Ashley FordCV & Portfolio

BA (Hons) . Dip Arch . ARB

Profile

ARB registered young individual with an accomplished foundation in architecture. Fully qualified professional capacity built upon a rigorous breadth of successful experience. An ardent imagination for both conceptual and logical thought drives perpetual enthusiasm to deliver proficient and elegant solutions above and beyond expectation.

Featured WorkSt. John’s OrchardLong HouseFitness FirstSpotlight Youth CentreHeathlands Primary SchoolDownton Primary SchoolTrestles FootbridgeUtilised Landscapes

Other work & awards

St. John’s Orchardwith John Smart Architects

Radical transformation of an existing Victorian convent into 4 luxury townhouses. The project attempts to reinterpret the Victorian language into a more fluid contemporary language whilst still retaining the essence of the original architectural character. The narrative of each house unfolds as a series of cloistered spaces punctuated by a series of open floor plates and double height spaces. The project tests the potential of the office model to reassert the architect as ‘master craftsman’.

For more information search ‘St. John’s Orchard’ online.

1 Lower Ground Kitchen suite2 Staircase lobby3 Fumed oak screen detail4 Drawing Room5 Staircase detail6 Living room

All images by John Smart Architects

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Long Housewith Dan Brill Architects

RIBA South East Downland Award winner

Contemporary extension in contrast to a 1950’s detached dwelling on the outskirts of Winchester. An initial concept emerged to gut the existing house and extrude a single storey rectangular volume through the front and side of the house, projecting into the long rear garden. This timber clad form houses an entrance porch, four bedrooms to the rear, and a kitchen and diner adjacent to the living space set in the double height void of the existing house.

For more information search ‘Long House’ online

1 View from rear garden2 Living3 Corridor4 Extension detail5 Concept

All images by Dan Brill Architects

Fitness Firstwith Footprint Architects

Refurbishment of 40 existing sports clubs nationwide, including the overhaul and development of the company’s branding in conjunction with the works. This fresh corporate image manifested itself into each specific club through reactive design development and significant client and stakeholder engagement throughout. All clubs were successfully delivered on time through careful project management of key aspects of the works including; the street facing entrance elevations, reception and circulation, as well as specialist activity areas such as freestyle weights, spinning rooms and body and mind studios.

1 Bloomsbury, London, entrance2 Old Street, London, entrance3 Old Street, reception4 Queen’s Park, London, yoga suite5 Queen’s Park, yoga suite

All images by Footprint Architects

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Spotlight Youth Centrewith Astudio Architects

Appointed to deliver RIBA stage A-G information for a flagship £5million new build youth centre adjacent to Langdon Park School in Poplar as part of London Borough of Tower Hamlets’ BSF programme. The three-storey building features a full height performance space with impressive glazed roof at the centre, with music, drama and technological spaces around it. A cafe is situated at ground level facing the street elevation. The centre’s branding manifests over the building’s elevation as dots punched into the metal sheet surface, which is treated to give a reflective, dichroic appearance.

For more information search ‘Spotlight Youth Centre’ online.

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Heathlands Primarywith Footprint Architects

Refurbishment design of Heathlands Primary School, located at West Howe, Bournemouth. The existing accommodation included nursery, reception, children’s centre and primary classrooms with adjacent admin and staff rooms; all set out over a single-storey ground floor level. The existing school was refurbished externally with new windows and doors, and elevational enhancements. Internal refurbishment include re-modelling of the classroom wing and redecoration of the majority of the existing school to modernise the teaching spaces. Refurbishment of existing services included the heating and hot and cold water systems.

1 Classroom teaching wall elevation2 Classroom entrance detail3 Classroom corridor as existing4 Classroom corridor as post refurbishment5 Pupil WC cubicle fascia detail

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Downton Primarywith Footprint Architects

Phase 2 of an ongoing masterpan of works to improve and extend Downton CofE Primary School in Wiltshire. Following the inception and realisation of a new main entrance at the front of the school under the initial phase of works, this phase seeks to provide improved internal classroom spaces and additional flexible space in the form of an transitional external pavilion between classroom and playground. In filling the space immediately in front of a listed gabled facade the pavilion impacts lightly on its surroundings through its choice of translucent facade materials and large expanse of openable glazing.

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New stainless steel slot drain to sliding door and glazed door thresholds.

New external wall construction comprising: 500mm wide, 40mm thick polycarbonate translucent panels arranged vertically within aluminium framing channels, fixed back to structure. As Spec Ref : H32 / 120A

New PPC aluminium framed double glazed sliding door. 2-panel sliding and stacking arrangement, fully retractable behind polycarbonate section of wall. As Spec Ref : L20 / 520

New pitched rooflight construction comprising: 600mm wide, 25mm thick polycarbonate translucent panels within aluminium framing channels, laid at 6o pitch, fixed back to kerb upstand structure and intermediate purlins. Upstand to be lined internally and externally with PC panels and framing. PC panel colours TBC. All as Spec Ref : H32 / 120B

Existing external ground levels and asphalt finish to be regraded to provide level thresholds to, and falls away from, new extension.

Proposed channel gutter at base of polycarbonate roof, lined in single ply roofing membrane. As Spec Ref : J42 / 130

New external rubber play surface build-up to be laid over existing asphalting where suitable, incorporating several areas of differing colours. Provide base course over 1200 gauge DPM sheeting, over sand base layer. All as Spec Ref : Q22 / 185

PPC aluminium cappings to all polycarbonate wall and roof panel parapets, by PC panel manufacturer/installer. Colour to match PC panel channel.

Upstand to main elevation be lined internally with polycarbonate panels and framing. PC panel colours TBC. As Spec Ref : H32 / 120A

Dress 1200 gauge DPM sheeting over blockwork and seal to sliding door frame

Polycarbonate panel base channel fixed back to primary steel angle fixed to top of flange. Secondary steel angle fixed to primary angle to provide reveal lining. Form 5mm dia. drip routing to underside angle. Angles to be 80x40x6, galvanized.

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Trestles Footbridgewith Dan Brill Architects

International competition for a new pedestrian footbridge, San Onofre State Beach, California. Taking inspiration from the way in which driftwood lies gently upon the sand, the proposal introduces a dynamic and sculptural counterpoint to the existing landscape. Traversing the cliff ridge line, the asymmetric angular forms of the footbridge echo the profile of nearby mountains. Semi-finalist, honourable mention, and winner of the People’s Choice Award.

For more information search ‘Trestles Footbridge’ online.

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Utilised LandscapesUniversity of Portsmouth : Thesis

Culmination of preparitary study engaging the integration of architecture into the landscape. Part of an extensive region-wide schematic proposal for a fresh sustainable future for a traditional agricultural village in Provence. The proposal for a truely integrated community food chain was manifested through three buildings that each represented a key stage of sustainable food production. The design for a gin micro-distillery set within a ruined workshop celebrates the transfomation of harvested crops into a consumable product.

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Other work & awards

Jun 2009Exhibition. University of Portsmouth.Annual summer show exhibited comprehensive diploma thesis proposals to representatives from the RIBA, fellow alumni and the public.

Feb 2007Cabe design review. AWW architects.Presented mixed use proposals for regeneration of grade II listed Purifier building on Bristol harbour side to stringent review panel.

Jun 200610th Architecture Week. Bristol.Voluntary work in coordination with the Architecture Centre Bristol and local artists to launch architecture week.

Aug 2005Private commission. Southsea.Kitsch n D’or, a highly successful French fish restaurant in the heart of Southsea, Portsmouth sought to redevelop its layout. Through liaising with the client, a successful solution was elegantly and promptly presented to varying authorities and customers.

Jul 2005The Dibbon Award. University of Portsmouth.Awarded for demonstrating the best understanding of construction during the architecture degree course. The prize was judged on an integrated design and construction solution for a proposed glassworks project by the Head of Design at the school Sir Colin Standsfield-Smith.

1 Sukkah Tower competition with Dan Brill Architects2 Gloucestershire College with AWW, Bristol3 Patchwork House, Luanda with Pierre d’Avoine Architects4 Private house in a quarry with Dan Brill Architects 1 4

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Employment

Nov 2012 - PresentFootprint Architects, BournemouthArchitect. Award winning young contemporary practice with projects primarily across the education and residential sectors. Integral representative of the company, attending networking events and liaising with new clients. Office role directing a small team and cordinating delivery of services across all RIBA stages. Completed projects include Heathlands Primary School; the £1.5m refurbishment of an existing 2FE school and co-location of special needs unit. Professional engagement included client design advisor services for implementation of two modular buildings within the challenging site constraints.

Aug 2011 - Oct 2012John Smart Architects, London SE1Architect. RIBA Award winning architecture, development and construction outfit embracing a uniquely holistic synergy to the delivery of well considered and carefully crafted products. Completed projects include St. John’s Orchard, the refurbishment of a Victorian convent into four luxury townhouses. Acted as researcher, designer, and architect to design and test ideas, source and purchase materials, and produce efficient instructions necessary to orchestrate the successful completion of many key elements on site.

Jan 2011 - July 2011Astudio Architects, London SE1Architectural Assistant. Dynamic and expanding medium sized award-winning practice with £multi-million projects across the education, healthcare,

commercial, cultural and residential sectors. Member of design team working with multidisciplinary partners shortlisted for £80million PFI competition comprising four extensive custodial, office and administration facilities for Avon & Somerset Police. Delivered RIBA stage D-G information for the flagship £5million Spotlight youth centre in Poplar as part of London Borough of Tower Hamlets’ BSF programme.

Nov 2009 - Dec 2010Dan Brill Architects, WinchesterArchitectural Assistant. Appointment with young award-winning contemporary practice. Working as part of small practice team on small projects of varying disciplines. Projects included; Trestles Footbridge competition (shortlisted, and winner of People’s Choice Award), California and Solar Park South competition, Italy. Primarily involved with the RIBA award winning Long House project, an extensive house extension in Winchester for private clients, from RIBA stage C - H. (Subsequently involved with stages J-L as part of RIBA Part III Case Study).

Apr 2006 - Sep 2008AWW Architects, Bristol & PlymouthArchitectural Assistant. Appointment with multi-national practice. Worked as part of team on £multi-million projects in the residential, office, industrial, education, hotel and masterplan sectors. Also achieved success with various major competition entries including Sutton Harbour redevelopment, Plymouth (winning entry), and Weston-Super-Mare pier regeneration (shortlisted).

Qualifications

2011Bartlett School of ArchitectureUniversity College LondonARB / RIBA Part 3

2007 - 2009University of PortsmouthDiploma in Architecturewith distinction

2002 - 2005University of PortsmouthBA (hons) Architecture2:1

2000 - 2002Exmouth Community CollegeA level.Mathematics, physics, graphics: product design

1995 - 2000Exmouth Community CollegeGCSE level.9 grade A*-C

Capacity

ProfessionalExperience of all RIBA work stages across a breadth of sectors. Professional client communication and rigourous consultant coordination. Extensive knowledge and practice of construction specific processes, site management and direction. Selection, appointment and management of sub-contractors, including supply of information and materials, coordination with in house construction team, and inspection of / signing-off workmanship. Fervent conceptual thought alongside a developed awareness of practicalities and logistics of design process and project delivery. Clear communication and efficient visual representation ability.

GeneralCan work logically, numerically and scientifically effortlessly. Fully conversant with hand drafting, sketching and elegant model making. Effective team member. Always punctual, polite and smart.

Operating Systems & SoftwareConversant with both Apple Mac and Windows systems. Experienced with AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Microstation, Vectorworks, SketchUp, Podium Render, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, MS Office

Background

Beloved passion of cycling having competed in many national cross-country mountain bike events for a number of years. At under-18 level, have won the South of England Championships and the British Schoolboys Championships, as well as many national and regional series events. Former member of the Lottery funded World Class Potential Program for young athletes and participation in cycling fitness research at Loughborough University. General fitness; running, tennis. Sports and architecture photography, graphic design and visualisation.

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References

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