principles
of urban design 4 (pud 41-1)
handout
08 – 23.7.12
in my country, we are just learning that
sidewalks are relatives of parks – not passing lanes for cars.
enrique peñalosa, previous mayor of
bogotá, colombia
term 3 + 4_dissertation: urban
design guidelines
term
3 + 4 ask for the development of an urban design framework that integrates your
design of a mixed-use alternative energy tower within the larger context of its
site along the eastern edge of johannesburg central, between fox and durban street
(n-s) and the elevated city highway m31(e-w), which turns into sivewright ave
and siemert road before merging into joe slovo drive.
your
dissertation needs to show your objectives for the overall area in which the
building is located. by large the objective is to create sustainable
environments that enable individual creativity to thrive and contribute to
community development, identity, cohesion and efficiency. this will be done
through alteration of the physical environment. based on your design approach
and its locality the following three levels should be revealed in your project:
i. metropolitan scale (city)
explains
the location of your site in the city-wide context and makes the connection of
the contribution of your design to the creation of a sustainable city.
ii. local scale (neighbourhood)
explains
the location of your site within an identifiable functional area. it shows the
hierarchy of routes and distribution of public infrastructure. furthermore, it
addresses the broader issues of access, circulation and open space networks.
iii. precinct area (block,
street and building)
explains
the immediate locational area of the chosen site with distinct characteristics
which will guide the proposed design. it shows the nature of the proposed infill
intervention within its immediate surroundings i.e. relationships at street
level.
urban design approach
it
should be guided by a vision of what needs to be achieved. the vision should be
informed by a set of design principles:
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principles for creation of vibrant, inclusive
communities
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principles of establishing economic sustainability
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principles for creating sustainable environments
method
collect
and map accurate, relevant and site-specific information on the following:
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circulation networks and hierarchies, patterns of
transport and movement: motorized and non-motorized, public and private,
pedestrian and vehicular, and any other forms.
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infrastructural networks
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nodes, corridors and development patterns
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topographical information
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vegetation distribution and green spaces
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building scale, densities and typologies
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open space system
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land use
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gateways and entrances
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formal, informal structures and networks
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management and ownership in the area
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social patterns and networks
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economical patterns and networks
urban design framework
the
framework should consist of the following:
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problem statement
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objectives
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design framework – showing all components of the concept
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traffic flows – hierarchy of transport routes, a new
design of appropriately scaled local streets
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key installation and infrastructure – hierarchy of nodes
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open spaces – hierarchy, structure of open spaces, hard
and soft urban landscape
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design criteria – sustainability strategy for the
building
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implementation strategy
the
implementation strategy should be made up of the following:
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phasing drawings – includes economic strategy
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three dimensional drawings of nodal areas expressing
integration of your proposed design in the precinct
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analysis and application of the design framework,
positive and negative aspects. how does the framework integrate with the
precinct and neighbourhood as a whole? how does it envisage economic upliftment
in the area? how does it address social integration and attempt to avoid
gentrification?
dates
hand
out 23
july
hand
in 1 2 august
hand
in 2 27 august
hand
in 3 1 october
hand
in 4 22
october
portfolio
exam 22,23 november
requirements
hand
in 1-4
hand in 1 proposal udf, 2
august
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focus, abstract: 300 words
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structure of document
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mapping methods and samples
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from architecture to urban design and vice versa:
conceptual
approach from metro, local and precinct scale to building
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case studies
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theory references
hand in 2 draft udf, 27
august
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drawings: at least 4 a1 size sheets, the submission must include but is not
limited to plans, street sections, elevations, morphological studies, figure
ground, axonometric and perspective representations, the systematic use of
photography as tool or urban investigations is encouraged.
models
are highly recommended.
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draft document 30-40 a4 pages (landscape) including images and layout
hand in 3 revised udf, 1 october
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revised document 30-40 pages including images, complete structure must be
covered, including content page, list of figure, references
hand in 4 complete document udf, 22
october
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final document and final drawings
the
final document has to be handed in as
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a hard copy, a4 landscape, bound
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a digit digital copy as pdf, preferably on dvd as a
class submission
guides on preparing digital
material for printing, archiving and postproduction.
resolution for
postproduction purposes of image material a resolution of min 150 dpi on a a4
size is required, otherwise the material is of no use.
font preferable
text font: arial or helvetica. consistent size of different text categories
throughout the document, to be proposed in hand in 2. suggestion: running text
10pt, captions 8 pt, headings 12pt
layout booklet
should be laid out in a layout programme like indesign. the layout has to be
consistent, clear and comprehensive. the booklets should be saved as pdf,
including the cover.
presentations preferably presentations
are created in powerpoint, key note or similar. presentations have to be clear
and comprehensive.
text text
has to be presented in well phrased english and be grammatically correct.
correct spelling is mandatory. it is advised to find an independent proof
reader before handing in the final version.
bibliography and please see separate document
quotations
outcomes
students
should be able to:
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contextualize and analyse the project in an the urban
setting
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outline and discuss urban implications of the project
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generate an innovative precinct frame work for the
project
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produce relevant design guidelines for the project in
the urban context
criteria
students
must:
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exhibit knowledge of systematic understanding of the
metropolitan area in which the site is located.
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produce and document relevant information about the
project, i.e. structure, topography, morphology and socio economic factors that
influence the project.
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show knowledge of the planning and legal requirements of
the areas.
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produce drawings using urban design conventions and
documents that convey the ideas of the proposed project in a clear and
unambiguous manner.
evaluation criteria
general:
all
hand ins1-4 and requirements have to be met timeously. hand in 1-3 will be get
a provisional mark for due performance as prerequisite for hand in 4. hand in 4
will evaluated as final document to be moderated in the portfolio exam. The
marks are based on:
content 40%
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idea and concept of urban design framework
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scales and layers covered, understanding of subject matter
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originality, innovation and relevance of idea
techniques 40%
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research, method, process and presentation
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design, method, process and presentation
presentation 20%
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clarity and quality of the presentation
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aesthetics and quality of visuals
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language
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completeness
the
udf counts 60% of the total year mark.
this structure refers to the programme
in the course outline.
before we begin:
it
is a key premise of this project that reading context is a necessity for any
successful urban intervention, not a choice. whenever we intervene on the
landscape, we alter the existing context. thus it becomes imperative to fully comprehend
what exactly the existing context is, and how best to deal with it[1],
in order to promote and unleash its full performance potential.
settlement
designers need to find new ways of analytical processes, which include mapping,
and researching to uncover the actively shifting nuances currently shaping the
fragmented urban fabric. different and new methodologies are critical to
confront the current techniques in which we exemplify and illustrate conceptual
design ideas in assignments and projects in the attempt to reshape the city.
the
adoption of holistic approaches – as in looking at economics, policy and
managerial strategies – is to reinforce the notion of how will people interact
in space, rather than the form of the space itself.[2] city makers and designers have to rekindle
their civic conscience and forge alliances with local community agencies, as a
conduit to its people, to fully grasp the complexities and desires of that
particular community.
different
methods of mapping should be explored and applied as design tools in the
process, for any design project has to go beyond mapping, take a position and
propose spatial change.
the
genesis of the process lies with the individual. to heighten that individual’s
sense of pride within their context may begin with asking the correct kind of
question, to get the correct kind of information, as an important facet in
setting up the correct tool, for re-stitching the city with an innovative
product. practices like urban –think
tank articulate this methodology and focus on a “a more holistic approach which engages the local community, and
acknowledges internal hierarchies, cultures, values, race, gender, local
aesthetics and functional standards, as well as working directly with
sociologists and anthropologists, and becoming more ethnographic in approach.”[3]
the
common denominator for any design project in the inner city of johannesburg
should be the person who relies on public transport.
solam
mkhabela july 2012
