Part 2 Architecture Portfolio by Julian Djopo

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ARCHITECTURE WORKS JULIAN DJOPO

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THE PEAT DISTRICT

Glazebury

ECOLOGICAL

M.ARCH 5.0

This final year thesis project stems from a hypothesis developed in response to the increasing climate crisis and restoration of UK peatlands. Therefore we ask, “What kind of architectural propositions would be needed for creating an inhabitable landscape that prioritises peatland restoration and expansion?”.

“Peat District” is made up of settlements each consisting of dwelling clusters that prioritise housing and landscape restoration. The settlements are laid out in clusters in a gridded archipelago for long-term adaptability. To retain biodiversity and optimal peatland restoration, there is a 35 per cent density per hectare. The proposed settlement on stilts supports peatbog growth through a complex infrastructure, including ponds and peat rewetting channels.

Subsoil and territorial site analysis.

MOSSLAND

Peat District masterplan drawing.

Communal farmhouse - first floor

Communal farmhouse - ground floor Peat Barn

Family Farmhouse

Residential floor plans.

THE SCHOOL OF ARTS

This project explores the Urban Proposition to reconnect key historical and modern elements of the site, listed church, ancient street and the towering business complex opposite. Through the existing High School on the site, a new School of Arts extension of the schools aims to reintroduce new student engagement through the Arts as a new department in the local school.

By addressing the concept of scale from the street level to the skyscraper level, this project explores the potential for a rising scale architecture within a low-rise urban context. This would establish the project within a constrained boundary and radicalise the Milanese skyscraper concept.

Site Location

Site section hand drawing.

Site axonometric render.

Key floor plans and concept skteches.

Palazzio Lombardia

Torre Galfa

Gioia 22

The area was a rural settlement for the nuns of St. Augustine (Abbadesse Covent), with a cross placed on a pedestal in 1644 during the time of St. Charles Borromeo.

Abandoned until 1911, the Superintendence discovers frescoes by Pietro Maggi, commissioned by the countess Lavinia Marliani, placing a constraint on Chiesa dei SS. Carlo e Vitale as a historic building.

The linear layout of plots are more defined and there is evidence of a plaza in development opposite to development of public park space. Works to cover the Naviglio della Martesana begin.

The site begins to be populated with residential buildings in linear format and parallel to each other. Trees are planted in the surrounding open green spaces to develop the public gardens.

Urban sketch analysis.

Local educational institutions Key historical road - Via Melchiorre Gioia Parks and Trees

Program concept sketch.

ST. AUBYN’S PLACE

York

PART 1

St Aubyn’s Place is my first and ongoing domestic project, with the client looking to refurbish their kitchen, dining and family space with a rear infill extension. Together with the architect, I produced sketch iterations of possible rear extension layouts that both incoprates the garden shed or takes full advantage of the rear garden space.

I worked on this project from the sketch design stages to developed concept in 3D modelling, which was presented to the client meeting through a curated document. By working on projects like this from the briefing to concept stages, I can was able to continue utilising my freehand sketches to together with 3D models to test all the scales.

Sketch design process with final hand-drawn render.

Sketch design plans and hand-drawn renders.

SOUTH VIEW

York RESIDENTIAL

PART 1

South View clients seeked a side extension to their historic detached house to provide a garage and workshop that connects to the rear garden. I was given the full design decision in the sketch design and developed design stages to this project. The clients also wanted an extension to the lofts for a bedroom space and a new from entrance porch.

To meet the planning requirements for this project the design decisions had to retain the original roof heights and utilise the same local bricks that were originally used. A key feature the client wanted to explore was the sheltered walkway to the large rear garden which would potentially renovated as a small study.

SALTAIRE COMMUNITY CENTRE Shipley

B.ARCH 3.0

My project aims to bring focus back to the community of Saltaire through a Community Centre and Library, influenced by the concept of the Temple for the People and the Greek agora. The architecture of the building represents the social history of the people of Saltaire, mill workers, child labourers, and locals who have committed to establishing Saltaire as a World Heritage Site.

Saltaire Community Centre and Library hopes to accommodate both locals and visitors through a complex programme of spaces, akin to that of the French Salle Polyvalente (multi-purpose) Centres. The Library programme, being the largest houses a quiet studies, collaborative learning spaces, computer rooms reading areas and Biographical Archives of Saltaire’s people and history. Other programmes include a children’s area (crèche), cafe and car, community adaptive hall, council offices and debate chamber.

Section drawing (North) PUBLIC

Cafe and Bar

Reception

Exploded axonometric drawing.

Library concept render.

One of the key features characterised within this section is the connection to nature on the interior to the exterior. The building facilitates civic engagement and promotes the importance of being around nature for calming environments.

The arches establish the beginning of the Temple for the People and acts as a physical representation of permeability through the building.

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SATAIRE COMMUNITY CENTRE AND LIBRARY (THE SCCL)

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Detail Section and Elevation Drawings

With the final submission, this deatil section and evelation render portrays the materiality and construction details. A selection of materials such as Siberian Larch and English bond brickwork shows the requirements to sit harmoniously within the context and incorporate sustainable materials.

Historical extension balcony

The first level balcony enables key views towards the parallel historical streets that run uphill to the south.

Exterior render_01

Experiencing the central gardens

Render showing the first internal courtyard gardens adjacent to the nursery and the public entrance, allowing for permeable views through the arched sheltered walkway to the front.

Exterior render_02

NUAS SMALL TALK LECTURE SERIES

GRAPHIC DESIGN

B.ARCH 2.0

As the Publicity Officer for the Newcastle University Architecture Society (NUAS), I was also involved as the graphic designer for event posters. The most successful event was our Small Talk lecture series, where were honoured to be able to invite renowned guest and architects, such as Karakusevic Carson, David Chipperfield and Ingrid Petite to share their design ideas, practice insights and architecture industry developments.

My involvement in the planning, organising and attendance of the Small Talk events increased my scope on the architectural industry as well as providing networking experience with architects and critics from the industry from which I wish to advance my career.