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LEARNING
DISABILITY
LIVINGSTON,
CENTRE SCOTLAND
Day centre (1570sm) for adults with various mental and physical disabilities. Facility comprises a specialized unit for autistic spectrum disorder, a specialized unit for behavioural therapy, community cafe, art facility, music facility, snoezelen space, dining hall and commercial catering facilities, flexible general purpose / activity spaces, physio-therapy, staff offices and communal garden. The design was closely developed with all user groups and the local authorities and reflects a positive and inclusive vision of disability incorporating the most up-to-date guidelines for people with severe learning disabilities, challenging behaviours and sensory impairments. Designed and managed while project manager at macmon Chartered Architects in Glasgow, Scotland. Client: West Lothian Council | Project Value: $5.5M | Photography: Frank Stehl
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BRICKSTAINABLE
COMPETITION MARYLAND,
USA
This temporary residence and conference facility for foreign diplomats on political visit, is located in a remote area of Maryland and requires an off-the-grid energy strategy. The brief also asks that the design exploits the use of brick. This proposals fulfills the above through use of the following technologies and strategies: Living Machine and Water Reservoirs for fresh air and water management, Bio-Fuel for heating, Photo-voltaic (PV) and Wind Turbines for on-site generation of electricity, both Air-Ground Heat Exchangers and Passive Solar for supplementary heating and conditioning air, the facility including extensive walling and planting for sheltering against wind and super-insulation within the envelope. Brickwork itself is poetic as it recalls thousands of years of history; a symbol of both the earth and the human hand – it is one of the last surviving crafts that form part of our built environment. While the use of brick has been and will continue to be explored in countless ways, the beauty of brick is its simplicity – it is very easy to understand. This project exploits these qualities of brick in a simple manner, however the effect of a brick environment on the senses is often very enriching and in a sense complex. It is for these reasons that brick must continue to shape our environment and extend the richness of our collective history as builders. Renderings in collaboration with Marcin Nykaza.
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COMPETITION GHANA
The Ghana house is shaped around a central courtyard, which acts as both a social nucleus and environmental conditioner. The building uses modest construction techniques, exploiting the use of timber, which is an important resource within Ghana with very good environmental credentials. The principle ways in which the Ghana house addresses the local climate are through water-harvesting, solar shading, ventilation, and flood prevention. The concept is such that home-buyers can both build what they can afford to build (with the flexibility of extending later) and also customize the way the house will look – Ghana house asks that the home owners play a role in design. If the home owners wish to change the appearance or indeed upgrade the envelope or interior at a later time, the components lend well to both re-use and recycling.
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ARCTIC
SANCTUARY,
SVALBARD,
FINAL NORWAY
Winning scheme for first stage of international competition, receiving 330 entries from around the world. The brief asked for temporary accommodation on a remote arcitc island in Norway, from which to take in the northern lights. The building functions as both hotel and nothern lights observatory. Our proposal arranges accommodation around a central courtyard, which has been carved into the tundra landscape. The overall building sits low, merging with the landscape. From within its inner sanctum, the building focuses views on the vast sky above. Each room is oriented towards the sky and a reflective band of glazing around the inner perimeter creates a visual panoptic effect. Permafrost construction methods are necessary in Svalbard and have been employed in innovate ways in this project. Units are further burrowed into earth mounds and super-insulated for defence against extreme cold, using as little energy as possible. First stage of competition in collaboration with Aradhana Gupta.
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CORNWALL,
UK
Competitors were invited to develop an inspirational and demountable structure, providing flexible spaces to host community, cultural and civic events, which will enable greater community engagement, continue to promote the role of design quality within economic development in the region, and promote ownership and pride in local public places.
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In our proposal, the Renaissance Pavilion is assembled out of long polcarbonate accordion-like panels, which are stackable, and the entire pavilion can be transported in two custom shipping containers (1). Each container is a universal size, but then unfolds to become the pavilion’s plinthe (2). Strips are laid out, overlapping one another and then threaded with steel cables. The cables are connected to small rotary motors attached to the edge of the plinthe, and each cable drawn in to varying lengths, depending on the position. The accordion’s V forms spring back which the self supports each ribbon of panels in an arc formation, when fully erected the entire structure takes on rigidity and is completely wind and water proof.
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SALTCOATS
HOUSING
ARDROSSAN,
SCOTLAND
The proposed 4/5 storey development (2200m2) consists of 18 flats; 14 - 2 bedroom and 4 - 3 bedroom. Flat areas range in size from 86m2 to 116m2. from ardrossan road
A mechanical ventilation unit with heat recovery is installed for ventilation. A passive source of ventilation is integrated through use of solar space with thermal mass and vents with dampers. The flat roof is equipped for wind turbines, solar thermal and/ or PV panels. The building performs 15% better than the energy efficiency level enforced within the Building Regulation. Timber frame construction provides a very well sealed envelope. Additionally, the 220mm of batt insulation use achieves a .18 u-value. Windows are double glazed with argon filled cavities, achieving 1.4 u-value. Designed and managed while project manager at macmon Chartered Architects in Glasgow, Scotland.
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KOLKATA
BOOKFAIR
PAVILION
KOLKATA,
INDIA
Both Scotland and India have a rich heritage in textiles. This proposal for Scotland’s pavilion at the Kolkata Book Fair 2009 draws on this past and highlights the craft of weaving.
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Weaves made from reclaimed and recycled materials can make a sturdy fabric with very low material cost. Translucency and airtightness of the fabric can be varied through the tightness of the weave. The proposed pavilion is clad externally in a woven fabric wind/ rain screen. For added durability, we proposed the use of natural fibre fabrics, (obtained from used clothing or textile manufacture off-cuts) to be similarly cut in strips, dyed, twisted and woven. Signage and imagery can be screen-printed onto woven fabric.
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The pavilion is organised around a central, open courtyard, where readings and other events can take place. The steps act as a seating area, and the exhibition spaces serve as further galleries from which to view activities happening in the central court. The bamboo roof extends over the steps, and along the projection wall to provide shade and shelter from the rain to both performers and audience.
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Design / rendering in collaboration with Aradhana Gupta.