archiCLAY: P.S.S.

SITE PLAN

Heritage surveying and mapping forms

The information includes ERF numbers, zoning and Block numbers.

Detailed descriptions would make up the body of the form. The interior and exterior is assessed. Alterations are noted and the extent of it. There are allowances for additions and alteration but with a guideline of what is allowed in order to maintain the integrity of the heritage status.

In the evaluation section the significance of the cottage is noted, whether it’s of outstanding importance, intrusive, irrelevant or contributing.

Habitat for humanity

Description: Volunteer work for the Blue downs

Practical on-site building work and the opportunity to see construction work and the holistic approach of building a house structure.

House Abels

Location : Belhar, Cape Town

Project Description: Addition and alterations. New office with separate entrance.

Type of work: Measured up drawings

Type of building: Residential

Size of building: larger than 1000squared metres

House Jacobs

Location : Observatory, Cape Town

Project Description:

Proposal to convert an existing heritage C3 grading house into a commercial development.

Type of work: Planning & design

Presentation

Type of building: Mixeduse- Residential & Commercial

Design: The concept is based on the progression of a dining experience. The experience usually begins with drinks, moving onto starters and then onto the main course. The spaces are in linear arrangement and are linked by a main linear circulation path. The functions are also independent so this progression of the experience is not rigid, access is along different paths. The restaurant, courtyard and bar can function as separate venues.

The site is very narrow and therefore a vertical stacking of the apartment was employed, the apartment has a mezzanine level and has separate access.

P L A N

S E C T I O N

E A S T ELEVATION

CIRCULATION PERSPECTIVE

APARTMENT INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE

COURTYARD PERSPECTIVE

M O D E L S

D.A.G. ( Development Action Group )

Location : Observatory, Cape Town

Working location: Mfuleni, Cape Town

Project Description: Data collection of informal settlements

Type of work: data collection and audit sheet compiling, measurement, sketch drawing, analysis of homes/structures, services. Assessment of quality standards of RDP homes. Opportunity to work with 2 Columbian architects.

Type of building: R.D.P. housing

Examples of data sheets and drawings/sketches

Thomas Patullo Courtyard Design Competition

-in conjunction with assisted PSS project

The brief called for a design of a social space on the campus courtyard. The space is grey and dull and is shaded and cold throughout for most of the day. During summer the harsh northern sun also make the space uncomfortable.

Design

My concept transforms the courtyard into an amphitheatre that can be used for different social activities, mainly for a ‘break’area for students. It is also an outdoor classroom in it’s formal state. The building has linear lines, the functions of the building are contained in opposite boxes which make up the building. The courtyard’s new identity is now represented by it’s functions which is less formal therefore diagonal lines are used in the design. These oppose the rigid building lines and create an interesting space.

Unfortunately due to time constraints my design was not shown but am confident that it would’ve won ;-)

SKETCH PLAN DRAWINGS

3D PERSPECTIVES

VIEW INTO COURTYARD FROM BUILDING PASSAGE

VIEW INTO COURTYARD FROM STAFF ROOM

VIEW INTO COURTYARD FROM ABOVE

VIEW INTO COURTYARD FROM DOOR LEVEL

A simple tensile roof structure was designed over the space to simply lessen the impact of sunshine into space. The design progressed conceptually with a canopy that continues the irregular form of the amphitheatre seating. An additional level is added into the space from the third floor.

WORKING DRAWINGS

NICK MARVIN

Project Description: Apartment refurbishment

The apartment is fairly new but the client wants to upgrade finishes that suit his taste, namely the bathroom, living room space, staircase and additional balcony.

Location : Oranjezicht, Cape Town

Type of buildings: modern contemporary apartment complex

Project completion : 2011

Design

New bathroom layout

New bath

New fixturers

New tiling

New lighting-bathroom and living room

New balcony on first floor

Cost considerations

The budget if fairly extravagant as the client has chosen luxury finishes.

Site visits:

Meetings with contractor

My contribution

Detailing and specifications drawings for the contractor drawn.
The drawings are prepared for the client and contractor.

CONTRACTOR DRAWING ISSUES

SITE PLAN

BATHRROM LAYOUTS

House Stander

Project Description: Addition and alteration to a 2 bedroom house with loft mezzanine level.

Location : Noordhoek , Cape Town

Design: A new garage, hallway and new staircases. The new staircase leads to the loft area in the new addition. The store room on the basement level is converted into a bedroom with an en-suite.

Type of buildings: Residential

Size: 500-1000 squared metres

Site visits: Measuring up

Type of work: Measuring up on site and drawing up of the existing house plans.

Drawing up of four different design options for the client for presentation.

Measured-up base drawing for

House Stander. Noordhoek-Cape Town