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Site Analysis Slides

The document discusses the importance of thoroughly diagramming contextual information about a site before beginning architectural design. It recommends analyzing at least 11 categories of on-site and surrounding area data, including location, neighborhood context, dimensions/setbacks, legal description, natural features, man-made structures, circulation patterns, utilities, sensory experiences, cultural factors, and climate. Doing only a partial analysis is risky, as it could lead to shallow or incomplete design solutions. A full contextual diagramming helps ensure good communication with clients and a rational, well-informed design process.

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Site Analysis Slides

The document discusses the importance of thoroughly diagramming contextual information about a site before beginning architectural design. It recommends analyzing at least 11 categories of on-site and surrounding area data, including location, neighborhood context, dimensions/setbacks, legal description, natural features, man-made structures, circulation patterns, utilities, sensory experiences, cultural factors, and climate. Doing only a partial analysis is risky, as it could lead to shallow or incomplete design solutions. A full contextual diagramming helps ensure good communication with clients and a rational, well-informed design process.

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Diagramming Information as a starting step for

architectural design
design.
The problem : Anxious to (design/
draw)) without enough
g studyy=
shallow solution

Solution: use drawing skills to


diagram data

Rational Saving
solution time
Good
Communication
with client
location, size, shape, contours, drainage patterns, zoning and setbacks,
utilities significant on site features (buildings,
utilities, (buildings trees,
trees etc.),
etc ) surrounding
traffic, neighborhood patterns, views to and from the site and climate.
A half done contextual
analysis is probably more
dangerous than not doing
one at all.

This situation is similar to


a doctor’s treatment based
on an incomplete
diagnosis of the patient
Factor of time on study completion
It is important not to do the analysis "at long range" but to
actually go to the site and feel it.
The relation between
time a certain effect on
site
It is
i desirable
d i bl tot look
l k att the
th nextt contextual
t t l layer
l off issues
i beyond
b d
the ones we are addressing.
1- LOCATION

May include city map showing

location of site in relation to city as a whole.


Distances and travel times to related functions in other
parts of the city.
2- Neighborhood Context

immediate surroundingsg of the site for


perhaps three to four blocks beyond the
site boundary.
3- Dimensions - Setbacks

Documents all the dimensional


aspects of the site including:

Boundaries Setbacks - Height


Boundaries-
restrictions - Parking formulas-
Allowed uses, etc.
4- LEGAL
4
Legal description of the property.
Restrictions.
Present ownership,
Present governmental jurisdiction.
Future projections that may influence the project
5- Natural Physical Features
6- Man Made Environment

Buildings, walls, power


poles paving
poles, patterns
patterns,
scale, roof forms,
fenestration patterns,
patterns materials,
materials
colors, open spaces, visual
axes, paving
patterns landscaping materials
patterns,
Pedestrian
Bicycles
Vehicle
Bus stops
7- Circulation Heavy traffic
Service …etc.
etc
8- Utilities
Electricity
Gas
Sewage
Water
Telephone
9- Sensory
Visible – Audible - Tactile and Olfactory
10- Cultural
10
Activities
Human relationships
Populations
Age
Employment
Values
Income
Familyy structure
Festivals
Crafts…………etc.
11- Climatic

Sun – Wind – Humidity – Rain …etc..

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