Iteration 3
Explanation
Toilet
Food stalls
Dining area
Stairs and lift
Pottery zones
Plantation
Existing buildings
Arches' columns
Here is the courtyard with the stairs around it. It gives a very interesting experience when they walk to the first floor.
On Dorset Street, there will be arched tunnels to attract people to enter when they pass by.
The arched tunnels in this area also attracts people from the Kingsway highway.
The bottom part of the public hall is linked to the pottery centre.
Ground Floor
The ground is more of a public space and there is a courtyard in the middle with garden in it. There is two entrance into the building. One from Cyprus Street and the other one from Dorset Street.
First Floor
This floor has more space due to the extensions to the streets. Also, the building is linked to the Public Hall where the back part of the hall's interior is used.
This area will be used as a gardening space for volunteers to plants fruits and vegetables.
On the other hand, this part is used for pottery areas where all the workshops, studios and exhibition are located. Maybe it could link to the shops.
The opening here allows light to shine at the garden on the ground floor.
This part of hall is connected used by the pottery centre.
On Cyprus Street, there will be a few arch tunnels which can support the spaces above. Also, the arches attracts people to come because of the interesting entrace.
The roof top here are the spaces for pottery studios and workshops.
The space below the arches are the dining area. It gives a very nice atmosphere for people to enjoy their meals.due to the ceiling and arches.
Analysis
Strengths
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The pitched roof of the building fits the context of Stretford.
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The arches gives a more crafty and traditional atmosphere which can inspire the people who visit here.
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There is more linkage between Stretford Hall and the pottery centre because of the continuation of style of the hall's interior.
Weaknesses
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The arches can create shade which can generates some crime.
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The arrangement of the building can be messy due to the cluster organizations.
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The arched tunnel can disrupt the flow of the street and block the residences' views.
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Precedents
