Christopher Sinden - Architecture Portfolio

PORTFOLIO ARCHITECTURE

Selected works academic + office

Pretoria / South Africa

Christopher Sinden

02 / 10 / 1996

"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.

Contact

RSA +27 73 170 8465

NL +31 6 254 91926

CSinden96@gmail.com

Experience:

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

Education:

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

Languages:

Afrikaans

English

Dutch Native Advanced Beginner

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University Of Technology Cape Town Facade Retreat Into Your Craft University Campus Artisan Household Boston Centre Architecture Photography

University Final University Project, showcasing my University of Technology Design, incorporating the context and circulation of the site.

University Façade study, balancing existing and new

University Timber bench that mimics nature

University Architecture campus that connects and moves

University Home that separates work and life balance

Office Work. This is a small hobby/fascination of mine in the Architecture Profession

01 University Of Technology

Location: Cape Town / South Africa

Project Type: University

Responsible: Individual Project

Software: Revit/Lumion/Photoshop/Illustrator

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 islelike columns, this creating a fluidity for the public to walk through and embrace the building itself

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.

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.

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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 Pre-Casted 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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Existing Façade

Proposed Façade

03 Retreat Into Your Craft

Location: N/A

Project Type: University

Responsible: Individual Project

Software: Sketchup/Lumion

The purpose of the project was think conceptually, spatially and 3-D with the intention to explore the crafting of space and form by using materiality as an expression of making, which creates particular environments and provokes emotions

The comfortable bamboo/timber styled chair, creates a seamless yet protective shell that covers the occupant from the natural elements for example wind and sound The installation is created purposefully for an escape from the city life The wooden timber and bamboo are used, because it gives not only warm feeling, but creates good sound insulation. The occupant will feel and smell the materials and visualize that they are in nature.

04 University Campus

Location: Cape Town

Project Type: University

Responsible: Individual Project

Software: Sketchup/Lumion/Photoshop

The architecture campus project involved designing a 4-storey university, that involves an auditorium, cafeteria, 3 studios, library, offices and a green roof

My approach towards the brief, was to use a lift as the engine/ heart of the building, while layering the different levels around the center piece The main goal was to create a continuous flow inside the campus and incorporating movement Each floor thus creates a certain visual engagement towards the above and below floors

05 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

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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Boston Centre

Location: Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa

Project Type: Office Work/Private Client

Responsible: Responsible to managing the Revit Model as is.

Software: Revit/Lumion

Using the buildings existing envelope to expand internally its apartment capabilities and provide aesthetic valuable return on the property.

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 ongoing success.

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

San Salvador/Spain

San Salvador/Spain

Rendez-vous a la samaritaine - Paris

Rijksmuseum (the passage) – Amsterdam/The Netherlands