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Extended Critique Design Thesis Development Appraisal Scenario and Procurement Development Appraisal Scenario and Procurement Land Ownership The land located in Buttershaw slated for development falls under the ownership of the Bradford City Council. As a freehold property, the council assumes responsibility for the property's maintenance and repairs. Given Buttershaw's status as a high-dependency community services area, this property is designated within a council-owned development zone. The presence of the Sandale Trust on-site further accentuates its community-centric purpose, leasing units from the council to enhance the locality and quality of life of the locals. The Bradford Council offers two routes for ownership of this council-owned asset. The first avenue involves outright purchasing of the property from the council. The second, more feasible option involves acquiring the property on a long lease basis. Due to financial constraints, full acquisition may prove challenging. However, an alternative approach involves submitting a proposal and subsequently obtaining approval. In this scenario, the Royd's Association could secure possession of the land through a long-term lease agreement, mutually agreed upon by both parties. This approach enables the community to gain beneficial control over the property fostering an environment where shared ownership encourages collaborative efforts toward community betterment. Client The Rods Community Association serves as a vital hub for diverse services benefitting Buttershaw's residents. This project closely aligns with the organization's mission of enhancing community well-being. Royds initially presented their design concepts to the Project Office. Students incorporated these ideas while considering Buttershaw's needs. Royds is currently managing all developmental phases and maintenance. A committee board will be established to supervise the project's advancement, a collaborative endeavour involving Rods Community Association, Sandale Trust, other community leaders, and council members. This unified board will serve as the client, advocating for the community. This inclusive approach ensures cooperative decision-making, progressing the design in conjunction with Cityzen Agency and local planning authorities, all aimed at nurturing the local community's prosperity. The project approach revolves around existing strengths, like skills and people, fostering sustainable solutions. Sustainability is integral, signifying a commitment to lasting positive outcomes. The project harmonizes Buttershaw's growth with the association's values, while balancing social and economic considerations for a prosperous future. Funding This project can be funded through many different organisations, by submitting the proposal and the details of the project the grants can be approved. Two such available options can be, the TNL Community Fund, is a program that supports community led projects and ventures which aim at improving the lives of the communities. This program is funded by the National Lottery. It mainly provides monetary aid to those projects that address major issues such as Poverty, Social isolation, and mental health issues. The other funding program that can help the project can be the Bradford Building Grant 2023-2025, which ensures financial help to community groups and organisations in Bradford that improve the community facilities and spaces. This grant supports a range of projects that include, nee build, repairs, and refurbishments. This grant mainly prioritises the projects that express strong community involvement while explaining the community needs and have a sustainable approach. 500 Terry Francine Street San Francisco, CA 94158 E-Mail: info@mysite.com Tel: 123-456-7890 Procurement and risk Given the project's characteristics, the preferred procurement approach is the standard JCT, Design-Bud-Build Contract (The Joint Contracts Tribunal Limited, 2017). This option is favourable because it segments the project into design and construction phases, each governed by separate contracts. The contract entails two primary stages: the design stage and the construction stage. During the design stage, the initial architectural and design blueprint is refined. Subsequently, the client solicits design proposals and selects a contractor. The construction phase commences post-contractor selection, wherein the chosen contractor executes the project based on the design specifications furnished by the design team. Notably, the contractor's responsibility is confined to the construction phase within the JCT Design-Bid-Build Contract, while the design team, typically an architect, is accountable for the design aspect. This team operates autonomously under a distinct contract, separate from the contractor's engagement. This contract form accommodates experienced clients as design finalization leads contractor assignment, promoting client confidence in design quality and financial aspects. The JCT Design-Bid -Build Contract provides clear delineation of roles for each stakeholder, effectively mitigating potential conflicts. It ensures a shared understanding of responsibilities. Extensive project documentation submission is mandated from both the client and the contractor, a mechanism that reinforces support to pre-established design and quality standards. Competitive bidding, often integral to this contract, encourages cost efficiency and ensures optimal value for the client's investment. The contract also stipulates precise payment conditions and timelines, crucial for equitable and punctual compensation of both the architect and the contractor- imperative elements for community initiatives operating within limited budgets. The subsequent diagram further explains the contractual interrelationships among involved parties across distinct project stages: Phase I In the first phase our focus lies on establishing an urban farm. This envisioned space shall empower the community to cultivate their own food. They'll be able to use what they grow for themselves. Furthermore, an adjoining community kitchen will facilitate the preparation and utilization of this harvest. THE DESIGN PHASES Phase II Involves repurposing and redesigning existing structures by removing and reconfiguring partition walls. This creates new communal spaces, with an added floor to accommodate community growth. The innovative design includes co-working areas, cafes, pubs, and a community hub, fostering interaction and providing opportunities for development and collaboration. Phase III Construction of the new intervention, which completes the community centre for the Buttershaw neighbourhood, is the last stage. The community of Buttershaw benefits with the new intervention, which include studio spaces, stores, galleries, a fitness facility, and learning spaces, among other things, by educating them about new skills and fostering their interests. POTENTIAL RISKS Architectural Practice Initially, the collaborative design process for the project involves the Project Office and Cityzen Agency. A local architectural firm is later brought in to oversee comprehensive design development in conjunction with the project's client. Royds initially engaged the Project Office as project architects, while Cityzen Agency's students acted as consultants, contributing a range of design ideas and proposals. Once the initial design phase is concluded, Cityzen Agency presents these proposals to Royds, who selects a viable option for site development. Subsequently, Royds presents the chosen plan to the Bradford Council. At this point, the Bradford Council becomes the primary client, with Royds and other community stakeholders forming the Client Committee Board. Given the project's scale, a local architectural firm enters the picture during RIBA Work Stage 04. This firm collaborates with both the Project Office and Cityzen Agency students. While the Project Office now serves as a design consultant and advisor to the Committee Board, the local architectural practice takes on the role of the project's principal architect. Throughout these stages, effective communication is maintained among the lead architect, design consultant, client, local planning authorities, and local consultants. Crucially, ongoing community engagement is integrated into the participatory design development process. The project team will consist of: Design Consultants: A collaboration between the Project Office and Cityzen Agency. They will develop initial design concepts for the project proposal. The Principal Designer: The client and design consultants will select a local architect as the principal designer. It's preferable that this architect has prior experience with similar community projects and can effectively engage with various stakeholders. Contractors: The client will release tenders to invite contractors. Local contractors and subcontractors will be preferred, aiming to create employment and revenue opportunities within the community. Back to the top

Design and Practice Report Extended Critique Design Thesis Development Appraisal Scenario and Procurement Extended Critique: Professional Practice Symposium2023 J onathan Hagos, Director of Freehaus Freehaus studio's architectural philosophy centres around the profound societal role of architecture, driven by a vision to create spaces that not only acknowledge the interplay between authorship and agency but also embrace inclusivity. Their 2020 project, "The Rising Green," exemplifies this ethos through its transformative impact on Wood Green, an area in London that lacks recreational and youth-oriented spaces. Guided by their principles, Freehaus undertook a community-centric approach, forging connections and collaborating with the locality. Despite the project's initiation coinciding with the onset of the pandemic, their adaptability and commitment to community engagement remained resolute. The utilization of online platforms to involve the youth in the design process was a testament to their dedication, facilitating a collective effort that ensured the space resonated with its intended users. While the outcome achieved alignment with the youth's desires, in my opinion a deeper integration with the natural environment could have yielded more substantial benefits. Enhanced natural lighting and a design seamlessly woven into the surroundings could have further enhanced the youth’s mental and physical well-being, enriching their experience. Freehaus's work on "The Rising Green" transcends conventional architectural practice. It echoes their commitment to community agency, highlighting their values of inclusivity, adaptability, and sensitivity to the surroundings. By involving the community in every facet, from analysis to nomenclature, they exemplify their belief in collaborative design, nurturing spaces that harmonize with both human aspirations and the environment. Jan Kattein, director Jan Kattein Architects The core belief that "architecture is a civic practice" (Jan Kattein,2023) forms the core of Jan Kattein Architect’s guiding principle. This London-based practice holds the view that architecture should contribute to local development and community engagement. One notable venture undertaken by this community-focused firm is the Blue House Yard Project, situated in the communal space of Harringey. ​ The project aimed to convert a car parking area into accessible workspaces, catering to the needs of numerous small businesses in the ward. The architects' innovative approach encompassed creating both retail and civic spaces, transforming the location into a functional community resource. The distinctive aspect of this project was its commitment to community involvement, aligning with the ethos. Jan Kattein Architects adopted a hands-on strategy by functioning as their own general contractor. They recruited apprentices and carpenters from the community, fostering collaboration between skilled workers and locals. The construction process, marked by low-tech timber frames assembled on-site, not only facilitated simplicity but also provided an opportunity for community members to acquire new skills. While the project successfully addressed various community needs, the addition of green spaces could have further elevated its impact. Integrating green areas would have contributed to better air quality, enhanced aesthetics, and a response to the pressing concern of climate change in the midst of urban hustle. Jan Kattein Architects' commitment to the concept of architecture as a civic practice is evident through their transformative projects. By involving the community in meaningful ways, offering skill development opportunities, and addressing environmental aspects, they exemplify the values of engagement, and sustainability. “As an architect, you design for the present, with an awareness of the past, for a future which is essentially unknown” - Norman Foster Back to the top Personal position History has always fascinated me, being from an orthodox Indian family, most of my vacation days were visiting different temples across the country. The enigmatic stories behind stone carvings kindled my curiosity, inspiring a quest to uncover the secrets of construction. My intrigue extended to vernacular architecture, a subject I delved into during my undergraduate thesis, as it beautifully mirrored local identities and heritage. This journey fostered my love for both art and buildings, propelling me towards a career in Architecture. Guided by Meis van der Rohe's vision of unity between nature, structures, and humans, I believed in designing spaces that seamlessly integrated these elements. A building's autonomy through sustainable design became my principle. I envisioned structures thriving independently, detached from non-renewable resources. During my M.Arch, I ardently embraced sustainability. My studies broadened my knowledge of eco-conscious construction, emphasizing user-centric benefits. Engaging in community-led projects revealed the impact of climate change and economic struggles. This phase sculpted my identity, shaping me into an advocate for a sustainable future where the end user reaps the most rewards. Alia Fadel's lecture left an indelible mark. Her advocacy for biophilia - the innate connection between humans and nature - resonated profoundly. Inspired, I aspired to infuse this concept into my designs. Her words, "Biophilia and buildings harmonize, enhancing design's beauty," echoed within me. This ideology aligned seamlessly with my belief in merging nature and architecture. My journey from temple enthusiast to aspiring architect weaves history, tradition, and sustainability. Architectural structures, more than utilitarian, bridge diverse environments and people, embodying both function and captivating design. This evolution mirrors the harmony of past wisdom, present needs, and future sustainability.

Extended Critique Design Thesis Development Appraisal Scenario and Procurement The Design Thesis My Design thesis titled "Reconnecting Buttershaw - Rebuilding our Bond with Nature," centres on drawing the Buttershaw community closer to nature. Initially focused on the concept of cooking under a tree, my thesis evolves to propose a space that represents a tree's structure, housing all amenities under a single roof acting as a canopy. Research and analysis of community engagement processes and exploration in specific Buttershaw areas have unveiled a lack of disciplining spaces. The catalyst for my design concept emerged from the community's expression of admiration for shared cooking experiences during an engagement session. This design thesis offers a response to neighbourhood challenges, presenting a strategy to elevate and enrich Buttershaw's community. By cultivating social interaction and providing essential amenities. My proposal envisions shared spaces, a community kitchen, fitness area, market space, arts and cultural centre, recreational zones, and an urban farm. These elements aim to foster community growth and combat prevailing issues like unemployment and social isolation. The proximity of old and new interventions opens new prospects, offering new opportunities. Scrutinizing community engagement sessions and local conditions revealed that food scarcity, unemployment, and resource inadequacy are paramount concerns in Buttershaw. The project's design inherently promotes community engagement by fostering shared spaces and encouraging diverse activities. The very concept of "cooking under a tree symbolizes communal gathering, where intergenerational connections are nurtured through culinary interactions. This creates a platform for knowledge exchange, bridging gaps between the elderly and the youth. Moreover, the proposed amenities address the lack of communal spaces, ensuring that people naturally congregate, converse, and collaborate. However, "Cooking under a tree" issues mainly revolve around logistical challenges such as limited space, weather constraints, and lack of facilities. Yet, these challenges become opportunities for design innovation, resulting in adaptable spaces that nurture community bonds while mitigating potential drawbacks. This thesis stands as a comprehensive response to Buttershaw's needs, using design to catalyse positive community transformation. The Research ​ Situated in Bradford, England, Buttershaw boasts a 20th-century history transitioning from farming to the modern Buttershaw estate. Notable for the Buttershaw Business and Enterprise School, this mixed residential area features stone and brick houses with pitched roofs, totalling around 3,800 residences. Strikingly, Buttershaw lacks essential local amenities. In our series of meetings with residents, it became evident that pervasive poverty, drug-related challenges, social isolation, and unemployment persist. The solution lies in fostering community engagement and participation. This design thesis centres on a village centre concept, intended to cultivate interactions among Buttershaw's residents. Drawing inspiration from the RHS Bridgewater building in Manchester, the proposal incorporates timber installations and public spaces. By generating numerous job prospects, promoting community engagement. The project empowers locals to take part in the process, encouraging the use of local construction materials and adapting spaces as they evolve. This active urbanization instils fresh skills, unveiling untapped employment opportunities, transforming Buttershaw into a vibrant, self-made community hub. Technical and Technological questions The techniques I've embraced in my studio project have been instrumental in aligning with and implementing my design principles. The central ideology of the studio, focused on "Regenerative Built Environments" and sustainability, have seamlessly integrated into my design approach. This ethos has allowed me to consistently apply these strategies throughout my work. The studio's emphasis on introducing students to the professional realm has effectively prepared me for practical work. Through the lens of a live project, I've had the opportunity to comprehend, assimilate, and put into practice the needs of both clients and communities. This journey has been pivotal in my personal growth, illuminating the intricacies of managing and executing community-cantered projects. Utilizing software like SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop, and PowerPoint, including 3D axonometric and line drawings, has been essential for conveying my ideas. These tools have enhanced my ability to elaborate on my work effectively. Sustainable principles have been seamlessly woven into the design process, employing the following technological systems: 1. Material Strategy 2. Structural Strategy Material Strategy The material strategy I've adopted involves the utilization of locally sourced construction materials, emphasizing reclamation and recycling. Earth found on-site is employed to construct robust brick walls, subsequently adorned with wooden laminates. This tactile and visual approach immerses the community in an environment that fosters a connection with nature. Extensive research and experimentation have cantered on alluvial soil present on the site. Through a mixture of this soil, cement as a binder, and sawdust to enhance brick weight I've assessed its structural integrity. This material strategy's essence lies in its capacity to produce outcomes essential for a sustainable future, diminishing carbon footprint, crafting energy-efficient structures, and utilizing locally produced materials. This approach underscores my commitment to eco-friendly design that harmonizes with the community and environment. Structural Strategy The primary goals of these structural strategies are to optimise space utilization and construction flexibility, all the while establishing a robust and dependable framework that can swiftly adapt to evolving challenges. The proposed approach centres on a conventional structural system that incorporates earth bricks, timber, and steel bars. Employing a strip foundation technique, the walls feature a sturdy earth brick core, augmented by a damp proof coating and a timber laminate overlay. The bricks, sourced from on-site earth, underscore sustainability. In an innovative nod to both aesthetics and functionality, the steel columns are ingeniously arranged to mimic a tree's organic structure, interconnected through welding, and firmly grounded on concrete bases. A noteworthy aspect is the handcrafting potential of this system, substantially mitigating the requirement for extensive machinery. This holistic strategy resonates with sustainable practices, as it integrates natural and manufactured elements cohesively to yield a resilient, adaptable, and ecologically conscious architectural solution.

EDMUND.N.BACON URBAN DESIGN AWARDS The project is an entry for The Edmund N. Bacon Urban Design Awards competition. This is a better Philadelphia competition which focuses on the enhancement of Philadelphia. This competition is for the redevelopment of Chinatown. This project mainly focuses on the betterment of Chinatown, Philadelphia, where the residents are facing many problems. These issues have been acknowledged and worked on to come up with solutions that can enhance the lives of the residents of Chinatown, making the community feel safe and secure. Keeping in mind that Philadelphia is the greenest city in the USA Keeping and taking this concept further, this design project has been designed to make a green city even greener.

The output of this brief is an Urban Strategy for developing Buttershaw which is situated in Bradford. The process of design for this project will come through interacting and community engagement. Through talking with the community we can create a building directly for its end user with social value. Learning from the previous project project, Philadelphia, the successful methods in the process of design will be carried through to this project. Methods such as utilizing local people’s stories, mapping and designing with an axonometric model. Engagement with the elderly of Buttershaw 'This place is like our home now, we come here everyday, last week we spent time with the kids and we enjoyed that a lot' Engagement with the young people of Buttershaw 'My grandparents live 20 minutes away from my house, I visit them twice in a month and I love my granny's food, I love cooking with her' The Temporary Internvention Temporary Intervention This temporary intervention is designed focused on engaging two sections of the Butterhsaw community, which is the elderly and the young people, encouraging the young people to engage and learn the skill of cooking from the elderly community of Buttershaw. This design of the community kitchen is a structure inspired from one of the traditional ways of cooking under a tree, where the pod is designed to represent the structure of a tree, thus bringing the people of Buttershaw closer to the nature and making them feel like they’re engaging in a natural environment. Size of the structure: 16 sq mt The Main Structure As the title suggest “Reconnecting Buttershaw - Rebuilding our bond with the nature” the concept of the design is taken from a TREE, by providing similar shade and having all the activities under the canopy of a single roof, bringing the community of Buttershaw closer to the feeling of learning and engaging under a roof. Although the main concept is community engagement, the main issue that has been focused on is food poverty and providing food for the community by engaging in cooking for themselves while growing their own food. The Main Project

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Trip to York Being extremely new to live all by myself in a new country, my first solo travel was to York, a beautiful city, which holds the reign of the Vikings. It was a rainy day and York has the most beautiful streets filled with stone structures and wooden shops. York's famous medieval street, Shambles (an old word meaning meat market or open-air slaughterhouse) is said to have been the inspiration for Diagon Alley. Walking down the streets of York listening to its history of Vikings in the rain was an experience which I can never forget.

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The thing that intrigued me about Sheffield was the two different sides that we see right from the first glance. The fascinating old and new build on either sides of the streets shows us two sides of a coin: the past, the classic British construction on one side and the present, on the other side having the new constructions forming new skylines in the city. Having the nickname 'Steel city' due to the production of steel during the Industrial Revolution. The steel produced in Sheffield was also used to construct the famous Brooklyn bridge in New York city. Trip to Sheffield

M.Arch........ Currently pursuing my master's in architecture, studying in the United Kingdom has shaped my path of learning in a way that my knowledge has only been improving and I have never looked back whatsoever. Year I of my course has been a true roller coaster as it was crucial for me to understand how the schools work in the UK. But entering in the Year II of my course has broadened my ways of thinking and understanding of things. It has given me utmost exposure, just four weeks into the course. I have learnt many important lessons which are only making me grow better, work harder and ready to face the practice. ​ A journey through the second year of my M.Arch Competition EDMUND.N.BACON URBAN DESIGN AWARDS The design project is an entry for The Edmund N. Bacon Urban Design Awards, a better Philadelphia competition which focuses on the enhancement of Chinatown. Design Project Reconnecting Buttershaw An Urban Strategy for developing Buttershaw which is situated in Bradford Design and Report For the project- Reconnecting Buttershaw Add a short bio for each team member. Make it brief and informative to keep visitors engaged. Extended Critique Design Thesis Development Appraisal Scenaroi