LAD3001 Design 5
Food For Thought
18 November 2024
INTRODUCTION
Gillman Barracks
City Context
Gillman Barracks
First Impression
The unique terrain and underused green and grey spaces at Gillman Barracks are intriguing. Beyond its reputation as an art enclave, initiatives like an urban farm highlight its potential for future development.
ROOTED IN THE PRESENT
Gillman Barracks (G.B.) is located in between Alexandra & Telok Blangah area , surrounded by dense greenery of the Southern Ridges, commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
The Present
Demographics of People & Context
Gillman Barracks (G.B.) is located in between Alexandra & Telok Blangah area , surrounded by dense greenery of the Southern Ridges, commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
1. MAPLETREE BUSINESS CITY 2. ALEXANDRA TECHNOPARK 3. ALEXANDRA POINT
The Present Demographics of People & Context
Gillman Barracks (G.B.) is located in between Alexandra & Telok Blangah area , surrounded by dense greenery of the Southern Ridges, commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
1. ALEXANDRA RETAIL CENTRE (ARC)
2. TELOK BLANGAH COMMUNITY HUB
4. TELOK BLANGAH GREEN
3. TELOK BLANGAH FOOD CENTRE & MARKET
. HORTPARK
The Present Demographics of People & Context
Gillman Barracks (G.B.) is located in between Alexandra & Telok Blangah area , surrounded by dense greenery of the Southern Ridges, commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
The Present
Demographics of People & Context
PLACES OF WORSHIPS
Gillman Barracks (G.B.) is located in between Alexandra & Telok Blangah area , surrounded by dense greenery of the Southern Ridges, commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
1. SRI RUTHRAKALIAMMAN TEMPLE
2. BUDDHIST FELLOWSHIP
3. BETHESDA HALL (DEPOT WALK) CHURCH
The Present Food & Beverage Businesses
1. WHEELER’S TROPIKANA
2. HANDLEBAR
3. IDA’S X GUERILLA COFFEE
4. THE BLACKBIRD
5. NAKED FINN
6. KAFFA BELLA ACAI & COFFEE
7. LITTLE ISLAND BREWING CO.
8. HOPSCOTCH (GILLMAN BARRACKS)
The Present Food & Beverage Menus
Research on the types of cuisine these restaurants serves, and their source of ingredients used in their dishes.
E.g. Mojito = Spearmint/Basil ; Lime Leaf and Coconut Prawn Pasta = Lime fruit & leaf, Chilli, Lemongrass & Parsley
REDEFINE FOOD ACCESS & AWARENESS
Food Access & Awareness
Multi-functional Agri-Hub
Re-Agroforestry the Concrete Jungle
Foster the Community
Environmentally Sustainable Design
Food Access & Awareness Landscape
1 Revitalize Valley Terrain to “Agri-Terrace Valley”
2 Greening Grey Spaces with Lush Cultivation
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3 Creating Adaptable Spaces and the Experiences Understanding The Spatial Relationship to create Mindful Consumption & Cultivation
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
https://youtu.be/HU7gtBUGLfs?si=lbfLQfPhDX_UbPpi
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