Component 1 Upper Six 2021 Chan Mann
Design Brief and Specification My design will be a combination of commercial domestic and social spaces. In this project I will be designing a community housing complex for a local resident which delivers multiple purposes. The main purpose of making the space is to create a space which is sociable calming and also technical. My design will support not just a single function but a large range of functions making the space appropriate for all residents no matter their personal preference. The theme of my design will be sustainability whereby a large percentage of the buildings energy will be sourced from renewable sources. This could be through the sun and also through wind. By researching architects and building that incorporate sustainability in their design, I can be inspired and gather an understanding of how to utilise the space that I choose and meet my brief. The space that I design will also need to have a professional aesthetic and the spaces within the buildings will need to be easy to access. The main entrance to the space will be a grand feature to the space because it sets the first impressions to the rest of the space.
Specification: • My design will involve multiple spaces on the inside to provide different spaces for the resident of the housing complex • It will include smaller social spaces both on the outside and within the structure like a small space where residents can sit meet and relax. • A small half commercial gym space for residents to keep fit built within the space • An underground car park so not to waste space for the green land surrounding the space. • Disabled access to all spaces in the complex • The site must have easy to use and multiple bike storage spaces to promote cycling to go with the sustainability theme
Industrial Aesthetic Mood Board
Location
Existing Building
My site is an urban BT centre in Brentwood. It backs onto a rural country park. I chose this location because of the space that is there ready to be developed. The site is currently flat which means that it would be perfect o build a housing complex on it. The space is also surrounded by rural views which would really help bring the design out in the contempered buildings that I plan to design.
Main Gate Entry
Brentwood is a suburban town with a small shopping area and high street. Beyond this are residential developments surrounded by open countryside and woodland; some of this countryside lies within only a few hundred yards of the town center. Brentwood's name is derived from 'Burnt Wood', referring to a clearing made in the dense forest covering this part of Essex by a fire.
Weald Country Park is a 700-year-old, 500-acre country park in South Weald in the borough of Brentwood in the English county of Essex. It is on the north-east fringe of Greater London. Weald manor, parts of which dated to the 16th century, was bought by Sir Anthony Browne in 1547 and he died at Weald Hall in 1567. This park falls behind the site that I want to develop on. This really would suite a lot of different users that could live in the housing complex. I could implement some rural components into my design which could allow the contempary design to flow with the rural space that falls behind it.
Zaha Hadid Research The Iraqi-British Zaha Hadid became famous for her intensely futuristic architecture characterized by curving façades, sharp angles, and severe materials such as concrete and steel. ... Hadid's projects, many of which transform depending on the viewer's perspective, turn architectural convention on its head. Named after its address in Chelsea, 520 West 28th Street is an 11-storey structure that includes 39 private residences and a number of luxury amenities. The building is wrapped in metallic ridges that join fluidly across the facade, and come out from the floor plates to form balconies and terraces with rounded edges. Large floor-to-ceiling windows curve around the corners of the apartments, mirroring glass railings.
"The facade conveys the attention to detail evident throughout 520 West 28th – brushed and tinted by hand to resonate with the adjacent structures of the High Line,"
Zaha Hadid Research The design of the Heydar Aliyev Center establishes a continuous, fluid relationship between its surrounding plaza and the building’s interior. The plaza, as the ground surface; accessible to all as part of Baku’s urban fabric, rises to enclose an equally public interior space and define a sequence of event spaces dedicated to the collective celebration of contemporary and traditional Azeri culture. The Heydar Aliyev Center hosts a variety of cultural programs, its design is a departure from the rigid and often monumental architecture of the former Soviet Union that is so prevalent in Baku, aspiring instead to express the sensibilities and diversity of Azeri culture.
Glazed openings between folds offer entrances, leading into the library, museum and conference center contained inside.
Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre
Contempary Design Research The heart of the building is, in fact, epitomized by the staircase, a structure in rolled calendar steel, made in Italy, and clad in plastic material that highlights its sculptural presence, a component that is almost impossible to convey in terms of any normal geometric shape.
Armani Fifth Ave.
Armani Fifth Ave.
Innovative in both layout and content, Armani 5th Avenue is the first concept store in which all the Armani products are presented in a single space, where the same design has been adopted throughout: the subtle colours and restrained shapes emphasise the value of the product. Fifth Avenue is a major thoroughfare in the borough of Manhattan in New York City. It stretches north from Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village to West 143rd Street in Harlem. It is considered one of the most expensive and elegant streets in the world.
Copper Box
18.2m 73m
The Copper Box has 7,000 seats. It was used for handball preliminaries and modern pentathlon fencing during the Olympic Games, and for goalball during the Paralympic Games. The handball men's quarter-finals, all semi-finals and both finals were held at the larger Basketball Arena. It was built in 2011. I decided to research into this because the material can be implemented into my contempary housing complex
Material Composition Development
Colour scheme
For Primary research, I began by taking pictures of objects that were related to the theme that I chose. I went to an Industrial gym setting and took pictures of the ceiling structure which you can see has an industrial appeal to it. Despite just focusing on the general form of the material, I paid great attention to the details of the shapes and what effect they give. Having this primary research really helped me with my design as it gave me something to relate to and gain inspiration from when creating industrial designs.
One of the main materials associated with an industrial aesthetic is steel. I decided to research how this material can be used and the purposes and functions it serves in multiple structures and objects. I researched into the different shapes formed by structural steel used in the supporting of large buildings. This has illustrated what both the function s and aesthetics of steel. I also took interest into the corrugated steel containers which have a very corrugated surface which could me implemented into the face of my design to give it that industrial aesthetic. Also juxtaposing maybe one wall from another wall. Finally to research how elements in a design can fit together I researched into cogs which gave me an understanding of how a space needs to flow and all fit together to make a whole design.
Primary Image Development After having analyzed that my location is a rural site with a rural day object which could be analysed and developed into an innovative design that iterates the organic and natural setting of the location of the project. I sketched and developed on the shape of a pringle. This was a unique shape that allowed me to develop a pavilion which had a contemporary design and had a organic flow to the shape. The curved shape would work well with the pavilion design as it would allow for water to flow directly of the top. This means that it serves a good purpose. I was also able to develop the pringle shape which enabled me to construct the design of a building structure. These two component could be put together to make a set of living space both indoor and outdoor. With the organic shapes it allows for the design to be well suited to the location of the project.
Organic Shape Research Development After having analysed the shape, I found it in context with the glass in a door and this shows how it can be used in terms of materials to be used.
As you can see from this sketch the shapes fit together well which allows it to be a creative source for my design.
Once having decided the material would be glass, I decided to sketch the design again giving it the context the look. After having seen this, you can see that it is a very organic design and has a modern touch which is something that will be copied through into the interior design.
This is a front sketch of the design that I created after having sketched and developed on the shape research from above.
Organic Components Research Structural Design Organic Form Structural Design Colour Schemes
Organic Components Research
I finally researched into organic components which I could integrate into my space to give it the theme that I have chosen from the brief. The shapes that are sketched below really would help give my design a sense of scale and purpose. Both the shapes have an organic shape with the one on the left looking like a tree and the one on the right look like a mushroom. The shapes could be used a structural components of the space meaning that instead of using posts an organic looking alterative can be used. With the design on the mushroom look it could be used as a lighting feature as well to give a unique design to the space.
With the design on right it could be used as a lighting feature to help give a unique design to the space. The gain of the design on the right is that it uses less space on the actual ground so more space can be used for the furniture
Light can pass through the gap
Organic interior layout
This shaped structure could also be used as a solar power unit within the space to power the residence with sustainable light. This helps the design to have a less of an impact on the local countryside and enables it to be better suited to its surroundings.
I used the sketch above from my previous research and developed the shape and merged it with the model I had made previously to design a form with an organic shape. This is a interior space that could be used centrally to the space. Allowing the space to be maximized whereby also light can be maximized and the view of the surrounding country park. The walls coming off the design both separate the lines the spaces within the interior of the building and allow for the space to all flow into one central space which could suit a central family living area. To serve the organic purpose I have also allowed as you can see from the SketchUp design on the left the feature of live shrubs to give that green open space that helps give an even more unique design.
Final Solution
I decided to develop the previous design and make it more fit for purpose. I decided that the open space idea may not serve a greater purpose and that the structural design would work better allowing this to be turned into a secluded space within the house which allows for purposes like a study or living room which like on the sketchup model is hidden away by the rotating wall faces. This space was much more fit for purpose and was more aesthetically arranged compared to the previous designs.
Newhall South Chase Housing Development Secondary Research
The scheme’s geometric and material consistency was inspired by the powerful roof forms and simple materials of Essex’s rural buildings. The development consists of 84 units across four building types; 5 Apartment buildings containing 6,7 or 8 flats each; 14 Villas; 29 Courtyard Houses and 7 Terraced Houses totaling 84 units, 26% of which are affordable. The Development is also highly sustainable. All housing types incorporate covered front porches, central stair halls, roof terraces, Juliette balconies and cathedral ceilings. Loft spaces either finished as bedrooms or can be retrofitted by homebuyers as workspaces, additional bedrooms or games rooms. Villas and Courtyard houses all have a ground floor study.
Floor Area: 8,200 m² Dwellings: 84 Site Area: 1.62 ha Density: 52 d/ha Value: £12M Status: Built Year: 2012
The five accompanying apartment blocks each contain between six and eight homes and are positioned to maximize views. All buildings feature a prefabricated timber construction, with a materials palette of sandy brickwork, black-stained larch and slate roof tiles. The location that I have chosen also will need the apartments to have a great view and that’s something that could be implemented into the design.
Contemporary Housing Secondary Research In order to get a further understanding of spaces that serve a similar purpose to what I am going to be designing. This allows me to understand how different spaces work and indulge into different ways that I could lay my structure out. You can see that the design that I am researching into has many materials that make up the exterior face. This gives the structure character and makes the space interesting instead of just having a plain concrete face. I also researched into the actual floor plan of the building to see how spaces like this are laid out.
You can see that the space is very open plan and utilises a lot of purpose out of a small amount of space. This could be one aspect that I could put into my design. Usually space like this has the entire central space used for the purpose of entry and landings. However, in this design they have two separate entrances giving the space a more secure feeling. It also allows for the layout to utilise the central space which they have used for an extra laundry. This really has a great impact on this design because it is only a small space so this really helps upgrade the layout and add that little more living space. You can also see from this research that the living space and the bedrooms are placed separately this is divided by the neutral spaces like the bathroom and the living room this give privacy and separate living spaces within the property. This is also going to be something that I implement into my design. Another idea I have taken that I could implement is the open space living accommodation because it gives an open and airy feel to a much smaller space.
You can also see from this research that the living space and the bedrooms are placed separately this is divided by the neutral spaces like the bathroom and the living room this give privacy and separate living spaces within the property. This is also going to be something that I implement into my design. Another idea I have taken that I could implement is the open space living accommodation because it gives an open and airy feel to a much smaller space.
Bellway Hornchurch Housing Complex Primary Research
This is the Straw Bale Café. It is fully insulated with hay bales giving it extremely good insulation. The design is very eco friendly and this means that it is designed out of material that do not cause harm to the environment. The main materials used to make this building are glass and metal for the framework this gives it the industrial aesthetic. The design has easy wheelchair access and has more than enough scope to have washroom facilities embedded into it. It also has the outdoor eating area already set up and has high potential for even a balcony on the top. Making it useful for the summer time. This idea of wooden cladding could be implemented easily into my design and this will enable the space to easily be bended in with the rural surroundings.
Outdoor eating space
This model is actually made from breaking apart my previous models. I felt that the best way to develop my ideas was to integrate parts of each idea and combine the best bits and this has helped be design this model. The majority of the round circle which makes up the majority of the model is made from the curved wall on my pavilion that I had made previously. The house has two floors which gives extra living space making the space more practical. The balcony and the extended space below allows for outdoor .The open fronted design is brought over from the design of the previous model and through the research of the straw bale cafe. This allows people to see straight through the design and makes the space look more open and bigger to the eye. I integrated a corrugated shape on the outside which gives an organic aesthetic to the exterior of the building. Having finished the design I decided to add some greenery on the outside to help merge the surrounding of where it is situated in a park area in Brentwood. This means that the building goes well with its surrounding. The idea also has a balcony which enables the residence to look over into the countryy park also enabling you to see the view from inside as
Some of the models I made were pieces of triangular shapes that over-laped creating an isometric shape which I have tried work into my space that I have created. After further experimenting with my models I was able to develop a conceptional idea which experimented with the natural lights levels in the space. The sun rises in the east and sets in west. So I have designed the building to gather maximum natural light in the bedrooms in the morning and for the natural light to make its way to living room as the day progresses though the glass panels situated on the roof.
Windows for sun to come in all through the day
Bifold to allow light in
Isometric Model Development After having analyed the development of the shapes on the left, I was able to develop the basic models into a idea which has a contemporary theme to meet my design brief. This property allows lots of light into the building which really enables the user to maximise on the location. The glass on the front and the back allows the building to not be apposed to its surroundings it allows the building to flow. It also allows for the user to be able to see straight through the house which leads on to the country park to backing onto the rear of the space. I also decided that in order to make the space practical it need more space on the upper floor. Therefore, I decided to do a square extension suspended on just the 1st floor. This juxtaposes to the rest of the design as it is made or a different shapes than the other two components.
CAD Model Design
After having developed my original ideas from before I have managed to design a CAD model. I gave the shape a irregular shape with windows that aren’t just you regular square shape. This CAD design has enabled the ability to see how the space works in context to objects and how the different components work together to make the entire space. I also decided to make adjustments to the glass windows on the front. I added extra windows to allow light into spaces where it would be needed on the inside.
The front façade of the model was originally just flat but after having analysed it and having looked back the primary research on the isometric shaped glass I decided to make the façade of the front of the house more interesting. This enabled the design to have more depth and this feature wall attracted the viewers eye straight to that particular side of the property whereby the entrance is situated.
REAR
FRONT
Worlds Barn
KENDRAM TURF HOUSE ON THE ISLE OF SKYE
The design of this house is startlingly modern when compared to the traditional houses on Skye yet somewhat in contradiction far better blends in to the natural landscape. We’re used to seeing modern houses being bold and ostentatious – showing off their cantilevered sections as if they were trying to compensate for something – and yet the Kendram Turf House’s bold lines actually serve a purpose. The coffin shaped house tapers towards the sea so that the strong winds that batter the Scottish island hit a smaller surface area. The house in effect acts like an arrow head aerodynamically cutting into the wind.
Pichincha Hybrid Housing Complex Secondary Research
The project is located in Pichincha, a neighbourhood near downtown, traditionally residential, and well known for the presence of numerous houses. On the other hand, the dimensions of the plot, its considerable depth and quasi-trapezoidal form, with a significant width in the bottom.
Development On Base Of Pichincha
In order to get a better understanding of the space I decided to analyse and portray how the space has been designed from the base up. You can see that it goes through many stages of development before the finished shape is finalised.
Stacked Building Research I decided to research also into the idea of stacked shapes, in particular squares, this concept really helps to maximise on space and also enable the design to look more appealing because it has a linear design to it allowing the whole building to juncture well.
Model of Final Design
The final design is based on two layered floors. The top floor overlaps the bottom floor and this is done on the back of the house and the front. The top floor is a studio bedroom with panoramic views showing the entire country park that surrounds the property. The ground floor is made up of the living spaces with a front garage. I decided to make the entire model out of wood because it represented the materials that would blend well with the surrounding. This design also allows an area outside to be covered with a roof. This could be the space used to sit outside with maybe a sliding door attached to the kitchen to maximise light.
Final SketchUp Model Finally, I decided to make a Cad design of my final idea. The problem with my design was that it wasn’t fitting well with its surroundings. So, I decided to take inspiration from the Wolds Barn and integrate the contemporary modern design under the surface of the landscape. This enables the entire property to be submerged into the countryside landscape. From the view of the countryside it only shows the wooden top barn. Also, it gives the users more privacy and enables to them to enjoy the secluded view of the country park. The space has a side driveway which allows the residents to drive their cars straight down and into the garaged which is situated at the lower level. Also, this means that no vehicles are kept in line with the great country views. So, this design enables the house to completely submerge into the rural surroundings. This means that you could have multiple houses in the chosen location, and they would not petrude on the peaceful countryside and rural environment. With only the sustainable barn design showing above the ground level. This design meets the sustainable design and is contemporary as it uses materials that are in date with the current environment and current architecture.