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The Orchid House Strategy:

The Canary Wharf Issue:

Strategic Site Elevation:

The Orchid House:

Internal Spaces: Strategy Diagrams

A 1:100 model of the church was constructed, accompanied by a series of scaled granite panels with different thicknesses and shapes. The aim of the model was to deduce what the limitations (and opportunities) of using granite as a “window” in allowing light to pass through. By doing these controlled tests I was able to rationalize the correct distribution of granite in each panel to allow a suitable amount of light whilst maintaining structural stability. Consequently, I was able to incorporate the most appropriate panel in my design allowing my spaces to achieving the initial goal of creating a unique experience involving light.  Here I could clearly see the positive impact prototyping had upon my architectural design.

This building as a whole represents technical study 2 (Thermal Insulation).

The two areas of technical focus are indicated on plan (1 as THE CHURCH and light transparency) and (2 as THE TERMINAL and thermal insulation). Also, the 3 areas of where granite is used differently in the design are shown as G1, G2, and G3.