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.
Eyob Mulat
DESIGN MANAGER
QUALIFICATIONS
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Registered Architect, ARB, RIBA. BArch Architecture Part 1. MA Design Management.
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WHAT I DO FOR THE COMPANY
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I work on liaising with clients, architects and external consultants and having design meetings involving groups of over ten people. One of my leading roles is managing a detailed design and procurement programme and ensuring that designs adhere to current legislation, standards and codes of practice. An essential aspect of the job I do for the company is maintaining confidentiality and observing data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate.
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CAREER JOURNEY
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I studied Architecture Part 1 at Nottingham Trent University then graduated to go onto a placement year. Working in at BE Design, an environmentally friendly and innovative architectural firm opened my eyes to an understanding of integrating learning and design into a business. After my year placement, my idea of architecture changed, and it led me to have a desire to progress this career further. I studied MA in Design Management at BCU; it helped me gain the knowledge, skills and qualities to achieve my job role at ADAPT Studio.
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AIMS FOR THE FUTURE
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I aim to progress ADAPT Studio. further by providing first-class customer service to everyone I come across. Having substantial knowledge of design and print production processes as technology develops and changes. The ability to manage time effectively through proper planning, scheduling and prioritising. By demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, perfect design and printing at all times.
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ONE THING I LOVE ABOUT THE JOB
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I love the ability to work with teams that I can both teach and learn different ways of designing and managing a project