DON JOHNSON LONTOC

architecture + planning

portfolio
 CONTENT

Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Architectural Design

Architectural Studios: 1
(Manual drafting)

Architectural Thesis and Research: 3

Community Architecture:
A Coconut-based Sustainaning Community
DON JOHNSON LONTOC
Urban Planning and Design
architecture + planning
Urban Design Analysis:
portfolio Regeneration of Barking Central in London 10

Urban Planning and Design:

A recomposition project along Rho-Agrate border
14
axis in Milan..

Policy Design:
19
Regeneration of eastern border of Milano

Urban Design and Strategies:

An Urban Tourism Strategy along Seine River 23
in Cergy-Pontoise

Photography
 Contact:

ABOUT + CV Current location: Manila, Philippines

Date of Birth: May 22 1989
Email: donjohnsonlontoc@gmail.com;
I am a critical thinker, person-oriented and versatile individual who have Education don.lontoc@mail.polimi.it
had less than a year of work experience as a graduate architect in a Mobile #: +639998465783
Filipino-based Master of Science in Urban Planning and Policy Design
international company with good technical skills in creative architec- Major in regional, urban and environmental planning Useful links
tural design and drafting , and strong graphical communication. More 2 year international program taught entirely in English
so, I am an urban planning graduate in Politecnico di Milano with good Politecnico di Milano- Milan, Italy http://issuu.com/donjohnsonlontoc7
capabilities in handling issues of urban design, urban policies and physi- Sept 2011- Dec 2013
cal and strategic planning in different scales.
http://www.polimi.it/en/
Erasmus exchange programme http://urbanisme.u-pec.fr/
European Tack: Tackling Metropolitan Challenges in www.feu.edu.ph
Europe atInstitut d’urbanisme du Paris
http://www.labsimurb.polimi.it/
(Planning Institute of Paris)- Paris, France
http://wwwpalafoxassociates.com/
Work Oct 2012- Feb 2013 DON JOHNSON LONTOC
architecture + planning
Junior Designer and Innovations R + D unit assistant Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Palafox Associates. Manila, The Philippines
May- Sept 2011
5 year program taught in English
Far Eastern University- Manila, The Philippines
portfolio
June 2006-March 2011

Skills
Internship
Computer Aided Design and Drafting
Environmental Planning assistant (Internship)
Urban Simulation Laboratory ‘Fausto Curti’. Milan, Italy Drafting: AutoCAD; Sketchup; basics of Revit
April-June 2013 and ArchGIS

Architectural Assistant Part II (Internship) Graphics: Adobe Creative suites (Adobe Photoshop;
Palafox Associates. Manila, The Philippines Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In design); HDR ; Corel Draw
May – June 2010 and AutoPano.

Architectural Assistant Part I (Internship) Productivity: Microsoft Offce

Jonathan Gan + Associates

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 Ferryterminal
Ferry Terminal I I Vacationhouse
Vacation House II Townhouse Towhouse I I Master
MasterPlan
planDevelopment
development

100 Bed-hospital design

100-bedPhilippines
Location: Hospital Design
Location:
Medium of The Philippines
presentation: Manual frafting; kure colors,
Medium:
color Manual
pencils drafting; Kure colors;
and AutoCAD
color pencils; and AutoCAD

ARCHITECTURAL
ARCHITECTURAL HANDWORKS
HANDWORKS
Candaba Wetland Center Design Competition
Candaba
3rd Wetland
placer out Center
of the 30 Design Competition
proposals
3rd placer
Location: Pampanga, Philippines
Location:
Meduim of Candaba,
instruction:Pampanga ( Philippines)
manual drafting; kure and
color pencils.
Medium: Manual drafting; kure colors; color pencils

Sustainability I Energy-efficient bldg

 Site Profile

To Manila Piers Quiapo church

Ferry Terminal Design

LRT line
Pasig River
Bike sharing system

Ferry embankment
The new ferry terminal site is located at the very heart of
Philippine Post Office
the metropolis of Manila and along its major waterway.
There has been a line of ferry service on the river over
the last decades but due to dereliction and low expendi-
tures in maintenance, little by little ferry terminals and
its boats have started to provide inefficient services. Transit Location Site View

The site is located next to a few important landmarks in

the metropolis, namely the Quaipo church and the Metropolitan Theater LRT line To Laguna de bay
Central Post office. Basically, the design of the new Landmarks
terminal embodies simplicity and seemless design. The
ides behind is to simply adopt the concept of a terminal
which is a transit area for other services. The architec-
tural facade is simply employed by glass curtain walls
with an arcuated roof for various design considerations.
To Manila Piers
The new ferry terminal is not just a place where ferry
Safety and Protection New Public Space
riders and boats meet but also the site where it is located
is being designed urbanistically to extend the existing
public spaces nearby the terminal. Site Considerations:
The proposal of a ferry terminal at the very heart of Manila is seen not only to boost the
option of ferry rider as a form of metropolitan transportation but also as a an opportu-
nity to include other forms of transportation and connecting the jigsaw form of
transportation in the metropolis of Manila. Bike sharing system and direct connection to
existing LRT line are being considered on the ferry terminal’s landscape urbanism.

The position of the new ferry terminal is situated in different manner in such a way that
there are no possible infrastrcutre obstructions of view from the waiting area; more so,
direct sun light is highly considered from this building layout.

To Laguna de bay

Land and River Traffic frequency

 Manila Skyline
General Floor scheme Private-Public areas scheme Human flow scheme

Way in to the ferry boat

Pasig River way out from theferry boat

East elevation

Projected model of the ferry terminal’s site

Public areas

The new public space:

the intersection are among the prime Seawall Way in/way out connecting bridge
The proposed ferry terminal’s location made out of grass paving on Ferry boats’ loading deck
public transportation in the metropolis:
Hall way to ferry boats
Admin office
food stalls
Waiting area
LRTv1, SUVs and the proposed made of recycled composite
Entrance ferry terminal wood
Exit

Ticketing office
To LRT 1
Way in
Way out
Private areas

New public space

To Metropolitan Theater

Design Considerations:
Floor Plan: The ferry terminal is greatly perceived to its function as a Acoustics: Awning and casement windows are being employed Climate: Canopy protects the entrance from direct solar heat
public infrastrcture through it seemless floor plan layout; the floor plan in most of its glass curtain walls to promote natural convection radiation. The terminal’s roof design -arcuated roof- directs
provides a smooth transition for passengers , be it to way in and way of air. and daylight. Some areas are being employed with glass rainwater to proper drainage and lawn ( or c onsidered to
out. The areas rendered in gray are those private and leased areas. blocks to control the noise from the crownd and all other be quay walls).
while those in gold brown are those areas directly intended for riders. emechanical noise. Waiting area

Landscape Pasig River

Physical model
Structural concept:

To LRT 1 A greater perspective from the proposed

ferry terminal
Arcuated roof

The proposed ferry terminal’s location

Metal structural members

Glass curtain walls

Conceptual idea of the proposed public space:

An architectural urban element To Metropolitan theater / SUV terminals

Exit
Waiting area Entry way food stalls Admin office

A section
Waiting area

Way out bridge

 building footprint
Pocket garden

Jogging trail

Sun basking area Public

T&B
Spa area

Entry way to the multi storey

underground parking area

Condo-tel Design Entry way

Service area
Sun basking area

The project is to design a condotel located at the city Gym area

various high rise condominum, hotels, condotels, offices Lounge area

Multi purpose hall

are undeniably visible. the basic design of the condotel is

to accommodate various types of users from single to Admin office

young families. The condotel floor layout is divided to

Elevated pool area
Jogging trail

secure privacy of the occupants while it operates its The building core
Jogging trail
Viewing deck

public services to others.

Floor Plan (Ammenities)
The condotel’s design includes ammenities that suit the
needs of all walks of life such as a spa, cafe, gym ,swim- Commercial space
Concierge

ming pool and trail; it as well offers a charming view of Waiting/ lounge area
Building structure/footprint
the metropolis by its high rise design and glass curtain To underground parking areas building core
walls incorporated by wood and metal materials to
providing accent on its facade design. parking lot

Parking and Concierge area: This area is highly devoted to

Main entry way parking areas that has to accommodate a huge number of its
Loading/unloading residents. Underground parking lots are distributed into three

area. The concierge area , however, is designed to cater not just

the residents of the condo units but as well as transient users
through its lease-sspace for commercial purposes. This space
UP
can cater a mid size restaurant or a fast food chain. This
major road Entry way to the multi storey
underground parking area Ammenities area: The area that includes commercial and
Site Plan (ground floor plan)
lesiure- baased activities. Its ciruclation design greatly focuses

area, pool area, spa and gym, and a multi purpose hall.
Location profile
Architectural Design Considerations
Air conditioning condenser

Waste chute

Hallway

Two bedroom unit

Studio unit
One bedroom unit

Studio units
One-bedroom units
Two-bedroom unit
building core Condo units floor plan Occupancy level Natural air flow ( Building and the superblock diagram) Building core

Condo units: The units are laid out according to a simple geometric
shape; in this case, functionality and efficiency of the limited lot are
being best used. Units are classified as: studio units; one-bedroom
unit; and two-bedroom unit. The basic principle of the plan affirms
the importance of building core in a dedign which caters huge
number of crowd.

Conceptual model
Private-Public levels Building entrance Natural light through its glass curtain walls
 Building Envelope Design
Non-load bearing wall:
Glass curtain wall

The building core’s floor scheme

Air conditioning condenser

Waste chute

The Building Core Emergency stairs

Building materials
Service elevator

Aluminum panels 4

Elevator hallway

HVAC room

100 mm x 100 mm 3
Elevated pool area
White aluminum
mullions and mulins

Outdoor ammentieis:
Sun basking area
Outdorr lounge area
Jogging trail
Pocket gardens

Section (A1) of Condo units and the indoor

and outdoor ammenities.
2
Interior flooring:
Non-load bearing marble finished
2
exterior walls:
1200 mm x 3400 mm
Indoor ammenities: Angled clear-glass units
Gym
Muti purpose area
Lounge area
A1 Spa area
Public toilet and bath
Bldg blocks

1 Building structure
Lounge and commercial area Plustered- concrete on
white paint

Section A
Three- sotrey underground parking lot
 Architectural
Architectural Visualization
Visualization
Pool and sun basking area
Pool and sun basking area Reception area

Condo unit (Living room)


Architectural Thesis and Research:
Community Architecture and Building Sustainability
A Coconut-based sustaining community
Design Concept:
Adaptive design that advocates harmony between
human and its environment. It’s design basic principle
optimizes the resources as part of man’s life and its its
community.
Cluster facade concept:
It represents a strong force which allows it to blend with
nature. A wind concept that allows the units as one to
communicate to its environment. Cluster facade shows
strong force of inclination, which gives the impression of
of populous activities happening or movement within
the area.
The concept of cluster of farmers’ houses is being used
for proper and wee zoning, ventilation, natural lighting,
and equal distribution of coconut plantation (modulatr
design).
Sustainable Architecture: A Coconut-based Sustaining Community
Community Development:
A sustainable development that upholds three core
principles on its design: socio-culutural concept; sustain-
ing practice and building sustainability; and, sense of
community.
Desigh goals:
Service-oriented community, balance in growthof man
and, and innovativness in design planning.
Site development concet:
‘’ A human body concept for a humanitarian develop-
ment’’, as its site development concept evokes a system-
atic and centralized structiure of community.
ARCHITECTURAL THESIS
DESIGN CONCEPT:
Adaptive design that advocates harmony
between human and its environment. It opti-
mizes in its design principles our natural
resources as part of man’s life and its designed
community.
The design goals are: Service -oriented, commu-
nity, balance in growth of man and its environ-
ment, and innovativess in design planning which
fundamentally caters the needs of its end users.
F armers’ production area
The clusters of farmers‘ house are located
at the heart of the plantation not only for
space functionality but also for an experen-
tial tour. Having the farmers’ house at the
center of plantation, it could create a
peaceful ambiance that may drive people
to build a’ ‘’ sense of community’ and
belongingness’.
I Farmers’ house
BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY
The Central community is strategically
situated where there are less coconut
trees. It follows the design of ‘’ laws of the
indies’’ on central planning where the
chruch and public administration were in
front of each plazas during spanish era.
I Farmers’ market
ARCHITECTURAL THESIS BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY

Space Focus: Farmers’ house Conceptual Diagrams:

Building sustainability
Public housing is more than just a place to live, public programs
should provide opportunities to residents and their families
-- Carolyn McCarthy Semi private private

Akyat

Latrina
Batalan Akyat
Akyat Wall Framing
Banggera

Silong Koprahan sa

Zonal Space
(Koprahan) ibaba
Silid

Natural air flow and natural light analysis

Sala
Flexibility and functionality Farmers’ house conceptual model
Balkon The ability of spaces to be multifunctional
Akyat
Balkon
through open planning
‘’Maaliwalas’’
Lower Ground Floor Plan Upper Ground Floor Plan The atmosphere that gives a feeling of
1:50 1:50 Roof Framing comfortability through design strategies
and furniture layouts.
Structural Framing:
Structural Baloon
Framing Framing
Baloon Framing

Natural air flow and natural light analysis

Cluster of farmers’ house model

West South North East

Elevations
COMMUNITY
TROPICAL

Urban Design Analysis:
Barking Central London Regeneration
Overview: Barking district is located at the suburban
area of East London, England. It is identifies by the
London Plan as part of 35 major city centres in Greater
London - a document which identifies the opportunities
of eacy city and probably concentration of efforts for
future development. Barking central area consits of two
main areas proposed for regeneration; Barking Central
and Barking Riverside.
The phase 1 includes the Barking Central Learning (
provides facilities such as the new town library, confer-
ence hall, cafes, shops, and galleries for public usage
through the regeneration of their oldbig library.The
phase I of the urban design and development includes
the the creation of new Barking central centre with over
250 apartments above it and a new town sqaure located
opposite the existing town hall. It was opened on
Barking Central London
Barking central has undergone a significant change due to its
designaion as an opportunity area inthe London Plan. Its key 4
posiion as a transport interchange and locaion in the Thames
gateway also played a significant role. Four key sites within the 3
town centre were the subject of development in master plan
Existing railway line
whichincludes the staion quarter, London Street, Axe Street, and
the town centre re-development (Barking Town Centre Movement
Strategy, Mouchel Parkman 2005)
1
2

September 2007 creating a new image in the town Central Movement Strategy for Barking Town Center 5
The London Barking Central project was designed as a centre which offers a certain liveability and functionality The Central movement strategy sets the direcion for pedestrian
mix used -led urban development project that sought to previously absent. connecion, parking, and public transport connecivity. It takes into
revitalize the old town centre which was at the point of account the exising and new developments of the town centre (
dereliction. It was organized in two phases over a period The phase II includes the arboretum that sits at the Mouchel Parkman, 2005)
of 5 years each. The design includes seven new buildings center of the town square; the old baths which turns into
such as a new learning centre over 500 residential bath house building that provides apartment units; same
apartments., 66 bed hotel, bicycle sheds for 250 bikes, goes also with the lemonade building; and lastly, the
nine rental units, a cafe, a new town square and an Piano works which consists of low budget hotel.
arboretum.

1 Barking Central District: The new sociable street

2 Existing Central Park

3 Improving blocks and streets

4 Town centre walkheel

5 Green backbone: the walkable streets

To Central London

Barking Central Regeneration
Largely an abandoned industrial area with
brownfield sites, Barking was a depressed
town centre with very low-density of develop-
ment. The architects and urban designers,
aiming for urban regeneration, have
Barking Central’s extended public space produced a high density development to
enhance the new image of the Barking Centre.
An indication of the densification that has
occured, makes the new Barking Centre a
argaret’s Church compact and dense urban landscape. The
heights of the lemonade building and the
mid-rise buildings of of Bath houses illustrates
the orientation of this urban development to a
denser barking centre.
Barking Central map
1 Lemonade building
2 Piano works
3 Bath house
4 Barking central library
Urban fabrics of the Barking Town Centre
The height of the Lemonade building responds to
the tower of the Town Hall at the other end of the
Arboretum, whilst providing a signal representing
both the heart of the town centre and its regenera-
tion (Enclave).
Rope Works (named after the original Rope Works,
situated in Barking Central, circa 1890) sits on top
Bath House (named after the Old Bath House of the structure for the BLC, and is further
which was used for town meetings) defines the supported on a dramatic colonnade of V columns.
north side of a new public square designed in
collaboration with muf architecture/art.
Late on in the development of the Masterplan, the
brief changed to incoporate a 66-budget hotel The
building sites between the existing Police Station
and The Lemonade Building on the Ripple Road
frontage The public realm provides an unusual and dynamic
ground plan which unites all the building elements
of the scheme. The buildings each have individual
characters expressed in form and material
approach thus providing variety within the urban
fabric and making Barking Town Centre a landmark
High Density Development from an abandoned industrial site development.
The proposed pedestrian area around the new
Largely an abandoned industrial areas with brownfield sites , Barking used to be
Barking Central.
a depressed town center with low very density. The architects aiming toward
regeneration has produced a high density development to enhane the new
image of the Barking Centre. Four new buildings were inserted into the old
industrial site and learning centre as a greatly densifeid area with building
ranging from 2 to 17 floors.
Urban Design Analysis

New Town
Extension of Barking Central’s public space
Identity
St. Margaret’s chruch

The Arboretum

New cluster of central public space
Public Space: Interlocing blocks of Barking Learning Centre:
In terms of morphology, the design of mid-rise buildings
employed an idea od interlocking blocks with different
materials and cladding to reduce the massing of such a large
structure. Another interesting part of the design is the
retention of the existing library built during the 1070s.
Extension of public space New landmark
Morphology
Character: Another important idea in the morpohology of
Enclave
Another interesting idea expressed in the public space Regenerated
Barking Central is the individuality of the building form in concet was the massing of the buildings by the designers to
terms of height, shape and elevational treatment. The
buildings portray different heights ranging from 3 to 17
formally enclose the spaces line an enclave. Taken as
general, the form of Barking Central has created a formally
Public Space
floors and varying floor space within the Barking regenra- and balance enclosement image.
tion areas.
 LIMBIATE
VAREDO

LIMBIATE
VAREDO

GARBAGNATE MILANESE
NOVA MILANESE

MUGGIO
SENAGO

GARBAGNATE MILANESE
PADERNO CONCOREZZO
DUGNANO

MONZA

Regional rail line

ARESE
BOLLATE

CUSANO CINISELLO AGRATE

MILANINO BALSAMO BRIANZA
RHO
CORMANO
CAPONAGO
BRUGHERIO
BARANZATE NOVATE
MILANESE
BRESSO

NOVA MILANESE
SESTO SAN
GIOVANNI

PERO
COLOGNO
MILANESE

MILANO

Urban Planning and Design:

MUGGIO
SENAGO

PADERNO

A recomposition project in Rho-agrate

CONCOREZZO
DUGNANO

MONZA

border axis in Milan

ARESE
BOLLATE Autostrada
CUSANO CINISELLO AGRATE
MILANINO BALSAMO BRIANZA
The region contains of both dense urban fabric and Regional plan’s objectives: The utilisation of these connectors allow smaller specific
RHO
suburban sprawl. It has a high connectivity to Milan and regions to spread and continue into the surrounding CORMANO
CAPONAGO
autostrada transversing across it. Other than Milan itself, Basic principle - DNA code areas. To limit the spread of the mutations into areas
BRUGHERIO
Monza is the most populated city within the region. This By modifyng the DNA through a series of mutation, the where it is undesired, growth inhibitors will be BARANZATE NOVATE
area has a history of industr and is known around the entire genetic codes will be addressed and evolve. These introduced . These inhibitors include green belts and MILANESE
BRESSO
world for furniture production. It also consists of large mutations are specific interventions placed at strategic cycle paths,along with policy and utilising
amount of industrial infrastructure both in use and locations within the region. The mutation will then act as built-structures as boundaries. SESTO SAN
GIOVANNI
abandoned. a catalyst first interacting with, and then changing the
area. As these changes occur, the surrounding commuity To address employment issues, incubator centres will be PERO
COLOGNO
Design and justify purpose of regional strategy: The will begin to benefit. These areas are considered the introduced at various points within the region. An MILANESE

creation of regional strategies and spatial planning is an
approach preferred by the European Union; by develop-
ing a regional strategy for the area, this will allow for a
more comprehensive to be developed benefiting the
entire region. Creating interaction and cooperation
amongst the municipalities will be the key to creating a
large successful region that benefits the entire society.
There will be the creation of an intra-regional body to
assist municipality cooperation and distribute benefits
and gains. A ‘profit sharing’ will also be established so as
to make sure all areas benefit from the regional plan. In
order to to this, properties or area values will be
assessed prior to intervention so that gains could then be
distributed properly.
chromosomes while the elemets of the actions are the
genes. The general characteristics or traits can also
applied to different areas around the region where
conditiond are similar.
With these small scale interventions a larger network is
established, this occurs by interlinking spaces and
connecting elements. Through this connection of
mutations a larger chain or genotype is developed. In
order to facilitate the movement and continuation of the
catalyst throughout the region connections such as the
autostrada, green spaces, canals and cycle paths would
be used.
incubator centre will function as a location for entrepre-
neurs and small business set up to operate. Once new
business has established itself it will then be able to
transfer to surrounding vacant property thereby filling MILANO
holes in the existing urban fabric.
Implementation : The implementation of the plan will
occur in a long time span. The first action consists of
creating new connectors for the mutation for the
mutation to spread from. At that point, the mutation will Metro line
be inserted beginning the evolution of the region. By
mapping and changing the genetic code thsi strategy
assesses issues at a deeper level and look at them at a
Territorial analysis
long term solution.
Collective City: it is set of citadels that work in this region and
are the eipcenter activities ranging exhibition to retail . These
equipments occupy large landmarks to develop populous and
crowded activities.

Trapped City: This is a land locked by infrastructure, growth is as

internal idea and not an expnanding image.

Abandoned City: A city at an abandoned stage of decay. A grey

platform hollowed out buildings and occupied by gypsies and
homeless.
Citadels Historical centres Nodes Grey platform
Rho-Agrate border axis
Milan, Italy
Socio-economic and built-form analysis

This diagram patterns the existing tows and municipali-

ties situatated at the norther border of Milan munici-
pality; as shown there are exisiting mass transit lines (
metro and regional trains) that traverse these towns
however studies have shown that these facilities are
not enough for each stations are in larger interval
distance. With the respect to having slow mobility
network, these region of Milan do not possess such
transport network which leaves with no option its
population to be dependent to mass transportation
lines. Empirical evidences have shown as well that it is
difficult to get into these regions despite having
connections such as tram lines for there are no direct
access from the center of Milan to each city centers of
these municipalities and towns.

Autostrada

Metro lines

Regional train lines

This diagram patterns the municipalities that the auto-

strada intersects; documenting the magnitude open
spaces, grey platforms ,citadels, built spaces, and
immigration: Open spaces and grey patforms share
equal distribution in each of the municipalities; most
municipalities lying along the Autostrada have high
diversity and built structrures; the immigrant popula-
tion is directly proportional to the hierarach of grey
platforms, and lastly, fewer open spaces and high
number of grey platforms along the water canal.
Regional strategy along the Rho-Agrate border axis The DNA structure: We idenified with this project through a Catalyst Mutaion: A catalyst is device inserted into a conflu-
Genesis DNA Helix. A web of environments composed in a knot of ence of muliple towns not only to uniing them, but a precur-
relaionships orbiing along a spine; the Autostrada. These sor for a larger urban change as well. For a catalyst to have a far
27 +
27 + The analysis of the territory led to the atribuion of selected environments are composed of regions that share similar reaching impact the device is proposed with connecing
keywords to specific elements that defined the territory. Among vocabulary of historical spaces, open-spaces, grey plaforms, environments to channelize the change ans and nodes thereby
27 +
-26 55 +
Cinisello Balsamo
0.36 M
Agrate Brianza
0.35 M -26 55 + the idenified phenomenon was the Wall city (Autostrada) , built-up and citadels. Each environment cluster offers a unique compounding the effect of its presence..
Transformaive City (growth of built spaces in the region), Inherit- opportunity and define constraints as they are divided by
Rho 27 +

-26 55 +
0.56 M ance City (the relaionship between historical centres and water topograhpy, municipaliies and infrastrucrures Green Chromosome: The five idenified green zones are an
Bresso
0.26 M
-26 55 +
systems in the area) and shatered green spaces (the fragmented aggregaion of open spaces that are uniied by the connecing
Low open spaces in the fabric of the region).It was noiced that each instruments that stem from the catalyst. Each of these green
of these phenomenon intersected with the Autostrada more clusters derives funcion and program through a negoiaion
Medium
Autostrada than once and shared a definite physical and precepional between the catalyst and the individual project that resides in
High relaionship. its vicinity through the connectors.
Age I Population
Migrants
Autostrada
-26 0 -26 years old 27 +
+27 27 - 55 yeard old Water canal
+55 55 - 85 years old Milan

Open spaces -26 55 +

1.30 M

Built spaces 27 +
0.25 M
Brugherio

Grey platforms 27 +
0.81 M 27 +
-26 55 +
Sesto San Giovanni
Citadels
-26 55 +
Pero -26 55 +
0.90 M
 Medium-to high density occupation development
Residential
Residential

Residential

Residential

Commercial

Commercial

Commercial

New public space

New bus stops New tram line connected to New street-scape
the new public space
Section A

Urban New municipal public space Design Guidelines

Strategies
New promenade development Design Guidelines

Residential

Open public space Residential

Commercial

New landscape design New promenade New bike lane New street-scape

Section B
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Policy Design: Piazza del Duomo Piazza del Duomo

Border Regeneration in Milan

The territory is located in the North West of Milan,
around the tangentiale ovest ( By-Past Road) and the
canals, where the municipalities of Settimo Milanese,
Cusago, Trezano, Sul Naviglio and Cesano Boscone shares
borders with eash other and with the municipality of
Milano shows an interesting array of land development
that does follow any particular rule of urban develop-
ment.
A patchwork of industrial , agricultural and residential
development dot and intersperse each other, the end
results being a network of urban areas with very strong
local indentites. In MIlan- Settimo Axis, one can see a
vast expansion of urban parks: The project is to enhance
recreation with sports activities in the underlined Parco
della Cave, Parco di Trenno and Bosconi Citta Parks and
connect with the EXPO 2015 through a slow mobility
network around the area.
The areas of Intervention as a representation of the
Project: Agro -Industrial Park, respond to the concept of
“Productivity and Recreation” that develops mechanisms of
productivenes of the greenspaces and slow mobility
networks.
In Milano-Settimo Milanese Axis there are vast expansion of
“green and water”: 1) Proximity of agricultural roads and
bikes network; 2) Vast agricultural surfaces easily allocated for
development but supported by and lastly, 3) Sustainable slow
paths connectivity.
In Milano - Settimo Milanese axis there are vast expansion of
urban parks: The project is to enhaced recreation with
sport activities in the underlined Parco delle Cave, Parco di
Trenno and Bosco in Citta Parks and connect with the EXPO
2015 through slow mobility network.
Naviglio
About the diagram:
This diagram patters the built up structures near the selected intervention area; as shown, the
area is filled with highly densed built structures yet surrounded by large span of green areas.
These areas are situated at the eastern peripheral areas of Milan. This area is located below
the EXPO 2015 site.
B A
Territorial Criticalities of Naviglio Canal:
The critical issue s in Naviglio area are the presence of polluted lands and the few abandoned
industries . Historically, a once dominant industrial area supported by the railway s and roads
have been a dramatic decline in activity with several sites defunct and polluted by previous
activities.
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About the diagram:
This diaram patters the exisitng the municipalites that the selected intervention area traverses.
Evidently, the closer towns and municipalities registered to having larger number of population
as compared to to those at the peripheral areas. There are two important urban elements that
can be found within this area; the Autostrada (expressway) and the ever famous historical canal
-- Naviglio.
Autostrada (Tangentiale) Criticalities:
The Tangentiale is marked by parks and green open space system fragmentation. The parks in the
territory such as the Parco della Cave and Bosco in Citta della Girrettas are so fragmented with no
connections amongst them; thus, it creates a sort of discontinous green system.

Industrial areas
Residential areas
Abandoned industrial areas
Polluted areas A B
 Project Replicability along the border of Milan Metropolis Urban
Urban Scenarios
Scenario

Highly urbanized society Bike sharing system I Re-used caschinas I Discovering landscape I Rural landscape I Sustainable practice
Project EXPO 2015

Projected field
Projected field Intervention II
intervention II

Project Via D’acqua

Project Parco 5 Comuni Slow Moblity network network

Fixing the puzzle:
slow mobility
Composing sub-projects
The three identifible subprojects could be said
to distinctive but intrinsically interrelated.

WALKABILITY
Comparing to this to the puzzling box, we
identify these three subprojects as three puzzle
boxes that create less significance unless
unified and properly ‘fitted together’.

Thus, the Creative park , Recreative park and

Energy park made permeable and unified
through Slow Mobility and interconnected Projected field
functions operate together to give a project
’sense offield InterventionI
intervention I
meaning’ to the integrated Agroindustrial Park.

SUSTAINABILITY
Regi Verde
Regi Verde I Green Energy Park I Creative Park I Recreational Park I

Agricultural preservation and improvement Bio-fuel / organic waste Experimental knowldge agro research
Nature and beauty Food production Food production
Creative Park Recreation and leisure Experimental knowledge agro research Commercialisation and marketing
Green Energy Park Rural and urban interchange mixity Agricultural preservation and improvement Rural and Urban interchange mixity
Recreative Park
Slow mobility network
 Development pole of Grand Paris project

RER line /metro line

TGV line / regional rail line within Ill De France

Development pole of Grand Paris project

Urban Design and Strategies:

An Urban Tourism Strategy along Seine RER A
Pontoise

River in Cergy-Pontoise
Cergy Charles De Gaulle
Confluence airport
Seine-Oise 3
Achères-Ville
Located at the cross of the Ile de- France region Finally, another major asset of this territory and
L’isle Adam port
and Normandy, as well as at the heart of the which place it as an interesting centrality for TGV
Seine Axis and at the gate of the North Seine leisure is the outdoor leisure park of Cergy To Normandy
canal, Cergy Pontoise agglomeration benefits Pontoise, curled up in the Oise loop
from a strateigc position. Disneyland
The park centralizes a unique diversity of water La Défense Marne-la-Vallée
Saint lazare
The goal is to capture inland touristic flows sports and leisure activities in Ile- de - France, for RER E -chessy

coming mainly from Ile- de France, but also which an increasing demand is observed. Tangentialle
Tour Eiffel
from west of France, thanks to the construction
of th Paris Normandy TGV line. The multiplicity of possiblities offerd by this
territory constitute its richness. It is a remarkable Cergy port
More than its strategic location, the Oise valley place for its tourism, however lacking of visibility.
is full of treasures, between the Confluence Its identites are fragmented and its image is not RER C
Versailles
with the Seine and Isle-Adam. The territory homogenous.
presents various identites. The impressionist
Confluence
painters’ legacy id known worldwide. The multiplicity of possibilities offered by this Saint Honorine
Orly airport
territory constitute its richness. It is a remarkable
The future building of the North Seine Canal : place for tourism, however lacking of visibility. Its
link between North Europe and French water- identities are fragmented and its image is not
way networks will increase the number of homogeneous. Our approach aims at proposing
fluvial tourists. Cruise boats will stop in Achères, a coherent touristic offer, notably through attrac-
where a multimodal harbor project is under tive and connected places, and the creation of a
discussion. Private leisure boats can stop in global touristic identity. Thus presented, the
Cergy Port, a greatly coveted marina in Ile de territory becomes a new polarity in west of the
France. However, this marina is today saturated Ile-de-France region, off the beaten track of the Territorial Analysis: Regional Analysis: A strategic territory at the cross Historical Idenity: The Impressionist Legacy
and there is an ongoing project for its extension. capital, where there is something for everyone. Cergy Pontoise Municipality of the Seine-Oise axis and the Grand Paris
Cergy then becomes a prerequisite place for Despite the widely promoted “new town” image,
different kinds of tourism: private boaters as These newly finished or ongoing projects will theoldest traces of human civilisaion on the territory
well as cruise passengers. generate a transport hub which will relieve the of Cergy- Pontoise dates from the neolithic period,
actual network and increase the transport capac- from 5000 to 2500 years BC. A menhir aging from this
ity of the territory. The historical confluence will period can be seen in Cergy in the yard of the
become the northwest fluvial gate of the Greater reirement home. An archeologic site, classified as an
Paris. It will reinforce the capacity of the territory Historical Monument is also visible in the village of
around the Seine in its urban, economical and Vauréal. Later in the history, medieval villages setled
environmental dimensions. around the river and on the Vexin
 Design Guidelines

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Urban Scenarios

Slow Mobility Network

ĨĂĐŝůŝ
(A) This maps develop more in detail here the
territory of the Leisure corridor, compounded
with three key spaces: the Axe-Majeur, the
Outdoor leisure park and Cergy Port. The
connecion between those three spaces will
also be subject to specific studies
and proposals. The main strategic idea
developed through our different zooms on Urban Strategies in Cergy- Pontoise
each of the space is the following: The Leisure A mix-used public space:
park will be located at the cross of two new
public spaces which are the future Port and B The goal is to create a public-oriented place,
the Axe-Majeur, and which will be the disper-
Un-passable lots for public usage
widely open and accessible. Port Cergy II is river

sion places of the visitors towards the tourisic thought as a seamless extension of the neigh- Hard border

opportuniies offered by the larger territory borhood. It will provide open housing blocks Section A
(Vexin, Cergy centre, Auvers-sur-Oise, with shops and restaurants on the ground floor, a
new hotel to accommodate local and foreign
Pontoise).
tourists and a parking at the entrance of the new
port. Proposing a dry port on the opposite bank,
Focus on the Leisure Corridor extension of the port,and open housing blocks.

(B) Firstly,the idea is to redirect those flows of A new welcome facility is developed, providing
internaional tourists to the territory and its information to the tourists arriving by the river
places of interest. It would then may be neces- and from the inland territory. The public space is
sary to lead a promoion campaign of the wide which allows temporary facilities to host
territory to the big cruise organizaions. many type of programs: musical events, farm
market, and a boat fare.
And lastly, the idea is to valorize the links
between the territory and different itneraries Bike and pedestrian lane

and enhance the quality of life and well being

of residents. Adding toursiics value to a cycle
iinerary means to have coninuity in the
network, but also ensure the quality and the
comfort of the trip, enhance the links with the The new public space’s connectivity New streetscape design

town centres, public transport staions and

infrastructures. The new public space’s connectivity promenade

river Soft border

proposed design

Section AA
 Viewing deck and new streetscape design Commercial development bear Axe Majeur Collonade

Axe Majeur foot steps

Axe Majeur bridge

L’Oise river Open space below the Axe Majeur bridge

To the outdoor leisure park

Axe Majeur development Section

Urban Strategies
NEW IMAGE

Existing roadways
private lots

promenade and
the outdoor leisure park
New bike and pedestrian lane
New bike and pedestrian lane

REGENERATION
Lot Appropriation Design Guideline Section

Urban Scenarios
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