MUSEUM OF SOHO
Daniel De almeiDa Ussler Unit G University of east lonDon
NIGHTLIFE AND ENTERTAINMENT reaDinGs of soho
the
history of
soho
is fUll of chances bUt the
entertainment inDUstry has a intimate relation with this area.
from
niGht clUb, cassinos, pUbs, to late
niGht coffee shops, restaUrants anD theathers. the area is always crowDeD with people lookinG for a GooD time in the city.
SOHO ALLEYWAYS artefacts of soho
all aroUnD the streets of soho yoU can tUrn Up on tiny street only for peDestrians. thoses alleyways can be fUll of sUrprises. 1 2
4 5
6 7
Denman place tisbUry coUrt st anne’s coUrt flexman coUrt
Green’s coUrt wilDer walk
SHORTFILM bUilDinGs of soho - DisrUption
baseD
on the observation of contrUctions sites
anD renovation sites arroUnD soho.
relates
to the
DificUlty of constrUction in sUch a central anD bUsy area of the city.
siDewalk protecteD
siDewalk Diversion
fUll blockeD roaDs
WESTON LIBRARY the Use of an internal pUblic space
the entrance of this library is composeD by a larGe room that fUnction as a pUblic area, with a coffee shop anD places to rest. the library corriDors with the bookcases can be seen by this room withoUt actUally connectinG then tUrninG the private anD pUblic areas toGether with no DisrUption to each other.
ASHEMOLEAN MUSEUM architectUre of points of view
Different
points
of
view
architectUre of the room.
are
a
createD
by
the
DoUble heiGht room
that can be observeD from the floor level anD from the seconD floor in a Glass corriDor.
MOSOHO the existinG mUseUm
the
mUseUm was starteD in
1991
by a GroUp of amateUrs,
keen to preserve any material relatinG to the history of
soho. initially,
it was hopeD that a traDitional mUseUm
coUlD be establisheD, bUt we have GraDUally come roUnD to the iDea that a ‘virtUal’ mUseUm woUlD actUally be more feasible.
website: home paGe
interactive toUch-screen sherwooD st (opp the piccaDilly theatre).
website: inDex paGe
MOSOHO chUrch of st anne
the
physical mUseUm toDay is locateD at the cUrch of st
anne. in the olD chUrch bell tower holDs a collection of DocUments anD artefacts GettereD by the mUseUm of soho.
55 Dean street chUrch of st anne lonDon w1D 6af reGistereD charity 1003879 the mUseUm of soho ltD
archive room bell tower
MANIFESTO the soho mUseUm shoUlD be a place to remember the story of a reGion that is constantly chanGinG. for people to access this information Dynamically the mUseUm shoUlD Disclose its essence, the feelinG of a small commUnity, inteGrateD to a larGe city. its strUctUre shoUlD be intimate yet welcominG, reflectinG the synthesis of its history.
the
mUseUm shoUlD serve the local commUnity, as a center of information, proviDinG opportUnities to local artists, GUiDinG anD teachinG those who are willinG to learn.
this
constrUction shoUlD also enGaGe the stories, strUGGles anD achievements of the people who bUilt the commUnity, brinGinG this story to life, interactinG with the pUblic.
mUseUm not only for the past fUtUre, helpinG preserve, DocUment, people who live in the area. be a
to
bUt focUseD on the anD evolve with the
ACTIVITIES
LATE NIGHT LIFE MUSIC BOOKS KIDS OLDTOGETHER SHOW HISTORY CHARITY COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS USEUM F OHO LESONS OPEN LOCAL COMPROMISE ARTISTS JAZZ NEW PEOPLE POETRY SOCIAL RECORDS ROOFTOP
M
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THE BRIEF sheDUle of spaces ROOFTOP soho is roUGhly boUnDeD by the streets connectinG oxforD circUs, piccaDilly circUs, cambriDGe circUs anD st Giles circUs. the mUseUm of soho starteD in 1990
COFFEE
with a GroUp of people keen to preserve anD DocUment the
lonDon. trUstees, the
history of this mUlticUltUral area in the heart of
with
the help of volUnteers anD a boarD of
mUseUm has been promotinG events anD DocUmentinG the life of the local commUnity.
this
project aims to create a physical strUctUre to
contain the
mUseUm of soho. to contain the mUseUm as it is
toDay it is important to consiDer the work Done to enGaGe with the commUnity.
it
it not jUst a place to exhibit the
history as mUch as it is an institUtion that promote events
EXIBITION FLOOR
anD sUpport for the local resiDents.
the
proposal
holDs
an
office
space
for
the
orGanization, as well as a storaGe anD library space for the recorDs.
to
enGaGe the commUnity an open space over
spillinG to the street anD connectinG to the bUilDinG.
moreover,
a mUltipUrpose room is the key to proviDe a
learninG experience, an arts class, a mUsic class, or a lectUre. in the interest of DisplayinG the collection on the
MULTIPURPOSE ROOM CLASSROOM WORKSHOPS LECTURES
history of soho, the bUilDinG will have a Gallery space, with areas DeDicateD to the soUnD anD viDeo archives, anD a place to holD temporary exhibitions by local artists. to continUe with the mUseUm aGenDa on
anD finally promotinG events,
a place where yoU can eat, Drink on happy oUr anD listen to some mUsic, anD from time to time holDs a GatherinG for those who sUpport anD enjoy life in this neiGhboUrhooD.
SHOP 1
PUBLIC SQUARE
SHOP 2 ENTRACE / RECEPTION
SHOP 1 BASEMENT SHOP 1 BASEMENT
LIBRARY / STORAGE
WESTERN ENTRANCE TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD
EXISTING PROJECT SITE site location anD context WARDOUR STREET TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD STATION
SOHO SQUARE
ST. ANNE’S COURT
DEAN STREET
CROSSRAIL / TUBE ENTRANCE Plan 1:2500
ST. ANNE’S COURT INTENDED PROJECT SITE
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1. coUrt secUrity locksmiths
2. senDean cameras
3. the wacky barber
4. jUnGle fever the nail care salon
5. soho fitness lab
6. piccolo forno
THE VOID insiDe conectivity
in an exercice to stUDy the available space an iDea of a voiD that cUts throUGh the bUilDinG comes Up. this space woUlD proviDe a sense of conectivity between floors. with ramps GoinG Up alonG siDe this openinG.
thirD floor
sketch of section
seconD floor
first floor
extenDeD section in carDboarD
THE VOID voiD as open space
by pUshinG the open space between floors oUtsiDe a pUblic area is createD. servinG as a sqUare, this space woUlD comUnicate anD expanD the street.
seconD floor
first floor
sketch elevation
GroUnD floor
VOID AS OPEN SPACE Public functons
creatinG
a open space on the GroUnD floor will allow
people to Use this space to set Up a Date, to have a break on lUnch time, or jUst stop by to see a projection on the wall anD maybe Get inspireD to join a class.
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DESCER
view from the bench. stUDy of GlazinG on the first floor
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CLASSROOM mUlti-pUrpose room for learninG
the
mUseUm shoUD offer a place where local artists can
show their work anD estimUlate new talents. this room shoUlD atenD the neeDs if yoU neeD a mUsic lesson, a paint lesson, or a lectUre.
St Anne's Court Elev.
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18 x 1667 = 3,00
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first floor plan 1:100
EXIBITS ROOM the permanent anD temporary toGether
the mUsic anD viDeo files, as well as the artifacts in storaGe shoUlD have a place to be seen. anD the new artists are as important to history so they shoUlD be in the same space.
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St Anne's Court Elev.
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18 x 1667 = 3,00
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Projection Room 4
Elev.
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Corte
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Sound archive station seconD floor plan 1:100
Gallery of Temporary Exhibition
THE MOSOHO CAFE a coffee, a snack, a show
coffee shop is part of any moDern mUseUm.
sUportinG the existinG mUseUm fUnction this is a place to holD events. bUt it can be UseD by the comUnity to have a bite or listen to Great mUsic anD apreciate what soho has to offer.
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Corte
St Anne's Court Elev.
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18 x 1667 = 3,00
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A1 Elev.
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Corte
the
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THE PROPOSAL Sections
section a3 1:100
section a4 1:100
THE PROPOSAL Sections
frontal elevation 1:100
siDe elevation 1:100
THE PROPOSAL Renders
THE PROPOSAL Renders