This assignment has been of great help to me as its seen me grow in my research and writing skills, and also helped me prepare more towards my thesis proposal title which is that of Adaptive reuse of abandoned buildings.
The blogs took some getting used to in the beginning but that to the great guidance of our lecturer I quickly got what I think is the hang of it. The last four weeks where just focusing on our title and how er are getting to the actual hypothesis, I included my case studies in the middle of both semesters which helped me have a better picture of what I wanted to do.
The whole actual hypothesis was abit of a challenge as I have never done such literature and also had some problems with plagiarism in the process as I used the same case studies as my literature review once I uploaded the document it started to take plagiarism from my literature review so I was set with the task to re construct the whole thing again which caused a big problem.
Overall this assignment was of great help and was of great importance for our preparation of next year great task which is that of the thesis proposal and project. This assignment was also good as it was spread onto two semester which gave us ample time to focus on our tasks which included the debate which was something that ought us a lot and was a fun experience doing as it got the class going on some constructive arguments which where very interesting to hear what their opinions about certain things are. Also we had ample time and help to focus and learn about our hypothesis and I had fun doing this assignment mainly because of the time we had to do it so we had the liberty and chance to focus bit on it and think before we actually did things.
Sunday, 21 May 2017
Friday, 12 May 2017
hypotesis structuring
This week was full of preparation and structuring of my hypothesis which is based on a minimum of 2000 words . I had some problems with the structure as I was confused onto how a hypothesis is usually structured. I got some help from my peers and started by structuring my hypothesis.
I wish to keep the word count between 2000 - 2200 and decided to structure the hypothesis into 3 sections which starts off with an Introduction about the hypothesis and what i will be talking about, the aim of this literature, Why it will help and how I intend on doing such project. I plan on keeping it short with around 300 words allocated to all this. Then the second part focuses on the main points of my literature review as the titles are the same and could be of great help to proving my question, this is also the section where I will point out most Pros and Cons of the study . Then I will introduce my personal case study the Jerma palace hotel and talk about what i would like to do and the possibilities I have. I would like to allocate 500/700 words to the main points and around 700/800 words to my case study.finally i'd like to leave the last 500 words to my conclusion and results, this is where i prove my question and state how I have proven it and how I intend to work into a future proposed idea.
All in all I think that I am moving in the right direction and will have a strong case to prove and also something that could be very beneficial for both our generation and future generations to come as if we start off with one project I am positively sure that many investors will be inspired.
I wish to keep the word count between 2000 - 2200 and decided to structure the hypothesis into 3 sections which starts off with an Introduction about the hypothesis and what i will be talking about, the aim of this literature, Why it will help and how I intend on doing such project. I plan on keeping it short with around 300 words allocated to all this. Then the second part focuses on the main points of my literature review as the titles are the same and could be of great help to proving my question, this is also the section where I will point out most Pros and Cons of the study . Then I will introduce my personal case study the Jerma palace hotel and talk about what i would like to do and the possibilities I have. I would like to allocate 500/700 words to the main points and around 700/800 words to my case study.finally i'd like to leave the last 500 words to my conclusion and results, this is where i prove my question and state how I have proven it and how I intend to work into a future proposed idea.
All in all I think that I am moving in the right direction and will have a strong case to prove and also something that could be very beneficial for both our generation and future generations to come as if we start off with one project I am positively sure that many investors will be inspired.
Saturday, 6 May 2017
hypotheses Site proposal
Il Jerma Palace Hotel :
Finding a location locally was bit of a problem as I wanted to focus on big abandoned projects and not ones that where small projects in order to utilise all that is possible. I had 3 options which where The old power station, Doc number 1 and il Jerma. All locations are located in the south side of Malta and that was also another thing i wanted to do was to focus on the south side as an attempt to make it more habitable. After some research I discovered that the only option I had was il Jerma as the Power station project has already been started and Doc number 1 has been given to the American University that has been in the spotlight late last year.
Il Jerma Palace Hotel also known as the only four star hotel in the area and one of the best of its kind as to its prestige location which is found on the seafront of Marsacala. The hotel first opened back in 1982 under the great leadership of the chain of the Corinthia hotels group. Unfortunately the hotel was closed back in 2007 and the land has changed owners multiple times since then. There where many discussions on rebuilding and making use of such land but due to it's derelict situation investors are not ready to do such works. Back in 2016 Times of Malta stated that "it would cost €1.5 million to demolish the present building".Whats to my advantage is that I could try focus as much on the sustainability of such potential project and try design and make use of the 38,745 square meters of land which is available rather than digging up new virgin land or demolish other old residence buildings.
References :
Allied Newspapers Ltd. 2017. Times of Malta ‒ Jerma Hotel site valued at €20.8m, to be sold at judicial sale by auction in October. [ONLINE] Available at: https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20160822/local/jerma-hotel-site-valued-at-208m-to-be-sold-at-judicial-sale-by-auction.622742. [Accessed 6 May 2017].
Finding a location locally was bit of a problem as I wanted to focus on big abandoned projects and not ones that where small projects in order to utilise all that is possible. I had 3 options which where The old power station, Doc number 1 and il Jerma. All locations are located in the south side of Malta and that was also another thing i wanted to do was to focus on the south side as an attempt to make it more habitable. After some research I discovered that the only option I had was il Jerma as the Power station project has already been started and Doc number 1 has been given to the American University that has been in the spotlight late last year.
Il Jerma Palace Hotel also known as the only four star hotel in the area and one of the best of its kind as to its prestige location which is found on the seafront of Marsacala. The hotel first opened back in 1982 under the great leadership of the chain of the Corinthia hotels group. Unfortunately the hotel was closed back in 2007 and the land has changed owners multiple times since then. There where many discussions on rebuilding and making use of such land but due to it's derelict situation investors are not ready to do such works. Back in 2016 Times of Malta stated that "it would cost €1.5 million to demolish the present building".Whats to my advantage is that I could try focus as much on the sustainability of such potential project and try design and make use of the 38,745 square meters of land which is available rather than digging up new virgin land or demolish other old residence buildings.
References :
Allied Newspapers Ltd. 2017. Times of Malta ‒ Jerma Hotel site valued at €20.8m, to be sold at judicial sale by auction in October. [ONLINE] Available at: https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20160822/local/jerma-hotel-site-valued-at-208m-to-be-sold-at-judicial-sale-by-auction.622742. [Accessed 6 May 2017].
Thursday, 27 April 2017
hypothesis reflection
Adaptive Reuse Of Abandoned Buildings :
This week I decided to come up with my hypothesis title and question as I had not yet come up with a question. It was a bit of a challenge as I did not know my exact title yet as I wished to link it to my proposed thesis title. For my title i wanted to focus on the adaptive reuse of industrial buildings. Which consists of finding abbandoned buildings that have been abandoned run down and in an inhabitable state.
Multiple case studies, articles and thesis's about the subject can be found and research has proven to be highly beneficial with multiple pros and cons. Not many big projects of the sort have been implemented locally. Actually to my knowledge there has been some attempts but nothing concrete has ever happened.
My question had to be related to the most important aspect of the topic was that it brings the community together and also helps the housing problem we have locally as to the limited space we have. Most businessmen are currently buying old property as their prices are cheaper then demolish and build up e block of apartments instead. The massive drawback to that is the fact that we re slowly losing our historical value of these houses and also part of our heritage. With all this in mind i decided to choose the question of how could the adaptable reuse of abandoned buildings be of any help to our current housing problem ?
This week I decided to come up with my hypothesis title and question as I had not yet come up with a question. It was a bit of a challenge as I did not know my exact title yet as I wished to link it to my proposed thesis title. For my title i wanted to focus on the adaptive reuse of industrial buildings. Which consists of finding abbandoned buildings that have been abandoned run down and in an inhabitable state.
Multiple case studies, articles and thesis's about the subject can be found and research has proven to be highly beneficial with multiple pros and cons. Not many big projects of the sort have been implemented locally. Actually to my knowledge there has been some attempts but nothing concrete has ever happened.
My question had to be related to the most important aspect of the topic was that it brings the community together and also helps the housing problem we have locally as to the limited space we have. Most businessmen are currently buying old property as their prices are cheaper then demolish and build up e block of apartments instead. The massive drawback to that is the fact that we re slowly losing our historical value of these houses and also part of our heritage. With all this in mind i decided to choose the question of how could the adaptable reuse of abandoned buildings be of any help to our current housing problem ?
Sunday, 26 March 2017
Possibilities Of The Race Track In Malta
The 33,000 metres squared race track which is being proposed could lead to a lot of possibilities in the automotive sport . Having a race track in Malta would benefit us highly as not only would car owners have a space where to test out her cars and test out their upgrades but also the track has alot of positives which could cater for both road safety and motorsport which will include facilities where one can have:
" Training programmes for all vehicle categories,Training module for braking and swerve exercises, Training module for anti-skid training , Training module for cornering exercises, Handling track(e.g. Economy driver training,vehicle presentations, etc.), Driver education and examination area" and also "Races, Rally cross, Karting, Drift competitions, Race of Champions, Grassroot motorsport activities, Racing Academy "
The masterplan is one where could expand the knowledge of future drivers and also helps the motorsport scene grow locally and also helps boost the tourism economy with competitors visiting the island to compete with local racers.
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| Track being proposed |
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Saturday, 18 March 2017
Race Track in malta
The dream of many car enthusiasts and racers is one of having a track locally. Currently any racer or car owner either has to go abroad or race in the public streets at night to enjoy and compete with their own car, there are roomers that a local race track might soon be found in the Maltese islands.
Currently on the island motorsport enthusiasts have the facility of a quarter mile drag racing strip, motor and auto cross circuit but not a proper circuit for racers to race and test their cars. As stated by Times Of Malta there are five bidders for the motorsport circuit. The proposed park will not only be for motorsport recreation but also educational use. A location has not been announced yet as the submission is still to be assessed.
The government is stating that the "government was promising that together with the involved stakeholders it would identify a site for a motorsport circuit, possibly in conjunction with the private sector." and also "would ensure that every effort would be made to maximise the economic potential of the site selected, especially where job creation is concerned."
This proposal as everything else that happens on the island has sparked up what is now a really big crisis with the people in the street as many of them say that it will damage the carbon footprint and would also increase the noise pollution. In my opinion I am favour of the Track as not only a car enthusiast but also I believe that malta could benefit from such project as it could save lives and decrease most of the accidents which happen on a daily basis.
References:
Allied Newspapers Ltd. 2017. Times of Malta ‒ Five bidders for motorsport circuit, sites not revealed. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20160222/local/five-bidders-for-motorsport-circuit-sites-not-unveiled.603372. [Accessed 18 March 2017].
Saturday, 11 March 2017
High rise
Although Portomaso is the tallest of it's kind in the near future lets say in around 10 year it will be one of the smallest of its kind on the island. The biggest concern is with the recent go ahead of the 2 40 story buildings in Sliema. These Skyscraper status buildings has raised a massive controversy and alot of concerns mainly from residents, environmentalists local councils and also the average man on the street so basically the majority of the population.Basically the completion of Portomaso started all this as said by some people. In my opinion I don't think that this is the case as with nowadays policies and seeing who are the investors of these 2 buildings they would have still gotten the permits needed. These buildings not only means a big transformation to the coastline and its surroundings but means that the high end property behind these towers will drop drastically in price as they would not have any views or sunlight to hit some apartments. Another project similar to these is the 36 story Corinthia 6 star Hotel in St Georges Bay in St Julians.The €400 million project is aimed to bring more high end spending tourists to the island. This will be The biggest project in it's industry on the island. There are more examples of potential high rise buildings in malta but if I had to sat something about all of them I will never stop typing...
References :
References :
- "Portomaso | Tumas Group". Tumas.com. N.p., 2016. Web. 25 Nov. 2016.
- GmbH, Emporis. "Portomaso Business Tower, Saint Julian's | 136726 | EMPORIS". Emporis.com. N.p., 2016. Web. 25 Nov. 2016.
- Ltd, Allied. "Up, Up And Away: The Tower Economics Of High-Rise Buildings". Times of Malta. N.p., 2016. Web. 25 Nov. 2016.
- "Updated: Corinthia Group Confirms €400 Million Investment In Six-Star Hotel In St Julian's - The Malta Independent". Independent.com.mt. N.p., 2016. Web. 25 Nov. 2016.
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