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I had meticulously crafted my comprehensive 1500 masterplan, which serves as a detailed blueprint showcasing all the areas of interest that I intend to develop. In order to streamline my approach, I have divided my mapping into two distinct sections. The first section focuses on the Thames riverfront, a vital area that offers both aesthetic beauty and ecological significance. The second section encompasses the central part of the site, where I aimed to create a harmonious ble

The scenes were first sketched out as this was the outcome I wanted from different abstract scenes, serving as a foundational step in the creative process. Each sketch was meticulously crafted to capture the essence of the ideas swirling in my mind, translating abstract concepts into visual representations. I aimed to explore a variety of themes and emotions, allowing the fluidity of abstraction to guide my hand. As I engaged in this initial phase, I found myself experimentin

I was able to produce some captivating scenes using Lumion, a powerful visualization software, to express my idea and the emotions that stem from the entire project. This allowed me to create a more wholesome connection not only towards the people involved but also towards the animals that share our environment. Through the use of Lumion's extensive library of materials, lighting effects, and realistic rendering capabilities, I was able to bring my vision to life in a way tha

At this point, I found it necessary to edit my storyboard significantly, taking into account a fictional character who had historical ties to the site prior to its regeneration. This character, whose background is intricately woven into the narrative, exhibited a profound sense of curiosity and confusion regarding the reasons behind the site's unavailability to the public. His desire to explore the area stems not only from a personal connection but also from a yearning to unc

Designing for a Changing Climate Climate change is no longer a distant concern for designers it's the brief. As a landscape architecture student, I've been working through what sustainable design actually means in practice: not as a marketing word, but as a discipline of decisions about materials, ecologies, and people. These are my reflections from a recent lecture, with the concepts pulled together and grounded in real sites I've been thinking about, including Baltic Wharf

Reed clump transfer is a technique used to establish or rehabilitate wetland vegetation by relocating sections of reed from one site to another instead of starting from seed or small plugs. There are a number of reasons as to why this technique is used. One reason is that it works quickly. A mature clump that already has developed roots and shoots means you can get an instant cover, bank stability and a working reedbed in the first season compared to seeds or plugs which take

Flood management in Galleons Reach Located across the site, near the London City Airport, there is a flood defence called the watergate that controls the amount of water that enters the river, but before this flood defence there is also the Thames flood gate that prevents higher volumes of water from flooding in zones 1-4. My land is designed to take large quantities of water. Creating this flood plane will serve as a buffer to protect the people located in zones 2-3 from any

Memorial Gardens are a tranquil space designed for honoring the people who have passed away. This space should be safe for people to visit and pay their tributes to. I wanted to use the rain gardens as a memorial for the lost lives of the women during WW1 and WW2 as they played a big part in the area during that period.

Beth Chatto is a respective and well known gardener that is famous for her Gravel Garden in Kent which she transformed from a car park and into an oasis of dry plants. I took a lot of inspiration from her work by creating an ensemble of different types of planting throughout the experience feel and natural reserve allowing people to experience different emotions as they meander through the site. Each zone and each corner, a place of uniquesness and originality. I've taken ins

Bats are very sensitive to light and noise pollution. Noise pollution can affect their foraging and navitagation as they rely heavily on their hearings. Areas where there are high noise pollution, bats tend to stay away from which means there is less foraging and hunting activity in these surrounding areas. Bats go through different roosting periods, where they stay in sheltered sites like trees and caves. The different types of roosting that takes place also depends on the s

This week I learned more about bridges and how I can integrate it into my site. The bridge deck is the functional part of the bridge where people can walk on. These are usually made by pouring concrete with steel reinforcement on top of beams. The design should focus on slip resistant surfaces and minimal maintenance, with lifespan ranging from 30 to 60+ years For any bridges over water, they must adhere to strict environmental, design and safety planning rules. The public sh

Tidal analysis I was doing a site analysis on the Thamesmead area as these are the areas that are important to my site

This week I focused on light statery. Light strategy is a very important part of.a project as it affects people, animals and other light sensitive species. Light is linked to the movement of bats residing around Galleons Reach as the majority of the site is completely dark. This makes it the best roosting area for bats and other nocturnal animals. Considering this, it is important to factor in the placement and type of lighting as we do not want to disturb their way of life a

This week I reflected on the development of my project as it initially had started with a lot of hurdles. I had the idea of letting it be a natural reverse because of the nice wind contours and beautiful land form. As I was doing my research, I found that there was a lot of history behind the place. During WW1 and WW2, the land was being used to manufacture ammunition, with women working in dangerous conditions to produce weapons and ammunition for the front line. Gallion's

Permeable paving not only looks modern but it also works well in highly water logged areas. This kind of paving is the best type of paving in places of high rain fall. Any type of permeable paving is great as it infiltrates the surface beneath which in turn reduces flooding. The different types of permeable pavings include: Permeable Block Paving: Blocks of concrete or clay that have gaps which allow water to drain into a stone sub-base. This is often used in residential dri

This week I researched riprap slope for flood protection. Riprap is designed to withstand the test of time, due to its hard waring properties, as the product is a quality granite rock which makes it highly resistant to water erosion. Riprap is a flood defence that helps with large bodies of water as well as being a mediator between rivers and tidal lagoons. Riprap is very flexible, it can be combined into many different shapes and sizes to meet the requirement of the location

This week I focused on a comprehensive evaluation of the existing vegetation present on the site, which included a detailed inventory of the various plant species and their current health status. I discussed the potential for rehousing some of these plants, as this process is crucial not only for the preservation of the flora but also for enhancing the overall aesthetic and ecological value of the area. During this assessment, I took into account the specific needs of each pl

I was preparing for the storyboard not knowing what direction to go in. I was thinking about what possible co-narrative would work with my main direction for my project as I needed to bridge the human interaction with the site. As stated before, the site is closed off from public interaction. This led to the idea of a young individual investigating this site. The overall feeling from this storyboard is that the site is completely blocked off. Something that is supposed to be

SuDS Strategy During my research on water movement, I have found SuDS strategy to be a useful subject and has helped me to understand how I can implement certain techniques into my memorial reserve. One that stood out to me was rain gardens. This is where it captures water from roof pipes, roads, and driveways, usually after heavy rain and is absorbed into the soil. This allows the water to be stored in a basin and slowly soaked up rather than overloading drains and causing f

During this week, I was finalising my masterplan as I needed to make tweeks here and there. I received feedback from the tutors who gave me some good advice on how I could improve. One point was to focus on understanding the sites history and character more, rather than focusing on bats as there may also be other aspects that I could be missing out on. We also talked about what inspired this project. I mentioned my inspiration came from a site visit when I saw bats flying aro