Arcadia Cafe Design Concept
The design of Arcadia Café has been shaped by the analysis of Cobblestone Park through the spatial patterns, movement flows and ecological features. Historical maps, pedestrian circulation, bird pathways, tree canopies and open ground areas were mapped to understand how the site functions over time. This information was abstracted into a visual composition which was physically manipulated through cutting and reconfiguring forms. The resulting forms and patterns were digitally extruded through rhino exploring curvature formulations. These layers reveal abstract relationships between movement and natural elements which are translated into an organic circular formed café. The extrusions from site follow through into the layout of spaces and how people circulate through the interior and exterior spaces.
SUPERIMPOSITION OF COBBLESTON PARK, WELLINGTON
The design has been positioned as an extension of the parks role as a public space responding to pedestrian movement and gathering patterns. Research into the surrounding urban environment highlighted the need for a space that can accommodate social interaction while maintaining openness and accessibility. The prevailing wind from the northwest informed the position of enclosed and sheltered areas while the formed roof structure allows wind flow to travel over the building. The café is orientated to maximize natural light and warmth while dampening the heat of the midday summer sun with an overhanging roof structure. The green roof is designed to appear as an extrusion from the grass landscape with grided elements from the site.
Conceptual Design
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