Initial Design | Interior conditionThe architectural research project began with an exploration into the rejuvenation of the industrial peri-urban landscape in Abbeyleix and how this site in question can be the catalyst for regeneration and rejuvenation of industrial hinterlands.
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Research design | Boundary conditionThe research idea comes from the opportunity’s boundaries provide to the social interaction among the community. The formation of walls enclosing the territory allow the edges of the site to become individual spaces that allow overlap between the outside working of the surrounding landscape and the inner working of the community gardens
The boundary conditions were then determined by a series of sectional studies in which the site was dissected into geographical orientation from North to South and West to East |
West to East section
South to North section
Condition 1 | Transitional boundaryThe first boundary condition to be established was transitional space between the busy exterior world of the main road and the allotment gardens of the site. This would be established by a open shed having an thick stone wall to the exterior and open colonnade to the interior allowing for machines to park under and people to sit and look out into the gardens.
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Condition 2 | Existing boundaryThe second boundary condition is regarding the existing structures that forms the western edge of the site. The boundary in question is a traditional metre high stone-built wall that wraps around the existing woodland on the edge the site. By repairing of existing structures and adding routes through them allow from the boundaries to form vital links between spaces.
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Condition 3 | Natural boundaryThe introduction of a natural boundary on the southern edge of the site would be the third condition. It provides an eco-system for the forest behind the site to interact with giving wildlife opportunity to move from one context to another. It also gives protection against the river that is positioned south of the site. It shows that a boundary does that have to be man of heavy material but can be as subtle as a hedgerow.
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Condition 4 | Functional boundaryThe final boundary condition is one of economic function, which is the introduction of greenhouses on the northern edge of the site. Due to the road having limited car traffic and limited pedestrian movement it is ideal for this boundary to be a secluded entry point and suited for the residents who live in close proximity. This allows the community to enter the gardens and greenhouses and perform daily task of maintenance and care without the need to enter the main public entrances.
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