Creative Portfolio : Ashley Mayes

SSoA Employability

This online resource provides career ‘information’ and ‘inspiration’ to current and prospective architecture students at the University of Sheffield. The website features a diverse range of interviews with Sheffield School of Architecture alumni. These interviews provide insight into students’ experiences...

Build Your Own Library of Birmingham

Cut-out and build your own 1:600 scale Library of Birmingham. Designed by Dutch architects, Mecanoo, the library opened in 2013 to replace the 1970sʼ Brutalist Birmingham Central Library. The exterior of the building references Birminghamʼs Jewellery Quarter with a filigree...

Build Your Own Arts Tower

Cut-out and build your own 1:500 scale Arts Tower. A landmark of both the University of Sheffield and the city, the Arts Tower remains the tallest university building in the UK since its opening in 1966. It contains one of the...

Arts Töwer, Sheffield

A landmark of both the University of Sheffield and the skyline of the city in which it sits. Designed by Gollins, Melvin, Ward & Partners, the Arts Tower still remains the tallest university building in the UK since its opening...

Park Hill Flats, Sheffield

Park Hill, completed in 1961, is a radical housing scheme that attempted to invent a new and modern way of living. The estate, designed by architects Jack Lynn and Ivor Smith (under city architect John Lewis Womersley), attempted to bring...

University Campuses

A small hand drawn series, digitally coloured, of acclaimed university campuses in the United Kingdom.

Hereford Symphony Orchestra

A comprehensive website rebranding for the award-winning Hereford Symphony Orchestra. The website provides information for the public and orchestra members, including upcoming concerts and performances. New online ticket sales have been seamlessly integrated to the user experience. The visual appearance...

Architecture Portfolio

Designed and built to hold and showcase my undergraduate architecture portfolio. The case is fabricated from 15mm plywood with suede crafted hinges and features a stencilled laser cut front revealing the birch ply surface beneath. Read the feature here: Architizer...

Venice

This painting is part of a series of works based upon Venice’s architecture. Influenced by the work of Lisa Wright and Gerhard Richter, and inspired by a visit to Venice.

Contact Cards

Laser etched and cut from 1mm board, the cards feature a perforated-circular design. The holder is made up of glued laser cut layers and features a gap in the top right for easy pickup of a card. Each card takes...

Piano Stool

A bespoke adjustable piano stool with sheet music storage. The project was underpinned by initial research and consultations with the client. The stool features a cantilever design constructed from plywood and 3mm laser cut aluminium and finished with a tan...

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