final portfolio design studio 2b (year 2) 1st semester

ARCHITECTURAL

Port folio

By Alvin Kintu

“As an architect you design for the present, with an awareness of the past, for a future which is essentially unknown.”

NORMAN FOSTER

BARTON VISITOR’S CENTRE

Contents

Cadishead/Little Woolden Bird Hide and Conservation Facility

02 THE BIRD’S EYE VIEW

Table of

01 THE OBSERVATORY

01 THE OBSERVATORY CADISHED/LITTLE WOOLDEN BIRD HIDE AND CONSERVATION FACILITY Located in the wetland landscape of the Chat Moss peat bog.

The observatory aims to develop a formal response for a small architectural enclosure in a constructed wetland landscape for the Lancahshire wild life trust works.

This is so as to create a sense of eco-logical beolonging for various groups of people it is to be used by ( Bird watchers, conseravtionist volunteer groups & learners so as to increase bio-diversity awarness.

Site Anaylysis

Site Visualisation

Emotional 3D Montage

Ilulissat Icefjord Centre

Architect; Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter Location; Greenland Year; 2021

The Ilulissat Icefjord Centre located 250 km north of the arcticle circle is a multi purpose facilty that is drived to cater for research, education and exhibitions towards changes in climate change.

With the ability to blend within site context and choice of material to minimise carbon emissions being the most desiarble aspect of the structure. obtained from https://www.dezeen.com/2021/09/10/ilulissat-icefjord-centre-dorte-mandrup-climate-research-centre-greenland/

obtained from https://www.dezeen.com/2021/09/10/ilulissat-icefjord-centre-dorte-mandrup-climate-research-centre-greenland/

obtained from https://www.dezeen.com/2021/09/10/ilulissat-icefjord-centre-dorte-mandrup-climate-research-centre-greenland/

obtained from https://www.dezeen.com/2021/09/10/ ilulissat-icefjord-centre-dorte-mandrup-climate-research-centre-greenland/

Vårbergstoppen Viewing Platforms

Architect; AndrénFogelström Year; 2021 Location; STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN The Vårbergstoppen Viewing Platform is a bird watching structure that is accessable to the public based on a raised surface to maxmise viewing angles for individuals at both ground level and upper level therefore providing a perfect precdent for a observatory or bird watching structure. obtained from https://www.archdaily.com/967288/varbergstoppen-viewing-platforms-andrenfogelstrom?ad_source=search&ad_medium=projects_tab

obtained from https://www.archdaily.com/967288/varbergstoppen-viewing-platforms-andrenfogelstrom?ad_source=search&ad_ medium=projects_tab

obtained from https://www.archdaily.com/967288/varbergstoppen-viewing-platforms-andrenfogelstrom?ad_source=search&ad_medium=projects_tab

obtained from https://www.archdaily.com/967288/varbergstoppen-viewing-platforms-andrenfogelstrom?ad_ source=search&ad_medium=projects_tab

Concept development

(1:10)

Sectional Model

Interior Space Study

(1:200)

North Elevation

South Elevation (1:200)

West Elevation (1:200)

East Elevation (1:200)

An environmental strategy for the observatory in line with ARB sustainability guidlines that require a deeper understanding of principles related to climate science inorder to minimise negative impacts of the built environment in the fight against climate change.

Enivronmental Startegy

daylight skylight

Double glazzed interior curtain wall to reduce UV rays entering the stucture

Roof extension providing solar sheddong for the interior.

Interior timber stud decorations protect the interior from summer sun rays coming from the skylight.

Solar PVC panels south facing to capture sun rays so as to genreate cheap green energy for structureal use in addition to biogas energy.

Grey water is centrally collected and supplied back to the structure for use in wasrooms. source rain water.

Liquid fertilzer

Bio-waste

Bio-gas for structural use obtained from human waste to supplement solar energy as well as provide liquid fertilzer for agricultural use.

SECTION C-C

Main method of ventilation is cross ventilation therefore increasing reliance on building fabric.

source; https://www.silvatimber.co.uk/ thermowoodr-optima-channel-10-cladding

Material

source; https://dbgholdings.com/cemfree/

source; https://www.mikewye.co.uk/ source; https://www.yorkshirewindows.com/ product-category/natural-insulation/ wood-fibre-insulation/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAnuGNBhCPARIsACbnLzpaAog9jQwN0uPaPhJZpLMsphv9gf63L5wYOcyofZcemPvjqcpvB4EaAoHLEALw_wcB

Cemfree Precast Concrete foundations and floor slabs

Material Source

Sourced and supplied by Silva Thermowood in United kingdom.

Sourced and produced by DB group located in United kingdom.

Sourced and made by YorkSupplied by Mike Wyed distributors in UK and made by shire windows based in the STEICO located in Germany. United Kindom.

Durability of Material

Lifespan of 30+ years without protective coating & 60+ years with protective coating.

Achieves strengths equivalent to traditional concrete.

Lasts for a long period of time. Lasts for a long period of time.

Sustainability of Material

Renewable in nature (sourced from timber).

Recyclability of Material

Wood Fibre Thermal insualtion

Double glazzed Window Glazzing

European Redwood Cladding

Saves 80% in embodied carbon Renewable in nature (sourced in relation to traditional con- from timber). crete.

Facilitates the complete removal of OPC achieving CO2 savings upto 88% in production.

Can be repurposed for road Is bio-degradable in nature and Is biodegradable in nature. construction. can be used for furniture manCan be recycled for new conufacture after use. crete mixs.,

Made from sand thats abundant in nature.

Can be used to make items of simailar nature after use or can be remade if damaged.

02

THE BIRD’S EYE VIEW BARTON VISITOR’S CENTRE Located Located along the M62 .

Located north east of the Observatory the Barton Visitor’s located on what used to be part of chat moss creates a link between two port salford master plan, Off the Beaten Track Masterplan & the Cadished/Little Woolden Bird Hide And Conservationist Facility.

Unlike the observatory the Barton Visitor’s Centre means to create a communal space for mainly plan spotters and individulas willing to become piolts whilst preseving site hertiage through materiality selection such as brick.

Off the beaten track is a master plan designed by salford city council encouraging the use of circlying networks in form of green routes.

Benfits of the plan • Encorages growth of econmic activities such as tourism in historical site & recreational activites such as bird watching with their releted benfits.

• Enhances physical fitness through establishing of cycling routes whilst linking various activities.

Draw backs • Does not connect to the barton airfeild or port salford.

Masterplan Analysis & Proposal Port Salford masterplan phase 1 & 2 is a project by port located around the Barton airfield designed to boost the rate of exports and imports within Salford.

Project draw backs • Phase 1 doesn’t consider environmental & social aspects such as recreational activities.

Benefits • Highly considerate of economical outcomes i.e., Increasing revenue gained from imports and exports.

• Creates the possibility for new transportation routes that can be accessed by the public.

site Anaylsis

Site Visualisation

Barcelona Pavilion

Architect; Mies van der Rohe Year; 1929 Location; Spain

The Barcelona pavilion designed in 1929 as part of an International Exposition originally named the German pavilion and was the face of German after the 2nd world war.

Well known for it’s elegant appearance and open floor plan at the time that rendered it iconic and case study to multiple scholars to date.

Therefore being an idle source of inspiration.

obtained from https://www.archdaily.com/109135/ad-classics-barcelona-pavilion-mies-van-der-rohe?ad_source=search&ad_medium=projects_tab

obtained from https://www.archdaily.com/109135/ad-classics-barcelona-pavilion-mies-van-der-rohe?ad_source=search&ad_medium=projects_tab

obtained from https://www.archdaily.com/109135/ad-classics-barcelona-pavilion-mies-van-der-rohe?ad_source=search&ad_medium=projects_tab

obtained from https://www.archdaily.com/109135/ ad-classics-barcelona-pavilion-mies-van-der-rohe?ad_ source=search&ad_medium=projects_tab

Manav Sadhna activty centre

Location: India Architect: Yatin Pandya Year: 2021

The Manav Sahna activity centre is a public community located in India meant to bring together community members through active participation in various setup activities.

The key highlight of the project being the usability of reyeclable materials for buildabiltiy such as; • iron • brick • glass bottles

obtained from https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/ designing-for-typologies/a4102-15-architectural-projects-made-out-of-recycled-materials/

obtained from https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/designing-for-typologies/a4102-15-architectural-projects-made-out-of-recycled-materials/

obtained from https://www.zingyhomes.com/project-detail/yatin-pandya_208/manav-sadhna-activity-centre/

obtained from https://www.zingyhomes.com/project-detail/yatin-pandya_208/manav-sadhna-activity-centre/

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B

SAPTIAL STUDY (Design development)

The Saptial study above interrogates two different types of saptial organisations and movements from one point to another with respect to site context. Namely surrounding buildings, site access and view points highlighted in red.

Type A being less advantagous of site context and type B fully utilising site context therefore being the final outcome to be used in the project.

Further Design development.

Further design development utilses the use of models to explore different types of structural frame that can be used to determine the buildability of the visitors centre such as timber frame or steel frame structures at different scales.

timber frame

Final Resoultion

The fianl resoulation is composed of a steel frame and load bearing walls to provide structural support to the visitor’s centre and provide aesthetics as this provides an opportunity for the use of onsite readily available materials (brick) that helps reduce on the level of coborn emissions during resource procument.

Sectional Model (1:10)

Site Plan

Scale(1:1250)

Floor plan

(1:200) Inspired by the Barcelona Pavilion

Enivornmental strategy

(recycled brick)

Material Source

West Elevation (1:200)

East Elevation (1:200)

(1:200)

North Elevation

South Elevation (1:200)

Worm’s eye view

Exploded axonmetric views illustrating the relationship between parts of the structure and how they fit together.

Bird’s eye view

Axonmetric views (1:200)