Framework/Parameters for Site Analysis

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

• 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

Two Waterfront Case Studies

Some examples:

For those of you doing Union Canal:
King's Cross & Regent's Canal || Developer for King's Cross

This is a fascinating area. A mix of short term, small scale interventions and long term, permanent development. Of particular note: King's Cross Pond, Skip Garden, the arts programme and Camley Street natural park (which sits just outside the main development area). If any of you travel to London by train in the next few weeks - take a look as it's likely you'll pull into King's Cross from Edinburgh.

For those of you doing Leith Waterfront:

Albert Dock, Liverpool

In Audrey's presentation she raised the wider context of Leith Waterfront and its relationship with e.g. Granton. Liverpool and its relationship with Birkenhead is similarly interesting and worth exploring.

Richard C