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MAXIME LESLEY DOWNE PART II ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT INTERACTIVE CV
MAXIME LESLEY DOWNE PART II ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT I feel that it is important to view architecture as an interconnected piece of the urban tissue rather than an isolated object. The architecture that we create should be heavily informed not only by the aesthetics of its context but by the series of systems that surround it, visible and invisible, in continual transformation, constantly reorganising themselves through processes of both expansion and retraction. My experience in university has taught me that identifying conflicting urban issues is key to any project. It is in this sense that I have coded digital tools and sought out new ways to gather relevant data as well as analyse and draw conclusions from that data, from which the issues brought to light can be tackled and resolved. My interests include comics, animation, cycling, art and travelling...
+44 (0)7 429 445 107 2 Queens Walk House, W5 1TG
SEP 2015 JUN 2017
Masters in Architecture - Distinction
MAR - APR 2016
AA EmTech Collaboration
FEB 2016
Presentation at DACAS Strategic Launch
Collaboration with the Architectural Association EmTech on a digital urbanism project - computational modeling.
Presentation of a digital tool to combat climate change whilst catalysing urban regeneration at the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. SEP 2011 JUN 2014
BA (Hons) Architecture - 2.1
SEP 2009 JUN 2011
French Baccalaureate
APR 2017 AUG 2017
Freelance Architectural Designer
Manchester School of Architecture
Lycee International Victor Hugo - Toulouse, France
Tank Concepts - Manama, Bahrain After repeat summer internships during my degree, I was invited to join the team as a freelancer toward whilst finishing my masters course.
maxime.downe@gmail.com Maxime Downe @MaxDowne
Highest overall grade - Class of 2017 Manchester School of Architecture
SEP 2016 JUN 2017
Digital Skills Teaching Assistant
SEP 2016 SEP 2017
Part I Architectural Assistant
North West Timber Trade Association Award - Best Winter Pavillion
Drafting & Modelling Software Maya Rhino Autocad SketchUp Grasshopper Revit
Manchester School of Architecture
Garnett & Partners - London I joined Garnett & Partners working on residential and commercial projects in London. I was involved in many different projects, undertaking multiple responsibilities, from surveying/preparing planning documents to tender/construction packages, attending client/design team meetings and working to tight deadlines.
RIBA North West Forgotten Spaces Preston Competition - Shortlisted work Urban regeneration/renewables
MAXIME LESLEY DOWNE
Manchester School of Architecture
Graphic Design Software Photoshop Illustrator After Effects Indesign
INTERACTIVE CV
Languages English Native: German Basic:
French
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FLY: FARM // SUB: LIFE 2045 - Masters Thesis Project 2016/17
This project is set in 2045. It is an investigation into Man’s impact on the environment and the drastic actions that need to be put in place in order to survive. Climate change being a reality and the use of greenhouse gases are increasing every year, causing irreversible damage to our environment. Changing our behaviour in order to minimise the effects of climate change is something that the global population does not seem to want to do and so drastic actions must be taken in order to ensure our survival. SIMPLE BOX TO SERVE ROUND OFF BOX TO PIERCE THE SHAPE FOR THE RESULT IS A The proposal 1. is to build a vertical subterrannean city district where geothermal temperatures are stable. Above it SHAPE will be SIMPLE BOX TOSIMPLE SERVELIGHT ROUND TO PIERCE SHAPE FOR THE SHAPE FOR BOX PENETRATION TO SERVE ROUND OFF BOX TO PIERCE FARMING & RESEARCH EXTREME FUTURE & OFF BOX ROUND RINGTHE 2. LIGHTEN 3.FARMING 4. FARMING & RESEARCH LIGHTEN EXTREME FUTURE EXTREME FUTURE LIGHT 3. PENETRATION & RESEARCH LIGHTEN LIGHT & PENETRATION & 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. PROGRAMME SNOW & WIND LOAD RAINWATER COLLECTION a vertical farm and climate research facility which will be elevated above ground SNOW through the use of drones. Because it is COLLECTION4. PROGRAMME & WIND LOAD COLLECTION PROGRAMME SNOW & WIND LOAD RAINWATER RAINWATER flying and not connected to the ground, it has to be self sufficient, meaning it gathers energy from hydro, wind and solar power and collects rainwater aswell as recycling greywater and blackwater.
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Fly: Farm // Sub: Life 2045 Spatial Strategy Diagram
SKY FARM ACCOMODATION CLIMATE RESEARCH FARM LABORATORIES
RAINWATER COLLECTION & TURBINES ENERGY & WATER RECYCLING
DRONE ACCESS DOCKS DRONE PROPELLER ENGINE ROOM
MAINTENANCE ACCESS PLATFORM
WIND TURBINES
DRONE PRODUCE & WASTE COLLECTION PUBLIC SPACE & ACCESS INTO UNDERGROUND CITY UNDERGROUND RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL UNITS
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Fly: Farm // Sub: Life 2045
Fly: Farm // Sub: Life 2045 Drone Access
Inside the Flying Farm - circulation
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Underground City Gateway - entrance
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Underground City - visual connection with farm
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INTER[B]LOCK - BA Final Year Project 2013/14 This project is one of urban revitalization. It focuses on an area of Manchester that has become disconnected, both physically and socially, from the rest of the city. It begins by investigating the particular problems of Collyhurst. Whilst Collyhurst is close to the city centre geographically, Manchester has grown further and further apart from it economically and socially. Though the city council advertises its investment in the area, it is visible that nothing is being done. The situation that the inhabitants are in is worsening. The area is ripe for urban renewal. The project aims to create a crime-free, pollution-free, independent and healthy society in Collyhurst. The programme is the development of a hybrid Urban Farm/ Youth Centre. This concept focuses on bringing back the youth and addressing the needs of young people with a view to integrating them into the community. The shape of the chosen site and its intended user base of young people, inspires a practical design concept of interlocking the spaces within the main building, creating constant visual connections.
EXAMPLES OF WORK Inter[b]lock Approach to the main building
Inter[b]lock Youth centre holistic view
Masterplan sketch Concept sketch Inter[b]lock Internal/external relationship
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Inter[b]lock 1:20 Detail (NTS)
Tectonic section
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THE SERPENT’S CAVERN - BA Second Year Pavillion Construction Project 2012/13 Designed and constructed the pavillion (subsequently renamed Strata) at Dunham Massey in South Manchester with a group of students in South Manchester, in association with the National Trust. The concept was one of layering to create a cavernous space.. This project won: North West Timber Association Award for Best Second Year Winter Pavillion
The Serpent’s Cavern lit photograph
The Serpent’s Cavern interior photograph
The Serpent’s Cavern exterior photograph
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FREELANCE STRIP MALL PROJECT IN BAHRAIN 2017 - Tank Concepts Freelancing for the design and visualisation of the facade andexternal works of a strip mall in Bahrain in the Middle East. The work included a fully animated walkthrough of various concepts for the client the comment on as well as material and product specification for the external works.
EARLY CONCEPT
Early concept openable vertical garden terraces
Early concept boat inspired shopfront sunshield
Early concept vertical garden restaurant terrace
Strip Mall site plan (NTS)
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FINAL CONCEPT
Visualisation:
Timber sunshield
Light coloured ceramic tile Painted steel frame
Dark painted aluminium sunshield
Clear glass shopfront Concrete tile paving
Frosted glass planter
Timber bench and planter support
Strip Mall facade type A axonometric (NTS)
Painted aluminium water vaporiser
Timber sunshield
Light coloured ceramic tile Painted steel frame Painted aluminium
Painted aluminium and frosted glass sunshield LED lights inside
Clear glass shopfront Concrete tile paving
Frosted glass planter
Timber bench and planter support
Strip Mall facade type B axonometric (NTS)
Painted aluminium water vaporiser
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SELECTION OF FREELANCE WORK IN BAHRAIN 2012-17 - Tank Concepts Selection of freelance work with Tank Concepts in Bahrain. These included conceptual design and visualisation for residential and commercial projects for clients within Bahrain.
JEEVES OF LONDON MINI TRANSPORTABLE LAUNDRY KIOSK
ARABIC ART DECO VILLA
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ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT 2014/15 - Garnett & Partners LONDON HOUSE - Fulham Road, London London House is a proposal for a commercial refurbishment and extension of a townhouse converted office building. I worked on the project from its inception and tasked with: - Conceptual design & visualisation - Feasibility studies - Facade studies - Internal layout - 3D models - Material selections - Presentation material - Preparing planning documents - Urban contextual analysis - D&A statement, organisation and submission - Dilapidations report
PERCY STREET - London This is a proposal for a commercial refurbishment and extension of an Edwardian townhouse converted office building. I worked on the project from its inception and tasked with: -
Conceptual design & visualisation Internal layout 3D models Material selections Presentation material Preparing planning documents Urban contextual analysis D&A statement, organisation and submission
SLOANE GARDENS - London This is a proposal for a residential refurbishment of a arts & craft townhouse, converting it into high-end units of varying sizes. I worked on the project from its inception and tasked with: - Conceptual design & visualisation - Feasibility studies - Internal layouts - Material selections - Presentation material - Preparing planning documents - Urban contextual analysis - D&A statement, organisation and submission - Dilapidations report - Tender drawing package
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GLIMPSE - Cinematographic 3D animation of a science-fiction film trailer When one man is given the vision, he catches a glimpse of the future. Futuristic visions of Manchester are revealed through the lenses of a magical pair of glasses.
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SUBTERRANEAN MANCHESTER 2045 - 2D architectural concept animation This project is an investigation into Man’s impact on the environment and the drastic actions that need to be put in place in order to survive. Climate change being a reality and the use of greenhouse gases are increasing every year, causing irreversible damage to our environment.
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[RE]WARD - Mobile phone app encouraging household recycling through gamification Proposing a digital tool that will reduce the household waste that goes to landfill by encouraging citizens to recycle incentivised by a cash prize. This project is about respect for the diversity of the environment, living within our means without destroying it, voluntary co-operation and empowerment of the individual, democratic accountability, rewarding good behaviour and sanctioning the bad. Its goal is to change the household recycling trend.
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CITY-BASED SCENARIOS 2045 - Infrastructural & Typological Attraction Growth Model A generative growth model based on infrastructural and typological attraction rules to extrapolate future scenarios for East Manchester 2045. It is a digital tool that will use infrastructural and typological attraction to generate future plans for a 1 km sq site in East Manchester.
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+44 (0)7 429 445 107 maxime.downe@gmail.com