About Me
As a final year architecture student with a strong passion for design and sharing ideas which can evolve into honest built work for others. I enjoy working through projects from early concepts to detailed resolution while balancing my creativity with my technical clarity.
Throughout my studies I have developed skills in drawing, modelling and design communication and I am excited to continue gaining skills in the built environment and bringing these skills to a professional career in architecture.
Studio 3 Work
Investment oriented housing in Australia is a factor that has led to rental hardships, instability and social isolation. We realize that architecture is a significant element to deal with such challenges, whereby designers shape the aspect of sustainability, affordability and construction effects. This course is enabling me to acquire skills in data-driven budgeting and life-cycle assessment to facilitate a more sustainable future, which is relevant to the design of a small public overnight hiking cabin.
The concept drawings are also used to convey the ideas about the design and are created based on the conceptual possibilities of the design brief in a response to the particular site. Since sites are spatial, I examine the conceptual directions analysing the spaces quality of the site, and directly applied to the site, to influence and inform my design approach.
During the Developed Design phase, I proceed with my Schematic Design proposal and develop its construction technique and technical specifications. I have been focusing on solving factors that are connected to the construction, though with regard to budget, sustainability and energy efficiency to enhance the overall performance and viability of the design.
Developed design
The second review describes my design proposal with respect to its developed formal and technical concepts, such as design and system strategies, spatial and organisational concepts, and how it reacts to the site conditions suggested. This step shows a maturing scale of resolution of various scales.
Studio 4 Project
Prototyping
This is the last stage of my design proposal, as I introduce it in the final review, which is completely negotiated with the site conditions. This step shows a decided attitude on various levels, where my proposal is shown as being developed based on its original idea to its ultimate solution.
Fabrication
Studio 5 Project
Design Proposal
The thickness of the floors, walls and roofs will be represented correctly in plans and sections and the dimensions will be informed according to the material used. Wall openings will either be permanently open or represent an element that can be closed e.g. doors and windows. Door swings or basic threshold lines may be used to depict doorways based on what conveys the best message regarding the design intent.
Since they are not construction drawings, the main objective of schematic drawings is to communicate a broad spectrum of the population, who might not know architectural rules or read English. The drawings and model will thus attempt to be spatially correct, give an expression of knowledge about construction, and communicate the conceptual and theoretical conceptions behind the project, especially ones that criticize the topic of the public space in the city.
Cross Sections
Ground Plan
Rendering
Architectural Documentation
The drawings I will prepare will be similar to those typically produced for construction. They will follow standard architectural detailing conventions and include a clear and precise description of all materials, including real product names where required. The drawings will also provide a detailed explanation of construction methods, with reference to relevant manufacturer requirements, and will include appropriate notations, legends, and a title block to clearly explain the project.
Detailed Ground Plan
Detailed Section
Section Callouts
Studio 6 Project
Research Module
This assessment is intended to help me to create a conceptual framework and schematic design of an urban development. The initial semester of the semester involves me concentrating on the research of ideas concerning the political role of architecture. Due to this study, I create a schematic proposal of the assigned location, and I show how my research contributes and influences my design choices.
Final Design
This assessment is the final proposal of the project site considering the research program and design development followed throughout the semester. will be working as a member of a team and will offer our proposal along with the conceptual framework that was created during the last evaluation and its further development, as well as the urban and architectural solution of the design brief. My attention is paid to the perfecting of an assigned lot in the overall masterplan in more detail, taking the design to be diverse in terms of housing types fitting in the area and to be very responsive to the immediate surroundings, streetscapes, and environment.
Floor Plans
Model Photos
CV/Resume
Christian R Massaad
DOB: 23 December 2001
Mobile: 0411425499
Email: massaadchristian55@gmail.com
I, Christian Massaad, am currently seeking employment & have great interest in working with your company. I have previous experience in the Hospitality and Industrial industry with outstanding time management & ability to handle Issues appropriately. I always love learning & expanding new skill sets whilst also trying my hardest to complete any tasks required. I would love to have the opportunity to work at your Company & hope to hear back at your earliest convenience.
Personal Qualities/ Skills:
•I am diligent, punctual and work hard in a team environment &/or independently
• Strong communication skills
• Strengths in multitasking and prioritizing under pressure
•Committed as a team member to provide the highest level of service to customers
• Maintained cleanliness & professional appearance of the environment to the highest possible standards
• Experience and educated in CAD Software (year 11-12 Industrial technology / Design In Architecture)
Learn new skills at a quick pace & always willing to learn new abilities, Being able to work in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in:
Adobe Softwares, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign. ect
Revit
Sketchup
Autocad
Rendering Softwares, D5, Lumion, Twinmotion. ect
Employment History:
Coffs Harbour Fishermen's Co-operative - (02) 6652 2811 69 Marina Dr, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450
Employment Date: 2.8.2019 - 10/02/2021 (2 Years)
Job Description: Kitchen Cook and Stocking
Advanced Metal Industry [Work Experience] - (02) 6652 69554 183 Orlando St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Work Experience Date: 16.06.2018 (2 weeks)
Job Description: Fabrication
The Big Banana
(02) 6652 4355 351 pacific hwy Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Employment date: 17/02/2021 - (3+ years - current seasonal work)
Job Description: Park attendant, Pos experience
City Beach - Charlestown
(02) 4942 1057 Shop 2037/30 Pearson St, Charlestown NSW 2290
Employment date: 15/03/2023 - 18/11/2023 (8 Months)
Job Description: Retail assistant
Education:
2020 - Year 12 St John Paul College
2023 - Bachelor of Architecture (design), University of Newcastle
Achievements:
Certificate of Excellence in VET Work Placement Year 11 - 2019
Certificate of Achievement in Course in Industrial Technology - Metal and Engineering Year 12 - 2020
High School Certificate from 2015 February to September 2020
References:
1. Russell Lee (The Big Banana, Operations Manager)
Phone:0401 062 466
Address: 351 Pacific Hwy NSW 2450
Email: operations@bigbanana.com
2. Anna Lane (Fisherman’s Coop, Manager)
Phone:(02) 6652 2811
Address: 69 Marina Dr, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Email: office@coffsfishcoop.com.au
3. Beck Boyle (Architecture Tutor/Critique)
Phone: N/A
Address: University of Newcastle
Email: beck.boyle@newcastle.edu.au