Daniel Wright - PORTFOLIO 2023 by Daniel Wright

Daniel Wright | Architecture Portfolio

Welcome to my portfolio, and thank you for reading! In this document you will find selected works from:

• Final year Architecture BA (Hons) at Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne (2022-23)

• Study abroad year at VIA University College in Denmark. Studying Architectural Technology and Construction Management (2021-22)

Across my studies, I have strongly valued the quality and precision that can come from a workflow that involves a range of programmes.

I have used the various projects in my studies as an opportunity to become more comfortable with CAD and Bim softwares that are popular in the industry.

To best communicate skills using different tools, the programmes involved are listed below many of the drawings in this document, such as in the example below:

Danielwright200201@gmail.com

@Danwrightarch

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A-Level Fine Art final exam piece, architectural language collage of the Woodhorn coal mining Coillery in Ashington, Northumberland [charcoal + eraser]

Scavenger Hub - Electronics repair hub 01 Memory Lane - Community archive & maker-space 02 Multi-storey Buildings 03 Projects @ Northumbria University, England: Projects @ VIA University College, Denmark: Refurbishment and Conversion 04

The Scavenger Hub re-interprets Hebburn’s historic Hawthorne Leslie & Co ship repair yard in the modern context of excessive industrial energy use and our climate crisis. As part of the scheme, wider strategic interventions intend to regenerate the ecological condition of the Tyneside site and reopen the riverside to the public.

By pooling the resources and expertise of the local community, the Hub can address anti-consumer ‘Right to Repair’ challenges and mitigate the E-waste produced by excessive consumption of personal electronics. By providing community makerspaces and training volunteers to lead ‘social repair’ events, the Hub aims to build a well-connected, resilient local community that is empowered and encouraged to reduce waste.

Final Year Project: Scavenger Hub - “Rediscovering how to ‘Make Do and Mend’ in the Digital Age” 01

Bird’s eye view of final proposal [Model & Linework: Sketch-up + AutoCAD + Illustrator] [Render: Enscape + Photoshop]

‘Linear pier’ Parti sketch

Partial facade elevation [Linework: Sketch-up + Illustrator] [Render: Photoshop]

3.6m ‘major frame’ column | 3.6m ‘major frame’ lintel and beams | 1.2m ‘minor frame’ column and beams [Model & Linework: Sketch-up + Illustrator] [Render: Enscape + Photoshop]

Technical short section [Sketch-up + AutoCAD]

The Hub is supported by a ‘major and minor’ modular frame system, consisting of 3.6m and 1.2m units. The post-and-beam timber structure is inspired by the de-constructible platforms that once allowed Hebburn’s shipyard workers to access any part of a ship hull for repair works. While ‘social repair’ workspaces are kept flexible to respond to changing user needs, the building programme also includes ‘rocks’, spaces with functional criteria that best remain permanent. Sanitary spaces, machinery labs and storage are key ‘rocks’ that guide foot traffic in the Hub.

Sketch of the original shipyard’s post & beam temporary timber structures

Axonometric plan view [Model & Linework: Sketch-up + AutoCAD + Illustrator] [Render: Enscape + Photoshop]

Developed parti sketch of ‘Rocks and Frame’ and exploration of modular structure 1:100 scale test model for arranging functional programme

Exploded axonometic technical section [Sketch-up + AutoCAD + Illustrator + Enscape + Photoshop]

Accessible Green Roof & Ceiling Key:

1.Natural substrate 200mm (BauderGREEN SUB-IM UK or similar)

2.Filtration, drainage and protection layers 50mm (BauderGREEN FV 125, DSE 40 & FSM 100 or similar)

3.Waterproof vapour barrier layer (Tyvek AirGuard or similar)

4. Soft insulation batt 400mm (Thermafleece Natrahemp or similar)

5.Timber I-Joist 400mm (STEICO 60 or similar)

1.2m Exploded Glazing Module Key:

6. Softwood plywood 18mm (Hanson Non-toxic Pure Glue Eco or similar)

7. 50x50mm softwood batten (Lawsons PAR timber or similar)

8. Soft insulation batt infill (Thermafleece Natrahemp or similar)

9. Insulation Panel 100mm (STEICO Flex or similar) with vapour barrier layer (Tyvek AirGuard or similar) on inner side

External Walkway Key:

13. 100x200mm C24 sawn carcass timber (George Hill Timber or similar)

14.Timber I-Joist 100mm (STEICO 60 or similar)

15. 50x200mm C24 sawn carcassing timber (George Hill Timber or similar)

16. 50x50mm

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 9 10 11 12 S4 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 24 S5 S2 S3 S1 23 21 27 28 29 26 25

softwood batten (Lawsons PAR timber or similar)

25mmx300mm

similar) Suspended Floor Key: 18. Planed pine timber board 25mmx300mm (Alsford or similar) 19. Acoustic underlayment 25mm (STEICO Wood Fibre Underlayment or similar) 20. Soft insulation

200mm

Natrahemp or similar)

I-Joist 200mm

similar)

Soft

Natrahemp or similar) 23.Timber I-Joist 300mm (STEICO 60 or similar) Primary Structure Key: (Quey Timber, George Hill Timber or similar) 25. “Minor Frame Column” 100x300 C24 sawn carcass timber with receiving T-junction steel flitch plates with L-brackets 26. “Minor Frame Beam” - 100x200 C24 sawn carcass timber with receiving T-junction steel flitch plates 27. “Major Frame Lintel” - 100x300 C24 sawn carcassing timber with receiving T-junction steel flitch plates Building Services Key: 1.Pendent sprinkler system water pipe (Rapidrop or similar) 2.MVHR air ducting (Ductmaster Thermal or similar) 3. MVHR air exchange & purge ventilation (IAQPurge or similar) 4.Adjustable insulated passive wall ventilation (TEK Acoustic Wall or similar) 5. 2-Gang floor sockets (Schneider or similar) 10.Reclaimed corrugated steel cladding from the Leslie Hawthorne warehouse 11. Insulated window mount (Velux BDX Frame or similar) 12. Alu-clad timber frame triple glazed window (Zylefenster or similar) 24. External grade structural plywood subfloor 22mm (Hanson Non-Toxic Pure Glue Eco or similar) 28. “Major Frame Beam” - 100x300 C24 sawn carcass timber with 10mm diameter steel bolts 29. “Major Frame Column” 100x300 C24 sawn carcass timber with steel mounting plate with 10mm diameter receiving holes for bolts.

17. Planed oak timber board

(Alsford or

batt

(Thermafleece

21.Timber

(STEICO 60 or

22.

insulation batt 300mm (Thermafleece

Development model with close-ups [Sketch-up + Enscape + Illustrator + Photoshop] Facade module details [Sketch-up + AutoCAD] Short section [Sketch-up + Enscape + Illustrator + Photoshop] Key perspective views [Sketch-up + Enscape + Illustrator + Photoshop] 1:2 Window module model

This project explores a proposal for the Newcastle “Cultural and Creative Zone” in the city centre. The response focuses on community resources and opportunities, with a photographic archive space of city photography, digital makerspaces and group study spaces.

These spaces are all connected with an ‘internal street’ directly inspired by the historic chares of Newcastle’s 19th and 20th century architecture.

1:100 Scale development model Renovation phase plan [Sketch-Up + Illustrator] Library short section [Revit + Sketch-up + Illustrator + Photoshop] East elevation [Revit + Sketch-up + AutoCAD + Illustrator + Photoshop] Site plan [Revit + AutoCAD + Illustrator + Photoshop] North elevation [Revit + Sketch-up + AutoCAD + Illustrator + Photoshop]

‘Chares surface impressions’ architectural language model in plaster.

Ground floor plan [Revit + AutoCAD + Illustrator]

Technical perspective section with building services and finishes specification [Revit + Sketch-Up + AutoCAD + Illustrator + Photoshop]

Chares language collage of local archival photography [Photoshop]

Library Lounge 1m Floor Plan: Ground Floor - 1:100 Tilley's Kitchen Cafe Entrance Lobby Library Entrance Lobby Library Lounge Library Lounge Group Room Group Room Kitchen Storage

1 #1: Skylights: •40 degree angle & double height rooms directs sunlight onto masonry, activating thermal mass, visual/ thermal sensory qualities & diffusing light evenly. 6 7 8 5 #2: Exposed Soffit Services: •Sprinkler & MVHR vent routes are neatly ordered and run along the exposed soffits, following the pattern of CLT panel joint lines & coloured to blend in. 2 4 #4: Subtle Lighting Fixtures: 500-lux LED fixtures are mounted slightly above the shelving, a background element when unused. Wires are routed through the corners of shelving to the floor cavity. 3 #3: Smoke Alarm & Security Camera #5: Power Sockets: •Routed cavity made into CLT post-construction, connected to wire sheath in floor cavity. Opening covered by similar timber off-cut. #6: Subfloor Services: In-floor heating pipes with diffuser plates localises heating around workplaces in the larger space. •Rockwool acoustic insulation reduces impact sound travelling into surrounding spaces. #7: Concrete Lintels: •Retained masonry wall features new large openings to connect nearby spaces. Rough concrete lintels support structural changes & add visual/textural contrast. #8: Decorative Masonry Plinths: •Masonry from site demolition is re-used to create plinths for CLT panels, additional thermal mass and decorative relief features. 9 #9: Eastern Glazing: A 25% glazing ratio on the facade to provides side-lighting. •Opens to provide passive ventilation that circulates fresh air upwards in a stack flow. #10: Timber Finish: Hemp Oil: Non-VOC, odourless & allergy free. Matte, colourless finish to diffuse light & emphasise natural textures. Rough sanding texture on floors to reduce slippage risk. 10

Ground floor plan [Revit + AutoCAD + Illustrator]

Part elevation [Revit + AutoCAD + Illustrator + Photoshop]

[Sketch-up + Enscape + Illustrator + Photoshop]

12 13 11

3D upper facade & roof junction [Sketch-up + AutoCAD + Illustrator] Exploded facade bay design [Sketch-up + Enscape + Illustrator + Photoshop]

South elevation [Revit + Illustrator + Photoshop]

Study Abroad Project: Multi-Storey Buildings

This project explored new-build construction with CLT panels. My role involved iterating on the building massing for passive daylighting and ventilation, and key visual work for our mock-tender presentation boards.

North elevation [Revit + Illustrator + Photoshop]

West elevation [Revit + Illustrator + Photoshop]

Ground floor plan [Revit + Illustrator + Photoshop]

view [Revit + Illustrator + Photoshop]

East elevation [Revit + Illustrator + Photoshop]

External perspective [Revit +Twinmotion + Photoshop]

Roof yard

Additional drainage flashing underneath the tiles leads out any stray water in the event the tiles are penetrated, assuring no standing water causes long-term damage.

The overlap between pantiles and zinc tiles ensures a continuous drainage surface on the roof that is not impacted by splashing.

Even across the transition between roof constructions, continuous sub-structure ventilation assures proper management of humidity and condensate no matter which season

The rafters, both old and new, continue beyond the insulation. But the upper area of the attic remains inaccessible and ventilated by outside air, beyond the thermal layer.

The airtight layer travels consistently between the roof and wall structure, improving heat retention and vapour management.

The new steel structure provides structural support to the timber structure, in areas where existing rafters have been cut.

3D eave detail [Sketch-up + Enscape + Illustrator + Photoshop]

Extention-to-original roof technical cross section [Revit + AutoCAD]

Study Abroad Project: Refurbishment & Conversion 04

This project involved the retrofit of a mid 20th century masonry apartment block with steelframe extensions and improvements to thermal energy efficiency to bring the space to modern standards.

My role focused on the retrofit of the roof and the retention of the original timber rafters with new extension boards to meet passivhaus insulation standards, a full re-cladding with reclaimed tiles, designing the steel-frame dormer extensions for the top floor and vastly improving the roof airtightness to support MVHR use.

attached to each original rafter, which are apart. Rafters are attached to the inside of either side of the central partition wall to provide the extended construction the shape and cut profile, see drawings: the placement & interaction with the roof

Airtightness continuity detail [Sketch-up + AutoCAD]

Roof extension details [Sketch-up + Enscape + Illustrator + Photoshop]

VIA Built Environment & Engineering PROJECT: SUBJECT: DRAWN BY: SCALE: CLASS: DATE: Bring ideas to life VIA University College [All dimensions shown are in millimeters] 01/07/2022 Østerled 3A-3B Housing Renovation Daniel Steven Wright Detail 2 1:20 Flat Roof to Pitched Roof & Skylight New External Wall U-value: 0.15 Fire Class: REI 60

1310 1080 1800 05.37: The Dwelling 'Fire Compartment' is completely contained within: -A cladding layer of K2 30 A2-s1,d0 -REI 60+ Bauma Deck & Masonry External Wall. The cladding terminates only into window/door openings and into the existing fire resistant structure. All steel beams are protected for long enough to allow escape by the stairways or rescue activities from the balcony by the fire service. Converted Pitched Roof: U-Value: 0.104 w/m2k Fire Class: REI 30 New Extension Roof: U-Value: 0.113 w/m2k Fire Class: REI 60 05.32.03 05.35.03 Detail: Flat Roof to Extension Wall 05.35.02 Detail: Flat Roof (with Steel Beam) 05.35.01 Detail: Pitched Roof to Flat Roof 05.32.02 Detail: Pitched Roof Peak 05.34.01 Detail: Skylight Upper 05.34.02 Detail: Skylight Lower 05.33.01 Detail: Eave T2 Skylight Opening Rafter: For Profile see drawing: 05.31.04 T3 Extension Roof & Steel Connector Rafter: For Profile see drawing: 05.31.05

VIA Built Environment & Engineering PROJECT: SUBJECT: DRAWN BY: SCALE: CLASS: DATE: Bring ideas to life VIA University College [All dimensions shown are in millimeters] 01/07/2022 Østerled 3A-3B Housing Renovation Daniel Steven Wright Detail Roof to Extension Wall Continuity Guide 1:10 Roof to Extension Wall Continuity Guide A gutter drain is used at the intersection between components, catching any drained water from the sides of the Extension roof. Battens are cut short early to not overlap the drain and allow the tiles to lead water into it. The wall's wind-tight membrane layer continues under the drain, overlapping with the underroof membrane and forming a continuous climate seal around the exterior of the roof and extensions. The mounted external cladding of the wall is cut to follow the slope of the roof and terminates above the drain, serving as a significant ventilation intake/exhaust for the extension roof. Internally exposed wall constructions are clad in identical cladding to the roof to form a continuous fire protection layer. Continuity of critical layers: -Insulation -Vapour Membrane/Airtight Layer -Fire protection -Ventilation Openings Continuity between critical layers is a priority for the construction design. Care should be taken to remove gaps that reduce the effectiveness of the structure. The vapour/airtight layer from the roof continues along the interior sides of the wall, wrapping around the wall end and continuous with the membrane underneath the cladding board mounting See Detail 05.32.01 for roof construction Prefabrication Specialist Work 05.32.06 Rafter module specifications [AutoCAD]

1:50 - T2 Rafter Cross-Section: Skylight Opening with Rafter and Header Beam Placement 1:20 - T3 Rafter Cross-Section: Mechanical Connection between rafters & steel beam with fire covering outline Cut Rafter Context: See drawings 05.31.03-05 for detailed component specification T1: Full-Length Rafter: T2: Skylight Opening Rafters: T3: Beam-attaching Rafter: 24 units. 6 units. 13 units.

detail: 05.32.01

Got any questions? Get in touch! Danielwright200201@gmail.com @Danwrightarch www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-wright-arch/