1. Temporary structure
suitability:
Timber walls, locked
in place with steel bar
Lightweight
aluminium roof, fixed
with stainless steel
screws
Main entrance/exit and approach
← Cabinets for
storage and
brochure display
Acrylic roof window to
permit light
throughout the day
Alternative entrance/exit
Forward-thinking, dynamic design in line with Solent’s style and
values, with maximum signage to exterior faces for promotion
Internal layout from main approach
Acrylic display
panels fitted to
timber walls for
display and light
weatherproofing
← Cabinet depth
provides head
clearance space
← Demonstration
area and focal/
information point
← Demo area –
drawing board with
technical plans
← Subtle use of
Solent colour
scheme
← Shelves for books
and brochures, and
display panels
↑ Efficient space planning, minimal wasted
space and maximum display space by:
▫ fixing displays to wall
▫ hanging signage from the roof
▫ providing storage in unusable space
▫ utilising a focal point as a space divider
Project:
ARC400 – Hub Design
Designed by:
Sam Steer
Drawing No:
1 of 2
Date:
23rd November 2013
2. North Elevation
← Main logo
visible when
heading
South along
Above Bar
Street
→ Outside
ground level
to roof = 5.2m South Elevation
↑ Aluminium roof – included
for it’s lightweight nature and
ease of installation
Timber walls – inspired by the Timber Pavilion at the Hakone Museum,
Japan (by Tezuka Architects) and the Dairy House, Somerset (by Charlotte
Skene Catling)
Acrylic roof window – included
to allow light in to the
structure throughout the day
Architectural Technology area
→ Internal space divided in to
two zones by central focal
point/information point
Solent University area
Allows for optimum flow
through the structure and ease
of escape in an emergency
Internal floor space = 10m2
West Elevation
Floor plan
East Elevation
Combined load-bearing and
timber-framed structural
system with timber beams
forming timber columns at
joint contact points
Allows for quick installation
with minimal labour
Glulam timber members =
300mm x 300mm x 250mm
Project:
ARC400 – Hub Design
Designed by:
Sam Steer
Drawing No:
2 of 2
Date:
23rd November 2013
