TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL REPORT BA ( Honours ) Architecture: Spaces and Objects Unit - Technical and Professional Intergration 3
Rooney Ta _ Ta Manh Cuong Student ID : TA_11324926
TECHNICAL STUDY
TECHNICAL STUDY Strategies
TECHNICAL STRATEGY
Written statement
1. Structural Strategy My design project is a 24 hours arcade laundrette which locates in Freeling Street. The project starts with a symetrical form with the arcade in the middle. Beside, there is a small street inbetween of the project is Freeling Street itself. My building consists of 2 symetrical forms with 3 stories to fit in the context of Caledonian road. The building itself sit back to match the facade of the Cally Road and a balcony is created to connect the building Main elements: 1. Floors The floors will be made out of concrete due to the steamy condition of the laundrette. The ground floor will be supported with concrete foundation and other floors constrained to concrete slabs. 2. The Arcade The main structure of the building is a arcade system. The arcade is built with series of hollow square steel arches, supported by steel columns. The arches consist of a simple truss to carry the whole structure. 3. The Roof The roof is a combination of glass and steel frame which is connected to the arches. 4. Project proposal The 24 hours laundrette project is aiming to create a social place where people interact, share and experience old school drying system. Since The arcade is a typical structure in London, the purpose of this project is to create a signature space in Caledonian Road as well as in London. Eventually, the building might be called “The Cally Arcade� in the future of high street development.
TECHNICAL STRATEGY
Site Analysis - Introduction
SITE ANALYSIS
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BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON, LONDON
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CALEDONIAN WARD, ISLINGTON
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THE CALLY, NEIGHBOURHOOD
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THE CALEDONIAN ROAD, N1
York Way Caledonian Road Site 16.5m
CALED ONIAN
ROAD
17.2m 18.2m LB
Camden
19.1m
FB
20.6m
CA
LED
ON
RO
STREET CALEDONIAN
ROAD
STREET
STREET
STORY
FREELING
Tilloch Street
KEMBER
AD
26.1m
CALEDONIAN
ROAD
Highbury Islington
LYON STREET
IAN
Site
Cally Road
Kingcross
CSM
Kingcross
London boroughs are thirty two of the thirty three principal subdivisions of the administrative area of Greater London and are each governed by a London borough council. The principal subdivision which is not a borough is the City of London, althought it is often treated as a borough for practical purposes. The London boroughs were all created at the same time as Greater London on 1 April 1965 by the London Government Act 1963 and are a type of local government district. Twelve were designated as Inner London boroughs and twenty as Outer London boroughs. London boroughs have population of around 150000 to 300000, which is equivalent to a typical English city.
The London Borough of Islington is a London borough in Inner London with an estimated population of 215,667. It borders with the borough of Camden which hold the biggest redevelopment shceme in the UK, the King’cross redevelopment. The redevelopment is greatly affecting the borough of Islington even if only a minor part of it is inside of Islington’s borders. Majority of the redevelopment is positioned in the territory of Camden and that puts Islington in a submissive role when it comes to the development. Caledonian Ward, a neighbourhood right at the border between the two boroughs is slowly starting to feel the development around the corner
Caledonian Road is located in the middle of supergentrified areas of London. It runs about a mile and half north-south through the London Borough of Islington. It connects North London, starting at Camden Road near junction Holloway Road, and central London’s Pentonville Road in the South. Today Caledonian Road with its large council housing, Bemerton Estate has remained in the between place, an interstice that is overlooked by its surrounding neighbourhoods.
It is often known colloquially as the “Cally” and forms the entirety of the A5203. The street is mostly residential from Camden Road until Caledonian Road tube station. There are many new residential developments around the station including student accommodation. The street is inbetween the Bemerton estate and Barnsbury Estate which are contrast in life quality.
EXISTING NARATIVE AND USERS
Coffee shop
Convinient Store
Labrokes - betting service
Food supply, butcher
Local People Student People working in the area
MATERIAL STRATEGY
EXISTING MATERIAL AND BUILDINGS
Glass
Timber
Plaster
Asphalt
Masonry
Aluminium
Brick Paving
Steel Frame Concrete
Tree
EXPECTED AGENCIES/ ELEMENTS AND MATERIALITY Waterproof from raining
Getting light source for building and drying
Roof Top Glazing glass
Frame Structure Steel frame and truss EAST VIEW
Rail structure Stainless steel
Stacked Wall Gypsum Wall Board
Basic Wall Concrete Cast-in Place WEST VIEW
Stairs Wood Steps
Floors Block Concrete Masonry
preventing water leak from floor to floor
Due to the steamy condition of the building ( laundry activities and natural drying system ), the building mainly is made of concrete ( walls, floors ) and steel frame to avoid rottening, decaying ( wooden structure ). Plus, concrete is perfect for sound proof since the noise of washing machines and activities. Hence, the building will not affect the neighbour as well as customers
PRECEDENT STUDY
LEADANHALL MARKET - BY SIR HORACE JONES ARCHITECT
BURLINGTON ARCADE - BY ARTHUR BERESFORD & SAMUEL WARE
VICTORIA QUARTER - BY FRANK MATCHAM
THE CORRIDOR - HENRY GOODRIDGE
BURLINGTON ARCADE - BY ARTHUR BERESFORD & SAMUEL WARE
STRUCTURE STRATEGY
MODEL DEVELOPMENT Prototype 1
Prototype 2
Prototype 3
Prototype 4
Prototype 5
Prototype 6
POSSIBLE STRUCTURE 1
POSSIBLE STRUCTURE 2
STUCTURAL ELEMENTS The fram structure use simple fink truss system which is made of steel. There are two small slanted columns which support the frame as long as the steel gussets
Upper Chord
Steel gussets
Steel Gusset
Steel column
Lower Chord
Steel beam
Beam and columns joint
Steel column
Inspired by arcade structures, I created a similar structure but more simple than the original frame structure.
Queen Arcade, Leeds, UK
Great Victorian Arcade, UK
CONTRUCTION PROCESS
Steel hollow columns
Pad foundation
Steel hollow beam
Steel Truss system
FORCES IN DETAIL
LOAD
TENSION COMPRESSIOM
LOAD
COMPRESSIOM
Arcade structure supported by hollow steel beams and columns.
DETAIL IN 1:50 SECTIONAL MODEL
Square Hollow steel beam Top Chord Diagonal Webs Square Hollow steel beam Bottom Chord
Steel Column Concrete Wall
Main Column
Concrete Floor
Isolated foundation
ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY
SUN PATH T
LYON STREE
CALEDONIAN ROAD
KEMBER
STREET
Tilloch Street
SITE
FREELING
STREET
FB
STORY
9 AM
STREET
9 AM
Summer Solstice
26.1m
CALEDONIAN ROAD
9 AM
10 AM
11AM
12 PM
CA
LE
DO N
IA
N
RO
AD
Winter Solstice
20.6m
Spring Solstice 19.1m
LB
18.2m
CA
LEDO
NIA
N RO
AD
17.2m
16.5m
13 PM
Fall Solstice
14 PM
WIND DIRECTION
Kingcross Station
Caledonian Road Station
NORTH
SITE
PASSIVE VENTILATION
WEST VIEW
PASSIVE VENTILATION Since the natural drying system of the building, passive ventilation will be come the main source for drying clothes. Using the wind to dry clothes is a big benefit for both customers and the nature. Natural drying saves energy, electricity and unfarmful to clothes. Plus, the wind is the main drying tool due to lack of natural light source in the building
EAST VIEW
LIGHT SOURCE The lacking of natural light source
WEST VIEW
EAST VIEW
Summer Solstice
Enquinoxes Artificial light sources Winter Solstice
The building itself is lack of natural light source because it is inbetween 2 existing buildings. Since it is a 24 hours laundrette, artificial light is essential .
THERMAL SETTING
WIND
First Floor
Ground Floor
High thermal area High noise area
Natural cooling source
The programme itself bring lots of heat to the building. However, the form of the building is symetrical and the big area of void space in the middle that make the building cool it down by the natural wind.
DETAILED RESOLUTION
1:50 SECTION
Fire Escape
Concrete Floor
Concrete Wall
1:20 DETAIL RESOLUTION WALL TO FLOOR DETAIL
Steel square hollow beam 200*200*10 Compound ceiling
Double glazing glass
Concrete
Fiberglass Batt Thermal/ Air layer
Concrete
Cement Screed Fiberglass Batt
Thermal/ Air layer
Cement Screed Rigid Insulation Concrete Masonry Plaster
Membrane layer/ Vapor Retarder Membrane layer/ Damp-Proofing Concrete Cast In Place Metal Deck
Concrete Slab
Solid Ground
WALL TO ROOF DETAIL
TRUSS/ COLUMN/ BEAM
BEAM, TRUSS DETAIL
Truss to column
Beam to column Steel Gussets
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE Future Plan
1. A letter of introduction to a practice of your choice 2. CV (In sample portfolio) 3. Sample Portfolio
1. A letter of introduction to a practice of your choice
Cover Letter To who may it concerned, My name is Ta Cuong; I’m come from Viet Nam. I’m 23 years old and currently taking BA Architecture: Spaces and Objects at Central Saint Martin, College of Art and Design, University of Art of London. My course started from September 2011 and now I am in second year which I still have 1 more year before my course finished. Apparently, being a student at Central Saint Martin makes me completely enjoy full, not only by the rich knowledge and enthusiastic from lecturers and university staffs but also came from the international multi-cultural within the campus. It helps me to learn more and develop more, which states one of the reason I sent you this letter as my apply for internship at ECE Architecture I am considering myself as a good interactive and enthusiastic activist; always cover with fully inspiring spirit and eager to develop, for me, developing is not regard for the individuality of myself, developing is sharing, caring about others, making changes for people around me to achieve higher goals in harmony and cheerful spirit. I used to take part in creating some cultural events for the Vietnamese society in my undergraduate university. The experience was really great and it was interesting to work and communicate with other students coming from different parts of the world. I understand that experience lacking could be my weakness when applying for these jobs; however, I believe that if I be chosen, that would be my great chance to work under professional environment before I finish my degree and step into practical. Thank you for being patience and below here is my CV attachment, which also included my contact address and other details about me. Best Wishes
Ta Cuong
2. CV (In sample portfolio)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Curriculum V I T A E
EDUCATION 2011-Present Central Saint Martin College of Art and Design – University of the Arts London BA Architecture: Spaces and Objects. Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. (2011-2012)
TA MANH CUONG PART 1 ARCHITECTURE STUDENT
Nationality: Vietnamese Date of birth: 19/06/1990 Address: 75 Caledonian Road N1 9BT, London, UK Telephone: 00447469797869 Email: mikel_wb@yahoo.com
• Well educated and trained in Site Ana lysing, Concept design development, Modelling, Revit, 3DMAX, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign • Obtained Diploma citification of Art and Design ( after first year ) 2009–2011 Mander Portman Woodward Sixth Form College A-Level Obtained Degree: A, A, C, B • Mathematic: A • Art and Design: A • Physics: C• Photography: B 2008–2009
Guildhall College, London, United Kingdom • 6-months English class
POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY 2010–Present 3rd Vice-Captain, London United football team • Supporting recruited 17 players for the team placing third in the competition. • Competed the annual SVUK (Vietnamese student in UK) 8-a-side football competition 2011–2012 Event Coordinators for Vietnamese Summer Festival (hosted by SVUK and Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affair) • Took part and perform Vietnamese Cultural Show 2011, 2012 which had attracted 200 audiences, both Vietnamese and international students. The profits were then donated to charity organisations in Vietnam. • Supporting organised various social activities for members and actively promoted Vietnamese culture, Vietnam Cultural Festival (London 2012). 2011-Present Event Coordinators for London Architecture Festival - Submitted models and drawings which were selected for London Architecture Festival
WORK EXPERIENCE 2011-2012 Group Leader, Vietgrill Restaurant, London, United Kingdom Part-time Job • Gained insights into restaurant business through meeting with restaurant owners, architectures, designers, reporters, building relationship with potential partner • Support supervising 25 staffs, responsible for service quality and replying for any customer complaints.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 2011-Present Supporting organised and interior design V-POP • V-pop: a series of theme-party for Vietnamese students- attracts over 300 people every quarter.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS Languages English – Fluent Vietnamese – Fluent IT Skills Proficient knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, 3DMAX, Revit products.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
3. SAMPLE PORTFOLIO
PORTFOLIO TA MANH CUONG
STAGE 1- WOODEN TOY SHOP
Final Model
STAGE 2 - PUBLIC THEATRE
STAGE 3 - 24 HOURS LAUNDRETTE (STILL IN PROCESS)
STUDENT HOUSING COMPETITION - 3D CONCEPT MODEL PHASE
INTERIOR DESIGN - DESIGNING FACILITIES IN PLANE - COLLABORATE WITH FASHION MANAGEMENT STUDENT
3. MY FUTURE PLAN
MY FUTURE BA Architecture
GRADUATE MARCH ARCHITECTURE PART 2 IN LONDON
GRADUATE
Go back home and apply for a architecture firm in Vietnam, Singapore, HongKong...etc
FAIL
PART 3
Find a proper job and get high salary
FAIL Apply for Game Designer course ( BA course might take up to 3 years)
FAIL
Find job at any architecture firm
GRADUATE
Apply job for game design which relates to architecture background (design landscape, architecture, buildings in games )
Move to anywhere that I can get a job
GET MARRIED, LIVE A HAPPY LIFE TILL I DIE
Go back home, get a random job, get married and be a good father
4. DIAGRAMME SHOWING KEY RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN AN ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE
Small Practice
Medium Practice
Small Practice
ARCHITECTURE PRACTICE - A LIMITED COMPANY
Directors, Associates, Managers, Senior Architects and Engineers Administration Contracts Office
Technical Staff
Administration Office
Architects
Engineers
Designers
Surveyors
Bankers
Secretaries
Landscape
Civil
Graphic Designers
Quantity
Model Makers
Attourneys
Insurance Agents
Administrators
Interior
Structural
Interior Designer
Buidling
CAD Technician
Consultants
Project Managers
Urban Planner
Environmental
Interns
Acoustical
Document Controller
Finance Office
Design Team
Production Services
Spacialists
IT Managers and Support
5. MAKING WEEK
MAKING WEEK TECHNICAL REPORT TA Manh Cuong ID: TA_1132426 Stage 3 Group: Softwood
This group Focuses on making Arch structure with softwood. The srtucture consists of multiple softwood grids which are connected with each other by slotting each pieces and make them joined without any drilling and nail.
Day 1: introducing basic structure
Basic Grid for the whole structure
Initial idea for the arch structure
Day 2: Generate ideas for arch structure
Option 1
Option 3
Option 2
Join
Option 4
Day 3: Making joints
Making joint by slot pieces each other
Sample of joining pieces tothether
Day 4: cutting list
Day 5: constructing progress
Day 5: constructing finished
6. Written Statement of my experience This has been absolutely my favorite year in CSM. It’s been full of interesting opportunities organized inside and outside of the University. In fact I have been so excited that I am very sad to leave. I took part in the RIBA Mentoring scheme, and funnily enough I got DTale, a studio that has been recently selected to participate in the inaugural Chicago Architecture Bienial in Octobor 2015. The Studio has taught me alot about the industry, they adviced me about future career, tools needed to get a job and a professional working environment. The making week was one of my favorite weeks in the academic year. It was great to do stuff in human scale for once and in to work in new groups. I learned so much about technical details and construction in one week and I gained more confidence in the workshops. The various lectures and workshops organized at CSM this year were great opportunities for us students. The contextual study lecture-series workshops have been eye-opening experiences for me. They have helped me to understand how extremely wide of a field architecture is, and so how wide is the range of problems facing it. This revelation did not put me down though, on the contrary, it convinced me to pursue my career as an architect and so to continue my studies in the field.