case study 02 | fast & slow in Nottingham
In my first Studio project, I have explored the idea of fast and slow elements in the streets of Nottingham. The spatial elements at the junction road of Victoria Centre's main entrance and St Peters Square are analysed and compared.
The graph below shows that pesdestrians walk slower at St Peters Square.
Pedestrians' Walking Speed on Weekday
Pedestrians' Walking Speed on Weekend
Junction Road
@ Victoria Centre's Entrance
St Peters Square
Street Setting
Street Form
Pedestrians Flow
People Pattern
Street Sizes
fast.
slow.
Analysis
St Peters Square is a leisure walkthrough that slow people down in Nottingham.
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acts as white space from its surrounding buildings where people go to relax, shop, eat, especially during lunch hour.
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surrounded by low buildings, a church, retail shops and trees.
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seven alternative routes to enter the square.
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the street is curvilinear and spacious.
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street surface are finished with brick pavements, making it more pedestrian-friendly.
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the huge circular podium with trees and grass draws people into the square.
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there are seating located along the street where pedestrians rest, eat and engage in conversations.
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buskers would be performing live music which further elevates the slow experience.
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promoters would hand out brochures or free food tasting within the square.
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vendors would be selling fresh fruit and vegetables, where pedestrians would slow down to take a look.
This image reflects how pedestrians fully utilise the space in slow pace.
Tactility of pavement slows pedestrians' movement
Street is sheltered by trees on both sides, with seatings in between.
Busker performing music.
Street vendors selling fresh fruit and vegetables.
Promoters giving out free chocolate for tasting.
[Illustrated on site, 2015]
