Triad Music Centre
Architecture: BArch
Millie Watson-Smith
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Atelier 03: Resonant memories: Echoes of the past, harmonics of renewal
Project
My project is an orchestral performance venue located in the Market Place of Newark-on-Trent, bringing a contemporary approach to the historic nature of the town. Its defining feature is a cantilevered form which lifts the main performance space above the square, creating a sheltered public space beneath which acts as an extension to the existing space. Rooted in the idea of connection, the building opens onto the market square through multiple entrances, encouraging movement through and around the site. Inside, there is a mix of both public and private spaces, including a café, instrument repair workshop and private practise rooms, bringing people together through music.
Project
My building is centred around the main orchestral performance hall, a cantilevered structure which allowed me to challenge my technical ability. The orchestral hall is supported by a concrete core structure with steel trusses projecting outwards to support the lateral and vertical loads. To keep the design as sustainable as possible, I placed a timber framed box on top of this structure to form the main performance space. The remaining spaces are also constructed using timber framing, creating a consistent, low carbon structural strategy throughout, where the structure supports both the spatial organisation and the overall architectural intent.
