Below are a few images from a 1:500model which I used to explore the structural constraints of the site. Following the notion of only using the existing piers to ground my proposal, I explored the geometry which was set up by these existing piers, whilst baring in mind the initial thoughts I have had on mass and programme. The main principles were to span between each pier whilst maintaining access beneath for passing traffic. Therefore, there is the inevitable contraction of geometry around the mid point of each span and the heightening of geometry above each pier. This  may turn out to be no more than a little exercise, but at least I have another model to photograph and the uni’s laser worked!

This is the 200 scale white card model I have been working on. This photo shows the existing roofscape.

This photo shows the initial massing model at 200 scale. At the moment it is nothing more than a shell with a few basic moves to determine how the building might begin to sit within its context.

And here is another shot to give you a better sense of scale. I realise it looks like a big lump.

Since the last crit I have been steadily working towards a number of significant pieces notably my city feed architecture and historical timeline the results of which I hope to present soon. I am also working on the programme which seems to have gone forwards and backwards over the last week or so… The above drawing is trying to figure out how the basic spatial arrangement could work with my massing strategy and is something most people responded to in the last session.

For the examination into  circulation of  processes that I am proposing on site, I have also done a study into the different routes that users will follow through Bristol to reach the site.

Following on from earlier in the week, I have started to visualize the nature of the service station-  the market hall present on the north bank and the more industrial activities spanning between the existing piers to the south. Initial studies indicate some sort of a control tower will occupy the central most piers, with ancillary spaces such as offices and storage spaces also inhabiting this area of the site.