WORK
design projects
FRATTON'S LUNG, PORTSMOUTH.
2022
[ RECREATIONAL USE, PARK. ]
A Green mega park that anchors into the existing environment
and makes use of a piece of derelict land to create a
biosphere deep within the city. In turn creating a connection
between the waters edge of Southsea and residential housing
with a green pathway in an area that shows great disparity
in Portsmouth. A Wellbeing and Community Centre
will showcase the positive affects that a large programmed
green space will bring to the city. The park and buildings will
work hand in hand to nurture the users health, and allow for
rest and relaxation, which is vital in a busy working life in a
dense city.
THE TIMBER TRAIL, HILSEA.
2021
[ COMMERCIAL USE, NURSERY. ]
The Timber Trail has been designed thoughtfully, taking into consideration the impact architecture can have on wellbeing. To provide the user with a sense of security, curiosity, and purpose. All whilst creating an exciting practical kindergarten. The building can be educational itself; where children learn during their journey and movement through the space. The kindergarten is named after this. The Timber Trail has been designed around the following ideas: bringing the inside and outside together through the use of materiality and form; to stand out as a landmark, whilst being concealed within the landscape; to use timber to create an artistic representation of the landscape.
THE NEW FISH MARKET,
OLD PORTSMOUTH.
2021
[ MULTI USE, ECOLOGY CENTRE / MARKET HALL. ]
The New Fish Market is a re-design of Old Portsmouth's existing fish market and container space. It plays on the narrative of the cities past, showcasing the produce that was once traded in Old Portsmouth between the city and coast of France. ETFE plays a significant role within the structure of the building, creating a biome that grows, homes and sells the native produce. The ETFE layer mimics the cloud seen from the street by visitors. This materiality paired with the play of heights and levels, creates an intended grand yet somewhat concealed scheme.
KINTSUGI.
2021
[ COMMERCIAL USE, POTTERY STUDIO. ]
Kintsugi is a Japanese word symbolizing the art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with a gold, silver or platinum lacquer. This process is mimicked within the form of the structure, seen within both the external and internal spaces. This along with the choice of materials, highlights the art created and stored within the pottery studio. It is a space for creativity and creating within the community, where artisanship and experimentation can be found in the city.
works in progress
SALUBRIOUS,
PORTSMOUTH.
2022
[ HYBRID, SOCIAL HOUSING / WELLBEING CENTRE. ]
Salubrious - meaning to promote health and well-being. A hybrid building that creates salubrious habits for its user, by its program and technologies. The scheme is an extension of the project "Fratton's Lung", using the urban green space to aid the surrounding community of Portsmouth. Accommodation will home a range of users, including those needing palliative care, rehabilitation, half-way housing and first time buyers. Connecting those that need healing to all populations in the city. The landscape and programming of facilities will create a hybrid space consisting of the social housing and well-being hub. Renewable and recycled materials along with advancing sustainable technologies will be focused on to create a healthy space for both the visitor and the buildings surrounding environment. This project has a strong emotional connection, ultimately needing to design with respect to death and loss.
theory
A TALL-TIMBER WORLD.
2022
[ THESIS ]
One aspect of healthy design is the use of sustainable materials. From the research curated within my thesis, I strongly believe in the development of mass-timber use within our cities. This thesis has three major purposes: (1) to analyse the use and determine the success of cross-laminated timber as the primary construction method for high-rise and multi-use buildings (2) to illustrate the importance of using a carbon-friendly construction material at a time of climate crisis (3) to highlight mass-timber buildings as a successful densification strategy for highly populated areas.
Please contact me for a copy of "A Tall-Timber World", or any of the above projects.
In Practice
NEW ENGLAND STYLE HOME,
BOSHAM.
2022
[ NICHE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING / SECOND FAMILY HOME. ]
This home based on the Southern Coast of England demonstrates the need for well-considered design situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In this instance, it was critical to respect its beautiful surroundings and choose finishes that both complimented and not taking away from the site. Horizontal natural timber cladding and slate tiled roof results in a soft looking New-England style home.