Living Among Us - The Imaginarium by saraistudios

The Imaginarium

Contents

Design Proposal

Technical Evaluation

Advanced Architectural Visualisation

Reference List

Images+Details

Souza, E. (2023). The Challenges of Designing a Reusable, Floating Wooden Building. ArchDaily. photograph. Retrieved 2024, from https://www.archdaily.com/957325/thechallenges-of-designing-a-reusable-floating-wooden-building.

Text Reference:

ChatGPT. (2024, March). Architecture on water. [Response to user question]. https:// www.chatgpt.com

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Background Research

... Fast forward 50 years. The world is in ruins. Have you heard of the term singularity… where machines and humans are equal, well we are well past that. What is the purpose of a brain and a heart when computerised systems have become the central core of life? They are thoughtless, emotionless, impersonal. But who is left?

LET ME EXPLAIN...

Law, medicine, education has become robotised. Engineering, history, literature is now automatised. Art, architecture, fashion is controlled but not demoralised.

AI is glorified for the work it has simplified, but does not consider the thought, emotion and feeling of humanity. It takes away the senses and relies on only what it knows, based on past collected information, that does not consider or predict a change in the space time continuum.

Let’s be real AI is heartless.

So how do we preserve the creatives, and showcase their work that has feeling? Well, we cannot, not today, because remember your viewing this brief in 2024, where the arts aren’t the superior race. Picture yourself in 2074 it is a year of battle and warfare, and your job is to fight back, to de-ostracize the creatives and show their superiority… because they cannot be replaced, in the same way as others. Think big, think beyond land, think water. Water is detrimental to the function of machines… so why not use it as a factor of separation. But what will you design? What do the creatives need? Think about preservation, think about memory and ways that you can manipulate and control AI rather than letting AI control you! Is there a way to symbolically show hierarchy of the most important vs the least important aspects of life? Because AI treats all information as relevant whereas humans forget things that no longer need to be retained?

LOCATION: Albert Docks Liverpool

DESIGN INTENTION: Create a positive, supportive, collaborative work space for the creative community, to allow them to flourish in their creativity but also be continually connected with nature at all times.

SCHEDULE OF ACCOMMODATION

Public Zone

Exhibition

Workshop Cafe

Private Zone

Reflection spaces

Chill zones

Collaborative workspaces

Rentable rooms

Law firm office

Green floors

Activity Zones

Connection Spaces

Background Research

BRIEF

ETHOS

ADDRESSING

APPROACH

RESPECT

HUMAN CENTRED DESIGN HEALTH AND WELLBEING

THE TAKEOVER - SINGULARITY - WHERE DO THE CREATIVES STAND - WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

INDUSTRIES IN DANGER

This is just some of the professions that are at risk of being wiped out because of the rise in AI technology which is single handedly rweplacing certain professions, or at least the way they are used currently.

ADDRESSING CURRENT ISSUES

1. Design for people: This involves respecting the geometry of the space to allow for maximum internal user comfort. This is also about designing a space that is directly for what the users.

2. Engagement: This focuses on the importance of designing spaces that are engaging and interactive combined with a working collaborative environment.

3. Understanding: The relationship people need to have with nature and how creating engaging interactive spaces design directly for people so that they can work and achieve their maximum potential and take appropriate breaks.

MENTAL HEALTH

The impact creativity can have on the mental health and well-being of the creative community / What are the causes - is there ways to reduce the levels

WELLBEING IN THE ARTS

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS INDUSTRY

Depression ‘three times more likely’ in creative industries

IRREGULAR WORKING HOURS LACK OF SECURITY POOR PAY UNDERVALUED 206/574 DIAGNOSED WITH 183/574 DIAGNOSED WITH 344/574 EXPERIENCE SUICIDAL

TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS

MANUFACTURING

RETAIL & CUSTOMER SERVICE

FINANCIAL SERVICE

LEGAL SERVICES

HEALTH CARE

TIMELINE

1642- First mechanical calculating machine

1950- Alan Turing tested the intelligence of a machine

2002- Launch of the autonomous vacuum cleaner

2009- Google introduces the selve drive car, the first

2011/14- Siri, and other assistance devices were released

NOW

ON WATER

The future of constructing on water holds promise for creating innovative, resilient, and sustainable built environments that address the challenges of urbanization and climate change while embracing the unique opportunities offered by water bodies.

‘MORE IN TOUCH WITH THIER

PETER MCBRIDE

FELT HOPEFUL + HAPPY FREE FROM JUDGEMENT

ADDRESSING PROBLEMS AWARENESS UNDERSTANDING

The wellbeing of the arts community is often overlooked, people misunderstand the struggles many students face, it can be long days, long nights and minds that just cannot switch off.

A key focus of this is redefining a working atmosphere, to support people. It is not something we can continue to look past... mental heal this important.

AND

CONSTANT INTERACTION WITH NATURAL

“The future of constructing on water, often referred to as “aquatic architecture” or “waterborne construction,” holds immense potential for addressing various challenges related to urbanization, climate change, and sustainability. Here are some key aspects and trends shaping the future of constructing on water: Adaptive Design and Resilience: Given the dynamic and unpredictable nature of water environments, future aquatic architecture will prioritize adaptive design and resilience. Buildings and infrastructure on water will need to be designed to withstand fluctuating water levels, wave action, and storm surges. Innovative engineering solutions, such as floating foundations and flexible structural systems, will be essential for ensuring stability and safety.” (ChatGPT, 2024)

DESIGN FOR P E ELPO TNEMEGAGNE NU D E RSTANDING

CURRENT ISSUES

SEPERATION

SPATIAL DIVISION

HISTORY OF THE DOCKS

1715 1839 1845

The first enclosed maritime dock in the world opened, in Liverpool

First proposal of the radical new dock developmenet, by engineer Jesse Hartley

The docks opened, covered 7.5 acres of land and at the time cost around 750k to build

1860s

By the 60s business was declining in the areas as it couldn’t accommodate large ships, trade declined for a following 30 years

Digimap

EXISTING PROBLEMS

Albert Docks has extensive history dating back to the early 1800s, however the area has majorly gentrified in the last 10 years and this has completly changed the dynamic of the area... but is this for the better.

1. Lack of Identity

2. Gentrification

3. 10 year plan

1920 1972

Trade completely died as there were almost no commercial ships sailing to the docks

The docks were abandoned as the rise and fall of traffic made the dock uneconomical

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1988 The Docks Reopened Sarah Bradshaw University of Huddersfield

Landmark Information Group Ltd and Crown copyright 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 m Sarah Bradshaw University of Huddersfield 17 February 2024 17 07 Projection British National Grid Scale 1:10000 Digimap Landmark Information Group Ltd and Crown copyright 2024. FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY

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MUSEUM

WATER LEVELS

The River Mersey stretches around 70 miles long, connecting Stockport, Greater Manchester and Liverpool Bay. It is famous for its beautiful waterfront buildings, the Mersey ends at the liverpool bay, where it then goes into the Irish Seawater type: Blackish

• Deepest part of the river is 17m

• The area closest to land is made up of mud and sand

AREA OF HIGH FLOOD RISK

SITE

Historically many of the smaller boats used to dock in Liverpool on the mud and sand and had to wait for the tide to come back in for the boats to leave, this was not possible for larger boats, this is one reason why the docks were designed (to increase the trade for the city).

4 3 -3.6 1 3 6.4 -3.3 -1.1 -1.7 mud + sand mud + sand mud + sand -2 0 0 10 7 10 0 -0.6

10 50 100m

TOURISM RETAIL CURRENT 2024 SITE 0

-3.6 1 3 6.4 -3.3 -1.1 -1.7 mud + sand mud + sand mud + sand -2 0 0 10 7 10 0 -0.6 WATER LEVELS OCCUPANTS: HOUSE BOATS BISTRO AREA 0m 10m

WATER LEVELS

Prediction speculates that the Albert Docks but by 2050 the sea levels will have significantly risen. Therefore due to a lack of government funding to repair the structural damage caused by water to the building the docks are abandoned. But the water is still rising as a result of climate change.

Historically a drastic event has occured every 50+ years to the Docks. Therefore this prediction is based and aligns with the historical timeline.

To preserve the site, building fabric changes need to be made to cater to the rising water levels beyond the site boundaries.

4 3 -3.6 1 3 6.4 -3.3 -1.1 -1.7 mud + sand mud + sand mud + sand -2 0 0 10 7 10 0 -0.6 0 10 50 100m

! AREA

INTERVENTION IS NECESSARY

BEGINS TO FLOOD

-3.6 1 3 6.4 -3.3 -1.1 -1.7 mud + sand mud + sand mud + sand -2 0 0 10 7 10 0 -0.6 RISEN WATER LEVELS NO CANAL BOAT RESIDENTS ABANDONED 14 4.2 1.4 1.1 0m 10m

25yearanniversaryfortheDocks regenerationproject.Within 4yearsarecorded6million visitorsvistthedocksannually

WATER LEVELS

TheDocksisnowless retailorientatedand moreofarestaurantand tourist destination.

Thesealevelshaverisen, puttingtheDocksatrisk, thepropertyisabandonedand at risk of being demolished

AriseinAItechnologyhasresulted inmanyprofessionsbecoming extinct.Thequestioniswherethe creatives sit in this change

Prediction speculatesthatthe AlbertDocksbutby2050thesea levelswillhavesignificantly risen.Thereforeduetoalack ofgovernmentfundingtorepair thestructuraldamagecaused bywatertothebuildingthe docks are abandoned. Butthewaterisstillrising asaresultofclimatechange.

Naturehastakenover thesite:weeds,mould excess greenery

EXISTING PROBLEMS

AlbertDocks hashadamajor declineinthelast25years duetothewaterlevels rising.Thishasmajorly impactedthetradeinthe area,andasaresultan intervention is needed.

TheDocksareboughtby acreativeheritagetrust

Plansareoutlinedasto howthedeclinecanbe combatted

Thewaterlevelshave risena further5-10%, newwaterbarriersystems are investigated

A10yearplanisoutlined todevelopTheDocks intoacreatveHubfor Liverpool

ConstructionofThe Imaginariumhasstarted andthewaterbarrier system is in place

1.Loss of Identity 2.SiteDeterioration 3.25yearplanneeded !

Theimaginariumis complete,andthestartof thecreativerevolution take back begins

-3.6 3 -3.3 -1.1 -1.7 -2 0 MUSEUM TOURISM RETAIL OCCUPANTS: HOUSE BOATS BISTRO AREA -3.6 3 -3.3 -1.1 -1.7 -2 0 0 ABANDONDED 4.2 0.4 2 9.8 1.1 PREDICTED 40% WATER LEVEL INCREASE 2.2 1.8 5.6 4.2 NOCANALBOATRESIDENTS ABANDONED AREAIMPACTEDTHEMOSTBY THE RISING SEA LEVELS 2024 2074 2049 SEATHRIFT ALLIUM SEAGRASS WATER BARRIER SYSTEM IS IMPLEMENTED 1998 20042013 2024 Re-emergence ofthe Docks,witha20 yeardevelopment plan.

gains World Heritag e status

TheDocks

2049 2050 2054 2059

2069 2064 2074

2074 Opening of The IMAGINARIUM

! AREA BEGINS TO FLOOD INTERVENTIO

! Bring Designers TOGETHER Core Focus on HEALTHY WORK Maximise energy to increase MOTIVATION Surrounded by NATURE Prevent STRESS Encourage PRODUCTIVITY Encourage creatives to FOCUS CONNECTION Connect with NATURE Cross COLLABORATION WELLBEING NATURE MENTAL HEALTH DESIGN ETHOS AIMS

N IS NECESSARY

CLIENT + MAIN INVESTOR

The Creative Heritage Trust (TCHT) campaign was launched in 2030 across every city in the UK, this was with the intention of solidifying a lasting creative footprint.

TCHT focuses on creating environments that acknowledge the advancements in technology but focus on the well-being and mental health of the building occupants

The IMAGINARIUM is the first of its kind in the UK and is designed to revive a drowning area and redefine LiveRpools foothold in the development of the creative industry.

The local council works along side the heritage trust so that the Imaginarium and the creative hub can be integrated into the city.

It is an initiative that has the potential to assist the education sector as well as being a landmark location for interaction across multiple sectors. Therefore having the council as a stakeholder allows for a greater connection to the rest of the city and beyond.

LOCAL COUNCIL ARUP BDP BURO HAPPOLD ROLFE JUDD STIRLING MAYNARD

THE CREATIVE HERITAGE TRUST- LIVERPOOL

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER FIRE+LIGHTING+ACOUSTIC CIVIL ENGINEER+ENERGY CONSULANT PLANNERS CDM CONSULTANT CLIENT STAKEHOLDER

STAKEHOLDER

LIVERPOOL 2024 LIVERPOOL 2049

THE

LIVERPOOL 2074

NEW

HIGHRISE BUILDINGS

IMAGINARIUM

PROGRAMS ARRANGEMENT

PRIVATE USERS

Abby Constance Student Dedericko Palmaya

Creative

Visitor

Director & Partner of the Trust

Lead

Research Manager of how Nature and work combine

There will be a variety of exhibitions held in various areas for visitors to attend, with he opportunity to complete workshops and display art work

Co-ordinator of Wellbeing & Collaboration This will be a bookable space, a variety of creatives will have access to the space, this includes freelance workers as well as large companies

space there

this

open

city of Liverpool

As there is a large amount of workshop

is a demand for students to visit and teachers to attend creative classes,

to the whole

Creatives

Patricia Tentambi

Atmosphere Viewing Zone Growth Space Connection Connection Connection Reception Plant Room Exhibition Growth Space Growth Space Rest Space Refresher Work Zone Work Zone Work Zone Cafe Storage Refresher Refresher Nature Collaborate Nature Collaborate Nature Collaborate Private Basement Public

PUBLIC USERS

Kinetic Roof that regulated airflow through the building, the rotating panels have solar panels on them so that the roof is self sufficient

Precast Pathway to the site, supported by Pile Foundations

SITE PLAN

VEGETATION

Plant growth over time for the last 25 years

Multiple green spaces across the site to allow for patches of rest space for the buildings users, it is important to have these areas for constant relaxation and to be connected with nature

Water barrier system in place to preserve the standard and quality of the building whilst the water levels are rising

Close to needing to be fully demolished

Elements of the original buildings are fading so regeneration is needed to revive the area

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Scale 1:1250 @A3

Organism growth on the buildings and the water

MASTER PLAN

Conversion

There are new access points on site to allow for greater circulation and movement as currently there is only 1 main acess point preveneting flow around the

Photography spaces, these are bookable and open to the public for educational workshops

Each building will be converted into workable workshop spaces for multiple creative industries as this encourages collaboation across multiple disciplines

Extra public exhibition space as an extension of the public exhibition space inside the Imaginarium

Security and Administration Office, main port of call for maintenance for the hub

Access Point

Building conversion to make this area into an industrial makers zone, consisting of machinery for textiles, engineering and photography

Access Point Access Point

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Scale 1:1250 @A3

Inspiration behind using this area for the new creative Hub is because of the creativity that is on the river strip

Construction zone for the Imaginariums prefabricated elements

Post construction this warehouse space was converted into becoming the hub for modular construction for surrounding skyscraper buildings, allowing for the docks to regain some of their historical past as a means of bringing in stock but instead of stock its a transportation site for construction

Shopping District

Due to the rise in textile trade due to the creative hub launch the shopping experience has multiplied and Liverpool has a flourishing independent local trade, and has increase the number of part-time retail job opportunities

Liverpool Arena

Potential re-development zone

New water barrier system in place to protect the onsite buildings.

All buildings have now been reinforced with a new water proof ing system to protect and preserve the site

25 years of creative growth in the creative industry, start up location for independent creative companies

Potential re-development zone

Robinson Ranelagh Place Railway Dismantled Leeds Mersey Tunnels MerseyTunnels Mersey Tunnel Tunnel Tunnel Tunnel Tunnel Tunnel (disused) LyceumPlace CAMPERDOWNSTREET WATER STREET HAMILTONSQUARE BRANDONSTREET CHESTER STREET MONK MORTIMER MARKETSTREET GERTRUDE ALABAMAWAY DUNCANSTREET STREET ALBION STREET DOUGLASSTREET ALMA MARKETSTREET STREET CONWAYSTREET HINSONSTREET WILLIAM HAMILTON MORPETHWHARF SHOREROAD CANNINGSTREET PACIFICROAD HAMILTON STREET STREET BRIDGESTREET CHESTER STREET BRIDGESTREET ARGYLE STREET HAMILTONSQUARE SANDFORD STREET HAMILTON LANE SIDNEYSTREET GEORGESTREET LORD STREET BRIDGESTREET CANNINGSTREET HAMILTON SQUARE ANCHORAGE STREET GRANARY STANHOPE NAVIGATION MARINERS MARINERS GOWERSTREET HARTLEY NELSONSTREET JAMESSTREET CHALONER STREET SLATER CLEVELANDSQUARE STREET SQUARE CAMPBELL STREET STREET MARITIME GILBERTSTREET SEELSTREET SUFFOLK STREET PARKLANE STREET GREETHAM STREET KENTSTREET UPPERPITT STREET ANNSTREET ARGYLE STREET WOLSTENHOLME STREET SEDDON STREET HENRYSTREET SURREY STREET MORPETHWHARF KINGS NICHOLASPLACE BRUNSWICKSTREET WATERSTREET LOWER CASTLE STREET FENWICK JOHN WATERSTREET JAMESSTREET DRURY LANE CASTLE STREET STRAND CASTLE STREET STREET BRUNSWICKSTREET STREET ROPERY ELLIOTSTREET CHARLOTTE STREET RANELAGHSTREET WOODSTREET STREET BOULEVARD STREET STREET GRENVILLE STREET SOUTH NELSONSTREET COLQUITT STREET BAILEYSTREET SEELSTREET GRIFFITHS STREET SANKEY STREET WOODSTREET DUKESTREET GREENLANDSTREET RAFFLES STREET COOKSON STREET STREET GREATGEORGEPLACE DUNCANSTREET PRINCE ALBERT UPPER STREET SOUTHERN HEATHFIELD STREET HEATHFIELDSTREET CROPPER NEWINGTON UPPER NEWINGTON STREET HILBRESTREET COPPERAS TRADEWIND SQUARE ROPEWALKSSQUARE STREET WARWICK PARADE CORNWALLISSTREET BACK STREET PRICESTREET NICHOLASPLACE CASTLE TOWER GARDENS FENWICK STREET STREET STREET CAMARTHEN HARDY FLEETSTREET STREET PARLIAMENT ASHWELLSTREET LAWTONSTREET MITCHELL GOREE STANHOPESTREET STRAND STREET STRAND GRADWELLSTREET REDCROSSSTREET RAINFORD GARDENS BUTTON LANE CHURCHSTREET WHITECHAPEL ElliotStreet LEIGHSTREET RICHMOND Lane PARKERSTREET HOUGHTON Manesty'sLane CLOSE UNIONCOURT HOUGHTON COLQUITT SLATER STREET CUSTOM STREET LEIGHPLACE CAMPBELL DAVID STREET SALTHOUSE VINCENTCOURT HALFTIDEWHARF HANOVERSTREET CORNWALLISSTREET JAMESSTREET UPPERFREDERICK STREET CUMMINGS STREET RENSHAW STREET BOLDSTREET SLATER PLACE Queensway HENRYSTREET BIRKENHEADROTARY BRUNSWICK MANNISLAND GEORGES DOCKWAY CRUMP LIME STREET

0m 10m 20m SURROUNDING AREA DEVELOPMENT

The Beatles Statue British Music Experience

Baltic Triangle

National Museum Liverpool Exhibition Centre Liverpool Albert Docks LiverpoolHQ of Creative Hub & Imaginarium

Scale 1:5000 @A2

1 2 4 5 6 7 7 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 3 Exhibition Zone Public Reception Fire Core Public Bathroom Cafe Private Reception Fire Exit Door GROUND FLOOR

1 2 4 4 5 6 3 Public Region Private Region Public Region 1 1 2 2 4 5 6 3 Exhibition Zone Film Exhibition Zone Fire Core Secondary Fire Core Relaxation Zone Collaborative Work

FLOOR

1ST

2 4 3 1 1 2 4 3 Activity Zone Open Plan Space Fire Core Secondary Fire Core 2ND FLOOR

1 2 4 4 5 5 3 1 2 4 5 3 Permanent Office Space Collabrative Work ZOne Fire Core Secondary Fire Core Activity Zone 4TH+5TH FLOOR

1 1 1 1 2 4 4 5 5 3 1 2 4 5 3 Small work zones Collabrative Work Zone Fire Core Secondary Fire Core Activity Zone

FLOOR

6TH+7TH

1 2 4 4 5 3 1 2 4 5 3 Small work zones Rest Space Fire Core Secondary Fire Core Reflection Space 8TH+9TH FLOOR

1 1 2 2 4 4 4 5 3 3 Small work zones Nature + Relfection Fire Core Secondary Fire Core Reflection Space 10TH+11TH FLOOR 1 1 2 2 4 4 4 5 5 3 3 Open work zones Rest Space Fire Core Secondary Fire Core Reflection Space

12TH+13TH FLOOR

450 FLOOR ROTATION

Due to The Albert Docks having so many drastic changes over the last 200+ years, the design is inspired by these changes. These consisted of being constructed as a port transportation, infrastructure, produce, travel and in more recent years retail, tourism, museum space and a bistro expansion.

Each of these changes has majorly impacted not only the site but also the surrounding areas, because these changes have signified its historical memory, these should not be forgotten through the design. Therefore each of these changes is reflected in a 450 turn on every other floor, these floors are stationary at the turn and are stacked and connected through the core, because of this complexity each of the floors is modular.

This is innately inspired by the Rubik’s cube theory mentioned in the illustrative report, how turns and changes are made to an object but it still connects through one central core, no matter the turn collectively it still works and functions as one.

The Imaginarium is made up of work spaces, collaborative zones, and places for reflection, rest, entertainment and activity, all connected by one core.

First Floor Ground Floor Basement Second Floor Third Floor Fourth Floor Fifth Floor Sixth Floor Seventh Floor Eighth Floor Nineth Floor Tenth Floor Eleventh Floor Twelth Floor Thirteenth Floor Fourteenth Floor Fifteenth Floor Sixteenth Floor Seventeenth Floor Eighteenth Floor Nineteenth Floor Twentieth Floor Twenty-First Floor Twenty-Second Floor Twenty-Third Floor Roof Terrace 0m 10m 20m

CONSTRUCTION CASE STUDY : FLOATING OFFICE - ROTTERDAM POWERHOUSE

TECHNICAL EVALUATION

Designer: Powerhouse Company

Year: 2020 Location: Rotterdam

Main Material: Cross Laminated Timber

Key Feature: Floats on water

DEMOUNTABLE

This part of the building can be demounted allowing for a circular solution to be a central design focus - END OF LIFE

REMOVAL

The floor is raised so that it can be easily removed, this is on the first and second floor

The building is cladded with wooden slats, these are screwed in, allowing for easy demountability - DEPENDENT ON END OF LIFE WOOD QUALITY

Galvernised steel pieces cover the balconies cantilevered spaces

3 Technical Evaluation

SCALE 1-50

SCALE 1-50

PREFABRICATED

LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT

Using wood as the main material allowed for the building to have an overall reduced carbon footprint

A large portion of the building is prefabricated and put together on site, this majorly reduces the construction time

END-OF-LIFE

Due

wood the building can be deconstructed at the end of its life it can

the building to be part of the

to the main material used being

be re-used allowing for

circular community

Modular construction site Modular on raft being transported to site A tug boat is used to pull the raft SITE Raft to transport the modulars to site post construction Boat to pull the raft

ALLOWS FOR THE MODULARS TO BE DEMOUNTED

CONSTRUCTION PROCESS

CORE ROOF SYSTEM

STRUCTURE

Outline the main design focus and drive for the

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

CORE TO CORE CONNECTION

CURTAIN WALL STEEL FRAME CONCRETE SLABS

TERRARIUM 6 x 1.5M PRECAST UNITISED FIRE ESCAPE

CENTRAL

PILE FOUNDATION... CONCRETE SLAB 150mm INSULATION 100mm SCREED 75mm CURTAIN WALL 3.85m CURVED BEAM ROOF DEPTHFLOOR DEPTH- 1.8M GREEN FLOOR PILE DEPTHBASE DEPTH-850MMM M&E CONCRETE SLAB 150mm INSULATION 100mm WATERPROOFING 80mm CURVED BEAM 540mm MODULAR WALL DETAIL FULL SECTION MODULAR HEIGH T 10.7 m BASEMENT Basement, GF + 1st floor are traditional build, the following floors are modular SCALE 1-50 SCALE 1-500 @A3 Concrete slab floor build up Roof build-up Prefabricated Steel Frame Pre-cast Concrete Slab Insulation Boards Concrete core fire stairs on two sides of the building to increase the number of fire exit points inside the building Glazed terrarium surrounding the concrete core Fire Escape staircase in the centre of the building Steel beams support each floor and connect directly to the concrete core

wall system connect directly to the structural system

Unitised Curtain

KINETIC ROOF SYSTEM

Roof - sloped connection between the kinetic roof system and the double skin

Central connection core that each panel rotates around in accordance to maximising the solar panel gains as well as to allow for direct continual air from through the

Rotating Track

Solar Panels - to self sufficiently power the kinetic movement of the panel system

Demountable

Roof System - Attached to the Buildings Core

Slender Column support in a grid formation

10m 0m 10m 5m

SCALE 1-150 @A3

SCALE 1-200

0m 10m 5m 0m 10m 5m 0m 10m 5m 0m 10m 5m

Steel Frame Solar Steel

As the entirety of the building is glazed the second skin alows for the direct light to me mediated, and acts as a protective layer that encases the building Roof build up accomodates for greenery and water build up

As the docks are prone to high wind levels the secondary skin acts as a barrier to provent excessive internal movement but still allows for continual air flow into the modulars

The skin is designed to represent the organic growth of the surrounding area, and although the modulars are regimental there is still a major focus on the natural surrounding elements therefore the skin acts as a tie that brings all of the regementation together

SKIN Terrarium

Concrete Slab DPM Insulation Drainage Layer Screed Greenery

Green Balcony spaces

Surrounding

Continual airflow through the building The windows can be manually opened to encourage cross ventilation between areas Green Floor Build-up

@A3

SCALE 1-100

Constant air flow

SKIN

Simple

Organic, Light and Resistant: Thermoset Technology In

Lightweight, each element can be easily transported to site and due to its weight can result in cheaper more efficient modes of constructing to arriving on site

0m 1 0m 1 Double Facade skin Stainless Steel Connecting Rod Steel Console Metal Grating 2 3 4 5 SCALE 1-100 @A3

less

process of assembly resulting in a

contractors to put together

Thermoset Resin

4 Advanced Architectural Visualisation

Unite the creatives with a magnitude of generations, by creating a space with public and private elements, its a source of connection, working and preserving a lifetime of skills