The images shown on this section of the web site are hypothetical concept examples and do not exist in reality.
These 3D visuals, supporting text and photographs are intended solely for evaluation purposes. They have been produced as an example
case study for specific use on the hullnow.co.uk website.
Visual communication is the key to making projects successful. Getting your message across clearly and precisely in a form that everyone can understand means that you will always
achieve maximum results. This is so important when you are using public funding.
For the last 15 to 20 years, technology - when combined with the correct skills - has allowed us to communicate our ideas more powerfully than ever before. This means that people now have more opportunity than ever before to get involved with public projects and to voice their opinions - and yet time and again, we repeatedly fail to meet public expectations.
We need to find more exciting ways of applying changes to our local communities. We need to engage younger people into the process. We need to keep people informed of all the major decisions. Maybe then our urban communities would take more pride in their surroundings. If we are able to instil a sense of belonging and pride in our urban communities then maybe these communities will begin to have more respect for our Government and Regional Authorities - something which is so lacking now.
A number of hypothetical concept examples are given below. These are linked with an Opinion Portal, where users can vote for whatever they feel is the best of several different ideas. We can use this tool to see whether or not it is possible to find better ways of presenting creative ideas. We always aim to have a more forward thinking approach!
For the last 15 to 20 years, technology - when combined with the correct skills - has allowed us to communicate our ideas more powerfully than ever before. This means that people now have more opportunity than ever before to get involved with public projects and to voice their opinions - and yet time and again, we repeatedly fail to meet public expectations.
We need to find more exciting ways of applying changes to our local communities. We need to engage younger people into the process. We need to keep people informed of all the major decisions. Maybe then our urban communities would take more pride in their surroundings. If we are able to instil a sense of belonging and pride in our urban communities then maybe these communities will begin to have more respect for our Government and Regional Authorities - something which is so lacking now.
A number of hypothetical concept examples are given below. These are linked with an Opinion Portal, where users can vote for whatever they feel is the best of several different ideas. We can use this tool to see whether or not it is possible to find better ways of presenting creative ideas. We always aim to have a more forward thinking approach!
Concept Examples
Tide and Time
The Tide and Time Clock is designed to function as a mechanical tide clock. It uses the letter H to chart the daily ebb and flood of the tides. It makes a very dramatic statement
about the city's maritime name. Who said the word HULL is not marketable?
No symbols; no logos; no straplines - just Hull, constantly changing and completely in touch with its maritime past and future; an architectural chance to put Hull back on the map.
To find out more about the concept of Tide and Time, the workings behind the structure and how the design came about then click here or the image to find out more.
No symbols; no logos; no straplines - just Hull, constantly changing and completely in touch with its maritime past and future; an architectural chance to put Hull back on the map.
To find out more about the concept of Tide and Time, the workings behind the structure and how the design came about then click here or the image to find out more.
Heritage Dock
The Heritage Dock concept shows how St Andrew’s dock could look if it was restored to its original water-filled condition. Throughout the world the story is the same: docks have been
filled in because of industrial decline only to be dug back out some years later at massive cost to capitalise on modern tourism and the leisure markets.
For more information click here or the image.
For more information click here or the image.
Angling Area
The Dock Fishing Area is designed to give a safe public space where enthusiasts can fish the Humber. It is split into various heights giving better facilities to accommodate rapid
tide variations. It also has built in down lighting for night fishing.
Click here or the image to find out more.
Click here or the image to find out more.
Memorial
The memorial wave is a tribute to the many people who lost their lives at sea. This is not your typical memorial of concrete and brass plaques. It’s a much more uplifting and
modern approach to capturing the full tragic circumstances of past events. It's a positive reflection of the past for our future generations.
To see how this memorial could look, together with images showing this feature in its ideal location then please click here or the image.
To see how this memorial could look, together with images showing this feature in its ideal location then please click here or the image.
Reflections Remembrance Garden
This is an open planned area showing a past community. It portrays the fishing history of Hull with imagery very much related to the former St Andrew’s fish dock area. Its
message is to highlight the importance of communities and community spirit. The billboards here may not advertise the latest mobile phone or deodorant but you will get a sense
of reflection.
Find out more about this unique garden; click here or the image.
Find out more about this unique garden; click here or the image.
Visitor Centre
This is a building you'll either love or hate! The look of the building could represent anything: a whale, a fish, the upturned hull of a ship - even the holes for the windows could
be the eyelets of a sail.
Whatever it looks like it has one quality: it's unique. It's a real eye-opener and talking point and it's a way of driving home the city's connection with the sea.
To see pictures and video of this unique building, click here or the image.
Whatever it looks like it has one quality: it's unique. It's a real eye-opener and talking point and it's a way of driving home the city's connection with the sea.
To see pictures and video of this unique building, click here or the image.
Memorial Wall
The Memorial Wall is designed to feature some of the Hull trawlers which proudly sailed out of St. Andrew's Dock but were destined never to return. Considering that 20 Hull
men were once lost in just a single tragedy - and that this happened again and again - surely it warrants having a place that is a unique remembrance memorial? The Memorial
Wall represents a place where the City of Hull can show that the fishing men of the past have not been forgotten.
For more information click here or the image.
For more information click here or the image.
Small Business Centre
The Business Centre is designed around small businesses that need to present themselves in the most professional manner possible. It would be governed by strict criteria for the
type of business that would be situated in this centre but for all the right reasons.
To find out more details about this networking potential click here or the image.
To find out more details about this networking potential click here or the image.
Tall Ships Information Centre
The Tall Ships Information Centre features information on various adventure activities for young and old alike. It is also part of the Youth Training Centre which is a visual
hub for addressing many anti-social issues by means of offering alternative methods of how youths can spend their time in more socially acceptable manner.
Click here or the image to find out more.
Click here or the image to find out more.
This is Yorkshire Information Centre
The Yorkshire Information Centre is probably one of the most important aspects in the City of Hull’s infrastructure. Not many cities can boast about being the Gateway to Europe.
We owe P&O Ferries a great deal. They bring on average 1400 people a day through this city, from the many hundreds of bike riders on their way to the Isle of Man TT each year through to the every day businessman or tourist.
Hull must capitalise on this.
Click here or the image to find out more.
We owe P&O Ferries a great deal. They bring on average 1400 people a day through this city, from the many hundreds of bike riders on their way to the Isle of Man TT each year through to the every day businessman or tourist.
Hull must capitalise on this.
Click here or the image to find out more.
Marine History Centre
The Marine History Centre is a focal point that is designed to enhance knowledge and understanding of the sea and it's vast history, both mythical and factual.
The centre features an IMAX screen that will immerse you into a prehistoric ocean. State-of-the-art computer animations bring these creatures back to life.
The centre also looks at our commercial history associated with the sea; Kingfisher Charts, P&O Ferries, Seven Seas to name just a few.
But one of the most important aspects of the centre is that it is interactive; you choose what you want to see and remember you probably won’t be the only person in there, so you may have to compromise. If you’ve got kids, good luck!
Click here or the image to find out more.
The centre features an IMAX screen that will immerse you into a prehistoric ocean. State-of-the-art computer animations bring these creatures back to life.
The centre also looks at our commercial history associated with the sea; Kingfisher Charts, P&O Ferries, Seven Seas to name just a few.
But one of the most important aspects of the centre is that it is interactive; you choose what you want to see and remember you probably won’t be the only person in there, so you may have to compromise. If you’ve got kids, good luck!
Click here or the image to find out more.
Heritage Bar and Restaurant
The Heritage Bar and Restaurant is designed around the whole fishing way of life. Many local Hull people have strong connections with this past way of life. This design directly
involves these people by displaying personal photographs taken by local families. It shows the City of Hull's family photo album to the world.
For more information click here or the image.
For more information click here or the image.
Coffee Shop
The coffee shop is a themed concept which extends from the reflections garden. It offers customers a similar setting to that achieved from - say, a small village. Built to
complement the proposed business developments such as the small business and conference centre, it also offers good facilities for the visiting public.
For more information click here the image.
For more information click here the image.
Conference Centre
The conference centre is part of the two exhibition centres. This whole complex allows business the environment to host meetings show their services in a positive corporate manner
whilst surrounded by our glorious industrial past.
For more information click here or the image.
For more information click here or the image.