Graduate Portfolio [RS] | Aug. 2019 by Ryan Selwyn

RESUME

ABOUT ME Hello! My name is Ryan – I completed my Bachelor or Architectural Studies in Wellington at Victoria University before moving to Gent, Belgium to complete my Master’s degree at KU Leuven. I am a dedicated and hardworking person and maintain a proactive and positive attitude in all my endeavours. During my studies at KU Leuven, I challenged myself to move beyond my comfort zone and typical working methods; viewing each project as an opportunity to learn something new whether that be a new skill, software, or new way of applying and enriching an existing skillset. This personal challenge enabled me to; •

Develop my technical working proficiency in Autodesk Revit

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Improve my creative outputs in Photoshop, Illustrator & Indesign

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Enrich my knowledge of Digital Fabrication with experience in Laser Cutting and 3D Printing

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Teach myself to script in C# and Unity Game Engine in order to realise my dissertation project.

I have a logical mind with a practical approach to problem-solving and a drive to see things through to completion. I am eager to learn and enjoy overcoming whatever challenge I am presented with. My willingness to learn is what granted me my position as head of Visual Merchandising and Assistant Stock Controller during my time working at Nespresso in Wellington. These positions came with a level of responsibility and leadership, to which I took on openly and respectfully. During my time in these roles, I created a series of training guides which I used to help induct new employees alongside other senior staff members. Outside of the architecture and design world, I have a strong passion for art, travel, music and all things sport – As an avid golfer for almost 15 years, if you can’t find me at home, you’ll likely find me at the golf course. I am currently looking for work as an Architectural Graduate in a challenging environment where I can utilise my creative & technical knowledge, and develop my skill-set further.

RYAN SELWYN Architecture Graduate

linkedin.com/in/ryanselwyn issuu.com/ryan42

New Zealand | Irish Citizen Coupure Rechts 786 Gent, 9000, Belgium +[32] 491 12 95 86 ryanselwyn@hotmail.com

EDUCATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Master of Architecture [Distinction] [2017-2019]

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Victoria University of Wellington Bachelor of Architectural Studies [2013-2015]

SOFTWARE / SKILLS • • • • • • • •

Autodesk Revit Autodesk 3DS Max Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign Sketchup Pro Unity Game Engine Microsoft Office Suite

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Hand Drawing Physical Modelling Laser Cutting 3D Printing Scripting: C# 3D Modelling

AWARDS 1.

Master of Architecture; Graduated with Distinction KU Leuven [2017-2019]

Deans List for Academic Excellence Victoria University of Wellington [2013]

Architectural Drafting [Revit] | Park Homes Ltd. Wellington, New Zealand Apr. 2016 - Aug. 2017

Assistant Stock Controller | Nespresso Wellington Wellington, New Zealand Nov. 2015 - Aug. 2017 • • • •

Technical Drawing NZBC Compliance NZBC Research Freelance Work

Visual Merchandising Coordinator Assistant Stock Controller Customer Service + Sales Training + Leadership Role

General Labourer | Daveron Scaffolding Christchurch, New Zealand Nov. 2012 - Dec. 2014 • • •

Yard Management/ Maintenance On-Site Work/ Assistance Shrink Wrapping

PUBLICATIONS 1.

Selwyn, Ryan. Open Source City. Gent, Belgium. KU Leuven Faculty of Architecture, June 2019. Print. web: https://issuu.com/ryan42/docs/opensourcecity

Selwyn, Ryan. "Informal Markets: Mod-Markt." Ephermeral Urban Productivities, edited by Vincent Chukwuemeka. KU Leuven Faculty of Architecture, Feb 2019. Print.

COMPETITIONS

EXHIBITIONS

SAANZ 24 Hour Design Competition Project: The Lodestar - Participant [2013]

International Master of Architecture: End of Year Exhibition. 30/06/19. KU Leuven, Campus Sint Lucas. Gent, Belgium.

New York City Affordable Housing Competition Project: Sky-High - Participant [2017]

Paradigm Weekly: PUFF Box. 09/06/18. Kanal Centre Pompidou, Brussels, Belgium. https://kanal.brussels/en/live-shows/puff-box 3

CONTENTS

Master of Architecture: KU Leuven Gent, Belgium [2017-2019] 01 02 03 04 05 06 ___

Open Source City [1/2] United Nations HQ [2/2] The Water Lab Informal Markets: ModMarkt Mixed-use Housing UDL Boards

Bachelor of Architecture: Victoria University [VUW] Wellington, New Zealand [2013-2015] 07 School of Music 08 Infill House ___

Other: 09

Work Samples Feasibility Study Diagrams Construction Details Graphic Design

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OPENSOURCE CITY

THESIS: [1/2]

Project By: Ryan Selwyn ___

Academic Promoter(s): Prof. Dr. Kris Scheerlinck Prof. Arch. Martine De Maeseneer Drs. Arch. Gitte Schreurs Dissertation Project (2018-19): Master of Architectural Studies KU Leuven Faculty of Architecture Gent, Belgium 9000 www.arch.kuleuven.be ___

Software: Sketchup Pro Unity Game Engine MS Visual Studio Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe Indesign

Other: Public Workshops Social Media/ Marketing Physical Modelling Photography 6

The dissertation conducts research into themes of openness, accessibility and participation in the context of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, USA. As an important international peacekeeping organisation, the UNHQ requires a clear security strategy to ensure the safety of its patrons in an age of terror attacks. However, the current 'hyper secure' condition employed at the property edge creates a negative overlap scenario, which opens up the boundary as a place of differentiation greatly delimiting the collective potential of the surrounding streetscapes. The large plot of secured land creates many dead-end street junctions along First Avenue which contribute to discontinuous accessibility patterns to the waters edge. When analysing the area around the UNHQ, Its overwhelming impact on the public realm is observed in the form of many boundaries and restrictive configurations, that result in a situation where the community begins to form the basis of a minority - The strategy was to bring these issues directly to the community in Turtle Bay, NYC; Empower their democratic voice and convert user dissatisfaction into well informed design proposals.

Within top-down planning processes, key stakeholders are not given the power to make decisions regarding the future of their cities. As end-users become more and more removed from the design process, participatory design emerges as an important tool for engagement by actively involving end-users of space in the design process. Thus, In the research phase of the dissertation I investigated the potential technology posseses as a tool to streamline participatory processes in the digital age. To test this, I developed Open Source City; an accessible platform that allows all to freely design, submit and review ideas for a development project in their city - Using the UNHQ site as the pilot project. Mission Statement: Allow END USERS of space to become actively involved in the processes that determine the future of their cities. Allow ARCHITECTS to attain a broad representation of community input to drive well-considered and culturally appropriate interventions. Develop a CULTURE of collaboration between architects, urban planners, politicians and communities. N E W Y ORK , U.S . A .

A_01 | Open Source City - Master Dissertation Book Cover 7

Open Source City is a participatory design platform that uses an intuitive digital language to engage community members in a simplified participatory design process. The platform seeks to build up the collective power of the community; allowing them to negotiate and reclaim neglected public spaces and convert them to vibrant, collectiveuse places. The platform is a means of open sourcing the architectural practice and bridging the gap between the end users of the urban environment and professional practice. A_02 | Open Source City - GuideBook and Application in use 8

OP E N S OURC E CI T Y

A_03 | Atlas of User Submissions for United Nations H.Q.

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A_03 | Open Source City - Designing within the Platform

OPEN SOURCE CITY PLATFORM_

A_04 | Open Source City - Screenshot/ Upload to Web Function 10

A_05 | Open Source City - Website Home Page

OPEN SOURCE CITY WEBSITE_

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Katherine

Danni

Chloe

William

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Siobhan

A_06 | Open Source City - User Submissions Gallery 11

UNITED NATIONS HQ

THESIS: [2/2]

Project By: Ryan Selwyn ___

Software: Sketchup Pro Unity Game Engine MS Visual Studio Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe Indesign

Other: Public Workshops Social Media/ Marketing Physical Modelling Photography 12

The dissertation conducts research into key themes of openness, accessibility and participation in the context of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, USA. The UNHQ operates on a highly secured piece of land, spanning from 42nd to 48th street, in a prominent waterfront location along the East River. As an important organisation the UNHQ requires a clear security strategy to ensure the safety of its patrons in an age of frequent terror attacks. However, the current 'hyper secure' condition employed directly at the property edge creates a negative overlap scenario, which opens up the boundary as a place of differentiation - greatly delimiting the collective potential of the surrounding public streetscapes. Furthermore, the large plot of secured land creates many dead-end street junctions along First Avenue which contribute to discontinuous accessibility patterns to the waters edge. Thus, the question posed is; How can the collective potential of the UNHQ be unveiled by converting boundaries into interactive borders, whilst balancing a necessity to respect security, openness and accessibility in the modern social climate.

When analysing the area around the UNHQ. - Its overwhelming impact on the immediate public realm can be observed in the form of boundaries and restrictive configurations, that result in a situation where the community begin to form the basis of a minority - Thus, the strategy was to bring these issues directly to the community and empower their democratic voice to harness user dissatisfaction and convert it into well informed design proposals. Within top-down planning processes, key stakeholders are not given the political power to make decisions about the future of their cities. As endusers become more and more removed from the design process, participatory design emerges as an important tool for engagement by actively involving the end-users of space in the design process Thus, I sought to investigate the potential technology posseses as a tool to streamline the participatory process in the digital age. To test this, I developed my own creative platform Open Source City; an accessible platform that allows all to freely access, submit and review ideas for a development project in their city - a free market place for design. N E W Y ORK , U.S . A .

B_01 | Detail Axonometric of Security Screening and United Nations Park 13

B_02 | Dead-end Waterfront Junctions along First Avenue 14

UN I TE D N ATI ON S HQ

B_03 | Axonometric Overview of Design Intervention 16

UN I TE D N ATI ON S HQ

B_03 | Section D-D - Markethall, Water Plaza & Harbour Baths 18

UN I TE D N ATI ON S HQ

B_04 | Axonometric Overview of United Nations Gallery 20

UN I TE D N ATI ON S HQ

B_05-07 | Conceptual Model: The Montage - Layering of Site Elements 22

UN I TE D N ATI ON S HQ

The base is the framework; representing built density and open space within the system. From this, the grid and access points are derived - within the grid, many relationships are unveiled, exposing the sites composition as a scheme ordered according to the language of the city. The surrounding parks and contextual site elements are what make up the 'confetti'; important elements to be reinforced by the design intervention. The final layer takes inspiration from the historical shoreline of the sites industrial past - resulting in a structure that weaves in and out of the United Nations site to form dynamic connections and new social destinations that reinforce all of the elements.

THE WATER LAB 4

Project By: Ryan Selwyn ___

Academic Promoter(s): Prof. Arch. Tomas Ooms Drs. Arch. Sis Pillen Design Studio (2017-18): Master of Architectural Studies KU Leuven Faculty of Architecture Gent, Belgium 9000 www.arch.kuleuven.be ___

Software: Sketchup Pro Autodesk Revit Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe Indesign

Other: Physical Modelling Photography

Low-lying areas like the Uitkerkse Polder are the most vulnerable land masses to sea-level rise, as they are presented with less opportunites to drain inland water out to sea. Thus, a large water basin collection system is proposed to collect excess water during periods of heavy rainfall - easing pressure on the main canal and its capacity to drain excess water. Tourism is a key driver in funding the purchasing of land and expenditures associated with maintenance and new land management projects. Annually, the Polder attracts local and supraregional visitors; both of which present fantastic economic activity to the area. The site is an attractive spot for locals who utilise the road networks as cycling/ walking junctions. With the new visitor/ learning centre; The Polder is a popular field trip destination for local schools. The Polder entices photographers to document the unique bird migrations that occur seasonallly. With a focus on boosting tourism and linking the waterstory with the visitor centre; The proposal seeks to improve permeability and form a social platform where visitors can dwell, learn and gather together.

The Uitkerkse Polder is a 1,400 hectare coastal area formed by human relations with the tidal landscape. The formation of the polder enabled farmers to graze cattle and construct farms on peatrich soil. A planned network of man made locks, canals and trenches deal with excess inland water. This manufactured interaction between man and nature has resulted in a diverse, unique ecosystem. However, many external influences such as: rising tides, changing rainfall patterns, flooding, salinization of the soil and reduced drainage capabilities, threaten this ecosystem and its recreational & agricultural qualities. Thus, a design proposal that addresses resilience, mitigation and public accessibility is necessary. The proposal looks to form a social domain around a large wetland: consisting of a series of locks which allow water to be released or collected periodically for agricultural and general land management purposes. With tourism being a key driver in the funding of new land management projects - A social platform & lookout structure is proposed with the intention of attracting tourism and informing the public about the waterstory and the future challenges faced.

BL A N K E N BE RGE , BE L G I U M

C_01 | Exploded Axonometric of The Water Lab 25

C_02 | Site & Context Plan - Uitkerkse Polder 26

TH E WATE R L A B

C_03 | Graphical Summary of Research Notes 27

TH E WATE R L A B

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Lookout Chemistry Lab 1 Interactive Lab Chemistry Lab 2 Teaching Lab 1 Teaching Lab 2 Teaching Lab 3 Bicycle Storage Water Story Lab Storage Toilets Technical Room Observatory Kinetic Lab 1 Data Lab 1 Kinetic Lab 2

C_04 | Ground Floor Plan - The Water Lab 29

C_05 | Axonometric Overview of Design Intervention 30

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Lookout Chemistry Lab 1 Interactive Lab Teaching Lab 1 Teaching Lab 2 Bicycle Storage Water Museum Lock Keepers Office Kinetic Lab 1 Chemistry Lab 2 Data Lab Kinetic Lab 2

C_06 | Visualisation of Structures along Main Water Basin 32

TH E WATE R L A B

C_07 | Visualisation of Visitor Cafe/ Information Centre Interior 33

MOD-MARKT 4

Project By: Ryan Selwyn ___

Academic Promoter(s): Prof. Arch. Tomas Ooms Drs. Arch. Vincent Chukwuemeka Design Studio (2018): Master of Architectural Studies KU Leuven Faculty of Architecture Gent, Belgium 9000 www.arch.kuleuven.be ___

Software: Sketchup Pro Autodesk Revit Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe Indesign

Other: Physical Modelling Photography

The Abattoir market is situated in Anderlecht, Brussels South. Within the constraints of the market, spatial arrangements are clearly defined for merchants registered with the municipality. However, due to the popularity and scale of the market, the phenomenon witnessed toward the periphery is for arrangements to become less organised as they are not formally monitored by the municipality. In these areas; It Is common to find informal activity with merchants selling goods directly on the ground, or atop cardboard boxes in undefined spaces. In occupying Rue Sergent de Bruyne adjacent to the market, the merchants cause issues with waste disposal, disruption of foot traffic and contribute a messy and unorganised character to the area. As the merchants are lacking in properly defined spaces, there is no structure to the area and merchants have a tendency to intrude on the primary circulation space leading toward the subway and the larger market area. Furthermore, as the area is not formally monitored by the municipality, merchants lack the appropriate facilities to dispose of their waste.

The project looked to develop an adaptable, lightweight pavilion typology, utilising modular connections that can be applied to areas of the site where ephemeral informal activity is occurring. The concept is for the structure to be easily manipulated in order for it to be built as according to the stakeholders needs whether it be as an arrangement into a market stall, a rest point for subway users or as a recreational space / art installation serving as an extension of the square. Furthermore, the vision is for the structure to be managed efficiently and coherently by an interactive digital application - Within the application merchants will be able to select their desired market arrangement as per the pavillion design for the month. Once submitted, a small team employed by the municipality is responsible for making the changes and ensuring the setup is ready come market day. The application is a means of streamlining the existing registration process; and through its simplicity, will encourage informal merchants to become formalised within the system and benefit from the intervention.

BRUS S E L S , BE L G I U M

D_01 | Timeline of Mod-Markt Setup 35

D_02 | Different Categories of Informal Market Vendors 36

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D_04 | Site Plan - L'Abbatoir Market @ Clemencau Square 37

D_05 | Mod-Markt - Different Scenarios with the Modular Structure

I N F ORM A L M A RK E TS : M OD-M A R K T

MIXED-USE HOUSING 5

Project By: Ryan Selwyn ___

Academic Promoter(s): Prof. Arch. Bram Aerts Drs. Arch. Matteo Paracchini Design Studio (2018-2019): Master of Architectural Studies KU Leuven Faculty of Architecture Gent, Belgium 9000 www.arch.kuleuven.be ___

Software: Sketchup Pro Autodesk Revit Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe Indesign

Other: Physical Modelling Photography

The proposal draws inspiration from the context, comprising industry, housing, and infrastructure. The site in Ledeberg is in a state of isolation due to a network of infrastructure which intersects the site and creates an island like formation. The proposal uses the existing axis of the cycle path to create a prominent frontage along the canal, to activate the space and create opportunities for collective activity to occur, inviting pedestrian traffic to enter and engage with the community. Integral to the design concept are the intimate garden spaces created between the units; the buildings bend through the park creating a secondary axis for movement from the canal to the lake, preserving all existing trees and vegetation. This form has been derived from the 'finger' like positionment of the existing social housing units. Along this secondary axis, a variety of collective spaces exist - The proximity, dialogue with the cycle path and angular form of the units are designed to invite pedestrian traffic into the gardens as both ground and upper floor units open out to these spaces allowing for the different programmatic areas to interact and form a dialogue with one another.

Materiality is derived from a sense of ‘old and ’new.’ - The old represented as a heavy load bearing masonry plinth as an ode to the existing pitch roof, brick typology buildings on site. The ‘new’ represented as a lighter structure through the use of timber cladding and wooden structural elements, exposed to interior spaces. The structural elements both compliment and contrast each other, with the rigid formation of windows in the masonry wall, informing an alignment of a more free and playful timber facade above. Structure is expressed throughout the building, but is greatly featured in the atriums, with the expression of wooden elements and the light timber screen over the curtain wall facade which brings light to the interior. The atriums are important spaces, as they act as an extension of the gardens and extend the collective space through into the verticality of the buildings - further enhancing the dialogue between the public and private spaces.

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E_01 | Photo of Physical Model/ Facade Elevation 41

E_02 | Isometric Section through Collective Atrium Spaces + Community Gardens 42

GE N E ROUS GE S TURE S - M I XE D-US E H OUS I NG

E_03 | South Elevation of Mixed-Use Housing Development

E_04 | West Elevation/ Interior Section of Housing Block 44

GE N E ROUS GE S TURE S - M I XE D-US E H OUS I NG

UNIVERSAL DESIGN: UDL 4

Project By: Ryan Selwyn Louis Vierin ___

Academic Promoter(s): Prof. Dr. Arch. Marc Dujardain Studio Elective (2017-2018): Master of Architectural Studies KU Leuven Faculty of Architecture Gent, Belgium 9000 www.arch.kuleuven.be ___

Software: Autodesk Fusion 360 Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign

Other: 3D Printing Publication (Guidebook)

Universal design for Learning (UDL) is a people centered design concept that recognizes, respects, values and attempts to accommodate the broadest possible spectrum of human ability. It is the exploration of a people centred design paradigm, based on user orientation - geared toward a more empathetic and inclusive design attitude. The project tasked us with the creation of 15, 3D printed tactile boards that would explain an architectural concept, or design to a visually impaired person. Working in Autodesk Fusion 360, we developed 15 tactile boards, that explained the building from initial concept to final realisation. Each board was designed to be A5 paper size to ensure ease of use and to reduce 3D printing expenses. On each board the user can experiences bright colour and textures, which help to depict the building and its different functions. The development of a pattern language remains consistent throughout the boards, helping the reader identify each respective element and understand the buildings composition throughout.

GE N T, BE L G I U M

F_01 | Visualisation of UDL Tactile Boards 47

SCHOOL OF MUSIC 3

Project By: Ryan Selwyn ___

This project called for a re-imagining of the N.Z School of Music premises, situated near Cuba Street, in the heart of Wellington City.

Academic Promoter(s): Prof. Arch. Andrew Charleson

The design drew inspiration from the ritual of playing music on vinyl â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I wanted to use this as a metaphor to enhance the patrons experience of the structure as a unified whole. In the modern age it is all too easy for us to plug in a device and play music at the press of a button; and in doing so much of the essence and intricacies of listening to music is lost in translation. In a way, this theme is consistent with architecture â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Quite often the beauty of a structure is masked behind layers of monotonous building material, leaving no room for interpretation. Thus, I wanted to approach the design in a manner which celebrated the structural design and brought attention to its grandeur in the way it informs the circulation spaces below.

Deign Studio (2015): Bachelor of Architectural Studies Victoria University of Wellington Faculty of Architecture Wellington, New Zealand www.victoria.ac.nz/architecture ___

Software: Sketchup Pro Autodesk Revit Autodesk Fusion 360 Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign

Other: Physical Modelling Seismic Resistant Design

Furthermore, the design endeavored to promote local talent & strengthen performance culture by forming a series of outdoor terraces which overlooked a performance stage below. Designing for Earthquake resistance and resilience was an important consideration for the project. As such, the large moment frames are designed to be a feature of the building, and reinforce structure as a key architectural component.

The design explores this concept by manipulating the architecture to lead patrons on a journey through the building; showing them what the school and its interior spaces have to offer, whilst offering students a sense of rituality in the way they inhabit the building.. WE L L I N GTON , N E W ZE A L A ND

G_01 | Birds-Eye View Rendered Perspective 49

G_02 | Section A-A - Central Atrium and Auditorium 50

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INFILL HOUSE 2

Project By: Ryan Selwyn ___

This project called for the design of a small footprint house that capitalises on the lost ‘in-between space’ in the built environment.

Academic Promoter(s): Snr Lecturer Martin Hanley MArch [prof] Liam McGarry

The ARCI 212 Design Integration course developed our ability integrate architectural themes with building structure and thermal comfort design. The 32-Bit Dream is the residence of an old-school gaming enthusiast with a strong interest in cycling. At the time of the project’s completion a large scale road infastructure upgrade was in progress in the Newtown region to promote cycling and sustainable transport. To celebrate this, the dwelling is located on the cusp of the cycle-way and features a bicycle powered elevator in the building’s interior to introduce the concept of cycling into the building.

Deign Studio (2014): Bachelor of Architectural Studies Victoria University of Wellington Faculty of Architecture Wellington, New Zealand www.victoria.ac.nz/architecture ___

Software: Sketchup Pro Autodesk Revit Autodesk 3DS Max Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Indesign

Other: Hand Drawing Photography Thermal Comfort Design

The concept of the architecture was derived from the characteristics of pixel art; simple, structured and adaptable. Thus, the floor plan features a compact 3 story layout that is navigated via the bicycle powered elevator. The use of the bicycle elevator enables the resident to manually guide themselves through the structured cycle of the dwelling, which corresponds directly with our daily life cycle; we arrive, we eat, we relax, we rest.

With the site being located in amongst a body of trees, the predominant design issue was to ensure that sufficient daylighting conditions and comfortable levels of solar gain were achieved inside the dwelling. By utilising a rigorous sketching process I was able to fully develop and document my thinking to come up with a cohesive design that resolves these issues. Furthermore, with the incorporation of unique mechanisms like the bicycle elevator I placed an emphasis on fully developing all the intricate details of the design. The sketching process played a significant role in quickly exploring how the mechanisms function, their structural integrity and how they might compliment the desired aesthetic. During this phase a great deal of inspiration was drawn from the intricate designs of Tom Kundig - which can be seen in the building’s distinct verticality, expression of materiality and expression of structure. The dwelling in plan features a compact footprint spread over 3 floors - each facilitating a different function. The dwelling features a bicycle-powered elevator which guides the occupants through the structured cycle of the building. WE L L I N GTON , N E W ZE A L A ND

H_01 | Photo of Design Studio Sketchbook 53

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KEY: The dwelling in plan features a compact building footprint resulting in 3 ﬂoors total - each facilitating a different function. With the concept inspired by pixel art, the ﬂoor plan provides ultimate simplicity. The dwelling features a bicycle-powered elevator which guides the occupants through the structured cycle of the building and its different levels. SECTION A:A - WESTERN ELEVATION

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Entr y Kitchen Bicycle Elevator Study Living Room Bathroom Master Bed. Bathroom Outdoor Deck

With the northern end of the site being severely obstructed by the surrounding vegetation, the dwelling captures solar gains predominantly from the eastern and western facades. As seen in the diagram below the window arrangements encircle the perimeter of the central atrium; this window arrangement is present on all ﬂoors to provide thermal comfort to all main living areas. The bedroom is located on the third ﬂoor in the south-west corner of the site as it will receive diffused daylight due to the adjacent trees across the street.

Furthermore, the addition of the skylight allows for all day sun to penetrate the building and provide sufﬁcient solar gains

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SITE SUN PATH DIAGRAM: SOLAR GAINS

H_02 | Floor Plans & Section A-A 54

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H_03 | Section B-B - Rendered Section 55

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I_01 | Examples of Hand Sketches 58

OTH E R WORK S A M P L E S

I_02 | Photo Collage of Physical Model - A Sailor's Retreat

I_03 | Annotated Floor Plans for Feasibility Study 60

F E A S I BI L I TY S TU D Y

I_04 | Feasibility Study Analysis - Expenses vs Income 61

I_05 | Uitkerkse Polder - Streetscape Analysis of Road Typologies / Accessibility Patterns 62

A RC H I TE C TURA L DI A GRA MS

I_06 | Muide Harbour - Circular Village Diagrams 63

Steel angle bracket connection ﬁxed to ﬂoor slab and spandrel panel

Rebate in spandrel panel w/ aluminium ﬂashing for weatherprooﬁng

(ﬁxings to struc. engineers specs.)

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200mm Pre-cast Conc. ﬂoor slab w/ 65mm structural topping

600x400 Reinforced Conc. beam

(ﬁxings to specs.)

Pre-cast concrete spandrel panel w/ foam backing strip & sealant Custom ﬁxed Western Red Cedar louvre frame, bolted into ﬂoor slab

20mm bevelled blade

600x400 Reinforced Conc. louvres ﬁxed at 7.5 degrees beam

GIB, 13mm Noiseline plasterboard on Rondo suspended ceiling Steel angle bracket connection ﬁxed to beam

GIB, 13mm Noiseline plasterboard on Rondo suspended ceiling

Drip edges and ﬂashing to underside of spandrel

600x600 Reinforced Conc. column

Steel ang connectio

Double glazing in Nulook ‘frontline 150mm’ aluminium window frame

Stainless Steel bracket with Stainless steel bolts / connectors to louvres

11100 Lvl 3

Bracket is to be bolted into ﬂoor slab behind conc. spandrel. (see diagram 2:A400)

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I_07 | Section B-B - Facade Connection Detail 64

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600x600 column

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Aluminium ﬂashing over spandrel panel Pre-cast concrete spandrel panel w/ foam backing strip & sealant

Reinforced conc. column (refer to struc. engineers specs.)

Custom fixed Western Red Cedar louvre frame, bolted into floor slab w/ 20mm bevelled blade louvres fixed at 7.5 degrees

Steel angle bracket connection ﬁxed to ﬂoor slab and spandrel panel

Manually controlled awning

Steel angle bracket connection ﬁxed to ﬂoor slab and spandrel panel

Double glazing in Nulook ‘frontline 150mm’ aluminium window frame

Manually controlled awning

Stainless Steel bracket with Stainless steel bolts ﬁxed to louvre frame Bracket is to be bolted into ﬂoor slab behind conc. spandrel. (see diagram 2:A400)

Double glazing in Nulook ‘frontline 150mm’ aluminium window frame

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Facade Louvre Structure Detail

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NTAL BATTENS NTILATION FOR OF MEMBRANE SUM FIBRE

CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SMALL CAVITY UNDER UNIT FIRE COMPARTMENTS TO TO RUN DISTRIBUTION PIPES PREVENT VERTICAL SPREAD OF FIRE

22x45mm HORIZONTAL WOODEN BATTENS WATERPROOF MEMBRANE on 15mm FIBRE BOARD

1500mm FIRE SAFE REI 60 CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN FIRE COMPARTMENTS TO PREVENT VERTICAL SPREAD OF FIRE

VAPOUR BARRIER 22x45mm HORIZONTAL WOODEN BATTENS

600x400 GLULAM BEAM

BER CLADDING NTAL BATTENS NTILATION FOR

VAPOUR BARRIER

600x400 GLULAM BEAM

VENTING INTERNAL RATION BER CLADDING

400x400 GLULAM COLUMN

FLASHING PREVENTING INTERNAL WATER PENETRATION

20 22 22 15

ED TIMBER SASH VENTING INTERNAL RATION

200

400x400 GLULAM COLUMN

ED TIMBER SASH

X CTION 0mm

FLASHING PREVENTING INTERNAL WATER PENETRATION

03 Junction at External Wall Scale 1:10

02 Junction at Beam, Floor and Exterior Wall Scale 1:10

03 Junction at External Wall Scale 1:10

EXTERNAL TIMBER CLADDING SYSTEM

CLT CONNECTIONS WITH SELF TAPPING SCREWS - TYPE + DIAMETER ACCORDING TO STATIC REQUIREMENTS

750

250

CLT CONNECTIONS WITH SELF TAPPING 250 SCREWS - TYPE + DIAMETER ACCORDING TO STATIC REQUIREMENTS

750

2000

1000

1250

750 200X60mm BATTENS

250

UNIT PIPES

750

250

DUCTING WATERPROOF MEMBRANE on 15mm FIBRE BOARD

60 EEN O READ

22x45mm HORIZONTAL WOODEN BATTENS

60x60 WOODEN BATTENS ON VIBRATION DAMPERS FORMING SERVICE VOID

DUCTING

2x 100mm MINERAL WOOL INSULATION λ = 0.035 W/mK CLT FLOOR PANEL (7-PLY 341mm)

TIMBER FLOORING on SCREEDBOARD 28mm ACOUSTIC UNDERLAY

EN 13501 - CHAR. RATE = 0.67mm/min EN ISO 10456 - λ = 0.12 W/mK CLT WALL PANEL (3-PLY 90mm)

VAPOUR BARRIER CLT FLOOR PANEL (3-PLY 130mm)

EN 13501 - CHAR. = TIMBER SCREEN onRATE 60x43mm 0.67mm/min WOODEN BATTENS CLT FLOOR PANEL (7-PLY 341mm) EN ISO 10456 - λ = 0.12 W/mK

EN 13501 - CHAR. RATE = 0.67mm/min EN ISO 10456 - λ = 0.12 W/mK TIMBER FLOORING on SCREEDBOARD 28mm ACOUSTIC UNDERLAY

EN 13501 - CHAR. RATE = 0.67mm/min EN ISO 10456 - λ = 0.12 W/mK ACOUSTIC INSULATION 43mm TIMBER INTERIOR FINISHING

90mm MINERAL WOOL INSULATION CLT FLOOR PANEL (3-PLY 130mm) EN 13501 - CHAR. RATE = 0.67mm/min EN ISO 10456 - λ = 0.12 W/mK

90mm MINERAL WOOL INSULATION

90mm CELLULAR GLASS

VAPOR BARRIER

1250

22x45mm VERTICAL WOODEN BATTENS ALLOWING VENTILATION FOR TIMBER CLADDING

200

2000

1000

TING T

20 22 22 15

02 Junction at Beam, Floor and Exterior Wall Scale 1:10

TIMBER SCREEN on 60x43mm WOODEN BATTENS 70mm MINERAL WOOL

04 Floor Connection & Services Integration Scale 1:10

INSULATION λ = 0.035 W/mK

ACOUSTIC INSULATION 43mm

TRATION

90mm CELLULAR GLASS

2x100mm MINERAL WOOL WITH STRUCTURAL SUPPORT FOR VAPORCLADDING BARRIER EXTERNAL

INSTALL SEALANT TAPE AT ALL CLT PANEL JOINTS FOR AN 2x100mm MINERAL WOOL WITH AIR TIGHT CONSTRUCTION STRUCTURAL SUPPORT FOR EXTERNAL CLADDING WEATHERPROOF MEMBRANE ON 15mm GYPSUM FIBRE INSTALL SEALANT TAPE BOARD AT ALL CLT PANEL JOINTS FOR AN AIR TIGHT CONSTRUCTION 22X45 VERTICAL BATTENS ALLOWING VENTILATION FOR TIMBERMEMBRANE CLADDING WEATHERPROOF ON 15mm GYPSUM FIBRE BOARD 22X45 HORIZONTAL BATTENS ALLOWING VENTILATION FOR 22X45 VERTICAL TIMBER BATTENS CLADDINGALLOWING VENTILATION FOR TIMBER CLADDING EXTERNAL TIMBER CLADDING SYSTEM 22X45 HORIZONTAL BATTENS ALLOWING VENTILATION FOR TIMBER CLADDING EXTERNAL TIMBER CLADDING SYSTEM

EXTERIOR WALL PACKAGE

& Services Integration 04 Floor Connection 20 22 22 15 200 90 70 Scale 1:10 459

WIDTH ACOUSTIC REI λ resistance

= 459mm = 63dB = 60 = 0.14 W/mK

03 Junction at External Wall Scale 1:10

05 Junction at External Wall and Roo Scale 1:10

PARAPET FLASHING EXTENDS OVER ROOFING MEMBRANE 90mm CELLULAR GLASS

VAPOR BARRIER

mm MINERAL WOOL WITH RUCTURAL SUPPORT FOR EXTERNAL CLADDING

BITUMEN ROOFING MEMBRANE DRAIN CAVITY LEADS TO EXTERNAL DOWNPIPE

TIMBER COVERING BOARD

FLASHING ON UNDERSIDE OF MEMBRANE

VAPOR BARRIER

LL SEALANT TAPE AT ALL LT PANEL JOINTS FOR AN R TIGHT CONSTRUCTION

2x 100mm RIGID INSULATION

ATHERPROOF MEMBRANE ON 15mm GYPSUM FIBRE BOARD

X45 VERTICAL BATTENS OWING VENTILATION FOR TIMBER CLADDING

05 Junction at External Wall and Roo Scale 1:10

CEILING/WALLS CONNECTION WITH SELF-TAPPING WOOD SCREWS – TYPE, DIAMETER AND DISTANCE ACCORDING TO STATIC REQUIREMENTS

2x 100mm MINERAL WOOL INSULATION λ = BATTENS 0.035 W/mK 60x60 WOODEN ON VIBRATION DAMPERS FORMING SERVICE VOID

C ON S TRUC TI ON DE TA I L S

CLT WALL PANEL (3-PLY 90mm) EN 13501 -MINERAL CHAR. RATE = 2x 100mm WOOL 0.67mm/min INSULATION λ = 0.035 W/mK EN ISO 10456 - λ = 0.12 W/mK

TIMBER INTERIOR FINISHING CLT WALL PANEL (3-PLY 90mm) EN 13501 - CHAR. RATE = 0.67mm/min 70mm MINERAL WOOL EN ISO 10456 - λ = 0.12 W/mK INSULATION λ = 0.035 W/mK

TIMBER INTERIOR FINISHING EXTERIOR WALL PACKAGE 90

459

WIDTHMINERAL=WOOL 459mm 70mm ACOUSTIC λ == 0.035 63dB W/mK INSULATION REI = 60 λ resistance = 0.14 W/mK

TAILS: RYAN SELWYN

EXTERIOR WALL PACKAGE

459

WIDTH = 459mm ACOUSTIC = 63dB REI = 60 λ resistance = 0.14 W/mK DOUBLE GLAZED TIMBER SASH WINDOWS

SOFTWOOD TIMBER BOX SEAT FOR MOUNTING WINDOW INTO DEPTH OF INSULATION PARAPET FLASHING EXTENDS OVER ROOFING MEMBRANE 25mm COMPACTED INSULATION BITUMEN ROOFING MEMBRANE DRAIN CAVITY LEADS TO EXTERNAL DOWNPIPE

560 300

25mm COMPACTED INSULATION

JAGA CLIMATE DESIGN 'CANAL' CONVECTION HEATING SYSTEM

EX CL

W270 x H130mm x L1600mm

PARAPET FLASHING EXTENDSTIMBER OVER SILL WITH DRIP TIMBER COVERING BOARD EDGE ROOFING MEMBRANE

TIMBER SILL WITH DRIP EDGE

BITUMEN ROOFING MEMBRANE VAPOR BARRIER DRAIN CAVITY LEADS TO EXTERNAL DOWNPIPEFLASHING ON UNDERSIDE OF MEMBRANE

SOFTWOOD TIMBER BOX INTERIOR FINISH AROUND CONVECTION UNIT TO FORM WINDOW SEAT

90mm MINERAL WOOL WITH TIMBER COVERING BOARD STRUCTURAL VAPORBATTENS BARRIER FOR EXTERNAL CLADDING

SOFTWOOD TIMBER BOX TO ALIGN WITH CONVECTION UNIT GRILL TO FORM 560mm WINDOW SEAT

264

22 WO ALLOWI FOR T

ANGLE BRACKET MOUNTING WINDOW FRAME TO CLT PANEL

350

200 SMALL CAVITY UNDER UNIT TO RUN DISTRIBUTION PIPES

2x 100mm RIGID INSULATION FLASHING ON UNDERSIDE OF ANGLE MEMBRANE BRACKET + SCREW CONNECTION CONCEALED BENEATH FLOORING VAPOR BARRIER

WATERPR on 15m

1500

2x 100mm RIGID INSULATION WEATHERPROOF MEMBRANE CEILING/WALLS CONNECTION WITH ON 15mm GYPSUM FIBRE – TYPE, SELF-TAPPING WOOD SCREWS BOARDAND DISTANCE ACCORDING DIAMETER TO STATIC REQUIREMENTS 22X45 HORIZONTAL BATTENS ALLOWING VENTILATION FOR CEILING/WALLS CONNECTION WITH TIMBER SELF-TAPPING WOOD SCREWS – TYPE, DIAMETER AND DISTANCE ACCORDING TO STATIC REQUIREMENTS

1500mm FIRE SAFE REI 60 CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN FIRE COMPARTMENTS TO PREVENT VERTICAL SPREAD OF FIRE

22x45 W

600x400 GLULAM BEAM

EXTERNAL TIMBER CLADDING SYSTEM

FLASHING PREVENTING INTERNAL WATER PENETRATION

400x400 GLULAM COLUMN

FLASHING PREVENTING INTERNAL WATER PENETRATION

DOUBLE GLAZED TIMBER SASH WINDOWS

of Wall/Window um

02 Junction at Beam, Floor and Exterior Wall Scale 1:10

CLT CONNECTIONS WITH SELF TAPPING SCREWS - TYPE + DIAMETER ACCORDING TO STATIC REQUIREMENTS

90mm CELLULAR GLASS

2000 1000

VAPOR BARRIER

1250 750

250

750

250

130 521

2x100mm MINERAL WOOL WITH STRUCTURAL SUPPORT FOR EXTERNAL CLADDING

INSTALL SEALANT TAPE AT ALL CLT PANEL JOINTS FOR AN AIR TIGHT CONSTRUCTION

341

DUCTING

WEATHERPROOF MEMBRANE ON 15mm GYPSUM FIBRE BOARD

67 TIMBER FLOORING on SCREEDBOARD 28mm ACOUSTIC UNDERLAY

CLT FLOOR PANEL (7-PLY 341mm) EN 13501 - CHAR. RATE = 0.67mm/min

22X45 VERTICAL BATTENS ALLOWING VENTILATION FOR TIMBER CLADDING

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