Images showing Sheffield’s past, present and proposed identities
Site plans at 1:5000 and 1:500 show the site location and initial areas of interest in the city centre.
Location plan showing the phases of the new development in the city centre.
Initial analysis of the new proposed development in the city centre.
An initial research booklet was created in the first parts of the project, exploring new developments and key aspects around the site.
Site drawings showing key views of the site from various access points. The site location is highlighted in red.
Leah’s Yard existing building model at 1:200. Made using grey card.
Programme collage shows the links to the site's past use of making and how this will be reintroduced back into the city centre. Reigniting the lost craft and creating a civic presence in the city.
The programme overview highlights the connection between the existing buildings and the new proposals and how elements overlap to inform a new scheme.
The axonometric drawing shows the construction history of the yard and how it has developed over time.
The plan shows areas of interest on site and aspects and architectural features which want to be retained or celebrated.
The plan above shows the key areas of alteration on site ranging from demolition (red) and new additions (Grey) through to more light touch alterations in the existing fabric of the yard.
Final massing model at 1:250 made using grey card and coloured paper.
Key views from the tower and key connecting routes to the new proposals.
Floor plans of the proposal, new additions highlighted in terracotta.
The plan shows various courtyards which are influenced by the programmes going on in the plans. The multiple courtyards all have their own identities, some more paved and some more green spaces; each helps inform the activities within them.
Internal plans and axonometric views of the live/work spaces located at the back of the building.
The perspective section shows the live/work spaces in use and the connections to the courtyard and external walkways.
Axonometric sketch showing the details considered in the walkway, for example, changes in levels, enlarged corners and connections to existing bay windows.
Internal courtyard sketch showing activity within the existing yard.
Section B-B cuts through existing yard studios and live/work space skill share building.
Internal render of the skill share building showing the open plan design and glass separation between wet and dry spaces.
Section A-A shows the Makers Archive; this space is accessible to the public, and parts of the community made objects will be placed in this area for them to enjoy in years to come but also reignite the lost craft within the city centre.
The North Elevation of the scheme shows the connection between the new proposals and the existing building.
Paper elevations were made using various coloured papers.
Rendered View of scheme.
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