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major brief clumber park project introduction national trust masterplan site: paddocks how the project responds to the site orthographics final model visualisation appendix
Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire National Trust Site
PLACE REIMAGINED
Brief: Keep Clumber Park National Trust as a relevant place to visit for Gen Z and future generations. Consider what can be introduced in order to gain repeat visits in the future.
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CLUMBER PARK
The National Trust site is situated near Worksop, Nottinghamshire. Originally home to the Duke of Newcastle in 1709, Clumber Park was bought by National Trust in 1946 after the Great Depression led to the main house having to be demolished. National Trust is an independent charity and membership organisation for environmental and heritage conservation that now cares for over 200 parks and gardens across the UK, including Clumber.
Sat on a 3000 acre plot, 2000 acres consists of woodland, with an impressive lime tree avenue as the park’s entrance. The 120 different types of tree are gathered around Clumber Lake, which runs through the middle of the site and is dammed from the River Poulter. Clumber Lake spans 3.5km, with bridges connecting buildings to the main site.
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Across the site there are many different facilities including a restaurant, pub, book shop and museum. These facilities are based in the various historical buildings in the park and enable the park to keep having visitors. With over fifteen buildings to choose from, it is important to consider why one site would be the most suited place to enable more Gen Z entry into Clumber Park.
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SITE MODEL CLUMBER PARK
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a place of joining together. old meets new. visitors join artists. public links private. art intersects landscape.
PROJECT INTRODUCTION
Studio Juncture is a place to create; whether that be alone, with other artists or in a group workshop setting. It is a place for Gen Z artists to build themselves in an environment that is both affordable and motivating. Likewise, visitors have the option to pass by the studios, peering in, or enter through the courtyard gardens and experience the workshop space, lounge and gallery. It is a safe place for all; where time is not rushed and where possibilities are endless. Juncture opposes displacement; a word used to describe local artists who cannot afford their own studios in their cities. Studio Juncture not only caters as place to make, but allows for emotional as well as financial exchanges, all while set in inspirational settings.
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NATIONAL TRUST MASTERPLAN PROJECT BRIEF co-work create interact
A creative co-working space offering affordable studio spaces with extra income possibilities for new and aspiring artists to work and for the public to explore, learn a new skill and have fun with art. There is the opportunity for artists to take seasonal residency in order to be immersed in Clumber Park’s natural beauty in order to gain inspiration and run public spaces of the site. Visitors can too be inspired by the views and privacy offered from the paddocks building and can use this in class workshops run by the artists using the studios. There will be the opportunity for visitors to see and purchase artwork from a gallery space that will provide for the artist’s as they flourish in their careers. The site itself will be communicating with its surroundings in order to maintain the building’s history and will aim to be sustainable to last for years to come with minimal damage to the land.
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PROS AND CONS OF SITE // CLUMBER PARK
PROS -large space -visually beautiful -quiet -cheap entry -good for bikes -good for walkers -allows dogs -allows bbqs on one part -large expanse of wildlife -large habitats -lots to explore -helpful staff -can spend all day there -events
CONS -no focal point -little activities -quiet -difficult to navigate -have to pay entry -dated facilities -difficult to get to via public transport -one entrance -disorganised layout -feel like you’re tress-passing -unclear sign-age -small car park -lack of facilities -highly priced cafe -lack of dog bins -no wifi -no 4G
WHAT IS MISSING FOR GEN Z? showing the importance of each element cheaper entry
wifi
social spaces
frequent events
links between buildings
extra car parking
inspiration spaces
social media opportunities
extras/freebies
easier to locate on walks
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This diagram is highlighting connections on paths for how people can travel into the main park from the site. Most people won’t engage with these routes as their trip out begins at the car park and immediately heads to the lake. It could solve an issue of only a small section of the park actually being used.
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WHAT THE PROJECT BRINGS TO THE NATIONAL TRUST SITE
- expanding on the routes that bring people into the park in a different way - allowing for social aspects between artist and visitor, visitor and visitor and artist and artist - ability to create in such tranquil settings - public can engage and learn new skills as well as be able to explore the rest of the park opportunity for an economic exchange between artist and visitor - brings people of different generations into the park for a motive more than walking - allows for more creative stimulation in the park in addition to the ‘Artist’s Way’ scheme
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SITE: PADDOCKS
The chosen site for this project is the paddocks. Situated closest to the entrance, this previously disused stable block and home has open surroundings with uninterrupted views and has the ability to be a main point of entry through to explore the rest of the park.
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SURROUNDING SITE -ORIGINALThe paddocks building sits in a secluded part of Clumber Park. As visitors arrive at the park entrance and head towards the car park and visitor centre, the paddocks will be passed on the left. At present the building is disused and hidden from the road.
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SURROUNDING SITE -PROPOSED-
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The new, proposed scheme makes use of the surrounding land and enables it to be a focus from the road. New landscaping around the back of the buidling creates a natural pathway from the drive-way, into the two courtyards and on through to the rest of Clumber Park.
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There are many entry ways from the back courtyard, leading into the stables and the cottage and then continuing from the stables onto the second courtyard which is distinguished with a brick wall on the perimeter
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There are many hidden features in the paddocks building that would be beneficial to maintain as the building holds a lot of character and history. As the paddocks has been disused, many features in the different rooms still exist such as fire places, baths and furniture in the upstairs bedroom.
As plans appear to open up the site as extra parking facilities, it would be a well suited opportunity to not only utilise the grounds but also the building that belongs there.
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View from the Paddocks Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire National Trust Site
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Unlike most other buildings on the park grounds, the paddocks stands alone, surrounded only by fields and trees into the horizon. This is an important aspect for the project as it not only creates flexibility when designing, but allows for a different atmosphere and experience to the rest of Clumber.
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Image shows existing courtyard wall of site that the stables lead out on to. In this project a key element is to utilise that wall in providing a suitable extension to the main building that allows for more space for artists to create in their own area, and in-keeping the history and character within a new structure
Orginally, the building consisted of a family home with stable additions that make up the horse shoe shape. During this project, there have been new additions that compliment and inkeep with that which was existing.
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HOW THE PROJECT RESPONDS TO THE SITE
After experimenting with trying to fit my project within the existing site, the decision to expand was made. As well as art studios, it was important for the benefit of the park and the artists to have more. Respecting the site and responding with the stable block, an extension was designed that would mirror what is already there.
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UTILISING COURTYARDS
The two courtyards are the frame to the site. Set on open grounds, these spaces set a boundary, and this has been highly considered for the project. These courtyards make up the main focuses of this project; public and private and old and new.
Courtyard one draws in the visitors, leading them past a sculpture garden to the main entrance space. A gallery space also has the option to open up and expand into the outdoor space. Courtyard two occupies the new additions, that private and public artist studios lead out on to.
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PUBLIC + PRIVATE
-private spaces for the artists to work, live and relax -public spaces to attract attention, work collectively and gain an income
adaptable spaces, thinking of what the visitor would see on arrival, and offering options for those working there 43
options - creating the option for artists to be on show for visitors or work privately. by adapting to privacy, visitors can still peer through timber slats on windows, the new extension addition and gates.
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public private
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OLD + NEW
subtle but considered relationship between new and old to not disrupt the landscape but enhance it. using existing courtyard wall and pairing it with raw concrete interior, extending this into fixed furnishings
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existing brickwork paired with new wall consisting of glass and timbe
cottage interior > workshop kit room
stable > pottery studio
taking primary photos of paddocks interior and visualising subtle transform
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store room > art gallery
mations using raw materials such as concrete, textured plaster and plywood 51
MATERIAL CONSIDERATIONS sustainable sound-proofing
charred timber
natural mixes
raw + refined
contrast
timber effects
old + new
simplistic
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SITE PLAN SCALE 1:200
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KEY 1. ENTRANCE 2. LOUNGE 3. KITCHEN 4.WC 5.OFFICE 6.GALLERY 7.BACK ROOM 8.CLASS WORKSHOP 9.SHARED ARTIST WORKING 10. PRIVATE ARTIST WORKING
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1:100
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KEY 1. ENTRANCE 2. LOUNGE 3. KITCHEN 4.WC 5.OFFICE 6.GALLERY 7.BACK ROOM 8.CLASS WORKSHOP 9.SHARED ARTIST WORKING 10. PRIVATE ARTIST WORKING
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1:200
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KEY 1. WC 2.STUDIO APARTMENT 3.LOUNGE 4.LIBRARY 5.BALCONY
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WEST ELEVATION SCALE 1:125
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SECTION A SCALE 1:125
SECTION B SCALE 1:125
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CARD MODEL OF FINAL DESIGN
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ISOMETRIC DRAWING NTS
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VISUAL ONE - ENTRANCE AREA As visitors approach Studio Juncture, they see a glimpse of the feature staircase and double glass doors that guide them to the entrance. Inside, the entrance space leads off into studios, a lounge and through to a gallery. The staircase sits in the middle of this and is not only an artistic element, it can also be used as seating on the concrete section. A look-out window opposite shows a glimpse of the old when paired with the new elements. This is a public area of the scheme.
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VISUAL TWO - WORKSHOP SPACE The workshop room connects the new to the old and looks out onto an open/close courtyard. The room itself sits back from a corridor that runs through the entire length of the building and is separated by a slatted sliding door from the shared artist studios. In the workshop room, artists can teach classes of their to visitors whether that be clay, terrazzo, planting. A large concrete table centres the room, with a skylight mirroring the shape and focusing on this area. In order to maintain a clear space, a store room leads off where all supplies and cleaning areas are. By offering workshops, the park is not only gaining more visitors but it is contributing to the artist’s income and rent, and this is a completely public area of the scheme.
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VISUAL THREE - OPEN STUDIO The open artist studio at Studio Juncture sits in the mirrored stable extension. The main structure is mirrored to that of the existing stable wing and facilitates the original brick perimeter wall within this. Timber slats are spaced apart, with glass screening on the interior, which not only adds a contemporary aesthetic but also serves to create beautiful light entry and to suit the public/private theme with visitors being able to peer in. Offering a shared studio space means that artists can operate on a daily or weekly basis and can share ideas and conversations with others around them. Concrete is used on the inside as it is an easy-to-clean surface and opposes the crumbling brick wall exterior. All desks are at wall height and are fixed. Artists are able to enter from a private glass entrance that can be seen from the other end of the building down a corridor, and this space is private to artists only.
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EXTERNAL VISUAL This is set on the side where visitors and artists enter Studio Juncture such as stone framing around windows to stand them out against the the screening between public and private areas. The continuation of the shown the whole length of the building, and the gates also align with
and shows details original brick and brick wall is also this when closed.
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LOUNGE VISUAL The lounge area is based opposite the entrance and serves as a rest space for visitors or artists. This could be utilised if a visitor had booked a workshop class, came to see the gallery or if they were just intrigued and stepped inside. A small kitchen leads down the left side to provide snacks and refreshments for dayto-day or gallery events.
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OPEN STUDIO This view shows the power of having an existing wall with timber slats and how this impacts the light flow into the space. Elements like this will resonate well with artists and their attention to detail.
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RESIDENCY The seasonal artist in residence looks after the site and has full access to the surroundings at all times. They would be staying in this studio flat on the first floor, in the original house part of the paddocks. To minimise space, a timber screen can slide to be in front of either the bed or the kitchen, creating a flexible separation.
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SKETCH VIEWS HIGHLIGHTING VIEWS FROM STUDIO JUNCTURE gallery with library on upper level
open studio kiln break-space
private studio looking out onto open land
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SKETCH VIEWS HIGHLIGHTING VIEWS FROM STUDIO JUNCTURE entrance area with courtyard
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APPENDIX
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THE AIM
what will be achieved Artist Studio, Belgium Belgian studio Graux & Baeyens Architecten has used “sober but brutal” materials to create a new atelier for painter and sculpture Stief Desmet. The studio has a brickwork exterior, while the smaller surrounding structure has bare breeze-block walls. The studio’s aim was to create a rich mix of forms and textures, referencing the informal arrangement of the rest of the farm.
THE AIM
what will be achieved RIBA House of the Year, Scotland Architects designed the property as the home for a ceramic artist. Made up of three humble buildings, the house is crafted from natural materials that complement its scenic location. Charred Scottish larch clads the building’s exterior, which is shielded behind a traditional drystone wall. Inside is bright but pared-back, with highlights including ceilings lined in oiled timber, a focal fireplace and large windows framing views of the lake and mountains.
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THE AIM
what will be achieved Studio Wok House, Chievo Part restoration and part modern insertion, Studio Wok described creating the county home in Chievo as a process of “subtraction” and “addition”. The modern, three-floor home has then been inserted into the stone structure, centred around a fullheight living space. Windows that have been inserted into the original barn are surrounded by Biancone stone reveals provide a smooth surround in contrast to the roughness of pebble walls.
THE AIM
what will be achieved Conversion Mill Barn, Beck + Oser Architekten The house is part of the design plan MĂźhle, which primarily aims to preserve the protected mill and the surroundings of the mill. On the south side the building group will be completed with the replacement building for the burnt-down barn, giving it the necessary spatial and historically justified importance. The external appearance with vertical wooden slats, solid base and tiled roof points to the original use, but converts the theme of the barn in a contemporary form.
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STUDIO JUNCTURE SOPHIE HOPE NTU INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN CLASS OF 2020