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Werf[TAAL] Site Analysis 03 Fig 65 werf[TAAL] Site Analysis _03 Fig 65_. Broken down bus on site. 60 61 site analysis_ Direction of future developement. [Ext 4] North to Definition Site analysis is an outside-in process were the design R 55 Pretoria West environment is investigated to determine what language or 'taal' the design proposal wants to speak. In other words, how the design proposal will fit best. site R 55 2 N 14 N 14 The Site R55: Problems 1 The site is centrally situated on the eastern border of the existing As the analysis process and understanding of Werftaal formalised and serviced part of Olievenhoutbosch; between the (the site specific conditions) developed, it became evident that the two main entrances to the township and adjacent the R55 road. R55 road divides the existing developed community on the East future developement Relocated informal from the proposed future development on the West and that the unserviced area. R55: Opportunities site is ideally situated for the establishment of a pedestrian bridge that will link the old and new communities of Olievenhoutbosch. This road connects Sandton to Pretoria-West and links with the N14 that is used by the residents to travel to Centurion. This road Other influences Entrance to is the primary route used by the community for travel but also Olievenhoutbosch Relocated informal the connector between more developed communities such as The site is ideally situated near schools, taxi ranks and pedestrian unserviced area. Sandton and Centurion. As one travels on the R55 South towards routes and motivates pedestrian movement along the proposed the entrance of Olievenhoutbosch, the proposed site is gradually green educational strip that spans across Olievenhoutbosch revealed to the passer by. The site is stretched out on a hill which from West to East. The site is currently a greenfield site but subtly further emphasises views to and from the site. The location of the communicates certain characteristics and traits that can only be chosen site thus plays a vital role in the enlightenment process of perceived on the site. South 0200 400 1000 R 55 the rest of society, who are often detached from the challenges Fig 66. Nolli of Olievenhoutbosch. and efforts that occur within townships such as Olievenhoutbosch. Tshwane.gov.co.za.GIS 2012 R 55 62 to Sandton 63 Fig 67_. Aerial photograph of site. (Tshwane.gov.co.za.GIS 2012) Sensory analysis and orientation_ Panoramic view toward site from R 55 A sensory analysis is of crucial importance, as it creates an understanding of visual impact, views to and from the site, traffic noise, general weather conditions, available materials and movement patterns. site for proposed new Sport For Development Community Complex R55 South toward R55 South toward Sandton to Entrance Olievenhoutbosch educational Proposed and concervation area wetland existing Olievenhoutbosch Primary School R55 North Noise Noise fig 68. Panoramic view towards site from R55. 1 64 65 Sensory analysis and orientation_ ‘ I LIKE A VIEW BUT LIKE TO SIT WITH MY BACK TOWARDS IT.’ (STEIN 1998: 127) Panoramic View From Site The famous American writer and poet, Gertrude Stein, understood that a view offers much more than an elevated visual connection to the surrounds. Views provide the building with opportunities to conceal and reveal itself at certain strategic points., thus creating an architectural promenade1. Midrand Zionist Church Open Air R55 Bridge Olievenhoutbosch to Entrance Educational Proposed And Concervation Area Existing Wetland Olievenhoutbosch Primary School 1 Architectural promenade refers to the progression in spatial experiences. It reveals and conceals certain elements and spatial qualities to emphasise their importance and inherent qualities. fig 69. Panoramic view from site. 2 66 67 Topography + Orientation_ Traffic flow_ taxi taxi Vehicular Access To Site Taxi Ranks And Pedestrian Walkways_ The topographic characteristics of the site is a major design 5 min s walkin generator that will inform orientation, response to views, internal iu g c ad irc r le climate of the built structure, pedestrian movement, access and s m 0 the protection of areas of natural value. 0 site 4 site Entrance to Olievenhoutbosch Fig 70. Aerial photograph of site. Tshwane.gov.co.za. GIS 2012 fig 72. Vehicular access . fig 73. Taxi's and walkways. Landscape_ R55 to Pretoria -West Hydrology and Primary Groundcover The grass plays a vital role in the prevention of erosion on the slopes of the site. The presence of water on site should be obtimised for controlled irrigation of sport fields and gardens but currently suffer fig 75. Existing ground cover under severe pollution. fig 71. Digital model of site. Site for proposed intervention fig 76. Water polution Proposed educational concervation area and to existing wetland Rietspruit river R 55 to Sandton fig 77. River fig 74. Hydrology and ground gover. 68 69 Local schools_ Climate_ Macro Climate - (Irene , Centurion. Aproximately 13 km from Olievenhoutbosch) Both Philena Primary School and Olievenhoutbosch Primary School have no formal sport facilities or designated play areas. Year T TM Tm PP V RA SN TS FG TN GR T : Annual average temperature (°C) 1991 - - - - - - - - - - - The chosen site for intervention is within walking distance of both Olievenhoutbosch Primary 1994 - - - - - - - - - - - TM :Annual average maximum temperature (°C) these schools. 1995 - - - - - - - - - - - Number of students: 913 1996 - - - - - - - - - - - Tm :Annual average minimum temperature (°C) Classes: 22 1997 - - - - - - - - - - - in walking circle 1998 - - - - - 54 0 51 6 0 4 PP :Total annual precipitation of rain and / or snow (mm) 5m Teachers: 24 1999 - - - - - - - - - - - 2000 16.4 23.5 10.4 - 11.6 90 1 52 18 0 2 V :Annual average wind speed (Km/h) walking circle (Interview by Jenni Bremner and Johanna 5 min 2001 16.6 24.2 10.4 646.92 11.3 75 1 39 21 0 3 Theunissen with Principal Shikwambane. 7/6/2011) 2002 - - - - - - - - - - - RA :Total days with rain during the year 2003 18.3 26.3 11.6 423.17 12.0 45 0 35 3 0 3 fig 80. Olievenhoutbosch Primary school 2004 17.1 24.8 11.1 981.19 11.0 56 1 55 25 0 0 SN :Total days with snow during the year 2005 - - - - - - - - - - - Philena Primary School 2006 17.1 25.0 11.2 - 11.1 78 0 52 7 0 1 TS :Total days with thunderstorm during the year Number of students: 1,447 2007 17.7 25.8 11.1 607.02 11.5 47 0 37 6 0 0 2008 17.7 25.5 11.6 - 10.4 67 0 54 0 0 0 FG :Total days with fog during the year Classes: 27 2009 17.0 24.6 11.2 - 11.1 70 0 57 6 0 0 TN :Total days with tornado or funnel cloud during the year Teachers: 40 2010 - - - - - 66 0 53 10 1 0 2011 16.9 24.8 11.0 - 10.3 90 1 71 12 0 1 fig 78. Schools and walking circles . (Interview by Jenni Bremner and Johanna 2012 - - - - - - - - - - - GR :Total days with hail during the year Theunissen with Principal Shikwambane. 7/6/2011) fig 83. Climate. (http://www.tutiempo.net/en/Climate/Pretoria_Irene/682630.)htm Security + Safety_ fig 81. Philena Primary School Existing structures_ Street Lighting Sidewalks street light street tar road (shade) trees side walk Residential Site fig 82. View of access road fig 85. Concrete Remains fig 79. Schools and walking circles . fig 84. Shack fig 86. Taxi Rank fig 87. Church. 70 71 Forgotten Movement werf[taal]_ time decay heat Exploring Found Architecture colour feel fig 89 a_. Rusted wheel . In the term ‘Lyf[Taal]’, ’lyf’ refers to body and ‘taal’ refers to language thus- the tangible and intangible. If we overlay this Captured Memory concept on the site itself, the author states that ‘lyf’ refers to the process physical characteristics of the site that are easy to measure and ritual fig 89 b_. Texture on bus . document. This includes topography, micro climate, street lights, identity orientation, plant species, movement, access, current structures, zoning, adjacent buildings and programs as analysed above. Skin projection fig 89 c_. Sand . The ‘taal’ refers to language. It is the intangible subtle monologue marriage that the site expresses within elements that can only be experienced joining on site. It is the generative potential of elements on site. lines capture Due to the greenfield status of the selected site and the minimal Movement permanent built structure surrounding it, the ‘Werf[Taal]’ chapter texture identifies an unseen level of design generators that inspires the fig 89 d_. Paint flaking . noise development of a FOUND ARCHITECTURE. layers Reveal expose fig 89 e_. Rust . erode robust Earth fig 89 f_. Grass grains Texture fig 88. Paint flaking. fig 89 g_. Rust and paint. 72 73 Werftaal_ fig 90. Beaty in the imperfection . fig 91. Routes . fig 92. Shack on site. fig 93. Shack on site. Beauty In The Imperfection Wayfinding The Site as Liminal Space Found Architecture Skins and Screens Conclusion What is striking about the existing informal taxi rank is the slanting The existing sign posts on site communicate the importance of The site is currently used as a transitional space. People walk Throughout the community of Olievenhoutbosch shacks and Skins and screens are wrapped around internal skeletons to The ‘Werf[Taal]’ chapter is an attempt by the author to manner in which the sign posts protrude out of the landscape. wayfinding. Wayfinding refers to the ability of the user to orientate through the site to shorten their walk to and over the R55 road. shanties are constructed with found materials. This direct use of give the existing structures on site their physical form. Skins and understand the language of the site and interpret it to create a found architecture.
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