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ITERATION 1

courtyard and underground to play lights to create contrasting environment

underground entrance to create dramatic experience 

a journey to the main public pool ( a pathway where users to view and understand the benefits of different pools ) 

SECTION BREAKDOWN

Strengths

interact with Stretford existing basement, putting it to good use

create a blur line between the old and new structure

create an isolated environment, peace and calm to fit the program

making use of natural lighting

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Weaknesses

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the underground structure will encourage flooding

natural lighting might not work as well during bad weather days

visible to users to street 

Opportunities 

overhanging structure can be used as water feature

extension can help to provide heat to Stretford Public Hall

interesting underground space that allows passer by to interact 

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Threats

inconvenient to get from one area to another ( linear design )

poor ventilation underground

 less interaction between different areas 

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PUBLIC BATH

PREPARATION

UNDERGROUND PATHWAY

Precedents

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SanBaoPeng Art Museum

by DL Atelier

Aesop Duke of York Square

by Snohetta

SWOT ANALYSIS

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