SARA ROSE PERERA HAMMOND

RIBA Part 1 StudentManchester School of Architecture

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CONTENTS

LIVE PROJECTS Pimp My Studio- Furniture Design + Build Why Waste Waste?- Pavillion Design + Build

YEAR 2 Levenshulme Pavillion Levenshulme Community and Prayer Centre

YEAR 3 The Cycling Forum

Year 1- sketch, Reynold building UMIST campus Manchester

Year 1- Berlin study trip, sketch

LIVE PROJECTS

PIMP MY STUDIO FURNITURE DESIGN + BUILD

WHY WASTE WASTE?MICROSHELTER DESIGN + BUILD

Group work: computer model renders

1:1 final furniture piece in use

Initial concept sketch

This project involved seeing the concept and idea through sourcing ma-terials, fabrication and installation. Working closely in a small team my involvement was throughout the whole process from intial deisgn ideas, sourcing the materials and manufacturing the design.

The design of the 1:1 multifunctional drawing table with chairs was highly driven by the reclaimed and recycled materials which were sourced from EMERGE recycling centre in Openshaw, Manchester.

Client: Jane Leach- Architect

By exploring ways to reuse waste, we gave a new life to wooden pal-lets in the design of a useful, garden shelter.We employed methods including designing digitally, as well as hands-on experimenting and improvising with the pallets to arrange our final form.

Team work and communication were vital skills needed to see this pro-ject through to completion.

Sourcing materials Cable tie connections Construction Group work: computer generated model 1:1 final microshelter in use

Testing Constructing Excavating

YEAR 2 LEVENSHULME PAVILLION

1:100 cantilever system 1:200 cantilever Lighting scheme 1:200 pavillion model

Radial arrangement sequential diagrams

System of frames in plan

I developed a system of cantillevering frames through model which were incorporated into a pavillion as part of my proposed scheme of an outdoor room. Var-ying sized structures were fragmented and dispersed across the site in a radial manner in which they coa-lesced at the point of the pavillion to provide a semi enclosed space for use by the community.

Longitudinal section

Plan for outdoor room

YEAR 2

LEVENSHULME COMMUNITYAND PRAYER CENTRE

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First Floor Plan 1:100 @ A1

Levenshulme is a suburb of Manchester characterised by its multitude of ethnic groups and cultures which make up the community.

The idea behind the community and prayer centre is that it will provide space to hold secular community activities, encouraging interfaith interaction strengthening connec-tions within the community.

The widespan space faces Mecca whilst retaining alignment with the site.

Section A:A 1:100 @ A1

Exterior sketch

The building move from public to pri-vate offering spaces from large group activity to solo prayer and meditation.

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Roof Structure

Green roofInsulation Metal DeckPlywood boardDamp proof membranPlaster board

External Walls

Load bearing masonry brick wallsStructural glazingBrick tile clad walls

Timber Structure

Supporting post and beam structurewith intergrated mezanine

Internal Walls

Loadbearing and non-loadbearing interal wallsPartial owered Ceilings

Flooring

Wooden floor finishScreetInsulationDamp proof membraneConcrete Slab with pile andstrip foundations

1:50 section and model

The structural system consituted a glue-lam timber structure derived from the cantilevers in the Leven-shulme Pavillion project as a continuation through-out the year. The cantilevering frames were incorporated to hold a mezzanine level within the main space. Out-ward leaning columns are reflected on the other side of the buildings to express the overall tension.

Eastern Elevation

STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

1:50 Partial Section

THE CYCLING FORUM

Existing cycling routes Potential perspective of Manchester town square

The Cycling Forum- central to a growing network of cycling ammenities in the city

The Cycling Forum is central to the expanding network of cycling facilities in Manchester tieing in with the VeloCity initiative. Urban Cycling can be a solution to social, economic and environmental problems in the city. By creating free mobility of pedestrians and cyclists we can generate social vitality in the 21st century city, reduce congestion and create a better quality environment.

YEAR 3

Collection of buildings on site with central meet-ing space

Buildings create discus-sion and radial circula-tion pattern

Staggered floorplates allow sunlight + creates loggia/balcony

Roof gives shelter but al-lows light to give sense of outdoor space

Facades address con-text, entrances to central space remain open

Internal and external fenstration model

THREE FIGURES

From studies of public space the build-ing diagram is centred around recreat-ing the public square providing a place for meeting and assembly of cyclists. Further providing ammenties to invite and encourage cycling. Three figures on site create the central urban square, the three figures house programme representing the social, practical and commercial functions of the forum. Housing the relevant facilities the buildings work in harmony to serve the gathering space.

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1 Forum2 Shop3 Cafe4 Kitchen5 Storage

6 Workshop7 WC8 Foyer9 Showers10 Auditorium

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Shop perspective

THE FORUM

The central forum provides a place for meeting and assembly for cyclists in the city to hold dis-cussions and events. This place of common ground in the city supports in invitation of a bicycle culture in Manchester.

UNDER ONE ROOF

Section showing central space- overlooked by internal windows, balonies, and loggia creating the public square

Ground floor

Roofscape

Practical figure axonometric

The three indiviual buildings are housed under a single roof to create the collective on site. Continuing the forum on the roof, the roof provides space for teaching cycling and testing bicycles.

The practical figure houses programme including the workshop and auditorium. The fixing and upkeep of bicycles ensures cycling can create free mobility within the city. Therefore the practical figure is responsible in creating a healthier city.