Architecture & Design Portfolio (Part II)

A PORTFOLIO COMPILED TO SHOWCASE THE WORK AND STUDY OF ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN .

PRODUCED BY SHAAN SINGH

A MASTER & BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

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NO CHURCH IN THE WILD

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YEAR 3: Proposed Final section

A SYNERGISTIC APPROACH FOR REIMAGINING THE HUMAN & NONHUMAN WORLD

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e garden spaces in a Japanese residence are as carefully considered as any other space within the home, this is due to the strong belief of nature as a key element, and Japanese love for "new life" indicative through the vibrant colours and sculpting of the garden landscape.

No Church in the wild >> A Brief introduction to undergraduate work at Leeds School of Architecture & Design.

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This studio focused on the symbiotic relationships with nature and the built environment. At the core of the research process and design, the project explores a synergistic approach for reimganing a human & nonhuman world.

The Valencia cathedral was the chosen site to propose this vision as it provided the perfect backdrop by centralising religion and nature. It provided us with a constant reminder of humanity at all levels.

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Japanese PineTree Tree

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Lilac Bush

Painting of Valencia Cathedral Entrance

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1:1 Technical Glulam & Steel Detail of proposed structure Barberry

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Roofing Typology Study A comparison in roofing styles for large residential houses in Tokyo and London

Roofing Typology Study A comparison in roofing styles for large residential houses in Tokyo and London

Garden Comparison study between UK and Japan

Through deep research of Valencia culture, religion and beliefs, the final concept attempted to bring together a vision where nature became the central focus

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The concept explores the notions of what religious spaces mean and have become in the contemporary world. After visiting and observing the site it was clear that the cathedral in all its beauty and glory, had become dominated by commercialisation and a representation of greed ignoring the true essence of its original purpose.

Hand drawn Elevation of Valencia Cathedral

For more on this project and undergraduate work please follow the link or scan QR Code below.>>

BA[Hons] Portfolio Scan QR Code for Undergraduate Portfolio

Final Street Elevation - Hand drawn and digitally composed in a ‘comic style’. https://issuu.com/shaansingh_/docs/portfolio_design_issuu_lr

Video - Studying Japanese culture through Animé

Phase 3 suggests through the use of metaphor the idea of a utopian relationship between nature and being. Whereby the manmade and natural reflect darkness and light respectively as in the final image from Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away.

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Overview >> An introduction to postgraduate work from MArch I + MArch II at Manchester School of Architecture. The following selected works show an insight into the various projects and tasks completed in order to fulfil the Masters of Architecture Qualification The selected projects include content from the following Modules:

MODULES INCLUDED: MArch I Atelier: Some Kind Of Nature (SKN) Professional Studies I (PSI) : Infra-Bloom Professional Studies II (PSII): Equal Field Topic: Architecture & Technics 10,000 Word Dissertation Research Paper MArch II Thesis Project Atelier: [AI] CPU Studio I - Research / Theoretical Framework Studio II - Computational Design Tool Studio III - Visualisation Methods

POSTGRADUATE WORK >>

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SKN_PSI: Final Visualisation of scheme extracted from project INFRA-BLOOM.

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Atelier Brief and Ethos: The atelier looks at the potential to create a new relationship between humans and nature and it is with this ethos that this project aims to provide a solution/ environment for this to occur. At the centre of the project we attempted to create a new relationship between the Weir Mills and the River Mersey, providing a state of balance within a community of organisms including humans and technology

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Massing Study - Assessing the existing massing and redevelopment of the existing weir mills and surrounding area.

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Part sectional diagram of proposed scheme showing the central Infra-Bloom in operation.

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The project was targeted towards two major concerns regarding the River Mersey. The existing ecology that are no longer found in the River and the constantly rising flood levels of River Mersey. In the approach we were taken by the idea of creating infra-blooms which would capture the overflowing water during flood and also provide a residence for the aquatic life that can slowly make their way back into the river once they have matured. The design evolved with providing an embankment on the edge of the river which would retain low levels of flooding and then spill rest of the water into the waterproofed Basement of the East Mill.

These are interconnected with other ponds on the site and thereby otters and other species would be able to freely move about the waters in and out of the site.

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Since environmental impact was a huge concern for us, we tried to deal with the issue of flooding, depleting ecological life and using more eco-friendly materials. By capturing the water, we can provide a solution to flood management but not to the source of flooding per se. By re-purposing an old mill building and using the materials from the mill and site to create a new material on site greatly reduces the carbon footprint of the building. CSEB is not only recyclable, it provides a high thermal insulation as well. We could not achieve everything on the sustainable outcomes goals but we tried to achieve the most that we could.

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Conceptual Section - This shows an early idea of creating a primary flood defence and how the water can be captured and stored with various flooding banks.

Visualisation - Proposed final render of internal courtyard with the main Infra-Bloom at the centre.

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SOME KIND OF NATURE [SKN] EQUAL FIELD

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SKN_PSII: Concept Collage showing the opening of the river Mersey along Stockport Town centre.

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Landscape - Ground floor level can become a nature buffer between the river and surrounding structures. Opportunities to create bridges which can help with connectivity of the site. Retained structures will be reconfigured and where desirable left untouched to maintain character and history of the site.

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The River Bank - Terracing down to the river by adding staircases/ramps. The existing Primark tower and stair core are also potential ways of adding another level of connectivity and accessibility to the River Mersey level.

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For this PS2 project in Some Kind of Nature, we move north east towards the centre of Stockport, to the Merseyway shopping precinct built in 1965 by Bernard Engle and Partners. Merseyway was built to honour a human-centred materialist experience, a temple to consumerism and ease. Shopping became an activity rather than a necessity and was seen as a day out. The pedestrianised route was built on a dual carriageway which had been built over the river Mersey, a feat of civil engineering, continuously bridging a river for half a kilometre to create a road.

Stair Core Tower River Level Bridge connection

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This Model shows the River Mersey opened up and the relationship with the chosen site.

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Connecting the site Currently the site is largely disconnected and lacks a clear connection. This diagram highlights the various ways we can connect through the site, increase Construction Sequence - showing a step by step process of the various interventions to the permeability, link the old town with the river and provide green corridors. siteWhere withthe thelight main emphasis on the opening ofwe the gets in is also a significant place of interestup which canRiver look Mersey. to draw inspiration from.

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The project aims to create a new way of living for both people and nature by using food as common language to restore the balance. Drawing inspiration from local initiatives such as where the light gets in and combing this with our atelier stand the project can revitalise a declining retail environment, the design will provide a new way to consume by growing food and highlighting the importance of sharing through community activities.

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The theoretical strategy involves the adaptation and reuse of the existing primark building, including the facade along great underbank street and multi-storey car park. The main function of the building is to provide a flexible and adaptable space for the local community to work, learn and exchange with nature. At the centre of the scheme is a large W Ithe D Eupper R C levels O N are N used E C for T the I Ogrowing N S open food hall and of crops using aerofarm and hydroponic technology, the roof and external terrace spaces will be used for traditional Proposed Masterplan & Pedestrian Routes growing beds and for wildlife. Bio-diversity is central to the scheme which is why a vast amount of the building has been allocated for growing food, by introducing this we hope to encourage as much native flora and fauna to create a strong and meaningful relationship between humans and non humans.

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Project Overview

SOME KIND OF NATURE [SKN] EQUAL FIELD

P R O P O S E DPROFESSIONAL S T R E E T E L E STUDIES V A T I O NII Front View - With Merseyway core tower

>> For this PS2 project in Some Kind of Nature, we move north east towards the centre of Stockport, to the Merseyway shopping precinct built in 1965 by Bernard Engle and Partners. Merseyway was built to honour a human-centred materialist experience, a temple to consumerism and ease. Shopping became an activity rather than a necessity and was seen as a day out. The pedestrianised route was built on a dual carriageway which had been built over the river Mersey, a feat of civil engineering, continuously bridging a river for half a kilometre to create a road.

Added green roof timber structure for vegetation growth.

Attached growing baskets to existing masonary facade.

Retained Core Tower with added green walls for growing vegetation

Primark Facade - Great Underbank St

The program revolves around reusing the existing building and carving it out to make voids to re-purpose it into a vertical farming space which hosts food festivals & activities.

Community Kitchen

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The front elevation shows the main entrance into the scheme. The doors into the building are retracteable and can be fully opened up to allow for increased permeability and openess.

Circulation space adjacent to the building

External multiform green space.

The kitchen is located externally to the community space. It is surrounded by a jungle of trees and column

Access through to Retained Core tower with Great Underbank added function of bird Street nesting at upper levels

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The great new swathe of commerce was named the Merseyway Shopping Centre after the river that is hidden below. Today the Merseyway has seen better years. Many of the shops have closed and footfall has reduced. The switch to online purchasing is creating holes in the fabric of many town centres. As shops close there is a need to reinvigorate and shift focus. What should a town centre be used for now?

Tectonic Theories:

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ARCHITECTURE & TECHNICS PROSTHETIC ARCHITECTURES

DISSERTATION

Abstract

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RESEARCH

Historically, we have always designed according to the Vitruvian man, Vitruvius described the human figure as being the principal source of proportion among the classical orders of

Prosthetic Architectures How does Prosthetic technology transform architectural thinking ?

architecture. If this is true, then current architecture has become out dated. Therefore, with the increased development and integration of two beings partly biological and mechanical, this will certainly transform our current perceptions of architecture and its design standards. However, our thinking in architecture has not been evolving in parallel to these developments in prosthetics which is evident in the inclusive design standards book that still portray a human body as a fully able human body.

The dissertation offers an analysis of prosthetic technologies that allows us to examine between humans and nonhuman. We demonstrate the need to analyse the ground as a platform of horizontal and vertical planes which is fundamental in our relations with the built environment.

Therefore, this sets up an interesting perspective to study prosthetic technologies , and opens up

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a new dialogue between technology and nature, and consequently science and spirituality, it also

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the human body connecting it to technical objects and urban landscapes, creating new relations

digresses into realms of philosophy, fiction, culture and politics.

The dissertation is a product of our group research topic architecture and technics refers to the technique in relation to technology that teaches architectural design by applying a technicity this is the exploration of technical thought in the process and application of solutions to technological issues within and outside of the built environment. In the course of this effort we A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Master of Architecture by The Manchester School of Architecture

have found ourselves in conflict with rather powerful presumptions about which areas of inquiry are deemed essential to its perpetuation as a field of study.

Manchester Metropolitan + University of Manchester May 2022

Prosthetic Architectures

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THESIS PROJECT

[URBAN] PROSTHETIC ENERGY THESIS STATEMENT

MArch II Manchester School Of Architecture

Energy generation is traditionally a linear process that is disconnected from the public realm. Whilst moving towards a more circular system, an integration between the built environment and energy generation can assist in offsetting consumption.

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Module Breakdown: Atelier: [AI] CPU

The domestic sector is the second largest contributing factor to energy output in the UK. Following evaluation of household CO2 consumption using urban metabolism, specifically in terms of embodied and operational carbon, it can be found that a zero carbon future city is not attainable using passive building methods alone.

Studio I - Research, Theoretical Understanding, Site Analysis Studio II - Computational Design Tool Studio III - Visualisation Methods

This thesis will explore whether it is possible to achieve carbon neutrality by integrating energy generating prosthetics into the fabric of the built environment

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Summary This thesis explored whether it is possible to achieve carbon neutrality by integrating energy generating prosthetics into the fabric of the built environment. This was achieved by developing hybrid prosthetic typologies derived from established building types. In order to balance liveability, cost and carbon with technological prosthetics, a multifactor analysis and optimisation approach was used in a computational tool that has been constructed over the year.

The primary outputs of the thesis project can be summarised as follows: Firstly, a computational tool was developed, utilising Grasshopper, Python, and Rhino. This advanced tool empowers controllers, including councils, developers, and architects, to design and construct zero-carbon urban blocks in the Eastern Gateway area.

Secondly, advanced game engine software, such as Unreal Engine, was utilised to create architectural atmosphere visualisations of the Prosthetic vision. These visualisations were enhanced with overlays of information, including carbon offsetting figures and depictions of how residents can interact with the Prosthetic Energy devices integrated into the urban environment.

Thirdly, two user interface products were created, seamlessly communicating through an Application Programming Interface (API). The first application, powered by Unity, enables controllers to effortlessly create, compare, and iterate on proposals for prosthetic urban blocks, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding the selection of productive block proposals. The second application serves as a personalised hub for residents, providing convenient access to a wide range of available prosthetic capabilities. This user interface is written using Swift programming language and is readily accessible through the app store for easy installation and use.

Overall, these outputs exemplify the successful integration of cutting-edge energy-generating technology, advanced visualisation techniques, and user-friendly interfaces. The results greatly support the vision of achieving zero-carbon urban development while actively engaging both controllers and residents in the process.

Energy Prosthetics Patents

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>> A computational script has been designed for each prosthetic energy generating device. The script can be implemented into any building typology by selecting the area that is available for solar prosthetics.

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The script enables us to not only model the geometry of the devices but to also calculate the total embodied carbon per kWp and is an additional output of the computational tool.

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The following drawings are generated through Grasshopper & Rhino and presented in a patent style drawing technique showcasing the construction and components of each energy generation device.

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Building integrated Kinetic Energy - The tool is able to calculate the volume of energy generation per square meter. The results are based on the average weight of a pedestrian and footfall which can be estimated based on observations or statistics from existing products.

Building integrated solar facade - Modular cladding is attached via interlocking channel system that allows for upgrades following future solar technological advancements

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Prosthetic Typologies >> A computational script has been designed for each prosthetic Typology. It can be implemented into any building typology and each one has a unique design principle for how they attach to the various building elements.

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This shows how prosthetics can be integrated into the building typologies that were constructed computationally as an atelier during Studio 1.

Once again, each prosthetic typology has its own computational script that has been designed with parametric variables that can alter numerous elements of the typologies and the prosthetics integrated within them.

This drawing depicts the considerations in the placement of prosthetics for the Detached typology and shows how it is integrated in a street.

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This drawing depicts the considerations in the placement of prosthetics for the Double High Rise typology and shows how it is integrated.

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Exploded isometric diagram showing the Integration of Energy Generating Prosthetics in to a Mid-rise perimeter dwelling.

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Indicating the process taken by the urban computational tool

>> This tool is fully functional and able to generate urban blocks throughout the Eastern Gateway. One of our atelier aims was to create a fully functional computational tool that is able to generate urban blocks throughout the Easter Gateway. The computational process is complex and has to be split up into four individual stages. During the optimisation stage (4), the controller can select what performance criteria they intend to maximise and the prosthetic script will run iterations repeatedly until the choice is optimised. If unsuccessful, feedback loops to previous stages allow for the outcome to be adapted. However, this tool not only provides carbon neutrality by integrating energy generating prosthetics into the fabric of the built environment, it also tests how the implementation of the energy generation devices affects the liveability, cost and revenue for residents and associated stakeholders. The final unified computational tool is capable of generating the calculations which include both site clearance Embodied Carbon and prosthetic embodied carbon.

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Liveability Carbon Cost Revenue Total CO2 Offset Number of Units Offset Years to Offset Embodied CO2

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Select Infrastructure to Retain

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Run Generative Optimisation Prosthetics Tool Optimum Controller Output?

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A Prosthetic Urban Computational Tool >> This tool is fully functional and able to generate urban blocks throughout the Eastern Gateway.

However, this tool not only provides carbon neutrality by integrating energy generating prosthetics into the fabric of the built environment, it also tests how the implementation of the energy generation devices affects the liveability, cost and revenue for residents and associated stakeholders.

Informed by theory, each stage follows a careful methodology that has been constructed over the course of S1 and S2 to create a zero carbon city.

[Urban] Prosthetic Energy Computational Tool Animation Link:

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Stage 3: Maximum Prosthetic Capability Embodied and operational carbon calculations

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The following diagrams demonstrate the tool through each stage of the process

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Maximum prosthetic energy generation calculations

Stage 4: Optimisation Assign criteria preference

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Optimum controller output satisfied?

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THESIS

A Prosthetic Urban Computational Tool TOTAL AREA

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>> This shows the computational tool at its maximum capability. The tool that the Prosthetic Team developed throughout the thesis, is capable of producing results in an attempt to generate functional zero-carbon urban blocks.

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For example, a potential scenario would be: “To design a new urban block to the north of the Etihad Stadium. The new block should provide a productive mix of uses with an emphasis on residential and green space. Due to the nature of the plot, we are looking to test all building heights to find a proposal that is well-rounded. We would love for this to be a new district that can enhance the area surrounding the Etihad and proposed Coop Arena.”

Carbon Data and Statistics 47,800,000 kgCO2 Total embodied carbon

1,612,800 kgCO2 Embodied carbon from site clearance

4,070,000 kgCO2 Embodied carbon in prosthetics

1,720,000 kgCO2 Offset per year

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MCC have chosen this site as it falls within the Development Zone identified in the Eastlands Regeneration Framework (2019). Furthermore, the Prosthetic Team have identified this site to be within a Prosthetic Development Zone.

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Iteration 3 ( Chosen Iteration )

The following set of diagrams are a result of the many iterations generated through the computational tool. It also gives the chosen design option a score based on comparable factors such as carbon, liveability, cost and revenue along with carbon data and statistics

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PROSTHETIC VISION

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[Urban] Prosthetic Energy Visualisation

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Visualisation Methods The Prosthetic Vision

>> The final part of the thesis focused on the ability to visualise the output of the computational tool into a practical design.

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THE PROSTHETIC VISION

'The Urban'

These visuals utilise the advanced game engine software to create architectural atmospheric visualisations of the Prosthetic vision. These visualisations are augmented by overlays of information, including carbon offsetting figures and depictions of how residents can interact with the Prosthetic Energy devices integrated into the urban realm.

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This visual shows what a future prosthetic urban realm could look like with hybridised typologies, augmented streetscapes and energy generation devices woven into the urban fabric.

Prosthetic Vision - The Urban Realm The Prosthetic Vision

Solar Roof Terrace Places that have been augmented by prosthetic devices such as solar trees to create community hubs Power Source: Solar Tracking Roof 39kgCO2 saved per m2

Prosthetic Point Block Typology

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'The Urban'

Residential Building

Solar Park Areas that have been augmented by prosthetic devices such as solar trees to create green community hubs.

Office Building

Power Source: 3 x Solar Trees 420kgCO2 saved per year

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E-Scooter Dock Double use hub for both owned and rentable electric scooters.

Power Source: Adjacent Solar Park 6700kgCO2 saved per scooter (15000 miles)

Information Board Interactive prosthetic application available throughout each urban block.

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Power Source: Adjacent VAWTLP 5230kgCO2 saved per year per turbine

Prosthetic Vision - Digital lens

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Visualisation Methods The Prosthetic Vision

>> The final part of the thesis focused on the ability to visualise the output of the computational tool into a practical design.

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THE PROSTHETIC VISION

'The Street'

These visuals utilise the advanced game engine software to create architectural atmospheric visualisations of the Prosthetic vision. These visualisations are augmented by overlays of information, including carbon offsetting figures and depictions of how residents can interact with the Prosthetic Energy devices integrated into the urban realm.

PORTFOLIO

This visual shows what a future prosthetic city street could look like with hybridised typologies, augmented streetscapes and energy generation devices woven into the urban fabric.

Prosthetic Vision - The street Prosthetic Point Block Typology

12 Storeys

The Prosthetic Vision 'The Street'

Prosthetic Office Typology

7 Storeys E-Scooter

Solar Park

Double use hub for both owned and rentable electric scooters.

Areas that have been augmented by prosthetic devices such as solar trees to create green community hubs.

Power Source: Adjacent Solar Park 6700kgCO2 saved per scooter (15000 miles)

Powered by

Vehicle Charging Allocated charging points for all residents and visitors to replenish electric vehicles.

Power Source: 2 x VAWT 10,460kgCO2 saved per year

Device Docking A place for the public to use and charge personal devices within the urban realm.

Power Source: VAWTLP 5230kgCO2 saved per year

Personal Bicycle Hub Docking station for people to recharge their electric bicycles.

Power Source: Adjacent Solar Park 6700kgCO2 saved per bike (15000 miles)

Prosthetic Vision - Digital lens

Power Source: 38 x Solar Trees 5320kgCO2 saved per year

Information Board Interactive prosthetic application available throughout each urban block.

Power Source: Adjacent Solar Park

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THESIS

CPU[AI] S1 [URBAN] PROSTHETIC ENERGY

Prosthetic “Pitch Deck” [Urban] Prosthetic Energy

>> The final output and product of the [Urban] Prosthetic Energy project consists of two user interface products that communicate through an Application Programming Interface (API). The first instrument, powered by Unity, empowers developers to create functional zero-carbon urban blocks and compare different iterations within the computational tool before they submit them for public consultation.

[Urban] Prosthetic Energy For Video Demonstrating the functionality of the resident application scan QR Code

Welcome Prosthetic Energy Developer To your personal development application

Two UI Products

User Interface (Residents)

The aim of this user interface is to make the vast amounts of data and geometry collected during the iteration process to be digestible within one console. Here, the controller can view all aspects of each individual iteration, gain an understanding about the statistical readouts, compare outputs and pilot three dimensional model’s of each proposal.

Within each proposed development, data uploaded onto the API from the controller application will be displayed within the resident interface. The detailed set of information and imagery will be relevant to the proposal at its specific planning stage and will give residents an insight into the project. This will also include a detailed breakdown of the carbon offsetting results and optimisation scores.

PORTFOLIO

The second interface, powered by Swift, is designed for residents and provides them with a personal energy application. This app consolidates all the features of Prosthetic Energy into a single platform. Residents can access information about nearby augmentation locations, engage in direct communication with councils, developers, and other residents through virtual public consultation, thereby streamlining the planning process.

Additionally, the application offers personalised energy-saving data and the convenience of installing or upgrading energy generating prosthetic devices directly through the app.

Two UI Products

Centralised Project Instrument (Controller)

SHAAN SINGH

UI / SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

The [Urban] Prosthetic Energy Resident App Demo

Please follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oosZNuOEqoM&t=23s

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Professional Experience: Practice BENOY: 2019 - 2021 ORME ARCHITECTS: 2022 - CURRENT 4 years of professional experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE>>

BENOY BHARAIN, EMONIKA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Part I - BENOY Project Details:

SHAAN SINGH

MIXED-USE RETAIL

Competition entry to design a large, mixed-use development in Slovenia, aiming to provide a new destination for the city of Ljubljana, and provide better connections between the main train station and the old city.

Tasks: The tasks where completed as apart of a larger team and presented to the clients with two different design options.

I was heavily involved in the design process of option 1 and creating diagrams and final visualisations to illustrate the proposed Benoy development.

Option 1 - Level 01

Level 01 General Arrangement Plan.

Project_ Emonika Mixed-Use Retail Final render

External Visual of Business Entrance ISSUU Page 68.

PORTFOLIO

Internal Visual of Food Market 2021

Project_ EmonikaIMixed-Use Retail Final render Final visualisations used in the final document. was tasked with designing a contemporary food destination offering market/street food, new perimeter outlets and a food emporium.

ISSUU

PORTFOLIO

PORTFOLIO

General Arrangement section: A sample of a long section through the design showing the various connections and levels in relation to the train network below.

Snapshot of Massing sequence

For each option I was tasked with creating a massing sequence which showcased the form and the various programmes of the option.

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BENOY LONDON, ORPINGTON

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Part I - BENOY

Concept diagrams for the scheme illustrating

8.9developed ideas of the arrangement of retail,

Project Details:

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A M E N I T Y C O N C E P T C O N F I G U R AT I O N S

The proposed scheme comprises an outline with detailed planning application for:

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RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

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Large mixed-use scheme based in London, Orpington.

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23 Story High Rise residential tower with associated amenities.

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Public access to cycle storage facilities

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Level dedicated to fitness & leisure.

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Residents’ private meeting rooms with views over residents’ gardens.

The Podium

3.2 L O C A L S I T E A N A LY S I S All dimensions to be verified on site. Do not scale this drawing. All discrepancies to be clarified with project Architect.

This drawing is the property of Benoy Architects and is issued on the condition it is not reproduced, retained or disclosed to any unauthorised person, either wholly or in part without written consent of Benoy Ltd. Ordnance Survey material is used with the permission of The Controller of HMSO, Crown copyright AR 159670.

ISSUU

PORTFOLIO

ISSUU

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The CDM hazard management procedures for the Benoy aspects of the design of this project are to be found on the "Benoy - Designer's Hazard Identification and Management Sheet" and/or drawings. The full project design teams comprehensive set of hazard management procedures are available from the PRINCIPLE DESIGNER/Safety Coordinator appointed for the project.

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70.5 m²

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76.2 m²

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66.3 m²

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76.6 m²

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98.3 m²

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51.0 m²

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This diagram describes the connections and integration of pedestrian movement along Orpington’s High Street and adjacent public realm.

The main High Street offers ample connections to the

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Observations

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Outline Parameter Package - Producing GA plans, outline elevations & sections, parameter plans

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65.8 m²

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Bin Store

ARELI REAL ESTATE

F5

103.6 m²

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www.benoy.com

Client

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81.8 m²

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77.2 m²

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Project

ORPINGTON SHOPPING MALL HIGH ST ORPINGTON BR6 0TW

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Space Syntax - Integration of pedestrian movement

PLANNING

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Least efficient.

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D E S I G N S T R AT E G Y

routes

G R E E N S PA C E A M E N I T Y

Podium Terrace Opportunity for podium garden and growing.

Opportunity for rainwater collection.

Green Roof Shared Terrace Private Terrace

Penthouse terraces

Opportunity for south facing balconies.

Residential terraces

Kids play areas and pocket park.

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Concept Design Package - Site analysis including research of various documents on Bromley planning site. Space syntax studies to analyse key routes and pedestrian movement.

Variety of diagrams to explain massing & height, green spaces, programme and use. Final visualisations and site masterplan drawings.

Retail and F&B.

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PORTFOLIO

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Project_ Orpington, London, UK. Mixed -Use Residential Schme.

Tasks: I was heavily involved in the project spending over 12 months working through RIBA stages 0-4. I was able to see the project develop from preparation and brief to full concept design and spatial/ technical coordination. Some of the tasks included and shown are:

Residential.

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Car park access

S PA C E S Y N TA X - I N T E G R AT I O N O F P E D E S T R I A N M O V E M E N T

Site plan render

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6 Residential Blocks with a typology mix comprising of Buy To Rent / Private Rented Sector, Co-Living, Market Facing & Senior Living.

Delivery access

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Sketch Visual

Sketch Visual

Green roof diagram

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NOTTINGHAM, NORTON ST

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Part II - The Student Lodge Developments Work completed as a part II Architectural Assistant for The Student Lodge Developments.

SHAAN SINGH

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

Project Details: The proposed scheme comprises a full planning application for:

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586 student bedrooms within 116 student apartments within a number of different bed configurations.

Communal Amenity/Ancillary Spaces External Landscaping

Student Meeting Plaza

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The Hub

Service Access

Main Access

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3D massing diagram showing the various entrance points, sun path and key features of the scheme

The Green Heart - Visualisation produced for the design and access statement document .

PORTFOLIO

The buildings proposed will redevelop a socially historical site in Nottingham, being the former original site of John Player & Sons. The buildings would promote active frontages regenerating a former industrial site that currently offers little to the surroundings.

The proposals include the creation of a green heart for the entire surrounding campus estate.

In preparation of the planning application I was responsible for the design and access statement along with visualisations, design code diagrams and master plan drawings. I was also tasked with the modelling of the buildings, facade treatment, room layouts and interior design.

The work shown is a selection of images from the design and access statement produced as apart of the full planning application.

The Green Heart - Visualisation render

Main Entrance - Visualisation render

1 Bed 1 Person Room layout diagram

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Line Of Opposite roofscape

RADFORD HOUSE RADFORD HOUSE RADFORD HOUSE

ADAM & BURTON HOUSE ADAMS HOUSE ADAMS HOUSE

CARLTON HOUSE BURTON HOUSE

NEW BROOK COURT BROOK CT

BURTON HOUSE

BROOK CT

NEW BROOK HOUSE NBH NBH

Elevation Study - Existing site elevation showing the range of building styles, scale and urban fabric.

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LINKS TO:

MSA DIGITAL EXHIBITION: THESIS https://www.msa.ac.uk/2023/profile/shaan-singh/

[Urban] Prosthetic Energy https://www.youtube.com/@UrbanProstheticEnergy

Scan QR For Video Demonstrating the functionality of the Urban computational tool, & User Application

The [Urban] Prosthetic Energy Team is currently developing a web based application and computational tool for designers and developers.

Prosthetic Architectures

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