Post the big draw and the theatre analysis, it helped further develop the design. The reductive plan diagrams show how the design changed progressively to suit certain ideas that the spaces needed.
Initially there was a connection to the Public Hall through the existing staircase at the back of the hall. But this was removed as it was decided not to connect to the Public hall but make two other entrances to the theatre.
The theatre was pulled towards the restaurant as the Public hall is a tall building which obstructed views to the theatre as it was situated behind. Even though much thought was given to respect the height of the hall, this helped the design stand out in its context and there were views to the theatre.
Angle of the theatre adjusted more and the corridor space to the restaurant removed to allow views into the restaurant from the theatre.
Site model was made and different iterations of the spaces from big draw analysis was placed differently to choose the most appropriate and effective placement of the spaces.
The diagram explains how spaces were organised very simply in Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House. I adapted this in the spatial organisation of the restaurant and theatre.
Massing model study of programme on site model. ( RED arrows show the VIEWS to the design)
Axonometric showing the spaces allocated in the design from the above analysis.
RESTAURANT
SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT
THE IDEA OF A HANGING MASS
The ground floor was thought to create a dramatic or theatrical experience, which was tried to achieve through the staircase. But to further enhance this, analysis was done on the Reina Sofia Museum Extension by Jean Nouvel where there is a hanging mass like structure that acts like its falling from the floor above. This creates a depth in the space below and when light falls in, it creates interesting shadows.
Shadows created by light falling on the red cladding
The idea of the hanging mass falling which creates some depth to the floor, grabbing attention of the users.
Conceptual section showing the idea of the mass coming out of the theatre space
But once the structural model was produced, it was decided to leave the structure exposed which made it more interesting and created more shadows.
KEY DESIGN ASPECTS
The roof was designed with two key interests:
1.To stand out in its context but respect the Stretford Public hall
2. To maximize the amount of light entering the spaces due to the height of the Public Hall
ROOF
The model of the roof with structural details. Angles were oriented such that the light coming would be maximised.
LIGHT
As bricks were the main material that were being used, perforated bricks were chosen as this would allow light to come in and also creates interesting shadows in the interior.
Hierachy of light needed and positing of perforated bricks to accommodate this feature.
WATER
As water was being used and lost by both the theatre and the restaurant, ideas to conserve water undertaken. Along with precedent analysis, the idea presented below was used. The shape of the roof helped to accommodate this further.
AIR
To ventilate the spaces, the passive cooling strategy will be used. This strategy idea will work in two ways:
1. During the day all windows are closed and the air given out by the users is absorbed by the concrete floors and the brick walls which act as thermal mass and absorb the energy.
2. During the night, all windows are open to let natural air come in and ventilate all spaces. The heat absorbed by the thermal mass is released.
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BUT , as the theatre space can have many people at one particular time Carbon dioxide sensors are installed.
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HOT AIR
COLD AIR