Noise Level, Speed and Traffic Flow

Before formulating my design and urban strategies statement, I think it is good if I take a step back to analyze these site-specific condition of the area. Noise level, speed and traffic flow were mapped to help in the understanding and revealing other potentials and constraints of the site. The noise level mapping is speculative and not precise, but will be revised for better and consistent readings. Hopefully, these mappings would help in generating better design solutions for the proposal.

Graphic Techniques

Movements between isolated territories



Trajectories of rail infrastructure (Corner)



Overlays in white ink



Repetitive journeys mapped out (Situationists)



movements in plan and section (Maki)



topography and section overlaid (James Corner)






Spatial adjacencies revealed (CVA)

Representing urban changes

These are some examples of urban change mapped by David Bellasi, UEL unit E 2004-5. These studies and techniques may be useful for Aine and Artemis especially- to show the layers of change. These were taken from a 61 page group site research document the unit produced for a site in Old Street.

Conversations- for Zach

Zach- these are some diagrams of blogging conversations online. I know that they are fairly abstract but are there ways in which you could plot a conversation whilst people are walking and show the interaction and crossover on your map of Tower Hill? You could plot the real conversations on the map also...

Journey Mapping

This mapping study is trying to achieve a more specific subject matter, which is walking patterns that suggest types of activities around the site. This study also try to explore the permeable streetscapes that expose the myriads of the ordinary and sees opportunities for spaces to be entered unintentionally or intentionally, maneuvering and exploring the spatial and physical repertoire of the site.   

Okay......this is wierd but it's not putting all the info on the map. It's missing the text in the key at the bottom, as well the colours are all off, aaaaahhhhh so yah. I was looking for some feedback on what i could add to this, it feels like its missing something, possible some more text besides the text you can't see, highlighting the arrival and departure points more....sorry this is post isn't complete....i can't seem to figure out why the conversion from pdf to jpg isn't working. thanks zach.

Site Map Version 3.1

Not sure why this isn't loading properly, there is text along the bottom and the colours are totally different. I'll try to re post this.

Mapping Movement

Journey Mapping

This is the developed mapping from previous post.

Restoration Map

Victorian Map

Regency Map

Journey Mapping

These mapping drawings describe important elements found along the journey, and are described through layers of categories; land use, lot boundaries and functions, built forms and voids. I try to focus on these categories only and will add on other important notations from my research. Hope these drawings are okay.  

Fushimi Inari Taisha Map- For Zach, Joe and YT

This is a schematic of Fushimi Inari. You can use this alongside the Google map to orientate yourself. I noticed that contours are also on the google map so modelling of the topography is possible. Hope this helps

Chronophotographs and mappings- For Maria

These are some images that may be of interest- chronophotographs from Etienne Jules-Marey and mappings from David Bellasi (UEL Unit E 2004-5) of Shibuya Mark City leaflet distributors. Now let's see your notations.....

Letchworth Growth 1901-1986- For Artemis

These are some maps I made for a competition in Letchworth- showing how the town grew. Your mapping could read like a sequence with the same characters transforming over time.... using consistent colours and lines



1906



1925



1960



1986