Calvert Gardens
Calvert Gardens
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Development of 6 residential dwellings completed in 2014.
Compromising of 2 detached and 4 semi detached homes built of masonry construction.
Position:
Position:
Architectural Technician
Architectural Technician
Front Façade
About
About
The site was owned by a private developer, who sought his own planning consent. The site is located in an affluent area of the town, surrounded by Arts and Crafts style properties. The clients objective was to develop the site ensuring the new dwellings would be in keeping with the neighbouring style properties and deliver homes to a high standard of quality and luxury specification.
Attention to Detail on Finshes
Private Drive
Front Facade
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Responsible for the production of technical drawings for the project. Coordinating stages 3 & 4 of the RIBA plan of works, including redrawing hand drawn sketches into a digital format in Auto CAD. Providing precise graphical illustration of components, dimensions, measurements and materials to assist the production team in ordering correct materials and accurate dimensions to construction the site and buildings.
Planning Drawing
Technical Drawing
Technical Drawings Floor Plans
Technical Drawings Elevations
Tasks
Tasks
Interpretation hand drawn sketches into workable construction information.
Production of Floor Plans, Elevations and Sections drawings.
Written Construction Specification inline with the SAP (energy efficiency) reports and Planning Approved documents.
Producing the Technical Detail Drawings for construction arrangements, chimneys, front porches and dormer windows
Production of Bathroom Layouts setting out information specific for the chosen sanitary fittings and tiling.
Submission of Building Regulation Application's and progressed to successful decision.
Liaising with the structural and civil engineers to ensure all information coordinated.
Site inspections to ensure the properties were constructed as per the technical drawings.
Technical Detailed Drawings Chimney
Technical Drawings Sections
Photos During Construction
Site Plan
Front Facade
Porch
Rear
Garden
Kitchen
Bathroom
Open Plan Living
Breakfast Bar
Toilet Room
Living Room
Bedroom
Skills Gained
Skills Gained
Topic learnt: Taking hand drawn sketches and interpreting hand drawn sketches into workable technical drawings suitable for construction.
Management skills: Liaising with the originator of the sketches to ensure the technical drawings were a correct interpretation of the desired styles.
Enhancement: I gained a greater understanding for the Arts and Craft style of architecture, focusing on the attention to detailing and quality materials used can enhance the overall appearance of the property.
Example of original hand drawn sketches
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