stwv community hub precedent study

Community hub precedent study

Naphtali Mphaisha 211038547

CPUT 2^nd year STW and CTD project

COMMUNITY HUB –PHILIP DANIEL CONRADE

POAD 2010                            REF NO. 207006717

Concept/ Plan/ Joinery and Development.

Sections and Elevations

 Working models

FUNCTIONAL PRECEDENT

-          What is the main technological idea of the structure/building

   Conradie used gum poles, concrete, and brick to create an outdoor like experience for this community hub. The poles are connecting with the use of pole connecters to provide the primary structure. The secondary structure is connected in such a way that it provides stability, but also acts as a roof, floor and natural furniture. Concrete foundations lay underground, which the bottom of the primary poles are casted into. The walkway is concrete and leads to the brick tower. The size of the whole hub is important as it relates to scale of the concept and idea of my own community hub.

-          How does the technological idea contribute to the overall idea of the structure

   Intent- Philip Daniel Conradie:” The project requests the creation of a community hub, a place promoting social interaction, education and entertainment. The intent is to create a place where this culmination of different functions can merge into an interesting addition to the urban fabric an addition which blends into context”.

   Concept- Philip Daniel Conradie:” An epicentre, a landmark, a knot in the contextual fabric from where information bulges and explodes outwards. Always learning. Always growing.