By Anwar Kassas
CONCEPT My design goals for this adaptive reuse project are:
Circulation: To have a connection between the two spaces a silo shaped Panoramic Elevator is proposed near the reception area with two landings, one for second floor and an other one for the forth floor level where the existing door exists. a small bridge between the elevator and the door created for a potential link with the apartment building. Another outdoor panoramic elevator added to connect the patio with the observation point. For better natural light penetration and ventilation, operable Sky lights and more windows on the south and north façades are used.
DETAILED PLAN
MATERIAL SELECTION Throughout the design process, my main strategy was to keep historic architectural style of the mill building as much as possible, so, the south, east and west facades are almost kept untouched with only more windows matching the existing ones. For the new addition I chose three main materials.
INITIAL IDEA When I started the design process I came up first with the below idea. However, when I consulted the OBC document I found that this ramp cannot not meet the code requirement!
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Dave Wackerlin
3/22/2021 08:28:45 am
Wow, what a courageous design! You've taken some bold chances with the concept, and that is a compliment. The project is exceptionally well defined, and the design intent has a clear thesis that I appreciate. Great work getting to details such as material selection, etc. I'm a fan of the idea to juxtapose the styles in the renovation. The roof connection between new and old does not yet read as an elegant solution in the concept image, however I'm not sure if it has then been revised in the others? Glass facades can have temperature issues, I suggest to investigate solutions that will retain the light and views while also being energy efficient. Very nice project!
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Anwar Kassas
3/22/2021 05:59:09 pm
Thank you very much for your words. I will definitely look for a solution to reduce the amount of glass on the addition. And yes, I have replaced the concept render with an updated one and will still try to improve the connection between the existing roof and the new addition.
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AuthorI am currently in my final semester of the Architectural Technology Advanced Diploma at Sheridan College, in addition to an MBA & Bachelors in Electrical Engineering. I have a great passion for architecture and am very excited to work in this field soon! ArchivesCategories |