Hi, my name is Erica and I’m a third year Unitec student in a Bachelor of Architectural Studies. I’m a firm believer that the greatest strength an architect in today’s age has, is to be empathetic and understanding. With this, I’m hoping to work in social / humanitarian architecture in hopes of creating architecture which makes a change, and truely listens to those whose lives are being changed by our actions.
I’m currently looking for internships and would love the opportunity to get some real world experience; and understand the life of a women in architecture :)
I’m currently looking for internships and would love the opportunity to get some real world experience; and understand the life of a women in architecture :)
Looking For a Mentor
I’m looking for a mentor who is able to direct me into the social / humanitarian side of architecture. I’m not aware of many firms who work on these projects in New Zealand and would love to be guided to them.
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Verona Ave: Residential Home
Earthy tones with both rigid and organic forms bring together the multigenerational home, ‘Meola’. Its name stems from a culmination of forms that have left long lasting impacts within Mount Albert. This includes the Meola Creek which backs onto the property, and Meola Reef; a hidden gem near Mount Albert. The home takes on
many angular forms, representative of the columnar joints that are exposed at the reef at low tide. Meanwhile, organic forms flow around the building through footpaths guiding the occupants to their place of rest, paying homage to the creek. Materiality has been intentionally chosen to be seamless with its surroundings. Stone and brick
at the base resemble the earth, and timber cladding on the upper levels represent the flurry of bush beyond the property. This project embodies nature with both its turbulent and calming qualities; such as a family dynamic like this which involves the chaos of the household, yet the solitude of a place to call home.
many angular forms, representative of the columnar joints that are exposed at the reef at low tide. Meanwhile, organic forms flow around the building through footpaths guiding the occupants to their place of rest, paying homage to the creek. Materiality has been intentionally chosen to be seamless with its surroundings. Stone and brick
at the base resemble the earth, and timber cladding on the upper levels represent the flurry of bush beyond the property. This project embodies nature with both its turbulent and calming qualities; such as a family dynamic like this which involves the chaos of the household, yet the solitude of a place to call home.
Year of Completition
2024
Type
University Project
Role
Individual Project
The Emulate Lamp
The Emulate lamp focusses on its beauty as an art piece and a lamp. The blue stain glass captivates the
onlooker both in use while it radiates, and dormant when its blue hue projects and rests upon all it can
find. This project in 2019 played into the particular interest of reuse. Each piece of wood laminated together, are scraps which have been given another
life, contributing to the overall effect brought to the piece by its multi-materialed texture.
onlooker both in use while it radiates, and dormant when its blue hue projects and rests upon all it can
find. This project in 2019 played into the particular interest of reuse. Each piece of wood laminated together, are scraps which have been given another
life, contributing to the overall effect brought to the piece by its multi-materialed texture.
Year of Completition
2019
Type
Wood Working
Role
Individual Project
The Dip, Kingsland: Mixed-use Building
‘The Dip’ is a community mixed-use library, apartment, and gallery space, woven between the lively New North Road and bustling Kingsland train station. This scene is representative of both the old and new that sit within Kingsland. The dip at the top of the northern facade symbolizes pulling back what is old to reveal renewal and contemporary themes. The traditional
manifests physically using the arch form, reflective of a classic Kingsland style, stemming from Edwardian roots. The rebirth is portrayed as the vegetative balcony that sits atop, with three trees that bloom to life. This catches the passerby’s eye who is
eager to venture to the top. The discovery of a gallery with a glass opening in the sky creates a channel of light rippling through the space, embodying a welcoming sense of airiness and earthiness.
manifests physically using the arch form, reflective of a classic Kingsland style, stemming from Edwardian roots. The rebirth is portrayed as the vegetative balcony that sits atop, with three trees that bloom to life. This catches the passerby’s eye who is
eager to venture to the top. The discovery of a gallery with a glass opening in the sky creates a channel of light rippling through the space, embodying a welcoming sense of airiness and earthiness.
Year of Completition
2024
Type
Student Project
Role
Individual Project
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