Cox, Leo

Liverpool John Moores University BA (Hons) Architecture

Portfolio

Leo Cox

Contents University Projects 1 The source 3rd year final project 9 Twin Tree community hub 3rd year, 1st semeser project Personal Art 15 Urban Sketches 17 Photography

The Source

3rd Year final project

May 2024

The Source, located at the Princes Half Tide Dock, Liverpool, is a bathhouse facility with a plethora of public spaces. At its core, the project represents a convergence of urban renewal and community well-being.

The design concept is rooted in extending the waterfront, from the Albert Docks northwards. This is done by a pedestrianisation of the surrounding roads, marking a deliberate shift towards prioritising safe, welcoming public spaces. This array of public space leads to The Source, a bathhouse with pools, spa facilites and semi-open public areas. The projects aim is to emphasise the importance of creating inclusive, rejuvanating spaces that contribute to the fabric of the city and the people who occupy it.

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Visualisation of the open public space from the road side

demonstrating the masterplan

Leo Cox [4] Site axonometric

Cirulation diagram, representing three different users possible routes through the building

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Ground Floor 1. Outdoor seating 2. Cafe toilet 3. Cafe 4. Glass enclosed plant enclosure 5. Kitchen 6. Storage 7. Lift 8. Emergency escape door 9. Public toilets 10. Public disabled toilets 11. Protected public space 12. Suspended netting relaxation areas 13. Open air pool 1 (heated) 14. Water temple 15. Open air pool 2 (heated) 16. Steam room 17. Interconnecting water feature 18. Changing cubicles 19. South entrance to spa facilities Leo Cox [6] Floor Plan example with spaces labelled South Elevation 1 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 14 16 17 18 19 5

Curtain wall to floor detail

1. Double glazed toughened safety glass (10mm) + cavity (20mm)

2. Aluminum mullion

3. Glulam beam running perpendicular to floor slab

4. Screw (25mm)

5. Cedar floor planks (20mm)

6. Reinforced concrete support layer (50mm)

7. Polyurethane adhesive connecting Glulam beam with CLT floor panels

8. Cross Laminated timber (280mm)

9. Shear connectors

10. Glulam beam

11. Netting connection, 50mm bolts + tension spring for tightening

12. Suspended netting

13. Foam pad, for safety from sharp corners for people lying on the netting (60mm)

14. Lighting rod attachment to beam with stainless steel bar with bolt

15. Stainless steel rod for suspended lighting Perspective section with floor to wall detail highlighted

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A series of hand-drawn development sketches from the early stages to the final stages of the project

Visualisation of spa area

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Twin Tree Community Hub

3rd Year 1st semester project

December 2023

This project situated on banks on Lake Windermere, aims to sybolise community and nature. At its core lies two trees, each representing distinct aspects of communal life.

The larger tree, characterized by its spiraling staircase and extending classrooms, represents strength and interconnectedness. Serving as the nucleus of the hub, it fosters social interaction and collective experiences among the users. Adjacent, the smaller tree, nestled beside the library, offers a tranquil retreat for contemplation and quiet reading, evoking a sense of peace and harmony with the natural surroundings.

Connecting these elements is a semi open walkway, serving as a conduit between communal engagement and personal reflection. Together, these components form a harmonious space where community flourishes amidst the serene backdrop of Lake Windermere.