Brendan Bosson Curriculum Vitae Objective
To use the skills I have learned at Bachelor level and to contribute in practice while learning from my employer.
Interests I
am very interested in parametric forms provided their forms are informed by their function. I am also passionate about low cost, efficient prefabricated buildings, especially residential. I am also fascinated by graphical and physical representations in architecture, by CG images, video and models.
Explorations Through
my degree work I have explored the relationship between music and architecture buildings designed for performance and forms inspired by musical composition.
Personal Attributes Punctuality I strive to always keep to deadlines, to manage my time efficiently. Hardworking and self motivated I am dedicated to completing any task that has been set for myself. Conscientious I strive for perfection, for quality and for thoroughness. Ambitious I aim to make a tangible contribution to the field of architecture, both practically and one day in education too.
Education University of Stellenbosch, South Africa - First year of B(Eng) Civil. (2008) Arts University College Bournemouth, UK RIBA Part 1 BA(Hons) Architecture. (2008/9 - 2011) Technical University Munich, Germany - ERASMUS exchange semester, Architecture. (2009/2010)
Employment Van Den Pauwert Architecten, Eindhoven (2012 - ) Archigrad +3Architects / Northern Architecture (2011 - 2012 ) Orange PLC - Customer Service Rep (2011 - 2012) Newlogic Mailcom - Contact Centre Advisor (2007) Byrne Construction - Builder/Demolition/Decorator (2005/6)
Languages English Afrikaans Dutch German
Fluent Fluent Intermediate Ability A2/B1 DAAD Sprachkurs TUM, |De|
Software
Hobbies
AutoCAD Architecture
2 years use
AutoCAD Inventor
1 years use
Google Sketchup/Vray
2 years use
Adobe Suite (CS3) 3 years use (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) Rhinocerous
6 months (Beginner)
Autodesk Revit
3 months (Beginner)
Sailing - crossed the Atlantic in 2006 on a 5 man Catamaran from Antigua to Bermuda, Azores and Lisbon. Painting, Music, Motorcycle riding/racing, Rugby.
Contact Brendan Bosson United Kingdom Mobile: 07526518979 (+447526518979) Email: brendanbosson@webmail.co.za 3185201@live.aucb.ac.uk
Name: Didgeri3 Location: Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich, Germany and Customs House, Sydney, Australia Type: Academic project Contributors: Brendan Bosson, Lara Elsing Level: 4th Semester, Bachelors Date: October 2009 February 2010 University: Technische Universit채t M체nchen Supervisor: Prof. Richard Horden Lehrstuhl f체r Geb채udelehre und Produktentwicklung Email: sekr.horden@lrz. tu-muenchen.de
DIDGERI3 mobile pavilion
Presentation Model Built by: Brendan Bosson
Project Brief
The brief for this project specified a travelling pavilion that could be transported from its Munich location, outside the Pinakothek der Moderne - a modern art museum in central Munich, Germany, to its alternate location outside the Customs House in Sydney, Australia. It had to be able to fit into a standard 40foot shipping container and easily assembled on site. The inspiration for the theme of this pavilion came from the deep notes that are played on both the Cello and the Australian didgeridoo. The aim of this pavilion was to be a place where street performers could gather and entertain the public in an acoustic box, with the music emanating outward to the public who would sit on the triangular platforms surrounding the music box. These platforms are movable and can create different spaces as each site requires. The music box takes its form from a basic three-part tensegrity structure which in turn comes from the form of a didgeridoo. This project was completed in my second year - fourth semester. I spent this time abroad, on exchange at the Technical University in Munich, Germany. It was completed in 2009/2010 by myself and another exchange student, Lara Elsing from Brazil, in her fifth semester. The work was a joint effort.
Alternative permutations by rearranging the triangular platforms
Blueprint of structure by: Brendan Bosson
Design Process
1 The first series of sketches explore the idea of a circular pavilion, two separate fanlike structures; one with a billowing shading structure, the other with an interactive, accessible roof. 2 The second series of sketches marries the concept of interaction with the feel of music, taking inspiration from the shape and function of musical instruments like the harp, the tuba and especially the violin. This series focuses on the flow, reverberation and 'transmission' of music from the pavilion. It is in this series that the recurring triangle shape and the element of linearity is noted. 3 The end design which is seen in the third series of sketches builds on the previous explorations. The triangular shapes and structural lines that were explored in the previous sketches as well as the concept of including instrument shapes in the design [initially violins and other European instruments but then further explored to include an Aboriginal instrument, the didgeridoo] suggested a design using tensegrity. The basic tensegrity structure, a three member tubular form incorporated the shape of the didgeridoo as well as the triangular and linearity elements culminating in the final octahedron, triangular platforms and scultural tensegrity form.
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Design Process
1 The first model was purely a form finding exercise, as this project was explored in both model and drawing.
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2 The second model is a tactile representation of the concepts explored in the corresponding sketch series. A parametric designs inspired by the shape of a cello or other such stringed instrument. 3 The third model is another physical representation of the second series of sketches.
4 5 6 These models build on the sketch ideas explored previously, the triangular shapes with linear lines inspired the tensegrity idea which can be seen as a simplification of these models. 7 These two models are five member tensegrity forms built to explore the appropriate number of members to be used in the end design. These were simplified to three member tensegral forms which in turn inspired the octahedron 'music box' resulting in the final design.
Design development through models ranging 1 to 7
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Location Render Pinakothek der Moderne
Location Images Munich and Sydney
Name: Bourne Spa Location: Seafront, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Type: Academic project Contributor: Brendan Bosson Level: 6th Semester, Bachelors Date: February 2011 May 2011 University: Arts University College Bournemouth Supervisor: Andrew Bourne Email: a.bourne@aucb. ac.uk
Experience spa
Blueprint Plans by: Brendan Bosson
Location Map 1:2500 Bournemouth
Project Brief
The aim for this project was an exercise in Autonomy. The idea developed from the desire to insulate, without isolating, the location - on the beachfront and town centre in Bournemouth - from the busyness of city living. This hotel aims to be a retreat in the centre of town an independent, self-contained, self-sufficient leisure complex where visitors can come for the day or a week. The concept for the form relies on light permeability and transparency. The design aims to capture and utilise light as effectively as possible. This is accomplished in the direction the proposed building faces - South, in the way the proposal flows with the contours of the site and in the shape of the building.
Design development through model and aerial drawing
Design development through model and perspective drawing
Design Process
1 These drawings developed from a desire to follow the decline and flow of the location which is on a hill. The shape also came from a practical desire to maximise the space used on the site and to allow for a extensive sea facing views. 2 These drawings show possible ways of resolving the facade and layering of the floors, as the brief dictated minimum three floors. These drawings also helped clarify the angles in the design.
3 These sketches show firstly the build-up and layering of the separate floors. The final sketch resolved the angles as well as the layering and it was from this sketch that the presented design came.
Design development through drawings ranging 1 to 4
Design development through sketches ranging 1 to 3
Latitudinal section facing East
Longitudinal section facing North
Cross section of acoustic insulation in use in hotel room
Technical detail of acoustic insulation between rooms
Technical detail of new green roof with steel support structure, ceiling insulation and glass curtain wall
Exterior Images North, South, West, East
Elevation Images South Facing below & North above
Name: Intrascape Theatre Location: King Street Bus Interchange, Weymouth, United Kingdom Type: Academic project Author: Brendan Bosson Level: 4th Semester Post Bachelors Date: October 2010 December 2011 University: Arts University College Bournemouth Supervisor: Channa Vithana Email: a.bourne@aucb. ac.uk
INTRASCAPE
the theatre
Aerial View Intrascape Theatre
Project Brief
The brief for this project specified a theatre located on king street in Weymouth in what is now a bus interchange. This project was intended to be an urban intervention, a theatre where the people could enjoy public park/ space. This project was partially completed in May 2010, but due to time constraints as I was on exchange, this project became a work-inprogress which has recently been completed. The original idea was for a building sandwiched between the current Georgian housing facade. This idea took inspiration from Weymouth's history as a port of call and was inspired by the lines of the shipping fleets that pass Weymouth daily. This idea was explored further until the concept of stacking led to placing part of the theatre underground and part above ground. This opened up an arena where Weymouth's residents could socialise. It also prevented the design from being a simple continuation of an already dated street elevation. Additionally, as part of the urban intervention, the Kings street has also gone partially underground, underneath the entrance portal which is partially built over the road and accessible by pedestrians creating a fluid link between city and social space.
Site Location, Weymouth - Kings street
Perspective hand drawing
Section Underground, East-facing
Fisrt floor plan Above ground
Ground floor plan Below ground
Plan drawings Isometric, Sub level and Above Isometric Section
Rendered Images Images numbered 1-3 all show the underground section of the theatre, the cafe in 3 is a glass encompassed and self contained with a social lounge below connected to the first, ground and below floor by a lift. The staircase in 2 leads to the green rooms, common social space for actors and public and the dressing rooms. In 3, the reflecting pool and another daylight opening are seen.
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Design Development
This design went through several stages. Above is a brief diagram showing how it evolved into the original above ground proposition. On further consideration, this idea was explored with a more freeform approach as seen to the left. It was from this parametric proposal that the eventual design grew using the same configuration of the theatre, cafe and other elements, but placing them underground and above as appropriate.
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KDGLS | Renovation proposal for the Eindhoven Muncipality
] March 2012
KAREL DE GROTE LAAN SCHOOL A proposal for the re-use of a disused 1960’s artisan and bookbinding school on the Eindhoven ring-road.
Project type: Work experience | Team: Brendan Bosson, Daniek Reijnders | Supervisor: Jeroen Verdonschot
PROJECT BRIEF The aim of this project was to find suitable alternatives for the reuse of the artisans school. This task was set out by the owners, the Eindhoven Community/ Muncipality with emphasis on a cost effective, socially responsible and economically effective solution. As a partiallyopen brief, this left a great deal open to interpretation. The first step taken was to identify the functions of the surrounding area. The location [locatie] is centred in red with a radius map of approximately 1 km. The residential area [woonwijk] is highlighted in yellow with commercial activities [commercieĂŤl gebied] in blue. Having identified these activities the possible uses for the school were identified as the following: Offices - reuse solely as office space continuing the commercial area. Mixed commercial, health and living area - office space combined with apartments and a gym complex. Mixed residential area - reuse as an assisted living facility for seniors or those with disabilities. This form of living is quite popular in the Netherlands and is called [zorgwoning], care living.
EXISTING STRUCTURE The existing structure is comprised of three overall storeys with a sub level/ basement under the gymnasium, a mezzanine/second floor to the gymnasium made up of additional classrooms. In the western wing, the large open area was once the workshop where students learned how to use bookbinding presses and such other equipment. The top two floors are identical and made up solely of classrooms and two stairwells.
tussenverdieping
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mezzanine floor
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beganegrond
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ground floor
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1e en 2e verdieping
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1st and 2nd floors
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MIXED-USE COMPLEX OPTION
[ offices ]
[ [ female dressing room ]
[ plant room ]
[ male dressing room ]
commercial, assisted living and health complex The following proposal for the artisans school was to combine a residential and commercial complex in the form of a care/assisted living home with a semi-private health complex to be used by people that live in the surrounding area as well as those living in the care facility.
[ secret garden ]
[ weights studio ]
Diagram using the workshop area as a fitness suite [ without changes to the present structure ]
Hand drawn plans of possible fitness suite [ maximising natural light and structure ]
[ north-facing/front elevation ] 3D current situation
[ south-facing/rear elevation ] 3D current situation
Hand drawing of ‘Atrium / Tuin’ section as labelled 3D current situation
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MIXED-USE COMPLEX OPTION [
commercial, assisted living and health complex
First floor
Ground floor
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A [ swimming pool ]
[ steamroom ]
[ treatment /massage ] [ steamroom ]
Hand drawing of upper 2 floors [ utelised as apartments ] [ store ]
[ drawing of east-view ] labelled ‘A’
[ treatment /massage ]
[ offices ]
[ treatment /massage ]
B [ male cloakroom ]
[ female cloakroom ]
Hand drawn plans of possible fitness suite [ located in the gymnasium area ] [ drawing of west-view ] labelled ‘B’
[ hand drawing/alternate of health-suite ] labelled ‘B’
CAD plans of upper 2 floors [ utelised as apartments ]
Iso-view of the proposal
MIXED-USE COMPLEX OPTION [
[ water garden ]
[ kitchen ]
[ medical care rooms ]
The following section focused on the workshop area as an extension/expansion of the upper level apartments instead of utilisation as a gym. This proposal allows for maximum natural light access as well as a number of independent apartments all with exterior access. It makes use of the existing structure almost completely and allows for a semi-outdoor living complex.
[ water garden ]
[ art/activity space ]
commercial, assisted living and health complex
Cross section of a ‘zorgwoning’ [ assisted living for seniors/autistic person apartment ]
CAD plan of workshop area [ utelised as a living complex ]
[ apartments ]
[ staff rooms ]
[ activity studio ]
[ communal kitchen ]
[ communal lounge/diner ]
Iso-view of the proposal [ roofless ] [ medical treatment/counselling ]
Diagram using the workshop area as a assisted living suite
Exterior rendering [ of area marked ‘watertuin’ ]
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MLP2| New build complex for Mierlo Muncipality
] April, May June 2012
MIERLO, LUCHEN PHASE 2 A building plan for seven separate homes in a part-retirement complex locate in Mierlo, Netherlands.
Project type: Work experience | Team: Brendan Bosson, Ton Smulders | Supervisor: Joost Van den Brandt
PROJECT BRIEF This project is a continuation of a previous phase (residential semi-detached house development) completed by Van den Pauwert Architecten in the peri-urban area of Luchen in Mierlo, Netherlands. The brief, compiled by SIR, a development company, as well as the local authority called for a modern aesthetic as well as one subscribing to the BREEAM sustainability prerequisites, meaning that it had to have an almost negligable carbon footprint, but also be cost effective, accessible to public transport and such.
[ location ]
The design came about as a combination of precedent analysis, idea development and client and muncipality input. It was decided that these homes were best suited for elderly clients seeking the quiet country life but not isolation.
PROJECT PROGRESSION [ design development and role played ]
The aesthetic of the design developed once the floor plan was realised and given the goahead by both client and muncipality.
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In progression marked 1, we see a modernist proposal complete with flat roof, as requested by the client, with a contemporary face-brick faรงade. The progression seen in the image 2 is an elaboration of the first idea with the primary difference being the length and type of window openings.
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The progression image marked 3 reinforces an idea of individual dwellings by encapsulating the drive and giving each home its own integrated peak.
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The images seen in 4 are alternatives elaborated from the development in 3, they make use of integrated roof as well as altered peaks to allow for potential clerestories.
4 variations of 7 primary ideas
PROJECT PRESENTATION [ floor plans and elevations ]
[ NRMC| Nettorama shopping renovation and new Mikrocentrum ] May 2012
NETTORAMA / MIKROCENTRUM A feasibility study for the renovation of an existing shopping complex De Hurk, Eindhoven and a new build for Mikrocentrum.
Project type: Work experience | Team: Brendan Bosson | Supervisor: Jeroen Verdonschot
PROJECT | LOCATION [ proposal for new Mikrocentrum ]
NEW MIKROCENTRUM
EXISTING NETTORAMA FOR RENOVATION
PROJECT BRIEF The brief for this project was a joint venture between the Mikrocentrum, an educational institute for employed people looking to improve their skills , and the Nettorama store located in De Hurk complex off Hurksestraat, Eindhoven. For the Mikrocentrum, they were interested in purchasing the Nettorama’s rear car-park located on the canal, and building their new office/campus there. Their concern was primarily the fact that they did not want their building hidden by the bulk of the Nettorama. They were also concerned about the accessibility of the site due to its location at the rear of a relatively busy shopping complex. Additionally, they wanted a study done on the placement of advertising for their building. For the Nettorama, they primarily wanted to spruce up their building as it is in a state of disrepair at present, this was also one of the prerequisites set out by the Mikrocentrum if they were to purchase the site. Additionally the Nettorama prescribed the use of 2 materials for redoing the facade - polycarbonate translucent sheets or expanded metal grating, the colour was left up to the architect. As well as this there are 3 food /crafts vendors in caravans located around the site, these were to be rehoused in a more integrated manner along with the redesign of the parking lot.
Entrance from Hurksestraat
Entrance road
View of Nettorama from Hurksestraat
Mikrocentrum Site [red]
Mikrocentrum site entrance [right]
Nettorama façade
PROJECT PRESENTATION [ elevations and views Nettorama ]
These elevations show examples using blue lexan/polycarbonate panels, red lexan and aluminium expanded metal.
All of the elevations show new advertising for all the stores within the complex. As Nettorama wanted the most cost effective solution stretched canvas/tarpaulin was proposed.
MIKROCENTRUM PROPOSAL As mentioned, the primary concern for Mikrocentrum was the entrance to their office and the advertising of it.
View from the main entrance off Hurksestraat with a primary advertisement.
New Mikrocentrum building to the rear with advertising on large foreground building.
View along the entrance road with advertising banners.
New Mikrocentrum building facade overlooking the canal.
Through-view to the Mikrocentrum
Aerial view showing the Mikrocentrum in context [top centre]
VENDOR CARAVANS The corner area enclosed by expanded metal ‘fencing’ where people can congregate and eat. Loempia is a sort of Dutch taco.
[ relocation and integration ]
The site contains 3 food/craft vendor caravans which needed to be re-sited and better integrated. As one of the allowed materials was expanded metal, I devised enclosures / housings for these small stores which allowed people to congregate and to eat together as they presently do on the site anyway.
The corner area in another view with the chip-stand [patat frites] inside the expanded steel enclosure.
The entrance to the shopping complex showing the meeting enclosure to the left behind the H.
The enclosures of the craft caravans situated away from the eating area but still easily accessible to shoppers from the Nettorama.
The food caravans were placed together and the enclosures were sited as to maximise interaction between those using the space. Benches, tables and trees have also been introduced to the space.
[ VVCC| Amarant developed Tilburg, Netherlands ] May 2012
VOGELVLUCHT CHILDCARE CENTRE A competition for the rebuilding of a day-care home for the developmentally disabled aged 0 -18years.
Project type: Work experience | Team: VAN DEN PAUWERT architects
programme cluster Child and family
ground floor [compulsory] main reception swimming and sport arena
ambulatory care offices day-user area
2* Clockrooms (Male/Female; Client/Employees) 2* Bathrooms (Male/Female; Client/Employees) Swimming pool with rails and guards Sport hall 2* Storage areas (for swimming pool toys; sports equipment) Observation area 6 workplaces & conference table Archive Manager office Pantry Behavioural therapist Large open office Occupational therapist Own reception/entrance area Group space [2 groups of 8] Bathroom Rest/multifunctional space Storage for wheelchairs etc.
> 30% of site ‘buildable’ conclusion: groups spread over upper floors
Own reception/entrance area Group space [2 groups of 8] Bathroom Rest/multifunctional space Storage for wheelchairs etc. Group space Bathroom Rest/multifunctional space 2* Bedrooms Storage for wheelchairs etc.
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Per cluster (4 clusters attached to 2 groups) Office Pantry Scullery
PROJECT BRIEF The brief for the project was complex as it had to subscribe to set government regulations that govern the sorts of environments disabled children, disability dependent, feel most comfortable in. The client, Amarant Vasgoed groep, opened the competition to three Dutch architect practices. Van Den Pauwert architects won this competition. The brief set out the desire for a building that was not fully accessible to all in the sense that it actively discouraged wandering around throughout the building. This compartmentalisation was necessary as some of the disabled service users are autistic. Additionally, the program which set out the number and types of rooms, offices etc. specified for each cluster [compartment comprised of office, playroom, sleeping area, bathroom and allocated for a group of 8] had its own separate play area. Additionally, the footprint of the building could not take up more than 30% of the site, excluding car parking and such.
DESIGN METHODOLOGY Three possible options are explored with focus on three topics, compact’ness’, the clusters as primary focus and the size and logistics of the building design.
CLUSTERS All groups to be placed on the ground floor and first floor. Indoor and outdoor space needs to flow seamlessly. Building spread over three floors with slopes and ramps over two. Placement of groups on the northern side.
Clusters
BUILDING LENGTH AND LOGISTICS Entrance on lengthiest side of the building. Prevent views of neighbouring buildings. All groups located on the south side of the building. COMPACT Cost effective. All groups on the eastern side of the building. Large building visibility.
Logistics and Building length
Compact
All three separate ideas combine to create the optimum solution.
LOCATION | LOGISTICS Distance from boundary
site location: Franzsiemerpad, Tilburg, Netherlands
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View towards main road Orientation
There is no horizontal separation of support functions (OT, ambulatory care etc.) and groups through positioning on separate levels, but rather through being spread out vertically over the three floors. This ensures that there is optimum access/contact between support staff and the facility users.
Orientation School-run pickup
Support Groups outside areas
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LEVEL BUILDUP
second floor
first floor
ground floor
CONTEXT | LOCATION [ groundfloor in context ]
FLOOR PLANS ground floor to 2nd storey
ENTRANCE| PARKING
FIRST| STOREY
AERIAL| VIEW
[ EHMC| Van Abbe Museum Eindhoven, Netherlands ] May 2012
EINDHOVEN MAP COMPETITION A competition for a fictional map of Eindhoven and what it could have looked like had it been situated in another country, climate and culture.
Project type: Work experience | Team: Brendan Bosson, Daniek Reijnders
PROJECT BRIEF The aim of this project as set out by the Van Abbe Museum, Eindhoven Muncipality and the Eindhoven Dagblad newspaper was to create a new map showing a part of Eindhoven, Netherlands and how the ‘urbanscape’ would look had Eindhoven been located in a different climate with different people, culture and past. Eindhoven’s past is characterised almost solely by its development into a pre and post war industrial city centred around the Philips industrial complex. The inspiration for the new map came from the iconographic drawings and plans of ancient Rome as illustrated by Robert Adam This competition was open to students of the Technical University Eindhoven, the Applied Sciences school and architects/architecture students in Eindhoven. The project team consisted of myself and another intern, Daniek Reijnders. We were supervised by Jeroen Verdonschot and our project placed and is exhibited from the 4 - 23 September 2012 in the Van Abbe Museum in Eindhoven, the Netherlands and published in the newspaper, the Eindhoven Dagblad. Present situation - Meerhoven area of Eindhoven
MEERHOVÆ ICONOGRAPHIA
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BADR | Development proposal for Amarant Vastgoed Groep
] June 2012
BELTZ | AALST DEVELOPMENT A proposal for a residential development in Aalst, Eindhoven
PROJECT BRIEF The client for this project was the Amarant Vastgoed groep, a development and property management firm in Tilburg, Netherlands which requested the services of Van den Pauwert Architects. The site is located in a small village on the outskirts of Eindhoven with strict planning regulations. This project has been ongoing since 2005 due to the original proposition failing to obtain planning permission. The budget changed as the restrictions called for a 2 storey building, the original proposal having 3 to 4 storeys, reflecting the architectural vernacular of the village. The building is comprised of 14 units made up of 4 studio apartments, 6 one-bedroom apartments and 4 one-bedroom maisonettes. The proposal taking into account the use of the building as apartments for the developmentally disabled, especially those with autism. The design team consisted of two architects, Joost van den Brand and Ton Smulders and at a later stage, myself. At present, the project is in its design stage.
DESIGN | DRAWINGS
PROPOSAL | PLANS
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MGL| Development proposal for ANWB Group
] April 2012
MAHATMA|GANDHI LAAN A proposal for the redevelopment of a commercial building in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
PROJECT BRIEF The client for this project is the ANWB, a company that is involved with most things motor/car related in the Netherlands, from insurance to medical rescue and driving lessons. The project was requested by ANWB as a feasibility study for the reuse of an auto-parts building in a commercial district in Eindhoven. The existing building being two storeys, steel-framed and 18m x 18m. The brief was very specific with a program of what was needed in the building with the size of each unit specified.
PROPOSAL | PLANS
PROPOSAL | PLANS
[ JCRM| JazzCity Development / residential and shopping district ] May 2012
JAZZ CITY / ROERMOND A closed competition for a hotel, residential and shopping complex in Roermond, Netherlands
PROJECT BRIEF The client for this project was the Van Pol Beheer groep, a development firm and SDK Vastgoed, a property management firm. They invited Van den Pauwert Architects, Cees Dam and another architect to submit plans in a competition for an extension of the current Designer Outlet. The site is located in Roermond on a previous harbour area adjacent to the Designer Outlet, a project by Cees Dam architects. The proposal was made up of 5 different blocked labelled A-E, all integrated. A hotel, 2 residential apartment complexes, a shopping complex and a redesigned harbour area. My work on this project was limited to 3D modelling and the re-design of the harbour area. The new harbour is a place where people can interact, meet and eat. It is linked with the upper level shopping district with a bridge and a stepped sitting area reflecting the harbour steps.
[ BAE| Feasibility study / commercial district proposal ] June/July 2012
BRAINPORT AVENUE / WAALRE A proposal for the Eindhoven Municipality for the development of an estate into a commercial district.
PROJECT| BRIEF
The proposal was made up of 5 different blocked labelled A-E, all integrated. A hotel, 2 residential apartment complexes, a shopping complex and a redesigned harbour area. My work on this project was limited to 3D modelling and the re-design of the harbour area. The new harbour is a place where people can interact, meet and eat. It is linked with the upper level shopping district with a bridge and a stepped sitting area reflecting the harbour steps.
The client for this project was the Van Pol Beheer groep, a development firm and SDK Vastgoed, a property management firm. They invited Van den Pauwert Architects, Cees Dam and another architect to submit plans in a competition for an extension of the current Designer Outlet. The site is located in Roermond on a previous harbour area adjacent to the Designer Outlet, a project by Cees Dam architects.
My first task on this project was to organise and separate the useful drawings for the new project from the original Witlox office drawings. I then modelled in 3D the buildings on site including the historic Villa Voorbeek, compiled everything including trees, the full Eindhovenseweg road and junctions and an aerial photograph underlay into a full 3D site model. I was also tasked, with the help of the landscape architect, with creating mass models of office buildings of differing heights and sizes and distributing them throughout the landscape ensuring that the trees would be mostly unaffected. Additionally, I created three separate fictional section collages for presentation showing landscaping and the integration of the buildings in this landscape. This was all compiled for presentation to the Eindhoven municipality as the site is at present not earmarked for any development.
PROJECT| DIAGRAM
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Primary hi-tech locations [circles] along the Eindhovenseweg Brainport Avenue
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Green belt of the city
Integration of the green belt and the hi-tech locations creating the Brainport Avenue