PROFILE: CYPRIAN IZU 09. 05. 91.
LOUGHBOROGH UNIVERSITY Research in Civil and Building Engineering
P O R T F O L I O 2015-16
16 Barle Gardens, South Ockendon RM15 5QP Essex. 07538955854 Email:
07589661163
izucyprianozoh15@yahoo.com
A RENDERED VIEW OF ARTIST STUDIO AREA.
REMODELLED FACADE & APPROACH ELEVATION FOR ART-GALLERY .
DESIGN: The project involves the remodelling of an old and derelict car garage into an Art-gallery for 10 artists and two (2) sculptors. The design provides a welcoming reception area, circulation and exhibition space, Gallery display area and research IT suite.
SECTIONAL ELEVATION
METHODOLOGY: A survey was carried out on the existing building. Using ethnographic photography and observation, the materials and methods of construction of the existing fabric were ascertained.
CROSS-SECTION OF EXISITING STREET AND SITE MASSING.
AERIAL VIEW OF EXISTING BUILDING AND THE SITE CONTEXT.
OUTCOME:
RENDERED VIEW OF ENTRY AND RECEPTION AREA
The final design uses Revit Architecture 2015 to analyse the daylight performance and carryout thermal improvement of the spaces in the gallery. The result were presented in three (3) stages:
An improved daylight strategy of the space in accordance to CIBSE guide.
Rendered images of key spaces in the gallery and ;
A report on the upgrade of the Thermal performance of the space in accordance to Part L of the approved document.
EXISTING FAÇADE OF DERELICT CAR GARAGE.
INITIAL CONCEPT SKETCH OF LIGHTING STRATEGY.
RENDERED VIEW OF CIRCULATION AND EXBHITION AREA.
RAPID RESPONSE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER PERSPECTIVE VIEW SHOWING STRUCTURAL MEMBERS AND BUILDING ENVELOPE.
THE CONCEPT:
ROOF DETAIL - A
The design brief was to provide rapid response community facility in a residential setting.
FLOOR DETAIL - C
Approximately 100m2, the design will demonstrate adaptability and demountability. On a simple rectangular plan, COMMeHUB serves as a community Resource centre in
PERSPECTIVE VIEW SHOWING STRUCTURAL MEMBERS AND BUILDING ENVELOPE.
Sheffield, UK. It offers spaces for formal and informal meetings. The Interior Layout consists of demountable partitions and can be fitted out for various uses.
MATERIALITY AND DESIGN STRATEGY The building envelope consists of locally sourced materials (compressed STRAWTEC Panels and Paperboard) and can be adapted to suite various locations. Following a defined set of grids, the primary structural members are Glu-laminated timber
STRUCTURAL FLOOR PLAN ILLUSTRATING
connected to flitch base-plates and treated with Boric acid to ensure strength.
RENDER OF ENTRANCE & RECEPTION ZONE.
EXTERIOR RENDER OF BUILDING ON SITE
RENDER OF CAFÉ & MEETING AREA
DESIGN4HEALTH: DEMENTIA DAY RESPITE CENTRE Dementia is a National health priority in the UK and Worldwide. There are currently 820,000 individuals with dementia in the UK and with increased trend in ageing; this figure is expected to rise by 2025. It poses a greater challenge for designers because dementia affects the way individual perceives space and relates the surrounding environment. In this project, a day respite centre for adults with Dementia was designed with the concept of PHENOMENOLOGY. The project begins with an integrated review of relevant literature on Dementia disease and Dementia friendly design and visit to prolific case-studies. PHENOMENOLOGY is the philosophy of experience as described by Edmund Husserl (1906). The design element of this project demonstrated that - materiality, light and Form can heighten the experiential and functional abilities of adults with dementia in a day-respite setting. Various Zones with varying heights and function flow into each other and this creates identity and orientates the users as they navigate the building.
RENDERED IMAGE OF CAFÉ AREA & CIRCULATION AREA
VIEW OF ACTIVITY-GARDEN FROM THE ACTIVITY-ROOM. An Outdoor space showing defined routes with scented plants &
Court-yard Area
raised planters all compliment the activity gardens; these provides
RENDERED IMAGE OF THE COURTYARD SPACE; SHOWING SITTING AREAS.
sensory experience and enhances the self-esteem of users.
A VIEW OF MEDITATION GARDEN FROM THE QUIET ROOM. Nature is a major source of multisensory stimulation. The Quiet room overlooks
INTERIOR RENDER OF CENTRAL LOUNGE AND RECEPTION AREA.
an outdoor garden area with pergola arches and seating area for quiet contemplation and small group meetings. The Design uses sensory landmarks (various garden layouts) to safely orientate the users as they navigate through the space.
SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE ILLUSTRATING VARIOUS ZONES IN THE RESPITE CENTER