Politecnico di Milano, Italy & University of São Paulo, Brazil
FEB 2017 - APR 2020
University of South Australia, Australia & Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan
MASTER IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND HISTORY
EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENTS
Graduated 19 July 2023 with a perfect score of 110/110 cum laude. Final semester of courses taken on exchange in São Paulo, Brazil through a Mobilità Internazionale Scholarship.
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES
Graduated 21 April 2020 with a GPA of 6.76 / 7.00. Third year taken on exchange in Tokyo, Japan through the New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program.
MAY 2023 - JUL 2024
Graduate of Architecture Sydney, Australia
DUNNHILLAM ARCHITECTURE + URBAN DESIGN
Full-time graduate role at Australia’s first B-Corp certified architectural practice. Contributed to projects with a focus on social and environmental sustainability, ranging from large urban masterplans to small-scale heritage restoration and adaptive reuse. Primarily worked on housing, healthcare, and creative space projects in regional and remote New South Wales, progressing from feasibility and concept design using Adobe Suite and Enscape, through to development approval and construction documentation in Autodesk Revit and Vectorworks. Took on additional responsibilities for the firm’s marketing and social media strategy.
JAN - FEB 2023
Architectural Intern Tokyo, Japan
SEP - DEC 2022
Architectural Intern Singapore
HIROYUKI ITO ARCHITECTS
Full-time two-month unpaid internship through New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program. Responsible for the production of 3D models and renders for high-density residential projects using Rhino 3D, SketchUp, and V-Ray for client presentation and implementation of parametric solutions for optimised design resolutions.
FARM ARCHITECTS
Four-month full-time paid internship in a dynamic cross-disciplinary design firm working across a diverse variety of projects based in Singapore and wider Southeast Asia. Worked on seven projects across each stage of development, including initial concept generation and client presentation, documentation, regulatory and tender drawings, and procuring suppliers.
FEB - NOV 2022
Design Concept Contractor
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
BCP COUNCIL
Individually contracted to produce three concept design packages for two projects as part of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council’s Seafront Strategy with the focus on expanding retail and dining offerings through new seafront developments. Submitted design were successful in securing funding and have been taken forward by the council to be realised by 2025.
MAR 2020
Architectural Intern Colombo, Sri Lanka
BRIEF GARDEN DESIGNS
Internship at a local Sri Lankan firm as part of the New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program. Given responsibility for producing layouts and design aesthetics for a new hotel in Weligama Bay to be presented to clients, and gained invaluable exposure to local horticulture practice. Originally organised for two-month period, but cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
AUG - SEP 2019
Architectural Intern Adelaide, Australia
COX ARCHITECTURE
Month-long full-time paid internship at one of Australia’s leading architectural firms, contributing hands-on to the ongoing Revit documentation of several projects and gaining invaluable experience through site-visits and meeting attendances.
SKILLS LANGUAGES
Competitive scholarship stipend to support thesis research overseas awarded on academic excellence and the proposal’s cultural, technical, scientific value and alignment with sustainable objectives.
BORSE DI STUDIO TESI ALL’ESTRO GOLD MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
Full-tuition scholarship at the Politecnico di Milano, awarded each year to support the ‘most talented international candidates’. Received each of 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23 academic years.
NEW COLOMBO PLAN PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP
Highly-prestigious 19-month scholarship program initiative for overseas study, language training, and internships awarded by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
CHANCELLOR’S LETTERS OF COMMENDATION
Awarded for placing in the top 5% of the cohort at the University of South Australia. Awarded in both 2017 and 2018 academic years.
COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA SCHOLARSHIP
Australian Government Initiative providing support to undertake study, training and internships in South Australia.
ARMSTRONG AWARD IN ARCHITECTURE
Awarded to one first-year student based on academic merit in Design Studio 2 (Dwelling) and Architecture and Environment.
RYMILL HOUSE FOUNDATION LIVING HERITAGE TRAVELLING GRANT
A travel grant to fund research of conservation architecture, awarded annually to one bachelor or master student at the University of South Australia.
Awarded to the graduating student with highest raw ATAR score.
Revit, SketchUp, Vectorworks, Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, V-Ray and Enscape
Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Excellent hand-drawing skills and design concept generation
Experience with government tender procurement systems and project schedule and resourcing software
Native English
Proficient Japanese having completed four-months of specialised intensive study at language schools in Fukuoka, Tokyo, and Hokkaido
Intermediate Portuguese, studying to achieve a CEFR B2 certification this year
ABOUT ME
A motivated and ambitious British-Australian architectural graduate with a strong academic background in research and design, I am currently seeking a remote full or part-time position at an architectural practice. I have worked on a range of small and large-scale projects at firms in Australia and in the broader Indo-Pacific region, highlighted by six months of internships at young, dynamic architectural studios in Tokyo and Singapore through the Australian Government’s prestigious New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program. These experiences have equipped me with professional experience in all stages of design development, from concept generation through to documentation, as well as invaluable exposure to a unique array of multicultural design practices.
Adaptable and fast to learn, I am proficient in Autodesk Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite, and visualisation tools such as V-Ray and Enscape. Furthermore, I have a proven ability to work independently, having both studied and worked remotely, most notably for a series of private design concept commissions for local council redevelopment projects in the United Kingdom. I would be excited to bring my skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence to your team, and actively participate in the success of your firm.
ALUM CHINE CLOISTER REDEVELOPMENT
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
Feasibility concept proposal
The Alum Chine Cloister, a historic twelve-arched shelter that faces southwards onto Bournemouth beach, was originally constructed in the 1910s as an early example of concrete construction. However, due to its age and exposure to the seafront, the cloister has suffered from serious structural damage and water ingress, leading to its closure to the public since February 2019. In response, I was commissioned to produce a feasibility concept proposal for the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council which would restore and redevelop the structure.
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
The new design removes the existing temporary beach office and storage space and introduces new community changing rooms and a beachside kiosk offering. Five arches of the space have been retained as flexible multifunctional areas for the public and would be rentable for community activities such as yoga. The kiosk is designed to open seasonally to meet demand, while the remaining arches are usable year-round. Light, airy white render and simple timber joinery expands the interior space, and locally-sourced recycled timber beams have been introduced and exposed above for structural reinforcement of the cloister.
Externally, the existing masonry façade has been preserved and restored, retaining the structure’s historical character. After necessary structural repairs, new day-use beach huts will once again be available on the roof, and a second staircase will provide greater accessibility. The redevelopment of the Alum Chine Cloister is an exciting opportunity to write a new chapter for a historic local landmark and provide new leisure and hospitality facilities for the community as part of the council’s ambitious Seafront Strategy.
EAST BEACH VILLAGE
ORGANISATION
Private contract work
September till November 2022
CLIENT
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
Feasibility concept proposal
PROJECT LOCATION
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
This project represents the culmination of a two-stage feasibility concept proposal prepared for the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council’s Seafront Strategy. Located just two-hundred meters from the historic Bournemouth Pier, the East Beach Village is part of the council’s broad and exciting vision for a world class seafront leisure offer along the Dorset coastline, and will provide new and improved leisure and hospitality facilities. The development replaces a row of existing beach huts which have experienced reduced use over the last decade, and is envisioned to be undertaken in two stages, with temporary shipping container design replaced by a sustainable timber and glass structure.
One of the key guiding principles of the final design was preserving a visible connection to local history and context, as evidenced by the reinterpretation of the iconic gable roofs of the beach huts in the roof of an open terrace dining area. Similarly, the expansive use of glazing allows the design to maximise its seafront location and captures sweeping views out over the beach, the pier, and up the coast, whilst the modest height of the building maintains sightlines to the cliffside behind. The inclusion of a day spa facility on the eastern side seeks to address a growing demand for health and wellness services and three new retail spaces cater for a lifestyle products and shop-window tourism, enhancing the overall visitor experience. The new food and beverage offerings at the East Beach Village will expand the range of dining experiences available and tap into the growing popularity of ‘street food’ style take-away and beachside clubs. Visitors can enjoy three new dining options for a diverse range of international and local cuisine focusing on ethically sourced, inclusive, and sustainable hospitality offerings. Public facilities have also been included, with new bathroom facilities, a pedestrian-friendly road crossing, and a leisure rental centre for bicycles, surfboards, and stand-up paddle boards, underscoring the council’s commitment to creating a welcoming and vibrant seafront community.
INTERNAL PERSPECTIVE LOOKING NORTH-EAST
FIRST FLOOR OPEN TERRACE DINING AREA
EXTERNAL
KANDOS CEMENTA GALLERY
ORGANISATION
DunnHillam Architecture + Urban Design
October 2023 till July 2024
CLIENT
WAYOUT Artspace
Feasibility concept proposal
Tender & construction documentation
Project management
PROJECT LOCATION
Kandos, New South Wales, Australia
PROECT TEAM
Sophie Canaris
Jonathan Temple
This project addressed the adaptive reuse of a historic worker’s hall in the regional town of Kandos, 230 kilometres northwest of Sydney. Since its construction in 1917, the building has served as an integral part of the small town’s social fabric, hosting a succession of uses at different times, including a picture theatre, hairdressing salon, fitness centre, and motorcycle museum. DunnHillam was approached by WAYOUT to repurpose the building into a multi-use art and culture space after the local artist-run initiative acquired the building in 2019.
was involved in this project from the outset, initially helping to produce a comprehensive heritage report and a schedule of maintenance for the existing fabric. Using survey data and onsite measurements, I developed a threedimensional model of the building in Autodesk Revit. This included detailing complex elements such as the roof truss system, wall buildups, and parametric families for the different door and window types. The resulting model enabled me to draft documentation drawings for inclusion in a feasibility report, which highlighted key issues needing to be addressed, particularly structural concerns, building code non-compliance, fire and asbestos risks, and barriers to universal access.
Through close collaborative planning with the client, a three-stage approach was developed to meet their functional requirements and aspirations for new community and creative spaces. The first stage of this plan addressed the urgent need to replace the building’s failing roof. was responsible for producing the documentation set for design approval and construction tender, incorporating advice from our structural and hydraulic engineering sub-consultants. Efforts were made to retain historical fabric where possible while ensuring that the new roof drastically improved thermal performance and enhanced stormwater drainage.
was involved in producing iterations of schematic plans for future stages, which will see significant upgrades to the existing apartment space and the addition of an accessible apartment with a shared workshop at the rear. These plans were accompanied by renders which will support grant applications for State and Federal funding.
GUNNEDAH KOALA SANCTUARY
DunnHillam Architecture + Urban Design May 2023 till July 2024
Feasibility concept proposal Tender & construction documentation
ORGANISATION PROJECT LOCATION
Gunnedah, a small mining town in north-central New South Wales, is known as Australia’s koala capital. With wild koala populations declining statewide due to habitat loss and disease, the Gunnedah Shire Council along with the State and Federal Government have allocated twenty-two million dollars to establish a wildlife hospital and sanctuary on fifty-acres of native bushland west of the town. The Gunnedah Koala Sanctuary aims to become a world-class facility supporting conservation and research, while also serving as a regenerative project to attract visitors and benefit the local economy. DunnHillam has been involved in the project from the initial masterplanning phase, and the sanctuary is on track to open to the public in 2025.
Given the scale of the project, it has been undertaken in stages, with Stage One consisting of the main visitor centre and hospital. Under a large single roof supported by expressed portal frames, this building hosts the veterinary hospital, a café, retail spaces, and staff administrative offices. began working at DunnHillam just as construction began, and have contributed to the ongoing construction management, reviewing and revising drawings and schedules to assist the builders and contractors as has been required.
have had an active role in the design development and documentation of Stages Two and Three, which include a wildlife sanctuary walk, eco-camping, and volunteer accommodation. With its challenging location and specialty veterinary functions, we worked closely with specialist consultants to integrate their advice on services, bushfire safety, structural engineering, landscape design, equal access, and compliance with building and construction codes. These facilities will further support the conservation of native species and provide additional streams of revenue for the sanctuary.
PHOTO OF SITE VISIT, CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
FARM ARCHITECTS
ORGANISATION
FARM Architects
Full-time paid internship through New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program
September to December 2022
LOCATION
Singapore
PROJECTS
Bugis Street [commercial]
CampusImpact Youth Centre [public]
Jiak Chuan [residential]
Jervois Road [residential]
Townshend Road [residential]
Villa Devoto [leisure]
SUPERVISORS
Sri Saravanan
Kelly Aquilino
During my internship at FARM Architects, a multidisciplinary design studio in Singapore, gained valuable experience working across a diverse range of projects at various stages of development, and strengthened my skills in drafting, 3D modelling, and time management. One of the most significant projects I contributed to was the redevelopment and extension of a historic shophouse at Townshend Road in Kallang, which features a narrow frontage with culturally rich ornamentation. Digitally recreating the complex historic façade and structure from surveyor drawings, I was responsible for producing a highlydetailed digital model in SketchUp and integrating the newer residential extension. Part of this process involved preparing presentations of potential façade colour schemes for the client, where drew upon local influences and ensured compliance with official conservation guidelines.
For the CampusImpact Youth Centre project in Singapore’s north, I spent a significant amount of time working with both senior architects and interior designers. My responsibilities involved producing AutoCAD sheet documentation for submission to regulatory bodies, including both the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and Public Utilities Board (PUB). also assisted with tender drawings and scheduling, compiled fitting and furnishing selection boards, and contacted suppliers. Further contributions included assisting senior architects in slide deck presentations of an initial design proposal for a grand wedding venue/hotel project in Bali, Indonesia, which involved editing and annotating existing site conditions and preliminary design proposals, as well as utilising AI image generation software for reference images.
HIROYUKI ITO ARCHITECTS EXAMPLE WORK
Point-in-time Illuminance / 時点の照度
照度とは、物体の表面を照らす光の明るさを表す物理量である。 ルクス（lux）の推奨レベル。
ORGANISATION
Hiroyuki Ito Architects
Full-time unpaid internship through New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program
January till February 2023
LOCATION
Tokyo, Japan
PROJECTS
Minami Azabu [residential multi-storey]
Monzennakacho II [mix-use multi-storey]
SUPERVISORS
Hiroyuki Ito
At the start of 2023, completed a two-month full-time internship with Hiroyuki Ito Architects, a small architectural firm based in Tokyo known for their RIBA award-winning, concept-driven designs and highly refined, minimalist palettes.
was given the opportunity to work on two concurrent mixeduse residential projects where was primarily responsible for producing detailed 3D models. Using both SketchUp and Rhino software, I built digital models of the developments directly from AutoCAD documentation. This process was intensive and required strong communication skills to incorporate frequent revisions and actively resolve design obstacles. One of my key contributions was producing a parametric Grasshopper program for the Minami Azabu apartment project, which analysed internal sunlight entrance and illuminance based on environmental analysis. The program was used to help advise suitable fenestration placement for each individual apartment and direct the final façade composition. For the Monzennakacho II apartment project located in Tokyo’s eastern Koto Ward, I utilized my experience with V-Ray to create submission renders and integrated additional Grasshopper programs to streamline the generation of façade compositions as part of an ongoing design investigation. In addition to my technical work, I was also entrusted with translating and drafting project descriptions texts for a magazine publication.
My internship with Hiroyuki Ito Architects not only provided me with a unique perspective on Japanese contemporary design but allowed me to gain valuable experience working intensively across the technical aspects of architectural practice.
照度とは、物体の表面を照らす光の明るさを表す物理量である。 ルクス（lux）の推奨レベル。
Point-in-time Illuminance / 時点の照度 ワークスペース、 キッチン:
2１日０６月 １２時 2１日０６月 １６時
ILLUMINANCE CALCULATIONS THROUGH GRASSHOPPER FOR MINAMI AZABU PROJECT
RHINO 3D MODEL DEVELOPED FOR MONZENNAKACHO II PROJECT
GRASSHOPPER PARAMETRIC WINDOW GENERATION FOR MONZENNAKACHO II PROJECT
MASTER’S DEGREE THESIS PROJECT
MAKING HOST HOME
COURSE
Prova Finale
Individual academic project
Politecnico di Milano
Sixth year
May 2022 till July 2023
PROJECT LOCATION
Homi Danchi, Toyota City, Aichi, Japan
ACADEMIC SUPERVISOR
Titled ‘Making Host Home’, my master’s degree graduation thesis was a year-long project composed of two parts: a research component culminating in a 125-page academic paper, and a design proposal presented on fifteen A1 panels.
This research investigated the experience of the Brazilian-Japanese diaspora in both Brazil and Japan, and examined how this group has constructed resilient communities in the face of a century of adversity. It explored the historical context and demographic composition, with particular focus on those enclaves of high concentrations of diaspora population. An analysis of the interplay and cross-influence of Japanese and Brazilian architecture was presented, where, as peripheral nations during the International Modernist movement, each country underwent parallel developments in their post-war architectural corpus and have reinterpreted outside influences through their respective local cultures.
Building upon this knowledge, a design proposal for a cultural and community precinct within the Homi Danchi housing complex of Japan’s Aichi Prefecture was developed. The aim was to address the ingrained divisions between the local Japanese and foreign resident population by enriching the social and structural fabric of the community, and giving opportunities for both spontaneous and organised group activity. Emphasis was placed on strategies to facilitate personal and career development for youth and alleviate social isolation among the elderly. By enabling the expression of identity and fostering shared cultural experiences, the design drew upon principles of Japanese and Brazilian design, while reflecting upon the landscape design of Shunmyo Masuno and Roberto Burle Marx, and the architectural contributions of Lina Bo Bardi, Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Oscar Niemeyer, Kengo Kuma, and Tadao Ando.
Through the support of two highly competitive scholarships, this project involved a six-month research period at Universidade de São Paulo and three months of fieldwork in Japan. These international opportunities allowed for meaningful engagement with members of the diaspora community, which were crucial in directing the project’s scope and shaping the resulting design approach.
Professor Adriana Granato
AWA-ODORI PRACTICE INSIDE THE ACTIVITY HALL
INTERNAL VIEW OF COMMUNITY SERVICES SPACE
EXTERNAL VIEW OF JAPANESE GARDENS AND TEAHOUSE FROM CAFÉ VERANDA
BURRA MINE PAVILION
COURSE
Sustainability and the Built Environment
Group academic project
Politecnico di Milano
Fourth year, second semester
February till July 2021
PROJECT LOCATION
Burra, South Australia, Australia
SUPERVISOR
GROUP MEMBERS
Michele Marchiori
Alessandro Zivelonghi
The culmination of in-depth 63-page research study on climatefocused sustainable design, this pavilion design serves as a lookout, activity space, and community centre in the historic mining town of Burra, South Australia.
Located on the southern edge of a dramatic water-filled openair mining shaft, the design draws upon the joint influence the surrounding historical mining structures, traditional rural vernacular architecture, and contemporary Australian design. Wide outdoor decking spaces are coupled with indoor activity rooms and restroom facilities, allowing the pavilion to serve local community groups, visiting tourists, and as a gallery for the outdoor museum it sits within. In this unique historical context, local materials have been repurposed where possible, the structure constructed from the site itself with a foundation of local stone and walls of rammed earth and recycled brick.
In all aspects sustainable practice has been considered and incorporated, with the pavilion operating off-grid with a onehundred percent renewable energy system. Special attention has been paid to thermal zoning, served spaces can be heated in winter, and fully opened in summer months to take advantage of natural cross ventilation. Thermal massing matched to a carefully calibrated solar-shading system responds to the seasonal climatic fluctuations and takes advantage of thermal lag. A hollow-core precast concrete slab-on-ground is earth coupled and minimises embodied energy with the incorporation of e-concrete and geopolymer technology. Roof mounted solar panels supply all heating and lighting energy needs, with a sustainable rainwater system recycling grey water through natural filtration systems onto a native garden bed. Surfaces have been left unfinished where possible, reducing material consumption and maintenance requirements. At the end of the pavilion’s life cycle, elements such as the pre-cast concrete floor slabs, glass windows, metal columns and beams have been designed to be recyclable, minimising waste.
Professor Adriana Granato
Professor Mazzon Manlio
Manju Akash Jagadeesh Kumar
REAR EXTERNAL FACADE
INTERNAL
HEATING DIAGRAM
OCUPANDO A RAIA
COURSE
Arquitetura Projeto 4
Group academic project
Universidade de São Paulo
Fifth year, second semester
March till July 2022
PROJECT LOCATION
São Paulo, Estado de São Paulo, Brazil
SUPERVISOR
Beatriz
This project aimed to redevelop the Raia Olímpica, an extensive two-kilometrelong rowing lane situated inside of the Universidade de São Paulo and parallel to the Rio Pinheiros. Neglected and polluted, the Raia currently remains an underused space on the fringe of the campus, yet holds immense potential as a recreational space for students, staff, and the wider public.
Following extensive research and consultation, the design was realised as two bandejão communal student cafeterias on each end of the Raia (o pontal do amanhecer and o pontal do anoitecer), with the southern bank ‘occupied’ by a series of simple wooden open shelters, kiosks, and bathroom facilities. These lightweight flexible structures take advantage of São Paulo’s humid subtropical climate, with the abrigo shelters providing a place to sit, gather, relax, and reflect. In this manner, one would be able to enjoy the Raia much as one would stroll, cycle, or jog along the beachfront of Rio de Janeiro’s Ipanema or Copacabana beaches. Through a decided minimalist approach the project challenges established notions of ‘habitation’ or ‘occupation’, and instead prioritises sustainable architecture design and practice.
Whilst the abrigo shelters and kiosk facilities were designed to match the scale direct scale of the individual user and the existing foliage, activity in the bandejão cafeterias takes place under a single large roof and would host additional facilities of student bars and a bakery. Each structure is self-supported by a system of tension cables and would be constructed primarily from recycled materials. The design for each of the structures drew upon influences of Japanese traditional architecture and the ideas of cyclical renewal and organic growth owing to both the history of Japanese immigration in São Paulo, as well as the structures of the indigenous Yanomami people and that of Afuá, in the state of Pará.
Professor Alexandre Carlos Penha Delijaicov
Maylson Alencar
Rafela Aranha
Gotoda
Gabriel Tatsuya
Fernanda Thodoro
GROUP MEMBERS
ABRIGO SHELTER LOOKING NORTH-EAST ACROSS THE RAIA
FLOOR PLAN / 1:400 SCALE / ORIGINALLY DRAWN AT 1:200 SCALE
ABRIGO SHELTER CONSTRUCTION
KIOSK
BATHROOM
ABRIGO
COURSE
Exercise in Space and Architectural Design３
Individual academic project
Shibaura Institute of Technology
Third year, second semester November 2019 till January 2020
PROJECT LOCATION
Tsukuda, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, Japan
SUPERVISOR
Envisioned to add to the cultural significance of Tokyo’s historic Tsukuda district, rather than depend on or detract from it, this forty-three unit apartment exists beyond just the function of a residence, and seeks to further enrich the special community it sits within.
The apartment takes the form of two plazas enclosed by many separate units, which are arranged along the lines of existing roji alleyways as to preserve circulation and integrate the new built form back into the neighbourhood that surrounds it. Rejecting modular housing with unique attention to each apartment space, every unit generates a different interaction with its context, whether opening out to the plaza, or providing views towards the Sumiyoshi Shrine or over the deep Sumida River.
Throughout this project the circulation between private and public space was heavily considered, and above the transitional alleyways a series of staircases framed in permeable wooden screening draws upon the experience of the Japanese engawa intermediate space and rejects the norm of a single entrance in favour of greater individualism.
Uniting the detached apartments, embodied the center of the site is a series of shared community spaces which lead to a roof-top garden, offering views over a river-facing terrace upon which local fishermen sell their catch in traditional yatai stands.
Professor Tom Heneghan
Connection to urban form Permeability through wooden screening
Communal roof garden
Fisherman’s terrace
New paths through narrow corridors
TSUKUDA APARTMENTS / PERSPECTIVE OF SOUTH FACADE AT SUNSET
WEST-EAST SECTION / 1:300 SCALE
PHOTOGRAPH OF THE SITE FROM SUMIYOSHI SHRINE
SUIMEI CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY
COURSE
Exercise in Space and Architectural Design 4
Individual academic project
Shibaura Institute of Technology
Third year, first semester
May till July 2019
PROJECT LOCATION
Shinobazu Pond, Taitō Ward, Tokyo, Japan
SUPERVISOR
The Shinobazu Pond, south-west of Tokyo’s famous Ueno Park, has played a significant role throughout the turbulent history of Japan’s capital. The pond is famous for its changing seasonal scenery, attracting vast crowds in spring for the blooming of its cherry blossoms, and being submerged in summer by the scared lotus plants that cover the surface of the lake.
For this design proposal, five gallery spaces spread out from the shore of the Shinobazu Pond are united by a single path to form a new contemporary art gallery in Tokyo’s cultural district. The form of the gallery was generated through reflection upon the art and architecture of Ueno Park’s existing galleries, notably the Le Corbusier and the Age of Purism exhibition presented at the National Museum of Western Art, a UNESCO World Heritage Site designed by the architect himself.
The gallery’s long narrow walkway invites visitors out into the lake before submerging them below the waterline, deep into the dense foliage of lotus leaves. The rising and falling depth of the path provides considered reflection points of the pond’s lotuses blooms, Bentendo Temple and famous cherry blossoms.
Concerning materials, an in-situ concrete form juxtaposes a Japanese larch lattice roofing structure, which provides a diffused natural light to flexible spaces allowing the exhibition of a diversity of modern artistic expression.
Professor Kazunobu Minami
SUIMEI CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY ON THE SHINOBAZU POND / AERIAL PERSPECTIVE
HERITAGE CONSERVATION RESEARCH SKETCHES
Produced as part of research completed through the Rymill House Foundation Living Heritage Travel Grant
January till February 2018
The Rymill House Foundation raises funds for education, cultural, heritage, community, sporting and welfare organisations significant to South Australia.
Through a travel grant awarded to one Bachelor of Architectural Studies or Master of Architecture student annually, the foundation offers the opportunity to embark on an individual program of international travel to explore best practice in ‘Living Heritage’, the philosophy of ensuring heritage listed places remain culturally relevant and active in contemporary society and across communities.
With this grant, travelled across Western Europe and the Middle East in early 2018 to research architecture which employs this ‘living heritage’ practice, and primarily focused on five architectural projects; Southampton’s town wall revitalisation, Paris’ Les Deux Plateaux, Barcelona’s Santa Caterina Market, Rome’s Museum of the Ara Pacis, and Doha’s Msheireb Museums.
This research was compiled as a report for presentation at the annual Australian Heritage Week at Rymill House event.
