Architecture Portfolio | Bradford Terminal for Cultural Exchange

TERMINAL FOR CULTURE EXCHANGE Ayaz Khan

Bradford

Site Bradford has the third highest number of 0-15 year olds (124,650). Nearly one-quarter (23.6%) of District’s population is aged under 16. The district also has the largest proportion of people of Pakistatni ethnic origin (20.3%) in England. In terms of education, 25.3% of 16 to 74 year olds are educated to degree level.

65.3% of 16-64 year olds are in employment.

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With over 170 distinct religions counted in the UK, the religious make-up of the UK is diverse, complex and multicultural. The 2011 Census states that minority and alternative religions are steadily growing, for example Islam. Bradford is at the forefront of this growth, it has an increasing number of migrants every year due to its appeal to a diversity of populations.

I conducted a questionnaire study entitled ‘What is Bradford to You?’ that consisted of 20 random individuals in Centenary Square and asked them what three words they best associated with Bradford. The graph above shows the profession of the individuals and the circular diagram shows the popularity of their chosen answers.

A mixture of quesitons were asked in order to allow for a wide variety of responses.

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Theoretical Agenda

Theoretical implementation

Gustav Freytag was a novelist and playwright. In his book ‘Technique of Drama’, he introduced a concept known as ‘Freytag’s five-part dramatic arc of Freytag’s pyramid’. This concept was made to be implemented in multiple industries to structure narrative, and is an elaboration on the writings by Greek philosopher Aristotle. The five stages are:

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The idea was to incorporate these five stages into the design process in order to create a sequence of events which follows the sequence of accomodation through the building. The image below shows this promenade, hilighting the start, located in Site 1, finishing in Site 2. I have also stated the types of moods that I wish to depict within each space.

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Instead of the traditional architectural method of producing form by taking into account the site and function, this experiment of routes will allow the form to be informed by the intended journey through the site.

These drawings are defined by parameters such as the spine, axis, centre of site and an offset of the centre of Centenary Square. This was explored further through models and sketches to determine the most pragmatic and appropriate route through the site.

Each circular intersection in the diagram represents one point of the five stages of narrative outlined by Gustav Freytag.

The arrow depicts the beginning of the stages, the ‘Exposition’.

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Bisset Adams’ Idea Store

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Tres Grande Bibliotheque

Birmingham City Library

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The numbers 1 to 5 represent the intended routes I wish to apply to the site.

The idea is to form an amalgamation of these in order to define an abstracted route that would be rooted by the original narrative of the five stages.

The Proposed Terminal for Cultural Exhange in Bradford will be a:

Tectonic Strategies

Brief The main aim of the proposed Terminal for Cultural Exchange is:

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To establish a coherent, well designed body of architecture integrated effectively into the everexpanding cityscape of Bradford City Centre’s master plan.

The architecture will be used to:

Learn Celebrate Connect Create Observe Play Experience

Kinaesthetic learning centre - a centre to expand the learning for children, young people and adults. Aimed to be done through using visual aids and also physical hands-on experience.

Community interaction space - a central point for the interaction between locals and other residents around the UK. A space that can be versatile and malleable to suit a variety of occasions.

Literature centre - a new installation to Bradford’s literary scene. After the decommissioning of the City Library located next to the Media Museum, the city needs a strong mediator which connects the students of Bradford University and College as they traverse from the Interchange to the study facility. This section of the facility aims to capture the constant desire to create, grow and liberate Bradford’s community.

Memory store - this will be a space to gather, preserve, present and help interpret the collective memory and identity of the city and its communities and surroundings. Almost a museum, this space will gather the history of Bradford’s vibrant communities.

Promoter of diversity - it will grow out of the multi-ethnic and cultural diversity of Bradford and the rest of the UK, promoting understanding and community confidence.

Innovator and regenarator - working with individuals and businesses around the area to encourage a space for enterprise and to help expose local creative talent which would help boost the economy.

Destination for leisure, culture and the arts - it will be an exciting landmark for users and visitors from Bradford and beyond.

The Cultural Centre’s will deliver an accessible and inspirational learning experience, to undertake pioneering research and to engage fully with the community.

Stimulator of knowledge - it will generate new forms of information in digital formats to communicate and facilitate ideas, sharing its learning style, creativity and cultural expression in innovative and imaginative ways.

Promoter of sustainability - The building design should employ suitable sustainable materials and be energy efficient in terms of consumption to output ratio. It should also consider the microclimate and its impact on the wider context.

Catalyst for Bradford’s local art scene - it will be distinctively of Bradford, a landmark which will add to Bradford’s title of the first UNESCO city of film and an elaboration of Bradford’s other distinctive media-related architecture.

Link between two sides - the architecture will forge links between the city centre. With the users and architecture around it, using the road which divides the two sides as a tool to encourage pedestrians and vehicles to interact with the space..

Local History Area

Spatial Schedule

From Town to City, The Growth of Bradford 150 m3

Meeting Rooms 10 m3

Cultural Studies Area

Info Desk

Seating Shelving Fiction Non-Fiction DVD/BluRay/Audiobooks Multicultural Learning 400 m3

Visual Exploration

Main Entrance Atrium Foyer/Lounge Information Bag Drop Off Lockers 337.5 m3

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Administration Offices Staff Room Conference Room 50 m3

Workshops/Studios Local Customs Learning Area Group Participation Spaces 100 m3

Eastern History Area Ipads/Online/Technological Learning Resources 150 m3

Exhibition Spaces Art Displays David Hockney Tribute 480 m3

Quiet Study Rooms/Spaces 60 m3

Public Section Seating Shelving Play Area 150 m3

Open Air Auditorium

Book/ Mail/ Delivery Area

Indoor/Outdoor Multicultural Learning Zone Event Hosting Space Ø:10 m

Storage Garbage Area 12.5 m3

Self Checkout Spaces

Virtual Services

Display Area (Books/Technology) 20 m3

Electronic/Physical Notices Accessible Information 24/7 10 m3

Toilet Facilities Public Toilets Baby Change 30 m3

Plant room 20 m3

Engagement Area Skate Park Activity/ Leisure Spaces Ø:24 m

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1 Courtyard 2 Lift 3 Outdoor Seating 4 Main Entrance 5 Reception 6 Self Checkout Spaces 7 Virtual Services 8 Cafe 9 Staff Room 10 Kitchen 11 Deliveries 12 Groundkeeper/ Cleaners Room 13 Library 14 Enclosed Atrium 15 Meeting Room 16 Staff Room 17 Staff Toilets 18 Male TOilets 19 Female Toilets 20 Plant Room 21 Store/ Deliveries 22 Car Delivery Bays 23 Lobby 24 Outdoor Contemplative Courtyard 25 Car Delivery Bay 26 Staff Parking

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Sustainability

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Summer Solstice

Laid Flat onto roof facing south to achieve maximum benefit.

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Purlins at 1500mm intervals

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Corrugated Metal Deck

Trocal Single Ply Membrane

150mm Insulation Bent Cover Plate

Specialist Prefabricated Aluminium Nosing to match Soffit Cladding

Vapour Barrier

25mm thick Steel Plate

125mm Ø Pin Structural Extruded Polystyrene Insulation Panel

Anchor Bolts

Channel supports at 1.2m intervals

Compacfoam Rigid Insulation Ceiling Wire Supports Connected to Purlins Triple Glazing with Argon Filling

533x210 Universal Beam

200 Ø Tie Beam Structural Glazing Mullions

Cover Flashing

Prefabricated Steel Bracket 2500x1200 Reinforced Concrete Foundations

Triple Glazed Curtain Wall System with Argon Filling

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Triple Glazed Cu Wall System with Argon Filling

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Moisture Resistant Plasterboard

Visqueen DPM

150mm Ø Circular Steel Hollow Section

533x210 Universal Beam

100mm thick Composite Aluminium Soffit Cladding

50mm Syphonic Drainage

Vapour Barrier

533x210 Universal Beam 12mm Welded Flat Steel Plate

Moisture Resistant Plasterboard

Bent Pressed Metal Bracket

Visqueen DPM

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Purlins at 1500mm intervals

Triple Glazing with Argon Filling

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Trocal Single Ply Membrane

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Ceiling Wire Supports Connected to Purlins

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Underground Air Passage

Air will enter from the base of the facade and allow the warm interior air to be vented out through the top of the double skin.

Well Compacted Crushed Stone

Steel V Supports

Sag Rods

Purlins at 1500mm intervals

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250mm Self-Compacting Concrete with Architectural Finish

Exterior Concrete Steps with Architectural Finish

Trocal Single Ply Membrane

2500x1200 Reinforced Concrete Foundations

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200mm Reinforced Concrete Slab

Visqueen DPM

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Winter Solstice

Will supply warmth to the building by transferring heat to or from the ground by using the earth as a ‘heat source’ during winter or a ‘heat sink’ during summer.

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Well Compacted Crushed Stone

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Located underneath the main building to collect water from the 5drainage, internal atrium and 0 10 15 20 Scale 1:200 external courtyard to supply toilets and external hosepipes with non-drinkable water.

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Outdoor Seating

The only structure that runs through the architecture and links the various activities happening on each level together. This design tackles environmental issues including sunlight and ventilation whilst introducing a lighter, greener internal space.

These seating platforms of varied arrangements are made of concrete and timber. They allow inhabitants to utilise the outdoor spaces and interact with their surroundings.

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The external ramp circulation will be primarily supported by the Steel braced frame that holds the seecondary roof. Section A-A shows the reinforced concrete ramp with a steel plate put in place for extra rigidity.

A sturdy steel strcture made of box beams and V supports, this composition allows for a strong, rigid and elegant approach to reinforce the pods and bridge.

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