Site conditions & analysis
Conduct site analysis of the physical context within the identified MACRO site.
Collect data and record on the following using maps/diagrams and/or models:
Orientation (sun path)
Climate (rainfall & temperature)
Site contours
Adjacent street and vehicular traffic patterns
Pedestrian circulation
Neighbouring contexts
Vegetation
Views from the site
Views to the site
Views through the site
Noise
Human-Cultural
Site analysis: Produce a site analysis of the identified MACRO site. 5-10 minute digital presentation.
Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1ZZ4FLXETQ&feature=youtu.be
Personal Interpretation & Concept Development
Historical tracings of the MACRO site Mapping a site over a series of significant stages in the course of its history provides a description of the life and memory of a place. They can provide inspiration for a contemporary idea that connects directly with past archaeology/memory/history of the site.
Individually, produce your personal interpretation of the MACRO site in the form of sketches. The personal interpretations of the overall character of the site will inform subsequent design decisions, and it is important to record these honestly and immediately.
Lastly, identifying the key character(s) of place that would form inspiration in the design, and then present a Design Concept for a Visitor’s Interpretive Centre derived from the issues discovered.
