First Year: Project One, "THE LONDON FRAME" 2011 Kingston University

Site Sketch showing the 'London Frame' landmark proposal

Rough site plan of the landmark proposal

'The London Frame' as would be viewed from the Tower of London

PROJECT ONE: 'THE LONDON FRAME'

Here are a few sketches, and design proposals from my first project, 2011.  I wanted to introduce a new London landmark that not only announces your arrival in London, but a structure that would 'frame' the surrounding historical landmarks that are situated along the Thames.  Mainly the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, City Hall, Customs House and Old Billingsgate Market.  I selected the site based on a previous tourist map that I had investigated.  This route began and ended at City Hall, taking a circular route along the Thames to Westminster, via the City, Fleet Street, the Strand and the Southbank (via the Queen's Walk).

SITE PLAN:

The below map shows the 'London Frame' within its Site.  It shows detail of proposed paving that would direct the viewers attention to significant landmarks within the frame.

The 'London Frame' Site Plan.  Outlining historical landmarks that are to be 'framed'.  Also details the placement of smaller frames around the 'Scoop' to frame the view 'within' the frame. 

Sketch detailing proposed paving pattern.  This terrazzo finish would direct the viewers attention to the historical landmarks withing the 'London Frame'

Field Sketch with the 'Frame' paced within the site

ORIGINAL FIELD SKETCHES:

Sketch showing the site from Tower Bridge

Sketch showing elevation above the 'Scoop'

Sketch showing the 'Scoop'