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Deekshita Viju Nair
Manchester School of Architecture BA(Hons) Architecture
DHi,
V NI’m Deekshita, A motivated and dedicated part one architectural graduate interested in the interdependence of architecture and society. With an interest in speculative architecture, narrative driven design and model making.
My Internship experience combined with leadership roles has enabled to excell as a part of a team and work collaboratively. My strong communication skills, creativity, and problem solving abilities has proven to make me successful over the course of my education, enabling me to graduate with a first, the John H.G. Archer Prize and the DHS essay award.
ABSTRACT
The proposal aims to connect the climate emergency - a low priority for the community around the site, to beer (and community spaces), a high priority for the community. This is done through the idea “There will be no beer!”, if there is no ecosystem.
My proposal centres around a microbrewery which acts as a tool to help people reposition themselves as part of a much larger process involving non-human actors. The brewing process acts as a starting point to learn more about how deeply intertwined we are with the natural world. The bar thereby fosters a community space that highlights the role of the natural world in their everyday lives.
The building itself considers grain as a user group and uses grain for the fabric buildup of the building. Furthermore, all services are guided through non-human intervention. This forms self sufficient systems that produce more energy than they consume.
The programme is furthered by the special edition library and writers hub which focus on producing more accessible forms of media on the climate emergency to help relearn our interactions with nature.
The landscape aims to put to practise the ideas promoted by the brewery. The walkway winds around the existing contours and the topography of the site. This controlled and deliberate circulation creates moments of interaction between human and non human species. The proposal focuses on appreciating nature and relearning how to interact with non-human species respectfully.
D e e k s h i t a V i j u N a i r
Understanding the Site
The Human Image
The Non-Human Image
Edges- development
Edges- Visible Edges- overhead District
Path - Tram
landmark Node
Path - road
Path - Secondary (Micro) Ecosystems
Path - Primary
Disturbance to landscape
Habitats
Designing Through Narrative Establishing the programme
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I was born here, and now I work as a labourer There is no community anymore. People are being pushed out to make space for new flats they can’t afford, and the “city-living” people are moving in. There's no place for kids. There's one park 20 mins away for 1000 kids. We need a youth centre or playground. I Relocated to ancoats as an adult. used to work and live in ancoats but as the rent prices increased couldn’t afford it anymore, so had to relocate. Since the etihad stadium has been built, there is much more traffic on match days, but other than that it hasn’t changed much. I used to be able to walk and do my shopping in the neighbourhood, or drink a coffee with friends. Now, this pub(bradford inn) is the only place we can meet. want more space for social contact, and maybe a flower shop. “i've lived here my entire life my roots are here” love going to the stadium for matches and concerts. It’s made the area a better place to live. It also helps promote athletic programs in schools and my son loves it . More apartments, I want to move into nicer accommodations. am a bartender at Mary D’s bar. chose to commute 40 minutes to work every day, for the better wages offered near the etihad stadium. Well, the stadium brings an influx of customers to the bar and surrounding establishments. It has raised my quality of life, and I’m pretty sure of the people living near the developments too. There's only 2 corner shops, we need more. why change is needed in the community? why? What are your thoughts on nature and climate change? “It exists and its important but its not my priority. have a family of four to feed and inflation isnt making it easy” “ Yeah, want green spaces but im more concerned about the disapperaring community. If we are building think that needs to be the focus” “To be honest. don’t really care. dont see how it effects me.” “ dont believe in climate change. It’s a myth” “ believe its a problem. just don’t think its my problem. It wont become a threat in my lifetime, the next generation can deal with it” “It’s not really effecting humans. So what if all the rats die? can live with that” “what is that? dont know too much about it” what? what will we build? Preserve Observe Explore Facilitate growth Experience Re-learn Un-learn Build Community
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Masterplanning Site Plan
Site Section
Plans
Ground Floor
1st Floor
2nd Floor
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Ground Floor A4 A3 A2 A1 A1 A2
1. Lobby 2. Cloak Room 3. Cleaning store 4. Gender neutral WC 5. Grain store 6. Passenger elevator 7. service room 8. Plant room 9. Brewing area 10. Gas and chemical store 11. pump room (heat recovery) and steam scrub (brewery water filtration) 12. Bar with built in drink prep and store 13. Pub/community/event Space 14. Stepped seating 15. Wash area 16. Fermentation tanks 17. Bright tanks 18. secondary store 19. Canning area 20. Packaging room and online store 21. Cleaning Cupboard 22. Forklift store 23. Freight elevator A. Main entrance B. Brewery tour entrance C. Fire stairs D. Fire Exits E. Loading bay and Waste management bins F. Large delivery openings A1. Sensory Garden A2. Reed beds A3. drive way A4. Planting/Farming Open manoeuvring space Additional flooring coating 1. Employee lounge 2. Office 3. Gender neutral WC 4.Passenger Elevator 5. Book store 6. Library 7. Sitting area 8. Beer tasting taps 9. Cleaning store 10. Supply room 11. Small batch brewing lab 12. Open Floor Cold storage 13. Temperature control self storage 14. Open floor dry store 15. Cask Wash 16. Barrel store 17. Forklift store 18. Freight elevator A. Atrium Spaces C. Fire stairs Open manoeuvring space 1. Writers Hub 2. Multi purpose room (Conference/seminar/ writers hub/event) 3. Book store 4.Passenger Elevator 5. Gardening store C. Fire stairs 6.Furniture store 7. Green Roof 8. Green house 9. Gender neutral WC
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Elevation
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Environmental Strategies
The landscape and Sustainability
Gravity based water flushing system to reduce operational carbon use.
Water held in small storage tanks within the toilet and used as needed
Circular power system
The system uses waste products and excess plant product grown on site to generate electricity for the building. As the brewery grows the micro disk could be replaced by a biodigestion plant for the proposal to generate enough electricity for the entire area.
The building and user comfort
The environmental strategy of the building focused on reducing the operational carbon of the building. Natural ventilation, heating and cooling were prioritised. Higher U-value, operable windows, GSHP and PVCs were all used to accomplish this. However the focus was on adapting the brewing process which is highly water and energy consuming to be more sustainable. This was done through the radiant heat recovery system used to heat the building. The brewkettle heat recovery system used to heat water in the brewing process. The pre-cooling wort and condensate system to lower electric needs in the brewing process and the steam scrub which allows for water reuse in the brewing system. By adding these systems an existing brewery can transform into a much more sustainable operation. The initial cost is also paid back in the long-term through the reuse of raw materials and energy efficiency
Water Harvestion and Re-use System
Roof outfitted with rain water harvesting system and solar panels which also act as solar array heaters for heating water for use in bathrooms, drink prep, washing and brewing.
Foul water is directly moved to the sewage system. All other water used by the Microbrewery and the bar are recycled and used as greywater
A fifteen gallon brewery uses around 264978.82 litres of water a month. This is specialised mineral water that has to be bought by the brewery. For every litre of beer produced 4 litres of water are used. 1/3 of the water is lost to the brewing process. The rest of the steam is scrubbed and condensed by an inbuilt pipe system in the fermenter. The water is filtered again in the reed system and reused as needed by the building
Increasing energy efficiency in the brewing system Cooling medium Inlet Non - condensable gas Gas Inlet Cooling Medium Outlet Condensate Outlet Water and Condensate Outlet Gas Inlet Water Inlet Gas Outlet Brewkettle Heat recovery system Pre
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Boiler Solar panel energy generator solar energy used to heat water fusebox electricity Solar panel MVHR Heat recovery unit Exhaust Fresh air in through ground heat exchanger stale air in fresh air out
cooling wort ststem
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Electrical grid Mains Tank Soak away Storage tank Sewer line Mineralised water brought in for beer brewing Processed grey water Excess rain water Water from mains Water from brewing process Mulch (waste products of grain as a result of the brewign process Excess water Water from building processes Reed beds Grain/straw/miscantus grass not used in brewing process Brewery Operation cleaning Drink prep Mopping Irrigation Other Gas grid Bio Gas Organic fertiliser Power as bio fuel Bio disk micro Gas plant
Operational power
H2o Evaporation Dewatering and mineralisation of organic matter Filterate
Flowmeter pile U-pipe Pump Pump Open reservoir Heater temperature sensor heat energy used for hot water cool water to cool system Geothermal pipes
Structural strategy Exploded Axonometeric
Materiality Green Facade
Roof Sips roof slab with green roofing
external Wall
Non load bearing but self supporting Larsen truss structure
Floor slabs
Sips floor slab
Secondary structure
Internal timber frame walls
Primary structure
Mass timber frame
CLT cores for lateral bracing
200/600 mm glulam beam
450/200mm glulam column x 2
Timber truss
Bracing
horizontal ties under beams for lateral bracing and to keep the structure tight
Streel bracing modules to connect primary timber frame
Structural grid
The Fragment that is being explored in this study is the wall to floor connection on the south facing facade. The fragment consists of a double height space which houses the brewing equipment for the micro-brewery. The structure of the building is a non uniform Glu-lam structure and the span for the double height space consists of 18m to counteract the span a truss system has been used. This study analyses how the truss, column, beam, wall and floor interact together at this pivotal node in the building. Furthermore the study analyses the wall unit itself and how best to achieve an environmentally responsive facade that meets passive has standards. The building itself considers grain as one of its users so the materiality of the building reflects this and natural materials are the primary components in the build up
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Structural axo exploded on revit and rendered on photoshop
Pile foundation steel pile with geothermal heating system
Roof build up
Aluminium flashing
Parapet formed by timber battens
Drainage channel
Elastometeric bitumen roof
22mm Spruce plywood
Ventilation gap formed with timber battens
120mm rockwool insulation
DPM
20mm Miscanthus Grass OSB boards
300mm Straw bale insulation
20mm Miscanthus Grass OSB boards
airtight with sealed joints
Vapour control barrier
Ceiling finish
Glulam timber beam
Aluminium service cap for wiring
1:20 Sectional Perspective
Wall build up
Wooden Trellis structure
20mm Rock Panel Wooden cladding
50 x 50 battens and counter battens forming ventilated cavity
Kingspan nilvent breathable sanding membrane
120 mm rockwool insulation
Breathable membrane
20mm Miscanthus Grass OSB boards
300mm Straw bale insulation
20mm Miscanthus Grass OSB boards
Vapour control barrier
25 x 25 battens forming service void
Plaster boards with blanchon ex-
trawhite wax oil finish
Floor build up
12mm oak parapet flooring
water proof membrane
40mm acoustic insulation (impact sound mat)
20mm Miscanthus Grass OSB boards
180mm Straw bale insulation
20mm Miscanthus Grass OSB boards
Vapour control barrier
Plaster ceiling finish.
Beams heald together by 30mm hex head bolts
Floor build up
12mm oak parapet flooring
water proof membrane
40mm acoustic insulation (impact sound mat)
20mm Miscanthus Grass OSB boards
180mm Straw bale insulation
20mm Miscanthus Grass OSB boards
Vapour control barrier
Plaster ceiling finish.
Beams heald together by 30mm hex head bolts
1:10 Fabric build up model
The Materiality
The materiality focuses on using locally grown and sourced materials. This makes the construction indeginous to manchester and creates a sence of identity between the site and the building. The idea of building local also provides a sense of place making Furthermore it reduces embodied energy and transportation. Furthermore as all the materials are natural and naturally sourced it makes the building a sustainable alternative to other forms of construction. Choosing materials with a low embodied energy to were also at the forefront of my design intentions.
The Wall build up
The double layers of weatherproofing across the ventilated cavity prevents the formation of mold or rot on the inside of the cladding and this is especially crucial due to the green wall system.
The insulation is build up around the larsen truss system. This allows for thick layers of insulation to be erected while maintaining no thermal breaks . The MGBs act as bracing on either side of the insulation and aid in transportation.
Operable window detail
Bracing between columns for additional stability
Floor to column bracing detail
Technical Drawing
Interior materiality and dimensionality for construction drawing
F.F.L. ±0.0lvl DRAWER OPEN RACK TOTO LT682V 685W 490D 70H 23 30 23 5 81 110 120 TILE INSERT DRAIN LINTEL LVL F.F.L. -5lvl F.F.L. ±0.0lvl F.F.L. -2.5lvl DRAWER DRAWER 23 30 23 TOTO LW760LB 500W 421D 138H TOTO LT682V 685W 490D 70H 85 45 60 TILE INSERT DRAIN 50 122 50 50 115 50 60 15 85 5 31 50 60 110 120 81 OPEN RACK 88 ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS PLANNERS 26/2409 B, THEVARA FERRY, THEVARA, KOCHI. +91-484-2663448, 2664748, e: mail@silpiarchitects.com, www.silpiarchitects.com CONSULTANTS STRUCTURAL ELECTRICAL PLUMBING FIRE HVAC NOTES: WORKING DRAWING PURPOSE NO. DATE. REVISION DETAILS CLIENT Mr. VARGHESE PROJECT TITLE PROPOSED VILLA AT ANGAMALY DRAWING TITLE TOILET DETAIL SHEET SIZE A3 SCALE 1:100 DATE 21st April 2017 DRAWN Steev CHECKED APPROVED S.J ISSUED DATE ISSUED FOR Construction ARCHITECTS S.J. REV. NO DRG NO SA-RES-WD-5.1 R0 This drawing the property SILPI Architects, Kochi-13, and not to be used reproduced without permission The contractor must verify all dimensions the job and report any discrepancies architect before executing the work. All dimensions are centimeters unless specified M K NORTH: KEY PLAN N 29th October 2021 F.F.L. ±0.0lvl LINTEL LVL 120 LINTEL BEAM DRY AREA TOTO LT682V 685W 490D 70H 50 142 50 15 90 46 90 TILE INSERT DRAIN RACK CUP BOARD 88 48 90 90 50 F.F.L. ±0.0lvl LINTEL LVL 60 60 105 10 15 30 F.F.L. ±0.0lvl LINTEL LVL DRAWER DRAWER RACK MIRROR OPEN RACK 60 60 105 10 15 30 23 31 39 120 TOTO LT682V 685W 490D 70H 88 LINTEL BEAM 120 105 15 50 50 85 15 192 DRY AREA DRY AREA 142 TOTO LT682V 685W 490D 70H RACK TILE INSERT DRAIN CUP BOARD 66 ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS PLANNERS 26/2409 THEVARA FERRY, THEVARA, KOCHI. +91-484-2663448, 2664748, mail@silpiarchitects.com, www.silpiarchitects.com CONSULTANTS STRUCTURAL ELECTRICAL PLUMBING FIRE HVAC NOTES: WORKING DRAWING PURPOSE NO. DATE. REVISION DETAILS CLIENT Mr. VARGHESE PROJECT TITLE PROPOSED VILLA AT ANGAMALY DRAWING TITLE TOILET DETAIL SHEET SIZE A3 SCALE 1:100 DATE 21st April 2017 DRAWN Steev CHECKED APPROVED S.J ISSUED DATE ISSUED FOR Construction ARCHITECTS S.J. REV. NO DRG NO SA-RES-WD-5.4 R0 This drawing the property SILPI Architects, Kochi-13, and not to be used reproduced without permission The contractor must verify all dimensions the job and report any discrepancies architect before executing the work. All dimensions are centimeters unless specified M NORTH: KEY PLAN N 29th October 2021 F.F.L. ±0.0lvl LINTEL LVL GLASS PARTITION DRAWER OPEN RACK DRAWER 60 60 105 10 225 45 BODY JETS 6nos. 85 92 20 129 MIRROR 260 336 60 80 160 60 59 97 PLANTING AREA DRY AREA DRY AREA DRY AREA 93 93 66 66 0 165 15 226 104 160 TOTO - LW340CJW/F 750W 500D 120H CUP BOARD 207 TILE INSERT DRAIN TILE INSERT DRAIN 156 12 15 240 60 CUP BOARD DRAWER DRAWER 50
Art Acrylic Light Bulb and Caset Tape Oil Paint
Hand drawing Live Sketching
