Integrated Design Studio Submission

Integrated Design Studio Portfolio Interior Architecture BS(Hons) Rachel Chadwick. May 2022.

University of Salford

Joule House

Site Analysis

PAGE 2. INTEGRATED DESIGN STUDIO.

Existing Site

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Green Space Historic 'Peel Park' and adjacent 'the Meadows' within 0.1miles of the site. Private green space Green Space Map. Scale 1:40000 wraps around the existing building - proposal to Within 3 mile radius of site (Safe distance for children to travel unaccompanied by an adult) and 1 connect this space to 'Acton Square'. mile of site

Access. Scale 1:2500 Cycle Lanes Main Roads

Precedent Studies

Concept

Incorporation within design for 'ECO-School': Incorporation for dual-purpose spaces, within class-bases and dining/ sports hall.

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Imagine Montessori School / Gradoli & Sanz

Porto Educacao / in an architects

Inspiration: 200 m2 transforming teaching space; moveable partition 'walls' allow for manipulation of the space - suiting the users.

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Good transport connectivity; bus and railway network stops are located within 0.1 miles from the site. Situated north is the busy A6 dual carriageway. Vehicle parking is restrictive proposed use of existing privately owned car park - south of building.

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Existing building is occupied by the University of Salford; used for offices and research (into energy).

Design elegantly combines abrupt angles with fluid curves.

Achieves success materially, evoking calmness in the natural pallet of tones and textures.

An aspect with strong relation to biophillic design. Alongside other principles for biophillic design, Materials play a strong part to this design. Window placement is considerate of users.

Footpaths Roads

Site

Linking to the sites history as the residence of James Prescott Joules - scientist who researched energy - the design concept orientates 'energy'. Existing in various meanings scientifically and spiritually.

The curved design is inspired by the symbol of 'Unalome' - the journey of Ones path through life - a symbol of energy.

Biophillic practices are explored for their positive energy, improving mental and physical well-being. I feel using natural materials is important, especially within an educational setting. The affects have proven to stimulate better grades, also encouraging rich biodiversity into the site allows learning through interaction.

Site Proposal

Proposed South-West elevation over Acton Square

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Proposed Site Plan 1:400

Visual Renders of Internal and External

PAGE 3. INTEGRATED DESIGN STUDIO. Photovoltaic panels

Slanted roof parapet reduces overlooking views in by surrounding high buildings (North, East). Lowers to 1200mm allows viewing into private courtyard of site.

KS2 Outdoor area with sun shading sail

KS2 Classrooms - orientate nature views - mentally stimulating

Learning Suite - window over looks vertical access - eye height ergonomics used.

Curved desk allows for social interaction and views

Partition style door of KS2 classroom situated contours of bracing. Space can be used separate from learning space or as one

Partitions separate versatile class-bases, enabling large open spaces or smaller group learning.

Transparency allows for natural daylight penetration

Class base of mezzanine level

Multi-purpose wall unit; storage, playful seating, activities

Multi-use dining hall and games room during Dec 21st (left) June 21st (Right) - daylight provision of west facade shaded by 10m deciduous trees of Acton Square

Ground floor vertical access - two direction CLT Stairs and wheelchair and kitchen access lift

External play space - permeable rubber and glass area and covered paved area - winter use

Reception Window discussion access of east elevation facing student site access. Foot access via visitor entrance at west

Children's access via Acton square for higher safety, on arrival the reception window for staff views and parents, bicycle store encourages eco- transport

Exploded Orthographic Projection

KS2 Classroom entrance

Proposed Elevation and Ground Floor plan

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Proposed West Elevation 1:200

Ground Floor-Plan 1:200 Section AA 1:200

Head-Teacher Office Play Area KS1

Covered Play Area

Student Entrance

Reception/ Staff Offices

Visitor Waiting Area

Visitor entrance

Proposed redevelopment for Acton Square - improving safety of ground terrain for children and connection between site and proposed car park

Ground Floor plan 1:200

JOULE HOUSE

NORTH ELEVATION

North Elevation 1:200

EAST ELEVATION

East Elevation 1:200

SOUTH ELEVATION

South Elevation 1:200

Proposed Floor-plans

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Accordance with Guidelines: Ergonomics of Space:

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First Floor-Plan 1:200

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Second Floor-Plan 1:200

- Class-bases as outlined in 'Area Guidelines for Mainstream Schools'; provide a better social learning environment for KS1 children

- Toilet cubicles on the second floor fit ergonomics of ks1 children. Other toilets appropriately coincide with standard dimensions - used by all users.

- One toilet cubicle per 10 pupils - ergonomically adjusted to suit user

- Ks1 table height at 500mm.

Appropriate to user anthropometrics.

- Good visual and physical conconnection to outdoors - materials of ground floor continue between outside and inside bluring the barrier to access

- Teachers desks and chairs easily moveable - wheels at foot. Reducing back ache issues caused by bending as outlined in school design guidelines.

- In line with the 'School Outputs' guidelines, toilets and washbasins are visible from the class-bases (KS1)

Inspired by 'Porto Educadao'; partitions enable various layouts for the space; small spaces suit group learning.

Glazing of mezzanine cantilever angled towards nature views; east window angled down towards private outdoor play area, whilst the west window is angled up to the sky and trees of the Acton (public) square.

Mezzanine 1:200

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Versatile space - third floor learning suite and adjacent north facing classroom can be used separately or as one learning space. - Relating to this as the space is not used for primary education purposes during summer months - the unspecific and moverability of these spaces allows the buidling to beused alternatively. i.e. daytime child care groups, local community events .

Third Floor-Plan 1:200

Rubber mat reduces hazard caused by wet soil post rainfall - enables

Section AA 1:200 Key Ergonomics;

Door widths throughout of 800mm-1200mm enables maximum disabled access Desk heights; Chair height; Ks1 - 600mm 300mm ks2 - 700mm 440mm Staff offices/ room - 740mm 440mm Bathrooms ; Ks1 specific (second floor); washbasin; 700mm toilet pan; 300mm All other; washbasin; 800mm, Toilet pan;

Ergonomic Analysis of Dining Hall and Access

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1981mm height 1600mm Two direction traffic Shoulder width 400mm

External views - window height at 700mm Man eye height standing 1635mm

Woman eye height standing 1542mm

800mm Rise 150mm Going 300mm

Sitting eye-height of ks1-ks2 child 700mm - 800mm 1500mm x 1500mm turning space does not intrude walkway

Standing eye-height of ks1-ks2 child 1410mm - 1760mm

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Proposed Structure Existing Structure

Existing defects

Proposed New Structure

Flemish bond brick double-leaf masonry red brick - load-bearing.

Concrete substructure.

Welsh slate roof. Window frames vary in size and heights within floor levels. Proposal does not change existing faç ades.

To comply with Grade II listing.

Damp visible in brickwork of basement. Roof covering failure - previous leak issues. - Proposal alters roof structure, issues will be resolved through this. Single glazed glass throughout windows - proposed addition for double glazing.

Steel 'H' columns in line with structural grid - within existing structure - provides support to additional loads carried through walls.

Steel bracing - new structure - independent from existing structure.

Load to be carried through columns

PAGE 6. INTEGRATED DESIGN STUDIO. Roof structure as detailed (See 'Roof Detail'). Plant room of masonry structure.

Secondary structure Glulam beams and timber joist floor structure, with CLT panel sub-flooring. Finishes should be sustainable materials.

D1 Rendered brick Parapet - see D1

Primary Structure 1:300 Steel new structure Charred Timbre

30mm fire protecting layer 90mm cavity with 75mm insulation 150mm clt board 30mm fiber insulation - timber for soundproofing 25mm finish

Existing Brickwall + Reclaimed bricks repairs and new walls

Plaster 12m cavity 25mm clt panel 90 x2 80mm in cavity brick and m

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Primary and Secondary Structure 1:300

South-West Facade 1:200

Wall Section 1:200

Detail 'H' Column connection to floor detail - 200mm gap around perimeter of column on floor structure.

Allows for movement - decreasing liability for cracking

Existing Structure New Structure

Ground Floor Structural Floor-Plan. Not to Scale

Concrete sloped parapet 200mm Wall tie

Wall Tie 200mm x 3mm

12.5 mm Plaster with 3mm Skim CLT Panel 90mm

Damp proof coarse (DPC)

Service Cavity Void 25mm

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DPM 15mm OSB sheathing DPM attached to outer surface

5mm Metal Flashing

Extensive brown roof 100mm Top soil

Floor Finish

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100mm gravel

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Gutter grid

Rigid Insulation

Soil with aggregate

50mm Air-gap

Gutter Permeable drainage layer

12mm Concealed metal connection of structure to foundation

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Kingspan 100mm rigid insulation Metal plate connection of CLT panels 25mm x 50mm timber batten

Vapor control layer (VPC) Steel deck 90mm Cross-laminated timber (CLT) panel

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12.5mm Plasterboard 3mm Skim Finish

25mm service cavity

Detail 1. Green Roof and Parapet Detail

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Detail 2. Foundation Detail

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Environmental Analysis Sunset

Vegetation aligning with biophillic practices

Thermal comfort maintained through shading - timber slats provide summer sun shading without eliminating winter sun gain

Below third floor is shaded by surrounding buildings and trees.

New steel and glazing structure received sun gain - thermal comfort = recessed glazing shaded by steel structure + site used during winter - light penetration during midday does not affect internal learning quality of spaces.

Sunrise

Views out - towards new vegetation of site, diffusing views of surrounding built environment Some shading is provided by recess of window to steel structure - user occupied mostly during winter

Natural air flow Automatically opening windows Air flow channels up through semi-open vertical access Noise and air pollution diffused by trees

Views of nature improves mental and physical health West prevailing wind buffered by site Surroundings

Section BB 1:200

Section B Environmental Analysis

Environmental Qualities;

Fulfilment of Brief;

- Photovoltaic Solar Panels on roof orientated away from shadows cast by surrounding site - Increased site biodiversity, habitat creation and green space gain - through vegetation, bee bricks, bird and other insect habitats - Views out directed towards natural surroundings - following biophillic design principles - Automatic opening windows maintain thermal comfort - passive design - Locally sourced materials - to reduce carbon footprint of construction

Eco-learning through physical and visual connection with natural environment - growing spaces, habitat creation (bird houses, insect 'hotel'). Estimated carbon life cycle assumes building has potential to be carbon net zero.

Materials have been chosen for their sustainability properties. Locally sourced where possible; reducing carbon life cycle of the building - aim towards carbon neutral Site will be predominantly used during winter months, because of this glazing has been favoured to maximise sun gain.

Bee-Brick Reclaimed concrete brick - Habitat creation

Reclaimed Brick supplier - Salford 1mile from site - 10.97 KG C02e

CLT supplier West Yorkshire 42 miles from site - 17.64kg C02e

Insulation Supplier - Manchester 2miles from site - 1kg C02e

Materials Carbon estimate:

Site

Relation with CABE, Department for Education Guidelines, etc; - Specialist practise spaces - Direct connection to outdoors, windows orientate nature views, this is proven to stimulate productivity a - Flexible design - Accessible + furniture able to suit disabled users. Anthropometric data has been referred to throughout design process - Allows for 'run in run out' play. Achieved through interaction of outdoor, covered and indoor play spaces

Estimated carbon life cycle - net-zero Glulam supplier - Bristol 154miles.

116.88kg C02e

Local and environmentally considerate suppliers have been chosen to estimate the carbon emissions potential of main building material transportation - total of 585.11kg C02e - total materials estimate at 1 tonne c02e. Compensated Hempcrete supplier - Sheffield through; increased green space to 110% of site, reduced user operational energy consumption 50 miles from site - 6.5kg C02e through daylight gain and photovoltaic panels.

1.62 tonnes C02 Reflection removed from Design fulfils clients requirements of spaces atmosphere per classroom sizes vary from brief - with class bases 1 tonne grown used where appropriately (KS1) in accordance with educational guidelines.

Charred Timber, Suffolk.

Brief ambitions an 'Eco-School', through use of 225miles from material pallet and design principles this design site. Sourced meets the requirements. from Siberia.

432.12kg C02e Improvements would be for more dominant play (New) Vegetaspace within the footprint. Such as access to the tion supplier brown roof of the mezzanine cantilever. Improved - Salford 1mile visual and physical connection to nature - parfrom site ticularly within the ground floor.