Georgia Baldwin 2021 MArch Portfolio
Master of Architecture Liverpool School of Art and Design
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About me: The interest for art and technology was present from a young age finding Architecture only meant i was provided with the perfect combination of both; from there my affection for the subject only grew. One of the most exciting things about architecture for me is the diversity between each job. However my true passion lies in the stories told through design and how buildings can become much more than just a ‘pretty’ site to view.
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Contents: Green city thesis project
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Green city group project
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Modular design for the homeless
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Shaw steet housing project
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Rejected, Connected masterplan
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Rejected, Connect individual project
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GREEN CITY: THESIS PROJECT
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ONE EARTH MANIFESTO
• A cross section of the city which experiments with the interactions and importance of biophilia within cities and further the world. • Create important and organic inspired connections between the different conditions of land and water which nature thrives. • Explore how a range of building and land uses can work with nature. Instead of against it. •
Raise the standard of living in the area by providing more work opportunities and education to help stop climate change and live sustainably. Also done through the positive connection the nature has on physical and mental health.
• Build a community by uniting them for the fight against climate change and encouraging outdoor interaction. • Focus on mitigating and adapting to climate change for both people and nature. • Reintroduce native endangered plant, insect, bird and small mammal species to the site • Power the site using sustainable resources including the tidal lagoon.
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MITIGATION & ADAPTATION
It is necessary to have both biodiversity and green energy approaches to reduce the impacts of climate change. However, with the effects of climate change which has already taken place some species (plant and animal) are still struggling to survive. To help these species adapt the reintroduction of wildlife with the strategic placement and management will help produce microclimates on the site to sheild the biodiversity from the rising temperatures. The key Mitigation approach on the site is the Tidal lagoon however, this will act as a precedent for UK coast lines and encourage this untapped resourse to be used, as will be discussed later. By the encouragement of public transport use and cycle/walking routes across the site it doesn’t only connect one with nature which has numerous benefits but increases the physical health of the individual here and on neighbouring sites. It is a key part of this scheme that humans and nature become healthy and intertwined once again.
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DEEP WATER
DEEP MARSH
SHALLOW MARSH
WET MEADOW
FORESTED WETLAND
UPLAND BUFFER
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KEY MITIGATION
The UK’s coast lines have the highest tidal range in the world which are largely an untapped yet reliable source of energy, The UK including the River Mersey having a tidal range of 10meters. Twice daily the Ocean surges in and out of the river creating this vast change in Level and potential energy source. By creating a tidal lagoon here along with the 6 other government proposed lagoons around the perimeter of the UK, aproximately 9% of the UKs energy can be created in lagoons (32% of uk homes). On a smaller scale this means that with our Lagoon alone, we can power our whole site and create a totally self sufficient area in terms of energy. But provide a large surplus of energy to the surrounding areas of Liverpool. Given that British turbine technology and engineering expertise are already on the rise for the 6 other government proposed tidal lagoons we can also ensure that the majority of the scheme will be created by local workers and will be mostly british content, therefore bringing mass jobs across Britain and Liverpool in; Engineering, Steel, Manufacturing and later the running of the Lagoon and energy Tunnel.
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ADAPTATION The adaptation of species and enviornments is or will become necessary in the coming years. With temperature rising due to climate change, oceans corals are becoming bleached, sea levels are rising and even in Britain some native species are struggling with this change. So how do we overcome this? A key idea behind this scheme is focusing on the rewilding of the city using native and endangered species, whether that be plant, small animal, insects or birds. To do this the whole site will become an experiment funded by the government and supported by the biology sectors of Liverpool university. On the site will be a series of conditions representative of biodiversity in the world. i.e. marine, marshland and inland. This building aims to nurture species during their most delicate phases, before introduction into the area and further the country. It is important that nature is not just placed there and left to defend for itself. This is because many things must come together at once for a species to survive in a habitat, for example, food for the species must be there and the correct habitat must be available.
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BUILDING CONCEPT As a continuation of the master plan and the center of biodiversity research on the site. The main focus of this building will be the reintroduction of endangered species (plant, aquatic, insect, small mammals and trees). To allow this to happen two seperate microclimates will be within the building acting like mini worlds for native species. The first will be totally secluded from outside biodiversity to ensure its protection and growth before being introduced into the second protection zone. The second zone is open to outside biodiversity but still under close & controlled observation. By doing this it allows species to be studied and truely understood in terms of its needs before attempting to repopulated the area and further Britian. Which is the final step of the process. The biodiversity will either be planted or released into the site depending if they can survive these conditions. The site will still act as a research and study area and will be ever changing to allow for species to thrive. The building is to allow itself to be overcome and one with nature, land will flow seamlessly in and out of the building just as the tide and wild life will creating a building protective and encouraging of biodiversity. But also a building for study. Areas of the building will be left to decay and overtaken in multiple ways, in what I can only predict to be a beautiful and poetic fight back to humans distruction.
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But this is not just a project for nature, it is a project for humans to become a part of nature, once again living side by side, increasing interaction and learning how to protect it and our planet, but most importantly thriving from it.
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GREEN CITY GROUP PROJECT
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MANIFESTO Create a model of a bio diverse city regeneration for cities in the UK, which will provide the following: 1. Raise the standard of living in the area by providing more work opportunities and education to help stop climate change and live sustainably. 2. Build a community by uniting them for the fi ght against climate change. 3. Create Bio-diverse friendly areas throughout the site including a diverse planting of trees and plants uninterrupted by vehicles. 4. Power the site using sustainable energy. Encourage and promote sustainable, safe travel for cyclists and pedestrians. 5. Revitalise outdoor interactions in the hopes of improving mental and physical health.
01. The old boat storage no biodiveristy pocket, 02. Brunswick dock, 03. Urban water farming, 04. The warehouses, a mixed use space incorperating water farming, study & entertainment, 05. Continuation of archipelago islands & ampittheatre, 06. Inhabitable wall and research centre, 07. The forest markets for local business, 08. The tunnels , 09. The study zone, a boat free space for biodiversity to thrive and be studied, 10. Methane mounds, replaced landfill on site for bio energy, 11. Exotic Gardens, influnced by william Roscoe, 12. Buried road and underground carparking giving land back to people and nature, 13. Tidal lagoon, 14. The energy tunnel & level change access, 15. Main public square & trainstation, 16. Archipelago islands, 17. Revitalised residential area 2020 Portfolio Georgia Baldwin
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DIAGRAMS
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SITE SECTION
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MODULAR DESIGN FOR THE HOMELESS
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BUILDING CONCEPT Sefton Council have a responsibility to provide facilities for short term, emergency provision for homeless people in the borough. The development of a modular design solution to improve the quality of ‘sit-up’ facilities. The design must be adaptable and easily placed into other future ‘sit-up’ facilities across the UK. Documenting and promoting a system/kit to other potential user groups. Previously dormitory type solutions were acceptable, but now more physical and hygienic separation is required. The initial solution was to employ contractors to erect basic stud partition, but Sefton are interested in a more innovative and intelligent solution developing a modular, reusable, adaptable system. Thus, the project has plenty of interest in developing modular and production systems and investigating cost and procurement options.
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POD TYPE 1
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SHAW STREET HOUSING PROJECT
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TERRACE TYPE 2
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SITE PLAN & TERRACE CONCEPTS
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TYPE 1
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THE TYPICAL GEORGIAN TERRACE
Key features: Small courtyard for external servant access and light well. Large foor print can be seen with large windows and floor to ceiling heights. THE TYPICAL GEORGIAN TERRACE
PRIVATE & PUBLIC EXTERNAL
PRIVATE &INTERLOCKING PUBLIC EXTERNAL SPACES INTERLOCKING SPACESand garden Key features: Courtyard
spaces have been made at multiple levels for private use, also allowing for environmental benefits. Public space without the site is encorperated to encourage community socialisation.
PROPOSED TERRACE FORM
Key features: Different heights to address both sides of the street. Smaller foot print as Georgian houses were typically too large, also increases density of site. Avoiding over looking PROPOSED FORM through the use ofTERRACE different levels. More and larger courtyard spaces to allow for light,ventilation and interaction with the outdoors.
ENVIRONMENTAL & LIGHTING
ENVIRONMENTAL & LIGHTING CONSIDERATIONS CONSIDERATIONS The offset form shows how overlooking
is avoided whilst making the most of the footfprint with strategic placement of windows still allowing for plenty of lnatural light. Green screening is used on the Shaw street side of the site to allow for privacy, noise cancellation and imroved air quality whilst ensuring lots of natural light can flood the space
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TERRACE TYPOLOGY
Type 1: Additional space, purchase TYPE 2 either one or two floors. Type 2: adaptable lower ground floor potential uses: Seperated work unit, Seperated dwelling for elders, TERRACE TYPOLOGY seperated dwelling for older children
PROPOSED TERRACE WITH ALL
PROPOSEDFEATURES TERRACE WITH ALL FEATURES
Key features: Roof lights, curtain walls, large windows & ceiling heights, green screening, lower ground social space and car share area, smaller footprint, higher site density, more green space (public and private), large courtyard with semi seperate lower ground access in house type 2.
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TERRACE SECTION
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HOUSE TYPE 1 OPTION A: 2.5 STORY UNIT
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OPTION B: 1.5 STORY UNIT
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TYPE 1: When purchasing the decision is made to buy one of three options depending how much space is needed for the individual or family.
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OPTION C: 1 STORY UNIT
OPTION 2: With business use at lower ground level
HOUSE TYPE 2
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OPTION 2: With young adults or older adults studio downstairs
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TYPE 1: When purchasing the decision is made to buy one of three options depending how much space is needed for the individual or family.
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REJECTED, CONNECTED GROUP PROJECT
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SITE HISTORY
THE WATER TOWER
Founded by the romans in AD70, Chester was originally known as Deva Victix. The name translating as the roman godess of the Dee. The fort that became the city that is seen today was built here due to its strategic positioning along the river. The walls built by the romans surrounding chester can still be seen today along with the watertower, image 1. In image 2 we can see how the city had further developed over the years to become a port for trade across europe, sometimes further. Once again the river resulted in the thriving of the city and became a fundamental aspect of the cities growth and success. The port remained in use up until the industrial revolution with canals further being placed
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THE PORT
to encourage industry in chester and the warehouse in image 3 among others was built. The warehouse in the image still stands today. However, Liverpool and Manchester took over the canal industries of Chester and left the city in recent years little more than a tourist attraction.
THE WAREHOUSE
The aim of the proposal is to bring life back to the canals and waterfront and use it as a means of connecting the historic core of the city back to its routes. Pockets of intervention will be added from the water tower to water front. This will create a scenario which is respectful of existing fabric but sucessful in revitalising the currently predominant residential area. Local business, Leisure and community will be encouraged.
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APPROACH
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CURRENT LANDUSE
GREEN LINK & WATERLINK
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TIDAL LANDSCAPE
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REJECTED, CONNECTED, INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
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1. EXCHANGE SQUARE, will be reanimated in a way which is representative of its past. The lock connecting to the river will be reinstated to encourage connetivity between the canal and the river and to also brick back trade via these modes of transport. The buildings within exhange square will have lower ground public use and will be dual or triple access to draw people in and enhance social interaction. 2. THE RIVERFRONT, also contains dual aspect buildings for mixed use, however the landscape is narrow here and embraces change in levels. It is designed in a way which encouraged the leading of people into the riverfronts two main squares (Exchange square, warehouse square). The existing residential is to remain with the addition of interactive landscape and seating along the promenade. 3/4. WAREHOUSE SQUARE, the square is designed to change dependent on the tide, it provides different forms of activity throughout the day and provokes the feeling of connection between ones self, the city and the river. The square is also closely located to the race course and offers social space for local bars, cafes and restsurant to thrive. 5. THE STREET, makes predestrians priority and provides the link between the racecourse, residential areas and the warehouse square. this is done through leading views to sculpture and selective lines of sight. 78
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RIVERFRONT SECTION
WAREHOUSE SQUARE SECTION
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CURRICULUM VITAE
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The interest for art and technology was present from a young age, finding Architecture only meant I was provided with the perfect combination of both; from there my passion for the subject only grew. One of the most exciting things about Architecture for me, is the diversity between each job, working on healthcare, educational and residential buildings in the past. However, my strongest interests lie in the re-use of existing buildings. I believe there is a real importance in preserving and embracing our past whilst still having the ability to re-animate buildings and provide a contemporary twist.
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