Jones, Alice

ALICE JONES 2020 PORTFOLIO

Master of Architecture / (MArch) Architecture Liverpool School of Art and Design

ABOUT ME

Art, design and graphics are my great passion. I have used this passion to drive and guide me to this point in my career. I am a 25 year old graduate from Liverpool John Moores University with a Master of Architecture degree. My training has included work placements at a Conservation Practice where I gained a great deal of knowledge and experience on a wide variety of valued buildings. I have also more recently had work experience at a General Practice. I consider myself to be creative, pay attention to detail and I am particularly good at presenting finished projects.

CONTACT

email: alice-giorgia@hotmail.com telephone: 07564767651 address: Wrexham, North Wales linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ alice-jones-52b3778a/

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CONTENTS

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MARCH YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2:

Thesis Project - Biophilia within the Urban Context, Chester

MARCH YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1:

Live Project - The Callister Trust Garden Pavilion, Birkenhead

MARCH YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1:

Urban Design Project - Resilient Edges, Chester

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MARCH YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2:

MARCH YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2:

Housing Project - Canalside High Density Quality Living, Liverpool

Specialist Study - Regional Investigation - Conservation & Development - Compare and Contrast Two Cultural Heritage Case Studies

BA(HONS) YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2:

CURRICULUM VITAE

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Comprehensive Design Project Pattern - Metals: ‘Prosthesis Reflect’, Salford Quays

MARCH YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1:

Group Urban Design Project Collective Spaces, Ellesmere Port Individual Urban Design Project - Wellbeing & Water, Ellesmere Port

RIBA Bronze Presidents Medal Submission 2017

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THESIS PROJECT Biophilia Within The Urban Context MENTAL HEALTH

BIOPHILIA HYPOTHESIS

The world is beginning to recognise the values that nature can bring to our everyday lives and that by destroying it is not with in our best interest for the foreseeable future. Humans must live in harmony with nature instead of demolishing it, as this can bring many benefits for both people and wildlife. The thesis scheme is all about engaging the public in this direction.

Architecture should always look for methods to integrate nature with the built environment regardless of its location or purpose. Connection with nature will always be valued especially in an urban context.

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experience mental illness each year - nearly 15 million people in the UK .

In England, 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (such as anxiety and depression) in any given week.

The NHS in England plans to spend ÂŁ13 billion on mental health services in 2019/20 - 14% of local NHS funding allocations.

The total economic and social cost of mental health problems in England is estimated to be

ÂŁ105 billion.

Severe mental illness on the rise since the early 1990s Proportion of people with severe symptoms of common mental disorders in a given week

There is a large body of evidence to suggest that contact with natural environments, can provide benefits for health and wellbeing. These health and wellbeing benefits include improvements to physical health, and also improvements to psychological and social wellbeing. This includes reductions in stress and anxiety, increased positive mood, self-esteem and resilience, and improvements in social functioning and social inclusion. These benefits to wellbeing are demonstrated not only through contact with nature and participation in naturebased activities, but also through simply viewing natural scenes.

PRINCIPLES

Natural The brief is to create a Wetland Visitor Centre to facilitate education, and mental rehabilitation using a wetland ecosystem. This will be integrated with a Research Institute occupied by biologists and specialists working to develop and circulate scientific information needed for understanding the ecology and values of wetlands. It will also manage and restore wetland habitats alongside associated plant and animal communities.

The visitor centre will act as a hub for visitors, connecting the network of pathways along the wetlands and serving as a place to rest, and learn more about the complex, integration of city and nature.

The aim of the project is to create a biophilic design which will complement and enhance the sustainable management of a newly created urban wetland. Wetland habitat is at risk in the UK and the centre will incorporate a University of Lancaster education and research facility focused on the conservation of these at-risk habitats. The nature reserve will also provide wellbeing benefits by creating a rich natural environment to deliver green medicine.

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NATURE IN THE SPACE-DESIGN PATTERNS

VISUAL CONNECTION WITH NATURE

SOUND OR OTHER NON VISUALS

THERMAL CONTROL & AIR FLOW

PRESENCE OF WATER

PATTERNS THAT EXIST IN NATURE OR CONNECTION WITH NATURAL SYSTEMS

PROSPECT OR VIEW OVER A DISTANCE/ NON-RHYTHMIC SENSORY STIMULI

DYNAMIC & DIFFUSE LIGHT

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DESIGN PRINCIPLES

W E L L B E I NG INTEGRATE WETLANDS & NATURE

- Create internal and external spaces for people, nature and wildlife. These will be used for education purposes as well as bringing environmental and mental health benefits.

INTERIOR STAFF & VISITOR WELLBEING

- Provide views of the wetlands and incorporate as much nature as possible within the design to allow all staff and visitors to have a connection with nature at all times.

- The facilities will be designed to encourage visitors and staff to integrate with nature, this can be through physical exercise, or through mental exercise.

REDUCE ARTIFICIAL LIGHT POL LUTION

ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL

- To eliminate light pollution is virtually impossible due to the occupation of the building. However the aim is to reduce this as much as possible. A specialist lighting designer will be involved in the interior design to ensure light pollution is kept to a minimum. Features such as louvres or shutters could be added to assist with this.

- Design an institute with easy access to all spaces.

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INTERNAL SCULPTURAL BEAUTY

MAXIMISE NATURAL DAYLIGHT

S U S T A I N A B I L IT Y

HERITAGE

- Utilise sustainable or recycled building materials such as timber.

- Adopt rain water harvesting and storm water management strategies.

Implement passive design strategies., such as daylighting natural ventilation and solar energy.

- Incorporate high efficiency electrical, plumbing and other systems which are designed to have a small environmental footprint.

- Incorporate Chester’s iconic historic characteristics into the design.

- Integrate historical techniques of construction with modern design techniques.

- Create desirable and intriguing internal spaces in order to improve visitor experience.

- A layering effect of spaces from which the wetlands can be seen creates a sense of curiosity for visitors.

- There is also the possibility of incorporating animal habitats within the structure, such as an insect hotel within the facade or bird nesting space in the roof structure.

- By incorporating large windows throughout the institute, this will maximise the intake of natural daylight. This will provide benefits such as, minimising the need for artificial lighting and also improving well being.

- Maximising windows on the south facing façades will also increase light penetration within the building.

- A play on light could be achieved through the use of a skylight and patterned timber structure.

ADAPTABILITY& FLEXIBILITY

BIOPHILIC DESIGN

PUBLIC REALM

FORM & LAYOUT

- Provide flexible and adaptable internal spaces for changing activities.

This allows staff to temporarily amend the internal layout (such as lighting or furniture) depending on the specific exhibition or programme requirements.

- Internal and external spaces will have maximised views of the wetlands.

- The use of natural materials and ventilation integrated with applying nature to the internal spaces such as plantation, water features and green walls, will provide occupants with a constant connection with nature.

- Provide high quality, functional and well landscaped external spaces for all users. This should enhance the design the building and improve visitor experience.

- The landscaping and material choices should integrate seamlessly into the building design.

- The public realm should integrate well and enhance the surrounding urban fabric.

- Higher level viewing platforms to allow visitors to observe nature at different scales.

- Create a building that it is sympathetic to the surrounding landscape and existing buildings in terms of scale, massing and materials.

- Design a recognisable landmark along the waterfront.

- Provide an internal layout that integrates well with its context, and creates a clear distinction between public and private spaces.

PROGRAMME OF USE BIRD VIEWING TOWER EXHIBITION SPACE MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY

RESEARCH FACILITIES COVERED WALKWAY EXHIBITION

EDUCATION

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY SPACE

THE WETLANDS

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LOCATION PLAN

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A - Grade II Listed, Existing Sea Cadets Warehouse, proposed as extended Research centre for the wetlands B - Boutique Retail Square - with residential above, a bus stop, and basement floor car park C - Arts District - artists studios, galleries and performing arts D - Restaurants Coffee Shops & Bars, within existing railway arches E - Proposed Train Station - with direct route to the Curzon Mere Wetland Research and Education Centre F - Proposed extended public square in connection with the Racecourse G - Existing Residential developed as a proposed Offices District H - Proposed hotel for the guests of the Racecourse I - Timber platforms with bird hide huts J - Chester Racecourse K - Chester’s City Centre within its iconic Roman walls

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THESIS PROJECT - CURZON MERE WETLAND CENTRE

SITE PLAN

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A - Boat Launching Ramp B - Boat House C - Picnic Area with Pop-up Coffee Shop Kiosk D - Vehicle Drop off Point for larger exhibition products E - Bird Viewing Tower F - Exhibition Building G - Extension of the Wetlands H - Courtyard Garden for educational , activities and social events I - Employee Building J - Entrance Building K - Drop off point for biomass material and other supplies L - Picnic Area M & N - Hard Landscaped Area with large planters and shrubbery O - Street furniture, seating, lighting, bins, information boards and a bird sculpture.

P - Entrance External Seating Q - Pedestrian Route from train station with street furniture, seating lighting and planters R -Education Building with Restaurant on the Ground Floor S - Back entry vehicle drop off point for restaurant supplies T - Mental Health Retreat U - Covered Terrace with outdoor seating

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EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC W H Y A W E T L A N D V I S I T O R C E N T R E? - Curzon Mere Visitor Centre will become the gateway to the Curzon Mere Wetlands. An attractive and welcoming meeting facility for local community groups and corporate businesses.

- To provide visitors with information regarding the conservation of wetlands.

- To raise awareness about the importance of wetlands both locally and globally.

- To provide visitors with information regarding wetland wildlife, plants, endangered species and their habitats.

- A resource centre for the delivery of formal and non formal education for local schools and colleges.

- To become a good example of a sustainable education attraction which engages a range of audiences about the values of wetlands in an enjoyable and informative way.

- To engage and promotes wetland related research.

- To protect important local wetland habitats and wildlife - To provide a retreat for outdoor recreation and nature enthusiasts.

- To develop a local tourist attraction for Chester City. - ‘a focal point that brings people into contact with wetlands and wildlife’ [WLI] through an assortment of activities both internally and externally.

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The initial spatial arrangement for the site was based on providing each space with as much connection with the wetlands as possible, in terms of vistas and accessibility.

The site is made up of a layering of thresholds beginning with the city centre only a short walk away, passing through the train station square, under the railway arches which now accommodates restaurants, coffee shops and bars. The route then proceeds alongside, the arts quarter and commercial square to the proposed site for the visitor centre.

The layering affect then continues with hard landscaped areas, and a series of curtain walling within the building, this creates a sense of mystery for the visitors. Occupants are able to pass through the building threshold and enter an incredible natural world.

Scan QR code for a time lapse video of the approach to the building.

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FIRST FLOOR

GROUND FLOOR

PROJECT EVOLUTION INITIAL SKETCH

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SITE ANALYSIS TIMBER DECKING ON WETLAND PATHWAYS, BOAT LAUNCHING RAMP & COURTYARD

Pedestrian Vehicle Train CONCRETE SOFT PAVING LANDSCAPING SOFT LANDSCAPING

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BUILDING ANALYSIS BIRD VIEWING TOWER PUBLIC (quiet)

STAFF BUILDING SEMI PRIVATE (quiet)

ENTRANCE BUILDING PUBLIC (noisy)

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EDUCATION BUILDING SEMI PRIVATE (quiet)

VIEW OF HISTORICAL BUILDING

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WETLAND VIEWS

ROOF LIGHTS FOR MAXIMUM DAYLIGHTING

VIEWS OF ARCHES & RACECOURSE

HIGH RISE ROOF FOR NATURAL VENTILATION GREEN ROOF

PUBLIC EXHIBITION BUILDING PUBLIC (quiet)

BIRD TOWER RESTAURANT GF PUBLIC (noisy)

VINES TO PREVENT OVER HEATING

WALKWAYS AS EXHIBITION WETLAND VIEWS

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MENTAL HEALTH RETREAT PRIVATE (quiet)

VERTICAL CIRCULATION

EMPLOYEE SPACES SOUTH FACING COURTYARD

ENTRANCE BUILDING

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RESTAURANT EDUCATION SPACES

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MENTAL HEALTH RETREAT FLOATING CONCRETE PONTOON

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

HORIZONTAL CIRCULATION

EXHIBITION SPACES COVERED TERRACE

SPATIAL ARRANGEMENTS

HISTORICAL REFERENCES

PITCHED ROOFS CONSTRUCTED OF NATURAL MATERIALS References Chester’s vernacular

ELEVATED WALKWAYS & COLONNADE References Chester City Rows, a system of continuous first-floor galleries

EXTERNAL STRUCTURE BECOMES A TRELLIS AS PART OF THE FACADE References patterned Tudor building facade

BIRD VIEWING TOWER References Chester City Wall Towers

MATERIALS PALETTE

WESTERN RED CEDAR SHINGLES Location: Roof covering Reference: bird feathers

HEMPCRETE & RAMMED EARTH Location: Ground floor wall cladding Reference: thick defensive Roman Walls

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BELFAST TRUSS: Small

Location: First floor - third floor, wall cladding Reference: Chester’s Old Port Boats

Location: Roof structure Reference: bird wings and nests

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MATERIALS & ROOF FORMATION Heavier Ground Floor Materials & Lighter Top Floor Materials References Chester’s Old Port Boats

CROSS LAMINATED TIMBER Location: Structural flooring

SCAN FOR APPROACH TO VISITOR CENTRE

GLUED LAMINATED TIMBER Location: Beams and columns structural frame

NATURAL, NON-TOXIC, SUSTAINABLY SOURCED MATERIALS BENEFIT THE WELL BEING OF NATURE AND PEOPLE

TIMBER DECKING Location: Courtyard flooring

OAK FLOOR BOARDING Location: Primary floor material

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GROUND FLOOR PLAN L E G E N D:

1 - Wetland Exhibition, with interactive learning tables, tv screens from which visitors can view the underwater life of the wetlands 1- Acc. WC 3 - Buffer Store 4 - Cloister 5 - Bird Viewing Tower 6 - Administration Office 7 - Staff Reception & Entrance Lobby 8 - Buffer Store 9 - Acc WC 10 - Biomass Boiler Plant 11- Wood Pellet Store 12 - Gift Shop 13 - Acc. WC 14 - Buffer Store 15 - Binocular and Camera Hire Kiosk 16 - Staff Acc. WC 17 - Private Staff Office 18 - Reception & Entrance Lobby 19 - Acc. WC 20 - Store 21 - Changing Room 22 - Buffer Store 23 - Public Lockers 24 - Male WC 25 - Female WC 26 - Kitchen 27 - Restaurant 28 - Female Changing Room 29 - Buffer Store 30 - Male Changing Room 31 - Treatment Room/ Yoga/ Meditation Space 32 - Acc. WC 33 - Waiting Room

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A D A Y I N T H E L I F E O F.....

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GEMMA & RICHARD

Peter cycles to the Centre from his house in Blacon as he has a meeting with a counsellor at the Recovery Retreat, to work through some career challenges he has been struggling with. He is early for his appointment so he buys a juice from the restaurant, and sits in the cloister watching a robin drink from the wetland waters. Peter makes his way across the bridge to the retreat, he likes how the building appears to be floating on the water with amazing undisturbed views of the landscape. As he walks he notices other visitors are taking part in many other wetland activities such as bird watching, photography and kayaking, this makes him feel at ease. After his appointment Peter heads to the changing room to prepare for his yoga class, which commences at 1pm. During his yoga class he makes two new friends who invite him to come back to the retreat next week to join them in an arts and craft class. They inform him that this involves abstract painting of the wetland landscape as a method of coping with stress and anxiety.

Gemma and Richard have travelled from Wavertree with their two children, Chloe and James. Richard has a particularly interest in wetland flora and fauna as he works as a horticultural specialist and takes part in many conservation projects in his profession. When they arrive Gemma takes the children to the locker room to put on their protective clothing so they are ready to take part in an organised programme involving wetland activities such as pond dipping, orienteering, and discovering new wildlife and insects. Richard hires a camera from the reception so he is able to take highly detailed photographs of the wild plants and animals they observe.

During the afternoon the children take part in a earth science class, located in the visitor lab, while Gemma and Richard take a walk along the elevated walkways admiring the exhibits and astonishing views they see along the way. They also have time to attend a presentation on wetland conservation which is held in the lecture theatre. The family end their day relaxing in the restaurant with a warm drink.

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SERENA

Oliver has travelled from Manchester via train, he works as a researcher specialising in Ornithology at the Metropolitan University and he is excited to explore the new bird viewing tower, in hope for spotting a short eared owl swooping the wetland waters. He arrives early in the morning, ready to hire a pair of binoculars and make his way over to the tower to observe the wildlife and conduct some research as part of a latest project, he and his team are working on. Mid morning he hosts a lecture regarding ‘The Migratory paths of Wading Birds’ to a large group of Ecology students. He is pleased to be able to gather his thoughts and refresh his palette at the restaurant in the Education Building. After a bite to eat, he makes his way up to the second floor to appreciate the Bird and Endangered Species Museum. His afternoon is spent up in the lab, conducting a few tests on his morning findings and recording the data on his iPad. He is impressed with the lab facilities and finds he can easily navigate his way around the centre.

Serena works for Passion for Learning in the City of Chester, a charity helping children with their confidence and self-esteem through fun and imaginative activities. Many of the children do not have the benefit of the enriching experiences that make learning fun, therefore a trip to the wetlands would certainly expand their knowledge, while brightening their day. On a large coach she has brought a group of children aged between 7 and 10, full of energy and ready to explore.

There is a bird show starting at 11am in the outdoor education space, where the children settle themselves, once they’ve checked in at the reception. Serena is accompanied by David, an employee who is helping her to guide the group of 10 around the centre. One of the children is in a wheelchair, so Serena is impressed with the accessibility around the institute. They thoroughly enjoy the interactive exhibitions and viewing the cameras that detail the underwater life at the Wetlands. What’s more, they find an afternoon of building bird boxes and insect hotels a fun activity up in the workshop on the second floor in the education building.

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PHYLLIS

Mary and Nigel are an elderly couple travel by bus, looking to find a pleasant afternoon at the Wetlands, specifically to admire the beautiful landscapes and scenery it provides on a stroll. After a sunny walk outside, they find themselves exploring the Plant and Wildlife Museum on the first floor, before heading up to the Bird and Endangered Species Museum on the second floor. Light refreshments are enjoyed in the restaurant, at a table with a view. Before leaving, they make their way back to the gift shop they noticed at the entrance, purchasing a set of cards illustrated with close up photographs of birds and other wildlife. They make a comment to the staff member on the checkout, describing their visit as an interesting one, adding that they particularly enjoyed the views of the lake on their walk and the ability to exercise their minds at the interactive stations - the staff were very helpful when asked how the tablets operate.

Phyllis lives locally in Handbridge, Chester she walks to the Wetland Centre each morning. She is a volunteer who works full time at the centre and has a great deal of experience and knowledge regarding wetland wildlife and their habitats. Phyllis has a passion for ecological conservation and feels a great sense of satisfaction passing on information to others both young and old and from working in this amazing institute.

On arrival she leaves her belongings in the office before heading to the conference room for the morning orientation meeting. She is giving a tour of the wetlands and the institute this morning so she heads to the front entrance to greet a school coach party. During the afternoon she settles down in the office to complete some admin work, this involves organising the visitor bookings, ordering of resources for the centre and dealing with general enquiries.

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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E A S T E L E V A T I O N, E D U C A T I O N, E N T R A N C E & S T A F F B U I L D I N G S L E G E N D:

1 - Education Building 2 - Vertical oak cladding 3 - Stepped terrace with seating and planters, looking over urban square, cladded CLT structural flooring 4 - Glulam columns, beams and tie beams 5 - Prefabricated rammed earth ground floor walls 6- Concrete plinth 7 - Cycle hoops, information boards. bins, seating and shrubbery 8 - Main entrance with ramp signage and bins 9 - Cedar shingles roof covering 10 - Entrance Building, with entrance lobby and gift shop 11- Information boards 12 - Sliding full length windows for maximum lighting and natural ventilation 13 - Extractor fans 14 - Balcony with courtyard view 15 - Terrace with a view of Chester’s first electric generating station, built in 1896 16 - Elevated walkway 17- Entrance to courtyard 18 - Employee Building 19 - Hatch for biomass wood pellet drop off 20- Staff Entrance 21 - Staff external stair case 22 - Balcony with wetland view 22

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W E S T E L E V A T I O N, E X H I B I T I O N B U IL D I N G & T O W E R L E G E N D:

1 - Bird Tower Viewing Tower with central lift and staircase 2 - Bridge to Bird Viewing Tower 3 - Vertical oak cladding 4 - Shrubbery in planters within the roof structure for shading winter gardens 5 - Curtain walling covering winter garden exhibition with seating plants and exhibit furniture 6 - Sliding full length windows for maximum lighting and natural ventilation 7 - Thoroughfare through the building, stop off point for key views of the wetlands 8 - Articulating concrete stair with glazed balustrade 9 - Cladded CLT structural flooring 10 - Glulam columns, beams and tie beams 11 - Prefabricated rammed earth ground floor walls 12 - Concrete plinth 13 - Low level grills for natural ventilation 14 - Information boards regarding the wetlands

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AERIAL VIEW

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VISITOR EXPERIENCE

CENTRAL COURTYARD

FRONT ENTRANCE, VIEW ON APPROACH FROM TRAIN

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SPATIAL STUDY

BIRD & ENDANGERED SPECIES MUSEUM, SECOND FLOOR, EXHIBITION BUILDING

ELEVATED WALKWAY MUSEUM JOURNEY, SECOND FLOOR, EXHIBITION BUILDING

WETLAND EXHIBITION, GROUND FLOOR, EXHIBITION BUILDING

VISITOR LABORATORY & WALKWAY THROUGH, SECOND FLOOR EDUCATION BUILDING

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PRIVATE LABORATORY, FIRST FLOOR, STAFF BUILDING

THERAPY ROOM, FIRST FLOOR, MENTAL HEALTH RETREAT

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, GROUND FLOOR, STAFF BUILDING

CLASSROOM 2, FIRST FLOOR, EDUCATION BUILDING

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ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY

WETLANDS PROVIDE HABITATS FOR WILDLIFE

WETLAND REEDS USED FOR CLEANING GREY WATER

PERMEABLE CONCRETE RAIN WATER PAVERS COLLECTION TANK

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UNDER FLOOR HEATING

PASSIVE STACK BUFFER VENTILATION VESSEL

THE PROPOSED SCHEME Environmental Design

STALE AIR REMOVED WITH EXTRACTOR FAN

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ACOUSTIC ABSORBER

ACOUSTIC LINING

COOL AIR ENTERING THROUGH LOW LEVEL GRILLS

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GREEN ROOF

BELFAST TRUSS

CROSS ROOF LIGHT VENTILATION THROUGH WINDOWS

EDUCATION BUILDING

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ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY

VISUAL CONNECTIONS WITH NATUR COMMUNAL GREEN/WATER SPACES The communal green and water spaces encourage social activity within the neighbourhood. The plantation of shrubs and plants in these areas creates an attractive habitat for the visitors. These spaces include a central courtyard and the wetland areas, where plant diversity attracts insects, fish, birds and small mammals.

The nectar-rich wetlands help support populations of native pollinators including butterflies, moths and bees. A wetland plant specialist will be required in order to advise on the most appropriate plantation for the central courtyard.

ELEVATED WALKWAYS A predominant design feature of the development is the spacious elevated walkways.

These provide a considerable amount of shading for the below internal spaces exposed by the large areas of glazing. These winter gardens are covered with curtain walling, therefore planters have been incorporated within their structure plants will prevent direct sunlight entering the spaces and causing over heating and glare. This also provides and additional connection with the natural environment.

RAINWATER HARVESTING

PERMEABLE PAVERS

PASSIVE STACK VENTILATION

This system collects rainwater from the rooftops and surface water from the hard landscaped areas, and is collected into tanks beneath the pathways. One at the corner of every building where he roof is lowest. This will be filtered and then reused for non potable purposes such as flushing toilets, and watering plants.

Throughout the development permeable paving will be used for the vehicle and pedestrian pathways. The porous materials will allow the infiltration of precipitation.

In addition to reducing surface runoff, permeable paving can trap suspended solids therefore filtering pollutants from stormwater. The water will then be collected underground.

A stack ventilation system will be implemented within the high rise roof structure. This effect allows cool air to enter at ground level through air vents and open windows. As the air gets warmer it becomes less dense, which means that the warm air has a tendency to rise. The stale warm air will then be extracted through the roof light openings. The roof lights also provide maximised daylighting within the internal spaces, a Belfast truss structure creates a dappled lighting effect.

CROSS VENTILATION

MECHANICAL VENTILATION

BIOMASS HEATING

SMART METER

RECYCLING BIN STORAGE

Cross ventilation is known as the Wind Effect Ventilation and is a natural method of cooling. The system relies on wind to force cool air into the building through an inlet while outlet forces warm interior air outside through the roof vents or upper window openings.

Modern natural ventilation systems also help to increase the flow of cool air coming in and assist the hot air going out.

This increases building air flow naturally. Each building is 12 m wide in order for this system to work.

A mechanical ventilation device that exhausts indoor air to the outdoors via a flexible tube or metal duct. A vent fan will draw out moisture and odors from rooms such as WCs and kitchens, improving air quality. It will be wired to the same electrical circuit that powers the light fixture.

The correct size mechanical ventilation should be installed to make sure the fan operates at a capacity sufficient for the size of the space. A wall switch operates the vent fan, which will have a timer that allows the fan to continue running for a prescribed amount of time. A louvered cover plate will protect the exit point of the vent, which keeps the duct closed when not in use.

A biomass boiler will be situated within the ground floor of the staff building. The heat is distributed through a network of insulated pipes carrying hot water that run underneath the courtyard pathway. This hot water is stored in a buffer store within the ground floor of each building. Wood pellets for the boiler are stored in a location with easy access for drop off. This method can reduce heating costs by 50% and reduce CO2 emissions by 95,000kg per year. This heat source will be supplemented with a gas fuelled boiler.

Within the ground floor of the staff building a plant room will be contained in order to control all the services throughout the establishment, such as heating, water and electricity.

Smart meters will feature in every building allowing staff to manage the temperature of individual zones.

There are opportunities for visitors to separate refuse from recycling materials these facilities will be located with various areas of the development.

SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT

PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS

TRIPLE GLAZING

UNDER FLOOR HEATING

ACOUSTICS

The use of sustainable transport is encouraged by providing secure bicycle storage for the visitors at the front entrance. This alongside a network of footpaths on site will help to promote walking and cycling. Chester city centre is within a 5 minute walking distance from the institute. The close proximity of the proposed train station with a direct route to the centre also allows easy access and encourages the use of sustainable transport methods.

Solar energy will be sourced locally from Huntington Hall Solar Farm Cheshire.

The cells convert the sunlight into electricity, which is fed back through a meter into the grid.

This surplus is used to offset the electricity used to run household appliances and lighting. The benefits of this include providing a sustainable source of energy whilst reducing electricity bills.

With large areas of the elevations being glazed it is crucial to minimise heat loss whilst maximising heat gains, reducing the need for mechanical heating. In order to achieve this triple glazed windows will be implemented, this can provide higher insulation levels and improved temperature control.

Triple glazing, can reduce energy bills by 50% and reduce noise pollution.

An electric underfloor heating system will be incorporated within spaces that are being used throughout most of the day, such as the exhibition • Gives more floor space as radiators are not needed, this gives more floor space • T a i l o r e d temperature control with precise thermostats and zoned heating control to regulate each space.

• C o n s u m e s less energy as radiators are not generally needed.

• M i n i m u m air movement means less dust and cleaner air

The high rise ceiling structures will be finished with a spray on acoustic absorber designed to reduce reflected sound, his will provide a comfortable acoustic environment.

Thick flooring insulation, acoustic rated doors with sound seals will also assist with this.

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Carbon is held above and below ground plant matter within wetland soils. As plants grow, carbon accumulates annually and is held within soils.

Science is increasing our understanding of how much carbon is captured from the atmosphere via photosynthesis) and stored by wetlands.

Blue Carbon ecosystems like wetlands and salt marshes, capture atmospheric carbon and store it in the ground at rates of up to 10 times greater than forests. Wetland soils stay wet, and so the oxygen content in the soil is low. Lower oxygen means decomposition happens more slowly, allowing organic material to build up over time. As long as these soils remain intact and carbon remains are locked up wetland soils make amazing long-term carbon sinks!

Water plants with deep root systems act as a natural filter by trapping dangerous toxic elements, heavy metals, bacteria, oil and other pollutants can be removed with the help of wetland plants. The plants do much more than filtrate our air supply, they also play a role in keeping water clean by absorbing carbon dioxide and expelling oxygen back into the water keeping the it aerated.

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COMMON REED (PHRAGMITES AUSTRALIS) This is the tallest grass in Britain, which can grow up to three metres tall, providing a habitat for many different species of breeding birds including Crane, Marsh Harrier, Cetti’s Warbler and Savi’s Warbler. They can be adapted to live in saltwater or freshwater and used for filtering sewage from water, as well as buffering pollutants from urban land.

BULRUSH (TYPHA LATIFOLIA) A Great Reed Mace, often called a Bulrush, thrives in shallow waters. It has long and elegant leaves, poker seedbeds and strong stems. It can be found in a variety of climates and is classed as an ‘obligate wetland’ species, meaning it is always in or near water. It could be considered an invasive plant, as it can interfere with the preservation of the salt marsh habitat and displace other species native to this type of climate.

SEA RUSH (JUNCUS MARITIMUS) This is a fairly plain species of rush with the advantage of being salt-tolerant. It has thin stems arching gracefully towards the ground with brownish flowers.

SEA LAVENDER (LIMONIUM VULGARE) Creating a pretty swathe of pale purple, the sea lavender, with its distinctive, small oval leaves, is in fact not at all related to the lavender flower, but instead part of the plumbago or leadwort family. It is vulnerable because it is restricted to a saltwater habitat and like a lot of saltwater organisms, is under potential threat to climate change and the rising sea level.

WATER HYACINTH The water hyacinth are often grown in Wetlands above water, they have a l with grow strong roots ,thick green leaves and beautiful sweet smelling flower that attract many insects and wildlife;... The roots absorb impurities, locking up floating particles , thereby “purifying” the water.

WATER IRIS When planted in the shallow margins, the Water iris plants are known to be one of the best aquatic plants to remove toxins from the water. Although several iris types grow in wet soil, true water iris is a semi-aquatic or bog .

ARROWHEAD Arrowheads, are a popular Wetland plant, they grow 2 to 3 feet tall, depending on the amount of nutrients available in the soil. This is an ornamental plant that provides erosion protection, as well as being an excellent food source for waterfowl, birds, and wildlife.

This plant is sturdy very hardy and will grow well in most any inland waters except for those which are very alkaline or are high in salts.

WATER LILLIES Water lilies create shade and protection for insects and wildlife like dragonflies and frogs the waters around the Wetlands.

The roots of a water lily are called rhizomes, they are fleshy tubers that absorb and store nutrients, they also absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the water, improving the environment for fish. This reduction in nutrients results in clearer water and less algae.

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SOFT LANDSCAPING

CHP BIOMASS BOILER PLANT & WOOD PELLET STORE

INSULATED PIPE RUNNIN UNDERNEATH PATHWAY

WETLANDS WITH REEDS TO FILTER GREY WATER

BUFFER STORE IN EVERY BUILDING TO STORE HEATED WATER

PLANTED GREEN AREAS

SUMMER

EQUINOX

COURTYARD OPENS OUT FACING SOUTH TO MAXIMISE SOLAR GAINS

WESTERLY WIND DIRECTION

CYCLE STORAGE TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT METHODS

SHORT WALKING DISTANCE FROM TRAIN STATION

WINTER

HOT WATER CIRCULATION

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STRUCTURAL STRATEGY

CONSTRUCTION DETAIL LEGEND:

GREEN ROOF

RC CELLULAR RAFT FLOATING PONTOON

AXONOMETRIC OF GLULAM FRAME

Timber framed structure Reference: Bird structure strong and lightweight

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1. Possible piling dependent on ground conditions 2. Reinforced concrete ground beam 3. Well consolidated hardcore compacted in 150mm thick layers 4. 100mm thick PIR foamboard floor insulation 5. Damp proof membrane to be bonded and tape sealed to knife plate stanchion base 6. Concrete floor slab 7. Levelling screed with underfloor heating pipes 8. 14mm oak floor boards 9. Cement grout infill 10. Knifeplate connection 11. Plinth facing: 80 mm precast insulating concrete unit; substructure: aluminium sheet angles; stainless steel profile 200/100/10 mm, 100 mm wide; aluminium sheet cladding, geo textile, dimpled membrane drainage surface, bitumen membrane waterproofing, 560 mm precast lightweight concrete element with expanded clay aggregate 12. Mineral based slurry sealant 13. 380mm precast rammed earth unit + 170mm foam glass gravel as thermal insulation + 140mm rammed earth 14. Polypropylene geogrid 15. Trass lime layer 16. Insulating concrete beam, reinforcing steel, longitudinal and stirrup reinforcement, diameter 8mm 17. 280 x 560mm structural glulam column 18. 280 x 920mm structural glulam beam 19. 30mm foam glass insulation 20. 330/140/12mm steel angle anchor plate, hot-dip galvanised 21. Suspended Ceiling: Quick action hanger fixed to underside of CLT structural flooring Grid carrier black hooked onto the quick action hanger Dowel clip Aluminium dowel 15 x 35 x 3300mm solid white oak panels @ 85 c/c 22. Flooring: 14mm oak floor boards 12mm flexible levelling screed with electrice heating pipes 2 x 13mm British Gypsum Gyproc plasterboard 22mm fibreboard 150mm insulation with beams and struts 13mm cross laminated timber floor slab 23. Steel mounting cleat 24. 40mm thick curtain wall glazing bar 25. 450mm thick aluminium glazing bar 26. 20mm oak board vertical cladding on 50 x 50mm soft wooden battens on 3mm breathable membrane on 50mm PiR board insulation fixed to 200 x 50mm timber studs @ 800 c/c 12mm British Gypsum Gyproc plasterboard to inner face 27. Preformed fabricated aluminium gutter fixed to adjustable brackets 28. Preservative treated red cedar shingles on 50 x 40mm treated soft wood battens on 25 x 50mm counter battens on 3mm breathable roofing membrane on 150mm PiR board insulation on 50 x 175mm timber rafters & 175mm thick PiR insulation on 20mm thick ship-lap internal cladding 29. Preformed aluminium capping and flashing unit, lapped over gutter 30. 200 x 350mm glulam timber tie beam 31. 150 x 250mm glulam timber purlin 32. 50 x 175mm sw timber rafter & 175mm PiR board insulation 33. Toughened glass balustrade 34. Fabricated steel stair case

CONSTRUCTION DETAIL

SOUTH ELEVATION EXHIBITION BUILDING

Timber Belfast Truss

Reinforced concrete ground beam Well consolidated hardcore compacted in 150mm thick layers 100mm thick PIR foamboard floor insulation Damp proof membrane to be bonded and tape sealed to knife plate stanchion base Concrete floor slab Leveling screed with underfloor heating pipes 14mm pine floor boards Cement grout infill Knifeplate connection Plinth facing: 80 mm precast insulating concrete unit; substructure: aluminium sheet angles; stainless steel profile 200/100/10 mm, 100 mm wide; aluminium sheet cladding; geo textile; dimpled membrane drainage surface; bitu men membrane waterproofing; 560 mm precast lightweight concrete element with expanded clay aggregate Mineral-based slurry sealant 380 mm precast rammed earth unit + 170 mm foam glass gravel as thermal insulation + 140 mm rammed earth Polypropylene geogrid

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

Possible piling dependent on ground conditions

Trass lime layer Insulating concrete beam; reinforcing steel, longitudinal and stirrup reinforcement, d = 8 mm 280 x 560mm structural glulam column 280 x 920mm structural glulam beam 30 mm foam glass insulation 330/140/12 mm steel angle anchor plate, hot-dip galvanized Suspended Ceiling: Quick action hanger fixed to underside of CLT structural flooring Grid carrier black hooked onto the quick action hanger Dowel clip Aluminium dowel 15 x 35 x 3300mm Solid white oak panels @ 85 c/c Flooring: 14mm pine floor boards 12mm flexible leveling screed with electric heating pipes 2x13mm British Gypsum Gyproc plasterboard 22mm fibreboard 150mm Insulation with beams and struts 130mm cross laminated timber floor slab Steel mounting cleat 40mm thick curtain wall glazing 450mm thick aluminium glazing bar 20mm Oak board vertical cladding on 50 x 50mm soft wooden battens on 3mm breathable membrane on 50mm PiR board insulation fixed to 200 x 50mm timber studs @800 c/c 12mm British Gypsum Gyproc plasterboard to inner face.

Preformed fabricated Aluminium gutter fixed to adjustable brackets.

Preservative treated Red cedar shingles on 50 x 40mm treated soft wood battens on 25 x 50mm counter battens on 3mm breathable roofing membrane on 150mm PiR board insulation on 50 x 175mm timber rafters & 175mm th PiR insulation on 20mm th ship-lap internal cladding.

Preformed Aluminium capping and flashing unit, lapped over gutter.

200 x 350mm Glulam Timber Tie Beam 150 x 250mm Glulam Timber Purlin 50 x 175mm sw Timber Rafter & 175mm PiR board Insulation Toughened Glass Balustrade.

Fabricated Steel Staircase

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LIVE PROJECT The Callister Trust Garden Pavilion

This group live project was based on the development of a new pavilion within a 100 year old ‘secret garden’ on Slatey Road in Birkenhead. The garden lies behind a 3m stone wall which has been left unused for fifteen years and is now in the process of being restored by local volunteers and the Callister Trust, for the benefit of the community.

The design of the pavilion has been utilised as a foundation to outline how an architecture practice could be managed, this includes both the design and its policy, legislation and regulation context, exposition of the organisations, relationships and management systems of the project, and a reflective summary/critical review of the project.

The RIBA Plan of Work 2013, a Risk Assessment List and Gantt charts were also analysed within this project in order to explain the work flow of the practice within the industry of architectural consultancy.

CALLISTER TRUST - CLIENT TEAM

Catherine Warren - Chairperson Allan Brame - Councillor for Oxton & Trustee Melanie Routledge - Publicity/Communications Laura Penn - Treasurer Mary O’ Neill - Secretary Peter Gammon - Retired Architect (Not part of the Trust, however attended regular meetings)

LJMU DESIGN TEAM

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A key motive for the client is the renovation of currently under used Callister Garden, in order to prolong its history and provide social, educational and training spaces for community groups and schools.

Activities envisaged include: Horticulture, growing food and flowers, woodland workshops, outdoor yoga, art and photography workshops, reading groups etc.

Another key driving force behind the Garden Pavilion Project was to preserve green space for the local community by preventing inappropriate development of the site.

The proposed pavilion will provide an iconic indoor space for all year round educational and social activities.

Groups that the Trust are currently working with include Wirral Lifelong learning, Wirral Refugee project, Wirral Change, The Spider Project, YMCA, Feed Birkenhead, Neo Community, local schools, and the Williamson Art Gallery. The Trust aspire to increase the number and variety of the groups that they are working with in order to make a positive difference within the community.

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KEY ASPECTS OF THE PROJECT

The course of action adopted in terms of policy was to provide the client with a series of options, these were then reviewed in order to determine the nature of the design. This focussed on the function, structure, appearance, materials, sustainability, storage, and community input. Due to the small scale of the pavilion the only functional requirements were to be able to access the toilets from the outside, so that gardeners and volunteers are able to use them when the pavilion is closed. The community space also needed to be open plan which incorporated a small kitchen space. After many discussions it was concluded that a small storage space in order to hold table, chairs and garden tools would be desirable, to allow for more flexibility within the community space. The structural considerations were another critical element of the design, it was important to the client that the pavilion is robust and long lasting, highlighting the possibility for misuse of the structure.

In terms of the appearance the client insisted on a design that is sympathetic to its surrounding landscape, with the use of a natural material palette. Another important requirement was for the pavilion to be as eco friendly as possible with the potential use of free flow water system, solar panels, a green roof and eco insulation. The use of timber, triple glazing and rammed earth supported the sustainability strategy.

The client also proposed the building to be carbon neutral in construction and in use, highly insulated, easy to build on site and arisings from construction should be minimal.

Alongside this the trustees highlighted particular site issues such as limited access to the garden, with only one entry through the wall, this steps down onto a busy main road. There were also many other issues in terms of access to the services due to the sloping topography of the site. In terms of the legislation and regulation context requirements for the project, these would include Planning, Building and CDM Regulations.

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RAMMED EARTH

CORTEN STEEL

BIFOLD PANELS

TIMBER

A FAMILY FORREST WORKSHOP

REFLECTION

I think that the Live Project module has been an extremely positive method of learning with regards to Management, Practice and Law, within architectural consultancy.

I found the combination of a lecture series and the hands on experience of acting as an architecture practice, particularly useful in order to progress my career in becoming a Charted Architect. The lecture series provided us with background knowledge regarding how a practice works.

Whereas, the direct meetings with the client provided us with a realistic taste of what it would be like in practice.

Alongside this the client were extremely pleasant and easy to work with. They contributed greatly to design ideas and were happy to provide us with any additional information that we required. The project was particularly interesting, due its location, environmental ambition and its natural material palette. It was also very rewarding in that we were able to make a contribution in prolonging the garden’s iconic history and assist in providing a brighter future for the community.

THE WIRRAL HERITAGE & HISTORY ASSOCIATION PROGRAMME The only criticism I have is that the project is relatively short, it would have been beneficial for the team to follow the project all the way through to Stage 7, in order for us to experience the full process. However I understand that this would be unrealistic in terms of time constraints due to other working modules.

Overall the Live Project module was a pleasurable experience, the team were proud to present the work produced and were extremely pleased to have received such positive feedback from the client.

I hope to keep in contact with the Callister Trust as I am intrigued to find out how the project will progress in the long term.

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URBAN DESIGN PROJECT Resilient Edges

POOR PUBLIC TO PRIVATE REALM DISTINCTION Apartment typologies block access to rivers edge route with visual assumption these spaces are private.

NO CONNECTION WITH RIVERS EDGE Built form does not interact with surroundings.

RESPONSE.

To summarise :

The concept for the project is based upon a number of principles.

Firstly the theory the site acts as a transition zone • Enhance tourism with a new specialist destination between industry and the city. • Open up the River Dee to allow both visitors and Secondly that Chester thrives as a tourist destination residents good quality green space therefore the site provides the opportunity to further • Tackle the impact of flooding enhance this by creating a • Develop the existing to fit appropriately with self-sustaining district whilst connecting to the the scheme existing.

• Create a transition zone between the fringe belts by Alongside both of these principles, the impact of utilising a undervalued site flooding is fundamental to the design and as such • Look towards the future of the city and provide a has become the basis for the integration of a tourist phased masterplan capable of adapting to the future destination. requirements

LACKING GOOD QUALITY GREEN SPACE

CHESTER

& THE RIVER DEE

Limited green space provisions - largely built up.

The ambition for the scheme is to assess and work with the existing alongside the One city plan, creating a scheme that fits in its context and enhances the established.

VISUAL BUFFERS BLOCK VIEWS Overgrowth along rivers edge prevent optimising of view towards Wales and river Dee.

POOR CITY CONNECTIVITY No sense of place or connection with inner city except for congested traffic.

EMBRACING THE FLOODS Flooding is highlighted as one of the major issues with the site as well as the potential future of Chester therefore the scheme throughout has focused all design principles back to dealing with this.

Capitalising on what is already a popular tourist destination opens up opportunities to utilise the flooding as both a new tourist attraction in the form of the wetlands but also provides a specialist field for research and education.

GREEN SPACE

Encourage tourists to area

HABITATS

Understanding the relationship between each of the key scheme principles is crucial to the overall proposal.

Simply put the current and future issue of flooding will be addressed consequently opening up green space within the city. In doing so urban ecology is explored, allowing habitats to develop and endangered bird species to migrate to the area. As a result this opens up the possibility of specialist research into both the habitats and species and allows the area to thrive off the benefits this has in both employment and education.

Create facilities for research and specialism

RESEARCH FLOODING

Bring education outdoors

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CHESTER Chesire West & Chester

North West England, UK

53 . 19 N 2 . 989 W O S Grid Reference: S J 4 0 5 6 6 5

FLOODPLAIN - CHANGING WATER LEVELS

3 4 M e t r e s above sea level

Rivers route poses to risk to surrounding built form and racecourse facilities.

7(20199Population , 6 4Profiles) 5 PEOPLE ( En.wikipedia.org, 2019 )

NO DISTINCT BUILT FORM TYPOLOGY Mix of built form with no consistent style.

HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT Rich history of River Dee port industry has been lost.

THE URBAN ECOSYSTEM

Bird Migration Species of bird suffering huge loses. New habitat will allow for research programmes into breeding.

Urban green space Facilitate physical activity and relaxation, and form a refuge from noise. Trees produce oxygen, and help filter out harmful air pollution, including airborne particulate matter. Water spots, from lakes to rivers and fountains, moderate temperatures.

Biodiversity Urban ecology Opportunities for the scientific study of the relation of living organisms with each other and their surroundings in the context of an urban environment.

Knowledge learned by evolving species over millions of years about how to survive through the vastly varying environmental conditions Earth has experienced.

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‘Teeming with invertebrates, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. These beautiful areas are a vital part of our natural world – the lives of animals, plants and people depend on their health.’

(The Wetland Trust, 2018)

10.1% wetland

13.5% wetland

Over the years, wetlands have been celebrated through poems, pictures and legends, from the Norfolk Broads to the Somerset Levels.

For centuries those that worked and lived in such places have learnt to respect the fruitful environments as a resource of food, fuel and protection.

WETLAND VISION - NORTH WEST

The RSPB along with the Wetland vision are looking to revive and restore the lost inheritance of wetlands to their former glory. Recent projects include Lakenheath Fen nature reserve in East Anglia, a new waterscape where a carrot field previously stood as well as Ouse Fen in Cambridgeshire where a wetland complex is to replace seven square kilometres of gravel extraction.

Wetlands are home to a wide range of species from dragonflies to endangered birds to carnivorous plants. Providing a home for such species will not only tackle their endangered status but also enable the wetland both as a tourist centre and research facility to open up opportunities for employment group roles currently lacking in Chester.

(Wetlands in the UK & Republic of Ireland)

86.5% 9.4% 1.1% 0.2% 0.1%

other land peat bogs intermedial flats salt marshes inland marshes

The aim of the scheme is to work closely with the Environmental Agency visions and guidance to tackle flood management, abstraction and pollution control whilst introducing the wetlands as a specialist tourism and scientific location within the United Kingdom.

(Types of wetlands in the UK & Republic of Ireland)

PAST

(Historical extent of wetlands)

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(Current extent of wetlands)

The proposed wetland in Chester will be salt marshes. Not only does this provide a valuable habitat for wildlife, it also acts as a ‘carbon sink’ removing carbon from the atmosphere and storing it, vital in the fight against climate change. This will also act as a form of flood defence and water purification through its absorption and filtering ‘sponge’ like cycle. This will simultaneously reduce flood risks from storms, maintain river flow particularly during dry weather and provide opportunities for rehousing the existing sewage works as a natural reed bed system within the marshlands.

Steps towards water management will include restoring and redirecting the River Dee, encouraging scientific research into the wetland habitat, introducing sustainable technology systems and ultimately utilising the wetland and river as a destination to improve the socio-demographic issues.

FUTURE

(Future potential for wetlands)

(Photographs showing North West wetland destinations)

RIPON CITY

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A CALDER

BROCKHOLES

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C

RIBBLE & ALT

C

B

D

MARTIN MERE

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E BURTON MERE

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Site

HUYTON

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WETLANDS (North West map showing Wetland vision)

Local wetland visions Future wetland soil type potential Future landscapes of importance North West tourist wetland locations Local network - species migration

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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME OF USE

MANIFESTO

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Develop the waters edge

Connect to the city

The River Dee stands at the heart of Chester however sections of it have become lost amongst their surroundings. The scheme will look to redefine the site as a waterfront destination whilst simultaneously dealing with the issues the river edge location faces.

Within close proximity to the city centre, the site is prime location for a self functioning city suburb. Currently their is a disconnect between the two therefore the scheme aims to connect with the use of bridges, walkways and the creation of an entry zone on the primary route to the centre.

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Create a sense of place Largely overgrown and overshadowed by residential builds the site has now sense of identity therefore the scheme incorporates the use of a gateway style threshold to celebrate the entrance of the site, separate the industrial and the residential areas; and create a landmark which one can locate themselves with.

Flood management systems A large portion of the site sits within a high risk flood zone. The scheme focuses on flood management systems with five phases to the project delivering appropriate stages to dealing with the impact of flooding over time.

Education & Environment • Introduce research centre - scientific study • Establish Chester as education centre for specialism • Specialist tourism industry

EDUCATION

Education & Social • Identify public space to incorporate group 0 - 5 employment • Events to encourage communal integration • Allow opportunities for all employment groups

SOCIAL

ENVIRONMENT

Social & Residential • Provision of Services • Adapt existing built form to fit overall scheme • Live, work, play - facilities to suit all lifestyles

RESIDENTIAL Environment & Residential • Consideration of typologies to co-exist with nature • Recreational Parks and good quality outdoor space • Green transport routes - bicycle paths, walkways...

Affordable & social housing

Strengthen historic links

Develop the route

Create green social spaces

Although the site is currently largely occupied by residential some are successful and others less so. The existing will be developed to fit with the overall vision.

Utilising empty sites to provide additional housing will accommodate the need for socially rented and affordable housing.

Chester is rich with history which should be celebrated. The primary route through the site will lead locals, and visitors to historic areas of Chester. Alongside this a new history will begin to unravel as the city establishes itself as a hub for ecological research, no longer entirely reliant on its past.

The scheme will aim to enhance cycle routes, walking and green spaces which can be used for families, or individuals to sit, relax and socialise. Landmarks and nodes will help people locate themselves and create a sense of place as well as clearly defining Sealand Road as a city route.

The scheme aims to create green social spaces along the proposed route and also within the areas of the wetlands.

Their will be provisions for both public and private space to allow both tourists and residents appropriate outdoor space.

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PEDESTRIAN

CYCLE

(Proposed diagram - pedestrian routes)

(Proposed diagram - cycle routes)

Zebra crossings - paving design

Scenic primary route General access routes

Scenic cycle route

Wetlands walkway

Cycle paths

The pedestrian route has been improved greatly with the new elevated walkways and distinct thresholds.

A number of zebra crossings are also suggested to soften the Sealand Road traffic for pedestrians.

PUBLIC REALM (Proposed diagram - public/private)

Much like the pedestrian routes, the cycle path although already established was cut off abruptly by the Cop park.

The proposed now allows cyclists to experience a full route of the Rivers edge.

LANDSCAPE (Proposed diagram - landscaping)

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1 2

3 2

Public space

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Public & Private Private space for public

Hard landscape

Private space

Soft landscape

The existing has huge issues with the defining of public and private space in particular where residential blocks have been placed along the Rivers edge. The proposed will therefore utilise the new train station as a clear route through connected spaces.

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Landscaping is fundamental to the scheme however although the soft landscape is evident with the introduction of the wetlands, the hard landscaping is just as crucial to transition built form to the outdoors and act as flooding infrastructure.

VEHICLE

AXIS

Bus stop

(Proposed diagram - vehicle routes)

(Proposed diagram - axis)

Bus stop

Train

Train station

Boat Park & ride

Spatial grid

Bus

Destination points

Car

Views

Access to the site via vehicle was limited primarily to car.

As with the rest of the Chester city, public transport must be developed therefore the scheme includes a new train station, bus stops along a key route, underground car parking and a bus stop for the park and ride facilities nearby.

THRESHOLDS (Proposed diagram - thresholds)

The existing views towards the site are blocked by large green buffer zones and a lack of public realm.

The proposed therefore opens up the axis towards the wetlands and concentrates the key spaces within this.

DISTRICTS

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Typology 1

Typology 3

(Proposed diagram - zoning overview)

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Typology 2

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3 3 Inner City walls Public realm - wetlands Office - Future phases

Primary thresholds

Tourism

Secondary thresholds

Residential

Threshold - hard-scape

Industrial

Thresholds within the scheme are fundamental given the location along a primary route.

These will be used to clearly define the public and private realm and change the nature of Sealand Road.

Although the zones bleed into each other more than the diagram would suggest, the proposed looks to correct the existing urban sprawl by concentrating the residential to good quality areas alongside commercial and leisure to allow a self-sustainable district.

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THE MASTERPLAN

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Arrival Destination Point - listed building as landmark

Currently the main route into the city, Sealand road will be redirected to disperse the congested traffic and allow a transition zone between the existing residential terraces and wetlands. The nature of the street will become that of a high street with commercial space at ground level of the proposed.

In order to highlight the entry threshold a gateway style entrance is proposed to give visitors a sense of entering the city and act as a visual landmark along route.

B

Terraces to match existing typology - mixed accommodation

The existing terraces are successful in their function therefore these are to be maintained however their current proximity to the main access route does not favour their privacy. Redirecting the route and building new terrace housing adjacent to these allows this section of Sealand Road to identify as a traditionally private terraced street. The proposed will transition from terraces to apartment typologies thus allowing a transition from the private residential district towards the public realm of the wetlands and high street.

C

Sealand Road Redirected away from terraced street

The new direction of Sealand Road allows the introduction of new bus stops and acts as a main public transport route with a number of crossings to soften the flow for pedestrians.

D

New Proposed High Street with openings onto wetlands

The proposed built form will exist as mixed use with both commercial and open circulation routes to ground level with residential above. This will filter pedestrians through towards the wetlands route rather than walking along the road.

E

Nature Reserve/Wetlands with elevated and sunken walkways

The wetlands exists as the major feature of the site with both elevated and sunken walkways to allow both direct routes into the city and more relaxed strolls.

F

Viewing Platforms for the Nature Reserve

Along the elevated walkways a number of adaptable spaces will exist on risen platforms for activities such as bird watching and outdoor seating. These could potentially also be built upon in the future to create islands amongst the wetlands.

G

Developed Existing Residential - proposed commercial ground level

The existing residential apartment blocks are relatively successful however their design does not interact with the River instead ground level apartments begin to confuse the public realm surrounding the rivers edge. This will be rectified by opening up the ground level of such buildings to clearly identify the public realm and introduce commercial spaces during the later phases of the scheme.

H

Public Park for Residents - capable of hosting events

The existing built form encloses a large space that is currently used for car parking. The scheme envisages this space as a private square linked to the tourist facilities of the wetlands however with potential opportunities to host public events in a good quality green space.

J

Existing Warehouse re-purposed as a Research Centre for the Nature Reserve

The existing built form poses an opportunity to be developed alongside the proposed built form to host a destination along the wetlands route and through from the train station.

K

Educational Facilities - residential floors above

Working in conjunction with the re-purposed research centre, new built form will enclose a large public square connected to the wetlands. This built form has the opportunity to integrate itself with the outdoors in design and connect with elevated walkways to the train-line.

L

Retail Square - bus stop, taxi rank and ground floor car park

In order to create a through route from both the proposed train station and as the entry point to the city centre, a new mixed use district is proposed. The public bus and park and ride service will stop here as well as a new taxi rank and underground car parking provisions.

There is the opportunity to include a range of retail spaces to allow a self-sustaining district.

M

Restaurants & Bars within Existing Arches

The existing arches will become a district to dine connecting the racecourse and site.

N

Walkways cutting under the Arches - access to racecourse

The arches will also allow access through connecting the site with the city.

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Existing Hotel developed as a new Train Station - route over arches

The existing built form currently used a hotel for the racecourses will be developed and re-purposed to host the new train station. Its location will provide both access to the racecourse, city walls and wetlands.

Q

Proposed extended public square related to the Racecourse

The new train station will be surrounded by a new public square as a open space at the end of the through route to the wetlands. This will play on the pedestrians experience of confined through the arches to open as they enter both the train station square and wetlands square either end of the route.

R

Existing Residential developed as proposed offices district

A large residential complex currently on site is to be re-purposed to host a new employment district with office spaces both small and large.

S

Proposed Hotel for visitors of the Racecourse - connection to stables

The existing hotel is to be rehoused to this location in order to clearly identify districts and optimise on both tourist attractions of the racecourse and wetlands. This also provides a connection to the office district as accommodation.

T

Re-purposed buildings as stables for the Racecourse & hotel accommodation

The existing stables of the racecourse will act as a connecting zone between the new hotel and the racecourse and offers opportunities for horses to become part of the proposed wetlands further enhancing the tourism.

U

Flood Management Office - potential future gutter infrastructure

The edge of the river allows space for a gutter infrastructure to manage the flooding and could be developed to control the water level of the wetlands.

V

Chester Boat Tour destination point - connection to hotel

The view point along the edge of the rivers edge poses an opportunity for a boat port connected to the new hotel and in the future a potential form of public transport.

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SITE SECTIONS

Steps feature down to water Borders the public square allowing visitors to walk, sit and enjoy the wetlands.

Scenic river walk

Simultaneously acts as a flood defense system allowing rising water levels to be buffered from the neigbouring buildings.

Existing cycle path improved with connections to proposed cycle path along East side of river.

Enclosed by mixed use buildings with commercial facilities to ground level to allow transparency throughout the site

Enclosed street Existing terraces will be mirrored along Sealand Road enclosing the street and redirecting the main road traffic.

Facing terraces will sit behind apartment typologies to house those displaced by the scheme and accommodate a number of socially rented and elderly accommodation.

Terrace street The existing terraces will be retained and given an identity as a distinct district by enclosing them from Sealand Road.

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Museum square

Canal route Terrace street The existing terraces will be retained and given an identity as a distinct district by enclosing them from Sealand Road.

The existing apartments along the canal are successful and as such the scheme looks to encourage a similar typology is used on the new residential sites. By connecting the canal to the wetlands it allows for this residential typology to be expanded upon in future developments of the golf course.

This square will be treated as both public in access and connection to the water as well as private in its connection to the wetland discovery museum. It will provide a location for local events and bridges the gap between the public wetlands and private canal apartments.

Enclosed canal basin Elevated walkway will separate the wetlands from the existing canal with a clean water basin. This allows potential water-sports being introduced to the area or a future canal boat docking station.

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FLOOD SCENARIOS

A major part of the masterplan was the decision to redirect the River Dee across the existing golf course and allow the half of it to flood naturally; creating a wet marshlands. This marshlands was proposed to allow nature back into the city and accommodate flocks of migratory birds.

The network of marshlands across the United Kingdom has seen a decline in recent years with some disappearing for various reasons. This masterplan made a conscious decision to make nature and the environment a priority. In addition to creating various new habitats for birds and other animals, the marshlands also helps the environment in general by being a carbon sink.

In addition to tackling environmental problems within the United Kingdom, the marshlands also made use of an existing problem with Chester; flooding. Flooding in Chester something that happens every year and according to studies will only increase in the coming years. Chester was predicted to be one of the worst hit cities in the UK for flooding. The proposed marshlands allows flooding to happen by adapting to the increase in water and sea levels. The idea was to create an area which could embrace and be resilient to these types of natural occurrences. Not only will the area take well to flooding, it will also allow various flood-sustainability tactics to be used to create energy and even travel.

The images beside represent a series of scenarios in which the marshlands has adapted to the increase of water from flooding. Some years there may be more water than others but the habitats created and ideas behind the creation of the marshlands will still hold strong.

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low level

average level

rising levels

high level

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OVERVIEW

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HOUSING PROJECT Canalside High Density Quality Living

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The chosen site is situated to the south west of the Boundary Street and Vaxhall Road intersection. It has been identified for residential development and the priority is for high density homes to address the shortage of available housing. It is in a prime location situated on the Leeds Liverpool canalside in close proximity to Sandhills railway station and only a 30 minute walk to Liverpool City centre.

This housing project aims to provide affordable and enjoyable dwellings for single professionals, first time buyers and young families. The development aims to house a maximum if 226 people in a variety of typologies.

Approx area of the site 7285m2 Key design elements: - Variety of housing typologies to appeal to a wider audience (1-6 people).

- Take full advantage of the sloping topography in order to maximise amenity space and views of the canal.

- Retain existing trees, the plantation of new trees and shrubbery adds to the quality of the public realm.

- A selection of public and private external spaces for residents.

- To encourage sociability and a sense of community.

SITE PLAN

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

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URBAN MEWS ELEVATIONS

AERIAL VIEW

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TYPOLOGIES

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MODULE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

APARTMENT BLOCKS

URBAN MEWS

INTERNAL ARRANGEMENT APARTMENT BLOCK One circulation core per three blocks situated to the east of the development, on the side of Vauxhall road. This enables all the apartments and studios to have a canalside view and the majority to be double fronted.

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SITE SECTION URBAN MEWS

SITE SECTION APARTMENT BLOCK

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VISITOR EXPERIENCE

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ENTRANCE POINT VIEW

CANALSIDE VIEW

URBAN MEWS CANALSIDE VIEW

CORNER APARTMENT BLOCK

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ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY

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INTERIOR & LIGHTING

1 FIRST

This interior study focuses on the 3 bed mews situated along the west side of the site. The analysis draws attention to the bespoke staircase which creates an unique design element allowing natural lighting to penetrate through the spaces.

The mews provides a series of public and private internal spaces within a The kitchen and living space are situated in a prime location on the ground floor which allows for easy access from the drive way. The master bedroom on the first floor which has a private living space and enhanced views of the canal The form has evolved from a rectangular volume, which has been manipulated by pushing, pulling and twisting in order to take full advantage of the topography of the site. The stepping back and staggering affect of the formation provides a series of public and private external spaces such as the north west facing balconies, which are semi private to neighbouring dwellings and will benefit from afternoon sunlight all year round.

The majority of the materials used for the internal finishes have relatively low embodied energy light coloured surfaces reflect natural lighting around the room

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FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM

2 FIRST FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM

ND FLOOR KITCHEN

4 GROUND FLOOR LIVING/DINING

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NATURAL LIGHT Large south east facing windows on the ground and first floors allow for direct sunlight to enter the interior spaces, the open plan internal arrangement allows for natural lighting to filter throughout. At basement level, rooms that require little natural lighting are positioned on the south east side. Due to the orientation of the site, larger windows face north west on all three floors to maximise views of the canal.

This provides indirect natural lighting and prevents issues such as excessive heat gain and glare within the main spaces of the mews. Additional indirect natural lighting will be gained through this glazing due to the reflection off the water’s surface.

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ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING Low energy LED light bulbs will be used for a variety of different lighting types within the mews. These include pendant, track, recessed and wall lights in order to illuminate the stair cases.

PASSIVE VENTILATION A natural cross ventilation strategy will be used to supplement the heat recovery system within the mews. Fresh cooler air will enter through the north east facing windows and will extracted through the south east facing windows.

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SPECIALIST STUDY Regional InvestigationConservation & Development Compare & Contrast Two Cultural Heritage Case Studies SPECIALIST STUDY REGIONAL INVESTIGATION

CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMPARE & CONTRAST TWO CULTURAL HERITAGE CASE STUDIES

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THE PURPOSE OF THIS SPECIALIST STUDY The purpose of this study is to analyse the conservation processes of two cultural heritage buildings, firstly The Bluecoat Chambers, School Lane, Liverpool and secondly The Manchester Museum, Oxford Road. These particular projects have been chosen due to their fascinating historical stories in terms of architectural development, their similarities in providing an extension to listed buildings and their contrasting characteristics such as their size, use and locations. The main focus is to investigate if there are any conservation approaches shared between the case studies and also if there are any major differences due their unique characteristics and significance. Alongside this, to explore if the projects have used a sensitive and sustainable approach to the conservation works and sympathetically added value to the historic buildings presenting a model of best practice standard.

CHAPTER TWO: THE BLUECOAT The objective of this chapter is to firstly understand the historical journey of the building, at three hundred years old the Bluecoat is the oldest building in Liverpool. Its fascinating history of significant events have been outlined over the course of its useful life, its story is what makes it such an extraordinary architectural gem within the heart of the city centre.

Its architectural significance is reflected in its Grade I listing and inclusion in UNESCO world heritage site, Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City. 12 This chapter will also investigate the processes and philosophies of the conservation project which occurred in 2005. Elements of the brief were, to restore the original fabric, enhance and improve the southern courtyard, provide a full refurbishment of the interiors and an iconic new extension on the south east wing accommodating for a selection of new galleries and performance space. BIQ architects designed the new extension who worked closely with Austin Lord Smith and Donald Insall Associates who were commissioned as the conservation architects. The enhanced and improved Art Centre has helped to re-establish the Bluecoat’s role reopening to the public in March 2008 to coincide with the city’s Capital of Culture celebrations. 13 The Bluecoat is shown in in the image adjacent.

CHAPTER THREE: THE MANCHESTER MUSEUM The second part of the study will begin with exploring the architectural development of the museum and how this has evolved up until the current day. This is shown in the image adjacent. The original building Grade II* listed, was designed in 1882 by Alfred Waterhouse, an expert within the Neo-Gothic architectural style, best known for designing the Manchester Town Hall and the Natural History Museum, London. The aim is to analyse the major capital project inspired by the new ethos ‘museum for life’ in transforming the museum with a two-storey extension, a new main entrance and much-improved visitor facilities. A new Special Exhibition Gallery (SEG), will provide almost three times more space for producing and hosting international exhibitions. Alongside this, the creation of a South Asian Gallery (SAG), integrating the very best of Manchester Museum’s South Asian collections and the British Museum’s world-class sculpture, textiles and artefacts. Purcell architects an awardwinning architectural practice, were commissioned as the lead consultant, conservation architect, Principal Designer and BIM co-ordinator for the proposed development of the Museum. “Through ‘The Courtyard project’, Manchester Museum will become the UK’s most imaginative, inclusive and caring museum. As the UK’s leading university museum, the museum is committed to becoming an ever more powerful source of inspiration for learning for more people. This transformation, driven by social purpose, will make the museum more relevant and welcoming to all ages and communities.”14 Construction works of the museum began August 2018 and is due to be completed in late 2020.

CHAPTER FOUR: CONCLUSION The fourth chapter will seek to determine if there are any conservation approaches shared between the Case Studies and also if there are any major difference. As a result of this the intention is to answer the following questions - Have the architects applied a sensitive approach to the conservation and design works? - Have the proposals sympathetically added value to their heritage? - Are the proposals a model of best practice standard within the field? - Do the proposals hold a sustainable future?

The Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool.

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URBAN DESIGN PROJECT Collective Spaces

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THE MASTERPLAN

OUR VISION Our vision for Elesmere Port’s waterfront is a huge step towards achieving the city’s broader strategic aims as seat out in the local plan and i line with the Ellesmere Port development board.

The overall masterplan looks to revitalise and establish the waterways as a key component towards improving the city’s overall image and townscape. The scheme will utilise a desirable location, currently undervalued and put it at the heart of the city by creating a high quality, mixed used, waterside urban district within the larger context of overall town improvement schemes looking to contribute towards the long term regional growth.

LEGEND A - Arrival Point B - Community Centre C - Childrens Playground D - Picnic Woodland Zone E - Hospitality & Residential F - Outdoor Market G - Canal Basin H - Hospitality & Residential J - Water Feature K - Waterways Museum L - Pier Walkway M - Arts & Music Venue N - Hotel P - Water Taxi Point Q - Boat Tours Point R - Education Centre S - Allotments T - Arts Quarter U - Independent Businesses Zone V - Park W - Offices Y - Canal Z - Residential

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URBAN DESIGN PROJECT - Urban Regeneration Well Being & Water

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A - Arrival Point B - Community Centre C - Childrens Playground D - Picnic Woodland Zone E - Hospitality & Residential F - Outdoor Market G - Canal Basin H - Hospitality & Residential J - Water Feature K - Waterways Museum L - Pier Walkway M - Arts & Music Venue N - Hotel P - Water Taxi Point Q - Boat Tours Point R - Education Centre S - Allotments T - Arts Quarter U - Independent Businesses Zon V - Park W - Offices Y - Canal Z - Residential

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Situated along the canal edge, the site engaes with both public and private zones of the masterplan, creating pleasurable relaxing spaces for both visitors and residents.

The destination point from Ellesmere Port town, through the masterplan is the water taxi point, this is to attract more visitors and to encourage people to travel from various cities through public transport.

The buildings enclosing the site include restaurants, bars, residential and educational facilities. These buildings are closely connected with the platforms pertruding out into the canal.

The platforms occupy pockets of activity and materiality which vary according to the public and private zones. The public and private plaforms step down either side to meet at the central point containing a floating stage. Some of these pockets include contained swimming pools, floating gardens and enclosed chill out spaces. Specific areas of the scheme are covered with staggered canopies, which replicate the angled characteristics of the masterplan.

DESIGN PRINCIPLES - Frame the masterplan with water market and the water sports canal.

- Create two new water spaces including a water taxi point and a water square.

- Provide a protected waiting area for the water taxis.

- Design pockets of activity, versitile, temporary spaces.

- Create pleasant relaxing chill out spaces.

- Include educational facilities and outdoor exercise to improve health and well-being.

- Combine soft and hard landscaping to connect sections of the masterplan.

- Selection of materials to distinguish between various activities.

- Design angled seating and planters to reflect the characteristic of the site.

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LEGEND A - Water Taxi Ticket Office B - Water Taxis C - Enclosed Waiting Area with Canopies for Water Taxis D - Pop-up Coffee Stalls for Waiting Area E - Hospitality & Residential F - Water Taxi Waiting Area G - Timber Water Taxi Waiting Platform H- Public Zone, Seating Area for Restaurants J - Public Zone, Seating Area for Viewing Events K - Canopies for Seating Area L - Kiosk for Buying Refreshments M - Primary Route Concrete Platform N - Educational Facilities P - Temporary Performance Stage Q - Residential Zone, Seating Area for Viewing Events R - Timber Platform S - Contained Pools T - Angled Concrete Seating, Combined with Planters U - Canopies for Seating Area V - Concrete Steps down to Pool W - Floating Gardens for Educational Facilities X - Educational Facilities Y - Contained Pools for Swimming Z - Seating Area for Swimming Pools & Educational Facilities

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COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN PROJECT Pattern - Metals ‘Prosthesis Reflect’ Scan for RIBA Bronze Presidents Medal Submission

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EMAIL alice-giorgia@hotmail.com

TELEPHONE Mobile: 07564767651 Part II RIBA Architectural Assistant (MArch) Architecture LJMU

ADDRESS

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

CAD SKILL SET: EXPERIENCE

RIBA Part II MArch Architecture Liverpool John Moores University

Revit: 2 years

MArch First Year Grade: 71 (Distinction)

SketchUp: 5 years

September 2018 - Completed June 2020 RIBA Part I BA Hons Architecture Liverpool John Moores University

6 Ffordd Elwy Wrexham North Wales LL12 7RE

AutoCAD: 4 years

Photoshop: 6 years Indesign: 5 years Illustrator: 3 years

Overall Grade: 75 (First Class Honours)

Lumion: 2 years

Nominated for the RIBA President Medal Bronze Award 2017

Microsoft Office

September 2014 - May 2017 College Cambria

Thesis Project, 6th Year, Semester 2 Biophilia within the Urban Context - Perspective Section, Chester

CPD & TRAINING Completed 2017-2018: - Cadassist Revit Training Architecture Essentials CMC: Training course Group Urban Design, 6th Year, Semester 1 Resilient Edges - Masterplan, Chester

A-Levels:

- Purcell Architect’s, RIBArecognised Conservation School: The Manchester Town Hall

Art & Craft: A* Mathematics: A Business Studies: D

September 2012 - July 2014

St Joseph’s Catholic & Anglican High School - Wrexham

- Cradle Training with Zarafa Cradle Installations: In order to assist with a detailed condition survey of the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral lantern.

10 GCSE’s: A*- B Notified as achieving very high standards in Art & Design

September 2006 - July 2011

- CSCS: Health, Safety & Environment Test for Operatives: Passed with 100%

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Group Urban Design, 5th Year, Semester 1 Collective Spaces - Ellesmere Port Waterside

Housing Project, 5th Year, Semester 2 Canalside, High Density Quality Living, Liverpool

Individual Urban Design, 5th Year, Semester 1 Urban Regeneration - Well Being & Water, Ellesmere Port

Comprehensive Design Project, 3rd Year, Semester 2 Pattern- Metals ‘Prosthesis Reflect’ Salford Quays, Manchester

RIBA Bronze Presidents Medal Submission - BA(Hons) Comprehensive Design Project: Pattern - Metals, Grade 78% ‘Prosthesis Reflect’ Facilitating Education, Manufacturing and Rehabilitation of human prosthetics, Pomona, Salford Quays 90

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PURCELL PROJECT DRAWINGS

TACP Architects - Wrexham, North Wales www.tacparchitects.co.uk

July 2019- September 2019 TACP have significant specialist expertise in the Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Conservation, Residential and Retail Sectors. The Practice is a long established SME with over 100 years experience in delivering complex, challenging projects for their clients that are both functional and a delight to those that work and visit them. Their aim is to ensure customer satisfaction and develop the business by embracing Design Innovation, Sustainability and Deliverability on all of their projects.

Purcell Architects - Manchester www.purcelluk.com

SKILLS & QUALITIES

I consider myself to be an enthusiastic, hard working and committed team participant within architectural projects, and enjoy contributing my creative skills throughout all the stages of the design process. I have achieved a clear growth in experience and design approach at Purcell Architects. Software skills and knowledge base have been enhanced through the completion of a variety of training courses and regularly attending CPD’s.

DESIGN & COMMUNICATION

Continuation to develop my graphic presentation skills through design reviews, project co-ordination work and peer assessment. Attained direct experience of attending project briefing, technical and site meetings through a variety of projects whilst working for Purcell.

August 2017- August 2018

Purcell works as one family of many experts: architects, designers, heritage leaders and specialist consultants. They undertake projects across 8 different core sectors, however specialise in buildings of a heritage nature. These complex projects often involve sensitive sites, listed buildings and admired places. Purcell guides their transformation through bespoke design.

Award Winning: Yr Ysgwrn, Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, North Wales

SELECTION OF ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS - The Manchester Museum Courtyard, Oxford Road Value: £13m A 1000m2 new extension distributed over 2 floors situated within the courtyard of the museum among Grade II Listed buildings, as well as brand new entrance. Contributed Purcell’s design team gaining planning permission. Attended design progress meetings, site visits and assisted with the production of the tender package.

Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Indesign & Illustrator RIBA Plan of Work Stages 3 & 4 - Caernarfon Station, Welsh Highland Railway, St Helen’s Road Value: £2m A contemporary railway station in keeping with the adjacent UNESCO World Heritage site that will improve the visitor experience and encourage people to interact with this underutilised part of the medieval walled town. Assisted the team with the production of technical drawings for the tender package. Advanced my communication skill-set through contacting various suppliers in order to obtain guidance, quotes and specifications as part of the value engineering process.

AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop RIBA Plan of Work Stage 4 - Leith Community Croft, Edinburgh To re-purpose the dilapidated former 1920s tennis pavilion as a home for Leith Community Crops In Pots and as a space for training and events. Modelling different proposals directed by the Architect in order to establish which option was feasible and best suited to the clients objectives. Assisted with the production of drawings in order to gain planning permission.

The work produced for this project was nominated for the Purcell Awards 2018, under the category Written and Communications.

AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop RIBA Plan of Work Stage 2

AMBITION To complete the RIBA Part II and III stages and become a sector specialised architect within the profession.

COMMENTS I have a polite, friendly nature and can easily communicate with people on a professional and social level.

I would be extremely grateful if you could consider my application for any suitable vacancy. I will be delighted to attend an interview at your convenience.

Manchester Museum, Proposed Entrance Elevation

REFERENCES Ian Wroot - Subject Head Architecture 2 Duckinfield Street Liverpool Merseyside L3 5RD E - I.Wroot@ljmu.ac.uk T - +44 (0) 151 904 1181

Gary Brown - Architecture Lecturer & Tutor

Caernarfon Station, St Helens Road

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