Now I'll explain it.
In point form, to make it easier.
- We were asked to design a sustainable school in Torquay.
- The project tied together three key themes; sustainable design, learning environments and connections with the community.
- I had to design the admin, entry foyer and auditorium (well I didnt have to but I wanted to!)
- Our group's concept was 'open and adaptable.' This was a bit challenging for me because I wasn't really designing any 'learning spaces.'
- My design's main focal point are the curved lvl timber beams which are exposed and finished in order to reveal the timber's warmth and tactility.
- In contrast to this, I utilised timber on the facade to achieve a 'sheathing' of the building. The sheath of undressed vertical cedar lining boards would be allowed to weather over time.
- The sustainable features of my design are; use of recycled and renewable materials including timber and rammed earth, large expanses of glazing in admin area to maximise natural lighting (this is west facing therefore external louvres as well as the use of low-e glass have been added), passive cross-ventilation as well as an underground labyrinth system and finally the use of rammed earth to provide thermal mass.
- With the learning environments, I tried to adapt Pam (the principal)'s concept of flexible learning spaces into my building by having; open and adaptable admin and staff spaces alongwith an outdoor performance space adjacent to the auditorium.
- My building connects to the Torquay community through its form as well as through the auditorium which is a unique building (in terms of function) to the town and therefore it will be significantly utilised.
Overall I'm pretty happy with my final design, the review with Jeremy went really well. I got some positive feedback and hopefully this translates to getting good marks...hint...hint!
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