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.
TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH
Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) Building 3D printer:
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CyBe RC 3DP - £81,664
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This methods use is justified by the frequency of its use within day to day operations of the business, the cost will also be spread over a lease payment method, which allows for relatively little initial cost and low monthly costs coverable by project income. Leasing options can also include maintenance and repair, with the responsibility being the leasing companies as they are the owners, one such company is Rangewell a financial advice and financing company.
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Leasing can provide the equipment you need without the cost or commitment of buying it. Operating Leases work like a rental agreement. You pay a monthly rental charge to use the asset. Maintenance, repairs, and registration can be the responsibility of the leasing company. Operating Leases can be ideal for specialised items you may only wish to use for a particular contract. Finance Leases also let you borrow equipment for a set time, but maintenance, repairs and running costs will become your responsibility. Finance leases are common with larger high-cost assets.” (Rangewell.com, 2019)
Rental can offer similar benefits including being part of a 100% government tax allowance and Vat rebates
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Estimated payments for the £81,664 RC 3DP:
Two years - £3875.77 per month - £93,018.48 total
Three years - £2,735.74 per month - £98,486.64 total
Four years - £2,167.36 per month - £104,033.28 total
Five years - £1838.26 per month - £110,295.6 total
*All costs estimated through Dream 3D ltd*
Binder Jet (BJ) Metal 3D Printer:
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HP Metal Jet - £155,154,45
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As with the previous FDM the cost of this expense is justified by the heavy use it will receive producing metal fixtures for projects. The printer will also operate as an additional revenue stream for the studio as the large capacity and rapid print time of the selected printer allows the studio to print Orders places on behalf of exterior companies. These orders can either be Prototypes or final products, either way there is a large demand for rapid metal printing within; Aviation, aerospace, dentistry and other precision based business sectors.
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The option for payment is similar to that of the FDM printer with monthly rental or lease payments available that covers maintenance
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Estimated payments for the £155,154.45
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Two years - £7,363.63 -£176,727.12 total
Three years - £5,197.67 - £187,116.12 total
Four years - £4,117.80 - £197,654.40 total
Five years - £3,492.53 - £209,551.80 total