Graeme Deacon CV + Sample Portfolio

GRAEME DEACON

cv \ sample portfolio riba part II

graemedeacon@hotmail.co.uk (+44)07576265608

Contents CV 4 Gdańsk

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Vicenza 14 Associated Architects Part I Placements

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Logie & St. John’s (Cross) Parish Church Spire

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Jordanhill

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Montrave

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Blyth Brewing Co Labels

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Personal Statement

graemedeacon@hotmail.co.uk (+44)07576265608

I have recently completed my Masters of Architecture at The University of Dundee and I am looking to enhance my knowledge within the field through a full time Part II placement from June 2020, before beginning the preparations of working towards my Part III.

graemedeacon@hotmail.co.uk (+44)07576265608

University of Dundee MArch with Distinction BA Architecture (Honours) with Distinction City of Glasgow College HND Architectural Technologies (A)

I have a genuine drive for completing set goals and targets.

I relish any opportunity to work with others of the same determined and enthusiastic mindset. I have proven that I have a driven work ethic, always putting my everything into the task at hand. I work particularly well when faced with team based tasks, contributing new ideas and outlooks, carrying out comprehensive research and producing high quality work such as physical models, drawings and renders.

Jordanhill School Higher: Maths (A), Graphic Communications (A), History (B) English (C), Product Design (C), Physics (C)

Achievements Architecture 2020 \ The ‘Staff Award’ for Sustained Exemplary Work Highest grade of work throughout Masters year at the University of Dundee.

I have a keen interest in new and innovative sustainable architecture, in particular; materiality, social context, design methodologies and new interpretations of traditional construction techniques. This enthusiasm has been furthered with my appointment of Student Representative of all Scottish universities in the RIAS Sustainability Working Group.

2020 \ Featured in ‘Dynamic Stasis’ blog and Urban Realm for selected works at the University of Dundee’s Degree Show.

After a number of years focusing solely on the design aspects of architecture in university, I am eager to expand my knowledge of the full process and its ins and outs i.e. professional contracts, liaising with clients and being involved in a project from commission to completion. After obtaining considerable knowledge of the construction phase on my Part I placement, I am keen to further develop my skillset within the earlier stages of the design process before progressing to sit my Part III exams in due course.

2019 \ ‘Highest Grade Merit Award’ for achieving the highest grade of work throughout Honours year at the University of Dundee.

2019 \ Featured in ‘Dynamic Stasis’ blog for selected works at the University of Dundee’s Degree Show.

2012 \ ‘Best Design Award’ at the City of Glasgow College for the design of a visitor centre in Pollok Park.

Experience

Technical Skills

Associated Architects RIBA Part I Architectural Assistant 2017-2018 \ Summer 2019 Predominantly working on a new £20m mathematical sciences building for Warwick University on my part I placement, I undertook a wide variety of roles from client visuals to construction details at Stage 5, this allowed me to expand my technical knowledge in the design process whilst the build was on site. Working solely with the architect in the office, I was given great responsibilities with the complexity and the amount of work issued.

I was requested back in summer 2019 to assist the Leeds office on a tender package for a new £30 million medical sciences school at Bolton College where I worked remotely from home with the project architect.

Having a previous relationship, I was trusted with the sole responsibility of large packages of works including custom furniture design, bespoke brick detailing and interior design of the main lecture theatre and classrooms.

The remainder of the time was spent working on a refurbishment of Leeds University Biological Sciences building, a Grade II Chamberlin, Powell and Bon building.

The project was on site which required my packages to be turned around at a fast pace with a high level of accuracy.

AutoCAD 9 years \ detail drawing, presentation layouts, annotation, 3D modelling Revit 4 years \ detail drawing, presentation layouts, annotation, 3D modelling, rendering SketchUp 5 years \ 3D modelling, lighting, setting, rendering 3DS Studio Max 6 years \ 3D modelling, lighting, setting, rendering, basic animation Adobe Photoshop 10 years \ ability to use main feature proficiently to produce high quality images Adobe InDesign 5 years \ ability to construct high quality presentation documents Microsoft Word 15 years \ in-depth knowledge of main features, file handling and presentations

Atelier-M Architectural Consultant 2018-2019 A focus on bespoke housing allowed me to widen my knowledge of residential design and construction methods through the different design stages.

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Education

References James Hall Director Associated Architects j.hall@associated-architects.co.uk \ 01212336600 Colin Baillie Design Tutor University of Dundee c.x.baillie@dundee.ac.uk \ 07411808805 5

Below: Gdańsk Studio Collective Masterplan Master’s Thesis The proposed masterplan stitches together the former Imperial Shipyard, Henning Larsen Architects proposal and the existing city edge. The former shipyards were the birthplace of the solidarity movement and therefore the fundamental approach to the site was to respect the celebrated Road to Freedom and the relevant monuments that occupy the site. With a distinct lack of quality public green space within the city centre, the proposed park that runs the length of the proposal brought a much needed place to relax to both the existing and new communities.

Opposite: Gdańsk Intervention Master’s Thesis Situated at the end of the Road to Freedom, the site required a sensitive approach that both respected the historic fabric of the shipyard with contemporary design.

Currently, the Road to Freedom fizzles out to nothing.

A public square and church was proposed to create a gathering place for the community. The thesis focused on materiailty and it’s effect on the built environment.

The brick selected and the openings both pay homage to the shipyard’s historic buildings.

Above: Gdańsk Intervention Elevation study of the entrance to the proposed fire station that sits to the West of the square.

Right: Gdańsk Intervention Section through the entrance to the fire station. Although normally a private building closed off to the public, the proposal seeks to engage with the community by opening it’s fitness facilities to the general public.

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Below: Gdańsk Intervention Unfolded elevations of the church gardens and rejuvenated former fire station.

Opposite: Gdańsk Intervention Unfolded elevations of the proposed public square. To the East, the Administation Building where Lech Wałęsa was famous lifted on the shipyard workers shoulders after agreeing peace to end the protests of the Solidarity movement.

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Below: Gdańsk Intervention South Elevation of the proposal. The colonnade creates a formal entrance space, completing the square. The brickwork band to the proposal lines with the existing banding to the Administation Building. The sawtooth detail is a reinterpretation of a recurring detail throughout the shipyard buildings.

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Above: Gdańsk Intervention

Above: Gdańsk Intervention

Visual of the sawtooth detail and the self supporting brick flat arch above the loggia to the fire station.

Visual of the seating within the public sqaure. The continuation of the material between the ground and seating makes it appear as the seating has been pulled from the ground.

Right: Gdańsk Intervention Visual of the sawtooth detail and the self supporting brick flat arch above the colonnade that connects the former fire station and the church.

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Right: Gdańsk Intervention Isometric of the site and it’s context. The single storey building to the south is the Health and Safety building, where they signed the ten demands of the workers. The brickwork of the proposed uses a mix of the colours of both the Administration Building and the Health and Safety Building to provide a strong visual connection to it’s place.

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Below: Vicenza Masterplan BA Architecture (Honours) A 100 year masterplan of outside the Roman wall which currently isolates the historic core from the urban sprawl.

The intervention sees an introduction of a loose grid to bring a rational approach the urban blocks. The diagonal avenue leads onto a masterplan for the introduction of a university campus which would help bring younger people into the city to counter the issue of an ageing population within the region.

Opposite: Vicenza Masterplan BA Architecture (Honours) Located just within the confines of the Roman wall, a series of urban blocks are broken with a lack of street edges, gap sites and derelict buildings. The smaller scale intervention looks to rejuvenate this area with market places, an opera school and completing block edges to create courtyards, an urban form that can be seen throughout the city.

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Below: Vicenza Block Intervention Measured drawing study of Palladio’s Basilica Palladiana.

Right: Vicenza Block Intervention Cast concrete model showing the street condition within the rejuvenated block.

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Above: Vicenza Block Intervention

Above: Vicenza Block Intervention

Section through the intervention with flexible living and working spaces, allowing for future owners to develop as they require.

Massing model within the site model showing the widening of the junction within the intervention, a typical move in Italian towns to allow for socialising.

Right: Vicenza Block Intervention

Right: Vicenza Block Intervention

Render of a communal staircore complete with a bespoke railing detail. The pigmented concrete used takes precedent from the rendered faรงades which feature throughout the historic core.

Cast concrete model showing the street condition within the rejuvenated block.

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Below: Associated Architects Part I Placement

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The main atrium space within01 - First theFloorMathematical Sciences Building, the bold orange84520.00 draws the eye to the main circulation route with the furniture complimenting this move. Working closely with the manufacturers and Timber firrings to create 1:60 fall the design team, the space was tied together with the Metal Deck continuous use of the bold colour throughout the space.

Secondary steel to for curtain walling to S.E design

150mm Kingspan Thermaroof TR27 LPC/FM. Insulation to achieve an overall U-value of 0.12W/m2K

Right: Associated Architects Part I Placement

Timber fillet to form gutter

SFS or Similar to form upstand to underside of curtain walling

Single ply roofing membrane

Detail section of the internal lobby door detail to the curtain walling above at Warwick University Mathematical SFS upstand Sciences Building.

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External cladding system to sub-contractor design 150mm mineral wool board insulation EPDM

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SFS system to sub-contractor design to support automatic sliding door

SFS downstand to create bulkhead Insulated spandrel panel

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Below: Associated Architects Part I Placement Design of the bespoke storage unit within the primary labs at Leeds University Faculty of Biological Sciences.

This unit is now used throughout the building and has been suitably altered to use in other faculties.

Right: Logie & St. John’s (Cross) Parish Church Spire 2018 A competition entry to complete the church spire that was never completed. The glass bricks allow for a series of perforations suggesting the church opening up to heaven and also creates a lantern that allows for speckled light to create a softly lit reflection space below.

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Copyright of this drawing is vested in the Architect and it must not be copied or reproduced without consent. Only figured dimensions are to be taken from this drawing. All contractors must visit the site and be responsible for taking and checking all dimensions relative to their work.

Notify the Architect immediately of any variation between drawings and site conditions.

DO NOT SCALE OFF THIS DRAWING - IF IN DOUBT ASK. Where drawings are based on survey information received, surveys are available on request.

All drawings to be read in conjunction with all relevant Structural and M&E Engineers drawings and specifications.

H&S HAZARDS:

2no. Coat Racks with S/S Rails

Locker

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Significant hazards relative to the architectural design shown on this drawing have been assessed and highlighted with reasonable skill and care using a warning triangle system.

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Recycling

This drawing is to be read in conjunction with all other hazards/risks which have been identified and recorded within the construction phase H&S plan.

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It is assumed that all works on this drawing will be carried out by a competent contractor working, where appropriate, to an approved method statement.

Significant hazards are defined as: -

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· Those not likely to be obvious to a competent contractor or other designers. · Those of an unusual nature. · Those likely to be difficult to manage effectively.

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Client Supplied Medium Printer

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General Notes:

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Drawing shows design intent only; thickness of all materials by specialist sub-contractor.

All carcassing, shelving, and doors to be Laminate finish, colour TBC, unless noted otherwise.

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All metal drawer, locker, and cupboard fronts to be PCC coated to match Laminate.

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Reference Spacestor drawings for additional details Storage types and requirements to be confirmed to achieve 1.5 linear metres of shelving per desk space.

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Lockable high level cupboards with 2no. shelves in each

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Suspended pendant lighting soffit over printer

Notices: Magnetic whiteboard finish / Digital AV screen (in lieu of whiteboard)

Signage: vinyl cut letters.

Font, colour and text TBC.

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Top hinged mid level cupboards

Lockable cupboards

Signage for Recycling: vinyl cut letters.

Font, colour and text TBC.

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Power and data at Dado level with all cables running within hidden containment. Services to drop from soffit into 'storage unit' within PPC trunking

Lockable filing drawers

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Signage: Surface mounted s/s letters Font and text TBC.

Cupboards for recycle bins: stainless steel handles and locks.

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Feature colour laminate finish to side, rear, and ceiling of coat recess. Colour TBC.

Staff lockers with digital combination locks

Vinyl cut lettering to lockers or otherwise as per manufacturer's specification

Stainless steel finish hanging rail

Timber fins around Print Station.

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Associated Architects LLP Registered in England & Wales OC304503

www.associated-architects.co.uk Tel: 0121 233 6600 Associated Architects, 1 Severn Street Place, Birmingham, B1 1SE

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Cut-outs in counter top for recycling

Faculty of Biological Sciences Refurbishment Stainless steel finish hanging rail

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Fitted Furniture - Storage Wall and Print Zone Stage:

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Stage 5 Drawn By:

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Below + Right: Jordanhill 2018 C

A This restoration of a Victorian dwelling included a seriesB of drawings and problem solving before beginning the works, which ranged from painting to fitting bathrooms.

Having learned a huge amount from the restoration, including how to fit a toilet or build a partition, the knowledge is confidently applied in practice.

A humble kitchen extension was added to the terraced house in the West End of Glasgow. Allowing the family more space to cook and relax with the ability to break out into the garden space.

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Below: Montrave Estate 2017 Competition entry to create an interactive art piece within the Montrave Estate near Cupar. The visual below uses a paper model to show the proposal montaged in place.

Above + Right: Blyth Brewing Co. 2017 Commissioned to create branding for a start up micro brewery in Dundee. The bottle labels shown are the selected designs for their IPA and pear cider.

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Below + Right: Material Matters BA (Honours) An exploration into the importance of material. Taking precedent from the works of Rachel Whiteread, the process explored the process of casting within the unusual. Solely from the use of form, the audience are able to understand what the object should be but the once comfortable, warm and restful cushion becomes dysfunctional and cold when material is not prioritised.

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