Lecturer(s): Ewan Lyons, Terry Curtis

Unit title(s): Project 2

Unit code(s): UK108005

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Precedent Study

Staff use only

Project 2

Precedent Study

University of the Highlands and Islands

Architectural Technology

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Abstract This piece looks at how possible it is to convert B&M into an indoor training facility with keeping

as much of the existing building and incorporating a running track too.

Figure 1a – B&Q Building

Figure 1b – Running Silhouette

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1. Introduction 3

2. Structure 3

3. Enclosure 4

4. Materiality 5

5. Context 6

6. Concepts 7-9

7. Design Brief 10

8. Conclusion 10

9. References 11

10. Bibliography 11

11. Appendix 12-13

Contents

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The B&M building is a double portal framed warehouse. The skin is block on side to the eaves with a slate façade on all sides. My plan is to raise the roof and change the steel roof structure for space frame so that there will be no columns in the centre. I will make the roof mono-pitched so rainwater drainage is to one side. I will also incorporate a first floor into my design to take advantage of the view over the canal and for floor space. Below shows an old warehouse transformed into a supercar workshop. It is portal framed with one side having a separate internal Structure for office space and storage. (See Appendix A)

I am re-developing the B&M Warehouse in Inverness into an indoor sports arena. I will

identify and debate the various options of the conversion. The existing envelope may suffice

but significant modifications might have to be made for what is required. The building is to

house a running track, tennis/badminton court and other various indoor sports facilities. I

believe the existing structure will have to be extended for what is required. I will discuss

Structure, Enclosure, Materiality and Context. I will also discuss what direction I will take for

the design.

Introduction

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Structure

The image above shows a great advantage of space frame, its column free span is immense. Ideal for an indoor sports facility as open space means a much more versatile area. (See Appendix B) Space frame is great for “Providing column-free space, aesthetic appearances and spectacular qualities while offering flexibility and adaptability.” It also “Satisfies the needs of an extremely diverse range of client’s demands, from sport halls to shopping centres.” (POLARKON)

Figure 2a – Supercar Workshop

Figure 2b – Space frame Warehouse

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Solutions - Original stone wall vs the new stone wall with insulation

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Enclosure

The B&M Building is enclosed by what seems to be double leave blockwork walls that runs right up to the eaves and considering the age of the building there may even be insulation between the blockwork. The roof is covered by a profile metal sheeting with corrugated Perspex acting as skylights.

Figure 3B – Over clad floor and wall

On the canal side I want to incorporate glass curtain walling which will also help create much more natural light for the people using this facility. As this is a conversion the requirements for the energy performance won’t be as harsh as new builds. (See Appendix C)

Figure 3A –Insulated roof sheeting

Figure 4A –Example of fake slate roof

Figure 4B –Curved roof with curtain Walling

The building is simple in form with blockwork infill walls, corrugated roof sheeting and a ground bearing concrete slab for the floor. Figure 4A shows the style of the existing roof. The pitched roof is actually hidden by a slate façade. This will more than likely be for planning Purposes. I think it’s a very bizarre concept because it doesn’t look any less like a warehouse due to sheer scale. My proposal will change the roof height, make it look more innovative. I will incorporate a feature structure similar to the slate façade and re-design to compliment the new look.

I will over clad the building to comply with building regulations as much as possible. Figures 3A/3B show examples of this. The roof will be replaced with insulated sheeting, the floor will be insulated over the existing slab then more concrete on top. A blanket of insulation round the outside with appropriate rain screen cladding will also be installed.

Figure 5A –Royal Thai Embassy London

Figure 5B – Copper Cladding

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Materiality

Materials currently consist of slate, blockwork, steel, concrete and roof sheeting. These are used in a very simplistic way which has been repeated for decades and it doesn’t do the building any justice. I want to cover up the outer blockwork to give the building a new look. I will use a copper cladding in different patterns of dark greys and blacks to achieve this.

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The inside is blockwork which will remain and be painted. Having blockwork means it is very easy to clean and things like posters or bulletins can be stuck to the walls with no damage done. The material for the running track can be used for the tennis/badminton courts, it will be a “highly cost effective solution utilizing a structural spray comprising polyurethane compound and fine EPDM granules.” This way of laying sport facility floors “provides an economical solution for institutional, recreational and filed training facilities, with a textured final surface.” (Jiangyin Wenming Physical Plastic Co) This product comes in many different colours and could also be used for other parts of the building to help protect the concrete or just for aesthetics.

Figure 6A – Running track material

Figure 6B – Painted Blockwork

The roof will look great with a mixture of natural and coloured timber shingles, juxtaposed against the darker copper cladding. They will be used round the perimeter of the roof while the insulated corrugated sheeting for the rest.

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Context

B&M links to the main road into Inverness from the west. It sits just outside the city Centre next to shops such as the Cooperative, PC World, Lidl’s and more. Around the corner are car garages, mechanics, a school and dense housing.

Building heights in the area range from single story to two and a half story. I think raising the roof wouldn’t look out of context because with the addition of masts from nearby boats I feel it would blend in quite nicely and compliment the surroundings. The sports arena would be a great addition to the area by attracting the locals and employees of the neighborhood. Also by the people who use the canal and local trails across the river. It is on one of the main entrances to the city and there isn’t much there that welcomes people so having an attractive refurbished public building that serves various aspects of the community would give that side of Inverness a new face. (See Appendix D)

Figure 7B – B&M Vegetation

Figure 7A – Location Plan

Figure 8A – Arial View

Figure 8B – West side Entrance

The majority of buildings surrounding the area are large commercial structures with a mixture of shops and housing including flats, town houses and row-housing. Most commercial buildings near the site are detached and set in their own plot with parking and landscaping such as bushes and trees.

Concepts – Concept 1

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Ground Floor

First Floor

Site Plan External

Figure 9A – Concept 1 Ground Floor

Figure 9B – Concept 1 First floor

Figure 9C – Concept 1 Externals Figure 9D – Concept 1 Site plan

Concepts – Concept 2

Site Plan

Ground Floor

Figure 10A – Concept 2 Ground Floor

Figure 10B – Concept 2 First Floor

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External

Figure 10D – Concept 2 Site plan Figure 10C – Concept 2 Externals

First Floor

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Concepts – Final Design

External

Ground Floor

First Floor

Site Plan

Figure 11A – Final Concept Ground Floor

Figure 11B – Final Concept First Floor

Figure 11D – Final Concept Site plan Figure 11C – Final Concept Externals

It is clear to see that the building needs to be extended to accommodate what is required of the sports arena. The roof will be raised to add in another floor for much needed floor space. I will use copper cladding and timber shingles in a range of different colours. The construction will consist of over cladding the existing building to improve energy ratings and to improve the aesthetics.

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Design Brief

Figure 12 – 3D Model

Conclusion

The design I am putting forward will be able to meet everything asked for in the client brief. The list is as follows;

1. 200m four lane running track 2. Squash court with viewing area 3. Seating for 250 people 4. Multi-purpose room 5. 60m sprint track 6. Tennis and badminton court 7. Storage for track 8. Café/bar with Wi-Fi lounge 9. Plant room 10. Sports shop (100m2 Approx.) 11. Injury clinic (100m2 Approx.) 12. Reception (25m2 Approx.) 13. Cardio and weights gym (400m2 Approx.) 14. Concourse / circulation space 15. Appropriate parking 16. Public toilets and changing areas

This is possible due to extending the building and adding an additional floor in. The entrance and heart of the building will be to the right with the main arena to the left. The stairs and lifts will be centralised with the rooms revolved around it.

Figure 1a - Whiskey Story, (2011), B&Q Building [ONLINE]. Available at: http://whiskystory.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/glen-albyn-distillery-inverness.html [Accessed 03 February 16]. Figure 1b - Getty Images, (2014), Running Silhouette [ONLINE]. Available at: http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/illustration/running-background-royalty-free-illustration/165905761 [Accessed 03 February 16]. Figure 2a - Martin Gardner, (2014), Supercar Workshop [ONLINE]. Available at:http://www.mccareysimmonds.co.uk/data/category/uncategorized/ [Accessed 03 February 16]. Figure 2b - chinahongtian, (2013), Space Frame warehouse [ONLINE]. Available at: http://chinahongtian.en.alibaba.com/product/462269998-212421713/Large_Span_Steel_Space_Frame.html [Accessed 03 February 16].

Figure 3a - Roofing Services Aberdeen, (2015), Insulated Roof Sheeting [ONLINE]. Available at:http://www.garageroofcompany.com/propertymaintenance.html [Accessed 04 February 16].

Figure 3b - Quinn Building Products, (2016), Overclad floor and wall [ONLINE]. Available at: http://www.quinn-buildingproducts.com/resources/insulation-solutions/ [Accessed 04 February 16].

Figure 4a - Kathy Ziprik, (2010), Example of fake slate roof [ONLINE]. Available at:http://blog.davinciroofscapes.com/blog/roofing-tips/page/12 [Accessed 05 February 16]. Figure 4b - Utopia Windows, (2015), Curved roof with curtain walling [ONLINE]. Available at:http://www.utopiawindows.co.uk/doors/aluminium-doors/commercial/ [Accessed 05 February 16]. Figure 5a - Royal Thai Embassy in London, (2011), MODERN TIMBER CLADDING [ONLINE]. Available at:http://www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk/20/modern-timber-cladding [Accessed 04 February 16]. Figure 5b - Fabio Capanni Studio, (2012), Metal Cladding [ONLINE]. Available at:http://www.metalsight.com/projects/fitness-centre/ [Accessed 04 February 16]. Figure 6a - Jiangyin Wenming Physical Plastic Co., Ltd, (2014), Running track material [ONLINE]. Available at: http://sportfieldexpert.en.ecplaza.net/trade-leads/structual-spray-coat-running-track--163730-8131767.html [Accessed

05 February 16]. Figure 6b - Renders and textures, (2014), Painted Blockwork [ONLINE]. Available at:http://rendersandtextures.com.au/our-crew/ [Accessed 05 February 16].

Figure 7a - Keppies, (2015), Location Plan [ONLINE]. Available at: https://uhi.blackboard.com/[Accessed 05 February 16].

Figure 7b - Google, (2015), B&M Vegetation [ONLINE]. Available at:https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Carsegate+Rd,+Inverness/@57.482343,-

4.245666,3a,90y,310.29h,103.61t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sD8g7NYcW4xpkJxhuDlCTXg!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo0.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DD8g7NYcW4xpkJxhuDlCTXg%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D212.34525%26pitch%3D0!7i13312!8i6656!4m2!3m1!1s0x488f7401311fb489:0xe3f91deb4cb822aa[Accessed 05 February 16].

Figure 8a - at:https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@57.482184,-4.2412722,1010m/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en [Accessed 05 February 16]. Figure 8b - Google, (2015), West Side entrance [ONLINE]. Available at:https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@57.4829384,-

4.2480069,3a,75y,107.55h,84.76t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sriUXZICKX8J3w2uxdmtD3Q!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en [Accessed 05 February 16].

Figure 9a - Maggs, AM, 2015.Concept 1 ground floor, Inverness College UHI: Andrew Maggs. Figure 9b – Maggs, AM, 2015.Concept 1 first floor, Inverness College UHI: Andrew Maggs. Figure 9c – Maggs, AM, 2015.Concept 1 externals, Inverness College UHI: Andrew Maggs. Figure 9d – Maggs, AM, 2015.Concept 1 Site plan, Inverness College UHI: Andrew Maggs. Figure 10a – Maggs, AM, 2015. Concept 2 ground floor, Inverness College UHI: Andrew Maggs. Figure 10b – Maggs, AM, 2015. Concept 2 first floor, Inverness College UHI: Andrew Maggs. Figure 10c – Maggs, AM, 2015. Concept 2 externals, Inverness College UHI: Andrew Maggs. Figure 10d – Maggs, AM, 2015. Concept 2 Site plan, Inverness College UHI: Andrew Maggs. Figure 11a – Maggs, AM, 2015. Final Concept ground floor, Inverness College UHI: Andrew Maggs. Figure 11b – Maggs, AM, 2015. Final Concept first floor, Inverness College UHI: Andrew Maggs. Figure 11c – Maggs, AM, 2015. Final Concept externals, Inverness College UHI: Andrew Maggs. Figure 11d – Maggs, AM, 2015. Final Concept Site plan, Inverness College UHI: Andrew Maggs. Figure 12 – Maggs, AM, 2015. 3D Model, Inverness College UHI: Andrew Maggs. POLARKON. 2004. ADVANTAGES OF SPACE FRAME STRUCTURES. [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.polarkon.com.tr/advantages-of-space-frame-structures. [Accessed 03 February 16]. sport field expert. 2016. Jiangyin Wenming Physical Plastic Co., Ltd.. [ONLINE] Available at: http://sportfieldexpert.en.ecplaza.net/trade-leads/structual-spray-coat-running-track--163730-8131767.html. [Accessed 08 February 16].

sections.arcelormittal.com. 2004. Detailed design of portal frames. [ONLINE] Available at:http://sections.arcelormittal.com/fileadmin/redaction/4-Library/4-SBE/EN/SSB04_Detailed_design_of_portal_frames.pdf. [Accessed 03 February 16]. MGOBLOG. 2009. Regents approve $168M project for new Track stadiums, Lacrosse stadium and training centres. [ONLINE] Available at:http://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/regents-approve-168m-project-new-track-stadiums-lacrosse-stadium-and-training-centres. [Accessed 15 February 16]. Sport England. 2009. Key information from Compact Athletics Facilities Design Guidance Note . [ONLINE] Available at:https://www.sportengland.org/media/377438/compact-athletics-facilities-display-boards.pdf. [Accessed 15 February 16]. Wenger Coperation. 2011. PLANNING YOUR ATHLETIC FACILITY. [ONLINE] Available at:https://www.wengercorp.com/Construct/docs/Athletic%20Planning%20Guide%20by%20Wenger%20GearBoss.pdf. [Accessed 15 February 16]. Lanik.com. 2015. Space Frames. [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.lanik.com/en/solutions/space-frames. [Accessed 15 February 16]. Basesuk.com. 2008. BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF SEATING EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS PRESS PACK. [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.basesuk.com/upload/documents/webpage/Downloads/Press%20Pack.pdf. [Accessed 15 February 16].

Bibliography

References

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Appendix

Appendix A – OB Architecture designed Supercar Workshop

‘’McCarey Simmonds were responsible for the Structural Engineering design for the conversion of an existing precast concrete portal framed warehouse structure into an automotive workshop facility for a team of internationally respected motorsport specialists in Hampshire. Works involved the creation of an exposed mezzanine within the structure.’’ -

Appendix B – Space frame specification

Alibaba.com. 2013. Large span steel space frame. [ONLINE] Available at:http://chinahongtian.en.alibaba.com/product/462269998-212421713/Large_Span_Steel_Space_Frame.html. [Accessed 03 February 16].

Appendix C – Scottish Technical Handbook, Energy requirement

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McareySimmonds.co.uk. 2014. Archive for the ‘Uncategorized’ Category. [ONLINE] Available at:http://www.mccareysimmonds.co.uk/data/category/uncategorized/. [Accessed 03 February 16].

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Entrance to talk about the entrance as one of the urban spaces can be very large. Today, the entrance gate of Shiraz which is at the entrance of Shiraz is one of the samples. But today with the development of technology, people are traveling by air, train, etc. The other gates have lost their traditional concept. Instead, the airport and the train station can be considered as the symbol of identity. Today the city is designed in an entry form, scale and proportions with respect to the city. Hierarchy of spatial structure and enclosed space gradual steps, and the creation of identity and legibility and preparation for entry into the city to initial recognition, the visual aspect, the body of another observer moving with the speed of the space is input in the design was that the city should consider. Proposed Recommendations for the Promotion of Identity, at the Entrance to the City Emphasis on the identity of city entrance is possible via the following methods: Establishment of Some of the known activities which bears the value of identity for the city. Reinforcement of Functions and suing the land which in the minds of the public has characteristics of an accepted city. Reinforcement of Vision and landscape to one or more elements of natural signs (such as mountains, Rivers, gardens, etc), or elements of artificial signs (such as religious buildings, historical monuments and important streets, etc). Use of special symbolic forms Use of the identity elements (taken from Native body morphology of the city) in the total and Components of volumes and Walls of building. Using the signs and elements which are set up in the entrance of the city that will reinforces the identity concept of it. These symbols can show themselves as posters, billboards or green areas like palm trees In visualizing of the identity elements (giving the physical aspects of the identity element) it is necessary to pay attention to the following points: Strictly avoiding the superficiality. Being innovative, but if innovation reduces understanding and readability of signs, using the basic symbols is better. Different signs should have various designs. At the same time, monotony and spontaneity should be avoided. They should be abstract as far as possible but being abstract should not reduce the projection to the beneficiaries. (It is really true that being more abstract makes the elements and signs more specific). These elements and signs should be distributed in the entrance of the city. This distribution does not necessarily mean equal accumulation. For example by passing through visual aspects to mental and finally to physical ones, the accumulation of the elements can increase and more outstanding elements can be used. Establishment of the elements should be selected deliberately. Establishment of symbolic elements should be selected in a way that it causes visual sequence and making scales on the way of movement. On the whole, it can be said that probably the most difficult part of the definition for entry to the city is to select and use conventional instances for the purpose of identifying characteristics of it.

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Appendix

Branch, Z, 2013. Urban Identity in the Entrance of City. International Journal of Architecture and Urban Development, Volume 3, No 4, 47-54.

Appendix D – Article on entrances to a city