Studio: Churchman Thornhill Finch
Date
- October 2021 - October 2023
My Contribution
- · Landscape Design Development
- · Conceptual Diagrams & Site Strategy
- · 2D & 3D Technical Drawing Production
- · 3D Modelling & Render Visualisation
- · VR Environment Assembly & Presentation
Tools used: Autocad, Sketchup, Lumion, Photoshop, InDesign, and VR workflows
Produced while employed at Churchman Thornhill Finch. Some content shown is collaborative. All rights remain with the firm.
Project Overview
Cardiff Central Quay is a large-scale mixed-use development in Cardiff, designed to regenerate a 6.5-hectare industrial site between Cardiff Railway Station and the River Taff. Once home to the S.A. Brain & Co Ltd brewery, the area is being reimagined as a vibrant district combining modern office towers, residential buildings, hotel accommodation, and a university campus.
The masterplan emphasizes an active public realm and ecological performance, integrating green infrastructure, vibrant streetscapes, and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). The project aims to balance Cardiff’s heritage with forward-thinking urban design.
My Role
I contributed to the project during RIBA Stages 2–4 while employed at Churchman Thornhill Finch, focusing on public realm and landscape development.
My responsibilities included:
· Developing landscape concepts and diagrams
· Producing accurate 2D drawings, detailed site plans, and technical detail drawings
· Delivering high-quality 3D models, renders, and VR presentations
· Assisting coordination across the design and engineering teams
RECLAIMING THE CITY THROUGH NATURE AND COMMUNITY