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christchurch botanical gardens, photographed 2012

CHESHIRE ARCHITECTS, Aucklandarchitectural undergraduate assistantWhile studying for my postgraduate degree I worked part time assisting in the prepara-tion of documents for resource and building consents, CAD drafting, conceptual design, developed design, landscape design, lighting design, liasing with clients, site visits, con-struction material research, machine and hand-cut models, photography and other gen-eral assistance to architects. Projects included a golf course lodge, church renovations, residential renovations and new-builds, retail fi touts, urban design.

JASMAX ARCHITECTS, Wellingtonarchitectural undergraduate assistantWhile studying my undergraduate degree I worked part time and assisted practice direc-tors, architects and technicians in various areas of work including model making, project budgeting, fee forecasting, account keeping, invoicing, updating the product library.

07/12 - 11/13

09/07 - 08/10

JASMAX ARCHITECTS, AucklandinternAwarded a two week internship through the University of Auckland; another student and I built a model of a proposed extension to a university faculty building (see images). We combined the use of hand model-making with laser-cutting technology.

07/12

DUNCAN SARGENT, Wellingtonassistant furniture makerAssisted in furniture making/carpentry including glueing and forming plywood; painting, cutting, sanding, oiling and painting plywood and oak hardwood to fi nish; maintaining workshop, greeting customers/potential buyers.

03/08 - 08/08

relevant work experience

CAD skills

Profi cient:Adobe Creative Suite Autodesk RevitAutodesk AutoCadGoogle SketchupMicrosoft Offi ce

Basic:Sybiz VisionRhino 3DAutodesk 3DS MaxAdobe Freehand

education history

Auckland University; Masters (Prof) of ArchitectureRMIT University; fi rst year of Masters (Prof) of ArchitectureVictoria University; Bachelor of Architectural StudiesSt Cuthberts College, Auckland; NCEA Level 1-3

03/12 - 12/13

03/11 - 11/11

03/07 - 11/09

other education and activity

Panel discussion on Prefab Architecture for A+W Symposium, AucklandSocial indoor netball team (captain/organiser), AucklandUrban Islands 2011 Studio at Cockatoo Island with Nat Chard, SydneyD.E.L.E (Intermedio) Spanish language qualifi cation, EF Escuela Internacional de Es-pana, BarcelonaPiano grades 1-8 and Music Theory grade 5 qualifi cations through Royal Schools of Mu-sic (London) and Australian Music Examinations Board (Sydney)Member of and writer for the Architectural Centre, WellingtonOil painting portrait exhibited in group exhibition at Ferari Gallery, Auckland

09/13

07/11

04/06 - 12/06

1994 - 2003

03/12 - current

2009 - 20102013

cv

2003 - 2005

other skills/interests

model makinghand drawingpaintingwritingspanish

sewing/embroiderygardeningpiano/musicphotographyyoga swimming

References: Pip Cheshire CHESHIRE ARCHITECTS +64 9 358 2770Chris Jack JASMAX ARCHITECTS +64 9 367 0432Harriet Pilkington THESIS SUPERVISOR/YOUNG RICHARDS +64 9 520 6444

(cover image)cockatoo island, sydney

(previous page)model for cheshire

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The domestic realm following the birth of a child changes in its intimacy and sensitiv-ity; my thesis questions how architectural explorations into the thresholds of shared and private space can inform a design which nurtures the relationship between parent and child without compromising social en-gagement.

This thesis speculates about the societal undercurrents of the increasing desire for privacy in the Western family home and in-vestigates the implications of a shift in the way we seek privacy for ourselves and our families. I am proposing the concept of a shared home for new parents and their children, entitled 'A private space shared', which challenges and alters the interrela-tionship of private and shared space.

The synchronicity in this living environment of permanent and temporary space, private and shared space, socially inclusive and ex-clusive space sets up thresholds wherein a broad spectrum of spatial appropriation can occur. The proposed shared home for new parents and their children provides a haven in which to nourish the intimate par-ent-child relationship, without compromis-ing social engagement.

1/ view from gardens looking to-wards private units; some occupants may choose to remain private, others may open their living space out into the shared space

2/ looking through gardens towards clusters of dwellings encased by light, winter-garden structure

3/ sectional drawing showing the manual operation of the ventilat-ing skylights in the shared space and how this interacts with a private unit's space.

4/ physical model showing shared entrance area with path winding be-tween clusters of dwellings

5/ interior perspective showing ways occupants might inhabit shared space

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1/2/3/ Early conceptual models explored the idea of thresholds of privacy in a place of dwelling; a private haven. Using simple plaster and semi-translucent elements ar-ranged to allude to an interior space I was exploring circulation through, and views in and out of this space.

4/5 Sketches of domestic activity imposed onto these simple modelled spaces implied scale and suggested areas of private and shared space

6/ Sketches developed the idea to base the design around prefabricated, modular ele-ments and produce a designed layout like a campground: pods situated looseley around shared space. The fundamental differ-ence is the shared space is sheltered within a larger, polycarbonate 'shell' providing an added threshold of privacy and shared spa-tial use.

7/ Site model built at 1:100 showing the room units within the 'shells' with the roofs removed

8/ Detailed portion of site plan showing cluster of shared and private dwelling spaces

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integrated spaces:free flow circulation

visitor

carpark - office

carpark - manufacture

office - manufacture

small goods delivery/pick up

large goods delivery/pick up

future christchurch: a timber mill

integrated spaces:designated circulation

This project looked at introducing a new program into post-earthquake Christch-urch. A cross-laminated timber mill is en-visaged to provide the quality resource of engineered timber to rebuild much of the city, combined with an educational centre so that industry people, prospective cli-ents and tourists alike can visit and learn about the resources availabe for construc-tion.

The cell structure of wood formed the basis for formal and programmatic inves-tigation. Studying the fl ow of nutrients through the cell structure of wood, I be-came interested in what occurred when the structure was interrupted by an exter-nal force, such as fungal attack or exteme climate exposure.

The formal language of the building is infl uenced by this discovery, wherein an organic structure contorts and infi ltrates a stable and ordered external shell. The programmatic layout also derives from the exploration of the behaviour of the cells under external force such as fungal attack. Cell walls begin to break down allowing permeation and movement between.

1/ street view of timber mill

2/ image/diagrams of cell structure and nutrient distri-bution

3/ examples of programmatic diagrams derived from cell behaviour

4/ conceptual sketches of design and details

5/ diagram of movement ac-cording to programmatic layout

6/ details

7/ view from factory floor looking up to viewing walkway

8/ view from walkway looking down to factory floor

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interior curved glulam beam - column connection

panels fixed to glulam beams

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This project looks at a fl exible housing solution in a low-den-sity context. Each dwelling, of varied size, shape and capactiy, is allocated a 'fl exible use space' ad-joined to the exterior, for grow-ing, parking, recreation or expan-sion. This space is characterised by steel beams and columns in place to be used as pergola sys-tem or framing for future wall, fl oor and roof panels to slot into, thus expanding the units.

The ground fl oor level of each 3-storey block of units is sub-merged 1900mm to address is-sues of privacy and sympathy to the context of predominantly single-storey dwellings. The land excavated is reused in building small hills for the community in an extrememly fl at landscape.

melbourne: housing for growth

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1/ perspective looking along shared ac-cess to units

2/ sectional site model showing submer-sion

3/ diagrams indicating possible future additions/alterations to units

3/ perspective looking from lower level unit up to shared area

4/ diagrams showing unit space delega-tion - each colour represents a unit

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hand drawing (pencil, charcoal, ink on paper), wood cuts

still life studies

victoria university teaching and research facility, wellingtonstyrene, foamboard, card

UOA engineering building extensionlaser cut mdf, card, styrene

JASMAX ARCHITECTSJASMAX ARCHITECTS

private lodge, NZlaser cut grey, white card

CHESHIRE ARCHITECTS

work experience: model making

DUNCAN SARGENTFURNITURE DESIGNER, CARPENTER

plywood household/cafe chairsplywood and oak cabinet on wheels

plywood coffee tableplywood coffee table/storage unit

work experience: furniture making

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foyer

deckmeeting room

entry

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deck

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mesh screen over shelfand glass rack

doorway to provide

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detail of mesh screen over shelf and glass rack

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gathering of people

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sliding doors to deck

sliding windows asservery to deck 900mm high stained ply-

wood servery toreception area

wall as visual privacy from foyer/church and to draw people around into reception area

wide, informal access to kitchen/servery

movable island unit under bench

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servery/opening

gathering of people

L e g e n d s

work experience CHESHIRE ARCHITECTS

work experience

(opposite page)My involvement in this project for the renovation of a Presbytar-ian church was to design the new kitchen/reception/servery space at the entrance to the building, plus two more kitchens in other parts of the building. The comparative studies on the opposite page indicate options I presented for the reception area at a preliminary design level. I also played a large role in document-ing the building in Autodesk Revit.

(following pages)For this project I translated con-cept sketches into a fully resolved building in Autodesk Revit, fol-lowed by assisting in preparing the resource consent documents as shown. I also designed and drew the planting site plan as shown. The fi nal detail image is a detail I designed and drew of a wall for a different project which required the approxi-mate rebuilding of a fi re-damaged bach.

CHESHIRE ARCHITECTS

work experience CHESHIRE ARCHITECTS

Laundrychute built

into wall stair over

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Storage0.03

Garage0.01

Entry0.04

LANDSCAPE RETAINING WALL

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Master Bedroom1.07

Bathroom1.10

Ensuite1.09

Dressing1.08

Bedroom 12.02

Entry from lower level1.01

Courtyard1.12

Window seat1.05

Terrace2.04

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Living1.04

Dining1.03

Kitchen1.02

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Store1.18

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BOUNDARY LINE

3M SETBACK

POTABLEWATERDRAINAGE

REVISION HISTORY:

LOCAL AUTHORITY

CONSULTANTS

NOTES:

CCheshire Architects Limited

Level 1 Hobson Towers West26-28 Hobson StreetPO Box AMSC 90952AucklandNew ZealandPH +64 9 358 2770FX +64 9 358 2771

www.cheshirearchitects.com

PROJECT: No:

SHEET:

REF:

DRWG No: REVISION:

DRAWN/START DATE:

SCALES @ A1:

DO NOT SCALECONTRACTOR MUST VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS ONSITE BEFORE COMMENCING WORK

COPYRIGHT CHESHIRE ARCHITECTS LIMITED

As indicated

Waipu, Northland

7/08/2013 9:55:40 a.m.

Light House

RC-05

Author

201243

RESOURCE CONSENT

Floor Plans

1 : 100Level 0

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3 1 : 100Sleeping Loft

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LOCAL AUTHORITY

CONSULTANTS

NOTES:

CCheshire Architects Limited

Level 1 Hobson Towers West26-28 Hobson StreetPO Box AMSC 90952AucklandNew ZealandPH +64 9 358 2770FX +64 9 358 2771

www.cheshirearchitects.com

PROJECT: No:

SHEET:

REF:

DRWG No: REVISION:

DRAWN/START DATE:

SCALES @ A1:

DO NOT SCALECONTRACTOR MUST VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS ONSITE BEFORE COMMENCING WORK

COPYRIGHT CHESHIRE ARCHITECTS LIMITED

REVISION HISTORY:

1 : 200

Ginty Way, Waipu

7/08/2013 10:01:42 a.m.

Lighthouse

RC-03

Author

201243

RESOURCE CONSENT

Planting Scheme

1 : 200 @A1Planting1

work experienceCHESHIRE ARCHITECTS

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2500Level 1

5260Roof

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Toilet vent

Flashing caps to end of trusses

100mm dia. perforated soil drain ingeotextile sock. Backfill behindretaining wall with free draining backfill

Long-run profiled metal roof on raftersbeneath timber decking, to createweathertight tractor storage beneathdeck. Roof here is same specificationas main roof.

Waterproofing membrane andprotective sheet.

Fix deck stringer through claddingbatten. 50x3mm DPM washer betweenstringer and batten.

Non-cantilevered timber deck

Polythene sheet

Inside Outside

Inside

LOCAL AUTHORITY

CONSULTANTS

NOTES:

CCheshire Architects Limited

Level 1 Hobson Towers West26-28 Hobson StreetPO Box AMSC 90952AucklandNew ZealandPH +64 9 358 2770FX +64 9 358 2771

www.cheshirearchitects.com

PROJECT: No:

SHEET:

REF:

DRWG No: REVISION:

DRAWN/START DATE:

SCALES @ A1:

DO NOT SCALECONTRACTOR MUST VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS ONSITE BEFORE COMMENCING WORK

COPYRIGHT CHESHIRE ARCHITECTS LIMITED

REVISION HISTORY:

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19/11/2013 9:59:57 a.m.

Ross-Inglis Bach

A1-508

Author

Project Number

Rakino Island, Hauraki Gulf

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

Details

Auckland Council

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Roof, Wall, Subfloor detail2

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Bedroom 22.01

Garage0.01

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Living1.04

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Bedroom 22.01

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REVISION HISTORY:

LOCAL AUTHORITY

CONSULTANTS

NOTES:

CCheshire Architects Limited

Level 1 Hobson Towers West26-28 Hobson StreetPO Box AMSC 90952AucklandNew ZealandPH +64 9 358 2770FX +64 9 358 2771

www.cheshirearchitects.com

PROJECT: No:

SHEET:

REF:

DRWG No: REVISION:

DRAWN/START DATE:

SCALES @ A1:

DO NOT SCALECONTRACTOR MUST VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS ONSITE BEFORE COMMENCING WORK

COPYRIGHT CHESHIRE ARCHITECTS LIMITED

1 : 50

Waipu, Northland

7/08/2013 9:55:41 a.m.

Light House

RC-06

Author

201243

RESOURCE CONSENT

Sections

1 : 50Long Section

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3 1 : 50HRB Section

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vanuatu, photographed 2009