- Gained hands-on experience across the full building process, from residential to large-scale multi-story projects
- Interpreted construction documentation and applied detailed knowledge of construction practices
- Developed a deep understanding of building processes, details, and construction culture
- Solved complex construction problems and collaborated in teams to complete tasks
- Worked alongside a range of trades and professionals, enhancing teamwork and communication skills
FRENCH CONNECTION UNTED KINGDOM (FCUK)
Chadstone November 2017 - October 2019
- Organisation and replenishment of stock
- Customer Service
- Design Advice and Reassurance - Organisational skills
- Learnt to work effectively in a smaller team
RITCHIES SUPA IGA
Mt Waverley March 2014 - August 2016, 2020
- Organisation and replenishment of stock
- Organisational Skills - Efficiency
- Working in a large coordinated team
POTTERY BARN +
Chadstone November 2019 -
- Provided Interior Design Advice
- Customer Service and reassurance on $5-20,000 purchases
- Client communication and design consultation on an architectural scale
- Understanding of scale in relation to furniture
REFERENCES
LAROY KOLONI
MADDI TITTERTON
ARJUNA BENSON
JAMES D. FISHER SHANNON HOARE
A multi-storey university building designed entirely in accordance with Australian codes and standards, with full construction documentation. A group project to learn/showcase our technical skills. Subject : Tech 4
Tutor : Kenneth Wong
KAHN TOWER BUBBLE
On the corner of Bouverie and Queensberry Street, our 9-storey architecture building serves as a premier creation space, inviting individuals to observe, absorb, and create with consequence. It integrates design inspirations from Louis Kahn and Frank Lloyd Wright, harmonises with the surrounding context, and establishes a strong connection with RMIT’s overall campus. With its flexible spaces, publicly accessible areas, and thoughtful attention to light and atmosphere, the building aims to inspire creativity, collaboration, and meaningful engagement within the university community.
My responsibilities were in concept development, ensuring everything was designed in accordance with the applicable NCC and Australian Standards, the entirety of the construction details, as well as bathroom planning and documentation.
Site Address: 81 Bouverie Street, Carlton Vic 3053
LOCATION, SITE AND EXISTING CONDITIONS
Building:
The site is 81 Bouverie Street, Carlton Vic 3053. It is currently occupied by a 2 storey vacant building that was previously a “Tyrepower
The site measures 23.4 meters along the West to East perimeter and 19.8 meters along the North to South perimeter
Surrounds:
The building to the north across Queensbury Street is constructed from a mix of brick and concrete, to the east is a scape building with a multicoloured façade. Majority of the surrounding buildings are brick, concrete or some other form of masonry.
There are gumtrees running down the centre of Bouverie and Queensbury street. The area is quiet with most traffic on Queensbury. A cafe in the building to the west, and another to the south.
PROJECT/NEW BUILDING
Typology: A new RMIT University Architecture Hub is to be designed for the site
Users:
The intended users are both students and Staff with amenity to be provided for both. Students ranging from first year through to PHD and more of a focus on tutors with a direct interaction with students, and creative roles
Architectural Programme:
The building should serve as a an all encompassing university architecture building and provide all the amenity necessary
A library to house architecture books, specifically Peter Corrigan s Recently Donated Personal Library Lecture Theatres, for smaller groups of roughly 50-100 persons, a minimum of two to allow for multiple lectures at once Creative/collaborative Office space for tutors. Designed for moderation of work, collaboration in creation between multiple groups.
Areas for exhibition of students, tutors and professionals work Kiosk/Café Space Bike storage
KHAN BUBBLE
Our design for RMIT s new Frank Lloyd Wright, while
Drawing from Kahn s Exeter to create a warm and enduring ble-height spaces and mezzanines, not only pays homage to his area.
The façade features a hit-and-miss sense of privacy and quiet daylight within the building, tion into key spaces.
At the ground level, a publicly their work, engage with professional to serve both students and needs whether for collaboration
Positioned at the northeastern forcing its connection to the ing takes on the presence urban fabric.
A defining feature of the ing in the outer façade. This vironment for focused study levels.
In summary, our nine-storey integrating influences from sphere, the building fosters
new architecture building draws inspiration from architectural masters such as Louis Kahn and also responding to its surrounding urban context.
Exeter Library, we incorporated a material palette of concrete and native blackbutt timber enduring interior. The influence of Wright s SC Johnson Tower is reflected in the use of doumezzanines, enhancing spatial connectivity. The brick façade, inspired by Kahn s circular motifs, his work but also harmonizes with the predominantly brick architecture of the surrounding
hit-and-miss brick pattern, allowing filtered natural light to penetrate while maintaining a quiet observation offering inhabitants the ability to watch while remaining unseen. To maximize building, the core is positioned along the southern boundary, ensuring deep natural light penetra-
publicly accessible café and exhibition space provide opportunities for students to showcase professional exhibitions, and witness the real-world impact of architectural design. Designed and faculty, the building offers flexible learning and workspaces that adapt to different collaboration or independent study.
northeastern corner of RMIT s City Campus, the building is aligned parallel to Swanston Street, reinthe university s central spine. Inspired by Kahn s fascination with Scottish brochs, the buildpresence of a watchtower its form and materiality establishing a strong visual landmark within the
design is the library, a key study space that distinguishes itself with a large, sculpted openThis intervention creates a distinct atmosphere within the building, offering an inspiring enstudy while maintaining the sense of enclosure and privacy provided by the brickwork on other
nine-storey architecture building is conceived as a space for creation, learning, and engagement. By from architectural icons, responding to its context, and prioritizing light, flexibility, and atmofosters creativity, collaboration, and meaningful interaction within the university community.
This design is an aquatic centre located at 31 Surrey Drive, Box Hill, developed as part of a group project focused on creating a buildable and environmentally responsive outcome. The design features a catenary roof inspired by Frei Otto, using a combination of steel and partial timber construction. Solar panels are optimally positioned for sun exposure, and rainwater is harvested through integrated tanks.
My focus within the group was on connection detailing, construction documentation, material selection, and research into building services to support overall building performance.
Subject :Technology 3
Tutor : Babak Kahvazadeh
Level : 4
Score : HD
Over A decade of Carpentry Experience
My father is a carpenter, as was his own. I started working in carpentry from the age of about 12, having helped stand my first roof at 14. A lot of my work has been on residential and retirement homes, as well as some large 3-4 storey projects. I’ve worked across the entirety of the building stages, reading plans to mark out slabs, standing frames, straightening walls, and finally hanging doors and shooting off skirting. I’ve gained a holistic understanding of and familiarity with the building process, one that allows me to foresee and solve problems as well as take opportunities others mightn’t.
My approach extends beyond merely aesthetic or philosophical design principles and into practical application, allowing me to work off of and take advantage of real world constraints. I have an interest in and love to figure out exactly how to make things fit together for the desired outcome and while designing I often think of feasibility as part of concept development. I think about feasibility not just in terms of whether something can be done, but whether it can be done well. Considering things like budget, time, and legislative constraints, making sure the building is the best it can be within its context. My experience in construction has given me familiarity with sequencing and timelines, how to save money, complete tasks efficiently and utilise the construction process as a design tool.
I have an acute understanding of construction terminology and documentation, I understand what documentation is needed and when, to communicate the design clearly. Having this knowledge base I work well solving problems on the fly and know how to conduct research to best solve those problems. I love my work as a carpenter, the number of buildings I’ve had a hand in completing, I love when things go together just right and look amazing when it’s done, my focus has always been on creating amazing buildings.
