Level 04 - Nanotecture Project

NANOTECTURE - FORM & FUNCTION: BAND STAND PROPOSEL Craig J. Gregory (N0726862), Architectural Technology: Year 1

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NANOTECTURE - FORM & FUNCTION: BAND STAND PROPOSEL Craig J. Gregory, Architectural Technology: Year 1

TITLE PAGE

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CONTENTS PAGE

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SITE LOCATION & ANALYSIS

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“MAKE OR BREAK” ELEVATIONS”

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PROPOSED SITE PLAN

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PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN

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ELEVATIONS

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PROPOSED CONCEPT, DETAIL A

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PROPOSED CONCEPT, DETAIL B

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3D CONCEPT IMAGES & DESINGER’S REPORT

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

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NANOTECTURE - FORM & FUNCTION: BAND STAND PROPOSEL Craig J. Gregory, Architectural Technology: Year 1

SITE ANALYSIS REPORT. The site chosen for this project was due to the central open recreational area, located between both the Newton and Arkwright buildings, at Nottingham Trent University’s city campus.

The location was chosen due to:  Its usage as an area for social gatherings; both fresher's welcome and graduating events.  Security , located safely away with the city centre’s campus, the security of the site is paramount. With minimal external security needed.  Primarily located nearby to toilet facilities  A suitable cooking facility is located in the “Arkwright Cafe”, which would be suitable for larger scale events.  The old “Chemistry Lab” building, is a prime addition to the quad. As it could be used for storage in preparation for a possible music event or “dressing room”.  Ample disabled access located around the site.  Reliable and proven drainage system.  Adequate fire access & egress points.

Fig 01 ‐ 02: Google Images of Site

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NANOTECTURE - FORM & FUNCTION: BAND STAND PROPOSEL Craig J. Gregory, Architectural Technology: Year 1

Fig 03: North‐East view of Arkwright Building

Fig 04: South‐East view of Arkwright Building

Fig 05: South view of Newton Building

Fig 06: East view of Arkwright‐Maudsley Building

Fig 07: South‐East view of Arkwright & Newton Building

Fig 08: West view Arkwright‐Maudsley of Building

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NANOTECTURE - FORM & FUNCTION: BAND STAND PROPOSEL Craig J. Gregory (N0726862), Architectural Technology: Year 1

Fig 11: Isometric

Fig 09: Side Eleva on

Fig 12: Side Eleva on

Fig 10: Rear Eleva on

Fig 13: Front Eleva on

Fig 14: Plan

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NANOTECTURE - FORM & FUNCTION: BAND STAND PROPOSEL Craig J. Gregory, Architectural Technology: Year 1

Fig 15: Newton & Arkwright level 01 DWG, NTU access portal “NOW”, DESN10032, Technology & Design studio 01—accessed 3rd Feb 2018

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NANOTECTURE - FORM & FUNCTION: BAND STAND PROPOSEL Craig J. Gregory, Architectural Technology: Year 1

Fig 16: ACAD Nanotecture Floorplan.

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Fig 17: ACAD Nanotecture Detailed Front Eleva on

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Fig 18 &:19 ACAD Nanotecture East & Front Eleva on

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Fig 20 & 21: ACAD Nanotecture West & Rear Eleva on.

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Fig 22: ACAD Nanotecture Detail A , Craig Gregory, Feb 2018.

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Fig 23: ACAD Nanotecture Detail B

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NANOTECTURE - FORM & FUNCTION: BAND STAND PROPOSEL Craig J. Gregory (N0726862), Architectural Technology: Year 1

DESIGNERS REPORT. Using a previous concept design from our “Make or Break” submission, I a empted to convert this design into a func onal Timber construc on bandstand which could then be u lised within the central‐quad area between both the newly developed Newton building & the more tradi onal facade of Arkwright.

I did not change the overall design of the concept, as structurally it held when under tes ng condi ons during “Make or Break” however it lacked a counterbalance mo on and con nuously collapsed under the designated imposed load, falling onto its front.

To counter this, I considered addi onal weights or anchorage at the rear of the structure.

Either in the form of mobile weights, heavy mber being possibly doubled up or even be‐ coming secured to the exis ng ground with suitable anchorages (U lising Reinforced Concrete with steel bol ng's.)

Fig 24: Sketchup Concept Image , Craig Gregory, Feb 2018.

To ensure the mber frame was firmly connected, I looked into using “Simpson Strong e nail plates” and the use of dowel bars & fastenings; placed into pre‐drilled holes at speci‐ fied points along the mbers. To maintain rigidity and sturdiness once it had been con‐ structed and located.

However I did consider the Acous c proper es that may be needed for a band stand to be installed in the quad. I considered a possible cover or lining to be draped over the “counterbalance’s lever” to create an Acous c Barrier, aiming the sound towards the au‐ dience; rather than the offices and classrooms to the rear of the structure.

Lastly, but most importantly I made the addi on of a small stage for performers to be per‐ form on a slightly raised podium overlooking their audience. This would be constructed as a simple suspended mber floor structure, being rested upon the triangular prism compo‐ nents.

A suitable simple mber step would be included to allow access onto the band Fig 25: Sketchup Concept Image , Craig Gregory, Feb 2018.

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NANOTECTURE - FORM & FUNCTION: BAND STAND PROPOSEL Craig J. Gregory (N0726862), Architectural Technology: Year 1

Fig 01‐02: google maps. (2018). Noƫngham Trent Uni. Available: h ps://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/No ngham/@52.9540018,‐1.2402729,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!

1s0x487832d2390779cd:0x108063201919db15!8m2!3d52.9547832!4d‐1.1581086. Last accessed 2nd Feb 2018.

Fig 03‐8: Photographic evidence of Arkwright Qaud, Craig Gregory, Feb 2018.

Fig 09 ‐ 14: Original plans & eleva ons for “Make or Break Project”, Craig Gregory, Nov 2017 Fig 15: Newton & Arkwright level 01 DWG, NTU access portal “NOW”, DESN10032, Technology & Design studio 01—accessed 3rd Feb 2018 Fig 16: ACAD Nanotecture Floorplan, Craig Gregory, Feb 2018.

Fig 17‐21: ACAD Nanotecture Eleva ons, Craig Gregory, Feb 2018.

Fig 22–23: ACAD Nanotecture Details A & B, Craig Gregory, Feb 2018.

Fig 24–25: Sketchup Concept Images A & B, Craig Gregory, Feb 2018.

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