Bartlett UG2 2017/18_Hugo

T i m b e r Pa v i l i o n : : Co n s c i o u s F i b r e s An exploration into the structure of wood and responsive architecture.

Hugo Charles Loydell UG2

Experimental Concept Modelling.

Lilium V Materials: White Ash Dimensions: L 3900 x W 2500 x H 740 mm

Enignum Shelf IV Materials: Olive Ash Dimensions: H 2700mm x W 1350mm x D 450mm

Joseph Walsh - Reference Images Joseph Walsh’s work with wood lamination and bending in the creation of furniture introduced an interesting intention for design aesthetic for me. The idea of curving, splitting and rejoining in design set a base for my design process.

Shaded isometric of curve.

Line sweep formation.

Shaded elevation of curve.

Iteration 1

Iteration 2

Iteration 3

Iteration 4

Basic Curve Exploration - Furthering research on Joseph Walsh I became fascinated by the wood bending and lamination aesthetic created by Joseph Walsh and so began to explore basic NURB modelling while retaining techniques used in his work by attempting to split and rejoin these curves.

Chair Elevation.

Chair Plan.

Connecting beams.

Chair Concept - Response to Joseph Walsh Here depicts an outcome of some work developed through exploration to Joseph Walsh. A chair was a good way of grasping a design technique and then develop it further in an attempt to further understand.

Top elevation.

Front elevation.

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Chair Concept - Renders of Chair and Details To develop and represent the curve modelling as a physical object I designed a chair to capture the style that Joseph Walsh produces.

Paper Concept Model 1

Paper Concept Model 2

Paper Concept Model 3

Concept Models - Exploration with Paper Models I began to explore the physical side of design. Beginning with paper models to represent a wooden structure I intend to create.

Wood bending concept 1.

Wood bending concept 2.

Concept Wooden Models - Wood Bending on a Small Scale I tested wood bending on a small scale by letting small pieces of wood boil in water for several minutes and then fixing them into shape using pins and foam-board. On a small scale, this was unsuccessful as the wood would split and splinter due to its size. Working on a larger scale would prove better. I therefore opted to remain with paper models when exploring space at a smaller scale.

Wood structure as viewed through an electron microscope.

Macro Photography - An Insight into the Structure of Wood I began to use macro photography in order to explore the structure of wood in a higher detail. The holes, or ‘vessels’ in the wood structure interested me due to there displacing affect on the surrounding wood structure.

Displacement Studies.

Sketch 1 - Detailing the creation of space through obstruction.

Sketch 2 - Further exploration of space created through obstruction.

Development Sketches - Exploring Displacement After looking closer into the structure of wood I became interested in the displacement created by the transport mechanisms around the existing fibres and cells.

These are known as ‘vessel’ or ‘pores’. I intended to develop this into a form of design methodology.

Displacement Model Tests - Creating Pockets of Space Using multiple strands of paper pivoted at one end of a restricted passage I modelled the pockets of space created by displacement.

Exploring how paper strip size forms pockets of space.

Displacement Concept Model - Creating Spaces by Reducing Area I modelled how pockets of space may be formed when the area is restricted. With the strips of paper being forced into smaller areas and therefore buckling to create pockets of space.

Concept displacement model influenced by Grasshopper.

Displacement Modelling In 3d - Using Grasshopper to Model Displacement Using Grasshopper to model displacement allowed me to displace from a point in 3 dimensions. It was quite uniform however, the displacement was very predictable and regulated

Manipulating a script to achieve the desired displacement.

Image generated through the script used to create the form around the obstructed space.

Modelling Displacement - Displacing Fibres Using Java Script in Processing I manipulated a script to model displacement via an obstructing object. A similar methodology can be applied to my site to create space around objects.

Displacement Study Outcome - Chair Design with Displacement Methodology After modelling in Processing I brought the work into Rhino to develop a 3 dimensional representation of the displacement in the form of a chair. This allowed me to grasp a better understanding of obstruction in a 3 dimensional format.

Exploring forms created through displacement & Wood lamination.

The Serpentine Gallery - Site Illustration An isometric view of the Serpentine Gallery, the site in which the pavilion will be situated.

THE SERPENTINE GALLERY - Pictures from the Site -

A WoodenFluidity, Interior Testing - Thomas Buseck

Reebok Flagship Store, Shanghai, China, 2003 - Ali Rahim.

Reebok Flagship Store, Shanghai, China, 2003 - Ali Rahim.

Conceptual Sketches based upon referenced work.

Influencing Structures - Work by Thomas Buseck and Ali Rahim Work by these two architects demonstrates an interesting use of space by creating using multiple strands or fibres. Bending and manipulating these to create extrusions in the form of staircases or ceilings.

Experimenting with Form - RESPONDING To Influencing Work I began to play with design formats and styles with these ‘fibres’ similar to that of paper. Designing with the intention to create space through displacement and pivotal points.

Concept Model ‘Fibres’ - 1:100 - Paper Model A concept model exploring how structural fibres are repelled and pushed by an object in an attempt to create form through obstruction.

Concept Pavilion - 1:100 - Paper Model An early concept pavilion continuing the exploration of fibrous strands to create walls, ceilings and walkways utalising 2 pivotal points with grouped strands of paper being directed into the present space.

Staircase concept with bent plywood.

Bench concept with bent and split hardwood.

Seating and shelter with bent plywood.

Walkway concept with bent hardwood.

Moments - Pavilion Moments Examples of specific moments from within the pavilion. Some of these examples will be implemented in the final proposition to bring certain functions to the pavilion.

Pavilion Moment - Paper Model - Exploring the Contouring Fibres This model demonstrates how a group of fibres can be fixed together to create a spacial environment with multiple functionalities. It would be interesting to capture a similar space within my pavilion. Where a space can be a shelf, a seat or perhaps a shelter.

Strap joint with fixings.

Mortise and tenon joint.

Tabled lap joint.

Dowel joint.

Joining Wood End-to-End - Exploring Wood Joinery This demonstrates potential of end-to-end wood joinery that could be utilised within the pavilion to join each section of the walkways together. By using multiple sections within each walkway the ability to manipulate the walkways would improve.

Hardwood steam-warped pieces.

Internal structural rods.

Hardwood structural inner frame.

Internal structural honeycomb.

Plywood veneer outer layers.

Material & Structure Studies - Wood Bending with Internal Supporting Structures Demonstrated here is the potential applications of plywood in the walkways. Reinforced by a honeycomb structure, it strengthens the walkways to humans using it. The laminated wooden fibres would each contain this within them, still allowing a slight ‘play’ or response while improving structural integrity.

Michael Beitz - Not Now - Reference Images The table depicted in these reference images display an interesting example of how large pieces of wood can be steamed or laminated to create similarly scaled structures to my proposed pavilion. Likewise, the table closely resembles a ‘walkway’, making its design comparable to my own.

Structure Concept - Supporting Structure Folds A demonstration of how the walkways may be supported from the ground. The walkways would split and extend down to the ground through the lamination process. This splitting and joining of the lower structure provides a satisfying yet practical display, as the swept fibres are held in constant tension.

Clamped Wood Lamination.

Clamped Wooden Tensile Structure demonstrating response in architecture.

Bag-press Wood Lamination

Wood Lamination Techniques - FORMING WITH WOOD VENEER I began to test different forms of wood bending through lamination. Beginning by cutting a long pine beam into several thin strips, I then glued groups of these together holding them under tension to create formed curves. These techniques demonstrated would be applicable on a larger scale when building the Timber Pavilion.

Wood LaminatioN Techniques - Wood Lamination Model -

Path lines through repelled by trees on the site.

Structural path lines extending to ground.

Extruded paths on site

Step and structure path lines combined to demonstrate the wireframe of the pavilion.

Step lines for forming staircases.

Stair fibres split from original path.

Design Concept Development - Design Process through Iteration The above illustrations show the development of the design as the fibres are created and split into the require staircases and support structures essential to the pavilion.

Pavilion Iteration - Moments - Moments of the pavilion in detail -

Iteration Of Pavilion In Site - Paviion In Site Context -

Responsive architecture & magnetic fields.

Magnetic Field Iteration 1

Magnetic Field Iteration 2

Magnetic Fields and Attractors - Expanding Design Methodology I began to work with attractors. I placed them in the sites context, locating them in place of trees, to form more logical and calculated pathways through the trees around the pavilion. From here I can begin to play with the technicalities of the design, such as making the architecture more responsive where the field is weaker.

Magnetic Field Iteration 3

Modelling the Magnetic Field - Working with Field Lines After creating a basic magnetic field script in Grasshopper, I began to develop the script to fit more closely to the desired pathways I intended to create.

More Responsive

Weaker Field

Field 1

Field 2

Field 3

Field 4

Less Responsive

Stronger Field

Conscious Pavilion - Determining Responsivity of the Pavilion Using the directional strength colour map on Grasshopper I was able to determine how responsive my architecture was at different points. Essentislly, the further one is to stray for the repelling objects in the magnetic field, the more responive the architecture becomes.

Magnetic Field In Site - Propsed Magnetic Field Represented in Site -

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Magnetic field generated by script.

Steps created where path incline is great.

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Refined magnetic field.

Swept pathways.

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Pathways sculpted using the magnetic field.

The Timber Pavilion with swept pathways and steps.

Timber Pavilion Design Process - Development of the Timber Pavilion Illustrated here is the design process involved in the creation of the Timber Pavilion, from the original magnetic field the resulting structure.

Timber Pavilion - Final Model 1:200 - Timber Pavilion Paper Model in Site -

Maritime E Training

This project explores the possi education and training centre fo Providing a facility which has th sail and educate them on nautic doubling as part community sp island off the east side of Nord its nautical past, originally havi docks. I will be able to utilise its p functioning of the building to on building to introduce people the

Education & g Centre

ibility of developing a maritime or the residents of Copenhagen. he capacity to teach people to cal history and technology whilst pace. Located in Redmolen, an dhavnen. The site is known for ing been rebuilt from industrial proximity to the sea to contain all ne compound while allowing the ocean and furthermore, sailing.

Nordhavnen

Denmark, Oresund, Nordhavnen // A harbour area located on the coast of Oresund, the home of most of Copenhagen’s traditional maritime activity.

Copenhagen // 55.6761° N, 12.5683° E Population: 583,525 Area: 88.25m2

The History of

Nordhavnen cover an area of roughly 2 km2 on the Century. The land mass of the area has been grad fills extending the area out from the coast. In its be vided into what was known as Ă…rhusgade, Redmo during World War I, with cranes and canal being and transportation of goods. A number of additio leading up to 1931, which shaped the area as we s further development, repurposing its industrial fra

Nordhavn 1948. Langelinje and Amerikakaj in the

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e coast of Ă˜resund, founded at the end of the 19th dually increasing since the mid-1800’s, with landeginning it consisted of several small harbours, diolen and Sundmolen. The area developed further implemented to assist the construction of boats onal landfills were later constructed in the years see it today. Currently, Nordhavnen is undergoing amework into a residential and commercial area.

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Nordhavnen Development History // Time-line showing the progression of Nordhavnen through the past 500 years. As its purpose transitioned through industrial, commercial and residential situations during its development.

Site Images: Redmolen // Views taken of the site and the Redmolen island.

Copenhagen is full of many small scale bodies of water, including a few, more notable ones, including lake Fureso, Sjaeso and Arreso.

Copenhagen has a well integrated and developed rail network throughtout the city and surrounding areas.

The road network spreads throughout Copenhagen and surrounding areas. Working like a mammals circulation network, roads spilt and multiply to increase surface area around notable residential settlements in Copenhagen.

Copenhagen Framework // 1 : 400000 Understanding the infrastructural framework of Copenhagen.

// Nordhavnen, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1 : 1000 Each grid square represents 0.1 kilometres

Residential / retail

Industrial / Commercial

Greenspace

Nordhavnen Zoning // A map of Copenhagen , divided into zones based on their function to develop further understanding of infrastructure.

// Copenhagen, Denmark, 1 : 50000 Each grid square represents 5 kilometres

Copenhagen Climate Data // Shown here is the prevailing wind direction and temperatures throughout the year found at the site.

Site Axo 1 : 2000 // Here shows the site, mapped in 3D in an attempt to better understand the relationships currently present between the structures on the site, such as the road infrastructure.

Perspective Short Section // A perspective section facing west, cutting through the Redmolen island.

Perspective Section // Perspective section facing south, cutting through the length of the Redmolen island, depicting its attachment to the main body of Nordhavnen.

Maritime Education Schools // Depicted here are the existing education centres in Denmark, either specialising in or offering education in maritime technology and research qualifications.

// Copenhagen, Denmark 1 : 200000 // Sailing clubs & associations

Each grid square represents 1 kilometre.

Site location, Redmolen, Nordhavn

Copenhagen // Sailing Clubs A map depicting the locations of existing locations of sailing clubs and associations in the Copenhagen area of Denmark. In addition to their proximity to my chosen site - Redmolen, Copenhagen.

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470 49er 49erFX Finn RS:X Laser Laser Radial Nacra 17

29er 420 470 49er 49er FX 505 B14 Byte Cadet Contender Enterprise Europe Finn Fireball Flying Dutchman Flying Junior GP14 International 14 Laser Laser 4.7 Laser II Laser Radial Lightning Mirror Moth Musto Skiff O’pen BIC OK Dinghy Optimist RS100 RS 500 RS Aero RS Feva RS Tera Snipe Splash Sunfish Tasar Topper Vaurien Zoom 8

12 Metre 2.4 Metre 5.5 Metre 6 Metre 8 Metre Hansa 2.3 Hansa 303 Hansa Libert Dragon Etchells FAREAST 28R Flying Fifteen H-Boat IOD J/22 J/24 J/70 J/80 Melges 20 Melges 24 Melges 32 Micro Platu 25 RC44 SB20 Shark Soling Sonar Star Tempest Viper 640 Yngling

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Yachts & Dinghy’s Recognised by the World Sailing Association.

Sailing Yacht Types // The following lists display the types of Yachts and Dinghy’s currently recognised by World Sailing, the international association for sailing. Sourcing boats of this calibre will guarantee quality and support as well as allowing students to progress onwards from the education and training centre to compete and sail with the existing communities.

Yngling | Soling | Melges 24 | Dragon | 5.5 Metre | 505 | 49er / 49er FX

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470 | Finn | Zoom 8 | Europe |

Yachts & Dinghy's // Listed here are the varieties of yachts and dinghy’s I planned to be used in the maritime education and training environment.

The largest boat, the 5.5 Metre class, measures 9.50m in length and 12.00m in height from the water line (consideration will have to be taken in regards to the height of the boats when removed from the water). The widest boat is the Melges 24, at 2.5m wide.

Each of the boats is recognised by sailing clubs and associations currently present in Copenhagen, therefore allowing individual training at the centre to join these associations and further integrate themselves into the sailing community.

Copenhagen // The city of cyclists

41% of all trips to work and study to and from Copenhagen is by bike and 61% of residents chose to cycle to work and

In 2017,

study.

In addition, cyclists’ feeling of safety has increased by

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43% while serious accidents habe reduced by since 2006.

Demonstrating Copenhagens improvement in cycling infrastructure since then.

Cycling in Denmark Cycling is a considerable part of Danish culture, with the cities infrastructure famed for its incorporation of cycle paths and routes throughout the city and its surroundings. Continuing this, I feel it to be important to incorporate this into the design of the maritime education centre. Allowing the cyclists and other pedestrians to flow through the framework of the site.

Minimum width requirements for transport.

Transport Circulation // In Denmark transport and circulation plays an important part in day-to-day life. Most roads are accompanied with cycle paths and wide pedestrian walkways. As such it would be essential to retain this fluidity of movement throughout my site and design.

Response to Transport and Circulation // This model explores the potential working of infrastructure on the site, with the structure of the building forming through the nature and passage of the walkways.

Iteration 1.

Rigid canopy structure.

Iteration 2.

Fluid canopy structure.

Yacht & Dinghy Housing Canopy // Shown are two iterations of a canopy-like structure I intend to span over the main activity area. Protecting the boats while also creating an enclosed space to centralise activity.

Circulation & Massing // Sketches exploring how circulation and transport frameworks may integrate within the massing formations of the education compound.

The rectangles represent masses on the site, ranging from office space in the education centre to classrooms. The orange lines, flowing within, represent movement through the compound, be this through bicycle or on foot.

Circulation & Massing Framework // This model demonstrates how the massing of the building may follow from the canopy structure and interact with the circulation of pathways throughout the compound. This would involve the incorporation of cycle paths and pedestrian walkways into the framework of the building. Perhaps influencing how the canopy then extends throughout the site, creating cover where necessary and exposing certain parts of the structure.

- Conceptual Design Exploring conceptual design material studies

& Massing Studies methodology, form finding & explored in P1.

Examples of space usage, integrated within the field framework.

Magnetic Fields // Similarly to Project 1, I began to explore using magnetic fields as a design methodology. With the intention of creating pathways and pockets in with the functioning of the building would be situated.

Canopy Field Study // Similar to previous work with the large canopy, I explored this in a parametric sense with the use of the magnetic field, swept over the site to create space for the school. I soon realised that the overall scale of this however, was far too large, with the building spanning over 200 metres.

This came occured due to a poor understanding of required space in the structure.

MASSING MODEL 1 - FUNCTION & USAGE Using a more ‘block like’ layout to explore spaces practically. The central building overhang,

Lecture Space Classrooms/Offices Library Workshop Storage/Facilities

MASSING MODEL 1 - SP Using a more geometric and in doing so explorin dinghy’s.

PACE & OPTIMISATION c structure the to control the use of space, ng the use of open space for yachts and

MASSING MODEL 3 - CONTINUITY & CURVATURE This massing model explore fluid use of space, again opening up a space for the yachts and dinghy’s, central and accessible by the main body of the compound.

Site Massing Studies // Exploring the functional part of the building. Evaluating space and and roles within the compound to explore how a timber framework may integrate with the design.

Library Moment Study // Exploring how space may be used in massing model 2, specifically the central area and its use as a library.

Classroom Moment Study // Exploring how space might be used in massing model 1, specifically in the context of a classroom, overlooking the sea. This also introduces the integration of the building with the canopy, as the canopy extends from the front facade of the classroom.

Iteration 1

Iteration 2

Iteration 3

Exploration of Upper Framework // Following the massing iterations, used the plans presented by them to form an understanding of how they may interact with the upper framework.

The first iteration of the sectional design provided an interesting understanding of how to take advantage of the site and optimise space usage without obscuring the views of nearby building. The curvature in section, shown right, shows how the main body of the building would be located closer to the sea on the north side of Redmolen.

Section 1

Section 2

Framework Development in Section // Shown here is the development from the massing models in section.

Exploring how a canopy may integrate with the with the working of the building.

Singular Timber Form Models // Using thin strips of plywood, I began to model individual conceptual spaces and forms that could form the overall, or parts of the overall structure in time. Following on from P1, I intend to design with timber, however this time scaling the design up and exploring large Glulam, structural frames.

Development of Form // From working with timber veneer, I began to experiment with the overall form of the building. I plan to use a laminated timber structural base, known as Glulam.

A conceptual model exploring the twisting of the veneer at 90o. To help understand the natural form created when timber is stressed at this angle.

Overall Form Model // The model displayed is an overall look at the general form of the whole building and its interaction with the site.. As depicted by the model. The emergence of the Glulam ‘curved’ formation become apparent here in addition to the introduction and exploration of the use of ‘water inlets’ to allow the dinghy’s into the site.

Development of Form - Lecture Theatre // Developing from the previous iteration. I began to apply the use of a Glulam structure to a moment in the design, a lecture theatre in this case.

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After cutting the strips for the lamination process and applying the adhesive, I place the Glulam beams in the clamp mould I had made. Then applying several smaller quick grip clamps to ensure a good seal and reduce gaps between the laminated strips.

Following the creation of the initial Glulam tests I planning to attempt to recreate a structural feature of my building at a 1:50 scale using the clamping tension technique.

Early concept sketch of structural Glulam framework.

I cut a mould of the shape I intended to create, similarly to the vacuum bag technique.

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After leaving the adhesive to set, I removed the 1:50 Glulam beams from the clamp mould. I reality, this structure would be made of multiple smaller Glulam beams and bolted together using metal plates. However, at this scale and for visual effect I laminated the beams as one piece. Following this, I planed the beams to a desired finish.

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I then attached joisting beams to connect and strengthen the structure, joining it as one piece.

Understanding Lamination // The beams were then placed in a base I made to demonstrate the structure as it would be in use in the buildings structure.

Using thin strips of timber I recreated the primary structural form. This helped develop a better understanding of the constraints and possibilities involved in the creation of the structure.

Reaction

Compression

The two images shown above illustrate a more form oriented design of the Glulam structure. Exploring a similar aesthetic to the water inlets modelled previously.

Load is shared between both sides.

Reaction force

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Structural Framework Testing // Shown here is the complete model and its structural properties. As a structural element working in tension, it is very strong when compressed. The example below shows how the model, despite being a thin and very light 1:50 structure, it can still support. a considerable weight.

This shows why Glulam structure are so effective in use. Additionally, the aesthetic is effective and the natural look of the timber attractive.

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ese forms through study of tectonic hese interesting weaving, structural similar strand-like forms to produce ever, I must also consider the materihe use of timber in the design.

Paper Strip Model 1

Paper Strip Model 2

Paper Strip Model 3

Paper Strip Explorational Models // These model take advantage of the malleable properties of paper to explore te potential forms of the timber Glulam structure, taking some design influence from the prior parametric tectonic architecture and timber boat structure.

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anguage through small conceptual conceptual designs into more conangements.

Developmental Model Detail // Shown here is a very early foundation for the design of the building, with the Glulam structure beginning to extend over the site to form the desired space. At this stage however, the design is too rigid, the lack of continuity and fluidity lack rendering the building incomplete.

Developmental Model Detail Study // Shown here is the overall plan and isometric view of the developmental model. Including the beginning of the design for the ‘water inlets’. A key moment in the design allowing the boats to better integrate with the internal working of the building.

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ed by Zaha Hadid Architects. Perched on ike structure cross into each other forming air clip. This structural choice demonstrates can take advantage of the structure for its andscape for surrounding. I hope to reflect xtension of the primary Glulam beams of the surrounding site.

// Structural Moment Iterations Numbered 1 through 7, are experimental structural moments in the design. Evaluating concepts for boat inlets and the internal concrete structure.

Structural Moment - Jetty System // Depicted here is the beginning concept for a jetty system, comprised from the same aesthetic and structural influence as the original structure.

Developed Perspective Section // Following the sectional exploration of form prior. I began to develop the models into a more conclusive exploration of the overall Glulam structure and the concrete space within it. While aesthetic, the design is flawed in its approach to the concrete interior as it consumes the overall structure and results in much of the timber structure becoming obsolete.

Experimental Design Composition // After working on the structural design moments prior, a revised design was created, attempting to incorporate the design features explored in the process.

Experimental Design Composition Continued //

As I continued to research the design I began to realise the constraints of timber, leading me to re-think the overall structure. While this design is playful, its conceptual nature renders much of it obsolete.

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The LeMay Museum proved to be a and structural understanding of the work by LARGE Architects, I began possibilites involve in the design an ture of the internal voids created by the interior of the Maritime

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large influence of the development developing design. By studing the n to understand the restriction and nd well as the scale and spatial nathe arches. Allowing me to develop e Education Centre further.

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The following design begin to refin developed design, in regards

The structure intent to capture the 3 the sea, the community and the buil as a vessel to introduce the ocean to tional and ele

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ne the overall concept into a more to programme and structure.

3 planes present in the programme; lding itself. With the building acting o the community in a non-confrontaegant show.

Initial Design Iteration 1 // Furthering the development of the programme. I began to attempt to capture the people of Nordhavnen by opening up the main north-west side of the building to the main body of Nordhavnen, while still retaining the basic curved shape to take advantage of both bodies of water.

Initial Design Iteration 2 // As the design developed, structural changes, such as the strengthening of the primary Glulam beams were added. As while as an angled ‘conical’ shaped roof to open up the Nordhavnen side of the building even more, acting as a passage, guiding people through, into the ocean.

1. Glulam structure.

2. Concrete ‘rib’ structure and repeating concrete components.

3. Aluminium and plywood cladding.

4. Completed internal structure, with internal walls, windows, and structure.

5. Internal walls.

6. Concrete foundation.

7. Maritime education and training centre in site.

Developed Structural Design Composition // The primary structural component of the building is a large Glulam structure [1], clad in plywood and aluminium [3]. Comprising of 17 large Glulam beams (120mm x 20mm) each split into 3, 15 metre lengths.

To structurally reinforce and also foot the Glulam frame, concrete ‘ribs’ [2 (back)], support the beams at both ends and mid-way.

Resting off of these ribs, are the internal walls [5] and also further 5 repeating concrete components, making up the majority of the elevated internal structure [2 (front)].

Integrated within concrete structure [2] are the floor slabs [4], comprised mainly of a ribbed concrete structure to reduce weight and stress in the form.

Displayed at 1 : 2000

Developed Design Iteration // Shown is a long section through the developed iteration of the Maritime Education centre. Displaying the internal spaces are structure.

Displayed at 1 : 230

1. Cellulose insulation around window frame.

2. Concrete foundation layer.

3. Gravel layer under foundation to allow water draining.

4. Aluminium cladding.

5. 400mm cellulose insulation.

6. 1200mm x 200mm primary Glulam beams.

7. M30 bolts connecting the frame to the concrete via steel plate (see Fig.1) 8. Insulated glazing frame.

9. Triple glazed glass.

10. Timber cladding around internal side of window frame to reduce thermal bridging.

11. Aluminium cladding.

12. Structural plywood cladding.

13. 5.5 metre class sailing boat 14. 1200mm x 200mm primary Glulam beam.

15. Internal plywood cladding.

16. 38mm x 50mm spacer batterns for service cavity.

17. Secondary concrete rib structure to support structure and Glulam beams.

18. 100mm Concrete flooring slab.

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Concrete rib Cellulose insulation Timber joist Spacer batterns

Fig. 1 - Connection of Glulam beam to concrete rib structure.

Fig. 2 - Internal insulation and structure.

Fig. 3 - Connection of Glulam beam to concrete foundation.

Fig. 2 Triple glazing

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Service cavity

Fig. 1 Window frame M30 Bolts Concrete rib Galvanised steel plate

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Composition & Operation of Internal Environment // Show here is the composition of the internal structure, detailing how it connects to the main body of the Glulam structure, ensuring only the necessary parts of the building are insulated.

Glulam beam

Galvanised steel footing plate M30 Bolt Concrete foundation

1. Concrete foundation blocks for Glulam beams.

2. Galvanised steel connection shoe plates for secondary timber structure.

3. Steel plate connection between Glulam beams.

4. Secondary Glulam beam structure.

5. Turning point for Glulam beams.

6. Concrete rib structure.

7. 1200mm x 200mm primary Glulam beam.

8. Galvanised steel connection plate.

9. M30 bolts.

Scale 1 : 25

// Primary Glulam Beams & Sub-structure Depicted is an earlier iteration of the primary Glulam beam structure and its connecting beams, in addition to the supporting concrete rib structure underneath this. The beams are split into 3 pre-fabricated pieces, to be constructed on site and pieced together using steel plates.

Scale 1 : 550

Shown here is a diagram representing the 17 beams and 3 pieces that make up each one. These will each be connected together on-site using steel plates.

Scale 1 : 275

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// Roof Water Drainage Due to the nature of the sloping roof, rainwater needs to be managed and therefore drained. Taking advantage of the sloping roof, the water to directed in central drains running down each branch of the Glulam structure, running the water through the building and draining it back into the ocean through the water inlets.

Scale 1 : 60 1. Drainage point into sea.

2. Internal concrete structure 3. Drainage channel.

4. Plastic gutter system attached and sealed between the central Glulam beams 5. Concrete rib structure.

6. 1200mm x 200mm central Glulam beam.

7. Waterproofed aluminium roof cladding.

8. 400mm cellulose insulation.

9. Breathable membrane.

10. 38mm x 50mm batterns and service cavity.

11. Timber joists.

12. Concrete and plywood cladding.

Small cargo boat used to transport larger components into the site.

*Cladding and secondary Glulam structure removed for visual clarity.

Construction Phases // Illustrated here are the basic construction phases involved in the creation of the Maritime Education Centre, as it jump starts the creation and development of the Redmolen island. Displayed at 1 : 1750

1 | Weeks 1-4 Site is cleared and the internal landscape is excavated to a 2.5m depth. The majority of the site has been excavated and cleared prior to site visit (12/01/18). Vehicles will access the site via the two main bridges onto the Redmolen island.

2| Weeks 4-9 Foundations and concrete pads are placed to support the Glulam structure.

3 | Weeks 8-10 Whilst the foundations are unfinished the primary concrete ribbed structure it the will be fitted on top of the concrete pads.

These will be brought in via cargo boat and truck, based on size and placed into the site using a land or boat crane.

4 | Weeks 10-15 The secondary concrete rib structure will be fitted together on site using the 5 different concrete components.

5 | Weeks 15-19 the primary 17 Glulam beams, each joined from there 3, 15m lengths on site, will be boated in and put into place using a crane on site, and fixed together using steel plates.

6 | Weeks 19-23 The secondary Glulam structure will be fixed into place to further reinforce the large Glulam structure using a temporary metal scaffolding situated underneath the roof.

7 | Weeks 23-26 The Glulam structure will be insulated where appropriate and clad in plywood for further structural reinforcement, and aluminium for water proofing and longevity. This will also allow for the workers to proceed undercover from the Denmark weather.

8 | Weeks 26-30 Concrete slabs and ribbed concrete extrusions are fitted to the existing concrete rib structure to divide the levels of the space alongside the insulation and cladding associated with the spaces created.

9 | Weeks 30-42 Internal walls and windows are placed alongside balconies, doorways, equipment and other interior structures such as the natural ventilation system and heating.

10 | Week 42-43 Final tests are perform and time is allowed to ensure the building is ready for the public.

11 | Week 43 Building is opened to the public.

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te stadium utilises a combination of uct form and structure harmoniously. pment to explore additional timber Education Centre, that also creates ace effectively.

Timber Division & Spatial Structure // Experimentation into how a complex timber sub-structure may help divide spaces within the building while reflecting boat like qualities and a continuation of the overall Glulam structure.

Spatial & Lighting Qualities // An exploration into the spatial and light qualities created by the conceptual timber sub-structure as influenced by the Pancho Arena.

Division Structure in Model // Depicted is the introduction and testing of the division element into the sub-structure of the building.

Developed Design Iteration // As the design progressed I found that many of the initial elements of the design had been ‘filtered’ out of the development of the design. The this iteration I began to reintroduced some more playful manipulation of the Glulam structure. However, despite this I had become fond of the elegance of simplicity in the large overall sweep in the building.

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Initial Long Section // Displayed at 1 : 150 on A1 paper.

Initial Short Section // Displayed at 1 : 150 on A1 paper.

Initial 2­nd Floor Plan // Displayed at 1 : 150 on A1 paper.

// Initial Rendered Short Section An initial render, cutting through the short length of the building. Demonstrating basic internal spacial qualities and the continuation of the Glulam into the beginnings of a landscape.

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