Melting Point - Interior Design by T.Y.C

Melting Point: Makers Outreach Centre M00572896 Tzu-Yuan Chen

Melting Point

In this project, we have to design an outreach centre for craftspeople to live, create, display and for visitors to witness the process, studio, workshop and most importantly, the crafts. Our site is a typical building, but we must concentrate and utilise its old characteristic to design an outstanding combination. Therefore, we cannot wait to get involved in this project with three craftspeople, who we could also discuss the design process and have interactions and thoughts in this Melting Point. I believe that it will be an exciting and fascinating project and process.

Journey

In

the fashionable Upper Street, we could see the majority of the contemporary shop facades suited with the Victorian buildings. Some of us are built with curved glass, rectangular glass with wooden frames, or even none of wooden frames.

With the development of advanced technology, people and designers started to redesign facades, even their body with, future concepts. However, the designers did not reconstruct the entire body of them, like roofs, and some outside areas. We suppose that it is an outstanding masterpiece that they have done to us so far, because we could still appreciate the whole Upper Street with each other in all the Victorian buildings together, let visitors to experience the modern atmosphere during their shopping or just stopping by.

Furthermore,

the columns could witness from outside were built decades ago; to tell you the truth, some of us are even from centuries ago, but you just need a second to pass through the history and enter a modern interior. In other words, it is just like time-travel between 200 years. While you are touching clothes and eating food in the 21st century, you are sitting in a building built with bricks in centuries ago.

Therefore, they are standing in Upper Street, seeing people crossing the road, entering shops and restaurants. Besides, I have noticed that they were enjoying passing centuries within just 1 step, which is the exciting moment that is happening in the street. Thus, Upper Street is an extraordinary road.

pper Street

Islington COMMERCIAL CUISINE RETAIL

london

Highbury & islington station A1 UPPER ST REET

Union Chapel

Islington council

Melting Point

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Islington Town Hall

Site Putting plaster inside the frame model

Wait plaster to be solid

Take apart MDF material

Plaster model

Back Elevation

The site located at an open space where we can see the whole right elevation not only the front. It is important to consider the whole section and part to let people to be attracted and curious. In the Upper Street, there are lots of designers reconstructed the shopfront to be modern, but we hope to maintain its own history and create a new story for itself. It is great to see a combination of two generations.

Right Elevation

Site Wall Fragments

Inner shape of site

MDF Shape

Front Elevation

Holding & Occupying Showing in front of you one of a building in a city is a way to focus on this building. Even it is an old Victorian building in a modern society, but you will concentrate on every detail of this old one, not the rest. I could say, this old Victorian building occupies the entire city.

Occupying Spaces

Holding & Occupying

These cases all illustrate one significant element inside the building, a pure white staircase in an old structure, a ramp in an interior space and a circular ramp shows the circulation and dominates.

Occupying the space.

Force visitors to abide by the path we set Witnessing the long journey within a circulation.

Having a circulation around the interior space is vital.

It is quite exciting to put a long journey for visitors to travel and enjoy.

Design Concept

Circulation of Ramps

Ramp Floors

Event Happens During The Journey

A one way

ramp holds the building and force visitor to come in ramp’s direction.

Design Concept

Conceptual ramps around the building. They connected the walls on both sides. Exploring every corner at the end of the ramp could make the building calm and clean but interesting elements happen on both end sides.

Design Concept

I think to have a circulation inside of the building is essential. By Putting an occupying ramp within the building could dominate the entire space. It is straightforward and compelling to occupy the space.

Design Development

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Interesting Element

Function

Second Floor

Ground Floor First Floor

Down

Interesting Element

UP

Ground Floor

Ground Floor Basement

Each floor has the same circulation with the ramp. Not over complicated for visitors to visit or look for another direction. It is a clear route for them to experience craft studios and display.

To put a embedded new element in an old building is quite an exciting thing. This element I considered to place in the middle of the ramp that could attract visitors to enjoy some surprises while they walking. It could be a little personal exhibition of a series. Even could be a little interacting area for visitors to social and relax.

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Crafts Journey

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Crafts J ourney

Design Development Workshop

New display elements embedded in between the ramps. Each ramp floor could have their own displays and storages.

Design Development

The Interacting Point

Inserted Display Glass

The Interacting Area

Main Glass Display

3D Powder Printing

Use air gun to spray away the powder.

Spray carefully of the last part.

Glass Display Model

Lighting Glass Display

View-Beginning Of The Ramp

Lighting Surrounds The Integrated Body

Whole Display Section

Crafts

Exhibition Element

Design Development

Old

Design Development

Disperse

New Element

Open

Light

Orange Line The line shows the ramp position building, which occupying the entire interior space.

Brown Line These four elements are going to be inserted in the building at both sides, which shows the relationship between old and new.

Modelboard The position of glass display for crafts people and visitors, which surround all the interior space and could be experienced every corner, including the top.

Design Development

Isometric Diagram

New Window Few big window s could join the old win dows together to becom e just one simple new elem ent outside and also sh ows the relationship bet ween old and new Ram

p3 Plan

Spiral Staircase Visitors could have one more way to go out and escape from the inside and also enjoy the journey they just experienced from the outside staircase.

Design Development

Section

Glass Display

Design Development

Plan Development

Ramp 4 View

Ramp 3 View

This middle glass display is quite big in the top floor. It is great to be simple at the top floor to let people have a conference.

Design Development

Way to outside of the area, it is important to consider the fire escape direction to outside. To think about a staircase that suits people to escape and end of their journey is essential.

Other Building

Take apart of the glass display to let the space looks simple and calm.

Staircase for fire escape and outside exit.

The last glass display in the top ramp.

Circulation of the ramp with the glass display.

Design Development

Final Design

Ramp 2 +2405mm

Ground Floor - Ramp 1 0.000 mm

Basement -2467mm

Overview Design Proposal

Plans Scale : 1:100cm

Ramp 4 +7325mm

Ramp 3 +5045mm

Roof

+12354mm

As the design development we have experienced, I decided to use this powerful, simple ramp into the building and let it does its job, everything. It is holding the old Victorian building and carry the new elements both sides at the same time. I think it is a great holding and occupying ramp to be embedded in this old body.

Ramp 4

+7325mm

Ramp 3

+5045mm

Ramp 2

+2405mm

Ground Floor - Ramp 1 0.000 mm

Basement -2467mm

Section Scale : 1:60cm

Overview Design Proposal

1. Straight Grain Rock Elm 2. Dark Grey Fabric - Chicago 5282 HRC40 Slate 3. Dark Grey Finish- Concrete High Solid Dark Grey Oil 4. Pippy Oak 5. Grey Fabric - Chicago 5282 HRC47 Silver 6. Rufi European Oak

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7. Natural Grey Finish - Concrete Floor Plank

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To have veneer in the workshop is great for craftspeople. They could smell every material they need and veneer to make a comparison.

It also makes the workshops feel more human and provide them with a spiritual area. They are nature and have a close relationship with the old building.

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Design Proposal

Materials

Straight Grain Rock Elm

Rufi European Oak

Dark Grey Fabric - Chicago 5282 HRC40 Slate

Grey Fabric - Chicago 5282 HRC47 Silver

Pippy Oak

Dark Grey Finish- Concrete High Solid Dark Grey Oil

Materials

Natural Grey Finish - Concrete Floor Plank

Design Proposal

Experiencing a different vision in an old Victorian building is exciting.

This ramp plays a significant role in the entire interior space and it does everything. An old shell being occupied and held by new elements can produce a new smell, atmosphere and help new components to keep the old flavour. Therefore, it is interesting to let visitors exploring a circulation and enjoy the ramp journey.

Design Proposal

Skylight

Conference

Cafe W.C. Papercraft Workshop

Upholstered Backrest Needlework Workshops

Glass Display & Storage Jewellery Workshop Whitewood Bench

Entrance

Glass Shelf

Room 1

Concrete Floor

Section Scale : 1:50cm

Design Proposal

Front Elevation

Front Section

3. Conference

2. Cafe New inserted element black steel window.

1. Papercraft Workshop

0. Jewellery Workshop

Design Proposal

Scale : 1:50cm

-1 Accommodation

Right Elevation New inserted element black steel window.

It is interesting to design an old victorian building with a modern element. The new element could illustrate the gap between old and new generations. One new element to be inserted in the building while the strong atmosphere of red bricks is standing at their land could let visitors experience the memorable history and the smell of modern.

New inserted element black steel window.

Scale : 1:50cm

Design Proposal

Back Elevation

I think to have a second exit is important for all the people in the building. This staircase could let visitors to observe the working process of crafts.

They can see how they playing and enjoying the art pieces from the outside area. In addition, they could just walk down by few steps and see another workshop. They could not only see the process of craft but also see other visitors passing by the ramp. I believe that it is an interesting way to witness the workshop, circulation of ramp and people.

Design Proposal

Scale : 1:50cm

0. Exit 1. Visitor View Point - Jewellery Workshop 2. Jewellery Workshop 3. Visitor View Point - Papercraft Workshop 4. Staircase Entrance 5. Glass Platform 6. Papercraft Workshop

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Design Proposal

Rufi European Oak

Natural Grey Finish - Concrete Floor Plank

Dark Grey Finish- Concrete High Solid Dark Grey Oil

Basement Section

Bathroom

Bathroom

Room 1

Basement

Design Proposal

Basement Scale : 1:50cm

Grey Fabric - Chicago 5282 HRC47 Silver

Connect to Ramp 1

Staircase Plan

Staircase Elevation

Staircase Section

Staircase Isometric View

Design Proposal

Dark Grey Fabric - Chicago 5282 HRC40 Slate

Pippy Oak

Rufi European Oak

Ramp 1 Section

Jewellery Workshop Upholstered Backrest

Benches

Galss Display Glass Shelf

Ground Floor - Ramp 1

Benches

Glass Display

Design Proposal

Ramp 1 Scale : 1:50cm Dark Brushed Black Metal

Most of the visitors don’t have any experience of crafts, so I think to have a socialising area for craftspeople and visitors is vital. This unfolded glass shelf could let creators put their process model or artefact to the platform and to attract visitors to witness their works, even tell them the experience and development of the crafts.

Ramp 1 Scale : 1:30cm

Design Proposal

Metal Detail Scale 1 : 5 cm

Unfolded Glass Shelf Scale 1 : 10 cm

Ramp 2 Section Scale 1 : 30 cm

Glass Wall Scale 1 : 5 cm

Rufi European Oak Pippy Oak Dark Grey Fabric - Chicago 5282 HRC40 Slate

Ramp 2 Section

Paperwork Workshop Upholstered Backrest Needlework Workshop

Glass Shelf

Benches

Galss Display

Ramp 2

Benches

Dark Brushed Black Metal

Glass Display

Design Proposal

Ramp 2 Scale : 1:50cm

Workshop Section

Unfolded Glass Shelf

While visitors passing each end of a ramped floor, they could immediately witness how craftspeople create them, spending time and talking to them. It is a superb opportunity to social with them and ask the question you want through the glass windows.

Needlework Workshop

Design Proposal

Dark Grey Fabric - Chicago 5282 HRC40 Slate

Pippy Oak

Cafe

Upholstered Backrest

W.C.

Glass Shelf

Straight Grain Rock Elm

Benches

Galss Display

Ramp 3

Benches

Cafe

Glass Display

Outside

Design Proposal

Ramp 3 Scale : 1:50cm Natural Grey Finish - Concrete Floor Plank

Glass

0.Benches 1. Cafe 2. Sliding Glass Wall 3. Skylight 4. Rest Area 5. Exit Staircase 6. Window Frame - Dark-Brushed Black Metal These handcraft benches is also a direction for visitors to keep going to next ramp; because it is a long journey of ramps, visitors and elderly people might get tired while enjoying the ramp journey. In addition, some nations might sit down the benches and sketch the crafts or interior space, even spend a long time in a specific art. Therefore, having a long rest area in every ramp is important.

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Ramp 4 Scale : 1:50cm

Design Proposal

Grey Fabric - Chicago 5282 HRC47 Silver

Rufi European Oak

Meeting Area

Dark Grey Fabric - Chicago 5282 HRC40 Slate

Pippy Oak

Ramp 4

Meeting Area

Display Box

Design Proposal

Ramp 4 Scale : 1:50cm Natural Grey Finish - Concrete Floor Plank

In this ramp 4 floor you could witness that this is a calm and empty space for visitors and craftspeople to have a meeting. Only with the glass handrail and the meeting area are on the top floor. They could discuss quietly in this crafted space and enjoy the high and big space.

Design Proposal

Pippy Oak

Dark Grey Fabric - Handicraft benches. Rest area

Grey Fabric - Handicraft benches and table. Meeting Area

Pippy Oak

W.C.

New Inserted Element Dark Brushed Black Metal Window

Needlework Workshop

Entrance

Design Proposal

Isometric View

Glass Display

Paperwork Workshop

New Inserted Element Dark Brushed Black Metal Window

Glass Display Jewellery Workshop

Isometric View

Design Proposal

It is exciting that to witness some crafts in a dark atmosphere, especially in a glass with lighting. This ramp not only shows masterpiece in the daytime but also have an awesome atmosphere for the visitors who like to see in a dark circumstance. A long ramp glass lighting does everything.

Glass Display & Storage

Design Proposal

Night Lighting View

Exploring the ramp is exciting.

Scrutinising every single difference in between the old smell and new vision is curious.

I hope visitors and crafts could have an unusual experience and journey in this Big ramp.

Design Proposal

Process - Fragments

Front Elevation

Process - Making

Front Elevation View

Back Elevation

Ramp- Top View

Section View

Entrance & Basement

Final Model

Ramp2

Ramp 1 Ground Floor

Basement

Design Proposal

Scale : 1:100 cm

Ramp 4

Ramp 3

Right Section

Scale : 1:50 cm

Design Proposal

Holding

Into Occupying