MArch Academic Portolio by Paula Madden 2013-2015

2013 - 2015

Academic Portfolio 2 : MArch

by Paula Madden

University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh College of Art

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island territories iii

Architectural Technology Research

Studies in Contemporary Architectural Theory

island territories iii

Year 1

2013-2014

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AMPL

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Design Report

Mood, Mobility, Place

Architectural Management, Practice and Law

Mood, Mobility, Place

MA.rch thesis

Year 2

2014-2015

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island territories iii

Year 2

move 1: Exploring

Generic Study

Course Diary

move 2: Charting

Contextual Study

Architectural Theory Essay

Year 1

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move 3: Housing

AMPL

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Design Report

2013

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An architectural grove within a permeated landscape

The design module of island territories explores the peculiar qualities of economy, scale, resourcefulness and craft that are uniquely present within island communities. It’s programme of architectural investigation lies within the acknowledgement that craft and representation can operate as critical tools to examine the nature of structure, material, settlement and industry as well as a potential exploration for architectural ideas.

Learning Outcomes: LO1 The ability to develop and act on a productive conceptual framework both individually and in teams for an architectural project or proposition, based on a critical analysis of relevant issues.[GC1, GC2, GC5, GC7] LO2 The ability to develop an architectural, spatial and material language that is carefully considered at an experiential level and that is in clear dialogue with conceptual and contextual concerns. [ GC7] LO3 A critical understanding of, and the development of skills in using, different forms of representation (e.g verbal, drawing, modelling, photography, film, computer and workshop techniques), especially in relation to individual and group work. [GC1, GC2, GC3, GC5, GC7]

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2013

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Brief: to explore and discover inspiration within the Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh and readings of the explorations of Wyville Thomson, a scientist who surveyed the Atlantic and the Faroe Islands. Such discoveries are then added to and explored further within the Faroe Islands. The field work carried out within the Faroe Islands focuses particularly on the strangeness and peculiar qualities of its island territory.

The Faroe Islands The unit has chosen to explore the location of the Faroe Islands; a cluster of 18 basalt landforms that rise from a geological shelf beneath the North Atlantic west of Norway.

The Faroe Islands are unique in terms of their island nature which has allowed particular economies and cultures to develop.

[Left] Faroe Islands location within the Atlantic [Top] Aerial view of Faroe Islands [Right] Image of Klaksvik, the capital of the Faroes

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2013

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Voyages and Research Through connecting the worlds of the scientist Wyville Thomson, The National Museum of Scotland and the island territories of the Faroes our group derived a narrative focusing on the dialogue of exchange through the packing and unpacking of artefacts. The Challenger Ship under the operation of Wyville Thomson surveyed the territory of the Faroes islands, collecting and housing specimens of the island within its cabinetry. The Challenger’s content is then unpacked, reconfigured

{ Group work with Samuel Gills and Dave Miller}

The packing of the Faroes within the Challenger

The unloading of the ship within the museum

The repacking of the tales of the whaling beaches

As the ship surveyed the sea bed within the Faroese waters it collected information and artefacts which were held within its cabinetry hold. [Images of creatures discovered by Wyville Thomson]

The ships contents is emptied and exchanged within the museum. As it is unpacked, it becomes unbalanced and begins to surge and roll.

[Images of ship movements in water]

Artefacts within the museum were identified with stories of the whaling beaches and repacked into the challenger.

[Images of museum artefacts]

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2013

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The city of Klaksvik Klaksvik is the second largest town of the island after Torsaven its capital. The town is of particular importance due to its harbour and industry, as well as holding the Faroese Government building.

The city of Klaksvik was chosen as our place of accommodation for the field trip and also chosen as our site for architectural intervention.

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2013

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University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2013

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Typologies of boat docking

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The whaling beach Hvalvik Within Faroese culture the act of whaling has been practiced sin the first Norse settlements were established on the islands. It is known as grindadrap.

The grindadrap must take place at an appropriate location - a beach where the water slopes in such a way that the eventual kill can take place on the land. There are 22 beaches, if one is taken away or built on it must be replaced with a new natural or manmade beach by Faroese law.

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2013

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The whaling beach Hvalvik The story of Hvalvik; ‘ a church made from a ship - a pulpit inscribed by swords’.

Within the whaling beach Hvalvik, a peculiar church and garden are found at the heart of the village. The church is said to be made from a boatwith interesting wooden carved details and a highly inscribed interior. The trees in the garden adjacent are somewhat bare and bowed but are yet carefully protected by a fence and gate. Water runs through the ground of the garden through deep engravings within the earth, flowing to the river that connects the village to the outward sea.

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2013

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Tables of references Our table of references developed after our field trip by receiving the Artefacts found at our beaches. Each of the our three beaches have been represented and sited within

the

table of references and within Klaksvik. Whilst working independently, the constructs we deliver to the table begin to encounter one another, becoming entangled and accustomed to one another.

{ Group work with Samuel Gills and Dave Miller}

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Images of models and craft techniques

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Section through table of references

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Plan of table of references

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Whaling beach [ klll]

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Whaling beach [ Hvalvik]

Whaling beach [ klll]

Table of references, 1:500

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the Artefact When exploring and representing Hvalvik, the engravings of the land became a particular focus and interest which stemmed from earlier discoveries of the etchings created by Wyville Thomson. The shifting of the water flow is shifted around the point of the church, referencing its origin as a boat within tidal waters. The trees began to be de-constructed and replaced by empty structures which stand in for their spatial extents.

Location of church and sanctuary within Hvalvik

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Modelling and representing the orchard

Testing forms as new structures for temporary accommodation

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Leviathan The intention of cloud whitening is to use self-driven ships - the Flettner rotor ship - to spray sea water into the clouds to increase their droplet number concentration. By doing so the cloud would increase in size and its albedo which would subsequently result in cooling of the atmosphere to balance our the warming of carbon dioxide.

The ships have been proposed for the location of the Faroes as they would for the majority of the time be out at the atlantic.

However, in seasonal durations and for maintenance the ships need to be become somehow housed within the Island.

{ Group work with Samuel Gills and Dave Miller }

Technical Drawings of Flettner ship

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Conceptual masterplan for the docking of cloud whitening vessels

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architectural technology research

Year 2

move 1: Exploring

Generic Study

Course Diary

move 2: Charting

Contextual Study

Architectural Theory Essay

Year 1

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move 3: Housing

AMPL

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Design Report

2013

AT R R e p o r t : G e n e r i c / C o n t ex t u a l Architecture Technology Reseach

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Generic and Contextual Studies

This core module emulates the role of the researcher–practitioner, recognising that most architectural projects necessitate a level of technological investigation as a prerequisite to successful integrated design. There is growing need for a deeper relationship between practice and academia, particularly regarding research and its application in practice.

Course Aims: 1. To develop approaches for research in technology and environment, and reflect on its role in the design process.

2. To help create an ongoing interest in the acquisition and synthesis of knowledge regarding the construction and performance of built form.

Generic Report

3. To create a wide-ranging and current technology resource available to the students through MArch1 and into MArch2 Learning Outcomes: LO1 An ability to appraise the technological and environmental conditions specific to issues in contemporary architecture, eg sustainable design. [GC5, GC8, GC9] LO2 An ability to analyse and synthesise technological and environmental information pertinent to particular context (eg. users, environment). [GC5, GC8, GC9] LO3 An ability to organise, assimilate and present technological and environmental information in the broad context of architectural design to peer groups. [GC8, GC9] LO4 An understanding of the potential impact of technological and environmental decisions of architectural design on a broader context. [GC5, GC8, GC9] Contextual Report

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Architectural Technology Research

Adaptive Reuse V Demolition

This report carried out a generic study of the architectural procedure of adaptive reuse.

The research aimed to explore this area in relation to the argument and balance between reuse and demolition. The study

achieved

this through comparing the processes and reasoning for what makes a building suitable for reuse or demolition along with the subsequent architectural, environmental and technological circumstances involved.

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What is Adaptive Reuse?

Adaptive reuse is a term used to describe the procedure for transforming a vacant space or building into something new and usable. This process refers to a large scope of diverse projects with varying extents of intervention. This variety is perhaps best described through the words of James Douglas (2006) who defines adaptive reuse as ‘any work to a building over and above maintenance to change its capacity, function or performance’. (Douglas, 2006, p.1) Case Study Comparison Two case studies were chosen to explore the debate and counter-balance between whether to reuse or to demolish.

The two projects provide an argument for each side of the debate. Each case study was analysed through the reasoning behind its decision through the identified criteria of: physical/ environmental, economic and social/cultural.

Demolition: Imperial Dock Grain Warehouse

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Adaptive reuse: The Angel Building by AHMM Physical/Environmental Criteria

- sound concrete structural frame

- good floor to ceiling height Economic Criteria

- reuse of frame allowed for a shorter period of

construction and savings Social/Cultural Criteria

- disliked building in community { Group work with Samuel Gills}

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Physical/Environmental Criteria

- extensive internal/external fabric repairs needed Economic Criteria

- substantial costs required to utilise building Social/Cultural Criteria

- listed building

- characteristic of its place and history Conclusion The research findings from this study have demonstrated a greater understanding of the process which architects and designers engage with when contemplating and undertaking adaptive reuse projects. It has provided a more balanced enquiry between the benefits and potential for both reuse and demolition. Through this investigation the value of using physical/ environmental, economic and social/cultural aspects to break down and analyse individual projects have proven a useful tool within the decision making process.

The research identified that there is little guidance to support those undertaking these decisions; that there are numerous research models but no standardised approach or guidance within the public domain. In accordance with the case study analysis the reason behind this may be due to the fact that the process is so unique to the individual project.

Key references: Brooker, G., 2004. Rereadings: interior architecture and the design principles of remodelling existing buildings. London: RIBA Enterprises Douglas, J., 2006. Building Adaptation. 2nd ed. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.

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Architectural Technology Research

Pop-up architecture

This report features a contextual study of pop-up architecture as a catalyst for urban regeneration and housing solutions. This study aims to assess the impact and success of popup housing as a solution to the housing crisis and underused land in the London Borough of Hackney.

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Introduction to pop-up housing

Pop-up is defined in the English dictionary as ‘relating to or designating a shop or other business which opens quickly in a temporary location and is intended to operate for a short period of time’ (Cambridge Dictionaries Online, 2013). In the context of housing for this study, we can see how popup architecture can react to these temporary or transitional locations, to provide innovative solutions to the current housing crisis.

The HAWSE scheme provides a new model for housing in London and a possible solution to the current crisis. Helping to reduce the deficit of social housing as well as contributing to the regeneration of the high street by bringing life to dormant garage rows. The project has great potential; although still in the planning stages, the concept of this pop-up housing means it could be successful in many other similarly underused spaces.

On paper, the design matches all the criteria for a social housing scheme. Providing not only shelter for the homeless but new skills, better social engagement and higher job prospects for them. This is also achieved through the re-use of underused, high value, inner city land. Not only would the proposal have a positive impact on the regeneration of the high street, it’s impact would also be felt, possibly to a greater extent, in the wider community and the welfare of the tenants. Building your own home as part of an apprenticeship may seem like a fashionable way of saying ‘exploiting cheap

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HAWSE Scheme

{ Group work with Jessica Orr }

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labour’ however you cannot take way the fact that it will give the tenants new skills and ultimately a greater sense of ownership over their own home. Giving them their own front door to be part of the street again and part of society, which over time, will result in a better rooting in the community.

Conclusions There are of course many criticisms of this type of popup project; that the whole idea is ‘morally bankrupt’ (Prynn, 2013) and that any architect who is serious about homelessness should be addressing the cause of the problem.

The solution may be seen as short lived but it is designed with good intentions as a viable solution to this particular context.

It is necessary to think innovatively in times of crisis. These types of transitional underused sites provide great opportunities for pop-up interventions with rising land values and growing underused spaces. The acquisition of land, designing and planning of new buildings can take years. HAWSE has a place in this interim time where one to two years of settlement can make all the difference to a homeless person.

Key references: HAWSE, 2012. Building Trust International HOME Competition.

[Online] Available at: http://www.buildingtrustinternational. org/homepros/25077.pdf [Accessed 11 December 2013].

Tempohousing, 2013. Tempohousing. [Online] Available at: http://www.tempohousing.com/projects/ keetwonen.html [Accessed 17 December 2013].

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studies in contemporary architectural theory

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Course Diary

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Architectural Theory Essay

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S C AT : C o u r s e D i a r y / E s s a y

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Studies in Contemporary Theory

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SCAT Course Diary and Essay

Contemporary architectural theory scrutinizes the interaction between built forms and economic, political, social and cultural contexts. It takes various modes ranging from reflection on and critique of the consequences of architectural practice, to enabling, guiding and facilitating design processes. The course will sample architectural debates in various modes across this range.

Course Aims: 1. develop your understanding of what theory is, and how it relates to design by engaging with major trends in architectural thought since mid-twentieth century; 2. develop your ability to evaluate critically the ideas presented in a text and learn how to analyse it to draw out the fundamental ideas it presents; 3. develop your ability to write and communicate a focused critique of and response

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Course Diary

to a text.

Learning Outcomes: LO1 A capacity to research a given theme, comprehend the key texts that constitute the significant positions and debates within it, and contextualise it within a wider historical, cultural, social, urban, intellectual and/or theoretical frame.

LO2

An understanding of the way theoretical ideas and theories, practices and

technologies of architecture and the arts are mobilized through different textual, visual and other media, and to explore their consequences for architecture.

LO3 An ability to coherently and creatively communicate the research, comprehension and contextualization of a given theoretical theme in relation to architecture using textual and visual media.

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Studies in Contemporary Theory

SCAT Course Diary

Brief: The course diary is intended to be a brief, illustrated record of a selection of the weekly readings. You should report on the weekly key readings and elaborate on the significance of some aspects of the texts/films for contemporary architecture and/or urbanism as well as your studio project.

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Urban, Tactics, Public Henri Lefebvre began to define our understanding of ‘space’ in 1974 by referring to it as a ‘mental construct through which the mind knows the world’. We further understand space in its opposition to place; space being that which becomes place after one inhabits it and establishes a form of attachment. Lefebvre is notable for his writings relating people and space, particularly through his theories of space being socially produced and of the social politics of space (spatial justice).

Key references:

Lefebvre, Henry (1996) “The Right to the City”, in Writings on Cities, Oxford:Blackwell, pp. 147 – 159.

An Arkitectur (2010) On the Commons: A Public Interview with Massimo De Angelis and Stavros Stavrides. E-flux, vol. 17

By public space we refer to a space where society has unlimited access. It is in contrast with private space; space which is regulated through some form of social control and restrictions. Our degree of freedom and entitlement to unfettered space within the city is largely what Lefebvre promotes in his writings ‘The right to the city’.

Lefebvre proposed a greater response to social needs; ‘the need for security and opening, the need for certainty and adventure, that of organisation of work and of place, the needs for the predictable and the unpredictable, of similarity and difference, of isolation and encounter, exchange and investments, of independence and communication …’ (Lefebvre, 1996, p.147), arguably endorsing a greater balance between public and private space. These writings are highly influential in urban theory and urban policies as is evident within the work of UN-Habitat and their ‘Urban policies and the Right to the City’ which promote more socially balanced urban planning, sustainable urban growth and greater access to public space.

Contemporary urban design and organisations such as PPS (Projects for Public Spaces) in New York exemplify the legacy and relevancy of Lefebvre’s writings today. PPS demonstrate fundamental principles of Lefebvre’s philosophy including the right to appropriation and participation through their policies for reclaiming public space and by involving the community in their participatory design processes. As exemplified within their work in Times Square, an area of high density and extreme commodification, the organisation were able to give back to the public a space which had been taken over and heavily privatised. The relatively simple considerations to remove traffic and introduce public seating transformed the Square into a much more accessible and valued space for New Yorker.

The issue regarding public and private space is particularly interesting in relation to my studio work within the context of Klaksvik and the Faroe Islands. The condition of private space in Klaksvik is unlike other worldly cities due to its small scale and lack of large private institutions and organisations. The predominant division and ownership of land is therefore by cultivation and family inheritance rather than corporate privatisation..

Times Square, New York.

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Studies in Contemporary Theory

Architectural Theory Essay

Question: 10. Does architecture mediate, frame or distinguish public and private space any longer? Discuss with reference to examples, including your own studio work.

The essay explored the relationship between architecture and public/private space through a historical and contemporary analysis of urban morphology within Edinburgh.

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analysis of the changing urban forms and their success in negotiating public/private space is then reflected upon as strategies for the more rural environment of the Faroe Islands.

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Introduction

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The Middle Ages

Conclusions

The term ‘public’ is understood vis-à-vis ‘private’. As identified

by Loukaitou-Sideris and Banjerjee (1988);

Two main conclusions which have been drawn from this study.

The first, that architectural design does arguably encompass a range of features to negotiate public/private spaces which are variable in terms of whether they mediate, frame or distinguish and which are unique to the individual designs/ features. As demonstrated by Edinburgh’s architecture, particular aspects of design were identified as helping to maintain the presence of public space. These included; a focus on pedestrian routes/streets; a variation of public, private and transitional spaces; appropriate and ample dimensions of open spaces; and an intention to create comfortable exterior conditions. Such designs and features notably have/ are changing constantly in relation to architectural styles and more importantly in relation to everyday life and culture. This correlates to the second reflection; that architecture plays an important role in establishing public space but that its influence is limited and that arguably greater factors are at play, such as cultural conditions,in relation to the existence of public space.

‘public life involves relatively open and universal social contexts, in contrast to private life, which is intimate, familiar, shielded, controlled by the individual’ (Carmona, Heath, Oc, & Tiesdell, 2003, p.109).

As described, our distinction between public and private is often in reference to the oppositions of ‘open’ or ‘shielded’/ enclosed space. How architecture negotiates private space is relatively simple to comprehend; the presence of walls physically establish shielded and enclosed spaces, therefore potentially determining private space. However, architecture’s ability to mediate, frame or distinguish public space is arguably more complex. The condition of public space itself is a more complicated notion which is often contested as to whether its true nature of freedom and universal access is still in existence. In order to investigate architecture’s role of mediating, framing or distinguishing public/ private space this study intends to use the urban morphology of Edinburgh as a case study to explore architecture’s urban development in relation to public/ private space. In doing so, the study intends to identify reasons for the potential decline of the public realm and aims to draw conclusions as to how architecture can ressurect or maintain its ability in enhancing and determining public space.

The New Town

Urban Development in Edinburgh

An analysis of how the urban form of streets suggests public and private space and have changed over time.

Contemporary Developments

Key references: Certeau, M. d., 1984. The Practice of Everyday Life. California, London: University of California Press.

main street

secondary

tertiary

Lefebvre, H., 1998. The Production of Space. Oxford: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers.

Mitchell, D., 2003. The Right to the City: Social Justice and the Fight for Public Space. New York: The Guilford Press.

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Course Diary

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Architectural Theory Essay

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An architectural grove within a permeated landscape

The second semester focuses on the development of the Table of References through to a series of highly articulate and imaginative propositions for Klaksvik and the Faroe Islands. These propositions will be of Leviathan scale - larger than typical architectural or urban programmes currently operating within the Faroe archipelago. The propositions will have concerns immediately related to the physical and cultural context from which they emerge but will also look further afield to the ecology of the Atlantic.

Learning Outcomes: LO1 The ability to develop and act on a productive conceptual framework both individually and in teams for an architectural project or proposition, based on a critical analysis of relevant issues.[GC1, GC2, GC5, GC7, GC9] LO2 The ability to develop an architectural, spatial and material language that is carefully considered at an experiential level and that is in clear dialogue with conceptual and contextual concerns. [ GC7, GC9] LO3 The ability to investigate, appraise and develop clear strategies for technological and environmental decisions in an architectural design project. [ GC7, GC9] LO4 A critical understanding of, and the development of skills in using, different forms of representation (e.g verbal, drawing, modelling, photography, film, computer and workshop techniques), especially in relation to individual and group work. [GC1, GC2, GC3, GC5, GC7]

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2014

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Architecture Design Studio D

move 3 : Docking

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Boat Maintenance

the Field

Public Harbour Edge

Traditional Boat Houses

New Baptist Church

The field of influences drawing saw drawings of our models arriving in Klaksvik as initial design strategies. The drawing also explores and unveils additional information about the constraints and qualities of the surrounding environment in which to engage with and be restricted by.

summerfestivalin Klaksv铆kar R贸drarfelag Klaksvik Rowing Club Leaving Fish factory

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the Gate Btief: the Gate will be conceived as a prototypical development of a detailed and crafted architectural moment within the emerging proposition. It will be concerned with the housing of a particular artefact scaled programme.

The Gate features the design of a rowing club which integrates all facilities and activities of the rowing club. It focuses particularly on the journey and process which the rowers proceed to prepare and train before entering the sea.

Faroese Rowing Club

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d e a. Reception b. Changing Rooms c. Indoor Rowing Tank d. Rowing Boat Lift and Storage e. Foldout Workshop for Rowing Boat Maintenance

Ground Floor Plan of Rowing Club 1:400

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i. Storage j. Club room

First Floor Plan of Rowing Club 1:400

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

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Arrangement - a leviathan intervention Within our group’s exploration of the island territories we have proposed a masterplan for the city of Klaksvik in the scenario of the city becoming the housing harbour for the future cloud whitening vessel. Within the group’s

b.

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proposal we each explore how the city would have to adapt to receive such vessels and how it could also provide new opportunities of facilities for the city. a. manufacturing of cloud whitening vessels b. maintenance and surveillance of cloud whitening vessels c. atlantic research lab

a.

{ Group work with Samuel Gill and Dave Miller}

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2014

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Arrangement - a leviathan intervention The urban scale of the design approaches the redistribution of the existing reclaimed land to create a more meaningful and permeable harbour edge reminiscent of the ever present water within the whaling beach of Klaksvik.

Whilst re-imagining this land the design aims to integrate itself back into the city of Klaksvik by enhancing sheltered routes across

and

down to the harbour edge

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Arrangement The arrangement of the urban design considers the different events that will take place at this key location at the heart of the city and harbour.

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Maintenance of cloud whitening vessels during winter months

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Articulation The design used the water engravings of the whaling beach of Hvalvik as a blueprint for both the redistribution of land and the shaping of individual buildings. The design was developed with two main threads; achieving the fluidity and sense of movement of water through the fluid design of concrete and creating the sense of enclosure and shelter within the orchard through a new architectural grove of steel structures which provide wind baffling and potential infrastructure for changing needs of the harbour.

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2014

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Ground Floor Plan of Rowing Club 1:1000 e. a. Tourist Office/ Festival and Events offices b. Male Rowing Club c. Female Rowing Club d. Tourist Accommodation Cabins e. Tourist Accommodations Cabins f. Bus Station

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

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First Floor Plan of Rowing Club 1:1000 e. a. Male Rowing Club b. Tourist Accommodation Cabins c. Tourist Accommodation Cabins d. Female Rowing Club e. Tourist Accommodation Cabins d. Tourist Accommodation Cabins

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2014

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Second Floor Plan of Rowing Club 1:1000 a. Cloud Whitening Maintenance Workshop b. Tourist Accommodation Cabins c. Cloud Whitening Maintenance Workshop d. Tourist Accommodation Cabins e. Tourist Accommodation Cabins

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2014

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Third Floor Plan of Rowing Club 1:1000 a. Cloud Whitening Surveillance and Control Centre b. Tourist Accommodation Cabins c. Cloud Whitening Surveillance and Control Centre d. Tourist Accommodation Cabins

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

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Final Model 1:500

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2014

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Section Through Rowing Club 1:1000

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2014

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Section Through Harbour 1:1000

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2014

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Cross Section 1:500

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2014

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Structural Statement The structure of the proposal focuses upon using concrete as a load-bearing structural material as well as a substance for housing servicing. As seen by the design of the cabin structures each cabin has a concrete counterpart which houses all servicing of water and electricity. The mass of the concrete allows it to be load bearing and supports the additional steel structures which house the timber cabins. The cabins are therefore structurally independent and can be prefabricated to slot into the concrete and steel structure.

perspective section through cabins

concrete load-bearing structure

secondary steel structure

timber cabins

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2014

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Mood , Mobility , Place: Semester 1

The MMP Studio is part of a 3 year long research project (2013-2016), funded by the EPSRC through the Lifelong Health and Wellbeing CrossCouncil programme, bringing together academics from the Universities of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt, York and King’s College London, the research is partnered by a network of stakeholder bodies and involves co-design with a range of older participants. We will engage with older people from the east end of London during field-work activities early in semester 1 and during a design review session early in semester 2. Students will employ qualitative ethnographic research techniques and will test out neural-imaging technology being employed on work package 2 of ‘Mobility, Mood and Place’, to gain an understanding of older people’s experience and cultural memory of Hackney Wick and the Olympic Park site.

Learning Outcomes: LO1 The ability to develop and act on a productive conceptual framework both individually and in teams for an architectural project or proposition, based on critical analysis of relevant issues.

LO2 The ability to develop an architectural, spatial and material language that is carefully considered at an experiential level and that is in clear dialogue with conceptual and contextual concern.

LO3 The ability to investigate, appraise and develop clear strategies for technological and environmental decision making in an architectural project.

LO4 A critical understanding of, and the development of skills in using, differing forms of representation (eg. Verbal, drawing, modelling, photography, film, computer, and workshop techniques), especially in relation to individual and group work.

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

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MMP 1 Older People & the City

Brief: Our initial research within MMP 1 helped us to gain a knowledge and understanding of key concepts and themes related to older people and the city. The whole MMP studio worked together in teams of three to produce a body of knowledge in regards to specific themes: 1. Designing Age Friendly Places 2. Transport & Mobility in the Age Friendly City 3. Environment & Affect 4. Intergenerational Social Space 5. Co-Design with User Groups 6. Hackney Wick: Local Policy Context 7. Hackney Wick; Who lives Here and Why?

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

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Environment and Effect Presentation The topic of Environment and Affect is concerned with the different environments which we experience and how their qualities can produce an affect; an emotional impact upon us as individuals.

The study revealed a set of particular needs specific to older people which were recurring and differed from others experience of the environment; Security - the need to feel confident and secure within the environment both physically and psychologically Comfort - increased impact and needs of the body Enjoyment - greater effort needed to sustain a high quality of life and happiness { Group work with Malica Schmidt and Jingyu Wang}

Key references:

Cave, S. (1998) ‘Applying psychology to the environment’. : London: Hodder & Stoughton Cresswell, T., 2004. Place: a short introduction. Oxford: Blackwell.

Hall, E. T., 1990. The Hidden Dimension. New York: Anchor Books.

Lynch, K., 1960. Image of the city. Cambridge: Technology Press.

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MMP 2 Field Work / Anatomy of Place

Brief: The MMP studio intends to reinforce the broad responsibility of Architecture to people, environment and society and to encourage proposals which are a response to the natural and cultural forces of a place. This can only be achieved through a deep and meaningful understanding of context which acknowledges ontological forces which exist within physical, social, cultural and economic domains over the course of time. (These ontological forces will require to be interpreted through the lens of an Age Friendly agenda). Only through an understanding of these forces can we begin to consider design propositions which respond to them. Place there-for is the focus of this exercise.

Stratford

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

Hackney Marshes 2014

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Velodrome field work; Hackney Wick Located in east London, this area of the capital has been under intense recent development brought upon by the 2012 Olympic Games.

To the east of Hackney Wick is Victoria park.

Opened in the 1840’s the park is the oldest public park in London. The overcrowded Victorian east-end was in desperate need of open space as a relief from the industrial choke hold. The restorative benefits of the park were huge and greatly increased the life expectancy of the area. Victoria park has continued to

Westfield Shopping Centre

Hackney Wick

be popular and is visited by millions of people each year.

Victoria Park

Olympic Park Stratford

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2014

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field work; Hackney Wick Iconic TheLogo east end is historically notorious as the industrial

epicentre which Hackney WickOlympic Stadium emulates with its abundance of small to Victoria Park

medium sized industrial buildings - many of which originated due to the location of the

Canary Wharf

canal and its means of transporting goods.

One of its most outsanding features is its undulating pitched roofscape which can be seen as soon as arriving within the Hackney Wick Station.

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2014

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field work; Hackney Wick The east end is historically notorious as the industrial

epicentre which Hackney Wick

emulates with its abundance of small to medium sized industrial buildings - many of which originated due to the location of the canal and its means of transporting goods.

One of its most outstanding features is its undulating pitched roofscape which can be seen as soon as arriving within the Hackney Wick Station.

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2014

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University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

Mood, Mobility and Place

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Co-Design Workshop in Hackney Wick Activity Groups shared their proposals for a more age-friendly Hackney Wick prepared in the ‘Design it!’ activity with the wider group. Each group discussed the presented proposals and identified their first, second and third favourite designs.

Outcome: Connectivity together

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Support

disjointed,

for

connecting

fragmented

areas.

Provision of green space – plentiful provision of green space supported Social interaction – opportunities to encounter others, including other generations.

Preserving the old – retaining existing features of the built environment favoured. { Group work with MMP Studio and Older Participants]

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2014

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MMP 2 Field Work / Anatomy of Place Hackney Wick Partipicant Surveys The following surveys were undertaken in our participant workshop within Hackney Wick.

Key information has been extracted from these surveys in relation to the areas we were interested in within the site which helped to inform or influence our design thinking.

Location: Old graffiti pub next to station

Comments; ‘These used to be community centres. This is where people would have gathered and you would have noticed if someone was missing or unwell. They used to have games and saving schemes (eg. for Christmas) and organise trips to the seaside for children.’

Location: Power station The participant commented that he thought men found it harder to adapt to retirement than women. He noted that he had seen too many of his acquaintances becoming disengaged and melancholy, which is why he had set up the “Geezers Club.”

{ Group work with MMP Studio and Older Participants]

Feelings; The participant stated that he was sad that there were so many pubs that had been shut down and he was sorry to see them falling into ruin.

Location H: Wallis road alongside old chemical works wall.

Comments;

Comments; Liked the industrial building – like the style because it was new but retains the industrial heritage of the area.

The new tree planting makes it look much more cared for. The guards look nice and strong and without spikes on, (threatening).

Feelings; Familiarity- felt that it made the area feel more familiar to her memory of Hackney Wick.

The wall gives a sense of stability, the old materials, (brick) have an interesting quality, until you look up and see broken glass and bits of RSJ sticking out the top.

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

Mood, Mobility and Place

2014

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Brief:

Research Drawing: Regional

In generating Architectural Propositions we

Our regional research drawing investigated

must create and then employ a series of tools which can influence the reasons for making decisions and allow us to think about and act upon the project. This project will involve the creation of three critical tools. A series of research drawings, a manifesto and a model of place. This will involve aspects of policy review, environmental analysis, historical and social survey and field-work research to be conducted with older people, including neural imaging, ethnographic techniques and codesign. In investigating, understanding and representing the forces which act upon a place

why an older person may want to live in Hackney Wick. At this scale we discover how Hackney Wick is connected with the rest of Greater London. These connections have been analysed in relation to the quality and time needed for an accessible route compared to the quickest routes to desirable locations.

The drawing also identifies the open spaces in close proximity to the site which have been analysed in respect to their restorative qualities showing what Hackney Wick has to offer on a regional scale.

students should represent these forces within a thematic framework.

{ Group work with Emily Nason and Chloe Hand]

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

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2014

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MMP 2 Field Work / Anatomy of Place Research Drawings Mood Using gathered participant data, this drawing mood maps the context of Hackney Wick using colour to represent mood and emotions.

Mobility By tracking the different modes of transport around

Hackney

Wick,

this

drawing

demonstrates a lack of pedestrian realm and age friendly routes and connectivity.

Place This research drawing explored the concept of wayfinding introduced by Kevin Lynch (1959) within the surroundings of Hackney Wick. The drawing illustrates the five aspects described

by Lynch which make up the image of the city and which help to create a legible environment.

{ Group work with Emily Nason and Chloe Hand]

Mood

Mobility

Place

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2014

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MMP 2 Field Work / Anatomy of Place Research Drawings How does Hackney Wick feel at the human scale? Key routes identified are analysed as well as taking reference form walk and talk interviews with older participants. { Group work with Emily Nason and Chloe Hand]

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2014

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MMP 3 Urban Proposition

[Ground] an undulating pedestrian landscape An exploration of how undulating ground can create a new pedestrian realm which is removed from the discomfort of traffic and creates accessible routes to key destinations.

[Canopy] an undulating pedestrian landscape A canopy consisting of undulating planes and folding walls that shield and protect a pedestrian route across heavy traffic that arrives into restorative space.

[Wall] an inhabited railway A new urban realm which inhabits the railway.

The railway is envisioned as one sinuous wall which contains a new high street.

[Frame] a permeable intervention A vision to dissolve the physical boundary of the railway through a new frame structure which allows for views and direct access to both parks. { Group work with Emily Nason and Chloe Hand]

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

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MMP 3 Urban Proposition

Group Site Model In order to test and explore our urban propositions we created a group site model which focused in on the area along the railway in a trajectory from Victoria park to the new Olympic Park. Careful techniques and craft were applied when making the model exploring different materials such as timber, metal, plaster and card.

The base is articulated by three main lines which reflect the three bounding elements of the site; the railway, the canal and the A12.

Timber is used to reflect the natural and restorative spaces of Victoria Park and the Canal and plaster with iron filings which is rusted is used to reflect the grit of the industrial area of Hackney Wick. .

{ Group work with Emily Nason and Chloe Hand]

1:500 Site Model of Hakcney Wick

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2014

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MMP 3 Urban Proposition

Our approach to an age足-friendly agenda within Hackney Wick was to create a new pedestrian realm along the seam of the railway which will establish a new high street to unite the fragmented North and Southern communities.

This stitching of the communities is achieved through dissolving the physical boundary of the Railway through an envisioned new elevated and permeable structure. Our architecture, a sinuous wall, weaves in and out of this new structure providing a singular clear route which connects the Railway Station, the Canal and Victoria Park.

To ensure an age足-friendly proposal we are exploring how this wall will act as a means of wayfinding to the desirable locations described and how it will provide choice and accessibility in its pedestrian routes. Along our linear proposal we also explore the different moods that are created by the different urban settings and the need for a variety of different atmospheres.

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2014

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MMP 3 Urban Proposition

Urban navigation Consideration of how people move within space and find their way to key destinations.

Thresholds within walls Exploring the solidity and permeation of walls and how they can suggest public/private.

Ownership of public & private An understanding of how architecture can indicate the public or private nature of a space.

Pedestrian realm An intention to help remove older people from the unpleasant and unsafe environment of traffic and industrial transport.

Sensorial Environments A range of sensorial experiences from a dense, active urban space which dissolves into a softer more calming setting.

Restorative qualities of open space The proposal recreates a connection to Victoria Park and the Olympic Park.

Urban proposal and sketches of interventions along route

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2014

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University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

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2014

A M P L : C o n t r a c t G a m e / E xa m Architectural Management, Practice and Law

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Contract Game Reports and Exam

Course Aims: 1. Acquire understanding of the issues and constituencies which influence the processes and delivery of design and theoretical aspects of project and practice management.

2. Understand the concept of professional responsibility and the legal, statutory, and ethical implications of the title of architect.

3. Introduce students to the roles and responsibilities of the architect in relation to the organisation, administration and management of an architectural project.

4. Develop an awareness and understanding of the financial matters bearing upon the creation and construction of built forms.

5. Develop an awareness of the changing nature of the construction industry, interrelationships between individuals and organisations involved in building modern day building procurement.

Learning Outcomes: LO1 An understanding of practice management and codes of professional conduct in the context of the construction industry. [GC6, GC11] LO2 An understanding of roles and responsibilities of individuals and organisations within architectural project procurement and contract administration, including knowledge of how cost control mechanisms operate within an architectural project.

[GC6, GC10, GC11] LO3

An understanding of the influence of statutory, legal and professional

responsibilities as relevant to architectural design projects. [GC4, GC10, GC11] Contract Game Reports

AMPL Exam

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Contract Game Group Report

Brief: The ‘Contract Game’ is an online contract administration simulation of a pseudo real construction project. We were provided with the Bill of Quantities. On completion of this part of the course, the student is expected to demonstrate: An understanding of roles and responsibilities of individuals and organisations within architectural project procurement and contract administration, including knowledge of how cost control mechanisms operate within an architectural project.

The Contract Game encouraged team skills and cooperation when working together to complete the competitive task. Valuable practical skills in relation to Architectural law were allowed to be fully understood and applied. After the completion of the two-day Contract Game the group compiled a group report to demonstrate all work related to the tasks and scenarios which had been produced.

Work produced included letters to clients and

Letter to Contractor

Architect’s Certificate

Certificate of Completion of Making Good

contractors, architects instructions, architects certificates and certificates of making good.

{ Group work with Rohanna MacKenzie, Hayden Whyte, and Paul Kenny}

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2014

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Contract Game Report 1

Analysing the learning experience of the Contract Game Brief: A 1000 (max) word analysis of the learning experience, detailing dynamics of team working, roles and responsibilities of team members,

reflection

on

strengths

and

weaknesses of the team and finally to highlight particular cost control measures implemented by the team during the game.

The report described in detail how we as a team structured ourselves with specific roles and tasks in relation to communication, research and production to complete tasks quickly and efficiently. It also determined the

Team roles and responsibilities

Documents which enforce cost implication decisions

key documents issued by the architect such as an architect’s instruction as being key tools for controlling cost as if these are late or incorrect the contractor is liable to claim potential large sums.

Key references:

Chappell, D., & Willis, A. (2010). The Architect in Practice. London: WileyBlackwell.

Green, R. (2005). Architects Guid to Running a Job. London: Architectural Press.

Sinclair, D. (2011). Leading the team: An architects guide to design management. London: RIBA Publishing

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2014

A M P L : C o n t r a c t G a m e / E xa m

Studio C

Architectural Management, Practice and Law

AMPL Exam

Brief: Students will work in pairs as small architectural practices in answering questions based around real-life scenarios of Architectural Management. The exam paper will have two sections, each with three questions. Students are to attempt two questions from each section each with a maximum word count of 1000 words per question.

Chosen Questions:

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Memo from Partner: The practice accountant has suggested that we overhaul our Management Accounting system and use the resultant information to better effect in running the office. Now you know I’m not so good with numbers, so I’d like you to look into this more fully and produce a brief paper for the next practice meeting. Please explain exactly what management accounting is and then detail the type(s) of information that should be included in our new-look ‘management accounts’. And allow yourself to be critical.

Will it be worth the effort? Why is management accounting beneficial for an LLC architectural practice such as ours?

Answer: Management Accounting Paper for Meeting: What is Management Accounting?

Management accounting is a system which produces regular management reports and accounts to provide accurate financial and statistical information. These reports help to make reasoned predictions of future finances. It is unlike financial accounting, as it produces monthly or weekly reports for predominantly internal use instead of only producing annual reports intended mainly for external stakeholders. The monthly management accounts allow the practice to monitor both project and practice finances simultaneously, identifying monthly and annual discrepancies. This information helps to inform day to day and short term decision making within the practice in terms of the need for work and new staff.

Types of Information needed :

Section 1 Question 1: Practice management Question 2: Codes of Conduct Section 2

AMPL

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Design Report

Year 2

Year 1

Question 1: Practice Management

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Key performance indicators Monthly management account summaries Income/ profit trends graphs Income distribution Fee forecasting Job Profitability

Question 5: Professional Indemnity

Critical Evaluation

Question 6: Inclusive Access

One of the benefits of management accounting is that it often allows for a reduction in accountancy costs. However, as we already have a full time book-keeper this would not necessarily save us money compared to a financial control management system as this features an accurate record of history through book-keeping which would be covered by this existing member of staff.

Despite this, a renewed approach to our management accounting should be advantageous as it will provide a greater breadth of regular and accurate financial and statistical data to aid guidance in the overall running of practice; from resource management to risk management by identifying any issues that may arise as early as possible.

Why is management accounting beneficial for an LLC architectural practice?

Banks are typically less willingly to lend to Limited Liability Companies in comparison to Partnerships because the directors and shareholders are only liable to the extent of their assets in the firm. Management accounting is therefore a beneficial system to adopt for an LLC practice as it helps to gain confidence with bank managers if money is ever needed to be borrowed.

In addition, as a Limited Liability Company the practice must comply with the legal requirements and procedures of Companies House. Annual accounts must be filed with the Registrar of Companies and may need to be audited. With management accounting the process of producing monthly reports and accounts allows for management information to be readily available and easily audited in such circumstances.

In terms of being an LLC we also have a duty to provide our shareholders with prescribed information which can be resourced from the monthly reports and accounts featured within management accounting rather than at an additional cost.

{ Group work with and Dave Miller}

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

Studio C

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S C AT

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Design Report

Year 1

MMP 1

Contract Game and Reports

MMP 3

MMP 2

AMPL Exam

MMP 4

MMP 3

Year 2

MMP 5

Design Report

Mood, Mobility and Place

2015

Architectural Design Studio B

Studio C Year 1

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Studio G

AMPL

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Design Report

Year 2

Mood , Mobility , Place: Semester 2

In semester 2 we will continue with the design of these architectural and landscape architectural projects to a level where their formal and spatial arrangements, relationship to landscape and experiential properties can be clearly represented at a series of scales, including the scale of a series of architectural details that clearly describe the articulation of ground, structure, materials, enclosure and environmental conditioning. The architectures created should not be passive in their accommodation of activities and utilisation of resources. Architecture has the ability to say things which are specific in intention and have a clear relationship to the project’s conceptual aims Learning Outcomes: LO1 A sophisticated approach to the programmatic organization, arrangement and structuring of a complex architectural assemblage in a loaded contextual situation (eg. the built, social, historical, technological, urban and environmental contexts.

LO2

A knowledge of how to develop the structural, constructional, material,

environmental and legislative aspects of a complex building to a high degree of resolution, with reference to discussions with a team of specialised consultants.

LO3 An understanding of issues relating to the questions of sustainability, and its concomitant architectural, technological, environmental and urban strategies.

LO4 A critical understanding of and ability to present complex design proposals through appropriate forms of representation (eg. verbal, drawing, modelling, photography, film, computer, installation, performance and workshop techniques).

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

Mood, Mobility and Place

2015

Architectural Design Studio B

Studio C Year 1

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AMPL

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Design Report

Year 2

MMP 3 Urban Proposition: A Sinuous Urbanism

Our collective vision for ‘A Sinuous Urbanism’ explores an urban strategy for creating a new pedestrian realm within Hackney Wick.

The pedestrian realm addresses concerns regarding issues of aging [ physical, social and mental].

Our intention is to develop a new pedestrian route along the seam of the railway. The proposal utilises the existing infrastructure to create a sinuous link between the Olympic Park and Victoria Park.

The key aspects taken from our first semester manifesto; Wayfinding,

a

Pedestrian Boundaries

Realm, and

Urban

Thresholds,

Sensorial Environments and Restorative Spaces were taken forward to explore and define our collective urban proposition.

The urban proposition continued to develop along the boundary of the railway as a focal point for redevelopment. .

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2015

Mood, Mobility and Place Architectural Design Studio B

Studio C Year 1

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AMPL

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Design Report

Year 2

Development of urban proposition along railway through modelling

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2015

Mood, Mobility and Place Architectural Design Studio B

Studio C Year 1

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AMPL

Studio B

Design Report

Year 2

Development of urban proposition along railway through modelling

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2015

Mood, Mobility and Place Architectural Design Studio B

Studio C Year 1

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AMPL

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Design Report

Year 2

Final group urban proposition, 1:500 site model

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

Mood, Mobility and Place

2015

Architectural Design Studio B

Studio C

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Design Report

Year 2

Year 1

MMP 4 Intergenerational Design Olympic Park

Brief: The challenge now is to further develop the

Pedestrian Bridge

proposal spatially and materially in relation to

Primary School

a specific programme of activities. This section

Public Square

aims to synthesise all of your previous thinking Theatre

into an Age Friendly and well-developed

Water Sports

scheme design. The scheme should be thought out and considered through the scales from the city down to the body.

[Right] Programmatic interventions along Dementia Care

pedestrian route Station

Residential

[ Group work with Emily Nason and Chloe Hand ]

Victoria Park

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2015

Mood, Mobility and Place Architectural Design Studio B

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Design Report

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MMP 4 Intergenerational Design

City Scale: Infrastructure and Influx On the scale of the city, the greater area of London, the scheme approaches its urban strategy with an anticipation of influx. The project has an understanding of the potential crowds gathering within Hackney Wick from other parts of London on their way towards the Olympic Stadium. As West Ham relocates to the stadium a potential crowd of 54,000 will be visiting the stadium every fortnight. Despite Stratford station being the predominant station in proximity to the station, it is likely that many people will use Hackney Wick as it is the next nearby station and may be necessary for home and away fan division.

[Left] Drawing shows the directions and level of influx to consider and respond to within our City Scale considerations for design. [ Group work with Emily Nason and Chloe Hand ]

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

Mood, Mobility and Place

2015

Architectural Design Studio B

Studio C

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Design Report

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Year 1

MMP 4 Intergenerational Design

Neighbourhood

Scale:

Transforming

boundaries and thresholds within a new pedestrian realm.

On a neighbourhood scale the proposal creates a new pedestrian realm and route which follows the seam of the railway. The seam connects the two neighbouring park spaces and creates a new route through towards the olympic park stadium.

[ Arrival through station ] The route transforms the existing boundary of the railway into something more permeable and central to the area and defines particular thresholds and portals in and out of Hackney Wick.

[ Portal to Victoria Park ]

[ Crossing of canal ]

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2015

Mood, Mobility and Place Architectural Design Studio B

Studio C

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Year 1

MMP 4 Intergenerational Design

Neighbourhood Scale The proposal developed in consideration of the influx, route and swell of the pedestrian realm to accommodate the different urban conditions. [ Influx ]

[ Route ]

[ Urban Proposition ]

[ Swell ]

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2015

Mood, Mobility and Place

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Architectural Design Studio B

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Year 1

MMP 4 Intergenerational Design

Neighbourhood Scale 1:1250 a. School Development b. Theatre and Station c. Dementia care and leisure centre

c.

[ Group work with Emily Nason and Chloe Hand ]

b.

a

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

Mood, Mobility and Place

2015

Studio C

Architectural Design Studio B

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AMPL

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Design Report

Year 2

Year 1

Canal

Book Depository Building

MMP 4 Intergenerational Design

Studio G

Studio D

Power station HW Icon

Site: Urban Navigation and Framing of Public Space

The proposal encourages urban navigation through highlighting views of iconic landmarks

Olympic Stadium

Theatre

View of bridge to Victoria Park

as you arrive from the station and move down the ramp which wraps around and frames the public square.

Overview of site strategy

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2015

Mood, Mobility and Place Architectural Design Studio B

Studio C Year 1

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AMPL

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Design Report

Year 2

MMP 4 Intergenerational Design

Building : A Community Theatre As part of the overall urban proposal I focused on designing the civic centre which featured a community theatre and new station design.

The urban condition of the theatre, the station and the public square creates a civic central point within Hackney Wick.

This civic centre aids urban navigation by providing a central point of reference as well as an inviting place for social encounter with the rest of the community. Both these aspects are intentionally focused to improve an older persons experience and quality of life when living within the proximity of Hackney Wick.

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2015

Mood, Mobility and Place Architectural Design Studio B

Studio C Year 1

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AMPL

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Design Report

Year 2

Theatre Development The theatre developed its formal arrangement through the elements of a plinth, stair, servant space and auditorium. The design progressed through a series of models testing the different scales of the theatre’s cantilever and how it is exposed, enclosed and supported by the rest of the building.

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2015

Mood, Mobility and Place Architectural Design Studio B

Studio C Year 1

AT R

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AMPL

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Design Report

Year 2

Final Model , Scale 1:200

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2015

Mood, Mobility and Place Architectural Design Studio B

Studio C

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Year 1

MMP 4 Intergenerational Design

Building - Ground Floor [ Scale 1:500 ]

21.

Theatre: 1. Grand Foyer/ Art Gallery Space 2. Male Toilets 3. Female Toilets.

4. Offices.

5. Services Entrance 6. Backstage Door 7. Air Plenum 8. Store 9. Kitchen 10. Cafe 11. Reception

14.. 15.

13.

8

Residential 21. Schematic residential proposal

7

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12.

Station: 12. Ticket Hall 13. Ticket Office 14. Office 15. Office 16. Office 17. Male Toilets 18. Female Toilets 19. Cafe 20. Commercial Unit

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1 9 10.

11.

6

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University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2015

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MMP 4 Intergenerational Design

Building - First Floor [ Scale 1:500 ] Theatre: 1. Mezzanine Foyer 2. Entrance from Station Ramp 3. Store 4. Air Plenum 5. Female Changing 6. Male Changing 7. Toilet 8. Toilet 9. Studio 10. Ticket Office

18.

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Station: 11. Office 12. Toilets 13. Office 14. Store 15. Plant 16. Store 17. Store 9

8 7 5 4

6 10.

1 3

2

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2015

Mood, Mobility and Place Architectural Design Studio B

Studio C

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Design Report

Year 2

Year 1

MMP 4 Intergenerational Design

Building - Second Floor [ Scale 1:500 ] Theatre: 1. Mezzanine Foyer 2. Bar 3. Bar 4. Dressing Rooms 5. Dressing Rooms 6. Stage 7. Theatre Seating

11.

12.

10.

Station: 8. Platform 9. Waiting Room 10. Cafe 11. Cafe Kitchen 12. Toilets

9.

8.

5

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4 1 3 2

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2015

Mood, Mobility and Place Architectural Design Studio B

Studio C

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Year 1

MMP 4 Intergenerational Design

Building - Third Floor [ Scale 1:500 ] Theatre: 1. Mezzanine Foyer 2. Bar 3. Bar 4. Dressing Rooms 5. Dressing Rooms 6. Stage 7. Theatre Seating 8. Control Room

5

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8.

4 1 3 2

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2015

Mood, Mobility and Place Architectural Design Studio B

Studio C Year 1

AT R

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Studio D

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AMPL

Studio B

Design Report

Year 2

Section , Scale 1:200

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2015

Mood, Mobility and Place Architectural Design Studio B

Studio C Year 1

AT R

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AMPL

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Year 2

MMP 4 Intergenerational Design

Section ,Scale 1:500

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2015

Mood, Mobility and Place Architectural Design Studio B

Studio C Year 1

AT R

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AMPL

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Design Report

Year 2

1.

MMP 4 Intergenerational Design

2.

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4.

5.

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7.

1. Full brick 102.5mm - deep Flemish bond.

2. Wall ties at 450mm vertical centres.

3. 100mm insulation.

4. Mortar.

5. DPC mechanically fixed to insulation.

6. Curtain wall.

7. Solid bricks, 215mm x 102.5mm x 65mm without frogs, perforate Flemish bond.

8. Brick window sill.

9. Waterproof Membrane

8.

9.

Section [ Scale 1:100 ]

Detail [ Scale 1:20 ]

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2015

Mood, Mobility and Place

Studio C

Architectural Design Studio B

Year 1

AT R

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AMPL

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Design Report

Year 2

MMP 4 Intergenerational Design

Structural Solutions In collaboration with structural engineer David Maro the focus for my structural strategy was understanding the possibilities for allowing the theatre to cantilever over the grand foyer.

The solution reached was to opt for a concrete structure for the first two floors which supports the above steel truss structure. The main structural components are the two side trusses which the theatre spans between and effectively hangs from.

Steel Structure

Steel truss connected back to concrete structure

Concrete Structure

Concrete shear wall

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2015

Mood, Mobility and Place

Studio C

Architectural Design Studio B

AT R

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AMPL

Studio B

Design Report

Year 2

Year 1

MMP 4 Intergenerational Design 5.

Environmental Solutions - Natural Ventilation The strategy for the theatre was to allow it to be naturally ventilated to keep running and maintenance costs low. The theatre has applied a natural ventilation system, taking precedent from the one implemented by the

4.

Everyman Theatre in Liverpool.

3.

To allow the natural ventilation to occur the building draws air from an inlet at the rear.

Through concrete thermal mass the air is then pre-cooled before being distributed to the theatre through openings within the permeable brick walls.The air is drawn through the theatre and released at the top of the fly tower through using a stack effect.

1.

2.

1. Intake plenum taking air from outside.

2. Cooling by thermal mass within plenum in summer and heated in winter 3. Air enters auditorium through permeable brick walls.

4. Incoming air warmed by occupants and lighting driving buoyancy 5. Warm air exhaust within fly tower

Section through theatre 1:200

Section through permeable brick wall 1:50

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2015

Mood, Mobility and Place Architectural Design Studio B

Studio C

AT R

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AMPL

Studio B

Design Report

Year 2

Year 1

MMP 4 Intergenerational Design

Fire Strategy The theatre complies with the necessary fire strategy as described in Part B of the Building Regulations of having a maximum distance of 32m for areas with seating in rows to the nearest means of escape as well as a maximum of 18m for disabled users.

The theatre building includes two fire routes/ exits to comply with the guidance of seats: exits ratio with having a capacity of 200 people in the auditorium.

Access to and use of buildings

21m fire assembly points

All ramps meet the regulations for a maximum ratio of 1:20 rise for the maximum length of 10m. In addition to this, stairs and lift are

12m

provided to always give choice for the forms of mobility throughout the scheme. The theatre also provides more than the minimum number of disabled spaces: capacity ratio.

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

Mood, Mobility and Place

2015

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Architectural Design Studio B

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Studio G

AMPL

Studio B

Design Report

Year 2

Year 1

MMP 4 Intergenerational Design

Body Scale When

considering

the

affordance

of

architecture and urban design for an older person on a body scale, three key aspects were identified as being particularly significant for an age sensitive pedestrian realm: shelter, rest and encounter

encounter

rest

shelter

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2015

Mood, Mobility and Place Architectural Design Studio B

Studio C Year 1

AT R

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Studio D

Studio G

AMPL

Studio B

Design Report

Year 2

MMP 6 Exhibition

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

Studio C

AT R

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Studio G

AMPL

Studio B

Design Report

Year 1

MMP 1

Contract Game and Reports

MMP 3

MMP 2

AMPL Exam

MMP 4

MMP 3

Year 2

MMP 5

Design Report

MA.rch Design Report

2015

Design Report

Studio C Year 1

AT R

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Studio D

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AMPL

Studio B

Design Report

Year 2

Group and Individual Design Report

Brief: The Design Report sets out the research and

design

incorporating

development images including

undertaken, the

key

representations of the project itself. The design report should allow the reader to follow the student’s study process, allowing an understanding of the material examined, decisions taken, etc.

My Design Report formed part of a two-part volume with the initial volume being a shared with Emily Nason and Chloe Hand which outlined the research and theory behind our collective manifesto and urban strategy.

The second volume acts as an archive for the development and production of both the collective urban strategy and my individual design.

Pages from individual volume of design report.

University of Edinburgh / Edinburgh College of Art

2013 - 2015

Academic Portfolio 2 : MArch

by Paula Madden

University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh College of Art