Florrie Porfolio
-
Upload
clairemcman -
Category
Documents
-
view
229 -
download
0
Transcript of Florrie Porfolio
-
8/2/2019 Florrie Porfolio
1/6
3/27/12 Claire McManus -
The Florence
InstituteLocated on Mill Street inToxteth, Liverpool, this historicbut neglected building standsas a memorial of the work ofSir Bernard Hall a formerMayer of Liverpool and localbusiness man. He originally
built it in memory of hisdaughter who tragically died ata young age. It was designedas a place of recreation andsoon became an institute forboys. It served the youngworking and unemployed inthe area.
Mill StreetToxteth
LiverpoolL8 8DXUnited
Kingdom
My design will be
influenced by the conceptof free flowing ribbondesign and unravellingspirals. These effects willenable the space to flowwithout any limits.
As the spiral opens it willembrace and appreciate thespace, however the spirals canclose in to create privacy andenclosure which is required fora GP practice.
This concept will create a sense of calm andtranquillity which is needed for the space.
ConceptualIdeas
Claire McManus
-
8/2/2019 Florrie Porfolio
2/6
3/27/12 Claire McManus - Claire
GroundFloorTh
e ground floor has purposelybeen designed as an open planspace that incorporates bringingthe outside nature in to thebuilding to create a sense of
wellness and appreciation of ourenvironment.The layouts of the floors are clear
and functional. With the core beingthe entrance/ground floor, routesare easy and logical with the GPand staff rooms kept to one side. Iaimed to keep my design as openplan as possible but as a keyrequirement to a Health Centre, itwas important to maintaincomfortable and private spaces.
A caf is located on the groundfloor that opens outside toenable an inviting welcomingopen space.Circular seating in the waiting
-
8/2/2019 Florrie Porfolio
3/6
3/27/12 Claire McManus -
Claire
First FloorA welcoming and comfortable atmospherehas been creatively designed to providehealthcare with a difference and a refuge forthe local community to ease stress andenhance positive health.The first floor
contains three minioperational rooms, a
seating/meeting areaand a storage roomfor GP/Nursesequipment. The useof an overhanging
balcony across theground floorenhances the open
plan space and addsto the relaxedatmosphere.
The Walnut flooring isaccompanied by calmingcolours such as apple greenthat compliments thesurrounding nature pictures.
-
8/2/2019 Florrie Porfolio
4/6
3/27/12 Claire McManus -
Claire
Exploded 3D Floor
A welcoming and comfortableatmosphere has been creatively
designed to provide healthcare with adifference and a refuge for the local
community to ease stress and enhance
ositive ealt
-
8/2/2019 Florrie Porfolio
5/6
3/27/12 Claire McManus - Claire McManus -
-
8/2/2019 Florrie Porfolio
6/6
3/27/12 Claire McManus -
Claire McManus
Exterior Views
This unique curvy exteriorcontradicts all the characteristicsthat a typical medical centre has.Its modern appearance creates
interest and encourages viewersto look beyond.