courtyard visual
design strategy and location
rhythm and spatial relations The below diagrams explain the spatial relationships and connections. the figure ground of the area. as well as the actual urban development of the residential spaces. The grid Is quite clear, following the principle of rhythm and repetition. As these maps show. the area Is very developed and dense with a lot of retail importance. The environmental qualities of the context are represented by the vegetation and the winds current circulation on the site.
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shelter and exposure plan vegetation plan These diagrams explore the spatial connections on the proposed site which is presently occupied by a parking space. When analysing the actual massing of the site we can observe how a repetitive pattern has been developed in time: the tallest buildings are represented by the hotels with heights ranging from 8 to 15 stories while the restaurants and the shops have only between 1 to 5 stories. The hierarchy 30 map shows these aspects and It suggests the dynamic rhythm of the entire area. Also, the below environmental drawing shows the importance of the wind currents circulation around the site. The narrow streets create space for the winds which are continuously offering natural ventilation and cooling to the buildings of the area. wind currents circulation dla ram 1~. . .------------~rr--,~1
hierarchy diagram The proposed development site has a location which offers large views towards the city and the landmark of the area: Ben Than Market. The General Sciences Library, the Subramanian Temple, the Keppel Tower and a longer vista towards Bltexco Financial Tower. The background aspects of the site allow for a cultural development with social. community and touristic importance. The entire area has great potential when referring to the number of visitors that come to see It. The street activities, the market place and the great Vietnamese restaurants of the site are the real focus points of the surrounding context. Therefore, the circulation plays a very important role when analysing the site. As the top left plan shows the density of the circulation Is Impressive and It suggests how busy this area is throughout the year. When referring at the actual urban pattern of the area we can observe a very dynamic development in both plans and elevations. There seems to be a rhythm and repetition development strategy which could be easily noticed in plans. The plans are also very legible and easy to read. However. from the human scale things change considerably and because of the street activities and traffic the spaces don't seem very legible and one cannot maintain a clear mental image of the surrounding setting. The whole space is defined by contrasts and juxtapositions.
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location and materiality
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1928 location plan view out from the site
site plan. scale 1:2500 site's textures and materiallties
plans and interior design basement floor plan, scale 1:200
plans and interior design ground floor plan. scale 1:200
Interior courtyard glance
double height shop area plans
reception foyer
entrance point detail
plans and interior design first floor plan. scale 1:200
teachers' room
seating spaces area
relaxation space
plans and interior design second floor plan, scale 1:200
cafeteria impression
practice room
relaxation area
plans and interior design
aerial view
roof terrace design strategy
roof terrace view
elevations. the gesture
impressions. the gesture
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Interior courtyard Impress ons
structural strategy structu al t ateg4 d agram
exploded tructural rat onal concr t fram structur
tr ctural rational floor plan d agram
As seen in the imound ng diagrams the tructural trat gy of the bJilding is very c.lea and rational The proposed tructure le; a co crete frame one It I a strong, defined structural trateq4 su table for thl type of clifY'lat and environfY'lent Alc;o, as e n in the above floor plan orange markers h ghlight the ground floor structural lements. while th blu onea highl g t the f rst floor elementc;
load distrlbut on diagram
load distribution diagram
structural strategy
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1. Plaster layer for interior render 2. 150 mm Insulation layer 3. Concrete sandwich panel 480 mm 4. Polish-finish concrete 70 mm 5. Precast concrete panel 150 mm 6. Insulation 250-300 mm 7. Precast concrete column 8. Aluminium and wood sash 9. Double-layered felt roofing 10. Plywood 15 mm. firring strips 22 mm 11. Insulation 350 mm 12. Reinforced concrete foundation
material selection and colour palette
geometrical pattern design v etnamec:;e trod tlo'la motifs Inspiration
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environmental strategy
exhaust air out
services strategy
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section explaining the design strategy of the mini cinemas
roof cafe visuals
glance of the roof cafet ria
precedent studies
casa da musica, OMA
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direct solar gain
hierarchy of Indoor spaces Casa Da Muslca in Porto Is a symbolic piece of architecture that succeeds to resolve In a simple gesture both visibility and access. having a permanent response to the brief and its users. The building's orienation portrays the positive encounter of two different models of the city, the old and the new In a contemporary, dynamic shape. The building reveals Its contents to the city without being didactic: at the same time the city Is exposed to the public Inside In a way that has never happened before. The remaining spaces between the exposed public functions consist of secondary serving spaces such as foyers. a restaurant. terraces. technical spaces and vertical transport. A continuous public route connects all public functions and remaining spaces located around the Grand Auditorium by means of stairs. platforms and escalators: the building becomes an architectural adventure. The loop creates the possibility to use the building for festivals with simultaneous performances. Casa da Muslca Is visually and spatially defined by Its striking faceted exterior from which Its conventional Interior spaces have been extracted. It Is an exemplar precedent for the project as it refers to the same conceptual ideas.
zone 3 : circulation
zone division diagram
precedent studies
general sciences library
The General Sciences Library is one of the site's landmarks and focus points. being a great architectural example when refferlng to hierarchy and symmetry relationships. The building has a clear rhythm which Is expressed by both facades and plans and It has as design principle the concept of symmetry and centrality, with a special focus on the high element represented by the tower. The building has a good response to Its brief and users. and at the same time to Its surrounding context. The exterior envelope seems to capture the essence of the vernacular architectural style of the area and it developes a very geometrical pattern as seen In the Images. These elements are not just composition and aesthetics characteristics. but environmental ones too. They provide shading and natural ventilation and they considerably help cooling the Indoors spaces throughout the year. When analysing the circulation Inside and outside the library one could observe the fluidity and the functionality of the building. as well as Its organised system.
indoor/ outdoor visuals
site visuals
auditorium view
night visuals