Mitigation- Masterplanning and Detail Design

My attempt at implementing these mitigation measures have not been successful.  The response was that my design is dull - what's the big idea? I guess it's a case of designer's block.

Masterplan

After the master plan, it was clear that I didnot address the building mass at Elizabeth House and Shell Centre. So I thought about making Elizabeth House into a market , retail space, inspired by Covent Garden. Possibly a glass building that extends from the Station. The shell centre could be a plaza with a big water feature.

Buildings - Elizabeth House and Shell Centre.

 

For detail design, the response was also unfavorable. The ideas were too conventional.

• The water feature would be at the Shell Centre. I thought about the idea of a reflecting pool and fountains, like Miroir d'eau in Bordeaux France and  Somerset House, London.

• Hard landscape would be paving at Festival Square in front of the Royal Festival Hall.

• Planting design would be Forum Magnum Square.  the main plant s would be Magnolias, Viburnums and Camellias. I was told to consider roses and climbers as well.

I have to find a new approach to designing the site and some new inspiration.