CONCRETE | MIXED-USE MODULE

Mona Fasihah Ibrahim

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The driving concept behind the building is the use of prefabricated modular elements that allow for variation so that different programs are possible. The idea started by researching concrete and realizing the main criticism towards precast concrete is that it tends to be repetitive and without life. My aim was to create a prefabricated system, which takes advantage of the efficiency, yet allows for variation and adaptation according to use. The Mixed-Use Module consists of shops, cafes & restaurants, offices, accommodations, and residences. The aim is to create a vibrant neighbourhood and an environment where: the public can come to either shop or simply hang out; employees can enjoy a dynamic working environment which will attract employers to invest in businesses; and where residents can live near amenities. The building is located near Deans Avenue and adjacent to Hagley Park. It is a strategic location as it has a great viewhhh towards the park, and easy access to one of the major avenues defining the CBD. The design of the building uses prefabricated module to populate the site in according to the building programs. Each program has its own unique unit which is repeated and easily ensemble for plug and play. It is also flexible for future extensions and development. The aim of this project is to give citizens of Christchurch back their lost homes as well as a place to work in an attractive and dynamic environment. My project responds to Bob Parkers observation that lives were lost, peoples homes and livelihoods destroyed

FUTURE CHRISTCHURCH V2
COURSE THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND ADVISORS 1st Semester 2012 Advanced Design 1 School of Architecture and Planning Camia Young & Jordon Saunders

residential residential residential accommodation

residential residential accommodation

SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE not to scale

DESIGN CONCEPT
Proposed Program Programs + Activities

SITE PLAN scale 1:1000

PROGRAM I MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT

work

PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION

CIRCULATION & ZONING

commercial zone is situated at the centre of the site to act as a node yet split in the middle to allow for flow of public. open public space allows overflow of people coming from Lester Ln. and South Hagley Park and also from the existing residential area. parking zone is located at the west side to buffer the noise coming from train passing-by and also to penetrate the western sun. residential zone is situated most on the north side to relate with the existing residentail area and on the east side to capture the view of South Hagley Park and also the eastern sun. office zone is located near the parking zone for easy access.

PROGRAM & MASSING

FLOOR PLANS

TYPICAL SECTION
scale 1:20

live

play

live
5,067m2

residential
4,149m2

accommodation
918m2

studio
19 units 63m2

30%

PROPOSED PROGRAM
live
residential accommodation
studio 2-bedrooms 3-bedrooms suite deluxe twin deluxe king

studio
19 units 1,197m2

suite
6 units 324m2

Light - no floor level is the same and no level is complete. all

floors are opened up in various spaces to allow daylight to enter, even deep into the building

two entrances for cars into the site from the residential zone and Deans Av.

+ capture
2-bedroom
11 units 1,188m2

deluxe twin
6 units 324m2

2-bedroom
11 units 108m2 28%

+ + - challenging to control the vehicular traffic on site.

users from main road and the residential zone. avoid traffic congestions. allow for accessibility.
Views - the differentiated floor plans increases the amount of
views on each level. and as the building goes up, the views are focused more on the Hagley Park.

work

office

open planning enclosed

residential
4,149m2

play

retail dining

small medium large restaurant cafe bar

3-bedroom
14 units 1,764m2

deluxe king
6 units 270m2

80%

live
60%
5,067m2

Sky Garden - the sky gardens are a mix of private and semi-public. it
is also as an extension of the park.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

1:750

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

1:750

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

1:750

THIRD FLOOR PLAN

1:750

FOURTH FLOOR PLAN

1:750

FIFTH FLOOR PLAN

1:750

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
programs users
residents family teenagers children dine

work
1,755m2

3-bedroom

office
1,755m2

14 units 126m2

CATALOG OF UNITS
Cores

48%

activities
sleep

GYPSUM BOARD FLOOR BOARD

live work play

open planning
4 units 1,188m2

adults workers retailers disabled tourists / visitors

shop

suite
6 units 54m2

residential office commercial open public space parking car flow pedestrian flow
Commercial

STEEL C CHANNEL

studio

suite

bar

small

CEILING BOARD FLASHING

35%

socialize

accommodation
recreation

deluxe twin
6 units 54m2

enclosed
9 units 567m2

918m2

20%

35%

SITE ANALYSIS

FIBRE CEMENT SHEET RAB CLADDING FIBRE CEMENT BOARD

deluxe king
6 units 270m2 30%

work

BUILDING PAPER
Offices

play
1,674m2

retail
774m2

dining
900m2

open planning

INSULATION

work
1,755m2

4 units 297m2

office
1,755m2

68%

2-bedroom

deluxe twin

cafe

medium

open planning
STEEL RHS

21%

100%

small
4 units 144m2

restaurant
2 units 180m2

Accessibility (public)
train pedestrian cycle

highway primary road secondary road

Accessibility (private)

public amenities
train station

Accommodation

enclosed
9 units 63m2

32%

medium
3 units 378m2

cafe

small 4 units
36m2

5 units 315m2

retail
774m2

20%

46%

medium 3 units
126m2

Residential

48% large 1 unit

32%
252m2

play
1,674m2

restaurant 2 units
90m2

large
1 unit 252m2

9 units 405m2

bar

19%

20%

dining
900m2

cafe
5 units 63m2

45%

54%

bar
9 units 405m2

3-bedroom
residential commercial / industrial recreational
Overall planning

deluxe king

restaurant

large

enclosed

35%

RESIDENTIAL

ACCOMMODATION

DINE

RETAIL

OFFICE

DESIGN INVESTIGATION
PATTERNS I 2D VOLUME I 3D
+

JOINTS
joints

MODULE ENSEMBLED

JOINTING DETAIL I COLUMN & BEAM

joints

+ + +

joints

+
+

joints

joints

joints

steel beam

joints

+ +

bolts
joints

steel plate steel column

joints

joints

Posts & Beams

Panels

Single Unit

Multiple Units

Multiple Units Stacked

CATALOG OF PANELS
+ +
+
joints joints

steel beam

+
joints joints

+
joints joints

steel column

joints

joints

+
SOLID WALL PANEL GLASS WALL PANEL DOOR PANEL WINDOW PANEL

MATERIAL RESEARCH
1903

CONCRETE TIMELINE
1796
natural hydraulic cement. James Parker

1849

iron reinforced concrete (ferroconcrete)

the 1st concrete highrise (15-storeys) by Elzner & Anderson

1967 1931
Le Corbusier (modern architecture - international style)
The Ingalls Building Villa Savoye

concrete sports dome

PRECAST
Where in New Zealand:

Is manufactured under factory-controlled conditions & erected on site until it is fully hardened.

IN-SITU

Is formed on site using the traditional methods of formwork and ready-mixed concrete.

1889

1774

quicklime (made cement harder)

1824

portland cement. Joseph Aspodin

the 1st reinforced concrete bridge by Ernest L. Ransome

Assembly Hall, University of Illinois

1999

1903

Alvord Lake Bridge

coloured concrete (colour hardeners, colourwax integral colour, sealers, chemical stains)by Lynn M. Scofield

1938

polished concrete

concrete overlay

1980s

concrete countertops

. Mt.Eden, Auckland .Paeroa, Waikato . East Tamaki, Auckland . Kaiwharawhara, Wellington . Hutt City, Wellington . Gonville, Wanganui . Richmond,Otago Nelson . Balclutha, . Hornby, Christchurch . Otorohanga, Waikato . Porirua, Wellington . strong . durable . stable . excellent acoustic and fire resistant properties . waterproof
+ consistent form & finish + speed + accuracy + prestressing + high-quality + assured covers + dense & properly cured - limited design - not available everywhere - joints between panels are often expensive & complicated - limited panel size - cranes are required - skilled workmanship is required LESS
save time + cut labour cost

. Manukau, Auckland . Athol St., Queenstown . St. Woolston, Christchurch . Landfill Road, Wellington . Belmont, Wellington . Johnsonville, Wellington . Miramar, Wellington . Upper Hutt, Wellington . Waikanae, Wellington . strong . durable . stable acoustic and fire resistant properties . excellent to control of form and shape . the ability of space and structure in one material . the enclosure . thecompatibilty with most other materials and colour . its ability to form integral surface finishes
+ flexibility + mouldability + continuity + robustness
OFFICE OFFICE STUDIO UNIT STUDIO UNIT

Performance:
21st century 1900s 200 A.D.
Romans

1756

John Smeaton discovered hydraulic lime (coarse aggregate + powdered brick+cement)

1886
Louis Vicat developed artificial hydraulic lime (synthetict + limestone + clay)

the use of precast

1950s

translucent concrete

1812

rotary kihln (made cement & production constant)

1913

ready mix

decorative concrete developed

1990

concrete engraving

glassfibre reinforced concrete (GRC)

Advantages:

1930 1891
the 1st concrete street

Pantheon

1414

air entraining agents (to resist against damage from frozen & thawing)

the 1st modern use of concrete

Colosseum

fiber reinforcement (to strengthen concrete)

1970s

recycled concrete

1936
Frank L. Wright exploit cantilever bendable concrete (liquid stone)

self-compacting concrete

1836
Pont de Notre Dame

Disadvantages:

1793

Aqueduct

Eddystone Lighthouse, Cornwall (influence on lighthouse design)

cement testing (tensile & compression strength)

Bellefontaine, Ohio

- time consuming - workmanship is variable - depends on weather condition

precast composite Ductal

Fallingwater

fabric-formed concrete tactile concrete self-cleaning concrete

Cost:

MORE

Hoover Dam(largest scale concrete project)

Eddystone Lighthouse

time consuming + skilled labour

Example:
COURTYARD COURTYARD ACCOMODATION LOBBY ACCOMODATION LOBBY MAIN ENTRANCE

Hoover Dam, Colorado