Architecture Portfolio

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO PART 2 ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT REBECCA DAY

CONTENTS 01 02 03 04

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.

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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 be passively ventilated from the sea front, dispersing air pollution from the highway.

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ACCESS TO AMENITY

FLATS

CIRCULATION

STREET ACTIVATED BY FINE GRAIN SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS

LAND VALUE: The land value is increased to large shared amenity spaces and creating an activity.

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VIEWS FROM FLATS

FLATS STEP DOWN TO MAXIMISE SEA VIEWS

VIEWS: Creating inward looking views to avoid the views on to the too allow for more views of the sea.

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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: 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.

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

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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

Fabricated all cast base connection piece 2 Rubber padding (bench) 3 Baseplate cast into coloured concrete pile cap 4 Planter with drainage 1

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(drains to soak-away) 6 Pile cap foundation (pile depth dependant on soil condition)

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TRAIN STATION 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 2 Gutter 3 Aluminium frame for supporting sound boards (during music events) 4 Tubular stub welded to ring truss lower chord; bolted to

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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 catering to different lengths of contract.

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

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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

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

impression of strength and weight to ground the

closely (with the front door, side circulation and

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: space, with a strong connection to the garden space.

GROUND FLOOR: 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: playroom, a study and a family bathroom.

ROOF PLAN:

Rebecca Day

About Me

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Assistant looking to complete my Part 3.

Part 2 Architectural Assistant, Atelier MB, Mancheste

I have 3 years experience working in practice.

During this time I have worked on both residential and commercial projects, from RIBA stage 1 through

Part 1 Architectural Assistant, Liam Russell Architect

Brookes University, where I joined studios with a focus on urban design and domesticity. I hope to

Sales Assistant, Mountain Warehouse, Brighton

Call Centre Agent, italk, Alpha Recruit LTD, Regency

Sales Assistant, Mountain Warehouse, Rowsley, Der these areas.

Retail Assistant, MIND charity shop, Bakewell, Derby I am currently based in Greater Manchester and am looking for a position at a design led practice.

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, rock climbing and photography.

Software Adobe: Photoshop, Premier, InDesign, Illustrator.

AutoCad, Sketchup, Vectorworks, Twin Motion

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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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May 2021-Present

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Sep 2017-Jun 2019

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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

stinction in Applied Business Studies.

Sep 2007- Jun 2012