J O S H U A
M E T Z
Architecture Portfolio
joshua.dean.metz@gmail.com
+61404886555
INTRODUCTION , Australia. I completed my Bachelor of Architecture degree in 2010, which included a six month elective at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. I am seeking employment as a junior architect from the start of 2013. is possible. SUMMARY OF CAPABILITY AND SKILLS -
designers as well as external contacts including builders, quantity surveyors, engineers and various other consultants.
sits. associates,
presence online e.g. Facebook, ArchDaily, Achitizer, Archilovers.
ATTACHMENTS I have attached a portfolio of original work I have completed as part of my university course as well as projects I have contributed towards while working as a junior architect. VISA STATUS I have a working visa (J-1 Work Visa) to work in the United States.
Selected Work - University of Technology, Sydney Sydney Ferry Terminal + Museum/Gallery
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Adapturbia - Suburban Sydney
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Selected Work - MPR Design Group, Sydney The Chen House
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Fletcher Street Duplex
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Ramsgate Avenue Penthouse
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Profile + CV
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Reference Letter
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DISCIPLINARY TRANSFORMATIONS - REPLACING THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE June 2011 Fourth Year Architectural Design Selected for display at the End of Year Masters Design Studio Exhibition
Right: Proposed render Below: Site plan
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OUTDOOR AREA
RESTAURANT
TEMPORARY EXHIBITION EVENTS ROOM
GALLERY
MUSEUM OUTDOOR AREA
GALLERY
TEMPORARY EXHIBITION
MUSEUM
TERMINAL LOADING + INFORMATION
CONTEMPORARY ARY AR R ART
Design Brief:
MUSEUM M
TERMINAL LOBBY
OUTDOOR AREA
ADMINISTRATION TICKETING
Providing Sydney with a new architectural landmark, the following proposal involves the relocation of Sydney’s Circular Quay Ferry Terminal to a new position. The project incorporates a new terminal with a museum and contemporary art gallery.
GALLERY
MUSEUM
OUTDOOR AREA LIBRARY
CONTEMPORARY ART
MEETINGS
GALLERY
Functionally, the building is composed of three main interlocking spaces: a gallery system, a museum connection and a ferry terminal. All three combine to produce a dynamic, interactive and functional place.
OUTDOOR AREA
Creating natural links between the CBD and Sydney Harbour, the proposal aims to open up Sydney’s waterfront and redirect it’s ferry network to allow city
TEMPORARY RY Y EXHIBITION
ADMIN
TEMPORARY EXHIBITION
OUTDOOR AREA
ENTRANCE + INFORMATION
STORE ROOMS + SECURITY
GALLERY
MAINTENANCE
Right: Floor plans - Gallery/Museum & General Space
RETAIL
RETAIL
Far Right: Proposed renders
OUTDOOR AREA
RETAIL
Below: Long section
MUSEUM
GALLERY
MUSEUM
GALLERY CONTEMPORARY ART
ADMINISTRATION
TEMPORARY EXHIBITION
MUSEUM
GALLERY GALLERY
GALLERY MUSEUM
ENTRY + INFORMATION + LOBBY RETAIL
TEMPORARY EXHIBITION
ADAPTURBIA - SUBURBAN SYDNEY November 2011 Fourth Year Architectural Design
CURRENT
1 YEAR PLAN
5 YEAR PLAN
10 YEAR PLAN
20 YEAR PLAN
Right: 1, 5, 10, 20 Year Suburban Plan Design Manifesto:
Sydney, widely considered one of the world's greatest cities, is currently facing a many sydney-siders the allure of its beautiful harbour and beaches is fast fading and with existing infrastructure hardly coping with current densities, as well as nsw’s projected population growth of nearly two million people over the next 26 years, Sydney is facing major problems. Planning minister Tony Kelly explains, “we have the problem that we need 770,000 homes in the next 25 years. We need 30,000 homes a year. We're not running at that rate at the moment; we're about half that. And unless we change, then our children . The cruel consequence: housing in Constant issues facing Sydney’s future include immigration, population growth, an ageing and changing population, climate change and employment opportunity. Considering we are failing to produce the required dwellings for our growing population, development strategies must be incorporated to account for the aforementioned problems.
PERSPECTIVE
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FLOOR PLANS:
MODULES PLAN: Above Right: Module plans Below Right: Single lot - Stacked Option Upper Middle: Floor plans - Option #1 Lower Middle: Section - Option #1
1 BEDROOM - SHORT 01
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1 BEDROOM
- BOX 01
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2 BEDROOM
- L-SHAPE 03
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- LONG 01
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2 BEDROOM
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- L-SHAPE 02
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2 BEDROOM
- L-SHAPE 01
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2 BEDROOM
- L-SHAPE 01
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Increased density of proposed building types will act as a major catalyst for countering urban sprawl. Medium to high density building typologies will provide the corner stones for improved sustainable development. Once permission is obtained from state governments to build various medium density blocks of units we will see vast improvements in Sydney’s near future.
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SYDNEY SOLUTION:
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Far Right: Proposed renders
MODULES: SINGLE LOT - STACKED GROUND FLOOR
SECTION - CORNER:
The government sees urban consolidation as a means of achieving a number of environmental objectives such as reduced competition for land, lower energy use, reduced greenhouse gas emissions from transport, reduction in waste generation and improved health of citizens through an increase in cycling and walking. All these factors fall under the banner of sustainable development and can be strongly achieved through prioritising the increased density levels of newly constructed housing. APARTMENT 01 - 1 BED - 1 STORY
APARTMENT 02 - 3 BED - 2 STORY
APARTMENT 03 - 1 BED - 1 STORY
COMMERCIAL 01 - OFFICE/RETAIL
APARTMENT 04 - 1 BED - 1 STORY
APARTMENT 05 - 4 BED - 2 STORY
APARTMENT 06 - 3 BED - 2 STORY
LEVEL 01
LEVEL 02
ROOF LEVEL
1,465
CHEN HOUSE, SYDNEY June 2010
2,020
5,407
PERFORATED METAL SCREEN
EXTEND ROOF CANOPY OVER EXISTING TERRACE BELOW
Development Application
REFURBISH EXISTING GLASS ROOF
81,460
PROPOSED TIMBER SCREEN / PERGOLA
REFURBISH EXISTING GLASS ROOF
Right: Floor Plans
Works Contributed:
81,340
REFURBISH EXISTING GLASS PRIVACY SCREEN
Below: Section A + B
Sketch-Up Model
Far Right : Proposed render
Documentation of Architecturals
ANEETA WINDOW
LOCATION OF EXISTING SOLAR HEATING PANELS TO BE RETAINED
WALL TO BE DEMOLISHED SHOWN DOTTED
COLUMN TO BE DEMOLISHED SHOWN DOTTED
Wf-08 F
REFURBISH EXISTING FIREPLACE
F PERFORATED METAL SCREEN
F
F
FORMAL LIVING
EXISTING BALCONY
Wf-01
EXTEND EXISTING ROOF CANOPY OVER
Wf-07
DINING
REFURBISH EXISTING HANDRAIL
NEW GLASS LINE REFURBISH ESISTING GLASS ROOF ABOVE SHOWN DOTTED
Wf-02
VOID
REFURBISH ESISTING GLASS ROOF ABOVE SHOWN DOTTED
78,440
PROPOSED TIMBER SCREEN
BALCONY
78,440
Wf-06
WALL TO BE DEMOLISHED SHOWN DOTTED
78,360 F
BOUNDARY
Wf-05
SITTING ROOM Wf-03
EXISTING ROOF CANOPY LINE ABOVE
F
F
WC KITCHEN
ANEETA WINDOW
101.370
ANEETA WINDOW
Wf-04
RL 81,340 EXISTING ROOF LEVEL
REFURBISH EXISTING GLASS PRIVACY SCREEN
BRICK-IN OPENING
PROPOSED TIMBER SCREEN
DINING
1,000
REFURBISH EXISTING GLASS ROOF
BOUNDARY
PROPOSED SOLID BALUSTRADE 1M HIGHT
102.720
BRICK-IN OPENING
RL 78,440 EXISTING FIRST FLOOR LEVEL
BEDROOM 3 BRICK-IN OPENING
RL 75,580 EXISTING GROUND FLOOR LEVEL
FULL HEIGHT FIXED PRIVACY SCREEN BANK OF 4 LOUVRES
Wg-07
STORAGE
93.900
Wg-08
Wg-09
Wg-10
PERFORATED METAL SCREEN
RL 72,680 EXISTING LOWER GROUND FLOOR LEVEL
ENS
Wg-06
EXISTING DRAINAGE VOID
STUDY
BEDROOM 3
BEDROOM 2
EXISTING BALCONY
Wg-01
ENSUITE REMOVE EXISTING CANOPY AND COLUMNS
REFURBISH EXISTING HANDRAIL
WALL TO BE DEMOLISHED SHOWN DOTTED
F
75,580
WALL TO BE DEMOLISHED SHOWN DOTTED
Wg-05
ENTRY FOYER
Wg-02
GRASS
REFURBISH EXISTING GARAGE DOOR
MAIN BEDROOM
EXISTING BALCONY LINE ABOVE
Wg-04
GARAGE ENSUITE
RETAIN EXISTING DRIVEWAY NEW DRIVEWAY GATE IN THE SAME LOCATION AS EXISTING GATE
Wg-03
REFURBISH EXISTING GLASS ROOF
BOUNDARY
BOUNDARY
BRICK-IN OPENING
PROPOSED GARBAGE BIN ENCLOSURE
EXISTING DRAINAGE VOID
RL 81,340 EXISTING ROOF LEVEL
DINING F
2,550 C.O.S.
PLANTER
EXISTING BALCONY REFURBISH EXISTING BALUSTRADE
RL 78,440 EXISTING FIRST FLOOR LEVEL
NEW GLASS LINE
VOID
FORMAL LIVING
72,650
PROPOSED TIMBER SCREEN FP
EXISTING POOL PUMP LOCATION REFURBIXH EXISTING POOL PUMP
F
ANEETA WINDOW
EXISTING INGROUND POOL RETAINED
Wb-01 F
EXISTING BALCONY
2,550 C.O.S.
STONE PAVERS
BEDROOM 2
REFURBISH EXISTING BALUSTRADE
Wb-08
EXISTING SPA RETAINED
ENTRY FOYER
RL 75,580 EXISTING GROUND FLOOR LEVEL
KIDS RUMPUS
EXISTING POOL FENCE RETAINED
RL 72,680 EXISTING LOWER GROUND FLOOR LEVEL
2,600 C.O.S.
F
KIDS RUMPUS PROPOSED TIMBER DECK
STORAGE
F
F
WALL TO BE DEMOLISHED SHOWN DOTTED
Wb-07
72,680
F
Wb-06
HOME THEATRE
ANEETA WINDOW
EXISTING DRAINAGE VOID
SAUNA
F
STONE PAVERS GRASS
BAR
Wb-05
BATH
HOME THEATRE
F
Wb-04
EXISTING DRAINAGE VOID
LDRY Wb-02
Wb-03
72.44
PLANTER LOCATION OF EXISTING A/C CONDENSOR UNITS TO BE RETAINED
FLETCHER STREET DUPLEX May 2010 Development Application
Above: Floor Plans Below: Section A + South Elevation Right: Proposed render
Works Contributed: ArchiCAD Model Architecturals Documentation
RAMSGATE AVENUE PENTHOUSE June 2010 Development Application
No. 28 3 & 4 Storey Residential Flat Building
C DA 212
D DA 213
Documentation of Architecturals
17,875
Operable Portion
(13.75m)
STUDY/ BED 3 BED 1 NORTH DA 231
A DA 210
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LIVING
KITCHEN BED 2
RWO
RAMSGATE AVE GROUND FLOOR 22.570
BED 2
ENSUITE
BATH ROOM
BED 2
KITCHEN
BALCONY SOUTH DA 230
BED 1
LIVING
KITCHEN
A/C
DP
RWO
2,450
BATH ROOM
DP
Property Boundary
LIVING ENSUITE
2,560
LEVEL 2 25.570
F
BALCONY
LEVEL 3 28.570
BED 1
LIVING/DINING
EAST DA 232
TERRACE
Property Boundary
28째 20' 0''
Line of boundary fence
D DA 213
No. 32 3 Storey Residential Flat Building
C DA 212
(29.61m)
Boundary Property
G/WC
FFL 28.570
B DA 211
NEW STAIR 12
F ENSUITE
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13
F
PROPOSED APARTMENT
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A DA 210
G/WC
Fixed Portion
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ROOF 31.270
(27.43m)
DP
ENSUITE
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9,845
RL 31.875
RL31.68
119째 49' 40"
BOUNDARY
BOUNDARY
B DA 211
Outline of existing roof
208째 20' 00'' WEST DA 233
DP
3 Storey Cement Rendered Residential Flat Building
4,174
1,363
1,280
Property Boundary
Outline of adjacent building
BED 1
2,790
1,200
Far Right : Proposed render
2,790
(13.83m)
Sketch-Up and ArchiCAD Models
00'' 290째 46'
Works Contributed:
Below: Section B
8,705
Right: Floor Plan (Penthouse)
PROFILE I am currently in the process of concluding my final year of the Masters of Architecture Degree at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) where I have been studying for six years. At UTS we are taught a distinguished sense of architectural design, a variety of strong technical skills and a refined means for conceptual thinking. During my studies I successfully completed the Bachelor of Architecture Degree in 2010 which included a selective six month study abroad program in the United States, at the University of Arizona, Tucson.
During this time I was exposed to American teaching methods, architecural processes and design techniques which vastly expanded on my already gained knowledge of the built environment. For the past two and a half years I have been working for Sydney based architectural firm, MPR Design Group. At MPR I have learnt and obtained signifacant experience in the architectural field and have been developing my skills and understanding of the design and development industry.
Upon the conclusion of my final degree I will be moving to New York City indefinately in the hope of commencing a career in architecture in America. I am looking for work in an exciting and vibrant new city for both personal and professional benefits. I am interested in various aspects of architecture. The way people relate to their surroundings, the manner in which space is created and defined, and the cultural and personal meaning architecture can provide for an individual, group of people or entire city.
EDUCATION
SKILLS:
‘11 - ’12
UTS - Masters of Architecture
Professional
‘09
UofA, Bachelor of Architecture (Selective Study Abroad)
‘07 - 09’
UTS - Bachelor of Architecture
Wide experience in architectural design, development, communication and presentation. Enthusiastic about the conceptualization, construction and delivery of a project. Good capacity for co-operation, teamwork, communication and instruction. Strong ability to adapt to multicultural environments.
AWARDS & EXHIBITION ‘1 1
Work selected for UTS Masters of Architecture End of Year Exhibition - Design Studio
‘09
Presentation selected for UTS Bachelor of Architecture Mid-Year Exhibition - Construction Documentation
EXPERIENCE ‘11/’12
MPR Design Group - Sydney, Australia Student architect www.mprdg.com
‘10/’11
Brian Meyerson Architects (BMA) - Sydney, Australia Student architect (merged with JPRA to form MPR Design Group)
‘08
Beachworth Studio - Sydney Australia Student assistant www.beachworthstudio.com
Software Strong knowledge of ArchiCAD and Google SketchUP. AutoCAD, Revit and Rhino saavy. Experience user of Adobe Professional Suite (strong skills in Photoshop & Illustrator), Word-processing tools, spreadsheet applications and presentation software. Competent with both Windows and Mac OS.
5 June 2012
JOSHUA METZ - REFERENCE LETTER
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, Joshua Metz joined Brian Meyerson Architects in March 2010 as a student architect. He has remained with the firm through its merger, in August 2011, when it became MPR Design Group (MPRDG). He has recently expressed a desire to broaden his horizons with overseas architectural experience and I support and encourage this move. During his employment at MPR he performed the role of a student architect. This involved assisting senior staff, including design development, construction detailing and managing projects to meet client deadlines. His contribution included assistance on: •
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Documentation for numerous projects of various scales, including schematic plans and designs, 3D models in Sketch-Up and ArchiCAD, preparation of sketches for client presentations, contacting and meeting suppliers for pricing and product information and design and documentation for all phases of the design and construction process. Compilation of architectural and consultant documentation for Council submissions of various projects
Joshua maintains excellent people skills and as a result, has assisted in representing the firm at client and contractor meetings, both in the office and on-site. He has also been solely responsible for developing the company’s online presence in 2012, his contributions include: • • • •
The creation and maintenance of the firm’s Facebook page as the social face of MPRDG The creation and management of our Company Profiles on certain architectural media outlets, such as ArchDaily, Achitizer and Archilovers as well as the continual uploading of new content to these sites. The maintenance and management of our company website. Monitoring website traffic via Google Analytics
Joshua is an energetic pleasant, polite and reliable person, with an ability to relate well to people. He is committed to a career in architecture and is well versed in current architectural theory and ideas. Joshua also communicates well inside the organisation with directors, senior architects, designers, fellow students, interior department, etc. and is a valuable team player. Joshua is leaving MPRDG to gain overseas experience and we will miss his contribution. However, we wish him well in his bright career. I would welcome a telephone call to discuss any questions you may have about Joshua’s time at MPRDG and his prospects elsewhere. I have no hesitation in recommending him for future architectural employment. Yours sincerely,
Brian Meyerson B Arch ARAIA Principal MPR Design Group Pty Ltd t 8284 5757 direct m 0411 7888 31 brianm@mprdg.com