STUDIO 5.3 intimate cities Saidatul S. Shazri 13146646
proposal urban retreat
Conservation and privacy both are necessary for sociological and psychological well-being. The project aims to incorporate existing programmes of rejuvenation spaces into a transitional adventure of social interaction and social disengagement with intention of creating a low-stress society while strengthening the locale and rejuvenate it. The project intents to mediate between hectic daily activities and social spectrum. It also intends to mediate between the Spinningfield area and other areas to restore back social connectivity.
strategies threshold
Re-locate and re-arrange the spaces based on maximum human aerial view (30 - 62 degree). To allow visual connectivity and continuity hence connecting the culture within the urban fabric. An eave or overhang and smaller windows suggest that one can withdraw into the shadowed concealment.
strategies monolithic architecture study on surface treatment Experimental treatment The tectonic construction of temporary formwork can be expressed through the relief texture of the shuttering. “The timber shutters lined with cellophane or casting concrete onto paper gave the concrete surface wrinkles and visual discontinuity, creating an inexpensive, but visually rich texture� (Jamie Fobert, Anderson House) Different texture and roughness give various quality and tactual experience within the space. It also defines the boundary and safeness of the spaces.
Casting model has been done to study on different kind of surface texture of the formwork
Back Elevation Wood Street
strategies city retreat solid & openings
Small and narrow windows are implemented to restrict the view from outside to inside and maintaining a high level of privacy for the interior spaces. Windows are recessed deeply into the volume of the building that the effect of concealment can be achieved. Concealment is implicit in the recesses, while the overhanging spaces such as terraces and balconies suggest a panoramic outlook from within. Windows’ pocket in level 2
Front Elevation Bridge Street
montage front view BRIDGE STREET
spaces of interaction the pool swimming in the pool introspecting in the dark
Water is the foundation of life and has energy, healing qualities, light and meditative inspiration. But we value the dark place of concealment too; this is where we procreate, and sleep, and meditate, and recover from illness and injury. It is our essential and reassuring haven in times of vulnerability.
spaces of interaction the RAMP standing on the ramp overlooking the city
There is little change in height from one space to another to suggest a zone of containment. Warm, dim, quiet, sheltered from view, and encouraging introspection. Being on another level of prospect giving pelasure to people,feeling superior and being hidden from generic view.
spaces of retreat the terrace
hiding at the terrace overlooking people movement
Small spaces of 1.5m wide and 2.5 meter high giving sense of cramp and suffocation. A kind of pleasure that emit fear and insecurities as when people feel pleasure when they feel pain. Walking to a dead and dark end of contemplation terrace giving a chance for the people to feel closer to themselves.
spaces of retreat the spa bathing in the hot air experiencing the light rays
Neutral environment of the sauna room giving a pleasure of being humble. All the city life are being equalized.
roof plan
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Walking under the skylight
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Sitting on the Ribbed Wall, reading newspaper
urban retreat the sanctuary
View from Bridge Street
View from Wood Street
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The building footprint allows cross ventilation to occur in each spaces because all of the spaces don’t have deep planning due to the blocks arrangement.
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The building footprint was designed according to the lowest sun agle during winter. To allow the ray to pass across the site, the south west part of the building footprint was raised up to 6m hence creating a void and threshold facing the Wood Street.
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The slope angle of the ramp abide the BS for disabled people. However, it was explicitly designed as a long ramp to maximize the journey experience. Thus, making disabled people can’t access into the site without getting mobility help from the building workers.
the sanctuary circulation
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Private Circulation The path will lead directly to the spa treatment area Public Circulation The path lead to non-spa treatment area such as library, and the spa
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Public circulation
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Private circulation
The building used structural wall and core system and cross beam are used to support the loadings. All structures are cast in-situ except for some pre-cst components such as steps and railing.
vertical structure
horizontal structure
structural components
Basement excavation
Basement floor slab and wall
Core constructionn
Ground floor structural beam
Basement structural beam
Ground floor slab
Ground floor wall construction
First floor structural beam
First floor slab
First floor wall
Second floor structural beam
Second floor slab
Second floor wall construction
Roof structural beam
Roof and skylight construction
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KEY LEGEND 1) Precast concrete staircase 2) 10mm x 10mm Granite tiles finishes 3) Sand binders 4) Cement screed 5) Protective layer 6) Waterproof layer 7) Adhesive layer 8) 80mm thick expanded polystyrene insulation sheet 9) Tanking membrane 10) Damp proof membrane 11) C.H.S 1m high handrail 12) LED strip concealed lighting 13) Asbestos panel ceiling with vapour control layer 14) Concrete external drainage 15) 160mm thick Textured screed 16) 300mm thick Reinforced Concrete retaining wall 17) Pool Skimmer 18) External discharge
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KEY LEGEND 1) 50mm thick insulation 2) 80mm thick Textured screed with underfloor heating system 3) Underfloor electrical and telecommunication ducting 4) Reinforced Concrete beam (secondary structure) 5) 80mm thick expanded polystyrene insulation sheet 6) Steel cramp with synthetic putty 7) Precast concrete staircase 8) Concrete panel (cast in-situ) 9) Asbestos ceiling panel with concealed lighting system 10) Space for ventilation ducting 11) Concrete panel 12) Triple glazing glass door 13) Concrete block 14) Damp proof layer 15) 10mm air gap 16) Precast concrete railing
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DETAIL C
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KEY LEGEND 1) Reinforced concrete beam 2) Space for ventilation ducting 3) Asbestos ceiling panel 4) Suspended lighting system 5) Timber door 6) Textured screed panel 7) Concrete panel 8) Concrete block 9) Concrete gutter 10) Water proof and vapor control membrane 11) 100mm thick insulation 12) Ballast / gravel 13) Concrete screed finishes
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the sanctuary detail study SKYLIGHT Component drawing Scale 1: 5
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Concrete screed finishes Vapour control Binders Concrete block Structural timber joist Triple glazing skylight glass Steel channel for water discharge
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the sanctuary thermal mass
Level 2
Ground Floor
Level 1B
Outdoor Area Unheated Area Unheated - Controlled Area Heated Area Main energy distribution
Basement
Level 1A
the sanctuary heating & cooling
Radiant Heater Underfloor Heating
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the sanctuary POOL VENTILATION Heat recovery air-handling swimming pool ventilation
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cold air
STALE AIR FRESH AIR COLD AIR WARM AIR
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Air circulation of the pool is important as lower or higher temperature of the space may effect the finishes and structure itself due to the dampness. Maintaining certain temperature to avoid condensation and evaporation occurences PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
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the sanctuary POOL water CIRCULATION
Treated water Skimmer Return Inlet Balancing Tank
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Stale water
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Circulate water and cleanse it through filtration Maintaining water temperature of 27 degree celcius Balancing water level (TUS Sports Council)
chlorination
heater
pump & filter
Stale water
balancing tank Treated water
water tank excess discharge
the sanctuary water strategy Run - off Rain ‘shadow’ Run - off Rainwater harvesting Greywater system
Greywater tank
Discharge to main drainage
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overall system
AHU Heat recovery unit
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the sanctuary other services
Service supply floor Incoming services
Waste / stormwater removal
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Services riser
HW cylinder
CW tank
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Filter & Pump
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Boiler
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Treatment tank
Services under Wood Street
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services RISER
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the sanctuary other services
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plant room in level 2 (spa special provision)
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Steam controller
Black water pipe Water supply pipe
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Fire pipe
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Dry riser
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plant room in Ground floor (typical services layout)
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Electrical services
the sanctuary other services fire strategy
Fire door Fire extinguisher Fire escape route
Level 2
Fire staircase
BS stated maximum travel distance for building other than dwelling is 18 meters for a single direction and 45 meters for more than one. (BS B1 Section 4)
Ground Floor
Level 1B
Basement
Level 1A (mezzanine)
The staircase core served as concealed space which lead to spaces of safety outside the building. The small footprint of the building allow easy escape in case of fire. Fire extinguisher also need to be provided as stated in BS part B. As the building is design as a two separated blocks, each block was provided with one extinguisher, making it two per floor, complying with the standard of providing one extinguisher per floor.
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