Nuria Guinot Pascó Portfolio 2024
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
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PROJECT BARGE
Office Fit Out for a law firm
ID:SR CONFIDENTIAL (Stage 2-4) | 2023-2024
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PROJECT EAGLE
Labs and Office project Feasibility Study (Stage 1) | 2022
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CATARROJA AT HEIGHTS | ORIGINS
Intervention town and port of Catarroja Year 4 | 2016-2017
07 SOLAR CROWN School of Performing Arts Year 3 | 2015-2016
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PROJECT SEED
Science Park in UK - Labs and Office
SR CONFIDENTIAL (Stage 1/2) | 2021-2022
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
04 MAGNET
Green Building Council Mediterráneo
Final Master Project | 2018-2020
05 ALL IS ONE | ONE IS ALL
Cívic Centre Malilla + Residential Complex Year 4 | 2016-2017
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LOOKING AT THE SEA Thalassotherapy Centre Year 2 | 2014-2015
09 5 VACATION UNITS
Housing complex Year 2 | 2014-2015
10 PENTHOUSE IN THE RIVER
Housing for a couple Year 2 | 2014-2015
• An attractive and inspiring place that people want
• An environmentally friendly and intelligent space.
• An accessible and inclusive environment that supports wellbeing.
• A welcoming and high quality client experience.
• A social anchor that facilitates learning, collaboration and innovation.
• Seamless technology and spaces designed to support hybrid working.
• Neighbourhoods within the workspace to provide a sense of team identity and belonging.
• Standardisation of workspace and improved environmental comfort.
• A flexible and efficient space that enables connectivity across teams.
• Focal points on floor where staff can recharge and connect.
• Increased informal spaces that provide a more human experience.
Benefit of internal stair
• Provides a unique welcoming and tailor made client journey.
• Creates more choice and enhances the client experience.
• Improves building flows during events.
• Improves visibility between floors and vertical connections between client areas.
• Connects single height floor plates with a memorable experiences.
Benefit of internal stair
• Improves vertical connection between floor.
• Activates inbound areas and creates a central hub.
• Provides visual connection across working floors.
• Facilitates cross collaboration between teams.
• Supports vertical team adjacencies.
• Connectivity of bisuness efficiency.
• Wellness integral - better than gym day to day health.
• Good use of tertiary space with limited daylight.
PROJECT EAGLE
Labs and Office project
Feasibility Study (Stage 1) | 2022
Including wet laboratory space.
Speed to Market: The earlier this project can be delivered the more certainty there is that this will meet market requirements.
Speed to Market: The earlier this project can be delivered the more certainty there is that this will meet market requirements.
PROJECT SEED
Type of accommodation: The Cambridge Cluster is made up of 2 Principal science types, Bio-Medical companies, and technology companies. Up to now the Cambridge science park has housed more technology related companies than bio medical companies however this may reflect the type of space available more than any intrinsic quality of the park cluster.
Science Park in UK - Labs and Office SR CONFIDENTIAL (Stage 1/2) | 2021-2022
Type of accommodation: The Cambridge Cluster is made up of 2 Principal science types, Bio-Medical companies, and technology companies. Up to now the Cambridge science park has housed more technology related companies than bio medical companies however this may reflect the type of space available more than any intrinsic quality of the park cluster.
SPACE TYPES TO BE PROVIDED:
SPACE TYPES TO BE PROVIDED:
There is a need to provide laboratory space. Following the
2.9 WS2 - MARKET BRIEF 2
There is a need to provide laboratory space. Following the 2nd workshop, it was agreed that the balance of Laboratory space to non-laboratory space in each building would be 50:50. This can be re visited on a case by case basis as the design progresses.
TYPE OF LABORATORY SPACE:
Most of the space would be suited to general laboratory use It was agreed that 70% of the laboratory space would be built with a floor-to-floor height of 4.2m this would be
Most of the space would be suited to general laboratory use
It was agreed that 70% of the laboratory space would be built with a floor-to-floor height of 4.2m this would be suitable for Wet lab with Recirculating fume cupboards only
30% of the Laboratory space should be built with 4.5m floor
• Market research conducted by Creative Places demonstrates a strong demand for laboratory space in Cambridge
Bio-Medical Companies Technology Companies
Bio-Medical Companies Technology Companies
• Market research conducted by Creative Places demonstrates a strong demand for laboratory space in Cambridge
Innovation is the key output required of science and technology companies and creating an environment conducive to innovation is the challenge for any campus or building which hopes to attract these occupiers.
• The space demands have previously been for small tenancies (500-1000m ). Going forward there is a requirement for larger tenancies (3000-5000m2), including wet labs.
• Market research demonstrates a strong demand for laboratory space.
It was agreed that there would be no general provision of space suitable for large clean rooms or BSU Spaces as these were unlikely to be required by most occupiers. The potential to accommodate small suites would be reviewed as a contingency.
• Type of accommodation: two principal science types - Bio-medical companies and technology companies
• The space demands have previously been for small tenancies (500-1000m ). Going forward there is a requirement for larger tenancies (3000-5000m
• Type of accommodation: two principal science types - Bio-medical companies and technology companies
• It was agreed that as a starting point the balance between laboratory and non-laboratory space would be 50:50.
• The space demands have previously been for small tenancies (500-1000m2). Going forward there is a requirement for larger tenancies (3000-5000m2), including wet labs.
Once the practical and technical requirements for carrying out science and technology-based research and development have been provided there is also the question of what kind of environment will make occupiers work successfully.
• It was agreed that as a starting point the balance between laboratory and non-laboratory space would be 50:50.
• Laboratory type: it was agreed that 70% of the laboratory space would be suitable for wet lab with recirculating fume cupboards only or dry labs (with floor to floor height of 4.2m). The remaining 30% would be suitable for wet laboratories with extracting fume cupboards (with floor to floor height of 4.5m).
• Type of accommodation: two principal science types - Bio-medical companies and technology companies.
• Laboratory type: it was agreed that 70% of the laboratory space would be suitable for wet lab with recirculating fume cupboards only or dry labs (with floor to floor height of 4.2m). The remaining 30% would be suitable for wet laboratories with extracting fume cupboards (with floor to floor height of 4.5m).
We have identified some of the key qualitative issues which make a building conducive to innovation and not a blocker of innovation.
These include: Design to promote interaction, transparency and visual links, space for shared work, and sandpits and design sprints.
• Building description phase 1: it was agreed that phase 1 would include 2 buildings of approximately 15,000m NIA. Building 1 would be to house multiple small companies with the smallest tenancy being 500m , floor would be approximately 2000m . The second building would be to house larger companies and the smallest tenancy would be a single floor of between 2000 to 3000 m2
• Building description phase 1: it was agreed that phase 1 would include 2 buildings of approximately 15,000m2 NIA. Building 1 would be to house multiple small companies with the smallest tenancy being 500m , floor would be approximately 2000m2. The second building would be to house larger companies and the smallest tenancy would be a single floor of between 2000 to 3000 m2 .
• It was agreed that as a starting point the balance between laboratory and non-laboratory space would be 50:50.
• Laboratory type: it was agreed that 70% of the laboratory space would be suitable for wet lab with recirculating fume cupboards only or dry labs (with floor to floor height of 4.2m). The remaining 30% would be suitable for wet laboratories with extracting fume cupboards (with floor to floor height of 4.5m).
‘VIBRANCY’ ‘CORPORATE’
• Building description phase 1: it was agreed that phase 1 would include 2 buildings of approximately 15,000m2 NIA. Building 1 would be to house multiple small companies with the smallest tenancy being 500m2, floor would be approximately 2000m2.
The second building would be to house larger companies and the smallest tenancy would be a single floor of between 2000 to 3000 m2.
BUILDING GRID & STRUCTURE
• Service area & back of house: One of the differentiators between offices and laboratories is the amount and variety
supplies and waste products which are required. These require provision of both internal space and external space. It the most pragmatic solution to uncertain requirements and probably the most sustainable solution was to allow each “stand alone” provision. Opportunities to share facilities will be explored as building design progresses.
• Primary plant location: Laboratories require higher levels of mechanical ventilation and plant area could take up to 15%-20% building floor area. It was agreed that the most flexible and practical solution was to locate primary plant on the upper floors buildings. Other solutions such as on-floor plant rooms and external plant rooms will be considered as local responses to challenges such as height constraints.
is the key driver for the structural frame dimensions and influences the space efficiency. It was agreed that the grid used in the concept design stage would be 3.6m - which suggests a structural grid of 7.2m. material: different solutions were considered, and their merits were compared particularly the impact on agreed that concrete (Pre-cast or in situ) would be required to meet performance requirements for laboratory carbon in the structural frame would be minimised by reviewing downwards the performance requirements in
BUILDING M&E AND SERVICING
• Ventilation method: it was agreed that the best and most sustainable ventilation solution would be using mixed mode systems possible.
• The space planning grid is the key driver for the structural frame dimensions and influences the space efficiency. It was agreed that the laboratory planning grid used in the concept design stage would be 3.6m - which suggests a structural grid of 7.2m.
• Air distribution strategy: different solutions were examined. It was agreed that the best solution for the mechanical ventilation duct supply air from high level.
• Structural frame material: It was agreed that concrete (Pre-cast or in situ) would be required to meet performance requirements for laboratory areas.
• Primary plant location: Laboratories require higher levels of mechanical ventilation and plant area could take up to 15%-20% of the building floor area. Different locations for Primary Mechanical and Electrical plant were compared. It was agreed that the most flexible and practical solution was to locate primary plant on the upper floors of buildings.
• Service area & back of house: One of the differentiators between offices and laboratories is the amount and variety of specialist supplies and waste products which are required. These require provision of both internal space and external space. It was agreed the most pragmatic solution to uncertain requirements and probably the most sustainable solution was to allow each building “stand alone” provision. Opportunities to share facilities will be explored as building design progresses.
• Service area & back of house: One of the differentiators between offices and laboratories is the amount and variety of specialist supplies and waste products which are required. It was agreed that the most pragmatic solution to uncertain requirements and probably the most sustainable solution was to allow each building to have “stand alone” provision.
• The performance requirements for Laboratories are more onerous than those for offices. This includes a greater floor to floor height, a stiffer structure, more riser space and additional power and air supplies. This means that the embodied & operational carbon laboratory areas would be much higher than office area. There is potentially an advantage to defining the laboratory space at base build in order not to over design the remaining spaces. This approach places a limit on the configuration of sub tenancies and also constraint on future flexibility.
Plant Strategy
• The performance requirements for Laboratories are more onerous than those for offices. This includes a greater floor to floor height, a stiffer structure, more riser space and additional power and air supplies. This means that the embodied & operational carbon of laboratory areas would be much higher than office area. There is potentially an advantage to defining the laboratory space at base build in order not to over design the remaining spaces. This approach places a limit on the configuration of sub tenancies and also is a constraint on future flexibility.
• Several ways of accommodating laboratory and office spaces were considered and tested. Different configurations will suit particulate tenant types and the building form makes some arrangements more successful. These will be reviewed further during concept design.
• Ventilation method: it was agreed that the best and most sustainable ventilation solution would be using mixed mode systems where possible. This would enable buildings to be naturally ventilated where possible and mechanically ventilated where not possible or safe.
• Several ways of accommodating laboratory and office spaces were considered and tested. Different configurations will suit particulate tenant types and the building form makes some arrangements more successful. These will be reviewed further during concept design.
• Air distribution strategy: It was agreed that the best solution for the mechanical ventilation was to duct supply air from high level. Different mechanical ventilation solutions were examined.
DRAFT
• The performance requirements for Laboratories are more onerous than those for offices. This includes a greater floor to floor height, a stiffer structure, more riser space and additional power and air supplies. This means that the embodied & operational carbon of laboratory areas would be much higher than office area. There is potentially an advantage to defining the laboratory space at base build in order not to over design the remaining spaces.
• Several ways of accommodating laboratory and office spaces were considered and tested. Different configurations will suit particulate tenant types and the building form makes some arrangements more successful.
These areas are designed to promote public access and signify a shift towards a more accessible and inclusive science park.
At the centre of the site, the Park character area acts as a green hub accessible to all, and is a shared address for all buildings. The Park is fully pedestrianised, affording ease of movement between buildings and promoting a more collaborative campus environment.
Following the train of thought of the Work Stream 2 Process we have applied some of the findings of our discussions to the design of the buildings set out on our competition design. The impact of each topic can be seen on the floor plate form.
Following the train of thought of the Work Stream 2 Process we have applied some of the findings of our discussions to the design of the buildings set out on our competition design. The impact of each topic can be seen on the floor plate form.
Following the train of thought of the Work Stream 2 Process we have applied some of the findings of our discussions to the design of the buildings set out on our competition design. The impact of each topic can be seen on the floor plate form.
• We have defined areas which will house laboratories to minimise embodied carbon in the superstructure.
• We have defined areas which will house laboratories to minimise embodied carbon in the superstructure.
Following the train of thought of the Work Stream 2 Process we have applied some of the findings of our discussions to the design of the buildings set out on our competition design. The impact of each topic can be seen on the floor plate form.
Following the train of thought of the Work Stream 2 Process we have applied some of the findings of our discussions to the design of the buildings set out on our competition design. The impact of each topic can be seen on the floor plate form.
To achieve this, our aspirations and targets will focus on the following five key areas:
• We have defined areas which will house laboratories to minimise embodied carbon in the superstructure.
• We have defined areas which will house laboratories to minimise embodied carbon in the superstructure.
Following the train of thought of the Work Stream 2 Process we have applied some of the findings of our discussions to the design of the buildings set out on our competition design. The impact of each topic can be seen on the floor plate form.
• We have proposed a variation of floor plate arrangements to suit a variety of different types and sizes of occupiers.
• We have defined areas which will house laboratories to minimise embodied carbon in the superstructure.
• We have added atria to the buildings to create well-lit spaces which can be naturally ventilated reducing carbon in use.
Following the train of thought of the Work Stream 2 Process we have applied some of the findings of our discussions to the design of the buildings set out on our competition design. The impact of each topic can be seen on the floor plate form.
• We have defined areas which will house laboratories to minimise embodied carbon in the superstructure.
• We have proposed a variation of floor plate arrangements to suit a variety of different types and sizes of occupiers.
• We have proposed a variation of floor plate arrangements to suit a variety of different types and sizes of occupiers.
• We have proposed a variation of floor plate arrangements to suit a variety of different types and sizes of occupiers.
• We have defined areas which will house laboratories to minimise embodied carbon in the superstructure.
• We have added atria to the buildings to create well-lit spaces which can be naturally ventilated reducing carbon in use.
• We have proposed a variation of floor plate arrangements to suit a variety of different types and sizes of occupiers.
• We have added atria to the buildings to create well-lit spaces which can be naturally ventilated reducing carbon in use.
8.3 Net Zero Carbon: Fabric First Approach
• We have added atria to the buildings to create well-lit spaces which can be naturally ventilated reducing carbon in use.
Design Parameters:
• We have proposed a variation of floor plate arrangements to suit a variety of different types and sizes of occupiers.
• We have suggested split “front of house and back of house” cores to facilitate servicing of laboratory areas.
8.3 Net Zero Carbon: Fabric First Approach
• We have proposed a variation of floor plate arrangements to suit a variety of different types and sizes of occupiers.
• We have added atria to the buildings to create well-lit spaces which can be naturally ventilated reducing carbon in use.
• We have suggested split “front of house and back of house” cores to facilitate servicing of laboratory areas.
Design
• We have created slightly rationalised plan forms to enable easy space planning.
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• We have suggested split “front of house and back of house” cores to facilitate servicing of laboratory areas.
• We have created slightly rationalised plan forms to enable easy space planning.
• We have added atria to the buildings to create well-lit spaces which can be naturally ventilated reducing carbon in use.
• We have suggested split “front of house and back of house” cores to facilitate servicing of laboratory areas.
• We have created slightly rationalised plan forms to enable easy space planning.
• We have suggested split “front of house and back of house” cores to facilitate servicing of laboratory areas.
• Targeted glazing for improved daylight and reduced solar gains (< 40% of façade)
Window (including frame) U-values < 1.20 W/m2K
• We have created slightly rationalised plan forms to enable easy space planning.
/ Floor U-values < 0.10 W/m2K
• Wall U-Values < 0.15 W/m2K
• Facades Area weighted U-Values < 0.65 W/m2K
• Air tightness < 2 m3/m2hr
• Thermal bridges
W/m2K
SUSTAINABILITY VISION
Design Parameters:
Net Zero Carbon: Fabric First Approach
• Window (including frame) U-values < 1.20 W/m2K
• Roof / Floor U-values < 0.10 W/m2K
• Wall U-Values < 0.15 W/m2K
Facades Area weighted U-Values < 0.65 W/m2K Air tightness < 2 m3/m2hr
• We have created slightly rationalised plan forms to enable easy space planning.
• We have added atria to the buildings to create well-lit spaces which can be naturally ventilated reducing carbon in use.
• We have suggested split “front of house and back of house” cores to facilitate servicing of laboratory areas.
• We have created slightly rationalised plan forms to enable easy space planning.
• We have suggested split “front of house and back of house” cores to facilitate servicing of laboratory areas.
• We have created slightly rationalised plan forms to enable easy space planning.
• Targeted glazing for improved daylight and reduced solar gains (< 40% of façade)
Thermal bridges assessed and reduced Mixed mode ventilation strategy with natural ventilation for majority of year
Green Building Council Mediterráneo
Final Master Project | 2018-2020
Analysis and Thinking
mThe project has been conceived as a proposal that contributes to reduce the environmental impact; to this end, the scheme is based on an open plan, as the GBC is an institution that adapts to changes in society and the market, therefore, it will be a versatile body capable of adjusting to the needs of each moment. A multi-purpose space that is able to transform itself. The main objective of the GBC currently is to deal with climate change in the building sector, but looking to the future, an uncertain future as it is understood that the objectives will change and evolve in order to meet new needs. For this reason, this headquarters must be based on a flexible design, capable of assimilating changes
This project is committed to a design that starts from the site, with the aim of resolving the existing urban fabric and providing a solution that revalues this strip, taking advantage of all its potential. The proposal is for a building that organises the area and provides a quality public space at this gateway to the city, as it is the first built-up line that receives ships arriving from the Mediterranean. The project has been conceived as a versatile space that welcomes those who arrive and opens its doors to the neighbourhood that stretches out behind it. A point of cultural exchange for all possible individuals in the area.
We bet for traditional urban planning, where public spaces are multifunctional areas for social interaction, economic exchange and cultural expression that take place for a great diversity of people. Creating cities as meeting places for people. “Urban planning has the task of organising public spaces, and design has the responsibility to encourage their use, making them convey a sense of identity and belonging” (Jan Gehl).
Summer behaviour
The building makes use of the double glass façade for the comfort of the interior, due to the fact that in summer the sun hits the first glass skin and when it passes into the chamber between the two façades, the louvre flaps open so that air can circulate through the chamber. Therefore, the overheating of the sun does not penetrate into the interior but is dissipated in the ventilated chamber, thanks to the Venturi effect which promotes this ventilation due to the difference in pressure.
Winter Behaviour
In winter, we take advantage of the good Mediterranean climate to incorporate it into the comfort of the users and have to provide less energy. The chamber closes the dampers in order to store the heat of the solar radiation that falls on it for many hours. When the temperature of this chamber is suitable, the openings of the interior façade are opened to take advantage of the warmed air at a higher temperature in the closed chamber.
Central Core 60 cm thick reinforced concrete wall supporting the roof trusses.
Roof truss 4m high upper truss supported on the concrete wall, from which the other trusses hang.
Trusses slab 1
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The columns are hung from floor 2 and the truss of this 1.20 m high floor is anchored to it.
