Design of Silo D
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The design itself is focused on retaining the original architectural character whilst also making it fit into the surround environment. To do this, a roof terrace has been added to Silo D which can be accessed through the middle of Silo D via staircases that will be added. This will be used for things like studying or just to enjoy the views of the rest of the docklands. Cafes will also be added to the bottom of Silo D which will be located next to the finger dock, encouraging people to interact with one another. Connections to the rest of the site are key in creating an easily accessible space, and therefore paths will be revitalized and smoothened out, making it easier for cyclists and pedestrians to make their way through the site and increasing the overall legibility.
Design of Silo D
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The design itself is focused on retaining the original architectural character whilst also making it fit into the surround environment. To do this, a roof terrace has been added to Silo D which can be accessed through the middle of Silo D via staircases that will be added. This will be used for things like studying or just to enjoy the views of the rest of the docklands. Cafes will also be added to the bottom of Silo D which will be located next to the finger dock, encouraging people to interact with one another. Connections to the rest of the site are key in creating an easily accessible space, and therefore paths will be revitalized and smoothened out, making it easier for cyclists and pedestrians to make their way through the site and increasing the overall legibility.
Design of Silo D
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The design itself is focused on retaining the original architectural character whilst also making it fit into the surround environment. To do this, a roof terrace has been added to Silo D which can be accessed through the middle of Silo D via staircases that will be added. This will be used for things like studying or just to enjoy the views of the rest of the docklands. Cafes will also be added to the bottom of Silo D which will be located next to the finger dock, encouraging people to interact with one another. Connections to the rest of the site are key in creating an easily accessible space, and therefore paths will be revitalized and smoothened out, making it easier for cyclists and pedestrians to make their way through the site and increasing the overall legibility.
Design of Silo D
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The design itself is focused on retaining the original architectural character whilst also making it fit into the surround environment. To do this, a roof terrace has been added to Silo D which can be accessed through the middle of Silo D via staircases that will be added. This will be used for things like studying or just to enjoy the views of the rest of the docklands. Cafes will also be added to the bottom of Silo D which will be located next to the finger dock, encouraging people to interact with one another. Connections to the rest of the site are key in creating an easily accessible space, and therefore paths will be revitalized and smoothened out, making it easier for cyclists and pedestrians to make their way through the site and increasing the overall legibility.
Design of Silo D
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The design itself is focused on retaining the original architectural character whilst also making it fit into the surround environment. To do this, a roof terrace has been added to Silo D which can be accessed through the middle of Silo D via staircases that will be added. This will be used for things like studying or just to enjoy the views of the rest of the docklands. Cafes will also be added to the bottom of Silo D which will be located next to the finger dock, encouraging people to interact with one another. Connections to the rest of the site are key in creating an easily accessible space, and therefore paths will be revitalized and smoothened out, making it easier for cyclists and pedestrians to make their way through the site and increasing the overall legibility.
Design of Silo D
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The design itself is focused on retaining the original architectural character whilst also making it fit into the surround environment. To do this, a roof terrace has been added to Silo D which can be accessed through the middle of Silo D via staircases that will be added. This will be used for things like studying or just to enjoy the views of the rest of the docklands. Cafes will also be added to the bottom of Silo D which will be located next to the finger dock, encouraging people to interact with one another. Connections to the rest of the site are key in creating an easily accessible space, and therefore paths will be revitalized and smoothened out, making it easier for cyclists and pedestrians to make their way through the site and increasing the overall legibility.
A diverse hub for all
Silo D is one of the two main heritage sites that are currently inactive. Removing this iconic building would damage the sites diverse and historic background, therefore Silo D will be retained on site, regenerated to fit into the surrounding area whilst still maintaining its outstanding architectural character. The Silo D quarter will be transformed into a diverse hub, where people can go for coffee, food or even book boat rides from within the finger dock. By doing this, it incorporates the sites heritage whilst acting as an incentive for people to come into and through the site.
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A diverse hub for all
Silo D is one of the two main heritage sites that are currently inactive. Removing this iconic building would damage the sites diverse and historic background, therefore Silo D will be retained on site, regenerated to fit into the surrounding area whilst still maintaining its outstanding architectural character. The Silo D quarter will be transformed into a diverse hub, where people can go for coffee, food or even book boat rides from within the finger dock. By doing this, it incorporates the sites heritage whilst acting as an incentive for people to come into and through the site.
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A diverse hub for all
Silo D is one of the two main heritage sites that are currently inactive. Removing this iconic building would damage the sites diverse and historic background, therefore Silo D will be retained on site, regenerated to fit into the surrounding area whilst still maintaining its outstanding architectural character. The Silo D quarter will be transformed into a diverse hub, where people can go for coffee, food or even book boat rides from within the finger dock. By doing this, it incorporates the sites heritage whilst acting as an incentive for people to come into and through the site.
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A diverse hub for all
Silo D is one of the two main heritage sites that are currently inactive. Removing this iconic building would damage the sites diverse and historic background, therefore Silo D will be retained on site, regenerated to fit into the surrounding area whilst still maintaining its outstanding architectural character. The Silo D quarter will be transformed into a diverse hub, where people can go for coffee, food or even book boat rides from within the finger dock. By doing this, it incorporates the sites heritage whilst acting as an incentive for people to come into and through the site.
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A diverse hub for all
Silo D is one of the two main heritage sites that are currently inactive. Removing this iconic building would damage the sites diverse and historic background, therefore Silo D will be retained on site, regenerated to fit into the surrounding area whilst still maintaining its outstanding architectural character. The Silo D quarter will be transformed into a diverse hub, where people can go for coffee, food or even book boat rides from within the finger dock. By doing this, it incorporates the sites heritage whilst acting as an incentive for people to come into and through the site.
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A diverse hub for all
Silo D is one of the two main heritage sites that are currently inactive. Removing this iconic building would damage the sites diverse and historic background, therefore Silo D will be retained on site, regenerated to fit into the surrounding area whilst still maintaining its outstanding architectural character. The Silo D quarter will be transformed into a diverse hub, where people can go for coffee, food or even book boat rides from within the finger dock. By doing this, it incorporates the sites heritage whilst acting as an incentive for people to come into and through the site.
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A diverse hub for all
Silo D is one of the two main heritage sites that are currently inactive. Removing this iconic building would damage the sites diverse and historic background, therefore Silo D will be retained on site, regenerated to fit into the surrounding area whilst still maintaining its outstanding architectural character. The Silo D quarter will be transformed into a diverse hub, where people can go for coffee, food or even book boat rides from within the finger dock. By doing this, it incorporates the sites heritage whilst acting as an incentive for people to come into and through the site.
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A diverse hub for all
Silo D is one of the two main heritage sites that are currently inactive. Removing this iconic building would damage the sites diverse and historic background, therefore Silo D will be retained on site, regenerated to fit into the surrounding area whilst still maintaining its outstanding architectural character. The Silo D quarter will be transformed into a diverse hub, where people can go for coffee, food or even book boat rides from within the finger dock. By doing this, it incorporates the sites heritage whilst acting as an incentive for people to come into and through the site.
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A diverse hub for all
Silo D is one of the two main heritage sites that are currently inactive. Removing this iconic building would damage the sites diverse and historic background, therefore Silo D will be retained on site, regenerated to fit into the surrounding area whilst still maintaining its outstanding architectural character. The Silo D quarter will be transformed into a diverse hub, where people can go for coffee, food or even book boat rides from within the finger dock. By doing this, it incorporates the sites heritage whilst acting as an incentive for people to come into and through the site.
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Design of Silo D
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The design itself is focused on retaining the original architectural character whilst also making it fit into the surround environment. To do this, a roof terrace has been added to Silo D which can be accessed through the middle of Silo D via staircases that will be added. This will be used for things like studying or just to enjoy the views of the rest of the docklands. Cafes will also be added to the bottom of Silo D which will be located next to the finger dock, encouraging people to interact with one another. Connections to the rest of the site are key in creating an easily accessible space, and therefore paths will be revitalized and smoothened out, making it easier for cyclists and pedestrians to make their way through the site and increasing the overall legibility.
Newly added roof terrace
The Silo D Quarter​
Street view of Silo D
Addressing the issues
Addressing the issues
Design of Silo D
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The design itself is focused on retaining the original architectural character whilst also making it fit into the surround environment. To do this, a roof terrace has been added to Silo D which can be accessed through the middle of Silo D via staircases that will be added. This will be used for things like studying or just to enjoy the views of the rest of the docklands. Cafes will also be added to the bottom of Silo D which will be located next to the finger dock, encouraging people to interact with one another. Connections to the rest of the site are key in creating an easily accessible space, and therefore paths will be revitalized and smoothened out, making it easier for cyclists and pedestrians to make their way through the site and increasing the overall legibility.
Silo D
Example of what the site could look like
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A diverse hub for all
Silo D is one of the two main heritage sites that are currently inactive. Removing this iconic building would damage the sites diverse and historic background, therefore Silo D will be retained on site, regenerated to fit into the surrounding area whilst still maintaining its outstanding architectural character. The Silo D quarter will be transformed into a diverse hub, where people can go for coffee, food or even book boat rides from within the finger dock. By doing this, it incorporates the sites heritage whilst acting as an incentive for people to come into and through the site.
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Green space & new retail units
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The area around Silo D will act as public green space for those that are looking for a fun place to relax and enjoy the company of others within a safe environment. The residential buildings currently there will also be retained, however a new development alongside them will be constructed with mixed-use retail in mind. Due to its close proximity to the road, it will be easily accessible and therefore create more footfall into the area, increasing the sites economic impact.
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The Silo D Quarter​
Green lamp posts in London
Green Lamps
Lighting here is key to making this environment as safe as possible, and so green lamp posts will be scattered all throughout the site. These lamps however, are unique in that they have been retrofitted with self-sustaining vegetation, recirculating water that reduces waste. A high water retention fabric will be used to maximise this water use. This system works through the use of solar-panels attached to the top of the vegetation that powers the irrigation system of the vegetation. It has been proven that this method of incorporating greenery into the built environment reduces stress as well as heart rate and blood pressure. These lamps will therefore not only help with maintaining safety, but also mental health and well-being.
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Public Art & Playgrounds
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The green space around Silo D is vast, and therefore there is more than enough space to incorporate intricate and unique designs that will in turn create a sense of place for Silo D. Public art is what invigorates and humanizes public areas, and through this the site will gain value as well as interest. It is easy to create a green space and call it that, however that would not stand out in a world where everywhere looks like everywhere, and having that art in the centre of it all creates a unique identity that won't be found anywhere else. The beauty of it is how it is freely accessible to the public.
Concept designs of public art in open green spaces
Design of Silo D
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The design itself is focused on retaining the original architectural character whilst also making it fit into the surrounding environment. To do this, a roof terrace has been added to Silo D which can be accessed through the middle of Silo D via staircases that will be added. This will be used for things like studying or just to enjoy the views of the rest of the docklands. Cafes will also be added to the bottom of Silo D which will be located next to the finger dock, encouraging people to interact with one another. Connections to the rest of the site are key in creating an easily accessible space, and therefore paths will be revitalized and smoothened out, making it easier for cyclists and pedestrians to make their way through the site and increasing the overall legibility.
Newly added roof terrace
The Silo D Quarter​
Street view of Silo D