RIBA Part 1 Architecture Portfolio

Nafeesa Ayorinde

RIBA Part 1 Architecture Graduate

I O

07506832422

bims.ayorinde@gmail.com

Leicester, UK

EDUCATION

2020-2023 B achelor of Arts: Architecture

University of Kent- Canterbury Grade: First-Class Honours 2013-2020 A Level Loughborough High School

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator Sketchup

Procreate Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit

Enscape

LANGUAGES

English

Basic French

Basic Spanish

2024-present Part 1 Architectural Assistant Levitt Bernstein, Manchester

• Practical experience within a firm working on both small and large-scale architectural projects.

2022 NHS C ustomer Service Advisor

• Developed active listening skills and to work accurately under pressure.

2021 Warehouse Operative NEOVIA, Leicester

• Ability to work in a collaborative team and reliability in meeting targets.

2020 Fulfilment Associate Amazon, Leicester

2015-present Freelance Artist WIPBEE

• Meet specific requests of clients and provide effective customer service and communication skills. SKILLS

During my time so far at Levitt Bernstein, I have been able to work on a range of housing, school, and outreach projects allowing me to develop my software skills and gain a better understanding of the industry. One of the selected projects includes working with schools via the CCAC using 3D printing and enscape renders to visualise the childrens’ ideas of life in extreme climates, which went on to be exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum in July 2024.

The Grange is a schools project located in Monmouth, Wales which acts as the sporting college of Haberdasher’s Monmouth Schools. The scheme involved developing different types of gyms with specific uses such as Strength and Conditioning, and Physical Endurance; meaning that a key factor that was taken into consideration was the different floor build-ups needed. During my months working directly on this project, I managed to experience Riba Stages 1-4, engage with the clients, and work collaboratively with the adjacent architects and assistants.

This proposal of a Wellbeing Community Centre, located in the heart of Chatham, Kent, aims to engage with the five different types of wellbeing. The original structure, composed of a steel portal frame, has since been retrofited to showcase an inverted pitch roof. The roof will enable for an increase in water collection throughout the building that is used for irrigation in the centre’s greenhouse space, in addition to the heating and cooling of its entirety. The proposal aims to improve food security within Chatham by offering a food bank service and outdoor seasonal greenhouse space to the users of the building. This helps to engage with the circular economy concept with both the food bank, greenhouse and community kitchen working simultaneously with eachother.

The use of the outdoor steel frames will transition accordingly to the seasons. During the summer months, it will have a general recreational use as space for socialising and exploring. During the winter months, it will partner with the indoor greenhouse space as a winter garden. This is enabled by a polyethylene wrap being installed.

First Floor

1. Greenhouse

2. Study Pods

3. Multifunctional Hall Space

4. Storage

5. Terrace

6. Cafe

A series of social spaces encourages interaction between different generations and demographics of people. The outdoor spaces are flexible with multiple adaptable uses; which is stimulated by the reuse of materials throughout the centre. The open atrium entrance invites the users to sit, read and socialise subsequently improving their psychological and social wellbeing.

Urban Intervention.

This proposal focuses on the wider context of Chatham Intra, Kent, with the aim to regenerate life into the high street and improve the relationship between the riverfront and urban fabric. Different iterations of pier design were tested to produce a new network of piers with multiple recreational uses whilst also generating jobs within the area . An introduction of hard and soft landscaping in the position of demolished buildings helps to prevent the interruption of the urban tissue. It also allowed for the creation of social and community environments. Marsh landscaping along the riverfront allows for an increase in the biodiversity, ecology, and water quality of the area.

The previously used office block has been redeveloped into student accomodation. Featuring a rainwater garden roof terrace and pop-up food truck, the design aims to create social hubs for the students. The introduction of student accomodation will help to incentivise education as a priority within Chatham. Accessibllity is a priority with the design offering multiple circulatory routes to improve inclusivity.

Collective Dwelling.

My proposal for collective dwelling aims to create affordable and accessible housing for different demographics. By taking inspiration from the art deco movement of the early 20th century, the design uses a combination of white lime stucco, extensive glazing and curved facades to create a fluid, yet sturdy exterior. The landscaping of the central courtyard space follows a ‘ripple-like’ form, similar to that of gravitational waves. A green sedum roof provides the homes with increased insulation whilst also being a natural drainage system. The roof is also partnered with photovoltaic panels helping to reduce energy costs and creating a more sustainable scheme.

The scheme offers a selction of different building typologies. The adjacent image shows a terraced two bedroom home catered towards new families, or young adults who are keen to host and entertain guests. The ground floor plan’s open nature offers the residents flexibility and space to move around. On the upper floor, the private roof terrace conciously makes use of the limited area and creates more green spaces for the users.

A selection of art pieces and sketches using mediums such as watercolour, goache and procreate.

Nafeesa Ayorinde

RIBA Part 1 Architecture Graduate