SHIOKA OKAMOTO

TEXTILE DESIGN | WEB PORTFOLIO


Revitalization of the Dorset Library





Contrary to popular belief, not all of around Shoreditch in east London is buzzing with clubs, bars and galleries. There are residential estates with schools just behind the high streets. One of those estates, Dorset Estate is originally designed by Berthold Lubetkin who is one of the important modernist in the UK in 1957. It consists two main residential buildings and a circular building between them. The building was formerly a library, but not any more. Lubetkin's fine proportion also has been lost due to several renovations. The project revitalizes the estate by designing the children's library in new scheme. The new proposal restores the building to its original propose as much as possible. This include a more rational circulation strategy and careful use of space. I hope that the families who is living in the estate will like it and many people come to dwell.



VISUALIZATION



VISUALIZATION



“architecture can in some way help to change society is
the most persistent and problematic theme of its modern history.”



4 Hassard St, London E2 7RD, United Kingdom



LOCATION : contrary to popular belief, not all of around Shoreditch is buzzing with clubs, bars and galleries. There are residential estates with schools just behind the high streets. While the area is currently popular among the young, also many children are living.



BUILDING : The site called Dorset Estate which I chose for this project is originally designed by Berthold Lubetkin who is one of the important modernist in the UK in 1957. It consists two Y-shaped ten-story buildings and a circular building between them.



DESIGN DEVELOPMENT



“...Often in his (Lubetkin) work, it is the way you enter and rise up into the building that communicates most intensely his commitment to humanist values.”



INSPIRATION



Lubetkin’s curvy and symmetrical designs are impressive and inspirational. These dynamic designs were carefully calculated, but still reminds holistic way.



SKETCHES



Study models of how to make space inspiring by the staircases thinking about orientation.



FLOOR PLANS



ORIGINAL (LEFT) “a circular community centre cleverly superimposed upon a small library and creche—it may not be too tenuous to suggest a connection between the classical concept of 'world making' and Lubetkin's conspicuous attraction to circular plans.”

EXISTING (MIDDLE) as the building has been extended beyond the first floor, the fine proportion has been lost. Activity also has been changed as social bar for elderly people on 1st floor, and ground floor has fallen into disuse. There are no opportunity to be visited by families in the estate.

PROPOSAL SCHEME (RIGHT) the new proposal will remove the ugly extension, and as much as possible restore the building to its original propose. This will include a more rational circulation strategy and careful use of space.



ZONING MAP



Ground floor is mainly library designed for children with relaxing play zone on mezzanine. There are a small lecture theatre behind the reception. 1st floor is spacious cafe for carer who waiting for their children.



CIRCULATION MAP



From the small round-shaped entrance, you can directly access any area through the spacious main room. Each staircases connect to mezzanine and 1st floor. Doorways for staffs are separated from the entrance.



data



Conceptual interior design for existing site



​2014

Designed by Shioka Okamoto

final project at Chelsea College of Arts


Scale of physical models: 1/25, 1/50


Exhibition

"Chelsea College of Arts Summer Show 2014"

30.6-20.8.2014 at Chelsea College of Arts



(c) Shioka Okamoto