DYNAMIC UNIT A

Dynamic Unit A is the first of the two designs. Its multifunctional hall is used for more dynamic activities of the Romani, as it can be used as a performance space, market, festival venue, a place for worship etc. It also has a RCAC office which allows staff to provide immediate support to the residents. Considering the unit is on the more vibrant side of the city centre, a spacious public area is also designed to encourage interactions within the site.

Static Unit B

The second design is the Static Unit B which is on the other side of the railway. Its multifunctional hall is designed for more static purposes as it can act as an exhibition space, conference hall, studio or classroom etc. Its programme is similar to Unit A having multiple live-work units to symbolise the connections between these 2 units and further, reconnect the 2 different areas in the city centre that they represent.

Produced By An Autodesk Student Version

EDGE

ETFE membrane welded to neoprene intermediate layer 76mm dia.tubular tensioning member welded to 20mm dia. threded rod; adjustment via 39mm dia. threaded sleeves 35mm dia. steel tube Three layer ETFE membane cushion with transparent inner skin

ROOF Three layer ETFE membrane cushion with white inner skin • Aluminium clamping strip Aluminium ventilation louvre, manually operated 12mm steel sheet

JOINT

Splice plate 152 x 152 x 23 steel U-section

FLOOR

2mm PVC flooring 30mm gypsum fibre board 30mm cardboard honeycomb with granule infill 25mm LVL panel 45/213mm LVL ribs

1:20 TECHNICAL SECTION of the 2 storey live-work unit featuring ETFE membrane

A group of public are using the space outside of Dynamic Unit A and passersby can interact with the insiders thanks to the transluscent ETFE membrane. For the the Welsh Romani, they can directly enter their respective live-work units from the ground level where their caravans are parked and depart easily.

Public Space Caravans Parking Lots

This is the opening under the building which reconnects the under-used alley back to the city centre. The alley is now being well-utilised by the public as many would now uses it as a shortcut and thus promoting interactions within the site at the same time. At the back are the parking lots for caravans where draparies are used instead of solid walls to provide the Welsh Romani with more flexibility.

Multifunctional Hall A

Inside the Multifunctional Hall A which is designed for more dynamic activities, there is a group of Welsh Romani Artists performing. The roof is constructed with ETFE membrane to provide sufficient natural lighting to the interior. On the first floor is the communal space for residents where they can interact with the users downstairs.

Multifunctional Hall B

In Static Unit B, a pair of couple just entered from the entrance to the multifunctional hall B as it is currently hosting the ‘Gypsy Maker’ art exhibition which is held by RCAC to celebrate the artwork of Welsh Romani artists. The ETFE membrane with the double-heighted space of the hall makes it pleasant to be used for other static activities like conferencing and teaching.