James Crookston Portfolio 1602

Page 1

Experimenta, Heilbronn (completion 2018) 2015/2016 - Sauerbruch Hutton Project for a Science Museum and Laboratories for children funded by a non profit organisation. Each floor consisted of a Raum-Zeit-Spiralen (ciruclation space), a Themenwelt (exhibition) and part of the Talentschmeide (specialised classroom) that runs through the centre of the building. Located in Heilbronn near Stuttgart on a peninsula on the river in the heart of the town with gardens (to be completed in 2018) being built near by. Had numerous repsonisibilites on the project working closely with the chief designer and then later with an interior architect on the fit out of the building (from conceptual to finalised ideas). For presentation I built a 1:50 model (including furniture options) for every floor for interior photos and to show the interaction between the floors.

 

i.

Render of the exterior (only image not done by me) ii. Perspective of 1st floor Raum Zeit Spiralen i.

ii.


 

ii.

i.

iii. i. ii. iii. iv.

iv. Plan and circulation layout of 1st floor Photograph of 1:50 model Perspective of 1st floor graphics and furniture Aerial view of 1:50 model


ii.

i.

iii.

iv. i. ii. iii. iv.

Explanation of modular furniture system Render of potential sofa made from these modules Perspective of 2nd floor Photos of 1:50 model (Ground floor)


Generative design - health spa 2015 - 3rd year STAGE 1 - Using the environment for inspiration to create an array of forms looking at various themes and using various modelling techniques including CNC Routing, 3D printing, laser cutting and also by hand. A study into cave formations resulted in the iterations pictured below.

Photos of the generative design iterations


STAGE 2 - Design a health space in the North West Wirral Peninsula. Using the forms in stage 1 I looked at creating a building with SHALLOW INCLINES AND DECLINES to ease people into pools and other areas. The building was SUBMERGED and INTERIOR MADE TRANSPARENT to keep the view / connection to the sea. This also keeps the land above accessible to the public with polycarbonate barriers to reduce risk of falling and increase privacy. There is also a series of COVERED + UNCOVERED COURTYARDS to relax in. 

Section + Perspectives through building


ii.

iii.

 

i. i. ii. iii. iv.

Developmental isometric Photo of 3d printed / CNC model (east) Photo of model (north) Photo of model (north)

iv.



 

Green roof with view to sea


Generative design - ferry terminal 2014 - 3rd year

STAGE 1 - Using precedents to look at FORM FINDING with emphasis on material, structure and detailing. Created an array of form from the SAME 3 CUBOID SIZES. Looking at various themes (solids + voids, thresholds, structure integration, horizontal + vertical) moving towards the most complex form.

STAGE 2 - A ferry terminal for Liverpool with the option to demolish or incorporate the existing building. Using the forms + research from stage 1 I looked at using a steel lattice to create a MIST EFFECT for the terminal. MODULES WERE USED WHICH WERE AT HUMAN SCALE AS WELL AS STRUCTURAL SCALE. The existing building was kept with subtle interventions to the interior as well as the creation of retail space. The public space had a mix of soft / hard landscaping with enough space left so that it was FLEXIBLE FOR FUTURE INTERVENTION.

i.

i. Generative Design Work ii. Site Response ii.


i.

ii. i. ii. iii. iv.

iii. Perspective of mist from ferry Original building entrance View at night View on Bridge

iv.


Urban infill - library 2014 - 2nd year Design a library with cafe + offices. This project was in the centre of MANCHESTER’S NORTHERN QUARTER. With reference to the INDUSTRIAL CONTEXT I designed a brick building with metal mesh and skylights to allow light in. The building was L-shaped to create USEABLE / ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC SPACE which wasn’t in the original schedule of accommodation.

i.

iii. i. Model photo ii. Public Space iii. Elevation

ii.


East Croydon masterplan for Hawkins/Brown  


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.