Monday 29 March 2010

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.






Saturday 6 March 2010

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.