FIONA NOWLAND • INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE • PORTFOLIO 2018
SELECTED WORKS
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Charnley River Restuarant|pg 1
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Student Accomodation |pg 11
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Oak Circle Tree house |pg 15
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Floating Coffee Table|pg 25
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Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright |pg 33
CHARNLEY RIVER
RESTAURA
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01 Bud Crockett, Myroodah Station, Kimberley. Photo credit: Judy Crockett
ANT Brief
• With due acknowledgment to the extraordinary beauty of the country we live in with its own inimitable style, this restaurant is sited in the Kimberley, Western Australia. Responding to the unique tropical weather conditions of northern Australia, the restaurant is designed to work with the climate with high ceilings to vent the hot air, and glass louvers which allow cross ventilation. • The front and rear deck are shaded by the roof overhang, offering two different outdoor areas to provide breezes, depending on the time of day. • Cantilevered over an escarpment, the approach is via a wooden boardwalk over a lagoon with waterlilies and pandanas palms. • Evaporation from the water helps keep the building cool. • The layout of the plan provides many different dining experiences which make the most of the stunning setting.
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A Kimberley Dining Experience Entrée Mango, Chilli & Lime Broome Mangrove Crab Main Kimberley Grazed Beef, Seared and Served Rare. Side Dish Toasted Wattle-seed and Native Spinach. Damper. Desert Glazed Papaya drizzled with Wild Bush Honey
DESIGN INTENT •
To create a unique and authentic dining experience, that explores the intersection between indigenous and colonial cultures, in the unique location of the majestic Kimberley.
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Food sources are local, simply prepared with emphasis on quality.
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The challenge is to combine Vast with Intimate. Texture, colour and materials must resonate with the juxtaposition of the sheer grandeur of the scale of the Kimberley with attention to the intricate detail.
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Context is key, with the interior reflecting principles of outback hospitality.
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• Water colour renders reflect the dynamic energy and vivid colours of the Kimberley region. • My food choice is identified by the diverse regional and seasonal ingredients, and my design is informed by the spectacular Australian landscape itself.
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Models
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Resolving The Layout 8
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Bar Rear verandah
Male ambulant
Female ambulant
Boardwalk over lagoon
Front entrance
Booth
Welcome Desk & Waiting
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Boardwalk over lagoon
Wait area
Rear Deck
Front verandah
Large communal dining table
Bar
Welcome desk
Rear verandah
Booth
ELEVATION
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Front Deck & Entrance
Kitchen prep area
PRINCIPLES OF TROPICAL ARCHITECTURE
3D FLOOR PLAN
promote cooling breezes ventilation by convection reduce radiation of heat shelter walls and openings Walkway
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Oak Circle Prunus lusitanica‘Variegata’, Cupressus lusitanica, Ginkgo biloba, Pinus wallichiana, Sequoia sempervirens, Sequoiadendron giganteum.
Araucaria bidwillii, Abies nordmanniana, Cedrus atlantica f. glauca, Chamaecyparis funebris, Quercus agrifolia, Quercus canariensis, Quercus leucotricophora, Quercus macrocarpa var. olivaefolius, Quercus robur, Quercus suber, Quercus robur ‘Concordia’, Crataegus coccinoides, Quercus ilex, Juniperus oxycedrus,
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OAK CIRCLE TREEHOUSE
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The Kyneton Botanic Gardens are of scientific (botanical) significance for their collection of plants, especially the oaks and conifers, characteristic of late nineteenth century Victorian gardens, and including some rare and outstanding individual specimens. Heritage Council Victoria
Brief
• The objective is to design an innovative space within the existing green public space of the historic Kyneton Botanic Gardens. • The design must provide an enhancement of the gardens by redesigning the space with validation of how this improves the way in which people interact. • The design is inclusive of all the community, however the young adults of the community form the central focus. Often in these country towns there is a lack of activities for young adults, or somewhere just to meet and engage with the community. I am interested in the prominent and unusual design feature of the Kyneton Botanic Garden which is the large “Oak Circle”. Here rare oaks are encircled by privet, japonica and
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hawthorn hedge, making this is an ideal site for the parametric treehouse concept.
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For the majority of us, tree climbing brings back memories of our childhood. When you would stand at the bottom of a tree, mapping out your route before attempting to climb to the highest point. Many of us will remember that feeling of joy when reaching the top, shortly followed by that daunting feeling that you are never going to get back down. Daniel Start, Professional Tree Climber, 2017 CONCEPTUAL SKETCHES • These sketches explored the shape of a birds nest as the inspiration for the treehouse roof. • There is an inherent sense of safety and security about birds nests that I wanted to translate into the treehouse. • Making the curve parametric meant it could be used at different scales and angles.
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Top Treehouse 16900
Walkway 10000
Plan_Top of Treehouse
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A Public Outdoor Room In every neighborhood and work community, make a piece of common land into an outdoor room - a partly enclosed place, with some roof, columns, without walls, perhaps with a trellis, place it beside an important path and within view of many homes and workshops.’ Chapter 69, A Pattern Language Christopher Alexander, 1977
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY • The Oak Circle Treehouse blurs the threshold between exterior and interior. • We are enclosed in a safe ‘space’ yet are closely connected with the natural environment. • A sense of peace and tranquility is achieved while enjoying a unique perspective of these beautiful historic gardens.
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STUDENT ACCOMMODATION Brief
• Sited on a small and difficult ‘L’ shaped block, this building dedicated to student’s accommodation was to be no more than 250m2 and with a max of 3 levels
• The challenge was to provide abundant natural light from the north while also providing cross ventilation. • To create a feeling of space, the central atrium with its souring
and include the following: Entry lobby & reception,
ceilings became the focal gathering area for the students to
bookshop. library, gallery cafe, shared kitchen, public
socialise in.
circulation area, and up to 10 bedroom/studio spaces.
• The students pods which accommodate 2 students, are suspended from the ceiling at various heights, creating intimate areas that are away from the general areas with noise and light.
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...in every building and in every social group within the building, it is necessary to place the common areas. Place them on the sunlit side to reinforce the pattern of INDOOR SUNLIGHT’ Chapter 129 Common Areas of the Heart, A Pattern Language, Christopher Alexander 18
SITE CONSIDERATIONS • • • • • •
• The student’s modular accommodation pods offer security and privacy, while being integrated into the larger communal space. • Essentially intimate and communal conditions are imposed on the interior space, fulfilling both requirements.
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Irregular shape of block Compliant set back Neighborhood character Building height restrictions Visual bulk noise impacts Shadow studies
DESIGN INTENT • To create a safe & nurturing environment for students to live and study in, away from home. • This will be achieved with a ‘village’ atmosphere of smaller intimate spaces within a larger communal space. • The modular designs of the students accommodation pods are suspended from the roof, with walkways providing accessibility.
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GENERAL NOTES : These plans have been generated for the client listed in the project name and are not tobe used, reporduced, copied, or distrubuted for any other project without writtenpermission and or compensation due to the architect.
level 3
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level 3
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codes, ordinances, regulations, etc, These plans have been prepared to shall be considered as part of specificstandards and practions for this building, and shallmeet takeprofessional preHowever, building code requiremcedence over anything shown,tices. describvary with location and change from ed or implied where same are ents at variantime to time. Before starting construcce. tion, the contractor assumes full responsibility to very verify the conditions, Any attached engineering or local builddimensions and structural details of the ing authority notations supersede and building. All federal, state and local override materials, fastening, nailing schedules and construction procedures codes, ordinances, regulations, etc, presented below in plan, section or detshall be considered as part of specificail views. tions for this building, and shall take precedence over anything shown, describThe contractor assumes any responsied or implied where same are at varianbility for any problems that may arise ce. due to non-complience. Use of these plans constitutes compliance with Any above attached engineering or local buildterms. ing authority notations supersede and override materials, fastening, nailing schedules and construction procedures presented below in plan, section or detail views.
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The contractor assumes any responsibility for any problems that may arise due to non-complience. Use of these plans constitutes compliance with above terms.
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Typical Pod Section B FFL Pod 3 2707
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Students Pod STUDENT Sections ACCOMODATION Project number
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These plans have been prepared to meet professional standards and pracGENERAL NOTES : These plans have tices. However, building code requirembeen generated for the client ents vary with location and change from listed in the project name and are not time to time. Before starting constructobe used, reporduced, copied, or distion, the contractor assumes full respontrubuted for any other project without sibility to very verify the conditions, writtenpermission and or compensation dimensions and structural details of the building. All federal, state and due localto the architect.
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Section Main Building-Nth/Sth 23
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FLOATING COFFEE TABLE Brief • Design inspiration taken from Origami folded paper forms • The challenge is to make wood behave as paper, and bend or fold seamlessly. • Economical use of material with little or no wastage work around size of sheets. • Design can be transported flat-packed, and assembled at destination. • Reduce design down to minimum required for structural integrity • Design to be deceptively simple, with intelligent and well executed joinery detail. • As per the original paper, the design will have clean lines, with no extraneous embellishment
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DESIGN ITERATION • Each design has evolved from one single piece of paper that has been scored and folded to create the table.
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Models
‘F L O A T I N G’ C O F F E E T A B L E
TEST
DDD30004- Furniture Design: Furniture for Compact Living
DESIGN FOLIO - Final
OF FINAL DESIGN
FIONA NOWLAND - Student No 7707797
LECTURER - Denis Smitka
• The table at the bottom had the best centre of gravity. • An extra step our was incorporated inot the design to add a shelf for books and to break up the base. • True to the original design intent, the table was still constructed out of one piece of wood.
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CLASS - Wed 2:30
SEMESTER 2 - 2016
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O F G RAV I T Y CALC U LAT I O N S
Calculating the centre of gravity of the glass top
DDD30004- Furniture Design: Furniture for Compact Living
DESIGN FOLIO - Final
FIONA NOWLAND - Student No 7707797
LECTURER - Denis Smitka
CLASS - Wed 2:30
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Plan with Glass
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3mm acrylic
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19mm Plywood
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Plans & Side View
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Plan without Glass
DDD30004- Furniture Design: Furniture for Compact Living
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FLOATING TABLE
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Date Drawn by
DESIGN FOLIO - Final
FIONA NOWLAND - Student No 7707797
LECTURER - Denis Smitka Drawing #
27 Sep 2016 FN 1 : 10 Scale CLASS - Wed 2:30 SEMESTER 2 - 2016 Sheet 1 of 4
11/4/2016 11:03:21 AM
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Exploded View
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Acrylic Top
3mm Acrylic Top
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Top Shelf
19mm HoopPine Plywood
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Main Upright
19mm HoopPine Plywood
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Small Shelf
19mm HoopPine Plywood
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Small Shelf Upright
19mm HoopPine Plywood
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Top Shelf Upright
19mm HoopPine Plywood
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Table Base
19mm HoopPine Plywood
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Plastic Connector Housing
HAFELE Rafix 20 System
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Exploded View FLOATING TABLE
Date Drawn by
DDD30004- Furniture Design: Furniture for Compact Living Part #
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Description
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Acrylic Top
3mm Acrylic Top
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Top Shelf
19mm HoopPine Plywood
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Main Upright
19mm HoopPine Plywood
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Small Shelf
19mm HoopPine Plywood
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Small Shelf Upright
19mm HoopPine Plywood
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Top Shelf Upright
19mm HoopPine Plywood
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Table Base
19mm HoopPine Plywood
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Plastic Connector Housing
HAFELE Rafix 20 System
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DESIGN FOLIO - Final
Qty
FIONA NOWLAND - Student No 7707797
LECTURER - Denis Smitka Drawing #
27 Sep 2016 Author
Scale CLASS - Wed 2:30 SEMESTER 2 - 2016 2 of 4
11/3/2016 11:19:54 AM
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FALLINGWATER Frank Lloyd Wright
Brief
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• The genius of Frank Lloyd Wright to physically and spiritually embrace the natural world is captured in the daring and innovative Fallingwater sited over a waterfall in the forest landscape of Bear Run, Pennsylvania and completed in 1937 for the Kaufmann Family. • As a preliminary to rendering the building in CAD, hand drawing the plans and sections and converting the dimensions from imperial to metric, led to a deeper understanding of this iconic building and how it was constructed.
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Fallingwater - Hand drawings
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FIONA NOWLAND • INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE • PORTFOLIO 2018