Howard Smith Wharves walkshop log & Site Analysis

1. ORIENTATION & ACCESS

This is how I reach the site from QUT, using the walkshop route. I found that this route through several different zones. Start from George street which has lots of old buildings, Elizabeth street in the heart of the city, Charlotte to Eagle street, and along the riverside when you can see the HSW clearly. Gives particular feelings before entering the site.

 Howard Smith Wharves is located between 4 Suburbs and 1 CBD. That's why this site is accessible from many direction. Yet, different people, lifestyles, and density are possibly to be the visitor of the site. The light blue represent the low density of people in suburbs and the darker blue represents higher density of CBD. Yellow line represents access through CityCat Ferry and Red is the site

2. CONTOUR & RECENT CONDITION

Yet, HSW's site has unique Geographical condition. The site has front view of River, beautiful Brisbane City & Kangaroo Point. On the other hand, the back part of the site are cliffs and rocks, which is hard material and uncomfortable. However, the site will visible as the cliffs are the base for suburbs (Fortitude Valley) - picture taken from ozatwar.com                              

3. WIND & SUN STUDY

The location is quite strategic. Morning sun will goes through the site as well as afternoon sun but not too much because blocks by the Story Bridge. The cliffs can gives shades and protection. The disadvantage is when noon, the sun will exactly on the top of the site.

Based on direct observation, the site has lots of winds coming through since it has river in the front. Wind can be one of the quality of space since gives chill and comfort feeling

4. PICTURES

The site

The Site entrance from Riverside

View from Riverwalk - picture taken from Google Earth panoramio view

Story Bridge + The Site from distance

The site from distance, showing contours and cliffs

Apartements and CBD as Surrounding

The Site from distance - showing that the site has clear visibility from any direction

The site has many stunning view, including Story Bridge view, suburbs view, CBD and the river itself. Unfortunately, the Site is closed to public so I can't take photographs while exactly stands on the Site. However, I'll post some external pictures to express the ideas.

-picture taken from Google Earth Panoramio