MArch II

The Play Raft

The Play Raft is a public building that is needed within Bristol to address issues of social sustainability, and the wider climate crisis. It is an example that building safe and playful architecture that encourages interactivity and engagement with nature will encourage an understanding about the importance of sustainability and the issues that cities face with climate change. A concept that could be easily duplicated across the country, The Play Raft builds a safe, sustainable and playful future for our children.

Programme Development

Exploring all stages of the design process.

Cassette Design

Constructed from Glulam beams, a timber cassette design was developed to maximise sustainability, recyclability and the use of materials that benefit the circular economy.

Axonometric Illustration

Illustration showing the use of the proposal, the individual zones within the building, the integration of sustainability and the green roof playscape.

Masterplan

Landscaped masterplan proposed to address issues with traffic and noise pollution, flooding and a lack of community green space.

Water Sensitive Design

Hand illustrated section showing a Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SuDS) as part of the wider masterplan.

Site Analysis

Abstract exploration of the initial concept to explore the connections of the building’s users and their interactions with the building and each other.

Digital Illustrations

Adding detail to elements of thesis research through visuals and illustrations.

Bauhaus Style Illustration

Exploring design movements through illustration.

Illustrated Elevational Section

Articulating sustainable, playful architecture through the facade of the building.

Floor Plans

The Play Raft accommodates a community cafe, farmshop, kitchen, forest school, community allotments, swimming pools, parent’s club, fitness studio, nursing spaces, therapy pods, sleeping pods and a smart working studio.