EDUCATION
• 2007- 2011 The Hazeley School
Currently going into my second and final year of Masters of Architecture, RIBA Part 2. 2014- 2018 Birmingham City University 3rd in Bachelors of Architecture
May 2017 Willmott Dixon
• July 28th - September 2021 Executive Sales Representative for Anglian Home Improvements
• Knowledgeable in using rendering software such as Lumion to create realistic visualisations.
• Hand drawing skills experience with wooden workshop tools and laser printing.
• 2021-2023 University of East London
11 GCSEs A*-A, plus Additional Mathematics, L2 Functional Skills, English and Mathematics.
• Proficient in writing and oral communications.
• November 2019- October 2020 Architectural Assistant at Building Tectonics
• Welletc.) skilled in 3-Dimensional software such as Rhinoceros and also had past moderate experience with Revit, Vectorworks and Sketchup.
• Can use the following CAD drawing software’s: AutoCAD and Microstation.
• Flexible and quick to adapt to company policies and standards.
• Have great interpersonal, administrative and organisational skills.
In this occupation I would inform customers about the company and the products on offer through physical and online consultations, as well as designing conservatories or living spaces using their 3D software. Afterwards, I would then give customers quotations.
I worked on various architectural projects including house extensions, whether single storey or double, new builds or simple renovations and a few commercial buildings. Moreover, was responsible for producing architectural drawings through a CAD software called ‘Microstation’. I was in constant contact with clients through email, post and sometimes phone calls, as well as undertaking admin tasks.
WORK EXPERIENCE
I am a very adaptable person, having worked in diverse work environments and not just Architectural. In addition to this, I am keen to grasp new skills and information quickly, whether through shadowing a mentor, through projects or working in a group. I am also a perfectionist and have the intention to faithfully achieve excellence in whatever task I am given. Lastly, I can confidently bring innovative and creative solutions to the table that will enrich your company and will make me a wonderful addition to your team.
• Familiar with Microsoft tools.
• Teachable and a quick learner.
I had the privilege of spending a few weeks at Willmott Dixon, a well known and experienced construction company. Fortunately, I went on different sites, such as renovations and new builds. I surprisingly learnt far more than I envisaged; seeing designs practically come alive! There I learnt about the essential roles needed for the design and building process, as well as their contributions to the SKILLSprojects.
VANESSA MAWONEKE
• 2011- 2013 The Hazeley Sixth Form 27 Points from The International Baccalaureate (A/AS Level Equivalent) in Higher Level Mathematics, History and Visual Arts. Standard Level Physics, English and French.
• Can use graphical and editing software such as those in the adobe package (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator
CONTENTS Forest School Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 1-11 Freelance Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 12-16 Building Tectonics TRG New Build . . . . . . . . . .Page 17-18
[0 1] FOREST SCHOOL PROJECT
ABOUT This project called ‘Forest School’ was a solution to the lack of green spaces whilst accommodating nursery children (the Forest school), the East London University students and the general public. The site is in the middle of the University, on an existing car park.
Forest schools were derived from the Scandinavians as a way to embed environmental studies into the school curriculum. This building was a strategic way to increase ‘green’ space in East London and appearance. The building serves as a long term solution to global warning as it educates the future generation about the values and necessities of the environment. Therefore raising a more environmentally aware generation, that care. There are also green spaces, such as the allotment, that encourages growing your own plants.
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03. Journey/Transportation
CONCEPTS01.GreenSpaces
This ‘inside out’ concept was further accomplished through using a lot of glazing! This created a feeling that there was almost no boundary between inside and out, as you would be exposed to massive views both inside and out using curtain walls and big windows. It also allowed me to showcase the river front view which sits opposite the car park site. 03. Flexibility
Using the Rolex Learning Centre as a case study, I tried to figure out how to make my spaces flexible. One of my ideas was to encourage movement not only for children’s amusement, as it is essentially a Forest School amongst other things, but for general health and fitness. I created unique spaces, with various sizes according to their functions and needs, that people could move around.
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Another concept I had was to make my building’s spaces to be like transportation links, nodes (spaces) that have links (rather than having spaces next to each other, to encourage more movement. It was also to act like a bit or journey, imitating how museums are programmed having spaces that are intentionally placed close to each other. 04..
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London and specifically Newham, where the site is located, is an urban city which generally has a lack of green spaces, which I found through statistics. So I wanted green ‘inside and out’, that outside is almost no different then inside by using green courtyards on ground and first floor, green balconies, having an outdoor forest and a green roof. I was also inspired by the precedents Sou Fijimoto’s house and the Ya’ an Giant Panda National Park. 02.
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This is the entrance of the of the building and the most important space, which is a miniature forest that is constructed. It is outside, however surrounded by glazing to separate from the car park, but It also connects to the inside which is the first floor. Here children and their parents, also visitors, are encouraged to enjoy nature and explore the various different plantains, whilst having seating places for leisure or for teaching.
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[0 6] Timber Frame Bamboo Columns Load Bearing CLT Walls Waffle GBBS Concrete Slab Concrete Columns
This is a technical chunk or section if the building in detail, labelled above. This shows perfectly how the outside green spaces work with the interior, as well as the variation of levels. This chunk shows the balcony, allotment, flowing corridor spaces and miniature forest space.
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Vegetation Layer with Soil Separation Layer Bitumen GBBSWaterCelluloseMembraneInsulationVapourBarrierTimberFramePlywoodBoardSpruceSlatsBambooColumnsLaminatedFloorScreed(pink)WoolInsulationProofMembraneConcreteWaffleSlabConcreteColumnsConcreteSlabGravelCompactSoilConcreteFoundations Gutter with Metal Sheet Coping Brass Metal PhotovoltaicCladdingLouvresSolarGlazing
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These are photovoltaic motorised louvres are one of the key environmental features. They act as a prevention from solar glare and solar gain in the building. It also allows the building to have some sort of privacy. The louvres rotate according to the suns position during the day and spread towards the river side of the building.
1. 150mRoofVegetation Layer with Soil Separation Layer 10mm of Bitumen Membrane 260mm of Cellulose Insulation 5mm Vapour Barrier 15mm Plywood Boards Gap For Suspended Ceiling Sound Isolation Clips and Metal Hat Channel 13mm x2 Gypsum Boards 2. 4mmGutterMetal Sheet Coping 10mm Bitumen Membrane Filter
1:20 SECTION D, BACK NORTH WALL 150m1.RoofVegetation Layer with Soil Seperation Layer 10mm of Bitumen Membrane 260mm of Cellulose Insulation 5mm Vapour Barrier 15mm Plywood Boards Gap For Suspended Ceiling Sound Isolation Clips and Metal Hat Channel 13mm x2 Gypsum Boards 2. 4mmGutterMetal Sheet Coping 10mm Bitumen Membrane Filter3.CLT
4. First Floor 100mm CLT Flooring 100mm Wool Insulation 200mm (GGBS) Concrete 5. First Floor Columns 300mm Bamboo Columns 6. Ground Floor 200mm GGBS Concrete CompactedGravel Soil 1. 2. 3. 6.4.
4. First 100mmFloorCLT Flooring 100mm Wool Insulation 200mm (GGBS) Concrete 5. First Floor Columns 300mm Bamboo Columns 6. Ground Floor 200mm GGBS Concrete CompactedGravel Soil
3. CLT Double Wall 20mm Vertical Timber Cladding 45mm Studs and Insulation 5mm Wind Protection Layer 100mm CLT Panel 30mm Insulation 100 CLT Panel Vapour Retarderx2 13mm Gypsum Boards
Double Wall 20mm Vertical Timber Cladding 45mm Studs and Insulation 5mm Wind Protection Layer 100mm CLT Panel 30 100InsulationCLTPanelVaporRetarderx213mmGypsum Boards
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This small allotment exists on the first floor, surrounded by glazing. It is where rainwater is collected both to be stored and use for watering plants but to also be filtered and used for toilet water or sink water. This is another environmental strategy that makes this building more sustainable. It is suitable for local residents to use, students and also the nursery children to grow mainly food produce to sell. The allotment can also be seen on the previous page, in the sectional drawing.
ALLOTMENT AND RAINWATER SYSTEM
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This project is a freelance real life project, with the site located in Zimbabwe, Harare. It is a new build consisting of four homes that fit at the back of the house garden. The client wanted simple, but unique looking accommodations, that would not take long to build. So bungalows I believe was an easy choice, with strategically placed windows for a lot of light. Solar panels were added were they would have the most sun exposure (on the south). These accommodations are perfect for rentals for small families.
FREELANCE PROJECT
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This image on the right is an interior view of the most important room, which has a huge view and an open plan living, dining and kitchen, with roof windows. There is so much natural light at the front and a great space to entertaining guest, separate from the ‘private’ bedrooms and bathroom. If decorated it has great potential as a prototype for a new unique modern house in Africa.
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Road Entrance 50000 85000 11990 5460 7660 920 3800 7230 4960 52303430 7600 28002800 4730 27000 0m 1m 5m2m 3m4m N SITE PLAN SCALE 1:100 [1 4] SITE PLAN SCALE 1:100
FR Bedroom FR Closet DinningBathroomMasterEnsuiteBedroomArea Kitchen Entrance 4900 9000 900 3000 2000 1500 3000 Cpd 3000 6000 7600 5000 1500 2920 2980 FR Bedroom FR Master BedroomGardenBedroomBathroomDinningArea Kitchen Entrance 4900 9000 9003000 2000 150030003000 7600 2500 5000 4900 9000 900 3000 2000 1500 30003000 6000 7600 5000 4900 9000 9003000 2000 150030003000 6000 7600 5000 Bedroom 1900 3000 3000 4500 2500 5000 2500 5000 2500 5000 2500 5000 2500 5000 2500 5000 2500 5000 4450 29997,5 FR Bedroom FR Master BedroomBathroomDinningArea Kitchen Entrance Cpd Bedroom FR Bedroom FR Master Bedroom DinningBathroomArea Kitchen Entrance Cpd Bedroom CpdEnsuiteOffice/PrayerRoom 30002000 1840 4500 14001060 Closet Ensuite1500 2920 2980 1400 ClosetEnsuite 1500 29202980 1400 DISGUISED OFFICE WITH MIRRORS IN FRONT OF SLIDING DOORS. Closet 0m 1m 5m2m 3m4m CHIMNEYOPENING550x590 DELUX PARKING620WINDOWSROOFx780mmSPACE2500X5000 WALLBRICK(102.5MM) Corridor CorridorCorridor Corridor GROUND FLOOR PLAN Living Area GLASS WINDOWDOORS TIMBER PICKETFENCE N [1 5] GROUND FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1:200
HOUSE A - FRONT ELEVATION HOUSE B - FRONT ELEVATION HOUSE A - SIDE ELEVATION HOUSE B - SIDE ELEVATION HOUSE B - BACK ELEVATION HOUSE A - BACK ELEVATION HOUSE A - SIDE ELEVATION HOUSE B - SIDE ELEVATION SOLAR PANELS 990 x 1650 mm MEASUREMENTSCHIMNEYTOBECHECKED WHITEWALLRENDERED BRICK(102.5MM)WALL EXPOSEDWALLBRICK BRICK WALLPARTITIONFRONT OBSCUREDWINDOWGLASS REQUIREDGUTTER WHITEWALLRENDERED EXPOSEDWALLBRICKWHITERENDEREDWALL BRICK(102.5MM)WALL GLAZINGTINTED DELUX 620WINDOWSROOFx780mm [1 SCALEELEVATIONS6]1:200
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When I worked for ‘Building Tectonics’ I did many projects from renovations, extensions and new builds. This is one of the projects I was singularly most involved in. My boss allowed me to really take charge of this project, with the occasional advice, and to design a modern four bedroom house with three en-suites in the garden, next to an already existing house. This image was rendered on Photoshop, which is not usually done in this practice as the drawings are presented mostly line drawings, but was a great technique to show the brick parts of the building and the white wall finished parts. -
BUILDING TECTONICS TRG NEW BUILD
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