Nathan Woods
P04 The Big Draw
The process of generating three building iterations by borrowing aspects of architectural precedents to influence and develop a design strategy
Iteration 01
StrengthWeaknessOpportunityThreat Analysis
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Ground Floor Plan
Improves connectivity with canal walkway
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Maintains custodian and service routes behind the stores and the Essoldo
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Ground level structural arrangement of columns aren't logical for the car park's layout
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More room for social space and ease of circulation made by the widened canal walkway
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Car park poses as a hub for unwanted activities during the night if not adequately secure
The Essoldo Theatre
Edge Ln
Bridgewater Canal
First Floor Plan
Patio seating area parallel to the canal offers unique views
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The main entry point from Edge Lane into the first floor is slightly too narrow for high capacities
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Zoning of the programme into distinct dining and theatre spaces allows for cordoning and adaptability in terms of how semi-private areas can be accessed and controlled
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Building height may overcast and overlook the canal
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The Essoldo Theatre
Edge Ln
Bridgewater Canal
Section parallel to the canal
Public Vs. Private
Semi-public (conditional)
General Public
Private (Staff only)
Site boundary can be closed during the night
Programme
Theatre
Dining area
Bar
Canal walkway
Circulation
Toilets
Parking spaces
Foyer/ Reception
Green space
Patio
Precedents
Rehabilitation_VL173 (2016), Cra-de
Restaurant/Bar
Bucharest, Romania
Urban Elevator and Pedestrian Bridge (2016), VAUMM
Circulation
Gipuzkoa, Spain
Stramash (1858), Patrick Wilson
Restaurant, bar and live music venue
Edinburgh,Scotland