- cabin design and visualisation using 3d modelling techniques-

The world of visualisation is changing rapidly, so is photorealism of architecture. The introduction of Autodesk 3D Studio Max predominantly using VRay, introducing the real world lighting, materials and effects as well as 3D modelling techniques from Max and Rhino.

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Understanding and manipulating the physics of materials, light and colour, as well as camera settings in the 3Dmax platform to create spatial and environmental effects within simulated architectural spaces and scenes.

With final products simulated in the digital environment close to real world imagery of Ubud, Indonesia, which further aided my skills of creating design proposals and images very similar to the lighting, site and material conditions of a real project.

The Cabin was designed around a couple from Australia as their vacation destination away from home. Off-the-grid design and open plan living aided living amongst the tropics of Indonesia.

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2017 4th Year Masters

Located in Sumbawa, Indonesia, the Immersed in Earth Plastic Processing Facility is designed as a sustainable indicator to help communities of Sumbawa with the plastic waste crisis, which not only affects Indonesia but our entire planet.

The Facility is embedded behind great curved rammed earth walls, symbolising hope that our planet can overcome the threat of plastic waste and its devastating consequences. Introducing the process of rammed earth materiality to Indonesia will help teach communities basic construction skills, renewable building materials and a sense of closure and warmth behind within the envelope. Using a complimentary resource on site will produce an affordable, easy, earthquake resistant option of construction that can return to the earth in the next 500 years. Opposed to relying on concrete processing, steel fabrication and deforestation, all processes that negatively impact the climate.

The Circular design of Immersed in Earth helps the processing and production line of plastic. Facilitating the unloading, collecting and sorting leading to the final fabrication involving washing, chipping and reforming the plastic into an architectural product. At the end of the production line the plastic is recycled and melted again into a plastic beam. Produced in two sizes, the beam is a solution for the construction and design of objects within the facility and future housing for the community.

Each individual beam is produced with a single plastic type e.g. high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic water bottles, therefore changing the colour and opacity between the beams. The beams that are used as external cladding for the buildings are organised by colour coding the building and its use e.g. yellow beams for sorting and top removal. an ambition to eliminate climate change to save our planet.

The beams that are used as external cladding for the buildings are organised by colour coding the building and its use e.g. yellow beams for sorting and top removal. The beams are initially produced in two sizes, 2000mm and 1000mm in length both measuring 45mm in width and 65mm in depth. The large beam is suitable for external building cladding, partition walls, fencing and shading. While the smaller option can be used for stair platforms, benches and storage crates.

Due to the large amounts of illegal deforestation occurring in Sumbawa, the timber frame structures of the project will be sourced from ‘Flores’ another island outside Indonesia, that has sustainable plantations.

To further help the climate, 5 trees with be planted on the Immersed in Earth site per tree that is logged from the plantation.

Due to the community of Sumbawa having a close bond to the surrounding environment, Immersed in Earth has plans for several plantations uniting the community as well as creating economic growth for the future. Some of the plantations included: teak, commonly used for construction, bamboo, a fast growing oxygenated grass for future construction techniques and sandalwood, a traditional source of timber for oil and fragrance. As well as local fruit trees, Mangosteen, Bilia fruit, Soursop and vegetable gardens growing beans, peppers, onions and garlic. Water will be collected off the main thatched roofs and stored in tanks to help water the plants and provide nourishment for the community.

The “Immersed in Earth” concept is an ongoing international project, that will continue to thrive with sustainable actions and economic benefits, originating from the actions of the young people of Dompu, Sumbawa. The earth walls enclose the plastic facility, similar to a natural body contaminated with artificial plastic waste surrounding its inner organs. This project will be a symbol of hope amongst our struggling planet, educating those who come across it on the global crisis with the aim to produce renewable materials and an ambition to eliminate climate change to save our planet.

2019 - 5th Year Masters

- detailing, documentation and implementation of a sustainable, off the grid, cabin design -

An architectural development of respective design stages through a medium scale project, also inclusive of pre-design phases including importance of sustainability, off-grid resources, architect-client agreement, site analysis and authority consultations, followed by a schematic design.

Skills further in understanding the complexities of design development and documentation and the standards of practice, as well as the importance of appropriate detailing of building technologies. Major research completed in off-grid technologies, such as cost / installation in solar system devices, batteries, rainwater storage, catchment designs and pump systems, tankless gas hot water system and aerated wastewater systems. As well as installing technologies to help the sustainable design, site investigation and climate studies contributing to passive design. These specifically include wind studies for cool and warm breezes, sun angles which influenced shutter design, roof angle and thermal mass design for the rammed earth.

2017 - 4th Year Masters

- single dwelling to multi-residence building, details inspired by carlo scarpa -

In Australia’s current residential market, there seems to be a growing tendency to purchase or build such large homes that place more value on quantity than quality as we live in a society that desires more bang for our buck. This mentality encourages a sprawling suburbia and people to employ the work of building companies who have limited selected of “designs” to achieve purchases nearly the exact house as your neighbour.

As architect of our future, I want to drive away this current mindset and into thoughts of designing for the future, including environmental considerations, low energy designs and preservation of architectural aesthetics and materials. Whilst turning to architectural aesthetics, I will research into current and past designers as precedent for materials and preservation of the architectural world, such as great Italian architect, Carlo Scarpa.

Conceptual design initially began by examining and dissecting Carlo Scarpa’s stylistic ideologies with the intent of application into an Australian family home. One aspect of Scarpa is his ability to create a journey through design. Similar to his conceptual process this journey is documented with the physical building elements and materials of design as well as an environmental aspect, amongst the water based landscape, leading from The Boat House to the riverbank.

Alongside the path of the visitor, the water garden tails the journey of water. Midst Rainfall, water falls down the roof through a gutter system that leads to the external wall separations on the balcony. The water is guided down the separating wall façade by vertical indents in the walls, creating a moss texture as the water stains the concrete walls. As it falls down two stories, excess water is collected within the balconies overflow gutter collection system and stored in underground water tank. While the reminder continues its journey, it flows down a concrete trough that parts the staircase, and reaches another concrete basin at the end. From the stairs it leads to the pond feature. The pond, another Carlo Scarpa influence depicting a tidal change amongst the landscape. As The water floods into the pond, it rises it ascends the concrete steps, as it falls the concrete seating is exposed.

2018 - 5th Year Masters

- large scale gallery design & documentation via building information modelling programs-

Redesign the existing Myer Building in Kings Sqaure Fremantle, keeping in mind the reuse of original materials as well as accommodating to the surroundings and culture of Fremantle. The proposal was to create a multi-purpose Gallery Hub, with large amphitheatre for performing arts, double height internal gallery space with hammock mezzanines, gift shop and cafe.

While the rooftop apartments act as a in-stay for the international and national artists and performers. The medium scale building was designed using BIM software and prepared a series of reports from the modelled information. A Project Management schedule, cost estimate using Rawlinsons and an Energy report along with the more typical Window and Door Schedules.

2017 4th Year Masters

Summer Studio residing in Bangkok, Thailand, multiple guest appearances and site visits around Thailand to learn about significant culture teachings and education in schools. Some western teachings can merge with Thai culture to create a stronger path of education for children, especially women in Thailand.

With this teaching in mind we analysed specific examples of the architecture of schooling. The importance of The Bambearth School included a strong connection to nature while incorporating play, controlling the humid environment and a sustainable approach to building.

The new construction technique with use of local materials, bamboo and rammed earth elements.

Teaching communities about the use of their local sustainable materials brought in a new method of construction, jobs and skill sets to pass on to their village, city and eventually country.

Sustainable Teachings

Solar Farm for Power. Community Recycling Center and Thrift Shop. Bamboo/Timber Carpentry Training Center. Community Hub, Environmental Learning Center with a Wetlands Boardwalk for investigations and experiments. Recycled Water Reserved with Water Pump and Storage. Greenhouses, vegetables, fruits and natives. Equipment Shed for maintenance of landscape and buildings. Agriculture Fields including rice and beans.

Sustainable Design

Administration, Assembly & Sports Hall, Change Rooms, Library, Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary, Lodge, Boarding Accommodation, Pool and Change Rooms.

Sustainable Play

Shaded Bambearth Playgrounds, Shaded Grass Oval, Futsal Pitch, Football Pitch, Art Studio, Khlong Jetty.

2018 - 4th Year Masters Summer Studio