Sustainablity Sailing Club Project : To Gather

Year 2 Sem 1 Sustainabilty Sailing Club Project (2021)

The ‘To Gather’ project brief entails using an existing building as the context for design, focusing on creating a community hall or gathering space that interacts with the building. It is of utmost importance that the primary structural material for the proposed design is timber. Timber offers unparalleled advantages in terms of sustainability, aesthetics, and versatility, making it a key feature to be highlighted throughout the project. Students will conduct a drawn study of the existing building and choose a specific use and user group, allowing for the construction of a sensitive container. Client interviews will guide the selection of use and user group, and thorough investigation into the building, its surroundings, and users will be necessary. The design should consider spatial requirements, ergonomics, and basic design data from references such as the Metric Handbook or Neufert’s Architectural Data.

Idea Development

In these 3D visualisations you can see how i experimented with different sized, patterns, and positioned lattice. You can also see the development of the hallway linking the two buildings, i also experimented with the idea of a skylight that could also ventilate but i thought it took away from the lattice which was the focal point.

The ‘To Share’ project brief focuses on the design of a student study library that serves as a reading room primarily for university students. The library should provide a conducive environment for reading and studying, with supporting accommodation and a linked residence for a visiting academic. The architectural design of the reading room should prioritize the entry of natural light and consider the material qualities of the structure and finishes. Unlike recent trends, the library should emphasize academics reading books and journals rather than extensive computer use. The building should be energy-efficient, incorporating responsibly sourced low/reduced carbon construction materials and efficient building services.