Architecture Portfolio 2013 by ergys peka

ERGYS

PEKA

Architectural Portfolio

MUSIC

PAVILION

Widespan project to design a public interaction hub - p25

Curriculum Vitae 05 Personal Statement 07 Chapter 1 - University Work First Year 2010 08 Nomad Hideaway Cinematique Second Year 2011 16 Film Studio RedHill Farm Theatre Third Yead 2012 24 Widespan Community Centre Chapter 2 - Competition Stone Bench 39 Chapter 3 - Built Projects 10 Ben Tiller, Barking 41 54 Barleycorn Way, Hornchurch 42 121 Cornwallis Road, Dagenham 43 Chapter 4 - Professional Work Transformation Architects 2011 45 Chapter 5 - Dissertation Biomimicry 47 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The use of Biomimicry Principles to

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Lincoln  LN6 7TS  

side extension by the council. Awaiting development on satisfaction was# approved Loading & Unloading Medal + £200 # Great customer # Reliable &site. self sufficient # Stall Set-up & Advertising Side extension will be used for letting as a studio flat to generate Design & Tech Product Design Outstanding contribution to # Trustworthy with petty # Great Sale record revenue for the Mr&Mrs Morina. Outstanding achievement in First Year 1.0 the school + education cash & merchandise # Client Satisfaction # Provided Design & Access Statement Design & Tech Faculty Second Year 2.2 Mayfield 6 Form Mr&Mrs Morina - 10Application Ben Tillet Close, Barking 2011 # Planning filed/approved # Site Survey & Architectural Proposals Third Year 2.1 Mayfield School   Planning application, Regulation for a proposed storey& Proposed # ElevationBuilding of Existing & Proposed # Plansingle of Existing  side extension was approved by the council. Awaiting development on Prefect & Senior Prefect # Detailed Technical Drawing # Site Visit & Meetings  Mayfield School Jack Petchey Medal + £200 rubber or perhaps a sharpener to site. time Side extension will be used for letting as a studio flat to generate  Mayfield School +to6 Form from contribution Pedley Roadpencil, ruler andOutstanding the Transformation ArchitectJuly 2011 - Sept 2011  time; those were the the essential tools which followed merevenue aroundforas a Mr&Mrs Morina. school + education  Jack Petchey

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Dagenham Client Satisfaction Provided Design & Access Statement child whilst I imagined, designed and drew my perfect,#dream house. Shadowed a successful# Architect, which worked on various projects Mayfield 6 Form RM8 1XE Student Governor # Planning Application filed/approved # Site Survey & Architectural Proposals Which was obviously crisp, clean and simplistic throughout similar to such as residential dwellings and commercial buildings like the Terrace  # Elevation of Existing & Proposed # Plan of Existing & Proposed Mayfield 6 Form the German Pavilion Prefect for the 1929 International Exposition in Technical Hotel, London. Worked on a book shelve, side extension for a two storey & Senior Prefect # Detailed Drawing # Site Visit & Meetings Mayfield School  AS Maths B Barcelona, Spain which was designed Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Mayfield School + by 6 Form dwelling and visited finished project. Pedley Road AS Physics B ERASMUS University of Geneva Transformation ArchitectJuly 2011 - Sept 2011  a poetic Pursuing a career in Architecture installs in me Dagenham # aAttended project meetings # Replying to clients & Contractors via letter, AS Design & Techbuilding! C Shadowed aas successful Architect, which worked on various projects Selected for anheights, Exchange Program belief that I can achieve and reach new therefore acting RM8 1XE Student Governor # Site visit on finished & current email and telephone AS Economics C such as residential dwellings and commercial buildings like the Terrace  University Mayfield Form of Lincoln a foundation for success and 6fulfilment in the near future as an # Reception Tasks # Proposing new architectural design

AS Architect.B C A2Maths Maths AS Physics B  A2 Physics C AS Design & Tech C A2 Economics AS Economics C D

Hotel, London. Worked on a book shelve, side extension for a two storey dwelling and visited finished project. ERASMUS University of Geneva -# 121 Cornwallis Dagenham Project Exhibition First Year # Attended ROC projectContractor meetings Replying to clients &Road, Contractors via letter,2012 - Dec 2012 Selected for an for Exchange Worked with a privet contractor on a renovation project for Mr&Mrs finished & current email and telephone Selected PublicProgram Exhibition # Site visit on University of Lincoln # ReceptionGreen. Tasks Being selected # Proposing architectural designI had the opportunity to as thenew project manager,  

University 

of Lincoln

Experience A2 MathsPersonal C  A2 Physics C Project Exhibition First Year Market Stall RIBA Nomination A2 Economics D 2006 - 2008Selected for Project Public Exhibition

propose new design alterations such as LED & Fibre optic lighting,

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Core Competencies

Transformation Architect July 2011 - Sept 2011 AwardCore Recognition Personal Experience Competencies Skill Photoshop CS6 Microsoft Office AutoCAD 2013 Premier Pro CS6 Model Making Architectural Design # Shadowed a successful Architect, which worked on various projects Photoshop CS6 Microsoft Office AutoCAD 2013 Premier Pro CS6 Model Making Architectural Design # ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** # Stall2006 - 2008 Jack Petchey Medal + £200 Site Planning Market suchCS6 as residential dwellings and commercial buildings like the Terrace ***** ***** ***** ***** Site Planning # Illustration InDesign CS6 ***** AutoDesk Ecotect Kerkythea Render Canon 450D SLR Construction Document #a young age I have always been m Outstanding achievements in Since University of Lincoln Illustration CS6 London. InDesign CS6 on aAutoDesk Ecotectside Kerkythea Render Canon 450D***** SLR Construction Document # Worked book***** shelve, extension for a two storey ***** Hotel, ***** ***** Planning Application # Education education. I am a person who is always ***** ***** ***** ***** Planning Application # Pool Drawing dwelling and visited4finished***** project. SketchUp 8 Rhino 3DS Max Studio Maxwell StudioBrayford Technical Building Regulation Application # Mayfield School activities, who will always provide 100% Rhino 4 3DS Max Studio Maxwell Studio Technical Drawing Building Regulation Application # Geneva SketchUp 8 Lincoln project & Contractors via letter, ***** # Attended ***** *****meetings *****# Replying ***** to clients ***** ***** Graphic Presentation and Layout # customer satisfaction  # Great # Loading ***** ***** ***** Graphic Presentation and Layout # e Program LN6 7TS # Site visit on finished & current email and telephone Client Satisfaction # Client Satisfaction # # Reliable & self sufficient # Stall Se  Design & Tech Product Design # Reception Tasks # Proposing new architectural design Meeting Deadlines # Meeting Deadlines # # Trustworthy with petty # Great S References References Outstanding Outstanding achievement work Ethics # in work Ethics First Year 1.0 Outstanding # & merchandise cash ROC Contractor - 121 Cornwallis Road, Dagenham2012 - Dec 2012Second Year Year Dr Amira 2.2Lipsley Design & Tech Faculty Elnokaly Mr Paul Mr David Dr Amira Elnokaly MrClarke Paul Clarke David Lipsley Mr&Mrs Morina - 10 Ben Tillet Close, Worked with a privet contractor on Studio a renovation project for Mr&Mrs Third Year 2.1 Mr Mayfield School bition Senior Lecturer Tutor Tutor Transformation Architect Senior Green. Lecturer Studio Transformation Architect  Planning application, Building Regulatio Being selected as the project manager, I had the opportunity to  Work Experience Lincoln School of Architecture Lincoln School of Architecture LincolnofSchool of Architecture Lincoln School of and Architecture Work Experience side extension was approved by the cou new design alterations as LED Fibre optic lighting,  Jack Petchey Medal + £200 Faculty propose Art Architecture and Design suchFaculty of&Art Architecture Design 15 July 11 - 25 Aug 11 Facultysurround of Art Architecture and Design heating Faculty of Art Architecture and Design 15 JulyOutstanding 11 - 25 Augcontribution 11 site. Side extension will be used for lettin    sound system, under-floor and new circulation openings. to      revenue for the Mr&Mrs Morina. # Project Manager # Managed expenses & material the school + education ed    # Client Satisfaction # Pr # Reliable & self sufficient # Involved hands on project in ceiling design Mayfield 6 Form # Planning Application filed/approved # Sit # Proposed efficient architectural # Involved hands on project in flooring & stair  05 # Elevation of Existing & Proposed # Pl ideas that reduced CO2 # Developed & built brick wall  Prefect & Senior Prefect # Detailed Technical Drawing # Sit Mayfield School

Architect.

RM8 3BL  

University of Lincoln Brayford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS 

First Year 1.0 Second Year 2.2 Third Year 2.1   

Award Recognition

Personal Experience

Jack Petchey Medal + £200 Outstanding achievements in Education Mayfield School

Mr&Mrs N.B Patel - 54 Barleycorn Way, Hornchurch2012 Planning application, Building Regulation for a proposed balcony was approved by the council. Awaiting development on site, due to finish early February 2013. Balcony improved the overall aesthetics of the current dwelling.

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Design & Tech Product Design Outstanding achievement in Design & Tech Faculty Mayfield School 

Jack Petchey Medal + £200 Outstanding contribution to the school + education Mayfield 6 Form 

Prefect & Senior Prefect Mayfield School + 6 Form

Mayfield School Pedley Road Dagenham RM8 1XE

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AS Maths AS Physics AS Design & Tech AS Economics A2 Maths A2 Physics A2 Economics

B B C C C C D

Student Governor Mayfield 6 Form 

ERASMUS University of Geneva Selected for an Exchange Program University of Lincoln 

Project Exhibition First Year Selected for Public Exhibition University of Lincoln 

RIBA Project Nomination Widespan Project selected for RIBA validation University of Lincoln

Mayfield School Pedley Road Dagenham RM8 1XE

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English Literature Maths Drama Design & Tech English Language French Double Science GNVQ IT

A B B B C C CC BBBB

Dissertation Biomimicry Outstanding Research Topic University of Lincoln 

End of Year Project Selected by a committee for prospective analysis St. Swithins Centre 

# Client Satisfaction # Planning Application filed/approved # Elevation of Existing & Proposed # Detailed Technical Drawing

ROC Contractor - 121 Cornwallis Road, Dagenham2012 - Dec 2012 Worked with a privet contractor on a renovation project for Mr&Mrs Green. Being selected as the project manager, I had the opportunity to propose new design alterations such as LED & Fibre optic lighting, surround sound system, under-floor heating and new circulation openings. # Project Manager # Reliable & self sufficient # Proposed efficient architectural ideas that reduced CO2

# Managed expenses & material # Involved hands on project in ceiling design # Involved hands on project in flooring & stair # Developed & built brick wall

Transformation ArchitectJuly 2011 - Sept 2011 Shadowed a successful Architect, which worked on various projects such as residential dwellings and commercial buildings like the Terrace Hotel, London. Worked on a book shelve, side extension for a two storey dwelling and visited finished project. # Attended project meetings # Site visit on finished & current # Reception Tasks

# Replying to clients & Contractors via letter, email and telephone # Proposing new architectural design

Mr&Mrs Morina - 10 Ben Tillet Close, Barking 2011 Planning application, Building Regulation for a proposed single storey side extension was approved by the council. Awaiting development on site. Side extension will be used for letting as a studio flat to generate revenue for the Mr&Mrs Morina. # Client Satisfaction # Planning Application filed/approved # Elevation of Existing & Proposed # Detailed Technical Drawing

# Provided Design & Access Statement # Site Survey & Architectural Proposals # Plan of Existing & Proposed # Site Visit & Meetings

Market Stall2006 - 2008 Since a young age I have always been motivated to work whilst still in education. I am a person who is always active and keen to try new activities, who will always provide 100% effort despite the job description. # Great customer satisfaction # Reliable & self sufficient # Trustworthy with petty cash & merchandise

# Loading & Unloading # Stall Set-up & Advertising # Great Sale record

Core Competencies

Skill Photoshop CS6 *****

# Provided Design & Access Statement # Meet tight deadline # Plan of Existing & Proposed # Site Visit & Meetings

Microsoft Office *****

AutoCAD 2013 *****

Premier Pro CS6 *****

Model Making *****

Architectural Design # Site Planning #

PERSONAL

STATEMENT Demanding clients, late hours, building codes, the logic of engineering and mathematics and even the management of the business times; in such a short period these were all skills which I picked up whilst shadowing Mr David Lipsley, in the summer of 2011. A dire year, which over saw the wrath of the youth in the form of havoc devastation upon theirown community. However, my transition from education to profession has incurred a difficult and stagnated process. This is due because of the immense responsibilities that have been handed over to me, to care and overlook a teenager of whom is similar blood to me. My brother is entering a difficult stage of his life, with his own education hurdles of such GCSE’s. Being the bearer of bread and butter required me to make Individuals are differentiated from self-expression. Within me flames of some sacrifices, in order to retain a healthy family relationship within our passion shines on the surface, it is my immense passion for architecture bubble. that acts as a catalyst for inspiration and in turn provides me with a prominent sense of ambition and desire. The opportunity to appreciate the Although I relish an opportunity to further expand my knowledge and aesthetics beauty prevalent in the world today was unlocked from studying practice within the profession, this has not obstructed me from attending Architecture and graduating at University of Lincoln, a vibrant city filled with RIBA CPD conferences and entering competitions. With regards to my stagnated historical buildings such as the Lincoln Cathedral. My decision personality; I am trustworthy, personable and enthusiastic. On various to continue at a more advance level (Postgraduate) evolved further from occasion referred to as being diligent due to my strong work ethic and Biomimicry, my dissertation topic which researches into the wonders of our desire to succeed on the task at hand. I have many transferable skills such world. Exploring and examining earth’s habitats and their wonders to work as communication through visual and verbal, leadership and number effortlessly hand in hand with such fluidity. This insightful demonstration skills, which have all been established and highlighted since working in a has allowed my passion to evolve further, due to the endless possibilities group project for a widespan structure (of which it was successful), whilst maintaining my individualistic sense of achievement. for architectural applications. Technology is woven into the fabric of our lives from birth till death, creating an alliance with humanity. The soulless ridged scrap lacks a powerful skill, imagination and creation. After all “An Architect is the drawer of dreams” – Grace McGarvie. Our endeavour to create a parallel between imagination and the world we live in is an intriguing ability evolving from our originalities and prospective. Winston Churchill emphasised that “we shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us”, a quote which resonates subconsciously in my architectural mind. Buildings are time capsules, encapsulating, personifying and embodying the diverse culture that exists today, which reflects the culminating power and endless potential of mankind’s genius.

To me knowledge is wealth, the ability to enrich a sole through tuition and practice shatters limitation barriers, thus superseding in our ambitions. I believe continuing studies for RIBA Part 2 will escalate a creative potential, culminating in the formulations of my own unique imaginative design. I agree with the ideology that an individual will rarely exceed their own expectations, but Architecture is a potent, a subconscious influential force in my life which gives me the strength; a sense of direction and meaning that allows me to drive beyond my limitations. 07

In our life, there is a certain moment in time that encapsulates all our beliefs and theories. During a guest lecture given by Shashi Narayana on behalf of HOK Architect, on sustainable solutions was the singular moment in my life that simply confirmed a further passion within Biomimicry. This singularity induced an explosion of ideas, extending perspectives on the possibilities of architecture in connection with nature, whilst utilising and exhausting current technologies to achieve a carbon neutral built environment. I eagerly look forward to participating in a rewarding selffulfilling course which lay ahead.

FIRST

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A Collection of Work

Roller Case ‘Transporting your self’

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NOMAD Temporary Structure This was my first project in my architectural studies which evoked the passion that lay within me for the subject, to flow within the unit as I was required to design a temporary structure for a nomad who is at a constant move. My nomad was a divorced father living a county away from his children, thus insisting in visiting them on a regular basis. The structure had to be lightweight, transportable, economical and sustainable with robust features.

1. Roller Case 2. Bicycle Pod (Chosen design) 3. Trolly Shelter 4. Eco-Shelter Card Board

All of the proposed designs have taken in consideration to satisfying the criteria that I set myself when I approached this design brief. However, the design which I believe to satisfy all of the above criteria is the ‘bicycle pod’, which is sustainable, economical, robust and easy to manoeuvre during long distances. The pod has special environmental features which allow my nomad to recharge his telephone or read in the night, with the help of the turbines that are produced from the wheels. Once stationary they are converted into turbines, generating energy from low cross winds the flow over trees or residential buildings which funnels their paths. The wheels also store energy when peddling through the use of a dynamo.

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OBSERVATIONTower Woodland Cabin for observing nature Within this project the brief was to design a woodland cabin suitable for observing the outstanding behavior of our natural environment. This required me to design a structure which allows undisturbed views of the natural habitat that surrounds the cabin. The single occupier will be required to observe the natural habitat whilst also maintaining a recorded diary of the subtle changes that occur. The internal space required to be of a high standard finish, and also providing adequate spaces to occupy four other guests as they too would spend a considerable amount of time at the tower gathering and formatting data. The design specifications of the tower which I set, was to use reclaimed cladding material which will eventually morph into its surroundings gradually with time due to weathering and natural behavior caused by nature. Furthermore, the design aesthetics of the structure were aimed to be very minimalistic which shows the form of the structure, and its curvy envelope. I also induced a perspective of self-levitation building block which is counter-levered by the earth to achieve equilibrium. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design is comprised of intelligent design system which reduced solar glare in certain areas, but maximises solar gain in others because of its shape. Moreover, the page opposite shows further research and investigation into the form of the building, in order to achieve acoustic ambient and reduction of cased shadows. This has been carried in search of solution to reduce the buildings impact on its location.

INÉMATHÈQUE An Entertainment Venue

The brief for the Cinémathèque project was to design an arts building with flexible spaces which will contain two cinema screens with seating capacity of 150. The spaces within the building will require to be adequate and flexible for presentation, block buster releases and media centre. Most important space of all will be the main foyer with its coffee and bar area as it requires to be inviting, and rewarding so the community can interact and socialise with one another. Furthermore, the location of the building is located at the heart of the city centre, and it was important that the ‘Cloud Cinema’ embedded special features within the structure. This was conveyed through manipulation and illusion of an elevated (floating) building, which uses the idea of a humidifier in coherence with a sprinkler effect in turn creating a mist/cloud effect. Another cleaver feature with in the design was the illusion of space, with open plan bellow and floating box above, which disturbs the rules of physics that were all used to seeing in ordinary buildings. The building makes the most of it’s optical illusion from its basic concave shape, which reflects the sun light onto the nearby buildings, thereafter reflecting back. Allowing natural light to disperse into pedestrian paths which could be shaded with ordinary box block buildings.

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ERASMUS Program

University of Geneva, Italy Student Exchange This once in a lifetime opportunity to attend the University of Geneva, Italy by representing University of Lincoln, as an architecture student was offered to me by Simone Medio. A senior lecturer who was also my tutor at the time. This offer was limited to only selected students, of whom would have shown a great interest in the subject of Architecture and an outstanding improvement in their work. They would then attend University of Genova, Italy to further build on their skills by taking a radical approach to architecture. However, because of my personal circumstance which only floated to the surface at the time until now, meant that I had to make some sacrifices in order to pursue a reasonable dream of becoming a architect with the integration of a sound personal life.

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FILM STUDIO

Video Production Studio My second year of Architecture was introduced with a brief to design a building which could contribute to the cities economy. Through research and analysis, derived the idea of a film studio where production of day-time soaps could be recorded and aired in the same way as ‘Hollyoks’ in Chester or the recent ‘My Mad Fat Diary’ which is filmed in Lincolnshire. The CCTV cameras located at every corner of the city will be used to capture still images of different scenes, which are controlled at the studio. The building provides flexible open space with large natural light. Also, the location of the building makes it possible for the best student experience due to close university 17

campuses. The site around the building increases the prospects of future media building, hence the reason a curved building envelope.student experience due to close university campuses. The site around the building increases the prospects of future media building, hence the reason for a curved building envelope. Moreover, the building reduces the amount of cased shadows on the nearby buildings. Solar gain through the roof is controlled from the building envelope of the curved panel, and from its orientation maximising natural light. Rear entrances for props and delivery trucks have been allocated and also temporary car parks.

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SUSTAINABLESolutions

PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION This unique project unlocked the perks and the excitement that we all contained for the course, with the introduction of a real brief from real clients. RedHill Farm was a small Lincolnshire sausage manufacture which prestigious clients all over the United Kingdom. Having visited the site and meeting RedHill clients and their staff, induced with in me the vision and potential that this site contained. However, because of the stringent brief which we were all bound too, meant that we had to compromise with some architectural design ideas. I therefore, considered to design and built a single storey side extension which will connect with the dilapidated building (which was vacant), alongside the main building thus creating a court yard. This design had taken in consideration the budget alongside the user interaction with manufacturing, which RedHill was eagerly trying to introduce. Moreover, the sustainable solutions were embedded within the building. This was in the form of solar gain with the use of stack effect, warming and cooling the building. Other solutions were in the space design, with the introduction of small controllable spaces but with undisturbed views through each area.

REDHILL Farm Sustainable Solutions

The site is located at an open field in the countryside of Lincolnshire, which receives abundance of natural light which is undisturbed from tall buildings or objects. Therefore it was important that I designed a building envelope which allows undisturbed natural light to be used at its maximum, which was achieved through the design of a courtyard. The building controls solar glare, and maximises solar gain and storing its energy in the material. The built process are simplistic and environmentally friendly, with the introduction of steel & wood joinery, reclaimed materialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of such the roof is made off, keeping within the overall aesthetics of the building.

CHILDRENSTheatre Entertainment Building The brief for this project was an integration of all the knowledge which I had accumulated during my first and second year, whilst designing and creating entertainment buildings such as the film studio and the cinema building. For this building, I began to experiment, research and exhaust various technologies which could be applied at a later stage of the design process. My ambitions were set to find a unique process which provides the incentive for users to interact with the buildings envelope. This journey led me to explore the kinetic facades of precedent buildings, which have all been successful in connecting with their users. Furthermore, my experimental ideas were based on the needle plate which forms the shape that is pushed behind. A method which involves the end user to be physical connected with the building. The images above shows experimental models which analysis texture, image formation and lighting study. This would then incorporate mechanical physics to create pixel images for advertisement. 21

ENVELOPEDesign

The Process of deriving the final Design The current site where my proposed building design will sit, currently occupies a car park with scattered treeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s around it screening and enclosing the site. The car park will be relocated at a near by car park area as this area is currently under used in comparison to others around. The building in front of the site is a museum with selective views towards the Cathedral which is located above the hill. Therefore, to prevent obstruction the two storey void will be carved to prevent the obstruction of views. Furthermore, the Usher Gallery which is located on the right of the site requires to have undistributed views from the high street. This too was achieved from carving the void to reduce the obstruction of the outstanding building which stands nearby. Finally, once the void has been carved and reshaped to prevent obstruction of views and enhance the flow of circulation around the site, I began to study and analyse the site further to extract detail information which could be embedded into the building. I arrived to the conclusion of removing the current trees, and use their location and their image to be embedded within the structure. 22

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MUSICPavilion

A Public Interaction Hub A group of three hardworking individuals were assigned with a short period task, to design and create a temporary widespan structure which could be build in a public location for their personal use. This pavilion is a temporary-multi use structure that was designed primarily to create a venue for aspiring musicians and buskers. The transparency of the structure creates a very open and public atmosphere, thus drawing people in creating a small local event. Cladding options range from a bare honeycomb-like mesh for warmer climates , to synthetic coverings that provide a stronger sense of shelter in colder environments whilst still maintaining the aura of transparency with the materials semi opaque properties. The important aspect to this concept is its ability to be self supporting, using mathematical algebra we calculated its maximum distance and curvature in order to retain equilibrium. Long foundations underground also create a cantilevering effect, rendering most of the primary structure invisible to the user. The aesthetic appeal of the arms act as ribs, protecting and supporting the entire structure in the same way as a snail shell. Climatic issues have also been considered, with the angle of each â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;armâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; calculated to direct natural sunlight onto both the stage and main seating areas. Widespan structures are today widely applied for sport, cultural, industrial, ecological and other activities. This project aimed

to create a model that represents a more abstract study of the structural form. The group decided that a form which combined structure and aesthetics, along with creating numerous circulation opportunities, would be the most successful and expressive. Our design ideas consisted of repeated forms, which we decided would be very interesting to develop further into a final design. This idea was derived from all our ideas and imaginations, which we had accumulated throughout our education period. Also my biomimicry research helped us further to establish an elegant form and structure. Furthermore, the people who were involved in this project were Daniel Masterman, Thomas Hurrell and myself; but a special thank you goes to our tutor Amira Elnokaly, for showing great interest in our project and displaying the model within the school. We also had the pleasure of showing our model for the RIBA representatives during their RIBA Validation week, for which they were intrigued.

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A rendered image of the pavilion in use during events

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Initial drawings, ideas and models which led to the final IDEA

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Re-Creating and Designing a 21st Century Community Hub

Site Analysis of Lincoln studying crime level, differentiating between commercial and residential buildings, land level and finally circulation to and from site

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ii; Brunes Latour, Making Things Public-Atmoshperes of Democracy, From Realpolitic to Dinopolitic. MIT Press 2005

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i; David Flacher, director of Fight Club, interview with Gavin Smith, “Inside Out,” Filin Cornment, Sep/Oct 1999

from the recent riot incident which resulted in lotting and havoc to communities throughout the UK, select a site with in the United Kingdom which could require an architectural response to help tackle any potential issues.

Public space around Lincoln City centre has been designed in such a way that it caters for everyone and no one at the same time, as it stands it is an outcome, a static identity, the logical conclusion of catering for the everyman, Yet people don’t congregate like the everyman suggests, we don’t behave in the utopian way that public space caters for. This could be because of poor design; the architect has not been able to realise a space of sufficient quality that is brings out the everyman in all members of society, but “there might just be another reason than the weak imagination of architects for not having a well designed dome under which to assemble: getting together might not be such a universal desire after all!”ii Public by its very definition is highly heterogeneous and as such needs to cater for a variety of occupants and not just one universal common denominator.

by obtaining relevant information based on the site, it will be required that the building full fills the criteria which will be set through out the design and analysis stage. The targeted audience which will drive this project will be the younger generation, as they are the future to our society. By educating and catering for the young will help neutralise any potential problems that could arise later in life.

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furthermore, the proposed establishment will also cater for the rest of the general public, which will break boundaries between individuals and possibly make new friends. By introducing this proposal, it has come to my attention that to make any space flexible for every use will be a challenge, just as a car cannot drive in a bicycle lane due to the size of the vehicle. The same notion applies here, as a sports hall will have different requirements in comparison to a drama theatre with different acoustic requirements.

finally, the community centre which the research proposes will result in the maintaining of certain existing building structure, with a subtle transition of the new build. Such features will include hydraulic floor which will raise in the event of a play, and lower when a game of tennis or basketball is in motion. The Centre will also cater for existing functions such as coffee morning and offices, but will also introduce new functions in the same way as the new YMCA building south of Lincoln LN6. This feature will include from salon and beauty apprenticeships, to recording studios and rooms for hire in the event of a party of conferences.

also, the current building lacks the self character which the community is desperately portray with a mixture of cultures that consists from Asia to Europe. The name of the centre will also be changed to hinder the religious atmosphere that is attached to this building which divides the different ethnic groups. The centre is also currently known as ‘Croft Street Community Centre’ which shows the eagerness to be unique and individual. Therefore, I am proposing that the new centre to be called ‘The Zone’ because of the zone pockets that the new build will contain. This also portrays a sense of zoning to the particular event once arrived, losing the feel of an organisation but open your senses to the possibilities of activities with in and out of the building.

Space designed for everyone

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DESGNBrief

Croft Street Community Centre From the recent riot incident which resulted in lotting and havoc devastation to communities throughout the UK, I had to select a site with in the United Kingdom which required help through architectural response to tackle any potential issues. From obtaining relevant information based on the site, it was possible for me to set a criteria which required to be check throughout the design and analysis stage. The targeted audience which drove this project were the younger generation, as they are the future to our society. By educating and catering for the young would help neutralise any potential problems that could arise later in life. Furthermore, the proposed establishment will also cater for the rest of the general public, breaking boundaries between individuals and generating possibilities to make new friends. By introducing this proposal I incurred a difficult hurdle which I had not previously experience, and this was accumulated from complicated psychological and social response towards flexible spaces which caters for every use. This was because just as a car cannot drive on a bicycle lane due to the size of the vehicle. The same notion applied here, a sports hall will have different requirements in comparison to a drama theatre with different acoustic requirements.

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Finally, after exhausting and analysing the data which was accumulated throughout the year, the study proposes in the maintaining certain existing building structure. With subtle transition of old to new build. Such features will include hydraulic floor which will raise in the event of a play, and lower when a game of tennis or basketball is in motion. The Centre will also cater for existing functions such as coffee morning and offices, but will also introduce new functions in the same way as the new YMCA building, south of Lincoln LN6. This feature will include salon and beauty apprenticeships, recording studios and rooms for hire in the event of a party or conference. Also, the current building lacks the self character which the community is desperately portraying. The name of the centre will also be changed to hinder the religious atmosphere that is attached to this building which divides the different ethnic groups. The centre is also currently known as ‘Croft Street Community Centre’ which shows the eagerness to be unique and individual. Therefore, I am proposing that the new centre to be called ‘The Zone’ because of the zone pockets that the new build will contain. This also portrays a sense of zoning to the particular event once arrived, losing the feel of an organisation but open your senses to the possibilities of activities with in and out of the building.

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This image was obtained from the Lincoln Heritage website, which shows the ‘Big Padded Waterside’ in the East end of Lincoln. This image is a great precedent of how important it is to have an open space which people can interact and spend time alone. Despite the site looks grim and not highly maintained this nevertheless has a great potential for a social environment.

This is an image that looks at the park behind my chosen site, the Croft Street community centre. The Local Authority has fenced this green space because they were unable to keep the maintenance of the area, creating pocket of rubbish around the space. Also dog waste was another major cause to the closure of the site. The cause of this would possibly be the lack of visibility onto the green space because of the tree screening and also the garages located at the parking lot.

COMMUNITYCentre

Thorough analysis of social interaction, past and present This end of year project undertook extensive research and analysis for structural integration, circulation between space, social interaction and finally historical research and analysis of the past, present and future. From this, I was able to extract relevant information which will be kept or embedded within the final design. I arrived to the final design from further historical analysis of the current site, which was a religious school for boys and girls. The previous building was much different than the current building which is standing.

Since the war, Lincoln was faced with some ruins. This wreckage spread throughout the

city, but the most affected areas were those residential parts. The building was located at the heart of the residential area, which was left in piles of rubble. The building was later rebuild and enclosed against standing walls which were structurally sound. However, from this shabby work which was need to be carried out due to the sheer amount of work around, can still be noticed today on the floor and from the degradation of the building. The study proposed that the building which was going to be the heart of the community and their social hub, required to be flexible thus also accommodating all facilities possible.

The current building was kept to remind the community the suffering which they were faced during those tough cold times. With the integration of the new. A big atrium which focuses views towards the cathedral and central park. The structure can be removed in due time if required for further future expansions, due to its engineering intelligence. Analysis of social interaction between spaces led me to integrate play areas alongside working environments. This manipulation and integration with old and new, work and play allowed my design to mix both in one bag and force each other to work harmoniously together hand in hand. From the basis of these ingredients, the final design outcome was established.

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Such structure could be constructed on site as it will be based on the quick joinery that the structure has been designed for. This prefabricated structure could save time, costs and is also environmentally friendly as the end use could be used for other buildings who will use a reasonably same structure mechanism.

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currently use. The combination of the two has created the technology era, therefore it is important to retain some aspect features of the old building when designing the new.

This analysis has brought to surface a possible structure proposal that could reduce cost and the environmental impact on more materials, as a counterweight could be used to keep the structure in equilibrium. This design analysis will be introduced into the design when designing an overhang which covers the outdoor area. This will also be introduced into the sports building where the roof could possibly be supported in a single position with less material required.

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This concept is analysing different methods which could control the space that we use in our everyday lives. The image on the left shows how a funnel controls our view, centring the image, which is used in old Televisions. This is a great example which I could adhere ideas from when designing the atrium of the building, as it will require control over the flow of movement. The image on the right shows the top view, an example how new technology has shrunk and become more efficient whilst learning from the old design which is stuck too.

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Vie The site highlighted in white seems to grow with new developments closer to the edge of the road. However, during this period there seems to be contraction occurring to the development of the site, where dwellings seem to have disappeared and leave an empty space with in the community. Although there were buildings missing due to various causes one of which was from the World War bombings, there are new signs of development, which were systematic and also creating private spaces for personal enjoyment.

1 recessed light fitting 2 50 mm travertine paving 50 mm bed of mortar 100 mm concrete bed 3 brick wall (existing) 4 cornice, mineral render, max. 1.5 mm grain size on prefabricated stucco element

60 mm oak strips steel I - beams 300 mm deep structure support 14 150 mm polystyrene insulation between 25 mm acoustic insulation

5 window coping, stainless steel, tin-plated 6 40 mm MDF panel, oak veneer, stained white solid wood concealed edge band

7 laminated safety glass 6 mm + cavity 16 mm + laminated safety glass 8 mm in a frame with aluminium coping

8 straightened barrel vault lintel (existing) 9 cornice, mineral render, max. 1.5 mm grain size; expanded metal substrate, wood framing 10 stainless steel coping 11 12 mm plywood subfloor insulation 12 mm plywood sheathing 50/140 mm wood framing 140 mm inlaid rigid thermal insulation 12 mm plywood sheathing breather membrane 50/50 mm wood framing 25 mm wood sheathing, treated sheet metal roofing, galvanized 12 sheet metal roofing, galvanised standing seam breather membrane 25 mm larch sheathing 2 x 50/50 mm pine battens 60 mm EPS insulation between 60 mm steel Z-section grass soil 13 plastic fibre fleece, root resistant separating layer

13 composite slab: 30 mm lightweight concrete on 30 mm polystyrol sealing layer geo-textile; 50 mm cement screed 200 mm reinforced concrete

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mechanical curtain sun-protection glazing: 17 2x 6 mm laminated safety glass + 15 mm cavity + 2x 6 mm laminated safety glass held laterally in aluminium profile hardwood concealed frame

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Machining our thoughts and drawing our ideas The design of this structure was derived from my ambition to achieve a multi purpose space for all activities. The detailed drawing of 1:20 shows a section in the sports hall, where cladding material is used artistically to satisfy acoustic requirements. Natural light pores into the hall through sky lights, they too are designed to prevent glare with slanted opening and calculated shaped openings. The windows has mechanical curtain to be used during plays or dark environments.

Apart from the use of green roof technology, the building integrates old with new seamlessly. Furthermore, the flexible notion which I aimed to achieve was successful with the integration of folding panels. Breaking barriers between nature outside with the indoor environments, creating more opportunities for better social events i.e. christmas market or shows. 22

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STONEBench

City of London Competition I entered this competition around April 2012 whilst studying third year, which shows great determination and effort on my behalf towards Architecture.

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This competition was targeted towards students who were currently studying architecture, entrants were preferred to be as a group. I solely approached the competition as this was very straight forward and relished the opportunity to see a design of my own be built. Unfortunately, the winner was a student from Liverpool John Moores University graduates Chris Dove and Craig Mitchell with their simplistic step bench.

of The resting seat the bench. Could possibly have some rain groves to allow leave a wet patch after a rainy day.

The feed back received stated that the design and ideology behind the project was outstanding but due to its large scale it was not feasible for its construction, also they stated that it would not withstand the affects of street boycott skating performance in the form of grinding. The bench embodies all attractions for which our great city is known for, as I believed it to be important to create this time capsule as a foot note for review as our city changes before our eyes. Other features, include nature working hand in hand with our public space. Positioning a tree at a certain distance allows natural shade onto the seating area, thus allowing maximum enjoyment to view surrounding buildings such as Saint Pauls Cathedral. Furthermore, the shape of the bench controls the flow of by passers as recent visits to site have shown large flow of human bodies passing each other close to collision. Hence the reason for arriving to this final design.

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The tallest Ferris wheel in Europ e. This also repre sents London throu gh the transition from old to the new year, being recognised world wide.

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The London Olympic LOGO is represented as a reference point as the date is shown with in the design.

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History Cheapside has been the City’s main shopping street since the 12th Century. The name comes from the word ‘Cheap’ meaning market in medieval English. Many street names in the area come from the goods that were once sold here including, Poultry, Bread Street, Milk Street, Honey Lane and Goldsmith Street. Following the Great Fire in 1666, Cheapside was re-built and the market traders were moved to more permanent premises. The street was narrowed in the 1800’s, which restricted space, but it continued to thrive as a shopping area. Further changes took place following World War's when about half of the buildings were destroyed by bombing. Cheapside was then reconstructed and widened. Present day The Cheapside Area Strategy sets out the City’s vision for the future of the area. At its core is a major street enhancement project which has recently been completed. This project has transformed Cheapside and its numerous side streets and spaces. The footways of Cheapside have been considerably widened to create more much-needed space for pedestrians; trees have been planted to soften the urban environment and create shade; the junction of Cheapside and New Change has been re-modelled to make crossings easier and safer to navigate. As a result of this project a large area of footway has been created at the junction of Foster Lane and Cheapside and this is the site that has been selected as the location for the stone bench. Please also see attached site location plan and photographs.

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STONE BENCH COMPETITION LONDON 2012 ERGYS PEKA Email: ergyspeka3@hotmail.com Tel: 07400705707

The Queens Head is noticed in the our currency, and she has been the symbol of our empire. Etching the Queens head into the stone, will preserve Royal image for decades.

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Nelson’s Column is located in the heart of Trafalga square, and it is an iconic monument which commemorates Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

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Public spaces require careful research and analysis to establish a clear understanding of the social interaction and movement through the space provided. Therefore, it was vital that the shape and form that will be proposed for development had to satisfy the above requirement. The brief was to design a ‘Stone Bench’ which will be carved from a single stone blocks that have been quarried from natural stone. The proposed design for

the public space will be required to be visually striking and be self maintained and long lasting. The space should also not block or prevent pedestrians’ from their walking routes through the site. The site is located near Saint Pauls cathedral, Cheapside - London. The location of the site foresees a high volume of tourist attraction and a high flow of pedestrian movement. This movement is very important to be maintained when designing the new

stone bench. The bench will be required be very visua st ricking because of its location in London. Therefore, for this design I have proposed to embed Londons History in a stone bench where pedestrians would walk by and as they approach the bench more will be revealed around the bench The longer you dwell into the bench the more images they will be able to revile. The unavailing of London’s success will add confidence to every individual as th

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10 BEN TILLERBarking

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Single storey side extension

A single storey side extension for 10 Ben Tiller, Barking was approved from Barking & Dagenham planning authority and is currently waiting for construction which will be before 2015.

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This project was one of my first projects which included a real client, with real requirements to be satisfied. A close family member approached me when I finished my second year of study, and requested that I designed an extension for the dwelling at which he was currently residing. I approached this project professionally, organising meetings, taking notes and also designing alterations which they required in due time. I understood that the project was relatively small in comparison to a normal scaled project, but my passion to be concise for the subject was shown throughout. This was my stepping stone at which I had the pleasure to see a satisfied client regardless of our blood connection.

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I thoroughly enjoyed working on this project, producing and drawing technical drawings which were only lock in our minds. This experience has been outstanding, after all the late nights reading and studying for my academic I was able to put theory to practice neatly in this little project. Along the way being rewarded with an approved planning permission. 41

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54 BARLEYCORNHornchurch Bespoke balcony canopy

A balcony canopy for 54 Barleycorn Way, Hornchurch was approved from Havering planning authority and is currently waiting for construction which will be before February 2013. This too was relatively a small project, but this did not mean my relentless effort to design something bespoke which could satisfy the clients needs diminish due to its scale. Working close with a contractor after my graduation, I was offered to design this bespoke balcony canopy for 54 Barleycorn way. This being my second project, enabled my theoretical thinking to be organised and coherent with practice where I was required to meet real deadlines and arrange site visits and meetings between all of us. Structural information was discussed with the contractor as my ideas and drawings required them to go over an agreed budget thus some compromises were made, this however did not affect the structural integration of the balcony. Both parties, the client and contractor were pleased with my work and skills which I was able to offer to the table. Customer satisfaction was â&#x20AC;&#x153;outstandingâ&#x20AC;? and referrals have been made and look forward in participating and working again with them all once I successfully complete my RIBA exemption. 42

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121CORNWALLIS Road

Integrating technology within dwellings Building regulation for some structural elements have been approved by Barking and Dagenham authority. Working alongside ROC construction, I was appointed project manager for this property due to my qualifications. Out of all the projects so far which I have aided this was the most exhilarating of them all as I was in total control of the project. The brief was to renovate a dwelling which lacks circulation around spaces, poor in its energy potential and its physical aesthetics. The circulation between existing building and side extension which was completed late 90’s was very poor, due to its opening orientation. In conjunction with ROC we decided and agreed to remove the wall to create new openings for both the kitchen and living room. This also led to redesigning of the stair way, previously ‘L’ shaped. Our ideas worked fluid to create and design a space which previously was not achievable without the structural modification for which is now supported with a ‘T’ RSJ beam spreading the load around the structural walls. I was involved with both the theoretical aspects of the project and also with practical by getting involved with the actual brick and mortar, a nose filled with dust and hands as rough as rocks surface. I also have envisioned my dream house to be future proof, thus I arrived to the decision of introducing for 121 Cornwallis an idea of integrating the whole house with sound systems, under floor heating, Internet connections for wireless access, CCTV wired system controlled anywhere around the world, water harvesting, solar panels and lastly LED efficient lighting system which cuts through their bill in the long term. One or two were not approved by the client as budget was tight, but the rest can be seen throughout until now. This has subconsciously improved their living environment and how they treat their property and vice versa. It’s a joy visiting the property now and then. Other creative ideas were the fiber optic lighting system which was designed to a lowered ceiling in the kitchen/dining area, creating an illusion of stars which we rarely see due to our environment. This intelligent design was seen right to the design of book shelf which hides the majority of technology system behind, with an elegant display of books and mood lighting. Overall project cost around £10, 000

New Stairway & balustrade fitted with mood lighting, wireless WIFI, CCTV base, IPod dock, sound system, shelving and secret doors

Images above capture certain moments during the build from start, middle and right through the end result. Some structural analysis and integration has been captured to show the immense work which we undertook when we undertook the project. The corner of the wall was replaced with an RSJ support beam connected in a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shape to support all sides, spreading the load evenly.

TRANSFORMATIONArchitect

4 Week work experience, designed & build book shelve After the completion of my second year of study at University of Lincoln, I was persistent in gaining some architectural experience within the profession. I began to create and design my basic portfolio for which showed my immense passion for the subject through visuals and technical drawings which I had produced throughout my study. I began to exhaust my sources with submitted applications all around London. Unfortunately, the majority of practices did not have any vacancies and those who did, preferred students on a long term contract. It was at a later date that my opportunity to gain this experience was unlocked through my cousin, as Mr David Lipsley was the architect in some of his projects.

His interest in enriching my architectural mind did not stop there, as we spent most of our time in the office he also went through past projects and taught my innocent mind the issues and problems which he incurred during each projects, and what I was to expect from this profession. During my placement, I was also involved in administrative tasks such as contacting clients, contractors and manufactures. Whilst also taking messages, and writing letters to inform clients or the local authority of our progress. I was also shown how to successfully complete a planning permission and building regulation form along side with Design and Access statement.

I was also allowed to sit through meetings, and even requested to apprehend a project of which was of a small scale, to design a shelving unit. I successfully completed this task and offered to re-design the foyer of ‘The Terrace Hotel’, London. Unfortunately my stay was cut shot due to unforeseen circumstances in my privet life and also it was the start of my third year for Mr Lipsley’s eagerness to enlighten me with which I need to attend. inside knowledge of the profession was shown during various stages whilst at the practice. The staff there were like children in a toy shop, Immediately as I begun my placement I was enjoying every minute of their time as they taken onto site, attended meetings, took notes created, designed and building stuff of dreams. and photographed on site whilst also aiding with I can only recall this experience as attending surveys. a dream factory, where ideas generated and manufactured beauty. 45 I was handed with the contact details for which I began to pursue, attending interviews and showing my created portfolio. After a successful interview and his interest in my portfolio I was offered and immediate job position at his practice of four, in Camden town.

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ARCHITECT Designing and building a book shelve for a potential client

BIOMIMICRYDissertation

The use of Biomimicry principles to inform Architectural Design This architectural research work focuses and studies into the field of biomimicry, through analysis and strategies of biomimicry applications which will be put forward. Nature has been recognised to be the perfect model for design solutions that can resolve many of our human problems which have crippled our environment in which we live in. Global warming, ozone depletion, and acid rain are distressing buzzwords of our day (Ryker, 2007, p. 12) and our overdependence on fossil fuels for virtually all of our energy needs has resulted in our climate to change dramatically, thus us adapting to the surrounding changes. Sustainability in the built industry has raised intensive interest over the past few decades, scholars such as Ryker and Edwards have stated that over 50% of all resources consumed across the planet are used in the built industry (Edwards: 2001: p. 1) thus being a major player within the consumption equation. We have the responsibility as architects to seek a more sustainable method of design, which can be achieved through the concept of Biomimicry. (Armstrong, 2009) This concept looks to nature as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;model, measure and mentorâ&#x20AC;?, (Benyus, 2003) taking inspirations from its natural forms, processes and systems in order to influence a sustainable built environment. This will allow us to emulate a 3.8 billion years of well-adapted technology (Benyus, 2003, p.2), as biomimicry is bridging with the environmental sensitive built industry to co-exist in harmony with nature. This study is concerned with the concept of Biomimicry and the role that it can play in promoting sustainable design. The study further dwells into the potential application of the biomimicry strategies in architectural design. (Armstrong, 2009) This will be carried out through extensive literature review identifying the context in which this research lies. After defining biomimicry and scrutinizing previous literature, the study will look at speculative examples to produce a critical analysis of several relevant case studies.

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RENOVATION Reviving an outdated dwelling with technological innovation - p.43

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