Location and Influences The scheme is organised through the Bagua map, a traditional Chinese spatial framework, aligning the programme zones with cardinal directions to harmonise architecture and landscape. Facade rhythms and materials reference...
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Location and Influences The scheme is organised through the Bagua map, a traditional Chinese spatial framework, aligning the programme zones with cardinal directions to harmonise architecture and landscape. Facade rhythms and materials reference neighbouring Blackfriars, embedding cultural symbolism and contextual s e n s i t i v i t y. Site Strategy Highlights: - Increased vegetaƟon to boost biodiversity, - Hedgerows replace metal fencing for soŌer, natural boundaries. - Permeable paving enhances drainage and sustainability. - Street lighƟng added for safety and accessibility. - Design Materiality connects visually with Blackfriars restaurant N Site plan 1:500 Career Key moments of site Helpful Knowledge people W CreaƟvity Health E Bagua map: A Taoist tool aligning elements and life ConnecƟon Prosperity choices to cardinal direcƟons. Used here to inform Fame the spaƟal arrangement and formaƟon of thecourt- yard. Chinatown Blackfriar’s stonework Site patterns S 10
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