DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT


Various elements of the design have been explored. The minimal requirements of the space, possible uses and spatial allocations as well as a potential position within the site have been investigated. 

Diagram showing key spaces and spatial allocations. 

The above diagram illustrates the key spaces required for the cooking school and food stall to operate effectively. Key factors within these spaces include some sort of lock up area that can be closed at night or when the node is not being used, to secure mechanical equipment. Some sort of shading device to shelter the students from the elements as well as a counter top to teach from and one from which food can be ordered and sold. 

Diagram showing a potential layout of the node. 

One possible solution is to separate the two functions of the node, by a central, cooking station which can be secured and closed. the teaching portion of the node could ideally, back up onto a small hill, or a sloped embankment within the parkland and use this as extra space from which the instructor could be viewed. If deciduous trees are planted here and this space is on the north of the node, it will provide an effective relief from the sun in summer and an effective warming effect in winter months. The other side of the node will be more of a food stall and contain only a small counter top from which food can be ordered at one end and sold at another. 

Diagram showing possible locations of the node. 

The above diagram shows two potential locations for the node within the site. The first location is under the story bridge and would provide the node with a great opportunity to communicate with the existing buildings on the site in an architectural manner. The second position is located further in the site and allows for a better integration of the node into the parkland. It also allows for a more eye catching design that would be visible from a long way away. 

AESTHETICS.

This has been a particularly challenging part of the design process. Many different styles have been investigated  but none seem to fit the site or the activity well enough. 

Replicating a ramshackle food cart, my have some merit to it, and would allow for the use of recycled materials such as driftwood and shipping containers, both of which are relevant to the Wharves.