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Ailsa Arabi

01.12.87

Crossford MillBeith RoadJohnstonePA10 2NS

Tel: 07515105351ailsa.arabi@gmail.com

Gryffe High School 1999-2005Edinburgh College of Art BArch(Hons) 2006-2011Edinburgh College of Art / ESALA PG Dip(Arch) 2011-2012

About Me

I am a confident and enthusiastic individual, with a great passion for architecture, research and design.I enjoy challenges; I thrive under pressure and always strive to achieve set goals. I am also an excellent team player with a flexible “can do” approach and pro-actively strive to learn new skills and contribute positively to the success of any business/team.I am interested in an architecture which is informed by research and urban context. Throughout my architectural education I have been interested in the social benefits which arise from good architecture, whether that be through function, place making or both.

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Adobe Creative Suite-Photoshop-InDesign-Illustrator-Acrobat

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Excellent verbal, written and drawn communication.Excellent model making skills.

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Balgreen Farm, Renfrewshire, Scotland - Renovation project

- This 500 year old stone built farm comprising steading accommodation and adjoining buildings for agricultural use, was purchased with a view to modernising it for residential use. It presented significant design and construction challenges because of its deteriorated state, the need to incorporate today’s building standards within its ancient structures and the change of use from small animal dwellings, to light, airy, open plan residential accommodation. I undertook initial site surveying and feasibility studies and produced supporting drawings for planning permission, and 3d renderings.

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Haymarket Station, Edinburgh - University of Edinburgh Professional Practice

- A collaborative project with students from the Built Environment School (Heriot Watt University). By being involved, I developed greater understanding and in depth knowledge of multi disciplines within the construction industry and the role and responsibilities which I, in the role of architect, would be expected to undertake.

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Contract Game - University of Edinburgh Professional Practice

- In this simulation game, I worked, as part of a group, through various scenarios which are common to the design and build of a project. The main aim of this exercise was to learn and experience the legalities of architecture, as all work had to be undertaken in accordance with the JCT Contract. As a result, I became au fait with the legal process and responsibilities of an architect during the construction and completion of a project.

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Alternative Therapies Mental Health Clinic -Budapest, Hungary The project completed during BArch(Hons) was located in Budapest, Hungary. Both brief and program were determined by research into the culture, history and urban planning of Hungary. The main objective for the program was to create a building which would benefit people with mental health issues living in Budapest. The current level of mental health care is minimal, with the closure of all mental institutes in 2007 and no planned facilities to replace the out dated soviet mental institutes. Budapest is rich in natural thermal springs, which have numerous health benefits. Combining spa treatments and various alternative therapies within the programme allowed for an interesting play on a variety of bespoke spaces.

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Outdoor Spa

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1 100/160mm steel RHS glass bearer around three sides of opening

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4 30mm thick glass, layered- 500mm wide

5 pool overflow channel and grating

6 sectional ss pool edge panels with A-frame supports

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Detail of individual spa:

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Masterplan + Catering/Hospitality College- Leith, Edinburgh

The project was based in Leith; a post- industrial town situated on the periphery of Edinburgh. Leith is an area which suffers from the lowest percentage areas of deprivation in terms of housing, living standards, health and education. It was these social aspects which helped inform the programme for the project. The masterplan consisted of the introduction of a public square, youth hostel, exhibition hall, indoor market/ commercial plaza (renovation of a disused viaduct), public walkway, allotments and a catering/hospitality college. The extended territory would allow for education standards to rise, quality independent shop units would boost the local economy and provide jobs, the allotments and public walkways would encourage and promote healthy living.

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View from square to commercial plaza and vocational college.

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Section through catering college, allotments, walkway and commercial plaza.