alex skinner

portfolio selection 2012

becketwell.derbyA mixed use development within Derby City centre aimed at bringing more diverse culture and influence into a traditional British city. A project run from the context analysis of the site through to detailing interior design features.

initial considerations

The site research and context analysis was broken down into six initial site considerations.Including the increase need for pedestrian access and permeability across the site, and the considerations of new building heights due to the site alignment and ground levels.

EXTERIOR VISUAL - LEISURE VENUE

WEST ELEVATION

INDICATIVE SECTION

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

PROPOSED PLAN LAYOUTS

A temporary venue that introduces the combination of authentic Thai street markets and a traditional restaurant atmosphere.

central bar

RENDERED PLAN

ALTERNATIVE VISUAL AND BAR DETAIL

A temporary venue that introduces the combination of authentic Thai street markets and a traditional restaurant atmosphere.

tHai san roadA temporary venue that introduces the combination of authentic Thai street markets and a traditional restaurant atmosphere.

vimeo loungeA temporary pop-up space that is an extension upon the community created within the online video sharing website. A multiuse flexible space for video sharing, viewing and discussing.

an adaptable space

Day to evening have the potential to be different within the Vimeo lounge; the use of computers for uploading and watching videos or the space as a cinema for feature films.

bencH design.cHeapsideAs lead worked with 4 other stu-dents to enter a live design com-petition for a bench design in Cheapside, London.

FINAL DESIGN AND VISUALISATION

butlins wave HotelI worked within a small team to design the entire interior of the new Butlins Wave Hotel in Bognor Regis. Including reception, cafe, games room, corridors, bedrooms and apartments.

*Visuals produced by othersBEDROOM DESIGN AND PLANS

RENDERED GAMES ROOM PLAN

public HousesI have worked on several public house schemes from concept and design through to build stage.