Holly Rhodes Portfolio

About Me

As a recent graduate, I am looking to further explore my creative career in Architecture through working in a practice led environment.

Throughout my studies, I’ve always had a passion for finding new ways to design spaces that inspire and allow people to feel included within the space as well as connecting people to create a sense of community.

I am keen to utilise my current skillset whilst also developing new skills that will allow me to advance further and gain more of an understanding into practice led design.

Working alongside other creative minds and being part of an uplifting team during group projects and university led trips has been thoroughly enjoyable and has allowed me to expand and share my ideas.

Curriculum Vitae

Summary -

During my studies at university, I have learnt and become more confident with using different softwares such as SketchUp, Revit and Photoshop. I have also developed other skills such as time management, communicating my ideas concisely and the ability to take criticism and turn it into something positive.

I also enjoyed working within a close-knit team of like minded individuals during the course whilst taking part in group projects and going on trips with people on the course.

Interests -

Alongside my studies, I have found time to pursue other interest that can challenge me and provide some relaxation. These interests may also inspire my studies and design work.

- Photography

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Travelling

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Fitness

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Yoga

Contact -

Email - hollyrhodes13@hotmail.com

Phone - 07743617487

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/hollylrhodes

Skills-

-CAD - Revit, Sketchup, AutoCad

-Rendering - Lumion, Enscape

-Adobe CC- Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Lightroom

-Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint

- Model Making

- Site Documentation

Education-

2020-2023 - Liverpool John Moore’s University

- BA (Hons) Architecture

2018-2020 - The College Of Richard Collyer

- Geography

- Photography

- Product Design

Experience -

Clark’s - Summer Role 2021

Ryman’s - November 2018 - September 2020

Clark’s - Summer Role 2018

The Baltic Dance Academy and Performance

House

Design Preface

The Baltic Dance Academy situated in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle provides a creative hub for the exploration of dance and rhythm.

The design provides a wide range of inspiring spaces to learn, rehearse and perform.

The core idea of this dance academy is that the building itself is a performance.

This idea is shown throughout the design by looking at the kinetic facade or the suggestion that anywhere in the building can be utilised as a performance space, allowing a sense of community to be created.

the idea that dancer’s forms can be split into two

This then inspired the form of the design to be split into two and splitting the circulation into two - public and private

Splitting the form into the sepearte spaces

Moving onto the initial design stage

Weather or Not

Located just by Lake Windermere in the Lake District, this weather research centre provides spaces to learn, research and explore whilst providing stunning views to the lake and surrounding nature.

The leading concept in this project was the use of sustainable materials, sustainable energy sources and cutting down on ground use.

The design consists of using renewable materials such as Douglas Fir and having a green roof. A water conserving system is also in place where rainwater is collected and used around the building. The building sits on stilts which allows it to have a minimal impact on the ground below.

Bombed Out Church Pavilion

This pavilion designed for the WOW fest in Liverpool focuses on the idea of impermanence and how things can still make a lasting impact even though they are temporary.

The Bombed Out Church provided a suitable site for this project as the church can be seen as an ideal place to reflect, appreciate and express emotion.

The pavilion provides multiple spaces to give talks, readings, presentations or to just sit, listen and reflect.

Design Concept:

The main concept being impermanence in the urban realm, pavilion architecture and the power of text, spoken word and/or stories.