18 SITE SURVEYS The condition of any site will need to be recorded in a survey.A survey 1.Site surveys can be described as a record of something already in existence,and can A series of sketch urban studies of the be produced either in the form of a physical map or model,or a measured town of Havant,UK,to illustrate the drawing that explains where doors,windows or boundaries exist,as well different types of spaces. as specific information such as relative heights of surrounding buildings, 2.Massing model elevation details or heights of ground level across a site. A physical massing model of Istanbul indicating the density of the city. Detailed site analysis will measure physical aspects of the site.A site survey will provide dimensions of its width and depth and indicate any adjacent 3.,4.5.Combination images 6uoeld building at the levels of plan,elevation and section(see page 106)to create These combination images use a digital aerial view and CAD model of a townscape. an accurate record of what currently exists.This is an essential part of the design process. Site surveys can also record different 'levels'.A level site survey shows the variations of contours and inclines and these may also be used to suggest ways in which to develop the design concept
Job No: CD0412-3 / Sammi 2nd Proof Title: Fund Architecture 2nd Edition (AVA) 76451_CTP_001-045GK_2Mar_.indd 18 Text 4/4/12 5:56 PM Black 1 2 18 SITE SURVEYS The condition of any site will need to be recorded in a survey. A survey can be described as a record of something already in existence, and can be produced either in the form of a physical map or model, or a measured drawing that explains where doors, windows or boundaries exist, as well as specific information such as relative heights of surrounding buildings, elevation details or heights of ground level across a site. Detailed site analysis will measure physical aspects of the site. A site survey will provide dimensions of its width and depth and indicate any adjacent building at the levels of plan, elevation and section (see page 106) to create an accurate record of what currently exists. This is an essential part of the design process. Site surveys can also record different ‘levels’. A level site survey shows the variations of contours and inclines and these may also be used to suggest ways in which to develop the design concept. 1. Site surveys A series of sketch urban studies of the town of Havant, UK, to illustrate the different types of spaces. 2. Massing model A physical massing model of Istanbul indicating the density of the city. 3., 4. & 5. Combination images These combination images use a digital aerial view and CAD model of a townscape. Placing Architecture Job No: CD0412-3 / Sammi 2nd Proof Title: Fund Architecture 2nd Edition (AVA) 76451_CTP_001-045GK_2Mar_.indd 18 4/4/12 5:56 PM
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Place and space When does a space become a place?A space is physical,it has dimensions,it is located somewhere, it experiences change through time and it inhabits memory.A place is somewhere that activities,events and occasions happen.A building can be a place or a series of places.Equally,a city can be made up of many important spaces as well as being a place itself. A place has memory and some sense of identity. 20 THE MEMORY OF PLACE The concept of memory of place is based on the premise that impressive places are strongly remembered;they have significant characteristics, Carlo Scarpa 1906-1978 sounds,textures,events that make them memorable.For architects, An Italian architect,Carlo Scarpa understanding the sense of place is particularly important when approached historic sites by placing responding to,for example,a historic site or a building in a conservation his own contemporary architecture area.There will be aspects of the history and the memory of the site that within an existing environment.He did need to be reinforced. this with great care and deliberation, using a range of forms and materials Designing architecture and cities as places requires an understanding of that are clearly identifiable from the events that may take place,as well as the events that have already the existing building.yet still occurred.There is a need for imagined buildings or spaces that can be complementary.Scarpa carefully considered as arenas for these events to occur. studied his site and respected important aspects of route, movement,view and reinforced 1.Castelvecchio,Verona,Italy these ideas with his own designs.In Restoration by Carlo Scarpa 1954-1967 Castelvecchio (old castle)is a historic Italian castle and Scarpa's restoration transformed this way,he respected and explored it into a relevant,contemporary piece of architecture.It can still be read as a castle,but also aspects of the memory of the site. as a contemporary sculpture garden and museum. 2.La Villette Matrix from Event-Cities2(MIT Press,2001) Bernard Tschumi In his book,Event-Cities 2,Bernard Tschumi explores the possibility of a city as a series of potential places for events(such as living,performing,buying or selling)to occur.These maps suggest the physical location of these events
Job No: D0312-18 / YEE PEI 1st Proof Title: Fund Architecture 2nd Edition (AVA) 76451_CTP_001-045GK_2Mar_.indd 20 Text 3/13/12 6:17 PM Black Carlo Scarpa 1906–1978 An Italian architect, Carlo Scarpa approached historic sites by placing his own contemporary architecture within an existing environment. He did this with great care and deliberation, using a range of forms and materials that are clearly identifiable from the existing building, yet still complementary. Scarpa carefully studied his site and respected important aspects of route, movement, view and reinforced these ideas with his own designs. In this way, he respected and explored aspects of the memory of the site. 1. Castelvecchio, Verona, Italy Restoration by Carlo Scarpa 1954–1967 Castelvecchio (old castle) is a historic Italian castle and Scarpa’s restoration transformed it into a relevant, contemporary piece of architecture. It can still be read as a castle, but also as a contemporary sculpture garden and museum. 2. La Villette Matrix from Event-Cities 2 (MIT Press, 2001) Bernard Tschumi In his book, Event-Cities 2, Bernard Tschumi explores the possibility of a city as a series of potential places for events (such as living, performing, buying or selling) to occur. These maps suggest the physical location of these events. THE MEMORY OF PLACE The concept of memory of place is based on the premise that impressive places are strongly remembered; they have significant characteristics, sounds, textures, events that make them memorable. For architects, understanding the sense of place is particularly important when responding to, for example, a historic site or a building in a conservation area. There will be aspects of the history and the memory of the site that need to be reinforced. Designing architecture and cities as places requires an understanding of the events that may take place, as well as the events that have already occurred. There is a need for imagined buildings or spaces that can be considered as arenas for these events to occur. Place and space When does a space become a place? A space is physical, it has dimensions, it is located somewhere, it experiences change through time and it inhabits memory. A place is somewhere that activities, events and occasions happen. A building can be a place or a series of places. Equally, a city can be made up of many important spaces as well as being a place itself. A place has memory and some sense of identity. Placing Architecture 20 Job No: D0312-18 / YEE PEI 1st Proof Title: Fund Architecture 2nd Edition (AVA) 76451_CTP_001-045GK_2Mar_.indd 20 3/13/12 6:17 PM
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sensory fun playful City context The city is an environment in which much of our new architecture is placed.It is a context for living and working in contemporary society.The city provides precedent for architecture and an environment to interact with and enrich. healthy 22 A CREATION Cities are places for events to occur and for life to unfold,they are constructs created by and engaged with thousands of people.Cities are imagined and depicted by many innovators,architects,politicians,artists,authors and designers. There are many imagined views of the city.Many of these ideas represent a utopia of what a city could be and how we might live our lives.Realization of these ideals has been seen,to a certain degree,in Seaside in the US,Milton Keynes in the UK and Chandigarh in India.These new cities were first imagined and then created as new and complete concepts for living. Their design was not restricted by issues of historical infrastructure or a limited palette of available materials, instead there was an architectural opportunity to start afresh and build a new future
Job No: D0312-18 / YEE PEI 1st Proof Title: Fund Architecture 2nd Edition (AVA) 76451_CTP_001-045GK_2Mar_.indd 22 Text 3/13/12 4:46 PM Black playful healthy fun sensory 1 City context The city is an environment in which much of our new architecture is placed. It is a context for living and working in contemporary society. The city provides precedent for architecture and an environment to interact with and enrich. 2 A CREATION Cities are places for events to occur and for life to unfold, they are constructs created by and engaged with thousands of people. Cities are imagined and depicted by many innovators, architects, politicians, artists, authors and designers. There are many imagined views of the city. Many of these ideas represent a utopia of what a city could be and how we might live our lives. Realization of these ideals has been seen, to a certain degree, in Seaside in the US, Milton Keynes in the UK and Chandigarh in India. These new cities were first imagined and then created as new and complete concepts for living. Their design was not restricted by issues of historical infrastructure or a limited palette of available materials, instead there was an architectural opportunity to start afresh and build a new future. Placing Architecture 22 Job No: D0312-18 / YEE PEI 1st Proof Title: Fund Architecture 2nd Edition (AVA) 76451_CTP_001-045GK_2Mar_.indd 22 3/13/12 4:46 PM