Site Analysis
Façades stretching along Valley Road all contain similarities and variations of the traditional closed ‘Maltese balcony’. This, together with the distribution of colours and proportions of openings/ layouts were carefully analysed when implementing changes to the site elevation.
Existing Elevation
Sun Path
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SITE Valley Road
Being that this design workshop is oriented towards the needs/ technical as pacts that arise from catering for such needs, this was taken a step further. the environment throughout the entirety of the process (from seed to consu discussed and eventually implemented in the design process, as to encoura
spects of a flower shop and focusing on minimizing the environmental imThe current ‘flowering business; floriculture’ has a detrimental effect on umer). Hence, an existing notion of ‘slow flowers’ (locally grown) has been age and favour such flowers over imported ones.
A [SLOW] FLOWER
Through respecting the existing layout of the townhouse, the proposed allocation o This was attained through careful planning as to both entice and educate the buyer selling space due to ‘slow flower’
This whole concept seeks to not only promote local growers, but to strengthen, thr goes beyond merely buying a local flower over a ‘foreign one’, but surpassing the quality and acknowledging the indirect effects of such actions, in believing that the
1. Growth (chemical use) 2. Cool chosen cut flowers 3. Transport (cooled) 4. Stored & Sold (cooled)
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of spaces calls for a return to a more basic, locally grown approach to the business. r as they move through the physical space, while still balancing the imported flower limitations and economic factors.
rough educating the buyer, existing relationships within the community. This notion e fact that such local flowers which may not be seasonal, in demand or of inferior e clients overall satisfaction is greater than that of a larger, cheaper, Danish rose.
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Elevation - Sketches
Why intervene on facade; Shift focus on flowers (immediate viewer association), Create a dynamic, intriguing shop front as to entice customers Enhance traditional elements through alterations
Concept Sketches
Spatial Allocation
Circle size is proportional to required physical space and importance.
Zoning Breakdown waste
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Allocation of space complements the existing townhouse layout and its respective natural characteristics, and planned out in close relation to the use of the space and the environmental characteristic required.
energy
Space allocatio from further brea such ‘needs’ and effect of what is both directly and (waste), as to bet and accommodat such needs physi
on derived aking down d their direct s produced, d indirectly tter diversify te/ translate ically.
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Retained/ Removed Features
The exterior fabric and materiality of the townhouse was retained. Slight changes in the layout o changes were compared to other alternatives, and only carried out when seen to be the best so
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Ground Floor
The original layout of the house catered for 2 separate entrances into the space. This divide continued throughout the first ‘portion’ of the house. As this naturally would now cater for the shop front/ selling space, such partition walls were removed. This allowed for a larger, more open selling space, as will be seen in the furniture/ layout plans in the coming pages.
The small, tight stairwell locate house connected all three floo den. Having the original intent ment of goods between floors stairwell was deemed too narr Moreover, upon studying cas tion within the spaces (shown i casts large shadows, for many well as minimizing indirect ligh creating awkward space in the
of its subsequent floors were, however minimal, adjusted as to better suit required needs. Such olution. This being said, the overall character and layout of the townhouse was retained. First Floor
ed towards the back end of the ors together with the back garto retain this feature for moveand adjacent store rooms, the row and somewhat hazardous. st shadows and light penetrain coming pages), the stairwell y hours, on the backgarden, as ht at the back end, while also e back garden.
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Original Walls Proposed Walls (Partition)
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Ventilation Breakdown N
Utilizing the existing stairwell and internal courtyard as to maximize natural ventilation through desired areas throughout the house, making use of the ‘Stack Effect’ phenomena.
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Continuous curves making up the outside planters shop front, draw in customers in blurring the shop w are located at the cooler back end of the house. T furthest end having easy access to the in-house back garden. Access to the residential floor is hidde a slide-able door in the store front.
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Roof space caters for the continuation of flower growth, while plants are pushed to the edge for aesthetic purposes when viewed from the street. Planters also help create a serene space on the roof level.
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Lighting Plan N
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LED Panel Lighting Retrofit LED Fluorescent Tubes
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Outdoor Spot Lights
Outdoor Ambience Light
Recessed Spot Lights
Forced Air Cooling
Extractor Fan Evaporator Coolant Outdoor Condensing Unit
Forced air cooling can be said to be the cheapest, most flexible way of cooling and maintaining the temperature for (freshly) cut flowers. The system comprises of flower boxes arranged parallel to each other, leaving a 60cm gap in between. An exhaust fan is placed on one end, and axial flow flows through the boxes in an unrestricted manner. Negative pressure is created as air is drawn through the central plenum, through the use of a fastened tarpaulin. The volume flow rate against the anticipated pressure drop in the central plenum is then estimated.
Planter LED Ambience Lights Bouquet Separator Planter Membrane Layer Exterior Cover Steel Legs Passive humidity is attained by grouping plants together on a bed of half- soaked pebbles in the tray. Inspiration is drawn from the narrative explained in the beginning pages, and the planter is almost seen as an extended picnic basket.
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Tile Reusal
Due to the need to change original tiles deemed not appropriate for a space (spillage prone area too slippery, such whole tiles may be reused for cladding around planters, while broken tiles may be crushed and used as aggregate in the concrete mixture.
Skylight
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Wear Layer Water Path Sand Binding Layer
Vinyl Core Backing Layer Limestone Floor Membrane Hardstone
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Consultation Room Located towards the front, the room is accessible through the shop, and overlooks the framed busy street on the south facing facade, while intriguing pedestrians through its tinted glass as they look through the printed shop name and view the ‘forest room’.
Shadow Analysis
The layout for the planters in the back garden stemmed from studying the suns pat the summer and winter solstice. Through this, the cast shadows on the garden wh able conditions for flower growth on local types of (indigenous) flowers, the plante conditions (ex- max sunlight penetration, shaded and well ventilated etc..). June 21st
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th throughout the year, particularly at here found. Studying then the favourers were placed as to maximize such
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2 Shady and wet (proximity to water storage) throughout the year. Low intensity sunlight during winter months. 4pm
3 Shaded during morning hours. Intense sunlight and afternoon sun until sunset.
Garden Boundary 4pm
Cast Shadows
Outdoor Area
Specific flowers can be planted in the separated planters. Their location depends etc). During periods where flowers may not be in abundance, planters may be left ents. Planters are water directly from the underground cistern as it pumps water throug planters are watered through drip irrigation and each have valves as to cater for d
on what natural characteristics they depend on (sunlight, amount of shaded hours t empty for an efficient crop rotation cycle, allowing for the soil to regain its nutri-
gh the pipes and to the second class water tank at roof level. As to maximize water, different water amounts that flowers require. summer
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Hyoseris frutescens
Romulea melitensis
Anacamptis urvilleana
Papaver rhoeas
Antirrhinum majus
Gladiolus segetum
Urginea maritima
Narcissus serotinus
Lobularia maritima
Palaeocyanus crassifolius
Chrysanthemum coronarium
Ranunculus bullatus
Water System Second Class Water Tank
Domestic Water Tank
Drip Irrigation Existing Cistern
Secondary Water System
Rainwater Collection Path
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Water Cycle Government Main Supply
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Water efficiency is maximized through making use of the existing rainwater gutter system, which collects at the existing underground cistern. Such second class water is then fed to a separate water tank and is used for watering the plants (through drip irrigation) and plumbing. Water from the government mains is collected into a separate water tank, and distributed to domestic outlets (kitchen area).
Valve
Water used for flowers/ plants eventually evaporated and condenses as to form a natural closed water cycle.
Plumbing Plan N
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R.W.G Rainwater Gulley
S.& V.P. Soil & Vent Pipe
W.G. Waste Gulley
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Runoff Gulley