Portfolio Edward Watkiss
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Contents
Monument of Time Hartlepool, UK 01 - 06
Outward Bound Tynemouth, UK 07 - 09
Can Ricart Barcelona, Spain 09 - 12
Strawberry Place Newcastle, UK 13 - 14
Models 15 - 16
Other Designs 17 - 18
Monument of Time Testing Ground A conceptual project designed to occupy the site of the old Streetley Magnisite works on the coastal plain in Hartlepool with the aim to study one's relationship with their surroundings. Working from how the population of Hartlepool react and deal with the decline of heavy industries and how what once might have been a familiar now becomes unfamiliar. The new site will be constantly evolving so that it is unfamiliar on each occasion it is visited, but with cycles that allow one to gradually learn what to expect, but also be able to stand through all the changes with the rest of the town over the years, decades & centuries.
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Timber Pier Structure Old Settling Tanks Alignment Diagram Monument Concept
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The Monument of Time is a base infrastructure with the purpose of having it's function evolve with both time and the site. Linking back to both its previous industrial use and costal location the site is formed by a series of concrete structures inspired by the linearity of the pier and height of the old chimneys, rotating around the centre axis of the old settling tanks and powered by the rising and falling tide.
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With each section rotating at different rates the whole monument is designed with one event in time when the whole monument will align to create one continuous form. This point is the next complete planetary alignment in May 2854 and it marks the end point of the design which has been designed and engineered to last until at least this time. After this point it may gradually deteriorate and the segments come to a rest, hiding the secrets and theories of the monument and its alignments.
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Concrete Base Bearing Assembly 100 Ton Rail Wheel
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Presentation Models Tide Power Generation Rotating Base Wheel Detail
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Monument Forms Alignment Diagram
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Outward Bound Tynemouth
Path to Breakwater Pier
Briefed by Tynemouth local council to develop a new outdoor activities hub in Priors Haven, a small bay protected by the Tynemouth breakwater pier, it shall also be the new home for the rowing and sailing clubs already based in the bay as well as the end point for the coast to coast cycle route. The design incorporates a cycle workshop, bike hire facilities and public cafe on the ground floor, club gym which can be opened to the public and viewing terraces on the first floor and changing rooms, wet room and boathouse on the lower ground level, terraced landscaping also give the possibility for outdoor activities and fitness sessions to take place during the summer months. With many sports and activities clubs appearing elitist and private, the aim of the development was to go against this in a attempt to make the public feel welcome. The building runs parallel to the foot path heading out to the pier and with the level changes of the site, leads to the public seeing each activity as they walk past. The cafe and terrace which overlook the boating area shall draw the public in and let them watch and hopefully be inspired to join in with one of the activities on show.
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Built into the slope of the site the building doesn't overpower the bay, with gabion walls and timber decking mimicking the materials found around the bay and the glass facades acting to reflecting the scenery and help you remain connected to the outdoors whilst inside.
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Cycle Hire & Workshop
Boat House
Changing Rooms
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South Face Visualisation Sun Path Analysis Tide Analysis Prevailing Wind Points of Interest
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Can Ricart Barcelona
Site Buildings (Disrepair)
Part of the ongoing regeneration of El Poblenou region in Barcelona, Can Ricart is the redevelopment on the site of an abandoned 19th century textiles factory predating the grid expansion of Barcelona. In an area of Barcelona that has a creative background Can Ricart gives El Poblenou a new creative hub for artists, with spaces to work, display, entertain and sell to the public.
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Site Building (Listed) Residential
Linking it back to its past, the restored brick shells of the old factory buildings form the base of the design, roofs floating above, sliding shutters, glass atriums and walkways enclose and connect the spaces leaving a series of multiple use exhibition and event spaces, whilst leaving the history of the buildings still to be seen. A large living solar canopy flows over the development, flowing like the fabrics that were once made on the site. The perimeter of the canopy frame contains hydroponic reservoirs providing a growing membrane, water and nutrients for a mix of climbing plants to grow and spread out over the mesh canopy, flowering and in full leaf during the summer months to provide maximum shelter from the sun and thinning out during the winter, helping the site adapt to the changes in seasons.
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Design Structure Section Cut of Main building Sketch of Canopy Hydroponics Concept Wall/Roof Detail Isolated Detail of Mezzanines
Can Ricart, Barcelona
Canopy Mesh
Living Solar Canopy
Roof & Wall Brace Canopy Frame
Glass Connecting Atrium
Sliding Shutter
Steel & Glass Inserts
Connecting Walkway
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Strawberry Place Newcastle A woodwork & furniture foyer in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, providing much needed shelter, training and skills to people in need. The ground floor contains the workshop and product display window. Shared accommodation for 8 with disability access and private 2 bed tutors flat occupy the first and second floors, surrounding a private terrace on the first floor sheltered from both wind and noise of the city centre by the building itself.
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For fast construction out of materials that are mostly recyclable, a steel frame sits on concrete foundations, with a central concrete service core, aluminium battens and timber are used for the floors and walls, with a combination of render and timber cladding finishing the building off. To reduce the environmental impact of the building it incorporates double insulation on all external walls and the roof, triple glazing and a wood chip boiler using the workshop waste. A sedum roof helps the building from a ecological point and introduces a new habitat for small wildlife in the city centre.
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Steel frame
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External Wall Detail Roof Detail
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Strawberry Place, Newcastle
Cedar Cladding
Celotex GA4000 Insulation
Timber Batten
Sedum Roof Glass Mineral Wool Insulation
Growing Medium
Steel Frame
Damp Proof Membrane
Drainage Layer Vapour Barrier
Heavy Duty DPM
Thermal Isolator Plasterboard
Celotex GA4000 Insulation
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Model Making Architectural models, both hand made and 3D printing to best represent the design at various scales.
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Tynemouth Outward Bound Barcelona Theory Model Barcelona Detail Model Jesmond Terrace
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Factory & Showroom development Eco House Detail Newcastle Cookery School Strawberry Place Foyer Monument of Time working model
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Other Design Skills A selection of projects worked on and developed whilst a design engineer for Watkiss Automation, a leading manufacturer of print finishing equipment. Designing from concept stage through to final manufacture and production. Producing pre-production machine renders for presentations (04) and evaluating factory floor layouts and machine placement for best efficiency (03).
Gui Bezel
Screen Mounts
Screen PCB
Mounting Plate
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Assembly Chassis
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Other Designs
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Development Plastic Components GUI Exploded Diagram Factory Layout Evaluation & Improvements Pre Production Configuration Render
Project Details 01 - 06 Monument of Time Location: Hartlepool, UK Date: January - May 2013 B.Arch Graduation Project (Stage 3) 07 - 09 Outward Bound Location: Tynemouth, UK Date: April - May 2012 B.Arch Stage 2 09 - 12 Can Ricart Location: Barcelona, Spain Date: November - December 2012 B.Arch Stage 3 13 - 14 Strawberry Place Location: Newcastle, UK Date: April - May 2012 B.Arch Stage 2 15 - 16 Models
01 / 05 Outward Bound, Tynemouth UK, May 2012, B.Arch Stage 2 02 - 04 Can Ricart, Barcelona Spain, December 2012, B.Arch Stage 2 06 - 07 Jesmond Terrace, Newcastle UK, October 2011, B.Arch Stage 2 08 Factory & Showroom Development, Sandy UK, 2009 09 Eco House Detail, Sandy UK, 2009 10 Cookery School, Newcastle UK, February 2011, B.Arch Stage 1 11 Strawberry Place, Newcastle UK, May 2012, B.Arch Stage 2 12 Monument of Time, Hartlepool UK, May 2013, B.Arch Stage 3
17 - 18 Other Design
01 Development feeder paper separator airbox, Watkiss Automation, 2016 02 Graphical User Interface (GUI) Development, Watkiss Automation, 2015 - 2016 03 Factory floor layout evaluation & improvements, Watkiss Automation, 2015 04 Pre-Production presentation renders, Watkiss Automation, 2015
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