3RD YEAR FINAL PROJECT by Anjali Biju

STUDIO 3.2: ANJALI BIJU

DEVELOPMENT PROCESS:

Tower:

Pavilion:

In my 3.2 studio project elements from my 3.1 are seen to be carried forward such as the pavilion. My agenda for the tower is still like in 3.1 very much focused on bring the community within the surrounding context together. My towers form reassembles ideas and concept explored in my pavilion project and I integrated my pavilion into my landscaping strategy as it is a key part of my programming.

Research:

3.1 SUMMARY

FIGURE GROUND// URBAN CONTEXT:

Nollimapping at macro,meso and micro levels helped understand surrounding site context. As visible, mostly all existing structures around Manchester follow geometric lines that are linear; there is a huge lackoforganicshapedstructureswithinthesurroundingcontextwhichissomethingIintendtoexplorewithinthisproject.Itisvisibleinthemacroandmesofiguregrounds selypopulat that-thelandisden ed with structures however on site due to the large stretch of green space, this is something that should be preserved and incorporated into my design to a certain extent.

SERIAL VISION // APPROACH TO SITE : This serial vision was created on my approach to the site taking the bus route from Piccadilly to New Islington. The bus stop which I arrived at was roughly a 5 minute walk from site which is good as accessible public transport is surrounding site for those who do not drive to site. While approachingsite,tallstructuresandmainroadsarethekeyvisualsofthisjourneyandthesurroundingareasarebuiltupwell.Thesitesitsflatin-betweenall these high rise structures almost surrounding it and the green space spans horizontally. Site is easily accessible which allows for access from all sides of the tower when implemented and a car park as well as gates for active users is visible on site for transportation methods.

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GREEN SPACE + NATURAL FEATURES :

Thispagefocusesonidentifyingnaturalfeatureswhichframes/surroundsthesite,Onthefirstdiagram,on-sitewaterfeatureswereidentified.ThesiteisencasedbytheNewIslington canaliscanal. notvisible The fromonsiteduetoplantingblockingtheviewbutisvisibleatt crossing. The canal is something that i want to consider visually framing within my tower concept to accentuate the users health and well being and also to promote connectivity to the nature as surrounding context is built up limiting green space around site. The second diagram showsthegreenspacesurroundingsite.Thesiteitselfisalargefieldofgreenspacewhichisunusedregularlyandthisisthebiggestgreenspaceforsurroundingexisting end building onretaining therefore thisgreen iint spacethroughlandscapingbutinordertopromote reg ular use by users and community, I intend on landscaping the space through creating a park like program which appeals to all ages of the surrounding community. The sun-path and prevailing wind which comes in from the west will have a huge impact of my design as i will be inclined to cater to these natural characteristics to maximise passive cooling and lighting strategies.

TRAFFIC AND LAND-USE: TRAFFIC The transport methods that surrounds site shows both public transport methods as well as private methods (cars) approach to site. The site is surrounded by public transport methods which promotes green transport to tower (RIBA Sustainability outcome). The main road which run along the E side of the site can get busy due to being the main road into central Manchester.

URBAN CONTEXT The surrounding context as seen in this diagram is mostly built up of residential spaces with very little public/ community binding spaces such as parks, shopping malls, entertainment spaces etc. This is something that I want to change within programming of my tower as well as landscaping to engage the surrounding community to interactandusethespaceaswellasofficeworkersthatwillbeusingthe space which considers the RIBA sustainability outcomes .

TRAM STOP

RESIDENTIAL

BUSY ROUTES

HOTEL

NOT SO BUSY ROUTES

PLUMBER

QUIET ROUTES

CRAFT SHOP

BIKE FRIENDLY ROADS DEDICATED BIKE LANES BUS STOPS

PHRAMACY / MEDICAL PRATICE PRIMARY SCHOOL E-COMMERCE SERVICE LESISURE

ACCESS This diagram is an indication of access within site and considerations of main elevations and access routes from sides which would have to be considered ad the site is accessible from all direction The main access routes that were to be considered were from the E side where the tower will be mostly visible to the public from and access from the North and South is also key as majority of users use these directions the most to access the site.

SITE PLAN @ 1:500 : The site located in New Islington within Ancoats sits just on the outskirts of Central Manchester. The area is newly regenerated . promotingresidencyandofficespaceswhilecreatingapublichub.The sitecanbeseenasalargegreenfieldthatismostlynotuseddue to a lack of purpose framed by the canal and the main road leading to the city centre. The site is surrounded by tall structures that follow geometrics and are limited within organic forms which boxes in the green space also known as site.

SITE SECTION A @1:200 // LONG :

These site sections show the existing structures surrounding site, in the long sections, it is clearly visible that the green space which stretches 32m horizontally. Which requires careful consideration of landscaping and how the tower would take over on is something that needs to be considered in detail to avoid thetowernotfittingintositeandstandingoutinanegativemanner.Theshortsectionshowsthevisualthatwillbeseenfromthemainroadandshowsthatsomethingelsedetail ineedto isconsider thetramline in whichrunshorizontallythroughthecentreofthesite.Thisissomethingthatneedstob due to the structure cannot tamper with the existing public transport methods that are already in place. From creating these site sections i was able to understand the height of surrounding buildings , and understand that the tram line is something that i will have to also focus on working around as well as the extensivelargefieldthesiteisisalsosomethingthatwillhavetobeoffocuswhiledesigning.

SITE SECTION B @1:200 // SHORT

AGENDA:

Explore the method of connect and disconnect spaces simultaneously through green spatial organisation. In this project, I intend on exploring methods of space separation through staggered floor spaces, incorporation of green spaces and programming within the internal environment to bring the public and private office space users together as well as keep them divided when required.

ADJACENCY DIAGRAM :

ThisadjacencydiagramwasthefirststeptakenindecidingtheprogrammingwithinthebuildingwhichlateraidedThrough tocreate this plans diagram onthe iwas building. abletodifferentiateimportanceof spaces through bubble sizes. The importance of green space throughout the internal structure was visible from the start at bringing together the two very opposite spaces (Public + Private).This also shows how planning of space divisions have been considered as well as how these spaces will be created with post covid considerations.

FINDING FORM : Diagrams showing how key climatic conditions initially shaped the form of my design and the idea of green space creating 2 towers which divided from a plinth. Ideas of waves which was a large part of my pavilion design was something that I wanted to incorporate into the form of my design. This was created and formed through larger wave forms protecting structure from the wind on the Northwest and Northeast façades whereas the smaller waves allows for extruding spaces welcoming daylight into the internal environment of the super structure on the East and South façades.

PRECEDENTS SUPPORTING CONCEPT: FACADE EXPLORATION

PRECEDENT // AQUA TOWER BY STUDIO GANG :

While exploring this precedent, what stood out to me the most was the facade on the structure. This precedent really stood out to me due to how the waves morphed into the main tower and resembled waves found on a mushrooms internal wall, creating an organic form out of a geometric structure which is something I want to explore and recreate within my project.

SPLIT FLOORS // INTERNAL GARDENS

PRECEDENT // UBTECH HEADQUARTERS BY bKL ARCHITECTURE :

This precedent aided for the development of my project as it showed how there is structure which help connect spaces through green internal gardens. This was something that was important to my concept as it was framed around the idea of connection of spaces and this precedent showed how it was done successfullythroughsplitfloorsandopen floorinternalgardens.

DIFFERENT GREEN SPACE INCORPORATION

PRECEDENT // SOUTHBANK BY BEULAH :

This precedent was explored due to the green programming with the spaces allocated, i was inspired by Southbank to have a program for the green spaces I intend on implementing into my concept like this precedent has done (eg: urban farming around the centre of the structure residential spaces within the tower). This is something I want to look into as I have a clear divide of spaces within my programming units

Iteration does not consider service spaces. Too much space left for storage which could be further utilised.

The reduction of the number of lifts could be usedtoconsiderspacesforWC’s.Layoutof space for storage areas and services can be refined.

CORE PLACEMENT & DESIGN:

These sketches show explorations I conducted of the core and green space placement. As seen my intention of placing green space within the central area of my building was integral in order as i intendedthisspacetobetheconnectingpointforusersacrosseach Thismeant floorplate. placingthecoresomewhatcentralaswellinorderforeasyaccesstoallusersafterconsideringfireescapestrategies whichstatesallfireexitsshouldbewithin2mofusers.Iteration4isofmostinteresttomeatthisinitialstageduetothelargegreenspacethatisexploredand - theuseofwidercoreswhichensureaccessi bilitytousersatallpointsonthefloorplate.However,throughtheincorporationofprogrammingwithinfloorplatesandfurtherdesigndevelopmentthiswillberefined.InitialgridforcolumnsthatIexplored wereof5mspanscreatingan8x10grid,morespanswereconsideredforextrastabilityduetothestructuresheight.Initialcoredesignscanbeseenwhereplacement sandservice offirestaircase,lifts,WC’ spaces were considered.

Iteration 3 is most satisfactory as all elements which i wanted to include in the core hasbeenconsidered.WC’sareaccessible without entering the corridor between lifts andfirestairshelpingreducecongestion within the core.

INITAL CONCEPTS : 1.

The intention to split the 60 storey structure into every 10 stories was an idea I gained through trying to weave my agenda into the programming throughout the structure. This method programming allows for a transition of Public to private spaces. This is created through allowing :

Iteration 1 focuses on the superstructure being monolithic in nature with an atrium in the centre throughout the structure with a large garden on ground level.

ofirst20storiesbeingPUBLICFOCUSEDbycreatingashoppingcomplex/enter tainment space which surrounding neighbourhood lacks to bring local community to interact with the building. - The structure is too tall to create a continuous o second 20 stories will be used by SMALL BUSINESS FIRMS created as a result sense of connectivity to nature. No sense of conofcovidsmallhomerunbusinesswillhaveopportunitiestorentofficespacesand nection to public from more private spaces on the sell their products to the public within these spaces, helping them connect with their higherfloors. consumers. ofinal20storieswillberentedoutbyLARGEFIRMSsuchasAmazon,Googleetc. Thesefirmswouldrequiremorefloorspacethansmallbusinessesthereforeare expectedtorentoutwholefloorplatestomaximisetheirworkspaces.

Iteration 3 focused on creating green spaces which Iteration 2 focused on splitting spaces up to create helpedconnectmorefloorsfeelmoreconnected bridging to link spaces together through movement. within these public areas without being in these Skygardenslocatedevery30floorsforpeopleto particular spaces. come too at their leisure and helps boost interactive spaces for public and private users of the structure. - Still is limiting spaces and does no meet the agendatomaximumexpectationasmorefrequentgreen - Limits the use of greenery throughout the building spaces could be introduced within the super strucand constricts users to only connect through green ture rather than 2 large spaces helping to further spacesofthoseparticularfloors. create more spaces throughout the structure for connectivity and disconnect.

POSITIONING ON SITE ITERATION:

Originallythepositioningofthetowerwastobelocatedontherighthandsideofthefield a part of my landscaping, I wanted to incorporate my 3.1 pavilion. This was also done with consideration of the tram line as I did not want to distribute the already existing public transportmethodthat’sonsite,thiswasalsobecauseitwouldasanadditionalfactorto bring the community on site as well as take into the RIBA sustainability community outcomes.

Later on this was changed to the tower being positioned onto the middle of site. The tram line will run through the building this is something that I began considering after iterating my concepts on site, this is in order to maintain the current position of the tram line but to also manage the building size of how the tower will sit on site and the surrounding landscape methods. This also helps me maintain RIBA sustainability community outcomes.

GREEN SPACE ITERATIONS:

GREEN SPACE PER FLOOR

GREEN SPACE CONNECTED THROUGH STAIRS

GREEN SPACE CONNECTING ALL SPACES THROUGH STAIRS + WALKWAYS

Through the exploration of how green spaces can be seen in high risers, I was able to install similar ideas into my tower concept. The ideas that interestedmethemostwerethedesignategreenfloorspaceswithcontinuousgreenspacespresentthroughoutmytowerhelpingconnectallfloors tooneanother.ThiswasparticularlyofinterestduetheexplorationofdifferentsizedfloorplatewhichissomethingIwanttofurtherexplorethrough programmingandfloorplatedistribution.Ideasofgreenspaces ferent being purposes ofdif suchasurbanfarmingandindoorplantingetc.couldbe considered too such as the precedents explored.

CONCEPT + PROGRAMME ITERATION: BIG FIRM SPACE

CIRCULATION AND GREEN SPACE: In this diagram I sketched out the circulation throughout the building using continuous line drawing methodology which explored interaction of all floors and what I learnt from this exercise is that through the programming being split in the manner currently done in and the different forms of green space involvement through the building, it really helps with spaces becoming more of a unified space helping users to connect while having particular private or public spaces designated to type of users helping to retain the disconnection and serious working space environment.

BIG FIRM SPACE

ITERATION 1: Iteration 1 focuses on how I intendedonsplittingthe - floorac cording to the programming which I began exploring earlier on pg 18.The public spaces are split to create a large atrium connecting thespacesanddifferentfloor splits are explored into different splits to emphasise connections withinofficeprogramming.

SMALL FIRM SPACE

SMALL FIRM RETAIL SPACE

ITERATION 2 : Iteration2 focuses on creating a bridging to ensure the tram line that is seen on site cans till remain unearth/ repositioned. This was done through exploring the idea of tripleheighteningthegroundfloorin order to create a tunnel for the tram through the tower. This idea could berefinedthroughtheconsideration of positing of the tower to enhance the building symmetry visually (aesthetic purpose).

RETAIL

ENTERTAINMENT

ITERATION 3 : Iteration 3 focuses on creating the tunnel more central to enhance the symmetry of the tower and this idea was successful in my option due to the tunnel matched up with thefloorplatesplitswithin mypro gramming higher up in the building, in keeping with other ideas and enhancing the form through the combination of 2 units joining to form one structure.

PLANT ROOM

CORE

ITERATION 4: Iteration4focusesontakingIteration 1& 3 together and allocating plant room/outrigger spaces within the tower. This is a key aspect of tower design, as consideration of the placing of maintenance systems at low, mid and high spaces are of importance for maintenance, active heating, cooling, electric andwaterstrategiesforwhenrequired and these control users thermal comfort which is something to consider while designing.

PLAN ITERATIONS OF KEY AREAS: SPECIAL FLOOR // SKY GARDEN:

OFFICE FLOORS:

INITIAL PLANS

RETAIL FLOORS:

SMALL FIRM SPACES:

RETAIL FLOORS :

GROUND FLOOR :

DEVELOPED PLANS

BIG FIRM SPACES:

Theseinitialplansdrawnin3.1andattheinitialstages,itshowedhowiwasalreadyconsideringmyspecialfloorstobelargeskygardensthatstick withindesignatedfloorswhichcompletelychangeinmydevelopedplansasyoucanseetheincorporationofgreenspaces-areseenthroughoutthede signoftheplans.Thelayoutofofficefloorplansandretailspaceshavealsochangedafterconsideringaccessroutesandcirculation alongsideprogram mingespeciallywithinofficespacestoensureanengagingofficeenvironment.

INITIAL INTERNAL VIEWS:

ATRIUM WALKWAYS :

OFFICE MEETING ROOMS :

OPEN SPACES WITHIN OFFICE FLOORS :

Theseinitialinternalviewshelpedmevisualisethespacesthat The iwas visualisations tryingtocreate. oftexturesandmaterialityhelpedmeexploredideasofwhatmaterialitytoworkwithandhelpedunderstand-indoorspatialquali standhowgreenerycouldbeincorporatedintodifferentaspectsofmyindoorenvironmentandthiswasofimportanceasitwasoneofmykeydriversofmydesignconcept.Iespeciallylikethehowsubtlethegreeneryintertwine andcouldbedoneinmultiplemethodsthatisn’tjustbyplanting Through indoor thesetrees. internalviews,iwasalsoabletoseehowsomeofthesplitfloorswouldbeinactionandisofinterestasiintendoffurtherexploringthisaspe

POST COVID OFFICE SPACES :

JUMP SPACE HAVEN SPACE COVE SPACE A Jump Space is a place of work for a very short period of time within a day, AHavencanbeaclosedroom,ahomeoffice,oraspaceprotectedbydividing A Cove is a small space, located near individual work points or composed of highly accessible spaces that facilitate work between activwalls. This space works as a shelter where you can work concentrated, without common areas, that allows people to meet and connect for a short Forthisreason,theytendtobelocatedinplaceswithahighflowofperiod of time. They are ideal for small and fast meetings where distractions,butalsorelax.Dependingontheintendeduse,theconfigurationities. may peopleornearbustlingintersectionswithinthe‘landscape’.AJumpSpace offer a work surface and an ergonomic seat, or take a more relaxed look. participants do not want to disturb those around them. These spaccan help connect people from different departments or teams that, otheres are generally used by people who work close to each other. wise, would not meet.

HIVE SPACE Hive is understood as a group of workstations, providing an environment for several people to work harmoniously, individually, and collaboratively. A Hive takes advantageofsharedspacetohelpboostwork,anditsconfifers guration acombination of of individual work points and ergonomic seats.

CLUBHOUSE SPACE WORKSHOP SPACE AClubhouseisa‘workcommunity’,whichgenerallybelongstoateamassigned A Workshop is the ideal setting for people to work together to generaspecificlong-termproject.Itconsistsofavarietyofindividualandgroupwork ate new ideas and boost their work. In these spaces, people should points, which allows people to move between tasks and activities easily and intuibe able to see and hear easily, even when they are not physically tively,usingavarietyoffixed,mobile,personal,andremotetechnologies. TheClub present. house helps boost the work that takes place inside, offering ample surfaces to show and share the work in progress.

Theseexplorationofpostcovidofficespaceshasreallyhelpedmeunderstand ferentwork the spaces dif Ineedtoconsiderwhiledesigning They myproject. aidedmyunderstandingofhoweachspacestimulatesuserstyinginwithusercomfortandwellbeingandissomethingthatIwillbeincorporatinginmyofficeplans toarticulatetheprogramacrossthesefloorplates.

SECTION WITH DEVELOPED GREEN SPACE PROGRAMME:

This was a developed section shows how i explored my ideas seen in plans into a section. This section was drawn up to the core spaces (thethickblackboundaryline)inordertounderstandhowIcould ferently splitin floors order diftocreatemovementthroughout thebuild ingpromotinguserstoconnectatdifferentspaces.ThefloorsplitswereinspiredbytheUBTECHHeadquarterswhichshowcasedthe10 floorsplittoencasetheinternalgardens.Throughtheverticalgardensexploredearlierinmyportfolio,Iattemptedtointegrat methods of green spaces running through different parts of my tower which can be seen on the section as well as in these images.

FACADE ITERATIONS:

ITERATION 1 +Inkeepingoneveryfloor. + Helps create balcony spaces increasing user and nature connectivity as well as improving natural ventilation. -Aesthetically not very interesting. - Limits daylighting received oneveryfloorduetobalcony spaces acting as shading for lowerfloors.

ITERATION 2 + Circular balconies allowing 360 views of surrounding context and not limited to particular views. + Helps create balcony spaces increasing user and nature connectivity as well as improving natural ventilation. -Aesthetically not very interesting feels very in keeping withexistingsurroundingfigure ground. - Limits daylighting received on everyfloorduetobalconyspac es acting as shading for lower floors.

ITERATION 3 +Abstract forms designed that previous iterations which begins to explore ideas of surreal forms. + Helps create balcony spaces increasing user and nature connectivity as well as improving natural ventilation. +Some of the larger cantilever can be turned into external green spaces/ gardens. -Cantilevered balconies are very large and unrealistic due to cantilever limits and regulations. - Limits daylighting to certain floorsduetobalconyspaces acting as shading for lower floors.

ITERATION 4 +Forms designed are less extruding from the main tower than iteration 3 which begins to explore ideas of organic forms such as mushroom walls. + Balcony spaces increasing user and nature connectivity as well as improving natural ventilation. -Waves on the facade design has reduced moving away from the concept in order to reduce cantilever sizing. -Balcony spaces being more left side centred on all façades creates a disadvantage for users onsplitfloorlevelsforsame experience.

ITERATION 5

ITERATION 6

FINAL ITERATION

+Forms designed are more +Forms designed are more +Forms designed are more morphed around the main tower morphed around the main tower morphed around the main tower creating more staggered balcony creating more staggered balcony creating more staggered balcony space eliminating over shading space. space. for lower levels. + Balcony spaces become more + Balcony spaces become more + Balcony spaces become more irregular in form but more spread irregular in form but more spread irregular in form but more spread across the faces of the tower across the faces of the tower across the faces of the tower helpingusersonsplitfloorsto helpingusersonsplitfloorsto helpingusersonsplitfloorsto have same experiences. have same experiences. have same experiences. -Morphing causes a lot of the +The extrusion of the balcony -Morphing causes a lot of the waves to disappear onto the spaces are not unrealistically waves to disappear onto the main tower, exposing it more large and are spread across well main tower, exposing it more than i anticipated. This in parbutstillwouldrequirefurther than i anticipated. ticular with iteration 6 has restructural support. duced balcony spaces especially + Balconies and extrusions have on the N facade which is supbeen brought back around the N posed to help frame the natural facade after this not being presexisting features (canal). ent in iteration 6. -The extrusion of the balcony +This iteration was my favourite spaces are over the standard due to design decisions this iterbalcony sizes and very unrealation catered for as well as how isticwhichwouldrequirefurther the iteration looks aesthetically. structural support.

MATERIALITY + STRUCTURE EXPLODED AXO OF STRUCTURE :

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RC COLUMNS

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RC BEAMS 5. 4. 3.

RC FLOOR

The initial grid layout I worked with for my structure was (8m x10m) where the spans were 5m apart, this proved to create a congested floorplatewhichwasovercrowdedthefloorspace.Thisprovedto createlimitationsforcirculationandventilationflowduetoreduced openspaces.Biggestconcernwasdifficultaccesstothecoreaswell therefore needed to be reconsidered. The revised grid (10m x10m)created larger open spaces and helped easeofcirculationandventilationflowacrossthefloor plate,thisaid ed for easier access to the cores and used less concrete due to the reducedin-situcolumnsrequiredinspans.

1. Foundation and landscaping 2. Reinforced Concrete cores 3.Reinforced Concrete column 4.ReinforcedConcretehorizontalbeams 5.Reinforced Concrete vertical beams 6.ReinforcedConcretefloorslab 7.Specialfloors/externalgardens 8. Unitised tiler glazing curtain walling 9. Aluminium vertical mullions 10. Aluminium horizontal mullions and transoms 1.ReinforcedConcreteroofingslab.

These series of axo is supposed to show the key structural elements in strategy form that is to be implemented into my tower. My primary structure and core elements will be built of in-situ reinforced concrete to ensure the structure can handle the load of the structure. Concreteisalsoknownforitsdurableandfire resistant properties which interested me even more to use this as the material for my primary structure and core.

MATERIALITY + STRUCTURE // CANTILEVER : PRECEDENT // LARGEST CANTILEVER : One za'abeel designed by is located in Dubai, UAE is known as the worlds largest cantilever. The linx is a suspended bridge which connects Tower A and Tower B, which in length comes to 230m with a cantilever of 66m. This precedent aids for my cantilevered waves which span up to 17m and the structural processeshavebeenconsideredandadaptedtofitmytower.

SECTION OF BUILDING WITH CANTILEVER :

ELEVATION OF EXISTING CANTILEVERS :

ELEVATION OF STEEL BEAMS SUPPORTING CANTILEVERS :

The steel frames on the linx braces the structure in a double vertical bracing method carrying lateral load but the bottom of the structure is supported through vertical bracing to withstand load applied DOUBLE VERTICAL BRACING onto the cantilever. A lot of steel was used to create the Linx which is something that I want to avoid doing therefore my intention is to keep the concrete slab which DOUBLE willbethefloorslabsupported by VERTICAL BRACING primary structure but provide extra The base( blue) bracing spanned wider than the walls steel spanning across the base of (red) bracing to even load these waves which cantilever over bearing which is something I the standard cantilever units with will implement into my bracing double vertical bracing steel beams systems. to provide stability and to ensure the load can be carried.

Bracing is implemented along my structure in similar vertical bracing format along all the indicated waves but implemented into the design in a way which doe not take away from the main aesthetic of the structures elevation. Therefore i will be placing the framesbetweenaseriesiffloorswhichsitsintothecantilevertoreducevisibilityofthe trusses. Theseaxo’sidentifiesthecantileverwaveswhichsurpassthestandard cantilever in my projects case would be 5m due to my structural grid spans being 10m. These highlighted cantilevers will be the ones which will have extra steel bracing installed to them to ensure the cantilevers don’tcollapseandtoalsoreducetheuseofsteelhelpingreducecosts and considering sustainable methods of design.

LANDSCAPING:

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1. PAVILION: Pavilion is kept running horizontally running through site as seen in 3.1 Studio, certain installations were removed in order to frame and prioritise how the tower sat on site. This was done due to the multiple community engagement these installations offered for the community already eg: seating, children park etc, that it was sensible to keep while considering landscaping. 2.ACCESS AND APPROACH : Approach to the tower was an important part of landscaping as I began considering walkways leading to the tower that was not through the grass and muddy run down ground. Paving was implemented which spans the entire site and considers all sides of the tower and multiple string points for the journey to walk to the tower may begin. 3.PAVEMENTS: Paving was designed in wave forms that over connect one another, this conscious design decision was made in order to replicate the irregular waveforms found on the building and helped integrate the building onto the landscaping purposefully. It helps to encase the tower through visual framing. 4.BIKE RACKS: Bike racks can be seen around the site to promote active users and to promote green transport method to the tower and site considerations of RIBA sustainability outcomes. 5.WATER FEATURES: Due to the canal only being visible from within the building as the existing trees block visuals to the canal from site, I incorporated water features around site to promote the existing canal and frame the natural features surrounding site. 6.STREET LAMPS : Due to the existing problem of lack of lighting on site, street lamps were a big part of landscaping. It can be seen heavily installed throughout the site in order to ensure safety at night as well as allowing for users to use this space at night too.

7.COMMUNITY : The community was a key element of landscaping as through site analysis it was clear there was limited spaces which explore bringing the communitytogetherthereforethroughimplementationofseating splaygrounds, areas,andchildren’ theuseofthesespacesbythecommunitywillbeofhi expectancy.

1:5 DETAIL PRECEDENTS:

Khao Sok national park - Initial ideas developed from thesefloatingrocksfoundinKhaoSokwhereoverthe years vines and greenery has grown into the cervix and surrounding areas over these rock faces.

Jamie North : “Rock Melt” (2015) [LEFT] + “Succession” (2016) [RIGHT], Jamie North is an artist whose work began resemWestfieldWarringahMallhassimilarcolumnsonmuch bling ideas I had regarding the vertical columns as he further incorporated the idea of using concrete columns as the base largerscalethanNorth’ssculpturesandofsimilarscaleI fortheseverticalgreengrowthsandthiscanbeseenonboth“RockMelt”and“Succession” ssculptures .North’ arevisuallyintend to create mine. Their method of approach howevaesthetic in my opinion as the imperfections in the sculpture adds personality to the space its being used in which most of er was growing vines and planting vertically on structural thetimeisminimalandorganised.ThisissomethingthatIwanttorecreatewithinmyofficebuildingspaces. Theprocess concrete columnsofand this was supported through tensile construction consists of pouring concrete with the intention on cracks and crevices with re-bars that come out of this pouring cables and mesh surrounding these columns to support for the vines to grow vertically across. vertical vine growth.

PRECEDENT ANALYSIS AND RESPONSE : My intention is to create columns which span verticallyacross10floorsthatpromotenaturalgrowth of green living organic forms. Through these precedents, I was able to understand that I wanted to work with vine like planting to show the steady growth creating a juxtaposition of working with concrete which is not sustainable and seen in a negative connotation proportionally aiding for the regenerative process of the succession of nature would be an interesting concept that could be played. This idea has bee played well in these precedent seen above and is something I wish to further develop through iterations.

ITERATION 1:

Iteration 1 focuses on 25% of the column being planting focused. The idea is for the internal parts of this column to be hollow allowing for planting to grow on the re-bar vertically from planted vines at the base of the column. + In keeping with the surrounding internal environment. -Plantinggrowthmaynotbeasdesiredacross10floorsover the initial years of the buildings life due to only one plant planted in the centre of the hollowed column. - Limited planting is exposed and this is supposed to be the main focus of these columns.

ITERATION 2:

ITERATION 3:

Iteration 2 focuses on 50% of the column being planting focused. The idea is Iteration 3 focuses on 75% of the column being planting focused. for concrete blocks to be solid and be surrounded by planting incorporated The idea is for concrete blocks to be solid but for large crevices to be intofloorbuildupwhichissupportedbytensilecablesandre-barforvertical inside the blocks to place planting plots across the column to promote growth. plant growth at different points within the column. +Planting is much more exposed allowing for more vertical growth and vis+Planting process will be stimulated to the maximum in all directions ually looks more like a green vertical column stimulating users health and due to multiple planting points reinforcing nature growth statement well being. created previously. -Plantinggrowthmaynotbeasdesiredacross10floorsovertheinitialyears+Aesthetics stimulated through the mixture of materials incorporated ofthebuildingslifeduetoplantingstillbeingfocusedonlyontheground in floor creating these columns as much more metal re-bars are also now of where the columns begin. exposed. - Visually looks messy and in keeping with other elements of the internal en-Wateringisrequiredatmultiplepointstostimulate growthanden vironment due to cables running vertically. sureitdoesn’tdie(Highmaintenance).

1:20 SECTIONAL DETAIL :

My1:20sectionaldetailfocusesonatypicalofficefloorshowingwall 2. to wall build up, The non structural columns that is indicated is my 1:5 4. tactile design. 1. 30MM SCREED 2. DMP 3. 60MM THERMAL INSULATION 4.30MMREINFORCEDCONCRETESLAB 5. VCL 6. 60MM THERMAL INSULATION 7. 30MM VERTICAL WOODEN BATTENS 8. SUSPENDED CEILING 9. 90MM VERTICAL WOODEN JOISTS 10. 90MM THERMAL INSULATION 11. SINGLE LAYER OF PLASTERBOARD 12. NON-STRUCTURAL CONCRETE COLUMN 13. STEEL RE-BAR 14. VINES

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1:5 DETAIL // CONCRETE COLUMN: Mytactiledesignisofthenonstructuralcolumnwhichrunsthroughmyofficespacefloors. The columns are to be touched in order to help the vine growth around the re-bar and requirewateringmakingitatactiledesigndetailwithinmytowerdesign.

1:20 SECTIONAL DETAIL // CLADDING BUILD UP :

This1:20sectionindicatesthewalltofloorbuildupshowinghowthebuildingisthermallybridgedsh and external spaces. It was also important to emphasise how the balcony spaces are used and interacted with by theusersofthebuilding,thesectionshowshowlargerplanting(trees)growbetweenthebalcon 1. 30MM SCREED 2. DMP 3. 60MM THERMAL INSULATION 4.30MMREINFORCEDCONCRETESLAB 5. VCL 6. 60MM THERMAL INSULATION 7. 30MM VERTICAL WOODEN BATTENS 8. SUSPENDED CEILING 9. 90MM VERTICAL WOODEN JOISTS 10. 90MM THERMAL INSULATION 11. SINGLE LAYER OF PLASTERBOARD

12. TRIPLE GLAZED CURTAIN WALLING 13. STEEL RE-BAR 14.30MMREINFORCEDCONCRETECANTI LEVERED FLOOR SLAB 15. ANCHORED BOLTS 16. GLAZED BALCONY

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THERMAL BRIDGING PRECEDENT: C1buildingdesignedbyArchitecture0’sis located in Greenwich. This precedent was informative to understand how to ensure thermal bridgingwassuccessfulinmybuilding.C1’s structural slab is thermally broken at the head and base of the curtain walling, creating a continuous insulation line through the entire envelope. The concrete slabs provide robust solar shading to the façade externally as well as thermal mass internally which is similarly the intentions of my external wave balconies too. 11. 10. 9. 6. 8. 7. 5. 4.

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MY BUILDING’S CLADDING DETAIL: 1. TRIPLE GLAZED CURTAIN WALLING PANEL 2. 30MM SCREED 3. DPM 4.60MMTHERMALINSULATION 5. DRAINAGE LAYER 6. STEEL RE-BAR ANCHORING SLABS TOGETHER 7. TRANSOMS 8. MULLIONS 9. 300MM REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB 10. THERMAL BEAK (RUBBER) IN BETWEEN SLAB TO STOP COLD BRIDGES.

SUSTAINABILITY // RIBA : NET ZERO OPERATIONAL CARBON : • (3)Efficientmechanicalsystems(solarroof). • (4)Responsivelocalcontrols(infillandglazingpanelsbasedonsun-path). • (7) On-site renewable consideration through solar panel installation , canal water for planting irrigation. NET ZERO EMBODIED CARBON: • (1) Building created with purpose to reuse due to grid layout (long spans) and holes in wall for future after drop shoots. • (2) Carry out whole life cycle analysis after construction. • (3)Localmaterialssourcedconcreteaggregatesandprefabglazingunits+curved fins(en vironmentally conscious constructions method). • Target (6) zeroconstructionwaste(instuconcretestructureandprefabglazingandfin units). • (9) Long life and robust considerations through re purposing. SUSTAINABLE WATER CYCLE: • (1)Lowflowfittings(gauzescreeningonsinkstoreducewaterpressure). • (2) Waterless appliance possible. • (3) Leak detection in place. • (4)Rainwaterharvestingthroughoutstructure(WC’sandirrigationandplanting). • (5)Onsiteblack+greywaterfixing. SUSTAINABLE CONNECTIVITY + TRANSPORT: • (1) good green transport ( local bus stops and cycle racks for safe storage). • (3) Digital transport taken into consideration (close to bus stops and tram links). • (4)Closetopedestrianareas(siteisalargegreenspaceusedbypublic). • (5) + (8) Lockers and spaces for active users and runners to store belongings. • (7) Car sharing spaces in car park found on site. SUSTAINABLE LAND-USE + ECOLOGY: • (5) retain natural features such as the canal and surrounding green space. • (6)mixedusespaceinpublicspacesandfloorswithplanting. • (7) through use of internal green planting spaces replicating external planting. GOOD HEALTH + WELL-BEING: • (1) Strong visual connections to outside ( Glazing units focused on view framing the canal). • (2) Responsive controls (Facade materials). • (4)Designwithindoorairquality. • (5) Good daylighting and glare consideration (through use of blinds). • (8) Inclusive + universal spaces created public and public spaces. • (10) Indoor and outdoor planting considerations throughout site and building. SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES + SOCIAL VALUES: • (1) Identity and territory marked through program. • (2) + (3) Privacy spaces as well as public spaces. • (4)+57Publicspaceswhichcreatesinclusivecommunityinteractions. • (8) Overlooking views from all sides of the structure. LIFE CYCLE COSTS: • (1) carry out life cycle of building systems to avoid unnecessary costs. • (3)+4Energyandmaintenancecosttobemanagedtoreducedoveralloperational ener gy. • (6) Added value of occupant health and well-being. • (7) Added value of sustainable outcomes of the building.

CLIMATE EMERGENCY: 1.WATER SHOOT HOLES IN FLOOR// LONGEVITY CONSIDERATION

Harumi Residential Tower: Typical Floor plan

Typical Floor plan

Harumi Residential Tower by Richard Meier & Partners Architects was an example residential tower I used as precedent to understand where water shoots were placed acrossafloorplate.Thiswaslatermimickedintomytowerfloorplates(seenonthe right)These . willbeholeswhichwillbefilledwithfloorbuild-uptoensurestabilityand can be removed to exposed holes which run through the structure in the future when structure is turned into a residential building.

2.PASSIVE LIGHT AND HEATING STRATEGY // TRIPLE GLAZING

The structure was encased with unitised curtain walling as its secondary structure, the curtain walling system uses triple glazing to help retain heat to ensure the internal environmentiskeptheatedreducingtheuseofartificialheatingsystems - aswellasmaxim isingdaylightfromallsidesofthestructurehelpingreducetotheofartificiallighting.

3.LONG SPANS OF COLUMNS AND NO INTERNAL WALLS (PARTITIONS SUSPENDED) // LONGEVITY CONSIDERATION

Typical Floor plan : Long spans

4.GREEN EXTERNAL BALCONY SPACES //AIDING AIR PURIFICATION AND CO2 EMISSION ABSORPTION

Suspendedwalldividersintheoffice

Onmyfloorplates,insteadofusingmorematerialsincreasingbuilding- costsandreduc ing arrival emissions due to transportation I intend on creating wall partitions by using suspendedwalldividerstohelpcreatemoreprivatespaces This when canrequired. be moved to convenience to help create larger or smaller spaces and later removed when turned into a residential building.

Balconiesinthefirstfewyears

Balconies after 5+ years

Thebalconyovertimegrowsmosswhichhelpsairpurificationandreduces co2emis sion by absorption. It also adds aesthetic values to the building and adds to my agenda of greenery taking over spaces which are bad construction materials.

PASSIVE VENTILATION STRATEGY// BALCONIES + ATRIUM

The wave forms throughout the exterior of my tower is encased with balcony spaces whichaidsforpassiveventilationhelpingreducetheuseofartificialcoolingsystems, This climate emergency page focuses on the key susalso the atrium positioned in various forms throughout the tower also helps with stack tainable strategies that were key drivers of the tower from effect which was a strategy considered while designing the tower. conceptual point to resolution. Main RIBA sustainability outcomes achieved are evidenced on each diagram through a series of dots which indicates which RIBA outcomes were met and considered deeply to design accordingly.

PUBLIC + PRIVATE SPACES // COMMUNITY: GREEN SPACES

EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL

PRIVATE AND PUBLIC

This diagram shows how the external green spaces which are a The external green spaces (light purple) are seen throughout the This diagram shows how the private spaces (red) and public spaces big part of my concept would look. Green spaces can be found in structurethroughdesignatedgreenspacefloorsaswellasbalcony (yellow) are split within the tower. In these spaces individual prothrough designates green spaces as well as balconies. On these spaces. Internal green spaces (dark purple) can be found within the grammingforevery10floorsstillremainshowplannedinthefinal balconiesyoucanseethere’sholestoconnectthelarger wave public bal space area. This is a space that can be used by both private developed programming. The external green spaces are intended to conies through which larger trees and plating can grow. and public users creating a connecting space for the 2 spaces. createsemiprivatespaceslikebreakoutspacesforofficeusers.

HEALTH + WELL-BEING //INTERNAL SERVICES:

PLANT ROOMS

ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING

Plant rooms and outrigger has locatArtificiallightingcablesrunacross edintheindicatedfloorswillcontain the suspended ceiling, the power is systemsrequiredtogenerateartificial generated from transformers plans in cooling, ventilation and power across theplantroom/outriggerfloors.This thebuilding.Thesefloorswillhave power will be generated from the nalouvre windows to ensure the systems tional grid line which connects to the are cooled and does not over heat building. The lighting cables will run and will be managed by on-site mainfrom these plant rooms up the servictenance staff. The systems cables es placed in the core and is spread will run from these plant rooms up the acrossthefloorplates.Solarpanels services placed in the core. will also aid for green electricity power creating sustainable approach.

HVAC SYSTEM

WATER HARVESTING

HVAC systems run across the susWater harvesting is considered while pendedceilingacrossallfloorplates.designing this building. The idea of water Cooling systems located within the being brought from the canal will be colplant rooms will aid for this process as lected and used to irrigate green spaces well as the system placed on the roof within the structure as well used in water will also aid for the HCAV system prosupply services such as toilets and sinks cess. The HVAC system will partially throughout the building. Considerations be used during the summer to optimise of grey and black water harvesting is the internal environment for thermal also considered in order to reduce water comfort of users but also during the wastageandartificialenergybeingused winters to heat the internal environto meet with RIBA sustainability outment up ensuring considerations for comes. health and well being.

FIRE SAFETY:

REFUGES (SECTION 3)

Fire escape staircase areas allowing for refuge areas of minimum 900mm x 140mmandalsodoesnotobstructthe escape route.

FIRE FIGHTING SHAFTS (SECTION 17)

The shaft is an area of space which will provide spaceforminimumof2firefightingshaftsfor thefloorareahigherthan90m2(buildingfloor area:2000m2)andfloorlevelshigherthan18m abovefire&safetyvehicleaccess(buildingheight :240m).

FIRE SAFETY CLADDING:

Theregulationsstatesthatflammable materials cannot be used as cladding systems. Therefore a conscious decision to usemyfloorslabsasbalconiesbutalsomy external facade systems has ensure this regulationisaddressedasthefloorslabis madeoutofconcrete(highfireresistance properties).

SMOKE DETECTORS

Smoke detectors are located accordingly to the grid line and is located thoroughly throughouteachfloorplatetoensurefire detection.

SPRINKLERS

Sprinkler systems is located in between smoke detectors along the same grid line with the maximum hose laying distance being<60mfromthemainfireoutlet.

FIRE ESCAPE EGRESS STAIRCASE // ESCAPE ROUTES (SECTION 2)

2fireescapestaircasesarelocatedper core and there are 2 core located on the left end of the East facade and right end of the West facade. Maximum distance between point of travel and escape route in ahighriseshouldbe43m(buildingtravel distance:41m).

CONSTRUCTION // DELIVERY SEQUENCE:

The 1. constructionsequencebeginswiththegroundbeing After 2. excavation,thepilesholesarefilledwith 3. After the piles are set in place, raft foundation excavated in order for the pile foundation to be poured into. reinforcement and reinforced concrete is poured. is reinforced and poured in place and left to set.

5. Columns are poured into reinforced steel to begin making the primary structure.

6. Horizontal and vertical reinforced concrete beams are poured to complete the primary structure of the tower.

The 4. coreisbuiltupusingreinforcedconcreteafter the raft foundation is set using locally sourced aggregates.

The 7. cantileveredfloorslabispouredandleftto8.The set. unitised curtain walling is installed, mullions and transoms are places to ensure the It is later then supported by steel trusses on further curtain walling is stable and in place. extended cantilevers.

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DESIGN DELIVERY // SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC STRATERGY: STRATEGIC DEFINITION:

Thefirststageofconstructionisensuringtheclientsrequirementsis confirmedandtalkedthrough.Inthisstage,thebudgets,risks,pros +cons of the tower will be discussed and optioned are presented and selectedbytheclients.Theclientrequirementwillusuallyinvolvekey project stakeholders for business cases.

PREPARATION & BRIEFING:

Client approves the project brief, site context is taken into consideration to accommodate for project. Our main brief was to create a post covidofficeworkspaceinNewIslington.Siteanalysisconductedwill be conducted as part of feasibility reports.

CONCEPT DESIGN:

Concepts and designs are brought forwards that meet the project brief and is approved by the client. Concepts meet stage 1 limitations and opportunities are considered while designing. In my project, the concept was to create a tower that was of organic form and complied sustainable designing.

SPATIAL COORDINATION:

Design is reviewed against regulations and approvals, it is also checked to meet RIBA sustainable outcomes. Architectural and engineering information is spatially coordinated.

TECHNICAL DESIGN:

Technical drawing are drafted and drawn for construction after design information for manufactures and construction teams are completed. Building regulations application ha to be submitted of the tower and approved before construction.

MANUFACTURING & CONSTRUCTION:

Construction and manufacturing of materials and prefabricated elements of design begins. Triple glazing curtain wall units are prefabricatedtofittosizeandtransportedtositewhereas-theprimarystruc ture will be constructed on site.

HANDOVER:

Building is handed over to the client and after-care plans are initiated as the building contract comes to an end. Any remaining defects will befixedbytheconstructionteamatthisstage.

USE:

The building begins to be used and on-site staff and users operate and maintainthestructureefficiently.Attheendofthebuildingslifespan asanofficespace,thestructurecanbetransformedintoaresidential build through design implication already embedded into design during stage 3 to maximise the longevity of the structure and to re purpose.

FINAL INTERNAL VIEWS:

GROUND FLOOR CAFE

EXTERNAL GARDEN

OFFICE SPACE

FINAL SECTION IN CONTEXT @1:200 // SHORT :

FINAL ELEVATION IN CONTEXT @1:200 // SHORT :

FINAL SECTION IN CONTEXT @ 1:200 // LONG:

FINAL ELEVATION IN CONTEXT @1:200 // LONG :

A zoom in of the elevation can be seen pulled out where shadowing and user experience can be seen more clearly within these kind of balconyspaces.Italsoillustratesfinerdetailsuchasbal and curtain walling systems which all are designed to accent the facade unit of the design.

FINAL PLAN IN CONTEXT // GROUND FLOOR PLAN (GROUND) :

FINAL PLAN IN CONTEXT // SHOPPING FLOOR PLAN (MID) :

RETAIL UNIT 1

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FINAL PLAN IN CONTEXT // TYPICAL OFFICE FLOOR PLAN (ROOF):

FINAL EXTERIOR VIEW IN CONTEXT:

AERIAL PERSPECTIVE : Focuses on planting seen across extended balcony spaces which create external public spaces promoting social interactions between users of the tower.

CLOSE UP PERSPECTIVE: Closeupperspectiveviewfocusesonhowsomeoneapproaching sexperience site’ wouldbe,this

shot was aided through the understanding of method of approach to site from my serial vision I did at the start of the project. It showcases the balcony spaces and the bridging which the tram runs through as the key focal visuals oat this perspective.

FINAL PERSPECTIVE:

5- POINT REFLECTION: MAKING POSITION // Makings position of acting as a platform for research and experimentation in architectural design which concerned holistic understanding of design and sustainability seemed overwhelming at the start of the year as had not explored designing conceptually to the extent I had done throughout mytimeintheatelier.Making’spositionreallyhelpedmedevelopmythoughtsofarchitectureand helped me develop into a student with more holistic approach to design. As well as a student with better knowledge of sustainability considerations and how this would be achieved through innovation within materiality, program and form. THE BARN - MY POSITION // Thebarnwasourfirstprojectwithinthemakingatelierwhichweworkedin ,this verticalgroupsfor project was a way to initially understand what our positions with making was and this was discovered through connections formed between the third years and master student within the atelier who shared similar view as I and worked together on a group project as well as individual pieces which explored our initial positions. My initial position from this whole project was to explore how façades of building structures which are not used would be re purposed and be transformed into a space which acts as a point in the surrounding context where the local community could connect through projections and lighting. I explored projecting the local communities personal memorbolas kept in thestoragespacetocreateanew‘skin/facade’forthebarnwhichwasnotinthebestconditionat the time. STUDIO PROJECT// The studio projects explored this year was really iterating and helped me develop my style of approaching designs and conceptualising without constraints which helped me grow as a designer in my opinion, due to the lack of restrains within conceptualisation, I was able to identify many areas with my concept especially within 3.2 where resolution was necessary for the structure to work. The process of resolution helped me reposition my position within the atelier. My position developed into emphasising the concept of growth and re purpose of space over time and the connect and disconnect of community purposefully created through spatial organisation. Understanding how superstructures work through modelling and designing was especially fun and interesting with other peers within my atelier and as a group it was a fond experience we all shared seeing our tower concepts inspired by small objects grow into contemporary towers. TECHNOLOGIES// In our atelier in particular I thought the technologies modules helped aid our design projects a lot. ThroughthecasestudiesinpartA+Bbeingassignedsuperstructureofficespacestoanalyseand understandindetailwasveryhelpfulinourinitialstagesofunderstandingfoundationsrequiredfor such large structures due to loads and to understand and learn about plant rooms and HVAC systems and how the principle of building cores worked as this was something that was curial in our 3.2projectsdesign.PartCwashelpfulintermsofbeingabletocreateofficespacesonasmaller scale in terms of stories was a good approach for me to understand how similar systems and areas of design could be implemented into my 3.2 studio project, ideas such as suspended ceiling and the use of internal materials used in my part C helped aid my design decisions for 3.2 tower. HUMANITIES// The humanities elective I chose did not really aid to my design project as much as technologies did. It was interesting to learn about infrastructure during the post war period and how landscaping was placed in a meticulous method. This can be seen within my buildings surrounding context and landscaping strategy as I populated the site with planting with consideration of visuals from afar as well as close to the tower and approach to site. Landscaping was a key element of design while design power plants and other infrastructure within the country side and was a key focus to allow from the natural blend of infrastructure into surrounding context where as in the modern days I feel like the incorporation of landscape is what need to be developed into the surrounding context of the sea of high rises and built up environment we live in. Hence why this was of importance through my 3.1 and 3.2 projects.

RE ADAPTIVE USE // AGENDA + ATELIER POSITION REFLECTION

While resolving 3.2 project, my agenda which began initially focusing on the exploration of connecting and disconnecting spaces created using green spatial organisation which had a huge impact on my design process and approach of conceptualising theproject.Afterfurtherdevelopinginitialconceptsandexploringmethodsofsuitability,somethingthatIb was the idea of creating a tower which can be re-adapted to act as any space desired but with the main space which the tower would be developed to become considering the surrounding context felt like it would be residential structure. This understanding helped me explore ideas to implement within my design in order to re purpose and re brand the structure into a residential space. It became really important to me that the structure lasted for a long time and the longevity was sustained and majority of the net zero carbon emissions was understood and approached with strong design decision. My position of pre-purposing at the start of the year became something I largely began exploring during this project . During 3.2 I learnt a lot from understanding my agenda and creating methods to resolve issues which surrounded the production. In my opinion the agenda was approached in a well manner with through exploration of spatial organisation and social inter actions. I tried implementing my agenda not only within my structure but also within the surrounding landscape environment.