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JAMES PRIMMERArchitecture portfolio
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UNIVERSITY PROJECTS Theatre Intervention
The Productive Garden
Literary & Philosophical Society
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- KEY - 1 Control booth2 Higher viewing balcony3 Lower viewing balcony4 Bar area5 External viewing balcony6 Internal stage7 External stage8 Backstage area9 Retractable seating10 Ticket booth & cloak room11 Access to control booth12 Retracted seats13 Disabled toilet14 Shop/storage16 Male dressing room17 Rainwater harvesting system18 Storage19 Green room/ rehearsal space20 Female dressing room21 Large scene storage
THEATRE INTERVENTION
First floor plan
Crypt plan
Ground floor plan
- KEY -1 Male Dressing room2 Green room/rehearsal space3 Female dressing room4 Retractable seating5 Internal stage6 Shop/storage7 Lower viewing balcony8 Higher viewing balcony9 Stairs to backstage10 Green room/rehearsal space11 Large scene storage12 External seating13 External stage14 External viewing balcony15 Control booth
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Site planInspiration from the rich surroundings at Seaton Delaval Hall influenced the raw design of this Theatre. The baron Mausoleum had long since seen any of its original features such as its striking cupola and grand doors. The design integrates an outdoor stage to maximise use in suitable weather while subtly flowing into the surrounding forrests with its linearity and rusted coreten steel canopy.
The ‘Grade 1 listed’ building was not loadbearing as so a simple lightweight steelwork structure entwined with glazing and sound absorbing panels sit within the heavy walls of the Mausoleum.
Flexibility is a key feature in the design with optional stages, internal and external areas and retractable seating to produce clear open spaces, flooded with light from above the balconies.
CONCEPTS & STRATEGY
Reflecting the isolation of the surrounding forrest
Inviting warmth emmitting from the isolated Mausoleum
PERSPECTIVES
External performance space
Internal flexible performance space
MODELS & STRATEGY
Final model
Plaster model developing isolation withinPlaster model developing the warm glow
Materiality is a key feature of the model, showing how bare and exposed the design is within this isolated site.
The glow of the recessed windows create an inviting warmth from within the Mausoleum, an almost religious atmosphere is reininstated to the building with the honesty of materials and use of light through the multi level design.
ViewsAcousticsSound controls
ViewsPrivateCirculation
THE PRODUCTIVE GARDEN
PERPECTIVES & DETAILS
The concepts encorporated in the rejuvenation of this productive garden relate to the origins of nature itself. The idea of physically representing natures patterns and forms through geodesic shapes and morphology, relating to the function of each building.
Morphology relates to the study of forms of biological structures which developed the design to become heavily influenced by the golden ratio and aspects of the ‘Red Clover’ plant which derrives from the site.
CONCEPTS & DEVELOPMENT - MASTERPLAN
CONCEPTS & DEVELOPMENT - THE GATEHOUSE
THE GATEHOUSE
The Gatehouse takes influence from Louis Kahns theories while encapsulat-ing the ideas and developments surrounding morphology and geodesic forms.
Its the entrance to the site with a high level bridge crossing the firm historical boundary of the existing gardens.
A Dynamic Facade first captures the eye as it mirrors the growth movement of the ‘Red Clover’ found at the site, demonstrating natures inspiring complexity.
ATMOPSHERES
Hand drawn Computer RenderFinal modelTo control the senses is to indulge the senses. A building which is able to intrigue the mind, the ears and the eyes without emersion in detail takes a careful balancing of barren design with intricatre placement. natural light creates an illumination rather than a spotlight, the sharp corners and the hollow central hub disseminate a gentle echo rather than an overexcited hum. While it is clear that the space leads somewhere and that a specific route is to be followed it is not clear what this route is until it is taken. The expanse of the journey within is concealed like the bud of a flower which wil only be revealed with patience.
The gatehouse creates a retreat from the overpowering surrounding environment, which submerges the visitor to such an extent that it goes unnoteiced. The simplicity of the design forces amplified appreciation of the environment.
BREAKDOWN
Natural ventilation through the structure reduces huge servicing costs and energy levels while the thermal mass of the primary structure regulates the temperature sufficiently for minimal services to be required
The exploded isometric drawing shows how the structure is layered as well as the materiality used through the design.Simple bare materials are used throughout the structure which are recycled, encorporating ‘natures cycle’ within the design ethos.
SERIAL VISION - THE GATEHOUSE
Final model of central void/ circulation
Enter the Gatehouse
Serial vision of the circulation from bottom to the top of the Gatehouse.
Recycled plywood furniture from the concrete formwork used to create osculating furniture to maximise space within each room.
Development model of central void/ circulation
LITERARY & PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETYDurham site - Drury LaneCultural heritage
The Literary & Philosophical Society is the largest independent library outside London, housing over 150,000 current and historic books, with the collection covering every field of interest.
From its outset, the Society had an enterprising, inquisitive and liberal nature: the first female members were admitted by 1804, various groundbreaking demonstrations of new technology took place, such as George Stephenson’s miners safety lamp in 1815.
The Young Literary and Philosophical Society will essentially be a specialist library, but its particular theme differs from the original Lit & Phil as it is based around cutural heritage.
Community groups from all over the region will be encouraged to use the YL+P as a learning resource, and the YL+P will re-establish the act of thinking and the pursuit and exchange of knowledge as a rewarding pastime, and as a social experience.
Considerations: - topography - the levels of the sight informed the initial response - accessibility - specific routes through the site were a results of limited access - conservation - integrating light wells around the existing trees (influences from Louis Kahn) and a complex pile foundation allows all trees to be preserved - culture - materiality, atmospheres and organisation was informed by the trditional culture of the site and original Lit & Phil
ELEVATIONS
Sympathise with landscape Formalise gradient Reduce height, incorporate landscape
Zonal strategyIntegrate concepts
DIAGRAM DEVELOPMENT
SITE PLAN
Disabled access to roof 1Lift to all floors 2
Debating/performance space 3Trees integrated into study area 4
Social seating on rooftop 5Stairs to ground floor 6
Social seating and viewing terrace 7
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ROOF PLAN
ENTRANCE PERSPECTIVE
Staff room 8Lobby, meeting area & reception 9
Lift to all floors 10Male, female & disabled toilets 11
Stairs to -1 floor 12Integrated light wells around trees 13
Cafe, store & cleaning area 14Social seating 15Group seating 16
Stairs to debating area 17 Social seating & viewing terrace 18
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
CIRCULATION ATRIUM
Plant room 19Archive 20
Lift to all floors 21Catalogue search 22
Philosophy social shelving 23Stairs to ground floor 24
Meeting area 25Integrated light wells around trees 26
Study area 27Politics integrated shelving 28
Economics integrating shelving 29Flexible storage space 30
Study, hire, exhibition, flexible space 31
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-1 FLOOR PLAN
FLEXIBLE ROOM
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Section A-A Section B-B
DESIGN SECTION
ROOFTOP DEBATING AREA
Black organic coated 30mm steel stairs and balconies with 5mm steel mesh seating and 10mm perforated steps.
Standardised 225 x 75 sawn easy edge timber furniture multicoloured to match zonal strategy.Black aluminium hanging lights to match standardised aluminium glazing.
Laminated flooring over 10mm underfloor pipework to heat and cool the building. Water heating is thermally regulated using Geothermal piling.
Riverdale fibre cement slate roofing/ facade along with double standing seam zinc panel roofing and 200mm glavanised steel ventilation pipes.
Standardised 225 x 75 timbers used to construct all elements of the load bearing structure.
225 x 75 class 3.1 treated timber cladding covers exposed untreated structure.
PC 2440-3 extruded polycarbonate panels used throughout the building to maximise light gain while minimising views.
Standardised aluminium finished double glazing units with top hung window for automated ventilation purposes.
EP194 SIP eco panels used to overcome racking and insulate areas of the building.
15mm gyproc wallboard with specified studd wall structure for all internal walls.
Standardised 225 x 75 C16 timbers used for all primary structure. 300mm block retaining wall ontop of specified concrete ground beam withholds slight site infill.
Specified Geothermal piles support the building with incorporating ground heat recovery system to heat and coolthe structure.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Exploded Axonometric
Fibre cement slate
Rubber roofing membrane
Double standing seam zinc roofing
Black organically treated steel balconyand stairs
Standardised aluminium finished double glazing
Standardised C16 225 x 75 timber
Extruded polycarbonate modular panelling
Geothermal piles
AXONOMETRIC
- 225mm Retaining blockwork wall - 50mm Kingspan rigid insulation - 15mm Gyproc acoustic wallboard - 10mm carpet finish - 25mm acoustic underlay - 45mm underfloor waterpipe heating - Vapour control layer - 18mm plywood boarding - Cavity within joists for wiring and services - 150mm mineral wool insulation - Damp proof course - 18mm plywood boarding underside of joists - 225 x 400mm concrete groundbeam reinforced with 12mm dia rods and A142 steel mesh - Specified concrete piles to be cast insitu with reinforced A142 cage and Geothermal piping for ground heat exchange
- 75 x 225mm extruded polycarbonate panels - 10mm laminated floor finish - 25mm acoustic underlay - 50mm Rigid insulation - 45mm underfloor waterpipe heating - Vapour control layer - 18mm plywood boarding - Cavity within joists for wiring and services - 150mm mineral wool insulation - 225 x 75mm standardised joists - Damp proof course - 18mm plywood boarding underside of joists - 225 x 400mm concrete groundbeam reinforced with 12mm dia rods and A142 steel mesh - Specified concrete piles to be cast insitu with reinforced A142 cage and Geothermal piping for ground heat exchange
- 8mm Rubber roofing membrane finish - Heat welded bitumen bottom layer - Vapour control layer - 18mm Roofboard mechanically attached - 100mm Rigid insulation - 18mm plywood boarding - Damp proof course - 150mm mineral wool insulation - Cavity within joists for wiring and services - 15mm Acoustic boarding - (225 x 75mmx2) standardised beams C16 spec - 225 x 75mm standardised treated timber covering - 75 x 225mm extruded polycarbonate panels
- 10mm laminated floor finish - 25mm acoustic underlay - 45mm underfloor waterpipe heating - Vapour control layer - 15mm Acoustic boarding - Cavity within joists for wiring and services - 150mm mineral wool insulation - (225 x 75mmx2) standardised beams C16 spec - 18mm plywood boarding underside of joists - Damp proof course - 50mm Kingspan rigid insulation - 15mm Gyproc acoustic wallboard
TECHNICAL DETAIL
PERSPECTIVE TECHNICAL SECTION
CONCEPT MODEL
Entrance lobby Circulation, services Quiet study, library Cafe social zone Flexible study, display, hire space
South Facade East Facade North Facade
DEVELOPMENT MODEL
Landscape dug and backfilled slightly, mini CFA piling machine creates a raised
foundation level using the top of the piles.
Ground floor roof fitted with protruding beams to cover Drury Lane. Debating area fitting and finishing
SIP panel walling fitted to north facade, waterproofing, membranes and insulationfitted between rafters, nearing watertight stage.
Glazing and extruded polycarbonate façades installed, all areas waterproofed and inhabitable.
Concrete ground beams span the main axis of the foundation avoiding the trees and can-tilevering partially around the trees.
C16 standardised timber rafters create the ground floor, Standardised 225x75 x 3 timbers bolted together create all columns and beams.
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FINAL MODEL - STRUCTURAL COMPOSITION
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Basement columns and floor finished, roof structure erected over river.
Main entrance ground floor columns erected, standardised steel plate brackets connect all timber junctions. Joists and rafters fitted.
Lightweight standardised roof beams fit-ted, purlins and rafters connected and hung.
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