ryan forde portfolio
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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