ARCHITECTURE
DESIGN PORTFOLIO
Education
Skills
NIGEL MAK
Bachelor of Planning & Design
Autodesk Autocad 2012 |
Strong understanding - Clear production of plans, sections & elevations
Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 |
Used for both 3d modelling, light & shadow studies, detailed renderings
Abobe Photoshop CS 4 |
Editing of graphic media, layouts, graphic presentation
Abobe Indesign CS 5.5 |
Graphic Presentation & Layout
Google SketchUp
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3d modelling, light studies & rendering
Free Hand Sketching
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Graphite pencil, felt tip, coloured
Model Making
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Proficiency in range of modelling techniques
Autodesk Revit 2013
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Currently Developing Skills
Graphisoft Archicad 15 |
Currently Developing Skills
(Construction Management) UnderGraduate
2008
Bachelor of Property & Construction Masters of Architecture (First Class Honours) Post Graduate
Nigelm94@gmail.com 0433 626 445
Background
2012
My pursuit of Architecture began through an undergraduate in Planning and Design (Property and Construction) degree followed by industry experience within the Construction field. During this time I was heavily involved in the coordination of a multi-use residential apartment and was regularly exposed to both design decisions and construction management. In 2010, after this experience I returned to the University of Melbourne to pursue my growing passion for Architecture undertaking a Masters of Architecture and a Bachelor of Property and Construction (Construction Management). Graduating in November 2012. I have always been interested in design that has a focus on creating a detailed and sensitive response. Where strong reasoning has led to a thoroughly investigated approach against a range of possible outcomes. Throughout my architectural education I have shown an interest in the way that materiality and tectonics can generate spacial experience. This focus on the detailing between component elements has been supported by my experiences within a building background and I believe has given me a strong foundation to develop and grow throughout my career in architecture.
Design Thesis | Competition Entry
Sacred Tectonics Renewal of Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Port-Au-Prince, Haiti
Semester 2 | 2012
Project Description | How can structure create a sense of Sacred Place?
The line of research involved in this thesis is based on the concept that the creation of Sacred experience can originate from a focus on the development of Structural connections. Out of the reinterpretation of lapped timber joints the universally recognised elements of sacred experience can be illustrated. Verticality, concentric enclosure, seclusion, sensory contrast and particularly the creation of the layering and concentration of light have all been illustrated through the principle of the connection. Intergration of the traditional elements of the Cathedral and the Catholic procedures during mass within the concepts of structure and sacred experience strengthen this connection. Completing this bond, the geometric integration and enclosure of these structural components around the remaining ruins of the Cathedral has embedded a constant link to the past, engaging all elements of the project forming a monumental link to Haiti’s past and the tragedy of the 2010 Earthquake.
Sacred Experience & Structure Elements & Traditions of the Catholic Church Tectonic development from the Joint
The statement by religous philosopher Jonathan Smith that an “object or action becomes sacred by having attention focused on on it a in a highly marked way” underpins the aims of this thesis in that the development from a range of component connections to a final outcome creates a rich layering between structure, catholic traditions and rich sacred experience.
| Layering of Light
| Uniform Light
Layering Light
Perspective
Structural additions were made to enclose the ruins of the old.
The ceiling structure shown left created contrasting light by layering and generating depth.
The Crucifix was the only undamaged element after the 2010 Earthquake.
The position and arrangement of the lapped timber joints meant that only some views saw the
A low ceiling with a visual height that avoided the instability that increased with structural height was vital in the earthquake prone environment of Haiti.
The proposal intergrated this major religous element into the Cathedral’s main approach.
old behind. Embodiment of time was created through this method of enclosing old within new.
This tied into the Gothic inspired tool of utilising our perception of depth to generate Sacred Experience.
Focusing of light towards major Catholic traditional elements was shown thoughout.
Modelling
| Enclosure of old within new
| Cathedral Movement & Entry
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Ground Plan Scale 1:100
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Model
| Site Context & Massing
Massing | The massing of the proposal, showing increasing build up and the intergration of the surviving ‘Christ on the Cross’ monument (Shown Above). External perspective | Main Entry point from the main western side along the road (Shown bottom).
Ground Plan The competition limited proposals to the original footprint of the current ruins. New elements where kept structurally isolated from the current ruins with the Narthex kept bare acting as a monument to the 2010 Earthquake.
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Crossing Perspective
Section
| Crossing
Passage ways between the double skin of the crossing ceilng allows visitors to look down at the altar and liturgy below. This also protected the waterproofed layer from damage during frequent hurricane experiences in Haiti.
Model
| Looking up at the Altar
| Crossing structure
Ceiling structure was based on timber lapped joints and a truss system. A 1:50 model was created to test the way different structural components came together.
Timber Joint Detail
| Cross Joint Above the Altar
Joints from the final design were built at 1:5 scale to show the method and qualities of the lapped joints within the proposal.
Entry Perspective
| Through the Narthex into the Nave
Proposed entry by ramps isolated from the existing structure. The Narthex was to be filled with holy water which was filled up by rain water that passed over the site.
Section A
| Entry - Nave - Altar - Baldacchino
Movement through the Cathedral from the exterior to the interior.
Entry
Nave
Font
Nave
Altar
Baldacchino
Model
| Nave & Altar
Nave meeting the circular Altar, illustrating the pathways where water could flow through the cathedral towards the Narthex. Water and light are key elements of focus in creating sacred experience both locally and universally.
Nave Perspective
| Stations of the Cross
Water and light focusing on each station of the cross is vital to a functioning Catholic Cathedral.
Bell Tower Perspective
South Elevation
Looking up through the Bell Tower. Layers of structure filtered light and glimpses of the original Gothic Ruins as you commence your climb upwards towards the upper levels.
The proposal sat on the original raised platform above the surrounding context with various secluded spaces for individual meditation and thought.
Software Utilised 3DsMax | Rendering Autocad Adobe PhotoShop
Altar Perspective
| Facing the Holy Sacrament
Water is important to sacred experience. Here water is collected and directed through the cathedral. Symbolically cleansing the site and liturgy of the tragedy and loss of 2010.
Section B
| Bell Tower & Tabernacle
The tallest point of the proposal holds the original bells. It was proposed that these could be viewed from the exterior at night.
Close up Section
| Organ obscured
Adjacent to the most sacred part of the Cathedral were placed locations for the organ and choir, obscured from view but heard by the entire cathedral.
Model
| Crossing Truss over the altar
A 1:50 model was created to illustrate the focus on structure and how it interacted with the original ruins of the Cathedral and the processes required during a Mass.
Perspective
| Entering through the Narthex
Accessibility for the disabled was also made possible due to these additions.
Section A Close up
| The Altar & crossing
The development of structure led to the crossing focusing light on the Altar.
“We all have three deaths, When our breath leaves our bodies, When we are put back into the ground and When we are erased completely when no one remembers us at all� Edwidge Danticat Haitian Born Writer
South Perspective
| Looking down Rue Monseigneur Guilloux
This thesis proposed to create sacred experience using a restricted set of structural connections. This lead to an engagement with both the ruins and a sensitive approach to the loss and tradegy of the 2010 earthquake. It is also able to produce a new sense of transcendent experience and connection to God.
The Lodge On The Lake
Competition Entry
Project Description |
Design Ideas Competition | Revisiting The Official Prime Ministers Residence
A play on the natural landscape of the hill that exists on site and how different elevations, extrusion and cuts along the hill can relate to architectural qualities of privacy, light and space.
Collaborative Work
The natural gradient of the hill being utilised to develop separation between public and private was continued throughout the proposal with the division of functions and ceiling levels being used to control light and a sense of intimacy and seclusion. Private spaces that allowed both a sense of openness and seclusion was key focus on this project with the spacing, angle and positioning of the exterior battens used to pick up maximum views and light while restricting external views in. Materiality focused on the use of sandstone adding weight and monumentality to a light Timber frame that filtered light and views.
Historic Sensitivity & Embracing Setting Developing Space Through Changing Levels Relationship between Public & Private Space
May | 2013
IMAGES (clockwise from top centre to top right) Corridor | view along the main corridor looking up Hill. The Various level changes along the building hints to the slope of the site, while maintaining a sense of privacy and seclusion. Public Entry | The gentle ramp up centre of the function area builds a gradient of light. Material usage of sandstone quotes the site’s historic past as a quarry and adds a monumentality to a building of national significance. This ramp discharges vistors into a function space level with the surrounding landscape, allowing the free flowing moment of people from built and unbuilt space.
Long Section
Elective Semester 1 | 2012
Xin Xing Temple Model Architectural Conservation in East Asia
Project Description
As part of the Architectural Conservation in East Asia elective a scaled wooden model was completed of a traditional Chinese Temple. The purpose was to learn the
traditional methods of building in East Asia while discovering the significance and value of the conservation of these unique buildings and methods of construction. This model was created under the guidance of a visiting specialist from Zhejiang University, China and was a 1:10 representation of a traditional Southern temple from the Fujian region. This is a very unique project as the key to successfully completing this wooden model is based on a traditional master carpenter’s drawing called ‘Gaochi’. This document consists of line segments and symbols drawn on a timber strip on site by the master carpenter. Conservation of Traditional Methods Focus on the connection between elements Translation of the ‘Gaochi’ to construction drawings
Our core task for this project was to understand and translate information placed on the ‘Gaochi’ into both construction drawings and also a built 1:10 physical model.
Road lighting modules
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Competition Entry Mid-Year | 2012
Semester 2 | 2011
Wind-turbines High Height
Low height
Lattice structure Summer Solstice
20 Hours of Daylight, 4 hours of Night
Winter Solstice
5 Hours of Daylight, 19 hours of Night
‘Touch’ module
Sunpath Tracking & the Northern Lights
10am Dayl
Horizon
Darkness Limited Perceppon of Time 2am
10pm Night Sun Path 12am 11pm
Other Projects
SYMBIOTIC - Sync Symbiotic -
Yellowknife, Canada - Winter Solstice
Mumbai Travel Studio -
Lightitude Competition
Lightitude Competition
Communities living in the Arctic Circle have long held traditions and rituals that engage with the natural light phenomenon of their locality. However in recent times, there has been a disconnection in this symbiotic relationship between the arctic communities and the natural lighting events. It is in this context that we seek to develop a biomimicry lead design response in reengaging and reconnecting the individual to their environment.
Communities living in the Artic Circle have long held traditions and rituals that engage with the natural light phenomenon of their locality.
Biomimicry led Design
However Two Touch in recent times, there has been a disconnection in this Second person touching the light symbiotic relationship between the artic communities and the natural on the other end of the network connection, the light glows blue lighting events.
Connecting between Natural Phenomenon and Community
Mumbai travel design studio focused on the redevelopment of informal settlements, particularly focused on the central Mumbai location of Dharavi, India. 600,000 people call this location home and many more rely on this location for work and income.
This light creates the perception of passing time by responding to the unique path of the sun through the arctic sky. The growing intensity and then reduction of colour would guide the community through each night. The touch component of the light seeks to reconnect individuals in communities, through technology.
Emergency light
Warning of upcoming extreme weather condition
One Touch
When one person touches the light, It activated in a yellow color
TOUCH
Perception of Passing Time
Competition
The growing intensity and then reduction of colour would guide the community through each night.
Travel Studio
The touch component of the light seeks to reconnect individuals within their communities through technology.
+ Intimate lighting conditions - Poor illumination - Light population
Human light
Partners | SPARC (Society for Promotion of Area Resource Centres) National Slum Dwellers Federation
Many attempts have been made to redevelop this location, but resistance from social organisations. This studio focused on the lamps Arc lighting development of newGas and more collaborative proposals for the High-Pressure sodium redevelopment of this area.
Collaborative Work
Two Touch
ItSecond is inperson this context touching the light that we seek to develop a biomimicry led design on the other end of the network response in glows reengaging and reconnecting the individual to their connection, the light blue environment. This light creates the preception of passing time by responding to the unique path Lattice of the sun through theConnection artic sky.
Melbourne School of Design | Melbourne University
Street light
Wind turbines
+ Improved illumination + Light partially directed down - Poor light quality
This travel studio involved a detail anlaysis of living conditions and buildings found within a small portion of Dharavi. My involvement consisted of the assessment of the structural quality of buildings and an informed redevelopment proposal grew from this.
Summer planting
+ Improved illumination + Light partially directed down - Poor light quality
Fluorescent
LED
+ Improved road illumination + Improved light efficiency - Sterile lighting quality
+ Improved road illumination + Improved light efficiency
Active li
+ Improved road il + Intimate lighting + Dynamic lighting + Interactive lighti
Studio C Semester 2 |2010
Studio E Semester 1 | 2012
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Philantropic Architecture -
Lightitude Competition
The project involved a phenomenological design response to a self chosen client’s experience in a hotel. It involved designing the hotel room and also their interaction with the hotel itself and other guests.
Subjective Versus Objective Experience
This project illustrates an Addict’s mental experience in the hotel as their reality is pushed away and torn into a detached subjective experience.
Cinematography and Architecture
The client’s movement through a mental experience is used to create two highly polarised mental states of the Client’s mind between the euphoric ‘Subjective high’ (or USING STAGE) during the use of the drug and a demoralising ‘Subjective low’ (or CRAVING STAGE) as his gradually returning reality is suppressed and drained of all emotion and feeling. The final outcome was a physical design response to the client’s purely mental and subjective experience under their addiction.
Phenomenological Design Response
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673 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Focused on philanthropic design response to the renovation of the heritage listed Donkey Wheel house located at 673 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Philanthropy can best be explained as illustrating a clear design response that leads to positive social change and the celebration of humanity. This scheme involved a program that would need to facilitate the growth of organisation that would create positive ‘change innovation’. Asethetically the celebration of humanity was illustrated through a focus on craftsmanship and a rich use of textiles, coloured glass, tiling, dressed stone and pointed toward an appreciation of the craftsmanship of mankind. G df St P sp ti f ng th - ght k t These proposals linked into the historic Venetician Gothic style of this heritage building and took into account the Barra Charter. The idea of creating architecture that is both culturally and functionally enduring and appreciated was key to the Philanthropic ideals. st f A h t tu The end result of this project pushed for a synthesis of a diverse range of issues, where problems are fully embraced and unique Stud C Philanthropic Architecture socially advancing solutions are found. The theme of ‘Weft and Weave’ grew out of this aspiration to engage and weave the building into the urban fabric and create strong philanthropic messages of gathering, influencing and changing the community.
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Galvin Construction | Nov’ 2008- March’ 10
Kerr St Apartments 32- 34 Kerr St, Fitzroy
Industry Experience
www.32kerr.com.au
Project Description Acting as the Contract Administrator for Galvin Construction Pty Ltd the Kerr St apartments offered unique exposure to the construction industry both within construction administration and onsite experience. This involved coordinating with all parties of project delivery including NMBW Architects, other specialist consultants, subcontractors and senior management with Galvin Construction. My role included both documentation control, financial coordination and contract administration.
Project Coordinator | Contract Administratior
Project Description Designed by NMBW Architects Built by Galvin Construction Pty Ltd 7 unit mixed use Apartment project Semi private spaces and inner courtyards
Current acting as Project Coordinator for a Developer/ Builder that specialises in Boutique Apartments in some of Melbourne’s most sought after residential areas.
Current Position: Project Coordinator
As this company has a particular focus on producing high end finishes. I am currently being exposed to the detailing of both construction and design aspects.
High End Boutique Apartments
Since: Feb 2013 - Present
NIGEL MAK Nigelm94@gmail.com 0433 626 445