Some Final Images...

Original Conceptual Diagram: Re-assembly of a Fractured City















The images below help to give an idea of the final developed form in context, and an indication of internal quality. Keeping with the initial concept of a fragmented society, and creating a scheme that can begin to suggest reform, the building is a violent and dramatic addition to the street.

Bradford has had a number of traumas and clashes through the years, this proposal creates a metaphorical symbol for this and highlights the need for communities to fuse together. Simultaneously 'the Annex' brings a valuable addition to the City's redevelopment, and expansion on links to the Film industry.

View to Scheme from Ivegate...





















Approach to Central Space...























Main Projection Space...

Model 7:

Resolution of ongoing issues led to the steel frame to become separate for the two elements (retained facade = exposed frame, roof structure = hidden frame) with a concrete shear wall passing through visually connecting them together. All surfaces (internal and external) use the same panelling system, so the brickwork is treated as a cladding.
North lights have been inserted into the scheme, these would house an integrated blind system that would allow full flexibility of the space in the future.
Areas for potential solar panels are shown in dark blue. Attached to the brick panel roofing, these have been calculated to be of a sufficient number to power all electricity internally as its current use of a museum. They are strategically placed so as to not be affected by surrounding buildings.

Model 6:

An initial attempt to tackle some of the structural issues surrounding the project (only lower roof area explored here). It is clear that much greater support is required for the retained facade, which needs to feel more integral to the building itself. It also needs to be more restrained so as to not compromise stability.

The frame itself has been simplified, reducing awkward junctions, but still reads as multiple crashing elements, which is vital to the conceptual vision.

Model 5:

Experimentation of introducing a drainage strategy, collected grey water would be held above the internal core element for use within the scheme. Utilising the need for the roof to reflect an internal gradient works well alongside this approach. All roof fragments work together to drain to the lowest point, with varying angles to meet the original concept of fragmented chaos, avoiding rigid order.

Model 4:

Further exploration into the roof structure, assessing the possibilities and relationships with its surroundings. In particular I wanted this model to establish how the rear exit integrated with the city, as visitors leave the building and find themselves in Bradford's shopping district. Here, the bold roof structure becomes the wall element and is the only point where it meets ground, this exit emphasising the dramatic form.
The existing connecting route is to be maintained, users find themselves using a route that is almost integral to the scheme.

Model 3:

Model experiment of basic structural ideas, testing complex roof system. Only half model is shown to give full understanding of the proposal in sectional view.

Model 2:

Rationalisation of previous model, working now with strip like elements. Converting conceptual ideas and creating a feasible interpretation, whilst retaining its previous character and emotion eliciting essence.

Model 1:

First attempt to model entire scheme. Entirely arranged to create a desired internal environment (almost cinematic, taking reference from expressionist film of distorted, metaphorical environments). Each 'fragment' is at this stage representational of a 'piece' of Bradford. The building will be constructed using elevation elements of the city, taken from key streets of the 2001 riot.
This attempt showed itself to still be a bit too conceptual, and far too large for the site. In need of restraint without being overly controlled...

Working Proposition: