1. THIRD YEAR DESIGN PORTFOLIO
ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS BY S'PHAKEME VILAKAZI
“The strength of a good design lies in our ability to perceive the world with
both emotion and reason”, Peter Zumthor
2. Table of CONTENTS
CURRICULUM VITAE
PROJECT 1
Coastal Resource Monitoring and Control Centre
PROJECT 2
Ceasar Stone Competition 2016
PROJECT 3
The Motherwell Amelioration Theatre
PROJECT 4
Small house, Exploring cubism
PROJECT 5
Des Baker Competition 2016, Urban design
PROJECT 6
The Ice Imprint: Designing an Ice Rink
PROJECT 7
The Modern Eclipse: Retirement Centre
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3. NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
ID NUMBER
CONTACT DETAILS
HOME ADDRESS
S'phakeme Seneliso Vilakazi
28.04.1995
9504285451086
cell no: +27849670510
email: sphakemev@gmail.com
sphakemev@yahoo.com
s214146057@nmmu.ac.za
10 7th Avenue
Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth
Eastern Cape
South Africa
Curriculum Vitae
of
S'phakeme Vilakazi
Education
Employment
History
Skills
Languages
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
2014-2016 (expected graduation period)
Urban design workshop/July 2016
Architects Heading Workshop:
Piet Louw and Dave Dewar (South African Professional Consultants)
NMMU International Architectural Workshop 2016
Architect Heading Workshop:
Prof. Matias Imbern (Argentina)
NMMU International Architectural Workshop 2014
Architect Heading Workshop:
Raul Pantaleo (Italy)
Harrismith High School/Hoerskool Harrismith
2009-2013
Harrismith Primary School
2003-2008
Senior Council
Harrismith High School/Hoerskool Harrismith
2013
Representative Council of Learners
Harrismith Primary School
2008
TORING INGENEURS (ENGINEERS)
General labor
Steel Work (welding, cutting, forklift operating)
June-july 2012
November-December 2012
Revit
AutoCad
3Dsmax
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Lumion
Navisworks
Microsoft Word
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Basic
Zulu/Sotho
Native
Architectural Computer Usage 80%
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
2016
Civil Technology 80%
Floating Trophie and book prize
2013
Engineering, Graphics and Design 84%
Floating trophie and book prize
2013
Harrismith High School Football
Player of the year
2013
2nd place Bullys Fitness Football
Tournament
2014
Academic
Leadership
Positions
Academic
Achievements
Sports
Achievements
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4. Coastal Resource Monitoring
and Control Centre
Objectives
• The development of an ap-
propriate aesthetic for a building
having a specific dedicated function;
• The technical development of
appropriate spaces to accommodate
a range of different but related
activities;
• The investigation of a plan-
ning solution that brings together
the particular requirements of spe-
cialised activities;
• The three dimensional reso-
lution of a small but complex build-
ing;
• The design of a self-reliant
off the grid building;
• The investigation and incor-
poration of systems to facilitate
building in a particularly sensitive
natural environment.
Program
Sardinia Bay
Port elizabeth, Eastern Cape
South Africa
Site:
Project 1
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5. Response
ORDERED SPACE,
CIRCULATION AND MOVEMENT
THE PROCESS OF CREATING A
SYSTEMATIC AND ORDERED DESIGN
THAT PROVIDES AN INDUSTRIALLY
SOUND DESIGN. EASE OF ACCESS IN
MOVEMENT AREAS IN AND AROUND
THE BUILDING ENHANCE THE CIR-
CULATION.
The response to the site precedents
an approach in either an edge
based response or that which
counter-acts the edge. Finding the
advancement of view simultaneous
to experiance divides the activity of
the brief. A challenge of this
magnitude frees the brief and allows
for an extensive exploration of
tranquil vs. research based space.
The weather conditions of the site
will also prepare a building that
responds to those constraints and
using them as opportunity.
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8. Ceasar Stone Competition
Brief Organic Architecture is the chosen philosophy behind the brief. Design an organic structure where the architecture serves
the people and the land and the people serve the architecture. One must design a training centre, either a new structure or based on
an existing building. This hub must be a multifunctional facility providing an Education Centre, Farm extention offices, technical
laboratory, Commercial support centre and an Agricultural Bank. let the design be inspired by nature and be sustainable. the buildings
interior should mirror the beauty and complexity of nature
THE LAZARUS PROJECT: REVIVING THE AGRICULTURAL REALM IT'S A WRAP
This porject aims at nourishing the poverty existing in Africa. The proposal is to regenerate river water into
drinkable water for the facility, farming and using the resources to feed the students being taught in the facility
and market spaces to generate jobs and income for the facility and employees.
Site: Orange River
Augrabies, Northern Cape
South Africa
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9. Feeding Scheme
Education
centre
Farm Extention
offices and
Technical
laboratories
Market space
Farming
Nodes of Activity
Creating tranquil space
through natural
environment. open
facility, where natural
entities gentrify the
space.
Water provition in
facility through pro-
viding adeguate taps
throughout the facility
Recreational
activities such as
cycling, fishing and
swimming can be
achieved in this
facility. reading
spaces appear in
calm areas.
System Section
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10. The Motherwll Amelioration
Theatre
CREATING POSITIVITY IN
A COMMUNITY THROUGH
ARCHITECTURE
This project is to provide two theatre
spaces – 1.) a 500 seat theatre having a
proscenium stage, and 2.) an intimate 60
- 120 seat “cabaret” VENUE (not having a
proscenium stage) and 3.) A “modest” out-
door performance arena/theatre/amphi-
theatre – seating 50 – 150 people. So one
of the critical issues is to understand the
nature of the stage (and staging). Multi
purpose stage configurations are always a
compromise – often being good for nothing
– however some degree of flexibility might
need to be investigated.
Marking Criteria
Response to site
Structure - of large rooms, of high space,
and of considerable span
Planning
Spatial quality
Delight
Technological competence
Quality of Graphic Presentation
Site: Motherwell 4
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
South Africa
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11. Accommodation Schedule:
Accommodation to be provided:
Bookings - Box office
Security office
Administration (see vi)
Performers entry
Audience entry
Service entry
i) Entry
THE FOYER(s) and entry process and circulation system – for Cabaret
Venue, for Main Theatre, for Outdoor Theatre (Amphitheatre).
FOR EACH VENUE:
Male toilets
Female toilets
Disabled toilets
Auditorium lobbies
First aid room
Consider the following for both the 500 SEAT THEATRE and for the
60 - 120 SEAT CABARET VENUE and for Amphitheatre.
ii) Audience area
Seating (movable) for 60 - 120 people – cabaret theatre
Seating on the rake (permanent) for 500 people – main theatre
Amphitheatre - ? terraces ? low walls ?
Lighting control room(s)
Sound control room(s)
Electrical supply and distribution rooms
Emergency power source
Fire fighting considerations
iii) Stage
For Main Theatre: - a fixed Proscenium Stage with adequate wings,
rear spaces and safety curtain
(AND - SIGHT LINES ARE EVERYTHING IN THEATRE DESIGN)
FLIES – YOUR STAGE IS TO HAVE A FLY TOWER
Quick change areas/rooms
Loading area
Stage manager space
Properties store
Scene dock for scenery storage during production
Orchestra/Band pit - option to cover and
thus extend stage can be considered
For Cabaret Venue: - Flexible staging
For Outdoor performance: Flexible staging
iv) Backstage (Actor spaces)
Dressing rooms
Production office
Wardrobe room
Specialist make-up room
Performers’ assembly areas – Green Room - “In show business, the
green room is the space in a theatre, studio or similar venue which
accommodates performers not yet required on stage. The green room
functions as a waiting room and lounge for performers before and
after a performance, and during the show when they are not engaged
onstage.”
Electrical supply and distribution rooms
Emergency power source
Fire fighting considerations
v) Public facilities
Coffee Bar(s)
Drinks Bar(s)
Bar store(s)
Kitchenette and wash up(s)
Sweets and tea and coffee and cooldrinks
Male and Female cloakrooms
Staff lockers and sanitary facilities.
vi) Administration
Secretarial office
Theatre manager office
Stage manager office
Boardroom
Safe / safe room
General store
Cleaners’ equipment store
Maintenance workshop space
Maintenance equipment and material store
First floor plan
Second floor plan
Ground Floor Plan
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14. Small House on the Valley
Exploring cubism
Small House on the Valley
Exploring cubism
OBJECTIVES
• THE FAMILY AS GENERATOR.
• THE SITE AS GENERATOR
• THE HOUSE AS CONTAINER
• BY FREEHAND DRAWINGS AND CONCEPT
MODEL
• a VERY small but COMPLEX PROJECT.
THE PROJECT
A THREE BEDROOMED HOUSE – (absolute MAX 150m2 )
You must further investigate, formulate and decide
the spatial brief and all the consequent definitions,
meaning and interpretations.
SITE
Corner of Gorden Terrace and Annerly Terrace. The
Valley edge site off this road corner. An access
lane exists servicing the rear (valley side) bounda-
ries of the properties off Fort street. This alley
access must be retained.
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15. Small House on the Valley
Exploring cubism
Small House on the Valley
Exploring cubism
Ground Floor Plan
North Elevation
East Elevation
First Floor Plan
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17. DES Baker Competition 2016Design Multiple small interventions (urban objects), that are distributed
across multiple locations in a decentralised manner, and networked as
part of an urban statergy to address the problem identified. this
network may be digital or physical but must be identifiable conceptually.
the multitude may be identical to each other if this is the appropriate
solution for each site or may be unique objects which are specific to
each site.
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19. THE ICETHE ICE
IMPRINTIMPRINT
The Ice Rink Project
Required to design a com-
pletely new, from scratch, in-
door ICE SKATING and gaming
center. The client/developer,
supported by the department
of SPORTS AND RECREATION,
is ICE NIKE who are investing
in such centers all around the
country (just doing their little
bit towards sport, peace and
global happiness).
While the activity and sport
appeals especially to those
15 – 30 years old it is by no
means reserved to this group.
Many from older age brackets
and, of course, always from
both sexes, will participate.
Another very important aspect
to these facilities is that they
are popular for organized group
visits, in the corporate world
for team building programs as
well as for general recreation-
al staff outings, in a similar
vein, youth groups will organ-
ize outings and functions at
such venues as will there be
functions for even younger age
groups, eg. 8 – 14 year olds
for birthday parties etc.
Then there will also be the
more serious activity of organ-
ized and official sport de-
velopment no doubt going to
Provincial level. This for Ice
Hockey as well as the various
Ice related arts such as Figure
Skating, Dance and Theatre.
Often all great fun. Some-
times very serious and dedi-
cated.
Project 6
Site: Willow Road
Overbaakens, Port Elizabeth
Eastern Cape
South Africa
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Fast food
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Tuckshop
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storage
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Parts Store
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plaster
finish with
single coat suede
sheen finish paint
Concrete strip
foundation 1200x400
Face brick wall
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Aluminium window sill
External 200mm concrete floor on
DPC on 50mm sand bad on hardcore filling
90x90 steel beam
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galzing
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galzing
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finish with single coat
suede finish
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foundation 1200x400 Concrete strip
foundation 1200x400Edge thickening to
200mm raft foundation
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steel batterns and metal sheeting
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Raft foundation
560x1900
Raft foundation
NGL
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on rigid insulation on 500mm pipe run
Ice Rink
Retail space
Health Bar
Mezzanine area
Tile floor finish
Concrete floor finish
Ice floor finish
20mm Protective
Glass panel
Drain
Metal sheeting to engineers
specification
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Notes:
ALL WORK IS TO BE CARRIED OUT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE SABS 0400.
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING, READ
FIGURED DIMENSIONS ONLY. THE
CONTRACTOR IS TO VERIFY ALL LEVELS,
HEIGHTS, & DIMENSIONS ON SITE
AGAINST THE DRAWINGS BEFORE
PLACING ANY WORK IN HAND.
THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE
CORRECT SETTING OUT OF THE WORKS.
ANY DISCREPANCIES QUERIES OR
OMISSIONS ARE TO BE REPORTED TO
THE ARCHITECT OR THE PROJECT
MANAGERS, PRIOR TO PLACING
THE WORK IN HAND. THE QUALITY OF ALL
MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP, TO
COMPLY
WITH THE RELEVANT SABS CODE OF
PRACTICE. ALL STRUCTURAL STEEL OR
REINFORCED CONCRETE IS TO THE
ENGINEER'S DETAIL. ENGINEER MUST
INSPECT ALL REINFORCING PRIOR TO
CONCRETE BEING POURED.
REV DESCRIPTION DATEBY
STATUS:
Ice Rink
Modern rinks have a specific procedure for
preparing the surface. With the pipes cold, a
thin layer of water is sprayed on the sand
or concrete to seal and level it (or in the case
of concrete, to keep it from being marked).
This thin layer is painted white or pale blue
for better contrast; markings necessary for
hockey or curling are also placed, along with
logos or other decorations. Another thin
layer of water is sprayed on top of this.
All of the drilling, cutting, and welding
is done at the manufacturing site. The components
are then sent to the construction site to be
assembled. Besides the quick construction times,
these buildings are usually cheaper than normal
construction.The advantage of Steel Structure
Platform
Buildings as follows
1) Light Deadweight , large span ,great strength ,
2)Finished Quickly , fast construction ,
3) Anti-fire , anti-rust ,
4) Green building , enveronmental protection .
5) Easily Installation , save manpowe
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24. The Retirement CentreThe Retirement Centre
Project objectives
- The design of a large project with a complex
schedule of accommodation;
- The design of a project with a significant place
for living component;
- The investigation of the effect of complex and
changing lifestyle patterns on design solutions;
- The investigation of a mix of activities within a
single building:
- The investigation of an appropriate architectural
form in relation to program and context;
- Choice of an appropriate structural system,
appropriate materials, circulation strategies and
service systems for a multi-storied building
retirement facilities that provide for various types
of accommodation and include community facilities,
frail care, appropriate shopping and medical care.
Although accommodation in such facilities is expen-
sive, there is no shortage of people with the means
to afford it.
Designing buildings for the elderly requires special
insights from the architect. This group of people,
that consists of all those over sixty, (and is
growing significantly as a percentage of the overall
population) have generally reached the end of their
working lives and are entering the final phase of
their lives, which may end in the relatively close
future or may continue for another thirty years.
Certain things are certain. The elderly will get
slower and less active, they will be less adventur-
ous and as they get older be less keen to go out.
They will require less space although many are
not keen to get rid of their possessions. They will
get smaller and more bent, less able to use stairs
and do other things the young take for granted.
The elderly also feel the cold more and like to sit
in the sun.
Many will start to suffer from “old” illnesses such
as atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease,
cancer, arthritis, cataracts, osteoporosis, type 2
diabetes, hypertension and Alzheimer's disease.
They will also, especially as they get older, need to
be provided with suitable activities and entertain-
ment to keep them interested and active.
Most certain of all is the fact that they will die,
and most, especially as they get older, wish to die
at home, and not have to make a final journey to a
hospice or similar.
There is growing popularity for retirement com-
plexes that allow people to enter the complex when
they reach retirement, and not leave it until their
final departure from all things on this earth.
The following extract from the “Agingcare” website
sets out much of what this concept of senior
housing consists of.
“Continuing Care Retirement Communities explained”
The site of this particular buiding
neighbours that of the Ice Rink.
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26. In the areas that the tenants will
inhabit, breaks within the
corridors where green spaces
translate the nature of the
building and its materiality.
on the exterior facade an enclose
that serves as a privacy gradient
but aslso creates a break down
of the harsh sunrise.
The idea of the skin
is continous in
providing a roof
garden to cater for
the tenants interested
in planting vegetable,
and this luxury will
help as a method of
therapy
Settling in Inhabiting the space Loved ones able to share space Care given to the Frail
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27. Vertical circulation
around the space is
required,with an
efficient provision of resolving
juxtaposed spaces.
In this response is an
attempt to design an
externally rigid courtyard.
vertical movement is explored
as an idea to intergrate a
horizontal floating means of
circulation.
designing planes can
create a rigid system
of circulation and a
simplistic play with
the elevations produced
The orientation of each
plane will control a
movement system that is
relevant to the
organization of space.
Another approach to the site
would be that of
orientating the building
in response to the site
physically and
organically.Innovation in
green spaces which will
create an area of
tranquility and
experiance
Organic circulation can easily
organize the response to
views, light, green spaces,
topography and service
areas.
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