Acre House Design Lab

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“I believe that ruins have the potential to become a historical frame for a contemporary space.“
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05 01 Chosen Site 02 Typology 03 Design Approach 04 Ground Floor 05 First Floor 06 Exterior 07 Brief 09 Building 10 - 11 Site Analysis 13 What is Design Research Lab? Why Design Lab for the Acre House building ? 15 Adaptive Architecture 16 - 17 Facility 18 - 19 Technical Structure Detail 20 - 21 Void 23 Time Diagrams 25 Section 27 Floorplan 28 - 29 User Journey 30 - 31 Events and Activities 32 - 33 Users 35 Entrance 37 Exhibition Space 38 - 29 Exhibition Structure Detail 41 Café 43 Archives 45 Floorplan 47 Lab 48 - 49 Roof Detail 51 Office 53 Office Archives 55 Tower Detail 56 - 57 Branding 58 Existing Materials 59 New Materials 60 - 61 FF&E 63 Courtyard Events 65 Courtyard 67 Pond 68 Summary 69 Acre Design Lab in the evening
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Brief

WHY?

Will sustainable innovation and design become the future of every design and architectural studio?

It’s our responsibility to create sustainable and ethical designs. Design shouldn’t be used to exploit the environment. It should act upon identified opportunities to develop better and more sustainable ways of living.

Adaptive reuse of the Glasgow Acre House ruin becomes a Design Lab. It has excellent potential to become a space for innovative design within its ruin envelope. It is neighbouring with residential flats and houses, but the site is very intimate, due trees hiding it from the street.

It is substantial to mention that the Acre House stands near The West of Scotland Science Park. The park provides a location for a broad scope of facilities to gain support from- laboratories, environmental institutions, technology innovation companies and other research labs across the area.

HOW?

The Acre facility will become a space where we can bring together experts and creatives from multiple fieldscollaboration networks to bring people together and provide conditions that support creative collisions. Repurposing the Acre House will evidence a sustainable future and, in addition, keep the facilities’ ideology.

Thinking isn’t done by individuals; it is done by communities. The Design Lab innovate and promote its progress through pop-ups, hackathons, exhibitions and panel discussions. It will invite people to work with them on projects and research developments. These topics can also be educative among all age groups, from children aged 6 to seniors.

WHAT?

The Acre Design Labs´ focal points are urbanisation, climate change, resource scarcity and innovation of sustainable materials and designs. The facility provides a cafe space where people can socialise and interact with the already-produced innovations.

The building will be preserved sustainably from the exterior to its interior. The Acre Design Lab will use its vast land as a part of the research process for growing plants or accommodating insects and animals. It will offer space for exhibitions, community events or just a garden space for employees and the public to enjoy.

The interior will become a gallery of innovative sustainable materials in use. It will include public spaces such as café, exhibition space and workshop for visitors to interact with the topic of sustainability and innovation. The first floor will be a private zone for workspaces, office and archives for employees.

The Acre House is the opposite of what it used to be. The empty, abandoned ruin is now revived in full of life and creative ideas that empower people to drive positive change.

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“The best way to predict the future is to design it.”
- Buckminster Fuller

cHOSEN site

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building

The Acre House is a 2-storey Italianate villa with a 3-stage tower. It was built in about 1880 no one seems to know who the house was built for and by whom. It fell out of use in 2004. It is still lying empty, and damaged by sever fires.

I have chosen this site based on the atmosphere and energy of the place. I was mesmerised by the Acre house’s hidden value of peaceful and energetic feeling even if it was left to dilapidate. Entering the site grounds, you forget you are still in an urban area. It is a very mysterious nature-like surrounding.

My motive is an innovative renovation and revitalization of this building. Even in ruins, their foundations prove robust enough to support a new structure for new generations.

My proposal is an adaptive reuse proposal using the ruin’s envelope.

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Anything we restore is less dangerous to our future than anything that we build new.“
Image of the buildings tower Image of the Acre House

site analysis

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Bird’s eye view of the Acre area

The Acre House is in The West of Scotland Science Park a joint initiative between Scottish Enterprise and the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde. Opened in 1983, the Park provides a location for the development of businesses focusing on emerging and future technologies.

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1 Acre House 2 COHERENT- Innovation of technology, materials 3 Scottish Environment Protection Agency 4 Glasgow Golf Club 5 Acre Community Hall 6 Garden slots 7 University of Glasgow Observatory/ Weather Station 8 Hydrodynamic Laboratory 9 REPROCELL- BioTech 10 Drug Discovery- Research institution 11 Vet University 12 Beatson Institute for Cancer Research Laboratory
“The Acre House is located in The West of Scotland Science Park.“
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Maryhill City centre

typology

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what is Research and design lab ?

The Design Research Lab is a laboratory for experimental design and research reflecting on digital society.

The Design Research Lab investigates possible futures through playful interventions, critical making, and collaborative reasoning.

As a platform and network, they are deeply involved with the requirements and policies needed for society’s inclusive and sustainable development from a design perspective.

It needs an interdisciplinary team of designers, researchers, tech enthusiasts and critical thinkers.

Why Acre design lab ?

For the Acre House, I have decided to reuse the building and use it sustainably as a symbol of adaptive architecture. I want the Acre House to support all residents, employees and students. The Acre House is in the West of Scotland Science Park. Surrounded by these facilities can help the Design Research Lab grow and educate the current community.

On the other hand, it connects people across Glasgow (architects, designers, activists, students, families, researchers) interested in working toward a better future for our everyday lives.

Design Research Labs are researching new opportunities for a better everyday life and designing solutions for people and the planet. Innovate new materials, hold events to educate people, and promote progress.

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“Thinking isnt done by individuals, it is donebycommunities.“

design approach

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adaptive architecture

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Isometric of existing Acre House Isometric of Acre Design Lab proposal

1 Exhibition

The exhibition space is for sharing ideas to receive feedback, enabling The Design Lab to adjust and improve design solutions. Collaboration makes it possible to quickly validate a design concept’s feasibility and desirability to a broader audience.

2 Workshop

The workshop is a flexible space for educational, research and creative activities. Pop Ups, hackathons, exhibitions and panel discussions. They are inviting residents to work with the Design Lab as a community.

3 Café

The café supports the research and education part of this facility. Space where ideas mingle, swap and create new forms. Thinking isn’t done by individuals; it is done by communities.

4 Archives

On the first floor, the archives work as a material library and store alreadyproduced innovations.The ground floor archive is a shop where people can buy Lab-created Designs and, in this way, fund Acre Design Lab.

5 Office

The office is a private part of the building for employees to work, connected to the Lab workshop—an environment where people and ideas can meet.

6 Lab

The Lab workshop is where experts and creatives from multiple fields collaborate. Use special equipment and test and prototype any design processes.

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Facility
17 First floor PRIVATE Ground floor PUBLIC 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 01. share inform educate 02. community develop test collaborate create 03. socialise communicate connect swap 04. fund explore discover collect store 05. research develop work 06. invent collaborate test create

technical structure detail

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I am saving the Acre House and repairing it therefore; the scaffolding uncovers the story of the building coming together with the building construction materials that are used in its interior.

The scaffolding inspiration is translated into the interior design of Acre House as wooden construction that creates structure together with fabric to support the first floor and creates a flexible space for the exhibition space located below the first floor and highlights the building’s void.

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Existing wall supported by the wooden structure Support of the First Floor The wooden construction creates a skeleton for the lift and exterior courtyard spaces.

The section, collage and render demonstrate the building’s void. The void leaves the building open, and the new insertion feels minimal. The first floor almost floats in the building, unlocking the ability to spy in different spaces.

People can still enjoy the building to its roof and see the interior materials integrate. The collage points out the primary materials: blond stone, birch plywood and fabric, creating the atmosphere and identity of the building.

First Floor Plan

01.Section AA of isometric 01. 02.View point of Void collage and render 01.

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Void collage A
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The three diagrams show how the curtains on the wooden “scaffolding” operate during the facility’s opening hours.

The curtains are used as the inspiration from scaffolding structures and divide spaces and reduce noise during busy hours.

At 8 AM, the employees come to the Office and Lab, and the Café is preparing to open at 9 AM with the exhibition space.

At 12 PM, the building buzzes with people coming to the café, exhibition space and small shop. Therefore, the Office and Lab pull down their curtains to reduce noise.

At 6 PM, the Café is closed, but the exhibition space is still open until 8 PM. Thus, the curtains almost hide the area, preventing the first floor from looking lifeless in the evening. The office can pull up its curtains again.

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Ground floor

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1. Entrance (tower) 2. Information Desk 3. Product Display 4.Presentation / Workshop space 5. Exhibition Space 6. Café
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Kitchen 9. Staff Room 10. Toilets 11. Garden Café 12. Storage Room under stairs 13. Material Library 14. Meeting space 15. Head office

user journey

Journey of a first time visitor Jake

01. Jake is walking to the building.

02. When entering , Jake stops and looks up to enjoy the full height of the building’s tower.

03. Jake walks to the reception to ask about the building and its current and future events

04. Jake looks to the right, and the displayed work catches his attention and brings him into the exhibition space

05. He walks to the window bay and looks up to see the roof of the building, thanks to the building’s void. He sees one of the employees peaking down to the exhibition space.

06. Jake further explores the exhibition and walks to the other window bay to see the first floor from a different angle.

07. After looking at the Design Labs work, he enters the Café.

08. Jake orders herbal tea and explores the café space, and sees the courtyard.

09. He chooses the table outside to see the back of the building and enjoys his tea surrounded by trees.

10. Jake finishes his tea and headed back inside.

11. He stops by a product display and finds a handmade product that he chooses as a gift for his wife.

12. He pays for the gift at the reception desk and takes an event poster of the Acre Design Lab events.

13. When Jake walks out of the building, he sees a pond reflecting water on the building.

14. He decides to walk around it to view the building from outside and looks at the ruin walls.

15. Jake leaves and looks at the poster with instructions and The Design Lab platform to sign up for upcoming events and courses.

Ground floor

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Journey of an employee Suzanne

01. Suzanne greets her co-worker at the reception and stops by a small chat.

02. She goes to the head director for an update about a new research project.

03. Suzanne walks up the stairs to the office.

04. She walks through the office and turns on all the lights and machines.

05. She heads to the changing room to store her coat and bag in her locker.

06. Suzanne likes to start her day with a coffee by the window bay with a view of the garden.

07. She prepares her laptop opens emails, and works for few hours.

08. Suzanne is looking for material examples and design ideas in the office library.

09. She joins the rest of the Acre Design Lab employees and collaborators and spends the rest of her day in the Lab making a prototype.

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Ground floor first floor

events and activities

The exhibition space is a zone for indoor events.

• Exhibitions of Design Lab work or work from courses.

• Party events of final projects.

• Pop ups of markets, handmade products, and community activities.

• Feedback from community activities on ongoing projects and research.

• Local food markets or other products made by local companies.

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Local food markets and hand made products in the exhibition space. Acre Design Lab team building party.

The workshop space operates as an educational part of the Acre Design Lab to invite people to learn skills that support a sustainable way of living or become a part of the research progress and work with the Design Lab team as a community.

• DIY courses

• Presentations

• Workshop space

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Presentation for visitors. DIY workshop.
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users

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Who?

Enzo is a founder of an architecture company in Glasgow. His company focuses on Urban Design.

What?

He wants to grow his team and collaborate with innovative young people that would support his new upcoming project.

Why?

Enzo and his company are working toward more sustainable urbanism in Glasgow.

8 Marie Who?

Marie is a lecturer of architecture at the University. She has many years of professional practice in residential architecture. What?

She is thinking about what institution in Glasgow would be helpful for her students to take a closer look at problem-solving in real-life projects.

Why?

She believes they will benefit from this opportunity. She thinks it is vital for architecture students to also participate in real-life projects.

5 Lucas Who?

Lucas is currently working in the Acre Design lab. He is an innovative designer.

What?

He is currently working on innovating new materials from shells.

Why?

He wants to hold an exhibition event and show people what can be made out of shells. He encourages the locals to participate and collect the needed materials and help him with the exhibition.

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Who?

Kedric works in a medical lab in the Science Park, just 5 min walk from the Acre Design Lab.

What?

He was only visiting the Acre Design Lab to enjoy lunch during his break.

Why?

To get away from the working environment and sit in a garden while enjoying lunch. He was approached by one of the employees, and they had a very interesting conversation about sustainability. Kendric offered help with their upcoming research.

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exhibition structure detail

The wooden scaffolding works as a flexible structure with the possibility to adjust exhibition space to many types and needs for display or events.

The diagrams demonstrate design possibilities for presenting displayed work and the structures’ flexibility.

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01 Plywood tables for exhibition or market display. 02 Option 1. Plywood boards for presenting work. 03 Option 2. Plywood board for presentations.

The use of fabric divides spaces. The idea is derived from scaffolding and buildings during construction. The 04 and 05 fabric material operates as a divider or a surface for pining up work.

It can also be used as a tool to hide the exhibition space if it’s being prepared.

The contrast between the robust skeleton and soft fabric repeats itself around the building and becomes a feature of the Acre Design Lab.

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Café and exhibition space Render Café Collage 01.View point of café collage
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02.View point of Café and exhibition space render
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first floor

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45 Legend 1. Balcony 2. Archive 3. Entrance Tower Void 4. Meeting table 5. Library 6. Workspace 7. Kitchenette 8. Lab Workshop 9. Toilets 10. Changing Room 11. Washing Space 12. Parameter void 1 2 4 5 6 7 3 8 10 9 11 12 27800 mm 21000 mm 1:100
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technical detail of Roof

The choice of my building in a ruinous stage left me with only the envelope of its structure.

I’ve tried to recreate the original roof shape of the building from images and exposed indications left on the ruin.

On the other hand, create a simple design that would not challenge but complement the tower and the rest of the architectural features of the building.

The roof would be made from glulam beams. It is a natural alternative that is economical and strong. Its distribution consumes less energy, its long/lasting and easy to work with.

This is not the original building, but proposed alterations for the Acre House from 1965. This reference is from the Glasgow City Archives.

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Initial sketch of the glulam roof Sketch of roof from inside of the building Roof rafter Sarking board Vapour control layer Insulation board Zinc roof clading
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3D model Isonometric of the buildings main roof
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The collage and rendered visual reveals the space around the tower and how the tower became part of the building rather than being closed down or broken down to 3 storey tower as before.

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Office tower collage
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01.View point collage 02.View point render First Floor
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The eight sketch diagrams demonstrate my process of creating unique design details for the Design Lab. The elements also include the logo of the facility. Connecting branding with the facility design creates the whole identity of the Acre House.

01 As already mentioned, I have translated the existing architectural feature of the window bays, played with the shape, and begun to develop new building elements like the 03 tower openings, 06 supporting structures, and lastly, the 08 Logo of the facility.

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Poster of a potentional Exhibition at the Acre Design Lab

decade characteristics ruinous decayed exposed antique

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materials existing
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futuristic unusual reflective exposed materials

ff&e

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01. Vitsœ 606 Universal Shelving system by Dieter Ram

02. Silver curtain fabric

03. Rivet side table, aluminium by Jonas Trampedach

04. Vitra Standard Chair by Jean Prouvé

05. Rowan modular customizable sectional by RH Teen

06. Blobby lamp by David Kirshoff

07. Mycelium ceiling pendants by Sebastian Cox

08. Silver shredded foil pendant

09. HAY J77 Chair by Folke Pålsson

10. Palissade chair collection by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

11. Round personalised table for Acre House office

12. Spindle bar stool

13. Parachilna Gweilo QIN GR LED floor lamp by Partisans

14. Mashroom shaped table lamp

15. Togo armchair by Michel Ducaroy

16. Personalised flexible clear pipe lighting

17. Workshop table made for Korean office We11done

18. Survival blanket used as a curtain

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exterior

The courtyard is an outdoor space for events. It is a part of the cafe, but during events changes its layout and becomes a space for courses, social events or movie screenings and presentations.

• Café

• Movie screenings

• Presentations

• Gardening courses

• Events

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Café garden Documentary screening Gardening course
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I want to thank the Interior Design department tutors Pam Flanagan, Tony Coffield, Digger Nutter, and Melba Beetham for their patience, empathy and guidance throughout my four years at The Glasgow School of Art.

Additionally, the final year studio project would not have been possible without the generous support from Roisin Reilly, Stephen Noon and Phil Morris.

I am also grateful to my classmates for their help, support and late-night feedback sessions. They have always created positive energy in our work studios.

Lastly, I would be remiss not to mention my friends and family, which kept my motivation high during this journey.

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