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andrew renfree

PULSE - home

andrew renfree

PULSE - home

andrew renfree

PULSE - home

andrew renfree

PULSE - home

andrew renfree

PULSE - home

andrew renfree

PULSE - home

Design process

the briefurban context

existing conditionsconcepts

urban contextelevations/plans

internal perspectivesconstruction concepts

design

urban contextExisting conditions provide little interest

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urban contextA new focus for the corner while giving a sense of openness and intrigue as dynamic roof and sculptural elements are witnessed in passing.

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floor plans

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Original brickwork, mud brick and beams remain

floor plans

New layout provides a sense of order and clarity

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floor plans

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Internal courtyard provides sculptural focus and external space.

floor plans

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Folding glazed doors separate inside and outside. Sculpture extends through indoor seating and visually leads through to rear meeting space.

floor plans

Complete plan sets a new rhythm. Office space for boutique firms provide professional services within multimedia fields the centre is provides training in.

The requested café incorporates a wine bar to service clients, staff, surrounding commercial and residential sector as well as providing a focal and meeting point for the cinema goers

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office

office

office

office

Studio/

training

studio

storetoilets

Café & wine bar

north elevation

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west elevation

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internal perspectives

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internal perspectives

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internal perspectives

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internal perspectives

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Light fractures through glass wall panels and truss roof

construction concept

Maintaining existing frame allows light framework additions for roofline

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construction concept

Maintaining existing frame allows light framework additions for roofline

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construction concept

New material insertion of lightweight non load bearing framing and glazing

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construction concept

‘Exploding’ wall panel detail

Orange = Brushed aluminium

Pink = tinted glazingdoor

Framing for door and window

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construction detail

New lintels provide total frame for new openings

the briefThe Pulse FM community radio station at 68 Little Ryrie St, Geelong is being developed in to a multi media training centre while continuing the existing live radio broadcasts and community programs. The adaptive re-use of the existing Pulse FM radio station building must include:

• additional office space (manager and 4 staff)

• multi purpose training space

• retention of view to live studio

• relocation of toilet facilities

• additional training studio

• storage space

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Additional facilities must enhance the station and actively develop the site. Initial consultation with the manager indicated a café would be suitable after extensive feasibility studies (no doubt). There was a wish to keep the mud brick walls in the core of the building if possible. The site is being developed as a training centre with multi media, radio and recording studios for training purposes.

the brief

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urban contextThe site sits in the middle of Geelong City with close proximity to many large commercial and public facilities within a 4 block radius. The site is particularly tucked away but can be accessed on foot or by car. Parking is minimal as is passing traffic. Incidental foot traffic is negligible and visitors to the site would be coming for a “reason” rather than “drop ins”. Residential developments and existing university dorms neighbour one side with office and commercial space completing the remaining surrounds.

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existing conditionsExisting conditions are quite poor considering there is such a large space under roof beams spanning the entire width of the site. The existing layout is disorganised and confusing. Little value in retaining much (see design concepts). Climatic conditions are sheltered within the city confines although northern solar access is favourable.

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existing conditions

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concepts

Clarify the site and provide access for all. Keep mud brick as per client’s wishes while still allowing clarity.

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Roof trusses allow an open plan with great shadows and play of light as sun streams through the structural elements.

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‘Exploding’ wall panels allow notions of transparency and openness while still allowing privacy.

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Early sketches focussed on façades neglecting difficult layout and access

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When the whole was considered, clarity, functionality and form followed

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passive systems require a community understanding that sits comfortably with the centre’s goals. Interiors reflect an open flexible space available for presentations of training or professional success.