COEXISTENCE IN THEORY - Studio 5 - Portfolio Submission

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PORTFOLIO ENALDO REPAJ - P2440764 ARCH3035Architecture Studio 5

CONTENTS

TABLE OF

CHAPTER 1

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CHAPTER 2

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CHAPTER 3

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CHAPTER 4

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ABSTRACT

The scheme entails the complete redevelopment of a nineteenth-century industrial island with the aim of introducing night-life and improving nature. The project is designed to lay the groundwork for potential expansion by highlighting main spaces and entry points and responding to changes on site through a series of events welded onto scaffolding structures. This collection of scaffolding is set to show how the site can be restored and transformed into a centre of activities that honour nature, from celebrations of flooding problems on site to creating opportunities for nature to take over.

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CHAPTER 1 INITIAL DEVELOPMENT

D esign Proposal Montage in response to Bernard Tschumi and programme analysis inspired by Interstellar (Movie). These structural elements were inspired by the Electrical Pylons on Site.

Two opposing ideas coexisting together: Nature & Technology, Man-made vs Nature. These programmes are different from each-other but they both serve a similar purpose.

Observatory - a place in observing nature beyond Earth.

Nature Reserve - a place in observing nature on Earth.

The montage attempts to capture the idea of structural elements taking over the site providing a middle ground for nature (down) and the universe (up). This creates a clear differentiation of site elements, ground, structure and sky.

This is also an attempt at demonstrating how night life on site can be transformed into something more friendly and inviting for people to feel comfortable and safe by giving it purpose (Observatories).

Some of the existing buildings are lit up with interior light to suggest their use in the project (OLD). The structural elements represent the NEW which is an addition to the already existing architecture on site. It will attempt to create new spaces, access to site and frame nature/ skies.

The center of the attention is the “Observatory Tower” inspired by typical observatory domes and pylons on site. The montage suggests that the observatory tower will be the main attraction and will stand out amongst all the electrical pylons on site.

“UNFAMILIAR SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS” BERNARD TSCHUMI

OBSERVE NATURE UNIVERSE TRANSFORMATION STRUCTURE ORNAMENT FRAME CONNECTION

SAILING INTO THE DARK

Fun Palace Fun Palace for Joan Littlewood was conceived for the East End of London as a “laboratory of fun” and “a university of the streets.” Although it was never realized, unlike other visionary projects of the 1960s it was fully intended to be built. The structure is intended to be a modular platform into which programmable spaces can be plugged, with the eventual objective of modification at the request of its users. Price was part of a generation of British architects and educators who saw architecture as both a means of addressing the future and the supreme social art form. The fun palace idea was born out of the lack of steel after WW2. While this project was never built, it demonstrated what could have been done instead with steel.

Another intriguing concept that I came across was the use of steel frames to build rooms. They can handle modules and allow activities to take place with ease. The entire architecture is meant to be a theatre; but, the fact it was built with several different levels that enable users to see other people from many different perspectives is a metaphorical play in and of itself.

This project was proposed to me because of the previous montage (page 6), owing to its similarity to Cedric Price’s ideas as well as the appearance of the work. Creating structures to surround the existing buildings while being modular enough to allow for further expansions and modifications makes for interesting architectural solutions to existing and potential issues. Sustainability is important, and designing architecture that adapts over time to solve challenges and accommodate users is environmentally sustainable.

This approach will assist in resolving certain current problems on site, such as flooding and disregard for nature.

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INITIAL IDEAS

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RESPONSE

Submission 1 Recap

Structure

Concept In response to Cedric Price (Industrial Design) and the shadow model, I created this Structural Concept.

The structure design has been influenced by Cedric Price.

The parametrics are inspired by the Shadow Model conceptualised in the first submission. The parametrics of the structure here also represent the idea of complexity, chaos and order. The more you look into it the more complex it becomes and on the contrary, the more you look into it from a distance, the more ordered and organised it appears as it is demonstrated on the image below.

This represents an ever evolving structure that adapts and changes over time to suit the needs of the site.

This could be conceptualised into a dynamic system that adapts and develops in response to the needs of the site.

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Up, Middle, Down Montage 2 (Inspired by Fun Palace and Shadow Model) shows the idea of the structures sitting on top of the site, creating new spaces. There is also a clear emphasis on the Observatory/ Lookout tower. Shadow model has been implemented as a facade system, to create enclosed spaces. The montage is split into three parts: Nature (Bottom), People/ Observers (Middle) they can either look up or down, Sky/ Stars/ Space. This creates a harmony as well as it establishes the flow of the building design as to how it is going to function.

Initial Sketch Ideas

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Into The Structure Montage 3 is a visualisation of what the spaces created in these structures could look like.

Potentially, modules of different purposes could fit within this structure to create rooms, activities and spaces.

Multiple activities on different levels can take place at the same time as people interact with each other and the surroundings.

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Scaffolding

Scaffolding, also called scaffold or staging, is a temporary structure used to support a work crew and materials to aid in the construction, maintenance and repair of buildings, bridges and all other man-made structures.

Scaffolds are widely used on site to get access to heights and areas that would be otherwise hard to get to.

There are three basic types of scaffolds: • Supported scaffolds, which consist of one or more platforms supported by rigid, load-bearing members, such as poles, legs, frames, outriggers, etc.

• Suspended scaffolds, which are one or more platforms suspended by ropes or other non-rigid, overhead support.

• Other scaffolds, principally manlifts, personnel hoists, etc., which are sometimes thought of as vehicles or machinery, but can be regarded as another type of supported scaffold.

Components • A base jack or plate which is a load-bearing base for the scaffold.

• The standard, the upright component with connector joins.

• The ledger, a horizontal brace.

• The transom, a horizontal cross-

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Diagram section load-bearing component which holds the batten, board, or decking unit.

• Brace diagonal and/or cross section bracing component.

• Batten or board decking component used to make the working platform.

• Coupler, a fitting used to join components together.

• Scaffold tie, used to tie in the scaffold to structures.

• Brackets, used to extend the width of working platforms.

Concepts

The idea is to use scaffolding as a permanent frame against and/or on top of the existing buildings on site. The inspiration came directly from Cedric Price Fun Palace where he used steel framing to create a hollow building with no apparent walls.

The scaffolding can be used to create spaces on multiple levels for people, animals and plants to occupy. These spaces can potentially turn into lookout areas and/ or act as connectors to old and new (Existing buildings + Observatory Towers) This concept will be following the idea of light-weight design

Modularity

La Concordia Amphitheater

Text description provided by the architects. Sava Activities is an on-going public urban design project aiming to reintroduce the riverbanks of Zagreb’s Sava River to the daily life of the city. Initiated as a competition proposal in 2015, the project had been developed around the flood related characteristics of the river. Unlike the other European capitals which are established around a river, Zagreb’s urban growth had been formed with a tendency to move away from Sava.

Learning from the “La Perse” project (colab19.co/la-perse), it was discovered that the principle of vertical physical distancing by scaffolding was very effective, as it tripled the potential of the Plaza de la Perseverancia. This aided its economic reactivation after pandemics.

This project is intriguing because it attempts to construct spaces using scaffolding. There is a cafeteria/ seating areas within this structure plan. As it appears hollow but has spaces inside where various events take place, it becomes both a landscape and an architectural project.

This project could be useful in the future for what I am attempting to accomplish. From scaffolding layouts to investigating modularity and how it blends into the context.

It will be used to fix and resolve site issues.

When the “La Concordia” sector sought the Colombian Society of Architects to create a comparable installation in its open spaces, it was assumed that this installation would have a similar expression to the previous intrusion. However, the use of the project should be diversified since the Plaza de la Perseverancia market square only has uses related to gastronomy.

In the case of the Plaza de la Concordia, it was quickly understood that it not only served gastronomic uses but also had a strong focus on commercial and recreational uses (theatre and gallery).

This is another example of how scaffolding was used to solve a problem. In this case, addressing the pandemic, and solving the problem of social distancing by creating spaces between two meter increments and different levels

These are some precedents I discovered that apply to the structure principle I’ve been working on. Scaffolding is an intriguing concept since it relates to the CIT Old and New subject.

They are also lightweight, making them simple to mount next to or on top of existing structures on the ground.

Scaffolding might almost be considered an extension to the site in order to accommodate new areas without disturbing nature or replacing any existing elements from the site. Why Scaffolding?

Its modularity can allow many innovative landscape designs for the nature reserve as well as stargazing activities.

PRECEDENTS

Sava Installation

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PHOTOSHOOT

EXPLORING SCAFFOLDING IN THE CITY OF LEICESTER

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CHAPTER 2 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

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Pavilion Initially, the scaffolding concepts were conceived as ornamentation/ landscape designs. The intention was to treat the scaffolding as if it were a pavilion design, a structure that would attract public’s curiosity.

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Initial Sketch Ideas

Concept 1 In response to the original collages and sketch concepts, this project began to use scaffolding to construct spaces and paths.

This design included interesting pathways of structure that overlapped an existing building.

It’s intriguing to connect to existing buildings to establish external spaces.

Sketch 3: This drawing became crucial in determining how I would conceptualise possible thoughts with further purpose.

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Conceptualising Scaffolding Design - Rules

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Setting a rule for the dimensions of the scaffolding. 2.5x2.5 is the minimum space the scaffolding can take.

The 2.5x2.5 square has been arrayed to create an arrangement for the scaffolding. This can take any shape in the future design as long as it follows the 2.5x2.5 rule.

This grid will be layered upon the site permanently.

The grid created will then be extruded upwards to allocate 3D space.

This 3D Grid can then take any shape just like the 2D Grid as long as it obeys the 2.5x2.5x2.5 cube rule

Once the 3D Grid has been conceptualised, proceed with scaffolding design.

Scaffolding Grid Layout on Site This is the base layout of the scaffolding grid on site. This grid will be used to apply the scaffolding design on site. Designing on a grid above site assures consistency and allows for modularity

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Relaxing/ Sitting A place for people to sit, relax and enjoy the surroundings.

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Lookout/ Views A tower/ place for people to enjoy views of the site and surrounding nature.

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Gallery/ Museum A Place for people to learn new things and look at scientific tools.

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Observing/ Stargazing A place for people to discover the mysteries of the universe, a place to get inspired, a place to be humbled.

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Park/ Nature A place back down to earth, a park for people to enjoy.

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Nature/ Man-made A place for wildlife to take over, a place of comfort and safety.

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Staircase Stair case is integrated as part of the scaffolding

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Scaffolding Grid Layout on Section This is a base layout of the scaffolding grid on Concept 2.

The grid will allow for scaffolding design opportunities inside and outside of the existing building

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Nature Takes Over

Scaffolding Design Concept 2 The Scaffolding stands adjacent to the existing building. An observatory tower stands through the scaffolding using it as a means of getting to the tower.

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Level 1 This is ground floor of Concept 3. The lines show the pedestrian flow. The grid represents the scaffolding structures The end of the existing building will be used as the permanent part of the design i.e.... receptions, offices and classroom.

The reset of the building is occupied by scaffolding structures creating interesting spaces that extrude in and out of the building.

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Level 2 This is the first floor of Concept 3 . The end of the existing building consist of a research room that is linked with the classrooms on ground floor by two staircases.

Inside, the scaffolding structure allows for views onto the ground floor as well as space for the Gallery. This floor is all about the gallery spaces inside and outside.

Outside, the scaffolding surrounds the trees to allow people to see them from above

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Level 3 This is the second floor of Concept 3. The end of the existing building consists of a Planetarium space.

This floor acts as a gateway to the lookout towers marked with black circles on the south side.

Additionally it has access to the observatory tower situated east of the building, above river soar.

This floor is all about learning about the universe.

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STRENGTHS

The adaptability of the scaffolding allow for temporary changes to take place over time to transform and improve the user experience.

Being able to walk in and out through the use of the scaffolding allows for multiple access points.

Access to the observatory outside from within the building allows for use of the observatory tower from inside.

The rooms at the end of the building allow for more space for scaffolding structure to take place.

WEAKNESSES

Look out towers are too repetitive which could result in people only using the ones that are closest to the entrance. Strategic positioning required.

The permanent architecture is lacking. Toilets, Offices and Reception need to be integrated within the permanent architecture and work well with the scaffolding structures.

More access points and staircases needed to avoid choke points.

OPPORTUNITIES

The scaffolding allows for future expansion to improve user experience.

Scaffolding can be used as a temporary activity for specific events which results in a adaptable scheme.

THREATS

Removal of the floors of the existing building will result in unstable walls. Scaffolding could be used to support these walls.

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1- Reception 2- Office 3- Meeting Room 4- Toilet 5- Cafe 6- Stairs 7- Storage 8- Classroom 9- Research Room 10- Gallery Storage 11- Exhibition Space 12- Planetarium 13- Observatory 14- Lookout Towers This concept is a response to the previous one. The permanent rooms are being more planned out, and the building design is taking shape. The first floor is mostly taken up with offices and classrooms. The second floor is the most notable since the main planetarium has been divided into three smaller ones. People can walk through each one for a different play/ show.

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Sketch Developments

A new cafeteria space has been proposed on the ground floor by creating an opening to the existing wall.

The offices and reception have been instead moved to the existing gap between the existing buildings.

The suggested proposal here is to use the whole gap between the buildings, allowing for more room on the main building to be used for scaffolding activities.

The proposal here is to make use of an existing building.

The plan is to use scaffolding to create a gallery and other activities.

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CHAPTER 3 FINALISING DESIGN TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT

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Creating Temporary Spaces with Scaffolding

Different schemes can be used to celebrate different aspects of the site.

Creating temporary spaces allows for a future proof design. Scaffolding can be used for different purposes through the years as the site evolves

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Stargazing Event

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Site Access During Flooding

Cafeteria + Gallery

Scaffolding Events

Flooding Diagram This is an issue the site faces every year during raining season, predominantly in November to December.

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Gallery + Cafeteria Concept

Observatory Design

Planetarium Design

Gallery Concept

Gallery Design

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Initial Concept Sketch

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Flooding Design Diagrams

Flooding Design During flooding, this scaffolding design will make it possible for people to get through the site. The scaffolding structure will remain but when it rains, platforms can easily be set up to create a new access.

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Roof to be removed completely

Wooden Roof Framed to be replaced with a new steel frame

Back Entrance to be added

Scaffolding Activities

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Open Roof Garde Space

Extension

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Sketch Response Idea

Inserting a roof frame within an existing building is efficient.

A rigid frame is self supporting therefore the new roof will not need to rest on the existing walls.

The existing buildings walls are not stable due to the method of construction (Victorian).

The sketch shows how this would apply to the building I am working with.

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Exploring Existing Walls

Proposed Wall

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Underpinned Foundation

Precedents

Final Flooding Design

All of Elasticospa’s precedents were critical in the development of my concept. They all have nature with common in the ways they manipulate it to contribute aesthetically and functionally to the designs.

The flooding festival (scaffolding design) was created based on these projects. Instead of ignoring or fixing the problem, my design highlights this aspect of the site by organising an event that people can attend while still including an accessible foot route. Celebrating the natural problem helps keep the authenticity of the site. (Not Interfering with nature)

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Precedents

Final Design Performance Venue

This project has been a big influence on how I organized the scaffolding spaces within the building designed. Multipurpose spaces are useful. In this case, the spaces can be used as a fashion show.

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Vertikalschnitt • Horizontalschnitt Maßstab 1:20

Vertical and horizontal sections scale 1:20

1 Dachaufbau: Abdichtung EPDM-Membran Wärmedämmung PUR 2× 60 mm Dampfsperre Decke Stahlbeton 200 mm Unterzug Stahlprofil HEB 200 mit Brandschutzanstrich 2 Außenwandaufbau Obergeschoss: Aluminium-Trapezblech 40/0,6 mm Lattung horizontal 20/45 mm Lattung vertikal 20/45 mm Unterspannbahn diffusionsoffen OSB-Platte 18 mm Kanthölzer 150/50 mm dazwischen Wärmedämmung PUR 150 mm OSB-Platte 18 mn Dampfsperre Lattung 20/45 mm Gipskartonplatte 2× 12,5 mm 3 Fußbodenaufbau Obergeschoss: Beton poliert 100 mm Trittschalldämmmatte Polyethylen Leichtbeton 80 mm Decke Stahlbeton 200 mm Unterzug Stahlprofil HEB 200 mit Brandschutzanstrich 4 Verkleidung Aluminiumblech Mehrschichtplatte 22 mm Abdichtung EPDM Wärmedämmung PUR 150 mm OSB-Platte 18 mm Dampfsperre Lattung 20/45 mm Mehrschichtplatte 22 mm Verkleidung Aluminiumblech 5 Isolierverglasung aus VSG 2× 6 + SZR 16 + VSG 2× 5 mm in PfostenRiegel-Konstruktion Aluminium 6 W W]H 6WDKOSURÀO +($ PLW Brandschutzanstrich 7 Fußbodenaufbau Erdgeschoss: Beton poliert 100 mm Trittschalldämmmatte Polyethylen Wärmedämmung PUR 80 mm Decke Stahlbeton 200 mm 8 Außenwandaufbau Erdgeschoss: Schindel Faserzement 4 mm Lattung horizontal 20 mm Lattung vertikal 20 mm Wärmedämmung PUR 100 mm Mörtelbett Mauerwerk Ziegel 140 mm 9 Verkleidung Aluminiumblech champagnerfarben eloxiert

1 roof construction: EPDM membrane seal 2× 60 mm PUR thermal insulation vapour barrier 200 mm reinforced concrete roof steel G-beams 200 mm deep with fire-retarding paint coating 2 outer wall on upper floor: 40/0.6 mm alum. trapezoidalsection sheeting 20/45 mm horizontal battens 20/45 mm vertical counterbattens moisture-diffusing underlayer 18 mm oriented-strand board 150/50 mm squared timbers with 150 mm PUR thermal insulation between 18 mm oriented-strand board vapour barrier; 20/45 mm battens 2× 12.5 mm gypsum plasterboard 3 upper floor construction: 100 mm polished concrete polythene impact-sound insulation 80 mm lightweight concrete 200 mm reinforced concrete floor steel G-beams 200 mm deep with fire-retarding paint coating 4 sheet-aluminium cladding 22 mm multilayer lam. sheeting EPDM sealing layer 150 mm PUR thermal insulation 18 mm oriented-strand board vapour barrier; 20/45 mm battens 22 mm multilayer lam. sheeting sheet-aluminium cladding 5 2× 6 mm and 2× 5 mm lam. safety glass with 16 mm cavity in alum. post-and-rail construction 6 steel G-column 200 mm deep with fire-retardant paint coating 7 ground floor construction: 100 mm polished concrete polythene impact-sound insulation 80 mm PUR thermal insulation 200 mm reinforced concrete floor 8 ground floor outer wall: 4 mm fibre-cement shingles 20 mm horizontal battens 20 mm vertical counterbattens 100 mm PUR thermal insulation bed of mortar 140 mm brick wall 9 sheet aluminium cladding anodized in champagne colour

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A two-story steel skeleton structure with white-painted brick infill extends along the main route. This continuous walling is only broken up at a few points by latticework gratings.

This project had an impact on my style in terms of how structure can be used as ornamentation. The decision to expose the recently added steel beam is an intriguing architectural design option. bb

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Repurposed Existing Building

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CHAPTER 4 FINAL DESIGN

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Ground Floor 1:400

a - Main Entrance b - Entrance c - Storage Access d - Back Entrance 1 - Storage 2 - Toilets 3 - Staff Room 4 - Cafeteria 5- Interior Garden 6 - Reception/ Lobby 7 - Office 8 - Corridor/ Waiting Space 9- Multi-purpose Space 10 - Classroom 11 - Staircase - Scaffolding 12- Utility Room Steel Beams- Due to wall openings in the existing building, insertion of new steel columns was required to support the existing walls 2.5m

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Flooding Event As discussed, flooding as a reoccurring issue on site. Instead of avoiding or solving the issue, approach the design with it in mind made it interesting.

This designs offers the idea of turning the issue of flooding into something to be celebrated by creating a an accessable path to site through scaffolding allowing for normal commute and enjoying the nature as it takes over the site with water.

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CELEBRATING CELEBRATING CELEBRATING CELEBRATING CELEBRATING CELEBRATING CELEBRATING

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RAIN

SCAFFOLDING STRUCTURE ACCESS COMMUTING BOATS CRUISING

SITE WATER FLOODING

Site Plan 1:1000 Flooding Scaffolding highlighted in Gray

Side 1:100 Without Platforms

Dry Season During non raining season for most of the year, the platforms on the scaffolding are removed. as shown on this elevation. The scaffolding structure remains, turning into a

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OBSERVATORY

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Site Plan 1:1000 Observatory circled in red

Observatory Tower The observatory Tower was influenced by the first montage (Page 6-7). The idea of merging an observatory with an electrical pylon was interesting. This tower was then merged with a scaffolding structure to create stair cases platforms and set up telescopes for people.

Rotating Observatory Rotation Allows For Flexibility In Aiming At The Sky

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Elevation 1:100

Geodesic Dome The geodesic dome is the best shape for a planetarium because it can be adapted like scaffolding.

The geodesic dome is then enclosed with a tent to keep people protected from the weather. The assigned space is next to the permanent building.

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GALLERY DESIGN

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Squares Represent Art Work

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Flow Route Illustrated With Arrows

Gallery Design The gallery is built into the scaffolding frame. The artwork is then hung in various positions inside the scaffolding, enabling routes to be created. The layout can be altered to suit the event.

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Squares Represent Art Work

Exhibition Event This was designed with the gallery design proposed on the previous page. This is a temporary event situated next to the permanent building.

A tent has been used to provide cover for people in the gallery which takes the shape of a roof.

This allows it to fit better into the local architectural context.

EXHIBITION

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CAFETERIA

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Cafeteria + Gallery The cafeteria pierces through the existing building and joins with the scaffolding structure on the left.

Subsequently, this creates spaces on both sides that allows people to hang out and relax.

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Lookout Tower Though its primary purpose is to observe the surrounding nature, it also acts as a location for stargazing and setting up telescopes to observe the stars.

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OBSERVE

Site Plan 1:1000 Lookout Towers circled in red

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Plan View 1:100

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TELESCOPE

LOOKOUT

Nature Reserve Elements These are small towers designed for birds to occupy and make their nests. These towers are equipped with bird feeders to attract birds.

The Towers are located on the island.

BIRD TOWERS

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Habitat Small Ponds under the bird tower are artificially created for swans to occupy. Lupins are also placed around the ponds to maximise the attraction of swans.

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Bird Feeders

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Bird Feeders Highlighted In Blue

Elevation Render

Bird Feeders

BRIDGE

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Plan View 1:100

Island Access The bridge is made using scaffolding structures. Its purpose is to create access to the island for workers to transport bird food to the towers as well as maintain the wind turbines.

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Elevation Of Garden Scaffolding 1:100

GARDEN

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Gallery

Cafeteria

Garden The interior garden is located within the existing building (exposed roof). It will attract birds, further allowing people to watch birds The scaffolding platforms allows for people to get closer to the birds, and for extra seating of cafeteria..

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Garden

GARDEN

BIRD FEEDERS

PARK

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Side 1:100

ENTRANCE

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Back Entrance A group of scaffolding elements decorates the back entrance.

Their role is not only aesthetic, but it also encourages ivy plants to take over.

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Venue Although its primary function is to include staircases and allow rotation around the building, it also serves as a performance venue for various activities.

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CIRCULATION

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PERFORMANCE

VENUE

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Lunar Event The Lunar Event will be a temporary activity as the lunar eclipse happens two to five times a year. The design was made with scaffolding where platforms will allow a group of people to enjoy the view of the lunar eclipse. the scaffolding elements are removed on top of the platforms so that the sky is framed.

LUNAR ECLIPSE

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SKIES

FRAME

LUNAR ECLIPSE

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VIEWS

1:200 Elevation

Wind Turbine 1:200 Elevation

Wind Pylons The design of the wind turbine is a hybrid of an electrical pylon and a wind mill turbine.

The wind turbines are located on the small island. They provide power mainly to the observatory tower.

Wind Pylon Tower 1:200 Elevation

WIND TURBINES

Electrical Pylon

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GARDEN WINDOWS

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First Floor

1:200 ; The arrows represent movement through the pivoted windows.

Pivoted Windows The purpose of these windows are to allow for views of the garden from inside the main building. It also acts as a light source for the building during the day. During summer, these windows can be rotated open and allow access to the garden from inside the main building.

LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT

FRAME

GARDEN ACCESS

CIRCULATION

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Short Section 1:200

Roof Section 1.2

1:20 Through Pitch of the Roof

Roof Section 1

Roof Section 1.1

1:20 Through Brick Column

1:20 Through Wall

- 2mm Zinc Layer - 20mm Ventilated Cavity (See Figure 2) - 75mm Bituminous Membrane - 20mm Timber Boarding - 20mm Ventilated Cavity (See Figure 1) - 140mm Kinspan Board - Damp Control Course - 20mm Veneered Plywood Ceiling Finish - Steel Rafter (Exposed)

Steel Purlin Gutter

Ridge Board Steel Rafter

Steel Bracket

Beam To Wall Conection Steel Beam Bracket

I Beam Column

Brick Column

Figure 1 (1:10)

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Figure 2 (1:10)

Roof Frame

Isometric Diagram

Isometric Close-up

Steel Purlin Steel Purlin Connection Bracket

Steel Rafter

Steel Bracket

Rigid Frame Roof The existing wooden truss roof was removed. The new frame would be installed inside the original building’s walls and secured to the current structure. Finally, the new zinc roof would be supported by the solid frame. One of the benefits of a rigid frame is that it is self-supporting.

AXO EXPLOSION

1:200 Elevation

Zinc Roof

Rigid Frame

I Beam Column

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Short Section

First Floor

1:200

1:200 Red Circles Highlight (the new columns and what is being underpinned)

Steel Frame

X-Ray shows the newly inserted steel columns including the roof frame

Figure 1

1:10 Floor Cross Section

Existing Wall/ Floor Section

Proposed Section Detail

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1:20

90mm Concrete Slabs

Given that these are old Victorian factory buildings, neither the floor nor the walls are insulated. It is believed that the floor is made of concrete because these structures were designed to store heavier items.

225mm Brick Wall

115mm Kingspan Insulation

Steel Floor Joist

*Cavity Drain Membrane I Beam Column (Rigid Frame)

Concrete Sub-floor Structure

See Figure 1 90mm Concrete Slabs 115mm Kingspan Insulation Drainage Gutter

*Cavity Drain Membrane

New Foundation (connects to brick footing and sub-floor concrete structure) Brick Footing

Concrete Floor

Foundation (300mm deep) Floor Joist Concrete Sub-floor Structure

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800mm Underpinned Foundation

Due to the new wall openings as well as the addition of trees next to the permanent building requires for existing foundations to be strengthen by underpining it with new foundation. Refer to floor plan above for highlighted columns (underpinned).

The existing concrete floor is removed and replaced with new concrete slabs. The addition of insulation will greatly improve the thermal efficiency of the building.

Short Section

First Floor

1:200

1:200 Blue line shows where the cavity drain membrane system is applied

Proposed Section Detail 1:10 CallOut

Existing Wall/ Floor Section

Proposed Wall Section Detail

1:20

1:20

225mm Brick Wall Due to flooding on site, the front of the building is at risk. To improve the efficiency and avoid flooding risk, a cavity drain membrane has been installed on the wall. the water is then lead to the drainage gutter under the floor.

Flooding Level

I Beam Column (Rigid Frame)

90mm Concrete Slabs 115mm Kingspan Insulation

Drainage Gutter

- 225mm Brick Wall (Existing Wall) - Cavity Drain Membrane - 25mm Ventilation Gap - Breather Membrane - 142mm Insulation Kingspan Board - 20mm Thermal Wall Kingspan - Counter Battens - 5mm Brick Slip Tiles (Interior Wall Finish) - Rigid Roof Frame

*Cavity Drain Membrane

New Foundation (connects to brick footing and subfloor concrete structure) Brick Footing

Concrete Floor

Foundation (300mm deep) Floor Joist Concrete Sub-floor Structure

800mm Underpinned Foundation

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Sustainability

Short Section 1:200

Repurposing existing structures on-site has been critical in approaching design in a sustainable manner. These factories are then thermally sealed to increase efficiency, which only benefits the environment.

Proposed Extension Green Roof Section Detail 1:20

The roof components are shifted up to enable the roof steel beams to be uncovered, resulting in a thicker roof.

Long Section

225mm Brick Wall (Existing)

1:100

Gravel Gutter

- Engineered Soil With Planting - Filter Fabric - Aeration Layer - 140mm Thermal Insulation Board - Drainage Layer - Root Barrier - Membrane Protection - 20mm Timber Boards - Tapered Wood (For Slope) - Steel Purlins - Veneered plywood Finish - Exposed Steel Beam

Garden Side

Steel Beam Pivoting Frame

Glazing Exposed Steel Beam

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Small Island

Wind Turbine

Scaffolding

Flooding Level When flooded, pedestrians have access to the site through the scaffolding platforms.

Bird Spaces

Scaffolding is a non-destructive method in creating spaces around existing buildings. Nature and existing buildings are not disturbed in the process because of its lightweight meaning they need little to no foundations.

Supplies necessary power for the observatory.

Wildlife

The island is preserved for the sake of the local wildlife and does not permit people to walk there.

Scaffolding platforms are designed to accommodate all kinds of birds on the island. Small ponds, lupins, and bird feeders are also only a few of the elements used to lure wildlife.

People can observe the wildlife from scaffolding platforms surrounding the site.

This ensures that the site is always well-maintained.

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Pedestrian Flow

Telescope Set Up Nature Observing Boat Cruising Flooding Event

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Stargazing

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Bridge

Planetarium

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Bird Attraction

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Nature/ Garden

Lunar Eclipse Event Gallery Cafe

Car Access

Seating

Parking

Wind Turbines

Walking

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Cycling

Site Exit

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Observatory

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