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BIG

IDEA

The BIG idea of the design is inspired by the water cycle, which is closely related to the bath house. The evaporation of boiling water can be reinterpreted into the building through subtractive transformation, mimicking the transformation of molecules from liquid to gas. Also, the direction of "condensation" is towards the Public Hall to represent the idea of Bath house being a shared facility, giving back to the community.

WATER CYCLE

CONDENSATION

STEAM

BUBBLES ( EVAPORATION ) 

BOILING WATER

HEAT

SUBTRACTIVE TRANSFORMATION

REPRESENTING GAS MOLECULES

STRETFORD PUBLIC HALL

REPRESENTING WATER MOLECULES 

KEY POINTS FROM BIG DRAW

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Entrance that leads to underground

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Underground 

large thermal bath

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Relates back to Stretford Public Hall

FORM 

EXPLORATION

1

ZONING PLANS

Ground Floor

Basement 1

First floor

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Zoning Section

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- Demonstrates the concept well

- Subtle addition to Stretford Hall

- Roof garden ( new opportunities )

- Open air pools

- Shape due to the site

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- Flat form, not dynamic to show the liveliness

- Too dark for the underground spaces

- Weak entrance

- Alternative exit / entrance?

2

FORM 

EXPLORATION

ZONING PLANS

Ground Floor

First floor

Basement

- More dynamic form​

- Entrance is more visible

- Indoor and outdoor pools 

- Exploration with half floors 

- Green walkway

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- Concept not obvious

- More information for pools

- Alternative entrance?

- Height and proportion

Ground Floor

First floor

Basement

- Dynamic form with molecules

- Staggering form to prevent       lack of sunlight and allow         visual connection

   throughout the space 

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- Concept is not obvious

- Changing rooms location

- Privacy issues 

 

3

FORM 

EXPLORATION

Ground Floor

First floor

Basement one

Basement two

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