P O R T f O L I O ROBYN MACKENZIE | 914559 | UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE - BACHELOR OF DESIGN | 2017-2019
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DISORIENTATION LIBRARY (2019)
robynm1@student.unimelb.edu.au
EDUCATION: 2011 - 2016
Bullis School, Potomac, USA
2017 - Present
The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
WORK EXPERIENCE: 2017
Cooper Carry Architecture Intern
2018 - Present
MSD PASS Leader
2018 - Present
Jacobs Architecture Intern
STALACTITE PAVILION (2018) AWARDS/EXHIBITIONS:
SUN HOUSE (2018)
OPHIUCHUS CENTRE (2019)
2017
FOD:R Exhibition, AFLK Gallery
2017
MSDX Exhibition, Semester 1+2
2018
MSDX Exhibition, Semester 1+2
2018
Urban Planning Exhibition
2018 - 2019
Dean’s Honors Award Year 1+2
SKILLS: Rhino Lumion 9.5 Photoshop Illustrator InDesign 2
A B O U T M E I am a third year undergraduate student at the University of Melbourne with a major in architecture and a minor in urban planning. Upon graduating this year, I hope to pursue a Master of Architecture before transitioning to work on commercial architecture projects. My aspiration as a designer is to create jarring architecture that removes people from reality and encourages exploration. I like to challenge traditional architecture norms while simultaneously justifying my choices with geometry. I enjoy experimenting with geometric shapes to create unique yet functional architecture. I believe repetitive geometric elements provide richness of design and push my design aesthetic away from more traditional forms.
01 DISORIENTATION LIBRARY TUTOR - ALLAN BURROWS, A.BURROWS@UNIMELB.EDU.AU STUDIO DELTA, S1, 2019 INDIVIDUAL WORK
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Disorientation Library is a proposed community library on Little Bourke St, Melbourne which explores utilizing architecture to influence the psyche. The fundamental concept of the project is the idea of confusion and the opportunities originating within a confusing space. A space which is disorientating to navigate creates opportunities for discovery as the user is forced to slow down and observe their surroundings. Confusing spaces allow each subsequent journey through the space to be unique which creates chance encounters or the unearthing of new spaces. In reference to the library – confusion (and subsequent discovery) can allow users to find new books which they may not have encountered in an orderly space. Confusing spaces contain limited views, a multitude of heights, simulate a forest, and provides multiple pathways that constantly change with the daily use of the library. Throughout the project, movable chairs keep the available circulation dynamic allowing new and repeat users to explore the space to discover what lies beyond.
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MULTIPLE CIRCULATION PATHS The site is located along a primary pedestrian thoroughfare therefore consideration of pedestrian flow inside the building is essential. The site is situated on a corner which provides opportunities for the building’s circulation to mirror that of the surrounding city. The building contains a strong grid, overlapping pathways, and obstacles to indirectly reference the city.
The building utilizes multilevel bookcases for structure and storage. The bookcases densify on the perimeter of the building to create a dynamic facade and engage the surrounding context. Circulation paths weave in-between these bookcases to create disorientation and subsequent discovery for the user.
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Part of the roof functions as a skylight to allow light to penetrate between the staircases
The irregularity of the roof showcases the dynamic nature of the building.
The circulation paths change constantly as chairs are moved and thus opening and blocking certain stairways
Different areas, such as meeting rooms, are suspended between the bookcases which function as structural support for the building
Rooms like this lecture hall were initially fully enclosed by walls. However, with careful placement of the bookcases the space could be private without the need for solid walls
Initially, the multilevel bookcases were only located in the middle of the building. However, to create a more dynamic feel they were extended to cover the whole building
PERSPECTIVE OF CIRCULATION
The circulation paths weave throughout the bookcases which create opportunity for chance encounter
Some of the spaces, like offices and bathrooms, are concealed behind walls for privacy
The facade is composed of glass which wraps around the bookcases -showcasing the structure and personality of the building
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The pavilion is a proposal for the MPavillion exhibition located in the Queen Victoria Gardens, Melbourne. The site is only accessible by pedestrians which enforces the importance of a human scale. The brief called for a blending of the pavilion into the surrounding landforming. Consequently, the concept of the pavilion is a blending of interior and exterior space through a continuation of stalactite forms from within the pavilion through the landforming. The cutouts in the pavilion and landforming provide seating for various uses like performances and seminars. The large landforming creates concentric rings of circulatory speed -- with the largest landform causing a moment of reveal as visitors travel from the Western path. The materials of the pavilion include marble and gold plated cutouts to harness the sun’s rays. The gold cutouts symbolically transfer the sun’s rays to inside the pavilion, consequently blurring the line between exterior and interior space.
TUTOR - DAN PARKER, DANIEL.PARKER@UNIMELB.EDU.AU DIGITAL DESIGN, S1, 2018 INDIVIDUAL WORK
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The cutouts of this iteration are dynamic, however, the cutouts are all on the same plane which creates too much regularity.
The staggered cutouts in this iteration convey my design concept successfully but the pavilion shape is too intense and distracts 7 from the cutouts
The exterior shell of this iteration is simplified which allows the internal geometry to stand out. The cutouts are too small and do not provide enough opportunities for seating
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The stalactite interior forms merge with the exterior structure consequently blurring the line between interior and exterior space
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The landform continues the geometry of the pavilion thus creating familiarity of form The stalactite geometry points towards the visitors inside the pavilion, creating an individualised experience within the space
The landform creates a moment of reveal as visitors navigate from the Western path to the interior space
PERSPECTIVE OF PAVILION
The downward slope of the landform allows visitors to see into the pavilion and creates an inviting atmosphere
PERSPECTIVE OF INTERIOR
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03 SUN HOUSE TUTOR - ISHITA CHATTERJEE, ISHITA.CHATTERJEE@UNIMELB.EDU.AU STUDIO GAMMA, S2, 2018 INDIVIDUAL WORK
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Sun House is a renovation of a two-bedroom terrace house in Carlton North, Melbourne which explores the courtyard house typology. The residential site is located along a primary cycling route and is flanked by Nicholls Lane -- where bikes and cars can access the property. The family residing in the house is comprised of a couple with a young child and grandparents; therefore privacy for both the grandparents and couple is essential. The project grapples with capturing sunlight throughout the day by utilizing angled walls. The house is a “flipped” house with bedrooms on the ground floor and family living spaces on the first floor to allow the living spaces to receive more light during the day. To better engage the house with the outside each bedroom has access to a courtyard, with the master bedroom having access to a private courtyard. The living spaces on the first floor have glass sliding doors to allow access to the balcony spaces. During the summer months, the walls of the top floor can be opened up to allow a breeze to pass through the space -- further connecting the family to nature.
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Diagonal rooms let in more sun and increase the walled surface area of the interior rooms
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The shape of the exterior form allows the northern sun to enter the living room while maintaining privacy from neighbouring homes
The back alleyway provides a secondary entrance into the home
CORE FAMILY MASTER BEDROOM
These glass doors can be opened to allow the living room to become a part of exterior space
The paving allows for easy access between the back alleyway and the courtyard LIVING ROOM
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Each of the bedrooms has access to outdoor space to create a connection to nature
The porch overlooks the garden below and allows the family to experience nature
The outdoor area is positioned next to the child’s bedroom to allow them to easily play outside
All these glass doors can be opened to allow the whole top floor to be connected to outside
The corridor is shaped like a funnel to create a moment of reveal of the courtyard
DINING
The grandparents porch is partly concealed by foliage to separate it from the BBQ area C
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The grandparents bedroom is separated from the core family to create privacy
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The kitchen overlooks the garden and living room to allow for passive supervision of children
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04OPHIUCHUS CENTRE TUTOR - MARK IRVING, POIRV@HOTMAIL.COM STUDIO EPSILON, S2, 2019 INDIVIDUAL WORK
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Ophiuchus Centre is a proposed children’s community health centre in Carlton, Melbourne. The site is surrounded by main roads on the west, north, and east with a pedestrian thoroughfare to the south. Consequently, the building will be viewed from all directions so a repetitive facade helps create consistency. The project draws inspiration from the constellation Ophiuchus which represents the Roman god of healing. The shape of the constellation was utilized to create the floorplans and the overall dynamic form of the building. Spaces which can be utilized by the wider community, like the gym and cafe, are located on the ground floor with more secure facilities located on the upper levels. The building has central circulation in the atrium which doubles as an area for play and exploration. This “playcore” contains activity stations for children and unifies each of the floors. The playcore has strong visual sight lines to ensure active supervision by both parents and staff.
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Key services, like this large occupational therapy space are located on the corners to signify importance
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The outdoor space provides dining and recreation options for staff members
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This centralized waiting area allows for easy supervision from staff and convenient access to the consultation rooms
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Each of the waiting rooms contain activity stations for children
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The “playcore” allows for children to explore the building in a safe manner
The alcoves created by the precast facade allow for storage and extra space
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The mental health spaces are separated from the rest of the centre to provide privacy
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The offices contain a variety of flexible seating arrangement to cater to staff needs
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PERSPECTIVE OF SOUTHERN CORNER
1200x500mm concrete edge beam
Recessed downlight
200mm concrete slab
Rondo suspended ceiling
200 PFC
Timber shading
400x400mm concrete column
35x35mm timber batton at 600mm centres
Timber flooring
Double glazed glass
Spandrel panel with insulation
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The coloured glass on the facade creates a playful mood inside the building
Indentation on concrete panels reinforce verticality
Fluctuating concrete panels create a dynamic form
PERSPECTIVE OF WAITING AREA
PERSPECTIVE OF GYM
Bushes are utilized to create privacy in parts of the building
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The glass podium helps to break up the form
The dripping elements gives the building a playful feel
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Open green space can be utilized by the community
PERSPECTIVE OF CLASSROOM
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