Table of Contents
- Old Wymering: A Historic Gem in Portsmouth
- Mapping Wymering Manor: Connecting Community Spaces for Peaceful Living
- Wymering Manor’s Potential as a Community Hub
- Local Registry
- Sun light Analysis
- Summer Sun Diagram
- Winter Sun Diagram
- Efficient and Sustainable Lighting for Wymering Manor
- Potential Uses and Users
- Demographics
- References
Old Wymering: A Historic Gem in Portsmouth
Old Wymering is part of a series conservation areas in Portsmouth, known for its special architectural and historical significance. Guided by the principles outlined in conservation area no.1 by John Slater in 1994, the primary objective is to preserve and enhance Old Wymering (Slater, 1994).
Mapping Wymering Manor: Connecting Community Spaces for Peaceful Living
The diagram here illustrates how the local communities in Old Wymering are positioned around Wymering Manor. Having visited the site, I experienced tranquility and serenity, especially in this particular zone. The blue lines on the diagram show residential buildings, the red lines represent Wymering Manor, and access points to the site are shown by triangles. Three key landmarks—the church, school, and nursing home—are marked with stars.
This site include educational, residential, and ecclesiastical spaces. Wymering Manor has the potential to fill gaps and offer opportunities for socializing and leisure, acting as a central hub for communication in the area.
As per the Wymering Manor Trust’s guidelines, the approach to restore the house involves:
- Establishing a sustainable future for the manor through conversion and build.
- Redesigning the space to be enjoyed by the local community.
- letting rooms for a variety of purposes, including events, meetings, education, training, ghost hunting, plays, social gatherings, and other innovative activities.
Also to offer help in well being,tackling loneliness and isolation,developing personal skills and bringing the community together.
Wymering Manor’s Potential as a Community Hub
I’ve made this diagram to study the local communities around Wymering Manor. I drew three circles centered on Wymering Manor with a radius of up to 200m. This helps me figure out the best possibilities for Wymering Manor’s new purpose and prepares me for the next step, which the design concept.
In the outer zone, you can see residential buildings, creating a lively environment around the house. The mid-zone is filled with more spiritual spaces, like the Church of St. Peters and St. Paul.
After analyzing everything, it’s clear that Wymering Manor sits at the center of life and death, balancing between life and a more serene atmosphere.
Local Registry
The local registry office is located near Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, and 5.6 miles away from Wymering Manor.
Queen Alexandra Hospital is near by the building, which can be beneficial for Wymering Manor to serve personal retreat and development opportunities.
Sun light Analysis
Summer Sun Diagram
As shown , sun rise is happening in the west side of Wymering Manor during summer, creating a shadow length up to 2.51m and a daylight duration of 16h13m4s.
Given the chance to maximize natural light exposure, we aim to minimize our reliance on artificial lighting, promoting a more sustainable environment.
After sunset, we’ll use colorful indoor lights to create different moods in each room.
To keep the house cool, we’ll add shading on the west side and plant greenery around the building for a peaceful, Eco-friendly atmosphere.
Winter Sun Diagram
In winter, the house experiences sunrise from the east and sunset from the west, resulting in shorter daylight hours decreases to 8 hours, 20 minutes, and 37 seconds. This emphasizes the need for increased reliance on artificial lighting to ensure optimal visibility and maintain an appealing aesthetic for the house, considering that winter dominates most of the year.
Efficient and Sustainable Lighting for Wymering Manor
I’m planning to use a wireless lighting system in Wymering Manor for my design. It’ll save on construction time and costs, while also being more sustainable for the building.
Based on Portsmouth Guildhall’s Lighting Refurbishment, ICE Facilities Management used a wireless control system for proper lighting in the Guildhall. This approach reduced installation time and maintained the historical appearance.
Adding a wireless lighting system in Wymering Manor will keep its historic vibe while ensuring proper lighting.
Potential Uses and Users
According to the diagram, three hotels surround Wymering Manor. Red Lion Hotel stands a 15-minute walk away, indicating that most visitors to the house would likely come from the local Wymering Manor community as well as people from Portsmouth,Portchester and the surrounding areas, with minimal headcount coming from outside long distant area.
The house sits at the heart of a residential area, with restaurants and shops close by. Wymering Manor could be a wonderful spot for family gatherings, particularly in the mornings, offering a distinctive private setting. It has the potential to become a community hub, hosting leisure activities, events, art exhibitions, and providing spaces for social gatherings and remembrance.
Demographics
Collected from Streetcheck.co.uk ,this research examine the demographics of the local community in Old Wymering understand the audience to adapt Wymering Manor to their needs. Analyzing Housing Occupancy and Composition pie charts helped identify potential users and their Age Groups.
This data guides tailoring experiences and designing activities in the House accordingly. Additionally, considering their Religion aiming to create an attraction to visitor by connections with St. Peter & St. Paul C Of E Church and the graveyard, to develop a continues spiritual theme.
Housing Occupancy and Household Composition
Rooms in Wymering Manor experiences will be tailored based on the gathered data. Since the Family Households occupy the pie chart, communal spaces will aim to bring families together to share stories and support. 1 person Households in the second place on the pie chart, there will be solitary rooms to be used as individuals. The Great Hall will serve as a gathering space, allowing visitors to connect and interact as a collective.
Age Groups
The Age Group chart helps plan for different needs at Wymering Manor. For kids aged 5-14, there could be educational spaces and light performances. Ages 15-29 might enjoy campfire activities, social areas, and hostels. Those 30 and above might like communal spots like restaurants, cafes, and activities with dancing through light and shadows.
Religion
Wymering Manor has the potential to be a gathering place for the community. It could offer space for remembering, grieving, and celebrating, connected to the Church and Graveyard. For everyone, it’s a place to explore life’s experiences and themes of death and rebirth through stories and light. It can also host Christian ceremonies like weddings, gatherings and funerals alongside the nearby church.
References
Slater, J. (1994). OLD WYMERING Conservation Area No 11 Guidelines for Conservation. Portsmouth.
DOT. (2023, March 7). Restoring Wymering Manor. Wymering Manor Trust. https://www.wymeringmanortrust.org/
SunCalc Sun position- und Sun phases calculator. SunCalc. (n.d.). https://www.suncalc.org/
Google. (n.d.). Google maps. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/search/breakfast/@50.8445717,-1.0788987,15.75z?entry=ttu
Portsmouth Guildhall, Lighting Refurbishment. (n.d.). ICE Facilities Management. Retrieved December 12, 2023, from https://ice-electrical.co.uk/projects/portsmouth-guildhall-lighting-refurbishment/
StreetCheck. (n.d.). Interesting Information for Old Wymering Lane, Portsmouth, PO6 3NL Postcode. StreetCheck. Retrieved December 13, 2023, from https://www.streetcheck.co.uk/postcode/po63nl
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