Design Realization Report

ARCT1063 March 2013

Malgorzata Starzynska 000535251

EMBASSY OF PEREGRE

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CLIENTT

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Country of Peregre
Peregre was formed in the year 2015. It is the first country with no land and was established by a community of people with common interests and political beliefs. It is the first time in the history that the nation has been granted a status of a country without physical land. Recently it became clear that in times of new geography land became irrelevant in international politics. Peregre has been established as a response to current socio- political events across the world. Started as a movement, it quickly became clear that the number of people seriously involved in the project is high enough to form a nation. In light of numerous protests against austerity measures, widening socioeconomical gap between lower and upper classes and governments with no real intention to represent the masses, a new state has been established to set an example for a new democracy. Everyone can become a citizen of Peregre, once they manifest their will and agree with the countrys constitution. As any other country, Peregre is in need of an embassy to represent their officials abroad, help their citizens in need and allow for international meetings with government officials of other nations. Peregre is funded by public donations. Everyone can contribute to the development of the country. It can be a straight forward financial donation as well as contribution of ones time or skills. The country is built by a collective involvement of all of its citizens. Responsibilities or benefits are equally spread amongst the nation. The embassy will be funded and built by contributions and set an example of a democratically led project with collective benefits at the heart of all of the parties involved.

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LOCATION

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Site in Context
The site is located between 8 identifiable areas. On the northwest side there are the Lansbury, Brownfield, and Aberfeldy estates. The northeast side is mainly residential. Lansbury and Brownfield are cut by the DLR line. There is the Blackwall Tunnel approach roads between Brownfield and Aberfeldy. Historical route stretches to the west in the area around Poplar High Street. It contains the churches of All Saints and St Matthias with the open areas around them. This area is also served by the DLR and most of the development is residential. To the southwest side there is the business area of heavily developed Canary Wharf and East India Docks. Poplar Docks, New Providence Wharf and Virginia Quay are residential areas located south and southeast from the site.

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Site in context of London

Site in context of Blacwall

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SUN PATH

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SUN (summer path)

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WIND DIRECTION ANALYSES FOR LONDON OVER FOUR SEASONS

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24th of June 23rd of September

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21st of December

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Road Hierarchy

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Local distributor road Primary access route Residential street Private internal route

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Local Neighbourhood Buildings

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pre 1870 1870- 1945 1945- 2000 2000- present

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Highways Layout

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Highway Footway Shared surface Local pedestrian routs

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ROBIN HOOD GARDENS Introduction Location Site History Social Context Political Context Economical Context Consultation Process Planning Functions Diagram 360 DEGREES VIEW FROM THE TOP OF THE HILL IN THE MIDDLE OF ROBIN HOOD ESTATE

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UPPER LEVEL

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MIDDLE LEVEL (DECK)

LOWER LEVEL

Introduction
HORIZONTAL CIRCULATION VERTICAL CIRCULATION

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1869 1896

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POPLAR RATES REBELLION 1921 Poplar was one of the poorest Boroughs in London. It was struggling with poverty, unemployment and even hunger with no support from the city of London and exclusively funded by the borough itself. Labour administration elected in 1919 executed a series of reforms such us poor relief. It was expensive to fund it and money had to come from the local rates. In 1921, the financial situation of Poplar and increase of rates made the local Counciledecide to withhold collection of precepts. London authorities that were meant to receive payments took the case to the high court by the London County Council and Metropolitan Asylum Board. 2,000 people including local government officials and supporters of Poplar Borough went out on the streets in protest. They held up a banner saying: Poplar Borough Council marching to the High Court and possibly to prison. Thirty councillors were indeed sent to prison, including six women. The leader of the rates rebellion was George Lansbury. He lead the protests and represented local people to the government taking full responsibility for his actions. Rates Rebellion ended with success for the councillors. They were released from prison after 6 weeks and the London Authorities (Financial Provisions) Act was passed. George Lansbury became the leader of the Labour Party.

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ROBIN HOOD GARDENS
This controversial housing complex designed by Peter and Alison Smithsons in the late 1960s and completed in 1972 Peter Smithson on the project: I approach from the north, through the old houses, and I just go to the top of the mound, and I just think, I just fall into a reverie. Theres something mysterious about it. [] Underneath the mound is the whole history of this site. During the war the docks and the bridges, nearby, were the principle [sic] target, and the East End was the most damaged part of London. This mound contains the relics of that period - the debris of the bombed buildings and the concrete shelters, as well as the earlier stuff from the docks. [] When you go there, and you sit on it, in a way its like a tomb. The mound is a burial place of the sacredness of previous dwelling, isnt it. Peter Smithson on the building after it was completed: In other places you see doors painted and pot plants outside houses, the minor arts of occupation, which keep the place alive. In Robin Hood you dont see this because if someone were to put anything out it people will break it. Robin Hood Gardens , 1984

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Smithsons original drawing for Robin Hood Gardens project

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SOCIAL CONTEXT

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ARCHITECT LIVING ON SITE

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Byker Estate, Newcastle Byker district of Newcastle was established in 1967. Ralph Erskine has been chosen for a project architect to design the estate. His office was located in the neighbouring estate and the local community were encouraged to discuss their thoughts on the project with the architect. It influenced the project greatly. The design included a large house for a family of many generations that wanted to come and live together, and numerous hobby rooms. The design benefited greatly from the architects presence on the site. Erskine went on designing every single detail for the project including letter boxes and door handles.

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Park Hill, Sheffield Park Hill estate was originally designed by Ivor Smith and Jack Lynn in 1957 and completed in 1961. It was given a Grade II listing status in 1998. At the beginning the project was successful. It started to decay slowly over time and was in a serious need for change. It became hard to find people interested in occupying flats. The controversial listing was meant to attract potential investors. Over time they slowly came forward and the development is still in progress. The decision was made to strip down brickwork walls and fit newly design elevation onto the existing structure.

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EUROPEAN PROTESTS AGAINST AUSTERITY MEASURES

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2010
Decision to demolish Robin Hood Gardens complex and replace it with new proposal

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Aedas and Swan Housing Group have been selected to prepare proposals for the Blackwall Reach Regeneration Project

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Rehousing process begun

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Demolition of Robin Hood Gardens begins

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Blackwall Reach Regeneration Project is stopped as the investor goes bust and the site is taken over by the receiver

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Receiver is approached by the government of Peregre , given the controversial history of the area, with an offer to locate the embassy in the neighbourhood.

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Phase one development

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Phase two development

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Mark:
I want this project to be more flexible than the original scheme. It should allow for future changes and respond to constant feedback. It would help avoid what has happened to Robin Hood Gardens and the Blackwall Reach project

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION Blackwall Reach Regeneration Project, 2007- 2015 Since August 2007 several meetings for the Blackwall Reach Regeneration Project took place. Key issues tackled by the residents included: - improvement of security - reinforcement of the community - development of facilities available to the local community

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Kevin:
I am hoping to see local people more involved in getting this area back in shape

- pollution reduction (both nose and air pollution) - improved communication and access Despite residents sympathy for Smithsons design, in the final vote it has been decided to replace Robin Hood Gardens with a new development by 81%. In 2011 Aedas has been short-listed to prepare the master plan for the Blackwall Reach Regeneration Project. On-site consultation centre and future developments of the site

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Chris:
I want my kids and my family to enjoy this place as something we worked on creating. It is important to me to teach my kids to take on responsibilities and become involved. It is an opportunity for us to take a step forward towards communal leaving . This project should be taken as an opportunity to show London society how teamwork can be beneficial

After the investor pulled out and the project was passed on to the receiver, local consultations have been organized once again. This time residents have shown a large interest in actively taking part in the development of an unfinished project. After the receiver was approached by the client with a unique brief it became obvious that the success of this project would largely depend on cooperation with local community. Aside from the main issues raised in the initial meetings pre- 2015, the additional issues raised by the residents were:

Sam:
To me the most important aspect of the future development of this project in bringing everything that we need to the site. I think we should consider the retailers that are desirable in the area, attract business and some small investments. I would for instance want to have more shops and services much closer to were I live. It would be beneficial for both, residents and businesses

- revisiting the idea of streets in the sky as a main driver for reinforced community - creating jobs for the local workforce during the construction process - creating a flexible scheme to avoid a fixed purpose building (allowing an organic growth of the project after completion) - allowing the community to decide on the nature of business welcomed in the area.

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FOR BLACKWALL REACH REGENERATION PROJECT

In 2009, after a series of consultation meetings, a conservational decision has been made to demolish Robin Hood Gardens estate and replace it with a new masterplan designed by Aedas in cooperation with Swans Housing Group

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Blackwall Reach | April 2012 | issue 9

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Outline Planning Application The next gets approval steps...

Now that the outline plans have been approved, Swan intends to begin the next phase of design and consultation with residents for those that wish to stay and be part of this regeneration. We have already taken your comments on what you would like and have incorporated these into a design brief for the architects to produce the detailed designs for Phase 1A. The next stage is to get your comments and feedback on the internal layout of your new homes, the public spaces, the new community centre and the design of the new park. The proposed timescales for this are below: Detailed consultation on phase 1A - April - June (for decanting residents) Early summer - submit detailed plans for phase 1A Summer - Public Realm Consultation Late summer - receive approval of detailed plans for phase 1A Begin construction of phase 1A - Winter 2012 Specific dates for each consultation event will be confirmed soon so keep an eye out for them if you would like to take part.

We are delighted that the outline planning application for Blackwall Reach has now been fully approved. This brings us a step closer to improving the quality of life for our residents in the area through the development of new and improved homes and the provision of an array of community benefits.
Jackie Odunoye, Acting Director for Development and Renewal at Tower Hamlets Council We are pleased to announce that the Outline Planning Application has now received approval from each of the planning authorities required to gain consent. Tower Hamlets Strategic Development Committee approved the plans on Thursday 15 March, followed by the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation (LTGDC) on Monday 19 March and finally the Greater London Authority (GLA) on Tuesday 27 March. The Section 106 agreement has also now been signed. The next step will be for Swan, to produce a detailed application for Phase 1A, the piece of land to the north of the site. This plan will be drawn up in consultation with the community.

www.blackwallreach.co.uk

Working together to make a positive change

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UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN

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ENVIRONMENT
New developments should be concerned about their sustainable qualities. Current poor state of the local environment is one of the concerns that are priorities.

Main concerns: -reduction of inequalities of local minority groups -creating new opportunities for local communities and businesses in the area -encouraging social and economical growth

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EMPLOYMENT
There is a significant group of people that might feel insecure and disadvantaged on the job market in the Borough. Unemployment in the area is the highest in London. Unemployed women make a significantly larger group than unemployed men. Equalization of opportunities should be considered in the planning system.

All of the above have to be introduced with respect to the local cultural diversity, with concerns about the environment, cooperating with the private as well as the public sector, andinviting the voluntary sector. Development in the Tower Hamlets area should mostly be focused on bringing equal opportunities for all of its residents. A large percentage of Tower Hamlets residents are from ethnic minority groups, coming from different religious and cultural backgrounds. It is important to address their needs as they make over 35% of boroughs population. A large group of residents is made of elderly people. Their needs have to be taken into account and considered. Disabled residents are also a large group in the borough. Their needs shall be addressed during the planning process. It is important to increase safety in the area. A lot of people from the above groups might feel unsafe in the area.

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TOWER HAMLETS CORE STRATEGY

Recently place making has becomes more important at the local and national scale. Most of the policies encourage the new developments to contribute to the reinforcement of local communities. Tower Hamlets is aspiring to become a safe place of inclusion with its rich cultural diversity. A target of 50% affordable housing has been set to be achieved by 2025. Blackwall, alongside Millwall, Canary Wharf, Cubbit Town, Poplar Riverside, Poplar, Leamouth, Bromley-by-Bow and Fish Island falls under the area of the majority of new housing developments. The project site falls under the public realm improvement area. The plan is to deliver a well connected network of high streets and pedestrian areas. By the time this project is completed, new bicycle routs will be introduced around the site.

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Tower Hamlets spatial vision

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VISION FOR BLACKWALL

By 2020 Blackwall will have a newly transformed town centre with a Town Hall as its main part. It will be a place of mixed use developments centred around public buildings.

TOWER HAMLETS- PLACE OF INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE

Tower Hamlets plan is to remain a place of diverse communities. Based on its unique mixture of cultures this borough is aiming to become a place of international importance. Future developments will take from its rich history and culture and regenerate the area in accordance with its unique character.

COMMUNITY PLAN
Local communities should remain strong and in a good shape. There are four themes set by the local authorities: -Great Place to Live - A Prosperous Community - A Safe and Supportive Community - A Healthy Community There are several ways to achieve the above. It could be done through the introduction of cultural venues, new employment opportunities, green spaces, safe public spaces etc.

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LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

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LDF sets out the regeneration program introduced in Tower Hamlets. LDF is based on the London Plan and addresses needs specific to this area of London. It sets out the main strategy for the area until 2025. The main Development Plan Document is the Core Strategy. It is supported by the following documents:

Development Management DPD Site and Placemaking DPD Proposal Maps Area Action Plans Supplementary Planning Documents

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CONSERVATION AREA

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Introduction Location Site History Social Context Political Context Economical Context Consultation Process THE SITE
Balfron Tower St Frideswides Lansbury St Matthias Church All Saints Church Naval Row

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2. structure

0. building preperation

1. services

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3. staircases

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MAIN DRIVERS FOR THE BUILDING DESIGN STRATEGY

1. SERVICES

2. STRUCTURE

Design Strategy
3. STAIRS There are various constraints to this project that influence selected materials and construction methods. The first stage - survey, has to determine all of the preparation works needed before it is safe to begin construction. It will involve assessing asbestos issues, locating all of the buildings services, repairing and replacing corroded parts of concrete structure. It will have to be establish how much additional structure (if any) has to be applied to the hosting building for it to be able to take on the additional load. The main limitation was a minimal overall weight of the building. All of its parts had to be lightweight. Also they should alllow for a maximum light to go through and reach into the building behind. To allow for the local community to join the construction team, designed parts of the building have to be relatively easy to produce and assemble to allow for shorter training periods. The building will have to be designed in such way that allows for it to start functioning before the full completion.

Building Fabric Manufacture and Fabrication Construction and Assembley Structure Detail

4. FACADE

lightweight modular prefabricated reuse assembly in stages

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STRUCTURE: Anderson Anderson Architecture, Cantilever House, Cascade Mountains

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bracing

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steel frame

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Mykon
The new glazed entrance lobby has transformed the use of the Priory and it now houses fourteen monks as well as visitors. The Mykon flooring has created light and space out of what was once a dull series of basement rooms. In addition to the other numerous benefits of using Mykon B-Clear, the customer has also been able to use the lobby as a winter garden and it has now been filled with tropical plants. This was made possible by the level of daylight that the Mykon floors allow.

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Steel Steps Stair frame

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ELEVATION: OMA, IIT McCormick Tribune Campus Center

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ELEVATION: Sauerbruch Hutton, Berlin Projects

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Six Types of Elevation Panels

To make it easier to manufacture elevation panels they will be designed in 6 different modules. They will be attached to the building in different arrangements. This will create an impression of an uneven and random facade. Panels will come in two different widths: 6050 mm and 3050 mm (including clip). To make it possible to transport from the factory to the site each of them will come in 4 pieces that will be clipped together on the site. They will be produced in 3 colours: magenta, cyan and yellow. Made of translucent polycarbon, when overlaid on top of each other, different colours will be created such us green, red and purple.

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aluminium clip base

stainless steel sliding portion

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cellular polycarbonate panel

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polycarbonate batten

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STEEL FRAME
Main structure has to be made of a light weight material that allows for large spans and does not require large surface area, leading to the decision of using steel frame as a main structure. Frame will support buildings elevation as well as a network of stairs and corridors connecting different parts of the existing building.

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steel beams

structural aerogel coated cellular polycarbon sheets

bracing

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DETAIL PRECEDENT

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DESIGN STRATEGY

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on site architects office site preparation survey assessment of asbestos risks locating services TIME removal of asbestos additional fire protection preparing Robin Hood Gardens building for the additional structure structure construction
training team a training team 1 training team 2 training team 3

cladding construction
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cladding construction stairs construction

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value engineering workshops and meetings

Year 1
Robin Hood Gardens services

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On- site training centre

Part of the production and construction process will be executed employing local people invited to work on the project and trained by specialists in the near by factories and plants. A total of six groups of workers will be trained to execute works at different stages and to benefit with professional training as many people as possible.

Easy to fix structure produced off-site

To simplify the production process most of the building parts will be prefabricated and designed in a module (eg. structural beams, bracing, stairs, elevation panels).

Proffesional team for work on heights

Main contractor will ensure the quality of completed works and constant feedback about progressing construction. High risk works will be executed only by a professionally trained team to avoid accidents and other risks

On- site architect

The achitects office will be located on the site. This will help to control quality of construction and prevent mistakes going unnoticed for a long period of time.

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After the first of three stages of the stairs construction is finished and sealed with elevation panels, this part of the building can be used by visitors.

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TIME

Structure Detail Year 1 Year 2 Detail

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Stairs Prefabrication Specialists company

Stairs Assembly

Structure Prefabrication

Structure Assembly
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Facade Prefabrication

Facade Assembly
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Unskilled workers given training

putting elevation sheets into 6m x 6m panels

METALWORK PREFABRICATION WORKSHOP (STAIRS)

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

METALWORK AND CPC PREFABRICATION WORKSHOP (ELEVATION)

Group A Group B Group C

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Near by steel fabrication and metal works

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Design Strategy Structure Building Fabric Manufacture and Fabrication Construction and Assemble Architects Office -consultation centre
This space will be built at the beginning of construction to ensure close cooperation between architect and contractors as well as easy access for the local communities to submit their feedback during the project development.

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Design Strategy Structure Building Fabric Manufacture and Fabrication Construction and Assemble Embassy Utilities
The main purpose of the project is to accommodate all of the essential functions for the working embassy. They will be inserted into the existing building and be served by the adjacent system of staircases as well as being accessible from within the Robin Hood Gardens building.

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Design Strategy Structure Building Fabric Manufacture and Fabrication Construction and Assemble Communication and Gathering Areas
A system of staircases and corridors will be attached to the existing building. It will serve as a future communication between the floors of Robin Hood Gardens as well as a meeting and discussion space. This place will encourage guests to express their thoughts out loud to help execute decision about the business types, accommodation needs and places of culture welcome in this neighbourhood. Elevation of this space will help to promote the project as it will be seen from the busy highway and will help to promote the initiative.

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Design Strategy Structure Building Fabric Manufacture and Fabrication Construction and Assemble Swimming Pools
They are the first cultural intervention into Robin Hood Gardens and will function as both a monument to the power of the group over power of the individual as well as an entertainment space, As well as building elevation they will be visible from the highway, therefore helping to communicate the nature of the project and invite visitors as a possible attraction.

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Design Strategy Structure Building Fabric Manufacture and Fabrication Construction and Assemble Phase Two
Phase Two will rely on public consultations and will be completed in response to needs of local people. Depending on the outcome of discussions and votes, different investors will be invited to complete this project.

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5mm polycarbonate 40 mm aluminium honeycomb panel 2 mm synthetic resin coating 100 mm insulation, wood framing 12,5 mm plywood 40mm sound insulation vapour barrier 3mm steel sheeting

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ASSEMBLY The building will be constructed using spider crane. Because of its size it will be possible to transport it onto the roof top and execute construction works from there. The maximum working radius of the cranes arm can reach up to 8.41m, meaning that to cover the entire lengh of the building 9 cranes would be required. Work split into 3 stages will only require 3 cranes at a time.

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Materials will be delivered to the site by trucks and unloaded to the East side of the building.

UNIC URW-295 (Spider crane)

Capacity 2.9t x 1.4m Total width 0.6m Max working radius 8.41m Max boom length 8.65m Petrol powered, optional LPG dual, electric dual and diesel Working area limitation Optional slew limitation Intelligent throttle activation for economy and ecology Optional low marking tracks

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The building has to perform under several constraints. They arise from the buildings location- it will be exposed to the East sun, which might cause overheating in the early morning hours, especially in the summer time. Heavy winds will put pressure on a lightweight facade. During all seasons it will be important to maintain a stable temperature inside the building. It will also be facing a heavily polluted, busy road. This will require fresh air to be brought from the other side of the Robin Hood Gardens building. All of the services needed to maintain the internal environment of the building will come from inside of Robin Hood Gardens building. There are possibilities to use the old, already existing services. The building can benefit greatly from this opportunity that might lower the costs of installations.

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WINTER

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Morning sunlight

Environmental Strategy Building Fabric Performance

West Facade is braced against the wind loads. East

Services Communication Means of Escape

Energy supply from underground boilers distribiuted through underfloor heatting 50

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Rejected air

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Morning sunlight

Environmental Strategy
Facade is braced against the wind loads.

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East

West

Services Communication Means of Escape

Fresh air

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MATERIALS
The selection of materials for the external envelope of the building has to be justified against various constraints. The design requires materials that are: Lightweight As little weight as possible should be added to the structure as it will be a cantilever structure supported exclusively on the existing building. Well insulating The external surface to the floor plan ratio is much greater in this building that in usual designs, therefore the risk of heat loss is increased. Provide good access to defused daylight The building has to be well lit as well as allow light to pass through and reach out to the adjacent building to provide daylight for the future developments. Direct light would not be desired in some seasons of the year to avoid overheating and solar glare. Sustainable One of the main goals of local council is to increase the sustainability of the newly erected building. It is important that materials come from sustainable sources, are environmentally friendly and help to reduce the carbon footprint of the building.

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Glass (double glazing with 12mm gap) U - value Light transmition Weight (kg/ m2) Recyclable
0. 32 YES

Transparent Cellular Polycarbonate (aerogel coated)

0.26 YES

Lightweight Concrete Skin

Timber Panels

0.57 NO (windows required) 32 POSSIBLE

0.18 NO (windows required) 19 POSSIBLE

15 DIFFICULT

1.2 POSSIBLE

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WIND DIRECTION ANALYSES OVER FOUR SEASONS

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SUN (summer path)

NORTH

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SUN (winter path)

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EAST

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Cellular polycarbonated sheets used for the external elevation will help to control solar radiation from getting into the building in the summer and allow the light to penetrate the building in the winter time. Building elevation is facing East. The sun rises from different points in the summer and in the winter, therefore coloured vertical cells between the panels will be fixed at an angle.

Environmental Strategy Building Fabric Performance Services Communication Means of Escape

Aerogel is worlds lowest density material. Made of 96% air performs as a great insulating materials. Polycarbonated sheets covered with aerogel preserve their translucent properties and become very well insulated.

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All of the services needed to maintain the internal environment of the building will come from inside of Robin Hood Gardens building.

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COMMUNICATION

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Connections between the proposal and the existing building

Building Fabric Performance Services Communication Means of Escape

Lift Embassy offices and meeting room

Architects office

Main entrance

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controlled number of people, not greater than 6 at the time

Environmental Strategy
controlled number of people, not greater than 4 at the time

Building Fabric Performance Services Communication Means of Escape

distance between a dead end and the closest exit walkways, staircases and corridors ways of exit fireproof cores

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Environmental Strategy Building Fabric Performance Services Communication Means of Escape

Rooftop allotment

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ARCHITECTS ROLE

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CLIENT Architect will update client on the project progress and consult about major design decisions

Architect will coordinate future developments inside of Robin Hood Gardes building and lead the consultation process between the investors, local government and community.

ARCHITECT
Each of the training groups will be organised by the architect and supervised and led by specialist subcontractors

Architects Duties Methods of Practice Risk Management

PHASE 2 INVESTORS

Architect will present the proposal and consult it at the local community meetings organised on site. He will function as a communication link between the client and locals.

Legal Issues
WORK TRAINING GROUPS (local fabrication plants)

Adjoining Owners and Boundaries Planning Application, Consents and Refusals Building Economics

Businesses chosen by the local people will be approached and invited for a discussion about possible cooperation. Each of the potential investors approaching receivers will attend a compulsory consultation meeting organised on site.

LOCAL COMMUNITY

Training groups will be formed of local people . They will be given training and gain skills that will allow them to expand their future job opportunities.

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ARCHITECTS DUTIES

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1) The architect must work within the law and in accordance to the current legislations, policies and health and safety legislation and all the relevant laws. 2) The architect will maintain Professional Indemnity Insurance. Details about the time scale and insurance cover will be included in the Letter of Appointment. 3) The architect will develop a brief in accordance to the clients instructions and requirements. 4) The architect will be present on the site of the development throughout the construction period. 5) The architect will attend Planning Consultation meetings before submitting the planning application. 6) The architect must work within the upper limit of the budget as he will not be able to recover his fees in case of going over the set limit 7) The architect will ensure that the building is constructed in accordance with the design and perform as designed.

The architects role is to deliver a project that will serve functions essential for the embassy building to operate. He will advise the client about appropriate forms of design according to the brief agreed and signed at the beginning of the project The architect and client will both agree on:
the project details and services to be provided the procurement method an approximate construction cost the project timetable The architect will keep the client up to date with the progress of the project and consult key decisions. Any changes to the agreement will be set in writing. The architect will issue certificates at different stages of the project that will allow the client to make payments to the contractors. The certificates are as follows: Interim Certificates It will confirm that the architect is satisfied with the outcome of contractors works after visual inspection. It will allow the client to make the next payment to the contractor. Practical Completion Certificate This certificate will transfer the building into the clients possession. Making Good Defects Certificate will trigger the release of the retention. The Final Completion Certificate Once the architect is satisfied with the works and decides that the project has been completed, this certificate will be issued. Architects Independence 15 The architect will remain impartial and has to judge whether the clients wishes comply with the architects judgment, which may sometimes result in setting aside the clients preferences.

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ARCHITECTS DUTIES

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clients expectations

local context information

feedback from local community

ARCHITECT

brief

When contracting to supply architectural services, the terms of appointment will include: A clear statement of the clients requirements. A clear definition of the services required.

survey information

management of the project

The obligation to perform the services with due skill and care. The obligation to keep the client informed of progress The roles of other parties who will provide services to the project;. The name of any person(s) with authority to act on behalf of the client. Procedures for calculation and payment of fees and expenses. Any limitation of liability and insurance. Provisions for protection of copyright and confidential information. Provisions for suspension and determination Provisions for dispute resolution

Architects Duties Methods of Practice Risk Management Legal Issues Adjoining Owners and Boundaries Planning Application, Consents and Refusals Building Economics

coordination of construction workers training groups

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METHODS OF PRACTICE

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FUNDS

CLIENT Local Consultation team Architect Quantity Surveyor Licensees Fire Consultant CDM Coordinator Clerk of Works Structural Engineer Electric Engineer Mechanical Services Engineer Facade Engineer Bespoke Stairs Consultant Main Contractor Package 1 Robin Hood Gardens building preparations Package 2 Structure Package 3 Stairs Package 4 Elevation Package 3 Stairs on site architects office site preparation survey assessment of asbestos risks locating services TIME removal of asbestos additional fire protection preparing Robin Hood Gardens building for additional structure structure
training team A training team 1 training team 2 training team 3

Architects Duties Methods of Practice Risk Management Legal Issues

Package 4 Elevation Package 3 Stairs Package 4 Elevation

Adjoining Owners and Boundaries Planning Application, Consents and Refusals

elevation construction
training team B

elevation construction
training team C

elevation construction stairs construction

Building Economics

stairs construction

stairs construction

Day 1

value engineering workshops and meetings

Year 1
Robin Hood Gardens services assembly

Year 2

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RISK MANAGMENT

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RISK IDENTIFICATION
Delphi technique
This technique will be used to assess the economical risks of the project. It will be helpful to apply this technique, since not all of the project members will be available for brainstorming in the same time and place. Once enough feedback comes from individual members, a report with detailed results will be published.

Brainstorming
All of the participants available to attend the brainstorming session will be encouraged to identify possible risks. The first project will be explained in detail and all of the goals presented to the attendants. Discussion will be based on the specific issues of the project analysed one by one.

Lists
After brainstorming and Delphi technique, a list will be created to specify all of the possible risk types, their areas, likelihood and possible actions to prevent them from happening. This will allow to combine results and compare outcomes from both consultation sessions.

Architects Duties

POTENTIAL RISKS
Site Risk
The proposed building will be located on the East side of the existing structure and facing a busy road. Possibilities to bring heavy and large structural elements to the site are limited due to the absence of ground level of this development, therefore limited space is available to store structural elements before the construction. Action: Action: The building will work as a transition between the outside environment and inside the future dwellings. It will help to protect from the noise and air pollution. All of the structural elements will be delivered to the site in relatively small pieces. The structure will be lightweight and most of the fabrication will be done off- site. This way the period of time between the elements delivery and fixing them into the structure will be shortened to minimum. Phase one has to attract public attention through numerous publications, media coverage, etc. The idea of the project has to be well publicized to reach as many potential investors as possible. This can be achieved through exceptional design of embassy architecture to achieve a cultural importance of the project, international promotion of the initiative, etc. Action: A clear brief has to be written at the beginning of the project. It has to include a detailed description of goals that this project has to achieve. Conflicting issues must be identified and delt with before the design process begins to avoid delays during the post- completion period.

Methods of Practice Financial Risk

Second phase of this project relies on the investments made after the first phase of the project is sent for post completion. There is a funding risk involved in the second phase in case of lack of interest from the potential investors.

Client Risk
There are two aspects of the project to have in mind during the design process. First, the building has to serve as an embassy for the Foreign Country, second- it has to serve as a gathering space for local community, third- it has to serve as a communication for the future development of Robin Hood Gardens East building.

External Risk
Presence of the foreign state embassy might cause concerns among local government and community about the intentions of such an organization.

Planning Application Refusal

It is an eight weeks process to validate the planning application, which maybe doubled in case of the application being rejected. An additional two weeks are added for the confirmation to come through.

Risk Management Legal Issues Adjoining Owners and Boundaries Planning Application, Consents and Refusals Building Economics

Action: A consultation centre will be established on the site at the beginning of the project. All of the concerns could be submitted in person or via email to the project manager. The nature of the political organization funding this project allows for the local community to get involved in the design process and to review the proposal. The project will be delivered in close cooperation with local authorities.

Action: The architect will seek pre- planning advice to revise local government concerns about the proposed development.

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PROJECT INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

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community engagement

place of international importance

training

investment opportunities

INPUT
funds

PROJECT

reinforced community

OUTPUT Architects Duties Methods of Practice

skills ideas

Risk Management Legal Issues

jobs time

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PLANNING APPLICATION

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Section 106 :
PUBLIC SPACE

Pre- planning advice

ALLOTMENTS

From the time that the planning application has been received at the local authorities (which may take up to two weeks), eight weeks has to be allowed for the approval. In case the application is rejected additional time has to be allowed. To Avoid any delays, pre- planning advice will be arranged with the local authorities.

Local people will be invited to take an active part in collective redevelopment of Robin Hood Gardens.

COMMUNITY

Green space will be given back to the community on the rooftop of the building

Architects Duties Methods of Practice Risk Management Legal Issues

Planning Application

It is the architects obligation to submit planning application to the local authorities, but it is outside of his duties to guarantee for the planning permission to be granted.

TEMPORARY JOBS

TRAINING

Adjoining Owners and Boundaries Planning Application, Consents and Refusals

Additional conditions attached to the planning permit

It is possible for the local authorities to grant a permit for the construction with a request for additional works not included in the application. This might result in some extra costs or time put into the project.

Local people will be invited to take an active part in collective redevelopment of Robin Hood Gardens.

PUBLIC SPACE

Local people will have an opportunity to join one of six training groups to work on part of the construction. Training will be given off-site, in the near by production plants by a group of hignly skilled supervisors.

Building Economics

The main part of the building- system of staircases and walkways- will be an open to public gathering space

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LEGAL ISSUES
GENERAL CONCERNS Boundaries and right to light
The building will not be in an immediate neighbourhood of any other properties than Robin Hood Gardens building that it will be fixed to. To ensure the clarity of legal matters the architect will request a verification from the clients solicitor. The adjacent building will be occupied and redesigned in the second phase of the project. During phase one it will be kept in mind to ensure that an appropriate amount of light and ventilation has been provided for the future developments.

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CONSTRUCTION SPECIFIC Trespass

To ensure safety on the site only licenced contractors will be allowed to enter the site. A security company will be employed to ensure no trespassers on site during the construction period. The site will be fenced of and clearly marked with warning of danger.

Crane Oversail Licence

IT IS AGREED THAT: 1. The Licensor grants to the Licensee the right to operate a Crane on the Site, the jib of which will from time to time oversail the Highway to a greater or lesser extent and during which time, sufficient traffic safety has been arranged.

Work at Height Regulations 2005

Competence 5. Every employer shall ensure that no person engages in any activity, including organisation, planning and supervision, in relation to work at height or work equipment for use in such work unless he is competent to do so or, if being trained, is being supervised by a competent person.

BUILDING SPECIFIC

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Meaning of general fire precautions 4.(1) In this Order general fire precautions in relation to premises means, subject to paragraph (2) (a) measures to reduce the risk of fire on the premises and the risk of the spread of fire on the premises; (b) measures in relation to the means of escape from the premises; (c) measures for securing that, at all material times, the means of escape can be safely and effectively used; (d) measures in relation to the means for fighting fires on the premises; (e) measures in relation to the means for detecting fire on the premises and giving warning in case of fire on the premises; and (f) measures in relation to the arrangements for action to be taken in the event of fire on the premises, including (i) measures relating to the instruction and training of employees; and (ii) measures to mitigate the effects of the fire

Approved Document K of the Building Regulations 1992

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COST MANAGEMENT
Value of the building
Good design of this building will allow to get the best value for money spent on the project. It will be achieved through:

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Value Engineering
Design process will be based around tight co-operation between the architect, engineers and consultants. Main ideas for the material and their use will be consulted with specialist and it may occur to the architect that alternative materials and solutions might be applied to achieve the same result. Process will benefit from discussion, decisions made on basis of data, maximized efficiency and best value for money. Phases of the Procedure:

Efficient use of space

Corridors and staircases will have double function. First, they will serve as communication for the future developments of Robin Hood Gardens building. Second, they will serve as meeting and discussion places. They will be the place of destination as well as communication network.

Energy
Thw building will be well lit with daylight throughout the year. To minimise sunlight during the summer time, specially designed panels will stop solar rays from penetrating the buildings interior, but still allow daylight to go through. Key to maintaining a well balanced internal environment will be a well insulated envelope. With an additional cost of aerogel coated polycarbon panels, energy bills can be minimised and the building will be very economical in the long run. The client will be the future user, so there is no need for short term solutions and savings.

Concept Design Information Gathering Speculation Phase

VALUE MANAGMENT WORKSHOP

Information on alternative methods

Prefabrication of repetitive elements

Building will be made of 3 main structural elements: Staircases All of the staircases will be produced by one supplier and will be made in the same size and shape. Only one design will be required. Corridor floor slabs will be of the same width, but different lengths depending on the floor plan. Made of metal honeycomb mesh sandwiched between polycarbonate panels, they can be easily cut to size and fitted into steel frames. Facade The facade will be made of six types of different panels that can be clipped into each other in various arrangements to create an impression of uneven elevation. It will be a double facade, with insulated polycarbon pannels behind. Steel frame The frame will be produced off site and delivered in easy to fix parts and elements. Well designed joints will make it easy for unskilled workers to work on the construction and shorten the construction period.

Alternative methods

Feasibility and cost assessment List of ideas for future development

Evaluation Phase

VALUE MANAGMENT WORKSHOP Architects Duties Methods of Practice VALUE ENGINEERING Risk Management Legal Issues VALUE ENGINEERING Adjoining Owners and Boundaries Planning Application, Consents and Refusals

Short-listed ideas developed in detail Joints between components developed

Development Phase

Best solutions are recommended based on the outcome of the above procedures

Presentation Phase

Cost reduction potential

Building Economics

Long Term Business Plan

COST The costs of the embassy will be covered by the charitable donations by the foreign country members. This will be the first phase of the project. Once the embassy is finished investors will be invited to accommodate available spaces. The existing building will serve as an advertisement as it will be seen from the road

NET SAVING POTENTIAL

Cost to implement

Embassy
Fully paid by the client Functions as the embassy and advertisement for the second phase of the project

Redevelopment of the existing building

Paid by the investors. The development progresses as more investments are being made CONCEPT PHASE DESIGN PHASE CONSTRUCTION PHASE

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