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Sports council headquarters: Ground floor plan

Architectural drawing of the ground floor plan on tracing paper in scale 1:100 with free hand sketches in scale 1:200, showing the design of a sports council headquarters building in its final design stage. The ground floor consists of: sporting exhibition audio and visual displays, cafeteria, main entrance with vertical circulation, sports hall, and other services.

Platt, Christopher

Sports council headquarters: Large rolled sheet

Architectural drawing on a large rolled tracing paper including site plan, cross section, axonometric, and hinged elevational projection. The site plan is 1:500 showing the location of the new building and its position on the corner of the site. The cross section is in scale 1:100 showing the main functions for each floor and their connections to the outdoors through opened balconies. It also shows the main structural system. There are some spaces with double volume and looking down to the floor below. This large rolled sheet also includes a hinged elevational projection in scale 1:100, which is drawn as a panorama presenting the new building elevation and its position in the point of the existing buildings on Clyde Street and Bridgegate Street. It shows the contrast between the design traditional style of the existing building with their rich architectural details against the modern style design of the new building.

Platt, Christopher

Sports council headquarters: Design report

Studio design report related to a project to design a sports council headquarters. It is in a comb binding form, handwritten, and including information about design criteria like: zoning, structure, circulation and other strategic design criteria. It consists of 29 pages, some with free hand sketches.

Platt, Christopher

The Third Eye Centre: A side project

Architectural drawings on rolled greaseproof sheets to study the design of The Third Eye Centre in Glasgow as a side project which had been directed by the tutor of the third full-time year course. It consists of two sheets, a large rolled sheet, and a small rolled one. Greaseproof sheet has been used due to its cheap cost, stated by the architect.

Platt, Christopher

The Third Eye Centre: Large rolled sheet

Architectural drawings on a large rolled greaseproof sheet to study the design of The Third Eye Centre in Glasgow as a side project which is directed by the tutor of the third full-time year course. This large rolled sheet consists of the architectural drawing of the building's ground floor plan in scale 1:100 showing its main functional spaces. It also consists of an enlarged part of the ground floor taken from the front side of the building with its upper floor plan, both in scale 1:50. This sheet also includes a sectional perspective in scale 1:20 taken from cash desk booking focal point looking towards its both sides to upstairs floor. This drawing consists of several human figures with humourous comments to give a sense of the real life of this social space. The rolled sheet also includes a coloured drawing of the front façade in scale 1:20, where the architect coloured this drawing from the back of the sheet.

Platt, Christopher

Sociology essay

Material related to an essay submitted as part of sociology course in the form of comb binding with 15 handwritten pages. This paper studied the social life of people in the industrial era in the 19th and early 20th century from some of cities and towns across Britain. It addresses the development of both urban and suburban design associated with the style of massive house building programmes that accommodated immigrant factory employees.

Platt, Christopher

Sports council headquarters: Site analysis

Free hand sketch on tracing paper including the site analysis of sports council headquarters. The drawing is in scale 1:500 and shows the location for the building which is at Glasgow City Centre near Victoria Bridge, facing the Clyde River bank. This drawing analyses the mains roads and streets surroundings the site, pedestrian traffic to and from Glasgow Green focusing on the corner of the site to make used of the nice views from site, and the relationship of the building to the existing facades and its connection with the river view. It also indicates the North sign and addresses the prevailing winds from south west for the best environmental natural elements.

Platt, Christopher

The Third Eye Centre: a copy of entrance screen front façade

Copy of architectural drawing on a paper sheet showing the design of the plan and elevation of entrance screen of the Third Eye Centre, in scale 1:20. This material made by Boswell Mitchell & Johnston Architects & Planning Consultants in Feb 1975, and has a reference number of 954/33. It has been used by the architect to study the existing building before making the new changes.

Platt, Christopher

Sports council headquarters: Conceptional diagrams

Free hand sketches on tracing paper showing the sports council headquarters building in its conceptual stage. The drawings are in scale 1:200 and show diagrams of:

  • site response: includes 3 main site influences regarding the busy corner, heavy traffic, and the design of the new building to be part of the existing traditional buildings,
  • access and circulation: two main vertical circulation zones with two fire escapes,
  • structure: thick external wall to act as a buffer against noise and exhaust, cylinder circulation tower at the corner strong box structure of concrete plates for service wing, and the connection between the columns, slabs and beams,
  • services: described as: "services originate from plant room in the basement directly beneath service wing feeding off at each floor (on either side of wing where necessary) and terminating at tank room".

Platt, Christopher

Sports council headquarters: First floor plan

Architectural drawing of the first floor plan on tracing paper in scale of 1:100 showing the design of a sports council headquarters building in its final design stage. The first floor consists of: sport council H.Q. administration, the vertical circulation, the void of the sports hall, and other services.

Platt, Christopher

Sports council headquarters: Fourth floor and basement plans

Architectural drawing of the fourth floor and basement plans on tracing paper in scale 1:100 showing the design of a sports council headquarters building in its final design stage. The fourth floor consists of: caretakers flat, terrace, vertical circulation, plant room, and other services. The basement plan consists of: printing section, press offices, vertical circulation, plant room, and other services.

Platt, Christopher

Sports council headquarters: Long section

Architectural drawing on tracing paper of a long section in scale 1:100 showing the design of a sports council headquarters building in its final design stage. This drawing seems to be the first draft of the long section (ref: DC 121/5/3/7). It isn't a copy, but maybe the first attempt from the architect to study the design of the building in its cross vertical section.

Platt, Christopher

Bury St. Edmunds sports & leisure centre: Structural report

Material related to the writing of structural report related to a project to design a sports council headquarters. It consists of a cover page ( made of cartridge) with 19 pages (with no binding) done in the form of hand writing with some free hand sketches including information about design criteria like: development of structural system from concept, integration of structural system into building fabric, influence of structural material, appropriateness of fabric/structure design & detail, and relationship between structural system & services system.

Platt, Christopher

Sports council headquarters: Second and third floors plans

Architectural drawing of the second and third floors plans on tracing paper in scale 1:100 showing the design of a sports council headquarters building in its final design stage. The second floor consists of: lounge bar and a terrace, open plan space for facilities planning sports development, vertical circulation, and other services. In addition, the third floor plan consists of: offices, covering bodies' accommodation, vertical circulation, and other services.

Platt, Christopher

Sports council headquarters: Long section, typical section through terrace overhangs, and section through current wall N.W. elevation

Architectural drawing on tracing paper of long section in scale 1:100 and two other details section in scale 1:20 showing the design of a sports council headquarters building in its final design stage. The long section shows the structural system of the new building and its connection to the existing sport hall. The floor heights with their main construction elements show the names of each functional spaces. The two other sections are more in detail indicating the materials used for floor slabs, ceilings and walls.

Platt, Christopher

The Third Eye Centre: a small rolled sheet: front façade

Architectural drawing on a rolled greaseproof sheet to study the design of the front elevation of The Third Eye Centre, in scale 1:20. This drawing seems to be the first sketch as an attempt to present the main features of the façade. This sheet has been coloured from the back. The changes the architect made can be easily distinguished from the final submission shown within the large rolled sheet.

Platt, Christopher

The Third Eye Centre: A copy of the existing ground floor plan

Copy of architectural drawing on a paper sheet showing the main indoor spaces of the ground floor plan of the Third Eye Centre, in scale 1:20. This material has no reference number, however, it seems that it comes from the same source of the previous item (Boswell Mitchell & Johnston Architects & Planning Consultants in Feb 1975). It has been used by the architect to study the existing building before making the new changes.

Platt, Christopher

The Third Eye Centre: A copy of cross section

Copy of architectural drawing on a paper sheet showing a cross section of the Third Eye Centre, in scale 1:20. This material has no reference number, however, it seems that it comes from the same source of the item DC 121/5/4/3 (Boswell Mitchell & Johnston Architects & Planning Consultants in Feb 1975). It has been used by the architect to study the existing building before making the new changes.

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

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: 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

Material related to Housing design/Project 2: Block no.2: corner pub, ground floor (lower level)

Architectural drawing on tracing paper related to Housing design project 2 representing block 2 corner pub ground floor plan (lower level) in scale 1:200. The block's layout takes a triangle shape. The pub fills one of the triangle corner with different window styles. Flats are located along the block's outer sides surrounding an inner courtyard, with flats indicated: 3P, 2P, 1P, and 5P. There are two main entrances to the courtyard which consists of cars parking, closed gardens for the ground flats, and children's play area.

Platt, Christopher

Material related to Housing design/Project 2: Block no.2: corner pub, interior south elevation & cross section

Architectural drawing on tracing paper related to Housing design/project 2 represents block 2 corner pub interior south elevation and cross section in scale 1:200. The elevation show the building façade elements from the inner courtyard. This drawing gives a clear image of the site typology that affected the continuity of the block's floors plan levels and reflects that on the skyline of the building across the block. There is no indication of the finishing materials nor the height of the buildings.

Platt, Christopher

Material related to Housing design/Project 2: Block no.2: Raeberry St., Internal court & Cross section

Architectural drawing on tracing paper related to Housing design/project 2 represents block 2 'corner pub' elevation facing Raeberry St., internal court elevation, and cross section in scale 1:200. The cross section shows the differences in the site's levels and how the ground topography affects the design of the main entrances to the courtyard. This section shows the ratio of the building height to the opened space span. The architect used colour on part of the elevation to give an idea of the final look of the building facades.

Platt, Christopher

Material related to Housing design/Project 2: Block 4P and P2: 3rd/4th plan, and section

Architectural details drawing on tracing paper related to Housing design/project 2 represents Block 4P and its connection with P2 through the third and forth floor plans all in scale 1:50. The third floor has four symmetrical flats. The main entrance to Flat 4P leads to two bedrooms and a staircase to the upper floor which consists an open living room/dining room with an open kitchen and two bathrooms. The cross section shows the main structural elements of the building construction system. On the fourth plan the roof of flat 4P appears with its skylight windows.

Platt, Christopher

Material related to Housing design/Project 2: Block 4P: Street elevation south, and Court elevation north

Architectural details drawing on tracing paper related to Housing design/project 2 represents Block 4P and 2P elevations in scale 1:50. Both the street and the court elevations are in coloured rendering to identify finishing materials used. The facades are designed to reflect the floor plans and their interior spaces. The elevations are in the same traditional style of most residential buildings in the city.

Platt, Christopher

Strathclyde University's new graduation hall: Upper floor plan, and basement

Architectural drawing on tracing paper consisting of the upper floor plan and the basement floor plan, scale 1:200, of a new graduation hall at the University of Strathclyde. The upper plan design shows: the upper lounge looking down to the main hall with its double volume, the organ's position, the cleaner's store, vertical circulation, and other services. It also shows the upper plan of the external lecture theatre which consists of the upper display space and the project's position. The main structural system is based on cylinder columns supporting the roof, while the basement floor plan includes the plant room, exhibition storage chamber and other services. It also shows the connection between the hall basement and the cooling fountain.

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: 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: 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

Material related to Housing design/Project 2: Block no.2: corner pub, ground floor (upper level)

Architectural drawing on tracing paper related to Housing design/project 2 represents block 2: corner pub and its ground floor plan (upper level) in scale 1:200. This block layout takes a triangle shape. The pub fills one of the triangle corner with several semi-circular façade windows. Flats are located along the block's outer sides surrounding an inner courtyard. The flats are indicated: 4P, 2P, 3P, and GP. There is just one main entrance from the main street to the inner courtyard/upper level, which consists of a picnic area and children's playground.

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

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