BA MSA Selected Projects

Project 1: Studio 3.2 ‘Anew Islington’ Perspective Visualisation

Project 1: Studio 3.2 ‘Anew Islington’ The 3.2 brief investigates a post-covid High-Rise. I focused my approach onthree themes, Innovation, Sustainability, and Community. With a keen interest in innovative and organic forms, my project proposes a sustainable and environmentally driven design that integrates passive systems to minimise use of energy and impact on the environment. Natural air circulation throughtout the building minimises transmission of viruses, and column free floor spaces optimises use and adaptability for commercial uses. In addition, landscaping encourages ‘break from the office’. The revitilisation of the area to promote well-being, productivity, and social cohesion.

Process and Development

Rooftop Bar Visualisation

Diagrams

1:50 Sectional Isometric

Office Space Internal Visualisation

Studio 3.2: Landscape Proposal

Landscaping Strategy The importance of landscaping grew as the project developed. By focusing on integrating landscape design, the overall project unified. The circulation removes monotonous walks and encourages excitement and exploration.

Furthermore, altering the placement of the tram removed the limitation and complication of the segration of the site into two. With the tram placed adjacent to the road, this becomes more practical for access and future uses for the site.

Site Landscaping Strategy: Site Map @ 1:250

Near Visualisation: Landscaping & Tower up-close

1. Relocating tramlines adjacent to Pollard Street for practicality.

2. Designing circulation & landscape

3. Introducing a small amphitheater

Final Proposal:

South-East Elevation

Orthographic Plans & Sections

Typical Large Office Floor Plan

Wellbeing/Breakout Space Floor Plan

Small Office Space Floor Plan

South-West Elevation

South-West Section

LEMENTARY SHEET @A1 Project 2: NG’.

Project Context:

Technologies C Site: ....... EndPart Site Condition Climate: Bangalore, India.

Structure: Steel Frame System: ... Brick Cladding

EVALUATION Pros: An EnvironmentalMATERIALITY drivenCOMPARISSON design +utilising the knowl-Cons: Metal Frame + Metal Frame + ds well to my site, located in Bangalore India because BrickCladding: BrickCladding: angalore environment.

The steel frame structure and edge and skills that we have learnt throught our BA + Local Material - Carbon Heavy predominant within Bangalore as the context is rich + Contextual - Labour Intensive evelopers utilises this construction method construct Technologies unit.

The brief requires to design a + Local Methodol- Steel is a finite ch as Sustainable land use, materiality, and Operaogy and unsustainable ateriality, construction method, and the use of reresource commercial office based in Bangalore, India, using sustainable life cycle, by using recycled bricks from Timber Frame + Frame + local building material and technologies. Glazing Cladding: Timber Glazing Cladding:

, and big masses of glazing, would set significant are new construction method that is still being exn in Bangalore would prove to be expensive to export 1. Photovoltaic Panels cialists. Moreover, masses of glazing in Bangalore equire masses of mechanical ventilations as a cooling 2. Concrete Core Placement 3. Maximise North Facade utput, and this would be very unsustainable.

Glazing for optimum daylight

+Sequesters Carbon + Sustainable +Promotes sustainability & Well-being

- New Method - Requires specialist.

- Mass glazing production is unsustainable.

I utilised perforated brick designs to allow passive circulation, to reduce the need of cooling system.

The large glazings is designedIteration facing away from diIteration 3: Skylight and Glazing addition for Daylighting.

4: Atrium addition for optimum daylighting rect sunlight to allow natural lighting and to prevent heat gain and over heating.

INTEGRATIVE DETAIL STUDY SYNTHESIS continuation (Learning Outcomes: GC1, 1.2 + GC10, 10.1) Drawing @1:50

Drawing @1:20

‘Raw’ Sectional Drawing details: 1. 100mm Recycled Bricks 2. 20mm Concrete cast bonding 3. 25mm wall cavity 4. 30mm insulation 5. 250x350mm Steel Beams 6. 250x350mm Steel Columns 7. 250mm Floor Slab 8. 50mm Heavy duty Bolt fixings 9. Kingspan Studs 10. Render and cavity Closer 11. 12mm OSB 12. Window Water Capping 13. 50x1200x1200mm S/P Panels 14. Trapezoid Fire Stopper 15. 120mm Galv Metal Brack. Angles 16. Damp Proof Course 17. Damp Proof Membrane 18. 120mm Concrete Floor Finish 19. 150x180mm Anchor bolts+Plates 20. 250mm R.C. Foundation 21. Screed + Soft Aggregates and infills.

Drawing Elevational Collage

Roof to Wall Junction

Gazing & Facade to Floor Construction

Financial Considerations:

Architects have a varied role throughout the construction process. According to the Architect’s Pocket book (5th Edition), architects have a role as cost advisors depending on the size of the project. The larger the project, the more interdisciplinary teams, and financial advisors may be required. According to the RIBA Framework, initial estimated construction cost is used to form the initial project budget figures. However, as the project brief develops, along with project risks, the project budget will be updated with the consideration of market changes, and inflations and risks. Cost consultants’ experts are integrated into the design team ensuring the project is cost-effective. As the project develops, cost plan control is updated with the agreed and anticipated changes and the release of any contingency funds.

PERFORMANCE RESULTS: ENERGY LOAD: (kWh/yr) Lighting: 196355 Heating: 0 Cooling: 34722

DAYLIGHT: Underlit: 59 Well lit: 24 Overlit: 18 Glass Wall Distribution: 45%

ereas, my project’s actual GFA is approx. erlit. Iteration 2 + 3 shows Glazing fenesighting of the building. For the building to eration 4.

PERFORMANCE RESULTS: ENERGY LOAD: (kWh/yr) Lighting: 189595 -186215 Heating: 0 (the same) Cooling: 351220 - 348928

Sefeira Analysis Comparisson:

4 requires less cooling and lighting enerterms of ‘Daylighting’, Iteration 4 with the 3, as the atrium adds a natural daylighting derlit’. The results of iteration 4 reinforces resulted in a greater performance results,

Island Site + Moscow The island site does not have any existing building attached to the site, so this requires a carefull solid wall/ glazed ratio, and fenestration. This comparisson concluded that 30% double glazing throughout had met a good daylighting and building performance.

DAYLIGHT: Underlit: 41 -54 Well lit: 26 - 28 Overlit: 33 - 19 Glass Wall Distribution: 55%

Corner Site + Bangalore This iteration had existing building on W+S of the site, skylight had been introduced, and bigger glazing on the N facade indirect daylight.

Similarly to my project, this corner site concluded that 50% glazing throughout meets good daylighting and Building performace.

Socio-Ethical Responsibilities:

and the buildings functionality. This is done by studying the office’s internal lighting and daylighting within the space. The renders, as shown below, results gathered from the Sefeira analysis. As shown on Interior office 1 (8AM) + Interior Office 2 (3pm), the office is well-lit, especially from the West s solid and ‘dark’, so lighting is still needed to illuminate for the space. In addition, as the office is ‘larger’ than the brief, this inevitably became a benefit, e. The most effective render is seen on Interior Office Render 2. (3pm) as this shows that the designed glazing reduces ‘direct’ sunlight to reduce direct from the glazing is penetrating through the glazing to optimise indirect daylighting, as initially designed, and proposed. This means that my design, worked effectively, as illustrated on the Interior office 2. Lastly, Interior Office Render 3 is a visualisation of the Office at approx. 8pm (20:00), and the -lit for the workers, if they wish to stay late to work. In terms of materiality, the spatial quality, and the chosen materiality (Steel Framework + Brick ce design, as Steel frame and brick are ‘industrious’, ‘heavy’, and resilient materials, which gives comfort for office workers, as this signifies innovation, truction systems throughout the world.

3. Interior Office Render: 8pm (20:00)

s precedent and Alter-

With the ever-increasing complexity of contemporary living, architects have a varied role within the society, environment, and the design team. As architects, we have the responsibility to work multiple roles, and with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and promote environmental conscious and well-being centered design. Thus, architects must fully be aware and responsive of the impact of their clients and their design.

The RIBA framework includes ‘Inclusive Design Strategy’ that considers both the well being of the community and the impact of the design in the environment. The focus is that the more inclusion is considered, the more effective the design and project will be. In this instance, this project considers the safety of the users well being by adhering the Building Regulations ‘Fire Safety’ and addressing wellbeing by considering fire escapes and green atrium spaces for users during their breaks. As for the construction, builders and laborers are regard as safe to work because of the chosen construction method of prefabrication which is efficient and less laborious. Lastly, accessibility is highly considered with central core, and generous entry and exits for wheelchair users. In addition, passive strategies are highly focused to achieve passive outcomes, and mitigate Carbon emissions by using fewer mechanical ventilations.

1:5 Junction Details:

Detail @1:5

Junction Detail: Window, Wall & Floor

1. Aluminium Clad uPVC w/ Thermal beak 2. 6mm w/ 10mm Double glazing windows 3. Water Capping 4. 80,100x75mm recycled brick 5. 20mm concrete cast bonding 6. 12mm OSB & Cavity Stopper 7. 25mm Wall Cavity 8 250 Reinforced Concrete Composite 9. Trapezoid Fire Stopper* 10. 250x150mm Steel Beam 11. 50x1200x1200mm Sound proof panel 12. Inner Brick wall 13. 120x120x120 Galv. Reinforced Brackets 14. 250x350mm Steel Columns

Key characteristics of this junction:* - Trapezoid Fire Stopper to prevent fire from spreading upper/lower floors.

- Galvanised Reinforced Angle Brackets used to hold Brick panels in-situ, for durability, sturdiness, and efficient fixing.

Typical Floor Plans @1:500

TAIL STUDY SYNTHESIS (Learning Outcomes: GC1, 1.2 + GC10, 10.1)

th Brick Cladding: Training Centre Mexi-

Wall to Ground Floor Construction

During the ‘Handovers’, ensuring that the client recieves the desired designs as initially planned, and that both users, developers and architects have their fair-share in terms of the financial viability of the project.

hting (throughout the day)

2. Interior Office Render: 3pm (15:00)

In the case of this project, quantity surveyors, risk asessors, and financial consultants will highly be regarded throughout the process, especially throughout the projects development. This project will be highly regarded as a ‘quick’, and cost effective construction, because of the use of prefabricated systems and recycled materials that will be collected from nearby construction sites, and used as brick cladding. In addition, brick panels are contextural so demands are high, and prices are valued, in comparisson to timber and other cladding materials. Passive systems, such as operable windows, and perforated brick pannels will also alleviate mechanical and service cost, which will have a significant impact on the overall building performance. With better building performance will highly result in a cost effective, and efficient building for users and clients.

Iteration & Ideation 2: - Timber cladding assembly serrated preventing water from collecting underneath each timber cladding.

-40x40mm timber battens: rather than steel

Iteration & Ideation 2:Timber cladding

OFFICE

LIGHTING

FIRE SAFETY

WATER

FIRE ESCAPES

Drawings, developments & technical details OFFICE GROUND FLOOR PLAN

GROUND FLOOR PLAN:

FIRE SAFETY: As often mentioned and illustrated in the diagrams, fire safety is essential within this design to protect the users incase of fire breaks out. The Junctional section (1:5) emphasized the use of Trapezoid Fire Stopper to prevent fire from spreading through each floors. Furthermore, the strategic placement of the central core is designed for easier access for to exit the premises safely. The office roof top plan shows the Building Regulations 18m radius where people can access the core’s fire exit safely.

Technical Hand-drawings, and envelope iterations

OFFICE TYPICAL PLAN (Lvl 1-3)

OFFICE ROOF TOP PLAN

OFFICE TYPICAL PLAN:

Ground Floor Plan

Typical Office Floor Plan

North Elevation drawn @ 1:200

Roof Terrace Access Precipitation

Sun Path & Solar Radiation

Exhausted hot-air from the building

Atrium Visualisation

Passive Ventilation

Primary SFS

Office Space Visualisation

Technologies Part C

Prevailing Wind

Project 3 :

Studio 2.2 Urban Accupuncture The 2.2 brief requires to design a social housing and a shelter for homelessness, in the center of Manchester. The homelessness in Manchester is steadily increasing. My proposal aims to tackle homelessness and social exclusion by providing temporary-home with communal areas, and community-led coffees to fight against homelessness.

These small coffee spaces will offer skills and experience for the homeless in order to provide vocational experience to aid them with their career. Furthermore, an office-to-hire integrated with the community space will provide monetary support for the homelessness.

Lastly, the use of timber promotes prefabricated construction for an efficient construction process in response to the pandemic.

PV Panels Floors

Access & Lift

Exploded Sectional Isometric Diagram

Design Iteration 2: Housing, Community & Workspace

Design Iteration 3: Protruding Facades & Balconies

Project 4 : Parametric Pavilion The introduction of third-year initiated through questioning our architectural positions, as individuals. For this project I manifested my interest in sustainable design and innovative approaches.

South Elevation @ 1:200

With a keen interest in fluidity within structures, I explored the use of Grasshopper to design an organic parametric form that evokes people’s thoughts and attention.

Advocating people with the benificial possibilities of technological innovation, and how innovative sustainable designs will be the driver to fight the climate crisis is the purpose of this pavilion.

South Section @ 1:200

Plan @ 1:200

Interior Visualisation 1: Lighting

Interior Visualisation 2: Explore

Site Intentions: My intention to the Brownfield site is to design a space that brings explorative experience to ‘MAKE’ the space feel less empty.

The collage illustrates my personal impression of the site, as it felt, grey, empty and disconnected, In response, my proposed pavilion will showcase the ‘experience’, and my solution to the ‘empty’ and ‘disconnected’ space.

Technical Hand Drawings