LIVING
Life can be described as a language as every word has meaning. Some are defined by dictionaries and others only can be understood through life experience. The truth is, not all words were created to be equal, humanity influenced, shaped and twisted this reality and an unequal world developed.
‘A journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, research, or war.’
THE EXPEDITION
“The real work of an expedition begins when you return”
-Louis Arner Boyd
introduction pg5
brief site information
verse pg15
camden article racial disparity race article the windrush generation architectural theories music editing precedents
verse 2 pg34 camden mapping windrush mapping mapping manipulation
The Score introduction
chorus pg56 the form
verse 3 pg66 further site research construction structure environmental atmosphere & experience materiality bridge pg102 detailing outro pg113 hybrids renders
The instrumental, the section that opens and introduces the movement. This allows for the project to be established and to pave the foundations for The Expedition.
thebrief
The Expedition
Life was designed to be equal, loving and accepting but overtime humanities minds were corrupted, broken and twisted, leaving behind an unequal world.
Now we are left with the consequences, one of these being social injustice…
But what about Social justice?
This is the justice of distributing wealth, opportunities and privileges within a society.
But is this distribution executed in an equal manner?
There are more people that are victims of social injustice every single day than benefices of social justice outcomes, actions like hate crime, ageism, poverty and racial disparity are just some examples that are many people’s daily reality.
This makes one question if the umbrella term of social justice is still relevant in modern-day society or has the corruption of people’s minds advanced this-worldly term?
Camden. Many know Camden as a diverse multicultural town, but what it is lacking is further diversity within its population. Statistics show that London has the highest black population in the UK; 97% of the Black British population lives in Greater London, however despite
Camden being a multicultural town the BAME community only makes up 34% of its population. Within this there is a low black population.
In 1948, the change began. The Empire Windrush, a post war ship, embarked upon a journey that unknowingly would change Englands future. Although the ship brought people that wanted to help rebuild England after the war their arrival party wasn’t welcomed by many. The Caribbean was coming to England, passengers were expecting streets of gold, endless opportunities to work and better their lives but it wasn’t all that they first thought.
The Expedition aims to explore if their is any racial disparity within Camden and if so to create a sweet spot location. This location is to represent the journey taken by the black community during the mid 1900s, they were the minority crying out for help and support, but they didn’t always receive it, therefore I want to create a building that would have been ideal for them as a lifeline and refuge during this time and into modern day.
The Expedition will research and manipulate the route taken by the ship and the aim is to develop this into a mapped space that is a direct representation of the experience felt by those who first arrived to the UK. The aim is to understand why their reality did not match up to initial their expectations.
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construction, structure + environmental
initial design concept drawings 77
crane location storage access
Construction process drawings, demostrating the shape of the form work and how the form mirrors the shape of the panels. Further development about how this can be constructred found that a good
way to attach the form work to the base platform is to pour 300mm of concrete around the edge of the building , with the steel form in place to provide a stronger structure to hold the weight of the panels.
KENTISH TOWN ROAD CAMDENROAD
GREENLANDROAD HAWLEYCRESCENT BUCK STREET GREENLANDROAD CAMDEN HIGH
CAMDEN
STREET
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Envelope system is a style that would incorporate the space frame rod structure but in a net style, the diagrams show how the structure would look in a 3D form as well as how it would look in the 2D
plan form. The frame work in this structure is now exposed therefore there will be cladding on the inner and outer skin of the building. The structure framing is demonstrated on the next diagram.
As there are glass panelled windows within this structure 2 styles that could be used for construction were researched. 1 being where the support has arms that support the glass and the other is that the support is within the panels. These 2 methods would be ideal for this project as there is a reliance on natural lighting for certain areas of the building.
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panel position placement
modular position placement
below
72m crane 72m crane +36m extension framework
the crane
scale 1:600
modular units
The modulars are prefabricated self contained units. These can arrive to site in a usable form, furniture and other items can be added to them when on site. These are ideal for The Expedition as they are self sufficient, and the skin that covers the entirety of the building is only there as an overhead structure, therefore these units need to be able to control their internal environment seperately from the external facade.
8.8m
optional boards insulation insulation floor joist ceiling joist scale 1:20 board screed optional board gap boards
scale 1:50 84 85
scale 1:750 scale 1:750
EAST Elevation
EAST Section scale 1:500 86 87
WEST Elevation
corten steel panels corten steel panels in section glass metal support rod metal support arms modular unit concrete footing bolting insulation drainage concrete slab Scale 1-250 Scale 1-50 88 89
symbolising the beginning of the journey having ro fit into a box, conditions on the ship The corridors: representing the length and continuos journey many had to make even when they came to the UK
Entrance: Small, tight space,
tardis effect, the people were opened up to a massive world of opportunities, but still to an extent felt caged The columns: a space for people to flect, find shelter and to represent the caged feeling many felt as if they were inprisoned Reflection: a space in a small corner, reflecting the way society sees the windrush generation, as if it should be hidden ATMOSPHERE
The end: many faced ontinual battles, this bridge is a symbol of the next step taking people into the residential area for a new star t
Atrium:
EXPERIENCE
This diagram shows the multiple different ways that the building copes with any potential environmental issues. As the modulars are self contained those are the only aspects of the building that are temperature controlled. The remainder of the building is reliant on the sun and artificial generators for heating and ventilation. Artificial lighting is used and is attached to the wall panelling and the underpass of the corridors.
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Technology reflection...
As The Expedition’s structure and design are complex, different technology avenues were explored including materials, structural features and construction strategies, therefore this exploration has been shown.
After exploring these, the following are those that would be put forward if The Expedition was to be built... This being that the doublesided corten steel panels would be supported by a space frame structure, these would be prefabricated and attached on site in sections. This is instead of using the rod beam structure as it would also allow for further structural support to other features within the space including the panelled windows. The framework is attached to the foundations of the building by a 300mm retaining wall that is built around the building. This wall is just there for structural support as it is covered by the panels.
As all of the modular units are self-contained therefore the ventilation and heating are internally controlled.
The space is designed in a way that the space is versatile, meaning that it is adaptable for different activities, the panelling and the design of the corridors allow for this to happen.
The overall construction of the building is achieved by manipulation of mapping. In simple form to make the floor plans one of the manipulated ship route maps were used and placed on the site, this formed the base shape of the building and the direction and circulation through the building, the corridors also follow this route through the building and onto the bridge.
materiality
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The skin of The Expedition is made up of corten steel panels, these panels are attached to either a space frame or a rod formwork. The formwork is to be hidden between the panels therefore panels are on both sides of the formwork. The diagram below shows the ageing of these panels over time. This material was chosen
as it was the best material to describe the journey taken by the Windrush generation, as the newer the material the more positive people were feeling but over time people’s opinions were more negative and the expectations were not the same as the reality.
Modular Units
screed cladding
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100mm insulation 100mm insulation 25mm plasterboard floor & ceiling joists floor board 100mm insulation internal furniture this is the mini supermarket shelves plywood boards
Figure
The Bridge The Corridors
steel handle bars pre-cast concrete lighting around the inside of the interior beams concrete floor - precast panels - crane lifted into place - supported by precast concrete beams
balistrade - precast panels -made using a mould and is directly connected to the stairs and the concrete floor.
concrete
artificial lighting
scale 1-50
- lighting strips - motion sensored
steel frame
This building is located adjacent to the cultural centre it is to be re-purposed to become the learning facility. As the interior is being re designed to the theme of the project it was also necessary to develop the external facade of this building. As the skin structure is shaped over this pre-existing space a simple style was chosen for the facade, this being recycled wooden slats. The skin pertrudes over this space, inspiration for this was taken from the parasitic precedents previously studied.
Recycled Wooden slats
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Glass Panels Pre-cast Concrete
The section that adds variety and brings something new in the form of detail and planning. This provides strength and detail to the conceptual stage and brings the space to life.
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Scale
bridge
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Scale 1:200
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Ground Floor Culture Centre
1. Entrance
Reception
Drop off charity point
Storage space
Exhibition space
Mini supermarket
Barbers/hairdressers
Mini coffee shop
Seating area
Storage
Reflection space
Scale 1:200 N
1. Corridor 1 2. Storage 3. Cafe 4. Library 5. Toilets 6. Study space 7. Prayer room 8. Conference Room 9. Community Garden 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 106 107
1st Floor Culture Centre
Scale 1:200 40m 54m N 1st
1. Entrance 2. Reception 3.
4. Chill
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Floor Learning Centre
Back office
out space
Teaching Room
Room
Toilets
Theatre
Seating
2nd Floor Learning Centre
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1. Chillout Space 2. Teaching room 3. Webinar room
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Toilets
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Lecture Theatre
Help desk
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Plant room
Scale 1:200 outro The final outcome..
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The Bridge
Exterior Renders Entrance Render
Reflection Render
Necessaties Render
Continuous Corridors Renders
Bridge Renders
Materials Render
Let’s be the change by educating ourselves and others on our history, The Expedition is just one example of how one piece of history can form into a direct architectural representation of the past.
Thank you ...
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