Ashleigh Muzvidziwa Portfolio 2019

PART1 ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

2017—2019 ASHLEIGH MUZVIDZIWA

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INTRODUCTION Prior to studying architecture, I had known that this is what I wanted to pursue: to become an architect. With very limited knowledge I have was a keen first year student ready to learn all that was waiting for me.

Throughout my time at The Nottingham Trent University, I have been exposed to many different learning process and design stages.

2017 was the year I was able to apply what I learned in architectural practises both in London and Dubai.

This is a portfolio of the work I am most pleased with. The most common software I used for these projects are: AutoCAD, SketchUp and Photoshop.

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CONTENTS S E C T I O N 1: M a k i n g

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S E C T I O N 2: H y b r i d H o u s i n g

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S E C T I O N 3: P r i v a t e V i l l a

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S E C T I O N 4: T e c h n i c a l D e t a i l M o d e l

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S E C T I O N 5: P E T E R B O R O U G H

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MAKING CATALYST In the Lace Market of Nottingham, UK, lay a parking lot on High Pavement. Taking into consideration the history and wider context of the area, a pavilion ought to be made to act as a catalyst that ignites activity to the area.

For this project , I proposed a temporary structure made of local materials which incorporates leisure and time. The young, and not so young, are welcome to use the ball pits.

I achieved a 2.1 for this project.

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M a k i n g C a t a l y s t—E n t r a n c e

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M a k i n g C a t a l y s t—P l a n s & Axo

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M a k i n g C a t a l y s t—S e c t i o n A A

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M a k i n g C a t a l y s t— I n t e r n a l V i s u a l

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HYBRID HOUSING There is a historical plot in Sneinton Market, Nottingham that is in need of regeneration using urban planning. For this project, I proposed a master plan and residential complex integrated with a public library, No long will this site segregate the public from the private realm, rather it will be come a place where both live together simultaneously.

I achieved a 2.1 for this project.

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H y b r i d H o u s i n g—E x t e r n a l V i s u a l

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H y b r i d H o u s i n g—M a s t e r P l a n n i n g

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H y b r i d H o u s i n g—G r o u n d F l o o r

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H y b r i d H o u s i n g—F i r s t F l o o r

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H y b r i d H o u s i n g—S e c o n d F l o o r

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H y b r i d H o u s i n g—T h i r d F l o o r

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Hybrid Housing

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Hybrid Housing

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PRIVATE VILLA In December 2017, I was given the opportunity to get some work experience at an architecture firm called X-Architects in Dubai, UAE. I worked on a few projects, one of which was a private villa. I created some visuals for the schematic design.

The software I used to create these visuals is Photoshop after scanning sketches of the views.

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Private Villa

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Private Villa

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Private Villa

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TECHNICAL The first project for a module called Architectural Technology & Environment in third year, I had to construct a technical model with detail drawings for a part of my pavilion that I made for a corresponding module.

This project went hand in hand with my Comprehensive Design Studio module. I designed a pavilion which allows visitors to have a peculiar atmospheric experience.

I achieved a 2.1 for the Studio project and a 1st class for the Tech module.

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Composite Drawing

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T e c h n I c a l D e t a I l s & M o d e l : W a l l t o R o o f S e c t i o n —1:5

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1 Pre-cast hollow-core concrete slab (100mm)

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2 Welded steel plate (20mm) 3 Welded galvanised steel ‘I’ beams

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4 Galvanised steel column 5 M20 metal bolts 6 Light weight steel mullion

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7 Stainless steel curtain wall hook 8 Welded metal angle with butyl tape

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T e c h n I c a l D e t a I l s & M o d e l : C u r t a i n W a l l S e c t i o n —1:5

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1 Pre-cast hollow-core concrete slab (100mm) 2 3 Light weight steel mullion

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4 Stainless steel curtain wall hook 5 M20 metal bolts 6 Galvanised aluminium steel ‘I’ beam 7 Welded galvanised steel column

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T e c h n I c a l D e t a I l s & M o d e l : F o u n d a t i o n S e c t i o n —1:10

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1 Pre-cast hollow-core concrete slab (100mm) 2 Welded steel plate (20mm) 3 The ground 4 Galvanised steel column 5 Bolts joining steel column to concrete pier foundation 6 Reinforcing bar ties 7 Reinforced concrete pier foundation 8 Metal base plate

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PETERBOROUGH PLOT 112 For my year in work (June 2018– Present), I have been working at UMC Architects in Newark, Nottingham as an architectural assistant.

Opportunities were given to me where I assisted in various projects, from master planning to drawing office layouts and internal finishes.

Plot 112 is a site in a masterplan in Peterborough. It has been an active site since 2014. I have been involved in some of the planning drawings that have now been approved.

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Peterborough—Plot 112

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Peterborough—Plot 112

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Peterborough—Plot 112

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Peterborough—Plot 112

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