S N E I N T O N M A R K E T

Date – 25/3/2010 Dhaval

Chinmay

Ridhima

Sujeet

Location and Mental map

•Strategic position: 4 minutes walk from city centre and well connected to important areas of the City. •Proximity to Market square and central business district of the city.

•Designated regeneration zone.

Site Context Represents the character of the area

Hyper active enclosed space New devlopemnt

Open market

Established commercial area

Availability of green space

--- BARRIER TO

Existing Urban component

Existing Urban component

The building around the site shows the Mixed use development however the buildings in the proposed Sneinton Market shows the only single use hence unable to generate 24/7 activity .

Macro Level Movement pattern

Movement pattern and Frontages

•Open spaces doesn’t interact with each other in any order Hierarchy of open spaces •Designated green space -Public •Open market area -Public •Plaza in front of arena – Semi public

•The flow of traffic in front of arena and Lower Parliamentary street act as the Psychological barrier between split the area in two parts. • The vehicular movement inside the layout makes it difficult to use pedestrians .

Climatic condition of the area

N

S

E W

•The predominant wind direction is from South West to north east. •The open public spaces got buffered due to the building around, however open space gets partially shaded in existing situation.

•The shading occurs due to taller building on site viz. student accommodation arena building. •Space between sheds is shaded because of the spacing between the building. Design Implication-parks and plazas to be buffered from chilly winds and

avoid shading area to the max. possible extent.

EQUINOX: 21ST SEPTEMBER

WINTER SOLSTICE : 21ST DECEMBER

SUMMER SOLSTICE : 21ST JUNE

PREVAILING WINDS: SOUTH WEST TO

NORTH EAST

Cross Analysis

CREATING A SELF SUSTAINING MARKET

IMPROVING THE PERMEABILITY OF URBAN FORM

STITCHING THE EAST AND WEST PART OF THE SNEINTON MARKET

CONTINUITY OF FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVE USES ON THE GROUND FLOOR

Extension of the Green Corridor

• Connecting the Sneinton market to

existing commerce pitch

•Enhancing the permeability of the layout

•Creation of the active pedestrian access

•Creating the series of connected squares

and plazas

•Enhancing the nodes and gateways

•Enhancing the identity of the area

Schematic Approach

Precedent Study: Creative Industries and Farmer Markets

Soho, London

Brighton,UK

Creative Industries

Farmers Market

Site Strategy

INTER LOCKING the areas together to form the coherent urban form Activating the street frontages Joining the open plazas and squares together to with specific program ensuring the activity 24 /7 HERITAGE WALK – Joining the heritage structures with pedestrians walk way to retain and enhance the existing character of the area . PUBLIC AND PRIVATE – clear segregation of public and private spaces and creation of the semipublic spaces Urban component – intensification of the commerce and creative industry segment .

Buildings of the architectural importance to retain

Public space

commerce intensification

Leisure

Existing Building stock

Open space (public +private)

Creative industries intensification

Context

Public Realm

Intervention sites

LEGEND

Open space (public +private)

Precedent Study: Street Activity

Precedent Study: Landscape and Street Furniture

PRELIMINARY EXPLORATIONS

Option 4

WINTER SOLSTICE : 21ST DEC SUMMER SOLSTICE : 21ST JUNE

EQUINOX : 21ST SEPT

Negative •Spatially not connection between the sqaures •Predominantly Shaded area • negative spacing due to existing building •Squares are predominantly private and hence no public interaction with squares •The open market square’s geometry doesn’t demonstrate good utilisation of space

Positive •The activated street • public squares are in sequence with specific programs

Positive •The chain of activities is ensured

•Open Veg . market area is climate responsive

Option 5

WINTER SOLSTICE : 21ST DEC SUMMER SOLSTICE : 21ST JUNE

EQUINOX : 21ST SEPT

Negative •Predominantly Shaded area • no connection between the squares •More space in private domain •The Square drams theater can be windy so might not generate desired activity .

•Positive •Continuity of the program with active ancillary uses in between •Clear segregation of private and public

WINTER SOLSTICE : 21ST DEC SUMMER SOLSTICE : 21ST JUNE EQUINOX : 21ST SEPT

Negative •Partially Shaded area • Negative spacing • unclear gateway to site

•Positive •Heritage building are connected and highlighted with pathways and prog .refab • Relatively less shading •Clear edging •Active frontages +ensured activity •Refurbished the sheds retaining the identify of the area

• The squares are buffered with wind • open space in front of the Drama theatre can cause the attraction point for visitors

Option 6

Overall view

N

A

B C

N

Overshadowing Analysis Comparison on Site: Before and after the Intervention

Before: Inappropriate massing led to vast areas having direct glare of the sun. After: The new intervention controls the light falling on site resulting in well lit squares and partially shaded courtyards.

EQUINOX: 21ST SEPTEMBER WINTER SOLSTICE : 21ST DECEMBER SUMMER SOLSTICE : 21ST JUNE

N N N

N N N

Overshadowing Analysis of Squares

B

A

SQUARE DURING MORNING HOURS

CENTRAL PLAZA DURING THE DAY

VICTORIA LEISURE CENTRE:PRIVATE COURTYARD

SQUARE OUTSIDE DANCE THEATRE A: COURTYARD B: SNIENTON MKT