
Maranatha A. Obasi

About
This compilation of second year architectural projects and works is meant to showcase my progress and journey in my architectural education.

Kayaking is a fun water sport which can be undertaken and enjoyed individually or collectively. A joint project with Yinuo (Karen) Zhuo, of which the objective was to design a centre for kayak enthusiasts in Tinsley (near Meadowhall), Sheffield, on a heavily wooded/landscaped site along the River Don and a canal network. P1 emphasised the importance of ergonomics (1.1 “measure”), awareness of territory (1.2 “territory”) and consideration of threshold (1.3 “threshold) in informing and influencing design. We were tasked with designing a small building in a landscape that provided the basic facilities required for the smooth operation of a kayak centre, including storage spaces, changing rooms and shower provisions. We also had to incorporate a common area in our scheme in order to cater to the social needs of a typical sports centre.
Site Photos Site Analysis: threshold study Site Analysis: Noise mapping study Site Analysis: Noise source study
Measure task Initial massing proposals Precedents Testing precedents on Site
Design concept Design Process (plans)
Design Process (sections)
Ground floor Plan Roof plan
Plans
Sections & Elevation
Killer Drawing (interior view) – Maranatha Killer Drawing (exterior view) – Karen

Located on Ropewalks square, between Bold street and Wood street, in the historically rich area of Ropewalks in Liverpool, P2 sees Site A’s transformation into the Library for Realistic and Hyper-realistic artists. This transformation very much befits the site, its context being an area that boasts a vibrant cultural and artistic heritage with a diverse ethnic blend calling for such a library dedicated to portraying and reflecting this splendid reality.
Urban Studies
Site PicturesType
Theme and Program Concept and initial Development
Intermediate stage plan development
Precedent Library and facade studies Facade precedents
Plans
Sections
Materials
Perspectives

Housing Manifesto Site Analysis Site Strategy
Key moments used to inform design
Early stage Process timeline Interim stage development Precedents and construction section
Plans
Section & Elevation
Sectional Perspective