Materiality
Materials used:
- precast concrete panels
- glass
- timber
Concrete panels connections
Birmingham's Canals
"The canals were the life-blood of Victorian Birmingham and the Black Country. At their height, they were so busy that gas lighting was installed beside the locks to permit round-the-clock operation. Boats were built without cabins for maximum carrying capacity, and a near-tidal effect was produced as swarms of narrow boats converged on the Black Country collieries at the same time every day."
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/canals-and-rivers/birmingham-canal-navigations
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/canals-and-rivers/birmingham-canal-navigations
Materials on site: Concrete
www.concretestudy.weebly.com
Coracles
The client's hobby of building coracles makes the research on this subject vital.
TYPOLOGY: LIVE WORK UNITS
http://www.contentdg.com/case-study-livework-lofts/
http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/roz-barr-wins-planning-for-hackney-live-work-unit/8668367.article
http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/roz-barr-wins-planning-for-hackney-live-work-unit/8668367.article