Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is David Sheridan, I am 25 years of age and am currently studying architecture in

the Mackintosh School of Architecture, Glasgow. I am writing with regards to the possibility of

working in your office this year, to gain experience in a practice environment in between my

studies.

I have a degree in Architectural Technology from the Dublin Institute of Technology in which

I was awarded a 2.1 and I am currently in my third year of a Bachelor of Architecture degree at the

Glasgow School of Art. Previously I spent three months working for a well-known and award-wining

practice in Dublin and gained excellent experience as an assistant architect.

Once I receive my Part I qualification in June I wish to take a year in which to gain more

practical experience until I return to university at the beginning of September 2014 to begin my Part

II. I would be privileged to work in your practice to broaden my knowledge of the profession and

gain valuable working experience. I understand that due to the current economical climate there

may be little amount of work available, but I am open to any duration of employment as I believe it

is essential in my development as an architectural student.

I am a very hard-working and dedicated person, who thrives on the opportunity to be given a

challenge and do my upmost to complete it to the best of my ability. I enjoy working, and am rarely

phased or overwhelmed by large workloads. Similarly I am used to working to deadlines and always

ensure that I keep on top of my work from the beginning to ensure this. This is largely due to my

educational experience, as both in the degree I have completed and the degree I am currently

studying the workload is extremely high, and strict deadlines are regular and heavily enforced; but

also due to my professional experience where I worked on a number of projects at planning and

tender/construction stage.

I would appreciate if you could take the time to consider me as a potential addition to your

practice this year and I look forward to hearing from you.

Best Regards,

David Sheridan

(Please find attached a cv, reference and folio)

W a t e r

C u l z e a n N a t a lH y d r o t h e r a p y C e n t r e

e n v i r o n m e n t a l i s o m e t r i c

s i t e p l a n g f p l a n b a s e m e n t p l a n

p r i v a t e p o o l

r e l a x w i t h n a t u r e

l o n g s e c t i o n

s h o r t s e c t i o n

For the Water project I chose to design a hydrotherapy spa for pre and

post-natal women. The site is located on the grounds of Culzean Castle

in Ayrshire in Scotland, between a lake and the sea; in an area of dense

forest.

I want to create a sanctuary of health and well being for women who

are both going and have just gone through pregnancy; to provide phys-

ical and mental respite from the stress and strain of carrying a child. I

want the user to feel both isolated from the outside world yet immersed

in nature, for they are going through the most natural experience of

human life.

d e v e l o p m e n t m o d e l

S a l t

P e a c o c k S a l tC e n t r e

c o n c e p t d i a g r a m

s i t e p l a n

s i t e s e c t i o n

e x i s t i n g s i t e l o c a t i o n

The Salt project was situated in the coastal town of Saltcoats, 50km

south-west of Glasgow. The town owes its name to its history of salt

making using salt pans and cottages along its coast. The project

was ‘commissioned’ by Peacock Salt, a local company who have

the intention of producing artisan salt in the town of Saltcoats, using

blackthorn-branch filled Graduation Towers; a traditional European

method of salt production. The complex would also include a visi-

tor’s centre/museum, café and salt inhalation rooms. For this project

we were first to do a town study, and use this research to inform the

buiildings and how they react to the site in a way which benefits the

town. I developed the existing development plan for the town to

create a ‘cultural quarter’ in which the towers and complex would

be a focal point.

D w e l l - M a k e - S e l l

S c u l p t u r a lC r a f t C e n t r e

i n t e r i o r v i e w - b e d r o o m

e x t e r i o r v i e w

s i t e p l a n

s i t e s e c t i o n

e x i s t i n g s i t e l o c a t i o n

This project was located in the town of Inveraray, 100km north-

west of Glasgow. We were to design a residential and commercial

building which incorporates four dwellings and a workshop for a

sculptural artist. The site is located at the junction of the two main

routes through Inveraray, Main Street and The Avenue, at the south-

ern threshold of the old town. It’s location by the shore of Loch Fyne

also gives it tremendous views across the lake. I wanted to design

a building which had a strong heavy form, yet was permeable to

pedestrians passing through. I wanted it to be a sculptural piece

to enhance the southern entrance to the town. Its form is based on

both the work of Spanish sculptor Eduardo Chillida and the Scottish

Tower House so as to relate to its function and location. It is brick

construction with vertical circulation concealed within its large di-

aphragm walls. These deep walls enhance the heaviness of the

building from the inside.

c r o s s s e c t i o n

g f p l a nc o n c e p t

T e c h n o l o g y

D e s i g n i n D e t a i l

I have completed a degree in Architectural Technology from the Dublin Institute of Tech-

nology where I was awarded a second class honours (2.1). Here are several examples

of my work from this course but also some subsequent detailing I have done as part of my

B.Arch degree at the Mac.

g e n e r a l a r r a n g e m e n t s

e a v e s / g u t t e r d e t a i l

a u d i t o r i u m f l o o r /e x t e r n a l w a l l j u n c t i o n

w a l l s e c t i o n -c o n c r e t e s t r u c t u r e

r a i n s c r e e n c l a d d i n g