Site Model Progress Prints

Below are some early images of my intended site. Using sketchup, cad, and some hi-res aerial photos, I have created a 3-d virtual model of the Bangor Waterfront, including much of downtown. The highlighted area is the intended site for my project. This is a shift from what I had anticipated earlier, but I believe it is for the best. Early in the process, I was thinking of a more wooded site, but as my research unfolded, I began to see the importance of the Penobscot river in this region. Bangor wasnt put on the map because it was in the forest, but instead because it was on a river that enabled it to utilize the timber from the surrounding forests. Furthermore, this site is accessible from major roadways, railway, and the river. This type of accessibility is vital for a building aspiring to become the center of the region.

Stay tuned....there will be much more to come over the coming months. I anticipate posting a building program progress print, as well as a more formal site analysis within the next week or so...