Amin, Hamzah

Architecture portfolio Hamzah Amin

Contents BA year 3 semester 2: Comprehensive design project BA year 3 semester 1: Weather or not BA Year 2 Semester 2: Experimental Design Origination (5123AR) Literature pavilion and Experimental Design Resolution (5124AR) Literature pavilion BA Year 2 Semester 1: Urban Design Project BA Year 1 Semester 2: A Place for Crafting - page titles as above BA Year 1 Semester 1: Archifilm - page titles as above

Site analysis for site on the princes’ dock

The concept of the bath house is inspired by religious bathing rituals which will be explained below.

Bathing in Hinduism

Ablution in Islam

Washing the hands is not compulsory in the ablution process.

However, because we are always touching things it is important to clean the hands.

Washing the mouth is not compulsory in the ablution process.

However, it is important to do this to

Washing the nose is not compulsory in the ablution process. However, the nose gets dirty also so it is important to clean it.

Hindu’s bathe in rivers such as the river Ganges to cleanse themselves of sin.

Bathing in Buddhism Washing the face is compulsory in the ablution process.

Washing the ears is not compulsory in the ablution process.

Washing the arms is compulsory in the ablution process.

Washing the feet is compulsory in the ablution process.

Bathing in Judaism

Jews bathe in a mikveh and this includes a full submerg in the water.

Chosen area of site

Meditation in Buddhism

Washing the hair once is compulsory in the ablution process.

Shape extruded vertically by 26m

Buddhists bathe the Buddha statue as a symbol of when the Gods showered him with water as a baby.

Buddhists reject the idea of bathing cleansing sin and meditate upon water.

Circular void created for the waterfall

Void created for the central void to let in light

Columns added to support the building

Roof added to building to provide cover for the roof garden

Voids created in the roof to allow for the waterfall and the central void to let in light

Plans and views of building

Fourth floor 1:250

Third floor 1:250

Second floor 1:250

First floor 1:250

Basement floor 1:250

Void for waterfall Roof

Void for central light

Fire staircase that runs throughout Fourth floor Ballistrade for roof garden

Fire staircase that runs throughout Third floor Second floor

First floor

Ground floor

Central staircase that runs throughout

Void is introduced

Columns to support the above floors Curtain wall

Columns to support the above floors Basement floor

Columns to support the meditation space on the ground floor

Finishes Applied waterproofing system

Insulation

Pipework to periphery of pool tank

Structural slab forms the pool tank

Waterproof lined concrete box

East section 1:50

Exploring the pigmyweed problem in the lake district

Pigmyweed infestation in 10 years

Pigmyweed infestation in 5 years

Pigmyweed infestationcurrent level

Lake windermere

This was the first conceptual plan for the project. In this plan the private and public spaces are seperate. There are no toilets for the scientists in the lab. The courtyard and education centre are public spaces but need to be acceseed to enter the private spaces

This was the first revised plan for the project. In this plan the courtyard is now a mixed use space. The toilets have been moved to a more centralised place so that they can be mixed use. The courtyard is bigger here too. However, one has to circulate through the education centre to get anywhere.

This was the second revised conceptual plan for the project. In this plan the entrance has been moved to a location where it leads both into the courtyard and education centre. The jetty is now a mixed use space aswell, so that scientist can access the Crassula Hemsii plant and guests can go see it.

Jetty 25m²

Lab - this is where scientists can research the plant and how to help eradicate it so it has lesser effects on Lake Winderemere

Lab 90m²

Meeting room - where scientists can discuss ideas with one another.

Break room - where scientists can have a coffee or tea and have a break while working.

A cafe for the public wasn’t included as there is one nearby` Courtyard - where visitors of scientist can have a sit down and relax.

Meeting room 34m² Break room 28m²

This was the third revised conceptual plan for the project. In the previous plans disabled access was not accounted for.

Therefore, a ramp has been added for this purpose.

This was the fourth revised conceptual plan for the project. In this plan a toilet has been placed in place of the entrance and the ramp has been a main access point. This allows direct access to the lab for the scientist.

Jetty so that scientists can access the water and the Crassula Hemsii plant. It is connected to the education centre so visitors can see it and the problem it causes.

WC 10m²

Courtyard 66m²

Education centre 65m²

WC 22m² Ramp 11.5m²

Education centre - exhibitions will be held here and visitors will be able to learn of the Crassula Hemsii problem.

Ramp - this is a main access point for people to enter the building. it also exists for disabled access.

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West elevation 1:100

Section 2 1:100

STRUCTURAL STRATEGY Structure material consideration Concrete

English Oak

Glass

Concrete is widely available in the UK as it is the most commonly used building material Mixing a mineral aggregate, a binder, chemical additives and water

Oak trees local to the Lake district will be used

Embodied carbon Renewable vs finite Longevity Recyclable material

5.6MJ/kg

10.4MJ/kg

All the components are available in the UK ready to be converted into glass Made from sand, soda, ash and limestone.

These materials are melted at a high temperature 15MJ/kg

Circular economy

Often reused to protect shorelines

Selection

English Oak will be used as it is the most recyclable material. As well as this, it can be most locally sourced. English Oak also has a very nice aesthetic and will fit in well to the environment which features a lot of trees and greenery. Glass will also be used in the curtain walls for aesthetic purposes, and to provide a view.

Material for exterior Sourcing

Manufacturing

Aesthetic

Finite 50-100 years Can be recycled to a limited extent

Trees are usually cut into smaller pieces the taken to a processing mill

Renewable 25-100 years Yes is usually taken to a mill and recycled, can be recycled multiple times Will be taken to a mill and recycled

Finite 50-100 years Yes can be melted and re-used Will be melted and reused

Concrete

English Oak

Steel

Concrete is widely available in the UK as it is the most commonly used building material Mixing a mineral aggregate, a binder, chemical additives and water

Oak trees local to the Lake district will be used

British steel will be used from areas such as Sunderland

Trees are usually cut into smaller pieces the taken to a processing mill

Liquid iron is converted into steel by the basic oxygen furnace

Embodied carbon Renewable vs finite Longevity Recyclable material

5.6MJ/kg

10.4MJ/kg

20.1MJ/kg

Finite

Renewable

Finite

50-100 years Can be recycled to a limited extent

50-100 years Steel can be recycled over and over in a closed material loop

Circular economy

Often reused to protect shorelines

25-100 years Yes is usually taken to a mill and recycled, can be recycled multiple times Will be taken to a mill and recycled

Selection

Steel will be used for the structure. Despite English Oak being more recyclable and renewable, as well as being local to the area. Steel has a slightly better longevity and requires less material so will give a more minimal aesthetic to the building. Using steel also allows for a less monotonous look to the building as if English Oak was used throughout it would look monotonous.

Material for structure Sourcing

Manufacturing

Aesthetic

Steel can be recycled over and over in a closed material loop

Material for interior Sourcing Manufacturing

Embodied carbon Renewable vs finite Longevity Recyclable material Circular economy

Selection Aesthetic

Slate

English Oak

Limestone

Quarries local to the Lake district Slate is split or sawn, gauged and honed to various finishes. It is torched with a flame and bombarded with freezing water to remove impurities 0.1 – 1.0MJ/kg

Oak trees local to the Lake district will be used Trees are usually cut into smaller pieces the taken to a processing mill

Quarries local to the Lake district Extracted from a rock by blasting or mechanical excavation

10.4MJ/kg

0.85MJ/kg

Finite

Renewable

Finite

100+ years Can be recycled but often to a limited extent Can easily be recycled at the end of its life

25-100 years Yes is usually taken to a mill and recycled, can be recycled multiple times Will be taken to a mill and recycled

100+ years Can be recycled but often to a limited extent

Blue boxes signal which is the best option for each category.

This is the precedent for the structural strategy.

This is the winderemere jetty musuem based in the same area as the Crassula Hemsii laboratory. The Windermere jetty musuem uses a steel portal frame system. The Crassila Hemsii will use the same steel structure but without the timber rods that can be seen in the image on the left. These are likely for aesthetic reasons and provide very little structural support, if any at all.

Recycled and often used for garden decoration

English Oak will be used as it is the most recyclable material. As well as this, it can be most locally sourced. English Oak also has a very nice aesthetic. It has a reasonably long longevity as well.

Structural model

Ramp for disabled access

1:100 NTS

200mm steel beams (PRIMARY)

Jetty 450mm thick floor (SECONDARY) Curtain wall (TERTIARY) 1.5m Steel stilts (PRIMARY)

West elevation

South elevation

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ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY Section 2 1:100

Leading to electrical supply

LED lighting will be used for the lighting strategy.

One reason for this is that LED lights operate at a low voltage this makes them highly energy efficient.

In addition to this they provide a modern aesthetic.

LED lights also have a dimming capability. This could be useful as the Crassula Hemsii laboratory has two curtain glass walls where a lot of natural light can enter the building. Alternative lighting may therefore be inefficient and too strong. LEDs therefore provide much more control over how much lighting a room receives.

An LED light typically uses 90% less energy than an equivalent incandescent or halogen bulb. They also last much longer. LED light bulbs are also decreasing in price and being used more often because the benefits of this modern lighting sytem far outweigh those more traditional light bulbs such as halogen and incandecent light bulbs.

Section 1 1:100

Section 1 1:100

Underfloor heating will be used for the Crassula Hemsii laboratory. Pipes are installed under the floor from which heat rises up and heats the rooms within the building. It is a much more energy-efficient method of heating than using radiators. Traditional heating systems like radiators need to be heated up to 65-75 degrees celcius, whereas underfloor heating needs to be heated up to 29 degreed celcius. This is far lower and so less energy is needed and this results in less costs also. There is also less risk of having cold spots within the building as radiators heat the area closest to them first which can results in middle spaces being left cold. UF heating works with all floor types also. In addition to this it allows for more space and design freedom. Radiators take up space and need to be fit into a room. Underfloor heating systems do not have this problem and are a more subtle heating system

This diagram shows how rainwater will go into Lake Windermere. Hence there is no rainwater collection strategy.

The ventilation strategy relies upon natural ventilation. These are plenty of windows in the blocks of the buildings which will provide an outlet for any excess heat in the building. The Lakeside site is not a particularly windy site so there won’t be a lot of wind which cools the buildings, hence why so many windows have been added to the building. Each English Oak exterior has a window between 1-2m apart.

Graphy showing sun path and how much radiation the building receives

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Total radiation is the sum of both direct and diffuse radiation.

Direct radiation is used to describe solar radiation traveling on a straight line from the sun down to the surface of the earth.

Diffuse radiation describes the sunlight that has been scattered by molecules and particles in the atmosphere but that has still made it down to the surface of the earth.

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(5123AR) & (5124AR) Literature pavilion The book depository My proposal explores the idea of the merging the outside with the inside to provide a tranquil space for writing and reading.

This is to provide the inside with a natural feel like one is in nature. I hope to include trees and tree-like structures (as shown on the right) in my proposal. The trees are aimed at creating a feeling of tranquility and connecting the outside space with the inside space. As a result I aim to create a space that inspires creativity for creative writing, debate and performance. the key element in my proposal is large treelike elements. These tree-like elements feature bookshelves which exist for the users of the space to deposit books so the space can act as a space to share knowledge.

Injecting greenery A key element in my proposal is adding trees also around the pavilion. This is to inject greenery into a very urban area. Thus, my pavilion can provide a stark contrast to what is already a very urban concrete jungle. my intervention therefore almost provides a place of solitude away from this concrete jungle. Ropewalks square already features trees so it makes sense to keep these here.

DIAGRAM SHOWING LACK OF TREES AROUND THE SITE

Foundations and ‘Tree columns’ 1.5m EFTE ROOF

1.5m

3.9m

Glulam timber beams

5.05m

Metal plates Steel ‘shoe’ Screw pile foundation

1.1m

Screw pile foundations are appropriate because the tree elements are mostly self-supporting and my project is a temporary project.

Thus, foundations which use a large amount of concrete are not necessary as they would cause a lot of disturbance to the ground.

Screw pile foundations would cause minimal ground disturbance, while still supporting the large tree-like structure, hence they have been chosen.

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Polycarbonate sheets CLT flooring Glulam tree-like structures Wooden piping Screw pile foundations Timber joists

One point perspective

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Urban Design Project

The concept of this project is to ‘create an urban acupuncture swell, accomplished by community building and the use

Concept model

This is a simple concept model i created showing the three elements of my design. The car park, the museum and the art gallery

Mastermap + Sections

A place for crafting

This project was about creating a space where a craft could take place. There needed to be a place to live, a place to craft and a space to sell the produce.

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Archifilm - Halloween movie based project

Based in North Carolina

5 key views of space

I have designed a suburban space for the movie to take place in I ahve included greenery as is suburban setting. Big trees allow for big shadow to darken the space Big houses – chose to do them in cardboard for a less refined look. This increases the intensity of the juxtaposition.