PORTFOLIO Annabelle Roper
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Contents 5 Cv 6 Woven Interaction University High School Extension
12 organic elegance Parametric Ballroom Installation
20 Boat House Tadao Ando Inspired Boat House
26 Deconstruction Understanding Construction and Structural Systems
28 sleeping pod Digital Fabrication and Design
32 Professional work Work Completed at Coy Yiontis Architects
34 A place for secrets Pavilion On and Within Herring Island
38 creative pursuits Other Creative Works I Enjoy
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About Me
Growing up in Melbourne within a diverse community and sustainably focused environment has fostered my interest in thoughtful, responsive design that contributes positively to society and reflects the vibrant communities around it. I aspire to design spaces that evoke an emotional response through the experience of curated moments. Being in the outdoors brings me immense joy, awe and peacefulness, and I strive to bring this same feeling into my designs to create spaces that cause people to stop and enjoy the present moment and space around them. Through architecture, I want to create spaces that both inspire and comfort people, while also respecting and enhancing the priceless, natural world around us. I feel that travel is important as it causes you to reflect upon and become aware of the world around you with renewed curiosity. Travel allows you to observe different ways of living and the influence that this has on the architecture that societies build. There are always multiple ways to approach a problem and by combining different perspectives and keeping an open mind we are able to create unique responses for each situation.
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Cv Annabelle Roper student architect
Experience
education 2018
2017 & 2018
Bachelor of Environments - Major Architecture University of Melbourne
Coy Yiontis Architects Student Intern In this small practice I have been exposed to much of the architectural process from initial consultation to media publications. This involved measuring up properties and creating the existing drawings and models. I have learnt much about the specification process and the client architect communications. I have been tasked with ensuring accuracy and clarity in the final documentation stage of projects. 2017 Irons McDuff Architects Student Intern I assisted in fixture and lighting selection and quoting. I worked on electrical plans and internal elevations ensuring accuracy on the specifications and drawings. All outdoor fixtures were chosen for endurance in the coastal environment. I participated in office meetings and learnt much about different stages of the architectural processes from this close-knit studio.
2013 International Baccalaureate Lauriston Girls School
Awards William CW Chen Award Bachelor of Environments Melbourne School of Design Awarded to the top student in the third year subject Construction Design
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Dean’s Honours Award - Year 2 Bachelor of Environments Melbourne School of Design Awarded for outstanding academic achievement in 2017 2016
Dean’s Honours Award - Year 1 Bachelor of Environments Melbourne School of Design Awarded for outstanding academic achievement in 2016
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Rookie of the Year Hotham Snowsports School Awarded to best new hire ski instructor
2014 & 2015 Kirbys Design Architects Student Intern In this studio I was given experience in measureups and producing existing pans, planning restrictions and had an introduction to contract administration. I was also responsible for photographing projects for publicity and marketing. 2016 & 2017 Niseko International Ski School Ski Instructor My job was to provide quality lessons to a range of people from toddlers to adult private lessons. My aim was to improve their skills in a safe environment while simultaneously helping them enjoy their holiday by exploring all that the mountain has to offer with an experience tailored to the students specific needs. The instructor role is much like the role of an architect where you are guiding your client to a shared goal through a personalised and planned process. 2015 & 2016 Document Corp Office Assistant I assisted my co-workers with anything they required such as proof reading an email or double checking their work. I was also tasked with indexing large quantities of files for clients into the online document storage program our company created. I was valued in my role for my teamwork skills, organisation and accuracy.
programs Rhino Grasshopper Archicad Revit Autocad
Photoshop InDesign Illustrator Artlantis
strengths Cooperative Passionate Easily Approachable Adaptive
Organised Driven Honest Detail Oriented
Contact a: 81 Rowena Pde Richmond, Vic, Aus 3121 t: 0478 627 466 e: roperannabelle@gmail.com 5
Woven Interaction University High School Extension Year: Focus: Programs: Collaboration:
2017 Design of large scale project Archicad, Photoshop, InDesign Solo
Woven Interaction University High School Extension
View from existing school to new extension
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The brief for this studio was to design the extension to University High School to accommodate more students and facilitate new programs. The aim with this design is to reintegrate the school’s campus with the community by weaving it into the existing urban fabric. The form of the building was found by analysing the pattern of the weave from the existing school and the surrounding buildings and blending them the fill in the vast hole in the fabric. University High School considers itself to be a part of the larger local community through many of its actions but this is not reflected in its physical form. The new proposal for the school calls for a greater connection with the surrounding community through the program of shared sporting facilities with Melbourne University and opportunities for shared public and private use of space in the cafe, cinema and gym spaces. This extension offers a chance to reconnect the campus with the local city fabric.
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2 Library book returns
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3 Staff room
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5 Quiet Study
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7 Meeting Rooms 8 Computer Lab 9 Library Stacks 10 Pyramid Seat 11 Cafe 12 Cinema 13 Kitchenette
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Ground Floor Plan
Site analysis
Student use of campus
Woven Interaction University High School Extension
Existing Building Fabric
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Structural Section A (Originally 1:100 on A0 Poster)
Flow to site
Concept Development
existing fabric of campus
existing fabric of surrounding buildings
combined fabric woven together
new weave given form
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Section 2 (originally 1:200 on A0 poster)
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3 Staff room 6 Study Nooks 18 Toilets 20 Roof Garden 21 Void 22 Classroom
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Netball Court
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View of Entry
Roof Garden
North Elevation
organic elegance Parametric Ballroom Installation Year: Focus: Programs: Collaboration:
2017 Parametric design and process Rhino, Grasshopper, InDesign Partner
Page title Parametric Ballroom Installation
front view of curtain
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In this subject we explored the potential of parametric design through the brief of designing a wall installation for a ballroom. We analysed the material performance of our chosen material, felt and used these findings to create a sculptural hanging piece. Through many prototypes we developed a grasshopper algorithm that responded to the unique flexing capabilities of felt and created a bespoke product that was functional and designed to fit the modern ballroom style. The
sculpture both reduced reverberated noise and filtered light and sight lines through the windows. The curves of the fabric reflect the flow and movement in a ballroom, with people dancing, dresses flowing and music and chatter rising and falling. Through parametric design we were able to imbue the elegance of a ballroom through controlled and organic manipulation in our final design.
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front view of curtain
Elevation Side
Elevation Front
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Site Analysis
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Entry Flows
Sides Viewed on Entry
Least Interrupted Surfaces
Column Options
Hanging Between Columns Options
Wall Option
Sound Sources
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Light Filtration
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Prototype Development
Proto 1. Detail testing folding and sewing
Proto 1. detail testing semicircular openings
Proto 2. Accumulation of bulges of different sizes
Proto 3. Testing a small scale full curtain
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Back view of 1:5 final model
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Proto 1. successful bulges and over kinked bulge
Proto 4. Organic shape, curved around column
Proto 1. Forward and backward bulges
Proto 2. patterning ruining curve
Proto 5. Testing different width strips
Proto 6. Testing different connections
Back of final model
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Iteration Matrix - Condensed
Random panels on surface with bulged panels
Panels bulging from line attractor
map lines of spin field particle trajectory, projected onto graph mapped surface, loft.
Bulges of varying heights off a grid
Thin bulges of different heights off a curved surface
Controlled base lines through arrayed points on curves
Strips and bulges from base lines, too dramatic
Bulges more smooth, but ends too messy
Strips line up nicely, strips get too thin to be constructed
Many more bulges for more interest but
Final model with areas of dense and soft bulges
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Reconstructed model of weaving carbon fibre pavilion
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Material Testing
We tested the material to see the limit of the bending of the felt. In this test the felt curved nicely and had no kinks. We believe this is because the felt had been manipulated before the test so it could bend easily.
Steps for Construction
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1. laser cut unrolled strips from 3mm felt
2. slot male connection into female connection on subsequent panel
3. cut steel wire to lengths determined by algorithm
4. connect steel wire to rod and top panel of installation crimping to secure
6. fix rod to columns raising the installation at the same time
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Full project: https://issuu.com/annabelleroper/
Boat House Tadao Ando Inspired Boat House Year: Focus: Programs: Collaboration:
2016 Design using a masters formal ideas Archicad, Photoshop, InDesign Solo
oat House Tadao Ando Inspired Boat House
View of boat house from pier
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In this subject we studied the work of Tadao Ando to determine the formal ideas in his designs. The brief for our design was a public boathouse with a cafe, restaurant and rental facilities within the city. My design separates the functions of the boat
house into two separate wings that reflect the row of existing boathouses. My boat house enhances and expands the cultural hub of Melbourne by including four key things Melbourne is known for: the Yarra, sport, food and art.
Section A
West Elevation
Boat House Tadao Ando Inspired Boat House
Corridor beside Pool
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Context Map: 1 Federation Square, 2 Birrarung Marr, 5 Hamer Hall
7. Boat Storage 8. Boat Workshop 9. Toilets 10. Roof Deck 11. Service Entry 12. Dock
oat House Tadao Ando Inspired Boat House
LEGEND 1. Kiosk 2. Cafe 3. Restaurant 4. Kitchen 5. Hire Counter 6. Office
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Geometry
Circulation
Natural Light
Axis & Alignment
KOSHINO HOUSE
BOAT HOUSE
ANDO’S FORMAL IDEAS
Plan view of model
Boat House Tadao Ando Inspired Boat House
Model view towards river
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Deconstruction Understanding Construction and Structural Systems Year: Focus: Programs: Collaboration:
2017 Understanding construction and documentation Archicad, Model Making Solo
Deconstruction Understanding Construction and Structural Systems
Facade of Building Model
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This subject aimed to give us a thorough understanding of the construction of a building and the purpose of every element. We were each given a portion of an existing building and were asked to draw an axonometric with all the elements exposed. Building on this we then built
Detail of gutter, roofing and waterproofing
a model showing all of the details of the building down to the nails. This subject thoroughly went through foundations, structure, cladding and detailing. I was capable of identifying issues in hypothetical situations and providing solutions.
Deconstruction Understanding Construction and Structural Systems
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sleeping pod Digital Fabrication and Design Year: Focus: Programs: Collaboration:
2015 Digital Fabrication Rhino, InDesign Group
Sleeping Pod Digital Fabrication and Design
Detail of interior
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In this project we created a sleeping pod that responded to the personal space of the user. This project introduced me to the process of digital design and fabrication, resulting in a unique, purpose specific product. The design responded
to ideas of personal space by creating a strong protective external layer and a soft diffusing inner layer that create a comfortable place to nap on a university campus at a desk without feeling vulnerable.
View of top of model
View of Sleeping Pod in use
Sleeping Pod Digital Fabrication and Design
Detail of interior
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Sleeping Pod Digital Fabrication and Design
Prototype Development
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Prototype 1
Prototype 1
Prototype 2
Prototype 2: exploded view
Plan of Model
Perspective of Model
Detail of exterior
Construction Method
gluing laser cut boards together
taping plastic tube together
exploded axonometric
Sleeping Pod Digital Fabrication and Design
sewing rope layer to sheer material
tying rope layer together
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Professional work Work Completed at Coy Yiontis Architects 2016 & 2017 Assistance in design of high end residential project autocad, revit, Photoshop, InDesign team
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Pilley Street Ground Floor Plan
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In the above project, I was responsible for preparing this project for an award submission. This included adjusting the drawings to presentation style and drawing the landscaping features. I was also present
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Dunn House - Existing Plan In the Dunn House project I completed the site measure up with a partner, documenting everything necessary for me to draw up existing plans once we returned to the office.
On the Dark House project I completed the fixtures and fittings schedule and the materials schedule, ordered samples of materials that were required and ensured the codes on the drawings were correct. I was also tasked with inserting all the detail notes and codes on this Revit based project.
In the Seawind project I was responsible for completing the fixtures and fittings schedule. I was also given the task of proof-reading the drawings for accuracy and consistency. 31
A place for secrets Pavilion On and Within Herring Island Year: Focus: Programs: Collaboration:
2015 Design on above and under the earth Archicad, Photoshop, InDesign Solo
A Place for Secrets Pavilion On and Within Herring Island
View through peel beams towards pavilion
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Herring Island is an intriguing location hidden in a corner of the Yarra River, where adventure is abundant. This pavilion designed on the island takes the visitor on a journey off the paths on Herring Island, drawing them in with scattered timber beams strewn across the ground. The
beams turn into large timber fingers peeling up off the ground to reveal an undulating bridge. hidden under the ridge a concrete pavilion peels open the earth to offer a secret sanctuary to slow down, listen and pause from the world around you.
A Place for Secrets Pavilion On and Withing Herring Island
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A Place for Secrets Pavilion On and Within Herring Island
Site Analysis
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Shadows
Sight lines to Herring Island
Circulation and usage map
Location Plan
View From River
A Place for Secrets Pavilion On and Withing Herring Island
View Towards River
Conceptual model
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creative pursuits Other Creative Works I Enjoy
Creative Pursuits Other Creative Works I Enjoy
Photography: Bottle Bug
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Collage: The Unusual
Hand Drawing Swedish Bridge
Wheel Thrown Ceramics:
Creative Pursuits Other Creative WOrks I Enjoy
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Life Drawing
THANK YOU FOR READING TO THE END OF MY PORTFOLIO If you want to talk more about my work you can reach me at E: roperannabelle@gmail.com M: +61 478 627 466 L: www.linkedin.com/in/annabelle-roper-148517165