Niall Coleman RIBA Part 2 CV and Architectural Portfolio by Niall Coleman

Niall Coleman RIBA Part 2 Architectural Portfolio - CV and Selected works

N I A L L

C O L E M A N

54 Dunbar Road, Wood Green, London, N22 5BE 07702586740 n.coleman29@outlook.com LinkedIN: Niall Coleman issuu.com/niallcoleman DOB:29/12/1995

Education

Experience

› Manchester School of Architecture - University of Manchester

› Fraser Brown Mackenna (FBM) Architects

2019-2021

RIBA Part 1 Architectural Assistant London Assisting architects in residential and communal projects in London and Tonbridge. Producing 3D models, plans and sketches plus taking part in consultation meetings

RIBA Part 2 M(Arch) Master of Architecture - Continuity in Architecture Atelier Predicted Distinction

About

2018-2019

› Central St Martins - University of Arts London 2015 -2018

Publications

From an early age, I’ve shown a creative passion for designing and building structures of any form. During childhood, I designed and assembled famous architecture using any material available. I found the challenge of making the structures durable intriguing. Ensuring that readily used materials were only used was imperative and this philosophy has stayed with me. I am detail oriented and solution focused.

RIBA Part 1 BA (Hons) Architecture: Spaces and Objects Awarded Upper Second Class Honours Degree (2.1)

› Glavproekt’s Marine Drive Project : Masterplanning through landmark design

› St. Aloysius College - London

By Niall Coleman and Megan Paudyal Research Methods - Accra Futurism Manchester School of Architecture

Architectural education has encouraged me to design proposals that consider cultural and social issues of the users. A desire to improve the local area and enhance the lives of the residents. I’m fond of proposals that are delicate to their local context and involve the collaboration of immediate businesses.

Awarded A Level in Maths Awarded A Level in Art and Design Awarded A Level in Economics and Business Awarded A Level in Graphic Design Communication

My approach to architecture focuses on designing the urban environment through process of analysing the area’s’ qualities, layers and historical past. From this, unique elements can be formed.

2013-2015

› London, Modern Church Design and the Laity and

› Finchley Catholic High School - London

How does modern Roman Catholic Church design mediate Worshippers’ behaviour in London? MA(Arch)Dissertation Manchester School of Architecture

References

Skills

Exhibitions

› Gregory Ross

› Making by hand

› MSA Year 5 Degree Show

Senior Lecturer/Stage 2 Leader BA(Hons) Architecture: Spaces and Objects - Central St Martins - University of Arts London

Conceptual and Technical drawing, Model making, interior design, wood/metal work, decoration, painting and photography.

2020

Setting up pages with my work partner for the exhibition › BAA:SO Year 3 Degree Show / Making Week

› Computer Skills Experience on both Mac and Windows Software skills include Rhino, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Grasshopper, Word, Excel and Powerpoint Experienced in illustration, plan/section drawing on Autocad. Rendering on Rhino, Sketchup and Photoshop

2018

During my third year, I helped design a display stand for a Year 3 student to showcase their work for the Degree Show. The project involved designing and assembling 1:1., 1:6 and 1:15 prototypes. › Rapha Cyclocross 2015

During the first term of Year 1, along with fellow Architectural students, I participated in providing a ramp for the Rapha Cyclocross Challenge › BA Fashion White Show 2015

In the first term of Year 1, I collaborated with Fashion Design students by designing an interior ramp for the upcoming BA Fashion White Show RIBA Part 2 Portfolio | Niall Coleman

› Granary Building - 1 Granary Square London N1C 4AA g.ross@csm.arts.ac.uk › Sean Rafferty Senior Architect Fraser Brown MacKenna Architects 15-18 Featherstone Street, London, EC1Y 8SL s.r@fbmarchitects.com › Laura Sanderson Senior Lecturer Manchester School of Architecture Chatham Building, Cavendish St, Manchester M15 6BR l.sanderson@mmu.ac.uk 0161 247 6928

Contents

1.1 & 1.2 - Year 6 Thesis Project

4.0 - Wyle

cop

Community Hub - Fifth

year first project

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2.0 - Charles Darwin Botanical Gargrens - Fifth

3.0 - Masterplanning

through

6.0 - Civic

Landmark

growth

deisgn

- Third

year second project

- Fifth

year

Reearch

project

year final project

1.1 Shaping

the

Square

Sixth Year - First Project Niall Coleman and Ifan Jones Rawson Square - Bradford, Yorkshire

Tightening & Intensifying the Formal Properties of the Square Through a Process of Alterations to the Boundary of the Space, the Connection with Routes & the Placement of Objects

Issues

that were

Addressed

We were interested in the evolution of public squares within Bradford. The connections they shared and scrutinising their current state. After comparing the public squares, Ifan and I decided to concentrate on developing Rawson Square. We choose to work on improving Rawson Square because of its rich historical past, current obsolescence, and it’s potential to become a Successful Square once again.

Main

focus of the Investigation

This thesis looked that the notion of tightening & Intensifying the Formal Properties of Rawson Square through a process of alterations to the boundary of the space, the placement of objects and the connection with routes. Learning from urban planners and architects such as Rob Krier and Carmillo Sitte theoretical approach improve our design approach.

The Proposal Interventions that were applied to Rawson Square were: 1. The placement of the Oastler Statue inbetween the Rawson Hotel and Unity Hall. This tightened one corner of Rawson Square and is intended to improve interaction. 2. A new market structure narrowing the square, providing a function space for future events and formed three individual public spaces. 3. Pedestrianising Rawson Square, making it the more practicable for public use.

Comparing and sketching our own historical axonometric drawings, sections and plans helped establish what versions of Rawson Square were successful. It was what elements might be improved to provide more enclosure and human activity within the square.

Rawson Square and Christ Church in the 1850s

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Rawson Square and Rawson Market in the 1950s

Site plan of the current Rawson Square

Visualisation of the new Rawson Square tensile canopy structure from Darley Street

Figure ground plan of Rawson Square

The new Pedestrian and Vehicular movement after changes

Comparing Historical Maps

Site Analysis

One of the first steps of the design development was to scale and compare historical maps and figure ground plans. This exercise was to find out the boundaries between public and private space.

One part of the site analysis was to find out the current pedestrian and Vehicular movement to access the performance of the square.. Later on, a new diagrammatic plan was drawn to see how a new pedestrianed square would affect this

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Axonometric drawing of one literation of Rawson Square with new market structure and enclosed boundaries

Enclosing

the

Square

with structures

The square was enclosed further with a new permanent market structure in the middle of the square. Different testing was used to find out the right size.

The final placement of the Oastler Statue enclosing the square

Enclosing

the

Square

with

Objects

Placement testing via colleges were used to find out the correct position of the new Oastler Statue

Section drawing of our Studio 1 literation of Rawson Square with new market structure, enclosed public spaces and placement of Statue

1852 Version of Rawson Square

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1894 Version of Rawson Square

1940 Version of Rawson Square

1970 Version of Rawson Square

1:70 Axonometric Technical model of the Rawson Square Canopy structure

Exploded axonometric drawing of the Rawson Square Canopy structure PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

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Constrcution of the RS Canopy Structure

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Beam to truss Structure connection

Tensile fabric to truss structure connection

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Foundation to column connection

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Column to truss structure connection

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Column plate

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Truss plate

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The new iteration of the pavilion no longer blocks of any views of the square from the Cooker Centre. It provide breathing space and a sufficient amount of light to come in underneath the canopy roof. .

Truss

Visualisation of the new Rawson Square tensile canopy structure from Darley Street

Excavation of the existing soil for concrete footing foundation. Installing the base plates for the columns RIBA Part 2 Portfolio | Niall Coleman

On site installation of the columns, trusses and beams through plates and anchor bolts. Cherry pickers and cranes are used for this phase.

Installation of the tensile fabric to the structural framework using lace roping. The fabric is attached through PVC conduits and tension wires

1.2 Re-imagining

the

city

block

Sixth Year - Second Project Niall Coleman and Ifan Jones Rawson Market - Bradford, Yorkshire Master-planning

Issues

that were

through re-interpretating historical precedents

Addressed

After reshaping Rawson Square by enclosing the space with new boundaries, objects and interventions, Ifan and I wanted to implement the same theory to the surrounding buildings. After investigating the current state of the intermediate connections and buildings, we focused our next project on the Rawson Market/Quarter block. We believed that the 21st century version was poorly designed and the modernist intervention of Rawson Quarter didn’t blend in with the listed buildings of Rawson Hotel, Kirkgate Wall and James Street Market.

Main

focus of the Investigation

The next step was to analyse the historical past of the block and find out what areas will be useful to develop. Two listed building of the block

that required refurbishment and new programs. James St Market was transformed into retail and restaurant units with open deck access and the Rawson Hotel integrating with the new residential block. We began to re-imagine what the old, demolished markets were like through mass modelling and sketches.

The Proposal 1. 4 storey trapeze residential block with courtyard and public gallery 2. A new open-air market (taking influence from the first version of Rawson Place market) with a new contemporary canopy roof. 3. A performance space positioned in the lower part of the block. The steepness of the terrain allows the spectators in the market to view the stage.

The old Rawson Market before bomb damage

Photo of James Street Market in the 1950s

Site plan of the block

Visualistation of the new John Street facade

Visualistation of the new James Street Street facade

Visuualisation of the new Kirkgate Wall corner

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The Victorian Kirkgate Wall and Rawson Market appearance has changed

Evolution

of the block

After comparing the different figure ground plans of the Rawson Market, James Street Market block, we wanted to restore the previous perimeter of the block, extend Rawson Hotel and create an enclosed public space within the block.

By completing the residential block with another intervention allowed for the residential block and the public space to become two separate entities

DEFINING THE BOUNDARY

LEVELLING PLATFORMS

The first priority was to define the blocks boundary on Rawson Place to give it a strong edge.

By adding in these levelling platforms which we were inspired by from the Peace Hall, allows the space to be accessible to all.

NEW BUILDING INTERVENTIONS The next key step was to incorporate the new building interventions that would allow for the improvement of the Rawson Hotel gable end and the permeable facade

COMPLETING THE RESIDENTIAL BLOCK

RE-ESTABLISHING THE MARKET STRUCTURE Finally the positioning and massing of the pitched roofs really tied the three areas of the scheme together, giving us a good massing to continue developing. Aerial view of the new Rawson Market block

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NEW BUILDING INTERVENTIONS

COMPLETING THE RESIDENTIAL BLOCK

RE-ESTABLISHING THE MARKET STRUCTURE

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Evolution

of the

The John Street façade was an important part of the design process since it addresses how the existing Rawson Hotel meets our new residential proposal. After meticulously drawing the existing Rawson hotel in detail, it informed us on how we could take subtle cues from the existing facade to generate a delicate, and appropriate response. Some details that we followed through to our proposal were the coping stones which helped break

Elevation

the facade up horizontally, and our interpretation of the large second floor windows. We analysed how the existing tower has a small stepping detail which aids in allowing the building to turn the corner, and how the tower touches the ground, we took this detail and applied it to our new tower. This was a key elevation for us to draw since it shows the residential block, the hotel, the new location of the Oaster statue, our S1 structure, and the new market roof, all in one drawing. Elevation testing . Re-imagining the Rawson Hotel facade

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Studio 2 final version with new tower and 4 storey extension

Later literation with 1 storey increase.

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The most important elevation of our Scheme. Rawson Place is the link between all three studio projects. We envision it as being an exciting and lively space to be in. This perspective elevation was created to show how me think rawson place will be transformed through our scheme. We envision a space were the people of Bradford will be drawn to, to spend their evenings and weekends walking around the market stalls, watching the live performances and grabbing RIBA Part 2 Portfolio | Niall Coleman

something to eat. The elevation shows us how the space will operate with people continuously moving through and around the markets. As with the other elevations, it shows how we have addressed the existing buildings on our site and how we have incorporated a series of playful interventions into the space. The elevation also shows how our three studio projects link together with the Rawson Square canopy wrapping around the corner to join the Rawson Market roof.

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Rawson

Place

05 03

John S treet

04 05

Godwin Street

05 05 05

01. S1 structure with market stalls 02. Oastler statue 03. Residents Communal Area 04. Concierge 05. Retail / Food & Drink 06. Residents Bike Store 07. Core 08. Bin Store 09. Public Toilets 10. Rawson Market 11. Performance Seating 12. Performance Stage 13. Performers Space

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05 05

05 13

05 05

05 07

05 05

James Street

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Sketch of the theatrical stage with the block’s market space

A gimps around the corner of Godwin street where the viewer gets their first view of the market canopy, the Rawson Square canopy, and the Rawson Hotel tower.

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This visual shows the excitement we are trying to create within the market space. The market has been populated to near full capacity, with people having a coffee on in the foreground whilst enjoying the performers on stage, with small children playing in front of the stage whilst an audience is sat down watching the live performers, whilst in the background the gates to the square are open for people to come in and walk around the market stalls whilst the music from the performers fills the space.

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First Floor plan - 1 & 2 Bed Apartments

Residential

Second floor plan - 1 Bed and Duplex Apartments

block floor plans

Whist designing the residential block we spent a lot of time making sure that the apartment layouts were as efficient as possible, and we made sure that we would be able to offer the people of Bradford a variety of apartment / duplex sizes since we recognise that family living is a big

Design residential units that provide flexibility. Sufficient living space.

Introduce nature into residential accommodation through public/private gardens, allotments. They can encourage integration with nature.

Encourage social interaction through facing doors and balconies.

Dual aspect apartments that allow maximum sunlight.

part of Bradford’s cultural heritage. As well as providing the residents with comfortable sized living and a varied option of apartment / duplex sizes, we have spent a lot of time consulting the ‘Happy by Design’ book by Ben Channon. EVANS

Gibraltar

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Third floor plan - 1 Bed Apartments and 2 - 4 Bed duplex apartments

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Long section through the main body of the site show the level change through the site, and how we have tackled the level change to make it accessible for everyone. The section demonstrates the relationship between all the spaces that we have designed within this scheme. On the right side it illustrates the relationship between the residential courtyard on the first floor with the indoor shopping space on ground floor through the use of large light wells which act as seating RIBA Part 2 Portfolio | Niall Coleman

for the residents. The main body of the square has been terraced down to allow for wheelchair users to be comfortable within the space, allowing for the market stalls to be on flat ground, and aids in elevation the audience to have a clear view of the stage whilst a performance is taking place. The context around our building also demonstrates that we have been respectful of Bradford’s existing heights which ensures that our building will sit in well with it’s surroundings,

The Victorian Kirkgate Wall and Rawson Market appearance has changed

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1:50 @ A3 Technical section of the Rawson Market Residential

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1:20 Sectional Facade Model

1:500 Site Model

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2.0 T h e V oya g e Fifth Year - Second Project Niall Coleman and Tobi Sobowale Shrewsbury, Shropshire Charles Darwin Botanical Garden and Museum

Issues

that were

Addressed

Given the diminishing role that traditional libraries have begun to play within general society are there other uses than a library that would better position the building for a sustainable future? Crumbling masonry and repeated renovations mean the building has had to close on several occasions in recent years, given the constraint of the Listed Building status of the building, what fabric changes could be made to the building? How can the frontage of the building, and the surrounding land be better utilised and opened up to become more integrated into the street scene onto Castle Gates? How can the level change of 70 steps (now 69) be managed from the rear of the Bus Station (on the banks of the River Severn) to the high street?

Main

focus of the Investigation

- In 100 years how would the building look? If they took away our additions, most of original features preserved/unchanged

- Major interventions are within, minor interventions to shell - Promote the Grade I listed building and generate income for future renovations - Enhance and take influence from certain architectural features for the library and Rigg’s Hall - Create awareness of Charles Darwin and his work - Improve the well-being of people in Shrewsbury - Improve the circulation in and around the library

The Proposal The Charles Darwin Botanical Garden and Museum celebrates Darwin as a botanist by promoting an interaction with and education of nature. The site has always been a place of learning and education and we wanted our proposal to continue this. The design proposal consists of a new independent structure that sits separately from the existing building, revering its history. Visitors are taken on a journey through a series of spaces guided by the Corten steel structure

The Victorian Kirkgate Wall and Rawson Market appearance has changed

Grade 1 listed Shrewsbury Library

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Grade 2 listed Rigg’s Hall

Site plan of Shrewsbury Library and Rigg’s Hall

Final render of the Charles Darwin Botanical Garden Greenhouse from Castle Gates

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1. 2.

possible entrance

towards castle Lift location not suitable Main Circulation

Currently one existing entrance

No wheelchair access

S 3.

Route to shopping centre

1:750 Site plan showing the site constraints and opportunities of the Shrewsbury Library

Perspective section and pullouts showing the Structural audit

Site Anaylsis Our site for this design project is Shrewsbury Library. It is in close proximity to Shrewsbury Castle, Train Station, Shopping Centres and the River Severn. The above diagram shows an initial overview analysis of the site and its surrounding context. For us the context was as important as the library. The location of the bus station and shopping centre car park behind means that users of the space

coming by car or public transport will arrive from behind the building. This creates an opportunity for the unused landscape area behind the library and how it can be developed. When visiting the site, we arrived from behind and understood the importance and potential of the surrounding spaces

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6. 3.

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School Gardens

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Secondary route

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Access from stairs

Fire exit

Unused landscape

Possible entrance

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Meadow Place

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Raven Meadows

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towards train station

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The original build up consisted of coursed and squared Grins-hill stone outer wall with rubble

and

Audits

core and brick backing. Timber structured floor rested on the single thickness brick wall. There were chamfered and transomed mullioned windows. The building has undergone a series of restorations since then. In 1815, alterations were made to the roof as they realised there were defects in the timber and brick structures. In 1976 there were a number of alterations that took place.

These included: - Steel and concrete structures replacing the existing brick and timber structures - Stainless steel rods resin bonded into the back face of the stonework - Main hall ceiling modified with cambered trusses and moulded tie beams - Lift added in North Wing - Tower staircase extended to basemen

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Render of the East Wing of the Charles Darwin Museum

Independent structure of the proposal.

Circulation was a major issue within the existing building, our intervention aims to solve this problem by creating an independent structure that guides users through the space and acts as a place maker. The exploded diagram shows how visitors are intended to move through the spaces focusing on the courtyard and main building. OUTDOOR EVENTS SPACE This is the starting point of the journey and also the end GREENHOUSE The botanical garden is in the greenhouse in the North Wing. RIBA Part 2 Portfolio | Niall Coleman

After ascending the main staircase, visitors will go here. It has a subtropic climate similar to Galapagos Islands to reference Darwin’s trip to the islands and the climate he experienced there. MUSEUM The museum space is experienced after the botanical garden where users walk along a walkway and descend through the floors, seeing the drawings, books and other botanical work that Darwin created. The walkway consists of turns that go against the grain of the existing building. Outdoor Events Space in Courtyard connecting the two wings

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Inital

options for the

Performance Space

Masterplan of the new Charles Darwin and Botanical Garden

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Interior perspective, section and elevation of the greenhouse

Sub-Tropic Botanical Garden (Greenhouse) CIRCULATION

LIGHT

MATERIALITY

VENTILATION

The greenhouse is the first space that the users experience within the building.

The design proposal means that the greenhouse is well lit, with light coming from above through the glass roof and through the original window openings of the existing building. A series of voids and steel mesh floors allows light to penetrate from above to the lower floors. The variance in transparency of the glass panels limits solar gain

Due to the sub-tropic climate and humidity of the greenhouse our main structure is made up of coated galvanised steel. The protective coating of zinc prevents the steel from rusting.

Comes in from the outside. Because of humidity, mould would occur in the service area if vents were inside. Vents work on an automatic rack and pin system that partially close because of scattering. High level to improve ventilation. There are also openings in the glass roof on the side and above that can be manually opened, also automatically

Once accessed through the first floor, users can ascend up to the fourth floor which provides views out over Shrewsbury.

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Design section through the North Wing Greenhouse and Courtyard to show the level change through the site, and how we have tackled the level change to make it accessible for everyone. The greenhouse sits within the North wing and is connected to the outdoor pavilion in the courtyard. The walkway tapers over the Existing building to highlight it as an independent structure, that sits apart from the library building.

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3d Sectional axonometric drawing of the East Wing Charles Darwin Museum

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Section drawing of the East Wing Charles Darwin Museum

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Wyle Cop

3.0 C o mm u n i t y H u b

Sixth Year - Second Project Niall Coleman and Tobi Sobowale Shrewsbury, Shropshire Encouraging better well-being through design and community integration

Issues

that were

Addressed

Given the proximity of the car park to the River Severn the bottom of the car park is susceptible to Flooding. How can this be mitigated to enable residential use to be both sustainable and viable? Are there better uses for the site that make the most of views over the river and proximity to the town centre? The site could be considered for housing and with this in mind, research should be undertaken to what the ‘Shrewsbury Home’ could be. What type of housing does your research say is needed in this area of town? Do the current models work? Why do such a small proportion of Shrewsbury’s residents live in the town centre itself and how could this site meet the current housing need.

Main

focus of the Investigation

Creating a residential and commercial masterplan that will fully ultisie the car park by providing multople homes which will not be affected by the potential flooding of the River Severn

The Proposal A playful design that encourages better well-being through design and integration of the community.

Wyle Cop independent stores

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Our home is designed to tackle the increasing rate of anxiety amongst young people in Shrewsbury. The 7 townhouses are designed for young people who suffer from anxiety and their families but it is not exclusive to them. The site is located on the bank of the River Severn, with flooding being a major concern, residential programmes are placed above the ground floor. Through a series of communal spaces, a shared roof garden, facing front doors and balconies, a home is created that encourages interaction between residents and the wider community. Nature, daylight and flexible spaces were used as tools to promote a healthier well-being, furthering the idea of the home as a safe haven A playful design that encourages better well-being through design and integration of the community. Our home is designed to tackle the increasing rate of anxiety amongst young people in Shrewsbury. The 7 townhouses are designed for young people who suffer from anxiety and their families but it is not exclusive to them. The site is located on the bank of the River Severn, with flooding being a major concern, residential programmes are placed above the ground floor. Through a series of communal spaces, a shared roof garden, facing front doors and balconies, a home is created that encourages interaction between residents and the wider community. Nature, daylight and flexible spaces were used as tools to promote a healthier well-being, furthering the idea of the home as a safe haven.

Wyle Cop Car Park and English Bridge

Site plan of the Wyle Cop Car park

Section of the townhouses’ facade, Wyle Cop

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Pedestrianised road

Original Car Park -2 Levels

Buildings responding to site edge

Route through site

Water basins added

Entrance added - Defining street edge

Pedestrianised road

Cycle path

Design

Water basin First area to flood

development of the masterplan

Location: By the English Bridge (major traffic route for commuters) Location: By the River Severn Current use: 240 Car park spaces (Research Group 1) Major concern: FLOODING Key Characteristics: Wyle Cop longest row of independent shops in the UK. We were interested how we can continue this concept into our masterplan. RIBA Part 2 Portfolio | Niall Coleman

Water basin 2

TRANSPORT (Demographic Research - Group 4) The most popular commuting mode in Shropshire is the personal vehicle. With cycling and walking ranking third. Our aim is to make our site pedestrian friendly, encouraging the use of bikes and discouraging the use of cars. The site’s proximity to the shopping centres and town amenities, makes the use of a car less necessary especially for younger people

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Key sketches from Amsterdam that affected our design development: Bay Window (see residential space) Tree as a place maker (see ampitheatre)

ROOF TERRACE - Gardens - Allotments - Terrace

Arches/Arcade (see ground floor plan) Terraces (see west elevation)

7 Townhouses 11 Homes 3 2-Beds 8 1-Beds

SECOND FLOOR 1B2P 1 double bedroom 1 Storey

2B4P 2 double bedrooms 2 Storeys

- 4 1-STOREY 1 BEDS

Inital Massing FIRST FLOOR Communal ground floor and roof terrace added

- 4 1-STOREY 1 BEDS - 3 2-STOREY 2 BEDS

Introduction of 1 and 2 beds Front terrace added - for access

COMMUNAL GROUND FLOOR

Townhouses Our home is designed to tackle the increasing rate of anxiety amongst young people in Shrewsbury. The home is designed for young people who suffer from it and their families but is not exclusive to them. Designing a home that promotes better well being and healthier practices would benefit all young people and tackle this increasing problem This site was chosen because of its connection to the RIVER and the SQUARE. Interaction between the RIBA Part 2 Portfolio | Niall Coleman

development

- Coffee shop - Co-working space - Residents communal area

residents and the wider community are also important elements for our scheme. AIMS/OBJECTIVES 1. Interaction between residents 2. Interaction with residents and wider community 3. Using nature and the river to promote healthier well-being 4. Maximise use of daylight and colour

Shared core added

Roof lifted to create landmark

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GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

THIRD FLOOR

- Coffee shop - Co-working space - Residents communal area

- 4 1-STOREY 1 BEDS - 3 2-STOREY 2 BEDS

- 4 1-STOREY 1 BEDS

- Gardens - Allotments - Terrace

Floor

plans of the

Townhouses

Final collage renderings of the proposal highlighting atmosphere and materiality

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Townhouse Facade Before drawing up our building digitally, we developed the elevations, plans and sections by hand. We found this process effective as it allowed us to really think about the spaces and how they come together The initial arch frames on the ground floor evolved into an Adolf Loos inspired carving. However the concept remains the same. Revelation of the river as you move

through the square, elevating and shielding the residential spaces from the flooding risk. Pitched roofs was another important element of our scheme. We wanted to continue the traditional pitched roof seen commonly in Shrewsbury. This developed into a roof-scape that mimics part of the Shrewsbury skyline.

1:200 West Elevation (From Public Square)

The Victorian Kirkgate Wall and Rawson Market appearance has changed drastically over the last 150 years. This is shown

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1:200 East Elevation (From River)

The Victorian Kirkgate Wall and Rawson Market appearance has changed drastically over the last 150 years. This

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APARTMENTS APARTMENTS

COURTYARD

COURTYARDS

ENTRANCE WATER BASINS

WATER BASINS

TOWNHOUSES

Axonometric drawing of the Wyle Cop masterplan along the River Severn

Visualisation of the residential 1 bedroom with afacing baloncy and bay window. RIBA Part 2 Portfolio | Niall Coleman

Visualisation of the residential duplex ground floor showing living and kitchen space

Visualisation of the residential roof terrace with allotments and false facades

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GROUND FLOOR SECTIONAL MODEL Our model explores the concept of flooding. The proposal has been designed so that the residential areas are above ground floor. The communal spaces are on the ground floor, as a sacrificial loss for when the site floods. The ground floor is split into two levels. The lower level - which will flood the most often hosts only seating areas and flexible working spaces. Toilets, computers and other important spaces are on the ground, level with the square

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Final render of the new Wyle Cop townhouses along the English Bridge, Shrewsbury

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4.0 Master-planning through Landmark design Fifth Year - Research Project Niall Coleman and Megan Paudyal Accra, Ghana Re-drawing Glavproekt’s Marine Drive Project

Abstract During the 1960s, Bulgarian Architects Glavproekt were commissioned to design a master-plan for the Marine Drive area in Accra to represent the new post-independence Ghana. Glavproekt’s proposal was driven by the detailed design of monumental landmarks, each encapsulating the socialist vision rising in Nkrumah’s Ghana. This essay aims to speculate the context of which the master-plan was designed by analysing the range of sources accessible, particularly through utilising GIS to digitise the master-plan and compare it to other cartographic materials. The research raises questions on whether the architect’s approach to master planning through individual buildings was justified. Was this due to a lack of sources available to them as a foreign design team or the postmodern architectural culture of the time?

Conclusion Analysing Glavproekt’s master-plan for the Marine Drive area has highlighted the contradicting nature of the proposal, where the overall strategy seems vague and based on limited knowledge of the existing site, as shown through the GIS analysis. However there is also evidence to suggest that the ambiguous nature of the master-plan might be driven by the architect’s building-centred approach in designing the urban strategy. This is demonstrated through our analysis of the contents published in the journal article, which itself is largely focused on exhibiting the individual building designs. The design of the landmark buildings show the careful considerations given to the spatial programme and its locality, suggesting

that the main aim of architects’ was to deliver comprehensively designed buildings and their intermediate surroundings, which consequently generated the boarder strategy for the area. Glavproekt’s unconventional approach to masterplanning raises questions about the cultural Differences between the architects’ approach to planning compared to urban planners. In particular, the difference in the scales of working between the two disciplines where the planner works on a broader context with a focus on zoning, whereas the architects’ approach is to work from the building outwards. This contrast of approach is especially evident when comparing Glavproekt’s master-plan against the (date)master-plan designed by the Town and Country Planning Department (TCPD) for the same area. There are obvious disparities between the level of detail shown on the master-plan itself [Figure 16]. The TCPD master-plan mainly focuses on the zoning of the space, specifying the variety of programmes, whereas the buildings take centrestage on Glavproekt’s proposal. The working relationships between the two disciplines become interesting when they intersect, evident in the Korle Lagoon development during the early ’60s, where Glavproekt designed the sports complex within the larger master-plan lead by TCPD. Questions arise about which approach is superior in the Context of Marine Drive in post-independence Ghana as it could be argued that Glavproekt’s attitude towards master planning was most appropriate to portray Nkrumah’s progressive vision for Accra.

GIS drawing of the Marine Drive masterplan and the different categories

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5.0 Part 1 Architectural assistant

Selected

works

Niall Coleman Old Street, City of London Fraser Brown Mackenna Architects

What

type of pracitce is

FBM

Fraser Brown Mackenna Architects are an midsized award-winning practice in Old Street, London that specialises in the residential and educational sector. They have produced a vast spectrum of housing from bespoke homes to large density social housing estates

What

were the tasks and responsablities given

How

have

found the experience

throughly enjoyed contributing in consulation meetings and site visits. It got time to adapt to the new demands an Architectural Assistant experience. After working at Fraser Brown Mackenna Architects for only a few month, I’ve gained a vast wealth of knowledge about the different stages and the construction process and the technical terms associated with residential housing

During my time at FBM Architects, I’ve assisted in the preparation and research of feasibility studies of design briefs. Another task I normally take part in is the preparion of sketch designs and submissions for Planning and Building Regulation under the supervision of an Architect. Occasionally I’ve attended site visits and contributed in the phases of construction.

The Victorian Kirkgate Wall and Rawson Market appearance has changed

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Model-Making During my time at FBM Architects, I was given the responsiblilty of producing physical models for meetings and public consultations. This is normally for nonarchitecturally educated stakeholders to understand the scale and form of the interventions. 1. The first step of the model-making was to print off an autocad drawing of the site for the base.

during practice

2. Next, I stuck on the autocad drawing onto a foam-board to create a base 3. To create the massing blocks of the inventions and surrounding building polystyrene blocks were moulded, carved and cut with a hotwire cutting machine, sandpaper and scalpel

1;250 Massing model of a residential townhouse new-build scheme in Kilburn, London. Model shows two levels.

1:750 model of the new build and infill residential scheme, in relation to Bethnal Green, London.

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1:750 model of the new build and infill residential scheme, in relation to Bethnal Green, London.

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Anoxnometic college showing a Residential new build and in-fill scheme in Bethnal Green, London

Anoxnometic college showing a Residential new build in Brixton, London

Perspective college showing a Residential new build scheme in Penge, London

College Renderings Final collage renderings I was involved in highlighting atmosphere, testing and materiality

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Cross section college showing a Residential new build in Brixton, London

Anoxnometic college showing a Residential new build scheme in Kilburn, London

College Renderings Final collage renderings I was involved in highlighting atmosphere, testing and materiality

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Diagramatic plan showing the new vehicular movement of a residential masterplan in Bethnal Green, London

Diagramatic plan showing the site constraints of a residential project in Penge, London

Floor plan showing a 3 bedroom apartmnt in a new build scheme in Penge, London

Plan

drawings

Different types of plans I produced in previous projects highlighting atmosphere and materiality

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6.0 Civic

growth

Third Year - Final Project Niall Coleman Bethnal Green, London Community centre and workshops for local residents

What

are the Issues to be addressed?

Bethnal Green is starting to follow the trend of other areas within East London of showing symptoms associated in gentification. There are positives from this process such as renovating deteriorated urban neighbourhoods and vital investment to an area that needs to but ultimately leads to the detriment of the surrounding neighbourhoods and businesses as it often shifts a neighbourhood’s socialdemographical composition, forcing established residents and businesses out.

Main

focus of the Investigation

To start from observing the current condition of automotive repair/maintainance sector situated underneath the railways arches of Three Colts Lane, Bethnal Green and the reasons for National Rail’s decision to replace of these existing industries in

favour by contemporary retail businesssed related to gentrification. My projects aims to highlight some of the social and cultural issues created from the obsolescence of the current occupants inside the railway arches and surrounding neighbourhood

The Proposal Civic Growth’. Residential population growth, changing demographic and evolving employment opportunities in Bethnal Green have outstipped the provision of community support space and adult education services. The project includes education spaces where digital skils are taught to mechanics to service the next generationof cars and community spaces for local housing association residents. The buildings robust modular frame allows volumes to be reconfigured over time adapting to future demands in employmentand residents organisations..

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View from Bancroft Estate.

Public communal space

Community Hall

Public Library

Captured Moments Final collage renderings of the proposal highlighting atmosphere and materiality

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Section

and Elevation of the Proposal

Final collage renderings of the proposal highlighting atmosphere and materiality

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