Bio adaptive facade research

Beijing Pollution

Looking to the the shape of the algae panels

Currently the mainstream algae is in a panel form, it seems that many researchers are researching cultivating algae using this design, but just as like anything, there are pros and cons. With this design it does have a larger surface area to expose the algae to sunlight, but because of this if this panel design is being used as windows, it will filter the colour of the sunlight and therefore your interior will be green, not a very pleasant colour to be in all day long. I wanted to design a new form of algae cultivating device that doesn’t cover as much surface area but also performs adequately.

I wanted to design new form of panels in tube form as this way it doesn't cover as much surface area as the original panel form.

This a sample design i drafted up and photoshoped

But it was pointed out to me by an engineer friend that this system will limit the water flow

I have to look for an alternative design

Workplace is changing around the world

The world’s workforce is undergoing a revolution which will change the way we think about employment, office spaces and hierarchy – and may also shift global power centers to the developing countries, experts say.

As workers gain more freedom over when and where they work, the line between self-employed and employed will become increasingly blurred. Office spaces will become more like meeting places where mobile workers occasionally gather, and senior leaders will come out of their offices to engage more closely with workers. This, in turn, will eliminate some of the traditional hierarchies and create a flatter corporate power structure.

LEARNING CYCLE 3: Cerca office Teaser

LEARNING CYCLE 3: Reflection & Self-Reflection

After initial research and drawing up the site in 3d, I have decided to produce an teaser to match Cerca's website launch.

The office preview is very clean, materials has not yet been added, only that the zoning and working sections has been decided and layout. The purpose of this teaser video is to sync up with their website launch:

LEARNING CYCLE 3: Reflection & Self-Reflection

For cycle 3 of the project I am exploring the concept of Reflection & Self-reflection.


Being on board of a real live project – a research study and design development of a working space - you are asked to establish a critical analysis and practical development on the Future of working spaces and to define a boundary within Reflection & Self-reflection. 



Cycle 3's client will be Cerca

Cerca is a property tech startup that takes care of everything to do with finding your next home in London.
From searching and matching the right properties, to picking you up and guiding you on every viewing. We can advise and take care of all the paperwork and offer Cerca care for up to a year for anything property related after you’ve moved in.
We are making things simple and stress free whilst bringing creativity and innovation to the tradition property industry.

The goal is to design a new office for them in their current London office.

Core Values

Creating a simplified and transparent way for people to find a home.   


Positively contributing to the property industry and changing the game through innovation and tech.

Empowering our team members through personal and professional development, providing a meaningful workplace.

Target Market

We have a vast market which ranges from high net-worth sales clients to anyone who is looking for a home to rent in London. Both groups must feel the interior and exterior is appropriate whilst keeping true to the Cerca brand.

Outcome

To redesign the Cerca work space and client meetings area into an innovative office that reflects the brand identity but remains functional and inviting to our target market.

Keywords

Interactive, tech, approachable, fresh, new, innovative, high quality, colourful, experienced, brand atmosphere, not easily outdated.

Inspiration

Offices and companies like google/ apple/ Facebook- not a typical office/ young casual environment.

Functions the project must accommodate:

Working space/ seated meeting space/ kitchen/ bathroom/ coat room and storage

Good Lighting

Flexibility with company growth

Office equipment and wires

Front facing desk for greeting clients

The client has some idea suggestions for our design:

Some Ideas we have

The kitchen and toilet to be moved to the back corner which is currently a storage room.

A front meeting room (living room feel) for clients to be introduced to the company.


A glass open out front of the office to lead to the mews (in summer).

LEARNING CYCLE 2: INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECT: INTIMACY

Question:

“The way we communicate, exchange and interact has been drastically transformed as part of the constantly evolving digital landscape of information age. In the Cycle2 brief we ask you to engage with the notion of intimacy and create ideas, products, demonstrations that respond to the technologically mediated world. We are interested in human-centric solutions that critically engage not only with issues but also with new potentials of human intimacy. We want that you are sensitive to one of the current emerging debates in the world of sustainability, smart products and cities, open source movement, environmental conditions, global epidemics or expansion of human cognition/condition. Is there situations where intimacy has been lost, is there a way to re-cover it or can we invent new solutions where novel ways of intimacy may be created? Analyse, speculate and re-think values and solutions. Explore the potentials and strength of your interdisciplinary team and produce a practical solution that is future sensitive yet offer thought-provoking insight to the world we live in.”

Introduction – what is intimacy

Intimacy

The Space in Me

There is a different definition of intimacy for everyone, indoors, outdoors, a specific space, a specific item, a song, a smell, almost everything can be related to an individual to feel intimate. But for most of us, there is a particular space that we feel intimate in, as the outside reflects what we feel inside of us.

Our group has decided to go down this direction, and our project is called ‘Space in Me’. We have taken the objective and decided to look into the spaces that are intimate to each and everyone one of us.

History

Everyone have this image in their head about the perfect home for them, it doesn't matter if it is rich in space, colour, plantation, technology etc. everyone have this image. What if you had the chance to design your own? How would you fill the place up? with your favourate drinks? with big tv, a collection of games? with endless supply of snacks?

I will fill it up with things that make me feel safe.

I made a collection of images as a moodboard showing the features I would like for my space

The group then got togehter and talked about how we want to design our spaces, Noor have a background in Interior, I helped Ansbert to create his space in 3D from his moodboard and a meeting to define all details.

I then helped everyone with their 3D animation flythrough in the end to connect the project.