Architecture Portfolio | Rebecca Day

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO PART 2 ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT REBECCA DAY

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4TH YEAR PROJECT: BUILDING NEXT TO HIGHWAYS 5TH YEAR PROJECT: RECREATING THE INN IN PRACTICE PROJECT: NEW BUILD HOUSE IN PRACTICE PROJECT: SHOWROOM

LIGHT POLLUTION

OVERLOOKING

SOUND AND AIR POLLUTION

01 BUILDING NEXT TO HIGHWAYS

This project focused on creating 3 high density residential blocks next to a busy highway. The project tackled the three main issues that make living next to a highway unpleasant which are: Noise pollution, air pollution and unpleasant views.

KEY PREVALENT WINDS WIND CORRIDORS CURVED FORM

AIR AND NOISE POLLUTION FROM HIGHWAY

PASSIVELY VENTILATED LOWER GROUND FLOOR CAR PARK

AIR QUALITY:

The blocks curved edges and open amenity spaces allows the internal courtyard and lower ground floor parking to be passively ventilated from the sea front, dispersing air pollution from the highway.

KEY ACCESS TO AMENITY FLATS

CIRCULATION

STREET ACTIVATED BY FINE GRAIN SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS

LAND VALUE:

The land value is increased giving each flat direct access to large shared amenity spaces and creating an active ground floor with lots of activity.

KEY VIEWS FROM FLATS

FLATS STEP DOWN TO MAXIMISE SEA VIEWS

VIEWS:

Creating inward looking views to avoid the views on to the highway and stacking the flats too allow for more views of the sea.

KEY NOISE POLLUTION

RESIDENTIAL FLATS

AMENITY SPACE

LESS NOISE SENSITIVE AREA. CAFE & CIRCULATION SPACE

CIRCULATION

NOISE SENSITIVE AREA/ FLATS

KEY PLAN

NOISE POLLUTION:

The accommodation is shielded from the noise pollution by layers of porous sound absorbers wrapping around the highway, and by less noise sensitive uses being placed in front of the highway

02 RECREATING THE INN

Crawley has a long history of being a commuter town. This dates back to the 18th century, where its location on the main road between London and Brighton brought passing trade, which encouraged the development of coaching inns. This created a rich melting pot within Crawley where residents and travellers would interact and participate in cultural events.

Crawley continues to have a strong relationship with transport infrastructure; the city is now home to Gatwick Airport and Three Bridges station.

However, with the development of transport technology, the social and cultural aspects that were once a part of Crawley have been lost.

TRADITIONAL COACHING INN (CIRCA 1790)

ELEMENTS OF THE INN: The project identifies 5 elements of traditional inns that are to be recreated, these are: transport, accommodation, services & event space. These aspects are reinvented to suit modern life styles and modern transportation methods.

EVENTS: OUTDOOR EVENT SPACE

TRANSPORT NODES

SERVICES: CO-OPERATIVE CAFE

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ACCOMMODATION: FLEXIBLE ACCOMMODATION BLOCK

ART EXHIBITION

A section through the roof showing the space being used for an art exhibition event.

KEY PLAN

MUSIC FESTIVAL A section showing the space being used for an s music festival.

KEY PLAN

KEY PLAN

SCREENING

This image shows the space under the roof being used for an outdoor cinema event.

TRANSPORT

The ground plane is colour coordinates with the transport node; yellow - bus terminal, blue - train station, red - taxi rinc, green - cycle parking.

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Steel truss bolted to fabricated base connector Fabricated base connector with internal stabilisers Baseplate cast into concrete pile cap Steel bike stand pinned to concrete foundation Pile cap (pile depth dependant on soil condition)

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CYCLE PARKING

The roof structure has been extended to create a sheltered cycle parking area

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Fabricated all cast base connection piece Rubber padding (bench) Baseplate cast into coloured concrete pile cap Planter with drainage and waterproofing Overflow drainage (drains to soak-away) Pile cap foundation (pile depth dependant on soil condition)

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TRAIN STATION

The train station occupies the ground floor of the accommodation block, with the platform being sheltered by a truss system similar to the event space roof to create continuity.

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Steel truss bolted to Fabricated base connector with internal stabilisers Baseplate cast into coloured concrete pile cap Pile cap foundation (pile depth dependant on soil condition)

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TAXI RINC

The taxi rinc has been created by creating a sheltered seating area facing the road for people to wait for there taxis.

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supporting ETFE module Gutter Aluminium frame for supporting sound boards (during music events) Tubular stub welded to ring truss lower chord; bolted to column via flange plate connection Hollow-section column with tapered end

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BUS STOP

The roof terminates at a column, which creates a support for the bus stop signage and extends to create sheltered waiting area

GROUND FLOOR PLAN |

CIRCULATION CORES

UPPER FLOOR PLANS |

UNITS

ACCOMMODATION:

The accommodation works as an adaptable repeating unit that can be configured for different accommodation types catering to different lengths of contract.

The ground floor consists of circulation cores and a space shared with the train station for ticket sales. The upper floors consist of repeating modular units that can be reconfigured to suit the lodger.

REPEATING UNIT

4 X DOUBLE HOTEL ROOM

2 BEDROOM FLAT

2 X 1 BEDROOM FLAT

3 BEDROOM FAMILY UNIT

CAFE PLAN

CO-OPERATIVE CAFE

The cafe sits in the centre of the event space. The residents of the accommodation block will help run the cafe in exchange for a cheaper cost of living (for example producing goods for the cafe to sell or helping to organise events).

The cafe also provides a resting spot for commuters; located at the junction between the different transport nodes it offers a space for them to recuperate from their journeys and mix with local residents.

03 COMMERCIAL SHOWROOM

The following project was designed by myself whilst working for Liam Russell Architects. I oversaw the project from conception to planning approval and produced all of the drawings and images.

The brief was to demolish the existing commercial unit and build 2 in its place.

The main driver behind the design was to avoid overshadowing the neighbouring back gardens and to create an ‘eye-catching’ building to draw in potential customers. The sharp angular form achieved both of these goals: the acute angles enabled maximum height with minimal shading, and also created a striking form.

CONCEPT MODEL:

The proposed building has been designed to be dynamic and eye catching in order to draw potential customers to the site. The images shown are of the original concept model. The roof form was later simplified and the final design received planning approval.

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OVERSHADOWING:

Consideration of the surrounding properties’ natural light conditions has been the main device used to generate the unique form of the proposed design. The roof of unit 1 is at a 18.5 degree angle to prevent any resilient shading of the rear garden of No. 7 Edinburgh close, relative to the existing conditions.

04 RESIDENTIAL UNIT The following project was designed by myself whilst working for Liam Russell Architects. I oversaw the project from conception to planning approval and produced all of the drawings and images.

The clients were a new family wanting to demolish their existing house and build a new dwelling that reflected their life style.

For this project I aimed to strike a balance between clean lines and warm materials, generating a modern aesthetic that still feels welcoming.

For the lower ground floor I wanted to give the impression of strength and weight to ground the proposal, this is reflected by the large rough bricks.

The exterior of the ground floor will be experienced closely (with the front door, side circulation and terrace being on this floor) so soft wood cladding was used all the way around. And for the first floor, sand cement render is used in a ‘framing form’ to express privacy/sheltering of the private spaces/bedrooms.

SECTION

RESPONSE TO SITE:

The unit responds to the steep incline by stepping down with the slope. This prevented the dwelling looking overlydominant when viewed from the garden.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR:

The lower ground floor contains an open plan living/kitchen/dining space, with a strong connection to the garden space.

GROUND FLOOR:

The ground floor consists of: a double garage, a boot room for cleaning dogs, a cloak room, a snug and study, which can open out to form one large space and a sun room, connected to a terrace,

FIRST FLOOR:

The first floor is the largest floor plan: it contains 3 double bedrooms, a playroom, a study and a family bathroom.

ROOF PLAN:

A flat sedum roof with concealed gutters.

Rebecca Day

About Me I am a hard working, determined and enthusiastic person. I work well in teams and bring a positive attitude to every team I work in.

I have 2 years experience in practice, during this time I worked on both residential and commercial projects, focusing on the planning stage. I have just finished my Part 2 at Oxford Brookes University, where I joined studios with a focus on urban design and domesticity. I am currently based just outside of Manchester and am looking for a position at a design led practice in Manchester.

Personal Details Nationality: British D.O.B.: 13/09/1995 Contact Details Phone: 07703137875 Email: rebecca_day@icloud.com

Interests During my free time I enjoy playing football, sketching and cycling.

Software Adobe: Photoshop, Premier, InDesign, Illustrator.

AutoCad, Sketchup

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Architectural Assistant, Liam Russell Architects, Brig

Call Centre Agent, italk, Alpha Recruit LTD, Regency

Sales Assistant, Mountain Warehouse, Brighton

Sales Assistant, Mountain Warehouse, Rowsley, Der

Retail Assistant, MIND charity shop, Bakewell, Derby

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Oxford Brookes University MArchD Architecture University of Brighton BA Architecture

Birkdale School A level grades: Biology B, Chemistry E, Product Des

Lady Manners School 9 A-C grades attained at GCSE, in addition to a Dis

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Sep 2017-Jun 2019

Jun 2016- Aug 2016

Jun 2015- Aug 2015

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Jun 2012- Sep 2014

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May 2010- Oct 2011

Education

Sep 2019- May 2021

Sep 2014- Jun 2017

Sep 2012- Jun 2014 sign A, Psychology B

Sep 2007- Jun 2012 stinction in Applied Business Studies.