Introduction

The project gives the opportunity to propose, interrogate and respond to a personal design proposition. An existing building is selected in Greater London nd a scheme is proposed for the reuse, rehabilitation or extension of this. The structure of the building and site will be analysed to make a proposition for intervention. The proposition must be ambitioius, complex and of a conceptual nature, integrating a series of opposing and complementary requirements. 

The resolution should incorporate the professional and 

academic skills gained on the course, an articulation of the seudent's design philosophy and view of the relationship of 

interior/ architectural design society.

The project begins with research around prototype projects in a 

personal field of interest and then proceed to the selection of an appropriate site and initial proposal. The outcome will be a 

comprehensive design proposal. 

The project considers the re-use/rehabilitation and extension of existing space and in context of a comprehensive design 

project, the preferred location needing approval by tutors.

Referring to key precidents is essential in order to understand the potential for remodeling and intervention. The selection of an appropriate existing building is dependent upon how

well it can accommodate your proposed activities. Likewise, the building and the surrounding social and economic context should suggest the activities & facilities required. A buildings fabric, structure and dimensions also inform what is possible

The commercial aspect of the scheme should create a synergy and support the social context. The project should question 

existing models of habitation and use. Encouragement is given to consider broader contemporary social & economic 

phenomena and how your proposal might act as a microcosm for new.

The selected building and site must be safely accessible in accordance with the health and safety guidelines. All relevant permissions regarding ownership, access, health and safety must be aquired and compiled with in full. All site visits are to be accompanied by a site-supervising officer. Prior notice is to be given of all visits, including time, location and duration

The history of the site should be researched with evidence documented in chronological order. Local history and existing social conditions and needs are to be considered and 

evidenced. The building's structure should also be investigated and evidenced by survey and analysis- drawn or modelled evidence is to be provided. Existing services are to be sirveyed and documented

The project should allow for spaces to accomodate: 

Gatherings and large public groupd

Specific function space

Intimate/private space

Hybrid spaces involving the interaction of the social and 

commercial 

The concept must integrate a series of opposing and 

complimentary requirements. The concept must consider the legal and building legislative framework and the DDA (Building Regulations Part M). The concept must consider the long-term use of the project. The concept must consider flexibility and adaptability with reference to obsolescence and the nomadic

nature of society.

Identify space use and configuration within the existing 

building and produce reasoned propositions for the 

restructuring and the extension of the project building.

Consider the effective working time of the project and its 

impact on the environment and the project.

The decision as to the use of the building will be a result of the analysis of your own personal interest and social and commercial realities. The identification of anticipated users will include personal, psychological, employment, fiscal and 

demographic consideration in order to create a comprehensive profile of user types.

Existing examples of your selected project are to be r

esearched, collated and analysed. If no such prototype 

exists, similar building types and uses are to be considered and evidenced.

Consider the business model, which will underpin the 

project and enable the re-working of an existing structure to be feasible and economically viable. It is not required but it also underpins the ethos of the project.

The potential impact of the project overall has to be considered as to how it could affect the environment. 

Consideration is to be made into the impact of the project environmentally.