Bits and Bugs Bugs, insects and creepy crawlies have always intrigued me. Their leg articulation, systematic ways of living and somewhat startling characteristics have only drawn me closer; this small collection of insect-like outcomes display these attributes. Two of...
Green In Seasoned The material of choice for me is wood, responsibly sourcing it, I find it an interesting material to work with due to its durability, strength and aesthetic. The types of hardwood I favour are; Oak, Chestnut, Lime and Cherry. Fruit woods are better...
Vessels I create sculptural pieces for the interior space. Connecting contrasting materials together enables me to create different textures and visual effects. The statement pieces of glass vessels placed in bases finished with handmade stoppers enhance an interior...
The Coal - Newport Central Library The project direction was to draw up a fully functional concept for a new central library for Newport using all the knowledge gained over the past three years. The Library takes heavy inspiration from the coal industry that was...
Newport Library Project This project is based on the development of a vacant riverside site at Newport, South Wales. This project is to design a new public library for the city to replace the existing central library in John Frost Square. The main design of my...
Newport Public Library The shape of the Newport Public Library design was inspired by stacks of books, which explains its cantilever at different levels. The building is a steel and concrete structure with Cable bracing spanning between columns to help keep the...
Newport Library Modelling The modelling of the design went through three main stages: understanding the design model and its context within the site through the use of SketchUp software. In the second stage I was mainly working on creating the main two building masses...
Newport Library Design Proposal The concept behind the design was for a new modern library to be located near Fairis shopping centre in Newport. The building design consider river side building as well as using exterior glazing to maximise views around the site. As...
Newport Public Library This is a design proposal for a modern public library in the heart of Newport city. Not only has it been designed to serve its purpose as a one stop centre for news, Knowledge (both in print and digital), a community social Hub and a good cup of...
Newport Public Library I have designed a library for Newport which is located opposite the shopping centre by the River Usk the building has three floors which has a cafe within the ground floor.
Newport Public Library With reference to minimalist architecture, the proposed concept for a new public library located in Newport adjacent to the River Usk, has been designed with elements that strive to convey the message of simplicity. The basic geometric forms,...
Blaenavon Wharf Newport City Library Timber laminate design for frame and structure as well as the interior. Using glulam and cross laminated panels. Hexagonal facade with double glazing panels hosted within the wall with a cavity filled with aerogel granulate.
Newport Library The library is located in Newport near the riverfront. This steel frame structure is constructed with a traditional cavity wall from ground to first floor and a chameleon cladding from first to third floor. Umbra Sawtooth bricks were used to replicate...
Public Resource Centre, South Wales This is a design project for a new public library/resource centre in Newport, South Wales. The building responds to the industrial history of the site through its use of weathering steel rainscreen cladding and is influenced in...
The Hub' Library, Newport This design for the public library will sit well in the growing post-industrial city of Newport. It has high tech access to learning, a community focus and will assist in cultural tourism. It's a development by the riverside and will replace...