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Marina-Ville

Part 1 Project 2018
Amar Sall
 Central Saint Martins, UAL | UK
The concept of the maritime is etched into the fabric of Canvey Island – a civil parish and reclaimed island in the Thames estuary in Essex – but now fades into obscurity. Through a range of activities with the local community, both young and old, Marina-Ville establishes an open form of making and learning through inter-generational activity, attempting to regenerate the Marina environment and revive a forgotten community.

Tutor(s)
David Chambers
2018
Illustrated Map of the East of Canvey Island highlighting generational Social Spaces with responses from key personalities of the Island who participated in our engagement event, Canvey Conversations.
Issues and Potentials currently affecting the are of Oyster Creek and Small-Gains Marina, issues range from current affairs through to loss of past traditions.
The proposal was grounded through an exploration of a site tectonic feature known as the Riparian Zone, the space in-between high and low tide. This space, exposed to constantly moving water, is analysed here, through site drawing.
A series of material tests were carried out using site materials. Knowing the proposal was going to be heavily concrete influenced, I tried to create more sustainable outcomes of concrete, using less cement combined with recyclable and reusable materials
This masterplan proposes an extension over the next 10 years, how the community could use the first phase of structures to help build and fill the islands of Marina-Ville. The act of cross-generational making and learning is emphasised here through the ma
Ground Floor Plan highlighting interior activities and the usage of particular rooms and spaces. The ramp being used for water entries for boat classes, classrooms equipped with comfortable teaching spaces and workshop filled with usable machinery.
This construction detail shows the connections between concrete elements of the proposal, in particular these tidal pool steps and how they are connected through compressible joints, with a material rationale highlighted from previous material experimenta
These views express the atmosphere and proposed environment that the proposal intends to provide. The thatched elements contrasting the recycled brick material and concrete channels through material layering and also highlighting the hierarchy of social s
The Long Section explores the relationship of the form of the structures with the land. The rolling section highlighting the undulating forms of the building that resonate with the landscape and emphasise man made intervention, yet continually natural to
This slice of the proposal provides a snapshot of a daily moment of Marina-Ville, numerous activities taking place whilst being constantly under the presence of the natural elements. This particular render highlights the size and sheer layering of materia
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