Architecture Design Book by kiaramfrost

2023-2024

Kiara Frost

Hello, my name is Kiara Frost, and I am a 3rd-year Bachelor of Design & Architecture student at the University of Newcastle. I am a passionate student who likes to design impactful spaces that enhance people’s lives and experiences. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for CGI rendering, I strive to bring my ideas to life with clarity and precision. I thrive in collaborative environments and contribute actively to achieve collective success. My goal is to create visually appealing designs and make a lasting difference in how people experience their surroundings.

Central Coast, NSW

kiaramfrost@gmail.com

SPOTLIGHT

2020 - Present RETAIL ASSISTANT

Operate cash registers and process credit card

transactions

Restock and arrange merchandise for display

Mentor new team members

Supervise front registers

Address customer inquiries and provide assistance

FOOD RETAIL

MCDONALDS’S

2019-2020

Provided customer service at the front

Prepared food in the back kitchen

Maintained cleanliness and presentation of the dining area

VOLUNTEER PATROL MEMBER

TERRIGAL SLSC

2016-2023

HARD SKILLS

SketchUp Pro

Rayon

D5 Render

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Procreate

Revit

Microsoft Office

education

SECONDARY EDUCATION

TERRIGAL HIGH SCHOOL

COMPLETED HSC 2021

BACHELOR OF DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE

2022 - 2024 (3rd year student)

Overnight hiking cabin

Newcastle Nexus Honeysuckle, NSW

Glenrock Lagoon

Architectural Documentation

Novopalast Precinct Wickham, NSW

overnight hiking cabin

Glenrock Lagoon, Newcastle, NSW

The task was to design an overnight hiking cabin that sits alongside Glenrock Lagoon (Pillapay-Kullaitaran).

The hiking cabin had to accommodate up to 6 overnight hiking campers, as well as accommodate daytime activities.

The cabin was to be designed so that it could sustain a minimum indoor air temperature of 18°C throughout winter. This would limit the need for any artificial cooling or heating. Furthermore, the cabin was to be constructed in a way that would result in zero CO2 emissions.

site analysis

concept

My concept was inspired by the history of an Aboriginal site, where I discovered shell middens near the lagoon. Shell middens are th

Shellmiddenconceptdiagrams

Furtherconceptexploration

Space diagram Cabin placed on the slope of the hill

View focus Cabin on the site contours

portfolio kiara frost

newcastle

nexus

Honeysuckle

Newcastle, NSW

Group Work

Kiara Frost

Des Balfour

Emily Copps

Beth Castle

02

In response to the urgent water and affordable housing crisis in Newcastle, the goal of this project was to redesign and transform the urban landscape of the city. The aim was to create not just buildings, but a new way of living that is inclusive, environmentally sustainable, and deeply connected to both the city and its waterways.

The plan addresses the need for affordable housing by developing spaces that empower individuals and strengthen communities. Through this initiative, we envisioned a more resilient and vibrant Newcastle where nature, affordable housing, and innovative urban living coexist and shape our collective future.

island catalogue

Our island catalogue explored all the different details within our plans.

03 architectural documentation

Newcastle, NSW

This project required me to design and document materials, connections, structural solutions, and conceptual ideas for a portion of my developing design. The design needed to be documented with technical precision and thoughtful detail. This project served as a crucial step towards the final developed design, as illustrated on the subsequent pages.

Wickham

detailed drawings

Novopalast

precinct

Wickham

Newcastle, NSW

04

The Newcastle Novopalast Precinct is designed to transform a portion of Honeysuckle into a vibrant gateway for the city and harbor. This project builds on community consultations and master planning efforts to create an entertainment, recreational, cultural, performance, and social hub. By blending the concepts of "make and show," the precinct aims to establish a dynamic creative center with dedicated make spaces for artists, a theatre, exhibition space, multipurpose hall, and outdoor auditorium. The design will retain and incorporate the heritage-listed Wickham School of Arts building, respecting its historical significance. The project emphasizes integrated structural solutions and detailed technical documentation, considering the impact on public and programmatic spaces to enhance user experience. The design demonstrates an innovative design approach that creates a lively, inclusive nexus for Newcastle’s artistic and cultural expression, fostering community engagement, cultural growth, and economic development.