This seating is known as 'peel up' seating. These were modeled in 3ds max. The shape and material was influenced from the Highline in New York.
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3ds Max - Seating
This seating is known as 'peel up' seating. These were modeled in 3ds max. The shape and material was influenced from the Highline in New York.
Arups
Two Landscape architects from Arups came and gave an in depth talk into some of the work they do and the processes and outcomes from the minute details, to the grand scale. Arups is a multidiscipinary practice and it was nice to see what projects a practice like this can take on and the designs they can develop.
Potters Fields Park
Potters Fields Park
Potters field park was extensively landscaped in 2007. It is very much adjacent to "More London". The park is busy and thriving, throughout the year, mainly due to its central location, and atmosphere. It is a calming portion of the Thames and one of the remaining few green spaces along the riverside. In comparison more London, it is more inviting and comfortable, due to its smooth green tones and seating to view the busy activity of people, boats and sky!
Kings Cross Skips
An area in Kings Cross is sealed of, and is home to a series of skips, which within them are blooming wildlife. They are known as "Kings Cross Skip Garden". This practical use of skips is amazing and somehow simple.
As the area was sealed off, I assume there will be a grand opening of the skip garden. As such I was unable to identify the types of species being grown in the skips
More London, London Walk
More London
More london spans over 13 acres. It comprised mainly of office buildings, and is home to city hall.
Fosters and Partners designed the Landscape. The site seems cold and unfriendly. There are nice curves and prominent features, which respnd to the architecture of the site. However its response to the users and language of the site is not as elequent.
Grey, grey, grey!
The fountain area was designed by Townshend Landscape architects and has a strong user population.
V & A Gargoyles and Shadows: Gothic Architecture and 19th-Century Photography
This exhibition was exploring historic gothic architecture. The main leaders of the movemnt and the most influential architecture and photography. This era led to a crase in the photography of buildings.
Green roofs
This amazing article outlines how to create a green roof on your shed. Quite amazing!
Its part of a wild London initiative, aiming to create nature reserves everywhere. Its obvious that gardens are becoming more and more vital to wildlife and people. They cool buildings, soak up water, and importantly absorb carbon. Its about time all this fuss happened.
TIME OF YEAR: MARCH-SEPTEMBER
WILDLIFE-FRIENDLY: Living roofs increase the planting area
in your garden and provide extra wildlife habitat.
CLIMATE-FRIENDLY: Living roofs absorb rainwater and can
help to stabilise the temperature of a building.
WHERE TO BUY MATERIALS: A good independent garden
centre (try to shop locally where possible).
Before you start
Is your roof strong enough? You may need to strengthen it
with timber braces. If in doubt, get professional advice. Also check
that your roof is waterproof.
Preparing your living roof
1. Make a wooden frame to fit over your shed roof. It needs to be
20-30cm deep to take liners, soil and plants. Ensure there is a
gap between the edge of the frame and the shed roof to allow
free drainage of water.
2. Line the frame with a water-proof sheet, such as a butyl pond liner.
3. On top of the sheet, add a moisture-blanket made from woolly
fleece, old towels or blankets.
4. Finish with a filter sheet (like sheets used under patios to keep
weeds out). This holds fine soils but allows water to pass
through.
5. For large or sloping roofs, add batons across the frame to hold
the liners in place.
6. Add a 4cm layer of expanded clay granules on top of the liners.
This is a lightweight substrate in which your plants will grow.
7. Finish with a 4cm layer of top soil (70%) and sand (30%).
Planting your living roof
Leave it to nature You can let plants colonise your roof from
seeds blown by wind or dropped by wildlife.
Sedums and stonecrops These plants are very drought resistant
and their flowers often attract bees, butterflies and other insects.
Grasses and wildflowers Plants of a species-rich grassland
provide nectar for insects, seeds for birds and stalks for insects to
shelter in winter. You’ll need a well-draining low-fertility soil. Sow
seeds or plant small plugs and water until established.
Extra features Consider adding shingle, crushed shell, sand and
/ or gravel areas to benefit insects, such as solitary bees and wasps.
Here's the link http://www.wildlondon.org.uk/Addagreenrooftoyourshed/tabid/419/language/en-US/Default.aspx
Its part of a wild London initiative, aiming to create nature reserves everywhere. Its obvious that gardens are becoming more and more vital to wildlife and people. They cool buildings, soak up water, and importantly absorb carbon. Its about time all this fuss happened.
TIME OF YEAR: MARCH-SEPTEMBER
WILDLIFE-FRIENDLY: Living roofs increase the planting area
in your garden and provide extra wildlife habitat.
CLIMATE-FRIENDLY: Living roofs absorb rainwater and can
help to stabilise the temperature of a building.
WHERE TO BUY MATERIALS: A good independent garden
centre (try to shop locally where possible).
Before you start
Is your roof strong enough? You may need to strengthen it
with timber braces. If in doubt, get professional advice. Also check
that your roof is waterproof.
Preparing your living roof
1. Make a wooden frame to fit over your shed roof. It needs to be
20-30cm deep to take liners, soil and plants. Ensure there is a
gap between the edge of the frame and the shed roof to allow
free drainage of water.
2. Line the frame with a water-proof sheet, such as a butyl pond liner.
3. On top of the sheet, add a moisture-blanket made from woolly
fleece, old towels or blankets.
4. Finish with a filter sheet (like sheets used under patios to keep
weeds out). This holds fine soils but allows water to pass
through.
5. For large or sloping roofs, add batons across the frame to hold
the liners in place.
6. Add a 4cm layer of expanded clay granules on top of the liners.
This is a lightweight substrate in which your plants will grow.
7. Finish with a 4cm layer of top soil (70%) and sand (30%).
Planting your living roof
Leave it to nature You can let plants colonise your roof from
seeds blown by wind or dropped by wildlife.
Sedums and stonecrops These plants are very drought resistant
and their flowers often attract bees, butterflies and other insects.
Grasses and wildflowers Plants of a species-rich grassland
provide nectar for insects, seeds for birds and stalks for insects to
shelter in winter. You’ll need a well-draining low-fertility soil. Sow
seeds or plant small plugs and water until established.
Extra features Consider adding shingle, crushed shell, sand and
/ or gravel areas to benefit insects, such as solitary bees and wasps.
Here's the link http://www.wildlondon.org.uk/Addagreenrooftoyourshed/tabid/419/language/en-US/Default.aspx
London Green Grid
http://legacy.london.gov.uk/mayor/auu/docs/elgg-primer.pdf
The green grid has been introduced by the Mayor of London to provide residents and workers functional outdoor space. Which in turn is anticipated to boost quality of life.The grand scheme will see a network of linked spaces, which are multifunctional and high quality, which in turn will link with public transport nodes, and other major residential and employment areas. This plan will include renovating existing public spaces but also creating new ones.
This work has been running for some time, but has seen change as the project has moved to the whole of London, instead of east London.
Russell Sqaure
Russell Square is located in Bloomsbury.The main attraction on the site seems to be the flush fountain. On a trip there crowds of people were attracted to its light, sound and movement, especially at night.
Strong Fountain Attraction
Drainage grill, which will be collected and re-pumped
Structure which promotes the curved growth of trees, to create a curved avenue with tree canopies.
Strong Fountain Attraction
Drainage grill, which will be collected and re-pumped
Structure which promotes the curved growth of trees, to create a curved avenue with tree canopies.
Voskresenskoe Masterplan
- 1200ha development area in south Moscow.
- Masterplanning, urban design, transport planning, highways and utilities strategy.
- Creation of a new sustainable settlement comprising residential, retail, commercial and leisure
Designed by ARUPS.
Seoul Cheonggyecheon Stream regeneration
www.globalrestorationnetwork.org/.../270_restoring-cheonggyecheon-stream-in-the-downtown-seoul.pdf
Calthorpe Project
Calthorpe park is a community run garden. It is in Kings Cross. It is 1.2 acres and is solely for the locals. It has quiet areas, water features , seating, flower beds, glasshouses, a swamp, a meeting area and a small restaurant. Most of it is funded by the borough of Camden. It seems to have declined in recent years as there are repairs needed around the site. however this doesn't stop local children treating it as there own. When I visited the site they were preparing to do some extensive planting throughout the site.
Brick in poor condition
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