Toby Barlow
Organic Re-Introduction
87% of streams in the UK are biologically degraded. A large contribution to the degrading of these freshwater habitats is due to intensive farming techniques that pollute freshwater through fertilizers high in nitrates. With a growing demand for food being grown in the UK Agriculture Industry, attention needs to be drawn to how farmers can promote freshwater habitats on their land. I propose a center that farmers can visit in order to witness high-quality organic farming techniques and go on a learning journey to improve their own farms.
An oat production facility will be on show to the public with oats from the surrounding organic fields being used. Alongside this, the center will focus on the species of Lesser Horshoe bats providing a sanctuary, rehabilitation area, and breeding spaces for this endangered species. The site strategy will encourage Lesser Horshoe bats to move into this area where high-quality roosts and a hibernation cave will be situated. With an animal bridge being used to connect fragmented patches and promote the use of freshwater for the bats.
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Email- tobybarlow@yahoo.co.uk
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Number- 07591179634
87% of streams in the UK are biologically degraded. A large contribution to the degrading of these freshwater habitats is due to intensive farming techniques that pollute freshwater through fertilizers high in nitrates. With a growing demand for food being grown in the UK Agriculture Industry, attention needs to be drawn to how farmers can promote freshwater habitats on their land. I propose a center that farmers can visit in order to witness high-quality organic farming techniques and go on a learning journey to improve their own farms.
An oat production facility will be on show to the public with oats from the surrounding organic fields being used. Alongside this, the center will focus on the species of Lesser Horshoe bats providing a sanctuary, rehabilitation area, and breeding spaces for this endangered species. The site strategy will encourage Lesser Horshoe bats to move into this area where high-quality roosts and a hibernation cave will be situated. With an animal bridge being used to connect fragmented patches and promote the use of freshwater for the bats.
Instagram- barlow_architecture
Email- tobybarlow@yahoo.co.uk
Website- https://tbarlow.myportfolio.com/
Number- 07591179634
Circus Academie Fratellini
The traveling circus of Academie Fratellini uses the French canal system to perform their shows. During the day the performers practice their show on the boat ready for their evening performance. Where the temporary seating pyramid structures would be assembled on the tow path. These pyramids would then be used as sleeping pods for the performers at night. Considering lighting and natural ventilation was key to the success of this project.
Phase 2 of this project entailed designing a demountable structure that was more permanent than Phase 1. By using a lightweight timber and polycarbonate structure the transparency of this building allowed the public to view the activities of the training circus performers. Using the red of the large curtains to draw people up the ramp to the performance area at the center of the building. Dramatic moments within this building echoed the nature of a circus performance.
The traveling circus of Academie Fratellini uses the French canal system to perform their shows. During the day the performers practice their show on the boat ready for their evening performance. Where the temporary seating pyramid structures would be assembled on the towpath. These pyramids would then be used as sleeping pods for the performers at night. Considering lighting and natural ventilation was key to the success of this project.
Phase 2 of this project entailed designing a demountable structure that was more permanent than Phase 1. By using a lightweight timber and polycarbonate structure the transparency of this building allowed the public to view the activities of the training circus performers. Using the red of the large curtains to draw people up the ramp to the performance area at the center of the building. Dramatic moments within this building echoed the nature of a circus performance.
