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Hillman Hunter 1977

Material related to studying cars. The architect chose the Hillman Hunter 1977 to study the existing model, its plans, elevations and sections in scale 1:20. All drawings are freehand sketches on greaseproof paper. The aim was to analyse the manufacturing design and how the recent model had been developed to create more comfortable space and improve car shell and body elements like dashboard, steering wheel, and storage. The drawing sheet has been folded vertically.

Platt, Christopher

History essay

Material related to the writing of a history essay studying three Victorian buildings from Glasgow situated in the pedestrian precircuit area of Buchanan Street (No. 21-31, 106-112, and 123-129). It consists of 23 pages (with no binding) done in the form of hand writing with some photos and free hand sketches. The aim is to identify if there is any similarities among these buildings in terms of architectural façade styles and interior functional spaces.

Platt, Christopher

History essay: Pugin, Ruskin & Morris and the arts & crafts movement

Material related to the writing of a history essay studying the art and craft movement in the UK influenced by three architects, Augustus Pugin, John Ruskin, and William Morris. It consists of a hard back cover page with 20 pages (on white plastic strip binding) done in the form of hand writing. The aim is to study the architectural movement in Britain after the Industrial Revolution with its social and economic aspects and how the architects criticised the missing aspect of art and craft that marked by the "battle of styles" between the Classic and Gothic styles.

Platt, Christopher

History essay: Street scape in Cambridge

Material related to the writing of a history essay studying the urban design of the city of Cambridge, especially streets' types and outdoor features connected to the roads design vertically and horizontally. It consists of a cover page ( made of cartridge) with 12 pages (with no binding) done in the form of hand writing with some photos, maps, and free hand sketches. The aim is to understand the quality of the city's streets and roads and how building elements can affect the visual appearance and the psychological dimension.

Platt, Christopher

History study sheet

A tracing paper studying the development of the bay window throughout different periods of time including selected historical building from the United Kingdom consisting of bay windows from the following dates: 1256, 1382, 1480, 1520, 1525, 1531, and 1910.

Platt, Christopher

House brochure by Lanarkshire Builders Limited

Titled "Houses by Lanarkshire Builders Limited". Located in Mossend and Bellshill in the county of Lanarkshire in Scotland. The document is from post World War II era. Contains 10 pages. Includes printed descriptions and various images throughout of different housing styles that the company offered.

Sidney Wesley Birnage

Houses in Bishopton: Elevations

Free hand sketches showing west and north elevations of farmhouse in Bishopton describing it as a nicely scaled cottage. Details of different types of widows housed three different functions, and window detail with Art Nouveau stained glass in cottage door.

Platt, Christopher

Housing design/Project 1: East elevation, and Cross section

Architectural drawing on tracing paper related to the design of Project 1 including east elevation in scale 1:200, and cross section in scale 1:100. It shows the design of the east elevation, its main building mass, height, and external materials. The cross section shows the floors' main structural elements: floors, slabs, and staircase. These drawings have no indication of the types of materials used nor height dimensions, however it gives the outline of the main design concept. It also represents how the building fits with the surrounding landscape.

Platt, Christopher

Housing design/Project 1: Fifth floor plan, and Sixth floor plan

Architectural drawing on tracing paper related to the design of Project 1 including the fifth floor plan and sixth floor plan in scale 1:100, showing the design of the penthouse flat, indicating its functional spaces divided into two levels. The fifth floor shows the first level of the penthouse including one bedroom with other facilities. The second level based on the the sixth floor including one bedroom with facilities but is larger in area than the first level on the floor below. The penthouse is located at the central point of the floors' plans and raised in the building height leaving the right and left wings of the building lower than the centre.

Platt, Christopher

Housing design/Project 1: First floor plan, and Second floor plan

Architectural drawing on tracing paper related to the design of Project 1 including the first floor plan and second floor plan in scale 1:100. It shows the design of the first plan indicating the functional spaces for three flats. Each flat has: 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living & dining room, 2 bathrooms, storage, and balcony. It also shows the design of the second floor plan which has three flats with the same number of spaces but with areas that are smaller than the first floor flats.

Platt, Christopher

Housing design/Project 1: Ground floor plan, and Basement floor plan

Architectural drawing on tracing paper related to the design of Project 1 including ground floor plan and basement floor plan in scale 1:100. It shows the design of the ground plan indicating the functional spaces of the caretaker's flat and other spaces for communal purposes. It also includes the design of the landscape within the site, the outdoor spaces, trees, outdoor patio shades, and steps.
It also shows the design of basement floor plan indicates parking and plant presenting the layout of the car parking and its main entrance, staircase and lift, but without any indication to the design details.

Platt, Christopher

Housing design/Project 1: North elevation, and Long section

Architectural drawings on tracing paper related to the design of Project 1 including north elevation in scale 1:200, and long section in scale 1:100. The north elevation shows the design of the main building mass, height, and external materials. The long section shows the floors' main structural elements: floors, slabs, and staircase. These drawings have no indication of the types of materials used.

Platt, Christopher

Housing design/Project 1: Site plan

Architectural drawing on tracing paper related to the design of the Housing/Project 1 including the site plan in scale 1:200. It shows how the new building fits within the urban site of the selected location. This drawing has no indication to the names of the streets nor the existing buildings, therefore the location is unknown. North sign has been added to the drawing. The new building has been highlighted with hatched lines in grey colour.

Platt, Christopher

Housing design/Project 1: South elevation, and Isometric

Architectural drawing on tracing paper related to the design of Project 1 including south elevation in scale 1:200, and an isometric in scale 1:100. the design of the south elevation presents the main building mass, height, and external materials. These drawings have no indication of the types of materials used, however it gives the outline of the main design concept. It also shows how the building fits with the surroundings landscape. The isometric shows the building in its three dimensional view representing the final shape of the building.

Platt, Christopher

Housing design/Project 1: Third floor plan, and Fourth floor plan

Architectural drawing on tracing paper related to the design of Project 1 including the third floor plan and fourth floor plan in scale 1:100. It shows the design of the third floor plan indicating the functional spaces for three flats. Each flat has: 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living & dining room, 2 bathrooms, storage, and balcony. The areas of these flats are smaller than the second floor. It also shows the design of the fourth floor plan which has three flats with the same number of spaces but with areas that are smaller than the third floor flats.

Platt, Christopher

How to build The Greenhouse for the Elgin Park Centre

Material related to a booklet to study the constructional system of the Elgin Park Centre Greenhouse. It consists of a hard cover for both front and back with 6 pages (on comb binding) done in the form of hand writing with free hand sketches. The aim is to explore how the building of the Greenhouse was built starting from site preparation, foundation, floors, external and internal walls, roofing and other constructional elements.

Platt, Christopher

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