ANOUSKA O’KEEFFE PART ONE DES I GN PORTFOLI O
U N D E R G R A D UAT E : F I N AL YE AR T H IR D & SE COND YE AR P R AC T I C A L E X P E R I E N C E : TA NG E NT FIE LD K N IG H T AR CH IT E CT S S TR ID E T R E G L OW N C O M P E T I T I O N E N T RY
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FINAL YEAR PROJECT CRAFT BREWERY The project features a proposal for a new craft brewery in the centre of the City of Bath. Combining the ideas of phenomenology and mechanical analogy, the proposal intends to provide an educational, ethereal and theatrical experience for the visitor, whilst producing a local craft for the city to enjoy.Through a sensory journey, visitors will be able to follow the ale-making process from the growth of raw ingredients to tasting the finished product. The aim was to find a balance between spectator experience and programmatic necessity.
SI TE OVE RVIE W MASTERPLAN LOCATION
The site is located in the centre of the City of Bath, a World Heritage Site and within the central Conservation Area, in the county of Somerset. The current use of the site includes an outdoor car park, a multi-storey car park and a coach park. It is clear the city has turned it’s back on the river and despite the proximity to the city centre there are very few people in the vicinity. There is also a clear lack of connection between the north and south of the river. Whilst the majority of Bath inhabits the south of the River the centre is much more densely populated, creating a fracture around the riverside. Located south west of the city centre. South of the river lies the Great Western Railway railway line. Running between the river and railway is the Lower Bristol Road, currently a key route for vehicular movement in and out of Bath, running to Bristol. Beyond the railway to the South lie the residential areas of Oldfield, Holloway & Bear Flat. To the west, there are a number of offices and further west an area still dedicated to manufacturing industries.
BUILDING LOCATION
Whilst the majority of the masterplanning for the proposal occurred to the north of the river, as given by the brief, the proposal for a new brewery will take place over the river to the south of the original site. The decision has been made to locate the building proposal on an infill site on the opposite side of the river. By linking historical industrial connections from the east with cultural connections from the north, a new craft brewery would embrace a piece of Bath’s history whilst moving towards a new future. Hopefully drawing people out from the city centre and create a link between the two sides of the river.
SITE ANALYSIS In order to gain a wider understanding of the surrounding landscape and visual character of the area surrounding the site, a ‘Walk the Mile’ exercise was carried out. This phenomenological approach enabled me to gain a greater feel for the city in order to begin masterplanning the site. From carrying out this exercise, one key aspect of the landscape and character observed when walking around Bath is how quickly the urban fabric and scenery could change. Methods of representing this journey can be seen on the opposite page.
UNDERSTANDING PROGRAMME
A 1:1 Scale drawing was carried out as part of the development of the building. This was an exercise, not only to begin understanding the tectonic of the building, but to understand the spaces within and the physical requirements needed.
During the visit to the brewery, one comment the brewer made was that emerging craft breweries usually have to make do with old warehouses, this usually creates problems for the user as the equipment used for brewing is cylindrical. Therefore when considering functional efficiency, the idea behind the initial design of the brewhouse element has been broken down into three cylindrical forms that reflect the three key stages of brewing - mashing, boiling and fermenting.
This deconstruction of a clock reflects the ideas behind the proposal. There is no clock face to conceal the parts within. It’s form therefore, is true to it’s function. Like the clock, the exterior of the proposal must also be true to the equipment performing the function within. The cogs represent the brewhouse. However the brewhouse, much like the clock, cannot work as a functional whole without all pieces working symbiotically. The secondary functions are ‘plugged in’ to allow the brewhouse to function.
MODELLING The design process for the project heavily involved the use of sketch-modelling. From masterplan to detailed 1.20 Section, the models were utilised for understanding spaces, building form in relation to it’s context and tectonic. The 1:20 section model was created to explore materials and the “glue-lam” beams were assembled and bent to understand how the form of the building would be created.
ETFE Foil and Aluminium Frame
Copper/ Bronze Cast Metal Cladding
Oak Glue-Laminated Timber
Mixed Brickwork Reddish/ Brown
Crossing over the river the visitor will enter the building, inside the warmth of the wooden interior contrasts with the cold metal facade. This interior space will provide a sense of enclosure and a security that can be found in old pubs and evoke the feeling of being inside a barrel. Within the brewhouse the main light source will be provided from above. The large skylights are angled towards different directions in order to create a variety of lighting qualities to signify different stages in the journey. Looking up from the entrance below, the light combined with the steam will create a veil that creates a mystery for the visitor as the equipment and processes remain vague. Whilst traveling up to the top and looking down the light will begin to illuminate various equipment and as the user begins winding down the route every corner turned will highlight a new part of the process.
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PREV I OUS EA RL I ER WORK
M32 INTERVENTION
All the projects undertaken during third year were based around the M32, a raised motorway that runs through the city of Bristol directly to the City Centre. The 6m model below was created by myself and several other students to be used as a tool by our peers to insert their projects into the varying sites throughout the year. The intervention projects that took place throughout the year were to try and re-establish connections between communities broken by the introduction of the motorway in the 60s. Projects included a mixeduse development including shops and artist studios and the regeneration of a park adjacent to the M32.
INVESTIGATING GEOMETRY
A Week-long project in second year investigating pattern and geometry, based on Escher’s tessellating geometries.The project began by drawing symmetrical shapes using only a compass and ruler. The geometry was then repeated tesselated in order to create a larger repeated pattern, with reference to the geometries found within Islamic patterns. The hand drawing was then photocopied in order to cover a large wall space. Following this further patterns within the original pattern were investigated using nails and coloured string. The final result was an interesting study into finding varying scales of geometric shapes within complex geometries.
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TA NGENTFI ELD
Volunteering for a six-week period of volunteering at Tangentfield, an architectural collective that works with community groups to create temporary or permanent constructions out of reclaimed materials. Each event or project I worked on was intended to bring people together to share ideas and enjoy teamwork. Our role was to encourage communities to engage with social problems and reinvigorate the public realm through discourse. STUDIO ROOF EXTENSION The project focuses on the regeneration of Centrespace, a cooperative building containing a series of artist studios. As the roof of the building was in need of new insulation and ventilation, Tangentfield suggested the possibility of adding new studios to the roof in order to generate rent revenue to potentially support the construction expenses. A feasibility study was undertaken with relation to planning policies within a conservation area, design proposals, structural satisfaction and revenue costs, as well as consultation with the current studio owners.
BRISTOL GREEN WEEK Working with Bristol Re-Use group, Tangentfield were to design and build a space within a marquee at Bristol Green Week, in order to represent the group at the festival. The space would Collaborating with of individual organisations within the group we collected items to re-use or re-cycle in order to show members of the public how they can up-cycle everyday items and, at the same time, raise awareness of the work of the individual organisations.
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KNI GHT A RCHI TECTS
KNIGHT ARCHITECTS, ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT Knight Architects is a practice specialising exclusively in bridge architecture. Working closely with structural engineers, my main role was to develop the design of bridges of differing types and scales. I came to appreciate that bridge design is where architecture and engineering come together. Looking beyond both the purely functional limits of the physical problem and the aesthetic appearance, I discovered that when a true collaboration occurs the results can be stunning.. My daily tasks included producing detailed drawings, conceptual visualisations and communicative illustrations at various stages of the design process. . I had the opportunity to work closely with the manipulation of form and, in doing so, have gained proficient skills in 3D modelling and visualisation, through the use of Rhino, Vray and Grasshopper.
Echelsbacher Design Competition: A competition for a project in Bavaria, Germany.
The images on the following pages include models, drawings and images I have produced for a variety of projects including competitions, tender competitions and stage four detailed design.
KRUNNUSILLAT BRIDGE, HELSINKI A three kilometre bridge in Helsinki. After winning an international design competition, Knight Architects are now working on the detailed design phase. Working particularly on developing the design of the parapet; sculpting railings to illustrate options for the client, the City of Helsinki,.Outputs included 3D model, visualisations and an animation. CHAMPLAIN BRIDGE, MONTREAL A tender competition for a 3.5km bridge in Montreal. Our task was to produce a Visual Quality Document for the original bridge designers to illustrate how we would development their initial design and included design strategies in order to complete the project to a high standard.
INTERNAL COMPETITION: BREAKFAST BAR (1st Place) After winning an internal competition for the design of the Knight Architects new office breakfast bar, I began designing and testing out various types of wood and dyes for the design in order to produce the design ourselves, in-house. This sort of experimentation and the ability to create something by hand is a part of art, design and architecture that I find exhilarating
3D PRINTING LIGHTING PROJECT After moving to a new office, we decided we would produce some of the internal fittings with products we had designed and 3D printed in-house. One of my tasks was to find a solution for shortening the lighting cord for several of the new pendant lights fitted into the new office, as we wanted to ensure flexible use of spaces and not have to cut any lengths of cord. The task was an exercise in precision and manipulation of form and involved experimentation, playing with form and 3D printing at a 1:1 scale.
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BUNTINGFORD RETIREMENT DEVELOPMENT The preparation of a design and access document and supporting drawings for a planning application for a development of 36 apartments and 13 bungalows for retirement living in Hertfordshire. Images shown include some of those produced for the d&a and include Revit model - rendered and photoshopped and hand sketch illustrating proposals for the scheme.
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COMPETITION ENTRY
LAKE BATHS COMPETITION
After completing competitions with Knight Architects, I have begun entering international competitions in my spare time. The most recent of which was a quick competition for a Lake Baths in Portugal by ARKXSITE. The Lake Baths are designed to provide the user with a sensory experience whilst providing a location to relax and re-connect with nature. The materials for the project reflect those found in the surrounding landscapes and villages. Creating a feeling that the user becomes part of the landscape. The building itself is positioned within the hills creating elements of experimenting with feelings of enclosure, safety and warmth, particularly during the colder months. The darker rooms towards the back are in stark contrast to the glass facades of the front, this contrast draws the eye out towards the light and the views of the lake beyond.