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01 MURSELL ESTATE INTERVENTIONS

My proposal for the Mursell Estate sought to transform under-utilised and poorly maintained circulation areas into welcoming spaces for community interaction. The interventions work together as a system that can be adapted to the residents’ wants and needs.

Third Year Final Undergraduate Project Individual Tutor, Georgia White 20 /05/ 24 Image Shows Intervention in place within the existing under-croft entrance to site.

Shelter for Improved Public Space

I felt it was important not to propose a large structure that would take over the estate. This approach creates an improved public space which connects existing circulation routes and green spaces in the site without

Kengo Kuma - Nest We Grow

*Existing Residential Flats*

Cantilevered section of

Market Pods for Facilitating Community Activities

Scale models created at 1:50 (Can be placed within under-croft model)

1. Blackwell Main Hall - Seated window.

2. Fablab House - Gives an interesting ‘spaceship’ entrance to moving pod.

3. Pudi Padi Cafe Window - Allows for market window to sell goods.

Koscela Cafe Entrance - Allows for people to sit on raised decking.

Chen House - adjustable windows that give a sheltered space outside of pod.

6. Tateno Tatami Shop - Adjustable sliding doors allow for variable amounts of light and airflow to enter.

7. FinCube - side entrance into pod also allows for pass-through past pod.

8. Roll-It - Creative and versatile way to sit / work. Gives multiple seating options in small space.

9. Silo House - Circular Rooms would allow pods to maneuver site more easily.

Market Pods Adapted for Use Inside Shelter

Simplified for more easy configuration into under-croft

Updated design allows for more versatility through extra doors and larger internal space. Benches cover wheel arches for easy manoeuvring.

The Market Pod Structure

KEY:

1. Corrugated steel roof. 2. Douglas Fur Sub-beams. 3. Glu-Lam beams. 4. Polycarbonate panel bolted on. 5. Douglas Fur supporting frame. 6. Steel plates for holding Glu-Lam timber together, allows for disassembly with drill. 7. Front facade fully modular and easily removable with bolts.

8. OBS board steps, can be picked up and moved. 9. Pine floor boards with OBS board to cover wheel arches. 10. Polycarbonate panels bolted. 11. Doors with a douglas fur frame and polycarbonate panels. 12. Openable windows. 13. Glu-Lam main. 14. Glu-Lam frame floor. 15. Tyres attached to wheel axis, bolted to glu-lam

By utilising the existing structure, the design maintains a reduced carbon footprint and cost, while producing impact across the entire site. The pods can be easily edited by the residents to suit their needs as the bolted glulam structure can be dismantled, this ensures that intervention can be easily adapted as required.

GLULAM & STEEL FRAME CONNECTION

GLU-LAM ROOF CONNECTION

POLYCARBONATE PANELING CONNECTION

Facade can be removed with a drill by the residents

Timber will lock together, then be bolted with steel plates.

Polycarbonate panels are also bolted to timber frame for easy disassembly.

The roof structure will lock in place with simple timber joints that are held by weight.

Connected Spaces for Community Events and Activities

The structure of the pods allows them to be manoeuvred into larger open spaces around the site and connected together to create large community spaces that can facilitate activities that bringing together the community.

CONNECTION 1 (PARALLEL)

CONNECTION 2 (PERPENDICULAR)

Market pods occupying open space on site for community performance and dining.

Proposed Ground Plan

My Proposal gives the residents flexible market pods that can be adjusted to their needs, They sit within the existing columns of Mursell Estate and are sheltered by a polycarbonate installation The pods can be used for shops and community facilities.

02 TARNER PARK COMMUNITY REJUVENATION

Third Year Semester 1

Tutor, Ian Baily, Dana Hamdan 10 /01/ 24

This project proposed a new community centre for Tarner Park, Brighton. The nursery is vital for local families as it offers free childcare and after school clubs. They currently reside within a temporary structure that has started to decay. The project concept Removes the existing structure, reusing the materials, creating new facilities for the surrounding community.

My Proposal adds a Nursery, Cafe, Growing Garden, Greenhouse and multifunction rooms for community use. The building creates a central courtyard that outlines the previous building. There are three openings creating pathways that lead people further into the park.

Phasing Around the Existing Nursery

The brief asked for the existing nursery to remain in operation until a new building is constructed, this led to a phased development and introduction of central courtyard once the existing is dismantled and materials recycled / used in construction.

PHASES OF DEVELOPMENT interior view of courtyard

Structural Model

The large greenhouse suspended above the nursery provides a community garden and learning environment. Vents connecting throughout the building mean that as the greenhouse heats during the day, it pulls fresh air into the building through ground vents in the nursery floor.

Ondulinde Corrugated Roof Glu-Lam Structure

Fresh air pulled into the Nursery

Warm air rises and is released through controlled windows.

Limestone Wall Interior

Nursary Plays Spaces

The Structure is propped above the ground with timber columns, this creates a play space for the children. White pebbles and a reflective ceiling allow the crawl space to fill with light.

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Walkway into growing garden

Model collage of proposed play space

GluLam Bolt Steel post Anchor

Concrete

Concrete filled over sides

Community garden is placed on the nursery roof, this raises it above the fence preventing shadows. The garden uses modular recycled plastic crates to grow plans, these can be reorganised to facilitate events.

Courtyard Routes

HOUSING IN THE LANES

Housing project located in central Brighton within the commercial Lanes. I was tasked with designing a residential building with between 10 and 25 units. The site sits between two disused car parks that form an irregular shape. The dense Lanes mean the site is sandwiched between large buildings.

Second Year Semester 2

Individual

Tutor, Luis Diaz 09 /01/ 23

Circulation and Routes Through Site

Stair Blocks

Site location, tucked within the busy commercial Brighton Lanes.

(Left) Site Photo

(Right) Parallel to site. Dukes street, busy shopping alleyway.

MASSING BUILDING PROPOSAL

My proposal uses decreasing courtyards that transition from public space into intimate private areas for the residents. The large courtyard backs onto Ship Street allowing it to integrate into the bustling city atmosphere. The contrasting Middle Street entrance gives the residents a more private way to access their homes.

MIDDLE STREET ENTRANCE

SHIP STREET ENTRANCE

Guarded and concealed, private (Resident entrance)

Open and welcoming to everyone (Public entrance)

Inspired by the Baugruppen concept, the residents are in charge of the public and mult-functional spaces located within the stair blocks. This helps to build community relations and ensures that the spaces can be of the most value.

KEY:

1. Fence replaced with structural Border between neighbor. 2. Sliding panels to open up spaces, inspired by Tateno Tatami. Allow the spaces to be versatile and changes as needed. 3. Frosted glass blocks slowly introduce the space when exiting the elevator. 4. Large glazing keeps connection to the outside. 5. Structural wall for overhang. 6. Glazing at the end of each multifunction space to perceive them as longer. 7. Solid walls infill the glazing facade to create spaces for nestled furniture.

Daily routines became a key factor in the designing process as understanding how the residents may use the spaces allowed me to facilitate a more enjoyable a thoughtful experience. This also gave me parameters that I was then able to use for layouts and routes through site.

Final Proposed 3D Model

04 KINGSWOOD HOUSE

Kingswood house was built in 4 key stages, starting in 1811, giving the building historical character. The building is now in use as a community centre. This project involved analysing the function and history of the building, creating a materplan for future developments and improvements. The Primary focus is accessibility due to the many changes of level.

ROUGH STUBB COTTAGES

This project located in rural Somerset, proposed a 2 story rear extension. For this project I gained experience taking a project form feasibility to planning. The sensitive location meant it was vital the extension compliments the existing.

Working solely with the director, my roles were: drafting all plans, sections and elevations - visualisation and imagery - 3D modelling - Generating ideas - Submitting planning Application.

Proposed View from garden & Street

Existing Front Photo