Part 2 Sample Architecture Portfolio

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SAMPLE WORKS & CV

JULIAN DJOPO

IBBOTSON’S LANE Liverpool

FCH ARCHITECTS

PART 2

This proposal involves the demolition of a derelict residential building to introduce a 3-storey apartment building, bordering the eastern edge from Liverpool’s Sefton Park. The project boasts large apartments with a private green roof terrace.

The residential area is characterised by dense woodland in a Conservation Area with predominantly Victorian houses that have mainly been converted to flats. The site is in close proximity to essential Liverpool University facilities and village. Through multiple consultations of design phases, the project evolved to reach an acceptable form and scale that contributes to the context whilst remaining sensitive to the site.

FALCONER CHESTER HALL

Based in Liverpool, Falconer Chester Hall (FCH) Architects is an AJ100 practice with over 80 staff across offices in Manchester and London. I gained the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced team with exposure to over 20 projects that ranged from local to large-scale residential and commercial projects.

This allowed me to cover most stages of the RIBA Plan of Work through these projects, entering projects during their construction phase. Revit, Microstation and the Adobe Creative Suite were a daily staple during my time at the studio, enhancing my expertise in BIM and CAD software.

My responsibilities evolved as I became an integral team member, with notable experience in the coordination and independent work on planning applications and meeting regulations compliance. These are selected works demonstrating the range of tasks I undertook.

HEAPS MILL Liverpool

FCH ARCHITECTS

PART 2

Sitting alongside the Grade II listed Heaps Rice Mill buildings, four new-build 14-storey residential and commercial blocks are proposed to frame the historic frontage of the refurbished Joseph Heap & Son Mill building. Amenities will include a spa, pool, gym, a rooftop terrace, cafe and museum that showcases the rich history connected to Liverpool.

With close consultations with local and heritage consultants, the Mill building received a go ahead for planning, providing a mix of private and affordable rent with 800 apartments in total.

THE PEAT DISTRICT

M.ARCH 5.0

This final year thesis project stems from a hypothesis developed in response to the increasing climate crisis and restoration of UK peatlands. Therefore we ask, “What kind of architectural propositions would be needed for creating an inhabitable landscape that prioritises peatland restoration and expansion?”.

“Peat District” is made up of settlements each consisting of dwelling clusters that prioritise housing and landscape restoration. The settlements are laid out in clusters in a gridded archipelago for long-term adaptability. To retain biodiversity and optimal peatland restoration, there is a 35 per cent density per hectare. The proposed settlement on stilts supports peatbog growth through a complex infrastructure, including ponds and peat rewetting channels.

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Settlement site plan drawings.

Site Axonometric explosion drawing.

Subsoil and territorial site analysis.

MILAN SCHOOL OF ARTS

This project explores the Urban Proposition to reconnect key historical and modern elements of the site, listed church, ancient street and the towering business complex opposite. Through the existing High School on the site, a new School of Arts extension of the schools aims to reintroduce new student engagement through the Arts as a new department in the local school.

By addressing the concept of scale from the street level to the skyscraper level, this project explores the potential for a rising scale architecture within a low-rise urban context. This would establish the project within a constrained boundary and radicalise the Milanese skyscraper concept.

Site section hand drawing.

Key floor plans and concept skteches.

ST. AUBYN’S PLACE

York

CARVE ARCHITECTURE

PART 1

St Aubyn’s Place is my first and ongoing domestic project, with the client looking to refurbish their kitchen, dining and family space with a rear infill extension. Together with the architect, I produced sketch iterations of possible rear extension layouts that both incoprates the garden shed or takes full advantage of the rear garden space.

I worked on this project from the sketch design stages to developed concept in 3D modelling, which was presented to the client meeting through a curated document. By working on projects like this from the briefing to concept stages, I can was able to continue utilising my freehand sketches to together with 3D models to test all the scales.

Sketch design plans and hand-drawn renders.

SOUTH VIEW

York

CARVE ARCHITECTURE

PART 1

South View clients seeked a side extension to their historic detached house to provide a garage and workshop that connects to the rear garden. I was given the full design decision in the sketch design and developed design stages to this project. The clients also wanted an extension to the lofts for a bedroom space and a new from entrance porch.

To meet the planning requirements for this project the design decisions had to retain the original roof heights and utilise the same local bricks that were originally used. A key feature the client wanted to explore was the sheltered walkway to the large rear garden which would potentially renovated as a small study.

SALTAIRE COMMUNITY CENTRE

B.ARCH 3.0

My project aims to bring focus back to the community of Saltaire through a Community Centre and Library, influenced by the concept of the Temple for the People and the Greek agora. The architecture of the building represents the social history of the people of Saltaire, mill workers, child labourers, and locals who have committed to establishing Saltaire as a World Heritage Site.

Saltaire Community Centre and Library hopes to accommodate both locals and visitors through a complex programme of spaces, akin to that of the French Salle Polyvalente (multi-purpose) Centres. The Library programme, being the largest houses a quiet studies, collaborative learning spaces, computer rooms reading areas and Biographical Archives of Saltaire’s people and history. Other programmes include a children’s area (crèche), cafe and car, community adaptive hall, council offices and debate chamber.

Section drawing (North) PUBLIC

One of the key features characterised within this section is the connection to nature on the interior to the exterior. The building facilitates civic engagement and promotes the importance of being around nature for calming environments.

The arches establish the beginning of the Temple for the People and acts as a physical representation of permeability through the building.

Historical extension balcony

Experiencing the central gardens

Render showing the first internal courtyard gardens adjacent to the nursery and the public entrance, allowing for permeable views through the arched sheltered walkway to the front.

NUAS SMALL TALK LECTURE SERIES

GRAPHIC DESIGN

B.ARCH 2.0

As the Publicity Officer for the Newcastle University Architecture Society (NUAS), I was also involved as the graphic designer for event posters. The most successful event was our Small Talk lecture series, where were honoured to be able to invite renowned guest and architects, such as Karakusevic Carson, David Chipperfield and Ingrid Petite to share their design ideas, practice insights and architecture industry developments.

My involvement in the planning, organising and attendance of the Small Talk events increased my scope on the architectural industry as well as providing networking experience with architects and critics from the industry from which I wish to advance my career.

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