BA Hons MArch Portfolio of Works October 2017
EDUCATION University of Edinburgh (2015-2017) M.Arch Master in Architecture (with Merit) University of Portsmouth (2011-2014) BA Hons in Architecture (with First Class Honours) The King's School, Worcester (2000 - 2011) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Vo Trong Nghia Architects Hanoi, Vietnam. June - Sept 2016 Worked as part of the 2019 Beijing Expo team to design, prepare and exhibit numerous options. Assisted lead Bamboo architect in live project details, mostly for a cafeteria in So'n La. Competition design winner amongst all company interns for the Da Nang resort, Beachfront Villa.
C+W Architects, Architectural Assistant Warwickshire. Oct 2014 - Oct 2015 Part 1 Architectural Assistant in leading Commercial sector Architecture firm. My time at C&W was invaluable, and became a year long lesson in efficiency when working as a team, but also working alone. In a large commercial environment it was especially important to be able to work proactively and independently in order to lessen the workload of others. Two particular schemes I was trusted to lead were given the go-ahead to develop for Planning. These include Shopping Precincts in Erdington, Birmingham and Witham, Essex.
Amcanu'n Uchel Ltd., Stourbridge. Bailey Partnership, Plymouth.
Amber Richardson curriculum vitae
(July-Aug 2013)
(June 2013)
Prime PLC, Worcester. (July 2012) IT SKILLS
[email] richardson.f.amber@gmail.com [phone] (+44) 7969 289 301 [address] 24/3 Barony St, Edinburgh. EH3 6NY [D.O.B] 14.03.1993 [nationality] British
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RESEARCH & ARTICLES "'EVERYTHING OF VALUE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THIS PROPERTY' - The 'I Love You' Bridge, Park Hill, Sheffield". (2016) "Open Source Architecture & the accessibility of Community Self-Build - Wikihouse versus Walter Segal" ('A' from Edinburgh University 2015)
"Self Build in the Affordable Housing Sector - Learning from the Netherlands" (2015) "'The Safety Net' - An Overview of Post-War Social Housing in the UK."
('A' from Portsmouth University 2014)
LANGUAGES
PERSONAL INTERESTS
English French Spanish
Hockey Player (2002-present) Folk Singer in 3-piece band (2009-2011) Motorcycle Learner (Summer 2017)
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Key Projects Amber Richardson
The Urban Sustainability Centre focused on 4 key areas social, environmental, spacial and economic sustainability.
Conducted the detail design of a central square in Regent Court shopping precinct, Leamington Spa. From street furniture to the pattern of granite paving.
2 0 1 3./ Solo Vocalist at UGCY Awards.
Urban Sustainability Centre./ Portsmouth S.o.A.
Regent Court Central Sq./ C+W Architects
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Soup Kitchen & Food Bank
Restaurant + Offices Solihull./ C+W Architects
Leake Street Arches, Waterloo./ C+W Architects
1 9 9 3./ Born, Reddich U.K.
2 0 1 1./ Began Architectural Studies.
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2 0 1 2./ Portsmouth First X1 Hockey.
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DESIGN PORTFOLIO 2016 | AMBER RICHARDSON
Portsmouth School of Architecture
The Soup Kitchen & Food Bank is designed as a supportive space for those in need, whilst offering a centre to learn to grow produce from home & cook healthily on a budget.
Assisted A.D. in all stages of the 3 floor office and restaurant. An incredible learning experience in the huge range of responsibilities one has as a leading architect.
the rejuvenation and inhabitation of 8 brick arches as part of the Waterloo station works. The Leake Street arches are a famous destination amongst the street art population of London.
3 month internship within leading bamboo architecture practice - Vo Trong Nghia. I lived and worked in the city of Hanoi during the summer break of 2016.
My proposal was selected by clients & directors for large-scale resort proposal - the Beachfront Villa. THE PERGOLA - Entrance
Barakku Bricoleur, Tokyo./ Edinburgh University
Vo Trong Nghia Architects./ Internship
Veils of Green; Beachfront Villa./ VTN Architects
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Self-Build Workshop Co-ordinator./ Edinburgh
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Beijing Expo./ VTN Architects, Vietnam
The Big Roof./ Edinburgh University
Designed + lead a 'post-disaster Joined Beijing Expo team in the The Big Roof proposal providreconstruction' workshop for design and presentation of ed the commuter population of Kindai University (Osaka, Japan) numerous scheme options for the Newcastle with an office + living students as part of the International Horticultural space ideal for remote work and Vo Trong Nghia Architects Vanke Beijing Beixiaoying Project Valley Perspective View Architecture Exchange program. Exhibition 2019. collaboration between isolated Concept Design freelancers.
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The Barakku Bricoleur proposal seeks to provide a permanent, disaster-proof frame facilitating residents to construct their own dwellings within the guidelines.
01./ BARAKKU BRICOLEUR POST-DISASTER RECONSTRUCTION The scheme was located in Kyojima Ward, within Tokyo City - statistically the most vulnerable area to future disaster (earthquake & subsequent outbreak of fire). Focusing primarily on the impact of the 1945 Kanto Earthquake and the subsequent self-built dwellings in the ward, I realised my proposal had to facilitate a kind of self-built chaos that the local community were so accustomed to, within the protection of an earthquake and fireproof frame. The aim was to create a new housing typology, specific to Kyojima ward to preserve it's distinct identity. Unlike the rest of Tokyo city, Kyojima is low-rise, high density timber frame structures. The Barakku Bricoleur proposal seeks to provide a permanent, disaster-proof frame within which residents can construct their own dwellings within the set out rules/guides; resulting in a new form of housing for the area that permits design freedom, encourages community creativity and celebrates the ward's unique story.
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01./ BARAKKU BRICOLEUR | EDINBURGH SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
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Kyojima, Then and Now First Recorded Documentation (pre 1900) vs. Modern Day
Extents of fire damage after Kanto Earthquake (1945)
Areas of 'vulnerable' Structures (2013)
Areas of Governmental intervention (2013)
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Existing Barakku Housing Typologies
Typical Kyojima - narrow winding alleys and fragile structures 
01./ BARAKKU BRICOLEUR | EDINBURGH SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
Undulating Roof Canopy Orientated to direct smoke away from refuge areas Escape: roof height decreases towards outer edges of site to influence fire escape.
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Servicing cores for dwellings Rigid Elements: Two slender reinforced concrete structural walls in each principal direction Shear walls within concrete frame eliminate soft-storeys (ground floor or above)
Open Space Refuge areas & 4m Connections
Provision of the Concrete Frame
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Site Plan - Structural & Tatami (secondary infill) Grid
CREATION OF THE TATAMI GRID & PROVISION OF THE CONCRETE FRAME The Tatami Grid, as featured prominently in the site plan, sets out the basis for the proposal.
Aerial view of Site illustrating the concrete frame Barakku Bricoleur - Post-Disaster Reconstruction 3D View of Concrete Frame
The use of concrete allows a clear distinction between open frame for infill, and solid walls aligning escape. In this way, the floor plans and infill of each dwelling is free to continuously shift over time as family needs change and grow. The scheme takes on an autonomous role in maintaining the familiar timber dwelling whilst reducing the risks commonly associated.
01./ BARAKKU BRICOLEUR | EDINBURGH SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE 50mm x 75mm vertical support
insulating layer surrounding concrete column
200mm x 200mm timber column
50mm x 75mm horizontal support
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floor joist
support for internal floor (450mm step)
eaves beam 2007.5mm 1.1 ken
ceiling ledge window frame
window sill
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Traditional & Typical Timber Junction @ 1:10
traditional & typical Traditional & Typical Timber Junction @ 1:10 timber junction
section of secondary infill
plan view of infilled dwelling (joists exposed)
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SELF BUILD MANUAL Using traditional Japanese construction methods and units of measurement, the dwelling was broken down into easily constructible and familiar components
01./ BARAKKU BRICOLEUR | EDINBURGH SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
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Basic Shell - solid elements provided by architect
Infill Plan Example 01 - to be determined by residents
Infill Plan Example 02 - to be determined by residents
INFILLING THE GRID
Examples of inhabited space within the concrete frame One of the most interesting elements to the inquiry was the need to define the role of the architect in a self-build scheme - where the dictation ends and personalisation begins.
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02./ LEARN TO GROW SOUP KITCHEN & FOOD BANK Situated on College Street in Portsmouth, the Soup Kitchen & Food Bank is designed as a supportive space for those in need, whilst offering the local community with a centre to learn to grow produce from home, cook healthily on a budget and connect with the people around them. The proposal offers a warm and inviting series of public spaces with clear functional divides. The central walkway, or 'spine' allows for a seamless transition from outside to inside with continuous views to the surrounding environment (in this way, the space never feels claustrophobic). The human scale of the central circulation and thresholds are intentionally inviting for the local community, helping to encourage their use whilst mitigate the social anxiety some may feel about needing to use such facilities. The scheme was an expression in timber, incorporating green roofs and pergola planting for a soft materiality.
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Perspective view Central Courtyard & Vegetable Beds
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02./ LEARN TO GROW | PORTSMOUTH SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
GROUND FLOOR LEGEND 1.Tool Store 2.Learning Studios 3.WCs 4.Fireproof Stair 5.Courtyard+Veg Beds 6.Soup Kitchen 7.Store 8.Kitchen 9.Wcs 10.Plant 11.Entrance
12.Reception 13.Food Bank Collection 14.Food Bank Donation 15.Cold Store 16.WCs/Showers 17.Laundry 18.Plant 19.Food Bank Dry Store 20.Packaging/Distribution 21.Hanging Play Area 22.Rainwater Tanks
Sketch view inside Soup Kitchen/Community Hall
The 'Learn to Grow' public facility seeks to educate the public on how to grow basic food ingredients within their urban setting, regardless of garden size (or lack of) and even limited sunlight. The Green Roofs and planting ares incorporated into the structure will provide ingredients to the Soup Kitchen, allowing the Centre to lead by example. Workshops will allow some members of the public to assist with the preparation of the meals as part of the course curriculum. The intention is to teach a healthier lifestyle as well as encourage new skills within the community.
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Environmental Isometric
Extensive Green Roof (wild grasses/flowers)
Intensive Green Roof (example food-growing)
Public Community Hall & Soup Kitchen Semi-Public Teaching Rooms & Offices Private Food Bank Store
Wall to Roof Detail showing concealed gutter 
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Perspective Section through Soup Kitchen/Community Hall & Teaching Spaces
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02./ LEARN TO GROW | PORTSMOUTH SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
East-Facing Elevation
South-Facing Elevation
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03./ Urban Sustainability Centre Chichester, Hampshire. The Urban Sustainability Centre was completed under the guidance of Portsmouth School of Architecture. The public education facility, restaurant and housing complex focuses on 4 key areas of 'sustainability' social, environmental, economic and spacial. In this way, the scheme defines the word 'sustainable' into a set of achievable goals, whilst ensuring the proposal offers an adaptable series of spaces over a long life span. The site includes a cycle centre for repairs, a cafe & learning destination for those en-route, a mixture of affordable, social and private housing to blur the often obvious line between such, and a series of wild green spaces. Part of the proposal focused on the disused canal basin, softening the edges of the fresh water source to allow it to flourish with animal and plant wildlife.
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Proposed 'green' cycle lane along the canal and into Chichester town centre
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The overall concept for the site was to reconnect with nature within the urban environment. Wild spaces and carefully selected indigenous planting was one way in which this softening of the urban landscape was achieved, along with a strong emphasis on improving the biodiversity within the canal and basin.
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The Centre for Education became the heart of the site, with internal growing spaces and a vegetarian cafe being two of the many attractions. The architectural aim of the design was to create minimalist forms which allowed the planting, light and views to speak without any complications.
LOUD PATH Faster paced movement from the main road into site. Wide enough for cycle and foot travel around the weekly farmers markets
QUIET PATH Slow, reflective route along the water's edge. Paving is broken up by strips of grass and mosses PLANTING STEPS Steps into water provides platforms for reed beds and other planting. The different depths of water produce varying temperatures in the basin allowing for different species to flourish
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CLEANSED BASIN The addition of planting within the basin will begin to introduce oxygen to the water
PUBLIC SQUARE area for seating, eating and meeting
GALLERY WILD SPACE Planting to reflect light into the gallery space and soften the South-facing facade
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PLANTING STRIPS Different types of local plants grown as examples of indigenous species
QUIET SEATING AREA Space for quiet reading and photography on the water's edge. Planting creates privacy.
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03./ URBAN SUSTAINABILITY CENTRE | PORTSMOUTH SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
sketch view from the first storey, external cafe seating area
sketch view from within the gallery space, looking out over the canal basin
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+ SECTION 02 | SUSTAINABILITY CENTRE Materiality Section - from internal floor finish to the water's edge
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Perspective view at night from the basin towards the Urban Sustainability Centre
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Perspective view along the 'Loud' path towards the Urban Sustainability Centre
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Sketch view of social, affordable and private residential, intentionally designed without clear distinction. The dwellings wrap around a private communal garden & play area creating a safe and inviting space.
04./ St. Alphege Place Solihull Restaurant & Office Space From the very start of my year at C+W Architects I was assisting an Associate Director on all stages of the 4-storey office and restaurant new-build - St. Alphege Place in Solihull. The scheme was completed as part of the regeneration of Mell Square Shopping Centre in the centre of Solihull. Set within Solihull Conservation Area, the corner site acts as a gateway to Mell Square Shopping Centre. The new four storey building creates a striking, contemporary presence at this key town centre location, acting as a modern juxtaposition to the adjacent Georgian RBS building, yet respecting the historical building through the choice of materials. The forward looking design echoes the future ambitions of Mell Square Shopping centre and is intended to act as a catalyst for future establishments to open and enliven the South East portion of Solihull Town Centre. My role within the scheme included the creation and submission of planning drawings, design team meetings, site visits and client facing. It was an incredible learning experience to shadow the architect as he guided the project from paper to site.
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South-Westerly View of the now constructed St Alphege Place.
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05./ DRURY ARCADE DETAIL DESIGN OF RETAIL RENOVATIONS The open air Drury Arcade is located off Mell Square, in the heart of Solihull town centre. I was tasked to lead the project, this included planning drawings, client meetings, and detailed design. This is exemplary of many schemes of I completed of this nature. Much of Solihull's town centre is poorly maintained post-war construction. Something that the client, IM Properties, wants to change. The proposed entrance to Drury Arcade is intended to give the combination of chain and independent retail units inside a chance. Footfall within the space prior to the refurbishments was extremely low, and the atmospheric quality was more of a deterrent to local shoppers than anything else. The new entrance is designed to give the precinct an identity, as well as attract shoppers from the popular Mell Square. Bespoke, lit drop signs were designed and commissioned by myself, and intended to attract the public into each unit at all times of the day and night. With a few simple refreshments, the precinct is expected to thrive, and with the use of quality materials the effect is designed to last.
New car park signage reverse applied white vinyl lettering
New frameless glazed entrance signage. 'Drury Arcade' lettering in stainless steel fixed into existing concrete beam along centerline.
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New frameless glazed entrance signage. 'Drury Arcade' lettering in stainless steel fixed into existing concrete beam along centerline.
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house, cable route clipped direct, tight to intersection of concrete canopy and shopfront facade. Fed through 2 no. 20mm drilled holes. If in doubt please refer to Couch Perry Wilkes drawings.
Orlight Reflex Top - illuminated LED ribbon strip light mounted in Reflex HS-SL self-locking GA aluminum U profile - set back to produce 'halo-lighting' effect. 130 mm
50mm void 50x50mm treated sawn softwood main battens and 34x45mm treated softwood counterbattens @ 550mm centres with every 34x75mm treated softwood counterbattens at every joint to give 50mm void for LED driver. 12mm external grade ply fine sanded and painted out grey (RAL 7022)
SECTION THROUGH RETAIL UNIT @ 1:50 69mm x 38mm (ex. 75 x 50) planed Siberian larch planks, unfinished, fixed through from rear of panel with No.6 x 30mm stainless steel woodscrews
To internal edge of soffit sub-frame main batten require 8mm holes at 385mm ctrs to provide back ventilation to soffit. These battens are to be painted black and require insect mesh to be installed on44the147 rear. 6
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Orlight 100W LED driver. (ORL RPV12-100)
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50x50mm treated sawn softwood main battens and 34x45mm treated softwood counterbattens @ 550mm centres with every 34x75mm treated softwood counterbattens at Galvanised steel every joint to give 50mm voidchannel for unistrut fixed LED driver. to soffit to structural engineers 12mm external grade ply fine detail sanded and painted out grey (RAL 7022)
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94mm x 44mm planed Siberian larch Orlight Reflex Top - illuminated LED ribbon strip light mounted in Reflex HS-SL self-locking aluminum U profile - set back to produce 'halo-lighting' effect.
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To internal edge of soffit sub-frame main batten require 8mm holes at 385mm ctrs to provide back ventilation to soffit. These battens are to be painted black and require insect mesh to be PROPOSED CANOPY installed on the rear.
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Client Removable access panel for access to LED driver
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PROPOSED CANOP MELL SQUARE, SOLIHULL DRURY LANE NORTH
PROPOSED CANOPY SECTION DETAIL A - TIMBER PANEL @ 1:10
Drawing Title
PROPOSED CANOPY SECTIONS - TIMBER PANEL DET (OPTION 2)
Siberian larch
minated LED ribbon strip light mounted in Reflex HS-SL self-locking back to produce 'halo-lighting' effect. sub-frame main batten require 8mm holes at 385mm ctrs to provide These battens are to be painted black and require insect mesh to be
69mm x 38mm (ex. 75 x 50) planed Siberian larch planks, unfinished, fixed through from rear of panel with No.6 x 30mm stainless steel woodscrews
Orlight 100W LED driver. (ORLRPV12-100)
Fused spur 50mm void 50x50mm treated sawn softwood main battens and 34x45mm treated softwood counterbattens @ 550mm centres with every 34x75mm treated softwood counterbattens at every joint to give 50mm void for LED driver, we want to assemble this offsite, so suggest 4 x runs of unistrut fixed to soffit, then fix panel to unistrut with toggle bolt. 12mm external grade ply fine sanded and painted out grey (RAL 7022)
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40mm galvanised unistrut fixed to concrete soffit to structural engineers detail.
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PROPOSED CANOPY SECTION DETAIL B - TIMBER PANEL @ 1:10
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Fix to engineers specification.
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PROPOSED PROJECTING SIGN - 01 @ 1:20
Polyester powder coated casing.
750 mm
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New car park signage reverse applied white vinyl lettering
New frameless glazed entrance signage. 'Drury Arcade' lettering in stainless steel fixed into existing concrete750 beam along centerline.
3 No. existing cables to be fed behind cladding
Existing concrete to be rendered, in K Rend
Laminated glass with coloured interlayer with external applied vinyl decals. Final artwork to be agreed.
PROPOSED PROJECTING SIGN - 02 @ 1:20
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3 EQUAL LED light.
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Existing cop-operative signage retained and moved forward to sit flush with new cladding
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MELL SQUARE CAR PARK
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DRURY ARCADE
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Existing tiles to be retained.
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Laminated glass with coloured interlayer with external applied vinyl decals. Final artwork to be agreed.
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HOUSE OF FRASER
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Electrical contractor to ease existing cables through existing holes to take up some slack in cable to allow to wrap around new glazing
750
PROPOSED PROJECTING SIGN - 04 @ 1:20
PROPOSED PROJECTING SIGN - 05 @ 1:20
PROPOSE
Existing CCTV camera to be relocated and remounted on extended bracket
2 x 3M
Vinyl lettering decals applied to face of cladding panels.
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750
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PROPOSED CANOPY SECTION 02 - PROJECTING SIGNS @ 1:5
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Existing concrete to receive new render finish
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PROPOSED ENTRANCE ELEVATION @ 1:50
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NOTES:
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Existing brickwork to receive new render finish
PROPOSED PROJECTING SIGN - 07 @ 1:20
PROPOSED PROJECTING SIGN - 08 @ 1:20
New PPC aluminium panels to overclad existing columns/entrance colour grey. Ral 7022
F FRASER
Existing concrete beam to receive new render finish
Existing tiles to be cleaned
New PPC aluminium panels to overclad existing columns/entrance colour grey. Ral 7022
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Figured dimensions only to be taken from this drawing. DO NOT SCALE. All contractors must visit the site and be responsible for checking all setting out dimensions and notifying the architect of any discrepancies prior to any manufacture or construction work.
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4 No. existing bollards to be removed
The copyright of this drawing is vested with Corstorphine + Wright Ltd and must not be copied or reproduced without the consent of the company.
750
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Existing cop-operative signage retained and moved forward to sit flush with new cladding
PROPOSE
Existing tiles to be cleaned
Floating clear acrylic sheet sign (2000 x 4000 mm) with satin anodised frame fixed back through cladding on butyl mastic sealant backing. Signage artwork to be confirmed and covered by advertisement consent application.
For details of canopy works refer to drawing 131077/0330
Existing CCTV camera to be relocated and remounted on extended bracket
closed-off planter to be removed
PROPOSED SECTION CC @ 1:50
Line of new render
METSEC frame - vertical steel
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METSEC frame - horizontal steel
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DRURY LANE NORTH
4 No. existing bollards to be removed
PROPOSED ENTRANCE REAR ELEVATION @ 1:50
SUBWAY ENTRANCE TO MELL SQUARE PARKING
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existing CCTV camera over to be relocated
Polyester Powder Coated Aluminium Detail B panels
soffit on underside of Mell House to be made good and to receive new paint finish (colour white tbc)
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bFramless glass hung off steel channel
and fixed in accordance to specialist manufacturers details into centerline of existing concrete beam aprox 225mm wide
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brickwork at upper elevation (back of Mell House) to receive new K Rend Silicone FT render finish (colour tbc)
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Signage over
Signage over
Existing brick planter removed
PROPOSED ENTRANCE PLAN @ 1:50 PROPOSED SECTION AA @ 1:50
clean existing pilasters (ceramic tile)
clean existing pilasters (ceramic tile)
PROPOSED SECTION BB @ 1:50
06./ VEILS OF GREEN. SEAFRONT VILLA. DA NANG, VIETNAM During the summer of 2016 I was in employment at Vo Trong Nghia Architects, Hanoi, Vietnam. In the final week of my time there, an intern competition was run for a particularly urgent, large-scale resort proposal - the seafront villa. The company ethos calls for an emphasis on 'green'; in terms of environmental systems as well as a literal incorporation of plants and foliage into all proposals. Da Nang is a popular coastal city in the centre of Vietnam. It is an area that is in constant development with new hotels and holiday destinations, most of which adopt a commercial design approach with no consideration for Vietnamese culture. The Beachfront Villa seeks to connect the guest seamlessly with the ocean, and incorporate "Veils of Green" - hanging curtains of indigenous greenery; incorporating the company design ethos. The proposal was presented to the client on my last day at VTN and was selected as the option to develop as part of the larger proposal.
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THE PERGOLA - Section B-B
06./ VEILS OF GREEN | VO TRONG NGHIA ARCHITECTS
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THE PERGOLA - Entrance
Perspective view upon approach into the Seafront Villa, through the hanging curtains of vines
THE PERGOLA - Seafront Facade
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Seafront Elevation
07./ BEIJING EXPO AMBER RICHARDSON | PORTFOLIO OF WORKS
INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURE EXHIBITION 2019, CHINA. For the duration of my time in VTN Architects I was part of the Beijing Expo team. Together we designed, drew and presented over 7 full design proposals which were proposed to the client and Mr. Nghia himself. The main concept of the designs was to create structures that had purpose beyond the 6 month Expo window. The intended after-use for the 4 hectare site was to become a school. Also, given the scale of the Expo, it was crucial to create a site with a distinct identity, and a landmark. This is where VTN's company ethos came into play once again. Utilising bamboo construction where possible and incorporating local greenery into the structure, the concept was to offer Beijing a little window into Vietnam.
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The 'Forest in Forest' proposal is one of a number of approaches taken in the design stage of the scheme. The concept was to create variations in height and scale using a variety of tree species & sizes, diminishing as the visitor moves into the site to encourage their entrance.
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(1390 m2) Restaurant (895 m2) Cafe (1980 m2) GreenHouse
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Phase 1 Vanke Beijing Beixiaoying Project Concept Design respect existing plant-life
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Masterplan Perspective View
08./ The Big Roof Global Office & Freelancer Commune The project is directed at the remote workers of the world; providing a place where those isolated from 'conventional' forms of work and socialization can meet and interact with others from similar circumstances. Technological advancements have simultaneously increased our connection to the geographically distant, but in fact isolated us from one another on a personal level. In the UK alone there are an estimated 4.2 million individuals now working out of the office. The 21st century freelance worker uses the home as their office. This isolation was a key driving force for the project. Situated in Seaton Sluice, known for former trades such as salt panning, coal mining and the production of glass bottles, today it is without industry. The scheme proposes the reintroduction of a working community to two of Seaton Sluice's historic working sites - the Bottleworks factory and Rocky Island. In this way, the project seeks to validate the global remote workers whilst returning industry to Seaton Sluice - providing the contextless with a firm grounding.
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Technological Isolation
08./ THE BIG ROOF | EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL
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Route Mapping from Seaton Deleval Hall (centre of industry and wealth from the 18th Century)
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08./ THE BIG ROOF | EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL
Ground FLoor Plan within 'The Wall'
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Ground FLoor Plan within 'The Web'
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08./ THE BIG ROOF | EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL
Within the Wall
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Wall to Web - Section
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