Christopher Sinden Architecture Portfolio

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO Office work & selected academy works

Experience:

Christopher Sinden

Pretoria / South Africa

2020 - present

Lightspace Architects Worked on Micro-Apartment & Commercial Developments

2019 - 2020

Human Architecture Worked Residential Urban Housing Developments

2016 - 2018

HdV Architects Worked Medical, Residential and Educational Developments

02 / 10 / 1996

Education: "Architecture is not static; it must constantly evolve to meet the demands of a changing world shaped by technology and culture." - Daniel Libeskind From an early age in South Africa, I looked at the world as a “LEGO set.” Every little piece of the world was like a colourful Lego Brick that was pieced together creating a masterpiece that constantly changes.

That is how I pictured Architects. Lego Artists of the world.

2020 - 2021

Advanced Diploma / Bachelor's Degree at CPUT in Architecture Technology

2017 - 2019

National Diploma at CPUT in Architecture Technology

Softwares: REVIT/BIM AUTOCAD SKETCHUP LUMION PHOTOSHOP LIGHTROOM

Contact RSA +27 73 170 8465

Languages:

NL +31 6 254 91926

Afrikaans English Dutch

CSinden96@gmail.com

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Neighbourgood Reserve

Tramways

Boston Centre

University Campus

Cape Town Facade

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Artisan Household

Architecture Photography

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01 - neighbourgood reserve Year: 2022 Team: Lightspace Architects Type: Mixed-Use Apartments Role: Architect/Construction Drawing Draftsmen Status: Completed Situated in the heart of central Cape Town opposite the Company Gardens, this 18th century building is rich with history and reflects design themes that resemble its original use as the African Banking Corporation over 150 years ago.

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All 35 apartments are studio lofts that offer volume with 4.1 m floor-to-ceiling heights and a contemporary finish that provides a

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refreshing contrast to its prestigious heritage.

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Main Roles: Surveying the existing frame structures internally on-site and conveying/modeling findings into Revit/BIM for concept and design developement to follow.

Create Concept and Design Developement Drawings based on clientmeetings.

Consulting with consultants regarding structural and service demand of building.

Creating Construction Drawings in Revit in accordance with client and consultant brief.

Detailing, modelling, creating schedules and designing expansion deck on the 4th Storey.

Snagging and service coordination onsite with the General Builder/Site Inspecter.

General weekly meetings to keep deadlines on-time.

Design, model and creating Construction Details of new insulated roof.

Front Facade

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The purpose of the project was to reuse the existing 18th century building from the inside. Capitalising on the internal framework of the project. The internal framework surrounded by constructing new layouts from the basement to the 4th Storey Deck. The main alterations were the new internal fitout, middle double pitched roof

section and the 4th storey Deck.

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GALVANISED STEEL POST AND BEAM STRUCTURE PERGOLA, FIXED TO CONCRETE COLUMNS

TIMBER TONGUE

AND GROOVE DECKING

TIMBER BEAMS FIXED TO CONCRETE WALLS WITH STEEL TIES/BRACKETS

AAC CONCRETE BLOCK SUPPORT WALLS

Deck Extension Axo-3d Perspective

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Window Head Detail

Threshold Detail

Deck Extension Perspective Section

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Existing Tiled Roof

Timber Rafter and purlin Structure

Roof Detail Connection

ISO-Board Insulation Panels

Double Pitched Roof and Apartment Axo

Section Through Apartments and Roof

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02 - tramways Year: 2022 Team: Lightspace Architects Type: Commercial Role: Construction Drawing Draftsmen/Rendering/Documentation Status: Completed Situated in the heart of Diep River precint and with close proximity to the Diep River Station, Tramways Village offers retail space that is easily accessible to the public use.

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Main Roles: Surveying the existing frame structures internally and externally on-site and conveying/modeling findings into Revit/BIM for concept and design developement to follow by myself and Co-Project Architects.

Convert previous Autocad drawings to Revit and work with collaboration with the structural and civil engineer, to focus construction solutions onto the existing building.

Coordinate all service and structural engineers and consultants to meet deadlines.

Formulate weekly site visits and communicate with builder regarding discrepancies/delays.

Coordinate with Local Authorities to complete Municipality Drawings.

Coordinate Civil Drawings with Architects drawings via Linking multiple CAD drawings into Revit/BIM.

The Design Intent was to create a vibrant and refreshing intake on the context with modern steel and contemporary design to enhance the identity of the surroundings as well as the site.

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IBR Aluminium Roof Sheeting NORTH ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION

Steel roof structure

WEST ELEVATION

Existing and New structure

New staircase

Axonometric 3d Perspective

EAST ELEVATION

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Galvanised steel balustrades

NORTH ELEVATION RENDERING WITH LUMION

Galvanised steel handrails

NORTH-WEST ELEVATION RENDERING WITH LUMION

WEST ELEVATION RENDERING WITH LUMION

NEW CONCRETE STAIRCASE

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WINDOW TO ROOF DETAIL - A

WINDOW TO ROOF DETAIL - B

WINDOW HEAD TO ROOF DETAIL

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03 – boston centre Year: 2024 Team: Lightspace Architects Type: Mixed-Use Apartments Role: Architect/Construction Drawing Draftsmen/Modeller and Service Coordination Status: Completed Using the buildings existing envelope to expand internally its apartment capabilities and provide aesthetic valuable return on the property in the Bellville area.

Findings: The most conclusive findings, were the multiple implications the site had on the project, due to the fact the building had different zoning schemes on the ground floor and upper floors. With an extreme tight budget, re-using the outer and inner shell of the building was the main driving force to implement cost-effective apartment design choices that ultimately made the project an

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Main Roles: Surveying the existing frame structures internally on-site and conveying/modeling findings into Revit/BIM for concept and design developement to follow.

Create Concept and Design Developement Drawings based on clientmeetings.

Consulting with consultants regarding structural and service demand of building.

Assist Principal Architect with coordinating deadlines and service design coordination with mechanical and structural engineer.

Produce Demolition Stage Layouts for specific deadlines on different time frames.

Implement Point Cloud Model Into own REVIT/BIM Model to produce surveying quality control results.

Liaison with Aluminium and Steel manufacturer drawing details and compare with site-restrictions and parameters.

Produce multiple kitchen, floor layout and rendering design options for client and share-holders.

Produce calculating cost estimates for client as a Quantity Surveyor was not appointed.

Calculate Natural ventilation and natural sunlight calculations.

Design with structural engineer a 1st storey ramp for parking.

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AXONOMETRIC SECTION

AXONOMETRIC 3D

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TYPICAL APARTEMENT LAYOUT 3D WITH NEW ALUMINIUM WINDOWS FIXED INTO EXISTING

STRUCTURAL OPENINGS

LUMION GENERATED 3D FLOOR PLAN

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NORTH ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION

EAST ELEVATION

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04 – university campus Year: N/A Team:Christopher Sinden Type: University Role: Architect Status: Concept University Project The projects intent was to design a university that is situated on an open piece of land in the heart of Cape Town. Surrounded by existing context such as buildings, schools and parks.

My approach was to illustrate the existing brick pattern language surrounding the environment with perforation as my drive. The building itself creates direction with its angular roof and isle-like columns, this creating a fluidity for the public to walk through and embrace the building itself.

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Main Roles: Design a university using site analysis and context influence statistics, such as schools, shops, and public areas.

Reuse the university as a drive of openness to stimulate the essence of an open university.

Design from Concept to Design Development plans using Revit, Lumion and photoshop.

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01 - University of Technology

Phase 1 – Bulk of Site Relation towards context building to be considered Circulation a prime driver for concept.

Engagement with Cultural changes to be implemented.

Phase 2 – Allowing for pedestrian flow from CPT High The focus is to create engagement with all views and nodes of the site, by creating pathways and primary and secondary entrances to the site and with the University.

Phase 3 – More organic bulk Changing the bulk to more organic, opposes the surrounding formal square context to a more informal and natural circulation and engagement with the site. Allowing angular shapes mimicking the slope of Avenue Street, the site allows multiple axes.

Phase 4 – Pathway cut through building The angular walls invite the pedestrians towards the building by walking underneath the 2nd storey.

This create a massive door or entrance towards the site as more and more smaller pathways lead towards the central courtyard of the building.

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01 - University of Technology

SOUTH EAST ELEVATION

The university intent is to become a building that embraces public movement from one area to another without disruption.

The building was not designed to become an object but rather a guide for the public.

NORTH WEST ELEVATION

NORTH EAST ELEVATION

SOUTH WEST ELEVATION

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AXONOMETRIC 3D PERSPECTIVE

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02 – Cape Town Façade

05 – cape town façade Location: Cape Town / South Africa Project Type: University Responsible: Individual Project Software: Revit/Lumion/Photoshop

This projects intent was to create a new façade situated on 33 Waterkant, Cape Town to an existing concrete frame structure building.

During the parti analysis, I concluded using the existing structural pattern of the existing façade as a means of historical preference towards how every grid is connected, while each space of Cape Town is changeable through light. I thus created a PreCasted Concrete façade that showcases the interchangeable light penetration voids through the façade that would create different experiences as from interior and exterior.

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02 – Cape Town Façade

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FAÇADE CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

PARTIAL FAÇADE CONSTRUCTION STUDY

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05 – Artisan Household

06 – artisan household Location: Cape Town CBD Project Type: University Responsible: Individual Project Software: Revit/Lumion/Photoshop

The purpose of this assignment, was to illustrate the finer details of the architectural design process and decisions into reality. I had to understand the technology of my design as well as its materiality and hierarchy.

This Artisan House-Hold was designed to establish a balanced relationship between work and life.

The separation of the floors, meant adequate space adaptation to formulate design choices that is unique to its Cape Town context.

Main Role: Design an artisan home from concept to design development to construction detailing using various technology detail and methods as well as materials in Revit.

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05 – Artisan Household

B.1– CALL OUT GREEN ROOF 2D DETAIL SCALE 1:5

A.1 – CALL OUT RAFTER 2D DETAIL SCALE 1:5

A.2 – CALL OUT SKYLIGHT 2D DETAIL SCALE 1:5

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07 – Architecture Photography

07 – architecture photography Location: As Indicated Project Type: Architecture Photography

During my time as an architect student, I fell in love with Architecture Photography. It was a way for me to make the buildings still with a capture of a moment. I think everyone should do Architecture Photography, because it encapsulates the essence of a structure that are sometimes seen, forgotten or built. Attached I have images that I’ve taken as a student, tourist, employee and capturer of the world.

San Salvador/Spain

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07 – Architecture Photography

Rendez-vous a la samaritaine - Paris

Rijksmuseum (the passage) – Amsterdam/The Netherlands

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