Portfolio 2014 by Lee Hampson

LEE HAMPSON - PORTFOLIO 2014

ABOUT ME ··········· This portfolio represents the design projects that I have completed over the past three years of study at The University of Salford. It is intentionally a mix of some of the early work from my first year and the more open briefs that I tackled in my third year. Prior to my experience in Higher Education I was a visual merchandiser for Gap, and then later for Esprit. I always enjoyed playing with space and learnt how to do so in a way that was both brand appropriate and commercially minded. Returning to education has built on those skills and allowed me to explore more creative pathways. I’m now looking for the next challenge.

Lee

RESTAURANT DESIGN ···········

SET DESIGN FOR TELEVISON ···········

OUTDOOR SHELTER ···········

HOUSE DESIGN ···········

RECEPTION DESK DESIGN ···········

CINEMA DESIGN PROJECT ···········

CONTACT ···········

This project was the first in my third year at university and an opportunity to exploit the skills and confidence I gained through the previous two years

Working just from a script provided this project challenged the way I present my final ideas and set me on a path to finding my own style

In first year this was my third project and my second time using AutoCAD and SketchUp. Making a model to a specified scale was also a new skill I had to learn

The final project of first year which focused on spatial planning and understanding circulation around an interior

In second year this project touched on branding for the first time and challenged my abilities on AutoCAD further than before

My self written brief for the end of third year was the longest and most detailed project I undertook. I was also fortunate enough to show this work at Free Range in London

www.leehampson.com leehampson@outlook.com 07884151319 Stoke Newington London

model making

site survey

script analysis

construction detail

visual presentation

model making

spatial planning branding circulation routes research material specification client presentation

background research

storyboard creation

model making spatial adjacencies architectural analysis

branding

writing a brief

furniture design

infographics

construction detail

sketching

user group analysis

client presentation technical detail

RESTAURANT DESIGN

spatial planning branding circulation routes research material specification client presentation

1.Panorama showing the cafe as it is currently

2. Shop set up on tables to be moved to a more defined and branded area 3. Ser vice area which appears cluttered and lacking cohesion 4. Archive room archway detail 5. Wiring and ser vices need concealing 6. Over view of the cafe from the mezzanine floor

BRIEF ··········· Salford Museum & Ar t Galler y is located on campus at the University of Salford but is open to the public. Recent renovation work has seen the introduction of a successful cafe space within the entrance hall which was realised on a limited budget. Newly available funds are to be used to expand on the cafe into a full restaurant space which can operate independently of the museum during the evening. The adjacent room (which is currently archive storage) is to be incorporated into the new scheme to rectify current circulation issues. It is impor tant to the client that the restaurant be a compliment to the existing spaces and not draw focus from the main intention of the museum and galler y.

1. Interior of a planted 1. conser vator y space, reflective of the Victorian decoration seen on the site

2. Vivarium planting to be considered within the scheme

4. Salfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rich industrial 4. heritage should be celebrated within the propsal

3. Cabinet of curiosity style display to be built into the restaurant space as a way to display currently unseen archive material

5. Archive image of Salford Museum with indoor planting and statues

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6. Sowerby Bridge Mills recent conversion celebrates original industrial features

7. Tramshed in London has a 7. raised point of interest and keeps seating and table spaces clear and aligned

8. Samples of development sketches for the scheme

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1. Proposed new floor plan. Opening up the currently disused room at the rear of the building to create a new exhibition space and addressing circulation issues within the space 2. Temporar y shop condensed to the entr y space. Later to be relocated into the current librar y area once that is moved upstairs. 3. V&A in London - inspiration for the circular welcome desk 4. Industrial staircase is both an acknowledgment of the industrial heritage of the area whilst also being less visually intrusive than the wooden mezzanine which is in place now 5. New reception area with integrated space for display of information materials. Local ar tist to be commissioned to produce hanging sculpture to place above

6. Section through the scheme

1,2 &3. Chair specification for restaurant space. 4. Bay area at the back of the restaurant. Curiosity cabinet installations on either side to display archive material. Suspended vivarium above

5. Detail section through the ser ving area showing storage, light preparation area (for day time use) and location of small goods lift which links to the kitchens below for full food ser vice 6. Sketch ideas for the ser ving area - intended as a focal point within the scheme

7. Chilled display stands for cakes and sandwiches 8. View from entrance to the cafe / restaurant space 1. 8.

1. Newly opened Reading Room Galler y offers places to engage with sculpture and promotes visual ties to Peel Park beyond 2. The galler y is accessed through glass doors, which can be locked at night to allow the restaurant to operate independently 3. Reference for foliage wall which sits as a back drop to the ser ving space 4. Indoor topiar y arches give the space an identity and compliment existing architectural features 5. Sculpture park at Barbara Hepwor th Museum

SET DESIGN FOR TELEVISION

model making script analysis visual presentation storyboard creation

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KITCHEN

FLASHBACKS BRIEF ··········· Based on the script “A Tiny Garden” create a series of sets which can be built within a studio environment. Consider the character narrative, any props or necessar y aging of the set. Also produce a stroyboard showing major camera shots.

LOCATIONS

STUDY

HALLWAY

The script for this drama required the same set to be shown at different periods in histor y, first in the 1970s and then again in the present day. Based on the solitar y nature of the character who lived there it felt impor tant not to redecorate but to damage and add clutter to the existing set. Although setting for a par ticular time period it was also relevant to use things from earlier such as the 1960s, to show an extended period of occupancy.

1. Elevations drawn to scale on 1. tracing paper

2. White card model with removable sections for camera positioning

3. Initial sketch visuals for the kitchen and hall

4. White card model construction

5. Camera angle exploration of white card model 6. Detail of removable element for camera positioning

The visual outcome of the project - visuals for each of the three areas contained within the script. Each has been produced to communicate the mood and atmosphere of the space. The images are also intended as an aid to set dressing and lighting.

OUTDOOR SHELTER

site survey construction detail model making

1. ‘Rolling Bridge’ by Thomas Heatherwick at Paddington Basin in London

BRIEF ···········

2. Interior of footbridge in Neuchâtel, Switzerland by Geninasca Delefor trie Architectes

To design and outdoor strcuture which is to be located at The Cliff in Broughton. Focus should be on material specification, transpor tation to site and technical detail.

3. Tejo Remy’s playground furniture

4. Skeletal diagram of a fish

5. Exterior view of Geninasca Delefor trie Architectes’ footbridge

A series of images taken across the proposed site. Existing walkways and platforms are have been used to create accessible walkways across the steep incline of the area. Only a few seated areas are available across the site, most of which seem to have been placed arbitrarily, with little consideration of maximsing views across the river.

The response to this brief was inspired by skeletal forms found both in nature and architecture. This produced a solution which could be easily transpor ted and constructed on site. Once in place the structure would become weathered and should be softened with the use of climbing plants. Making a low visual impact on the area was also impor tant so the framework was intended to frame the view and draw attention to par ticular aspects or points of interest.

1. Elevation and major dimensions. Potential configurations for each stage in the structure, to be selected appropriate to the demands of the site

2. Balsa wood scale model of a section 3 & 4. Fixing details. All assembly comprised of non-adhesive construction to enable ease of repair, relocation or recycling

5. Visual of a possible four section configuration including seating area and lookout point 6. Seat and lookout construction with view in plan showing the configuration of elements

HOUSE DESIGN

model making spatial adjacencies architectural analysis

BRIEF ··········· Design a home based on Le Corbusier’s Shodhan House which meets the needs of the client. The space must contain both a living space and a galler y which is open to public access. The building is to be located by the canal in the Castlefield area of Manchester.

Sectional scale model made from balsa wood. Constructing just over half of the building allows a greater understanding of the interior spatial adjacencies.

Below are a series of suppor ting floor plans and sectional diagrams

1. Villa Shodhan by Le Corbusier which is reference point for this project 2 & 3. Location images for the house, which is to occupy half of the available site

RECEPTION DESK DESIGN

branding furniture design construction detail user group analysis

BRIEF ··········· Orange Mobile require a new entrance for their regional office. The desk must project the brand image and be suitable for the day-to-day office functions.

1. Inflatable animals used to identify different phone packages 2. The branding of Orange is also the branding of a colour 3. The exterior of the Orange retail store features strong monolithic forms with accents of the brand colour

4. The signage for Orange is often presented in a square format and is much more angular in presentation than competitors such as O2 or Virgin Mobile 5. Paper models used in print adver ts for the brand demonstrate a playful and relaxed brand

Sample of development sketches for desk project - exploring lighting ideas, construction and fixings.

1.Section of the front of the desk showing construction within

2. Location plan of desk within the office space 3. Rotated visual of the desk with backdrop

4. Work side of th desk shown with placement of electrical outlets and height for drawer runners 5.Detail of illuminated element to be concealed behind kick-plate 6.Shor t section showing cavity construction and detailing material specification

CINEMA DESIGN PROJECT

background research writing a brief infographics sketching client presentation technical detail

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58.9% MULTIPLEX 1. Graph showing the growth of multiplex locations and the associated decline in traditional cinema 2. Admission per person across regions - showing cinema attendance is most popular London and Scotland

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3. Graphic showing the distribution of different film types and the dominance of the Top 100 releases 4. Current use of traditional cinema architecture shows continued use as community spaces

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RELIGIOUS USE

NIGHTLIFE

Combined with both userinter view and experience research it seemed clear that there was both a need to address these issues and an oppor tunity to explore something new.

RIO DALSTON METRO DERBY

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LONSDALE ANNAN

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CURZON CLEVEDON

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CERTIFICATION OF FILMS

ENGLISH FOREIGN LANGUAGE

MAINSTREAM FILMS SPECIALISED FILM

TICKET SALES

NUMBER OF SEATS

NUMBER OF SCREENS

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Since the introduction of the first multiplex in the UK in 1985 cinema attendance figures have made small gains, but are still far off their post-war peak. Home video rental and advances in home cinema technology have also had an undeniable impact on these figures.

POPULATION OF TOWN / BOROUGH

It was found that there was a dispropor tionate bias towards big budget Hollywood films and that more specialised films were under-represented in multiplex locations.

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BINGO

Initial research was focused on cinema attendance figures and popularity of different film types. These statistics were considered at national and local levels, whilst also looking to other 6. countries for comparison.

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6. Comparison of five independent cinemas across the UK and their relative strengths and successes

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5. Cinema attendance figures from 1935 - 2011 detailing key changes and reasons for decline

1. Platt Chapel exterior view

BRIEF ···········

To design a cinema experience that extends beyond the auditorium.

2. Existing interior showing stage area to the rear

The final proposal should encourage engagement with different forms of cinema and film. In itself the venue should be a destination which is adaptable to differing types of screening and related events. Due to size and location the cinema is not intended to compete with large mulitplexes, but to offer an alternate way to experience cinema.

A Selection of Reference Images 3. View from mezzanine floor

1. Interior of bar with low ceiling as reference for the bar in the scheme

2 &3. Move stills from Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Blade Runner respectively. Both films used as inspiration for lighting and mood.

4. Floor plans of structure before alteration

Platt Chapel, in the south of Manchester sits on the edge of a park and near to the popular student area of Fallowfield. Currently out of use the building has had many changes of use since it ceased use as a place of worship.

EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLAN EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLAN

5. Ceiling detail 6. Entrance and bar area

PLATT CHAPEL MANCHESTER

For the proposed cinema conversion it provides a perfect structural contrast to the planned inter vention within.

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4. Light installation by United Visual Ar tists - an inspiration when looking for different ways to treat light and create atmosphere. 5. Benoit Paille’s photography using a single light source to create drama and a strong focal point 6. Vintage caravan cladding and window shapes as a star ting point for the auditorium exterior 7. Looking at concept ar t for the blend between historical reference and modern / future design possibilities

1. Developing the exterior of the suspended auditorium

2. Investigating a new visual language to apply to the scheme 3&4. Industrial machiner y elements for study 5. Consideration of the proposed extension, which will house the box office, ser vices and an additional educational exhibition space 6. Exploring shape and form 7. Potential entrance options 8. Different options for ticket sales 9. Concept presentation before development into final scheme