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Gary WhitechurchYear 3 Architecture BA(Hons)Leeds School of Architecture

[email protected]

Gary WhitechurchYear 3 Architecture BA(Hons)Leeds School of Architecture

[email protected]

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Roman Archeological Museum-Castlefield, Manchester

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Alkaline Hydrolysis, The New CremationSt James’ Cemetery, Liverpool

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Live ProjectSt Chad’s Cricket Club

Rep Rap Build3D Modeling

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City design is constantly growing denser with the construction of more and more buildings due to the forever increasing population. Space is becoming more valuable and could be viewed as being wasted, with vast cemeteries occupying large amounts of space in cites, where space could be utilised more appropriately.

Liverpool Anglican Cathedral is the fifth largest in the world and is surrounded by the Historic St James Cemetery, which is almost three times the size of the cathedral itself. The cemetery has had over 58,000 burials and has been full since the 1960’s. The cemetery itself fills in a sandstone quarry, which has majorly scared the landscape. At the time of the creation of the cemetery, it was possibly viewed as a good use of the space as it would otherwise be wasted. However, with all the modern building techniques, anything can be done with the most awkward of spaces.

As burial consumes vast amounts of space, the future would appear to be towards cremation, however cremation is not sustainable as it produces large amounts of wasted heat and expels toxic gases into the environment. People would rather ensure a ‘greener’ future for generations to come. The new process of alkaline hydrolysis reduces biological remains to their natural earthly elements. Alkaline hydrolysis is currently mainly used for the disposal of infectious livestock, however it is slowly starting to be used for humans. Alkaline hydrolysis is more environmentally friendly when compared to other processes, such as burial and cremation, as it makes use of carbon dioxide throughout the process.

The architectural language of the project was developed from the process itself, the breaking down of a body and the way in which the natural environment changes over time. The Architecture of Emergence by Michael Weinstock was particularly inspirational.

When developing alkaline hydrolysis into architectural form, research showed that the process had never been accepted for the deposal of human remains, as people do not like the idea of ‘being poured down the drain’. However, the idea of cremation also has been frowned upon in periods in history. This building has been developed to give alkaline hydrolysis new poetic meaning with the use of nature and fluidity driving design aspects, which in turn making the process a more dignified way to send off our deceased.

Alkaline Hydrolysis, The New CremationLiverpool, St James’ CemeteryAD3.2

Personal Statement

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Liverpool Anglican cathedral is situated on the outskirts of Liverpool city centre and is on the edge of a large residential district. The landscape on the east side of the cathedral, which is the site itself, is heavily scared as historically is it an abandoned sandstone quarry. The space is currently the remains of a full graveyard. The landscape scaring is very distinct as the deep hole is located at one of Liverpool’s highest points of the city. The housing overlooking the site from the east is that of Georgian terrace housing and the Liverpool Institute of performing arts also overlooks the site towards the north.

The cathedral is the 5th largest in the world and hugely over looks the site and is a megastructure when compared to the rest of the surrounding buildings. The cathedral was construction started in the early 1990’s and took 74 years to complete.

Photography walk

Liverpool Anglican Cathedral

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From circulating the vast site it became apparent that the area is one of the largest and only green spaces in the city and is underused due to the the site being condemned as a cemetery. Therefore cemeteries are spaces that require a lot of space relative to cities. Due to a cemeteries functionality, it is difficult for the site to be reused for other uses later on.

Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, Initial Response

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St. James’ Cemetery, the site itself is a full graveyard and very open with vast green space and lots of trees. The graveyard had over 58,000 burials and is full. The area is essentially a massive hole in the landscape making the site sheltered from wind and light The cathedral also adds to the solar and wind shading. The site is very historical and is currently underused due to the cemetery being full and access restricted to thee residential housing to the east.

Site in Relation to Cathedral

Greenspace

Winter shading Summer shading

Roads and Circulation

Structural Figure gram

1. St James’ Mount2. Liverpool Cathedral.3. The Ramps4. Huskisson Monument5. The Lodge6. The Oratory

The graves. Some of the most significant people in Liverpool’s history are buried in St James’ Cemetery.

St James’ Cemetery

The Spring. Liverpool’s only surviving running spring since 1773.The water has been said to have medical properties.

St. James’ Cemetery

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During the design process the immediate historical site features need to be taken into consideration. This is to retain the site heritage and to not destroy the landscape. The Ramps

Designed by John Foster Jnr and built for funeral processions to allow people to promenade.

Huskisson MonumentDesigned by John Foster Jnr. Dedicated to William Huskisson a member of parliament for liverpool and the first railway fatality.

St James’ CemeteryWhere some of the most significant people in Liverpool’s history are buried.

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Site Features

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East looking site section demonstrates the height of the cliff and how the historic ramps circulate down to the base of the site. The Georgian terrace housing facades are also displayed and show how they look over the site with westerly views of the cathedral which need consideration throughout the design process.

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The west looking section demonstrates the sheer size of the cathedral and how it dominates the landscape. The slope below the base of the cathedral adds buildings elevated appearance. This slop adds to the site appearing to be sunk into the ground which can be problematic with solar shading.

Site Section 1:750

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Environmental Considerations Solar Alaysis

Due to the sheer size of the the cathedral and the sunken nature of the landscape, shading is a major problem when designing on the site. The following diagrams demonstrate the best areas for the brights sunlight and areas that have the most consistent lighting.

Site overshadowing from Cathedral Average seasonal daily solar bright spots Combining the Solar bright spots to fined the most consistent solar location

Average structure shadow patterns

Existing Structures Proposed Building

Shadow casting Shadow casting

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Environmental Considerations Wind Analysis

Average Yearly wind rose Wind flow around site Building shaped against the cliff

Again the site is majorly sheltered from wind, however the combination of the cathedrals structure and the shape of the landscape, wind can become turbulent. The location of the building needs to imitate the landscape to a certain extent as to not oppose the wind direction.

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In every settlement throughout history there is always an allocated space in which to bury the dead. However this is a very inefficient process and consumes a lot of space. From when the space is initially allocated as a cemetery, to far beyond the site being full the site can not be used for any other purpose. Once a cemetery is full the site is technically a waste of space as can not be further developed. Although graves are sentimental, they can be lost and forgotten about over time With space becoming an ever grow-ing issue in England, and the deceased number constantly growing, a more efficient process needs to be utilized in order to consume less space and the deceased graves not to be lost to history.

Cemetery Space Efficiency

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Crematorium

Graveyard

Funeral Parlor

Dead space

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Alkaline Hydrolysis is a process which is used to dispose of biological remains. The process dissolves the flesh off a carcass, leaving the bone structure clean. The process is normally used for the disposal of infectious livestock or pets. Potassium hydroxide is used and is naturally an extreme alkaline within the environment, however the liquid becomes cleaner as the process takes place and the liquids PH level is balanced. In comparison to cremation, hydrolysis is a much cleaner process for the environment as no CO2 is released and can even be taken from the environment in order to fully restore a natural PH level for disposal, or for the liquid to be used as fertilizer. Medical implants and precious materials such as mercury can be recovered and recycled, which would otherwise be harmfully to the environment if burnt during cremation . The remaining skeleton is pulverized and can either be presented to the next of kin, or used as fertilizer.

Alkaline Hydrolysis

Heat and Pressure

Heat and Pressure

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CO2 is taken from the atmospherePH level

Fertilizer

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Decomposition time is a major problem when designing to make a cem-etery more space efficient. The length of time for a body to decompose fully through the conventional burial process is usually between 50 to 60 years depending on the varying conditions. However Alkaline Hydrolysis is a fully controlled process which takes between 6 to 8 hours. The process if also ben-eficial for the environment as it uses CO2 from the environment to neutralize solution. As apposed to the decomposition of a body through burial, which releases harmful gases.

Burial Decomposition and Alkaline Hydrolysis Decomposition.

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Malham Cove in the Yorkshire Dales is a perfect example of how water or liquid can erode a landscape in the natural environment. The unusual lime-stone rock formation is created from glacial wear and acidic rainfall erosion. The combination of liquid freezing and expanding which cracks the lime-stone and slight acidic corrosion can form unusual erosion patterns.

Natural Environment Decomposition

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During the process of Alkaline Hydrolysis the body is split into two elements the solid skeletal structure and the rest of the body is turned into liquid. The building is designed on these two elements with the building structure based around the skeletal structure of the human body and the liquid facade which connects to the structural core.

The soft tissue is turned into a liquid which relates to the external of a structure

The remaining skeleton relates to a structural core

Human Body Structure

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Liquidity Liquid facade flowing over the building Breathable glass exterior retains the liquidity of the project

structural columnsStructure Basic skeletal structure

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The unique column design was created on a parametric program called grass-hopper. The program uses coding in order to design objects. The initial drive of the design was based on the bone structure of the human body along with certain properties of liquidity due to previous design thinking.

Structural design

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The columns are loosely based around the structure of a ice crystals. An Ice crystal forms from one point and splits into 6 other points. However no two crystals are the same, there for no two columns are the same. The columns are random within a set grid which provide the random appearance resem-bling the alternating appearance of the ice crystals however the grid retains the structural properties. The minimal surfaces feature also provides a resem-blance of bone structure.

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This model was based on fabric formed concrete. Tights were pulled through a wooden frame to form the minimal surface structure which was created previously on the parametric computer model. The circle locations and di-ameters at either end of the wooden frame all differed to the next to provide the differing column. Once the fabric was pulled tight and glued into place was PVA glue was applied to to seal the fabric ready for casting. After plaster was poured and set the fabric was then removed revealing the column. As the initial circles in the wooden frame all vary to the next all the columns have different structural properties. Some of the columns remained structural and some did not survive, however the column limitations were found the right initial circle properties that worked, noted to be developed further.

Structural Experimentation

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Structural elements of the previous plaster casting were developed to to be fully structural and designed to demonstrate how a space could be designed around the columns. As the columns slope and fall at angles, the spaces cre-ated could feel dominating to the the person.

Structural Modeling

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As the site is so vast with lots of space and a large cathedral in view at all times, a basic general massing study was performed to understand how a building would fall on the site and how it would react to its surroundings.

The allocated amount of floor space that was specified for the building was 2500ms. Each one of the massing bellow are close to or around the specified floor space. Each block within each massing accurately rep-resents different volumes and areas and when stacked up can represent different floor levels.

Each massing was tested in different areas of the site to help decide on a specific area to place the building.

Initial Massing

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Once the location was found the building had to respond to the design idea of water breaking apart rock in nature as aforementioned. This being that water gets into small cracks and openings in rock, then freezes and expands which pushes the rock apart. The Building was based on this idea with the varying blocks for different purposes splitting away from each other.

Massing Development

Water seeping into cracks The initial blocks were placed to flow naturally down the ramps

The building is pulled away from the ramps and street

The blocks are split to allow for gaps for ventilation

This allows for more private access behind the building

The flow of the building down the ramps is increased with the faces extruded.

A structural core is added to to connect all the pieces to form the building as a whole

The pieces are broken and pulled apart further.

The faces are extruded further to retain flowThe water freezes and splits the rock apart

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There are three types of circulation within the building. The first patterns are designed to be open to the public for remembrance and morning and the second for funeral planning and consultation. The final third entrance and circulation pattern is kept more privet and is used for the funeral procession itself. Funeral processions are better kept privet and away from the public eye in order to retain more discreet aspects.

Circulation

Funeral Planning and Consultation Public paying respect to the dead and memorial visiting

Entrance is at street level and the top floor is totally public space with a cafe open to everyone.

Funeral consultation space splits left from the street entrance which flows into the rest of the building which is need to provide a tour of the rest of the building in order

to attract customers during the planning process.

The funeral procession reinstates the disused historic ramps and are incorporated into the building design.

The use of the ramps keep the funeral procession privet and out of street view.

The ramps are also used for deliveries when a funeral is not in progress. This again keeps deliveries privet, as for this building type, deliveries is now what wants to been

seen.

Private Funeral procession

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Site Development

Due the the size of the site and the building location being in the middle of the site, the sight needs development and preparation. Features which need consideration are elements of the gravestones, trees and site views.

The original site has an even spread of trees and grave stones with paths intwined between the two.

The ramps and spring location are directly under the location the building which need to be utilised within the building

design

Dramatic views of the cathedral Trees are planted around the building to reiterate the idea of the the waste by-products from the process being used as

fertilizer.

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Ground floor, Street Level

1. Reception2. Cafe3. Toilets4. bar5. Kitchen6. Balcony7. Funeral planning space

Level -1 Privet Wake Space

1. Wake space2. Bar3. Toilets4. Balcony

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Level -2 Chapel

1. Chapel2. Alter3. Waterfall4. Priest changing room5. Administration6. Staff Room7. Delivery bay8. Car Park9. Funeral and delivery procession ramps

Level -3 Hydrolysis

1. Alkaline Hydrolysis Laboratory2. Plant Room3. Body Fridge4. Technician office.5. Memorial path exit6. Memorial7. Base of Waterfall8. Outdoor water

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Long Section Looking East 1:100

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Long Section Looking North 1:100

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This detail section shows how the buildings structure functions with the facade flowing over the top. Structurally the building is supported by the unique column design and a combination of sheer walls. The facade is attached to the concrete and has a large gap or sustainability reasons.

1. concrete foundations2. retaining structural walls.3. water4. Structural sheer walls.5. Reversed thermal mass energy havesting wall6. Glass facade.7. Heat and ventilation gap.8. waterfall

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Due to the solar analysis the building needs to make the most of solar gain. Concrete has a good thermal mass therefor the unique wall and facade design utilizes and harvests all the energy possible. The walls are essentially a reversed underfloor heating system to heat up water within the building.

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The model was cut on a lazer cutter and then glued together. The model it-self demonstrated the inner concrete structure of the building. Where there are openings into the structure the slick glass facade seals the gap to make it water tight. The glass facade hangs off the structure to simulate floating and appears not to touch the concrete structure.

Modeling

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Within museum space, the main element of architecture that controls the spectators experience is circulation. By correctly planning the circulation route through a building, the story of the display is enhanced for better understanding. However, other elements can be just as fundamental, for example within historic museums there may be artifacts which could be light sensitive, therefore lighting strategies are also very important.

The site of Castlefield in Greater Manchester is very close to the train station and seemed to be underestimated by passers by, as the true history and nature of the site was hidden. This initial driving force of the project was the fact that the site itself was vastly underused due to it being a national Roman heritage site, meaning little development could take place. However, the aim of the project was to make the history of the site stand out and be more accessible.

The architectural language of the building was produced from research of the Roman military. This was due to the military being such a successful dominant force in its time, and the site being a historical Roman fort ruin called Mamucium. The Roman Military was successful due to its organisation, hence this translation into architecture for elements such as layouts of spaces. The site itself is a major deciding factor throughout the design proccess as current site features could not be moved, therefore they were incorporated, which in turn enhanced the design. This increases the occupants connection and understanding of the site throughout circulation of the building.

Roman Archeological MuseumCastlefield, Greater Manchester AD3.1

Personal Statement

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Site Textures and Materiality Variation

Overpass steel Railways Arches Railways Arches Victorian Brick work Sandstone Geology Greenspace

The Site is very central to in relation to Manchester and is only 10 minutes walk from Deansgate train station. Canals and waterways are common around the site along with large bridges and viaduct railways lines. These features are very dominant and shape the landscape. These features resemble the rich history of the site. It also has one of the largest green spaces around due to the historic heritage, considering how densely urbanised the rest of the landscape is.

When first walking around the site I initially noticed the variety and chang-ing levels of building to building. These level changes create various lighting conditions as natural light is filtered and diffracted through each layer.

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Castlefield, Greater Manchester - Site Response

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Upon initial circulation of the site I was immediately drawn to how light could be controlled from different layers and levels. As the site has very dominant, over powering features and is in some ways over shadowed by these features it would be a challenge to draw in and control light.

This sketch of the pantheon came to mind around the site as it resembles the rich Roman heritage of the site. The Pantheon also demonstrates how light can be controlled within an urban environment on shows how the Romans mastered light.

The initial concept moved on to the possible harnessing the rich Roman herit-age and with the control of light.

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Green Space Current Structures Historical Roman SiteRoads Site Circulation Winter Shading Summer Shading

The site has various features such as a large green space which is unusual for the area due to its urbanisation. An amphitheatre, railway lines with Victorian arches and a large disused overpass which makes the site very distinguishable. The Green space is such due to the historical Roman ruins beneath, which prevent the site from being developed. However these historical features could be harnessed to enhance a building.

Roman ruins are of valued importance to this particular area of . The Ro-man fort that once stood was found at the confluence between the rivers Irwell and Medlock. It guarded a settlement known as Mamucium, its re-mains are still visible today. The Canals that were constructed around the region played a major part in the industrial revolution, which helped with the explosion of industry in the area at the time. These canals are currently under used today.

Mamucium Settlement Site

1. Gardens2. Vicus Foundations3. Paths4. Paths5. Sheep Sculpture6. Defensive ditches7. The North Gate8. Granary9. West wall and ramparts10. Defensive ditches11. Wheel broach12. Bench13. Rubble core and west wall14. Archaeology mural15. The lock keeper’s cottage16. The Rochdale Canal17. Bath House18. South East Corner19. Ancient monument20. Cemetery

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Castlefield, Greater Manchester - Site Analysis

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There is a large predominant presence of the history of the Roman ruins as there are reminders everywhere around the site. From the ruins itself, to the new modern built amphitheatre there are many reminders. People are proud of the Roman influence on the site and this aspect feels under used.

Circulation in and around the site is vast with many paths circling the space. It is part a popular walk route and is very close to the train station.

My initial response was to harness this lost history by creating a Roman archeological museum with the excavation of the present ruins.

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The site is located on highly historic Roman remains which need careful consideration throughout the design process. As the buildings purpose is a museum for the ruins on the site. The building needs to resemble its contents inside and out.

One aspect in which is of relevance is the Roman army as the site is based on a military fort and the Roman military was the key to why the Romans were so powerful and dominant at their time. If it was not for the Romans dominant military force the empire would not have

Roman settlement and defensive fort. Build up and organisation of a Roman legion of soldiers. A century of elite soldiers contribute to the large attacking strength of the army. They were so successful primarily due to its organisation.

Organisation in urban camouflage inspires square grid.

Roman Heritage

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Square grid can then be laid across the site to arrange site. Organisation of the site with a square grid around the existing site features.

Organisation of the site with a square grid around the existing site features.

When constructing around the site feature, consideration and care needs to bee taken in order not to disrupt ruins that may have been

present for thousands of years.

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As the site has many predominant feature and the museum is aimed at displaying the site heritage, all the available features need to be utilized within the design. The historic features such as the ruins, fortification ditches, north wall remains, defensive sloping and even the archways will be incorporated into the design.

By drawing the site through the building, exploring people will have an enhanced understanding of how the site used to be.

Historical and Current horizon view from Looking out from the North wall

Amphitheatre

Defensive slope

Viaduct archways

Ditch fortification

Roman Settlement

Ruins

Utilisation of Site

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From studying how insects have adapted and evolved in their natural envi-ronment various aspects can be utilised within architecture.

For example the Purple Emperor butterfly manipulates light to give itself an iridescent shine when in direct sunlight. The manipulation of light within architecture is very important and needs to be used to its full poten-tial.

These lighting studies show how light can be managed and directed for control within a space.. Using aspects like the griding and organisation of the researched Roman army cn be manipulated into generating spectacu-lat ligthing patterns.

Lighting

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Lighting within architecture is very important and needs to be controlled appropriately within different architectural environments. This particular lighting experiment demonstrates how light can be directed to the opposite side of a space. This model controls direct light and provides a more evenly spread distribution of light.

Lighting Experiment

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This second lighting experiment controls light again by changing direct light into more of an evenly spread glow. This has been done by creating verti-cal gaping withing the ceiling by having varying ceiling heights. This type of natural lighting is very appropriate within museum space as there is not normally lighting from the side from the walls. This is due to light from the side will cause shadows and glare which will detract from the piece.

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The combination of controlled and direct light can be maintained within the same light opening. This model provides a light well which directs light to the centre of the space. The light well is also tall enough to keep the light vertical and will not move throughout changing lighting conditions of eve-ryday. This model also combines the first lighting study by creating a glow around the edges of the room.

Lighting Experiment

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When designing with light for museum space, consideration toward the artefacts being displayed needs to be considered. For example if an artefact was light sensitive and therefore could be damaged by intense light, then it will need to be controlled as to not do so. This model shows how direct light can be reflected on to the spaces ceiling. This gives the entire ceiling a glow which eliminates the whole space. The glow can be enhanced by lowering the panel, increasing the gap size or by creating the panel out of a reflective material.

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2500 m2Exhibition StorageExhibition SpaceTheatre practice spaceMuseum ShopAdmission OfficeMuseum shop StorageTheatre Practice spaceToiletsOffice spaceBarSecurity RoomPlant roomChanging RoomsKitchen StoresToiletsBar StoresCafeReception/FoyerKitchen

The space that was allocated was 2500m2 which is demonstrated by the outer black square. All the other colorued rectangles demonstrated the spaces needed in the building and their size relates to the space needed for the spaces to work. Each shape is also put inside the overall square to demonstrate

how much space is used and leftover.

The arrangement of the site is related to the building program and organized against the uniform or-ganization of the site which was determined by the organization of the Roman Legion.

The appropriate spaces are then grouped together which is the start to generate the buildings flow, circulation and form.

Building Program

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Reception communal space and museum space Staff space Indoor and outdoor space Building height relationship to Viaduct height

Exturnal circulation around building

Parti Diagrams

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Massing and Form Generation

Massing started with a straight extrapolation of the site.The block went straight up to the site limitations as to

utilize all the site features.

This massing shape resembles my lighting experiments to see how light can enter the building without coming

from the side walls.

The site was then split onto two parts. The extruded part being the part of the site that can not be built upon. For instance foundations can not be laid where the ruins lye.

This again experiments the way in which light can enter the building. However but still utilizing the available

views.

The massing was then staggered to allow for light and the view across the landscape. From my lighting studies.

Again alternating the levels of the building to match the variation of building levels in the landscape. This room

backs against the railway and can not be to high as to not block views from trains.

The storage space in the building is centrally locate. The ceiling of this space is also pushed down to allow for

light and ventilation as these aspects are important to the upkeep and storage of valuable artifacts.

Incorporation of the ramps circulating the building also shape the various ceiling heights around the

building. This is because the fewer stairs and more ramps within this museum, natural circulation patterns

will be increased.

The reception and entrance is set back from the road. This is to encourage the exploration the external aspects of the building which resembles an excavation and the

finding of and artifact. This encourages more circulation around the building.

The lower levels of the building needs to be considered for natural lighting as it is harder to utilize natural light

at lower levels.

The balcony leading off the bar brakes from the grid of the building layout to react to the sloping and curving

landscape below.

Finished massing outcome

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From examining circulation within museums such as the BMW museum, Porsche museum and Mercedes Museum there are three different circulation patterns. Examining these with help inform the circulation

pattern within my own design.

The three apparent patterns in each of these building all vary from each other however there is one main similarity and that is the circulation from top to bottom.

As said above the conventual circulation pattern is to start at the top of the building and work the way down again. However as my particular museum is an archaeological excavation project I will reverse

this by starting under ground and work the way back to the surface.

Circulation

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Ground FloorEntrance to reception and bar

-1 below groundFirst part of museum

-1/2 below groundGradually working way to the surface as explorationexcavated ruins

+1 & ground floorOnce maned the wall as the Romans would have done you return to the surface again to explore the restored ditches and finally returning back to reception.

Customer Circulation is a one way system that starts above ground which then goes below ground with the gradual return to the surface. The circula-tion is a one way system so that people always know the next part of the museum this technique also ensures that nothing is missed.

Circulation

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Staff circulation is totally different to the customers as there is a complete loop between all the levels which provides easy access and saves time providing convenience. There are two different circulation patterns in this building as the staff of the building need to be behind the scenes and can not use the same one are the customers.

-1 below viaductDelivery bay and staff entrance is the other side and below the viaduct as the site slopes an entire floor height.

Ground floorCatering and bar services along with merchandise storage facilities. This floor will so have a lab for archeological excavations.

-1 below groundMuseum storage

Circulation

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External Works

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Ground Floor 1:200

1. Reception2. Restaurant3. Bar4. Male Toilets5. Female toilets6. Walk-in Fridge7. Bar storage8. Kitchen9. Outdoor Balcony10. Outdoor exhibition space11. Exhibition space12. Storage13. Display podiums14. Mesh floor to display ditches

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1. Male Toilets2. Female toilets3. Amphitheater4. Exhibition space5. Office6. Staff room7. Plant room8. Delivery bay9. Bins store

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1: 100 section north west to south east

Excavated ruins space Gloomy exhibition spaceresembling fort dungeons

Walk across north wall

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Ditch exhibition space Reception and Bar BalconyInitial museum space

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1: 100 section north east to south west

Ditch exhibition space Ceiling Lighting Excavated ruins space laboratory viewingspace

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Delivery bay Car park

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1 Archeological Excavation2 Hardcore3 Concrete4 Concrete slab5 drainpipe6 loose gravel stone7 3mm level of sand8 Tarmac9 Steel structure I-Beam10 4mmx4mm gap steel mesh11 mesh bracket fixing12 steel sheet facade13 Glass Roofing14 Glass structure15 Guttering drainage

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1 Mesh bracket fixing2 4mmx4mm gap mesh3 2mx2m scorched steel facade4 Roof to wall I- Beam connection5 Waterproof membrane6 Glass structure7 structure to glass grip and ceiling8 self cleaning glass9 Drainage system10 facade welding connection11 Structural I-Beam12 Bolting and welding for support of walkway13 walkway structure

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Suspended ruin walkways

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Exhibition space with retained ditches

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Exhibition along retained Roman wall

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Level changes throughout the building

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Physical Model

The material choices in the building of this model are very vast. This is due to the many layers of the site materially and structurally. Plaster for the ground, a light box for the water, chip board for the building and steel from my design as the building will be made of rough unfinished steel.

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The development of a new cricket pavilion for St Chads cricket club, provided the opportunity to understand the design process of architecture in the real world. This make it clear that in the real world the customers needs come first as apposed to just designing what the designer wants, which I have done throughout being a student. The project reiterates trial and improvement, as the clients would tend to change elements of the design, which tailors the building better to their need.

Physical modeling skills were developed through out the project with the use of laser cut wood. The laser cutter allowed models to be more accurate to portray ideas across better. For example patterns could be etched onto the wood which gives ideas of final finishes for the building.

St, Chads Cricket ClubLive Project

Personal Statement

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The live project was to design a new cricket pavilion for St. chad’s cricket club. The models were constructed out of lazer cut MDF and vinyl. The project also required us to attend a client meeting every 3 weeks to discuss developments within the design. The process was useful to gain an under-standing of the profession in the real world.

St Chad’s Cricket Club

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Myself and two others from the tutor group took it upon ourselves to build a fully functioning 3D printer. The technology that use utilised is called reprap, which is open source and is available to the public. The printer would allow up to create 3D objects for a fraction of the price of normal 3D printers. Printing objects can help within architectural design with elements such as massing and structural design and would save time as aposed physically building models.

3D Printer, Rep Rap

Personal Statement

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Appearance upon arrival

Framework coming together Wires, wires, wires Hotend plastic printing part Extruder which pulls wire through One of three pulley belts which move the print bed on all three axis

Hundreds and hundreds of nuts and bolts Electronics Aluminium framework

Reprap 3D printer was a group side project which myself and two others from my tutor group took upon ourselves to complete. However it was only 3 of use constructing the print-er everyone from the tutor group contributed to its purchase and would be used by everyone. The printer was to be used for building smaller models and possible detail printing.

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Reprap 3D printer fully constructed. However we had only completed the first part of the process. The next step was calibration and programming so the machine printed accurately. Calibration was extremely difficult as the printing bed has to be perfectly level and at least 0.3mm if not closer to the hotend in order for an accurate print.

Computer modelling and printing software was also an issue, with many different setting.The software was almost as sensitive and the calibration, as one wrong input could drastically change the print outcome.

However after much trial and error prints started becoming accurate and successful.