EXTENSION FOR HIMALAYAN AID JETHAL HEADQUARTERS
by Daniel G. Reynolds - UK Architect
Report and Drawings
Extension for Himalayan Aid Headquarters
CONTENTS
01 - BRIEF 02 - DESIGN CONCEPT 03 - STRUCTURAL CONCEPT 04 - DRAWINGS 05 - APPENDIX Extension for Himalayan Aid Headquarters
Extension for Himalayan Aid Headquarters
CONTENTS
01 - BRIEF
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BRIEF
ESSENTIALS:
SITE CONTEXT
• 2 x BEDROOMS for volunteers with on suite bathrooms
The project should embrace the views of the mountainous valley visible
• 1 x MEETING ROOM (for Himalayan Aid meetings) that can also be
from the lower and upper levels of the building, and the peaceful location.
used as a LIVING ROOM (for volunteer’s relaxation) • 1 x self sufficient KITCHEN for volunteers (volunteers have the option of cooking for themselves)
The existing building is a concrete structure with some ornamental stone cladding. Timber framed windows and doors are used throughout.
HIMALAYAN AID PERSPECTIVE: Provide adequate accomodation for volunteers to make them feel at home, and encourage them to stay volunteering for long periods of time.
Build an extention to the existing Himalayan Aid Office that considers the principles of earthquake resistant buildings, rapid construction, availability of materials and respects the NGO’s reasonably low budget.
VOLUNTEERS PERSPECTIVE: Privacy is an issue when living in the village. When coming from another country and another culture, privacy is one of the things that volunteers will miss. The design should try to consider this, and at the same time embrace the sense of community that Nepali communities thrive on.
Volunteers should also have the option to cook or prepare food for themselves, as the Nepali Dhal Bhat staple is somewhat overwelming when eating this meal twice a day, every day, for any extensive period. Extension for Himalayan Aid Headquarters
BRIEF
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CONTENTS
02 - DESIGN CONCEPT
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TRADITIONAL NEPALESE HOUSES FEATURES: • PITCHED ROOF • UPPER VERANDA & TERRACES • UPPER BALCONIES • ROOF OVERHANGS • OFFER GOOD VIEWS OF LANDSCAPE • BLURRED BOUNDARY BETWEEN INSIDE & OUT
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TRADITIONAL NEPALESE HOUSES MATERIALS: • STONE • TIMBER/ WOOD • BRICK • MUD MORTAR • THATCH • TIN (MORE RECENTLY)
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SHAPE, FORM & MATERIALS Pitched Roof Material: Tin with anti rust paint (colour to match colour of local clay tiles)
Outside Herb Garden
Steel structure and roof trusses
Modern white interior Material: Plasterboarding, plaster and paint Aluminium gutter
(Insulation applied to underside of tin sheet material)
Local timber cladding (external application)
Timber soffit
Outside plants & flowers
Wall Insulation
French windows (doors with glass)
Private Balconies
Existing Stone Wall cladding
Veranda/Walkway with views of lower valley New door and window frame finishes to match existing frames. Material: timber and green paint
View from back of building - EAST ELEVATION Extension for Himalayan Aid Headquarters
CONCEPT PLAN
S1
S2
1
2
3
4
S3 5
6
7
S4 8
9
10
S5 11
12
13
Planting & Greenery
Balcony
Balcony
PLANT POTS
French Doors
French Doors
HERB GARDEN
GREENERY IN PLANT POTS
Wardrobe
Wash
Shower
Bath 02
WC
Cook
Room 02 WC
Sink
Bath 01
Living Room/Meeting Room
Kitchen/Dinning French Doors
WC
Room 01
Single Bed
Serve
Double Bed
Desk
Wardrobe
Wardrobe Wardrobe
PLANT POTS
Sink Double Bed
Single Bed
PLANT POTS
Shower
French Doors
Veranda
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Store Store
Desk
Public
Semi-Private
Balcony
Private
VISUALISATION - NORTH ELEVATION
The external wood cladding, balconies and planting pots surrounding the externsion will echo traditional Nepali architecture and will
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VISUALISATION - WEST ELEVATION
The veranda on the perimeter of the extension will be a perfect place to relax in a peaceful environement after a long day of teaching/volunteering
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VISUALISATION - SOUTH ELEVATION
The kitchen receives the most direct sunlight (facing South)
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VISUALISATION - WEST ELEVATION
All new rooms have great views of the mountains and the valley below
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VISUALISATION - BEFORE
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VISUALISATION - AFTER
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03 - STRUCTURAL CONCEPT Extension for Himalayan Aid Headquarters
STRUCTURAL CONCEPT The existing building has 5 primary structural beams (highlighted in blue). These define the structural grid of the extension and help to shape the layout.
primary structural beams
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STRUCTURAL CONCEPT The primary structure will be made out of steel. 3’’x 3’’x 3mm steel square pillars will hold a steel truss made offsite from 2’’x 2’’ x 3mm steel extrusions.
Primary Steel Structure (grid arranged over concrete beams for maximum strength)
Steel Post Centre Line INSIDE
OUTSIDE 152 mm
Primary Steel Structure (3’’x 3’’x 3mmn/152 mm x 152 mm x 3mm)
Window Frame Fixed to Steel Structure
Plasterboarding
Timber Cladding
Plasterboard Finish
340 mm
Fixing Bolts (Perforate slab only)
40 mm Concrete Finish
40 mm
400 mm
Concrete Slab
Concrete perimeter base 300 x 300 mm steel base plate
300 mm 300 mm
Concrete Beam
Stone wall INSIDE
OUTSIDE
Sizes to be confirmed by Engineer
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STRUCTURAL CONCEPT Secondary steel structure will be made from 2”x 2” x 3mm extrusions (highlighted in dark blue)
Secondary Steel Structure
A
B
C
D
E
1305 mm 1305 mm 1305 mm 1305 mm
Steel Structure Centre to Centre (C/C) 2598 mm 2598 mm Roof Ridge Level (+ 7740 mm)
2980 mm Internal Head Height
Gutter Underside Level (+ 5500 mm)
Second Floor Finish Level (+ 3310 mm)
GF Floor Finish Level (+ 380 mm) Ground Level (0 mm)
5019 mm C/C 5620 mm Edge to Edge Steel Structure Centre to Centre (C/C)
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STRUCTURAL CONCEPT Lateral restraint and ballustrading for balconies and veranda will be made from 2�x 2� x 3mm extrusions (highlighted in dark green)
Ballustrading (steel extrusions)
Lateral restraint
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STRUCTURAL CONCEPT Window and door frames are fixed directly to the steel structure. Plasterboarding is used for internal finishing (modern white), fixed to steel structure via wood battons.
Plasterboarding
Timber framed windows
Steel base plate will be concealed under 40 mm concrete finish
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STRUCTURAL CONCEPT For thermal comfort and avoiding sound pollution, insulation is key to install in the cavity of the wall. Insulation could be made from 2/3 layers of floor matting (foam) commonly found in nepal, or compacted straw bricks (found in weat fields). The area highlighted in purple shows where insulation is required.
Thermal and sound insulation
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STRUCTURAL CONCEPT Timber cladding provides a natural finish, resistant to wet/dry/cold weather. It also provides an opportunity to source the material locally, helping the local economy and avoiding possible problems with deliveries (not to mention a reduced carbon footprint). A concrete upstand on the perimeter of the building raises the internal and external finishes from the ground, helping to avoid internal plasterboard and external wood cladding to get damp and degrade.
Timber cladding
Concrete upstand Plasterboard ceiling
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STRUCTURAL CONCEPT When it rains, tin roofs make a lot of noise. This is uncomfortable for users of the building. Insulation in the roof will reduce the large levels of noise pollution during storms. A timber soffit and a side facia board help towards concealing the tin roof, and give the impression of a traditional house roof (timber and tiles).
It is very important for the facia board to cover the tin edges.
Timber soffit cladding
Thermal and sound insulation in the roof
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STRUCTURAL CONCEPT Finished building
Ballustrading colour to match tin roof colour
Tin Roof to be treated with anti rust paint. Colour to match colour of local clay tiles for natural look.
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04 - DRAWINGS
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Hill (Up)
A S1
S2 4620 mm
S5 WC
4343 mm
4380 mm
Room B 920 mm
4020 mm
4260 mm
2290 mm
4700 mm
2450 mm
2450 mm
4700 mm
920 mm
Room C
920 mm
External Kitchen 1000 mm
3970 mm
SA
SA
3330 mm
430 mm
S1 Goat Shelter
4515 mm
Shed
3450 mm
5250 mm
920 mm
Room A
4700 mm
2450 mm
4700 mm
Office
2450 mm
SA
5685 mm
7500 mm 3660 mm
Road
S4
295 mm
5740 mm
SA
S3
S2
S3
S4
S5
20180 mm Patio
A Hill (Down)
GROUND FLOOR & SITE PLAN / Scale: 1-100
S1
S2
1
2 1967 mm
3 1887 mm
4 1887 mm
S3 5
1540 mm
6 1540 mm
7 1540 mm
S4 8
9
10
S5 11
12
13
1460 mm 1460 mm 1460 mm 1460 mm 1460 mm 1380 mm
A
D E
A WC
Room 01
Room 02
Living Room/Meeting Room
B Kitchen/Dinning Balcony
C
Balcony Bath 02
5448 mm Cladding Edge
B
Balcony 1305 mm 1305 mm 1305 mm 1305 mm
A
Bath 01
C D E
Veranda
SECOND FLOOR PLAN / Scale: 1-100
19914 mm Cladding Edge 20666 mm Roof Length
Roof Ridge Level (+ 7740 mm)
Gutter Underside Level (+ 5500 mm)
Second Floor Finish Level (+ 3310 mm)
GF Floor Finish Level (+ 380 mm) Ground Level (0 mm)
1967 mm
1 S1
1887 mm
2
1887 mm
3
1540 mm
4 S2
1540 mm
5
1540 mm
6
A
1460 mm 1460 mm 1460 mm 1460 mm 1460 mm 1380 mm
7 S3
8
9
10 S4
11
12
13 S5
FRONT ELEVATION (WEST) / Scale: 1-100
S4
S5 13
12
11
S3 9
10
8
7
S2 6
5
S1
4
1380 mm 1460 mm 1460 mm 1460 mm 1460 mm 1460 mm 1540 mm 1540 mm 1540 mm
3 1887 mm
2 1887 mm
1 1967 mm
20666 mm Roof Length
Roof Ridge Level (+ 7740 mm)
D
E
C
B
A
1305 mm 1305 mm 1305 mm 1305 mm Roof Ridge Level (+ 7740 mm)
5448 mm Clad Edge
1487 mm Veranda
Gutter Underside Level (+ 5500 mm)
Top Sill Level (+ 5506 mm)
Ballustrade Level (+ 380 mm) Second Floor Finish Level (+ 3310 mm)
GF Sill Back Window Sill Level (1820 mm)
Ground Level (0 mm)
BACK ELEVATION (WEST) / Scale: 1-100 A
B
C
D
E
A
1305 mm 1305 mm 1305 mm 1305 mm
Steel Structure Centre to Centre (C/C) 2598 mm 2598 mm
SIDE ELEVATION (SOUTH) / Scale: 1-100 B
C
D
E
1305 mm 1305 mm 1305 mm 1305 mm
Roof Ridge Level (+ 7740 mm)
Roof Ridge Level (+ 7740 mm)
2980 mm Internal Head Height
Gutter Underside Level (+ 5900 mm) Gutter Underside Level (+ 5500 mm)
SF Sill Level (+ 4048 mm) Second Floor Finish Level (+ 3310 mm)
GF Floor Finish Level (+ 380 mm) Ground Level (0 mm)
GF Sill Level (+ 700 mm) Ground Level (0 mm)
5019 mm C/C 5620 mm Edge to Edge Steel Structure Centre to Centre (C/C)
SECTION A-A / Scale: 1-100
SIDE ELEVATION (NORTH) / Scale: 1-100
S1
S2 4
1887 mm
1887 mm
5 1540 mm
6 1540 mm
7 1540 mm
8
1460 mm
9
1460 mm
1380 mm
2515 mm
627 mm
1209 mm
597 mm
WC
5126 mm
5126 mm
5126 mm
2515 mm
4524 mm
Room 01
780 mm
1460 mm
13
1839 mm
1790 mm
3757 mm
1460 mm
12
Balcony Bath 02
1436 mm
5448 mm Cladding Edge
1460 mm
11
A
19839 mm
Balcony
10
Room 02
Living Room/Meeting Room
Kitchen/Dinning
4284 mm 1790 mm
Balcony
1967 mm
3
S5
1109 mm
2
S4
5126 mm
1
S3
4204 mm
Bath 01
780 mm
780 mm
1264 mm
Veranda 18982 mm
19914 mm Cladding Edge
A SECOND FLOOR FLOOR PLAN / Scale: 1-50
20666 mm Roof Length
1967 mm
1 S1
1887 mm
2
1887 mm
3
1540 mm
4 S2
1540 mm
5
1540 mm
6
A
1460 mm 1460 mm 1460 mm 1460 mm 1460 mm 1380 mm
7 S3
8
9
10 S4
11
12
13 S5
FRONT ELEVATION (WEST) / Scale: 1-50
S4
S5 13
12
11
10
S3 9
8
7
S2 6
5
S1
4
1380 mm 1460 mm 1460 mm 1460 mm 1460 mm 1460 mm 1540 mm 1540 mm 1540 mm
3 1887 mm
2 1887 mm
1 1967 mm
20666 mm Roof Length
BACK ELEVATION (WEST) / Scale: 1-100 BACK ELEVATION (EAST) / Scale: 1-50
7 mm
S1 2
1 1967 mm
ST) / Scale: 1-100
D
E
C
B
A
1305 mm 1305 mm 1305 mm 1305 mm
5448 mm Clad Edge
1487 mm Veranda
SIDE ELEVATION (SOUTH) / Scale: 1-100 A
B
C
D
E
SIDE ELEVATION (SOUTH) / Scale: 1-50
/ Scale: 1-100
SIDE ELEVATION (SOUTH) / Scale: 1-100
/ Scale: 1-100
D C E B A SIDE ELEVATION (SOUTH) / Scale: 1-100 1305 mm 1305 mm 1305 mm 1305 mm
A
B
C
D
E
1305 mm 1305 mm 1305 mm 1305 mm
SIDE ELEVATION (NORTH) / Scale: 1-50
TYPICAL PERIMETER BASE DETAIL (NO SCALE) Steel Post Centre Line INSIDE
OUTSIDE 152 mm
Primary Steel Structure (3’’x 3’’x 3mmn/152 mm x 152 mm x 3mm)
Window Frame Fixed to Steel Structure
Timber Cladding
Plasterboard Finish
340 mm
300 x 300 mm steel base plate
Fixing Bolts (Perforate slab only)
40 mm Concrete Finish
40 mm
400 mm
Concrete Slab
Concrete perimeter base
300 mm 300 mm
Concrete Beam
Stone wall INSIDE
OUTSIDE
Sizes to be confirmed by Engineer Extension for Himalayan Aid Headquarters
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6620 mm
1200 mm
40360 mm
3641 mm
2887 mm
2120 mm
3007 mm
1600 mm
3467 mm
5013 mm
2067 mm
2227 mm
3627 mm
1600 mm
4287 mm
2887 mm
3807 mm
39000 mm
BACK ELEVATION I (EAST) / Scale: 1-50
All Stone walling to be removed Water tank to be moved to location adjacent to site or potentially in 2nd Floor roof building up
733 mm 11320 mm C/C
9240 mm C/C
1200 mm
720 mm
4061 mm
3441 mm
720 mm
1400 mm
6620 mm
920 mm
8760 mm C/C
3680 mm 500 mm
2520 mm
3680 mm 1920 mm
All existing ballustrades to be removed and replaced with new design
380 mm
897 mm
1560 mm
3720 mm
3500 mm
3060 mm
1520 mm1800 mm 1800 mm 720 mm 1600 mm
3060 mm
FRONT ELEVATION I (WEST) / Scale: 1-50
6620 mm
2000 mm 4000 mm
FRONT ELEVATION II (WEST) / Scale: 1-50
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Water tank to be moved to location adjacent to site or potentially in 2nd Floor roof building up
1390 mm 470 mm 1800 mm 3660 mm
3920 mm
470 mm 1390 mm 1800 mm 1324 mm 3660 mm 916 mm
443 mm
3731 mm 2240 mm
2889 mm
3441 mm
4841 mm
6620 mm
2300 mm
All Stone walling to be removed
SIDE ELEVATION (NORTH) / Scale: 1-100
All Stone walling to be removed All existing ballustrades to be removed and replaced with new design
15000 mm
3060 mm 5440 mm
3441 mm
6620 mm 2889 mm 3731 mm
2240 mm
6900 mm
SIDE ELEVATION (NORTH) / Scale: 1-100
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SITE PHOTOS
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SITE PHOTOS
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BACK ELEVATIO
SECTION A-A (NO SCALE)
A
B
C
D
E
1305 mm 1305 mm 1305 mm 1305 mm
2980 mm Internal Head Height
Steel Structure Centre to Centre (C/C) 2598 mm 2598 mm
5019 mm C/C 5620 mm Edge to Edge Steel Structure Centre to Centre (C/C) Extension for Himalayan Aid
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