Studio 405 – Wilkinson Building
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Ghanavi, RezaAbstract
Studio 405 is located on the southern part of level 4 of the Wilkinson building (Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning of the University of Sydney). This six-level building is constructed of a reinforced concrete frame and level 4 with 1866 m^2 is about 15.5% of the total ...
See moreStudio 405 is located on the southern part of level 4 of the Wilkinson building (Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning of the University of Sydney). This six-level building is constructed of a reinforced concrete frame and level 4 with 1866 m^2 is about 15.5% of the total building floor area. This level consists of Studio 405 and several other offices and facilities. The main entrance of Studio 405 is in lobby 400 which is accessible from either staircase 400A or the elevator. The total volume of the Studio is 2025 m^3 (H=3.6m from floor to floor) and its usable volume is 1599m^3 (H=2.8m from floor to the false ceiling). The net usable area of Studio 405 is about 569m^2. The studio is connected to fire exit stairs 430 & 440 from the west and south sides. The studio has a high angle view (H~19m) to Maze Crescent Roade from the southern and eastern windows and limited view to City Road from the southwestern windows. The shape of the Studio is similar to an irregular pentagon with three right angles. A smaller scaled, identical polygon structure (windows area = 62 m^2) is located at the center of the studio. Skylight Dome for capturing daylight energy for the surrounding zones is located directly above the central structure. Glass windows constitute the majority of the south-eastern to north walls (100 m^2) but 30% of these windows are internally shaded by the false ceiling. 17 awning windows conduct the prevalent south eastern and northern winds into the building. The southwestern part of the Studio is connected to the outside courtyard through several windows (12.5m^2) including three awning windows which are the only openings toward prevalent western winds. A narrow window (8.5m^2) is placed on the studio’s southern wall and awning windows on this wall are not usable (locked). All windows are made of aluminum frames and glazed with 6mm tinted glass. The window to wall ratio for tall walls with windows is 0.34. The studio’s floor is covered with a dark carpet and the main area has been partitioned into several adjustable zones. Each partition consists of two or three blocks (1.7*0.6*2m). These blocks are wooden shelves and their back sides are covered with PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) felt panels with 1cm thickness. Students can place their belongings in the shelves and pin sheets on the PET panels. These panels can also absorb sound energy. In addition, the southern walls are all covered with the same material. The false ceiling acoustic panels are made of compressed straws. Fluorescent lights and other facilities such as fire sensors, wifi boosters and air conditioning vents have been installed on the false ceiling and other related electro-mechanical systems and ducts have been installed behind the false ceiling. The artificial illumination of the studio is provided with a total number of 260 (252 *38 W + 8 * 20W) florescent lamps. Studio 405 is used for a variety of functions. The division of the space into factions makes it suitable for use as classrooms where lessons, presentations, seminars and workshops are carried out. Currently, 100 white portable study tables are in use in the studio which provide a total of 162m^2 of desktop space for up to 150 users. The flexible arrangement of furniture allows for groups to use this space for meetings and discussions. There is no computer room in this studio and students use their own devices. There are 9 portable large screen monitors and a sun emulator for educational purposes.
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See moreStudio 405 is located on the southern part of level 4 of the Wilkinson building (Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning of the University of Sydney). This six-level building is constructed of a reinforced concrete frame and level 4 with 1866 m^2 is about 15.5% of the total building floor area. This level consists of Studio 405 and several other offices and facilities. The main entrance of Studio 405 is in lobby 400 which is accessible from either staircase 400A or the elevator. The total volume of the Studio is 2025 m^3 (H=3.6m from floor to floor) and its usable volume is 1599m^3 (H=2.8m from floor to the false ceiling). The net usable area of Studio 405 is about 569m^2. The studio is connected to fire exit stairs 430 & 440 from the west and south sides. The studio has a high angle view (H~19m) to Maze Crescent Roade from the southern and eastern windows and limited view to City Road from the southwestern windows. The shape of the Studio is similar to an irregular pentagon with three right angles. A smaller scaled, identical polygon structure (windows area = 62 m^2) is located at the center of the studio. Skylight Dome for capturing daylight energy for the surrounding zones is located directly above the central structure. Glass windows constitute the majority of the south-eastern to north walls (100 m^2) but 30% of these windows are internally shaded by the false ceiling. 17 awning windows conduct the prevalent south eastern and northern winds into the building. The southwestern part of the Studio is connected to the outside courtyard through several windows (12.5m^2) including three awning windows which are the only openings toward prevalent western winds. A narrow window (8.5m^2) is placed on the studio’s southern wall and awning windows on this wall are not usable (locked). All windows are made of aluminum frames and glazed with 6mm tinted glass. The window to wall ratio for tall walls with windows is 0.34. The studio’s floor is covered with a dark carpet and the main area has been partitioned into several adjustable zones. Each partition consists of two or three blocks (1.7*0.6*2m). These blocks are wooden shelves and their back sides are covered with PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) felt panels with 1cm thickness. Students can place their belongings in the shelves and pin sheets on the PET panels. These panels can also absorb sound energy. In addition, the southern walls are all covered with the same material. The false ceiling acoustic panels are made of compressed straws. Fluorescent lights and other facilities such as fire sensors, wifi boosters and air conditioning vents have been installed on the false ceiling and other related electro-mechanical systems and ducts have been installed behind the false ceiling. The artificial illumination of the studio is provided with a total number of 260 (252 *38 W + 8 * 20W) florescent lamps. Studio 405 is used for a variety of functions. The division of the space into factions makes it suitable for use as classrooms where lessons, presentations, seminars and workshops are carried out. Currently, 100 white portable study tables are in use in the studio which provide a total of 162m^2 of desktop space for up to 150 users. The flexible arrangement of furniture allows for groups to use this space for meetings and discussions. There is no computer room in this studio and students use their own devices. There are 9 portable large screen monitors and a sun emulator for educational purposes.
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Date
2018-11-26Subjects
Architectural ScienceShare