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Master of Architecture Liverpool School of Art and Design
CONTACT Telephone: 07564036048 liam.bowers1@gmail.com 95 Wavertree Nook Road Liverpool, Wavertree L15 7LG linkedin.com/in/liam-bowers
ABOUT ME I have currently graduated from Liverpool John Moores University with a masters degree in Architecture. I aspire to do what I am passionate about and use my creative talents working towards a career in the design field. I am eager to learn and broaden my skills and I am looking to gain employment working as a part 2 architectural assistant and continuing my architecture career gaining the experience I need to complete my part 3. I have a keen interest in art and interior design and I am also a enthusiastic acrylic painter.
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL PROFILE DOB
24th July 1996
Nationality
British
Born
Liverpool
Languages
English
Accreditations
RIBA Part 2
ABOUT ME I am a 24 year old architectural assistant with a masters degree in architecture. My passion lies within good design within the built environment which can not only benefit an individual physically but mentally, doing so by an architectural style which is inspired by biophilic design. I am a creative and self motivated individual who pays close attention to detail and strives for perfection within every task I complete. I am constantly seeking to devise optimal and innovative solutions to every task I am faced with and strive to be constantly advancing my skill set.
REFERENCES Employer - Architect & Director Martin Shutt martin@unit3-designstudio.com Tutor- Aliki Perysinaki A.M.Perysinaki@ljmu.ac.uk 4
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My passion for Architecture extends beyond traditional design practises, I am also enthusiastic about the future of architecture and how the advancements within technology is impacting the environments we as architects design. I am inspired by the future roles of an architect and how architecture is beginning to impact and influence other fields. I am seeking to be in a environment which not only pushes and challenges me as an individual but tests the boundaries of architecture and strives to be constantly creating improved environments for people. Outside of architecture my interests include health and fitness, music performance and Art, my passion for perfection is evident within my acrylic painting’s which seek to achieve realism.
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION John Moores University
June 2020
Masters Degree in Architecture Thesis : Mental Health Rehabilitation centre In Ghent (Belgium) Grade : Merit John Moores University
June 2017
Bachelor Of Arts With Honours Architecture, Class II Division I Gateacre School
June 2014
A Level ICT, Grade A Art & Design, Grade B Mathematics, Grade C June 2012
Architectural Assistant ArchiTeh Ltd, Liverpool February - September 2018 Experience gained in design proposals and building regulations, Planning applications and building control. Design of new buildings and reuse projects. Architectural Assistant Unit 3 Design Studio, Liverpool LJMU Internship January - February 2018 Experience gained in assisting with feasibility reports, planning applications, surveying existing buildings and meeting with clients.
GCSE 9 A* - C Including Maths and English
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
KEY SKILLS & INTERESTS
Autocad:
Advanced
Hardworking
Art
Revit:
Intermediate
Sketching ability
Graphic design
Sketchup
Advanced
Verbal confidence
Photography
Indesign
Intermediate
Available to travel
Fitness
Photoshop
Advanced
Focused & Positive
Travel
Illustrator
Intermediate
Team Work
Music
V-ray
Intermediate
3ds Max
Basic
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Enscape
Intermediate
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PROFESSIONAL WORK PRACTISE PROFILE: Small office in Liverpool with 1 - 10 people, working on reuse, mixed use and residential projects. PROJECT INFORMATION: Yuet Ben Restaurant YEAR: Completed 2018 LOCATION: Liverpool
BRIEF During my time at ArchiTeh I worked on a variety of commercial, residential and change of use projects. The modernisation of Yuet Ben restaurant was a main project I worked on, we were appointed as architects to create a more inviting interior moving away from the traditional style of a Chinese restaurant towards a more contemporary style. The brief included a complete interior redesign, including a new bar design and back fittings, with a new contemporary shop-front. I produced existing and proposed drawings and attended design meetings with clients. I contributed towards the interior design decisions producing drawings and 3D models for the clients including detailed stages. I produced detailed drawings for the bar design and drawings for bespoke fittings which I designed myself.
RESTAURANT INTERIOR 6
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BOOTH SEATING FINISH TO CLIENTS APPROVAL
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INGRESS & EGRESS
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ENTRANCE TO RESTAURANT
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KITCHEN
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FIRE ESCAPE FROM RESTAURANT
BIN STORE
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ENTRANCE TO FLATS ABOVE
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NEW FRESH AIR INTAKE TO BE INSTALLED
up
AREA OF RESTAURANT 80.3 sqm (60 seats + 3 @ bar counter)
Ø14
BLINDS FOR GLAZING TO CLIENTS APPROVAL
DOUBLE-HEIGHT SPACE
NEW PPC ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALL TO CLIENTS APPROVALL
FIRE ESCAPE CORRIDOR
400
EXISTING STEP TO BE KEPT BENCH SEATING
F BAR COUNTER FINISH TO CLIENTS APPROVAL
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BACK BAR AND SHELVING LOWER TIER WORK SURFACE FINISH TO CLIENTS APPROVAL
PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN YUET BEN
FIRST FLOOR LEVEL
CEILING VOID
CEILING VOID
RESTAURANT DINING AREA
RESTAURANT
NEW TIMBER STAIRCASE
BAR
AREA NOT IN CONTRACT
1250
9. MARBLE EFFECT TITLES TO CLIENTS APPROVAL
8. SHADOW GREY PAINTED WALL TO CLIENTS APPROVAL 7. SEPARATING MIRROR TO CLIENTS APPROVAL 6. TIMBER CLADDING TO CLIENTS APPROVAL
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COPPER PLATED TO CLIENTS APPROVAL
VESTIBULE WITH DOUBLE HEIGHT SPACE 4230
YUET BEN
10. GRANITE WORK SURFACE TO CLIENTS APPROVAL
GROUND FLOOR LEVEL
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12. COPPER FRAMED WINE RACK AND LIGHTING TO CLIENTS APPROVAL NEW TIMBER STAIRCASE
PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATION
OFFICE
WINE STORE
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TECHNICAL DETAILS BUILDING REGULATIONS 320
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35mm THK. PLY BULKHEAD BUILT-UP IN MULTIPLE LAYERS WITH VENEER FINISH IN ELEGANT NATURAL BAMBOO (PROVIDE SAMPLE TO CLIENT FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO ORDERING)
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35mm THK. PLY CARCASS BUILT-UP IN MULTIPLE LAYERS WITH FORMICA LAMINATE FASCIA - F3426 IVORY NACARADO (MAIN) & FORMICA MARBLE EFFECT LAMINATE (SECONDARY), W/ COPPER EDGING DETAILS (REFER TO ARTIST IMPRESSIONS & OUTLINE SPEC.) 10x15mm COPPER DECORATIVE FEATURE & PANEL; 40mm CTRS
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50mm THK KRION SOLID SURFACE BY PORCELANOSA GROUP FROM THEIR ROYAL+ SERIES (BLACK GOLD 9908)
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2 TIERS 125mm HIGH STAGGERED MIRROR BOTTLE DISPLAY STAND; EDGE TO BE CHAMFERED
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35mm THK WALL MOUNTED BOTTLE SHELVING; BUILT-UP IN TIMBER FRAME WITH NATURAL BAMBOO VENEER FINISH; CONCEALED FIXING
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LIGHTING ABOVE TO CLIENT'S APPROVAL 215
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BRIEF
PROFESSIONAL WORK
I worked within the team to deliver this change of use project from a empty shell into a Restaurant and Cafe. Ori and Cactus are a oriental fusion restaurant and bubble tea cafe, situated within belle Vale shopping centre in Liverpool.
PROJECT INFORMATION: Ori Restaurant & Cactus Cafe
I worked on the project from RIBA work stages 0-4, the design included splitting the empty unit into a separate restaurant and cafe with a new mezzanine floor seating overlooking the restaurant. I produced proposed drawings, Helped liaise with engineers and produce detailed drawings for building regulations.
Bellvale, Liverpool YEAR: Planning 2018
NEW PFC 200X75 STEEL FLOOR JOIST TO SE'S DESIGN
RESTAURANT SEATING AREA STORE
BAR
STORE
NEW UC 203X203X46KG
NEW PPC ALUMINIUM GLAZED DOORS TO MATCH EXTG
GROUND LEVEL
PROPOSED SECTION D-D
PROPOSED SECTION B-B
SEATING AREA
NEW PFC 200X75 DUMB WAITER
BAR
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MEZZANINE SEATING
DUMB MEZZANINERESTAURANTWAITER
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RESTAURANT SIGNAGE
PROPOSED FRONT ELEVATION
EXTG UB TO BE PAINTED BLACK
GLASS BALUSTRADE TO CLIENT'S APPROVAL
CAFE SIGNAGE
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WC
RESTAURANT SIGNAGE
LOCATION:
NEW UC
RESTAURANT 203X203X46KG STORE
RESTAURANT KITCHEN
NEW UC 203X203X60KG
NEW UC 203X203X52KG
WC
BAR STEEL FLOOR JOIST TO SE'S DESIGN
NEW UC 203X203X46KG NEW PFC 200X75
STEEL FLOOR JOISTGROUND TO SE'S DESIGN LEVEL
RESTAURANT SEATING AREA BAR
GROUND LEVEL
FLOOR: 3mm THK. FLOOR VINYL. 18mm PLYWOOD WITH 25mm WOOD BATTEN SCREWED TO TOP FLANGE OF JOIST AND BEAM.15mm PLASTERBOARD SCREWED UNDERNEATH BEAM WITH 5mm CEILING FINISHING
PROPOSED SECTION D-D
STORE
STORE
NEW UC 203X203X46KG GROUND LEVEL
NEW TIMBER STUD WALL INFILL 50x100 C16 TIMBER STUDS AT 400mm CRS. ALLOW FOR 2No FACES OF 9mm OSB BOARD AND 12.5mm PLASTERBOARD AND SKIM FINISH
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Fridge
NEW UB 203X133X30KG
Undercounter Fridge
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OFFICE (11.7sqm)
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NEW UB TO SE'S
NEW UC 203X203X46KG
CAFE (46.5sqm) (16 SEATS)
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EXTG UB
STORAGE PARTITION
WC RESTAURANT SEATING AREA 2240
100mm NOMINAL STUD WALL; 12.5
GLASS BALUSTRADE TO CLIENT'S APPROVAL
GLASS BALUSTRADE TO CLIENT'S APPROVAL
NEW UC 203X203X60KG
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2
CAFE ENTRANCE
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CAFE STORE (36.5sqm)
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EXTG UC TO BE BOXED-IN
OFFICE (7.5sqm)
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NEW UC 203X203X46KG
CLEANER'S STORE
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up
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NEW UC 203X203X60KG
ICE CRUSHER
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prep area
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NEW UB 203X133X25KG
200x75 PFC
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900
up
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4800
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STORE (4.5sqm)
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NEW UC 203X203X46KG
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200x75 PFC
200x75 PFC
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STORE
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COUNTER
12300
Undercounter Fridge
NEW UC 203X203X52KG
EXTRACTION DUCTING
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200x75 PFC
2500
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RESTAURANT (97sqm) (54 + 6 SEATS)
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WHB
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200mm NOMINAL PARTITION GYPW SEPARATING WA ROLL; 2no. LAYER SOUNDBLOC EITH
RESTAURANT STORE (16sqm)
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DRY PREP
NEW UC 203X203X52KG
4545 GLASS BALUSTRADE TO CLIENT'S APPROVAL
1828.5
KITCHEN (43sqm)
ACC. WC
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Undercounter Fridge
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NEW UC 203X203X46KG
NEW UC 203X203X60KG
FUNCTION RM 16sqm
1750
1230 NEW UC TO SE'S DESIGN
KEY
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620
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WC
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Freezer
WC
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910
Freezer
D/W
WHB
NEW POST TO SE'S DESIGN
WC
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5200
NEW UC 203X203X46KG
WET PREP 14sqm
D
1820
DRAINAGE PUMP
NEW UC 203X203X46KG
Chest Freezer
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1050
REFUSE AREA
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Boiler
STORE (3sqm)
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C
B
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1930
1960
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MEZZANINE RESTAURANT SEATING AREA
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1:100 @ A3
Date:
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Unit-3 Design Studio PROFESSIONAL WORK
SUMMARY During my month long Internship I worked within the team mainly on two new build residential projects. Manchester road was a new build residential project located in Northwich. I worked on the Design and access statement at the being of the project, conducting site analysis, massing studies generating a 3D site model on sketchup and initial Masterplanning sketches for the scheme. Sandy Lane Apartments was another project I worked on, the design features a bold central dormer extension accommodating 3 large apartments. I handmade a model for this design for a client meeting, helping the client visualise the new design.
PROJECT INFORMATION: Sandy Lane Apartments LOCATION: Liverpool YEAR: 2018 HAND CRAFTED MODEL 10
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PROJECT INFORMATION: Manchester Road, Northwich LOCATION: Northwich YEAR: 2018
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Feature Landscaping and Play Space 369m2
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Open Green Space and Landscaping 887m2
3 (Type 1)
(Type 2)
(Type 2)
3 (Type 1)
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Existing trees to be retained
2 (Type 2)
2 (Type 2)
3 (Type 1)
8 no. apartments (Type 1)
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MArch Year 2 Semester 2: Thesis : Healing Of The Mind
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MArch Year 2 Semester 1: Live Project: Bootle Library
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MArch Year 2 Semester 1: Urban Design : The Route of Reinvention 34
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MArch Year 1 Semester 2: Social Housing : Adaptable Living
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MArch Year 1 Semester 1: Urban Design : Defining Squares
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MArch Year 1 Semester 1: Urban Design : The Blue Route
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MArch Year 1 Semester 2: Specialist Study : The Procurement of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King
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Undergrad Year 3 Semester 2: CDP: Hide and Seek
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HEALING OF THE MIND THESIS PROJECT
STATEMENT OF INTENT To create a facility that is an alternative mental healing programme for individuals seeking a natural way to combat mental illness. In response to the on going increase in mental illness cases in modern society, the scheme will explore the benefits of horticulture and the effects on wellbeing.
QUESTION How can nature and agriculture be used within a building to create a healing environment?
IDEA Creating a closed self sustained programme which connects building occupants to their surroundings and nature.
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BRIEF The project is a alternative mental health rehabilitation program aimed at vulnerable individuals seeking to gain a positive state of well-being and mental clarity. The project consists of a working agricultural land with a series of therapy gardens which flow into the building, with a clear focus on food production within the internal spaces. The main aim of the project was to utilise the agricultural land of the Masterplan into a rehabilitation and horticultural research facility that is self contained and private from the public. The facility aims to be completely self-sustained by the working farming fields with the patients of the facility being the working gears of the land and food production as part of their healing process. The healing process which the project offers is a non clinical closed process which consists of growing food and cultivating crops, cooking and preparing food, eating and socially interacting with others. The program aims to slowly introduce vulnerable people back into society by improving their mental well-being and promoting positive social interaction. The design connects internal spaces with the exterior growing spaces using views and semi partially open spaces to dissolve the building into the landscape. A clear focus on natural materiality and transparency is explored to draw nature into the internal space. The building is intended to be a gateway to the working farm connecting the landscape to the public waterfront of the masterplan. The architectural style is inspired by the traditional vernacular of farmhouse buildings in Ghent featuring traditional and simple construction methods. Exploring natural materials and natural environmental strategies to create a healthy environment.
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CONCEPT
The initial concept of the scheme was based around the positive effect horticulture has on the human mind. The theory which this schemes explores is the positive impact cultivating crops and being submerged within nature has on a mental illness. The project implements a healing process based of this theory. The healing process begins with the person being put into the surroundings of nature and exposing the individual to the benefits nature has on mental health. Learning about horticulture and working within the environment of natural food production enables a individual to simplify their mental problems taking away the complicated stresses of modern society. The healing process then encourages the individuals to interact with other people and gain confidence and social skills which then lead to finishing the program and being reintroduced back into society.
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1 Bed Duplex 2 Bed Duplex 3 Bed Duplex
Food Storage Farming Field Greenhouse
Walled Boundary
Restaurant 360
Residential Units
External Walkways
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Urban Green Spaces
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1 Bed
Public
Growing Spaces
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1 Bed
Semi Public
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SITE Located in Ghent, the site is on the edge of the terneuzen canal. The site is defined by two canal edges which are main axis’s in the masterplan scheme.
Pedestrian Routes
Key Nodes
Service Routes
Main Routes
Tram Line
Green Spaces
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1. SOUTH GARDENS 2. AGRICULTURAL LAND/ FARMING FIELDS 3. GRAVELLED LANDSCAPING OF SENSORY GARDEN 4. WILD-FLOWER GARDEN 5. OUTDOOR ARTS SPACE 6. NORTH GARDENS 7. OUTDOOR TERRACE AND SEATING FOR RESTAURANT 8. RESTAURANT 9. GREENHOUSE 10. PRIVATE DWELLING TERRACE 11. SHELTERED WALKWAYS 12. BRICK WALL AROUND SITE BOUNDARY 13. PARKING SPACES 14. HIGH PLANTING BEDS 15. SERVICE AND DELIVERY AREA 16. CONCRETE STEPS AND SEATING AS ROAD BOUNDARY 17. SLATE PAVING 18. EXPOSED WIDE CONCRETE STEPS 19. GREEN BUFFER HIGH PLANTING BEDS 20. BLOCK PAVED PROMENADE 21. PROMENADE SEATING 22. TARMACKED SERVICE ROAD 23. GRAVELLED LANDSCAPING 24. PEDESTRIAN STREET
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GROUND FLOOR 1. PUBLIC BAR 2. RESTAURANT SEATING AREA 3. RESTAURANT KITCHEN 4. RESTAURANT TOILETS 5. PROTECTED FIRE STAIRS 6. OUTDOOR SEATING 7. RECEPTION 8. SEATING AREA 9. STORAGE 10. STAFF OFFICE SPACE 11. TOILET 12. PLANT ROOM 13. CHANGING ROOMS 14. LIFTS AND PROTECTED ESCAPE STAIRS 15. SHARED KITCHEN AND LIVING SPACE 16. INDIVIDUAL THERAPY ROOMS 17. GROUP THERAPY OPEN SPACES 18. COOKING WORKSHOP AND KITCHEN SPACE 19. OUTDOOR SHELTERED WALKWAY 20. SMALL PLANT GROWING BEDS 21. POTTING AREA STORAGE 22. DECKED POTTING LARGE POTTING AREA 23. COMMUNAL BREAKOUT SPACE 24. FINE ART STUDIOS 25. POTTERY STUDIO 26. GALLERY AND EXHIBITION SPACE
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Greenhouse Interior Potting Area
Restaurant Interior Seating Area
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FIRST FLOOR ATRIUM 1. BREAKOUT SPACE 2. SHARED LIVING SPACE 3. OUTDOOR WALK WAY 4. OUTDOOR MEDIATION SPACE 5. GREEN HOUSE WALKWAY AND GANTRY 5. 2 X FIRE ESCAPE PROTECTION STAIRWELLS 6. 3 X LIFTS DWELLING TYPOLOGIES SOUTH WING 3 X1 BED DUPLEX WITH OUTDOOR ROOF TERRACE & WINTER GARDEN 3X 1 BED DUPLEX WITH WINTER GARDEN 3X 1 BED APARTMENT DWELLING TYPOLOGIES NORTH WING 3 X 1 BED APARTMENT 3 X 2 BED DUPLEX WITH OUTDOOR ROOF TERRACE 4 X 1 BED DUPLEX WITH OUTDOOR ROOF TERRACE
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North Exterior Garden view
First Floor Living Area
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SECOND FLOOR DWELLING TYPOLOGIES SOUTH WING 3 X1 BED DUPLEX WITH OUTDOOR ROOF TERRACE & WINTER GARDEN 3X 1 BED DUPLEX WITH WINTER GARDEN DWELLING TYPOLOGIES NORTH WING 3 X 2 BED DUPLEX WITH OUTDOOR ROOF TERRACE 4 X 1 BED DUPLEX WITH OUTDOOR ROOF TERRACE DOTTED - ROOF OVER HANG
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Interior Living Space
Exterior Rooftop Terrace
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Cross Section
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SOUTH WING 1. 1 BED DUPLEX BEDROOM AND OUTDOOR ROOF TERRACE 2. 1 BED DUPLEX KITCHEN DINNER & WC 3. 1 BED APARTMENT 4. SHARED LIVING SPACE 5. GREENHOUSE 6. SOLAR SHADING DEVICES 7. GLULAM ROOF BEAMS 8. OPENABLE ROOF VENTS NORTH WING 9. SOLAR SHADING WOODEN LOUVERS 10. GLASS WALKWAY BALUSTRADE 11. EXTERNAL COMMUNAL WALKWAY 12. TIMBER CANOPY 13. OUTDOOR MEDIATION TERRACE 14. 1 BED APARTMENT 15. 2 BED DUPLEX FIRST FLOOR 16. DUPLEX SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM & ROOF TERRACE 17. 1 BED DUPLEX FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN DINNER & WC 18. DUPLEX SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM & ROOF TERRACE COURTYARD 19. SENSORY GARDEN 20. WILDFLOWER DISPLAY 21. SHELTERED WALKWAYS 22. SEATING AREA
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Communal Kitchen View of communal kitchen area, these areas are designed to breakup the circulation of the scheme and create opportunities for social gathering and social activity.
Court Yard View of court yard, large planting beds and trellis planting are used to surround seating areas to create a comfortable abundance for out door therapy.
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Exterior front facade View showing the front facade and waterfront. The grounds of the scheme are separated from the public with a arched garden wall creating a gateway into the development.
Water Front View of the canal edge, seating and high planting is used to create a promote social gathering along the waterfront.
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Environmental Design
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Ventilation Natural ventilation will be used in the majority of the building, the ground floor will be cross ventilated with the first and second floor being mainly single aspect ventilated. The Greenhouse will use curtain ventilation, There is a series of large openings and vents along the south wall of the greenhouse which will draw cool air into the space. Large vent openings on the ridge of the pitch will create a vacuum and draw hot air out of the building as the heat rises.
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Heating And Energy The building will largely be heated naturally within summer months, two layers of foam insulation is used within the exterior walls to retain thermal heat. Plant rooms have been placed in the centre of the ground floor to supply heat and water to the above accommodation. Photovoltaic panels will be used on the south greenhouse roof to transfer heat to a water container with added heat from a heat pump, a boiler will then be used to heat the water up further to the desired hot water temperature for the accommodation and locker rooms.
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BOOTLE LIBRARY LIVE PROJECT
PROJECT PROGRAMME & AMBITIONS • Create a welcoming joint entrance for the library and Marie Clarke centre • Joint staff room • Community cafe • 5 or 6 contact rooms • Community room with controlled access • Office space for family well being staff • Outdoor safe area for children to play • Storage and domestic facilities to create “Home Situation” • Second private entrance
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BRIEF The live project was working with connection to Sefton Council regarding their Library in Bootle on Stanley road, Merseyside northwest. The library being part of Sefton Councils library services is one of six libraries across Merseyside and is one of three standalone libraries in Sefton council’s system. The Library was built in 1979 and is positioned just off the main high street in Bootle not far from the strand shopping centre which is considered the main shopping district in the area. As there are ongoing finical cuts in the public sector, Sefton Council runs an ‘invest to save’ programme which looks to make savings to budgets by rationalising facilities and services. As Bootle library is already acting as a community hub in Bootle to cut public spending the council would like to combine the family wellbeing service for the area with the library by relocating two centres, Marie Clarke and Cambridge centre to the site. The group was tasked at looking at a feasibility study for a new building design for the library which would be an addition to the existing library. With a budget of £1 million the new design will relocate the two well being centres to the Bootle library site creating a community hub and seeking to work as one body within the site. The new design will give opportunities for innovative ways of service delivery, reduce operational costs and produce a capital receipt from the sale/redevelopment of land. Family Well-being Centres provide joined up support for children and young people aged 0-19 years to make family life that little bit easier. Parents and carers receive extra help, advice and guidance to help them build confidence and resilience to deal with things that family life throws at them. The project will involve visiting the existing facilities to be replaced, developing a full programme, scheme, cost advice and planning permission considerations, to provide a comprehensive feasibility study for the client.
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PROPOSED DESIGN
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THE ROOT OF REINVENTION LOCATION : GHENT URBAN DESIGN
PROJECT PROGRAMME & AMBITIONS • Reconnect the city with its industrial heritage • Create a sustainable industry • Create a hub for Flemish Institute for Technological Research • Create public amenities • Develop areas for more social housing • Promote well-being and cycling through a green spine • Reinvent the docklands
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BRIEF The masterplan aims to re-imagine and reconnect Ghent with its industrial heritage, whilst providing a new, sustainable form of industry within the region. The historic port of Ghent has in recent years moved north away from the City Centre. This has subsequently made the smaller docklands, such as those at Handlesdok largely redundant, leading into the innercity canals. The modern use of Ghent’s port is largely focused around the distribution of coal, cars, fertilisers and petroleum products to larger European cities with no connection or benefit to the city of Ghent. Our masterplan will reinvent the industrial use of Ghent’s historical port as a sustainable system for the city. We propose the masterplan is to be the central hub for the Flemish Institute for Technological Research. The research organisation provides scientific and technological innovations that facilitate the transition to a more sustainable society, with a number of offices located throughout Flanders. The objectives of the Flemish Institute for Technological Research collaborate with those of Ghent City Council, particularly those relating to food strategies, and as such, the masterplan will have a more indepth focus on sustainable food production. This is a proposal for a forward-thinking and radical, urban masterplan; it will utilise the existing heritage of the area to create an eco-friendly expansion of Ghent’s city centre, including: public amenities, affordable social housing, dockside apartments and Research facilities - all underpinned by the response to a genuine issue within the region. The ‘root’ of reinvention will be achieved through re-purposing of Ghent’s disused docklands so that it can again benefit the city in which it previously used to serve.
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EXISTING SITUATION population development
Public Transport Tram Bus
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•The masterplan aims to relieve congestion within the site by re-routing the R40 ring road and creating a clear connection to the site and the waterfront. •Reconnecting the waterways of ghent by introducing a new canal which can be used for food distribution from the masterplan into the city centre. •Creating a green spine within the masterplan was a key urban design decision as the scheme intends to create more Public amenities and park land within ghent,
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The masterplan aims to relieve congestion within the site by re-routing the R40 ring road and creating a clear connection to the site and the waterfront.
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North Canal View
The creation of attractive and unique public realms was another key feature of the scheme. The aim was to create a range of varied squares which provide a home for the communal activities whilst also forming views to key elements within the site.
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Waterfront View Interactions with the canal are an important aspect of the proposed scheme. The proposal intends to create this interaction through a developed waterfront design. This is achieved with steps which can also be used as seating, placing vegetation and planting along the canal, and enabling sports activities to occur in the water.
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Civic Square The scheme forms one central square in the heart of the Site. This area is to be surrounded by larger civic and public Buildings. It has been devised to respond to the needs of Pedestrians whilst still accommodating public transport options. One of the key moves of this central square was the creation of a large space which is to utilise both soft and hard landscaping. This will be further developed with improvements to the street scene through new seating, improved lighting and cobbled paving. 46
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ADAPTABLE LIVING REVISING SOCIAL HOUSING LOCATION : LIVERPOOL
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BRIEF The brief for the project was revising social housing in Liverpool. The typical terrace house offers little social engagement with neighbours and nature. My intent was to redesign the terrace house typology within the same dimensions to create a more naturally lit environment. The chosen site was a empty plot of land between park road and Devon street, Liverpool, which historically had a back to back terrace typology. Within the site analysis I discovered that the demographics of princess park showed that 18% of the population were children. Although over half the houses in the area held single people. This suggested that there is a large portion of the houses which hold large families. My initial design idea was to create a adaptable house, which could serve different functions as a family grew and aged over time. The concept was the lower ground floor would contain the bed rooms for the children while the ground floor would serve as the communal living space and then the 1st floor being the master-bed room. As the child grew up the lower ground can have external access operating as private dwelling with the living space still in the middle as the core of house. To maximise natural light and comfortability split level floors are used with increased ceiling heights in the living space and lower ceiling heights in the kitchen area and bedroom. This gives the terrace typology a more comfortable and open feel.
Park road side address the need for accommodation for young professionals, as this side of the site is close to the main road the ground floor level isn’t sustainable for ground-floor apartments. A work to live typology was applied to compact this as the apartment block would be aimed at young professionals such as barbers or artists who could set up there shop or office space straight just off the main road, working as a two bed duplex. 50
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SITE Park Road Toxteth Demographics Princess Park 72.5% - Working Age 18.1% - Children 9.4% 65 + over 1% 85 + over Average house size 1.9 people 56.2% of Household only contain 1 person 10% households are pensioners 8.6% single pensioners 2.7% Students 51.2% of population is a minority Co-housing 8.8% Households overcrowded 22.5%
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Living Area Typology 1 Living Area, perforated break was used to maximise daylight within living spaces.
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Hall and Stairs Typology 1 hallway, to maximise daylight within the terrace typology open plan spaces were designed, the stairs were designed with open spindles to allow for more daylight to pass through the space.
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Living Room View of typology 1 living room and hallway, highlighting the large ceiling heights and open plan spaces.
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INTERIOR STUDY FLOORING LIVING ROOM English Oak Character grade solid wood floorboards, the character grade offers a natural look to the wood adding a warm feel to the living space Board dimensions :150mm face width x 20mm thickness x L 1.2m FLOORING KITCHEN & TERRACE Black slate honed tile, natural stone to create a seamless transition from the outdoor terrace and indoor space. Tile dimensions: 60cm x 30cm x 1.2cm WALLS Grey glazed porcelain/ gloss finish - kitchen area Vanilla white paint on plaster- living area & kitchen area Soft peach beige paint with matt finish on plaster - Hall & living room Exposed imperial handmade brick, colour London yellow stock - living room & kitchen CEILING White matt emulsion finish on plaster - throughout Staircase Beige carpet steps Slate grey metal frame Mahogany wood handrail Fixtures Mahogany worktop White gloss finish MDF kitchen cabinets Lighting Hanging pendant lights above kitchen top Spotlights under cabinet kitchen area Arched wall lights living area
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STRUCTURAL DETAIL AND FACADE Laying of Facade 1. 50mm Aluminium railings 2. Timber lovers 3. Steel frame 4. White render 5. 2 layers of Perforated brick with 50mm glazing in-between
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Floor Build up 14. 20mm English oak wood flooring finish 15. . 60 mm floor Screed 16. 50mm Insulation 17. 150mm concrete floor slab 18. 50x50 Timber battens fixed to concrete slab. 19. 2no layers of 12.5mm wall board 20. Matt paint finish
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ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN KEY STRATEGIES
RAINWATER HARVESTING
The vision for the project was to create a social housing scheme which would give a new aspect of community park road. The core of the master-plan is the green spine which generates social activities, while having a barrier of privacy to the generous garden space of the social housing. The environment intent was achieved with the following main principles.
Total Roof Area = 1,137m² Annual rainfall 900mm average Run-off coefficient 0.75 Filter Coefficient 0.90 Rain water harvested = 1137 x 900 x0.75 x 0.90 = 690, 725 litres Storage tank = rain water harvested x 0.05 690,725 x 0.05 = 34,536 Based on these calculations a storage tank of 35000 litres would be needed
Maximise natural daylight into spaces by building orientation ,and window height. High ceilings and allow for window heights of 2.8 metres. Passive ventilation for all residents through cross ventilation dual aspect rooms. Grey water re-usage and water saving sanitary fixtures. Every resident has a terrace or access to private outdoor space to maximise outdoor living areas.
COMMUNITY GREEN SPACE RECESSED LOWER GROUND
CROSS VENTILATION
RAINWATER HARVESTING
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DEFINING SQUARES INDIVIDUAL MASTERPLAN LOCATION : ELLESMERE PORT
PROJECT PROGRAMME & AMBITIONS • Define the route from the train station into the new development • Create a connection from the train station to the adjacent existing housing developments • Defined a soft landscaping public square • Create areas for leisure and recreational • Create a market area and define the axis of the canal
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BRIEF Our scheme for the growth of a new residential development promoting sustainable transport highlighted the under-use of the historical train station. Although we used the listed train station as a restraint to our design, the scheme highlighted the importance of the station and the location. For my individual design I focused on the square which defines the station and the access to the station from outside of the new development. I aimed to create better access from station road and for the existing residents of the new housing development on the other side of the train track. By defining the square I aimed to create a soft landscaping area for leisure and the development of potential cafĂŠs and restaurants to occupy the ground floor of the surrounding buildings. This was the intention of creating a attractive and relaxing enclosure for residents or travellers waiting to catch the next train.
MASTERPLAN COMPONENTS High-rise Apartments
Retail Units
Market
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MASTERPLAN TRAIN STATION
MARKET SPACE
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PAVILION
Open access up to the trainstation so that it is a stronger node and visible from outside the masterplan.
Centre of the Masterplan and a strong adding a destination to the strong desire line down the canal.
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Outdoor eating areas over looking the park and market
Luxury residential apartments with a public access ground floor
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AXIS AND VIEW POINTS
CIRCULATION
DEFINING EDGES
DESIRE LINES
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RESIDENTIAL RETAIL CAFE
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MAIN ACCESS ROUTES
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THE BLUE ROUTE URBAN DESIGN LOCATION : ELLESMERE PORT
PROJECT PROGRAMME & AMBITIONS • Create a social hub • Connect Cheshire oaks to Ellesmere port with a green spine • Create a sporting district for Ellesmere port • Connect the Docks to the Cheshire Oaks • Promoting a walkway community • Creating a commercial district for waterfront restaurant and bars
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BRIEF Scenario The Masterplan was a group project in which we were tasked with a site in Ellesmere port which had been neglected and turned into a waste ground. As a team we set the challenge to change the face of Ellesmere Port, by making a connection from Cheshire Oaks towards the docks. Researching the demographics of the site it was apparent that Ellesmere port lacked green space for public engagement while the biggest employer of the town was retail outlet Cheshire Oaks. At the present moment, the area is separated by the M53, which we plan to use to our advantage. As a team we designed a green route from Cheshire oaks and incorporated it into a new housing development. We achieved this by using tunnels and bridges and also redeveloping the current canal, we aim to bring people down to and from Cheshire Oaks along a green route following the water. At the main ‘Hub’ of the site, we plan to make this into a place which people will be drawn too, and a new centre for the town with everything residents could want.
MASTERPLAN COMPONENTS Business District
Retail Units
Leisure Centre
Velodrome
Harbour
Train-station
High-rise Apartments
Cycle path
Market Square
Green Spine
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SITE ANALYSIS Ellesmere port as well as being a service sector economy has also retained large industrial industries. These industries include manufacturing ,oil refinery and chemical works. A large portion of employment comes from the retail sector with “Cheshire Oaks Design Outlet� being the largest outlet centre in the united kingdom. The manufacturing industry is another large local employer with Vauxhall Motors plant employing over 2000 employees. The standlow oil refinery employees around 900 employees and is the second largest refinery in the UK. The jobs at the oil refinery are mainly higher skilled jobs and don’t contribute to the local employment compared to the retail sector.
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Land Value
CONCEPT The primary Analysis of the site helped inform the design concept of connecting the site to the rest of Ellesmere port.
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The accessible of the station was a main starting point in our masterplan because of this we retained the building and established it as a key node in the development.
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The main elements of the site which were to be key elements in our design was the historical train station which is currently a listed building. Although a key element of the site the station now sits on the wrong side of the track due to economic development over the years the Town centre is south of the train station making the station not as easily accessible to the residents.
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Sports Facilities Sports Facilities Harbour Harbour Business Business Mixed (Residential + Retail)Mixed (Residential + Retail) Commercial Commercial Residential Residential
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MASTERPLAN Canal System A new canal system is integrated into the site Velodrome A cycling centre is at the east of the site encouraging people to cycle the blue route Luxury Apartments Along the canal is a strip of luxury apartments aimed at young professionals Cycle path A continuation of Cheshire oaks is a cycle path encouraging residents of to cycle to work Sports centre A public sports centre will be the key feature of the masterplan encouraging a active neighbourhood Green-spine A public park between Cheshire oaks and the new development
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1. Train Station 2. High Rise Apartments 3. Retail Units 4. Leisure District 5. Business District 6. Sports Centre 7. Velodrome 8. Cycle Route 9. Harbour 2020 Portfolio Liam Bowers
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Bridge Route View of one of the bridge passing over the canal, this view shows the route from the sports zone to the main island.
Image 3 : View of one of the bridges passing over the canal, this one is showing the route from the sports zone to the main island.
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Water Front Dock side Seating areas this area is on the main canal which would be areas for restaurants and bars to have outdoor seating, creating a pleasant waterfront view for outdoor dinning.
Image 5 : One of the dockside seating areas, this creates a pleasant place to grab a drink and some food.
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Board Walk View looking down the main canal board walk this will create the main social hub of the development.
Image 1 : View Looking down the bar board walk, This will create the main social hub of the development.
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Apartment Waterfront View from the waterfront of the high-rise apartments, this view shows the public amenities and interaction with the water.
Image 2 : On the apartment side of the canal looking over at the bars and down the whole canal.
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Raised Garden View from the raised garden area leading down to the waterfront.
Image 7 : View of the stairs leading down from the raised level garden space, down towards the canal and bar area.
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Park Land View inside one of the parks within the development, the green space of the scheme is designed to encourage social gathering.
Image 4 : Showing one view from inside one of the many different parks around the development.
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The Procurement of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King SPECIALIST STUDY LOCATION : LIVERPOOL
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PROJECT PROGRAMME & AMBITIONS • Research into the procurement of the metropolitan cathedral • Define the key factors in the abandonment of the original designs • Research the effects religious rivalry had on the procurement
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The Procurement of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King It is odd to think that Liverpool waited until the 20th century until it had a worthy cathedral and now in the 21st century after numerous failed attempts it has two cathedrals of very different character. How is it that the Liverpool archdiocese has a ‘time changing’ modern cathedral today but first commissioned the building of the cathedral in the 19th century. Is it coincidence that both Liverpool’s cathedrals are architecturally strikingly different, although was built and completed within the same era. Why is it that the finished design of the metropolitan cathedral is made up of two completely different architectural styles, was Sir Edwin Lutyens ‘lost dream’ abandoned because it was a financial calamity or was there other factors. This dissertation aims to find the answers to these questions and determine the influencing factors in the procurement of the Metropolitan cathedral of Christ the king. Throughout the specialist study the cathedrals of Liverpool are closely examined and focused upon. The Anglican Cathedral which was commissioned in 1903 and designed by the architect Giles Gilbert Scott. And the metropolitan cathedral which was commissioned in 1933 and designed by the architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Frederick Gibberd. Both cathedrals are located within the same area of Liverpool and are connected by Hope Street, sitting at opposite ends of the historically important route of the city. As the cathedrals are closely connected by location it is interesting to study the imposing influences for the location of both cathedrals and the impact they have on one another and the skyline of the city. As both cathedrals were originally commissioned around a similar time of each other the completed design and style of architecture of both cathedrals is very conflicting, making it interesting to compare. The study looks closely at the history of the cathedrals as one similarity the cathedrals share is they both had multiply design proposals that were not built. within this specialist study these alternative designs are examined and the influencing factors which impacted the development of the cathedrals and the final built design. A case study on each cathedral is carried out examining the building process and highlighting the qualities and characteristics of the final designs. The study investigates the construction techniques and materials used within the building process and how these methods contrast for both cathedrals. Both Designs are critically analysed and compared to other cathedrals of the same style with a similar status. The Anglican Cathedral is designed within the Gothic revival architecture style and can be compared to other Gothic Revival cathedrals of the 19th and 20th century. The Metropolitan cathedral was originally designed within a neoclassical style by Lutyens and but was later adapted into a modern concrete design my Gibberd.
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Anglican Cathedral View of Soaring Arches within the main area of the Anglican Cathedral.
Metropolitan Cathedral View of Circular Nave Seating
Metropolitan Cathedral Bless sacrament chapel view of main chapel
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Hide & Seek CDP LOCATION : LIVERPOOL
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PROJECT PROGRAMME & AMBITIONS • Create a school which provides a comfortable environment for individuals with learning difficulties • Combing two opposing environments Sensory Seekers & Sensory Avoiders. • Providing safe zones and breakout zones • Introducing a public flow through the spaces • Providing two opposing sensory gardens
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BRIEF The school was intended to be a learning centre for individuals who struggle to learn new skills in environments which are not suited for their needs. The school was designed for people who struggle with autism and find it difficult feeling comfortable and being able to focus in their environments. My initial ambition was to create spaces which are flexible and are catered to the individual needs of every pupil, giving the students a sense of belonging within a space. After researching the effects of Autism my concept would consist of two opposite spaces this being for the sensory avoiders and the sensory seekers. Spaces are grouped into these two different zones, each zone having opposing sensory environments. I then went into more detail into each zone having areas called “Safe zones� were pupils could feel safe when the environment was too much for them or when they needed to Self-stimulate to feel comfortable again. In helping the students transfer their new skills to outside of the school premises a public flow was designed through the centre of the site. This path was separate to the school facilities through the use of voided spaces and split level floors. This design decision was one of the main pillars of the seeker and avoider learning process enabling students to slowly integrate their new skills into the outside environment. COMPONENTS 23 Classrooms
Reception
Reading pod
Lower ground courtyard
Library
Rooftop Garden
Atrium
Study rooms
Canteen
ICT Pods
Office space
Indoor Rock-climbing
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LONG SECTION
ANGLED CROSS SECTION
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CROSS SECTION
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FIRST FLOOR Seeker Classrooms Creative zone Indoor Activity zone Wc ICT open learning zones Outdoor Sensory garden Staff offices
GROUND FLOOR Main Entrance & Atrium Reception Seeker Classrooms Study rooms Staff Offices Reading pods Avoider Classrooms Open Study spaces Separate quiet entrance Break space Wc
GROUND FLOOR Library Breakout space Avoider Classrooms Lifts Wc Study rooms Food Court Staff Offices Court Yard
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