PORTFOLIO
RORY SMITH
I am a 21 year old 2nd year student from Dublin, Ireland with a life-long interest in architecture. My Dad introduced me to the profession on family holidays as a child. We would always visit architectural sites in places such as, Copenhagen, Paris, London, Milan and New York City. I feel this is the genesis of my interest in architecture and ultimately why I decided to pursue it as a career. Enclosed is my portfolio, which I hope will help me take the next step in my education through an internship in your office.
CONTENTS
RECENT PROJECTS
• The Maltings, Kilkenny, Ireland
• Portarlington Community Centre, Portarlington, Ireland
DEVELOPMENT
• Drafts and Process
• Structural Works
• Early work
DRAWING
• Hand Drawings
• Historic Timelines
• Tech-Drawing
PHOTOGRAPHY
• Architecture of Dublin, Europe, Asia and the USA that I have visited and documented
THE MALTINGS
Kilkenny, Ireland
The development of the former malthouse on Tilbury Pl, Co. Kilken ny was the first major project in second year. I chose this site in a larger development being undertaken by my class as I thought it presented a unique challenge and therefore unique opportunity. The site incorporates an existing 18th century limestone malthouse. During our site visits I saw huge potential to develop the dilapidated building into quality urban housing at the centre of Kilkenny City while retaining it’s landmark charm.
KILKENNY
THE MALTINGS
The Site
The site was 60mx40m incorporating the existing malting house and part of a multi storey car park. It was agreed by the class that the car park was to be demolished and replaced by a park / green space.
The block of KIlkenny seen here was divided into 8 sites to be chosen by students. Each with unique benifits and challenges. Malt house can be seen at the bottom of these drone photographs.
The Malthouse is made of local Kilkenny limestone and is a well known landmark in the city centre so I wanted to preserve it while giving it a new lease of life.
The Plans
