Zviko Kutsanzira 2019 Bachelor of Architecture Portfolio

PORTFOL IO ZVIKO KEITH KUTSANZIRA

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zviko kutsanzira zvikokeithkutsanzira@yahoo.com 0416 460 448 Student ID: A1720109

light pavillion

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SECOND YEAR PROJECT, SECOND SEMESTER 2018

SECOND YEAR PROJECT, FIRST SEMESTER 2018

Education:

Bachelor of Architectural Design - University of Adelaide 2017-2019 - Current

Notable experience:

ARM ARCHITECTURE , Summer 2018-2019 Work Experience which included redesigning a first year architecture student studio space at the University of Adelaide's school of Architecture.

Photoshop: Indesign: Autocad: Vray: Illustrator: Rhino: Revit:

Skills:

DREAD MANIFEST THIRD YEAR PROJECT, FIRST SEMESTER 2019

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MEMORIA CENTRE

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phosphene THIRD YEAR PROJECT, FIRST SEMESTER 2019

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light

pavillion

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Pedestrian Movement

37,200 mm

individual project.

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s a m e r . a k k ac h @ a d e l a i d e . e d u . au

Situated on the Barr smith lawns of the University of Adelaide, this light pavilion was curated as a response to a new interpretation of light and how light is defined.

Viewing the relationship between light and its movement through space was the main design logic applied. Further abstraction of the relationship between light and movement resulted in the almost sculptural quality of the Barr smith light pavilion.

The site is very open, with benches flanking on both sides of the lawn.

Trees provide light shading for the nearby benches. The space is usually populated during the hotter months and events are held on the lawn. green space

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light study, day.

light study, day.

42,500 mm

The math lawns site is surrounded by two buildings on opposite sides. Directly north of the lawns are the engineering and maths buildings. To the west lies the Barr Smith Library reading room.

The central lawns are used a publiac space by students. There are benches around the perimetre of the lawn. The large open space is regularly used for various university events such as open day and Club meetings.

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light study, night.

concepts idea generation.

floor spaces // spaces for movement.

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B light moving in a linear line

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point of entry.

light interacts with object: breaking continuity.

exit.

plan view.

forming pathways of movement. elevation. idea A

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idea B

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forming shapes - reinforcing disorientating movement of light.

using pathways of movement to create spaces

concept section

This space features and plays with the notion of looking at movement through light. The space starts linear at the entrance. As you move deeper in and the surroundings begin to affect the light – distortion occurs. Being led by the light, occupants lose themselves in the disorientating structure until they find themselves through the structure – having experienced the distorted and sporadic movements induced by light. concept perspective.

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final design

The form is split into four components, the primary portion being the above ground structure. The above ground portion features shading as people traverse over the form. Seating has also been accounted for, as there are bench cut-outs into the form allowing visitors to sit and enjoy the structure above ground. These outer protrusions were the result of abstracting the nature in which light moves, with the intent of making a physical representation of light as it moves through space.

The first lower level which is a multi-function space fitted with seating arrangements features an abundance of glassed fenestrations, allowing for ample light to enter the space. The floor of this level also features the glassed perforations, these acting as the primary light source for the level underneath it. The aim was to make a space that continually chances, not only during the day but as you go further down. Patterns shift as sunlight enters the glassed fenestrations and shine onto the exposed concrete walls.

There is a main circular opening that runs through all three underground levels, ensuring an abundance of natural light. The second lower level serves also as small work space, the abundance of light ensures a comfortable unique working space.

The third lower level is the designated exhibition room. This space also receives natural light from the circular opening which floods the room with ambient atmosphere. .

concept version 1

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concept version 2

final design

movement diagram

sectionsdrawings section

site plan. 1:200

-1 lvl floor plan. 1:100

-2 lvl floor plan. 1:100

-3 lvl gallery floor plan. 1:100

north-south section 1:100

south-north section 1:100

north elevation section 1:100

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west-south section.

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renders These views show the reflectivity of the form above surface. Having a polished aluminium clad surface is a continuation of the metaphor of ‘moving light.’ Light can be seen moving as it reflects off the form.

These renders also show how people would interact with the object. Being a source of shade, the form would also be a suitable place to relax and sit.

The interior renders capture the piercing light that enters the space through the several glassed fenestrations and the main circular opening. This flow of light helps to give the space character and atmosphere.

-3 LEVEL ROOM

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-3 LEVEL ROOM

-2 lEVEL ROOM

renders

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memorial

community

centre

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memoria stage 1

MASTERPLAN. Not TO SCALE.

Memoria community centre started off as a two-stage master planning exercise.

The chosen site was the dilapidated exmilitary base at Fort Largs, Port Adelaide.

This first stage, which included planning the new program to be built on the site was coined “the revival”. The fort Largs revival aimed to bring back the sense of character that the Port had. Being such a distinct site, we felt that port Adelaide needed to have a place that continues its iconic appeal. Our revival masterplan would offer people an alternative to the suburbanised surroundings they encounter on an everyday basis.

Port Adelaide was a voice for the industrial people. All the factories and surround buildings collectively told a story of where the region had come from and what direction it was headed in. The revival benefits the surrounding areas by being a space that people can come as a collective to experience the site’s individuality while bringing a sense of newness through the different programs each building offer. The site was split into three different buildings that were further polished by individual group members.

Memoria was the ‘community’ aspect of the site and is where I focused my attention.

The photos below the plan were the preliminary ideas we had as we were trying to visualize what emotions those who would wander onto our site would feel at any given time. While developing the initial concept, the history and trench warfare of the site wasn’t dismissed. We continued to reflect on the original nature of the site, seeing how these worlds could merge to form a coherent whole.

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ISOLATED.

UNFOLDING EMOTIONS.

TRAVERSE.

TRANSITION.

As this was a group task of 3 peoples, my specific role was to design the individual building that would be expanded on in the second stage. We also worked together drawing simultaneously to finish the masterplan and color it. My cotribution was 60%

individual project.

memoria stage 2 Memoria community centre is a space that all peoples, whether local or national groups can identify and connect with. This space serves not only as a voice for the people fort Largs but is a relatable site that can connects with its users at more than just a superficial level.

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amphitheatre

site pathways

This community centre functions as a place where outdoor elements seamless blend in with indoor elements, to have a building that not only takes advantage of its locale but also of the roots of the people who live there and their way of life, with the intention of providing a relevant building. It aims to turn the desolate fort Largs into a beaming community hub where the Port Adelaide community is strengthened and expanded.

existing buildings

SITE PLAN.

first floor; scale: 1:100

The centre has two main halls on the ground floor.

Hall A being 150m squared and Hall B 64m squared.

Seven toilets are also arrayed on the ground floor. A curved walkway joins the two floors together.

1:1000

greenroof

The first floor features five office rooms that range from 67m to 35m squared. The building also features an accessible green roof and also an amphitheatre that seats up to 40 people. glass facade

first floor offices and rooms

viewing area elevator

hall A

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elevator

hall B

toilet

AXONOMETRIC.

renders

interior view.

level 1 viewing area

grass roofview

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renders

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phosphene

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individual project.

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Phosphene: ‘a luminous image produced by mechanical stimulation of the retina, as by pressure applied to the eyeball by the finger when the lid is closed.’ In this case, the luminous image appears when exhibition viewers apply “pressure” by encountering the space.

Multiple microphones pick up the auditory noise generated by nearby visitors, and the artwork is then displayed through projectors onto the form. When there is no pressure applied, there are no images produced.

Phosphene serves as a visual gate, a checkpoint that visitors pass through and then are encompassed by the artwork. It transports the viewer briefly into another world, as the art is being projected around them.

The viewer being the centre of the art and playing a key role in its production allows for greater immersion. Just as a simple gate is opened using ones body, phosphene is opened simply by coming in contact with or applying pressure to the form.

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STRUCTURAL system

CORE MASS

PROJECTING AREA

ELEVATION 1:20

SECTION 1:20

ELEVATION 1:20

The inherent poetry of the site that has been not but the energy and outlook towards the site and its neighbouring influences show a long span of neglect.

Just like the people that surround it, a release is necessary.

After the initial site visit and impression, I was left with this idea of this dark energy rising and I began to think how it could have another outlook to it, another interpretation. Which made me remember, that collectively as humans will collectively reach a state of death, but before that there will be a certain period of our lifes were we struggle to do mundane tasks, when we reach our senior years.

We are the direct by products of our influences, and this influence on the site causes a sudden release, an explosion rather, a chaotic outburst, an idea directly influenced by its surroundings, both feeding off this energy and contributing to the relentless and seemingly endless energy found throughout.

This space aims to be a place that firstly, disorientates visitors by having spaces that contract and change size rapidly, and irregular floors and ceilings. All with the aim of ‘informing’ a newer generation of the difficulties of life that will be coming ahead of them regardless. The second stage is housing for the elderly. By the end of the experience visitors not only have a greater appreciation of their own lives, but also of those of their elders.

dread

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individual project.

plans

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structure, comprised of slab with reinforced columns for apartment side.

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fourth level plan at 1:500 - retirment apatments.

second level plan at 1:500 - nurse offices and public restrooms.

public accessed area

interior walls.

private residential area

retired citizen movement path.

visitor movement path.

movement//program.

fenestration and exterior wall panelling clad.

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section BB at 1:200

process

initial modular field/structure from painting.

simplification and unification/modification of module.

experimentation with form and structure of module.

finalised module.

initial modular layout 1

These paintings were direct outcomes of the feelings felt on site. Seeing as the people who spent the most time looking/observing our site were those hospital patients sitting across the site.

The render to the left shows the task of trying to create an uncomfortable space so people could develop a sense of understand for the state they will eventually enter.

The form was further rationalized, but the idea of having an uncomfortable space was kept, as the entrance of the building made visitors walk through an everchanging pathway and emerge into the main open area.

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initial modular field

reduction of modular field.

final modular field/building arrangement.

experimental view 1. spacial qualities of meeting area

exterior view 1

experimental view 2. areas were visitors meet with senior citizens

experimental view 3. showing the jouner from the unfortable entrance towards the main space

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exterior view 2

THANK YOU ZVIKO KUTSANZIRA

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SELECTED PROJECTS