Commuter Ferry Terminal that: 1) Explore innovative preliminary design concepts that demonstrate

how distributed energy may be integrated into the building design and harvested from on site
renewable sources including solar, wave action, tidal flow, and wind energy, 2) Consider alternative
building systems including natural ventilation and day-lighting, passive and/or localized radiant heat
sources, energy efficient lighting, and “real-time” scheduling and/ or/communications through
electronic media, 3) Provide localized “comfort zones” inside and/or outside for protection from wind,
rain, and snow. These localized “comfort zones” offer the designer opportunities to rethink the
conventional relationships between infrastructure, furniture and building form, and should not be
considered at conventional, fully- enclosed structures. Views from the Terminal looking across the
water and from the ferry boat looking back or towards the new Terminal are important as this new
ferry terminal facility has the potential to provide the public with a memorable landmark for the
waterfront. Just as important will be the ordinary temporal act of waiting, reflection, and repose that
commuters experience on a daily basis while going from home to work and back again. The rich
phenomenological characteristics of wind, light, and air should provide the inspiration for the design
of this public experience of the Boston waterfront.

The site is located next to a few important landmarks in the metropolis, namely the
Silliman University Hall. Basically, the design of the new terminal embodies simplicity
and seemless design. The ides behind is to simply adopt the concept of a terminal which
is a transit area for other services. The architec- tural facade is simply employed by glass
curtain walls with an arcuated roof for various design considerations. The new ferry
terminal is not just a place where ferry riders and boats meet but also the site where it is
located is being designed urbanistically to extend the existing public spaces nearby the
terminal.

Considering the operational characteristics of maritime

transportation, the location of ports is constrained to a
limited array of sites, mostly defined by geography. Since
ports are bound by the need to serve ships, access to
navigable waterways has been historically the most
important site consideration. Before the industrial revolution,
ships were the most efficient means of transporting goods,
and thus port sites were frequently chosen at the head of
water navigation, the most upstream site, such as London on
the Thames, Montreal on the St. Lawrence River or
Guangzhou on the Pearl River. Ship draft was small, so many
sites were suitable to be used as ports. Sites on tidal
waterways created a particular challenge for shipping
because of the twice-daily rise and fall of water levels at the
berths, and by the 18th the technology of enclosed docks,
with lock gates was developed to mitigate this problem.
Because ship transfers were slow, with vessels typically
spent weeks in ports, a large number of berths were
required. This frequently gave rise to the construction of
piers and jetties, often called finger piers, to increase the
number of berths per given length of shoreline.

Port DimensionsFour main dimensions help define the role and function of a port:

 Location. A port is at start a location that has convenient physical characteristics

(such as a protected bay) and thus support a more effective interface between the
maritime and land domains than other locations. Although the location of a port does
not change, the site can be improved through dredging and land reclamation, which
requires substantial capital investments. The situation of a port can also change since
relative to large zones of production and consumption.
 Operations. A port has operational characteristics in terms of the type of traffic it
can handle and the related volumes. This is contingent upon the infrastructure (e.g.
berths) and the superstructure (e.g. cranes and yard equipment) linking the port
foreland (the ports it is connected to) and the port hinterland (its inland market area).
With capital investments and management, the operational efficiency of a port can be
improved.
 Administrative unit. A port is a well-defined administrative unit that involves land
ownership and a jurisdiction (what a port can legally do). The port authority is a
common administrative framework for a port and in many cases terminal
management and operations is leased to private companies. Port authorities usually
have the right to spearhead port development projects.
 Value chain. A port adds value to transport and supply chains. Historically, heavy
industrial activities such as steel mills and petrochemical plants had a propensity to
locate within or nearby ports, a process that is still going on and being complemented
by a large array of freight distribution activities.
Sources:

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1 6. ﾧ East elevation Physical model The new public space: the intersection are
among the prime public transportation in the metropolis: LRTv1, SUVs and the
proposed ferry terminal The proposed ferry terminal’s location Seawall made out of
grass paving on Way in/way out connecting bridge Ferry boats’loading deck made of
recycled composite wood Projected model of the ferry terminal’s site Pasig
RiverLandscape Manila Skyline Waiting area Design Considerations: Floor Plan: The
ferry terminal is greatly perceived to its function as a public infrastrcture through it
seemless floor plan layout; the floor plan provides a smooth transition for passengers ,
be it to way in and way out. The areas rendered in gray are those private and leased
areas. while those in gold brown are those areas directly intended for riders.
Acoustics: Awning and casement windows are being employed in most of its glass
curtain walls to promote natural convection of air. and daylight. Some areas are being
employed with glass blocks to control the noise from the crownd and all other
emechanical noise. Climate: Canopy protects the entrance from direct solar heat
radiation. The terminal’s roof design -arcuated roof- directs rainwater to proper
drainage and lawn ( or c onsidered to be quay walls). New public space Entrance To
LRT 1 To Metropolitan Theater Pasig River Admin office Exit Waiting area Ticketing
office food stalls Hall way to ferry boats Public areas Private areas Way in Way out
Way in to the ferry boat way out from theferry boat Human flow schemePrivate-
Public areas schemeGeneral Floor scheme
2 7. ﾧ Arcuated roof Metal structural members Glass curtain walls Structural
concept: Conceptual idea of the proposed public space: An architectural urban
element Exit food stallsWaiting area Entry way Admin office A greater perspective
from the proposed ferry terminal A section The proposed ferry terminal’s location To
Metropolitan theater / SUV terminals To LRT 1
3 8. ﾧ Way out bridge Waiting area
4 9. ﾧ The project is to design a condotel located at the city various high rise
condominum, hotels, condotels, offices are undeniably visible. the basic design of the
condotel is to accommodate various types of users from single to young families. The
condotel floor layout is divided to secure privacy of the occupants while it operates its
public services to others. The condotel’s design includes ammenities that suit the
needs of all walks of life such as a spa, cafe, gym ,swim- ming pool and trail; it as
well offers a charming view of the metropolis by its high rise design and glass curtain
walls incorporated by wood and metal materials to providing accent on its facade
design. Condo-tel Design UP Loading/unloading parking lot Commercial space
Waiting/ lounge area The building core Service area Main entry way Admin office
Concierge To underground parking areas Entry way Sun basking area Sun basking
area Elevated pool area Jogging trail Jogging trail Jogging trail Lounge area Multi
purpose hall Gym area Spa area Pocket garden Public T&B Viewing deck Parking
and Concierge area: This area is highly devoted to parking areas that has to
accommodate a huge number of its residents. Underground parking lots are
distributed into three area.The concierge area , however, is designed to cater not just
the residents of the condo units but as well as transient users through its lease-sspace
for commercial purposes. This space can cater a mid size restaurant or a fast food
chain. This Ammenities area: The area that includes commercial and lesiure- baased
activities. Its ciruclation design greatly focuses area, pool area, spa and gym, and a
multi purpose hall. Building structure/footprint building core Site Plan (ground floor
plan) Floor Plan (Ammenities) major road Entry way to the multi storey underground
parking area Entry way to the multi storey underground parking area building
footprint
5 10. ﾧ Occupancy level Natural air flow ( Building and the superblock diagram)
Building entrancePrivate-Public levels Natural light through its glass curtain walls
Building core Architectural Design Considerations Hallway Air conditioning
condenser Studio unit One bedroom unit Two bedroom unit Waste chute Condo units
floor plan Studio units One-bedroom units Two-bedroom unit building core Condo
units: The units are laid out according to a simple geometric shape; in this case,
functionality and efficiency of the limited lot are being best used. Units are classified
as: studio units; one-bedroom unit; and two-bedroom unit. The basic principle of the
plan affirms the importance of building core in a dedign which caters huge number of
crowd. Conceptual model Location profile
6 11. ﾧ Building Envelope Design Non-load bearing exterior walls: 1200 mm x
3400 mm Angled clear-glass units 100 mm x 100 mm White aluminum mullions and
mulins Plustered- concrete on white paint Building structure1 Aluminum panels 3 4 2
2 Interior flooring: marble finished Building materials Bldg blocks Lounge and
commercial area Three- sotrey underground parking lot Section A Elevated pool area
Outdoor ammentieis: Sun basking area Outdorr lounge area Jogging trail Pocket
gardens Indoor ammenities: Gym Muti purpose area Lounge area Spa area Public
toilet and bath The Building Core Non-load bearing wall: Glass curtain wall A1
Section (A1) of Condo units and the indoor and outdoor ammenities. Waste chute Air
conditioning condenser HVAC room Elevator hallway Emergency stairs Service
elevator The building core’s floor scheme
7 12. ﾧ Pool and sun basking area ArchitecturalArchitectural Pool and sun basking
area Condo unit (Living room) Reception area VisualizationVisualization
8 13. ﾧ Design Concept: Adaptive design that advocates harmony between human
and its environment. It’s design basic principle optimizes the resources as part of
man’s life and its its community. Cluster facade concept: It represents a strong force
which allows it to blend with nature. A wind concept that allows the units as one to
communicate to its environment. Cluster facade shows strong force of inclination,
which gives the impression of of populous activities happening or movement within
the area. The concept of cluster of farmers’ houses is being used for proper and wee
zoning, ventilation, natural lighting, and equal distribution of coconut plantation
(modulatr design). Community Development: A sustainable development that upholds
three core principles on its design: socio-culutural concept; sustain- ing practice and
building sustainability; and, sense of community. Desigh goals: Service-oriented
community, balance in growthof man and, and innovativness in design planning. Site
development concet: ‘’ A human body concept for a humanitarian develop- ment’’, as
its site development concept evokes a system- atic and centralized structiure of
community. Architectural Thesis and Research: Community Architecture and
Building Sustainability A Coconut-based sustaining community ARCHITECTURAL
THESIS BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY Sustainable Architecture: A Coconut-based
Sustaining Community The Central community is strategically situated where there
are less coconut trees. It follows the design of ‘’ laws of the indies’’ on central
planning where the chruch and public administration were in front of each plazas
during spanish era. The clusters of farmers‘ house are located at the heart of the
plantation not only for space functionality but also for an experen- tial tour. Having
the farmers’ house at the center of plantation, it could create a peaceful ambiance that
may drive people to build a’ ‘’ sense of community’ and belongingness’. DESIGN
CONCEPT: Adaptive design that advocates harmony between human and its
environment. It opti- mizes in its design principles our natural resources as part of
man’s life and its designed community. The design goals are: Service -oriented,
commu- nity, balance in growth of man and its environ- ment, and innovativess in
design planning which fundamentally caters the needs of its end users. F armers’
production area I Farmers’ house I Farmers’ market
9 14. ﾧ Semi private private Flexibility and functionality The ability of spaces to be
multifunctional through open planning ‘’Maaliwalas’’ The atmosphere that gives a
feeling of comfortability through design strategies and furniture layouts. Zonal Space
Elevations ARCHITECTURAL THESIS BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY Space
Focus: Farmers’house Akyat Balkon Sala Silong (Koprahan) Akyat Latrina Banggera
Batalan Akyat Akyat Silid Koprahan sa ibaba Balkon Lower Ground Floor Plan 1:50
Upper Ground Floor Plan 1:50 Public housing is more than just a place to live, public
programs should provide opportunities to residents and their families -- Carolyn
McCarthy Structural Framing: Baloon Framing Wall Framing Roof Framing West
South North East Structural Framing Baloon Framing Conceptual Diagrams: Building
sustainability Natural air flow and natural light analysis Cluster of farmers’house
model Natural air flow and natural light analysis Farmers’house conceptual model
10 15. ﾧ TROPICAL COMMUNITY
11 16. ﾧ Overview: Barking district is located at the suburban area of East London,
England. It is identifies by the London Plan as part of 35 major city centres in Greater
London - a document which identifies the opportunities of eacy city and probably
concentration of efforts for future development. Barking central area consits of two
main areas proposed for regeneration; Barking Central and Barking Riverside. The
London Barking Central project was designed as a mix used -led urban development
project that sought to revitalize the old town centre which was at the point of
dereliction. It was organized in two phases over a period of 5 years each. The design
includes seven new buildings such as a new learning centre over 500 residential
apartments., 66 bed hotel, bicycle sheds for 250 bikes, nine rental units, a cafe, a new
town square and an arboretum. The phase 1 includes the Barking Central Learning
( provides facilities such as the new town library, confer- ence hall, cafes, shops, and
galleries for public usage through the regeneration of their oldbig library.The phase I
of the urban design and development includes the the creation of new Barking central
centre with over 250 apartments above it and a new town sqaure located opposite the
existing town hall. It was opened on September 2007 creating a new image in the
town centre which offers a certain liveability and functionality previously absent. The
phase II includes the arboretum that sits at the center of the town square; the old baths
which turns into bath house building that provides apartment units; same goes also
with the lemonade building; and lastly, the Piano works which consists of low budget
hotel. Urban Design Analysis: Barking Central London Regeneration To Central
London 1 1 2 5 5 2 3 3 4 4 Barking Central District: The new sociable street Existing
Central Park Improving blocks and streets Town centre walkheel Existing railway line
Green backbone: the walkable streets Barking central has undergone a significant
change due to its designaion as an opportunity area inthe London Plan. Its key posiion
as a transport interchange and locaion in the Thames gateway also played a significant
role. Four key sites within the town centre were the subject of development in master
plan whichincludes the staion quarter, London Street, Axe Street, and the town centre
re-development (Barking Town Centre Movement Strategy, Mouchel Parkman 2005)
Central Movement Strategy for Barking Town Center The Central movement strategy
sets the direcion for pedestrian connecion, parking, and public transport connecivity.
It takes into account the exising and new developments of the town centre ( Mouchel
Parkman, 2005) Barking Central London
12 17. ﾧ argaret’s Church Barking Central’s extended public space 1 2 3 4 Lemonade
building Piano works Bath house Barking central library Barking Central map
Barking Central Regeneration Largely an abandoned industrial area with brownfield
sites, Barking was a depressed town centre with very low-density of develop- ment.
The architects and urban designers, aiming for urban regeneration, have produced a
high density development to enhance the new image of the Barking Centre. An
indication of the densification that has occured, makes the new Barking Centre a
compact and dense urban landscape. The heights of the lemonade building and the
mid-rise buildings of of Bath houses illustrates the orientation of this urban
development to a denser barking centre. Urban fabrics of the Barking Town Centre
Rope Works (named after the original Rope Works, situated in Barking Central, circa
1890) sits on top of the structure for the BLC, and is further supported on a dramatic
colonnade of V columns. The public realm provides an unusual and dynamic ground
plan which unites all the building elements of the scheme. The buildings each have
individual characters expressed in form and material approach thus providing variety
within the urban fabric and making Barking Town Centre a landmark development.
Bath House (named after the Old Bath House which was used for town meetings)
defines the north side of a new public square designed in collaboration with muf
architecture/art. Late on in the development of the Masterplan, the brief changed to
incoporate a 66-budget hotel The building sites between the existing Police Station
and The Lemonade Building on the Ripple Road frontage Largely an abandoned
industrial areas with brownfield sites , Barking used to be a depressed town center
with low very density. The architects aiming toward regeneration has produced a high
density development to enhane the new image of the Barking Centre. Four new
buildings were inserted into the old industrial site and learning centre as a greatly
densifeid area with building ranging from 2 to 17 floors. The proposed pedestrian area
around the new Barking Central. The height of the Lemonade building responds to
the tower of the Town Hall at the other end of the Arboretum, whilst providing a
signal representing both the heart of the town centre and its regenera- tion (Enclave).
High Density Development from an abandoned industrial site
13 18. ﾧ St. Margaret’s chruch Extension of Barking Central’s public space
Morphology Character: Another important idea in the morpohology of Barking
Central is the individuality of the building form in terms of height, shape and
elevational treatment. The buildings portray different heights ranging from 3 to 17
floors and varying floor space within the Barking regenra- tion areas. Enclave Another
interesting idea expressed in the public space concet was the massing of the buildings
by the designers to formally enclose the spaces line an enclave. Taken as general, the
form of Barking Central has created a formally and balance enclosement image.
Public Space: Interlocing blocks of Barking Learning Centre: In terms of
morphology, the design of mid-rise buildings employed an idea od interlocking
blocks with different materials and cladding to reduce the massing of such a large
structure. Another interesting part of the design is the retention of the existing library
built during the 1070s. Urban Design Analysis New cluster of central public space
Extension of public space New landmark The Arboretum New Town Identity
Regenerated Public Space
14 19. ﾧ The region contains of both dense urban fabric and suburban sprawl. It has a
high connectivity to Milan and autostrada transversing across it. Other than Milan
itself, Monza is the most populated city within the region. This area has a history of
industr and is known around the world for furniture production. It also consists of
large amount of industrial infrastructure both in use and abandoned. Design and
justify purpose of regional strategy: The creation of regional strategies and spatial
planning is an approach preferred by the European Union; by develop- ing a regional
strategy for the area, this will allow for a more comprehensive to be developed
benefiting the entire region. Creating interaction and cooperation amongst the
municipalities will be the key to creating a large successful region that benefits the
entire society. There will be the creation of an intra-regional body to assist
municipality cooperation and distribute benefits and gains. A ‘profit sharing’ will also
be established so as to make sure all areas benefit from the regional plan. In order to
to this, properties or area values will be assessed prior to intervention so that gains
could then be distributed properly. Regional plan’s objectives: Basic principle - DNA
code By modifyng the DNA through a series of mutation, the entire genetic codes will
be addressed and evolve. These mutations are specific interventions placed at strategic
locations within the region. The mutation will then act as a catalyst first interacting
with, and then changing the area. As these changes occur, the surrounding commuity
will begin to benefit. These areas are considered the chromosomes while the elemets
of the actions are the genes. The general characteristics or traits can also applied to
different areas around the region where conditiond are similar. With these small scale
interventions a larger network is established, this occurs by interlinking spaces and
connecting elements. Through this connection of mutations a larger chain or genotype
is developed. In order to facilitate the movement and continuation of the catalyst
throughout the region connections such as the autostrada, green spaces, canals and
cycle paths would be used. The utilisation of these connectors allow smaller specific
regions to spread and continue into the surrounding areas. To limit the spread of the
mutations into areas where it is undesired, growth inhibitors will be introduced .
These inhibitors include green belts and cycle paths,along with policy and utilising
built-structures as boundaries. To address employment issues, incubator centres will
be introduced at various points within the region. An incubator centre will function as
a location for entrepre- neurs and small business set up to operate. Once new business
has established itself it will then be able to transfer to surrounding vacant property
thereby filling holes in the existing urban fabric. Implementation : The
implementation of the plan will occur in a long time span. The first action consists of
creating new connectors for the mutation for the mutation to spread from. At that
point, the mutation will be inserted beginning the evolution of the region. By mapping
and changing the genetic code thsi strategy assesses issues at a deeper level and look
at them at a long term solution. Urban Planning and Design: A recomposition project
in Rho-agrate border axis in Milan MILANO MONZA CONCOREZZO AGRATE
BRIANZA CAPONAGO CINISELLO BALSAMO PADERNO DUGNANO SESTO
SAN GIOVANNI BRUGHERIO BRESSO CUSANO MILANINO CORMANO
NOVATE MILANESE BOLLATE ARESE PERO RHO BARANZATE
GARBAGNATE MILANESE SENAGO LIMBIATE VAREDO NOVA MILANESE
MUGGIO COLOGNO MILANESE MILANO MONZA CONCOREZZO AGRATE
BRIANZA CAPONAGO CINISELLO BALSAMO PADERNO DUGNANO SESTO
SAN GIOVANNI BRUGHERIO BRESSO CUSANO MILANINO CORMANO
NOVATE MILANESE BOLLATE ARESE PERO RHO BARANZATE
GARBAGNATE MILANESE SENAGO LIMBIATE VAREDO NOVA MILANESE
MUGGIO COLOGNO MILANESE Autostrada Metro line Regional rail line Citadels
Historical centres Nodes Grey platform Territorial analysis Collective City: it is set of
citadels that work in this region and are the eipcenter activities ranging exhibition to
retail . These equipments occupy large landmarks to develop populous and crowded
activities. Trapped City: This is a land locked by infrastructure, growth is as internal
idea and not an expnanding image. Abandoned City: A city at an abandoned stage of
decay. A grey platform hollowed out buildings and occupied by gypsies and
homeless.
15 20. ﾧ Milan 1.30 M Bresso 0.26 M Rho 0.56 M Pero 0.90 M Cinisello Balsamo
0.36 M Agrate Brianza 0.35 M 0.81 M Sesto San Giovanni 0.25 M Brugherio 55 + 27
+ -26 55 + 27 + -26 55 + 27 + -26 55 + 27 + -26 55 + 27 + -26 55 + 27 + -26 55 + 27
+ -26 27 + -26 55 + Autostrada Socio-economic and built-form analysis This diagram
patterns the existing tows and municipali- ties situatated at the norther border of
Milan munici- pality; as shown there are exisiting mass transit lines ( metro and
regional trains) that traverse these towns however studies have shown that these
facilities are not enough for each stations are in larger interval distance. With the
respect to having slow mobility network, these region of Milan do not possess such
transport network which leaves with no option its population to be dependent to mass
transportation lines. Empirical evidences have shown as well that it is difficult to get
into these regions despite having connections such as tram lines for there are no direct
access from the center of Milan to each city centers of these municipalities and towns.
This diagram patterns the municipalities that the auto- strada intersects; documenting
the magnitude open spaces, grey platforms ,citadels, built spaces, and immigration:
Open spaces and grey patforms share equal distribution in each of the municipalities;
most municipalities lying along the Autostrada have high diversity and built
structrures; the immigrant popula- tion is directly proportional to the hierarach of grey
platforms, and lastly, fewer open spaces and high number of grey platforms along the
water canal. Rho-Agrate border axis Milan, Italy Autostrada Low Medium High
Migrants Water canal Open spaces Built spaces Grey platforms Citadels Age I
Population -26 0 -26 years old +27 27 - 55 yeard old +55 55 - 85 years old Metro
lines Regional train lines Autostrada Catalyst Mutaion: A catalyst is device inserted
into a conflu- ence of muliple towns not only to uniing them, but a precur- sor for a
larger urban change as well. For a catalyst to have a far reaching impact the device is
proposed with connecing environments to channelize the change ans and nodes
thereby compounding the effect of its presence.. Green Chromosome: The five
idenified green zones are an aggregaion of open spaces that are uniied by the
connecing instruments that stem from the catalyst. Each of these green clusters
derives funcion and program through a negoiaion between the catalyst and the
individual project that resides in its vicinity through the connectors. Regional strategy
along the Rho-Agrate border axis Genesis The analysis of the territory led to the
atribuion of selected keywords to specific elements that defined the territory. Among
the idenified phenomenon was the Wall city (Autostrada) , Transformaive City
(growth of built spaces in the region), Inherit- ance City (the relaionship between
historical centres and water systems in the area) and shatered green spaces (the
fragmented open spaces in the fabric of the region).It was noiced that each of these
phenomenon intersected with the Autostrada more than once and shared a definite
physical and precepional relaionship. The DNA structure: We idenified with this
project through a DNA Helix. A web of environments composed in a knot of
relaionships orbiing along a spine; the Autostrada. These environments are composed
of regions that share similar vocabulary of historical spaces, open-spaces, grey
plaforms, built-up and citadels. Each environment cluster offers a unique opportunity
and define constraints as they are divided by topograhpy, municipaliies and
infrastrucrures
16 21. ﾧ Design Guidelines Design GuidelinesNew municipal public space New
promenade development Section A Section B Open public space New promenade
New bike lane New landscape design New street-scape New street-scape New public
space New tram line connected to the new public space New bus stops Commercial
Commercial Commercial Residential Residential Residential Residential Medium-to
high density occupation development Commercial Residential Residential Urban
Strategies
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18 23. ﾧ The territory is located in the North West of Milan, around the tangentiale
ovest ( By-Past Road) and the canals, where the municipalities of Settimo Milanese,
Cusago, Trezano, Sul Naviglio and Cesano Boscone shares borders with eash other
and with the municipality of Milano shows an interesting array of land development
that does follow any particular rule of urban develop- ment. A patchwork of industrial
, agricultural and residential development dot and intersperse each other, the end
results being a network of urban areas with very strong local indentites. In MIlan-
Settimo Axis, one can see a vast expansion of urban parks: The project is to enhance
recreation with sports activities in the underlined Parco della Cave, Parco di Trenno
and Bosconi Citta Parks and connect with the EXPO 2015 through a slow mobility
network around the area. The areas of Intervention as a representation of the Project:
Agro -Industrial Park, respond to the concept of “Productivity and Recreation” that
develops mechanisms of productivenes of the greenspaces and slow mobility
networks. In Milano-Settimo Milanese Axis there are vast expansion of “green and
water”: 1) Proximity of agricultural roads and bikes network; 2) Vast agricultural
surfaces easily allocated for development but supported by and lastly, 3) Sustainable
slow paths connectivity. In Milano - Settimo Milanese axis there are vast expansion
of urban parks: The project is to enhaced recreation with sport activities in the
underlined Parco delle Cave, Parco di Trenno and Bosco in Citta Parks and connect
with the EXPO 2015 through slow mobility network. Policy Design: Border
Regeneration in Milan Piazza del Duomo Naviglio Piazza del Duomo Naviglio About
the diagram: This diaram patters the exisitng the municipalites that the selected
intervention area traverses. Evidently, the closer towns and municipalities registered
to having larger number of population as compared to to those at the peripheral areas.
There are two important urban elements that can be found within this area; the
Autostrada (expressway) and the ever famous historical canal -- Naviglio. About the
diagram: This diagram patters the built up structures near the selected intervention
area; as shown, the area is filled with highly densed built structures yet surrounded by
large span of green areas. These areas are situated at the eastern peripheral areas of
Milan. This area is located below the EXPO 2015 site. Territorial Criticalities of
Naviglio Canal: The critical issue s in Naviglio area are the presence of polluted lands
and the few abandoned industries . Historically, a once dominant industrial area
supported by the railway s and roads have been a dramatic decline in activity with
several sites defunct and polluted by previous activities. Autostrada (Tangentiale)
Criticalities: The Tangentiale is marked by parks and green open space system
fragmentation. The parks in the territory such as the Parco della Cave and Bosco in
Citta della Girrettas are so fragmented with no connections amongst them; thus, it
creates a sort of discontinous green system. Abandoned industrial areas Industrial
areas Residential areas Polluted areas A A B B
19 24. ﾧ Project Replicability along the border of Milan Metropolis Fixing the
puzzle: Composing sub-projects Project EXPO 2015 Projected field Intervention II
Project Via D’acqua Project Parco 5 Comuni project field InterventionI Regi Verde
Projected field intervention II Projected field intervention I Regi Verde The three
identifible subprojects could be said to distinctive but intrinsically interrelated.
Comparing to this to the puzzling box, we identify these three subprojects as three
puzzle boxes that create less significance unless unified and properly ‘fitted together’.
Thus, the Creative park , Recreative park and Energy park made permeable and
unified through Slow Mobility and interconnected functions operate together to give a
’sense of meaning’ to the integrated Agroindustrial Park. Creative Park Green Energy
Park Recreative Park Slow mobility network I Green Energy Park I Creative Park I
Recreational Park I Experimental knowldge agro research Food production
Commercialisation and marketing Rural and Urban interchange mixity Agricultural
preservation and improvement Nature and beauty Recreation and leisure Rural and
urban interchange mixity Bio-fuel / organic waste Food production Experimental
knowledge agro research Agricultural preservation and improvement
SUSTAINABILITY WALKABILITY Urban Scenario Highly urbanized society Bike
sharing system I Re-used caschinas I Discovering landscape I Rural landscape I
Sustainable practice Slow Moblity network Urban Scenarios slow mobility network
20 25. ﾧ Urban Design and Strategies: An Urban Tourism Strategy along Seine River
in Cergy-Pontoise Located at the cross of the Ile de- France region and Normandy, as
well as at the heart of the Seine Axis and at the gate of the North Seine canal, Cergy
Pontoise agglomeration benefits from a strateigc position. The goal is to capture
inland touristic flows coming mainly from Ile- de France, but also from west of
France, thanks to the construction of th Paris Normandy TGV line. More than its
strategic location, the Oise valley is full of treasures, between the Confluence with the
Seine and Isle-Adam. The territory presents various identites. The impressionist
painters’ legacy id known worldwide. The future building of the North Seine Canal :
link between North Europe and French water- way networks will increase the number
of fluvial tourists. Cruise boats will stop in Achères, where a multimodal harbor
project is under discussion. Private leisure boats can stop in Cergy Port, a greatly
coveted marina in Ile de France. However, this marina is today saturated and there is
an ongoing project for its extension. Cergy then becomes a prerequisite place for
different kinds of tourism: private boaters as well as cruise passengers. Finally,
another major asset of this territory and which place it as an interesting centrality for
leisure is the outdoor leisure park of Cergy Pontoise, curled up in the Oise loop The
park centralizes a unique diversity of water sports and leisure activities in Ile- de -
France, for which an increasing demand is observed. The multiplicity of possiblities
offerd by this territory constitute its richness. It is a remarkable place for its tourism,
however lacking of visibility. Its identites are fragmented and its image is not
homogenous. The multiplicity of possibilities offered by this territory constitute its
richness. It is a remarkable place for tourism, however lacking of visibility. Its
identities are fragmented and its image is not homogeneous. Our approach aims at
proposing a coherent touristic offer, notably through attrac- tive and connected places,
and the creation of a global touristic identity. Thus presented, the territory becomes a
new polarity in west of the Ile-de-France region, off the beaten track of the capital,
where there is something for everyone. Confluence Saint Honorine Cergy port L’isle
Adam port Achères-Ville Tangentialle Confluence Seine-Oise Charles De Gaulle
airport Disneyland Marne-la-Vallée -chessyRER E RER C RER A Orly airport Saint
lazare TGV To Normandy Tour Eiffel La Défense Pontoise Cergy Versailles 3
Territorial Analysis: Cergy Pontoise Municipality Development pole of Grand Paris
project RER line /metro line TGV line / regional rail line within Ill De France
Development pole of Grand Paris project Regional Analysis: A strategic territory at
the cross of the Seine-Oise axis and the Grand Paris These newly finished or ongoing
projects will generate a transport hub which will relieve the actual network and
increase the transport capac- ity of the territory. The historical confluence will become
the northwest fluvial gate of the Greater Paris. It will reinforce the capacity of the
territory around the Seine in its urban, economical and environmental dimensions.
Historical Idenity: The Impressionist Legacy Despite the widely promoted “new
town” image, theoldest traces of human civilisaion on the territory of Cergy- Pontoise
dates from the neolithic period, from 5000 to 2500 years BC. A menhir aging from
this period can be seen in Cergy in the yard of the reirement home. An archeologic
site, classified as an Historical Monument is also visible in the village of Vauréal.
Later in the history, medieval villages setled around the river and on the Vexin
21 26. ﾧ B Slow Mobility Network (A) This maps develop more in detail here the
territory of the Leisure corridor, compounded with three key spaces: the Axe-Majeur,
the Outdoor leisure park and Cergy Port. The connecion between those three spaces
will also be subject to specific studies and proposals. The main strategic idea
developed through our different zooms on each of the space is the following: The
Leisure park will be located at the cross of two new public spaces which are the
future Port and the Axe-Majeur, and which will be the disper- sion places of the
visitors towards the tourisic opportuniies offered by the larger territory (Vexin, Cergy
centre, Auvers-sur-Oise, Pontoise). Focus on the Leisure Corridor (B) Firstly,the idea
is to redirect those flows of internaional tourists to the territory and its places of
interest. It would then may be neces- sary to lead a promoion campaign of the
territory to the big cruise organizaions. And lastly, the idea is to valorize the links
between the territory and different itneraries and enhance the quality of life and well
being of residents. Adding toursiics value to a cycle iinerary means to have coninuity
in the network, but also ensure the quality and the comfort of the trip, enhance the
links with the town centres, public transport staions and infrastructures. Design
Guidelines proposed design Soft border Bike and pedestrian lane New streetscape
design promenade Hard border Un-passable lots for public usage river river Section
AA Section A The new public space’s connectivity Urban Strategies in Cergy-
Pontoise A mix-used public space: The goal is to create a public-oriented place,
widely open and accessible. Port Cergy II is thought as a seamless extension of the
neigh- borhood. It will provide open housing blocks with shops and restaurants on the
ground floor, a new hotel to accommodate local and foreign tourists and a parking at
the entrance of the new port. Proposing a dry port on the opposite bank, extension of
the port,and open housing blocks. A new welcome facility is developed, providing
information to the tourists arriving by the river and from the inland territory. The
public space is wide which allows temporary facilities to host many type of programs:
musical events, farm market, and a boat fare. The new public space’s connectivity
Urban Scenarios
22 27. ﾧ NEW IMAGE REGENERATION Photo montages Urban Scenarios Lot
Appropriation Design Guideline Section Axe Majeur development Section Axe
Majeur bridge Open space below the Axe Majeur bridge Axe Majeur foot steps
Commercial development bear Axe Majeur CollonadeViewing deck and new
streetscape design To the outdoor leisure park New bike and pedestrian lane New bike
and pedestrian lane private lots promenade and the outdoor leisure park Existing
roadways L’Oise river Urban Strategies
23 28. ﾧ DON JOHNSON LONTOC a r c h i t e c t u r e + p l a n n i n g p o r t f o l i
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