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ADAM ROGGEROportfolio

ABOUT ME

NatioNality: australiaN

Place of Birth: caNBerra, act

Date of Birth: 10 July 1991

eDucatioN Graduated Bachelor of Environments at the University of Melbourne inDecember 2013 with major in Architecture. H2A (Distinction) average overall. H1 (High Distinction) average for studio work. Awarded Guaranteed Entry to the Melbourne School of Design with full Commonwealth support, commencing February 2015. Qualities Fast learner Highly adaptable Complete tasks to a high standard Work well independently and in a team environment Always ready to go the extra mile sKills Languages: English (fluent) Mandarin (basic conversational) Software: Sketchup Rhino Grasshopper AutoCAD Revit Adobe Suite

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Boathouse

theatre

gateway

laNterN

office

house

commeNts

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BOATHOUSE Inspired loosely by the works and principles of Mies van der Rohe, this design for a riverside boathouse functions not only as a space for boating enthusiasts to enjoy a day out along the tranquil bends of Victoria’s Yarra River, but also caters for casual visitors looking to relax along the waterside.

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The form of the boathouse flowed organically from the purpose of its internal spaces. The side of the building housing the overhanging restaurant and balcony is more formal, whereas the side housing the café and reception area is more laid back. This is reflected in the angles of the walls, which become increasingly tilted as they approach the informal end. The result is a striking and unique structural dynamic that illustrates and embodies the different spaces and purposes housed within.

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THEATrEThe challenge was to design a new theatre on the corner of Spencer and Bourke Street in Melbourne. The result is a direct response to the city’s history - in particular its “boom” style architecture, as well as its golden age of theatre - while presenting an unashamedly modern image. It is a fresh take on a celebrated 19th century building style.

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It has often been said that an architect should have the opportunity to influence every aspect of their projects. In this case - a new theatre in Melbourne’s historical heart - the design of the internal spaces and major decorative elements were also considered, including the arrangement and design of theatre seating, stage sets, curtains and other decorative pieces. The result demonstrates that an architect’s skills can be applied to more than just the creation of habitable space.

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GATEwAy An experiment in using parametric design principles to create an eye-catching sculptural piece for a Victorian highway, this arrangement of overlapping steel fins was the product of extensive experimentation using emerging software. The perforated fins are arranged around a fixed point or “threshold” along the road, the point at which a passing car crosses into a new municipality. Each fin is made of two identically cut panels that line up perfectly when viewed from this threshold point, and the pattern developed using software plugins such as ‘Grasshopper’ is intended to subtly invoke different imagery depending on the direction from which it is viewed.

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Using parametric algorithms, the angles at which each fin tilts became a factor of the distance each was set from the sculpture’s centre. The shape and arrangement of each panel echoed the patterns cut into the panel faces themselves. Site analysis was a large part of the design process. Angles of approach and sight-lines along all major roadways surrounding the sculpture, as well as from a significant nearby building, helped shape the final installation.

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Two models were made for the gateway installation. Both utilised laser and card-cutting fabrication methods. The full site model was used to demonstrate the approach and overall aesthetic of the installation, whereas the detail model was used to demonstrate the installation’s visual effects up close.

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LANTErN Another experiment in the use of new architectural software in the development of fabricatable, usable projects, this small LED lantern utilized ‘Rhino’ software, a variety of additional plugins, and card-cutting hardware to create a unique three dimensional form that can be assembled from paper. Loosely inspired by the cohesive properties of water, the aim was to create something not immediately recognisable at first glance.

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Taking the product through the stages of experimental form-finding, digitization, and fabrication demanded a disciplined approach to keeping track of the project’s many elements, including the development of a colour-code system for the various pieces to ensure a smooth progression between each stage, as well as a fabrication system to bring the lantern to life in a neat and seamless way.

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OffiCE Pre-conceived design concepts were given as a starting point from which to document a new office building in Carlton, Victoria. Approaches to realising these concepts were explored using ‘AutoCAD’ software. The project was done in compliance with the building code of australia, using standard documentation format.

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HOUSE This renovation of an existing house in melbourne’s outer suburbs is visualised using hand-drawn plans, sections and diagrams. Each step in the building process is explained in detail.

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COMMENTS Thank you for viewing my portfolio, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me, my details are on the back cover.

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