robert kelly graduate portfolio
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A selection of work for my Bachelor of Architecture degree at SAUL (School of Architecture, University of Limerick).TRANSCRIPT
Education
Skills
Interests
Referees
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Robert Kelly B. Arch
Proficient in Vectorworks, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Sketchup, Maxwell Render, hand sketching and modelmaking.
Important in developing my projects is a workflow between hand sketching and concept models to computer drawings and renders.
I am skilled in modelmaking using card, plaster, concrete, timber and metal.
I have a keen interest in rock climbing and mountaineering. During my third year at SAUL I was president of the University climbing club. This entailed assuming a leadership roll on many of the club trip, as well as ensuring the day to day running of the club and delegating tasks to other committe members.
During my final semester in UL I took an elective in photography through which I was able to develop skills in both the creative and technical aspects of photography. The course culminated in an exhibition in Limerick School of Art and Design.
2005-2011Bachelor of Architecture (Hons.)School of Architecture, University of Limerick.
8 Brookville Gardens, Clareview, Limerick.
Peter CarrollCourse Director, SAULA2 Architects, [email protected] 1 8727393
Graham PetrieThesis Mentor, SAUL.PAC Studio, [email protected] 1 453 0406
Thesis Project
The Burren: Developing An Embodied Understanding of A Place
Urban Infill
Thomas Street Cinemaand Market Place
Sub(urban) Identity
Caledonia Park Swimming Pool and Sports Facilities
Precedent and Study Models
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Early concept drawings and studies of limetone cracks and textures
Thesis Work Burren: Developing An Embodied Understanding of A Place
The Burren in north west Clare is famous country wide as a place of impeccable natural beauty. This has attracted large amounts of visitors to the area who engage in many activities, but unfortu-nately, the infrastructure of the region has yet to adapt to the new pressures being exerted by these activities. The program for my thesis, including beach facilities and overnight accommodation, is reaction to this lack of infrastructure.It is a means for one to have a richer experience of the landscape whilst limiting potential damage caused by an increased number of people. Through the application of different materials in particular ways, I have sought to enhance a person’s perceptions of different moments in this place, thereby increasing awareness of its particularities.
Shaded Contour Map of the Burren, Co. Clare
Long Section Through Accommodation Building showing Limestone Bedrock
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Site Plan showing buildings and walkway traversing the landscape
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Rooftop Perspective
7Section through Kitchen and common area.
South Facing Window Detail: Exposed Concrete used heat sinkNorth Facing Window Detail: Timber Lining
9Detail of rainwater storage tank
Thesis Process Models
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Urban_InfillThomas Street Cinema And Market Place
Section through cinema volumes and market plaza beneath
13Ground Floor Plan
Restaurant Plan
Cinema Plans
Cinema Volumes
Structural Spine Walls
Manipulated Ground Plane
Thomas Street Axonometric
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15Sectional Perspective of Market Place
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
SCALE 1:5000
At present the land is under used except at weekends.
By creating a diversity of uses, usage will become more bal-anced.
(Sub)Urban IdentityCaledonia Park Swimming Pool and Sports Facilities
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Precedent Studies and Models
Church of St Peter, Klippan; Sigurd Lewerentz
