2005
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INTERIOR ARCHITECT DESIGNER DRAFTSPERSON 3D VISUALISER
2005
PORTFOLIO
NICOLA SMITH
CV
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FILTER HOUSE CHEMISTRY CENTRE
[ Science Centre ]
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FREE. FLOWING. BEAUTIFUL. ALIEN
[ library design ]
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THE RYDE
[ environmental retro-fit ]
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THE ALBAN ARMS
[ Pop-up exhibition ]
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A BREATH OF OXYGEN
[ office design ]
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FAB FEST PAVILLION
[ competition ]
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DE TANY COURT
[ residential ]
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PLANES OF COLOUR
[ public space ]
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THE PRINT SHOP
[ retail, office and residential design ]
CONTENTS.
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NICOLA SMITH nicolachristinesmith@yahoo.com +44 (0) 7540459405 www.issuu.com/nicolasmith65
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a graduarte position with an interior design/ architecture practice.
EDUCATION 09.2014 - present
BA (HONS) INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield Projected grade: First Class.
09.2013 - 06.2014
FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN ART + DESIGN Oaklands College, St Albans Grade: Distinction
09.2013 - 06.2014
BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN RADIO BROADCASTING AND JOURNALISM Cambridge Regional College, Cambridge Grade: Distinction, Distinction, Merit
09.2005 - 06.2006
AS LEVELS Newport Free Grammer School, Essex
Subjects: French, Music Technology, Media Studies
09.2001 - 06.2005
GCSE’S Newport Free Grammer School, Essex Grade: 10 a-c including Maths and English
SKILLS INTERIOR DESIGN
BRANDING
DRAFTING
CONCEPT DESIGN
SPACE PLANNING
CUSTOMER SERVICE
3D VISUALISATION
MODEL MAKING
DESIGN EXPERIENCE 06.2016
SUMMER INTERN Accouter Design, London
09.2015 - present
02.2014 - 03.2016
Duties: Preparing Client documentation using Indesign, rendering drawings using photoshop, creating mood boards, drafting custom furniture, Sourcing FF+E, updating project budgets using Estimac, chasing orders, updating materials Libary.
FREELANCE DESIGNER PROJECTS: St Albans Museum DB Renovations Three Cities Project University of Hertfordshire RSK University of Hertfordshire
Pop up museum 10.2016 50 De Tany Court 06.2016 International Collaboration 03.2016 Corridor D 04.2016 Office Design 02.2016 Offset Exhibition 02.2016
SALES AND DESIGN CONSULTANT Fired Earth
SOFTWARE AUTOCAD REVIT
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SKETCHUP IN DESIGN PHOTOSHOP RHINO ILLUSTRATOR MICROSOFT OFFICE * 1 = Beginner 5 = Expert
ABOUT I have passion for design and am eager to learn. Spaces and how we interact with them have always been a fascination of mine. Within my projects I enjoy experimenting and exploring the possibilities of spaces, pushing the boundaries whilst also honouring the existing architecture. From the initial concept, through the design process and presentation, I thrive in the creative environment whilst also being able to problem solve, negotiate and collaborate. Most importantly I enjoy what I do and have fun with my projects!
FILTER HOUSE CHEMISTRY CENTRE year
2017
place
Sandford Mill, Chelmsford, UK
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Brief: Final Year Project. To re-imagine an abandoned water filtration site into a chemistry centre that informs, inspires and engages people about the applications of Chemistry. Software Used: Revit/ Autocad/ Photoahop/ Illustrator
CONCEPT: FILTER Circulation
A route is created through the exhibits where visitors can fully experience the different spacial qualities of the building, enhancing the narrow constraints whilst keeping the user guessing what’s next.
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Light
Artificial lighting is used to enhance the existing features of the building and materials that effect the strength and colour of light are introduced.
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Clarity
Semi transparent materials are used within the flexible exhibition space and for way finding. RM
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RSC Talk Tank Learning Lab World Chemistr Live! Water Exp Every day Chem
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MATERIAL. The Materiality of the design proposal centres around enhancing the existing fabric of the building. Therefore, many of the existing materials will be cleaned up but essentially left raw. New materials introduced have been chosen to work in harmony, whilst materials for way finding and exhibits have been chosen to stand out. 5
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Live! Algae filtration 175 Faces of Chemistry Covered Picnic Area Observation Room The Power of Plants
PROPOSED
EXISTING
4 Ceramic Tiles (FF)
Blue Quarry Tiles
Red Quarry Tiles
Steel Tread plate
Steel
Concrete Render
Cast Concrete
Painted Iron
Polypropylene Carpet
Porcelain Floor Tile
Aluminium Tread plate
Vinyl Ester Resin
Polycarbonate Sheets
Fluorescent Perspex
Brushed Aluminium
Galvanised Steel
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Filter House
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FILTER HOUSE: THE BRAND
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User experience will be enhanced by an integrated map. With QR codes on existing features of the building and exhibits, visitors can collect information to share later. The App will : -Enhance the visitor experience. -Allow the user to take the experience home with them. - Share knowledge and join in debates - Ask a Scientist - connected with RSC to enhance public engagement.
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FILTER HOUSE: THE BRAND
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Above: Filter house Logo Industry Display
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Chemistry Explainer
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Right: A selection of products for the gift shop. Branded at both younger and older generation.
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Above: Staff Uniforms. There are no Lab coats here! Relaxed attire reflects the brand and makes science more approachable with Staff referred to as chemistry Explainers.
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Chemistry Lab!
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Filter House: A History
GROUND FLOOR GENERAL ARRANGEMENT PLAN
FIRST FLOOR GENERAL AR
The Ground floor is a homage to the Historical Context of Filter House, where existing features are highlighted to create an immersive experience. Existing machinery is displayed within the Entrance Hall and replica clarity bowls play a tribute to the historic routines of the building in the welcome Exhibit. The Tanks now house exhibits relating to the filtration of water, with a space provided for industry display. The newly created ‘Royal Society of Chemistry Talk Tank’ is a branded space where the ethical topics of chemistry can be discussed and explained, making chemistry more relatable to visitors and encouraging them to join in the debate.
The Upstairs space is a bright a where interactive and tactile exhib everyday side of chemistry. A C Exhibitions space allows the Cent regularly, whilst the permanent Exp and inspiring atmosphere.
Situated within the existing Labs provides a space where the next g take part in experiments and resea
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and spacious environment bits portray the Human and Custom Designed Flexible tre to update their exhibits periments create an exciting
s, the new ‘Learning Lab’ generation of chemists can arch.
ROOF TERRACE GENERAL ARRANGEMENT PLAN Taking Advantage of the sites beautiful surroundings, the new terrace offers views across the River Chelmer and Blackwater Canal. The covered picnic area provides a perfect spot for visitors to relax whilst the functional planting doubles as an exhibit on the chemistry of different Plants.
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CROSS SECTION D-D
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Existing Ceramic Tiles INDUSTRY DISPLAY
LONG SECTION A-A
Existing Pipes enhanced by Uplighters
Graphic Retail Panel
LED Spot Uplighters
Automatic Doors to Coffee Shop
TICKETS/RETAIL
ENTRANCE HALL
INTERIOR VIEW- WATER STORY PROJECTION TANK
INTERIOR VIEW- RSC TALK TANK
INTERIOR VIEW- WORLD CHEMISTRY EXHIBIT
INTERIOR VIEW- FLEXIBLE EXHIBITION SPACE
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FREE.FLOWING.BEAUTIFUL ALIEN. year
2016
place
Hatfield, AL9, UK
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Brief: To transform the Old Palace at Hatfield House, a medieval grade II listed building into a public libary. Software Used: Revit / Rhino / Autocad / Photoshop
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FREE. FLOWING. BEAUTIFUL. ALIEN. An organic, free flowing structure is created to connect the different areas and functions of the libary. The structure references the exterior natural forms that engulf the facade. By designing a central exhibition space that also doubled as a staircase, a dramatic tension between medieval and modern construction techniques is created.
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1. Exploded Axonometric of 3D printed structure. 2. Ground Floor Plan 1:500 3. First Floor Plan 1:500
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4. CROSS SECTION scale 1:100
The 3D printed structure connects the ground floor to the towers and new coffee shop above. The form acts as a way to create a new circulation within the space. The smooth, concrete, organic structure creates a tension with the existing fabric of the palace.
5. LONG SECTION scale 1:100
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6. Interior view [ first floor] 7. Interior view [ ground floor] 8. Physical scale model [lazer cut mdf, lazer cut card, hand modelled componants]
THE RYDE year
2016
place
Hatfield, AL9, UK
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The Ryde is a housing complex situated in Hatfield, commissioned by the Cocaigne group and built in the 1960’s. Brief: Propose a retro-fit to resolve modern day environmental problems such as ventilation, damp and over heating. Software used: Autocad / Illustrator / In Design / Sketchup
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6. 1. axonometric of structure 2. long section A 1:200 3. cross section B 1:200 4. front elevation 1:500 5. rear elevation 1:500 6. plan 1:500 7. roof plan 1:500
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EXISTING DRAWINGS
DIRECT SUN AND HEAT
LIVING ROOM
DINING ROOM
KITCHEN
OPEN PATIO
INSTALL PASSIVE SOLAR HEAT SYSTEM
REAR GARDEN
AIR AND VENTILATION
BEDROOM BEDROOM
BATH
OPEN PATIO
BEDROOM
SUN & HEAT
7. plan of house showing environmental design principles [existing and proposed]
DIRECT SUN FROM SKYLIGHTS
AIR & VENTILATION
INSTALL TROMBE WALL
8. section of house through bedrooms and patio showing vetilation and direct sunlight. [existing and proposed]
BATH
BEDROOM
GARAGE
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22.12 4. SUN PATH STUDY
The existing design of the patio house was centred around all rooms having natural sunlight. In addition, the angle at which the houses were set out equates to the rear garden having natural sunlight for the majority of the day at all times of year.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND RETRO-FIT PROPOSAL
PURPOSE BUILT COPING TO MATCH BRICK WALL
FLASHING KERB LIMESTONE CHIPPING ASPHALT ON FELT
T ON SHEATHING FELT
WATERPROOFING (DPC)
STRAWBOARD INSULATION
UM FLASHING
ONE CHIPPINGS
BITUMINOUS FELT DPC
PRE-FORMED ALUMINIUM FLASHING
NOGGIN SUPPORT
LIMESTONE CHIPPINGS
WOOD JOIST (STRUCTURE) RESTING ON CONCRETE BLOCKS
ASPHALT ON SHEATHING FELT STRAW BOARD INSULATION
BOARD INSULATION
ETE FILL FOR FIRE PROTECTION
JOISTS TURE)
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THERMA FLEECE WOOL INSULATION 100MM
NEW CEILING
CONCRETE FILL FOR FIRE PROTECTION
CEILING FINISH CONCRETE BLOCK
NEW NOGGING WOOD JOISTS (STRUCTURE)
ASBESTOS CEMENT SHEET CEILING FINISH (PLASTERBOARD)
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NEW WALL FINISH VAPOUR CONTROL LAYER WOOL INSULATION 50MM
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BREATHER MEMBRAINE
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WOOD SKIRTING (FLUSH WITH WALL) NEW FLOOR FINISH FLOOR FINISH
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FOIL HEATER UNDERFLOOR HEATING
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(DPC) ROOFING
BITUMEN (DPC) WATER-PROOFING
NEW INSULATION 50MM UNDERLAY
CONCRETE FLOOR
CRETE FLOOR
STRIP FOUNDATION (CONCRETE)
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ALUMINIUM FLASHING TEAK CAPPING BEADED IN MASTIC LIMESTONE CHIPPINGS KERB (101.6MM X 50.8MM)
ASPHALT ON FELT STRAW-BOARD INSULATION WOOD JOIST (MAIN STRUCTURE)
BUILDING PAPER
NEW 100MM THERMA-FLEECE INSULATION
WOOD BLOCK NOGGING NEW 50MM WOOL INSULATION
CEILING FINISH (PLASTERBOARD)
NEW 50MM CELOTEX INSULATION BOARD
HORIZONTAL WOOD SHIPLAP BOARDING
WALL FINISH (WOOD)
BLOCKING PIECE BLOCKING PIECE WOOD WINDOW FRAME
SINGLE GLAZING WOODEN WINDOW FRAME NEW METAL FLASHING PURPOSE MADE LIGHT-WEIGHT BUILDING BLOCK (142.9MM X 114.3MM)
NEW WOOD BLOCKING
BITUMINIOUS FELT DPC WATERPROOFING
WOOD FRAME (TROMBE WALL) BLOCK FACING PAINTED BLACK AIR VENTS AT TOP AND BOTTOM EXISTING CONCRETE BLOCK
CONCRETE BLOCK (76.2MM)
CONCRETE BLOCK (50.8MM)
SPECIALITY CUT BUILDING BLOCK
CAVITY SPACE (TROMBE WALL)
FELT DAMP PROOF COURSE (DPC)
AIR VENT AT BOTTOM NEW FLOOR FINISH
SKIRTING (WOOD)
FLOOR FINISH
FELT DAMP PROOF COURSE (DPC)
CONCRETE SCREED
FOIL HEATER
WOOD FRAME (TROMBE WALL)
UNDERFLOOR HEATING
NEW INSULATION
INSULATION
NEW CONCRETE BLOCK BASE
50MM UNDERLAY
DPC WATERPROOFING
CONCRETE FLOOR SLAB
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5. detailed section through party wall - before 1:20 6. detailed section through party wall - after 1:20 7. section showing typical eaves, window and finishing detail - before 1:20 8. section showing typical eaves, window and finishing detail - after
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ENVELOPE DETAILS - BEFORE AND AFTER
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METAL PLATE ATTACHMENTS 40mm x 5mm
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PLAN 1:5
50mm x 180mm WOOD JOISTS (STRUCTURE)
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METAL PLATE ATTACHMENTS METAL PLATE ATTACHMENTS SCREWED 40mm x 5mm TO WOOD JOISTS 180PLAN 1:5
WOODEN COLUMN 50mm x 50mm
WOODEN COLUMN 50mm x 50mm
50mm x 180mm WOOD JOISTS (STRUCTURE) METAL PLATE ATTACHMENT TO CONCRETE FLOOR
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SECTION 1:5
METAL PLATE ATTACHMENT TO 1. DETAIL CONCRETE FLOOR 180
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METAL PLATE ATTACHMENTS SCREWED TO WOOD JOISTS
OF STRUCTURE 1:5
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SECTION 1:5
1. DETAIL OF STRUCTURE 1:5
OLD SCREED AND FLOOR TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEM AND NEW FLOOR. (NEW FLOOR AT SAME HEIGHT AS OLD FLOOR)
NEW FLOOR FINISH (WOOD LAMINATE) NEW FLOOR STRUCTURE BEYOND FOIL HEATER UNDERFLOOR HEATING ELECTICAL HEATING CABLE 50mm UNDERLAY INSULATION
50m (WOO TONGUE & GRO (WOOD INT. & E
BUILDING PAPE PLYWOOD BOARD
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EXISTING VAPOUR BARRIER EXISTING CONCRETE FLOOR 2. FLOOR DETAILS (SECTION) 1:5 NEW 50mm THERMA-FLEECE WOOL INSULATION
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50mmX 70mm STUDDING (WOOD STRUCTURE FOR WALLS) TONGUE & GROOVED V-JOINTER BOARDING (WOOD INT. & EXT. FACING) BUILDING PAPER (VAPOUR BARRIER) PLYWOOD BOARD
9 +10. detail of structure section 1:5 11. detail of structure plan 1:5 12. floor detail section 1:5 13. wall detail section 1:5
STRUCTURAL, WALL AND FLOOR DETAILS
WOOD BLOCKING CELOTEX INSULATION BOARD 25mm VAPOUR BARRIER ALUMINIUM SHEET CLADDING FOR SKY LIGHT
DOUBLE -GLAZED WINDOW BEYOND
DOUBLE-GLAZED OPENABLE WOOD-FRAME WINDOW
MA-FLEECE ON
WOOD BLOCKING
THERMA FLEECE WOOL INSULATION 100MM
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STUDDING SUPPORT FOR SKYLIGHT
RRIER) PLASTER BOARD CEILING &WALL
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PLASTERB BLOCKING S WOOD F SOLID WOO SOLID WO
DOOR FI PLASTERBOARD FINISH BLOCKING SUPPORT FOR DOOR WOOD FACING SOLID WOOD FRAME (FIXED) SOLID WOOD DOOR FRAME (MOVING)
PLASTERBOARD BLOCKING PIECE
WINDOW FACING
BLOCKING PIECE
ACOUSTIC
WOOD FRA
DOOR FINISH (WOOD VENEER) ACOUSTIC INSULATION
WOOD WINDOW FRAME DOUBLE GLAZING WINDOW
WINDOW FACING
WOOD FRAME
BLOCKING PIECE WOOD WINDOW FRAME
DOOR F
WOOD WINDOW FRAME (OPENABLE WINDOW) WOOD WINDOW FRAME (FIXED FRAME)
OUBLE GLAZING WINDOW
WOOD WINDOW FRAME OPENABLE WINDOW) WOOD WINDOW FRAME (FIXED FRAME)
ACOUSTIC
WOOD FRA
SOLID WO (MOVING)
CONCRETE BLOCK BITUMINOUS WATER-PROOF MEMBRANE
DOOR FINISH (WOOD VENEER) ACOUSTIC INSULATION WOOD FRAME SOLID WOOD FOOR FRAME (MOVING)
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CONCRETE BLOCK
BITUMINOUS WATER-PROOF MEMBRANE
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Summary of design proposal: Trombe wall added to use the sun to heat the back bedroom. New therma-fleece insulation added to building envelope (increasing insulation thickness to 50mm and 100mm). Existing screed floor removed and replaced with 50mm thick underlay and foil underfloor heating system. Skylights and windows changed to be openable to improve ventilation.
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SKYLIGHT, ROOF, WINDOW AND DOOR DETAILS
THE ALBAN ARMS STORY PUB year
2016
place
St Albans, Hertforshire, UK
05
St Albans Museum welcomes concept designs for a pop up museu to tour around the county. Alban Arms concentrates on exchanging stories within a community environment, inspired by research into the towns pub heritage. Software used: Illustrator / In Design / Sketchup/ Photoshop
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Social Interractions
Word of Mouth and story telling
Environment for all
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Above: St Albans Pub Culture Image by Hannah sessions www.hannahsessionsdesign.com
Below: Visual References - Victorian Pubs
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INITIAL CONCEPT SKETCHES.
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FINAL PROPOSAL: DRAWINGS.
F1 700mm
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2000mm
1100mm
850mm
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TOP PLAN
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2000mm
2000mm R1
CROSS SECTION
Open storage display to show just one item. Keeps users interested whilst waiting to be served.
Swing Door to allow volunteer to enter serving area. outside painted with panel effect.
S1 ELEVATION
Graphic interaction: images of monacles, magnifying glasses, binoculars and spyglasses encourage user to explore the collection
S2 ELEVATION
FINAL PROPOSAL: DRAWINGS.
FRONT ELEVATION F1
Mirrored acrylicAntique effect
2D Watercolours and portraits displayed on Pub Walls. Chalk Board Story Menu
Storage/ display boxes containing objects from the collection. Victorian Inspired wallpaper on back panel of pub Walls.
F1 ELEVATION
MDF painted with Victorian inspired wood panelling effect.
Mrs
BENEFACTORS WALL
REAR ELEVATION R1 Ornate Feather decoration to attract visitors from afar,
Pole to attach waterproof covering to if needed.
s. A. Smith
Miss. K. Jones
Dr. J. Harris
Mr K Edwards
Ms. D. Sherlock
Feedback chalk board and post card holders.
Chalk Board containing instructions for visitors.
R1 ELEVATION
Token Bank containing Alban Arms story Tokens.
FINAL PROPOSAL: USER EXPERIENCE STORY BOARD
Charlie- what can you see through those holes?
Charlies adventure at the Alban Arms.
I wonder who the people are in those pictures?
Charlie is out for the day in St Albans with his Dad and Sister Emma. As they are on their way home, they come across a perculiar box.
Charlire bends down and looks inside the mocacle
WOW Dad! Can we go and see what that is?
They read the blackboard to see what this pub is all about
Wow! Emma look! Its an egg! I think Mrs Smith looks nice. Dad lets go and get a treasure!
They walk around to the front to trade in their token. Take a look at our Story Menu
Emma! Dont forget your token!
Do we have enough tokens for a funny one Dad?
The Barmaid presents Chalie with a story box
I wonder whats inside the box?
SHARE YOUR STORIES...
At one time in St Albans, you wouldnt be able to walk down Victoria Street without smelling straw. We have a rich history of making straw boater hats, just like this one...
in St Albans how people fun. Dad t u bo a s u aly told Mrs Smith straw hats. It was re ait to tell w ke nt a m ca I to y! d ll si se u looked he nd a on tried it ge 7 at school. - Charlie A my friends
Charlie and his family locate Mrs Smith and present her with the story box. A Crowd gathers around the table.
Take a post card : )
Just not the bit about me wearing it! Charlies Dad is invited to try the hat on..
Dont tell Mum about this bit!
Hahahaha! Dad you look silly!
Charlie, what shall we write?
They walk around to the feedback board.
Lets take a postcard for Mum, I cant wait to tell her about the straw hat!
Im glad I took a picture on my phone
A BREATH OF OXYGEN year
2016
place
Hemel Hempstead, AL9, UK
Brief: Re-design and update the existing office, used by three different departments to include extra desks and casual hot desk spaces. Colaboration with Nina Ekeroth. Role: 2D Drafting, 3D visuals, co-presenting. Software used: Revit/ Photoshop/ in Design
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The concept for the design is ‘ a breath of oxygen’. The aim of the design to bring in a sense of calm and zen. This is achieved by improving the cirulation of space and introducing materials such as slate walls and nature inspired graphics. The primary concern for the client is to add more desks for their growing staff and to create hot desk areas. Circulation is improved by sourcing different adjustable desks and space planning the office so that the space was clear and uncluttered. A custom hot desk bench is designed in a central location to accomodate part time workers and also act as an area for informal meetings. In addition to the clients brief, we accomodated a board room, prayer room and a relaxation booth in the existing unused lift.
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1. interior view of chill lift 2. interior view of hot desk bar 3. floor plan not to scale 4. long section not to scale 5. interior view of entrance 6. interior view of office.
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FAB FEST PAVILLION year
2016
place
University of Westminster
05
Brief: Design and fabricate a pavillion utilising the fabrication facilities at ‘fab lab’ Team competition event. Role: Assisting with design and fabrication Software used: 123D Catch, 123D make, Rhino.
123D Catch teture data
123D Make modelling in process
The process between 3D scanning and making still involves an aspect of human intervention. Our aim was to fabricate an untouched 3D scan to create a piece of architecture that materially realises that which is normally only visable in the Virtual world.
1:20 Prototype- corrugated cardboard.
1:50 Prototype- 3D printed
2D sheets prepared for lazer-cut (Rhino)
Lazer cutting in process
1:2 Roof favricated from polypropene.
50 DE TANY COURT year
2016
place
St Albans
Brief: To produce visuals for intended design of private residence. Collaboration with DB Rennovations Role: 3D Visualiser Software used: xxRevit, Photoshop
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Open plan kitchen
Open plan kitchen / Dining
Open plan kitchen / Dining
Open plan kitchen / Dining
Open plan living
Bespoke media storage
Open plan living
Bespoke storage
Main bathroom
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
PLANES OF COLOUR year
2016
place
University of Hertfordshire, UK, AL9
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Brief: Rennovation of existing D-Corridor which sits inside a 1960’s modular building and connects the east of the University to the West. The corridor should incorporate social study areas and encourage integration between departments. Software used: Autocad/ Photoshop/ InDesign.
FLEXIBLE SOCIAL STUDY AREAS 15.6m²
58.3m²
Existing pit infilled. Floor over
22.6m² 41.3m²
13m²
140m²
114.5m²
20m²
32.2m²
12.8m²
15.6m²
6m² 4m²
8m²
3.7m² 18m²
20.4m²
55m²
19m²
264m² 41m² 78m²
45m² 46m²
15.5m²
132m²
121m²
8m²
WALKWAY @ HIGH LEVEL
41m² 8m²
18.9m²
11m²
13.5m²
19.9m²
19.6m² 4.3m²
6.1m²
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14m²
AIR PRE SSO
13m²
COM
PUMPS
15m²
5m²
7.3m²
CHEMICAL STORE
7.5m²
264m² 19m²
39m²
25.2m²
14.3m²
62m²
64m²
50m²
23m²
132m²
16m²
99m²
100m²
68m²
86m²
152m²
67.3m²
51m² 7m² 0m²
13m² 6m²
57m²
5.5m²
4m²
3.1m²
6m²
22m²
4m²
6.2m²
8.2m²
7.5m²
0m²
37m²
63m²
66m²
24m²
9m²
21m² 20m²
113.7m² 11m²
6m²
69m²
88m²
10m²
86m² 10m²
6m² 15m²
59.8m²
65m²
99m²
8m²
65m²
10m²
214m²
82m²
6m²
REFRIDGERATION
59m²
95m²
24m²
3m²
REFRIDGERATION
11m²
11m²
72m²
10m²
7m²
DISPLAY AREA
8m²
9m²
7m²
9m²
4m²
15m²
58m² 85m² 26m²
18m²
7m²
26m²
76m²
51m²
5.5m²
16m²
52m²
10m²
192m²
50m²
133m²
15m²
12.4m²
13m²
13m²
7m²
11m²
8m²
40m²
7m²
6.5m²
2.4m²
6m² 10m²
6.4m²
71m² ST109(G)/LIF08(G) Link
9m² 6.6m²
12m²
5m² 6m²
STW08(G) Stairs
5.4m² 10m²
26m²
C457 14 Person Meeting Room
LIF02(G) Lift 03
C458 8 Person Meeting Room
94m²
STW02(G) Stairs
C460 Dis WC
Elec
47m²
C459 Plant Room
6m² 7m²
C450COR04(G) Corridor
17m²
C462 Male WC
C463 Comms
Lobby
Lobby
C465 Staff Room
C450COR02(G) Corridor
C450COR03(G) Corridor
C453 Student Occupation Health
C464 Female WC
Cleaner
9m²
40m²
6m²
Riser
12m²
140m²
Dis WC
17m²
71m²
71m²
7m²
C450COR05(G) Corridor
7m²
6m²
C453A Administrative Office or Consulating Room
7m²
C454 Consulting Room A
C451F Consulting Room 1
C455 Consulting Room B
C451E Consulting Room 2
C456 Consulting Room C
C451D Consulting Room 3
C451G Consulting Room 7
C451H Consulting Room 8/ Group Room C450COR01 Balcony
35m²
6m²
143.26m²
5m² 6m²
4.6m²
10m²
34m²
1.
17m²
25m²
5m²
Bridge
20m²
female toilet
male toilet
clnr's
RWP
23.61m²
5m²
C451A Consulting Room 6
C452E Consulting Room F
47m²
C451 Student Support
C451B Consulting Room 5
C452D Consulting Room E
C452 Open Plan Office for Disability Services & Counselling
8m²
4.55m²
6m² 54.42m²
B200 V.C.'s Corridor
11.97m² 10.69m²
10m² 12m²
C451C Consulting Room 4
C452C Consulting Room D
14m²
22m² 81m²
C452B Store
17m²
83m²
6m²
C452A Office
47m²
5m²
19m²
3.72m²
COFFEE SHOP
NHL02 Link
10m²
10m²
10m²
10m²
3m²
10m²
10m²
14m²
3m²
column
14m² column
149.27m²
1:21 Ramp
21.5m² 8.98m²
58.30m²
classroom
classroom
classroom
classroom
69m²
79m² 32m²
15m²
15m²
15m²
15m²
15m²
15m²
15m²
15m²
15m²
15m²
10m²
167m²
Science Block 168m²
380m²
Planes of colour unlocks the history of the architecture and reinterprets the design ambitions in a modern and contemporary way. The existing rhythm is enhanced by exposing the structure and introducing lighting within the modules. The flexibility of the design allows the functions to adapt to the needs of the University. Informal seating scattered throughout encourages interaction and collaboration between departments. Exterior egresses allow for improved circulation and a large decked platform acts as a main entrance in the central courtyard. Inspired by artwork of the original architect, Ralph Maynard Smith, a pastel colour palette of blue yellow and red. The colour scheme continues throughout with pops of the colour providing a cohesive scheme.
16m²
31m²
16m²
2.
Working with the modular rhythm, sliding doors are created to provide flexible and spaces that are adaptable to the needs of the user. Transparent polycarbonate is used within the doors to allow light through whilst dampening sound from the main passageway. Sliding on tracks, the doors create a new rhythm within the space as it is used. The doors can be rearranged to allow the spaces to be used for larger groups or events.
1. general arrangement plan 2. concept sketch 3. floorplan- social study area 4. long section of social study area 1:50
4.
SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM 1200
3.
SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM 1500 REFER TO DRAWING D1
DOUBLE GLAZED CRITTAL WINDOW
DOUBLE GLAZED CRITTAL WINDOW
5. SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE OF SOCIAL STUDY AREA NOT TO SCALE
SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM 1200
SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM 1500 REFER TO DRAWING D1
POLYCARBONATE PANEL POLYCARBONATE PANEL (10MM THICK TRANSPARENT) (10MM THICK TRANSPARENT)
ALUMINIUM ALUMINIUM BOXTRACK BOXTRACK
113
113
113
113
POLYCARBONATE POLYCARBONATE PANEL PANEL (10MM THICK (10MM THICK TRANSPARENT) TRANSPARENT)
PELMET PELMET (BRUSHED (BRUSHED ALUMINIUM) ALUMINIUM)
2400 2400 2400 2400
28
28
DOOR DOOR GUIDE GUIDE
28 23 28 23
23
23
ALUMINIUM FRAME ALUMINIUM FRAME (MATT SPRAY (MATT SPRAY FINISH) FINISH) BOTTOM GUIDE BOTTOM GUIDE TRACK TRACK
6. D1 SLIDING DOOR 1500 CROSS SECTION SLIDING DOOR 1500 CROSS SECTION SCALE: SCALE: 1:201:20
7. D1
SLIDING DOOR 1500 PLAN SCALE: 1:20
ALUMINIUM FRAME (MATT SPRAY FINISH)
HANDLE (BRUSHED ALUMINIUM)
PELMET (BRUSHED ALUMINIUM)
20
20
DR 380
380 2137
2137
2287
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PR
AU 50
SLIDING DOOR 1500 ELEVATION SCALE: 1:20
50
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6. D1sliding door 1500 detail section 1:20 7. D1 sliding door 1500 detail elevation 1:20 8. interior view of social study area
TOUCH SCREEN TILL POINT
STAINLESS STEEL WORKTOP
CONDIMENTS COUNTER
GRAPHIC PRINTED POLYCARBONATE PANEL
9. FLOOR PLAN - COFFEE SHOP Scale: 1:50
GRAPHIC PRINTED POLYCARBONATE PANEL
TILE FEATURE WALL REFER TO DRAWING D5
10. CROSS SECTION OF COFFEE SHOP Scale: 1:50
CERAMIC TILE 300MM X 100 MM X 10MM
3MM GROUT JOINTS (WHITE FLEXABLE MOULD RESITATANT GROUT)
7MM ADHESIVE (FLEXABLE WHITE ADHESIVE)
6MM TILE BACKER BOARD
EXISTING BRICK WALL
11. D5 DETAIL OF FEATURE TILE WALL - CROSS SECTION Scale: 1:5
12. LONG SECTION OF COFFEE SHOP Scale: 1:50
13. INTERIOR VIEW OF COFFEE SHOP Physical model / photography / Photoshop
THE PRINT SHOP. year
2015
place
Shoreditch Highstreet, London
08
Brief: Re-design a 5 storey terraced house into a multi-use space. Functions to include a retail shop, workshop and office for a 3D print designer and residential space above. Software used: Autocad/ Sketchup/ Twilight / Photoshop
BEDROOM
LIVING
BATH
N/ KITCHE DINING
OFFICE
P
SHO
K WOR
P O H S 1.
The space is organised according to functions and their level of privacy. Most public functions at the bottom and most private at the top.
Summary of Design:
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All non-structual walls are removed to create open plan work and retail spaces, improving circulation and letting natural light through. All staircases are removed and replaced with a central spiral staircase, improving circulaton and becoming a design feature. A glass roof structure is added to the rear of the property to bring in natural light to the dark areas of the building. A staircase is designed to take you from the ground floor to the first floor. Within this stairlInterior View- Looking up from sitting in the ‘Design case a flexible seating area is created where you can sit and have hub‘ to informal the first floor. discussions.
1. concept model [foam] 2. concept sketch 3. proposed floor plans not to scale
4. CROSS SECTION scale 1:100
5. LONG SECTION
scale 1:100
Interior view of retail space
Interior view of workshop
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