Component 1 midterm publication- Jay Marchant

COMPONENT 1 Jay Marchant

To do list

contents • 3 • Brief and spec.

• 4-5 • Location

• 6-11 • secondary research

• 12• Primary research

• 16-..

• Creating ideas

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Ideas development • Draw sketches of buildings derived from secondary buildings • Create models inspired by secondary and primary research • Draw sketches based on models

specification

Design brief New brief Your task is to design a new library that will attract younger generations into the building To make the new idea you will include an arts studio for recording music or arts and crafts. This will take vulnerable people off of the streets and make it easier to peruse creative interests This space will be green (environmentally conscious) This should have a modern design based from organic and natural forms The building will be based in an urban area.

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Must have a quiet focused area Must contain a study and reading area Minimal environmental impact People may spend a lot of time here so bathrooms would be necessary Must have easy access for all transportation • Bus • Car • Train

location Replacing the havering library would be a great place. There is a major bus stop near by, it is local to a train station and a few car parks due to the market and indoor shopping mall.

Bus stations

Car park

national library of Sejong city- SAMOO architects & engineers Reasons I chose this library • Interesting form • High ceilings • Lots of light • Mostly plain colours • Use of solar panels • Closed and concentrated space

The interior of the library area has a typical layout to traditional libraries. The shelves and desks are all placed in parallel rows. This is a focused environment for hard work only.

The building has been carefully planned out with the first and second floor are open with many reading areas and the third floor contains private rooms whilst the forth contains a roof top terrace and eating areas where you can view the surroundings.

Its curved roof references the idea of a book page turned over, which references the buildings purpose.

Calgary Central Library-snøhetta Reasons I chose this library: • Multipurpose : • Library • Train station • Organic/flowing form

• Smart use of spaces • Round shelves create more open spaces

The Calgary library is an extension of the original building witch is now 2/3 times larger becoming one of the largest libraries in north America. The new building now encompasses an crescent moon shapes rail station which was on the site originally. The exterior design is made to blend in with the mountainous terrain to not become an eyesore The Interior design is very innovative. They have different arrangements that creat new uses and functions. The book shelves are mostly round some are almost complete circles with an inner section of shelves this creates new ways to organize and use the spaces. The round forms create more open and breathable spaces that are unique to conventional libraries.

Most of the interior structure is made from timber which creates a warm welcoming atmosphere to the visitors. The entrance is encompassed by an amphitheater of slopes and steps where people can sit.

The building is designed to be accommodating for all with multiple rooms, a bright and colourful children's section. The higher you go into the building the quieter and more focused it gets.

Samuel- Novarro house- Lloyd wright • The form reminds me of an ancient civilization.

• I enjoy the symmetrical style, perhaps I can incorporate this in my library design.

• The green features also remind me of hanging moss or vines from a tree.

• Art deco

Every aspect of this building has been designed to draw the eye. There is not one plain surface, the windows are set sunken in or protruding outwards which would have been very difficult at the time it was built. The building has many balconies so there must be a good view to show off there are also a lot of windows as well as balconies to show the view.

The building is detailed with oxidized copper which creates a contrast to the plain white concrete walls.​ The building is surrounded by plant life and due to the hot climate has an inside-outside living appeal with an outside swimming poll within a small courtyard still surrounded by the four walls.​

Canada water library – Piers Gough The library incorporates a range of cultural and community facilities, to put libraries into the heart of the community.

The ground space was limited so Piers designed the building to have a small foot and spread out from the floor.

This construction is a library and a theatre this shows it is sound proof to keep the focused atmosphere.

The curved staircase creates a centerpiece . All of the shelves and the layout are built around the centre.

The shapes of the shelves breaks up the spaces The lighting is very bright and create a more focused atmosphere.

The round shapes create a more open and ventilated area.

The bookshelves are arranged in wavy lines which could reflect the river and old port that revived the area when it was built.

Natural formations Here I am gathering information to inspire my design. I am looking at natural formations such as crystal structures, sea shells, etc...

-Natural History Museum rocks and crystal formations