Portfolio by Ivan McCarthy

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PROFILE

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

I was born on the 20th of October 1987 in Potchefstroom in North-West Province. I schooled in both Natal and Gauteng and consider myself a proud South African citizen (ID 8710205115088). I am in excellent health and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

TERTIARY EDUCATION UCT - Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) 2009. UCT - Bachelor of Architectural Studies - Honours (BAS(hons) 2012. UCT – Masters in Architecture (M.Arch) 2013 Dissertation Title - Ornament as Craft, The Articulation of Surface as Narrative.

As a recent graduate from University of Cape Town with a masters degree in architecture, I have worked the past year practicing as a candidate architect atHolm Jordaan Architects and Urban Designers in Cape Town. My work experiences have enabled me to develop not only me technical skill as an architect, but also allowed me the freedom to start and manage projects in my own capacity. Therefore directly transferring learnt knowledge into the field. As a highly-motivated and passionate designer, I have a proven track record of managing projects of different types and scales. During my professional experience I have worked on an array of projects from heritage architecture to private residences to retail outlets. Here I wrote design reports, compiled design presentation material and participated in presentation meetings. With good communicating skills, I have developed successful working relationships with colleagues, service providers and clients. My aim is to secure a position in as an architect, where I can bring immediate and strategic value and develop my current skill set and experience further.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE March 2010 | HOLM JORDAAN GROUP o Architectural Technologist o Modelling of design concepts August 2011 | STEPHEN DUGMORE ARCHITECTS o Architectural Technologist o Measuring of exiting buildings and drawing up of the same o Research for Heritage Statement using title deeds and surveys diagrammes and graphically representing data through mapping o Drawing up of council drawings and handling the submissions January 2013 | IVAN McCARTHY PEENS ARCHITECT o Freelance architect focusing on Interior Architecture. o Projects managed from concept to completion o Client meetings o Projects include restaurants, wineries, guest cottages and private residences in and around the greater Cape Town area. December 2013 – Present - HOLM JORDAAN GROUP o Candidate architect o Modelling of design concepts o Drawing up of council drawings and handling the submissions o Projects include heritage building restorations, scientific laboratories, training facilities and housing developments C U R R I C U LU M V I TA E | O C TO B E R 2 0 1 4 | I VA N M c C A R T H Y P E E N S

SECONDARY EDUCATION Matriculation: Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool (2005) Passed with distinction

KNOWLEDGE + SKILLS LANGUAGE English Afrikaans SKILLS (PROFICIENT) Design strategy Conceptual development Visual representation of ideas SOFTWARE (PROFICIENT) MS Office Adobe Suite AutoCAD SketchUp - 3d modelling Vray - Realistic rendering Revit - basic knowlegde

RECENT PROJECTS SABS - Cape Town MARIANNE WINE ESTATE - Stellenbosch Renovation of the tasting room guest accommodation. 404 MARITANA - Strand High-end luxury apartment renovation. ABALONE LODGE - Hermanus ART GALLERY + STUDIO - Riebeek Kasteel New building for artist and writer.

RESEARCH + WRITING

LEADERSHIP

ORNAMENT AS CRAFT – THE ARTICULATION OF SURFACE AS NARRATIVE Ornament is currently acquiring a renewed status through the articulation of architectural surface. In architecture, ornament tends to communicate cultural identity especially if it is based on regional craft. However, it is therefore difficult to apply culturally specific crafts and ornaments in an inclusive and multivocal architecture. The abstraction of visual representation of cultural artifacts affords the opportunity to move away from the distinct associations. The dissertation argues that ornament has its own language that mediates between material characteristics and the art of making. It will also assess whether the articulation of surface is the interface between architecture and culture. The intention of the dissertation is to establish a critical approach to the making of culturally relevant contemporary architecture.

Deputy Head Boy | DBCS 2002 Class Representative University of Cape Town | 2008 -2009, 2012-2013

VPUU - VIOLENCE PREVENTION THROUGH URBAN UPGRADE A Post Occupancy Evaluation of a series of projects undertaken in Khayelitsha. The project was an attempt to activate and create safe nodes along a new urban strip, creating secure dynamic urban parks. The model of intervention is based on an integrated approach between social situational and institutional crime prevention initiatives with the aim to reduce the high crime rates within the four Safe Node Areas. The improvement of the socio economic situation is key to the success of VPUU. Through research each of the nodes, we and conducted a survey of intention vs. reality complied a document. Leading the management team, we edited and published the document at the University of Cape Town.

TEAMWORK I operate at my best in a team set-up. Although working alone on projects has its perks, being part of a team brings new exciting challenges and solutions to the table.

EXHIBITIONS M.ARCH (PROF) EXHIBITION The University of Cape Town Master of Architecture class’s design dissertation presentations. The exhibition showcased the 36 student projects completed in 2013. I managed the time schedule, logistics and documentation. ARCHITECTURAL LEAGUE CAPE TOWN A Presentation of the past, present and future built environments of Cape Town. The exhibition entailed a collection of work by contemporary architects, designers and artists to be auctioned in aid of the annual research tour undertaken by the Masters class. Together with Beth Stevens, we curated the collection and managed the gallery for the duration of the exhibition. The success of the 20x20 auction has become a yearly fundraising institution.

INTERESTS INTEGRATED DESIGN The most fascinating thing about design is where different discipline comes together. The success of being a design thinker is in the translation of concept into the craft of making. The blurred line between architecture and interior design is where my focus lies.

TRAVEL Inspirational people and places – I love to travel and have been fortunate enough to do so. Although international travelling seems more idyllic; travel within the borders of South Africa gets me as excited.

REFERENCES Reinier Visser - Director Holm Jordaan Architecture and Urban Design | reinier@holmjordaan.co.za Hannes van Zyl Stellenbosch Erfinis Stigting | hannesvanzyl@mweb.co.za Iain Low Department of Architecture – UCT | iain.low@uct.ac.za

CONTACT Ivan McCarthy Peens ivanmac87@gmail.com 0727433194 11 Le Coetzenbourgh Church Street Stellenbosch 7600

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P R O J E C T S

Working for Holm Jordaan, I was part of the design team for the renovation of the West Coast offices for the SABS in Cape Town. The site is located in Rosebank, which is a Project residential area. Drawing Title predominantly NEW PROPOSAL 03 P390 SABS WEST COAST OFFICE REDEVELOPMENT It was important to keep to a domestic scale andat the same time interpret the corporate image of the SABS. The site strategy is phased over time to allow for occupancy of the labs and offices whilst the builing process is taking place. COPYRIGHT OF THIS DRAWING AND ITS CONTENTS IS HELD BY HOLM JORDAAN MEAGO ARCHITECTS & URBAN DESIGNERS

The accommodation schedule includes testing laboratories, offices and training facilities. What I learnt during this project was the incorporation of all the safery and regulatory requirements needed for this specific programme. P O R T F O L I O | S A B S - W E S T C O A S T O F F I C E S & L A B O R ATO R I E S | C A P E TO W N

PEDESTRIAN ENTRANCE

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

MAIN ENTRANCE

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

VEHICULAR ENTRANCE

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EAST ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION

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NORTH ELEVATION

LIESBEECK PARKWAY PERSPECTIVE

P O R T F O L I O | S A B S - W E S T C O A S T O F F I C E S & L A B O R ATO R I E S | C A P E TO W N

RAINBOW JUNCTION This is a private housing development situated in Pretoria, Gauteng. It consists of two adjacent erven with a central access point. There are five unit types which differ in configuration, size and price range. The middle areas around which the blocks are arrange create green courts for landscaping and recreational areas. What I appreciated about this project was the exposure to the tough and gruling world of property development. Constuction is to start in the first quater of 2016.

SITE PLAN

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

THIRD FLOOR PLAN

FOURTH FLOOR PLAN

PORTFOLIO | RAINBOW JUNCTION - RESIDENTIAL | PRETORIA

Abalone Lodge is a 4 star guesthouse in Hermanus right on the coast. For the renovation we added five bedrooms and updated the kitchen, dining and recreational areas. I enjoyed the resort-like design and luxurious coastal look and feel of the building. PORTFOLIO | ABALONE LODGE | HERMANUS

PORTFOLIO | ABALONE LODGE | HERMANUS

The clients for this project wanted a multi-functional space that they could use as art gallery and studios. The artist and writer couple currently live on the adjacent property and felt the need for addional space where they could host art shows or even musical perfomances. The project included a art studio, printing studio, writing room and a larger gallery space. Two additional cottages where also designed for the property where guests can enjoy a weekend writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retreat. Extensive landscaping alterations where included in the project to enhance the already beautiful surroundings. The project will be complete in July 2015. PORTFOLIO | ART GALLERY AND STUDIO| RIEBEEK KASTEEL

PRINTING STUDIO

LABYRINTH

PORTFOLIO | ART GALLERY AND STUDIO| RIEBEEK KASTEEL

GALLERY SPACE

VIEW FROM EXISTING DWELLING

DIVIDE BETWEEN KITCHEN AND LOUNGE

BUILT-IN TV UNIT

This fantastic 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s block is located on Beach Rd in Strand. With clever spatial configuration we deciced to approach the project as restoration rather than renovation. Other than the obvious fixture replacements and new surface treatments we tried to keep the principles of 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modernist design. Many of the joinery details where taken from the initial installation. The apartment is now modern and luxe but without making it an open-plan living/dining area as many of the renovations in the block have done. The inclusion of a built-in daybed in the study allow for versitility in the use of the room. EXISTING BATHROOM AND WC

This was my first high-end project of this nature and I thoroughly enjoyed the design as well as the implementation of it.

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NEW BOOKCASE

VIEW FROM LOUNGE

REFURBISHED TV UNIT

NEW BUILT-IN DAYBED AND STUDY

NEW BATHROOM WITH JOINERY DETAILS

MODERN LIGHTING

VIEW FROM BEDROOM

NEW KITCHEN CABINETRY

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PORTFOLIO | HOUSE BURGER | JAMESTOWN

M Patisserie is a delightful shop on the heart of historic Stellenbosch. Having been in the realm of fabulous food and pastries, the owner Martjie Malan decided to open the doors of the welcoming and colourful shop in June 2013.

P O R T F O L I O | M PAT I S S E R I E | S T E L L E N B O S C H

The design of the space is in line with the philosophy of her fine baking â&#x20AC;&#x201C; simple, fresh and modern. The Scandinavian feel of natural materials is amplified by the bright use of colour for the display cases and the orthogonal lines of steel and glass.

Marianne Wine Estate is located outside of Stellenbosch on the R44. The project included the renovation of the tasting room and lounge, a retail area for merchandise and reception for the loft accommodation, as well as the refurbishment of four lofts apartments.

P O R T F O L I O | M A R I A N N E W I N E E S TAT E | S T E L L E N B O S C H

The design solution was a contemporary take on an industrial space with the Marianne brand as main focus. The lofts had a modern African interior with a fresh approach.

Over the last three years I have been involved in the concept development of the events arena for DESIGN INDABA as well as the stand design for the ABSA art exhibition. Projects were executed from conception to completion.

PORTFOLIO | DESIGN INDABA 2012-2014 | CAPE TOWN

What I enjoyed most about this type of design is the massive visual impact these stands need to have. The clear design perimeters and budget constraints are challenging but help develop and shape the outcomes into coherent products.

PORTFOLIO | THESIS PROJECT | ORNAMENT AS CRAFT

For the Design Dissertation of the master degree I design a South African Language Museum situated on Church Square in Cape Town. The design included a public forum where members of the public could have on goings in parliament interpreted and narrated in all of the 11 official South African languages, an audio exhibition of the constitution, reading rooms and a cafe at the top of the building - looking over the square with Table Mountain as backdrop. I designed patterns for each of the languages which became as ornamental fritted glass screen for the addition to Creative House. Each of the names of the languages were manipulated and repeated to form the pattern. In this way language could be equally represented in an abstract way. The main intention of the design was not to alter the current state of the square and its environment, but to rather add a layer of meaning in this historically sensitive setting.

PORTFOLIO | THESIS PROJECT | ORNAMENT AS CRAFT