Portfolio
2019-2020
LOUIS EVANS
LOUIS EVANS
EDUCATION 2020
BSC ARCHITECTURE FIRST CLASS HONOURS University of Bath All graded work from final year can be viewed on issuu.com using the hyperlink adjacent to this text.
Part 1 Architectural Assistant 2016
Ardingly College
PROFILE
Higher Level
22-year old graduate, interested in improving quality of life through sustainable design.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 40PTS
2014
Standard Level
Physics
7
English Lang Lit
7
Visual Arts
7
Mathematics
6
History
6
French
5
English Language
A*
Visual Arts
A*
English Literature
A*
History
A*
Mathematics
A*
Geography
A*
Physics
A*
Spanish
A*
Biology
A*
French
A
Chemistry
A*
FSMQ
A
IGCSE 10A* Ardingly College
PERSONAL +44 7595607588 louis.ardingly@gmail.com Age - 22 Language - English 8 Summerhill Lane Haywards Heath, West Sussex United Kingdom RH161RL
2012
EXPERIENCE ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT @ CF MØLLER, AARHUS Febuary 2019 - June 2019 I worked as part of the landscape and urban design team. During my time, we won the competition to redevelop Randers city centre.
REFERENCES
ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT @ MRA, LONDON Febuary 2018 - August 2018
“Given a task Louis has shown excellent abilities to understand and execute design tasks, both as part of a team and individually.” - Lars Vinther Christensen, CFM, 2019 “Louis was able to fit in both professionally and socially quicky and has been an integral part of
I worked on a range of projects, predominantly masterplanning large housing developments as well as a high end hotel.
RECOGNITION Academic • Winner ‘People’s Vote’ - 3rd year individual project ‘Venetian Fields’ - 2018 • Winner ‘People’s Vote’ - 4th year group project ‘Basil Spence’ - 2019
the team since day one.”
• Art and Physics academic awards - 2016
- Robin Base, MRA, 2018
Sports • College Sports Scholarship - Football, Cricket and Hockey - 2011-2016
INTERESTS
• Academy Football at QPR and Brighton FC - 2014 • Country Cricket at Sussex CCC - 2013
PROFICIENCY Rhino, Grasshopper, Sketchup, Revit, AutoCAD, Vray, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator
CV
Collection to Connection
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A New Public Library
COLLECTION TO CONNECTION INDIVIDUAL THESIS PROJECT
The modern public library plays an important role as a bastion of ‘freedom of knowledge’, through the provision of books and other media to the community it serves. However, in the information age - with the rapid growth of the internet and other technologies - the book has come under threat as the primary means of disseminating information. So what does this mean for the library, which is traditionally a collection of
MEET
READ
PLAY
books? The term ‘Collection to Connection’ represents the evolving role of the modern public library and addresses its new respon-
PERFORM
STUDY
BROWSE
sibility in providing a platform for community life and social interaction as well as just a service-station space to collect and read
DISCUSS
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THINK
CREATE
books.
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Site Location - Bristol City Centre
Site Location & Analysis The site is located next to the Bristol Bus Station and former Bristol Royal Infirmary. It is in a near central location with good transport links and connectivity which is important as it is reachable for all members of the community. It is also in good proximity to The University of Bristol campus so the Public Library could aid in serving the student community in the area.
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Site Analysis - overlay sketch on 1:2500 card model
Site Analysis - overlay sketch on 1:1000 ply model
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Upper Ground Plan
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Entrance
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‘Out of Hours’ Book Returns
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Bookshop/Security desk
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Bookshop
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Exhibition Space
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Cafe
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WC’s
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Cleaners Cupboard
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‘Spanish Steps’
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Multipurpose Ramps
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Library Reception
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Electronic Book Drop/
Rental Station
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Staff Office
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Staff Individual Office
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Staff Conference Room
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Staff Break-out Room
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Staff Toilets
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Plant Room
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Storage
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Deliveries
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Refuse Collection
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Staff Parking and Service Yard
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An Awkward Site The library is located on an uneven and awkwardly shaped brownfield site which was once part of the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The stepping ground floor follows the natural topography of the site whilst also creating a playful and dynamic community space. The library space is elevated above the commotion of the city - towards the light.
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Study
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Research
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Read
Focus Activity Level Users
Generating Urban Value +2 Second Floor
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The Bristol Public Library
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provides a rich range of public spaces and services. The
Study
Present
Read
Discuss
Relax
Meet
proposal aims to regenerate the former Bristol Royal Infirmary site by investing in people through encour-
Activity Level Users
aging learning, interaction and participation within the local community - all developing social capital. The library accommodates both groups and individu-
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als. Group and community space is on the ground floor and at the centre of the
Study
Play
Listen
Browse
Read
building whereas individual reading spaces are moved to the periphery on higher
Activity Level User Type
levels.
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Cafe
Bookshop
Performance
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Interaction information Activity Level User Type
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Bleinham House Marlborough House Hospital
Marlborough St.
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Bristol Bus Station
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Bristol Magestrate’s Court
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University of Bristol Dental Hospital
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Bristol Eye Hospital
Hotel
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Context Site Plan The site is located next to the Bristol Bus Station and former Bristol Royal Infirmary. It is in a near central location with good transport links and connectivity which is important as it is reachable for all members of the community. It is also in good proximity to The University of Bristol campus so the Public Library could aid in serving the student community in the area.
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Marlb. St
FormerRoyal Infirmary
Service
Bristol Public Library
St Jame’s Park
White Heart (Pub)
A38
60.0m
A-A Elevation
Marlb. St
Former Royal Infirmary
Service
Bristol Public Library
Pub
Hostel
St Jame’s Park
A38
52.0m
B-B Section
University Hospital
L. Maudlin St
Bristol Public Library
Whitson St
Magistrates’s Court
Marlborough St
50.0m
C-C Section
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Community Steps
Multipurpose Ramp
Atrium Circulation
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Key Concepts
Heart
Core
Connection
Entry Sequence
Visual Command
Non - Confrontation
Horizontal Activity
Vertical Activity
Users
North Buffer
South Facing
Front-Front / Back- Back
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External Elevation - study carrel unit
South Detailed Elevation Away from the activity of the atrium and at the other periphery of the floor plate, a series of study carrels flank the library space. These are designed to be highly customisable with sliding shutters to control daylight, local task lighting and an opening window for ventilation control. The carrels are designed with timber screens for privacy and help improve concentration and focus for the user.
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Detailed Plan
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Detailed Section
Internal Elevation
a-a
b-b
115x25 mm Ventilated Air Dried Oak Shiplap Clad-
Ibstock Aldrigde multi-grey rustic Brick
ding
I beam
40x40 mm Timber Battens
50mm Cavity
Breathable Sarking Membrane
Standard Wall Tie
50 mm Kingspan Kooltherm Insulation
100mm Kingspan Koolthern Insulation
Breathable Sarking Membrane
Vapour Barrier
18 mm Plywood Board
Concrete Superstructure
180 mm Timber studs 50 mm Kingspan Kooltherm insulation 40 x 40 mm Timber stop battens Vapour control layer 18mm Plywood Board
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Front Elevation The brickwork is self supporting from the ground slab and tied back to the concrete frame
and
concrete
blocks with standard brick accessories. Steel I-beams with brick infill are used as lintels to transport the load of the external bricks across to the brick piers. Bespoke brick special reveal heads can be handmade at the Ibstock factory and these chamfered bricks mirror that of the building opposite. A large wall cavity incorporated insulation
contributing
to the efficient U-value performance
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A view from Lower Mauldin Street
A view from Watson Street
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MVHR
GSHP
Environmental Strategies Power Generation
Photovoltaic cells will harness energy from the Sun to power appliances throughout the building
Ventilation
The atrium allows for buoyancy driven natural ventilation in the summer, which is mechanically assisted in winter
Daylighting
Floor plated are restricted to 14m wide and are lit from both sides by atrium light and clerestory window light.
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MVHR
Heating and Cooling
The atrium allows for buoyancy driven natural ventilation in the summer, which is mechanically assisted in winter
Shading
Both horizontal and vertical timber louvres shade the south east and south west faรงades.
Acoustics
Acoustics slats are used on the ceiling to dampen internal noise, while a buffering wall blocks external noise.
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Take Off!
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TAKE OFF! GROUP PROJECT
Filton Multipurpose Facility The brief for the final year group project was to design a ‘Flagship’ building for the new development taking place on what is currently Filton Airfield. The proposal needed to be flexible as to both accommodate for life 1; in which the facilities would be used to display homes for the new development and for life 2; in which it should be used to pay homage to the site’s aviation history. For us the main objective was to design a building that instigated new life to an otherwise lifeless suburban area and help create a community hub for its new residents. We wanted to create a destination that was both bold and eye catching, much like that of the concorde which was similarly born out of this site. We tried to encapsulate its sense of dynamism and movement which manifested into a series of curved forms clad in shimmering zinc panels.
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Aluminium Rooflight Bracket 35mm Double-glazing
Large Exhibition Electronic Blinds Track for Blinds
In life one the large exhibition
Photovoltaic Solar Panel
space will exhibit the model for
1mm Zinc sheet
the entire development and show
18mm Ply Backing 38mm x 50mm Timber Battens Air Gap
homes will be in the small exhibi-
Damp Proof Membrane 200mm Rigid Insulation 200mm x 100mm Steel Purlins
tion space. In life 2 the large exhi-
Vapour Control Layer 15mm Plasterboard
bition space will exhibit the museum’s collection of aeronautical
1200mm Deep Steel Arched Truss
vehicles.
Roof Detail
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Take Off!
Large Auditorium The Auditorium will be used for both presentations and musical performances. We therefore incorporated a variable acoustic strategy whereby
Ducting to AHU Below Seating
curtains could be pulled along side rails reducing the reverberation time.
15mm Oak Timber Floorboards 50mm Screed 70mm Aluminium Right-angle Heating Pipes 50mm-100mm Pre-cast Concrete Slab 150mm Steel Universal Beams Supply Vent for Displacement Ventilation
Seats Detail
Auditorium Model
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Take Off!
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Take Off!
Ground Floor Plan 1:200 4m
KEY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.
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Entrance Foyer/Cafe Atrium Kitchen Storage/Cooler Staff Changing Room Staff Toilet Male Toilets Disabled Toilets Female Toilets Large Auditorium Back of House Storage Plant Room Unloading/Waiting Area Small Exhibition/Small Auditorium Storage Air Handling Units/Plant Room Large Exhibition Reception Cloak Room Bike Rack Gift Shop Flagship Square
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Entrance Cafe
Flagship square
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Atrium circulation
Take Off!
1mm Zinc Sheet 18mm Ply Backing 38mm x 50mm Timber Battens Damp Proof Membrane 100mm Rigid Insulation Vapour Control Layer 18mm Ply Backing Internal Wall Finish
1mm Zinc Sheet 18mm Ply Backing 35mm Curved RHS Steel Battens
30mm Double-glazed Tempered Glass Routel Spider Fitting Silicon Sealant with Backer Rod Connector 450mm x 225mm Steel Blades
D200mm Steel CHS
Cafe Detail
The Structure Steel ‘blades’ visually express a hierarchy to the spaces, primary and secondary. Additionally, half portal frames are versatile and help to tie together the structure to form a coherent one. Tectonic Model
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Take Off!
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Take Off!
East Elevation
Long Section
Overall Form The organic layout of space allows the users to have a dynamic experience of the building. This creates a non - linear experience, whereby the visitors are not forced to follow one path but instead have control of their journey around the exhibitions. Full building model - laser cutter, 3D printer, model workshop
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Randers Masterplan
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C.F. MØLLER ARCHITECTS
South Randers Masterplan During my time at C.F Moller I worked on a range of projects for the landscape and urban design team, often at varying stages of completion. This is an example project for an
WORK PLACEMENT
outlined masterplan proposal to the south of the city of Randers in Jutland. Our aim was to design a series of ‘clusters’ with unique characters depending on their location which
Munkdrup
would help forge social relationships and foster new communities. We also wanted to preserve the natural beauty of the area. To achieve this; clusters were interlaced with a series of ‘green fingers’ that reached deep into the urban realm giving everyone green space whilst helping residents reconnect with nature.
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Randers Masterplan
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Randers Masterplan
Wild Growth
Garden
House
Garden
Parking
Garden
House
Garden
Public Park
Wild Growth
Garden
House
Garden
Parking
Garden
House
Garden
Public Park
Garden
House
Garden
Riding School Path
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Garden Path
House
Garden
Wild Growth
Randers Masterplan
Pathways
Personal Development As one of the earlier projects I worked on at CFM, I used this opportunity to get my tech-
Topography
nical skills up to speed. I was introduced to Grasshopper for Rhino and used scripts to gain information on the topographical nature of the site, in order to help with the Garden
House
Garden
placement of housing Parking ‘clusters’. In addition, Garden
House
Garden
Wild Growth
I also used a Grasshopper script to automatically retrieve section lines from the 3D site model that were then exported to illustrator to be embellished. Site Plan
Garden
House
Green Activity
Garden
Parking
Garden
House
Garden
Wild Growth Site Section
Road
Garden
House
Garden
Riding School Path
Garden Path
House
Garden Site Section
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The Village House The village houses were designed to have an urban feel. The roads were thought to be shared spaces to allow vehicle access to the front of each house, while keeping a pedestrian friendly neighbourhood. Although each house has a generous back garden, front gardens and communal green spaces were afforded to help facilitate community interaction.
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Randers Masterplan
House Typologies
Public / Community
The Ranch Houses The ranch houses were proposed to have the most rural character. We decided upon a shared communal parking garage at the entrance of the cluster to allow for a large community space in centre. Large private gardens feed out into the tundra beyond, allowing each house direct accessibility to nature.
Private / Gardens
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