Alney Island Visual

 

The Visual of Alney Island Arts and Culture Conference Centre above was framed as the flagship visual for my wetland centre development. Pictured is one half of the semi circular venue which is nestled in the new wetlands, the appreciation and inclusion of large areas of wet woodland, wetland and marshland was important to encourage local and migratory wildlife into the site, and also to allow nature and humans to feel closer to one another.

I think this visual is successful in portraying a moody, naturalistic and quite expansive wetland image. I think it gives a sense of place that would entice users in to explore the site. The use of actual images and also painting combine well to create a half realistic and half simulated image that works well within the context of Alney Island. One thing that I would have changed is the building frontages, the undulating green roof fits nicely within the surrounding area however the large diagonal supports feel too imposing.

Design created for AD6605 Design Projects 3.

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