Work Portfolio Jan 2014

PORTFOLIOChristopher Alexander Rooney BSc (Hons)

BSc - Queen’s University BelfastWork - Maccreanor Lavington,

MLA+, Hall Black Douglas

Sonic Arts Centre, Derry i. AcademicFinal project overview

Section -Perspectives -Development -

ii. ProfessionalMaccreanor Lavington

MLA+Hall Black Douglas

iii. AdditionalLutherie Artwork

Travel Sketches

Sonic Arts Centre, Derry

Part1 final project. An overview.Located adjacent to the Verbal Arts Centre, the Sonic Research Centre Derry/Londonderry is a new cen-tre for acoustic investigation and experimentation. The centre exam-ines the possibilities of sound for performance, medical research and materiality amongst others. The building has been designed to work in conjunction rather than in com-petition with the pioneering Son-ic Arts Research Centre already at Queen’s University Belfast. This mutually beneficial relationship will help sustain and support both, promoting Northern Ireland as a new centre for the sonic arts. The building incorporates a ‘plug and play’ concept which is imple-mented throughout the performance spaces and the incidental spaces creating interesting and unexpected recording spaces that enables mu-sicians and others to record when and where they want. The users of the building can also use an appli-cation on their phone to remotely listen to performances and other recordings as they are performed throughout the building. This pro-vides an interface between sonic artists and the general public as well as raising awareness of the acoustic qualities of built space.

The scheme also reinstates what was previously the bishops garden, pro-viding a newly designed public gar-den that connects to the building as well as the adjacent sonic arts centre and the rest of the city.

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G

First Floor

Ground Floor

A1

A1

A1

A1

Plug and play spaces

Bishop Street Elevation 1:200

GF

1F

plug and play spaces

Ground Floor0.0 Isolated Fire Stair0.1 Sonic Lab - Under Performance Area0.2 Storage for Acoustic Panels etc. 0.3 Performance Area0.4 Central Control Room0.5 Bar0.6 Kitchen 0.7 Cafe0.8 Isolated Fire Stair

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A1

A1

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B1

Original GF plan with landscaping Revised GF and 1F plans

Revised Section

Perspective of corridor featuring one of the many incidental recording spaces and overlooking the large

Model photograph of the path to the performance space. Serves to prepare the user for isolation of the performance via the suspension of disbelief through

spatial and acoustic manipulation.

Sonic Arts Centre, DerryDevelopment through sketching and models

Sonic Arts Centre, DerryDevelopment through section and light testing

1 Blackhorse Lane, LondonClient:Turkish Food Centre (TFC) and Lon-don Borough of Waltham Forest (LBWF)

Design competition to replace one of only two music venues in the area currently on site with a mixed use development includ-ing a new music venue and Turkish super-market.

Guangzhou Science Museum, China Client:Government of Guangzhou

A design competition for one of four cultural projects planned by the Government of Guangzhou. It neighbors the Guangzhou Museum, Guangzhou Art Gallery and the cultural center. The design is intended to demonstrate the cultural power and international competitiveness of Guangzhou city. The science museum will play host to exciting learning experiences that thrill the sens-es and attract millions of visitors.

奇妙的宇宙，美丽的生命 “生命科学与健康”展览厅Wonderful Universe, Beautiful Life “Life Science and Health”Exhibition Hall

太了不起了！ “灵感乐园”展览厅It’s phenomenal ! “Inspiring Park” Exhibition Hall

真理的探索 “通俗科学”展览厅The Search for Truth “Popular Science”Exhibition Hall

生活的发明 “广州之发明”展览厅Invention for Life “Innovation in Guangzhou” Exhibition Hall

智慧广州 “智慧城市”展览厅Smart Guangzhou “Smart City” Exhibition Hall

创造的快乐 “低碳社会和人类”展览厅The Joy of Making “Low Carbon and Mankind” Exhibition Hall

永恒的关爱 “人工智能”展览厅Everlasting Love “Artificial Intelligence” Exhibition Hall

临时展览”展览厅临时展览”展览厅Temporary Exhibition Hall

奇妙的宇宙，美丽的生命 “生命科学与健康”展览厅Wonderful Universe, Beautiful Life “Life Science and Health”Exhibition Hall

太了不起了！ “灵感乐园”展览厅It’s phenomenal ! “Inspiring Park” Exhibition Hall

真理的探索 “通俗科学”展览厅The Search for Truth “Popular Science”Exhibition Hall

生活的发明 “广州之发明”展览厅Invention for Life “Innovation in Guangzhou” Exhibition Hall

智慧广州 “智慧城市”展览厅Smart Guangzhou “Smart City” Exhibition Hall

创造的快乐 “低碳社会和人类”展览厅The Joy of Making “Low Carbon and Mankind” Exhibition Hall

永恒的关爱 “人工智能”展览厅Everlasting Love “Artificial Intelligence” Exhibition Hall

临时展览”展览厅临时展览”展览厅Temporary Exhibition Hall

My design for the sustainable roof system implimented in the final design. The system acts as both shading and a means of harnessing solar power solar power via

parabolic solar panels.

*Sketup model completed by myself, rendering by external company.

*Sketup model completed by myself, rendering by external company.

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广州科学馆广州科学馆

S E C T I O N E - E

Datum 13.00m

pond

planar glass porch

suspended gantrywalkway link

glazed ridge lantern

reconstructed waterfall/cascade

planar glass airlock

Belfast City Council

P1

BMAN1

BMCR

09.09.141:100 @ A1

DRAWING NUMBER

DRAWING

PROJECT

P2 - Stage D Revisions 28/6/13

2610/DP/07

Proposed Longitudinal Sections

NOTES• Check all dimensions on site. Do not scale from this drawing.

• Report discrepancies and / or omissions to Hall Black Douglas.

• This drawing is copyright of Hall Black Douglas UK, see title panel for date of creation.

• This drawing is project speciÞc and conÞdential. No part is to be used or copied in any way without the express prior consent of Hall Black Douglas. Hall Black Douglas can accept no liability for content or accuracy of any information provided on this drawing which has been supplied by third party surveyors or consultants.

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Architects152 Albertbridge RoadBelfast BT5 4GS

hallblackdouglas.com 028 9045 0681

Tropical RavineBotanic GardensBelfast

P3 - Retaining Wall at Boiler House omitted2 16/12/13 BMcAJCE

P4 - Amended Entrance Lobby Layout3 03/04/14 BMcAJCE

P5 - Amendments to external Paths4 08/05/14 BMcAJCE

P6 - SE Elevation Retaining wall omitted5 15/08/14 BMcAJCE

T E M P E R A T E Z O N E T R O P I C A L Z O N E

masonry lift shaft up to Ground Floor level planar glass lift shaft above

full-height planar glass screen

planar glass gable

foyerreconstructed paths, plantersand terraces.

full-height planar glass screen

Datum 13.00m

pond

T E M P E R A T E Z O N E T R O P I C A L Z O N E

S E C T I O N F - F

reconstructed waterfall/cascade

landing

lift shaftfoyer

ridge lanternsuspended services gantry

planar glass airlock and screen

walkway link

projecting viewing platform

planar glass gable


P6 BMCR

07.06.131:100 @ A1

2610/DP/07

Proposed Sections


Memorial Garden

Entrance

Ground modelling around service point

Temporary road realignment to be removed upon completion of new Kerbline

Entrance Porch

Great Lawn

UlsterMuseum

Oak Lawn

Daisy Hill

Existing Betula pubescens to be removed

Proposed reinstated footpath

1.5m wide planting bed adjacent to building

Existing planted area

Architects

hallblackdouglas.com

152 Albertbridge RoadBelfast BT5 4GS

028 9045 0681Drawing No.2610/DP/08

Date 09/09/14

Drawn/ChkCR BM

Drawing TitleProposed Block Plan

ClientBelfast City Council

Project Scale1:500Tropical Ravine

Botanic Gardens Belfast


P6

BMAN1

BMAN

07.06.131:100 @ A1

DRAWING NUMBER

DRAWING

PROJECT


2610/DP/02

Proposed Elevations





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N O R T H E A S T E L E V A T I O N

Datum 13.00m

4175

0000

4175

rebuild highlighted areas of brickwork facade to achieve symmetry and reinstate gable peak and ridge lantern behind

brick infill to door/ window apertures

provide code 4 lead weatherings to protect existing projecting string courses, and stone pediments, etc.


new planar glass enclosed main entrance porch

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4

S O U T H E A S T E L E V A T I O N

Datum 13.00m

4175

0000

new glazed ridge lantern on main roofincorporating openable vents

1. Roof Structure, Ridge Lantern.New white-painted steel A-frame roof structure with continuous steel-framed ridge lantern in conjunction with existing steel trusses, purlins and bracing (refurbished-insitu), new suspended steel-framed maintenance walkway and secured access stairs, etc. Retain existing render-faced concrete padstones at each truss-end and render-faced concrete ring-beam infill between bays.

2. Roof Glazing. New single glazed white polyester powder coated aluminium-framed roof glazing system, with auto-opening vents linked to BMS Controls.

3. Brickwork Superstructure.Reinstate 5 no. courses of brickwork at eaves to original corbelled profile and brick string course. Provide new sandstone cills internally and externally with stooled ends, replace selected parapet copings and re-build sections of existing brickwork façade (including brick specials to match existing) after removal of brick chimney, reinstate brick specials.Form new structural opening in existing NW Gable as new Main Entrance. Clean all brickwork surfaces internally and externally. Replace fractured / spalled brick.

4. Windows.Install white polyester powder coated aluminium-framed double-glazed windows within existing structural openings, generally fixed-pane but with selected openable vents at Temperate Zone.

5. Repointing.Repoint existing brick facades internally and externally using lime-based mortar and make good all mortar joints damaged by redundant window grilles and sundry brackets, etc.

6. Rainwater Goods.New black polyester powder coated ogee profile cast aluminium rainwater guttering with leaf-guards and round-section downspouts.

7. Planar Glass SW Gable.New planar glass gable and primary steelwork (museum end) with automatic sliding double doors and planar glass internal porch with two pairs of double doors, level access, weathered threshold, ironmongery and manifestation.

8. Entrance Porch.New white polyester powder coated primary steel box frame with stainless steel 'spider' clamps supporting planar glass walls and roof. Sliding glass doors, level access, weathered threshold, ironmongery and manifestation.

10. Replacement Walkways.New perimeter walkways to comprise steel frame, asphalt-coated insitu reinforced concrete slab, heating pipework ducts (with continuous cast iron grille), continuous drainage & ventilation gaps (as appropriate) and refix modified salvaged guardrails.Rebuild approx. 450 mm high section of existing masonry as continuous support for new walkway slab within Temperate Zone and reinstate salvaged cast iron columns as appropriate for suspended walkways within Tropical Zone. New contemporary walkway elements to comprise white polyester painted galv. m.s. frame with slip-resistant planar glass floor panels and feature planar glass guarding to facilitate improved access and circulation for larger groups of visitors and to provide enhanced viewing opportunities.

11. Horticulture.Remove redundant soil, plants and ad-hoc retaining structures. Retain salvaged dry-stone walling for later re-use and protect selected tree specimens through the duration of the works.

12. Paths, Planters, Waterfall & Steps.Form new cast insitu reinforced concrete waterfall and ponds tanked and clad in natural stone. New wall and terrace structures to retain soil within raised / sloped banks and suit new path layout and planting proposals (by Eden Project or equal).

16. Hardstandings.Remove existing external brick planter along the long NW elevation and existing tarmac path and road surfaces at both gable ends and reduce levels to accommodate new non-slip natural stone and concrete paved surfaces.

20. Timber Doors.Provide heavy duty painted hardwood ledged and braced doorsets (with louvered vents) set into masonry walls, incorporating weathered thresholds and ironmongery, etc.

flue from boilers1

replace concrete string course with 3 courses of brick specials to match NE gableprovide code 4 lead weatherings above

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20

2

4

line of new "Grasscrete" path to facilitate maintenance access.

N O R T H W E S T E L E V A T I O N

Datum 13.00m

4175

0000


P6 BMCR

07.06.131:100 @ A1

2610/DP/07

Proposed Sections


planar glass enclosure to steel framed porch

line of new path and planted bed laid at 1:12 slope to comprise dark grey precast concrete setts and limestone Kerbs each side

cast aluminium rainwater goods

8

3

5

4

20

continuous openable vents indicates extent of additional brick courses and corbelled eaves

openable vents within ridge lantern and main roof openable via BMS controller

16

feature limestone Plinth as Landscape Architects proposals.

S O U T H W E S T E L E V A T I O N

Datum 13.00m

new planar glazed gable7Belfast City Council

P6

BMAN1

BMAN

07.06.131:100 @ A1

DRAWING NUMBER

DRAWING

PROJECT


2610/DP/02

Proposed Elevations





NO.

CLIENT

SCALE


DRAWN

DATE

CHECKEDREVISION








N O R T H E A S T E L E V A T I O N

Datum 13.00m

4175

0000

4175

rebuild highlighted areas of brickwork facade to achieve symmetry and reinstate gable peak and ridge lantern behind

brick infill to door/ window apertures



new planar glass enclosed main entrance porch

3

4

S O U T H E A S T E L E V A T I O N

Datum 13.00m

4175

0000

new glazed ridge lantern on main roofincorporating openable vents

1. Roof Structure, Ridge Lantern.New white-painted steel A-frame roof structure with continuous steel-framed ridge lantern in conjunction with existing steel trusses, purlins and bracing (refurbished-insitu), new suspended steel-framed maintenance walkway and secured access stairs, etc. Retain existing render-faced concrete padstones at each truss-end and render-faced concrete ring-beam infill between bays.

2. Roof Glazing. New single glazed white polyester powder coated aluminium-framed roof glazing system, with auto-opening vents linked to BMS Controls.

3. Brickwork Superstructure.Reinstate 5 no. courses of brickwork at eaves to original corbelled profile and brick string course. Provide new sandstone cills internally and externally with stooled ends, replace selected parapet copings and re-build sections of existing brickwork façade (including brick specials to match existing) after removal of brick chimney, reinstate brick specials.Form new structural opening in existing NW Gable as new Main Entrance. Clean all brickwork surfaces internally and externally. Replace fractured / spalled brick.

4. Windows.Install white polyester powder coated aluminium-framed double-glazed windows within existing structural openings, generally fixed-pane but with selected openable vents at Temperate Zone.

5. Repointing.Repoint existing brick facades internally and externally using lime-based mortar and make good all mortar joints damaged by redundant window grilles and sundry brackets, etc.

6. Rainwater Goods.New black polyester powder coated ogee profile cast aluminium rainwater guttering with leaf-guards and round-section downspouts.

7. Planar Glass SW Gable.New planar glass gable and primary steelwork (museum end) with automatic sliding double doors and planar glass internal porch with two pairs of double doors, level access, weathered threshold, ironmongery and manifestation.

8. Entrance Porch.New white polyester powder coated primary steel box frame with stainless steel 'spider' clamps supporting planar glass walls and roof. Sliding glass doors, level access, weathered threshold, ironmongery and manifestation.

10. Replacement Walkways.New perimeter walkways to comprise steel frame, asphalt-coated insitu reinforced concrete slab, heating pipework ducts (with continuous cast iron grille), continuous drainage & ventilation gaps (as appropriate) and refix modified salvaged guardrails.Rebuild approx. 450 mm high section of existing masonry as continuous support for new walkway slab within Temperate Zone and reinstate salvaged cast iron columns as appropriate for suspended walkways within Tropical Zone. New contemporary walkway elements to comprise white polyester painted galv. m.s. frame with slip-resistant planar glass floor panels and feature planar glass guarding to facilitate improved access and circulation for larger groups of visitors and to provide enhanced viewing opportunities.

11. Horticulture.Remove redundant soil, plants and ad-hoc retaining structures. Retain salvaged dry-stone walling for later re-use and protect selected tree specimens through the duration of the works.

12. Paths, Planters, Waterfall & Steps.Form new cast insitu reinforced concrete waterfall and ponds tanked and clad in natural stone. New wall and terrace structures to retain soil within raised / sloped banks and suit new path layout and planting proposals (by Eden Project or equal).

16. Hardstandings.Remove existing external brick planter along the long NW elevation and existing tarmac path and road surfaces at both gable ends and reduce levels to accommodate new non-slip natural stone and concrete paved surfaces.

20. Timber Doors.Provide heavy duty painted hardwood ledged and braced doorsets (with louvered vents) set into masonry walls, incorporating weathered thresholds and ironmongery, etc.

flue from boilers1

replace concrete string course with 3 courses of brick specials to match NE gableprovide code 4 lead weatherings above

5

20

2

4

line of new "Grasscrete" path to facilitate maintenance access.

N O R T H W E S T E L E V A T I O N

Datum 13.00m

4175

0000


P6 BMCR

07.06.131:100 @ A1

2610/DP/07

Proposed Sections


planar glass enclosure to steel framed porch

line of new path and planted bed laid at 1:12 slope to comprise dark grey precast concrete setts and limestone Kerbs each side

cast aluminium rainwater goods

8

3

5

4

20

continuous openable vents indicates extent of additional brick courses and corbelled eaves

openable vents within ridge lantern and main roof openable via BMS controller

16

feature limestone Plinth as Landscape Architects proposals.

S O U T H W E S T E L E V A T I O N

Datum 13.00m

new planar glazed gable7

Tropical Ravine, BelfastClient:Belfast City Council

A restoration project on an iconic Victo-rian glass house in Botanic Gardens Bel-fast. As well as restoring the building to its previous glory, several modern ad-ditions will transform the dilapidated building into a must-see visitor attrac-tion.

Lutherie Diploma, Lagan Lutherie School Craftmanship of stringed musical instruments

June-July 2014

With a strong desire to improve my model making skills as well as an enthuisiasm for music and craftsmanship I decided to enroll on an intensive 50 hr week course in lutherie.

A r t w o r k ‘Strings’(Part of a series of works reflecting urban life)

Sketches and studies from my travels in the Netherlands, Belgium ,UK and more.

Travel Sketches

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