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Metropolitan Learning & Living

Marlene Martins
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Metropolitan Living & Learning
Bermondsey, London
CONTEXT

The site is located between a large business district (More London Development), and reconverted warehouses on the Southbank of the Thames,by Tower Bridge. The site is delimited by the Potters Fields Park on its north and west sides, by Lambeth College and Tooley street on its south side and by Tower Bridge Road on its eastern side.
Its location between districts with such distinct characters, its gateway position to South London, the presence of the river, the park and the particularities of the site and its surroundings make this place one of the most interesting vacant sites in the region.

PROGRAM
The urban design proposal should present a solution for the site that includes, as a minimum: an extension of the existing park, other public spaces, commerce, housing and an open learning centre. The adoption of mixed uses aims at promoting a more balanced and sustainable intervention, providing diversity, activities at different periods of the day, and encouraging social interaction at different levels.

CONCEPT

This concept holds a strong relationship with the theme of nature. Buildings and open spaces connect together by having a inside and outside relationship through the courtyard spaces created between them. The lower path creates a new focal point, its combination of sustainable timber decking and elevated, ‘seating arrangements’ shows a reflection from the bridge of the River Thames where the route ends in a, ‘floating pier’. The landscape and public spaces created, ‘sweep’ across the buildings. A large open hardscape is incorporated with the learning spaces. The combination of a bridge floating East - West of the site and the lower path acts as the ‘drive’ of the design. They create circulation to all key areas of the site as well as giving the public the freedom to discover other indirect routes of the site.
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metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
metropolitan london London bridge Urban Design Development commercial housing river thames architecture tower bridge bermondsey Concept design
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