Feasibility for FMP

FEASIBILITY IMM ER SIVE EX PERIENCE AND

L O NC GO C U R R O T S S

ACCO M M O DAT IO N

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 01

Section 02

Section 03

- Building Choice - Proposal - History of Newport and City Road

- Buiding Analysis - Site Analysis

- Precedent Projects - Zone Plans - Circulation Diagram - Concept Visuals

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Introduction The brief asks you to choose a building or an empty space which is either run down, abandoned, or available for rent and come up with a new re-use for it.

In this booklet I have included the summary of the building, site analysis, zone plans, circulation diagram and my concept idea.

SECTION 01 Building Choice I have chosen Longcross court building because of its prominent location. The building has been recently renovated. A great new amenity room has been added to the building as part of its extensive renovation, allowing its tenants to socialize, relax and work together. Longcross now has a new workplace identity because of the extensive renovation.

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Proposal

My proposal for this project is to design a space that will attract the local people, visitors and the people working in the office. Due to pandemic, not everyone has returned to work.

People prefer working from home for their convenience. Creating an immersive space and pods will allow the office workers to come in but also having a space at work to enjoy and relax from the working environment. There are not any facilities like this in the city, especially the pod style room. The renovated co working space ties in with the pods and immersive space.

AIM OF THE BRIEF:

My approach to the brief is to design an immersive space and custom designed sleeping pods.

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Designing a tourist destination within the town.

Pod style rooms for visitors and staff members in the office to relax.

Signage to attract the people passing through.

New building signage.

KEY OBJECTIVES: • • • •

Creating a reception area on the ground floor.

Creating a layout that provides a smooth user journey.

Creating a space for people to escape from day-to-day life.

Accessibility

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History of Newport And City Road

1960s view of St. James Church, the City Road intersection, and the Royal Infirmary from along Newport Road heading eastward.

Infirmary on the left and the blind institute on Longcross Street, which was devastated during World War II, are seen from Newport Road heading along Glossop Road.

Trolley bus leaving City Road and turning into Newport Road, with the Royal Cafe in the distance. Longcross court is the building that stands at that corner right now.

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SECTION 02 Building Analysis

Longcross court is a office building, This building just underwent consisting of 6 floors which was renovations, giving it a new established in 1988. character. Over 2,000 square feet of The construction of the building the first floor has been transformed began in the 1970s and continued into an outstanding new Hub with through the 1980s. conference rooms, a kitchen, and other Smaller commercial premises are common amenities for occupants to found at street level along Newport utilize as break-out space and to and City Roads. entertain clients in addition to An elevated courtyard area was improving the office space. built to allow for parking and The renovation of the spacious deliveries underneath. reception area, including underground The raised courtyard serves as the parking and the addition of bike racks, building’s entryway, with a large has created a superior working staircase from the junction of atmosphere with modern design and Newport and City Road. top-notch finish.

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The workspace is offered in completely renovated condition, with the following features included: • • • • • • • •

Refurbished Lobbies.

Openable windows for fresh air.

New Air Conditioning (when required).

Secure bicycle racks.

Secure on site parking.

Passenger lift access.

Led lighting.

Shower facilities.

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Building Analysis

Unit no. 01 (Available for rent)

Car Park Entrance

Unit no. 02, 03 and 04 (Available for rent)

Entrance from Newport road and end of City Road

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Escape room on Newport Road

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Ground Floor

Stairs going up from Car Park towards reception area

Lifts from Car Park

View from Newport Road

Entrance from Newport Road for wheelchair users

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Building Analysis

Space Available To Rent

Entrance To The Site

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Space Available To Rent

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First Floor

Reception Area (already exists)

Co-working Space (already exists)

Co-working Space (already exists)

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Site Analysis Motor point Arena

Central Train Station

Queen Street Station

Principality Stadium

Cardiff Castle

Mercure Hotel

Longcross court building is situated in Tredegarville at the junction of Newport and City Road in a well-known location within Cardiff City centre.

The structure is located on the northeast corner of the junction, opposite to Cardiff Royal Infirmary and a group of tall, similarly dated structures, including Eastgate House. Four Elms Court, a social housing complex, is located to the east of Longcross Court, while the Ernest Willows, a Wetherspoons pub, is located to the north across Oxford Lane. A student residence is located behind this.

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Cardiff Royal Infirmary

Bute Park

There are bus services on Newport Road and train links at Queen Station, just 600 metres away, the site offers easy access to the public transport network.

On the city road, there are a variety of attractions close by, including a wide selection of dining and shopping options. Within a 10-minute walk are the city’s facilities on Queen Street and the St. David’s City Centre.

East of Longcross Court, near the junction with Newport Road and the A48(M), the M4 motorway is easily accessible.

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Site Analysis

Site

Major Road A Major Road B Minor Road

Railway Track/Station Transport (Bus stop, Parking)

Accomodation, Eating and Drinking Retail

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SECTION 03 Precedent Project

First Cabin Capsule Hotels in Japan

Sleeping Pod

Hotel Not Hotel in Amsterdam

Glamping Pod

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Sleeping Pod

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Precedent Poject

Wake The Tiger

Wake The Tiger

Immersive exhibition in London

Wake The Tiger

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Wake The Tiger

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Zone Plan (Ground Floor)

Wall to be removed

Entrance to the site

Amazement Space

Car Park Entrance

Reception Area

Existing lifts from the car park

Proposed Lift

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Zone Plan

Amazement Space Reception Area Entrance to the site

Proposed Lift

Car Park Entrance

Car Park

Existing units Lifts

I will be using the 4 retail units on Ground floor (unit 01, 02, 03 and 04) for the immersive experience. I will be adding a lift in one of the unit which will take the visitor on to the next level for more immersive experience and the hotel pods.

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Zone Plan (First Floor)

Amazement Space

Existing lifts from the car park

Hotel Pods

Proposed Lift

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Zone Plan

Proposed lift

Amazement Space

Existing Reception Area Existing Lifts

Entrance to the site Co-working Space

Pods

I will be using the top left empty space as immersive experience which will have the direct access from the lift from ground floor.

The bottom right space will be used as hotel pods. Floor to Ceiling Height is 2.6m.

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Circulation Diagram (Ground Floor)

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Circulation Diagram (First Floor)

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Concept Visual

Pods on First Floor

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Concept Visual

Immersive Space L O C N O G U C R R T O S S

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