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Final Major Project Report
Concept Development
Ark
The Ark aims to preserve
industrial heritage and a declining
night music scene by creating a
unique adaptable performance
venue, being a counterpoint to
over-commercialised performance
spaces by focusing on local
bands. The intervention bridges
the gap between the residential
and commercial urban landscape
by providing a wild urban park
encouraging interaction between
musicians locals and concert
goers. Themes of juxtaposition
are explored with the new build
defying the original gas holder
structure, gaining influence via
various architectural movements
specific to Hackney such as
brutalism, high tech and local
industrial vernacular.
This is to represent and relate to
a diverse melting pot of culture
such as Hackney.
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X Marian Place
Hackney

London E2 9AX
[01] Site plan. [02] Physical section cut model. [03] Canal
view development sketch. [04] Front side visual showing
gas holder intervention. [05] Site overview showing
Victorian track uncovered and used for new park circulation.
[06] Visual showing transparency of facade & outdoor stage.
[07] Main auditorium. [08] Entrance stairwell. [09] South
west Section.
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