> Symmetry within this iteration satisfies the site boundaries and the orientation of the context.
> Splitting the residential blocks into parts create better circulations on the ground floor and quicker route to each apartment.
> Courtyarding can create a safe and welcoming environment for residentials feeling insecure.
> Wozoco type balconies create more confidential spaces to satisfy personal insecurities for both library and residential.
> Narrow and alleyway type spaces on the ground floor inbetween resi blocks can create dark and undesirable pathways.
> Communal garden overlooking Bonsall street can create a rather boring atmosphere if it's another flat platform.
> Opportunity for a multifunctional space to occupy the large designated library surface area.
> Geometry of this iteration will provide a more flexible use for different ranges of designs.
> "No final decisions have been taken about the future of Hulme Library" - Neil Maclnnes, Head of libraries at the council.
> The residential blocks can densely populate the birley campus.
Iteration No.1
Iteration No.2
> Symmetry within this iteration satisfies the site boundaries and the orientation of the context.
> Smaller scaled modular dwellings line up with residential blocks forming a grid.
> A larger communal garden provides and enriches a greener lifestyle.
> Narrow and alleyway type spaces on the ground floor inbetween resi blocks can create dark and undesirable pathways.
> Too linear and boring; uninviting to its surrounding buildings.
> Opportunity for a multifunctional space to occupy the large designated library surface area.
> Larger garden area will allow for more outdoor activities and landscaping.
> The large communal garden may face great difficulties in the making and maintaining.
> Large garden may also intefere and distract from 'Hulme's community garden centre' and therefore create controversial issues.
Iteration No.3
Iteration No.4
Iteration No.5
> On a larger scale, the site obtains high dense residentials on the east of the site, therefore I appropriately conveyed this into this design.
> Resi and Library intersect with the communal garden for a richer connection point, merging both programmes as one building.
> A larger communal garden provides and enriches a greener lifestyle.
> The large communal garden may face great difficulties in the making and maintaining.
> Large garden may also intefere and distract from 'Hulme's community garden centre' and therefore create controversial issues.
> Possible front porch parking for the residential blocks
> Larger garden area will allow for more outdoor activities and landscaping.
> Too much landfill site is left as part of landscaping and therefore space is not used wisely.
> East side of library has a pointless form within its context, making the overal building look imbalanced.
> Orientation of resi blocks will not allow sufficient daylight to reach all apartments when it is multi storeyd.
> Too much landfill site is left as part of landscaping and may continue being used for parking if not thought through.
> Possible front porch parking for the residential blocks
> Space between building and setback line allows mozocco type cantilevers and flexible transformation form the building.
> With most spaces over weighing the east side of the ribbon, the garden can now afford to have a larger surface area on the left, taking advantage of the view around it.
> Too much landfill site is left as part of landscaping.
> Communal garden overlooking Bonsall street can create a rather boring atmosphere if it's another flat platform.
> Orientation of resi blocks will not allow sufficient daylight to reach all apartments when it is multi storeyd.
> On a larger scale, the site obtains high dense residentials on the east of the site, therefore I appropriately conveyed this into this design.
> asymmetrical arrangement of blocks surprisingly don't look imbalanced due to the context around it.
> Smaller Garden space will bring the people together in the social aspect of things.
> Larger surface area of both resi and library facades facing the open space and therefore receiving more daylight and view.
> Asymmetrical arrangement of blocks create an interesting circulation
> A more interesting circulation path through the garden using organic shapes reflecting nature.
> Resi and Library intersect with the communal garden for a richer connection point, merging both programmes as one building.
> Centralising the building plan on site provides uncertainty for the remaining site on either side
> Modular dwellings do not coordinate with this design iteration and will need further redevelopment.
> Possible front porch parking for the residential blocks on each side.
> Space between building and setback line allows mozocco type cantilevers and flexible transformation form the building.
> Using curves will allow the ribbon to freely follow it's desired direction using the space as its guide.
> Designing numerous parts to the residential blocks can increase costs of the construction and unsustainable in the long term.
DESIGN ITERATIONS:
Following up on The Big Draw and further research, I've made five iterations of strategic site moves and early building proposals that I personally felt were the most appropriate for the people, programme and place. Using the SWOT analysis, I can then further develop the project by eliminating aspects that weaken the design and combine aspects that strengthen it.
