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urban regenaration project - The SPA BA Architecture - year 3
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hybrid development - The COCOON CITY BA Architecture - year 3
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responding to climate change - The ITALIAN 18-27 VERTICAL FARM IN THE DOLOMITES MA Sustainable Cities flamingo visitor centre / Abu Dhabi - The MIGRATION PROJECT Bee Breeders Architecture Competition
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urban regenaration project - The SPA BA Architecture academic - year 3 programs used: AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop My approach proposes the construction of a family/treatment resort where different age groups can interact and find the joy of relaxation. Thinking of our every day, working life, there is no chance to travel and reconnect. Fratton represents an image, where people only spend time to sleep upon arrival home, then the next day go to work, leaving their houses empyty and not having the opportunity even after work to relax. The project will be placed at the north-west edge of the sector, which benefits from some great open space for a new development with the demolishing of some old terraced houses and garage units, right by the Church of St. Mary. The road will be cut back in order to place a private parking lot for the resort. The new development to the north of the site will be kept and the church will be fully intact and most of the gardens will be untouched. The accessibility of the complex is convenient thanks to Fratton Road which deals with heavy traffic, leading towards the south of the island. As the city centre lacks in attractions, also there are no resorts located in Hampshire and only a few spa hotels are available. My proposal addresses the need of the implementation of a new complex, which can attract more visitors and develop the current infrastructure of the city, provide more jobs and boost economy. Also it will build communities by attracting local residents and with its affordable swimming pools will encourage people to get involved in sports and other activities, inspiring a healthy lifestyle. The scheme proposes a new character to Fratton and its residential areas. The main building will include a large training swimming pool, 2 activity pools with relaxing massage and 3 kids pools. The resort have basic, superior rooms and residential suites. Level 4 will accommodate the new community activities instead of the old community centre. It will be demolished and replaced by an independent bath unit for non-residents of the resort, most likely local residents. It is being connected to the main building by a bridge accross Alver Road. The unit has 2 huge swimming pools and plenty of spa treatments for the visitors to enjoy.
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hybrid development - The COCOON CITY BA Architecture academic - year 3 programs used: Rhino 3D, Revit, Photoshop The twin towers are proposed to be built in Kingston Park by St Mary’s Road . It is being shaped by the edge of the park and smoothly merges with the existing paths and also creates new,taking the visitor on a new journey. The design was influenced by the map of Fratton and its extremely thin and parallel roads, which create a grid pattern within the city, taking people from A to B. These patterns have led me to analyse biological patterns in nature and get inspired by their beauty. My main focus were insects, especially mayfly wings. Their thin blood vessels have inspired me to look into cacoon’s and analyse their shapes, which then helped me to create my twin towers. The new residential units are merging together by a great enclosure, just like a cacoon. I also proposed to create bridges, high up in the sky, which connect the two buildings by the public functions. These fluid bridges merge with the soft lines of the buildings, creating a continous movement within the design. This experience is being enhanced even more by the movement of people. The building is enclosed in its core, yet exposed by enormous glass planes towards the park and the main road. The residential units have been planned to create an exceptional quality and luxurious living in these high-rise hybrid buildings. Terraces and large windows provide beautiful views of Kingston Park and the city of Portsmouth. The building rises to 45m , as the St Mary’s Church does with its 44m tall tower. The two buildings balance out the area, by being located at the two edges of Fratton. The building proposes new residential gardens with playground for kids and relaxation area for adults with BBQ. The new day-care is modern and makes it easy for residents to leave their kids in a safe environment just a few floors down from their home. Restaurant and cafe house give comfort to residents and locals. A new beauty salon and massage centre is being developed for personal relaxation and reconnection. Offices give space for small companies to set up their business in the Fratton area, providing more jobs in the sector. The enormous art centre provides space for international art. Exhibiting and creating art pieces are both possible within the centre, where various nationalities can show their culture to the world. A Sky lounge on the 15th floor provides beautiful views of the city with food and drink services.
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Site layout plan with proposed development
New access to site New bike storage Playground and resident garden
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New pathway development 2 new residential towers with 9 additional public functions for resident and local visitor comfort
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9 Area of proposed demolishing of existing housing units
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1. Lobby 2. Beauty salon 3. Tretment rooms 4. Massage, spa treatments 1. Lobby 5. Staff 2.room Beauty salon 6. Changing roomsrooms 3. Treatment 4. Massage, 7. Relaxation zonespa treatments Staff room 8. Yoga5.hall 6. Changing rooms cabins 9. Saunas and treatment 7. Relaxation zone 10. Circulation 8. Yoga hall 11. Office reception witch back office and toilet 9. Saunas and treatment cabins 10. Circulation 12. Meeting room 11. Office reception with back office and wc 13. Open office area 12. Meeting room 14. Staff13.kitchenette Open office area 15. New 14.day-care Staff kitchenette 16. Director office 15. New day-care Director office 17. Staff16.room 17.rooms Staff room 18. Care 18. 19. KitchenCare rooms 19. Kitchen 20. Children’s bathroom 20.house Children’s bathroom 21. Case 21. Cafe house 22. Restaurant kitchen 22. Restaurant kitchen 23. Restaurant dining 23. Restaurant dining 24. Customer toilets toilets 24. Customer 25. Cafe prep prep areaarea 25.house Cafe house 10Resident 26. garden with playground 26. Resident garden with playground 27. Bike27. storage Bike storage
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typical housing types / 3d view view Typical housing 3Dsectional sectional
Housing with balcony. Located in the small Housing with balcony. Located in the large
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tower. Level 5-6 & 9-11. Housing without balcony. Located in the small Housing without balcony. Located in the large
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HYBRIDISING FRATTON, PORTSMOUTH A NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF 15 FLOORS WITH HIGH RISE APARTMENT LIVING AND PUBLIC AMENITIES TO EMBRACE THE CULTURE OF PORTSMOUTH AND PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL COMFORT. INSPIRED BY NATURE, “CACOON STYLE”
Upon visiting the site in Fratton, I realized the the area. Therefore, during the planning proce the amenities needed in the area and for a ne opment. The twin towers are proposed to be b by St Mary’s Road . It is being shaped by the e smoothly merges with the existing paths and a ing the visitor on a new journey. The design wa map of Fratton and its extremely thin and p create a grid pattern within the city, taking p These patterns have led me to analyse biologic and get inspired by their beauty. My main focus cially mayfly wings. Their thin blood vessels have into cacoon’s and analyse their shapes, which the ate my twin towers. The new residential units ar by a great enclosure, just like a cacoon. I also bridges, high up in the sky, which connect the t public functions. These fluid bridges merge with buildings, creating a continous movement within perience is being enhanced even more by the m
Site Plan
Upon visiting the site in Fratton, I realized the lack of facilities in the area. Therefore, during the planning process, had to consider the amenities needed in the area and for a new residential development. The twin towers are proposed to be built in Kingston Park by St Mary’s Road . It is being shaped by the edge of the park and smoothly merges with the existing paths and also creates new,taking the visitor on a new journey. The design was influenced by the map of Fratton and its extremely thin and parallel roads, which create a grid pattern within the city, taking people from A to B. These patterns have led me to analyse biological patterns in nature and get inspired by their beauty. My main focus were insects, especially mayfly wings. Their thin blood vessels have inspired me to look into cacoon’s and analyse their shapes, which then helped me to create my twin towers. The new residential units are merging together by a great enclosure, just like a cacoon. I also proposed to create bridges, high up in the sky, which connect the two buildings by the public functions. These fluid bridges merge with the soft lines of the buildings, creating a continous movement within the design. This experience is being enhanced even more by the movement of people.
The new residential units are merging together by1stafloor great enclosure, just like a plan cacoon. I also proposed to create bridges, high up in the sky, which connect 41 Sustainability by the public functhe two buildings tions. These fluid bridges merge with the soft lines of the buildings, creating a continous movement within the design. This experience is being enhanced even more by the movement of people. 17
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responding to climate change - The ITALIAN VERTICAL FARM IN THE DOLOMITES MA Sustainable Cities academic - year 1 programs used: Rhino 3D, Revit, Lumion, Photoshop The Italian Alps have been endlessly adored by millions of travellers since the middle of the 20th century. Its pictueresque Alpine towns and lovely architecture has attracted many, with the desire to enjoy the incredible skii fascilities, the region can provide. Majestic glaciers invite the traveller with snow-capped pinaccles. Unfortunately, the beautiful scenery is being threatend by the urgent climate-change challenges. The role of architects have become more complex, by town planning and building practices demanding sustainable solutions in the interest of our planet. Increasing population means more pollution, higher food-demand, less available land. The location of the project is Veneto, Belluno Province, Italy, the valley of Cortina d’Ampezzo and Borca di Cadore, an area mainly based on tourism. Agricultural production is located in the valleys, mainly growing vegetables and fruits (39%) but also focusing on winemaking (21%), dairy products (16%) and beef (8.5%) by animal keeping. The area therefore enjoys a rich culinary culture which attracts many visitors a year. There are also plenty of organic farms in the area which are mainly focusing on self supply. Veneto has targeted the reduction of GHG emissions by 80-95% by the year 2050, aiming towards sustainability. To maintain this diverse palette of agriculture, boost up the local economy and create a sustainable community, my master plan proposes a new urban approach, integrating daily activities with locally sourced food supplies. Taking into account the limited land area and the challenging weather conditions in the Alps, alternative farming solutions had to be considered. The proposed sustainable vertical farming system will occupy marginally less space than a traditional farm, which makes it an ideal system located in such a unique geographical location within the mountains. Along the River Boite, two green areas have been selected for the project location, one situated by Fiames (to the North of Cortina d’Ampezzo) and the second one by Aquabona (to the North of San Vito di Cadore). Both locations are relatively idle for the purpose of new construction, as only fractions of these zones are used as graze land. The only structure which needs removal is a wood stove shop at the Fiames site, however it could potentially be kept. 18
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San Vito di Cadore Fiames and Aquabona are the main glacier run off points, which means that when the permafrost layers thaw in the high altitude glaciers, due to the instability massive amounts of water and debris can slide down to the valley, causing damage to crops and flooding. Finding the remedy for such problems, demanded a site where the river bends, providing space for the project development, aiming to prevent flooding. It was also a key point to be easily accessible locations by the main road of SS51 transporting all traffic between North of Cortina and Lago di Cadore at the South. Close proximity to both towns were also considered, making the site a coherent part of the urban experience of the towns. Firstly, to control excess water flow carried by the Boite from the glaciers, the bypass channel was established. The opening of this additional branch creates an island in the middle, which is used for recreation and accommodates the fish cultivation basins. It intrigues the visitor of the river park to interact with the system and want to explore it deeper. The bypass also satisfies water management needs. With the installation of manual control gates, flow can be directed between the streams. This water is filtered and directed to the fish tanks when required. Second stage was the design of the ‘piazza’ which lays the foundation for the program of urban composition and serves as a public gathering space. The third step involved settlement of the building functions and modelling the final building designs. The masterplan consists of 4 vertical farming pods which will house the hydroponic vertical growing system. There is a research facility operating as the main control unit of the pods, providing assistance on maximizing production while monitoring temperatures, humidity, ideal growth rates, required nutrients and system emission. This advanced technology requires thorough knowledge of the system. The agricultural institution is one of a kind in educating local farmers, expanding their perception on new technologies and providing training in various disciplines. Harvested crops will be available for purchase at the market which will become an important spot of public engagement. Landscaping of the site was the final element, which includes a dedicated parking lot, pedestrian roads, bridges and a bicycle route to the west bank of the river, making the agricultural zone easily accessible.
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The vertical hydroponic system is capable of producing a yield of 286kg/m²/year in comparison to a 3.9kg/m²/year yield produced by a traditional farm. By using nutrition filled water tanks, no soil is needed to raise the crops, therefore no pesticides are used, making the final product high quality and fully organic. This technology secures balance in soil nutrients, protects plant specimens, aquatic animals and organisms and ensures zero contamination of drinking water as no nitrogenous fertilizers are needed to provide the plants with additional supplements. The hydroponic system measures temperature, humidity and nutrition level of the crops which can be adjusted through digital consoles. Creating an aquaponic system is the perfectly closed cycle, meaning the fish’s ammonia filled waste supplies the plants with the required nutrients. The plants will filter out the water and a pipe system will return the filtered water back into the fish tanks. As controlled hydroponic environments use more energy than conventional farms it is important to implement renewable energy measures to achieve sustainable results. A collaboration with a colleague’s proposal has established a zero emission system. A new hydropower complex will supply the surrounding towns and the new agricultural zones with renewable hydro energy. This works through two dams, which are positioned apart from each other with a great elevation gap between. The upper side dam collects rain and glacier water, stores it, then sends it down to the lower dam. The water travels through hydroelectric turbines which generate mechanical energy which then will be sent through a set of generators, converting it to electrical energy. This can be distributed through transformers and electric grid lines. The two dams provide 100% green energy for operational purposes in the new buildings. Therefore, the energy generated by the dam system makes the proposal a sustainable cycle, with technically zero greenhouse gas emission. The investment is worthwhile, as the hydroponic industry currently is worth $8.1 billion and projected to reach $16 billion by 2025.
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Hydropower generation
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flamingo visitor centre / Abu Dhabi - The MIGRATION PROJECT Bee Breeders Architecture Competition competition - runner up design programs used: Rhino 3D, Lumion, Photoshop The building consists of curves which were inspired by the body form of te flamingo in flight. These help to deflect strong prevealing winds arricing from the north, often turning into sand storms. The building envelope protects its occupants from harsh environmental factors. The entrance, located on the North facade, has been sheltered by a wall. The cafe boasts an upper mezzanine level, which is covered by a carefully woven shading structure. This part of the building is also oriented towards the south-west, enjoying panoramic views of the wetland. The adjoining terrace was designed to provide natural ventilation and shading. The exhibition space has very limited lighting, only letting in glare through the slanting south facade. It also embraces the training room, creating a circular pathway around it. The walls of the training room, were carefully designed, with its hollow bricks only letting ambient light into the space, casting shadows from top to floor. as the light reaches the tip of the ‘beak’ like glazing. Smart shading of these spaces create an immense atmospheric journey throughout the entire building. Sustainability was a key aspecto of the design, as outside temperatures can reach up to 55 Celcius degrees in Abu Dhabi. Water based cooling system can be implemened into the internal walls wich can be controlled by a central unit to chill the internal temperatures. Fresh, cool air can be then pushed into the internal spaces of the building trough in-floor air outlets. The system receives fresh air from outside and chills it to the desired temperature. This way air conditioning units are not installed into the ceiling, cooling units are placed within the foundation of the buildinng, providing cool temperatures throughout the hot day. The system contributes to energy usage and cost reduction. The terrace receives natural cooling through natural shading by implementing a woven palm leaf roof, which rests on wooden beams. Curved roofs provide protection against accumulating sand during sand storms, ensuring further security of the building envelope. Most of the walls in the building are structural, apart from the training centre where columns provide support. The existing parking spots have been covered with solar panel shading thus reducing the energy usage and cost for lighting of the building. 28
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1. In-wall cooling system 2. Central chiller unit 3. Air handling unit 4. Fresh in-floor air outlet
5. Supply air intake 6. Thermal insulation 7. Natural shading and cooling 8. Natural wind deflection (against sand storms)
Green areas Some green areas are added with plants providing natural shading. The terrace is covered by dried palm leaves for natural ventillation
Aero-dynamics Natural ventillation is enhanced by the shape of the building also minimizing accumulating sand in case of sand storms
Mashrabiya The traditional mashrabiya is woven based on migration routes of the Greater Flamingo. The element is implemented at multiple parts of the building
Vertical circulation An added extra is the mezzanine level of the cafe, which is accessible via a carefully designed staircase, comprising of traditional motifs
View-points The surrounding Al-Wathba Wetland Reserve deserves to be looked at from every angle, therefore the building has several viewsing points
Translucent concrete The angle of this Southern wall requires careful material selection agains overheating. The translucent concrete also gives an illuminating light effect
Rammes earth bricks With sustainability at the centre point of this design, local materials were considered and used as the “mesh� wall of the training room
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Sunset view of Al Wathba and the new visitor centre
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