bachelor of environments YEAR COMPLETED:
DESIGN PORTFOLIO NICOLAOS NICOLAOU
582946
2015
Past University Work
Contents P rojects 1 3 Semester 2 | 2012
Designing Environments RIVER STATION
Documentation/ Construction
P rojects 3 7 Semester 1 | 2015
Construction Design AXONOMETRIC DRAWING + MODEL
P rojects 2,4,5
Core Studio - Work
4-6 Semester 1 | 2014 8- 11 Semester 2 | 2014 12 - 14 Semester 2 | 2014
Studio Air LAGI INSTALLATION Studio Fire (A) UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE ARCHIVES Studio Fire (B) OUTRE GALLERY
This is some of my studio work completed in my first year of the Bachelor of Environments. My design concept was quite literal, being the sails of a boat which were used to achieve the plan view form of the rivers station. I feel my concept for this project was left unresolved as I did not have the skills yet to be able to understand the importance of researching and exploring ideas aswell as testing their outcomes before developing an idea further. This project example was selected so that I can demonstrate my initial skills at the beginning of the degree and how I have progressed throughout and improved my design process skills and my overall development as a designer.
PROJECT 1
Designing Environments Individual Work Semester Two 2012 1 s t Ye a r
River Station
Design Development to Final Form
My Involvement: In this group project I contributed to the design generation, design development, rendering as well as helping to produce the algorithmic script in Grasshopper and Rhino. I was more so involved in model fabrication and prototyping.
PROJECT 2
Architecture Design Studio Air Semester One 2014 Group Work 3 r d Ye a r
LAGI Design Proposal
The 2014 LAGI Competition brief comprised of generating a sculptural energy generating design proposal which would be located in a park in Copenhagen. My group and I tackled this project by thorough analysis of the brief and site. This was backed up with widespread research which led us to produce a proposal that replicated measures of sustainability within the city of Copenhagen. All the above guided the positioning of the forms to be faced towards the most dominant area of wind on the site. Together with Grasshopper and Rhino we were able to manipulate the heights of the walls and sizes of the cell opening to fit various size turbines. Areas were the wind was more dominant the sizing of cell openings and turbines was increased. This was done so to achieve maximum energy generation.
Explanatory Diagram the overall technique of each Sculptural Wall frame views
opened funnels Base curves
‘losoe’ lofted surfaces
pattern and form
big openings
F I N A L O U T C O M E
higher in structure= more energy
funnels w/ turbine panels
small openings
lower in structure= more interactive with users
Final Form Combination of all 3 prototypes
Prototype 1
Prototype 1
Prototype 2
Prototype 3
Final Renders Using Rhino & V-ray
Final Site Model
The design proposal comprises of a chain of strategically situated sculptural walls that consist of hexagonal funnelled cells that are inter-connected. Inside the cells, a custom panelled turbine is recessed into the circular opening which is used to generate energy. Theses turbines are also strategically placed to maximise viewing experience and create a frame for various perspectives about the awareness of sustainability. The views frame are depictions of positive and negative impacts on the environment by the parks surroundings to demonstrate the overall where the world should be heading towards.
Construction Detail fabricated using Laser cutter.
Axonometric and Model
FOUNDATIONS (F)
Construction Design Semester One 2015 Group Work 3 r d Ye a r
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In this project I learned the importance of the relationship between design and the constructability of a building. To do so, architectural, structural and architectural drawings, construction images, the land survey report and the geotechnical report were provided to us of a school by McBride Charles Ryan to anaylse. From all the information presented we were able to understand the construction practices utilised in our case study building and together with further research understand the reasoning to specific methods adopted in the construction of the building and in making design decisions. From dissecting the information given to us. Individually a comprehensive axonometric drawing of a 6mx6m assigned section of the building was produced. This task I believe was vastly valuable in understanding and creating a visual of the building. Then with a partner, a model was constructed at a 1:20 scale of the 6mx6m section to comprehend all of the stages needed for the construction of the building. This including the foundations, footings, primary and sub structures, cladding and finishes stages of the building. This subject was valuable as it taught me to consider the constructability of a building together with design intent and site context in order to make sure a building is an all-round well resolved structure.
F1 The site classification is Class P with a REACTIVITY of Class H. Results from geotechnical report borehole 1& 2. Soil moisture conditions will stay abnormal during consturction due to exisiting vegetation. The profile consists of the following soil composition: F2 (100mm) Filling Clayey silt (Grey/Brown), Dry, Variably comp filling F3 (100-500mm) Clayey Silt (Grey/Brown), STIFF, Dry, Residual Top Soil F4 (500-3500mm) Silty Clay (Grey/Brown/Orange), very STIFF with profile containing Tree roots, slightly moist, Residual soil F5 End of borelog due to refusal on floater F6 Paving slab with a 100mm fall away from edge beam. Reinforced with SL82 Mesh with a 25mm top cover of concrete. Laid on 100mm compacted class ‘A’ rock. Double polyethylene Membrane placed below paving slab. F7 50mm compacted Sand Bed below ground floor slab F8 Slabs and beams shall be laid on a 0.2mm POLYETHYLENE Membrane, continuous, lapped 200mm minimum. Membrane to extend under and up the sides of all slabs, beams and thickenings. To ensure moisture infiltration does not occur.
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FOOTINGS AND SLABS(FT)
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Ivanhoe Grammar School McBride Charles Ryan Architecture RS9
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Non-load bearing wall to be 20mm clear of the underside of beams & slabs WF1 Steel stud non-structural framing systems Studs =92 x 35mm at 600mm max centers. WF2 35mm Rondo Top hats to fix plasterboard. WF3 150mm Insulation WF4 2x6mm Marine grade plywood WF5 13mm Impacted resistant Plasterboard WF6 35mm PERMASTOP building blanket WF7 P20a 92mm Steel stud/ 1 layer 13mm PLB to one side only, rating Rw40 WF8 P20b 92mm Steel stud / 2 layers 13mm Impact resistant PLB both sides (2 layers 13mm Impact resistant PLB on steel top hats where over columns and concrete structural walls. Rating Rw50 WF9 P20c 92mm Steel stud / 2 layers 13mm Impact resistant PLB to one side only (2 layers 13mm Impact resistant PLB on steel top hats where over columns and concrete structural walls to one side only. Rating Rw50. WF10 P20g 92mm Steel stud / 1 layer 9mm CFC Sheet on 25mm tophats to one side only rating Rw 45.
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STEELWORK (S)
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S1 Columns 100x100x6.0mm SHS 350Mpa strength. Connected to slab by a 10mm base plate 2-M16 CHEMSET anchors. S2 Column based recessed into slab. Slab recess 80mm x 150mm, 10mm base plate connected to column with a 6 CFW and anchored into slab with 2-M16 CHEMSET anchors. Base plate sits on NOM 20 dry pack grout for a level surface. Slab recess filled with grout. S3 Dropper 65x65x3.0 SHS 350 Mpa S4 Roof Lintel 180 PFC 300Plus S5 Bottom fixing for external fins 24dia steel rod – 6CFW (shop welded), 50x16 plate bolted together with 2x M16 Galvanised bolts epoxy fixed. S6 Top fixing for external fins same as above but with a 50x16 bent plate welled to Façade racker with a -6CFW (shop welded) S7 Slab fixing for external fin same as bottom fixing but with N24 rebar fix into slab Façade Frame: S8 Mullion external frame M1, M3, M5, M6, M7 150x50x6.0 RHS S9 Mullion external frame M2, M4 150x100x6.0 RHS S10 Raker external Frame : R1 150X50X3.0 RHS. R2, R3, R4 150X100X4.0 RHS. R5 150X100X6.0 RHS. R6 200X100X6.0 RHS S11 Connection double mullion with column. 150x12 plate CFW all edges to support column with 2 M20 bolts. S12 Brace frame: diagonal members 150x90x12 angle Horizontal members 90x90x8 angle. Connections 12mm cleat plate with 6 CFW and M20 Bolts Load transfered from roof, to RBs, then down the columns to lvl1 slab, down to concrete panel then to footings, finally to founations.
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INTERMEDIATE FLOOR LEVEL (IFL)
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IFL1 Suspended level 1 slab reinforced with 300mm thickness reinforced steel with N12 bars at 200 CTRS. Lapped 300mm into Concrete beam Bottom Reinforcement: BLL N12 bars at 200 CTRS -30 cover, BUL N12 bars at 200 CTRS -42 cover. Top Reinforcement: TUL N12 Bars at 200 CTRS -20 cover,TLL N12 Bars at 200 CTRS -36 cover IFL2 Concrete beam (CB10 500mm x 1200mm) Reinforced with 7- N24 Bars – 80 top cover 4- N10 Ligatures at 200 CTRS. 7- N24 Bars -80 Bottom cover
W1 FT1
FT1 600mm x 400mm edge and internal beams to be founded in the natural surface silts or on natural clay with bearing pressure of at least 200kPa. Compressive strength of 25MPa FT2 Ground floor slab designed for a 3.0 kPa live load and a compressive strength of 25Mpa FT3 Slab rebate 25mm x 125mm to accommodate for a plum FFL. (External door track to be at the same as the carpet level. FT4 50mm set down for internal pavers FT5 Saw cut joint (SCJ) for Paving slab30 x 3 to be cut within 48hrs of concrete being poured. Reinforcement must be cut as well. FT6 Abelflex sealant between paving slab and edge beam FT7 Suspended floor slab designed for live loads of 3.0 kPa and have a compressive strength of 32Mpa. Reinforcement specifications: FT8 Edge beam reinforment 2-N16 Bars top and bottom - 70mm cover, with N10 ligatures 300 CTRS. FT9 Ground floor slab SL92 Mesh with a central concrete cover FT10 Paving slab SL82 Mesh with 25mm top cover FT11 All slab mesh is held into position by bar chairs placed at 1000mm centres during pour. FT12 Bored Pier 600 Dia. 3m depth.
WALL FRAMING (WF)
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PROJECT 3
NOTES & SPECIFICATIONS
Axonometric produced in Sketchup/Illustrator
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ROOF FRAMING SYSTEM (RS)
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RS1 20mm diameter Bracing rod. RS2 Roof strut 100x100x8mm EA 300 plus. RS3 Connection purlin to roof beam- 10mm Cleat Plate 2-M16 purlin bolts with a 6 CFW to roof beam RS4 Purlin support to suspended ceiling. Suspension rod bracket connected to purlin with a bolt. RS5 Flybrace: 50 x 50 x 5 EA, 1-M16 bolt at each end with 6mm cleat plate and 6 CFW to roof beam. RS6 Raker Purlin Trimmer C25019 G450 Lysaght C. RS7 Roof beams 310 UB 32.0. RS8 4 degree roof fall. RS9 PERMASTOP building blanket and wire mesh backing. RS10 Purlin C25019 G450 Lysaght C at 900 centres. RS11 40mm roof spacers.
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DOOR SCHEDULE DW1 Door number 0.18 hinged swing door- double Timber (spotted Gum) framed gazed door, satin finish to match sunshades DW2 Door number 1.19 Cavity sliding door-single proprietary system glazed aluminium frame equivalent to lotus ‘acoustic sliders- glazed to RW 30 WINDOW SCHEDULE W1 WINDOW NUMBER 0.06-0.08 GLDO1-6mm thick heat strengthened VIRIDIAN Energy Tech Clear/ 12mm argon gas cavity / 6mm heat strengthened VIRIDIAN VFloat clear internal GSP01-6mm thick heat strengthened VIRIDIAN Energy Tech Clear/ 12mm argon gas cavity / 6mm fully toughened VIRIDIAN Seraphic Standard internal, colour: COLORBOND Night Sky
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FINISHES (FS)
R10 BLUESTONE tile/paver (Yr10 LC) FS1 LYSAGHT LONGLINE metal cladding FS2 RONDO suspended ceiling and bulkheads- insulated to achieve required acoustic and thermal properties- 1 layer 13mm plasterboard- COMPRESSED fibre cement sheet (Yr10 LC) SKIRTING Timber beam vertical sun shade HYME (300x60mm glu-lan beam spotted gum) PARAPET R2.8 RW 45 FS3 LYSAGHT LONGLINE metal cladding on 35mm top hats with PERMASTOP building blanket and wire mesh backing. 150mm structural zone with insulation to achieve required acoustic and thermal properties. 35mm internal top hats with PERMASTOP building blanket and wire mesh backing FS4 LYSAGHT SPANDEK metal cladding. ROOF R3.2 FS5 LYSAGHT KLIPLOCK colorbond metal roofing on 40mm spacers 406mm coverage FS6 PERMASTOP building blanket and wire mesh backing. FS7 Purlin C25019 G450 Lysaght C at 900 centres. 40mm roof spacers Varying depth ceiling void AR Angle of repose for sand 30 degrees, Clay 45 degrees.
IVANHOE
GRAMMAR
General Notes
Project
Drawing Title
Drawn By
Scale
Axonometric Drawing A section of the south side of the new Ivanhoe Grammar school showing all components.
Construction Design Assignment
AXONOMETRIC
Nicolaos Nicolaou 582946
Drawing Number
Tutorial Tutorial 3 - Ray Cheung
Date Completed
Page
730 Bridge Inn Road, Doreen
24/03/15
Page Size
Address
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North-West Perspective, using/ V-ray
Entrance
Reading Room
The brief for the University of Melbourne Archives was to create a new building at a new location that could house 50km of archival storage with 3 common themes to drive the concept and design of the building. The 3 themes being Graffiti, Palimpsest and Cabinets of Curiosity. My concept for this project was derived from analysis of the site and broader context of Brunswick which is the suburb of the new site. I found that Brunswick has a diverse architectural scene, which contains buildings of all different building types, shapes, styles and era’s. The interesting aspect of Brunswick is that these buildings are all mixed in with each other and can seem misplaced and ever unsafe to people visiting the suburb for the first time. This evokes a degree of mystery to the experience of the site in particular.
PROJECT 4 Melbourne Archives Architecture Design Studio A Fire Semester Two 2014 Individual Work 3 r d Ye a r
This idea of misplaced buildings arose from this analysis and became the concept behind the aesthetics of The University of Melbourne Archive Building. The building is made to appeal out-of-place in the overall location which makes it ever so appropriate for Brunswick. Additionally this creates a metaphoric palimpsest to the building types found in Brunswick. The way this is done is a second skin (Sunscreen) is offset around the perimeter of the building which deceives people of the actual structure. The screen acts as a shading device eliminating direct sunlight and evokes a feeling of security. However on the inside the arrangement of this building focuses on practicality in offering good circulation throughout the site and building so that the process of storing archives is done in a systematic manner, where the main functions string off a central atrium. This obvious contrast to the exterior of the building is less apparent when inside, as purpose design intent on walls and ceiling create features that represent misplacement and a cabinet of curiosities. These treatments are also for acoustic purposes. Environmentally friendly design such as green walls, large areas of green space and shading devices are also key considerations of the building and have been arranged in a way that add to the overall concept of misplacement.
Reception
B
The spatial planning of the archives building arranged to focus on practicality of use and function. Public spaces are positioned together and staff areas are also linked to each other to make circulation better. Central atrium is the main guide for users to be able to circulate through the building making work flow better for staff and easy for visitors to navigate their way through the building.
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Outdoor Space
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Gallery
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Reading Room
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Scholars Appartment
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Archival Storage
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Idea of misplacement on walls to create, curiosity and evoke the sense that the building is misplaced, although in essence is planned in a way that is practical. Public functions positioned to North and East side of the site to gain natural sunlight. High use and high flow areas are situated in the front half of the site to make accessibility clear for users.
Interior Render of the reception and entrance facing towards the central atrium Using Vray for Sketchup
Section A-A
The central atrium also serves the purpose of bring natural light into the building which was a difficult task to do due to the surronding buidlings of the site, hence being the best option to integrate light into the interior spaces.
Site Plan
Lots of vegetation added to site incorporate nature into the design. Mainly deciduous trees to allow light into the building in winter and shade in summer. This was also done together with the second facade screen to reduce the need for air conditioning and heating making the building environmentally more friendly. The public functions on the North of the site face North West to allow greater sunlight exposure. The second facade screen faces North East along the North of the site to make the sunlight in direct maximising the effectiveness of the site.
Section B-B
Night Render Perspective Using Vray for Sketchup
Day Render Perspective Using Vray for Sketchup
LEGEND LOW HIGH
The area of Brunswick is diverse in every way possible, from the people to the buildings and street life. Brunswick features many different styles which contribute to the suburbs overall character. The mixture of Brunswick is interesting as it gives the atmosphere of tension, conflict and safe/ unsafe areas through its architecture. This is created by the many different zones of functions that mix in with each other, whether they are old or new. This almost feels like the whole suburb is misplaced. The Outré Gallery represents similar ideas and values as the gallery signifies this atmosphere of mystery, elusion, danger and misplaced objects. Therefore it is clear that the driving concept behind the Outré Gallery design to be the idea of evoking a misplaced feel within the building and the experience users have with the gallery.
SITE ANALYSIS TRAFFICFLOW
LEGEND LOW HIGH
The building demonstrates this idea of misplacement through a range of ways with a main one being its rigid box like form and its contrasting growing triangulated skin. The play on tension and elusion is also represented by the bold colour statement and elusive furniture design. The gallery also represents the adventurous feel of Brunswick with spaces that evoke mystery and the wanting to explore. The Outré Gallery also features an environmentally friendly design approach with the second skin being one of the main methods of sun shading. Other aspects that are important to this design are the areas dedicated for outdoor living experiences which also contribute to the context and culture of street life in Brunswick.
SITE ANALYSIS HEIGHTS
Outre Gallery
PROJECT 5 Architecture Design Studio B Fire Semester Two 2014 Individual Work 3 r d Ye a r
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT FURNISHINGS
The diagram to the left illustrates my initial design ideas to the final outcome. Initially it was difficult for me to break away from the box form, which was difficult to get light into. I then realised that outdoor spaces could benefit my design greatly and help me drive a non-box like form. From this I explored ideas of palimpsest on the second faรงade to make the building look and feel more elusive. These ideas were quite literal at the beginning but eventually I tied together the concept of a misplaced building and came up with an abstracted faรงade design of the roof line of common building types in Brunswick. This also help determine and control light into the building. Together with this I also used the central atrium again to maximise light into the core of the building.
The diagram on the right illustrates concept of a cabinet of curiosity. For this building to be complete I designed my own furniture to make my concept unified and consistent within the whole design. The furniture is designed to be elusive and look structurally unsound. Each piece is different in its own way and create curiosity as they are not predictable as compared to traditional furnishings. The colour of the furniture was chosen to bright and at the same time has contrast to extend the misplaced feel. The colours also reflect on the exterior of the building.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Outre Gallery
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Bookshop
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Cafe
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Staff space
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Outdoor Space
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Manager’s Flat B
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN 1:100
North Elevation
FIRST FLOOR PLAN 1:100
SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1:100
Central planning similar to Studio A. Central atrium determines the functions around it. Cafe, gallery and bookshop positioned to streetscape areas of the site to gain maximium exposure and sunlight. Also makes it clear for users of the purpose of the building. Outdoor space is also included to bring nature back into the site. The outdoor spaces are placed towards the street side corners of the site to create privacy and allow light to be controlled and also to break the form of the buiilding so that it is not a box.
Section A-A
Bookshop Render Enterance Render Perspective Using Vray for Sketchup
Looking into Gallery level 1 from outdoor space
Studio Fire was a very valuable studio for me. It allowed me to break away from my comfort zone and discover new methods of creating design. Studio Fire helped me understand how to correcting incorporate a concept into a design and how to fully test and explore all options before developing m ideas further. Studio B especially helped create a building that included a unified concept that responded well to the brief. From studio Fire I believe my skills in design concept and development have majorly improve and my technical skills have also grown. I have improved at 3-D computer modeling and rendering as well as design communication skills.
North Elevation
Cafe Render
Section B-B
Ground Floor Gallery counter Render