Kieron Peaty U_15 Design & Detail

Design & Detail Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 1.1.01 1.1.02 1.1.03 1.1.04 1.1.05 1.1.06 1.1.07 Brief & Urban Strategy Site Introduction Orientation Conservation Area & Scale Program Area Schedule Schedule of Accommodation 3 4 5 6 8 9 12 Page

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Proposal 2.1 2.1.01 2.1.02 2.1.03 2.1.04 Proposal - Plans Proposal - Sections Proposal - Elevations Proposal - Visualisations 14 19 23 24

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Materials / Construction 3.1 Materials 3.1.01 Steel Frame 3.1.02 EPDM 3.1.03 Polished Concrete Floor 3.1.04 Brick 3.1.05 Timber Construction 3.2.01 Exploded Building Axonometric 3.2.02 Exploded Rooflight Axonometric 3.2.03 Exploded Pod Axonometric 3.2.04 Pod Wall Axonometric 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 36

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Design & Performance 4.1 4.1.01 4.1.02 4.1.03 4.1.04 4.1.05 4.1.06 4.1.07 Ground Source Heat Pumps Heat Recovery & Ventilation GSHP Boreholes Solar Shading System - Pods Pod Ventilation Fire Strategy / Means of Escape Steel Intumescent Coatings 38 39 40 41 43 44 46 47 2

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Introduction

This report provides a detailed oversight of the building proposal for 21-25 Osborn Street. The first part of the report is an introduction to factors that informed the design, the second is an examination of the construction methods and material choices utilised for the proposal. The last part of the report provides details regarding the building performance in context of energy and in fire strategy.

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Introduction

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Brief & Urban Strategy

Brief: The brief was to provide a building to accommodate 80 youths plus a team of support workers. The building will be used predominantly as an education facility but must also provide rehearsal/performance spaces for an amateur dramatics activity group that the youths will take part in. The number of rooms and type of education facilities required were to suit four different age groups (refer to program) allowing for a Montessori Method of education. Aside from the education and performance space requirements of the buildng it was important for the building to possess recreation space allowing youths and staff members to eat as well as space for food preparation. A suitable number of amenities in proportion to the proposed numbes of building occupants were required as

well as washing facilites to promote attendance at Mosque for prayer. The building was to be a flagship for the new government youth education/skilling initiative. As such it was paramount that the building be as functional in energy consumption as possible utilising modern technologies and materials to achieve high levels of performance. Whilst it was essential for the building to be low maintenance for the final occupants, Tower Hamlets College. Above all the building was required to be of the highest architectural quality intergrating within the urban context of the Spitalfields and Banglatown area. Urban Strategy: The setting for the building is one of the most culturally rich, vibrant areas of London, layered with centuries of history attributed to waves of immigration settlers.

The youth education facility stems from the idea that an area known historically as home to skilled trades and workers has lost its ability to provide suitable means for residents as the skills that once provided for locals has diminished during recent times. The decline of high street services available in the the area is likely to see Tower Hamlets succumb to regeneration that will alter the areas fabric. With levels of deprivation in Tower Hamlets ranked as one of the highest in England and second highest in London it now seems that the City is slowing consuming the culture and vibrancy of the area. The site is located in the Brick Lane and Fournier Street Conservation Area thus must be sensitive of the requirements set upon developments in such areas.

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Site Introduction

Site: The site is 21-25 Osborn Street, located at the southern tip of Brick Lane in the Spitalfields and Banglatown Ward of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets The site was owned by the Truman Brewery until it recently when they donated the land to Tower Hamlets Council to be developed for OSYEF.

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Design Strategy

Orientation: The building scale grows from left to right, one storey to 5, with regards to the view from Osborn Street. The design principles for this were multiple. The first consideration formulating the proposals form is owed to the orientation of the site. The front of the building faces north-east meaning that it will benefit from morning sunlight and natural daylight. Furthermore as the sun tracks southwards towards the west (to the rear of the building) the tiered floors that shaped the left wing allo for the courtyard space to benefit from sunlight for as long as possible.

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Conservation Area & Scale

Conservation Area & Scale: The building is proposed for a site in a conservation area. With this in mind it was paramount that the building was designed to sit within the context of the historic Spitalfields area.. Although the majority of existing buildings along both Osborn Street and Brick Lane are built up to the pedestrian footpaths, the scale of the adjacent building, the City Hotel which is approximately 23m above street level, would have led to the road immediately in front of the proposal feeling like an enclosed tunnel. This lead to the building being set back from the road to allow for a landscaped space in the front courtyard. Therefore the building replicates the shape of the existing warehouses that occupy the site. Although the scale is slightly larger.

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Program

Program: The building has three main definable spaces. The education spaces are split into 4 different sizes as required by the defined age groups: 1 group of 20 - 14-16 year olds 2 groups of 10 - 16-18 year olds 4 groups of 5 - 19 years olds 20 individuals - 20 year olds The counselling and support space is located on the ground floor of the building. In this space the youths will be able to gain advice about general concerns such as struggles with course requirements, housing or financial problems, as well as more specialised counselling on a one to one basis for issues such as anger management or relationship advice. The recreation space is distributed over the three main floors. The dining and kitchen areas are the main heart of the building with views from above provided by the double height atrium. Lounge, workspace and seminar spaces are provided however this space has been designated with a degree of flexibility to provide performance and rehearsal space for the amateur dramatics groups.

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Schedule of Accommodation

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Design & Detail Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 1.1.01 1.1.02 1.1.03 1.1.04 1.1.05 1.1.06 1.1.07 Brief & Urban Strategy Site Introduction Orientation Conservation Area & Scale Program Area Schedule Schedule of Accommodation 3 4 5 6 8 9 12 Page

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Proposal 2.1 2.1.01 2.1.02 2.1.03 2.1.04 Proposal - Plans Proposal - Sections Proposal - Elevations Proposal - Visualisations 14 19 23 24

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Materials / Construction 3.1 Materials 3.1.01 Steel Frame 3.1.02 EPDM 3.1.03 Polished Concrete Floor 3.1.04 Brick 3.1.05 Timber Construction 3.2.01 Exploded Building Axonometric 3.2.02 Exploded Rooflight Axonometric 3.2.03 Exploded Pod Axonometric 3.2.04 Pod Wall Axonometric 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 36

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Design & Performance 4.1 4.1.01 4.1.02 4.1.03 4.1.04 4.1.05 4.1.06 4.1.07 Ground Source Heat Pumps Heat Recovery & Ventilation GSHP Boreholes Solar Shading System - Pods Pod Ventilation Fire Strategy / Means of Escape Steel Intumescent Coatings 38 39 40 41 43 44 46 47 13

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Design & Detail Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 1.1.01 1.1.02 1.1.03 1.1.04 1.1.05 1.1.06 1.1.07 Brief & Urban Strategy Site Introduction Orientation Conservation Area & Scale Program Area Schedule Schedule of Accommodation 3 4 5 6 8 9 12 Page

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Proposal 2.1 2.1.01 2.1.02 2.1.03 2.1.04 Proposal - Plans Proposal - Sections Proposal - Elevations Proposal - Visualisations 14 19 23 24

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Materials / Construction 3.1 Materials 3.1.01 Steel Frame 3.1.02 EPDM 3.1.03 Polished Concrete Floor 3.1.04 Brick 3.1.05 Timber Construction 3.2.01 Exploded Building Axonometric 3.2.02 Exploded Rooflight Axonometric 3.2.03 Exploded Pod Axonometric 3.2.04 Pod Wall Axonometric 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 36

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Design & Performance 4.1 4.1.01 4.1.02 4.1.03 4.1.04 4.1.05 4.1.06 4.1.07 Ground Source Heat Pumps Heat Recovery & Ventilation GSHP Boreholes Solar Shading System - Pods Pod Ventilation Fire Strategy / Means of Escape Steel Intumescent Coatings 38 39 40 41 43 44 46 47 26

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Materials-Steel Frame

Construction Material: Steel construction will provide numerous benefits for the project. The choice of construction material is affected by a number of factors. The following is an investigation of these factors. Cost Economic Material Low cost construction process resulting from increased productivity in manufacture and design, fabrication and erection. Reduced fabrication costs in real terms. Low cost fire and corrosion protection. Reduced Construction Period Reduced associated costs Second fix can be done earlier in program Earlier possession of building for end users Savings throughout project Early contractor involvement in design stage Large unsupported spans slender columns maximise floor area Strength to weight ratio thus reduced foundation costs Offsite fabrication reduces site costs during construction Cheap efficient fire protection Flexibility for future changes to building Easy integration of services Durable form of construction Flexibility In Design Strength to weight ratio facilitates large open spaces compared to alternative. Standardised connections and floor systems Integration of openings, doors and windows In Construction Structural components accommodated curtain walling, washroom modules, etc Easy adaptation of deign if required, unlike concrete frame, traditional construction, etc In Use Easily adaptable to accommodate future changes growth of the College, etc

Sustainability In Construction Ease of delivery little space & time required timing of delivery can be chosen to reduce public nuisance Ease of construction provides little impact/disruption to neighbouring buildings noise, etc. Speed of construction reduces inconvenience Environmentally Friendly Clean, user friendly no dust, spillages Up to 20% less waste sent to landfill than comparable materials Co-ordination of deliveries to reduce transportation distances Reusable and recyclable

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Materials-EPDM

External Finish: Spitalfields saw an influx of French Protestant, Huguenot, settlers in the 17th century. The Huguenots had a considerable impact on the local economy. Before their arrival a silk industry had existed in the area yet the skills possessed by the Huguenots were such that Spitalfields became known as the weaver town. Indeed these skills began to shape fashion in the middle classes and allowed many master weavers to build vast homes in the area such as 19 Princelet Street which remains as an unrestored Huguenot master silk weavers home. The external finish of the building will be a tribute to the silk industry and the first notable wave of Spitalfields immigrants. EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) is a synthetic rubber that may be used in multiple applications. Typically utilised as a roofing membrane due firstly to its water resisting characteristics and secondly its ability to prevent pollution of rainwater (thus benefiting buildings with rainwater harvesting systems) the EPDM will be used as a wall finish. Cost Economic Material Low cost construction process prefabricated and arrives installation ready. Reduced Construction Period Fast installation due to prefabrication Few Health & Satety issues Savings throughout project Characteristic UV stability thus EPDM will not degrade over time or become brittle In the event of damage, the membrane can be patch repaired as a bicycle tyre. Sustainability In Construction Ease of delivery little space & time required timing of delivery can be chosen to reduce public nuisance Ease of construction provides little impact/disruption to neighbouring buildings noise, etc. Speed of construction reduces inconvenience
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Environmentally Friendly Natural product containing no plasticisers or PVCs Uses less energy in manufacturing process than bitumous products

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Materials-Polished Concrete

Ground Floor Finish: A polished concrete floor will be used for the ground floor finish. Polished concrete floors are low maintenance, durable and aesthetically agreeable. Cost Economic Material Fewer man hours spent polishing floor than applying additional floor coverings Concrete floor slab - upper surface polished No additional flooring required - tiles, carpet etc Price per m sq range 40-400 Savings throughout project Low maintenance Durability reduces likelihood of repairs Sustainability Environmentally Friendly Choice of aggregates include recycled glass and even old car parts Reduction of dust mites and allergen issues for end users Will not encourage growth of mould

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Materials-Brick

Internal Finishes: Brick Lane, of which residents consider Osborn Street to be an extenion, was so named in the latter half of the 16th century. Lolesworth Field was an open green space which extended down from Bethnal Green in the north. In 1576 Lolsesworth Field was broken up to facilitate brick manufacturing thus providing the name Brick Lane. Therefore the walls in the Support section of the building will be finished with brickwork as a tribute to the industry of brick manufacturing. The colour of brick used in the building frontages along Brick Lane varies. However the colour of brick used in the OSYEF support area will match that of Truman Brewery Brickhouse. The choice of brick style will be Petersen Kolumba K31. In terms of brickwork this is a relatively new style and presently a popular choice for many new buildings. As such it will represent the progression of brick manufacturing history.

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Materials-Timber

Internal Finishes: As the Huguenots moved out of the area the silk industry was displaced and replaced by furniture makers, amongst others such as shoe makers and tailors. Therefore the walls in the Education section of the building will be finished timber as a tribut to carpentry and furniture making. The timber finish will be 18mm WBP spruce plywood finished with a clear matt intumescent coating.

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Design & Detail Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 1.1.01 1.1.02 1.1.03 1.1.04 1.1.05 1.1.06 1.1.07 Brief & Urban Strategy Site Introduction Orientation Conservation Area & Scale Program Area Schedule Schedule of Accommodation 3 4 5 6 8 9 12 Page

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Proposal 2.1 2.1.01 2.1.02 2.1.03 2.1.04 Proposal - Plans Proposal - Sections Proposal - Elevations Proposal - Visualisations 14 19 23 24

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Materials / Construction 3.1 Materials 3.1.01 Steel Frame 3.1.02 EPDM 3.1.03 Polished Concrete Floor 3.1.04 Brick 3.1.05 Timber Construction 3.2.01 Exploded Building Axonometric 3.2.02 Exploded Rooflight Axonometric 3.2.03 Exploded Pod Axonometric 3.2.04 Pod Wall Axonometric 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 36

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Design & Performance 4.1 4.1.01 4.1.02 4.1.03 4.1.04 4.1.05 4.1.06 4.1.07 Ground Source Heat Pumps Heat Recovery & Ventilation GSHP Boreholes Solar Shading System - Pods Pod Ventilation Fire Strategy / Means of Escape Steel Intumescent Coatings 38 39 40 41 43 44 46 47 32

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Design & Detail Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 1.1.01 1.1.02 1.1.03 1.1.04 1.1.05 1.1.06 1.1.07 Brief & Urban Strategy Site Introduction Orientation Conservation Area & Scale Program Area Schedule Schedule of Accommodation 3 4 5 6 8 9 12 Page

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Proposal 2.1 2.1.01 2.1.02 2.1.03 2.1.04 Proposal - Plans Proposal - Sections Proposal - Elevations Proposal - Visualisations 14 19 23 24

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Materials / Construction 3.1 Materials 3.1.01 Steel Frame 3.1.02 EPDM 3.1.03 Polished Concrete Floor 3.1.04 Brick 3.1.05 Timber Construction 3.2.01 Exploded Building Axonometric 3.2.02 Exploded Rooflight Axonometric 3.2.03 Exploded Pod Axonometric 3.2.04 Pod Wall Axonometric 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 36

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Design & Performance 4.1 4.1.01 4.1.02 4.1.03 4.1.04 4.1.05 4.1.06 4.1.07 Ground Source Heat Pumps Heat Recovery & Ventilation GSHP Boreholes Solar Shading System - Pods Pod Ventilation Fire Strategy / Means of Escape Steel Intumescent Coatings 38 39 40 41 43 44 46 47 37

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Energy - GSHP

Ground Source Heat Pumps: The building will make use of a Ground Source Heat Pump to harvest incident solar radiation caputred and stored below the earths surface. Due the constance of the ground temperature a ground source heat pump is considered better at maintaing a higher seasonal performance factor than ASHPs (air source heat pumps). Daily variations [in temperature] tend to disappear below depths exceeding around 10cm whereas seasonal variations tend to become minimal after depths of approximately 15m. Below this level however, the temperature is fairly constant and will roughly equate to the mean annual air temperature of the region (Livingston, 2010, p28). A specialist consultant will be brought into the design team to provide guidance regarding the type of system to be used within the building, either an indirect or direct, etc. It has been assumed that a vertical direct system will be utilised with boreholes to a depth in excess of 100m. The number of boreholes and locations will be determined at a later date. [reference: A thesis degree in Master of Science in Renewable Energy Systems and the Environment, Paul Livingston. Martin, 2010]

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Energy - Heat Recovery & Ventilation

Heat Recovery & Ventilation: The diagram demonstrates a notional arrangement of bore holes to gather heat from a ground source before treatment in a heat recovery and vetilation chamber. The specialist consultant is to advise on the arrangement of the system with regards to specification and borehole arrangment.

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Energy - GSHP Boreholes

GSHP borehole calculations: floor areas ground first second total

534m 495m 466m 1495m

2006 amendment to Building Regs suggests 50kw, therefore: 50 x 1495 = 74750 or 74.75kw (round up to 75kw) 1no. borehole will yield 5kw thus with a target of approximately 75kw it should be assumed that the proposal will require 15no. vertical boreholes. Calculations are shown indicative, consultation with professional contractor should be sought prior to construction.

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Energy - Solar Shading Systems

Solar Shading Systems: The front elevation of each individual pod is south facing. As a result the internal environment of the pods could become uncomfortable for the occupants, particularly when we consider the heat generated by the electrical appliances such as computers, etc that will also occupy the pods. Reduction of excessive heat gain and solar glare is a requirement under the Building Regulations Approved Document L2. Taking this information into consideration, the pods will utilise external solar shading to regulate the internal environment of the pods. Solar shading is an effective way of managing the internal temperature. As the diagram demonstrates, radiation from the sun is transmitted, absorbed and reflected by the louvres. The result is the prevention of excessive heat gain, a reduction in the need to ventilate the pods and reduced cooling loads. A solar shading system developed by Colt Solar Systems will be utilised for the pods. The system will be automatically controlled. Adjustable louvres will track the postion of the sun to prevent overheating in the summer months whilst equally adjusting to allow the pods to benefit from heat gain from the sun during winter. It should also be noted that daylight levels will be enhanced and levels of glare reduced.

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Energy - Solar Shading Systems

Colt Solar Shading System - Carrier 4: This system provides a back hung solution with control mechanisms integrated into the main vertical supports. The louvres are installed ahead of the supports allowing seamless louvres with unobttusive supports when viewed from the front. The carrier system can utilise metal, fabric, wood, terracotta clay and translucent acrylic louvres however the pods will benefit from glass louvres. The system will be electrically operated via actuators and controlled using the soltronic control (pictured below) which is ideal for small projects and will respond to external weather conditions by automatically calculating the position of the sun and adjusting the louvres automatically.

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Energy - Pod Ventilation

Ventilation: The pods will benefit from trickle vents in the windows to provide ventiltion of the space. The vents will be located at the head of the window as shown. The windows will also be openable to allow for the youth occupant to regulate the internal temperature manually.

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Fire-Means of Escape

Means of Escape: The main stair/lift lobby will be a protected lobby to meet building regulations Part B2. The proposed lobby is glazed and will also provide space for wheelchair refuge in the eventuality of a fire. The horizontal travel distance from the lobby at ground floor level is less than 10m

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Fire-Means of Escape

Means of Escape: As previously stated the stairwell will be a protected lobby for safe vertical means of escape. Horizontal travel distances to the lobby at both 1st and 2nd floor levels are as shown above.

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Fire-Mitigation

Intumescent Coating: The structural steelwork used for the external walkway, pod wall, will be coated in an intumescent paint for fire protection. Intumescent paints produce a protective char retarding the spread of flames and transfer of heat in the event of a fire (www.astroflame. com). The steelwork will be coated with Astro ISS Paint one coat gloss BS4800 + RAL. This coating conforms with BS476 Part 21: Fire resistance for load bearing elements and structural steel. It will provide 30 mins protection and will be finished in the colour shown. Intumescent paint, coatings and varnish must meet BS476. The Astro ISS Paint specified for the external walkway is provided by Astroflame. The products they provide comply with BS476 Part 21, BS476 Part 7: Class 1 surface spread of flame, BS476 Part 6: Fire Propogation and are designated Class 0 in accordance with UK Building Regulations. Similar approved paint/coating may be used.

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Design & Detail Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 1.1.01 1.1.02 1.1.03 1.1.04 1.1.03 1.1.05 1.1.04 Brief & Urban Strategy Site Introduction Orientation Conservation Area & Scale Program Area Schedule Schedule of Accommodation 3 4 5 6 8 9 12 Page

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Proposal 2.1 2.1.01 2.1.02 2.1.03 2.1.04 Proposal - Plans Proposal - Sections Proposal - Elevations Proposal - Visualisations 14 19 23 24

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Materials / Construction 3.1 Materials 3.1.01 Steel Frame 3.1.02 EPDM 3.1.03 Polished Concrete Floor 3.1.04 Brick 3.1.05 Timber Construction 3.2.01 Exploded Building Axonometric 3.2.02 Exploded Rooflight Axonometric 3.2.03 Exploded Pod Axonometric 3.2.04 Pod Wall Axonometric 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 36

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Design & Performance 4.1 4.1.01 4.1.02 4.1.03 4.1.04 4.1.05 4.1.06 4.1.07 Ground Source Heat Pumps Heat Recovery & Ventilation GSHP Boreholes Solar Shading System - Pods Pod Ventilation Fire Strategy / Means of Escape Steel Intumescent Coatings 38 39 40 41 43 44 46 47 47

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Facade: the east elevation (front) is the most challenging element of the proposal. Given the restrictions of the site, its location within the conservation area, it is imperative that the facade integrates with the surrounding buildings in terms of scale, scope, colour, etc. It is also important that the facade looks inviting enough to draw in the end users. The youths will need to feel enthused by the aesthetic of the building.

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External Wall [Cladding]: the external wall covering will be a cladding system fixed to the structural steel frame. The cladding will display multiple colours so as to reflect the vibrancy and culture of the Bangladeshi community in and around Street and Brick Lane. The colours will be chosen from a palette composed of colours of materials taken from the sites neighbouring buildings and others along Brick Lane. The intention is not to over power the street scene with garish colour, moreover with a carefully selected colour scheme to intergrate the building into the fabric of the area.

In architecture, colour changes mood, alters perception, and liberates or reduces volume.
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Interior Space: LEGO PMD possess the values fun, unity, creativity & innovation, imagination and sustainability as a basis for its design/development department. The new LEGO PMD office, located in Billund, incorporates block-like display stands, model-building tables and a library of Lego pieces. The building possesses eight glass-fronted meeting rooms, each painted a different colour, located on a first-floor mezzanine that wraps around the buildings perimeter. On the ground floor, circular holes punched through a wooden table in the coffee area create both leg room and planting beds, while lounge areas are dotted between workstations and display cabinets. [source: www.dezeen.com]

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