Club Hub
Individual Project | 2021. 01-2021.04
Club Hub provides an environment for people who have passion and hard working on study, also love learning knowledge and conduct academy discussion/communication. Also a temporary dwelling space for students live far away from campus
Site Research
The chosen site is on the intersection of King St west and Spadina Road. As one of the busiest areas in Toronto, the site covers various types of enterprises including education, market, business district, book stores, restaurants, cafes etc.
The adjacent buildings are mainly historical complex ranging from five to twelve storeies, along with newly built high-rise. Since the site is surrounded by universities, the student population is dense and the surrounding supporting facilities are relatively minimum.
Demographic Analysis
Affected by the rents, not all students live close in the Downtown Toronto region. If taking subway or other forms of transit, it may take more than one hour to commute.
Education Staff
- Prepare classes
- Long distance drive
- Share insight
Students
- Long lecture
- Assignment due
- Time wated on trasit
Travellers
- Complicated route
- Foreign culture
- Tired of sightseeing
Design a quick turn-around “hub” dedicated for students to connect with each other; a way of dealing with the community offering a diversified demand integrating entertainment, work, and life.
Wood - personal space
Curvilinear woven interlace: connection between students and the activities they hold.
Concept
Outcome
Structure of extension compost of timber, steel and glass which all have good heat insulation and low in weight. Canopy can be used as a collector of solar and wind energy, absorbing energy for saving and providing heat for building. Continuous insulation maximizes energy efficiency
It also brings a certain sense of texture and vibration to the facade. Implicating a change changes in pedestrian perception in the mediocrcity
Interior Render
Floor Plans
HOW
Ground Floor
