BA (Hons) Architecture

Kyle Brady

Biography

My name is Kyle, and I am an architecture student with a passion for historic buildings. I love the intricacies of the designs and the stories that they tell. Beyond my love for architecture, I also have a passion for skateboarding amongst other board sports. While some may see this as a trivial hobby, it has allowed me to see the built landscape in a way others may not.

Architecture was never something I intended to pursue. When I first started in foundation year, I had little to no artistic ability or understanding of architecture. However, my love for old buildings continued to grow, and I found myself drawn to the idea of designing spaces that could tell a story.

During my studies, I have taken the opportunity to study some of the most iconic buildings in the world. From the ancient ruins of Rome to the towering skyscrapers of New York, each structure has its own unique story to tell. As I continue to learn, I am constantly inspired by the ways in which architects have used design to convey meaning and emotion.

But it is not just the grandeur of these buildings that fascinates me. I am equally drawn to the small details that can be found in historic architecture. From the intricate carvings on a doorframe to the subtle variations in brickwork, each element tells a part of the building’s story.

Through my passion for skateboarding, I have also come to appreciate the importance of flow and movement in architecture. Whether it’s the curves of a half-pipe or the smooth transitions between rooms in a building, flow is essential to creating a space that feels both functional and comfortable.

I am excited to continue exploring the ways in which design can be used to tell a story. Whether it’s through the grandeur of a historic building or the subtle details of a modern design, I believe that architecture has the power to inspire, to move, and to tell a story that is uniquely its own.

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The Aerial View demonstrates Forge Fabrications at night, this is a particularly important time to the community of Newtown and is generally the worst time for crime. As the aerial illustrates the warm lighting of forge fabrications and its lures, while also again showing the thermal district heating and the routes it may take to the local community.

The environmental section shows the strategies implemented within the complex scheme, firstly demonstrating the offload of the sorted knives into the smelt, the smelt sits beneath loitering zones 1 and 2, and the heat is then regulated through the water flow of the LI-900 Tiles, specifically designed for rockets on re-entry they can conduct and disperse high temperatures at a rapid rate. The heat is also converted into thermal district heating carrying hot water to the local community.

Forge Fabrications Tour - This project was part of my final proposal for Newtown Birmingham, and it aims to contribute to the UN sustainable goals. The site serves as a safe and welcoming space for people to relax and hang out, while also providing a knife amnesty and reforge center. I hope you enjoy learning more about this exciting initiative!

Forge Fabrications - A Night-time Lure - Forge Fabrications at night, this is a particularly important time to the community of Newtown and is generally the worst time for crime.

Forge Fabrications - Section Through Forges - A section through both forges that interlink with loitering zones above

Forge Fabrications - A place of activity - The exterior view shows the blacksmiths hard at work while individuals can be seen both engaging with the experience and loitering around the ground floor

Forge Fabrications - A place of Warmth - This interior view shows loitering zone 2, an accessible zone for all individuals with a mesh floor and a mechanically ventilated roof.

Forge Fabrications - Its connection to Newtown -

UN Goal 16 - The Starting Point of Forge Fabrications -

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