Architect Design(3)-case study-

4985359 Kim Young-eun

Robin Hood Gardens

Building Name : Robin Hood Gardens

Architect : Alison and Peter Smithson

Location : Poplar, East London, England

Year(s) of construction : 1969-1972

Use : An apartment house

Structure : Precast Concrete

Concept

In this construction there are two fundamental concepts : the tall building in the green and the building and street-link neighborhood social relations, movement of vehicles in completely excluded from the area of design.

an attempt to realize the concept of "streets in the sky" with the long corridors in height made within concrete blocks.

Idea

The idea was to build two huge concrete blocks flanking a central green area of the landfill obtained from the rubble of the work.

Space

The residential complex that occupies about two hectares, consists of two long blocks containers facing each other, at whose head sits the busiest route, thereby exerting an effect buildings barrier that protects the large interior space the land where they were built is exposed to traffic on three sides

Building

Departments in the bedrooms and kitchens and dining are into the green, away from the noise, leaving the access gateways and living rooms on the side closest to the street noise.

Balconies

Every three floors are wide open balconies were designed with the idea of serving to children's play and neighborhood meetings.

Garden

A large green, protected from the bustle outside, where children can play and can be performed outdoors.

Bibliography

http://en.wikiarquitectura.com/index.php/Robin_Hood_Gardenshttp://www.eastlondonlines.co.uk/2011/01/robin-hood-gardens -estate-to-be-redeveloped/http://www.google.co.kr/search?q=robin+hood+gardens&hl= ko&newwindow=1&prmd=ivnsulm&source=lnms&tbm= isch&ei=FhmKTdPSEIyqcePdiLUM&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct= mode&cd=2&ved=0CCoQ_AUoAQ&biw=1259&bih=621