Alice Quigley INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN 07572751260 a.quigley@me.com @arq_intarch
Tron Kirk, Edinburgh ‘A New Normal’ Library
The Project
The Tron Kirk, or Christ’s Kirk at the Tron, has stood in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town for almost 400 years. Its towering spire can be seen across the city. Having lain unused for over 50 years, 2000 saw it used as a tourist information and exhibition space. The brief was to re-imagine the interior as a community library.
The Concept
As the world re-opened during COVID, a lasting effect was - for many - the feeling of isolation. Those who sought communal spaces were faced with inelegant barriers and continued segregation. The concept was to build a safe, elegant microcommunity.
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TRON KIRK SECOND FLOOR PLAN (PROPOSED) Relaxed Seating Accessible WC Meeting Room Interactive Screen Booth Seating Proposed First Floor Plan (1:50) TRON KIRK FIRST FLOOR PLAN (PROPOSED) Void Space Handrail Proposed Ground Floor Plan (1:50) TRON KIRK GROUND FLOOR PLAN (PROPOSED) Children’s Library Area Reception Desk Booth Seating Fire Escape Early abstract concept digram Ground Floor Section showing main bookcase feature and pods 1:50 Sectional Model
Exploring connected-ness First Floor Second Floor
Hand Drawing of the Tron
Lighting Detail
Warmth and Guidance
About The Course
Running along-side the Tron Library project, a lighting detail course was completed. This course involved an exploration of lighting detail. A semesters worth of work covered the overall
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Spotlight Hanging Pendant Ground Floor Plan 1:50
Proposed lighting strategy
Section lighting view
Detail drawing of lighting 3D visual
Daytime light simulation
Evening light simulation
Developing ideas
Lighting tests on plan
Lighting test in 1:50 model
222 Leith Walk
‘Wear it well , again’ Retail
Change of Use
For this project, the brief was to reimagine 222 Leith Walk (an existing office) into a retail space. The project also called for a business proposal outlining the retail offering. The brief was to propose a business idea that related to the UN Sustainability Goals to transform an existing space.
The Brand
The design concept started with the business proposal: to provide a space for the re-sale of luxury clothing. This project focused on promoting a new way of buying, with sustainability being key.
Floor plans First Floor 1:50 Aluminium clothes rails Changing rooms Glass balcony over looking double height space 4. Display casing detail Open double height space How it works Existing frontage Proposed frontage Rendered section
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Model photos
Detailing ‘Wear it well
The Main Space
Running along-side the retail project, we were given the brief to detail one major space within our projects. I chose to design a mannequin library, showcasing available outfits to rent.
About the Detail
This idea was intended to add to the luxury experience of the space. A 6 meter high aluminium glass case stands at the entrance, inviting in customers.
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Retail
1:2 zoomed in detail of clamp bracket
1:10 plan of a singular box 1:10 Section of the front of a box, cut through aluminium box sections 620mm Overall Section Elevation Scale 1:50 6600mm
Initial ideas Singular box model
Singular box plan
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Singular box model
1. 8mm clear glass held by 45mm x 63mm brass clamp bracket.
2. Glass clamp bracket attached to 50mm x 50mm x 2mm brass finished aluminium box section with screws.
3. 50mm x 70mm x 2mm steel shims plate nailed into existing wall.
4. 8mm countersink hole cut into aluminium box section.
Overall front elevation
Alzheimer’s Day Centre
‘LOOP’ Final year project
The Brief
Having a diagnosis of a disease with no current cure can cause emotional trauma - not only for the individual directly affected, but also for the family. LOOP was created in the hope of changing this so that families and individuals can be supported through the diagnosis and specific symptoms of early-onset Alzheimer’s. LOOP is a day centre, where families can reunite and engage in everyday, mundane activities in a specialised environment - something they may not be able to do anymore within a non-specialised setting. It feels like home, not like a clinical setting, where independence is supported and promoted, not hindered.
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1:50 Model
Ground Floor Plan
Lower Ground Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Inside a Sunflower…
Alzheimer’s Day Centre
‘LOOP’
Final year project
The Site
The site selected was 2-3 Bristo Place, an old adventist church located in Edinburgh’s Old Town. When selecting a site, it was important to chose a building centrally located, with sufficient transport links, which the late 19th century church has. The building has significant community value so it was important to propose a meaningful change of use.
The Concept
The concept behind LOOP, is keeping its users ‘in the loop’. A clear visible spatial layout aids visitors, along with a strategic colouring, with hope one feels confident to explore and always find their way back. With specific attention to materiality choices, LOOP aims to make life that little bit easier.
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Exploded Visual
Bar
Hairdresser’s
Music Boxes
Private
Kitchen Café
Section AA
Section BB
Section DD
Drawing the Atmosphere
Detailing ‘LOOP’
Final year project
The Main Space
Music has the potential to relieve symptoms of Alzheimer's, such as frustration and to reduce behavioural issues. The main space is a series of fully acoustic music boxes, where families and friends can enjoy music together.
About the Detail
The detail incorporates both the theme of the project and the building. The existing pulpit has been reimagined and restructured to ensure full accessibility. Three boxes stand on top of a timber structure, with original panelling masking the outside.
Details 1 and 2.
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Exploded 3D Model 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 9
Main space location
1. Grey. Powder coated L shape steel profile with real 9804 framing to hold glass.
2. 9mm toughened glass.
3. Acrylic based sealant.
4. W92mm x H5100mm x L4020mm Isover cladding roll.
5. W10mm x H5100mm x L4020mm oak acoustic paneling.
6. W10mm x H5100 x 4020mm sound resistant plaster board.
7. Two lines of 94mm ‘c’ studs, staggered by 600mm brace with fixing. channel at. 1200mm, fixed with wafter head screws.
8. 19mm gyproc fire core board.
Overall front elevation
Alice Quigley INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN 07572751260 a.quigley@me.com @arq_intarch