Looking at this site analysis diagram, there are several things to take into consideration in relation to the chosen rooftop. The building is located close to Birmingham City University, City Center, and the Canals, which were all part of the client's requirements. However, the site is also located to both train tracks, where trains pass by everyday, as well as the High Speed 2 Train Development site. This means there will constantly be a lot of noise and traffic close to the rooftop. Especially while the HS2 is under construction.
Therefore, things such as soundproof windows, and very well insulated walls and a thick structure, will need to be implemented in order to block out this noise that may otherwise be distracting.
Therefore, things such as soundproof windows, and very well insulated walls and a thick structure, will need to be implemented in order to block out this noise that may otherwise be distracting.
Site Analysis Building Context- closeup
Site Analysis- Movement trains/vehicles/pedestrians
This was my first try using Adobe Illustrator. I used it to show the different types of movement there is around my building. Although this shows the movement, it is quite difficult to see the specific rooftop I have chosen for my hideout, and therefore I don't think I will be using this plan.
This was my first try using Adobe Illustrator. I used it to show the different types of movement there is around my building. Although this shows the movement, it is quite difficult to see the specific rooftop I have chosen for my hideout, and therefore I don't think I will be using this plan.
Google Earth images of chosen building/rooftop
Left side of building:
Height: 13m Width: 5m Length: 9.5m |
Middle of building:
Height: 16.5m Length: 9.5m |
Right side of building:
Height: 13m Width: 35m Length: 9.5m |
This is the map we were initially presented with as part of the brief for Project 1. It shows the area of Digbeth, located in Birmingham, where we are to choose a rooftop to design a hideout on.