The map of the location of the site in which the cabin is to be placed (below) clearly identifies the opportunities and constraints which the architect will have to take into account during the designing process. The map shows that there is a university campus and student village nearby which affects the design of the cabin greatly.
A few of the desirable aspects of the site include; a strong community in which the residents can socialise. There is also a limited need for a car as there is a collection of cafes and restaurants, a grocery store located only a five minute walk away and a bus route nearby if there is a need to travel further.
The constraints of living in close proximity to a university campus include the constant pedestrian and traffic flow around the site, resulting in a significant amount of traffic noise. There may also be constant partying in the student village which surrounds the site so there may also be noise disruption at night.
Ignoring the demographic element of the site, there are the general aspects of the location of the site. As seen in the site map provided, there is a golf course across the street from the site, therefore providing nice views from the house. However, on the north and west side of the site, there are two separate building sites. The construction on the west side is particularly troublesome as it is planned to be a 10 storey building which will block the afternoon sun. Due to this structure, the residents will also loose privacy as it will be possible for people in the 10 storey building to peer below and into their house.
The closer, more detailed site maps illustrate that the dimensions of the site are long and narrow, causing the layout of the house to be quite tight and well thought out. Being situated on the corner of Maidstone Street and Victoria Park while also having a popular pedestrian path spanning over the north and west boundaries of the site leaves the house to be exposed on three sides of the house meaning that extra precautions will have to be taken to ensure the privacy of the residents. In addition, as there are no high-rises on the northeast side, the site will receive maximum amount of morning sunlight. There will be less sunlight in the afternoon as there is a 10 storey building currently being constructed. The map also demonstrates that most of the wind flows from the south-eastern direction.
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