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Architectural Design
About Me
I am a self-motivated and detail-oriented RIBA Part 1 graduate with a passion for sustainable design that fosters community well-being. I am eager to grow, enhance my knowledge and showcase my proactive approach and willingness to take on additional responsibilities that will build my experience ahead of my Part 2 qualification. With proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop and a solid understanding of UK Planning and Building Regulations, I am keen to contribute to OSG’s dynamic and forward-thinking projects. Available to start immediately under a Graduate Visa.
Contact
Email: tashenyii@gmail.com
Phone: +447575043900
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shen-yi-ta-7a7505239/
Contents
[1] An Understanding of the Arts and Crafts Movement
[3] An Intervention at the Tower Gardens Estate
[4] A Welcoming Home
[16] A Catalyst for Change
[20] A Passion for Art
Scale 1:10
An Understanding of the Arts and Crafts Movement
A Visit to the Standen House, Group Work, 2023
Project Overview
An analysis of the Standen House Spet 2023 - Nov 2023
Worked together as a unit to replicate key architectural moments within the Standen House to understand craftsmenship and intricate level of details.
The creation of a pattern book for Standen House made from group work. The book explores and examines key details and architectural moments, relationships, and motifs of the Arts and Crafts movement .
Standen House - A Pattern Book
Project Overview
A short interventional scheme at the Tower Gardens.
Oct 2023 - Nov 2023
This primer project aims to study and analyse Bruce Grove as a place as a whole and to develop an interventional scheme in The Tower Gardens Estate that responds to its rich social and cultural context. The aim of the project was to open up an introverted space, and turning it into a lively and bright gathering space for residents through a series of experiential play stations. The understanding of this new space is meant to inform a change.
Project Overview
This project aims to tackle the London Housing Crisis and the pressing need for more housing through densification.
Dec 2023 - May 2024
The central theme of the project is to design a low-rise, high-density residential scheme on a constrained brownfield site in the densely populated Tower Gardens Estate in Bruce Grove, Tottenham. Paying close attention to what already exitsts, the end proposal reflects the exisitng rhythms and ideals of the Arts and Crafts Movement of the estate.
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5. 3 Persons flat
Housing Typologies
Providing 4 different housing typologies of varying sizes, ranging from a 2 persons flat to a 4 persons house.
Following Odhams Walk, the housing typologies are arranged so that the density going up decreases, where larger dwellings are organized on the lower floors.
Type A: 2 persons flat
Type B: 3 persons flat
Located on the ground and first floor. The collection of rooms serves four main functions; the hall, the kitchen, the living room and the bedroom.
Type C(1): 4 persons flat
Type C(2): 4 persons house
The housing typology adopts the ‘upside-down’ housing concept, where the bedrooms are located on the ground floor while the living and dining room are located on the first floor. This way, the living spaces are able to receive light and views.
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Biodiversity Net Gains
Understanding the value of nature by allowing biodiversity net gains on site. Permeable resin paving is used, which complies with SUDS, actively contributing to flood prevention.
CLT Structural Strategy - Pre-fabricated CLT panels
CLT pre-fabricated panels. Each panels are pre-fabricated, including cut outs for windows and doors. Th external walls act as load-bearing elements due to its high tensile strength.
The CLT panels will then be cladded in a corrugated metal external cladding.
Modelled on SketchUp, Illustrator, Indesign
Project
Reimagine the old goods yard Increasing levels of car usage
Usk is a small town in Wales and the theme of he studio is to create a catalyst for change; exploring on Usk’s history of being a crafts place. Here, a maker’s studio is proposed, linking its lost cultural heritage thus fostering change in contemporary context. Here, the process of pottery is understood, allowing for a place where the process defines the quality of the potter’s space.
4. A public cafe
A public cafe with a pavillion on a spilling garden to allow users to take breaks and enjoy the picturesque view of the river.
3. A community workshop
A fun and exciting space for Usk’s community to learn about its old cultural heritage. Here, the process of pottery making defines the quality of space.
5. A gallery space
Allowing users to showcase their work to the community, creating a space where creative individuals would be able to exchange ideas.
6. An educational space
Proposing a space for students and professionals to develop their educational journey in a maker’s town.
7. An inner courtyard
Providing a quiet space for users; away from the busy highway.
1. The site
Located nearby a picturesque riverbank and on the site of a historic railway station. The site has different contours and topography of various height, creating an opportunity for views.
2. A connection
Reconnecting the old railroad bridge to Coleg Dwent and providing a new active travel route to minimize the use of cars.
The concept
Identifying the kiln as the heart of the process of pottery making. The plans and section of both pottery studios plays with the process of pottery making, that defines the quality of space.
Project Overview
A Link Between Cyfarthfa’s Historically Rich Sites
Feb 2023
The project welcomes the reconnection between two Merthyr Tydfil’s historical sites, Cyfarthfa Castle and Cyfarthfa Ironworks. The viewing tower on the East of the Castle provides elevated views to the surrounding castle courtyards, the lake and most importantly the Cyfarthfa Ironworks site 600m away.
Team members:
Euniss Seh, Kohana Bardolivala, Paco Chan, Shen Yi Ta, Shri Potta, Smiha Netyam
East Elevation of Viewing Tower Scale 1:200
I’ve always had a passion for art which allows me to express myself more freely. These are a few still-life paintings and drawings that reflects my personal aesthetics.
