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LEISURE + HOSPITALITY
2nd Year/ Semester 1
Location: The Mowbray, 118 Mowbray Street,  Sheffield 

Client: Youth Hostel Association 


THE BRIEF\ How do you design a meaningful experience?
 

I identified parallels between young people of today, my clients target audience, and the historical makers of Mowbray Street, in their activism and pursuit of cleaner air.

Inspired by their activism I designed a youth hostel which aims to offer respite, inspiration and hope.  Being surrounded by materials which are grown, recycled and sustainable, to allow users to enjoy their experience, without the burden of guilt which climate anxiety induces.

RESEARCH 

Historical Research of Neepsend
Material research, growing cellulose
Material research, Alginate

Research of the sites industrial past and it's demise.

Material research of grown material Cellulose, which I grew. 

Material research of Alginate

CONCEPT 

Thinking through making
Material exploration

To develop a deeper understanding of my concept I began
making organic structures

I made a series of objects to explore the atmosphere which biomaterials could create in an interior setting. 

This is a concept visual of the site, which I tried to portray the industrial history of the site and the spirit of people who live there.

DEVELOPMENT

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I decided to use the biomaterial to create an organic, responsive roof over the first floor accommodation, which would provide insulation and create a unique atmosphere. 

Look + Feel of the communal dining area using recycled, grown and sustainable materials.

PROPOSAL 

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Section of my proposal for 118 Mowbray Street 

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Horizontal section of my proposal for 118 Mowbray Street 

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Ground Floor Plan 

First Floor Plan 

Roof Plan 

Interior visual of ground floor

Visual of guest lounge area on ground floor 

Visual of reception on ground floor 

Exterior visual of ground floor

Visual of exterior dining area from the garden 

Interior visual of first floor en suite

Visual of guest room ensuite

You can view more of my work here

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