The document provides a design portfolio from 2012-2015 for Rev Watson, including educational background and work experience as well as selected projects in various roles showing experience in urban planning, sustainable design, parametric design, and architectural design for museums, schools, bars, and other building types. The portfolio highlights projects from educational programs at the University of Technology in Jamaica and Tsinghua University in China as well as professional experience in Jamaica.
3. Barbados Naval and Maritime Museum
Gonghua City
MOBILE Migrant Primary School
SELECTED PROJECTS 2012 - 2015
FCAA Biennale Competition VIII WINNER
URBAN + GREEN BUILDING - Thomas Herzog
DESIGN THESIS PROJECT- Li Xiaodong
Parametric Design Studio
Tianjin MEGABLOCK
Bench Workshop
Trident Main BAR
MArch- year 1- semester 1
BAAS- year 4- semester 2- final project
MArch- year 1- semester 2
MArch- year 2
MArch- year 1- semester 2
AVL Project 2013
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4. TIANJIN MEGABLOCK
Parametric Design Studio; Professor Xu Weiguo
Masters. year 01. semester 01
LOCATION: Tianjin, China
SITE AREA: 2 sq. km
Through the use of recursive geometry to inform the circulation,
program and form, this multi-functional megablock serves all the
necessary functions in a community. Commercial, educational and
residential facilities were combined to create a holistic and diverse
environment housing several activities for different demographics.
10. BENCH WORKSHOP
MAKING Design Studio; Professor Terrence Curry
Masters. year 01. semester 02. 2 WKS
REQUIREMENTS:
To create an object for sitting in the exhibition space of the new
architecture building at Tsinghua University. The seat had to fit within
a 90mm cube and act as a sculptural piece in the exhibition space.
Each student was given four sheets of birch plywood to make the
bench. A 3D model was to be generated to have the ply pieces cut
with a CNC machine and assembled by hand to make a solid form.
11. 6 no. 18 mm thk plywood
backrest fixed with wood glue
and minimal dowels. Sanded
separately and fastened to seat
3 no. 18 mm thk plywood seat
cut in 4 sections and fixed with
wood glue, dowels and screws.
Sanded separately and fastened
to base last
16 no. 18 mm thk plywood base
cut in 3 overlapping sections and
fixed with wood glue, dowels
and screws. Sanded separately.
12. TRIDENT MAIN BAR
Atelier Vidal Limited 2012
LOCATION: Portland, Jamaica
The Trident Main Bar was the first project I was assigned at
Atelier-Vidal Limited. As a crucial place in the Central Facili-
ty, the space had to leave an impression on the patrons.
The concept was based on a continuum of time and the
elements surrounding the area metaphorically and physi-
cally. The slats on the front face of the bar was an element
the architect wanted to incorporate for the finish as well as
a ‘cloud’. I then decided to have these elements continue
along the wall and then onto the ceiling to make it feel
more intimate and with the Prouve Light fixtures added, get
that cloud effect.
13. BAR FROM LIBRARY LOUNGE
WALL PANELS MOUNTED
WALL+ BAR PANELS MOUNTED
CLOUD FIXED TO RAFTERS
14. BARBADOS MARITIME MUSEUM
FCAA Biennale VII Competition Winner; Lecturer
Jacquianne Lawton
year 04. semester 02
LOCATION: Bridgetown, Barbados
The Barbados National Naval and Maritime Museum is
intended to integrate the constant movement on land and
sea in this area, with knowledge and education provided
by the museum. Educational and civic institutions surround
the site to the North and East, with an active Bus Terminus
to the South and the hub of the city to the West. As a
result, many pass through the site, and to facilitate this
nucleus of pedestrian activity, a courtyard and cafe were
added to act as a punctuation in the path and a meeting
place for the public. To create a stronger connection to the
water a ‘bridge’ was created along the Western boundary,
this would not only act as a connector to the North and
South streets but to the market across the river. This would
promote more commerce to the area, as well as a visual
connection to the public spaces increasing awareness and
interest.
15. Pedestrian movement to and from the
heart of the city to the Bus Terminus
via Queen’s Park, Constitution River
Rd and Constitution Rd.
The West wall acts as not only a
climatic but a structural element within
the building as steel members are
fastened to it.
Blue: service/ staff area; Green:
display space, Yellow: public spaces
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17. SOUTHERN VIEW OF CONSTITUTION RIVER FROM
EXTERNAL BRIDGE
WALL SECTION
INTERIOR VIEW OF TRAVELLING EXHIBIT SPACE
EAST ELEVATION
18. GONGHUA CITY
Urban + Green Building Design Studio; Professor
Thomas Herzog; Ass.: Martjin de Geus
year 01. semester 02. 8WKS+ 6WKS
LOCATION: Gonghua City, Beijing, China
SITE AREA: 4 sq. km
Bounded on three sides by the Huanghe River is the historical Gong-
hua City. The urban design phase of this project aims to address the
issue of flooding on the site while highlighting the historical relics of
the Ming Dynasty found on the site. The utilisation of water became
a critical construct to the planning and development of the city and its
buildings’ and is a pervading concept
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21. PUBLIC
GREEN
SPACE= 390,000 m2
FLOODABLE AREA= 489,000 m2
CAPACITY= 178,000 m3
WATER SQ
CAP= 2,670 m3
BUILT AREA= 884,100 m2
PRIVATE GREEN
= 350,100 m2
MAIN WATER WAYS
UNDERGROUND WATERWAYS
PEDESTRIAN- FRIENDLY ZONE
MAIN
PEDESTRIAN
BRIDGES
BUS ROUTE
TRANSPORTATIO
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HUB
PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN PATHS
SECONDARY PEDESTRIAN PATHS
TERTIARY VEHICLE ROUTE
SUBWAY
HIGHWAY
PRIMARY TRANSPORT ROUTE
SECONDARY VEHICLE ROUTE
INDUSTRY
OFFICE
MIXED USE
COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL
FAR= 2.7COVERAGE= 22.5%
FAR= 2.06 COVERAGE= 17%
FAR= 1.5 COVERAGE= 15%
FAR= 1.6 COVERAGE= 40%
FAR= 1.7 COVERAGE= 24%
FAR= 1.3 COVERAGE= 19%
FAR= 2.6 COVERAGE= 29%
FAR= 1.35 COVERAGE= 22.5%
FAR= 1.5 COVERAGE= 30%
FAR= 0.6 COVERAGE= 15%
FAR= 0.9 COVERAGE= 30%
FAR= 2.02 COVERAGE= 36%
FAR= 0.6 COVERAGE= 11%
FAR= 0.8 COVERAGE= 11%
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24. MOBILE MIGRANT SCHOOL
Design Thesis; Professor Li Xiaodong
year 02
LOCATION: Bajia Village, Haidian, Beijing
SITE AREA: 12,600 sq. m
To design an educational facility for migrant children in Bei-
jing that solves the civil society and government dilemmas
associated with overpopulation. Making the project ‘mobile’
would alleviate the issues of demolition thatexisting schools
face, while allowing for the continuation of students’ educa-
tion. The dimensions selected were based on the container
for ease of transport, while allowing for the transport of two
additional classrooms within a container
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31. 110mm cement board SIP Panel fastened to
127mm aluminium extruded channel. Fixed
above is rubber insulation.
110mm OSB SIP Panel fastened to 127mm
aluminium extruded channel, with underfloor
heating and finished with OSB
110mm cement board SIP Panel fastened to
127mm aluminium extruded channel. Fixed
above is rubber insulation.
Horizontal Slider Window System with 115mm
CHS fixed to top and 120mm C-channel fixed to
bottom
112mm (4.5”) OSB SIP Panel with 2mm
galvanised sheet for ease of cleaning and water
protection
76 mm thick corrugated decking with 110mm
RHS to slot in track
32. Atelier Vidal Limited, JA
Architectural Assistant (2012- 2013)
-Physical Model- Making, Presentation and Construction Drawings for Hotel,
Residential, Commercial and Office Buildings
OBJECTIVE
-To further the pursuit in an Architecture
Career adopting innovative, sustainable,
functional and responsible design
principles and practices.
-To engage in an open, holistic and diverse
working environment that promotes
growth and fosters multiple experiences in
building design and construction.
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies
University of Technology, Jamaica (2008-12)
-Second Class Honours
Master’s of Architecture
Tsinghua University, Beijing, CN (2013- 2015)
-July 2015 Graduation
Parametric Design, Urban Planning and Design, Tectonic Design, Green Building
Design, Final Thesis: Mobile Education Unit
Robin Baston and Associates, JA
Summer Architectural Assistant (May- August)
-Presentation, Schematic Drawings and Preliminary Working Drawings for Residential
Building
Cornerstone. Design Limited, JA
Summer Architectural Assistant (May- July)
-Design, Master Planning, Site Development and Presentation Drawings of Townhouse
Unit
FCAA Biennale Competition VII
Winner: Student Project Category
Global Village Chinese Language Program
Level HSK 3
REVA WATSONGraduate Architect
326 Pres. Weizman Ave., Petit Valley, Trinidad
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communication
CAD (vectorworks; autocad)
work ethic
adobe suite
leadership skills
cinema 4D, Rhino, Archicad
teamwork
physical model-making
hand drawing