Architecture portfolio Hamzah Amin
Contents BA year 3 semester 2: Comprehensive design project BA year 3 semester 1: Weather or not BA Year 2 Semester 2: Experimental Design Origination (5123AR) Literature pavilion and Experimental Design Resolution (5124AR) Literature pavilion BA Year 2 Semester 1: Urban Design Project BA Year 1 Semester 2: A Place for Crafting - page titles as above BA Year 1 Semester 1: Archifilm - page titles as above
Site analysis for site on the princes’ dock
The concept of the bath house is inspired by religious bathing rituals which will be explained below.
Bathing in Hinduism
Ablution in Islam
Washing the hands is not compulsory in the ablution process. However, because we are always touching things it is important to clean the hands.
Washing the mouth is not compulsory in the ablution process. However, it is important to do this to
Washing the nose is not compulsory in the ablution process. However, the nose gets dirty also so it is important to clean it.
Hindu’s bathe in rivers such as the river Ganges to cleanse themselves of sin.
Bathing in Buddhism Washing the face is compulsory in the ablution process.
Washing the ears is not compulsory in the ablution process.
Washing the arms is compulsory in the ablution process.
Washing the feet is compulsory in the ablution process.
Bathing in Judaism
Jews bathe in a mikveh and this includes a full submerg in the water.
Chosen area of site
Meditation in Buddhism
Washing the hair once is compulsory in the ablution process.
Shape extruded vertically by 26m
Buddhists bathe the Buddha statue as a symbol of when the Gods showered him with water as a baby.
Buddhists reject the idea of bathing cleansing sin and meditate upon water.
Circular void created for the waterfall
Void created for the central void to let in light
Columns added to support the building
Roof added to building to provide cover for the roof garden
Voids created in the roof to allow for the waterfall and the central void to let in light
Plans and views of building
Fourth floor 1:250
Third floor 1:250
Second floor 1:250
First floor 1:250
Basement floor 1:250
Void for waterfall Roof
Void for central light
Fire staircase that runs throughout Fourth floor Ballistrade for roof garden
Fire staircase that runs throughout Third floor Second floor
First floor
Ground floor
Central staircase that runs throughout
Void is introduced
Columns to support the above floors Curtain wall
Columns to support the above floors Basement floor
Columns to support the meditation space on the ground floor
Finishes Applied waterproofing system
Insulation
Pipework to periphery of pool tank
Structural slab forms the pool tank
Waterproof lined concrete box
East section 1:50
Exploring the pigmyweed problem in the lake district
Pigmyweed infestation in 10 years
Pigmyweed infestation in 5 years
Pigmyweed infestationcurrent level
Lake windermere
This was the first conceptual plan for the project. In this plan the private and public spaces are seperate. There are no toilets for the scientists in the lab. The courtyard and education centre are public spaces but need to be acceseed to enter the private spaces
This was the first revised plan for the project. In this plan the courtyard is now a mixed use space. The toilets have been moved to a more centralised place so that they can be mixed use. The courtyard is bigger here too. However, one has to circulate through the education centre to get anywhere.
This was the second revised conceptual plan for the project. In this plan the entrance has been moved to a location where it leads both into the courtyard and education centre. The jetty is now a mixed use space aswell, so that scientist can access the Crassula Hemsii plant and guests can go see it.
Jetty 25m²
Lab - this is where scientists can research the plant and how to help eradicate it so it has lesser effects on Lake Winderemere
Lab 90m²
Meeting room - where scientists can discuss ideas with one another. Break room - where scientists can have a coffee or tea and have a break while working. A cafe for the public wasn’t included as there is one nearby` Courtyard - where visitors of scientist can have a sit down and relax.
Meeting room 34m² Break room 28m²
This was the third revised conceptual plan for the project. In the previous plans disabled access was not accounted for. Therefore, a ramp has been added for this purpose.
This was the fourth revised conceptual plan for the project. In this plan a toilet has been placed in place of the entrance and the ramp has been a main access point. This allows direct access to the lab for the scientist.
Jetty so that scientists can access the water and the Crassula Hemsii plant. It is connected to the education centre so visitors can see it and the problem it causes.
WC 10m²
Courtyard 66m²
Education centre 65m²
WC 22m² Ramp 11.5m²
Education centre - exhibitions will be held here and visitors will be able to learn of the Crassula Hemsii problem.
Ramp - this is a main access point for people to enter the building. it also exists for disabled access.
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West elevation 1:100
Section 2 1:100
STRUCTURAL STRATEGY Structure material consideration Concrete
English Oak
Glass
Concrete is widely available in the UK as it is the most commonly used building material Mixing a mineral aggregate, a binder, chemical additives and water
Oak trees local to the Lake district will be used
Embodied carbon Renewable vs finite Longevity Recyclable material
5.6MJ/kg
10.4MJ/kg
All the components are available in the UK ready to be converted into glass Made from sand, soda, ash and limestone. These materials are melted at a high temperature 15MJ/kg
Circular economy
Often reused to protect shorelines
Selection
English Oak will be used as it is the most recyclable material. As well as this, it can be most locally sourced. English Oak also has a very nice aesthetic and will fit in well to the environment which features a lot of trees and greenery. Glass will also be used in the curtain walls for aesthetic purposes, and to provide a view.
Material for exterior Sourcing
Manufacturing
Aesthetic
Finite 50-100 years Can be recycled to a limited extent
Trees are usually cut into smaller pieces the taken to a processing mill
Renewable 25-100 years Yes is usually taken to a mill and recycled, can be recycled multiple times Will be taken to a mill and recycled
Finite 50-100 years Yes can be melted and re-used Will be melted and reused
Concrete
English Oak
Steel
Concrete is widely available in the UK as it is the most commonly used building material Mixing a mineral aggregate, a binder, chemical additives and water
Oak trees local to the Lake district will be used
British steel will be used from areas such as Sunderland
Trees are usually cut into smaller pieces the taken to a processing mill
Liquid iron is converted into steel by the basic oxygen furnace
Embodied carbon Renewable vs finite Longevity Recyclable material
5.6MJ/kg
10.4MJ/kg
20.1MJ/kg
Finite
Renewable
Finite
50-100 years Can be recycled to a limited extent
50-100 years Steel can be recycled over and over in a closed material loop
Circular economy
Often reused to protect shorelines
25-100 years Yes is usually taken to a mill and recycled, can be recycled multiple times Will be taken to a mill and recycled
Selection
Steel will be used for the structure. Despite English Oak being more recyclable and renewable, as well as being local to the area. Steel has a slightly better longevity and requires less material so will give a more minimal aesthetic to the building. Using steel also allows for a less monotonous look to the building as if English Oak was used throughout it would look monotonous.
Material for structure Sourcing
Manufacturing
Aesthetic
Steel can be recycled over and over in a closed material loop
Material for interior Sourcing Manufacturing
Embodied carbon Renewable vs finite Longevity Recyclable material Circular economy
Selection Aesthetic
Slate
English Oak
Limestone
Quarries local to the Lake district Slate is split or sawn, gauged and honed to various finishes. It is torched with a flame and bombarded with freezing water to remove impurities 0.1 – 1.0MJ/kg
Oak trees local to the Lake district will be used Trees are usually cut into smaller pieces the taken to a processing mill
Quarries local to the Lake district Extracted from a rock by blasting or mechanical excavation
10.4MJ/kg
0.85MJ/kg
Finite
Renewable
Finite
100+ years Can be recycled but often to a limited extent Can easily be recycled at the end of its life
25-100 years Yes is usually taken to a mill and recycled, can be recycled multiple times Will be taken to a mill and recycled
100+ years Can be recycled but often to a limited extent
Blue boxes signal which is the best option for each category.
This is the precedent for the structural strategy. This is the winderemere jetty musuem based in the same area as the Crassula Hemsii laboratory. The Windermere jetty musuem uses a steel portal frame system. The Crassila Hemsii will use the same steel structure but without the timber rods that can be seen in the image on the left. These are likely for aesthetic reasons and provide very little structural support, if any at all.
Recycled and often used for garden decoration
English Oak will be used as it is the most recyclable material. As well as this, it can be most locally sourced. English Oak also has a very nice aesthetic. It has a reasonably long longevity as well.
Structural model
Ramp for disabled access
1:100 NTS
200mm steel beams (PRIMARY)
Jetty 450mm thick floor (SECONDARY) Curtain wall (TERTIARY) 1.5m Steel stilts (PRIMARY)
West elevation
South elevation
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ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY Section 2 1:100
Leading to electrical supply
LED lighting will be used for the lighting strategy. One reason for this is that LED lights operate at a low voltage this makes them highly energy efficient. In addition to this they provide a modern aesthetic. LED lights also have a dimming capability. This could be useful as the Crassula Hemsii laboratory has two curtain glass walls where a lot of natural light can enter the building. Alternative lighting may therefore be inefficient and too strong. LEDs therefore provide much more control over how much lighting a room receives. An LED light typically uses 90% less energy than an equivalent incandescent or halogen bulb. They also last much longer. LED light bulbs are also decreasing in price and being used more often because the benefits of this modern lighting sytem far outweigh those more traditional light bulbs such as halogen and incandecent light bulbs.
Section 1 1:100
Section 1 1:100
Underfloor heating will be used for the Crassula Hemsii laboratory. Pipes are installed under the floor from which heat rises up and heats the rooms within the building. It is a much more energy-efficient method of heating than using radiators. Traditional heating systems like radiators need to be heated up to 65-75 degrees celcius, whereas underfloor heating needs to be heated up to 29 degreed celcius. This is far lower and so less energy is needed and this results in less costs also. There is also less risk of having cold spots within the building as radiators heat the area closest to them first which can results in middle spaces being left cold. UF heating works with all floor types also. In addition to this it allows for more space and design freedom. Radiators take up space and need to be fit into a room. Underfloor heating systems do not have this problem and are a more subtle heating system
This diagram shows how rainwater will go into Lake Windermere. Hence there is no rainwater collection strategy. The ventilation strategy relies upon natural ventilation. These are plenty of windows in the blocks of the buildings which will provide an outlet for any excess heat in the building. The Lakeside site is not a particularly windy site so there won’t be a lot of wind which cools the buildings, hence why so many windows have been added to the building. Each English Oak exterior has a window between 1-2m apart.
Graphy showing sun path and how much radiation the building receives
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Total radiation is the sum of both direct and diffuse radiation.
Direct radiation is used to describe solar radiation traveling on a straight line from the sun down to the surface of the earth.
Diffuse radiation describes the sunlight that has been scattered by molecules and particles in the atmosphere but that has still made it down to the surface of the earth.
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(5123AR) & (5124AR) Literature pavilion The book depository My proposal explores the idea of the merging the outside with the inside to provide a tranquil space for writing and reading. This is to provide the inside with a natural feel like one is in nature. I hope to include trees and tree-like structures (as shown on the right) in my proposal. The trees are aimed at creating a feeling of tranquility and connecting the outside space with the inside space. As a result I aim to create a space that inspires creativity for creative writing, debate and performance. the key element in my proposal is large treelike elements. These tree-like elements feature bookshelves which exist for the users of the space to deposit books so the space can act as a space to share knowledge.
Injecting greenery A key element in my proposal is adding trees also around the pavilion. This is to inject greenery into a very urban area. Thus, my pavilion can provide a stark contrast to what is already a very urban concrete jungle. my intervention therefore almost provides a place of solitude away from this concrete jungle. Ropewalks square already features trees so it makes sense to keep these here.
DIAGRAM SHOWING LACK OF TREES AROUND THE SITE
Foundations and ‘Tree columns’ 1.5m EFTE ROOF
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3.9m
Glulam timber beams
5.05m
Metal plates Steel ‘shoe’ Screw pile foundation
1.1m
Screw pile foundations are appropriate because the tree elements are mostly self-supporting and my project is a temporary project. Thus, foundations which use a large amount of concrete are not necessary as they would cause a lot of disturbance to the ground. Screw pile foundations would cause minimal ground disturbance, while still supporting the large tree-like structure, hence they have been chosen.
Steel shoe fitting
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Steel braces with bolts Bolts Steel plate Bolts Screw pile foundations
Roof structure
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Transparent panel Bolts Steel Frame Etfe panels
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Polycarbonate sheets CLT flooring Glulam tree-like structures Wooden piping Screw pile foundations Timber joists
One point perspective
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Urban Design Project
The concept of this project is to ‘create an urban acupuncture swell, accomplished by community building and the use
Concept model
This is a simple concept model i created showing the three elements of my design. The car park, the museum and the art gallery
Mastermap + Sections
A place for crafting
This project was about creating a space where a craft could take place. There needed to be a place to live, a place to craft and a space to sell the produce.
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Archifilm - Halloween movie based project
Based in North Carolina
5 key views of space
I have designed a suburban space for the movie to take place in I ahve included greenery as is suburban setting. Big trees allow for big shadow to darken the space Big houses – chose to do them in cardboard for a less refined look. This increases the intensity of the juxtaposition.