site analysis

SITE ANALYSIS

Prepared by Özlem Erdoğdu Erkarslan

This stage involves deciphering opportunities and constraints within the proposed site. Designers visit the site and document the gathered information in a systematical way before they start to the initial design schemes.

An analysis of local authority regulations, Resource Consent requirements, orientation, views, levels, heritage implications, legal requirements, relationship with neighbouring sites and available utilities and service routes all help give everyone some certainty with which to make decisions on the direction in which project should go.

Of course all this information can be of great benefit in deciding whether the site is appropriate for our project or not. At the second stage, the designer become aware of the topography, geological conditions, existing built environment in the distant surroundings, flora and fauna, traffic network, and climatic effects.

When you visit the site you should take a camera, sketch papers and a hard base for taking notes in the open air conditions. It is also recommended to wear properly, in a casual way. Especially trekking shoes may be very helpful.

The below information should be gathered and drawn on the maps systematically. So, before visiting the site take the maps and aerial views. It is also helpful to learn the building codes (set backs, maximum construction area, maximum height, etc…) before visiting the site. If you forget to do any of these, listed below, you should revisit the site in order to complete the whole procedure. For some of the items, you will be in need of making a further research.

1. Topography: The site map usually includes topographical information. However it is always recommended to check as if the map has the correct information, since topographical conditions can be rapidly changed even because of the winds, or erosion. It is also sometimes difficult to understand the topographical conditions only truly based on the maps, especially for the students of first year design studio.

2. Geological Conditions: We will be in need of earth quake cracks. Always ask for the latest geographical maps from the related municipality. If there is no investigation and geological map for the site, you should consult with a geologist.

4. Existing Building Pattern: Take notes on the site map by giving information about the heights and functions of the buildings around. You may be in need of measure some buildings if they are not indicated on the site maps. Mark the historical buildings n the site map. Take notes for all the necessary information in order to draw a figure ground map.

5. Traffic Network: The primary and secondary vehicle roads, bus-stops, railways (if any), pedestrian ways, short-cuts.

6. Climatic effects: Prevailing wind, its direction and speed for winter and summer time, Humidity and average temperature. Sometimes local meteorology stations transform the data on the web. If you can not reach to that data from the web sources, you should visit the meteorology station later on. Look at the existing buildings. Try to see, if any of the building facades were corrupted in color, or if there is evidence of damp. If you have time, visit the site at different times of the day.

7. Flora and Fauna: Trees, their location, height and width. Generally the site maps do not include this information. We may be in need of measuring the trees in order to draw them on the map.

8. Miscellaneous: Also, observe the people living in the area, try to understand the average income and social status, investigate their special needs and expectations. You can also try to make short informal interviews by the people passing by. It is sometimes more important what we learn from the local people in comparison with the information we gather from the formal sources. You may be in need of making a further research about the history or social issues related with the site and its distant surrounding.

During the site visit, take photographs from different angles. Do not forget to mark the shooting angle on the map, as in the proper rank in your camera. (1,2,3,4..)

Sketching is always recommended, because it helps you to understand what you are looking at. Don’t forget that it takes only a second to take a photograph. When sketching, you will have a longer time to think about the moment you are in.

Perşembe günü için acil duyuru

Yarın arazi göreceğiz. Açık hava koşullarına uygun giyinin. Ayakkabılar spor, ya da trekking olursa iyi olur. Ama mutlaka kamera, eskiz kağıdı ve açık havada not alınması için paper klipi olan sekreter tablası. Sabah erkenden gelin. Bu maili okuyan hemen yurttakilere bir haber yollasın.

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