_WORK EXPERIENCE
Calfordseaden (September 2024)
Part 2 Architecture Assistant (Work Experience Programme)
Working based on a self curated 14-day plan aimed at meeting, learning and understanding the culture and processes, and finally execution of relevant tasks. This involved creating layouts for developments, creating elevation designs, and finally attending client meetings.
Skills demonstrated include: Client meetings, design, software proficiency (sketchup, revit, autoCAD, and intinite painter)
Pangea Scultors Center & Coventry University (May 2024)
Urban Mining Test Lab
I participated in an urban mining workshop aimed at experimenting with potential applications of urban mining principles. The goal was to help inform the Coventry City Council and developers; the Hill Group, on possible uses of otherwise wasted materials from the proposed Coventry City Center South redevelopment.
Skills demonstrated include: Creativity, woodwork/ largescale model making, teamwork and material exploration.
Coventry University (Febuary 2023 - April 2023 & September 2023 - April 2024)
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Digital Skills & Final Year Design Studio)
My responsibilities included:
• Assisting the lead lecturer in developing student projects.
• Supporting students academically with their projects.
• Monitoring and reporting students’ progress to identify areas for improvement.
Skills demonstrated include: Attention to detail, observation and analysis, punctuality, human relations and professional etiquette.
Stadmanh
Integrated Services (November 2020 - February 2021)
Architectural Assistant/ Designer
In my role, I engaged with clients to identify their needs and develop suitable design briefs that met their specific requirements. Primarily I was tasked with the design of a secondary school and drafting of as-built drawings for a chemical laboratory.
Skills demonstrated include: Time management, client relations, and excellent communication.
Federal Capital Territory Administration-Projects Division
(July 2019 - January 2020)
Architectural Assistant/ Intern
I worked as an office assistant, supporting my direct supervisor with drawing preparation, visualisations, the creation of pertinent documentation and general administrative tasks. I was also assisted site managers with inventory taking, scheduling and receiving orders, tracking and monitoring day rates. Work ranged from fully detached homes to multi-storey apartment blocks.
Skills demonstrated include: Office management and professional office relations, site management, professional client relations, cash flow management, teamwork, computer/ software operations and I.T/ technology.
_PROJECTS
_CONTENTS
PLUG IN HOME
_LUXURY AS A FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Master’s Thesis | Social Housing location | London year | 2023 - 2024
tutor | Philippa Skipp & Becky Bubb
London’s Lea Valley area is one of the most diverse and identity-rich regions in the world, a confluence of people from varied backgrounds, races, ethnicities, and cultures. In a capitalist society, where those with greater means are afforded greater rights than others, deliberate efforts must be made to ensure equal rights and opportunities for all. The needs of the many ultimately outweigh the needs of the few.
The identified luxury of the freedom of identity is a freedom not necessarily afforded to everyone. It has been established that our homes are extensions of our identities, and, much like everything else, the more means you have, the greater your freedoms. This applies to homes as well. Private homeowners are afforded greater freedom to express themselves within their homes, in contrast to public housing occupants or renters. Public housing often operates on a “one-size-fitsall” model, but since we do not all share one identity, why should our homes be any different?
This project hinges on the idea that one size does not fit all. While considering key concepts like ownership, control, spaces, layout, and others mentioned above, this project aims to develop a different perspective on social housing. The goal is to provide a blank canvas and encourage the users to take control and express themselves with their spaces.
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Farmland
providing food for the Roman city of Londinium
Saxon Settlement
Saxons used the river as a means of travel and eventualy settled
Chinese Sailor Settlement
Chinese sailors discharged from East India Company ships settled in the docklands
Industrial Revolution Settlement
Large migration of settlers in and around the lea valley
Seafarer’s Haven
Olympic Settlement
The 2012 London olympic games brought about one of the largest gathering and settlement of diverse individuals the lea valley has seen.
Artist Community Settlement
At the end of the industrial revolution lots of abandoned factories were overrun by the artist communities
Hackney Wick
Limehouse Cut
Stratford
An attempt at layering the London opportunity zone, core housing zone, and strategic housing zone along the Lea Valley. This was done to highlight possible ideal areas to test out the new housing model.
Stratford
Stratford ares was chosen due to its rich history hosting the 2012 olympic games and the effect it has had on the diversity of the area.
Going through the history of the lea valley the olympic games was one of the main reasons for the large de- mographic growth in the area. This took place in Stratford and I found this area to be suitable as ground zero for my social housingexperiment.
Why?
“Public luxury” is the main backdrop for this project. The project classed the idea of public in the context of housing as that which is readily available/ accessible to the wider public as opposed to the elite. As such this project will be focused on is social housing. There exists a variation in perception of luxury based on multiple factors, including Idnetity. This was summarised into the statement one’s identity is a key factor which shapes one’s perception of luxury.
“Place identity” a concept that expresses the idea of our spaces as an extension of our identities, especially our homes. However, studies made into current housing divide shows; those with greater means are afforded greater freedoms in terms of their abilities to express themselves within their homes. In summary, while considering some key factors this project aims at creating a model social housing scenario which affords the occupants similar rights as those with greater means.
We have a passion for old victorian architecture most homes with those features cost so much, and are unaffordable for us.
We had a child
We had a child
Life is constantly in motion, why shouldn’t our homes be ?
Our current world seytem is a constant struggle to find ones self and express that identity to it’s fullest. One of the ways this identity could be expressed is through our homes; place identity. There is however a wide gap in the freedom of self expression in ones home based on means. This project attempts
to
nar- row that gap, and create an even playing field.
Considering a variety of people who change over time our buildings should adapt to these changes to an extent rather than cage its occupants. This birthed the idea of motion within the project, the need to move things around to fit our needs.
3. Detachable Finishes/ Interactive
2. Modularity & Prefabricated Construction
The diagrams above explore a combination of individual concepts as solutions to the problem of equality of place iden- tity. These combined with the construction of several similar units across an area, to support personal home elements in new environments.
1. Incremental Housing
The Procedure
We need a home
“When you rent or purchase a base studio unit, you’ll have the option to expand the space in two directions, potentially doubling its original size by using a simple 2x2 grid layout. This expansion is flexible, and you can choose to increase your rent or make an upfront payment to cover the additional space.
You also get the freedom to select specific wall panels provided by the developer, customized to suit the building’s design, as well as other key functional components for your home.
Beyond this, you’re free to personalize your space by purchasing interactive elements like standardized wall and floor finish panels. These elements are yours to own and customize however you like. You can buy them from third-party vendors or start with bare panels and create your own design, giving you full control to make the space feel uniquely yours””
Life is always changing—families grow, evolve, and sometimes move in different directions. At our residences, we understand how fluid life can be, and we’re here to support you through every stage.
If you’ve chosen our expansion package, increasing your living space is simple. Just request additional wall panels from our store and enjoy the extra room. But even if you didn’t go for expansion or just want a change, there’s no need to worry. We know how much care you’ve put into your home, and we believe you shouldn’t have to leave it behind. That’s why we make it easy for you to transition to another one of our buildings within the city— while keeping the components you’ve invested in from the very beginning.
And for those who embrace change, why not consider selling your panels? The choice is yours. We give you the freedom to shape your space however you like, creating a home that truly reflects your unique lifestyle.
We had a child
Build your home as you are and watch it grow as you grow, when you’re done? take it with you.
Wall Panels: Containing variety of walls configurations; insulation, window types, door types, and exterior facades.
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Finishing Panels Materials
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Considering the variety of people and identity markers which adapt | change over time our buildings should
Michael & Emily Johnson
Michael and Emily met in college where they both studied accounting. They fell in love quickly and got married shortly after graduation. They’ve been together for eight years now and have built a strong, loving relationship. Michael works as a financial analyst for a large corporation, while Emily is a freelance graphic designer. They both have flexible schedules, allowing them to balance work and family life effectively.
Their first child, a daughter named Lily, was born three years ago. Lily brought immense joy and excitement into their lives, and they cherished every moment of her infancy and toddler years. Now, they’ve just welcomed their second child, a son named Ethan, into the world. Welcoming a second child into their family has brought its own set of challenges, from adjusting to the demands of caring for a newborn while also tending to a toddler, to navigating the dynamics of sibling relationships. However, the joy of seeing Lily embrace her role as a big sister and watching Ethan grow and develop milestones brings immeasurable happiness to their lives.
Michael is a calm and steady presence in the family. He’s practical and level-headed, always striving to provide for his loved ones. Emily is creative and nurturing, with a knack for making their home feel warm and inviting. Together, they complement each other perfectly, creating a harmonious environment for their growing family. They have a close-knit circle of family and friends who have been incredibly supportive throughout their journey a parents. Both sets of grandparents dote on Lily and Ethan, eager to lend a helping hand whenever needed.As a family, they enjoy spending time outdoors, whether it’s going for walks in the park, picnicking by the lake, or exploring new hiking trails. Michael and Emily also share a love for cooking and often experiment with new recipes together in the kitchen.
Olivia Bennett is a talented architect in her mid-thirties. She grew up in a family of builders and designers, where she developed a deep appreciation for architecture and interior design from a young age. After studying architecture at a prestigious university, Olivia embarked on her career, specializing in residential design. Olivia is passionate about open planned living and house modification. She believes in creating spaces that are functional, flexible, and conducive to modern living. Olivia enjoys the challenge of transforming outdated or inefficient homes into sleek, contemporary spaces that reflect her clients’ lifestyles and personalities.
Olivia’s design philosophy is rooted in the principles of sustainability, functionality, and aesthetics. She believes in incorporating sustainable materials and energy-efficient features into her designs, while also prioritizing the needs and preferences of her clients. Olivia’s designs often feature clean lines, abundant natural light, and seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces. Outside of work, Olivia enjoys DIY projects and home renovation. She loves getting her hands dirty and taking on home improvement tasks, whether it’s installing new fixtures, painting walls, or redesigning layouts. Olivia finds joy in the process of transforming spaces and bringing her design visions to life.
Olivia lives in a cozy loft apartment that she designed herself. The space is open and airy, with high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and large windows that flood the interior with natural light. Olivia’s apartment serves as both her home and her creative sanctuary, where she can unwind, experiment with new design ideas, and draw inspiration from her surroundings.
Olivia Bennett
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Alex Thompson
Born and raised in a suburban neighbourhood, Alex had a typical childhood. He excelled academically and showed a keen interest in computers and technology from a young age. After completing his education in computer science, he landed a job at a reputable tech company, where he quickly climbed the ranks due to his exceptional skills and dedication.
Alex is known for his warm and friendly demeanour. He is outgoing and approachable, making it easy for him to strike up conversations with anyone he meets. He has a great sense of humour and loves to make people laugh. Despite his sociable nature, Alex also values his alone time, often spending it pursuing his hobbies like hiking, playing guitar, or reading. Alex and Sarah are happily married, enjoying each other’s company and building a life filled with love, laughter, and shared adventures. They support each other through thick and thin, knowing that together, they can conquer anything life throws their way.
Everything changed for Alex when he met Sarah, a kind-hearted nurse who shared his love for adventure and exploring the outdoors. Their connection was instant, and before long, they were inseparable. Sarah brought out the best in Alex, challenging him to step out of his comfort zone and experience life to the fullest. After several years of dating, Alex realized that Sarah was the one he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. He proposed to her on a scenic mountaintop during one of their hiking trips, and she said yes without hesitation. Their wedding was a beautiful celebration surrounded by friends and family, marking the beginning of a new chapte in their lives together.
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Building Modifications
Construction was completed by the developers 2025, with 76 base studio flats for occupants. Each studio flat has the ability to be expanded in 2 directions.
2027
In 2027 the developer wasn’t breaking even financially so the decision was made to introduce new studio flats in the extension gaps for each flat. This converted a floor with 18 flats to one with 31 flats introducing balconies for each and increased the price slightly.
2033
Homes! filled up floors.
2028
A couple moved in 2025 when they had just gotten married, and grew in this house. In 2028 they had their second child and converted the flat to a 3 bedroom. The entire floor ended attracted other families and it became a floor with a family floor multiple families.
2027
That same year a floor of the building was completely rented out by menbers of the artist community from neighbouring Hackney Wick, over time they converted their lounge to a live/ work area bringing so much life to the space
2026
The third floor is a communal floor hosting 2 laundry halls, gym, game room, rooftop gardens, playground, lounge area, rentable study areas or meeting spaces.
Siteplan
The ground floor with commercial units to promote foot traffic along with a gallery to showcase the future of motion in Architecture.
1. Studio Flat 2. Lounge
Storage
Grocery Store
Resturant
Catalogue
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Ground Floor
Ground Floor
1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Floor
1st & 2nd Floor
Block A
Block B
1hr Compartment Wall
1hr Compartment Wall & Floor
1/2hr Compartment Wall & Floor
1/2hr Fire Door
1hr Fire Glass Smoke Shaft
Considering a large portion of the structure is flexible and moves around, I made careful considerations into safety measures and accessibility with- in public spaces.
3rd Floor
Rooftop
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_”the greenest building is the one that already exists” | Retrofit and Urban Mining
Design Project | Tech Incubator & Apartments
location | Coventry year | 2022 - 2023
tutor | Silan Levelle & Cecelia Lee
This project focuses on the restoration and revitalization of a deteriorating structure located at 4951 Corporation Street, known locally as “The Indian Masala Building,” in Coventry, UK. In a creative twist, the restoration will be achieved by repurposing elements from the nearby decommissioned IKEA building, embracing a sustainable and resource-conscious approach through urban mining.
The goal is to breathe new life into the Indian Masala Building, and transform it into a flexible space that provides housing units along with a secondary program tailored to the wider context of the city center. Situated next to a small park, the design also envisions the development of this green space, integrating it with the building to create a cohesive and inviting community environment.
A key design principle is flexibility, ensuring the structure can adapt and evolve with future changes. Environmental sustainability will be at the heart of the project, with strategies in place to make the building as self-sufficient as possible, aligning with the growing emphasis on eco-friendly design in architecture today.
Harvested Materials
blue aluminium cladding
grey aluminium v. cladding
granite cladding
vertical timber shading panels
aluminium v. cladding
grid curtain wall system with opening
precast concrete slabs
0.5mm perforated screen
2 pane v. glass panel
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grey
silvcer
The Site
The site with the existing building is located at 49-51 corporation street in coventry, united kingdom. The street is a showcase of the various stages of history it has gone through. the current structure is part of a row of identical structures oriented northwest, with a consistent street elevation and facade facing corporation street. the other extant elevations are one facing hill Street to the northwest and a long elevation facing an open park connecting both streets to the south west. the first, second, and third floors at the front of the building are offices, while the ground level is home to the indian masala’ restaurant. the back of the structure has two-storeys and this has a distinct entrance for the ‘jaguar public housing’ it houses.
Both structures are within a 3-5 minute walk from each other in the Coventry City Center.
Belgrade theatre
Telegraph Hotel
City Village Student Accommodation
Naul's Mill Park
Change Grow Live Coventry
West Orchard Shopping Center
St. John the Baptist Church
Neighborhood Context
1. am2pm recruitment
2. new recruits professional services ltd
3. ready mix concrete coventry
4. my chai
5. stylistics hair & beauty
6. hops d’amour micropub
7. nigel james dresswear
8. belgrade theatre
9. the cooperative
10. charles ager ltd
11. cafe morso coventry
12. heavenly desserts coventry
13. access locksmith pros
14. uk fragrances
15. coventry and warwickshire notary public - andrew mcCusker
16. steakout coventry
17. retail transport services Ltd
18. st.
Movement this movement study was done to understand the flow of traffic both vehicular and pedestrian. the study showed that the area around the site is highly traversed and although the adjacent park is rarely used as a park it is a highly prominent passageway for pedestrians. measures must be taken to keep the disruption of that flow to a minimum. also considering the direction of flow of traffic clever use of design techniques could be adopted to attact passers-by to the structure.
Winter Solstice
the winter solstice theoretically represents the worst possible scenario with regard to making use of solar gains. this information guided the choice to use this date to design for, for so long as the building can function well on this date it will only get better on other days. after study we observe that the height of the sun during day is almost insignifican and most attempts at making use of the sunlight is blocked off by neighbouring buildings. however, the sun at between 12-2pm has a gap between buildings, this gap will need to be exploited to ensure maximum use of the sun for solar gains.
Temperate/ Mediterranean (Cold
Moist)
Based on the psychometric chart, the climate of this area is cold and moist, with high relative humidity, consistent rainfall, and other forms of precipitation. as well as temps dropping into the teens. For comfort, the giovani bioclimaatic chart suggests both passive and active solar heating.
Facade and Building Heights the street and its neighbouring builings have their own unique charasteristics. the height of the rows of buildings are a unifying charasteristic, the design must be resolved as to if it intends to retain this height. similarly the rows have similar facades, should this be maintained? or should it change?. lastly the design must decide how high to go considering the area has a different range of building heights.
Analysis
Upon observation, it was determined that the area will be heavily used by both vehicles and pedestrians due to the abundance of resturants and other commercial buildings, three bus stops, a church, student housing and access to the nearby West Orchard Shopping Centre . Numerous visits to the website confirmed the deduction. with fresh cars arriving every 10 seconds, buses arriving every 10 minutes, and people moving quickly up and down Corporation Street. Members of the church across the street use the area on special occasions. On other occasions, bystanders sit on the lone bench. The vast portion of the park is solely used as a passageway or short cut to get to the other side of the road. the design should aim at enhancing this experience as opposed to disrupting it.
Design Process
Subtracting from the existing building to create zones for each programme
addition for new sections for core of the housing tower
Adding entirely new sections to catrer to the requirements of the programs. These are spaces needing the highest connectivity to the existing.
Adding new sections to ensure adequacy of spacing for the incubator and to introduce housing units both tilted to an angle to take advantage of available sunlight.
Two created zones for the functions. Based on analysis the zones were demed inadequate
Adding to the zones to ensure adequacy of existing building to accomodate new programs
The addition of new sections has all of their longer faces southerly to enable optimal utilisation of the light while minimising the removal of the existing. Various huge glass panels are used for direct solar gains on these faces. Additionally, the design made sure that pedestrian traffic on and around the site would not be hindered. The design uses blocks for each part since they are one of the most effective building materials for preventing heat loss in colder climates. To control heat gains during the summer, external wooden horizontal louvres will be used to shade the taller portions’ glass. With plants, the ground floor levels will be shaded.
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the building keeps its concrete frame at the section being retained for the incubator. all new sections makes use of the steel i-sections from the material bank gotten from the ikea building for its frame. Instead of using more permanent construction methods, 80 percent of the structure is built with steel and nuts and bolts. This is the optimal situation for the structure’s future deconstruction.
sustainability on every front is the main driver of the design. while keeping the removal of the existing to a minimum, the introduction of new sections have all their longer faces southward to ensure maximum use of the use of the sun. on these faces are varied use large glazing panels for direct solar gains. the design also ensured to avoid interuption of the pedestrian °ow on and along the site. the design employs the use of blocks for each section, blocks being one of the most e˝ective building forms to combat heat loss in areas with cold temperatures such as this. for the taller sections glazing will be shaded with external wooden horizontal louvres to control heat gains during summer. the ground floor levels will be shaded with vegetation.
housing
new existing
1. roof deck:
36mm cement board
40mm grit filling
10mm laminated filter fleece
5mm sealing layer elastometric bitumen
140 rigid polyurethane foam insulation
5mm elastometric vapour retarder
2. glass:
10mm toughened glass pane
12mm air cavity
10mm toughened glass
3. wall:
102,5 mm red brick
80 mm thermal fibreglass rainbarrier insulation
102.5 mm red brick
60mm wood fibreboard insulation
60mm squared timber
3. floor:
20mm polished concrete 10mm screed
150mm precast r.c slab
20mm wood fibrebord
80+150mm thermal fibreglass rainbarrier insulation blueponds alluminium cladding screen Work
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