LAURA OAKES

DESIGN & TECHNICAL PORTFOLIO

BSc ARCHITECTURE

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P1 SITOOTERIE....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Pg. 3

P2 MEASURED DRAWING...................................................................................................................................................................................................... Pg. 10

TRIP SKETCHES...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Pg. 14

P3 FROME, SOMERSET - SITE ANALYSIS............................................................................................................................................................................ Pg. 16

P4 TWILIGHT HOMES............................................................................................................................................................................................................. Pg. 26

P6 TECHNICAL Pg. 43

P5 ENTERPRISE LAB.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. Pg. 54

P6 TECHNICAL Pg. 77
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BRIEF SITE ANALYSIS - CHARACTERISTICS OF PLACE

To produce a concept that requires a considered amount

of understanding to its site and context. This is known as a
Sitooterie which is a Scottish colloquial term meaning a place
to sit out in.

Within this project there needed to be a clear connection to

place and how you were to intervene forming a dialogue 1:200
between context and intervention. Therefore by enriching the
users experience within the surrounding area.
QUALITY OF LIGHT
Requirements:

Accommodate the activity of sitting between 1 & 4 people

Sittooterie must not leave any damage to the site if removed

OPEN & ENCLOSED - SENSORY

PASSAGE OF TIME IMPORTANCE OF COLOUR

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CONCEPT SKETCHES
BUILDING DEVELOPMENT
First instinct of desired form was the existing central
tree which dominated Kingsmead Square. It is rather
a dark space under the tree therefore felt it was most
fitting to embrace this and start within the tree itself.
I then moved on to looking at tree rings to create an
enclosed seating which can be seen in the central
column of sketches.
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DEVELOPMENT
Not satisfied with this direction I began to look at the
history of Bath, leading to the Romans. Then looking at
tall buildings around Bath and general Roman fortress
towers. In-keeping with the existing trees the final
concept appeared and to have a two storey seating
platform, to be reach within the tree and to also stand
tall like a tower to create some privacy for the users.
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PROPOSAL DESIGN STATEMENT
The design originated from the designated area to
simply evenly spread the seating around Kingsmead
Square. Combining its location and aligned position
with the two existing trees it felt most fitting and
appropriate to have a similar organic representation.
(This can be seen on the site analysis)
After various design attempts and no real purposeful
form, a step back was taken to the Site analysis of
Public Vs Private and this formed the divide between
levels. Open base (public) and enclosed top (private).
The central trees leafage will partly enclose the top
and give a feel of being within the tree will be present.
This simple two storey Sitooterie could be perceived as
bulky, therefore the walls are made of evenly spaced
timber cladding strips and are attached to a frame. This
also allows the private space to be clear when in use
due to the gaps, because if it were completely enclosed
this could put off the public to come and explore the
space. Essentially stripping down the cladding basically
leaves a raised floor and supports which can withhold
stairs.
BACK ELEVATION 1:50 Timber frame construction the Floor will be in a
circular form and will be joined in segments, there will
be floor joists crossing through the rounded floor and
this floor will be raised by slotting into timber posts.
The posts will also have a thin steel rail in a circular
formation attached above and below the floor plate.
These rings are there to support the cladding which will
be bolted together.
As this area of the square is least used the design
is to encourage people to freely use this space as
seating around the square is fully used at lunch time.
The inner wall structurally holding the stairs is the
only solid component and the outer wall for the stair
case is glass. Too much opaque material will begin to
overpower the view of the existing Georgian buildings.
The concept of the organic interpretation also was
encouraged by looking at Baths architecture, a lot of
major buildings have the power to overlook and stand
prominent amongst their surroundings. This is what the
design intends to achieve. To deepen into the city of
Bath brings the origins of the Roman Empire, and there
was a massive use of forts/towers for protection and
defence. Hence the upper level of the design is to allow
the user to feel protected and hidden away from the
square for privacy.
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TECHNICAL

SECTION 1:20 PLAN 1:50

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BRIEF MEASUREMENTS ON SITE

1:100

Architects of the past found producing detailed

measured drawings to be a useful tool in
developing and showcaseing their drafting
skills. Therefore this task was to measure the
Victoria Art gallery in Bath, and to reproduce
cetain details in a precise manner, by doing so
outlines a better understanding of Architecture
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and its form.

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ELEVATION DETAIL PROJECTION

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1:50 1:5 1:5 1:5

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TRIP SKETCHES
GLOUCESTER SERVICES, BIRMINGHAM & WORCESTER LIBRARY

BIRMINGHAM

SERVICES WORCESTER

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P3 FROME, SOMERSET - SITE ANALYSIS

WORK TITLES
BRIEF

Before a design project there is an important need to

gather contextual analysis of the site AND the area
(town). Understanding the place and people can
really influence architectural form and function of a
design, along with geographical contours, history,
politics, landscape and views, materiality, shops and
food, and opportunities or issues.

Therefore analysis took place in 12 groups to study

these factors as there would be too much ground to
cover as an individual in a tight two week period, my
groupdtook analysis of noise, accoustics and sounds.

How to undertake Site/contextual analysis:

Desktop research and understanding what

process/ equipment would be needed.

Visiting Frome

Graphically communicating information in a

finished document

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ROUTE MAP SOUND TYPOGRAPHY

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ALL SOUND TYPOGRAPHIES - This map is a cmbination of the four main sounds observed within the route taken DECIBEL SOUND MAPS

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FEELINGS MAP SOUND WAVES

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DIGITAL PREZI PRESENTATION

CONCLUSION
From our studies we have been able to draw
some clear conclusions. It is quite obvious that
the
dominant sound present in Frome is traffic. When
outside, no matter where you are in the town the
sound of the traffic is present. However, in various
parts of the town, such as in Victoria Park or the
Recreation Ground, the sound of the traffic is
less obvious and more peaceful sounds of nature
can be heard. Although the town feels quaint,
traditional and peaceful, modern day noises such
as cars and construction are dominant.

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BRIEF

For those who have retired it is essential Requirements:

their living facilities accommodate an
active life style that in time will adapt 4 - 8 Private units
to their elderly age. Therefore a facility
was to be deisgned for people 60 years Communal space internally/ exter-
old and above, yet not to feel as if one nally
was in anyway disabled mentally or
physically.

The accommodation needs to provide for

possible changes in ones health such as
circulation, access, visability and care.
Within the design this flexibility is needed
but executed discretely.

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PERSONAL RESPONSE TO FROME AND SITE 1
In the previous project P3, working with sound really
subjected this outcome as I felt Frome was very
picturesque and the main attractions that I found
endearing are shown above. However throughtout the
majority of these locations sound played are large part
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SITE ANALYSIS
on my experience in this town, therefore you see the their hard to notcie as this is the impression I got after
roads dictacting my view on Frome. looking at the rest of Frome, this is a site which is out
the way from these attractive views and needs to be
In comparison to these colourful locations there are two uplifted.
smaller black and white images that represent site 1,
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USERS NEEDS USER
USER SCENARIOS
SCENARIOS
In the UK 55 is rather early to rather early to retire, however if this couple had the opportunity to retire
now this is their thoughts
Man I like to keep
active, even if it is
going for walks,
but space for my
exercise bike would
be preferred
What do you think about a
shared allotment or green
house? if I had to share
then I would, but I would
prefer my own space even
if it were growing a few
flowers
= own garden OR balcony
Since being on my
own it gets lonely,
so somewhere that
I could just sit and
drink tea with others
would be nice,
would like to meet
new people
My budgie likes being by
the window, always sings
when suns out. Makes
me happy
I have trouble sleeping as
I live on the main road so
a quiet bedroom would be
lovely
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Woman my cat is
important, space would be Man love to garden, I
needed for her climbing also like working in my shed
Woman very frame and litter tray. She is doing wood work in my shed,
into gardening and getting old so ground floor but wife maked it clear my
entertaining the would be essential with a shed be well away from the
extended family, our garden, also easy cleaning house so a shed somewhere
current kitchen and floor finish as she tends to on the grounds would be
living/dining is open wee on the floor at times appropriate
plan which is what we
would look for so we
could interact with our
guests. Also a second I love to cook, need
bed OR a sofa bed for a spacious kitchen
would be needed. I also but do not enjoy
have many clothes, cleaning a large
need space for that house so a small
apartment would be
nice
TYPICAL 55 YEAR OLD COUPLE 60-65 COUPLE WITH CAT
I would like to be on the ground Our dog loves the
floor, but if I liked a room on outdoors, so outdoor Wheelchair user -
another floor thats fine too. But I space for him to run Need a lift if we were
We would look for
do not like feeling enclosed, I have around is needed. to live on an upper
a location which has
been in a glass elevator before He shares our bed level and need space
parks or fileds in
and I felt safer generally but space to comfortably move
close range to walk
for his dog bed and around my home
the dog
food bowl would
need to generally
I do not cook
be by the kitchen or
anymore, family does A local doctors
away from the living
that when they visit or hospital for
room
so space for 3 of us johns health
to sit at a dinner table appiontments are
would be useful important plus we
have a weekly
health care visitor
so there needs to
I can walk
be room for his
short distance
Also I have an 65-70 WHEELCHAIR USER AND PARTNER home medical
72 YEAR OLD WIDOW WITH so I would like
electric scooter so WITH DOG checks
BUDGIE access to room
access and storage
to be close
would be important
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PRECEDENTS MATERIALITY CONCEPTS/ IDEAS

I believe alongside case studies, simply gathering a collection of varied secondary images of elements to a building that
you are interested in helps give a quick idea how existing space or design has been formed and used. These images
were to get an idea of retirement apartments and the way they use external spaces, are they communal and peaceful or
do they simply divide the surrounding roads from the building (gardens).

HEIGHT MODELS

HOUSE IN THE NETHERLANDS by ARJEN REAS

A mixture of contemporary and classic architecture which incorporates

traditional Dutch with modernism. This cubistic layout is fit for a relaxing home
with views from every angle, the purpose of this design is to have light puncture
through all over the house.

What drawn my attention to this house was the simplistic form, my concepts
were of a basic 2 floor build with an exposed gabled roof, and this allowed me
to see how to turn my idea of rather bland traditional ideas into a contemporary
mix.
When looking at Users needs, easy access dwelling space of internal floor areas. This
I want my design to stick with the basic forms of site ones surrounding buildings became one of the main factors in the layout also determined what scale roughly this
but with a modern twist. Therefore I want to use large windows with black
aluminium frames, also I like the use of white plastered walls around the front
with simplicity that could be easility adapted, accommodation facility would possibily be.
door, and this would be a good use of shelter when entering the buildings and it therefore the starting point consisted of
will break up the heaviness of the stone walls. simple geometry following the required

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DEVELOPMENT - First concept BUILDING STRATEGY FOR FINAL PROPOSAL - Parti Diagram SITE PLAN

ROOF & BALCONY

MATERIAL & MASS

NORTH ELEVATION 1:200 APARTMENTS

FIRST FLOOR

1:1000
COMMUNAL
APARTMENTS
PARTI DIAGRAM

1 Each side of the site is

surrounded by solid forms,
therefore this scheme
SITE SLOPE IN RELATION TO ROOF
follows that principle with
2 solid forms representing
SOUTH ELEVATION both private and public
sectors in the building
GROUND FLOOR
2 The angled flat roof came
from mirroring the site slop,
allowing the east elevation
to gain the main communal
view down into the town
This first proposal fit within its context by the use of materiality and pitched roof,
however the design was too plain and simple with no intention of pushing any visual LONG SECTION 3 Simply shows arrangment
quality. Beignning with this box standard living facility in mass and internal layout, of space along the 3 floors
formed a new proposal which enhanced the long narrow corridors to become social
space and created 8 units instead of the 6 presented above along with much more
communal facilities and also public.

SPATIAL ARRANGMENT PRIMARY SITE PHOTOS

EAST ELEVATION 1:200 SHORT SECTION 1:500

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FINAL PROPOSAL FINAL PROPOSAL

1:200 1:200
NORTH ELEVATION SOUTH ELEVATION

EAST ELEVATION LONG SECTION

1:200 1:200

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FINAL PROPOSAL FINAL PROPOSAL

First and second floor access is right by entrance, to reassure

users easy visability to circulation which is presented in the Users
needs.

Corridors on the north side are to buffer the main road noise.

A1 A2 A3 A4
Rubbish bins outside behind stairs for easy disposal, along with
LIFT room to insert a rubbish shoot to avoid long heavy lifting for
elderly.
PUBLIC SEATING
Simple external communal green space is east of the building and
ENTRANCE
is left for residents to optionally garden at their own leisure, also
allows first floor occupants to have some garden space due to only
having balconies.
A1 A2 A3 A4 CLEANER
KITCHEN CLOSET Ground floor apartments have varied garden sizes which would
DINING
vary the apartments price and smaller gardens would benefit users
unable to maintain large outdoor space.
COMMUNAL GARDEN
BATHROOM
Ground and first floor both have long corridors but they are very
- LANDSCAPE REQUIRED
FIRST FLOOR - RESIDENTIAL open with communal seating facing large glass walls to view out
LIVING into the street.

BEDROOM Apartments have an open plan living, kitchen and dining space
with plenty of room for easy mobility and optional storage
increase.

Each bathroom provides enough space around sink and shower

COMMUNAL LAUNDRY BALCONY for possible assistance and to install a shower tip-up seat and
RESIDENTIAL PRIVATE GARDENS safety railings.

Second floor is provided for residents full access to roof terrace via
key card security system.

Also open to public at certain hours along with space for club
RESIDENTIAL
activities.
BINS &
CARETAKER N CAFE COMMUNAL CLUB

SHED Providing alot of communal space gives opportunity for residents

to meet others and also feel they can leave their home and still be

PLANT ROOM
OUTDOOR SEATING
in a familiar safe environment.
GROUND FLOOR - ENTERNANCE AND RESIDENTIAL 1:200

PUBLIC
TOILETS
STORAGE

SHADOWS 1:500 SECOND FLOOR - COMMUNAL

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FINAL PROPOSAL FINAL PROPOSAL

SHORT SECTION IN CONTEXT 1:100 AXONOMETRIC

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FINAL PROPOSAL EXTERNAL FINAL PROPOSAL MODEL

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1 - COMMUNAL
HALLWAY

2 - SOUTH
EXTERNAL VIEW

3 - COMMUNAL DESIGN STATEMENT

AND PUBLIC ROOF The main focus of the design was practicality for the specific users,
TERRACE ensuring each space is easily accessible (wheelchairs) and light to create a
comfortable living environment. There is a direct connection from the street
4 - INTERIOR to the entrance, this is to ensure easy visibility for venerable users as a
requirement to create safe and familiar surroundings, especially in the dark.
EXAMPLE OF
APARTMENT 1:100 The building has two main functions, private and public use, therefore there
is a need to create a clear divide between the two. This is achieved by the
first two floors providing accommodation with direct access, then the top
floor being accessible 24/7 by the occupants and then specific times for the
public to use the caf or join weekly clubs at given times. All access either
via stairs or lift is kept close to main entrance to prevent disruption passing
the private accommodation.
Each accommodations layout is simply open living space to maximise
light and have the ability to be adjusted to the users taste also with simple
layouts and access for the bedroom and bathroom to give enough space
for each individual user. Open plan modernises the design and removes
4 the typical stigma of retirement homes, this is a place for retired users to
feel they can be at ease and live in luxury.
The form of the building mirrors the slopping site to create a very open
viewing room on the second floor. Towards the south side of the building
it is very quiet, therefore this open view allows the users not to feel as
secluded as the direct focal point to this space is of the busy shops and
street. The road next to the north elevation can be loud due to traffic so
the internal hallway on each accommodation floor acts as a sound buffer
reducing noise from entering the apartments.
The external materials are a mixture of traditional stone/rubble to fit within
its location and a use of modern texture and tones. Black and white form
a contemporary effect to future proof for the upcoming next generation of
users. If I were to stick with completely traditional forms and textures for the
current elderly generation then this building would not be fit for the younger
generations with modern taste. Then the hints of red cedar cladding is to
compliment and soften the bulk use of stone and to inject some colour and
natural qualities.

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P6 TECHNICAL - STRUCTURAL SKELETON TECHNICAL - PLAN TO SECTION RELATIONSHIP

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P6 TECHNICAL P6 TECHNICAL
New floor plan allows for continous view
from entering the apartment down to the
window, space will feel brighter and much
more open in comparrison to walking in
and viewing a wall and cupboard.

Putting the apartments back to back

ensures the water systems can share a
main serivce wall which means there are
2 in total. The old plan needs 4 individual
service walls.

Kitchen will feel as if it is a single space

and not just adjoined to the dining area.
Storage cupboards located next to front
door.

Mechanical ventilation to remove used

air from kitchen (oven and stove) and
bathroom.
ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY - WATER
Living area and bedroom have a natural
ventilation process through the large
windows in each of these spaces.

One main water supply to each service

wall for both adjoining apartments then
NEW FLOOR PLAN individual pipes for hot and cold water
to each apartment and the required
appliances.

Hot water is supplied from boiler in

bathroom.

Also separate pipes for grey water

collection to run back to filter and storage
tanks.

Sewerage pipe from toilet potitioned

between floor levels then down through
service walls. The slant of the pipe will be
discrete to fit the floor depth of 500mm.

ORIGINAL 1:100

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P6 TECHNICAL - RECESSED GUTTER & EAVES DETAILS P6 TECHNICAL - INTERNAL WALL TO FLOOR CONNECTION DETAIL

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2 1 6
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10 1 Aluminium flashing down into Gutter 10 Compression Stiffener

2 Cladding water proofing sealant 11 Hauch - Angled beam support

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3 Sheet aluminium cladding panels 12 Roof steel beam (at both ends of
LLLLbuilding, within are trusses to spport
4 5 4 Steel cladding support - Fitted back to LLLLlroof)
LLLinternal steel frame
13 Plasterboard
5 Mineral wool insulation
14 Lowered fake ceiling to cover services
6 Breather membrane
15 Metal hanging supports
7 Continuous metal gutter

8 Clear above insulation for venting

LLL(between steel support)

9 Mesh - insect prevention

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P6 TECHNICAL - CONSTRUCTION DETAIL OF STAIRS P6 TECHNICAL - SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE

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P6 TECHNICAL - MATERIALS BOARD P6 TECHNICAL - APARTMENT MATERIALS BOARD

EXTERNAL FINISHES

1 Rubbled stone - To relate to

the traditional stone work in the
surrounding area

2 Aluminium sheets/ cladding on

walls and ajoining roof (Rubber
1 6 heat coating of roof)

3 Red cedar cladding

4 Black aluminium window frames

5 White rendered walls

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INTERNAL COMMUNAL
FINISHES

These materials are the basic wall

and floor finishes, along with basic
furnishings

6 Citrus tones - upholstery and

2 furnishings, to brighten up the
space along with bold geometric
patterns

7 White smooth plaster - Keeping

spaces fresh and clean
THEME - Natural tones and basic forms either 2 Wallpaper - Can be for living space and bedroom
geometrix or organic to be versitile with furnishings
8 Floor finishes - Wooden laminated
3 Flooring - Wooden floor, easy to clean and non slip
8 hallways, polished concrete for
5 User studies show occupants should have a based on user needs. Natural material creates a very
easy cleaning and very durable
choice with their decor to create a unique space for homely feel
within cafe area
themselves
4 Bathroom - Tiling for walls and floor, reflective
1 Kitchen surface - Natural tones ans materials to surfaces are useful for making a space feel more open
work with many colours and textures due to bouncing of light

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BRIEF

In the small town of Frome there is an under-supply of small to medium office spaces for
the current growing businesses, which therefore tend to to move afar to Bath or Bristol
for bigger space. Therefore the task was to supply spaces for Startups, Entreprenuers,
Freelancers and small Businesses with an an Enterprise Laborartory.

Requirements:

Provide between 50 - 100 workspaces

Ensure flexibility in growth and function

Room for a company to expand to a maximum of 20 workspaces

Remember some businesses will only require one workspace

.....

The building should provide shared facilities for all worksers such as:

Reception area

Private meeting rooms (one at least to accommodate 15 workers max)

Toilets

Cafe for staff and public

Public space for Exhibitions/ presentations (maxiumum seated of 60)

The form and function to this building should encourage co-working, collaboration and
interaction between each company and employees. To help prodcutive working the
spaces should offer a light, airy, open and visually attractive environment. There also
needs to be a secondary use incorporated within the building which ourselves as the
designer needs to choose. The function could all be dependant on the four given sites
provided around the town of Frome. Which then ourselves needed to pick one site to
work with.

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POSSIBLE SITE - 1 POSSIBLE SITE - 1
Before determining a site, each needs to be analysised
to see what it has to offer such as context, existing
facilities/ landmarks and how important is its location
when choosing a secondary use.

1:200 1:200

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POSSIBLE SITE - 2 POSSIBLE SITE - 3

1:200 1:200

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POSSIBLE SITE - 3 SITE QUALITIES
WHY THE SECONDARY USE AND WHY SITE 2

When visiting each site and the town itself it is very clear it already offers
plenty of clothing shops, food such as cafes and resturants, estate agents and
so forth but when looking at the map of Frome and where all these facilities
where located it was clear Frome has very little to offer wthin the sport and
exercise sector. Apart from one womens gym and then a leisure centre way
out of the town.

To dermine which site would be most suited quick plans where made to
deternine, best use of sunlight, public access, location to town and stimulating
views.

1:1000

1:200

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SPATIAL IDEAS ON ALL SITES SITE ANALYSIS

MEETING

TOILET

PRINTER

SHARED EXHIB/PRES
FACILITIES

WORKSPACE

1:500 1:500 1:1000

CIRCULATION

As a gym requires alot of floor space I made these Therefore Site 2 was chosen as it is cloest to a large
overly complex colour coded plans to help me under- amount of housing, easy access, very close to town
GYM
stand how much space would actually be needed on therefore users can feel free to leave building on free
CAFE
site. As a gym is a very large secondary use I felt the time, stimulating views, a large site to accommodate a
whole building should reflect that in the sense that it gym.
has alot of offer with its space and accommodating
PUBLIC as many workers as possible. This gym is also to be
SPACE shared with the public and the next page will show
Gym requirements and one of the main factors of
encouraging people to use the gym is location, what is
close to home?
1:500

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TYPES OF POSSIBLE USERS SECONDARY USE

Recycling
13 m2
950
seating space
8m 2

Required side per person - Shows adequate

Required side per person - Shows extreme mount of basic desk space and mulitple users, still with
space for other purposes and needs. Larger form of desk with enough circulation space
space depending on user 1:50 1:50

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CONCEPTS/ IDEAS BUILDING STRATEGY FOR FINAL PROPOSAL PARTI DIAGRAM - (Important to look at when reading proposal floor plans)
Open Atrium linking all together, very open and
light enjoying the external elements

Workspace to
encourage flexibility
Games break and collaboration
space for fun
1
CORE

Controlled work
zones for certain
LEGO sized businesses
Space, entrance, core, fire escapes &
ARRANGING SPACES roof type

FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR COMBINATION

1 Abstract curves and tones to express materiality, 2 Digital collage created around the idea of the main
and capturing the natural external elements within the circulation be within a large open atrium which links
building. the whole building together.

Exhibit space,
external views

Gym, gride to ensure Enclosed

space around facilities
and easy access to
fire escape Cafe, connecting
with river and
2 GROUND FLOOR natural textures

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SITE SECTIONS SITE SECTIONS

BUILDING FOOTPRINT 1:1000 1:200

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FINAL PROPOSAL FINAL PROPOSAL
C A A
C

EAST ELEVATION 1:200 NORTH ELEVATION 1:200

B D D
B

WEST ELEVATION 1:200 LONG SECTION 1:200

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FINAL PROPOSAL FINAL PROPOSAL

ENTERANCE ATRIUM & CIRCULATION EXHIBITION SPACE

OUTDOOR SEATING

CHANGING ROOMS LIFT

CASUAL PRESENTATION SPACE

TOILETS
BALCONY

SEATING/ MEETING
SPACE
FIRE
ESCAPE
STAIRS

GYM FIRE ESCAPE CAFE

GLASS PARTITION FLEXIBILE WORKSPACE
CONTROLLED WORKSPACE

PRINT ROOM
PLANT ROM

GROUND FLOOR - PUBLIC/SHARED

FIRST & SECOND - PRIVATE WORKSPACES

CAFE KITCHEN
MEETING ROOM
To avoid noise clashes or interuptions and
RED - Structural gride 8m x 8m create a hierachy when moving up the building

FIRE POINT
C

GROUND FLOOR 1:200 FIRST FLOOR 1:200

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Material, complimentary to the rivers
tones and textures, (the birch wood is
also influenced from the First school in
Frome)

With its repetitive form the black facade

is to give a bold impression, to show the
importance of these businesses to Frome

Pertruded windows in relation to

exsisting building

CHILL SPACE GAMES ROOM

STAIRS TO
ROOF TERRACE

INDIVIDUAL CUBICALS
PRINTER

ABOVE GAMES SPACE

IN PITCHED ROOF BALCONY

Path to keep existing site

circulation moving from the
STACK
Allows south facing VENTILATION town to the river
sun in to space, but
being pertruded out
breaks up too much
solar glare GLASS PARTITION FLEXIBILE WORKSPACE
CONTROLLED WORKSPACE
PRINT/ STORAGE

MEETING ROOM

SECOND FLOOR 1:200 AXONOMETRIC

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1 ATRIUM

2 GAMES/ CHILL OUT PHSYICAL MODEL 1:100

ROOM

3 EXTERNAL
ENTRANCE
DEPICTING
GREENERY AND
MATERIALITY

4 MODEL MADE AT
1:100

5 SECOND FLOOR
EAST WORKSPACE

1 2

DESIGN STATEMENT
A design which depicts basic forms around site 2 and
further into Frome with the idea of all spaces linked
via one simplistic circulation route. This continued
throughout the conceptual process dominating the final
outcome.
After studying central Frome and what it lacks it
had been found that gym facilities are rather scarce
or predominantly focus on womens health. After
researching gym requirements location was one of the
main factors for motivation, nearer to home the better.
By looking at road routes and areas of built up housing
3 in Frome site 2 was nearest and easily accessible. A
gym requires a large floor area to optimise machinery
and circulation, therefore to facilitate both workers
and public I felt the cafe also had to accommodate the
equivalent.
The buildings spatial arrangement is to keep all public
and shared use at ground level to prevent disruption
within work levels. Wanting to keep public uses at
ground level meant the buildings footprint would be
rather large. Following the floor plan on upper levels
created easy circulation throughout and eased the
spatial arrangements and centralised lifts, toilets and
fire escapes into one core.
A need to capture plenty of light and views of the river
to create a fresh open space encouraged the floor plan
to give the workers a break from work as they move
from one function to another. Plenty of greenery is
used within this space to follow through to the river, to
keep these plants healthy climate controlled operable
windows would create a comfortable environment
within the atrium. The atrium also shares a small wall
exhibition with views of the river, this is purposely kept
on the ground level to encourage promotion for the
public to see what businesses in this building have to
offer.
Repetitive gabled roofs dominate the North sky line to
form a relationship with existing heights around the site
and to fit the 8x8m structural grid. Also following the
elongated form of the popular cheese and grain located
just over the other side of the river with. The entrance
is pushed away slightly from the carpark on the West
elevation to form a prolonged approach and to create a
boundary to where this building starts. Monochromatic
tones cover the building to create a simplistic but bold
impression, while preventing materialistic clashes with
the existing buildings and the light birch timber cladding
has the same tonal qualities as the existing housing.

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P6 TECHNICAL - STRUCTURAL SKELETON P6 TECHNICAL - ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY

EAST ELEVATION

THERMAL MASS -
Concrete floor slab

CENTRAL STACK VENTILATION WITH ASSISTANCE OF AUTOMATIC WINDOWS E E

AXO NORTH SOUTH

SOUTH WINDS NIGHT
Windows on south and east elevation are automatic to allow air flow in, and the warm COOLING
air above stacks helps suck air through space.

West elevation has small wall vents above glass windows and doors to encourage air DAY
flow through. Also balcony doors can be optional to open for air. HEATING

EAST - BALCONIES

CORE - ALIGNED TOILETS AND SINKS FOR DISPOSABLE

OF WATER/ WASTE

SOUTH - FRAME & PADS SOUTH - FIRE ESCAPE & CONCRETE FLOOR WEST - ENTRANCE

STEEL FRAME CONSTRUCTION - CONCRETE FLOOR SLABS - CONCRETE WALLS AROUND FIRE ESCAPE - CONCRETE PAD FOUNDATIONS - BASED ON 8m X 8m GRID
Within the Atrium it is a free standing structure with no internal horizontal beam support, therefore steel cross bracing is placed within frame to prevent wracking. Also within atrium cabel wires would be present within roof as there are
little cross beams present.
ATRIUM - AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC WINDOW CROSS VENTILATION

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P6 TECHNICAL - SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE P6 TECHNICAL - FLOOR TO WALL DETAIL
SECOND FLOOR WEST WORKSPACE - TO SHOW SCALE AND ROOF WITH TERRACE

1 STEEL FRAME
2 INSULATION
3 REINFORCED CONCRETE FLOOR SLAB
4 SCREED - THEN TO BE COVERED WITH FLOOR FINISH
5 VISIBLE STRUCTURE TO BE OF GLULAM BEAMS
6 GLASS WINDOWS
7 OPENING FOR SERVICE ROUTES (ELECTRICS ETC)
8 PLASTERBOARD
9 ROOF TERRACE
10 OPENING FOR WINDOW (ROOF AND WALL FILLINGS REMOVED TO SHOW FRAME)
11 PARTITIONS FOR MEETING ROOM AND INDIVIDUAL OFFICES

10

7 1
8

11
5

4
3
2
1
1:40 1:20

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P6 TECHNICAL - GREEN WALL GREEN WALL FIXED TO PRIMARY STRUCTURE DETAIL 1:10 P6 TECHNICAL - PLAN TO SECTION RELATIONSHIP

EXTERNAL MATERIALS INTERNAL MATERIALS

FIRE TREATED GROUND LEVEL POLISHED

TIMBER CLADDING CONCRETE FLOOR

BIRCH TIMBER OFFICE SPACE

CLADDING TIMBER FLOORING

LIVING GREEN WALL PLASTER WALLS

TECHNICAL GREEN WALL EXPLODED DETAIL 1:50 ROOF WINDOW DETAIL 1:5

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