Chamfer: A Cooperative Housing Platform by Alessandro Conning-Rowland by unit19bartlett

Chamfer: A Cooperative Housing Platform Chamfer is a cooperative housing platform, based on a family of discrete parts. The project aims to disruption Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s asset driven housing market by creating a viable alternative originating from the idea that through sharing, we can have more. The Chamfer platform enables resident initiated, funded, democratically designed and self-constructed housing; Made possible through the utilisation of shared living, shared knowledge and the combinatorial possibilities of the Chamfer chunks. The geometry of these chunks promotes the desired spacial and social outcomes: division of space through level change and shared circulatory landscapes, whilst physically they embrace low cost materials and highly accessible fabrication technologies.

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CONTENTS Alessandro Conning-Rowland, U19, 2018

Chamfer: A Cooperative Housing Platform

Project Introduction

Alessandro Conning-Rowland, U19, 2018

Chamfer Chamfer A Cooperative Housing Platform Alessandro Conning-Rowland Unit 19 A Cooperative2018 Housing Platform Alessandro Conning-Rowland Unit 19 aimed 2018 at revolutionising

Chamfer is a cooperative housing platform the way we fund, design, build, own and live in accommodation. The project is a response to London’s asset driven housing climate in which property as investment has pushed aside housing as a basic human right. The resultisofa our current, complex is revolutionising that Londonersthe looking home are forced Chamfer cooperative housing building platformindustry aimed at way for we afund, design, build, own into the developer led market to compete with (and usually get pushed aside by) investment buyers. and live in accommodation. The project is a response to London’s asset driven housing climate in which Chamferas aims to createhas anpushed alternative option, viable now. Resident property investment aside housing as aright basic human right. cooperative initiated, funded and self-constructed housing. The result of our current, complex building industry is that Londoners looking for a home are forced This the is achievable 3 methods: into developerusing led market to compete with (and usually get pushed aside by) investment buyers. Chamfer aims to create an alternative option, viable right now. Resident cooperative initiated, funded 1. Shared Space. Thehousing. Chamfer Platform is based on the fundamental principle that the relationship and self-constructed between “shared” and “private” space within our homes can be fundamentally altered. This change can be made through using a shift3inmethods: our attitude towards adaptability and spatial organisation in the built form This is achievable in order to create high quality, high density housing leading to a new model of cooperative living and 1.ownership. Shared Space. The Chamfer Platform is based on the fundamental principle that the relationship between “shared” and “private” space within our homes can be fundamentally altered. This change can 2. Shared Knowledge. the towards power ofadaptability open-source information has the potential to enable be made through a shift Harnessing in our attitude and spatial organisation in the built form the user and remove reliance upon the developer. Self initiation, and user and site specific generated in order to create high quality, high density housing leading to a new model of cooperative living and designs will be the outcome. ownership. 3. Shared Digital Materials. The universal building blocks of the platform are the has physical embodiment of a 2. Knowledge. Harnessing the power of open-source information the potential to enable new model of living and of shared information. The kit of parts takes current open source platforms to the user and remove reliance upon the developer. Self initiation, and user and site specific generated a new level by integrating envelope, structure, systems and critically connection logic into every chunk, designs will be the outcome. once again enabling the user and bypassing the complexities of the current construction industry. The chunk is the basis for knowledge transfer and the spatial of the design platform. 3. Digital Materials. The universal building blocks of the language platform are the Chamfer physical embodiment of a new model of living and of shared information. The kit of parts takes current open source platforms to Chunk: The name “Chamfer” reflects the basic geometry of the connection family of parts which evolved aThe new level by integrating envelope, structure, systems and critically logiconinto every chunk, from the idea of folding a surface in order to create space. The angles of the chunks are a result once again enabling the user and bypassing the complexities of the current construction industry. of The the deired and social outcomes, spacelanguage through level change anddesign sharedplatform. circulatory chunk is thespacial basis for knowledge transfer division and theof spatial of the Chamfer landscapes. The geometry of the chunks enables high strength structural aggreagations and high density nesting space. Chamferreflects embraces fabrication materials The Chunk: Theofname “Chamfer” the digital basic geometry of technologies the family of and partsaffordable on which evolved which are accessible right now, to create a family of 3 dimensional, non-prescriptive and adaptable from the idea of folding a surface in order to create space. The angles of the chunks are a result of building blocks. Theand foundation of the system is aofsmall library of these the shared fabrication the deired spacial social outcomes, division space through level “chunks”, change and circulatory information for which is accessible to all under a creative commons liscence. landscapes. The geometry of the chunks enables high strength structural aggreagations and high

density nesting of space. Chamfer embraces digital fabrication technologies and affordable materials The aggregations of chunks canto follow anaever growing library of predesigned housing-typologies, which are accessible right now, create family of 3 dimensional, non-prescriptive and adaptable or can be adapted suit the needs the user sitelibrary conditions. The“chunks”, materials used are cheap and building blocks. The to foundation of theofsystem is aand small of these the fabrication readily available with an emphasis on rapid assembly rather than ultimate longevity. Each adaptation information for which is accessible to all under a creative commons liscence. made will be fed back into the open-source framework, creating an ever improving resource which potentially changes rolecan of the architect to growing the designer ofof a platform, and the role of the user to The aggregations of the chunks follow an ever library pre- designed housing-typologies, thecan democratic de-signer of personal or be adapted to suit the needs ofspace. the user and site conditions. The materials used are cheap and readily available with an emphasis on rapid assembly rather than ultimate longevity. Each adaptation made will be fed back into the open-source framework, creating an ever improving resource which potentially changes the role of the architect to the designer of a platform, and the role of the user to the democratic de-signer of personal space.

Chamfer: A Cooperative Housing Platform

Specific Dwellings Accessible to the Lower end of the Housing Market, through Integration

Servicing Structure

The Building Chunk is Integrated Structure, Enclosure/ Openings Integrated enclosure, structure and and Servicing, In Order to Create Ultimate Adaptability Through Embedded Redundancy. Integration Reduces Ccomplexity in the servicing forandmaximium adaptibility Construction Industry, Gives Individuals Freedom to Build as they Desire

Enclosure/ Opening

Simple, accessible on-site fabrication process

An Integrated System Fabricated offsite (Taking Adventage of Mass Production), which Allows for Straight forward Assembly by the User, to Suit Highly Specific Conditions

Cooperative living, ownership and design model

Aimed at Cooperative Site Purchase, Ownership and Living, which puts Emphasis on Maintenance and Upgrade Over Time. The Developments are Intended to be Adapted, Expanded altered Over time, Requiring the Chunks to be Reconfigured

An Emphasis on Affordable Shorter Lifespan Chunks to get Homes started, which can Easily Be Upgraded

Low cost, light weight materials

Alessandro Conning-Rowland, U19, 2018

1.02 A Disruptive Housing System

01_ London’s Property Climate All across London (as shown in Anna Minton’s map below) Estate regeneration schemes are taking place which replace social housing with expensive apartments sold by private developers. Despite an increase in the physical number of homes the price of these developments puts them way out of the reach of the average Londoner, let alone first time buyer. This is due to the asset value of housing in the world-wide market place. British and international investors alike are putting their money into London property, often leaving these homes empty. This in turn creates a trickle down displacement effect, which eventually sees those at the bottom of the financial ladder removed from London entirely.

TRADITIONAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

02_ A Solution Chamfer’s aim is to bypass the current capitalist system and place the resident in control of project initiation, design, construction and financing. The focus is on smaller sites which traditional developers would potentially be less interested in. Due to high land prices in London the system promotes a high density cooperative living and ownership model, through accommodation in which the facilities are largely shared. The system takes into account the lifestyles of the stakeholders in order to democratically design an assembly which minimises confrontation between residents. The pieces themselves will be as cheap as possible as well as light and simple enough to be constructed by the novice, in order to minimise additional costs and entirely boycott the current system.

PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT USING CHAMFER

SITE LOCATION

DEMOLITION AND ESTATE REGENERATION MAP Source: ‘Big Capital’ Anna Minton 2017

Chamfer: A Cooperative Housing Platform

POTENTIAL SITE TYPOLOGIES

. TERRACED ROW INFILL SITE

. END OF TERRACE PLOT

TRADITIONAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

MONEY

Funded privately by the developer with the aim of making profit

DESIGN TEAM/ INITIATION • Devloper Initiated • Architect designed • End user often ignored

DESIGN SPECIFICITY • Generic • Repeated units

. PARASITIC PLOT: THE AGGREGATION CAN CONTORT ITSELF ONTO DIFFICULT SITES

LEGACY

• Short Term • Often no maintenance responsibility • Fixed

PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT USING CHAMFER

MONEY

Funded by a not for profit cooperative of end users

DESIGN TEAM/ INITIATION • End User Initiated • Architect designed (and maintained) system • User input • System Generated • Democratic design process

DESIGN SPECIFICITY • User/ Site Specific • Generated using information on set perameters • Automatic variety generated through specific combinations of common (Affordable) elements

LEGACY

• Built specifically for now • Easily adaptable for future scenarios • Re-useable chunks

Alessandro Conning-Rowland, U19, 2018

Current For- Profit, Developer Led Housing Market

Problems

1. Generic homes created for individuals

Developer Initiated

Developer Funded

Design and Construction teams contracted

Generic for-profit (often cheaply built) homes constructed

Generic homes sold to individual for a large profit

Profits returned to private developer.

Profit driven housing market creates homes which are seen as investments and not spaces for living

Profit driven housing market creates homes which are seen as investments and not spaces for living. This mentality further drives up house prices due to investors fighting to buy.

3. This climate inevitably leads to many people being driven out of the market, unable to afford homes in London

Chamfer: A Cooperative Housing Platform

Solutions

Proposed Non-Asset Cooperative Housing System

A B

Change in attitude towards ownership and housingshared, adaptable housing with living spaces designed specifically for the user and site

Client Initiated. (Resident Cooperative) and crowd funded

End profit driven and developer initiated housing by making high quality large scale self initiated and crowd funded developments a possibility

Chamfer Design and (self) Build Platform used

Knowledge shared

3. B

Sha red

Increase housing density by embracing shared flexible and adaptable spaces, make density desirable!

Shared homes built specifically for the individual

A B

D C

Homes are not built to be sold. Chamfer platform can be accessed only by the user.

CHUNK COMBINATION MATRIX D4

LEGEND

2400

900

PRIVATE

STRUCTURE

PRIVATE CORNER CONNECTIONS

Facade/ Roof

SHARED

SPATIAL

Interior Landscape

900

Floor

2400

CIRCULATION

1500

210

SERVICE CONNECTION

NO CONNECTIONS 1800

1800

270

2700

390

900

1200

PRIVATE SPACE CONNECTIONS

900

900 1800

1800

C4 900

900

2400

C3 900

900

3900

C2 150

150

0 2400

2400

C1 300

300

0 3000

3000

B4 450

450

5700

STRUCTURAL CONNECTIONS STRUCTURAL CONNECTIONS

5700

B3 330

330

0 3900

3900

B2 240

240

0 3000

3000

B1 120

120

1500

A2 290

290

4000

A1 180

180

2400

SHARED SPACE CONNECTIONS

SHARED CORNER CONNECTIONS

900

150

300

4500

1800 1500

900 0

210

900

390

270

210

270

0 120

3000 3900

2700

2400

240

5700

3000

2400

3900

240 0

300

150

2400

1800

1200

330

4500

900 900 900

330

900

900 900 2700 1800 1500 2400

390

1200

1800

2400

3900

2400

3000

5700

3000

1500

Chamfer: A Cooperative Housing Platform COMBINATION TYPES

01_ Kit of Parts

1. Side connection

1. MICRO- HOME

2. L + chamfer end connection

02_ Combinations

3. L end on connection

4. L short leg face connection

SERVICE CONNECTION COMPATIBLE COMBINATIONS

The system comprises of 16 parts divided into 4 families (A,B,C,D) . A: 1200mm Structural/ Circulatory Chamfers B: 600mm Structural/ Spacial Chamfers C: 600mm L shaped Pieces D: Triangular and rounded corner panels

5. L long leg face connection

2. FAMILY HOME

6. L side to short end connection

CHOSEN CASE STUDY

6. L side to long end connection

The matrix defines each possible connection between two parts, and shows its appropriate uses. Certain connections allow for servicing to pass through, while other connections are stronger making them more suitable for use in the structural skeleton of the building. The remaining connections are best suited to the creation of enclosure. The zones are just guidelines and combinations often serve multiple purposes. CHOSEN CASE STUDY

The matrix has been divided into 5 sections as a way of making the selection process easier for the end user when making adaptations to or creating a new assembly.

7. Chamfer face connection

8. Chamfer + L overhang connection

3. COOPERATIVE

9. Chamfer + L overlap connection

MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING

STRUCTURAL CONNECTIONS 10. Chamfer A-frame connection (with or Without Spacer)

330

290

180

240

0 120

3900

1500

3000

4000

2400

4. COOPERATIVE HIGH RISE

290

0 180

4000

2400

Alessandro Conning-Rowland, U19, 2018

Chamfer: A Cooperative Housing Platform

Prcedent Study

Alessandro Conning-Rowland, U19, 2018

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Digital Material - Analogue (or

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Unlimited size, size defined by number of pieces.

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Blocks can be made from a range of materials.

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of accuracy using basic techniques. Can be dissasembled and re-used.

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Positioning defined by embedded information. ie. Can be alligned to a high lev

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Unlimited size, size defined by number of pieces.

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Analogue Material - Digital Process

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Positioning relies on digital tooling data. Material has no embedded positional information, therefore accumulates error.

mber of pieces.

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Limited size, defined by machine’s dimensions.

of materials.

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Very limited range of appropriate materials (material must be appropriate for

printing process, not necissarily the same requirements as application). •

Can not be re-used.

Cellophane House

Wiki- House

Wiki- House Contractor

Adjustable

Disposable

Bespoke Design

Fixed

Personal Fabrication

Contractor

Renewable Energy

Unsustainable

Contractor

Worlds End Estate

PLACE: Ladywell Lewisham Cellophane House

Simple Continuities

Shared Information

Renewable Energy Wiki- House

Fixed Adjustable

Simple Continuities Disposable Re-Useable

Fixed Adjustable

Bespoke Design Shared Information

Unsustainable Renewable Energy

Contractor Personal Fabrication

Disposable Re-Useable

Fixed Adjustable

Bespoke Design

Shared Information

Unsustainable

Renewable Energy

Contractor

Personal Fabrication

Contractor

Renewable Energy Cellophane House

Personal Fabrication

Cellophane House

Fixed

Re-Useable

Disposable

Simple Continuities Disposable

Unsustainable

Adjustable

Re-Useable

Personal Fabrication

Renewable Energy

Shared Information

Contractor

Personal Fabrication

Bespoke Design

Adjustable

Re-Useable Adjustable

Unsustainable

Bespoke Design

Fixed

Disposable

Personal Fabrication

Renewable Energy

Shared Information

Adjustable

Disruptive Architectures Simple Continuities

Fixed

Disposable

Contractor Personal Fabrication

Unsustainable Renewable Energy

Bespoke Design Shared Information

Unsustainable PLACE: Ladywell Lewisham

Contractor

Unsustainable

Bespoke Design

Fixed Adjustable

Re-Useable Bespoke Design

Contractor

Unsustainable Fixed

Disposable Re-Useable

Personal Fabrication

Renewable Energy

Shared Information

Adjustable

Re-Useable

Fixed

Unsustainable

Bespoke Design

Disposable

Contractor Personal Fabrication

Unsustainable Renewable Energy

Bespoke Design Shared Information

Fixed Adjustable

Disposable Re-Useable

Contractor Personal Fabrication

Contractor

Bespoke Design

Fixed

Disposable

Shared Information Unsustainable

Contractor

PLACE: Ladywell Lewisham

Re-Useable

Bespoke Design

Fixed

Disposable

Personal Fabrication

Renewable Energy

Worlds End Estate

Unsustainable

Bespoke Design

Fixed

Disposable

Contractor

Unsustainable Renewable Energy

Disposable

Disruptive Architectures

Unsustainable

Shared Information Unsustainable

Personal Fabrication

Renewable Energy

Chamfer: A Cooperative Housing Platform

Wiki- House

Bespoke Design

Fixed

Disposable

Personal Fabrication Contractor

Renewable Energy Unsustainable

Shared Information Bespoke Design

Adjustable Fixed

Re-Useable Disposable

Personal Fabrication Contractor

Renewable Energy Unsustainable

Shared Information Bespoke Design

Adjustable Fixed

Re-Useable Disposable

Personal Fabrication Contractor

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Adjustable Fixed

Re-Useable Disposable

Analysing the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Digitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Nature of Components at Different Scales

Simple Continuities

Cellophane House

lophane House

Distruptive?

PLACE: Ladywell Lewisham

Lewisham

Bespoke Design Disruptive Architectures Worlds End Estate

te Disruptive Architectures

Re-Useable

Wiki- House

Alessandro Conning-Rowland, U19, 2018

Large Scale Chunks Worlds End Estate • Architect: Eric Lyons

1. Tower Blocks 1. Tower Blocks

• Designed: 1963 • Completed: 1977 • Density: 250 People/Acre • Cost: 15m • Units: 750 (housing 2500) D

R G’S

x7 In-situ conrete structure clad in brick 19-23 stories

KIN

R G’S

2. Annex/ Bridge

x7 In-situ conrete structure clad in brick 19-23 stories

KIN

RIVE R TH

AME S

2. Annex/ Bridge

x8 (Varying Length) In-situ conrete structure clad in brick 4 stories, elevated by 2 stories

3. Flexible Outdoor Space

EDITH GROVE

A Repeated Element Worlds End Estate

x2 internal, x2 external Paved walkways, grass and planting

3. Flexible Outdoor Space

2 “community as the goal, shared landscape as the means, and modern, controlled design as the ex pression”

“village style living in the heart of L ondon”

E ric L yons of S pan

B orough of Chelsea,1 9 7 7

Bed 2

Reflection 1B

Stair Chunk

Living Chunk 1A

Lift Chunk

Bed 1

Living/ Dining

EDITH GROVE

Entrance Hall

x8 (Varying Length) In-situ conrete structure clad in brick 4 stories, elevated by 2 stories

ENTRANCE

Tower Blocks-Slice

Tower Blocks

Connector

x2 internal, x2 external Paved walkways, grass and planting

Kitchen

BASE LIVING CHUNK 1A

Annex/ Bridge- Slice

Balcony

Annex/ Bridge

Chamfer: A Cooperative Housing Platform

Simply A Stack Worlds End Estate

CONSTRAINT 1

CONSTRAINT 2

CONSTRAINT 3

Structural Walls

Service Cores

Access & Views

1A (2)

2x 1A 1x 1B

1A (2)

2x 1A 1x 1B

1A (2)

2x 1A 1x 1B

Contstraint/ Necessity Worlds End Estate

CONSTRAINT 1

CONSTRAINT 2

CONSTRAINT 3

T EN CONSTRAINT 1

CONSTRAINT 2

CONSTRAINT 3

Structural Walls

Service Cores

Access & Views

Service Cores

Access & Views

Alessandro Conning-Rowland, U19, 2018

Building Scale Lego? PLACE- Ladywell Lewisham •

1. Commercial Units

mmercial Units

• Architect: RSH+P

• • • • •

1. Commercial Units

x8 Fully Fitted Out and Finished Timber box- Pre Fabricated

• Designed: 2014 • Completed: 2016 • Density: 100 People/Acre

• •

2. Living Units

• Cost: 5m • Units: 24 (Housing 48)

Fitted Out and Finished Timx8 box-FullyPre Fabricated Fitted Out and Finished Tim-

ber box- Pre Fabricated

Living Units ing2.Units

Lifetime: 4 years then move to a new site x24 Fully Fitted Out and Finished Timber box- Pre Fabricated

3. External Lift Core

x24 Fully Fitted Out and Finished Timber box- Pre Fabricated

LON

x2 Precast Concrete

y Fitted Out and Finished Tim3. Outdoor Connection Bridges box- Pre Fabricated

RID

LEW

3. External Lift Core

IGH

WA Y

H AM ISH

LEW

ternal Lift Core

LON

x2 Precast Concrete

RID

WA Y

“P lanning permission for P L A CE / L adywell is until 2020 whilst a wider masterplan for the area is agreed and implemented. A fter this time, the scheme can be rede ployed on other Council sites up to fi e times and ith a design life of up to 6 0 years”

Contstraint/ Necessity 2

3. Outdoor Connection Bridges

PLACE- Ladywell Lewisham x4 Pre-Fabricated Timber

LON

x4 Pre-Fabricated Timber

ast Concrete

RID

WA Y

CONSTRAINT 1

CONSTRAINT 2

CONSTRAINT 3

Structural Walls

Service Cores

Access & Views

utdoor Connection Bridges

Fabricated Timber

IGH

MH HA

Chamfer: A Cooperative Housing Platform

Ladywell Vs. Lego

PLACE- Ladywell Lewisham

1A (3)1A (3) CONSTRAINT 1

CONSTRAINT 1

Structural Walls

Structural 1A (2) Walls

1A (3)

1A (3) 1A (3)

1A (3)

1A (2)

1A 1A

1A 1A (2)(2)

3x 1A

1A (3) 1A (3)

CONSTRAINT 2

Service Cores

1A (2)

1A (3)

1A (2)

1A (3)

1A (2)

1A (3)

1A (2)

1A (3)

1A (2)

1A 1A 3x 1A

3x 1A

3x 1A 1A (3)

CONSTRAINT 3 Access & Views

1A (3)

1A (2)

1A (3)

1A (2)

1A (3) 1A

1A (2) 1A 3x 1A

3x 1A

Forgetting Constraints

1A (2)

1A (3) 1A

1A (2)

1A 3x 1A

3x 1A

PLACE- Ladywell Lewisham- Speculative Reconfiguration

2. Un-Successful But Feasable Overlapping and Rotational Stacking

1. Successful Straight-Forward Stacking & Mirroring of Chunk

3. Experemental Stacking Ignoring all Constraints, Using the Chunk only as a definition of space

Alessandro Conning-Rowland, U19, 2018

Easy to Assemble... Cellophane House 1. Structural Frame

• Architect: Kieren Timberlake • Designed: 2008 • Completed: N/A • Density: N/A • Cost: 5m

x56 (5 types) Aluminium Extrusions of varying lengths

• Units: 1 House • Lifetime: Unlimited, Re-Useable, Adabtable

2. Floor Plates

4 4

x14 (4 types) Structural Plastic

3. Service Core & Stairs

x4, x4 Structural Plastic

“Many prefabricated designs succeed in breaking down a building into modules that can be quickly joined together, but they typically embody a top-down strategy: design a building, and then devise a system to make it work. Here, we began with the frame-plus-components system as a basis, allowing architecture to grow out of its opportunities and constraints. Unlike prefabricated housing in which originality and site-specificity may be lost in the manufacturing process, Cellophane House™ is a flexible system of building that enables multiple outcomes. The frame can accommodate a variety of materials to suit different needs, tastes, and budgets; the house can adapt to different sites and climatic factors, and interior floor plans can be easily rearranged.”

... When Pre-Fabricated 4. “SmartWrap Skin”

Cellophane House

x44 (8 Types) “Smartwrap” plastic with integrate PVs

Keiren Timberlake, 2008

1. Despite Being Composed of Manageable sized, Repeating Components, The structure is Pre-Fabricated and Delivered to Site on a Truck

2. ‘Chunk’ 1 Positioned in Place

3. Legs Positioned and Bolted to Concrete Pad Foundation

4. ‘Chunk’ Type 2 Positioned Above Legs

5. No.2 ‘Chunk’ Type 1 Stacked above Chunk 1

6. ‘Chunk’ Type 3 Positioned Between ‘Chunk’ Type 1 and ‘Chunk’ Type 2

7. Stacking Continues

8. After Stacking is Complete, Canopy and Hand Rails are Installed

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CONCLUSION: Historical and contemporary “modular unit” methods of construction fail when it comes to thinking of materials and buildings as digital. Their flexibility and resusability becomes limited when we begin to account for structural, environmental and algorithmical implications, as investigated in this presentation. Units that are deemed ‘flexible’ are often in fact highly prescriptive of their outcomes, and attempts to re-assemble or re-use these units, often result in wasted materials and wasted space. The shipping container site office initially seems the most ‘digital’ of the systems I have tested, however after further analysis, the flexibilty is a result of a lack of basic human requirments eg. Water, drainage, light and insulation. These ameneties and services require bespoke retrofitting - rendering the units unflexible. I am, however, intrigued by the idea of a building ‘chunk’ much like the shipping container, when used as intended, which has a higher initial investment, embedded strength and durability in order to ensure its longevity and continued flexibilty throughout its life time. The next step I believe is to re-consider the way in which people live, both at micro and macro sales, to create a system which caters for more flexible spaces, rather than merely boxing and stacking complete living units. A “Chunk” at a smaller, more human scale, will give the opporCONCLUSION: tunity for greater flexibility, and be far less prescriptive, both in terms of built form and the way and contemporary “modular unit” methods of construction fail when it comes to thinking of materials and buildings as digital. inHistorical which live in,becomes own, limited andwhen share space. is the potential for animplications, architecture that Their flexibilitywe and resusability we begin to accountThere for structural, environmental and algorithmical as investigated in thiscan presentation. Units that are deemed ‘flexible’ are often in fact highly prescriptive of their outcomes, and attempts to re-assemble or re-use these units, often result in wasted matechange and/or adapt organically with peoples needs. I would like to consider the building as rials and wasted space. The shipping container site office initially seems the most ‘digital’ of the systems I have tested, however after further analysis, the flexibilty is a result a lack of basicrather human requirments eg. finished Water, drainage, light and insulation. These ameneties and on services require bespoke retrofitting - rendering the units unflexible. a of process than a object. This perspective flexibility embodies potential when I am, however, intrigued by the idea of a building ‘chunk’ much like the shipping container, when used as intended, which has a higher initial investment, embedded strength and durability the in ordersocial, to ensure its longevity and continued flexibilty throughout its life time. one considers economic and political implications of such an architecture or housing system, for instance in its potential tolive,get ontosales, the ‘housing ladder’. The next step I believe is to re-consider the way in which people both people at micro and macro to create a system which caters for more flexible spaces, rather than merely boxing and stacking complete living units. A “Chunk” at a smaller, more human scale, will give the opportunity for greater flexibility, and be far less prescriptive, both in terms of built form and the way in which we live in, own, and share space. There is the potential for an architecture that can change and/or adapt organically with peoples needs. I would like to consider the building as a process rather than a finished object. This perspective on flexibility embodies potential when one considers the social, economic and political implications of such an architecture or housing system, for instance in its potential to get people onto the ‘housing ladder’.

SELF CONTAINED FLATS

SELF CONTAINED UNITS

SHARED SPACE, DECREASING TOTAL AREA

‘TETRIS’ LIKE COLLECTION OF SPACES

THE FLEXIBLE HUMAN SCALE ‘CHUNK’ DEFINING SPACE WHILE CONTAINING STRUCTURE AND SERVICING

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Chunk Experimentation

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MANIFESTO: A DESIGN WHICH CAN ACCOMMODATE NECESSITY WITHOUT BECOMING PRESCRIPTIVE Historical and contemporary “modular” methods of construction fail when it comes to thinking of materials and buildings as digital. They are merely simple continuities. Their flexibility and realisability becomes limited when we begin to consider structural, environmental and algorithmical implications. Units that are deemed ‘flexible’ are often in fact highly prescriptive of their outcomes, and attempts to re-assemble or re-use these units, result in wasted materials and wasted space. Systems which appear disruptive often achieve flexibility as a result of a lack of basic human requirements eg. Water, drainage, light and insulation. These amenities and services require bespoke retro fitting - rendering the units un exible. I intend to consider a system which has a higher degree of embedded information and properties (ie. strength and durability) and potentially higher initial investment, in order to ensure its longevity and continued flexibilty throughout its life time. The next step I believe is to re-consider the way in which people live, both at micro and macro sales, to create a system which is focused on the freedom of SPACE in between the physical architecture, rather than merely boxing and stacking complete living units. I will consider the building as an ongoing process and encourage post-construction alteration and customization. A “Chunk” at a smaller, more human scale, will give the opportunity for greater flexibility, and be less prescriptive, both in terms of built form and the way in which we live in, own, and share space. I believe there is a Compromise to be found between the ultimate control of the architect and ultimate control of the user, which will provide liberation in the form of a framework without just leading to a newly prescriptive form of living.

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Multi Purpose ‘Chunk’ One Building module which encompasses Structure, Servicing and Human necessities including Space, Light and Acess

‘CHUNK’ Containing Human Amenities, structure and Servicing

Place: Ladywell Lewisham Living Unit

Service Core

Opening potentially providing light, Ventilation and Acess Spacial Partitioning

Structural Wall Floor, Potentially defining spacial organisation

Chunk Iteration 1

Chunk Iteration 2 : Repeatable Module

Test Assembly 1

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1 Chunk: Multiple Variations Partitions Treated as Additional Components with a Variety of Options

Initial Partition Options

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Flat Pack Chunk If the Chunk is to be Variable, Maybe those Variations should be the product of a Designed System

Chunk as a Collection of Parts

Semi Strucural Partition Components in a 2x3 grid to allow for Openings

Key Structural Element, With in Built Servicing Space

Partition Components in a 3x3 grid to allow for Openings (Slotted together for ease of Use)

Floor Tile 1650mmx1650, With slots and Mortises Pre- Fabricated

Corner Post

Exploded Axo of Components

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Component Lifespans

“An abundant pool of easily and freely available elements that can be tried out and perhaps discarded.” - Combinatiorial Commons (Jose Sanchez)

STEEL VERTICAL CONNECTOR

EXTRUDED ALUMINIUM COLUMN

ALMINIUM CONNECTION BRACKETS

UNLIMITED REUSEABLITY, 100+ YEAR LIFESPAN

COMPLETE COMPONENT PURCHASED

FACTORY FABRICATED

NOT CUSTOMIZABLE

GOOD REUSEABLITY, 50+ YEAR LIFESPAN

COMPONENT OR MATERIALS PURCHASED

Structural Column 100 Year Lifespan

CLT FLOOR PANELS OR

FAB LAB

FACTORY FABRICATED OR DIGITALY FABRICATED BY USER

CUSTOMIZABLE (STANDARD OPEN SOURCE DESIGNS AVAILABLE)

LIMITED REUSEABLITY, 10 YEAR LIFESPAN

COMPONENT OR MATERIALS PURCHASED

Floor Panel 50 Year Lifespan

ALUMINIUM LAMINATE LAYER

OSB STRUCTURAL WALL PANELS

FAB LAB

FACTORY FABRICATED OR DIGITALY FABRICATED BY USER

INTENTIONALLY HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE (PRE OR POST FABRICATION)

SINGLE USE, <2 YEAR LIFESPAN

MATERIALS PURCHASED

Structural Panels 10 Year Lifespan

LAMINATED, CORRUGATED CARDBOARD PARTITIONS

FAB LAB

DIGITALLY OR MANUALLY USER FABRICATED

Interior Fit Out <2 Year Lifespan

SHOULD BE CUSTOMIZED FOR SPECIFICITY

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System Development The creation of a system which contains the level of embedded information required in order to ensure that an arrangement suitable for any housing requirement can be met, whilst maintaining a level of discreteness in its options of connectivity, which ensures functionality

Column to Wall

1. Initial Corner Column System

System has proved fairly limiting in its production of spaces

2. Extension of Column into a Wall

The Wall mounted system allows for a greater range of outcomes and pieces at a more human scale

Bracket to Self-Supporting Chunk

3. Bracket Supported System The Initial system which I developed relied on small, fiddly components, crucially the brackets which would support the floor sections

4. Self-Supporting Chunk

The living space no longer relies on small brackets and fiddly pieces, it simply hooks into the wall and provides its own structural integrity

A system designed to be lived in by humans. It embraces the notion of “micro contextual specificity as logic” (Greg Lynn), rather than the contemporary idea of openness as flexible space.

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Human Scale Chunk

A system designed to be lived in by humans. It embraces the notion of “micro contextual specificity as logic” (Greg Lynn), rather than the contemporary idea of openness as flexible space.

1. Standing (Single Person)

Multiples to be used as circulation and entertainment space

1. Standing (Single Person)

Multiples to be used as circulation and entertainment space

2. Sitting (Single Person)

Multiples and reflections to be used as dining and lounging spaces

2. Sitting (Single Person)

Multiples and reflections to be used as dining and lounging spaces

3. Lying Down (Single Person)

Multiples can be added above as bunk beds or to the side as a double bed

3. Lying Down (Single Person)

Multiples can be added above as bunk beds or to the side as a double bed

4. Sitting at Desk (Single Person)

Sitting with a desk surface at the 4. Sitting at space Desk (Single Person)

appropriate height, similar to a dining Sitting space with a desk surface at the space appropriate height, similar to a dining space

Human Scale Chunk 2 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Redefinition of Space from being neutral and timeless to being temporally

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dynamicâ&#x20AC;?- Greg Lynn, Animate Form

5. Cooking

The cooking space is large enough to host others and serves as a social space also. All services items are along a single wall.

6. W.C. (Single Person)

The same unit will suffice for up to three persons

7. Circulation Stair

Extra chunks can be added to create a greater level difference

8. Storage Space (Single Person)

Suitable as a wardrobe for an individal, additional units should be added for each person inhabiting the space

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Iteration 2: Self Supporting Chunks

If the pieces are rotated by 90ยบ they can be hung in discrete positions form the structural component, acting as completely self sufficient structural units. The rotation also promotes a more natural flow of circulation.

Hooks for hanging the pieces on the wall

Sectional Chunk

Horizontal Circulation Vertical Circulation Kitchen Sleeping Space Living/ Working Space W.C.

Rotated 90ยบ Section becomes structurally integral

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Flat For Lifeâ&#x20AC;? The units have discrete positions on the wall, however specicifity of the spaces provided is fully informed by the user, and therefore the form is a result of the combination of a collection of parts.

Level_ 01

Level_ 02

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Specific Spatial Conditions The pieces provided are more or less generic, either designed for a specific human requirement (Lying down, sitting) or suitable for multiple conditions. The larger pieces would allow for more open space, in further devlopment

1. Sleeping Space

3 No. 900x1000 Chunks create a 2100mm long sleeping space with room for storgae at one end when space becomes a real issue

2. Living Space

3 No. 900x1000 seating chunks create a a natural living space which can also be used for work situations with the addition of desks

4. Cooking Space

3 No. 900x2000 Tall chunks create a fairly large space suitable for cooking equipent (arranged along the core wall), the same arrangement of pieces can easily be used for other applications

4. W.C.

2 No. 900x1000 Tall chunks create a shower room with all the serviced items along the core wall

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Iteration 2: Pieces Used Total Pieces used, including all repetitions W.C. 2 No. Pieces 2 No. Types

SITTING 4 No. Pieces 3 No. Types

CIRCULATION 8 No. Pieces 6No. Types

VERT. CIRC. 9 No. Types 4 No. Types

LYING 6 No. Pieces 3 No. Types

COOKING 3. No Pieces 3. No Types

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The Wall: A Framework for Freedom The Wall is the key component of the system, the backbone which allows allows for a real ‘Plug and Play’ system which is truly accessible to the user. The issues of servicing, structural integrity and possiby site planning are taken away from the end user.

Exploded Axo of The ‘Flat for Life’, Showing the Wall as a parts based system

The Wall Potential Building

01_Individual House

02_Street Based Low Rise Housing Development

03_Block Based Low Rise Housing Development

04_Simple High RIse

05_L Shape- Greater Sructural Integrity, Potentially Higher Buildings

06_Block Based Low Rise Housing Development

Possible Configurations for System Based Housing Developments

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Combinatorial Experiments_2 Generation of more specific spacial arrangements, considering living spaces Parts Used

Test Assembly 3

Moment Testing

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Construction Sequence_01

Using a Hypothetical, In-Fill Site Between Existing Townhouses

01_ Site Selection & Procurement

02_ Infrastructural Components, Positions Digitally Generated from Site Constraints & User Requirements

04_Spatial Components are Assembled, Larger chunks prefabricated and craned onto site

03_ Circulatory Components Fixed to Infrastructural Components as Per Generated Design

05_Spaces are Adapted and Grown over Time by the Inhabitants. Parts are assembled by Users.

06_The Topography of the Building is Used as a Communal Landscape, for the Inhabitants

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Infrastructure Generator_01 A Mixture of User Inputs and Site Conditions Will be the Starting Point for the on Site Infrastructure to be Digitally â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grownâ&#x20AC;?

01_ Physical Site Envelope

02_ Envelope Adjusted for Planning & Site Specific Constraints

04_Exclusion Zones Generated

03_ North-South Orientation Considered to Negate Overshadowing

05_Housing Types and density required is input by user

06_Entrance Location Input by User

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Infrastructure Generator_02 The Circulation Grows from The User Input Starting Point, Towards

the Points Generated (Based on a Calculation of Optimal Density). The Growth Respects the Exclusion Zones and Follows PreDetermined rules, Designed to Include Communal Space as well as being Efficient

LEGEND Main Circulatory System Meeting Point Expansions In-Dwelling Circulation

Circulatory Generation Parts:

01_ Input Starting point, Destinations Generated

02_Circulation Finds Option 01 for Routing to Destination Points

03_In-Built Rule Set Determines Expansion Points for Circulation to Become Meeting Places

04_The Circulatory Structure Branches off to Form the In-Dwelling System

Infrastructure Generator_03 The Infrastructural Components Snap to the Same 300mmx300mm

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Grid and Together they Form the Structural, Circulatory and Servicing Backbone of the Building, from which the Spatial Parts can be Hung

04 Private Circulation Branches

03 Communal Circulation & Expansion Points

02 Structure & Servicing

01 Site

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1 Bed Dwelling: Exploded Parts 33x Parts 5x Part Families 6x Window Panels

Dwelling Type A_ 1 Bed Live/ Work: Assembled

Dwelling Type A_ 1 Bed Live/ Work: Exploded

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Spatial Chunks: Dwellings Assembled

The Dwellings have been Arranged on the Site, Supported and Serviced by the Infrastructural Parts. There are 8 Dwellings on the Site, with the capacity for 22 inhabitants

Perspective Elevation of Complete Building Assembly, Part Families are Shown in the same Colour

Iso of Complete Building Assembly, Part Families are Shown in the same Colour

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Spatial Chunks: Creating Dwellings A Range of Dwellings have been Developed (Using the Family of Parts) as Approximations for the System Which Generates the Infrastructure to Run Calculations, Based on Real Dimensions

Bed Bed Bed Bed

APPROACHING THE HOUSE

Bed

Bed Bed FIRST GLIMPSE INSIDE

Bed

LIVING LANDSCAPE

VIEW FROM SLEEPING SPACE

Diagram Showing the Assembled Diagram Dwellings Showing the Assembled Dwellings Exploded from the Infrastructure Exploded from the Infrastructure

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Spatial Part Development: Folded CLT Testing Robotically Milled, Slotted and Folded CLT Slabs.

The Parts Follow the Same Connection and Spatial Logic as the Previous Iteration, but the 300mm Grid is no Longer Physically Manifesting as Waffling. The Density of the Material Left is Determined by the Structural Application of the Piece and its Required Porosity. A1

B2 Assembled Dwelling Fragment 01 Isometric

E2 Assembled Dwelling Fragment 01 Perspective View

Robotically Milled CLT Part Production, Density of Material Correlating with Strength/ Porosity Required

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Aggregation Testing Folded CLT

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Scenario Testing Film Stills

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Assembly Sequence Scenario_04

Student Housing Block

Designated Route Through Site Entrance to Student Dwelling Block

Empty Site: Townhouse SIzed Infill Site

Structural Skeleton Positioned and Erected

Public Space/ Circulation Installed to Act as Construction Platform

Dwellings 1 & 2 Constructed Around Central Communal Space Half Height Sleeping spaces are slotted together

Dwellings 3, 4 & 5 Constructed, the Heighest Point at the North

A Standard Open Source Configuration has Been Used for Each Dwelling

Roof Constructed Over Communal Zone Student Dwellings Shown in Context with the lLarger Dwellings

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Assembly Logic Scenario_04 Student Housing Block

Structural Skeleton

Communal Space, Circulation & Construction Platform

Private Micro-Living Spaces

Interlocking, Half Height Micro Sleeping Spaces

Roof Over Triple Height Communal Space, with South Facing Windows

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Chunk Development Assembly Sequence Aims: 1. Cheaper 2. Lighter 3. Using Readily Accessible Technology

OSB Sheets

Open Source 2Dimensional Parts CNC Cut

Profiles Assembled- Stacking where Structurally Necessary

Skin Cut to Size and Window Openings Inserted as Suitable

ter

ior

Int

eri

Skin Fixed to the RIbs, Creating Structure and Enclosure

Capping Panels, Servicing and Pvc Windows Attached

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Student Dwelling Test Assembly of Private Zones in Student Accomodation 32 x Chunks Used

Assembled Student Dwelling

Exploded Student Dwelling

Type A

Type G

Type B

Type H

Type C

Type I

Kit of Parts

Type E

Type J

Type F

Type K

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Chunk Development

Testing Variations on the Basic Chunk in Order to Fulfill the Ambition of An Integrated Chunk Which Creates a Truly Flexible Platform

Service Connection Point Window

Integrated Storage

CNC Milled and Folded Foam Body

Basic Chunk

3D Printed Sink Insert

Water Outlet

OSB End Cap Service Connection Point

Chunk Variation Assembled

Variation 01: Integrated Storage

End Cap

Service Cover

Tap

Sink Infill

Variation 02: Window

Service Route

Structural Rib

Variation 03: Integrated Servicing

Window

Outer Skin

End Cap

Foam Body Structural Rib

Variation 04: Integrated Sink

Exploded Variation Assembled

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Kitchen Aggregation Test Testing the Ability of the Chunks to Create a Specific Function when Aggregated, In Order to Assess the Level of Variation Required in the Chunks themselves Type A Variation 01

Type F Variation 01

Variation 02

Variation 03

Type B Variation 01

Variation 04

Kitchen Aggregation Iso

Variation 02

Type G Variation 01

Type C Variation 01 Storage Embedded Within Depth of Chunk

Variation 02 Windows Created by Removal of Non-Structural Sections of Chunk Variation 02

Tap Plumbed into Integrated Water System Appliances Integrated into Chunk Depth Assembly of Chunks Creating a Landscape for Living Elimintating the Requirement for Extra Furniture

Integrated Waste Water System

Variation 03

Kitchen Aggregation Perspective

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Chamfer Platfom Development

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Circulation Study

Analysing the Positions of Circulation and Communal Space in the London Townhouse Typology Lower Ground LEGEND Vertical Circulation Horizontal Circulation Serviced Locations

Ground Floor

First Floor

Second Floor

Third Floor

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Analysis of Parameters & Assumptions Analysing the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rulesâ&#x20AC;? Used to Generate the Infrastructural Skeleton of the Infill Site Typology

Assumption 1: Structual Intention to Grow Upwards

Assumption 2: Structural Skeleton Must Respect Vertical Exclusion Zone

Assumption 3: Building has One Entrance Parameter: Entrance Location

Parameter: Site Orientation

1 1. (Infra-)Structural Skeleton

Parameter: South Orientation- Sun Path

Parameter: Access to Light ( Based on Sun Path and Surrounding Buildings)

Assumption 4: Communal Inhabited Spaces may Breach Exclusion Zone

2. Communal Space Branches

Limited Variation in Room SIze Using Current Family of Parts

Parameter: Ground Level Entrance Exclusion

Parameter: Dwelling Zone Exclusion Zone. Based on Light Access Direction & Offset from Site Boundary

Assumption 4: Front Offset takes Priority (Based On Typical Terraced House Room DImension). Structural Zone is Secondary, Remaining Area Becomes Rear Exclusion Zone

4800mm

5400mm

2400mm

3. Flexible Private Space

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System of Production INPUTS

LEVEL 1: SITE

B START

1. SITE SHAPE?

2. SITE AREA?

0ยบ

Dimension A : Dimension B :

Shape

Rectangular

Area

6m 20m

120m2

*Perameters generated from shape data input

B D

C A 8. ENTRANCE LOCATIONS? A

7. NO. ENTRANCES? D

Entrance Side:

No. Entrances

Location :

No.

*Perameters based on site & entrance information

LEVEL 2: PEOPLE/ PROGRAMME

9. NO. PEOPLE? 1

10. INDIVIDUAL/ FAMILY RATIO

People

INDIVDUAL

No. People:

Ratio

70/30

*Perameters generated from No. people information

FAMILY

Ratio:

70/30

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B A

D C A

3. SITE VOLUME

Height A : Height B : Volume

4. OPEN SIDES?

10m

Select Open Sides:

10m

5. SITE ORIENTATION?

360

Direction 1:

Direction 3:

*Perameters generated from shape data input

6. VIEWS FROM SITE?

Direction 2:

1200m3

*Perameters generated from area data input

No. Views

Rotation :

10ยบ

0ยบ Orientation :

N-S

180ยบ *Perameters generated from shape data input 300ยบ

END

11. LIVE/ WORK RATIO INDIVDUAL Ratio:

Ratio

ASSEMBLY GENERATED BY SYSTEM

12. SOCIABLE/ PRIVATE RATIO FAMILY

SOCIABLE 30

70/30

Ratio:

Ratio

PRIVATE 60

70/30

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System of Production OUTPUT LEVEL 1: SITE

START

1. SITE SHAPE?

2. SITE AREA? *Perameters generated from shape data input

8. ENTRANCE LOCATIONS?

7. NO. ENTRANCES?

*Perameters based on site & entrance information

LEVEL 2: PEOPLE/ PROGRAMME

9. NO. PEOPLE?

10. INDIVIDUAL/ FAMILY RATIO *Perameters generated from No. people information

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SITE ENVELOPE DATA

2 3

1 1

4200mm < 2X Sunlight Penetration Limit

room height

Natural Ventilation Zone

3. SITE VOLUME

4. OPEN SIDES? Use Zoning

*Perameters generated from area data input Most Useful Perameters:

Least Useful

Natural Lighting Natural Ventilation Access

1 2

1 1 3 3

*Massing adjusted according to orientation data om prder to provide maximum useful space

6. VIEWS FROM SITE?

5. SITE ORIENTATION? Use Zoning Most Useful Perameters:

Least Useful

Natural Lighting Natural Ventilation Access

END ASSEMBLY GENERATED BY SYSTEM

11. LIVE/ WORK RATIO

12. SOCIABLE/ PRIVATE RATIO

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MULTI -FAMILY COMMUNAL DWELLING TYPE 01 A shared house assembled around the logic of separation through split level and shared access to communal space and utility, enambling pleasant, high density living

Rain

Serviced Zone Cluster (Shared W/C & Shower) Serviced Zone Clust (Shared W/C & Showe

+10800

+10800 Private Sleep Private Sleep

Shared Living Shared Living

+9600

Shared Living Shared Living

Gut Det

+9600

Private Sleep

+8400

+8400 Private Sleep/ Work Private Sleep/ Work

+7200

+7200 Shared Living Shared Living Private Sleep Private Sleep

+6000

Private Sleep

+4800

Private Sleep

+4800

+3600

+2400

Shared Circulation Shared C

+2400

Spare Zone Plant? Water Storage?

+1200

Spare Zone Plant? Water Storage?

Shared Living Shared Living

+-0000

9600

8400 7200

7200

6000 4800

4800

3600 2400

2400

SECTION 1:100

1200

-2400

0000

-2400

-1200

0000

-1200

+-0000

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THE SHARED “CORE” BUILDING ORGANISATION LOGIC

THE SHARED “CORE”

Shared- Main Living Shared- Eating Private- Sleeping

CIRCULATORY & INFRASTRUCTURAL

SLEEPING SPACES

SHARED SPACE ( KITCHEN, LIVING, WORKING, EATING, WASHING ETC.)

WORKING, EATING,SKELETON WASHING ETC.)

SPATIAL INTEGRATION WITH SHARED “CORE”

Rain

Serviced Zone Cluster (Shared W/C & Shower)

Private Sleep Shared Living

Shared Living Gutter/ Water Collection Detail

hared Living Gutter/ Water Collection Detail

Private Sleep

Shared Living Private Sleep

Private Sleep Private Sleep/ Work Balcony

Shared Kitchen/ Dining

Private Sleep/ Work

Shared Circulation

Balcony

Shared Kitchen/ Dining Shared Circulation Spare Zone Plant? Water Storage?

Kitchen Serviced Zone

Shared Living

Spare Zone Plant? Water Storage?

Circulation- Shared Kitchen Serviced Zone

Circulation- Private Direct Sunlight Indirect Sunlight

Circulation- Shared Circulation- Private Direct Sunlight

19200

16800

14400

19200

18000

12000

16800

15600

14400

9600

7200

13200

12000

4800

10800

2400

Indirect Sunlight

9600

7200

leep

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2.01 Construction Sequence/ Health & Safety 1 Site Procurement

Groundworks + Foundations Contractor Involvement

Site purchased by residents cooperative Aggregation of parts generated from user/ site specific data input

Contractor Envolvement

Groundworks take place- holes dug for foundations. Heavy machinery required- this stage should be carried out by a contractor or someone qualified to operate plant. Everyone on site must be wearing high visibility PPE.

Contra

Pre-fabricate placed in po

Contractor a equipment, e activities are

Structural Skeleten Assembly

CNC fabrication of parts and assembly into complete chunks.

First chunks moved into position and bolted to foundations.

Second set of cnc cut plates

Proper technique when lifting large sheet materials. Max 20KG to be lifted by any person. Appropriate PPE to be worn when operation CNC machinery

Proper technique when lifting Chunks. Max 20KG to be lifted by any person. Good communication and coordination on site is key to safe assembly. High Visibility PPE to be worn.

Proper techniq by any person. is key to safe a

Circulatory chunks positioned. Working platform 1 created.

Additional circulatory chunks positioned.

In addition to circulatory chunks, L shaped chunks should be positioned at the ends of platform to prevent falling. Caution should be taken when working at height, workers have a safety tether fixed to their harness at all times.

Temp. support positioned. Caution should be taken when working at height, workers have a safety tether fixed to their harness at all times. Caution when lifting.

Additional platform 2

Temp. supp working at harness at

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ndations.

d be carried out by ate plant. bility PPE.

CHUNK Fabrication

Contractor Involvement

Pre-fabricated concrete foundation pads delivered to site and placed in position.

FAB LAB and Materials delivered to site. On-site Chunk fabrication begins

Contractor activity. Heavy components will require lifting equipment, extreme caution should be taken when lifting activities are taking place, high visibility PPE must be worn.

Proper technique when lifting large sheet materials. Max 20KG to be lifted by any person. Appropriate PPE to be worn when operation CNC machinery

to foundations.

Second set of chunks moved into position and connected using cnc cut plates and allen bolts.

20KG to be lifted ordination on site be worn.

Proper technique when lifting Chunks. Max 20KG to be lifted by any person. Good communication and coordination on site is key to safe assembly. High Visibility PPE to be worn.

e taken when her fixed to their

Additional circulatory + structural chunks positioned. Working platform 2 created. Temp. support positioned. Caution should be taken when working at height, workers have a safety tether fixed to their harness at all times. Caution when lifting.

Cantilevering structural chunks positioned. Although not 100% necessary temporary supports should be positioned in case of joint failure under high stress condition. Appropriate PPE to be work (especially hard hat).

Additional circulatory chunks positioned. Temp. support positioned. Caution should be taken when working at height, workers have a safety tether fixed to their harness at all times. Caution when lifting.

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Additional circulatory chunks positioned. Working platform 3 created.

Spatial chunks begin to form main shared space, structure begins to be tied together.

Temp. supports carefully removed. Caution should be taken when working at height, workers have a safety tether fixed to their harness at all times. Caution when lifting.

Temp. supports carefully removed. Large chunks require correct no.people to lift with careful organisation. Care should be taken with heavy chunks overhead. Correct PPE to be worn

South private space structures completed

North private space structures completed

Temp. supports carefully removed. Caution should be taken when working at height, workers have a safety tether fixed to their harness at all times. Caution when lifting.

Caution should be taken when working at height, workers have a safety tether fixed to their harness at all times. Caution when lifting.

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West facing enclosure chunks positioned.

Window chunks positioned and installed

All chunks should be positioned from inside the building. Area below work should be cordoned off. Caution should be taken when working at height, workers have a safety tether fixed to their harness at all times. Caution when lifting.

Window pieces must be positioned from exterior making the process higher risk. Area below work should be cordoned off. Caution should be taken when working at height, workers have a safety tether fixed to their harness at all times. Caution when lifting.

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Side Enclosure Assembly

North private space structures completed.

East facing enclosure chunks positioned.

Caution should be taken when working at height, workers have a safety tether fixed to their harness at all times. Caution when lifting.

All chunks should be positioned from inside the building. Caution should be taken when working at height, workers have a safety tether fixed to their harness at all times. Caution when lifting.

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1. Shared Live/Work Space 2.Private Single/ Double Bed Room with Work Facilities 3. Private Basic Micro Room

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North-West Axo with Cut-Away Family Cluster Zone

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Multi-Purpose Shared Space Investigation

Testing the Organisational Potential of the Kit of Parts to Create Private and Shared Spaces in Close Proximity

Use Options 1. General Shared Living/ Working

Space. Parts Create a Landscape Suitable for Group Activity. The Most Open Area of the House, Suitable for Residents to Bring Guests

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West Elevation with Cut-Away Shared Living Zone

North-West Axo with Cut-Away Shared Living Zone

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01_ Clustering Logic Despite the shared areas of the building being accessible to all inhabitants, the total aggregation is broken down into clusters or neighbourhoods. This strategy enables a more specific shared space aggregation for the local inhabitants. It also ensures that each person lives in close proximity to all the facilities they may need, and because of the small group of people using them a sense of ownership is creating, leading to a level of self initiated maintenance.

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02_ Social Clustering Many of the inhabitants of Chamfer will be single individuals and the geometry of the clusters encourages a pleasant level of community integration within a small group of neighbours. The system can also potentially group people according to their data inputs.

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Serviced Zone

01_ Private Space Strategy

A catalogue of pre-designed PRIVATE spaces, which take the form of enclosed pod structures. The aggregations range from a micro-bedroom for an individual to a sleep/ work double bedroom. Working in a shared environment is encouraged the private spaces may be the most quiet spaces, suitable for study.

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Like the other spaces the aggregation of parts is designed to create a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;living landscapeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; which replaces most conventional furniture, including lighting and storage. The spaces are minimal as the shared areas are designed to be treated as a a flexible extension of an individuals personal space.

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01_ Shared Space Strategy A catalogue of pre-designed SHARED spaces, circulation and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;landscapesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; which can be used as the building blocks for the organisational structure of the building. The shared spaces are extensions of the buildings circulatory skeleton and as such maintain the geometry. These aggregations take the form of platforms and landscapes rather than pods, the enclosure is created by the nesting of private spaces.

02_ Shared Space Specificity The shared space aggregations are mostly use specific and the variations in form reflect this. Specific environmental requirements for the intended use, such a slighting conditions, ventilation and noise levels will be addressed through variations of the parts as well as the aggregations location within the build as a whole

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MEDIUM - RISE AGGREGATION Breakdown 01_ Aggregation Strategy At this scale the strategy towards shared/ private space becomes clearer. The central shared core of the building runs from bottom to top, connecting all the private spaces Each space is assembled as a specific function within the whole to satisfy the needs of all the inhabitants and create a far greater range of useful spaces than one could own in even a large conventional private home. The circulation and inhabited spaces are blurred, residents are free touse the shared spaces as an extension of their private zones.

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CIRCULATION BREAK OUT: LIVING AREA EXTENSION OF PRIVATE SPACE

In this case the shared core is not only responsible for circulation but it also acts as the structural skeleton of the building and the infrastructural distributor to create ultimate freedom for the private spaces to be adapted.

FLEXIBLE SPACE: • W/C • LIVING AREA • QUIET WORKING

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Prototypical Use Specific Aggregations

Typical Aaggregation details intended as a basis for 1:5 scale prototype testing

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Additional Structure

CHUNK A1 Extension to load carrying aggregation

CHUNK C6 Circulation Enclosure- Structural Connection

CHUNK A1 Extension to load carrying aggregation

CHUNK E1 Balustrade + tensile bracing

CHUNK C5 Platform- to be finished with ply

CHUNK A1 With Stair Insert 2 (Long Side) Serving as structural bracing CHUNK C5 Circulation Enclosure- Structural Connection

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CHUNK B3 Key structural component- Top Surface to be finished with ply

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CHUNK C6 Furniture (desk) CHUNK C7 Balustrade

CHUNK A1 Geometry creating split level. Stair Insert 1 (Short Side)

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An exploded diagram showing the components used in typical connection detail, the example is taken from the low rise shared dwelling aggregation

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Chamfer Platform: Construction Prototypical Structral Connection Test

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CONNECTION PLATES (STEEL)

INTERIOR LAYER (PLY) SIDE RIB 2 (OSB/ ALUMINIUM)

INTERIOR STRUCTURAL LAYER (LAMINATED CARBOARD)

INSULATION LAYER (FOAM)

END CAP (ALUMINIUM)

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CHUNK A1

The key piece in the geometric logic of the Chamfer construction system. The two different angles (66° & 33°) allow for many different used, most importantly staircases and split level spatial divisions.

CHUNK E1

A derivation of the original chamfer piece, a larger version of the 66° angle which suits the structural branching required in many aggregations.

CHUNK C5

The “L” shaped pieces along with the chamfer piece often form the basis of enclosure within the aggregation as a whole. Chunk C5 is a human scale piece suitable for private scale spaces.

CHUNK C5

CHUNK B3

Chunk B3 is a derivation of the original chamfer piece. It is a an enlarged version with extended legs which allows for spatial differentiation and structural spans within the building aggregation.

CHUNK B3

Side Enclosure Assembly Structural Skeleten Assembly

Window chunks positioned Contractor Envolvement

Spatial Assembly

East facing enclosure chunks positioned.

Window chunks positioned and installed

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On-Site Chunk Fabrication 01_Fab Lab A fab lab (fabrication laboratory) is a small-scale workshop offering digital fabrication. A fab lab is typically equipped with an array of flexible computer-controlled tools that cover several different length scales and various materials, with the aim to make “almost anything”( Neil Gerschenfeld) This includes technology-enabled products generally perceived as limited to mass production. While fab labs have yet to compete with mass production and its associated economies of scale in fabricating widely distributed products, they have already shown the potential to empower individuals to create smart devices for themselves. These devices can be tailored to local or personal needs in ways that are not practical or economical using mass production.

FAB LAB Logo

Structural Rib 1

Folded Cardboard Spanning Component

Structural Rib 2

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Construction Seq. Stage 4

Construction Seq. Stage 5

FAB LAB and Materials delivered to site. On-site Chunk fabrication begins

CNC fabrication of parts and assembly into complete chunks.

CNC cutting Files

Self- Fabrication + Assembly Sequence Deliver readily available sheet materials to site

Cardboard Net Pre-Folded along CNC cut fold lines

Chunk Prototyping user laser-cut birch ply

Use Fab-Lab CNC machines and cutting files generated by Chamfer Platform to cut parts

Gather Correct Parts for Chunk to be Assembled

Cardboard Slotted into CNC cut Grooved in Kerto LVL side Rib (18mm)

Choice of Skin material and applied using Velcro for changeability

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Structure Options Cardboard Composite Options Tested:

1. Folded Cardboard

2. Laminated 2. Laminated Cardboard & Foam Cardboard & Foam

Suitable for furniture manufacture but lacking in structural integrity and thermal/ acoustic performance

High performing chunk however the lamination process is labour intensive irreversible and inaccurate

4. Corrugated Cardboard fixing type 02

5. Corrugated Cardboard fixing type 03

High performing chunk however fiddly assembly process is time consuming and price of additional fixing increases price of chunk considerable. 100% demountable.

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2. Corrugated Cardboard fixing type 01

High performing chunk however the tight bends in the cardboard are difficult to assemble. Side of cardboard corrugations not fixed for whole length.

6. Corrugated Cardboard fixing type 04

Very high performance and high strength. Easiest assembly with high levels of accuracy maintainable. Some glue must be used making disassembly more difficult.

Chosen Option

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2.10 Connection Testing Prototype

01_ Prototype Joint Analysis The eometry of the assembly was a success and lead to a strong, lightweight connection. The key lesson learned was the fixing and placement strategy of the butterfly connection plates. The plates are inherently strong along the direction of their length, however they require fixing in position to provide lateral strength to the assembly as well as to keep them in position. The other difficulty is the grid on which the connections are placed, which shifts with many connection types, misaligning the connectors.

Connection Plate Assembly

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User Input: Chamfer Platform 1. Chamfe hamferr A Cooperative Housing Platform

Some information about you...

Lets get started...

2. Information to be completed by each inhabitant

1. Please scan the site to begin

Name

Sarah James 28 30

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Occupation

Working Hours Relationship Status Children

Correct?

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Occupation

Working Hours Relationship Status Children

Sociability

Sarah James 28 30

Age

Correct?

3. Please select desired building massing

Some information about you...

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Some information about you...

2. Information to be completed by each inhabitant Name

Working Hours Relationship Status Children

Sociability

By sharing, you gained:

28 30

Age

Occupation

Congratulations!

Sarah James

Architectowner Business 9:00 10:00 6:00

Live/ work

245 sqm 87 sqm

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of useful space!

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*Compared to similar density conventional housing

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3. Please select desired building massing 1.

Congratulations! By sharing, you gained:

245 sqm 87 sqm of useful space!

3. *Compared to similar density conventional housing

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Age

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Working Hours

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