Camden town urban architecture

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Subject Area:Architecture

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Approximately, this town has a size of 22 square kilometers with a population of 235700 people. Different people in this town are employed in different sectors. Statistics show that around 67 percent are employed in technical departments, 18 percent offer manual labor or services in different areas while the remaining 15 percent are employed in other sectors of the economy (Thomson 1983). There are different bodies of the government situated in this town. They are the parliament of the United Kingdom, the parliament of the European Union, as well as the assembly of the London. This led to the expansion of the town. In 1985, there was the increasing popularity of the Camden original market with tourists. As a result, three more markets were opened. Due to the aesthetic nature of this town, there was an influx of tourists in this region.

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Businessmen and women focused more on the visitors than the locals (Thomson 1983). On weekends, the entrance was so congested by the people. This made it be closed on Sundays to ease congestion in the entrance. This congestion barred execution of many activities. The research team embarked on the study to establish the appropriate changes which ought to be effected to ease congestion in this region. This was done in the year 2004. Along the local football, there are numerous pedestrians heading to the markets by chalk farm road especially on weekends. Nonetheless, the pedestrian environment is poor because it is characterized by many pedestrians crossing as well as passing vehicles in the places. Both the area and existing infrastructure is limited thus making the region unsafe for the cyclists.

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It is so difficult for them to traverse. There needs to be a larger and wider land to facilitate faster and efficient traversing for the cyclists. Furthermore, the placement of the trees will be governed by the situation of the prevailing services. Further footway width may fabricate opportunities for establishment of tree lines which eschew the existing services. URBAN ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN Camden town presents a charm and a character which is obtained from the rich history of the town, the quality of the initial layout of the town and transformation of the Australian architecture. The culture of this town is noticeable in some key apartments, the grid design of the layout of this town, vistas entering and leaving this center as well as significant views and human scale buildings.

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In Camden, there is the mixture of both functional and household built fabric with cultural buildings next to residential areas constructed in different styles, from historic to more concurrent homes. There are several buildings as well as conservation zones which add the historical value of this town (Thomson 1983). Nevertheless, residents, as well as investors from other nations, are showing endless efforts in developing other modern buildings and amenities which adds extra aesthetic value to this center alongside the traditional. Within the vicinity of Camden town, the new developments adopted should be aimed at assuring a specific identity that upholds a product vision and mission of the community. To achieve this, developers should draw their plans from the culture and heritage of the people dwelling in this region (Whitehead 2000).

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Through designing and functioning, they should enrich its appearance while maintaining the vitality of the surrounding. Usage of sandstones has been selectively for engineering purposes especially where the building is intended to portray certain elements. The outstanding feature of this town is wide usage of the sandstone and brick as construction materials. Image 1: Argyle Street The most common roofing material notable in this region is corrugated iron sheets. Balconies are made of timber, and significant trees have been retained enhancing unique attribute of the town center as a marginalized and historic city. Buildings have been configured including street edges and setbacks to create spaces punctuating into the town. Reports indicate that design and plan for this building were prepared by Alfred green and Byron Edwards.

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These two were partners in design for architectural works which had migrated to the Camden town from Philadelphia in the year 1928. The construction materials for this building were provided by the Otis Elevator company. This building appears like a hipped tower rising from the huge base. The front for this building is made of light granite. Initially, the building was known by name Victor. It has an outstanding picture of a dog painted at its phonograph. This dog was believed to have been owned by the brother of a British artist who painted the house. There are also four stained glass windows. These windows depict nipper trademarks that were initially positioned in 1915 and irradiated in 1969. Image 3: Small-scale businesses 3. URBAN SPACE Camden town is famous for tourist attractions especially on weekends where people congest in this region from different places.

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Some come for purposes of transacting businesses while others come for pleasure attracted by the beauty of this town. Besides being a tourist attraction center, Camden town has numerous urban spaces to accommodate a huge number of the people visiting this place to help in reducing congestion thus enabling efficient and convenient transaction of the businesses (Shaftoe 2012). To facilitate this, the urban spaces have located some distances from the center of the town. They are attracted to this region by the excellent transport networks which enable efficient and faster transportation of goods and services as well as people too and from the markets. To them, this is an ideal area for investment (Whitehead 2000). Besides there being tube station of the chalk farm, there are other bus operators who operate on the 24-hour basis there making transportation easier and convenient.

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Hampstead This is situated in the London Borough. This region is wealthy as reports show that most of the millionaires in the United Kingdom dwell in this place because of the cool climate and beautiful green environment. These provide access to the public swimming pool, tennis playground and running tracks in the region. There are varieties of homes which offer housing facilities to people of different classes depending on their income levels. There are four level apartments and Victoria homes established to facilitate this exercise (Thomson 1983). Also, there is ex-council housing which offers the nearby community a reputable sense. There are adequate transport links with enough buses to offer transport on the 24-hour basis. Independent fashion shops exist most of which are found in the main high street as well as other shops which specialize in the provision of organic products in the region.

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Generally, there is a lack of adequate amenities in Primrose Hill. This has evoked need by the real estate agents for construction of other more facilities to satisfy requirements for those intending to invest in this region. Investing in real estate in this region especially the construction of both residential and commercial facilities would be a lucrative business venture which will improve the general economy of the region. An intensive study shows that despite being newly constructed homes, there are still other old-fashioned houses and other amenities which give the place an ugly appearance (Shaftoe 2012). Several streets and car parks around the town center are also utilized to conduct culture-based community activities to continue enriching their culture thus making it the ideal tourist attraction site.

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The coordination of these spaces falls under the local organizations in the town center which ensure that they are well programmed to attain maximum utilization by the community in the execution of activities aimed at benefiting the town center. People dwelling here are so hospitable and welcoming to the visitors, and this action attracts more and more people to visit this local town center. In Camden Town, there is the historical narrative which is rich in culture and is solitary to the town center and its residents. It comprises of significant historical information, remarkable buildings and heterogeneous cultural scenery. Camden town is of great significance to the indigenous community for both the past and immediate. Residents further suggest the expression of the public art to be displayed in the open community spaces and their historical interpretations portrayed through education systems, trails, and historical plaques.

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The local community is always aware of different cultural events taking place in different places in the town among them being open places, buildings, and car parks. The usage and development of these zones should be done tactfully while appreciating the heritage of the town as per the agreement of the community. According to the residents, the more the Camden assets are utilized, the more vibrant the culture of the center will be enriched. There is the need for the celebration of the town's heritage and community events as well as art exhibitions being hosted in the town intensified to uphold the town's rich culture. Also, plans are underway aimed at repurposing the police station as an area where the local community can use as the gallery.

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