• Design Specifications:
Every Maggie's Centre:
First impressions of light, calm, comfort, welcome and
difference are evident in each design solution.
is built beside an NHS cancer hospital. That means they’re easy to get to
if you are receiving treatment at the hospital but also reflects our close
relationship with the NHS.
is individual and built to stand out from the hospital beside it.
is built around the kitchen. There is a large central table and the kettle is
always on.
has interesting artwork on the walls, comfortable furniture with plumped
cushions and refreshing views. The flowers are fresh and the fruit bowl
full.
has an open plan design. There are no long corridors or rows of shut
doors. There are no signs on doors or arrows to point out your way.
square footage may not exceed 4,000 square feet
approximately, thirty people each day will visit the centre
Architecture II & III
Mendham High School
Name:_________________
ASSIGNMENT
Period:________________
PROBLEM: Design a Maggie Centre for the United States:
Your design firm has been commissioned to design a complete set of elevation drawings and floor plan/ s for a Maggie Centre.
Function of the Maggie Centre:
A Maggie’s Centre is a place to turn to for help with any of the problems, small or large, associated with cancer.
Under one roof you can access help with information, benefits advice, psychological support both individually and in groups, courses and stress reducing strategies.
You don’t have to make an appointment, or be referred and everything we offer is free of charge.
CATCH for Architecture II students only:
The structure must be constructed on a site that incorporated the site elevation. The site will have two different elevations.
You will decide on the location, architectural style, construction materials, and complete a landscape plan.
RESEARCH
PART 1:
Researching a location (region or temperature zone) ,an architectural style, and create a model of a site plan.
PART 2:
Sketch elevation drawing and floor plans with dimensions. Calculate square footage
PART 3:
Draw four elevations and floor plan/s using AutoCAD
CHALLENGE REQUIREMENTS
Document your “INSPIRATION” for this design challenge: nature, art, architect, architecture, etc…
You must complete the following:
Front, right side, back, left side elevation sketches with dimensions
CAD drawings: front, right side, back, left side, and floor plan/s
Dimension CAD drawings
Display board with Design Notes: It should include a drawing of your floor plan as well as color and material samp
Add notes on your individual plans noting:
Design style
Materials
Color scheme
Texture
Rational for design scheme
Model: Create a scale model (materials to be determined by design)
Complete a landscape plan that will complement your structure using Architectural AutoCAD software
You must complete at least one hand drawn pictorial view of the structure and it must be colored.
Computer Rendering: Hand Colored:
You must print at least one view of the structure and
Use watercolor markers to hand color the image.
Due at the end of the third marking period:
1. Sheet sets: Plotted
a. 4 Elevations
b. Floor Plan, isometric view, sectional
c. Dimension exterior (top view)
d. Isometric view: hand colored rendering
e. Landscape plan: 3D objects and hatching
3. Kitchen: Design Boards: Foam Core: Choose a style and stay consistent.
a. Kitchen Design floor plan dimensioned: plotted (top view and front view)
b. Isometric view: plotted
c. Color swatches and pictures of cabinet designs, flooring, and wall treatment
mounted to the same board.
d. Evidence of planning the layout of the design board and a quality presentation.
(Neat)
e. Design Board for the remainder of the house.
4. Model: Mount your model onto a site and landscape
a. Driveway, walkways, patios, fountains, conifers and deciduous trees, bushes,
b. Flowerbeds, gardening beds, swimming pool, gazebo, fence, gate, etc….
c. Apply siding material to your structure and roof
(Sandpaper, printed textures, balsa wool, etc….)
d. Present your entire project to the class.