Ryan FordeArchitectural Technology Graduate

Architectural Portfolio 2016

Projects

Year 4 - Thesis - School of the Future No.01Post-Primary School achieving a BREEAM score of Very Good

Year 4 - Coolattin House & Stable Yard No.02Re-Use of a Protected Structure

Year 3 - Aquatic Centre Extension No.03Steel Frame & Concrete Construction

Year 3 - Killeshin Building, IT Carlow No.04Existing Building Refurbishment & Upgrade

Year 3 - Jewellery Store No.05Innovation Fit out

Year 2 - Apartment Building No.06Building accommodating 25 Apartments

Thesis – School Building of the Future No.012015 - 2016

Post-Primary School achieving a BREEAM score of Very Good

The Project involved;

Researching a building type of medium complexity incorporating specialist functions ,

Carrying out indepth applied research and analysis to develop informed and appropriate technical design

solutions for the various design contexts.

Utilising appropriate, well-informed construction and building service strategies in tandem, to provide a low-

energy facility employing sustainable materials and systems

Clearly setting out relevant information when preparing a Disability Access Certificate and Fire Safety

Certificate.

Developing a design methodology to ensure compliance with best practice Environmental Principles and

Regulations. Writing up Technical Reports to professional standards.

Realistic Render Image of the Main Entrance Plaza

Realistic Render Image of Typical ClassroomRealistic Render Image of Internal View of Terrace Floor

Realistic Render Image of ETFE Roof covering the Terrace Floor

Isometric Section of Building Zone BRealistic Render Image of Student Sit Down Area

Section through Classroom showing Ventilation and Daylighting Strategies Render Image showing Illuminance levels of Classroom

North Elevation of Proposed School Building

Isometric View of Site Plan

Realistic Render Image of Car Parking Facilities on-Site Realistic Render Image of the Main Entrance Plaza

Longitudinal Section though Building Zone B

Coolattin House & Stable Yard No.022015 - 2016Re-Use of a Protected Structure – Conservation Project

The Project involved;

Repair and Upgrade the Existing Stable yard belonging to Coolattin House in Shillelagh Co.

Wicklow. The Project involved a change of use. The Design incorporated the new installation of

offices, shops, apartments and workshops. Complying with the current building regulations and

legislation was required as well as complying with Conservation Principles.

Isometric View of Site Plan

Perspective Front Elevation of Stable Yard

Realistic Render Image of External Stairwell

Longitudinal Section through Stable Yard Isometric View of Proposed Stables

Proposed Perspective Courtyard Elevation Natural Ventilation Strategy

Isometric Wall Section Cut-Back

showing Proposed Wall Build-up

Aqautic Centre Extension No.032014-2015

Steel Frame & Concrete Construction

This project was an extension to an existing building located on the IT Carlow Campus

The project was to examine steel frame and concrete construction, basement construction and

medium rise construction. I also had to developed sustainable MEP and electrical solutions for a

medium scaled building and design the interior of the changing rooms basement, pool areas, etc.

Realistic Render Image of Pool

Realistic Render Image of Curtainwall Facade

Elevations of Aquatic Centre

Elevations of Aquatic Centre

Isometric Section of Aquatic Centre

Killeshin Building, IT Carlow No.042014 - 2015

Existing Building Refurbishment & Upgrade

The building we were given to survey and upgrade was a timber framed prefab on campus. My goal was to

upgrade the building to current regulations which included the thermal performance.

The building had to be surveyed to see what the existing build up was and note any services, deflects, etc.

I had to examine various solutions to upgrade the envelope and services and in doing this demonstrate it

visually between existing, demolished and proposed. I used external software, EcoTech, to measure the

difference in existing and proposed thermal performance

Proposed Window DetailUpgraded Isometric View

Demolished Isometric View

Jewellery Store No.052014 - 2015

Innovation Fit out & Joinery Design

For the innovation fit out I was given plans of an existing building, ground floor and basement and I was to

convert it into a jewellery store, the brief required me to design my own counter, display unit and wall shelving.

The brief required me to, achieve high quality finish in detailing of various materials, fixings and elements., to

examine interior various fit-out technology systems including raised access flooring and suspended ceilings

and using these to place services that would be hidden and also accessible. I also had to make the building

comply with building regulations which was the hardest factor as the floor area was small.

Stand-Alone Cabinet Section

Stand-Alone Cabinet Details

Partition Wall Junction Detail

Realistic Section

Realistic View of Jewellery Store

Realistic View of Jewellery Store