Common Ground: School of Earth Technology - Pedro Tello
DS2 - Digital Vernacular Architecture MArchD- Master in Applied Design in Architecture Oxford Brookes University 2022
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Oxford Brookes University
2022
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Common Ground
by Pedro Tello
Tutors: Adam Holloway | Elliot Rogosin | Elliot Mayer
DS2: New Digital Vernaculars, 2020-2021
Oxford School of Architecture
ABSTRACT
Vernacular design is often associated with lowtech
fabrication. However, this project is focused
on the use of vernacular knowledge using
digital technologies.
The projects aims to empower the character of
clay and set strategies to use clay in different
scenarios to design a diversity of buildings
typologies.
For the creation of a new digital vernacular that
captures the intelligence of the past and the
possibilities of the future.
[EARTH MANIFESTO]
I am eternal. I am as old as the earth itself for
I am what the earth is made of. I was formed
in the primordial soup and shaped by cosmic
powers. I started as stardust and as stardust I
will end. My very existence, like all things in the
universe, is transient in nature.
The method in which you work with me has not
changed very much throughout the years. You
shape me, stack me, ram me, plaster me, even
mix me with other materials to push my natural
limitations.
What has come to my attention is that you have
a new technology, a new way to play with me ...
Change is the only constant and that is
ingrained in my nature.
ETHOS of the project
Core set of values used to define the
project’s development.
People overconsume concrete and steel.
Common ground is the space for those
that advocate for a more sustainable
architecture.
*Graphic produced for MPL
module by the author
CONTENTS
Chapter 1: PROTO-VERNACULAR
-Initial Ideas
-Methodology
Chapter 2: MATERIAL EXPLORATION
-Clay Exploration
-Clay Exploration 2
-Timber Exploration
Chapter 3: MATERIAL TESTING
-Clay maximum span
Chapter 4: FABRICATION METHODS
-Timber Structure
-Wet Clay infill
Chapter 5: COMPONENT DESIGN
-Design Language
-Organization
Chapter 6: LANGUAGE APPLICATION
-Space of learning
-The Hidden dimension
-Design Proposal
Chapter 7: SITE ANALYSIS
-Grymsdyck Farm
-Context Reading
-Main Roads
-Historic Evolution
-Grymsdyck functionality
Chapter 8: SCHOOL OF EARTH TECHNOLOGY
-Study of cases
-Linking Architecture and Education
-Program Structure
Chapter 9: DESIGN PROPOSAL
-Master Plan
-Phasing of the project
-Proposed Buildings
-Detailed design of a Student accomodation module
Chapter 10: FURTHER EXPERIMENTATION
-Hybridization
APPENDIX
BIBLIOGRAPHY
CHAPTER 1
PROTO VERNACULAR
-Initial Ideas
-Case Study
-Methodology
INITIAL IDEAS
EARTH Architecture is:
Not Permanent
It requires continuous care, attention
and maintenance.
Structurally weak
Using just earth wont work. You will
always have to use it with other manmade
materials as a composite.
A primitive material
Used since ancient times
Vernacular design language is often
associated with low-tech fabrication
This project is focused on the use of
vernacular knowledge using digital
technologies.
Puruchuco, Lima-Peru
Source: https://www.plataformaarquitectura.cl/cl/776985/clasicos-dearquitectura-complejo-arqueologico-de-puruchuco
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CASE STUDY 1
Los Horcones de Tucume ( Lambayeque, Peru)
It stands out for its successful adaptation to the cultural environment and the contemporary reinterpretation of ancestral
construction techniques in adobe, wood and quincha (wattle and daub).
CASE STUDY 2
Mesh Mould Earth Construction
The corresponding investigations are a middle ground between traditional applications of natural reinforcement shaping
and digital fabrication methods.
Light-Lattice-Quincha
Solid-Mass-Adobe
Hotel Los Horcones de Tucume
Source: https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Hotel_Review-g1439308-d1439020-Reviews-Los_Horcones_de_Tucume-Tucume_Lambayeque_Region.html
MESH MOULD EARTH CONSTRUCTION ( ETH ZURICH Thesis 2020)
Earth + Concrete + Timber Fabrication of reinforced earthen structures of complex geometries
Source: https://www.archdaily.com/952445/the-master-of-advanced-studies-in-architecture-and-digital-fabrication-at-eth-zurich-unveils-its-latest-thesisachievements?ad_medium=gallery
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METHODOLOGY
It starts with models and prototypes which
test criteria in material an process. After some
sketching ,this is digitally modeled in search
of a design language. Using scripting as an
extension of this language.
Design as a language, a system of parts and
dynamic elements that could contribute in
culture value in the built environment
MAKING
DRAWING
DIGITAL MODELING
SCRIPTING
DESIGN LANGUAGE
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CHAPTER 2
Material Exploration
— Clay Exploration
— Clay Exploration 2
— Timber Exploration
MATERIAL EXPLORATION
Clay Exploration
CLAY MIX
As part of the material exploration, three different
mixes of clay were tested to compare the
compactability, the shrinkage and whether they
get attached to the framework or not.
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A
B
C
Mix composition in %
0
clay sand starch cement water
FRAMEWORK CLAY CASTING REMOVING FRAMEWORK
OUTCOME A B
C
Compactibility
Shrinkage
Adherence to formwork
Compactibility
Shrinkage
Adherence to formwork
Compactibility
Shrinkage
Adherence to formwork
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MATERIAL EXPLORATION
Clay Exploration 2
REDUCTION OF SHRINKAGE CRACKS
“The shrinkage during drying depends
on water content, on the kind
and amount of clay mineral present,
and on the grain size distribution of
the agrregates.” ( Minke, 2013)
The shinkage could be also reduced
but eh incorporation of fibres, such a
straw.
For this mix, straw have been cutted
in pieces of no more than 1.5cm and
the water in the mix was also reduced
to a minimun.
EARTH
SAND
STRAW
WATER
Loam from the farm
1 2
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MATERIAL EXPLORATION
Timber
Some Patterns were laser cutted in playwood of
3mm, to explore different geometries. Then, they
were infilled with wet clay and left to dry for a couple
of days.
TIMBER FRAMEWORK INFILLED WITH CLAY
FRAMEWORK
Double layer of plywood with inner reinforcements
Wet Clay infill
Dried clay after 1 week
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MATERIAL EXPLORATION
Timber
Framework
Single layer of plywood
Model in progress
Wet Clay infill
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MATERIAL EXPLORATION
Timber
Framework
Digital Model
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MATERIAL EXPLORATION
Timber 1:1
INITIAL EXPLORATION
The sketches are part of the initial
exploration of the design of the joints
of a self suporting structure
DIGITAL MODEL
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CHAPTER 3
MATERIAL TESTING
—Clay maximum span
MATERIAL TESTING
Clay
MAXIMUM SPAN
Several test were made, using the
same mix composition.
Some handmade bricks were
fabricated and let to dried onlys
supported on the ends.
variable
5cm
4cm
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MIX COMPOSITION
For the mix it was used Loam from Grymsdyke
Farm. Loam is basically composed by Clay, silt,
sand, and gravel.
Since the composition and properties of loam
depends on local conditions, the results of this
explorations could not be extended to loam
from a different site.
In this exploration, straw was incorporated to
get better resistance to traction and to reduce
shrinkage when drying.
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CHAPTER 4
Fabrication Methods
—Timber Structure
—Wet Clay infill
FABRICATION METHODS
Timber Structure
Material:
Softwood Timber
Screws
Tools:
Radial Arm Saw Band Saw Drill Chisel
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Fabrication Process
Timber Framework
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FABRICATION METHODS
Wet Clay infill
A timber framework with a maximun span of
20cm, is infilled with wet clayand was left to dry
as shown in the image on the right. It has been
in that position for a couple of months and there
is not noticeable span.
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CHAPTER 5
COMPONENT DESIGN
—Design Laguage
—Construction Rules
DESIGN LANGUAGE
ABSTRACTION
The design language could be understood
as the arrangement of thre e main type of
cells.
Timber
Earth
Earth
Earth
Timber
Timber
Hand made Sketches
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CONSTRUCTION RULES
Joints in corners of adobe walls
Source: GIZ (2011). Reconstruyendo hogares: Modelos de vivienda rural del proceso de
reconstrucción de la zona afectada por el sismo del 2007 en el Perú. Lima: Forma e Imagen
Horizontal and Vertical Reinforcerment of an adobe wall.
Source: GIZ (2011). Reconstruyendo hogares: Modelos de vivienda rural del proceso de
reconstrucción de la zona afectada por el sismo del 2007 en el Perú. Lima: Forma e Imagen
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CONSTRUCTION RULES
Suspended Infilled cells, grounded infilled cells
and empty cells
1. Earth grounded (compression structure)
2. Timber only (lattice structure)
Digital Model of physical model
previously tested
3. Earth suspended (compression down
through the timber stilts)
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CONSTRUCTION RULES
Cells design
Timber only
Earth suspended
Earth grounded
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Iterations of a set number of cells in a
limited plane ( Wireframe view)
1u
2u
4u
9u
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Iterations of a set number of cells in a
limited plane ( Render view)
1u
2u
4u
9u
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CHAPTER 6
Digital Making
—Digital models
DIGITAL MODELS
Square Grid
Design Rules
Script in Grasshopper in Rhinoceros 3D for the
generation of a rectangular grid structure
Script in Grasshopper in Rhinoceros 3D for the
generation of a ramdom arrangement of two
types of cells. ( infilled or empty)
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Specular iterations
Axonometric views
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External view
External view
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External view
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External view
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CHAPTER 6
LANGUAGE APPLICATION
—Space of Learning
—The Hidden dimensions
—Design Proposal
SPACE OF LEARNING
Concept
Story telling is an ancient valuable form
of human expression.
This could be use to motivate students’
skills and competencies through
creativity and critical thinking.
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Main Activities
Story Structure
Bonfire
Music/Singing
Puppetry
Multi-problem story structure
Story Reading
Speech
Performances
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THE HIDDEN DIMENSIONS
Sense of Space
Personal
Social
Close phase
Far phase
Intimate
Personal
Public
Social
Ching, F. D. K. (1987) Interior design illustrated. New York: Wiley.
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People in motion
Shoulder Breadth
Body Depth
Male Body buffer zone
Female Body buffer zone
Personal Space
Lateral passage
restricted
Body Elipse
Shoulder
Breadth
Limited lateral
circulation
Body
Depth
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Panero, J. and Zelnik, M. (1979) Human dimension & interior space : a source book of design reference standards. New York: Whitney
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Circulation Areas
Neufert, E., Neufert, P. and Kister, J. (2012) Architects’ data. 4th edn. Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell.
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People Sitting
Adittional Structural body dimensions
Low Density
Eye height sitting
Eye height
High Density
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BONFIRE
Main Dimensions
In- Ground
Above Ground
https://pgavdestinations.com/2014/03/your-museum-has-wonderful-stories-to-tell-butdoes-it-have-wonderful-storytelling/
Fire Pit styles
Above Ground
In- Ground
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STORY READING
Main Dimensions
http://jessicaschillingphotography.com/2012/07/10/los-angeles-special-events-photographer-pamela-ribon-book-signing/
Layout
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DESIGN PROPOSAL
Initial ideas
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DESIGN PROPOSAL
Sketches
3D Model
Circulation
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Sketches
3D Model
External views - Entrance
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Internal views - Main space
Internal views - Main space
Section- Main space
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Sketches
3D Model
In order to obtain clay, some digging is required.
The resultant hole could also be used as part of the project.
External views - Courtyard
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External views - Courtyard
External views - Courtyard
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Sketches
3D Model
Using timber could be benefitial for the bonfire,
since it would generate some light effect night
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Layout
Axonometric view
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CHAPTER 7
Site Analysis
—Grymsdyck Farm
—Context Reading
—Main roads
—Historic Evolution
—Grymsdyck Functionality
GRYMSDYCK FARM
Grymsdyke Farm is a research facility, fabrication workshop and livingworking
space for architects, artists, designers and those interested in
materials and processes of making*.
It is located in Lace Green, Buckinghamshire.
The facilities are usually used for students site visits, since they have a
wood workshop, CNC, working area, laser cutter, a Zcorp 3D printer, a
robotic arm, and rooms for students.
Source: http://www.grymsdykefarm.com/index.php?/about/about-the-farm/
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CONTEXT READING
Lacey Green
This village dates back to the
13th century
Source: The Village Design Statement for Lacey Green and Loosley Row
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Methodists have worshipped in Lacey Green
for more than 150 years. The early meetings
were held in the open air or farm buildings.
The Parish Church of St. John the Evangelist
It was built 1823-1825 as a chapel of ease
attached to the Parish Church of St. Mary,
Princes Risborough. The church building was
constructed in traditional Chiltern flint
Lacey Green Windmill
The oldest surviving smock mill in the British
Isles crowns the summit of the hill on which the
villages stand. It is a Grade II* Listed Building and
undoubtedly makes a splendid landmark on the
skyline which can be seen from many miles around.
Housing typology
Housing has evolved rather than been planned,
resulting in a mixture of style and sizes. Traditional
brick and flint cottages and houses predominate in
the older buildings.
More recent developments have tended to
follow the pattern suggested in the Chilterns
Buildings Design Guide, using traditional
red brick and flint walls,
Future developments
(Village design statement)
A significant feature of the village is that
each dwelling has its own well-maintained
and adequate surrounding space. This leads
to openness in the villages which is one of
their most attractive features. Overcrowding
development would destroy this and therefore
should be avoided.
Items to be avoided are repeated layouts,
symmetrical design, flat roofs, sand-faced
brickwork and non-traditional flint work high
ridge lines and cramming leading to lack of
amenity space and
parking
Source: The Village Design Statement for Lacey Green and Loosley Row
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Projection: British National Grid
MAIN ROADS
Lacey Green
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190
Main Road
Main Road
K ingsw ood House
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170
New Road
Slad Ln
New Road
Lacey G reen
Main Road
P rom ised Land
Farm
The Shed
Slad Ln
GrymsDyck Farm
200
The Lodge
New Road
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300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 m
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HISTORIC EVOLUTION
1870
Scale 1:5000
1870
1890
200 250 300 350 400 450 500 m
jection: British National Grid
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1920
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0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
1970
400 450 500 m
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Projection: British National Grid
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Road
Aerial view of GrymsDyck Farm in 2022
Source: Digimap
se rights 2022
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Scale 1:2000
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 m
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GRYMSDYCK FARM FUNCTIONALITY
Robotic Arm
Students Room
(First floor)
CNC Room
Workshop
Laser Cutter
Entrance
Kitchen
Students Room
Library /
Presentation
Room
Identification of the main areas that are
open to public and the different activities
that take in place in the farm.
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Workflow of different activities
Clay
Team
Steam
Team
Laser
Cutting
Team
Molds
Team
The first stage of the work was done in
the field. With an extensive use of tools
for the collection and mixing of the clay.
It was required to work outside of the
building because of the steaming box.
Additionally, there was a constant use of
water (from the kitchen or bathroom).
The initial stage was mainly at the library.
Some preparation of digital files was
required before doing some laser cutting.
Use of mainly all the indoor spaces.
Starting for the library, for the preparation
of digital files, and then some previous
work in the laser cut area to do some test
as well with the CNC machines.
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Clay
Team
Steam
Team
Laser
Cutting
Team
Molds
Team
Superposition of the workflows of the
different activities that take place in
the farm.
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CHAPTER 8
SCHOOL OF EARTH
TECHNOLOGY
—Study of cases
—Initial Planning
—Program Structure
CASE STUDY
SECMOL, India
Students’ Educational and Cultural Movement
of Ladakh (SECMOL) was founded in 1988 by a
group of Ladakhi college students who felt that
the education system needed great change. For
many years, SECMOL worked on reforming the
government school system. At the same time,
SECMOL Campus grew into a eco-village where
students, staff and volunteers live, work and
learn together. It’s not a conventional school,
but a place to pursue practical, environmental,
social and traditional knowledge, values and
skills. The Campus is solar powered and solar
heated; students learn ancient Ladakhi songs,
dance and history alongside modern academic
knowledge; and the students mainly manage,
run and maintain the campus.
TERRA Award winning SECMOL School building
in Leh (Ladakh) is virtually an epitome of
contemporary rammed-earth construction and
passive solar architecture.
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CASE STUDY
Training Centre of the Auroville Earth Institute, India
The Auroville Earth Institute (AVEI) is a
non-profit organization specializing in
the research, development, promotion
and transfer of earth-based building
technologies, among the most cost
effective, low carbon, low embodied
energy solutions for sustainable
development.
Over the last 32 years, AVEI has become
one of the world’s top centers for
excellence in earthen architecture,
working in 36 countries to promote
and disseminate knowledge in the
construction of sustainable habitats. As
the Representative and Resource Centre
for Asia of the UNESCO Chair “Earthen
Architecture, Constructive Cultures and
Sustainable Development”, AVEI aims to
empower local stakeholders through an
international network of experts.
The work of the Earth Institute has
attempted to revive traditional skills
and to link vernacular traditions of
raw earth construction with modern
technologies of stabilised earth.
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LINKING ARCHITECTURE AND EDUCATION
Using a curricular organizing system for school facility planning
As a previous step for the program structure,
there was some reflection about the type of
students that would go to Common Ground,
the School of Earth Technology.
Common Ground is a school for craftmen,
current students and professionals that
want to learn different earth techniques and
develop new ones. Experimentation is one of
the key components of the school.
Spetial consideration had been taken
towards the context, the content and the
learning processes in the educational space.
This settles a learner-centered basis for
Planning facilities (Taylor, 2008)
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PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Common Areas- Additional Facilities-
Others
-Library
-Smart Classrooms
-Material Gallery
-Presentation Room
-Storage
-Toilets
-Photo Studio
-Canteen
-Student Housing
-Staff Housing
-Administration Area
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The Common Ground as an interdisciplinary learning space
It functions as the main laboratory, while it is surrounded by the different
workshops, and advande technology facilities.
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CHAPTER 9
Design Proposal
—Master Plan
—Phasing of the Project
—Proposed Buildings
— Detailed design of a Student
Accomodation module
MASTER PLAN
General Layout
Material Gallery
Ideation/Study
Rooms
Library
Student Housing
Seminar Rooms
Technology Lab
Presentation
Room
Hall/Admin
Earth Workshop
Crafts Workstations
Conservation
Workshop
Canteen/Shops
Earth Preparation
Timber Workshop
Bio Technology Labs
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MASTER PLAN
Activities workflow
The Common Ground works as an integrating space.
Student Housing
Crafts Workstations
Earth Workshop
Technology
Lab
Conservation Workshop
Seminar Rooms
Ideation/
Study Rooms
Library
Material Gallery
Earth Preparation
Presentation
Room
COMMON GROUND
Canteen/Shops
Hall/Admin
Bio Technology Labs
Timber Workshop
Professional Development Center
Craft Technology Center
Technology for disaster Resistance
Common Areas
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MASTER PLAN
Walking distance
The buildings are strategically placed
so the adjecency between them and its
conections are not affected.
Student Housing
Crafts Workstations
Earth Workshop
Ideation/
Study Rooms
Technology Lab
Seminar Rooms
Library
43m
33’’
Conservation Workshop
43m
33’’
Material Gallery
Earth Preparation
67m
51’’
130m
1’40’’
42m
32’’
23m
18’’
54m
42’’
Presentation Room
116m
1’30’’
75m
57’’
81m
1’02’’
Canteen/Shops
Hall/Admin
Bio Technology Labs
Timber Workshop
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PHASING OF THE PROJECT STAGE 0
Existing Farm
Entrance
Abandoned
Barn
Workshop
Workshop /
Accomodation
Kitchen
Library
Accommodation
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STAGE 1
New Use:
-Material Gallery
New Building:
-Student Accommodation
-Earth Preparation
Student
Accomodation
Entrance
Earth Preparation
Abandoned
Barn
Workshop
Material
Gallery
Workshop /
Accomodation
Kitchen
Library
Accommodation
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STAGE 2
New Use:
-Presentation Room
New Building:
-Student Accommodation
-Earth Workshop
-Timber Workshop
Student
Accomodation
Entrance
Earth Preparation
Workshop
Abandoned
Barn
Workshop
Material
Gallery
Workshop /
Accomodation
Kitchen
Library
Timber Workshop
Accommodation
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STAGE 3
New Use:
-Canteen
-Library
New Building:
-Student Accommodation
-Seminar Rooms
-Earth Workshop
-Timber Workshop
Student
Accomodation
Entrance
Earth Preparation
Seminar Room
Workshop
Workshop
Abandoned
Barn Library
Workshop
Material
Gallery
Workshop /
Accomodation
Kitchen
Library
Canteen
Timber Workshop
Accommodation
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STAGE 4
New Building:
-Student Accommodation
-Earth Workshop
-Ideation Rooms
Student
Accomodation
Workshop
Ideation Room
Entrance
Earth Preparation
Seminar Room
Workshop
Workshop
Abandoned
Barn Library
Workshop
Material
Gallery
Workshop /
Accomodation
Kitchen
Library
Canteen
Timber Workshop
Accommodation
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STAGE 5
New Use:
-Hall Administration
New Building:
-Student Accommodation
-Technology Lab
-Biotechnology Labs
Student
Accomodation
Workshop
Ideation Room
Entrance
Earth Preparation
Seminar Room
Workshop
Workshop
Technology Lab
Abandoned
Barn Library
Workshop
Material
Gallery
Workshop /
Accomodation
Kitchen
Library
Canteen
Hall
bio technology Lab
Timber Workshop
Accommodation
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Entrance
External View
Existing
Proposed
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Earth Preparation
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Library - Seminar Rooms - Ideation Rooms
Sketch
External View
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Workshops 1, 2, 3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
1
3
3
1
2
3
3
1
2
Sketch
External View
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Workshop 1
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Advanced Technology Areas
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Student Housing
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MASTER PLAN VIDEO
Master Plan Video (draft)
https://youtu.be/FZnPx1PiVH4
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STUDENT ACCOMODATION
Floorplans
Ground Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
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Elevations
Front Elevation
Side Elevation
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Elevations
SIde Elevation
Rear Elevation
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Section
Section
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Kitchen Detail
Cladding
Insulation
between
structure
Rafter
Roof joint
Integral Timber Structure
(Walls + Furniture)
Internal
finish
Plaster
Insulation
Earth
infilled
Timber
Framework
(Accoya Wood)
Bearing wall
Earth Floor
Joist
Damp proof
membrane
Concrete
Foundation
Gabion
Foundation
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Dining Room Detail
Structural criteria
Integral Timber Structure
(Walls + Furniture)
Protection for intense
contact areas
Upholstered
panel
Exposed
earth
Upholstered panel
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Bedroom Detail
Upholstered panels
Single Matress
MDF board
MDF pivot panel
Integrated timber structure
Storage space
MDF board
MDF pivot panel
Axonometric view Axonometric view Bed structure detail
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External Views
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External Views from a higher point
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External View - Side elevation
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Main entrance
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Patio
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Internal View - Living Room and Dining Room
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Internal View - First floor Terrace
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CHAPTER 10
FURTHER
EXPERIMENTATION
—Hybridization
HYBRIDIZATION
With 3D Priting
Ecosustainable 3D printed House
TECLA
HYBRIDIZATION
With Rammed earth
HYBRIDIZATION
With Rammed earth
With Bricks
APPENDIX
VIDEO MAKING
Storyboard Sketches
Mixing
Telling the story of the buidling from the material perspective.
Infilling
VIDEO MAKING
Storyboard Renders
Draft Video
https://youtu.be/QdxHCHvijPY
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