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FUTURE RETAIL 
1st Year/ Semester 2
Client: Bakery

Location: The Bellhouse, Fitzalan Sq. Sheffield 


THE BRIEF\ How might the highstreet of the future affect local communities + change the way we shop?

 

What if we remove enzymes from our bread, but put them to work in our bakeries?

Enzymes are capable of creating architectural materials which can regulate tempreture, harvest energy and provide uv protection.

In the future we can use these materials to design living skins for buildings, which are responsive, efficient + sustainable.

Changing the way we use “processing aids” could reduce overheads for business owners, and create the perfect environment for each stage of the bread making process. 

RESEARCH 

Site History

Historical research of the site

Historical research of the baker

Historical research of my clients profession

Bread making process

My clients daily processes

Material research Neri Oxman Totems

Precedence study, using Enzymes as architectural material (Neri Oxman TOTEMS)

CONCEPT 

Concept board,  communicating atmosphere

Highstreet of the future

Visual of how the site would change,  HIGHSTREET OF THE FUTURE

URBAN UTOPIA

I imagined how our communities might look in the future, this was a reimagining of Gleadless Valley Sheffield, becoming more connected to the centre of the city. URBAN UTOPIA

DEVELOPMENT DRAWINGS

Sun Path Exploration

Sun path diagram to help decide the positioning of proving + leaven storage and exploit the warmth and energy of the sun. 

Developing section

Section of my design

Working out layout in plan

Plan view of ground + 1st floor

PROPOSAL 

Plan ground floor

Plan view of Ground floor 

Plan 1st floor

Plan View of First Floor

Interior visual Ground floor
Interior visual back of ground floor
Proposal exterior

Visual of sales area in bakery, with wood fired stove in the background. 

Visual of preparation area

View from Fitzalan Sq. of front elevation of building, showing the enzyme lift access. 

You can view more of my work here

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