WEEK 7: Research

Generating the experiential city model the stadium idea was further questioned. Looking at existing stadiums there was strong impacts to the surrounding areas. Most stadiums were located in transitional areas, and not too far the central urban district, but not located centrally either.

Accessibility was seen an imperative factor of the general stadium design, considering thousands of people would exiting and entering at certain times. While at other times, they could be redeemed as useless with little to no use. At peak hour times stadiums required high transport infrastructure. The Gabba, Brisbane utilized a high network of busing to transit people. At the New York Mets, NY personal parking surrounded the stadium requiring vasts amount of lands. Another stadium viewing platform was the TKTS Booth in NY, USA located within the NY Time Square and provides a tourists to view the surroundings.

Another factor in this context is the possibility for versatility and resilience design. Most stadium usually house one function: to support a large number of people viewing needs for a short time.  Consequently, stadium in the past have been used as spectator sport, festival, markets, and shelters. The Wyly Theatre designed by OMA is a standout. Although it’s not a stadium it has the capability for multiple uses, through a changing architectural entity (see below)
 

Wyly Theatre by OMA changing function (made by author using http://housevariety.blogspot.com.au/2011/02/dee-and-charles-wyly-theatre-by-rexoma.html#.UFCRVETh_oE)

 

Secondly the site is questionable for this scene. With the issues raised above, there is question that the space will allow this future use. This week I was meant to confirm my direction, however I still feel I need to do more research. The changed time of the scenario implies different changes than the previous project. I decided to look at other projects to develop my scale, target users and possible scenarios.