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The Bartlett UCL MArch Architecture
Contents
Post Rehabilitation Centre - Newcastle University 2015-18 Pages 3
- 15 . . . . . . . . . . (11 Pages)
Homerton High Street - CZWG Architects Pages 16 - 22 . . . . . . . . . .
Nancy Marrs Art
2019-21 (6 Pages)
2017-21
Pages 23 - 30 . . . . . . . . . . (6 Pages)
Pottery - The Kiln Rooms
and Clay Studios
2019-21
Pages 31 - 34 . . . . . . . . . . (2 Pages) (25 Pages)
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Post-rehabilitation Centre in Elephant and Castle 01/18 - 06/18 https://www.instagram.com/nancymarrsarchitecture/
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Line Drawing Panorama of the Roundabout
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Early Concept Sketches
Post Rehabilitation Centre
1:100 Section through the whole site Exploring movement and activity across each space
My Final year project was stimulated and fuelled by the people who surrounded my site in Elephant and Castle, both its inhabitants and frequent visitors. Only physically can you observe accurately the rapid change occurring in Elephant and Castle, the area has become a place of transition for many and a space of uncertainty for many more. My design ethos became one of a holistic and democratic nature, whereby the post-rehabilitation centre would represent a new found unity and cohesion in the middle of Southwark.
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Below Ground Floor Plan Development Sketches (Above)
Below Ground Floor Plan (Left) 1:100 plan drawn by hand and edited together in photoshop, adding materiality and detail
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Geometry on site
We started the project by asking passers-bys what they deemed the centre of Elephant and Castle was to them, we then Recorded and montaging people’s thoughts and curiosities during our Primer exhibition gave us insight into what many saw as the heart of the Elephant and Castle; the roundabout. This space seemed to be a reference point for many, whether it be for the local pub, the busy tube stations or its connections to central London. Thorough research showed that the roundabout used to be home to an old pub (see plans to the right), a place which would have enabled community cohesion, social interactions and would have been a hub of activity. By choosing the roundabout site to design on, my aim was to recreate these social qualities, and give back to the future and existing residents of Elephant and Castle by creating a post-rehabilitation centre. When designing I was responding to 3 key themes on site, it needed to reflect the curiosity we discovered in many passers-by, the flow of people from the 2 tube stations located to the North and South of the site and the acoustic challenges which would be present when constructing on a roundabout. I will explain my design choices and architectural decisions through the development of these key themes.
Floor plans of the pre-existing Elephant and Castle pub
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Developing the theme of curiosity through curved forms (above) Carving different forms in the facade made way for pre-determined view in and out of different spaces as well as onto the public realm.
Ground Floor Plan 1:100 plan drawn by hand and edited together in photoshop, adding materiality and detail
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Perspective Drawings
herishing the curiosity on site
en developing the initial form of my design I ncentrated on how to promote and cherish curiosity rough views in and out of spaces. Looking into fferent curved forms (see sketches to the left) lped me understand how to control peoples perception a space. I was able to manipulate different corners the building to create contrasting controlled ews depending on whether the space was public or ivate. This was incredibly important due to the nsitivity of the program.
low the ground floor would be a space for the users the building;the residents of Elephant and Castle om were suffering and recovering from addictions. cated in the basement is the workshop space, private erapy rooms, gym and kitchen, where users can be ained up as chefs and bar tenders. To encourage vement into the building the division of public, ivate and semi-private spaces was vital to promote riosity into the key ‘happening’ spaces and avoid e feeling of invasion in the more private areas(see ction on Pg4). e ground floor is a public space with a cafe, inks spot and gallery space where products of e workshops would be displayed. ‘Nooks’ in the ound floor facade as well as the wider design of terlinking sloping circles all contributed to rying levels of curiosity across the site. The ound floor was to be seen as an extension of the blic realm, a space to capture the flow of people om either tube station. 9
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1:500 Site Plan Developmental Sketches (Above)
Roof Plan (Left) 1:100 plan drawn by hand and edited together in photoshop, adding materiality and detail
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Flow of People from the tube stations Developmental models exploring roof shape (to the right)
West (top) and East (bottom) Elevations highlighting the flow of people from the tube stations located in the North and South
Alike to the ground floor level path, the roof scape provides an alternative route for the busy people of London travelling through this transitional site. The sloping roof planes link up via stairs and lifts to the North and South of the structure. A well-designed roof level path (see East elevation) provides extra seating as well as grassy areas for play-space. Rising slowly from street level the structure, unlike the new development, encourages you to meander through the building. There was also a constant flurry of cars in transit around the building. Experimenting with sloping roofs (see developmental models to the right) helped me consider how to appeal to the ongoing traffic, as well as helping combat some of the acoustic design issues.
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1:20 detailed section showing atmosphere and construction details present in the cafe (above)
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Detail design of roof garden build up and skylight mechanism (below)
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Technical Challenges of building on a roundabout Curved concept models experimenting with shadow and form (to the right)
1:50 detailed section through the workshop, gallery and private therapy rooms
The curved form was chosen for many reasons but it was also integral in providing a barrier against noise from the South East side of the site. Some spaces could afford to be completely open to the roundabout, the sound adding to the already vibrant spaces and view out exposing pockets of activity within. Other spaces (see below the workshop, gallery and private therapy rooms, and to the left the cafe) required complete acoustic separation, sloping green roofs and a timber structure assisted with this goal. Detailed design of the building enabled me to reflect the ethos of the building within the structure. Soft timber panels and greenery helped create an holistic and open environment. Natural ventilation, large skylights and the use of rain water harvesting advocated a self-sufficient building, something that the building would assist the users in becoming.
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Inhabited axonometric
This drawing exposes and celebrates key moments of social interaction within the building. For more of my work see link below: https://www.instagram.com/nancymarrsarchitecture/
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These 3 specific themes in conjunction with the programme and complex site helped me design a well-thought out site specific design which I hope would give back to the future and preexisting Southwark community. Constructing a programme which put the well-being of the public at its highest priority and allowing this to infiltrate through from the concept design stages to the very detailed design is something I found incredibly rewarding. The aim for this design was to reconstruct the social hub which was once present on the roundabout in Elephant and Castle. It also had to provide a democratic space which provided after-care for people suffering from addictions. Using architecture to help solve and combat compels social issues is something I feel passionately about and am compelled to develop further.
Axonometric of the roof build up (above) Technology sketch celebrating the use of timber (below)
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Homerton High Street - CZWG Architects
Homerton High Street for CZWG Architects 16/19 - 01/21 All drawings shown created by Nancy Marrs (unless stated otherwise in the caption)
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Hand drawn perspectives from Sedgwick Street (top left) Homerton High Street (bottom left and the courtyard (below) Sketched by another member of the CZWG team and photoshopped by me
Homerton High Street Since starting at CZWG in 09/19 I have spent the majority of my time working on Homerton High Street, a mixed use development compromising of 251 flats (affordable, shared ownership and private) and over 5000m of B1C, A1 and A2/3/4 commercial space on a tight site by Homerton overground. A small team of 4 people have been working on this scheme, enabling me to learn a lot about the planning process and to be given various responsibilities across the project. This scheme was submitted for planning in 04/20 and we are now working through the planners comments in hope to resubmit in late February.
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Pre-existing structure and proposed development
Drawing showing a section and elevational treatment of the buildings along Sedgwick Street
The Homerton High Street development celebrates the roofscape by granting level access onto a roof garden at each core, providing an element of escapism in an otherwise dense urban area. I have worked on numerous projects at CZWG varying from Stage 1 to Stage 3 (including the planning stages of Willeseden High street shown on pg 22 and construction phases of 16 buildings in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham.
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Close up of Building B showing a section and the elevation treatment along Sedgwick street
Working at CZWG and helping out on large scale residential projects has re-enforced my love for designing social structures which will help the well-being and cohesion of the local community. For more of my work see link below: https://www.instagram.com/nancymarrsarchitecture/ 20
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High perspective of the roof garden on Level 6 of Building C
Concept massing drawings focusing on pre-existing and proposed views on site as well as green space
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Concept massing (above) Perspectives from the Willesden High Street and the courtyard (above and right)
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Nancy Marrs Art
07/17 - 01/21 https://www.instagram.com/nancymarrsart/
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Corona Cards posted internationally over the Coronavirus pandemic
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‘NancyMarrsArt’ was set up in the summer of 2017 and has enabled me to produce bespoke pieces of personalised artwork; over 250 commissions have been shipped internationally. Mostly I work from commissioned pieces (see to the right of the page), asking people to choose a selection of words and one chosen building or scene. Through market stalls, social media sites and web pages like Etsy and Instagram, I have endeavoured to create my own brand and unique style of drawing. This venture has engrained in me strong time-management and organisational skills. I regularly receive new commissions and have ambitious plans for future expansion. ‘Corona Cards’ (see above) are a way of allowing people who cant physically see each other to send personalised messages across the world. 40% of the money received for each card was then given to the Trussell Trust food bank charity, to date over £600 has been raised and over 150 cards have been made and sent. This not only helped me expand my business but was also a very fulfilling thing to get involved in during a time of crisis.
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Drawings produced from Inspiration week at Aspinal Primary School (above)
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Private personalised commissions A5 (see above and right)
‘NancyMarrsArt’ took me to Oasis Aspinal Primary School to take part in ‘Inspiration Week’, teaching years 1 to 6 what it was like to be an artist. I encouraged them to produce their own art (see images to the left), and ask lots of questions. I even suggested they sign each piece like a ‘real artist’ would. I loved my experience there and really felt like it helped me in managing larger groups of people and learning how to work effectively with contrasting groups of people, teachers, students and children.
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Ian Snow BLM product design competition
In May 2020 Ian Snow held an nation-wide open design competition for a cushion cover in support of Black Lives Matter movement. The covers would be woven in India using fair-trade materials and supporting local communities by ‘providing good working conditions, fair pay and continuous employment to their employees’, they will then be sold internationally with all proceeds going to BLM charities. My design originated from the evocative signs I saw at the London BLM marches in May 2020. I chose bold colours to reflect the power and beauty of diversity as well as the strength which the BLM movement holds. This venture been a great way to promote myself and my brand whilst working alongside a socially conscious team. Estimated arrival of covers is 12/02/2021. For more info about Ian Snow visit https://www.iansnow.com
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Private personalised commission A4
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Pottery at the Kiln Rooms and Clay Studios 12/18 - 01/21
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Pottery - The Kiln Rooms and Clay Studios
Plant pot decorated with oxides approx in diameter constructed by throwing turning on the wheel (be
Pair of yellow candle holders approx 10 and 20cm in diameter, constructed through slab building (left and above)
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Bottle green plate approx 20cm in diameter constructed by throwing and turning on the wheel (above)
I started practicing with ceramics in 2018 in Manchester and continued when I moved down to London. During my 3 years at Newcastle University I always loved to explore form through model making, starting pottery classes and having access to ceramic studios has allowed me to do this throughout the week. Having multiple interests, like pottery, which coincide with architecture means I am continually building upon my skills and experience within the profession. Working with ceramics is something I have started to feed into ‘Nancy Marrs Art’ and I feel could be integrated within and support my MA Architecture studies.
Small matt white plate Commissioned wobbly hand thrown approx 12cm diameter pot approx 15cm diameter decorated thrown on the wheel with bottle green and oxides
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The Bartlett UCL MArch Architecture