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CONTENTS CV
PERSONAL WORK Brand development & User interface and experience design
Graphic, product and material design
WORKS IN PRACTICE Fletcher Crane Architects. RIBA Part 1 The Bazeley Partnership RIBA Part 2
FREELANCE WORK Internal spaces of renovation project Figure Image for a Research Paper
POSTGRADUATE The Oxford All-Way A game to educate
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CONTACT Email:
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ashleammason@gmail.com
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Contact number: 07792775099
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> OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY MArch Masters of Architecture studio specialisation: research led design studio > UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN BArch Bachelor of Architecture RIBA Mentorship
>PART 2 ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT
2:1 BArch Hons
> Received an award for Outstanding performance from Burton and South Derbyshire construction college
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A Room for the Everyday Model 1:20 and process
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ACHIEVEMENTS
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EDUCATION
> BSDC CONSTRUCTION COLLEGE BTEC National Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment D*DD (Civil engineering)
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(th)reading the layers of Oxford An architectural game + intervention
UNDERGRADUATE. The sincil stack A community hub
ASHLEA MASON
Location: Cheam, Sutton, Greater London
PROFILE
I have a passion for design and a challenge and enjoy getting hands on and using experiences to both learn and improve. I would describe myself as positive, motivated and independant, with a love for design and a challenge.
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CV
> Won internal group design competition at University of Lincoln
SKILLS
Reflecting on experience I find that problem solving is a key qualitative skill of mine, I enjoy finding different perspectives and learning new ways of approach, whether it applies to a brief or a problem in the design process. I feel comfortable working as part of a team or individually and take any opportunity to learn from others and improve. Experiencing hands on techniques through crafting and making has helped me to understand materials and processes that help to deepen my design knowledge.
> SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE Auto-cad Archi-cad Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe In Design Adobe Premier pro Microsoft Office Revit Sketchup Twinmotion Rendering
3D printing experience laser cutter experience Photography
Building Physical models; Mixed media I have experience and passion in hobby crafts;
Sewing, textile printing, baking and cooking, woodwork, plastics, metalwork, gardening, graphic design and pottery.
FLETCHER CRANE ARCHITECTS. 2021- Sept 2022 Working on a range of projects and scales with a focus been on RIBA stages 1-3 with experience in stages 4-6. Projects include: Conversion and holiday accommodation, listed buildings renovation, residential extension and renovation, internal design and product research, commercial, private charity housing, spatial (Schematic optioning).
> FREELANCE DESIGN WORK UNDER MENTORSHIP OF MAISURIA ARCHITECTS LTD.
2020- 2021
Residential renovation in Croydon. This project worked with an over-seas client and demanded clear communication of designs and products throughout the process; creating a brief, surveying, design, product selection and ordering, managing installation and completion. A valuable experience of managing clients and professionalism.
> PART 1 ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT
THE BAZELEY PARTNERSHIP 2017-2018 Having an involved role in the office, undertaking responsibility and developing professional and client relationships. The Practice focus on bespoke private housing, specialising in conservation Architecture. The office ran openly giving an insight into delegation, professional conduct and project development.
> TRAINEE CAD TECHNICIAN
ROGER BULLIVANT LTD 2013-2014 Working as part of a design team, producing drawings packages for substructures. This role started as an apprenticeship whilst I Studied and completed BTEC construction & the built environment course. This job was a valuable first experience of a professional
environment and what was expected.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT > CAFE ATTENDANT
G&D ICE CREAM PARLOUR AND COFFEE SHOP 2019-2020 Working in a central Oxford chain, this job was fast paced and demanding. This job allowed a strong experience of multi tasking and problem solving in high pressure situations as well as organisation and managerial roles undertaken.
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BRAND DEVELOPMENT, UI + UX DESIGN
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BRAND DEVELOPMENT, UI + UX DESIGN
PERSONAL WORK During the Covid 19 Pandemic I have used this time to get creative. Using up waste materials from a local construction site, from leftover university materials and house hold waste it has become a time of play and keeping busy. The images below are some of the items myself and my partner have been making and testing using waste plastics and recycled materials as part of what started as a distraction became an opportunity to do and remain creative. It has tested and improved my making skills, product design and photography and when we created a platform we gained knowledge through research of other techniques and a community of waste user-uppers.
LARGE PRINT Graphic design
WASTE RE-USE Creating products from common waste
PRODUCT DESIGN made with recycled materials
MATERIAL DESIGN Bio-plastics
The photographs shown top right are of project processes and personal experiences. Whilst studying Architecture it has given me a great opportunity to learn new skills and try new things. I enjoy keeping busy through craft and design, often making something for myself or others and calling on these experiences and processes to resolve design issues. Design has been a passion of mine since childhood and I love to make and try new things, the pictures below show some recent design projects ranging from logo and brand identity to craft kits. Working with new and different procceses has given me a primary education and opportunity to understand materials and their characteristics that I love to apply in my designs.
LOGO DESIGN/ BRAND IDENTITY Design and printed for a sewing business
GRAPHIC PRINT A personalised slogan for a gift
METAL WORK
PERSONAL WORK
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PERSONAL WORK
POTTERY AND CERAMICS
CRAFT KITS Designed, modelled and packaged
POTTERY Raiki dish designed and fired
LEARNING THE PROCESS I enjoy learning new skills and gaining new experiences by being hands on
HANDMADE KNIFE Designed and made as shown above
IMAGES OF FINAL PRODUCTS Developing a design to create a final product or image PAGE 4.
FURNITURE UPCYCLING
Section 06 Proposed Site Plan
Proposed Internal Spaces
Section 04 Proposed Internal Spaces
WORKS IN PRACTICE
Showing Concept Plan B
Showing Concept Plan B
FLETCHER CRANE ARCHITECTS
Proposed garden seating W
Proposed Garden Connection
Storage
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cpd Kitchen
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Showing Concept Plan B
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Communal Seating
Bin store Indicative Layout + location
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Alms House 26
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44 Union Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1RB
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RENDERED INTERNAL IMAGES OF 3D MODEL
WORK IN PRACTICE: FLETCHER CRANE ARCHITECTS
Ammendments
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Proposed Ground Floor Plan
13/04/2022
This project was to modernise the floor plan of a boat house to suit a couple as their second/ weekend home. The property is within local townscape merit listings and required conservation design approaches regarding the river front facade. A heavy research base was needed in regards to history of the site and original plans, products and environmental issues that would impact the proposed layout and use of space, it also required clear visual communication with the clients to help understand the proposals given to them at meetings. Rev Description
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Drawing title
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Figured dimensions only are to be taken from this drawing. All dimensions are to be checked on site before any work is put in hand. Where applicable this drawing must be read in conjunction with additional information prepared by Fletcher Crane Ltd and/ or others.
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Alms Houses Common Room
The Dyers Alms Houses
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Client's name
Fletcher Crane Architects Ltd
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Drawing No
2221
TP(10)20
ANNOTATED PLANS FOR CLIENT PRESENTATION
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FL ET CHER CR A NE A R C H I T E C T S
The Elms houses focused on updating and extending the existing The Dyers Alms Houses communal room with IDEAS 17 a neighbouring house. The brief was to help the running of the charity housing and suitability for those that use the communal spaces. This was a solo project that I ran from initial client meeting to the submission to the charity board.
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WORK IN PRACTICE: FLETCHER CRANE ARCHITECTS
The Dyers Alms Houses PROPOSED 12 PERSPECTIVE SECTION
IDEAS
PROPOSED SECTION
PROPOSED 13 SECTION
The Dyers Alms Houses
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MAI Insulated and protected flow and returns to be extended from cottage and taken into converted accommodation.
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TBP NOTES THE DESIGNS AND LAYOUT IN THE DRAWING ARE COPYRIGHT OF TBP AND MAY NOT BE USED AMENDED OR REPRODUCED FOR ANY PROPOSE WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN APPROVAL OF TBP
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Prepare internal face of existing fabric ready to receive coat of thoroseal damproofing or similar applied in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
THE DRAWING IS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR THE INTENDED PURPOSE AND THE ARCHITECTS ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS ARISING THROUGH UNAUTHORISED USE CONTRACTORS MUST CHECK ALL DIMENSIONS ON SITE. ONLY FIGURED DIMENSIONS ARE TO BE WORKED FROM. TAKE SITE DIMENSIONS FOR ALL FABRICATION WORK REFER ALL DISCREPANCIES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE ARCHITECT FOR CLARIFICATION OR INSTRUCTION BEFORE PUTTING WORK IN HAND
RWP
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Build up threshold below door openings in brick or block from floor slab. Dress DPM around end of slab and back of threshold under timber cill.
Drainage to continue and connect to existing at rear of cottage
Bedroom
WORKS IN PRACTICE
Make good disturbed concrete surface or lay new tiled surface to clients requirements.
RE RWP RWP
SECTION A-A
THE BAZELEY PARTNERSHIP
1:20
Segmental Clay mono ridge 150 x 44 mm c24 Timber Rafter birdsmouthed over wall plates. Build up tops of existing walls where found lose and uneven and generally make good.
RADIATOR FINAL POSITION TBC BY CLIENT
Insitu Concrete Beam
SD EF 30 L/S
SD
Utility SD
Bedroom
Bedroom
Glass roof and construction subject to LBC
HTD TOWEL RAIL
G A R D E N
RESEARCHING PRECEDENT SPACES AND MATERIALS
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INSTANT HOT WATER TANK
EF 15L/S EF 30 L/S
EF 15L/S
Coal Store SVP
RADIATOR FINAL POSITION TBC BY CLIENT
Prepare internal face of existing fabric ready to receive coat of thoroseal damproofing or similar applied in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
Proposed New window to match existing
Utility Make good disturbed concrete surface or lay new tiled surface to clients requirements
G A R D E N FLOOR PLAN
Carefully remove existing roof covering. Lay approved slates laid and fixed with 100mm min head lap to 50mm x 25mm treated sw battens. 150mm x 44mm C24 rafter @ 400 c/cs birdsmouthed over 100mm x 50mm SW wall plate bedden and strapped to top of existing walls. Rafters may be additionally supported by new internal timber frame lining. Insert Kingspan cooltherm K107 125mm thk insulation between rafters. Fix new ceiling to underside of rafters comprising 12.5mm thk gypsum MR plasterboard, finish with 3mm multi skim coat ready for decoration.
NEW INTERNAL THERMAL LINING
CONVERTED PIGGERY
SCALE 1:20
SLATE ROOF
TIMBER
FRAME
Frame up and form new internal timber frame thermal lining around inside of existing perimeter walls. to comprise 75x50mm C16 sw treated timber studs at 400 c/cs fixed to 75 x 50 mm head,sole and base plates. Fix staggered noggins to plasterboard joints. Allow for framing around all openings. Fix breathable membrane eg. tyvek house wrap or similar to cavity face of frame. Insulate frame with 50mm Kingspan Kooltherm K112 framing board between studs. Clad room side face of stud work with 12mm thick WBP plywood sheathing .dress face of sheathing with 500gVCL mechanically fix 12.5mm thk gypsum MR plasterboard, finish with 3mm multi skim coat ready for decoration. If tongue and grove timber boarding used as wall cladding then board face should be treated with a clear fire retardant Thermal frame to sit on a masonry plinth laid around inside of existing fabric. To be build up from concrete slab.
EXISTING EXTERNAL WALLS
Carefully remove existing render and repair existing fabric. Re render existing fabric with a suitable lime mix render.
NEW GROUND BEARING FLOOR SLAB 30mm finished floor surface TBC by client. 50mm screed on 500gVCL dressed over 100mm Kingspan Kooltherm K103 floorboard Insulation. laid on min 100mm thk mass cast concrete floor thickened at perimeter edge to 200mm thickness , on 1200 gauge Visqueen Red damp proof membrane dressed under toe thickening up slab edge and under brick plinth, taken up and dressed under sole plate of frame. 50mm sand blinding layer on min 150mm well compacted & consolidated hardcore.
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VENTILATION -Building Regulations Part F Mechanical Ventilation Mechanical Intermittent extraction min. rates Utility - 30 litres / sec Bathrooms / Wet Rooms - 15 litres / sec Background Ventilation - this can be achieved by providing trickle ventilators in new windows and external doors Background ventilators should be located in all rooms with external walls with at least 8000mm2 equivalent area in each habitable room and 4000mm2 equivalent area in each wet room. Wet rooms include Bathrooms / En-suites / Kitchen / Utility Purge Ventilation Windows - hinged or pivot windows that open 30° or more the height x width of the opening part should be at least 1/20th of the floor area of the room. External Doors - The height x width of the opening part should be at least 1/20th of the floor area of the room. If the room contains more than one window or external door the areas of all the opening parts may be added to achieve at least 1/20th of the floor area of the room.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL DOORS To clients requirements
This project wasFOUL to DRAINAGE convert- Underground a disused piggery into a suitable space for guests to stay at the clients property. The brief was fun and clients were INTERNAL PARTITIONS very involved. It was my first solo Building regulations application at the practice and the project was in a conservation zone. RAIN WATER GOODS
Construct box gutter ready for glass roof infill over passage way.
frame up and form Internal timber frame partitions as shown comprising 75x50mm CLS studs @400mm c/c's, with head plate, sole plate & two lateral noggins. Clad both sides with 12.5mm thk Gyproc plasterboard, with a 3mm skim finish. Insulate studwork void with 75mm thick fiberglass insulation. Fill & seal all gaps around internal walls to avoid air paths between rooms. Ensure door linings to studwork carcassing to have gaps filled & sealed all round.
LINTELS OVER NEW AND EXISTING OPENINGS
Replace defective timber lintels over existing openings with p c p s concrete lintels 150 mm x 100mm internally and 150 x 100mm salvaged oak externally. Ensure 150mm end bearings level and true use similar lintels over new opening
FOUL DRAINAGE - Internal and Above Ground All internal drainage systems will comply with the Building Regulations and will be laid out as shown on the drawings. Alterations may be made to suit site conditions and manufacturers products recommendations etc.
INTERNAL FLAT CEILING ABOVE UTILITY + SHOWER
Materials will comply with BS 4514 1983, BS 3943 1979, BS 5254/5 1976, BS 5572 1977 and BS 5911 Pt 1 & 2.
ELECTRICAL
Use 110mm diameter PVC-u SVP to vent system in locations shown, taken up to connect to flexible insulated roof duct fitted to ridge tile ventilator or through roof to finish 900 mm above any window head within 3.0m of stack. Fit cage at terminal and patent or lead collar flashing at intersection. SVPs will be cased in and in filled around with sound deadening quilt. Clad in plasterboard to specification equal to fire / sound resistance of the wall and ceiling of the room or compartment where the pipe is located.
frame up and form flat ceiling comprising minimum 125 x 50mm sw c16 ceiling joists built into perimeter frames at 400mm c/cs. Fix new ceiling to underside of joists comprising 12.5mm thk gypsum MR plasterboard, finish with 3mm multi skim coat ready for decoration.
All necessary electrical works required for the extension & alterations to be to BS:7671 by suitably qualified N.I.C.E.I.C electrical contractor & who will also provide a certificate for the work undertaken. To be issued to the building control officer at a later date on completion of works.
LIGHTING: Dwelling to be provided with at least 75% energy efficient mains lighting with a capability of taking lamps with a luminous efficacy of 45 lumens per circuit watt, eg: ( energy efficient fluorescent tubes or compact fluorescent lamps).
Set out foul drainage system as shown on the drawings and excavate for all trenches and manholes and chambers. Set invert levels and falls and lay and connect drainage system as specified. Levels and gradients must be checked prior to backfilling. Any alterations made on site must first be approved by the building inspector. Generally levels and depths must be below finished paths, roadways and ground levels by minimum of 450mm.
Generally materials will comply with BS EN 295, BS 65 vitrified clay pipes. BS 4514 1983, BS 4660 and 5481 PVC-u soil pipes and fittings below ground, BS 5481 PVC-u gravity sewers and all fittings, materials and chambers - all used and installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and guidelines. The contractor will allow for testing all systems on completion to the satisfaction of the building inspector.
Systems will be laid out as shown using 110mm a PVC-u foul drainage laid to fall 1:40 [1:60 for 152mm diameter. & 1:80 for 225mm diameter] MDPE inspection chambers and rodding / shallow access chambers will be incorporated on runs as shown up to maximum inverts of 940mm or as recommended by the manufacturer. Chambers will be bedded on a minimum 75mm concrete base and backfilled around with bedding material to BS 882 & 1201 similar to that used for pipe bedding. Easy bends may be incorporated into the system where shown but with prior approval of building inspector.
SECTION B-B 1:20
10m
SCALE 1:100
SCALE 1:1
100mm
REVISON
The Bazeley Partnership Chartered Architects E f f o r d F a r m B u s i n e s s P a r k Vicar age Road, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8LT T: 01288 355557 F: 01288 355826 E: bude@bazeley-architects.co.uk W: www.bazeley-architects.com
CLIENT
Mr & Mrs A. Bauer
Flexible [uPVC] pipes, unless specified otherwise will be bedded and surrounded in granular material minimum 220mm thick for full width of trench, in accordance with BS 5955 Pt 6. Trapped and grated gullies to BS 3943 1979 with rodding access and wastes discharging below grate level, or back inlet gullies or other approved means of gully drainage, may be used.
PROJECT
Alterations & Adaptations of former Piggery into additional bedroom and utility accomodation at Knowle Cottage, Drewsteignton, Exeter DRAWING
Drainage rising within 450mm of paths and other pedestrian areas will be covered by 75mm thick concrete slab with 300mm projection either side of material surrounding pipe.
Proposed Plan
Scale
KEY
Date
1:20 January 2018
Sheet
A1
Drawn
AM
Checked MB
DRAWING No.
- Light Fitting
Pipe diameters will accord with BS 5572 & 8301. Fit 110mm diameter wastes to WCs, 40mm diameter waste to sink, washing machine, and 32mm diameter wastes to wash hand basins. All wastes will be plastic to BS 5255 or other approved material and will be fitted with minimum 75mm deep-water seal traps and rodding eyes or access traps to bends complete with all jointings and fittings to connect to all amenities. Overflows will discharge well away from structures or into gutters and DPs. Branch connections will accord with the diagrams and tables in Part H 1 of the Building Regulations.
200mm
SCALE 1:2
15038 BR01
- SD smoke detector - SVP - Single Switch
EF 15L/S
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BAZELEY
- Extractor Fan + ventilation Rate
PARTNERSHIP
This drawing is copyright
INITIAL SKETCHES AND IDEAS Taking key features from the brief or client communication to begin design development and I often do this instantly through perspective and plan sketching, for a sense of space.
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WORK IN PRACTICE: FLETCHER CRANE ARCHITECTS
RETIREMENT HOME
REPRESENTING AND PRESENTING CONCEPTS PAGE 9.
WORK IN PRACTICE: THE BAZELEY PARTNERSHIP
The clients wished to split their land and use one half to build themselves a retirement home. This was my first solo design project, and working closely with the clients to deliver what they desired in a restrictive plot. The project was carried through RIBA stages 0-4 by myself before I left to study Masters of Architecture.
FREELANCE WORK
TO CREATE A FIGURE FOR A SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PAPER
FREELANCE WORK
Working with a PHD student of Imperial College London, the aim was to visually represent a complex grouping of information to enable a reader to understand the core basis of research and findings amongst a thesis. This brief began with an explanation of the works and desired figure, it was developed to create a visual image that would explain a process and several stages of research by the client. The figure developed as the thesis and writing was completed and was later submitted and accepted into an academic and research magazine (the final online copy is shown to the left).
DESIGN, SOURCE AND OVERSEE INSTALLATION OF INTERNAL SPACES IN REFURBISHMENT PROJECT. This work included 6 bathrooms and a kitchen design for a renovation project in Croydon. The project worked with an over-seas client and demanded clear communication of designs and products throughout the process; creating a brief, surveying, design, product selection and ordering, managing installation and completion.
This project needed a clear understanding across both parties involved to understand and explain the desires and proposed design, it was a great opportunity to work alongside an v piece of writing and great opportunity to learn. The research article was published 31.07.2022.
The works were completed under mentorship and partnership of Matt Maisuria, of Maisuria Architects Ltd who was responsible for the property architectural design and site organisation. The project offered a great opportunity to take responsibility of design and delivery, it was in completion during the Covid 19 pandemic and national lock-downs which naturally presented various occasions that required quick problem solving and innovative thinking. The rooms were completed in February and the family intend on moving in once the pandemic allows.
PHOTOGRAPHS OF KITCHEN ON COMPLETION
PDF PRINT OF ONLINNE ARTICLE SHOWING FINAL FIGURE
PROPOSED MODEL FOR CLIENT
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DIMENSIONED DRAWING FOR FITTERS
FREELANCE: INTERNAL SPACES OF RENOVATION PROJECT
PHOTOGRAPHS OF BATHROOMS ON COMPLETION
Ecology and Evolution (2022). Resource Requirements for Ecosystem conservation: a Combined Industrial and Natural Ecology Approach to Quantifying Natural Capital Use in Nature. [online] Online Library. Available at: https:// onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ece3.9132 [Accessed 1 Aug. 2022].
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FIGURE IMAGE FOR RESEARCH PAPER
FIGURE IN DEVELOPMENT
POSTGRADUATE. YEAR 2
INITIAL CIRCULATION DIAGRAM The design was to remain simple through concept. To work around circulation and offering direct routes through the building was as important as the spaces within. The concept began with the above sketch and developed through methodical processes.
THE OXFORD ALL-WAY A THOROUGHFARE FOR THE CITY
Using methodology of primary experience, the city became obvious as a place for two main groups; the resident and the visitor. Those that use the city everyday use it differently to those that visit, the have concise desire paths and places to be, whereas those visiting was to dally, they want to wander and stroll and take all they can in at ease. This project formalised personal methodologies and answered a problem to a key site within Oxford City.
INITIAL CONCEPT SKETCH
The project began with a book ; The re-enchantment of everyday life by Thomas Moore. This led to Narrative development of ritual study and reality of use. The design began with function, developing from desire paths and needs of the city user. The building echoed Oxford’s Architectural language, using passageways and open spaces to create a connection between the town and gown. Attention was given to; safety, experience, function and reality of use, understanding all members of society would have a place in this space and it would become the gateway into Oxford, acting as the hallway that welcomes you upon entry. PAGE 12.
THE OXFORD ALL-WAY
THE THOROUGHFARE
INTERNAL VISUALISATIONS
THE PASSAGES
SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT
CONCEPT STORYBOARD How the building would fit into the vvlife of the city. PAGE 13.
THE OXFORD ALL-WAY
INITIAL DETAIL SKETCH
BUILDING INHABITANCE The building would employ, entertain and be inhabited by city users throughout the day. Using initial research the above diagram shows the reality of how this building would be used over 24hours.
I enjoy developing a design based on materials and technical detailing from the start, using key principles as a basis. Technical details are sketched out and if possible tested (depending on scale and materiality). FORMALISED DETAIL DRAWING
CONSTRUCTION PROCESS FIGURES PAGE 14.
THE OXFORD ALL-WAY
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THE OXFORD ALL-WAY
SPATIAL DESIGN MOMENTS Embodying research and showing behaviour that would take place in the space.
POSTGRADUATE. YEAR 1
RESEARCH LED DESIGN
(TH)READING THE LAYERS OF OXFORD. A GAME AS ARCHITECTURAL INTERVENTION
VISUALISATION OF ARCHITECTURAL INTERVENTION OBJECT TO FIND I SPY BOOK
How to play
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(TH)READING THE LAYERS OF OXFORD
The catalogue (answer booklet) THE GAME I-spy to read the city’s hidden past
The I-Spy booklet scratch off and reveal
AN EXHIBITION DESIGN
An Architectural Intervention in Oxford that became the starting line of a game revealing forgotten history. This project focused on developing a personal methodology and research base, I chose primary observation and trace with a heavy research base of psycho-geography and Urbanist based methods.
A brief was set to create a 1:20 model of a room relative to our project research fields. I was studying the book ‘The re-enchantment of the everyday life’ by Thomas Moore and exploring and researching what creates the everyday.
The Architectural intervention acted as the starting point to the game, the kiosk where the games-keeper stays. Unfolding a stand from existing space to stay hidden unless searched for, here you collect the I spy booklet and begin the game.
The model was made using mixed materials and processes such as; laser-cutting, plastering, hand cutting and forming etc.
The project itself took a symbolic and alternative Architectural approach, using key themes and research notes to embody a message that could encourage city uses to begin to look for traces that reveal a hidden story.
PLAYER
A ROOM FOR THE EVERYDAY
MODEL PHOTOGRAPH
I designed a circular room (like a clock), that would display the everyday objects we use along the walls by representing a time of day, testing different processes and materials to be used in the construction and finish of the model
The objects next to a 5pence piece
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A ROOM FOR THE EVERYDAY (MODEL MAKING)
Creating the items and planning the positioning
The model structure and lighting
UNDERGRADUATE FINAL PROJECT
PROPOSED MASTER PLAN OF SITE AND CONTEXT
The project had a strong link with the community ,this extended my design from the final building into the context and connecting site. The Sincil dyke was central to a community that often felt left out from Lincoln’s tourism and student influx and acted as the spine to the community.
THE SINCIL STACK. A COMMUNITY HUB
A response to a fractured city; the residential district was disconnected from Lincoln city centre and lacked the inclusion and design to create a better space for the long term residents and their lives. This design focused on inclusion and community, with an aim to create a magnet south of the city where Lincoln can develop an identity for itself and connect. The project design was a community hub designed to make use of disused space.
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THE SINCIL STACK
DETAILED ATMOSPHERIC SECTION
BUILDING DIAGRAMMATIC DEVELOPMENT
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THE SINCIL STACK
ATMOSPHERIC VISUALISATIONS OF EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL SPACES
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Ashlea Mason