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  • Southbank London’s Classic Festival

    Vintage Festival @ Southbank London

    During the summer of 2011, I had the opportunity to work on a project that involved pre-fabricating and construction managing a row of bespoke shops at the Vintage Festival held on London’s Southbank. This project was organized by Secret Productions and Papa Projects, who collaborated closely with all the brands participating in the festival.

    The design and layout of the street was done by Nick Bartlett of Secret Productions, while the brands themselves supplied the artwork that was hand-painted by the skilled De5ign4 paint crew. During the festival, these shops were occupied by renowned designer brands including Cath Kidston, New Era, and Benefit.

    The Vintage Festival was an annual event held in various locations across the UK, where people celebrated the best of British culture, music, and fashion from the 1920s to the 1980s. The festival was organized by Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway (founders of Red or Dead), and it attracted thousands of visitors each year.

    The row of bespoke shops was located at the entrance of the festival and was designed to be an integral part of the overall vintage theme. The shops were built using timber frames, which were pre-fabricated off-site and transported to the festival location. This process ensured quicker construction time and allowed for easy installation of the shops on-site.

    Each shop was uniquely designed with its own set of challenges, and we had to work closely with the brands and festival organizers to ensure that everything went according to plan. For instance, the Benefit shop required a lot of attention to detail to ensure that all the makeup and beauty products were displayed attractively and that the lighting was appropriate. The Cath Kidston shop required careful consideration to ensure it upheld the brand’s iconic aesthetic.

    The challenge of constructing the shops without compromising on quality was a formidable one, but we pulled it off thanks to the dedication and hard work of everyone involved. It was satisfying to see the end result, which was a row of beautiful and unique shops that captured the essence of the Vintage Festival and allowed the participating brands to showcase their products in an innovative way.

    Overall, working on this project was an incredible experience that allowed me to gain valuable insights into the construction and design industry. It was exciting to be part of a team that created something memorable and unique for the public to enjoy.

    Posted by Thomas Forsyth on 2011-09-22 09:58:33

  • Project for a Speaker Stand

    Speaker Stand project

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    Posted by dsobel on 2011-08-21 12:57:27

  • Southbank London Hosts a Vintage Festival

    Vintage Festival @ Southbank London

    In the summer of 2011, the Vintage Festival in London’s Southbank had a row of bespoke shops that were pre-fabricated and constructed by a team led by someone. The project was carried out by Secret Productions and Papa Projects, who worked closely with the festival organizers and the brands. Nick Bartlett designed the street layout, while the brands supplied the artwork, which was then painted by De5ign4, a talented paint crew. During the festival, renowned designer brands like Cath Kidston, New Era, and Benefit occupied the shops.

    The project was a successful example of pre-fabrication and construction management at its finest. The use of modular construction techniques made the process quick, efficient, and affordable. Furthermore, the buildings were carefully designed to meet the unique needs of each brand, creating a great shopping and customer experience.

    One of the reasons why pre-fabrication is so effective is that it allows designers to create highly customizable structures that are fully equipped with all the necessary fixtures, fittings, and utilities before the building is transported to its final location. This approach can save time, labor costs, and maximize efficiency.

    The Vintage Festival project showcased how pre-fabrication can be used to create bespoke buildings that are tailored to the specific needs of companies. This approach helps businesses to make the most out of their festival or event space, creating unique and immersive experiences that are memorable and engaging.

    In summary, the Vintage Festival project was a successful example of pre-fabrication and construction management. By using modular construction techniques and bespoke design, the team was able to create customized buildings that met the unique needs of the brands.

    Posted by Thomas Forsyth on 2011-09-21 17:21:25

  • Southbank London’s Vintage Festival

    Vintage Festival @ Southbank London

    During the summer of 2011, I had the unique opportunity to work in pre-fabrication and construction management for a row of bespoke shops at the Vintage Festival on London’s Southbank. This exciting project was a collaborative effort between Secret Productions and Papa Projects, closely working together with the festival organizers and all the brands involved.

    The street design and layout was entrusted to Secret Production’s Nick Bartlett, who created a stunning and functional design for the shops. Each brand supplied their own artwork which was then hand-painted by the talented paint crew De5ign4, creating a unique and visually striking aesthetic for each shop.

    As the construction manager for the project, my responsibilities were to oversee the pre-fabrication of the shops and the on-site construction. I worked closely with the design team to ensure that the shops were built to their exact specifications and delivered in time for the festival.

    Once the shops were delivered, my team and I quickly got to work setting up the site, coordinating with the festival organizers and the brands on the placement of the shops and ensuring that all the necessary infrastructure, including power and water, were in place.

    Throughout the festival, the shops were occupied by designer brands such as Cath Kidston, New Era and Benefit, offering festival-goers a unique shopping experience. The attention to detail in each shop was truly impressive, from the beautifully crafted display cases to the carefully curated product selection, making these pop-up shops a highlight of the festival.

    Overall, working on this project was an amazing experience that allowed me to put my construction management skills to the test and work on a truly unique and exciting project. It was a pleasure to work with such talented professionals and to see the incredible results of our collaborative efforts.

    Posted by Thomas Forsyth on 2011-09-21 17:06:40

  • “The Teignmouth Puffin” – A Cornish Shrimper 19

    The Cornish Crabber Shrimper 19 is a popular sailing vessel that has been designed by Roger Dongray. It was first built in 1979 and has enjoyed a successful run with over 1000 units manufactured. The boat has a keel/cbrd hull type and a gaffhead sloop rigging type. It measures 22’6” in length overall and has a displacement of 2350lb. It also has a ballast of 700lb and a sail area of 194ft2.

    The construction of the Shrimper 19 is made from hand-laid solid GRP hull with no foam core. It also has an integral centerplate case laminated as part of the complete hull structure. The interior bunk and forepeak moulding are bonded into the hull with additional structural bulkheads that have been bonded to both the hull and deck mouldings. The standard colors are off white, dark blue or dark green. The hull and deck joint is by way of an overlap or ‘Biscuit Tin Lid’ with GRP bonding.

    The rudder of the Shrimper 19 is transom hung on two stainless steel hangings that are bolted through the transom with hardwood backing pads. The rudder is constructed from laminated plywood with a stainless steel lifting drop plate. The engine beds are incorporated into the GRP bunk moulding with mild steel mounts bonded into the bed design which incorporates an oil drip tray.

    Ballast is by way of iron punchings encapsulated in resin inside the hull keel moulding. A galvanised steel centerplate forms part of the ballast with a stainless steel lifting wire leading to a winch lifting system operated from the cockpit. The deck construction is hand-laid GRP with Balsa core in way of horizontal load areas. Hardwood pads are used under deck fittings and stress points.

    The cockpit of the Shrimper 19 has a cockpit locker with hand-laid lids and Balsa core. There is integrated non-slip on horizontal surfaces with an optional two-tone color. A cockpit drain is located in the center of the main footwell with additional drainage from the seats. A central watertight locker offers general storage or houses the diesel engine when it is fitted.

    The deck fittings of the boat include bespoke deck fittings including bowsprit, tabernacle and chain plates that are made from stainless steel. Four aluminum deck cleats are positioned aft and amidships with two fairleads feeding a teak Sampson post forward. All sail controls are led aft to rope clutches/jammers with a single halyard winch to starboard. Adjustable jib and mainsheet cars are also included. Access below is via a teak-lined sliding companionway hatch and split plywood/Perspex washboards. Extra ventilation is provided by an aluminum forward hatch.

    There are two aluminum fixed ports fitted, one each in the hull topsides. Chain plates are in stainless steel and through bolted on the hull sides. Ventilation is via a washboard vent and opening forward hatch. Fuel filler and tank vent are also included.

    The mainmast of the Shrimper 19 is laminated in Sitka Spruce and treated with Sikkens Cetol including a stainless steel mast band to take Cap shrouds, jib, and mainsail halyards. All deck mounted on a substantial stainless steel tabernacle. The main boom is laminated in Sitka Spruce and treated with Sikkens Cetol including a Stainless steel gooseneck fitting, kicker, and mainsheet bands and all associated reefing line leads/terminals. The bowsprit is laminated in Sitka Spruce and treated with Sikkens Cetol including a Stainless steel pivot fitting, end plate and bobstay take off points. The gaff is laminated in Sitka Spruce and treated with Sikkens Cetol including a Stainless steel gaff collar with rubber protection on bearing surface, wire hoist span and block.

    The standing rigging of the boat includes cap shrouds, lower shrouds, and forestay in 4mm 1 x 19 stainless steel wire with swaged ends. Chromed rigging screws are also included. The jib is mounted on a reefing spar and controls led aft to the cockpit. The running rigging includes main throat/peak halyards – 6mm braid, jib and staysail halyards – 6mm braid, main topping lift – 6mm braid, mainsail reefing lines – 6mm braid, mainsail outhaul – 6mm braid, and mainsheet and jib sheets – 10mm sheet rope. All associated blocks for purchase tackles are also included.

    The sails of the Shrimper 19 are made of Dacron in tan or cream. The mainsail has two reef points with tie-in lacing, and luff and gaff lacing as required. The jib is also made of Dacron in tan or cream with wire luff and tell-tales. The boom cover is made of maroon, or cream acrylic with fixings to allow for topping lift and mainsheet take off. All sails are supplied with sail numbers, logo, and ties.

    The outboard version of the Shrimper 19 has a teak engine mounting with stainless brackets. The engine well hull blank is also included. The GRP molded fuel tank stowage and fuel lead splitter through aft locker compartment (fuel lead not supplied as standard). The inboard version, on the other hand, has a 1” stainless steel shaft that is fitted, connected to the engine via a coupling and fitted with a Tides Marine ‘lip seal’ gland. The Yanmar 1GM10 9hp marine diesel engine is also included in this version as well as a 55 amp (12V) alternator fitted to the engine.

    The boat has a 12-volt DC system that includes an engine battery of one 12 volt 55 amp/hour. When charging, the main engine is used with a 35 amp (at 12 volts) alternator. An optional switch panel is also included in boats that have additional electronics fitted.

    Miscellaneous standard equipment of the Shrimper 19 includes a winch handle, a bilge pump handle stowed in the aft cockpit locker, and a fire extinguisher situated down below. The interior joinery is constructed from high-quality materials and in accordance with good yacht practice. Bulkheads and side back linings are made from plywood. All cabin woodwork is finished in a mix of painted bulkheads and varnished trim. Rubber textured soles are included throughout the boat, and there is a choice of soft or wipe-down plastic upholstery available.

    Overall, the Cornish Crabber Shrimper 19 is a well-made and durable sailing vessel that has been designed with comfort, safety, and practicality in mind. Its high-quality construction and excellent performance make it a popular choice among sailors of all levels of experience.

    Posted by The Shaldives on 2022-08-21 15:25:23