3/3/23

Site Visit and notes:

In the right side they have a chimney area - might keep this feature

The back garden is very spacious and can be used as a summer activity

The bar area will keep as is but change the purpose so just a barista area no alcohol

Change materials

Average person spending time 45 mins -1 hr

They provide catering services And do live music throughout June

1st floor you can hear loud footsteps will need floor noise panels

After 7pm it gets busier

The menu is in an awkward place - rethink position if needed?

2/3/23

Tutorial:

Connect building and address the problem for developing research question…

Developed research question:

By designing a community centre that focuses on the deaf community. Can teaching them the social skills needed, prevent the social problems being faced?

For next Thrusday 9th March

-Visit site, take photos and understand the area

-Finalise a programme or some programmes on floorplan, sketching à zoning & potential ideas. (Print on A3)

-Site analysis of Dover site

-There will be a need of a edited version of blog.

1/3/23

Questionnaire:

Surprise visit at home - Woman working for the NDCS ( National Deaf Children's Society)

Since we were founded more than 70 years ago, society has come a long way. But deaf children are still falling behind at school and being let down by vital services. And they still don’t have the same opportunities as hearing children.

Woman explaining:

“21 children are born being deaf a week, that makes it 3 a day. Around 90% don’t get support because they come from perfectly hearing parents.”

“ a lot of families don’t know where to get accessibility from…”

“We go into schools and teach kids sign language and Makaton.. So, its more inclusive to everyone”

“we provide both emotional and practical support for the families”