Aisling Begley
The Clean Water Otter Conservation (CWOC)
The Clean Water Otter Conservation (CWOC) is a wildlife refuge, designed specifically for the care and breeding of the Eurasian Otter. This species is endangered due to the lack of clean water habitats available, with an increasing amount of water pollution occurring. The site location is based adjacent to Folly Brook, a clean water stream that runs through Lyde Green and under the M4. The CWOC allows visitors to experience and view otters in their natural habitat, through a series of hidden walkways. Throughout this scheme, sustainability is a key focus as all excavated earth has been reused for rammed earth walls and the dry stone walls of the existing Weston Farm have been recycled. Additionally, the entire scheme harvests collect and filter rainwater from the cascading roof design; this freshwater is then pumped throughout the building to be used for rehabilitation ponds, care facilities, as well as WC water. The aquaponics orchard also utilizes this clean water source, as the breeding of fish takes place and leafed vegetables are grown to produce a mixed salad product. Lastly, an animal bridge is located towards the end of the site to allow otters to cross over the M4 safely, following the path of Folly Brook.
The Clean Water Otter Conservation (CWOC) is a wildlife refuge, designed specifically for the care and breeding of the Eurasian Otter. This species is endangered due to the lack of clean water habitats available, with an increasing amount of water pollution occurring. The site location is based adjacent to Folly Brook, a clean water stream that runs through Lyde Green and under the M4. The CWOC allows visitors to experience and view otters in their natural habitat, through a series of hidden walkways. Throughout this scheme, sustainability is a key focus as all excavated earth has been reused for rammed earth walls and the dry stone walls of the existing Weston Farm have been recycled. Additionally, the entire scheme harvests collect and filter rainwater from the cascading roof design; this freshwater is then pumped throughout the building to be used for rehabilitation ponds, care facilities, as well as WC water. The aquaponics orchard also utilizes this clean water source, as the breeding of fish takes place and leafed vegetables are grown to produce a mixed salad product. Lastly, an animal bridge is located towards the end of the site to allow otters to cross over the M4 safely, following the path of Folly Brook.
Cirque de Soleil
A semi-permanent High Wire Training and Performance facility located along the River Seine in Paris. Consists of timber sleeping pods, living spaces, a physio spa, gym facilities, and an open-top high wire performance space. LVL timber flooring panels are used to hold the carbon fiber tensegrity structure in tension, with a polycarbonate outer shell. Alongside this a canal barge, designed specifically for Cirque de Soleil; including moveable and adaptable
spaces for performing and living. Additionally, a temporary viewing canopy, consisting of 5 tensegrity pods, to the seat of a total of 24 people; can be dissembled and packed away into the barge hold.
A semi-permanent High Wire Training and Performance facility located along the River Seine in Paris. Consists of timber sleeping pods, living spaces, a physio spa, gym facilities, and an open-top high wire performance space. LVL timber flooring panels are used to hold the carbon fiber tensegrity structure in tension, with a polycarbonate outer shell. Alongside this a canal barge, designed specifically for Cirque de Soleil; including moveable and adaptable
spaces for performing and living. Additionally, a temporary viewing canopy, consisting of 5 tensegrity pods, to the seat of a total of 24 people; can be dissembled and packed away into the barge hold.
