02 Project
The Pirate Castle
The Pirate Castle was built in 1977, and designed by famous architects, Seiferts.
It is a proud symbol of community dedication and ambition.
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Existing activities
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- Water sports
- Croup activities
- Paddle sport
- Kayaking
- Boat trips
- Venue hire
- Events
- Children parties
- Therapy
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Existing building
The Pirate Castle consists of three floors: Ground floor, Basement floor and First floor.
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Existing Basement Floor
Existing First Floor
Existing Ground Floor
12. Ruined and
slippery floor
13. Not organized
14. Not kids friendly
15. Not welcoming
16. Bad circulation
(Wet and dry area)
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1. Small spaces
2.Not organized
3/4.Empty rooms
5. Not taking
advantage of the space
6. No access for disabled
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7. Bad circulation
8. Potenial for a nice view
9. Big empty rooms
10. Not taking
advantage of the space
11. Not organized
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Surrounding area analysis
I started observing two area’s surrounding the Pirate Castle: Regent's Canal and Camden town. Analysing and mapping everything from sounds, feelings, activities and observations.
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Concept
Camden
Regent's Canal
Dramatic
Artistic
Hard
Calm
Spiritual
Soft
If you think of The Pirate Castle as a starting point and then imagine covering it with a box made of mirrors. Think of all the observations close and from a far that would be reflected in the different sides of the castle. I have based my concept on two sides of the castle, the spiritual and calm regents canal vs the more dramatic and crowded Camden town. From my journey through Regents Canal and strolling the streets of Camden, I have observed the calmness and the drama. I therefore want to create an experience of this in the Pirate Castle. Some elements of drama, feelings of calmness and also unite them.
Material Board
New Functions
Yoga studio
Café / Food truck
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Art studio / Gallery
Proposed Floor Plans
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Proposed Ground Floor Plan
Hire room:
- Big space with ability for storage or extension
- Visible or invisible kitchen section
- Access to terrace
Yoga room:
- Big space
- Extended with a glass structure, opening up the space and areal
- Changing room for men
- Storage
Reception area:
- Seating, two entrances
- Reception desk, back office space
- Access to toilets and disabled toilet
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Proposed First Floor Plan
Art studio:
- Big work desk with seats
- Terrace with a glass wall and roof extension
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Terrace:
- Cafe (food truck style)
- Glass house extension area
- Outside seating area
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Gallery:
- Open space
- Glass walls and roof
- Access to the terrace
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Proposed Basement Floor Plan
Mid - area:
- Women's changing room
- Toilets
- Disabled toilet
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Kids area:
- Better circulation between wet and dry area
- Opening up with glass, mirror reflection on the wall over the window
- Shower rooms and seperat toilets
- Non slippery floor material
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Office area:
- Office room
- Meeting room
- Storage space
- Kitchen
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Detail design
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Visuals
Kids area - Club room
Location: Basement floor
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With the design of this room I wanted to bring the light into the space, for the children to enjoy the outside surroundings and get new impulses. As well as creating a circulation that would work for them.
Yoga room
Location: Ground floor
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This room is designed with the intention of peace and quite. It is opened up with a new glass extension to bring the light in, as well as expand the view of the nature. It is intended to be a space where visitors can clear their minds after a long day.
