Yannis Hajigeorgis | Undergraduate | Final Portfolio by Yannis Hajigeorgis

The Angler’s Arsenal ‘End of the line’ rod manufacture & craft Yannis Hajigeorgis / 11005911 Final year (BaHons) Architecture & Planning University of the West of England

â&#x20AC;&#x153; There is no doubt what so ever about the influence of architecture and structure upon human character and action. We make our buildings and afterwards they regulate the course of our lives.â&#x20AC;?

Winston Churchill, addressing the English Architecture Association, 1924.

Contents Page

Restablishing a past tradition: A return Severn

sustainable

Fishing

the

The Process: Scheme Design

The Brief_

The Process_

Fishing_

Understanding the Manufacturing

Rod making_

process_

Traditional Craft vs State of the Art

Understanding the Craft process_

Manufacture_

The Architcture of control_

Region-wide_

The Architcture of Freedom_

The site_

Chemins du desir_

Fishign in the Region_

Architectural Response_

Identification_

Massing Explorations_

Masterplan_ Town Context: Two Worlds_

Developing the Craft and Manufacture

Architectural Progression_ Underpinning concept_ State of the the Art Rod Manufacturing_ The Tradition of craft_

The Proposal

Technical and Environmantal substatiation

Location Plan_

Architectural Elements_

The porposal_

Architectural Response: Materiality_

Elevations_

State of the art: Construction elements_

Elevations_

Traditional Craft: Construction elements_

Ground Floor plan_

Technical Section_

Ground Floor Servicing plan_

Environmental Strategy_

First Floor plan_

Building Weight and Costings_

Sharpness: A Future Community Change and growth over time_ Progression over time_ What the future may hold_

Critical Analysis

Strengths_

Roof Plan_

Weaknesses_

Long Section_

Improvements_

Realisation_ Long Section_

Appendices

Document Structure

The

Proposal

Technical Substantiation

Future C o mm u n i t y

Appendices

ANAL Y S I S Masterplan Design

P r o c e ss

The

Theoretical Precedents

The

Regional

Regional Sub

site

D & A Statement

Re-establishing a past tradition The process; Scheme Design Developing the craft and manufacture: Development content The Proposal Technical and Environmental Substanciation Sharpness: a Future Community Critical Analysis

Client:

Angling Trust Project:

Fishing rod manufacture and education centre at Sharpness Date: April 2015

Who is the Angling Trust? A new, single organisation to represent all game, coarse and sea anglers and angling in England. They seek to develop programmes with clubs to increase participation, particularly amongst groups who have yet to discover the joys of going fishing. They lobby government, campaign on environmental and angling issues endeavouring to fight pollution, commercial over-fishing at sea, over-abstraction, poaching, unlawful navigation, local bans and a host of other threats to angling. The proposed project looks to regenerate and re-establish the unique connection that Sharpness has with the Severn Estuary that it was established from. The development also looks to enhance the connections that the coastal community has with the southern coastal towns of Wales, the northern coastal towns of Devon and all those others that edge the perimeter of the Estuary further in-land. This aim is to be achieved through the promotion and advancement of the sustainable rod fishing industry in the region. The creation of a ‘stop-off’ or ‘Anchorpoint’ at Sharpness, due to its vital central point along the estuary. The project will enable more accessibility further in-land for fisherman travelling from the Severn’s mouth to the south west. Within Sharpness itself, the development looks to reduce the weight of the current industry through encouraging new ‘lighter’ industry. With the intention of establishing a stronger community that is connected and participates with the port and the industry, encouraging controlled expansion and desirability through the community itself.

Brief – Letter of Appointment Sharpness Development

01.09.2014 Client: Angling Trust Project: Fishing rod Manufacture and Craft The brief will firstly set out the basic spatial uses of the project from a functional point of view then it seeks to engage with the driving forces behind the development. Statement of requirements: The provision of space for the ‘high tech’ production of carbon fibre and fibreglass fishing rods The provision of space for the ‘Low tech’ production of specialist bamboo fishing rods Additionally: The future provision of educational facilities for: Navigation, Health and Safety, Entomology and Fly craft. The future provision of limited docking facilities to act as a ‘drop off/ pick up’ point for small scale fishing vessels of the Severn Estuary. The future provision of launching ramp facilities allowing local fishing boats to enter the estuary. Voluntary section 106 allocations for common space accessible to the surrounding community of sharpness and visitors, in order to enhance the interaction of the community with the estuary. Appraisal: Each building for the fishing rod manufacture (both ‘low tech’ and ‘high tech’) should offer different aesthetics respectively that will reflect the difference in the processes themselves. The sequence of the building uses should be clear in the spatial arrangement, from the ‘manufacture to education on to use’. Both the docking and launching facilities should be practical, accessible and efficient in their placement on the site and in sharpness as a whole. Easy vehicular and waterborne access should be essential to the viability of the project. The common space should seek to promote a community ‘hub’ or meeting/gathering point, with a point of interest, along with continuing to connect the inhabitants to the estuary as the overlying theme. This theme should also be continued throughout the project in its entirety.

FISHING

ishing has been a method of hunting for hundereds of thousands of years being practiced all over the world. The methods of fishing vary worldwide yet have simple values. Bait is attached to a retrievable line that can act as an extension of the fishermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s limb. Coastal waters, rivers, coral reefs, lagoons, and inlets maintain ecosystems and provide habitat for fish, invertebrates, marine mammals, corals, and plants. They also establish and create revenue for many local communities. Despite the existence of longstanding traditions to sustain local fisheries, there are many sites in which modern fishing practices, overfishing, environmental degradation, and development are imposing unprecedented pressure on the ecosystems. These pressures threaten the biological functions these aquatic systems perform, the wildlife they support, and the communities they nourish.

ROD MANUFACTURE

TRADITIONAL

STATE OF THE ART

The craft of rod making has been passed from generation to generation over the centuries, from rodsmith to apprectice. Rods are recieved in the form of hollow canes. The canes are split in half lengthwise with a heavy knife. The interior of the split cane contains thin partitions. They are removed with a chisel or cutting tool. The bamboo may then be heated briefly to harden. Canes are then cut into long strips. An accuracy is necessary to ensure that the strips will fit together properly then used to make a hexagonal blank. Some craftsmen use five strips to make a pentagonal blank. The strips are glued together under heavy pressure. Strong thread is wrapped around the strips to maintain pressure at the points where they meet. The glue is allowed to dry, the string is removed, and the blank is lightly sanded to remove excess glue and to provide a smooth surface.

The manufacturign process is both a technical and mechanical process, requiring soley expertise for machine control. A sharp blade cuts around the template, the shape varies with the type of rod being made, but generally resembles a tapering rectangle. One edge of the cut sheet is heated in order to attach it to a tapered steel mandrel. The sheet is oriented so that the fibers line up along the length of the mandrel. The mandrel is rolled between two heated metal rollers, known as platens, that apply pressure. A thin film of a synthetic polymer is wrapped around the layers of fiber. The wrapped mandrel is heated in an oven to about 150-180째 C for about 30-60 minutes. The mandrel is removed from the hardened fiber by using a pressurized ram. The polymer film is removed. The blank is lightly sanded. It is then coated to give it a smooth finish.

Region-Wide: Analyisis of its Assets and Opportunities - see â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;design and access statementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

The Severen has been a key waterway i nto the Uk for hundr eds of

years,

major

with

1hr 38 mins. 72.8 miles

industrial

Birmingham

towns built on the connectivity it

unlocked.

fishing has grown

that The

industry

thrived around

economies

and the and

G lo u c e s t e r 48 mins. 19.8 miles

S h a r p n e ss

communities that it

has generated.

B406

A38

B r i s to l 38 mins. 24.3 miles

Exeter 1hr 52 mins. 95.6 miles

Existing angling

Desirable angling

connections

Fishing in the Region - see ‘design and access statement’

Hock Cliff

Tewkesbury

Newent

Cheltenham

Tibberton

Gloucester

The Noose

The Ridge

Sharpness

Whitecroft

Saniger Sands

Stroud Lydney

Sharpness A38

Berkeley

KEY

Angling facilities

EST

UA RY

Clubs

Haywood Rock

Coaches

Local Fishing Spots

1_ Bass Cod Smooth Hound Spotted ray Whiting

Sharpness

Major Overlapping Migration

2_ Conger Eel Whiting

Cub Grayling Trout Bream Roach

Local Fishing Spots

Zander Pike Barbel Carp Salmon

Identification: Sharpness Itself - see â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;design and access statementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Farmland

Open Space: Unattended

Open Space: Attended

Forest

Boat Routes: commercial & leisure

Potential green connections

Views to exploit

Identification of key elements to be utilised

Vital nodes to connect community

Masterplan: Move to change - see ‘design and access statement’

Establishment of a green corridor. A reduction in the ‘wieght’ of the current industry. Introduction of a ‘Hub’.

Re-establishment an re-routing of the existing road. Pahse 1 of housin 9 2 hectares). Introduction of a cycle and pedestrian coastal path. Establishment of a green boundary.

Landscaping and development of now established green corridor. Phase 2 housing (to reach green boundary). The allocation for potential industrial expansion to the south (to reach green boundary).

The

m asterplan

advocat es

Production

Theoretical Education

Practical Education

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

that

o v e r time the town of S harpness will

cease

p oint

h e a v y industrial use. T h e i ndustry and residence will g r o w t h and integrate o ver time due

its

economic

n ecessity

a n d i mportance. The strong link to

the

estuary

gives

basis

f o r t he fishing industry. ‘ T h e Angler’s Arsenal’ is to act a s t h e spearhead for development t h a t will begin this ch ange for S h a r p ness,

the

gr owth

a u x i l iary industry and tourism that

will

Each

Phase

inevitably of

the

ensue.

development

w i l l encourage more tourism and e c o n o mic prosperity leading to t h e n ext phase. T h e t idal range, though severe i n i t s level changes, will have impact as

t he

upon

the

practical

processes, education

r e q u i res no depth of water in o r d e r to be carried out.

Town Context: Two Worlds

Sharpness is de fined by two destict â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;worldsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Tha t o f t h e h e a v y i n d u s t r y a n d that of the weak residential vein that runs thro u g h t h e s i t e . T h e p r o p o s a l seeks to interg rate the two by promoting a stron g c o m m u n i t y t h a t w i l l g r o w and re-define t he town as an anchor of fishing al o n g t h e e s t u a r y .

Re-establishing a past tradition The Process; Scheme Design Developing the craft and manufacture: Development content The Proposal Technical and Environmental Substanciation Sharpness: a Future Community Critical Analysis

The Processes: Requirments

High Tech requirements table

Frequency High

Circulation Acoustic Privacy Visual Privacy Adaptability Blackout Ability AV Equipment Intergration Storage Security Furniture Vehicular Access

Medium

Performance Low

High

Medium

Low

Low Tech requirements table Frequency High

Circulation Acoustic Privacy Visual Privacy Adaptability Blackout Ability AV Equipment Intergration Storage Security Furniture Vehicular Access

Medium

Performance Low

High

Medium

Low

Understanding the Manufacturing Process Rolling

Cutting

The

process

with

begins

cutting

and

Material

pla c e d

The

material

a tapered heate d s t e e l

mandrels

shaping of the material

mandrel,ensuring

taken

using

line

(wrapping)

the

material

pre-con ditioned

stencils.

fib r e s

3.5

then

are

metre-high required

ovens

spinning

the process.

machine.

S u b s e q u e n t l y , theâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cookingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

metal mandrels t o g i v e

with

synthetic

at 150 degrees cel. for

that deretmin the type,

give

polymer

(cellophane)

between 60 and 90 minutes

length

blanks.

the

Care

measurments and

flexibility

finished

must

rod.

t aken

around

wrapped

Blanks are then wrapped

precise

Floowin

the

Cooking

Wrapping

shapes Heated

(Platens) pressure

then and

the

rollers apply

ro l l

the

thin

preperation

cooking.

This

out

air

the

ensure that the rod is

material tightly a r o u n d

between

the

true.

the mandrel.

and mandrel.

for forces

trapped material

blanks

b o t h s h r i n k s a n d h a rd e n s resin,

toughening

the

material. Resins in the graphite

will

combine

g i v i n g t h e r o d s t r e ng t h .

Releasing

The

m andrel

Curing

then

The

high

places on a curing rack

p r e s s u re Ram. The film is

or hanger to allow them

r e m o v e d also. Teh blank

to fully dry. Then the

The machines used within the state of the art process

blank rods continue on

demand

to be poshed on a buffing

The sequential linear requirments of the production

p r o t e c tive lacquer ( a

machine.

line inform the internal spatial layout. Applying

d i p p i n g process).

rods are hot glued with

the

eyes

rings)

stored

architecture, ensures that the external form will

removed

and

using

s a n ded

then

f i nally

buffed

coated

and

blanks

are

Finally

(circular sent

until

then

collected

distribution.

the

for

Architectural response

specific

hypothesis its

spatial

that

predominent

‘Form

arrangement

relevance

reflect the processes within.

‘form.’

F u n c t io n ’ ,

within

due

i nd u s t r i a l

Understanding the Craft Process

The raw material (Bamboo) is

firstly

harden.

flamed

The

(brittle)

hardened

cane

then

split using a divider and hammer, into six pieces.

The of

six the

split cane

sections are

then

p l a c e d i n a lo n g g r o o v e d channels The

craftsman

shaved.

then

uses

a shaving tool to level out and smooth the canes.

The

six

gathered

c a n es onto

are a

then

spindle

machine. Then cotton line i s w o u n d a r o un d t h e r o d to

bind

then

it.

pasted

The

rod

with

resin

a n d a l l o w e d to d r y .

O n c e t h e r e s in h a s d r i e d the rod is again shaved to

remove

The

rod

th e n

heated

and

flexed

in t o

shape,

the

master

moulded

craftsman.

inpurities.

The influence of theoretical boundaries

comands

the

spatial configuration. The influence to and

the

use

the is

offers

designer

imperative

room

for

addaptation or alteration. The

process

manufacture to

the

follows dictates

form, the the

imperative

Architectural Response

the

form

function patterns

use. The process

the

and of

The Architcture of control: The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;High Roadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

The

influence

theoretical boundaries comands

the

spatial

configuration.

The

influence

the

designer to the use is imperative and offers no room for addaptation or The

alteration. process

manufacture imperative form,

follows and

the

the is

the

form

function

dictates

patterns of use.

the

Curing Releasing Cooking

â&#x20AC;&#x153;the basics of what makes a High Road Wrapping

b u i l d i n g a c q u i r e i t c h a r a c t e r - h ig intent, duration of purpose, duration

Rolling

of care, time, and a steady supply of confident dictators.â&#x20AC;?

Cutting

Storing Circulating

Spatial Layout

Circulatory Use

Steward Brand (1994)

The Architecture of freedom: The ‘Low Road’ (The ‘segal method’ of self-build)

The influence of this theoretical and r e a l i s tic boundary set f o r t h by Steward Brand comands the spatial c o n f i g uration of the d e s i g n to be freeing. Often related to the ‘segal’ vernacular style of selfbuild. The influence of t h e d e s igner to the use is i m p e r a tive and offers no r o o m f or addaptation or a l t e r a tion. The process o f t h e manufacture is i m p e r a tive to the form, a s t h e form follows the f u n c t i on and dictates the p atterns of use. I t i s for this reason that the spaces have b e e n d esigned to enable ‘ p e r f e ct’ functional u s e f or the rod craft p r o c e s s to take place. The freedom that is i n fused into the p r i n c p les of ‘Low tech’ A r c h i t ecture can also be r e f l e c ted within design t o p r o motes freedom of u s e a n d adaptation.This i s t h e key principle.

“ l o w - v i s a b i l i t y , l o w - r e n t , n o - s t y le , h i g h - t u r n o v e r . M o s t o f t h e w o r l d ’ s wo r k Circulatory Use

i s d o n e i n L o w R o a d b u i l d i n g s , a n d ev e n i n r i c h s o c i e t i e s t h e m o s t i n v e n t iv e creativity, especially youthful creativity, will be found in Low Road buildings taking full advantage of the licence to try things.” Steward Brand (1994)

Spatial Layout

â&#x20AC;&#x153;an

optimal

accordance

with

not

Simply erosion

way

plant

inform

design

natural

design grass you need

Myhill,

human

them

seed

about to

pathways

behaviour,

and

where

be.

(2004)

all.

let the

the paths

Desire Lines: Chemins du desir

‘Nomanian Natural Selection’

Gaston Bachelard

Donald Norman

Park ‘desire line’

An example of the ‘Normanian Natural Selection’ can be seen in Copenhagen. The constant (illegal) use of a specific pedestrian route was eventually established as a bike only road by the authories. This was not a feature designed by the city plannners but by the users of the road, a naturally selected ‘desire line’.

Copenhagen

Architectural Response: Development of Form

The minimum spatial requirements for a single state of the art unit.

The minimun spatial requirments for a single traditional craft workshop unit.

The duplication of the traditional craft workshop unit.

The addition of a third traditional craft workshop unit.

Duplication of the state of the art manufacturing unit.

Exploration to the arrangement of the traditional craft workshop units to establish a more profound connection.

Duplication of the state of the art manufacturing unit.

Combining both to enhance interation.

Exploration to the arrangement of the traditional craft workshop units to establish a connection to the landscape.

Stacking of traditional craft workshop units enhancing relationship amoungst occupants.

The conflict of the two worlds to create a dynamic

Cranking of the structure to reflect the site topography . Re-adjustment of traditional units in line with the state of the art unit.

Re-alightnment of the traditional units to suit both the solar attributes of the loaction along with the occupant’s requirments. A ‘personalisation.’

Massing Explorations: Site Specific

The

inital

explorations in

massing where

understanding

importnat

key the

relationships

between

each

the

e l e m e n t s . T h e i mp o r t a n c e o f the

connections

influence

t h e w a y i n w h i ch t h e u s e r s pass

from

another. the

one

When considering

principles

linesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

space

essential

is to

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;desire

evidently

co n s i d e r

the

positioning

the

seperate

a rc h i t e c t u r a l

all

e l e m e n t s i n r e at i o n t o o n e a n o t h e r . T e h r ea l t i o n s h i p s e n c o u r a g e a n d s ug g e s t l i n e s of use, enabling no need for p h y s i c a l e s t a b li s h m e n t .

Architectural Progression: Development from a linear process to built form

MANUFACTURING PROCESS Sequential process

Connectied sequential process

Duplicated process

Semi-sequential process

Circulated semisequential process

Semi-sequential process with internal freedom

CRAFT PROCESS

Combination of the two processes

Adapting through introducing theory of freedom of movement

Epiphytic connection introduced

Underpinning concept: The combining of two worlds

Both inperfect and free from constraint the archiecture refelct the rods produced. Though seemingly inperfect, they are functional and fit for purpose, moulded by the use for the use. The design infromed in this way, exactly and presciently satifies the requirments. The freedom of the ‘Low Tech’ evokes adaptation.

T h e concept the co -existence of b o th the tranditiona l world of rod m a nufacture and that of the State o f the Art. Dominence and futre g r owth for the sustainable and t r aditional method of manufacfture t h at is the sustaina ble future of f i shing in the area.

The concept seeks to mimic the immaculate nature of the process to reflect the pristine process of state of the art rod manufacture. Mechanical aesthetic that is perfect in from and earganomics as a machine is for its purpose. Both effective and efficient, the form ‘perfect’ for use.

State of the the Art Rod Manufacturing The of

m e c h a n i ca l state

rod

process the

art

a mn u f a c t u r i n g

suggests

that

the

environment that houses the process must refect it. the

The

combination

process

principles

and

of the

control

that are neccessary for a

smooth

and

efficient

manufacturing

process

are

r e f e l c te d

within

the designed aesthetic. The

mechines

and

mechanical systems that are

required

cool

and

heat/

extract/air

condition

ar e

raw

there form when not hidden within

structure. road as

has a

buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The

been

designed

monolitic

unforgiving

High and

structure

that refects its purpose and processes within. Mechanical systems

The Tradition of craft: Epiphytic Architecture

The Intermediate_ A

s t r uc t u r a l

deck

base

co v e r i n g

entire

rooftop

High

road

provides for

the

platform

expansion of

Designed

continuious encourage

the as

layer and

and Low a to

enable

freedom of growth. The base of the low road

the

structure a

development road.

the

The very nature of t h e ‘Low is

road’

one

and

struct u r e self

dependant

upon

its

relia n c e

surroundin g s .

Whether materials This

bu i l d

for

build i n g

servic n g .

reliant

resembles

nat u r e

that

Epyphytic organism t h a t growth

harmlessly

another.

The

upon

des i g n

concepts behind the ‘ L o w road’ of

evoke

the

structures

the

other.

housedd

central

The

‘high

that

into

ro a d ’

beneath.

road’

(Water,

servi c e s

structure tap

des i g n

chimney

the

‘Low

upon

around

provides to

relia n c e

servi c e s

extraction for

and

th e i r

own use. Similar to t h a t of

the

Illegal Favela Elactrictity Supplies

structu r e s

the

electricity)

Teh

electricity

the Favelas of Brazi l .

Epiphytic Concept

The proposal: Location Plan

The to

Anglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s be

and

Arsenal

both

social

economic

catalyst

for

Sharpness. The development is

located

coast

futhiest

the

west

the

to wn

the

most

e nd

the

industrial core. The

proposal

expresses

Phase one of the development suggested Looking

Sharpness.

deta il

the

rod making facilties that will kick-start the change.

The porposal: Natural footprints

Elaborates the duality of the manufacturing methods of rod production. The project seeks to As time passes the desire lines begin to become apparent as the softwood deck wears and the userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choices evident.

Proposed Elevations

East Elevation 1:100 @ A3

North Elevation 1:100 @ A3

Proposed Elevations

South Elevation 1:100 @ A3

West Elevation 1:100 @ A3

Proposed Plan: Ground Floor Plan

Proposed Plan: Ground Floor Servicing Plan

Proposed Plan: First Floor Plan

Proposed Plan: Roof Plan

Occupied Proposed Plan: First Floor Plan

Occupied Proposed Plan: Roof Plan

Long Section 1:50 @ A2

Realisation_

Architectural Elements

Low Road - Craft

Structural Deck - intermediate element

High Road - Manufacture

Architectural Response: Materiality

1_ Concrete High Road Manufacture

2_ Luccon Translucent Concrete

As the form follows the fuction of the processes within so too does the materiality. With the Low road constructed of accessible and easily manipulated materials and the High road set and as pre-determined materials to ensure control of the userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visability and input.

3_ Douglas Fir (softwood) Decking 4_ Larch Cladding

Low Road Craft

State of the art: Construction elements

Raft foundation

A d o u b l e sk i n

construction is set

precast concrete

as the base element

wall construction

of the builing

is to act as a

at 300mm deep

structural load

with 600mm ridges

bearing base for

allong the external

the low road world

flanking walls.

above.

The chimneys act as a physical connection between the two. Constructed as precast hollow c o n c r e t e c o r e s t o b e e p y p h y t i c a l ly t a p e d i n t o b y t h e l o w r o a d o c c u p a n t s.

Pre-cast concre te

Pre-fabric a t e d

chimneys house

slabs fit to g e t h e r

the main servic es

to finalis e t h e

for the state

complete Hig h r o a d

of the High road

construction . P r e -

manufacturing

fabricate d i n

building.

order to fi t t h e irregular f o r m .

Traditional Craft: Construction elements

Following Aravena’s concept for freedom the traditional structures have been ‘initially’ designed. The base and basic enclosure structures are composed of simple timber insulated construction to allow them to be easily adapted. As a ‘Low Road’ architectecture, the designer’s influence is to establish a begining to the architecture, offering only the basic structural elements required with little input toward form. As a process with functionality as key the plan is thoughtfully considered and designed.

The designs of Alejandro Aravena are app i e d o n a simple p rincple that enables the adaptation a n u n i q u e freedom to prosper once inhabitance have o c c u p i e d the arch itecture. Aravena as the architec t d e s i g n s only 50% of the architecture, then once o c c u p i e d , the user moulds the architecture’s future . Initial designed i nput (pre- occupation )

The

remaining

structure, as Aravena’s a r c h i t ectural evokes,

type

will

evolve

a n d b e moulded to the users

requirements,

c a p a b i lities e c o n o m ic The

and

situation.

structure

grow to

will

refection

the

The loads between the structures above and below will be transfered down through the base ‘High Road’ structure beneath. The structure will be purposefully over-engineered to accomodate for the ‘low tech’ world to be able to grow above, with no additional structural requirements.

occupant’s

p r i o r i ties within the o c c u p a nts own personal working as

p a rt

environment of

the

p r o d u c tion As

the

craft

process.

structure

not

fully

proposed,

the

final

materials

are

speculatory

the

‘Low

nature

road’,

due

the

however

t i m b e r would initialy be

i m plemented

s t r u c t ural element.

User input (post occupation)

Technical Section: Technical Substantiation

1:20 Section Detail (@ A1) A technical detail highlighting the connection between the two worlds.

Environmental Strategy: Technical Substansiation

Ventilation Strategy

Ventilation Chimneys

The high road structure will be entirely mechanically ventilated and lit, reliant entirely on the design for its practicality. The low road structures will be self sufficient with natural ventilation and lighting. However, the low road structures will ‘tap into’ the utilities within the chimneys that tower upwards and add each specific utility to their strategy. Explained within the principles of the ‘Epiphyitic’ architecture. The water will be collected from the tidal current, pumped into a system (storage tank), then filtered and dispersed into the building.

Summer Lighting Strategy

Winter Lighting Strategy

Water Extraction Strategy Proposed Ventilation Strategy

Alternate Strategy: Future consideration

Technical Substansiation: Building Weight, Costing and Materials

recycled

panel

timber

Fir

floor

500mm raft with 700mm ribs

85mm Insulation

60mm screed finish

F o u n d a t i o n Construction

double skin precast SIP wall panel 200mm concrete 75mm insulation 200mm concrete

Wall Construction

200mm precast concrete reinforced slab

75mm insulation

60mm screen

Roof Construction

150x220mm joists

50mm Douglas decking

Deck

150x200mm floor joists

Wool insulation

13mm Plywood floor finish

Floor Construction

10mm skirting board

panel

recycled

13mm Plywood finish

Wool insulation

144x27x4800 Silver Larch Cladding

Wall construction

Intermediate Connection Detail

1:20 Foundation Detail @A3

1:20

Change and growth over time

At point of design (pre-occupation)

At point of initial occupation

Settleing in Patterns of youth begin to become established

Growth over time Clear lines of desire

What the future may hold: Precedent Studies

The UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St Werburghs eco vi l l a g e i s an example of a settlement t h a t h a s grown naturally with its inh a b i t a n c e as the

the

driving

settlement

force. at

However,

Cristi a n i a

Copenhagen is a more profound e x a m p l e of a truely organically claim e d l a n d . The

inhabitance

have

estab l i s h e d

near â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;city stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with total c o n t r o l . A

strong

community

squatters

has flourished and built t h e i r o w n unique The

houses

and

inhabitance

auxilary

have

gathered

building

moulded

them

uses.

resou r c e f u l l y materi a l s

and

ex p l i c i t l y

distinctive and individual f a s h i o n s to create a alternative com m u n i t y .

The linear Village â&#x20AC;&#x153;Japanese linear village : a beautifully articulated spin e of growth... This kind of villa g e i s universal and frequently seen i n t h e East.â&#x20AC;? --Fumihiko Maki, (Not e s o n Collective Form) The precedent is selected a s a n example of a settlement tha t h a s grown naturally along a common spine or element. As Sharpnes s h a s its coastline the linear v i l l a g e clings to the road, with ea c h o f the individual structures migr a t i n g towards the road. The communi t y a t sharpness could follow the pri n c i p l e advocated in this commune.

What the future may hold: Porposal

time

pas ses

community

beg ins

settle

gro w

along

shoreline.

The

the

and

already

est ablished

anchor

point

‘The

Angler’s

Arsen al’

has

become

catal yst

for

the

creation

identity centred fishing

for

S harpness

around trade.

The

the new

industry brings various professions, businesses and residence t o settle in Sharpness.

Critical Self -Analysis

Strengths

Weaknesses

- The scheme as a whole is creative

- The n a t u r e o f t h e s i t e i s v e r y

and ambitious.

indust r i a l .

- It is also unique and fully meets

the requirements of my brief and

really

its relationship to Sharpness.

was ha r d t o g r a s p t h e t h e o r y a n d

really

tried

make

the

project my own piece of work. I struggled design

half-way

pro cess

slightly

prone

through

because to

listening

the was to

advice from too many people and forgetting

that

was

own

project. -

change

has for

potential Sharpness

fishing community.

envoke

and

the

Improvements time -

first

design

influenced

that

educational

theory,

- The b a l a n c e b e t w e e n t h e t h e o r y allowing

peroga t i v e s

was

myself

would

development

really l e t i t d r i v e t h e d e s i g n . and

was

design

difficult

mamang e . - The b u i l d i n g s t r u g g l e s t o c o n n e c t with i t s i m m e d i a t e l a n d s c a p e .

with

firstly of

additional

continue

the

aspect

pier

the

the and

project

to encourage the future expansion. -

The

could

landscaping also

around

the

site

informed

the

underpinning concept of the project. -

The

design

could

continue

the

desire lines theory into Sharpness to make a stronger connection.

- It w a s v e r y d i f f i c u l t t o d e s i g n

the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;l o w r o a d â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s t r u c t u r e s d u e t o

considering the materiality of the

the fa c t t h a t t h e v e r y i d e a s b e h i n d

landscaping and facade treatment of

them w e r e t h a t t h e y w e r e n o t t o

the state of the art building.

be inf l u e n c e d b y t h e d e s i g n e r .

would

put

time

into

Appendices

Bridge Workshop

The

bridge

the

task

bridge to

set

designing

that

connect

part

workshop would

begin

Sharpness

the

a as

masterplan

proposal. Our

design

was

located

within the luxuary yacht docking

area

north

Sharpness.

the The

bridge was to connect the pedestian path along the Sharpness

canal

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;mainlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

the

industrial

centre. The

bridge

two

divides

seperate

into

pieces

allowing the canal boats to

pass.

revokes raise

the

The the

slipt

also

need

bridge

above

the canal and pedestrian Initial model

level.

T h e complete form in angled to direct views at the cen t r a l p o i n t of

the

bridge

down

the

Sahrpness

canal.

The

materi a l s

chosen

( g l ass adn metal mechanical fixings) allow uninterupted v i e w s i n t o t h e water, creating a n experience for the user similar t o w a l k i n g u p o n the water.

Workign final model

Writing Workshop

Problem Point 1 Problem

Problem Point 2 Problem: A discovery, Find, letter, object

Obstacles

Set up: Who? Where?

Resolution

Yannis Hajigeorgis_ 11005911_ Writing workshop_ A short storey_ Three characters: A family of hikers strolling along t h e c a n a l s i d e The teenage outsider in a group The lonely widower looking for his d o g The teenage outsider in a group – c h a r a c t e r b a c k s t o r y : Shorter, paler in skin tone than t h e o t h e r s . C l o t h e d i n d a r k , s c r u f f y a t t i r e . A l w a y s a few steps behind the rest of the g r o u p . T h o u g h t i m i d a n d s h y m u c h s m a r t e r t h a n t h e o t hers, yet conceals this reality, af r a i d t o b e r e c o g n i s e d .

STORY

“Fenton! Fenton! Jesus Christ Fent o n ! ” y e l l e d a d e e p m a s c u l i n e v o i c e . A m a n a p p e a r e d f r o m behind the vast piles of rubble an d m e t a l , a r r a n g e d i n o r g a n i s e d m a s s e s w i t h i n t h e y a r d . Again the man shrieked “Fenton! F e n t o n ! ” t h o u g h t h e r e w a s n o r e p l y . A d e e p s i l e n c e f e l l on the yard, with only a few cree k s o f t h e g i g a n t i c m e t a l w a r e h o u s e s t h a t o u t l i n e d i t s curtilage. The man ventured on, an d o v e r , a n d u n d e r a l l m a n n e r o f t w i s t e d m e t a l a n d r u bble, consistently calling out the n a m e . U n t i l , a f t e r s u r v e y i n g t h e e n t i r e y a r d , a n d w i t h hope fading he came across a huge s t e e l d o o r s l i g h t l y a j a r . An icy breeze gushed toward the ag e d m a n , t a k i n g h i s b r e a t h f o r a m o m e n t . H e t u r n e d a w a y and coiled up, as if to protect hi m s e l f f r o m a n i m a g i n a r y f o e . A s h e t u r n e d

Old man looking for his dog, stumb l e s u p o n s o m e t h i n g h e d o e s n ’ t e x p e c t . Finds young boy whilst searching, c l i m b i n g t h e b e a m s i n a b a n d o n e d w a r e h o u s e Become friends (man has lost his w i f e a n d i s u p s e t ) Teaches boy and helps and learns f r o m h i m Dun dun dun… Does boy really exist???!

1:1 Workshop

Modelling