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Graduate Architecture Portfolio
Lewis Sykes
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Lewis Sykes
Architectural Assisant
07402592878
Lewis.sykes02@gmail.com
About Me
I am a recent Architecture graduate looking to pursue a career in the Architecture industry. I am a driven and motivated individual and I feel I would make a great addition to your design team.
Throughout the duration of my studies I took part in multiple projects which varied in size and complexity. During these projects I learnt useful insights into master-planning and civic architecture, as well as, residential and social housing. Every project presented different technical challenges that I had to solve through my design process. I have always tried to apply sustainable design methods into my work because, I believe they benefit both the client and the surrounding community.
I am very confident working in industry standard software such as AutoCAD and SketchUP. In addition I still do have valuable hand drawing and modelling skills which I do use to their full potential in order to help me communicate my workings.
My biggest accomplishment so far would be completing my 3rd Year project and finishing my degree. This project had a lot of ups and downs throughout its course however, it was personal to me and I take a lot of pride in this project.
Work History
Frontline worker providing the instlation service Install new telecommunication systems to customers property
• Aquired Streetworks SLG Acreditation and BT Underground Safety
Architecture Student Ambassador
• Lead campus and facility tours to parents and prospective students Took part in various Q&A activities for new students
Responsible for multiple tasks should as stacking shelves, serving customers and preparing orders
• Learnt valuable communications skills
• Seen as a trustworthy and reliable employee
Experience
• Insight into different RIBA work stages
• Tips on industry leading software
Discussed how a practice runs on the day to day
Brief Introduction into Architecture
• Took part in a mini design charette where I got valuable feedback on my early work
Education
2020-23
BArch Architecture Nottingham Trent University
2.2
2018-20
Level 3 Extended Diploma [3D Design] The Sheffield College Distinction*
Vantage Point Vantage Point
This was my final year project and it was based on the ongoing issue with the closure of nightclubs which is threatening the underground music scene. The brief was to design an educational building focussed around well-being and sustainability.
Re-use was at the heart of my concept for this project. Thinking about how we can reuse spaces for night-life. I was also looking past the life span of the school and how each space can be adapted to fit another use.
My chosen site was in Nottingham city centre located near the Nottingham Castle and the old Broadmarsh shopping centre. The main goal for this site was to create a new connection between the old castle and the new development happening on the Broadmarsh site. It is a diverse site and would allow for a unique student experience in Nottingham.
These are some of my working diagrams which I used during this project. They collectively played a vital role in my design development to help me achieve a more sustainable outcome. I am confident with talking about my design choices and these quick and easy diagrams help me to communicate my ideas to peers. I work with a mixture of analogue and digital media because I found this works best for me and helps me efficiently progress through the project.
Massing Diagrams
Initial Concept Sketches
Reinforced concrete bored piled foundation
Rigid Insulation [300mm]
PPC coated insulation block [250mm]
Concrete floor slab [250mm]
Screed [15mm]
Rubber Matting [25mm]
DPM
Sand [150mm]
Gravel [120mm]
Aluminum rainwater collection with manhole cover
Double glazing [70mm]
Single glazing [15mm]
Sill
Steel glass fin connection plates with steel bolts
Aluminum curtain wall casing
Glass railing
Aluminum railing casing
Silicone seal
Custom steel spider-web connection system
Steel glass fin to floor joint
Brass & perforated aluminum cladding system
Cladding rail
Cladding supports
Weather-tight OSB board
Secondary glulam timber beams
Primary glulam timber beams
Plywood [20mm]
LED panel [50mm]
New brickwork for parapet
Loose fill cellulose insulation [130mm]
Aluminum parapet sill
Bituminous sheet [10mm]
Photo-voltaic Panels
As part of my environmental strategy for this project I used a sefaria model to analyse the natural light within my design. This enabled me to locate areas which had low natural light.
I am passionate about sustainability and this technique allowed me to maximise sunlight in key areas to provide a better learning environment by using natural light.
MVHR System
I will be using a MVHR system to both heat and cool my building. It does not require a lot of additional energy because it is constantly re-using the warm moisture which is already in the building.
The skylights are a main design feature to allow natural light to flood the atrium. They also have an added benefit of being able to ventilate the building naturally. With operable glazing within the skylights a fresh breeze will drift through the atrium.
The building is very demanding on energy due to the equipment being used within the spaces. Using photo-voltaic panels can cut the building’s overall energy costs by up to 50%.
Sefaria
Photo-voltaic Panels
Stack Ventilation Passive Stack Ventilation
Photo-voltaic Panels
Whitby Transform Whitby Transform
This project focussed on reusing the existing building on an occupied brownfield site. I was tasked with transforming an old rowing club into a new whale museum to attract tourism to Whitby. The main theme of my project was to capture the changing sea levels on the small beach within the site. This therefore provided a unique experience for the user compared to a traditional museum.
During this project I experimented with a different visual style to match the theme and concept of my project. I used a mixture of software such as Photoshop and procreate which I am now very confident in using for architectural visualisation.
Hybrid Housing Hybrid Housing
This project focused on mixed use buildings. I found this particularly interesting because our cities are changing more families are opting to settle in city.
I had to think about the wider context and design a masterplan scheme for St. Anne’s Marsh in Bristol.
I designed a block of affordable housing with both 3 and 2 bedroom apartments. There is also a brewery located on the ground floor which provided the mixed use aspect of the project. This derived from the current problem of the rapid closure of local bars. This design aimed to increase business and spark new life into this forgotten part of the city.
City Façades City Façades
Working with my hybrid housing project I undertook a city facades masterclass which focused on developing the facade of my design.
I learned valuable skills on how to give the facade depth, texture and how to show the internal structure on the exterior.
I had to create a 1:50 drawing of my facade where I learned how to give an extra layer of detail to my drawings.
I am also confident in physical modeling. I use this skill both in my development process and my final representations.
