BArch Portfolio 2024 Ashley Igwe

.CURRICULUM VITAE

. ASHLEY IGWE

ashleyigwework@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyigwe

. WORK EXPERIENCE

Marc Koehler Architects (MKA)

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Intern

August 2022 - January 2023

Archicad drawing and modelling for Schematic Design Projects, PR portfolios for MKA projects, Model Making

. EDUCATION

Masters of Architecture

TUDublin

2024 - present

.SOFTWARES | SKILLS

Graphisoft Archicad

Autodesk AutoCAD

Enscape

Lumion

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Physical Model Making

Bachelor of Architecture (Hons)

TUDublin

2019 - 2024

Erasmus

Windesheim University

Zwolle, The Netherlands

August 2021 - January 2022

Future Cities & Circular Housing

Limes Model

Budapest Hungary

Intern 7th - 23rd February 2018

Model Making ( Laser cutting, 3D printing & Assembly)

CONTENTS

MKArchitects: Poppies

MKArchitects: Zuidas Eigen Haard

MKArchitects: Strijp-S . page 18

page 16

01.ADHESIVE FACTORY

4TH YEAR B-ARCH TUD

SEMESTER 2

This Bio-Adhesive factory is connected to Balcas sawmill, located in Enniskillen Co.Fermanagh. The factory produces bio-phenolic resin and lignin as a binder. this product can be used to glue plywood, glulam, laminated veneer lumber (lvl) and many other timber products. By reusing the wood pellets and excess sawdust from the sawmill, 1.6m tonnes of Bio-Phenolic resin can be produced from Balcas wood pellets every year.

The architecture is informed by the wings of aircrafts from enniskillen airport next door. it has been in operation since ww2 for training but is now a civil regional airport. The folded roof uses origami principles to emulate the aircraft wings.

Final Roof Design

Proposed Roof Design

Proposed Roof Design

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

SOFTWARE USED.

02. VILLAGE HEIGHTS

4TH YEAR B-ARCH TUD

SEMESTER 1

This project focuses on creating dense housing for students in contrast to the office towers proposed by Workday on the same site. TUDublin has no official accommodation for students, consequently this makes student life suffer. By providing denser housing directly on campus with as many facilities needed as possible, we can foster opportunities for socializing and independence in a safe and tightly knit community. Village Heights aims to address the housing crisis and create a stronger sense of identity and comradery among TUD students and staff alike.

MASTERPLAN

*COLLABERATED DRAWING

SOFTWARE USED.

Archicad Enscape

Photoshop

03. POPPIES

MARK KOEHLER ARCHITECTS

SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE

AMSTERDAM, NL 2022/23

Like the wild poppy, a pioneer species that thrives on challenging (urban) sites, Poppies will develop as a beautiful yet resilient community development. As a showcase for circular design, this experimental mixed-use development functions as a ‘Rainproof’ urban oasis – featuring an extensive roof garden and orchard – and a hub for upcycling and smart energy.

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Designed Interior Spaces

1. Building Entrance 45m2

2. Coworking space (Level 4) 144m2

3. Rooftop outdoor kitchen &terrace 135m2

Rooftop garden (next to terrace) 200m2

Communal garden (Ground Floor) 100m2

5. Mobility Hub (Ground Floor for bicycles) 115m2

6. Laundrette 18m2

Maker Space (Cellar) 61m2

Storage 29m2

9. Arcade 10. Exterior art wall

11. Horeca

12. Art Program

13. The Apartments 42m2

Casco spaces (interior not designed)

a. Commercial Space (Ground Floor) 520m2

b. Kombucha Brewery & restaurant 270m2

Floor finishes: 4th floor

Floor finishes See KMST for exact description

V1: cementdekvoer, gevlinderd

V2: cementdekvoer, onbehandeld

V3: betontegels 500x500x50

V4: bestrating gebakke klinkers

V5: terazzo tegels 400x400

V6: schoonloopmat

V7: Marmoleum op droge dekvloer

V8: Marmoleum op droge dekvloer

V9: tegelvloer badkamers 100x100mm

V10: tegelvloer wasruimte

V11: houten dek, ntb

SOFTWARE USED.

Archicad Enscape Photoshop

04. STRIJP - S

MARK KOEHLER ARCHITECTS

SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE

AMSTERDAM, NL 2022/23

“At the gates of Strijp-S the design creates an unmistakable silhouette in the Eindhoven skyline by strategically slanting the facades of the two towers towards the courtyard. Two standing elements with their own identity, communicating with each other. The complex consists of three different volumes belonging to the same family”

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN

SOFTWARE USED.

Physical Model Laser Cutting Machine

05. ZUIDAS EIGEN HAARD

MARK KOEHLER ARCHITECTS

ACQUISITION PHASE

AMSTERDAM, NL 2022/23

Within two rectangular plots our challenge was to provide enough sunlight and outdoor green spaces for residents. The Plinth on the ground floor contains a variety of culture boosting amenities such as local art exhibits and crafting spaces for Artisans. My role was to create a physical model to accurately visualise our project to the client in an aesthicic and pleasing way.

SOFTWARE USED. Archicad Enscape

06. MORSWEG LEIDEN

MARK KOEHLER ARCHITECTS

SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE

AMSTERDAM, NL 2022/23

These building blocks have their own identities and expressions, which are connected by its context. The firm verticality of the centre tower is decorated with horizontal green terraces and front gardens facing the park. The permuability of the collective courtyard surrounded by each of the housing blocks allows access through to the square, the parkand the train station.

07. LOFT APARTMENT

INTERIOR DESIGN COMPETITION SOFTWARE USED. Archicad Enscape

SUMMER PROJECT

DUBLIN, IRL 2022

The Urban Oasis is a loft apartment design that seamlessly integrates the tranquility of nature with the vibrancy of urban living. This design entry for the interior design competition captures the essence of outdoor beauty within an indoor setting, creating a sanctuary in the heart of the city.

SOFTWARE USED.

Archicad

Autocad

Enscape

Photoshop

08. CO-OP FARM

3RD YEAR B-ARCH

TUDublin

SEMESTER 2

BALTYBOYS, WICKLOW 2022

Using Sustainable materials such as glu-laminated timber structures and rammed earth dividing walls, this farm takes inspiration from Luis Barragan and the ergonomics of farm animals to inform the dimensions of the dividing walls while allowing the animals to roam freely on a bio-diverse site.

09. MOSAIC VILLAGE

3RD YEAR B-ARCH WINDESHEIM SOFTWARE

SEMESTER 1

AMSTERDAM, NL 2021/22

Circularity exists when a building can have multiple uses and a prolonged lifespan. Refusing to demolish a building and choosing to reuse it before deciding to recycle its materials is more sustainable. With this philosophy we wanted the houses in the village to have a simple but flexible modular grid structure that can be repurposed in any way and can be extended to make it future proof.