RESEARCH AND LEARNING CENTRE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN CAFE AND BAKERY DESIGN
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RESEARCH AND LEARNING CENTRE | NOTTINGHAM
In order to promote and inspire such future developments, this brief challenged us to imagine a flexible propoal, inspired by the advancements in technology, that acts as a vessel that captures the essence of the history of a city while fascilitating a number of exciting, original and community focussed activities that remain true to the ethos and ambitions of the client. The vision is transform the existing space into a more open, inclusive and enjoyable environment for visitors to relax, reflect and plan how they wish to engage with one of the world’s finest art collections.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
In response to the climate change, energy transition and the need to keep up with latest technologies, large portion of buildings are becoming Obsolete. The main idea behind the research centre is to prevent buildings from going obsolete and making them a part of the heritage again using the latest technilogies.
Design Collage
The collage depicts the overlap between spaces and technology. This forms the basis of my concept. The AI in co relation with spaces has the power to form some very interesting spaces.
Zoning
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
LEGEND 1. Entry foyer 2. Look-up-space 3. Cafe and Lift lobby 4. Periscope 5. Retail 6. Toilet
7. Mechanical room 8. Luminious screen 9. Static screen 10. Gear room 11. Research Room
Entry to the Digital Twin
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ISOMETRIC VIEW Second Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
Ground Floor Plan
THE 3D GALLERY The visual shows the 3d gallery that is designed in such a way that people can interact with it and be a part of it. The gallery plays a major role in supporting the research centre and uses virtual reality to provide different experiences to people over time.
THE DIGITAL TWIN The digital twin is an archive of the future. The visual shows the cave that has beeen redesigned into a research centre. The idea is for people to experience the same space differently so that they can be the driving force of the research on the adaptive reuse of the buildings to help prevent buildings become obsolete.
THE LOOK-UP SPACE The visual shows the Look up space which is a short visit space. This space is meant for a short hop for people and it visualises climatic data virtually. This place is a reminder for people as to from where they came from, where they are and where they want to go.
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THE HOUSE IN-BETWEEN | NORTH DERBYSHIRE
The project brief focusses on establishing the relationship between the host building (ruined workers cottage), potential new modes of habitation, and a designer’sresponse to the concerns. The client has moved from a cityscape, London to a townscape, Derbyshire and thus are habitual of an Urban landscape. This project is a medium of providing them with an environment that is totally opposite to their compact house lifestyle in London. With a rural context and an urban background of the client, the aim of the design would be to form a parallel between the two and povide them with a space that bridges the gap between their old lifestyle and their future in the new cottage.
ABOUT THE SITE The site is located past a small market town in North Derbyshire, in Shining cliff woods. The site is a deserted warehouses, that once belonged to a cabling business that is no more functional. It was currently in ruins and are covered in graffiti and moss. The ceilings were caved in and the windows boarded up.
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Site Analysis
The site analysis was done to better understand the site and its context before starting the design stage of the project.
Vegetation around the site
Current Elevation
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Water body and the current rail
Road Network
Vegetation around the site
Neighbourhood context
The site and its neighbourhood context
Stone wall Wooden lintel
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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LEGEND 10. THE MUCIC ROOM 11. RECORDING STUDIO 1. Foyer 9. Guest bedroom 12.W ORKSTATION HYSIOTHERAPY ROOM 2. Corridor 13.P 14.C OURTYARD 10. Music room 15.G ARAGE 3. Toilet 11. Recording studio 16.T HE OBSERVATORY 4. Storage 12. Workstation 5. Larder 13. Physiotherapy room 6. Performing deck 14. Courtyard 7. Kitchen 15. Garage 8. Living/Dining 16. Observatory
.C OO 3. TOILET 4. STORAGE 5. THE LARDER 6. THE PERFORMING DECK 7. KITCHEN 8. LIVING/DINING
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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT The design concept revolves around the accessibility of spaces. The seamless transition between the inside and the outside is in focus of the design.
MATERIAL BOARD
The material palette has been inspired by the nature considering the fact that the workers cottage sits perfectly amongst a dense forest.
The following views show the changing shadows throughout the day.
ELEVATION A
This is the view of the central corridor that divides the house into two main zones.
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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Section through the house 1. STORAGE 2. THE MEZZANINE 3. KITCHEN 4. LIGHT WELL 5. LIVING/DINING 6. THE CORRIDOR 7. THE MUSIC ROOM 8. LIBRARY/ WORKSTATION 9. WORKSTATION 10. MASTER BEDROOM 11. PHYSIOTHERAPY ROOM 12. COURTYARD 13. GARAGE
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1. THE PERFORMING DECK 2. STORAGE 3. THE MEZZANINE MUSIC ROOM 4. RAMP 5. LIBRARY/ WORKSTATION
The view of the ruin from the Physiotherapy room
The view of the ruin from the bedroom window
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THE KITCHEN The view is of the kitchen with a mezzanine above, accessed by the ramp. The Kitchen and the Living room are in the Open plan arrangement.
THE LIVING ROOM The view is of the living room that has a clay tile wall. These clay tiles are re-used from the originsl structure to keep the essesnce of the original place intact.
THE RAMP The ramp runs on the corner of the house. It has a perforated roof above that has been inspired by the tree foliage around it. It accesses to levels of the house and also has a space to sit and enjoy the view of the forest.
THE LIBRARY The The visual is of the library and the workstation. The place is well-lit by the windows on the North face and also the perforated roof above the ramp.
TECHNICAL DETAILS DETAILED SECTION
CALL-OUT DETAIL A Service Area
Service Area Vapour Barrier Vapour Barrier Counter Batten Counter Batten Outer Ventilation Outer Ventilation Service Area Slate Tiles Slate Tiles Vapour Barrier
Counter Batten Outer Ventilation Slate Tiles
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Concrete Slab Concrete Slab
Concrete Slab
Connection between the pitched roof and the concrete roof
Clay Plaster Vapour Barrier Clay Plaster Wood fibre Vapour Barrier Brickwall Wood Fibre Insulation Clay Plaster Brick Wall Clay Plaster Clay Plaster
Vapour Barrier Wood Fibre Insulation Brick Wall Clay Plaster
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Wall CALL-OUTStone DETAIL B Hard Wood
GravelGravel Stone wall Stone Wall
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Wooden Battens Heating rods Hardwood Wood Fibre Insulation Wooden Battens Hard Wood Heating rods Wooden Battens Wood fibre Heating rods Insulation Wood Fibre Insulation
Gravel (The rainwater falling on the gravel seeps in and recharge the groung water level)
Gravel Gravel (The rainwater on fall(Thefalling rainwater the gravel seeps in and ing on gravel recharge the groung wa- seaps ter level) in and recharge the ground water level)
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Connection between the wall and the floor DETAIL B
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PROPOSED SYSTEM DIARAMS
Proposed roof Slate tiles supported by battens and insulation of wooden fibre
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Connection between the pitched roof and wall
Existing Wall Stone wall with concrete caping
Proposed wall Brick wall finished with clay plaster and insulated with wooden fibre.
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Proposed floor
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Hardwood flooring supported with timber battens and with heating rods in between for provision of floor heating
Connection between the proposed wall and floor
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CAFE AND BAKERY | NORTH DERBYSHIRE
The brief challenges us to imagine a flexible proposal, inspired by a ‘shed’ aesthetic, to act as a vessel that captures the appeal of owning an allotment, whilst facilitating a number of exciting, original, community focused activities that remain true to the ethos and ambitions of the client. The main idea behind designing the allotments with the cafe and workshops is to increase and maintain human interactions which play a key role in the well being of human beings.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Zoning
Roof : Shingles
Wall : Brick
Lintel : Concrete The embedded greenhouse forming a passage between the bread bar and the reading room with inviting views of the courtyard
Frame : Wood The planters for the allotments, right beside the greenhouse for easy access Pavement : Pavers
The seating designed with planters to make the place more lively and attractive The takeaway counter at the entrance for people who just need to engage in retail sector of the allotment
PALETTE The material palette for the design is neutral and whites. The materials are intended to create a warm interior to match to overall aesthetic of the bakery.
MATERIAL BOARD
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LEGEND 1. Storage 2. Take-away counter 3. Bread bar 4. Allotment 5. Greenhouse 6. Reading room 7. Cafe 8. Bakery 9. WC 10. Cafe counter
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DETAILS OF SECTION
Detail showing the bakery and the workshop below it.
Detail of the Cafe counter
SOUTH ELEVATION
THE ENTRANCE The visual depicts the entry to the Cobden Chambers. It has a take-away bread counter restricting the flow of customers into the chambers.
THE READING ROOM The embedded green house has a reading room in one corner. The reading room is a space to help merge communities and create a safe space. This is the view of the bakery through the reading room.
THE GLASSHOUSE The embedded green house has a reading room in one corner and a bread bar in the other. The bread bar is simply a bread-tasting bar alonf with wine. The view is of the reading room through the bar.
THANK YOU ! KRITIKA KUKREJA
+44 7824078244 kritikakukreja.0@gmail.com
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