Architecture March (Hons) Portfolio

ARCHITECTURE MARCH (HONS)

Rafaella Giuliana Falquez

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-LITTLE EXPLORERS NURSERY/BA3 Studio Project/Year 2023

&rchitecture Atelier-Dr. Victoria Jolley & Professor Curtis Martyn

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-TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES/BA3 Technologies Project Part C/Year 2023

Dr. Danilo Gomes

-TECHNOLOGICAL

Technologies Project Part A/Year 2023

Professor Glen Omber and Professor Curtis Martyn

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Dr. Sam Holden and Professor John Wood -MAKERS

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LITTLE EXPLORERS NURSERY

2023, BA3 STUDIO PROJECT

&RCHITECTURE ATELIER

Dr. Victoria Jolley & Professor Curtis Martyn

In Burnley, a significant number of single parents are facing financial problems, and they lack the option to afford childcare for their kids while they go to work. This situation only perpetuates the cycle of poverty, as households cannot generate adequate income, and children cannot develop greater skills at home. In order to break the poverty cycle and support the upcoming generations in Burnley, a nursery was designed for children aged 3 to 5 so they can participate, fostering the development of their emotional, social, and cognitive abilities. This facility would allow parents to attend work with peace of mind, knowing their children are in a safe and nurturing environment.

Scan for walk through animation of project

Existing demographic Data Lone Parent Households UK census 2021

-In 2021, there were 19.3 million families in the UK, which represents a 6.5% increase over the decade from 2011 to 2021.

-In 2021, there were 3.0 million lone parent families, which accounts for 15.4% of families in the UK.

Lancashire, Lone Parent Households Census for Population 2011

NORTH WEST

-All families 2084

-Lone Parent Family 352 -Dependent Children 235

Regional demographic Data Lone Parent Households UK census 2021 Burnley

Burnley has the second largest percentage of Lone Parent Households after Hyndburn in the county of Lancashire.

Children Demographic Data in Burnley 0-4 years old

-There is a total of 5847 Children aged 0-4 years old. From this 4608 come from a household were their parents have no job.

Childcare prices in Burnley

-According to Lancashire County Council in Burnley a parent can expect to pay between £3.50 and £6.00 per hour.

LONE PARENT HOUSEHOLDS

Demographic Data

In Burnley, there will be a journey between the lone-parent households, the site and the market. The lone-parents and their children will leave the house in the early morning. After an approximately 10 minute to 15 minute walk they will arrive to the nursery, were children are left under care, so they can start learning and engaging in multiple activities, while parents go to the market to work. The building that will be designed becomes a crucial actor that supports the existence of community economies in Burnley.

LONE-PARENT HOUSEHOLDS

LONE-PARENT HOUSEHOLDS

LONE-PARENT HOUSEHOLDS

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THE BUILDING MASSING

Ancillary spaces

RESOLVING THE BUILDING MASSING

Towards a developed facade

facade designed in 3.1, used to consist of a mass structure that was a single block with a sloped roof. Its main purpose was to have its An open plan space were children learn and play and on the other side all the ancillary spaces. This remain efficient, however its curiosity or excitement for its users and visitors, so a new structure with different massing was developed. This will play with different create interesting interior areas, without leaving behind its interior efficient programme.

The massing will play with different heights of the building to create interesting interior areas and enhance curiosity among its users without leaving behind its efficient programme.

NEW FORM IN RELATION TO ITS PROGRAMME & CONTEXT

IN RELATION TO ITS PROGRAMME & CONTEXT

Towards a more efficient Building

efficient Building for new and more exciting views to the exterior.

A. Exciting views to the exterior.

B. Not only one circulation route will exist to get to the second floor, but an enclosed climbing wall will be designed as a second route just for the children.

C. -The east facade will be the one receiving most sunlight during the morning.

- More windows should be placed in this side to take advantage of natural daylight.

-Solar control devices should be tested so the building does not overheat.

D. -The building cantilever allows for rain sheltering were the main entrance is.

-The cantilever drags users attention to know where the entrance actually is.

Massing, Shape & Form Massing, Shape & Form 01 Little Explorers Nursery 2023 BA3 Studio Project 06

BUILDING DEVELOPMENT IN CONTEXT

BUILDING DEVELOPMENT IN CONTEXT

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

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It will be glazed on both edges for security and adult supervision in case something happens.

CLIMBING WALL

The climbing wall could be considered the heart of the building. It will be located all along the tallest volume of the whole structure, to emphasize children’s as the main users of the building.

Nets will be used along the climbing wall labyrinth, for children to climb.

4500mm

The classroom The play room

Nursery practitioners surveillance point between two rooms.

Exit to courtyard

NURSERY PRACTITIONERS SURVEILLANCE

Visual connection seating area

VISUAL CONNECTION BALL PIT

THE PLAY ROOM

I nterior perspective

While parents are working, they do not have to worry about their children’s safety and the fact that they are just having fun. The play room is just a space for them to freely explore and develop their cognitive and kinaesthetic skills.

THE CLASS ROOM

I nterior perspective

A safe space made for children while they are away from home. The classroom is the perfect place for them to learn new skills, meet new friends and simply have fun. A warm and relaxed environment its expected to be enhanced with its interior timber environment and pastel coloured palette.

BUILDING ECONOMICS

EMBEDDED ENERGY

STEEL COLOURED SKYLIGHTS:

-Steel has high embodied energy, however this will be offset in the long-term because the skylights are a crucial factor for the buildings passive solar design strategy.

-Locally sourced product and easy to assemble on-site so it lowers the cost of the product.

TIMBER STUDS WITH PLASTERBOARD INTERIOR WALLS:

-To reduce the costs, reclaimed timber studs will be used.

-Easy to transport to site, and it is a renewable resource that uses a small amount of energy during its extraction, so it has low embodied energy.

STEEL BATTENED CLADDING:

-The steel battened cladding does not require expertise knowledge to install it, labour costs are reduced.

-Because steel is a durable material, costs from building maintenance will be reduced in the long-run.

-In order to reduce the embodied energy of the material, battens made form reclaimed steel will be used.

TRIPLE GLAZING WINDOWS WITH TIMBER FRAME:

-Even though it is an expensive material, its thermal efficiency will help lower the buildings costs in the long-run.

-Locally sourced from Burnley so it has lower embodied energy.

-It can be easily disassembled and reused at the end of its life cycle.

TIMBER CLADDING:

-Most timber is exported from Canada or Scandinavian countries, however the timber used will be British Western Red Cedar. This will lower the costs from materiality and transportation.

-Because it will be locally sourced and due to timber’s renewable and sustainable performance, it has low embodied energy.

SHALLOW CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS:

Concrete pad foundations used to transfer loads into the ground. The site terrain allows for this type of foundations.

STRUCTURAL STRATEGY

GREEN ROOF:

-It is more expensive to construct a green roof than a regular roof. However, it can save costs in the long term due to its effective insulation performance, and less infrastructure is needed to be built for storm water management.

-Even though a green roof has high embodied energy compared to a regular roof, due to its numerous layers. The embodied energy offsets in the long-run as it improves the buildings insulation, reducing heating and cooling needs.

CONCRETE STAIRCASE:

-The staircase will be prefabricated from a local firm in Burnley and brought into site, reducing its costs and embodied energy.

PREFABRICATED CONCRETE SLABS:

-The thermal performance of concrete will help reduce the need for mechanical systems. This will lower the buildings operational costs.

-Cemex ‘vertua plus’ concrete will be used which has 60% CO2 reduction during its making process, reducing the products embodied energy.

-Locally sourced, from Cemex factory in Burnley, so lowers the product embodied energy and costs from transportation.

-Because its prefabricated it also reduced the buildings embodied energy and waste produced on the site. Quicker to build, saves time and costs from labour.

REINFORCED CONCRETE COLUMNS

GABION STACK IN LAYERS FOR SUBSTRUCTURE:

-Gabion casket filled with crushed rock from the excavated site and crushed materials from demolished buildings from Burnley. No need to purchase products, so it lowers costs.

-Low embodied energy as it uses recycled/re-purposed materials from the site.

AUTOMATIC OPERABLE TIMBER LOUVRES (BRISE SOLEI):

-Because of its high-tech the product is expensive, high cost in the short run, however it will reduce the buildings costs for operational energy in the long run.

-Comes with instructions to assemble them so no expert is needed to install them (labour cost reduced).

-They timber louvres are prefabricated, reducing the products embodied energy.

GLASS BALUSTRADE

MATERIALITY

1. 40mm channel boarding British western red cedar

2. 25x25 mm timber battens; 25x25 mm timber counter battens

3. Waterproof Membrane

4. 250mm Sheep-wool Insulation

5. Timber oak frame coated; Tripled glaze window

6. Modular Timber Block

7. 260mm elevated Window seating area

8. 20mm oak wood flooring

9. 70mm screed with underfloor heating

10. Vapour Control Layer

11. 60 mm sound insulation

12. 300mm Sheep-wool Insulation

13. Reinforced concrete slab with height offset for window seating area

1:5 TACTILE DETAIL

Window Seating Area Material Study

A physical model of the window seating area was made in order to understand how the different materials that compose the building intersect with the prefabricated, modular window seating area that is going to be brought to site. It is important to know how all these components work together in order to avoid thermal bridging problems, lower the costs of extra materiality needed for its construction and to comprehend how it was designed if future maintenance is required. The window seating area is ergonomically built according to stature data and distribution of furniture for children aged 3 to 5 years old. The seat should have height of 260mm.

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1. EXCAVATING THE SITE

The site will be excavated, to reduce the site level from the slope. The excavator will cut into the slope, removing rocks and soils, to create a level area for the building.

5. BUILDING ENVELOPE

Install sheep wool insulation with Damp Proof membranes and Vapour Control Layers, for thermal efficiency and to support the different weathering conditions.

2. FOUNDATIONS

Currently the site terrain is stable, so pad foundations are installed over the terrain.

6. BUILDING ENVELOPE

Horizontal and vertical battens are place to support the British Western Red Cedar used for the cladding. A cavity is left for rainwater to leave the building. Install recycled steel fins for cladding finish in the building envelope.

3. GRADING THE SITE + SUBSTRUCTURE

Proper grading is needed to shape and level the terrain of the site. In this case geosystems and the already excavated soil and rocks will be used to compact the soil and elevate the site homogeneously 1.2 meters.

7. ROOF SKYLIGHTS, GLAZING AND INTERIOR BUILDING SERVICES

The roof skylights are constructed, different colour finishes are applied on them. Tripled glazed window frames are installed. Also, under floor heating system is placed over the floor screed and electrical and mechanical ventilation services are installed on the building’s ceiling.

11. IN USE

4. CONCRETE PRIMARY STRUCTURE

Prefabricated concrete slabs will be placed by a small crane and columns and beams will be constructed.

8. BUILDINGS LOUVRES

and care.

The building is designed for longevity purposes, due to its durable and robust design. However, if the building has to close, its envelope can be disassembled and recycled. Also, its primary structure can be retrofitted and adapted to suit a new architectural programme.

9. BUILDING FINISHES

The Automatic Operable Louvres are placed on the building’s balcony to improve the buildings passive solar design strategy.

Oak Flooring and battened ceiling is installed to give the building a calid warm environment. Plaster is use for the walls lining.

10. GREEN ROOF, VEGETATION AND LANDSCAPING

Pedestrianise adjacent street, install playground gate, greenery, seating areas, bike racks, playground games and exterior toilets.

12. CLOSE OUT OF BUILDING

The space is given to the community of Burnley. Now single parents can safely leave their children in the building while they go to work and children will receive adequate education

1. Entrance and reception area

2. Stroller area

3. Office

4. Toilet

5. The playroom

6. The classroom

7. Teachers/staff room

8. Children’s toilet

9. Climbing wall

10. Ball Pit

11. Exit to courtyard

12. Lift, staircase and Fire exit

13. Storage

14. Plant room

15. Lift and staircase

16. Service Riser

17. Dining Hall

18. Balcony

19. Kitchen

20. Void

21. Climbing Wall

22. Rooftop Garden

-Parapet flashing

-40mm channel boarding

British Western red cedar

-25x25 mm timber battens; 25x25 mm timber counter battens

-Waterproof Membrane

-250mm Sheep-wool Insulation

-150mm concrete parapet

-20 mm Ventilated cavity

- 14 mm Oak wood boards for exterior balcony roofing fixed to concrete

- Automatic Operable timber louvres

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- 100 mm planted roof

- Retention Layer

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- 270 mm Sheep wool insulation

- Vapour Control Layer

- Smooth gravel edge - 300 mm reinforced concrete slab

- Filter Fleece

- 50 mm Drainage layer

- Waterproof Membrane

- Oak Finish

- 80mm Sheepwool Insulation

-Squared timber frame work for suspended ceiling; 50x50 mm Timber Battens; 40x40 Timber Counter Batten

- 40 mm Acoustic Fleece Between Supporting Structure

- 30mm battened fir ceiling

- 18mm safety glass balustrade

- Timber oak frame coated with yellow paint; Tripled glaze window

- 1Load bearing thermal insulation between reinforced concrete slab and balcony

-40mm channel boarding British Western red cedar

-25x25 mm timber battens

-Waterproof Membrane

- 70mm screed with underfloor heating

- 20mm oak wood flooring

- PPC Coated insulation below glazing

- Waterproof membrane

- Gatic Facade

- 150mm Sheep-wool insulation around concrete slab

- Vapour control layer

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SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE B-B 0 2 4 6 8 10M SCALE 1:100 01 Little Explorers Nursery 2023 BA3 Studio Project 14

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- Automatic Operable timber louvres

- 300 mm reinforced concrete slab with height offset - 60 mm sound insulation

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SCALE 1:100

EAST ELEVATION A-A

WEST ELEVATION B-B

1. Main gate entrance north side

2. Sitting areas along pathway

3. Playground

4. Public Toilet (Children and adults toilet).

5. Main exit point from the building site to the playground

6. Main gate entrance south side

7. Bicycle racks

8. Pavilion

9. Site

10. The market

9:00 AM

Green Roof- Provides natural insulation, storm water management, improves air quality and enhances biodiversity.

Flexibility and Adaptability- The simple and efficient shape design allows for changes in the programme of the building.

Daylight penetration- The building is well lit with the correct amount of natural daylight, reducing the need of for mechanical systems, which helps with costs and enhances sustainability.

Solar Control- An automatic Operable Louvre system has been tested for climate performance. The louvres open a close in different angles depending on the desired amount of daylight that building requires to achieve interior thermal comfort and an effective passive solar design strategy.

Thermal Mass- Concrete’s Thermal mass allows for an effective passive solar design strategy, reducing the need for mechanical heating and cooling systems.

12:00 PM

Water run underfloor heating system- Use to achieve users thermal comfort, specially during winter. Water run system are considered more energy efficient than other heating systems, cost effective.

Outdoor Comfort- Rooftop provides a creation for micro-climates and social spaces for children.

Rainwater management- It helps offset the need for potable water demand in the building. It will be recycled to flush down toilet system and to wash down residual water.

Hot water- A boiler in the plant room will heat the water. This will be used for the underfloor heating system and for sanitary and sink fittings.

Electric intake room- Artificial lighting will be provided for the building when the passive solar strategy is not sufficient. However, LED lighting will be used for sustainability and cost saving.

Foul water- Appropriate treatment and disposal of foul water will be provided in order not to contaminate other water systems.

Air Handling Units- When the building reaches not comfortable temperatures air handling units can be used to support the passive ventilation strategy. This will be only used when the building reaches drastic temperatures during summer or winter.

Potable Cold water storage- Potable water form Burnley will come to the building and later serve sanitary and sink installations in the building.

5:00 PM

Skylights- Not only skylights but also they act as ventilation chimneys. A passive ventilation strategy is achieved when operable windows are open and cold air enters the building. The air leaves through stack effect via the skylight drums, reducing the need for mechanical ventilation. Hot

Green Roof spaces

TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES

2023, BA3 TECHNOLOGIES PROJECT PART C

DR. Danilo Gomes

The nursery’s performance was improved through an analysis and testing of the buildings technological aspects. An extract of the building located on the east side was chosen to investigate this. It consists of a balcony that was affected by direct morning sunlight. It was essential to control the amount of daylight available during the morning, to obtain an effective passive solar design strategy. An upgraded automatic exterior louvre system was design successfully to improve the building’s climate performance and constructibility aspects.

1:5 Detail Materials

1. 14 mm Oak wood boards for exterior balcony roofing fixed to concrete structure via steel screws/brackets.

2. 20 mm Ventilated cavity.

3. 200 mm Sheep wool insulation.

4. 300 mm reinforced concrete slab.

5. Vapour Control Layer.

6. 270 mm Sheep wool insulation.

7. Waterproof Membrane.

8. 50 mm Drainage layer.

9. Retention Layer.

10. Filter Fleece.

11. 100 mm planted roof.

12. Smooth gravel edge.

13. 150mm concrete parapet.

15 . 250 mm Sheep wool insulation.

16. Waterproof Membrane.

17. 25x25 mm timber battens; 25x25 mm timber counter battens.

18. 40mm channel boarding British western red cedar.

19. Parapet flashing

20. Automatic Operable timber louvres.

21. Motor

22. 200mm reinforced concrete slab.

23. 20x20mm timber battens.

24. 30mm oak wood flooring.

25. Drainage system.

26. 18mm safety glass balustrade.

28. Louvres Main steel support fixed to concrete structure.

29. Automatic Operable timber louvres

30. 300 mm reinforced concrete slab with height offset.

31. Load bearing thermal insulation between reinforced concrete slab and balcony.

32. 60 mm sound insulation.

33. Underfloor heating system.

34. 70mm screed between underfloor heating.

35. 20mm oak flooring.

14. Louvres Main steel support fixed to concrete structure.

27. Glass balustrade fixing: 45 x10 mm galvanized, powder-coated steel channel

Final Result 1:5

36.Timber oak frame coated with red paint.

37. Tripled glaze fixed window.

1:5 Roof Fabric Assembly

1:5 Balcony Fabric Assembly

Constructability Performance

Construction Detail for Automatic Operable Timber Louvres

Information

Pieces are prefabricated off-site according to the specific required sizes for the project. The components are provided disassembled but with clear instructions so workers can built it on site. Benefits: Easier to carry onto site, saves costs of construction and transportation, easy to assemble so saves time, easy to maintain, easy to disassembled and all pieces can be recycled at the end of its life cycle (complies with circular economy principles).

Components

Process: Pieces Assembly

Construction Process and Life Cycle of the Building- Why constructing in this way?

The building is practical and safe to construct. The building designed is expected to be long lasting and it is designed so it can be reused, robust, adaptable and some of its parts disassembled efficiently. This complies with RIBA Sustainable

Outcomes:

NET ZERO EMBODIED CARBON: Prioritise ethical and responsible sourcing of materials. Target Zero construction Waste. Offsite Construction systems. Detailing to be long life and robust. Design building disassembly and the circular economy.

SUSTAINABLE LIFE CYCLE COST: Carry out whole-life cycle analysis of key building systems.

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Primary structure: Install pre-fabricated concrete slabs and finish concrete primary structure columns and roof in order to start installing secondary structural systems.

Install secondary structure and non-structural components. This involves main features such and insulation, timber envelope, automatic timber louvres and green roof.

2. 3. 4. The primary structural system of the building is made out of concrete so the durability of the material will allow the building to be adaptable and flexible to be used for other purposes. The building can also be retrofitted in the long-term.

The envelope of the building can be easily disassembled There is easy access to the building joints and this can be manually disassembled. (Louvres and timber envelope). Secondary structure and Nonstructural components can be recycled at the end of their Life-cycle.

Climate Performance

Improving Climate Performance by using Automatic Operable Timber Louvres

Having automatic operable timber louvres will enhance climate performance and user comfort by allowing the building to have an effective and controlled passive solar design strategy. The building can take advantage of the sun’s thermal performance, daylight and psychological benefits, without having interior overheating or over cooling scenarios. This complies with RIBA Sustainable Outcomes:

GOOD HEALTH & WELL‐BEING: Design spaces with good indoor daylighting, lighting, and glare control. Design spaces with adaptive thermal comfort standards.

NET ZERO OPERATIONAL CARBON: Fine tune internal environment with efficient mechanical systems. Provide Responsive Local Controls.

Louvres movable system

Louvres Open 45°

Louvres Open 90°

Louvres Closed

Thanks to concrete’s high thermal mass, a passive solar design strategy can be successfully applied to the building. The Louvres improve the strategy by helping regulate the amount of direct sunlight that the building receives with its different angles so it does not overheat or cools.

Saving energy and reducing costs

Lux Levels winter

Louvres Open 45° let controlled amounts of desired direct sunlight,

Saving energy

The louvres allow for an effective passive solar design strategy that will reduce the costs of using internal mechanical systems such as artificial lighting, heating and cooling systems. They contribute towards the building’s net zero operational carbon targets.

Building Life Safety

Effective Material Consideration- In relation to timber Louvres and concrete structure

Specific Materials had been considered for an effective structural system and fire safety strategies in order to comply with regulations, user’s comfort and safety matters, with the architectural fragment.

Structural Strategy Legislation

Timber Louvres

Upper support Lower support

The timber louvres are securely fix to concrete structure and made out of lightweight materials so they do not transfer undesired load to the cantilevered balcony structure.

Concrete Balcony

Negative moments (NM) and positive shear forces (PSF) are transferred through the cantilevered balcony, which consist of a reinforced concrete structure with height offset downwards.

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Part B - Fire Resistance

Cavity Barriers

Concrete great material against fire

-Flames and smoke normally travels faster through cavities in buildings

-Insulation system in the window edges will be used to close the window’s cavities to prevent fire from spreading around the building.

Part K

80mm

PSF

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300mm NM NM

-Even thought it the louvres block the view to the exterior they enhance privacy needed for the children’s in the nursery.

-The balustrade will be placed to prevent the risk from collision and falling.

TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES

2023, BA3 TECHNOLOGIES PROJECT PART A

Professor Glen Omber and Curtis Martyn

The project asked for a deep analysis and understanding of the Everyman’s theatre (Liverpool, UK) construction and environmental aspects. The RIBA Sustainable Outcomes guide was used in order to qualitative evaluate the building’s materiality, embodied/operational energy, and its healthy and safe environment conditions. In this case, the building stands out for integrating an effective passive solar and ventilation design strategy. The building’s thermal mass and it’s operable aluminium shutter panels help regulate the building’s interior temperature without relaying deeply on mechanical systems. In addition, the building’s auditorium its designed so that natural ventilation can reduce drastically the amount of operable energy that the building needs. Cool air enters

Natural ventilation system in Auditorium through plenum level

1. The ventilation grills in the east side of the plenum intakes cool air. Its thermal mass cools the air during the summer and its pre heated in winter.

4. The auditorium lighting heats the air even more which increases its buoyancy causing it to rise through the triple height space.

5. The warm air leaves the auditorium through the acoustic exhaust plenum.

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1. Primary

2. Secondary Structure

Building structure with envelope

A. Brick cladding walls

B. Brick chimneys

C. Shading Panels

D. Balcony

E. Glazing

F. Aluminium frame cladding

G. Internal Partition walls

H. Theatre seats steel structure and balcony seats structure

I. Fly tower and tech bridge steel work

3. Load Path Distribution

Sectional cut through model

Lateral dead Loads- Envelope system: shading panel structure, balcony, glazing and brick cladding

Lateral Live Loads- South west wind hitting building

Lateral and downward live Loads-Rain and snow hitting building

Live Loads interior- People, furniture and movable objects.

Soil pressure: upward load reaction to the building’s pad foundations and slabs/ lateral reaction to the building’s basement walls.

Dead loads from the total self weight of the building. Loads are traveling from the roof structure, to columns/ load bearing walls/ internal partition walls/ beams, to slabs until they reach the foundations.

2. The air enters the auditorium area beneath the semi circular heating and stalls.

3. The occupants in the auditorium heat the incoming cool air.

6. The warm air is finally released to the exterior of the building via the chimney louvres.

i) Wall to roof interface

1. Painted steel UC beam fixed to slab. Holds secondary structure to primary structure.

2. Painted steel bracket and channel With linear LED downlight fitting. Provides artificial light during night time.

3. Aluminium tab fixed between steel tabs via isolation washers

4. Aluminium extrusion framing, dark bronze anodised. Holds shutter panels.

5. 8mm aluminium shutter panel, fixed via pivot bearing to framing, bronze anodised. Used as operable sun shading device.

6. 90º position shown dashed

7. Aluminium rain screen panels and coping fixed via brackets to concrete upstand, dark bronze anodised

8. Damp proof Membrane. Protects building against moisture.

9. Rigid Insulation. Used as thermal break, prevents cold bridging.

10. Aluminium rain screen panels fixed via brackets to steel UC beam.

11. Single membrane roofing on rigid insulation, vapour control layer resists movement of inside warm air, parapet reinforced concrete slab.

12. Pivot arm part of lower shutter Bracket engages via sprung pin with hoop, s/s, beadblasted finish.

iii). Balcony Details

23. Narrow profile aluminium-framed sliding doors. Can be used for passive ventilation. (Integrated services and environmental systems)

24. Cast Iron grating (Integrated services and environmental systems)

25. Folded stainless-steel gutter

26. Laminated glass with frit to top surface for translucency and slip resistance

27. Painted, galvanised-steel framing to balcony, cantilevered from floor slab. Holds balcony structure

28. Stained Iroko Rail

29. Powder-coated aluminium letters with red acrylic front LED lighting internally fixed via spacers to balustrade top and bottom rails

30. Black electroplated ‘web-net’ stainless steel wire mesh

31. Insulated render to underside and front face of floor slab Used for thermal break and prevents cold bridging.

32. Concrete Slab, Insulation, Screed with underfloor heating, Engineered oak flooring (Integrated services and environmental systems)

ii). Window Opening Details & Floor slab to external wall detail

13. Aluminium-framed fixed sliding and tilt and-turn windows to offices, dark bronze anodised. Used for passive ventilation. (Integrated services and environmental systems)

14. Aluminium rain screen panels and coping fixed via brackets to concrete, dark bronze anodised

15. Damp proof Membrane protects building against moisture, rigid Insulation used for thermal break prevents cold bridging OSB board.

16. Timber battens supporting aluminium cill

17. Rigid insulation, Vapour control layer resists movement of inside warm air, OSB board, Aluminium Lining, Heating system

18. Concrete slab, Screed, Engineered oak flooring

19. Aluminium-framed fixed and bottom hung windows, dark bronze anodised. Used for passive ventilation. (Integrated services and environmental systems)

dark bronze anodised

20. Board marked concrete column and downstand beam beyond. Primary structure.

21. Bottom restraining bracket, dark bronze anodised aluminium

22. Painted steel channels internally and externally bolted through thermal break pads bracketed off face of concrete beam beyond

23. Narrow profile aluminium-framed sliding doors

iii). External Wall to Ground Slab detail

A COMMUNITY FOR HOUSING PERFORMERS

2022, BA2 STUDIO PROJECT

Dr Sam Holden and Professor John Wood

In Ancoats, Manchester a residential unit for contemporary dancers was designed. The design of the building intended to preserve Ancoats history by not destroying the existing materiality palette that the neighbourhood has. This was achieved through the use of red brick along all of its facade. Also, the building arches create a sense of fluidity, cleanness and rhythm in the space, resembling the characteristics of the dance. In addition, by having intercalated balconies, an area for presenting shows and flexible interior spaces that allow dancers to rehearse at home, the building could effectively create a perfect sense of community. Not only a strong sense of connection is generated between residents, but the design invites external visitors to enjoy the same atmosphere.

Example of Flat Unit

Elevation West Side

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Elevation South Side

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MAKERS SPACE

2021, BA1 STUDIO PROJECT

Professor Jonathan Morrison

The project was centered on the design of a space dedicated to the production of Panama hats. Its design integrated three key programmatic areas: the manufacturing zone, the educational area, and the retail section. Symbolically, the two intersecting floating bridges represent the weaving process integral to hat production. Maintaining a distinct division between public and private realms was paramount in the design ethos. Thus, the worker’s domain is discreetly situated at the rear of the edifice, while the front section fosters seamless interaction between visitors and staff. The axonometric rendering and accompanying model underscore the significance of the building’s circulation system. Notably, individuals circulate the maker space, engaging with the fabrication process, yet remain delineated from the operational zones. Furthermore, the ground floor functions as a shopping centre for the hats. Rigorous testing, including photographic documentation during both daytime and nighttime, was undertaken to evaluate the materiality’s responsiveness to lighting conditions and translucency.

Ergonomics 1:10

Production Process

1. Separating edges of Carludolvicia Malnata to get the correct strings

2. Weaving the hat 3. Cutting existing wrinkles for final re-touch

2023, BA1 MAKER SPACE

1:50 Sectional Model of building

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Sectional Model

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The following project consisted of designing a space were panama hats were produced. A sectional model at scale of 1:50 of Section A was made. This side was chosen because it contains all three main areas, sell, educate and make space. Through the sectional model it can be seen clearly the division between the public and private spaces. The workers area is located at the back of the building, while the front area of the building is for visitors and workers interaction. The model tries to show the importance of the circulation system that the building has. By looking at the people, some of them are walking around the maker space which connects them with the whole fabrication process (learning), but they do not blend with the workers making area. Also, The ground floor functions as a shopping centre for the hats. Pictures during daytime and nigh-time were made in order to test the building’s materiality with regards to lighting and transparency.

Sectional model view inside

Sectional

1.2. Maker Space

3 OSBOURNE PLACE

2024 ARTFORM ARCHITECTS

Role: Part 1 Architectural Assistant

Project lead:

Rev Description Date By

Firm directors Jason Eccles & Simon Jewell

The proposal involves demolishing a conservatory side extension, and constructing a double-storey extension to the side of the existing property, alongside reconfiguring the internal layout. The aim is to unify and restore the existing house, meeting the needs of the homeowners while maintaining a similar overall footprint. Specifically, the plans address the inadequacy of the current kitchen space and aim to enhance the property's connection to its large garden through glazed openings, maximizing daylight and expanding views. The proposed extension will provide much-needed gathering, cooking, and entertaining space. At the first floor, the extension will include an en-suite and wardrobe for the main accommodation, addressing the lack of space in the existing property. For this project, my responsibility was modeling the existing house and the new extension design using Revit, along with the production of plans, elevations and 3D visuals for the client and the planning office to review.

22 WARWICK ROAD

2024 ARTFORM ARCHITECTS

Role: Part 1 Architectural Assistant

Project lead:

Firm directors Jason Eccles & Simon Jewell

The following project consisted of a significant transformation as we demolished the existing front facade of the house, replacing it with a new design meticulously crafted to enhance both aesthetics and functionality. This overhaul not only addressed the client’s desire for improved street-facing appeal but also catered to their specific needs within the interior spaces. By re imagining the facade, we were able to expand interior rooms, fostering a more spacious and interconnected layout that enhances circulation throughout the house. At the heart of this redesign is a striking new entrance hall, fulfilling the client’s wish for a more open and inviting atmosphere. A bespoke staircase design serves as the centerpiece, adding a touch of elegance while seamlessly integrating with the overall architecture. Additionally, the client entrusted us with the complete redesign of the interior spaces, seeking a cohesive package to revitalize the home. My primary role in this project involved creating exterior visualizations to showcase the new facade’s impact and producing comprehensive interior design documentation, including elevation drawings and 3D visualizations for each room.

3D Visualization - Entrance Hall & Stairwell

Lounge- Key Elevation A-A

Lounge- Key Elevation B-B

Interior

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