BA 2 - MODULAR HOUSING

MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

BA 2 STUDIO 2.2 FORMATIVE SUBMISSION

66 BARING STREET JAN - MAY 2020

| YAT KIU JASPER CHENG

CONTENTS 2.2.1 SITE - Climate & Sunpath

- Topology & Floodrisk - Noise and Light - General Access - Networks - Site Response

CONCEPT - User Group - Sketching - Precedent Studies - Building Material - Digital Living (Concept) - Sustainability (Elevator Pitch) - Urban Density (Elevator Pitch)

PHYSICAL MODELS - Initial concept model - Modules ergonomic study - Module arrangement test models - Defining the grid and energy of space - Arrangements on site

DIGITAL PLANS

- General arrangements and site strategy - Axonometric and Elevations - Perspective section plan - Modules assemble instruction manual - General arrangements of living module - 1:50 Plan and Section (Living Module) - Interior renders and experience of live work spaces

2.2.2 DETAILED SECTION - Section plan with construction detail

- Materiality and swatch - Support sheet (Design decisions revised)

SKETCHBOOK PAGES - Ergonomic Studies - Concept Drawings/ Diagrams - Decision makings

PROJECT

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66 BARING STREET MAYFIELD, MANCHESTER

1.Containers at skatepark 4. Old Factories in Ardwick 7. River Medlock

2. U+I Building Phase 1 5. River Medlock 8. Hanging Skateshoes

3. Bridge pattern 6. Night time lighting 9. Student Accomodation

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STUDIO 2.2.1- SITE

MACRO & MICRO CLIMATE According to the data, Manchester suffers from high amounts of rainfall and strong winds from the Atlantic ocean on the west side of the country. Therefore the risk of flooding at the site is high, and idealy needs to provide shelter for people to carry on with normal activities. Also since the buildings on the north side of the site are higher and lower at the south, being at the northern hemisphere it captures alot of sunlight in the middle, and higher buildings also help reflect the sunlight back.

SUNPATH DIAGRAM LIGHTING AND GEOMETRY

STUDIO 2.2.1- SITE

TOPOLOGY AND FLOOD RISK The River Medlock runs through the Mayfield area, which could be a nice geographical feature that can benifit an architectural design. However there is a terrain dip, as shown on the LiDAR map. This could be a flooding risk and has to be taken into consideration when designing the building.

RIVER MEDLOCK RIVER RUNNING ACROSS MANCHESTER

STUDIO 2.2.1- SITE

THE MANCUNIAN WAY The Mancunian Way is one of the busiest motorways that runs on the edge of City Centre Manchester. Since the site is located just next to this highway bridge, if the design is not considered properly the residence will face issues such as noise and light pollutions. Also the bridge is located on the south side of the site, which means it would block the sunlight from reaching the lower levels of the site.

NIGHT TIME LIGHTING FROM THE MANCUNIAN WAY

STUDIO 2.2.1- SITE

GENERAL ACCESS Generally the site can be accessed by walking and cycling. There are buses to the west side of the site, and a major Manchester train station which can take you to the Airport or the rest of the UK. In terms of travelling around Greater Manchester the tram can be taken from Piccadilly station, town centre is also in walking distance. Taxies and Vans can come off the motorway bridge to pick up and drop off.

Surrounding areas and communities around the neighbourhood that residence would connect with

Pedestrian movements and major destinations

NETWORKS & PERMEABILITY

MAYFIELD AREA

METROLINK MAP

POINTS OF INTEREST

STRUCTURES

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PERMEABILITY

BUS BOUNDARY MAP

BUS STOPS

PEDESTRIANS

FREE BUS MAP

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SITE RESPONSE EXPLORING THROUGH ABSTRACTION

1. View from site over to Ardwick.

Old mills and steel structures 2. Abstract painting of the site, its architecture and topology.

3. Abstract mind mapping highlighting prominent features around.

4. Taxies lining up to pick up at Piccadilly Station

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USER GROUP

Steve Job’s garage where he and Wozniak assembled their first computer

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Jobs & Wozniak

Gates & Allenl

James Dyson Page & Brin

UNDERSTANDING THE USER GROUPS

Since this project is about creating a liive work environment, I started to sketch out the potential equipments that mny user group would need, so i can get a sense of scale of these equipment and determine the size of space it requires. By drawing these equipment also help me understand the aesthetic and the energy of the space that my user group will create once I put them together.

BUILDING MATERIALS AND DELIVERY

ABOUT 9 INSIDE GREATER MANCHESTER

ABOUT 20 INSIDE GREATER MANCHESTER

MATERIALS DELIVERED ONTO SITE FROM MANCUNIAN WAY

INITIAL CONCEPTS

PRECEDENT STUDY BORNEO SPORENBURG - AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

THE FACADES AND ITS CHARACTER

The buildings in Amsterdam have a narrow profile and often arranged in a row, resulting in its unique architectural language or typology. The arrangement of these buildings allows side by side comparison, making those who are curious think more. At the same time by being right next to each other, the contrast in styles make each character stand out but at the same time, be part of a community which embraces its diversity and can take pride from it.

Individual buildings are also different in the inside, tailored to the needs of the residence. Here is a quick sketch of one of the houses which has a walkway through the ground floor because the house os potentially split into two flats.

ARCHITECTURE AND CHARACTER

PRECEDENT STUDY HABITAT 67 BY MOSHE SAFDIE

THE HOUSING EXPERIMENT

Habitat 67 was built for the 1967 house fair in Montreal, Canada. It was the perfect opportunity for Moshe Safdie to experiment with housing, to create something that would be seen as “a vision for the future of cities”. He was inspired by the way lego bricks can snap fit together, he imagined these blocks as modular housing units. This three dimensional design also draws people’s eye from every corner of this highrise, as every single housing unit is different in the way it’s been positioned and assembled.

The each modular unit is a one bedroom apartment. Depending on the size of each household, the number of modulars can be increased by stacking another one on top. Although all the modulars are all the same sizes, the interior arrangement might not be the same because it is tailored to the individual needs of the owner, giving it character. By stacking these modulars dynamically creates a feeling of people with different characters and backgrounds being brought together.

THE MODULAR SYSTEM

PRECEDENT STUDY URBAN VILLAGE BY SPACE 10

THE URBAN VILLAGE

This concept by Space 10 is a vision for future urban living. Much like the furniture in IKEA, these flats come in parts which can be assembled on site. A CLT structural frame can be built and extended to allow new homes and it’s envelops to be slotted on. On the ground floor of the complex there are all the co-living spaces providing residence services to get them through the day.

Sizes of each unit might vary, depending on the household. There are also different units that can be attached to the residential units such as a gym, farm, playscapes, minimarkets and more. These units are designed to be able to removed easily, ensuring a sustainable cycle of building materials.

CUSTOMISATION & PREFABRICATION

DEZEEN ARTICLE ON DIGITAL LIVING

DIGITAL LIVING ARTICLE LINK:

https://www.dezeen.com/2018/10/16/brave-new-world-shared-living-shared-housing-space10/

The article discusses the benifits of implementing digital technology into co-living environments. As there is a range of existing digital apps that supports shared living, such as Borgio which encourages people living in shared housing to communicate, and Omni, a three-app platform that enables a sharing economy for occasionally used possessions such as bicycles and vacuum cleaners.

Not only it creates a more friendly neighbourhood, digital technology can also allow new innovative ideas to be shared quickly.

For example, a design render or idea can be shared on a neighbourhood wide social media platform, so before the physical object is built designers can already collect ideas and change the outcome of a design.

More on: https://www.dezeen.com/2018/09/19/space10-envisions-future-of-self-driving-cars-as-a-farm-hotel-orclinic-on-wheels/?li_source=LI&li_medium=rhs_block_2

Space 10 is an innovative lab, under the company IKEA which explores the potential for technology to change people’s living environments. Here we have an example of these self-driving cars which can be farms, clinics, offices and such; these cars can be ordered to drive to you on a phone app.

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Clinic Showroom

ELEVATOR PITCH 1

CLIMATE CHANGE As climate change is becoming a more prevalent issue in peoples living environment, while pushing for maximum productivity our wasteful habits cannot be gone unnoticed. Architects should consider design strategies from using recyclable materials to using renewable energy, in order to reduce carbon footprints and carefully consider the building’s life cycle. The design should shape people’s lives to reduce waste that is harmful to the environment. For example, when a flat has outlived its usefulness, its components should be able to disassemble easily, people can use the materials to build new furniture they need.

CLT in particular is a good building material for the recycling strategy because wood is easy to work with, in addition there are organisations such as the FSC which protects forests and ensure the wood comes from a sustainable source. There should be sufficient equipment and machinery on site to help people build these up-cycling furniture with their garbage, therefore encouraging people to come up with creative solutions to tackle problems.

IDEA: DRONE DELIVERY

ELEVATOR PITCH 2

URBAN DENSITY When thinking about the Urban density and the future of cities in general, it does not only depend on how tall or how big you build, but also how the design can create a better sense of community.

Living a healthy and meaningful lifestyle should be the ultimate goal. It is evident that urban developments from city centre Manchester are sprawling towards suburban areas quickly in order to compete with the rest of the world economically. Structures are being erected on the landscape regularly, taller than the last one while solving for climate change at the same time. Although some thoughts have gone into the making the city carbon free by 2050, the living environment is still lacking a sense of connection with other people. When residential flats are no more than a cluster of closed boxes, people never get a chance to meet or engage in social activities with their neighbours without confronting the fear of invading their privacy.

However with the availability of digital technology, we can integrate social media apps into residential communities which encouraging people to help each other out. Such as borrowing occasionally used possessions, without directly confronting them at the wrong time. When multiple households share a single product, less waste will be produced but at the same time you have made a new friend. Therefore my answer is not about how many flats I alone choose to build on the site, but it is up to the community who live there to decide.

SITE

POPULATION DENSITY MAP OF MANCHESTER Source: ArcGIS.com

DEVELOPMENT MODELS ITERATIVE DESIGN & TESTING

INITIAL CONCEPT By having wood frames and CLT as the primary materials in mind, the different components come together to form a dynamic shape. It is relatively easy to understand how these modules come together, where if a new extension is required, it can easily slot into the existing frames below. At the end of it’s lifecycle, the wood can be reused.

GREEN ECO-LAB CONCEPTS, RENEWABLE ENERGY

MASSING & DIVIDING THE SITE INTO GRIDS

At the end of the process of exploring how different living modules are going to be laid out according to the shape and dimensions of the site, I have come to the conclusion that the grid with 8m intervals works best because it allows the most “boxes” at the correct size to allow my modular concept to work.

MORE DYNAMIC STORIES

LIVING MODULE ARRANGEMENT AND ERGONOMIC STUDIES

FAMILY SIZE MODULE?

DIVIDING THE GRID EXPLORING CIRCULATION, MASSING, LEVELS

2,4,2 Grid Model

By dividing an 8x8 grid into a 2,4,2 pattern, it provides a clearer guideline to where the modules and walkways can go. in between these modules there are staircases or ramps of different heights which enable a more dynamic relationship and experience 8x8 Grid Model between the stories, feeding inspiration into these creative communirt everyday.

FROM PHYSICAL TO DIGITAL TRANSLATING A CONCEPT MODEL INTO A WORKING DESIGN

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ROOF PLAN (EXAMPLE ARRANGEMENT)

STREET LEVEL VIEW

EAST ELEVATION

WEST ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION

NORTH ELEVATION

CONSTRUCTION PHASES

PHASE 3

PHASE 3 - High Density Residence - High Tech Labs - Bio-Energy Stations - Recycling Manchines - Drone Assisted Constructions

PHASE 2 - Medium-High Density Residence - Multi-Purpose Sports pitch - Labs - Medium/ Large Scientific Equipments

PHASE 2

PHASE 1.2 - Wood + Metal Workshop - Medium Density Residence - Design Studios - Drone Delivering Facilities PHASE 1 - Basic Workshop - Low Density Residence - Communal Courtyard/ Sports Pitch

PHASE 1.2 PHASE 1

G/F BASIC SERVICES - Mail Boxes - Big Deliveries Storage - Waste Management - Recycling - Truck Unloading Points - Cycle Storage

GROUND FLOOR

Stackable stairs and elevators

EXAMPLE ARRANGEMENT ISOMETRIC DIAGRAM

PERSPECTIVE SECTION

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Please scan QR code for more information, and consult a qualified person to help design your home. Everything must be prefabricated and delivered to site, there will be cranes and other machinery to help construct your design. Services would be provided for your dwelling unit when connected to the timber frames

4x4 EXAMPLE ARRANGEMENT

4x6 EXAMPLE ARRANGEMENT

4x8 EXAMPLE ARRANGEMENT

DWELLING UNIT CUSTOMISABLE UNITS & EXAMPLE ARRANGEMENTS

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KITCHEN 3m SECTION PLAN @ 1:50 ON A4

4x6 EXAMPLE ARRANGEMENT 1. Workspace Wall 2. Workspace Table 3. Overhead Cupboards 4. Cooking Stove 5. Sink 6. Bedroom 7. Washing Machine 8. Boiler/ Storage Cupboard 9. False Column for Water and Electrics 10. Bathroom 11. Entrance 12. Workspace Shelves

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ENVELOPE COMPONENTS + ORDER FURTHER DEVELOPED IN 2.2.2

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BEDROOM UNIT EXAMPLE BEDROOM ARRANGEMENT

LIVING ROOM WORKSPACE, KITCHEN AND ACTIVITIES

WORKSHOP SPACE THE CENTRAL WORKSPACE WITH MACHINARY

HYDROPONICS LAB GROWING FOOD, BIO FUEL RESEARCH ETC.

STUDIO 2.2.2 FURTHER DEVELOPING ENVELOP DETAILS AND BUILD UPS

Wind Turbine produces renewable energy.

Bio-Fuel machines using left over food to generate electricity.

Crane situated on site to transport building components up and down.

On site drone helping with deilvering mail or objects to other people in the residence.

Structural beams are made of Glulam wood. At the end of it’s life cycle it can reused to build other objects (eg furniture)

Trays carrying electrical cables and cold water pipes. The 4m high ceiling ensures safety for people walking below.

False column carrying drainage pipes, fresh water pipes and electrical wires.

Netting/ fence surrounding the sports court to prevent accidents and collateral damage.

Each Module has a protective outer layer to protect itself from external elements such as rain.

Extra void layer to allow service modules below to float up onto a safe position in case of flooding.

8m wide delivery bay, an open void for building components to arrive and assemble on site by using the cranes above.

Platform extending over the river to enable water related activities and experiments.

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MATERIALITY/ SWATCH Primary materials are recyclable or reusable

Softwood structural frames with protective layer

CLT wall panels providing stability and is also recyclable.

Secondary materials provide extra protection and feel

Stainless Steel for elements such as elevators and railings.

Example colour swatch responding to the wooden frame’s soft colours

Concrete foundations to protect structure from water when flooding

Style ressembles U+I building Phase 1

SUPPORT SHEET (DESIGN DECISIONS REVISED)

SUPPORT SHEET CONTINUED

Multiple wind turbines to generate clean energy for several residents.

Big screen to showcase useful information such as windspeeds, weather forecasts, temperature etc. UI interfaces will be designed by its residence.

Solar panels generate electricity. It faces south to capture maximum amount of sunlight during the day.

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SUSTAINABILITY: SPATIAL QUALITY: B U I L D A B I L I T Y:

Digital clock to give the building it’s “high tech” aesthetic and spatial effect, expressing the characters of its residents

Cranes to assist on building the modules on site.

ading bays to give ace for on site conuction. Also adding the aesthetic of this aptable structure.

Tanks to collect rain water for hydroponic labs, reducing the cost to run the labs.

Beam and wall construction allows flexibility in design and also simple to assemble and disassemble.

SUSTAINABILITY DIAGRAM WOOD AS PRIMARY BUILDING MATERIAL

SKETCHBOOK TOUR PROBLEM SOLVING AND IDEA SKETCHING

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SITE STRATEGY

EXTERNAL ELEMENTS

BACK COVER

66 BARING STREET

MADE AND DESIGNED BY - YAT KIU JASPER CHENG

MMU ID - 18059947

STYLISED DRAWING

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JAN - MAY 2020

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