Contextual Analysis of Concept

Despite already posting similar diagrams to these during site analysis, I have to admit that they were done simply because they were a weekly requirement. They weren't really thought about and I didn't learn anything from them because I hadn't developed my concept to a point where they were useful. They were related to folie concept which hadn't at that point been developed into a strong statement which could be taken forward into the next stage of building design. Now that my concept has been resolved and key concepts have been identified, some of these concepts can be explored at a wider contextual level. And due to the development of this concept from my intial folie, these diagrams are still highly relevant but now they will be looked at in a new light and can really act as a starting point to understand my concept.

This image shows paths of arrival and the main methods and movement and action within the site. As previously mentioned, understanding movement, arrival and action is key to my concept. The main point learnt from this exercise is the possibility for City Cat connection to the site, bringing a new source of arrival, movement and action to what’s already evident.


Visibility is another key concept which can be explored in the wider side context. A strong visual connection with the city and other surrounding areas will help to create the building’s identity. Having redone this diagram to allow for a clearer message, this image shows various views into the site from suitable points, clearly showing two highly visible areas highlighted in red.

Views out of the site are obviously also important with this image showing the likely views from each of the highly visible areas. The zone on the right was selected for design development due to the stronger connection and views from and to the cityscape and the strong connection which can be then made with my original folie.