THE HEROES CLUB
RYAN BATTICK CONCEPT/ PARTI DEVELOPMENT
Christopher Alexander’s book, a pattern language has become one of the basic studies of urban design and architectural theory over the past few decades. He sets out principles and ideas that govern the design projects on varying scales, from cities to neighbourhoods, to single rooms. Christopher Alexander, along with William Whyte informed the concept development for this project. William Whyte is a an American urban designer who studied the urban patterns of successful and unsuccessful places in New York City. The results of his studies later became the planning legislature for urban places in New York. Christopher Alexander promotes the idea of a healthy and vibrant city being made up of distinct districts that own their own culture. The aim is to create areas where people are free to express their unique cultures, thus creating a district that continually generates culture. These sub-cultures create interest and depth within a city, where people feel free to express themselves creativity happens. Visitors are attracted to the creativity within cities.
CROSSROADS
DEVELOPMENT
JONES TOWN
CULTURE SITE
Intention: Based on Christopher Alexander’s theory for the value of subcultures within cities. I intend to extend the vibrant street and community life into my building. I aim to create community living space which fosters the rich social and cultural life that appears within the surrounding communities. The design intends to celebrate the historical richness and lifestyle of the communities and create a district which attracts people through music, food and social structures that are characteristic of that area.
FLETCHERS LAND
DOWNTOWN KINGSTON [OLD TOWN]
CULTURE
SITE
HERITAGE
CROSSROADS
DEVELOPMENT
FUTURE [DEVELOPMENT] CULTURE BOXING
JONES TOWN SITE
DOWNTOWN KINGSTON [OLD TOWN]
FLETCHERS LAND
CULTURE
SITE
HERITAGE [PAST] MUSIC HERITAGE
CULTURE [PRESENT] FOOD
SMALL STALLS
SHADED ‘CHILL SPOTS’
PARTIES
THE URBAN LIVING ROOM Theory • What is the culture of the site? • How is the culture represented?
A
The Orange street edge is most active, both vehicular and pedestrian
Students’ Circulation ISE
NO
B
• How do those people live?
C
• What creates this culture, how did it develop? • How do the communities celebrate their own
PUBLIC LIVING ROOM
Lively connection to Orange Street
Public Circulation
The communities make the public realm their living rooms. They spend most of their time in public communal areas. The street as their communal area is a part of the culture. They express their culture through the streets
• Create a strong relationship to 0 mm
A Strong connection to the street brings life v public spaces (1)
• How do the communities express their culture? • Who does the culture belong to?
OBJECTIVES
The site is currently used by pedestrian cross access.
-1500 mm
High usage Medium usage Low usage
Vehicular Circulation
A
Vehicular Circulation
B
PLACING THE LIVING ROOM SETBACK FROM NOISE
• How is this history represented?
E
IS NO
C
D
The culture of the surrounding communities are music, food, dance and sports and partying. The existing attractors of the communities are food and partying. The culture is shown through everyday life and community events.
How do people currently use the site ? Who uses the site? How are the edges of the site treated? What are the existing attractors of the site? How do we attract people to the site? What do people like in public spaces? What makes good public spaces? What are the successful parts of the urban realm currently? • How do changes in levels affect the site?
• Give the community a living space.
C
Extrude
Lift for circulation COMMERCE + COMMUNITY SUPPORT = CONNECTION TO ORANGE STRET
PUBLIC LIVING ROOM Parties, markets, sports
F
FOOD
The site is between two large commercial nodes. Orange street is commercial in nature.
The density and urban grain influences the cultural growth. The history is shown through the density and layout of the city. The density of the urban context encourages tight community bonds.
without physical thresholds and allows the cross circulation
PUBLIC PLAZA [GARDEN]
E
E
ERC
M OM
• What are the clues to the rich culture of the site?
• • • • • • • •
that the community needs.
• Create a building that is open,
• How is this history celebrated?
Pragmatic
• Create an open space that can be manipulated and used in any way
- 3000 mm
culture? • What is the history of the site and surroundings
street.
Resturaunts owned by community members
PLACEMENT OF PROGRAMME IN RESPONSE TO SITE
Extrude
through. • Create a place that expresses
Extrude
RESPONSE TO SITE CIRCULATION
Lift for circulation
the culture of the area that it is in. • Create a place that would look out of place anywhere else in
D
E
F
Kingston. • Attract people from uptown through food, music and party’s. • Create a place that represents
G
The history and culture of the area is shown through the materials such as red brick, zinc, exposed concrete and wooden details.
the richness of culture, changing the stereotypes of materials and
Concrete, Zinc
layouts.
H I
Shade, trees and an abundance of places to site are vital parts of successful urban spaces.
Keep the boundaries open to encourage cross movement and openness to all visitors.
EXPLORATION OF MATERIALS
G
Use of local materials: Red Brick
APPLICATION OF SHADE FOR COMFORT
H
MAINTAINING SITE CONNECTIONS
I
• Create a place that points towards the heritage through it’s use of materials and layouts.
PRECEDENT STUDIES
N
ECOLE CENTRALE ENGINEERING SCHOOL, OMA
C
A
A
B
B
PAVILIONS COVERED BY A SKIN
ORANGE STREET BUILDINGS
Scanned by CamScanner
CHANGE IN LEVELS
C
SHADED COLONNADES
GROUND FLOOR LEVEL SCALE 1:150
N
C
A
A
B
B
LEVEL -1 SCALE 1:200
LEVEL 1 SCALE 1:150
C
1
LEVEL 2 SCALE 1:200
Section 3 1 : 100
INVISIBLE THRESHOLDS WEST ELEVATION SCALE 1:200
DIAGRAMS
AXONOMETRIC DIAGRAM CIRCULATION + PROGRAMME
Vertical circulation Food and beverage area Multi-purpose space Public space Gym space
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Conference centre Community space
Axonometric Diagram showing the relationship between circulation and
MULTI-PURPOSE SPACE
spacial layout.
SECTION A-A SCALE 1:100
MATERIALITY CONTEXTUAL STUDY ZINC ROOF - REINTERPRETED AS CORTEN STEEL SHEETS
WOOD- INTERPRETED AS WOOD CLADDING BRICK - USED IN THE FEATURE WALLS COLOUR REINTERPRETED AS CONCRETE BREAKDOWN OF MATERIAL STUDY
The study of precedent A and B shown below was used to understand the relationship between certain materials. Precedent A was used to investigate the relationship between concrete and corten, the tone and the result of juxtaposition was noted. Precedent B was used to understand the relationship between wood and steel.
Final material Palette
VENDING /MARKET SPACE
FOOD COURT, UNITS OWNED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS
CELEBRATING CULTURE
SECTION B-B SCALE 1:100
A
B
CHILLER UNIT + COOLING TOWER ON ROOF
CONFERENCE ROOM
FULL ACCESS ZONES
5000 -8000 CFM
LEVEL ONE
FRESH AIR INTAKE
VERTICAL CIRCULATION
VERTICAL CIRCULATION
VERTICAL CIRCULATION
Waste shoot 11
10 PM
10
6 AM NO ACCESS ZONES
WASTE REMOVAL TIME
MULTI-PURPOSE SPACE 15,000 CFM
Waste shoot
GYM SPACE 5000 CFM
12 AM
Air conditioned zone
GROUND LEVEL
Naturally cooled zone
AREA OF REFUGE
6 AM NO ACCESS ZONES
Waste management room
AIR HANDLING UNIT
SECURUTY GATES
LOWER GROUND
FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT
WASTE MANAGEMENT
VIEW APPROACHING THE SITE ON ORANGE STREET, COMING FROM CROSSROADS
HVAC
SECURITY
STRUCTURE
LOWER GROUND PLAN SCALE 1:100
D
DESIGN IN DETAIL BRICK FEATURE WALL The brick feature wall defines the experiences within the entrance lobby. This material, in combination with wood intends to speak to the historical context. The junction of wall to ceiling and wall to floor is important.
WOOD AND POLISHED CONCRETE The Polished concrete floor sits on top of the cast concrete slab. The polished concrete veneer intends to create a specific finish within the space.
BEAM AND BAFFLE CEILING The Beam and Baffle ceiling system, Lightweight aluminium ceiling with wood finish. The drop ceiling provides effective acoustic performance within the arena space. This system is easily maintained and installed. It provides opportunity for the integration of spaces.
D
Private Residence, LOOK architects
DETAILED SECTION @1:20
SECTION C-C SCALE 1:100
Museum of national Art Gratz, Peter Hugh and associates
Supermarket ceiling, Hunter Douglas
The sectional perspective aims to illustrate how the important functional elements of the building were integrated into the design. Shown in blue, is the HVAC ducting system, integrated within the ceiling cavity, shown in red is the electrical supply system. It was important to successfully integrate the functional and techincal aspects of the building, without comprimising the aesthetic intentions of the spaces.
INTEGRATED DESIGN
A
B
DETAILED SECTION D-D [1:20]
CALL-OUT B.1 _INTEGRATED CEILING [1:5]
KEY DETAILED SECTION D-D
KEY CALL-OUT B.1
1. 215 mm concrete block wall, 50mm red brick finish
1. 150mm composite concrete slab 2. Steel space frame 3. Steel Ceiling hook 4. 1/4'' concrete screw 5. 550mm supply air duct 6. 12 GA steel wire 7. 450mm air supply duct 8. 250mm air supply duct 9. Steel space frame 10. Electrical supply 11. Twist clip 12. 30mm Ceiling Tee beam 13. 30mm Ceiling cross beam 14. Ceiling beam fasteners 15.1/4'' NYlock nut 16. Pattern coated ceiling beam 17. Hanger bracket 18. Air plenum 19. Slot diffuser mounting bracket 20. Lighting accessory bracket
2. 250mm ground concrete slab, 50 mm thermal insulation, 40mm polished concrete finish 3. 200mm concrete wall, 50 mm thermal insulation, 50mm pre-cast wall panel 4. 10mm glazing, 100mm timber louvres 5. Timber clad seating 6. 215mm concrete block wall, 50mm thermal insulation, 50mm red brick finish 7. Steel rig framed seating 8. Herman Miller, Aon Cinema seating 9. Spot lighting 10. Carrier slot air diffuser 11. 50 mm timber veneer finished aluminium ceiling beams 12. Air supply duct 13. Styrofoam outdoor floor build-up 14. Pedestrian green roof 15. Roof garden planter 16. 800mm Steel beam, 20mm concrete panel 17. Integrated ceiling beams 18. Electric and data cable trays 19. Overflow drain 20. Timber shades
21. Light bulb 22. Slot diffuser flow bar 23. Track lighting 24. Spot light fixture
CALL-OUT B.2 B.3 B.4 SERVICES INTEGRATION
B.2
CALL-OUT A.1_ GREEN ROOF DETAIL [1.:5]
B.3
B.4
B.3 B.4