MUHAMMAD FARIS BIN MOHD SABRI architecture . urban design . portfolio
PROJECT 1
Traffordside Masterplan : Breaking Boundaries
The project is a masterplanning project which started with a city wide research in a specific city of choosing. Using the research as a basis, a framework was created in order to answer certain key findings within the city itself using an urban theory text. In this case it would be Jane Jacobs’ Life and Death of Great American Cities. Within the masterplan, it aims to explore the feasibility of neighbourhood ‘boundaries’ as an area to be developed as a point for concentration, diversity and density. The scheme itself is located in Trafford , sandwiched between a number of natural and manmade borders. These became key points of multi-use within the masterplan, connected by a central spine running north of the River Irwell towards Old Trafford. Originally an area heavily focused on industry, the masterplan retains and reorganises elements of this while diversifying uses.
MASTER PLAN
CONNECTIVITY
Main road (all) Secondary road (all) Residential road (all) High street ( pedestrian ) Secondary street pedestrian ) Green link Dedicated cycling route
HOUSING DENSITY
80 units/hc 100 units/hc 120 units/hc 160 units/hc 200 units/hc
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
LAND USE
Bus stop
Light industry
Tram stop
Residential
Offices
Shops
Train station
Open spaces
Tram line
Cultural
Bus route (existing)
Sports and recreational
Mixed use
Bus route (proposed)
Parking
Train line
Hotels
GREEN & OPEN SPACES
Educational
PARKING ALLOCATIONS
Public green
Multistorey parking
Public hardscape
Underground parking
Green links
Inside block parking
Canal greens
Surface car park
Private open space
On street parking
Roadside trees
Inside plot parking
KEY CHARACTER AREA
Green Links
Imperial War Museum
Riverside Walk
Playing fields
Central Route
Playing Park
Canalside
Ancillary routes
BLOCK TYPOLOGIES
MEWS
A research towards block typologies were also done to better understand the entirety of the masterplan. Due to the nature of the site, a handful of typologies is used to better suit the different character and uses that has been assigned to the masterplan
HYBRID COURT/PERIMETER Example
Example
Location
Description
Mews are typically placed within a large perimeter block or even terraces to allow for more housing to be created. Typically, mews do not have their own private garden which would deter some people from living here. However, the nature of the public front of the mews are usually quieter than the typical terrace hence it creates a nice public atmosphere.
TERRACE
Location
Example
Description
One of the typical block typology, terraces are used within the masterplan in areas with limited width but long. At the same time, it is also used for industrial areas to create rows of industrial unites.
PLINTH BLOCK
BROKEN PERIMETER
Location
Description
The court hybrid is when the block would be a court and a perimeter block at the same time due to the nature of the area it is in. This type is located only near the canal as the pedestrianised roads beside the canal meant that resident on that side of the block would park inside of the block whereas residents that faces the main road would park on the outside of the block. Because of this, the gardens in this block is on the roof.
FULL BLOCK
Example
Location
HYBRID COURT/PERIMETER
Example
Description
The perimeter block is the most abundant typology within the masterplan as it allows for full utilisation of the surrounding streets. Characterised with having gardens inside and the parking outside.
Location
Description
Broken perimeter is characterised by having one or more sides of its block omitted from its form. This is usually done to accomodate smaller spaces where a full perimeter is not suitable as it creates an uncomfortable central zone. Typically this type is used for apartment blocks but can also be used for townhouses and industrial unit.
Location
Description
Plinth block is typically used for tall apartment buildings with mixed uses on the ground level. The plinth usually becomes the private open spaces for the residences
Location
Description
Full block is characteristic of blocks that are specialised in one uses. For example, multi storey car parks are examples of full blocks but at the same time there are also other uses such as sports and recreational facilities that becomes a full block.
PUBLIC OPEN SPACES
SECTION A-A
A Lowry South A SECTION B-B
B
B
Traffordside Square SECTION C-C
C
C D
Trafford Junction SECTION D-D
D
Bridgewater Park
SECTION E-E
E E
Stadium West Square
SPECIFICATIONS
STREET SECTIONS
Trees
Riverside Route
Main route
Green links
Canal Paths
Trees within the masterplan are chosen based on the character of the open spaces. Spaces that needs to be more open would require trees with a light canopy whereas places that needs to be enclosed would utilise trees with heavy canopy to create enclosure
Large and heavy canopy
Service Tree
Plane Tree
London Plane
Light canopy
Silver Birch
Wild Cherry
Norway Maple
Small leaved Lime
PUBLIC OPEN SPACE (cont)
SPECIFICATIONS SECTION F-F Materials: Pavement
F
Silo Park F
G
Different character areas within the masterplan would require different types of pavement material. It also depends on the amount of traffic which would affect the wear and tear on the materials used.
Example: Canalside
SECTION G-G
G
Mills Playing Park
Alongside the canal, there is a pedestrian walk which would be suitable to be made out of stone or brick as it creates a character to the space. It can withstand the wear and tear as there would not be any high intensity vehicular movement on the surface as its pedestrianised.
SECTION H-H
Village East Park
H
Brick
Stone
H
Example: Central Boulevard The Central Boulevard would be most suitable to use concrete slabs or decorative asphalt as ieventhough it would not be used by vehicles, there would be a high number of pedestrian increasing wear and tear. At the same time there is also a tram line going through it which further increases the wear and tear.
I SECTION I-I
I
Canal Bent Park
Concrete slab
Decorative asphalt
SITE SECTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS A
Materials: Buildings Similar to the pavement treatment, different areas of the masterplan also requires different materials for its buildings. The most common in the area would be brick to reflect the industrial heritage of Manchester but other materials can also be used.
C
Contemporary Materials
D
These materials are mostly used for tall and contmporary building to bring out certain character to the area. Would be mainly used in the central retail zone of the masterplan.
B
A
Ceramic
B
Aluminium
Traditional Materials Eventhough traditionally used in older buildings, these materials can also be used for contemporary designs but still keeping with the character of the area such as a low density residential or Canalside.
C
Sandstone
D
Bricks
PROJECT 2
The Cooperative Masterplan: Old Moat
With a collaboration with a real life client, the project aims to create a resilient housing community in Old Moat. The challanges for this project comes from the conflicting nature of the differing clients ; Southway Housing Trust and MUCH ( Manchester Urban Co-Housing Group ) Within the masterplan, there are two different types of housing, namely the social housing which sits on the periphery of the masterplan with the co-housing group house in the centre. The masterplan itself is located on the previous Old Moat community centre site with a number of key players that is not necessarily well connected to one another. The proposal aims to become the conduit for this connections to be made allowing the site to be a hub of connection for the locales.
THE COOPERATIVE MASTERPLAN
Fill and surround
Setback and break off
Church
GP
Studio
Gym
Sensory garden
Work the corners
Retail unit
Reduce the height
Contextualise
Lounge
Laundry cafe
Outdoor garden
Connections
Bus stop
Cafe
Green house
Allotments
CO-HOUSING
Ground floor
East Elevation
0
1
2
3
4
5
South Elevation
10
First floor
Second floor
SOCIAL HOUSING
0
1
2m
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
D
TOP UNIT Zinc roof
A
ROOF
1:5 Wall to beam detail
Roof structure [ METSEC + Insulation]
SIPs pitched roof U-Value : 0.10
External Timber cladding
SIPs wall U-Value : 0.11
SIPs
B
Horizontal I-beam
1:5 SIPs to blockwork detail
1
FIRST FLOOR
2
Acoustic insulated floor
Zinc roofing
E
CANTILEVER Render finish on METSEC Wall
Timber battens Concrete block
C
Prefabricated cocnrete slab
GROUND FLOOR
1:5 Base joint detail
F
Timber cladding
GROUND FLOOR METSEC + Insulation
Inner Structural walls Concrete block perimeter
3
Insulated sheathing board External brick cladding
Rigid insulation Brick wall
Structural Steel Column
PROJECT 3
Practice works
Throughout my year out, I was able to be involved in several different projects in the practice that I worked at. The project ranges from small office buidlings to large stadium bids. Each of these projects presents a new challenge each time as different needs were taken into account. One of the projects involves designing a stadium grand stand extension/ refurbishment for a bid proposing a new aesthetic for the stadium. Another project involve designing a council office building which specifically focuses on adaptability and environmental design.
IPOH STADIUM REFURBISHMENT
Location : Ipoh, Perak , Malaysia Client : Ipoh City Council Project Year : 2017 The projects involves a conceptual design for a stadium refurbishment bid for the Malaysian Games 2017/2018. The main focus was to change the existing main stand of the Ipoh Stadium into a new world class stadium that can cater to VIPs. Included were new retail units, indoor bus parking and also a mini running track.
View towards the VIP Guest entrance
Indoor running track addition to the existing building
Location plan of the stadium in Ipoh
Interior perspective of the new proposed retail area
Aerial view of the stadium proposal
Exploded axonometric of the new proposal
TAPAH MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OFFICE
Location : Tapah, Perak, Malaysia Client : Tapah Municipal Council Project Year : 2017 A new municipal council building was set to be built for the Tapah Municipal Council with a goal for a new sustainable led design. At the same time, one of the key design drivers was the adaptability of the rooms within the building allowing them to change it according to their needs.
Front elevation
Back elevation
Left elevation
Right elevation
JPS OFFICE PROPOSAL
Location : ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Client : JPS Project Year : 2017 A new office was set to be built on the area for JPS as the existing one has been there since 1980s and are in need of a face lift. A design was proposed taking into consideration the specific needs of the office. One particular item that was requested was the building needs to connect the old buildings to one another across the existing parking lot.
Outside Perspective