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OXFORD COFFEE CNTR. ROASTERY VISITOR CENTRE Located in Cowley, Oxford Year 4 Final Year Project
OXFORD COFFEE CENTRE OVERVIEW Coffee has been inseparable from numerous cultures since its cultivation five centuries ago, becoming an integral part of daily life for many. The coffee industry supports the livelihoods of over 125 million people worldwide with a market value of over 10 billion pounds. Despite its social-economic significance, it is still being threatened by the climate crisis. Due to the rise in global temperature, areas suitable for coffee growing will decrease by 50% by 2050. Coffee production also contributes greatly to the issue, producing up to 3 tonnes of CO2e each year. Therefore research must be carried out to create more climateresilient strains as well as develop low-carbon technology for coffee production. It is also essential to raise public awareness of these issues. What better place to accomplish these than where coffee-drinking culture first bloomed in the UK, Oxford? Commissioned by the British Coffee Association & sponsored by the International Coffee Organisation, the building provides plentiful office spaces & research labs for World Coffee Research staff as well as flexible community spaces that overlook the production areas. The scheme aims to accomplish 3 main goals 1 // PROTECT the future of coffee through research; 2 // PRODUCE quality products while assisting partnered foreign smallholders; 3 // PROMOTE the importance of the coffee industry by allowing visitors to experience the production process up close. Green space
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THE LOCAL TOPOGRAPHY In addition to the 3 goals, the scheme also aims to improve the limited circulation and poor playground placement //Left Image while minimising disruption to the residents. Therefore the core design concept is to create a seamless flow across the site //Top Images, with the massing emerging from the ground and the green roof to be read as one with the revamped extensive landscaping. The building provides a western entry point to the site while linking this central circulation spine to outdoor amenities such as playgrounds //Right Image & petanque courts. These design elements blur the threshold between internal & external spaces, creating a seamless visitor experience.
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EXPERIENCING COFFEE UP CLOSE Not only does the building blur the threshold between internal & external space, it also blends the threshold between public & production spaces. The visually permeable interior allows visitors to experience the day-to-day coffee roasting & research process at a close distance.
As visitors travel across 1/F to reach the public roof terrace, they can catch a glimpse of the research & plantation labs //Middle Image. Many have drunk coffee without knowing what the coffee plant looks like. Visitors can now learn about the latest climateresilient strains while seeing the actual plant itself.
Imagine enjoying a cup of coffee that uses the roasted beans from the facility while learning about the process directly from the nearby exhibits & coffee roasting space //Top-most Image. There is no better way to experience it than seeing it in person!
The regular public workshops & presentations given by the research staff can further interest visitors about the issues within the coffee sector & raise awareness.
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COMMUNITY CENTRIC DESIGN Despite the emphasis on preserving coffee culture, the importance of the community should not be overlooked. Therefore the scheme includes a range of community spaces such as event rooms //Left Image, exhibition spaces & a community market hall. Local artisans & roasters can utilise these platforms to engage with the local community while contributing to local economic growth. With a design life of 150 years, the building must also adapt to the constantly evolving user demands. These spaces are designed with flexibility in mind, allowing users to adjust the spaces according to the size & type of events. For example, the petanque court boarders can be removed and bi-folding doors can be opened, allowing the community market to spill outwards to various extents//Top Image. The event room can also be split into two with the built-in separator panels.
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ENVIRONMENTAL APPROACH As a building that combats the effects of the climate crisis on the coffee sector, it aims to meet the RIBA 2030 Goal for embodied carbon & Passivhaus Standard for operational energy. As seen on the left, durable materials with low embodied carbon will be used to ensure the net embodied carbon is < 750 kgCO2e/m2. To reduce operational energy, the building has a focus on passive environmental strategies.
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There are 7 skylights across the building to reduce reliance on artificial lighting. The internal ceiling batons break up the light to reduce glare while creating a dappled light effect.
As the roastery generates a vast amount of heat, the use of heat recovery with an underfloor heating/cooling system will be efficient. The high thermal mass flooring also offsets the diurnal temperature for increased comfort.
The 5 skylights seen in the section can be opened during sunny summer days for stack ventilation, while ventilation channels are included in internal walls to facilitate cross ventilation. It will be mechanically ventilated otherwise.
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FOUNDATION STRATEGY As the site consists of mostly sand & mudstone, a shallow raft foundation will provide sufficient support while minimising disruption to residents during construction. The pyramid-like massing not only ties into the concept but also increases the buoyancy effect by extending the surface area of the raft foundation.
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Siberian Larch is used for most of the structural elements as a balance between strength and embodied carbon. The floor plate consists of a series of CLT slabs bolted together and is supported by a glulam primary structure.
Glulam columns & beams will be prefabricated to lengths of <8m with precut slots to reduce on-site construction time. Steel plates will be bolted into columns to connect with the beams.
A custom steel plate will be used for atypical junctions, with extended length to support the weight of extra beams. All connections are mechanically joined for easier maintenance over its 150 years of design life. STRUCTURAL STRATEGIES
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CRITICAL MOVES CONTEMPORARY DANCE CENTRE Located in Camden Town, London Year 3 Final Project
CONTEMPORARY DANCE CENTRE Contemporary is a style of dance that breaks out from the traditional framework and incorporates multiple styles into something bigger than the individual. Likewise, we should challenge existing rules and embrace the diversity within our society to build a better way of life. Commissioned by Trinity Laban, a music and contemporary dance conservatoire, to establish their Central London dance hub, the building will not only serve as a sensational theatre and dance centre but also be a welcoming and inclusive community space. As the upcoming focal point of the Camden community, this dance centre will strive to provide support for all without boundaries. Camden Town, located in London, is riddled with markets that creates its close sense of community. Paired with the great accessibility of the site, we can easily transform the building into a community centrepiece and allow it to grow as part of Camden Town.
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SITE Identifying site boundaries
SEPARATION Distinguishing studios, community and theatre spaces
EXTRUSION Creating massing for the studios //left & theatre //right
BRIDGE Community space bridges between the studios & theatre
TRANSPARENCY Creating the journey from solid to transparent to guide circulation towards the community space
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THE REIMAGINATION The building reinterprets existing concepts in a multitude of ways, especially with materiality. It must understand and respect what it "was" and have the capacity for it to become what it "can be". Bricks are reclaimed from the existing building and are rippled across the front facade, creating dappled lights that subtly speak the history of the place. Copper cladding on the other hand develops alongside the community with its patina, creating a unique experience on every visit.
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Located in Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, Bristol Year 3 First Project // Group
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE Located within the newly developed area of the University of Bristol, this pedestrian bridge links the masterplans designed by AHMM & FCBS. This pedestrian bridge creates two distinct user experiences with the use of fast and slow lanes. The fast lane allows one to swiftly traverse the site, while the slow lane has integrated facilities for those who would enjoy their journey across. The key element of the proposal is sustainability. Glulam is chosen as the primary building material, in which its form is optimised to reduce the amount of raw material used. The design poses minimal disruption to the site while utilizing local vegetation on the bridge deck to better harmonise with the site. Prominent location of the site
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CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE Due to the new developments, the site has limited access to the west. Therefore, creative methods must be used to construct the majority of the bridge from the east. The solution is to use a temporary cable-stayed tower, stabilising the structure as it spans across the river. This method also minimises the impact on the surroundings, which is especially important due to its proximity to university buildings. Taking inspiration from Roman archways, the structure is secured by placing a “keystone” on the top after the other pieces are in place. The compressive force from the keystone will lock the whole span in place.
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LHUYD COLLEGE CELTIC OXFORD COLLEGE Located in Radcliffe Observatory Quarters, Oxford Year 4 First Project // Group
MODERN COLLEGE FOR CULTURAL PRESERVATION The Celtic culture can be dated back to 2000 BC, bringing its unique touch to art, music, sport & festivals to our modern society. However, this culture is often overlooked with only 0.025% of the global population being Celtic speakers thus being recognised as a minority by the UK Government. This can also be seen within the University of Oxford. Only 3% of the population involved in the university are Celtic with an average of only 5 students studying its culture each year. This is an alarm to remind us of the importance of cultural minorities and the need to preserve these rich & historical parts of our society. Using the Celtic culture as a starting point, this scheme aims to become a modern college for cultural preservation. 3 overarching concepts are established as follows 1 // Creating a CULTURAL COLLEGE to preserve & educate about the Celtic cultures, ideals, languages & identity to raise awareness of cultural minorities; 2 // Creating a SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT by encouraging students to exchange knowledge & ideas about Celtic culture & beyond;
3 // Creating a SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY by inviting the public into the traditionally isolated college, thus encouraging cohesive and collaborative effort among the students and the general public.
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JUXTAPOSITION & HARMONY Several contrasting elements are unveiled as the project progresses. The old observatory vs. modernised buildings, traditional Celtic concepts vs. modernised society, isolated college typology vs. collaborative community, etc. With the Radcliffe Observatory being the existing focal point, the prominent Scholars Common in the proposed scheme reflects its octagonal form. The masterplan is then based upon the direct circulation route & sightline is created between the two. To visually connect the two octagonal structures, I have developed a Grasshopper script //Middle Right Image to generate transitioning gridlines //Middle Left Image between them. These lines form the basis of paving patterns & garden spaces //Bottom Left Image. Studies //Top Images are carried out to investigate the arrangement of the remaining buildings to balance private & public spaces while retaining good circulation & access. Other design considerations also include featured moments & courtyard-like gardens to reflect the traditional Oxford college typology. CONCEPT
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ENVIRONMENTAL BASED DETAILS Solar studies with the use of Ladybug are carried out for each building to determine the glazing area and need for shading devices. Taking the Scholar Commons as an example, the facade receiving the most sunlight will have the lowest glazing area to minimise overheating //Top Left Image. Windows are also triple-glazed to reduce the energy needed to achieve consistent internal thermal comfort. Considering its 250 years of design life, demountability is included when detailing for ease of maintenance //Bottom Left Image. The out-most sacrificial cladding will be made from Scots pine & will be prefabricated near the site in Derby. This will reduce its embodied carbon & transportation carbon emissions. Other than using concrete for several non-replaceable structural elements, glulam is used for beams & columns while CLT is used for floor slabs to further reduce embodied carbon.
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PROFESSIONAL WORKS WORK EXPERIENCE Featured Selection of Works Various Locations
JINHUA HEPAN BRIDGE | WilkinsonEyre Asia Pacific Located in Jinhua, WilkinsonEyre was the appointed architect to design a bridge to meet the growing economy and population of the city. The cable-stayed bridge spans across the 350m long Jinhua River, paired with an eye-catching 60m tall V-shaped pylon. The design of the bridge ties in closely with the new developments of the city, harmonising with the existing bridges while giving the local community a breath of fresh air. Working with the structural engineers //Cundall, a variety of parametric options are explored in conjunction with structural optimisations. Through the iterations, it has created a structurally sound yet elegant solution. I have worked closely in all aspects of this project from the initial briefing to the submission of the design proposal.
Images produced by Totem Digital Vision.
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HONG KONG STATE THEATRE | WilkinsonEyre Asia Pacific Located in Hong Kong, the 68-year-old theatre was one of the oldest in the city featuring numerous theatrical and musical performances. Aside from its historical value, the unique mural and arch roof have established their place within the North Point community. Appointed by New World Development, the team has strived to bring this historic landmark back to its former glory. Not only will this become a focal point for performing arts, but it will also build a cultural oasis for the local community. I have worked closely on this project throughout the concept design phase of the project. Most notably I am responsible for producing all visualisations within the 100% design concept package for the Client. Subsequently, I have also produced visuals for option studies and digital model coordination for various client meetings.
Images produced by WilkinsonEyre Asia Pacific.
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THE ISF ACADEMY | EUREKA Located in Hong Kong, EUREKA has completed multiple improvements of various scales to The ISF Academy campus since 2014 to enhance its circulation and the spatial experience. During phase B of the project, two levels of cluster areas received major interior renovation which also included minor structural works. I have been a key part throughout the tendering and construction process. My responsibilities range from completing tender drawings and visualisations for client meetings to communications with the Contractors and inspection of site progress. This experience also allows me to participate in statutory submissions as well as coordinate with various suppliers.
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DESIGN TRUST // RE-IMAGINING OUR COMMUNITY | EUREKA This design experiment questions the existing spaces within our community and prompts us to explore the neglected areas of our surroundings. Through this experiment, we have isolated and built upon the characteristics of 4 selected locations In Hong Kong (Shum Shui Po, Tsuen Wan, Ngong Ping & Sha Tin) through architectural means. The results often highlights the values and culture of the respective community. The project aims to create an exhibition which guides the public to reimagine the spaces they experience daily from another perspective. This project benefits from multi-media production, utilizing collages, digital models, physical models and audio-visual elements to convey unique spatial experiences. I am in charge of creating physical models and video production for the exhibition while educating the team on the technicality of creating these works. This opens up the opportunity for me to lead within a work environment.
Images taken by EUREKA.
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PERSONAL WORKS MULTIMEDIA WORKS Featured Selection of Works
PERSONAL WORKS Transforming what I could visualize in my mind into reality has always been my biggest motivation. I love to investigate various creative mediums and observe how each of them would translate my ideas. I always enjoyed sketching as it allows me to swiftly test out ideas with ease, and recently I have been experimenting with rendering packages as they can describe ideas with incredible detail in a fraction of time compared to traditional methods. Through my journey, I have had experience with animating, digital painting, matte painting and 3D printing. I believe these experiences will improve my ability to articulate ideas with clarity and even be beneficial to my architectural works.
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