DESIGN PROCESS PORTFOLIO HIGH PERFORMANCE ARCHITECTURE STUDIO ARCH7112
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WEEK 1-2:
Initial Brief + Site Visit
WEEK 3:
Site Analysis + Precedent Study
WEEK 4:
Submission 1 - Return Brief + Site Analysis + Precedence Study
WEEK 5:
Kit of Parts + Massing Arrangements + Impact on site
WEEK 6:
Concept Development
WEEK 7:
Preparation for Concept Submission
WEEK 8:
Submission 2 - Concept Design
WEEK 9-10: Facade + Design Refinement WEEK 11:
Residential Refinement
WEEK 12:
Building Circulation + Overall Building Refinement
WEEK 13:
Final Design Presentation
WEEK 14:
Design Review Post Presentation
WEEK 1-2
INITIAL BRIEF + SITE VISIT
WEEK 1-2: INITIAL BRIEF + SITE VISIT Return Brief The building is to provide access to the new metro station and accommodate a mixeduse program in the form of a high rise tower. The best entry for the new metro station upon site analysis appears to be from beneath 3751 Martin Place. Analysis of the existing adjacent Metro access shows an outdated and disjointed design that limits the public access along the main public strip of Martin Place. It is suggested that the existing Martin Place Metro entry adjacent to the site is closed off to help enhance public circulation, and reduce future overcrowding between Elizabeth and Castlereagh St. A raised triple height entry on the ground foyer level of the proposed building will encourage public access to the newly constructed metro and existing metro lines. Building Program The site analysis indicates that there is a strong and growing demand for essential workers housing in Martin Place. Essential workers housing will be designed for singles and small families who work in the city these include the: • NSW State Library 400m from the site and a 4 min walk; • Australia Post 380m and a 4 min walk; • Sydney Hospital and Eye Hospital 450m and a 6 min walk; • CoS Fire Department 800m and 10min walk; and • CoS Police Station 1.4km a 17min walk or 12 min train to Museum Station + walk. • Post Office 6 post offices within 600m • Bus Depot North Sydney, Randwick, Waverley, Short distance from the city centre • Trains (major stabling yards) Hornsby (sector 3), Flemington (sector 2,3,4), Mortdale (Sector 1) (additional stabling stations) Sydney Terminal, Eveleigh, Cronulla, Waterfall, North Sydney, Blacktown, Richmond, Penrith, Liverpool, and Campbelltown. • Ferry Balmain Ferry Maintenance Centre, 72 Waterview Street, BALMAIN NSW 2041 50% Apartments Essential workers housing will make up 30% of the residential apartments. These will be in the form of micro apartments 30sqm for singles, and 2br apartments 70 sqm for families, the option also exists for a 3 bedroom at 90 sqm. The essential workers housing will be aimed at those who cannot afford to live in close proximity to the city and would otherwise spend long lengths of time commuting to work. Rental costs for this kind of affordable housing usually sits at 20 to 25% lower than the standard market rate. Specifically the essential workers housing is targeted to the services as listed above. These include library workers, cleaners, Australia Post workers, nurses, hospital catering staff, firemen, policemen, transport nsw rail and train workers. ADG requirements for apartment sizes: • Studio 35sqm • 1 bed 50sqm • 2 bed 70 sqm • 3 bed 90 sqm Serviced apartments will make up the remaining 20% of residential apartments and will be in the form of 1br 40sqm apartments. The requirements for serviced apartments are: A 60/40 split of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments Adjacent 1 bedders that connect between one another can be counted as 2 bedders. Minimum sizes are 40sqm studio, 55sqm 1 bed and 80sqm 2 bed. 24h dedicated receptions area for check in/outs, as well as 24h Housekeeping facilities. Extra amenities will be required including the possibility of a business centre, gym, Spa and or Pool. An off St Drop off Point will be strategically located on Elizabeth Street. No requirement for food service as Martin Place is located near an abundance of cafes, restaurants and eatery’s. Queen size beds 12sqm of free floor area minimum. Balconies with openings and access to natural light and ventilation The serviced apartments can be rented out for short stay periods, or used by those that have events, conferences or business in the city. The entry for the serviced apartments will be on Elizabeth Street, with occupants having easy access to Hyde Park. A dedicated entry for the essential workers housing will located on Castlereagh Street. 50% Commercial Historically, Martin Place has been known as the financial district and ‘Wall Street’ of Sydney, in recent times however this has changed. With financial institutions requiring larger floor plates and more flexible spaces to meet the ongoing demands for their workforce. Key players in Martin Place including the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Macquarie Bank, A NZ Bank and Herbert Smith Freehills are all vacating the ageing buildings for new office developments in Barangaroo and Darling Harbour.
This triggered a mass refitt out of office spaces to the tune of $1 billion AUD by Landlords in Martin Place at risk of having no tenants when their existing ones moved out. As a result of this a new player will move into Martin Place. A new player is about to embark on replacing the banking sector, it is the emerging Tech Industry. Businesses inlcuding Apple, LinkedIn, Dropbox, Expedia and Booking.com are now poised to move into Martin Place and fill the void left behind prompting Martin Place to now be defined as ‘Silicon Sydney’.  The commercial section of our mixedused development will comprise of shops on the street front level and dedicated commercial spaces aimed at the Tech Industry occupants on the levels above. The ground floor will include a pharmacy, gym, supermarket, liquor store and cafe. These are aimed at essential workers living in the building and those staying for short periods in the serviced apartments. It’s noted that most existing retail outlets house up market brands and we plan to follow suit. On the commercial levels above a flexible high performance ‘A Grade’ commercial space will be used to cater to the current and ongoing demands for premium office space in the city. This means the space must meet user requirements for natural ventilation, cooling and a growing emphasis and awareness on sustainability. The building will include a range of security and access systems. These larger companies require a minimum floor plate of 1000sqm, however the preferred size is higher at 15002000sqm. Due to the limitations of the size of floor plates in this building, we will adopt an idea of vertical villages similar to that found in the recently completed 8 Chifley Building. Grade A High quality space with good views/outlook, quality lobby finish, quality access, attractive street setting, quality presentation and maintenance. Building intelligence; direct building controls, 24hour access with card key and off site alarm monitoring, key switch after hours airconditioning, maximum lift waiting time 25 seconds, minimum 3.75m floor to floor Square meter requirements for different office types: • Minimum 10sqm • Average 1214sqm • Law firms 1420sqm Parking Space in the CBD is limited and highly valued. As the site has limited space for parking due to the new station to be built below, car stackers will be used to minimise the amount space needed. Car spaces will be allocated to 10 communal shared use goget style cars, a single car share vehicle can replace up to 12 private vehicles that would otherwise compete for local parking spaces. The remaining will be allocated to Commercial use depending on the priority of the user. In addition to these car spaces, there will be a generous number of parking spaces designated to bicycles. Minimum 300 spaces with adjacent showers and changerooms. To help cater to an influx of cyclist a small bike store/workshop will be allocated space near these spaces. Massing and Building Form A solar plane investigation will aid in determining the proposed massing of the tower and the program distribution of the building. Issues also affecting the height and massing of the tower include overshadowing over the North Western corner of the city’s prominent Hyde Park, and potential overshadowing over the Domain and existing buildings. The core concept of this proposal is to create an icon for sustainable design that reinvigorates Martin place as the new tech hub of Sydney, and respects the heritage buildings that dominate the area. The building will enhance the permeability and flexibility of Martin Place by creating a gateway Metro site. In doing so, the building will help rejuvenate Martin Place after the relocation of banks and key financial businesses to the newly built Barangaroo.=1`p[] a` It will also enhance the public domain of the CBD through appropriate design, adaptation of existing civic spaces and considered integration with historical civic buildings. The idea is to keep the residential spaces orientated towards Elizabeth and Castlereagh Streets, so that the commercial integrity of Martin Place is maintained. Further investigation into the massing and solar plane study will determine this.
WEEK 1-2: INITIAL BRIEF + SITE VISIT
Axo views of initial massing at 40 storeys
Street Scape - from Drawing Sydney
North Elevation - with site boundaries
East Elevation - with site boundaries
West Elevation - with site boundaries GSPublisherEngine 0.0.100.100
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NORTH ELEVATION 1:5000 NORTH ELEVATION 1:5000
Axo views of initial massing at 50 storeys
EAST ELEVATION 1:5000 EAST ELEVATION 1:5000
WEST ELEVATION 1:5000 WEST ELEVATION 1:5000
Axo views of initial massing at 60 storeys
WEEK 1-2: INITIAL BRIEF + SITE VISIT
Shadow diagrams - Axo View
Initial Site Plan - Pointing out current train lines in red, New Sydney Metro in blue and light rail in orange
Ground Floor plan - from Drawing Sydney with surrounding buildings
Shadow diagrams - Plan view
WEEK 3
Site Analysis + Precedent Study
WEEK 3: Site Analysis + Precedent Study 80 - 310 m
60 - 235 m
40 - 160 m
Height Studies of building in relation to surrounds
270m Clear View Circular Quay
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190m Clear View to Opera House
Identifying potential views of the city that can be achieved at key heights
Identifying key zoning and massing opportunities for program distribution
WEEK 3: Site Analysis + Precedent Study
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Assessing impacts of 80 storey building on site
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KING ST
HOTEL
CAFE
GALLERY
FOOD OUTLET
BANK
RETAIL SPACE
PHARMACY
OFFICE SPACE
CHANNEL 7
Mapping existing uses surrounding 37 to 51 Martin Place
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LIBRARY
PUB
ELIZABETH ST
PARKING
CASTLEREAG
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Assessing impacts of 80 storey building on site
WEEK 3: Site Analysis + Precedent Study
Laser cut facade of Martin Place General Post Office
Northern block of Martin Place between George st and Pitt st
Southern block of Martin Place between George st and Pitt st
Southern block of Martin Place between George st and Pitt st
Laser cut facade of Martin Place General Post Office
Northern block of Martin Place between George st and Pitt st
Northern block of Martin Place between George st and Pitt st
Construction of the model looking east up Martin Place
WEEK 3: Site Analysis + Precedent Study
General Post Office building placed in position
Aerial Photo of site model
Placing building over 1:500 plans to ensure they are all accounted for and fit
Model almost complete
Base piece inserted in the site model
Site complete
Placing building over 1:500 plans to ensure they are all accounted for and fit
MLC added to the model
WEEK 4
Submission 1: Precedence Study + Site Analysis
WEEK 4: Precedence Study MARTIN PLACE HYBRID STUDIO Footprint: 40%
Live/Work Space Floor
Core
PRECEDENT STUDY
BOUTIQUE MONACO, SEOUL
1st to 4th Foor + Circulation
Live/Work Space Floor core + circulation
Structure: 1st Floor
Transfer Girder
Unit Matrix 4.4m x 4.4m
Garden 1
GROUP 3 Julian Mina Cameron Thickett Angus Whittle Stephanie Kinshofer Adrienne Cheng
GROUND FLOOR PLAN 1:200 Garden 2
2.5 Bay Unit
Garden 3
3 Bay Unit
Garden 4 + Penthouse
Garden Unit 1
Garden Unit 2
Garden Unit 3
Duplex Unit 1
Duplex Unit 2
Bridge Unit 1
Bridge Unit 2
GALLERY LEVEL 1 PLAN 1:200
WEEK 4: Precedence Study
TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL PLAN LEVEL 1 1:200
S/W Elevation 1:500
S/E Elevation 1:500
N/E Elevation 1:500
TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL PLAN LEVEL 2 1:200 Section S/W to N/E 1:500
Section N/W to S/E 1:500
Section S/W to N/E 1:500
WEEK 4: Site Analysis MARTIN PLACE MARTIN PLACE PLACE MARTIN HYBRID STUDIO HYBRID STUDIO STUDIO HYBRID SITE ANALYSIS SITE ANALYSIS 37-51 MARTIN PLACE SITE ANALYSIS
37-51 MARTIN PLACE 37-51 MARTIN PLACE
NTH VIEWS 40 STORIES NTH VIEWS 40 STORIES NTH VIEWS 40 STORIES
CONTEXT PLAN 1:5000 CONTEXT PLAN 1:5000 CONTEXT PLAN 1:5000
NTH VIEWS 60 STORIES NTH VIEWS 60 STORIES NTH VIEWS 60 STORIES
SITE PLAN 1:500 SITE PLAN 1:500 SITE PLAN 1:500
NTH VIEWS 80 STORIES NTH VIEWS 80 STORIES NTH VIEWS 80 STORIES
GROUP 3 GROUP 3 GROUP 3 Julian Mina
Julian Mina Cameron Thickett Julian Mina Cameron Thickett Angus Whittle Cameron Thickett Angus Whittle Stephanie Kinshofer Angus Whittle Stephanie Kinshofer Adrienne Cheng Stephanie Kinshofer Adrienne Cheng Adrienne Cheng
WEEK 4: Site Analysis
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Existing Train Line New Train Line
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Retail Space
Channel 7
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Office Space
Pub
Hotel
Cafe
SITE MAPPING
ELIZABETH ST
Pharmacy
Food Outlets
H STREET
Bank
Bus Stops
CASTLEREAG
Gallery
Train Station
PITT STREET
1-Way Traffic Heritage
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WEEK 4: Site Analysis
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WEEK 4: Site Analysis
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WEEK 4: Site Analysis
EXISTING N/W ELEVATION 1:100 EXISTING SECTION S/E TO N/W
EXISTING N/E ELEVATION 1:100
EXISTING SECTION N/E TO S/W
WEEK 5
Kit of Parts + Massing Arrangements + Impact on site
WEEK 5: Kit of Parts + Massing arrangments
Kit of parts drawing
WEEK 5: Kit of Parts + Massing arrangments
Different arrangements for the massing PS - public space, C - Commercial, A - Affordable Housing, S - Serviced Apartments, UG - Underground, T - Train Station
WEEK 5: Building Massing Options + Impact on Site
Massing - looking at set back from street for upper section of tower
Massing - Playing around with different forms and heights
Massing - Considering if one or two towers would be best suiting for the residential
Identifying height differential on the ground floor plane and the implications of this on the buildings massing
WEEK 5: Concept Development
Circulation diagram
Mapping existing site conditions and vehicular ramp
Different options of for core locations
Key site dimensions
Locating lift core more towards castle and the rear to link it with the truck access and access lift
Looking at possible location of lift cores and ventilation stacks + movement of people from Castlereagh to Elizabeth St’s
Sketch section investigating site with ground floor plane of site
Identifying route of ventilation to escape
Turning the commercial lift core 90 degrees
Possible space needed for MRV truck turning circle
WEEK 5: Concept Development
Kit of parts - with key lift and ventilation sizes
Starting point - Inserting lift core to the ground floor
Lift core within circulation space
Adding a second lift core to the ground floor
Basement layout
Working on the basement and escalators to the tr ain concourse
Locating the escalators and core to the north. Focusing on major circulations points into the site
Moving the core to the south and lining it up with the (bit of the neighboring building that sticks out, cant think of how to describe it.
Axonometric sketch of concourse layout movement over slope
Circulation diagram
Looking at existing connections with adjoining building
Axonometric levels template for ground floor and Sky lobby
WEEK 5: Concept Development
Sketch of existing floor plate and building footprint with core at rear
T shaped core working as a rear and central core
Circulations with core and access to train concourse
Section - Escalators down to the concourse / train station
Core similar to that of 8 Chifley as our site is quite similar to 8 Chifley
Basement layout with vehicle turning and planned lifts above. Did not work.
Potential core variations for mixed use tower
Section breaking up areas based on massing drawings done
Core/ground floor arrangement Lifts center access stair at south
Core/ground floor arrangement Two sets of lifts double fire stair metro vents and lift center
Core/ground floor arrangement Double fire stairs at south with ramp to basement. Escalators center
Core/ground floor arrangement Possible basement
WEEK 5: Concept Development
Ground floor stairs connecting Elizabeth st and Castlereagh st.
Lift core and public bathrooms
Core and stairs combined
Secondary core added for residential
Stairs and both cores are combined and elevated to a sky lobby
Voids are created to let light flow to the concourse below
More voids added to direct the flow of people from Calstereagh st through the site. Access to concourse is also added
Ground plan - Elizabeth St
Managing different heights on site with thought about multiple cores
Residential Floor is split
Residential Floor is split again
Massing of a potential scheme
WEEK 5: Concept Development
Ground Floor - Castlereagh
Ground Floor - Elizabeth
Ground Floor - Elizabeth - adding commercial and residential circulation
Sky Lobby - Commercial and Residential
Ground Floor - Elizabeth - Access to sky lobby added
Sky Lobby - Commercial and Residential
Section with external residential core
WEEK 5: Concept Development
Commercial Floor Plan
Lower Sky Garden - Split Commercial / Public
Upper Sky Lobby - Split Workers / Serviced
Residential Floor Plan
Residential Floor Plan broken down into 1 and 2 bedroom apartment
Residential Floor Plan - Rear of the building has dropped off to comply with the solar plain
Section
WEEK 5: Concept Development
Basement Plan
Commercial Floor Plan
Ground Floor Plan - Castlereagh
Ground Floor Plan - Elizabeth
Sky Lobby / Elevated Core
Sky Garden - Not sure which one....?
Residential Plan
Residential Plan - Lifts dropping off as floor plate decreases
WEEK 6
Concept Development
WEEK 6: Concept Development
Ground Floor Plan
Sky Lobby / Elevated core
Ground Floor Plan - Change in Fire stair location.
Basement Plan
Ground Floor Plan
Ground Floor Plan
Sky Lobby / Elevated Residential core
Showing division in levels between Elizabeth and Martin Place - Ground Floor
WEEK 6: Concept Development
Initial sketch that inspired the design for a rear facing glass stair and lift core
Keeping to the solar plain and the overall building to less than 160m. Initial idea was to keep the core and the rear of the building and have a large glass lift core to avoid casting shadows with bridges connected the higher levels to the lift core.
Only 2 sky gardens in the building. As the solar plain has not been exceeded, the idea to give space back to the public had not been considered. Design currently split into 2 commercial areas and 2 separate residential towers
WEEK 6: Concept Development
Ground Floor Plan
Due to complications with the core and trying to increase efficiency with circulation we decided to ditch the angled stairs
Ground Floor Plan + Sky Lobby
The straightening of the stairs
After straightening the stairs - trying to find the best way to access the elevated sky lobby
Sky Lobby / Elevated Core
Sky Lobby / Elevated Core
Another alternate way to access sky lobby
WEEK 6: Concept Development
3D visualisation of Ground Floor
Basement Plan
Sketch of Ground Floor
Commercial Sky Lobby / Public Cafe - Ground floor also shown
Ground Floor Plan
Commercial Sky Lobby / Public Cafe added to the sky lobby
WEEK 6: Concept Development Shadow calculations for 60 storey building
Shadow calculations for 80 storey building
June 21 at 1.00pm
June 21 at 1.30pm
June 21 at 1.00pm
June 21 at 1.30pm
June 21 at 2.00pm
June 21 at 2:30pm
June 21 at 2.00pm
June 21 at 2:30pm
After shadows studies to appeared we could break the solar plain with minimal impact on Hyde Park due to a collection of tree located to the north of the park. We tried to push the limits and 80 storeys. Shadow impact was way to large so we retreated back to 60 storeys
WEEK 7
Preparation for Concept Submission
WEEK 7 Preparing drawings for concept submission
Placing the current scheme into a drawing with context to better understand the flow and movement around the site and how the building will be accessed
Mid level sky garden. It was split 4 ways, between public, commercial, serviced and affordable housing
Upper level was split between serviced and workers. The building over was shown to help understand how to break up the space in regards to light, shade and noise transmission
Ensuring light and natural ventilation reach the deeper apartments. Chunks taken out of the form to allow for better cross ventilation and light penetration. Side setbacks were consistent with current building on site
WEEK 7 Preparing drawings for concept submission
Mid level sky garden. It was split 2 ways, between public and commercial
Upper level sky garden. It was split 2 ways, between Serviced and Affordable with large garden beds to the east and west.
After analysis of shadowing of Hyde park. As the building reached 140m we reduced the overall form to reduce shadowing.
After analysis of shadowing of Hyde park. As the building reached 140m we reduced the overall form to reduce shadowing.
Disregarded the solar plain and decided to go for a 200m tower.
WEEK 7 Preparing drawings for concept submission
With the core and the stairs locking we were able to move forward with the design.
Commercial Sky Lobby / Public Cafe
Section
Section
WEEK 7 Preparing drawings for concept submission
200m reference drawing
Expanding sky gardens
Adding sky gardens
Massing separation from ground to sky lobby to commercial to residential levels. Investigating possible separation corridors to assist in natural conventional between Serviced and Workers housing levels.
Building cut out at resi level
Full cut out through upper resi
Full cut out through both lower and upper resi
WEEK 7 Preparing drawings for concept submission
Massing Model in martin place site
Massing Model
Massing Model
WEEK 7 Preparing drawings for concept submission
Ground Floor plan with context
Sky Lobby / Public Cafe
Lower Sky Garden - Public / Commercial split
Commercial floor vertical village
Commercial floor
Sky Lobby - Residential
Residential - Lower
Residential - Upper
WEEK 7 Preparing drawings for concept submission
Micro apartment - Work
Micro apartment - Sleep
Micro apartment - Living
Micro apartment floor plans
2 Bedder same size as 2 studios
Studio Apartment
WEEK 8
Submission 2: Concept Design
MARTIN PL ACE PL ACE WEEKMARTIN 8: Submission 2: Concept Design Hybrid Tower Hybrid Tower Shadows over Hyde Park
Development of massing
Hybrid Tower
Creating an Iconic MetroRefinement gateway of building program Articulating form to site Shadows Refinement of building programover Hyde Park Refinement of building program
Maintaining + enhancing connection to Hyde Park 1:5000
Refinement of building form Refinement of buildingCreating form an Iconic Metro gateway
Maximising aspect + prospect
Refinement of building form
Maintaining + enhancing connection to Hyde Park 1:5000 Enhancing shadows Enhancing shadows
Shadows over Hyde Park
Enhancing shadows
Development of massing
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Program Distribution Enhancing shadows Maximising aspect + prospect
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Connection with Opera House & Harbour Bridge 1:5000
Maximising aspect + prospect Maximising aspect + prospect
Shadows over Hyde Park Shadows over Hyde Park
Refinement of building form
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Development of massing Development of massing
Enhancing shadows Maximising aspect + prospect
Articulating form to site Shadows over Hyde Park
Program Distribu Enh
Connection with Opera House & Harbour Bridge 1:5000
Creating an Iconic Metro gateway
Articulating
Refinement of building program
Ground Floor 1:500
Typical Commercial 2 1:500 Elevated Core Level Floor 1 1:500
Angus Whittle
Basement Basement FloorFloor 1:500 1:500
Cameron Thic kett
WEEK 8: Submission 2: Concept Design
Maximising aspect + prospect
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Development of massing
Refinement of building form Elevated Core Level 1:500 Typical Typical Commercial Commercial Floor Floor 1 11:500 1 1:500
Vertical Upper Level Residential + Serviced Level 1:500 Residential +Garden Serviced Level 1:5001:500 Vertical Garden Lower Level 1:500
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Enhancing shadows Typical Typical Commercial Commercial FloorFloor 2 1:500 2 Level 1:5001:500 Vertical Garden Lower
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Typical Commercial Floor 1 1:500 Vertical Garden Upper Level 1:500 Vertical Garden Upper 1:500 Articulating form to Level site
Residential + Serviced Level 1:500 Program Distribution Section 1:1000 North to South
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Maintaining + enhancing connection to Hyde Park 1:5000 Ground FloorLower 1:500 Vertical Garden Lower LevelLevel 1:500 Vertical Garden 1:500
Living Connection with Opera House & Harbour Bridge 1:5000 Typical Commercial Floor 2 1:500 Residential + Serviced LevelLevel 1:500 Residential + Serviced 1:500
Section 1:1000 East to West
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WEEK 8: Submission 2: Concept DesignFloor 1 1:500 Typical Commercial
Basement Floor 1:500
Residential + Serviced Level 1:500
Micro Apartments
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Vertical Garden Upper Level 1:500
Elevated Core Level 1 1:500
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Living
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Typical Commercial Floor 2 1:500 Serviced Apartments 2 Bedroom Apartments Residential + Serviced Level 1:500
Micro Apartments
Serviced Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments
Elevated Core Level 1 1:500
Sleeping
Vertical Garden Upper Level 1:500
Work Section 1:1000 North to South
Section 1:1000 East to West
Serviced Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments
WEEK 9 -10
Facade + Design Refinement
WEEK 9 - 10: Design Refinement
After deciding to remove the void space from the middle of the residential tower massing, we began to explore the residential massing of the building as a consolidated block and how the newly considered form would fit in with Martin Place.
Following feedback from the concept submission and after doing additional massing studies we chose to break up the form of the building by adding 2 sky gardens to the existing design. We adjusted the setbacks for the residential component of the tower, to reduce the impact of the building on the street level of Martin Place.
WEEK 9 - 10: Design Refinement
Preliminary Basement plan that explores meeting the requirements set out in our return brief.
Preliminary ground floor plan that aims to address issues between different ground height levels and having dedicated separate entries for workers housing and serviced apartments.
Sky Lobby / Public Cafe expanded due to requirement for a second set of fire stairs to serve the residential floors.
Identifying impact of second set of fire stairs on commercial levels.
Changing stairs to sky lobby and adding escalators for a grander entry to the sky lobby.
Investigating possible methods of circulation on residential levels to apartments.
WEEK 9 - 10: Facade
LP2s - Tehran office block - commercial facade
Monash University was the inspiration for our residential facade
Lenco Slats - Timber
Grave Town Hall, Netherlands - Erick van Egeraat precedence for commercial facade
We looked at operable timber louver facades for the commercial to be controlled by a building automated system for the high performance aspect of our design.
WEEK 11
Residential Refinement
WEEK 11: Residential Refinement
View from Roof
Serviced Apartments Sky Garden
Affordable housing Sky Garden
Commercial Sky Garden
Martin Place East End View
Martin Place Street View
Elizabeth Street View
Martin Place West End View
Martin Place West End View
Martin Place West End View
Isometric perspective
Martin Place West End View
WEEK 11: Residential Refinement
Ground floor
Preliminary concourse level
Refined concourse level
Commercial sky lobby / public cafe
Commercial level
Commercial level - vertical village
Service apartment sky garden
Preliminary residential level
Attempting to keep the shape of our residential towers started to become compromised due to sizing requirements for the residential floor plans. Location of the second set of fire stairs also caused issues with the layout
Refined residential level The group started to look more closely at the efficiency of the lift cores. and tried to figure out where and when lifts could drop off to free up floor area for some of the commercial levels as well as help with the relocation of the more central fire stairs, due to changes in the residential layouts
WEEK 11: Residential Refinement
Ground Floor Plan
Level 1 sky lobby / public cafe
Public sky garden
Commercial sky garden
Typical Commercial L2
Commercial sky garden
Commercial L2 with columns layout
Serviced apartments sky garden
Workers sky garden
Preliminary drawings looking at transfer of lift cores and circulation between commercial, residential and sky garden levels.
Section North to South Not sure if there is any point in having these sections and they are not updated to reflect the residential scheme
WEEK 11: Residential Refinement
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Our first residential layout aimed to create workable and generous apartments whilst maintaining the void from our concept. We came to the realisation that our concept would not work with long and generous apartment layouts.
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We tried to reintroduce balconies to each apartment however the ‘U’ shape of the floor plate meant that apartments within the void were compromised. An additional point of fire egress for the Workers Housing and Serviced Apartments added further difficulty.
Thought we had resolved our residential apartment layouts, however, we decided that a greater variety of apartments was required. We wanted to add a three bedroom apartment in for the Workers housing.
Preliminary section East to West exploring circulation of building
WEEK 12
Building Circulation + Overall Building Refinement
WEEK 12: Building Circulation + Overall Building Refinement
Martin Place Street view of sky lobby
Affordable housing perspective from living
Longitudinal perspective North to South
Initial 200m block at site boundary
Even split between Residential and commercial
Additional split of Residential and commercial creating sky garden
Set back of residential from Martin Place
Set back of residential on east and west
Additional set back of residential upper floors from Martin Place
Final structure with External Screen
Structure remaining.
Martin Place Street view from George St
Affordable housing perspective from kitchen
Longitudinal perspective East to West
WEEK 12: Building Circulation + Overall Building Refinement
Massing - 200m block
Massing - block split into commercial and residential
Massing - Split again to relate to various buildings in the area and break up the large mass
Massing - Front setback is applied in attempt to avoid the building dominating martin place
Massing - Front setback is applied in attempt to avoid the building dominating martin place
Massing - Core and structure is inserted
Massing process from the initial 200m full site coverage block splitting the commercial with residential adding sky gardens at critical heights throughout . Setting back residential from Martin Place and setting residential back from Castlereaght and Elizabeth St for overshadowing purposes.
Massing - Facade is applied to mass
WEEK 12: Building Circulation + Overall Building Refinement
View from serviced apartments sky garden
View of commercial space with flexible work spaces
View from workers housing lounge room
Axonometric section in relation to city context
Development of Axonometric section highlighting mixed u ses in tower
WEEK 12: Building Circulation + Overall Building Refinement
North elevation
View from martin place looking east
East Elevation
View of lower and main concourse level
WEEK 12: Building Circulation + Overall Building Refinement
Commercial facade plan detail
Eastern Facade
Northern Facade
Western Facade
Development of facade details - smaller louvers for residential tower that are spaced closer together and fixed when there are no openings
Commercial facade component detail
Commercial facade detail
WEEK 12: Building Circulation + Overall Building Refinement
Aligning ground floor mega columns with structural grid
Preliminary commercial layout with incorporation of vertical villages
Preliminary upper level of commercial floor
Preliminary concourse design incorporating elevator
Commercial layout was aligned with structural grid
Preliminary upper level of commercial floor with incorporation of columns from structural grid
WEEK 12: Building Circulation + Overall Building Refinement
Initial design with a double loaded corridor on the workers housing
Initial design aiming at maintaining the atrium space as per our concept plan
Our initial residential design proved problematic with the addition of a second set of fire stairs
Further refinement led to larger more generous apartments for the workers housing and a smaller serviced apartments
We aimed at having the residential tower five meters set back from the commercial levels
The apartments oriented to the atrium proved to be very problematic to design
We realised that the atrium was compromising some apartments so we decided to consolidate the floor plate for a more efficient design
We began consolidating the floor plans and ensuring that we kept a mixed of studio, 2br and 3br apartments
WEEK 12: Building Circulation + Overall Building Refinement
Identifying key dimensions are potential room layouts for studio, 1br and 2br apartments.
Further refinement of the workers apartments
Resolved northern 2br apartment layout
Initial planning of rooms and reintroducing balconies to apartments
Looking at seting back high apartments to minimise shadows on Hyde park
Exploring potential apartment layout for southern rooms
Initial exploration of studio apartment layouts
Initial stages in designing 3 br apartment for workers housing
Residential apartment layout close to being resolved with scissor stair incorporated for second point of fire egress
WEEK 12: Building Circulation + Overall Building Refinement
Determining column layout and finding an issue with load transfer from residential to commercial floorplates.
Connecting the existing underground tunnels to our escalators / concourse level.
Looking at the introduction of retail to activate the ground floor plane and refining entry lobby’s to the workers housing and serviced apartments.
Ensuring clear points of fire egress are maintained.
Showing the 6m+6m comfortable working zone in regards to natural light. All work areas are withing the 6m+6m zone. Circulations zones are outside of it.
Figuring out relationship of new sky light (old martin place stairs) and the under ground / concourse
Studying the overall building in section. Identifying what the building relates to, view from the building and appropriate setbacks
WEEK 12: Building Circulation + Overall Building Refinement
Stairs to sky lobby were removed and another set of escalators were added
Preliminary design for public sky garden level
Exploring concourse level and circulation to ground floor
Preliminary design for public sky garden level
Exploring transfer of additional fire stairs on residential floorplates
Preliminary sky garden design for serviced apartments
WEEK 12: Building Circulation + Overall Building Refinement
Site Plan outlining key building heights of direct significance
Height data collected of key data
Preliminary longitudinal section East to West showing mixed use tower in context with Martin Place
East to West context section identifying key building heights
North to South context section identifying key building heights
East to West Section showing building in context with metro
North to South Section showing building uses
WEEK 12: Building Circulation + Overall Building Refinement
First attempt at laser cutting our facade. Facade was too detailed.
Laying out facade components to ensure correct placement
Northern and eastern facades
Peeling back protective coating, minimising the amount of burning while laser cutting
Arranging the floor plates around the rear core to understand how best to construct the model
Last minute run back to the workshop to cut some forgotten floor plates
Western and southern facades
Placing facade pieces on floor plates to ensure everything is the correct size
WEEK 12: Building Circulation + Overall Building Refinement
Laying out facade components to ensure correct placement
Construction commences
Residential facades
Placing each box onto the core to figure out exact location
Using home made scale tool to ensure sky gardens were exactly 8m
Adding the core levels to the model
Adding the 3 meter slope of Martin Place to the ground floor plane
Final finished model prior to Submission 3
WEEK 13
Final Design Presentation
WEEK 13: Final Design Presentation
MARTINGATEWAY PL ACE TOWER Refinement of form
Distribution of program
Reducing building footprint
Re-evaluating form
Cameron Thic kett
Identifying site opportunities
Julian Mina
Defining building program
Artiliculating form to site
Maintaining + enhancing connection to Hyde Park 1:5000
Rationalising Core
Final Building Form
Connection with Opera House & Harbour Bridge 1:5000
Longitudinal Context Section North to South 1:2000
Responding to site dynamics
Overshadowing Analysis
Angus Whittle
Axonometric Section: Building Program
WEEK 13: Final Design Presentation
View from Commercial Floor
Facade Component Elevation 1:10
View from Martin Place
Cross Context Section East to West 1:2000
Facade Component Plan 1:10
Facade Component Section 1:20
Eastbound towards Elizabeth Street ticket machines
ticket machines
WOMENS WC
MENS WC
Commercial retail 2
Commercial retail 1
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Commercial retail 2 Dressing
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Serviced Apartments
mailboxes
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Basement Level 1:200
Sky Lobby Level 1:200
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Ground Floor Plan Elizabeth Street 1:200
Lift to ground floor
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cleaners
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Ground Floor Plan Castlereagh Street 1:200
Context Plan 1:1000
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WEEK 13: Final Design Presentation
Bed 2
WEEK 13: Final Design Presentation
North West view from Affordable Apartment
Section North to South 1:500
Northern View from Sky Garden
North Elevation 1:500
East Elevation 1:500
WEEK 13: Final Design Presentation
Concept model and final model
Final model in site - Looking west
Final model in site - Looking south from Castlereagh St
Final model in site - Looking south
Final model in site - Looking West
Final model in site - Looking East from bottom of Martin Place
Final model in site - Looking North/ West from behind
Final model in site - Looking south
Final model in site - Looking South/ West
Final model in site - Looking West
WEEK 14
Design Review Post Presentation
WEEK 14: Design Review Post Presentation
Ground Floor Plan
WEEK 14: Design Review Post Presentation
Studio Apartment - The design was updated following feedback after final design presentation. The laundry size was reduced to open onto the corridor and increase robe space.
Commercial Floor - Layout has been updated to accurately convey curtain wall double skin facade.
Residential -Lower
Commercial Floor - Vertical Village
Residential -Upper
The dinning room table was moved to the window to double as a desk and open up the living room, with the couch and television flipped compared to the original studio layout.
WEEK 14: Design Review Post Presentation
Public Sky Garden - Following on from feedback we elevated the public sky garden to above the commercial levels and changed the space to become an inviting public retreat aimed at office workers, tourists, families and others wishing to experience great views and unwind in the heart of Martin Place.
WEEK 14: Design Review Post Presentation
Facade Detail - The facade component section was updated following feedback to include a steel grate for maintenance acccess, louvres for natural airflow and conditioning and suspended ceilings set back according to winter sun angle calculations.
West elevation - The elevation was revised to include detailed facades of adjacent buildings in Martin Place and to emphasis points of reference made in our buildings design.
WEEK 14: Design Review Post Presentation
Revised North elevation showing Street scape
WEEK 14: Design Review Post Presentation
New Concourse render - Showing busy Martin Place atmosphere. Luminated rolling signs were added to the ground floor columns to inform commuters and the public of the metro location and transport alerts.
WEEK 14: Design Review Post Presentation
New Office render - Showing hot-desk working environment, materiality of the office space and the verticle villiage layouts.
WEEK 14: Design Review Post Presentation
New Sky Garden Render -Showing the atmosphere of the public sky garden situated at 100m, overlooking Martin Place. The sky garden features a look out point, benches, planter boxes, green walls and grassed areas.
WEEK 14: Design Review Post Presentation
New Sky Garden Perspective Render - This render highlights the mixed working environments between the commercial, public sky garden and residential.