Architectural watercolours & design projects
Thesis design project · Newcastle upon Tyne
Community arts hub nestled into woodland, reusing a neglected sandstone structure. The design draws from existing roofscapes and tree lines to create a staggered, angular, low-profile form that respects the natural context.
A quiet collection exploring place, craft, and memory in natural light.
Pencil studies and architectural drawings capturing place and form.
Thesis design project · Newcastle upon Tyne
Community arts hub nestled into woodland, reusing a neglected sandstone structure. The design draws from existing roofscapes and tree lines to create a staggered, angular, low-profile form that respects the natural context.
Concept development using Procreate and Adobe Creative Suite, architectural modeling in SketchUp and AutoCAD, with physical model making at 1:250 scale.
Arts & events space · Quayside regeneration
Transforms an historic salt factory into a contemporary arts venue. The design incorporates shipping containers as a nod to the site's naval heritage, creating flexible gallery and market spaces under a distinctive sawtooth roof.
I'm Shona, a watercolour artist with an architectural background. My work explores the relationship between people and place, capturing the subtle beauty of architecture through both watercolour and pencil. I specialise in architectural watercolours and personalised house portraits.
For enquiries or commissions: