14TH OCTOBER 2019
14TH OCTOBER 2019
HYBRIDITY
HYBRIDITY
PROJECT TITLE
GREYFRIAR'S GREEN HYBRID CIVIC SPACE
PROJECT TITLE
CLIENT
COVENTRY COUNCIL
GREYFRIAR'S GREEN HYBRID CIVIC SPACE
CLIENT
LOCATION
COVENTRY- United Kingdom
COVENTRY COUNCIL
LOCATION
COVENTRY- United Kingdom
The client for this project clearly instructed our design team that they required a social eating space that also allowed for a residential space. Our design team however wanted to take this further and allow for an integrated social space that would in turn improve the flow and traffic of the public through the city centre of Coventry.
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The project involved creating a housing establishment on a site established close to the motorway in Coventry. After primary and secondary research of the diverse population within Coventry and the food interest, it has. A focus on cultural eating was established and was used as a tool to bring people together in the atrium space where stalls are positioned, they can cook for each other and be involved within the process.
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Creating a permeable open inviting social space was crucial to the success of the project which transferred in to the use of curved glass panels and a tensile fabric roof to promote fluidity that helped create bright and airy conditions for such social interactions to take place.
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The rigid sections of the project such as the housing units required more privacy and subtle measures have been taken to ensure this such as the use of frosted glass, change of levels. These units involved the use of 3D printing as a structural tool which was a lot more efficient, reliable and a cheaper alternative than regular building procedure which ensured the project to be handed on time and lower than the anticipated budget.
The client for this project clearly instructed our design team that they required a social eating space that also allowed for a residential space. Our design team however wanted to take this further and allow for an integrated social space that would in turn improve the flow and traffic of the public through the city centre of Coventry.
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The project involved creating a housing establishment on a site established close to the motorway in Coventry. After primary and secondary research of the diverse population within Coventry and the food interest, it has. A focus on cultural eating was established and was used as a tool to bring people together in the atrium space where stalls are positioned, they can cook for each other and be involved within the process.
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Creating a permeable open inviting social space was crucial to the success of the project which transferred in to the use of curved glass panels and a tensile fabric roof to promote fluidity that helped create bright and airy conditions for such social interactions to take place.
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The rigid sections of the project such as the housing units required more privacy and subtle measures have been taken to ensure this such as the use of frosted glass, change of levels. These units involved the use of 3D printing as a structural tool which was a lot more efficient, reliable and a cheaper alternative than regular building procedure which ensured the project to be handed on time and lower than the anticipated budget.
Admin Strategy
People.
As outlined in the company policies we are always looking to employ the best people we can this can be achieved through rigorous interviews for new employees. As a business, we should aim to have overviews of policies of different directors and get assistance in all crucial decisions from the directors. We will be aiming for a good client base and client relationships. We want to create a pleasant office atmosphere that encourages employees to work to the best of their ability.
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Short Term Action (1-3 years)
Yearly employee review and a bonus system to ensure motivation of employees, including directors. 
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Long Term Action (4-5 years)
Continue with the annual employee review and a bonus system to motivate employees including directors. Upgrade office facility to house a bigger team.
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Activities and Services.
Allocations of resources. Market Position. Community events, relationships with the local community. Internal Environment in Company: (includes process, people, technology, services). Implementation of all goals. Contracts.
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Short Term Action (1-3 years)
Identify clear business plan and financial charts in collaboration with the financial department before launch. Identify a clear managerial strategy in running the firm before the start. Organise a monthly lunch event for the firm’s employees to ensure constant socialisation and harmony. Weekly quality checks on technology (with coordination with Technology Director), the process, and the service through a client satisfaction survey.
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Long Term Action (4-5 years)
At the end of every year, create a report evaluating and updating the business plan in correlation with all directors. Update managerial strategy yearly and approve it with the remaining directors. By the fourth year, our client base will be more significant, and we will have employed more people, therefore a yearly event to socialise with past clients. Potential future clients, the council, and the employees are necessary for growth and the company image.
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Managing Growth.
To ensure continued efficiency in the business and maintain a growing workflow, more employees join the team; we will need to divide the work out equally and make sure there more managers in place to oversee the projects. In the fourth year and onwards Part 1 Architectural Assistants join the team to help with design and drawing tasks in the Image department.
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If the demand continues to grow, we hire Part 2 Architectural Assistant joins the design team, and a marketing assistant is added to help in the research for further expansion possibility as well manage the social media accounts.
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IT Strategy
Equipment. Advanced computers are capable of 3D printer connections. A 3D printer for models of buildings. Technology for client presentations. On-site and off-site in our warehouse 3D printers for the manufacturing of the building. More detailed lists and details are available in the technological and financial strategies.