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
Monday 09:30 Tuesday 09:30 Wednesday 09:30 Thursday 09:30 Friday 09:30 Saturday 09:30 Sunday 09:30
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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
Monday 06:30 Tuesday 06:30 Wednesday 06:30 Thursday 06:30 Friday 06:30 Saturday 09:00 Sunday 09:00
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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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Example: Max 1:15 ramp with 5m length and 333m rise, with 1500mm landings.
Wheelchair spaces with unobstructed view
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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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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
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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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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
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potential of playgrounds as the locus of a truly public, neighbourhood-generating place Liane Lefaivre
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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
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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
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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