We went back to work on the waterloo project during the second semester. Each one of us selected a site of interest and designed it. I chose Webber Row Estate. It has 4 residential buildings and a courtyard in between that has been neglected and fenced off the street.
I did some research and analysis on the whole Waterloo district:
Design Development Process:
My initial concept was the following:
- Open access through the courtyard
- Restore the play areas
- Add plants to the site
- Unify planting to make it look as one theme
- Unify and restore paving accross Webber Row Street
- Add 2 gateways to the site that are open during the day and closed at night for residents security
- Add lights to the path to make it look contineous and connected to the street
- Allow pedestrian access through the site to the other side connecting it with the other residential block (Peaboy Square)
- Improve parking areas by diminuing the space used
- Remove bike lockers
My final concept then became:
- Open a curvy access through the courtyard
- Restore play areas
- Add decking with built in benches
- Add a maze for children
- Add benches to the site
- A huge tree to be planted at the end of the site to block the view
- No parking areas
- Unify and restore paving across the street
- Add lighting to the site to connect it to the street
- remove all bike lockers
- unify planting
- Add ground cover (Grass) to the site.
- seperate residential buildings from courtyard but having shrubs in between.
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Went on a tour to egypt during summer. I took some pics of the pyramids and other landscapes that are worth having a look at.
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The third article is about the lack of landscape architects in Thailand despite the good educational programs they provide as well as the professional organization and the governmental recognition they have got. Even though, they offer very exciting opportunities for landscape arhitects. Despite all that, when landscape architects graduate, they go to countries abroad to work or to continue their studies.
I admire this country and its landscape. I think the weather they have is a miracle and its the main reason for the beauty of their landscape. Here are some photographs of the beautiful colourful landscape projects and techniques.
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The second article is the brownfields, recycling in Israel article. A site called “Hiriya” was named after leaders while they’re still alive. Unfortunately, the site was to be a massive garbage dump. Particularly, It had been the most smelliest site and was a blot on the landscape for decades.
Recently, all leaders, the president, senior politicians and mayors agreed to change the name of this site to “Ariel Sharon Park”. They also built up a bridge made of the the recycling of the garbage on site. That was what interested me most.
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As I was flipping through Topos magazine, I found some interesting articles that I’d like to share with you. The first one is the Di Giacomo, a division of Colorado Hardscapes. The title says ” ANYTHING NATURE CAN DO WE CAN DO IT ON SITE” . Basically, they build rock formations all around the world. Initially, they take into consideration your budget, when and where you want them. Then, based on their studies and knowledge about rocks they design the illustrations and transform them into three dimensional models with careful planning. Afterwards, skilled artisans take control. They construct those rock formations as demanded. And finally the produce rocks that looks like nature rocks.
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I went on a jet tour all around the alps during easter.. Took some amazing pics of the mountains, snow and landscape. Its worth looking at.. Enjoy the slideshow 
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I have been to the Natural History Museum in London. One of the largest museums in London. It is home to life and earth science. It has 5 main collections which are Botany, Entomology, Mineralogy, Palaeontology and finally Zoology. Many of the collections have a great history as well as a scientific value. I liked the huge dinosaur skeleton at the main entrance. Also, the architecture of the massive building. Here is a slideshow of some of the photos i have taken during my tour.
The museum from the south west
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I really liked the design on the building. It is different than most of the buildings in England. It look modern and a bit like a mosque i guess.
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I also travelled to Abu Dhabi during my 3rd focus week.. Here are some images of the port I went to and some random ones that i have taken.
