Beth Fowler: Worksop Bus Station

Pitching Idea's

Talking with project Manager, Paul Horn

24/11/14

Initially, we were asked to gather images on Murals, Graffiti art, other examples of Vinyl Manifestation and wall art, as well as to write down anything within Worksop or the Bassetlaw area that could be used as an idea starter. We were then asked to start developing the any idea's. Today Paul Horn came in and told us the guidelines of the bus station. We had 10 questions to ask him that would help limit and broaden any idea's we had and to give us some sort of direction to go into.

Question 1: Can we have colour?

His initial idea was to have no colour within the design, however, after looking at some of the designs our group had come up with, he then said that it could be an option, however, it wasn't to be too overpowering, and if there was any colour, it was to be minimal so that it tied in with the tonal manifestation and with the interior colour scheme. This also answered the second question.

Question 2: If we can have colour, are the colours unlimited?

If we can have colours they will be unlimited, however, they will have to be minimal.

Question 3: Is there a specific theme?

The theme is completely up to us, as is most of the things we need to consider, however there are limits. preferably there will be no words as the manifestations need to be seen from inside and out of the station. He also said that, if there was a design, it would be good to show where the idea came from and how it had developed. He also said that abstract is a good idea. He suggested that we make a survey and ask the public what they would perhaps like to see.

Question 4: Is the focus more on Worksop or Bassetlaw.

The answer to this is that he would preferably like the theme, if there is one, to be based on Worksop.

Question 5: Would the focus be more on contemporary, past or future Worksop or Bassetlaw?

This is completely up to us.

Question 6: Is there any specific dimensions for the surface area that the curtain walling will be applied to?

There is, however we are still waiting for this information. He also said that he wanted the design to enable natural surveillance, meaning that you should be able to see through the glass to see inside and outside of the building, therefore panels cannot be completely blacked out.

Question 7: How much of the surface area do you need visible?

Once again answered in the question above.

Question 8: is there an option for 100% opacity in areas of the design?

Yes, however if there is any completely opaque area's they are to be minimal. Once again natural surveillance plays a big part in the design.

Question 9: What colour is the backlighting and is there an option for multiple colours?

The backlighting would be traditional white lighting.

Question 10: Are we covering all of the surface area allocated on the architectural drawings?

Yes, there needs to be at least a small part of manifestation on each of the curtain walling's.