MArch PS2 Gorton House by Ollie Meads

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GORTON HOUSE IAPT CENTRE

A P R I L 2021 O L I V E R M E A D S & A N GE L C U N N I N GH A M

CONTENTS ATELIER STRATEGY Historical Context Scope & Strategy Site Analysis Concept Prescedent Studies Atmospheres & Moments Proposal Outline Developed Site Analysis Landscaping Materiality Programme Tectonic Strategies Massing Environmental Testing

BUILDING DESIGN PROPOSAL Drawings Pack Sectional Perspective Construction Sequence Plan of Work - RIBA Building Regulation Compliance Structure, Circulation, M&E Interior & Exterior Visuals Biblipgraphy & Reflection

HISTORICAL CONTEXT HISTORY / CONTEXT

Manchester City Council

Thomas Parker

William Pinder

Men’s Shed opened

Queen’s award recieved

Green Fingers Group

Bowling club founded

Friends of Debdale Park

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20th Cent. Park opened by MCC

John Williamson

Mrs Thatcher

Thomas Howard

Robert Grimshaw

Nathaniel Denton

Gorton House built

Resevoir commissioned

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Since being build in in1970, has changed many From times. It has been occupied as aagain, the Since it was built 1790,Gorton Gorton House House changed handshands many times. a home, to a school and back house has been Manchester City Council 1903. Now a grade II listed surrounding park home, a school andowned since by 1903 has been owned bysince Manchester City Council. Nowbuilding, a Gradethe II listed and outhouses are nowpark home to outhouses many community engagement such as Green Fingers (allotments building, the surrounding and are home to many programmes, community engagement programmes, by adults with(allotments learning difficulties), theadults Men’s with Shedlearning (a talkingdifficulties), group for mental health), and (a others such as a suchcurated as Green Fingers curated by the Men’s Shed talking nursery, cycling club and bowling group for mental health), and othersclub. such as a nursery, cycling club and bowling club.

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SCOPE & STRATEGY The urban spatial strategy for the Gorton House project was developed on an in depth understanding an analysis of the site and it’s wider context. Particularly important to us, is the rich history Gorton House, Debdale Park the surrounding green spaces in supporting community and well-being. WILTON ALLOTMENTS Path

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Our intention is to develop a scheme which builds on this culture of supportive places and propose an adaptive re-use of Gorton House to embody and enhance the existing environmental qualities of the area. The design development begins by experimenting around how the wider context of Debdale Park will connect with the proposal, with approach, routes and connections carefully considered.

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The overarching concept of psychologically supportive architecture is tested at different scales to consider how the proposal sits in its environment and what atmospheres can be created in relation to the proposed programme and it’s respective users.

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SITE ANALYSIS

Visiting the site initially, it is apparent that arriving at Gorton House requires a route of exploration through the rich green space of Debdale Park. Our initial visit set up the concept of creating a defined route within the scheme with a series of interventions highlighting the environmental qualities and atmospheres we experience. The intention is to create architecture which responds to the existing qualities of the environment to create a series of different atmospheres that aid in emotional and physical support. We identified four key zones for the route: 1 - Approach Through Nature 2 - Arrival at the Old

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3 - Contrast of the New 4 - Reflection across the Reservoir

LONG-TERM PHYSICAL CONDITIONS & COMORBID MENTAL HEALTH

PSYCHOLOGICALLY SUPPORTIVE DESIGN Ulrich’s (1991) research suggested that functionalism in clinical spaces makes them psychologically hard, and this further affects people with LTCs and even causes comorbid MH issues; handling a long-term condition and using spaces which lack sensitivity can negatively affect patients. This suggests a more comfortable setting would benefit those using hospitals frequently, mitigating negative side effects;

Living without a long-term condition (70%) Living with a long-term condition (30%)

Living with an LTC & comorbid mental health problems (30%) 11% of NHS secondary healthcare budget is spent on mental health services

£1 in every £8 is attributed to LTC-related mental health problems

BEHAVIOURAL The chances of social withdrawal and substance abuse (mostly nicotine) in those living with LTCs is already high, but the added stress of psychologically hard spaces can result in outburts (causing strained relationships), passivity and sleeplessness. PSYCHOLOGICAL As mental health problems can already be considered as comorbid illnesses when associated with LTCs, stress itself can increase the likelihood of people feeling helpless, developing anxiety and/or depression.

People living with long-term conditions such as COPD, diabetes, arthritis, and more are statistically more likely to develop comorbid mental health problems. Those handling LTCs are 2 to 3 times more likely to develop depression and/or anxiety, and MH problems can exacerbate physical illnesses such as psoriasis. The IAPT-LTC scheme (improving access to physical therapy [for] long term conditions) set up by the NHS aims to bring together physical and mental health care for those who need it.

PHYSIOLOGICAL Stress that comes with LTCs has been found to have many kinds of physiological effects, including higher blood pressure, muscle tension, increased use of pain medication, high levels of cortisol and reduced immune system capabilities.

With these observations, Ulrich presents ‘3 Criteria in Healthcare Design’, to mitigate stress and reduce chances of further complications in patient health:

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Longer/more frequent hospital stays

Social isolation & withdrawal

Neglecting to take medications

Substance abuse

Stress, anxiety and panic disorders

SENSE OF CONTROL

SOCIAL SUPPORT

POSITIVE DISTRACTION

Spaces that allow users to control their environment (i.e. privacy) can give back the autonomy lost through living with an LTC

Ensuring good social interactions through spatial layouts while still allowing privacy can reduce chances of negative outcomes in treatments

Optimal levels of stimulation can hold attention and block negative emotions - most favourable settings almost always include nature

Increased risk of mortality

Although mental health spending seems to rise, there are other factors that reduce its impact - lack of social care, informal care and poverty all affect health outcomes - studies show that people living with LTCs in deprived areas are more likely to develop further comorbidities. In combining these issues, it becomes apparent that better community and social support networks could benefit those handling LTCs and MH, improving quality of life and more.

CHRONIC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS 1 in 5 people suffering with CMDs such as arthritis are diagnosed with depression

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE Those who have COPD are 10 times more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety

DIABETES People who have diabetes are 2 to 3 times more likely to develop depression - combined, they can cause dementia

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES Heart issues can increase the chances of the person developing depression by 2 to 3 times, and anxiety is much more common

SUPPORTIVE DESIGN PRECEDENT / MAGGIE’S CENTRE Maggie’s Cardiff / Dow Jones Architects / 2019 VIEWS OUT FLEXIBLE SEATING

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Where normal hospitals do not provide a psychologically easy environment, Maggie’s centres do. The same design brief is put forward to all architects they approach, so that they provide all the necessary components and features, while each city’s centre is unique to its context and local cancer statistics.

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NATURAL LIGHT

ATMOSPHERES & MOMENTS The proposal looks to create a series of atmospheres along the route, with smaller intimate spaces for quiet reflection, and larger communal areas. We intend to frame environmental and architectural moments or views throughout the site creating a series of human scale places which are supportive of user’s potential emotional and physical requirements.

REFLECTION A series of courtyard gardens knit the site masses and create tranquil breakout spaces.

COMMUNAL Large bright spaces for congregation and meeting, still at a cosy domestic scale.

APPROACH & SCULPTURE Introducing the architectural Language of the proposal.

ARRIVAL Create a welcoming extension to signpost The centre in the existing set back entrance.

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APPROACH & SCULPTURE

PROPOSAL SCOPE

An extension of Gorton House is the West of Debdale Park; key to the approach and arrival through greenery. Landscaping will foreshadow the architecture of the proposed extension as a ‘show and reveal’ way-finding device.

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CONTEMPORARY EXTENSION

The proposal would feature a large contrasting extension to reconfigure Gorton House to embody the supportive architectural programme and create new spatial connections to the wider site and existing context. DEBDALE PARK

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ROUTES & ARCADES A series of new arcades and semi sheltered routes will connect the interventions AM and spatial moments, threading together primary functional zones and creating supportive places for vulnerable people to immerse themselves in the built environment and context.

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The series of interventions would continue to a final pavilion with views over the water. The architectural language of the contemporary Gorton House extension is continued through the landscape as a series of spaces connected via a sheltered arcade.

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ENVIRONMENT & ATMOSPHERES The concept centres around harmonising two themes, environment and atmosphere - in order to develop a holistically supportive architecture. Using a sensory notation method, we analyse the opportunities and moments Debdale Park, which hosts a plethora of escapist spots and views towards the site from Hyde Road. We look to develop a narrative around a healing journey through a series of key, framed vistas along the route through the park to the reservoir.

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Across Gorton Lower Reservoir

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NEW APPROACH

GORTON RESEVOIR

Pathways and landscaping allow for a new route, drop-off point and steers visitors towards the newly designed entrance space, leaving the original house nestled in the surrounding vegetation.

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PRIVATE GARDEN 3

The existing space to the front of Gorton House will become a quiet, calming space for patients in service of on-site therapy, with seating, vegetation and a water feature to reference the resevoir.

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ENCLOSED COURTYARD The ‘C’ forms of the extension and existing buildings create a new courtyard, including pathways and plenty of seating in a mix of private and more open areas. A water feature extends the route from the beginning of the scheme down to the resevoir.

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PAVILION VIEWS The route comes to its finale in the pavilion, with a sheltered route from the main building to the new indoor seating area, library and viewing platform over the water.

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LANSCAPING

Creating calming atmospheres and continuing routes by incorporating water features, vegetation, dense foliage and woven pathways in the landscaping around & inbetween the proposal

spheres and continuing routes by incorporating water features, vegetation, dense foliage and landscaping around & inbetween the proposal

MATERIALITY The aim with the project’s materiality is to be responsive and respectful to the existing fabric of Gorton House and the adjacent barns. The project deploys corten panelling and concrete exterior finishes to create contrast between the desirable ruined quality of the existing masonry but compliment the colours and tones within the aged brickwork. The interior finishes echo the strategy for the exterior materiality in keeping a ‘ruined’ feel with of homely cosiness from the addition of colour and textures to break up the worn materials. Polished concrete and timber parquet floors throughout to signal spaces changing from old to new. An earthy colour palette provides warm, vibrant interior spatial qualities. SIPS PANEL SYSTEM For the scale and scope of the proposal, we believe a SIPs panel system is most appropriate as it allows us to achieve excellent environmental performance, air tightness, U-Values and low embodied energy. Additionally the construction methods work efficiently with pre-fabrication of elements and fast on site assembly. SIPS panels are incredibly versatile and can be used in wall, roof and floor constructions. However most importantly, structurally, the SIPS panels allow the new extension a gable roof form without traditional trusses, creating a dramatic open feel. FINISHES

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COMPOSITION

FACADE DEVELOPMENT The choice to use corten panels for the facade finishes was supported by a series of considerations based on our overarching concept of responding to the existing environment. Corten has a compliment appearance which is consistent throughout it’s long lifespan with minimal maintenance required. We are able to work on rationale of a 2400mm x 1200mm standard panel size which compliments the scale of the proposal and the structurally SIPS panel system. Corten is very versatile and can be configured in a variety of panel arraignments internally, externally and in landscaping. We were particularly interested in developing a frit pattern to create semi permeable panels. This enables us to have variable control over privacy with internal room dividers and sliding screens in areas where public and private spaces meet. Additionally, permeable panels will be used externally to add depth and undulation in the facade. The frit pattern was developed from the adjacent masonry detail of the Men’s Shed and translated into a contemporary pattern born from the existing context.

PATTERN ORIGIN

PATTERN TRANSLATION

PATTERN TESTING

CONTRAST

Views show the junctions between the material palettes of the old building and the new extensions/out-buildings

PROGRAMME / SPATIAL REQUIREMENTS

Following on from the requirements of the Maggie’s Centre brief, this diagram shows the integration of key drivers and the spatial relationships between the contradictions of communal/retreat, calming/engaging and domestic/service that are necessary for the programme.

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DESIGN STRATEGIES

Extrapolated Geometry Continuing the massing of adjacent barns to intersect Gorton House

Radial Courtyard A central courtyard creates community connections and external circulation

Privacy & Routes Creating defined separation between public and private spaces.

Therapy & Community Separating therapy space and providing separate landscaping

Views Create new views towards internal courtyard and reservoir

Servicing & Parking Use existing car park and road for servicing and parking

MASSING DEVELOPMENT

Retreat Sitting areas Communal Activities Offices WC Circulation Storage

PROGRAMME CONCEPT EXPLODED ISO VIEW NORTH WEST

PHYSICAL MODEL The 1:100 physical model was developed to understand the relationship between the existing buildings and site topography in relation to the new proposed massing of the extensions. A continuation of the gable roof forms intersect the dominant mass of Gorton House, creating a hierarchy which prioritises the original form of the house and adjacent buildings. The continuation creates an internal courtyard sheltered from the public giving users a choice to be introverted and reflective or extroverted and communal with how they wish to use the negative space between masses. We see the topography slopes away from Gorton House toward the reservoir toward the new proposed cantilevered pavilion which will be used as a library and quiet reflection retreat as a finale to the route through the scheme.

PROPOSED LOCATION PLAN

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SECTION A-A GORTON HOUSE

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SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVES

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

Showing the construction sequence through a set of diagrams, detailing the process and build-up of the new extension

Pouring the concrete foundations for the new extension and lift core inside Gorton House

Preparing to fix SIPs onto concrete slab of the new extension and inserting props into Gorton House for floor removal, followed by structural steel

Bringing SIPs to site for new construction and beginning the interior renovation of Gorton House

Installing the SIPs roof system whilst continuing to renovate Gorton House

Sealing both the new extension and Gorton House with windows and membranes where applicable

Fixing the corten facade to the new extension via a rail system

RIBA PLAN OF WORK

1 PREPARATION AND BRIEFING

0 STRATEGIC DEFINITION Core Tasks

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- Prepare client reqiurements - Develop business case for feasible options - Include review of project risks and budget - Ratify option that best delivers requirements - Review feedback from previous projects - Undertake site appraisals

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- Clients (council, NHS (mental health dpt)) outline necessity for IAPT facility to aid the local population in handling LTCs and comorbid mental health problems - Investigations provide statistics in favour of development (with local planning authority guidance on Gorton House) - Coordinate between organisations and government to discuss funding - Outline programmatic functions for psychological therapy - Undertake precedent studies (Maggie’s centres)

- Prepare project brief (including project and sustainability outcomes, quality aspirations and spatial requirements) - Undertake feasibility studies - Agree budget - Source site information and surveys - Prepare programme - Prepare excecution plan

- Finalise necessary functions of the building for NHS mental health services and LTC care - Site specific analysis shows biophillic design is a benefit in stress reduction (Ulrich’s psychologically supportive design theory) and therefore beneficial to an IAPT centre - The restoration of grade II listed Gorton House brings use back for local community - Agree budget between council, government, local planning authority, NHS and mental health support - Finalise pre-design study budget

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- Prepare architectural concept; incorporate strategic engineering requirements aligned with cost plan, project strategies and outline specification - Agree project brief derogations - Undertake design reviews with clients and stakeholders - Prepare stage design programme

- Undertake design process and set out strategies to meet the IAPT centre brief - incorporating psychologically supportive elements (outdoor space, social areas, retreat spaces) and treatment areas (therapy offices, advisors) alongside local planning authority for guidance concerning Gorton House - Client meetings with organisation representatives and conservation officer to review design process and budget implications of design - Finalise concept

- Undertake design studies, engineering analysis and cost exercises to test architectural concept; resulting in spatially coordinated design - Update cost plan, project strategies and outline specification - Initiate change control procedures - Prepare stage design programme

- Prepare analyses of the design; test for updated budget, necessary engineering requirements for differing structures (SIPs and steel, SIPs and concrete, heavy masonry and steel) and appropriate material use for Gorton House - Update spatial requirements (ie placement of cores, toilets, offices etc) - Review cost plan and update where needed

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5 MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION

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- Develop architectural and engineering technical design - Prepare and coordinate design team building systems information - Prepare and integrate subcontractor building system information - Prepare stage design programme

- Finalise dimensions of SIP units and supporting frameworks - Finalise structural requirements and elements for the restoration of Gorton House with approved changes - Detail design of the scheme, consulting where necessary (primarily Gorton House) - Coordinate with contractors and manufacturers in the cases of pre-fabricated elements (SIPs, steels)

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- Finalise site logisitics - Manufacture building systems and construct building - Monitor progress against construction programme - Inspect construction quality - Resolve site queries - Undertake comissioning of building - Prepare building manual

- Begin manufacture of pre-fabricated elements whilst forming foundations and steel elements; implementation reduces on-site construction timeline - Begin the process of removing existing elements of Gorton House to allow new structural support (steel elements) and begin restoration - Monitor site and quality of pre-fabricated units as delivered to site - Prepare manual for handover

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6 HANDOVER Core Tasks

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- Hand over building in line with plan for use strategy - Undertake review of project performance - Undertake seasonal commissioning - Rectify defects - Complete initial aftercare tasks; include light touch POE

- Hand over building to the NHS with manual - Review project for inconsistencies between design and restoration plan/materials and rectify any issues - Complete light touch POE of all newly servicable buildings before use

- Implement facilities and asset management - Undertake POE of building in use - Verify project outcomes (including sustainability outcomes)

- Open IAPT centre to patients for use - Undertake POE; must be over prolonged use due to the nature of short stay times and high/fast turnover of users - Studies in use of SIPs over other traditional building materials - Analyse successes and challenges of changes to the listed Gorton House

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KEY VERTICAL CIRCULATION PRIMARY CIRCULATION THERAPY CIRCULATION STAFF CIRCULATION

KEY RADIATOR HEATING UNDERFLOOR HEATING NATURAL CROSS VENTILATION SUN PATH - SOLAR GAINS

KEY NEW PRIMARY STRUCTURE SPAN OF ROOF PANELS

1:20 DETAIL MODEL Build Up - V1 - Parquet Floor Finish - 100mm Rigid Insulation - 50mm in-situ Screed w/ Underfloor Heating - 200mm Reinforced Concrete Slab - Concrete Pile Foundations

Build Up - H2 - Interior Paint Finish - 15mm Plasterboard - 150mm Kingspan (tek-system) SIPs - 120mm Timber Roof Support - Vapour Barrier - Aluminium Hidden Gutter - Kingspan Vertical Carrier Rail System - 1200mm x 2400mm Corten Panel Roof

Build Up - V2 - 1200mm x 2400mm Corten Panel Roof - Kingspan vertical Carrier Rail System - Vapour Barrier - 150mm Kingspan Structurally Insulated Roof Panel (tek-system) w/ Routing for Services - 15mm Plasterboard - Interior Paint Finish Build Up - H1 - Interior Paint Finish - 15mm Plasterboard - 150mm Kingspan Structurally Insulated Panel (tek-system) w/ Routing for Services - Vapour Barrier - Kingspan Vertical Carrier Rail System - 1200mm x 2400mm Corten Panel Facade

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Detail Section AA - 1:50 at A3

A particular detail it was key for us to develop was the proposed restoration and retrofit of the North facade The existing load bearing masonry of Gorton House had fallen away at first floor, leaving a jagged brick edge which we wanted to celebrate. Here we look to conceal a curtain wall system within the inner and outer leaf of masonry to express the rough, ruined effect of the exterior masonry and conceal the glazing frame.

Elevation - 1:50 at A3

Detail A

Detail D 1:10 1 : Double Glazing Curtain Wall Unit 2 : Insulated Corten Panel Cont. Above 3 : Outer Leaf of Existing Masonry Cont. Above 4: Aluminium Curtain Wall Frame 5: Steel L Sections & Brick Tie Fixings w/ Mastic Sealant 1

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Detail B

Detail D

Detail Section AA Key

Detail C

G O R TO N H O U S E : S E C T I O N A - A G O RTO N H O U S E Scale: 1:100@A2

Detail A 1:10 1: Oak Floorboard Finish 20mm 2: Timber Floor Joists 50 x 200mm 3: Compacted Ground 4: Stone Sill w/ Existing Door 5: Load Bearing Masonry Wall w/ DPC

Detail B 1:10 6: Masonry Foundation Footing 7: Concrete Raft Foundations 8: Timber Deck 20 x 20mm 9: Steel Deck Beam 50 x 200mm 10: Steel Pier w/ Concrete Pad Foundation

1: Double Glazed Curtain Wall 2: Sill Detail W/ Aluminium Frame 3: Load-bearing Masonry Wall 4: Steel I Section 250 x 150mm 5: Rigid Foam Board Insulation

Detail C 1:10 6: Steel Lintel Section 7: Existing Concrete Lintel 8: Timber Door Head Detail

1: Slate Roof Tiles 2: Timber Battens 20 x 20mm 3: Plywood Board 25mm w/ DPM 4: Timber Purlins 50 x 200mm 5: Timber Rafters 75 x 250mm

6: Timber Section 200 x 50mm 7: Cast Iron Guttering 8: Steel I Section w/ Insulation 9: Steel Masonry Support Profile 10: Curtain Wall Head Detail

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DETAILS

Plan - 1:50 at A3

Detail E - 1:10 at A3

Elevations - 1:100 at A3

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6: Corten Panel 1200 x 2400mm 7: SIPS Panel 8: Vapour Barrier 9: Insulated Block Spline 10: Aluminium Frame Jamb Detail

1: Existing Masonry Wall 2: Steel C Section Connection 3: Insulated Block Spline 4: Concrete Junction Strip 5: Kingspan Carrier Rail System

Detail E

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INTERNAL VIEW - RETREAT

INTERNAL VIEW - LOUNGE

INTERNAL VIEW - PAVILION

EXTERNAL VIEW - COURTYARD

EXTERNAL VIEW - APPROACH

EXTERNAL VIEW - PAVILION

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REFLECTION Looking back over the PS2, we feel we have created a scheme that demonstrates how not all aspects of medical settings have to be functional, and may serve users better when an element of sensitivity is considered through the design process. Including Ulrich’s (1981) studies of psychologically supportive architecture in the project has allowed us personally to find an approach to architecture that resonates with what we enjoy about designing atmospheric spaces. Through the design process, working in a team, cross atelier reviews and feedback from our tutors - discussing the topic of healthcare heavily - we have found that I am becoming more interested in architecture and phenomenology, facilitating wellbeing and personal connections between users. / While the project has been a struggle due to communicating via zoom meetings, lack of workshop access and limited contact, the experience has shown us how valuable it is to be able to share ideas and learn from each other through the design process.