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Aire-scape: July 2009
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Friday, 24 July 2009. Quick and Dirty Update. After some rationalising of the plans, here's the latest update. On the top floor we have the medical centre, arranged a central corridor with glazed partitions. At present there is access to a fire escape across the roof of the storey below, which needs refining. The first floor will contain the waiting area and admin for the medical centre. The cafe might also end up here, using the outdoor space created by the large forms to present an outdoor terrace.
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Aire-scape: Plans
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Friday, 21 August 2009. Getting there on the plans. First floor now, this one is shaping up well with a new staff area and updated cafe/terrace. Ground floor, lots of progress on the nursery, support and staff areas. And the basement, with wcs, plant, general store and bin access. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Architect's Pocket Book, Charlotte Baden-Powell, Architectural Press 2008. Architect's Working Details (various), Architect's Journal, Emap 1997.
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Aire-scape: August 2009
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Friday, 21 August 2009. This is the main stair atrium from the top floor looking down to ground floor. I've gone for lightweight stainless steel handrail with glass infill to match the language of the stairs and atrium. There is a line of fire-rated glass dividing the atrium from the spaces, which provides protection and works with the solar gain / passive vent strategy of the atria themselves. Here's the view from the grassed square, showing the building in context. Getting there on the plans. Something...
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Aire-scape: Site Works
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Tuesday, 8 February 2011. Below is a satellite photo of the site with a "wish list" of site improvements. 1 Ideally the roof needs to be made waterproof or preferably properly re-instated with a pitch. A green roof would be an excellent solution. Provision for fire escapes need to be worked out, and the building needs an electrical, water and heating overhaul. 2 A new bridge link to the opposite bank of the river and nature reserve. 3 Clear the site and possibly create allotments. View my complete profile.
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Aire-scape: February 2011
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Thursday, 24 February 2011. I've got an early section on the drawing board, still loads to do such as the new stairwell, ideas for the roof and bringing it all to life. However, the most interesting thing that this drawing shows is probably the unique barrel vaults of the floor structure. Tuesday, 8 February 2011. Below is a satellite photo of the site with a "wish list" of site improvements. 2 A new bridge link to the opposite bank of the river and nature reserve. We have a new project for Aire-scape!
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Aire-scape: March 2009
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Friday, 27 March 2009. It's been a tough week so far preparing the tech report. Key section is nearly finished, and I'm working on structural and fixings details alongside. In the meantime though, here is the main elevation ready to have materials info attached. Wednesday, 18 March 2009. A big update this week, I've been refining the plan to take into account the structure, and also engaging much more with the spaces. Added staff facilties and refined GP consulting. Monday, 9 March 2009. Thursday, 5 Marc...
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Aire-scape: April 2009
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Wednesday, 29 April 2009. Elevations - new colour scheme. I've been experimenting with a new colour scheme for the overall presentation. I want to go for a mixed media approach of hand drawings, photomontage and CAD all mixed together, and with a much more subdued colour scheme because the previous pastel colour scheme was detracting from the architecture. Here's a work in progress section. Monday, 27 April 2009. I've entered Aire-scape into the Northern Design competition. Tuesday, 21 April 2009. Nurser...
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Aire-scape: January 2009
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Tuesday, 20 January 2009. The sketchup model of the Allen Tod Masterplan has now been completed. This will be extremely useful for massing and sunpath analysis. This sunpath analysis has been essential, as I find the brief taking the project more and more toward passive solar design. Friday, 16 January 2009. Spent a lot of time refining the project proposal document this week. We've got a new precedent - Sandy Road Clinic. Friday, 9 January 2009. Site Visual Note Taking. Monday, 5 January 2009. BRE: Desi...
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Aire-scape: June 2009
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Thursday, 18 June 2009. Well, nearly a month after my last post and the results are in - Aire-scape didn't make the grade. More specifically, the one thing which didn't make the grade was the design itself i.e. poor arrangement for solar gain, no justification to bridge over the locks and overall style and quality of presentation. The new concept goes back to the slogan - "unlocking the leeds-liverpool canal" and uses a series of new constructions like keys on a key-ring:. Architecturally it will use sim...
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Aire-scape: November 2008
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Monday, 24 November 2008. This blog follows the development of my Design Thesis as part of my RIBA Part II Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture at Leeds Metropolitan University. Hopefully this blog will represent a comprehensive diary of design development from beginning to end. So let's begin with the design narrative which will underpin the entire procress:. Century encompassing a range of issues including energy, transport, social and economic. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile.
