component 1 - part 1

Interior and Architectural Design: Component 1 – Part 1 Hannalei Visconde

Design Brief We associate libraries as a boring place just to study, learn and acquire books. I want to make a library that is unique and provide services/features that can help the local community. I believe that libraries can be seen as a place to relax and hangout to learn and study.

For this project, I will be redeveloping a local library in Romford, into a more interesting architectural building while also adding more features/services.

Romford has many buildings that show different styles. However, I think they don’t have that spark or interesting, uniqueness in them that attracts the community and tourist.

Therefore, regarding the structure of the building I would like it to have the theme of natural and organic. This is because it’s important to try and make the building itself as a part of nature.

Architecture should reflect the nature around us. Now a days many people have been looking at showing how to be more sustainable, more natural looking. By showing aspects of nature it can help with bringing nature, architecture and the community together.

I want to show how I can redevelop a library into a better one that catches the eye of tourists and to also give Romford a building to come together as a community and help each other.

Specification •Disability access •Workshops •Indoor group or individual private study rooms •Outdoor space •3-4 floors •Children space learning area •Elderly space relaxing area •Well-being area •Access to technology •Provide a food store •Recycling area

Location + Local research Romford can be divided in urban and rural areas. Romford not only provides architectural buildings but also has many greenery in the area, allowing it to have a balance in the modern urban area with the natural rural area of Romford

Romford is in East London, Havering.

Romford was originally a market town and later became an important centre for the leather industry during industrialisation.

Now-a-days, Romford is known for its historic buildings and landmarks. Romford has a rich history, diverse architecture with a strong sense of community.

Romford's population is continuing to grow as more people are moving towards the suburbs of London. This graph shows the population age group in 2020. The average is around 30-39 years old. However, there's still 23% of Romford's population being around 10-30 years old.

Therefore, the library should be useful for this age range, as the library can be used not just for students but also workers, to conduct research business meetings/presentations or having a place to work independently or in groups. Activities can also be made for children as well as the elderly to enhance their

Site Analysis Location Market Shopping Hall Mercury Hall Residential Church Havering Town Hall Medical Centre Court + Police station

I've used CAD mapper and sketchup to show the area surrounding the site that I will be redeveloping.

Looking at these I can see that Romford has a mixture of domestic, commercial, infrastructure, leisure and entertainment around the library.

This shows how diverse Romford is with its buildings which attracts a number of different people.

Local Architecture

Romford Library

Romford Market

Romford Market The Mercury + Liberty Romford apartments

Sapphire ice & leisure The Brewery Romford Station

The Brewery

Romford apartments

Queen's Hospital Queen's Hospital

Raphael's Park

Raphael's Park

Romford Station

Sapphire ice & leisure

The Mercury + Liberty

Site Research

Romford Library was planned and built by Essex Country Council. Is a blend of modern and traditional design. Has large windows that allow plenty of light to go in. Romford library has undergone several renovations and expansions to meet the growing needs of the community.

Romford Library is located on the other side of the Market Town, Romford’s most distinctive feature, established in 1947 by King Henry III. Due to its location, which is next to a roundabout and bus stop ,many people pass by the area, so by providing an eyecatching look can intrigue and spark people’s curiosity to see the inside.

Site Visit

A bus stop is located near the library where many buses come to go many place. This makes it easier for travellers and easy to find.

The library is located next to St Edwards Way; next to the roundabout, near Romford Market. Havering Town Halll and the London Borough of Havering Council are located next to the library.

The surrounding area is quite spacious and accessible for people to visit the library. However, it needs more places to sit down, and a unique feature added to make it more attractive and welcoming

Site Dimensions Main site

Secondary Research Starfield Library – Seoul, South Korea

Starfield Library is in Seoul, South Korea.

South Korea provides great architecture, showing naturalistic tendencies, simplicity and traditional architecture.

I think that the architecture itself is not as impacting for many but if you look closely and look through the glass windows, it shows how the place can entirely change y being able to use the space provided thoroughly.

Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, one of the main features that attract many people due to being aesthetically pleasing to the eye for most people. Not all libraries have this, showing that uniqueness.

Starfield accommodates everything from reading, giving presentations and holding conferences. It attracts other people who need a place to hold business meetings or allow students to study individually or in groups.

The place has wood effect surfaces made from natural essences that look just like real wooden panels, making it welcoming. This is because it features various shades of natural wood, giving that sense of warmth and relaxation.

I typically find the use of nature important as it takes those aspects and incorporates it into the design of the interior. This is a step to combining natural/organic ways into the exterior/interior design.

Seattle Central Library Washington, United States

Seattle features modern and traditional architecture, giving it that futuristic design

This is an iconic architectural landmark in Seattle. It features a unique and futuristic design with a striking glass and steel exterior; with a series of angular shapes. This then creates a visually stunning and modern aesthetic.

The library has many unique elements like floating platforms, spiral staircase and colourful accents, creating a visually striking atmosphere. It has a capacity to hold about one and a half million books and other materials.

Offers public parking and has over 400 computers accessible for the public. Has an all-glass roof which allows sunlight in, giving it a more positive environment to be in and benefiting people's wellbeing.

The building gives the city a different sense and unique building due to its geometric shape. However, by using glass and steel, it allows the library to blend in with the buildings around it. Washington is considered a modern city, so having this unique and futuristic design it combines well with the place itself.

The library embraces a unique style of design original to the area.

In seattle it frequently rains which is why many buildings embrace the iinternal architecture. They look at large windows and often floor plans to maximise the amount of light. Which this is what Seattle central library is doing, providing plenty of light to reach the interior.

City Library at the Mailänder Platz Stuttgart, Germany.

Stuttgart is said to be modern, urban, cosmopolitan, sustainable and sometimes a little edgy.

The building consists of large square panels of exposed concrete and matt glass blocks.

The libraru feautures its own children's library, music library and print library.

The Mailander Platz is a cube like structure with a minimalist, light fixed interior & a roof terrace offering city views for the public to visit.

It is constructed out of pale grey-fail faced concrete that visually frames an array of 9x9 frosted glass bricks.

The gallery hall is a five-storey space, square shaped and surrounded by a shell of books.

At night the building is illuminated blue.

The interior circulation is arranged in a spiral among the reading gallery areas, designed to be flowing promenades flooded with light from the glass roof, allowing plenty of light to go in.

This way it can bring a positive atmosphere, improving people's wellbeing.

In the centre of the building lies its spatial and meditative heart. This is an archaic space type, that like the pantheon makes reference to the cavern as an original place of human habitation.

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