landscape interacting with building edge at ground level
ground level
level 1 and 2
looking further, integration of landscape, footpath, building edge and bike lanes
landscaping between bike lanes as buffer
footpath winding through landscape and creating enclosure and buffer through garden walls integrating seating as a place to stop and take in the view
looking from one green space to another
creating walls as enclosures around green spaces
garden walls as enclosures
incorporating building footprint into ladscape
creating enclosures and green spaces with building
how many blocks apart should the bus stop be?
looking at ramps to ride up through and into the building
ramp cutting through building creating atrium to allow as much light in as possible
creating green spaces and public squares
stair seats, an elevated position for people to take in the view, people watch and observe
bike parking minimum distances apart from the Neuferts book
looking at how building interacts with surrounding buildings at upper levels, where openings are and what materials are used and where
core placement on Western side of building to block undesired sun entry
looking at the integration of sub-culture areas within the inner city to make a homogenous city into a heterogenous one with differing cultures and beliefs and ways of life
early massing model of building
back entrance for residents, smaller scale entry, low ceiling for more private feel
North Eastern Perspective with context
front perspective incorporating seating to create a street interaction with the Port Office hotel next door
private entrance end of building with smaller scale cafes
South Western perspective, core placement on Western side
North Western perspective, will apply shading to this facade
i then redid this model in revit for a more accurate look at internal views and how the building connected with the ground
here are some camera views...
internal views
cafe at public end of building
Entrances
Public and private. Building accommodates for residential, public and office space, requires different entrances for each function. Entrance of public building should be visible from 100 metres away and easy for pedestrian to find so as to not confuse or intimidate them. Residential entrance more intimate and smaller scale, achieved with low ceiling where as public & office entry at other end of building has to make a grand gesture with a larger scale entrance. Public entrace located at busier end of street which opens up welcoming all public to utilise its lower space. Through the use of natural materials like stone for seating and planting throughout all spaces takes the ‘city’ feeling away. Connection of inside to out through use of materials and a consideration of scale. Important to consider transition from outdoor space to indoor space through different elements such as change of materials, change of light and sound,direction, change of surface or through an enclosure or view.
Entrances
Public and private. Building accommodates for residential, public and office space, requires different entrances for each function. Entrance of public building should be visible from 100 metres away and easy for pedestrian to find so as to not confuse or intimidate them. Residential entrance more intimate and smaller scale, achieved with low ceiling where as public & office entry at other end of building has to make a grand gesture with a larger scale entrance. Public entrace located at busier end of street which opens up welcoming all public to utilise its lower space. Through the use of natural materials like stone for seating and planting throughout all spaces takes the ‘city’ feeling away. Connection of inside to out through use of materials and a consideration of scale. Important to consider transition from outdoor space to indoor space through different elements such as change of materials, change of light and sound,direction, change of surface or through an enclosure or view.
large-scale public entrance to building
public space on ground level and public stairs up to office level as well as elevator and fire stairs
smaller-scale private entrance
Office Space
2 levels of office space, approximately 900 square metres for each level with lift, stair and bike tunnel access to first level and lift and stair to second. Naturally ventilated breakout spaces at either end of office floors incorporating seating and planting and eating spaces. Open workstation environment.
Office Space
2 levels of office space, approximately 900 square metres for each level with lift, stair and bike tunnel access to first level and lift and stair to second. Naturally ventilated breakout spaces at either end of office floors incorporating seating and planting and eating spaces. Open workstation environment.
interior view of office on level 1 with riding tube emerging through floor and out of window
Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design
As Jane Jacobs so famously quoted: “The sidewalk must have users on it fairly continuously, both to add to the number of effective eyes on the street and to induce the people in buildings along the street to watch the sidewalks in sufficient numbers. Nobody enjoys sitting on a stoop or looking out a window at an empty street. Almost nobody does such a thing. Large numbers of people entertain themselves, off and on, by watching street activity.” ― Jane Jacobs, The Death and Life of Great American Cities. All stairwells exposed to street with glass which also allows natural light into building. Street lighting incorporated into all outdoor spaces for both cyclists and pedestrians
Environmental Design
As Jane Jacobs so famously quoted: “The sidewalk must have users on it fairly continuously, both to add to the number of effective eyes on the street and to induce the people in buildings along the street to watch the sidewalks in sufficient numbers. Nobody enjoys sitting on a stoop or looking out a window at an empty street. Almost nobody does such a thing. Large numbers of people entertain themselves, off and on, by watching street activity.” ― Jane Jacobs, The Death and Life of Great American Cities. All stairwells exposed to street with glass which also allows natural light into building. Street lighting incorporated into all outdoor spaces for both cyclists and pedestrians
Public and Private
Where public and private space meet, there is public green space. Relationship important and there needs to be gradient of settings which have different degrees of intimacy. At residential end of building, public space on ground level is more personal and private with small cafes and private sitting spots. Toward office entry, space opens up more with larger, busier café and ceiling height is much higher. Common path through middle of ground level public space which runs tangent to the common areas and is open to them in passing. This encourages people to stop for a moment to see what’s happening or just continue walking
Where public and private space meet, there is public green space. Relationship important and there needs to be gradient of settings which have different degrees of intimacy. At residential end of building, public space on ground level is more personal and private with small cafes and private sitting spots. Toward office entry, space opens up more with larger, busier café and ceiling height is much higher. Common path through middle of ground level public space which runs tangent to the common areas and is open to them in passing. This encourages people to stop for a moment to see what’s happening or just continue walking
larger-scale cafe at public entrance of building
Building Edge
Building edge should be alive and a place where people can enjoy themselves and is used frequently. This will provide lively edge which is part of social fabric. Edges of the building are crenelated with places that invite people to stop. Building edge weaves in and out wrapping around green spaces creating nooks and enclosures and a private place to sit. People don’t like to be exposed when sitting and don’t tend to sit in middle of an open space but instead up against a tree, or wall
Building edge should be alive and a place where people can enjoy themselves and is used frequently. This will provide lively edge which is part of social fabric. Edges of the building are crenelated with places that invite people to stop. Building edge weaves in and out wrapping around green spaces creating nooks and enclosures and a private place to sit. People don’t like to be exposed when sitting and don’t tend to sit in middle of an open space but instead up against a tree, or wall
some cafe seating elevated on balcony to create a view for occupants of passers-by and attributing to keeping 'eyes on the street'
Site Lines
Can see right through ground level of building encouraging positive and interactive attachment at ground level.
Site Lines
Can see right through ground level of building encouraging positive and interactive attachment at ground level.
site line right through ground level of building from one end to the other
Arcade
Public arcade runs along west side of building protecting lower levels from Western sun and also providing a human-scale, public thoroughfare through site. Arcades and promenades are like street theatres where people can socialise, people-watch, stroll and loiter. Points of interest along arcade like places for sitting, trees, benches and niches with an interest at both ends of arcade to continue movement up and down. Footpath cuts in and out of building to cafes and green spaces with park benches and stone plinths for sitting encouraging people to enter public space on ground level. Arcade ceilings need to be low and human scale in order to work.
Arcade
Public arcade runs along west side of building protecting lower levels from Western sun and also providing a human-scale, public thoroughfare through site. Arcades and promenades are like street theatres where people can socialise, people-watch, stroll and loiter. Points of interest along arcade like places for sitting, trees, benches and niches with an interest at both ends of arcade to continue movement up and down. Footpath cuts in and out of building to cafes and green spaces with park benches and stone plinths for sitting encouraging people to enter public space on ground level. Arcade ceilings need to be low and human scale in order to work.
Connection to Ground
High-rise living takes people away from the ground where all the action occurs leaving them alone in their apartments. At 4 to 6 stories high, one can still walk comfortably down to street level and from a window, still feel part of the street scene. 4-6 stories still allows for sufficient density and enables vibrancy within the city at all levels.
High-rise living takes people away from the ground where all the action occurs leaving them alone in their apartments. At 4 to 6 stories high, one can still walk comfortably down to street level and from a window, still feel part of the street scene. 4-6 stories still allows for sufficient density and enables vibrancy within the city at all levels.
smaller scale, residential entrance and residential bike tunnel
Street Café
Street café provides unique setting and place where people can sit and watch the world go by. Building opens up to Port Office’s café space to create shared space. Café spaces have openable screens which change the space depending on type of day and level of occupancy. This assists with control of light and ventilation as they are in outdoor spaces on ground level so will need protection from time to time
public cafe seating space shared with neighboring building, the Port Office Hotel for more action on the street
Outdoor Communal Herb Garden
Communal herb and veggie garden on first residential level. This common space uses compost from apartments for fertilizer and water from sinks and drains to irrigate soil. This is a place where one can stop on a quiet garden seat and put themselves back in touch with nature
communal outdoor herb and veggie garden for residents on level 4
Circulation
Internal stircases reduce the connection between upper stories and the life of the street to such an extent that they can do enormous social damage. Many forms of vertical circulation throughout building, riding through ‘bike tunnel’, elevator and stairs. Workers and residents encouraged to ride bike right through and up into building for convenience. Short term visitors to building to park bikes racks on ground level. Bike racks located approximately every 50 metres throughout city. Not easy for public to mistakingly ride into building, residents have to know which street to go to and workers enter at opposite end of building and ride right through. All residential vertical circulation separate from public and office.
entrance to residential bike tunnel
Bike Storage
2 separate bike storage pods, one for office space and one for residents of building. Exposed to street so as to encourage more people to ride bikes
Green Spaces
People need green spaces to go to and need to be close to them. Cant be more than 3 minutes away or they won’t get used. Green spaces scattered throughout city within 3 minutes of all major buildings. Public squares and green spaces
here are some early renders of the revit model
the bike pod can be seen as the brown pod sticking out from the building. i wanted the bike pod to look like it was floating out from the building. the idea is that pedestrians will see this pod which is where the office workers park their bikes once they have ridden up to level one and the pedestrians will be motivated to also ride a bike which will in turn promote healthy living and a greater sense of community
site plan of building, the building is located on edward street at the corner of margaret and edward between the office hotel and the stamford plaza
Street Café
Street café provides unique setting and place where people can sit and watch the world go by. Building opens up to Port Office’s café space to create shared space. Café spaces have openable screens which change the space depending on type of day and level of occupancy. This assists with control of light and ventilation as they are in outdoor spaces on ground level so will need protection from time to time
Communal herb and veggie garden on first residential level. This common space uses compost from apartments for fertilizer and water from sinks and drains to irrigate soil. This is a place where one can stop on a quiet garden seat and put themselves back in touch with nature
Circulation
Internal stircases reduce the connection between upper stories and the life of the street to such an extent that they can do enormous social damage. Many forms of vertical circulation throughout building, riding through ‘bike tunnel’, elevator and stairs. Workers and residents encouraged to ride bike right through and up into building for convenience. Short term visitors to building to park bikes racks on ground level. Bike racks located approximately every 50 metres throughout city. Not easy for public to mistakingly ride into building, residents have to know which street to go to and workers enter at opposite end of building and ride right through. All residential vertical circulation separate from public and office.
Bike Storage
2 separate bike storage pods, one for office space and one for residents of building. Exposed to street so as to encourage more people to ride bikes
Building Tectonics
Main building material concrete, used for thermal mass properties. Both residential core and office core sit on West side of building blocking Western sun where necessary. Adjustable shading devices applied to Western facade which control wanted and unwanted natural light and ‘smart glass’ also used. Residential core detached from building creating naturally ventilated atrium from North to South. Awnings over windows and openings on residential levels. Apartments face away from West and views of Brisbane River from balconies. Residential levels are one apartment deep to allow for maximum cross-ventilation and natural light. Void works to let light down to lower levels and encourages greater connection throughout building. Indoor trellis wall along residential circulation space to introduce greenery to upper levels. Building utilises chilled-beam cooling. Natural light to all sides of office floor plates through use of carefully placed openings. Surrounding buildings determined height of each function in this building. Apartments have no direct view obstruction from nearby buildings
Main building material concrete, used for thermal mass properties. Both residential core and office core sit on West side of building blocking Western sun where necessary. Adjustable shading devices applied to Western facade which control wanted and unwanted natural light and ‘smart glass’ also used. Residential core detached from building creating naturally ventilated atrium from North to South. Awnings over windows and openings on residential levels. Apartments face away from West and views of Brisbane River from balconies. Residential levels are one apartment deep to allow for maximum cross-ventilation and natural light. Void works to let light down to lower levels and encourages greater connection throughout building. Indoor trellis wall along residential circulation space to introduce greenery to upper levels. Building utilises chilled-beam cooling. Natural light to all sides of office floor plates through use of carefully placed openings. Surrounding buildings determined height of each function in this building. Apartments have no direct view obstruction from nearby buildings
Green Spaces
People need green spaces to go to and need to be close to them. Cant be more than 3 minutes away or they won’t get used. Green spaces scattered throughout city within 3 minutes of all major buildings. Public squares and green spaces
here are some early renders of the revit model
exploded axonometric of each level beginning at ground level
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