Oliver Broadbent
Architecture, 2022
My parents told me that when I was a baby the only thing that would settle me down was if I was taken outdoors. I would look around at the trees and listen to the sounds and calm down immediately. I have a strong connection to the environment and believe that the spaces we live in really affect our emotions. I was lucky to grow up with a Grandmother who was an artist so I explored arts and crafts from an early age. I am a creative, big picture thinker and have always enjoyed solving problems and making things with my hands. By the time I was in Senior School I gravitated towards design and studied both Architecture and Industrial Design. This led me to complete the Bachelor of Built Environment (Architecture) at University of Canberra this year. Over the last three years I have expanded my knowledge in all aspects of architecture and urban design. I have developed great skills in CAD using Rhino and really enjoyed 3D printing studio models. I am looking forward to the future and to expanding my skill set.
Selected Portfolio
Spatial Inflection - Architecture Studio 4
This project was an adaptive reuse of the former commonwealth bank building. This design reinvents the FCBB as an iconic cultural hub with enticing, experiential spaces. It opens up the site to maximise pedestrian linkages and sight lines to the Civic cultural precinct. The upper facade with its iconic fins and bays is retained for its strong verticality. The lower facade has been opened up to encourage public realm connectivity and the original granite columns create large portal entries at street level along both sides.
Laneway Loft - Architecture Studio 1
This project was about creating a small laneway loft with both a private living area and an area open to the public. I have designed a multi-level loft with compact, private living quarters, and an attached public gallery and workshop, suitable for a craftsman/artist. With front and back street access, the building is attached on one side with a solid wall and is open to a lane with a cafe on the other.
Solo House - Digital Design Techniques 1
A study of Solo House by Pezo Von Ellrichshausen.
Digital Cities - Digital Design Techniques 2
A study of Wall Street, New York