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ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO NAOMI WHITE | 120213957

STORIES UNTOLD | SECTION OF AUDITORIUM 6TH YEAR

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STORIES UNTOLD THESIS

SAFE HAVEN

DISCUSSION CHAMBER

RICE ROAD

PRACTICE & MANAGEMENT

PART I UNDERGRAD

PLACEMENT

ADDITIONAL WORK

BIBLIOGRAPHY

CONTACT Naomifwhite@outlook.com

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CONTENTS

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE // MArch Degree // Predicted First Class UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM // BArch Degree // First Class September 2013 - June 2016 CLITHEROE ROYAL GRAMMAR SIXTH FORM A levels // 2010 - 2012 Psychology (A*), Art (A*), EPQ (A*), Mathematics (A), RIBBLESDALE HIGH SCHOOL GCSE // 2005 - 2010 8 A*s 3 As

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AFTER EFFECTS INDESIGN PHOTOSHOP ILLUSTRATOR REVIT AUTOCAD VECTOR WORKS SKETCHUP MODEL MAKING HAND DRAWING BAKING GOODS FOR THE OFFICE COMMUNICATION SKILLS

WORK EXPERIENCE

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE & AWARDS

PANTER HUDSPITH ARCHITECTS Dean Bradley House, 52 Horseferry Rd, London SW1P 2AF September 2016 - April 2018 | July-September 2019 Part 1 Architectural Assistant -Worked on multiple projects at varying scales, from Pre-app through to Construction. -Produced various documents for the planning department and client. -Met with Clients, Contractors and suppliers -Worked on CAD drafting and detailing - Produced visuals

SUNDERLAND, PEACOCK & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS

17 Pimlico

Rd, Clitheroe BB7 2AG 2015 // July-September 2011 // September Architectural Assistant -Completed multiple site surveys, using the data to create accurate CAD plans of each building -Produced a series of evocative 2D and 3D visuals to accompany ongoing projects. -Designed the initial stages of a Communal hub situated on the grounds of Samlesbury Hall (Near Preston)

EAGLE CREST SUMMER CAMP

823 Columbia Rd, Washburn, IL 61570,

United States 2014 // June-July Camp Counsellor - Supported and led groups of underprivileged children over a 6 week period outdoor activities

Mentored first and second year students & working with clients and contractors on a daily basis.

INTERESTS

CURRICULUM VITAE

AWARDS Best 5th year portfolio (2019) Tectonics & Materiality Award (2016) Duke of Edinburgh Award: Bronze (2010) Throughout my time in education I have been consistently recognised for high achievement NOMINATIONS AJ student prize 2019 Best Y3 portfolio RIBA Bronze Medal Matt Carapiet Humanitarian Award EXPERIENCE Nottingham University Christian Union Evangelism Coordinator 2015-2016 Saint-Gobain ( Nottingham University Department of Architecture) 2015 -Competently led a group of 18 students in a live sculpture-design competition and achieved second place Weleda ( Nottingham University Department of Architecture) 2015 -Worked together with a group of students on a live Visitor’s Centre proposal The Solomon Exhibition (The Grand,18 York St, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 2DL) 2011 -Organised an Art Exhibition for charity which raised £6000 in total, providing in £3000 for the ‘Solomon Project’.

STORIES UNTOLD 6TH YEAR THESIS

LUCY

NAOMI

EDINBURGH LITERATURE We based our initial thesis research around the concept of Edinburgh Literature, given we both had an interest in how narrative had shaped the city. Our thesis developed over time due to our different strands of research. Representation has been a key driver in our process and thesis development. Beginning by experimenting with collaging

techniques, designing narrative

sequences to navigate through

a book as you would a building.

TOWARDS ARTHURS SEAT

EDINBURGH CASTLE

WRITER’S MUSEUM

MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD

STORYTELLING CENTRE

THE PEOPLE’S STORY

OLD CANNONGATE THEATRE SCOTTISH POETRY LIBRARY

Robert Burns

Robert Louis Stevenson Walter Scott John Knox

CASTLE

Map showing locations of importance to key literary figures, primarily along the Royal Mile

SITE ANALYSIS THE LITERARY HEART OF EDINBURGH Having researched Literature and Edinburgh, It becamse apparent that the majority of literary links were along the Royal Mile. We therefore based our project on that. The concentration of these located literary encounters is highest in the Old Town, with many works using the Royal Mile as settings.

LITERATURE PSYCHOLOGICAL QUALITIES

PHYSICAL EXPRESSION

WRITER PROTAGONIST

DEAF PROTAGONIST

COMBINED PROGRAMMES INTO PROPOSAL

PROPOSAL

Two protagonist groups, identified by themes bridging historic edinburgh, authors and present-day. One group suffer from loneliness , anxiety, depression shaped by negative effects of social media One group deaf, need of a voice and platform to be heard, education to be understood Both suffer from isolation and loneliness, proven to be eased by reading fiction and expressing stories.Intertwining programmes, one introverted, writing stories, one extroverted, deaf theatre to express those stories

PROTAGONIST I Life revolving around perfect little squares. Valuing â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;likesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; based on image rather than genuine connections with depth.

A survey by the Royal Society for Public Health found ‘Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and Twitter all led to increased feelings of depression, anxiety, poor body image and loneliness’ in 14-24 year olds.

Using literary imagination as a generator to appeal to senses, ‘to understand and implement a literary imagination at the roots of an architecture capable of producing communicative atmospheres, both emotive and cognitive, for embodied human action, conveying its meanings in a multisensory way’ (Alberto Perez-Gomez 2018).

PROPOSAL

WRITING PROCESS

READING PROCESS

Archive of narrative

Library spaces to escape reality and enter the fictional world

IMAGINATION

LONG-TERM MEMORY THOUGHT

Escape spaces to reflect on the crossing between fiction and reality

Discussion, inspiration and thought provoker

OUTPUT DUALITY

REFLECTION

THOUGHT PERCEPTION

Creative escape spaces to write and produce

ENCODER

Therapeutic effect on loneliness, anxiety and depression, enhancing emotional intelligence and reconnecting the mind with personal narrative, imagination and reality.

ENCODER LONG-TERM MEMORY

Library spaces to exhibit and discuss work

RECONNECTION

OUTPUT

THE WRITERS MIND IDENTIFYING CONGNITIVE PROCESSES TO INFORM THE PROGRAMME

PROTAGONIST II The Deaf community OF Edinburgh. Excluded from Scottish culture, seen and not heard . They have a strong root in Edinburgh but not yet fully acknowledged

Scottish Culture is intrinsically linked with oral storytelling and literature

This means that the deaf community are not just excluded from Scottish literature but also Scottish culture.

Almost all early deaf therapy was based on the assumption of the deaf community lacking intelligence.

Speaking communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s often acted on the Deaf Communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf with negative results.

Edinburgh does however have a history of Deaf education

The proposal aims to tackle this entrenched attitude of ignorance

HOW HAS THE DEAF COMMUNITY BEEN EXCLUDED FROM SCOTTISH CULTURE THROUGH ORAL TRADITIONS?

DEAF EXCLUSION

PROPOSAL

PROPOSAL As a result of the historic issue of exclusion, my proposal seeks to overturn this by creating a platform for te deaf community to engage with and perform the historic novels of edinburgh on the royal mile

SPACE & PROXIMITY

LIGHT & COLOUR

VIBRATIONS & ACOUSTICS

SENSORY REACH

MOBILITY & PROXIMITY

SEEN AND NOT HEARD Deaf design requirements https://www.curbed.com/2016/3/2/11140210/gallaudet-deafspace-washington-dc

BOOKCASES WITH MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS E.G STAIRS & SEATS

LEVELS IN THE BUILDING WHICH MIRROR THE TOPOGRAPHY OF EDINBURGH

PARASITIC INTERVENTIONS

ARCHITECTURAL MOTIFS

Based on the motifs of narrative in Edinburgh The proposal aims to interconnect the introvert world of the writer with the extrovert world of the deaf performer, intermingled with the public. The scheme creates a continuous cycle of creativity in which the performers act out the work of the writers who are in turn inspired by the performances of the actors.

HIDDEN NOOKS

INTERCONNECTION

TRON KIRK THE RUINS

CHESSELS COURT THE SCHOOL

JOHN KNOX HOUSE THE GATEWAY

ST GILES THE PLATFORM

BASIL SPENCE STAIRS THE TOWER

CHOSEN SITES Bsed on research, it seemed appropriate to allocate 5 different schemes to the Royal mile, in which the two programmes intertwined. All the sites and proposals involve parasitic structures attaching to existing heritage structures. Choice and detailing of materials ensures definition and clarity between existing and new, protecting the integrity of the architectural heritage.

THE RUINS

THE SCHOOL

THE GATEWAY

THE PLATFORM

PROPOSALS Following earlier research, Robert Louis Stevenson’s approach of drawing a fictional map to create his story’s setting was adopted. This map of Edinburgh incorporates areas identified as having geographical, historical, symbolic and literary importance.

THE TOWER

THE JOURNEY Of the five proposed interventions along the Royal Mile, each of the two protagonists visits three, travelling in opposite directions but meeting to interact in the central storytelling centre.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKus65khyis

ANIMATION STOORYBOARD EXCERPT We decided upon representing our work in a narrative format through the use of animation. Please watch our animation at the shown link

THE ARCHIVE | Tron Kirk To Remember Representing the long-term memory of the writer, the vaults beneath the South Bridge house artefacts of importance to the city and its people. They inspire the writer, reconnecting them with the past of the place and their own personal memories.

Section through archive intervention, in the context of the Royal Mile 22

1 Existing stone walls 2

2 Existing vaulted stone ceiling 3 Existing uneven stone floor surface

4 Framed view to activity below 5

Design allows person to sit within the structure increase physical contact with archive

4 New timber frame structure, partitioning the cavernous volumees into more personal spaces and displaying arhive curiosities 5 New smoothsurfaced stone forming transitions between spaces withing the heavy rough walls

Perspective view inside archive â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;caveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

STRUCTURAL VIEW INTERACTIVE FURNITURE

Concrete arches provide partial covering for the urban garden area

ng ldi i u B C

TRTANSTITION SPACE

PLANS

EXPLODED STRUCTURE The architectural language further connects the two archive buildings by continuing the arched geometry, seemingly growing from the ‘cave’ and

parasitic timber structures from the

kirk, as they meld together.

Plan as existing, showing layout of historic fabric beneath the Kirk floor

Mi le Ro ya l

St re et

B Bu il di ng

Steps are constructed from stone to continue the historic materiality

Wy nd

Hi gh

In du s ar tria ea l

Ma rl in ’s

Co ur ty ar d

Bu il di ng

Timber frame structures provide display shelves and public seating

1& 2

Ce ll ar

Ce ll ar s

Ce ll ar

1 Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wynd route reestablished as primary route through kirk

2 Raised timber platforms to protect archaeological importance of foundations

3 Structure at entrance to frame view through kirk upon arrival

4 New timber frame structures to display archive curiosities, arranged above the historic foundations to appropriate some of their past spacial qualities.

A 200mm gap is left between the new timber platform flooring and the foundations, to further define new fabric from the historic. Raised timber platforms allow the visitor to walk the same routes as those five Centuries before, while preserving the building fabric.

STRUCTURAL VIEW BUILDING ON THE FOUNDATIONS

THE OLD DEAF SCHOOL | Chessels Court To Learn | Located at the ‘old school’ • • • • • •

Accessible but also private Links to Midlothian Patrick Geddes history Deaf history Site of Brodie crime which lead to his capture Inspiration for Stevenson

KEY | WRITERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S USE | PUBLIC USE | DEAF EDUCATION USE

VIEW OF INSTALLATION FROM CANNONGATE THROUGH CHESSELS COURT ARCHES

| EXISTING BUILDING | PROPOSED BUILDING EXPLODED VIEW FROM ABOVE

INTERACTIVE FURNITURE • •

•

Documenting deaf history Vertical panels hide eyes or mouth, obscuring communication and providing a glimpse into life as a deaf citizen Educates on bsl

THE STORYTELLING CENTRE To Translate and Inspire Located at the ‘walls’ and ‘gateway’ • Links to Defoe • Links to John Knox • Accessible • Prominent • Links to Nature • Avoid Jury Inn, due to too small a programme • Occupation of the streets • Already taps into deaf community • Current proposal has a limited function

HISTORIC SITE OF NETHERBOW

MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD WORLD’S END

SOUTH SIDE

ACCOMODATION OF LOCATION OF THE AUTHOR OF SIGN COLLAPSE OF LANGUAGE BOOKS,

ACCOMODATION OF

LOCATION OF

JOHN KNOX, KEY

HISTORIC JOHN

FIGURE IN THE

KNOX CHURCH

TENEMENT HOUSING

NORTH SIDE CARRUBERS CHRISTIAN CENTRE MOUBRAY

JOHN KNOX

HOUSE

STORYTELLING CENTRE SITE OF HISTORIC KING’S WALL

SITE MATERIALITY COBBLES

SLATE

RANDOM RUBBLE

TILES

STONE

HIGH STREET AT THE STORYTELLING CENTRE THE MATERIAL PALETTE FOR THE PROPOSAL

SHUTTERED CONCRETE

TIMBER

RENDER

STORYTELLING CENTRE

MOUBRAY

L MI

JOHN

HOUSE

KNOX

A OY

REMOVAL OF EXISTING STORYTELLING CENTRE

RETAIN ‘THE WALL’ & HISTORIC BUILDINGS

THE CURRENT STORYTELLING CENTRE DOES NOT FUFIL THE REQUIRED NEEDS FOR STORYTELLING AND CAN BE REBUILT FOR MORE PURPOSE

THE ‘WALL’ FEATURE OF THE STORYTELLING CENTRE WILL ALSO BE RETAINED GIVEN IT IS A SIGNIFICANT REFERENCE TO THE HISTORIC KINGS WALL ON SITE

Childrens’ reading space

Extrovert entrance for deaf theatre Visual connection

More private entrance, drawing writer/reader down into the building

GF Plan

LF Plan

INTERACTION OF OLD AND NEW

ZONING GF

Reading nook

Ticket check

Stairs

Seating

Foyer

Stage

Writer’s Library

Education on BSL

Reading nook

Backstage

Writing exhibition

Foyer

Stage Fitting

Rehearsal space

STORYTELLING CETNRE

Sketch plans (only GF and LG)

LGF

INTERCONNECTION PROGRAMME ARRANGMENT SHOWING INTER-WEAVING NATURE OF SEPARATE USERS’ PROGRESSIONS. THROUGH THE BUILDING AND VISUAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE TWO.

DESIGN PROCESS The design of the parasitic entrance aims to create a more prominent feature on the Royal mile whilst uniting the two historic structures of Moubray house and John Knox house. This entrance is for the use of deaf education staff and visitors to the theatre. The design features are a contemporary amalgamation of the surrounding architectural features, aiming to complement the existing structures.

BIRDS EYE VIEW

A | DEAF EDUCATION AND PUBLIC ENTRANCE B | WRITER’S ENTRANCE KEY | WRITER’S USE | PUBLIC USE

| DEAF EDUCATION USE | EXISTING BUILDING | PROPOSED BUILDING

FIRST FLOOR

GROUND FLOOR

BASEMENT

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

ZONING & VIEWS

AXONOMETRIC

KEY

A | DEAF EDUCATION AND PUBLIC ENTRANCE

G | PUBLISHING SPACE

| WRITER’S USE

B | RECEPTION

H | STAIRCASE CONVERTED INTO BOOKCASE

| PUBLIC USE

C | CAFE

I | DEAF EDUCATION EXHIBITION

| DEAF EDUCATION USE

D | LIGHT POD

J | BRIDGE TO REHEARSAL

| EXISTING BUILDING

E | VIEW FROM WRITER’S OFFICE INTO RECEPTION

| PROPOSED BUILDING

F | VIEWING WINDOW FROM PUBLISHERS INTO RECEPTION

E D

C A

PUBLIC & DEAF EDUCATION ENTRANCE 34

GROUND FLOOR AXO

G | SECOND FLOOR MEZZANINE OVERLOOKING REHEARSAL H | FIRST FLOOR MEZZANINE OVERLOOKING REHEARSAL

I |VIEWING PLATFORMS BUILT INTO BOOKCASE J | STEPS FROM REHEARSAL INTO DRESSING ROOMS

K | REHEARSAL L | RECEPTION TO WRITERS EXHIBITION M | PRIVATE ROUTE BEHIND RECEPTION TO ACCESS STAIR

CASE N | PUBLIC STREET SEAT WITH VISUAL ACCESS TO

REHEARSAL O | READING SNUG LIT FROM HIGHER WINDOW

P | ALLEY TO BACK GARDEN

KEY | WRITER’S USE | PUBLIC USE

SECTION THROUGH REHEARSAL SPACE

| DEAF EDUCATION USE | EXISTING BUILDING | PROPOSED BUILDING

GROUND FLOOR AXO

WRITING NOOK

REHEARSAL SPACE

STORYBOARDING

EXTERNAL SEATING NOOK

TRANSLATION

STAGE

DRESSING ROOM WC

OFFICE

SEATING TO EXTERNAL STAGE

GARDEN

A | WRITER’S ENTRANCE LOOKING INTO WRITER’S EXHIBITION

B | BRIDGE TO REHEARSAL LOOKING OVER CORE STAIRCASE

C | VIEW INTO MEZZANINE FROM STORYBOARD

D | VIEW FROM FIRST FLOOR INTO DEAF EDUCATION

E | WORKSHOP

KEY | WRITER’S USE | PUBLIC USE | DEAF EDUCATION USE

LONG SECTION THROUGH REHEARSAL AND STAGE SEATING

D B

| EXISTING BUILDING | PROPOSED BUILDING

GROUND FLOOR AXO

I D K

J C H E G

O B

KEY | WRITER’S USE | PUBLIC USE | DEAF EDUCATION USE

AUDITORIUM SECTION

| EXISTING BUILDING | PROPOSED BUILDING GROUND FLOOR AXO

7 10

5 6

3 4

1 | FOLD OUT STAGE MECHANISM ON WHEELS

2 | RAILS

3 | STAGE

4 | FLOOR

5 | CONNECTION WITH NATURE

Hardwood timber flooring (22mm) Timber frame (75 x 50mm) and (150 x 75mm) Plasterboard (12.5mm) Timber beams 150 x 75mm

Solid wood flooring 22mm Screed 100m In-situ Concrete 250m Insulation 150mm Hardcore 300mm Pile cap dependent on ground conditions In-situ Retaining wall (150mm)

Green roof build up Solid wood flooring 22mm Rockwool acoustic 50mm Glulam 250 x 90mm battens 22 x 22mm Plasterboard 12.5mm

6 | RESTRICTIVE GAP

7 | SUSPENDED TIMBER FLOOR

8 | MAKE UP ROOM - BUILT IN STORAGE

Solid wood flooring 22mm Rockwool acoustic 50mm Glulam 250 x 90mm battens 22 x 22mm Plasterboard 12.5mm

Timber frame 75 x 50mm Plasterboard (12.5mm) Rigid insulation (160mm) Stainless steel brackets In-situ shuttered reinforced concrete(200mm)

9 | WORKSHOP

10 | RETAINING WALL Solid wood flooring 22mm Screed 100m In-situ Concrete 250m Insulation 150mm Hardcore 300mm Pile cap dependent on ground conditions In-situ Retaining wall (150mm)

1.20 DETAIL DEMONSTRATING POP UP STAGE GROUND FLOOR AXO

VIBRATIONS & ACOUSTICS

THE PLATFORM | St. Giles To Perform VIEW FROM STREET WATCHING BRIDGE

ST GILES PERFORMANCE PLATFORM Silent Theatre which performs an accessible interpretation of the stories of those in the Storytelling centre A bridging element which digs into the history of the site and mediates divides

Located at the ‘ruins’ and ‘caves’

THE REFLECTION TOWER Sir Basil Spence Stairs To Reflect The final destination in the writer character’s journey is reflection. Influenced by Robert Burns’ draw to nature for therapeutic effect and his works, the tower removes the user from the busy High Street, elevating them to view the hills above the rooftops.

Perspective view of parasitic tower in context

There is a transition point between opposing characteristics; old and new as well as urban and natural materials.

Where the concrete stair

and metal banisters run out they meet juxtaposing timber frame.

Section through tower showing parasitic structure on existing fabric

THE TOWER

Perspective internal view showing view to Aurthurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat

ALSER STRASSE

Sex work

AUSTRIA

SITE SITE AREA

BALKANS

JOSEFSTADTER STRASSE

BULGARIA

TRAFFICKING ROUTES FROM BULGARIA Given Viennaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s close proximity to the border, trafficked Balkans residents are usually taken straight 7 to Vienna and then either sold on to nearby Austrian cities or taken on to the rest of Europe. THALIASTRASSE

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BURGGASSE-STADTHALLE

AMENITIES

AREAS OF INTERACTION Educational

Markets

Parks

RELEVANCE IN VIENNA Austria currently provides no housing to accommodate trafficked children under 12 even though majority of children trafficked in Austria are under 12.

CONNECTION & IMPORTANT BUILDINGS Going on from the initial research, its important to have a well connected site and encourage and existing connections.

SAFE HAVEN SEMESTER II | 5TH YEAR CHILD TRAFFICKING Austria is known as the bottleneck of European human trafficking, given prominent trafficking routes most commonly originate in the Balkans (primarily Bulgaria) travel up through Austria in order to head to North Europe.

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INTEGRATION & MATERIALITY

DOUBLE SCALE • • • • • • •

DOUBLE SCALE Lighting from above to prevent opportunities for over-lookers into private areas of the design Kids have priority on the basement and upper levels of the design Nature blocks views into the design Framed views of nature guide visitors through the scheme Sunk down private gardens to allow more privacy when outdoors Opportunities for visiting carers to have interaction with the kids Crawl spaces exclusively for children

THREE JOURNEYS • • • • • • • • • • • •

INTEGRATION & MATERIALITY The 3m high active facade Concrete as a mediator between the two cultures Over arching Bulgarian roofs wrapping around the form Aligned pitches with the context Hidden entrances to alley ways Courtyard and alleyway format in the Viennese region of my design The undulating levels of Bulgarian landscape Life between buildings The ‘stone’ façades of the Viennese and Bulgarian buildings The creation of a plaza next to the library Spread out Bulgarian housing The inclusion of coffee culture

• • •

THREE JOURNEYS The resident children Visiting adult carers Visitors to the public Library

DESIGN INTENT

‘KINSHIP’

KINDRED RESIDENTIAL UNIT

SEMI PRIVATE READING SPACE

In the residential unit, given this is a space where the two worlds mix, the ceiling height slowly decreases to indicate that the adult shouldn’t leave their allocated zone.

The climbing bookcase acts as a ladder to the floors above whilst also hosting the books for the reading snug.

INTEGRATION A key aspect of this proposal was the integration of Bulgarian and Viennese culture with the aim to assimilate the children into Viennese life. This was mediated by studying both cultures and vernacular architecture with the aim of merging one cohesively into the other. I therefore embedded features such as Bulgarian folk patterns into the fabric and combined the materiality and arrangments of both typical dwellings.

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SITE AXO A B C D E F G H I J K | M N O P Q R S T

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900-1300mm

900-1400mm Ages 3-12

GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE HALL LEADING INTO STAIRWELL AND CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AREA The bookcase acts as a climbing wall

THERAPY ROOM WITH ESCAPE SEATING WHICH LEADS TO LOWER LEVELS

INDIVIDUAL BEDROOM POD Bookcases built into stairs and walls. The private pod would be located above the sitting girl.

BEDROOM WITH FRAMED VIEW ONTO GREENERY

INTEGRATED SECTION EXPLAINED * way of interacting with trafficked children need a new

The adults and a new form of family. A key element of interest is the heights of the children, I want to design a building which focuses primarily on the ergonomics of children.

Ages 3-12

CHILD ERGONOMICS The scheme consists of a series of spaces designed explicitly to child height and ergonomics. The ceiling heights are limited to 1600mm for children, and seats to 400mm high and steps maximum 125mm high. In areas where there are crawl spaces or areas to climb, the highest point of climbing is 800mm, so children can be aided by other children if necessary

A | ESCAPE POD AND ROOF 1 VMZ standing seam cellular glass VMZ slidding clip in stainless steel Fascia in VMC Zinc Continuous edge flashing PE-film Roofing membrane Fixing plate Glulam beam 500mm deep

2 Terracotta tiles (600 x 350 mm) Tile Battens (22 x 22 mm) Counter Battens (22 x 22 mm) DPM Plywood Board (3.6 mm) Ceiling Joists (secondary) (150 mm) Counter Battens (38 x 38 mm) Thermapitch TP10 Vapour barrier Plaster board (12.5mm) Glulam Rafter (primary) (300 x 200 mm) 6m 3 Timber frame (75 x 50mm) and (150 x 75mm) Plasterboard (12.5mm) Hardwood timber flooring (22mm) Timber frame pod suspended from Glulam beam using steel flitch plates and fixed to wall.

B | CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PLAY CORRIDOR AND ROOM 4 Terracotta tiles 500 x 250 mm Plywood 24mm Battens 75 x 75 mm Cavity 75 m Rigid insulation 160mm In-situ shuttered reinforced concrete 200mm

5 Pre-cast concrete panel (75mm) Rigid insulation (160mm) Stainless steel brackets In-situ shuttered reinforced concrete(200mm) 6 Solid wood flooring 22mm Rockwool acoustic 50mm Glulam 250 x 90mm battens 22 x 22mm Plasterboard 12.5mm

C | FOUNDATION, UNDERGROUND GARDEN + RETAINING WALL

7 Extra reinforcement at cantilever 8 Solid wood flooring 22mm Screed 100m In-situ Concrete 250m Insulation 150mm Hardcore 300mm Pile cap dependent on ground conditions

TELL THE TALE RESIDENTIAL UNIT The ground use of in-situ concrete and pile foundations results in a natural cold bridge at the foundation. I attempted to amend this with the use of insulation wrapping around, however from looking at alternative examples, this appears to be a consistent issue in this situation.

9 In-situ Retaining wall (150mm)

EXTERNAL (SECONDARY STRUCTURE) Pod (kids only)

Terracotta shingles These translate the Bulgairan overarching roofs into a wrapped format, allowing for flat faรงades like the Viennese facades.

Mezzanine bedrooms (kids only)

PRE-CAST CONCRETE Given the 3 cast patterns desired on the exterior facade, it made sense to achieve these in per-cast bands in order to not waster excessive concrete.

INTERNAL (PRIMARY STRUCTURE) HYBRID STRUCTURE The higher levels, intermediate floors and pods have a lighter primary structure of Glulam. This structure carries on the Bulgarian rafters whilst the exposed rafters also give the sense of being under a tree arbour.

Ground (Kids + Carers)

Basement (kids only) IN SITU CONCRETE The shuttered timber resemblence carries the Bulgarian interior timber theme throughout.

EXPLODED STRUCTURE

This axo explains the key break down of spaces in the residential unit. The dense concrete walls support the spanning of glulam structure in-between. The access up through the building is through a series of crawl spaces and wall bookcases encouraging a sense of play and exploration.

MIDDAY WINTER SOLSTICE

MIDDAY EQUINOX

MIDDAY SUMMER SOLSTICE

ANALYSIS OF LIGHT IN KIDS COMMUNAL LIBRARY The emphasis is on the light chimney above a stepped playspace in the central library. The artificial lighting lends itself to smaller private reading snugs whilst the light chimney highlights storytelling performances.

PROGRESS

FINAL RESULTS

CONCRETE TESTING As part of this project , we developed our understanding of concrete by exploring the use of fabric formed moulding and testing the limits of such methods.

THESIS INTRODUCTION Our first semester project focussed on the urban fabric of Vienna and explored how we can make architectural insertions which enhances, coexists and engage with the surroundings. As part of the Fringe Olympics studio, we examined the potential to create an alternative Olympics (in response to Vienna’s rejection of the 2028 Olympic bid) which adopted alternative/relevant sports to the area. Our site for this proposal was the Gurtel, a stretch of road which divides the affluent central Vienna from the outer districts. Findings Whilst our group was documenting the various routes along the Gurtel, it came to our attention that the area had an unusually high amount of conflict compared to the centre of Vienna. For example one could not walk or cycle along the road without a comment being made by a stranger, explaining how you should walk ‘correctly’ on the pavement. Having interviewed foreigners living in Vienna/along the Gurtel, it became clear that the culture of confrontation and outspoken opinions was a key part of the Ottakring district. The opinions shared often varied depending on whether you were on the East (affluent) or West (a larger immigrant population) side of the Gurtel, however the frequency of opinion sharing was just as intense either side. Having researched this culture and area it became clear that the Gurtel does not have many platforms physically or via media for the locals to share their opinions and feel heard.

Political Stance & Architectural application I therefore felt there was a need for an architectural platform which would enable and educate the locals in how they can express their opinions in a constructive format whilst also enabling change based on their opinions. Based on this I decided to create a Debating/Discussion chamber scheme situated throughout Ottakring which could act as a grassroots parliament for the Gurtel. This scheme would source motions/topics from the community through the placement of ‘feeler’ podiums/s[eakers corners into Ottakring , resolve the issues in the Discussion chamber and eventually feed the resolved debates back into how the area is run. Based on statistics, the locals have a deep distrust of the current government, which is understandable given the large local immigrant population and the far-right bias of the current coalition. Therefore a locally-run ‘parliament’ which is not linked to the actual Austrian parliament, is far more likely to be accepted and owned by the community.

Protagonists A key demographic who came across as the most forceful and intimidating in their attitudes were the homeless population. We experienced this initially at Josefstadter Strasse where a group of 40+ residing at a homeless shelter demanded that we remove any photos taken of them. The homeless community in the Gurtel currently have no way of being heard and there are no schemes which give them a sense of ownership of permanency. Given I had already spent a part of Charette week studying this demographic, I was keen to research them and their interactions with the city further. It was therefore apparent that the homeless population of the Gurtel would be ideal as custodians of the Discussion Chamber given they appropriate public space more than any other locals and would have important insights. Their role as custodians would give them power to, along with the community, resolve the ‘issue’ of local homelessness and bring it into the public foreground, physically and politically.

DISCUS[S]ION CHAMBER SEMESTER I | 5TH YEAR

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BUILDINGS OF INTEREST Site

McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Boundary B Vienna

C D E

Debating Society

Market Place

Josefstadt Station Burggasse Library

INITIAL RESPONSE TO SITE

THE GURTEL

WIDER SITE

As the demographics demonstrate, the stark contrast between the affluence and people groups either side of the Gurtel are an addition to the sense of division in that community. However this contrast can allow for refraction in debate and therefore a more comprehensive resolution. I therefore wanted to make sure podiums were located both sides of the Gurtel.

In terms of finding suitable sites for the Discussion chambers and podiums, I identified suitable site characteristics. Areas which acted as sources of education and insight into the community, such as schools, churches, markets, parks etc.

Locations of DKWien Debates The Gurtel(red)

SITE ANALYSIS 54

Observation platforms 1-1

ITERATION I.

ITERATION II.

Comments Formal debate

Speakers corner Story telling

Cafe

ITERATION III.

PODIUM DEVELOPMENT

DEBATING CURRENTLY ON THE GURTEL

RESEARCHING EXISTING DEBATING ARRANGEMENTS

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT The current DKWien Debating Club emphasises why debating is an essential part of our society. I researched the existing debating formats on The Gurtel - as shown above. The Circle is more commonly found in countries trying to eradicate their divided pasts, such as regional parliaments in Germany. These formats are often the epitome of unity whilst also allowing perforation in the seating to clarify the different groups represented in the audience. This perforation in itself helps to create some degree of group hierarchy.

Cafe platforms

Iteration i.

Iteration ii.

Iteration iii.

PHONOGRAPH Phonograph

Arches and columns

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Cafe platforms CAFE PLATFORM

HECKLING

DISCUS[s]

This initial collage explored a combination of my observations of forms of street heckling/ discus[s]ion (throwing your voice) and the street cafe platforms which are a common architectural feature in Vienna.

This collage explored the notions of the speakers corner and the potential feelers into the city which could source topical issues to be discussed.

Iteration i.

Iteration ii.

Iteration iv.

Iteration iii. Iteration V.

PODIUM

Form Finding

Phonograph ARCH AESTHETIC Arches and columns

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Cafe platforms 56

THE WALL

PARASITIC

Identification of the architectural drivers: - Wrap around the railway arches - Mirror the column and arch form - Elements of the phonograph form -Mirror the Grecian amphitheatre form - Height in order to project voices whilst debating

Iteration i.

Iteration iv.

This proposal for the form of the discussion chamber mirrors the wall structure of the library and the Gurtel itself. The concept aims to perforate the wall. mirror the steps of the library and reignite the lift inside it with multiple points of access, domestic scales, points of interaction and provision for the homeless custodians.

Iteration ii. DESIGN INTENT

Iteration iii.

Iteration V.

DEBATING CHAMBER

PODIUM PODIUM

PODIUM

DEBATING CHAMBER

PODIUM

MASTERPLAN 57 PODIUM & DEBATING CHAMBERS ON THE GURTEL

ITERATION 1 Transparency between walls

ITERATION 1I Uniting opinions on both sides of the Gurtel

ITERATION 1II Shaping walls in response to access and function

DEBATING CHAMBER SITE ANALYSIS & DEVELOPING FORM

- The path of movement proposed on site -Tram and train access -Buffers the sound of noisy adjacent roads -The tiers face towards the sun - Unites the points of access on to site

ITERATION 1V Openings defined by movement, views and responding to the site

N UNDERLYING TRAM STATION & CHAMBER PLAN

ARCHIVE & CHAMBER SECTION

EXPLANATION OF THE ARCHIVE The roles of the Homeless custodian include engaging with and educating the visitors through the medium of debate, storytelling etc. They also help the chambers function through running the cafe, reception etc. The Highlighted orange levels are examples of the rough sleeper friendly architecture throughout the design.

STORYTELLING PLATFORMS

The access to the building follows the diagrams of debate shown earlier, allowing for the processing of the debate, exhibition of the results and the final declaration of the results at the end. The lack of doors and gradual incorporation of public realm allows the locals to make the space their own

DEBATING CHAMBER

ARCHIVE & EXHIBITION OF RESULTS NAY STEPS

DECLARATION OF RESULTS YAY STEPS

DECLARATION OF MOTION

EXTENSION OF EXISTING WALL DEBATE

EXPLANATION OF THE CHAMBER Inspired by Carlo Scarpaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cohesive intersection of rectangular forms I developed the seating compartments and levels to encourage audience participation and interaction.

PARASITIC FORM ONTO THE ARCHIVE & TRAM STATION

ARCHIVE LIBRARY

SUMMARY COLLAGE This concluding collage expresses the overall intent of the key Discussion Chamber and Archives. It explores the notion of discussion results being carried up and down the Gurtel through transport and speakers podiums. The Archives are sources of audible and written debate results whilst also hosting informal and formal debates.

PUBLIC EAST ENTRANCE & PRIVATE WEST ENTRANCE

EXPLODED ISOMETRIC 60

RICE ROAD HUB Tori Ellis | Naomi White Our project examined a site of historical interest in Milan, The abandoned extension to the Milano San Cristoforo railway by Aldo Rossi. We proposed regenerating the site by linking it to the prominent nearby Rice fields as a entrance gate which hosted an educational programme into rice production.

WASTE PRODUCTS

COMPOST

3. IRRIGATION A series of primary and secondary irrigation canals provide the paddy fields with water, regulated by sluice gates.

THE PROCESS OF GROWING ON RICE ROAD RICE ROAD

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5. OXEN USED FOR PREPARING SOIL

WATER SOURCE

During the autumn months, the freshly cut rice fields act as optimum conditions for migrating birds. such as the Sardinian Warbler and Rock Partridge. These rare spottings suggest the need for bird hides incorporated into the scheme.

By creating a series of stepped bulkheads, the water is well regulated even in dry seasons

EDUCATION

1. Plough to remove the top layer of earth 2. Harrow to chop up the clods 3. Smooth the earth and ensure the levels are flat

The two sources of water on site are the Deviatore d'ell Olona and Naviglio Grande. These sources originate at the Ticino river in Switzerland, pass through the Panperduto dam and the Industrial Canal and into Milan.

Nav

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BIRD MIGRATIONS

4. BULKHEADS

Rice growing is an integral part of the Milanese history and culture, primarily occuring in the SOuth West of the cities outskirts. The Carnaroli Rice, used in risottos, thrives in the landscape unique to Milan. As the function of the city has changed, the rice fields and their appealing qualities have also leant themselves to agro-tourism.

MILAN

COMPLEMENTARY PROGRAMMES

DAIRY PRODUCTS

WASTE PRODUCTS

MANURE

CITY FARM / HORSE RIDING 6. BABY FIELDS

The inclusion of animals acts as educational and functional towards the rice process

Seeds are planted in smaller fields under 3-5cm of water. After 8 days the seedling is uprooted and planted in the large scale paddy fields.

MARCH - APRIL

POLLUTION The Deviatore d'ell Olona gathers pollution as it travels through Milan to the rice road

CAFE

7. GROWING CONDITIONS

The cafe is where the rice unites the existing Milanese culture and the cultures of those in the allotments on site

The local soil primarily consists of clay. In the process of digging up the ground in order to create the bulkheads, the excess waste clay can be used as a building material for additions to the existing structure on site. Hand weeding of the rice paddy and crop rotation when the field is not in use creates the optimum conditions and prevents harmful aquatic organisms from growing.

E OTM ALL

INSULATION

SELF BUILD CONSTRUCTION

WASTE PRODUCTS

A series of primary and secondary irrigation canals provide the paddy fields with water, regulated by sluice gates.

E OTM ALL

COMPLEMENTARY PROGRAMMES

STEPPED LEVELS DOWN TO WATER

OXEN USED FOR PREPARING DESIGNING 5.INTENTIONS

FLOW OF VISITORS AND FARMERS COMBINE IN CORE OF BUILDING

CONNECTION WITH WATER IMPROVES MENTAL WELL-BEING

E OTM ALL

4. BULKHEADS

WATER PADDIES INTERMINGLED WITH ALLOTMENTS

SOIL

EDUCATION

1. Plough to remove the top layer of earth 2. Harrow to chop up the clods 3. Smooth the earth and ensure the levels are flat

DAIRY PRODUCTS

WASTE PRODUCTS

MARCH - APRIL

7. GROWING CONDITIONS The local soil primarily consists of clay. In the process of digging up the ground in order to create the bulkheads, the excess waste clay can be used as a building material for additions to the existing structure on site.

the idea of using the skills of exisitng residents and locals to ensure the commmunity feel part of the design process whilst also provide large quantities of housing in central locations for the poor which would have other been unfeasible by designing ‘half a good house’. By building the more expensive technical half of the house and providing infrastructure for future development allows the inhabitants to use their own skills in construction to develop their homes as apporproatie to their needs.

Neo-realisitc film which was one of a hundred italian films saved becasue of its importance of showcasing italian heritage

Providing some infrastructure for the locals whilst also allowing them the opporunity to inhabit the building as they require aims to create a programme which enhaces teh skills and aesthetics of what is already existign on the site.

Inhabitants of Christiania, Copenhagen and Slab City, California have utilsied their skills, knowledge and available materials to create structures and whole communities with very basic local technologies, often living off the grid. Elemental have also utilised the idea of using the skills of exisitng residents and locals to ensure the commmunity feel part of the design process whilst also provide large quantities of housing in central locations for the poor which would have other been unfeasible by designing ‘half a good house’. By building the more expensive technical half of the house and providing infrastructure for future development allows the inhabitants to use their own skills in construction to develop their homes as apporproatie to their needs.

COMPOST

Hand weeding of the rice paddy and crop rotation when the field is not in use

RICE PRODUCTION PROCESS APPLIED TO PROPOSAL

The inclusion of animals acts as educational and functional towards the rice process

SITE & PROCESS ANALYSIS

The programme aimed to be self sufficient in providing enough crop for visitors to produce and consumeCAFE their own risotto meals on site. The educational proposal also incorporated the the existing grass roots allotments on site, making them part The cafe is where rice unites the existing Milanese culture and culinary programme. of the

INCLUSION OF ALLOTMENTS

INSULATION

For adults and children, to educate on the culture of the current and historic comuity

the cultures of those in the allotments on site

HUSKS PROCESS THROUGH BASEENT OF BUILDING

10. PRODUCTS FROM RICE & HUSKS Elemental have also utilised

CITY FARM / HORSE RIDING

Seeds are planted in smaller fields under 3-5cm of water. After 8 days the seedling is uprooted and planted in the large scale paddy fields.

ASH COMPOST

MANURE

6. BABY FIELDS

WATER

WASTE PRODUCTS

one of a hundred italian films saved becasue of its importance of showcasing italian heritage

SELF BUILD CONSTRUCTION

BIRD MIGRATIONS

By creating a series of stepped bulkheads, the water is well regulated even in dry seasons

STRAW

WASTE PRODUCTS

9. THRESHING & SIFTING

The rice is then sifted in order to separate the grains from the chaff and husks.Neo-realisitc film which was

3. IRRIGATION

The rice is traditionally harvested in Autumn. FIrst of all the fields are drained, with the purified excess water in this case being used to serve the rest of the site. During this time the rice is separated from the straw and brought in to dry in the kiln.

Threshing can be performed by machinery or the trampling of oxen hooves, in order to separate the rice from the husks. Given we are already proposing the inclusion of livestock, the Oxen could act as a viable solution.

E OTM ALL

COMPOST

INCLUSION OF ALLOTMENTS The allotments can be incorported into the design of the rice paddies, co-existing functionally, culturally and agricultutrally

8. HARVESTING

SEPTEMBER

2. FILTRATION The rice fields naturally filter pollutants out of the water, however the rice invovled in this process cannot be eaten. Therefore it is preferable to use reed beds for the inital filtration

For adults and children, to educate on the culture of the current and historic comuity

BUILDING MATERIAL

EATING

(4/5 tonnes per hectare / feeds 6000 on site)

B A

MASTERPLAN OF SCHEME

A | STEPS DOWN TO THE RIVER

B |VIEW OF NORTH SIDE OF BUILDING

C |RICE FESTIVAL IN CENTRAL KITCHEN HUB

D | VIEW DOWN CANAL, ALLOTMENTS AND HUB

MASTERPLAN The journeys of the 3 different users are carefully planned in order overlap at the hub of the proposal The scheme incorporates and provides a centre for local traditions such as the rice festival, bringing the potentially forgotten traditions to the forefront of local society. The architecture slots into the existing structure, echoing the materiality of the nearby rice farms.

ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION: PROCESS & MANAGEMENT THIS MODULE OUTLINED THE REGULATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY OF ARCHITECTURE. WE EXAMINED SPECIFIC AREAS FURTHER THROUGH A GROUP PROJECT BASED ON A CASE STUDY AND AN INDIVIDUAL ESSAY EXAMINING A HISTORIC PERSONAL STUDIO PROJECT.

PART I (2013-2016) THE FISHERMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COOPERATIVE | THIRD YEAR

PART I (2013-2016)

VINSON CENTRE INTERNAL ELEVATIONS Social Learning centre & Cafe

Social Learning centre timber lining

Cafe

Bookshop

Client Briefing Report

VINSON CENTRE

PANTER HUDSPITH ARCHITECTS 2016-2019 My time at PHA has developed my experience and knowledge in structure, detailing, M&E, sequencing of installation and the importance of fostering good working relationships between the Client, Architect and Contractor. The majority of my time was spent on the Vinson Centre, from planning to construction.

BEDROOM 3 BEDROOM 1

HOLLY HOUSE

SALMESBURY HALL ELEVATIONS

SALMESBURY HALL

HOLLY HOUSE EXTENSION PROPOSAL

PET COMMISSION

ADDITIONAL PROJECTS THESE INCLUDE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT FOR A SMALL LOCAL COTTAGE EXTENSION AND RENDERS FOR SALMESBURY HALL

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