VICTORIAN WAREHOUSE RENOVATION
Ten Streets, Liverpool
BRIEF
AÂ Centre for Creativity
Using the Strategic Regeneration Framework , we had to suitably renovate a selected building of historic merit. The SRF has created a class system for non-listed buildings that they feel add character to the area. The system goes from A (important) to C (unimportant). My group was assigned a seven storey warehouse which has categorised as Class A. We felt that it was essential to maintain the appearance of the front of the building as much as possible. By removing the structure at the back we wanted to open up a spill out space for a cafe and another entrance into the gallery. We aimed reclaim as much of that structure as possible to create benches and outdoor furniture.
BEFORE CLOSURE
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EXISTING BUILDING
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INTERVENTION
Existing Building
As a warehouse the storage space was optimised by having seven storeys with minimum floor-ceiling heights. Therefore we wanted to open the building up as much as possible with a big central light well. We wanted to retain the big iron columns where possible and replace them with concrete columns cast in their image in the new double height spaces.
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New Structure
To retain as much floor space as possible and keep the central light well unobstructed we designed a stairwell extension out of a completely contrasting material - timber.
NEW FLOOR LAYOUT
A central light well opens up the multi storey building and enables a feeling of connectivity across the floors. From the main entrance the visitor initially is greeted to a modest ceiling height, but as they walk through the building it opens up to the six storey light shaft that floods the building with natural light. From each floor the visitor can catch glimpses of activity on the other floors.
1:25 MODEL
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*axo and section by another team member but included for clarity of project
VISUALISATIONS
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MODEL IN CONTEXT
Our project in context with the two other groups who had the adjacent buildings. Site A, B and C
