The Art Rooms (Parts 1 and 2) – Nadia Smith

Building design The analysis revealed the current structural colums which span in a �� these for the current support unless a new suitable structure replaces them. My design will retain all of the exist� ing openings and reinstate the win� �� currently boarded up allowing light in and visibility from the high street. �� Old and new Dividing the brick building horizontal� ly. Blocking up the current openings in the existing central wall to split the build� ing allows for seperate use. Using the north side as there is less direct sun� light which is better suited to the arts. �� source] �� grid geometry [Primary source] �� isting features as possible and work around �� Adaptive reuse is important as retaining elements of the building provide insight into the history of how the building became what it is currently. �� vation which are becoming increasingly important. A large amount of my scheme will con� sist of moveable furniture and displays �� Precedent �� by Handel Architects. Existing openings are highlighted in blue. The open� �� ings are allowing light to pass through the building. Old department store designed in 1912 by �� 10 �� 11

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