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BA(Hons) Architecture Liverpool School of Art and Design
About Me The past couple of months of my life have been spent living at my student house in Liverpool working away on my CDP assignment. I’ve been kept sane through music and podcasts. My favourite artisits over the past few weeks have been Dry Cleaning and Wolf Alice. I have also been consuming lots of films with my standout movies being; God’s Own Country, Ex Machina and The Midnight Express. Outside of lockdown, I am a keen climber and regularly boulder at indoor climbing centres. I have attended bouldering events and am currently climbing at V5 level. I also enjoy photography, both digital and film, using the money I earned from my first job to pay for my first DSLR camera. Of the two formats, I prefer film photography as it makes me consider exactly how I want the image to turn out. This is a hobby that I have kept up throughout isolation, with the current situation creating a unique scenery that will likely not be replicated for quite some time.
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Contents BA Year 3 Semester 2: Comprehensive Design Project: Liverpool School of Photograhy
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BA Year 3 Semester 1: Weather of Not: 30 Two Pod Project BA Year 2 Semester 1: Urban Design Project: The Fabric Exchange
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The Liverpool School of Photography
Much of the conceptual ideas behind the project were spearheaded by a photographic study. By exploring the area of the Baltic Triangle and taking photos a language of the local area started to emerge. These photos were then put into four distinct categories that reflect the nature of the Baltic Triangle; those coming into the area; those who were staying in the area, those who were leaving the area and the people of the Baltic Triangle. Through this photo analysis it started to become clear that there are two distinct tribes within the local area, those companies who are moving in and building accommodation; and those companies who are already in the area. These have been dubbed the Prospective Developer and the Digital Natives respectively.
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This photo analysis of the area led me to start mapping out the areas that the Digital Natives and Prospective Developers inhabited. The Digital Natives tend to be situated around the centre of the Baltic Triangle, usually in the older warehouse buildings or under the larger Baltic Creative group. This group owns several plots in the area and has many offices of varying size and form for companies to come in and rent. It is these more small scale individual businesses that I saw as being the backbone of the area and what made it what it is. The Prospective Developers on the other hand were the opposite. Moving in to build large scale accommodation blocks that disrupt the nature of the area. These were mainly situated on the outer perimeter of the Baltic Triangle as this is where much of the vacant plots of land lie. These developments often come in without much care for the local pre-existing community. This is apparent from the difficulties that 24 Kitchen Street, a local venue for night time music events has been having with noise complaints after a block of student accommodation was built on the neighbouring plot.
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The Proposed Site is located on the Western side of the Baltic Triangle. Situated on the main road that runs along Liverpool’s iconic waterfront, the design will need to react to the fact that it is constantly going to be seen. On the one side is both a MacDonald’s and a KFC and so there is possibility to react to these stimulus. On the other side, although currently in development, is a 15 storey hotel and accommodation block. So as to form a juxtaposition reminiscent of the two tribes the site was gridded out so that there could be a basis of the layout.
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Grid out the site with a 3m x 3m Introduce massing, the order of grid to start to inform the design the school with the disorder of with two opposing elements. the perimeter gallery spaces.
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Puncture the massing to introduce the main ways for light to get into the structure, one main atrium is introduced.
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Use these grid as a basis for the layout of the internal rooms both of the school and the galleries.
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Add another floor below ground Expand backwards into level for lecture theatre as well building that owns the site, as dark room spaces readjust the layout of the grid for extra space.
Expand upwards on rear of building to provide more space and to create terraces on roof.
Create greater variance in the room height, add in a secondary atrium and rationalise the building form.
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1 - Dark Room 2 - 30 Person Seminar Room 3 - Storage 4 - Plant Room 5 - WC
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1 - Gallery 2 - Lecture Hall 3 - Computer Suite 4 - Photography Studio 5 - Storage 6 - WC
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1 - Reception 2 - Library 3 - Disabled WC 4 - WC 5 - 24 Person Seminar Room 6 - Office 7 - 30 Person Seminar Room 8 - Cafe
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1 - Gallery 2 - Office 3 - WC 4 - Cleaners Storage 5 - 30 Person Seminar Room 6 - Disabled WC 7 - Screen Print Room
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1 - Gallery 2 - Large Study Space 3 - WC 4 - Cleaners Storage 5 - Disabled WC 6 - Printing Room 7 - Office 8 - Study Room
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1 - Gallery 2 - Study Room 3 - Photography Studio 4 - WC 5 - Cleaners Storage 6 - Disabled WC 7 - Green Screen Room 8 - Office 9 - Digital Innovation
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1 - Gallery 2 - Office 3 - Study Room 4 - WC 5 - Cleaners Storage 6 - Disabled WC 7 - Photography Studio 8 - Computer Suite
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1 - Study Room 2 - WC 3 - Cleaners Storage 4 - Disabled WC 5 - Meeting Room 6 - 16 Person Seminar Room
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1 - Guest Studio 2 - WC
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The facade of the school will be made of pre-cast composite concrete panels. These modular panels will be variable in their size and also in the function of what they contain. The three different sizes can be seen from the above elevation; these are one puncture, nine punctures or sixteen punctures per panel. These punctures themselves will be modular with their contents being dependent on the room that they are a part of. The main two contents of these functions will be windows and solid panels to block out the light. There is also scope within the solid panels for services to be inserted such as air conditioning panels. The office faรงades will contain a majority of window panels but through the middle sections will contain solid panels to help with reducing glare on the more permanent computer screens within. To maintain privacy within the toilets the majority of the panels will be solid besides some higher up to bring natural light into them. These solid panels will also certainly contain the aforementioned air conditioning panels. The study rooms will be some of the most naturally lit rooms within the school side of the building. The facade panels will mostly comprise of windows except for a few solid panels to stop the rooms from overheating due to solar gains.
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The main atrium and attached punctures through the skin of the building will allow for this larger space to be mainly naturally lit during the day with supplementary lighting above the walkways when needed. The gallery spaces will have a controlled amount of natural daylighting by blocking in some of the window punctures within the skin, this can then be supplemented by artificial lighting to get the lighting levels that are required by those exhibiting. The perimeter spaces have a depth of no more than six metres. This will allow for more of the constant northern daylight to penetrate through effectively into these spaces.
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The internal spaces with no direct sunlight access have been taken up by the circulation and the rooms within the building that require less natural daylight to function. The main atrium space in the South Westerly part of the building and the smaller atrium in the North Easterly section of the building will allow for stack ventilation. This air can be allowed to escape by small vents in the skylights at the top of the atria with fresh air that will be blown over them from the roof terraces. Any supplementary ventilation and also the heating requirements can make their way up the core of the building and use the circulation layout as a means for the main direction of the necessary pipes that can then branch off to the required spaces.
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The structure of the design will be constructed from a concrete frame, this is due to the fact that the frame will need to be strong enough to bear the weight of the facade. The flooring spanning between this frame at the perimeter of the building will comprise of solid flat slabs owing to the shorter spans. However, around the atrium the spans are greater than these solid flat slabs are capable of, and therefore the flooring in these sections will be made of hollow core slabs.
As the atrium is the main feature within the building the walkways around it will be cantilevered out from the main structural forms, giving the appearance that they are floating and maintaining a purity about the atrium. The lower ground floor will need reinforced walls and the lecture halls roof span is large. As a result it will need to be constructed from a waffle grid which will also have the added benefit of helping to stop sound bounce off the ceiling.
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1 - Pre-cast composite concrete panel: 80mm concrete facing slab, Stainless steel anchor through 120mm exposed polystyrene thermal insulation, 100mm reinforced concrete bearing layer 2 - Sleeve with 10mm steel fixing rod 3 - 30mm corrugated sheath in reinforced concrete floor 4 - 5mm anodised aluminium panel, 110mm exposed polystyrene thermal insulation, 5mm anodised aluminium panel, rubber beading around edge 5 - 30mm stucco finish 80mm reinforced concrete, 140mm thermal insulating lightweight concrete, 80mm reinforced concrete 6 - 80mm reinforced concrete, 140mm thermal insulating lightweight concrete, 80mm reinforced concrete
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Two Pod Project
The Two Pod Project is an iniative to help the inhabitants of Hebden Bridge upon two fronts. The first being to deal with the mental efects of the flooding through counselling and the second to deal with the education of flooding and the preventative measures being put in place by a local organisation called slow the flow. These activities take place in two elevated pods nestled inside of a lighweight translucent structure which aids in circulating between the two pods.
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The site analysis shows that there is a great possibilty to take in the views to the South in terms of the large open parkland and also to the canal that my design is adjacent to. This will also open my design up to a great deal of direct sunlight which can be taken advantage of in the environmental strategy. The retaining wall to the North of the site is also staggered in height, this means that there is potential for there to be an entrance to the building off of the road. The diagram to the right shows the flood level at the 2015 winter flood. This is the worst flooding that hebden bridge has seen and as a result I want to have this higher level entrance within the non flooded zone to allow access to my building by the Slow The Flow group during an emergency. With respects to this I deem it wise to have two entrances, one upon ground level which can take in the vies of the canal and park and one from road level which can be accesed all the time but will be the primary access route if there is another monumental flood.
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The underlying concept for my design stems from observing the forms of the river within Hebden Bridge, coming across a section where two points of waterway joined to become one; this sparked the idea for a design where three separate forms could be joined together by a unifying programme and design. Initial plans for these three forms were very simple and so a variation of height was added to greater take advantage of the South and South Eastern views to the green park and down the canal respectively. Then one of the forms was sacrificed so as to form enclosure and aid in uniting the forms, this provides a sheltered space that can then be used to circulate between the two remaining masses. The circulation block is then elevated to provide greater circulation and to provide views of the area.
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The two pods that house the counselling, slow the flow HQ and meeting room provide the main structure for the building with the service core and circulation cantilevering off of these structures. This will be made from a wooden frame, taking inspiration from Studio Assemble’s Yardhouse Studio’s (right) which expose this frame as a design feature within the building. This is something the Two Pod Project emenates exposing the frame and cross bracing of the structure to replicate the play on transparency that can be regarded from the outer skin. The two pods will be clad in British Larch owing to it being a durable wood which is resistant to decay. This material will also be picked up elsewher within the design with larch decking as a floor covering on the ground floor and roof. It will also be used on the underside of the building so that upon approach users will have the same cladding under their feet as is above their head. something they will then see upon entering on the pods.
The other material that will be prevalent within the Two Pod Project is the translucent glass (Reglit) skin that will wrap around the structure. This provides a skin for the lightly heated space around the pods. This will help to play with the transparency and translucency within the structure, framing the views out over the park and canal. From the outside, especially at night, it will appear as though a glowing box is encompassing the two pods; much like the glowing nature of Steven Holl’s Nelson Atkins Museum (above). The translucency this material provides will also mean that structure and users appear blurred behind this glass, revealing themselves when they view out of the transparent windows. This outer skin extends beying the roof line so as to act as a barrier for people using the roof to access the meeting room. So as to insulate this space the U section profile of these elements will have insulation within it, this will still allow some transmittance of light. 39
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1 Footing Construction 500mm deep concrete foundation Hinge and pin fotting joint 300 x 300mm pine column 8
2 First Floor Construction Pine floorboards - tongue and groove Battens, rubber strips underneath battens (sound insulation), impact sound insulation Counter floor Joists 250 x 150mm, thermal insulation Battens, plywood sheets Larch boarding 3 Glazed Outer Facade Pilkinton Profilit ‘2 Plus One’ System, insulation encapsulted within two outer U profiled elements, extra U profiled element as internal finish Brackets attached to primary structure with drainage slit at bottom for condensation
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4 Second Floor Construction Pine floorboards - tongue and groove Battens, rubber strips underneath battens (sound insulation), impact sound insulation Counter floor Joists 250 x 150mm, battens, larch boarding
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5 Internal Pod Wall Construction Vertical larch cladding (tapering upwards) Counter battens OSB boarding Thermal insulation, wooden framing Unfinished plywood boarding
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6 Roof Construction Larch decking Supporting battens Fine Chippings, bonded Synthetic Roofing Felt Plywood Thermal insulation, battens Vapour Barrier Plywood Joists 250 x 150mm, battens, larch boarding 7 External Pod Construction Vertical larch cladding (tapering upwards) Counter battens Vertical battens Vapour Barrier OSB Thermal insulation, wooden framing Unfinished plywood boarding 8 Rooflight Flush with structure level to inhibit pooling of water
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The Fabric Exchange
The Fabric Exchange is a market focussing on the future of fashion and where the industry is likely to go in the upcoming years. It allows local residents of Liverpool to drop off their old or unwanted clothes and materials to a central hub located within the old LJMU building. When market day arrives the hub will open up via its large mechanised doors that swing upwards and the non permanant stalls will be pulled out. This leaves visitors free to peruse the wares available on the day and then head to the open landscaping to the north of the market.
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The layout of the design came from a grid radiating out from the old LJMU tower, this building was used due to it being the main focus of the market layout. The main two paths cutting through this grid were kept. From this initial grid a secondary grid was devised, based off of the two metre width of the doors to the market; the angle of the road was taken into account with this grid. This was then used to create different variants before settling on a final design.
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Joshua Crehan Contact information
University
Home: 21 Davenham Walk, Telford, TF3 5EU Email: joshuacrehan@gmail.com Telephone: 07570 111701
I have achieved a 2:1 in the first two years of my university education, I am on track for a high 2:1 at the end of this academic year.
Education
Throughout my time at university, I have taken an active role within my course. For all three years of my degree I have been a student representative for my year group and also taken an active role within the Architecture Society.
Liverpool John Moores University September 2017 - 2020 Ba(Hons) Architecture
As my education has progressed I have gained confidence in all William Brookes Sixth Form aspects of the design process, from the conception of initial ideas September 2015 - June 2017 to the final production of images to best sell the schemes I have Attained A levels in Government and Politics, History and Physics; produced. with one week’s work experience with my local Member of Parliament Lucy Allan I am confident in sketching out ideas and concepts and believe in the importance of using physical models to see how these ideas Phoenix Academy advance into real forms. September 2010 - June 2015 Undertaking two additional GCSE’s in my own time and attaining pupil of the year awards for all years of my education. In the latter parts of my education, I have become interested in the materials used in my designs and how they can be brought together in a crafted and considered way. References Jamie Scott Programme Leader Architecture Ba(Hons): Liverpool John Moores Key Software 0151 231 2121 J.T.Scott@ljmu.ac.uk - Sketchup - AutoCAD Charlie Hayward-Smith - Photoshop Manager at Clarks - Illustrator 01952 291046 49
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- InDesign - Microsoft Office - Revit
Employment
Additional Information
Clarks Shoes June 2015 - Present
I am very enthusiastic about architecture and am eager to broaden my knowledge of the subject through the realities of buildings in practice as well as further my design skills. I have just completed my comprehensive design project, which, despite the challenges it posed i have enjoyed immensely.
My main role within Clarks is a shoe fitter on the children’s department. This also involves being the main face of customer service and providing a variety of services to the customers and dealing with issues or complaints that may arise. As my experience has increased within the company so has my responsibility. Initially working on the shop floor; selling shoes with the high levels of service that is expected from consumers, through to working in the storeroom, organising stock and dealing with orders and returns as well as processing the large amounts of money the store takes during peak periods. More recently I have also managed the shop floor during the busy summer months making sure that the whole store runs smoothly and to a high standard.
Outside of architecture, I am a keen climber and regularly boulder at indoor climbing centres. I have attended bouldering events and am currently climbing at V5 level. I also enjoy photography, both digital and film, using the money I earned from my first job to pay for my first DSLR camera. Of the two formats, I prefer film photography as it makes me consider exactly how I want the image to turn out. This hobby has transferred into my course through various photographic studies that have informed conceptual design stages.
Notable Achievements - Student Representative for the LJMU Ba Architecture course - Attainment of the Boy’s Brigade Queen’s Badge -Balancing studies and part time job since the age of sixteen -Full UK Driving Licence
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