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design studio four

PORT FOLIO 2020 2021

JOEL GATI 16007696

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TECH STUDIO PORTFOLIO

DESIGN PORTFOLIO BOOKLET

MIRO BOARD

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T

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Introduction Big Idea Site Location and Analysis Concepts and Ideas Community Gym Mood board Aims and objectives

Building site Site Location Castle Park Site Analysis Key Buildings Site Overview Focus Groups Cullen Analysis

Concept and design Key Moves Concept and ideas Concept development Precedent Study – Broadgate Circle

Masterplan Precedent Study – Broadgate Circle Masterplan Proposal Developing context Schedule of accommodation Plans Accessibility Elevation and sections

Castle Park Health Centre Structure Sustainability Strategy Environmental strategies Concepts and Ideas Materiality Renders

CHAPTER 1 Brief

INTRODUCTION Brief

The brief to the project for BA (Hons) Architecture and Planning Final year studio module was concise and specific. The brief was all about how we can use the site to propose a healthier future for Bristol and its inhabitants.

“A healthy city is one that is continually creating and improving those physical and social environments and expanding those community resources which enable people to manually support each other in performing all the functions of life and developing to their maximum potential.”

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Healthy Promotion Glossary, 1998

According to the guardian newspaper, there has been a recent increase in the amount of people living in the cities now with expectations of the figures rising. This could possibly have an effect on the health of cities and communities, especially with the arising outbreak of The Covid-19 virus.

The World Health Organisation outline their aim to eradicate poor housing and health problems and instead introduce the following: The creation of a health supportive environment To achieve a good quality of life To provide basic sanitation and hygiene needs To supply access to health facilities

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INTRODUCTION Big Idea

The vision for the Castle Park site is to utilise the space that is in need of a redevelopment to create a distinct urban space that encourages and allows the community to workout and stay active. The vision and proposed idea accomplishes physical, social and environmental goals for the area helping it reach its top potentials as one of the greenest city in UK. An introduction of a leisure centre with community access to both a gym and a spa could really benefit the whole castle park area. This will tackle many health related and social issue that users might not even be conscious of. Another way to tackle social inequality is through social areas like shops and restaurants. This gives people the opportunity to meet new people. These ideas will be furthered later on in the project.

Aims and Objectives • Improve area’s satisfaction with access to health facilities.

• Connect with the historic attributes of the site.

• Provide good quality designed spaces to encourage users.

• Implement sustainability in design, construction and building maintenance.

SHOPS Mental health, adults social wellbeing and facilities for the community were all concerns noted under Health and social care, according to QoL (Bristol).

In my attempt to improve these concerns I have proposed for an introduction of stores and cafes for the centre of castle park. This will hopefully improve the amount of people that come out oppose to stay indoors.

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GYM Many men and women use the gym as a way to cope with their mental health. For most people the gym is seen to improve just the physical aspect of individuals but it does so much more. An introduction to sporting facilities for the centre of castle park will ineffectively increase the usage of the whole park increasing and improving social cohesion.

SPA An introduction of a spa in the centre of Bristol just sounds very relaxing. It would work as a contradiction to the stressful stereotype city centres normally have. Bristol can get very busy during week days hence why placing something the puts people’s mental health at ease in the centre of Bristol will be so beneficial for the community.

W H AT I S A C O M M U N I T Y G Y M ?

A community gym is a space that offers or makes available facilities and programs that aim to improve levels of physical activity in areas that would generally not support fitness or have a lack of community spaces for it.

There is no model for a community gym as the type and layout must take into consideration a range of factors, many of which will be discussed in detail throughout this project. A successful community gym will be the result of careful and thorough planning well before it is up and running. Therefore, it is vital that a feasibility study be undertaken before any progress is made towards funding and/or development.

Other things to consider include : • research and analysis • consultation with key stakeholders • basic modelling and testing of concepts and approaches.

INTRODUCTION

Focus area user groups

11.35% Residents that cycle to work

35% satisfied with activities for children/young people

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The vision for the Castle Park site is to utilise the space that is in need of a redevelopment to create a distinct urban space that encourages and allows the community to workout and stay active. The vision and proposed idea accomplishes physical, social and environmental goals for the area helping it reach its top potentials as one of the greenest city in UK According to the guardian newspaper, there has been a recent increase in the amount of people living in the cities now with expectations of the figures rising.

This could possibly have an effect on the health of cities and communities, especially with the arising outbreak of The Covid-19 virus.

54.8% Adults in Bristol that are overweight or obese

Active community members

22.2% Young children in Bristol (4/5 years old) that are overweight or obese

Numbers who report being in good health (87%) is actually similar to last year (and is 73% in the most deprived areas, similar to last year).

Local community workers

satisfied with leisure facilities/services Local school kids

Local community

GYM INTERIORS

INTRODUCTION Mood board

These Gym space visuals exploit the use of natural lighting with large windows. I could either implement that to north side to gain natural light, or to the south side to absorb solar energy.

These are a few visuals ideas for the interior designs of the spa and leisure side of my design. What I like about these visuals is that there is a real sense of blue in all of them which corresponds with the mental effect that the colour blue plays on a users mental state.

LIGHTING The use of artificial lighting will be kept to the minimal however, it’s important that the lighting adds to the aesthetics of the interior space.

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PHYSICAL WELLBEING

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL WELLBEING

Building Aims & Objective

PHYSICAL

To stay healthy and improve physical well-being the community should try to be active every day and aim to achieve at least 150 minutes of physical activity over a week through a variety of activities. The proposed gym aims to provide a useful amount of facilities for users to keep their body physical active. Other benefits of going to the gym include reduce in risk of health issues, and is a great place to meet new people.

MEN TA L WELLBEI N G

IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL WELLBEING

WELL-BEING

MENTAL

Mental health problems are common; according to health professionals with approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. Relaxation techniques slow your heart rate and breathing, lower your blood pressure and reduce muscle tension.

This allows you to concentrate, problem solve, and deal with any stresses or worries in your life in a calm and focused environment.

Spa treatments make individuals relaxed by releasing endorphins into the bloodstream which calm your heart rate and breathing to improve your overall mental and physical health..

SOCIAL WELLBEING

IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL WELLBEING

SOCIAL

The reason why social wellness is so important is that people who have healthy relationships, and a strong social network tend to live longer and respond better to stress. This reduction in stress and anxiety results in a healthier endocrine system, healthier cardiovascular functioning and an enhanced immune system.

CHAPTER 2 Building Site

BUILDING SITE Site Location

BRISTOL Bristol is located in the South West of the UK. The River Avon runs through Bristol leading through the Avon Gorge where it meets the city centre. Castle Park (also known as Castle Green) is a public open space in Bristol, England, managed

by Bristol City Council. It is bounded by the Floating Harbour and Castle Street to the south, Lower Castle Street to the east, and Broad Weir, Newgate and Wine Street to the north. The ruined tower of St Mary Le Port Church stands to the west of the park, and in the middle of the selected site for development.

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BRISTOL 1. Avonmouth 2. Henbury, Southmead 3. Henleaze, Stoke Bishop 4. Horfield, Lockleaze 5. Greater Fishponds

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6. Bishopston, Redland 7. Cabot, Clifton 8. Easton, Lawrence Hill 9. St. George Neighbourhood 10. Greater Bedminster

11. Filwood, Windmill Hill 12. Brislington 13. Dundry View 14. Hengrove, Stockwood

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BUILDING SITE Castle Park

Bristol City is a historic city with many heritage buildings that go back all the way to the world war. Through the ages of the Norman castle in Castle Park to the gothic masterpiece of Bristol Cathedral, Bristol provides a real picturesque view for its visitors.

The St Mary Le Port Church and St Peter’s Church are evidence of the blitz raid that happened in 1940’s. Before the obliteration, Castle park was a densely packed area of medieval and after buildings, which was redeveloped at Broadmead after the war. St Nicholas is a church located on St Nicholas Street. The church was amongst the bombed areas that took place in the second world war and rebuilt in 1974–1975 as a church museum.

WAT E R I N F R A S T R U C T U R E The water front is arguably the most exciting part of the site. It will be nice to see how the waterfront can be implemented into the design of the proposed building in the attempt to help with the users health. It provides many health, mental and physical benefits.

GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE Providing green space will most likely improve the welfare and productivity of users of the site. The site currently has areas of greenery that are not productively used and can be interlinked with the building proposal to create a ‘healthy’ environment.

MINOR ROADS The existing major roads are extremely congested even though the city is known for its cycle route. During rush hours the roads can get very busy which isn’t good for the environment or our health. The proposal seeks to implement more cycle routes and walking infrastructure for the users to use on a daily basis.

SURROUNDING BUILDINGS The site currently sits in an area where it can be uninterrupted by surrounding buildings. However the opportunity for interaction still stands with access from all corners around the site.

BUILDING SITE Site Analysis

BUILDING SITE Key Buildings

St Peters Church

St Mary Le Port Church

St Nicholas Church

Bristol Bridge

The site is surrounded by various organisations and listed buildings. Most of the listed buildings go way back even before the world war 1. This project site has the potential to build upon these existing historical connections. Hopefully, the proposed idea will create a healthy identity in the community

Opportunities

Location The site is in a prime location by being so close to the floating harbour and within close proximity to Bristol City centre. It’s located on the largest urban green space in Bristol and is one of the few remaining undeveloped site near the floating harbour. Its proximity to the centre increases the number of possible visitors/users.

Topography Bristol is a city known for not only its historical context but for its topographical ground. The Castle park site is an example of an area that has different levels that can possibly be used in the design of proposed building.

Waterfront location The waterfront is arguably the most exciting part of the site. It will be nice to see how the waterfront can be implemented into the design of the proposed building in the attempt to help with the user's health. It provides many health, mental and physical benefits.

Character The thought of merging both the historical elements of the city with the new, modern side of the city can create a unique emerging design for the centre of Bristol.

This will preserve the historic character of Bristol.

SITE St Mary Le port Church • Utilise the tower of St Mary Le-port Church • Use the views the area provides especially the water-front side • • • • • • •

BUILDING SITE Cullen Analysis

Following a specific route around the site Castle Park and applying the understanding I got from the Cullen analysis, I was able to get a better visual understanding of the site. I was able to identify relationships the site could possibly offer in the development of my proposal.

HERE AND THERE SPACES

SPIRE

SKYLINE

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FOCAL POINT

CHAPTER 3

Concept and Design

CONCEPT AND DESIGN Key moves

Exploiting various access routes

Strong connection with public space

Implementing sustainability

The cast park site frontages and edge condition will be improved, especially along the high Street coming from Bristol bridge. This will create a more pedestrian-friendly environment and present an improved face to the community that better represents my proposal for the health centre. The pedestrianised areas will highlight the various access routes into the space which lead directly through to the open spaces / plazas. High-quality design, unique identity, and presence, and reinforce the identity of the Bristol.

Introduction to a variety of public spaces and plazas will fundamentally improve the whole social well being of the area. The site currently a large green space that is referred to as one of Bristol’s largest green spaces.

Introducing more public spaces will provide some use to the site encouraging people to come out and enjoy fresh air. Being outside improves health inequalities and social wellbeing of the community.

It would be environmentally and financially beneficial to implement sustainability into the design and construction of the proposed space.

With the introduction of a pool in the spa, it will be interesting to show how I can sustainably sustain and run the pool. I would also like to keep the amount of artificial lighting to a minimal amount to exploit the use of natural lighting in the space. Solar panels will definitely be implemented to reduce the amount of non renewable energy sources that might affect global warming.

The approach of this design primarily focuses on the users and their experience by engaging them through interactive elements of the site. The idea of health and experience and relating it to the urban fabric of Bristol city to promote Healthy Living.

The different stages of my proposal work together in achieving and promoting wellbeing for the users of the site whether it be outdoor or indoor the design will cater for both.

Creating a strong identity

Listed historic buildings

The Bristol government have already announced plans of pedestrianising Bristol bridge which will benefit the area dramatically. The pedestrianised route from St Nicholas will lead directly into the proposed site location.

The Bristol government have already announced plans of pedestrianising Bristol bridge which will benefit the area dramatically. The pedestrianised route from St Nicholas will lead directly into the proposed site location.

CONCEPT AND DESIGN Concept and Ideas

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The Bristol government have already announced plans of pedestrianising Bristol bridge which will benefit the area dramatically. The pedestrianised route from St Nicholas will lead directly into the proposed site location.

The Bristol government have already announced plans of pedestrianising Bristol bridge which will benefit the area dramatically. The pedestrianised route from St Nicholas will lead directly into the proposed site location.

The Bristol government have already announced plans of pedestrianising Bristol bridge which will benefit the area dramatically. The pedestrianised route from St Nicholas will lead directly into the proposed site location.

The Bristol government have already announced plans of pedestrianising Bristol bridge which will benefit the area dramatically. The pedestrianised route from St Nicholas will lead directly into the proposed site location.

The Bristol government have already announced plans of pedestrianising Bristol bridge which will benefit the area dramatically. The pedestrianised route from St Nicholas will lead directly into the proposed site location.

The Bristol government have already announced plans of pedestrianising Bristol bridge which will benefit the area dramatically. The pedestrianised route from St Nicholas will lead directly into the proposed site location.

CONCEPT AND DESIGN Precedent – Broadgate Circle

“Broadgate Circle is the Jewel in the Crown of the City of London ” Peter ReesChief City Planner DESIGN The 4,150m2 circular space of the famous colonnade structure – formed by 54 travertine columns – has been maintained, while three new double-width staircases have been added to provide access between the upper and lower levels. The Circle is designed to facilitate an eclectic and varied mix of events including musical performances, pop up retail, theatre, cinema screenings, outdoor sports, etc.

With the use of the colonnades and the Broadgate Circle idea, the plaza of which the St Mary Le Port church will provide the users with an area of which they can socialise. This will improve the social cohesion of the area. It will also encourage people to come out for fresh air. The building overlooks and provides surveillance for the plaza.

With the use of the colonnades and the Broadgate Circle idea, the plaza of which the St Mary Le Port church will provide the users with an area of which they can socialise. This will improve the social cohesion of the area. It will also encourage people to come out for fresh air. The building overlooks and provides surveillance for the plaza.

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CHAPTER 4 Masterplan

MASTERPLAN KEY MOVES

A community gym is a facility that offers or makes available equipment and/or programs that encourage levels of physical activity in areas that would generally not support a commercially viable operation or have a lack of it. There is no one model for a community gym as the type and layout must take into consideration a range of factors, many of which will be discussed in detail throughout this project. A successful community gym will be the result of careful and thorough planning well before it is up and running. Therefore, it is vital that a feasibility study be undertaken before any progress is made towards funding and/or development.

Other things to consider include : • research and analysis • consultation with key stakeholders • basic modelling and testing of concepts and approaches.

R I V E R L I G H T, L O N D O N

MASTERPLAN Mood board

The Bristol government have already announced plans of pedestrianising Bristol bridge which will benefit the

The Bristol government have already announced plans of pedestrianising Bristol bridge which will benefit the

PA N C R A S S Q A U R E , L O N D O N

MASTERPLAN

Precedent – Broadgate Circle DESIGN The 4,150m2 circular space of the famous colonnade structure – formed by 54 travertine columns – has been maintained, while three new double-width staircases have been added to provide access between the upper and lower levels. The Circle is designed to facilitate an eclectic and varied mix of events including musical performances, pop up retail, theatre, cinema screenings, outdoor sports, etc.

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MASTERPLAN Proposal

There are several retail stores and office spaces located by the corner of Wine Street and High Street overlooking Castle Park.

The current businesses surrounding the Castle Park area consists of various retail outlets and stores including Tesco express but more notably, possible gym competitors.

St. Nicholas’s Market is located on the west side of Castle Park. The market contains many food stalls in a location identified as Georgian style. The pedestrianised route from St Nicholas will lead directly into the proposed site location. However, the idea of pedestrianising majority of the area might be objected by the Highway officers as it interrupts the flow of traffic around the park. As it stands, the site is heavily vehicle populated with people using the Bristol bridge to get to and from various places so pedestrianising both High street and Wine street may cause more traffic congestion.

The Bristol government have already announced plans of pedestrianising Bristol bridge which will benefit the area dramatically.

The pedestrianised route from St Nicholas will lead directly into the proposed site location.

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SITE MASTERPLAN 1:1250

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MASTERPLAN

Developing context

Room Type

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Baseline Accommodation

ASSEMBLY SPACE & MULTIPURPOSE SPACE

154.75m2

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- DOUBLE HIEGHT SPACE - 3 TOILET CUBICLES

TOILET

64.20m2

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- 10 TOILET CUBICLES (INCLUDING 2 DISABLED)

RETAIL 1

161.25m2

RETAIL 2

133.30m2

RETAIL 3

125.03m2

CAFE

255.97m2

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- EMERGENCY STAIRCASE

ENTRANCE & RECEPTION

168.18m2

ASSEMBLY SPACE

154.75m2

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- SEATING 100 PEOPLE

TOILET

64.20m2

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- 10 TOILET CUBICLES (INCLUDING 2 DISABLED)

FREEWEIGHT AREA

206.85m2

SPINNING ROOM

38.81m2

STUDIO ROOM

25.09m2

OUTDOOR WORKOUT SPACE

224.40m2

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OFFICE/ STAFF ROOM

154.75m2

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TOILET

64.20m2

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- 10 TOILET CUBICLES (INCLUDING 2 DISABLED)

CLASSROOM 1

64.21m2

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- 16 STUDENTS

CLASSROOM 2

24.63m2

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- 8 STUDENTS

CLASSROOM 3

23.48m2

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- 8 STUDENTS

SPA

31.86m2

- SAUNA - MASSAGE ROOM

SHOWERS

29.27m2

- 4 CUBICLES

SWIMMING POOL

247.63m2

PLANT ROOM

32.42m2

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN 1:250 @ A3

PUBLIC USE – RETAIL FLOOR The ground floor is a public area with accessibility provided to access the 4 different stores on the ground floor (Disabled access available). The stores lead directly to the outside plaza which people are able to socialise around the st Mary Le Port Church tower.

STORAGE

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN 1:250 @ A3

PRIVATE USE - PHYSICAL WELLBEING The first floor sees a shift from the public spaces into private. It provides access to the assemble space which leads down to the ground floor with seating. Next to the assembly space are the private workout spaces for people with memberships. Those spaces lead onto the balcony which can be used in the summer as outdoor workout spaces. Emerging from the main staircase is the corridor that runs on the inside perimeter of the building.

STORAGE

OUTDOOR GYM SPACE

SPINNING ROOM STUDIO

TOILET

FREEWEIGHTS AREA

GYM RECEPTION ASSEMBLY SPACE

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SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1:250 @ A3

PRIVATE USE – MENTAL WELLBEING The top floor (second floor) is accessible again for only private users. The facilities include, swimming pools, saunas, massage rooms and steam rooms. Theses all help with the mental state and wellbeing of the users.

PLANT ROOM

OUTDOOR GYM SPACE

SHOWERS SPA

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CLASSROM 1 & 2

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ROOF PLAN 1:500 @ A3

PRIVATE ACCESS - ROOF PLAN Details regarding the roof design will be found on page 28

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MASTERPLAN Accessibility

MASTERPLAN Elevations

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SOUTH ELEVATION (COURTYARD)

NORTH ELEVATION

These east elevations of the building is the view users get when emerging from St. Nicolas's market side. Straightaway users are greeted by the glass façade of the assembly space which is sheltered by an overhang. You also see the exterior workout space which is on the north side of the building but visible from the East side.

The courtyard elevation shows the three main architectural rules within the scheme. The strong use of solar shading to cover up the curtain wall façade. Within the south elevation, the marketplace can be seen on the ground floor of the cafe. People emerging from Bristol bridge see this façade of the building.

The north elevations is the view the people emerging from Wine Street and The Pithay. Its also the view users see when coming from the City Centre which will be the most used route to the site. With minimal use of glass on the north side compared to the south side however on the roof there are some skylights.

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NORTH ELEVATION 1:250 @ A3

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Long Section cuts through the two rear sides of the building showing the assembly space as well the swimming pool structure of the opposite rear side. The cantilevered elements to the left provide sheltered space for passers by and shading for the assembly space as the façade is majority glass.

LONG SECTION 1:250 @ A3

The short section cuts through the indoor and outdoor gym space. It also cuts through the multiple private spa rooms and treatment rooms on the top which is dedicated to help people with their mental wellbeing.

Most importantly, the section also cuts through the courtyard and the St Mary Le Port tower which is an area that can get very busy during summer times.

SHORT SECTION 1:250 @ A3

SHORT SECTION

LONG SECTION

CHAPTER 4 Materiality

STRUCTURE

Structural Strategy EXPLODED DIAGRAM

STRUCTURE DIAGRAM

L O A D PAT H

TENSILE FORCE CONCRETE STRUCTURE The structure of the whole building will be formed with concrete as it is important that the swimming pool on the far side of the building is securely upheld.

FORCES DIAGRAM

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DESIGN

Precedent – SYD Energi Headquaters

where the countryside meets the city, next to the biggest Danish land art monument – “The hill of light” E N V I R O N M E N TA L S T R AT E G Y Being a Passive House, the new HQ is by definition well insulated with only a limited capacity needed for heating up and cooling down.

As the building is located close to the sea in an area with high wind speeds, it was evaluated that only fixed external solar shading would be an option (not controllable). As this would reduce the daylight levels within the room, the choice was made to use internal solar shading despite the reduced shading efficiency – being mainly a glare protection.

Due to the use of internal solar shading combined with a highly insulated and tight building, the facade design was crucial, with respect to glazing area and placement, to maintain an optimal thermal and visual indoor climate while minimizing heat loss and excessive solar gains.

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SU STAIN ABILITY Environmental Strategy

• D AY L I G H T

• SUN LIGHT

• PA S S I V E H E AT I N G

• N AT U R A L V E N T I L AT I O N

• SHADING

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E N V I R O N M E N TA L A N A LY S I S Mixed model ventilation is the key strategic system put in place to account for air flow across the building. In support cross ventilation in parts of the building may be used for natural ventilation with incoming wind from low level openings and outgoing from higher level openings which takes advantage of the convection system acting as natural displacement ventilation. Openings at the roof top compliment this system and allow exhaust air to exit at the highest point of the building. Implementing active systems for renewable energy can contribute to achieving and high performing environmental building. Active systems are an area that can be investigated when heating, cooling and lighting targets are not met architecturally, this include Photovoltaics, Green Roof systems, geo-sources and wind turbines.

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SU STAIN ABILITY Shading Strategy N

The form and envelope of the building is concise in that the glazing across the the south façade aims to achieve maximum solar gains at all operational hours of the days.

The elevation of the sun in the northern hemisphere changes 50 degrees in relation to the horizon over the year. Therefore the sun is higher in the sky in the summer creating more intense and longer lasting solar gains as well as shorter shadows due to higher angles and therefore gains are achieved at the centre and roof point.

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P r e c e d e n t – Tr a n s o c e a n i c a B u i l d i n g

These building designers focused on design elements such as solar control systems, use of natural light, renewable materials…

With consideration of the location, orientation, solar control systems, use of natural light, renewable materials, plant species, and insulation, +arquitectos have been able to create this building which is part of the top 10 most sustainable buildings in South America.

To enhance the comfort of the users, wooden shading façade were implemented as it is highly effective and does not involve additional costs for the project but rather strengthens low power consumption.

The wooden horizontal shading is supported by an aluminium support structure. This ensures adequate protection from the sun and generates a facade with great expression, interest, and material quality.

SU STAIN ABILITY Roof Design

S O L A R P H O T O V O LTA I C S Solar photovoltaic (PV) modules generate electricity from sunlight and have emerged as one of the most accepted and used renewable technologies.

They can also be used with water pipes to pre-heat water into the building meaning the heating system has a lesser load.

GREEN ROOF Extensive Green Roof system which can absorb up to 75% of rainfall water, and in long term can absorb 45% of yearly rainfall. This water can be stored in the roofing system for up to 2 months where it can then be recycled and reused to supply the living plants on the roof as well as replenished to supply greywater through the building SKY LIGHT

Daylight levels, Energy Efficiency, Health and Productivity are all interlinked. These can all be assessed by the building-specific environmental assessment tool ‘BREEAM’. A high level BREEAM assessment means: • Developers can promote the high environmental performance of the building which increases the value of the building.

• Designers can quantifiably demonstrate environmental achievements • Owners can audit property from an environmental POV with the main of making cost savings This building shows 3 key features that attempt to reach a BREEAM assessment of ‘Excellent’

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The maximisation of daylight is critical to energy efficiency and consumer satisfaction. The use of skylight allows natural lighting into the building giving users a sense of being outside whilst partaking in tasks, this can increase productivity by 80%.

SU STAIN ABILITY

Sustainably Designed Pool

CONCRETE The structure of the whole building will be formed using reinforced concrete due to its strength and durability. Strength is needed more than any other attribute due to the weight of the swimming pool on the east side of the building.

Advantages - Concrete is inherently water resilient and suitable in a construction designed to be either waterproof, as required for water barriers, or water resilient.

- Concrete's long life means that is more likely that a concrete building will come to the end of its life because no further use can be found for it, rather than a case of the concrete having failed due to age.

TERRA COTTA RAINSCREEN The exterior cladding of the building will be predominantly made from terra cotta as it responds to the historic red brick the site currently offers.

Advantages - Because of the ventilated system, the terracotta can give better thermal insulation than any other.

- Terracotta cladding requires less maintenance. A single power wash every 5 to 10 years will work for unglazed terracotta if you go for glazed one. The surface of terracotta doesn’t let dust gather on it.

- Terracotta is obtained from nature, but no one is harmed during the process. And its processing doesn’t harm any living being too. It is recyclable, even after years, you can reuse it for making something else.

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CROSS LAMINATED TIMBER Cross Laminated timber will be used a lot in the interior designing of the new development space.

In projects with CLT, construction on site doesn't last more than a few days. It is a quick and dry process, with very little waste generation. Of course, the project should be cautious. More time in design results in less time working on site. And this should be the reasoning for all materials.

Although the cost of the material is high, factors such as shorter construction time, greater quality control, and cleaning can be considered when making your choice.

SOCIAL AREAS Daylight levels, Energy Efficiency, Health and Productivity are all interlinked.

These can all be assessed by the building-specific environmental assessment tool ‘BREEAM’. A high level BREEAM assessment means: • Developers can promote the high environmental performance of the building which increases the value of the building.

Second Floor

First Floor

Daylight levels, Energy Efficiency, Health and Productivity are all interlinked.

These can all be assessed by the building-specific environmental assessment tool ‘BREEAM’. A high level BREEAM assessment means: • Developers can promote the high environmental performance of the building which increases the value of the building.

Ground Floor

Daylight levels, Energy Efficiency, Health and Productivity are all interlinked.

These can all be assessed by the building-specific environmental assessment tool ‘BREEAM’. A high level BREEAM assessment means: • Developers can promote the high environmental performance of the building which increases the value of the building.

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CONCRETE SLAB

L A M I N AT E D T I M B E R WINDOW EDGE

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WINDOW OPENING FLOORING FINISH I N S U L AT I O N PA N E L CONCRETE SLAB

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E VA L U AT I O N The final year studio has been the most interesting, most difficult but yet the most enjoyable. As difficult as it was due to COVID restrictions and difficulties of learning from home, Jonathan HAS made it possible for every single one of us to achieve our full potential. The only regret I have is not having Jonathan at the beginning of my degree because I would have been assured of a 1st.

Like I mentioned before, COVID has made this year difficult with the closure of the R block and Q block. For a long time, I wasn’t able to do work to my full potential because I struggle to work from home so I would honestly say I started becoming more serious with my submissions as soon as the university was opened again to the students. As unadvisable as all-nighters can be, I prefer to work at night because it keeps me focused knowing I need to do a certain amount of work before I sleep, so again the library becoming 24hrs again was a big bonus for me.

As you can see, my final renders haven’t been done due to the fault of VRay not working correctly on my laptop and on university desktop, but there have been arrangements made between Jonathan and James Burch on how that plans to be resolved.

But I'd like to say a big thank you to Jonathan, Mike, Bill, Charlie, Allison and everyone who helped me complete this project successfully. I have learnt so much over the past few months and I only have you guys to thanks.

Thank You

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