De Borja, Dan

DAN DE BORJA

2020 MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN

ABOUT ME I am a 27 year old graduate from Liverpool and I have recently completed a Masters Degree in Architecture at Liverpool John Moores University.

I consider myself to be an approachable person with wide skill set that includes experiences in an array of softwares, as well as being skilled in handsketching and physical model-making, which shows versitality in my abilities. I have a keen eye for detail and I am confident in working independently or as part of a team.

I am very passionate about architecture and I am eager to develop my skills and pursue a profession in the field.

Thank you for taking the time to look at my portfolio!

CONTACTS Email: deborjadan@gmail.com Number: 07446638780

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Contents THESIS PROJECT Ghent Superblock 5 URBAN DESIGN PROJECT 2 Ghent Expo - Experimental Solution for Eco-housing

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LIVE PROJECT Everton Library 61 HOUSING PROJECT Intergenerational Living 65 URBAN DESIGN PROJECT 1 Elefsina 93 SPECIALIST STUDY Glasgow School of Art

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T H E S IS P R O JE C T LOCATION: GHENT, BELGIUM

Major cities are becoming destination spots for people to live in and look for work and Ghent is an example of this. Over the past few decades, Ghent has transformed from an industrial city into a vibrant, up-and-coming, social and open urban centre.

URBAN CHALLENGES Urbanisation leads to concentrated energy use which leads to greater air pollution with significant impact on human health. Additionally, urbanisation comes with increasing demands in housing and can lead to urban sprawl.

AMBITION The scheme intend to explore a sustainable and optimal solution in dealing with the densification of a growing city. This includes exploring different urban issues to do with urban heights, walking distances, mixed of uses and different block types.

NEW SUPERBLOCK MODEL Adapting the Barcelona Superblock, the Ghent model aims to provide density and relief of greenery which is desired in the area of the site.

Built on reclaimed land, the scheme will be people-centred and aims to promote active mobility to help reduce motorised transport within the site.

SUPERBLOCK DEVELOPMENT Intensifying the site with mixed block types will help create a walkable community where maximum walking distance is 250m within the site. The scheme aims to cater for the community’s needs therefore eliminating car use inside the superblock.

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BUILDING TYPOLOGIES Ghent Superblock consists of 39 different building types that combine the best aspects of urban and suburban life – privacy, shopfront identities, basement provisions, great location, shopfront identities, gardens and a sense of community; all which are common attributes in Ghent. Several building types are catalogued here.

Low-Rise Opera House Building

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Triplex Pitched Roof House with Private Garden

Quadruplex Pitched Roof House with Private Garden

Pitched Roof Boutique Hotel with Balconies and Private Garden

Mid-Rise Apartment Block with Roof Garden

Low-Rise Apartment Building with Shops and Roof Garden

Mixed Semi-Detached House and Block with Shops and Roof Garden

Mid-Rise Apartment Block with Balconies and Roof Garden

Mid-Rise Multi-Use Building with Balconies

Low-Rise Office Building with Roof Garden

Mid-Rise Museum Building

Mid-Rise School Building

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In doing a site analysis of the proposed Ghent Superblock, I was able to choose the quadrant that is most interesting for me to work on for the Thesis project. Quadrant 3 is located in the waterfront, has direct cross-route connection and is passed by the traffic.

The main proposal for the quadrant is to create a densely populated neighbourhood, while providing basement and garden provisions and preserving shop front identities within the area which are common attributes in Ghent. Proposal for basement theatres allows the quadrant to be the perfoming arts hub of the area.

SITE PLAN 1. Residential Block 1 - 8 Stories 2. Residential Block 2 - 12 Stories 3. Residential Block 3 - 8 Stories 4. Residential Block 4 - 16 Stories 5. Residential Block 5 - 8 Stories 6. Flytower 7. Restaurant Outdoor Area 8. Seating Area and Theatre Skylight 9. Bar 10. Gent Arts Centre Building 11. Shared Garden 12. Gent Arts Centre Building Entrance 13. Private Garden 14. Stair Access - Promenade 15. Stair Access - Central Cross-Route 16. Ramp Access - Central Cross-Route 17. Stair Access - Northern Alley 18. Bollard Lighting 19. Centre Cross-Route Park and Benches 20. Central Cross-Route 21. Promenade Seating Area 22. ProWmenade Walk - Timber Decked 23. High Level Street Lighting 24. Wetland and Reedbed Areas 25. Bins 26. Pedestrianised Road - Delivery and Emergency Vehicle Access only 27. Brick-textured Pedestrian Crossing 28. New Tram line 29. Wide Median to accomodate the new Two-way Tram line 30. Red-bricked area on Cycling Lanes warning for vehicles 31. Tactile-textured Crossing Area to assist visually impaired pedestians 32. Crossing Lane 33. Bricked textured Pedestrian Crossing Area 34. Single Carriage Vehicle Road 35. Cycling Lane 36. Wide Pavement 37. Tram Stop Platform 38. Bus Stop 39. Ticket Machine 40. Tram Stop 41. Two-way Street Lighting 42. Green Buffer on pavement

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Nieuw Dokken Heights is a multi-u residential, leisure facilities, and retai The development aims to attract visito a healthy quality of life for its residents offers different programmes and activi include high street stores, restaurants

Visualisation of the one of the ground floor units as a retail store.

Visualisation of the one of the ground floor units as a fitness gym. Providing fitness provisions for the residents of the block will help promote healthy living for everyone.

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use complex that combining il inside a 5 building complex. ors and residents and maintain by having several facilities that ities. Ground floor programmes s, a gym and office spaces.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN 1. Restaurant Unit 2. Residential Access 3. Convenient Store 4. Offices 5. Residential Access 6. Retail Store Unit 7. Retail Store Unit 8. Retail Store Unit 9. Retail Store Unit 10. Retail Store Unit 11. Residential Access 12. Gym Unit 13. Residential Access 14. Restaurant Unit 2020 PORTFOLIO DAN DE BORJA

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HIGH STREET, PROMENADE

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Nieuw Dokken Heights contain 210 units of varying sizes, ranging from studios to spacious two bedroom homes. These units are organised in a way that celebrates diversity, creating a mix of expensive units and affordable spaces together in the same floor instead of the conventional model in which the most expensive units are placed on the highest levels.

The complex is designed and orientated in such a way to provide panoramic views in every direction and maximise natural lighting in the dwellings. The varying heights of the blocks allows for differents shading conditions in the shared garden. Each residential block have at least 2 entrances; they can be accessed from the street and the garden.

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42m2 Studio - Dwelling Space

TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN 1. 80m2 Two Bedroom Unit 2. 42m2 Studio Unit 3. 57m2 Two Bedroom Unit 4. 103m2 Two Bedroom Unit 5. 60m2 One Bedroom Unit 6. 80m2 Two Bedroom Unit 7. 42m2 Studio Unit 8. 103m2 Two Bedroom Unit 9. 57m2 Two Bedroom Unit 10. 60m2 One Bedroom Unit 11. 57m2 Two Bedroom Unit 12. 60m2 One Bedroom Unit 13. 42m2 Studio Unit 14. 103m2 Two Bedroom Unit 15. 80m2 Two Bedroom Unit 16. 103m2 Two Bedroom Unit 17. 60m2 Two Bedroom Unit 18. 80m2 Two Bedroom Unit 19. 42m2 Studio Unit 20. 57m2 Two Bedroom Unit 21. 60m2 One Bedroom Unit 22. 103m2 Two Bedroom Unit 23. 57m2 Two Bedroom Unit 24. 42m2 Studio Unit 25. 80m2 Two Bedroom Unit 2020 PORTFOLIO DAN DE BORJA

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UNIT TYPES Unit types ranges from studios to spacious two bedroom homes.

Each floor contains one of each unit, allowing to diversify a mix of dwellings for people with a range of income levels.

103m2 Two Bedroom - Living and Dining Space

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60m2 One Bedroom - Living and Dining Space

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PROMENADE ELEVATION SCALE: 1:200 @ A1

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Residential Units with City View

Double Height Retail Units

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Residential Units with Garden View

Residential Shared Lift and Staircase

Elevated Shared Garden

Control Room

Auditorium

Corridors

Double Height Retail Units

Upper Circle

Gent Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre and is part of the Quadrant 3 scheme. The proposal aim to be established as the performing arts hub not just the neighbourhood but also the city. The complex will cater for audiences of different scale.

SEATING PLANS Gantry Walkway

Opera House

Flytower

The 296 seater auditorium will cater for small venues like speech events, etc. It can also be utilised as a rehearsal space for dance routines or orchestra.

The 738 seater opera house will cater for bigger venues such as theatre performances, orchestra events, etc.

OPERA HOUSE - 738 SEATS

AUDITORIUM - 296 SEATS

Royal Circle

Stalls

Pit

Plant Room

Trap Room

Plant Room

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Street view showing the approach to the opera house building.

The linearity of the central cross-route is enhanced by the buildings, the street textures and the public realm furnishings such as the bollard lighting and the benches.

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CENTRAL CROSS-ROUTE ELEVATION SCALE: 1:200 @ A1

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Left: Visualisation showing the shared garden. The garden can be accessed via designated staircases from different routes as well as ramp access from the central cross-route.

The shared garden offers a mix of public and private greenscape.

Above: Visualisation showing the main road. A wide median has been introduced to reduce the vehicle lane to single carriage and to accomodate the tram line that was proposed as part of the scheme. Wider pavements have also been introduced to as part of the scheme to promote a people-centred community.

Below: Aerial view showing the elevated garden that is tightly enclosed by its surrounding buildings. The varying heights of the blocks offers different shaded areas across the garden.

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ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGIES PLENUM VENTILATION The theatre uses hybrid plenum ventilation system. How it works is, it draws air from the outside in to the ground and the air is cooled as it passes through the pipes.

The air is cooled further when it reaches the heat exchanger in the plant room. Once, the air is properly cooled, it then passes through the ducts and distributed from below the audience’s seat. The hot air then rises above and into the extraction outlet and then exits though the shared garden above.

MICRO-CLIMATE IN SHARED GARDEN The gaps between the varying heights of the residential blocks allows for micro-climate to occur in the garden.

Certain areas within the garden are shaded or exposed direct sunlight. The gaps also allows the wind to be distributed evenly across the shared garden.

DISTRICT HEATING The gaps between the varying heights of the residential blocks allows for micro-climate to occur in the garden.

Certain areas within the garden are shaded or exposed direct sunlight. The gaps also allows the wind to be distributed evenly across the shared garden.

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ACOUSTICS CONSIDERATION

Acoustics are significant consideration in the design, operation and construction of the theatre where the quality of sound and its intelligibility are very important.

Proper placement of acoustical panels in the theatre is critical to its technical performance. In architectural acoustics, there are three possible responses we can expect from in an acoustical panel: it can absorb sound, reflect sound, or it can diffuse sound.

In the theatre, reflectors are placed carefully over the stage area so they reinforce the performers, musical instuments or voices. Reflectors and diffusers are placed on the side so the reflections are aimed to the listeners’ ears to create a sense of intimacy as opposed to a sense of spaciousness.

On the back wall, deep absorption are applied to prevent echoes reflecting back to the stage and disrupting the performance.

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STRUCTURAL STRATEGIES

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CONSTRUCTION DETAILING

RIDGE DETAIL 1. SHOU SUGI BAN cLADDING 2. TESLA SOLAR SHINGLE 3. 20MM AIR GAP 4. 100MM INSULATION 5. WATERPROOFING 6. 2 PLY LVL 7. RIDGE CONNECTOR PLATES 8. CONNECTER PINS 9. COUNTERSUNK WOOD PLUG 10. 200MM LAG SCREW 11. HARDWOOD CONNECTOR

EAVES DETAIL 1. TESLA SOLAR SHINGLE 2. 20MM AIR GAP 3. WATERPROOFING 4. 100MM INSULATION 5. COUNTERSUNK WOOD PLUG 6. 200MM LAG SCREW 7. 2 PLY LVL 8. HARDWOOD CONNECTOR 9. COPPER K GUTTER 10. SHOU SUGI BAN CLADDING

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FOUNDATION DETAIL 1. SOIL 2. GRAVEL 3. FILTER FABRIC 4. PERFORATED DRAIN 5. PILES 6. CONCRETE FOOTING 7. RIGID INSULATION 8. CONCRETE PILE CAP 9. REBAR REINFORCEMENT

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SKETCHES AND MODEL

Some of the earliest sketches from the project, these serial visions were vital in visualising my scheme during the early stages of the project.

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The podium park concept is the main element of my scheme as it allows me to maximise land use while introducing relief of green spaces across the site which is heavily desired within this area of Ghent.

This physical model was made using 3mm mdf boards that was cut using laser machine and then glued and stacked to create the building heights of the massing model.

Having a physical model can has helped me have a better understanding the scale of the superblock, its urban grain, accesses within the site, as well as identifying open spaces and enclosures.

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U R B A N D E S IGN P R O JE C T 2 LOCATION: GHENT, BELGIUM GROUP PROJECT BY: DAN DE BORJA

SRUSHTI BHOSALE

GHENT EXPO - EXPERIMENTAL SOLUTIONS FOR ECO- HOUSING Ghent is a city and a municipality in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is the capital and largest city of the East Flanders province, and the second largest municipality in Belgium, after Antwerp. The city originally started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Leie and in the Late Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of northern Europe, with some 50,000 people in 1300. It is a port and university city.

SITE CONTEXT Our chosen site is located on the north-east of Ghent that stretches around the Houtdok, the Achterdok and the Handelsdok. It has strong connection to the rail line with the Gent-Dampoort located nearby. It has limited public transport connection and has no direct access from R40 route.

TRACES FROM THE PAST The site has strong connections to its industrial heritage, with the site being the old port. In order to make its rich history live on, old cranes, tracks, mooring posts and other typical port elements within the site will be retained or given a new role within the scheme.

The cranes once dominated the view of the old harbour dockland in the north-east of the city. Together with the port activities, they almost disappeared. Seven old cranes have since been renovated and installed within the harbour and now creates a stunning crane landscape.

DISCONNECTED FROM THE CANAL Existing industrial activities block any access to the canal and reduces the site’s visual value.

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DEMOGRAPHICS Projections indicate that Ghent will become a majorityminority city by 2040. A lot of neighborhoods already have a majority of inhabitants that are of foreign origin, such as Sluizeken-Tolhuis-Ham, Brugse Poort, Bloemekenswijk, Muide and Rabot. Other notable neighborhoods with almost a majority are Dampoort, Ledeberg and Nieuw Gent.

AMBITION GHENT EXPO 2030 For this scheme we are proposing a scenario the City of Ghent will host a world expo in 2030. We believe that a large scale event like an expo will not just benefit the neighbourhood of out chosen site, but also the City of Ghent, both economically, and environmentally, while regerating the site. With the site having strong connection to the Ghent-Ternezuene Canal, the expo will also relaunch the City as a European port powerhouse THEME OF THE EXPO We have decided to choose Experimental Solutions for Eco-housing as the theme of our expo. The expo aims to invite everyone from around the world to look at greener ways of living in the city.

LEGACY When the expo finishes, and all the temporary buildings are demolished, what the neighbourhood will be left with are the new infrastructure implemented as well as lots of sustainable housing developed which people can then move in to. The legacy aims to create a well connected city while tackling the housing crisis that exists within the area of the site as well as preventing urban sprawl.

CULTURE IN GHENT CYCLING An immense cycling culture exists in Ghent like many of the Flemish cities. Majority of people in all demographic in Ghent cycles to places, as part of the City’s contribution and promotion of sustainable living. It is known that the City plans to phase out cars in the next 10 years and promote public transport making Ghent a totally green city.

MUSIC Music is a big part of Ghent’s culture with many music festivals occuring throughout the year in different venues across the City.

VEGGIE DAY Veggie Day or Meat-Free Thursday was launched in 2007, as an initiative from Belgium’s biggest vegetarian organisation the EVA (Ethical Vegetarian Alternative) as a way to encourage the public to eat no meat nor fish at least one day a week for the benefit of our heath and the health of the planet.

“Just one meat-free day a week makes a massive difference and it has been calculated that “if all 243,000 inhabitants of Ghent participate in Thursday Veggie Day, it has the same effect on carbon emissions as when 19,000 cars are taken off the road.”

FESTIVITIES AND EVENTS Ghent is a cultural city with mixture of rich history and funky events, exhibitions, festivals, theatre plays and concerts.

There are many more festivities that occur during the year - the classical music Flanders Festival, Film Fest, the Six Days Cycling Race, Winter Festival and the Ghent Light Festival.

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URBAN STRUCTURE OF GHENT

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TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE

LANDMARKS & AMMENITIES

TRAM NETWORK

DOCK CRANES

The inner city of Ghent is well connected by tram. However, the site is disconnected from the tram network.

There are 7 dock cranes within the Dok Noord and the Oude Dokken harbour.

These cranes have been ‘retired’ and are now part of the industrial heritage of the City. The cranes can be used as reference points when walking in and around the site.

CYCLING

CONCRETE SILO

There is an immense cycling culture that exists in Ghent with more than 13000 public bicycle racks within the streets of the City. While the inner city have incorporated cycling lanes within its roads, the roads within the site have far less designated cycling lanes.

The old concrete factory in the centre of the site is now part of the industrial heritage of the city.

R40 ROUTE

WATERWAY NETWORK

The R40 is a prominent ring road in Ghent that connects the different neighbourhoods of the city.

The site has a strong connection to the inland waterway network of Ghent, connected to the Ghent-Terneuzen canal, which makes the City well connected to the European Markets.

There are lots of barges docked within the sites harbour, with residents using them as their living quarters.

GENT-DAMPOORT The site has strong connection to the railways with the station located 5 mins south-east of the site.

Gent-Dampoort has direct connections to Antwerp and Brussels as well as Gent-Sint Pieters Station.

N458 ROUTE The N458 is a prominent route for truck and lorries delivering goods to or from the industrial buldings within the area.

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SITE ANALYSIS

FIGURE GROUND The inner city and the district of Muide-Muelestede to the north consists predominantly of residential and mixed-used buildings while the north-west side of the city and the site area consists predominantly of industrial buildings. Building heights across the City ranges from 6m - 20m. The tallest buildings or structures are located in the Dok Noord and Oude Dokken areas.

LANDSCAPE The landscape of Ghent consists of greenfield lands, pocket parks, green corridors and private green spaces. There is a great demand for more parks and open green spaces to be incorporated within the City, including a city park.

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STREET PATTERN & HIERARCHY Ghent have curvelinear street pattern originated from the network of canals that helped form the City. The primary roads like the R40 as well as the railways have more heirarchy due their location or connectivity to other neighbourhoods or cities. The rest of the road networks have less heirarchy as they have less traffic intensities and they connect to the residential areas.

LAND USE & DENSITY The inner city consists of medium to high dense residential areas. The Muide-Muelestede neighbourhood in the north consists of low dense residentials. The north-west consists of industrial buildings within the waterfront with some low dense residential within the inner neighbourhoods of the area. The site consists of mostly industrial buildings.

The site has visual and historical value. There are mixed-used and commercial buildings in the Dok Noord.

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PROPOSED TRAFFIC BRIDGE New traffic bridge will provide access from the R40 route to the expo site.

CLUSTER OF SMALL PAVILIONS Temporary small pavilions for gatherings, meetings and conferences with shops, cafes and restaurants. The pavilions will be dismantled after the expo and land will be up for development.

PROPOSED DOME Inspired by Buckminster Fuller’s Montreal Biosphere from Expo 67. It will be the nucleus of the site. It will serve as the centre stage of hosting conferences and events. Part of the legacy and will become the Expo 2030 Museum after the event.

LARGER PAVILIONS Some pavilions will become permanent landmarks after the expo while others will either be dismantled or relocated. Emptied lands will be up for development of mixed used buildings.

RESIDENTIAL TOWERS High dense residential blocks overlooking the expo site. Will accommodate the locals as well as the visitors coming to see the expo.

GHENT WORLD EXPO CONCEPT MASTERPLAN OUTLINE

Our concept masterplan includes proposing two ne bridges - one traffic bridge which extends the R40 to t site, and an aditional pedestrian bridge to create mo pedestrian access to the site.

A dome is proposed to become the centre stage of t expo, with it being inspired by Buckminster Fulle Montreal Biosphere from Expo 67. Several landmar are proposed to act as reference points across the sit

A monorail line is proposed to run across the site to other districts to create direct transport link to the si The proposed monorail is aimed to be the selling po of the Ghent Expo.

PROPOSED LANDMARK Tower made from lightweight structure containing all the names of all participating countries. Will be part of the legacy of the expo.

INDIVIDUAL PAVILIONS Temporary pavilions built for the expo.

Some will be dismantled after the event while some will be relocated elsewhere.

PROPOSED MONORAIL LINE More expensive alternative to trams, however, it is safer and will fly over the traffic and pedestrian routes across the expo site. Visitors can take pictures from above as the fly past pavilions and landmarks.

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EXISTING LANDMARKS (CRANES) The cranes will be used as reference points for places of gathering across the waterfront.

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PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE New foot bridge to provide more pedestrian access across canal. Bridge leads to the landmark.!W

PROPOSED MIXED-USE DISTRICT Adapted from the Nieuwe Dokken proposal, the district will consists of of mixed-use blocks that include apartments, offices, restaurants and local shops. The district is permanent and will remain after the expo.

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2D Masterplan of the initial concept.

Street vista showing the landmark.

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INITIAL SECTION

BELGIUM PAVILION

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PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BLOCKS

PROPOSED LANDMARK

FRANCE PAVILION

CRANES (EXISTING LANDMARKS)

EXISTING POWER PLANT

PROPOSED MONORAIL STATION

PROPOSED MONORAIL LINE

EXISTING BUILDINGS

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EXPO MASTERPLAN

1. The proposed wetlands introduces bio-diversity within the site, and improves its eco-system, thereby, promoting natural habitat.

2. Affordable Housing will be available to residents looking to move in to the area as the scheme aims to urbanisation of the site.

3. Introduction of a new traffic bridge, connects the R40 route to the expo site.

4. 2 to 3 bedroom apartments are available for groups of people, ie. families looking to move in to the site.

5. High rise multi-purpose buildings will include uses such as shops, restaurants, offices, as well as high dense housing.

6. Proposing a city park will aim to revitalise the area, improve the natural habitat and provide new civic spaces for people to meet.

7. Temporary Pavilions will be made from lightweight structure and will embody the different concepts for experimental housing by people taking part in the expo.

8. Developed Pedestrian Bridge will connect to the proposed promenade of the site.

9. Proposed Tram Route will provide transport access along the waterfront of the site and across the canal.

10. Experimental Housing will provide alternative sustainable living for everyone and will be the main theme of the expo.

11. Retaining some of the existing dock cranes will serve as reference points across the site, while the site retains its heritage and identity.

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Proposed competition poster for the world expo.

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ELEVATION OF THE WATERFRONT

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CROSS SECTION OF THE CANAL

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EXPERIMENTAL HOUSING

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LEGACY MASTERPLAN 1. Wetlands (R) 2. Medium to High Rise Affordable Housing (R) 3. 2 to 3 Bed Terraced Apartments (R) 4. Retail Park (ND) 5. High Rise Multi-Purpose Buldings (ND) 6. Traffic Bridge (R) 7. Co-Housing Building with shared garden (ND) 8. Multi-Purpose with Social Housing (ND) 9. Low Rise Multi-Purpose Building (ND) 10. Experimental Housing (R) 11. Pedestrian Bridge connecting to the Promenade (R) 12. Tram Route (R) *R - Retained from the Expo *ND - New Development

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L IV E P R OJ E C T LOCATION: ST. DOMINGO ROAD, EVERTON GROUP PROJECT BY: ALEX MCELLIN CHUN LIN OOI

DAN DE BORJA HANNAH FAULKNER HENRY COCKER MARGARET LOMAS ROSIE DOSEVA

EVERTON LIBRARY EXTRACT FROM THE REPORT The Everton Library is an ‘at risk’ building within Liverpool, being listed on the Victorian Society’s top ten list of most dilapidated Victorian buildings.

The project is currently on its early stages of planning, with some of its projected funding having been secured. The clients have strong ideas about their vision for the library and it is all the matter of securing the rest of the funding before proceeding with design work and construction. They are aiming to secure more funds by showing potential funders the current state of the building and highlighting its importance to its community. However, due to health and safety issues, accessibility to the building has proven to be difficult and so they are in need of ideas on how to provide access to building to people through other means.

Curtins are involved as a consulting body for the project and have also provided the means of creating a matterport scan of the building which enables a virtual tour access to the building.

THE SCOPE OF WORKS The scope of works can be identified through the deliverables devised by the team following the first client meeting. It was agreed between the team and the client that given the time period we were given we would produce: 1. a video which demonstrates the state of the building right now.

The video will be easy to access for all and in being so will serve as an interesting study on how future elements of the project can be conveyed to all parts of the local community.

2. a further, easily accessible “Vr type” 360 interior view of 2 key spaces within the building that can be accessed via a platform such as youtube and can form an effective and immersive part of any presentation that can also be sent out as an email footer or as part of any promotional correspondence.

3. a further interior view as above which will deal with briefly showcasing how an at least, semi-rejuvenated space could look and deal with some of the more prominent design issues.

4. all Plans and sections for use in the planning stage of the project.

The scope of works have developed over the 8 week period through the client consultations. The second deliverable has been integrated with voiceover of the people’s memories. The third deliverable has been scrapped as the clients were only interested with the existing state of the building. The matterport scan of the Library was converted into a gaming engine as part of our proposed alternative medium. The virtual reality, takes the user into the building infused with sound effects for immesive experience.

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MATTERPORT TECHNOLOGY

EXTRACTING POINT-CLOUD SCANS

WORKING WITH VR TECHNOLOGY

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H O U S IN G P R OJ ECT LOCATION: LANCASTER ROAD, EVERTON

INTERGENERATIONAL HOUSING BRIEF The scheme aims to offer intergenerational co-housing solution for the elderly. As the baby boomers approach their retirement, and they search for better alternative to nursing/retirement homes, intergenerational living offers the elderly a chance to live among a community of different age group where they can share facilities and encourage social interaction.

The positive effects of intergenerational communication on the elderly are well researched: it extends life expectancy and reduces loneliness and social isolation while also giving young people a sense of connection with older generations.

The scheme offers affordability to suit the low income and adaptability to fit each occupiers needs. It consists of 42 units with size ranging from 35m2 to 105m2 to suit the needs of occupants whether it is for private ownership or shared accomodation.

Shared facilities like laundry room, workshops as well communal dining area where residents can eat together at least once a week to promote and encourage social interaction and shared garden where residents can grow their own food and plants.

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SITE ANALYSIS

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Building block concept with shared garden as focal point.

Section Massing to show the relationship of building heights.

Site Development to show the arrangement of the shared garden.

DESIGN ASPECTS

Deck access to be lit by north light.

Perforated timber screens on terrace balconies to provide shading in the bedroom or the living space.

Terrace balcony on the southern side to enjoy the afternoon Sun and the shared garden.

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HOUSING TYPOLOGIES

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FLOOR PLANS SCALE: 1:200 @ A1

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KEY ELEVATION SCALE: 1:200 @ A1

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KEY SECTION SCALE: 1:200 @ A1

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SHARED GARDEN

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FACADE STUDY

FACADE SPECIFICATIONS

1. White Corium Mechanically Fixed Brick Cladding.

2. 200m x 200m Glulam Column.

3. 50mm Perforated Screen. Western Red Cedar. Teak Finish.

4. CLT Wall and Flooring.

5. Red Corium Mechanically Fixed Brick Cladding.

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FACADE DETAILING

1. River Washed Round Stone Ballast.

2. Waterproofing with EPDM Sheet.

3. Parapet Flashing 4. 10mm Mortar 5. Stainless Steel Corium Clip 6. Corium Facing Brick - 140mm (H) x 215mm (L) x 50mm (D).

7. X-Clad Backer Pannel 8. Fixings 9. Steel Lintel 10. Triple Glazed Windows. Thickness 28mm - 4mm clear glass/8mm + Ar/4mm clear glass/8mm + Ar/4mm Plan T+. U-Value - 1.3 W/ m2.K. 11. Engineered American Walnut Flooring Board Size - 190mm wide x 21mm thickness.

Teak Finish.

12. Cavity formed using 50mm x 15mm Steel Top Hat. 13. Timber Batten 14. Timber Cladding - Western Red Cedar.

15. Vapour Barrier 16. Waterproofing 17. Structural toughened and heat-soaked glass balustrade with 50mm diameter stainless steel top rail.

18. Timber Decking - 28mm x 140mm x 2.4mm.

19. Floor Covering 20. Metal clamping fixed to CLT board.

21. Steel Bracket 22. Solid Wood Linear Ceiling system - acoustic performance - alpha 0.70. Teak Finish.

23. Rigid Insulation - 25mm thick.

24. Glulam Column - 200mm x 200mm.

25. Concrete Ground Bearing Slab.

26. Glaster Screed. Thickness - 55mm.

27. Underfloor Heating.

28. Slate Floor Covering. Slab dimension 300mm x 300m x 12mm.

29. Lime Mortar. Thickness - 45mm.

30. Anchor Bolts 31. Steel Bracket 32. Permeable Paving.

33. Concrete Footing - 150mm x 150mm.

34. Gravel 35. Bearing Pad.

CORIUM BRICK CLADDING SYSTEM

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EXPLODED ASSEMBLY

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FLAT-PACK ASSEMBLY

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INTERIOR STUDY

The scheme aims to create dwellings for intergenerational community, therefore the spaces for each typologies takes into consideration the comfort and accessibility of the elderly.

The site is very open and therefore exposed to direct sunlight. Overhangs and perforated screens were used on the modules to provide shade to dwellings without sacrificing view from the balcony that overlooks the shared garden.

The 40m2 Studio Unit was used as the sample module for the study conducted as this is the most prominently used unit in the scheme, It is also the base module for the larger typologies.

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LIGHT STUDY

For the purpose of this study I have used the 40m2 Studio Unit as the sample module as it is the most prominently used module in the scheme. It is also important to note the Equinox and Solstice dates differ each year and so I used the year 2019 for this study. While each Equinoxes and Solstices have different specific time in their respective dates, I have used 12:00 noon as my sample time of day as it is when direct sunlight is at its optimum angle.

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INTERIOR VIEW 1

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INTERIOR VIEW 2

INTERIOR VIEW 3

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ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY

The scheme aims to employ certain strategies that will help to promote sustainability and boost the ecosystem of the site.

Through shared activities, social interaction will be enforced within the intergenerational community and with it, a healthy living and lifestyle.

STRATEGIES CONSIDERED Bin Stalls Bin stalls are located on the north side of the building. It is easily accessible by the residents and the bin collectors, making the collection easy and convenient.

Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) The heat pump uses fluid to absorb heat from the ground. Using electricity, the fluid is compressed to a higher temperature. Heat generated will be used for underfloor heating and hot water uses for showers, baths and taps.

Photovoltaics With a roof area of approximately 700m2, as well as the building orientated south, the scheme will take advantage in employing photovoltaics to provide power for the dwellings. Smart meters will be in each dweling unit to allow its residence to manage energy consumption.

Underfloor Heating Underfloor heating is used to provide heat on the dwellings, it is powered by the heat pump.

Water Tank Storage (Building) Rainwater harvesting is employed in the strategy. Rainwater is collected from the rooftop and is stored in an underground water tank storage beneath the building. Rainwater collected will be used as grey water for toilets.

Modular Shading Overhangs and perforated timber screens are used in all dwelling units to provide shading for the dwellings without sacrificing the balcony view that overlooks the shared garden.

Bicycle Storage Bike storage is located on the east side of the site where the main entrance is. The scheme aims to promote sustainable transportation.

Climbing Plants Climbing plants add visual aesthetic to the staircore, all while promoting flora.

Water Tank Storage (Shared Garden) Dedicate rainwater harvesting is employed for the shared garden to be used for the sprinkler system.

Rainwater is collected through permeable paving.

Shared Garden The semi-private, open garden is for residents to be used for gardening as well as for other activities. The scheme aims to promote social interaction between the residents of all age group through shared interests and activities, while promoting flora and improving the site’s micro-climate and eco-system.

Deciduous Trees Deciduous trees are good shading devices and are in phase with the thermal year. They gain and lose leaves in response to the temperature changes. They also act as natural barrier to reduce visual overlooking.

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SECTION CUT MODEL SCALE: 1:50

The section cut model is built at 1:50 scale to enable in-dept physical studies of the exteriorwork and the interior space of a section of the building. Materials used for the making of the model are majority of mount board with minor uses of plywood for the base thickness as well as the timber screen for the outdoor staircore. Thin perspex were used for the glass windows.

The materials were cut using the laser machine and each cut pieces were meticulously glued together in order to represent the proposed housing scheme as accurate as possible.

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FACADE AND SECTION CUT STUDY

South elevation shows the detail of facade-work which employs materials such as white bricks and perforated timber shading.

Section cut from the east side shows the interior spaces of the studio unit on the first floor and the east part of the 4 bed unit on the second floor.

North elevation shows the detail of facade-work which employs materials such as white bricks and perforated timber shading.

Section cut from the west side shows the interior spaces of the 2 bed unit on the first floor and the west side of the 4 bed unit on the second floor.

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SITE MODEL SCALE: 1:250 The site model consists of 3D printed blocks of the surrounding buildings and the proposed housing scheme on a laser drawn mount board site plan. It was built at 1:250 scale.

The aim of the model is to show the buildings in massing blocks, to illustrate the relationship between the building heights of the proposed housing block and the surrounding council houses.

The view from the west side of the site clearly illustrates the height of the proposed housing is almost in level with the heights of its neighbouring houses.

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U R B A N D E S IGN P R O JE C T 1 LOCATION: ELEFSINA, GREECE GROUP PROJECT BY: DAN DE BORJA JOSHUA ADEJUMO

Proposed Masterplan

GROUP MASTERPLAN BRIEF

SKETCH DEVELOPMENT

Sketches

VISUAL ANALYSIS OF THE SITE

Site Accesses Existing

Sketches

Existing

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CONCEPT

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OVERALL STRATEGY

PHASE 1 (MASTERPLAN) - Establishing direct access to the waterfront - Establishing promenade along the waterfront - Create two complimentary nodes connected by the promenade - Control traffic along the promenade and redirect truck routes to Titan - Relocate existing Cultural Centre to the waterfront PHASE 2 - Redevelop Kronos as an educational institution and redevelop the social housing within the surrounding area - Establishing connection between Kronos and the Old Olive Mill by extending the promenade across the waterfront PHASE 3 - Re-open the disused train line from/to Athens with Elefsina station being the final stop PHASE 4 - Relocate existing Port of Elefsina westward next to the oil refinery - Convert existing commercial port into people’s port - Pireas Port to Elefsina Port PHASE 5 - Titan ceases operation - Existing infrastructure to be redeveloped into an Industrial Museum - Promenade route to be extended through Titan

KEYS Boundary Line of Masterplan Pedestrian/Cycling Routes Linking all Nodes Controlled Traffic and Vehicle Boundary Reopened Train Link from/to Athens Redirected Truck Route to Titan Nodes

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MASTERPLAN (PHASE 1) PROPOSED SERIAL VISIONS

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INDIVIDUAL MASTERPLAN BRIEF The Old Olive Mill was a major industry that was part of the development of Elefsina during the Industrial Revolution. The neighbouring port played an important role in the expansion of its production with direct export links to Patras and Pireaus.

The factory consists of 23 buildings that chronologically belonged to different phases of the plant's life.

Since the factory has closed in 1960s, it has been used as a venue for the Aeschylia Festival every summer.

Most buildings around the site have been perfectly preserved and others have deteriorated or collapsed.

For the Individual Masterplan, I have chosen the undefined area of the complex surrounded by collapsed warehouse buildings. There is potential for the area to become a square if the surrounding buildings are developed.

I intend to retain the edifice of the former warehouse on the right as they give a past remembrance of the surrounding.

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SITE ANALYSIS

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APPROACHING THE OBSERVATION TOWER

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INSIDE THE OBSERVATION TOWER

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S P E C IA L IS T S T UDY LOCATION: GLASGOW, SCOTLAND

GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART EXTRACT FROM THE STUDY 2018 was a special year as it marked the 150th anniversary of the turn-of-the-century architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society, Hunterian Mackintosh Collection and National Trust for Scotland all planned a range of exciting events and exhibitions throughout the year.

However, 2018 will not be remembered for all these events. Instead people will look back at the destruction that befell the Mackintosh Building of the Glasgow School of Art:

“The loss of Mackintosh’s masterpiece is absolutely unforgiveable. Glasgow’s single-most famous building, a gem in Scotland’s crown, burned down before our eyes. This should have been the best-protected building in Scotland. Like thousands of others, I want answers. I want to know ‘where the buck stops.’ ” – Professor Tony Jones Many belives that the Glasgow School of Art is one of the greatest masterwork of Mackintosh. It was a very important monument to the people of Glasgow; it was viewed in Scotland and the world over as a totally iconic building. So it shook the world when the building burnt down for the second time, and this time leaving the building in irreparable state.

Mackintosh would be turning in his grave if he saw what had befallen to his masterpiece. A very bold statement, but imaginably true.

The Study aims to expand on what went wrong the first time, and then, the second time the building burnt down. Roger Billcliffe, who has been a strident critic of the GSA’s conduct following the first fire, called the building “a firetrap waiting to happen”.

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EXTERIOR-WORK The School have confirmed in past interviews that the building will be rebuilt ‘brick by brick’. A rebuild could take up to seven years to complete and will definitely cost a considerable amount, with some estimating the cost to be in excess of £100 million; the first restoration proved to be quite costly already.

In addition to this, there were reports of having craftsmen commissioned to painstakingly recreate the wooden furniture; it is understood that the School had taken the safe measures of recording the dimensions and materials of all the furniture pieces after the first fire.

The study concludes with a discussion based upon the reports submitted by professionals and experts to the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Culture Committee. The conclusion drawn from the discussion determines the appropriate proceeding for the future of Mackintosh’s fire-ravaged building.

Is it worth all the money to rebuild what could be perceived as a of Mackintosh’s masterpiece – a ‘mockintosh’? All of these were covered in the study of the Glasgow School of Art.

MACKINTOSH'S FURNITURES

2014 FIRE

2014 FIRE - THE AFTERMATH

2018 FIRE

2018 FIRE - THE AFTERMATH

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CURRICULUM VITAE

PAST WORK

PERSONAL PROFILE

EDUCATION

VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCES

Name:

Liverpool John Moores University Masters of Architecture (Merit) Sept 2018 - June 2020

Liverpool John Moores University Degree Show 2017

Liverpool John Moores University BA (Hons) Architecture (2:1) Sept 2014 - June 2017

shedKM RIBA Mentoring Scheme 2017

Liverpool Community College BTEC Extended Diploma in 3D Design (A*A*A*) Sept 2010 - May 2012

REthinkthings Liverpool Biennial 2012 2012

Dan Patrick De Borja

Date of Birth: 11th May 1993 Number: 07446638780 Email: deborjadan@gmail.com Instagram: @cyborjdesign Language: English (Fluent)

Filipino (Mother Tongue)

Spanish (

SOFTWARE Photoshop Indesign Illustrator Premiere Pro

YEARS 10 7 7 2

SketchUp

10

V-Ray Enscape Twinmotion Thea Render Podium

5 1 1 1 0.25

AutoCAD Revit 3DS Max ReCap

6 2 2 0.25

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The Academy of St. Francis of Assisi GCSEs (11 A - C including Maths and English) Sept 2004 - July 2009

PERSONAL SKILLS + TRAITS

HOBBIES + INTERESTS

Ability to take initiative Ability to work well under pressure Adaptable/Flexible Analytical thinking Confident in working independently or as well as part of a team Good creativity and imagination Good verbal communication Keen eye for detail Keen interest in the built environment Physical model making eg. hand crafting, wood working, 3D printing Organised and can multi-task Skilled in hand sketching

Architecture and the built environment Art Games Gardening Graphics Socialising with friend and family Sports Travelling Weighlifting

CDP - NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

CREATION FROM CRISIS

RESTORATION OF HUYTON WETLANDS

EXAMPLES OF SKETCHING

EXAMPLES OF MODEL MAKING

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