York Analysis

YorkSite anlysis

Christopher DelhauntFrancesca Cameron

Jennifer StalkerJake Woods

York GuildhallLocation

LocationUnited Kingdom

York is in Yorkshire. Yorkshire Is one of the largest counties in the United Kingdom, and is located in the north of England, east of the Pennines..

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LocationYorkshire

York Is at the herart of Yorkshire, the historic capital of the North. It sits close to the southern borders of the north riding.

LocationHistoric city of york

The Guildhall site is on the eastern bank of the river ouse, slightly south of the Lendal bridge

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LocationYorkshire


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LocationOuse riverside

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York GuildhallCirculation

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CirculationMajor roads

The main road system around yorklead towards the main ring road circlingthe centre of the city.

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CirculationMajor/minor roads

The roads surrounding the ring roadallow for good access around the outerareas however closer to the centrethey stop as it gets to older sectionssuch as the shambles and streetsthat have been pedestrianised.

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CirculationMinor Roads

There are a few very smallnarrow roads close to the sitebut many of these haverestricted routes.

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CirculationCar parks

The car parks are spread out over the citywith only one temporary one.Very few are situated clsoe to the centre.There are none in a close proximity tothe Guildhall site.

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CirculationTrain routes through city

York is well connected within the rail service, it has links to most major cities as well as surrounding suburbs.

CirculationBus routes

As York city centre is pedestrianised the bus routes circle the city rather than go directly through.The Park and Ride services go out to the South, East and West linking more residential areas directly to the city

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CirculationBoat routes

The rivers Ouse and Foss run through the city, once key factors to York's success as a river port, now host primarily tourist boats rather than trade.York boat routeLeisure route

CirculationPedestrian routes

York has been at the forefront of pedestianisation since the introduction of the footstreets in 1987. The scheme in York covers 30 streets and is one of the largest pedestrianised zones in Europe. A safer, more attractive and more accessiblecity centre has been created through this idea, however, the pedestrian route linking to historic centre to the train station

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CirculationCycle routes

The rivers Ouse and Foss run through the city, once key factors to York's success as a river port, now host primarily tourist boats rather than trade.York boat routeLeisure route

York GuildhallMapping

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MappingCivic

MappingResidential

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MappingRetail

MappingResidential

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CirculationTourism

CirculationIndustry

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York GuildhallEnvironmental analysis


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Solar analysis

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Environmental analysisSun path

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Environmental analysisSuhn path

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Wind analysisWind axo

There is a strong prevailing wind that comes across the site from the South-West. The taller buildings located on the south sides of the river sheild our site slightly, however the low elevation of the Lendal Bridge seems to accellerate the wind speeds around our site.

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Wind analysisWind axo

Autumn wind is strongest during September. Later itswings round so that the direction it comes from is thesouth-east rather than the west.


Flooding

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Environmental analysisWind

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FloodingOuse section

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FloodingGuildhall site

York GuildhallTechtonics

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TechtonicsTopography

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York GuildhallMateriality

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MaterialityYorkshire stone

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MaterialityYorkshire brick

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Solar AnalysisIron

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MaterialityCoal

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Solar AnalysisConcrete

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MaterialityNational Sourcing

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Materialityconstruction

Alot of brick and stone has been used in York , particularly in the construction of historical buildings.Similar materials between buildings but nowhere is identical due to patchwork that has built up over time.

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MaterialityTextures

Buildings in York are constructed of a variety of different types brick and stone.many have been repaired in places and show patches of wear and tear

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HistoryTimeline

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HistoryTimeline

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HistoryCity growth

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HistoryCity growth

York GuildhallSite analysis

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Site analysisOrientation

York is located in the County of Yorkshire at the juction of the Rivers Ouse and Foss.The site faces South West, receiving direct sunlight from afternoon to evening.Due to its proximity to the River the site and suround-ing areas are at risk of flooding in heavy rain.

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Site analysisGuildhall

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Site analysisSite

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Site analysisFigure ground

completed.This drawing reveals the complex alley androad system around the site.There remains the obvious difference onthe two sides of the main road, with st. Helen'ssquare becoming apparent.The irregular spaces become more prominentin this drawing as they appear as left overempty spaces after the buildings have been

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The greenery in the city isriddled with paths and they filla large area of the map.They are all located in one areaadjacent to the train station. Thetracks and the York Gardens allowfor open spaces right within thecentral area of York.

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At a closer look the Guildhall looks veryboxed in by the surroudning buildings.There is some clear areas on either side,as the buildings create irregular courtyardsand spaces all over the city centre.Access to the site is therefore not the easiestto acheive currently.

The designated site will become a brownfield site when the currentsmall scale buildings are knocked down.

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Site analysisBuilding heights

York GuildhallMasterplanning

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MasterplanningCurrent access

Currently, access to the site is prohibited only to a tunnel passage located to the west of the Guild Hall. There are various allyways and passages around the site that could potentially open up the site to create new points ofaccess for pedestrians.

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MasterplanningProposed circulation

Opening up of different walls and walkways allows the east side of the river to become a connected series of courtyards

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MasterplanningUnderground circulation

By using the existing tunnel under the guildhall can create an access route straight down o the river from the church. By continuing the tunnels allows all the seperate courtyards to be accessable by tunnel

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Masterplanningunderground courtyard

Benethe the central courtyard, which is used by resteraunts, reate an underground venue, providing an escape from the city and rewarding cuiosity.

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MasterplanningGreen roof

By connecting the tunnels to the hidden staircase in the guildhall, connect to underground level to the roof, giving a large view of the city. Which provides light to draw people through the tunnels

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MasterplanningDevelopment space

The eastern courtycan become a green space with scope for further development. It acts as a connected green space between the north part of the city and the densly built up south.

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MasterplanningConnected courtyards

The other courtyards can become spaces for out-door exhibitions, seasonal markets, and resteraunts

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MasterplanningExhibition hall

The Guildhall building can become a large open exhibition space and music venue.

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Site analysisStudio spaces

The ex guildhall offices will become art studios, for both community courses and rented, private spaces by artists and musicians

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MasterplanningYork Boat jeti

The apce at the end og the elevated walkway, by the cinema will become home to a pontoon, acting as the new yeti for the york boat.

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