Framework for site analysis with two case studies. Most relevant to Leith but has value for all sites. Useful if anyone is planning on revisiting their sites -and- perhaps helpful for developing presentation material.
Site specificity in contemporary large-scale harbour transformation projects Braae, Ellen ; Diedrich, Lisa Journal of Landscape Architecture, 2012, Vol.7(1), p.20-33 Routledge
Parameters for site analysis
“The intention in setting up the parameters was to transcend the inherited site understandings … Distinguishing between materials and structures has turned out to be very productive, as it reveals differences in the designers’ working methods. The same can be stated for the distinction between practices and processes, as this highlights human activity and nature respectively as dynamic systems. Looking into atmospheres helped us disclose the corporeal [relating to body as opposed to spirit] and hence specific site-bound aspects that previous filters could not trace.”direct quote from article reference above
Site specificity in contemporary large-scale harbour transformation projects Braae, Ellen ; Diedrich, Lisa Journal of Landscape Architecture, 2012, Vol.7(1), p.20-33 Routledge
Parameters for site analysis
- Structures
- Materials
- Processes
- Practices
- Memories
- Atmospheres
“The intention in setting up the parameters was to transcend the inherited site understandings … Distinguishing between materials and structures has turned out to be very productive, as it reveals differences in the designers’ working methods. The same can be stated for the distinction between practices and processes, as this highlights human activity and nature respectively as dynamic systems. Looking into atmospheres helped us disclose the corporeal [relating to body as opposed to spirit] and hence specific site-bound aspects that previous filters could not trace.”direct quote from article reference above
Richard C
This is a very good article from Lisa Diedrich! Thanks Richard
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