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Pnyx | Sections, Plans and Sketches
The Pnyx are designed to encourage citizens to DISCUSS, enveloping pause points in the city. In Glasgow, these are often formed by green spaces offering the opportunity to slow down or stop for a moment. These spaces grant a particular opportunity for primary and secondary engagement with the programme. The reintroduction of the ancient form which has since been adopted and privatised, also reinstates the identifiable form associated with engagement in the public realm. Accessible to all, allowing citizens to gather together in their common moments.
Pnyx | Sections, Plans and Sketches
1:50 Section
1:50 Section
Typical section through production tunnels
Typical section through production tunnels
1:20 Conversation Carriage Section
Section
1:50 Section taken through gallery proposal showing art work.
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Longitudinal Section through The Lifeline HQ
This section illustrates the connections between The Lifeline HQ and the abandoned tube tunnels below. The tunnels accommodate a public exhibition space (tunnel) and a fine-dining restaurant. The tunnels are accessed via capsule lifts that take users through a vertical exhibition (lift shaft).
Longitudinal Section through The Lifeline HQ
Short Section
Short Section
George Square Arx | During Protest
The design centres on verticality, drawing the users up to be eye to eye with the City Chambers – a very prominent power/political symbol within the city. At this height there is an honesty of position, the citizens can see what is happening in their city, as they ascend, they are offered a panoptic view unhindered.
George Square Arx | During Protest
Building Section
Building Section
South Facing Section AA - 1:100
This particular section demonstrates the important relationships between special quality, scale, atmosphere, materiality and hierarchy of space in relation to the remaining form of the building and context. The large bell tower is a symbolic gesture for gathering and offers a unique view across the city serving as a sentinel of the land and a beacon of hope for the people.
South Facing Section AA - 1:100
Technical section and elevation
Technical section and elevation
Isometric flat section
Isometric flat section
Sciographical study of the main markethall
This shadow model emphasizes the spatial environment of the main market hall. A sense of outline and shadows have a heavy influence on the overall spatial experience of the visitors. This sketch filters and shows light penetrating through the old and new facade throughout the day in a pattern. The timber frame structure supporting the roof and skylights extends through all heights of the market hall's form. The structural columns give a sense of order in a dynamic and clustered space where many activities happen in.
Sciographical study of the main markethall
Short Section
Section through the atrium space, highlighting the existing roof structure carried through into the new proposal. The scale of the wider masterplan can also be seen in this image as well as an idea of the public square and grey water collection scheme.
Short Section
Section of 1 Study Bay and Balcony
This Section cuts through one study bay and the mezzanine. It defines the deep embrasure created by the window which the bench fits into. The partition offers privacy without completely enclosing the user; using sheer fabric and spaced wooden elements. The shelf, defines the entrance to the space while providing a number for easy navigation. Finally, the large lighting element also provides a sound buffer.
Section of 1 Study Bay and Balcony
Cinema Section
This section shows the cinema functionality through sight lines and projector throw. It also depicts the building programme with a spacious bar area on the ground level to encourage socialisation while maintaining a safe distance, hall areas with alternating floating bridges leading to cinema, and a gallery area on the 5th floor.
Cinema Section
West Elevation 1:100
Allotment Living_3A To Live.
West Elevation 1:100
Site Section
Site Section
Section CC
Section CC
Co-working Spaces
Surrounded by green spaces, the pentagonal two-storey block nested in metal and glass envelope opens up into interior and exterior green landscape. A circulation area is provided surrounding the indoor garden. Spaces are divided into public areas on the ground floor and private areas on the first. Indoor small community gathering areas are also proposed on both floors along with offices, Café, Library, and multipurpose areas. Accessible toilets have been provided as per the needs of people with disabilities. Glass and metal Pattern has been created to balance light and shadow And having transparency in spaces. The pattern on the façade allows a controlled amount of daylight into the spaces. The metal mesh sheet façade is used for ventilation and light.
Co-working Spaces
Section through the Main Building Showing Some Immersive Rooms
Section through the Main Building Showing Some Immersive Rooms
Typical section and detailed section
Typical section and detailed section
Sections
Sections
"To Engage" - Section B-B 1:100
In this section, the main focus was to show this "hanging staircase" in a dramatically tall hall space. The gallery space is located on the last two floors which allow the space to be used after opening hours as a community centre or meeting point.
"To Engage" - Section B-B 1:100
1:20 Section
Section from reading room detailing materials and lighting.
1:20 Section
Section AA
Section AA
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Section
South Side
South Side
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Section
Centre for Unpaid Care Work Section
The centre for unpaid care and domestic work challenges existing approaches to unpaid care and domestic work by providing a shared space for the work to become visible and portrayed as a productive activity within the community.
Centre for Unpaid Care Work Section
Elevating Building - Entry Zone
Everyone visiting the floating terraformer will be entering the worthy zone first, the place where one is elevated mentally before reaching to the beyond. The worthy zone or the elevating building welcomes people and inform them about the present global climate change that we are facing right now and how dire it is to change the inevitable before its too late therefore introducing everyone to the first of its kind future technology which changes our future and give us our planet back by cleaning it from inside and out. The facility welcomes everyone who wants to help in this cause and offers jobs and employment to millions of people around the world. The user groups will include Researchers, Scientists, Engineers, Architects, Doctors, students, funders, businessmen, tourists, etc.
Elevating Building - Entry Zone
Construction Details and Sections
Construction Details and Sections
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1:50 Section taken through gallery proposal showing vertical circulation and art work .
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1:20 Interior Section Study
Study showing the construction of the gantries around the atrium
1:20 Interior Section Study
Structural & Environmental Strategies
Structural & Environmental Strategies
Cross Section of The Lifeline HQ
This section illustrates the HQ's connections to the tunnels below as well as to the newly pedestrianised Strand.
Cross Section of The Lifeline HQ
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Section detailing a small lecture hall, an inner cloister, a courtyard and a reading room.
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Conservation Design Proposal
Conservation Design Proposal
Long section of The Floating Facility and Plans
The [PH] floating terraformer, as the name implies, is designed to float in the air using maglev technology. The repulsion induced by the structure’s magnetism and the earth’s magnetic field would regulate the buoyancy of the structure, causing it to migrate up to altitudes of 700m, where acidic contaminants typically congregate. Acidic materials, such as acid fog, will be absorbed by the porous membrane attached to the airbags and accumulated in the central purifier, where they will be neutralized by an alkaline solution formed by nitrogen-fixing microorganisms by biological activity and deposited in the purifier center. The water and salt generated during the neutralization process are fed to plants, trees, humans, and deserted areas, among other things.
Initial Location: Central Park, NY, USA
Program: 1500-2000 inhabitants anticipated
Total Height: 257.5 m
Status: Reviving atmosphere, Technological Research and Development
The terraformer will be seen as the first step towards a greener future without acid pollution, water scarcity and climate problems. Hence, reviving our ecosystem around the world part by part.
Long section of The Floating Facility and Plans
Section BB
Section BB
Section B-B
The centre provides multiple opportunities to expand someone’s interest and share talents. The activities offered to women are woodworking, which helps to boost productivity and sense of achievement, which boosts self-esteem as a side effect. Another important space in the building is the sewing workshop, a place where women can express their creativity through fashion and clothes.
Section B-B
Contextual Section
Contextual Section
Transversal Sectional Perspective Zoom
Drawing that shows the connection from the commercial area connected to the gymnasium. This would introduce great activities around Laurieston and how it would interact within the community and accessibility. Private Restaurant that would introduce jobs and great private time to have a greater view of Laurieston to Gorbals and Tradeston. Courtyard that would allow an interesting interaction with passerby within the building and with the curiosity will attract community to interact within the building.
Transversal Sectional Perspective Zoom
Section through the Main Three Docks
Section through the Main Three Docks
Technical detail
In comparison, a rendered model interprets the differences between the interior and exterior elevations of the selected region to cut through. The technical section highlights the material relations of the facade with the interior activities.
Technical detail
Potential Details
Potential Details
Section and exterior view of courtyard
Both images show the guiding masterplan route and individual buildings forming the central Anti-ageing hub.
Section and exterior view of courtyard
Site Sections
Site Sections
Threshold Gallery: Section
Threshold Gallery: Section
The Section
The section is defined by the void in the middle of the building that doubles as a staircase. The idea is the use the natural features of St Andrews, for example the rain, to power the building. The design form was based on the conditions of the site.
The Section
Auditorium 1:50 Section
Auditorium 1:50 Section
"To Engage" - Section C-C 1:100
In this section, we can see the difference between the height of the floors and how the light accesses those spaces. In the backyard is located a public graffiti wall, that can be used by anyone who would like to express himself. To introduce the gallery to another social group I proposed a mini ramp at the back. The brick in the back is the recycled wall of the preexisting building, and that was my starting point for this project. I wanted to leave one wall that would be a reminder of the past.
"To Engage" - Section C-C 1:100
Technical Section Through Pools
Technical Section Through Pools
The Master plan of an Individual Story in Elevation and Section
The Master plan of an Individual Story in Elevation and Section
Isometric site section
Isometric site section
Sciographical study of the sectional model
This section highlights and emphasizes the contrast and structural relationship between the inner and outer facades. The outer facade is a series of carved openings into the masonry wall while the inner facade is composed of the grid of timber columns making it a transparent facade to the interior courtyard.
Sciographical study of the sectional model
Section and elevation 1:50
My first attempt at section and elevation, a combination of hand drawing and photomontage.
Section and elevation 1:50
Cinema Perspective Section
Section cutting through ovoid shaped cinema drum to expose balcony seating arrangement for groups of six and three. The floating design intends to draw customers while protecting from virus spread and serving entertainment, with accommodation for scratch coated Perspex screens attached to balconies. Building programme is split into; circulation visible through transparent windows at the front of house; Cinema; and services at the back of house.
Cinema Perspective Section
Flat plan and section
Flat plan and section
Section A-A
The stairs are one of the main gathering points in the centre. This is a place from which the majority of the centre is visible so it is a perfect place for socialisation while on the move from one workshop to another or to just sit back and enjoy the views.
Section A-A
1:20 Detail Section & Elevation
1:20 Detail Section & Elevation
Section through cafe/bistro (ground floor) & rooftop bar (above)
Section through cafe/bistro (ground floor) & rooftop bar (above)
Section CC 1:100
Down the Rabbit Hole_3B To Play.
Section CC 1:100
Long Section
Long Section
Section AA 1:100
Down the Rabbit Hole_3B To Play.
Section AA 1:100
Long section
Section through the length of the building which shows the tower and how it intersects the existing building
Long section
Section BB 1:100
Down the Rabbit Hole_3B To Play.
Section BB 1:100
Elevation and Sections
The north elevation, a long section through the growing tower, the seed library, the main atrium, and production spaces, and a short section through the main atrium, hydroponic growing spaces, and the main greenhouse.
The growing "tree" tower is inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's Johnson Wax Research Tower, with alternating mezzanine floors to allow for double-height vertical farming spaces as the main production zone of the building. The roots of the tower start at the lower ground floor entrance, with a seed library and archive surrounding the main circulation core of the tower.
The main greenhouse off of the atrium acts as a buffer zone for solar gain and passive heating/cooling throughout the building, which then goes into the main atrium which acts as a thermal stack where hot air can exit through vents.
Elevation and Sections
Main Forum Section BB - 1:100
Section BB illustrates the diverse range in scale, hierarchy and spatial change throughout the building programme. Light is a crucial factor in enhancing the atmosphere, materiality and quality of the space, which is controlled by large overhead skylights that can be operated to change depending on the activity of the space. From Right to the left the public can be seen travelling through the building, rising and descending through gallery spaces, forums and media spaces that all offer opportunities to interact, learn and be heard.
Main Forum Section BB - 1:100
Conservation Design Proposal
Conservation Design Proposal
Perspective Section Through Main Pool
Perspective Section Through Main Pool
Sections
Sections
Section DD 1:100
Down the Rabbit Hole_3B To Play.
Section DD 1:100
Social Services and Housing Section
The housing blocks and community services are located in the heart of the site. The requirements for the community services are based on discussions with a diverse group of women, who suggested we need ‘in-between’ spaces for people to access help and support, without direct intervention.
Social Services and Housing Section