Learning Environments 2013: Tom alexander

Swanke Hayden Connell Architects

Learn PlaceWork Space

Swanke Hayden Connell Architects 18 June 2013

Tom Alexander


ContentsIntroduction

Observations

Symbiotic Neighbours

Learn Place

Work Space

Lounges

Current R+D



Introduction



Commercial / ResearchLiving

Clients

Education

Health

Leisure

Retail

Hotels

Mixed Use


Built

Building

ModellingSwanke Hayden Connell Architects

Recent Activities


Global Presence Virtual Studio

Introduction : Locations

Sheffield

New York

Istanbul

Moscow

Shanghai

London

Washington


IdeasSpacesBuildingsPlaces

InnovativeInspiring AgilePeople

Introduction : Design

Swanke Hayden Connell ArchitectsIntroduction : Process


R+D Activities

School Design

Higher Education

Workspace

TMT Sector

Exploratory Buildings : Media Centre


Observations


Swanke Hayden Connell ArchitectsSwanke Hayden Connell Architects




Observations : Nurseries


Observations : Infants + Juniors


Observations : Secondary


Agile SpacesRobust, Inspirational + Affordable

Inspiring furniture that works

Academy Scale

Pupil Scale

Personalised learning Learning Heart

Sixth Form

Gym + Exams

Observations : Secondary



Observations : HigherWhatuni Awards Criteria :

Overall Rating Student Union Clubs and Societies Accommodation

Uni Facilities Courses and Lecturers

Eye Candy City Life Job Prospects


36% of applicants rejected Universities based on the quality of their buildings

Preliminary comment that has emerged from a Survey into the Student Experience

Observations


Observations : Higher Education


Observations : Higher

Swanke Hayden Connell Architects Student Union


Observations : Higher

Swanke Hayden Connell Architects Student Union


Observations : Tech Work Space


Observations : Corporate Work Space


Symbiotic Neighbours


Learn Place Work Space

Technology, Media + Telecommunications


Kings Cross

West Coast

East Coast Europe Moscow

India

Global Tech Hubs

China


Silicon Fen, Cambridge

UK Tech Hubs

Silicon Glen

Silicon Gorge, Bristol

Silicon Roundabout,London……………...Techcity


Shoreditch

Silicon RoundaboutKings Cross

Wood Wharf

Greenwich

StratfordLondon Tech City


Shoreditch

Silicon RoundaboutKings Cross

Wood Wharf

Greenwich

Stratford

St Martins CollegeOf Art

London College of Fashion

Ravensbourne Art College

"The cluster is very important because it is quite difficult, even with all the best technology tools, for humans to achieve that incredibly important face-to-face communication"

says Eric Van der Kleij, the chief executive of the UK government's Tech City Investment Organisation .

Goldsmiths

London Tech City

UCL Interest


Tech Hub Attributes

Silicon Roundabout

GreenwichKings Cross

Edge of Established City Clusters

A Neighbourhood

Network of Like Minded Businesses

Variety of Space Types

Creative College Presence

Social Facilities

Good Transport Links

Funding Sources


Learn Place


Routes – Nursery to Boardroom

Activities – Taught + Learnt


Scale of the Learn Place


Learn Place : Classroom Evolution – Workplace Echo


Learn Place : Solo to Team


Learn Place : Big Classroom


Learn Place : Bigger + Smaller Classrooms


Learn Place : On the Move Enablers


Work Space


Paper + Quiet

Technology + Chat


Popular View

of the Academic :

St Jerome in his Study

Work Space : Academic


Storage Screen

Low + High LevelWindows for Natural Ventilation

Raised PlatformClearly definesTerritory

Arcade for Walking+ Musing

Open PlanNo IT Equipment

No Services


Swanke Hayden Connell ArchitectsSummary of a Brief

KNOWLEDGE FARMING

CREATION FERTILISATION DELIVERY

REMOTE LABS OU BASE MEETING CIRCULATION SOCIALFACILITIES ZONES HUBS

AS AT OU BASE

AS AT OU BASE

EXPLOREEXPERIMENTSUCCEEDFAILRE-TRYADAPTLEARNREVEAL

ADAPTABLEFLEXIBLESIMPLESOPHISCATEDWIFI

READ WRITETHINKVOCALISECOMPUTEBOARDINGCONTROLCONCENTRATION

DESK, SHELVES,CHAIR, COMPUTERBOARD, QUIET, ART, MUSICFRESH AIR, DAYLIGHT, WIFI,PRIVACY, SECURITY

INTERACT 1PRESENTDEBATESHADEDEVELOPFOCUSEXTENDSTARTSTOP

INTERACT 2TRAVELEXERCISETHINKREFRESHVOCALISEBUMPCOMMUNICATE

INTERACT 3DRINK EATCHATREFRESHSEEKSITWATCHINFORM

PLACE

ACTIVITY

ENABLERS

PROCESS

OBJECTIVE

SQUARETABLES CHAIRS PROJECTOR SCREEN BOARDS FLEXIBILTY WIFI

VARIETYOUTDOORINDOORINCLUSIVEBOARDSVIEWSDAYLIGHTWIFI

HEALTHY CHOICESHOT/COLDRELAXED SEATINGBOARDSREADING MATERIAL WIFI

NEXUS RANGE

BOOKED AD HOC

AS LABS PLUSPRESENTDISPLAYDEMONSTRATEINSPIRE

RECEIVEWELCOMEINITIATEENGAGEPRESENTDISPLAYDEMONSTRATEINSPIRE

GATHERPRESENTDISPLAYDEMONSTRATEINSPIREWORKMEETREFRESH

GALLERYPHOTO OP.PROJECTORSCREENBOARDSWIFI

EXHIBITSLOUNGECLOAKROOM?SECURITYWIFI

FLEXIBILITYSEATINGBOARDSSCREENPROJECTORBOARDSWIFI

STAGE RECEPTION CENTRAL LAB GALLERY NEXUS

BOARDS, PAPERS, W.W.W, PRESS,COURSE PACKAGES, PUBLIC SPEAKING

PLUS :

Objects

Spaces



Work Space : Personal


Like minded Multinational Start ups with little capital to spend Little cost for fit-out No long term business plan - short leases Fit Out “lite” or no CAT A, Exposed services and structure Loft type space – high ceilings, big windows Community, social facilities Green space Sustainability Not 9 – 5

Interesting spaces to work and meet

Work Space : TMT Profile

Nokia



Work Space : Facebook


Work Space : Google


Work Space : Microsoft HQ Istanbul



Work Space : Google Istanbul



Learn Place : Nursery


Work Space : Unruly Media


Work Space : Connectivity


Centraal Beheer Insurance HQ, The Netherlands 1970

Herman Hertzberger


Work Space : Connectivity

Swanke Hayden Connell ArchitectsHerman Hertzberger

MacQuarie, Sydney 2010


Demands : Connectivity

Macquarie Vitus Innovation Centre KPMG


Learn Place : Imperial College SU



Learn Place : Imperial College SU


Lounges


Shopping Mall Airport HotelStation Business School University

Lobby Atrium Café Reception Garden


Lounges : Shopping Mall

Walking

Waiting

Meeting

Shopping

Eating

Watching

Working

Presenting

Selling


Lounges : Airport

Walking

Waiting

Meeting

Shopping

Eating

Watching

Working

Presenting

Selling


Lounges : Station

Walking

Waiting

Meeting

Shopping

Eating

Watching

Working

Presenting

Selling


Lounges : Hotel – A Prototype

Walking

Waiting

Meeting

Shopping

Eating

Watching

Working

Presenting

Selling


Lounges : School

Walking

Waiting

Meeting

Shopping

Eating

Watching

Working

Presenting

Selling


Lounges : School

Walking

Waiting

Meeting

Shopping

Eating

Watching

Working

Presenting

Selling



Lounges : Exeter University

Walking

Waiting

Meeting

Shopping

Eating

Watching

Working

Presenting

Selling


Lounges : Exeter University

Walking

Waiting

Meeting

Shopping

Eating

Watching

Working

Presenting

Selling


Lounges : Universities of Derby, Hanze in Groningen + Guelph in Ontario

Walking

Waiting

Meeting

Shopping

Eating

Watching

Working

Presenting

Selling


Lounges : Open University

Walking

Waiting

Meeting

Shopping

Eating

Watching

Working

Presenting

Selling



Lounges : Business

Walking

Waiting

Meeting

Shopping

Eating

Watching

Working

Presenting

Selling



"Until now you didn't have this one central meeting place where all start-ups can meet each other, can meet investors, attend events, participate in hackathons etc."

Google's Eze Vidra says as we reach the cafe area of Google Campus

Lounges : TMT


Digital Work Play Space



Lounges : TMT

Walking

Waiting

Meeting

Shopping

Eating

Watching

Working

Presenting

Selling


Current R+D


A Sustainable Building is One Fully Let

Learn Place Work Space : 3D Canvas


Learn Place Work Space : AgilityLow Energy + Well Being


Learn Place Work Space : Modular 3D Churn


Learn Place Work Space : Fresh Thoughts


Learn Place Work Space : Vertical Campus


Learn Place Work Space : Vertical Campus



Learn Place Work Space : Vertical Campus 2



We are continuing to explore both education and work environments for links and future innovations.

We welcome debate and feedback on our observations, a process that informs, guides and extends our ideas and practical proposals.

Your input would be welcome.

Thank You

Contact : Tom Alexander Tel : 07957 638 747 Email : [email protected]