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Longitudinal Section Cross Street - Created with Sketch up and PhotoshopSun Path

Back pool Fold, approx. 25m from Cross Street in the heart of Manchester

city centre. Adjoined on two sides and surrounded by taller building it

receives little natural daylight.

Built c1811-1815 on the site of the previous Radcliffe Hall as a warehouse

and storage facility for the cotton industry.

Plot size approx. 5.5m x 18m in a trapezoid form comprising of a

basement and four upper floors, split level ground floor. Traditional solid

masonry walls with timber (and partial concrete) floors and a timber

framed duo-pitched roof.

SITE ‘Rainchester'

Multi Purpose Solution -

internal and external Olfactory , Ventilation and

The extraction fans of the neighbouring restaurants expel

stale air laden with grease and cooking fumes. This

airborne pollutant isn't is a pleasant smell nor is it one

which one would happily associate with a high end

establishment and in particular not a healthcare place.

To balance the requirement natural ventilation with

protection from the odours. Two strategies have been

employed. The med intervention strategy was the

introduction of air curtains over the main. This was more

of a challenge within the min and med interventions in the

ground floor entrance Due to space restrictions and

maximum height above wine Glazed shop frontage.

glazed wall system for borrowed light and air flow .

This system also allows flexibility to generate professional

training revenues from the Dr Knight centre of excellence.

glim glass with electric current to give opacity and privacy

when required.

Secondary Skin

Initial exploratory sketches and thoughts

South-facing slope and solar operated vents

conserving energy - thermal insulation

peaceful environments - sound reduction

secure surroundings - additional security

Passive Ventilation

Energy saving - reduces the need for

artificial lighting.

External Olfactory protection from surround buildings

Daylighting strategy - Reflective glass

Acts as a light diffuser for the alleyway

One Strike Many Targets

Secondary Skin -evolved from daylighting strategy and reserach

Benefits were multifaceted

Solar activated vents for passive ventilation

Aesthetically Balanced

Multi Faceted Benefits - Secondary Glazed Skin

View from At Annes Square

Views From St Annes Corner . North to March Wheel

Proposed Street Scene - View from St Annes

Square Corner of Cross Street ( No3 on the site

map overleaf.

contribution to Street Scene. Lift to SkyWalk -

Created with Sketch Up and Illustrator

Contribution Street Scene

The cctv set up to show market the business and the sky

park. Design out crime and increase the feeling of

security by increasing the street level visibility of the

alleyway

Design Out Crime

INTERIORS

Space Planning with Sketch-up creates a visual reference for discussion with client

1. Access or connection to nature. (Features

which bring an oasis feel to the urban environment)

View from Sky Garden Level facing south to the

Sky Park. Spectacular view to Town hall across

Manchester City Scape.

Healing Environments

A greater sense of control in a client’s environment. ( individual private suite for use of clients, , which can be booked for overnight stays and personalised to order)

Ground Level Client Welcome Lounge. Clients are issued with a key card to gain entry and staff are notified via a pager their clients have arrived . The interior circulation routes are carpeted with a beautiful but tough contract grade polypropylene organic "garden path' carpet. The whimsical pathway through the building is softly bending to create a psychologically pleasing route through the space.