This was an opportunity to revisit and offer an alternative option for a mixed-use development scheme located in Wakering Road, Barking, East London. The scheme was to be a prestigious development comprising of a health centre, hotel and residential units with considerations for vehicular parking.
At inception, the design approach was based on the contextual analyses of the existing and proposed scheme which surrounds the site. Through this investigation, the concept developed ideas, which Barking County Council dubbed the ‘apples and pears’ scheme.’
The design approach followed those outlined in the Unisys project.
The scheme faced roughly north and south, the design looked to maximising solar energy. At the early design stage, the scheme proposed two organic shapes floating above a rectilinear base.
It was these shapes and the fruit used for the concept model that were refereed to as the ‘apples and pears’. The podium, (platform level) was to be planted and vegetation allowed to grow on the side of the scheme.
Barking Tower was featured in the AJ 5th August 2010 (https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/archive/green-light-set-for-dexter-morens-barking-hotel)
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Title: Barking Tower |
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