DESIGN PORTFOLIO ANDREA PIOTROWSKI
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BACH. OF ENVIRONMENTS -Â MAJOR ARCHITECTURE 3RD YEAR
INTRODUCTION Andrea Piotrowski, 20
Sherlock Holmes Mystery Theatre 3 T C P -Â 3 modules -Â THEATRE -Â CINEMA -Â PLAYHOUSE to be a celcration of theatre onto Spencer street frontage main transport hub. across from
My name is Andrea Piotrowski, and I am currently in my 3rd year at Melbourne University studying Bachelor of Environments, majoring in Architecture. This folio compromises of a series of selected projects which showcase and give insight into my passion for architecture. The works themselves, feature conecptual brainstorming and design development sketches, selected plans, sections and details, 3D views and renders, images of physical models, other renders, diagrams, sketches, contextual illustrations. Inspiration for me comes in looking into nature, the discorse created via Comuptational architecture, and the idea geneative form of physical models, and sketch prototypes. In the future, in order to broaden my architectural knowledge I wish to travel the world and study architecture through experiencing and emersing myself in international environments and selected built works by my favourite architects. My heart was always set or architecture as a child and I ove the years my love for it has grown. In the future I hope to have my own architectural practice, and create contemporary modern buildings in coastal locations.
City of Wyndham, Freeway architecture proposed structure. 3D printing, computational design process, modeular tectonic components, triangular component system
Proposal for a Discovery center located on Herring island, Architecture Design Studio Earth, Final model, DEVWUDW WULDQJOH IRUPV UHĂ HFWLQJ DERULJLQDO SULPLWLYH huts.
Studley Park Boathouse, Architecture Design Studio Water, mirroring the style/formal composition of Le Corbbusier, paying attention to volumetric form, elevation, views, etc.
AGGREGATION PROJECT TITLE: AGGREGATION -Â Wyndham city -Â freeway architecture YEAR LEVEL: 3 semester1 group project LQYROYHPHQW JHQHUDWLRQ RI JUDVVKRSSHU GHĂ€QLWLRQ renderings, prototype construction
With inspiration from Edward Burtynsky, and his photography of aggregation of rubbish dumps, such as the beauty of tires, metal offcuts and timber scraps, my group was exploring the notion of an aggregate structure, responding to the local issue of the dump in Wyndham. The form is depicted in the joining of singular components to generate a dynamic structure to be located in the green strip seperating the two WUDIĂ€F Ă RZV RQ WKH IUHHZD\ ORFDWHG LQ :\QGKDP
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A triangular element was generated with three possible alternatives to join to the next component, and all of these aggregates connect together to provide a sculptural form, which can grow over time (much like the discourse surrounding the dump encasulates). Elements are therefore modular and can be altered over time, when you add another component, it will change the look of the structure. Extensive time was spent exploring types of aggregation, and digitally UHÀQLQJ WKH FRPSRQHQW DQG WKH FRQQHFWLRQ WKURXJK PDVV SURWRW\SLQJ with plaster casting, digital printing cia laser cutter and 3D printer and PDQXDO PRGHO PDNLQJ SURFHGXUHV 7KH ÀQDO SURGXFW LV DQ HPERGLPHQW RI WKH GXPS QHDU :\GKDP UHà HFWLQJ WKH QDWXUH RI WKH JURZLQJ GXPS and the dynamic issues in which the community faces.
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TYPES OF AGGREGATION
FRACTAL PACKING
The second model looked at fractal aggregation and how fractal pieces interconnect. This prototype demonstrates how the hexagonal volumes are connected with smaller diamond-Â shaped forms which slotted into one another. This type of system is used by Aranda Lasch in small installation works.
SELF ORGANISING
EXPLICIT
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model prototypes from unfolded/ fabricated digital model
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Explicit aggregation was explored, taking the self-Âorganized skeletal forms from Case Study 2.0 to look at how they might connect by their end points. each form is standardized and is the same size and shape. A recursive script was introduced to construct the model in Grasshopper with the use of clusters.
Self-Âorganized elements looked into how the same module could be poured onto a surface/formwork in order to inform the type of overall geometry created. We began stacking and sprawling the elements, lining them up into rows to produce a range of interesting outcomes.
The snake-Âlike form, created from seperate aggregate elements shows the relationship between parts. Taking inspiration from the Ă€UVW SURWRW\SH GHDOLQJ ZLWK WKH MRLQLQJ DQG connecting of parts we began altering the overall form by changing the parameters, shape of the discs, etc.
THE ELEMENT, CONFIGURATION AND CONNECTION
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POSSIBLE CONFIGURATION ON SITE
EXPLICIT CONNECTION CLUSTERING
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rotation possibilities
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EXPLICIT CONNECTION TRACKING
rendering connections
site plan and proposal
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PROJECT TITLE: 3 T C P -Â 3 modules -Â THEATRE -Â CINEMA -Â PLAYHOUSE (sherlock holmes mystery theatre) YEAR LEVEL: 3 semester 2 individual project
Inspired by Russian constructivist works of Iakov Chernikhov, 3TCP explores the notions of form by addition and subtraction of shape. A celebration of theatre and a reinverntion of Chernikov, the building acts as a becon as a prominant icon on the corners of Bourke and Spencer VWUHHV DQG UHà HFWV WKH VXUURXQGLQJ HQYLURQPHQW LQ PDWHULDOLW\ YLD massing of metal panels and glass materials to the exterior of the theatre the structure is a beacon and celebrates the vibrant and bold nature of drama and the performing arts. Two giant voids are experienced cascading down into the heart of the theatre in the entry foyer whilst WKH SXUH PRGHUQ IRUP LV H[SUHVVHG LQ WKH EROG KRUL]RQWDO DQG YHUWLFDO ÀQV elements. The 500 seat theatre and black box theatres are located in the basement levels whilst the cinema and restaurant/rooftop bars are ORFDWHG RQ WKH JURXQG DQG ÀUVW à RRU KHQFH PD[LPLVLQJ YLHZV RYHU WKH street below and allowing for easy circulation of the spaces when the theatres are not being used.
selected 3D views and renders
inspiration - renders from Chernihkov
sketch design - main void concept
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RESTAURANT PODS FOR INFORMAL DINING STAIR TO ROOFTOP LEVEL - LANDINGS WITH SEATING AREAS
ROOFTOP PLAN SCALE 1:200
GROUND FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1:200
ENTRANCE AND THEATRES LARGE FOYER LOOKING DOWN INTO VOIDS. RIGHT - ACCESS TO BALCONY SEATING. LEFT - ACCESS TO CINEMA AND RESTAURANT
MAIN THEATRE FROM A VIEW DOWN THE VOID FROM THE MAIN STAIRCASE, INTO LARGEST FOYER FOR THE MAIN THEATRE. BAR SPACE AND STORAGE SPACE TO BACK OF HOUSE
FIRST FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1:200
BASEMENT 1 FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1:200
BLACKBOX FOYER AND BACKSTAGE THE LOWEST LEVEL HAS LARGE FOYER AND BAR AND VOID FEATURE. BACKSTAGE CIRCULATION IN CIRCLE, FLOW OF ACTORS.
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hand drawing, initial concept
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CORBUSIAN BOATHOUSE PROJECT TITLE: Studley Park Boathouse YEAR LEVEL: 2 semester 2 individual project
FORMAL  RULES  OF  LE  CORBUSIER Reminiscent  of  the  Le  Corbusier  Style,  the  new  Studley  Park  Boathouse  encapsulated  the  corbusian  idea  of  building  as  a  ‘machine  for  living’.  The  form  takes  inspiration  from  that  of  his  later  works,  such  as  Le  Centre  Le  Corbusier,  Sluiceway  of  Kembs-ÂNiffer,  as  well  as  still  incorporating  the  underlying  stylistic  elements  prominent  in  earlier  works  such  as  pilotis  in  Villa  Savoye. The  architecture  comprises  of  3  important  elements:  the  roof  structure  “brise-Âsoleilâ€?  (parasol  roof),  the  main  volume  madder  from  both  concrete  and  lightweight  VWHHO FDJH IUDPHZRUN ÂżQLVKHG ZLWK DWWDFKHG FRORXUHG enamelled  glass  panels,  and  also  the  ramp.
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north elevation
south elevation
west elevation
east elevation
roof plan
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basement plan
site plan
section b-b
DISCOVERY CENTER ‘HISTORICAL JOURNEY, SHELTER, AND ENVIRONMENT’ PROJECT TITLE: Studley Park Boathouse YEAR LEVEL: 2 semester 1
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CENTRE
3 COLONISATION EXHIBIT 4 RECONCILIATION SPACE 5 AMPHITHEATRE
EXISTING VEGETATION , ARE LARGE TREES FOUND ON SITE, KEPT AS NATURAL PARKLAND, EMPHASING CONNECTIONS TO ENVIRONMENT THROUGH VIEWS ONTO LANDSCAPE
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HERING ISLAND - PLAN WITH SITE LOCATION
GLASS WALL PROVIDES VIEWS ONTO RIVER AND RETAINED NATURAL LANDSCAPE
Materiality of the forms would be of slatted timber, and glass bi-fold doors and openings, blending into the surrounding natural environment.
SITE 12
UNDERGROUND COLONISATION SPACE, HIGHLIGHTING THE LAYERS OF HISTORY OF MELBOUNRE’S STTLEMENT THROUGH SOIL PROFILE AND FEATURE EXHIBITION
SITE 4
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CONNECTIONS VIA PATHWAYS, TAKING PEOPLE ON A JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORY AND THE SCULPTURAL ARCHITECTURE IDEAS OF SHADOWS AND SCULPURAL FIGURES ON LAND- SCAPE EXCAVATION OF SITE FOR AMPHITHEATRE AND AUDIENCE SEATING AREA, LOCATED IN OPEN SUNNY POSITION, STAGE STRUCTURE CASTS SHADOWS OVER AUDIENCE AND PERFORMANCE
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DISCOVERY CENTRE LOCATED ON HIGHEST POINT OF LAND, ON FLAT TERRAIN
SITE 7
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The structures take inspiration in form from the ‘mia mia’ shelters of the aboriginals, hence my deisgn intent was to abstract this notion and create interesting plays with the triangular form.
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The brief articulated the creation of a education center in the context of Herring Island. My site was toward to North-west corner of the island, and my initial idea was to create an open amphitheatre space which UHÀHFWHG LQZDUGV ZLWK WKH EXLOGLQJ VWUXFWXUHV DURXQG the perimeter of the site.
front elevation concept diagrams
section b-b
initial sketches - inspiration of traditional aboriginal shelters section c-c
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roof plan
OTHER PROJECTS PROJECT TITLE: BODYSPACE LIGHT
PROJECT TITLE: Maribyrnong Pavilion
YEAR LEVEL: 1 semester 1
YEAR LEVEL: 3 semester 2
individual project
individual project
MELT, Bodyspace light design, Virtual environments, fabricated 3D model depicting the melting and cooling of molten lava, exhibited in Federation Square as part of the Light in Winter festival
Pavilion and surrounding site plan -足 retaining walls, landscape architecture and recontouring of landscape