WOMEN IN PROPERTY: NATIONAL STUDENT AWARDS DESIGN PORTFOLIO INDIA CORNISH B.A. HONS. INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY
I A D 5.1 - Digital Imaging
Site Images
Survey Notes
Survey Notes
CAD Drawings
CAD Drawings
I A D 5.2 - Interior Installation Skinny House
To design a sequence of narrative spaces focusing on one main feature (staircase) for a new Terraced house at Morris Lane, in Kirkstall, Leeds. Spaces required to design; external bridge, front and rear elevations, a unique ‘installation’ staircase, an internal functional space, and an external relaxation space. These spaces should in some way be connected by the stairs in terms of concept and function. The concept developed for the stairs will connect all these spaces. The house is to be an individually designed terraced dwelling of strict rectilinear volume, forming part of a completely new terrace development. All the dwellings are designed by different architects for individual clients, but will conform to identical plot restrictions. The individual sites for development are arranged as a long continuous terrace of 40 plots. The strict dimensions of each plot are; 6 metres wide to centre lines of party walls, 16 metres deep, and 9.8 metres high. The plots are separated by non-perforated load bearing 300mm thick party walls (i.e.150 mm to centre lines) for the full cross sectional area. The proposed development must be no greater than these dimensions in height, width and length.
Brief
BORNEO-SPORENBURG 1993-1996, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Designed by West 8 Urban design and Landscape Architects 2,500 Dwellings with a density of 100 units per hectare within the Easter part of Amsterdams docks Skinny Houses viewed on our study trip to Amsterdam. This trip helps us gain knowledge into the different ways a small space can be used, providing all the user requirements in a functinal, yet artistic manor. Here you are able to see the range of designs and materials used within one row of terrace skinny houses, deviating from the traditional dutch canal houses. On first glance it looks like a miss match of houses, however by repeating this dwelling type in a variety of ways, maximizing architectural variation, an animated street elevation emerges with a focus on the individual.
Skinny Houses - Holland
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Millinery = Design and manufacturing of hats
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Milliner = Designs, makes, trims or sells hats
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Millinery Shop = Store that sells hats
Inspirational Words: Cantilever -- Frame -- Felt -- Plastic -- Metal -- Curvaceous -- Intricate --Fabric -Ridig -- Delicate -- Eccentric -- Repetition
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Inspirational Designers: Steven Jones, Philip Treacy, David Shilling and Gabriela Ligenza
Historically: • Middle English term milener derives from the meaning of ‘an inhabitant of the city of Milan, Italy •
Typically female shopkeepers, who produced or imported an inverntory of garments for men, woman and children
Many styles of headgear have been popular through history and worn for different functions. They can be part of uniforms (army) or to indicate social status. Styles include; the top hat, military uniforms, cowboy hat, and cocktail hat etc.
Modern Machinary
Traditional Method in Practice
FORM FELT Traditional Method: • Each hat can take between 3-4 days
Modern Method: • Molded using a hot aluminium 2 part ‘Pan’ former
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Creating a ‘Crown and Brim Block’ = These blocks can be bespokely produced, they are normally carved out of wood.
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Placed in a Blocking Machine = Large press
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“Blocking” = The process of molding the millinery material (felt) over hat crown and brim blocks by wetting and steaming it to create the shape of the specific block.
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The top pan is fixed to the bridge of the machine and does not move. The lower pan is attached to the aligned bed which moves vertically.
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Once all of the pleats and bumps are removed, it is nailed and roped down. Then the drying process begins.
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The Millinery Material is then removes from the blocks, excess material is removed, each crown and brim are then sown together.
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Millinery wire is hand sewn on the edge of the brim and overlapped, before the edging ribbon is sewn by hand or machine.
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Heat is applied to the separate pans. The pre-wetted or steamed material is pulled over the pans.
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The lower pan is moved upwards in a controlled mannor, the surplus material exposed is pulled outwards and is secured by a cord which is pulled tightly around the rim. Finally the pans are brought together, increasing the pressure, tightening the structure
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Once cooled the cord is removed and the hat is released from the Pan
R E P E T I T I O N EXCENTRIC CANTILEVER
STRUCTURE INTRICATE
Inspirational Books and Magazines:
CURVACEOUS WOOD These hats have been produced in a variety of ways, from the traditional Millinary Method, to the much more modern method of 3D printing (bottom Left and Right). These hats have been designed using materials ranging from traditional Felt to Plastic. the traditional bowl shape of a hat has been manipulated to form these amazing, architectural forms, with exaggerated shapes, whilst remaining functional and elegant.
Client Research
1) Key Word: Curve
Felt represents client: Used in traditional hat making process
3) Key Word: Link / Cantilever
- Very organic form: Difficult to replicate on a large scale - Structurally difficult to hold up, support columbs needed
Feedback: - Nice Shape: needs to be reformed --> too solid/ Heavy - Could be a staircase
Development of model 1 Introducing a Staircase Form
2) Key Word: Form / Structure
- Inspiration: Former used in hat making - Draws down into a smaller point: Taking you to a destination
Feedback: - Space within a space - Could be placed at different angles
- Cantilevered Staircase - Space below created with slatted roof - Amazing shadows created - Still very Organic. Would need something holding the end up = columb/ wire
Concept Models
Development of Symmetrical Circles Formation of a Staircase
- much lower = little support - Intricate design = nice shadows - Could represent string in hat making = Intricate Development of Spiral Staircase
- Different sized treads (width and length) Not very practicle: Doesn’t compliy with building regulations
- symmetrical loops - internal space = corridor
- Curves almost like a spine = Circles offset one another
- Loops sit at different angles --> Movement/ flow Feedback: - loopd could sit above/ below floors, providing internal soace = staircae becomes walls/ floors
- one curve becomes internal space and staircase = continuous --> Suspended --> remaing with an organic shape but much more reformed = could be standardised into parts
Concept Models
Initial Bridge Design Key Word: Curve
Feedback: - Too Solid - Look at how its held up - Car parking?
Providing Shelter and Security
- Curved Shape = Organic
Bridge Development
Using the poke through as a way of supporting the bridge --> Steel and structural glass, reinforced by concrete
- Wanting to continue theme from inside to outside, Curves/ circles, creating a flow Glass Panels
1st Full Concept Looking at making curve more intricate Much more elegannt / soft Provides light while still being sheltered and safe
- Staircase = main feature --> runs round the outside of the building - Slatted form used throughout = walls/ ceiling and staircase
Cemtral Courtyard providing private outside space
Concept Models
- Loop = 1x bent steel eye beam rod - Loop is structural as it holds up glass panel Ceiling Treads
Floors
Final Model: Individual loops, cut using a laser cutter, out of 2mm MDF. Each loop was individually drawn to the correct size and scale, creating the climb within the staircase Each loop was individually attached the the central 3mm acyrlic wall, and acrylic treads where attached.
- Single pieces of paper, cut as strips used for each curved loop. Forms: --> Bridge --> Stairs --> Internal Floor / Ceiling Glass Between each loop = shelter/ light
- Each rod = 100 x 150mm @ 1:50 - rods pock through central 3mm acyrlic wall - Straight edges for floors and ceilings
All as One
Aesthetical/ functional
Final Concept Model
Development Sketches
Development Sketches
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Ground Floor Plan ( Private) @ 1:50 With slatted roof and glass
Drawing B - Front Elevation @ 1:50
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1st Floor Plan (Entrance) @ 1:50
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Ariel Floor Plan @ 1:50
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Drawing C - Rear Elevation @ 1:50
CAD Drawings
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Drawing A - Section through the Middle @ 1:50 With 161 square holes @ 100 x 100mm Cut in 3mm Clear Acrylic
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Elevation of Rods @ 1:50 Cut in 2mm MDF
CAD Drawings
Final Staircase Model: 1:20
Final Staircase Model: 1:20
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Final Model: 1:50