I think that my building would benefit from the use of timber. Not only is it sustainable, but it also contains an innocent quality, that can bring the building back down to a human level and tie in with the ground easily. Not only this, but the site into which this building is being placed is predicted to become a green zone and so, with added greenery, trees and grassy patches, the timber will start to blend over time. Especially as it weathers.
Additionally, it can be seen that a number of small buildings and infrastructures along queen street are made of timber, and therefore this building would not be too contrasting or out there for the existing context.
I also enjoy the way light can interact with timber, and this is the sort of effect I expect my building to obtain at night.
For structural elements, such as the ground floor shops, it should be made of concrete to without the loads, while windows frames etc and roof columns should be constructed using steel. Tiles will be used along the platforms and walkways.
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