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Visual musings and project pieces, by Marie-Claire Henderson.

I recently graduated with first class honours in a Masters of Architecture (Professional) from the University of Auckland. A number of the posts in this blog contain work from design projects completed during these studies; there are also some hand drawings, photos and extra-curricular work.

Wednesday 10 August 2011

Design: Landscape and Masterplan for Fort Takapuna

This design topic was formed in two parts; firstly a master planning and landscaping exercise, making
the park at fort Takapuna more accessible and appealing, and secondly the design of a building as part
of that master planning. Twin concepts of site activation and a visible articulation of the new contrasting
against the old were put into place in both the landscaping and building design. Programmes used incluce AutoCad, Revit, Adobe Photoshop and Ilustrator.

Site plan showing existing and proposed buildings and landscape features

Left: Section through a park entrance and seating area. Right: the path leading from that entrance

Left: The main access for vehicles and pedestrians. Right: the public space made over the old parade ground