Rocha Evans, Isabella

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INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE BA HONS

ISABELLA ROCHA EVANS

My name is Isabella and I’m a third year Interior Architecture student, based in Merseyside. I have recently completed my studies and will be graduating in July 2024. I am extremely enthuisiastic about embarking on a career with either an Architectural or Interior Design Practice in the near future.

Having spent much of my childhood competing in some of the most awe inspiring theaters in the country, I have always been fascinated by interior design, architecture and our built environment. I have developed a respect for our historic gems as well as modern masterpieces. I have found it really rewarding to have the opportunity to develop design projects repurposing beautiful old building’s in my own city. What I used to see as sad and unloved I now see as exciting opportunities bursting with potential. I have developed the skills, passion, vision and drive that I believe is required to see complex projects through to successful completion.

I invite you to explore my portfolio which shows a selection of the projects that I have completed at University that intends to demonstrate my creative potential and technical proficiency. I have chosen designs that showcase a variety of creative and functional concepts which I feel are also marketable.

EDUCATION

Liverpool John Moore’s University

2021-2024

Gap Year 2020

Birkenhead Sixth Form College

2018-2020

Upton Hall School

2013-2018

SKILLS

BA YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2

CDP DESIGN & TECHNICAL

REPURPOSEMNT OF A HOTEL IN THE LISTED FORMER NATWEST BUILDING, CASTLE STREET, LIVERPOOL.

HOST BUILDING’S EXISTING LISTED ROOF DETAILS

PURLINS ARE THE BEAMS THAT RUN HORIZONTLY TO SUPPORT THE MIDSPAN OF THE RAFTERS.

EXPOSED RAFTERS WHICH EXTEND FROM THE RIDGE TO THE WALL PLATE TO SUPPORT THE ROOF. THE RAFTERS ARE TRIMMED OUT FOR THE OPENING IN THE WINDOW FRAME.

ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ROOF THERE ARE BATTENS WHICH ARE MADE FROM TIMBER, LIKELY TO BE NAILED ON TO THE ROOF, LIKE MOST BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED AROUND THIS PERIOD (1898). BATTENS ARE A SECONDARY FRAMEWORK USED AS SPACERS TO RAISE THE SURFACE OF A MATERIAL, FOR ANOTHER MATERIAL TO BE FIXED ONTO, PROTECTING THE ENDURANCE OF THE MAIN STRUCTURE.

ROOF TILES HAVE BEEN NAILED ON, OVERLAPPING EACHOTHER TO DETER RAIN WATER FROM ENTERING CREATING AN EFFECTIVE WEATHER TIGHT BARRIER. THE OVERLAP TENDS TO BE ANYWHERE BETWEEN 75MM AND 100MM DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF TILE AND PITCH OF THE ROOF.

LEAD FLASHING ON THE OUTSIDE OF WINDOWS AND THE CHIMNEY WHICH ALSO MINIMISE THE RISK OF RAINWATER PENETRATION.

THE ROOF OF THE CASTLE STREET ELEVATION WILL BE REMOVED AND REFURBISHED

THE CAST IRON ESCAPE STAIRS WILL BE REMOVED AS THEY TAKE AWAY FROM THE AESTHETIC OF THE PROPOSED ATRIUM.

THE REAR (HIGHLIGHTED) HALF OF THE BUILDING WHICH IS NOT LISTED WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE FIRST FLOOR UP, READY FOR THE NEXT PHASES OF WORK.

THE ROOF VORTEX WILL THEN BE IMPORTED AND FIXED IN PLACE.

THE RECONSTRUCTED BUILDING WOULD CONSIST OF A CONCRETE FRAME THE COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE BACK END OF THE BUILDING.

THIS STRUCTURE WILL BE CONSTRUCTED ON THE MAIN EXISTING STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAME AND WALLS,

WHEN DEMOLISHING BUILDINGS, ESPECIALLY ONES OF SUCH AGE, IT IS IMPORTANT FOR CONTRACTORS TO BE SURE THEY ARE NOT BEING EXPOSED TO ASPESTOS THAT MAY BE EXISTING WITHIN WALLS OF ANY BUILDING BUILT BEFORE 2000.

THE POOL WILL BE SUPPORTED BY BEAMS WITHIN BOTH OF THE WALLS THAT RUN PARALLEL TO THE LENGTH OF THE POOL.

IN THIS PROPOSAL, THE VORTEX ‘BREAKS THROUGH’ THE FLOOR OF THE ATRIUM. IT COMES DOWN THROUGH THE CEILING RESTAURANT BELOW. ALTHOUGH IN THIS VISUAL THE RESTAURANT IS NOT VISIBLE AS IT IS PAST THE SECTION LINE, THE SECTION SHOWS THE ALIGNMENT OF THE VORTEX IN RELATION TO THE REST OF THE BUILDING.

VORTEX MODELLING ISABELLA

SECTION THROUGH VORTEX WITH RESOLVED CONSTRUCTION DETAIL FOR ALTERNATIVE DESIGN

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STEEL BEAMS TO TRIM OPENING IN ATRIUM FLOOR

TIE RODS 15-20MM DIAMETER

10MM STEEL FLAT FORMED INTO RING

STEEL RAINWATER COLLECTION BOWL WITH WASTE OFFSET TO ALLOW CLEANING AND WASTE

TILED TOP TO I BEAM

TILED ATRIUM FLOOR FINISH

3 1 2

10MM STEEL FLAT FORMED INTO RING WITH STEEL FINISH

CONCRETE FLOOR

SUPERLUX/ PLY SUBFRAME

STEEL BEAM

TIMBER SUB FRAME

TIE RODS 15-20MM DIAMETER

SECTION THROUGH VORTEX FITTING AND STABILISING DETAIL 3

DRAINAGE FOR RAINWATER/ WASTE

SECTION THROUGH VORTEX FITTING AND STABILISING DETAIL ADAPTED I BEAM DETAIL 2

N FLANGE WITH A HOLE TO SECURE TIE RODS ON CONNECTING TO VORTEX ENABLING IT TO STAND

HOTEL BEDROOM PERSPECTIVES

ISABELLA ROCHA EVANS

RAFTERS 400MM APART. PURLIN

SPRAY FOAM WILL INSULATE THE NEWLY BUILT PART OF THE BUILDING.

REINFORCED CONCRETE

TOUGHENED GLASS

PERSPECTIVE VISUALS

ISABELLA ROCHA EVANS

UNDER FLOOR HEATING MECHANICAL VENTILATION

NATURAL PURGE VENTILATION THROUGH EXISTING WINDOWS

HEATING FROM RADIATORS

BA YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1

DESIGN PROJECT

REPURPOSEMNT OF OFFICES IN THE LISTED FORMER BANK OF ENGLAND BUILDING, CASTLE STREET, LIVERPOOL.

KEY PERSPECTIVE VISUALS

MATERIALITY

Rustic Terracota Fireplace Tiling

Homely Feature Wallpaper

Reclaimed bricks to resemble the existing bullion yard

Veneered Oak Fascia

Decorative Veneered oak fins

Structural exposed beam/ floor joist for floor above Ceramic non-slip tiles Timber Flooring

PHYSICAL MODEL AT 1:100

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC

BA YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1

TECHNICAL STUDY

Oak Veneer Fascia Natural light through skylight

LED light within Stud Partition Cavity

170/50 Softwood timberpackers

Concrete ring Beam

DETAIL OF EXPOSED CANTILEVERED JOISTS BETWEEN FLOORS

SECTION THROUGH OFFICE HUT WITH STRUCTURAL CONSIDERATIONS

Log burner to exhaust through chimney and through the saw tooth roof of the bullion yard.

50mm insulation for sound and warmth

Ply wood with Oak Veneer Fins

‘Plant on’ glulam formers

ISABELLA ROCHA EVANS

BA YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2

DESIGN & TECHNICAL

PROJECT

REFURBISHMENT OF YOUTH CENTRE, IN TOXTETH LIVERPOOL

Proposed Sections

1: 20 PHYSICAL MODELS & TECHNICAL DETAILS

An opening in the wall of this size would be desirable but may only be possible in a room with a higher ceiling. this is because an 8m long rsj would require a significantly larger vertical space above the folding doors in order to fit within the wall. an alternative to this could be the use of 2x 4m rsj (i beams) above the bi-folds, which would also be a more cost effective option.

CURRICULUM VITAE

DOB: 26/11/2001

Email address: brochaevans@yahoo.co.uk

Mobile: 07832166190

Address: 6 DeGrouchy Street, West Kirby, Wirral CH48 5DX

About Me:

A motivated self-starter with an excellent record of time keeping and attendance. I enjoy working as part of a team but am also able to take initiative when necessary. I am able to show varied experience to draw upon but I am also keen to learn new skills and bring a positive attitude to new situations, while also putting to use my excellent people skills when interacting with customers and other colleagues.

I am currently approaching the end of my university course, Interior Architecture (BA HONS), and my plan is to utilise my degree and start taking the first steps to starting my career after summer 2024. I am extremely keen to take up any related opportunity that comes my way.

I am conscientious and confident in terms of my course related abilities, and I am working towards a 1st class degree. Skills that I have learnt on my course include; AutoCad, Sketchup, Revit, InDesign presentations, Wall pin ups, speaking to and negotiating with clients in our live project modules, presenting in front of large groups, cost estimating and budgeting and construction detail work. My home address is on the Wirral but I am currently living in a flat Liverpool city center

My hobbies include dancing, walking my dogs, cycling and exploring cities and their architecture.

Languages:

English: Proficient User C2

Spanish: Independent User B1

Previous Experience:

Hospitality, Bar Staff and Hostessing

Company / Organization: Arc Recruitment, Liverpool

Sector / Industry: Hospitality & tourism

Time Period: Feb, 2022 to present

Description:

The work I do through Arc includes: Hostessing or Bar and food service for Liverpool and Everton’s matchdays, The Titanic Hotel restaurant, Haydock and Chester racecourse, Creamfields festival, silver service in the Patrons lounge at The Open golf tournament, Goodison Park’s Boardroom and the player’s lounge and Anfield’s players’ boxes.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Advertisement and Promotions at Modo, Liverpool

Sector / Industry: Communication & Media & PR

Time Period: Oct, 2023 to Dec, 2023

Description:

I worked seasonal events in a bar/ night club in Liverpool. I also did one off shoots for this bar, such as a featuring role for their official Christmas ‘Alpine themed’ advertisement, poster and promotional videos for social media content in 2023. Sales Assistant at Flannels (Sports Direct Fraser’s Group), Liverpool Sector / Industry: Retail

Time Period: Jun, 2022 to Oct, 2023

Description: Required a wide range of product and brand knowledge across many different brands including: shoes, bags, accessories, sunglasses, clothes, swimwear, fragrances, skin care and makeup. This involved meeting personal weekly sales targets and earning commission, through selling the products we had in store or making sales on the iPad to get delivered to store.

Logistics Officer for CSP, Hoylake Sector / Industry: Logistics

Time Period: Jun, 2023 to Aug, 2023

Description:

Temporary events work during my summer break from university, at The Golf Open tournament- before the tournament and during the de-rig. Had to communicate to colleagues on site and at site reporting through radios and check accreditation before letting contractors and vehicles (lorries, vans, cars) onsite through the gate. Also, had to scan contractors and vehicles out and always track numbers onsite. Each of these shifts were 12-hour shifts.

Sales Assistant at Morrisons Plc, West Kirby

Sector / Industry: Retail & Wholesale

Time Period: May, 2020 to Jun, 2022

Description:

Key worker during COVID-19 on the click and collect department and tills. The early shifts consisted of picking and scanning the orders, and the later shifts consisted of greeting customers with their orders and discussing missing and substituted items. A lot of the customers were regulars meaning some great customer relationships were formed over the 2+ years. As well as the click and collect, my role consisted of doing the home delivery picking and, sometimes, delivering. This was aimed at vulnerable customers who got their weekly shop delivered during the pandemic. This involved interpreting a phone call transcript and picking the items they described down the phone. I also had to make phone calls to these customers when errors were made in the transcript. I was responsible for delivering the orders to the houses if the driver couldn’t make it. I was also trained on the customer service counter, the cafe and the kiosk and switched between departments when required.

Assistant Interior Designer and receptionist at Castree Design and Relocation Ltd, West Kirby

Sector / Industry: Architecture & Construction

Time Period: Jun, 2019 to Jul, 2019

Description: Short term work experience at an Architectural Interior Design and Relocation company. Work consisted of customer service, answering the phone, general admin and communicating with customers.

Work Pre-school Assistant at St-Agnes Nursery, West Kirby

Sector / Industry: Education & Training

Time Period: Jun, 2017 to Jul, 2017

Description: Short term experience while at school. Required patience, empathy and communicating with a new age group.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Education & Qualifications:

Degree in Interior Architecture BA (HONS)

Liverpool John Moore’s University – Liverpool September 2021 to Present

A Level in Maths (C), Psychology (B), Sociology (C)

Birkenhead Sixth Form College – Merseyside September 2018 to June 2020

GCSE in English Language (6), English Spoken language (Merit), English Literature (6), Maths Higher (6), Combined Science Trilogy Part 1 (7), Combined Science (Trilogy) Part 2 (7), Religious Studies (7), Spanish (6), Drama (6), Geography (5), Sports leaders (pass)

Upton Hall School – Wirral

September 2013 to July 2018

Dance Awards

Royal Academy of Dance – Vocational Ballet Qualifications: Advanced 1 Advanced Foundation

Intermediate Foundation

Royal Academy of Dance – Ballet Grades 1 – 8

IDTA – Tap Grades 1 – 5

As a Teenager I performed in yearly professional pantomimes, such as Cinderella, at Christmas time.

I was in a national dance competition team from the ages of 5 until the age of 17. This required cooperation and teamwork as we performed as a group with high levels of encouragement and enthusiasm within the team in order to get placed. When I turned 18, I chaperoned the younger competition teams who were ages 5 upwards. I currently compete for LJM University’s Dance team.

CONTACTS

Email; brochaevans@yahoo.co.uk

Mobile: 07832166190

LinkedIn: Isabella Rocha Evans

instagram: @isabella._architecture

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ISABELLA ROCHA EVANS

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INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE BA HONS