Other Work
As well as portfolio pieces for Design Studies, I have written an undergraduate dissertation, three essays for Cultural Studies and completed more technical work, examples of which can be found here.
Undergraduate Dissertation: Evaluating the Self-Constructed Temporary Architecture of the Developed Urban Environment
This dissertation explores the architectural and cultural significance of self-constructed, temporary architecture by comparing the urban allotment shed to the doocot and the children's den. This type of architecture, where the constructor of the space has no professional design training, is valuable to both the individual, who gets to express creative freedom without regulation, and the designer, who can discover intuitive design choices that haven’t been impacted by formal teaching.
It concludes by stating that embracing these spaces' diversity, resilience, and raw authenticity opens a gateway to a more inclusive, human approach to design and architecture.
Studentification VS Discrimination
My Third Year Cultural Studies narrative essay explores the topic of "Studentification", as I try to understand the perspective of those who feel that students are "taking over" their community. Meanwhile, I investigate if this opinion is actually a form of discrimination.
Mid-Project Fire Strategy Report
Halfway through the "Children Build this City" project, we were required to submit a Fire Strategy report document, covering evacuation routes and exits, fire spread and control issues, fire rating of walls, doors, floors and structures, fire alarms and emergency lighting, and fire service access.
Children Built This City Structural Assignment
In this document, I attempted to detail some more tricky sections of my design, such as the recessed balcony or the roof terrace. I found this extremely challenging, but I feel that it shows my ability to holistically consider all elements of an architectural proposition, including construction as well as design.
Religious Culture and the Community
This Second Year essay comparatively explores the Cathedral of Brasilia with All Saints Church (a small village church), and tries to understand the sense of community a sacred place creates. It then attempts to clarify why some religious buildings thrive, and others are turned to rubble.
