Portfolio for Part 2 Architectural Assistant by michellesmhoe

MICHELLE HOE Application for Part 2 Architectural Assistant Selected Works 2016-2022

SWAN ISLAND’S BOATYARD YEAR 3 BUILDING PROJECT Site: Swan Island, Twickenham, London Bartlett School of Architecture

The ability for ropes to be in tension and slack is a fascinating behavior. This allows it to be pulled, tied and anchored. This project is focused on the use of rope as a construction material, inspired by the everyday life on the water. The proposal of a new boatyard for Swan Island in Richmond intends to create a lightweight structure that contrasts the hectic activities that go on within.

Abstract view of the threads 1:100 model trying to work out the mechanism of the opening roof structure that is operated by threads

It aims at having a passive interface that mimics the mechanism of an operating boat with sail facades and rigging roofs. This project celebrates life on Swan Island, bringing together the two communities across the River Thames through the use of brightly coloured ropes and a ferry crossing.

Views of the boatyard, showing different conditions of the workshop

Renderings from V-Ray and Photoshop through Rhino

1:50 making of a tension model

The grid system is inspired by string instruments, having it tied across the river to create tension for the weaving and opening rooftops.

Idea Sketch

Roof plan: navigations around the building 4

A BIRD WATCHER’S RETREAT YEAR 5 BUILDING PROJECT Site: Dungeness, Kent Bartlett School of Architecture

Nested in the wetlands of eerie Dungeness, the project proposes a setting for bird watchers that hope to escape into nature. The project reflects on the existing site – a vast, flat, and shingle-filled landscape with a vibrant bird wildlife. Designed to be experienced across four seasons, the spatial and experiential qualities of the project are conceived around the notion of framing small precise moments and creating a space of timelessness and tranquillity. The project embodies and celebrates the passing of time, offering a place for rich encounters between humans, birds, and its environment. Exploded Isometric of a Shingle Room

Moments and scenes from the retreat (taken from an animated film)

Renderings from Enscape

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LEGEND 1. RETREAT ENTRANCE 2. CONCIERGE ROOM 3. BACK OF HOUSE 4. LOBBY 5. RECEPTION 6. ADMIN OFFICE 7. WASHROOMS 8. BAR SEATING 9. OUTDOOR BONFIRE 10. BAR HIDE 11.EXPERIENTIAL CORRIDOR 12. LOOKOUT HIDE 13. SHINGLE ROOMS 14. LAKE ROOMS 15. ECHO NEST WALLS 16. INDOOR DINNING 17. OUTDOOR DINNING FOREST 18. SAND MARTIN NEST BANK 19. STAR GAZING ROOM 20. MEDITATION PODS 21. PV PANELS 22. NEW DIGGINGS 23. SERVICE ENTRANCE

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The plan consist of small built elements that are elegantly scattered and arranged across the site’s shingle landscape. Each element is designed to correspond to different bird habitats - grasslands, wetlands and the shingle. Additionally, the arrangement and layout curates a sensory journey for it’s visitors, starting from the discrete underground entrance, through the lobby-bar spaces and to the rooms facing East. The project uses lighting as a method to control the sense of time in the retreat. 7

Steps are designed into the landscape in areas where the slope gradient is over the limit. Not only practical, but these steps will also add movement to water flow when it rains, acting as a water feature. Slopes that are within the safe limit are kept smooth and natural to promote free play. Pathways, channels and rooms are also introduced to create more surfaces and spaces for people to inhabit. Channels are designed for water harvesting as well as a structure for play when it is dry.

TERRAIN PLAY

AFFORDANCE THEORY “Affordance theory states that the world is perceived not only in terms of object shapes and spatial relationships but also in terms of object possibilities for action. This theory can be applied to the playscape as these sculptural elements can be perceived differently by different users. For instance, these steps can act as a place to rest, gather, climb or play.

CARLO SCARPA Scarpa uses channels and ponds to bring water into his architecture and landscape. The flow of water in the garden of Queruni Stampalia creates a very tranquil atmosphere. In addition to its aesthetic qualities, water is also used in the garden to irrigate the grass.

DIANA MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN The Diana Memorial Fountain is a sculptural form that focuses on the movement of water through a series of patterns to generate different water movements that engages with the user. It utilises the natural slope of the site to divert the water downwards. It shares the same concept of activating a public space.

YEAR 4 BUILDING PROJECT Site: Venice, Italy Bartlett School of Architecture This project provides a simple and compelling scheme for a hidden garden site of Venice. To create a surreal and artificial glass hill as a new form of public landscape, where the only other topography of Venice was surrendered to the use of the Biennale. The surface slopes are designed to imitate a natural landscape. Like on a hill, the angle of slope and safety of users is based on their judgment of risk. This landscape aims to push the limits of risk in play using architecture. 3D printed wood concept model

SCULPTING A PLAYSCAPE To explore the possibilities of the landscape, this model was made to start introducing sculptural qualities that would respond to both children and water. This model focuses on creat-

ISAMU NOGUCH

Noguchi is a landscape architect who designe ter his first work Play Mountain was criticised fo signed Contoured Playground, a gentle and sm delicate and intricate qua

GLASS BUILD-UP

A combination of glass tiles with different specification (transparency, colour, grip) are used for the surface. Glass was chosen as a material due to Venice’s rich glass industry and craftsmanship.

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Joint backing rod, silicon sealing profile Double glazed laminated glass w bespoke glass layer, 46mm L channel frame, welded U channel secondary structure, welded

The glass build up is a combination of laminated and insulated glass. Laminated glass is used for safety reasons as the glass will be used as flooring. The PVB film layer holds the glass together if it is broken. Double glazing if used to retain indoor heat during winter months and trap heat from the sun during the summer. It also reduces condensation and energy consumption. A bespoke layer of glass will be layered on top, maintaining the warranty of the glass below.

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TRIANGULATION

2 No. 6mm laminated w PVB film

10mmx10mmx3mm rubber with by adhesive layered, and kiln formed a glass artist called Richard

1No. 10mm (bespoke finish), 1No. 6mm, laminated w PVB film

1No. 10mm (bespoke finish), 1No. 6mm, laminated w PVB film finish glass layer for the glazing. It gives the impression

16mm air filled cavity

larger sheet, which makes it easier for assembly. 16mm air filled cavity

2 No. 6mm laminated w PVB film

Parish. A similar technique can be used to produce the of many smaller pieces but is fused together to create

Panels become more opaque as the curvatire decreases. Opaque panels have more grip.

16mm air filled cavity

BESPOKE GLASS SHEETS

Patterned sheets made with glass threads are cut,

1No. 10mm (bespoke finish), 1No. 6mm, laminated w PVB film

2 No. 6mm laminated w PVB film

The curvature of the roof is broken down into straight pieces of triangles to reduce manufacturing costs. This resulted in a faceted curve that still appears smooth from a distance. The sizing of the panels depends on the degree of curvature. The larger the curvature, the smaller the pieces. A dimensional analysis have been done to see the limitations of this.

10mmx10mmx3mm rubber with adhesive

2 No. 6mm laminated w PVB film

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PRIMARY COLOUR

GRADIENT COLOUR

RUBBER GRIP PERCENTAGE 35% 50%

TRANSPARENCY (BITMAP)

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1No. 10mm (bespoke finish), 1No. 6mm laminated, 16mm air filled cavity, 2No. 6mm laminated glass with L channel framing

Secondary U channel framing

Main steel truss, steel hollow sections, Ø120mm

COLOUR The use of primary colours also appeals to younger children. From research, children are more attracted to bright block colours rather then pastels and neutral shades. This is because it helps kids them distinguish objects from one another. Children tend to associate colours to meaning and items at an early age. Colours on the surface correlates to slope angles.

TILE TYPES

ROOF CONSTRUCTION A set of tiles are created base of the specification of each surface Roof conconstruction consist of the main truss structure and a second framing the glass panels. The secondary framing is made from U channels in order dition. Tile types were originated from three primary colours usedforto to hold the framing of the glass panels with enough tolerance. indicate slope steepness. From this, six tile combinations were creates to pixalate and blend the colours together. Another set of tiles are created for achieving better grip. This is done with combining tiles with rubber grips at different intensities (35% and 50%). Lastly, two opacity settings are given to the existing opaque tiles to control heat gain and daylighting. Bitmaps are used to quickly render the transparency effects for testing and visualisation. White spaces are clear, black spaces are opaque.

1:5 Joint Detail (Section) 1:20 (Section)

1. 1No. 10mm (bespoke finish), 1No. 6mm laminated with PVB film, 16mm air filled cavity, 2No. 6mm laminated with PVB film 2. Silicon sealing profile 3. Joint backing rod 4. Steel L channel framing for glass panel, welded 5. Steel U channel secondary structure, welded 6. Screw 7. Main steel truss load bearing structure, steel hollow sections, Ø120mm, welded, curved 8. Brushed stainless steel rain gutter 9. Precast concrete

ROOF DETAILS

In order to achieve the disired effect of many small pixalated glass pieces, glass fusing will be used to create larger panels from small pieces. This bespoke piece will be layered above commercial glass. The joint detail for the glass panels is designed to allow a range of angles for the glass curvature. Each glass will have a seperate butt joint framing to be fixed onto a U channel secondary framming on the roof.

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Renderings from V-Ray through Rhino

Section and technical details

Flexible glass panel joinery detail

Rainwater collection/lightwell/playnet detail

On the up, roof abstract views of the glass surface Close

On the roof

FARMER’S KIT

WARMING COMPETITION React Award + Honourable Mention Farmer’s Kit addresses how citizens might adapt to rising temperatures and sea levels when climate change has left much of the city underwater in 2080. It proposes an alternative soluton to food security. 12

DUBAI WORLD EXPO 2020 PROFESSIONAL WORK Site: Dubai, UAE Stage Involved: Competition, Stage 0-4 WOHA Architects, Singapore

Rendered with Lumion and Photoshop through Revit

The Pavilion proposal aim to portray Singapore as a City in a Garden and promote it’s culture. Bringing a lush tropical oasis to the Arabian desert, the key objective of the Singapore Pavilion is to create an inspiring, relaxing environment, that allows the international community of visitors to congregate and engage in a positive, forward looking dialogue. It aims to communicate sustainability and innovation through a direct, experiential and immersive garden environment. The pavilion achieves net-zero energy through 517 solar panels, desalinated water, grow lights, sun tubes and dry mist fans. I was heavily involved in this project from competition to tender stages in a small team of three. I worked closely with landscape architects and produced tender pacakges and authority documents.

Initial concept sketches

Thermal comfort strategy drawing for presentations Worked with sustainability specialist Confidential- Not for reproduction 13

Detail drawing of hanging garden Planter pots were suspended 10m off the ground, accessed from the floor above. Each planter is removable for maintenance. The design of the custom planters went through many iterations, ranging from different materials, sizes, shapes, meshes and structure systems.

Rendered views from ground level entrance

Drawn on Revit

Site plot Confidential- Not for reproduction

Ground strategy and landscape

Three inhabitable green cones

Suspended canopy walk

Hanging garden

PV roof Diagrammatic drawings for presentations and reports. Made with Revit, Rhino, Illustrator and Photoshop 14

Left: View from the entrance

Right: Spining installation in the rainforest cone

Built Outcome

10 UPPER BANK STREET PROFESSIONAL WORK Site: London, UK Stage Involved: Competition Kohn Pederson Fox (KPF), UK

Confidential- Not for reproduction

Made with Rhino and Enscape

This proposal looks at regenerating the podium and ground level of an existing building in Canary Wharf. By opening up and creating an atrium with shops, this increases foot traffic to the building and to the south dock. The public realm aspires to be a space where the public can meet - something that is lacking in the area.

Diagram showing key concept of opening up the site to to the public 16

KING’S COLLEGE LONDON MASTERPLAN PROFESSIONAL WORK Site: London, UK Stage Involved: Stage 0-2 Kohn Pederson Fox (KPF), UK

Activating Waterloo Public Realm

Confidential- Not for reproduction

This project is a masterplan that will provide a collective vision, tested through comprehensive stakeholder engagement, to guide future planning, development, construction and management of the Estate for the next decade and beyond. I was involved in the production of two report documents that consist of multiple site visits, meeting with consultants, studying existing conditions and generating proposals for both Waterloo and Strand campuses.

Views of proposed designs

Made with Rhino and Enscape 17

PROJECT MOSCAVIDE PROFESSIONAL WORK Site: Lisbon, Portugal Stage Involved: Stage 3-4 Kohn Pederson Fox (KPF), UK Professional Renders

This project aims to provide a world class office campus that has the potential of becoming a tech hub in Lisbon. It focuses on well-being and sustainability by reusing existing structures, promotating green spaces and maximising daylighting. I was heaviliy involved in this project from stages 3-4, working on design development, value engineering and the final facade tender package. View of the main interior courtyards with panoramic lifts and timber pergola

Sectional render of the exterior facade with terracotta tiles

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Diagram sketch showing concept of multi-level terraces. Each level has green amenity

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