Joshua Toms
White Orchard Farm
This project, White Orchard Farm, has been based around ancient woodlands and the animals they are home to. Based in Wiltshire and inspired by a tree stump, this building provides a place for endangered animals such as red squirrels and hedgehogs to be looked after and reproduced. An animal bridge passing over the M4 has been provided to re-connect habitats that have been previously been divided for decades. The building also manufactures apple cider, grown and processed on-site. Both building segments marry together to create a courtyard for human and animal interaction.
The construction of the exterior walls is made from locally sourced rammed chalk, with a timber interior sub-structure that supports the practical processes of the project. The building plays with levels to give users a unique perspective on how they view the surrounding environment; this is further explored with the addition of a treetop walkway that takes users out into ancient woodland to allow them to interact with endangered wildlife. All elements of the project aim to bring humans closer to nature in order to greater appreciate its importance and the impact we have on them.
This project, White Orchard Farm, has been based around ancient woodlands and the animals they are home to. Based in Wiltshire and inspired by a tree stump, this building provides a place for endangered animals such as red squirrels and hedgehogs to be looked after and reproduced. An animal bridge passing over the M4 has been provided to re-connect habitats that have been previously been divided for decades. The building also manufactures apple cider, grown and processed on site. Both building segments marry together to create a courtyard for human and animal interaction.
The construction of the exterior walls is made from locally sourced rammed chalk, with a timber interior sub-structure that supports the practical processes of the project. The building plays with levels to give users a unique perspective on how they view the surrounding environment; this is further explored with the addition of a treetop walkway that takes users out into ancient woodland to allow them to interact with endangered wildlife. All elements of the project aim to bring humans closer to nature in order to greater appreciate its importance and the impact we have on them.
Key Words:
Wildlife, Environmental, Chalk, Woodland, Landscaping
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Cirkus Cirkör Knitting Peace
Based on a tow-path in Lyon, France, this project sets out a linear design that reflects both the qualities of its surroundings and the circus act. A piece of architecture, 3 stories tall, 8 meters wide, raised from the ground, and containing a tensegrity element, was set to create a unique style of construction that would fulfill the needs of Cirkus Cirkör. The knitting Peace performance is reflected within the architecture to deliver an eye-catching proposal that will stand alongside the beautiful Lyon scenery. Large wooden pins raise the structure from the towpath and direct your eyes up towards a tight-rope act, whilst gaps in the architecture draw your eyes out towards the hill-scapes of Lyon. The soft knitting materials across the façade provide a comforting accompaniment to the wooden construction. The building would serve as an open space for members of the public and the circus to expand their creativity, learn and relax.
Based on a tow-path in Lyon, France, this project sets out a linear design that reflects both the qualities of its surroundings and the circus act. A piece of architecture, 3 stories tall, 8 meters wide, raised from the ground, and containing a tensegrity element, was set to create a unique style of construction that would fulfill the needs of Cirkus Cirkör. The knitting Peace performance is reflected within the architecture to deliver an eye-catching proposal that will stand alongside the beautiful Lyon scenery. Large wooden pins raise the structure from the towpath and direct your eyes up towards a tight-rope act, whilst gaps in the architecture draw your eyes out towards the hill-scapes of Lyon. The soft knitting materials across the façade provide a comforting accompaniment to the wooden construction. The building would serve as an open space for members of the public and the circus to expand their creativity, learn and relax.
