"The more our world functions like the natural world, the more likely we are to
endure on this home that is ours, but not ours alone."
Janine Benyus

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

FURTHER SITE ANALYSIS - UNIQUENESS OF THE SITE


What is unique about the site?
  • The site offers a unique perspective of the bridge (the view of underneath the bridge and looking up at it) - no where else can you experience the bridge in this way. From this perspective, the bridge appears more overwhelming and large. It makes sense to take advantage of this unique experience and to enhance it.
  • Different angle - different perspective - different experience
  • Framing of views (under the bridge, through the bridge, over the bridge).
  • Opportunity to get up and close to the bridge.
  • Close proximity to bridge and cliff.
  • The position of the site on the river - at a bend - unique view of both directions of the river.
  • Vertical landscape of the cliffs combined with a horizontal landscape of the cliffs
The wharfs are at a bend in the river. The nature of this bend encloses the site and also gives a unique opportunity for a split view of both directions of the river.

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