

P O R T F O L I O
A X Z
PRIMARY SCHOOL
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MARTINA FU


AXIZ PRIMARY SCHOOL // CAMPERDOWN
YIPENG MARTINA FU (450411182)
TUTOR: CHRISTHINA CANDIDO
DESIGN INTEGRATION LAB: CAPSTONE
DESIGN PORTFOLIO 2018


CONTENTS
01
VISION
02
SITE
03
USER PROFILES
04
CONCEPT STUDIES
05
DESIGN: PLANS SECTIONS ELEVATIONS AXONOMETRIC
06
DESIGNING FOR HEALTH
07
ACTIVE DESIGN GUIDELINES
 
VISION
The envisioned primary school aims to integrate sustainable design strategies to create healthy, safe and enjoyable spaces for young students and the local community. In the high-paced and dense context, the school is a solace for free and uninhibited learning in both internal and external spaces. Merging private and multi-purpose programs extends the school’s value to its neighbours and these spaces are enlivened by the interactions of the co-inhabitants. Learning spaces are connected to outdoor roof decks where children can run and play, encouraging physical activity and framing views to the natural environment and externalities of the site. Flexible, activity-based workspaces were prioritised to facilitate for more hands-on projects and teamwork. Translucent glazing, living plant walls, and warm, earthy tones of locally-sourced timber and concrete blends modern detailing with the existing contextual palette.
 
Representation of main design features:
1. Connecting indoor and outdoor learning 2. Permeability between massing and external environment 3. Stacked form with offset central core
SITE
B
CAMPERDOWN, SYDNEY NSW The trapezium-shaped site sits within a mix of building typologies in the B Camperdown area. Each direction presents a new and interesting facade; tight-knit terrace rows on the west, Parramatta Road and commercial centres B and O’Dea Reserve at the to the north, industrial warehouses to the east B B
B B
B
B B
B
B B
T B
LEGEND PROPOSED SITE B
T
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MAJOR BUS STOPS TRAIN STATIONS GREEN SPACES
B
EXISTING SCHOOLS UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY ROYAL PRINCE ALFRED HOSPITAL EXISTING CHILDCARE CENTRES EXISTING COMMUNITY CENTRE
B
T
LINKS
DAYLIGHT
ACOUSTIC
ACCESSIBILITY
To O’Dea Reserve (existing green space at southern aspect).
Upper half receives varying levels of afternoon sun throughout the day.
Highest noise levels at north of site due to vehicle traffic on Parramatta Road.
Retain Horden Place as a pickup/dropoff area. Avoid traffic in residential area.
BRIEF
USER PROFILES
SITE ANALYSIS + DEMOGRAPHICS • Higher percentage of younger children (5~12 years) in area • Several childcare centres near site can support extended care of children if needed • High number of young couples that may start a family in near future
The school caters to the higher percentage of younger children between 5-12 years in the local area, current and future families.
PRIMARY: MAIN ISSUES: • Increasing density > overcrowding in schools • Lack of playground space for children • Impact of large-scale development on surrounding community • Diverse learning needs
Students aged 5-12 years.
SECONDARY: Local community and residents.
DESIGN CONCEPT
Private/public functions
Multi-purpose spaces for high density and community needs
COMMUNITY Sustainable infrastructure and materials
HEALTH
Outdoor + indoor learning Connection to nature and green spaces
SOLACE
Spaces for playing, running, rest, relaxation, interaction
Flexibility encouraging children enjoy learning
Environment that supports physical, mental, emotional wellbeing of students
FUTURE: Young couples starting a family.
CONCEPT
The scale of intervention is at the building level with consideration for the neighbouring local area. Integrating the learning environment with existing green spaces around the site enhances the campus landscape of the campus, creating an inviting, experiential environment. To retain visual and physical connections to the outside, the massing began to ‘branch out’ from a core to form a multifaceted sequential shape.
 
Sequential movement in plan for a simple organisation.
Vertical stacking to reduce building footprint.
Offset levels create voids, courtyards and green decks.
Outdoor and indoor volumes merge to create a variety of learning spaces.
Exploring triangular tessellation in plan.
ZONES
FORM
CIRCULATION
Collaborative working Private classrooms Central atrium
Compact, z-shape extending outwards and upwards.
Ample corridor creates loop for easy access.
 
DEVELOPMENT Based on functional central core which becomes a transition space, communal zone and ventilating tower. Core is wrapped within a circulation space (corridor) and learning hubs providing increasing levels of acoustic privacy and abundant daylight to all classrooms.
CLADDING Exterior cladding consists of long stalks of sustainably-sourced bamboo. The school appears nested in a bamboo forest, which performs as a natural shading device and permeable threshold to the outdoors.


PLANS
F
E
D
C
LANDSCAPE PLAN B A
1:50000
A. Gymnasium
B. Sport courts
C. Bike storage
D. Playground
E. Gathering mounds
F. Community gardens and bicycle trails
A
PLANS
1
2
B
B
3
4 5
6 7
C
C
11
8
GROUND FLOOR 1:10000
9
10
A
1. Auditorium
2. Reception + Lobby
3. Toilets
4. Kitchen + Cafeteria
5. Lockers + Dining area
6. Exhibition
7. Storage + Wet room
8. Art workshop
9. Meeting rooms
10. Staff room
11. Multi-purpose hall


PLANS
12 13
14
15
20
18
17
FIRST FLOOR 1:10000
19
12. Large staircase
13. Open working space
14. Open deck
15. Open deck
16. Locker area + toilets
17. Kindergarten Learning Hub
18. Green atrium
19. Reading nook
20. Balcony


PLANS
21
22
23
24
28
27
25
SECOND FLOOR 1:10000
26
21. Open deck
22. Collaborative working space
23. Open deck
24. Locker area + toilets
25. Years 1-2 Learning Hub
26. Reading nook
27. Self-study
28. Balcony + Herb gardens
PLANS 29
29 31 32
30
33
34
35 36 37 41
38
THIRD FLOOR 1:10000
40 39
39
29. Science labs + Craft workshop
30. Storage + Wet room
31. Study nest
33. Library
34. Library admin + IT help desk
35. Locker area + toilets
36. Medical office
37. Meeting room
38. Reading area + Group study
39. Digital labs
40. Reading nook
41. Self-study


PLANS
42
43
44
45
48
46
FOURTH FLOOR 1:10000
47
42. Open deck
43. Collaborative working space
44. Group study
45. Locker area + toilets
46. Years 3-4 Learning Hub
47. Reading nook
48. Self-study


PLANS
49
50
51
52
53
54
57
55
FIFTH FLOOR 1:10000
56
49. Collaborative working space
50. Open deck
51. Toilets
52. Open deck
53. Group study
54. Locker area + toilets
55. Years 5-6 Learning Hub
56. Reading nook
57. Self study


PLANS
58
58
59
60
59
ROOF PLAN 1:10000
58. Voids
59. Skylights
60. Operable louvre roof
 
RESPONSE TO SITE ORIENTATION Central axis of design (main corridor) is oriented towards north to receive abundant natural daylight. Courtyards on each side are lit throughout the day.
Glazing + adjustable louvres on east, west and northern facades for abundant sun in winter and shading in summer.
Daylight moves from east to west courtyards throughout the day.
ACOUSTIC Due to high noise levels near Parramatta Road, school is located in lower half of site to minimise disturbance to learning spaces.
LINKS Glazing on eastern facade and access to outside on southern side open up visual and physical links to existing local parks and green spaces.
ACCESSIBILITY Existing Horden Place retained as pickup/dropoff area. Avoid too much traffic on residential area. Bike trails encourage bicycle access to school.
Central axis of building orientated north to south, operable windows on south facade allows natural cross-ventilation through building.
Overhead roofs and eaves provide extra summer shading and rain protection.
ZONES Public zones kept accessible on ground floor for community.
GREEN ROOF DECKS Communal space for students, adds green space into learning spaces.
ACCESSIBILITY TO THE SITE
EXISTING LAND USES
ACCESSIBILITY LAND USES HERITAGE
Industrial area
Educational institution
Public recreation
Commercial centre
Mixed use
Low-density residential
High-density residential
Heritage areas
Accessibility from Australia Street. Pick-up/drop-off zone on eastern side to minimise disturbances to residences on west. Link outdoor playing areas to O’Dea Reserve at south. Create views to green spaces and different facades of site.


SECTION A
ALUMINIUM MULLION FRAME
ANODISED FINISH CHANNEL FOR GLASS LOUVRE BLADE
A
PIVOT HINGE GLASS LOUVRE BLADE OPERATING HANDLE
B
PLASTERBOARD INTERNAL WALL LINING PAINT FINISH, 13MM
C
STEEL LOAD-BEARING FRAME, STUD-FIXED TO LINING 35MM
PERMEABLE VAPOUR BARRIER POLYETHYLENE 3MM
AIR CAVITY 20MM
WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE 2MM EPS INSULATION 1.00 PCF HIGH GRADE 100MM R-value 2.78 PRECAST CONCRETE EXTERIOR CLADDING PANELS NATURAL RENDER FINISH, 3200Hx2500Wx15MM


SECTION B
SECTION C
A
B
C
STREAM:HEALTH Strategies • Minimal internal pollution by using natural and sustainably-sourced materials • Maximise natural daylighting and ventilation • Encourage use of stairs and physical activity by exploring outdoor spaces and bicycle trails • Teaching self-sustenance and appreciation for environment through community gardens
NORTH ELEVATION
SUSTAINABILITY Strategies • Durable, renewable materials and sustainable e.g. bamboo cladding, carbon sink • Maximises natural ventilation, heating and cooling strategies via stack ventilation effect and louvre system • Concrete slab -150mm for optimum daily thermal cycle
WEST ELEVATION
DESIGN Strategies • - Interactive outdoor and indoor learning environments • Activity-based working space • Communal green atrium to promote ventilation • Incorporation of green planting and natural elements for play and shade
EAST ELEVATION
FACADE DESIGN Strategies • Vertical timber louvres on north west and north east facades • Horizontal eaves and timber screens on northern facades • Bamboo screen cladding • Operable windows within building envelope for user comfort
SOUTH ELEVATION
 
AXONOMETRIC
STRUCTURE Precast concrete panels with plywood interior and timber flooring High thermal mass, durable. Recycled timber used where possible, low VOC finish, sustainably sourced, carbon sink. Polycarbonate green atrium and green roof Polycarbonate made of recyclable plastics, more durable than glass and protects against UV rays. Easy to install and maintain. Coloured windows punctuate exterior.
CLADDING SYSTEM Operable louvre system Sustainable hardwood vertical operable louvres on northeast and northwest facades. Aluminium vertical louvres on western facades, External bamboo screen Fixed via aluminium channels onto structure, creating buffer against excessive wind and afternoon sun. Double-glazing windows Allows in natural daylight, views to outside while maintaining thermal barrier. Concrete columns Additional support for decks, framing views to outside.
MATERIAL PALETTE
 
AXONOMETRIC
PRIMARY SPACES Collaborative working spaces (Large groups, mixed classes) Flexible, moveable furniture, centred around collaboration and group work. Students can sit at tables or on the floor. Pin-up boards and writing panels encourage expression and discussion. Group study (Medium groups) Discussions, group work, hands-on activities. Moveable furniture. Workshops and labs (Learning studios) With specialised equipment to facilitate learning e.g. art, computer labs. Green roofs and timber decks Outdoor learning or playing space connected directly to indoor spaces. Travelling library (Public) Bookshelves lining the corridor allows students to move and talk freely. Communal space between the levels. Dedicated classrooms Suitable when more acoustic privacy is required. All rooms have operable windows for natural ventilation and daylight. Main staircases and corridor Central transition area connecting classrooms at rear to open learning spaces at northern wing.
Multi-purpose spaces (Public) Public multi-purpose spaces on ground floor for ease of access (auditorium and assembly hall) used for community events. Extruded reading nooks Suspended within the bamboo cladding, mincing the idea of a treehouse.
 
WELL CERTIFICATION
AIR 19. Operable windows
Every regularly occupied space has operable windows that provide access to outdoor air and daylight.
NOURISHMENT 51. Food production
Community gardening space is accessible and located within 0.8 km of the project boundary for a garden with food-bearing plants and edible landscaping (e.g., fruit trees, herbs).
LIGHT 60. Automated shading and dimming controls
All large windows have shading devices that automatically engage when light sensors indicate that sunlight could contribute to glare at workstations and other seating areas.
FITNESS 64. Interior fitness circulation
Stairs are clearly visible from main entrance and reception area. Displays elements of aesthetic appeal by incorporating daylighting using windows, views to outdoors and biophilic elements. 68. Physical activity spaces
Main building entrance is within 0.8 km walking distance to sports centre and green recreational area. Outdoor courts and playing fields provided on site.
SUMMER SUN
WINTER SUN
MIND 88. Biophilia I - qualitative
Project incorporates nature through environmental elements and provides opportunities for human-nature interactions through courtyards and roof decks.
Ventilation and Insulation Cooling breezes enter through operable windows and cross-ventilates building. Doubleglazed glass (low U-value 1.1 W/m2K to better retain thermal insulation). Expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation high R-value insulates walls to prevent heat loss.


PASSIVE DESIGN STRATEGIES Natural Ventilation 1. 2.
Cross-ventilation Stack ventilation
Natural Daylighting and Thermal Mass 1. 2. 3. 4.
Double-glazing Atrium Operable louvres Concrete slab and cladding




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