This image is taken from yell 3d maps, to get a clearer understanding of the relationship between the geometry of the space to it's surroundings. The image is useful due to it's two-dimension, clearly displaying a coherent purpose throughout the area.
Firstly the angle at which the ovular seating area is set reflects that of the direction of the space, almost having the effect as to invite you into the space. So in contrast if it were to have been set at a right angle to itself it would have acted almost as a barier between the street and the space; it instead unites the area.
Whilst the ovular section follows the flow of the angled buildings the lighter paving slabs forming a linear pattern accross the whole space, follow those of the buildings set parallel to it. This design feature again acts as an invitation into the space, to draw you through it. However it also gives the space a much lighter feel due to the combination of organic colours, whereby if it were all paved in the darker slabs it may have appeared oppresive and dull. It helps instead give a much more open and airy outset to the space, without becoming too bare.
This image is taken from google maps, seeming inaccurate to the space now as it is pre 2006 determined. Although not a particularly clear view, We feel that the grassed area before McAslan's benched space, may have been better suited the surroundings. In an area largely consumed by grey concrete and bricks, the grassed area seems a welcome change to the materiality of this space; a welcome natural space encased in a manmade quadrangle. However the new design occupying the space now, does seem alot brighter and more open.
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