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Contents

Soil Group Research

Formal Investigation

Progam and Site

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Design Proposal47

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Avon is a meandering river that flows through the centre of Christchurch

It was formed in the last ice age, which makes it rather young in geological t

Since Christchurch was settled, the Avon River has a had a strong presence in the c

One can either experience the Avon River by meandering through the Botanic Gardens

Hagley Park or one can enjoy it by taking a ride with one of the well known punte

My aim is to develop a project where the river doesnt just flow through the city but

comes a part of the LIVING city. Eating and drinking is always a large part of society, whe

er its a first date or brunch with grandparents, food is always a good excuse to ta

break. Restaurants, bars, cafes and clubs are a great way to bring together different

tures and tastes from around the world. The idea is for a 24hr program starting with fes for breakfast in the morning, and restaurants serving lunch and dinner. Then when

kitchens close the young come out to play, and restaurants transform into lively b

Using Auckland City as an example, the Town Hall sits in the centre of the CBD as a landmar

much as it is a functioning hall. The surrounding area of the Civic however is always under

velopment and ever changing. It is alive with markets and performance. During the Rugby World

it was a popular fan zone and a screen was erected. Thousands stood and cheered New Zealand

transformable space is perfect for a city trying to find its feet again. A meeting place ca

the Avon Park for all ages and kinds of people. Hey meet me at the Avon Park in 15?

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DALIA AL TIMIMI AMANDA NAKARMI JEREMY WYMER

soil group research

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CHRISTCHURCHCITYCANTERBURY

56-34

MA

34-23

MA

23-15

MA

15-5 MA 5-2 MA 2 MA-

117000

The Changing Shape of New Zealand

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Banks Peninsula was once an

island. It was the result of

two Hawaiian shield volcanoes

errupting 12 - 6 million years

ago. Shield volcanoes are

nearly entirely made of lava

flows. During the last glaci-

ation the mainlaind and this

peninsula were joined up as the

sea was filled with outwashed

sediments. This is known as

the Cantebury Plains today and

includes Christchurch City

Banks Peninsula

Banks Peninsula

Christchurch

Glaciers

Outwash and aggradation

The Last Glaciation sometimes refered to as the Last Ice Age oc-

cured around 100 000 to 10 000 years ago. A glacier is a large

mass of ice the flows downwards. They carry rocks and soil with

them. As glaciers melt they create valleys and deposit sediments.This map shows the areas of Cantebury that have formed because of

this glaciation.

New Zealand During the Last Glaciation

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Greywacke and agrillite

Post-glacial alluvium and dune sand

Flow rhyolite, breccia and obsidian

Sandstone, siltstone and claystone

Basalt flows

Andesite

Volcanic and associated intrusive rocks Sedimentary and metamorphic rocks

The Geology of Christchurch and Surrounding Areas

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THE CHANGING SHAPE OF NEW ZEALAND

When completeting this research investigation I became curious with the vein

like shapes in Aerial Photography. The Cantebury plains are special to not

just New Zealand but the world in that there is extensive river braiding. The

reasearch we have completed shows the softness and the newness of Christchurch

and her District (it having not existed til the last ice age). This soft sed-

imentary outwash was a perfect scenario for the glacier melt and weather to

form braiding channels. The flows push it through and out creating not only

Cantebury but the majestic rivers that are a part of it

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rarangaFORMAL INVESTIGATIO

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Discharge A straight channel ismore likely to form

when there is more

discharge

Slope Rivers are steeper intheir headwaters but

as it flows away slope

decreases. Its the

changes along with

discharge that make

braiding occur irregu-

larly

Vertical Limits The depth of the alluvial

aquifier

Lateral Limits The width of the flood

plains

Bedrock Eroded material forms the

basis of highly braided

rivers

Mountain RangeAssociation with steep

mountains can include cre-

ating own weather. High

rainfall etc can affect

the river channels and

increase/decrease braid-

ing.

Sediment Sediment yields from NZ

braided rivers are highest

for rivers anywhere in the

world. NZ is 0.2% landmass

of world but contributes

1% of sediment input to

worlds oceans

Size of Channels Braided Rivers have 1 ormore larger channels that

are sustained even through

flood and droughts. The

side braids are more sub-

ject to river fluctuations

Springs and Ponds Springs are common in

braided river plains but

only a small part of the

wet area. They keep tem-

perature stable. They are

distinct physicaly and

chemicaly. Can use the

aquifiers to sustain

height of water. Also hasclarity in water.

Lentic/slow moving water

like ponds form at inter-

sections with ground water

and can be seasonal.

What is a Braided River?

are characterised by having a

number of alluvial channels

with bars and islands between

meeting and dividing again,

and presenting from the air

the intertwining effect of a

braid. - S.N. Lane

B r a i d e d R i v e r s

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Main Channels

1 or more larger channels that are sustained even through

flood and droughts.

Side Braids

The side braids are more subject to river fluctuations

meeting and dividing

Points where side braids and main channels intersect

Points where Side Braids or main channels divide into more

braids, channels

Waiau

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Slope Discharge

50 ML25 ML

200mm

600mm

Slope Discharge

50 ML25 ML

100mm

600mm

Food Colour Experiment

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Laminar Flow

A flow where turbulence is not shown is called a Laminar or stream-

line flow.

Meeting and Dividing

These points connect or separate two or more flows creating a braid-

ing effect

Multiple Braids

Side braids are maintained by ongoing glacier melt and rain.

This braiding is directly connected with slope, obstacles and/ordischarge

Eddy

Opposite of a laminar, an eddy is a reverse current. This occurs

when there is an obstacle or a change in turbulance

River Language

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Paper Models

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Elevations

Braiding SystemUsing the images of paper models, Heightfield was applied and exploded to generate braided lines to create a language

Heightfield

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Elevations

Heightfield

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Elevations

Heightfield

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avon rivePROGRAM AND SITE INVESTIGAT

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THE AVON PRECINCT

For the Avon Precinct the site has to be on the

river but the river covers most of the city. The

program calls for a stratified form. In the Intial

site plan the program was to spread throughout

the city. But there is too much distance between

points, walking is difficult. One could only ex-

perience one program in one visit. The site has

been then reduced to a small part of the riverbeds

in front of oxford terrace above cashel street.

This area was formally called the strip.

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AERIAL VIEW OF POST-QUAKE SITE24th Februrary 2011

CASHEL STREET

HEREFORD STREET

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The Strip was Christchurchs restaurant and bar precinct before th

earthquake. it was heavily damaged and will now have to be demol

ished. It was once a lively meeting place for the young and the youn

at heart.

Currently the nightlife scene has moved out into the suburbs as th

Strip is now non existant. Even watching a movie is a little diffi

cult as many cinemas are closed. The social part of people cannot b

quelled and a revamp and remodelling of Christchurch is needed.

Like many cities the drinking precinct is always loathed by some. Th

Avon Precinct would use some of the same site as the strip but als

occupy the river banks on either side. This space would be respecte

and enjoyed by not just Christchurchs drinking citizens. Instead o

seeing the river as a background image or a simple hindrance, consid

ering it in a building is something that The Avon Dristict will trto portray.

Cashel Street is one of the more important public spaces in Christchurch

It is a social and retail hub that attracts many visitors, showin

off Christchurchs capacity to host. With the Christchurch earthquak

came dire consequences for the area but has been developed in the pas

year with the re:START Mall. This whole area is to become a pedestria

mall with a tram network to be introduced into the area. The Bridg

of Rememberance, a memorial to NZ Soldiers was significantly damage

but will be fixed.

The Strip, Christchurch

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Jeremy Wymer : A New Zealand Design Showcase and

Retail complex

Dalia Al Timimi : A mixed use apartment block

Chun Qun Zhang : A central transport hub

Amanda Nakarmi : an entertainment and interaction

hotspot

Interaction

Commerce

Mobility

Proximity

SURROUNDING PROJECTS24th Februrary 2011

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Who? All the people of Christchurch will be the target. Not just a tourist destina-tion. Some groups more than others but everyone has a need. These are some pos-

sible groups and what they might want from a public space

Under 1 m and their families : Young and still learning. They will always be ac-

companied by an adult

Park space, markets, Day or early evening events, cafes, temporary events like

lantern festival-world buskers festival-international childrens acts

School Children : Begining to travel by themselves and getting licenses. Has

internet acces, a facebook and Owns a digital camera.

Park space, markets, early evening events, temporary events like lantern

festival-world buskers festival, Live music, Comedy acts, sports coverage(Fan

zone).

Studying and Broke : Independent, Social but a light wallet. Social Media gen-

eration

markets, day and late evening events, temporary events like lantern festival-

world buskers festival, Live music, Comedy acts, sports coverage(Fan zone),

Cafes, Drinking and Clubbing

Young, Professional or Young at Heart : independent, Social coffee drinkers

with a pay check.

markets, late evening or weekend events, Live music, Comedy acts, sports

coverage(Fan zone), Cafes, Restaurants, Drinking and but less Clubbing

nest or empty nest : parents who have time or need time

markets, day or night events, Live music, Comedy acts, sports coverage(Fan

zone), Cafes, Restaurants, Drinking and but no Clubbing

Super Gold Card Members : Wise and experienced, looking to enjoy life

Park space, markets, day or early evening events, comdey, performing arts,

comedy, Cafes, Restaurants

Spatial Requirements:

Dining and Drinking

Fixed Event Space

Temporary Event Space

Green Space

P R

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Parks and Recreation

A park doesnt have to be several hectares and a family of ducks. If g

space is on the agenda then this is a green space that will actually

used. A meeting place called the Avon Precinct for all ages and kinds

people. Hey meet me at the Avon Precinct in 15?

Bar and Restaurants

Eating and drinking is always a large part of society. The cherry on top of

hour city is a place where the young and young at heart have a place to p

Appealing to them brings them to christchurch to work, helping the city to g

Considering our aging population, fresh ideas from fresh minds are the fut

Using Auckland City as an example, the Town Hall sits in the centre of

CBD as a landmark as much as it is a functioning hall. The surrounding a

of the Civic however is always under development and ever changing. It

alive with Markets and performance.

Transformable space

5 D P

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Safety Mobility Proximity Commerce Interaction

Darkness has always

been associated with

the dangerous as-

pects of society.

Chrischurch could be

lit up and people

would feel more in-

clined to step out at

night than before

making the usuable

day longer

A succesful social

environment assures

there is always mo-

bility. Whether it

is walking or public

transport. with an

increase in interac-

tion there is more

need for infrastruc-

ture to be improved

and increased to in-

clude later operat-

ing times

The location of am-

menities and accomo-

dation can increase

the mobility as it

becomes easier.

Being near a central

hub of transport can

connect to more

people in outer sub-

urbs. the culture of

city living could be

made more popular as

there is something

to gain from being

near an active hot-

spot

The 9 to 5 opening

hours could be done

away with as the city

becomes alive at

night. In larger

countries, a lot of

the money to be made

is made after

sunset. as people

leave their desk

jobs and come out to

interact. the boost

in activity could

help local business.

after finishing work

it wouldnt just be

your local countdown

Interaction is what

would be ideal. The

more community and

culture that is to be

shared the better.

Christchurch needs

to liven up again.

The art of conversa-

tion can be saved if

we had more excuses

to meet face to face.

As social media

takes over there is

less need to grab a

coffee with a

friend.

5 Design Principles

5 Design Strategies

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Function Visual

Representation

Physical Ob-

jects or space

time Behaviour

Defining interac-

tions. A simple

guideline for use of

space

Appealing to the in-

dividual. Things in-

clude but are not

limited to a Name,

Typography, Graph-

ics.

The Physical space

where the individual

occupies. a positive

Spatial experience

will attract return-

ing guests and new-

comers.

The amount of time

and time of day the

individual spends in

the physical space.

The interaction a

activities that co

from all the prev

ous factors.

Restaurants, bars,

outdoor stage ,

scenic seating,

bridge from one riv-

erbank to the other

A name for the whole

area can influence

ones initial judge-

ment of the place. In

auckland some names

include The Viaduct,

Wynyard Quarter.

The architecture

itself. The space

will be both outdoor

and indoor wihtout a

clear defined bar-

rier between those

spaces. Also inte-

grate a bridging

system into the

building form

Ideally the area

will be alive from

brunch to late night

drinks. Increasing

commerce and inter-

action

A succesfull rea

tion would be r

turning guests

all different tim

of the day. Inclu

ing the old and t

young and even t

very young. A spa

usuable for ever

one, anytime for

5 Design Strategies

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Open Space

(No Doors)

Fixed Space

(Doors with

Locks)

Green and Temporary Event

Dining and Meeting

Flexible Space with

Commerce

Information

Building or Structre 2000

Cafe/Restaurant/Bar/C

lub

1 x 450SQM

Flexible/Auditorium/Indoor

Stage

Paved Area/Outdoor

Stage

Commercial space

1 x 150 SQM

Information centre/net kiosk

1 x 150 SQM

True Green Space 5000 SQM

Avon River 1000

SPATIAL DIVISION

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Markets Live Music/Busking

Cafe and Delis

12pm 6pm 12am

Restaurant Bar/Club

Indoor Market After School

Activities

Evening Shows

Bar/Club

24 hour Information Centre and Net

Store Opening Hours

6AM

Green and Temporary Event Space

Dining and Meeting Space

Flexible Space with

Commerce

Information Centre

24 HOUR PROGAM

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24 HOUR CHRISTCHURCH

A city that never sleeps is not neccesarily one with an overbearing boss and

a drinking problem. Theatre, comedy, music, night markets, day markets.

When one set of shops closes, another is just opening up half a block away.

Visitor Trajectories

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Visitor Trajectories

7000 SQM

Health

Precinct

Art

Gallery

Cashel

Mall

Cathedral

Square

Old Town Hall/

Cultural

Centre

Proposed

Accomodation

Design

Exchange

Innovation

Hub

Bus

Interchange

Convention

Centre

Performing

Arts District

Stadium

Museum/Arts

Centre

FORM and Circulation

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FORM and Circulation

Thinking about deflection of flow and the pedestrian traffic behav-

iour. In New Zealand people are more comfortable walking on the same

side we drive on, the left. When spaces tighten, groups of people

form a V shape This has helped to inform the tapered ends of the

form concept.

People do not often travel alone if they can avoid

it. 50-70% of Pedestrians are in groups of 2 or

more.

When spaces tighten people form a V shape when in

a group of 3 or a U shape when in a group of 4.

Smaller spaces or changes in path cause people to

walk slower.

People in different nations and cultures have ten-

dencys to stay to the left or right side. Pedes-

trian Traffic can prevent collisions if people

have similar inclinations. New Zealanders drive on

the right hand side therefore more likey to stay

to their left.

km/h

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1:500 Site Plan

HEREFORD STREE

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1:500 Site Plan

STORE INFORMATION CENTREDINING FLEXIBLE SPACE/STAGE PAVED OUTDOOR AREA

CASHEL STREET

HEREFORD STREE

1:200 Site Section

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1:200 Site Section

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1:100 PLAN

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BAR

DETAIL SECTION

1:100 PLAN450 m2 Pavilion with Restaurant and Bar function

1:100 PLAN 1:100 PLAN

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1:100 PLAN150 m2 Pavilion with Cafe function

1:100 PLAN150 m2 Pavilion with Information Centre function

1 : 200 SKYLIGHT PLAN

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1 : 20 DETAIL SECTION

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TOPS

OIL

GROUND

SCORIA

110MM

DRAINAG

EPIPE

WITH

FILTE

RS

OCK

CABLE ANCHOR

360 MM

PLASTIC BALL

GUSSET PLATE

450 MM CONCRETE

BUBBLEDECK

SOFFIT DECK

ROOF DECK

300X50

MM

GUTTER

REINFO

RCING

BAR

10 MM STEEL CABLE

50 MM INSULATION

150 MM EXTERNAL

CONCRETE WALL

100 MM INTERNAL

CONCRETE WALL

550MM

RAF

TFO

UNDA

TION

MEM

BRAN

E

300MM

CONCRETEFL

OOR

SLAB

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INFORMATION CENTRE

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