The Building - Design Book by Claudia Maude

THE BUILDING

Claudia Maude

PROPOSED CHANGES

PROPOSED MAIN SPACE

BACKGROUND

Following the pandemic, trends that have emerged in recent years have become increasingly more important within the fields of Architecture and Design. The post-pandemic years present an incredible opportunity to address the changes that have started to happen within the industry. In this way, education needs to adapt to ensure that graduates are prepared to meet the current and future challenges of the profession in the 21st century.

KEY TRENDS

Changes in Architectural Education

New Demands in the Industry Architecture & Interior Design

The ARB have proposed “the most significant reform of architectural education in fifty years” in the UK. The RIBA have also announced The Way Ahead, a new framework for education and professional development. These schemes demonstrate the need for action to adapt and update the current systems and ways of working.

Organisations such as FAF (Future Architects Front) and DA (Decolonising Architecture) are fighting the injustices that are still present in the industry, which people no longer are willing to tolerate. Education needs to take social changes like these into account to ensure that it responds and adjusts appropriately.

Within the University of Edinburgh (UoE), the Interior Design programmes have only recently been incorporated to ESALA (Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture) from the Design School. The relationship between the different disciplines within the fields of Architecture and Design is also shifting, which presents opportunities for improvement.

THEME

PROJECT SUMMARY

The Building is an educational facility for students at ESALA. Currently considered the heart of the school, Minto House is redeveloped in this project to propose spaces that invite users to break away from the studio and explore new approaches to design thinking.

A more inclusive and community focused learning environment that aims to meet the expectations of the 21st century architecture and design student.

Concept sketch demonstrating the areas of the building and their functions.

USERS

Even though The Building was designed primarily to serve students, it also welcomes other users to promote a diverse and inclusive community. Whilst staff are required for supervision, designated spaces have been incorporated to encourage more connection with industry professionals and the wider public. In this way, the work produced within the school can be shared and celebrated, but also discussed, challenged and contrasted with external sources.

SCHEDULE OF ACCOMMODATION

Influenced by the heritage of the site and the school’s long history, the facilities provided aim to encourage collaboration and innovation, remaining flexible and adaptable where possible. The spaces are organised according to the different users, regulating access into certain work areas. Additionally, each room has been categorised in relation to its function, dividing the building into three key areas: Practice, Theory and Connection.

Public: open to all members of the public, no restrictions.

Semipublic: open to those subscribed to the free membership program, as well as ESALA members. This allows for controlled access and encourages industry professionals to join.

Private: areas open to staff and students of the University of Edinburgh, always prioritised to those within ESALA.

Staff: private spaces that are restricted to students.

Practice

Theory

LISTING INFORMATION

Address

University of Edinburgh

Minto House

18, 20 and 22 Chambers Street

Edinburgh EH1 1JZ

Gross Internal Area 5,633 sqm

Number of floors 6 in total, this project works only on 5 of them

Date of Construction Minto House and the Free Church in 1878, the Maltings in 1849 and the link in 1972.

Architect The original Minto House was designed by Peter Henderson; the former Free Church by Robert Thornton Sheills. The link was completed by Ian G Lindsay & Partners.

Current Use

A teaching and learning facility for ESALA (Edinburgh’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture) at the University of Edinburgh.

Listed Building Category B

Date Added 29 / 04 / 1977

Last Date Amended 17 / 07 / 2015

Local Authority Edinburgh

Planning Authority Edinburgh

Coordinates 325820, 673390

HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS

Chambers St in the early 1900s, Heriot-Watt University.

Original Minto House to the left, former Free Church to the right, 1880. Minto House with different entrances that no longer exist, 1880.

The Maltings’ yard around the 1960s. The corner of Chambers St and Lindsay Place in 1956. Chambers St in 1960.

HISTORIC CONTEXT

1710

THE HISTORY OF MINTO HOUSE

1849

1876-78

The Argyle Brewery was established in Chambers Street (No 17) by Archibald Campbell, later joined by his son. The Maltings will be part of their site.

Although there is limited information regarding the build date of the Maltings, findings suggest that it could have been around this time.

Free Tron Church at No 22 was designed by Robert Thornton Sheills.

1878 Minto House at No 20 was built by Peter L Henderson for extramural medical classes, on the site of William Adam’s 1738 house for G. E. Lord Minto.

1890s

The brewery at No 17 became Archibald Campbell, Hope and King Ltd as the owners acquired other businesses in Scotland.

1900-1910s

The historical maps show that the church and the medical school were joined as one.

1926

1927-28

The University of Edinburgh acquires the site of Minto

Sir Robert Lorimer did some alterations to the interior of Minto House. At this point, the building is being used as a Women’s Union.

1910s

Proposed alterations to part of the brewery site, including the Maltings. Unsure if these were ever completed.

1950s

1967

1970

1972

1975

The brewery was acquired by Whitbread & Co Ltd from London, England.

The brewery ceased to brew and its tied houses were then sold to brewers Drybrough’s and Ushers.

The University of Edinburgh acquires the Maltings. Ian G Lindsay & Partners covert it for university use, linking the two buildings together.

The Departments of Architecture, Urban Design & Regional Planning and Landscape Architecture are moved into Minto House.

2007

2015

2018

2019

2021

Interiors explored. Largely altered, but with some original features preserved.

Updates in Minto House. Changed flooring and new paint in basement.

Seminar rooms makeover, including Elliot Room and the IT Lab in Maltings. Contemporary

Major internal refurbishment by LDN architects of studio accommodation. Proposal of a new reception space and creation of gallery from disused entrance.

Internal refurbishments of toilet accommodation and accessible entrances by Oberlanders architects.

Creation of new bike store compound within car park courtyard area of the Maltings. Followed by roof access improvements by Lee Boyd Ltd.

Exploring the area when I did the site visits, it became evident that the building’s location can be used to its advantage. By taking into account the context, I was able to propose the facilities that were most appropriate.

A vibrant creative hub, the nearby streets are important connecting routes within the city. For this reason, all sorts of people can be attracted into the building to contribute to a strong, diverse community of locals, students and visitors.

1 ESALA Buildings

EXTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHS

MINTO HOUSE

South-East Elevation

Entrance through the link

Main Entrance

East Entrance (currently closed) Access to the car park

THE MALTINGS

Access into the Maltings’ yard Roof details

North-East Elevation

Fire Exit and entrance to the basement

INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHS

MINTO HOUSE

The Lang Gallery in 2nd floor

Original main staircase

Reception Office in the mezzanine floor Library in the ground floor Studio in 3rd floor

THE MALTINGS

Artwork in the entrance The Media Lab in ground floor Studio in 2nd floor

The GAP Gallery Elliot Room in 2nd floor Roof Structure in 2nd Floor

EXISTING DRAWINGS

South-East Elevation (Minto)

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: East Elevation

Drawing Number:

TB23 - CML - ZZ - DR - I - 202

Drawn Date:

April 2023

Drawn by: CPML

Scale @ A2: 1:100

Address:

Minto House/ Maltings 20-22

Chambers St EH1 1JZ Edinburgh

North-East Elevation (Minto)

North-East Elevation (Maltings)

West Elevation

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: West Elevation

Drawing Number: TB23 - CML - ZZ - DR - I - 205

Drawn Date:

April 2023

Drawn by: CPML

Scale @ A2: 1:100

Address:

Minto House/ Maltings 20-22 Chambers St EH1 1JZ

Edinburgh

South-East Elevation (Maltings)

Ground Floor

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: Existing Ground Floor Plan

Drawing Number: TB23 - CML - Gf - DR - I - 011

Drawn Date: Nov 2022

Drawn By: CPML

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: Existing Ground Floor Plan

Drawing Number: TB23 - CML - Gf - DR - I - 011

Drawn Date: Nov 2022

Drawn By: CPML

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: Existing Ground Floor Plan

1:200

Address: Minto House/ Maltings 20-22 Chambers St

EH1 1JZ Edinburgh

Scale @ A2: 1:200

Address: Minto House/ Maltings 20-22 Chambers St

EH1 1JZ Edinburgh

Maltings 20-22

NORTH

1 2 3 4 5 6 6 Void 12

Notes:

1. Be aware that the Mezzanine Floor and the First Floor Maltings are not at the same level, but can be expressed as one because of the difference in levels in other floors.

Key:

1. Stairs to Other Floors

2. Cleaners Store

3. Male Toilets

4. Seminar Room

5. Staff Office

6. Storage Room

7. Lift

8. Studio Space

9. Safe Area

10. Fire Exit

Notes:

Key:

1. Stairs to Other Floors

2. Cleaners Store

Storage Room 8m 16m

Second Floor

Project Name: The Building

Project Name:

Short Section A-A (Minto)

Short Section B-B (Link)

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: Existing Short Section B-B (Link)

Drawing Number:

TB23 - CML - ZZ - DR - I - 017

Drawn Date: Address: Nov 2022 Minto House/ Maltings 20-22 Chambers St

1JZ

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: Existing Short Section B-B (Link)

Drawing Number:

TB23 - CML - ZZ - DR - I - 017

Drawn Date: Address: Nov 2022 Minto House/ Maltings 20-22 Chambers St EH1 1JZ Edinburgh

Drawn by: CPML Scale @ A3: 1:100

1. Workshops

2. Media Lab

3. Architecture Studio

4. Postgraduate Studio

5. Postgraduate Office

Short Section C-C (Maltings)

Key:

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: Existing Short Section C-C (Maltings)

1. Workshops

2. Media Lab

2. Media Lab

3. Architecture Studio

1. Architecture Studio

3. Architecture Studio

4. Postgraduate Studio

2. Corridor

4. Postgraduate Studio

5. Postgraduate Office

3. Staff Office

5. Postgraduate Office

4. Staff Mail Room

5. Matthew Gallery

RESEARCH & ANALYSIS

PRIMARY RESEARCH

SITE VISITS

ANALYSIS

The proposed function directly relates with the building’s current use and users. For this reason, site visits were an important part of my research. Completing five visits in total, I was able to understand the existing facilities through experience and various informal encounters with students. This allowed me to identify potential needs and demands so as to resolve any ongoing real issues. The findings informed the questionnaires and interviews to follow.

Mind map of all the information gathered through the visits.

INTERVIEW

Interviewee Marije

Ross-Vugts

Job Title ECA Campus Operations Manager

Date 7 March 2023

An informal interview that lasted around an hour, which was recorded only through my note-taking. The questions I had prepared in advance related to the changes that have been made in Minto House in recent years and any possible plans for future renovations.

Marije’s job is to be space efficient, so she focused on practicality. This helped add realistic features to the project and forced me to think about some issues that I would not have considered otherwise (highlighted on the right). Despite this, she also emphasised a desire to make the spaces more engaging and fun, reflecting the students’ personality and the schools’ culture.

QUESTIONNAIRE

ANALYSIS

The questionnaire was used to find out who is currently using the building, how and when; as well as further understanding people’s experiences of the existing facilities. The development of the brief was largely influenced by the responses obtained, as they helped define the function of the building. The data collected in the site visits was contrasted against the appropriate information gathered from this survey and this allowed for well-informed design decisions to be made.

What do you think should be the number one priority to consider when designing the architecture and design school of the 21st century? A Multidisciplinary Approach

Sustainability

Community and Inclusion

Health and Well-being

Off-campus

Made public in November, it remained open for two weeks. There was a total of 21 respondents, aged between 17 and 30 years old and studying either at undergraduate or postgraduate level. The answers were completely anonymous.

Minto House is currently mostly used between 9am and 6pm, seven days a week, even though it is visible that less people visit it during the weekends. Mostly used for work, it is clear that the building lacks facilities for students to relax and socialise in.

Where do you go when you need a break on campus?

Common Room in Minto House

The Cafe in the ECA Lauriston Campus

QUESTIONNAIRE

At the end, these three questions were asked to summarise what students think about the facilities and the institutions in three words for each.

Answers were varied, but certain aspects definitely stood out. The words highlighted are those that repeated often. This exercise enabled me to clearly see what issues need resolving and what existing aspects are working well and should be retained or continued in some way.

How would you describe Minto House (including the Maltings building) when thinking about its function as a teaching facility for ESALA?

divided compact

comprehensive

monotonous cold

dark poorly ventilated old complex cramped small inaccessible resources

complicated outdated impersonal characterful echo-y insufficient eccentric inadequate supplied personalisable institutional functional depressing accessible noisy labrynth well-equipped confusing disjointed

How would you describe the culture of ECA?

How would you describe the culture of ESALA?

intense isolated good initiatives

far artsy potential loud

independent stranger

distanced liberal holistic useful

colourful individualistic community alternative demanding

collaborative detached subdued eccentric communal

friendly disjointed laid-back exciting

abstract complex secluded diverse open

physical good atmosphere

energetic unique creative interactive

unwelcoming engaged experiential quiet fun expensive stressful thought-provoking chaotic competitive

chill toxic

abstract intellectual physical tiring theoretical friendly creative

varied research-driven

helpful hierarchical artsy

traditional rich pretentious

focused demanding eccentric complicated peer-learning disorganised

intense divided toxic collaborative daunting inspiring community

SECONDARY RESEARCH

INTRODUCTION

In order to fully understand the context of this project, I looked into the school’s history.

Besides this, I studied a large number and variety of case studies to support my design decisions. In the following pages, a small collection of the different types of projects I have looked at. These have informed the proposed alterations and the main space. On the right, ECA interior design students in the 1910s.

HISTORIC CONTEXT

1708

THE HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE WITHIN UoE & ECA

1760

1892

1903

1906

1907

1908

The regenting system is abolished and the Faculty of the Arts is founded in the University of Edinburgh.

The Board of Trustees for Fisheries, Manufacturers and Improvements established the Trustees Drawing Academy, ECA’s forerunner.

The School of Applied Art was founded as an alternative body as many felt that the Academy had lost its distinctive character.

The School of Applied Art becomes the Architecture department of the Trustees Academy School.

A reorganisation of Edinburgh's higher education: art teaching is combined in one college serving as the central institution for the South East of Scotland.

The Scottish Education Department took over the responsibility for the Art School and it became the Edinburgh College of Art.

First architecture courses taught in ECA.

SECONDARY RESEARCH

1946

1947

A joint taught

MA (Honours in Fine Art) was continuously offered by the University of Edinburgh and ECA from here on.

The Forbes Chair of Architecture becomes a joint post between UoE and ECA.

ECA students, early 20th Century.

1956

New Department of Architecture established by Sir Robert Hogg Matthew, complete with a new BArch and research MArch degrees.

1963 Architecture is transferred from the Faculty of the Arts to the Faculty of Social Sciences.

1968

ECA enjoyed associate status and awarded degrees of HeriotWatt University.

HISTORIC CONTEXT

2002 2004

2009

2011

2022

Restructuring of the University of Edinburgh. The university’s Faculties became Colleges, and Departments were replaced by Schools.

The University of Edinburgh became the accrediting body for ECA.

The School of Architecture merged with ECA’s School of Landscape Architecture to form ESALA (Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture).

Full merger of the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh College of Art.

The Interior Design programmes (both BA and MA degrees) are incorporated into ESALA from the Design School.

Students in ECA’s modern facilities across the city campus.

KEY PRECEDENT STUDIES

RCA BATTERSEA CAMPUS

Architects Herzog & de Meuron

Size 11250 sqm

Year of Completion 2022

Location London, UK

Despite the different programs offered by the Royal College of Art, the studio typology remains the same across all disciplines. The large work spaces are provided with the latest technology and ample natural light, whilst the flexible layouts allow for collaboration and innovation. The dynamic campus has plenty of common spaces, interior and exterior, that help build a strong community. The RCA successfully offers the facilities necessary today.

Front Elevation onto Howie Street

Outdoor common spaces

Flexible studio space

Space for testing robotics

Ground floor plan with a great variety of workshops

KEY PRECEDENT STUDIES

THE LASZLO

Architects Henley Halebrown Architects

Year of Completion 2022

Location London, UK

Exposing the 100-year-old fabric of the existing building, HHB Architects developed an office space with low-tech techniques and materials, using elements that draw on a number of art references. Aiming to make work spaces that encourage users to take breaks and create healthy habits avoiding a sedentary lifestyle and reducing screen times; I looked at modern offices that are designed with a user-centered approach in mind. Open spaces and the addition of comfortable break areas with a kitchen are increasingly common to provide employees with an enjoyable and homely environment.

Front Elevation

Ground floor plan

KEY PRECEDENT STUDIES

THE GREEN STUDIO

Architects Fraher & Findlay

Size 320 sqm

Year of Completion 2013

Location London, UK

The architects’ own studio and home. Efficient use of a small space, with a limited material and colour palette which successfully creates an inspiring and productive environment to work in. The design ensures high levels of day lighting and the split levels allow for a flowing transition between the garden and office. Bringing elements of fun in the details, this case study informed how best to create an enriching and focused learning space.

Front Elevation Section A-A

Ground floor layout plan

Ground floor working area

First floor working area

Stairs with storage

Timbers and red details

KEY PRECEDENT STUDIES

LAN-TIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Architects Studio In2

Size 99 sqm

Year of Completion 2020

Location Miaoli County, Taiwan

Keen to encourage university students to explore like children, curiously and carefree, I looked at various spaces created for them. In this way, I was able to identify elements of design which allow for freedom of experimentation. Flexible furniture offers adaptability and inspires ways to play. Additionally, aspects of the surrounding context are cleverly incorporated through the books, as they remind of the cityscape, which I have also tried to include.

Design details

Floor plan showing flexible furniture

Children playing and exploring on paintable walls Space separated with the curved wall that serves as a library Children playing and using the space in various ways

KEY PRECEDENT STUDIES

E&N APARTMENT

Architects This Is It

Size 100 sqm

Year of Completion 2018

Location

Tel Aviv, Israel

Interested in creating a multifunctional wall to divide spaces in the second floor in the Maltings, I came across this case study which resonated with the design I was considering. A limited palette follows the idea for the rest of the building, with an accent colour that keeps the space vibrant and engaging. The continuity of the wall and its hidden details give way for students to explore on their own, whilst providing lots of storage.

Elevation of the multifunctional wall View into one of the rooms

Floor plan illustrating division of space View from the communal side

View from one of the rooms within the wall Coloured steel shelves

APPROACH TO THE SITE

STRUCTURAL STRATEGY

Primary Structures Secondary Structures

Floor

Project Name: The Building

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: Structures Strategy LB

Drawing Number:

Drawing Title: Existing Lower Basement Plan Drawn

Drawing Number:

Basement Floor

Ground Floor

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: Existing Ground Floor Plan

Drawing Number: TB23 - CML - Gf - DR - I - 011

Drawn Date: Nov 2022

Drawn By: CPML

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: Existing Ground Floor Plan

Drawing Number: TB23 - CML - Gf - DR - I - 011

Drawn Date: Nov 2022

Drawn By: CPML

Address: Minto House/ Maltings 20-22 Chambers St

Key: 1.

Drawing Title: Existing Ground Floor Plan Plant Room Primary Structures Secondary Structures

Address: Minto House/ Maltings 20-22 Chambers St

Scale @ A2: 1:200

EH1 1JZ Edinburgh

Scale @ A2: 1:200

EH1 1JZ Edinburgh

Date: Nov 2022

Drawing Number: TB23 - CML - Gf - DR - I - 011 Address: Minto House/ Maltings 20-22 Chambers St

Scale @

Project Name: The Building Drawn Date: Nov 2022 Address: Minto House/

NORTH

1 2 3 4 5 6 Void

Notes:

1.

Be aware that the Mezzanine Floor and the First Floor Maltings are not at the same level, but can be expressed as one because of the difference in levels in other floors.

Key:

1. Stairs to Other Floors

2. Cleaners Store

3. Male Toilets

4. Seminar Room

5. Staff Office

6. Storage Room

7. Lift

8. Studio Space

9. Safe Area

10. Fire Exit

Notes:

1.

16m

Key:

Key:

1. Stairs to Other Floors

2. Cleaners Store

3. Male Toilets

4. Seminar Room

5. Staff Office

7. Lift

8.

1. Plant Room

12. GAP Gallery

Primary Structures

Second Floor

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: Structures Strategy LB

Drawing Number: TB23 - CML

B2

DR

101

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: Existing Second Floor Plan

Drawing Number: TB23 - CML - 3 - DR - I - 013

Drawn Date: Nov 2022

Drawn By: CPML

Scale @ A3: 1:250

Address: Minto House/ Maltings 20-22 Chambers St EH1 1JZ Edinburgh

Notes:

Key:

Secondary Structures

1. Stairs to Other Floors 1. 2. Staff Office 3. Storage Room 4. Terrace 5. Studio Space 6. Female Toilets 7. Male Toilets 8. Fire Exit

The additional floor space on the right is the landing level between the Second and Third floors.

Key:

Plant Room

Primary Structures

CONFLICTING AREAS

STRATEGIC THINKING

Understanding the primary and secondary structures helped me take a more in depth look into the existing facilities. In this way, I was able to identify structural grids that run across all floors and that keep the building standing.

Supported by the research, I was able to pinpoint the conflicting areas clearly before making any decisions on what should be demolished and what should be kept. This allowed more of the existing to be respected too.

PROPOSED DEMOLITIONS

Ground Floor

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: Existing Ground Floor Plan

Drawing Number: TB23 - CML - Gf - DR - I - 011

Drawn Date: Nov 2022

Drawn By: CPML

Address: Minto House/ Maltings 20-22 Chambers St

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: Existing Ground Floor Plan

Drawing Number: TB23 - CML - Gf - DR - I - 011

Drawn Date: Nov 2022

Drawn By: CPML

Address: Minto House/ Maltings 20-22 Chambers St

Scale @ A2: 1:200

EH1 1JZ Edinburgh

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: Existing Ground Floor Plan

Scale @ A2: 1:200

EH1 1JZ Edinburgh

Address: Minto House/ Maltings 20-22

NORTH

1 2 3 4 5 6 6 Void 12

Notes:

1.

Be aware that the Mezzanine Floor and the First Floor Maltings are not at the same level, but can be expressed as one because of the difference in levels in other floors.

Key:

1. Stairs to Other Floors

2. Cleaners Store

3. Male Toilets

4. Seminar Room

5. Staff Office

6. Storage Room

7. Lift

8. Studio Space

9. Safe Area

10. Fire Exit

8m 16m

Notes:

Key:

12. GAP Gallery 1.

1. Stairs to Other Floors

2. Cleaners Store

3. Male Toilets

5. Staff

Second Floor

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: Existing Second Floor Plan

Drawing Number: TB23 - CML - 3 - DR - I - 013

Drawn Date: Nov 2022

Drawn By: CPML

Address: Minto House/ Maltings 20-22 Chambers St EH1 1JZ Edinburgh

STRATEGIES

STRATEGIC THINKING

The primary research undertaken at the beginning stages was crucial for the development of the strategies. One of the key issues raised within the existing facilities is how disorientating the building is, as well as how disconnected it feels. This, in turn, dictated the organisation of the schedule of accommodation, to ensure that circulation routes are clear and spaces are accessible. New lifts were added and some staircases were moved to allow for more light and visual connections to be made.

Diagrammatic long section with existing vertical connections

Drawing the long section was necessary to fully comprehend how all the different levels work.

The number of sanitary facilities is increased in the proposed drawings as activities in each floor are different and are likely to require people to stay at a level for long periods of time. In terms of health and safety strategies, the existing are maintained, ensuring that all standards are met, as they currently work well.

Diagramatic long section with proposed vertical connections

PROPOSED CHANGES

DEVELOPMENT

DEVELOPMENT

CONCEPT

The university spreads across the city, giving students a multitude of resources to benefit from. ECA offers a campus where different creatives come together. Yet, there is no one space for spatial designers to find all the specific resources they may need.

The fundamental idea behind the project is to bring together the learning experience with the broader university experience to create one facility that can provide everything necessary for those in the school.

Initial concept sketch

AREAS

Practice (red), Theory (blue) and Connection (yellow). Whilst the first combines traditional methods with the latest technologies to delve into each stage of the design process; the two latter zones offer resources to question and understand the work created.

At the top of Minto House, the light yellow illustrates connection within the school, with other students. The darker blue highlights that the library of work is accessible to the public.

The areas split by functions

PROPOSED CHANGES

2D Digital Exploration in the Cyberspace

2D Physical Exploration in the Drawing Room

3D Physical Exploration in the Workshops

Networking Lab on the Ground Floor

Flexible Event Space in the Basement

Living Room on the Third Floor

3D Digital Exploration in the VR Lab

PROPOSED DRAWINGS

South-East Elevation (Minto)

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: South East Elevation (Minto)

Drawing Number:

TB23 - CML - ZZ - DR - I - 201

ESALA

Drawn Date:

Drawn by: CPML

Scale @ A2: 1:100

Address:

April 2023 Minto House/ Maltings 20-22 Chambers St EH1 1JZ Edinburgh

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: East Elevation

Drawing Number:

TB23 - CML - ZZ - DR - I - 202

Drawn Date:

April 2023

Drawn by: CPML

Scale @ A2: 1:100

Address:

Minto House/ Maltings 20-22

Chambers St EH1 1JZ Edinburgh

North-East Elevation (Minto)

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: North East Elevation (Minto)

Drawing Number: TB23 - CML - ZZ - DR - I - 203

Drawn Date:

Drawn by: CPML Scale @ A2: 1:100

Address:

April 2023 Minto House/ Maltings 20-22 Chambers St EH1 1JZ Edinburgh

North-East Elevation (Maltings)

West Elevation

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: West Elevation

Drawing Number: TB23 - CML - ZZ - DR - I - 205

Drawn Date:

April 2023

Drawn by: CPML

Scale @ A2: 1:100

Address:

Minto House/ Maltings 20-22 Chambers St EH1 1JZ

Edinburgh

South-East Elevation (Maltings)

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: South East Elevation (Maltings)

Drawing Number:

TB23 - CML - ZZ - DR - I 206

Drawn Date:

April 2023

Drawn by: CPML

Scale @ A2: 1:100

Address:

Minto House/ Maltings 20-22

Chambers St EH1 1JZ Edinburgh

Basement Floor (Maltings)

1. Photography Studio

2. Toilets

3. Storage

4. Ceramics Workshop

5. Stairs and Lift to Upper Floors

6. Dark Room

7. Metal Workshop

8. Wood Workshop

9. Reuse Store

10. Staff Toilets Fire Exit Tools Storage Machinery

Help Desk

Key:

1. Stairs and Lifts to Upper Floors

2. Bar

3. Exhibition Space

4. Toilets

5. Storage

6. Existing Plant Room

Ground Floor (Maltings)

First Floor (Maltings)

Second Floor (Maltings)

Key:

1. Flexible Space for Life Drawing

2. Drawing Room

3. Multifunctional Wall

4. Playroom

5. Stairs and Lift to Lower Floors

6. Playground 7. Material Library 8. Storage 9. Staff Toilets

Fire Exit

Second Floor (Minto)

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title:

Proposed Second Floor Plan (Mi)

Drawing Number: TB23 CML - 3 - DR - I - 212

Drawn Date:

2023 Drawn by: CPML

Key:

1. Stairs and Lifts to Other Floors

2. Research Library

3. Archives Library

4. Toilets

5. Terrace

6. Staff Toilets

7. Storage Fire Exit

Short Section B-B (Maltings)

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: Short Section B-B (Maltings)

Drawing Number: TB23 - CML - ZZ - DR - I - 216

Drawn Date:

2023

Project Name: The Building

Project Name: The Building

Drawing Title: Short Section B-B (Maltings)

Drawing Title: Long Section A-A (Minto)

Drawing Number: TB23 - CML - ZZ - DR - I - 216

Drawn Date: April 2023

Drawing Number: TB23 - CML - ZZ - DR - I - 215

Drawn Date: April 2023

Drawn by:

Drawn by: CPML Scale @ A2:

PROPOSED MAIN SPACE

DEVELOPMENT

DEVELOPMENT

INITIAL IDEAS

The main space chosen is located in the second floor of the Maltings building. This floor is organised to allow students to explore the initial stages of the design process both individually and with others. A space that brings together all the resources needed: from precedent and material research to brainstorming, collaboration and sharing of ideas. Inspired by children’s curiosity and their approach to exploration, it aims to encourage students to play and experiment with complete freedom.

2F Maltings layout plan in the development stages Sketches of initial ideas

DESIGN AIMS

The Playroom is intended to be used for quick model making, almost like playing with toys. In this way, students can start to build a narrative and create a story board.

The idea for the detailed design element was to work with the existing structural columns to create a division between the two areas. The solution needed to provide connection as well as separation, and ensure communal use and storage of ongoing work and shared materials.

Sketch model of initial ideas for the wall

PROPOSED DETAIL DRAWINGS

Elevation B-B (View from the Playroom)

Detail 1: Retractable Walls

Existing ceiling. Brown oak beams support the roof structure.

Steel Track 98mm x 66mm

Existing ceiling. Brown oak beams support the roof structure.

Movement mechanism specified by manufacturers

Steel Track 98mm x 66mm

Bespoke element: 15mm birch plywood

Movement mechanism specified by manufacturers

Brown oak beams structure.

66mm mechanism specified by 15mm birch specified by acoustic qualities wheels for better proposed cork specified in Drawing DR - 306

Bespoke element: 15mm birch plywood

Insulation as specified by manufacturers for acoustic qualities

Insulation as specified by manufacturers for acoustic qualities

Bespoke element: wheels for better fraction against proposed cork flooring Cork flooring as specified in Drawing TB23 - CML - XX - DR - I - 306

Existing floor, assumed to be concrete

1070 Part Elevation A-A 1:20 at A2

Bespoke element: wheels for better fraction against proposed cork flooring Cork flooring as specified in Drawing TB23 - CML XX DR - 306

Existing floor, assumed to be concrete

Part Elevation A-A 1:20 at A2

Retractable Wall Plan (closed) 1:20 at A2 Retractable Wall Plan (open) 1:20 at A2

Detailed Section A-A 1:2 at A2

Detailed Section A-A

1070 Part Elevation 1:20 at A2

1:2 at A2

Specified following the system proposed by Accordial.co.uk Bespoke design manufactured off site. Please see Specification Sheet for more information.

Specified following the system proposed by Accordial.co.uk Bespoke design manufactured off site. Please see Specification Sheet for more information.

Part

Part

Sketch Up drawing illustrating different parts of the bespoke unit. The tambour slabs are introduced into the unit from the back as the tambour track has an entry slot, visible in Detail

Sketch Up drawing illustrating different parts of the bespoke unit. The tambour slabs are introduced into the unit from the back as the tambour track has an entry slot, visible in Detail

Vertical Opening Plan 1:20 at A2

Section C-C in Drawing TB23 - CML - XX - DR - I - 305. Horizontal

Section C-C in Drawing TB23 - CML - XX - DR - I - 305.

Sketch Up drawing illustrating different parts of the bespoke unit. The tambour slabs are introduced into the unit from the back as the tambour track has an entry slot, visible in Detail Section C-C in Drawing TB23 - CML - XX - DR- 305.

Detail 3: Tambour Doors

Project Name: The Building Drawing Title:

Horizontal

Same system applies as with a vertical opening. Only using this image to illustrate how it would look.

Detail 4: Colour Booth