Architecture & Design Portfolio (Part I)

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Intro

Project Summary image of japan town twinning Modelmaking process research mapping product scenario impact solution Project Summary

no church in the wild Contested Ecologies Modelmaking process research mapping product scenario impact solution Project Summary

Professional Experience Emonika, Slovenia, Mixed-Use Retail Orpington, Uk, Residential Scheme

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Designed for the purpose of showcasing ideas and thoughts. The content shown has been collated over the first three years of architectural study at the Leeds School Of Art, Architecture & Design.

BA (Hons) Architecture, Leeds School of Art, Architecture & Design Leeds Beckett University Shaan Singh Student: Shaan Singh

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Project Summary London BA2 Studio Unit, Architecture This unit investigates the image of Japan. In attempt to challenge the concept of ‘TownTwinning� this project explores Japanese culture, Life-Style, Social Structure and Architecture of that in Tokyo with London.

The site is located in Brixton, London UK. And the brief asks us to draw upon the two cultures and carefully devise a piece of architecture that could solve a current issue in Brixton.

Using multi-sensory techniques in videomaking combined with traditional Japanese methods of Joinery and hand crafted models, this project demonstrates careful craftsmanship and sensitivity of design to its context.

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BA (Hons) Architecture, Leeds School of Art, Architecture & Design Leeds Beckett University Shaan Singh Tutors: Ashley Ball Student: Shaan Singh

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Film Investigation Phase one highlights a highly evolved , chaotic representation of neon-Tokyo through the work of Katsuhiro Otomo.

Phase 2 shows through multiple media the complex relationship between the Japanese people and nature.

Phase 3 suggests through the use of metaphor the idea of a utopian relationship between nature and being. Whereby the man-made and natural reflect darkness and light respectively as in the final image from Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away.

In contrast, phase 4 depicts the realities of Japanese life. Phase 5 utilises multi-sensory techniques to stimulate an idea of moving through a Japanese forest.

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Phase one highlights a highly evolved , chaotic representation of neo-tokyo through the work of Katsuhiro Otomo.

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Phase 2 shows through multiple media the complex relationship between the Japanese people and nature.

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Phase 3 suggests through the use of metaphor the idea of a utopian relationship between nature and being. Whereby the manmade and natural reflect darkness and light respectively as in the final image from Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away.

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Phase 3 suggests through the use of metaphor the idea of a utopian relationship between nature and being. Whereby the manmade and natural reflect darkness and light respectively as in the final image from Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away.

In contrast, phase 4 depicts the realities of Japanese life. Phase 5 utilises multisensory techniques to stimulate an idea of moving through a Japanese forest.

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Site Context Model 1:250 site model crafted using pieces of wood reclaimed from local scrap yards, wood merchants, building sites and found materials.

Bridges and railways are formed with white plaster.

The site covers the Local extents of Brixton, London, UK.

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e garden spaces in a Japanese residence are as carefully considered as any other space within the home, this is due to the strong belief of nature as a key element, and Japanese love for "new life" indicative through the vibrant colours and sculpting of the garden landscape.

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Sour Cherry Tree Maple Tree Pine

Cherry Blossom Garden Gnome

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Beech Japanese Pine Tree Lilac Bush

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Garden Typology Study.

The representation of large residential gardens: comparison between Japanese and European ora.

The garden spaces in a Japanese residence are as carefully considered as any other space within the home, this is due to the strong belief of nature as a key element, and Japanese love for “new life” indicative through the vibrant colours and sculpting of the garden landscape.

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Roofing Typology Study.

A comparison in roofing styles for large residential houses in Tokyo and London.

This exercise experiments with the idea of “Town Twinning�, we were tasked with a particular housing typology and to then present the study in a format that clearly showed this.

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Site Axonometric Site Axo showing the railways and proposed site area.

The site covers the local extents of Brixton, London, UK.

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Site Analysis.

BA2 Studio Unit, Architecture Using 3D modelling as a technique in diagramming observations and spaces of interest.

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The entrance ways into the various markets are used for gang memebers to congregate.

Many passageways through electric avenue are narrow and concealed.

Passageways and shop corners are used by dealers as they are a blind spot.

Unconvering Illegal Activity A model exploration using the exisisting fabric of brixton to uncover illegal activity.

A common location for such activities where found under brixton railways. Under archways where a location of particular interest.

The structural posts are typically used a meeting or gathering point for drug users/dealers.

The store front is used as a threshold. In busy crowds illegal activity goes unseen.

Brix.ton arches provide a confined and sheltered space. The area is typically dark meaning dealers can undertake illegal a ctivity without being seen

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Modelling.

Brixton Arches

Modelling the existing context of Brixton.

Model Explorations using the existing fabric of brixton to uncover illegal activity.

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Site Section In the style of a Japanese tapestry, Modelled in Revit, Hand drawn elements, Collaging techniques and Photoshop.

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A typical section through electric avenue market. T and indicates the location of my site. The s From right to left, the main entrance to the avenue, as you enter the store you a narrow alley which opens up into the main is located to the rear of the building Reliance arcade

The store typically sells products ranging from internat household equipment andwholesale items. The m is the hidden glass roof structure the store.The glass canopy st entering the store is almo

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The section depicts a traditional day store has two forms of entry market store is along electric u are taken through n store. The second entrance g which opens up into e.

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Axonometric Diagram Exploded Axonometric of the inner market store and main entrance into the proposed design.

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Entry Level Security Check

The main entrance to the building is accessed via the storage deck level. Once you enter the site, a security check is undertaken to warn of unwanted people.

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Site Plan In plan, the building emerges from the exisiting store yet seemlessly blends in with the surrounding rooftops. The added roof garden allows nature to grow over the turret to increase sercecy.

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Project Summary No Church In the Wild.

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peculative visions about Bee-Keeping in the city of Valencia, Spain as assisting ecosystems.

This unit investigates ‘Contested Ecologies’.

By Reimagining the Nature-Culture Divide, the ‘Hive’ is a vision that explores the different opportunities and forms of human/animal coexistence in an urban environment.

‘No Church In the Wild’ is an Allegory that represents the virtues and conflicts of society in attempt to use nature as a mechanism in correcting these issues. Each image presents a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

This section Uses a mix of illustrative techniques such as Hand drawings combined with digital editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

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BA (Hons) Architecture, Leeds School of Art, Architecture & Design Leeds Beckett University Shaan Singh Tutors: Ian Fletcher Anna Pepe John Orell Student: Shaan Singh

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Urban Context.

The analysis provides us with an awareness of the urban context and major changes within the site. The main highlighted area of interest is the green river and the implementation of nature into the urban fabric of Valencia.

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Carrer de Salvador Giner, 46003 Valencia, Spain.

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Questio De Gust, Cafe Restaurant 3.

Private Car Parking space 4.

Holidays Amazing Loft 5.

Appartment Gutenburg 6. Appartment 7. Workshop 8.

Lovely Loft in Old Town 9.

Vacant Land 10.

Asamblea Local de Cruz Roja Espanola

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Urban Context.

This diagram analyses the old-town district of El Carmen and the surrounding buildings. The analysis focuses on the uses of the various blocks, culturally and socially within its urban context.

Many of the buildings consist of mixed residential typologies with a commercial function along the ground floor.

Urban context This diagram analyses the surrounding build­ ings and the uses of them cultrually and socially witihin its urban context. Most of the buildings consist of social housing such as appartments,

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Site.

The cathedral was consecrated in 1238 by the first bishop of Va­lencia after the Reconquista, Pere d’Albalat, Archbishop of Tarrag­ona, and was dedicated to Saint Mary by order of James I the Con­queror.

It was built over the site of the former Visigothic cathedral, which under the Moors had been turned into a mosque.

Valencian Gothic is the predominant architectural style of the cathedral, although it also contains Romanesque, French Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical elements.

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Site Section.

Section through Valencia cathedral showing the internal configuration architectural spaces in regards to its purpose and religious sentiment. The embodiment of Jesus Christ is a metaphor and directs the use of each space. Every space has its own religious purpose and use and organised accordingly.

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Process Diagram.

Production, Extraction, Processing and Packaging of Honey.

Exploring innovative ways of extracting honey from Bees. Flow hive is a simpler way of harvesting honey from Bees combining traditional methods with new technology to create a more efficient and sustainable way of collecting honey.

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Hive Iteration Model.

Internal spire and model iteration of Bee hive. This perspective looks up through the church spire into the hive.

The model explores ways in which the ex­isting features of the cathedral can be reconfig­ured to provide a new route of access and entry into the Hive.

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Structural System Study.

Detail of structural system. Investigating the use of glulam, steel and timber.

Using mix methods of construction including Japanese inspired joints in combination with steel fittings to provide further support. The Floor construction will impose a series of timber beams in a waffle style system.

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Facade System.

The inner works of the hive is shown in this section. The facade is removed to expose the structural and mechanical aspects of the hive. As seen, the Honey pipes flow throughout the building collecting, storing and distributing honey from the bee hive.

The design works collectively with the hive, The building becomes the laboratory itself by allowing interaction of experimentation by various ladders which is designed to move across the facade allowing researchers and users to in­teract with the natural elements

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Scenario.

The street level is scattered with people, tourists, dog walkers, workers, site wanderers, visitors, photographers, mothers, fathers, children and ALL walks of life. The buildings glow with A lu­minosity that changes the entire landscape. The Hive slowly appears.

At Ground floor, the space is vibrant and colourful with nature replacing ornamentation and the gold on ceilings is replaced by golden pipes filled with honey acting as a constant reminder of the real treasures in life. Main access to the hive is located here.

A honey extraction point is found in this scene, honey can be purchased directly from the hive. The Simulated Rock climbing facility and streetscape appear as we enter the public square.

The street level is scattered with tourists, businessmen, market traders, locals, cyclers, shop­pers, children, mothers, walkers, travellers, fa­ thers,Christians, catholics, Sikhs, muslims etc. With all walks of life congregated in one area, the scene depicts a vibrant and harmonious atmosphere in the public square” “Fantasy is what people want, REALITY is what they need.”

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Professional Experience Benoy Benoy, Newark Studio The organisation was formed and Founded

by Gordon Benoy in 1947 as a three-man architect firm in rural Nottinghamshire.

Benoy has grown from a local practice designing agricultural buildings to an award-winning global practice specialising in retail architecture, Committed to its one Benoy Ethos, Benoy is based in Newark, Nottinghamshire, with design studios located in the UK, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Of the 550 staff employed, 70 are Newark based.

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This section shows a small sample of projects I worked on during my time at Benoy.

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Project_ Emonika Mixed-Use Retail Final render ISSUU Page 68.

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Opportunity for podium garden and growing.

Penthouse terraces

Residential terraces

Project_ Orpington, London, UK. Mixed -Use Residential Schme.

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Podium Terrace Opportunity for rainwater collection.

Green Roof Shared Terrace Private Terrace

Opportunity for south facing balconies.

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Project_ Orpington, London, UK. Mixed -Use Residential Schme.

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