BOLA LASISI-AGIRI
RI B A PART I ARCH ITECTURAL ASSISTANT
W EBSITE
AV AI LAB LE T O WO R K I N L O N D O N 68 Rolt Street | London blasisiagiri@gmail.com +44(0)7852871889 bolaagiri.wix.com/bola-lasisi-agiri
WORK EXPERIENCE
PROFILE D.O.B.
19th Nov. 1994
Nationality British Citizen Languages English (Fluent) Yoruba (Native)
KEY SKILLS Optimistic, conscious and open minded designer Confident public presentational and conversational speaker Balanced intuitive and strategic problem solver with the capability of thinking beyond constraints Highly self motivated with strong initiative, fast and enthusiastic learner Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work calmly and adapt under pressure Resilient, disciplined and diligent work ethic to achieve goals as a team and individually Communicating ideas through diagrams and sketches
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
T P B E NNE T T - P AR T I A RC H I TE C TU RA L A S S I S TA N T
JUL 20 1 6 -P R E SE N T
Involved in a number of national schemes across the front end RIBA work stages ( stages 2 & 3), with experience in the housing, office, commercial and student residential sectors. Nominated project runner for a large mixed-use redevelopment in Plymouth. Liasing with consultants and producing 2D & 3D CAD visuals, schedules and photographs for the planning application.
T AME D DE SI G NS - D I RE C TO R/ C O -F O U N D E R
JUL 20 1 4 -P R E SE N T
Designed posters, logos and banners for societies within University of Kent & Canterbury Christ Church University. Expanded our media services and engaged with a new demographic of clients, creating strong brand identities, high quality visuals and professional merchandise.
ASH SAK ULA AR CHI T EC TS - A RC H I TE C TU RA L A S S I S TA N T
SE P T 2 0 1 5
Worked in a small team in providing 500 residential homes and 300 jobs, for a urban design mixed-use redevelopment in Wickside Hackney. A winner of MIPIM Future Projects awards 2015.
ASH SAK ULA AR CHI T EC TS - J U N I O R A RC H I TE C TU RA L A S S I S TA N T Constructed on site of the competition winning Caravanserai project in Canning Town. With a low budget the scheme became a living manifesto for urban public spaces and community engagement. Assisted in submitting concept ideas, illustrations and 3D models for design competitions.
ST E P HE N LAWR E NCE TRU S T - TE A M M E M B E R
FEB 2 0 1 0 & J U N 2012
OC T 2 0 0 9
Assembled a short film/documentary with a small group for Channel 4, investigating the link between urban spaces and extreme sports in anticipation of the London 2012 Olympics.
ACHIEVEMENTS B O ND B R Y AN P R I Z E
JUN 2016
Best integration of technology and environmental strategies within architectural design (at Part 1 Level).
SALE M CAMP US F E LLO W S H I P - M E D I A D I RE C TO R
SEP T 2 0 1 4 -J U N 2016
Managed sound equipments , visual presentations and produced promotional flyers for events.
ACAD E MI C P E E R ME NTO R Awarded for volunteering and mentoring first year architecture students at the University of Kent.
P R E ND E R G AST HI LLY F I E L D S C O L L E G E - H E A D B O Y Responsible for the planning and running the end of year prom. Delivered speeches at events and was an active spokesperson at governor & school council meetings.
NO V 2 0 1 4 -A P R 2015 MA Y 2 0 1 2 -A P R 2013
EDUCATION B A[ HO NS]- AR C HI T E CTU RE
2 0 1 3 -2 0 1 6
University of Kent, Canterbury Undergraduate - ARB/RIBA Part 1 : Upper Second Class Degree Achieved [2:1]
A- LE V E LS
2 0 1 1 -2 0 1 3
Prendergast Hilly Fields College D&T Product Design: Graphics [A] Mathematics [B]
Art [B] AS Level: Geography [B]
G C SE ’S
INTERESTS
2 0 0 7 -2 0 1 1
Addey and Stanhope Secondary School 12 GCSE’s: [ 2A* 10A 2B ]
REFERENCES Available on request. LINKEDIN: BOLA LASISI- AGIRI
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C O NP RTO J EEC TN TS S
DRAKE CIRCUS, PLYMOUTH MIXED-USE REDEVELOPMENT T P B E NN E TT | W O RK P RO J E C T JAN-SEPT 2017 -Page 1-
SHEERNESS AQUATICS & LEISURE CENTRE UR B AN | U N I V E RS I TY P RO J E C T JAN-MAY 2016 -Page 5-
BLUETOWN MARITIME & AVIATION MUSEUM AD AP T & E X T EN D | U N I V E RS I TY P RO J E C T OCT-D EC 2015 -Page 17-
THE GAP BETWEEN ARCHITECTURAL THINKING AND RESIDENTIAL NEEDS DI SSE R T A TI O N | U N I V E RS I TY P RO J E C T 2013-2016 -Page 27-
DRAKE CIRCUS, PLYMOUTH MIXED-USE REDEVELOPMENT
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DR AK E CIR CUS, P LY MO UT H MIXED-U SE R EDEV E LO P ME NT
Mixed uses: – Student residential circa 550 rooms – Open plan office floorspace – Hotel circa 100 rooms – Ancillary retail – 300,000 sq ft of regeneration – Enhanced public realm – City centre strategic masterplan compliant – Landmark catalyst for change
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S AMPLE MATER I ALS
SHEERNESS AQUATICS & LEISURE CENTRE
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T HE WEIGH IN The concept model respresents a physical weighing scale and illustrates the hierachy of importance to the people of Sheerness, if another flood was to occur
SHEERNESS AQUATICS & LEISURE CENTRE CIVIC IDENITY - COMMUNITY - CONNECTIVITY Sheerness-On-Sea is a former royal dockyard town with several important architectural monuments, such as the first multi-storey building; a metal framed boat store of 1858. As of late, it has suffered from the withdrawal of the military. The construction of the promenade brought attraction in the 19th century, with additions of seaside resort activities on Beachfields park; however great floods in 1953 and 1978 resulted in slow recovery and a raised sea wall defence which separated the town from the sea. In continuation with the development of the Bluetown Maritime & Aviation Museum, the urban strategy proposed to rejuvenate Sheerness-On-Sea which consists of providing a collection of community facilities based on aquatic sports, gardening and fish. Breaking the sea wall at certain intervals - which separates the land and sea at present - with link pathways and covered centre points. 3 RD YEAR: J AN - MAY 2016
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FISH IN A POND The large envelope engulfs the sea wall, connecting the land and the sea through pathways both internally and externally. The large open windows allow for great sea views on the north facade and interaction with the promenade activities.
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THE MOUTH (FOYER) The western fin of the building acts as the main public circulation route to other areas. The Beachfield entrance provides access to the buildings changing rooms while, the cafe entrance to the creche or spectator seating during events.
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SKIN SCALES The buildings anatomy focuses on modern construction techniques, using a reinforced concrete base which supports a light glulam frame structure. Each faรงade is cladded in traditional grey brick slips and sheltered by an aluminium roof; reflecting the surrounding vernacular illustrated by the residential houses. The architectural design integrates environmental strategies in the simplest form, taking advantage of the local resources available to help keep the body of building functioning smoothly.
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BLUETOWN MARITIME & AVIATION MUSEUM
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BLUETOWN MARITIME & AVIATION MUSEUM PRESERVE - PROTECT - PROMOTE Bluetown resembles unity, pride and strength. Unfortunately however this was hidden behind the walls in which inhabits the community. And like the walls of the Sheerness Dockyard Church, the heritage of the town was slowly blending into its surroundings and could no longer be seen by visitors. This proposal aims to bring Bluetown back into the light, visible for all people to see. The scheme consists of preserving the church and all its glorious characteristics; protecting every aspect of heritage in Bluetown as well as promoting the rich history, which was once lost but now found, in the form of a new maritime and aviation museum. Sparking a change back into the lives of the community. 3 RD YEAR: O C T - DEC 2 0 1 5
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REFLECTION The aim was to reflect the rich community values of Bluetown. Through this we would preserve the memories of the dockyard church by displaying the chronological transformation along the gallery walls , protect and reinforce the existing structural elements and use lights to lead the way in promoting the new extension - sparking change back into Bluetown.
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THE GAP BETWEEN ARCHITECTURAL THINKING AND RESIDENTIAL NEEDS
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FIG UR E 10. ‘STRE E T S I N T HE SK Y ’ – S OU THWAR K BOR O UG H
‘ARCHITECTS CANNOT CREATE COMMUNITIES’ ~ Tim Tinker ~
This dissertation is an exploration of the relationship between Brutalist Architecture and Social Housing. Primarily focusing on council estates in the London area and looking to what extent the design of the building has overshadowed the importance of providing habitable spaces for the community to live in. Since the erection of the first council estate in 1900 of the Boundary Estate in Bethnal Green, mass housing has taking many forms and developed through a range of technology enhancements and historical events. Most significantly, the introduction of high rises and large volume buildings has both stimulated architecture innovation and influenced a failure in social security as a result of lack of maintenance.
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F I G UR E 1. AF T E R MAT H O F W W I I V I S U A L I ZA TI O N