The document provides information about the BA (Hons) Interior Design 2012 exhibition at the London College of Communication. The exhibition explores four themes - {re} {de} {trans} {in}, which represent the manipulation of existing space. The designs included in the exhibition examine issues like sustainability, social practices, and flexibility in interior spaces. Materials from the degree show were recycled and reused to create a new exhibition space aligned with the themes.

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2. BA (Hons) Interior Design 2012 About This Exhibition
BA (Hons) Interior Design is focused around design for public and commercial interior The final year BA (Hons) Interior Design 2012 exhibition explores four interlinking
space, with projects drawn from the arts, workplace, leisure, and retail environments. themes which reflect upon the manipulation of existing formations of space: {re} {de}
Our course is based on the belief that well designed environments play a significant role {trans} {in} FORM.
in contributing to the successful and profitable occupation and use of interior space.
Recognising that human involvement and experience is unpredictable becomes the first
The degree is structured around a series of design projects, which develop in physical step in planning a more fluid built environment. This in turn can lead to a creation of
and intellectual complexity, examining, researching and developing creative solutions places that allow for more flexibility in function and social practices into the future. Tracing
to changing issues of occupation and use. Through the three years these projects are the route that architectural and spacial ideas take beyond that of mere aesthetics gives
set within the context of a regard for existing buildings and their re-evaluation and them layers of meaning and depth. Layers that can be reformed into active spaces that
refurbishment for contemporary use. the public can reuse to recycle, recuperate in, perform within, identify and reason with.
The demands and requirements for well-designed interior spaces, continues to change and Can deformation be used to break down established concepts of place and bring about
develop, in response to public and commercial practice, new technologies and social a more socially aware participation of built space? Exploring and moving through the
and cultural practice. The course aims to reflect these changes in the encouragement myriad of functional and frivolous, intelligently eclectic and archisculptural the breaking
to students to explore and develop innovative, spatial and architectural interior design down of space can be used to shock the routine and realign connections by increasing
responses to these demands. awareness of one’s movement through space and thus one’s relationship within it.
Fore more information, please visit http://tiny.cc/lcc-interiors The Latin preposition “trans” means “on the farther side of” or “beyond”. Promoting
socially responsible solutions that go beyond mere reconfiguration of area and volume
are fundamental to these designs. Detecting potential in the untenable or reappraising
conventional methods transforms the wasted into the worthwhile.
With awareness comes information and the exchange of ideas. The knowledge that
creativity is about progress based on identifying cultural, sustainable, social and urban
dimensions and change with the use of new technologies and approach to design form
the basis of this group of work.
Greta Citronaite Lin K. Granmaes Kajsa Ingvarsson Mari Lember Luisa Pichlmüller
Richard Ready Victoria Sehlstedt Morena S. Correia Daniela So Carlo Viscione
We have recycled the materials used in our degree show and adapted the design to
create a new exhibition space for the Free Range show aligned with our theme
{re} {de} {trans} {in} FORM.
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3. Greta Citronaite gcitronaite@gmail.com
Refurbishment of Dover House
Dover House is an existing Victorian Building in Waterloo.
Treasured by the locals for its historical and cultural
substance. The redevelopment is designated for the
inside of the building, to preserve its unique character.
Here the old and the new are merged together to create
an eco-friendly living space and commercial premises.
Demonstrating the possibilities of artistic and green
contemporary design within a derelict building, with
respect to the original. Decay and deformation of the
existing internal structure gives rise to a fresh new form to fit
within the design standards of modern life.
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4. Lin Karina Gramnaes linkarina@hotmail.com | cargocollective.com/linkarinagramnaes
100%Norway
The proposal is a combined flagship showroom and
cafe for 100%Norway at 86-89 Piccadilly. The concept
showcases the best furniture and interior products from
both established and up-and-coming designers, and
leading manufactures from Norway at the 100% Design
Exhibition at Earls Court every year. The proposal will
give 100%Norway a permanent base in London to build
awareness around Norwegian design and culture.
The premises are situated in Mayfair, a commercially
diverse area in the City of Westminster, and are within
the Central Activity Zone (CAZ) in London. One of the
main goals for new retail floor spaces within the City
of Westminster Unitary Development Plan (2010) is to
enhance the retail function and mixed-use character of the
CAZ. The proposal offers a new façade and interior that
connects with the streetscape and pedestrians through a
more transparent exterior and structured layout to achieve
a better shopping experience. The redevelopments support
the shopping strength within the CAZ and ads to the vitality
and interest of the streetscape and London as a whole.
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5. Kajsa Ingvarsson kajsa.ing@gmail.com
Regeneration of Former Lilian Baylis School
Cities are constant witnesses of social and technological
development: they accommodate nearly half of the world’s
population and are dramatically increasing in size. Cities
are ever changing depending on our lifestyle and therefore
they can rapidly transform the way we use space. As a
consequence sustainable housing and green spaces are
high in demand. However, studies show that less than 1%
of people living in social housing are actually using green
spaces on their estate due to poor quality and safety.
The selected site is located in one of London’s most densely
populated areas, Lambeth, characterised by a young,
multi-ethnic population living in purpose built blocks of
flats. On average, the borough provides accommodation
for 99 people per hectare, the fifth highest in the country.
When scrutinising the social aspect of sustainability,
it becomes apparent that it is equally important as the
environmental and economic ones. The inspiration of the
design is based on children’s utopian drawings of houses
and how these are always drawn with pitched roofs,
even though the child herself may be surrounded by an
urban modernist environment. This proposal aims to create
a green space that is utilised and interacts with the built
environment and the community, to create a sustainable
neighbourhood. The objective is to form a landscape
for play and adventure, casual meeting spaces, food
production and promote a healthy lifestyle via various
community driven activities. Expanding the existing structure
enables new dwellings with terraces and roof gardens
to accommodate both leisure and functional events.
My ambition with the design is to achieve a balance
between public and private life, ultimately to create a
coherent place of positive inter-social relationships. I design
to change behaviour, as I believe that space affects and
influences social communication and interaction directly.
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6. Mari Lember lember.mari@gmail.com
After School Hours Programme Venue
Studies show that many social problems stem from
childhood and can be prevented through early intervention.
My project aims to redevelop an after school hours
programme venue. The chosen building is already used for
an after school hours programme for 5-15 year-olds, but
the design is outdated and only aimed at younger children.
The building is visually and physically cut off from Burgess
park and its current redevelopments.
My proposal connects the interior with the park landscape
in order to encourage the users of the building to take part
in outdoor activities, which according to studies positively
impacts on the mental health of young people. I created
larger and more flexible interior spaces to allow for a
greater variety of activities. The design responds to the
needs of all age groups using the building.
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7. Luisa Pichlmüller luisa-2hd@gmx.co.uk
Indoor Climbing Hall
Obesity is one of the biggest cultural issues in modern
day Europe, particularly in the UK, with an average of
23%, placing third on the global obesity table, behind
the USA and Mexico. In comparison, the EU average sets
by only 14%. The site is located in between three London
boroughs: Fulham & Hammersmith, Kennsington & Chelsea
and Wandsworth. Historically all three boroughs have
problems with obesity especially in children from 3-15.
The intent is to progress the building into an indoor
climbing hall, commercial and semi private spaces.
Keeping the building’s original framework, which will lead
the design rather than restricting it, to minimise structural
changes as well as keeping all access possibilities. The
vast majority of the new structure will be internal, apart
from a minor alteration of the facade on the North East,
facing the road to gain visibility through the building and
act as advertising for the business as well as the sport. The
facade will incorporate an artificial crack, with glass on the
inside, to give people the unique opportunity to climb the
outside as well as the inside using different techniques in
climbing methods. Practising climbing becomes mindfulness
as you learn to stay present in the moment, concentrating
on your every move. Some of the benefits you’ll receive
from this awareness include lowering your blood pressure,
increasing serotonin and in turn boosting your mood,
sleeping better and enhancing your immune system, as
well as improved muscle strength, increased flexibility and
maintaining an ideal weight. Plus, the confidence you’ll
feel when reaching the top is also a great mental health
booster.
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8. Richard Ready richard.ready@yahoo.co.uk | richardready.wix.com/interiorsportfolio
Cycle City Centre
In aim for the gradual depreciation of vehicle congestion
in London, the Cycle City Centre, would be situated
centralised to main tourist destinations, on-route via Cycle
Superhighway 2 and walk-able distance to public transport
facilities. It would act as a transit point from bike to foot or
vice versa and would encourage social interaction through
its permeable design to its context and demographic.
On the irregular plot, the building is wrapped in its own
circulation route that goes through every programmatic
element of the upper ground levels, addressing cyclist’s
needs and is home to a group in place to educate and
develop city cycling projects. The proposal also includes
basement exhibition levels that preserve ruins of the west
wing of the 2nd Roman Forum Basilica in situ.
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9. Victoria Sehlstedt victorias_85@hotmail.com
All Hallows Performing Arts Centre
All Hallows Church and Garden is situated in the heart of
Southwark on the corner of Pepper Street and Copperfield
Street. The designer has considered the vibrant atmosphere
of creative enterprise around the area when reaching a
design proposal.
The proposal involves a Performing Arts Centre that would
work and collaborate together with adjacent art institutions.
The designer believes that an activation of the site is
beneficial for the community; as it will reduce antisocial
behaviour and make the site more welcoming. It has been
of big importance to keep as much of the existing structures
on site including the garden. The shape and form of the
intervention has been developed from idea of creating
a roof structure designed for water harvesting. A relation
between new and old as occurred as the intervention
provides the garden with necessary water.
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10. Morena Soares Correia morenafrancesinha@hotmail.com
The Green Station
I am aiming to develop and create a sustainable city
garden in the area of Old Kent road and surroundings.
A space were the community will be able to
gather, socially interact by growing and harvesting
their various plantations, such as fruit trees, vegetables and
herbs. This Local will also be dedicated to sharing with
one an other and providing for those in need.
This is an ongoing research about social human
behaviours, sustainable living and design. Community
cultivating projects rewire people with wildlife and
stimulate local action on worldwide ecological matters
throughout reprocessing, composting, manufacturing,
the use of ecological methods, re-formation of
environmental areas and local food production.
The existence of hand-on food cultivating practices
on our doorways supports a commitment to healthier
diets and channels the breach from ground to plate.
Community farms and gardening occasions allow
exercises and knowledge in different outdoors locations;
operate as stepping-stone to the wider countryside.
This space will be focusing on reaching everyone
keen on learning how to leave a more sustainable
life, it will therefore conduct to various spaces
within the site such as, cooking classes, gardening
space, living space, workshops of various subject
relating to DIY gardening and linked to manufacturing
of basic tools to be able to realize this vision,
inspiring to an useful of the totality of the
space provided.
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11. Daniela So danielahartmann@gmail.com
Reciprocity Roundabout at Elephant & Castle
Reciprocity: the practice of exchanging things with others
for mutual benefit.
This proposal aims to redevelop the derelict roundabout
into a flexible sheltered outdoor performance and art space
whilst improving its function as a pedestrian crossing.
Artists, performers and companies will be able to use the
space in return for free workshops while local people will
get training and experience in theatre-based trades on live
projects.
Here the drama takes place in a steel matrix inspired by
the Faraday Memorial onsite, reflected Brutalist concrete
surroundings softened by grassed verges and explores
concepts of the stage set and its allusions to ambiguous
and untenable spaces that take the spectator beyond
the realm of merely watching the performance into
participating, identifying and becoming part of the space
it occupies.
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12. Carlo Viscione speak@carloviscione.com | www.carloviscione.com
Centre for Electronic Music (CEM)
CEM is the Centre for Electronic Music, based in Dalston,
Hackney, London. The former Victorian industrial complex
would be transformed to allow community groups and the
general public to experience, create and share electronic
music. Special attention has been given to sound insulation
and absorption resulting in feature elements such as the
interactive LED installation for the bar and vertical sound
baffles based on field recordings taken in the site’s
surroundings. The designs include a flexible multi-purpose
space with a cafe/bar/reception, 2 recording studios,
music production workstations and a lecture/talks venue.
A central flexible multi-purpose space accommodates
events such as live performances, workshops and club
nights.
The scheme complies with Hackney’s Unitary Development
Plan (Core Strategy Policy 9) and follows the Adopted
Action Plan Framework of “mixed-use community, offering
distinctive and highly memorable experiences and high
quality public realm appropriate to its role as major town
centre and a cultural and creative community hub”. The
centre would be run in partnership with Red Bull Music
Academy, SAE Music Institute, Rinse FM. It would be
funded by the Big Lottery and Hackney Council and set
up as a social enterprise providing learning and training
opportunities including apprenticeships.
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