AWAIS AYUB P O R T F O L I O
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SOCIAL LIBRARY, HO CHI MINH
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VISITORS CENTRE, CONWY
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OTHER WORKS
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SOCIAL LIBRARY PROJECT LOCATION: HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM PROJECT YEAR: 3RD YEAR, SEMESTER 2 THE FOCUS OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO UNDERSTAND THE CULTURE, CONTEXT AND PLACE. THE BUILDING HAD TO RESPOND TO THE CLIMATE AND PERFORM IN EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE PROPOSAL HAD TO HAVE A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONTEXT. RESPONDING TO THE DIFFERENT HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMICL FACTORS WAS A CHALLENGE BUT WAS A INTERESTING PROJECT TO WORK ON. MY RESPONSE TO THE PROJECT WAS TO CREATE AN OPENESS WITHIN A CLOSED RESIDENTIAL AREA WHICH PRACTISES AN EXTERNAL STACK EFFECT AND OPEN VENTILATION FOR SOCIAL SPACES AND STUDY AREAS.
RESTRICTED SPACE Located in the South of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City has developed a lot from layers of historical, political and social factors. The city is a rapidly growing place with new infrastructure being built wherever you look. Across the river from District 1 is District 4 where the chaos flows through both parts of the city. District 4 is residential heavy area which makes for an interesting site when studying the patterns of the people’s lives who live in the area. The journey of the design begins from the people who live in the area. A lot of knowledge was discovered when taking out an Urban Study within the selected and wider area of the proposed site. JOURNEY FROM DISTRICT 1 TO DISTRICT 4
VIETNAM, HO CHI MINH
SITE LOCATION - DISTRICT 4, PHUONG 12
HO CHI MINH, DISTRICT 4
SITE SECTION
OVERVIEW OF SITE
TRANSFORMING THE EXPERIENCE
REDIFINING THE GRAIN
CLOSURE OPENESS
EXISTING ROUTES
NEW ROUTES
DEVELOPMENT FOR MOVEMENT AND SPACE AROUND THE BUILDING
OPENESS WITHIN A CLOSURE
FORM CONCEPT The basic forms of the Library come from two main theories of how the brain works when studying. One part of the brain stores the information and the other part revises it. Creating this theory into a physical form express the language of learning through physical architecture.
DEVELOPMENT FOR MOVEMENT WITHIN THE BUILDING
CONCEPT VISUAL FOR NEW AREA
A flowing open plan to specifically replicate the new urban fabric of the area. Open design also avoids turning the spaces into tight cramped buildings with bad ventilation seen in many projects being built during the rapid growth of Vietnams urban grain.
GROUND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
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2 1 - Reception 2 - Book Returns 3 - Book Sharing / Check Out Area 4 - Cafe 5 - Outdoor Area 6 - Seat Storage 7 - Staff Area 8 - Toilets 9 - Plant Room 10 - Fire Exit
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1 - Reception Seating 2 - Break Out Area 3 - Adaptable Room 4 - Computer Area 5 - Group study Area 6 - Independent Study Pods 7 - Staff Area 8 - Toilets 9 - Plant Room 10 - Fire Exit
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1 - Library 2 - Reading Space 3 - Fire Exit
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ENVIROMENTAL STRATERGY Double skin perforated facade which is created to allow light in but filter the heat from the climate. the facade allows wind to travel through the space which helps cool down the area and space below by enforcing the stack effect.
EXTERNAL STACK CONCEPT
EXTERNAL STACK WITH OPEN VENTED AREAS
EXTERNAL STACK WITH OPEN VENTED AREAS
DOUBLE FACADE TO PREVENT OVERHEATING
DOUBLE SKIN REFLECTING HEAT
FACADE WHICH PROVIDES SHADE BUT ALLOWS LIGHT
INTERIOR FROM THE FACADE
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HYBRID CONNCECTION
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STRUCTURE The structure consists of a main Reinforced Concrete structure with 250 x 250mm Colum and beam system attached to a 300 x 300mm Glulam column and 300 x 500mm beam. From using Reinforced Concrete for the main structure of the building this allowed for larger open spans with bigger spaces for better circulation. The Glulam structure is supported from the Concrete base which helps with loads from the cantilever under base. The Structure sits on a Pile Cap foundation. This hybrid structural system benefits the loads of both structures from the strength and spans of the Concrete and the light Glulam structure which spans in height.
GLULAM & CONCRETE CONNECTION
PILE CAP POSITIONING
1. Pile Depth 200mm 2. Pile Foundation 500mm 3. Subase 300 mm 4. Screed 70mm 5. DPM 15 mm 20 6. Insulation 100 mm 7. DPM 15 mm 19 8. Concrete 135mm 9. DPC 15 mm 10. Concrete 60 mm 11. Plaster Board 10 mm 12. Insulation 100 mm 13. Concrete 150 mm 14. Ceiling 50 mm 15. Concrete Floor 450 mm 16. Suspended Floor 25 mm 17. Insulation 100 mm 18. Joists 50 x 100 mm 19. Galv Steel Post Base 20. Sealant 100 x 50 mm 21. Timber Structure Josists 500mm 22. Connection Screws 8 23. Steel Plate 7 24. Timber Structure 300 mm 6 25. Metal angle screw fixed 5 into concrete ceiling 4 26. Connection Tie 27. Stainless Steel Sheets 40 mm
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VISITORS CENTRE PROJECT LOCATION: CONWY, WALES PROJECT YEAR: 3RD YEAR, SEMESTER 1 THE FOCUS OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO EXPLORE THE NOTION OF EVENT, SPACE AND FORM. IT HAD TO BE PERSONAL BUT ALSO CONNECT TO THE LOCATION OF THE BUILDING. AS I HAD NO PERSONAL CONNECTION WITH CONWY, I HAD TO FIND A RELATIONSHIP THAT HAD A PURPOSE TO THE TOWN BUT ALSO A CONNECTION TO MY SELF. THE CONCEPT OF THE PROJECT WAS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY ISSUES TO THE THINGS THEY USUALLY CANT EXPERIECE IN THE TOWN, TO INEGRATE PEOPLE AND EVENTS THROUGH ARCHITECTURE.
SITE LOCATION Conwy, Wales
The focus of this project was to explore the notion of Event, Space and Form. It had to be a personal reason, one that motivated you but also considered the location itself. As there was no personal connection to Conwy, I had to find a relationship that had a purpose to the town but also a personal connection to myself. When exploring Conwy, the castle wall gave the town a very strong edge but also a feeling of protection. Protection from the exposure of the sea which connects to the river. There was also a lack of connection to the river Conwy as you walked down the pier as there wasn’t an opportunity to connect to the water and perhaps see Conwy from an unfamiliar perspective. You could enjoy and experience almost everything Conwy had to offer but a person with mobility issues wouldn’t be able to do the same. One of my favourite experiences was to climb the stairs to the castle wall and overlook the town. A person in a wheelchair for example wouldn’t be able to experience the top of the castle wall. My father is wheel chair bound so this gave me a reason to design a solution. One which provides less able people an opportunity to experience Conwy the same as any other induvial could and create a connection to the river.
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"to put together parts or elements and combine them into a whole" The painting above I did after visiting Conwy represents the problem with integration with access, water and edge of the town. The design solution is to create a space which allows ease of access to the top of the castle wall and an opportunity to experience the river. The Event is the route to the caste wall itself and a tour via the river of the town. The space is a cafe complimenting waiting upon the arrival of the boats and the form is derived from the function but also surrounding environment. Celebrating the castle wall which also complimenting the views out to the river. Designing this solution creates integration of the towns physical landscape and people’s physical abilities. An opportunity for everyone to get more from a trip to Conwy.
CONCEPT & DESIGN DRIVERS
Beauty of deterioration
My concept for this design project is Integration of Areas, Elements and Humans. My main design driver is focused on people with mobility issues. Below is my concept sketch which I did at the start of the project representing different elements mixed together with the use of integration through architecture.
My elevator design for the building is an expression and experience within itself. The facade shows slow deterioration which I got inspiration from the castle wall which helps my elevator relate to its surroundings. The reason there is a beauty in deterioration of the panels is because the higher up you go the brighter the lift is as it allows more light in and more views which creates an atmosphere.
PRECEDENTS
BUNNY RUN BOAT DOCK AUSTIN, TEXAS
Archer windows When I visited Conwy, I noticed all the best views where from high up in the castle, however all these views were from small narrow archer windows. I have continued this connection into my design. These narrow windows leave a sense of mystery to the viewer to wonder what is beyond the castle wall as the view is not clear. The sense of mystery persuades the visitor to use the lift and get a real sense of what is on the other side of the wall. I have continued these small narrow openings throughout and onto the elevator.
NEW ACCESS TO THE OLD TOWN OF GIRONELLA
LOCATION PLAN
VEGETATION
WATER
SITE PLAN
SITE SECTION
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
MAIN ENTRANCE
This section of the building is always open for public access to the castle wall but is also the main entrance to the reception/cafe. The windows down the side of the corridor represent the archer gaps which are found throughout the town walls. Linking to the town’s architecture to the route of the castle wall provides a relatable experience as you approach the elevator.
CAFE/SEATING AREA
1. MAIN ENTERANCE 2. ELEVATOR 3. RECEPTION LOBBY 4. DISABLE TOILET 5. CAFE/SEATING AREA
This is the main reception/cafe area which is a casual seating area facing towards the views across the water. This space includes swinging chairs which give a factor of fun to the space and creates a casual atmosphere. The glulam beams are intentionally exposed to create a warm feeling and materials that link land to the water (boats). This is a space designed for seating as you wait for your boat to arrive after purchasing a ticket for a boat tour of Conwy, as you wait you can grab a drink and enjoy the views.
ELEVATOR PLAN
ELEVATOR INTERIOR
The elevator is an atmospheric experience which represents the beauty of deterioration. This is showing the inside of the elevator, as you go up more panels are removed which allows light in. The higher up you go the views also change, with all these features it feels like a natural journey to the castle wall and responds well to its surroundings.
ELEVATOR ENTRANCE FROM CASTLE WALL
1. ELEVATOR 2. BRIDGE 3. CASTLE WALL From the top of the castle wall this is also an alternative route back down to the key which creates new access routes and improves circulation in the town. This connection between the bottom of the wall and top is important and really helps connect the new with the old. This takes away the feeling of the wall being the edge of the town and opens new perspective and routes.
BUILDING SECTIONS
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SECTION 2
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION & ENVIROMENTAL
STACK EFFECT
GLAZING SCOTLARCH RW102 FOLDED L BEAM 80.0 STEEL GLAZING
STANDING SEAM
HIDDEN GUTTER TIMBER CLADDING WALL TIES INTERNAL FINISH RENDER INSULATION
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OTHER WORKS
SKETCHES
MODEL MAKING
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