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Cover image A visualisation of the ‘House on the Cliff,’ a first year project exploring the concept of an autonomous dwelling. The proposal was designed to help prevent erosion of the cliff and encourage local biodiversity. 2. Exploded rendering demonstrating the interior of the home. Notice the planted buffer space for waste treatment and food production and the rain water harvesting system behind the kitchen.
Contents Selected Projects 2008-2012 page
2 Curriculum Vitae 3 Auroville Earth Institute, India 5 Remember Now Forever, Auroville 7 The Walcot Ashram, Bath 15 Screen Machine Cinema, Bristol 17 Centre for Contemporary Culture, Amsterdam 19 AlecFrenchArchitects 21 Chapmanslade Underground House 23 Workshops, Learning with People 25 Making, Learning with Materials 27 Hooke Park, BIG SHED
Jonathan Robert Evans
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Personal Statement
dob. 06.11.1988 3 Donnelly Rd Bournemouth Dorset, BH6 5NW United Kingdom jonathanrobert.evans@yahoo.co.uk
Architecture is the conscious editing of our environments. I believe good design has the potential to raise our awareness and experience towards harmonious, healthy and happy living. My passion for the built environment stems from a curiosity about human relationships with the world. This curiosity has developed into a desire to create places that are of real, positive benefit to the environment, society and economy in which they exist.
References Satprem Mani Director Auroville Earth Institute 605 101, Tamil Nadu India +91 (0) 413 262 3064 earthinstitute@auroville.org.in www.earth-auroville.com
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Martin Gledhill RIBA Director of Studies BSc Architecture University of Bath +44 (0) 1225 386649 mlg20@bath.ac.uk
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Melissa Kinnear ASF-UK 106-108 Cowley Road Oxford, OX4 1JE +44 (0) 1865 403142 mkinnear@asf-uk.org www.asf-uk.org
I tailor my experience to suit my interests and have gained a wide range of skills and knowledge from this pursuit. As a sensitive and ethically minded designer I am keen to ensure my development is respectful and relevant to the world we live in. Currently I am exploring this world to gain a greater insight into how architecture can address problems of the present with a view towards a brighter future.
Curriculum Vitae Education
Professional Experience
The University of Bath September 2007- May 2011
Auroville Earth Institute, India
Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering BSc(hons)- General Architectural Studies (RIBA part 1) high 2.1/ 68% 1st class award for final design studio
Brockenhurst College, A-Levels September 2005- May 2007 Mathematics A Physics A Fine Art A Graphics A
Trainee Architect
April- August 2012
Intensive internship as part of an inspiring practice. As a trainee I was encouraged to learn and apply the knowledge, process and skills that are used in contemporary earthen architecture. Experience varied from detail drawing and completing tender packages for deadlines to involvement in high profile presentations to determine the projects future. Overall this experience gave me a well rounded practical education of ecological design and construction in a unique and challenging environment.
Key Attributes
Professional Skills
The Architectural Association, Hooke
Work effectively as part of a team
Sustainable solutions
Form productive working relationships
Excellent public and client relations
Confident and articulate
Carpentry, Timber framing
Part of contractor team for the entire construction of the ‘BIG SHED’, at Hooke Park, Dorset, UK. This role saw me undertake a range of tasks including complex carpentry, drafting construction drawings and quantity surveying. Working as an apprentice I was constantly learning and having to apply new skills quickly and effectively.
Positive and energetic outlook
Adobe construction including arches, vaults and domes
Diligent, dedicated and professional Health and Safety trained High attention to detail Event organisation and execution Well organized and efficient Keen problem solver Active in promoting ethical designfounding member of ASF-Uk Bath, student society.
Proficient in a range of computer programs including: AutoCAD SketchUp Photoshop InDesign Microsoft Office
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Architectural Assistant
July 2011- February 2012
March- August 2010
Working as part of a design team in this medium sized practice allowed me to understand the workings of an architectural practice and develop my ability to work effectively in a formal environment. I was involved in a selection of challenging projects allowing me experience of completing planning proposals, working upon historic buildings and client and professional consultation.
Architecture Sans Frontiers- UK, Oxford
Volunteer Researcher
May 2009- July 2010
Key member of ‘The Building Plot’ research at the Eden Project. I was heavily involved in the design and construction of the workshop that was short listed for an architectural prize. In this role I gained valuable experience in office-based research, resource sourcing and planning strategy. 2
Internship Auroville Earth Institute
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I first became aware of the Auroville project when completing my final university project, The Walcot Ashram. It is an inspirational attempt to evolve a city based upon the principles of greater human consciousness. Within the town there are many projects and practices working towards this end. One of the most encouraging is the Auroville Earth Institute, an office dedicated towards the research, design and construction of earthen architecture. During my time as a trainee in the office I was able to gain a wide variety of experiences in many aspects of the diverse work that the office undertakes. Notably I was able to attend certificated courses in CSEB- learning about the production and process of compressed stabilised earth blocks, and AVD- giving a practical understanding of the design and construction of arches, vaults and domes.
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The major project that I worked upon was the ‘Green Casbah’, a housing project for the growing Aurovillian community. The main task I completed was to draft detailed plans of every significant level of block work. This role allowed me to gain a through understanding of the design and construction methodology that the AVEI employs. As part of the core team for this project I was also involved in design development meetings and presentations. An important example was a meeting with B.V. Doshi, acclaimed Indian architect. The proposals were received successfully allowing progress towards construction. 2.
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1. A section of the Green Casbah proposal, demonstrating the use of brick work and vaulting as an integral part of the architectural language. 2. A photograph of the recently completed ‘Realisation’ project. Adjacent to the Green Casbah site, this housing is of a similar style and ethos as that of the Green Casbah proposals. 3. Bond pattern drawing detailing all significant aspects of the plan for an effective construction process.
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Public Work Remember Now Forever
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This community art project was intended to explore the present condition of the Auroville project. I initiated and organised this project as a reaction against excessive top down planning with a view towards gaining wider public participation in the development of the township. Of particular importance was understanding the delicate relationships between the natural and man made aspects which make Auroville unique in its situation. Over the course of two weeks various events were held which encouraged people to work together towards the aim of creating a large scale physical map which could be used in public consultation. The culmination of this work was a working map onto which people placed their sentiments and ideas in the form of card and bamboo flowers. This exercise was a great success in bringing all factions of the community together in a practical, productive and positive way.
3. 1. The mapping exercise after the first day showing the concentration of thoughts and energy towards the centre of the township. 2. To our delight the project was incredibly popular with local children, many of whom had an incredible insight and understanding of their environment. 3. From the promotional posters, a impression of how the project may have been used and interpreted.
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The defining project of my undergraduate degree was an exceptional journey of architectural discovery. The project is essentially a live-work scenario with a complex programme including accommodation for disadvantaged youth, a commercial raw food kitchen and a yoga facility. I engaged with a real client group, ‘Positive Living in Bath,’ who acted as my mentors throughout the project and encouraged me to pursue an architecture of enjoyment. There are many ideas which are intertwined within the project and work together to form a coherent whole. The core concept is concerned with humanity’s relationship with nature and more specifically the potential of architecture as a means to encourage more sustainable living and environmental awareness. This is embodied through the building not only embracing passive systems but also acting to orientate the inhabitants with respect to the wider environment.
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1. A rendering of the oculus of the yoga space. The building is embedded with symbolism to encourage alignment with natural systems, for example the structure of the dome is orientated towards the cardinal points. 2. Development model of the structure of the yoga dome in the courtyard. My design work is carried out by hand, as I believe this the most effective and engaging way to work. 3. First Floor Plan. 4. Initial concept painting, the first move of the project developed from my final year essay, ‘an architecture of reconciliation’.
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9. Aerial View showing Kensington meadows as converted into a productive forest garden, inspired by the local and natural condition. 10. A visualisation of the commercial raw-food kitchen. Positive Living in Bath currently operates a raw food business. The scheme accommodates an expansion of this social enterprise which will provide some employment for residents of the Ashram. 11. Cross Section showing the interrelationship of the life of the building.
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This cinema is situated in the centre of the city of Bristol and acts to unify separated parts of the urban fabric. This was a group project with a team of civil engineers and architects , as inspired by the works of Sir Basil Spence. As such the design was resolved to a high level of detail with structural and environmental calculations being considered.
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Conceptually this building investigates the relationship between the physical screen (facade) and the inherent ideas in the films shown (mass elements). Looking beyond the screen to discover the meaning within.
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It was decided to make use of natural materials which employed to reinforce the design concept. Rammed earth was used as the core element of the building, creating tactile spaces ideal for projection rooms and exhibition. The engineering study was focused upon the rammed earth, allowing me to gain an insight into the structural properties and potential of earth construction.
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1. 3D detail of the rammed earth wall, the details were considered carefully with the structural and environmental strategy to optimise the buildings performance. 2. Exploded construction drawing showing the layering of materials and spaces. 3. Ground Plan demonstrating the distinction between the facade and open public spaces, mass and more intimate aspects of the building. 4. Visualisation of the main hall.
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Exploring Architecture Centre for Contemporary Culture
This project is concerned with understanding the nature of culture and examines the varying layers of informed activity from observation to participation and reflection. I pride this project as being intellectually rigorous whilst retaining essential qualities of contextual relevance and respect for its urban situation in central Amsterdam. The ideas and physical manifestation of this scheme developed in unison to create a building which reflects upon the role of contemporary architecture.
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1. View of the Cultural Centre from across the canal. The building aims to respect the surrounding context as well as acting as a vibrant place of activity. 2. 1:20 Tectonic model exploring the concepts of layering and depth in the materiality and construction. 3. A 1:200 model showing the street facade and section of the studio spaces. The building provides for a range of activities and each space is designed according to its specific requirements.
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Practice AlecFrenchArchitects
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As part of the sandwich placement scheme at The University of Bath, I found employment at the locally respected practice of AlecFrenchArchitects, Bristol. The practice was ideal as it promotes sustainable design and has received many awards in this field, notably for the Sheepdrove Eco-Conference Centre. I was fortunate enough to be part of the team to design the delegate accommodation, part of the phase 2 development of the Sheepdrove Centre. My main roles as an architectural assistant were to produce drawings and computer models and I became very efficient at these tasks whilst in the office. As a team member in a medium sized practice I was able to experience many of the activities that Architects undertake ranging from co-ordinating exhibitions, to design team meetings and site visits. Overall the experience allowed me to greater understand the workings of a conventional architectural practice and develop my ability to work effectively in a formal environment.
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1. Elevations and part Section in context. One of the tasks I carried out whilst at the practice was to complete a full set of planning drawings for the proposal. 2. The Eco-Conference centre makes innovative use of local, natural and innovative materials and systems. 3. The accommodation facility was designed to complete the central courtyard of the organic farm and complement the existing conference centre.
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E A R T H SHELTERED H H O U S E E A R T CHAPMANSLADE SHELTERED
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H O U S E CHAPMANChapmanslade SLADE Underground House This project is of particular importance as my first, effectively self-employed, commission. The clients were passionate and active about a holistic vision SITE SECTION of self-sufficiency, furthermore it was desired for their home to be, and allow Scale them to become, part of the natural systems of their site. 1:500@A3
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TheSeptember project 2010 was particularly challenging as the site was Greenfield and subject Drawn by 1:500@A3 to many planning Jonathan R. Evans constraints, however the design engaged with these issues to Drawing No. Stage 1300 positive effect. The proposal I delivered met all of the clients expectations and RIBA Stage C Date Septemberhas 2010 the potential to be a truly ecological and beneficial design. I was engaged Notes: Drawn by the Stage C planning drawings which I completed to schedule. Jonathan to R. produce Evans Scale
Responsibility is not accepted for errors made by others in scaling from this drawing. All construction information should be taken from figured dimensions only. Details and sizes are indicative only and are subject to confirmation by the relevant sub contractor. It is the contractor’s responsibility to check all dimensions on site.¬ Any discrepancy is to be reported to the designer for clarification. Any information issued by Jonathan R. for Evans is solely for the use of the Responsibility is not accepted errors addressee and the project titled. made by others in scaling from this Full original record copies of issued drawing. All construction information documents are kept by Jonathan R. Evans.
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should be taken from figured dimensions only. Details and sizes are indicative only and are subject to confirmation by the relevant sub contractor. It is the contractor’s responsibility to check all dimensions on site.¬ Any discrepancy is to be reported to the designer for clarification. Any information issued by Jonathan R. Evans is solely for the use of the addressee and the project titled. Full original record copies of issued documents are kept by Jonathan R. Evans.
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1. The Plan was developed extensively with the client in a collaborative fashion. As a method of working this process ensured not only client satisfaction but also inclusion within the development of the scheme. 2. Panoramic of the site, a small holding upon a south facing slope. 3. Site section showing dwelling sitting, embedded in the landscape. 4. A sketch detailed section developed alongside the design. The home is envisaged to be entirely of natural materials, right down to the foundations.
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During the short time that I have been involved in Architecture I have attended many workshops as well as being involved in organising various events. An example of which is the ‘creating communities’ workshop that was hosted by ASF Bath. A student society I established to promote sustainable development in architecture. Of prominence is ‘Studio in the Woods 2009’ where I was employed by the MichellTaylorWorkshop to oversee the organisation and execution of the 4 day architectural extravaganza. This role saw me take on high levels of responsibility and additionally managing other staff. Some of the tasks that I undertook involved the design and formation of the social spaces for the event and aiding the sawyer in processing locally felled trees upon a sawmill.
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1. Volunteering at the ‘Sustainability for Schools’ workshop with the Architecture Centre Bristol. We encouraged students to consider the ‘eco- retrofit’ of a school campus and helped them express their ideas. 2. Woven structure in the forest at ‘Studio in the Woods’ 2009, this was an extraordinary design process which allowed the intervention to evolve with the group. 3. On site sketch considering the potential of the waste materials presented to the group at the ASF-UK summer school, 2008.
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My enthusiasm for sustainable building has led me to a variety of alternative construction sites. I have usually assumed a volunteer position in these activities and consider the payment for my labour to be the knowledge I gain from the work and the wisdom I absorb from the people. After experiencing a number of trades I have developed a profound respect for natural forms of craft and immensely enjoy this process of building, particularly with materials that allow for direct contact such as cob. A construction project that I am more consistently involved in is the ASF Building Plot scheme, based at the Eden Project. The Building Plot aims to highlight the potential of discarded materials in construction and engages with people from the local community to promote green collar skills. I have been a core team member in this project throughout the research, design and construction. The skills gained from this role are incredibly wide ranging from desk based activities, through to processing car tyres to create the roof cladding.
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1. Impromptu stage construction at the roots architecture workshop at WOMAD 2010. The stage I helped to design and build was very successful and hosted the final weekend performance of the festival. 2. Cob-house, Totnes. Here I learnt about cob building in real detail. This was a fascinating live-in project where all materials were sourced on site. 3. The Building Plot. This image shows the almost finished shelter structure, I was involved in a substantial amount of the joinery and cladding.
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July 2011- February 2012
The ‘BIG SHED’ is a 500m2 enclosure that will accommodate future fabrication, assembly and prototyping activities at Hooke Park. Commissioned by the Architectural Association the building has been conceived by the students of AA Design & Make program 2010. Initially I became involved in the project as a student volunteer upon the construction team however my enthusiasm and skill led to me being taken on as a apprentice timber framer for the duration of the build. This was a fantastic opportunity as I was heavily involved in the entire construction process gaining a detailed understanding of the contractor role. I also gained a great deal of practical skills and knowledge, which will be invaluable to my architectural development.
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1. Building the trusses in the horizontal plane, here chiselling out a slot for the steel flitch plates. The primary structure of the building is constructed from Larch trunks in the round which proved an interesting challenge. 2. Working on the cladding panels with the erected and partially clad structure in the background. 3. The approach view of the completed building, the crystalline form strangely sits well in the forest setting.
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