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THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD MARCH ARCHITECTURE

LIVE PROJECT: GIST

DESIGN PROPOSALS MONDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2012

MAIN ENTRANCE

Proposal 1: solutions for the overall space

A series of overall proposals to improve usage of the space. Clearing all rooms from waste and removing L-shaped tables. Adding a few bits and pieces to the current supply of furniture. 1.Lectern for speakers 2.Projector in ceiling. Mount a box in the ceiling for easy changes of projector. 3.Welcome signpost with blackboard for information about current meeting/event that is going on in the

• lab. Also signs to point out the direction to WC, where

coff ee/tea can be found and light switches (in cup- board). 4.Turn the back room into an offi ce/meeting room with a small workspace in front of the window. 5.A storage solution for the kitchenette. Placing the microwave and fridge into a portable storage. Also provides more work surface in kitchenette. 6.Notice/information board for past and present events and meetings. With the layer eff ect of new fl yers/posters pinned or glued on top of old ones. To show history. 7.Arrange the bigger storage room with deeper shelfs and storage boxes. Move the current shelfs into the smaller storage room.

STORE 1 STORE 2 Storage boxes Old shelfs (300mm) New deeper shelfs (450mm)

• 2. Projector

mounted in ceiling

• 6. Notice board for

information

• 7. Storage rooms
• 4. Workspace
• 1. Lectern
• 5. Kitchenette

MICROWAVE FRIDGE RECYCLE BINS SHELFS

• 3. Welcome Signpost

BLACK- BOARD QR-CODE WEBSITE

SOLUTIONS FOR OVERALL SPACE

PROPOSAL 1: IMMEDIATE SOLUTIONS

PROPOSAL 2: ENTRANCE/FACADE/LOBBY

FACADE

Changes to the facade to highlight the presence of GIST ranging from the free to the expensive can be achieved. With the long narrow nature of Grinder’s Hill and GIST’s position right in the middle of this alley the use of light is of paramount importance in creating an interest in where GIST is located. From simple projections to the floating ethereal glow of a ‘temple’ entrance, creating a visually exciting, easily noticed event from Paternoster Row and Sheaf Street is the ideal.

Projecting onto the opposite wall of Grinder’s Hill from the office window. Free advertising space available now!. Signage made by GIST user groups using existing shutter housing. Backlit and Arduino linked to activity inside. More elaborate signage hiding the shutter housing and using downward spotlights for emphasis of the entrance. Creating a new entrance for the GIST Lab still hiding the shutter housing. Back lit and translucent the light from it will wash alkong the walls and steps at the entrance. Using the kitchen area to create a new lobby space, providing sound insulation from Grinder’s Hill and a meet and greet area away from any user group activity. Creatre extra natural light by scooping as much of it as falls on the facade. Brushed aluminium finish links in to the SHSU b uilding across Paternoster Road. Raised windows create privacy and offer sound insulation from Grinder’s Hill. Interior now washed with diffuse light from the light scoops.

PROPOSAL 2: ENTRANCES

Laser light or projecter: Digital feeling Event set Bright color painting: Exciting, strong feature,attractive Black metal and mirror: Industrial feeling, techonical

PROPOSAL 3: CHAIRS

ADAPTABLE MODULA FURNITURE

The idea of the modula furniture that would allow for adaptable uses. Option 1 is built around the idea of a stackable module, transforming to create a chair, table and

• workbench. Option 2 follows a very similar

concept, however the furniture is all constructure of a single L shape, making it easy to produce. In hindsight, an over engineered solution has possibly been created. a better solution could possibly be to just buy stock, stackable chairs and folding tables.

PROPOSAL 4: BOXES

STORAGE BOX[ES]/BOX[ES]

An easily mass producible storage solution which can be stacked and reconfigured in near infinite arrangments and can provide seating and work surfaces for multiple uses. The basic unit is made up of 5 identical shapes with feet and divots added 2. A series of different inserts and front panels can then be manufactured to suit needs. A secondary unit, a third of the height, can be manufactured the same way to add further furniture configurations.

PROPOSAL 5: TEMP/PERM FOLDABLE WALL

FLEXIBLE SPACE

Two sets of partitions of four panels each constitute the basis of this proposal. Due to space being at a premium, the number of evenings in a week being fixed and the potential for increasing the number of user groups that use the space there is a need for the space to be able to be flexibly reallocated to suit these purposes. Rather than attaching one end to a wall, and thereby limiting the flexibile potential

• f the partitioned spaces, the partitions are able to be placed freely within the space

working with each other or independently to create complex working areas.

PROPOSAL 5: TEMP/PERM FOLDABLE WALL

The Pull out boards are fixed onto wheels allowing it to be pulled and used for User group meetings

DESIGN PROPOSAL #1

The Boards will serve a dual purpose, where it closes off the kitchenette and defines the meeting space. Further, the boards are connected by locks, which can be removed. Each board can be rolled around the room and used to define spaces and can be also used for meetings as a means to draw on or as a projection space.

1:100 Ground Floor Plan of GIST Lab

PROPOSED FLEXI WALL VIEW 1 ENTRANCE GIST LAB VIEW 1

FOLDING WALL

FOLDING SPACE

This proposal combines space and furniture design, focussing

• n the area from the entrance along the internal wall to the

emergency exit. A partition wall replaces the internal wall which dividing the space, meanwhile keeping the space as a whole if

• necessary. Folding elements attached to the wall create flexible

spaces, such as the reception desk and the office desk.

Private Meeting Space Storage Lab Kitchen Storage Cafe Storage Lab Kitchen Reception Storage Office

Hinge Latch

Joints

Lab Office Reception Storage Cafe Private Meeting Space Kitchen 1:20

PROPOSAL 6: WALL TO FURNITURE

FOLDING SPACE

This proposal combines space and furniture design, focussing

• n the area from the entrance along the itnernal wall to the

emergency exit. A partition wall replaces the internal wall which divides the space, meanwhile keeping the space as a whole if necessary. Folding elements attached to the wall creating flexible spaces, such as the reception desk and the office desk.