Ría Wilson - Architecture Portfolio 2024

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PORTFOLIO
Ría Wilson

PERSONAL PROFILE

As an aspiring architect, I have learned that the world is reliant on design and creative solutions. In addition to being passionate, I aspire to be apart of this impact through a level of teamwork, strong work ethic and committed service tothefirm.

PERSONAL SKILLS

SOFTWARE SKILLS

REFERENCES

David

email: david@ddnarch.com

phone: 876-381-6522

JohanRampair, DirectorofProjects, TourismEnhancementFund

email:johan.rampair@tef.gov.jm phone:876-499-1478

email:andrebaugh@gmail.com phone:876-806-2576

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FALMOUTH CULTURAL CENTRE

FALMOUTH, JAMAICA

M.ARCH 2 THESIS PROJECT

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RINSLO PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA

YEAR 4 PROJECT

FUSION GARDENS

KINGSTON, JAMAICA

YEAR 3 PROJECT

CONVOTWINE TOWER

KINGSTON, JAMAICA

YEAR 4 PROJECT

PROPOSED MUSIC PARK

ST. ANDREW, JAMAICA

AUGUST TOWN CDC & JSIF PROJECT

FALMOUTH

CULTURAL CENTRE

The Falmouth Cultural Centre is intended to be a dynamicfocalpointwithinthecommunityofFalmouth, servingasacatalystforculturalexpression,education and exchange. Its main purpose is to promote and advance the region’s rich cultural and architectural heritage by employing the diverse tapestry of Jamaicantraditions,historyandidentity.

AsitislocatedoffFalmouth’smainthoroughfare,and isembeddedwithintheestablishedhistoricdistrict,the centreaimstoofferanarrayofprograms,eventsand resourcesthatresonateswithbothlocalsandtourists alike. Through exhibitions, workshops, performances and interactive experience, the centre serves to nurture a sense of pride, belonging and interconnectednessamongindividualsofallagesand backgrounds.

CentraltoitsmissionisthepracticeofAdaptiveReuse, in which the dilapidated historical structures are revitalized and repurposed to serve contemporary needsofFalmouth.Throughthisstrategy,thecultural centrepreservesthephysicalremnantsofFalmouth’s past and breathes new life into these spaces, transforming them into vibrant hubs of cultural engagement,socialcohesionandartisticexpression.

LOWERHARBOURSTREET

MASSING

WIND AND MASSING STUDY

NORTH - WEST FACADE TREATMENT

SOUTH - EAST FACADE TREATMENT

The use of courtyard to cool the interior spaces and it extends the indoor spaces

Stormwaterbeingreusedtoflushtoiletsand forirrigation Adaptive Reuse site; one of the main materials is recycled

SECTION A-A
MODEL ITERATION 1
MODEL ITERATION 2

RINSLO PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

The Rinslo Performing Arts Centre was inspired by the concept of the jamaicandanceentitled'Breadfruit.'

The dance steams from a dynamic combination of up and down and dipping movements. In imitating these movements, a curved steel frame was conceptualized as an exo-skeletal piece that would form the primary structure of the building.

AsaPerformingArtsCentre,itwas pertinenttomimicthefluidityofthe dance which was suggestive of the impact that this project could have on the urban fabric of the city of Montego Bay. As it will accommodate Jamaican song and dance performances, this concert hall will serve as a cultural connector and further enhance the hipstrip.

JIMMY CLIFF BOULEVARD

JIMMYCLIFFBOULEVARD
CARIBBEANSEA

FUSION GARDENS

Fusion Gardens is a 6-storey mixed usestructurethatwasdesignedfor integration within the Kingston Gardens area. The concept behind the form development is the push and pull forces of the site which opted for a challenge to fuse both disadvantages and advantages into unity.

In maintaining this harmonious coexistence, the structure serves to cater to the existing locals while inviting new residents and boosting revenue through the proposed commercial units. the main amenity space is a roof garden which is featuredonthefirst,thirdandfifth floors. This feature also feeds into thebuilding'ssustainabilityasthere is a water catchment system embedded in the green walls along the garden areas which re-utilizes the water for the growth and developmentofthegardens.

PLANTS

SOIL

COMMERCIAL AREA

FILTER FABRIC

DRAINAGE LAYER

INSULATION

WATERPROOF MEMBRANE

ROOF DECK

STREET CORNER VIEW RESIDENT'S OUTDOOR CHILL ZONE
ROOF GARDEN
ROOF

CONVOTWINE TOWERS

The Convotwine Tower is a forty (40)-storey mixed use urban conservation project proposed for the area of Downtown Kingston in theyear2092.

Itisdesignedtowithstandtheharsh climatic conditions of the tropical region while still maintaining eleganceandattraction.

Thedesignwasinspiredbythecraft ofJamaicanartwhereweavingcan be used as a cultural linkage between the past, present and futureofarchitectureandculturein Jamaica.

Also woven into its design, is a green spiral that wraps the entire structure which creates a spacious and lucious roof garden on every floor.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

SECTIONAL DETAIL

STREET VIEW (NIGHT)
VIEW OF ROOF GARDEN

PROPOSED MUSIC PARK

This proposed green space was designedforacommunityinEast Kingston(rural).Thedesignaimsto promote unity and togetherness amongsttheresidentsthroughthe useofmusicandentertainment.

Thedesignfeaturesastageforlive performances as well as sustainability features for low maintenance of the property. It provides an area where residents can find peace, safety and exchange. Its playful layout was conceptualized from the idea of music being the root of the community and therefore it influenced the rhythmic movement ofpeoplethroughthegreenspace.

This project was managed by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund amongst other Community Developmentorganizations.

EXISTING PARK

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