Phone Number: 0474 746 063 Email Address: natashalouisegiles@gmail.com
40
40
NATASHA
GILES
Graduate Architect
Phone Number: 0474 746 063 Email Address: natashalouisegiles@gmail.com Address: 3 Minga Court, South Bunbury, 6230, WA
PERSONAL STATEMENT I am an Australian graduate architect with more than 3 years work experience in Architectural design and documentation. I have completed my Masters of Architecture at the University of Western Australia, achieving Honours, through independent design research. I would like to work with an innovative and creative design practice who will foster my development towards becoming an Architect. I enjoy working between modes of drawing, photography, animation, film and writing. My research explores contemporary notions of nature – where the artificial construction of nature has become an architectural proposition. QUALIFICATIONS 2012-2014 - Masters of Architecture with Distinction - University of Western Australia 2013 July - 2014 May - Student Exchange - University of Melbourne 2009-2012 - Bachelors of Environmental Design - University of Western Australia EXPERIENCE 2015 - 2017 2015 - 2015 2010 - 2014 2009 - 2010 2008 - 2009
Rodic Davidson Architects - London, UK Smout Allen, Architectural Internship - London, UK Parry and Rosenthal Architects, Architectural Assistant - Perth, WA H+H Architects, Student Architect - Albany, WA HATCH Architects, Student Architect - Perth, WA
AWARDS/EXHIBITS 2017 2015 2015 2015 2015 2013 2011 2010
Exhibited in Swan River Trust State Presentations Exhibited in the RIBA : The Presidents Medals Student Awards Featured in the Urbanism of Negotiation Exhibition at the Hellenic American Union, Athens, Greece Winner of the West Australian Cameron Chisholm & Nicol Award Shortlisted for the National BlueScope Glenn Murcutt Prize Travelling Scholarship to Athens Parry and Rosenthal Study Scholarship Year 12 Perspectives Exhibition, Art Gallery of Western Australia
TECHNICAL SKILLS Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) - expert AutoCAD - expert Sketchup - expert Rhinoceros - expert Grasshopper - intermediate 3DS Max - intermediate V-Ray - basic ArcGIS - basic
1
NATASHA
GILES
Architect - Part II
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY - PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS Parry and Rosenthal Architects 2013 Cottesloe Community Centre Town of Cottesloe Schematic Design, Design Development, Tender & Construction Documentation Project Value: $2 million Rodic Davidson Architects 2015-2017 Carlyle Square Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, UK Schematic Design, Detail Design, Construction Documentation Project Value: £ 2 million 2016-2017 Bristol and West Arcade Reading, UK Schematic Design, Design Development, Project Management Project Value: £ 20 million 2016-2017 Lawn Crescent Borough of Richmond, UK Schematic Design, Design Development, Project Management Project Value: £ unknown 2016-2017 Brook Hall Farm Bramfield, UK Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation Project Value: £ 4 million REFERNCES Primary References Sinisa Rodic, Director at Rodic Davidson Architects Contact Email: sinisa@rodicdavidson.co.uk Please see a Reference Letter. Patrick Beale, Professor at the University of Western Australia. Contact Email: patrick.beale@uwa.edu.au Please contact me for a reference letter. Secondary Reference Paul Rossen, Director, Parry and Rosenthal Architects Contact Email: prossen@pandrs.com.au
2
RODIĆ DAVIDSON ARCHITECTS 1 Pied Bull Yard London WC1A 2AE T 0207 043 3551 F 0207 043 3552
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
13 September 2017
Dear Sir / Madam RE: EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE FOR NATASHA GILES Natasha joined Rodic Davidson Architects in May 2015 and worked for the practice until August 2017. Natahsa was employed as a Part II (equivalent) assistant architect. In her time at Rodic Davidson Architects, Natasha developed a broad knowledge of working in central London. She works hard and diligently, is organised, focused and efficient with excellent design skill. Natasha is friendly, fun and a team player. She very quickly formed good relationships with the other office staff. During her time at Rodic Davidson Architects, Natasha worked across a range of projects at different stages. Her design work showed flair and real talent. Toward the latter part of her time with our practice, she increasingly engaged directly with clients and demonstrated an friendly yet confident ability in this regard. She sketches by hand beautifully and works largely under her own initiative. In summary, Natasha was one of our stand-out employees. We rate her very highly indeed. I would be happy to provide a verbal reference, if required. Yours faithfully,
Sinisa Rodic
3 RODIĆ DAVIDSON ARCHITECTS is the trading name of bdAr ltd Company Registration Number: 5913640
Concept Sketch - Collage and Hand Render
B R I S TO L A N D W E S T A RC A D E - R E A D I N G , E N G L A N D. 2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7 Rodic Davidson Architects
IA
This is an apartment scheme based in central Reading, UK. The proposal is for 55 apartments with retail units at ground floor. I worked on this scheme, alongside my Associate Director; Ian David, from sketch design through to planning permission, over one and a half years work. My main role on the project was design and documentation. A small team of Associate Director and myself, I had the chance to really influence the project and be involved in all aspects of progressing the scheme.
4
3D Render - In Colaboration with Hayes Davidson, based on model by Natasha Giles
IB
Massing begun as views through to the site were considered, consentrating most massing at high level away from the street.
5
Courtyard Sketches - Hand Drawing and Model Base collated in Photoshop
3D Render - In Colaboration with Hayes Davidson, based on model by Natasha Giles
IC
The design concept for the proposal was to breakdown the large mass (our developer client was interested in maximising residential space) by forming smaller blocks that were at simiar proportions to some of the neighbouring residential blocks.
6
Facade Materiality and Fenestration Exploration Sketches
ID
Alignment of fenestration and detailing takes direct cues from neighbouring buildings. In our opinion, by referencing the local vernacular, the scheme provides a positive benefit to the conservation area.
7
3D Render - In Colaboration with Hayes Davidson, based on model by Natasha Giles
Through the development of this project we worked between 3D design (Sketchup) and 2D documentation (AutoCAD).
8
IE
3D Render - In Colaboration with Hayes Davidson, based on model by Natasha Giles
IF
The final renders were based on the highly detailled 3D model. As custodian of the model, I updated and negotiated it throughout the process.
9
Photo Credit for all Carlyle Sq. photo’s : Andrew Watson
C A R LY L E S Q UA R E T E R R AC E H O U SE . 2015 - 2017 Rodic Davidson Architects
IIA
Carlyle Square was the first major project I worked on at Rodic Davidson Architects. The proposal looks to alter three main areas of the property; Firstly, there is to be a new glazed rear infill extension that will replace the existing glazed extension and accommodate the family room at lower ground floor and stairs between the two lower levels of the property. Secondly, the existing brick closet wing to the rear is to be raised in height in order to accommodate two levels of study rooms as opposed to the existing single level. Finally, it is proposed that the three existing rooflights to the main roof are replaced with two new rooflights that will provide light to the mezzanine level and sleeping accommodation below.
10
IIB
My role on the project started after planning. The design development stage was progressed with the help of a 3D model I made. During this time I updated the sections and plans to prepare the construction package. I enjoyed preparing the details and consulting with specialists.
11
Closet Wing Underside Treatment Study
IIC
My role on the project was to support the Project Architects Andrew Watson and Sinisa Rodic. This included creating sketchup models, drawings and sketches, to test ideas, and to also detail design the whole of the project over several sections and many details. This was achieved over the course of six months with collaboration of industry specialists.
12
Detail 1 (pg. 16)
Detail 2 (pg. 17)
Section Through Snug and Closet Wing - AutoCAD
13
IID
DETAIl 1 - Through Closet Wing, Study Window and Glass Box - AutoCAD
IIE
The above detail describes the connection of the glass box to a supporting wall. These detail was developed through consultations with Cantifix, the glass and structural glazing specialists and the structural engineers.
14
Stair Structure Study - Sketch-up
DETAIl 2 - Through Stair to Ground Floor and Sedum Planter - AutoCAD
IIF
The above detail describes the connection between the glass box and the boundary wall. Also the floating stair detail and planter.
15
Section Through Barn
Brook Hall Farm Site - Sketch-up 3DModel
View of Barn and Garage from Driveway
Sketch of Entrance and Punctored Steel Cladding
IIIA
B RO O K HA L L FA R M Rodic Davidson Architects
Rodic Davidson Architects are renovating a farmstead and house in Bramfield, UK. My role on the project has been a variety of tasks throughout the project stages, focusing mainly on the design and construction of the garage. I have worked on the 3D model, surveyed 21 doors (to a very intricate detail), completed planning drawings and images/sketches throughout all of the projects buildings. As well as preparing all the drawing packages for the garage from planning to construction stage.
16
Structural Elements and Connections
Substrate on Base Structure
Blackened Steel Cladding and Corrugated Iron Roofing Finishes
IIIB
The design of the garage aims to achieve a sense of elegant and refined minimalism. It is a structure that is un-insulated and exposed internally. In order to achieve the refined aesthetic, the detailing of the garage is complex. All details and connections will be visible. To help myself in preparing this drawing package I developed a highly accurate 3D model to represent the structural scheme. The garage has also some technical lighting components. The steel cladding, in some areas, is punctured to allow light through.
17
Various Sections and Elevations - AutoCAD
IVA
G L E N A F F R I C PAV I L I O N . 2 0 1 6 Rodic Davidson Architects
This is a bath house pavilion situated in Scotland on Glen Affric, to be used by the Glen Affric Estate guests. The design for the pavilion aims to blend in as much as possible with the surrounding landscape of rocky hills, loch and forest.
18
Site Plan
Concept Sketch - by Stephanie Aue
IVB
My role on the project was to support Stephanie Aue and Sinisa Rodic, project architects, by developing the 3D model, technical drawings and interior designing.
19
Sketch Plan
Concept Sketch
Rear Elevation - AutoCAD
L AW N C R E S C E N T G RO U N D A N D RO O F E X T E N S I O N . 2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7 Rodic Davidson Architects
VA
The proposal for the Lawn Crescent terrace house was to extend the basement, replace the existing modern ground floor extension and add a new roof extension over the existing closet wing. My role on the project was project architect, under the guidance of my director Sinisa Rodic.
20
Rear Elevation Drawing - Sketchup and Photoshop
View from Kitchen to Garden - Photoshop
VB
On this scheme, I collaborated with the client and consultants to achieve the design of the extension. It was a valuable experience and I enjoyed the client relationship very much and found that the more enthusiastic and collaborative I was with the client the better the scheme became.
21
Terrain Model - ArcGIS and Rhino
G U G G E N H E I M H E L SI N K I D E SI G N C OM P E T I T I O N . Smout Allen
VIIIA
At the start of 2015 I joined architecture duo Smout Allen, in London. One of the main projects I have assisted in is an entry to an architectural competition based in Helsinki and the construction of a physical model of the design.
22
Puolimatkosaari
Mantykari
Koirapaasi
Tiirakari
Katajabokanluoto
Lonna
Valkosaari - Luoto
Ryssansarri
Soderholminkupu
Island Catalogue - AutoCAD, GIS and Rhino
Site Model Developed in Rhino
Concept Collage - Photoshop
VIIIB
The previous summer Smout Allen worked on a submission for the Guggenheim Helsinki Design Competition. Since working with Smout Allen I have been continuing the proposal with a physical model and have helped them complete a submission for an associated competition “Next Helsinki� which was questioning the necessity of a Museum at the central site location. During the time I spent with Smout Allen I re-designed and produced their new website.
23
H U M A N I M PAC T O N E C O SYS T E M S I S A NA R R AT I V E O F C R I M E . University of Western Australia
IXA
Titled “You Can’t Ignore Me Now”, this drawing began my Final Dissertation, a 12 week independent design research program, at the University of Western Australia. My proposal was rooted in the belief that architecture can act as a medium for activism towards the poor ecological condition of the Swan River, Western Australia. Research was an important component to my dissertation as I am no scientist, biologist, horticulturalist, geomorphologist, landscape architect or engineer. And it was though the combination of these disciplines that I was able to uncover and explore the potential of my architectural proposal. Research was mainly conducted through interviews. There are three research components that govern this architectural proposal; Environmental Activism, Novel Ecosystems and Site Analysis. The process of developing my design was documented in a series of narratives, like the one above of a Bream fish who’s voice was not heard until its last defiant act of diving on to the city.
24
IXB Action against the negative effects of climate change, global population displacement, devastating biodiversity loss and water quality degradation, is imperative; ethically, economically and environmentally. My proposal is a form of action that aims to expose the narrative of crime and offer an alternative - speculative - response. I took the research theory of Novel Ecosystems to mean designed ecologies. I believe that humanity’s relationship with nature is changing and this is where the potential of novel ecosystems becomes apparent for design. My independent design proposal considers recent environmental technologies to enhance and support ecological life.
25
IXC The site for my independent design project is the Swan River, Perth in Western Australia. The Swan is the defining landscape feature of the city, and the reason for its existence. The cultural identity of Perth is informed by an obsession with water, whether that be the Swan River, or the other great liquid mass; the Indian Ocean. The river was chosen as a site because of its political charge and past environmental crimes. My proposal is an overall masterplan and series of urban interventions within the river as a form of Environmental Activism. The Swan River water quality needs to be improved. This is for economic and environmental reasons. There is a large amount of excess nutrients added to the Swan River and this has negative effects to its water quality. An important part in keeping some of these nutrients at bay is provided by vegetation growth at the edges of the Swan River. The river has been modified drastically since colonisation. This is because of extensive marsh draining and land reclamation and the opening of the river mouth itself, causing detrimental changes to the river dynamics leading to the destruction of native fresh water species of plants and animals.
26
IXD This example reef has been taken from the South Perth Foreshore. It has the main function of providing habitat for marine life. Such as Black Bream fish. It also produces hydrogen gas (stored in the Clouds, see below) for fuel used off site. And it provides structure for mussel and oyster harvest. This artificial reef is a designed ecology. It emerges as the combination of advanced technology and ecology to further improve the quality of the marine life habitat. The Clouds have the main function of storing Hydrogen fuel produced by the reef. This has been achieved through hydro powered electricity which has initiated the electrolysis. The charge is applied to the water and breaks the chemical bond between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms. The anode and cathode is made of a noncorrosive metal and this is where the hydrogen gas is produced. Once this hydrogen gas is captured it is run through a fuel cell or condensed as hydrogen liquid fuel to be used for power offsite. This electrolysis process deposits Calcium Carbonate onto the Artificial Reef. This compound is the foundation of limestone and is the best possible artificial reef material.
27
Proposed Floating Island Strcuture - Rhino and AutoCAD
Sea Surge Absoption Diagram
IXE
Given present day technologies the mechanics of the Floating Artificial Island is (perhaps) unrealistic, however, I have suggested it is made of a space lattice, comprised of small modules. The small modules in the platform can be assembled by hand. In the space lattice are artificially engineered, buoyant, sponge tanks. This sponge has large and small pores to suck up the nutrients, rubbish and water. The tangible rubbish is deposited in the Island and adds to its general mass. Pollution that is less tangible feeds the island sponge and adds to its growing capacity. Nutrients and organic matter are also absorbed and are stored to feed the plant life. A simple method of diffusion is performed on the salty water and the fresh water is stored in the pores for fresh water vegetation. The modular system facilitates gradual extensions. The above water absorption diagram illustrates an example island absorbing the destructive effects of waves/sea surges. The island has the capability to absorb the effect thus protecting edge conditions and important river foreshore infrastructure. This function is important given the increase in wild storms as a result of the climate change. I intend on revisiting this project and I would like to develop the structural technologies of the floating artificial islands.
28
Island Growth Stages 2 and 3
Elizabeth Island Quay Island Hide
IXF
The mechanics of the floating artificial islands ensure they have the capacity for ongoing growth and accumulation. They absorb plastic and can take on new roles as they float throughout the river. Self-multiplying, the structure breaks off to form smaller more manoeuvrable islands that float down the river, consuming pollutants along their route.
29
IXG At this site is the first artificial reef. It performs all the actions described previously, however, this particular reef also houses three specialized teams of people. This is the Embassy for Drowned Nations, the Climate Change Institute and the Island Support Squad. On the ground floor is the Embassy for Drowned Nations. It is a branch from the United Nations Development Programme. The United Nations Development Program helps to protect people seeking safety abroad when their homes and jobs are destroyed by prolonged drought, rising sea levels and other climate change related phenomena. Policies will be developed to help these people, like those displaced by war or human rights abuses. The Secretary-General’s 2012 report predicts that up to 250 million people might be displaced by climate change by the year 2050.
30
IXH The Embassy for Drowned Nations acts for people who are unable to migrate internationally, those who’s resources do not allow them safe land. This particular team at the Elizabeth Quay listens to calls for help, researches possible actions and negotiates with the Australian Government to allow such safe passage. This space has a political and humanitarian agenda. A branch from the Climate Change Institute will be housed at the Elizabeth Quay site. The Elizabeth Quay function centre houses the team that educates and hosts events to raise awareness of critical climate change issues. This is done in the main foyer and amphitheatre. The amphitheatre observes the fluctuation of the sea level and the space acts as a meeting hall for the community and climate change scholars. It is an architectural space that defies and brings insights to existing government policies that are lacking in climate change awareness. The space has an ecological and political agenda.
31
XA
AT H E N S , G E R A N I . 2 0 1 3 University of Western Australia
In 2013, Professor Nigel Westbrook, from the University of Western Australia, ran a short 6 week studio in Athens, Greece. At the time Athens was experiencing constant, sometimes violent, protests. The site chosen for our Studio was called Gerani. A small triangular section of central Athens inhabited by drug addicts and dealers. The studio put me completely out of my comfort zone. However this was the first instance I took to using narrative in attempt to document my process of discovery about the site.
32
XB The studio required us to design an urban intervention somewhere within Gerani, which is socially isolated from the rest of Athens. As well as being the central area in Athens for drug using and dealing it is also occupied by various temporary shelters and occupation of disused building by refugees. My narrative explores the conflict between Athens and Gerani. The binary opposition between man and nature, mountain and city.
33
XC The design, modelled in Rhino, uses the derelict public square to fashion a building out of surrounding derelict buildings, the intention of it being like a mountain, with a waterfall and a public square underneath.
34
XD The resulting building was a learning space and public library. The building has the narrative designed into it. The great flood, the forest lookout and the walking Mountain.
35
tructed horizontal nto this over the have ore of an
with the way that his should .
bubbles ong frame bles to sit wever, true the design rizontal
LE
of a long hcote uilding how ntre and and
on the form
achieves a tus in its ill improve ding ate the
Section through Bath House
MONOTONE vs VIBRANT
CLOSED vs OPEN
CURRENT The focus of the bathhouse has been put on the water. This is the more vibrant aspect to the building. The building materials are all white or semi-transparent white. The free form plane is constructed in concrete.
CURRENT The building has an entrance point and an entrance through to the other side. The children's pool and the rest of the Northcote aquatics centre can be accessed through there. Two openings. However the buildings semi-transparency would allude to openness.
PROPOSED A bubble has no colour reflects the environment This building should try surrounding environment the users to nature.
but instead around it. to show its to connect
PROPOSED In the analysis of a bubble it can be seen that a bubble only exists if there is a constant pressure on the skin. Thus, an opening would abolish pressure and thus the bubble also.
RESULT The condensation from the steam from the bath that is 42.5C will run down the sides of the building to simulate the natural "vibrancy" of the bubbles.
RESULT It was inevitable that the building should have openings but it would objectively seem inappropriate in keeping to the laws of bubbles. The current openings are subtle and blend in with the ground plane, therefore not blatantly being inappropriate.
Site Plan
Site Axonometric
XIA
BAT H H O U SE . 2 0 1 3 University of Melbourne
I studied at the University of Melbourne for two semesters, one year in total, and was introduced for the first time to Rhino and Grasshopper. In the studio, When Virtual Becomes Real, we explored parametric design to run a series of form finding tests.
36
Night Perspective - Pen on paper
XIB The above Bathhouse was achieved by creating a frame in Rhino where I attached planar sheets that were blown up like a bubble in Grasshopper through the plug-in Kangaroo. I then ran a series of Karamba tests to maximise the structural strength whilst maximising the clearance space from columns.
37
XIIB
BRINNIE’S GARDEN. 2016
38
XIIE
P O S T M O D E R N B I R D. 2 0 1 3
My housemates bribed me into drawing the tormentor who would call a strange melody at 3am every night in our Melbourne house. I heard his last known call as I completed this drawing.
C ONTAC T IN F OR M ATION . Phone Number: 07941 554632 Email Address: natashalouisegiles@gmail.com Address: 30 Soane Court, St Pancras Way, NW1 9EG
39