22.05.2018 For the last 3rd year project, I worked on the creation of an architects' practice offices in Cork, on Union Quay. On the two floors, I chose to keep the existing, strong bricks walls, which brought a specific identity to the building. Windows were only existent on two opposite side of the building, and … Continue reading Union Quay Architects
05.03.2018 Using the Specsavers project, I created a series of spreadsheets for specifications. Looking furniture, sanitryware and flooring on the internet, I made choices and tried to work out how much I would need, and at what cost, if this project was to be continued. I only worked on certain areas of the projects, and … Continue reading Specsavers specifications
26.03.2018 For the first project of this semester, I worked on the creation of offices for an accountants firm in part of the Melbourne building, in CIT. I chose this time to create a functional space, using oblique partitions in some areas to create dynamism. In addition, one challenge was lighting, as windows were only … Continue reading The Accountants office
12.12.2017 In order to work on my detailing skills, I redesigned the female toilets in the Architecture Factory of the CIT, and produced a set of drawings similar to those used for tender. I also chose materials and specifications adapted to my project. I did a lot of research to find the material and equipment … Continue reading Detailing exercise : office toilets
07.12.2017 For the last project of the semester, I worked on redesigning the Specsavers optician shop in the Wilton shopping centre, in Cork. In order to increase the complexity of the project, I had an extra floor to work with, and had to fit more spaces than the existing shop had. I got the opportunity … Continue reading Specsavers, an opticians office
20.09.2017 As I explained for the concept of this project, I worked on the creation of different student spaces in the narrow boulevard in the Architecture Factory. I included studying spaces, workshops and library as well as casual relax areas and a kitchenette. I stuck to my concept idea and refined the different areas I … Continue reading The Boulevard
20.09.2017 For this new year in college, my first project was to create a student space in the large and unused corridor of the Architecture Factory, in order to justify such a space. The narrow but long space had to include studying spaces, workshops and library as well as casual relax areas and a kitchenette. … Continue reading The Boulevard Concept
