PORTFOLIO Selected Works
Architecture Rachel Livesey
I am a self-driven individual who welcomes challenges with a confident, yet considered, approach to work. I am comfortable working in a team or alone. A creative who embraces new technologies and techniques to explore visual communication. Always looking to further my skill set. Interested in investigating the limits of the built environment, whilst championing the importance of social, historical and natural contexts.
Education:
Technical Skills:
2018-Present: Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff BSc, Architecture (Hons)
Software: Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Sketchup Pro and V-Ray, Rhino and Grasshopper, Microsoft Office Suite, Procreate
2016-2018 High School Sixth Form, Gloucester A Levels Art (A), History (B), Mathematics (A), Physics (B) 2011-2016 High School for Girls, Gloucester GCSEs (12 A*-B: 4 A*s, 5 As)
Modelling: Card, Wood, Clay Experience with Laser Cutting Crafts: Weaving, Latch Hook
Contact: E-Mail: liveseyrs@gmail.com Website: rachellivesey.myportfolio.com Intsagram: @RSLivesey_Design
Contents
4-7
Forager’s Gathering
University
8-9
Restoring the Social Culture of Farming Through the Hedgerow
University
10
Bee Hotel
Personal
11
Memories of Home
University
12-13
Pontypridd Performing Arts Centre
University
14-15
Wandering Among Wanders
Competition
F o r a g e r ’ s G at h e r i n g
University
Tutors: Stephen Maginn Caroline Esclapez
Forager’s Gathering explores the possibilities of an alternative to our common supermarket which counters the environmental impacts of the food production industry. It provides a designated site for foraging in the Welsh town of Llandeilo with architectural interventions to make the experience more time-efficient, social alongside giving the public a greater awareness of where their food is
coming from. This project stems from a research project on the Hedgerows. It works to improve rural relationships damaged through the privatisation of land. The design considers landscaping and materials in regard to carbon storage and sequestration. The final proposal included nine fully realised interventions to benefit the community of Llandeilo.
Three aims were established for the project to fulfil. It must reconnect the public with nature, restore community relationships and preserve native wildlife and landscapes.
A path, inspired by the role of the hedgerow, connects the site and works with hedges to guide visitors across the site. It meanders across the floodplain meadow and gives access the interventions as well as the existing woodland and river Twyi. Top: Aims Visualed Bottom: Final Project Analogous Map
4
The market offers a place to trade foraged goods. These can be either foraged by volunteers from the site or by locals who foraged elsewhere. It acts as the entrance to the site. It allows an opportunity for the public to be introduced to the different foods which can be foraged without them having to forage themselves. The design evolved from the exploration of creating a purpose-built stall for displaying foraging goods. Top: Market Interior Perspective Bottom: Market Section
5
The auditorium is created as space for education on the environment, climate change, foraging and the site. Its design is inspired by traditional gathering spaces including: Stone Henge, Casa Rinconada and the Pantheon. Thus, it explores a circular plan and section whilst conforming the limitations of a community build. As a result, it takes the form of a geodesic dome allowing for the use of standard timber. Top: Auditorium Approach Perspective Bottom: Auditorium Plan
6
Auditorium Technical Section
7
Restoring
the
S o c i a l C u lt u r e
of
Farming Through
the
Hedgerow
University
Tutors: Stephen Maginn Caroline Esclapez
This is a short research project conducted prior to Forager’s Gathering. It explores the different forms of hedgerows witnessed on a site visit to Llandeilo. Whilst I saw the hedgerows as a guide through the landscape it was uncovered that many see them as obstacles, omitting views and connections to the
surrounding landscapes. After mapping hedge conditions, these were analysed. The tension in rural relationships, significantly between neighbouring landowners, is expressed through the treatement of hedges. Issues which resulted from the Enclosure Acts first introduced in 1603.
Field to Road
Field to Road
Woods to Road
Woods to Road
Field to Field
(Single Landowner)
Field to Field
Field to Field
(Single Landowner)
Field to Field
(Two Landowners)
(Two Landowners)
Field to Woods
Field to Woods
Woods to Woods
Woods to Woods
Left: Hedgerow Conditions Elevations Right: Hedgerow Conditions Plan
8
For centuries agriculture depended on common land, making farming democratic and self-sustaining. Hedges were only used for enclosure to prevent livestock from crazing crops. Yet, Enclosures Acts were introduced allowing the privatisation of common lands. This brought out the greed in many farmers and destroyed rural relationships. Regardless, through observing how animals interact with the hedgerows there are many opportunities to reconnect the community.
Analoguous Map
9
Bee Hotel
The Bee Hotels are an extension of Foragers Gathering. 90% of the UK’s bee population are solitary therefore do not live in hives. Yet, it is essential that these key pollinators are supported to ensure that plants can flower, fruit and seed. This personal project explores creating prefabricated
Personal
bee hotels. The hotels can be created from a kit without the need for extra tools, promoting the preservation of native wildlife. A variety of forms was created, offering options for placement in gardens: within the grass, on a fence or a tree.
Top Left: All Bee Hotel Forms Top Right: Example of a Bee Hotel Kit Bottom: 1:1 Model
10
Memories
of
Home University
Tutor: Pippa Smith
Memories of Home is a housing project which offers accommodation for those in the early stages of dementia in Pontypridd. A home is a shelter, it is in our memories and is always changing. It is a combination of the people meet and places we have been. The project works on creating a stimulating
environment to slow the progress of dementia. It creates a safe space which is situated close to key amenities and maintains relationships with the local community. The historical context of Pontypridd was carefully considered to ensure that the project does not appear alien in the mining town.
Top: Bedroom Axonometric Bottom: Street View Elevation
11
Pontypridd Arts Centre
University
Tutor: Tim Burton
Pontypridd has a large history with the performing arts. Yet, in recent years, many theatres have shut down leaving nowhere to house these creative groups. This project aims to create a performance space which encourages creativity in all forms. Influence has been taken from Pontypridd’s vibrant
past as a mining and market town. The project is not just a performance space, but a place which inspires the community. It has been landscaped to create a town square. The building contains a foyer with cafe seating, a concert hall and a studio theatre. Therefore, catering for a range of performances.
Performing Arts Centre Plan
12
Top: Performing Arts Centre Section Bottom Left: 1:20 Foyer Lighting Study Model Bottom Right: Inhabited Foyer Perspective from Model
13
Wandering Among Wonders
Competiton
Shortlised
Wandering Among Wonders was an entry for Beebreeder’s Pavilion of First Contact Competition. The largest achievements of mankind lie behind the unexplainable. Stonehenge is among the many wonders of the world that has been left by a culture with no written record. Yet, it is constantly revealing more about the history of man. Perhaps, to communicate the greatest achievements of mankind we must look beyond the facts and into
what can be inferred from a creation. The role of the Pavilion is to highlight the achievements of mankind not only for visiting extra-terrestrials, but for the modern day public. Many of the most defining achievements have become overlooked in this age of technology. Through the use the exhibition displays, workshop and performance space the pavilion shall enlighten all visitors on a brief history of the successes of the human race.
Pavilion Approach Perspective
14
Top: Pavilion Plan Middle: Pavilion Elevation Bottom: Pavilion Section
15