ADON BUCKLEY ADON BUCKLEY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PORTFOLIO

adonbuckley@gmail.com

ABOUT ME

Creating and developing creative directions for boutique hotels / cultural projects. Varying project base that often came from religious and/or spiritually driven design briefs.• I introduced HWCD to using BIM and have independently led projects exclusively in ArchiCAD 18. I also established BIM drafting standards for the office to follow.• Leading and participating in team competitions in a variety of hospitality projects from ski-resorts near North Korea to local boutique hotels.• Competently using advanced modelling techniques (Grasshopper + Rhino) coupled with manual drawing to refine design ideas.• During a company re-branding phase I in conjunction with the directors developed the new company logo and website and selected.• Short-listed for the 2014 WAF for a project as Senior Designer. “Leisure Led Development - Fahua Longshan Cultural Tourism Project” • Confidently and efficiently produced dual-language presentations (translator assisted) with an in-depth knowledge of typology and formatting in both print and digital media.• I have liaised with model / rendering / suppliers in China for ongoing project work, and am familiar with common work-practices.

I’m an Australian who has been living and working in Shanghai, China for over 3.5 years working on large-scale hotel and cultural projects. Prior to that I worked Perth, Australia working on bespoke education projects. It was only after extensive travels through Asia and Europe I have settled upon Shanghai. Being educated and practicing in Australia while also having spent years in China, I believe would be a uniquely appropriate fit to work in a global city like London.

After living and working in China I have developed an appreciation for some of the basic sensibilities on how to sensitively operate within Chinese business culture. I now endeavor to develop sino-western design cooperation because I believe we have only begun to see the potential of this cultural collaboration; for this reason I am committed to working on the global stage.Professionally my focus is to join an internationally reaching company and to further develop my project management skills. As a current Part II architect I am focused on achieving Part III qualification in the near future.

Technical / computer skills have always been my strong point. I have a comprehensive knowledge of many key software packages and overall excellent PC skills.

Additionally, I am a very competent photographer, which I have found highly-applicable and valuable skill as an architectural professional.

Master of Architecture Curtin University of Technology Perth, Australia 2009-2010 Thesis Topic: Adaptive roofscape usage to stimulate the broader urban environment Final year thesis marked with Distinction

Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science) Curtin University of Technology Perth, Australia 2006-2008

I was Born Perth, Western Australia 31st July 1988

Designing and documenting a variety of educational projects from $10,000 - $50 million (AUD) with full team cooperation. Working both in 2D and 3D environments competently and with expediency. • Independently created project design packages to gain funding and approval for large scale projects.• Negotiated with clients to troubleshoot site problems and find a beneficial solution. • Produced 3D BIM models in a rapid prototype environment for clients, aiding in client-architect communication.• Actively participating in professional development pertaining to new products and environmental strategies (Green Star). • Independently developed complex BIM models and outputting multimedia packages for client marketing.• Creating and editing complex working drawings both under advisement and independently.

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YANGZHOU HOTEL AND CULTURAL PRECINCT扬州文化区YANGZHOU, CHINAHWCD Architects [Under Construction]

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The Yangzhou Hotel and Cultural Precinct grows from an ancient traditional restored town hall, which now contains modern luxuries such as a cafe and a small bar lounge.

The new buildings in the adjacent courtyard are a dynamic collection of specialty stores with a restaurant as the focal point of the space, the area has been designed with collaboration and creativity in mind – from interactive exhibition spaces to outdoor cinema evenings – the design is truly multi-functional. The vision for this place is to be a place where artists and students could show their work in an open and casual way with lots of support professionals around.

The rear of the project is home to a boutique hotel that can be a destination for anyone who wishes to immerse themselves in the creative environment of the project, set in the heart of this ancient city the small but fully featured rooms will all be cutting edge with digital integration on every level of hotel service.

DIAGRAMFUNCTIONAL LAYOUT OF SITE

The Site itself is located within the unique “old town” the development there right now is limited to a handful of bespoke hotels and restaurants. The area is only accessible by foot, this is an authentic community of people living, which creates a dynamic atmosphere. Something seldom found in ‘main street’ hotels. Our goal was to introduce desirable modern functionality to this abandoned historical town hall. The new construction was intentionally made to contrast the modern construction with the ancient. Linking it with the original buildings by having common materials like the old-style grey brickwork.

My Role:• I have been the lead architect on the project from it’s

inception. The project has been deigned and documented in ArchiCAD for it’s entire lifespan. This full commitment to BIM has allowed me to control the smaller design details without being overwhelmed with updating the technical drawings manually.

• Managing interior design team in conjunction with the firms Directors.

• Producing presentation packages for promotion and government approval.

RENDER VIEW FROM INSIDE THE ON-SITE DESIGN STUDIO

SECTIONAL RENDER CUTTING THOUGH THE RESTAURANT - COURTYARD - THE MULTI PURPOSE ROOM ON THE RIGHT

RENDER CUSTOM CAFE FURNITURE

RENDER EXTERNAL VIEW OF THE RESTAURANT

YANGZHOU HOTEL AND CULTURAL PRECINCT扬州文化区YANGZHOU, CHINAHWCD Architects All Imagery Produced By Myself

COURTYARD PAVILION SKETCHREPRESENTATIVE OF THE VARIOUS FUNCTIONS AND HOW THE SPACE GIVES THE POTENTIAL FOR MIXING AND SHARING SPACE AND IDEAS.

Alongside the three traditional courtyard buildings we have a old school yard that we intend to turn into a small cultural precinct; combining arts, fashion, literature and cultural events like outdoor movie screenings.

These exiting buildings will have new life injected into them with the café providing a causal & transient environment to attract and introduce people to the rest of the site.

The project has been designed and documented in ArchiCAD for its entire lifespan. This full commitment to BIM has allowed me to control the smaller design details independently without being overwhelmed with updating the technical drawings manually.

TIANTAI FAHUA BUDDHISM MEDITATION HOTELMASTER PLANING龙山法华天台TIANTAI, ZHEJIANG, CHINAHWCD Architects [Under Construction]

Tiantai Longshan Fahua boutique hotel is located in Tiantai Mountain, Zhejiang Province, in eastern China. Tiantai is a place with a rich culture of Buddhism and Taoism dating back to ancient times. This has guided the design process. The Upper Lake is focused on bringing a touch of modern life to the wilderness with the boutique hotel while showing reverence towards the “Fahua Buddhist meditation“ traditions.

My Role:• Initial site analysis, camping and trekking the

mountains to find ideal building locations.• 3D modeling of the whole site and the design /

construction stages.• In-depth religious research into the sites

Buddhist significance. -----------------------------------------------------------------

The site is an important place in the origins of Buddhism in China. One of the seminal Chinese Buddhist texts was translated/written here in some on the natural caves and behind natural waterfalls. A branch of Buddhism bloomed here – one that spread across China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. The Sutra that forms the basis of the texts is called the Lotus Sutra. The concepts and iconography of the project would all stem from the ideas within the Lotus Sutra.

Spending many visits over many months traversing the landscape I started to link the GPS data with an ever-evolving program. This positioning and elevation data proved invaluable in organizing the seemingly overwhelming scope of the site.Awards:

• Shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2014

• I presented to the Jury in Singapore.

GPS LOGGINGMAPPED POINTS OF INTEREST IN 3D

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This projects goal is to be driven by a spiritualism rather than religious constructs. We wanted to encourage an engagement with nature, through meditation or simply through walking amongst this forest. Our vision is to utilise traditional materials and construction methods to create an honest texture to our built interventions.

TIANTAI FAHUA BUDDHISM MEDITATION HOTELARCHITECTURAL DESIGN龙山法华天台TIANTAI, ZHEJIANG, CHINAHWCD Architects [Under Construction]

BUILDING LAYOUTSMALL CLUSTERED COMPONENTS

OUTDOOR AREACOURTYARDS AND BALCONY SPACE

CIRCULATIONWALKWAYS AND BRIDGES

This project has been evolving since its inception in 2012, many of the developments stages are modular and located on different sites around the mountain.

Here I will show you the design process of the hotel massing from concept to final design. ----------------------------------------------------------------

As mentioned previously the Lotus plant was the key symbol of Tiantai Buddhism; it was from exploring the physical and incorporeal aspects of the plant I found the design of the lotus leaf to gain a sound base for the circulation and spatial hierarchy.Using this method the buildings are separated but all strongly connected, the paths and circulation have a logic that is easy to follow (as you get closer to the center/origin the path gets more prominent).

These negative spaces created between the spines of the leaf don’t have to be the actual shape of the buildings (although they should influence the stance and scale of the building).The first diagram shows how we could treat the spaces created like islands, where we can group similar buildings into clusters.The second diagram shows a different approach where we could form the building skin the resulting shapes, and then remove massing to create courtyards and frame vistas into the open spaces.

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MONEY STREET HOUSE SMALL RESIDENTIALFREMANTLE, PERTH, AUSTRALIAPersonal Project[Design Scheme only]

Small bespoke house on a subdivided block, this theoretical project was taken from concept through council approval and to the contract documentation stage. Utilising local materials as the foundation of the houses character gave this modern building a more homely feeling.

My Role:• Initial site analysis, exploring materiality and

council regulations.• Design exploration linking both the sites

heritage significance and local materiality.• Design development drawings and

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The ‘house’ for me is not much a place of refuge, but rather an environment to share and spend time with friends and family. In exploring this idea i have looked at what architectural mechanisms facilitate ‘assembly and sharing’.

In and social situation in the home, there are key parts of a house that encourage humans to gather. I have identified the ‘kitchen – BBQ area – outdoor area’ as main areas of activity for my lifestyle. I have culminated these areas around a flexible indoor/outdoor living space that is suitable for small and large gatherings.

An area like Fremantle has strong ties to its ‘material heritage’. I believed it important to draw on the local palette to instill a comfort and familiarity within the living areas. There is a limestone plinth that most of the private rooms sit upon; this acts as a visual and physical indicator that highlights the separation of the private and public spaces. As guests enter the house they are immersed in the tactile feeling of the

limestone plinth, both under their feet but also as the plinth is used for informal seating.Just as the height differences of the plinth highlight the different zones within the home; I have utilised the material scale and finish as a more subtle device for indicating the nature and scope of a particular areas function.

The main public area of the house is to be made from ‘large format pre-weathered travertine tiles’. This is reflective of the everyday use of the space, as well as the shared nature of the rooms. In the bedrooms and bathrooms I have implemented a finer grain limestone that is smoother and small in unit size. This was to reflect the private and quiet character of those spaces.It is well acknowledged that life experiences are more fulfilling when they are shared with others, this house embodies this philosophy.

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TRINITY RESIDENTIAL COLLEGEUNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIAPERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIAEdgar Idle Wade Architects [Under Construction]

Mixed use high-end student accommodation with shop frontage that allows for the bustling cafe-strip to be integrated in to the students recreation spaces whilst still allowing for residents’ privacy.This project was taken from client introduction meetings to full schematic design package that was used for funding approval.

My Role:• Creating presentation for

client and council approval.• Preliminary concept design

of the accommodation.• Lead designer on main

facade components, using 3D modeling and rendering to develop the concept.

• Determining the overall massing and material usage.

• North-South Exposure with central corridor. • Split-up the massing of the building.• Provide natural light to the center of the building.

• Rotate building quarters about the center.• Creating courtyard spaces on either side of the building.• Courtyard feels more enclosed from the street.• Allowing for the summer breeze to penetrate the building.

• Offset the southern wings of the building • Provides street presence to the ‘Cafe’” area.• Better sight lines for the south-west wing form the North of

the street.

• Remove one unit form the North-West Wing.• This setback is less imposing from the Street.• Highlights the ‘Cafe” area even more, making it

a prominent feature of the street.

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DESIGNING WITH EVOLVING TECHNOLOGY

From rapid prototyping to intricate volumes - I have worked with applying applicable design constraints to learn and develop the

program faster than is traditionally possible.

With digital manufacturing becoming standard industry practice, developing bespoke furniture that echoes the larger architectural concept has become an exciting reality. I have found this can be applied to highly functional aspects of a

design not just ornamental furniture.

Applying art and meaning to a part of the design that goes beyond ornamentation is a very exciting design challenge. I have developed highly customized patterns and forms to convey a much richer cohesiveness in all design elements.

With software opening new techniques in the design process, I’ve been keen in adapting new technologies into my work flow. Below are some examples of where my exploration has taken me. I believe the next

true jump in these design methodologies is to make them more intelligent; applying Building Information Modeling to the highly dynamic free-form modeling that can occur in Rhino + Grasshopper.

Architectural Applications Furniture Applications Architectural Detail refinement

BEIJING BAIHUA PARKART PAVILIONS PROJECT北京百花园艺术会馆项目BEIJING, CHINAHWCD Architects [Unbuilt]

The Beijing Baihua Park - Art Pavilions project is a large-scale private cultural destination for the Macalline Group. Situated just outside the center of Beijing this project was conceived as a congregation of culturally-iconic building styles. Representing 8 selected provinces of China, each pavilion endeavored to distill

the not only the architectural style but also incorporate other distinctive cultural aspects into the built design - for instance the Chinese operas vary greatly between provinces, this was one of many inspirations used in the design process.

My Role:• Initial site analysis in Beijing.• 3D modeling of the whole site and the

design.• Focused Development of the Shanxi

Province Pavilion.

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CONTACT METHANK YOU

Adon Buckley

adonbuckley@gmail.com