Nathan Woods
The process of generating three building iterations by borrowing aspects of architectural precedents to influence and develop a design strategy
P04 The Big Draw
Iteration 02
StrengthWeaknessOpportunityThreat Analysis
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Ground Floor Plan
More inviting outdoor social space
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Primary functions separated by floor to reduce congestion in circulatory spaces
Awkward to access the main entrance
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Revived canal frontage will make the pathway seem more attractive, promoting occupation of the space
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The ground level greatly reduces the capacity of parking spaces
The Essoldo Theatre
Edge Ln
Bridgewater Canal
Public Vs. Private
Semi-public (conditional)
General Public
Private (Staff only)
Section parallel to the canal
Patio area will remain public access diurnally
Programme
Theatre
Dining area
Bar
Canal walkway
Circulation
Toilets
Parking spaces
Foyer/ Reception
Green space
Patio
connections can be made to he Essoldo Theatre
Precedents
Rehabilitation_VL173 (2016), Cra-de
Restaurant/Bar
Bucharest, Romania
Chicago Riverwalk (2015), Ross Barney Architects
circulation
Chicago, USA