Whilst trying to plan for the building, I've begun my thought process by trying to nut out my ideas on paper and listing exactly what I want to achieve and what is needed. The functions of the building include:
Ground Level...
- Reception
- Foyer
- Lecture Theatres 1 & 2
- Amenities
- Retail
- Vertical Access
Level 1...
- Lecture Theatres 1 & 2
- Offices
- Admin/ Resource Centre
- Research
- Amenities
- Vertical Access
Level 2...
- Computer Labs
- Tutorial Rooms
- Amenities
- Vertical Access
Level 3...
- Roof Garden
- Amenities
- Vertical Access
In the planning of the building, I am trying to achieve, as with our masterplan, a system whereby a central hub becomes the point of activity within the school and from that, private spaces for teaching and learning feed off and are separated from the social/ communal areas. A main street of promenade within the building, joining it to the library and providing a connection and place for people to pass one another and interact, is also featured. I'm confident with where the planning is heading but I have to start thinking about materials and also the building in a 3-dimensional way.
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