Ba-Azab, Mohammed by Architecture@LJMU

MOHAMMED BA-AZAB 2021 PORTFOLIO

Master of Architecture / BA(Hons) Architecture Liverpool School of Art and Design

CONTENTS. MArch Year 1 Group Urban Design Project Masterplan Masterplan Zoning Visuals Birds Eye Perspective Sections Individual Study

Housing Project Plans Perspective Section Elevations Visuals

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MArch Year 2 Group Urban Design Project Masterplan Masterplan Zoning Sections Visuals

Thesis Project Plans Section Elevations Technical Study Visuals

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MArch 1 | URBAN DESIGN PROJECT

Urban Design Proposal - MArch 1

Fig 01. Grounp masterplan proposal for the expansion for the University of Chester.

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Fig 02. Grounp masterplan proposal showing zoning throughout the proposed project.

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Fig 03. Grounp masterplan proposal showing proposed sketched visuals.

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Fig 04. Grounp masterplan showing the proposed development for the expansion of the University of Chester.

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Fig 05. Section drawings taken through the masterplan proposel to show varies building heights and change of level.

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Fig 06. Site plan (Not to Scale)

Fig 07. Visuals of open garden space.

Manifesto The project has the aim of designing a space which is part of an expansion of The University of Chester and will act as a place to socialise for the residence of Chester. The space aims to assimilate with the with the environment whilst emanating a sense of openness on campus. This will be achieved by open garden areas, stepped seating terraces, fishing facilities, and social places such as cafes, restaurants etc.

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Fig 08. Section BB

Fig 09. Section AA

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MArch 1 | HOUSING PROJECT

The site is located within the Vauxhall area. Vauxhall is an inner city district of Liverpool, Merseyide, England. It is located noth of Liverpool city centre, and is bounded by Kirkdale in the north, and Everton in the east, with the docks and River Mersey running along the west side. Based on the information retrived from the site anayslis, the site sits in a residential area, the buildings within close proximetry do not exceed 4 storeys. This project aims to achieve high quality, dense and innovative housing. The project consists of two bold apartment blocks, known as Block A (6 story’s) & Block B (4 story’s) and a row of terrace townhouses which sit 1.7m above the canal path. The building boundary’s aim to frame the edge of the site and form an open community space central of the site, inspired by the response of a courtyard. All residence within this complex have the freedom to access all parts of the central gardens, allowing for an opportunity for people to gather as a whole and interact with each other. The townhouses are accessed via the east side of the unit with views to the west side, overlooking Liverpool Leeds Canal. All townhouses benefit from double height living space, and windows, large gardens and balcony’s to the rear of the unit. Block B is a four story building accessed via Vauxhall Road. The apartments located on the west side of Block B benefit from overlooking the gardens, Liverpool Leeds Canal and potentially views to the Docks. Block A is positioned north on site, with south facing balcony’s and views over the central gardens, Liverpool Leeds Canal and views to Liverpool Docks. Blocks A and B consist of units of three typologies, totallying 104 x Studio Apartments, 54 x 1 Bedrrom Apartments and 54 x 2 Bedroom Apartments. In Accordance with the demographics gathered during the site analysis phase, the majority housing occupancies are 1-4 persons. After discussions with several local property developers, many properties in the area are being converted to student accommodation due to the current demand, hence the high number of studio apartments within the complex.

Fig 10. Housing project, ground floor plan in context.

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Fig 11. Second floor plan

Fig 12. First floor plan

Fig 13. Typical first & third floor plan

Fig 15. Typical first, third & fifth floor plan

Fig 16. Typical second & fourth floor plan

Fig 14. Second floor plan

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Fig 17. Perspective section of housing proposal for Liverpool Leeds Canal.

Fig 18. North Elevation

Fig 19. East Elevation

Fig 20. West Elevation

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Fig 21. Project Visuals

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MArch 2 | URBAN DESIGN PROJECT

Masterplan Strategies Our Proposal as a group is to Revitalise the waterfront edge, Redesign residential living & independant commercial businesses between Sefton St and Park Rd. Our masterplan overview includes:

Key Aims are as follows: At present, navigating pedestrian routes and pathways from west and east is a zigzag affair, made difficult by walls at various sections as the ground level drops away towards the river. A greater emphasis will be placed on intersecting pathways feeding off from both Park Road and Sefton Street to encourage a better flow west to east and vice versa. The re-opening of Dingle Railway Station adds another landing point to the area and encouraging people to veer away from car usage, particularly at peak times. New cycling routes that not only adhere to the 2040 Liverpool City Plan to help with the city’s aims for a greener future, but to also encourage further the move away from car usage and to make a safer transport network for children/young people with dedicated cycle lanes. To create a greater sense of community and interaction through all parts of the day: a new working hub, social spaces at weekends, usable green spaces for all users. Cultural and arts hubs to replace tired and low activity buildings such as warehousing. Existing usable green spaces are on the periphery of the site, Sefton Park and Princess Park towards the south and west. Substantial green spaces within the focus area are lacking and by implementing these new spaces this will be reminiscent of Dingle as a ‘beautiful scenic town’ from its past in the 19th century. Soft features such as landscaping and implementing green spaces can be achieved within a 1-3 year timescale. The road and public transport network will require phases over a period of 3-5 years. Densification starting from Sefton Street of new residential blocks and community hubs will range from 1-5 years. Achieving a greener ward overall with reduced car usage will happen over a slower period of time as it requires a shift in cultural beliefs and practicalities but, will be in line with Liverpool’s City Plan.

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Fig 1. Group Masterplan Proposal

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Fig 2. Group Masterplan proposal showing zoning within the proposed development

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Fig 3. Section drawings that cut both horizontally and vertically through group masterplan.

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Fig 4. Visuals generated from group masterplan proposal.

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MArch 2 | THESIS PROJECT

Thesis Proposal

Located on Liverpool’s waterfront, the National Waterways Headquarters proposal sits on an exposed plot of land adjacent to Brunswick Dock. Faced with this open landscape, the building needed to assert its own sense of place and satisfy the brief of the Thesis for a contained yet publicly accessible building. Encompassing a broad remit including exhibition, art gallery, library archive, sunken auditorium, technical support, meeting facilities and open plan offifice space, the design encourages creative interaction between its many departments occupied by the Canal & River Trust by connecting all the workspaces. This is achieved by means of a central atrium confifigured as a striking void that meets either ends of the structure. The sequence of staircase runs, platforms and bridges crafted from Portland stone (to represent Liverpool’s recognised landmarks) and a timber clad fifinish. Circulation and communication through the building and between office floors is facilitated by this promenade, which not only offers viewpoints at different levels but also encourages movement between areas, giving visual representation to the public aspect of the building. The most problematic element of the spatial design posed by the project brief lay in the compositional relationship between technical elements such as studios, which had to be hermetically enclosed, and openplan offifice space, which had to be transparent to enjoy the surrounding views. However, combining large open-plan offifice spaces with relatively small service spaces created the opportunity to stack the offifices in a gradual succession of increasing height in the atrium and leaving the offifice and meeting spaces on either side. The ground and first floor levels became the basis of a publicly open area. This solution enhanced the importance of the public and social space, which became an integral part of the daily working of the charitable trust. The intention throughout is to integrate each of the building’s elements, avoiding a hierarchical set-up. The double skin glass façade allows for natural ventilation while also maximising natural light and views over the River Mersey and Brunswick Dock.

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Structural & Constructional Strategy 1 2 3

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05 FIFTH FLOOR

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Roof Detail:

EXTERIOR

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INTERIOR

1.Zinc finish aluminum cladding panel fixed to 12mm plywood board 2. Aluminum knot joint to prevent water from damaging other materials. 3. Zinc finished aluminum parapet cap flashing (5 degree slope) 4. 20mm Thick plywood board 5. 100mm Kingspan insulation 6. 100mm thick concrete upstand 7. Aluminum protection sheet fixed to 12mm plywood board 8. Concrete paving with shim 9. Soil and Vegetation 10. Filter Fabric layer 11. Reservoir layer 12. Moisture retention layer 13. Aeration layer 14. 100mm Kingspan Insulation 15. Seam plates and fasteners 16. Membrane flashing 17. Flashing sealant 18.Vapor control layer 19. Loose-laid retention tee 20. Protection course 21. Root barrier 22. Drainage layer 23. Corrugated steel decking 24. 200mm concrete roof slab 25. Exposed ducting tubes for services 26. Exposed steel framed superstructure

01 FIRST FLOOR

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Roof Detail:

Auditorium Visual 01 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

EXTERIOR

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600

INTERIOR

Roof Detail B. 1:10 05 FIFTH FLOOR

Atrium Circulation Detail:

01 FIRST FLOOR

27. Oak handrail with brushed stainless steel brackets 28. 100mm depth reinforced concrete balustrade 29. Oak cladding finish 30. Terrazzo tile skirting 31. 60mm x 60mm Menrva grey terrazzo tiles 32. Tile adhesive 33. 50mm concrete screed 34. 100mm floor insulation 35. 200mm Precast concrete slab 36. Steel decking 37. Exposed steel 'I' beam superstructure

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63 62 61 Foundation Detail: 60 38. Hardcore 39. Damp proof course (DPC) 40. 100mm Rigid kingspan insulation 59 41. 200mm Depth reinforced concrete slab 42. 50mm Concrete screed EXTERIOR 58 57 43. Non slip resin flooring solution 44. 300mm reinforced concrete footing 45. Pile foundation 56 46. 300mm Depth reinforced concrete footing to support wall above.

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Roof Detail:

-1 BASEMENT FLOOR

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INTERIOR

Basement Wall Detail:

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00 GROUND FLOOR

47. Load bearing course 48. Loading DPM 49. Internal concrete block wall 50. 100mm rigid insulation 51. 10mm gap in cavity 52. Wall Membrane 53. 200mm reinforced concrete wall 54. Wall ties in required positions 55. Floor draining system

External Ground Detail:

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56. External soil in ground 57. External block paving

Double Skin System Detail: 58. Steel frame superstructure 59. Double skin steel structure bolted to steel frame superstructure 60. Mesh path at each level for maintenance purposes 61. Steel Mesh paths allowing for adequate airflow 62. 100mm depth vertical steel columns 63. Opaque photovoltaic glass panel skin 64. Spider clip curtain wall fittings 65. 900mm void to allow for maintenance 66. Ventilation louvers fitted at lower and upper end of double skin system

-2 BASEMENT FLOOR

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30. Terrazzo tile skir 31. 60mm x 60mm M 32. Tile adhesive 33. 50mm concrete 34. 100mm floor insu Auditorium Visual 02 200mm Precast Atrium35. 36.Circulation Steel decking D 37. Exposed steel 'I' 27 28 29

Foundation Detail:

38. Hardcore 39. Damp proof cour 40. 100mm Rigid kin 41. 200mm Depth re 42. 50mm Concrete 43. Non slip resin flo 44. 300mm reinforce 45. Pile foundation 46. 300mm Depth re Foundation Detail:

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-1 BASEMENT Ceiling & FloorFLOOR Detail C. 1:10

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Section Detail A. 1:20

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SUNKEN AUDITORI UM

-1 BASEMENT FLOOR

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EXHIBITIO

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Facade Study

47. Load bearing co 48. Loading DPM 49. Internal concrete 50. 100mm rigid insu 51. 10mm gap in cav 52. Wall Membrane Auditorium Visual 0353. 200mm reinforce 54. Wall ties in requi 55. Floor draining sy Basement Wall Det

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ATRIUM

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Double Skin System

58. Steel frame supe 59. Double skin stee 60. Mesh path at ea 61. Steel Mesh path External Ground 62. 100mm depthDe ve 63. Opaque photovo 64. Spider clip curta 65. 900mm void to a 66. Ventilation louve

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Environmental Strategy & Detail The rooftops of both apartment blocks will feature solar panels as a source of sustainable energy. The panels capture the suns energy, turning it into electricity, which is then used to power each household

SOLAR PANELS

Bike storage is made available for all residenceon site. Bike storage facilities are located on the ground floor level of the National Waterways Building, giving occupiers the option for a more enviornmentally friendly form of transport.

BIKE STORE

Ground water is collected via the use of several systems. The main form of collection is through water absorbtion within the greenspaces of the central garden.

INSULATION As well as increasing biodiversity, trees placed around the site are used as a device to create a layer of shading and improve ventilation. This would be very beneficial during summer periods

This complex will include a permeable paving system. Throughout the public realm, paving is used rather than tarmac. Permeable paving enables for rainwater to drain through the surface, this helps to filter the pollutants from the water, which is then collected in underground tanks.

VISUAL PRIVACY

PERMEABLE PAVING

GROUND WATER

SOLAR ENERGY CAPTURED THROUGH GLASS-PRINTED PV FILM CELLS

Mineral wool insulation is a highly flame retardant, and capable of withstanding temperatures up to 850 degrees celcius. It is not just heat resistance that make mineral wool an ideal insulator. Mineral wool dries quickly and effectively, making it less susceptible to mold growth.

Recycling store are available to encourage occupiers to recycle more and benefit their surrounding.

AIR AND HEAT VENTILATED OUT THROUGH OPENABLE LOUVERS IN ATRIUM SKYLIGHT

The Thesis proposal will feature a great deal of outdoor green space.This gives visitors the benefit of socialising and gathering on site.

COMMUNITY SPACES Decidous planting in the south facing green areas within the landscape will filter obstructive direct sunlight during the summer period when in bloom, but will allow for more light during the winter period when warmth from the sun is favourable. Alder trees will be planted around the central gardens of the site.

DECIDOUS TREES

RECYCLING STORE AIR AND HEAT EXTRACTED THROUGH HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM

AIR AND HEAT RISING THROUGH STACK EFFECT AIR AND HEAT EXTRACTION THROUGH CEILING SYSTEM

TEMPERATURE EXCHANGE THROUGH WATER SOURCE HEAT PUMP IN ADJACENT RIVER MERSEY 60 2021 Portfolio | Mohammed Ba-Azab

FRESH AIR INTAKE THROUGH ACTIVE LOUVERS IN DOUBLE SKIN FACADE.

COOLING & HEATING COMBINATION POWER SYSTEM

FRESH AIR INTAKE GROUND TEMPERATURE HEAT EXCHANGE

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