Architecture work experience 

I was given a brief to design a building for a particular site. First, we visited the location to take photos and measurements and look at it from above using Street View.

Next, I decided on the type of building to create and established a few key requirements. I wanted to design an art museum with a large open space featuring configurable walls that could be moved to suit any exhibition. To maximize natural light and make the interior visible when crossing the nearby bridge, I wanted it to have a large river-facing skylight along with floor-to-ceiling windows. I also wanted it to have doors at both ends, allowing entry from the riverside path and giving visitors direct access to sit by the water.

On the left, you can see a scaled drawing of a Lego battery box that I made on the first day.

After choosing my requirements, I began sketching potential designs for the building. I wanted it to blend seamlessly into the natural landscape, which meant keeping it to a single story and incorporating a grass roof. Drawing inspiration from Gloucester Services, I designed the roof with a gentle slope on both sides to help it merge with its surroundings.

Next, I created a scale plan of the building. Although I have unfortunately lost the original drawing, it is visible at the top of one of the construction photos. I built the final model using basswood, along with plastic sheets for the skylight and windows. I also tried to incorporate small details, such as using tracing paper to give the toilet window a frosted effect.