Manchester School of Architecture
Specialisms: Architecture / Illustration /
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
First Name: Jasmine
Last Name: Hyde McNair
Specialisms: Architecture / Illustration
Sectors:
My Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
University / College: Manchester School of Architecture
Course / Program Title: BA hons architecture
Recent Graduate of the Manchester School of Architecture
The project explores the development of a small site on a former steel works in Sheffield, adjacent to a canal to create an inclusive site to accommodate workspaces, a small entertainment space and a café which are all adaptable to meet the varying needs of autistic workers. The overall design is inspired by the concept of an urban sanctuary, with the main high rise office building being a tree shape, with a green roof and landscaping to create a green space within a highly developed area creating a sanctuary which provides a range of workspaces for a population that is underrepresented in the work force. The building has smaller offices with flexibility to divide them as needed; tactile surfaces; a degree of control over the local environment, such as local temperature control and varying degrees of noise protection; as well as a separate space for socialization.