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ABOUT ME

I’m a British-French architecture student and have graduated from Salford University with a 2.1.

I learn and adapt rapidly, enabling me to generate high quality virtual and physical designs and models in a wide range of softwares.

I’m a highly motivated self starter, from my early teens I have worked and volunteered in a variety of roles and positions. Cycling, hiking and climbing across both Asia and Europe I have developed an immense respect and love for the natural world.

My passion for the environment is an aspect I’d like to draw on in my work as an aspiring architect.

EDUCATION

Salford University

Architecture 3rd Yr (BScArch)

(2023-2020)

Gordons School

French, Business, Economics, Psychology

European School Brussels 1

LANGUAGES

English (fluent)

French (fluent)

Spanish (advanced)

(2019-2016)

(2016-2008)

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

Autocad

Revit

Sketchup

Rhino

Grasshopper

Twinmotion

Enscape

VRay Photoshop

Indesign

BRIEF

HERITAGE-LED REGENERATION & RECREATION OF OUR POST-INDUSTRIAL CITY

MANCHESTER TOWN HALL HERITAGE

MUSIC CAFE

“Understand the clients’ aspirations and combine them with opportunities and constraints connected to the status of the Town Hall, which is a Grade I listed building.”

• 2 access points on either side.

• Stage in the middle.

• Doesn’t take up any ground space, access to the site is still the same.

• Mirrors on the bottom to reflect light and the town hall, maintains an attractive area below.

• Glass walls ensuring a new appreciation for the Town Hall is allowed.

• Adds to the area without standing out or affecting to already existing historic site.

URBAN FOLLIE CONCEPT

CHAPEL STREET, SALFORD

CURATING THE URBAN FABRIC BRIEF

“What possibilities can architecture afford for urbanity? For the presence of humans in an ecology of objects, perceptions, agencies, materials, constructions?

RESPONDING TO THE CITY NEEDS

DESIGN CONCEPT FOR A COMMUNITY AREA

CHAPEL STREET, SALFORD

BRIEF

DEVELOPMENT OF BENEFICIAL URBAN SPACES

“The intention of this design module is to provide an opportunity to focus on the development of a compact yet complex and well-resolved architectural design.”

KEY CONCEPTS

- Urban nature.

- Accessibility.

- All year round use of community center.

- Path up to roof, maximum usability of space.

- Indoor and Outdoor areas.

- Natural addition to Salford.

KEY FEATURES

- Sun access to site.

- Maximum ground floor space possible.

- Enhanced view of existing train tracks.

- Mixed use of space and volume at different heights.

- Site orientation.

- Interaction of user with structure.

CHANGES TO SITE

Opened up access routes. Gym facilities.

Bathroom.

W/C

Showers

Covered

Skatepark.

Outdoor Space.

Ground floor entry to reception.

Bike Workshop.

Bike lock up area.

SOUTH-EAST

MATERIAL STUDY GREEN ROOF

A. Vegetation.

B.

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D.

E.

F.

G.

H.

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Substrate.

Draniage Layer.

Filter Layer.

Waterproofing Membrane.

Concrete.

Gutter.

Wood Floor with Waterproof coating.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

01. 15mm Wood Finish.

02. 15mm Thin Brick Finish.

03. Air Gap.

04. 100mm Hemp Insulation.

05. Concrete Wall Structure.

06. Water Resistive Barrier (WRB).

07. 50-80mm Hemp Insulation.

07. Plaster.

08. Concrete Floor Structure.

09. Concrete Floor Structure.

10. Concrete Beam.

11. Wood Cieling.

12. Wood Floor.

13. Wood Casing.

14. Gravel.

15. Earth and Vegetation.

16. Window Frame.

17. Window Pane.

REBAR STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT

CONCRETE STRUCTURE

SECOND FLOOR COMMUNITY CENTER

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2.

3.

THIRD FLOOR COMMUNITY CENTER

PARAMETRIC WINDOWS

THIRD FLOOR COMMUNITY CENTER

C E N T R A L Z