WATERPOINT PARK
06 / 2021 London
Thesis Design Project concern with the creation of an industrial heritage park that will celebrate the architectural folly which is the displaced waterpoint within the context of public space.
In 2001, the development of the new Channel Tunnel Rail Link terminus meant the Waterpoint was threatened with demolition, As the building is an industrial heritage, English Heritage intervened and moved it to a new location.
The relocation of the St Pancras Waterpoint to its current location asks many questions about attitudes towards heritage and how we treat buildings of historic interest. It was only possible to move the top section of the original building and this was placed upon a replica of the original base asking questions about authenticity and fakery.
The building now sits rather oddly in its new canal-side location, divorced from its original purpose and has the quality of a ‘folly’. From this observation a new proposal has been developed to create a small urban landscape that will enable visitors to better appreciate the building and the industrial heritage of its site.
PROPOSAL ANIMATION
This animation shows the idea - How to treat the Waterpoint properly. The industrial heritage park provides people an opportunity to celebrate this 'folly', which also allows people to know the history and story behind the building. Besides, the footbridge forms a direct connection across the canal to the context - Coal Drops Yard.
CONEPT
1. Removed the 'fake' base that doesn't belong to the original building.
2. Exploded the base to different parts which will be scattered all over the park, enhancing the relationship between the park and WaterPoint 3. Add new frames to the position of windows and doors
4. Through the frames, people can appreciate the waterpoint and the previous location of the ruins.
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