Undergraduate Architecture Portfolio 2017

Executive Summary The following body of material aims to highlight my most recently completed projects and experiences gained throughout the 4 years spent majoring in Architectural Studies.

Undergraduate Portfolio | 2017 By: Kavin Dawkins

Alumnus from the Caribbean School of Architecture (C.S.A.), It retrospectively showcases work done from my final year back to my second year in undergraduate studies at the Caribbean School of Architecture; acting as a steady progressive timeline from digitally dominated projects back to hand dominated projects.

The portfolio also features additional experiences outside of major projects; carried out for fun, more so as a means of self improvement in areas such as Surveying, Sketching, Model Making, Sheet Layout, Public Speaking, and other Presentation Techniques.

University of Technology, Kingston, Jamaica.

Special thanks to members of staff, lecturers, and fellow C.S.A. family; for making this four year journey an enjoyable one to remember, learn and grow from.

Your impact on my life will continue to resonate with me as I pursue my goal of becoming a Registered Architect.

Š 2017 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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LIBRARY & ARCHIVE

MUSIC MUSEUM

ART MUSEUM

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[PG 14 - 23]

[PG 24- 33]

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HOUSING PROJECT [PG 34 - 43]

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LIVE/ WORK DESIGN [PG 44 - 53]

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FEATURED EXPERIENCES

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LIBRARY & ARCHIVE [Fourth Year, 2016-17]

Analysis recognized the need for a designated space to act as a central learning facility which would begin to house all the written knowledge and historical artifacts within Grenada; furthermore adhering to pedestrian needs within the Country - thus, the Grenada National Library & Archive.

4 | Introduction

Design Intent

Site Plan

“St. George’s, the Carenage (Site A) has one of the most beautiful harbours in the Caribbean, a perfect horseshoe shape that gives the visitor their first sight of paradise whilst travelling via water.”

As a result, it is my intent to capitalize on the front of the site allowing the design to open up to the harbour as best as possible; drawing passersby in to experience the splendour and culture of the Island.

Concept Similar to an open book the design exposes the city of St. George’s, Grenada. The open concept behind the design is to welcome tourists and locals in a strategic manner that will make them want to enter the building from any direction. The concept itself is also based on threshold; where a transition between the public, private and intimate spaces evoke a memorable feeling.

Intrigue, Enlighten, Embrace...

Precedent

Design Intent/ Concept/ Site Plan/ Precedent| 5

Public / Private / Service Utilized Carenage street frontage on GF to attract the general public onto site.

Utilized Wharf Rd.’s intimate privacy on FF as an entry point for workers; while linking it to both the Carenage & public side of the library.

Maintaining security and privacy on SF while still allowing public access.

Circulation The primary circulation through the site are from the two main entrances which correlate with the building’s programme.

The secondary circulation through the site is central which aims to strategically invite passersby into the building.

Views Large openings towards Southern facade to maximize views toward Carenage.

Moderate openings towards courtyard to intrigue occupants.

Drainage Utilization of the existing drain adjacent to the site is combined with drains added on stie as a means to redirect water from the courtyard.

Ventilation Diagram The building has a hybrid climatic design using both active and passive systems that directly relates to building usage and capitalizes on-site conditions to enhance the building’s internal experience.

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Analytical Diagrams

Floor Plans | 7

Sun Study Analysis Summer Solstice All exterior facades are properly protected from the sun’s rays at the appropriate time throughout the day.

However, the courtyard receives slight contact from the sun’s rays from 12 p.m. onwards.

(Minimal intervention needed)

Equinox The recess created on the southern facade has proven to be effective, as a shadow is casted on the recessed wall. All exterior facades are properly protected at the appropriate time throughout the day.

The courtyard receives more contact from the sun’s rays from 12 p.m. onwards.

(Intervention needed)

Winter Solstice The southern facade receives minimal contact from the sun’s rays, as little to no shadow is casted on the recessed wall. All other exterior facades are properly protected at the appropriate time throughout the day.

(Slight intervention needed) The courtyard receives direct contact from the sun’s rays from 12 p.m. onwards.

(Intervention needed)

8 | Sun Study Analysis

Elevations | 9

Given Grenada’s climatic conditions, shed roofs sloped towards the courtyard are used in synergy with slab roofing for the roof system. In order to limit anticipated structural problems with this roofing system, effective utilization of glue laminated wooden beams are used in reinforcing the long spanning roofing areas. The cumulative effect of the design will make the structure capable of readily handling seismic, wind, dead, and live loads.

Due to the high water table mark, a combination of raft and strip footing are used as the foundation. Considering the sudden rise in the contour of the land from 0 - 5.6m, it was imperative that a retaining wall be incorporated.

Structural Model

10 | Sections/ Models/ Renders

Massing Model

Concept Model

Process Model

Sections/ Models/ Renders | 11

Generative Section (Hand Drawn) A combination of column beam and steel frame structural systems is deemed most suitable for the design.

The rationale behind choosing these systems is based on the programming of the building. The section occupied by the workers is currently utilizing a steel frame structural system to maximize the effect of active cooling systems. As for the bridge and the section allocated for public use, a more passive approach is taken in order to take advantage of the breeze coming from the south; hence, a straightforward Column to Beam System is used.

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Generative Section | 13

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MUSIC MUSEUM [Fourth Year, 2016-17]

Analysis recognized the need for a designated space that aims to commemorate the variety of music genres that have emerged from Jamaica’s diversed culture; furthermore allowing the space to act as a gateway/threshold into the city - thus, the Music Museum of Jamaica.

14 | Introduction

Design Intent

Site Plan

Music is heavily embedded in our Jamaican culture‌‌.it is a part of who we are. The intent of my design is to facilitate the immersion of the visitors in our unique cultural heritage and to show its musical progression over the years. The design aims to pay tribute to various artistes who have contributed to this legacy; while simultaneously acting as a gateway into the city of Kingston, Jamaica.

Concept My concept is a gem; our Jamaican music has many facets that, with further exploration, can lead to a vast array of visual, vocal and emotional experiences.

Visitors will be taken on a journey through all genres of Jamaican music and at the same time, recognize the link between the music and the development of accompanying styles of dance. Where others may see musical notes or use music to inspire their design, my perception is that of something that can begin to: Educate, Inspire, Interact...

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Caribbean Sea

Concept Diagram

Parti Diagram

Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix, Arizona

Precedent

Flint Hill Discovery Centre, Manhattan, Kansas

The Museum of Television & Radio, Manhattan, New York

Design Intent/ Concept/ Site Plan/ Precedent| 15

Public/ Private/ Service Public spaces bleed continuously throughout all floors of the building mass to maximise on opening towards the promenade.

Private spaces have been strategicaly placed on all floors in order to relate directly to the programming of the public spaces for easy access.

Service spaces have mainly been centralized on floors to adhere to the various power supply and water mitigation of the building.

Other service spaces have been placed either for easy access/ programme relations.

Circulation The primary circulation through the site are from the two main entrances which correlate with the building’s programme.

The secondary circulation through the site is central which aims to strategically invite passersby into the building.

Views On the GF majority of openings have been placed towards the south to maximize views toward the proposed promenade.

The FF has more transitional openings on the walk over area & vertical openings towards the north-east to take in views towards the mountainside. [Mountain to Coast Transition] The SF still takes advantage of the mountainside view. However it incorporates a green roof area to allow occupants to take in the music whilst enjoying the views towards the sea.

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Analytical Diagrams

Ground Floor Plan

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1 - Entry Foyer 2 - Ticket Booth 3 - Gift Shop 4 - Restroom 5 - Lobby Space 7 - Temporary Exhibition 8 - Additional Exhibition 11 - Archive/ Storage 12 - Library 13 - Audio/ Visual Strip 16 - Auditorium 20 - Workshop 21 - Multi-Purpose Room 22 - Outdoor Performance 23 - Roots/ Rock/ Reggae Bar 24 - First Aid Station 26 - Housekeeping 27 - Gardening Equipment 30 - Water Mitigation Unit 31 - Solid Waste Disposal

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Mountain to Seaside relationship Floor Plan| 17

GroundFloor Scale 1:150 First Floor Plan 4 - Restroom 5 - Lobby Space 6 - Permanent Exhibition 8 - Additional Exhibition 10 - Museum Administration 14 - Conservation Lab 15 - Administrative Office 16 - Auditorium 17 - Rehearsal Studio 18 - Broadcasting Studio 25 - Facility Management Office 28 - Electrical/ Tel. Utility Room 29 - Solar Utility Room 30 - Water Mitigation Unit

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Intriguing occupants with Transitional Spaces

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Scale 1:150 Second Floor Plan 6 - Permanent Exhibition 8 - Additional Exhibition 9 - Outdoor Exhibition 16 - Auditorium 19 - Audio Recording Studio 28 - Electrical/ Tel. Utility Room 29 - Solar Utility Room 30 - Water Mitigation Unit 32 - Control Room

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Using sustainable elements with nature Floor Plan| 19

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Summer Solstice 9 a.m.

Summer Solstice 12 p.m.

All exterior facades excluding the eastern one are properly protected from the sun’s rays at this time throughout the day.

All exterior facades are properly protected from the sun’s rays. However open spaces on 8 site receive direct contact.

Palm trees are lined off along Eastern facade to minimize sun rays until midday.

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8 created to absorb sunlight Green spaces are and reduce surrounding temperature.

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Facades are properly protected from the sun’s rays with the exception of those facing the SW direction at this time until sunset.

Recesses, setbacks & brise soleil aim to create the necessary shade needed.

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Section B-B Summer Solstice 4p.m.

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MOSS - SEDUM VEGETATION VEGETATION SUBSTRATE

FILTER LAYER

DRAINAGE LAYER

ROOFING SYSTEM THERMAL INSULATION PROTECTION LAYER

VAPOUR BARRIER SUBSTRATE

Climatic Cooling Breakdown An active cooling system was mandatory for the spaces that would be constantly occupied, hence proper thermal regulation for people, equipment and exhibition pieces.

A Passive cooling system was deemed most suitable for places that people would gather & relate to outside spaces.

A Hybrid cooling system was necessary for spaces where thermal comfort would be dependent on the occupancy of the spaces.

Outdoor Terrace Green Roof Detail

The Vegetation layer comprises light weight medium that facilitates easy plant growth.

The Filter & Drainage layer is used to help the water spread evenly across the garden, preventing the soil medium from being washed away.

The Waterproof membrane used to prevent water leakage.

The Protection board covers the normal roof.

North Elevation

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Massing Model

22 | Section/ Models/ Renders

Massing Model

Section A-A

Process Model

Process Model

Section B-B

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ART MUSEUM

[Third Year, 2015-16] Analysis recognized the need for a designated space that aims to house/showcase the various artwork that have emerged from Curacao’s diversed culture; furthermore acting as a hub for framing the city itself as a piece of art - thus, the Curacao Contemporary Art Museum.

24 | Introduction

Design Intent

Site Plan

It is my intention to harness and utilize light in a manner that will bring forward the artwork in the most suitable way, furthermore, using light to bring out the colourful culture of Curacao. To achieve this, various openings have been created within the structure that also frames the artwork from the exterior. Inversely this attracts the attention of passersby, hence, piquing their interest as to what is inside.

Caribbean SeaCaribbe Caribbean Sea

Concept

Landmarks

“As a flame produces light, light produces color� - Johannes Itten (1973). Hence the abstract idea behind my design is light manipulation. In respect to the statue located along the bay, the stone wall in the design scheme peeks out where it enables the museum to be seen by vehicles and pedestrians coming from that direction. This influenced my placement of the initials to the name of the museum, maximizing the functionality of the stone wall.

Public Space Site Caribbean Sea

Day Breeze Night Breeze Site Boundary Intersecting Relationship

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Maritime Museum, Willemstad, Curacao

Precedent

Sefcovic Residence, North Scottsdale, Arizona

Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney, Austrailia

Contemporary Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii

Design Intent/ Concept/ Site Plan/ Precedent| 25

Analytical Diagrams Public / Private / Service Utilized street frontage on GF to attract the general public onto site.

The entire Gallery and learning spaces are open to the general public.

Utilized the southbound road’s intimate privacy on FF as an entry point for residents. The entire SF for residential access only makes it a more private & intimate space.

Service spaces have been sectioned and placed to cator to nearby respective spaces.

Circulation The primary circulation through the building is from the main entrance which carries one throughout the entire museum.

The secondary circulation through the building acts as a tributary from the main circultion as it relates to the museum.

Another secondary means of circulating throughout the building was created exclusively for residents to access their homes.

Views Openings and balcony areas were strategically placed to accomodate exterior views off-site. The openings also responded to the important landmarks surrounding the site, furthermore framing the landmarks of the City as an art piece.

Inversely, some openings have also been placed to frame and highlight internal art pieces that would attract passersby to come and tour the art gallery.

Force Diagra

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Scale 1:100

1 Public Space 2 Museum Bar 3 Entry Foyer 4 Coffee Shop 5 Gallery 6 Learning Centre 7 Play Space 8 Entrance to Studio Units 9 Class/ Lecture Room 10 Library/ Research Hub 11Courtyard Space 12 ADA Lift 13 Storage Area 14 Delivery Bay 15 Restroom

Ground Floor Plan

Ground Floor Plan

Mazimizing Building Potential

Pedestrian Access - Sidewalk - Parking Lot

Vehicular Access - Low Traffic - Medium Traffic - High Traffic - Parking Lot

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First Floor Plan 3 Entry Foyer 5 Gallery 8 Entrance to Studio Units 12 ADA Lift 15 Restroom 16 Staff Office 17 Curator’s Office 18 Kitchenette 19 Copy Room 20 Multi Purpose Room 21 Outdoor Deck Area

Maximizing Building Potential

Wide scale Map of Willemstad, Curacao

28 | Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

First Floor Plan Scale 1:100

8 Entrance to Studio Units 22 Studio 23 Roof Terrace 24 Equipment Room

Maximizing Building Potential

Apartment building mass, east of site

Curacao Maritime Museum building mass

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Sun Study Analysis 12:00 PM

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East Elevation Elevations| Current Settlement Pattern| 31

Abstract Model

32 | Section/ Introduction Models/ Renders

Light Testing Model

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Massing Model

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Section/ Models/ Renders| Current Settlement Pattern| 33

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HOUSING PROJECT [Third Year, 2015-16]

Analysis recognised the need to encourage social interaction within the intimate confines of a mixed use complex, balancing commercial & residential usages; furthermore minimizing the parking/upkeep issues being faced in the surrounding area - thus, the Junction Oasis Housing Complex.

34 | Introduction

Design Intent

Site Plan

My intent is to link the corner as best as possible by placing the shop units along the edge in order to maximise their function. Promoting public and private usage simultaneoulsy, the design aims to invite passersby while maintaining the privacy of the residence. An internal courtyard will be used to act as the heart of the scheme, creating a grand experience unifying all housing units. This gives the scheme a more holistic feel, allowing the site to breathe and futhermore encourages social interaction between visitors and residents.

Concept The generative idea behind my design comes from the physical embodiment of a Pinctada, ‘the pearl oyster’. Similar to the pinctada the design acts as a protective & attractive shell with vital importance to where it is joined at the corner. The building’s exterior mass aims to invite passersby while creating a barrier which not only enhances but maintains the privacy of the internal courtyard; the pearl of the design.

Water Fountain Caribbean Sea

Concept Image

38 Dolores, BAR Arcitects

Massing Model

St. Clair Senior Apartments, Halstead

Precedent

Folsom St. Housing, Paulette Taggart

Rich Sorro Commons, Paulette Taggart

300 Cornwall, Kennerly Architecture

Design Intent/ Concept/ Site Plan/ Precedent| 35

Public / Private / Service Utilized street frontage on GF and the corner on FF & SF to attract the general public into shop units.

Utilized the interior parts of the site on GF and height for FF, SF, & TF to provide security & create intimate privacy for residential units.

Service areas are placed in tucked away areas on GF where their functionality would be maximized.

Circulation Overall circulation througout the site is controlled to maintain security and privacy for the residence.

The primary circulation exists along the sidewalk and main walkways inside the internal courtyard; areas that tend to be more open to the public.

The secondary circulation through the site exists in more private areas when entering these intimate spaces.

Views On GF curtain walls have been instilled to attract potential customers into the shop units. In addition, brise soleil areas have been strategically placed near shop entrances to intrigue passersby, giving glimpses of the internal courtyard without diminishing privacy.

Openings and balcony areas are strategically placed on upper levels to accomodate exterior views towards the internal courtyard & off-site.

36 | Analytical Diagrams

Analytical Diagrams

Residential Unit Types

One Bedroom Unit #1

One Bedroom Unit #2

Underground Parking

Studio Unit

The residential part of the complex aims to accomodate people of all age groups.

As a result, a variety of unit types were created to suit the different lifestyle of each occupant in a minimalistic yet efficient manner.

Unit Types

Habitable Rooms

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One Bedroom Unit #1 One Bedroom Unit #2 Studio Unit Two Bedroom Unit #1 Two Bedroom Unit #2 Two Bedroom Loft Unit

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Seniors/ Physically Impaired Bachelor/ Couple Student/ Bachelor Couple/ Small Family Couple/ Small Family Largescale Family

Two Bedroom Unit #1

Two Bedroom Unit #2

Two Bedroom Loft Unit

The lot is exclusively for residential usage, holding up to a maximum of 24 car spaces responding to the number of habitable rooms on the complex grounds. In order to maximize efficiency, the parking lot was placed underneath the smaller building mass containing the studio and loft units; increasing structural stability of the above mass. Where drainage is concerned, the pavement near the entrance to the parking lot was ramped up from the road, with supporting drainage gutters to minimize water run off into the underground area.

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Ground Floor Plan 1 Shop Unit #1 - Laundromat 2 Shop Unit #2 - Dentist’s Office 3 Shop Unit #3 - Doctor’s Office 4 Shop Unit #4 - Pharmacy 5 Shop Unit #5 - Restaurant & Bar 6 Shop Unit #6 - Cafe 7 Shop Unit #7 - Bistro 8 Outdoor Terrace 9 One Bedroom Unit #1 10 Studio Unit 11Community Centre 12 Courtyard Space 13 Gardening and Equipment 14 Electrical Room 15 Maintenance Office

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Second Floor Plan 5 Shop Unit #5 - Restaurant & Bar 17 Two Bedroom Unit #1 18 Two Bedroom Unit #2 19 One Bedroom Unit # 2

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North Elevation

42 | Elevations/ Renders/ Sections

Section A-A

West Elevation

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Elevation/ Renders/ Sctions| 43

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LIVE/ WORK DESIGN [Second Year, 2014-15]

The client Mr. Johnson is a Sign Painter having the need to develop a dwelling in Downtown, Kingston that can simultaneously accommodate both living and working environments.

Living with his elderly father & 3 year old son, he emphasizes that it should be personalized to all inhabitants as well as his business - thus, the Johnson’s Residence.

44 | Introduction

Design Intent

Site Plan

The intent of my design is to separate the residential aspects from the work aspects as best as possible to give privacy to inhabitants. As for the workspace, I saw it fit to create a space that would inspire the client while he paints. Due to the existing site usage, John’s Lane was determined as the entrance. The area is also used as parking for the Synagogue nearby which made it a crucial requirement that privacy was maintained without hindering surrounding usage of the area.

Existing Parking for Synagogue

Given the surrounding context I saw it fit to utilize a Modernistic approach when conceptualizing the building; something fresh and innovative but paying respect to historical background of the surrounding area. As a result the functionality of the space drove the design, while attempts were made to bring more light inside and lush greenery into the urbanscape of the site as well as on the building itself.

Synagogue

Concept

North Arrow

Conceptual Imagery

Precedent

Dirty House, David Adjaye

Beverly St. Reprize, C. Steely

2070 sq ft., Sundog Structures

Kings St. Residence, S. Fitzgerald

Seattle L/W Loft, Pb E Arch.

Dundas St. West Residence, K. S. Arch.

Design Intent/ Concept/ Site Plan/ Precedent| 45

Public / Private / Service Utilized John’s Lane on GF to create a more secure entry into residence.

Utilized Wharf Rd.’s intimate privacy on FF as an entry point for workers; while linking it to both the Carenage & public side of the library.

Maintaining security and privacy on FF while still allowing public access.

Circulation The primary circulation through the building is from the work side of the structure on the GF transitioning upwards to the studio and rooftop terrace on the SF. The secondary circulation filters off into the residential side of the structure on both levels.

Views Openings and lookout areas are strategically placed on the work side of the structure to showcase paintings done as well as to gain inspiration from the downtown urbanscape.

On the residential side of the building small openings were made towards the street edge to maintain privacy and larger openings were made towards internal courtyard.

Outdoor terrace served to allow a upper level 360 view of entire surrounding area.

46 | Analytical Diagrams

Analytical Diagrams

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West Elevation

48 | Elevations/ Sections

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South Elevation

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Elevations/ Sections| 49

East Elevation

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Section C-C

North Elevation

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Elevations/ Sections| 51

Residential Perspectives

Model Pictures

Massing Model

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Model Pictures

Work Perspectives

Process Model

Perspectives/ Models| 53

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FEATURED EXPERIENCE [Throughout the 4 Years] Experiences outside of major projects, carried out for fun; more so as a means of self improvement in areas such as Surveying, Sketching, Model Making, Sheet Layout, Public Speaking, and other Presentation Techniques.

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MEASURED SURVEYING

SKETCHING

MODEL MAKING

SHEET LAYOUT

PRESENTING/ PUBLIC SPEAKING Featured Experience| 55

MEASURED SURVEYING Analyzing, measuring and documenting existing site condtions for development purposes. Furthermore, understanding the transcendence through the different phases of construction until building completion.

56 | Measured Surveying

Measured Surveying| 57

SKETCHING Travelling and visiting sites in order to document visual data for wholistic analysis/appreciation of structural approaches taken. Furthermore, just sketching for the fun of it while highlighting form, shadow, depth & lighting.

58 | Sketching

Sketching| 59

MODEL MAKING Creating models that act as physical representations of design proposals. Coming up with innovative methods/ step by step procedures to seamlessly attach/detatch, highlight details, represent surrounding context and constructing simple massing models.

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Model Making| 61

SHEET LAYOUT Developing the most suitable layout plan that showcases and visually represents the information in an intriguing manner so that viewers can easily understand the compiled information. Highlighting basic linear approaches/ diversed angular approaches/ fluid free flowing approaches that suits the main topic at hand.

62 | Sheet Layout

Is Architecture Autonomous?

Zuyev Worker’s Club The Zuyev Workers Club located in Moscow, Russia was designed by Ilya Golosov in 1926 and completed in 1928. It was used by the workers of the Union of Communal Services for education and entertainment in keeping with the principles of the Russian Revolution.

This building represents a prominent work of constructivist architecture, with the architect using visual expression of large elements combined with industrial motifs. The design relied on the dynamic contrast of simple geometrical shapes, planes, complete walls and glazed surfaces.

In the 1970’s renovations were carried out which distorted the original composition. For instance, the extensive glazing on the North-Eastern façade of the building was filled in and the balconies were removed. The building still houses a cultural centre for theatre performances & assemblies, furthermore including an 850 and 200 seat auditorium and 8 small meeting rooms.

One could argue, that buildings can be constructed without human and/or social consideration. In fact, it can be done, BUT is it “Architecture” in its true sense? Autonomy encourages individuality in designs. It then begs the question of, is it more art than architecture or industry? The Zuyev Worker’s Club embodies industrial and dynamic aesthetics, likewise catering for social or civic issues. What is architecture without a user or rationale?

How does architecture operate on its own? Walter Gropius continuously uses collective words such as “us” and “together” and “one unity”, implying that architecture is a joint discipline relying on the physical, social and psychological issues.

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A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON LOCAL vs. FOREIGN MATERIALS USED IN WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO

• Local coral blocks are made which is mildament (form of adhesive) with grinded coral. This is done as it tends to take the salt air far much easier than utilizing the raw coral.

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• There is an attempt to maintain natural sustainability by extracting the salt from the coral to continue utilizing it as the main construction material.

Disintegration caused by mixnig Foreign with Local Material

Author: Kavin Dawkins 1105836 Willemstad, the capital of Curacao, is seen as a glorious city of colour located on the southern coast of the island. It is divided into two portions by Saint Anna Bay, which leads into the Schottegat Harbour.

The two halves, Punda (the Point) and Otrabanda (the Other Side), are joined by the Koningin Emma (Queen Emma) Bridge; which opened in 1888 and rebuilt in 1939. However, due to the Dutch’s lack of understanding on what the climatic conditions were like the bridge had to undergo a major restoration in the early 21st century. Being renowned for its colourful Dutch-style gabled houses; the inner city and harbour of Willemstad were designated as one of UNESCO’s World Heritage site in 1997. The city is a Caribbean centre home to unique materials, construction methods, trade, petroleum storage and refining, tourism, and banking.

However, the city still seeks to

This research study will aim to compare the utilization of local versus foreign materials in the construction industry of Willemstad, Curacao. Here both categories will be identified, analyzed and criticized in terms of the application of the material and whether or not importing material is an economical threat towards the country’s economy.

Another motive of this research is to rectify why it is that the Construction Industry continues to try and adopt the construction methods of other countries versus sticking to their traditional methods.

import foreign material as well as attempt to adopt foreign constructions techniques.

It is argued that the implementation of new architectural styles in countries from which they do not originate is exclusively being used for aesthetics. As reported by A. Eden & R. Kazman in Architec ture, Design, Implementation, “architectural style.....offers.....anecdotes rather than provide unambiguous, clear notion.” In this day and age there are so many different styles of architecture some of which are distinctively used to identify certain building types or function. Nevertheless, it does not mean that by implementing a feature for primarily aesthetics means that it will automatically be functional where structure is concerned; especially when the environment is completely different.

As if one where to plant strawberry during the summer he/ she would fail; for the conditions must be right.

• Roofing tends to be predominantly gable or hip for ventilation purposes.

• Clay roofing tiles are locally made, however, they are still imported from Venezuela due to mass producing and the difference in groove patterns.

Map of Willemstad, Curacao

Foreign Materials 30% Local Materials 70%

Damaged Building

Building after Restoration Process

Queen Emma Bridge leading to Punda

The architectural integrity of buildings are at stake where countries are now implementing the use of foreign materials versus local; furthermore causing cultural decay. The findings from this research study will contribute to an understanding as to why the government of Curacao is implementing the use of foreign materials versus local materials. The research will also shed light on the effectiveness of doing so along with the possible challenges that members of the construction industry faced whilst introducing the new materials to the architecture of the city. As a result, findings will clarify whether or not the foreign materials have merged cohesively into the architectural landscape of the city.

A qualitative approach was taken in order to succesfully conduct this research. This method is guaranteed to generate new valid theories on the subject matter that will aim to give an insight to the issue at hand. Here the following steps will be carried out while the research is underway: • Individual Research • Touring and Observing the Urban Lanscape • Interviewing members of the Construction Industry and Locals

• Coral blocks are lined with lattice work then covered with mortar for strengthening; which acts as the main infrastructure of the newly restored buildings.

1. What is the ratio of the local to foreign materials used in the construction industry?

2. How does the use of both categories of materials contribute to the building’s structure and sustainability?

3. What impact does the utilization of each category of materials have on the environment?

4. What are the economic effects of importing materials in Curacao?

5. What steps have been taken by the government to ensure that the materials used doesn’t affect the architectural integrity of the city?

In conclusion, it is evident that the information that was attained from this research reveals the truth behind why it is that the Curacao Government continues to import foriegn material. These findings also proves that the construction method used were influencedentirely on the building materials that were readily available. Such materials were found to be dominantly coral, as well as the availabiity and capabilities of the labourers throughout the 19th century. Ultimately, the main advantage of utilizing coral plaster this present day, is the fact that it has proven to be durable, long lasting and most suitable for that which is known as the climate of Willemstad, Curacao.

The government of Curacao so far seems to be on the right path in terms o trying to restoretheir buildings in a manner that maintains the architectural and cultral integrity.

Nonetheless, the following factors need to be taken into consideration for a full success rate: • An appraisal of the Consturction Industry needs to go underway.

• Local Architects, Carpenters and Craftsmen should pool together to ensure that the true culture of the cityy is evoked.

• Government funding of local projects that reserch and investigate the unknown utilization of locally available materials.

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Planning what will be stated to stay on Topic and not get longwinded. Followed by clearly presenting the information in a strategic manner that captures the audience’s attention, keeping them focused on Presenter and Topic.

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Kavin Dawkins Contact Information +1 876-853-1920 kavindawkins@gmail.com