ABOUT ME Xorlanyo is a recent Part II graduate whereby he completed his education at Liverpool School of Art & Design. He completed his Master’s degree under the tutelage of Claudine Saint Arroman, Craig Mitchell and Ian Wroot. In 2019, Xorlanyo started working for the Lincolnshire based architecture practice Bowen Architects where he developed his skills as a practitioner. He worked on a wide range of projects including listed buildings, residential work and commercial spaces. Xorlanyo has a key interest in architecture which is community driven, and he focused on these intentions throughout his Part II Studies. He also has an interest in tectonic architecture and would like to develop his understanding of how materials can be assembled in a clean manner. Outside of the profession, Xorlanyo enjoys playing and watching team sports such as football and enjoys travelling when he can.
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CONTENTS 01. COMMUNITY PEDAGOGY MArch Year 2 Semester 2 02. SITOPIA - URBAN DESIGN MArch Year 2 Semester 1 03. ‘FEEDING’ ON COMMUNITY MArch Year 1 Semester 2 04. AN ARCHITECT’S OFFICE Part I Year Out
01 COMMUNITY PEDAGOGY CALTON, GLASGOW
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INITIAL POSITIONS [Proverb] Bunyoro, Uganda -“Omwana takulila nju emoi” It takes a village to raise a child Since Victorian England, the layout and teaching methods of the classroom haven’t been subject to much change. Using the Calton area of Glasgow as a testing ground, this thesis speculates as to whether education can take a more symbiotic approach to its environment; whereby the community can learn for the pupils and the pupils can learn from the community. In cities schools often tend towards localisation which often hinders their integration with existing communities. Testing the possibility of interweaving educational interventions within the urban grain changes this narrative of localisation to one which is more community driven.
VICTORIAN CLASSROOM
21ST CENTURY CLASSROOM [6 ]
PRELIMINARY STUDIES INTERVENTION AREAS Intentionally selecting infill sites at different points along the proposed pedestrian artery helps to plug the gaps in the urban form whilst contributing positive to the area as shown in the axonometric and schematic sketch plan below.
Primary Site Supplementary interventions
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PRELIMINARY STUDIES SKETCH DEVELOPMENT ROUTINE OF A PRIMARY PUPIL 1
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Back to classroom/ outdoor facilities for lessons
Classroom for registration
Assembly hall for morning briefing ect...
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Final lessons in classrooms/after school club
Lunch and afternoon play/sports
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To ensure the design had a considered approach, ST EAT
SPORT
THE ATRE
COMMUNITY KITCHEN/ FOOD HALL
thinking at an early stage about how the users would experience the spaces was vital. This played a role in helping to inform the massing of buildings
CP
and the programme of the spaces between. For example, thinking about how a primary school pupil
HALL
would go through their typical day helped to inform
CP GH
the arrangement of educational buildings across LIBRARY
NURSERY
AGRI CULTURE
the site; ensuring that the classrooms were in close proximity to the assembly hall and ensuring that there was a clear route to the lunch hall as well.
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A VISUAL LANGUAGE
EDUCATIONAL TYPOLOGY
ARCHWAY TYPOLOGY
The existing vacant school
This typology borrows cues from the plethora
building provided clues for
of railway arches in the Calton. These existing
the formation of a visual lan-
arches have been adapted to house different
guage for the primary school.
types of programme under the railway tracks
Referencing the Aldershot
or simply been used a new through routes.
housing scheme by Sergi-
Abstracting this motif into the form shown
son Bates Architects, the
above creates a language that will be recog-
exaggerated chimney stacks
nised by the locals. Also, the archways can
create a visual signature im-
create a sense of permeability.
plying that the homes are from the same house style. Extracting nuances from the roof structure of the existing school building helped to provide a visual signature for the proposed primary school interventions.
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MODEL MAKING EXPLORATIONS The use of physical models as a testing device was very helpful in understanding the project from a variety of scales. The site model was very useful as it allowed me to play with different forms to gain an understanding as to how the massing iterations sat within the context. In addition, creating a 1:20 model of one of the key spaces, the assembly hall, was also useful as it helped me to start visualising the interior of my space and think at an early stage about the material quality and framed views.
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The plans show a logical arrangement of buildings within the school ‘village’ and all the spaces between the buildings have a clear purpose. For example, the corner of the site towards the bottom west houses the caretaker’s hut coupled with cycle storage for the teaching staff. Likewise, the awkward triangular space behind the eastern classroom pavilion is a wildflower garden for the children to experience nature and spark their curiosity. One of the criticisms from a previous
LOCATION PLAN
interim review was that the classroom pavilions were good in principle with their social courtyards however, the utilitarian layout led to them becoming coming across as quite rigid. Therefore, you can see now in plan how these spaces have become more interesting with the introduction of mezzanine spaces and hidden tunnels into the playground spaces.
LOCATION PLAN
CONNECTIVE ROUTES SECTIONS & ELEVATION PROPOSED INTERVENTIONS
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SITE PLAN
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19
1.
SICK ROOM
2.
NURSERY/RECEPTION
3.
CLASSROOM PAVILION
4.
WILDFLOWER GARDEN
5.
RESIDENTIAL HOUSING
6.
CARETAKERS HUT
7.
KITCHEN/LUNCH HALL
8.
INDOOR GYMNASIUM
9.
STORYTELLING TOWER
10. STAFF PAVILION 11.
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ASSEMBLY HALL
12. GREENHOUSE 20
13. AGRICULTURAL BUILDING 14. PARENT’S WAITING AREA 15. COMMUNITY LIBRARY 12
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9
16. OUTDOOR MARKET 13
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17. 14
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PERFORMANCE SPACE
18. ALLOTMENTS 19. COMMUNITY EATERY 20. BREAD BAKING FURNACE
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4
5
2
1. SICK ROOM
6. CARETAKERS HUT
11. ASSEMBLY/COMMUNITY HALL
16. OUTDOOR MARKET
2. NUSERY/RECEPTION
7. KITCHEN / LUNCH HALL
12. GREENHOUSE
17. PERFORMANCE SPACE
3. CLASROOM PAVILLION
8. INDOOR GYMNASIUM
13. AGRICULTURAL BUILDING
18. ALLOTMENTS
4. WILDFLOWER GARDEN
9. STORYTELLING TOWER
14. PARENT’S WAITING AREA
19. COMMUNITY COOKING / EATERY
5.RESIDENTIAL HOUSING
10. STAFF PAVILLION
15.COMMUNITY LIBRARY
20. BREAD BAKING FURNANCE
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Section AA
Elevation BB
These visualisations aim to start to communicate the aura and feel of this scheme in a way that the orthographic and axonometric drawings don’t really show. For example, the image to the right showing the inside of the classroom starts to depict the playful nature of the space and how the open layout allows for flexibility which is vital in modern classrooms. Likewise, the entrance way perspective drawing illustrates the communal feel of the school buildings and how the shared language creates a sense of familiarity.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY
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02 SITOPIA GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
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CRITICAL POSITIONS CONCERNS
Life Expectancy by Electoral Ward
Our analytical research suggested key areas of concern such as a low life expectancy throughout Calton and the Gorbals compared to the whole of Glasgow. Additionally, the statistics indicate that the general health of people in Calton and the Gorbals is decreasing. Therefore, championing healthy living throughout the proposal could be one way to help reduce these alarming figures. Additional concerns include the disconnection between the river Clyde and the railway line created. Our development focuses on the Calton and Gorbals area and aims to stimulate growth and the connection between these areas.
STRATEGIC IDEAS
Exhibition spaces on Farm techniques
Agricultural Education / Research
AQUAPONICS & HYDROPONICS With the goal in mind to increase the life expectancy in the Calton and Gorbals, introducing new farming techniques seemed like a logical idea to produce healthy food for the area whilst also educating people about these new techniques. As shown in the axonometric drawing to the left, towards the north of Calton a hydroponic and aquaponic demonstration farm has been introduced to attract the public to this neglected area of the city. [24 ]
Community Engagement
Sustainably Reconnecting Calton & the Gorbals
ZONE A 1.
Hydroponics/Aquaponics demonstration farm
2. Redevelopment of existing meat market 3. Commercial & Residential space 4. Outdoor market space & seating area 5. Mental health facility 1
20
6. Residential/park 7.
Boulevard with stream towards River Clyde
8. Wild meadow garden with water infill 3
9. Community Park for existing residents 2
20. Flower beds along route to Necropolis
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SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT
SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT
The demonstration farm is the focus of Zone A and its unique form and large scale express that it is a new landmark in the city. The secondary built Udictisc iendaest, qui doles adictores amus versped environment which is more orthogonal its shape is more to utendig natior rem in utatur rest aut unto sympathetic et aut et amenvene eossimp orumquos cupienis its context, creating dae new aut routes and reinforcing existingas edges. Even demquas though imuscid explibu scimodi cipsaep resende nimendit ad the form of these interventions is sympathetic the programme is rather molo in eos sincipsuntem quam imus, se molorenimi, socially focused withvelendi the introduction of sedis outdoor space, autmental storeprerum eic market to beressimus posama Persperro rae. Oraecto officae. Itat of omnimolorro health facility, and flower beds, min all striving to improve this area the city. [25 ]
Conceptual sketch drawn by Charlotte Topham
SUSTAINABLE FISH FARMING & PUBLIC REALM
Above. Conceptual sketch massing & approach Since Zone C is next to the River Clyde, it seemed logical to mimic the river’s organicof nature through our architecture. The area of the masterplan is focused on the sustainable farming of fish again linking to the idea of healthy living and
Right. Axonometric drawing of Zone C
education. Additional programmes such as an aquatics centre and the river promenade respond to the river whilst also providing the area with facilities that promote healthy living and a better quality of life. The idea is that the development in this part of the Gorbals coupled with the new pedestrian routes will create a better connection between the two areas. [26 ]
ZONE C
13. Stream continuing towards River Clyde 14. Aquatics Centre 15. Fish Farming Demonstration Centre 16. Mini golf, restaurants, shops ect... 17.
Riverside promenade
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03 ‘FEEDING’ ON COMMUNITY DINGLE, LIVERPOOL
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PRELIMINARY STUDIES MANIFESTO Expanding on the original positions formulated in the group masterplan, this housing proposal is still very much focused on building on the community spirit that is already present in the Dingle. This manifesto attempts to integrate the production and sharing of food into the daily lives of the occupants and the wider community to help bring some of the countryside into the city. Also, this scheme aims to champion intergenerational living through the provision of a variety of housing typologies which relate to each other; thus, providing choice for the diverse society that we live in.
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The illustration by English painter Harry Rutherford indicates the rare animation of the rear alley space in traditional back-to-back terraced housing. This scheme tries to follow this narrative by creating semi-private space for the residents in between their private rear gardens to try and deviate from the narrow and dark back alleys present in the terraces found close to the site. Also, the Dingle already has a lot of social infrastructure. The Florrie already hosts social facilities such as a food union and outdoor market space. By integrating specific programmes such as allotments and outdoor market space, this proposal respects the work already done by the existing community and works hard to work with it instead of isolating itself from its context.
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PROPOSED PLANNING 1. COMMUNAL GARDENING 7 8
2. COMPOST BIN 3. BIKE STORAGE
3
2
4. WASTE BIN STORE 4
5. MICRO ORCHID 13
6. RAINWATER HARVESTING
1 5
7. SHARED LIFT
6
8. OUTDOOR MARKET 9. COMMUNITY HUB 10.OUTDOOR EATING 11. PLAYGROUND 12. ALLOTMENTS 9
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12
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13. OUTDOOR SEATING
3 BED TERRACE TYPOLOGY
Kitchen/Living Bathroom
Study or Kids Room
Bedroom 2
Store
WC
Terrace
Shower Study Living Room
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 3
2 BED APARTMENT Terrace
1 BED APARTMENT
Bedroom 2
Terrace
Bathroom
we often think about how families interact with other families. However, looking
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1
When thinking about social interactions
at precedents such as Goldsmith Street Laundry
by Mikhail Riches, social interaction within the household shouldn’t be neglected. For example, as shown in the 3-bed ty-
Bathroom
pology there are pausing spaces on the Laundry
stair landings and terrace which allow for
Kitchen & Living Kitchen & Living
family members to interact more with one another. Likewise in the apartment ty-
Access Balcony
pologies, there are intentional views and Access Balcony
pausing spaces for these interactions. [33 ]
Site section - Terraces
Site section - Apartments
PERSPECTIVAL VIEWS These graphic illustrations start to depict the feeling of some of the key spaces in this project. For example, the image below of the interior of the community hub illustrates the key visual connection to the existing Florie building and how the hub sits within the middle of the site. Also, the bird’s eye view to the bottom right indicates the community aura of the site envisaging how the residents would occupy their rear gardens and roof terraces. In addition, the visual to the top right shows the social effectiveness of introducing rear access balconies, in that the residents can almost have panoramic views of what is happening in the estate whilst enjoying their privacy if they wish.
DETAILED DESIGN Maintaining a vernacular language with the context whilst also being sustainably conscious were two main aspects that this scheme wanted to achieve. Therefore, to keep with the common red brick language of the context, red facing bricks are used for the facade of the apartments however the main structural component is cross-laminated timber. In addition, in order to follow the Passivhaus principles generous amounts of rockwool insulation are used in the envelope in order to produce a low U-Value. Corten steel is also used sparingly for flashing and cladding due to its low maintenance and its ability to be easing recycled or re-used. DETAIL A
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DETAIL B
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY
A - UNDERFLOOR
B - GREEN ROOF
C - GLAZING
D - BALCONY
E - ENVELOPE
Underfloor
heating
The green roof helps
As per the terraces
The rear balconies act
Following
is integrated into the
to absorb rainwater
triple glazed windows
as a brise soleil as well
sivhaus ideology of the
flats via the ground
and reduce the load
and doors are used to
as a social tool. This
terraces, a CLT & rock-
source heat pump.
on the drainage sys-
help reduce heat loss
provides solar shading
wool system is used for
This method is more
tem. In addition, it also
in the colder months.
in the summer since
the flats to guarantee
sustainable than re-
helps to reduce over-
All glazing is openable
a large portion of the
low amounts of heat
lying on fossil fuels.
heating in the summer.
to allow for ventilation.
building is south-facing.
loss and air leakage.
the
Pas-
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INTERIOR & LIGHTING
The large glazed windows & doors help to maximise the daylight recieved especially in the winter months
The rear balconies act as a brise soleil providing Recessing
the
bedroom
solar shading from harsh
from the facade creates
direct sunlight, and over-
a degree of solar shading
heating espcially in the summer months
The material and light quality of the interior spaces was given the same amount of attention as the exterior conditions. For example, even though for the housing the main internal material used is timber, there are subtle differences between the type of timber used to ensure clarity between items. This is evident in the image of the terrace house kitchen whereby the flooring is a light oak engineered floor whereas the cabinetry is made from birch plywood which has a slightly different grain. Also, the light material palette also ensures that the spaces receive daylight in a warm manner which wouldn’t be the case if a darker palette was used. [40 ]
4 BED TERRACE - KITCHEN
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04 AN ARCHITECT’S OFFICE SKENDLEBY, LINCOLNSHIRE
DETAILED DESIGN During my year out experience at Bowen Architects, I was given the opportunity to help design and detail our new office in the Lincolnshire Wolds.
25 X 50 battens on 3mm DPC attached to blockwork with 50mm timber screws
Even though this was a small project I had the
25 X 50 diagonally cut battens attched to blockwork with 100mm wood screws
benefit of being involved in a project from start to
25 X 50 diagonally cut battens attched to plywood with 30mm wood screws
completion which is not an opportunity many year out employees are able to experience. Thinking in
12mm birch plywood sheet cut to size
plan about the arrangement of spaces and views to the outdoors helped to develop my conceptual design skills and being involved in the detailed design also help me to strengthen my knowledge of assembly. In addition, arranging quotes and explaining the details to various contractors helped me to develop my communication skills.
INTERIOR SOUTH ELEVATION
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EXTERIOR
INTERIOR
© Peter Cook
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CIRRICULUM VITAE EDCUATION 2020-2022
Liverpool John Moores School of Art & Design M(Arch) Architecture - Current grade Distinction
2016-2019
Liverpool John Moores School of Art & Design BA (Hons) Architecture - Upper Second Class 2:1
2012-2016
King Edward’s VI Grammar School, Louth A Levels: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Cambridge Pre-U 1O GCSEs: A - C (including English, Geography, Graphic Design)
EMPLOYMENT 2022
Freelance Architectural Designer, Louth
2019-21
Bowen Architects Ltd, London / Skendleby Part I & Part II Architectural Assistant
2018
Matalan Distribution Centre, Knowsely Warehouse Operative
2017
Oxfam, Louth Sales Assistant
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SKILLS PROFILE Communication
During my year out I would often talk to clients and various local authorities which helped me to develop my verbal communication skills. Also, the process of drawing planning and building control documentation, helped to build on the visual communication skills I developed in university.
Teamwork
Working on different scale projects at Bowen Architects and collaborating with a range of specialists in the built environment, has helped improve my ability to work well in a team.
Creativity
Working with real world constraints in practice has helped me to quickly think of creative solutions from a problem solving perspective. Also, the conceptual thinking I developed in my Part I studies was beneficial when designing in practice and was a vital point of reference for my Part II studies.
Organisation
From organising my task lists in practice, to organising how I allocated my time at university, organisation has been a key skill that I have developed over time to help bring order to my daily/weekly schedule.
Planning and Building Control
During my time at Bowen Architects I was heavily involved in a number of approved building control and planning applications, therefore I have a good understanding of UK regulations.
SOFTWARE SKILLS Autodesk AutoCad
Enscape 3D & Vray
Autodesk Revit
Adobe Creative Cloud
SketchUp Pro
Microsoft Office
(Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Word, Powerpoint, Excel)