Basic First Floor Plan
The concept of my school is that of an oasis. I looked at constitution hill as well as one of Luisa Lambri's buildings and the Navarro Correas Winery at Arquitectos. All of which have been built "into a hill" so to speak. They are all contained within retaining walls and under earth.
I utilised this concept as i wanted the outside view to be of greenery (the oasis). a little piece of nature in the city. the hills within wich the buildings are contained will act too as a place for pupils to sit at lunch and can cater for a vegetable or herb garden for the facility of education or otherwise.
the access to the school will be through the hill itself (there will be an opening in the hill where the reception area is).
I like the new planning Natalie, perhaps consider integrating the hall better. The central courtyard could be very nice is left as clear as possible - this doesn't mean it isn't planned. Also, I would like to see plans of your library, 'the fourth urban edge' to the courtyard, and a model of the school component of the design... not just the hill. GT
ReplyDeletefor me the idea is green and what i see is red. this design needs sections. and include the context - how does the green wall make newtown a better world? also: the egg in the centre - how does it relate to the rest?
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