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0. Solar Chimneys for ventilation; 1. Indoor performance area; 2. Reception and waiting area; 3. Meeting room; 4. Café ground floor and first floor with balcony looking down to performance area; 5. Office; 6. Existing Roman Wall; 7. Private Entrance for office; 8. Outdoor Performance area; 9. Bridge with folded façade main connection; 10. Dance Studios; 11. Library; 12. Resource Room; 13. Bridge above performance area; 14. Classrooms; DESIGN DRIVE To create a college and choose what activities and studies will be taking place where my project is an institute for dance and performance. I have created a place where students can do what they love, practice dance, learn about music and have live performances in front of an audience of family and friends. The college is separated into 3 main parts: •PUBLIC – café; library; resource; classrooms •PRIVATE – Office; Dance Studios •HEART of the building – Indoor and Outdoor performance area
INITIAL DESIGN SKETCHES
First concept sketch of the form of the dance and performance college. Following the idea of using colorful polycarbonate façade.
SITE ANALYSIS AND MAIN EAST SECTION The site is located next to Castle Garth to the North and river Tyne to the South. In order to get down to the river there is stairs that lead you down. They are situated East from the site. The site is originally a car park and green area with remains of the Roman wall. The site slopes toward the river. • The site has great view toward the river Tyne and the Castle • Roman wall Remains Newcastle is an industrial city but has its history, landmarks and monuments. The landmarks of Newcastle include some of England’s most famous and impressive. There are many historical ruins in Newcastle Area for example the roman wall, Castle Garth and the Black Gate.
On this sketch, my first vision was shaped of how I imagine the café to look – being on two floors with small balconies looking towards the indoor performance area and supported by steel columns. The idea of using a bridge above the roman wall was born.
Buildings around site are around 10m high, the site will be partially shaded. The strongest shadow will be cast by the building next to it therefore enough sunlight levels will be achieved.
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This sketch is showing the indoor performance area viewed from one of the café’s balconies. The café and performance area are the heart of the building.
This rough sketch helped me with understand that bridges can be the main circulation in the college. Designing one above the performance area which will be the connection between the library and classrooms on the 2nd floor
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EXTERNAL PERSPECTIVE RENDER
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The college circulation is formed by bridges which I designed in reference to the seven bridges in Newcastle but also inspired by the dance and the constant movement in it. The main bridge above the roman wall serves as a connection between the two parts of the college as well as a threshold between the public-private and rehearsal - performance. I decided to build above the roman wall instead of demolishing it because I find the ancient remains beautiful and coming via the dance studios or café occupants can stand on the bridge and examine it from above then think about the past. In this way, the college connects with the past and ancient as well as the present moment and future.
BRIDGE CONCEPT AND DEVELOPMNET
BRIDGE ABOVE ROMAN WALL INTERNAL PERSPECTIVE RENDER
1. FOLDING PAPAR SKETCH MODEL ONE
2. FOLDING PAPAR SKETCH MODEL TWO My inspiration is the bridge at the Royal Ballet that rotates in sequence. The complex structure serves as a threshold for the dancers in order to get in the studio. My initial ideas started to form during my experimenting with paper folding. I began folding it in different ways and getting shapes that are 3d. After sketch model number 2 I came up with an idea to use this type of folding for the bridge and façade and consequently create spaces where students and dancers can sit get their feedback from tutors and enjoy the view at the same time.
3. CONCEPT SKETCHES OF BRIDGE AND FACADE
4. ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL: BRIDGE OF ASPIRATION
5. MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ART BRIDGE AND CIRCULATION RECEDENCE
EXTERNAL PERSPECTIVE RENDER
1. POLYCARBONATE DANCE STUDIOS AND FOLDED FACADE Dance Studios occupy the First and Second Floor on the South Façade. I am using glass and Polycarbonate sheets which have different colors during night time. In the corners you are able to see the folded façade which creates places for dancers to sit and stretch.
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the café and indoor performance area link together as one when there is a live show. Standing on the balcony provides the same experience for the audience as standing on the tribunes. The cafe is an important link between the performance area and other parts of the college. On drawing 4 you can see the other main bridge which goes directly above the stage between the library and classrooms. The void between the ground floor and first floor helps the ventilation, allows light to penetrate at several floors and most importantly helps to connect two – way communication between occupants located on different floors. The performance area is the heart of the college therefore the north façade is made from polycarbonate so it can be naturally lit. incorporating folding doors for the main façade helps with natural ventilation. Above the bridge is the glass shaft which acts as a solar chimney and stack ventilates the whole building.
INTERNAL PERSPECTIVE RENDER
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This internal render show The café in detail. It is supported by steel columns with small balconies looking towards the performance area. It has a bi-folding doors which open up when there is a live performance giving occupants the opportunity to have a drink and still see the show. Even if occupants use the café on the first floor there is a balcony they could stay on and look at the performance from above. Green internal walls improve air quality and create a pleasant ambience
INTERNAL PERSPECTIVE RENDER
1. LIBRARY AND RESOURCE ROOM The library is located on the second floor has North facing windows which provide lighting that is consistent during the day without causing glare. The windows to the South are clerestory windows above eye level, their job is to deliver light deeper into the college. In cooperation the windows to the North and South open up help with natural stack ventilation which is achieved by the glass shaft. Inside the interior is from sustainably sourced soft wood which is a natural material and creates a pleasing ambience. The library is a place where student will be able to expand their knowledge and educate themselves about the history of music.
BUILDING LAYOUT AND VENTILATION STRATEGY
1. 3D EXPLODED FLOOR PLANS In my design, I used natural ventilation because I wanted to achieve the maximum human comforts for occupants. I incorporated glass shafts through the whole building which plays the role of a chimney and stack ventilate the whole building. In order to have good airflow, I placed windows at the opposite sides as well each block of the college is at a different height so it can catch the prevailing wind without being blocked. The chimney has ventilation shafts from where the hot air escapes. Another use of these chimneys is that I used glass so they can act as a light well and roof lights. They help light to penetrate deeper into each space. (see 2.)
2. SOLAR CHIMNEY STRATEGY
FINAL EXTERNAL PERSPECTIVE RENDERS
For the skin of the dance college, I am using Polycarbonate and Glass so light can penetrate through the façade and make the spaces naturally lit. I decided to use polycarbonate sheets because I wanted visitors to be drawn into the building in a desire to see what is happening inside and what type of performance is on. Polycarbonate gives that advantage to reveal things but not completely. During the nighttime, the polycarbonate sheets become colourful and the façade starts to glow. (see 3. North Elevation)
3. NORTH ELEVATION
Cutting through the North Façade you can see the indoor performance area, the café ground floor which opens up toward the performance and first floor where people stand on a balcony watching the performances. Meeting room is placed on the left and reception to the right. (see 4. North Section) The classrooms on the second floor create a cantilever which is supported by two steel columns. In bad weather it acts as an overhang and shelter for people to hide from the rain.
4. NORTH SECTION
EAST ELEVATION AND WILD FLOWER RESERVE
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For the South Façade of the Dance and Performance College I have incorporated a green wall, clerestory windows and horizontal wooden louvers. I chose to use a green wall not only because of the ecological enhancement and its beauty but also because green walls act as extra insulation for the wall. They also reduce noise pollution and absorb acoustic energy. Placing a green exterior wall on the South façade helps with cooling process of the dance studios because there will a lot of activity during hot days. I have also used interior green walls and semi intensive green roofs. The green roofs contribute to better sustainability and provide a rainwater buffer.(see east elevation) I have also incorporated into my design a wild reserve to the south with a pond for ducks and planting trees where students and employees can have a break from everyday life without being disturbed.
WEST ELEVATION AND OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE Looking at the West elevation In good weather conditions the live performances take place in the outdoor performance area. The outdoor performance is designed as an amphitheater which was used by Romans and Greeks. I took advantage of the existing slope for the construction of the amphitheater. It is oval with raised seating and in the middle is the stage. INITIAL SKETCHES
These are some of the initial ideas I had for the design of the outdoor performance. The reason why I placed the outdoor performance at the back of the college is because It will benefit from no noise pollution from the street and Castle Garth. Hidden between the trees of the wildflower garden and reserve it becomes more private and connected to nature.
ENVIRONMENTAL SECTION
5. Ecological Enhancement To enhance the ecology and create biodiversity I have created a little wildflower garden and reserve to the South of the site. It will be used by students and employees when they want to have a break and connect with nature without being disturbed by cars and noise pollution. A pond has been created which will be the home of two Mallard ducks. Ecology has been improved by planting (These wildflowers will attract bees and butterflies which will provide an ecosystem) : •Oak Trees •English wildflower Cold Cream •Wildflower Meadow •Cattail
1. Rainwater Harvesting Utilizing rainwater harvesting is a splendid method for lessening your carbon footprint and helping the environment. Wasting clean water so as to flush toilets is entirely unacceptable practice when you can collect rainwater and use it to flush toilets. This method can save up to 50% water use. I chose to utilize an underground tank to gather the rainwater there. I picked underground one rather than one over the ground since it occupies no room at ground level. Also using pitched roof for better rainwater harvesting. 2. Solar Shading On the South Façade I have used horizontal louvers which are made from wood for the clerestory windows to reduce the direct afternoon. In summer it will help to avoid overheating and in winter it will still allow daylight to penetrate into the space and allow solar gains. For the library I have used vertical louvers with spacing 30 mm. 3. Movable Glass Façade In my design I used a lot of movable glass walls for example for the main façade where the performance area is. In summer the glass façade will fully open and it will help to naturally ventilate the building. I used movable glass walls for the café as well because I wanted it to fully open towards the performance area so that occupants can watch performances even when sitting in the café and enjoying a drink. The dance studio has folding walls which also help for natural ventilation and provide privacy when needed. 4. Solar panels I am using solar panels in my design all located on the roof facing South in order to generate electricity and heat. Using this solar energy to produce electricity in my college it reduces electricity bills and is renewable energy source.
Design drive to create a building for growing, cooking and eating which also functions as education space for people. Activities such as growing and planting will take place in indoor and outdoor spaces. This project main focus is on horticulture and educating people on how having a green life and eating what they grow can impact on the environment and climate change. The purpose of the building is to grow and create a place where the community can come together and become one with nature through horticultural therapy. The site is located in Derbyshire, England. The site is right opposite Hardwick hall (East axis) and the Old Hall (West axis). I chose this site because of the amazing views of the landscape and to the Elizabethan country house called Hardwick Hall. The site topography is gently sloped towards the trees and park
MACRO SITE ANALYSIS
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Noise pollution is mainly from the main road which wraps around the site. Noise from Hardwick Hall is reduced by the stone wall and distance.
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Site is exposed to beautiful landscape views indicated with pink arrow. The black arrows indicated the views from the site to Hardwick Hall and the Old hall.
the surrounding trees and woodland helping the building to blend with the landscape. . Trees next to the site boundary are retained because they shelter the building from the cold prevailing winds in winter and keep the ecological value of the site. External and Internal Courtyard blends with the existing trees. Trees shade the building in summer keeping it cool. Also providing external space where a visitor can enjoy the shade in hot summer days between the trees. Pitched roofs for rainwater harvesting and light reasons West concrete overhang over café ground and first floor provide shade from the hot afternoon sun. Fist floor overhang is a balcony where people can enjoy the view towards the landscape. Concrete pillars help the building to flow above the landscape. CLT is used as a main material and wood cladding for the exterior. Cross-laminated timber has high strength and low carbon footprint.
SUPPORTING SKETCHES The first sketch exploring the idea of interior courtyard punctured through the roof. Acts as a light well. Started to think about solar shading and overhand over café. Sketch of Education room and library. I have explored the idea of using the exterior and interior light shelf to bounce light further into space. As well as pitched roof and clerestory windows.
I have used bifold doors for café and kitchen façade which is facing West. In summer, the glass façade fully opens to the landscape and naturally ventilates the café and kitchen. Furthermore when the glass façade opens visitors sitting in the café are exposed to amazing views towards the woodland and people occupying the kitchen are wide-open to the outdoor courtyard.
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Linear building from South - North opening to the West therefore natural light, solar gain and natural ventilation will be efficient in the design. West façade will need solar shading so it won’t overheat.
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Internal glass courtyard acts as a light well and helps circulation in the building. It will help ecology because of the trees planted inside. The aim of this design is to connect with nature and be environmentally friendly consequently exterior courtyard is added between the café and kitchen
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The site slopes toward the West and has good sun exposure to the South and East. Outdoor growing would benefit from South solar gain. Indoor spaces will need horizontal movable shading for summer cooling from East morning sun. Trees to the West shelter the site from the strong afternoon sun. Looking at the brief I started delegating space and taking in consideration the views and spatial requirements of each space. The cafe, kitchen and indoor growing space I placed close to each other because it is essential for them to work together. Education and library due to the activity taking place in there I positioned them facing North so there won't be any glare or overheating. I located the indoor growing facing South so it can get as much solar gain as possible.
NORTH 3D VIEW
My concept involves solid CLT blocks (storage and other support spaces) and a central courtyard inside the building which brings the connection between human and nature. The solid CLT boxes help people move through the building creating new paths to explore, where internally you can move through the various spaces freely, without a preordained path . The paths are highlighted and blocked through the building's external openings. Instead of using flat roofs I chose pitched for the library, education, resource and indoor growing space because it will help rainwater harvesting as well as light penetration.
NARRATIVE HORTICULTURE THERAPY
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The narrative for this project is based on Healing Gardens or a place where visitors can become one with nature and heal with horticultural therapy. The healing gardens consist of carefully chosen plants that improve health and therefore empower the gardens. For example, these plants help combat a variety of problems like anxiety, insomnia and help lose weight.
external courtyard PROCESS OF HEALING The healing gardens offer plant-based activities where each visitor can grow vegetables and herbs. Bring and plant their own seeds → harvest and eat what they have grown themselves → come back next growing season. The horticulture therapy works through cultivating the gardens which improve mental and physical well – being. The contact between human and nature is important therefore another activity that takes place is in the library and education room where occupants can learn more about the plants and how to maintain the indoor or outdoor garden.
ECOLOGY IMPROVMENT External Courtyard blends with the existing trees. Trees shade the building in summer keeping it cool. Also providing external space where a visitor can enjoy the shade in hot summer days between the trees. Interior Courtyard is visible on the section and it is in the heart of the building. It is Punctured through the roof with seasonal trees. Acts as light well as well as natural solar shading in summer when the trees have leaves. Provides shade and season changing mood into the building because of the different types of trees for example Oak tree, Red maple, Silver maple, White fir. In winter when there are no leaves sunlight will penetrate deep into the building.
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Rainwater Harvesting - Using harvested rainwater the carbon footprint is reduced. Using pitched roof for better rainwater harvesting and underground tank to store the water. Light shelf – This strategy shades and bounces light to improve light penetration. Light shelves are effective in reducing direct heat gain. Natural ventilation – Education space uses cross ventilation. The café ground and first floor cross ventilation is achieved through movable glass wall. Blue arrow represents cool air and red arrows represent the heat escaping. Thermal mass – Indoor growing space made from concrete to collect and store heat and release it during the night. Green roof - Green roofs are energy efficient as they act as an insulator, they reduce the amount of heat entering a building leading to less need for heating and cooling.
SUPPORTING SKETCHES
walkable roof view As for the green roof fully exposed to midday sun for people to enjoy and look over Hardwick hall . I used timber cladding for the exterior. Timber offers aesthetical and environmental advantages. Timber is natural material and has warm texture. It has low carbon footprint and is renewable resource. For the structure of the buildings I chose to use Cross Laminated Timber prefabricated panels. The floors, walls and roof will be made from Cross Laminated Timber. Concrete has great thermal mass. It absorb, store, and later release significant amounts of heat during the night. As a floor finish I will use parquet so it can match the exterior.
One part of the house sits on solid ground at the top of the hill and other main part has reinforced concrete slabs. They are supported by pilots columns which allow the landscape to flow under the building.
As finish for the other interior walls I will use soft wood
Winter Solstice 21ST of December 9 AM During the winter solstice at 9 am the whole site and building is shaded apart from the green roof and few Solar Panels. The morning sun enters the Library and Resource room from the East. Horizontal movable shading for winter glare control has been provided and thermal mass (where) which will absorb heat and release it during the night. Some of the solar panels on the roof will continue o gain due to their angle and lack of surrounding buildings.
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1. Movable Glass Walls Provide natural ventilation during hot weather.
Spring Equinox 21st of March 9 AM During the spring equinox the shadows cover the West of the site. The café, courtyard and kitchen are shaded from the morning sun but the East - South façade is fully exposed to solar gain. The indoor and outdoor growing benefit from morning sun which enters the education room and library from the North. Using CLT as structural material creates a warm atmosphere throughout the whole building.
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At 12 pm during the equinox the building partially shades the café and exterior courtyard providing visitors with perfect conditions to enjoy sitting in the shade or sun depending on what they want. The education room west façade is shaded by the café but due to lunch hour occupants won’t be using the space. In contrast the east and south façade benefits from midday sun and East shading has been used to keep the temperature normal.
At 12 pm the sun casts shadow to the North. East and South elevation is exposed to sun. I have used clerestory windows for the South wall of the resource room and East wall of the library to achieve controlled environment and daylight. Internal courtyard punctured through the roof is wide open to midday sun but due to the winter season there won’t be any leaves on the tree so sun will be able to pass deeper into the building. During this time of the day the indoor and outdoor growing space receive direct solar gain.
During the spring equinox the site is not overshared by the existing trees and buildings. The shadows are now cast over the North – East are where the main entrance is positioned. The west façade is now exposed to solar gain. Solar panels on the roof get direct sunlight during the whole day.
During 4 pm the indoor and outdoor growing space won’t be exposed to sunlight but due to the green house which has already collected energy from the midday sun will obtain heat during the night. The outdoor growing space is shaded to some extent but I chose to grown root vegetables for instance radish and turnip which need only partial light. The sun has moved to the North-East.
2. Overhang and concrete deck Overhang provide solar shading for the cafe in summer
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Indoor growing – Green House A green house should run East to West with South facing glazed wall to collect maximum amount of solar gain. Passive solar greenhouse is capable of storing heat that will be used in night time in weather conditions such as winter or overcast days.
During the summer solstice at 9 am the building casts shadows towards the west over the Café and exterior courtyard. The indoor and outdoor growing spaces are exposed to the morning sun without any created shadows from the existing buildings. To the east the resource room is unprotected from morning sun therefore horizontal movable shading will be provided. The sun penetrates deep into the building through the glazed internal courtyard punctured through the roof.
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In the afternoon when the sun is at its highest the site is fully exposed to the sun. I have zoned the library and education room facing North so no solar shading or glare control is needed. Cross ventilation is provided preventing from overheating in the hot days which will be uncomfortable for users. The external courtyard and kitchen are exposed to the sun but due to the trees causing shade the public can enjoy the day and views without feeling too hot.
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Light shelves improve light penetration and reduce glare. Exterior light shelves can provide protection for windows and reduce leaks and wall moisture problems. Interior light shelves control glare and improve light penetration.
At 4 pm the sun has moved the shadows to the East leaving the café’s glass façade fully exposed to the strong afternoon sun from West. Therefore an overhang has been used for the ground and first floor to prevent from overheating. To the West the kitchen and café have movable glass facades so occupants can naturally ventilate the spaces. A light shelve has been used for the education’s room west facing wall to bounce light further into the space without causing glare.
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1. Café ; 2. Atrium ; 3. Writing Room ; 4. Office ; 5. Private Reading ; 6. Ticket and Lounge area ; 7. Media Booths for watching films ; 8. Changing Rooms ; 9. Courtyard ; 10. Corridor with glass pivoting walls connecting the Cafe and Library ; 11. Private Entrance ; 12. Outdoor Cinema area and Stage ; 13. Library and void looking down at atrium ; 14. Lounge looking towards outdoor cinema ; 15. Cinema
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To design a building for the local community to come together, learn about the history of Berlin through books and films meanwhile educating themselves. The project is mainly orientated towards the young people, age group 14-18 years old due to the site location which is opposite a school. The site is located in Berlin, Germany. It is an L shaped site in a busy area with a lot of shops, hotels and restaurants.
DIVIDING THE SITE INITIAL IDEAS
SITE PLAN
I was inspired by a movie called ‘’Cinema Paradiso’’ and my narrative became to design a building where people can laugh, cry and fall in love at the same time during their journey in the film and literature house. The concept is based on constructing three separate buildings following the L shape of the site creating an outdoor cinema area and a courtyard. My work is based on three main axes where the library connects to the café by a glass corridor with pivot glass walls as the main façade.
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INITIAL PLANS DEVELOPMENT
GROUND FLOOR PLAN Pivoting glass walls
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Salk Institute (1965) by Louis Kahn
Monsant Cafe is located in Aewol by Korean studio Platform_a
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For the dome and roof lights I chose stained glass because it is beautiful and elegant but also in order to have good solar control The dome structure on the roof allows light penetration into the building and the main atrium. The dome will be constructed out of Cross Lamented Timber. Cross-Laminated Timber is a sustainable material and is often used as an alternative to steel or concrete. It is a flexible material and has a low carbon footprint. The Dome would be constructed off-site so less time would be spent. I will use stained glass as a glazing material for the dome
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For the interior walls in the Big and Small cinema I will use acoustic panels to reduce noise and control sound. I will use them as wall and ceiling panels. Acoustic panels improve acoustic quality and it is perfect for performance venues. As finish for the other interior walls I will use soft wood
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Acoustic panels are used to reduce noise and control sound in many different spaces. They come in a large variety of sizes, types and colours to meet your design and durability requirements. These products can be installed as ceiling panels, wall panels and flooring panels too. The panels are designed in such a way that they also add to the aesthetics of the room where they are installed. Therefore, you can choose products matching the design and colours of your interiors. The panels have a core made of a material like foam so that they absorb sound waves and act as a means of reverberation control in enclosed areas. When sound waves strike one of these panels, they quickly disperse, killing the noise • Improved Acoustic Quality • Reduce Stress - Cutting out unwanted noise can help to reduce stress levels too. If people can clearly hear what’s being said, they’re less likely to become irritated and frustrated. •
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PRECEDENCE STUDY Name: Woodland Trust Headquarters Use: Office building Location: Grantham Architect: Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios Project completion: October 2010 This precedence was selected because: 1. Exterior is made from timber cladding which is 150mm wide vertical boards of untreated Scottish larch on wood battens 2. Walls and roof are insulated with a mulched natural wood - fibre product which is screw fixed to the Cross Laminated Timber 3. External wall and roof construction is designed to be breathable using Cross Laminated Timber as vapour check layer due to the density of the material no vapour skin is needed 4. Cross Laminated timber offers high airtightness
WINDOW AND LIGHT SHELF DETAIL (NOT TO SCALE)
CONSTRUCTION CROSS SECTION OF LIBRARY (NOT TO SCALE)
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PRECEDENCE STUDY Name: Library at the Dock Use: Library building Location: Melbourne’s Docklands, Australia Architect: Clare Design Project completion: May 2014 This precedence was selected because: 1. It is three storey timber clad - box each level with 1000 square meters 2, It is constructed entirely from Cross Laminated Timber 3. Everything including the columns is wood, Cross Laminated Timber is used for the upper floor slabs, roof and core wall construction, while the posts and beams are made from Glulam 4. Floors are supported on a grid of columns and beams 5. It was built easy and fast and had cost - effective process because it was put like a kit of parts 6. the timber structure is warm and legible Why I chose cross laminated timber • Cross Laminated buildings have low carbon footprint because the wood locks away the carbon absorbing during growth. • Cross Laminated Timber is sustainable material. • Prefabricated Panels have low embodied energy and are made offsite in factories so there is no waste during the manufacturing process. • Cross Laminated Timber is strong and flexible it is often used as an alternative to concrete or steel. • Cross Laminated Timber can be used not only for the structure of your building but also as walls, floors and even roof. • Building with Cross Laminated Timber saves time, the construction process is faster therefore less money is spend. Performance of cross laminated timber • Cross Laminated Timber has great thermal performance. • Cross Laminated Timber has better fire protection than concrete or steel.
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REAR EXTENSIONS EXISTING DRAWINGS This is a project I worked on by myself using Revit software. It was completed for two days and checked by the architect. The client was pleased with the design and now it is submitted to the council.
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This is a rear extension designed for a client in Teddington. The conservatory at the rear has been demolished and replaced with this extension. It is an open plan kitchen/diner/lounge with large side windows alongside, bi - folding doors and roof lights which bring plenty of light into the space making it naturally lit.
I created three interior renders showing the ambience with artificial lighting and without.
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PROPOSED EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL RENDERS This is a project I worked on by myself using Revit software. It was completed for three day and checked by the architect. My addition job was to create external and internal renders for the client, as well as proposed interior layout of the kitchen. This project was used for the official website of the company.
EXTERIOR RENDER Single storey rear and two story extension, making use of natural lighting features and a domed window in the ceiling this room has a fresh feel with natural feel lighting features for a comfortable environment any time of the day.
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NIGHT TIME RENDER On the two renders below natural and artificial light was tested as well as the layout of the kitchen.
REAR EXTENSIONS This is a detailed construction section of a 4m full width rear extension with I created when I was doing building regulations. (NOT TO SCALE)
Solid ground floor detail
Parapet detail with box gutter
SIDE EXTENSIONS EXISTING DRAWINGS This is a project I worked on by myself using Revit software. It was completed for two day and checked by the architect. The client was pleased with the design and now it is submitted to the council.
FRONT ELEVATION
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
RIGHT SIDE ELEVATION
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
PROPOSED DRAWINGS
PROPOSED RENDERS
This is a two – storey side extension designed for a client in Bromley. The old garage has been converted into a beautiful lounge area with bifold doors looking towards the garden. The first floor of the side extension is designed as a bedroom with an en suite adding extra space the home.
PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATION
PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN
PROPOSED RIGHT ELEVATION
PROPOSED SIDE EXTENSION
PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN
FRONT 3D VIEW
REAR 3D VIEW
REAR 3D VIEW
INTERIOR VIEW OF CONVERTED GARAGE
LOFT CONVERSIONS EXISTING DRAWINGS
LEFT ELEVATION
FF PLAN GF PLAN
PROPOSED RENDERS
PROPOSED DRAWINGS
This is a project I worked on by myself using Revit software. The client wanted a loft conversion and a rear extension. I completed the design in two days and afterward it was checked by the architect. The client was pleased with the design and now it is submitted to the ealing council.
REAR ELEVATION
The loft conversion incorporating an L shape dormer is used to enhance the usable space within the loft. A Juliet balcony allows the occupants to enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of their loft. Rear extension has Velux window, alongside a strip of roof glazing work in tandem to illuminate the open plan kitchen space and the outside – in.
PROPSED LEFT ELEVATION
PROPOSED REAR ELEVATION
LOFT PLAN ROOF PLAN PROPOSED FF PLAN PROPOSED GF PLAN
PROPOSED LOFT PLAN PROPOSED ROOF PLAN
FRONT 3D VIEW REAR 3D VIEW
PROPOSED REAR 3D VIEW
PROPOSED LOFT PLAN 2
Exploded isometric diagram showing ground floor, first floor, and loft floor layout.
LOFT CONVERSIONS EXISTING DRAWINGS This is a project I worked on by myself using Revit software. The client wanted a loft conversion and an infill. I completed the design in three days and afterward it was checked by the architect. The client requested a strip roof glazing for more light into the kitchen and diner. This project is now submitted to the council.
LEFT ELEVATION
REAR ELEVATION
PROPOSED SECTION
PROPOSED DRAWINGS The l shaped loft conversion has one master bedroom with en suite and one single bedroom adding extra space to the home. This project is completed through permitted development.
PROPOSED LEFT ELEVATION
PROPOSED REAR ELEVATION
L SHAPED DORMER CALCUATION
GF PLAN
REAR 3D VIEW
FF PLAN
ROOF PLAN
PROPOSED GF PLAN
PROPOSED FF PLAN
PROPOSED 3D VIEW
PROPOSED LOFT PLAN
PROPOSED ROOF PLAN
PROPOSED SECTION CUT
PROPOSED VIEW
LOFT CONVERSIONS This is a detailed construction section of a loft I created when I was doing building regulations during my placement. (NOT TO SCALE)
‘’RAFFY’’ COMPLEX This is a project I was working on during my second placement in a company called VESTA Design. The design drive was to create a closed complex which consists of four residential buildings, courtyard in the middle and a hotel for guests. Since I started in April 2020, I have been part of the team which worked mainly on the hotel. As an architectural assistant part 1, my job was to create the floor plans using AutoCAD software. In addition to that, I was responsible for the positioning of furniture and internal layout. As you can see below, I have shown the AutoCAD basement plan, ground floor plan and first floor plan. BASEMENT PLAN – We have designed a kitchen which serves the ground floor café and restaurant, a big conference room and a garage. GROUND FLOOR PLAN – We have designed a smaller conference room, outdoor seating and indoor café/restaurant FIRST FLOOR PLAN – we have designed twin hotel rooms with bathrooms. To the North and South, there are overall four apartments for sale as the client required, it is a one bedroom apartment with a view. The hotel has four floors where the second floor, third floor and fourth floor are the same as the first floor layout. The render below shows the hotel's front facade looking towards the street.
BASEMENT PLAN
GROUND F PLAN
FIRST F PLAN
‘’RAFFY’’ COMPLEX Later on, when the client was pleased with the configuration and design of the Hotel everything was checked by the senior architect. Afterwards, I used Photoshop to edit and render the proposed plans. As you can see below, I have shown the rendered basement plan, rendered ground floor plan and rendered first floor plan. The project now is in the final stage as we started to create exterior renders and thinking about the main façade and material consideration. The render below shows the hotel and residential buildings which enclose an interior courtyard. The existing site was a public pool area, therefore we decided to keep the existing feature.
RENDERED BASEMENT PLAN
RENDERED GROUND F PLAN
RENDERED FIRST F PLAN
OTHER WORKS This page is a compilation of a variety of renders I created using Revit Software for clients and for the company’s website where later on they were posted.
STUDIO 32 This project with internal reconfiguration and mezzanine floor was completed for a client in Islington. I was in charge of the internal layout and creating these internal renders to show the client.
46 SELSDON RD Rear extension with open plan kitchen / diner / lounge
56 DULVERTON ROAD This projects aims to increase the ground floor space to create a beautiful, large kitchen and dining area. Rear extension has lean to roof with 3 Velux windows and bifolding doors. I was in charge of this project and final renders.