Matthew Shanley Part 2 Portfolio

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matthew shanley portfolio 5 Dearden st Manchester Lancashire M15 5LZ m.j.shanley@hotmail.com 07796534969


design thesis moss side neighbourhood campus and holy name scale free school

matthew shanley msa_projects


moss side neigbourhood campus

LOCAL NETWORK OF SPACES, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES

medical centre

health & wellbeing

Housing Association

Park and playground

police station

leisure centre

library

sports facilities

art gallery

school

church

adult learning

temple

Cafe

Food Bank

industry

council office

community centre

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design thesis

Issue / People / Place

Play has been studied by those such as Jean Piaget who looked at cognitive development in children1, and more recently by Stuart Brown from the National Institute of Play and his theory of play beyond the confines of childhood. The National Institute defines play in 7 ways, one of many definitions of play, and these are shown below.2

“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct.” Carl Jung

7 types: the science of play Attunement Play

Body Play and Movement

Object Play

Social Play

Imaginative and Pretend Play

Storytelling-Narrative Play

research methodology Creative Play

1 Mooney, Carol Garhart. Theories Of Childhood. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2000. 2. http://www.ted.com/talks/stuart_brown_says_play_is_more_than_fun_it_s_vital

the research engagement and research content will be investigated by forming a methodology that utilises the eagerness to experiment and creative thinking of children, the direct engagement with Places and Webster primary and an approach that is rooted in the pedagogical inventions of the Bauhaus and bauhäusler (Bauhaus people) to develop the ‘project’ in relation to issue/people/place.


test sites

site Locations in relation to Webster primary

“The measure of perceived density gives us a means of scaling down from the gross city level ... not only by neighbourhood patterns and built forms, but also by household environments, socio-economic conditions and subjective responses� Cities by Design: The Social Life of Urban Form, Fran Tonkiss pg.45

Webster primary Whitworth Park Rosebery St Park

Site Location Plan

Site Plan

Webster Primary is taken as the centre point for the site location, and has become the locus for which mapping and analysis has taken place. The map above shows a 2 mile radius around the school, including the city centre to the North, the Oxford Road corridor to North East of the site and the multitude of urban sprawl specific to Manchester.

The development of the design thesis project has been enriched by the specific engagement with the pupils and staff at Webster Primary, including the workshops that have taken place at the MSA.


whitworth park

outputs in response to the brief

Concentrating on the North-west of the site, seen under-used and having the most potential, we began to physically mash our precedents together. The connection to the school was integral, and with play and playscapes in mind we explored the use of the trees in the design.

Proposed Site Plan - 1:2000@A3

Proposed Plan - 1:500@A3

stop-motion film

Model of Ring-around a Tree, Tezuka/tree house inspired spaces

https://vimeo.com/112636743

Interpretation of the Tschumi, Parc de la Villette canopy as a roof structure that multi-functions as a slide


whitworth park

outputs in response to the brief

Proposed Section AA - Whitworth Park 1:100@A3


rosebery street

outputs in response to the brief

The strategies developed for this site related to scale for both adults and children, playful inventions and spaces to promote socialising, thinking, playing and shared activities. Moveable pods were seen as way to pedestrianize roads temporarily possibly for a street party or games. Space below the park was designed for exhibitions, teaching, meetings, but importantly a place to play!

Programmed pods that move along the roads in response to site needs

Sectional Model showing the re-use of space in the back alley, interventions in the park and a subterranean social and playscape

Proposed Site Plan - 1:200@A3


rosebery street

outputs in response to the brief

Proposed section AA - 1:100@A3


rosebery street

developoing a site strategy

“Space is a social morphology: it is to lived experience what form itself is to the living organism, and just as intimately bound up with function and structure� The Production of Space, Henri Lefebvre pg.94

The back alley between Rosebery and Beresford Street

Empty Site Back Alleys

dynamic activities within the redundant alley

Empty Site

Fun Palace, Cedric Price.

Parks and Playgrounds

Site Location Plan - Rosebery Street Park

Site Plan - Back Alleys and Redundant Space

Block morphology - Typology of the site is reflective of the relationship between the social and economic health and well-being of the area.

The development of the project is interest in the intimacy and potential for these redundant types of spaces. The interchangeable programme explored by Cedric Price for the Fun Palace concept, has been explored within this space (centre right plan).

Re-programming the Alley - letting activities spill out into the unused space. such as a film screening (above)


reprogramming the alley

Activities spilling out into the redundant space

Business idea Art Enthusiast

Seasoned Gardener

New to Area

Carpenter and repairman Teacher

Artist music lover

nEW food grower

LACK OF SPACE lONELY & iSOLATED

eXPERIENCED Musician

The alleyway between Beresfrod street and Roseberry street is re-imagined as a communal spaces with activities spilling out from the homes. In many ways the ‘street’ is imagined as the clients for the project , taking into consideration jobs, hobbies, families, personal situations and interests


reprogramming the alley

Activities spilling out into the redundant space

bins

repair station

Food Growing and horticulture

shell-lace structure canopy covered communal space film/tv projection Art Display

Interwoven Seating

Webbed tunnel and ramp zip wire Play tower and slide


reprogramming the alley

Activities spilling out into the redundant space

work Bench Growing polytunnel

Raised growing beds

covered communal space

social pods community board Art Display Seating

Adventure playscape Bins


‘playful’ site area strategy

Interweaving play elements

activty challenges

Carnival and Fairground games

Pedestrian and cycle bridge

Trampoline instillation

Street Art and display

playing field traffic Calming

Sports Court Playground

Scoreboard

sports court

Assault Course

Observatory folly

Pavilion TreeHouse pods and Walkways

Climbing Folly

Playground

raised Platform

Relaxation ‘House’

Sports Court

Sports Court

Secret Tunnel

Toddler Tots and Mother and baby group

New Central building

play equipment

street Challenges

Treescape communal events space

Pedestrianised

Bike Track

re-programmed back alley

playing field

new public space

Reinstate Entrance

Problem Solving Games

play equipment

basketball Courts

All Weather Pitch

playing field

Treescape and teaching spaces under canopy

communal space and Playscape

play equipment

music, Theatre perfromance space

Attunement Play

Body Play and Movement

Object Play

Social Play

Imaginative and Pretend Play

Storytelling-Narrative Play

The National Institute defines play in 7 ways, one of many definitions of play, and these are shown above. Play is seen here beyond the confines of childhood and something which should exist all the way through our lives. This position of play being an integral part of life is seen as the basis for the strategic masterplan and is interwoven into the ‘playful’ development of space and strengthening what exists in the area. The map proposes how and where the 7 types might exist.

Creative Play

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moss side neigbourhood campus

mapping relationships at the city scale

place The viabilty of the proposed design thesis project is based in a very real context, taking account of the cuyrrent economic and social environment in Manchester and specifically the site area in Moss Side. One of the key strategies for the project is for the cafe to be a money generator for the facility, of which the profits will be put back into the proposed and into the other services identified in the area. The proposition as an alternative to the current Holy Name School to be rebuilt on the site, sees itself as adding a greater deal of social capital to the area as well as giving it a greater positive identity , which the area currently. Placemaking is an essential strategy as part of the overall project.

Neighbourhood campus the buildings and spaces identified as assets in Moss side NE and Hulme SE, Manchester, uk

state Primary Schools within a 2 mile radius there are 44 other primary schools in Manchester, Salford and trafford

public parks and playgrounds Located within a short distance of large municipal parks and smaller playgrounds spaces

building density and morphology the city block is demonstrated with larger buildings of the centre and Universities to the North-East, the regimented urban sprawl to the south,


holy name scale free school

a distributed school in moss side and hulme

The map here demonstrates the lesson plan for Holy Name school, with the spaces in which the lessons will be located. As shown in 5.2, the coordination of a scale free school is very much in the digital age, with online lesson plans, timetables, maps, electronic transportation within the area

English

maths

art

science

languages

swimming lessons

humanities

physical education

religious education

drama

library/reading

music

IT

assembly

school meals

breaktime

Parsk and playgrounds

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Christ Church, Moss Side

Active Lifestyle Centre and Central Regeneration Office

Moss Side Park and Powerhouse Library

moss side neigbourhood campus map timetables, Locations, services

Open

Monday 08:00 Tuesday 08:00 Wednesday 08:00 Thursday 08:00 Friday 08:00 Saturday 10:00 Sunday 10:00

Manchester Medical

Morning Monday 09:00 - 12:00 Tuesday 09:00 - 12:00 Wednesday 09:00 - 13:00 Thursday 09:00 - 12:00 Friday 09:00 - 12:00 Weekend closed

Afternoon 14:00 - 18:00 14:00 - 18:00 closed 14:00 - 18:00 14:00 - 18:00 closed

Morning

Monday 09:00 - 12:00 Tuesday 09:00 - 12:00 Wednesday 09:00 - 13:00 Thursday 09:00 - 12:00 Friday 09:00 - 12:00 Weekend closed

Afternoon 14:00 - 18:00 14:00 - 18:00 closed 14:00 - 18:00 14:00 - 18:00 closed

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HN Assembly 09:00 - 09:20

Christ Church Rectory Monton Street Manchester M14 4GP

19:00 - 19:30 09:00 - 09:20 10:00 - 10:00

T: 0161 226 2476 (Rector) Fr. Simon Killwick

11:00 - 12:10

Polish Church of Divine Mercy

Moss Side Health Centre Monton Street Manchester M14 4GP T: 0161 226 7615 manager : Melanie Jones

The Curve - Barnardo’s

Eucharist

Mass Monday Tuesday Wednesday 10:00 Thursday Friday 15:00 Saturday 08:30, 19:00 Sunday 10:00 ‘ 12:00. 19:00

HN Assembly 09:00 - 09:20 09:00 - 09:20 09:00 - 09:20

T 0161 226 6722 manager : Kim Harwood

School

Other facilities

Monday 08:30 - 16:00 Tuesday 08:30 - 16:00 Wednesday 08:30 - 16:00 Thursday 08:30 - 16:00 Friday 08:30 - 16:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

09:00 - 20:00 09:00 - 20:00 09:00 - 20:00 09:00 - 20:00 09:00 - 20:00 10:00 - 18:00 10:00 - 18:00

morning

Monday 11:00 - 14:00 Tuesday 11:00 - 14:00 Wednesday 11:00 - 14:00 Thursday 11:00 - 14:00 Friday Closed Saturday 12:00 - 17:00 Sunday Closed

140 Raby Street Moss Side Manchester, M14 4SL T: 0161 227 3758 Website: http://goo.gl/HCV0vc

Afternoon 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00

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Neighbourhood Centre

196 Lloyd Street North Moss Side Manchester M14 4QB T: 0161 226 1588

Centre Monday 08:30 - 18:00 Tuesday 08:30 - 18:00 Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00 Thursday 08:30 - 20:00 Friday 08:30 - 18:00 Saturday 10:00, - 16:00 Sunday Bookings

Moss Lane East Moss Side Manchester M14 4PX T: 0161 232 1639

Cafe 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 10:00 10:00

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Moss lane east Moss Side Manchester M14 4gp T: -

Centre

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Denmark Road Hulme Manchester M15 6FG T: 0161 226 421

School

Denmark Road Moss Side Manchester M15 6JU

Monday 08:30 - 16:0 0 Tuesday 08:30 - 16:00 Wednesday 08:30 - 16:00 Thursday 08:30 - 16:00 Friday 08:30 - 16:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

Centre

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Moss Lane East Moss Side Manchester M15 5NN T: 0161 226 5015/6

Greenheys Adult Learning Centre

T: 0161 226 3928 Website: http://goo.gl/ZHIc1J

West Indian Sports Social Club and Support 4 Progress

Whitworth Institute - Park and Art Gallery

Moss Side Leisure Centre

Webster Primary School

Manchester Academy School

The Curve Manchester Leaving Care Service 36 Monton Street Moss Side Manchester M14 4LT

Day Evening Monday 09:00 - 16:30 Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30 17:45 - 21:00 (term-time) Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00 Thursday 09:00 - 16:30 Friday 09:00 - 16:30 Weekends Closed

Upper Lloyd Street Moss Side Manchester M14 4HZ T: 0161 254 7314 Website: http://goo.gl/mqDfj7

Cornerstone Day Centre

Holy Name RC school campus map timetables, Locations, services

Gallery

Monday 10:00 Tuesday 10:00 Wednesday 10:00 Thursday 10:00 Friday 10:00 Saturday 10:00 Sunday 10:00

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cafe & Restaurant

17:00 21:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 17:00

08:00 - 21:30 08:00 - 21:30 08:00 - 21:30 08:00 - 21:30 08:00 - 21:30 09:00 - 21:30 10:00 - 19:00

The Whitworth, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6ER T: 0161 275 7450

Club (Bookings) Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday Sunday -

S4p 09:30 - 16:00 09:30 - 16:00 09:30 - 16:00 09:30 - 16:00 09:30 - 16:00 Closed Closed

Westwood Street Moss Side Manchester M14 4SW T: 0161 226 7236 (WISSC) T: 0161 868 0962 (S4p)

Centre

Monday 10:30 - 16:30 Tuesday 10:30 - 16:30 Wednesday 10:30 - 16:30 Thursday 10:30 - 16:30 Friday 10:30 - 16:30 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

104b Denmark Road moss side Manchester M15 6JS T: 0161 232 8888


neighbourhood centre

Proposed site plan 1:500@A2

central community facility


Proposed south Elevation 1:100@A1


Proposed West Elevation 1:100@A1


Hurry, we’re late!


Time for a quick coffee?


Last one to the Folly is a rotten egg!


OK, great. Meet me by the Folly.


The Folly - learn together, play together.


structural resolution 1:20 Facade Bay

12.5mm Gypsum board Vapour barrier CLT 3 layer wall panels 90mm Wood fibre insulation board 165mm Impregnated wood fibre insulation board 22mm 20x37mm vertical battens 38x38 mm Horizontal Batten with 15o Machine cut for drainage at 600mm centres 150x37mm sweet chestnut timber cladding

Exploded facade bay Detail 1:20@A1


and secondary structure - the folly structural resolution Primary

Welsh Roofing Slates 500x300mm Roofing Battens and Counter Battens 25x38mm Roofing Underlay Impregnated wood fibre insulation board 22mm Wood fibre insulation board 180mm Recessed gutter with flashing Aluminium flashing extrusion Timber fascia board 38x38 mm Horizontal Batten with 15o Machine cut for drainage at 600mm centres

Eaves and gutter detail Original 1:10@A2

150x37mm sweet chestnut timber cladding 20x37mm vertical battens Impregnated wood fibre insulation board 22mm

Internal floor finish 40mm floor screed Load-bearing rigid insulation on DPM

Wood fibre insulation board 165mm CLT 3 layer wall panels 90mm Vapour barrier 12.5mm Gypsum board 38x38 mm Horizontal Batten with 15o Machine cut for drainage at 600mm centres Aluminium flashing extrusion Slate fascia protecting insulation Extruded polystyrene backed by DPM Low environmental impact reinforced concrete slab

ClT Wall to concrete floor slab detail Original 1:10@A2

Proposed Structural Section DD Original 1:50@A2


and secondary structural components structural resolution Primary Roof Extrusions and Cladding

Roof Structure and Finish

Roof Structure and Cladding

Glulam Beams and Columns Roof Trusses and Suport

CLT Wall Panels

CLT Wall Panels

CLT Floor Panels

Walkway Steel Stanchion, Rail and Column Supports

Concrete Floor Slab

Glulam Beams Reinforced Glulam Columns with Concrete Footing

Playscape Reinforced Steel Structure

Concrete Raft Slab and External Works

CLT Wall Panels and Glulam Columns

Concrete Basement


environmental control

a passively designed approach

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building regulations and standards All ramps complient with Approved document K and M

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Example: Max 1:15 ramp with 5m length and 333m rise, with 1500mm landings.

Wheelchair spaces with unobstructed view

1200

All building stairs meet the minimum requirements for Institutional and assembly stair (Approved Document K and M). Minimum going - 280 mm Maximum rise - 180 mm Minimum width - 1000m (recommended)

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Ground floor plan 1:250@A3

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Minimum Dimensions for an accessible DWC (Approved Document M) provided on each floor of the building.

The dimensions of the smaller of the buildings two lifts is greater than the minimum for a wheelchair user - 1100 x1400mm, with a clear opening of 800mm and 150mm clear landing (Approved Document M)


project for a playground chapel road travellers site madeleine mooney matthew shanley manchester school of architecture


project timeline

engagement & development

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ROPE BRIDGE

Prototype pieces delivered to MMU. Matt, Maddi and Stefan assemble pieces in the courtyard space. 27th Nov

Maddi design and detailed the rope bridge betweens fins 8-10, working with Tay Play to finalise the components and connections Mar-Apr

DETAIL DESIGN Discussion with Structural Engineers regarding design of connection between planks of traverse wall and plywood ribs. 13th Jan

PRESENTATION AT LEFTCOAST

SEP

We met with Kerenza to discuss the issues with funding and the programme for the project. 14th Aug

SITE VISIT Maddi visited the site to speak with the community about the project development and take measurements of the play area. 29th Aug

Following initial engagement a concept scheme was proposed and shown to the community. We also explored building structures and constructing an ‘indoor playground’ within the community centre. 14th Aug

MEETING WITH MANUFACTURER We visited the workshop of 24 design in Trafford to talk with Graham Connell about the cutting of the panels for the playground construction. 30th Oct

Discussion with Structural Engineers regarding design of tabs for handrails. 2nd Dec

SPECIALISED EQUIPMENT Gathering quotes from playground equipment companies for basket swing and surface installation. Nov

JAN

DRAWINGS FOR CNC MACHINE MEETING WITH STRUCTURAL ENGINEER STL projects visited us at the msa to review the construction of the playground design and discuss load calculation and amendments prior to cutting the panels. 10th Nov

SITE VISIT Visit to chat with the community about the project and timeframe. Additional site measurements taken. 17th Nov

PROTOTYPE PANELS

MEETING WITH JASON MINSKY

We had a final meeting at 24 design to finalise the prototype panels to be cut in following days. 12th Nov

Jason came to the MSA to look at the detailed design and we discussed the construction stage of the project and an outline timeframe. 7th Nov

PREFABRICATION

DEC

DETAIL DESIGN

DRAWINGS FOR CNC MACHINE Final drawings sent to 24 Design to be cut. 19th Dec FIN 6 45mm

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Matt worked in 24 Design for the day, ensuring drawings were correct for cutting on the CNC machine. 24th Nov

technical design

prefabrication

24 Design deliver plywood sheets of cut pieces to MMU. 19th Jan

20 mm diameter threaded bar, 400 mm long, welded to base plate with a 4 mm CFW 4M12 coach bolts

10 mm thick angle with 1M16 resin anchor bolt into slab per angle section

DOCUMENTATION Batten schedules prepared for fins and platforms. 8th Jan

18 mm thick marine plywood

Jason continued to construct the plywood cassettes at MMU, as well as treating the wood panel faces and battens. 23rd-27th Mar

SWING INSTALLATION

DETAIL DESIGN

Two 20 mm diameter nuts

SECTION THROUGH FIXED FOOTING WITH ELEVATION OF ANGLE SCALE 1:5

Structural Engineers send drawings of final design for fixed and adjustable feet connecting plywood fins to the ground. 29th Jan 18 mm thick marine plywood rib

50 X 50 mm square washer, 3 mm thick

FOOTING

140 X 140 mm square, 8 mm thick base plate with 2M12 resin anchor bolts

18 mm thick vertical marine plywood section that ribs slot into

2M12 Grade 8.8 bolts per batten

We also met the with the team from Wicksteed who were digging foundations and installing the swing frame. 22nd Apr

Steel feet manufactured at J E Gordon Manchetser, as specified by the structural engineer Mar

SECTION THROUGH ADJUSTABLE FOOTING WITH PLAN VIEW OF BASE PLATE SCALE 1:5

Timber batten to fit full height between ribs and width between vertical plywood section and existing SHS post. For stability, bolt to steel fence post with 3 mm thick washers and anti-tamper nuts on the ends of the M12 bolts Existing steel SHS fence post (assumed 90 X 90 mm)

Ms Mooney, Mr Shanley and Dr White

Project: Blackpool Plyground Title:

PROPOSED FOOTING DETAILS AND CLIMBING WALL-SHS POST CONNECTION.

Drawn by: MB Drawing No:

Date: January 2015

ASSEMBLY CONTINUED

INSPECTION Keith Dalton visits site to inspect the playground, checking for entrapment, material quality and that all regulations are complied with. He also will be training Albreda who lives on site to maintain and essentially ‘run’ the playground. 19th May

Jason and Joel continued working on site, adding the additional components to the main ply frame. This included the decking, the wall, hardwood capping and the slide 5th-6th May

Matt amended the design for the slide and detailed the construction ready for the play to be CNC cut and the sheet steel rolled. Mar-Apr

Rev. date initial

CONNECTION BETWEEN END OF CLIMBING WALL AND EXISTING SHS POST SCALE 1:5

Wicksteed subcontractors poured the required safety surfacing around the main equipment the swing 14th May

DETAIL SLIDE DESIGN

18 mm thick marine plywood rib

Client:

JUN ‘15

SAFETY SURFACING

Maddi, Matt and Stef travelled to site to set out the footing for the playground, ready for assembly the following week. 22nd Apr

Additional 45 X 45 mm timber battens with 22 mm diameter hole. Battens to span distance between vertical battens housed within fins

Additional 45 X 45 mm timber batten

Jason, Joel and Stefan went to site to finish the installation of the final pieces of equioment including the rope bridge, climbing grips, music pipes etc. Final snagging was undertaken and a test inspection was completed by Stefan. 13th May

MAY

PREFABRICATION

The Copyright of this drawing belongs to STL Projects Ltd and shall not be used or reproduced in any form without its express permission. The moral right of the Author is hereby asserted - Copyright © 2000. Do not scale from this drawing - Work to figured dimensions only. All dimensions to be confirmed with Architect, where applicable, or checked on site prior to the execution of any work. For the avoidance of doubt all dimensions are measured to wall structure and not the finishes unless otherwise stated. Where any discrepancy is found to exist within or between drawings and/or documents it should be reported to the engineer immediately. STL Projects Ltd shall not be liable for any use of drawings & documents for any purpose other than for which the same were prepared by or on behalf of STL Projects Ltd. This drawing is to be read in conjunction with all other relevant information.

45 X 45 mm timber batten

Equipment and testing

SETTING OUT

Meeting with Mark Scrivens (Head of Parks and Green Environment) and swing and surface contractors on site. 16th Feb

Resolution of connection between planks of traverse wall and plywood ribs. Additional ribs drawn and sent to 24 Design to be cut. 20th Jan

DELIVERY OF PIECES

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SITE VISIT

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Maddi and Matt worked on the manual to include additional drawings on the construction sequence, components, extra equipment and technical resolution . 25-26th Mar

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First batch of final drawings sent to 24 Design to be cut. 5th Dec

After transporting all of the components to Blackpool we begun to assemble the pieces on site following our construction sequence, drawings and the manual. 27th Apr-1st May

Another section of playground was assembled and we made final preparations ready for site. 24th Apr

Sections of the playground were assembled in the courtyard of the MSA, testing out the joints and components. 1st-2nd Apr

Jason worked in the MMU workshop Shed, preparing pieces for assembly by sanding and staining. Battens cut for fins and platforms. 2nd-13th Feb

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After consultation and discussion with a number of contractors we sent out a tender proposal for a basket swing and wet pour surfacing to Bounceback, Ludas Leisure, Ray Parry Design and Wicksteed. 23rd Oct

MEETING WITH KERENZA MCCLARNAN

CONCEPT DESIGN WORKSHOP

concept and community engagement

NOV

DETAIL DESIGN

SWING AND SURFACING TENDER DOCUMENTS

We met with Hamida Master and Tim Lupton from Blackpool Council to discuss the scope of the project, funding and feasibility. 31st Jul

brief design

Following a series of emails and phone conversations with the playground inspector Keith Dalton, we received feedback on the design and got the go ahead to start cutting the panels 11th Nov

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MEETING AT BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

CONSTRUCTION Jason made amendments to prototype pieces to allow them to be used for final playground. Battens cut and fixed to Fins 6 and 7. 15th-19th Dec

OCT

MEETING WITH JASON MINSKY We met with Jason to talk about his involvement in the project, design and construction ideas. 13th Aug

PLAY INSPECTOR FEEDBACK

site assembly

FINAL PREP

PRE-ASSEMBLY

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Numerous design meetings between Matt, Maddi, Stefan and Helen have taken place throughout the design process. 9th Oct

AUG

JUL ‘14

We met at Leftcoast’s offices in Blackpool with representatives from the council to present the project and discuss possible funding. The project received £12k extra funding following this meeting 9th Oct

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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

With some help from our MSA_p team we constructed the wall ribs by gluing and screwing the double construction layer. We put the precut battens onto the platform ribs and any additional pieces were cut. Jason, assisted by Tim, continued to work on the ply fins. 30th Mar-2nd Apr

MANUAL

COOL WALL activity WORKSHOP Using a range of precedents and a ‘cool wall’ within the community centre we discussed with the children and parents what they wanted from the playground. Intial montages and cool wall were left up until our next visit. 31st Jul

strategy and definition

1:1 PROTOTYPE

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INITIAL SITE VISIT We visited the Traveller site at Chapel road with Kerenza McClarnan to speak with the community about the project and assess the existing conditions of the site. 24th July

project phases

TEAM MSA_P!

We took the model to site to show the community and placed it in the play area to visualise what the space would look like. We also met with Tim Lupton, playground and equipment technician at Blackpool council about the design, maintenance and the handover of the project. 25th Sept

Scale: AS SHOWN @ A3

14-1356 SE01 Rev *

construction

assembly

inspection

handover

in use

Chapel Rd Community

Chapel Rd Community Hamida Master Zohra Dempsey Kerenza McClarnan Tim Lupton Madeleine Mooney Matthew Shanley Stefan White Helen Aston Jason Minsky Tim Spiller John Donnellon Andy Foot Carolyn Primett Lisa Foden Graham Connell Keith Dalton Jonathan Hayes Michael Brown Chris Williams Wicksteed Mark Scrivens Joel Rock

project team

key


project timeline

engagement & development

COOL WALL activity WORKSHOP Using a range of precedents and a ‘cool wall’ within the community centre we discussed with the children and parents what they wanted from the playground. Intial montages and the cool wall were left up until our next visit during which residents on site had a chance to look at the ideas and give their feedback. Whilst in Blackpool we also visited the seafront and the piers, giving us inspiration for the project whilst thinking of Romani Gypsy heritage, particularly in the context of Blackpool 31st July

AUG

The use of precedents in engaging the children and parents in the design process was pivotal to the success of the project. Not only for us to understand their wants and needs but also as a tool to form a stronger level or trust and a relationship with the community. The examples above are elements we have been able to integrate in a varied number of ways into the design of the playground.

SEP


concept design

design proposal and inspiration

The overview of the proposed concept design is shown below. The key elements are identified, drawing together the themes that have been integrated into the design. Although the design has developed a great deal from this initial scheme, these key elements are still very much visible within the final design. Although the commission was for a playground to sit within the designated space, we have seen this as an opportunity to transform the appearance and environment of the whole site. At this stage, funding only covers the main equipment within the play area, which we hope will reinforce community cohesion. It is hoped any potential future funding could go towards improving the rest of the site.

BMX/bike track around site

Water play area

Seating area for parents

Infant area with sand pit, balance beams and see-saw

Example of the decorative ‘Vardo’ Romani wagon.

Vardo shaped entrance and seating into the playground

Climbing wall

The traditional end-of-the-pier carousel Decorative banner

Basket Swing

Skills and ball games along the fence panels

Carousel motif around the fence

The ‘Wall of Death’, seen at the carnival or circus

potential of playgrounds as the locus of a truly public, neighbourhood-generating place Liane Lefaivre


concept design

design proposal and inspiration

The sketches above show the various elements integrated within the concept design for the playground. At this stage of the design a larger, masterplan was being proposed for the site but we have still been able to integrate the majority of what is being shown here on a smaller scale. The design utilises the already existing fence and integrates a number of the iconic images that were identified through the design process, both from the community and also our own investigations and experimentations.


project timeline

engagement & development

The examples above show elements we have been able to integrate into the design of the playground, some in a literal way and others in a more subtle or interpretive reference.

AUG

SEP

CONCEPT DESIGN WORKSHOP Following the initial workshop and a number of meetings between Maddi, Matt, Stefan and Helen, a concept scheme was proposed and shown to the community. The children were asked to explain what they liked and disliked about the proposal, as well as how they wanted to use the playground. We also explored building structures and constructing an ‘indoor playground’ within the community centre. The children explored triangulation of the geodesic dome and began to 14th Aug


design development

model making and prototypes

1:50 model exploring the use of the fence and level changes

Cut-out of the construction pieces for the 1:20 lasercut model

The ‘rib’ structure of the design shown here exposed

The ‘boat end’ of the climbing wall supported by the structure


design development

model making and prototypes

1:20 model shown in use above. The decoration used on the playground fencing

The canopy entrance referencing the Romani Vardo

Construction of the 1:2 test model made in plywood

The fins, ribs, slots, and joints were tested within the model


project timeline

engagement & development

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION We took the 1:20 model of the playground to site to show the community and placed it in the play area to visualise what the space would look like. We walked out the playground design in the site and explained the benefits of the equipment and the different types of play. We also met with Tim Lupton, playground and equipment technician at Blackpool council about the design, maintenance and the handover of the project. We discussed the ‘kit of parts’ construction and the completion of a manual for the hand-over process from ourselves to Blackpool Council. 25th Sept

SEP

Part of the design is to soften the existing imposing fence by decorating it with a range of imagery including a boat and crashing waves, wind and birds and also a carousel. The children were asked to choose their favourite animals for the carousel and decided on a horse, a tiger and a giraffe!

1:100 Elevation of the decorative fence

OCT


proposed playground

A PLAYABLE SPACE AT CHAPEL ROAD


proposed playground

A PLAYABLE SPACE AT CHAPEL ROAD


types of play

facilitating play and the imagination

Attunement Play

Body Play and Movement

Object Play

Social Play

Imaginative and Pretend Play

Storytelling-Narrative Play

Creative Play

Play has been studied by those such as Jean Piaget who looked at cognitive development in children1, and more recently by Stuart Brown from the National Institute of Play and his theory of play beyond the confines of childhood. The National Institute defines play in 7 ways, one of many definitions of play, and these are shown above.2 These play types have then be identified within the model of the main piece of equipment, showing the diversity and complexity of the design.

1 Mooney, Carol Garhart. Theories Of Childhood. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2000. 2. http://www.ted.com/talks/stuart_brown_says_play_is_more_than_fun_it_s_vital


construction

materials and methodology

The choice of materials for the project was extremely important and something we considered from the outset of the concept design. We quickly identified the restraints of the budget and tried to maximise the design potential and experience we had as a team. This lead us to a construction method that utlises a ‘kit of parts’ idea, similar to the WikiHouse method, that allows greater potential for the scheme than would have done with standard playground construction materials. Working with a tight budget has meant we have had to keep a careful eye on costs and we have been fully involved in calculating material and construction costs along the way.

18mm treated marine plywood

145 x 45mm anti-slip deck boards

145 x 44mm planed and treated timber

Blackpool Travellers Community Playground summary costing 4943

Consultation and sketch design

materials

Metal rod footing

44Phase 1 x 44mm treated timber battons detailed design

complete

1000

Blackpool Travellers Community Playground

summary costing Materials Machining

2040.5 ext. quote 2000 ext. quote

special equipment inc fixings and hire Consultation and sketch design sand pit, cargo net etc.

4943 complete 1349.7 ext. quote

Phase 1

Cutting the marine ply on the CNC router

detailed design 1000 off‐site Assembly 1600 ph1 site assembly panels and decking 3000 Materials 2040.5 Rospa certificate 500 Machining 2000 total special equipment inc fixings and hire Phase 1 consists of the bespoke play equipment only sand pit, cargo net etc. 1349.7

Phase 2

off‐site Assembly 1600 ph1 site assembly panels and decking 3000 Consultation / engagement 500 Rospa certificate 500 Detailed design 1000 total materials 869 machining 1050 Phase 1 consists of the bespoke play equipment only Site assembly 2500 Special equipment inc. fixings Phase 2

est est ext. quote ext. quote

16433.22

total phase 1 and 2 23897.22

ext. quote

est est price price ext quote ext quote est

16433.22

total phase 1 and 2 23897.22

1545 ext quote

Consultation / engagement 500 price Detailed design 1000 price total from 7464 to 4000 estimated materials 869 ext quote machining 1050 ext quote Site assembly 2500 est Phase 2 includes the template and drawings for painting, planting and BMX track but does nto include their construction or material supply Special equipment inc. fixings 1545 ext quote

Assembling the cut pieces off-site

Specialist equipment separate supply and installation total New swing

from

7464 to

4000

estimated

Option 1 Large pendulum 5250 ext quote Phase 2 includes the template and drawings for painting, planting and BMX track but does nto include their construction or material supply Option 2 A frame pendulum 3600 ext quote Surfacing Specialist equipment separate supply and installation

Detail showing connection of climbing wall boards to the structural fins Constructing the pieces on-site

technical design sketches

WikiHouse method of construction.

1

1 http://www.wikihouse.cc/guide

Footing detail showing bracket, plate and bolts

Option 1 New swing

wet pour

2300 ext quote

Option 2 Option 1

rubber mulch Large pendulum

500 ext quote 5250

option 1

between 23600 and 27997.22 31447.22

estimated range: from 7550 to 3600 ext quote 4100 total = A frame pendulum and option 2 Surfacing Maintenance liability for Blackpool City Council All prices excluding VAT Option 1 wet pour 2300 ext quote as per more like 1000 per year (Mark Scrivens) 1/39th of the current maintenance cost for the exisitng 38 play option 1 between Option 2 rubber mulch 500 ext quote 23600 and estimated range: from 7550 to 4100 total = 27997.22 and option 2 31447.22 Option 2

costings - summary

Maintenance liability for Blackpool City Council

All prices excluding VAT


construction

off site prefabrication


construction

on site Assembly

11.07


completion

Final Images

11.10


completion

Final Images


completion

Final Images


Because a playground doesn’t have to cost a million bucks and come in a box. In fact, it’s better if it doesn’t. Paige Johnson


grow your own community 5th year design project matthew shanley manchester school of architecture


participatory events workshop

p rep aration an d setu p

th e ev en t

“community growing spaces in cheetham could be a great way to get people together, and it would be lovely to have your own fresh fruit and veg.�

Event Participant


food and the city

food culture, trends & urban production

continuous productive urban landscapes

Urban agriculture - designing the productive city Planners and activists across the globe suggest that the practice of urban cultivation is outstripping policy support. The concept of productive urban landscapes proposes a framework in which urban agriculture can contribute to more sustainable and resilient food systems

The CPUL concept. Green corridors provide a continuous network of productive open space containing footpaths and cycle ways. Fields for urban agriculture and other outdoor work and leisure activities are located within the network and serve adjacent builtup areas

Map 1: CPUL Concept, Bohn&Viljoen Architects, 2002, Viljoen A, Bohn K, Howe J. Continuous productive urban landscapes. Oxford: Architectural Press; 2005. Map 2: Bohn K, Viljoen A. The edible city: Envisioning the continuous productive urban landscape (CPUL). FIELD. 2011; 4 (1): 149--161. p.150 (edited by author)


IUC

Vis

Urban agriculture - designing Cheetham as A productive city A key characteristic is Corridors of growing - physical connections to form a network made up of footpaths and cycle-ways with the potential for food production along them. Linking with existing growing locations, natural habitats and other outdoor spaces, both leisure and commercial, the intention is to create a multifunctional open urban space network,

primary growing corridors

existing open green space

Potential sites for urban agriculture

Non-vehicular routes: footpaths & cycleways


Vis


Vis


Vis


Vis


orchard site - cpul ben c h

Vis

The proposed orchard site is realtively large and the orchard could be expanded into queens park and further into smedlry, Cheetham hill and crumpsall. the site will also be a location for the cpul bench which will weave along the river and amongst the trees.


cpul bench - collaborative project

Vis

THE CPUL BENCH IS SHOWN HERE IN THE SMEDLEY LANE/IRK VALLEY ORCHARD SITE.


‘growers mess’ montage

View from south west of goldstone gardens looking towards growers mess. And associated productive landscape


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