rory nichol landscape architecture portfolio 2013
DESCRIPTION
A portfolio of works demonstrating my skill sets in Landscape Architecture, from 2010-2013TRANSCRIPT
of contents
Introduction& Skillsets
MLAModules
CompetitionEntry
FurtherWork
SpecialProject
Year inPractice
3
2
11
10
8
6
4
TABLE
& skillsets 1990 - 20133INTRODUCTION
Timeline
About Me My Skills
DOB 1
4/02
/199
0
St. Mich
aels
High
Sch
ool:
2A*,
4 A, 5
B G
CSE.
My name is Rory Nichol and I am currrently studying MLA Landscape Architecture at the University of Sheffield, due to graduate in July 2013. I have previously completed a BSc in Landscape Architecture with Ecology. During 2011-12 I completed a 12 month contract with Colvin & Moggridge Landscape Architects in Gloucestershire, gaining valuable experience and workplace skills.
My interests include football, technology, cooking, photography and travel.My aim is to secure a job in landscape Architecture as soon as possible after graduating and get started with a career in the profession; a long term goal is to get a project I have contributed to published!
Runsh
aw C
olleg
e:
ABB A-le
vel.
Wor
k Exp
erien
ce:
Bolton
Cou
ncil L
.A D
pt.
Univ
ersit
y of
She
ffield
:
2.1
BSc Lan
dsca
pe
Archit
ectu
re w
ith E
colog
y.
Adobe Photoshop & image manipulation/creation, photomontage etc.
AutoCad & Vectorworks, technical drafting, construction detailing.
Adobe InDesign & document creation, layout, design.
SketchUp & E-On Vue, modelling, rendering & compositing.
Adobe Illustrator, graphic & vector creation, illustrations.
Report writing, drafting, layout.
Colvin
& M
oggr
idge
:
12 m
onth
s as
sista
nt
Lands
cape
Arc
hitec
t.
Univ
ersit
y of
She
ffield
:
MLA L
ands
cape
Archit
ectu
re.
1990 2006 2008 2008
30%20%20%10%10%10%
2011 2012 2013
“ ”a responsive heat, energy & resource core for London
CentralisedDocklandsDe ‘De-Centralised Docklands’ is the title of the ongoing special
project for my MLA studies. The project is taking a planning/design
route and the idea is to create a de-centralised resource hub in London
Docklands, removing utilities such as energy, heating & food production
from inefficient nationalised distribution chains and supplying them at
district and neighbourhood level, promoting social and environmental
sustainability through a public and engaging proposal.
Stage 1.1: A Conceptual Idea For London Docklands
(ongoing) 2012 - 2013
SPECIAL PROJECT 4
WTE/CHP Plant
Food Production
Sunlight
Community
solid waste
GBP £
GBP £
food
labour
heat heat
C02
power power
61.5 Units Lost to
Inef�ciencies & Heat Wastage
100Units Produced
Centralised Power Station Distribution Lines End Users
38.5Units Fed to
National Grid
35Units Supplied
22Units Actively
used
3.5 Units Lost to Distribution
13Units Lost to
Inef�cient End Use
Stage 1.2: Research & Understanding Stage 1.3: Survey & Analysis Stage 1.4: Strategic Interventions
(ongoing) 2012 - 2013
SPECIAL PROJECT 5
HeatDemand
Combined Heating & Power Plant
Combined Heating & Power
Conventional Methods
Boiler
Power Station
PowerDemand
Losses
165
205
100
160
160
65
100
40
2001
20.7%Population Increase in Greenwich, Newham & Tower Hamlets since 2001
2011London Average
Ethnic & Religious Diversity Indices( higher value = higher diversity )
Greenwich, Newham & Tower Hamlets
4.23
The project is currently at a brief writing, surveying & strategic
planning stage, a site selection model has been applied to
London Docklands and the site surveyed & analysed.
Strategic proposals have been applied to provide a sustainable
and functioning framework for the design stages and address
the numerous issues regarding a de-centralised infrastructure
proposal.
Next Up: Stage 2! Watch this space for future developments!
Experiential Mapping
Role Playing
LSC 5030: Urban Landscape Design Project
IS
oskewedcamera
1:100Isometric DrawingGroup 10AGranary Wharf
& =
Approaching the regeneration of waterside spaces in Leeds from the point of view of several conceived site users and stakeholders, using their issues and experiences to design the space in which they will inhabit.
33
www.jlwdesign.comEVERYBODY LOVES FREE STUFF!!
I’m Alfie, small business owner looking to invest in the area, if the site better catered to my needs I would be eager to start up here!
LSC 5030 2012 - 2013
MLA MODULES 6
responsivedesignoutput
LSC 5010 2012 - 2013
MLA MODULES 7
LSC 5010: Urban Planning Project
Producing strategic proposals for the Upper Don valley in Sheffield, creating a program of sporting activities for a sub site called Parkwood Springs and providing an operable planning and design framework to help realise the proposals.The module involved extensive survey and analysis of relevant policies, land uses census data etc, including desk based ArcGIS work & further strategic design refinement.
I completed a 12 month contract at Colvin & Moggridge for my year in practice, from Sep 2011 to Sep 2012.
I was tasked with various landscape processes, ranging from CAD & hand produced technical drawings, to masterplan renderings in photoshop & LVIA production.
It was a fantastic introduction to a professional Landscape Architecture practice, and due to the relatively small office size I learnt alot from working directly with directors and associates.
As my contract progressed I was given more responsibility and one of my last projects was to assemble the complete underground service information for a large estate, involving client & contractor meetings, site visits and CAD drafting. Different but interesting!
Colvin & Moggridge The trading name of Colvin & Moggridge Ltd
Registered in England & Wales No. 3758543
Registered office: Filkins, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3JQ
VAT No. 194 3119 59
A Registered Practice of the Landscape Institute.
Members of the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment.
Filkins, Lechlade
Gloucestershire GL7 3JQ
t +44 (0)1367 860225
www.colmog.co.uk
uniquely personal landscapes
ExperienceColvin & Moggridge
CAD technical drawings, masterplans & sections.
Masterplan, section & presentation renderings.
LVIA & planning document preperation & production.
Graphics & corporate stationeryproduction.
Visualisation , photomontage & modelling, design tasks.
40%20%20%10%10%
Colvin & Moggridge The trading name of Colvin & Moggridge Ltd
Registered in England & Wales No. 3758543
Registered office: Filkins, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3JQ
VAT No. 194 3119 59
A Registered Practice of the Landscape Institute.
Members of the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment.
Filkins, Lechlade
Gloucestershire GL7 3JQ
t +44 (0)1367 860225
www.colmog.co.uk
uniquely personal landscapes
practice 2011 - 2012
YEAR IN 8
Work Samples
practice 2011 - 2012
YEAR IN 9
COLGRIMS
GARAGE COURT
HM
HM
HM
2
3.5
RAD 5
6
7.4
6.2
1.2
4.6
4.6
3
2.6
LAWN
GARAGE
GARAGECOURT
DRIVE
WALLED GARDEN
1.21.2
3.35
3.35
3.52 3.51
3.513.52
3.33
3.29
3.39
3.42
3.48
3.40
3.09
3.28
3.43
3.57
3.59
3.46
3.07
2.87
3.06
2.84
.52
3
2.52.3
2
4
4.6
1.68
1.21
1.85
1.9
10
1.8
4.6
4.6
5.2
2.2
4.8
18
13.2
13.2
0.7
0.5
1
3.9
1.68
2.68
5.9
2.9
3.1
3.5
1
AXIS
AXIS
AXIS
AXIS
AXIS
AXIS
AXIS
AXIS
AXIS
AXIS
2.6
2.6
AXIS
FFL3.185
FFL3.185
FFL3.185
3.185
3.185
3.020
3.020
3.020
3.00
3.03
3.180
3.180
3.35
2.87
3.3
3.015
3.020
3.15
3.02
2.96
3.10
2.95
2.93
3.020
3.01
3.01
3.02
3.020
3.01
3.01
3.165
3.45
3.35
3.45
2.90
3.020
3.020
3.020
2.84
2.85
3.020
3.180
2.90
3.020
2.97
2.95
3.020
2.98
2.97
3.020
3.020
2.98
3.08 2.98
3.00
3.02
3.00
3.01
3.20
3.04
3.0203.01
3.020
2.97
3.020
3.012
3.012
3.02
3.015
3.33
3.01
3.40
2.98
3.020
2.98
3.020
2.95
3.020
3.002.95
2.97
2.96
2.92
3.00
3.020
2.98
2.95
3.020
3.020
2.89
2.913.020
3.179
3.181
3.185
2.95
3.50
2.87
2.92
2.90
3.190
3.180
3.180
3.176
3.190
1:25
1:50
1:60
2.93
GULLY
GULLY
3.01
2.97
1:60
3.01
3.01
3.165
3.35
GULLY
3.090
1:40
1:40
3.235
1:40
3.45
3.45
3.015
3.20
3.025
1:40
3.35
GULLY
1:50
1:40
1:40
GULLY
2.87
3.020
2.72
2.72
1:40
1:40
2.67
1:40
1:50
1:60
1:50
RAD 7.8
2.2
1.4
2.97
2.2
1.2
2 1.2
2.15
0.9
1.65
1.65
2.15
2.15
2.93
DRAW
ND
ATE
SCAL
E
DR
AW
ING
NO
.
Colgrims, Sandpit Lane, Sowley
Paving Levels Around Main House
1:100 @A1
JULY 2012
MI/RN
1247.39
CONSTRUCTIONISSU
ETI
TLE
JOB
Scale 0 1 2 3 4 5m
- Proposed Levels
2.87 - Existing Levels
1.2
2
- Areas of Paving
- Storm Drains & Manholes
N
KEY
1.21
2.92
3.00
1:40
- Foulwater & Manholes
10 - Dimensions (m)
DRAW
NDA
TESC
ALE
DR
AWIN
G N
O.
FARMINGTONLODGE
Stable Courtyard
1:100 @ A1
APR 2012
MI
1269.16
DISCUSSIONISSU
ETI
TLE
JOB
Stables
Flat
Clipped evergreen
Lawn
Stonesetts
Fastigate hornbeam orsmall cherries
Box hedge
Tulip tree
Stonesetts
Stonewall
Fountain in pool
Box hedge
Lawn
Stone edging
Gravel
Stone setts Gate
Lawn
Gate
Lane
FarmingtonLodge
Gate
White Rosa rugosa
Stepped terrace
Guestaccommodation
Stoneretainingwalls
Stoneretainingwall
Stoneflagpaving
Steps
Steps
Stoneflagpaving
Shed
Wal
led
Gar
den
North gate
10 m0
Colvin & Moggridge – Label Template
The Old House, 2 Wellesley Court Road Croyden, Surrey CR10 1LE t +44 (0)20 8688 9083 f +44 (0)20 8688 9083e [email protected] www.colmog.co.uk
DRAW
N
ISSU
ETI
TLE
JOB
DAT
E
DR
AWIN
G N
O.
SCA
LE
The Old House, 2 Wellesley Court Road Croyden, Surrey CR10 1LE
t +44 (0)20 8688 9083 f +44 (0)20 8688 9083e [email protected] www.colmog.co.uk
DRAW
NIS
SUE
JOB
TITL
ED
ATE
DR
AWIN
G N
O.
SCA
LE
London Office
Filkins, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3JQ t +44 (0)1367 860225 f +44 (0)1367 860564e [email protected] www.colmog.co.uk
DRAW
N
ISSU
ETI
TLE
JOB
DAT
E
DR
AWIN
G N
O.
SCA
LE
Filkins, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3JQ t +44 (0)1367 860225 f +44 (0)1367 860564
e [email protected] www.colmog.co.uk
DRAW
NIS
SUE
JOB
TITL
ED
ATE
DR
AWIN
G N
O.
SCA
LE
Filkins Office
Witcha HouseViewpoint Sheet - Visual Impact of the Proposals
PLANNING
NTS
NOV 2011
MI/RN
FIGURE 2.
Viewpoint 1 - From high ground on edge of woodland approx 100m from road boundary hedgeWitcha Farmbuildings
Road boundary
hedge
Witcha House
Proposedbuilding
Proposedlandscape framework
Viewpoint 1 - Existing
Viewpoint 1 - Proposed
The visual impact of the proposed outbuilding and landscape framework on the key landscape qualities and character of the landscape is very slight. The built structures appear massed on the valley floor, embedded in vegetation, and open views across rolling fields to ridge top woodlands remain una�ected by the proposal.
NOTES: Refer to FIGURE 1. for location of viewpoints.
London Green Infrastructure Ideas Competition
An open ideas competition run by the Garden Museum & the Landscape Institute to develop green infrastructure which engages
the public similar to the New York High Line. The entry required a 250 word statement & various visuals.
Bromley-By-Bow GasworksThe Bromley-by-Bow Gasworks are situated along the banks of the River Lea, East London, just south of the Olympic Park. Initially the site of the gunpowder rocket factory of William Congreve, providing the rockets fired by the British against the Americans in 1812. The use of Congreve rockets at the battle of Bladensburg led to the surrender of Washington DC, and the bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814 inspired a line in the Star Spangled Banner; ‘and the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air’.The gasholders were constructed in 1872-1878 and have since become grade II listed structures. Production was ceased in the 1960’s leaving 7 Victorian gasholders rich in history and interest. The industrial character of the site provides huge potential to revitalise the gasworks into a contemporary urban park.
The proposals involve opening and re-involving the site within the existing green infrastructure of East London, eventually extending to meet the Olympic park, presenting an interesting and un-orthodox public greenspace, defined by the historical commentary of the towering Victorian gasholders. The structures essentially subdivide the park into a series of semi-permeable spaces allowing the creation of a rich variety of experiences within.The largest gasholder, to the south, will feature an observation deck at the top, providing fantastic views over numerous London landmarks, including Canary Wharf, the Shard, the Olympic Park and the 02 Arena, celebrating the industrious history of the Lea Valley and providing a viewpoint to enjoy the future evolution of London.
“
”
entry 2012-2012
COMPETITION 10http://www.newlondonlandscape.org/project/236/Bromley-By-Bow-Gasworks