Rebecca Wingett Interior Design BA (Hons) Sutdio 2 Joie de Vivre
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There is a big range of demographics on the estate, from all ages, backgrounds and cultures. Most of the residents on the podium level are elderly residents as there are only one bedroom flats which suits their needs. The families tend to be located in Petticoat Tower as well as being scattered around the other levels of the estate which contains one, two and three bedroom flats. There is residents parking in the car park on the ground floor behind the shops and further carpark below in the basement accessed via a ramp in Artisan Street by the community centre.
The shops immediately below are somewhat vacant excluding, textile shops, cafÊs, especially down Harrow Place, and a jewellers. However Petticoat Lane Market is open on Sundays 10am – 2pm and Wentworth Street is usually always open with food stalls during lunchtimes. There are lots of cafÊs in this area, due to being near Liverpool Street Station and attracting city workers, however there are also lots of bars near Bishopsgate, as well as restaurants nearer the station The flats themselves range from different sizes and qualities. The one bedroom.
flats on the podium level consist of bedroom, bathroom, living and kitchen space with storage space. The two bedroom flats on the level above have access to their own balconies facing onto the podium. The three bedrooms are spread across two levels with access via a front door as well as patio doors onto the walkways facing onto the podium. Most residents appreciate the lack of privacy of this and tend to use the front doors and front access rather than using the podium balconies that look right into the living area. However, some residents find problems with deliveries and postmen getting lost or confused.
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In the 1880s a wave of Irish as well as Jewish communities arrived in the UK, especially London. These Jewish communities tended to settle in East London around Petticoat Lane and Spitalfields. The map above shows where the estate is now, which used to be a Victorian warehouse which were very common in this area. Across the road is a Jewish free school which shows their presence in the area. Their presence was also seen in the trades and skills they brought with them to the UK, like tailoring and baking. The longest living Jewish trade union, The London Jewish Bakers Union, was established in this area where
a silk banner was hung from shop fronts to indicate that the bread made there had been done so under acceptable working conditions. One side of the banner read English and the other side read Yiddish which appealed to all the communities. It is thanks to these Jewish communities why Spitalfields and Brick Lane are so popular with bread today, and a concept that should be pushed in Petticoat Lane also. Middlesex Street Estate is a housing estate in the Portsoken Ward on the east side of the City of London. The estate was built between 1965 and 1970 and
compromises of one, two and three bedroom flats, as well as a 24 storey tower known as the Petticoat Tower. During this period, Brutalist architecture became a popular solution for rebuilding post-war Britain and the rest of Europe. The main materials used were concrete and brick, but especially concrete because it was cheap and scalable.
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Middlesex Street sits comfortably inbetween the City of London and the Tower of Hamlets borough in the East of the city. Originally, the East End was characterised as being a poor area as most of the undesirable but essential industries were established there; like fish farms, slaughter houses, lead making, bone processing and gun powder production. Their position just outside of the city meant it was close enough to import back, but not too close that it affected the London population with the smell of urine used in tanning or the dangerous risks associated with producing gun powder. However it is
these industries and the East End as a whole that is pivotal and essential to the capitals profits and succession.
Being close by to the river, the East End also attracted lots of immigrants and refugees to the area including Huguenots fleeing persecution in France who mainly resided in the Spitalfields and Petticoat Lane area. Whilst Victorian industrialisation was succeeding, in turn increasing job opportunities, the influx of immigrants was not matched by an increase in housing which led to overcrowding and cramped living conditions. The area quickly developed a
reputation for poverty, crime, violence and gangs. Post war Britain saw a lot of the East End bombed during the Blitz and furthermore with the slum clearance scheme in the 1960s and 1970s. This new programme also saw the emergence of Brutalist architecture, like Middlesex Street Estate, that involved cheap materials like brick and concrete, but could produce large buildings to accommodate the growing East End population.
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East London is mixed with lots of different communities and cultures which the concept aims to unite together with a market stall and shop which can accommodate all. The aim is to create a bread shop and market that will sell different types of bread, pastries and cakes from different countries and regions for everyone to enjoy. There are a few bakeries in the area, mainly in and around Spitalfields market and Shoreditch. Jewish pastries in particular have become very popular in Brick Lane seeing predominantly beigl shops popping up. Bakeries closer to
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Middlesex Street are around Liverpool Street Station which are more fast food or take out restaurants rather than intimate, personal bakeries. Other shops nearby focus more on corporate clients and events rather than serving the local community. This shows that there is space for pastry and bakery shops in the area, like beigl shops, but they need to be unique from the popular breads available up the road. This offers the opportunity to explore other cultures’ different types of bread to sell that would fit better within the community. Where these different types of breads
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and pastries originate from are also important to the design because they all have different shapes for different reasons, whether it be cultural, religious or representative. At different times, and for different reasons, these breads have found their way tot East London and have developed or adopted other ingredients to become popular in the UK. The cities 2036 plan is to create futuristic city for all different communities, whilst still remembering and honouring the past which is also the back bone of this concept – to create a market stall and shop which will merge these different breads and pastries to unite communities
The local Draft plan for the City of London sets out a vision for the city within the new twenty years. It is broken down into categories; society, economy, environments and areas of key change.
traffic and congestions. Transport also aims to be more efficient and allow greater flow through and around the city, principally via the opening of the new Elizabethan line.
Retail & Eateries The plan proposes to increase the cities office floorspace by 2036 to maintain its position as the world leading international financial and professional service centre.
Housing Most of the City’s housing is concentration around the edge of the city in the four estates. The plan requires the City to deliver 146 new homes each year during the period 2019-2029. The city also wants to create affordable homes and create more schemes that will help rent, buy or house share or lets to happen which will help communities.
Transport The city wants to provide a more attractive and safer environment for pedestrians and cyclists by reducing
The Economy London is striving to become a 24/7 hour city which includes retail spaces instead of being Monday-Friday. Extending trading hours will enable greater profits to be made and the city will support business so they can offer to everyone, not just the city workers as the plan suggests.
This structure enables the market stall to be adaptable for the seller to change around if required. Depending on the quantity they are selling, they can have one or six structures. As they are on wheels, it makes the stall easy to move and change around which could be dotted all around the market. Monday – Saturday the stalls will be stored inside the shop and used to store bread. An ash timbre frame will be used because it is light colouring which will add a softness to the concrete, as well as being light weight which will make it
easier to move. Ash wood has a lot of strength and shook resistance which enables it to be easy to work with, even making it circular. It also has a historical significance as it was commonly used as a popular building material in the East End of London in the 1800s which adds value to the important of Petticoat Lane market and remembering the past, to be weather resistant however it will need to be treated in order to maintain its durability. The market stall created allows it to be adapted to work in different environments, it can be rolled
onto Middlesex Street and have as many as needed for market day. The stall can also work within the shop too or outside to help draw customers inside.
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Concrete Samples 1. Added an acrylic paint which demonstrates that concrete can be any colour
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Added a copper mesh to the concrete to create a rough finish
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Added contextual materials like the 5 cardboard used on the shop floor walls. This will give the concrete a softer finish rather than feeling very cold
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Used cement and stones which gave it a very rough finish Added a copper mesh to the concrete to create a rough finish Added contextual materials like the cardboard used on the shop floor walls. This will give the concrete a softer finish rather than feeling very cold Used a different but similar cardboard with holes in which again gives the
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Used a different but similar cardboard with holes in which again gives the concrete a softer finish Added a yellow net material that created more diamond shapes in the top layer of concrete
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Process for making Concrete Samples 1. Prepare concrete for mixing and adding water 2.
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A large communal RichLite table will be the focus point in the shop to allow people to sit together and eat their bread. There is also other seating options like table and chairs and circular wooden chairs on the walls made from ash. Flour bags and basket chairs are used as seats too which creates a dynamic mixing up the seating arrangements. The flour bag also has a connection with the intimate atmosphere of bread making and being in a bakery. The market stalls adaptability means it can be used on the street, outside the shop in the under croft, or inside to
display products. As well as this, wooden ash circular shelving will be on the walls near the entrance. This allows adaptability for what bread and pastries are being displayed and can be changed day to day. Instead of a set kitchen there is a worktop in the middle of the space with ovens and preparation space. This will create an atmosphere where is feels as if the kitchen is in the shop, rather than the shop squeezed into the kitchen. It will allow smells and noise to carry around the space which is all open planned.
Wooden diamond panelling will cover the walls to provide shelving and storage within the walls. This gives the shop the flexibility to change where to place products.
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There will be a mix of raw concrete with ash wooden walls to give a softer aesthetic against the cold concrete. The cardboard materiality and diamond shape will be continued with the furniture by use of chairs, lamps and tables. A map of the world, made from Starlight Bencore, will be suspended from the ceiling following the angle of the shop. This will be under the skylight to allow light to project down and reflect the patterns onto the communal table and around the shop. Upstairs is a toilet available for both staff
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and customers, as well as storage and a breakaway space for staff. This can hold ingredients as well as cutlery and packaging.
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The ne project was designing a two bedroom flat in the Middlesex Street Estate. Developing and understanding the family that would live in the flat was very important to acknowledge how they live, what they need in the flat and what it needs to offer them. This routine diagram shows a typical day in the life of two members of the family – mum and dad. It shows Dad waking up early to go for a morning run then having a shower to get ready for work whereas Mum walks the dog in the morning before starting work. Living in the City, both have the option to walk to the office to avoid using public transport, which is a big pull factor for
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young professional peoples wanting to live in and near London.
A sociable kitchen/living area is also important for the family to unite together or an evening after a long day at work.
The estate has a private podium level, which the balcony overlooks, allowing parents to keep an eye on their children playing in the playground or ball court on the podium level. The family also have the opportunity to be part of the community in different ways like the gardening club, outdoor events in the Summer and festive parties.
Working five days a week leaves the weekend for the couple to socialise. The flat will need the flexibility for entertaining guests and having friends and family over to visit. The couple also have a dog, Diego, that required two walks a day. The podium level makes this easier as it avoids having to leave the estate.
The layout of the flat as well is important to allow space for the couple to entertain guests and have family and friends over.
Andy is a very health orientated and is very passionate about his fitness. He cycles sometimes to work and he always goes for bike rides at the weekends. He is also focused on growing his own food and cooking. Normally he buys food after work and cooks it straight away meaning there isn't a great need for storage for food, instead just saucepans and frying pans. Clothes storage is also important – as well as suits he wears to work he needs storage for his sporting clothes too and shoes.
Stephanie is pregnant and works from home frequently so needs a workstation for her laptop and books. She also owns a lot of books that she reads for work, as well as having dresses that she wears to work. Stephanie is also very focused on skincare and has lots of make up, moisturisers and hair products that all needs storing, as well as a place to apply it. .
In preparation for the arrival of the baby, the couple need storage for prams, changing tables and highchairs. The baby will also need storage for clothes, tops and nappies. Although the dog doesn’t have a lot of belongings, he does have a dog bed, lead, grooming brushes as well as dog food, food bowl and water bowl.
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The existing kitchen in the flat is a small gallery layout with cabinets and units along the outside wall. There is a sink, draining board, oven and small fridge and freezer with open space for a washing machine. At the end of the kitchen is space for a dining table with some chairs. The family do not require lots of storage for food products and kitchen utensils so this kitchen layout would suit them in this sense. However, they want more of an open plan flat with the ability to move spaces around, so this needs to be developed.
The new kitchen will have cupboards and draws to hold all of their kitchen belongings, like food products, cleaning items and kitchen utensils. There is also the opportunity for lots of worktop space to allow for food preparation or work space. The cupboards also allow space for smaller appliances to be stored, like kettle and a toaster.
A separate worktop can be folded out away from the kitchen to allow for seating. This can then be folded away and the chairs moved to provide more space. The worktop can also double up as a workspace too.
Rich Lite will be used for the kitchen because of its sustainability, heat and water resistance which suits preparing food, as well as the ability to kill bacteria making it easy to keep clean. This material is also used in the shop downstairs creating more sustainable furniture and a theme throughout
FUNCTIONS OF THE KITCHEN ‘A’ Collecting Ingredients Grabbing food products from the fridge or storage and taking them to point ‘B’ or ‘C’ ‘B’ Ingredient Preparation Chopping and preparing food, which will become the messiest part of the kitchen. Here needs to be cutlery and food preparation utensils. ‘C’ Ingredients Waiting Bowls with prepared ingredients will be placed here and ready to go into the oven or microwave etc. Here needs to be bowls, plates, saucepans and pots
‘D’ Cooking Here food will be cooked and prepared ‘E’ Serving Food Finished meals will be placed at this point ready to be eaten or taken away to be eaten. Other features to consider • Space to put down groceries and products whilst storing away in the cupboards • Seating areas • Smaller kitchen appliances like kettles and toasters • Fridge, oven, sink
The family can grow their own within the flat instead of only relying on outdoor space. Shelving above for storage of plates, bowls, ornaments or books. Another worktop can be folded out to create seating areas with space for seating around the worktop. Oven and hob with draws underneath for storage with exposed concrete walls.
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This section demonstrates where the staircases are in the flats and how they are parallel to each other. Therefore, there isn’t a lot of room to design a new staircase, due to head heights and entrance space. Therefore, the problems of the existing staircase need to be weighed against what could change to make the space better. Currently the stairs cut into the middle of the flat but this also divides the large space up. However, the sections show there is limited head height and no many other alternatives for a new staircase design. Although, the existing ones could
be adapted to hold a lot more storage, which is something the flat is lacking.
plan spaces, as well as providing clever storage solutions.
FUNCTIONS OF A STAIRCASE Domestic staircases offer three main points into a space – access, space and aesthetics. The practicality of the staircases are that they provide access from one level to another, but this journey could offer much more than just travelling from one point to another. Aesthetically, staircases have been used as statements, as they are usually the first thing you see when entering a home. Logically however they can be used as partitions to divide and breakup open
The staircase will stay the same structurally but will be adapted to incorporate storage in the draws as well as cupboards underneath for storage. These can be used for clothing, shoes, dog leads or books etc.
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A projector can be used for when the family want to watch television or work on a larger screen than on their laptop, but the living area provides space for the family to unite and sit together or entertain guests. The balcony gives space for growing their own fruit and vegetables whilst providing space for the family to sit outdoors. The balcony also overlooks the podium. Bifold doors allow for the space to be opened up even more whilst allowing more light to travel around the flat. The kitchen and living space is open plan
to give more flexibility for the family. When they want to study the dining table can pull out from the kitchen worktop to provide a desk, or for entertaining guests. The outdoor shed allows for extra storage like Andy and Stephanie's bikes and the babies buggy along with other fitted shelving around.
There is extra storage in the cupboard at the top of the stairs for shoes and coats. The entrance hallway leads straight onto the staircase which gives access downstairs to the open plan flat.
The master bedroom consists of a double bed and lots of storage with fitted wardrobes and access to storage under the staircase too. The market stall structure is repeated too but smaller to make a bedside table with a cupboard at the bottom and pull out shelves. Sliding doors allow for more space within the flat whilst still providing privacy and controlling noise, which is crucial for having a young baby.
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The staircase provides cupboard space underneath for hanging and storing shoes, clothes, bags and books. There are also draws within the steps for further storage. The cupboard space can also be accessed in the master bedroom too as well as further storage in the fitted wardrobes opposite the bed.
ash shelves hung on the walls in the open plan living room/kitchen area. This is to allow the family to grow their own and become more healthy, eating more fruit and vegetables whilst also growing their own herbs..
Circular shelving made from ash on the bedroom and kitchen walls allows for extra storage. The market stall structure is also used as bedside tables for cupboard space and pull out shelves.
The balcony further provides more space to grow their own as well as outdoor area to sit down and relax. The market stall can also be repeated here too for hanging or potted plants. More circular ash shelving is used for hanging and growing plants in the cooking area too.
Plants are grown inside the flat in circular
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wardrobe in the nursery to provide a designated space for changing the baby. Being able to fold away also gives more flexibility and space for the family . The bathroom has a shower bath which makes it easier for washing the baby. There is a cabinet underneath the sink for storage for Stephanie’s creams and perfumes, as well as cupboards along the side of the room holding the boiler and water pipes too.
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The entrance is upstairs and accessed via the staircase right by the front door. This walkway links back to the podium and lifts or stairs downstairs out of the estate onto Middlesex Street. The downstairs flat offers the two bedrooms facing the front and the kitchen and living space looking out onto the podium level. The flat is flexible to meet the needs of the family, like raising a young baby, reading and working from home, whilst enjoying time together and entertaining guests.
Level 2 of the shop provides space for a public toilet, kitchen and staff area. Dishes can be washed and food can be prepared to restock the market stalls and shelves with fresh products. Drinks can also be made up here to sell downstairs. The shop has a multi functional space, with buying, selling, cooking and eating area all in one. Products are stocked in the market stall and shelves whilst tables are available for customers to sit in and eat their bread