Architecture Graduate Folio

Architecture Graduate Folio Amy Nuccio

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CONTENTS 3 | PROFILE 4 | CURRICULUM VITAE 8 | ACADEMIC WORK 44 | REFERENCES

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PROFILE

I am a recent architecture graduate from Swinburne University seeking part-time employment within the architecture and design sector. I have been a highly involved and hard-working student throughout my degree and am eager to start applying my knowledge within the industry. I am looking to challenge myself and improve my skills through a hands on experience. Whilst I have grown a particular interest in data driven design; utilising computer analysis tools and software to inform decision making throughout the design process, I am open to exploring all areas of architecture and design.

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CURRICULUM VITAE E: amynucc@gmail.com M: 0423 577 814 IG: @amynuccio

QUALIFICATION: Bachelor of Design (Architecture)

Swinburne University

3.8 GPA

2017-2019

2016

Victorian Certificate of Education

Eltham College Of Education

Academic Excellence across 4 subjects

Certificate of Credit Australian Business Competition

2016

2018-Current

Certificate III Applied Fashion Design and Technology

WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: Lower Plenty Hotel

Food and Beverage Attendant

Degani Bakery CafĂŠ Waitress

2015-2016

2018-2019

Exhibition Committee Member

2019

Swinburne Architecture Students Association (SASA)

Committee member

2019

Student Organised Network for Architecture (SONA)

University Committee Member

2018-2019

Swinburne University Open Day Representative Eltham College House Leader

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2016

SOFTWARE AND FABRICATION SKILLS: 3D Modelling:

Rhinoceros, Revit Rendering:

Enscape, Keyshot Graphics and Presentation:

Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Data Processing:

Grasshopper, Processing Fabrication:

Laser Cutting, 3D Printing, CNC ACHIEVEMENTS: Swinburne University Architecture Academic Excellence Award

2019

Most Outstanding Concept and Model for Upscale VIC

2019

Dean Invitation for Panelist Position for School of Design Retrofit

2019

Professional Internship for Fabpod II, Swinburne + Aurecon

2018

38.8 Project Exhibited at Arup

2018

SIGNIFICANT DESIGN PROJECTS: Slum Clearance Proposal for Chennai, India

15 person study tour to India exploring Slum Clearance proposals Swinburne School of Design Professional Internship

6 person team collaboration with client at Aurecon FESTA Collaboration

Multi-University collaborative project for one night only festival Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre (AMDC) Art Installation

Winter break project for display in Swinburne’s AMDC building

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REFERENCES: Canhui Chen E: canhuichen@swin.edu.au M: 0425009281

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BREAKING BARRIERS:

Breaking Barriers explores the opportunity for Swinburne University to integrate with the Glenferrie Train Station and broader community. This proposal explores how breaking physical, legislative and community barriers could improve pedestrian circulation and unite Swinburne and the broader community.

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Program Diagram

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CHENNAI, SLUM CLEARANCE PROPOSAL: An alternative proposal for government housing for the relocation of slum residents. Considering financial and environmental sustainability, this proposal caters to the local context and rich culture of Chennai and its people, with minimal intervention to the existing government scheme.

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Chennai City and Slum Areas

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The Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board are committed to eradicating problematic slum areas, prone to crime and disease, currently occupied by poverty stricken families.

The board is administered by the government to relocate slum dwellers into high rise, in situ concrete developments free of charge to tenants.

Whilst these developments may improve safety and hygiene, the vibrant identity and culture of the slums appears to have been bleached from them, potentially increasing resistance from slum people.

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Light Levels Existing Scheme

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Light Levels Proposed Scheme

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Light Levels Proposed Scheme

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CONNECTING CIRCUITS:

Drawing inspiration from the intricate patterns on circuit boards, which are an ever important part of design and its advancement; an alternative kinetic facade design was proposed for Swinburne’s Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre. This facade aimed to solve issues of radiation gain and maximise natural through an adaptive shading system which catered to the program of the building.

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Building Program

Lighting Requ

Studios Circulation Conference Room Communication Riser Store Area Printing Access Common Room Open Plan Office Plant Room Laboratory Admin Building Management Bathroom Void

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Shading Mechanism

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uirements

Facade ‘Circuitry’ Paths

Require Light Some Light No Light

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MERGING PATHS:

‘Merging Paths’ is a boat building hub and marine research and exhibition centre. It’s design draws inspiration from the traditional craftsmanship of boat hulls, which consist of a sectioned structural frame, a skin cladding and a shared connection point. These three elements have been re-imagined on an architectural scale in an attempt to merge traditional construction with the modern world.

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STORAGE

STAFF OFFICE

CONSULTATION SPACE

BREAK ROOM

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WORK BAY 2

WORK BAY 1

ADMIN

DISPLAY SPACE

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ENTRANCE

HARED WORKSPACE

STORAGE

WORK BAY 3

ROBOT LAB 1

ROBOT LAB 2

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Skin Design

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CORROBOREE CENTRE:

The design of this Corroboree centre was inspired by the traditional clapstick rhythms heard within Corroboree ceremonies. A grid structure was formed with 3 different rhythms where every ‘on beat’ established a closed space and every ‘off beat’ established a void space. This sense of rhythm carries through the building with hallways created according to the length of an average stride (762mm) so as occupants have the ability to create and hear their own rhythm.

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performance s performance space

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w/c and change room

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space2

performance space

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storage and services

w/c and change room

staff room

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HANG-OVER:

This project explored temporary topographies for a one night food and architecture festival in Christchurch, New Zealand. A design was pursued with the use of modules created from coat hangers. These were used to produce a total series of four geometries; a triangle, square, pentagon and hexagon which would serve as the basis of the design. The final design proposal was to serve as a backdrop and feature wall for the stage area at the festival.

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THE VOID:

Utilising digital processes this ambiguous design was created and fabricated using over 16,000 zip-ties. This piece was installed in Swinburne’s Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre.

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Fabrication Process

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Digital Model

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Physical Model

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38.8:

This research project explores tectonic systems; using the concept of tessellation as the basis for investigation. Through parametric modelling, an interlocking tessellation system was conceptualised. With a number of constraints, the amount of unique construction components can be made infinitely or finitely variable. A coding system was also integrated within the design to allow for viable construction.

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Tesselation variables

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Teeth Length: 1

Teeth Length: 10

Teeth Length: 25

Teeth Length: 30

Teeth Length: 15

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Coding System

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E: amynucc@gmail.com P: 0423 577 814 IG: @amynuccio

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