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Phase 1: Registration
Building Context: Analysing the Current Building Structure
Renders of the Final Proposal
I decided to perform a daylight optimisation test on the building, iterating along the way, to see how best the building and its occupants can benefit from natural daylight. As such, a new roof design in the Engine Room (which will be turned into an open plaza) was conceptualised in order for the adjacent buildings to receive as much light as possible.
Several designs were made for the new retractable roof system, as seen below.
This allowed the adjacent Boiler Room to be rebuilt with a double-skin facade, where natural ventilation can be harnessed for the management of thermal control within the building.
Piermaster's Cottage: A Catalyst for Community Building.
To the south-east of the site, the newly-renovated Piermaster's Cottage will be situated, designed to accommodate community activities, workshops, and events. In contrast to the power station, its domestic scale creates a more personalized and connected space, fostering an atmosphere suitable for intimate events.
Below are some of the environmental analysis performed on DesignBuilder to optimise the HVAC system, achieving comfort levels and - ultimately - a net-zero carbon building.
Below are some of the structural studies performed (including through Revit and hand calculations) to analyse the feasibility of achieve the desired design solution.
