Synthesis



2021
Project: Final Major project (NTu)
Location: 31 goose gate, Nottingham

Located in the heart of the creative quarter in Hockley, Nottingham, 31 goose gate houses the hybridisation between two local businesses: 44 collective & five leaves bookshop. Whilst 44 collective aims to showcase emerging artists through a mixed programme of exhibitions and events, five leaves bookshop sells and publishes independent writers with a focus on literary, political and social issues.

The aim of this design is to create an interactive, multi-disciplinary social space, highlighting the two business’s manifesto’s. Bringing together artists and writers, housing a thoughtful and interactive space for creatives to be inspired by the city of Nottingham. Integrating art and literature together, aiming to educate and inspire members of the public to engage in the creative multi disciplinary community of Nottingham.


Context


First examining the site context through a rendered site map produced on photoshop, as well as initial site sketches to further examine the environmental context of 31 goose gate.
31 goose gate Site map
Sketch research on existing 31 goose gate


Establishing The Brand: 44 collective  x  5 leaves publishing


Producing infographic diagrams to better understand each business, as well as establishing a material palette. Understanding the core elements that each business needs and how I can create core design elements to showcase the best of both businesses.

The material palette was chosen to respect the original architecture of the building, whilst incorporating curvature, colour psychology and use of natural materials and lighting to create an atmospheric interior.
What is 44 Collective ?
5 leaves publishing Process
31 goose gate material palette


Development


As part of the initial design development process, it was important to plan how each of the spaces would be best utilised within the existing building.

This design explores creating a core vertical circulation / social space that would integrate the businesses. The other spaces rotate around the core feature, creating a multidisciplinary platform. Developing from the initial building use plan, a infographic building use diagram was created to further explore the design idea. This building use diagram has lead to the final design of this project.
Building use planning
CONCEPT SKETCH
Building use diagram


Technical  Analysis


Technical analysis conducted as a part of the synthesis project in order to understand the construction of the existing building and the technical integration to the new proposed designs.

These technical drawings focus on the structural system of the existing 31 goose gate building and the proposed design. Placing emphasis on the existing hip roof structure, existing timber floor structure and the proposed mezzanine composite structural holorib floor.
31 goose gate building technical analysis


Orthographic Drawings


Final orthographic drawings of rendered exploded isometric, elevations, sections and plans. 
Exploded isometric drawing
Brightmoor street elevation
Goose gate elevation
Brightmoor street Section BB
Brightmoor street Section AA

Basement floor plan
Ground floor plan
First floor plan
Second floor plan
roof floor plan

Final Rendered Visuals


Final internal and external visuals of final major project design. 3D model built using sketchup, v-ray to render and photoshop to add in details, creating an atmospheric and visually compelling render. 
31 goose gate external visual
entrance cafe & retail visual
1st floor book binding workshop visual
basement performance space visual

3D Models


Final 1:100 site model and 1:20 sectional model created using grey card, corrugated card, balsa wood and copper wires. Incorporating 3D printing and laser cutting into model making allows for a more accurate and detailed portrayal of the final design. 
Final 1:100 Site model
Final 1:100 basement floor model
Final 1:100 Ground floor model
Final 1:100 First floor model
Final 1:100 second floor model
Final 1:100 mezzanine floor model
Final 1:100 site model
Final 1:20 sectional basement model
Final 1:20 sectional model of performance space
Final 1:20 sectional model of reading space and bookshop


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I am an art director and interior architect from Hong Kong, based in London. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, I holistically integrate analogue and digital exploration to disrupt and challenge preconceived notions. My work is concept-driven, navigating the intersectionality between architecture, experiential design, and visual communication to curate a multi-sensory platform that delves into the intangible realm of the third space.

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