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Construction drawing in details for different types of foundations: Strip foundation, Narrow foundation, Brick foundation.

Construction drawing in details for different types of foundations 2: Foundation with brick footings and concrete base, Short bored piles.

Schematic cross-section of the Acropolis showing that the Parthenon does not perch on the exact summit of the Acropolis rock but is raised aloft on a huge foundation of invisible masonry.

Free hand sketch of the Parthenon substructure showing the cross-section at east end.

The presentation sheet includes photos of some main features of the library such: pendant cluster of pierced metal lampshades, the construction of the coffered ceiling pillars and balusters. Photos' references are unknown.

Free hand sketch of two types of fork: carved fork, and a modern table fork. Details and dimensions shown the differences between the two types in appearance, weight, and performance. A description of the preferred materials is provided as well.

Free hand sketch of an external perspective of an uninhabited church. A description of the original state of the church and the contrast between the Gothic windows with their ecclesiastical feel and the new dormer ones.

Material created for Project 5, First Year which relates to the design of a study bedroom including the analysis sheets of the required data for the heating, lighting, and ventilation and the technical information for the functions: writing, reading, sketching, watching TV, listening to radio, entertaining, sleeping, and washing. In addition, the project includes the tracing papers for all the design criteria and space requirements.

A4 and A5 papers showing the required data for the all suggested activities inside the study bedroom including the environmental factors, and the space criteria.

A tracing paper showing the eight proposals from the Design criteria.
1- Thou shalt have thy sleeping/recreational space away from thy work space
2- Thou shalt have some plant life in thy study bedroom
3- Thou shalt have a wash hand basin near some natural light
4- Thou shalt have storage to lay A1 sheets flat
5- Thy study/writing space must be attached to and lower down than thy drawing space
6- Thy bed must not be opposite an open door
7- Thou shalt have facilities for an electric kettle
8- Thou shalt have shelving above the bed and the drawing/study space

Tracing paper contains three activities resources:
Working: drawing, writing, reading, sketching
Relaxing: reading, watching TV, listening to radio, entertaining
Living: sleeping, washing, etc.

Free hand sketch of two types of knives: fish knife, and bread knife. Details and dimensions show the differences between the two types in functions, weight, sharpness and edges.

Three photographs from the converted church.
Photograph 1: the upper hall landing converted to a space for work
Photograph 2: shows the main bedroom furniture
Photograph 3: shows the bedroom furniture

A tracing paper showing the plan and elevations of the proposed study bedroom at Mc Alpine Studio, Hill Street, Glasgow.

Material created for Series 6, First Year which relates to the construction homework exercises including foundations, floors, roofs, and doors.

Three photographs from the converted church.
Photograph 1: analyses the interior design describing the furniture against the colours and textures of the background.
Photograph 2: describes the contrast between the chapel's original Gothic windows to the room upstairs which are lighted by the dormers.
Photograph 3: describes the setting room and the wrought iron staircase specially ordered from a Glasgow foundry.

Free hand sketch of an axonometric view from the window perspective point showing how the interior design meets the space requirement.

Free hand sketch of an axonometric view from the desk perspective point showing how the interior design meets the space requirement.

Tracing paper showing two elevations from the desk position: Elevation A, and Elevation B.

Tracing paper showing the final proposed plan of the study bedroom and its axonometric view that meets all the required design criteria.

Construction drawings showing the details of:

• Two methods of supporting the floor joists of a raised timber floor,
• Two methods of supporting the joists of an upper timber floor.

Site map. Free hand sketch shows some features of the vernacular houses including information of the heating and lighting elements.

Free hand sketches of buildings facades of Stehekin School. Details about design-awareness of the outdoor natural environmental elements and their impacts on the indoor built environment.

Free hand sketches of the Site map of The Clyde Valley, showing its major Towns and Industries.

Free hand sketches of some of Glasgow's building facades, including Glasgow Cathedral, Tenements, and Multi-storey flats. The drawing gives some architectural details and historical information, especially comparing their external appearance.

Free hand sketch showing the location of the Parthenon where it was erected on the Acropolis.

Architectural details of the exterior column showing the basic elements.

Free hand sketch showing two outline perspectives of the Parthenon with a brief history of the Parthenon. Timeline starting from the 6th century to1831 consists of 6 stages:
6th century: converted to Christian church
A.D. 1204: became Latin church
A.D. 1456: converted onto mosque
A.D. 1687: damage by shell during capture of Athens by Venetians
A.D. 1688: Athens restored to Turks and Parthenon suffered in their hands
1831: sculptures removed to British Museum.

Material created for Project 3, First Year which relates to the history and design of The Glasgow School of Art building. Six Drawing and presentation sheets of architectural floor plans, elevations, and details.

The Glasgow School of Art south elevation drawn as it was in 1910, without any written information about the architect, the history of the building.

Free hand sketches of The Clyde Valley, showing its major roads, rivers, and railways describing Glasgow as a Nodal City.

Free hand sketch site map of The City of Glasgow showing some selected features including their icons and indexes.
The drawing focuses on the most comprehensive development areas: Townhead, Anderston Cross, Gorbals, and Govan.

Different shapes of Temple's Floor Plans showing the development of the basic layout of the Peripteral Temple of the Parthenon

Free hand sketch showing the floor Plan and the East Elevation of the Parthenon.

The Glasgow School of Art north elevation as it drawn as it was in 1910, without any written information about the architect, the history of the building.

Material created for Project 2, First Year which relates to the study of the historical buildings, in particular the Greek Temple.

West elevation: drawn from a contract drawing of 1907 re-design of the original 1896 and altered by architect amending doorway, architrave, and corbels.
East elevation: drawing shows the building as built originally planned except for slight modifications.

Material created for Project 1, First Year including Site Analysis and buildings' facades for selected locations, one from global and the other from Glasgow Area. 6 Drawing sheets of architectural elements and details.

Two vertical sections showing how the light entered the temple, one through the doorways, the second through the skylight.

Material created during Christopher Platt's first year of studies. including projects relating to: understanding architectural design, pre-design stage site analysis, studying historical buildings, building construction, selected objects analysis, summer project.