DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

PRECEDENT

Magasin Du Nord :

A project by Bjarke Ingels in Copenhagen. Located on top of Magasin Du Nord, a department store in the heart of city, the square is an oasis that combine the benefits of space, air, and unprecedented views with a highly program including outdoor cinema, drop-off for cars and taxis, cycle routes, cafes, and stages.

The sequence of space is orchestrated as a cascade of squares that run down the building all the way onto the sidewalks and neighboring squares.

Casa Tolo:

Instead of fighting with natural environment, the architect uses the slope as the buildings main feature. This unique circulation of the home begins at the top of the hill, and slowly show off its beauty as you go down the outdoor staircase.

ZONING

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SPATIAL DIAGRAM

Illustrating the future spatial development of my design

KEY DEVELOPMENT

Howard Smith Wharves has defining physical and cultural identity; adjacent to Story Bridge, cliff to the rear, historical building, and potential view along the river. From my research, many felt the area should remain peaceful and emphasis on public open space. They oppose the commercial and/or residential development that would cover the area and not complement quiet public enjoyment. Given the situation, I would like to create a gateway that would redefine its identity, a new piece of public domain that activate the site with respect to its historical significance. 

Key Development Principles:

-       *   Provide public access to waterfront

-       *   Mixed use of entertainment, residential, retail, gallery, restaurant/bar, park, and ferry terminal to      

            maximize site activities

-       *   Historic building to be internally restructured to facilitate development, to underwrite the creation of 

            new public domain and to contribute to the vitality and activity of the site.       

*       *   Building to be positioned frontage to the river to frame the expansive views along two reaches of the 

             river.

 -      *   3 until 4 storey development

-       *   Parking area located on basement

-       *   Due to the lack of vertical connection to the cliff top, new pedestrian link will be publicly accessible 

            from The Valley.       

        *   Integrate pedestrian and cycle sequence through the site with the riverside network.

-       *   Provide more ‘static use’ to the site

-       *   Provide a new ferry terminal to contribute to the development opportunities.

SITE ANALYSIS

Zoning

Contour, View, and Noise Analysis

Fluid and Static Use

Pedestrian and Vehicular Access

Hard Surface

Soft Surface