Kimb erlyn B a cc hus P O R T F O L I O
Hello! My name is Kimberlyn Bacchus and I am fond of design in all forms. Coming up with ideas and making them a reality drives me, and I look at all objects and situations with the thought of, “What can this become?” or, “How can I make this better?” This drive has shaped my design process and makes me especially skilled at developing forms from concepts, and maintaining the conceptual potency throughout the development of the design. As an architect by trade the process of designing and constructing buildings always intrigued me. As such, after completing my Bachelor’s Degree, I sought employment in Project Management, gaining insight into what happens after the client accepts an Architect’s design. This position also taught me the importance of being organised, and understanding the importance of all people involved from concept design to project close out. It is my goal as a designer to create spaces, that are fun, functional and quirky, thus enhancing and enlivening the lives of users.
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Room to Grow Peaktown Community Mauka Makai Georgetown Cultural Center St. John’s Public Library Other Work
ROOM TO GROW A R I A K E, KOTO WA R D, TO K YO M E I J I U N I V E R S I T Y, THESIS DESIGN PROJECT 2018 This project involved developing an architecture that welcomes and encourages change over time. The design would allow changes from the micro to the macro scale both spatially and temporally. The resulting design was produced as a process rather than a fixed form as this would allow maximum flexibility. Users are allowed and encouraged to take charge of the form of their spaces and can make changes, whether seasonal or over a period
of years, by making all building parts into components that can be leased in a similar manner to furniture. T H E C O N C E P T - Growth- the increases in cell size and number that take place during the life history of an organism. Growth is seldom random. Rather, it occurs according to a plan that eventually determines the size and shape of the individual. - Encyclopedia Britannica
This architecture provides a frame that acts as the growth plan for this community. Another part of growth is decay- where old, worn out parts are destroyed in order to make room for new parts. The growth plan should an cipate this occurrence and allow old parts to be easily removed to make room for the new.
The Building System- The form and aseembly of the building forms that may exist using this process.
The Components- A catalogue of parts are available to users to produce the spaces they require.
Aerial View of project on site in Hong Kong.
PEAKTOWN COMMUNITY H O N G K O N G , P. R . C H I N A M E I J I U N I V E R S I T Y, RESEARCH YEAR 2015 2016 This project involved the renovation and expansion of an outdated, mixed use building complex which was typical in midcentury Hong Kong. This complex was identified as one of several which embodied the concept of a ‘city in a building’ due the myriad of functions which coexist within the buildings. The objective of the project was to solidify and improve this ‘city in a building’ concept by manifesting it spatially, thereby creating a new typology.
T H E C O N C E P T - Mountain communities make it habitable with terraces, ascending lanes, stairs and bridges. This building is so massive, it’s a mountain in it’s own right. These improvements can help to make this building into a high rise neighbourhood.
Why a Ramp?- The use of an architectural scale ramp creates a space
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that has a visual and physical con nuity across oors- a street through the builidng.
The Main Street- The ramp changes character as it winds through dierent parts of the building- community facili es for residen al areas and retail for commercial areas.
1. The Community Center
2. Shop House
3. The Retail Path
MAUKA MAKAI DOWNTOWN HONOLULU, OAHU, HAWAII M E I J I U N I V E R S I T Y, 1ST YEAR This project involved a two week study of Honolulu and a workshop that identified issues affecting downtown Honolulu. One or more issues were then selected and designs made in response. Two issues- transportation into the city and an underused and disconnected waterfrontwere selected and an urban design was developed based on the ancient Hawaiian system of land division of Ahapua’a. A building was then designed to fit within this scheme.
T H E C O N C E P T - The Ahapua’a land division concept divided the land into segments that featured a flow from the mountains ‘Mauka’ to the water ‘Makai’. Modern development methods have interrupted this flow, separating the people from the water. This flow will be restored by easing access to the waterfront, introducing a water-based transport hub, and by creating different experiences along the waterfront to draw people to the water.
Urban Design Measures- A enables access to the wate this project.
Example of an Ahapua’a in ancient Hawaiian villages.
MAUKA
MAKAI
Architecture Design Measures- The Ancient Hawaiian Culture Museum features a series of ramps which to the mountains. This path was flanked by controlled exhibi on rooms and research spaces.
Light Rail Viaduct Ferry Terminal Pedestrian Bridge (1 of 4)
Ancient Hawaiian Culture Museum Path linking two pedestrian streets Commercial
Historical
Transporta on
Arts & Culture
pedestrian path linking two exis ng popular pedestrian streets, infrastructure that rfront and op miza on of waterfront property are the solu ons implemented for
moves through the permanent exhibi on spaces in a path leading from the water
The resul ng Urban Design..
G E O R G E T O W N C U LT U R A L CENTER FOR YOUTH AND
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SPORT
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G E O R G E T O W N , G U YA N A U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E C H N O L O G Y, 4TH YEAR FINAL
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This project involved the creation of a community space using a sample from local literary works as a conceptual framework. This building is meant to serve as a hub for the annual Mashramani celebrations and as a place of gathering and recreation for the residents of Georgetown and its immediate environs. It features a multipurpose court, rooftop gardens and pool and a courtyard water feature.
Entrance to the Cultural Center.
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GROW MAT IM WITH ENGINE
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ROOT BARRIER
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SACRIFICIAL THERMOPLAST CHLORIDE LAY
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THE CONCEPT “the flag blows out and the wind blows in; they are one and the same like flesh and skin.” This poem excerpt is made into form by using the chevrons on the Guyanese flag and by creating a ring shape that allows a visual mixing of activities, making all experiences of the center one and the same.
SECOND THERMOPLAST CHLORIDE LAY WATERPROOF
STEEL COMPO DECKING
Some details of the drainage system.
MPREGNATED ERED SOIL
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TIC POLYVINYL YER
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GRASSPAVE GRID MAT Provides support that makes grass wheelchair accessible and secures topsoil layer.
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TIC POLYVINYL YER FOR ING
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OSITE
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PERFORATED DRAINAGE PIPE Helps to remove excess water from Grasspave system.
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2” ALUMINIUM FRAME
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WALLABA CLADDING MEMBERS
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ALUMINIUM BRACKETS FOR WALLABA CLADDING WIREWALLTM FENCING
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SUB SOIL
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e passive design measures implemented in the design. These details are for a ‘slim’ grass roof and for a fast ac ng
Custom facade detail developed to allow breezes, shade from the sun and provide security in a slim profile.
S T. J O H N ’ S P U B L I C LIBRARY S T. J O H N ’ S , A N T I G U A & B A R B U D A UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY 3RD YEAR FINAL This project involved the design of a library for St. John’s, Antigua’s capital city, following a detailed analysis of the city. The design required gaining an understanding of the functions and organization of a large-scale library and applying that knowledge to a challenging yet interersting site in the heart of the city. T H E C O N C E P T - “To encourage and nurture a quest for knowledge.” This quest is initiated by introducing a thoroughfare that cuts across the site from north to south and forms a shortcut between High and St. Mary’s streets. This shortcut, equipped with seating, shade and retail amenities would invite persons into the site, eventually leading them to the library’s entrance. Once inside, all spaces flow outward and upward from the main lobby, enticing visitors to investigate further and embark on a journey to an acquisition of higher levels of knowledge and self improvement.
The south entrance to the library.
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Public PUBLIC
ST, JOHN’S CATHEDRAL
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Public (Controlled) PUBLIC (CONTROLLED)
Staff STAFF
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Commercial COMMERCIAL
PUBLIC CIRCULATION Public Circula on
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STAFF CIRCULATION Staff Circula on
Careful a en on was paid to the arrangement of spaces to allow freedom of movement while maintaining the necessary separa on of spaces needed for a library to func on.
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Sec on through the facade of the Teen Library showing details of the heavy mber construc on employed in this design.
OTHER WORK I N T E R N S H I P P R O J E C T- K U M E S E K K E I
Option 2- Stacked Spaces
FA C A D E D E S I G N
Public Space Facade Glass
YAT S U S H I R O C I T Y H A L L , K U MAMOTO For this project, I was responsible for developing concepts for the facade of the Yatsushiro City Hall that is currently being designed. The design drew inspiration from the site context- especially the remains of Yatsushiro Castle that is opposite the site. The following design was selected by the project lead for further development.
Cultural Hall Glass
White Limestone
White Limestone
PLAN
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ELEVATION
The series of stacked and overlapping alcoves emulate the stacked stones in the castle walls.
Office Space Facade
Building Views
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The alcoves can SECTION be used as display A-A spaces or alternate seating.
P R O J E C T C O - O R D I N AT I O N
TOWER SUITES HOTEL P O R T O F S PA I N , T R I N I D A D A N D T O B A G O For this project, I was responsible for document control for construction documents, liaising with clients and engineers, and responding to Requests for Information. As a result, I made regular site visits to ensure compliance with the design, updated various drawings as necessary, and monitored the work done by engineers to maintain the project budget.
GOVERNMENT CAMPUS PLAZA P O R T O F S PA I N , T R I N I D A D A N D T O B A G O For this project, I was responsible for document control for construction documents, and for ensuring co-ordination between the drawings produced by the engineers and architects during the interior fit out of the completed tower shells.