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BA (Hons) Architecture Portfolio Liverpool John Moores University
About me I am an avid learner dedicated to gaining new skills. Fascinated by and value the importance of climate responsive architecture and the reclamation of abandoned sites and materials. Eager to express my interpretation through different mediums. Outside of university I am a travel enthusiast who has visited four out of seven continents with the goal to continue to emerge myself in different cultures and architectural practises.
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Contents BA Year 3 Semester 2: Hortus College
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BA Year 3 Semester 1: In the Trees
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BA Year 2 Semester 2: The Library of the Future Physical Models
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Internship Abroad 2019:
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Inspired by Ebenezer Howards Garden City, this project explores the themes of combining city and rural life .In the transformation of the abandoned railway tracks located in Birkenhead, the project focuses on the values and qualities that this space will give back to the neighbourhood through education and leisure. Through a series of garden spaces with different purposes Birkenhead will be the new city garden which gives back to the community. The agricultural college will be the home for honing agricultural skills through interactive workshops and a private education taught in laboratories. Between the proposed seed bank and college lies the railway which will be used as community allotments in a sheltered space as well as an area for hosting harvesting events and social exhibitions.
FARMING / COMMUNITY / OPEN EDUCATION
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1 - Community Hall 2 - Community Allotments 3 - Community Orchards 4 - Market 5 - Flower Beds 6 - Hortus College 7 - Greenhouses 8 - Linear Garden 9 - Vertical Farm
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TRANSPARENCY AND LIGHT
RE-PURPOSED AGGREGATES
VARIETY OF PLANTS
RECLAIMED PALLETS
RECLAIMED BRICKS
PLANTING FOR WILDLIFE
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LEVEL 3 Greenhouse Laboratories A&B Lecture Theatre Library
LEVEL 1 Lecture Hall A&B Classrooms Washrooms Staff Room
LEVEL 0 Reception Exhibition Space Open Laboratory Auditorium Seed Library Cafe Indoor Flower Beds
LEVEL -1 Allotment Garden Tool Shed Compost Bin Open Auditorium
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1 - Roof Black monocrystaline photovoltaic modules Battens Waterproof membrane Zinc Roofing Counter battens/ventilation gap Roof membrane Wood fibre thermal insulation Spruce laminated timber sheeting Gutter with irrigation pipe
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2 -Window Timber (white fir) / aluminium, Triple glazed
4 - Third Floor floor finish; Dry screed Wood-fibre footfall insulation Separation board Dry levelling compound Polymer membrane Cross-laminated timber ceiling Gypsum plasterboards 5 - External Wall Vertical slats, white fir Horizontal battens Vertical battens Diffusion-open weather-tight membrane Wood-fibre insulation Timber studs / hemp fibre insulation OSB board, with airtight sealed joints Timber battens / hemp-fibre insulation Plasterboard Mineral fibre acoustic insulation Three-ply board, white fir 6 - Raft Foundation Calcium sulphate screed Watertight membrane Reinforced concrete Wood-fibre footfall insulation Mineral wool thermal insulation 7 - Paving Cobblestone paving Sand Cement Earth
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PRODUCED PRODUCEDBY BYAN ANAUTODESK AUTODESKSTUDENT STUDENTVERSION VERSION
3 - Green Wall Hydroponics system for outdoor landscaping Tubular steel supporting structure Rainwater Irrigation system with nutrient solution Plant panelling Growing medium Capillary Break Dripline Drainage gutter for excess water
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In the Trees The design concept for this proposed project is a response to applying biomimetic solutions to how the building works without intentionally shaping the building in a stereotypical biomorphic design. The main programs are demonstrated to showcase how the buildings main purpose is to treat and find cures for tree diseases and exhibit them to the public to be more environmentally conscious. Tree diseases are some of the main causes for deforestation therefore this research is important. 2021 Portfolio Gracious Muzamhindo
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TEMPORARY GALLERY AUDITORIUM LOBBY EXHIBITION CENTRE LABORATORY STAFF ROOM LIBRARY READING NOOKS
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1 - TEMPORARY GALLERY 2 - AUDITORIUM 3 - BIKE SHED 4 - LIFT 5 - LOBBY
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Inspired by trees, the main material will be wood cladding for the interior and exterior, which is a sustainable material. Due to the forest like nature of the Festival Gardens site, the building to blend with nature. It is however, a space for the public as well, allowing them access to flow through the hill and educate themselves on the way.
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Lower Ground ‘see-through’ Auditorium
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Structure is a combination of loadbearing and a frame structure. The loadbearing walls also function as retaining walls. Therefore are made from concrete but will have the internal and external facade of wood. Beams and joists are present to help the horizontal and vertical spanning capabilities.
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Abutting the boundary of Everton park, what is currently the Rupert lane recreational ground used for viewing the landscape of Liverpool is proposed to become a children’s library. Working within the terrain, the design will offer a distinct divide between the primary spaces; entrance and communal reading area. Which will have public access where both parents and kids can share stories in an open and safe space. The primary spaces will be divided by levels to ensure privacy from the secondary spaces, which will occupy the storytelling zones, sleeping area and the play area. 31
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1 GREEN ROOF: MEADOW PLANTING 180 MM VEGETATION LAYER POLYESTER FILTER MEMBRANE APPROX. 20 MM FINE GRAVEL 250 MM REINF. CONCRETE FLOOR 35 MM THERMAL INSULATION 10MM CONCRETE CEILING FINISH 200MM X 200MM DRAINING SYSTEM 2 SKYLIGHT: DOUBLE GLAZING: 2 8 MM LAM. SAFETY GLASS + 20 MM CAVITY + 2 8 MM LAMINATED SAFETY GLASS WITH SOLAR COATING; U VALUE = 2.0 W/M2K 3 2 12.5 RAMMED EARTH FINISH 200 MM REINFORCED CONCRETE INSTALLATIONS SHAFT 100MM THERMAL INSULATION 10M TANKING 4 DRAINAGE LAYER: PP MAT ON 12 MM POLYTHENE STUDDED MEMBRANE 5 50 MM CONCRETE TOPPING
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Model making is a kill s is often replaced by B two models I created Robie House which w as a precedent study . year project called a pl designed to store Afr the glass tub
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First Year Project - A Place for Crafting
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Summer Internship 2019 During a 2 month summer internship at Domos - Design Management Service, Malta, I assisted a team of in-house designers, architects and engineers to ensure their ongoing projects were completed to the best of my capabilities. Here I became proficient at AutoCAD through drawing multiple plans and sections for residential expansions. Here is a series of photos to capture my experience.
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Curriculum Vitae Mobile - +447453291845 Email - gracious.muzamhindo@gmail.com
Work Experience
Extra Curricular / Volunteering / Hobb
05/2019 – 07/2019 ARCHITECTURAL INTERN, DOMOS
Volunteering with Zimbabwean Women’s O with the Zimbabwean Women Organization Relations Resource Centre and funded by the events promoting women and diversity.
Assisted in drawing plans, sections and elevations in AutoCad with a team of architects where the projects were retrofits and residential expansions. Developed time management and software skills. In addition to gaining insight on how abroad practises function and ex;experiencing first had different cultures for a long period of time. 06/2015 – 07/2015 WORK EXPERIENCE, LAING O’ROUKE Worked with a variety of departments to gain insight into the industry for 1 month. Responsible for entering data into Microsoft Excel before sending to clients. I was also taught how to use the 3D Software EcoDomus. Developed Microsoft office skills. 08/2018 – 2021 WAITRESS, SYFT AGENCY Working with customers in a variety of different locations from different backgrounds. Developed communication and customer/client care skills.
Education 2018//2021 BA (HONS) ARCHITECTURE, LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY Awaiting Result 2016/2018 A LEVEL, LORETO SIXTH FORM COLLEGE English Literature , Art and Design ,Mathematics
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Participated in the RIBA Black History Month Collective Organisation.
Volunteered for the LJMU Reciprocal Mento staff were partnered with senior members of identity and the attainment gap.
I completed the RIBA Future Architects me months gaining more insight into life in practis ongoing and completed projects via drawing
A member of the RIBA North West Family Sc 3-4 practising architects at different stages discussions and post graduation advice..
Whenever possible, experiencing other cultu travel is a key hobbie of mine as there is an ab architecture.
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Organisation (ZIWO). Took part in a project supported by the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Race e National Lottery Heritage Fund. Facilitating
•Communication – Excellent communicational skills both oral and written developed as part of the degree through engaging in discussions with peers and tutors on areas of improvement/
h 2020 Instagram taker with the Momentum
•Collaboration – Experience working in professional teams through group projects where the importance of teamwork is heightened.
oring Programme where BAME students and f faculty to tackle conversations of race and
entoring scheme across the course of six se, the business of architecture and studying g and site visits .
cheme, where 2 students are partnered with s in their career to create a safe space fore
•Organizational – Demonstrated by maintaining a high academic standard while working part and run for BAME Part Time officer for the university 2020/2021 •IT – Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, •Presentations – Through my communication skills, public speaking and engaging with clients or at meeting and events is achievable. •Listening – An essential skill when working with others which links back to communication. Developed through education therefore I take criticism well and use it to pick up new skills and grow.
ures through both domestic and international bundance to learn about historic and modern
References Available Upon Request
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