k e y _ a c h i e v e m e n t s Sole responsibility for the design and development on a number of multi-disciplinary projects, including, residential, commercial, education, care facilities and adaptive reuse projects_ Responsible for articulating and communicating the clients vision, goals and objectives by establishing the direction and documentation of the projects design under the supervision of the principal architect_ Sole responsibility for development of conceptual ideas and projects through a number of stages, from feasibility studies, draft design, scheme design, specifications and research of materials, planning, tender and construction documentation, on site survey and inspection of works, compliance with building codes and relevant planning documentation_
KEVIN_O’BRIEN Creative, original, motivated individual with a degree in Architecture and Architectural Technology with over one year of design led experience_
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Key team member in the design and development of an 200m2 extension and refurbishment of 400m2 of a primary education institute set within rural Ireland. As part of a multi-disciplinary office I was expected to work independently on project development while maintaining a clear line of communication with outside consultants, contractors, planning departments and the client. The project involved preparation of successful presentation materials using 2-D graphic layout solutions, along with digital mediums and physical models to contextualisze the design idea. The project schedule involved, full site and buildings survey, draft designs for review by schools board of management, post review general arragement drawings preparation of planning documentation, construction documentation, detail design and specifications writing and issuing of tender packages for contractors_
Responsible for development of principal architects conceptual ideas for a rural housing project, consisting of 12 residential units, ranging from 230 - 350m2. The early design process involved the researching of rural vernacular architecture, materials and crafts. The project challenged and developed my spatial awareness and problem solving abilities, I also gained invaluable experience in organisation and interpersonal skills as communication at all levels of the design process had to be maintained. The project developed very quickly as strict deadlines had to adhered to. The time scale for the project from concept to construction and contract documentation was 4 weeks_ Sole responsibility for design development of a 320m2 crèche and after school facility to be located in a small rural town in County Monaghan. The project consisted of early design presentations to client along with on going line of communication with county council planning departments with regard to the strict building codes and legislation which the design and development of crèche and care facilities encompasses_ Sole responsibility for co-ordination and editing of a large scale survey of Dublin’s north inner city. In this position I acted as an editor of a large number of survey drawings and photographic elevations at a number of scales, all part of the schools end of year exhibition “ common ground “_ Selected to exhibit at Venice Architecture Biennale 2012, as part of the international student exhibition “40,000 hours”, curated by Sir. David Chipperfield. The model selected was a “perspective” model of the rooms at Le Corbuiser’s La tourette in Lyon, France_
W O R K _ E X P E R I E N C E 05 / 2008 _ 08 / 2009
Kenneth D. Lonergan & Associates ltd. Architectural Intern & Assistant_ Initially joined the practice as an intern, remained in the position until end of summer 2009 as an architectural assistant_ Timeline of works_
KEVIN_O’BRIEN Creative, original, motivated individual with a degree in Architecture and Architectural Technology with over one year of design led experience_
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05_2008
Design development on a number of one off houses_
06_2008
Development and planning of 12 units in a rural development_
Development of conceptual ideas to create comprehensive building designs and site strategies. Projects were taken from concept through to client draft approval, planning and preparation of construction documentation, building code administration and technical detailing_ Gained experience within a number of sectors including , residential, education, mixed use, commercial and adaptive reuse projects_ Preparation of presentation materials and layout solutions for client approval on a number of different projects_
07_2008 Feasibility studies and survey of a 180m2 commercial shop unit__
Worked independently on projects and also maintained a clear line of communication with consultants, contractors, planning departments and clients_
07_2008
Concept design and development on a 90m2 extension to house_
My time in the office allowed me to understand the importance of architectural detailing, problem solving and spatial planning_
08_2008
Concept and design development for the refurbishment & extension of a 80 year old schoolhouse for re- development as a dwelling_
Gained experience in project scheduling and scope of works_
05_2009
Design development on a number of one off houses_
06_2009
Design development on a 320m2 crèche and after school facility_
Design development, planning and 07_2009 construction documentation on a 200m2 extension and partial re- furbishment of a rural school_
Familiarity with general concepts of structural, mechanical electrical and civil engineering disciplines in relation to the role of the design of a building_ Responsibility for organisation and maintaining of project files in accordance with standard office procedures_ Participation in client meetings along with detailed writing of minutes_
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2010 _ 2013 B. Sc (Hons) Architecture_ University College Dublin Results: 1.1 First Class Honours Modules_ • Architectural Design • Environmental Science • Architectural Technologies • Urban design • Theory and design of structures • History & theory of Design • Visualisation & Photographic technique • Ecology of Architecture • Digital Visualisation
KEVIN_O’BRIEN Creative, original, motivated individual with a degree in Architecture and Architectural Technology with over one year of design led experience_
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2007 _ 2010 B. Sc Architectural Technology_ Waterford Institute of Technology Results: 1.1 First Class Honours Modules_ • Architectural Technology • Construction Technology • Environmental Science • Materials & Detailing • Graphics & AutoCAD • Building Surveying • Conservation • Architectural Documentation • Professional Practice • Planning & Building Regulations • Construction Law
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Autodesk Suite_ • AutoCAD • Revit • 3D Studio Max Adobe Creative Suite 6_ • Photoshop • InDesign • Illustrator Digital Modelling_ • Google Sketch up Pro • V-ray ( Sketch up ) Presentation materials Architectural Drafting ( Office standards ) Project Scheduling Architectural Detailing Model making ( Card_Plaster_Timber ) Epilog Laser cutting Hand Drawing & Sketching Photography Buildings Surveying Microsoft Office Suite Office Administration & Organisation Mac & Windows versatility
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Maintaining Tumblr blog with personal architectural & design projects_ Illustration, graphic design and typography_ Photography_ Sketching_ Travel_ Classic Cars_
e x a m p l e s _ o f _ w o r k I have included a collection of work in the following pages of this document. The links show below direct to work which has been published in various college yearbooks and also my own blogs. I would like to thank you for taking the time to review my application_ U.C.D Architecture Yearbook 2011_ http://architecture.ucd.ie/2011.pdf#page=185 U.C.D Sculpture workshop 2012_ Part I http://materialsculptureworkshop.blogspot.ie/2012/02/ last-thing-you-forget.html Part II http://materialsculptureworkshop.blogspot.ie/2012/02/ fiber-notch.html Part III http://materialsculptureworkshop.blogspot.ie/2012/03/ right-where-it-belongs.html
KEVIN_O’BRIEN Creative, original, motivated individual with a degree in Architecture and Architectural Technology with over one year of design led experience_
Venice Biennale 2012_ Part of Sir David Chipperfield’s “40,000 Hours” international student model exhibition. Image courtesy of CAST Architects. http://goo.gl/SXk5M Personal Tumblr Blog_ A collection of my own designs, sketches and photography. Updated 3/4 times per week. atelierwhat.tumblr.com Instagram Photo Blog_ A travel and design photographic journal. Updated daily_ http://instagram.com/atelierwhat
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“Kevin’s duties involved assisting with our design staff members of the practice and also full design of particular projects both residential, commercial and educational. Kevin contributed to the general day to day running of the office and showed a great interest in his work. He also showed great initiative on his designed projects and went beyond the required needs to guarantee their success. I found Kevin to be punctual and diligent with great responsibility to detail and correction. I have no hesitation in recommending Kevin to any potential employer and I am confident he will exercise his duties with professionalism.”
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m a n a g i n g _ d i r e c t o r k e n n e t h _ d. _ lo n e r g a n _ & _ a s s o c i at e s “Kevin is currently ranked in the top three places in his 3rd year B.Sc. Architectural Technology degree, and graduated with first class honours in summer 2010. During his time on the course Kevin has demonstrated an ability to undertake research and to present same in a clear and concise manner. He participated excellently with his year groups and is curious about the relevant aspects of building design, construction and environmental issues. I am confident that he will make a very positive contribution to his chosen career.”
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C o m m u n i t y _ C o m m e r c e _ & _ Vo c at i o n a l _ S c h o o l _ Location: North Wall, Custom House Quay, Co. Dublin_ area: 3000m2 site area: 15,200m2 year: 2013
“ I decided early on in the project that I needed to find a solution which was not simply about it’s functionalism, that it extended beyond one dimensional design, it was intended to be a project which was not bound in it’s entirety to the present, but that it resonates into an uncertain future. In my opinion, it is important that buildings such as schools are no longer designed to a Department of Education checklist, but that it has a conditioned openness, that there is the possibility for future change. This allows the school to adapt constantly to the needs of it’s students. It allows the building to then be populated in a number of different ways. There are a multitude of highly complex issues with regard to how exactly a building is colonised, it moves from the individual, to the small groups through to the large groups, it encompasses current and prospective students, staff and visitors, all of which move around the space a different times of the day. The spaces are removed of hierarchical order, in the sense that it plays a mediating role between the individuals who use it, and the larger society which they are part of.”
Learning Space_ Early Concept Design_
B o x i n g _ C l u b _ & _ G y m n a s i u m _ Location: North Inner City, Co. Dublin_ area: 800m2 site area: 980m2 year: 2012
“ During the peregrination from O’Connell Street to William Street North one is absorbed into the cities urban mesh. It was during these walks through this “fabric” that inchoate ideas were formed, idea’s which dealt with the importance of urban strategy and how it links into the development of the designed spaces. This building is not an isolated entity, it is part of a highly intricate urban mesh, one which is made up of deep layers of social and economic history, as a designer, it demands one to become the author of that space, which focuses on the creation of a distinct identity, and the establishment of a relationship between the building and it’s setting. At a more “localised” scale, the flow through the streets is dictated by the circumambulation of St. Agatha’s church,which in turn creates an imbalance of scales in such a small area of buildings, most of which are single storey and two storey 19th century dwellings. I wanted to represent this “imbalance” in my own design as a heavy weight, robust and esoteric structure.”
H o u s i n g _ & _ R e s e a r c h _ F a c i l i t y _ Location: Rush, Co. Dublin_ No. Units: 16 Dwelling units_ 1 Pallative Care Centre_ 1 Marine Biology Research Facility 140 / 320 m2 Unit areas: site area: 5000m2 year: 2012
“ The Housing project presented many challenges, housing by it’s nature is a highly complex issue, and is best described by Le Corbusier as “the problem of the epoch”. This project is representative of communality, with a suggestion of shared experiences, social interaction and the heightened responsibility for the shaping of spaces to facilitate this idea. One realises that there is the challenge of the suppression of the individual in favour of the collective. It was my intention to design a project which proposes a qualitative impact on the physical and social environment which is bigger than the sum of the individual units. As one walks through Rush, it becomes apparent that a pattern is forming along the street, each block of houses has a lane-way in the centre, which leads down to the vast farmyards which stretch down to the shoreline. This break in the houses allows one a view towards a world of long narrow glass houses and furrowed land, all of which are part of the rich tapestry of the agricultural industry in rush.”
C r e d i t _ U n i o n _ & _ C o m m u n i t y Location: Rush, Co. Dublin_ area: 500m2 site area: 1200m2 year: 2011
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“The greatest challenge in the design of a mixed use building was to find viable contemporary answers with credibility and a sense of proportion to the many questions which are raised throughout the search for integration. The location of this site in Rush is unique, as it is set in a residential neighbourhood which holds a majority of the towns population, but has very few public facilities. This is a tight knit community, many of the residents of rush were born here and have stayed all their lives, raising their families and working within the long-standing agricultural and fishing industries. This project was intended to strengthen local roots, and enable this neighbourhood to hold a social centre. The site is very constrained and bound on three sides by public roads, it is also exposed to the elements being on the periphery of the residential blocks and facing onto the coast of the Irish sea. Therefore it was important to create a building which was robust and encouraged occupation, while activating into the public space which surrounds it.�