Diren Patel - Component 1

Interior & Architecture

Component 1

Diren Patel

Contents

• Page 4-5: Brief & Specification

• Page 6-7: Site Location & Analysis

• Page 8-9: Project Ideas & Directions

• Page 10-13: Project Themes

• Page 14-17: Primary Research

• Page 18-22: Secondary Research

• Page 23: Ideas & Sketches

• Page 24-27: Models

• Page 28-31: Solution 1

• Page 32-35: Solution 2

• Page 36-42: Final Model

This world as a collection has been developing ever since the beginning of its existence. Architecture in particular however is a very significant component that plays a huge role in construction in the modern world today due to the exponentially high demands for all sorts of structures. Architecture can also be split into multiple parts and pieces of components such as themes, styles and design techniques. Currently modern architecture tend to be the more popular styles of architecture as they fit well in the time period whilst also looking aesthetically pleasing due to their versatility of working in conjunction with the surrounding environmentutilising strong colour schemes.

Therefore, in this project my goal is to improve the state of a local park, Hylands Park, through the aesthetics, functions and the fun that can be obtained from the experience. As of now, Hylands Park is primarily based on the theme of 'fitness and wellbeing'. Another nearby park, Harrow Lodge Park, is also primarily focused on the theme of fitness and wellbeing. This is quite the problem as sharing the same theme can cause some 'competition' to be created between the two parks. I personally believe this competition is a bad thing as Harrow Lodge Park executes their theme of 'fitness and wellbeing' much more efficiently and effectively due to more higher quality indoor sports facilities and equipment. To resolve this predicament, I will shift Hylands Park's theme away from just strictly 'fitness and wellbeing' to the field of entertainment.

In addition to the theme issues stated about Hylands Park, there are also a few issues I want to state about the appearanceof the park. In my final design I would like to strengthen Hylands Park's 'nature and organic' theme. This is because this nature-based theme is what makes Hylands Park very unique in comparison to other nearby parks such as Harrow Lodge Park which has been decayed away to modernism. Finally, the park does have physical issues which consists of there being no toilets, no sort of structure to connect the community or a way to purchase food, drinks and souvenirs.

Therefore, to conclude in this project I will create a café which will act as a way to connect the community in the park with a built-in cinema that will enhance this idea.

Specification

Structure: For this project I will be designing a café with a small cinema room. This will act as a way to connect the community together.

Location: My café cinema structure will be built in a park that is local to me, Hylands Park. Specifically on a spot where the land is no longer in use and where my building will not affect the park in any negative way.

Themes: The themes that will be evident through my café-cinema will be 'Movement & Flow' and 'Juxtaposition & Contrast'. I have chosen these themes as they work well in combination for this modern based café I am aiming for.

The structurewill consistof:

•The use of both themes throughout the exterior of café, 'Movement & Flow' and 'Juxtaposition & Contrast'.

•My café's exterior must use interesting shapes as part of my'Movement & Flow' theme

•Simple shapes and complex shapes can be used together to create 'Juxtaposition & Contrast' in my Café

•Toilets must be included in the design to resolve the issue of there being no accessible toilets within the park

•To strengthen the entertainment portion of the park, outdoor/indoor seating space and with free Wi-Fi

•Indoor seating areas should be included

Location: Hylands Park

Information:

Hylands Park is a public park in the London Borough of Havering in northwest Hornchurch. The park is owned and managed by Havering London Borough Council and has a Green Flag Award status. Hylands Park covers around 11 acres of land and has a large circular walkway that takes up half of the park. The facilities included in this park are 6 hard surface tennis courts, a cricket table, a fullsized football pitch, a multi-use games area and a small outdoor gym area. However some things Hylands Park does not have are toilets and nearby shops.

History:

In 1920 Hylands Park was once ordinary land bought by the owners of the Oak Public House in Victoria Road. A horse trotting track was then added in 1925 where a race meeting was held. Hornchurch Urban District Council was established in 1926 and in 1927 they purchased the land to be laid out as a public park – which we know as Hylands Park today.

Implementinganew publicspace with improved 'Leisure &Entertainment'facilities

The outdoor gym facilities and sport pitches will remain in the redesign as the park is fitness and sport oriented.

The park’s main functions are to provide a range of sports activities and as an area of passive recreation.

The facilities include six tennis courts, a cricket table and a full-sized football pitch. The cricket club that use the park have a small pavilion and practice nets.

In addition, the park has a large children’s play area, an outdoor gym area and a multi-use games area. The park has three access points, the main gates being on Osborne Road. The other entrances are at Globe Road and Hylands Way.

Hylands Park, London Borough of Havering, RM11 1EE

LOCATION

In this project I aim to keep most of the park’s components untouched to preserve its environment. This means components such as trees, courts and pitches will stay in the park. However I will be moving the courts to the ‘play and outdoor gym area’ to free up space so that there is sufficient space to create my ‘leisure & entertainment’ facility there.

The goal of my project is to improve my local park, Hylands Park, in the field of ‘Leisure and Entertainment’. Hylands Park does have its basic facilities, such as courts and pitches, and although Hylands Park does have a circular walkway which acts as its 'selling point', I believe that Hylands Park is missing components that makes it stand out when compared to other parks - for example Harrow Lodge Park which has a gym that acts as an attraction.

Therefore, to execute my goal I will design some sort of ‘Leisure and Entertainment’ building that will create contrast with itself and the surrounding environment. I will be using a variety of materials and shapes as well as other techniques I've learnt through research on existing buildings.

Existing Plan View:

There is a large circular walkway connected with an extended path leading to 3 entrances in Hylands Park. Building my structure near an entrance would be a good idea.

Proposed Plan View:

Project Ideas and Directions

Project Ideas and Directions

As stated and hinted throughout my research on the location of my project, Harrow Lodge Park is primarily based around the theme of nature with all its components relating to this motif. I would like to retain this idea of nature and strengthen it further to make this the strong reason for why you would want to visit the park in comparison to other adjacent parks.

Utilising the table, along with trial and error, I have concluded to focusing on designing a structure based around the field of 'Leisure & Entertainment'. As time drifts away, demands have always been increasing exponentially. Entertainment in particular is quite a huge deal in the world today and I believe that to attract more visitors to the park, the quality of entertainment needs to be improved as it is lacking in the parks current state.

For my structure, multiple themes can work with the park as a whole. However, two themes in particular that stands out to me are 'Juxtaposition & Contrast' and 'Movement & Flow'. I have chosen these two themes as they would work hand in hand together as they achieve similar goals. These two themes are mainly about manipulating components into different but eye-catching shapes or just simply using a combination of materials with their own unique strengths, textures, colours...

'Leisure & Entertainment'

'Movment & Flow'

'Connecting Place & Community'

'Exploration, Curiosity'

'Infrastructure'

'Industrial & Mechanical'

'High Tech Design Centre'

'Educational, Professionalism'

'Juxtaposition & Contrast'

'Sporting Complex'

'Improvement, Health' 'Sport'

'Natural & Organic'

'Vegan Restaurant'

'Experience, Health' 'Commercial'

An idea and direction that my structure will be following is 'Connecting Place & Community'. I have chosen this one from the table specifically as I want my library not only to be a place of study but to also act as a social area to bring people together.

My influence words are 'Exploration' and 'Curiosity' as they do play a part in influencing my design. I would like my structure to be a place of exploration, a place that attracts curious people in search for a place of study.

Theme of ‘Juxtaposition & Contrast’

The theme of 'Juxtaposition & Contrast' is built around the use of materials, textures and shapes to create 'Juxtaposition & Contrast' with the surrounding environment. As a result, this theme brings a sense of shock to architecture.

Theme of ‘Movement & Flow’

'Movement & Flow' can be achieved by using curves lines, open spaces, asymmetrical forms, repeating patterns and textures. This theme creates a sense of openness, dynamism and connectivity that encourages people to move through a space in a certain way.

Theme of ‘Drama’

This theme of ‘Drama’ uses a variety of techniques to create a feeling of surprise and excitement in architecture. This sense of drama and tension can be achieved through using materials, colours, textures, patterns, shapes and height & lengths.

Theme of ‘Natural & Organic’

Architecture that uses the theme of 'Natural & Organic' can be used to evoke a sense of peace, tranquility and a connection to the outdoors or nature. This is executed by using materials, colours and textures that are found in nature such as wood, stone and plants.

'Juxtaposition & Contrast'

Primary Research

I took an ordinary rubber and complicated it with the addition

This image is a computer located in my Interior & Architecture classroom. This pattern is over the front portion of my computer.

Here are panels I've create inspired by Frank Gehry's Louis Vuitton Foundation.

of numerous parts using inspirational existing structures.

'Movement & Flow'

This variation is quite like the design of a spiral seashell

Here I made small models and sketched some potential ideas for my final solution. I took the idea of the spiral design and developed it into multiple variations. I could see the spring-like design be used as staircase.

This image portrays 'Movement & Flow' extremely well and clearly through the use of the spiral staircase and the curved interior, which further creates a sense of direction for the user to follow. This has inspired me to create the following design ideas where I constructed swirls and spirals utilising white card.

Similar to a spring

'Drama'

Primary Research

Although the theme of 'Drama' isn't the main theme I will be revolving my final solution around, I will be using hints of this theme and therefore I physically created these inspirational primary photos.

Here I scrunched up A4 paper to form a very irregular but unique shape. The main idea of this small model is to inspire me when designing the exterior of my final solution.

From just looking at this concept, I could simplify the exterior to add some 'Juxtaposition & Contrast'. This can be executed by constructing multiple curves of lines overlapping each other to create the same effect. This overwhelming number of components going on within my design of course creates this sense drama.

'Natural & Organic'

A component of the theme of 'Natural & Organic I am interested in is the structure of plants and trees. Plants and trees consists of multiple components which I will be covering such as shape, colour, patterns and texture. Here are some images of plants and trees I have taken from my garden as well as sketches and development of this.

Lotus Temple

Secondary Research

The shape of the Temple is a flower as flowers are considered as sacred by most Indians. The Temple was designed to reflex simplicity, clarity and freshness of the Bahá’í Faith and to act as a symbol of the unity of mankind and religions.

The Lotus Temple, located in Delhi, India, is a Baháʼí House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986. Notable for its flower-like shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all other Bahá’í Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification. The building is composed of 27 free-standing marble-clad "petals" arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides, with nine doors opening onto a central hall with a height of slightly over 34 meters and a capacity of 1,300 people. The Lotus Temple has won numerous architectural awards and has been featured in many newspaper and magazine articles.

The Lotus Temple derives its name from its design. The architect who designed the Temple was the IranianAmerican architect Fariborz Sahba.

The temple has a flower-like design which resembles a lotus flower - hence why it is called the Lotus Temple.

Here is the interior of the Lotus Temple, the room is quite spacious and large. There is a stage which is surrounded by several seating areas suitable for a Temple. There are windows behind each semicircular entrance, this utilises natural sunlight as lighting for the Temple during the day. Otherwise the Temple has lights towards the ceiling.

Heydar Aliyev Center

Secondary Research

Heydar Aliyev Center is a 57,500m² building complex located in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was designed by the Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles. The centre is named after Heydar Aliyev (1923–2003), the first secretary of Soviet Azerbaijan from 1969 to 1982, and president of Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003.

This is Heydar Aliyev Center’s Interior, it houses a conference room, a gallery hall and a museum. The structure’s interior and exterior both look very modern with the theme of movement and flow. The theme of movement and flow has been achieved here by the use of curves and lines. The building also makes use of natural sunlight with large windows.

The design of the Heydar Aliyev Center establishes a continuous, fluid relationship between its surrounding plaza and the building’s interior. The plaza, as the ground surface; accessible to all as part of Baku’s urban fabric, rises to envelop an equally public interior space and define a sequence of event spaces dedicated to the collective celebration of contemporary and traditional Azeri culture. Elaborate formations such as undulations, bifurcations, folds, and inflections modify this plaza surface into an architectural landscape that performs a multitude of functions: welcoming, embracing, and directing visitors through different levels of the interior. With this gesture, the building blurs the conventional differentiation between architectural object and urban landscape, building envelope and urban plaza, figure and ground, interior and exterior.

Sports and Leisure Centre / ACXT

Secondary Research

"La Ciudad de Langreo", Asturias: Capital of the coal mining industry in Spain, the town is a very dense conglomerate surrounded by mountains, with a mix of housing, industrial buildings, mineshafts, large cooling towers, heat generating plant, etc. The town centre twists and turns along the banks of the river Nalón.

The project has been developed within a plan to transform and regenerate the coal-mining area of Asturias, following a deep crisis in a sector that until now had been its main source of wealth: its coal mines.

This Sports and Leisure Centre was designed by IDOM. The aim of the design was to provide a model for the redevelopment of the most immediate area. The surface area of the green roofs could be extended to form plazas and gardens in adjacent areas currently occupied by ruined buildings.

The initial idea of designing the roofs for people to walk on them was abandoned due to the danger of accidental falls and the high maintenance costs. These were finally covered with artificial grass.

Birkerød Sports and Leisure Centre

Secondary Research

This structure is located in Denmark and was designed by SHL Architectures. The complex is designed to be multifunctional and includes a large multi-purpose hall (2,300 m2) with enough space to accommodate two handball courts with accompanying mobile spectator stands, as well as a V.I.P. lounge. There are two additional smaller allowing the complex to accommodate major sporting events, concerts and other cultural events, as well as school sporting events and small, local sports initiatives requiring more intimate settings.

This newly completed sports and leisure complex has a distinctive, sculptural quality, further enhanced by the building’s essential transparency. The building’s organic curves echo the undulating landscape of its surroundings.

The building uses interesting shapes and several large windows to take advantage of the natural sunlight.

Adidas Home of Sport

Secondary Research

The architects from ABD architects were challenged to design numerous complex spaces for different functions and purposes, to organise an understandable and comfortable structure and communication for various streams of visitors. The structure must have catchy and dynamic offices which should inspire employees as well as guests, changing their lives through sports and so this building was created. While developing the design concept, the architects were guided by the Adidas corporate style and logos. This resulted in basic colours and combinations - black and white with bright colour accents. Three office floors are made in different colours: orange, green and blue. The variation in colours creates a change of mood in the atmosphere.

Birds-eye

Main shape is a cuboid box with curved corners, edges and roof.

Adidas Home of Sport is currently located in a new building of Krylatsky Hills Business Park where it occupies 20,000 sq. m. Three of six floors house offices, two floors accommodate a fitness centre, and the adidas Academy is on the last floor.

Ideas & Sketches

Combining variation of curved lines to create complexity

Development

Creating complex structures from basic shapes using inspirational images from earlier (rubber)

Multiplying same shape to create a sense of complexity

of a continuously curved line

Model 1

The roof has some mathematical characteristics such as its appearance resembling a sine or cos graph curve

Model 2

Texture of windows taken from pattern on computers

Different shapes shielding the windows and the outside walls inspired by Louis Vuitton Foundation

Window

Model 3

Three triangles make up the shape of the structure

Model 4

combining ideas with Louis Vuitton Foundation and previous models

Design inspired by “ron arad museum” which is located in Israel. The main structure is 2 rectangles coated by 5 bands of corten steel.

Variations in designs for ‘roof window’ section

Solution 1

I was playing around with design ideas for model 3’s roof and eventually concluded to this. As you can see here, I created a small wood and cardboard model, demonstrating how the roof on my third model would function and appear as.

The rubber bands are significant in this design as they have been stretched across the model creating this tent-like effect which further contributes to the theme of juxtaposition and contrast. The rubber bands could be some sort of metal in the final design that has been stretched in a similar way.

Model 3 is both a café and a cinema which brings a new and unique concept to Hylands Park. This model is a combination of three main components which are the café, cinema and toilets that meets a few requirements stated on the specification and brief.

I have altered Model 3's exterior to a more simplified circle-like shape, rather than a complicated polygon, to create juxtaposition and contrast within my architecture using the complex interior and simplified exterior with the help of colours, materials, textures and patterns.

Solution 1

Further 'Juxtaposition & Contrast' has been created through the combination of symmetry and asymmetry.

Arched windows add juxtaposition and contrast into the design with the help of the simple look of the exterior

Three main components to this design can be seen here – the café, cinema and toilets.

Solution 1

Here are some SketchUp models of my final design. My architecture can be viewed as a fraction of a polygon wrapped around another polygon. Some aspects of my design has been inspired by an architecture I carried extensive research on, the ‘Lotus Temple’ which takes the appearance of a lotus flower.

The central portion of my architecture has a dome-like roof which adds some height and character. The rest of the roof is much flatter in comparison which creates juxtaposition and contrast within the architecture.

The structure has been split into several parts being the lobby, cinema room, play area, café, storage and toilets.

Light has been used through the windows in conjunction with darker areas to create juxtaposition and contrast in the architecture.

Solution 1

These are the toilets which are also required from the specification. As portrayed, there is a room connecting both the male and female toilets. This will fix the issue with restrooms as stated in the brief.

In addition, there is a play area beside the cinema room which utilises glass windows for natural sunlight. This room has several seating area and free Wi-Fi as required from the specification.

Specified in my brief, this room I have designed is the cinema room which has plentiful seating space and most importantly a large projector. The dark area of the cinema is contrasted with the bright play area next door.

Solution 2

Similar to Model 3, Solution 2 will also bring several benefits to Hylands Park with its exciting and dramatic exterior design and of course the main and unique concept of the building being a combination of a café and a cinema.

The initial shape of my architecture was inspired by the research I have done previously, mostly Heydar Aliyev Center. Through development I transformed this 2D idea to a 3D mountainlike structure which additionally brings this idea of drama. Louis Vuitton Foundation also played a part in my design as it inspired me and furthered this theme of excitement and drama I wanted to highlight in my building.

Solution 2

To create some 'Juxtaposition & Contrast' in this solution I used unique and different shapes of glass panels across the exterior. This idea furthers the complexity aspect of my model.

The brief and specification states I must include three main rooms in my design, hence why my building has been split into three respective portions.

This solution consists of curves and bumps that gives it qualities similar to a mountain, this brings the theme of 'drama' into my design. This motif has also been further developed through the height of the building.

In addition, there are these large panels located around the site, which has been inspired by Frank Gehry's Louis Vuitton Foundation. The utility of these panels is to enhance this theme of 'drama' I am aiming for.

My model has numerous large windows distributed unevenly to allow natural sunlight to shine through the interior. This is very beneficial for my building as it also brings the idea of sustainability as it doesn’t rely 100% on electricity as a light source.

Adding layers and complexity to a simple initial 2D idea

Development of the exterior's framework

First variation of my design

Utilising already existing successful structures and implementing an inspired component from it into my work

Addition of more layers to my design

Final variation of my solution

Plan view

Solution 2

Here you can see the plan view of model 2 with its three main components being the Café, Cinema and Toilets. There are windows of various shapes and rectangular panels that are surrounding the exterior of the design which brings the idea of juxtaposition and contrast. As shown here, I have implemented my own variation of glass panels which were heavily inspired by Frank Gehry's Louis Vuitton Foundation.

The plan view portrays that there are three main important parts to this design. There is the café portion, the cinema portion and of course the toilets.

There are also two additional rooms such as the lobby room, joining the three main parts together, and an empty room which could be used as storage.

Solution 2

I then created a small and brief design of what my solution 2 would physically look like. The purpose of why I created this structure is mainly to show the 'framework' or 'skeleton' that will be utilised and portrayed through the final model for my component 1.

To make this I used grey card and manipulated its shape to match my proposed solution 2 exterior 'framework' design.

Final Model

Here is the main structure for my model for component 1. This design is a more complete version of my solution 2. I have chosen solution 2 over solution 1 as it brings more complexity to my cafe cinema which is an extremely important aspect as the brief and specification states that there must be use of 'Juxtaposition & Contrast' as well as 'Movement & Flow'.

As previously said, my model has 3 main components which is required as stated in my brief and specification. These are the café room, the cinema room and the toilets.

Additionally, I have 2 more rooms in my final model. One is the lobby room which will be connecting these 3 main components. This lobby room will be located right at the entrance of my structure. It will feature numerous seating areas, which is another piece of information highlighted in my brief and specification. The other room however is an empty room which has no specific purpose, it could perhaps be used as a storage room or something similar.

Final Model

I have used 3 different colours for the exterior of the 3 components of my structure – these are red, orange and yellow. The complexity of the colours used is to enhance the theme of 'drama' as well as 'Juxtaposition & Contrast'.

Regarding the shape of the exterior itself, I have curved pairs of wires in a specific way matching my solution 2. The purpose of the wire used is to create this 'skeleton' or 'framework' effect whilst also acting as a support to my building. The variation of the curves contributes to the idea of 'Movement & Flow' in my design.

I then taped cardboard to the sides of these curved wires to act as the walls. I connected these three coloured components together forming my complete model.

Final Model

To create the base of my model, I have attached a white A3 card to a similarly sized MDF board using spray glue.

The addition of the patterned grey card on top of the white card provides more context about the environment I have chosen to design it on. This is because the grey card act as areas where greenery is found, leaving gaps in between to act as a footpath around my building.

This is my final model with all the parts connected.

Side Elevation 1

Front Elevation 1

Side Elevation 1

Back Elevation

Final Model

Here are some more different perspectives of my model.

In my model I have included trees and people which provides further context to my site.

The trees of course are here as the location I have chosen is a park local to me, Hylands Park.

The small people I have attached to my model has the purpose of creating scale within my design.

Final Model

To begin making my model in Sketchup, I started by creating the foundation for my building. I then created walls with the height of 2.5 meters. The interior walls are 0.1m thick and the exterior walls are 0.3m thick.

Here are the plan view and how my rooms will be organised.

Cinema Room

Café Room

Storage Room

F Toilets M Toilets

Lobby Room

Final Model

Side Elevation 1

Front Elevation

Side Elevation 2

Back Elevation

Final Model

Here is my structure that is sheltered under the three different coloured curved roofs. In the interior, the ceiling is flat and has a fixed height of 2.5 meters.

My 'Cinema Café' has a total of 5 rooms which consists of the Cinema room, Café room, toilets, storage room and the lobby room. These two Sketchup drawings portrays how each room exists in my structure as well as what each room would include for example furniture.

Final Model

Entrance

Lobby Room

Cinema Room

Café Room

Toilets

Storage Room