Ying Yu Chen - BA Architecture Final Project Portfolio

Table of Contents ..................................3 Infra-Space ...........................................4 Introduction and Brief What is the role of the Future Pier The North Sea .......................................6 The History Connecting to the North Sea North Sea Development Trends The Energy Grid ...................................9 UK’s Existing Energy Grid Green Energy Potential On Cleethorpes ...................................11 Site Overview Points of Further Interest Profile of Potential Users Conceptual Masterplanning ..............15 Masterplan Principles Master Strategy Conceptual Masterplan The System Programme Development ...................18 Study of Substations Studies of User Experience Initial Proposal ..................................23 1:1000 General Arrangement 1:200 Plans 1:200 Section The Narrative - Vignettes Reflection ............................................28 References ...........................................29

Studio atelier Infra-space Ying Yu Chen (Chloe)

Studio atelier Infra-space Ying Yu Chen (Chloe)

Studio atelier Infra-space Ying Yu Chen (Chloe)

THE HISTORY

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CLEETHORPES

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Wonderland Building.

Studio atelier Infra-space Ying Yu Chen (Chloe)

Studio atelier Infra-space Ying Yu Chen (Chloe)

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Studio atelier Infra-space Ying Yu Chen (Chloe)

Studio atelier Infra-space Ying Yu Chen (Chloe)

THE SYSTEM

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Electric substation to distribute renewable energy from new community-based power sources to Cleethorpes: being existing offshore wind, new tidal power and thermoelectricity from rail.

Reconnecting beachfront and local residential zones through building pedestrian bridges over the railway to enable mobility and social interaction.

Reinforcing connection to the sea with mega-pier that acts as a central node between the three infrastructural typologies. Place for leisure and recreation during high tide.

Studio atelier Infra-space Ying Yu Chen (Chloe)

Studio atelier Infra-space Ying Yu Chen (Chloe)

Studio atelier Infra-space Ying Yu Chen (Chloe)

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“The Floating Pier”

Narrative drawing

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1. The project is situated in a landscape that is typical of the British seaside town narrative. The design aims to explore the spatial, social, and environmental implications of new emerging industries of green energy production given its location in the North Sea. 2. The building functions as a connecting element of the whole system, integrating physical and intangible processes into one monumental structure. An overarching pedestrian bridge connects a new leisure pier, dramatic and exhibitional electric substation, and renovation of an existing building for new commercial units.

3. The interfaces between these different types of spaces/programmes and the experiences created by them is significant. The architectural space aims to encourage interaction and engagement with users.

4. It is intended for 3.2 that the design will be refined in 3D through digital and phyiscal modelling, as well as consider materiality.

5. Studio 3.2 will also aim to select a specific area of the building that will be further resolved in terms of design detail and structurally.

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[References] p.4 // Image Source: online. Accessed April, 2022. Edited by the author of this portfolio. p.5 // Information Sources: Walton, J.K. (2005). “The seaside resort: a British cultural export”. Institude of Historical Research, Issue 9. Online. <https://archives.history.ac.uk/history-in-focus/Sea/articles/walton.html> Accessed November, 2021.

Historic England. (2019). “Tourism and Seaside Special”. Historic England Research, Issue 13. Online. <https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/historic-england-research-13/> Accessed November, 2021.

Image Source: online. Accessed October, 2021. Edited by the author of this porfolio. p.6 // Information Sources: Nicolle, W., McAleenan, B., et al. (2021). “The Future of the North Sea”. Policy Exchange. p.7 // Image Sources: online. Accessed October, 2022. Edited by the author of this portfolio. p.8 // Information Source: National Grid. (2017). “Electricity Ten Year Statement 2017”. National Grid.

Online. <https://www.nationalgrid.com/sites/default/files/documents/ETYS%202017.pdf> Accessed: December, 2021.

p.9 // Information Source: The Crown Estate. (2012). “UK Wave and Tidal Key Resource Areas Project”.

Online. <https://www.marineenergywales.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Summary-Report-FIN AL.pdf> Accessed October, 2021. p.10 // Image Sources: online. Accessed November, 2021 - April, 2022. Edited by the author of this portfolio. p.11 // Image Sources: online. Accessed November, 2021. Edited by the author of this portfolio. p.12 // Information Sources: summarised and/or rephrased by the author of this portfolio from articles by Grimbsy Telegraph. Accessed November, 2021.

Bedford, C. (2020). “How does Cleethorpes' tourist industry survive through the off-season?” <https://www.grimsbytelegraph.c o . u k / n e w s / g r i m s by-news/how-cleethorpes-tourist-indust ry-survive-3730415> Craig, P. (2020). “Economic impact of lockdown on Cleethorpes tourism revealed as spending plummets”. <https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/economic-impact-lockdown-cleethorpes-tourism -4247788> Image Sources: online. Accessed November, 2021. Edited by the author of this portfolio.

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Table of Contents ..................................31 3.1 Overview .........................................32 Position, Proposition, Proposal North Sea, Cleethorpes and Interventions Reflections on 3.1 Visible Energy Infrastructure ..............34 Conceptual Exploration Network Logistics Precendent Studies Intervention: Electric Substation .........37 Precendents and Iterations 1:50 Plans Detail Development 1:20 Detail Section 1:5 Tactile Detail Section Overall development ............................52 Final Proposal .....................................54 Masterplan Timeline and Future Phases Programmatic Narrative 1:200 Plan 1:200 Elevational Sections 1:50 Section Seasonal Narrative Reflection ..............................................63 10 Images .............................................64 References .............................................65

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POSITION. The project is situated in a landscape that is typical of the British seaside town in-decline narrative. The design aims to explore the spatial, social, and environmental implications of new emerging industries of green energy production given its location in the North Sea.

PROPOSITION. Design of energy infrastructure mirrors the centralised and passive nature of current energy distribution. The project speculates about the future role of energy infrastructure in sustainable urban redevelopment with the growing use of alternative green sources and decentralisation of the grid.

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PROPOSAL. Functioning as a connecting element of a new system, physical and intangible processes are integrated into one monumental structure. An overarching pedestrian bridge connects a new leisure pier, dramatic and exhibitional electric substation, and retrofit of existing buildings.

Problems of resource depletion has resulted in the rise of new industries of renewable energy production, an opportunity for the declining seaside town of Cleethorpes to regenerate.

Three energy sources make up the Cleethopes community energy scheme: the existing offshore wind farm, new tidal power station and thermoelecticity converted from railway vibrations.

3.1 OVERVIEW

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geometries scattered across that moves up-and-down at same rates but different heights to evoke obstacle-course-like experience. Rejected for least readable level difference.

arranged in telescopic manner for clearer indication of level differences, juxtaposing circular geometries against rounded rectangualr plan and rectangular skylight to be developed.

the top edge of each ring is slanted to create variation in elevation, then the outer ring distorted to an oval to enhance spatial quality.

Lastly, curviture replaced with angular planes for technical and material practicality.

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Studio atelier Infra-space Ying Yu Chen (Chloe)

A prototype of a typical bay was made. The modeled column needing to be drilled onto the base reinforced penetration onto roof slab is necessary for structural security. With materials, telescopic design benefits from lighting and layering effect that can be created with semi-transparency. Frosted glass chosen for desired effect.

A hollow plastic tube is sed to simulate hydraulic cylinder tube. A wooden dowel is used as the piston. A clevis mounting was 3D printed, which attaches the piston to the panel, which is secured with a cross frame structure.

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Polycarbonate was initially chosen but rejected for its polluting qualities and lower durability. Frosted glass can achieve the same visual effect with more benefits and lighting effect. Extra lighting ensures readability of energy level indication at night.

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Celebration of community.

Energy as transparent.

See your energy supplies !

A symbol of sustainable commual energy practice ...

Informing of a new system ...

Energy as visible.

Education and participation.

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60mm thick frosted laminated glass panel

steel supporting framework

secured with spider fittings on plate anchor that take the weight of the glass and wind pressure

reinforced with 32mm flush countersunk fixing

60mm thick frosted laminated glass panel

hydraulic piston fluid supply hose

fx luminaire spotlight on wall mount

45mm polished concrete panel 340mm service void from raised floor system, supported by rigid grid pedestals

450mm reinforced cocnrete slab

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steel clevis mount

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60mm thick frosted laminated glass

tapered structural glass fin, secured with spider fittings that take the weight of the glass and wind pressure

chronium-plated steel piston rod

seamless cold-drawn steel cylinder body

perimeter pedestal

45mm gypsum board over 200mm rigid insulation with waterproof membrane and vapour barrier

chromium-plated steel piston rod

steel front cushioning sleeve

steel piston

PTFE safety pin

PTFE piston seal steel safety pin steel cushioning spur

fx luminaire spotlight on wall mount

hydraulic fluid hose; water from underground tank pumped by heat pump using waste-heat-turned thermoelectricity steel torodial ring

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60mm thick frosted laminated glass

concrete plinth covered with waterproof membrane 45mm polished concrete floor panels

tapered structural glass fin, secured with spider fittings that take the weight of the glass and wind pressure

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structural steel mullion; secures laminated glass wall

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phase 02: energy system

phase 03: connectivity

phase 04: populate

chain effect

bridge

pier

substation

phase 01: site preparation

present

begin community energy scheme

10 YEAR TIMELINE

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future

The landmark !

The Cleethorpes Pier welcomes new guests and visitors to the brand new floating landscape of the town !

Arriving at Cleethorpes ...

Locals witness a page of the town as they reconnect with the Cleethorpes beach again !

Surplus energy now.

A new relationship with the community...

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hydraulic piston supporting frosted laminated glass panels

raised floor system with fitted services

airtight reinforced concrete structure with continuous insulation, damproofing

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steel structural frame consisting of I-beams and columns with deep pile foundations

glass balustrade

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1. The Future Pier - my project imagined the future pier as a centre of community energy as a way to break Cleethorpes’ problematic seasonality.

Through developing the scheme, I have gained valuable insight into the complex systems of national energy and the problems of our typical centralised distribution system. My research has also highlighted resource depletion as a key issue, which further encouraged my desire to design responsible and long-lasting infrastructure that can be simutaneously beneficial to both humans and the environment, which is often treated as a trade-off.

Growing up in a coastal city, the brief immediately attracted me. The difference in redevelopment approaches between my home city and the many declining British seaside towns demonstrates the significance of socio-economic context in the success of a place’s regeneration.

2. Infra-Space Atelier - During my design process, I have learnt to not only question existing energy infrastructural typologies, but also to appreciate the beauty and mechanisms behind these often hidden and isolated structures.

This had become a crucial creative driver that pushed my design development in 3.2 to create dynamic infrastructure indicative of energy supply.

3. Design Project: Office in Munich Although the assigned materials do not necesarily match my own Studio project, process of environmental testing and detailing really aided my knowledge of technical design.

4. Technologies - This year’s lectures have also provoked interesting conversations regarding the role of materials in promoting sustainability - by which the Technologies standpoint centred around material choice itself, deferring from our atelier‘s belief to prioritise elongated existing structures and the lifespan of materials through retrofitting and robust detailing.

5. Humanities - as part of the “User-centred Design” elective, my essay focused on the paradoxical relationship between user aspirations and planners’ desire for the ‘starchitect’ phenomenon to take effect, as well as the chain effect of such kind of interventions. Having studied the problematic nature of ‘starchitecture’, it was interesting to see myself follow similar design approaches of said phenomenon in my studio project as Cleethorpe’s pre-existing conditions of decline is a likely candidate for ‘starchitecture’ to promote cultural-led regeneration. This does reflects the highly utopian nature of my project, and by extension the aspirations of our atelier as a whole, that we may be unconcious of.

Studio atelier Infra-space Ying Yu Chen (Chloe)

Studio atelier Infra-space Ying Yu Chen (Chloe)

[References] p.6 // Information Source: Dickman, L. (2021). “Vladmir Tatlin”. MoMA, Inventing Abstraction 1910-1925.

Online. <https://www.moma.org/interactives/exhibitions/2012/inventingabstraction/?work=226> Accessed March, 2021.

Image Sources: online. Accessed April, 2022. Edited by the author of this portfolio. p.8 // Image Sources: online. Accessed Feburary, 2022. Edited by the author of this portfolio. p.9 // Information Source: Historic England. (2016).“A Brief Introduction to Gas Holders.” The Historic England Blog. Online. <https://heritagecalling.com/2020/07/15/a-brief-introduction-to-gasholders/> Accessed Feburary, 2022.

Image Sources: online. Accessed Feb, 2022. Edited by the author of this portfolio. p.11 // Information and Image Source: SCX Special Projects. (no date).

“Kinetic Building Facades”. Online. <https://scx.co.uk/solutions/kinetic-building-facades/> Accessed March, 2022. p.26 // Image Sources: online. Accessed April, 2022. Edited by the author of this portfolio.

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