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A COMMUNITY HUB – Knowledge is power
By Robynn Louw
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CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Architectural Technology
STW and CTD
2nd Year 2012
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PRECEDENT - Functional
Hermingway’s Outdoor Office This design separates a communal space (at the top) from an individual space (at the bottom).
The space on the ground can be entered from all sides whereas the communal space has a ladder
linked to it from the ground that doesn’t interfere with the individual space circulation
The structure in the form of a Teepee, makes use of similar materials that would be used in my Hub
design
PONS + HUOT Office The Pons + Huot Office plays with levels in a unique way. On the surface it looks as if there are individual
workspaces incised into this oak core which is the case but beneath it are private rooms for conferencing and
lounging.
The oak unit was cleverly designed to be as creatively diverse as possible. The open office area above as shown in
the image acts as both floor and worktop.
The trees rising from out of the oak unit give this office environment an outside feel as if it were situated in the
middle of the forest.
DESIGN TIPS: I can separate individual and group areas by separating levels
DESIGN TIPS: When creating separate levels, be clever and make it diverse, also enabling each level to have more
than one function. A level could be a walkway to some and a worktop to others. I can create intimate spaces similar
to the spaces incised into the unit above as well as have spaces that are more public and social.
Islington Hub, London While researching, I stumbled across this form of seating found in London. I find it very
interesting as it is very different from a table and chair but works just as effectively, allowing the
person to get comfortable while working.
This is the type of idea that my crit involved; coming up with methods and spaces that work in
many different ways but still in essence, work for it’s function.
DESIGN TIPS: Become personal with the space. My concept can consist of different
seating methods like this one and also keeps the scale of the design smaller. This will make
my design creative and unique.
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PRECEDENT - Technological
PONS + HUOT Office
Pons + Huot Office has
provided me with the
main concept behind my
hub design . It is based
on levels paired with
corresponding
functionality. I drew up a
section of the interior
oak unit to see how the
floors are constructed
and attached together.
Part section and detail of Pons + Huot Office
This detail provides me with a
sufficient method of floor
construction
The same construction methods
will apply to my design but I will
be substituting gum poles in
place of timber beams
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Yackandandah Primary School Yackandandah Primary School solely caught my interests because of the V- shaped columns
that are splayed throughout the structure and that are such great forms of load bearing
components. It immediately brought me back to my design concept and gave me the idea to
use columns, shaped similarly to this to hold and support my overhead structure. It also would
be perfect to incorporate with the previous precedent example. The PONS + HUOT Office
consist of Ficus trees that are growing between the structure and overhead. In my design I
would like to substitute the trees with these V-shaped columns which would also,
technologically be holding up the overhead structure that I will have in my design.
By doing the relevant
research, I could
understand how the
joinery for such a
column could work,
therefore gaining insight
as to how I would have
to detail my own
columns
DESIGN PROCESS – Group concept 1
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Very first concept done in groups:
The main thing that stood out for me with the feedback above was to
look at the function and the space more closely. Not only could I create
spaces that catered to both individuals and groups but I could explore
more ways in which people could sit and work. There are limitless
ways that are far from conventional and still work well with the function
of homework.
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DESIGN PROCESS - Concept 2
Rough sketches:
Sketch made before I
researched precedent.
There are no clear
distinguishing between
levels or spatial
functions.
Sketch made after
researching precedent. A
clear level develops.
An overhead frame takes
shape, providing the
structure with shade
Stone plinths hold the above
structure above and create an
aesthetic appeal as seen in
Greenpoint park
Worktop used towards the centre
of the structure for individual users
That same worktop is
accessible for groups to sit on
around a low rising table and
work, cross-legged
Plan developed to figure
out a layout
N.T.S
Hub still centralized
Plan is symmetrical and
all 4 units are equal in
size.
Access point for
individuals. Spaces
appear to be incised into
the plan
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DESIGN PROCESS - Concept 3
Rough Sketches:
The overhead structure becomes
simpler and develops into a
pergola to block out over-
exposure to the sun
Stone plinths remain
As seen in my precedent,
these v-columns became
part of my structure
symbolising the outdoor
forest feel by depicting
tree-like structures that rise
beyond the platform and
create shade from above
The overlapping concept
remains. Here I am trying to
create a vision of how the
space might be used
Structural ideas such as
this started coming to
mind while still figuring
out the design of my
structure.
A massing
diagram helped
me figure out a
suitable
placement for the
plan of my hub
concept. It also
helped organise
my different
levels as this is
my key concept
and also allowed
me to map out
the area into a
space that works
from all angles
Circulation could
also be
determined from
this
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PLAN SECTION
SOUTH ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION
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FINAL DESIGN – Concept 4
This community hub project started out with
the identifying of the function that the
structure will create.
I chose the function HOMEWORK.
For a homework area, people would have to
have a comfortable environment with which to
work individually or in groups. Each person
would require a seat as well as worktop.
From my precedent studies, I found many
ways that this could be achieved. I also found
relevant that spaces can be split to suit their
function.
My hub design combines functionality
throughout. The entire structure is based on
levelling for different functions. Different areas
in the structure creates different feelings. It
consists of spaces that are more suited to
single persons on the interior of the structure
and spaces on the ends that span outwards
create suitable group interactive spaces.
The structure is very open and the pergolas
above very simple, also fitting in with the
structure below. The pergolas starts off higher
on the south side and steps lower toward the
northern side: this is done to optimise and
control the light entering the structure as well
as increasing and decreasing scale of the
structure where necessary.
All in all this structure is self explanatory in its
design and there is no wrong or right way to
use it
PLAN
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SECTION AA Pergolas step down to reduce
the scale of the structure on the
north side where there is no
traffic on the top level
SECTION BB
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A custom made
steel plate is
designed to hold the
columns upright
SOUTH ELEVATION
NORTH ELEVATION
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WEST ELEVATION
EAST ELEVATION
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Front View
East View
Bird’s Eye View
Rear View
Perspective View
Perspective View
Model
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REFERENCES
• Hemingway’s Outdoor Office
Amy-Mae Elliot (2010). 10 Inspiring Non-Traditional Workspaces [PICS].Mashable Business.
http://mashable.com/2010/09/20/inspiring-offices-pics/#315215-Hemingways-Outdoor-Office (06/03/2012).
• PONS + HUOT Office
Dave (2011). PONS + HUOT Office by Christian Pottgiesser. Contemporist.
http://www.contemporist.com/2011/02/18/pons-huot-office-by-christian-pottgiesser (06/03/2012)
• Islington Hub, London
Hub Islington, London. http://islington.the-hub.net/public/spaces.html# (06/03/2012).
• Sydney Football Stadium
Harris, J.B and Pui-K Li, K. (1996). MASTED STRUCTURES in Architecture.Oxford: Butterworth Architecture.
Pg. 113- 114.
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