REGENERATION OF VAUXHALL PLEASURE GARDENS FOR GENERATION Z
DESIGN REALIZATION REPORT Course Code: BENVGA08
Tae-In ‘Timmy’ Yoon Unit 22
Izaskun Chinchilla Unit Tutors: Carlos Jimenez DR Tutor: Pedro Gil
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VAUXHALL PLEASURE GARDENS DURING ITS HEYDAYS IN THE 18th CENTURY
‘Vauxhall Gardens is peculiarly adapted to the taste of the English nation; there being a mixture of curious show, — gay exhibition, musick, vocal and instrumental, not too refined for the general ear; — for all of which only a shilling is paid; and, though last, not least, good eating and drinking for those who choose to purchase that regale.’ James Boswell- Boswell’s Life of Johnson (1851)
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CONTENTS
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0.0 Introduction 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
Unit 22 Agenda and Understanding Generation Z Getting to Know Generation Z Project Starting Point Vauxhall’s Lost Legacy of the Pleasure Garden
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Building Form Systems, Planning and Context
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Context 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
Vauxhall- London UK London’s Green spaces and Allotment culture Wider context development scheme Examining the immediate context Human context
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Environmental Analysis 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11
Sunlight and Seasonal Data Solar Heat Gain and Daylight Hours Geological Analysis Produce growing potential of site Wind and Sound Environmental consideration summary
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Building Form and Systems 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24
Program analysis and schematic Axonometric view of full scheme Divided Responsibility Acoustic Strategy Waste Recyclage Strategy Structural Strategy Botanic Laboratory GA plans and sections Botanic Laboratory Modular System for Growth over Time Botanic Laboratory Delivery ‘Growth’ Plan Schematic Botanic Laboratory Water Collection/ Plumbing System Botanic Laboratory Energy Harvest and Distribution System Botanic Laboratory Overall Structural Strategy Botanic Laboratory Construction Sequence
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Building Construction (30%)
Package A: Leaf Canopy Activity Zone A2.0 A2.1 A2.2 A2.3 A2.4 A2.5 A2.6 A2.7 A2.8
Leaf Canopy Key Structural Strategies Index Canopy Development and Varying Materiality Selection for balance Overall Canopy Structure and Construction Sequence Steel Mainframe Breakdown Tension Brace and PTFE Fabric Roofing Secondary PTFE Cone Roofing Detail Aluminium Cross Brace Frame for ETFE Panels Tensile Frame with Transluscent Acrylic Panels and Petal Drying Area Pad Foundation System
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Building Perfomance (15%)
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Acoustic Fan Noise Reduction Strategy Canopy Structural Strategy for Wind Ventilation and Lighting Strategy for Internal Modules -Petal drying Kitchens -Modular Greenhouse Units -Flowerbed Pavillions -Topsy Turvy Tomato Planters Botanical Laboratory MEP -Sunlight Gathering Strategy -Energy Distribution System -Water Collection and Distribution System
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Package B: Botanical Laboratory B2.0 B2.1 B2.2 B2.3 B2.4 B2.5 B2.6 B2.7 B2.8
Botanical Laboratory Module Key Section Modular Component Details and Constuction Details Courgette Bed and Route Making Foundations -Pile Foundation Installation Sequence -Courgette Bed and Route Making Blocks -Special Courgette Bed for Light Canopy Units Rooftop Allotment Cores -Explanatory Exploded Axo -Construction Sequence Allotment Light Canopy -Explanatory Exploded Axo -Connection Details Vertical Herb Towers Hanging Tree Nursery Leaf shelter -Explanatory Exploded Axo -Connection Detail Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter and Market Stall -Explanatory Exploded Axo and section -Transformation Details -Power generation Details Harvestor Bench
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4.1 Key Stakeholders and their Roles 4.2 Funding 4.3 Procurement -Implemented Methods -Procurement Justification 4.4 Delivery Timeline 4.5 Contractual Relationship between Client, Architect and Contractor 4.6 Material Sourcing 4.7 Key Roles and Relationships During Construction 4.8 Risk Managment and Health and Safety
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Bibliography
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Package C: Production and Green Zone Modular Structures C2.1 Acoustic Fan Holding Bay -Materiality Breakdown -Fan Swing Mechanism -Festival Tansformation Sequence C2.2 Modular Green House Unit -Unit Make Up -Installation -Smart compost bin Make up C2.3 Flower bed Pavillion -Module Make up -Winter use and Heat Pump Schematic C2.4 Flower bed Nooks 5
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0.0 Introduction 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
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Unit 22 Agenda and Understanding Generation Z Getting to Know Generation Z Project Starting Point Vauxhall’s Lost Legacy of the Pleasure Garden
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Unit 22 Agenda and Understanding Generation Z Getting to Know Generation Z Project Starting Point Vauxhall’s Lost Legacy of the Pleasure Garden
Unit presentation precedents
0.1 UNIT AGENDA: EMPOWERING THE LEGACY OF GENERATION Z
WHO ARE GENRATION Z? The term ‘Generation Z’ is often used to describe the generation born between 2000 and 2010. Many people of this age are highly connected in modern societies, having had lifelong access to communication and media technologies A Magid whitepaper stated that they exhibit positive feelings about the increasing ethnic diversity and they are (insert statistic?) more likely than older generations to have social circles, which include people from different ethnic groups, races and religions. Generation Z is also considered to be more socially responsible because of greater access to information technology. As a result they are spatially aware of ecological problems and are therefore more likely to take a proactive stance towards the environment. ‘74% of teenagers, globally, consider climate change and global warming to be a greater threat than drugs, violence or war [1]
WHY SHOULD WE EMPOWER THE LEGACY OF GENERATION Z? The process in which ‘free time’ became ‘consumption time’ began in the second half of the nineteenth century. This threw the concept of public space into crisis as it began to be conceived not only as an element for exercising (political) control, but also for financial gain. Thus, cities became the objects of rational and utilitarian planning, which have redefined the field of architecture. Children, agents participating only in the industrial and economical development of Europe as false adults, became second-class citizens. Public space has been redefined to transport and provide, to buy and sell. For years, cities did not recognize any rights for children, giving them little or no space to dream, learn, interact, inform or contribute to society. Modernity has thus far made only a few shy attempts to reshape this ideology. A significant turning point in this process of restructuring, took place during the 1960s, demonstrated by numerous expressions of social discontent, in the form of art or public protest which have continued throughout recent decades, The festive subversion and anti-authoritarian outbursts from playful logic began to be employed as political tools in an attempt to generate alternative ways of making and contemplating the city, as well as organizing community life [2]. While this sensibility from the 60’s has widely influenced pedagogy, the architecture of schools, nurseries, playgrounds and sport areas and the city as a whole have not been revisited. Public space is still dominated by the car that facilitates the transportation of some citizens to and from their private homes, workplaces or centre’s of consumption. Councils are increasingly overwhelmed by transport problems, which often disregard the friendliness and quality of the public realm in urban environments. Generation Z are weak and vulnerable in our public spaces (both virtual and physical) and limited reserve of public buildings because rights have increasingly been transferred to the producers and consumers leading the market to redefine the way we live and interact with each other within the urban landscape. In the last decade, the idea that a socially conscious design can empower people has become popular. Those practicing ‘empowerment through design’ think innovation can be used as a catalyst for positive change in our society. The notion of empowerment is usually orientated to vulnerable groups and paying careful attention to their ignored rights. Generation Z can therefore benefit from the theory and practice on empowerment. Our design strategies will be conscious of others needs producing architectures which are flexible, visible and usable. Users’ feedback will become a crucial tool to critique our role as designers. Applying empowerment as a socially conscious design methodology can be viewed as a positive force, which will enhance the capacity of Generation Z to production inclusive and livable environments in the future. This bigger presence can constitute a legacy with remarkable material value, which will become valuable custom to pass on to the future. We are especially interested in the fabrication of heritage buildings and urban environments that benefit not only their owners and direct users but also the local community as a whole, impacting upon the ecosystem in the municipal area. The unit will investigate whether a better understanding of Generation Z and their capacity to empower themselves through design, when considered as first class citizens will produce the capacity to reshape cities with a remarkable legacies and outstanding heritage.
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0.2 GETTING TO KNOW GENERATION Z
All that time infront of a screen will give rise to health risks due to a sedimentary lifestyle.
LACK INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Gen-Z-ers are wired for fast delivery of content, data, and images from digital mediums. They demand, rather expect, an interactive experience and feedback instantly in playing and learning environments.
Unlike previous generations, where much of the engagement with the world was one of passive observation, these days Gen-Z-ers take for granted the ability to interact and shape the world while HOBBIES TO CAREERS they observe it. Leading many to suggest that Gen-Z-ers will be Having access to the internet from an early age, Gen-Z-ers are well aware the most socially aware generation eve of the wealth of knowledge at their fingertips and use the internet to fuel
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Generation Z members are ‘Digital Natives’ who were born during or after the general introduction of digital technologies to society. Through interacting with digital technology from an early age, they have a greater comfort level of their use compared to other generations
INSTANT / CONSTANT FEEDBACK
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http://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/generation-gaps/generation-z.htm How Generation Z work- Lance Looper (2014)
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their personal interests and hobbies. Gen-Z-ers follow their passions fiercely and are interested in pursuing careers they will enjoy compared FEEDBACKto job security.
WITH THE WORLD Gen-Z-ers are wired for fast delivery ofENGAGED content, data, and images Unlike previous generations, where much of the engagement with the from digital mediums. They demand, rather expect, an interactive world was one of passive observation, these days Gen-Z-ers take for experience and feedback instantly in playing and learning granted the ability to interactenvironand shape the world while they observe it. Value peer to peer learning Leading many to suggest that Gen-Z-ers will be the most socially aware ments.
Highly interactive / questioning in class compared to past generations
HEALTH RISKS Gen-Z-ers tend to be more comfortable infront of a screen than with a
person face to face. They are more likely to smile in front of a screen that to a person during conversation
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Timeline Exploring the day in a life of a Gen Z er
Kevin gets up to his phone playing the radio of this favourite breakfast show
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Unit 22 Agenda and Understanding Generation Z Getting to Know Generation Z Project Starting Point Vauxhall’s Lost Legacy of the Pleasure Garden
0.3 PROJECT STARTING POINT BOTANIC LABORATORY PHASE 1 The initial structure to be applied on site Phase 1
BOTANIC LABORATORY FOR GENERATION Z
A key characteristic that define Generation Z is their fluency, or some may argue over dependence, on technology. These Digital Natives are very engaged with the world though social media and have a higher degree of social and environmental concerns as compared to previous generations. A consequence of a life in front of a screen however, is the lack of Phase 1 is the core of the Botanic Laboratory and where all the extention work would be ‘grown’ off from. This drawing shows how I envision the interaction with nature or the outdoors in general. By considering these characteristics, we laboratory would be used from day to day, as a garden and playground for generation Z members from the Vauxhall Primary School. can see there is a huge disparity between Generation Z’stheconcern for the natural environment and their knowledge of nature, especially in its tacit forms. PLANNED GROWTH: To deal with the disparity between concern and knowledge of nature, it is first necessary to question what nature is. ‘Nature’ is a highly loaded term and vast in its scope and application. It is first necessary to be specific in what aspect of nature to promote/exaggerate to The Topsy Turvy tomato holders will be a permanent fixture of the botanic help Generation Z members connect the disparity. The humble pot comlaboratory. A pot will beplant assigned toexperiment a student to look after. monly done in school primary school will be the basis of the project. The plant growing Tomatoes project has always been at the heart of modern day schooling. It is one of the most fundamental experiments/ experiences that attempt to engage children with nature in an academic setting. With Generation Z losing touch with nature, the importance of the pot plant growing experiment should be emphasized. In essence, the main function of the preceding project was to develop a children centric botanic laboratory that exaggerates the plant growing process- creating an artificial nature to promote real nature. The idea is for the laboratory to be supported by the allotment holder in the neighbouring site, helping with the maintenance of the laboratory that Courgettes cannot The main produce of the laboratory is the humble courgette. and tomatoes have a similar harvest time and therefore can be sold simultaneously harvest market. Courgettes arein also addition the most profitable vegatable as they be done by the children, in turn gaining a new plot withininhavethethe laboratory to their the highest weight to price ratio compared to supermarket prices. existing plot. The grown produce will be sold during harvest season to generate profits to Courgette expand the scheme throughout its site.
EXPANDING THE BOTANIC LABORATORY INTO THE PLEASURE GARDEN An important aspect of the Botanic lab was its ability to be expanded as more produce was sold. To enable this functionality, the design was developed through a series of components that allowed for maximum flexibility in its growth. The design intent of the regeneration of The towers hold 4 types of herbs. Unlike the two produce above, these herbs can be cultivated allof year round thus provide a constant source of profit the Pleasure Garden is to speculate the full extent of the ‘growth’ theandBotanic Laboratory and learning aid to the Generation Z members. into the new site both physically and in terms of program. Basil
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Initial phase of the Botanic Laboratory to be expanded into the Vauxhall Pleasure Garden
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Unit 22 Agenda and Understanding Generation Z Getting to Know Generation Z Project Starting Point Vauxhall’s Lost Legacy of the Pleasure Garden
0.4 VAUXHALL’S LOST LEGACY OF THE PLEASURE GARDEN EXPLORING THE CLUES FROM THE PAST As stated before, Vauxhall Pleasure Garden has a rich history of being a centre of public entertainment stretching 2 centuries from the 17h century. Records were kept documenting its development and it is the intent of the regeneration to draw inspiration from its heyday to aid attract the public into the park. The project is as much about targeting Generation Z in learning about nature and engaging the outdoors as it is about bringing back the legacy of the Pleasure Garden.
1742 In its early days, Vauxhall Pleasure Garden’s main attraction was ‘The Grove’ where there was a music pavillion at the centre which also housed an organ.
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the straight row of boxes were called ‘dinner boxes’ where people could enjoy their food but also provide shelter from the elements- rain being a well documented problem.
Supper Boxes The Organ Building
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They became much more extravagent during this period and took on an arcade form. The supper box idea of this period will become relevant to the design. Comparing the footprint of the Pleasure Garden to its current state
1850 The advent of the railway line to the west of the Pleasure Garden proved to be devastating for the Gardens. Leading to its bankrupsy.
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Unit 22 Agenda and Understanding Generation Z Getting to Know Generation Z Project Starting Point Vauxhall’s Lost Legacy of the Pleasure Garden
The Pleasure Garden at this time hosted a myriad of different attractions to keep visitor numbers high. However, the Pleasure Garden could no longer function as a sanctuary from the industrialisation of Vauxhall
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Vauxhall- London UK London’s Green spaces and Allotment culture Wider context development scheme Examining the immediate context Human context
Environmental Analysis 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11
Sunlight and Seasonal Data Solar Heat Gain and Daylight Hours Geological Analysis Produce growing potential of site Wind and Sound Environmental consideration summary
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Program analysis and schematic Axonometric view of full scheme Divided Responsibility Acoustic Strategy Waste Recyclage Strategy Structural Strategy Botanic Laboratory GA plans and sections Botanic Laboratory Modular System for Growth over Time Botanic Laboratory Delivery ‘Growth’ Plan Schematic Botanic Laboratory Water Collection/ Plumbing System Botanic Laboratory Energy Harvest and Distribution System Botanic Laboratory Overall Structural Strategy Botanic Laboratory Construction Sequence
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1.1 VAUXHALL- LONDON UK
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Vauxhall is located to the south of the river Thames and prior to the industrial revolution was a rural village with predominately flat plains with scatterings of marshlands. It provided market garden produce for the nearby City of London across the river. Vauxhall Pleasure Garden was opened in 1662 as a retreat for Londoners from the crowded urban lifestyle. With the construction of Vauxhall Bridge and Vauxhall Bridge Road in 1816, the village was subsumed by the town of Lambeth and the industrialization it entailed perhaps its most famous export being Vauxhall Ironworks which would in turn become the famous automobile company. The construction of the railway to Waterloo station destroyed many of Vauxhall’s streets and lead to the closing of Vauxhall Pleasure Garden in 1840.
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People per SQ km shown on boroughs with the highest density in UK according to 2011 Concensus by Office for National Statistics
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1.2 LONDON’S GREEN SPACES AND ALLOTMENT CULTURE Despite the high urban population density, London has dedicated itself in preserving alot of its green spaces is the form of public parks. At the same time, the government has also set a portion of very densely populated areas with council run allotment spaces.
LONDON GREENSPACE MAPPING
Green space percentage over whole of London
Green space percentage over whole of Vauxhall
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Urban Allotments examples in London
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1.3 WIDER CONTEXT DEVELOPMENT SCHEME Merano Residences
Vauxhall is currently under the ‘Nine Elms- On the South Bank’ scheme that is introducing more retail, office and residential spaces to the area. This map shows the extent in which the site is affected by on going and planned developments.
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I plan to introduce the Vauxhall Pleasure Garden regeneration as part of this scheme. Arguing that the area is in need of more green public spaces since we can see that there are only 2 ‘Green spaces’ planned out of the total of 16 mapped developments.
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1.4 EXAMINING THE IMMEDIATE CONTEXT 1 Site analysis was conducted to gasp the physical nature of the park in its current state through OS and satellite information. Using the topographical information, it was possible to 3d model the site which revealed a very slight slope to the north of the site but at 1:1000 it was negligible as demonstrated by the sections produced. The park is surrounded is framed by train tracks to the west and a combination of retail and residential to its north and south and the Vauxhall City Farm to its east. A more detailed analysis will be conducted as to the functions of surrounding built environment but in this section, a massing was conducted to determine the heights and general volume of the context.
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1.4 EXAMINING THE IMMEDIATE CONTEXT The immediate context was examined to see the facilities currently offered to the public around the area. This has already informed the human context as explored in the previous slide. It also goes into depth the proximity and locations of relevant buildings when seen in tandem to the site model.
<1> Royal Vauxhall Tavern
This old pub was built in 1863 and is the oldest surviving gay venue. It is also a theatre with regular shows
<6> Vauxhall Garden Community Centre
<2> MI6 Support Office
<3> Shops under the Train Track Bridge
<4> Muscovy House
<5> High Street and Terrace Housing
A mysterious building that has all its windows frosted. It would be wise to screen off this building somehow
An assortment of shops and F&B ranging from hardware to wine stores, there is even a club in one of the units
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A well worn high street that has seen better days. Despite its location, there is very little activity during the weekend.
<7> Black Dog Pub
<8> Dabley House
<9> Vauxhall City Farm
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BOTANIC LABORATORY PHASE 1 The initial structure to be applied on site Phase 1
Phase 1 is the core of the Botanic Laboratory and where all the extention work would be ‘grown’ off from. This drawing shows how I envision the laboratory would be used from day to day, as a garden and playground for the generation Z members from the Vauxhall Primary School.
PLANNED GROWTH:
The Topsy Turvy tomato holders will be a permanent fixture of the botanic laboratory. A pot will be assigned to a student to look after. Tomatoes
The main produce of the laboratory is the humble courgette. Courgettes and tomatoes have a similar harvest time and therefore can be sold simultaneously in the harvest market. Courgettes are also the most profitable vegatable as they have the highest weight to price ratio compared to supermarket prices. Courgette
The towers hold 4 types of herbs. Unlike the two produce above, these herbs can be cultivated all year round and thus provide a constant source of profit and learning aid to the Generation Z members.
Linking to the Botanic Laboratory, It is where the Current Allotment holders would meet to share their experience
The Great British Pub Awards 2011 - Morning Advertiser’s Publican - Regional Winner
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The Farm is a little piece of the countryside in central london. It has many types of animals and the farm utlitizes a part of the gardens as a paddock
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The immediate site was modelled to visualize what the regeneration scheme needed to react to or at least address.
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1.5 HUMAN CONTEXT- USERS OF THE PLEASURE GARDEN The regeneration of Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens will target three distinct audiences that will have separate demands from the site. It is hoped these groups could learn and support each other to improve their knowledge and understanding of the natural environment through the plant growing process which it seeks to express and engage in.
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Vauxhall City Farm
General Public
GENERATION Z
THE ALLOTMENT COMMUNITY AND CITY FARM
THE EMERGING PUBLIC
In the spirit of the Unit Agenda, the primary objective of the regeneration of Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens is to ‘Empower the Legacy of Generation Z’. As with the Botanic Laboratory that the Pleasure Garden incorporates, The Pleasure Garden will seek to engage them to improve their knowledge of nature through the demonstration and expression of the plant growing process.
The allotment community was an important support network for the Botanic Laboratory and certainly they will play a major part in the regeneration of Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens. In addition to the expertise of the Allotment community, there is the Vauxhall City Farm that already partially occupies the current site as paddocks for their animals.
The urban development plans for Vauxhall through the Nine Elms scheme as shown in the previous page has its focus mainly on commerical and residential projects. There is a need to maintain Vauxhall Pleasure Garden as a green space to offset growing urban density. To address the emerging public, the Pleasure Gardens will also be able to act as a public venue capable of handling large scale public events.
The idea is to use the City Farm in order to support the Allotment community. This could be done through the exchange of resources. The City Farm could provide the manure and other waste products that could be prime material for compost and the allotment community could use the compost to for produce that can be used to support the animals. It is the intent of the program to designate a portion of the site for production of plants.
Key role/ requirement: EDUCATION AND PLAY
Key role/ requirement: PRODUCTION
Key role/ requirement: GREEN and EVENTS SPACE
BASIC HUMAN ACTIVITY PROGRAM SCHEMATIC GEN Z
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Environmental Analysis 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11
Sunlight and Seasonal Data Solar Heat Gain and Daylight Hours Geological Analysis Produce growing potential of site Wind and Sound Environmental consideration summary
Building Form and Systems 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24
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Program analysis and schematic Axonometric view of full scheme Divided Responsibility Acoustic Strategy Waste Recyclage Strategy Structural Strategy Botanic Laboratory GA plans and sections Botanic Laboratory Modular System for Growth over Time Botanic Laboratory Delivery ‘Growth’ Plan Schematic Botanic Laboratory Water Collection/ Plumbing System Botanic Laboratory Energy Harvest and Distribution System Botanic Laboratory Overall Structural Strategy Botanic Laboratory Construction Sequence
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS One crucial aspect of the regeneration of Vauxhall Pleasure Garden is its production of vegetables to sustain and fund itself. Climate data will help me understand to which extend certain fruits are vegetables are available to grow in Vauxhall for it to be profitable.
1.6 SUNLIGHT AND SEASONAL DATA The UK enjoys long hours of sunshine in the summer and short days in the winter as shown by the simulation. The High latitude line away from the Equator means in order to take advantage of maximum sunlight, buildings must be south facing. SPRING Calm, cool and dry, largely associated with plant recovery from winter Ave temp: 8.8 to 10.3°C
SUMMER Warmest season, wide local variation in rainfall, longest days, commonly associated with pollination and plant life abundance. Ave temp: 15.5 to 17.7°C
AUTUMN Nortorious for being unsettled, unpredictable wind and rainfall, associated with harvest and preparations for the winter. Ave temp: 10.7 to 13.0°C
WINTER Cool, wet and windy, little activity in terms of plant life. Ave temp: 5 to 8.7°C (Rarely dips below -10°C) SUMMER SOLSTICE 3am
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1.7 SOLAR HEAT GAIN AND DAYLIGHT HOURS In tracking the suns duration and intensity will help determine the types of produce to expect to grow within the Pleasure Gardens. It will also determine if harnessing the energy from the sun is a viable option within my program.
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Average Percentage of Sunshine
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Greenhouse production initial idea sketch sections
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2 South facing ceiling with transparent photovoltaic cells to gain energy
South facing glass facade for passive solar gain
Units on slope so to reduce shadow onto adjacent units
Totally enclosed climate controlled greenhouse units using the energy from the roof
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1.8 GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS Understanding the geological make up of the site will allow me to understand the viability of foundations to propose but also to which extent the soil on site could be used to grow the foliage necessary for the park. 32000m
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British Geological Survey 1:50 000 (1:50 000 Geology)
Bedrock London Clay Formation (LC) Lambeth Group (LMBE) Superficial Deposits Alluvium (ALV) Kempton Park Gravel Formation (KPGR) Langley Silt Member (LASI) Artificial Ground Infilled Ground (WMGR) Linear Features Faults Fault, Inferred, Displacement Unknown
KEMPTON PARK GRAVEL FORMATION (KPGR) MAKE UP
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Geological Map Data ©NERC 2015. © Crown Copyright and Database Right 2015. Ordnance Survey (Digimap Licence).
Definition of Lower Boundary
Rests on bedrock geology of London Clay
Definition of Upper Boundary
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Average thickness 6m, but much thicker where infilling deep hollows
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SOIL CONDITIONS OF THE PARK
COMPOSTING POSSIBILITIES
It was possible to take some soil samples from the site to physically analyse them for nutrients that will be beneficial for growing plants. The results suggest that it could be indeed used for growing plants, meaning there is no need to import soil for planting.
The slight variation nutrient quality could be due to the proximity to the paddocks on site 3. It may be possible to use the waste from the paddocks and from the city farm in general to make organic compost to aid the growth of the rose produce within the pleasure gardens.
Soil Nutrient Results pH
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Making Organic Compost Potassium
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Green Compost
Brown Compost Tomato plants Autumn leaves Evergreen prunings
Botanic Laboratory GEN Z
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Vegetable peelings and pulp Annual weeds Bindweed Comfrey leaves Fruit peelings and pulp Fruit seeds Grass mowings Hedge clippings House plants
General schematitc of organic compost production
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Flora Production
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Acceptable Soil Nutient Range for rose growth Soil moist but well drained
pH 5.0 - 8.0
Nitrogen 1.2 - 2.2
Phosphorus 2.8 - 4.1
Used kitchen paper Vacuum cleaner contents Wood ash Wool Cardboard Christmas tree Corn starch liners Cotton towels Cotton wool Egg boxes Egg shells Paper bags Natural corks
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Animal manure with straw Urine Hay
Cut flowers Old bedding plants Ivy leaves Soft prunings and plant debris Tea leaves and bags
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Compost usable only when left to set for long periods of time
Quick to rot and provide important nitrogen and moisture.
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Heat from compost could potentially be used for indoor spaces
SETTING
USABLE 1 to 2.5 months
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1.9 TEMPERATURE RANGE, RAIN FALL AND GROWING POTENTIAL OF CINQUEFOILS AND ROSES
PRIMARY SUGGESTED PLANTS TO GROW WITHIN THE GARDENS
Alongside the amount of sunlight and ground conditions, temperature and rainfall also play a critical part in growing plants. Using this climate data, we can determine the potential in growing cinquefoils and roses within the site. We can even specify a range of plants that could be successful within the site.
Potentilla fruticosa (Sulphurascens Group) ‘Elizabeth’
Rosa (RA) ‘Albéric Barbier’
Rosa Mary Rose ‘Ausmary’
Rosa (RA) ‘Félicité Perpétue’
Average Monthly Temperature Temperature
KEY: Highest Temp Lowest Temp
Average Days of Monthly Rainfall
Highly Visual, grows vigorously and hardy.
Foliage
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The flower is highly aromatic/ fragrant with great colour and known to be easy to grow in England.
The Flower of the Jonathan Tyers family crest. Fitting to grow as a to bring back the legacy of the pleasure garden
Habit Days
The flower is highly aromatic/ fragrant and can be turned into flavourful tea or jam
Reason for choice
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutraldependant on plant
Acid, Alkaline, Neutraldependant on plant
Acid, Alkaline, Neutraldependant on plant
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1.10 WIND AND SOUND Wind and sound are factors that will affect a park with a large surface area. Due to the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proximity to the river Thames and a railway line to Waterloo, it is imperitive to analyze how much these factors will have on the bearing of the design. Vauxhall Wind Roses
DEFRA Noise Mapping
Day time Levels
Night time Levels
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1.11 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS SUMMARY The environmental data from the site can be applied to set the project some objectives. Here is a breakdown of the environmental considerations and the environmental targets the Pleasure Garden should achieve:
NOISE POLLUTION
RAINFALL
The noise levels from the railway adjacent to the site is what eventually killed the Vauxhall Pleasure Garden in the past. Through DEFRA noise mapping, it can be seen that it still produces a significant level.
Rainfall is a major environmental concern for the site. The rain should be collected to a certain extent to grow the plants in the gardens. Average annual rainfall is 1091mm (per sq metre) Wet in Winter with unpredictable rainfall in summer and autumn.
Noise pollution should be reduced by at least 5dB from the railway station
PLANT GROWING POTENTIAL OF THE GROUND The ground analysis has enabled me to identify plants that could be grown within the site without greenhouse conditions.
PREVAILING WIND
Composting is possible with the help from the Vauxhall City Farm. This will be exploited.
The wind will pose some issues for the large structures within the park. To calculate the wind load applied, I will take the following into account: Average wind speed of 10 kts (knots) or 11.5 mph (miles per hour) Prevailing wind direction is South Westerly
Soil/ manure recyclage scheme
Farm Animals
waste
Manure and other organic Farm waste
SUNLIGHT AND TEMPERATURE Sunlight and temperature in London goes through noticable differences throughout the year. It therefore is necessary for spaces in the park to adapt to these changes. Perhaps store energy from times of long days and high temperatures of the summer and using them in the winter:
recycle
Spring Ave temp: 8.8 to 10.3째C Summer Ave temp: 15.5 to 17.7째C Autumn Ave temp: 10.7 to 13.0째C Winter Ave temp: 5 to 8.7째C
Produce
Solar energy should be taken advantage of through photovoltaic panels
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Compost
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Building Form Systems, Planning and Context
Context 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
Vauxhall- London UK London’s Green spaces and Allotment culture Wider context development scheme Examining the immediate context Human context
Environmental Analysis 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11
Sunlight and Seasonal Data Solar Heat Gain and Daylight Hours Geological Analysis Produce growing potential of site Wind and Sound Environmental consideration summary
Building Form and Systems 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24
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Program analysis and schematic Axonometric view of full scheme Divided Responsibility Acoustic Strategy Waste Recyclage Strategy Structural Strategy Botanic Laboratory GA plans and sections Botanic Laboratory Modular System for Growth over Time Botanic Laboratory Delivery ‘Growth’ Plan Schematic Botanic Laboratory Water Collection/ Plumbing System Botanic Laboratory Energy Harvest and Distribution System Botanic Laboratory Overall Structural Strategy Botanic Laboratory Construction Sequence
BUILDING FORM AND SYSTEMS 1.12 PROGRAM ANALYSIS To regenerate Vauxhall Pleasure Garden for Generation Z, my proposal is an expansion to the children centric Botanical Laboratory explored in project 1 where the design intent was to bridge the disparity between Generation Zâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high concern for the natural environment and their lacking knowledge of nature by engaging them in the plant growing process in a playful way most conducive to their learning and engagement with nature; using exaggerations and mimicry of plantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; appearance and functions as examples of teaching techniques considered in the design process. Green and Events Space
The Original Vauxhall Pleasure Garden was a popular attraction for its greenery and as a venue capable of hosting a variety of festivals. It is the intent of the regeneration scheme to provide or retain a green public space with a series of deployable structures/ pavilions enabling it host outdoor public events, most notably a seasonal market where produce from the orchards, greenhouses and botanic laboratory could be sold to the public.
Sheltered Activity Zone
Production Zone
Plant production is not the only focus of the regeneration scheme. A park aimed at Generation Z, the Pleasure Garden will offer a sheltered activity zone that will provide a playground, sports facilities and cookery school cafe that can be enjoyed all year round not just when the plants need attention.
This plant growing aspect is continued into the Pleasure Garden where the scale is increased to provide a flower orchard and series of greenhouses. The proximity to Vauxhall City Farm is taken advantage of, where the farm would produce the raw materials for good organic compost while the Pleasure Garden would provide the produce for its animals.
Recycle centre for public where food waste could be collected for used for composting
Vauxhall City Farm waste usage
Seasonal market stall
Acoustic Fans
Flower Bed
Botanic Laboratory
Flower Pavillion
Reservoir Skatepark
Playground
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Cookery School
Bee hives
Rose beds
Climate controlled greenhouses
PROGRAM SCHEMATIC Green and Events Space
Sheltered Activity Zone
Production Zone 3
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2 Playground 3 Kitchen Units
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4 Rosebed and Bee hives
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Reservoir skatepark
Compost making facility
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Manure and hay barn
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Services hut
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Paddocks
1.13 AXONOMETRIC VIEW OF FULL SCHEME To regenerate Vauxhall Pleasure Garden for Generation Z, my proposal is an expansion to the children centric Botanical Laboratory explored in project 1 where the design intent was to bridge the disparity between Generation Zâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high concern for the natural environment and their lacking knowledge of nature by engaging them in the plant growing process in a playful way most conducive to their learning and engagement with nature; using exaggerations and mimicry of plantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; appearance and functions as examples of teaching techniques considered in the design process.
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1.14 DIVIDED RESPONSIBILITY
ACOUSTICS
The different part of the park have varying functions that will be addressed in this report. This diagram shows exactly what the each highlighted zone will be responsible for in terms of its functionality:
There is an issue with the noise from the Train Bridge to this side of the Pleasure Gardens. A dedicated â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; like structure will be erected to reduce the noise coming from the trainlines.
WASTE RECYCLAGE The production area will take the waste from the paddocks and public recyling area to convert it into compost to be used in its greenhouses and flower beds
STRUCTURAL STRATEGY The focus of the canopy is to come up with a strategy that will allow for a large span to be crossed without being adversely affected by wind.
MEP and Primary Focus The Botanical Laboratory is where the water collection system and solar gathering system is that distribute useful energy within the park. Its functionality will be covered more extensively compared to the other parts of the Pleasure Gardens.
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1.15 ACOUSTIC STRATEGY A set of modular fan structures will be placed right up close to the railway line to defract as much of the noise vibrations from the trains as possible. Due to their large surface area, it could be suggested that the fan areas could be sold as advertising space much like a billboard to generate an income for the park.
Modular nature of the fans allows easy removal and replacement
Fan area being used as an advertising space to generate income for park
Sound Defection strategy: The build up of the fans will be explored to see what materials will be most effective at reducing noise into the park
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1.16 WASTE RECYCLAGE STRATEGY The production area will take the waste from the paddocks and public recyling area to convert it into compost to be used in its greenhouses and flower beds
Public recycling area Paddocks
Waste in
Manure and Hay Store
Smart Compost Bins Manure setting area
Greenhouse modules
Waste cured into compost
Compost used for produce
soil out to greenhouse
Compost getting more potent over time and pressure producing heat
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1.17 STRUCTURAL STRATEGY CANOPY STRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT The Canopy that covers the sheltered activity zone was the main focus of discussion with the structural engineer. The concept was to have a large span, lightweight canopy with a minimal footprint:
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Concept Sketch
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The 4 stages to the right demonstrates the options explored in creating this canopy. It focused on a portal frame initially that developed into a tension baseds system with large grounded poles to brace the opposing ends of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;leafâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; structure with cables. This inital design approach has couple of major structural issues that was brought on by the engineer. Both issues being related to the wind conditions of the site.
- Excessive wind load will catch the canopy and it could potentially float away
- Tension system will be insufficient to hold the canopy in place. The foundations needed for the poles need to be much thicker and this still does little to help the canopy be stable in excessive wind load
Initial concept was first translated to a simple portal frame with a flat overhang canopy supported by secondary end poles
It was thought that by having a tension system with poles at the end, the number of columns could be reduced significantly
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The leaf canopy was given a 3D space allowing for rain run off. 2 structural beams was maintained to connect the leaves together to a single rigid structure
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The supporting collumns are triangulated for strength and small pavillions are hung from the primary structural beams
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER’S NOTES AND COMPROMISE Footing experiment paper model 1
Footing experiment paper model 2
Footing experiment paper model 3
To deal with the wind, the structural engineer suggested changes to the following characteristics of the design: Footing and ‘continuous structure’ option
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The poles needed for the tension structure needs to be much wider and buried deeper for it to be effective.
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By having a footing with a ‘heavy’ material like concrete and a ‘light’ frame such as aluminium like this will allow for greater stability. option
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Model most like the option 2 diagram. However, with the model being entirely paper with no weighting towards the footing, it could not support itself. From this model, it was also evident that the footing footprint and overhang is an important part of finding the balance.
Footprint was widened and made heavier with creases to the central stem. Almost balance but still unbalanced.
SELF SUPPORTING support needed for more continuous shape to the ground
Made to self support by:
-Much denser base -Wider footprint -Fan shape with multiple creases to footing
TAKEN FORWARD
Structural integrity
Using the infomation from the footing experiment, I made a series of brass models with the same hexagonal canopy area to determine which solution would require the LEAST amount of weight on its footing for the structure to balance.
Weight experiment brass model 1
Weight experiment brass model 2
43.5g
The sturdiness of the overall frame was also examined, exploring triangulations and box frames.
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Weight experiment brass model 3
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1.18 BOTANIC LABORATORY GA PLANS AND SECTIONS
Ground Level Plan
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Leaf Shelter Play area for Generation Z Children Picnic area with harvestor benches Slope into Courgette Beds Entrance to Rooftop Allotments Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter Watering tap for Courgette Beds Machine room Semi Sheltered Composting area Allotment Shed Allotment Area entrance
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Harvestor resting platform Water faucet for watering cans Allotment patches Vertical herb towers Courgette growing beds
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First/ Roof Level Plan
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Rooftop Allotment Core Allotment Light Canopy units Hanging Tree Nursery Routes for Harvester Benches Allotment overseeing area Picnic Area Vertican Herb Tower Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter Water collecting trumpet Market area for harvest times
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Harvestor bench Repair area Vehicle drop off area Teacher Sitting Area
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BOTANIC LABORATORY LONG SECTION Section A
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Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter Leaf Shelter slope entrance to roof Water collection Trumpet Vertical Herb Tower Rooftop Allotment
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Light emitting unit Rooftop Allotment core for access Allotment canopy sloped entrance Hanging Tree Nursery Harvestor Benches Water collection thank foundations
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BOTANIC LABORATORY SHORT SECTIONS
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Vertical Herb Tower in section showing how it funnels water into its base Rooftop Allotments Courgette Beds amd lighting overhead Electical room with riser leading to solar paneled roof Structural column removed unit
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Electical room with Solar inverter Electrical generator room with battery storage Foundations for allotment light canopies Vertical Herb Tower in section showing how it funnels water into its base Leaf Shelter roofing in section Pots and tools storages
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1.19 BOTANICAL LABORATORY MODULAR SYSTEM FOR GROWTH OVER TIME
Allotment Light Canopy Units
Rooftop Allotment Cores
Vertical Herb Tower
The Botanical Laboratory part of the Pleasure Gardens is a modular system where new elements can be added on over time as the Garden makes money by selling the produce it grows. These are the 8 modular elements of the system: solar panel walkway
roof top allotments
Courgette Beds and Route Makers
water collection trumpet
garden unit water collection trumpet
Plant light: Ceramic metal halide (CDM)
electrical riser Steel brace guide
Rotating herb pot shelves
generator hatch
footing same as rooftop allotment cores
circulation upwards
Courgette beds Excess collumn can be removed when braced by neighbouring unit
Herbs grown
Function
Route making blocks
to steel brace taps
to allotments
Function
Function
Function
These components guide the arrangement of the botanic laboratory. The steel brace guides function as foundation to the courgette beds and route making blocks and rough the pile, able to draw water collected in the rooftop allotmen cores
These cores allow people go up to the hexagonal allotments gardens while also collecting water to be used got the plants below. It also has electrical riser that functions to regulate the solar panels from the allotment light canopy units
These units join onto the rooftop allotment cores to cover the level below. The energy gained is used to power CDM lights to promote growth of the courgettes
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Varient of the rooftop allotment core, these tower hold pots that grows herbs that can be harvested all year round. The vertical stacking lets for compact and ecomonic growth
Hanging Tree Nursery
Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter and Market Stall
Leaf Shelter
Harvester Benches Hanging Tree Nursery
normal use tree holder plugin
Leaf shelter provide access to topsy planters
generator
leaf light ladder roofstop allotments core halves
harvest use
Topsy turvy pot
Hinge mechanism
Market mode Transformation sequence tool storage
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Function These units are attached to adjacent rooftop allotment cores. Trees are grown in specialized pods where some roots are exposed were children can actually rouch them and understand the plant anatomy. Once the tree reaches a certain size, it is replanted and replaced.
Function These installations provide shelter from rain and holds the topsy turvy tomato plants in place in times of non harvest. It also has a storage unit for tools to look after the tomatoes.
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Function
Function Function
These are the main units of education for Generation Z, Tomatoes are grown unside down where the ladder, when rotated will generate light. In harvest time, these can be transformed into market stalls.
Used units to travel route to makers during harvest time These are the attached adjacent rooftop allotment cores. Trees are grown in specialized pods where some roots are exposed were children can actually rouch them and understand the plant anatomy. Once the tree reaches a certain size, it is replanted and replaced.
Component Key: 1.20 BOTANICAL LABORATORY DELIVERY: ‘GROWTH’ PLAN SCHEMATIC The botanic Laboratory could in theory be arranged in any conceivable way set by the route making units. This is the suggested solution: courgette bed and route maker
Rooftop allotment cores
Allotment light canopy unit
Vertical Herb Tower
Hangin Tree Nursery
Leaf Shelter
Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter & market stall
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Machine room
PHASE 2
PHASE 4
PHASE 5
all allotment replaced
Compost heaps
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Harvester Benches
BOTANICAL LABORATORY ‘GROWTH’ PLAN BREAKDOWN
PHASE 1
NON MODULAR STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION
Expansion scheme planning
Machine room
summer market
summer market
Compost heaps
summer market
summer market
C on om sit pon e en ts s
Components made off site
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MODULAR COMPONENTS INSTALLATION
Components made off site
Components made off site
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PHASE 3
MODULAR COMPONENTS INSTALLATION
MODULAR COMPONENTS INSTALLATION
Components made off site
YEAR 9
PHASE 2
PRE CONSTRUCTION Planning application
A re llo ge tm ne e ra nt tio n
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Components made off site
Components made off site
Components made off site
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The growth of the Botanical Laboratory can be quantified by examining the addition of each component and the assimulation of the allotment units. A timeline can be plotted as to how the botanic laboratory could be delivered.
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MODULAR COMPONENTS INSTALLATION
MODULAR COMPONENTS INSTALLATION
MODULAR COMPONENTS INSTALLATION
MODULAR COMPONENTS INSTALLATION
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summer market
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1.21 BOTANICAL LABORATORY M&E: WATER COLLECTION/ PLUMBING SYSTEM The botanic Laboratory aims to recycle rain water collected through its water trumpets. The water will be collected and stored at the foot of the core and herb towers. The water will then be filtered and pumped from the machine room to the allotments and courgette beds 1 1
Water is collected from the water collection trumpets and stored in the tank under each core and herb tower units
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Water pump
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Filtration system
Water is pumped into the machine room and filtered, ready for redistribution
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Watering fountains placed in the allotment area and courgette growing units will utilize the collected water when needs be
1.22 BOTANICAL LABORATORY M&E: ENERGY HARVEST AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
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The botanic Laboratory havests sunlight and converts them to electical energy to be used in the sheds and other parts of the Pleasure Garden. SUNLIGHT Photovoltaic cell walkway 1
Electical Inverter Electical riser in core Machine room generator
Distribution around Pleasure Garden
Battery in core
Plant Grow light
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The harvested electrical energy is used in times of low light for the courgettes below. The bulbs used will be plant growing light bulb that expell light wavelengths most beneficial for plant growth
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1.23 BOTANICAL LABORATORY: OVERALL STRUCTURAL STRATEGY The main structural challenge of the Botanical Laboratory is its modular, hexagonal roofscape. The hexagonal units are created using two distinct units: -The Rooftop Allotment Cores -Allotment Light Canopy Units
KEY: The Rooftop Allotment Cores Allotment Light Canopy Units with retained column support
Aluminium ducts are given thickness and bolted onto the inner frame of hexagons
Removed column
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The surface area of the bolted aluminium ducts gives strength to the connection between hexagons
Hex to Hex connection
Photo voltaic cell walkway panel
Columns Removed
Diagram highlighting units connected to floor through columns and columns to be removed KEY: Secondary inner frame
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1.24 BOTANICAL LABORATORY: CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
REPEAT FOR PHASE 2 TO 7 following â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Growthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Plan schematic arrangement
The Growth Plan has established the overall sequence of components to be added over time. However, it did not specify the hierarchy in which the components come together. Here is how the components should be assembled, taking phase 1 as the primary example: 1
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Courgette beds and route maker installed as foundations to : rootop allotment cores allotment light canopy units vertical herb towers
rootop allotment cores allotment light canopy units vertical herb towers fully installed
water collection tanks also installed
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Excess stems of allotment light canopy units removed Modular structures made off site brought to site and installed: leaf shelter topsy turvy tomato planter and market stall harvestor bench
2.0
Building Construction (30%)
Package A: Leaf Canopy Activity Zone A2.0 A2.1 A2.2 A2.3 A2.4 A2.5 A2.6 A2.7 A2.8
Leaf Canopy Key Structural Strategies Index Canopy Development and Varying Materiality Selection for balance Overall Canopy Structure and Construction Sequence Steel Mainframe Breakdown Tension Brace and PTFE Fabric Roofing Secondary PTFE Cone Roofing Detail Aluminium Cross Brace Frame for ETFE Panels Tensile Frame with Transluscent Acrylic Panels and Petal Drying Area Pad Foundation System
Package B: Botanical Laboratory B2.0 B2.1 B2.2 B2.3 B2.4 B2.5 B2.6 B2.7 B2.8
Botanical Laboratory Module Key Section Modular Component Details and Constuction Details Courgette Bed and Route Making Foundations -Pile Foundation Installation Sequence -Courgette Bed and Route Making Blocks -Special Courgette Bed for Light Canopy Units Rooftop Allotment Cores -Explanatory Exploded Axo -Construction Sequence Allotment Light Canopy -Explanatory Exploded Axo -Connection Details Vertical Herb Towers Hanging Tree Nursery Leaf shelter -Explanatory Exploded Axo -Connection Detail Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter and Market Stall -Explanatory Exploded Axo and section -Transformation Details -Power generation Details Harvestor Bench
Package C: Production and Green Zone Modular Structures C2.1 Acoustic Fan Holding Bay -Materiality Breakdown -Fan Swing Mechanism -Festival Tansformation Sequence C2.2 Modular Green House Unit -Unit Make Up -Installation -Smart compost bin Make up C2.3 Flower bed Pavillion -Module Make up -Winter use and Heat Pump Schematic C2.4 Flower bed Nooks
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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PACKAGES The Pleasure Garden consists of many different components that have specialized functions depending on its zoning. To ensure less confusion as to what elements of the design the report is referring to, the building construction has been divided into 3 distinct packages:
PACKAGE 1 Leaf Canopy Activity Zone Focuses on structural integrity of the canopy structure and goes into the small detail level for the joints and connections
PACKAGE 2 Botanical Laboratory The modular nature of this area means that each component will be resolved in detail with a focus on the relationship they have with each other
PACKAGE 3 Production and Green Zone Modular Structures The small pavillions and greenhouse modules seek to use the environment in some way and reacts to the seasons or weather, this package will focuse on these seasonally changing spaces
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2.0
Building Construction (30%)
Package A: Leaf Canopy Activity Zone A2.0 A2.1 A2.2 A2.3 A2.4 A2.5 A2.6 A2.7 A2.8
Leaf Canopy Key Structural Strategies Index Canopy Development and Varying Materiality Selection for balance Overall Canopy Structure and Construction Sequence Steel Mainframe Breakdown Tension Brace and PTFE Fabric Roofing Secondary PTFE Cone Roofing Detail Aluminium Cross Brace Frame for ETFE Panels Tensile Frame with Transluscent Acrylic Panels and Petal Drying Area Pad Foundation System
Package B: Botanical Laboratory B2.0 B2.1 B2.2 B2.3 B2.4 B2.5 B2.6 B2.7 B2.8
Botanical Laboratory Module Key Section Modular Component Details and Constuction Details Courgette Bed and Route Making Foundations -Pile Foundation Installation Sequence -Courgette Bed and Route Making Blocks -Special Courgette Bed for Light Canopy Units Rooftop Allotment Cores -Explanatory Exploded Axo -Construction Sequence Allotment Light Canopy -Explanatory Exploded Axo -Connection Details Vertical Herb Towers Hanging Tree Nursery Leaf shelter -Explanatory Exploded Axo -Connection Detail Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter and Market Stall -Explanatory Exploded Axo and section -Transformation Details -Power generation Details Harvestor Bench
Package C: Production and Green Zone Modular Structures C2.1 Acoustic Fan Holding Bay -Materiality Breakdown -Fan Swing Mechanism -Festival Tansformation Sequence C2.2 Modular Green House Unit -Unit Make Up -Installation -Smart compost bin Make up C2.3 Flower bed Pavillion -Module Make up -Winter use and Heat Pump Schematic C2.4 Flower bed Nooks
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LEAF CANOPY KEY STRUCTURAL STRATEGIES INDEX The Leaf Canopy Activity Zone employs a series of techniques to ensure stability. The axo on this page acts as an index to the different parts of the canopy:
A2.1 A2.2 A2.3
Canopy Development and Varying Materiality Selection for balance Overall Canopy Structure and Construction Sequence Steel Mainframe Breakdown
A2.4 A2.5
Tension Brace and PTFE Fabric Roofing Secondary PTFE Cone Roofing Detail
A2.6
Aluminium Cross Brace Frame for ETFE Panels
A2.7
Tensile Frame with Transluscent Acrylic Panels and Petal Drying Area
A2.8
Pad Foundation System
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A2.1 CANOPY DEVELOPMENT AND VARYING MATERIALITY SELECTION FOR BALANCE This is the canopy structure developed from the tests. In order to balance the structure, it is necessary to use much denser material towards the area
Overhang
ETFE precedent: Luigi Nerviâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concrete legged structures
GRP
Material Density Increase
Glass Reinforced Plastic
Timber Laminate
Concrete Panels
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A2.2 CANOPY STRUCTURE AND CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE The complete canopy is composed of 3 different sizes of the leaf structures. The sizes of the foundation for each is dependant on the size of the overhang. There is a a structural brace that holds the whole structure together just underneath the ETFE and GRP layers:
Construction sequence
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3
Foundations set in situ.
Steel half frame attached to foundations
Concrete and timber laminate panels attached to steel frame to achieve balance
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Structural brace attached to join all canopy units
Steel frames of each canopy completed to strengthen entire structure
ETFE and GRP panels attached to steel frame to complete structure
Sketch section to show scale
Structural brace diagram- plan view
TYPE 1
TYPE 3
TYPE 2
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A2.3 STEEL MAINFRAME BREAKDOWN The Leaf canopy can be seen as a complex portal frame composed of 2 types of steel frame. It was been created with the structural development in mind. This page explores how the frame in constructed:
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In-situ concrete foundation
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These are the materials only for the strucutral mainframe and foundation. The steel frame will consist mostly of I beams, with joints being welded or bolted together. In-situ concrete foundation
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In-situ concrete foundation
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Detail S3
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Mechanically joined portal frame joint 1.
Steel I beam 100 x 100mm section with 6mm web
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L plate steel brace with 24mm nuts and bolts
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C plate steel brace with 24mm nuts and bolts
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Steel square section beam 20 x 20mm section
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Steel square section beam 20 x 20mm section (only for frame type B)
Complex brace joint 1.
Custom cast steel central column (120mm dia) with welded tabs
2. 3.
Rectangular steel sections 60 x 20mm section with 24mm nuts and bolts Steel tension cable brace Steel Cable (30mm dia)
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Structural brace holding joint (rotation tolerant) 1.
Custom cast steel pin (40mm dia)
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24mm nuts and bolts
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Structural ring brace (110mm outer dia 82mm inner dia
Structural brace (80mm outer dia)
A2.4 TENSION BRACE FOR PTFE FABRIC ROOFING 1 Detail T1
The PTFE fabric is attached to the steel frame via cables with a series of joints attached on top of the joints of the steel mainframe explored in detail S2 and S3. Steel cables join to the joints via tension, keeping the PTFE fabric taut.
Exploded axo of frame
Tension cable holding joint
with PTFE attachment scheme
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PTFE sheets
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Steel Cable Brace Steel Cable diameter 30mm
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Steel Cable Brace plate Plate thickness 20mm
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Steel rotational joint
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Steel brace over S3 joint (male) Plate thickness 40mm
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Steel brace over S3 joint (female) Plate thickness 40mm
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12mm nuts and bolts
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TENSION BRACE FOR PTFE FABRIC ROOFING 2 Detail T3
The PTFE attachment to the steel cable is explored in detail T2. Detail T3 shows the joint attached to the complex brace joint. It uses the same cable brace as detail T1:
12mm nuts and bolts
Detail T2
Cable Distribution Joint
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Rubber moulded cap
2. Steel Cable Brace joint (hinged) 3.
Steel Ring Frame 160mm outer dia 120mm inner dia
Steel Cable (30mm Diameter)
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Steel Clip
T2 Steel Seem
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T2 Detail S2
Translucent PTFE fabric
Material list:
PTFE sheets
Aluminium Profiles
Steel Cable
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A2.5 SECONDARY PTFE CONE ROOFING DETAIL Between the leaf canopies that have PTFE roofing, there is an area with a secondary roofing strategy that fit into the void. This page explains this scheme:
Exploded axo of secondary PTFE cone roofing detail
PTFE sheets
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Translucent PTFE fabric
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Aluminium ring brace (diameter: 340mm) (section thickness: 50mm)
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Steel cable in tension (diameter: 30mm)
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Aluminium central collumn (diameter: 100mm)
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Aluminium column brace (diameter: 20mm)
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Aluminium cross brace (rod diameter: 50mm)
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PTFE fabric anchor
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A2.6 ALUMINIUM CROSS BRACE FRAME FOR ETFE PANELS Structural strength is given to frame type 2 through a cross braced aluminium frame that holds uniform, triangular ETFE panels. Axo below shows the attachment of the cross bracing to the frame below and detail E1 shows the ETFE connection to the aluminium frame:
Exploded axo showing aluminium cross brace and ETFE
ETFE panels
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Cast Aluminium plug
2.
Aluminium hexagon brace (section depth: 160mm)
3.
Custom Aluminium profile (Profile thickness: 10mm)
4.
Aluminium profile holding linkage
5.
Aluminium cross brace (diameter: 50mm)
Detail E1
ETFE holding aluminium frame joint
1.
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14mm nuts and bolts
Aluminium Cross brace
E1
Ground level
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Material list:
ETFE sheets
Aluminium Profiles
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A2.7 TENSILE FRAME WITH TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC PANELS AND PETAL DRYING AREA
Transluscent Acrylic Panel roofing
Underneath the ETFE panels and the steel frame, a decorative roofing system is employed that hang from the structural members and connected to the kitchen/ cafe area.
Detail F1
Exploded axo of secondary PTFE cone roofing detail
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Aluminium Cross brace 3.
4. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Frame type B
Acrylic holding joint Steel cable net Acylic petal (size varies) PE joining connectors
Petal drying orbs area 1.
Transluscent acrylic panel roofing
Detail F2 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Aluminium mesh orb half Flower petals (from production area) Aluminium mesh orb half Orb holding steel frame
Transluscent Acrylic Panel roofing usage
Key precedent: Ball and Nogues Studio
SCALE 1:10
Petal drying orbs area acylic shading
This studio made a name for themselves using acylic panels to create fun and playful environments. It is the intent of the acylic shading to do the same thing.
Section T1 SCALE 1:10
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A2.8 PAD FOUNDATION SYSTEM The footing of all the leaf canopy frames are identical despite the concrete pad would varying. The details on the right shows the connection from floor to structure: SEC
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Steel I beam 100 x 100mm section with 6mm web
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L plate steel brace with 24mm nuts and bolts
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Steel pin 200mm
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Steel I beam connection
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Steel pile for concrete Pin diameter: 60mm
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Reinforced Concrete block
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Concrete set in-situ
Angle plate steel brace with 24mm nuts and bolts
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Steel I beam 100 x 100mm section with 6mm web
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L plate steel brace with 24mm nuts and bolts
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Steel pin 200mm
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Steel I beam connection
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Steel pile for concrete Pin diameter: 60mm
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Reinforced Concrete block
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Concrete set in-situ
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Compacted Ground
SCALE 1:10
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2.0
Building Construction (30%)
Package A: Leaf Canopy Activity Zone A2.0 A2.1 A2.2 A2.3 A2.4 A2.5 A2.6 A2.7 A2.8
Leaf Canopy Key Structural Strategies Index Canopy Development and Varying Materiality Selection for balance Overall Canopy Structure and Construction Sequence Steel Mainframe Breakdown Tension Brace and PTFE Fabric Roofing Secondary PTFE Cone Roofing Detail Aluminium Cross Brace Frame for ETFE Panels Tensile Frame with Transluscent Acrylic Panels and Petal Drying Area Pad Foundation System
Package B: Botanical Laboratory B2.0 B2.1 B2.2 B2.3 B2.4 B2.5 B2.6 B2.7 B2.8
Botanical Laboratory Module Key Section Modular Component Details and Constuction Details Courgette Bed and Route Making Foundations -Pile Foundation Installation Sequence -Courgette Bed and Route Making Blocks -Special Courgette Bed for Light Canopy Units Rooftop Allotment Cores -Explanatory Exploded Axo -Construction Sequence Allotment Light Canopy -Explanatory Exploded Axo -Connection Details Vertical Herb Towers Hanging Tree Nursery Leaf shelter -Explanatory Exploded Axo -Connection Detail Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter and Market Stall -Explanatory Exploded Axo and section -Transformation Details -Power generation Details Harvestor Bench
Package C: Production and Green Zone Modular Structures C2.1 Acoustic Fan Holding Bay -Materiality Breakdown -Fan Swing Mechanism -Festival Tansformation Sequence C2.2 Modular Green House Unit -Unit Make Up -Installation -Smart compost bin Make up C2.3 Flower bed Pavillion -Module Make up -Winter use and Heat Pump Schematic C2.4 Flower bed Nooks
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B2.0 BOTANICAL LABORATORY MODULE KEY SECTION The modular nature of this part of the Pleasure Garden has been established in section 1. This section acts as a key as to how the different modules interact with each other: For overall construction sequence, see Botanical Laboratory: Construction Sequence (section 1) Otherwise, each module will explain its own construction sequence if it needs to be specified
DETAIL A9
DETAIL A2
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DETAIL A0
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DETAIL A5
Section Key:
DETAIL A8
DETAIL A7
DETAIL A6
DETAIL A10
DETAIL A1
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B2.1 BOTANIC LABORATORY:
Route maker foundations exploded view axo MODULAR COMPONENT DETAILS AND CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
Interchangable Pin tops
DETAIL A0
The modules introduced in the growth plan in section 1 are explained in terms of construction and their relationship to other components. Materiality and structural and mechanical properties are also explored in this chapter:
Courgette Bed and route maker foundations
Key:
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Decking Support Pin
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Tap attachment Pin
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Steel holding jig (male) Steel arms 100mm Steel Connection Plates 30mm Nuts and Bolts M12 Steel Holding jig (female) Steel pillar to concrete base welded structural fins Concrete Pile PVC pipe 6mm
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Tap attachment piping 2. 2. 3. 4.
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Ground floor plan
Material list: 7.
Concrete Pile 9.
8. to Plumbing system
Steel (anti corrosion treatment)
PVC pipe
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PILE FOUNDATION INSTALLATION SEQUENCES
Foundation for Vertical Herb Tower and Rooftop Allotment Cores
The pile foundations are installed differently according to which modular component it holds up. This page will explore the different configurations in the foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s installation:
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1 1 2.Steel pin assembled as shown in the exploded axo
1. Concrete Pile first installed Site excavated with reinforced concrete cylinder for water tank placement
Route maker foundation installed as shown in the sequence on left column
Steel frame of Vertical herb tower and Rooftop allotment cores attached
Concrete block stair added to complete stabilisation
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DETAIL A1
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Pre cast concrete water tank (wall thickness: 100mm) Route maker foundation with decking support pin see detail A0 Route maker blockPre cast concrete block Reinforced concrete cylinder Pine veneer Laminate Timber decking -clear toughness coating (thickness: 6mm) Compacted Earth Steel frame of Vertical herb tower/ Rooftop allotment
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COURGETTE BED AND ROUTE MAKER BLOCKS These units are what plugs into the route making foundations. The three blocks shown below are simple concrete blocks that fit snuggly into the gaps created by joining the star shapes. The Courgette Bed themselves are more involved in there construct as to prevent frost overcoming the courgettes in winter.
Courgette Bed route making block exploded axo
Block insertion into route making foundation
DETAIL A0.2
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Slope Block
1
Anti frost nylon mesh net (Net length: 1200mm) Steel Bracket (Rectangular section: 80 x 20mm) Mesh holding pins (Pin length: 230mm) Pin holding case (Pine plywood) Pine veneer Laminate clear toughness coating (thickness: 6mm) Pre-cast reinforced concrete base M10 nuts and bolts
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Direction Block 2
Courgette Bed normal use
3.
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Corner Block
5.
Material list:
7.
Concrete Block
Nylon Mesh
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Timber Laminate
Steel
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Courgette Bed winter covering
SPECIAL COURGETTE BED FOR LIGHT CANOPY UNITS
Foundation for Light Canopy Units
It has been identified that the stems of some Light Canopy units will be removed with the growth of the Botanic Laboratory. This page will show how this is achieved:
1.
Exploded axo of foundation for light canopy units 3.
Timber Decking
5.
6.
2.
DETAIL A2
7.
Concrete pot foundation for courgettes
Light canopy unit stem (can be removed)
Steel stem connection to pile foundation
1. Stem from light canopy unit Steel section 100 x 40m 2. Route maker foundation with decking support pin see detail A0.0 3. Route maker block Pre cast concrete block 4. Reinforced concrete pile Cast in-situ 5. Pine veneer Laminate Timber decking -clear toughness coating (thickness: 6mm) 6. Steel brace system for foundation 7. Compacted Earth
Route maker foundation see Detail A0.1
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SCALE 1:50
Foundation for Light Canopy Units- Stem Removed 1.
Route maker Blocks see Detail A0.2 3.
5.
DETAIL A3
2. 6.
1. Timber cap seat 2. Route maker foundation with decking support pin see detail A0.0 3. Route maker block Pre cast concrete block 4. Reinforced concrete pile Cast in-situ 5. Pine veneer Laminate Timber decking -clear toughness coating (thickness: 6mm) 6. Steel brace system for foundation 7. Compacted Earth
7.
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SCALE 1:50
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B2.2 BOTANIC LABORATORY:
Rooftop Allotment Core exploded axo
MODULAR COMPONENT DETAILS AND CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
DETAIL A4
2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Rooftop Allotment Cores
Key:
Oak Laminate Pots -clear toughness coating (thickness: 6mm) Polycarbonate with aluminium frame water collection trumpet Pine veneer Laminate Timber fencing -clear toughness coating (thickness: 6mm) Steel Frame Steel section 100 x 40m Polycarbonate shader (thickness 4mm) Steel secondary frame (Steel section 100 x 40m)
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Electrical riser section
2
Stair core funnel
4. 8.
First floor plan 5.
Material list: 6.
9.
Concrete Block
GRP
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DETAIL 1
Timber Laminate
Steel
PolyCarbonate
7. Corrugated panel footing (thicknessL4mm) 8. Polycarbonate panel filler (thickness: 12mm) 9. Waterproof GRP panelling (thickness 6mm) 10. Pre cast Concrete walls (thickness 120mm)
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ROOFTOP ALLOTMENT CORES CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE 3
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DETAIL A1
Central column installed on top of foundation configuation (DETAIL 1)
5
Staircase frame welded onto the central column
Secondary Portal frame installed to brace the spiral staircase and give structure rigidity
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Allotment holding tertiary frame is installed alongside panels for staircase
8
see page 40 for connection detail
Timber paneling and walkway installed
Allotment pots and water collection cone installed
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fencing can be installed in areas that do not connect to other hexagonal units
B2.3 BOTANIC LABORATORY:
Allotment Light Canopy exploded axo
MODULAR COMPONENT DETAILS AND CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
DETAIL A5
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Allotment Light Canopy Unit
Key:
First floor plan
1. Solar Panels 280W Panels transluscent dot matrix Toughened glass treatment Pine veneer Laminate Timber pot -clear toughness coating (thickness: 6mm) Steel Frame Steel section 100 x 40m Polycarbonate panelling (thickness: 6mm) Plant grow Lights Halide type 240W bulbs Polycarbonate panel filler (thickness: 120mm)
2.
Allotment Light Canopy assembled view 3. 4.
Material list:
Solar Panels
5.
GRP
6.
Timber Laminate
PolyCarbonate
DETAIL A0.1
Steel
Plant grow Lights
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2 4
Stepped connection
1. 2. 3.
Aluminium ducts are given thickness and bolted onto the inner frame of hexagons
3
The surface area of the bolted aluminium ducts gives strength to the connection between hexagons
Hex to Hex connection
Photo voltaic cell walkway panel
4.
Secondary inner frame 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Electrical Invertor
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Pine veneer Laminate Timber plug panel -clear toughness coating (thickness: 60mm) Pine veneer Laminate Timber step -clear toughness coating (thickness: 60mm) Pine veneer Laminate Timber panel -clear toughness coating (thickness: 80mm) Secondary support cross frame Welded steel joints (Steel section 100 x 40m)
Stem connection to hexagonal roof units
B2.4 BOTANIC LABORATORY:
Vertical Herb Tower exploded axo
MODULAR COMPONENT DETAILS AND CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
1. 2. 3.
Vertical Herb Tower
Key:
Polycarbonate with aluminium frame water collection trumpet Polycarbonate panel filler (thickness: 12mm) Same tower configuration as Detail A1 (part 2) Steel Frame Steel section 100 x 40mm Steel cable diameter 20mm
DETAIL A6
1.
2.
3.
First floor plan
Material list:
Concrete Block
GRP
Herb Pot installation into tower
Timber Laminate
DETAIL A0.1
PolyCarbonate
Steel
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B2.5 BOTANIC LABORATORY:
Hanging Tree Nursery exploded axo
MODULAR COMPONENT DETAILS AND CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Hanging Tree nursery
Key:
Steel Railing Section Diameter 100mm Steel Ring Brace (thickness: 80mm) Steel cable diameter 20mm Nylon Mesh tree holding pot Pine veneer Laminate Timber panel -clear toughness coating (thickness: 80mm) 1.
DETAIL A7
2.
3.
Tree Nursery installation
4.
First floor plan
Rooftop Allotment Core Half
5.
DETAIL A4
Material list: 6.
Steel Cable
Nylon Mesh Rooftop Allotment Core Half DETAIL A4
Timber Laminate
Steel
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Bonsai trees
B2.6 BOTANIC LABORATORY:
Leaf Shelter exploded axo
MODULAR COMPONENT DETAILS AND CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
1. 2. 3. 4.
Leaf Shelter
Grass Reinforced Plastic decking (transluscent resin with Green Pigment) mould thickness 10mm Steel Portal Frame Steel section 100 x 40mm Reinforced concrete pad foundation Rubber Tyer wheel diameter 400mm
5. 6. 7.
Steel skeletal frame Steel section 100 x 40mm Steel ball bearings Diameter 320mm Reinforced concrete pad foundation with hinge core
Key:
Leaf Shelter Quarter Hinge
5.
1.
DETAIL A8.2
Ground floor plan
6.
Material list: 2.
Concrete Block
GRP 7.
DETAIL A8.1
Timber Laminate
In-situ concrete foundation
3.
4.
Steel
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LEAF SHELTER CONNECTION DETAILS These details explore the connections that the leaf shelter makes with the main structure and the topsy turvy tomator planters:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Grass Reinforced Plastic decking (transluscent resin with Green Pigment) mould thickness 10mm Steel Portal Frame Steel section 100 x 40mm Rubber dampers for Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter Steel profile in tension Steel section 100 x 40mm Custom Cast Steel Column Pile Screws for foundation (M24) Compacted Earth
8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Door frame (Oak veneer finish) Oak door Steel rod (diameter 30mm) Pre-cast concrete pad foundation Pile Screws for foundation (M24)
DETAIL A8.2
DETAIL A8.1
Connection to Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter
Connection to Courgette Bed
2. 1.
3.
4. 8. 10.
5. 9.
DETAIL A0.2
6. 7. 7.
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B2.7 BOTANIC LABORATORY:
Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter exploded axo
MODULAR COMPONENT DETAILS AND CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter & market stall
Plywood identification plate Generator and battery area Tomato pot holding frame Steel column Light emitting leaf step Market/ storage area
1.
2.
Key:
3.
Upside town tomato pot installation
4.
Ground floor plan
Material list: 5.
Concrete Block
GRP
Timber Laminate
PolyCarbonate
6.
Plan View
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6.
5.
4.
3.
2.
1.
Identification panel Oak veneer laminate Thickness: 24mm GRP connector to thread rod Custom mould Steel Threading Screwing Rod Diameter: 60mm Evopower EVO1000i 1kW Suitcase Inverter Generator Type 027 Varta Silver Dynamic Battery 12V 63Ah (Short Code: D15) Electrical inverter (Extract from inverter generator 4.) Pine cross laminate timber frame Thickness 26mm
10. 11. 12.
9.
8.
Leaf Shelter
Injection moulded Tomato pot (PP) Diameter: 20mm Steel leg collumn Diameter: 60mm Leaf step Pine cross laminate door Ball Bearing wheel Wheel diameter: 120mm
The planter is capable of changing into a market stall (as shown below) This section shows how it slots into the leaf shelter and the inner mechamism of the light generating rotating ladder. Further details will be extracted from this section in the next page.
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TOPSY TURVY TOMATO PLANTER MARKET STALL TRANSFORMATION DETAIL
2. 3.
These details highlight the key changes that the Topsy Turvy Planter undergoes in festival times:
DETAIL A9.1
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Market stall/ storage area detail
Strenghthened steel rod Diameter: 50mm Steel I beam ring Section dimension: 20 x 30mm Nylon fabric roll Fireproof spray treatment Structural Timber base Hardwood: Oak Oak veneer cross plywood Thickness: 20mm Oak veneer crosss plywood door Thickness: 60mm Steel leg on rotational hinge
8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Oak veneer cross plywood cabinet Rotational hinge with 60mm ball bearing Ventilation slats Toughened acrylic thickness: 20mm Steel L bracket for door end Oak cross ply door Polycarbonate door base Oak section 4. 10. 5. 11.
9. 6. 12.
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TOPSY TURVY TOMATO PLANTER MARKET STALL POWER GENERATION DETAIL These details show the system used to generate energy for the light leaf steps
1.
DETAIL A9
2. 7.
8.
Foldout stall cabinet detail
9.
10. 4.
5.
3.
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6.
DETAIL A9.2
SCALE 1:5
DETAIL A9.3
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13. 14.
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17.
16. 15.
1. Polycarbonate waterproofing cap Thickness: 20mm 2. Evopower EVO1000i 1kW Suitcase Inverter Generator 3. Polycarbonate hatch door 4. Oak cross plywood Thickness: 60mm 5. Type 027 Varta Silver Dynamic Battery 12V 63Ah (Short Code: D15) 6. M6 nuts and bolts 7. Steel bracing branch 8. Electrical inverter (Extract from inverter generator 2.) 9. Steel Threading Screwing Rod Diameter: 60mm 10. Thead holding brace PP plastic coating to prevent electrical conduction 11. Pine cross laminate timber frame Thickness 26mm 12. Electricity transfer wire 13. M8 pile bolts 14. Copper wire 15. Panel closing brace 16. Steel section Thickness: 10mm 17. LED plant grow lights 18. Polycarbonate access panel DETAIL A9
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Foldout stall cabinet detail
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B2.8 BOTANIC LABORATORY:
Harvestor Bench exploded axo
MODULAR COMPONENT DETAILS AND CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
DETAIL A10
Harvester Benches 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Key:
Steel Railing Section Diameter 100mm Steel Ring Brace (thickness: 80mm) Steel cable diameter 20mm Nylon Mesh tree holding pot Pine veneer Laminate Timber panel -clear toughness coating (thickness: 80mm)
1. 2.
3.
4.
5.
Bench Transformation sequence First floor plan
Material list:
Polycarbonate
Aluminium Profiles
Timber Laminate
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2.0
Building Construction (30%)
Package A: Leaf Canopy Activity Zone A2.0 A2.1 A2.2 A2.3 A2.4 A2.5 A2.6 A2.7 A2.8
Leaf Canopy Key Structural Strategies Index Canopy Development and Varying Materiality Selection for balance Overall Canopy Structure and Construction Sequence Steel Mainframe Breakdown Tension Brace and PTFE Fabric Roofing Secondary PTFE Cone Roofing Detail Aluminium Cross Brace Frame for ETFE Panels Tensile Frame with Transluscent Acrylic Panels and Petal Drying Area Pad Foundation System
Package B: Botanical Laboratory B2.0 B2.1 B2.2 B2.3 B2.4 B2.5 B2.6 B2.7 B2.8
Botanical Laboratory Module Key Section Modular Component Details and Constuction Details Courgette Bed and Route Making Foundations -Pile Foundation Installation Sequence -Courgette Bed and Route Making Blocks -Special Courgette Bed for Light Canopy Units Rooftop Allotment Cores -Explanatory Exploded Axo -Construction Sequence Allotment Light Canopy -Explanatory Exploded Axo -Connection Details Vertical Herb Towers Hanging Tree Nursery Leaf shelter -Explanatory Exploded Axo -Connection Detail Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter and Market Stall -Explanatory Exploded Axo and section -Transformation Details -Power generation Details Harvestor Bench
Package C: Production and Green Zone Modular Structures C2.1 Acoustic Fan Holding Bay -Materiality Breakdown -Fan Swing Mechanism -Festival Tansformation Sequence C2.2 Modular Green House Unit -Unit Make Up -Installation -Smart compost bin Make up C2.3 Flower bed Pavillion -Module Make up -Winter use and Heat Pump Schematic C2.4 Flower bed Nooks
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C2.1 ACOUSTIC FAN HOLDING BAY
LOCATION MAP
The Acoustic fans are anchored to the side of the railway bridge via a secondary bridge as shown in the exploded axonometric drawing below. Once docked, the fans would be anchored in place:
8.
9.
6.
7.
Diagram showing the anchoring process 1. 1.
See detail A1
2. Reinforced Concrete anchor foundation 3.
Water tank holding steel frame
4.
Pre-cast concrete arch
5.
Steel rod bracing and decking supporting joints
5.
6. Oak veneer plywood decking (treated for waterproofing and toughness) 7.
Steel railing
8.
Pin anchor
9.
Docking cylinder 4.
3.
2.
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ACOUSTIC FAN MATERIALITY BREAKDOWN The Acoustic fan is largely of steel frame construct at its base with the fan element being of much more lightweight construction with an aluminum frame and layers of fabric as shown below:
Detail A1
Fan panel materiality
Commercial poster layer
Waterproof nylon surface
8.
Acoustic foam
Aluminium modular frame 1. 5.
Waterproof nylon surface
M14 nuts and bolts
Material Key:
6. 1.
Steel cables in tension (diameter 100mm)
2.
Poly/plastic Water tank (capacity 19000 litres)
3.
GRP anchoring plate (thickness 20mm)
4.
Hanging baskets
5.
Heat treated steel hinge rod (diameter 200mm)
6.
Hinge mechanism (See Detail A2)
3.
4.
7. Wheels
Steel sections
Aluminium Profiles
2.
7.
8. Fan frame and module (see Fan panel materiality)
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ACOUSTIC FAN SWING MECHANISM The Acoustic fan would be subject to a huge amount of wind load. To combat this, the fan is not rigid but is on a hinge mechanism that allows for movement to reduce the stress on the structure
Fan under full load of water tank
Rotational movement of fan once water removed
Detail A2
3.
1.
2.
1.
4.
1.
Ball bearing diameter 300mm
2.
Steel Hinge frame (custom cast)
3.
Heat treated steel hinge rod (diameter 200mm)
4.
Poly/plastic Water tank (capacity 19000 litres)
14000 litres
19000 litres
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ACOUSTIC FAN FESTIVAL TRANSFORMATION SEQUENCE The fans can be transformed into outdoor pavillions for festivals using the hinge mechanism. This page shows how the pavillion is installed: 1
Acoustic fan festival pavillion mode 1.
Steel cables in tension (diameter 100mm)
2.
Concrete anchor base Cast in situ
3.
Concrete anchor Reinforced pre cast concrete
4.
Acoustic fan see detail A1 and A2
The fan modules are removed from the anchor and transported to festival anchor in the landscape. 2
Fans interlocked
1.
4.
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Festival anchor
2.
3 3.
After anchored, the water tanks are drained to assume the final form.
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C2.2 MODULAR GREENHOUSE UNIT
Fucntion Key:
These units will be pre fabricated offsite and attached onto the base that will exist prior to their installation. It will use the smart compost bins to acess compost directly without the need for going outside the greenhouse module.
1.
Rubber sealed waterproof edge for polycarbonate roof, opened when greehouse overheats
2.
Canal for service pipes
1.
2.
LOCATION MAP 3. Water supply hose, used to control humidity 4.
3.
Fan coil unit for mechanical ventilation if needed
5. Soil holding side frame for plant growth 6.
4.
Hatch to access soil when smart compost bin is put under
5.
6.
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MODULAR GREENHOUSE UNIT MAKE UP Greenhouse modules are constructed offsite and brought in to intall onto the concrete foundation. Each module is created so it would be road legal for easy transport:
Detail C2
2.
Diagram showing module dimensions 2500mm
1.
2600mm
3.
4.
5.
3600mm 6.
Material list:
7.
Steel Sections
Copper Pipes
Aluminium Profiles 8.
Polycarbonate Panels
9.
Plant Grow Halide
10.
11.
12.
Glass (double glazed)
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1.
Rubber sealed waterproof edge for polycarbonate roof
7.
Steel frame construct with steel square sections (section 10 x 10mm)
2.
Polycarbonate roofing 10mm thick panel (transparent)
8.
Steel panel for foundation clipping
3.
Double glazed energy saving glass window
9.
Copper water pipes (diameter 20mm)
4.
Steel hinge for polycarbonate roofing
10.
Clear glass paneling
11.
Steel brace for glass railing
5.
Ventilation unit support frame Aluminium 10mm thick panels
12.
Hatch to C1 detail unit
6.
Plant grow light halide rods
MODULAR GREENHOUSE UNIT INSTALLATION A modular greenhouse units are attached to the zigzag concrete foundation in the production zone that are installed prior to the module installation. More modules are added once profits are made from the produce. 1.
Aluminium panel plug in facade
2.
20mm foam insulation
3.
Steel frame construct with steel square sections (section 10 x 10mm)
4.
Oak veneer plywood paneling
5.
Module plug in
6.
Pre-cast concrete pad foundation
5.
Detail C2
4. 3. 2. 1.
6.
Detail C1
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SMART COMPOST BIN MAKE UP The compost in the bins are used not just for plants but are used for the heat they produce. In order to exploit the heat, the bins are modular for ease of use.
soil out to greenhouse
Detail C1 1.
Ventilation curtain grill (steel and perspex construct)
2.
Polypropylene panel with Perspex hatch (400 x 230mm)
3.
Polypropylene panel (thickness 10mm)
4.
Polypropylene panel with Perspex hatch (400 x 330mm)
Compost getting more potent over time and pressure producing heat
in t waste
Plan
5.
Steel frame construct with steel square sections (section 10 x 10mm)
6.
Polypropylene panel with Perspex hatch (400 x 330mm)
7.
Insulated cover SEE DETAIL C1.1 for laer detail
8.
Polypropylene panel covering (thickness 10mm)
9.
Heat conducting pipe (diameter 60mm)
10.
Moving trolley (Aluminium construct)
8. 6.
st out
Compo
7.
Compost Bin usage 1.
5.
Detail C1.1
Insulated wall for cover
Insulation strategy precedent
2.
Polypropylene
Silver insulation layer 3.
Vacuum
9.
4.
10.
Scale 1:1
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C2.3 FLOWER BED PAVILLION The flowerbed pavillion is a part of the Greenspace zone that act as sun and rain shelter in the summer and spring while, via the use of the Compost Bins, be transformed into a heated, internal pavillion. LOCATION MAP
1.
2.
3.
Fucntion Key: 1.
Frosted Polyproplyn roofing to prevent glare from sunlight
2.
Locking overhang to hold smart compost bin when deployed
3.
Compost bin installation
4.
Permanent concrete seating
5.
Piping and heating exchange system to be deployed in winter for heated pavillions
4.
5.
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FLOWER BED PAVILLION MAKE UP The flowerbed pavillion is a steel frame structure with Polycarbonate panels for rain shelter and concrete seating. This page shows how it is put together:
Detail C3 1.
Polycarbonate roofing 10mm thick panel (transparent)
2.
Steel frame construct with steel square sections (section 10 x 10mm)
3.
Double glazed energy saving glass doors
4.
Pre-cast concrete seating and foundation
5.
Pine fenced flower bed
6.
Compacted earth
7.
Hatch for heat pump
1.
2.
3.
Assembled Flower Bed Pavillion
4. 7.
Material list:
5.
In-situ concrete foundation
6.
Steel
Polycarbonate Panels
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FLOWER BED PAVILLION WINTER USE AND HEAT PUMP SCHEMATIC
Heat pump system in winter
The Flower pavillion utilizes the heat of the smart compost bin from the greenhouses in the winter. This page shows how heat is used in the flower pavillion.
Smart compost bin installtion process
Fully enclosed pavillion in winter
Samsung Air Source Heat Pump 9kw Mono HP RC090MHXEA
Heat exchange diagram
compressor
Flowers Grown around pavillion
condenser
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Heat released through fans
C2.4 FLOWER BED NOOKS The flower bed nooks are created using the soil that has been excavated within the other parts of the Pleasure Gardens. It offers an intimate space where people could enjoy some private space within the park. Conversely, in times of markets, it can be used as a dock for the market stalls.
LOCATION MAP
Detail C4
1.
Oak veneet ply laminate holding jig 10mm thick panel
2.
Pre-cast concrete seating and foundation
3.
Flower bed
4. Gravel 5.
Compacted earth hill
6.
Compacted earth landscape
7.
Normal soil composition
1.
2.
3. 4.
Flower Bed Nook unit- normal use 5.
oh baby! 6.
7.
Flower Bed Nook unit- market stall docking
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Building Performance
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4
Acoustic Fan Noise Reduction Strategy Canopy Structural Strategy for Wind Ventilation and Lighting Strategy for Internal Modules -Petal drying Kitchens -Modular Greenhouse Units -Flowerbed Pavillions -Topsy Turvy Tomato Planters Botanical Laboratory MEP -Sunlight Gathering Strategy -Energy Distribution System -Water Collection and Distribution System
3.1 ACOUSTIC FAN NOISE REDUCTION STRATEGY The Acoustic Fans primary function is to reduce noise from the train line. This is achieved by having large noise cancelling structures that are closest to the source of the noise.
Acoustic fan acoustic deflection
KEY: Noise from trains Deflected noise waves
LOCATION MAP
Waves that has made it through the fans
Key precedent: London 2012 Olympic Stadium The London 2012 Olympic Stadium employed a acoustic system in its roofing structure designed to reduce the amount of noise distributed into the neighbouring areas of the site. It uses a taut PTFE fabric layer to deflect alot of the noise then uses foam to absorb the undeflected sound waves. This system is layered 3 times to reduce the amount of sound coming through the stadium. The acoustic fans will employ a similar structure in its fan units to reduce the amount of noise coming from the tube lines.
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ACOUSTIC FAN NOISE REDUCTION STRATEGY The make up of the fan component is what reduces the noise travelling across to the Pleasure Gardens. Using a similar fabric based make up to the London Olympic Stadiumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modular system, the diagram below shows how this is achieved:
Section showing Acoustic fan in use
Acoustic Fan build up and function 2
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Reverberation
noise from tube station
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Noise from railway station hits the taut PVC fabric membrane. Some noise is bounced back to the station as reverberation.
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The noise that goes through the PVC membrane then enters an air gap that diffuses the sound further
3
Acoustic foam absorbs a large chuck of the noise vibration due to its soft spongy nature but noise still gets through the foam
4
Another air gap that acts the same as stage 2
5
Remaining noise goes to park- If successful, this system would be able to reach the STC rating of about 60 much like the fabric system employed in the London 2012 Olympic statium, meeting the 5dB noise reduction target.
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3.2 CANOPY STRUCTURAL STRATEGY FOR WIND
1
Pad foundation to distribute forces from the portal frames much more evenly as compared to pile foundations
The leaf canopy area suffers from the stress from the wind due to is large surface area, This page describes how sturdyness is achieved for structural integrity
2
Leaf canopy is made of 6 module portal frames joined by a structural brace running through them for structural coherency
LOCATION MAP
3
Lightweight PTFE fabric is used for the roofing while foundation and stem area uses heavier materials for ensure mimimal moment forces
4
Cross braced aluminium frame that supports ETFE cells while also providing much needed structural integrity to canopy
5
Load is not on the foundations alone, the kitchen modules are connected to the canopy to distribute weight more evenly
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Prevailing Wind: 11.5mph
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Bending moment applies DYNAMIC PRESSURE APPLIED ON CANOPY Using Climate data, we have identified the prevailing wind to be 11.5mph. Using this knowledge in conjunction to the data from 3D model. The forces acting onto a leaf canopy unit can be calculated: Assuming Wind Speed
= 11.5 mph
= 5.14 m/s
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AREA AFFECTED BY PREVAILING WIND and that the density of air at 20oc
= 1.2 kg/m3
Dynamic velocity can be calculated by:
Pd = 1/2pv2 = dynamic pressure (Pa)
D
= density
V
= wind speed (m/s)
P d
= 1.2 x 5.14
= 6.168 pa (N/m2)
Timber Laminate Density 610 kg/m3
Concrete Density 2,370 kg/m3
Volumn 6.44m3
Volumn 2.32m3
Volumn 3.59m3
Mass 51842 kg
Mass 1415 kg
Mass 8508 kg Total mass = 61765
72.23m2
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3.3 VENTILATION AND LIGHTING STRATEGY OF INTERNAL MODULES The park consists of many individual modular spaces of varying functions. The spaces that require climate control are highlighted and keyed and will be explained in the following pages:
Petal Drying Kitchens
Modular Greenhouse Units
Flower Bed Pavillions Topsy Turvy Tomato Planters
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Petal Drying Kitchens The feature of the Petal Drying Kitchen drying area is its roof as it uses the wind to dry flower petals plucked from the flower growing area. The ETFE roof protects the orbs from moisture while also letting wind and light through for drying
Colour of light changed through acrylic panels from net above.
Prevailing wind comes through the canopy and removes moisture of leaves. This is allowed through the uses of wire mesh that the orbs are made of
Aluminium Cross brace with ETFE Panels
Frame type B
Transluscent acrylic panel roofing
Petal holding orb make up
Petal drying orbs area
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Modular Greenhouse Units
3
The Modular Greenhouses are in the Production Zone and utilises the Smart Compost Bins for its heat but also direct access to compost when needs be
Heat release utilised
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3
2
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soil out to greenhouse
3
Compost getting more potent over time and pressure producing heat
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Plan
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COMPOST BIN WORKINGS
SUMMER TIME USAGE
WINTER TIME USAGE
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Compost bins are slided under the concrete foundations when compost needed or waste needs to be disposed of
1
Compost bin rolled in place and connected to module to transfer stored heat into internal space.
2
The modules are of glazed glass construct to use conventional greenhouse effect
2
Mechanical lighting system installed for plants if sunlight levels are too low- Plant grow halides are installed on site
3
If interior climate is too hot or humid, windows opened to release hot air
3
Mechanical fancoil unit installed as backup
4
Mechanical fancoil unit installed as backup
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SUMMER TIME USAGE
Flower Bed Pavillions The Flower Bed Pavillions work in tandem to the greenhouses and uses the same compost bins for similar heat utilising means
1 Frosted Polycarbonate roof paneling provides shade and rain shelter 2 Unenclosed space so wind passes easily 1
SMART COMPOST BIN INSTALLATION
2
Fully enclosed pavillion in winter
WINTER TIME USAGE
1 Pavillion enclosed 2 Hot air system 3 LED lighting for low sun
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4 Excess heat and humidity release 3 HEAT EXCHANGE SYSTEM
compressor
1
Heat released through fans
condenser 2
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Topsy Turvy Tomato Planters The Topsy Turvy Tomato planter has a storage function in the lower level which can be turned into a market stall, this page shows how the units relate to sun and wind:
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STORAGE MODE
MARKET USAGE
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Totally enclosed space to disallow storage interference
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Shading fabric rolled down from top of tower for canopy
2
Ventilation slats for moisture control
2
Deploying stall means the space is open to the elements
3
Insulated floors and double layer doors for climate control
3
Ventilation slats will need to be open to release excess heat
4
Stall deployment
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3.4 BOTANICAL LABORATORY MEP The Botanical laboratory is where the mechanical, electical and plumbing system are concentrated to provide useful output for the rest of the park. The next pages will explain the follwing systems involved within the Botanical Laboratory: Sunlight Gathering Strategy Energy Distribution System Water Collection and Distribution System
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SUNLIGHT GATHERING STRATEGY The botanic Laboratory havests sunlight and converts them to electical energy to be used in the sheds and other parts of the Pleasure Garden.
Section E2
El e fa ctric Pl cil ity ea iti su es to o re in th Ga th er rd e en
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SECTION E1
SOLAR GAIN SIMULATION
Section E1
KEY: site to analyse Solar canopy
The model on the left shows the light and shade levels on the Botanical laboratory during the winter solstice, simulating the minimal light conditions
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ENERGY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
KEY: The section shows how the inner workings underneath the hexes to join all the units together to create a coherent circuit to generate power around the botantnical laboratory
Interal riser spaces Lighting pipe MF battery-N70MF Rechargable battery
DXSI-001 Solar energy inverter
Fusebox Generic
Home Generators from Briggs and Stratton
Solar panel layer
SECTION E2
Solar Voltaic Tiles
SOLAR PANELS SHOWN IN AXO
‘Plant Gro’ High-Intensity Fluorescent Grow Lights
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WATER COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 1 The botanic Laboratory aims to recycle rain water collected through its water trumpets. The water will be collected and stored at the foot of the core and herb towers. The water will then be filtered and pumped from the machine room to the allotments and courgette beds
tion
Sec
E3
water collection 1 water filtration and treatment 2 water distribution 3
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Water is collected from the water collection trumpets and stored in the tank under each core and herb tower units
PHASE 6
SECTION E3 Total capacity: 319200L
Total capacity: 285600L
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WATER TANK CAPACITY As the build up of the Botanical laboratory is modular, the water tanks are installed as such:
Water pump
Filtration system
capacity:
16800 LITRES Water is pumped into the machine room and filtered, ready for redistribution
Watering fountains placed in the allotment area and courgette growing units will utilize the collected water when needs be
Concrete water tank precedent START PHASE 5
PHASE 4
Total capacity: 235200L
PHASE 3
Total capacity: 184800L
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Total capacity: 117600L
PHASE 2
Total capacity: 84000L
PHASE 1
Total capacity: 50400L
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4.0
BUILDING DELIVERY
4.1 Key Stakeholders and their Roles 4.2 Funding 4.3 Procurement -Implemented Methods -Procurement Justification 4.4 Delivery Timeline 4.5 Contractual Relationship between Client, Architect and Contractor 4.6 Material Sourcing 4.7 Key Roles and Relationships During Construction 4.8 Risk Managment and Health and Safety
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4.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND THEIR ROLES
Human relationship diagram CLIENTS
Department for Education
£ Vauxhall Primary School- Principal and Board od Directors
Department for Education
Mayor of London
Mayor of London
Vauxhall redevelopment scheme
Generation Z members -from Vauxhall Primary School
Secondary Client:
Lambeth council Circular feedback
KEY USERS
£
Headed by
consultation/ inspection
Main Client:
Generation Z members -from all over London
User input
Generation Z members Pupils of School
Vauxhall Primary School Principal and Board of Directors
Allotment Community Community input
Vauxhall City Farm
Hire
SUPPORT AND MANAGEMENT
Hire Teaching Staff of Vauxhall Primary School
WIDER COMMUNITY
Emerging Public due to Nine Elms redevelopment scheme
Employees of Vauxhall City Farm
Hire
Allotment holding community
Consultant -Service Engineers -Structural Engineers -Access Consultant -Acoustic Consultant -Health and Safety Consultant -Fire Consultant -Planning Consultant
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Architect
Contractor
Sub-Contractors
Methods of funding after Inital funds by Government: 4.2 FUNDING Due to the ‘Growing’ nature of the Production area and the Botanical Laboratory of the Pleasure Garden, It is necessary to consider how the gardens will fund its development. As suggested by the Stakeholders diagram, it can be seen that the initial funds are given by the Government.
ADVERTISING FUNDS FROM ACOUSTIC FANS
BI ANNUAL MARKET TO SELL PRODUCE FROM THE GARDENS
The acoustic fans will provide a prime platform for advertising, acting as a billboard and generating a stready stream of income from advertising revenue. In order to determine the pricing, Billboard hire prices in Vauxhall was researched:
Two markets are planned each year to sell produce from the Botanical Laboratory and the production area: Summer market- 2 weeks of month of June Autumn harvest market- 2 weeks of month of September
Initial funding:
HARVEST MARKET The Botanic Laboratory changes to sell its harvest
GOVERNMENT LOAN The initial funds fot the Pleasure Gardens will be provided by the Government through the ‘Nine Elms On the South Bank’ development scheme. The scheme has given a £1bn loan for this scheme and this project is asking for £15 million for its initial start up. Its expansion will be funded by itself after this.
Current development scheme of Vauxhall as part of the Nine Elms development
Each fan has
The revenue from these markets will vary dramatically depending on the harvest yield of each season. As the rate of production increases over time, it can be assumed that the profitablility of these markets will increase incrementally over each season.
1218 SQM
projected net profit from BOTH markets combined at end of phase 1 =
of advertising space to sell to advertisers
£ 22000 per Annum
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The Government has confirmed a £1bn loan guarantee to fund
“ the scheme’ (Nine Elms on the South Bank development scheme) source: http://www.nineelmslondon.com/category/transformation NINE ELMS DEVELOPMENT FUND
This could generate a revenue of
Initial asking fund for Vauxhall Pleasure Garden Start up:
£600 PCM
£15 million =
1.5%
per fan
MINOR FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Therefore, if all fans were rented out it could generate:
Profits can be made by: -selling excess compost -Running the Kitchen and Restaurant Area -Selling produce from the Herb Towers which grow all year around
£7200 PCM (£86400 per annum)
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which will be compounded by 1.3% each year as the Botanical Labortatory and production area grows
Profits from these funds will be used for maintence of the Pleasure Garden rather than an expansion
4.3 IMPLEMENTED PROCUREMENT METHODS
Traditional Design Contract
When choosing a procurement route for a building, it is necessary to consider the following key criterias in the point of view of the client:
Design-Build Contract Cost
Cost Times: economy and certainty Cost: economy of certainty Quality: in design and construction Size/Value: Scale of the project in relation to its cost Complexity: In terms of number of consultants and contractors involved Time
Control: Apportion of risk
Time
Quality
Quality
Client
Client There are many types of procurement systems, the principle ones being: -Traditional -Project Management -Design and Build -Management contracting -Construction management Of these routes, I have decided to employ 2 different types of procurement strategies due to: 1. 2. 3.
Difference in time scale of construction Usage and responsibility of the client Difference in the generation of funding
Quantity Surveyor
While the Green Spaces and Leaf Canopy area needs to be erected more quickly to start generating profits to fund the expansion of the Botanical Laboratory and Production zone. It also should be noted that this zone does not take the Generation Z of the Primary School part of its consultation board so is much happier for the clients to hand over the project to the contractor without much reprecussions.
Contractor
Contractor Consultants Nominated Subcontractor
Clerk of Works
Between the Botanic Laboratory and Production area which will have the Generation Z of the Vauxhall Primary School as their main tenants; and the Green spaces and Leaf Canopy activity zone which targets Generation Z within the wider public as well as offering green spaces to the public in general. The diagrams on the right shows the benefits and disadvantages of the procurements routes I have decided to take with the 2 part of the Pleasure Gardens. In terms of the Botanical Laboratory and the production area, it is more important to be thorough in its quality that to be built quickly as these parts of the Pleasure Garden will be handled by children to a large extent and needs to be durable and last to generate profits from harvests.
Licenses
Licenses
Architect
Architect
Domestic Subcontractor
Quantity Surveyor
Nominated Suppliers
Consultants
Domestic Subcontractor Domestic Suppliers
Key: Domestic Suppliers
Key:
Contractual Link
Contractual Link
Functional Link
Functional Link
Consultant Switch
Client has a major role, requiring certain quality standards to be shown or described. Contractor is wholly responsible for achieving the stated quality on site. Quality and cost is prioritised at the expense of Time.
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Less flexibility for the client once contract is signed. Design and construction integrated into a single contractual agreement. Cost and time is prioritised.
REASONS FOR DIFFERENT PROCUREMENT METHODS
Leaf Canopy Activity Zone & Greenspace Zone
Botanical Laboratory
Production Zone
Areas open to public all year around with potential to generate profits through festival and advertising (via acoustic fans) that will fund the gradual expansion of the Production zone and Botanical Laboratory. It is therefore inperitive this area is complete on time and at a reasonable cost to recouperate its construction cost and start this function. This also means that in this case, it is more beneficial for the client to appoint the contractor as their main consultant as they are more able to drive costs of construction more so than the architect.
The slow nature of the expansion of the Botanic Laboratory relies on the funding of the Leaf Canopy Activity Zone and its own produce it can sell. This slow expansion means that the architect needs to remain a critical part of the team to oversee its â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;growingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; process more so than the appointed contractors.
The Production Zone follows the same logic as the Botanical Laboratory as to why it needs to remain in a Traditional procurement route. Although, in the case of its expansion of greenhouse units, it is much more short term to reaching its completion.
Design-Build Contract
Traditional Design Contract
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Traditional Design Contract
4.4 DELIVERY TIMELINE
PHASE 1
PHASE 0 PRE CONSTRUCTION Planning application Expansion scheme planning
Machine room
C on om sit pon e en ts s
PHASE 5
PHASE 6
PHASE 7
MODULAR COMPONENTS INSTALLATION
MODULAR COMPONENTS INSTALLATION
MODULAR COMPONENTS INSTALLATION
MODULAR COMPONENTS INSTALLATION
summer market
summer market
summer market
summer market
sold at seasonal markets
Expansion scheme planning
Production of plants to sell
28 to 24 it un
5
MODULAR GREENHOUSE INSTALLATIONS
sold at seasonal markets
Planning application
to
NON MODULAR CORE BASE AND GARDENS CONSTRUCTION
1
PRE CONSTRUCTION
autumn harvest
autumn harvest
autumn harvest
autumn harvest
autumn harvest
autumn harvest
PHASE 2
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PHASE 1
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PHASE 0
autumn harvest
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ETC.
KEY: Fund generation Short Term events
PRE CONSTRUCTION
DESGIN
Phases or project milestones
PHASE 1
PHASE 0 PREPARATION
Leaf Canopy Activity Zone & Greenspace Zone
Winter
Winter
PHASE 4
summer market
sold at seasonal markets
autumn harvest
CONSTRUCTION
See RIBA Plan of Work
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Phase explanation and time extents
IN USE Revenue Generation from Acoustic Fan advertising
£86400 per annum
£86400 per annum
£86400 per annum
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YEAR 15
Winter
YEAR 13
Winter
Winter
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summer market
Components made off site
summer market
Fundraising autumn harvest
Production Zone
MODULAR COMPONENTS INSTALLATION
summer market
summer market
Compost heaps
Components made off site
Components made off site
YEAR 11
PHASE 3
MODULAR COMPONENTS INSTALLATION
MODULAR COMPONENTS INSTALLATION
NON MODULAR STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION
YEAR 9
PHASE 2
sold at seasonal markets
Botanical Laboratory
YEAR 7
Winter
START
C on om sit pon e en ts s
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YEAR5
Components made off site
Winter
YEAR 3
Components made off site
Components made off site
Components made off site
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The different rate in which the buildings are constructed is summed up in this time line diagram.
ETC.
autumn harvest
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4.5 CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CLIENT, ARCHITECT AND CONTRACTOR
RIBA work stages 2007
2013
As stated when discussing the procurement routes, the main reason two procure ment routes were chosen is due to the level of involvement that the Architect has with the client varies between distinct areas of the Pleasure Gardens. The Diagram below shows the consultant swithc that hands power to the contractor fom the architect:
Client
Licenses
consultant switch
Architect
Contractor (Stage C-D) - L Tendering of contract may happen any time after Stage B
Consultants Preparation of Employerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Requirements Stages AB (CD)
Domestic Sub contractor Key: Domestic Supplier
Contractual Link Functional Link
Client to add clause in contract with architect that the same team will produce construction informatio for stages A to C for initial designs
Consultant Switch
2
1 appointment
Client
Consultants
Client
Consultants
advice
Contractor Client appointed consultants advise client on tender information
advice
appointment
Contractor
Consultant switches from being appointed by client to being appointed by contractor
Traditional Design Contract -Botanical Laboratory -Production zone
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Design-Build Contract -Leaf canopy activity zone -Greenspace zone
source: http://www.architecture.com/ RIBA/Professionalsupport/RIBAOutlinePlanofWork2013.aspx
Roofing supplier and sub contractor Architen Landrell london offices 5th Floor, Magdalen House 136-148 Tooley Street London SE1 2TU
4.6 MATERIAL SOURCING The materials for the project will be sourced from suppliers and sub contractors from London to reduce time and money from transporting costs. Here are a list of suggested sub contractors and their locations:
Map of Greater London
Concrete supplier and sub contractor London Concrete 100 Silverthorne Road Battersea Greater London SW8 3HE
ETFE
PTFE
GRP supplier and sub contractor Design & Display GRP Structures Westminster Industrial Estate Warspite Road London SE18 5TA Concrete to set in-situ
Concrete prefabrication
Timber supplier and sub contractor Moss & Co Timber Merchants 104 King Street London W6 0QW
GRP
Metal supplier and sub contractor
Timber Laminate
SITE
Polycarbonate supplier
Whitten Structural & Architectural Metalwork Ltd Willow Lane CR4 4NA
9 Fieldings Road Cheshunt Waltham Cross EN8 9TL
Aluminium Profiles
OFF SITE for Pre fabricated elements Newpoint Industrial estate 56 Windsor Avenue London SW19 2RR
Polycarbonate Panels
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Steel Beams and Section
Copper Pipes
4.7 KEY ROLES AND RELATIONSHIPS DURING CONSTRUCTION
CLIENT
This diagram show the key relationships between the different parties involved in the construction of the Pleasure Gardens: Key: Hired by
Since the regeneration of Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens is funded mainly through the Nine Elms on the South Bank redevelopment scheme, alongside the backing of the Department for Education, The Park would be technically considered to be government property, much like how much of the parks are in London. However, it will be the principal and the Board of Directors of Vauxhall Primary School acting on behalf of its Generation Z pupils that will act as the main liasion for the architect and contractors. Ultimately it is the Vauxhall Primary School that is the most important client.
Feedback Consultant Switch
consultant switch ARCHITECT All drawings produced by the appointed architecture firm must be signed off by a RIBA part 3 certified professional, especially when it comes to drawings going for tender. This role is key especially in the areas of the park under the Design and Build Procurement contracts. Other main roles include:
MAIN CONTRACTOR The main contractor is responsible for the construction of the project. They are responsible for hiring sub contractors and suppiers to realize the information given to them by the Client through the architect. In terns of this project, the main contractor will be hired by the Mayor of London who heads the Nine Elms on the South Bank redevelopment scheme.
- Creating a Design at the concept stage that meets the requirements of the client and privide a facility suitable for the required use. SUB CONTRACTORS ON SITE
SUB CONTRACTORS OFF SITE (FOR PRE FABRICATED PARTS)
-To act a the coordinator integrating the work of designers and specialists into the overall scheme.
The sub contractor is appointed by the main contractor and are responsible for different areas of the park and its structures. The main sub contractors on site are:
An offsite team will be established that are responsible for the prefabricated aspects of the park. They will be based in Newpoint Industrial estate where materials and completed parts can be easily transported in and out.
(The last role is relieved after the consultant switch in the Design and Build part of the park)
-Concrete contractor: For the pad and pile foundations required on site
(see Contractual Relationship Between client, architect and contractor)
-Metalworking contractor: Responsible for erection of the main steel and aluminium frame of the Leaf canopy activity zone
-To understand and design in line with the building regulations that apply to the site and project.
These contractors will need to be highly skilled workers that will need a variety of skills not limited to one field like the sub contractors on site.
- Roofing contractor: Responsible for PTFE and ETFE roofing system on the steel and aluminium frames. CONSULTANTS
It is imperitive that these contractors communicate with the main contractor AND the architect in creating the pre fabricated elements and organising the installation onsite
-Timber contractor: For panelling and laminate coverings The client appoints consultants to advice them of design requirements and costing of the project. The Client is responsible to ensure that the consultants and the architects work together. The employed consultants for this project will be:
SUPPLIERS
-Structural engineers -Environmental engineers -M&E Engineers -Acoustic Engineers -CDM co-ordinators
The materials sourced page shows all the main suppliers required for the project. These suppliers where chosen for their proximity to site. It should be noted that suppliers are often also hired as sub contractors. It will be the role of the main contractor to organise the suppliers to go onsite or to the off site industrial park for pre fabrication
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4.8 RISK MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH AND SAFETY Below is the risk assessement form for the construction of the Vauxhall Pleasure Garden:
SITE RISK
1.
Harzard
Person at risk
Risk mitigation
Site is located next to an active train bridge and Vauxhall City farm
Contractors
The unpredictability of animals and the busy transport link of Vauxhall station can be dealt with by maintaining a secure fenced site boundary. Manage out of working hours as necessary Maintain close communication with Architect team, Client and Contractor in delivery of materials and pre frabricated modules on site for good planning. Necessary to keep TfL and Farmers of Vauxhall City Farm informed.
2.
Site conditions
Contractors
-Soil
-Excavated soil during construction is recycled into landscaped parts of the park. Excavated soil must be zoned appropriately so not to distrupt other construction around the park.
-Weather (mainly wind and rain)
-There are many parts of the Vuaxhall Pleasure Garden that react to the weather. It is necessary for:
Acoustic Fan Rain collection cones PTFE, ETFE roofing
(Green Zone) (Botanic Laboratory) (Leaf Canopy Activity Zone)
To be installed on days where wind would not pose a problem to their installation Installation dates of these components must be flexible
CONSTRUCTION RISK
3.
Site access
All persons on site Distruption to public
Site access must be strictly controlled during the construction of The Green Zone and Leaf Canopy Activity Zone. Access Points during construction must be planned by contractors to minimize distruption to public.
4.
Injury from falling objects
All persons on site
Hard hats and high visibility jacket to be worn at all times on site by contractors to protect themselves and be seen easily to avoid negligence. Net to be erected during installation of fabric on Leaf canopy activity zone
5.
Equipment failure
Contractors
-All equipment should be inspected to ensure it is safe and fit for purpose -Contractor should employ equipment inspector for regular maintenance checks which should be recorded
6.
Injury from scaffolding
Contractors
-All scaffolding should be checked for structural integrity (rust and breakages) -Erection of scaffolding must be done with trained workers with the appropriate PPE and tools
7.
Working at height
Contractors
-Maintain safe leading edge and access, and safe working platform when erecting scaffolding -PPE must be worn at all times when working at height
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CONSTRUCTION RISK
Harzard
Person at risk
Risk mitigation
8.
Excavation
Contractors
Excavated soil must be zoned appropriately so not to distrupt other construction around the park. Compacting Earth for foundation preparation will require appropriately trainined workers with PPE.
9.
Steel and aluminium frame installation for Leaf Canopy activity zone
Contractors
Appropriately trained workers with PPE to install structural frame with heavy duty equipment. Contractor responsible for installation.
10.
Installation of modules manufactured off site
Contractors
The creation of modules off site does not effect health and safety during construction. However, their installation, although straightforward, would need workers with PPE and specialized mechanical tools. Sporadic installation of modules would mean that site would need to be closed off to public during these times.
MAINTENANCE RISK
11.
Movement of Modular components for Harvest markets
Generation Z children from Vauxhall Primary School
During the harvest market, the children from the Vauxhall Primary School are expected to move the Topsy Turvy tomato planters in the botanic laboratory. Although, the units are designed to be handled by children, they need to be supervised by teachers who will need training to understand the units.
12.
Manure to compost making system through smart compost bins
Greenhouse maintenance staff
The compost bins need to be moved on a regular basis and filled with recycable waste. To mitigate risk of misuse, The compost bins will be locked when outside the production zone. It will be the responsibility of the Greenhouse maintenance staff to ensure compost is not mishandled.
13.
Maintenance of roof fabric of Leaf canopy
Bi annual Hired roof cleaners
The PTFE and ETFE roofing of the Leaf canopy need to be maintained, at least inspected on a biannual basis. It is imperitive they where the appropriate PPE and harness themselves to the steel frame as necessary to ensure safety.
14.
Falling from height
All people on site
Hand rails are installed in all areas above 1.5m ground level.
15.
Risk from M&E systems
All people on site
Maintenance of MEP will be carried out by certified professional who will be hired by the Head teacher of the Vauxhall Primary School on a biannual or annual basis to ensure the well running of the Pleasure Garden.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
AUTHORED PRINTED PUBLICATIONS
Coke, D. and Borg, A (2011) ‘Vauxhall Gardens-A History’, Yale Press Bizley, G. (2010) ‘Architecture in Detail’ Routledge, New York. Chappel, D and Willis, A (eds.) (2010), ‘The architect in practice’ Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford Lupton, S, Cox, S and Clamp, H (eds.). (2007) ‘Which Contract? Choosing the appropriate building contract’, RIBA publishing, London (2007). Harvey, D. (2008) ‘The Right to the City’. New Left Review. 53 (September/October 2008): 23, pp.1-15. Herzog, T. ‘Timber construction manual’, Birkhäuser GmbH, Hamburg (2004). Ross, A, ‘Architects pocket book’, Routledge; 4 edition, New York (2011). Schunk, E. ‘Roof Construction Manual: Pitched Roofs’ Birkhäuser GmbH, Hamburg (2004). Stacey, M ‘Concrete a studio design guide’ RIBA publishing, London, 2012.
ONLINE DOCUMENTS Vauxhall Nine Elms Battersea- Opportunity Area Planning Framework, (Greater London Authority Report, March 2012) HSE, Health and safety in construction, (HSE BOOKS, 2006) (UK) The Building Regulations: Approved Documents Part B Volume 2 - Buildings other than Dwelling Houses, (NBS Publications, 2010) (UK) The Building Regulations: Approved Documents Part K - Protection from Falling, Collision and Impact, (NBS Publications, 2010) (UK) The Building Regulations: Approved Documents Part M - Access to and Use of Buildings, (NBS Publications, 2010) Deciding on the Appropriate JCT Contract, (Sweet and Maxwell Publications 2001)
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