The three sites, Maboneng Precinct, Juta Str. and 44 Stanley are all places I had been to before, but never really for "site analysis", but rather as a passer-by. This project was an opportunity to get a more investigated look into these locations.
For this post, I'm really just going to go through my own personal experiences and understanding of the 3 places, then, providence permitting, I'll post on some of the research I've gone through and the thoughts that has sparked
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As eye-catching as the sight of the precinct is, internally, one can't help but notice the sense of exclusivity of the site from its context. The Arts on Main building, though giving the impression of catering to the general public, the fortress like gate and wall, and the gate security guard give evidence that the "public" it catered to is perhaps not as general, more especially the immediate public. (I didn't even think I was allowed in)
*IMAGE 2
Even the slight things like the pavement along the precinct, with its planting, street furniture and landscaping tells of the contrast and "exclusivity" of the precinct.
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Very interesting street art, I think this part of the precinct is one of the (number of) things that evidence that the precinct is not entirely exclusive, but rather that certain parts of the precinct cater to certain people groups and individuals
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For this post, I'm really just going to go through my own personal experiences and understanding of the 3 places, then, providence permitting, I'll post on some of the research I've gone through and the thoughts that has sparked
Maboneng Precinct:
First site visited for the "rapid mapping" exercise. What fist stands out is the development happening within the precinct. Some very interesting upgrades are taking shape in the neighborhood on the previously industrial type buildings. The shift is from the industrial to the more contemporary urban, artistic and social environment (almost relaying the shift in what is tending to drive the economy). In contrast to the regeneration taking place along Fox street, just around the corner, along Main Street, one feels like they're in a different town altogether. The difference between what happens on Main Street and Fox Street is quite striking. The development, art, activity and life on Fox street is quite rich and attractive, while along Main, one gets the impression that the buildings sort of have their back turned against the street, facing into Fox (creating an implied boundary between the precinct and its immediate context). This is seen mainly by the high walls that inhibit the outside of the precinct from getting too good a glimpse into it.*IMAGE 1
As eye-catching as the sight of the precinct is, internally, one can't help but notice the sense of exclusivity of the site from its context. The Arts on Main building, though giving the impression of catering to the general public, the fortress like gate and wall, and the gate security guard give evidence that the "public" it catered to is perhaps not as general, more especially the immediate public. (I didn't even think I was allowed in)
*IMAGE 2
Even the slight things like the pavement along the precinct, with its planting, street furniture and landscaping tells of the contrast and "exclusivity" of the precinct.
* IMAGE 3
Very interesting street art, I think this part of the precinct is one of the (number of) things that evidence that the precinct is not entirely exclusive, but rather that certain parts of the precinct cater to certain people groups and individuals
* IMAGE 4
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