Portfolio 2.2
Yousra Ennaanai
Site Analysis
Manchester
Perpicitation Temperature
The weather in Manchester is comfortable during summer usually cloudy. the highest temperature is 21 degrees in July and the lowest 2 degrees in december. There is also high chance of rain during the year with the highest level of percipitation being in October and lowest in February.
Shopping Residency Food Hotel Greenery Water
Key: Climate Sun Path Wind Direction Bus Car Footpath Site Location City Centre
Map Ancoats Distances Local vernacular Ancoats Area
Site Location
Site Sketches
Address: Radium St / Silk St, Manchester M4 6BE
When visiting the site, I was suprised to see there was a lot of construction going on. It was loud due to the cars and the construction that was happening. However, the site had some interesting buildings and areas and I wanted to document them down with drawings on my iPad.
Constraints Strengths
Easy Access
One of the advantages are that it is very easily Accessible. The yellow lines show the direction flow of people could come in. This helps the building to be visited and seen more.
Lack of Nature Next To Site
On the site directly there is no nature at all. It is surrounded by streets, buildings and construction. A few blocks away however you will see Rochdale Canal and the Ancoats green park. So I have decided that I will implicate some greenery into the site around the building.
Basic Site Shape
The basic shape allows me to use an infinite amount of creativity and explore all kinds of shapes. However in contrast to site B, I won’t have as many constraints to lead me to specific unique designs.
Materiality
The materiality around the site contains of red brick, white concrete, grey brick. Due to the variety of materials I feel like the site welcomes any material choice as everything is uniquely designed. There is no theme of colour or material.
Area popular for Performance Arts
The area of Ancoats is well known for its links to theatre and performance Arts. It is also close to the city centre which has many performance arts centres such as dance, theatre , music and Art. This means its a perfect area for a performance arts building and it will attract many people in the area.
Noise
The noice in the area might be a constraint as the people in the building can’t be disturbed. The noise is coming from all the incomplete construction as well as the busy main street. I will have to ensure to have strong soundproof walls in my building to ensure the sound to minimize the sound coming into the building.
History Of Ancoats
Ancoats cloth industry peaked but was effected when the war began in 1914. Productivity recovered post-WW1 until the 1930s.
1212
Ancoats remains a quiet place until the Ancoats Hall was built and erected by rich family The Mosley’s. They became the Lord of the Manor of Manchester.
1282
First Market.
First recorded settlement in Ancoats called Elnecot.
1788
1596
Rochdale Canal opened up causing mills and industry to rapidly develop
1800
1900
Manchester’s bids for the 1996 and 2000 Olympics caused speculative buying of property in Ancoats in the early 1990s. Bids failed and buildings were abandoned, accelerating decay. By 1998 it was estimated that 80% of business floor space in Ancoats was vacant.
1945
2000
Ancoats was originally known as ‘Antecotes’ meaning lonely cottages.
1804
The Mosley family leaves the old hall.
First Sunday school in Manchester
1912
Ancoats got its new name ‘Little Italy’ as a significant large number of italians were living in the area.
Population increases and the industrial era begins.
Overcrowding in Ancoats decreased after 1870 as people moved away to residential areas. At the end of 1900 houses in Ancoats were old and poorly built.
1990s
World War 2 ends.
Prosperity of the mills declined steadily. Ancoats became very run down and notorious for deprivation and crime.
Government accepted the £250m New Islington Project to redevelop a 31 acre section of land between the Rochdale and Ashton Canals.
Collage Response to Site Performance Type Collage
This collage shows the main elements that have stood out of me in the site. The area is surrounded with wild grass and restricted with a blue mesh barrier. The shapes of buildings were all so unique but allowed for a feeling of freedom and diversity.
The performances I chose is a variety of classical performance including dance, music and acting.
Collage of Concept Site Model
This collage represents the idea I have in my mind. I want it to be welcoming and open for everyone. I want the performers to have a relationship with the public where everyone can be well connected and enjoy the beautiful performances.
Precedent Study
Galaxy Soho Building Materiality
Use of Building
The lower three levels are used for retail and entertainment. Work spaces are located on the 4th floor. The top of the building is dedicated to bars, restaurants and cafés that provide great views of the city.
Structure
The Galaxy Soho building has 4 domed structures, put together by bridges. The floor plates are curved to create a fluid environment that surrounds courtyards and a larger central “canyon”. The architecture is no longer just square blocks instead it is made out of volumes that flow and create a sense of continuous mutual adaptation and fluid movements between the structures.
Implication into my project
This project contains the idea I’m trying to achieve. Just like the dance im selecting, the structure of the building is flowy. I will practice variations of the structure to discover and come up with design ideas for my building.
Plan View
Exterior Interior
Aluminium Glass
Stone Terazzo
Stainless Steel
Glass Reinforced Gypsum
Precedent Study
Materiality Implication into my project
This precedent is similar to the concept model I created. The idea was to have different elements and to connect them together. I liked the way the shapes in this structure are irregular but all the bridges connected them together.
Plan Views
Tianjin Juilliard School
Use of Building
The Tianjin Juilliard School is used for a variety of performances and teaching spaces. It contains communal areas and large amounts of glazing that offer glimpses inside.
Interior Detail
Level -1
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Stainless Steel
Glass-Fibre-Reinforced Concrete
Wood Glazing
Design Process
As I chose Site A. I felt like the site gave me infinite design possibilities for my building. Firstly due to the simple square shape of the site I want to break apart from that and give the building a unique shape with different elements. I also wanted to ensure I had space for green areas and so had to workout how i will leave empty spaces on the site where people can walk through and enjoy some nature.
My Performance Arts choice
I concluded to include a variety of performance arts into my building such as Dance, Acting, and Classical music. My building is all about movement of the body so I decided to create a fluid, circulating atmosphere. For my building I took inspiration from the arial silk dancing due to their elegent and free flowing dance movements.
Dance Acting Music
Design Process
Exploring Flowy and Curvy Structures
Fisrtly I started sketching some ideas down. Exploring curvy structures and ideas I had for the building.
Concept Models
When exploring shapes with concept models I wanted to see how i could leave empty spaces where people could work but also how to intergrate a flowy structure or element into it.
Design Process
First Developed Concept Building
Initially the drawing of this design really interested me at first. As from the side it looks like its held up by flowing structures. However, when i carried on with the design and created a programme for it. I didn’t like the circulation of the building as it was too basic and struggled to make it work. As well as that i thought the building had too many harsh straight lines and so I explored my other ideas .
Design Process
Concept Building Drawings
When creating these drawsings. I had an idea of material already so I took all my iterations and created perspectives with some material detail. I decided on drawing number three as the shape really stood out to me as it broke away from the square site and gave it a unique flowy movement. Further on i explored more circulating shapes and decided on the idea shown on the next page.
Concept Building
As the flowy shape was too difficult for me to create on Revit I went with an accurate circle shape. In the bottom floor I wanted to create a gape where people could walk through the site and enjoy some outside space. However, one of the constraints were that no sunlight would be able to shine through into the centre. on the sides I would have the cafe and common areas. First floor would be the theatre. Second floor the communal practise spaces which is shown on the right. In the top floors I wanted to put the accomodation with private practise spaces and then have an open balcony on inside of the bulding so you can see other people living there aswell and make it easier for people to connect. As well as that I wanted to purt stairs going through the atrium which would give it a very interesting look.
I didn’t carry on with the design as i felt like the shape was too solid and looks simple on the outside. Aswell as that the outside area would have no light coming in which was a big issue to me.
Gaps entry into the outside garden underneath the building.
Female
restrooms Small
Residence
Residence
Residence
Residence
Practise spaces
Theatre
Outside area underneath the building.
and male changing/
storage spaces
Floor plan of Practise area spaces
Practise
Final Selected Concept Building
These drawings show my initial ideas and planning for the new and improved building design. It allows the sunlight to get into the site more effectivily and leaves empty open space on the ground floor for greenery. I also wanted to connect the buildings well and started exploring how the stairs will be implented in the building. The theatre also has a unique feature as the people in the resideny buildings can access the seats seperately as well as I connected both buildings together allowing for a more grande and unique look.
Concept Model 1:200
I made this model using paper and styrofoam. In the images you can see the analysis I made about the building and site.
Vignettes
Residency Musician
Residency Dancer/Actor
Exterior
Theatre
Programme
Circulation
Practice Space Allocations
Green represents lift connection throughout buidling. Red represents the circulation that people can go around the building
In this diagram I show which residency floor can use which private practise space. The practice floors all contain variety of practise spaces for a variety of performance arts people.
Bubble Diagram
Volumetric diagram
Ergonomics Precedent
Plan Drawing
Gomba / Hetedik Müterem
The Gomba was completed 1943 in Budapest. Initially a departure area, cash- and waiting room and a café were placed in three building sectors. Due to its spatial space composition and extremely slim reinforced concrete structure, in 1997, it has been recorded as a listed building under monumental protection. For the reconstruction, the main basic design concept was to achieve the perfect circular symmetry taking classical conservation in mind. The orginal structure was improved and frameless curved thermal glass, curved fine concrete panels and modern details were added. The pillars, beams and cantilevered roof slabs were improved.
Implication into my project
Section Drawing
Im taking inspiration from this building as it brings the same idea I have for my own building. The curvy classical features and the perfectly symmetrical shape is what I will base my design on. The structure of this building will also help me understand how to structure my own circular building.
Cantilivered roof slab
curved thermal glass
Concrete pillars
curved fine concrete panels
1:200 Plan Drawing - The site
1:100 Plan Drawing - Ground floor
1:200 Plan Drawing
1:200 Plan Drawing
1:200 Plan Drawing
1:200 Plan Drawing
1:200 Plan Drawing - Units
1:500 Section Drawing
1:200 Section Drawing
1:200 Elevations
North Elevation South Elevation
1:200 Elevation East Elevation West Elevation
Material Geopolymer
Concrete
Geopolymer concrete (GPC) can be considered the next step in concrete innovation, due to its environmentally friendly composition, eliminating the need for ordinary Portland cement (OPC) during the production process of concrete. This subsequently reduces the CO2 emissions and carbon footprint. It is a cement-free concrete which can potentially provide a saving in embodied carbon of between 75% and 87% when compared to standard concrete mixes. Additionally, it aids in reducing the carbon footprint associated with concrete production and use in construction projects. Geopolymer concrete exhibits high resistance to fire and corrosion, whilst possesing high compressive and tensile strength values. It also cures quicker than and experiences less shrinkage than standard concrete, resulting in enhanced strength and ultimately structural integrity.
White Timber Battens
Wood is one of the eldest, most sustainable and environmentally friendly construction materials available. This is can be credited to its natural absorption of carbon dioxide during its growing process, its utility and recyclability/use as a biofuel.
Glass Curtain Wall Natural Stone
Electrochromic Glass is a glass with electrical properties that allows for fine tuning of the amount of sunlight and UV radiation that can pass through the glazing. This essentially removes the need for separate shading systems. By adapting to the external stimuli, such as sunlight, SageGlass reduces energy use by reducing required heating in winter, air conditioning in summer and electrical lighting all year.
Environmentally speaking, the use of recycled stone can eliminate energy, water, and other resources required during the manufacture of new products from virgin or raw material sources. This ultimately leads to a reduction in the impact to ecosystems and exhaustion of resource supplies.
Environmental features
Green features: Water flow feature/ Garden spaces
I have added in a garden area where both the residents and the public can rest. The building has a waterflowing feature where the water flows alongside the building.
Electrochromic Glass
Electrochromic Glass is a glass with electrical properties that allows for fine tuning of the amount of sunlight and UV radiation that can pass through the glazing. This essentially removes the need for separate shading systems. By adapting to the external stimuli, such as sunlight, SageGlass reduces energy use by reducing required heating in winter, air conditioning in summer and electrical lighting all year.
Solar Panels Underground Heating system
Solar panels provide a pollutant-free method of power generation, whilst cutting down utility costs. They are usually accompanied by low maintenance costs, with most reliable solar panel manufacturers offering 20-25 years warranty. In addition, they significantly decrease CO2 emmisions.
Rainwater Harvesting
Rain water harvesting comprises of the collection, storage and purification of rain water that runs off from roof. In turn, it can be used to operate the plumbing system and for the hydration of greenery, whilst preserving ground water for other uses, such as drinking water.
Underground heating introduces a flow of warm water (25-27 C) through a circuit of pipes beneath the finished floor in order to heat the specified space. It provides an even distribution of heating in the space, whilst enhancing heat efficiency and safety.
Structure Loads Structure
A1 : Timber cladding
A2 : Glass panels
A3: Residency wall structure
A4: Residency floor slab
A5: Metal beam structure
B1: Glass panels
B2: Metal beam structure
B3: Concrete wall
B4: Timber Cladding
C: Garden
Construction Details
Exhibition
2.2 Study Trip - Ordsall Hall
Design Journal
Design Journal
