KELTON BOYTER-GRANT

I create and develop innovative design solutions through technology, research, and minimalism to improve human experiences.

Architectural Designer and XR Developer
5+ years of experience
Master of Architecture

I design

Architectural Designer and XR Developer

5+ years of experience in industry and academia integrating design principles, computational design, BIM, and immersive technologies into architectural and pathology projects and workflows.

Through technology, research, and practise, I explore how design can meaningfully impact, shape, and improve the human experience. My approach is grounded in minimalism, where functional rigor intersects with aesthetic clarity to produce work that is both purposeful and refined. I challenge conventions through an iterative, and research-driven process which is informed by my lived experience. I continually seek innovative yet contextually appropriate solutions that remain fundamentally centered on people.

I believe in collaboration and collective benefit, which is why I co-host and organise the Brisbane Computational Design Group, give guest lectures and workshops at the University of Queensland, and present and participate in the Australian Institute of Architects' industry events.

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Designed & Developed by Kelton Boyter-Grant

BVN Architecture

Architectural Graduate

10 Months

As part of BVN's architectural team, my work focused on collaborating closely within small project teams to contribute on 3 large-scale projects within tight deadlines.

I utilised creative thinking alongside technological workflows to assist with a successful a competition entry, coordinate and document an 8 story commercial tower and improve design workflows by creating Grasshopper scripts and refining Revit pipelines.

See BVN's website here



Revit, Rhino3D, Grasshopper3D, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Hand Drawing, Physical Modeling, Laser Cutter, 3D Printing



UQ Digital Twin Thesis

Masters Thesis

1 Semester

My Architectural Masters thesis asked the question: "How can Digital Twins (DT) be used in the design process to improve design outcomes" I developed a case study of a small-scale experiential DT of The University of Queensland with BIM models, immersive VR visualisation, and historical room occupancy data.

The findings show that DT technology can be used during conceptual design and has the capacity to improve design outcomes with evidence-based designing.

The thesis can be read here.



Unreal Engine 5, Revit, Rhino3D, Grasshopper3D, Meta Quest 2 Headset, Point Cloud Scanner, Cloud Compare



The Diamond

University Project

1 Semester

The project brief was to develop a post-covid landmark office tower in Melbourne's CBD.
The design is driven by the the concept of cutting a diamond to create a jewel among the city skyline; "cutting" the traditional rectangle tower form.

A strong identity is created which improves thermal and user comfort. With a focus on health and operating with less, CLT construction is used, and the interior planning is streamlined with multi-purpose spaces and generous indoor planting.



Rhino3D, Grasshopper3D, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Hand Drawing, Physical Modeling, Laser Cutter, Vray



PhotoME

CS50 Final Assignment

3 Months

It is time consuming and tedious to manage photo metadata without large desktop programs like Adobe Lightroom.
I approached the problem by asking "What can be excluded?". Focusing on the essential features to create a clean and lightweight app that makes managing lots of metadata: quick, easy and enjoyable.

The result is a minimalistic, lightweight, and focused app that has an intuitive UI, intentional features, and code that aims to follow industry best practice.

Review the code and download the app from GitHub here.



Python, Claude AI



Robotic Tabletop

PhD Research Assistant

3 Months

The research explored if robotic woven carbon fibre (FRP) could be used as a novel construction method for large-scale planar forms
The research approach was driven from existing literature, rapid iteration of prototypes, material and fabrication experimentation, and collaboration with the PhD student and academic supervisor.

A 1:1 scale tabletop prototype was produced which measured 1800mm in diameter and 20mm in thickness; proving that this novel fabrication technique is viable. The tabletop was displayed in the 2023 Melbourne Design Week exhibition, and a conference paper was published and presented in the 2023 edition of Phygital Intelligence.

The conference paper can be read here.



Kuka Industrial Robot Arm, Rhino3D, Grasshopper3D, 3D Printing, CNC Machine, Laser Cutter, Illustrator, Power Tools