[vm] Vibhushan Moodley Candidate Architect
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Contents
Candidate Architect
Personal Information
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Dissertation
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Conceptual Design
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Design Development
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Technology
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Submission Drawings
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Declaration
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“IN THE END… We only regret the chances we didn’t take”- Lewis Carroll
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[vm] Vibhushan Moodley
Personal Information
Candidate Architect
Full name: Date of birth Identity number BEE : Home language Marital status Health Driver’s License
Vibhushan Rogers Moodley 09 February 1992 920209 5180 08 2 Indian Male English Single Excellent Code B
Developed Skills
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Excellent verbal, written and illustrative communication skills Outstanding work ethic Well Organised Problem solving Analytical thinking Creative Eager and fast learner Proactive Flexible and easy going Excellent people skills Calm and efficient under pressure
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Dissertation
Greyville Racecourse Durban CBD Warwick Junction
Title “GO! Durban” as a Catalyst for Development Towards the Integration of Migrant Workers and the City. A Mixed-Use Intermodal Transport Hub for Durban City Center Background The project is situated in a 2030 context upon the completion of the GO! Durban Public Transport system. The site is located in Warwick Junction, Durban. Warwick Junction is seen as a transport and market precinct housing 7 informal markets, a train station, bus terminal and multiple taxi ranks.
Brief To integrate the bottom up growth that has occurred in the precinct with the top down development of the transport system.
Theoretical Framework Access Theory This speaks of the relative price increase in property in close proximity to “city resources” [schools, public transport, healthcare, employment opportunities etc.]
Right to the City Henri Le Febvre speaks of the right to the city being more than a visiting right but a participatory right to shape ones space the suit our hearts desire.
Social Justice Speaks to the ability of the marginalised to challenge the powerful on an equal footing
Spatial Justice The aforementioned theories culminate in the equal right of citizens to make use of and shape public space. It speaks not only of equal rights but equal responsibility as it is only through active participation [bottom up activism meets top down investment] that spatial justice can be achieved.
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Design Response From an urban point of view the project seeks to reconnect the city fabric across the railway line which was previously used as a separating mechanism. The intervention aims to create strong pedestrian networks across the railway line while connecting the 7 markets of Warwick to form an iconic market precinct. The design of the building itself seeks to empower the marginalised by providing residential and economic opportunities which will allow the marginalised community [currently residing on the periphery] to integrate with the city. The decision to retain the existing structural grid, was made to pay homage to the existing building, this was further enhanced by the choice of materials. The materials reference the existing building while creating a more transparent and lighter aesthetic in order to highlight the shift in focus of the building from one of control to one of empowerment. The form of the building was generated from the pedestrian movement routes which are determined by the locations of the existing markets and public transport stations. The systems which exist in Warwick, making it the thriving market place it has become, were used to generate the relationship between spaces across the mix of uses within the building. The marginalised community was empowered through the design of the building through every design decision, such decisions include allocating informal trade to the prime frontages which have access to the most pedestrian movement. The residential component is split into short term and long term rental to cater to the varying needs of the users. The short term accommodation is further split into hostels and units.
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CIRCULATION
The construction process is designed to create the least disturbance to users who rely on the existing station, both to commute or for a livelihood.
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Site Plan
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
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Third Floor Plan
Fourth + Fifth Floor Plan
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Typical Residential Floor Plan
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North Elevation
East Elevation
3D Perspective
Section A-A
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Conceptual Design Concept “Improving the everyday lives of commuters” Background The site is located in Warwick Junction, Durban. Warwick Junction is regarded as the entrance to the city of Durban due to the organic development of the precinct as a transport and market hub.
Brief Design a community facility which would attract tourists to the Warwick Junction precinct.
Design Response From an urban point of view the intervention sought to improve on the amenities provided for commuters along this busy route linking west street [link to the city] to the various transport systems which exist in the precinct [rail, bus & taxi]. These elements were designed to draw attention to the beginning of the intervention and would therefore be constructed of concrete [highlighted in red], a uniform material which would sit well within the precinct but isn't commonly used and would therefore stand out. . As the commuter drew closer to building the placement of these interventions would intensify, culminating in the building itself. The building was designed to create a link from the Brooke Street taxi rank to the platform level of Berea station, this was to be done in order to provide a direct route as well as to include universal access to the station, something that previously did not exist anywhere in the precinct. Addressing the brief, the building became the exhibition space. Recesses in the form create niches for artists to exhibit in, while portal windows frame iconic buildings in the Durban skyline to tell the story of the shift in power from religion to financial houses. The daily commuters become the “actors” providing visitors with a sense of the current day situation of Warwick Junction. The building itself uses acoustic design principles to create a break from the hustle and bustle of Warwick as well as using passive design methods to create a cool, comfortable environment, providing a relief from the hot Durban sun for daily users. These design strategies were employed to improve the daily experience of commuters travelling through the Warwick Junction precinct.
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Design Development Background The Inkwazi Development is located within the Simbithi Eco-Estate , between Ballito and uMhlali, on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal.
Brief Design 8 spec houses consisting of 3 typologies to fit on the remaining 8 lots within the mini-estate. The platforms for each site had been excavated, the design was to sit on these platforms. My involvement here started at conceptual design. Most of my time was however spent on design development with the constant back and forth with clients and consultants resulting in the design developing to suit their specific needs.
Design Response The concept of the Inkwazi Development was to provide access to the benefits of living in the Simbithi Eco -Estate to those who could not afford a free standing house on a stand alone site. The development therefore provided an affordable alternative to those wanting to benefit from the large array of bird life, wildlife and natural beauty of the eco-Estate. Capturing the natural beauty therefore became integral to the design with all the units facing onto the kingfisher dam which is located south of the development. This was beneficial as it allowed for passive design measures to be implemented in conjunction with capturing the view of the dam. Due to the budgetary restrictions as well as the lot sizes, the dwellings were forced to have a minimal footprint. The design challenge was then to provide maximum features within this space. In order to do this circulation space was drastically reduced in order to maximize the functional space. This resulted in a very open plan living space with the bedrooms, bathrooms and scullery being the only enclosed private spaces. The design of these units was a valuable exercise in spatial planning as well as how to work within estate guidelines.
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Technology
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Submission Drawings
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All work contained in this portfolio is the original work of: Vibhushan Rogers Moodley.
Thank You. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Vibhushan Rogers Moodley
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