As a team we created a schedule of accomodation for each building and had regular meetings to discuss progress. It was decided that the reception would be the first point of call for all visitors to Lepe Park and therefore be located near the entrance to the site. We also decided it would be the ideal location for the main staff facilities. Due to the position of the buiding being adjacent to the childrens play area I incorporated a boldering wall on the east elevation.
Below are some of the designs produced for stage 1 of the brief, produced in Revit.
Lepe Country Park Development
This project was based on a live project for Lepe Country Park. The brief was to create a develpoment plan for the park's future and promote sustainability. This was a team project. I was responsible for designing the Reception Building.
The first stage of the project was to produce and present our development proposal to the client. We then acted on feedback given making alterations to the development for the second stage. It was necessary to produce technical drawings and fire plans for stage two.
East Elevation
Ground Floorplan
A render of the south view produced in Twinmotion
This unit was aimed at sustainable design and technologies. For this building many sustainble elements were included, such as:
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Super insulated external envelope to meet or exceed passivhaus standards
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Under floor heating connected to ground and air source heat pumps
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Locally sourced natural construction materials where possible
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Green roof to reduce the impact on the flora and fauna
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Natural solar gain
Stage 2 involved taking on board feedback from the client and producing a technical drawing pack. Some constructive feedback recieved included:
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To compare the width of the building to the site and surroundings
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Reduce the area to volume ratio
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Attempt to link the roof design to the under leaf concept of the development plan
Following feedback I reduced the width of the building and the floor heights to minimise the impact of the building on the site. Floor layouts were changed to accomodate a new and improved roof stucture in the shape of a leaf. From these alterations sections were produced and key junctions were detailed, as well as technical floor plans, elevations and fire plans. Below are some of the drawings produced throughout stage 2.
Ground Floorplan
First Floor Fire Plan
A render produced in Twinmotion
Through this unit I have developed an understanding of various sustainable materials and the technologies available and how to incorporate them into my designs. For this project I used both Revit and Auto CAD to produce the design and details, as well as Twinmotion and 3D paint to create renders. It has been interesting to see the difference in quality of renders produced by different programs. This project was valueable experience of working alongside a client and altering designs to suit the clients needs. Working in a group allowed me to enhance my detailing skills by sharing views and knowledge among colleagues.
A render produced in Revit and 3D Paint
Section AA
