LUCIE KRULICHOVA M. A R C H (PART 2) ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO SUMMARY ALL OWN WORK UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE
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CONTENTS
UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROJECTS 01
CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND AGROFORESTRY
JANUARY 2020 - JUNE 2020 - DISTINCTION FOR PORTFOLIO UCL, BARTLETT INDIVIDUAL PROJECT 02
REMOTE TREKKING PAVILLION
NOVEMBER 2019 - DECEMBER 2019 - DISTINCTION FOR PORTFOLIO UCL, BARTLETT INDIVIDUAL PROJECT 03
E-JEWLLERY: AN E-WASTE UPCYCLING HUB
JANUARY 2019 - MAY 2019 - DISTINCTION FOR PORTFOLIO UCL, BARTLETT INDIVIDUAL PROJECT 04
DESERT FLOWER
SEPTEMBER 2018 - DECEMBER 2019 - DISTINCTION FOR PORTFOLIO UCL, BARTLETT INDIVIDUAL PROJECT 05
THE URBAN AGORA OF COLLABORATIVE ARTS
JANUARY 2016 - MAY 2016 - DISTINCTION FOR PORTFOLIO OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY INDIVIDUAL PROJECT 06
THE COMFO-SOFT POCKET
NOVEMBER 2015 - DECEMBER 2015 - DISTINCTION FOR PORTFOLIO OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY INDIVIDUAL PROJECT 07
THE BIOPHILIC LOW-LINE LIBRARY
JANUARY 2015 - MAY 2015 - HIGH DISTINCTION FOR PORTFOLIO OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY NOMINATION FOR LESLIE JONES MEMORIAL PRIZE INDIVIDUAL PROJECT 08
THE LIANA READING POD
NOVEMBER 2014 - DECEMBER 2014 - HIGH DISTINCTION FOR PORTFOLIO OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
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CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RE COLOMBIA
January - June 2020 - UCL, Bartlett Supervisor : Ricardo Carvalho de Ostos <r.ostos@ucl.ac.uk> and Isaie bloch <i.bloch@ucl.ac.u Individual Project
This project is an experimental centre where the issues of water, plant and forest conservatio
knowledge and scientif ic knowledge, this project will actively try to mitigate biodiversity loss
interpretation centre will use monumentalised fog catchers to collect a substantial amount o
the local biodiversity. Furthermore, the building will promote sustainable agroforestry practi
the conservation of colombian endemic plants. Water and vegetation will manifest themselv
combining the aesthetic, the scientif ic, the ecological and the spiritual paradigm of water an
yet at the same time, instills a contemporary approach thanks to its sculpted form. Taking cu
indigenous houses the builduing offers visitors a humble yet signif icant starting point to the
ESEARCH AND AGROFORESTRY
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on, are discussed. Through collaboration, action and discussion between indigenous
s, deforestation and promote sustainable water exploitation. This cultural, research and
of water for tree reforestation. The trees will be specif ically selected to contribute to
ices. Other programmatic function such as a herbarium and a seed bank will enable
ves within the architecture and landscape to create spaces of delight and wonder, thus
nd nature. The center is rooted in the heritage and harmony of the existing landscape,
ues f rom the traditional architecture of the area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; specif ically the dome shaped
eir hiking adventures.
ZONES
CIRCULATION LINKS
The large site is divided into multiple zones to match the scale of the surrounding builduings
The zone are divided to create links betw pathways
EDGES
TRESHOLD
The builduing edges are shaped to create niches - These sub-spaces are small and intimate in character.
A staircase treshold creates a sheltered o integrating thresholds between one plac project into the spaces they connect. As t proportioned to enable stopping, sitting
FOCI
CONTEXTUALITY
In each building the fog collector occupies a central position within the roofscape in order to make it the focal point and become a jewel of the project.
The pitched timber roofs and curvilinear local indigenous vernacular houses,temp exploded diagram)
ween the existing
open public space. Staircases form ce and another, particularly if they threshold space the plaza is generously and resting.
geomentry are a reference to the ples and domes. (see the kogi house
Research center
Agroforestry center
Visitor center
PROGRAMME PLACEMENT The visitor center is located closer to the main road The agroforestry and research builduings are located closer to the forest pathways The tree nursuries are located on the edges of the site to create a gradient transition between the built project and the surrouding forest.
GREEN AVENUE A green avenue binds the 3 builduings together
SOLID VS POROUS
SOLID
POROUS
A contrast between the solid roof and the porous fog collector aims to spark an interest to explore further the inside.
EXISTING FOREST RESERVE STATION WITH AN AREA CONSIDERED STRATEGIC FOR CONSERVATION OF FAUNA AND FLORA
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE LIVE IN TOWN AND AROUND THE TOWN
IT IS A GATEWAY TO THE LOST CITY
ITS CONSTATNLY FOGGY 8 MONTHS A YEAR WITH LOW CLOUNDS
IT IS A HINKING PARADISE AND A POPULAR TOURIST DESTINATION
MINCA HAS ONE OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF BIODIVERSITY AND WILDLIFE ENDEMISM IN THE WORLD
Restaurant
Pathway leading to forest reserve
Farm house builduing
Prevailing
Secondary access path
Main access road to site
Pathway leading to the Ri
Rio Elemento Hostel
Road leading to the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s city center
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Yoga Cent
Pathway leading to forest reserve
Trail towards coďŹ&#x20AC;ee farm
Wind
Pathway leading to the Jungle Trail Jungle Trail
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10 m
20 m
30 m
40 m
HIKERS, BACKPACKER AND LOST CITY VISITORS The town is located on a strategic trail route to the lost city., the archaeological site of an ancient city. Therfore tourists and backpackers would be frequesnt visitors.
Alexander von Humboldt Biological Resources Research Institute The group calls for more extensive and continuous monitoring of the climate, water levels, species distribution, and more. Several institutions and organizations are already collecting this type of data independently. Ruiz-Carrascal and his colleagues are launching a network called PEACE, the Plataforma de Estudios y Análisis sobre Colombia y sus Ecosistemas (Platform for Studies and Analysis of Colombia and its Ecosystems). VOLUNTEERS Interested in the restoration of local forests.
The Bachaqueros Biological Station Foundation The Bachaqueros Biological Station Foundation FEBB - is a Colombian non-governmental organization (NGO) of national non-profit action. During its 25 years of continuous operation, its main mission has focused on the formulation, management and implementation of projects related to the restoration of tropical ecosystems, biodiversity research and implementation of agro-forestry systems and in the social field, training, environmental education, support and technical assistance to local communities for the development of concrete actions for the protection, recovery and sustainable management of ecosystems and water resources.
FARMERS The foundation offers personalized or group training services for groups of people interested in strengthening their knowledge for the ecological management of their farms or farms.
SCIENTISTS AND DEEP ECOLOGISTS Come to research the local plants and wildlife.
RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS Biologist from the National University of Colombia with particular interest to promote ecological conservation and restoration through environmental education.
STUDENTS Interested in learing more about forest restoration and plant conservation. Students in agroforestry.
FOREST RESEARCHERS the Conservation Team (ACT) has announced a new pilot to help the Kogi map their lands using an open-source mobile software called Open Data
INDIGENOUS FARMERS AND NATURE ACTIVISTS
Private
RESEARCH ZONE
Herbarium
Forest mapping studio
Research desks
Fog collector 100m
Lecture space
Tree seedling planters
Lobby
Fog collector 100m
Training field for forest restora�on
Toilet Mee�ng space
Semi-public planters with plants
Tree seedling planters
planters with plants
Educa�on Informa�on Point
Fog collector 100m
Workshop space
Water courtyard
EDUCATION ZONE
Container with seeds for plan�ng
Public toilet
Lookout and observa�on deck
Seed bank
Public
Hikers coffee space VISITORS/TOURISTS/ HIKERS ZONE
Toilet Trail informa�on desk
Sea�ng planters with plants
Fog collector 100m
planters with plants
Exhibi�on space
PROGRAM PROGRAM GROUP PROGRAM SUB-GROUP CONNECTIONS BETWEEN GROUPS CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SUB-GROUPS
Shading Cover
Shelter hut Pot filling space Compost SEEDLING BED OF 6M2
HOW MUCH SEEDLINGS WOULD BE SUITABLE TO PRODUCE AND HOW MUCH SPACE DO THEY REQUIRE?
Potbeds Seedbeds Reserve beds
SPACE REQUIREMENT CALCULATIONS The prototype layout shown opposite is for a medium-sized nursery with an annual capacity of about 100,000 containerised plants using pots of 8 cm diameter when filled. (If pots of, say, 4.5 cm diameter filled are used, 250,000 seedlings can be accommodated.) This layout can be scaled up or down according to the specific requirements. Each bed is 6M2 big and in this set up there are 60 beds this means : 6 x 60 = 360 M2 CONCLUSION A production of a 100,000 containarised plants wil require 360 square meters of space for the seedlings.
PLANT AND TREE RESEARCH NURSURY Colombian plants and trees are known to have health benef its and are rare. In this research nursery scientist grow and test unknown and new species for pharmaceutical and preservation purpuses.
RESEARCH CENTER 1. HALL
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2. PLANT RESEARCH STUDIO 3. MEETING ROOM 4. MEETING ROOM 5. WC
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6. FOREST RESEARCH AND MAPPING STUDIO
3
7. HALL
4
8. STUDY SPACE 9. STUDY SPACE
5
10. STORAGE
6
11. WC 12. WC 13. CO-WORKING SPACE MEZZANINE
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14. TERRACE 15. PLANT AND TREE NURSURY FOR
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RESEARCH 16. FOG COLLECTING CANOPY VISITOR CENTER
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31 46
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17. CAFE
45 18. STORAGE
Entrance
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36 37
19. WC
21. HIKERS LOUNGE AND
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STORYTELLING SPACE 22. TICKET AND TRAIL INFORMATION DESK 23. EXHIBITION 24. STAIR TO EXHIBITION SPACE 25. CISTERN 26. COFEE SEATING 27. OUTDOOR SEATING TERRACE
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22
Entrance
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20. TECHNICAL ROOM
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40 Entrance
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AGROFORESTRY CENTER 28. INFO POINT DESK 29. SEED MARKET
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30. SEED SORTING AND STORING WORKSHOP 31. SEED ARCHIVE
Entrance
32. WC
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33. AUDITORIUM EXIT
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34. AUDITORIUM
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12 10
36. ENTRANCE HALL
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9
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37. INSTRUCTION LOBBY 38. SEEDLING WORKSHOP
Entrance
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14
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39. WC 40. MEETING ROOM 41. MEETING ROOM 42. VOLUNTEERS HUB
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43. TOOLS STORAGE Entrance
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44.CLASSROOM 45. AGROFORESTRY NURSURY 46. FOG COLLECTING CANOPY
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47. FOG COLLECTING RESTING SPACE
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17
48. LOOKOUT TOWER
25 49. PARKING
18 50. EXHIBITION POD
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51. WALKWAY
Indigenous people called the Kogis with mochilla bags that have weaved symbols into them
Indigenous traditional houses in northern Colombia
The Lost City archeological site
Palma Amarga thatched roof
Palma Amarga weaved roof
Timber roof structure
Local stone pedestal
Indigenous house traditional materiality
Vulture
Frog and water
Father of fire
The peaks of sierra nevada de santa marta
Rattlesnake
Hills and lagoons
ECRYPTED CULTURE Indigenous symbols are carved into the built fabric, in this cas the water cistern. The symbols carry different meanings related to the surrounding nature, landscape or local culture.
FRAILEJĂ&#x201C;N
Conical shape passage
The so-called frailejĂłn is an important plant for the ecosystem because the sticks to its skin and form water droplets, which fall to the ground when the grow sufficiently heavy. The accumulated water flows into the lakes and riv that act as reservoirs for water for most of the country.
Water absorption through trichome cluster
paramo wetland pond paramo aquifier
LEARNING FROM ECOSYSTEMS In wet ecosystems, plants absorb water by their foliage. For example, mosses and lichens take water up by porous surfaces. Moss works like a carpet that will slow down and retain water, therefore reducing soil erosion and helping to prevent water loss during dry periods. Plants such as bromeliads take water up by their super hydrophilic leaf surfaces. In the centre of the leaf rosette the bromeliad forms an aquarium, which can contain up to 20 litres of water. Several hundred species of aquatic organisms can be found in these habitats. Through the lens of Bruno Latour and Steve Woolgar, fog, dew, and rain-catching devices are perfect examples of how architecture can perform nature.
MOSS
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Moss works like a carpet that will slow down and retain water, therefore reducing soil erosion and helping to prevent water loss during dry periods.
BROMELIAD POOL The water held in the leaf rosette of a tank bromeliad forms a virtual aquarium, which may contain up to 20 litres (5 gallons) of water. Several hundred species of aquatic organisms can be found in these habitats, and some are found nowhere else except in bromeliad pools. Among the creatures found here are fungi, algae, protozoa, and small invertebrates such as insects, spiders, scorpions, mites, worms, and even crabs. Vertebrate inhabitants of bromeliad tanks include frogs, salamanders, and snakes.
The net captures fo
The fog passes through the net
Then gravity drips the water through the rain gauge 1. Rectangular shape LOCATION : ARID DESERT CLIMATE- PERU This is the simpliest way to collect fog and is only based on functional propreties, however it does not consider any experiential part of the process.
The centrifugal form is more efficient at channeling water than the rectangular shape
2. Aquair - Centrifugal shape LOCATION : TROPICAL CLIMATE - HONDURAS This shape draws in more fog and channels water into a funnel
Th to ca
The triagulated structure provides a framework for the net
3. Warka Water Tower - Conical shape LOCATION : WARM DESERT CLIMATE - EHTIOPIA The Warka Tower is first and foremost an architecture project. It is not be considered as the solution to all water problems in developing countries but rather as a tool that can provide clean water in selected areas,â&#x20AC;? says the firm.
The collector catches the water and is channled to the water tank
The gath
og particles FOG COLLECTOR OF 720 M2
SEEDLINGS OF 240 M2
5.0
5.4
Fall Down
3.6 M3 VOLUME CONTAINER FOR 3600 L OF WATER PRODUCED PER DAY
The fog collecting net has been specifically developed to accumulate water SCENARIO 1 - SIZE WITH 1 FOG COLECTORS
FOG COLLECTORS OF 360 M2
2 X 1.8 M3 VOLUME CONTAINER FOR 3600 L OF WATER PRODUCED PER DAY
SCENARIO 2 - SIZE WITH 2 FOG COLECTORS
he permeable mesh allows air pass through the material apturing water wich roll down
canopy provides shade creating a hering place for the community.
SEEDLINGS OF 240 M2
500 M2
360 M2
SEEDLINGS OF 180 M2
SEEDLINGS OF 180 M2 250 M2 250 M2 250 M2 250 M2 360 M2 360 M2
SCENARIO 3 - FINAL LAYOUT
The vers the
ARCHITECTURE AND ECOSYSTEMS
e landscape in this image is inspired by the paramo ecosystem. The carefully planned landscape is conceived as a condensed sion of the pรกramo wetland and allows people to gain a better understanding of how the frailejรณn cactus plant contributes to e water ecosystem. It is also aimed to educate people about the way the local environment and water interrelate.
Fog collector with cistern
Water ponds
Pools o
Natural Stepping stones
Pools of w sky and th Garden, Is ter resting reflects th dreams.
Water underground pipe
Water
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Exhibition Return pipes Supply water regulator Natural stepping stone
Cistern water pump Water pipes
of water
water are natural reflectors; their mirror surfaces reflect the he surroundings. In the land art project called Biotop Water shigami creates an oasis made of small, shallow pools of wag among a variety of trees. This carefully planned landscape he trees and, by doing so, creates a romantic repository of
streams, or “atarjeas”
g to Webb, the buildings of the Colombian architect Roemona refer to the use of water in Islamic architecture in n interpretation. For example, in the Quimbaya museum, d to indigenous culture Salemona invites water into the forbulary of his projects. Water streams, or “atarjeas” run across ior courtyards as well as the interior producing a constant whisper. The creation of subtle changes in the floor allows flow in through the centre of stairs. The narrative of water s through a series of courtyards and by doing so creates an tial value.
Water cistern Fog collector
51. Exhibition pod
Natural stepping stones Under ground water pipes Water ponds
52. Paramo walkway
THE WATER COURTYARD Water can encourage movement and exploration of the situation, inviting the observer to be a participant. This emphasis on the sequence and visual continuity is often exhibited Islamic architecture where water leads the eye throughout the length of a garden or a courtyard and highlights specific moments through fountains, pools, and basins.
CEDAR SHINGLES
RASCHEL MESH
PINE WOOD
LOCAL STONE
BLUE TILES
Metal flashing Glass roof system
Raschel fog collecting mesh Vertical clamp support profile Hanging support system fixed to the structure
Fixing brackets, imbedded in the wood Pressure treated wooden load bearing structure.
''L'' Shaped metal profile Linear support profile
Waterproof translucent fabric
Plywood boards coated with a water proofing paint Roofing membrane Wooden shingles Metal flashing Glass roof system
Fixing brackets, imbedded in the wood Pressure treated wooden load bearing structure. Internal glass wall
¿UN CAFÉ POR FAVOR? The project is located in the heart of Colombia’s coffee region. Visitors can come and experience the a variety of locally produced coffee.
CAFETERIA
EXHIBITION COLOMBIAN ENDEMIC PLANTS
AUDITORIUM MEZANNINE FOG COLLECTOR WITH CISTERN
SEED ARCHIVE
EXHIBITION FOG COLLECTOR WITH CISTERN
SEED MARKET
WATER COURTYARD
FOREST MAPPING STUDIO
PLANT RESEARCH ATRIUM WITH
FOG COLLECTOR
STUDIO
WITH CISTERN
SEATING AREA COMPUTER ROOM
EXHIBITION WATER COURTYARD FOG COLLECTOR WITH CISTERN
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REMOTE TREKKING PAVILLION COLOMBIA
September - December 2020 - UCL, Bartlett Supervisor : Ricardo Carvalho de Ostos <r.ostos@ucl.ac.uk> and Isaie bloch <i.bloch@ucl.ac Individual Project
Sheltering travellers in a vast, dynamic landscape defined by topographic contrast and ecological variation; ass
embedded in the environment so it appears as though it has emerged from the ground. As a shelter for noma
leads visitors around a fog and water collecting device placed at the center of the project to promote awarenes
need to translate innovation and to find new ways to create architecture that is in the service of the environme monumentalise this technique.
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sociated with cultural folklore, wonder and imagination this structure is a sculpture
ads and backpackers, the project is conceived as an open, framework where a pathway
ss about the preciousness of water. Furthermore, this project argues that today there is a
ent. The analysis of existing fog collectors revealed the untapped potential to celebrate and
INITIAL CONCEPT STREAMS IN LANDSCAPE EXPERIMENTS The massing can be seen changing using the circulation and the idea of one central space as the emphasised driver for the form. The idea is that the circulation takes inspiration from the flow of a river stream. It cuts through mass to create circulation the same way as a river cuts through a valleys
Rio de gaira river stream pattern
Fog and water collection incrporated within the roof deisgn.
A river like canyon gets cut into the landscape to proovide walkway for the occupants. Timber structural ribbs
UPPER LEVEL CONCEPT
Trail path Trail path
FEATURE
River viewpoint
The fog and rain collecting device is incorporated in the roof structure and is a central element of the design. The circulation of the pavilion leads the people walking on the trail around the feature in order to celebrate the preciousness of water.
LOWER LEVEL CONCEPT
Trail path
Trail path
RESTING SPACE In the central resting and seating space people are invited to interact and sit by the refreshing water pool.
WALL/ROOF TWIST The wall transforms into a roof through a gentle twisting and sweeping gesture.
A GATEWAY Created as natural extension to the pristine landscape, the duo-functional space will feature a roof that is covered by a gently sloping, curving wooden boardwalk that becomes the starting point for the world heritage trail and simultaneously, serve as a gathering point, a viewing platform, and an informal seating area.
STRUCTURAL EVOLUTION OF THE ROOF These project finds inspiration from nature—the final structure emphasises the idea of leaf venation. The building takes the form of a giant wooden truss, allowing the structure to float delicately above the landscape of the Rio Giara Valley. The framework is clad in wooden decking on the sides to provide access to the viewing platform on the pavilion’s roof.
THE SEED IS A CONTAINER IN ITSELF A large number of terms are used to describe seed shapes, many of which are largely self-explanatory such as Bean-shaped (reniform) – resembling a kidney.The idea of a seed facade was devlopped as part of a seed exhibition space.
“MEET ME BY THE FOG CATCHER” The fog and rainwater collector occupies a central position within the roofscape in order to make it the focal point and become a jewel of the project. The funnel partially reveals the water passing throug, thus creating an “aesthetic spectacle” from fog and water collection.
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E-JEWLLERY: AN E-WASTE UPCYCLIN GHANA JANUARY- MAY 2019 - DISTINCTION FOR PORTFOLIO SUPERVISOR : Ricardo Carvalho de Ostos <r.ostos@ucl.ac.uk> and Isaie bloch <i.bloch@uc INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
This project identifies a business opportunity to work with local artisans to create treasure from trash. The g
James town area and empower e-waste low wage informal sector workers as well as give a possibility to the com
modern and beautiful jewellery and metal crafts. This project proposes a jewellery innovation hub and mark
education and training, to apply fabrication know-how skills toward new opportunities for employment. The m that they can earn money from selling them as well as set up their own business.
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goal is to create a positive impact on the households in the
mmunity to showcase their skills across the world by creating
ket space to promote formalised entrepreneurship through
makers will upcycle e-waste to make value added products so
E- jewelry market space
Vertical relationship between market space and jewelry workshop
Typical market athmosphere, Ghana
position
Air Conditioner
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Common Brands: Bryant, Carrier, Danby, Hitachi, Kenmore, LG, Samsung, Voltas 4. STEEL COVERING
FAN
Hazardous Materials: PARTITION Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
BLOWER
CONDENSER COIL
ADJUSTABLE LOUVRES
Key components/parts: 3. GLASS WINDOW Capillary tube, compressor, compressor coil, 2. TURN PLATE evaporator coil, expansion device, fans, indoor 1. HANDLE and outdoor
EXPANSION VALVE
CONTROL PANEL BLOWER FRONT GRILLE
COMPRESSOR FILTER
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Scrap Value In Agbogbloshie
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7 Fan 8 Partition 9 Condenser Coil
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10Expansion Valve STEEL 11Compressor 12Filter
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Tools For Disassembly
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2. CASE
3. KEYBOARD
Hazardous materials: Beryllium (Be), lead (Pb), polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)
4. MOUSE
Key components/parts: Case, central processing monitor, motherboard, po access memory (RAM) 9. STAINLESS STEEL CASE
5. FAN 6. MAGNETRON 7. CAPACITOR
Key components/parts: Capacitor, transformer, magnetron, circuit board, and cavity. 10. TIMERfan DISPLAY
OTHER
9. CIRCUIT BOARD
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10. Timer Display
Types: ALUMINUM Desktop, Laptop, Notebo
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COPPER Weight composition (% 5% Al, 20% Cu, 18% glas plastic, 7% steel, [1]
COPPER
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materials: Aluminium (Al), copper (C iron (Fe), plastic
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Hazardous Materials: Beryllium oxide (BeO), ca chromium (Cr VI), lead (P
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Antimony (Sb) - Lung di A STEELCopper, aluminium, steel, gold and palladiumSTEEL STEEL ALUMINUM Hazardous Material ALU are found in computers. In the motherboard, diarrhoea, severe vomitin ALUMINUM Beryllium (Be) - Pneumonia, lung damage, A access memory the random (RAM), central Barium (Ba) PLASTICS COPPER increased cancer risk and DNA damage. COPPER B unit (CPU) and processing peripheral component blood pressure, stomach GLASS R Lead COPPER (Pb) - Anaemia, interconnects (PCIs) consists of some amountkidney and brain weakness, liver, kidney, h B infertilitymemory ( in men and women), cancer, of precious metals. Thedamage, random access paralysis. C headache behaviour disruption of children. (RAM) isCfor data storage and it is and a valuable Cadmium (Cd) - Psycho Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) Liver & D part because its connectors are gold plated (Au) liver & kidney damage. sp d from various parts of the microCopper, aluminium, steel, gold and palladium are found in immune damage, damage to the E coated with palladium (Pd). system The hard drive cancer, defects and headaches. and the anodesand in the magnetron. computers. In the motherboard, the random access memnervous system, andisinfertility. ory (RAM), central processing unit (CPU) and peripheral up of stainless steel andD the microcomposes of aluminium (Al). The heat sink STEEL component interconnects (PCIs) consists of some amount indow which keeps the waves in the E on central a covering processing unit (CPU)
of precious metals. The random access memory (RAM) Safety is for them from escaping, since they can Gear is F made of aluminium (Al) and its alloys. COPPER whichthe data storage and it is a valuable part because its connectors In some microwaves, turning F The disassembly process are gold plated (Au) and coated with palladium (Pd). The s, which offers various opportunities The case of a computerSafety is made Gear of steel and hard drive composes of aluminium (Al). The heat sink istoa various levels of poten lso a fan which blows out the hot air the power supply box with stainless steel. In the worker to covering on central processing unit (CPU) which is made of for protective gear t is made up of plastic. The market for The disassembly process exposes need ALU Agbogbloshie, the printed circuit board industry (Al) and its alloys. alwork industries and local commu- various levels of potential harm. aluminium Disassembling these practises. Safety ge uter covers are perforated andofused is worth tens thousands of dollars and is a microwave requires protective gear to e cooker grills. to protect e-waste worker controlled mostly by Nigerian Migrants A. Nervous System D. Urinary system GLASS reduce risks of electrocution, inhalation of toxic gases, safety boots, hand B. Respiratory E. Reproductive system chemicals such as beryllium oxide. Dependingsystem HazMat suits, which are f mMAKE D. Urinary system REMAKE Immune system F. Bone on scale and/or volume, hazmat C. suits, which footwear and masks, wor tem E. Reproductive system
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Tools For Disassembly
Step by Step Disassembly
The tools required for processing: chisel, mallet,
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Dell gadgets contain so many valuable resources that can be recycled and upcycled, and Dell and their partners have a process for extracting gold from old computer motherboards that is 99% more environmentally friendly than extracting gold from the earth. Not to mention the ethical benefits by avoiding the hars labor conditions where gold is so often mined.
Lylie’s believes that even though jewellery-making might be a traditional industry, but that doesn't mean we have to do things traditionally. With a bit of effort, it is possible to dismantle e-waste, and extract its precious metals as well as less valuable metals and ceramics. Once refined, such precious metal are used at Lylie’s to make their jewellery which is 99% percent from e-waste.
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INFORMAL DUMPING AND BURNING TO EXTRACT COPPER
WEIGHT MARKET DEALER
COLLECTOR WEEE DEALER
DISMANTLER
MIDDLEMEN
REPAIRER
BURNER SCRAP DEALER IS WEIGHING THE METALS
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GAMES AT E-WASTE SITE
SITE PLAN
50 m GOLDSMITHS
CRAFTSMEN
SITE CHARACTER
CONCLUSIONS
HIGH CONCENTRATION OF GOLDSMITHS AND CRAFSMEN IN THE AREA
JAMES TOWN USED TO BE THE BIGGEST PORT IN ACCRA DURING THE COLONIAL PERIOD
USSHER FORT The Dutch Fort Creve Couer was transferred to the English in 1868. It was then partly reconstructed and named Ussher Fort, after the British administrator who had been instrumental in the Exchange of Territories between the Dutch and the English in that year. Located on the High Street, about 500m past Fort James , Ussher Fort is in the locality of James Town, by the Central Business District in Accra.
MY SITE HAS A JEWELLERY AND ARTS TRADING HISTORY
THE OLD KINGSWAY BUILDUING Built in 1914 the Jamestown Kingsway was the first modern shopping centre in Accra, property of the United Africa Company (UAC) which was later relocated to its final spot where it took its last breath. The Red book of Africa describes the builduing as the finest retail store on the West coast of Africa.
THE E-WASTE SITE IS A 10 MIN DRIVE
Tarquah trading house Merchandise of all kinds were supplied with thouroughness and completeness for ordinary requirement, tepering off into specialisation of fancy or caprice wither clothis or provisions in jewellery or hardware, in perfumery or tobacco, in crokery or cutlery. The upper floor was devoted to wholesale operations. Currenlty it is owned by the architect Joe Ossae Ado who refurbished it into a hostel and a cafe called the James towm cafe.
THE HOUSEHOLDS NEED TO DIVERSIFY THEIR INCOME BECAUSE THE FISHING INDUSTRY HAS NOT PROVEN TO BE ROBUST ENOUGH.
DELIVERY 6 am - 7 am
SORTING 7 am - 8 am THE E-WASTE COMES DISSASEMBLED FROM THE SCRAPYARD
The salvaged metals arrive from the e-waste scrapyard by van to the goods recieving dock.
The metals are sorted into types: copper, zinc, silver, gold and paladium. The salvaged metals are deposited on a automated goods recieving dock.
TESTING 8 am - 9am
O Accurate scrap metal analysis and testing for composition, grade and presence of impurities is a key component of scrap metal recovery and upcycling. After testing the metal is priced accordingly.
LEARNIG NEW SKILLS 9 am - 17 pm
Design of jewellery requires to learn new fabrication and design skills.
JEWELLERY DESIGN
WAX PROTOTYPING
CASTING
9 am - 17 pm
9 am - 17 pm
9 am - 17 pm
Design of jewellery is done through sketches or on a computer.
During the design process jewellery and the mold for the metal cast are both made from wax. This is called lost wax casting.
The metal is melted in a furnace and pored into a mold.
TRADING ORGANISATION
TRANSFER 9 am - 9:30 am
9 am - 17 pm
TRADING 10 am - 12 am The trading office assures a smooth organisation of the trading process.
Once sorted and tested the metals are brought to the main trading hall.
PURIFICATION
Once the traders are ready the customers enter the trading hall. When the metal has been traded it is handed over to its new owner.
Not possible to determine
Sometimes purification of metal is necessary.
LOADING 7 am - 9 am
Loading jewellery into the van for export.
MARKET ORGANISATION 9 am - 17 pm
The market office assures a smooth organisation of the market.
SEALING, WRAPPING 12 am - 17 pm
When the jewellery is fabricated it is packed into a box and ready to get dispatched.
THE JEWELLERY MARKET IS OPEN 12 am - 20 pm
The jewellery market opens to the public and the fabricated jewellery is displayed and sold to the customers.
THE E-WASTE ARRIVES IN CONTAINERS FROM THE PORT IN TEMA
THE E-WASTE IS DISASSEMBLED
THE E-WAS
THE METALS ARE WEIGHED AND THE BLACKSMITH MOSES BUYS IT FROM THE SCRAP DEALER
E-WASTE METALS SAMPLES THAT I HAVE COLLECTED FROM THE SCAPYARD
THE JEWE FROM
TRANSFORMATON
FROM E-WASTE TO JEWELRY This diagram shows the journey of a piece of e-waste metal from the scrapyard. It also show how the blacksmith Moses that I have met in Ghana transforms the it into jewelry
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MOSES MAKES JEWELLERY FROM E-WASTE METALS IN HIS TINY WORKSHOP IN JAMES TOWN
GRINDER
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HAND TORCH
Workshop
Library
LONG SECTION Responding to the urgent environmental issues of e-waste in Accra and an expanding jewellery market demand in Africa the project is a building with a hybrid of program focused on a symbiosis around commercial jewellery production from e-waste. This project combines a public cultural program with workshops and office spaces. The project is both informed and inspired by the nuance and sophistication of traditional practices, yet embraces an innovative future for Ghana.
Open plan workspace
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Metal furnace. The conical shape of the furn is designed to allow cooling and ventilation lower maintenance and operating costs tha mechanical systems
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DESERT FLOWER
SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2019 - DISTINCTION FOR PORTFOLIO SUPERVISOR : Ricardo Carvalho de Ostos <r.ostos@ucl.ac.uk> and Isaie bloch <i.bloch@ucl. INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
This conceptual exhibition space is conceived as an architectural minescape. The atrium is carved like a cathedr
access to the gallery floors that are organised around the central atrium. The cut edges are polished to give a m
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ment is placed. The idea is to have a spontaneous appropriation of an
ANALOGY BETWEEN MINI
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The country is faced with a lot of challenges like pollution of water bodies, destruction of livelihoods, land degradation and creating serious social and environmental problems, thanks to irresponsible mining activities.
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1.0 MT LAMPS
6.3 MT SCREEENS (TVS, MONITORS, LAPTOPS, TABLETS)
7.0 MT HEAT EQUIPMENT (REFRIGERATORS, AIR CONDITIONERS, HEAT PUMPS)
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Mountains of things we no longer need, want use. These growing mountains, however, also create large stores of potential resources.
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41.8 MT 2014 TOTAL
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CREATING POCKETS AROUND A CENTRAL â&#x20AC;&#x153;MINEWAS THE INITIAL DRIVER.
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The dangers of e-waste
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OMPONENTS
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Copper e-waste intake
E-waste depository
E-waste upcycling possibilities
Steel e-waste intake
The metals in e-waste
E- waste exhibition
Reception
ENTRANCE
THE NEIGHBOR MODEL
SPATIAL CLUSTERING MODEL
3 circle union using 4 circles with the same diameter
The uniform neighbours : center of each circle is equidistant
The uniform neighbours : center of each circle is equidistant
3 circle union using 4 circles with the same diameter The non-uniform neighbours : The center of each circle is not equidistant
4 circle union using 4 circles with the same diameter
The non-uniform neighbours : The center of each circle is not equidistant
4 circle union using 4 circles with the same diameter
A HIERARCHY OF CIRCLE PACKING STRUCTURE
ANALYTICAL THINKING IN CIRCLE PACKING Circle packing can be seen as the art of placing tangent circles on the plane, leaving as little unoccupied space as possible. Understanding the different typologies and opprotunities that circle packing enbles is crucial in order to gain complete control over the clustering process.
Interstice
CLEAVING AN INTERSTICE The procedure, then, is to jiggle all the quadrilateral interstices in S and fill them with packings, leaving only triangular interstices.
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INTERSTICE MODEL
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4 side interstice
5 side interstice
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CLEAVING AN INTERSTICE Circle
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Tangent Pair 4 side interstice Triple
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5 side interstice
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COMBINATION OF MULTIPLE ELEMENTS
UNION, SPATIALLY MIXED
SPACE WITHIN SPACE, SPATIALLY CONTAINED
COMBINATION ON 2 ELEMENTS
UNION, SPATIALLY MIXED
SPACE WITHIN SPACE, SPATIALLY CONTAINED
TRANSITION A gradient materiality blends the roofscape with the landscape. The visual contrast between the seemingly simple landscape level view and the view from the interior balcony creates disorienting grandeur upon entrance.
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THE URBAN AGORA OF COLLABORATIVE
JANUARY- MAY 2016 - DISTINCTION FOR PORTFOLIO SUPERVISOR: DECLAN MOLLOY <dmolloy@brookes.ac.uk> , NINA SHEN-POBLETE <nina.shenpoble INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
Where in the past our social lives revolved mostly around our own houses and neighbourhoods, the advent of d more disconnected, further increasing our desire to collaborate. This project responds to the spatial dimensions of Collaborative Arts is not only a performing arts centre for film, music and drama but also a public space wh keeping a slight overall visual separation. The interpenetration of three building units brings about a conflict on the importance of the performance happening on the stage and at the same time enhances acoustics. The ove encounters occur. The grand main entry that is located on the prominent corner of London Road is a melting p semi-public courtyards. Making the performing arts centre an integrated element in the landscape contributes extension of the existing landscape. The ramps lead to a diversity of internal space as well as green terraces w provides meeting places and fosters social ties of a kind that have been disappearing in many urban areas. Thes for the students. The vegetation on the roof creates a positive impact in terms of mental health during stressfu ramps fuction as streets. A central entrance and theatre connects the three departments and is easily accessib warm sun, green space and the views around the site. The project celebrates human, creative emotional, and n
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digitalization and the ongoing data revolution have already drastically started to change our lives. We may feel s of these challenges. This project intends to make a positive contribution for social interaction. The Urban Agora here students are brought together. The idea was to create one building that encompasses 3 art schools whilst n the inside and outside so the tension in the composition is heightened. The organic roof of the theatre reveals erall objective is to produce a public space where the idea of contingency is a pronounced feature where social pot where students mix and connect. The three ramps create fluidity within the design and connect the existing to the surroundings as an attractive part of the Oxford Brookes University area. The green expression is a natural with benches and relaxing areas. The green space within the builduing brings student communities together, se spaces shape the cultural identity of Oxford and are part of its unique character. They provide a sense of place ul study perriods. One of the fundamental functions of a public space is that it allows us to move around . The ble from each one them. In my project Urban Agora of Collaborative Arts I include gardens so people can enjoy natural aesthetics.
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Gipsy Lane JHB John Henry Brookes: Library, Brookes Union, IT Service Desk, Lecture Theater, Deli and Lounge, Main Reception, Terrace, Stu AB Abercrombie Building:Architecture, Computer Services BH Birch House: Computer Suite C Clerici Building: Board Rooms Conference Services, Enquiry Centre, Finance, Food Hall, Health Care (Community Group, Main Hall, Main Lecture Theatre, Psychology, Reception, Student Administration D Darcy Building: Building, Cartography, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Estate Management, Medical Centre 24-hour Comp G Gibbs Building: Banking facilities, Geography, Humanities, Lang F Fuller Building: Brookes Restaurant, Business, Hotel & Restauran IC ICELS Building: International Centre for English Language Stud OL Old library (Site for Project 1) COL Colonade: Bank, Bookshop, Colonade Store, Medical Center M Media Centre Creative Services, Graphics Workshop Media Workshop, Public Relations, Reprographics Unit S Sinclair Building: Biological & Molecular Sciences, Examinations, Geology, Postgraduate Research Centre, Students’ T Tonge Building Biotechnology , Engineering, Humanities Resear
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Initial roof development
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1. Gridshell structure of 80 x 50 mm larch laths on 1 m grid with double layer 10 mm ply as brace 2. Rainscreen 100 x 20 mm oak boards forced to 75 x 35 mm oak support beareres on insulated aluminium standing seam 3. Preformed aluminium gutter 4. 100 mm perimeter tube ring 5. Double-glazed clerestory unit 6. Insulated clerestory vent with automated opening 7. Reinforced concrete wall 8. Tube ring to support leg 9. Acoustic wall tie
Ac
coustic principles
Reflection
Absorbtion
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Ceiling- mounted absorbers perform similarly to wall-mounted absorbers
For a given area of absorptive material, banners offer twice the sound absorption because both sides are exposed.
1-inch thick membrane banners hung in a loose, catenary fashion
If holes are too large, the spaces between them reflect high-frequency sound, if they are too small they may be clogged by paint.
Porus absorbers may be screened with slatted or perforated wood or metal to improve appearance and protect the absorbers.
Rather than an acoustically translucent cover to an absorber behind, micro perforated memebranes are the absorber themselves
Tiny half milimiter hole, each act as a resonant absorber
REFLECTOR PANNEL : creates acoustically reflective surface
1/20 model photograph of rehearsal studio
ROCKWOOL : increases acoustic insulation POLYURETHAN FOAM : increases acoustic insulation
ABSORPTIVE COMPOSITE PANEL : porus plywood or metal pannels with cells increasing acoustic performance ABSORPTIVE COMPOSITE PANEL : porus plywood or metal pannels with cells increasing acoustic performance
ROOF STRUCTURE : beams 60 x 20 cm this is a substructure of the roof : holds acoustic pannels beneath and glazed or copper pannels above also creates a beatiful grid-like structure.
Photograph showing acoustic pannel prototypes and the shadows casted by the roof structure.
Photograph showing light coming into the passagways under the ramps through gaps
GALVANIZED STEEL NODES : timber members joined by a series of galvanized steel nodes Space between the superstructure, the grid held by copper rods
Ground floor plan - showing schools of music, film and drama Public spaces The ground level is designed to have a large open public space after the entrance
Theater foyer interior render
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THE COMFO-SOFT POCKET
NOVEMBER -DECEMBER 2015 - DISTINCTION FOR PORTFOLIO SUPERVISOR: DECLAN MOLLOY <dmolloy@brookes.ac.uk> , NINA SHEN-POBLETE <nina.shenpoblet INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
Have you ever dreamed of an intimate, comfortable study space just for yourself? he Comfo-soft pocket is an inn trast to the host buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s architectural style. This parasitic cell is an elevated study space where students enjoy a existing trees. Translucent fiberglass pods bring and filter light into the space. I surgically insert a pocket of mod in order to renovate them, I provide a new function for people and activate life within the building. Following Ced but only envisage magnets inserted into old neighbourhoods to re-stimulate them. This micro-utopian project is architecture with new energy. In this way, the study space aims to revitalize the old building through the transfo ist in a finite, yet dream-like world.
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novative experiment that acts as a parasite and is in a complete cona private comfortable atmosphere whilst being surrounded by the dernity into the existing building. Instead of fragmenting old buildings dric Price´s ideas, cities do not require entirely new neighbourhoods, s a small space that I see as a new-born cell of vitality, endowing old ormation of a few components. The past and the future can thus coex-
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Construction process of wood components : Joint details. The primary members are laminated offsite and delivered on site with a max size of 2.2m: conceptual link between practice and design.
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10. M5 titanium coach bolt 11. 20 mm transparent aerogel insulation 12. memory foam layer 3. 20 mm plywood 14. 50 x 50 rough sawn timber beam 15. custom made timber frame 16. metal anchor 17. M20 stainless coach bolt 18. suspended ceiling of existing builduing 19. wafle concrete ceiling cast in-situ 20. chrome cable end 22. stair timber stringer 23. chrome tension cable
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Inner skin made out of memory foam
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THE BIOPHILIC LOW-LINE LIBRARY
JANUARY - MAY 2015 - HIGH DISTINCTION FOR PORTFOLIO BARRY WARK < barrywark@hotmail.com > , MARIA KNUTSSON-HALL < mariaknutssonhall@gmail.co NOMINATION FOR LESLIE JONES MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR THE MOST PROGRESS IN BUILT CONSTRU INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
The Lowline Biophilic Library is located among of the historical complex of Seville University. The univeristy is lacking in library creates a connection point between the University of Seville and an existing trench surrounding the university. The library is a active urban spaces and green areas the library and the park is an attractive destination for the citizens and a recreational sett the project and therfore establish a unique position within the built environment. A important part of the concept was was to the High-line project in New york this Low-line trench will become a public park for students with a variety of plants and benc vive the area. The project is about the relationships, interlinks and exchanges between patterns of urbanization and the biosph an opportunistic, technical and imaginative way. This project alleviates the social, economic and environmental conditions in S not just as pleasant amenities, but as essential tolls for neighborhood stability and economic development. It ameliorates the
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and study spaces, thus this project responds to the needs of the students. A ramped topology series of spaces organised around this ramp. With the integration of intimate study pockets, ting for the students. The non-linear formal language gives an instantly recognizable character to refurbish and regenerate a large existing trench to create a Low-line biophilic park. Inspired by ches for relaxation and studying. It will be a creative, beautiful walk around a university and will rehere. It addresses the fundamental question of our relationship with the natural environment in Seville through green infrastructure. At the same time it ecourages city leaders to think of parks study conditions of the students and improves their quality of life.
3D printed roof
Final timber model
Laser-cut 2.5m x 2.5m wooden formwork, which was positioned using GPS technology on site.
Fibre C pannels : concrete appearance The three-dimensional mould made of glass fibre-reinforced concrete make facades and roofs with ambitious geometric forms possible. The mixture of the desired colour is created before the actual production process and becomes part of the product by being added in the blending of the raw materials.
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Column structure: The rolex learning center main structure are numerous columns between the concrete floor and the ceiling.
Metal floor sheating
Large wooden stringers to support the wooden stairs
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1. Lobby (entrance from 10. Computer room university) 11. Library shelves 2. Storage 12. Open study space atrium 3. Office 13. Library shelves 14. Open relax study space 4. Meeting office 5. Toilets woman 15. Group study space 6. Toilets men 16. Lobby (entrance from street) 7. Study room 17. Roof of book storage space 8. Slide into study room 9. Slide towards low line park
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Interior render showing timber staircase - ceiling
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Library as connection between university and low line park Massing Diagram Main ramp circulation
Pockets articulated around the ramp circilation
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THE LIANA READING POD
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2014 - HIGH DISTINCTION FOR PORTFOLIO BARRY WARK < barrywark@hotmail.com > , MARIA KNUTSSON-HALL < mariaknutssonhall@gmail.com INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
This dynamic reading pod is a temporary outdoor installation in Barcelona during summer. The design is inspired capacity to develop aerial roots or lianas, which hold from their branches forming nets and natural columns. The and the surrounding greenery. This innovative and unique typology for a public realm promotes reading within p the existing trees.
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