Thursday, March 6, 2014
Greenwich Millennium Village
After looking through my photos of interesting schemes, I came across some for Millennium Village, which I visited awhile back. Its an interesting place, full of lots of new ideas about architecture and public realm design, which you probably wouldnt get without pots of public cash.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenwich_Millennium_Village
Wikipedia has some good facts about it. As you can see from the aerial, its only just around the corner from the Dome (yes, I know its the O2 Arena now) and very much worth a visit. Sir Terry Farrell did the initial masterplan (I think this was after he was in Janes Addiction), and you can still see his original wavy shapes in the perimeter blocks of buildings. Here are my pics:
View accross the eco-park
The main elevation to the eco-park.
The main elevation to the eco-park.
Shared Space streets
More shared space!
Note: cars are only allowed to park for a short time on the streets. Other parking is in the undercrofts.
Nicely detailed seating area.
Main road frontage
I love this. You may be able to see the Dome in the background - note the yellow masts which hold it up. The trees planted on the footpath to it are Fraxinus Jaspidea, which have yellow branches that mirror the Domes masts.
Nicely detailed steps.
A small square close to the school.
Granite block seat in funky, rainbow limestone.
Highway/pavement dilineation.
Shared space streets again.
Nice street scene - uncluttered and nicely detailed with trees, paving and shrub planting.
Wider view of space outside Ted Cullinans Primary School.
Closer view of the wooden school!
Another nicely detailed street.
The journey home!
Pretentious, moi?!?
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