Griffiths, Lydia

Lydia Griffiths

2023/24 Portfolio

BA(Hons) Interior Architecture

Liverpool School of Art and Design

ABOUT ME

Level 6 Semester 2: Integrated Design 3 - Spatial Design

Level 6 Semester 2: Integrated Design 3 - Technical & Environmental

Level 6 Semester 1: Integrated Design 2

Level 5 Semester 2: Experimental Project

Level 5 Semester 1: Adaptive Reuse

SKETCHUP AUTOCAD

ADOBE

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

Level 6 Semester 2: Integrated Design Project

Design 3: Comprehensive Design

Project

CONCEPT

Hemera Hotel is an ethereal retreat where Greek mythology is interlaced with modern luxury. The concept for the hotel draws inspiration from gods and goddesses, and is a tribute to the endless battle between light and darkness. Each floor of the hotel reflects this contrast by being split between dark and light themes, offering guests a unique and immersive experience.

Feeding off of this concept, this hotel also acknowledges the need for healthy circadian rhythms in humans. in the lobby of the hotel, there will be a light panneled wall that flows with our circadian rhythms, and in each individual room, guests will be able to control their own circadian rhythms, depending on where they are from in the world.

BEDROOM MOODBOARD

RESTAURANT

LIBRARY

LIGHT BEDROOM

SPA

RECEPTION

MINI CINEMA

DARK BEDROOM

BASEMENT PLAN

POOL JACUZZI

SALON SHOWERS

PLUNGE POOL

SAUNA

RELAXATION ROOM

TREATMENT ROOM

SPA RECEPTION

TOILETS

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

RECEPTION WORK SPACE

CAFE

RESTAURANT

KITCHEN

TOILETS

MEZZANINE PLAN

BAR LIBRARY

LOUNGE SPACE

MEZZANINE

TOILETS

OUTDOOR SPACE

THIRD & FOURTH FLOOR PLAN

BEDROOMS

PENTHOUSE SUITE

CONFERENCE ROOM

MINI CINEMA

Level 6 Semester 2: Integrated Design and Technics

Design 3: Technology, Environment

Technics

RENDERED SPA PLAN

POOL JACUZZI

SALON SHOWERS

PLUNGE POOL

SAUNA

RELAXATION ROOM

TREATMENT ROOM

SPA RECEPTION

TOILETS

TECHNICAL POOL SECTION

VERTICAL BEAMS

RAKING PROPS

RING BEAM

RING BEAM

RADIAL BEAMS

POOL WALL

POOL FILTRATION SYSTEM

EXPANSION JOINT

POOL INTERIOR FINISH

CONTRETE

TRUNK LINE

VENTILATION

There will be a mixture of natural and artificial ventilation in the building.

There are many openable windows throughout the building. This will act as the natural ventilation.

The artificial ventilation will be stack ventilation, which is vents in the cieling that lead outside on each floor.

HEATING

The choice of heating for this building is underfloor heating.

Each floor will have underfloor heating throughout, including the bedrooms. This free’s up wall space, as there is no need for radiators.

Each bedroom will have their own thermostat so that they can control the heat to match their liking.

Level 6 Semester 1: Integrated

Integrated Design 2

DESIGN FOR NEAURODIVERSITY

An independent office design company who creates bespoke office spaces for neurodiverse individuals. The aim is to support employers from any company in creating a suitable office space for their neurodiverse employees. This will ultimately boost productivity and employee happiness for said companies.

Employers will be able to bring their neurodiverse employees into our office to have a look at what we have to offer. There will be a showroom with ideas of different neurodiverse friendly office spaces that the employer and employee can choose from, or they can mix and match to suit their specific needs. Most of the production will happen onsite, which people can freely watch happening in the viewing space.

As well as the building being an office for the company workers, there will also be a large space for people who work in the design industry to come and do their work, as well as have access to many different material samples that they are free to test for their own work. There will be plenty of space for collaboration and individual work.

BULLION YARD

BULLION YARD

The 3D model I have created is of the main office space where the employees of the company will work.

The space is designed for the users to find maximum productivity and creativity, with zoned spaces for concentration, communication, and collaboration.

As seen in the model, there is an exhibition space in the centre of the workspace. Inside of the domed exhibition space there will be interchangeable plants and lights to be viewed for relaxation and curiosity.

MAIN OFFICE SPACE

VENTILATION & LIGHTING

The inspiration for the design of the Bullion Yard has come from IKEA. It is a warehouse space that will have ventilation running through the ceiling, as well as many openable windows. It is an exhibition space, therefore needs to be well-lit for maximum visability. Large ceiling lights will be used, as seen on the image above.

MAIN OFFICE DETAIL

The proposed ventilation with be predominantly mechanical through pipes hidden in the dropped ceiling with vents fitted on the ceiling. In addition, there will also be the natural ventilation of openable windows.

The ventilation will run through the whole building, but will be most prominant in the production workshops.

The main office space has some large windows that let in plenty of natural light during the daytime. During nighttime, there are energy-efficient LED spotlights fitted into the dropped ceiling, as seen on the diagram. There will also be some light coming from the exhibition dome in the centre of the room.

In the basement, there is little to no natural light, so that space will be lit artificially with a mixture of spotlights and lamps.

The building is heated with underfloor heating. I have decided to use this strategy as it is hidden and, therefore requires no radiators that would take up space in the rooms. This strategy is also energy efficient and requires little maintenance.

There will also be insulation in the walls, as well as double-glazed windows.

Level 5 Semester 2: Experimental

Experimental Project

UNITY YOUTH CENTRE

When deciding on a concept for the re-design of the Unity Community Centre, I knew that community/unity were the buzz words that I wanted to focus in on.

In a corner of the community that’s infrequently visited, I wanted to create a place that brought people from all walks of life together, whether that’s for sport, leisure, education, creativity or even just to be social.

In this reimagined building, there will be a space for dance, exercise, sports, art, relaxation, gardening, learning, cooking, eating and overall enjoyment of the space.

Objective 1 – To design a multiuse space that can be altered depending on who is using the space and what they are using it for.

Objective 2 – To deliver an aesthetically pleasing space for all who are to use the space (i.e. not making the space look too childish or minimalistic).

Objective 3 – To create a more interesting street presence so that the community are more aware that the centre is there, and that they feel more welcomed in.

Lydia Griffiths

Level 5 Semester 1:

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Adaptive Reuse

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