Fausta K Comp 1 - Part 1

COMPONENT 1

Fausta Kuneckyte

"For the most part things never get built the way they were drawn"

Maya Lin

THEME

Natural / Organic

ARCHITECT

Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright Sr. (June 8, 1867 – April 9, 1959) was an American architect, designer, writer, and educator. He designed more than 1,000 structures over a creative period of 70 years. Wright played a key role in the architecturalmovements of the twentieth century, influencing architects worldwide through his works and mentoring hundreds of apprentices in his Taliesin Fellowship.Wright believed in designing in harmony with humanity and the environment, a philosophy he called organic architecture. This philosophy was exemplified in Fallingwater (1935), which has been called "the best all-time work of American architecture".

The museum's building, a landmark work of 20th-century architecture designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, drew controversy for the unusual shape of its display spaces and took 15 years to design and build; it was completed in 1959. It consists of a six-story, bowl-shaped main gallery to the south, a four-story "monitor" to the north, and a tenstory annex to the northeast. A sixstory helical ramp extends along the main gallery's perimeter, under a central ceiling skylight. The Thannhauser Collection is housed within the top three stories of the monitor, and there are additional galleries in the annex and a learning center in the basement. The museum building's design was controversialwhen it was completed but was widely praised afterward. The building underwent extensive renovations from 1990 to 1992, when the annex was built, and it was renovated again from 2005 to 2008.

Design Brief

For this undertaking, I am embarking on the transformationof an underutilized parcel of land, situated opposite London City Airport and in proximity to Beckton Park Station, into an Airplane Museum catering to aviation enthusiasts,as well as locals and tourists seeking an engaging experience.

The current state of the area lacks diversity, particularly in terms of creative, educational, and social spaces. Apart from a Costa within the University of East London (UEL), the locale is devoid of cafes or shops. Recognizing this void, I envision the establishment of an accessible Airplane Museum and exhibition space, fulfilling the unmet need for aviation enthusiasts and the wider community in Beckton.

The chosen site, dormant for several years and situated across from London City Airport, has not contributed to the architectural aesthetic of the area. It stands disconnected from its surroundings,offering an opportunity to revitalize the space and rekindle people's passion for airplanes and art through thoughtfulredevelopment.

The thematic focus for this project is "Natural and Organic," intending to infuse nature into the riverside landscape. Given the scarcity of greenery in the vicinity, this approach seeks to extend the natural ambiance of Beckton Park. Additionally, considering the predominant modern architecture in the surrounding buildings, rooted in the principles of Modernism, the proposed design aims to harmonize with the existing architectural contextwhile providing a unique and enriching experience for visitors.

Specification

- Learning/Educational Spaces

- Washroom Facilities (Male, Female and Disabled Toilets)

- Pavilion connection between the main museum and the restaurant/café

- Café for locals or people visiting the museum

- Viewing Platform out to London City Airport

- Indoor Seating and Outdoor Seating

- Implements Nature into the architecture

- Carpark

- Park/Playing Area for Families with children

Royal Albert Dock - History

Redevelopment in the late 20th century included the construction of London City Airport which was built on the south bank of the dock with a single runway and completed in 1987. At the eastern end of the north bank the University of East London Docklands Campus opened in 1999.

Redevelopment also included the London Regatta Centre which was built at the western end of the north bank and opened in 2000. In the early 20th century 'Building 1000' was built on the north bank of the dock at a cost of £70 million and was completed in 2004.

In May 2013, the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson,announced a development of the Royal Albert Dock, claimed to be worth £6 billion to the capital's economy and creating over 20,000 jobs. The developer was to be Shanghai-based ABP (Advanced Business Park), with CITIC Constructionassigned as main contractor, and Multiplex assigned as principal subcontractor.

Royal Albert Dock - History

Constructionofficially began in June 2017. Phase 1 of the project was completed in the first quarter of 2018, consisting of 21 buildings with 460,000 sq ft of office space and 140,000 sq ft of retail and public realm. Phase 2 was designed to begin late 2020, consisting of further office and retail spaces, along with residential units and membership clubs.

However, in February 2022, the business park was described as a "ghost town", half-finished and mostly empty. It has become a favored filming location "because there are never any people around".

Total area: 49,381.70 m² (531,540.24 ft²), Total distance: 1.10 km (3,611.43 ft)).

Located near: London Design and Engineering UTC Sixth Form, The University of East London (UEL), London City Airport, A1020/Royal Albert Way and Royal Albert Quay.

Site Analysis

Located near my chosen site is the University of East London and two uninhabited ''houses'', the history behind the two houses is unknown.

Site Analysis

Located directly next to my chosen site is a walkway leading to Royal Albert Quay, and when walking down the pathway and turning right you find yourself at the A1020, when walking directly below the A1020 roundaboutyou find yourself at Cyprus DLR Station, giving easy transportation to my site.

Location Review

From walking past my site, I have found that the area contains a car park occupying the middleleft area near the unoccupied houses/building s. I will be keeping this carpark as it is a necessity in my design but may be introducing more parking spaces.

From walking past my site, I have found that the area contains a car park occupying the middleleft area near the unoccupied houses/building s. I will be keeping this carpark as it is a necessity in my design but may be introducing more parking spaces.

The area in which my site is located lacks in reliable cafes/restaurants. I will be implementing a café/restaura nt area for the public and the museum visitors to enjoy.

With the site having been abandoned for several years it would be evident that this redevelopmentwill not go unnoticed.

Total area: 49,381.70 m²

Total distance: 1.10 km

Location Review

UTC Design and Engineering School

University of East London

Beckton Park Train Station

Royal Albert Quay

Beckton Park

Location Pros and Cons

Pros:

With the site being near London City Airport and Beckton Park/Cyprus DLR Station there comes pros such as:

- Great views: With the site being opposite London City Airport it offers great scenery for those interested in aircrafts; it allows them to be close to the Airport at a safe distance.

- Transportation: With the site being near Beckton Park DLR Station and Cyprus DLR Station it allows people to use the trains rather than vehicles which helps reduce air pollution.

- With the site being near the London Design and Engineering UTC Sixth Form it allows for a partnership between the places i.e., possible school trips or projects being based on the site.

Cons:

With the site being near London City Airport and the A1020/Royal Albert Way there comes cons such as:

- Noise Pollution: Aircraft noise is obviously an unavoidable hazard.

- Air Pollution: One of the major cons is being exposed to harmful gases emitted from an aircraft, polluting the whole environment. This results in air quality degradation, leading to different kinds of breathing problems. The most important air pollutant, in this case, is nitrogen dioxide gas. Vehicles emit harmful gases which affect humans and the environment.

- There are no shops located near this patch of land apart from a small café and a costa coffee located on UEL's campus

Location Review

- Surrounding the site is UTC Design and Engineering School and the University of East London (UEL), having students ranging from Secondary School - University.

- The site is located right outside Beckton Park and Cyprus DLR Train Station allowing transport to be accessible for many.

- The site is situated near Royal Albert Quay, Beckton Park and has Housing located roughly 2-10 mins away

- Located near the site is London City Airport which allows tourists to be introduced to the new redevelopment and increase the popularity of the site.

Possible Project Ideas Research

UTC Design and Engineering School

I took into consideration the surrounding buildings of my site and including the airport nearby being a key factor, this Design and Engineering school influenced what I decided my project would be. An aeroplane museum will highlight the history of engineering behind these planes and the changes in design and this could be a great opportunity for these students to have a great resources nearby that complements their degree.

To the left of the site lies the UTC Design and Engineering School, built in September 2016 the building predominantly attracts secondary and sixth form students. The building consists of mainly glass windows allowing passersby to view inside. The building itself lacks structural interest only containing the buildings front exterior being held up by stilts with the rest of the building being held up by its brick walls. The building itself has a square foundation lacking in diverse shapes.

Royal Albert Quay

To the right of the site lies the Royal Albert Quay which has remained abandoned since February 2022 as in 2013 a development was announced by the mayor of London, Boris Johnson, claiming to be worth £6 billion to the capital's economy and creating over 20,000 jobs.

Phase 1 of the project was completed in the first quarter of 2018, consisting of 21 buildings with 460,000 sq ft of office space and 140,000 sq ft of retail and public realm. Phase 2 was designed to begin late 2020, consisting of further office and retail spaces, along with residential units and membership clubs.

However, in February 2022, the business park was describe d as a "ghost town", halffinished and mostly empty. It has become a favored filming location "b ecause there are never any people around". The building themselves lack structural interest as they were consistently built to be square. The buildings attract young adults and videographers as it is described as a ''ghost town''.

Huzhou Urban Planning Exhibition Museum - Exterior

Perkins & Will envisioned an urban planning exhibition museum for Huzhou inspired by the fluidity of water and texture of silk. With a floor area of 15,600 square meters, the building houses a collection of exhibition halls, offices, a conference center, educational classrooms. The nature park and lake surrounding the museum attract nearby residents, creating an active cultural and community gathering place. Located between the CBD and the Tai Lake Holiday Resort Area, the project is a key component of Huzhou’s Olympic Sports Center and Wetlands Park. Set within a lush green landscape with a view of the scenic mountains nearby, the museum is a prominent cultural landmark within the area.

Huzhou Urban Planning Exhibition Museum - Interior

I believe that the use of different types of materials differs from typical museums, it breaks the stereotype of normal museums. It changes the way we think about museums. Museums typically have tiled walls, and wooden flooring. The use of the wooden panels in the constructionproc ess and with the shapes they’ve used further allows it to link in with Perkins + Wills theme of organic and natural.

I believe that the use of different types of materials differs from typical museums, it breaks the stereotype of normal museums. It changes the way we think about museums. Museums typically have tiled walls, and wooden flooring.

The interior of this museum is filled with light colours and materials allowing the area to feel open and spacious, with the open window/sky light, this allows the museum to reduce the number of lights they use as they rely more on the day light and night skylight.

The Twist Museum - Exterior

The Twist museum offers a beautiful showroom with many light sources and beautiful views of the river and the surrounding woodlands. The twist museums offers the illusion of curves where our eyes have deceived us as the planks used in the creation of the Twist museum are all consistently straight, they are twisted to form a fan shape.

Traversing the winding Randselva river, BIG's first project in Norway, The Twist, opens as an inhabitable bridge torqued at its centre, forming a new journey and art piece within the Kistefos Sculpture Park in Jevnaker, Norway.

Kistefos' new contemporary art institution doubles as infrastructure to connect two forested riverbanks, completing the cultural route through northern Europe's largest sculpture park.

The Twist Museum - Interior

This museum consisted of white panels layered, repeated and twisted to change the norms of modern-day museums. In modern day museums typically feature rectangular layouts to help maximise the space they use.

The twist museum features curved walls, low ceilings and have an open layout, the museum offers a centre piece that instead of the architects utilised the white panels and created a physical wall which allows separation between spaces.

The interior of the Twist museum "ceilings become walls and walls become ceilings". This oddly shaped museum offers a rather unique experience as the museum takes a different approach on the practicality of museums.

Kengo Kuma's stacked-timber Modern Museum -

The exterior architecture of the museum made me choose to research this building, from its structure, to the type of material used in the construction process.

The building consists of a group of square-shaped blocks that are surrounded by laminated-timber beams stacked on top of each other. These have been arranged to continue the streetscape of the surrounding Ottoman houses. The building is designed so that there are smaller, more intimate spaces on the lower floors, with larger, open galleries for events and exhibitions on the upper floors. It also contains a cafe and a shop.

The exterior of the stacked timber museum offers a new view on museums. With its peculiar structure and choice of building material, the museum doesn’t follow the typical architecture of museums.

Kengo Kuma's stacked-timber Modern Museum - Interior

The building's interior contains smaller intimate areas for contemporary art to be displayed and larger open galleries for events and exhibitions to be hosted.

The interior of the stacked timber museum contains a skylit atrium that stretches the full height of the three-storey building allowing light to flow through the building giving it an open airy feeling.

The building consists of a group of square-shaped blocks that are surrounded by laminated-timber beams stacked on top of each other. These have been arranged to continue the streetscape of the surrounding Ottomanhouses.

Windermere Jetty Museum - Exterior

Located in Lake District the museum offers a display of significant steam launches, motorboats, yachts and other vessels. The site was created to repurpose a historic gravel extraction plant. This allowed the site to still be used as a lively working place with the implementation of the conservation programme of the boats.

The exterior of the Windermere Jetty museum, while its magnificent location was also bold and visionary as the museum itself was created with its visitors in mind. A key element of the museum was to preserve and enhance the views and to connect the landscape and lake that surrounds the museum.

Windermere Jetty Museum - Interior

The interior of the Windermere Jetty museum offers a variety different materials used such as Oxidised Copper Cladding, a variety of woods and other metals creating a contrasting look. The architecture studio was eager to retain some of the sites working background when developing a proposal for a facility, which also includes some areas dedicated to the conversationof the boats. The museum comprises an ensemble of compact structures placed within a natural setting that aims to immerse visitors in the landscape and bring them as close as possible to the water and the boats.

London Science Museum

The museum was founded in 1857 under Bennet Woodcroft from the collection of the Royal Society of Arts and surplus items from the Great Exhibition as part of the South KensingtonMuseum, together with what is now the Victoria and Albert Museum. It included a collection of machinery which became the Museum of Patents in 1858, and the Patent Office Museum in 1863. This collection contained many of the most famous exhibits of what is now the Science Museum.

In my free time I went to explore the London Science Museum. I was able to view displays and gain insight in ways to display airplanes in a museum.

With this insightful information I was able to develop ideas on how my interior would adapt ideas from the Science Museums examples.

London Science Museum

FUN FACT!

The Science Museum was officially established on 26 June 1909 thanks, in part, to the work of Sir Robert Morant, a Civil Servant who also laid the foundations for the NHS and the Medical Research Council. Both the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum (our neighbors) were originally known as the South Kensington Museum, which opened in 1858.

South Pond by Studio Gang

In Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo, renovated by Studio Gang, stands a visitor pavilion made of glu-lam with fiberglass domes. The redesign project primarily involved addition of new boardwalks in the park, culminating in a glu-lam pavilion designed and built to give new importance to a necessary stoppingplace in the long maze of naturalistic boardwalks through the park. It is a rounded arch structure made of specially shaped glu-lam wood covering a modest span of about 9 meters, in which twelve steel hinges on either side of the foundationsform the base from which the ribbed vault departs.

South Pond by Studio Gang

The ribs are bent to create eye-shaped openings which are in turn covered by wrinkly, multi-faceted fiberglass pods that look like sugar chrysalids or artificial Chinese lanterns. The airy nature of the resulting space is appropriate for the simplicity of this place, intentionally contrasting with Chicago’s high-tech skyline.

Sustainable Materials

Recycled Steel: For Exterior + Interior

Recycled steel is a type of material that doesn't lose its properties when recycled.

Benefits:

Using recycled steel in the building process, you know for a fact that is will be strong and durable. It's a massive saver in energy costs too.

Reclaimed and Recycled Wood: For Exterior + Interior

Probably one the most used type of building material and for a reason. It is aesthetically pleasing, easy to use, and it feels like nature indoors. Reclaimed or recycled wood has a much lower environmental impact than harvesting new timber.

Benefits:

Being surrounded by a natural material like wood, it significantly increases overall wellbeing.

Timber Crete: Structural Foundation

Timber Crete is an Eco-friendly building material made of sawdust and concrete mixed together. The sawdust replaces components within the concrete that are most energy-intensive to produce. It is lighter than concrete or clay, and therefore much easier for transport. Timber Crete can be used in the form of blocks, bricks and pavers.

Benefits:

A better insulator than brick, clay or concrete, highly fire-resistant, very long-lasting.

Sustainable Materials

Sheeps Wool: For Insulation

Sheep's wool is entirely natural and ecofriendly material that can be regrown quickly. Wool is an outstanding home insulator - with its fibres forming millions of tiny air pockets that trap air. Usually, you can see wool incorporated in the ceiling, walls or attics.

Benefits:

Easy to source, excellent energy-saving material.

Hempcrete: For the Structural Foundation

Hempcrete is a mixture of sand, hemp fibres and lime. It is typically used for construction and insulation. Blocks made of hempcrete are super-lightweight and easy to work with. Hemp is a fast-growing renewable resource, which makes hempcrete great for the environment.

Benefits:

Hempcrete is a breathable material that doesn't shrink, so there are no crack lines once it's dried. Even though hempcrete is not stronger than concrete, on the other hand it is fire-resistant, pest-resistant, and a strong insulator.

Newspaper wood: For Interior + Exterior

Newspaper wood is made by compressing old newspapers and glue into thin layers until it forms wood grain texture.

Benefits:

The upcycling process gives new life to what most of us consider recyclable waste. By doing so, it extends the life of paper on a whole other level, using less energy to change its state for new use.

Secondary Research of Nature

Secondary Research Drawings of Nature

Secondary Research/ Organic and Natural Inspiration

Using Pinterest, I researched some organic and natural forms, this allowed me to select forms I was interest in and looked best to develop into an idea.

Model of Secondary Research

The inspiration of this model began with the smooth curves and bends of sand dunes, I drew some drawings to put into perspective an idea I was going forward with, this model allowed me to visualise physically what I wanted my idea to look like.

I began by drawing the form I selected and from that form stemmed a model that I created using white card, I scored to allow me to manipulate the card and create shapes and forms like that of the organic/natural form I chose. With these models I drew and developed them into possible ideas.

Secondary Research/ Organic and Natural Inspiration

Secondary Research

Model of Secondary Research

From those ideas, I developed a model using white, brown, grey and black card creating contrast and variation, this allows the model to have meaning behind each colour. I scored lines into the pieces of card allowing me to manipulate it and create shapes and forms, reflecting my organic/nature research. With these models I drew and developed them into possible ideas and designed them on sketch up.

Primary Research / Organic and Natural Inspiration

White

Brown

Primary Research / Organic and Natural Inspiration

Primary

Research / Organic and Natural Inspiration

Model based on Natural and Organic Inspiration

Using research, I conducted in my free time, I collected images on my theme, Natural and Organic, this allowed me to choose images, forms and shapes I liked.

Model based on Natural and Organic Inspiration

I began by drawing the form I selected and from that form stemmed a model that I created using white, black and grey card, I scored to allow me to manipulate the card and create shapes and forms like that of the organic/natural form I chose. With these models I drew and developed them into possible ideas.

Model based on Natural and Organic Inspiration

Using research, I conducted in my free time, I collected images on my theme, Natural and Organic, this allowed me to choose images, forms and shapes I liked.

Sketching drawings to develop an idea allowed me to consider shapes and sizes of possible buildings or pavilions, it allowed me to research and disc over ideas I could possibly create in the future of my project.

Model based on Natural and Organic Inspiration

I sketched out the models I had created, this allowed me to understand the forms and shapes of the model

Model based on Natural and Organic Inspiration

Using research, I conducted in my free time, I collected images on my theme, Natural and Organic, this allowed me to choose images, for ms and shapes I liked.

Sketching drawings to develop an idea allowed me to consider shapes a nd sizes of possible buildings or pavilions, it allowed me to research and discover ideas I could possibly create in the future of my project.

Model based on Natural and Organic Inspiration

I sketched out the models I had created, this allowed me to understand the forms and shapes of the model

Sketching drawings to develop an idea allowed me to consider shapes and sizes of possible buildings or pavilions, it allowed me to research and discover ideas I could possibly create in the future of my project.

Model based on Natural and Organic Inspiration

Using research, I conducted in my free time, I collected images on my theme, Natural and Organic, this allowed me to choose images , forms and shapes I liked.

Sketching drawings to develop an idea allowed me to consider shapes and sizes of possible buildings or pavilions It allowed me to research and discover ideas I could possibly create in the future of my project.

Model based on Natural and Organic Inspiration

I sketched out the models I had created, this allowed me to understand the forms and shapes of the model