ARCHITECTUREPORTFOLIO DUANEWEBB
“IT TOOK ME FOUR YEARS TO PAINT LIKE RAPHAEL, BUT A LIFETIME TO
PAINT LIKE A CHILD”
-PICASSO
ARCHITECTURALPORTFOLIO DUANE WEBB ARCHITECTURAL STUDENT|B+P JOHANNESBURG C. 0829978424 E. DUANE@BOOGERTMANJHB.CO.ZA
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Design Manifesto Walkersons W117 Barclays Bank Refurb Des_Baker Pharoah Auto Revamps Roggebaai Square Walkersons W128 Reference Letters Curriculum Vitae
DESIGNMANIFESTO
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IDENTIFYCONCEPT
IDENTIFYPROBLEMS
When an intention is established, the mind will work at ways to achieve this. Thinking in a way aimed at a destination allows us to transform a broad idea into something modest, yet incredibly powerful. Applying an idea deeper than a simply functional form allows us to enrich space and alter the experience as a whole. Each design is approached with a message in mind, the ultimate challenge is the implementation and execution thereof.
As times change, needs and wants evolve to suit the context they are placed in. Architects are socially responsible to be aware of surrounding problems, and should be trained to foresee looming issues. The implementation of this ideal can be applied in either a physical or subliminal way, and design could aid in exposing immediate or area based issues. Can problems be confronted, or even resolved through the informed application of a design?
NON-LITERALIMPLEMENTATION
SOLUTION-BASEDDESIGN
Art allows the mind to wonder, and explore the endless interpretations each individual might have. Through explorations of form and space, we are able to capture the essence of the concept, and speak without the need for words. By being non-literal, we allow the tourist to descypher the concept, as well as interpret it the way he/she would like to. It is the responsibility of the designer to plant the seed, and allow the target market to do with it as they please.
Once a problem is revealed, we are able to zoom in on pressing issues, and polish ideas to a point where they become an asset to both the onlooker and the user. When thinking in a larger context, the effective implementation of a strong idea could be the spark to ignite change. By applying design in a responsible way, we are able to mould the cityscape into something more applicable to human relevancies. Perhaps shape architecture as a whole?
STERIOTYPES
SUBLIMINALMESSAGING
Fundamental injustices can be found in ideas such as corporate governance and constitution. Architecture has the ability to look past the repetative stereotypes and dig into deeper, more discreet judgements. Would a design not be much more powerful if we had the ability to confront ideas which have been put to rest and discarded? Perhaps it is becoming the role of the architect to provoke thought, and challenge that which we claim to understand.
By appealing to the senses many ideas, memories, and thoughts can be triggered. If one is able to hack the social psychology of an area as well as the users of the building, perhaps it is possible to create something closely suited to a user. The correct application of tools such as light, colour, void and scale can provoke a feeling suited to an individual space. One is able to promote movement through form, comfort through space, and feeling through implementation.
ENFORCINGCHANGE
PSYCHOLOGY
An artist has a canvas, yet we have a city. The size of our work space forces the onlooker to adhere to it, and be affected by it. Voluntarily or not. If architecture is applied in the way which marries concept and context, the tourist has no choice but to adhere to the powerful message being enforced. Should the choice be made to create a thought provoking design, or a striking level of symbolism it should be one which changes the cityscape for the better of both the urban, as well as the human.
Interpretation is the reason that perfection is always searched for. It is however an impossible ideal which cannot be achieved as a result of interpretation. If one was able to delve deep into the psyche of a user, or even within yourself, the result can become something honest and realistic to its application. By understanding the psychology behind a design, and all of the attributes attached one will be able to implement arguably the most important aspect of architecture. Relevance.
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WALKERSONS W117 CURIOSITY CANTILEVERED Architects were hired as the developers, and body corporate to ensure that the incredible landscape is dealt with in a respectful and themed manner. In a town where development never really reached, it was important to continue with the rustic theme. Being sensitive to the context was essential in the design. In order to do this, it was decided that no trees would be removed from the site, and that the slope of the landscape will be celebrated as opposed to being leveled for convenience. The cottage was to become an enhancement of the landscape rather than an intruder.When deciding on a concept, it was decided that the cottage should revert back to basics, back to a simplistic way of living. A need as opposed to a want. For this reason, the childhood house shape was used as the main entrance, the most public elevation. The materiality was dealt with in a simple way too, reverting back from times of brick and mortar and going back to a more primal stone cladding. Curiosity and privacy were two more themes that the client requested. This weekend house was designed to be a break away from people and development. At the same time, the house is meant to become a statement and an expression of the client. For this reason, the sole function of the 1st storey is an entrance. An onlooker passing by is unaware of the rest of the functions, creating a powerful statement and sense of wonder. The lower level is designed with simplicity and relaxation in mind. The centre of the structure is a communal living space which separates two en-suite bedrooms, and houses an outdoor shower with a scenic view into the valley. The orientation of the building is strategically placed to frame the valley below, and the stream which runs through it. Designed to embody humble sophistication, W117 is a controlled statement of architectural sensitivity, and enhancement of context.
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Site Design started in section as opposed to plan. The gradient was to be used to the advantage of the house, and govern the form of the building. Circulation Forcing people to enter and exit the building through one point ensures that the tourist experiences the building as intended. Design elements are explored in a fabricated sequence. Orientation Explorations with regards to views and sunlight were made to ensure that beauty and comfort is an underlying necessity. It was decided to celebrate the view from the entrance, and rely on secondary light for ambience. Views The site was selected for its view into the valley, and the tranquility of the river which runs through it. Explorations were made to discover the most effective way to utilize the vantage point. Sensitivity For fear of competing with the landscape, I included greenery into the actual structure. The intention was to blend in with the landscape, and allow the user to experience the site even when in the building. Materiality Columns below the building are all cladded in stone in order to blend in with the landscape, and empower the “box.� The rest of the materiality is off shutter concrete, which reverts back to raw simplicity and the beauty of it.
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The entrance was changed from a larger structure for fear of over-stating the entrance, and making the lower level under-whelming. By making the entrance “house� smaller, more space is allowed for a roof garden and viewing deck. The site does not allow for a garden, so one was created to compliment the landscape. The front face of the lower level changed, and now cantilevers slightly more into the valley. The intention is for this level to read as the main house, and separate itself from the entrance level. The living area also becomes more framed, and emphasizes the illusion of a suspended structure. At night this level becomes a beautiful glowing box, and achieves the intention of being under-stated, yet noticed.
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RETAINING WALL WITH WATERPROOFING AND SUBSOIL DRAINAGE AS PER ENG SPEC 100mmDIA 2 WAY VV
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MAIN HWB BATHROOM BATH
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1829.5 1829 (0 LEVEL)
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100mm DIA RWDP BUILT INTO WALL 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 FLOATING STEEL & TIMBER STAIRCASE RISERS: 179mm TREADS: 290mm
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FINISHING SCHEDULE
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SCREEN; RETAINING WALLS: COMBINATION OF PLASTER & PAINT AND CLADDING IN NATURAL DRY STACKING STONE ENTRANCE PAVILION: CLAD IN IBR WALKERSONS PLUM BROWN CORRUGATED IRON LIVING LEVEL: CLAD IN NATURAL DRY STACKING STONE ALUMINIUM. CHARCOAL EXTERNAL: ALUMINIUM. CHARCOAL INTERNAL: TIMBER ENTRANCE PAVILION: WALKERSONS PLUM BROWN CORRUGATED IRON LIVING LEVEL: CONCRETE ROOF SLAB WITH TIMBER DECK & ROOF GARDEN ENTRANCE PAVILION: POWDER COATED ALUMINIUM WALKERSONS PLUM BROWN
SCHEDULE OF RIGHTS PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
GROUND FLOOR LEVEL 1 : 100
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KITCHEN
BATH
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PREP
LINTEL OVER 100mm DIA RWDP BUILT INTO WALL
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HWB
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MORSO FIREPLACE
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5005 2000
WOOD STORAGE
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OPEN 2 WAY VV COURTYARD 1
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330
3110
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LINE
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100 X 100 RWDP TO BE POWDERCOATED WALKERSONS PLUMB BROWN
WALKERSONS PLUMB BROWN S-RIB CORRUGATED PROFILE ROOF SHEETING
6mm GYPSUM CEILING BOARD FIXED TO 38 x 38mm BATTENS
ENTRANCE PAVILION
NGL
FILL
GLASS & ALUMINIUM WALL AS PER DETAIL 2
4890
NGL
OPEN COURTYARD
L CONCRETE COLUMNS AS PER ENG SPEC AND DETAIL. TO BE CLADDED IN DRY STACKING NATURAL STONE OR GABION
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MATERIALS
REV
GROUND FLOOR LEVEL
25mm THICK CONC SCREED ON 85mm THICK SURFACE BED ON APPROVED DPC. WELL COMPACTED FILLING 93% TREATED AGAINST TERMITES, INSECTS AND OTHER ORGANIC FFLMATERIALS
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200 x 600 CONCRETE FOUNDATION AS PER ENG
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DRY S STON TACKING E CLA N DDIN ATURAL G
200 x 600 CONCRETE FOUNDATION AS PER ENG NGL 200 x 600 CONCRETE FOUNDATION AS PER ENG
GROUND FLOOR LEVEL
4890
DINING/LIVING 2805
DPC
ENTRANCE LEVEL
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DPC
255mm SLAB AS PER ENG SPEC
GEYSER & HEAT PUMP UNDER BUILDING AS PER SPECIALIST DPC 25mm THICK CONC SCREED ON 85mm THICK SURFACE BED ON APPROVED DPC. WELL COMPACTED FILLING 93% TREATED AGAINST TERMITES, INSECTS AND OTHER ORGANIC MATERIALS
EXPOSED CONC SLAB NOT TO BE PAINTED
220mm STOCK BRICK WALL
FFL DPC
5 8000
UPSTAND CONC BEAM WITH FOOTING AS PER ENG SPEC & DETAIL
FILL
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DPC
BUILD-IN BRAAI AS PER SPECIALIST
DRY STACKING STONE CLADDING
DPC
DRY STACKING NATURAL STONE CLADDING
4890
KITCHEN
RISERS: 179mm TREADS: 290mm
220mm STOCK BRICK WALL
ENTRANCE LEVEL
2635
DRY STACKING NATURAL STONE CLADDING
RETAINING WALL WITH WATERPROOFING AND SUBSOIL DRAINAGE AS PER ENG SPEC
NGL
3230
FILL
255mm SLAB AS PER ENG SPEC
DPC
3060
STAIRCASE
EXPOSED CONC SLAB NOT TO BE PAINTED
ENTRANCE LEVEL
ROOF GARDEN
EXPOSED CONC SLAB NOT TO BE PAINTED
RETAINING WALL WITH WATERPROOFING AND SUBSOIL DRAINAGE AS PER ENG SPEC
FFL
UPSTAND CONC BEAM WITH FOOTING AS PER ENG SPEC & DETAIL
255mm SLAB AS PER ENG SPEC
595
DRY STACKING NATURAL STONE
ROOF GARDEN SPECIFICATION AS PER ENG AND SPECIALIST NGL
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DRY STACKING STONE CLADDING UPSTAND CONC BEAM WITH FOOTING AS PER ENG SPEC & DETAIL
100 X 100 RWDP TO BE POWDERCOATED WALKERSONS PLUMB BROWN
WALKERSONS PLUMB BROWN S-RIB CORRUGATED PROFILE WALL CLADDING
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100 X 100 RWDP TO BE POWDERCOATED WALKERSONS PLUMB BROWN
RETAINING WALL WITH WATERPROOFING AND SUBSOIL DRAINAGE AS PER ENG SPEC
SEAMLESS GUTTER AS PER SPECIALIST TO BE POWDERCOATED WALKERSONS PLUMB BROWN
COVERED ENTRANCE
IBR CLADDING
2805
IBR CLADDING
UPSTAND CONC BEAM WITH
FOOTING ENGdone SPEC in accordance - All workASisPER to be Regulations. & DETAIL - All materials and workmanship are t S.A.B.S. codes and or the specified applicable in the Architectural specif South African National Standards, B practice, or Agrément Certificates ap the recommendations and requirem considered a minimum standard for - The contractor DRY STACKING NATURAL shall in all aspects of provisions of the Occupational Healt STONE CLADDING No 85 of 1993) and any regulations Act or the Factories Machinery and B OPEN - The contractor shall set up, docume COURTYARD assurance and quality control system 9001/ISO 9001, able to be checked Architect, that all materials and work sources, BUILD-INmeet the requirements of th Contractor BRAAI AS or any of his sub-contrac PERfamily SPECIALIST 9000 of standards then monit - This drawing must be read in conjun drawings, schedules and specificatio consultants related to the project. - All portions of the works related to a information is to be done in accorda Regulations. - This drawing is not to be scaled. Fig All dimensions are in millimeters unl DPC - All ON dimensions 25mm THICK CONC SCREED 85mm THICKand levels must be c contractor before putting work in han SURFACE BED ON APPROVED DPC. WELL - All work AGAINST to be executed by competen COMPACTED FILLING 93% TREATED TERMITES, INSECTS AND specific OTHER ORGANIC trade.
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NGL
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REVISION
CHIMNEY TO BE ACCORDING TO NBR PART V
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GLASS & ALUMINIUM WALL AS PER DETAIL 1
DRY STACKING NATURAL STONE
GENERAL
CHIMNEY TO BE ACCORDING TO NBR PART V
ROOF AS PER ENG/SPECIALIST SPEC & DETAILS
NGL
SECTION B-B 1 : 50
S-RIB CORRUGATED PROFILE CLADDING AS CEILING I-BEAM ROOF STRUCTURE AS PER ENG SPEC & DETAILS SEAMLESS GUTTER 100 X 100 RWDP TO BE POWDERCOATED WALKERSONS PLUMB BROWN INSULATION
GLASS & ALUMINIUM
ENTRANCE PAVILION
ROOF GARDEN SPECIFICATION AS PER ENG AND SPECIALIST
DRY STACKING STONE CLADDING
ENTRANCE PAVILION
SEAMLESS GUTTER 100 X 100 RWDP TO BE POWDERCOATED WALKERSONS PLUMB BROWN INSULATION
220mm STOCK BRICK WALL
ROOF GARDEN SPECIFICATION AS PER ENG AND SPECIALIST
BEDROOM & BATHROOM DRY STACKING STONE CLADDING UPSTAND CONC BEAM WITH FOOTING AS PER ENG SPEC & DETAIL
I-BEAM COLUMN AS PER ENG SPEC
GLASS SKYLIGHT 'ROOF' ON ALUMINIUM FRAME AS PER SPECIALIST SPEC & DETAIL
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SECTION C - C 1 : 50
NGL
SHOWER FLOATING STEEL & TIMBER STAIRCASE
OUTSIDE SHR IN OPEN COURTYARD
BEDROOM & BATHROOM
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PRETORIA Tel: (012) 346 8686 Fax:
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OUTSIDE SHR IN OPEN COURTYARD
DINING/LIVING
ENTRAN
FRAMELESS GLASS DOORS
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ENTRANCE LEVEL
FRAMELESS GLASS DOORS
SHOWER
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DURBAN Tel: (031) 265 1805 Fax:
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GLASS SKYLIGHT 'ROOF' ON ALUMINIUM FRAME AS PER SPECIALIST SPEC & DETAIL
2 8000
S-RIB CORRUGATED PROFILE CLADDING AS CEILING
WALKERSONS PLUMB BROWN S-RIB CORRUGATED PROFILE WALL CLADDING
BALUSTRADE MIN OPENINGS
NG & TIMBER CASE
TIMBER DECK
I-BEAM ROOF STRUCTURE AS PER ENG SPEC & DETAILS
OUTSIDE SHR IN OPEN COURTYARD
GLASS & ALUMINIUM
2 000
PRECAST CONC COPING
UPSTAND CONC BEAM WITH FOOTING AS PER ENG SPEC & DETAIL
I-BEAM COLUMN AS PER ENG SPEC
PROJECT
UPSTAND CONC BEAM WITH FOOTING AS PER ENG SPEC & DETAIL
DRY STACKING STONE CLADDING
WALKERSONS PLUMB BROWN S-RIB CORRUGATED PROFILE WALL CLADDING
1050mm HIGH BALUSTRADE WITH 100mm MIN OPENINGS
BUILD-IN SLIDING GLASS PANELS CUPBOARD NEXT TO STAIRCASE AS PER SPECIALIST
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BARCLAYS BANK REFURB INTRO TO A NEW ARCHITECTURE Gaberone is a city begging for development and an effective infrastructure. Foreign investment has recently allowed for such projects and upgrades to commence, with the ultimate goal being to propel Botswana into the 1st world, and improve status as a whole. For this reason, we were presented with a brief to upgrade the existing commercial building with minimal demolition and cost. Secondly, an additional parking structure was requested to accommodate the booming CBD. The existing building is 25 years old, and was designed for an era no longer relevant to the intended image of Barclays. Current materiality consists of pre-cast concrete panels as cladding, and a repetitive symmetry. The face makes no attempt to boast a statement or become a landmark. It was decided to remove all current cladding, and begin with a blank canvas. The entire face is to be cladded in a high-performance glass on the North and South facade, and framed with a concrete box. The concrete box becomes the facade of the East and West. In an attempt to break the symmetry of the existing and to slowly introduce a new architecture to the cityscape, staggered openings and recesses were introduced to these surfaces. The intention behind the parking structure was to hide the function, and give it the illusion of a revenue creating building. For this reason, the angular shape of the existing building was replicated and the height was decided on with scale in mind. This was to become a sister building to the main structure, yet still give the illusion of a shared function. In order to counter the simplicity of the form, angled columns were introduced to the street facing elevation. The structure is also cladded in a translucent metal louver in an attempt to convey the same message as the staggered windows. The slow introduction to a new architecture.
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EXISTINGBUILDING The site is characterized on the ground plane by a multitude of carports to the north and south of the building. It not only obscures the visual connectivity from street level to the building, but also degrades the overall aesthetic appearance of the site in its totality. The building itself is that of a monochromatic engineers aesthetic which is embodied by the precast concrete cladding, typical of its epoch. The interior is again dominated by the underutilised atrium, which is visually unpleasing while the atrium does not foster any social interaction.
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P H A S E 1
Proposed upgrade of the visitors parking to the South of the building includes the compacting of the parking bays from the existing 43 bays to 63 bays. The existing carports to be replaced with soft landscaping, which will aid in increasing visual permeability as well as establishing an “inviting�’entrance to the building proper. The Southern visitors entrance will also act as the main entrance into the building. This upgrade allows the building and its exposure to relate to both the visual axis from Kaunda road as well as commuters on Khama Crescent
P H A S E 2
Propose new parkade structure to be built to the North of the existing building. The design resolution of the parking structure allows vehicular access to the existing basement parking as well as the upgraded visitors parking to the South of the building. The parkade will provide parking for tenants, with a tenant secondary entrance into the main building located adjacent to the parkade.
PHASE3 The proposed upgrade to the existing Barclays House includes, amongst others: - Upgrade of the main entrance to the South of the building, including disabled access - External facade to be upgraded by removing the existing precast concrete panels and replacing them with either a single or double glazed high performance curtain wall. On the Eastern and Western facade a proposed polywall will limit the amount of solar ingress. The construction of the curtain wall and polywall can be done while the existing shopfronts are being restored.
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ATRIUM Upgrade the internal atrium includes: - The replacement of the walls fronting the atrium roof. - The introduction of acoustic wall panels. - The upgrade of the atrium with landscaping.
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PARKADE Proposed new parkade structure to be built to the North of the existing building. The design resolution of the parking structure allows vehicular access to the existing basement parking as well as the upgraded visitors parking to the South of the building. The parkade will provide parking for tenants, with a tenant secondary entrance into the main building located adjacent to the parkade.
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DES_BAKER RE-SCRIPTING ARCHITECTURE Ignorance is the script we wish to rewrite, to change the attitude of the protagonist as well as give a presence and voice to the antagonist. We aim to shock the numbed protagonist into awareness and hopefully action. The parasitic fungus that grows organically and externally to the parameters of society and cause harm to the providers in this society need to be given the means to no longer beg for survival but rather to ask for integration into a system that excludes them. Give the homeless the means to create by their own intelligence and according to their own design uplifting them from user to architect and contractor, from parasite – to PARA_SITE – alongside ,beside. The means of communication would be ad hoc architecture created using modular units repeated to form organic forms that have thousands of different solutions based on the parameters experienced by the homeless: the number of components; the site and the direction of the designer. These parametric forms would start to litter the city becoming more and more prominent due to their speed of construction, their variability of form and their positioning in dead urban space. The homeless will have the stage to make their presence known and challenge society and the government. Requesting assistance without begging for survival. “Maybe we can show government how to operate better as a result of better architecture” Frank Lloyd Wright
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PARA – 1. Preface attached to verbs meaning: “at or to one side of, beside, side by side, ancillary” - SITE
a person who receives support, advantage, or the like, from another or others without giving any useful or proper return, as one who lives on the hospitality of others – HOMELESS.
- METRIC
one of a set of measurable factors that create a system and determine its behaviour.
- METER
limits or boundaries.
RE_SCRIPTING an urban interaction. The milieu is Johannesburg,
the protagonists are tax paying citizens and the antagonists are the exiles – homeless. The interaction between the protagonist and the antagonist is one of avoidance and discomfort. The homeless are irritations to the protagonist as they leech off resources not of their contribution and move unrestrained through the city causing a detrimental effect to economic and commercial practices in areas where they linger. The homeless are silent and translucent to the people that vaguely acknowledge their existence or plight.
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WHAT RELATIONSHIP WILL WE AIM FOR?? PARASITIC or SYMBIOTIC
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Included
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Tax Payers - Employed
Homeless
Components
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The homeless are huge contributors to informal recycling. They would now be given the opportunity not only to receive reimbursement for their collections but to also receive a recycled component. The recycling companies would have incentives to supply the components as they would be liable to receive grants. The homeless would take these light weight and manageable components with them as they moved. Either collaborating or alone they thenof,have theside means construct these parametric forms that – 1. Prefix attacked toworking verbs meaning: ‘at or would to one side beside, bytoside, ancillary’’ can be both physically and socially functional.
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RE_SCRIPTING an urban interaction. The milieu is Johannesburg, the protagonists are tax paying citizens and the antagonists are the exiles – homeless. The interaction between the protagonist and the antagonist is one of avoidance and discomfort. The homeless are irritations to the protagonist as they leech off resources not of their contribution and move unrestrained through the city causing a detrimental effect to economic and commercial practices in areas where they linger. The homeless are silent and translucent to the people that vaguely acknowledge their Section Rhino Script - RE -Scripting - parametric existence or plight.
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RE_SCRIPT
Ignorance is the script we wish to rewrite, to change the attitude of the protagonist as well as give a presence and voice to the antagonist. We aim to shock the numbed protagonist into awareness and hopefully action. The parasitic fungus that grows organically and externally to the parameters of society and cause harm to the providers in this society need to be given the means to no longer beg for survival but rather to ask for integration into a system that excludes them. Give the homeless the means to create by their own intelligence and according to their own design uplifting them from user to architect and contractor, from parasite – to PARA_SITE – alongside ,beside.
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PARA METRIC
The means of communication would be ad hoc architecture created using modular units repeated to form organic forms that have thousands of different solutions based on the parameters experienced by the homeless: the number of components; the site and the direction of the designer. These parametric forms would start to litter the city becoming more and more prominent due to their speed of construction, their variability of form and their positioning in dead urban space. The homeless will have the stage to make their presence known and challenge society and the government. Requesting assistance without begging for survival. ‘’Maybe we can show government how to operate better as a result of better architecture’’ Frank Lloyd Wright
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Plan
Section
Materiality and Proportions
The components will be manufactured in a mold so that mass production will reduce costs. The components will be made from recycled plastic. The plastic is durable and weather resistant. It will last for a long period of time before warping or distorting. The modules were modelled so that the pieces that do not fold are 450 by 450 millimeters for convenient carrying. The pieces that do fold are 900 by 900 millimeters.
Design
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PHAROAH AUTO REVAMPS REINVENTING AN IMAGE Times change, needs change, and status changes. As times evolve, it is vital to mimic the same progression within architecture. Perhaps even set the trends? Corporate image is something Pharoah Auto Investments takes seriously, and requested an entire revamp of the existing which compliments the identity which they try to convey. Pharoah Auto specialises in the sales of upper market luxury cars, and targets people who wish to take the step into an upper class lifestyle. For this reason, the brief was simple: “Make Pharoah Auto a more desirable brand.” Within the parameters of the brief we were not allowed to demolish any of the existing buildings, and had to adhere to the strict building lines established by council. The new structure should also be quick to erect, and allow for future expansion. To achieve this it was decided to construct all new additions from steel. This allows for speedy construction, and compliments the modern image the brand portrays. The decision was taken to alter the form of the round building to create a slicker, more modern image. In order to break the “box” effect, a small break in the straight boxes was allowed to celebrate the form of the original building. Floors are to be mentis grid in order to create interesting shading patterns, and create a semi-outdoor feeling. On the second building, a 3 storey glass box was designed as an additional showroom. At night once lit, this will create a glowing box populated with beautiful cars. The existing building is to be cladded in parts with aluminium, and lit with feature lighting from below.
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WALKERSONS W128 A CONSERVATIVE INTRUDER The brief was given to create a home away from home – a sanctuary. The building is to embody comfort and relaxation, become an escape from reality and the challenges associated with it. Set in the hills of Dullstroom within the private nature estate of Walkersons, we were forced to adhere to the strict design guidelines established by the body corporate. Houses may not exceed 2 storeys, and materiality must consist of IBR sheeting, stone cladding and rough pine timber. Houses are to be designed in a conservative manner, and follow the “barn� look established by the authority. Adhering to rules is in most cases limiting, but I feel that the enforcement of these regulations enhances the estate and establishes a continuity. The site is located on a steep slope, and hence it was decided to design in section and compliment the gradient. The entrance is to mimic a childhood idea of form in an attempt to emphasise the function. The main building was then rotated off the axis of the entrance in order to direct the building to the most desirable view and maximise Northern light. The form of the cottage was chosen for its untouched simplicity. The goal was to make the environment the focus, and the form simply something that will compliment the surroundings. Phase 2 is to be the main house, which keeps true to the form of the cottage. In order to establish a feature the main house was deconstructed, with the circulation of the above entrance forcing a view of the main entertainment area. By manipulating circulation and inter-visibility, the appearance of 3 forms functions as one closed system.
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Entertainment The entire ground storey plan is designed with socialising and entertainment in mind. An open plan layout allows for easy communication and inter-visibility between spaces. There is also a play with indoor and outdoor, which allows for an interactive environment within the natural zone.
Preservation Decision was taken to preserve the environment as much as possible. For this reason the building was positioned around existing trees and none were removed, only more added. Bulk earthworks were also kept to an absolute minimum. The intention was to create a building which would suit the landscape as opposed to change it.
Simplicity In an untouched landscape, it would be disrespectful to create too much of a statement. Spaces were kept functional and comfortable as opposed to complex and manipulative. Stone and rough cut pine add to the simplistic feel, and assist on reverting the ideas back to basic needs as opposed to excessive wants.
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Head of Architecture Faculty
RE: RECOMMENDATION FOR DUANE WEBB
18 August 2014
18th August 2014
To whom it may concern:
To whom it may concern:
Duane Webb has been in the employment of Boogertman + Partners Architects, in the position of Architectural Intern, for the 2013 and 2014 Calendar year. Duane was involved in a full range of architectural activities under the guidance and mentorship of 2 Partners and other senior architects/ team leaders. He assisted in all the day-to-day requirements on numerous projects, varying from an corporate tower building, and industrial structures, to bespoke residential estate houses. Duane assisted with Design aspects, documentation, detailing and client interaction, as well as some site and professional team liaison. I would highly recommend Duane for consideration in enrollment for the 2015 architectural class for completion of his B.Arch (Hons) and subsequent M. Arch degrees, at your prestigious faculty. Duane exhibited a very keen spirit and work ethic, accompanied by sound design and computer skills. He also has good communication skills and a quick grasp of requirements. Duane proved to be organized, reliable and capable of working independently and was able to follow through to ensure that the tasks allocated to him were completed in time and to the required standard expected from our company. He was reliable and willing to work on any project that was assigned to him, and he volunteered for pro-bono projects and social corporate activities. I believe Duane to be a true asset to our company in the relatively short time of his internship, and he has my highest recommendation. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to call me. Yours Sincerely,
I highly recommend Duane to further his Honours degree in Architecture at your prestigious university. Duane was employed at Boogertman + Partner Architects as an Intern from January 2013 to December 2014. Duane was responsible for a variety of aspects on different projects and had exposure to concept design, sketch plans as well as producing working drawings on Revit. He attended co-ordination meetings with other disciplines as well as site meetings. He also liaised directly with some Clients and consultants.
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On all these tasks he seemed very competent and passionate about architecture. Duane has very good communication skills towards his Senior’s and peers alike. In addition, he was extremely organised, reliable and computer literate. Duane worked independently and was able to follow through to ensure that the tasks allocated to him were completed timeously and according to expectation. He was reliable and willing to work on different projects, at different stages in the project, that were assigned to him. Duane was quick to volunteer to assist in other areas of company activities for example pro-bono design work on a community campus and took part and assisted in organising company social functions. I fully support Duane in furthering his studies and following his dream of becoming an architect. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
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SURNAME Webb | NAME Duane | CONTACT TELEPHONE 082 997 8424 | CONTACT E-MAIL duanewebbsa@gmail.com DATE OF BIRTH 19 June 1991 | AGE 23 years | NATIONALITY South African FIRST LANGUAGE English & Afrikaans
THE KINGS SCHOOL _ ROBIN HILLS Matric (IEB), 2009 English (Symbol : B) Afrikaans (Symbol : A) Mathematics (Symbol : B) Mathematics 3 (Symbol : B) Science (Symbol : B) Geography (Symbol : A) Accounting (Symbol : B) Life Orientation (Symbol : B)
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND FIRST YEAR COMPLETED : 2010 : SUBJECTS PASSED (ALL) SECOND YEAR COMPLETED : 2011 : SUBJECTS PASSED (ALL) THIRD YEAR COMPLETED : 2012 : SUBJECTS PASSED (ALL)
CONFERENCES ATTENDED Green Building Conference – Sandton 2012 AZA Student Conference – Cape Town 2012 Kengo Kuma – Illovo 2013 SANS 10400 – Bryanston 2013
PARTICULAR AREAS OF ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST Modernist Architecture | Conceptual Design | Solution-based Architecture | Design Psychology
EXTRA-MURAL ACHIEVEMENTS Angling Provincial Colours (Central Gauteng) | National Colours (Protea) S.A. Junior Champion (2008) | Tri-Nations Junior Champion (2008)
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