STRATEGIC DEFINITION Interpretation of Brief and Programme.................................................................................................................................... 1
THE SITE Historical Analysis - Grandstand and Horse Racing Course..................................................................................................... 2 Community Analysis................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Connection to City Centre....................................................................................................................................................... 4
PHASE 3 DESIGN PROPOSAL Plan and section....................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Construction and systems........................................................................................................................................................ 6
PHASE 3 TO PHASE 4 Key aspects.............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 The Grandstand -Transformation ............................................................................................................................................ 8
PHASE 4 INDIVIDUAL DESIGN Ground Floor Plan.................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Sections.................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Facades ....(South-West, South-East)...................................................................................................................................... 11 Facades ....(North-West, North-East)...................................................................................................................................... 12 Exterior views......................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Perspective views................................................................................................................................................................... 14
PHASE 4 - CONSTRUCTION Axonometric view - layout and construction.......................................................................................................................... 15 Key elements of the roof construction................................................................................................................................... 16 Roof details ....(Multifunctional hall)....................................................................................................................................... 17 Roof details ....(Extended eaves)............................................................................................................................................ 18
PHASE 4 - STUDIES Sun Study............................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Sun Study iterations ....(Southern facade / The Grandstand / ).............................................................................................. 20 Sun Study iterations ....(South-east facade / Coffee shop/ )................................................................................................... 21 Sun Study iterations (South-western facade / Nursery / )....................................................................................................... 22
TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS Environmental Considerations............................................................................................................................................... 23
ZONING AND SCHEMES Zoning model......................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Fire and emergency evacuation and accessibility scheme..................................................................................................... 25
PHASE 4 REFLECTION Material samples and short reflection.................................................................................................................................... 26
support hub for the locality.
Strategic Definition Interpretation of Brief and Programme
Strategic Definition Identification of client and program through the brief
Interpretation of Brief and Programme The client group has expressed an interest in the development of a multi-functional space that acts as a social hub and opens public resource for the local community. There is a desire to provide further space for the existing nursery
Identification of client and provide programme through brief and bowls club and much-needed space for administrative offices, community café, and support spaces for
localgroup sportshas teams. The client expressed an interest in the development of a multi-functional space that acts as a social hub and open public resource for the local community. There is desire to provide further space for
the existing nursery and bowls club, and provide much needed space for administrative offices, community café and support spaces for local sports teams.
Relation to historic use of site
Create draw of public
Celebration of sport
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Mixed use hall Expected
Sports facilities support and growth Nursery support and growth Bowling team support and growth
THE GRANDSTAND
Programmatic Aspirations
Family support Integration and growth of cycle network
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Skills improvement Intergenerational interaction
Care and growth of the nursery
Further Maintenance of the bowling green
Gardening/ Growing Community learning kitchen Event space Community cafe
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The Site
Historical Analysis - Grandstand and Horse Racing Course Historic landmark For many people, Ely Racecourse was more than just a place to win money or see great horses and jockeys in action – it was a kind of open-air club, a great gathering where you met your friends and an exciting part of growing up. This place and the grandstand itself was an important landmark and icon for many people, not only in the community but Wales itself. Unfortunately, a great fire in 1937 reduced the main stands, including the Grandstand, to smouldering ruins in less than an hour.
1855 National hunt horse racing first came to Ely
1895 The first Welsh Grand National run at Ely
1897 Improvements were made to the course
1937 Fire destroyed the Grandstand
1921 Cardiff Race Course 1939 Addition of -members opened: 1855 - closed: box 1930s Last race lounge and director’s to the Grandstand Roman Villa foundations, mosaic floors and coloured wall plaster of richly furnished Roman house
Grand Stand -opened: 1900 -destroyed in fire: 1937
Cardiff Race Course - opened: 1855 - closed: 1930s
Riffle Range 1880s
Roman Villa foundations, mosaic floors and coloured wall plaster of richly furnished Roman
Gather
Connect
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Horse racing brought together communities from all around the world through the sport and grandstand.
Introducing a new cycle connection along the Ely trail.
Incorporating the communal grandstand environment with a new permeable connection through the site.
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The Site Community Analysis The TheSite site A key aspect to our design process
Community Analysis Analysis WithCommunity this type of project and client needs, we wanted to
thoroughly analyse what the community’s current situation A key aspect our design process regarding the to existing spaces, places and programmes.
community centres. This enabled us to identify crucial programmes which helped us understand how the design could connect to the community and what potential cost/ funding strategies could be implemented. community centres. This enabled us to identify crucial programmes which helped us understand how the design could connect to the community and what potential cost/ funding strategies could be implemented.
A key aspect to our design process
With this type of project and client needs, we wanted to The map below maps out existing schools and thoroughly analyse what the community’s current situation regarding the existing spaces, places and programmes.
With this type of project and client needs, we wanted to thoroughly analyse the community’s current situation regarding the existing spaces, places and programmes. The diagram below maps out existing schools and community centres. This enabled us to identify crucial programmes which helped us understand how the design could connect to the community and what potential cost/ funding strategies could be implemented.
The map below maps out existing schools and
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Proposed Cycle Connection to Ely Trail
Community Centres Community Centres Proposed Cycle Connection to ElyCycle Trail Connection to Ely Trail Local Schools Proposed
The Nursery Relocation and redesign of existing facilities The Nursery Landscaped gardens and outdoor learning Relocation and redesign of existing facilities Landscaped gardens and outdoor learning
The Bowling and Elderly Community Inegration with different The Bowling and Elderly generations Community Classes and groups Reconnection to local Inegration with different area generations Classes and groups Reconnection to local area
Families
Passers - by
Supoort services Reconnection with Families community Classes and groups. Supoort services Reconnection with community Classes and groups.
Developed connection to local area Passers - by Cafe and social space
Sports
Youth
Changing facilities Celebration and Sports Presentation spaces Spectator environment Changing facilities Celebration and Presentation spaces Spectator environment
Educational support Job opportunities Youth Youth club, classes and groups Educational support 3 Job opportunities Youth club, classes and groups 3
Developed connection to local area Cafe and social space
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Urban Strategy The site Connecting to City Centre Connection to City Centre
Our Urban Design Vision
Our vision overall is to strengthen the connection between • Cardiff city centre and Ely/Caerau, and further afield. • • Revitalise some of the connotations associated with of the Ourthese visionareas overall is tocity. strengthen the connection between• • • Prioritised bike paths to link to the city centre.
Our Urban Design Vision
Cardiff city centre and Ely/Caerau, and further afield. • Revitalise some of the connotations associated with these areas of the city. • Prioritised bike paths to link to the city centre. Site Location
Site Location
Existing Bike Existing Bike Routes
Proposed Bike Route City Centre
Routes
Growing Next bike Network throughout the city. Develop an activity as part of the identity of Ely and Caerau InteractiveNext boards/signs to display stats of individual Growing bike Network throughout the city. cyclists based information on the paths.
• Develop an activity as part of the identity of Ely and Caerau • Interactive boards/signs to display stats of individual cyclists based information on the paths.
Proposed Bike Route City Centre
We are suggesting that the proposed framework develops into a precedent itself.
We are suggesting that the theidentity proposed framework develops a precedent itself. As part of strengthAs part of strengthening of the Ely and Caerau, weinto are proposing to use a newly developed ening the identity of the Ely and Caerau, we are proposing to use a newly developed technology, technology, which allows the paths to self illuminate in the dark. This technology only harvests energy from the which the paths to self illuminate the dark. Thispromoting technology only harvests energymeans from the sunlightallows and paths can stay lit for up to 10 in hours. Not only a greener and healthier of transport, sunlight paths can stay lit for up to means 10 hours. Not only promoting greener and healthier means but also and a more environmentally friendly of encouraging the use ofa this path at night. The driving force is for thistransport, technology to also become partenvironmentally of the identity offriendly these playing as well as for people Ely and of but a more meansfields, of encouraging thethe use of thisofpath at Caerau to feel The proud to be force part of development. Ourpart urban design strategy is to bring to fruition night. driving is an foreco-friendly this technology to become of the identity of these playing fields, the as promotion of eco-friendly transport to, from and around the city. well as for the people of Ely and Caerau to feel proud to be part of eco-friendly development. Our urban design strategy is to bring to fruition the promotion of eco-friendly transport to, from and around Proposed Smart the city. Site Location Detailed Proposal Illuminated Path’sSmart Proposed Detailed Proposal Site Location Proposed Bike illuminated Proposed Next- Path’s Prioritised Bike Proposed Bike Proposed NextBike Locations Path’s Prioritised Bike Bike Locations Path’s
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Connecting to the City Centre
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Our overall urban strategy is to provide critical links connecting Ely to the city centre on a human scale.
Connecting to the City Centre We have identified main routes to focus on the connectivity to the centre, as they have got best
and most direct access to the site. Further more, they also have the infrastructure to develop into
Our overall urban strategy is to provide critical links connecting Ely to the city centre on a human scale. bike-friendly roads/ paths. We have identified main routes to focus on the connectivity to the centre, as they have got best and most direct access to the site. Further more, they also have the infrastructure to develop into bike-friendly roads/ paths.
Surrounding Site. 1:5,000
The Nextbike network will be heavily featured in our proposal to focusing on the improvements of conSurrounding Site. necting the site to the city centre and to develop bike prioritised lanes/Paths. This will provide access 10 to a network for more people and will encourage the use of these bikes. We aim to make Ely not only The Nextbike network willto bevisit heavily our proposal to focusing unique but a destination fromfeatured the city,invia the Nextbike scheme.on the improvements of connecting the site to the city centre and to develop bike prioritised lanes/Paths. This will provide access to a network for more people and will encourage the use of these bikes. We aim to make Ely not only unique but a destination to visit from the city, via the Nextbike scheme.
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Phase 3 design proposal 9
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Perspective Sections and Key internal aspects of design.
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of the design, we wanted to build the structural typologies
Technical Considerations
Phase 3 proposal
Environmental Considerations
Construction and systems
Our Response to the Environmental considerations for the future of the building. We are proposing the the use design of several systems throughout it a potentially useful asset to the project. Programmes Throughout process and at each key stage, the relationship between materials and structhe building towas helpconsidered reduce the carbon footprint of the proposed within the project are those ofwanted high water ture in great depth. Knowing this was a vital aspect of the design, we to 43 building. One ofRoof our main focuses regarding environmental consumption, therefore being able to offset this is a build the structural typologies into the design. We used these newly discovered typologies to inform considerations is the harvesting of the rainwater. We have valuable environmental consideration. We are utilising the materials, cost and structure, but also incorporated these typologies into spatial arrangements.v investigated the rainfall within the area and deemed design of the proposals large roof to make this possible.
GLT Roof structure
42 Micasa Vol.C - StudioMK27 - Sao Paulo - Brazil Exposed structure creating atmosphere and tectonic understanding throu building.
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Rainwater catchment
GLT columns Rainwater catchment
Rain Water Harvesting
et to the project. Programmes ect are those of high water eing able to offset this is a consideration. We are utilising the arge roof to make this possible.
squearmeters of the roof 2 Squearmeters of the roof S (m ) Percentage of gathered rainwater out of all Ѱ (%) Rainfall per square meter for the area q5 (l/s m2 ) The volume of water gained for 1 second V=S*Ѱ*q5 = The volume of water gained for 1 houer V*3.6= The volume of water gained for 24 houers V*3.6= The volume of water gained for 10 days
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Table for rainwater water consumption per day 2 2 1. Greenery liters/m m a) Grass 3 1200 b) Shrubs 10 100 c)Trees 15 80 5800 Total consumption for watering: 2 2 2.Cleaning of public spaces liters/m m Road 0.5 450 225 Total consumption for Cleaning: 3.Toilets liters/person persons a)Main building 3 50 b)kindergarten 5 20 250 Total consumption for Toilets: 6275 Total consumption of rainwater per day: 31375 Water needed for 5 days:
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Water tank
Structural slab
Towards the rainwater Nest We Grow - Kengo Kuma & associates - Takinoue - Japan reservoir
Use of clay and cement to create natural material strong plinth at the ba lightweight structure. Rain water fr irrigation
Water tank
Radiant Floor Heating
Geothermal Boiler System Water Tank
Foundations
For 5 days usage of water is 31m3 which could be provided by two rainwater tanks of 16,m3 (filled in for 10 days).
Radiant Floor heating
Geothermal Coils
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Ventilation Hot Water
Central plumbing Radiant Floor heating
Street sewage Ventilation Geothermal system
Ventilation Water
Water
Grace Farms - Sanaa - New Canaan - United States Undulating connected roof that create coherence between the usages a Sewage system underneath Street sewage Central plumbig
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Sewage System
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This proposal includes the grandstand presented as a place for social networking and situated in the southern part of the building. It also allows different groups of neighbourhood residents (children, parents waiting for them or elderly people) to gather at different places of the building depending on the function of spaces. The building is divided into separate pavilions thus creating specific “pockets” for communication and providing more optimal transverse ventilation through the building. Roof eaves are increased in size from the west and reduced from the east easing the flow of natural light to the interior.
Roof outline Gathering spaces Grandstands step 3 Grandstands step 2 Grandstands step 1
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Phase 3 to Phase 4 Our Proposal The
The Grandstand -Transformation “The Uses ofGrandstand” the Grandstand
Stage 3 group work
Stage 4 individual work
The Grandstand being used in multiple ways With the ‘Grandstand’ being a significant aspect of our design, we wanted to communicate its’ inhabition in a variety of different ways. The idea of the grandstand is for
School use of multifunction room
this to not only symbolise a physical space to gather and connect, but to a symbolise a primarily social space for the community to take ownership of and make their own.
The place and for that we put the buildings and the central space of the terrain and the stands located around the buildings. Easily Weekend Clubenvironment Rugby Game accessible
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Stage 3 group work Create seating and stepped areas to allow for rest and interaction between the public as well as an overall view of the sports An allowance for undetermined space that allows the public populate and utilize as they desire Place desired facilities and usages onto the Grandstand, allowing them to spill over and inhabit the central spaces
Stage 4 individual work The main idea of the design is that buildings step directly on the relatively flat site and the space of the Grandstand is around and in-between different pavilions. This avoids any need for stairs and ramps and eases the building accessible to all its visitors. The Grandstands are designed as an integral part of the building. Several “pockets” containing grandstands are situated between buildings, thus easing communication between different age groups and giving the option to gather separately or together. The lack of stairs eases communication between areas and creates fluent spaces.
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Phase 4 individual design Ground Floor Plan A 1
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Kitchenette
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Wet area/ Cleaner
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Playing Room
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8 Covered outdoor pickup zone
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9 Dressing Room+ Shower rooms
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Child care center 130 m2 Changing rooms 61 m2 Bike shop 53 m2
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Caffe Sports Hall Quiet spaces
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Phase 4 individual design Exterior views
From sport fields
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Phase 4 individual design Perspective views
The Grandstand space-exterior view
Mental health Centre /’’Pocket’’ spaces-exterior view
Nursery-exterior view
Nursery-interior view 14
Phase 4 - Construction Axonometric view - layout and construction
Fragment 3-Multifunctional hall
Fragment 1-Nursery
Use of Glulam beam and steel rod trusses because of the large spans of the multifunctional hall.
Steel H column and beam profiles combined with Glulam transverse beams - typical construction fragment.
Fragment 2-The Grandstand Light roof construction supported by V-shaped Glulam columns with deep overhanging (eaves). The structural elements are covered by a wooden panelled suspended ceiling.
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Phase 4 - Construction Key elements of the roof construction
Multifunctional hall-roof structural elements
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Phase 4 - Construction Roof details
Detail 2 Detail 1
Multifunctional hall
Roof anodized aluminium sheets
scale 1:20
Oak rafter Glulam oak beam
Hydrophobic plywood
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Glulam oak beam Oak rafter
Roof anodized aluminium sheets Hydrophobic plywood
A mixed (hybrid) construction is being used as a structural system: - Vertical – consisting of H steel columns - Horizontal - of H steel beams in combination with transverse Glulam oak beams. The transverse roof beams in the multifunctional hall can be separated into 2 parts - visible (which can be seen in the interior) and hidden (above a suspended ceiling of wooden panelling). The hidden part of the beam steps on H steel longitudinal beam and is connected to it using a steel plate and bolt connections. The Glulam eaves are used as a continuation of the main beams and are connected with steel plates and bolts. The use of Glulam-metal trusses with steel bars and tensioners is foreseen in the multifunctional hall because of the large-span distances between columns and to spare height of the transverse beams. The facade elements - the walls of Cross-laminated timber and the window frames of the double glazed facades are situated in front of the main metal structure to avoid thermal bridges. These elements are connected to the basic metal structure by metal brackets and adjusting screws, fixing their precise position.
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Gutter Aquapanel with built-in thermal insulation interrupting the thermal bridge Window frame-fixing brackets AI eave closing profile
Thermal insulation with integral vapour membrane
H steel column 200/200 mm
Suspended ceiling/soffit/-oak panels
Double glazed window
Steel truss
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Thermal insulation with integral vapour membrane Suspended ceiling/soffit/-oak panels Steel truss H steel column 200/200 mm
H steel column 200/200 mm Double glazed window
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Phase 4 - Construction Roof details
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Fragment 4 V-shape Glulam columns are being used as external supports for the extended eaves. Semi-spherical steel joints are foreseen to adjust their inclination. The columns are connected to both the reinforced concrete foundations and the eave beams using metal plates and bolt connections. The V-shape of the doubled columns is intentionally chosen to minimize the number of visible supports and is inspired by the Trelai park environment in which the building is located.
168mm Dia. Steel Pipe Welded and Lagged into Glulam Column
50mm Dia.Solid Steel Pin
80mm Dia. Steel Outer Pipe 73mm Dia. Steel Inner Pipe
Threaded Cap
Fragment 4 Fragment position Extended eave zones
Base Plate 168mm Dia. Steel Pipe welded to Base Plate
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Phase 4 - Studies
Illuminance , lux
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After exploring the sun diagram and its stages, as a result, I had to remodel the size and reshape the eaves, the roof slope, and to experiment with skylight openings. This was provoked by the intention to gain max-
imum glazing of the building ‘envelope’, to achieve optimal transfusion of spaces between the building, the surrounding park environment and the existing bowling green.
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Phase 4 - Studies Sun Study iterations
June 10:00am
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December 10:00am
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SOUTHERN FACADE / THE GRANDSTAND / The research shows that deeper eaves allow shade in the summertime and do not interfere with the natural lighting of the covered space of the Grandstand during the winter period. After testing different slopes, I found that
a roof slope of 5 degrees is suitable to keep shade and at the same time to provide natural sunlight in winter. This roof slope is proper for draining the roof towards gutters at the North facade.
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Phase 4 - Studies
Sun Study iterations SOUTH-EAST FACADE / COFFEE SHOP/ with no skylights
SOUTH-EAST FACADE / COFFEE SHOP, COMMUNAL KITCHEN / In this study, I experimented with using roof skylight to provide natural sunlight in the kitchen and communal dining space. To achieve optimal natural light, I minimized the eaves on the south-eastern facade. The multifunctional hall has a greater depth of construction which makes it more difficult to illuminate the space. It’s designed much higher /as a gym/, the roof slope is the same / 5 degrees / and the space is more open to the southeast.
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SOUTH-EAST FACADE / COFFEE SHOP/ with skylights
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Phase 4 - Studies Sun Study iterations
SOUTH-WESTERN FACADE / NURSERY / with no overhanging
SOUTH-WESTERN FACADE / NURSERY / My research of sun path diagram during different seasons has shown possible over-illumination of the space in the summertime. To compensate I had to use much deeper eaves at a minimal roof inclination / at 5 degrees / to provide shelter, to cast maximum shade when the sun is high and to allow enough natural sunlight in the wintertime when the sun is at its lowest position /path/.
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Technical Considerations Environmental Considerations
Environmental considerations for the future of the building. There are several systems throughout the building to reduce its carbon footprint. One of the main focuses concerning environmental considerations is rainwater collection. The design has examined the local rainfall charts and considered it a highly useful asset for the project. The collected rainwater is to be used for domestic needs and irrigation of the existing green areas.
Rainwater catchment area
Rainwater catchment area Rain water tank
Geothermal coils
Rain water tank Boiler
Hot water
Geothermal system
Water Toward the rainwater reservoir
Radiant Floor heating
Radiant Floor heating
Sewage system
Central plumbing
Street sewage
Table for gained rainwater per second Roof area (m ) S (m2) Percentage of gathered rainwater out of all Ѱ (%) Rainfall per square meter for the area q5 (l/s m2) 2
The volume of water gained for 1 second The volume of water gained for 1 hour The volume of water gained for 24 hours
Table for rainwater water consumption per day 1. Greenery liters/m2 m2 a) Grass 3 1200 b) Shrubs 10 100 c) Trees 15 80 Total consumption for irrigation: 5800 2 2. Cleaning of public spaces liters/m m2 0.5 Road 450 1273 0.9 0.036
V=S* Ѱ*q5 = 40.7 V*3.6= 146.4 V*3.6= 3514.1
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Total consumption for cleaning: 3.Toilets liters/person a) Main building 3 b) Kindergarten 5 Total consumption for Toilets: Total consumption of rainwater per day: Water needed for 5 days:
225 persons 50 20 250 6275 31375
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Zoning and schemes Zoning model
In response to the community brief, the design creates various areas and spaces of the building as communicative as possible. There are zones of two main types designed: for the local community access only and publicly available. Despite their relative autonomy, there is visual contact between them. Different zones are united by an amorphous roof-covered area and “the pockets” where the grandstands are situated. The main goal is the overflowing between different areas and creating a sense of openness, more transparency in the building and pulsation of spaces.
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Fire and emergency evacuation and accessibility scheme Three evacuation routes are organized for fire evacuation which lead to external assembly points. The exits are provided with anti-panic doors. The cafe and kitchenette as places with potential fire risk are provided with two exits. Fire alarm installation is provided for the residential area, and fire alarm and fire extinguishing sprinkler system are designed for all areas of the project. Several fireproof walls (with at least 90 minutes’ fire resistance) are designed with smoke-tight closing doors to separate the different zones in case of fire. The longest evacuation route is 29-meter-long (with a maximum of 45 m according to safety regulations in the UK). The assembly points in case of emergency should be at a safe distance from the building. Periodic fire drills should be conducted to prepare the residents on how to evacuate and get to the assembly points.
The terrain on which the building is built is almost equal and this helps the accessibility to all its zones. There are no half-levels to be crossed by stairs, and ramps are to be executed where necessary, and their slope should not exceed 5% or 1:20. Changes in levels of the accessible route of 0.5 to 2 cm are tilted with a slope of no more than 2%. All doors in the building are with a minimum width of 0.85 m. and vertical handles. Tactile floor tiles are embedded in the floorings, marking potentially dangerous areas. The toilets for disabled people are designed with all the necessary accessories. Handles are mounted horizontally at 90 cm. height above floor level. STUDY/a zone for daycare occupants SHELTER/a zone for extending nearby spaces COMMUNAL/ a zone for communal use
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Phase 4 Reflection
Material samples and short reflection Aims and objectives of the Grandstand Design –Phase 4 The project is developed on the basis of the group work - Phase 3. The building is situated to the south-east and south-west and as a one-storey construction following the existing terrain. Its location implies sunlight all day in different parts of the building. After more detailed study of natural sunlight and illumination was carried out, it has led to certain design changes. The roof eaves have been increased from the west and reduced to a minimum to the east, and a maximally increased roof structure with a slope of 50 to the north is provided for the covered multifunctional external space to the south. These transformations in roof construction were necessary due to the intention to bring in as much sun as possible in the building in winter, when it is at its lowest position, and to provide shade in summer, when the sun is higher. The study required the use of skylights of the eastern building, as it turned out that it was not well lit through the facade windows. The slope of 50 on the roof was chosen to provide minimal opening of the facade, especially from the west, where there is a possibility of over sun illumination. Another reason is to direct rainwater to the gutters to the northwest and northeast and then into the underground water tanks, and the collected water to be used for domestic needs and for irrigation of the existing green areas. The roof construction is designed as simple and compact as possible, except for that in the multifunctional hall, where due to the size and its greater roof height, the construction is substantially higher than the whole building roof level. Unlike the group project of Phase 3, where a number of stairs and long ramps were used, making it a bit difficult for internal communication, in the Phase 4 project the whole Oak wood lamels
CLT panels
Aluminium roof sheets
building is situated on a single level, directly on the terrain. The aim is to ease the people with disabilities and to create a building which is more accessible and easy for evacuation in case of emergencies. The idea of the Grandstand Design - Phase 3 is also followed in this project, but the stands have been transformed to stand out as part of the walls of the building and are intentionally scattered in different places to provide meeting places for several groups of different ages and interests. The study of the prevailing winds with direction from south to north provoked the division of the building structure into separate pavilions. Long solid housings would lead to the funnel effect and whirlwinds could occur, as well as they are preventing transverse ventilation. The building is maximally glazed to ease optical overflowing between the interior spaces and the surrounding park environment. After studying the wooden supporting structure, I decided to use a mixed one - metal and wood / using Glulam beams and CLT walls/. The reason is metal construction allows bridging larger span distances with relatively thin profiles, while using wood only would result in a much greater height of beams. Thus, wooden material saving is achieved, while the warmth and comfort wood provides is actively presented in the interior and exterior of the building. Separation and branching of the outer columns were used in order to avoid the greater number of single massive columns and, which is more important, to create an association with the surrounding park environment. Technological requirements have changed the details used in order to achieve better living comfort and economy of materials, but without violating the basic idea of the project. Oakwood floors and suspended Interior wood panels ceiling
Aluminium cladding
Concrete flooring
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