Portfolio Ryan Battick

Name : Ryan BattickTutor: Patrick DrewelloTutor Group: 9+10MMU ID: 11071077Year 2

IntroductionSite analyses

history

sITE STUDY

sITE MODEL

CONCEPTiNITIAL IDEAS

fIRST PROPOSAL

pRECEDENT

dEVELOPMENTStaircase concept

final staircase

Materials

precedent

Concept/Schematic hybrid drawing

finalGround floor plan

First floor plan

Second floor plan

East Section

North section

Elevations

Interior perspectives

Structure

Ventilation

Environment

Introduction

This portfolio Displays the process of de-signing the Ironbridge Kayak centre from the Site analyses, all the way to the final visualizations. It encapsulates the whole project, the portfolio begins with the site analyses and intends to carry the reader through the detailed conceptualization and development process of designing the kayak centre, The portfolio gives in-sight into every decision the architect made throughout the process, culminat-ing in the final proposal for the Iron-bridge kayak centre

1.01 Photo from the opposite side of the river Severn

Site Analyses

Ironbridge, TelfordThe site, Ironbridge, is currently being used by kayak users and other water sport enthusiasts that use the river Severn. The site is a small patch of sand that is also vastly populated by trees and large shrubs. The combination of the site’s unique characteristics and the needs of the people that use the site make the site and the possible interventions quite in-teresting.

2.01 Aerial view of site

2.02 Photos from site

History

Ironbridge is famous for its rich history and its involvement in the industrial revolution. The raw materials found in the area in and around coalbrooke-dale made it the perfect loca-tion for factories as it would provide easy access to coal, iron ore, sand and limestone. Large amounts of bricks and tiles were produced and shipped downstream.

The Maps represent the changes in the urban fabric of the town over a number of years. It shows the changes of the river and the buildings around the site.

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Contemporary

BuildingsPrevious path of river

River path2.03 Sketch from site visit

2.04 Historical maps

2.05 Painting of historical coalbrooke-dale

Site study and Routes on sitethe images represent the studies undertaken dur-ing the visit to the site. The Sketch shows a num-ber of important factors that were integral in the development of the con-cept.

2.07 Routes in and around site

2.06 Sketch of site analyses

site mODEL AND lIGHT sTUDYat THIS POINT IN THE PROJECT A NUM-BER OF MODELS WERE MADE TO EXPLORE THE SPACIAL RELATIONSHIPS ON THE SITE AND AROUND THE SITE. a NUM-BER OF CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SITE THAT STOOD OUT ON THE SITE VISIT IN-FLUENCED THE MODELS. tHE FIRST MOD-EL WAS A REPRESENTATION OF A NUMBER OF SECTIONS TAKEN ALONG THE SITE, THIS DISPLAYED THE TOPOGRAPHY OF THE SITE AND THE WIDER CONTEXT. tHE NEXT MODEL WAS A SITE MODEL WHICH GAVE US INSIGHT INTO THE SITE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH ITS IMMEDIATE SURROUNDINGS.

2.08 sections AT 1:1000 2.09 sITE MODEL AT 1:500

2.10 lIGHT STUDY ON 1:500 MODEL

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2.11 Sketch of Sections along site

Sections and level study of the site One of the most important elements of the site was its level changes. The whole town is located in the Gorge of the river Severn. Level changes and height differences is an integral aspect of the site, therefore, a number of site sections were taken at different locations along the path of the river, through the site.

The study Revealed that there was a specific relationship between the hori-zontal and the vertical elements of the site.

Concept

Horizontality vs VerticalityDuring the site Visit A sound vs Levels study was undertaken. ThIS study looked at the relationship between the noise and the level changes around site, there ARE a number of level changes over the distance between the main road and the river. The sketch shows the relationship found. During the site visit and the site analy-ses, various vertical features and hori-zontal elements were noted. The rela-tionship between the horizontal and the vertical is an integral characteristic of the site. At this point the aim was to enhance or mirror this relationship found on the site.

2.14 Topographical model at 1:5000

2.12 Study of sound vs level changes 2.13 Horizontal and vertical elements of the site

Initial ideasThe design process was based upon the con-cept of horizontality vs verticality. after the concept of the project was established a number of ideas and proposals began to come into form. these proposals intended to empha-size the concept and almost mimic or mirror the surroundings because the idea of horizon-tality and verticality was naturally displayed on the site. The Proposals aimed at showing the relationship between the horizontal and the vertical through the buildings design and through it’s form.

2.15 Initial sketches

2.17 Materials considered

2.16 first proposal

The materials considered at this point were black stained concrete for the exterior walls and a steel structure that was secondary. The black steel walls was to symbolize the relation-ship between coal and the history of the site. The steel structure was aimed at creating a relationship between the Ironbridge and the building.

Precedent : IRS Kansas City Campus

After the initial proposals were made, the ideas and designs were analysed. the following precedent played a vital role in the development of the design. with the initial ideas the concept was expressed through the form of the building itself. the precedent, the irs Kan-sas city campus expresses its vertical and horizontal elements very effectively, however, it is done through its choice of materials and it is designed into the details. the design was developed considering the expression of the concept through details and materials rather than the form.

2.18 Sketches showing the relationship between horizontal and vertical through form

Development on design After the analyses of the irs campus, The design devel-oped in form and function. The programme of the build-ing was established and the form was also brought for-ward. From the Sketch, the programme goes from Wet space (Pink) to Public space (orange) to Private space (Green), and to Restaurant space/public space (red), all these spaces are connected through the circulation space (blue). The Design moved on from expressing the concept through the form of the building to attempting to express the concept through details and materials.

2.19 model at 1:2002.20 Materials considered

2.21 development of design

2.19 model at 1:2002.20 Materials considered

Further development

Concept Through staircaseThe initial designs of the staircase aimed at encapsulating the concept of horizontali-ty vs verticality. The initial designs were at-tempting to create the feeling of each step hanging through 3 floors from the ceiling. The verticality is emphasized through the black wooden rectangular poles that are hung from each floor, however, through detailing, the poles attached at each floor will appear to be one continuous pole that is fixed on the top floor only. the vertical-ity is contrasted by the step itself.

2.23 concept through stairs2.24 Sketches of regulations regarding staircase

Final Design : StaircaseThe final design of the staircase has vertical poles that seem to hang from the ceiling, these vertical poles are made from black polished wood. the poles empha-size the verticality by giving the impression of tall thin structures, sim-ilar to the trees found on site. The vertical poles are actually sup-ported at each floor.2.25 final renders of staircase

2.26 Staircase at 1:100

MaterialsThe Steps of the staircase are made from glass, This was done to reveal the white polished wooden supports underneath that purposefully con-trast the black vertical poles. this relationship to between the supports and the poles is to represent the rela-tionship between the horizontal and the vertical.

2.27 Materials considered

Precedent : line of work by Jill anholtThis precedent uses light to emphasize lines and certain elements of the installation. the idea of using lighting in the design to emphasize ele-ments was used to develop the design. The design was devel-oped by using light to empha-size the concept by illuminat-ing the structural elements and details that show the ver-ticality and horizontally.

2.27 Photos of “line of work”

2.28 Sketches showing ideas of lighting the building

COncept/Schematic hybrid drawing

the Ironbridge kayak Centre

ground FloorThe ground floor of the kayak centre, pro-grammatically, is the Wet space., The out-door ‘dock’ is for Us-ers to get in and out of their kayaks easily. the ground floor is the space assigned for the participants to change for the sport, remove their kayak from stor-age and proceed di-rectly onto the river, without leaving the building. outdoor space also has seating for spectators or visi-tors who just want to relax by the river.

First floorthe first floor is the main circulation space within the programme of the building, it is a mix between wet and dry space. The main en-trance to the building is on the first floor. upon entry each visitor is greeted by the recep-tion desk and trans-ported down a corri-dor that is completely open on its right to the views of the river and the site.. the race of-fice provides a 180 de-gree view of the river and the site. this floor also has a lounge that gives each visitor to relax indoors and en-joy the spectacular view of the river Sev-ern in all seasons.

Second floorThe Second floor is the restaurant and bar space. ten metres above the ground, the restau-rant and lounge space provides breathtaking views onto the river and the trees around. This floor has re-strooms, a bar, a kitch-en and storage space for both. the floor is a perfect space to relax and have a meal, escap-ing the cold, wet out-doors but still enjoy-ing the beauty of the landscape.

East SectionThis section is taken along the width of the building. traces of the concept may be seen in the very form of the building along with the details of the building. the kayak dock on the ground floor allows easy access to the river and also serves as an excellent view-ing platform. The path that was widely used on the site previously was pro-tected, and the section shows the space that the structure has created in relation to this path. the vertical circulation space is also an integral element of the design which connects the spaces and emphasizes the concept simultaneously.

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Interior perspectivesThe final design of the kayak centre is an encapsulation of the concept “horizontality vs verticality” the concept is embodied in every aspect of the building from the form, to the details in the furniture. The interior per-spectives show the race office, which is located at the tip of the first floor, and the staircase on the ground floor. the race office overhangs the river and gives race officers a 180 degree view of the river and a per-fect platform to oversee all races.

2.31 View from the entrance on the ground floor

2.32 View of the Race office on the first floor

Interior perspectiveson the top floor, the restaurant AND BAR SPACE IS COMPLETE WITH A CASUAL LOUNGE SPACE TO GIVE VISITORS A PLACE TO RELAX AFTER A LONG DAY OF SIGHTSEEING AND EX-PLORING. tHE TOP FLOOR PROVIDES A WARM AND COMFORTABLE PLACE FOR EATING, DRINK-ING AND VIEWING. THE ENTRANCE PERSPECTIVE SHOWS THE VIEW FROM THE ENTRYWAY OF THE FIRST FLOOR, THE FLOOR IS COMPLETE WITH CIRCULATION SPACE AND A SMALL LOUNGE AREA FOR VISITORS TO STOP AND ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES BEHIND THE PROTECTION OF THE 3M TALL GLASS WALLS.

2.33 View of restaurant and Lounge2.34 view from the main entrance on the first floor

StructureThe kayak centre is constructed from a steel structure, with con-crete slabs for each floor. each floor uses a slimdeck concrete slab to reduce the thickness of each floor, while providing space for the services to be run between the ridges of the corrugated steel deck.

the foundation is a strip founda-tion with short piles at sections where necessary. the concrete slab transfers loads to The steel structure, then the loads are transferred through the frame and through the foundation to the ground..

Transfer of loads

dead + LIve loads

2.35 Structure of building2.36 Detailing of ground/wall

Concrete slabs

glass Curtain wall

Steel Frame structure

Steel Cantilever Support

shallow Strip foundation

2.37 Exploded perspective drawing of building

Natural Ventilation

the direction and path of the wind was found and recorded during the site analyses. from the sketch , it may be seen that the wind comes off the hills and down through the gorge, blow-ing from west to east. With this consideration, The kayak centre was designed with a natural ven-tilation system, The West facade of the building is hit with the winds from up-river, the diagram below shows that. these ducts carry the fresh air into the build-ing. This system is controlled by a building maintenance system, therefore loss of heat and over-ventilation is controlled.

2.39 under-floor ventilation controlled by the BMS

2.37 Sketch of site analyses

2.38 Wind and the surface of the building

Environmental considerationsThe fact that the Ironbridge kayak centre is on the river Severn rais-es concerns regarding flooding. The gorge is usually expected to flood up to 1 metre above the normal river level. This environmental factor was considered during the design of the building. the dock-ing space on the ground floor is 1.5 metres lower than the ground floor itself. This dock is constructed and finished in a way that will protect if from rust and decay by water. The materials were spe-cifically chosen knowing that they were to be flooded.

Also The roofs of the first and second floors are designed as green roofs, to be covered with grass, however, Photovoltaic panels may be placed in these areas to contribute to the energy usage of the building during the day.’

2.40 flooding diagrams : current level (blue) Flooding level (red)

2.41 Green Roofs

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