STAGE II PORTFOLIO by Katie Fisher

B.A. Architectural Studies

PORTFOLIO Session 2012/2013 Katie Fisher 110116455 Stage II

DESIGN MODULES

CONTENTS

NON- D E S I G N M O D U L E S

struction

CHARETTE

PLACED DISPLACED

SIMPLICITY ECONOMY HOME

CIVIC CENTRED

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Site Development Plan @1:500 Access for All 1. Disabled Parking 2.Vehicle/Service Delivery Access (Dropoﬀ point) 3. External lift from Cliﬀ Top 4 Alternative stair down to Ground Main Entrance with handrails on either side 5. Bridge Access to Library Main Entrance 6. Access from roads 7. Main Carpark

Means of Escape

1. Assembly point 2.Access for ﬁre brigade 3. Basement ﬁnal exit area 4. Ground Floor Final Exit Area 5 Second Floor Final Exit Area

5. 4. 1:12 ramp rising 800mm

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7. 1.

PLACE OF HOUSES

SECTION ALLEY

TECHNOLOGY 1

TECHNOLOGY 2 6.

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* INDICATES A NEW ADDITION/EDITED VERSION SINCE PROVISIONAL MARK PLEASE GIVE PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE CIVIC CENTRED ADDITIONS

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YEAR DESIGN REPORT FEED BACK SHEETS ATTACHED.

THINKING BACK AND REVISITING THE YEAR, MAKES ME REALISE WHAT A HUGE LEARNING CURVE STAGE TWO HAS BEEN. I HAVE GROWN IN CONFIDENCE IN MY OWN SKILLS AND HAVE DEVELOPED A PROCESS OF APPROACHING A BRIEF WHICH WORKS WELL FOR ME. ALTHOUGH THE PROJECTS HAVE GROWN IN SCALE AND BEEN DIFFERENT IN FUNCTION, I HAVE LEARNT IS HOW THE FOCUS OF EACH PROJECT SHOULD BE THE TYPE OF ACTIVITY WHICH TAKES PLACES WITHIN AND AROUND THE BUILDING(S). IN ORDER TO PROGRESS, THE MAIN ASPECT OF MY WORK WHICH NEEDS IMPROVING IS THE FINAL PRESENTATION. TO TACKLE THIS WEAKNESS I MUST PUT MORE TIME ASIDE FOR PREPARATION SO I DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT MY DESIGN E.G. TECHTONICS IN MY ORIGINAL CIVIC CENTRED PRESENTATION. I CHOSE TO ORDER MY PORTFOLIO CHRONOLOGICALLY BECAUSE I WANTED IT TO SHOW MY PROGRESS OVER THE YEAR. PLACED DISPLACED IN THE TERRACED HOUSE DESIGN, FROM THE FEEDBACK FROM THE TUTORS THE DESIGN WORKED RELATIVELY WELL AND MOST OF THE DESIGN WAS CAREFULLY CONSIDERED. THE MOST SUCCESSFUL ASPECTS OF THE DESIGN IN MY OPINION WAS THE USE OF MATERIALITY AND THE FOCUS ON ENTERTAINMENT FOR DINNER PARTIES ON THE GROUND FLOOR. WITHIN THE PROJECT I PARTICULARLY FOCUSES ON OPENINGS, LIGHT AND WAYS OF CREATING MORE PRIVACY FROM A HARD FRONTAGE ONTO THE STREET. I FOUND VARIOUS BRICK PATTERNS AS IN TAKAS’ HOUSE 1 AND 2 A VERY EXCITING NEW WAY TO ALLOW PRIVATE OPENINGS AND CREATE AN INTERESTING FACADE. THIS WAS THE FIRST BRIEF WE HAD BEEN GIVEN WHICH WAS A PERSONAL SPACE FOR SOMEONE ELSE, I REALLY ENJOYED TRYING TO IMAGINE WHAT WOULD WORK WELL FOR THE CLIENTS. I TRIED TO CREATE A COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE FLOORS WITH USE OF A TRIPLE HEIGHT SPACE ON THE FIRST STAIR CASE AND A DOUBLE HEIGHT SPACE LIVING ROOM. LOOKING BACK ON THE FINAL PRESENTATION AND HAVING BEEN ENLIGHTENED BY DAN, I LEARNT THAT THE PLANS AND SECTIONS DID NOT HAVE TO BE RENDERED AS LITERALLY AS I HAD ATTEMPTED. I HAVE SINCE REWORKED BOTH SLIGHTLY TO SIMPLIFY THEM SO THERE IS MORE FOCUS ON THE DETAIL OF THE INTERIOR RATHER THAN THE RENDER. SIMPLICITY ECONOMY HOME THE PSYCHOLOGIES BETWEEN THE PEOPLE AND THE VARIOUS FUNCTIONS OF SPACE IN THIS PROJECT, WERE SOMETHING THAT I FOUND VERY INTERESTING. IT WAS SOMETHING THAT I READ AND RESEARCHED INTO THOROUGHLY. I FOUND THAT MY DESIGN BECAME INFLUENCED BY THE THEORIES I HAD STUDIED. THE STRENGTH OF THIS PROJECT WAS THE CONCEPT OF THE DESIGN WHICH I CAME TO AS A CONCLUSION OF THE UNDERSTANDING I HAD OF THE VARIOUS IDEAS AND MENTALITIES OF THE INHABITANTS. WITHIN THE PROJECT IT WAS INTERESTING TO BALANCE THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SPACE ESPECIALLY USING THE STRAWBERRY PLACE SITE. IN ORDER TO SEPERATE THIS WORK AND HOME MENTALITY THE DESIGN WAS A JUXTAPOSITION OF TWO DIFFERENT ENTITIES: FORMAL AND INFORMAL SPACE. THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE WAS TO MAKE THE TWO HALVES WORK AS A WHOLE AND TO WORK WITH CURVES. ASTRID TAUGHT ME A LOT ABOUT DESIGN AND SPACES, TO ALLOW THE SITE TO INFLUENCE THE DESIGN AND ALLOW THE LINES CREATING SPACES TO CONTINUE TO AN END RATHER THAN ENDING TOO SOON. THROUGH THE DESIGN PROCESS AND FURTHER RESEARCH I GAINED THE CONFIDENCE TO EDIT THE BRIEF AND CREATE “TIME OUT” SPACES WHERE APPRENTICES COULD ESCAPE TO WHICH WAS AN IDEA THAT WORKED WELL. IN PRACTISE THE LOCATION OF THESE SPACES WOULD NOT HAVE WORKED WELL AS THEY WERE WITHIN THE ACCOMMODATION SIDE OF THE BUILDING RATHER THAN IN THE WORKSHOP SIDE WHERE THEY WERE MORE LIKELY TO BE NEEDED. CIVIC CENTRED THE SITE AND CONTEXT OF THIS PROJECT BECAME THE FOCUS OF THE DESIGN. THE SCALE AND IDEA OF THE DESIGN OF A PUBLIC BUILDING WERE INITIALLY DAUNTING, HOWEVER AFTER SOME READING AND RESEARCHING VARIOUS LIBRARIES FOR EXAMPLE THE LIYUAN LIBRARY, BOOK MOUNTAIN (MVRDV) AND THE ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY, THE IDEA OF A LARGER SCALE BUILDING BECAME MORE MANAGEABLE. THE PHOTOGRAPHS, SECTIONS, PERSPECTIVES AND GENERAL PRESENTATION WAS RECEIVED WITH A POSITIVE RESPONSE. THE FEEDBACK FOR IMPROVEMENT WAS MAINLY AN UNCERTAINTY IN THE OVERHANG OF PART OF THE ROOF, WHICH AT THE TIME DID NOT HAVE A CLEAR CONCLUSION AND AN EMPHASIS ON MORE ACCURATE DIAGRAMMING. IN ORDER TO IMPROVE, I ADDED DIAGRAMS, PERSPECTIVES TO CLARIFY DETAILS AND ALLOW MORE TECHTONIC UNDERSTANDING. IN FUTURE, ALTHOUGH MY GENERAL PRESENTATION HAS IMPROVED, IN ORDER TO REMEMBER DETAILS IT WOULD BE VITAL TO LAY MORE TIME ASIDE TO CHECK PRESENTATIONS. SECTION ALLEY THIS PROJECT WAS VERY EYE-OPENING. I DISCOVERED PLACES IN THE CITY CENTRE I NEVER KNEW EXISTED, I DISCOVERED NEW WAYS OF WORKING AND I DISCOVERED THE EXTENT OF WHAT YOU COULD PRODUCE WHEN THERE WERE MORE PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER. I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH PEOPLE WHO HAD DIFFERENT SKILLS AND WORKED VERY DIFFERENTLY, AS A TEAM WE DELEGATED, DISCUSSED AND DESIGNED EFFECTIVELY. IT WAS INTERESTING TO WORK WITH PEOPLE WHO THOUGHT ABOUT OUTCOMES I WOULDN’T HAVE CONSIDERED AND TO COMBINE OUR IDEAS. THE DISADVANTAGES WERE VIDEO MAKING, NON OF US HAD REALLY HAD ANY EXPERIENCE IN VIDEO MAKING SO IT WAS A CHALLENGE TO CREATE ONE. TWO OF US WORKED AS A TEAM AND TOOK ON THE CHALLENGE AFTER RESEARCHING THE WAY VARIOUS VIDEOS WERE MADE AND BASING OUR VIDEO STYLE ON THAT OF A PRODIGY MUSIC VIDEO. THE OUTCOME WAS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL. IN ORDER TO IMPROVE OUR FINAL MARK, I THINK IT WOULD HAVE BEEN ADVISABLE TO ADD SOME MORE PERSPECTIVES OF THE DESIGN FROM THE SKETCHUP MODEL.

CHARETTE

WORD PLAY WORD ART WORD SEARCH

THE AIM OF MY CHARETTE GROUP WAS TO USE WORDS TO CREATE SPACES. WE ALL WROTE SMALL DESCIPTIVE PIECES DESCRIBING VARIOUS CHARACTERS IN VARIOUS SPACES IN NEWCASTLE. THE END OUTCOME OF THE WEEK WAS A TRAIL THROUGH THE ARCHITECTURE BUILDING USING DIFFERENT DEVICES TO GIVE CLUES TO LEAD PEOPLE ONTO THE NEXT SPACE WHERE THERE WOULD BE THE A DIFFERENT DESCIPTIVE PIECE. PASSAGES AND PHRASES FROM DIFFERENT DESCRIPTIONS WERE WRITTEN IN UNUSUAL PLACES ALONG ROUTES PEOPLE NORMALLY TOOK.

1. KOFI BAR 2. SECOND FLOOR CORRIDOR HANGING BIRDS WITH WORDS 3. SECOND FLOOR CORRIDOR HANGING BIRDS WITH WORDS 4. KOFI BAR 5. BALLOON COMPILATION (TRAIL START) 6. BALLOONS WITH CLUES DETAIL

PLACED DISPLACED

COMMUNICATION, CONTRAST, LIGHT THE AIM OF THE PROJECT WAS TO DESIGN A SMALL TERRACED HOUSE FOR A YOUNG GREGATIOUS COUPLE, WHO ENJOY ENTERTAINING THEIR FRIENDS AND OUTDOOR PURSUITS. FROM SITE ANALYSIS AND OBSERVATIONS OF TERRACED HOUSES IN THE SURROUNDING AREA, I FOUND IT IMPORTANT TO HAVE A PRIVATE FACADE AS THE THRESHOLD WOULD BE RIGHT ON THE ROAD FRONT. I WANTED TO CREATE A CONTRAST FROM THE PRIVATE FACADE TO A VERY OPEN INTERIOR. 1.

1. ABSTRACT ATMOSPHERIC SHOWING SHAPES AND MATERIALS OF FINAL DESIGN ORIGINATING FROM SITE QUALITIES

2. TAKA HOUSE 1 AND HOUSE 2 (MEWS HOUSES) PRECEDENT FOR LAYOUT AND MATERIALITY. USE OF PERTRUDING BRICK WORK IN FACADE. 3. SKETCH OF SKINNER-TREVINO HOUSE, WANDSWORTH PRECEDENT FOR USE OF LIGHT FLOODING THROUGH A RENOVATED VICTORIAN HOUSE 4. SELECTION OF DEVELOPMENT MODELS SHOWING VARIOUS LAYOUTS AND ROOF DESIGNS. IN TURN THESE SHOW HOW THE OPENINGS THEN EFFECT THE QUALITY OF LIGHT THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE

B R I D G E. O P E N. L O W E R. S E C U R I T Y. M A T E R I A L I T Y. T H R E S H O L D. S I T E. L E V E L S. V E R T I C A L I T Y. P E R T R U D I N G. S U R V E Y L A N C E. H I G H E R. C L O S E D. L I G H T. Q U I R K Y. S A F E T Y. A N G L E S. S I M P L I C I T Y. P R I V A C Y. S P A C E. H I D D E N. A T M O S P H E R I C. H O M E. R E T R A C T E D. E N T E R T A I N I N G. E N C L O S E D. T R I P L E H E I G H T. M E Z Z A N I N E. G L A S S. S U N K E N. R E F L E C T I O N. B R I C K. H A R D. S T O R A G E. S O F T. C O N T R A S T. U N I Q U E. R E L A X A T I O N. T I M B E R. S H A F T S. M E T A L. C O M M U N I C A T I O N. J U X T A P O S E. D O U B L E H E I G H T.

1. PLANS * 2. SECTION * 3. REAR FACADE OF HOUSE MODEL PHOTO

1. MODEL PHOTO SECTION

SIMPLICITY ECONOMY HOME

FLOW JUXTAPOSITION FORMALITY

THE FOYER PROJECT WAS AN INITIATIVE TO INTEGRATE YOUNG PEOPLE BACK INTO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WHO HAD EXPERIENCED DIFFICULT BACKGROUNDS AND MAINLY FALLEN INTO CRIME. THE BUILDING WOULD PROVIDE A TEMPORARY HOME AND WORKSHOP TO LEARN NEW SKILLS. THE STRAWBERRY PLACE SITE WAS CHOSEN DUE TO ITS CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE CITY CENTRE. BEING OPPOSITE AN EXISITNG FURNITURE SHOP AND ST JAMES PARK, CREATES A WIDER SCOPE TO SELL WORKSHOP GOODS AND GREATER BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. THIS LOUDER LOCATION IS PERFECT FOR INTEGRATION BACK INTO SOCIETY WHERE MOST WOULD FIND MORE COMFORT AND FAMILIARITY (QUIETER SITES COULD SEEM EERIE).

1. FIGURE GROUND DRAWING OF SITE 2. SITE PHOTO SHOWING SOME STRIKING FEATURES (CHIMNEY, TREES) 3. INITIAL CONCEPTS AND HOW THEY WORK WITH THE DESIGN (FLOW THROUGHOUT, JUXTAPOSITION OF ANGULAR TO CURVATURE, CONTRAST POF FORMAL AND INFORMAL SPACES) .

SERIES OF DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SKETCHES AND DIAGRAMS

AS THE PROJECT DEVELOPED, I READ AND RESEARCHED VARIOUS CONCEPTS: MEMORY AND ANTIMEMORY, INFORMAL AND FORMAL SPACES, AND STEINER ARCHITECTURE. PETER EISENMAN’S IBA SOCIAL HOUSING, BERLIN USES AN IDEA OF MEMORY AND ANTI MEMORY. MEMORY: OBSURING THE REALITY OF THE PRESENT TO RESTORE SOMETHING OF THE PAST. ANTI-MEMORY: MAKING A PLACE THAT DERIVES ITS ORDER BY OBSURING ITS PAST. BY CREATING A SPACE THAT USES THESE NOTIONS, THE APPRENTICES WILL FIND IT EASIER TO COPE WITH THEIR PASTS AND MOVE ON WITH THEIR LIVES. TO CREATE A DISTINCT SEPARATION BETWEEN THE HOME LIFE AND THE WORK LIFE, I USED THE STEINER THEORY (ANGLES GREATER THAN 90 DEGREES BEING INTELLECTUALLY CHALLENGING). THE HOME LIFE SPACES WOULD BE ACUTE ANGLES, INFORMAL SPACE, WHERE THEY COULD ESCAPE TO, WITH TIME OUT SPACES IF THINGS BECAME CHALLENGING. THE WORKSHOP WORK LIFE AREAS WOULD BE ANGULAR, FORMAL SPACES AND A PLACE TO CHALLENGE THEM.

1. MODELS: DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN 2. ADJACENY PLANS DEVELOPMENT 3. SKETCH PERSPECTIVE OF FACADE 4. ROUGH SECTION FROM LEAZES LANE

1. SECTION AA 2. WORK/HOME ADJANCIES DIAGRAM 3. STAIRCASE PERSPECTIVE 4. TUTOR FLAT TERRACE PERSPECTIVE 5.EXTERIOR TERRACES PERSPECTIVE 6. ROOF DEVELOPMENT MODELS 7. GROUND LEVEL WORKSHOP PERSPECTIVE 8. BEDROOM INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE 9. PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION PERSPECTIVE 10. MODEL OVERHANG PHOTO 9.

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1. PLANS 2. MODEL PHOTO EXTERIOR SPACE /ENTRANCES 3. LEAZES LANE SECTION 4. PHOTO NIGHT PERSPECTIVE 5. PHOTO SHOWING INTERACTION BETWEEN WORKSHOP AND SHOP SPACE AND LEVEL CHANGES BETWEEN TWO SIDES OF BUILDING 6. PHOTO NIGHT PERSPECTIVE 2 7. STRAWBERRY PLACE ELEVATION

CIVIC CENTRED

V I E W S

J O U R N E Y

T R A N S I T I O N

THIS CIVIC CENTRE PROJECT PROVIDES PUBLIC LIBRARY FACILITIES AS WELL SOME OUTWARD BOUND ACTIVITIES (DIVING, LEISURE POOL, ROCK CLIMBING SURF SCHOOL). THE BATHING POOL SITE WAS DEEMED AS MOST APPROPRIATE FOR THE BUILDING DUE TO ITS PERFECT LOCATION AND HISTORY. IT LIES DIRECTLY ON THE BEACH GIVING GOOD ACCESS FOR THE LEISURE ASPECTS FOR ADVENTURE ENTHUSIASTS, HAS BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE AREA, AND ALREADY A WELL USED BEACH WERE PEOPLE SURF, WALK AND SWIM. THE HISTORY OF THE BATHING POOL HAS A SENSE OF FAMILIARITY AND THERE SENSE OF PRIDE ABOUT IT. CHOOSING THE SITE FOR REDEVLOPMENT MAKES USE OF A SITE THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN A SUCESSFUL LEISURE FACILITY IN THE PAST AND PREVENTS IT FALLING INTO FURTHER DISREPAIR. INIITIAL CONCEPTS REVOLVED ROUND THE VARIOUS JOURNEYS ONE COULD TAKE THROUGH THE BUILDING STARTING AT THE BOTTOM AND WORKING UP OR THE TOP AND WORKING DOWN. EACH INDIVIDUAL ENTITY ALONG THE WAY WOULD HAVE TRANSITIONS OF OPACITIES WHERE ONE COULD MOVE FROM VERY OPEN SPACES WHERE ONE WOULD KNOW EXACTLY WHERE ONE WAS, TO MORE PRIVATE AREAS WHERE YOU COULD LOSE YOURSELF IN A BOOK FOR EXAMPLE. AT THE END OF EACH JOURNEY WOULD BE THE CHANCE FOR A 360 DEGREES VIEWING POINT EITHER ON THE VIEWING PLATFORM AT THE TOP OR ROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE POOL AT THE BOTTOM. EACH ENTITY WOULD RELATE TO A DIFFERENT VIEW (LIBRARY TO THE NEXT TOWN, POOLS TO THE SEA, ROCK CLIMBING TO THE CLIFFS/SLOPE ETC). 2.

1. MATERIALITY COLLAGE 2. SITE PLAN *

DRAWINGS, DIAGRAMS AND SKETCHES OF THE SITE, DEVLOPMENTS OF DESIGN AND SPACES WITHIN THE BUIILDING. NOTE: SOME SHOW PLOTTING OF COASTLINE LANDMARKS, ADJACENCY DIAGRAMMING AND VIEWS DIAGRAMMING

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KEY

low density on site movement high density on site movement views from places of pause places of pause viewpoint direction quick upwards circulation slow upwards circulation outdoor in site movement and routes outdoor upwards circulation (stairs and ramps)

1. CIRCULATION DIAGRAM * 2. ACCESS DIAGRAM *

KEY vehicle access route vehicle access to site pedestrian access route pedestrian acces to site disabled access route disabled access to site

COASTAL LANDMARK: THE CIVIC CENTRE AS A BEACON

DUE TO THE STEEL STRUCTURE OF THE BUILDING THE STEEL JOINTS JOIN ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE 3RD FLOOR AND THE PEAK OF THE BUILDING SITS ON THIS FRAME LIKE A GLASS CAP. DURING THE DAY THIS ALLOWS LIGHT TO FLOOD IN THROUGH THE TIP OF THE CIVIC CENTRE, AT NIGHT IT LIGHTS UP AS A BEACON OF LIGHT. THIS WILL BE SEEN FROM SEA AND SAILORS WILL BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY WHERE THEY ARE FROM THIS COASTAL LANDMARK. 4. COLLAGE PERSPECTIVE OF OVERHANGING ROOF WITH WALK1. MODEL PHOTO OF LIBRARY NEXT TO “FLOATING ROOF” WAY AROUND EDGE OF POOL AND GARDEN TERRACE SPACE* 2. COLLAGE OF THE IDEA OF DAYLIGHT ENTERING THE BUILDING 3. COLLAGE OF THE IDEA OF LIGHTING UP AT NIGHT AS A BEACON 5. PHOTO OF MODEL LIT UP

“THEY MAY HAVE A SPECIAL FEELING FOR A GIVEN PLACE, A SPECIAL SORT OF PRIDE IN LIVING THERE, A SENSE OF ATTACHMENT TRANCENDING PHYSICAL INCONVENIENCE OR SOCIAL UNDESIRABILITY. THIS ATTACHMENT MAY BE ROOTED IN CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES OR FAMILY INVOLVEMENT WITH THE AREA OVER A LONG PERIOD OR IN HISTORICAL EVENTS ENDOWING AN AREA WITH A SPECIAL MEANING. IT MAY ALSO STEM FROM CURRENT ATTRACTIONS SUCH AS THE PRESENCE OF FAVOURED FRIENDS, MATERIAL OR CULTURAL ADVANTAGES, OR A PARTICULAR AESTHETIC COMPONENT. ANY ONE OR A COMBINATION OF THESE MAY HELP TIE PEOPLE TO A LOCAL PLACE.”

CIVIC CENTRED 5

THE URBAN NEIGHBOURHOOD SUZANNE KELLER (P 108)

PRODUCE

ROCK CLIMBING

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

1. SECTION AA THROUGH BUILDING FACING SLOPE SHOWING ACTIVITY WITHIN THE BUILDING AND USE OF OUTSIDE SPACE. NOTE VARYING DEPTHS OF POOLS, GARDEN TERRACE AND USE OF LIBRARY.

CLASSROOM

2. BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN OF CIVIC CENTRE SHOWING CAFE ONTO GARDEN TERRACE* 3. GROUND FLOOR PLAN * 4. FIRST FLOOR PLAN *

DIVING POOL

5. SECOND FLOOR PLAN * 6. THIRD FLOOR PLAN *

LEISURE POOL

CAFE

2. BB

TODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

VIEWING PLATFORM

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT MAIN ENTRANCE LOBBY SHOP ROCK CLIMBING WET STORE

6. BRIDGE MAIN ENTRANCE

BOILER ROOM CHANGING

CRECHE

LIBRARY CHANGING

DIVING POOL ROCK CLIMBING PLATFORM

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDU BB

LIBRARY

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

1. CAFE VIEW OUT TO GARDEN TERRACE PERSPECTIVE * 2. VIEW FROM BRIDGE TOWARDS LIBRARY ENTRANCE PERSPECTIVE * 3. MODEL PHOTO ATMOSPHERIC OF ROOF RELATION TO FLOORS 4. MODEL PHOTO ATMOSPHERIC NIGHT REFLECTIVITY OF LIGHT ON STAINLESS STEEL CLADDING * 5. PERSPECTIVE OF WALKWAY AROUND GROUND FLOOR OF POOL SHOWING OVERHANG *

1. SECTION BB SHOWING BRIDGE STRUCTURE, BUILDING STRUCTURE AND INHABITATION

GLASS CAP ON STEEL FRAME STEEL FRAME ATTACHED TO FLOOR

SECTION ALLEY

INTERACTION GROWTH INDUSTRY THE SECTION ALLEY GROUP PROJECT, WAS ONE WHICH GAVE US GREAT FREEDOM TO TRY NEW THINGS AND REALLY EXPERIMENT WITH NEW WAYS OF MODEL MAKING AND DESIGNING. THE AIM WAS TO CREATE A TIMBER FRAME TEMPORARY INSTALLATION FOR BUSKERS AND MUSIC PERFORMANCES WITHIN THE CHARES OF NEWCASTLE. AS A GROUP WE DECIDED ON A CONE LIKE SHAPE AND WANTED TO CREATE ALL SPACES, INSTRUMENTS, SEATING AND STAGES FROM THESE CONES.

1. SKETCHES OF IDEAS AND DEVELOPMENT ASWELL AS STRIKING SITE FEATURES 2. CONE MODEL IN PLAN 3. ABSTRACT SITE MODEL 4. TECTONIC MODEL 1:1 5. TECTONIC MODEL 1:1 DETAIL

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1. ABSTRACT SOUNDS COLLAGE 2. PERSPECTIVE 1 3. PERSPECTIVE 2 4. PERSPECTIVE 3 5. BIRDS EYE JOURNEY TO SITE 6. 1:1 RECYCLED CAN DRUM CONE 7. 1:1 RECYCLED CONE INSTRUMENT 8. TACTILE SAMPLES OF RECYCLED CONE COVERS 9. PHOTO 1 USE OF CONE 10. PHOTO 2 USE OF CONE 11. PUBLICITY SERIES OF POSTERS 12. EAST SECTION

1. ALLEY ENTRANCE PERSPECTIVE 2. WEST SECTION 3. MODEL PHOTO 4. ALLEY ENTRANCE MODEL PHOTO 5. MODEL PERSPECTIVE MODEL PHOTO 2

1. NORTH ELEVATION

PLACE OF HOUSES ESSAY

TECHNOLOGY1

Katie Fisher 110116455 ARC 2009 Newcastle University Stage 2 Simplicity, Economy, Home Strawberry Place Site

Structural Diagrams Primary Construction Due to the curved design, the structure is primarily made from timber frame construction, which allows greater accuracy and a better standard of finish. Considering the location on Strawberry Place near a busy road, it is appropriate to use timber frame due to its improved sound insulation in comparison to alternative construction forms. Made from a carbon neutral material, this form of construction is not only sustainsustain able, but has a high level of thermal insulation. This is achieved without using very thick walls, allowing maximum living space. Other Advantages of Timber Frame: • 1/3 Reduction in Construction Time (weather does not affect construction, large parts can be pre-fab) • Very low energy use during production and after construction (good environmentally) • Dry Construction Form (no drying out period therefore no cracks)

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Tertiary Construction 1:300

Structural Diagrams

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Secondary and Tertiary Construction

Secondary Construction

Constructional Study Roof and Exterior Wall Study

1. Roof to Wall Junction 1:10

Extensive Green Roof Covering (Planting) Substrate to Depth Required Filtration Layer Drainage Layer "Roof Barrier/Protective Layers (Moisture retention layer and Root Barrier)" Waterproofing, non-bituminous breathable membrane Dupont Tyvek Reflex Kingspan Thermaroof TR27 LPC/FM Vapour Control Layer Timber Rafters (15%) Kingspan Thermaroof TR27 LPC/FM (85%) OSB/3 sheathing Cavity (75%) Timber Decking Rafters (25%) Plasterboard U Value = 0.103W/m2K Green Guide Rating =A

Timber Cladding (Western Red Cedar) Drained and Vented Cavity (70%) Vertical Batten (30%) "Tyvek Reflex" reflective breather membrane Kingspan Thermawall Insulation TW55 "Tyvek Reflex" reflective breather membrane OSB/3 sheathing Kingspan Thermawall Insulation (85%) timber stud (15%) Vapour Control Layer Plasterboard U Value - 0.113W/m2K Green Guide Rating=A

2a. Wall Construction 1:10

2b. Exterior Wall Study 1:20

Constructional Study

3. Wall to Floor and Foundations

Wall to Ground Floor and Suspended Floor Junctions

Not in Tutor Flat Green Guide Rating = C

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U Value of Glass =1.7W/m2K (Double Glazed Argon filled, low-E Îľn = 0.05 Green Guide Rating=A 4. Wall to Suspended Floor Party Wall assume no heat loss Green Guide Rating=A

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Tectonic Intents

1. Western Red Cedar

The softwood is a main element of the design used as vertical cladding. The seasons affect the appearance of the western cedar cladding paralleling the existing deciduous tree on the site, and over time the colour will fade to a silvery grey, which shows a development over time, which the students will also achieve. Western Red Cedar cladding is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also has a low thermal conductivity of 0.11W/mK, meaning it helps prevent heat loss throughout the building. Other Advantages: • High decay resistance • Excellent Durability • Sustainability • Stability • Adaptable and Easy to Work with

2. Extensive Green Roof

This not only compliments the wooden cladding, but also is cheap to install and maintain. Green Roofs also can provide an important refuge for wildlife in urban areas, and extensive Green roofs are virtually self-sustaining, meaning that there are minimal disruptions to new habitats. This type of roof construction is appropriate to the loud location due to its popularity as a by-pass into town at night and amount of traffic every day as it provides good acoustic insulation, absorbing and reflecting sound waves. Other Advantages: • Reduces Urban Heat Island • Light Loading • Can Provide Import • Improves Air Quality (filters particles and pollutants)

TECHNOLOGY 2

Katie Fisher 110116455 ARC 2009 Technology Access for All and Means of Escape Stage 2 Newcastle University

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Strategy and Response to Access for All General Access and Parking The Civic Centre is fully accessible for the disabled users. There are three disabled car parking spaces. Ce Two of these are located in the main car park to the south of the site and give wheelchair access to the second floor. These bays also provide general access to the ground floor. The third parking space on the ground floor of the site gives wheelchair access to the leisure main entrance and beach level. Each space has a dropped 1200mm kerb providing access to pedestrian routes and has 1200mm flat <1:60 slope firm, durable, slip resistant access zones to the vehicular route end and right hand side of the parking area. Access to the main entrances from the south car park has been carefully considered for wheelchair users and those with a visual impairment. Provision of a 2000mx2000mm lift provides access to the 2000mm wide flat bridge across to the library main entrance, which is located 6200mm below the car park level. See elevator section for further details of lift. The bridge entrance is also accessible via 2500mm wide steps from the main car park. These stairs have 800mm x 2500mm corduroy hazard warning surface at either end of the stairs and on the stair landings, extensions of 400mm on either side are added where appropriate. Nosing is marked by a 55mm wide on treads, 25mm deep on risers in a contrasting material. There is a central handrail as well as handrails to either side of the stair case, all of which have 100mm open ends to reduce clothes being caught at 1000mm above pitch line. Guarding is fixed to the outer string of stairs; however the handrail does not form the top of the guarding these stairs also continue down to the other main entrance on the ground floor in the same manner. The flat bridge also has handrails on either side which close in contact with the guarding. Access from the other disabled parking space is a flat path which leads to a 1:12 slope rising 1200mm to another flat path towards the main leisure entrance. The main accessible entrances from the bridge and the ground floor are a set of double automatic doors, which are glazed and open outwardly. Both main access doors have guarding with cane detection at ground level, tactile open buttons 1500mm from the leading edge of the door when open and have push bars in case of power supply failure. They are also clearly differentiated from the glazed exterior by the provision of a high contrast strip at the top and on both sides. Access within the building Within the building interior doors provide a visual connection where appropriate in order to avoid collisions, with vertical dimensions of at least the minimum zone of visibility between 500mm and 1500mm from the floor towards the leading edge of the door. Each door leading edge contrasts visually with the other door surfaces and its surroundings. The minimum door width is no less than 900mm and only when it is at right angles to an access route 1500mm. Each manually operated non-powered door allows an unobstructed space >=300mm between the leading edge and return wall to prevent wheelchair footrest collision and allow reach and grip of a contrasting lever door handle to open (with force <=20N) for those of limited manual dexterity. All habitable room doors, which open onto major escape and access routes are recessed in order to prevent projection into corridors. The reception points are easily identifiable and approach is unobstructed from main entrances, with space for wheelchair users. Each reception is provided with an induction loop hearing enhancement system and the floor in the surrounding area is flat and slip resistant. All corridors are unobstructed (by radiators or fire hoses) for buggies and people on crutches. There is wheelchair access to all rooms. There is a visual contrast between the wall and the ceiling and wall and floor in order to help those with a visual impairment.

Lifts and Vertical Access There are two lifts, one external to access the bridge entrance, the other for vertical movement within The the building serving all storeys. Each is accessible from the remainder of the landing levels and at least 1100mm x 1400mm wide with 800mm clear width power-operated horizontal sliding doors, contrasting visually from the adjoining walls. The (emergency communications system) alarm button, landing call buttons and lift car controls bare located at 1000mm from the floor and buttons symbols are raised to facilitate brail reading. All buttons contrast visually from the surrounding face plate, which also contrasts with the surface on which it is on. The lift floor is similarly slip resistant to the landing floors and tr with a light plain matt finish. There is an unobstructed manoeuvring space of 1500mm x 1500mm in the external lift and a straight access route 900mm wide internally in front of each lift. Each lifting device provides a handrail with the top surface at 900mm from the floor, which does not obstruct controls or the mirror. Each storey is identifiable audibly and visually inside the lift car and out. There are staircases accessing each level within the building internally and the bridge level, lift and ground floor entrance externally (see general access and parking). The internal vertical circulation provides a level unobstructed level landing of at least 1200mm at the top and bottom of each flight with no single steps or door swings. All nosing is of a 55mm wide permanently visually contrasting material and colour on the tread and riser. Each flight of consistently sized riser and going per step contains no more than 12 risers between landings and is suitable for the elderly. On floors where there are areas below bel stairs less than 2.1m from the floor there is appropriate guarding. LED lighting is provided to highlight stairs and landings. The closed end handrail (on either side of stairs) is 1000mm from the pitch line of each flight of stairs and landing floor and is continuous across intermediate landings. There is adequate guarding and barriers to the sides of each staircase. The handrail is of a slip resistant matt material and contrasting in colour to the wall. It is an ergonomic size and shape (circular with diameter 45mm) and an appropriate distance from the wall (60mm). Toilets There are three wheelchair accessible toilets in the building, two of which are located on the ground floor near the building waiting area, in a separate cubicle in each of the changing rooms. Each toilet provides an emergency assistance alarm system, with a visual indicator and audible tone distinguishable from fire alarm both within and outside the compartment. This can be operated or reset from the seated WC. The signal is located so it can be easily seen and heard by those able to give assistance. WC compartment doors are un-obstructive of the interior turn space and capable of being opened from the outside in case of emergency. All disabled toilet doors are outward opening and provides a horizontal closing bar fixed to the inside face. Each disabled WC has sufficient space to manoeuvre, turn and use the space unassisted or with a companion. There is a consistent layout and relationship between the WC (height 480mm min), flanking wall and wash basin (height 740mm). Each disabled toilet has contrasting grab rails around the WC and basin. All grab rails are securely fixed to walls and capable of withstanding loads applied in the normal direction of use. All wash basin taps are capable of being operated using a closed fist, and all toilets provide light action privacy bolts enabling operation by those with limited dexterity. There is adequate space for nappy changing facilities in the changing rooms.

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Strategy and Response to Means of Escape General Considerations In public buildings like the library-leisure centre, it is appropriate to assume that all evacuation will be simultaneous. In an event of a fire, the building must cater to allow safe passage to exits for the maximum occupancy capacity. The bridge on the second floor, exits on the basement and ground floor provide secure means of escape. Spaces provide two escape routes in case one is blocked in the event of a fire. Means of Warning Escape Due to the nature of the occupancy types and patterns of the Civic Centre, it is important to have a specialist alarm system, which has visual and tactile indicators as well as oral identification. There are smoke and heat indicators located throughout the building, to activate an alarm as soon as possible. In general optical alarms are located in the circulation areas and ionisation chamber based devices in areas where fires spread quickly e.g. kitchen, café. Operation of manual fire detectors (break glass) are located throughout the building and give an almost instantaneous warning from all fire alarm sounders. Each room has route and location maps, so in the event of a fire the quickest escape can be identified and each room has adequate fire extinguishers. Protected passages have green exit lights to guide a visitor to a secure area or assembly point. Internal Fire Spread: (a) Doors All doors including exit doors on escape routes push open in the direction of movement (outwards) or in the case that the final exit is automatic, fails safely to open outwardly from any place of opening. There are fire doors (labelled FD30) where appropriate, those in corridors open through electro-magnetic devices, but in the event of power supply failure also self-close. FD30 doors like these provide expanding (in contact with heat) fire resistant intumescent seals which prevent smoke ingress. Interior fire doors leading to protected areas, on routes of escape will be fitted with automatic release mechanisms. (b) Structure and Linings To inhibit fire spread over the internal linings of the building plaster finishes are mainly used throughout. Fire resistant glazing is used wherever visuals through walls or doors are needed in protected spaces. All escape stairs and lifts are of a satisfactory standard within the building, these reinforced concrete structures provide fire protection. A water-based, thin film intumescent coat covers the steel frame building, making it more stable in the event of a fire in comparison to an untreated steel truss.

Minimum Escape Route and Door Width Calculations Within the Civic Centre the building occupancy decreases and floor area decreases as you go up in storey. There are four storeys of public space, each floor, with one protected staircase. There is only one merging flow within the building, which is the final exit from the pool on the ground floor. This is calculated using the formula from diagram 15 Approved Document B volume 2. W= ((N/2.5) + (60 S))/80 Where Whe W is the final exit width calculated N is the number of served by the exit in this case 216 people S is the stair width 1.1m W= ((216/2.5) + (60*1.1))/80 W=1.91m In the event of a fire, in order for simultaneous evacuation to be successful the minimum width of stair cases must be identified. No staircase serves more than 216 people or more than 2 storeys; therefore from table 7 of the Approved Document the minimum width of stair cases within the building would need to be 1100mm. All people should be travelling in the same direction to escape from any one stair case and there is room for two people to travel alongside on any one flight of stair. Alternative escape routes are all in directions of at least more than 45 degrees apart unless separated by fire resisting construction. All escape routes do not exceed 45m to a final exit.

Additional Considerations The external walls have been designed in a way to restrict the area of unprotected wall to limit thermal radiation movement and minimise any chance of ignition from an external source. There is external vehicle access close to the building on the site to enable fire brigade equipment to be brought as close as possible to be effective. The Civic Centre has up to 2000m₂ floor area and is over 11m above ground therefore needs to provide vehicle access to 15% of the building perimeter. The main water pipe work would provide fire appliances a high reach pump. All floors have disabled access to an exterior place of safety, with the exception of the first floor which has a refuge point (1400mm x 900mm) in a protected space with a fitted EVC system. Katie Fisher May 2013, ARC 2009

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Strategy and Response to Means of Escape

Table 1

Table 2

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Means of Escape

1. Assembly point 2.Access for ﬁre brigade 3. Basement ﬁnal exit area 4. Ground Floor Final Exit Area 5 Second Floor Final Exit Area

5. 4. 1:12 ramp rising 800mm

6. 2.

7. 1.

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First Floor Plan @1:200 Means of Escape 1. Protected passage to Second Floor Exit 2. Protected passage to Ground Floor Main Entrance Exit

Means of Escape

Key 1. Main Library 2. Toilets

1. Final Exit 2. Protected Passage and Stair

2. 1.

Access For All

1. Lift Contained in Protected Volume 2. Disabled Access Main Library Entrance

Access for All 1. Disabled WC 2. Lift Contained in Protecteed Volume 3. Refuge area in Protected Passage (1400mmx900mm)

3. 2.

Key 1. Library 2. Main Entrance from Bridge

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Ground Floor Plan @1:200

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Access For All

1. Lift Contained Protected Volume 2. Disabled WC 3. Disabled Access to Main Building

Means of Escape 1. Basement Final Exit 2. Basement Protective Stair 3. Rock Climbing Final Exit 4. Main Entrance Final Exit 5. Protected Stair from First Floor 6. Pool Merged Flow Final Exit

1. 1.

5. 2. 6.

Key

1. Rockclimbing 2. Main entrance/reception 3. Shop 4. Wet Store 5. Boiler Room 6. Changing Male 7. Changing Female 8. Diving Pool

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Basement Floor Plan @1:200 Access For All 1. Lift Contained in Protected Volume

Means of Escape 1. Cafe ﬁnal exit 2. Kitchen Final Exit 3. Protected Stair frpm Rockclimbing 4. Protective Stair from Classroom

6. 5.

4 .

1. Key

2. 3.

1. Cafe 2. Leisure Pool 3. 5m deep diving pool 4. First Aid 5. Classroom 6. Rockclimbing 7. Kitchen

1. 1.

2. 7. 4.