DIGITAL PORTFOLIOAnna Ronayne

FORMFINDING

Initially we looked at the Mirabilis Jalapa flower and the way that the petals unfold in response to a change in environmental factors. We then derived form from the flower using 3DS MAX software.

Next we looked at how, quite simply, a 2D plane can be transformed into a 3D shape. We looked into how this transformation could become a shading system which responded, without mechanisation, to the sun.

The precedent façade systems we looked at were the centre de le Monde Arabe in Paris by Jean Nouvel and the Homeostatic façade system designed by Decker Yeadon. Both are responsive facades that regulate shading dependant on external factors. The Homeostatic facade operates without mechanisation.

I then made a model of an alternative way the petal shape could pivot in tandem to create a shading system.

MASTERPLAN DESIGN

IDEA GENERATION FROM SITE ANALYSIS TO THE MASTERPLAN

REINTRODUCE THE MARKET AND SWIMMING BATHS THAT EXISTED PREVIOUSLY IN THE AREAMAINTAIN THE KEY

PEDESTRIAN ROUTELOCATE BUILDINGS TO MAXIMISE SOLAR GAIN

INTRODUCE PUBLIC EVENT SPACES

MAIN IDEAS FROM THE SITE ANALYSIS:

CIRCULATION ROUTESINTRODUCE SUNSPACES

INITIAL MASSING MODEL IN CONTEXT MODEL

GROUND FLOOR PLAN SHOWING PUBLIC SPACE

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SCALE 1:200

VISUALISATION OF MARKET AREA

MODEL IN CONTEXT

SECTION Aa

SECTION Bb

ADDITION OF VARIOUS GARDEN LEVELS AND SHADING SCREENS

MODEL IN CONTEXT

The blue arrows highlight the unfavourable views from the site. The main principle of the screening is to distract from these views but to still allow sunlight through hense the screens are not opaque.

DWELLING DESIGN

The dwellings are arranged one next to another with the circulation running behind them. Therefore, There is not an opportunity for windows in the sides or rear of the dwelling. To compensate for this, I have made the dwellings wider than they are deep to allow natural light to reach further into them. I have maximised the glazing in the south side to allow maximum light into the spaces.

PLANS

AXONOMETRIC

MODEL

Bi-folding doors between the sunspace and the living, dining and kitchen spaces allow the sunspace to become an extension to these rooms. It is possible to open the doors completely meaning there is no barrier between the spaces. This principle can be seen in the precedent below.

SUNSPACEThe idea of including sunspaces developed because I wanted to incorporate a space that could be both inside and outside. As it often raining in Cardiff I wanted to create an area that could be used in all weather but gave the feeling of being outside.I wanted to bring the garden inside inspired by the precedent images below.

House on Pali Hill, Studio Mubai Architects

IDEA GENERATION FROM SITE ANALYSIS TO THE MASTERPLAN

REINTRODUCE THE MARKET AND SWIMMING BATHS THAT EXISTED PREVIOUSLY IN THE AREAMAINTAIN THE KEY

PEDESTRIAN ROUTELOCATE BUILDINGS TO MAXIMISE SOLAR GAIN

INTRODUCE PUBLIC EVENT SPACES

MAIN IDEAS FROM THE SITE ANALYSIS:

CIRCULATION ROUTESINTRODUCE SUNSPACES

Sunspaces are also very positive in a sustainable manner because they act as a buffer zone between internal and external temperatures meaning less heat loss occurs from the building. Sunspaces also absorb the sun’s heat allowing passive gains to the rest of the building.

Great Bow Yard, Stride Treglown

Cox Bullerd Architects

1. 6mm laminated glass bi-folding doors2. double glazed window3. 10mm laminated glass balastrade4. external insulated block cavity wall

7. thermal break8. double glazed bi-folding doors

VERTICAL SECTION THROUGH THE SUNSPACE

MATERIALITY IN THE SUNSPACE

Rustic Faced Brickwork- good thermal storage properties, maintenance free and texturally interesting Timber framed bi-folding

doors- Aesthetically pleasing. Thick section to give a feeling of quality.

VISUALISATION LOOKING OUT OF THE DWELLING ONTO THE SUNSPACE

VISUALISATION LOOKING OUT OF THE DWELLING ONTO THE SUNSPACE