PORTFOLIO 2011-2015 TATUM RUSSO: architecture + furniture + art.

TATUM ARCHITECTURE

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RUSSO FURNITURE

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PORTFOLIO 2011 - 2015

// All photographs in this portfolio were taken on-site by the author - Miss T. Russo. // All practical work, depicted in this portfolio was completed whilst under the employ, and is therefore the property of, Refined Existence In Space cc.

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“To develop a complete mind, study the science of art, study the art of science. Learn how to see.

Realize that everything connects to everything else.” ~ Leonardo Da Vinci

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// Schlesinger Building, Johannesburg, South Africa.

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CV EDUCATION 2015

Studied a Bachelor of Architectural Studies with Honours at The University Of The Witwatersrand.

2011 - 2013

Dean’s List - Graduated with a Bachelor of Architectural Studies at The University Of The Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

2010

Matriculated with 7 Distinctions from Jeppe High School for Girls, Johannesburg, South Africa.

WORK EXPERIENCE 2014

I was employed as a Candidate Architect at the architectural firm, Refined Existence In Space. I gained valuable experience in architectural design and specification; project management and administration; site attendance; material procurement; contractor/engineer meetings; as well as interior design and detailing. I worked closely with clients, architects, engineers and contractors to ensure projects are completed on time.

2008

Job Shadowed at Activate Architecture for two weeks in November 2008 to gain a thorough knowledge of an Architect’s day to day tasks and responsibilities.

2011

Receptionist at Du Toit Littleton Incorporated. I was employed on a flextime basis. This job gave me experience working in an office environment and communicating with a firm’s clients.

AWARDS 2013

Dean’s List For the Degree of Bachelor of Architectural Studies Certificate of Merit for the course of Histories and Theories of Architecture III. Louis Michel Thibault Prize for the student in the discipline of Architecture who submits the best work in any of the “History of Architecture” courses.

David Haddon Memorial Prize for the best student in the course of ”Architectural Practice” (Management).

Joint Building Contracts Committee BAS Book Prize for the best student in the “Small Office Practice” course.

2011

I Became a member of The Golden Key International Honour Society.

SKILLS

Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Vray Renderer, Autodesk Revit Architecture, Autodesk Sketchbook Pro, Autodesk 3DS Max Design (Basics), Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

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TATUM

RUSSO

A RC H I T E C T U R E

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F U R N I T U RE

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ART

083.288.2511

tayerplay@hotmail.com

22 lily avenue, Dunvegan, Edenvale Johannesburg. 1609

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CONTENTS

Concentric Waves....

Flex, Crunch, Cradle...................................................................................................................................................................................................

Light Tower...............................................................

Rib Chair............................................................................................

Build With Timber...........................

FLUID / ROCK.....................................

Floating Cloud..................................................................................................................................................................................

OLD / NEW = SOLID/VOID.........................................................................................................................

Chic Conference Centre.....................................................................................................................................................................

Brand Recognition.............................................................................................................

Minimalist Living..................................................................................................................................................................................................

Memorial To Nelson Mandela.........................................................

Eclectic Living....................................................

The Fractal City..................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Stitching “Alex”..................................................................................................................................................................................................................

2 WEEKS

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10 WEEKS

TIME

12 WEEKS

CO N C E P T

14 WEEKS

Unpacking Cities....................................................

01. MY DESIGN PHILOSOPHY LYVE LIFE Manifesto Elements Of My Design

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02. FIRST YEAR Brixton Residence

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03. SECOND YEAR Vrededorp Row Houses Desk Lamp Design-Build Chair Re-invention Timber Construction

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04. THIRD YEAR Commemorative Tower Human Rights Museum 3 Castles Restoration

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05. REFINED EXISTENCE IN SPACE The Venue, Melrose Arch Flemingo, Duty Free Stores Walstra Residence Alexandra Heritage Site Hoijtink Residence

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06. HONOURS YEAR Sandton N.M.T Link Alexandra Library

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07. PERSONAL EXPLORATIONS Travels

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08. REFERENCE LETTERS Academic Transcript

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// Detail of balustrade, Johannesburg Public Library, Johannesburg, South Africa.

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01. M Y D E S I G N P H I L O S O P H Y ELEMENTS OF MY DESIGN

THE LYVE LiFE MANIFESTO I have often pondered the role of the architect in society. The average person takes no great notice of architectural detailing or the role or impact that architecture has on their lives.

This approach to architecture aims to change that primarily through creating emotional responses in the average person by means of architectural expression. Emotional passions rouse the greatest changes in human convictions and perceptions.

Custom Components

Exposed Structure

Layers Of Light

Lighting is the primary means of creating emotional responses. By changing light qualities and specifically changing the effect of light penetration and balance this objective can be achieved. Through architecture a clean, overwhelming sense of life, spirit and entity must be created in spaces. Feeling the space is of utmost importance. Space must become more tangible and workable than its surrounding planes. Every place is different. The light in Madrid is different from the light in Singapore, and Singapore’s light is different from that in South Africa. An authentically great structure, one that will transcend time, place and event, never disregards its environment. The dedicated Architect takes this into account, the Architect knows that if he wants to achieve a sense of presence and substance he/she must consult with nature. The designer has to be captured by the light.

This tangibility can create an emotional experience of any kind whilst occupier is experiencing the architecture. This creates a discovery of self and others through the awareness of certain spatial qualities that can lead to social development. Architecture must facilitate social development and the most important basis for social development is education.

The Design of spaces must be dictated by the history of the area, city or country; requirements due to function and respond to site conditions. Through these criteria a design response should be seamless with the existing structural fabric whilst making a statement. Simultaneously architecture should not aim to copy surrounding styles or methods but rather express the individuality of the designer and represent the present.

Stainability should always be achieved through materials, and the ability of the architecture to grow or adapt over time. Materials should always facilitate the emotional response aimed for.

A style of expression that falls between eclectic quirkiness and minimalist modernism must be achieved through clean simple lines, accents of colour, the use of geometrical forms and the conscious manipulation of light qualities. Beauty in architectural expression is always the final goal and is defined through the use of regularity of form; detailing at micro and macro scales; conscious consideration of stainability; the use of four primary materials: timber, steel, concrete, and glass; and the function of LIFE AND LIGHT.

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02. BR I X T O N RE S I D E N C E A

RIPPLE

IN

A

R E S IDENTIAL

CONTEXT

1 S T YEAR - APRIL 2011

During an 8 hour en-loge design studio we were required to design a house for a Johannesburg-based fictional artist, in Brixton. In this 8 hour period we were required to develop a strong concept and produce a set of drawings for the residence.

The house needed to be conscious of context and respond to the steep slope of the site. We had to pay careful attention to including a studio space from which the client could run his business.

When on site in Brixton I was struck by the hilly landscape of Johannesburg. Knowing that this landscape was created from the ripples of a meteor collision at Vredefort I immediately wanted to develop a concept that related to this context. Thus my concept of concentric waves was formed - the idea that when one drops a pebble in water it creates concentric ripples of change.

To retain the essence of the concentric concept I developed to grids that were each manipulated in plan to create concentric spaces. In response to the steep slope of the site I spent a large portion of the allocated time designing in section. This lead me to split the residential spaces and the studio spaces. The former being above the latter. This allowed for North facing views in the main living spaces.

// Parti

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// Upper Storey Plan

// Lower Storey Plan

// Roof Plan

// Ground Storey Plan

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// West Elevation

// East Elevation

// Section AA

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// 3D Sketch

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03. FLEX, CRUNCH, CRADLE R OW

HO U S I N G

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V R E D E D ORP,

JOHANNESBURG

2 N D YEAR - MAY 2012

After an in-depth analysis of Vrededorp, an impoverished suburb near The University Of The Wiwatersand, students were required to design a system of Row Houses for the suburb. It was important to be aware of the socioeconomic conditions of the area as well as the needs and habits of the community. A 5m and 7.5m module were to be designed so that either two or three houses could be build on one 15m x 15m erf.

The Flex, Crunch, Cradle Row Houses are located within the suburb of Vrededorp. This is an area plagued by poverty and vagrancy, as well as being poorly maintained. These Row Houses are aimed to uplift the standard of housing within this community. Through the design of multi-use spaces these houses can be adapted to various functions. This will stimulate economic, and social growth within the community and cause the houses to be a catalyst for change.

My design focussed on the people of Vrededorp and the hardships of their lives. Drawing inspiration from the actions of a worker’s hands (flex, crunch, cradle), I aimed to create spaces that stimulated the emotions and promoted social interaction between members of the community whilst still offering privacy for residents.

// Modularity exploration

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“Flex” relates to light penetration. Large amounts of light infiltrate the stairwell area through a central glazing wall.

“Crunch” refers to the building’s relation to the street. The house is built right up to the building line edge and therefore maximises internal spaces and allows for direct conversation with the street edge.

“Cradle” refers to the way in which the public realm is dealt with. The public and visitors are drawn into the building and safely sheltered and entertained in a central courtyard.

// Triplex Model Of 5m Unit

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// Exploded Axonometric Of Module Variations

// View Of Custom Designed Staircase

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// View Of Kitchen

// View Of Staircase From Living Room

// 5m Unit - First Storey Plan

// Triplex Model Of 7.5m Unit

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03. L I G H T

T O W E R

D E S K LAMP DESIGN-BUILD 2 N D Y E A R - SEPTEMBER 2012

Light Tower is a desk lamp designed for multipurpose light manipulation.

The timber sliders around the lamp slide up and down allowing for different lighting effects depending on the requirements of the user.

After studying various lamp precedents, I found that I liked lamps that were very simple and used rigid geometric forms. Thus the tall, almost building like form of The Light Tower was born. I knew that I wanted the lamp to be more than a decorative element. Thus I decided to make the manipulation of light quality up to the user - making the lamp very interactive.

The design consists of four aluminium square tubes that provide structural support between a timber base and top. In the middle of these posts a translucent Perspex box diffuses the light cast by the LED lamp in the centre. Finally several ply sliders surround the aluminium posts and are wedged in-place with felt. This allows the timber rings to move up and down the height of the lamp.

// Detail Sections and Elevations

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// Design Variation Renders. Rendered with Vray Sketchup, and Photoshop

// Built Lamp

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R I B

C H A I R

W O M B C HAIR RE-INVENTION 2 N D Y E AR - OCTOBER 2012

“Rib Chair” is a re-interpretation of Eero Saarinen’s “Womb Chair”. This design was completed for a 2nd year Furniture Design course.

In order to find a more efficient way to achieve curves in timber other than bending ply I explored the idea of a ribbed frame structure that follows the contours of the foam and locks into each other for easy assembly. These ribs allowed me to create a form very similar to that of the original. The ribs also emphasise the curvy form of the chair as well as the all encompassing feel of being inside a womb.

Careful attention was paid to ergonomics and choice of materials. This wooden rib structure allowed for ease of assembly as each timber member slots into another, reducing the need for screws and other fixings.

// Built Chair

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// Rendered 3D Views

// Modeled in Autodesk 3DS Max, and Sketchup. Rendered using Vray for Sketchup // Rib Chair in context

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03. TIMBER CONSTRUCTION BUILD WITH TIMBER 2 N D YEAR - MAY 2012

A Project requiring students to gather a thorough knowledge of timber framed construction methods. This knowledge was then used to build a sectional axonometric model of a portion of our personal studio designs.

This model was constructed from Balsa wood accurately to a scale of 1:20.

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04. F L U I D A

TOWER

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WITS’

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R O C K

C E NTENARY

BIRTHDAY

3 R D Y E AR - JANUARY 2013

The centenary Wits Tower is located in the centre of the Wits library Lawns on East Campus. This Tower embodies the beliefs of the LIVE LIFE manifesto. The tower was inspired by the origin of Wits University and the name “Witwatersrand” or white water ridge. The “two sides of the ridge” or the two focal points of the design were the solid conglomerate rock upon which Wits is built, and the rain that falls on the Witwatersrand Watershed.

These qualities of fluid and rock were merged in this design, creating a tower composed of two towers of opposing materialities that come together to frame beautiful vistas of The University of the Witwatersrand. The tower establishes a clear identity and takes a stand without disrupting the existing student movement or the famous view of the Great Hall.

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// View From Library Lawns Towards The Great Hall. Rendered with Revit and Photoshop

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// Interior Views. Rendered with Revit and Photoshop

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// Longitudinal Section

// East Elevation

// West Elevation

// Physical Model. Triplex and Balsa Wood.

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04. F L O A T I N G A

HU M A N

RIGHTS

MUSEUM

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CLOUD BRAAMFONTEIN

3 R D YEAR - APRIL 2013

As a young South African I have realised that is extremely important for people, particularly the youth, to be aware of their Human Rights in order to stand up for themselves. I believe it is vital that South African’s understand what basic rights they are entitled to so that the population takes a strong stand against crime, abuse and poor service delivery.

This realisation helped me see that my design must stand out and draw individuals in. The concept of a “Floating Cloud” centered the design around a glowing white cantilevered structure that could beckon people from down the street to approach it.

In order to create a large, pleasant public space at ground floor level I decided to lift the programme above the urban floor. This resulted in the large cantilever of the “floating cloud” containing most of the exhibition spaces. The cantilevered structure is then supported by wide concrete pillars which in themselves become exhibition surfaces and go down to street level.

This Museum showcases and celebrates human rights and supports our young constitution and democracy. The Museum is a highly interactive home with a variety of display spaces - permanent and temporary exhibitions, seminar and lecture venues, archives and research areas for academics and the public.

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// 3D Sketch

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// MDF Context Model

// View From Street Corner

// View Of Interior Gallery Space

// Mass Model

// Circulation Diagram

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04. OLD/NEW

SOLID/VOID

M O O N DOG FILM ACADEMY 3 R D Y E A R - SEPTEMBER 2013

A 3rd year project to design a Film Academy for Moon Dog Productions.

The Film Academy is a hub of creative activity that includes theatres, recording studios, production studios, banquet halls, office space as well as radio broadcasting studios.

My conceptual thinking for this project came form a place of wanting to restore and glorify the old facade. This meant removing the old structure’s internal walls to replace them with a large double volume space. Conversely the old double volume spaces of the 3 Castles building were to house a primary means of vertical circulation. Thus the void is replaced with the solid just as the old is replaced with the new.

The exterior facade of the building is retained, restored and the interior space glorified using strategic artificial lighting. This space becomes the “main event” of the building, becoming a recreation hall for the hosting various music and film events. In terms of the urban framework: to stimulate pedestrian movement from the adjacent park through the surrounding buildings I designed a central piazza-like space within the city block, a quarter of which falls within the site with which we are focused. A clear and visual path is created between the park and piazza in order to pull pedestrians through the building and off the street.

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// Function Hall Interior

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// Rooftop Deck

// Function Hall Interior

// Section Through Function Hall and Mediatheque

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05. C H I C G A T H E R I N G TH E V E N U E M E L R O S E A RCH, JOHANNESBURG R . E . I .S - JANUARY 2014

The Venue, Melrose Arch is a popular conference and corporate events centre situated in Johannesburg, South Africa. Whist working for R.E.I.S I assisted in the renovation of this R8million, 1600sq.m interior project.

My responsibilities included design and project management.

The client wanted to completely upgrade and rejuvenate the interior spaces.

In order to achieve this , we focused on creating a chic and contemporary aesthetic through improved lighting, fresh colour palettes and several custom designed bars. New materiality, centred around various stones and timbers, transformed the spaces from their previous gloom into vibrant upmarket spaces.

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// Ground Floor Bar and Function Area

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// Parti

05. BRAND

RECOGNITION

FLEMINGO,DUTY FREE AIRPORT STORES, KUWAIT R .E.I.S - MAY 2014

The Flemingo Duty Free company commissioned R.E.I.S to design a series of Duty Free retail stores in various countries around the world.

These projects required thorough research of brand recognition as well as the various consumer needs in individual countries. I completed Duty Free Store proposals for airports in Oman, Shri-Lanka and various others but in this portfolio I will focus on the work I completed for several Stores in Kuwait.

Our clients, Flemingo, required us to produce store layouts that used their standard shop fitting details and followed their strict brand identity document whilst integrating the cultures of Kuwait to create a unique shopping experience.

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// Renders

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05. MINIMALIST

LIVING

WALSTRA RESIDENCE, MONAGHAN FARM, JOHANNESBURG R.E.I.S - JUNE 2014

A contemporary residence designed for Mr. and Mrs. Walstra for their land on Monaghan Farm. The design brief was based around creating a very modern aesthetic. The client wanted us to emphasise extreme minimalism in terms of spatial design as well as finishing details. Careful care was taken to integrate unique plumbing systems, air circulation and water discharge systems into the house in order to achieve this extreme minimalism and hide all services.

Off-Shutter concrete, natural stone gabion walls and raw steel are the main material focusses of this house. Attention was paid to achieving high quality off-shutter concrete ceilings and a thin concrete slab edge.

These thin slab edges are the formal elements that depict the floating box concept.

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NOTES:

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RF002 150mm Concrete Flat Roof

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Masonry wall notes:

3m BUILDING LINE

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All dimensions to be checked and verified on site.

Alignments must be respected Architect to be notified of any discrepancies Do not scale from plan Request dimensions from architect when dimensions are All plans to be read in conjunction with sections, details a

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All walls to comply with SANS10400-K All Masonry walls to be clay bricks. No ceme All walls shown as 280mm are cavity walls with polystyrene insulation between 2 skins of 110m brick ties between cavity & brickforce every 5 c free of debris & mortar. Air vents as shown on All cavity & retaining walls to engineer's specifi

Solid Concrete Wall Notes:

RF001 150mm Concrete Flat Roof

ALL concrete walls to be finished as smooth of Concrete walls to engineer's specifications

Drywall Notes:

Non-structural gypsum plasterboard 12mm boa size 63.5x30) @ 600mm spacing, cross braced All interior drywalls must Comply With SANS10

Roof Notes General: Smooth off-shutter finish all around

FBO

FBO

RWDP Drip groove all around

RWDP

Roof Note: RF001 - 150mm Concrete Flat Ro U/S SOFFIT External Covered Porch Areas +1 309 000 50mm crushed stone ballast, on Geotextile wa 60mm shiplapped T&G expanded polystyr bitumen waterproofing system lapped up onto min 30mm Vermiculite screed laid @ min 1:8 RC slab to Engineer's Detail.

TOC +1 309 000

GW 14 TO WALL +1 308 490

GW6

POOL

REFER TO DETAILED CARPORT DRAWINGS

u/s SOFFIT +1 309 510

DINING ROOM

COVERED PORCH

ALL roof assemblies to comply with SANS1040 Engineer's requirements & specifications.

All roofing materials and insulation to be SABS All roof assemblies to achieve R values as per SANS204 Table 10.

ALL exposed concrete soffits to be smooth off-

500mm thick gabion wall

Steel Louvres to conceal heat pumps

Low Counter by specialist

TOC +1 306 510 Steel clad planter box on steel sub-frame, hides concrete upstand beam.

To later detail.

Tiled Edge to create rim-flow 255mm Tiled Border around pool.

Water line

Marbelite by specialist

Plaster & Paint

Reinforced Concrete Pool shell by specialist and to engineer's specification Balance/overflow trough

PVC waterproofing joiner to Eng. spec Compacted earth fill to engineer's specification. Compaction test certificate to be issued to engineer to confirm compaction grade.

Gabion Style Cladding (Natural Stone in galvanised steel cages) PVC waterproofing joiner to Eng. spec

PVC waterproofing joiner to Eng. spec

NGL

RC retaining wall to Engineer's spec and detail.

Foundation drainage to Engineer's spec and detail.

3m BUILDING LINE

SECTION CC scale 1:50

Roof Note: RF003 - 255mm Flat Concrete Carpet over Habitable Rooms and Outdoor P Syntheitc turf carpet, on sand/gravel and turf bitumen waterproofing system lapped up onto min 30mm Vermiculite screed laid @min 1 shiplapped T&G expanded polystyrene insu waterproofing system lapped up onto conc 255mm RC slab to Engineers Detail.

Balustrade notes: Steel balustrades comply w Height 1050mm from FFL. Handrail 50mm dia. spaced at max gap 100mm. Refer to detail des Stair notes: Cantilevered timber treads to com Staircase to comply with SANS 10400 Part - M. max 180mm height.

HEAT PUMP ENCLOSURE

GROUND LEVEL 1 306 000

RC Pad Foundation (300x900x900) to Engineer's specification and detail to all steel columns.

Stormwater pipe to rain-water collection tanks ROOF NOTE: RF001 50mm crushed stone ballast, on Geotextile water permeable filter fabric, on 60mm shiplapped T&G expanded polystyrene insulation, on torch-on bitumen waterproofing system lapped up onto concrete upstand beams, on min 30mm Vermiculite screed laid @ min 1:80 fall to FBO. On min 150mm RC slab to Engineers Detail.

NGL NGL

FLOOR NOTE: FL001 Min 60mm Screed covering hot water under floor heating tubing, on min 100mm RC surface bed to Engineer's detail, on 1 layer continuous DPM, on 40mm shiplapped T&G expanded polystyrene insulation, on well compacted earth fill to engineer's specification.

NGL

General Notes:

REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS  ALL EXTERNAL MATERIALS, FINISHES APPROVED ON SITE BY THE MONAGH PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION AND APPL  Samples of all finishes to be approved on before work is commenced.  All trades to comply with SANS 10400 an codes and must comply with Municipal re Estate Regulations.

Main Contractor/Specialist Installers/Carpen  To check and verify ALL levels, heights & discrepancies to architect before comme  To locate and identify ALL existing servic from damage throughout the duration of w  To be responsible for correct setting out o reference to boundaries, building lines, se structures with particular reference to spe necessitated by local authorities and site discrepancies to architect before comme  ALL materials & finishes must be SABS a with relevant SANS Codes.

TOC WALL +1 305 405 All Stormwater Rainwater pipes to be Geberit Pluvia HDPE storm water drainage system with welded joints and pressure tested to engineer's specifications and manufacturer's instructions.

300x900 RC Concrete Foundation to Engineer's Specifications

ROOF NOTE: RF002 50mm crushed stone ballast, on Geotextile water permeable filter fabric, on 40mm shiplapped T&G expanded polystyrene insulation, on torch-on bitumen waterproofing system lapped up onto concrete upstand beams, on min 30mm Vermiculite screed laid @ min 1:80 fall to FBO. On min 150mm RC slab to Engineers Detail.

GROUND LEVEL +1 302 280

FLOORS & WATERPROOFING

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Where under-floor heating is provided, in an R value of minimum 1 in accordance w FLOOR SLAB: As shown on sections & Surfaces to be perfectly level. Min. 150 A 250micron damp proof membrane, on co with insulation boards where shown.

All soil below ground floor slabs to be tre Vertical insulation below floor slabs to be sections at changes in floor levels.

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ROOF NOTE: RF003 Synthetic turf carpet, on sand/gravel and turf cushioning layer, on torch-on bitumen waterproofing system lapped up onto concrete upstand beams, on min 30mm Vermiculite screed laid @min 1:80 fall to FBO, on 40mm ship-lapped T&G expanded polystyrene insulation, on torch-on bitumen waterproofing system lapped up onto concrete upstand beams, on min 255mm RC slab to Engineers Detail.

RC footing to Engineer's spec and detail.

300x1250

Roof Note: RF002 - 150mm Flat Concrete R 50mm crushed stone ballast, on Geotextile wa 40mm shiplapped T&G expanded polystyr bitumen waterproofing system lapped up onto min 30mm Vermiculite screed laid @ min 1:8 RC slab to Engineers Detail.

CARPORT

To Specialist's Detail With integrated safety net

FOUNDATIONS & BRICKWORK

ALL foundations to be minimum 340mm level & in strict accordance with Structura specifications.

Damp proof membrane below all floors to vertical changes in level.

Damp proof course to below all window s DPC in brick walls at all base of all roof s falling and rising damp.

Vertical insulation below floor slabs to be sections.

Vertical waterproofing & softboard protec below NGL as shown on sections.

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SURFACE FINISH NOTE: SF001 15mm cement plaster with galvanised steel corner beads @ all corners on masonry walls.

Cement plaster skimmed with Gyspum plaster (Rhinolite).

Water-based primer & paint with min 2 coats premium quality luxury Matt Acrylic PVA (Dulux luxury Matt or Plascon Cashmere).

Colour to later specification

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C

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CEILINGS

Insulation (135mm Aerolite) to be installe All ceiling boards minimum 9.5mm plaste All suspended plasterboard ceilings to be plaster.

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All concrete soffits to be finished as off-shutte STAIRS & STEPS

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SURFACE FINISH NOTE: SF002 12mm Plasterboard taped/joined with galvanised steel corner beads @ all corners. Skimmed with Gyspum plaster (Rhinolite).

Water-based primer & paint with min 2 coats premium quality luxury Matt Acrylic PVA (Dulux luxury Matt or Plascon Cashmere).

Colour to later specification

ALL work to comply with SANS10400-M Risers maximum 180mm and treads mini to take preference.

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FENESTRATION & GLAZING

All aluminium frames to comply with SAN installation work, frames, and glazing to b registered sub-contractor and supplier/s.

All glazing in strict accordance with SANS SANS10400XA codes.

Air leakage shall not exceed 2L/s/m fene glazing & 5L/s/m swing or revolving door

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PLUMBING/DRAINAGE/SEWER:

Installation must be by a registered/licens with SANS10400-P codes & Municipal/C All exposed hot water piping to be insulat All materials, fixtures, pipes, valves etc. m All soil pipes to be 100mm dia. with min.

Soil pipes under buildings to be encased & protected against load damage.

Stub Stack vents to be fitted with SABS a Provide ie's to ALL bends & junctions of A Provide R.E.'s at every change of directio approved marked covers at Ground Leve ALL waste fittings & bends to have resea

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u/s SOFFIT +1 309 510

REFER TO DETAILED CARPORT DRAWINGS FBO

FBO

TOC +1 309 000

RWDP

RWDP

TO WALL +1 308 490

FBO

FBO

GW 32

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RWDP

BUTLER'S ACCOMMODATION

Concrete Wall

CARPORT Sliding door

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Drip groove all around

Drywall Skim & Paint SF002

D03

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RWDP

GW1

D02

COVERED PORCH

ELECTRICAL:

Sliding door

FF002 Timber Floor Boards

RF003 Synthetic Turf Carpet Roof

FL001 100mm RC surface bed TOC +1 306 510 GROUND LEVEL 1 306 000

NGL

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ROOFTOP GARDEN ROOF NOTE: RF003 Synthetic turf carpet, on sand/gravel and turf cushioning layer, on torch-on bitumen waterproofing system lapped up onto concrete upstand beams, on min 30mm Vermiculite screed laid @min 1:80 fall to FBO, on 40mm ship-lapped T&G expanded polystyrene insulation, on torch-on bitumen waterproofing system lapped up onto concrete upstand beams, on min 255mm RC slab to Engineers Detail.

Project Name:

Walstra Resid

Dwg. Description:

SECTION CC FBO

FBO

VOID

Installation must be by a registered/licens with relevant SANS codes & Municipal/C Certificate of Compliance must be issued electrical work.  All conduits, switches, cables, fixtures, ci approved.

GEYSER:  Geysers installed as per SANS 10254

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Aluminium powdercoated sliding louvres. Refer to floor plan for quantity and positions and refer to relevant details.

Runner track to be mounted in recess in soffit.

Steel clad planter box on steel sub-frame, hides concrete upstand beam.

To later detail.

Client: Address:

Mr Walstra Stand 85, Phase 1, M Persephone Street

Project Number:

RC footing to Engineer's spec and detail.

300x600

All Stormwater Rainwater pipes to be Geberit Pluvia HDPE storm water drainage system with welded joints and pressure tested to engineer's specifications and manufacturer's instructions.

TOC +1 302 730

300x900 RC Concrete Foundation to Engineer's Specifications

40mm shiplap interlocking polystyrene Softboard Bitumen torch-on waterproofing to wall and down to foundation 110mm masonry wall Reinforced concrete retaining wall to Eng. Specifications.

110mm Masonry wall

DRESSING ROOM BICs by specialist

NOTE: Refer to Detail Section FF for detail information

Plaster & Paint SF001

D06

LW2

Drywall with cavity for sliding doors BIC

01_164

Dwg. Issue Date:

PATIO

MAIN BEDROOM

Sliding door

BIC

Aluminium powdercoated sliding bi-fold louvres. Refer to floor plan for quantity and positions and refer to relevant details.

Runner track to be mounted in recess in soffit.

2014-10-08

Revisions: A B C

General Revisions - Pre Tender General Revisions - Pre Tender General Revisions - Pre Tender

General Revisions & Carport detail (revision) D Pre Tender

FF002 Timber Floor Boards

E

FL001 100mm RC surface bed

General Revisions - Pre Tender

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NGL

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GROUND LEVEL +1 302 280 RC Pad Foundation (300x900x900) to Engineer's specification and detail to all steel columns.

300x1250

SECTION FF scale 1:50

RWDP

RWDP

Column behind wall

RC Pad Foundation (300x900x900) to Engineer's specification and detail to all steel columns.

Services to run in ceiling void.

(See detailed Section FF)

U/S SOFFIT +1 305 745

RC footing to Engineer's spec and detail.

25mm HDPE prefab drain pipe @ 2 000mm c/c to drain aluminium sliding door channel RC edge to Engineer's spec and detail.

Architect's signature:

Enginee

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MEMORIAL

TO

NELSON

MANDELA

ALEXANDRA HERITAGE SITE R.E.I.S - JU LY 2014

In celebration of the extraordinary life of Nelson Mandela, that serves as a symbol and beacon for humanitarianism, the renovation of an existing memorial in the Alexandra township, outside central Johannesburg, in the simplest way seeks to tell the story of Mr. Mandela’s life. In essence this structure aims to share the spirit of Madiba by the physical embodiment and chronological representation of the milestones in his life, capped by the luminescence of the tower, a point of origin for the regeneration of the local Alexandra township community.

Using different materials, each tier represents a different element of Mr. Mandela’s life; the construction of which will be done in conjunction with community members and will also act as the origin point for development in the area.

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// Parti

// Night View. Sketchup Render

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05.

ECLECTIC

LIVING

HO I J T I N K R E S I D E N CE, MONAGHAN FARM R . E . I . S - DECEMBER 2014

A contemporary residence designed for Mr. and Mrs. Hoijtink for their land on Monaghan Farm. The design brief was based around creating contemporary aesthetic whilst having very warm, mixed used spaces.

The client encouraged playfulness and quirkiness within the design as well as the efficient utilisation of spaces. Our client was also concerned with creating an inviting environment for entertaining and hosting a large number of guests.

Early concepts were based around interesting ways to bring light into the building as well as conserving heat energy. Thus the ideas of colourful light penetrations and careful juxtaposition of light-weight roofing with concrete slabs came about. A rammed earth trombe wall was eventually included along the western facade to combat energy and heat losses within the building.

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NOTES:

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AREA SCHEDULE

Roof Above Roof Above

Reed Filtration

GROSS FLOOR AREA - excluding outdoor circulation & pool

Outdoor Shr 6.2sqm

SHR

UPPER LEVEL (Bedroom Wing)................................246.18 sqm LOWER LEVEL (Living Areas & Guest Suite) ...........152.06 sqm COVERED PATIO........................................................ 49.07sqm GARAGE & STORES LEVEL.......................................47.35 sqm 494.66 sqm

1

Natural Water Pond

3M SERVITUDE

Ensuite Bathroom 18.9sqm

Master Bedroom

WC

OUTDOOR CIRCULATION

POOL

UPPER LEVEL DECK & STAIRS...............................103.84 sqm POOL DECK...............................................................110.67 sqm UNCOVERED PATIO...................................................53.43 sqm GUEST SUITE PATIO..................................................31.05 sqm 298.99 sqm

70.1sqm

17.01sqm

2

BOUNDARY LINE

All dimensions to be checked and verifie Alignements must be respected.

Architects to be notified of any discrepan Do not scale from plans.

Request dimensions from architects whe All plans to be read in conjunction with s

Dressing Rm / Lounge

Timber deck

Swimming Pool.............................................................70.13sqm

110.67sqm

19.47sqm

3

NET FLOOR AREA - excluding outdoor circulation & pool

C

C

Timber deck

BEDROOM 1

63.1sqm

4

19.1sqm

UPPER LEVEL (Bedroom Wing)................................246.18 sqm LOWER LEVEL (Living Areas & Guest Suite)............152.06 sqm GARAGE & STORES LEVEL ......................................47.35 sqm 469.89sqm

SHR

Book Shelf

Shared Bathroom

BEDROOM 2

52.2sqm

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PASSAGE

5

12.3sqm

6

19.1sqm

SHR

Book Shelf

En-suite Bathroom

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11.9sqm

BEDROOM 3

19.1sqm

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8

Feature Garden

STUDY

PATIO (screed finish)

14.4sqm

PATIO (screed finish)

102.5sqm

CARPORT

39.35sqm Patio Roof Above

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Feature Garden

Living Area Roof Above

Project Name:

Coat Closet

GUEST SUITE

FRIDGE

33.5sqm

KITCHEN

GUEST LOO

3sqm

Fireplace

Fireplace

MAIDS QUARTERS PLAY AREA

7.95sqm

Ensuite SHR Bathroom

33.8sqm

12sqm

General Storage

Feature Garden

Natural Screen

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5.8sqm

Project Number:

23.5sqm

LOUNGE

39.1sqm

DINING ROOM

North

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29.06sqm

Revisions:

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Heat Pumps & Manifold

KITCHEN YARD

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Bin Storage

Revision Description

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SCULLERY

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10.8sqm Washing Line

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FRIDGE

Landscaping

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Gas

TD

WM

DW

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Owner's signature:

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FRACTAL

CITY

A N O N - M O T O R I S E D T R A N S P O R T LINK IN SANDTON H O N O U R S - FEBRUARY 2015 After extensive research I found that Sandton is missing a medium scale of architectural and social intervention, comprising entirely of too big and too small elements. “Fractal City” uses the main principles of fractal patterns to design a bridge that links Sandton’s residential streets to the Sandton City Shopping Centre and thus create opportunities for the medium scale. This bridge functions as a pedestrian walkway as well as a cycling link. The proposal aims to prioritise the cyclist over the motorist and to create an increase in pedestrian activity and non-motorised movement at street level.

HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

By using the fractal principles of scale, hierarchy and interconnectedness my design aims to create a new sustainable precinct within Sandton. This is achieved by creating an area of high density buildings with a variety of programmes at a medium scale.

AMER

RIVONIA R

Connections and hierarchies governed my design at an urban, architectural and spatial scale. A nested quality was created by the overlaying of existing grid lines over my site. The design is therefore based around a leaf like structure and meant that each branch or pathway off of the bridge looped around an reconnected with the bridge at some point. This created a resilient system of connections that activate Sandton’s urban floor.

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SANDTON CITY AS

CENTRE

FRACTAL DESIGN - UR

PRIMARY LINKAGES

HIERARCHY OF CONNECTIONS AND LINKAGES PRODUCE FRACTAL COMPLEXITY

SECONDARY LINKAGES

PRIMARY Linkages LINKAGES Primary Secondary SECONDARYLinkages LINKAGES Tertiary TERTIARYLinkages LINKAGES

RIVONIA ROAD

HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AMERICAN EMBASSY

ROWTH POINT BUILDING

SANDTON DRIVE

AMERICAN EMBASSY

SANDTON DRIVE

HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

TERTIARY LINKAGES SANDTON CITY SHOPPING CENTRE

RIVONIA ROAD

SITE PLAN SCALE 1:2500

SANDTON CITY AS A FRACTAL “LEAF” SITE PLAN SCALE 1:2500

CURRENT CONDITIONS - discontinous set of too small and too big -oversized street mesh due to highways -no human scale -destruction of public space

FRACTAL DESIGN - URBAN SC

SANDTON CITY AS A FRACTAL “LEAF” FRACTAL PRINCIPLES -nested -hierarchy -rule based

SANDTON CITY SHOPPING CENTRE

MY PROCESS -through sketch explorations I searched for a way of extracting fractal patterns from the context -I created rules -I knew what I wanted the bridge to achieve -I found a working fractal pattern with the idea of connection, transition and culmination -struggled to intergrate the pattern and move away from something superimposed on the site

SANDTON DRIVE

RICAN EMBASSY

TO CREATE URBAN COMPLEXITY -continous public space flow -multiple scales of intervention -connectedness -built form a human scale

-Cities are fractal in nature -So all I had to do was look at the context from a different scale to find the pattern already existing in the context.

CURRENT CONDITIONS - discontinous set of too small and too big -oversized street mesh due to highways -no human scale -destruction of public space

PRIMARY LINKAGES FRACTAL PRINCIPLES -nested -hierarchy -rule based

SECONDARY LINKAGES TERTIARY LINKAGES TO CREATE URBAN COMPLEXITY -continous public space flow -multiple scales of intervention -connectedness -built form a human scale

CREATES SPACES FO PROGRAMME

RESIDENTIAL

MY PROCESS -through sketch explorations I searched for a way of extracting fractal patterns from the context -I created rules -I knew what I wanted the bridge to achieve -I found a working fractal pattern with the idea of connection, transition and culmination -struggled to intergrate the pattern and move away from something superimposed on the site

ROAD

COMMERCIAL

CAFE’S AND R

RETAIL SHOPS

SANDTON GAL ARCHIVE

-Cities are fractal in nature -So all I had to do was look at the context from a different scale to find the pattern already existing in the context.

PATTERN OVERLAY overlay at a smaller scale onto site

PATTERN LOCATION IN LARGER CONTEXT

// Site Plan Indicating New Nested Proposal

// Hierarchy Of Connections And Linkages Produce Fractal Complexity

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A FRACTAL “LEAF”

PATTERN OVERLAY overlay at a smaller scale onto site

PATTERN LOCATION IN LARGER CONTEXT

// Exploded Axonometric View

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// View On Upper Level Of Bridge Towards Sandton

// Section BB

// Section CC

Scale 1:200

Scale 1:200

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06. S TI T C H I N G

“ALEX”

L I B R A R Y I N A L E X A N DRA, JOHANNESBURG H O NOURS - JULY 2015 After an analysis of Alexandra I identified 2 prominent aspects of the site and surrounding context that I knew I would deal with in my design. The first was the existing connection avenue between the church and market on site. The second was that through my research of the area I discovered that a big problem is the youth of the area feel that they lack guidance. Personally, stories have always provided me with guidance and inspiration. This gave me a very personal desire to create a library that was truly about story telling, sharing and creation.

Thus the concept of a weaving or stitching aesthetic came about. This concept was about more than the physical form of the building but ultimately became the formula for a matrix of connections between the physical, emotional and visual and people, books and architecture.

This design thus looks at the building as beacon, connection, and shelter. The stitching form was birthed from three masses that are eroded by a weave form. The “corner typology”is utilised to ensure an activated street edge that attracts users into the building. The prominent main route erodes through the centre of the weave and becomes the activity hive of the building - housing the reading room.

Direct access is maintained whilst opportunities for change movement and encounters is encouraged through changes in roof structure and structural ordering devices.

Diagonal Linkages Between Wings

Eroded Movement Route Links Market and Church

Visual Link Between Alex and Wynberg

ROOF STRUCTURE

Glass Atrium

Glass Slots

Weaving Movement Linear Movement

A perforated steel cladding system wraps around the building further emphasising its weaving form.

The PHYSICAL LINK

The SUGGESTED LINK

The VISUAL LINK // The Physical Link

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// The Suggested Link

// The Visual Link

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// South Elevation

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// Reading Room

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// Approach From Across The Street

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// Adult Library

// Section Through Reading Room

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07. U NP A C K I N G

CITIES

L ON D O N / / P A R I S / / V E N I C E // KRAKOW // BERLIN OCTOBER 2014

During 2014 I had the opportunity to travel to several European Cities. Through this series of maps I have attempted to depict my own emotional and academic response to each city as a whole. Through this study I have found the planning of city blocks greatly influences ones journey within city and the subsequent experiences one has in the space.

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// Krakow

// London

L O N D O N

// Areas Explored

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// Radial street patterns and linking axis of symmetry

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V E N I C E

// Streets open to motorised transport

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K R A K O W

// Link Between Main City Square and Old Jewish Ghetto

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B E R L I N

// Line Of Berlin Wall

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08. R E F E R E N C E L E T T E R S

UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND Date: 26 March 2015

To Whom It May Concern: TESTIMONIAL FOR MS TATUM RUSSO This testimonial is written from my position as Tatum Russo’s Studio Master for the third year Architectural Design and Theory Course (ARPL 3005) at the Wits School of Architecture and Planning, which she completed in 2013.

It is a pleasure to write a testimonial for Tatum, as I have the greatest respect and regard for her. In all my dealings with her, under various circumstances, we have built up a sense of mutual trust.

Tatum is, without any doubt in my mind, a remarkable and talented architectural student performing on all levels in all projects, tasks and subjects. Her performance during the year was consistently of the highest level that one could expect, and this achievement places her within a select group of students in the School – a position she earned with a great amount of effort.

During the year that I have worked with Tatum I have to come to know her as an extremely hardworking, conscientious and talented student. She is highly motivated and meticulous in all that she undertakes and her work always displays a thoughtful and sensitive approach. Nothing that she does, in architectural terms, is careless and irresponsible – all aspects are well thought out, considered and underpinned by a deep seated and thorough understanding of both theory and praxis.

She has unique abilities in architectural design and a keen sense of observation of the built environment and she has used this in an analytical and original manner to underpin her architectural proposals. Tatum has always produced work of an above average standard and, if she proceeds in this manner with her career, she will eventually make a noticeable contribution to architecture.

I have only positive recollections of Tatum and she has all the attributes of a thoughtful future architect and with her skills, talents and ability for hard work she will certainly make a success of what he undertakes.

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Should the reader like to know more about Tatum, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely,

Ludwig Hansen Senior Lecturer School of Architecture and Planning University of the Witwatersrand

LUDWIG HANSEN Architects and Urban Designers

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