PORTFOLIO_Kathleen Kopietz
KATHLEEN KOPIETZ_0437 915 643
SKILLS_Programs & Academic
CAD Rhino Grasshopper Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Powerpoint Revit ArchiCAD ACADEMIC 2010 - 2015 Masters of Architecture Melbourne School of Design - University of Melbourne Bachelor of Environments Major in Architecture - University of Melbourne
CONTENTS_Significant Projects
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STUDIO_The Paradox of Dwelling
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STUDIO_Galapagos Traveling Studio
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ELECTIVE_Bower Studio PNG
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STUDIO_Defining Ground
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STUDIO_Bower Studio Titjikala
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WORK_H2o architects
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CORE_Advanced Construction
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Letter of Reference
STUDIO_The Paradox of Dwelling 2015
This project has pushed my skills beyond simply designing to a brief for a specific site. By defining a unique take on dwelling we were encouraged to take on a complex adaptive systems approach to complete the project. This required a huge amount of large scale analysis and the scripting
of a system that analysed this data to develop a mapping system for the project to be based upon. By striving to allow for the inhabitants to escape from the mundane we pitch into the space
available above and around the site. This is all informed by our scripted dwelling mapper a script that assesses sunlight hours, proximity and noisy spaces to try and find the optimal space for dwelling to be inserted.
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STUDIO_Galapagos 2015
NOW Studying architecture on the Galapagos Islands sounds quite strange, its a place associated with flora and fauna, not buildings. Most people myself included up until this trip, think of the Islands as human free, untouched, a pocket of the world home to a huge variety of flora and fauna and not much else, famous due to the renowned Charles Darwin.
The trip debunked all of my preconceived ideas and truly opened my eyes to the current situation. Heavily influenced by the political climate, the rule of the Ecuadorian Government, the Galapagos Islands are home to more than 25, 000 permanent residents. These people are spread between the three main Islands. The settlement on Santa Cruz Island is the largest home to 10,000 of the residents.
We were lucky enough to visit all of the islands. Participating in everyday life there and experiencing first hand the climate, issues and resulting problems. Working together with Ecuadorian and Mexican students we compiled a project by the completion of the 4 week study trip that tackled the problems that we had learnt of. Our proposal suggested a series of small scale interventions
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AFTER 50 YEARS to promote change and self sufficiency for the Galapaguenos. The images above depicted what we hoped would motivate all into action - if not the beautiful turquoise waters might look something more like this image above all murky and polluted choking with plastics. It was and amazing trip one that has further inspired me to continue to develop a design approach that tries to tackle some of
these large problems even if that be by doing small things.
STUDIO_Bower PNG 2014
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The whole trip evidenced to me the power of working together. It showed me a lot of things that I had learnt about in relation to community development and showed the beginning of a sense of ownership being forged. At the risk of sounding horrendously corny, I honestly had an overwhelming sense of pleasure being able to be
a part of such a fantastic experience. No wonder I became known as Hamamas Kat (happy Kat) I sincerely struggled not to smile. Being a part of the community, teaching what little I knew, facilitating possibly a little more, was mind blowing. It is communities like these that we can learn from. Sure I have my rose coloured glasses
on, I’m still basking in the heat of the Suanum sun while watching the waves crash onto the beach. But that’s all part of it, part of the charm, maybe part of the magic, part of why it needs to be encouraged and instigated elsewhere.
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STUDIO_Defining Ground 2014
APPLICATION TO SITE
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VOID IDENTIFIED
PARAMETERS APPLIED
STRUCTURE AND FOUNDATIONS CONSOLIDATED
MAXIMUM VOLUME CALCULATED
EXTENSION OF GROUND EXERCISED
Incited by the expanding population, the discovery of ‘new ground’ is an increasingly important endeavour. This project was focussed on suggesting new ways to interpret ground in the CBD. Melbourne has grown rapidly in the past decade, and by 2051 it is estimated that the city’s population could increase to a figure of 7.7 million. This growth will require around 1.6 million
CONNECTIONS MADE
additional dwellings. It is clear that we will need more ground. Ground is more than the plane that we traverse everyday. It permeates the city, highly influenced by context and program. Its ability to meld in with its surroundings often renders it almost imperceptible. Ground is currently somewhat restrained occupying the spaces outside of and in-between buildings. the grid system of the
SPATIAL INFILL DEFINED ACCORDING TO PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
CBD suppressing the very nature of ground. These characteristics allowed me to suggest that ground be pushed into new planes, into gaps and voids that CAN BE found all over the CBD. By observing a sequence of parameters that further spatially define the accommodating space, ground can be drawn up into new sites all over the cbd.
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STUDIO_Bower Titjikala 2014
The 2014 Bower Studio extended well beyond any other subject I had ever taken. Pushed to understand complex building techniques alongside a vast breadth of social and cultural information, the subject has been a huge undertaking.
the analysis of our encounters while up there was documented in a booklet and final project. The body of work culminated in a design that I sought to develop to respond to an issue that I became greatly inspired by and interested in, once in Titjikala.
The learning involved in preparing for the trip and
I forged a strong connection with the kids in
Titjikala it became the primary area I chose to focus my design on when we arrived back home to Melbourne. Culturally, physically and socially it was an eye opening trip, at times confronting and conversely heart-warming too, a trip I am very grateful to have been a part of, one I will not forget.
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EMPLOYMENT_H2o architects 2013 - 2014
Employment from January 2013 to November 2015 with H2o architects in Collingwood.
construction documentation phase and assisting with contract administration.
With H2o I worked on a range of projects from commencement to completion over the past year. Due to the small number of staff employed by the firm I was able to participate in a range of jobs, assisting in all phases from completing submissions, to liaising with council and university clients, researching and drawing up concept designs, documenting projects in the
Over the past four years my confidence, excitement and interest in architecture has grown exponentially. I had always wanted to pursue a career that would allow me to learn continuously and complete a variety of different tasks in a day. Studying a major in architecture in the Bachelor of Environments at Melbourne alluded to such a possibility, but it wasn’t since working in the field
that this requisite has become a reality. Working at H2o has been significant for my development as an architect - I have learned such a vast amount in a considerably short space of time - often being ‘dropped in the deep end and told to swim’. I have completed a range of different tasks and learned a myriad of new skills.
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CONSTRUCTION_Advanced Construction 2014
Advanced construction was one of our core designing projects that we were required to complete in our first year of Masters. Its focus was on interrogating the make up of a conventional office tower building of approximately 250 meters in height returning a
optimum net let-able area.
our specific glazing system.
The subject introduced us to all levels of detailing from zoomed out site planning to fine detail sections as you can see to the right. The project was completed in groups and my section interrogated the make up of the roof parapet and
My experience gained working with H2o architects was invaluable when completing this project. I had been introduced to detailing drawings when working on a series of their projects over the time I worked there.
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STUDIO_Fire 2012
Dealing with a large brief, an eclectic client and several different program requirements this design studio has been a most challenging undertaking. The proposed client is a character by the name of Alec Barlow. Based on a shady car dealing historical figure Alec Barlow required a bold new building to house his “New Direction Holden� empire.
I took on the challenge of revamping Holden to try and take the common preconceptions and transform them to exhibit a car company that is accessible to all and consciously focused on the future. The building was executed via sketches on butter paper and then translated from Rhino into Revit. My aim was to expand my knowledge of these programs in the act of achieving the fifteen story
built form. This project has thus ranged from concepts developed by hand in sketches and drawings, then to the computer explained in the virtual three dimensional sphere and finally back out again completing the loop in a 1:200 scale physical model made from box board and steel.
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RESUME_Kathleen Kopietz PERSONAL DETAILS Name: Kathleen Jane Kopietz Address: 70 Kangaroo Ground Warrandyte Road North Warrandyte VIC 3113 Mobile: 0437 915 643 Email: katkopietz@gmail.com Date of birth: 26th of August, 1991 Nationality: Australian License: Full - Manual car EMPLOYMENT HISTORY June 2014 – present Swim teaching at Watermarc Aquatics Centre. Teaching Children from parent child classes to junior squad swimmers. January 2013 - November 2014 Employment at H2o architects as ‘Assistant Architect’ - assisted with the production of drawings, contract administration duties, general office administration, preparation of promotional material and prospective job submissions. (See reference letter attached) January 2008 - January 2013 Swim teaching at Streamline Swim School teaching children from 4 to 15 two to three nights per week. January 2010 - February 2012 Coaching for Diamond Creek Swimming Club, coaching teenagers and young adults to swim competitively. Swim teaching at Diamond Creek Pool for Belgravia Leisure. Teaching a variety of classes including school groups. June 2007 Review Clothing Company. Year 10 work experience. EDUCATION 2015 Completed semester one at Melbourne University traveled to South America to participate in Galapagos Islands traveling studio. 2014 Completed one year of Architecture Masters degree - traveled to Alice Springs to remote community called Titjikala to build shade structures for the community in semester one. Semester two traveled to Papua New Guinea to build a neonatal clinic and composting toilet designed in one of our classes. 2014 Accepted to the University of Melbourne to undertake a Masters in Architecture 2013 Employment at H2o architects as Assistant Architect 2013 Completed Bachelor of Environments majoring in Architecture at Melbourne University 2011/2012 Traveled to Germany on exchange with the University of Stuttgart completed a six-week course; comprised of German language classes and 20th century architecture classes. 2011 Completed first full year in Melbourne University’s Bachelor of Environments course and applied for exchange to Germany. 2010 (mid year) Transferred from Bachelor of Arts to Melbourne University’s Bachelor of Environments 2010 Enrolled in General Arts at Melbourne University 2009 Warrandyte High School - completed year 12 AWARDS o o o o o o o o
Global Mobility Scholarship to study in the Galapagos Islands June – July 2015. Nominated for Austswim Swim Teacher of the Year Award 2015. Global Mobility Scholarship to study in Germany 2011. Third prize – ‘People’s Choice Winner’ in the National Galleries 2009 Top Arts exhibition, artwork exhibited and awarded in 2010. Premier’s Award for obtaining a score of 50 in Studio art: 2010 Dux of Warrandyte high school: year 12 2009 All rounder award: year 12 2009 Rotary literary prize: year 12 2009
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Principal award for a perfect score of 50 - in studio art: year 12 2009 All rounder award and Rotary excellence award: year 11 2008 Pierre de Coubertin sports person award: year 11 2008 Templestowe district: Swimming Champion, year 11 2008 Templestowe district: Swimming Champion, year 10 2007.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES • Bower Studio volunteer for the 2014 trip to Papua New Guinea • Bower Studio volunteer for the 2014 trip to Titjikala • Robyn Boyd ‘Open Houses’ volunteer 2013 • Dux of Warrandyte high school 2009 with an enter score of 97.05. • Part of the Senior Leadership Group at Diamond Creek Swimming Club, 2006-2008. • School captain at Anderson’s Creek Primary School 2003. • Reliable, hard working, great personal skills, I give my all to whatever challenge arises; I always try my hardest and endeavor to give 100%. • Swimming is my sport of choice, and am passionate about teaching others how to swim, and really enjoy being able to have fun playing and learning with children in the process. EXTRA CURRICULA INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES Qualifications White card in construction practices, 2014 German language certificate 1.3 completed 2012 Completed pool lifeguard training, 2009 Austswim qualified, 2008 – to present. Qualified for second level first aid (HLTAID003) and CPR, 2008/2009 to present (kept updated annually). School Leadership skills: Peer Support leader at Warrandyte High School, 2008 Part of Warrandyte high school swim team 2009, 08 and 07. Other Having German grandparents and traveling within Germany, has reignited interest in my heritage and I have continued to study the German language in order to learn more about the culture and aim toward becoming more fluent in the language. Swimming: Senior swimmer for the Diamond Creek Swimming Club. I train 3 nights a week and often coach when the senior coach cannot make it. I have been swimming for 15 years. In possession of an approved working with children check. REFEREES Tim Hurburgh Director H2o architects Email: thurburgh@h2oarchitects.com.au Work Phone: 9417 0900 Associate Professor Justyna Karakiewicz Senior Lecturer, Melbourne University Email: justynak@unimelb.edu.au Work Phone: 8344 7937 Dr David O’Brien Senior Lecturer, Melbourne University Email: djobrien@unimelb.edu.au Work Phone: 8344 8761 Gail Dimitriadis Aquatics Education Manager, Watermarc Greensborough Phone: 9422 6107
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