Simon Vipond BA(Hons) Architecture Part 1
Simon Vipond
Mobile: 07944357515 Email: swvipond@gmail.com
Address: Fairhill Layer Breton Colchester Essex CO2 0PP
Education: BA - Architecture 2010-2013 University of Kent 2:1 Honours
Software Skills:
Urban
Night Perspective - Photoshop, 3DS Max Entrance Perspective - Photoshop, 3DS Max Example Building Plan - CAD, Photoshop, 3DS Max Concept drawings - Hand drawn
Year: 3rd (2013) Location: Lille, France
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Grade: 1st
Brief: To design an Urban Hip Hop centre for the development of professional artists. The project is based in the heart of Lille, creating an exciting and unfamiliar backdrop. Through my concept I plan to tackle the social split in Lille and create a building that invites users from every part of the city to partake and develop their skills in the many aspects of the Hip Hop culture. This has involved the splitting of the building into two, grouping the uses of Hip Hop specific and nonspecific but encouraging visual and physical interaction between the two sides. This was to allow each side to have their own space and their own expressions, yet allow them to communicate there ideas and work together to create shows and final pieces of art work.
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Cooling Strategy Fresh air drawn in from the direction of prevailing wind
Mechanically Ventilated Heat Recovery (MVHR) unit pushes cool air into the building on each floor
Environment Ceiling height 2.8m
Hot air drawn out by air rising in the courtyard (stack effect), caused by solar gain let in by the glass roof automated vents control opening
Hot air drawn into the courtyard
10m -15m
Gap max 5m
Heating strategy
At night windows are left open to carry on the draw of air to cool the thermal mass of the building Ceiling height 2.8m
Floor depth Fresh warm air is dispersed into the building though trenches, 360mm running along the exterior wall of the building.
Floor depth 360mm Vents open to let hot air out of auditorium
Cool air pumped out under seating to provide a comfortable temperature for the audience Stagnant air is drawn out of building
In summer ground source through pipesthe running along the heat pump is use reverseThe interior facade of theinbuilding. air isused drawntoback the Mechanically and taketoheat from the Ventilated Heat Recovery (MVHR) MVHR unit and disperse it into unit where its heat is transferred to the ground bringing up colder fresh air from outside. water to cool the building with.
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Heat from stale air is transferred to the fresh incoming air then pumped out to the rest of the building
MVHR unit allows for the envelope of the building to the air tight, reducing heat loss
Warm air pumped out under seating to provide a comfortable temperature for the audience Ground source heat pump collects thermal energy though the buildings pile foundations. It is then used to heat water as well as boost the heat sent out from the MVHR unit.
AR 533 Urban 2: T & E
Rain water collection, to be used in toilets Stale air
Warm fresh air in courtyard drawn out to MVHR unit
Passive solar gain
Simon Vipond Fresh air is drawn into the courtyard
Air in courtyard heated by passive solar gain Vents open to let hot air out of auditorium Stale air drawn out and sent back to the MVHR unit Rain water collection, to be used in toilets
Simon Vipond
Modular Year: 3rd (2012) Location: Margate, Kent
Grade: 2:1
Interior Perspective - Photoshop, 3DS Max Site Elevation - CAD, Photoshop, 3DS Max Exterior Perspective - Photoshop, 3DS Max Perspective Section of Building - Photoshop, 3DS Max Interior Perspective - 3DS Max Roof to Exterior Wall Detail - CAD, Phtotoshop Example of Module (2 x 2 Bed Flat) - CAD, Photoshop
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Brief: To create a master plan for the redevelopment of a brown field site in Margate, into a housing complex, as a group. From this we were to select a plot and design modular housing. Currently Margate is undergoing changes from a seaside resort to a commuter town and cultural hub. Due to this my design theme was to have a building that could change with Margate. Due to this my design involves a structural metal grid with infilling panels, which can easily be removed or put in, allowing for the internal use of the building to be adaptable. The graded facade is designed to hide the changes to the buildings internal use, but still allow a view out and light in.
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Kitchen Living room
Living room
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Kitchen
Bedroom 2
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Bathroom
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Adapt and Extend
Interior Perspective - 3DS, Photoshop .1 Building Elevation (South) + Plans - CAD, Photoshop .2 Building Elevation (West) + Sections - CAD, Photoshop .3
Year: 2nd (2011) Location: Folkestone, Kent Grade: 2:1 Brief: To design a heritage centre to promote the heritage, memory and identity of Folkestone, a once popular holiday resort and gateway to Europe. The building was to include an exhibition space, auditorium, cafe and restaurant. My buildings main focus was to emphasise to visitors the “gateway� Folkestone had once been to Europe.
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Advanced Computer Modelling
Restaurant Day Perspective - 3DS Max, Photoshop .1 Restaurant Night Perspective - 3DS Max, Photoshop .2 Connection Detail Perspective - 3DS Max, Photoshop .3
Year: 2nd (2011) Grade: 1st Brief: Using 3DS Max and Photoshop visualise a space within the Adapt and Extend project in both the day and night. For this I chose the restaurant as it allowed me to spend time on a larger number of objects to increase my 3D modelling skills. We were also asked to create a computer model detail of a construction joint within our design. For this detail I decided to create the connection between the extension and the existing building meet. For this module I gained the highest mark in the year.
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Landscape Year: 2nd (2012)
Site Perspective - 3DS Max, Photoshop Site Perspectives - 3DS Max, Photoshop Building Elevation South - Photoshop, CAD Building Elevation West - Photoshop, CAD Site Plan - CAD, Photoshop, Hand drawn
Location: Canterbury, Kent Grade: 1st Brief: To redesign an under utilised area of land, in the centre of Canterbury, into another garden for the city, with particular focus on creating an interesting route from the coach park, in the North, to the city centre, in the South. We were also asked to design a gallery and cafe for the promotion of “green� energy. In my project the focus was to create a park that would allow people to escape the city around it, through creating a landscape to encourage the imagination, transporting people to another place.
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The End of Year Show Year: 3rd (2013) Location: Kent School of Architecture The final project I took part in at Kent University was to curate and design The End of Year Show. I was a member of a core group of five 3rd year’s who were asked to use the new digital crit space to create an exhibition for the 3rd year’s work. As a digital exhibition had not been undertaken before it required a lot of team work, experimentation and exploring of new technologies, as well as a few late nights. We felt the final show was received enthusiastically by the visitors as well as our peer’s, leaving a solid foot hold on which subsequent years could build.
Current Work, b3 architects b3 architects is a small architecture practice based in Colchester, which has a focus in medium scale residential and commercial projects. I am currently involved in the drawing and updating of plans, the building of sketchup models and the creation of presentation documents. This image is my own work.
Project Name: Pembridge Road, Notting Hill London When I joined the team the decision had been made to place 6 high end town houses on the London site. One of the first jobs I was ask to do was to help in the preparation of documents for pre application meetings and meeting with The Pembridge Road Society. With the feed back from these meetings I helped with the development of the design. My main involvement on this project, which is still on going, is the creation of the Design and Access statement.
Project Name: Airways House This project was the first I was solely working on with only a small amount of supervision from my more experienced colleagues. The project was the conversion of an office block into residential flats, through permitted development. From sketched plans of the changes to be made to the building I was asked to develop them, confirm they complied with the Mayor of London’s Standards and create a proposal for the client and the quantity surveyor.
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Proposed
• All windows to be replaced • Brick facade modifications to provide appropriate fenestration to the residential accommodation • Entrance of the residential accommodation to be renovated • Existing hard landscaping to be removed and replaced with paviors and soft landscape as proposed on site plan
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6. Proposed Site Plan
(scale 1:200 @ A3)
Project/Client
Airways House, Langley
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7. Proposed Exterior Changes
Project/Client
Airways House, Langley
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Audley House Berechurch Hall Road Colchester Essex CO2 9NW
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6.0 Scale
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6.1 Scale - Proposed Elevations
The massing of the building has been developed to obscure the carpark and Octagon from North Station Road. This helps to improve the image of the road as well as to ensure that the buildings do not have a degrading visual effect on the development.
River Lodg
Project Name: River Lodge, Colchester
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6.1 Scale - Proposed Elevations
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Project/Client
Audley House Berechurch Hall Road Colchester Essex CO2 9NW
River Lodge Hotel, Colchester
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One of the main projects I have been working on is the design for a 56 bed boutique hotel, restaurant and bar. The hotel is directly between the main station and the town centre, making it a prime urban location.
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Though I was not leading this project I was heavily involved in the development process and the creation of pre application documents and finally the Design and Access statement. This has given me a real insight into the discussions with the planners and the conflicting interests and directions that each party had for the building. It was necessary for me to add my input to the design and my interpretation to what the planners were asking of us.
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Project/Client
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Audley House
Proposed Area Schedule
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Unit 1 Kitchen/Living/Dinning WC 1 WC 2 Bathroom Bedroom 1 Ensuit ST 1 ST 2 ST 3 Garden
40.1 3.0 3.1 6.1 13.4 3.6 1.6 1.2 1.7 87.2
431.6 32.3 33.4 65.7 144.2 38.8 17.2 12.9 18.3 938.6
Unit 2 Kitchen/Living/Dinning WC 1 WC 2 Bathroom Bedroom 1 Ensuit ST 1 ST 2 ST 3 Garden
40.1 3.0 3.1 6.1 13.4 3.6 1.6 1.2 1.7 55.0
431.6 32.3 33.4 65.7 144.2 38.8 17.2 12.9 18.3 592.0
Unit 3 Kitchen/Living/Dinning WC 1 WC 2 Bathroom Bedroom 1 Ensuit ST 1 ST 2 ST 3 Garden
40.1 3.0 3.1 6.1 13.4 3.6 1.6 1.2 1.7 53.7
431.6 32.3 33.4 65.7 144.2 38.8 17.2 12.9 18.3 578.0
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Unit 4 Kitchen/Living/Dinning WC 1 WC 2 Bathroom Bedroom 1 Ensuit ST 1 ST 2 ST 3 Garden
40.1 3.0 3.1 6.1 13.4 3.6 1.6 1.2 1.7 54.3
431.6 32.3 33.4 65.7 144.2 38.8 17.2 12.9 18.3 584.5
Unit 5 Kitchen/Living/Dinning WC 1 WC 2 Bathroom Bedroom 1 Ensuit ST 1 ST 2 ST 3 Garden
40.1 3.0 3.1 6.1 13.4 3.6 1.6 1.2 1.7 77.6
431.6 32.3 33.4 65.7 144.2 38.8 17.2 12.9 18.3 835.6
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Project Name: Haybridge Basin, Maldon, Essex The brief was to come up with a scheme to convert half a boat yard into a viable housing project. The scheme was for a developer interested in buying the site, but needed to be assured he would get planning permission for a profitable scheme. From some rough sketches given to me I was asked to draw up the project, establish that the designs worked and were developable, and present it to a standard that a pre application could be made. This was one of the first projects I have followed from the beginning and have, apart from my boss, been the sole worker on. These are just a few examples of the work I have been doing at my current practice, selected to show the variety of work I have been doing.
Simon Vipond A graduate student of the school of architecture at Kent University, Canterbury, 2:1 BA (Hons) in Architecture.
Fairhill Layer Breton Colchester CO2 0PP T: 07944357515 E: swvipond@gmail.com
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Analytical and conceptual architectural thinking Ability to manage own time and priorities workload Strong presentation skills Conscientious approach to work load, team player and self-motivated Confident user of ICT including Architectural specific programmes, such as: Photoshop Premier Pro Rhino
InDesign Auto CAD Sketchup
Illustrator 3DS Max Microstation
Education University of Kent, Canterbury BA (Hons) Architecture - Upper 2:1 (2010 - 2013) As well as providing me with a thorough grounding in the skills required in Architecture my degree studies have also taught me how to analytically assess projects and to conceptualise ideas. I am naturally good at verbal reasoning and my work has developed my presentation and communication skills. Always hard working, the structure of my course has helped me define my approach to time management and prioritisation. Colchester Sixth Form Collage (2008 - 2010) A Levels: Photography Geology Art Physics AS Levels: Pure Mathematics and Mechanics D Colchester High School (2003 - 2008) 10 GCSE’s Grades A-C including English, Maths, Art, Electronics, Geography and Sciences.
Work Experience Architectural Assistant, b3 architects llp, Colchester - October 2013 - present I am currently working as an architectural assistant in a small and relativly new company, of where a mumber of specific design tasks have been deligated for my specific attention. Office Assistant, Rafael Viñoly Architects, London - Summer 2012 and Summer 2011 This role involved computer work, such as the updating of drawings and computer models, as well as some design work, model building and a substantial amount of printing, on a number of different projects. It also required commitment to the office regime and a team approach to getting the job done. Swimming teacher, First Strokes, Colchester - 2008 – 2010 This part-time role involved me in teaching children aged 4-8 to learn to swim unaided. Swimming teacher, Colchester Swimming Club - 2006 – 2010 This job was voluntary; I help my local club by teaching a class of swimmers. This helped me develop coaching skills as well as forward thinking, though lesson plans. School work experience, Stanley and Bragg Architects, Colchester - 2006 This first opportunity to work within an architectural practice inspired my choice of A-level subjects and gave me an insight into a career in architecture.
Additional Skills and Interests I have a keen interest in swimming and have been both Captain and President of the University team, where I have led a committee in organising competition events, training sessions and socials. The club has successfully achieved a number of its goals in my time and membership has grown consistently. I have achieved my Duke of Edinburgh Gold award. This allowed me to improve my team player skills and required significant self-motivation. When I get a chance I enjoy touring cities and taking adventure holidays involving surfing, kayaking and mountain biking. Other interests are listening to music, playing the drums, reading and visiting the gym.
References 1. Academic Reference Mr David Haney – Design Tutor Email: D.Haney@kent.ac.uk Telephone: 01227824702
2. Work Experience Reference Ms Jeannie Lee – Project Director London Office Email: JLee@rvapc.com Telephone: 02082066200
2. Job Reference Liam Boyd - Director b3 architects Email: liam@b3-architects.co.uk Telephone: 01206 562946