PORT FOLIO KATHERINE GARDINER environmental designer
selected academic works
2020
+27 71 503 5963 katjeangard@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-gardiner-460004171/ White River, South Africa
LEARN TO SEE. REALISE THAT EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED TO EVERYTHING ELSE. - Leonardo de Vinci -
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HI THERE! My name is Kat and I studied a bachelor’s degree at Inscape Education Group in Pretoria, specialising in Environmental Design. As my design knowledge has increased, together with my utmost appreciation of and respect for the natural environment, I strongly believe that effective design should be rooted in reality, empathy and sustainability but with the ultimate aim of delighting and adding meaningful value to the people and the environment.
KATHERINE GARDINER Environmental Designer +27 71 503 5963 katjeangard@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-gardiner-460004171/ White River, South Africa
I am a passionate, goal-centric, responsible and an excellence driven designer. I am flexible and work well, both in a team environment and independently. Work pressure and deadlines insipre me, challenges are viewed as opportunities with my invested desire to learn that is within my core.
EDUCATION 2012 - 2016
Stanford Lake College High School, Magoebaskloof, South Africa
2018 - 2020
Inscape Education Group University, Pretoria, South Africa
EXPERIENCE Feb - May 2017
Internship at Olive Garden Interior Design Pte. Ltd., Singapore
Jan, 2019 - Mar, 2019
International Brand Ambassador for Bangs Shoes, South Africa
May, 2019 - Mar, 2020
Customer Service Rep for ANB (ClemenGold products), Gauteng, South Africa
LANGUAGES English, frist language Afrikaans, second language
SKILLS Computer Personal Optimistic Emotionally intelligent Fast- learner Honest & responsible Observant Curious
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Revit Autodesk 3Ds Max Enscape 3D Mac OS Windows
Technical 3D rendering Drawing Space planning Ergonomically- oriented Idea generation
ACHIEVEMENTS 2015
Full Sports Colours for Netball, Field Hockey & Soccer, High School
2016
Senior School Prefect as Head of Day Scholars & Sports House Captain, High School
2016
First Team Sports Captain for Netball & Field Hockey, High School
2016
Garroed Zamparini Award for the Matric pupil who has most used their opportunities at the College, High School
2018 - 2020
Bachelor’s Degree cum laude stduent for three consecutive years, University
HOUSE INTERIOR RENDER BY KATHERINE GARDINER
CONTENTS LOOKING BEYOND
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URBAN DESIGN
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ADAPTIVE OCEANS
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SCALE MODEL
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WETLAND LOOKING TO PUBLIC MIXED-USE BUILDING BY KATHERINE GARDINER
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LOOKING BEYOND GRADUATION PROJECT, ACADEMIC Urban environments often do not allow working mothers to be caretakers whilst simultaneously being socially and economically active. The reason for this is the multidimensional negligence of meeting their needs and preferences in their daily experiences. Frequently, this leaves these women feeling isolated for a period of time. The aim of this project was to promote the presence, inclusion and activity of postpartum working women in the public realm of Pretoria, South Africa, while simultaneously being a caretaker. This was achieved by adopting a feminist perspective in conjunction with various sustainable design principles, to ensure a holistic and beneficial design solution.
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WETLAND PERSPECTIVE BY KATHERINE GARDINER
DESIGN CONCEPT CONNECTIVITY The idea of connectivity in building connections between people, nature and all the built forms on the site, was achieved through biomimicry and philosophy. I used the concept of a rhizome as it is often used to represent relationships and connections between different elements. Through the creation of meaningful and sustainable relationships between people and their living environments, I designed ways to successfully communicate their beneficial, synergistically integrated relationships. LOCATION The site that I chose is located in Equestria, Pretoria, in a mixed-use zone. The reason for this is the site’s proximity to the public amenities needed by postpartum working women. Convenient pedestrian and motor access and safety were key defining elements in choosing this site. In addition, it was important to consider the natural environment on the site as this would influence the placement and flow of spaces.
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THE CONTEXT MASTER PLAN 1.
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THE GROVE MALL 3.
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1. Freestanding house 2. Allotment gardens 3. Wetland filtration system & boardwalk 4. Sheltered parking 5. Cafe 6. Agile working space 7. Admin. office, solar battery storage & equipment 8. Permaculture food forest & sensory garden 9. Playground
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LYNWOOD LANE
One of the main characteristics of the design solution revolved around the movement and circulation of water on the site. It was challenging because I had placed the housing and community gardens on the lower side of the site and the wetland at a higher elevation. Freestanding house Wetland filtration system & boardwalk
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RADIUS DISTANCE FROM SITE CENTRE SUN PATH
BUILDINGS
PREDOMINANT WINDS
ROADS
SITE
WILLOW SPRUIT RIVER
NOISE DIRECTION
FIGURE-GROUND STUDY
ENVIRONMENTAL OBSERVATION
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COMMERCIAL/ RETAIL
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RESIDENTIAL
WILLOW SPRUIT RIVER
LAND-USE ANALYSIS
The reason for this decision was to provide sufficient space for the housing and to utilise the wetland as a physical and psychological “buffer” between the private (left) and public spaces (right) on the site. Permaculture food forest & sensory garden Playground
Admin. office, solar battery storage & equipment
The clustered houses are arranged to promote sociability, community support and empowerment, woven together with free and safe pedestrian movement and accessible allotment gardens. Privacy is achieved by elevating the housing into the tree canopy. The elevation also allows for gravity to feed the greywater into the wetland filtration system, to be purified and re-used in the future.
SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE
THE COMMUNITY
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DESIGN FEATURES 01
The housing design consists of sustainable construction materials inclusive of reclaimed wood from invasive trees found on the site, mycelium floor and wall insulation bricks, as well as cellulose ceiling insulation.
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It also generates power from solar photovoltaic panels situated on the roof. The house design enables the storage, filtration and recycling of harvested rain water.
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A sloped monopitch roof and large windows maximise the northern light entering and warming the interior spaces of the home.
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1. Cloud burst 2. Rain falls on sloped roof 3. Roof downpipe 4. Underground water storage tank 5. Water pump switch board 6. Water filter 7. Water distribution 8. Surge tank 9. Grey water filtration through wetland 10. Purified open water storage
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WATER MOVEMENT (HOUSE) - ILLUSTRATION
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6mm corrugated galvanised light grey steel sheeting roof 100mm thick cellulose thermal insulation
38 x 200mm tilting batten
ROOF TOP
38 x 50mm timber purlin @500mm
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165 x 165mm blackened steel column
100mm thick cellulose thermal insulation
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100mm dia. steel downpipe
38 x 114mm timber roof truss @750mm c.c
steel fascia
ROOF LOWER 5932
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fixed clerestory window w. white coated aluminium mullion
150 x 150mm steel fascia gutter 38mm thick sloped timber soffit
930mmH glass balustrade w. blackened steel handrail
230mm thick external compressed earth brick wall w. corrugated charcoal grey steel siding
LIVING AREA
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50mm thick tanalised eucalyptus decking boards
timber fascia
150mm thick RC concrete slab w. damp proof membrane waterproofing
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50mm thick concrete screed w. charcoal grey ceramic tile finish
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plaster & paint
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STORAGE & EQUIPMENT ROOM
230mm thick plastered cinder block wall w. external ribbed timber cladding
305 x 305mm Universal blackened steel I-beam column
plaster & paint 100mm concrete surfacebed
VSD booster pump switch board water filter
service trap door
polished concrete tile floor finish N.G.L
700 x 600mm concrete footing w. rebar reinforcement
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gully trap
260 x 700mm strip foundation
80mm dia. PVC inlet pipe 80mm dia. PVC overflow pipe
50mm dia. PVC outlet pipe
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150mm thick mycelium brick
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305 x 305mm Universal blackened steel I-beam
150mm thick RC concrete lintel
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38 x 250mm timber joist
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500mmH B/I seat
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230mm thick external compressed earth brick wall w. corrugated charcoal grey steel siding
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underground sealed concrete water storage tank
submerged VSD booster pump
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SECTION 1 1 : 50
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WETLAND PERSPECTIVE BY KATHERINE GARDINER
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THE CONNECTION
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DESIGN FEATURES Similar to the housing design’s primary and secondary building materials, the public mixed-use building is also able to generate solar power, as well as store the harvested rain water for use. Additionally, there is a permaculture food forest which will provide produce for the public cafe and enable people to forage and enjoy the growing fruits, herbs and vegetables.
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Cloud burst 1. Rain falls on sloped roof 2. Roof downpipe 3. Underground water storage tank 4. Water pump 5. Water filter 6. Water distribution 7. Surge tank 8. Grey water filtration through wetland 9. Purified open water storage 10.
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WATER MOVEMENT (MIXED-USE PUBLIC BUILDING) - ILLUSTRATION
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URBAN DESIGN THIRD YEAR PROJECT, ACADEMIC The purpose of this Urban Design Project was to promote pedestrian activity in the vicinity of Menlyn Maine, Pretoria. To achieve this I adopted a holistic approach of understanding people and how they operate. Additionally, I ensured that I designed eco-friendly, sustainable solutions. A key feature which I included was to create a healthy urban environment, which promoted alternative human-centric solutions. I designed a sustainable public pavilion surrounded by indigenous fauna and flora, to increase natural biodiversity. The aim was to create a space that would attract and educate people about their environment and to empower them on healthier living in urban spaces: for example cultivating fresh produce in city spaces and the health benefits of a “walkable” city.
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DESIGN CONCEPT CONNECTIVITY I expressed the concept of connectivity through the integration of man and nature in the form of an embedded pavilion, thus blurring the boundaries between what is man-made and what is natural. The rigid geometric forms of the pavilion represent the ‘X’ chromosome. The ‘X’ chromosome represents the concept of connectivity, as it forms the basis of life and therefore connects us all.
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SPATIAL PLANNING DIAGRAM
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SITE PLAN
SEATING AREA OVERLOOKING THE INFORMATION DESK
INDOOR HYDROPONIC FARMING AREA
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WEST ELEVATION
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DESIGN FEATURES The green roof that consists of local indigenous flora is responsible for the passive heating and cooling of the building and acts as a design feature, which allows the building to seamlessly integrate with the landscaping around the building. Additionally, the sloped pitched roof of the embedded pavilion enables the runoff to be channeled into an underground rain water tank, to be used for the indoor hydroponic farm.
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ADAPTIVE OCEANS THIRD YEAR PROJECT, ACADEMIC The objective of this project was to showcase the preservation of a heritage site through the transformation and re-purposing of a historically relevant building, located at the Old Pretoria West Power Station. This brief required the intervention and creation of awareness of the impact of ocean pollution as a consequence of the existing consumerist “throw-away” culture, within the surrounding industrial community.
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DESIGN CONCEPT ENERGY • MOVEMENT • CONNECTION
The flow of energy was perpetuated through dynamic space movement, and people movement. The original site was a power station: I made the decision to preserve and connect with the “essence of energy” together with the site’s heritage. My concept included connecting the “essence of energy” with the ocean‘s continuous energetic movement, which guided my development of the designed spaces in the building.
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plastic recylced furniture
division between elevator landing & reception area
plastic awareness tank
outdoor landscaping elevator reception area Ground Floor research area
seating area ablutions elevator
passage workshop area elevator
First Floor
balcony area
Second Floor
The flow of energy is depicted on each floor by mimicking the different layers of the ocean. The ground floor, which is open to the public, focuses on the ocean floor. This floor is dedicated to raising awareness of ocean plastic pollution, through various suspended marine animal sculptures, plastic recycled furniture together with tanks filled with different types of plastics. The first floor is the body of the ocean and focuses on how people can learn more about the effects of ocean polution in a reseach facility. The second floor exhibits the ocean surface and offers a workshop, which allows people to create things from recycled plastic. 31
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ALL QUARIES RELATED TO THE clear single glazed wall DRAWINGS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE curtain w. aluminium mullion panels DESIGNER IMMEDIATELY.
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Date
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SCALE MODEL FINAL PROJECT, ACADEMIC
This scale model formed part of my graduation project submission and required me to display a Section through my proposed house design (refer to Project Looking Beyond), indicating the different layers through the building. In addition, it was used to demonstrate the size and scale of the proposed building in relation to some of the surrounding trees. I used various materials like cardboard, balsa wood, wooden dowel sticks and tounge depressors, to visually represent the forms and textures of the building design.
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THANK YOU
+27 71 503 5963 katjeangard@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-gardiner-460004171/ White River, South Africa