CW2- Islington Mill by W.alradhi

RECREATING THE CITY / TASK 2

ISLINGTON MILL

PART 1: SURVEY

sketched by author

Name: Walla Alradhi ID no: @00539313

SURVY REPORT

CONTENTS

Introduction

Main Report

Summary of recommendations

SURVEY REPORT OF ISLINGTON MILL: 5TH & 6TH FLOORS

For around 20 years the Mill has been used as an artist studio. This report has been taken as a result of the visual inspection that was carried out from the entire exterior building and internally on the 5th and 6th floor. The report was taken on : 10-11-2021

Fig. 1: enclosing a courtyard

1.1 NAME OF THE PROFESSIONAL ADVISER UNDERTAKEN THE SURVEY & QUALIFICATIONS: This summary condition survey has been taken on Islington Mill located on James Street, in Ordsall, Salford. The inspection of the fieldwork at the scaffolding took a place once on the 10th of November 2021, however, the weather condition was fine and gloomy. We’ve been introduced to the methods of the survey by the professional conservation architect Bernadette Bone who’s an expert on historic buildings and conservation areas. (Brickwork , 2018). The purpose of this survey is to show the study of Islington Mill exterior and interior fabric conditions specifically on the 5th and 6th floor of the building.

1.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING:

originally the building consists of 6 stories, within semicircular windows individually on the 12 bays. However, the original internal engine, chimney tower, and stairs are located on the west of the building. (Historic England, 2016).

1.2 SCHEDULE OF THE BUILDING AND AN OUTLINE OF HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE: In 1823 Islington Mill was constructed as the first phase, later mill complex expanded to the form of a group of buildings which could be seen today as the main Spinning mill, external boiler house and engine house, warehouse range and a second mill, office, and stabling, lastly enclosing a courtyard located on the back of the site(fig 1). The Mill building is part of the historical importance which Originally been built for cotton spinning in 1823 by the architect David Bellhouse. Is currently a listed Buildings and Conservation Areas which comes under Grade II in listed buildings. Hence, it particularly focuses on the importance of the special interest of the building. (Historic England, 2016).

Fig. 2: main entrance view of the building

1.4 DATE OF CONSTRUCTION THE BUILDING TOOK SEVERAL PHASES ON THE CONSTRUCTION WHICH ARE: 1- Phase one: the original fireproof mill building was constructed in 1823 2- Phase two: the engine house and the original boiler located on the west corner was constructed in the 1850s 3- Phase three: both south-eastern range and exterior ranges to boiler/ engine house was constructed in the 1890s 4- phase four: the new Extention of the southern range including the lift, privy tower to the original mill building, stairs, and lift was constructed in 1922 5- phase five: in 1928 the stairs tower was built to the original mill building 6- phase six: single story infill been added between the eastern and southeastern range in the 1960s 1

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Fig. 3: site phasing diagram

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(Historic England, 2017) (Hartwell, Hyde, M., & Pevsner, N. 2004).

1.5 DESCRIPTION ON THE MATERIALS:

1.7 SUMMARY OF EXISTING CONDITION:

In terms of the materials Islington Mill cladding is brick with state roof, the internal structure is fireproof with cast iron columns supporting the sloping brick arches. Original building structure is timber embraced single central row of columns and queen-post roof. (Historic England, 2017).

The scaffolding from the exterior of the building, from a far distance of the building, was covering the entire elevation views of the building however when we got up the scaffolding the close-up view of the building elevations and the exterior materials appeared more clearly. Moreover, throughout the observation, it appeared that each element has been categorized differently in terms of the condition. Which will be explained later, in the main report. However, as the focus of this report is on the 5th and the 6th floor these both areas have been through serious water ingress damages also the timber structure of the roof has collapsed which comes under very poor, vulnerable, and deteriorating condition. Hence it caused a failure to the original historic building fabric. Moreover, these building structure issues have been fixed by installing new fabrics and adding new steel structure support also, it's been reviewed by the building maintenance which has repaired the building system damages.

REFERENCE TO ANY INACCESSIBLE PARTS OF THE BUILDING: We were able to access the entire main Mill building however, access to the internal roof was not possible due to the working process on the staircase but there were some limited views of part of the internal structure roof from the fifth floor.

1.6 CATEGORIES FOR PRIORITIES OF WORK: A: Urgent works requiring immediate attention. B: Requires attention within 12 months C: Requires attention within 18-24 months D: Requires attention within the quinquennial period (i.e. next 5 years) E: A desirable improvement with no timescale M: Routing items of maintenance Fig. 4: Scaffolding view of the building.

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2.0-MAIN REPORT

GENERAL PHOTOS Fig. 8

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Fig5: View of James St Islington Mill vehicle entrance Fig6: View of the Courtyard area Fig7: view of the scaffolding Fig8: View of the east gable end and north facing James St elevation. Fig9: View of south and west elevation Fig10: View of north scaffolding Fig11: View of the stair tower Fig12: View of the west gable end Fig13: View of James ST Elevation

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(Photos 5,6,7,10 taken by author) (Photos 8,9,11,12 retrieved from google earth, 2021)

2.1 ROOF COVERING Element: Exterior Mill building pitch roof located on the south elevation.

Main Report EXTERIOR WORK SYSTEMATICALLY AROUND THE BUILDING

Description: The main roof of the Mill cladding is constructed with gray slate tiles. However, the slates are slipped in a few locations, which few pieces need to be added. Condition: The current roof condition comes under good condition, however, before it has been replaced it was in a poor condition, due to the water ingress that caused damages inside of the building. Repair needs: The roof has been re-replaced including re-assessment of the water ingress and drainage which was assisted by a construction Engineers.

(view of the roof pitch from the 6th floor)

2.2 EXTERIOR CLADDING WALLS

2.3 WINDOWS & DOORS

Element: Mill building east, west, and south exterior wall elevations.

Element: Mill building north exterior windows.

Description: The exterior walls used are Brickwork with stone cills. Condition: the general condition of the whole elevations is in a fair condition but some of the bricks been damaged and need to be replaced, however, on the high level of the building vegetation growth can be seen clearly which needs to be removed.

Description: Almost all the windows of the Mill has been replaced in the 20th century into white timber framed double glazed modern windows with better thermal qualities. However, the inspector mentioned that some of the windows on the upper steel frame of the window have been damaged, and the structural engineer needs to have a look at it. Condition: Mostly all of the windows are in a good condition with no significant repairs needed.

Repair needs: On the drainage areas and some parts of the high-rise walls, the brick must be reviewed in case if it needs to be fabric repaired to the brick and stone coping.

Repair needs: some of the exterior frames needs to be fixed and repainted.

(1- view of the east elevation, old brick. 2- View of the west elevation showing the new stone coping. 3- View of the 6th level walls clearly shows the vegetation growth. View of the 6th-floor chimney.)

(view of the exterior windows and door located on the 5th floor North elevation.)

2.4 INTERIOR ROOF Element: Main mill internal roof located on the 6th floor. Description: the roof counts as a historic queen roof truss. The roof is constructed by timber which is supported by the central span visible from the center of the roof shown in the below images.

INTERIOR WORK FROM 5TH & 6TH FLOOR

Condition: the condition of the old internal roof of the 6th floor comes under poor condition due to the detailing junctions that allowed water ingress inside of the building however, the current roof is in a good condition with no significant repairs needed. Repair needs: the full roof has been repaired also dampproof membrane has been installed which also included insulation.

(1- the timber support. 2- spots on the roof showing the detailing junction that was caused by the water ingress. 3- the new steel support)

2.5 INTERIOR FLOORS

2.6 INTERIOR WALLS

Element: Main mill flooring of the 5th floor.

Element: Main Mill internal wall at 5th and 6th floor.

Description: the floor is constructed by massive timber spanning floorboard, However, it's not the only floor finish but also the structural elements of the floor. which are beams, joists, and then floorboards. however, on the 5th floor, the floor finish is concealed with play finish. In some areas, there are some major damages which need to be replaced.

Description: the walls are masonry walls painted. Condition: there is some cracking visible on the wall on the 6th floor. However, the paint on the walls is damaged which comes under poor condition. Repair needs: the wall structure finishes needs to be repaired.

Condition: Many floorboards were in very poor condition, and some areas were at risk of collapse but it has been removed and replaced. Repair needs: according to the inspector the floor has been reviewed by a structural engineer which some historic timber floors have been removed and repaired and then painted.

(tile floor at the 5th floor damages.)

(interior wall damages on the 5th floor) (tile floor at the 6th timber damages.)

(interior wall damages on the 5th-floor staircase.)

2.7 TIMBER BOARDED Element: Main Mill internal timber boarded wall at 5th and 6th floor. Description: detailing of the timber species. Condition: poor condition timber survey required. Repair needs: some timber areas should be removed and go through a timber condition survey.

2.8 INTERIOR STAIRCASE WALLS Element: Main Mill internal staircase wall located on 5th floor. Description: solid brick painted walls. Condition: the general condition of the whole wall is in fair condition. due to the damages from the water ingress. Repair needs: some masonry needs to be repaired and repainted.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS

The timetable summarizes the main report recommendations.

Item Ref A: Urgent Works Requiring Immediate Attention

2.2/2.6/2.8 Monitoring of structural movement to walls (immediate & ongoing) Monitoring of roof condition (immediate & 2.1/2.4 ongoing). B: requires attention within 12 months 2.2/2.8 Drainage works. 2.3 Appraisal of existing services and future needs C: Requires attention within 18-24 months 2.5/2.8/2.3 Repointing to areas of open joints/ stitching of cracks Repair works to windows/ doors D: Requires attention within the next 5 years n/a

RECREATING THE CITY / TASK 2

ISLINGTON MILL

5TH FLOOR

6TH FLOOR

sketched by author

PART 2: DESIGN SOLUTION

DESIGN SOLUTION

CONTENTS DESIGN SOLUTION OF ISLINGTON MILL: 5TH & 6TH FLOORS

The historical Islington Mill heritage building is the only listed cotton Mill in the city of Salford This extraordinary legacy from the Industrial Revolution is now managed creativity to represent a creative cultural hub in the neighborhood.

Clients & Brief

Design developments

final technical drawings and renders

Fig. 1: internal 5th-floor space (photo taken by author)

BRIEF The brief requirement is to produce a creative design solution for the upper floors of Islington Mill. By responding to the heritage values of the original building. CLIENTS The client's requirement of the upper floor is to be designed to accommodate the flowing: Open art studio for workshops. Communal area. Aesthetical Design aspects by keeping the design unfinished and roughly similar to the original building. double-height spaces. sketched by author

FIFTH FLOOR SPACE

GENERAL PHOTOS

Fig. 2: internal 5th-floor space (photo taken by author)

5TH FLOOR SPACES

PRECEDENTS the focus on this floor is to provide modern gallery space, communal area, and workshop area. by considering the top two floors as a single level. the expressed queen truss with the generous floor to ceiling height will allow a different feel into the space. however, images showing the interior elements I want to consider inside of each space by having open spaces but also some separation and easy connection.

6TH FLOOR PACE

PRECEDENTS The 6th-floor area is limited due to the historic queen roof truss. The roof is constructed by timber which is supported by the columns visible from the center of the 5th-floor area. The focus, in this case, is to understand the truss structure and what to include in this limited space. as a heritage building and by keeping this important element of the building I thought about using this space as a small artist library however the existing roof windows would give nice natural lighting and natural ventilation inside of this small space.

SPACES ARRANGEMENTS The brief requirements were clear in terms of what to include inside of the spaces of the upper floors, however due to my experience in working in an art gallery and by using my skills as a professional artist I was able to consider a few more important spaces inside of the fifth floor and sixth floor such as:

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FLOOR PLANS The floor plans clearly show the 5th-floor space including the furniture and the leading stairs to the sixth floor, However, I have used only the left side of the 6th floor due to keeping a rising floor to ceiling feeling to the rest of the spaces also to keep the roof structure of the building visible which will allow a maximum amount of light from the upper sky roof.

BUILDING STRUCTURE 1- The pitched roof has been replaced with new high thermal windows that allow a maximum amount of natural ventilation and natural lightning to the 5th floor during the day. 2- The main historic feature of the building is the queen post truss, throughout the survey it appeared that the 6th floor and the structure have been through serious damages which is now been fixed by attaching a steel column to carry out the load of the roof structure. 3- The new sixth-floor space has two challenging features which are: the limited space upstairs due to the height issue makes the space smaller and limited to access a big number of people in it. however, to enter this area there is only one access which is the visible internal staircase from the 5th floor. 4- symmetrical columns located on the 5th floor to support the roof structure. 5- The lifts and the toilets are placed in towers which makes the building have another building attachment, separate from the main Mill building structure.

WORK SHOP SPACE

MATERIALITY the chosen Interior materials match the existing building character which will allow the artists to adopt, adapt and personalize.

3D SECTION

the 6th floor leading staircase.

the main entrance seating area.

the kitchen seating area.

the small cinema seating area.

ART EXHIBITION SPACE This space is located next to the main entrance, these big boards can be removed and relocated depending on the art exhibition layout however, these boards can also be drawing walls for the artists to use throughout the year and it can be also be used to display some art pieces.

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