Bernadette - Sample Work

Bernadette Balatbat Sample Folio

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Rekindle

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ReNewtown

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Warrior Yoga Studio

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DA Application Higlights

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Other

REKINDLE 2019 Capstone Project Set in the suburb of Westmead, this project looks to utilse the proposed school grounds and its surroundings as a catalyst for stronger community connection.

School Grounds &

Repurposed

Classrooms Additional Community

Community

Family

Garden

Medical Centre

Heritage Site Rezoned

Green Space Shared Hall & library

Enhanced

Businesses

Market Area

H E R I TA G E T R E AT M E N T

SEATING AND BIKE RACK

VEGETATION BED BUFFER

VEGETATION BUFFER & DRIVEWAYS 2

E N H A N C E D M A R K E T A R E A F E AT U R E S

SEATING

FUN FENCE

POCKET PLAYGROUND

COLOURFUL POLYCARBONATE SHELTER 3

ReNewtown 2019 Collaborators: Helen Xiong To rejuvenate and reactivate a lost public space within Newtown. This project strives to repurpose the Oporto Lot along Enmore road to enhance the user experience of locals, commuters and visitors travelling through, within and beyond Newtown. In making Newtown a more liveable neighbourhood, it is at the heart of the project to celebrate the unique character of Newtown in a safe and economic manner.

DESIGN PROPOSAL

Lost space

Reutilised

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Obstruction

A C T I VAT I O N P L A N

Ampitheatre Steps for Viewing local events

Space behind Bus stop for street performers

Grass Areas Connecting to Enmore Rd

Space for Weekend Markets

Various Seating Amenities

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Permanent Cafe near Bus Stop

Connecting to weekend Market and North King St

BRIDGE EXTENSION GUIDELINES BRICK COLUMN

STEEL BEAM

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3) Steel I Beam 3) Support Steel I Beam Support

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6m 6m 6m 6m MINIMUM MINIMUM MINIMUM MINIMUM Height Clearance HeightHeight Clearance Clearance Height Clearance

0.4 m 0.4 m 0.4 m 0.4 m MINIMUM MINIMUM MINIMUM MINIMUM Width Width Width Width

1.5 m 1.5 m 1.5 m 1.5 m MINIMUM MINIMUM MINIMUM MINIMUM Column Width

Column Width Column Width

6m 6m 6m MINIMUM MINIMUM MINIMUM Height Clearance HeightHeight Clearance Clearanc Hei

Column Width

0.35 m 0.35 m0.35 m 0.35 m MINIMUM MINIMUM MINIMUM MINIMUM

Clearance Between ClearanceClearance Between Between Clearance Between Trains Trains Trains Trains

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Reinforced Reinforced Reinforced Reinforced Steel Bars Steel Bars Steel Bars Steel Bars

Concrete Column Support

Concrete Concrete Column Column Support Support

Concrete Column Support

Brick Outerleaf

Brick Brick Outerleaf Outerleaf

Brick Outerleaf

300 mm 300 mm 300 mm 300 mm Steel Beams Steel Beams Steel Beams Steel Beams 300 mm 300 mm 300 mm 300 mm Steel Beams Steel Beams Steel Beams Steel Beams (Cross Bracing) (Cross (Cross Bracing) Bracing) (Cross Bracing)

Concrete Footings

Concrete Concrete Footings Footings

Concrete Footings

OPORTO REIMAGINED

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WA R R I O R YO G A ST U D I O

Access Points

Circulation

2018 Collaborated: Shenwern Guan To provide a space for university students, staff and local community that facilitates relaxation and personal reflection time through meditation, yoga classes and nourishment of the mind with an open library.

The building strives to rely on passive cooling and heating design principles and ultimately reduce CO2 emissions.

Environmental Analysis

The site is surrounded by buildings , shielding it from most of the strong winds and sun as shown in the Environmental Analysis.

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FLOORPLANS

Vegetation within the site is sparse, and what is in view does not look appealing.

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There are 2 access points to the site, both are equally accessible.

Changeroom Reading Area

Toilet

Waiting Area

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Studio 1

Outdoor Meditation & Yoga

Storage

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SECTION B Tea Stall

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Storage

Waiting Area Entrance 1

Eating Area

Studio 2

Entrance 2

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9AM SUN

GROUND FLOOR 9AM SUN

FIRST FLOOR

Cool wind from the garden will 9AM SUN warm up ground floor, and hot air will rise through 9AM SUN the void and Cool wind from escape through the garden will the skylights. warm up ground floor, and hot air will rise through EAST the void and escape through the skylights.

SECTION B

Credit to Shenwern Guan

SUMMER WINTER

EAST

Cooling from water source

5PM SUN

SUMMER WINTER

9AM SUN

Cooling from water source

9AM SUN Cool wind from the garden will warm up ground floor, and hot air will rise through the void and escape through the skylights.

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SUMMER WINTER Cooling from water source

AXONOMETRIC Credit to Shenwern Guan

MATERIAL LAYERS

SKYLIGHTS R = 6.244 U = 0.160

ROOF 25 mm Clay Roof Tiles

ROOFS

20 mm Plywood Panel Plywood Battens 20 mm Air Gap 5 mm Roofing Felt 20 mm Oak Panel (Interior) R = 0.677 U = 1.478

SLIDING DOOR PARTITIONS 20 mm Plywood 200 mm Air Gap 20 mm Plywood

FIRST FLOOR FEATURES

R = 1.167 U = 0.857

EXTERIOR WALLS 20 mm Pine Timber Panels 16 mm Gypsum Insulation Plaster 95 mm Fiberglass Insulation 100 mm Plywood Structure

FIRST FLOOR WALLS

16 mm Painted Timber Oak

STUDIO FLOOR

R = 3.184 U = 0.314

30 mm Oak Timber Floor 70 mm Floor Screed 100 mm Cast Concrete

FIRST FLOOR

100 mm Urea formaldehyde foam insulation

R = 16.666 U = 0.060

CEILING 500 mm Fiberglass Board 100 mm Wooden Batten

GROUND FLOOR FEATURES

15 mm Gypsum Plaster Board 20 mm Oak Timber WINDOW Timber Frame Argon Gas Filled GROUND FLOOR WALLS

Triple Glazing Low E Glass, Clear

R = 4.001 U = 0.250

Ground Floor

GROUND FLOOR

20 mm Oak Timber 5 mm Plastic Membrane 300 mm Cast Concrete

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D A A P P L I C AT I O N H I G H L I G H T S 2019 DA Application (Assessment) A DA Application of a proposed design for a house in Ashfield.

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OTHER Leisure Sketches and Doodles A sample of my hand sketches and drawings.

Apart from architectural sketches, I enjoy drawing a range of subjects from fictional contexts, cartoon styles and doodling.

Recently I’ve been trying to become familiar with other medium such as alcohol based markers.

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