Portfolio by Albert Tom

Portfolio.

Architecture | Urban planning+design

By Albert Tom

Albert Tom

albert.tom@mail.polimi.it iamalberttom@gmail.com +39 3515378680

Language : English

Curriculum vitae

Education

Politecnico di Milano - Milan,Italy. Msc - Urban Planning and Policy Design (2021)

Anna University - CIET - TamilNadu,India

B.Arch - Bachelor of Architecture (2014 - 2019)

Work Experience

Studio Hartzema - Rotterdam, NL Internship (2023 - 2024)

Architecture - Urban design

Ipe Design Workshop - Kerala,India

Architect (2020 - 2021)

Architecture - Landscape - Urban design

Prasanna Desai Architects - Pune,India

Architect-Urban designer (2019 - 2020)

Urban design - Urban planning

Akbar Khan Architects- Kerala,India Internship (2017-2018)

Architecture - interior design - Planning

Freelance practice

6 executed projects

Architecture - Planning - Product design

Student Ambassador of Msc-UPPD Politecnico di Milano - Milan,Italy. (2022-2023)

Volunteer at FEED - Pune, India

Forum for Exchange and Excellence in Design (2019-2020)

Software Skills

AutoCad (5/5)

SketchUp (5/5)

Revit (3/5)

Adobe Photoshop (3/5)

Adobe illustrator (4/5)

Adobe inDesign (3/5)

Enscape (5/5)

Rhino (2/5)

Lumion (5/5)

QGis (2/5)

Awards and Recognition

Urban Design Competition - Winning team

IIA - Indian Institute of Architects (2021)

Urban Design Competition - Shortlisted team

Ente Kochi (2020)

Urban Design Competition - Winning team

Mumbai Street Lab (2019)

Panel Discussion - Winner

NASA - National Architecture Students Association

* Coimbatore - 2016

* Chennai - 2018

This is a compilation of my selected works over the years. From a pool of various types of projects, I have selected a few that would exhibit my enthusiasm and experience in urban planning/design, architecture and landscape design.

Content

Rozenlust Pavilion

Pavilion and Restoration of an old Stable in the heart of Rotterdam

Marbled Memories

Archive Museum for sculptures from Milan Cathedral

Greening Corso Sempione

Reconnecting People with Nature

Planning for Integrated Urban Connectivity and Architectural Expansion

Synergy: Rethinking Citta Studi

A Livable and climate positive transition of Citta Studi

Rozenlust Pavilion

Studio Hartzema|Internship|2023 Architecture

Pavilion and Restoration of an old stable in the heart of city of Rotterdam

Rotterdam-Netherlands

Project in Rotterdam is a visionary endeavor that seamlessly blends modern design with historical preservation. The centerpiece of the project is the Pavilion, an architectural masterpiece set to grace the garden in the heart of the city of Rotterdam. Adjacent to the Pavilion, the project includes the meticulous restoration of an old stable, transforming it into a charming space for a bar or cafe opening to the sarrounding garden. This revitalized space will preserve the historical character of the stable while providing new function to the building. The restoration effort aims to breathe new life into the structure, celebrating its heritage and providing a dynamic backdrop for the serene garden.

Role: Concept and Design development, 3D modelling, Renders, illustration of plans and sections, presentation .

Ground Floor

First Floor

Elevation - North

Section

Exploded View

Sectional view of pavilion and view of the stable

Copper fascade panels

Sky light

Wooden beams

Acquired industrial pillars

Delft blue tiles

Wooden staircase

OLVG: 2040

Studio Hartzema|Internship|2024 Architecture|Master Planning|Urban Design

Master Planning for Integrated Urban Connectivity and Architectural Expansion

Amsterdam-Netherlands

OLVG is Amsterdam’s top clinical training hospital locat-ed at two main locations, in the East on the Oosterpark and in the West on the Jan Tooropstraat. In order to re-new and innovate hospital care, the OLVGWest location will have to be transformed and expanded in the com-ing years. This also creates the opportunity to radically improve the functionality of the existing complex at this location and to better embed the future care environment in the urban environment, both functionally and spatially.

Role: Design development for the parking block, architectural drawings, illustrations, presentations,Renders, 3D Modelling.

Programmatic assignment

Several functions come together at Zorgkwartier-West. With the intended concentration on West, the integration of Reade, entrance building and the integration of strategic reserve approximately 196,800m2 GFA is realized.

Flexibility & Connection

Circulation Scheme

Visitor flow - Public Transport and Pedestrian

Visitor

PHASE 1

PHASE 2

PHASE 3

PHASE 4

PHASE 6

1.Inner Street

Main entrance at JanTooropstraat

Green plaza

View of Garden

2.The Plaza 3. Garden

4.Logistics Plaza 5.Lab Building 6.Ambulance post 7.SEH

8. South Pavillion 9. Canteen 10. Parking

View of the Garden

Marbled Memories

Milan International Architecture Week|Academic Work|2023 Architecture

Archive Museum for sculptures from Milan Cathedral

Milano

- Italy

The Duomo Sculpture Archive museum project is a captivating endeavor dedicated to preserving and celebrating the extraordinary legacy of sculptures adorning the Duomo di Milano. This visionary project is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the profound craftsmanship and workshops for restoration of sculptures once ornamented the fascade of Duomo di Milano. The design of spaces and building materials are chosen in a way that it pays tribute to the celebrated scuptures that it houses.

Role: Concept and Design development, 3D modelling, Renders, illustration of plans and sections, presentation .

The marble from Candoglia used for the construction of cathedral of Milan and sculptures is used as cladding for walls in the building, large panels of 3 meter height is used to narrate the volume of Milan’s biggest cathedral.

Concept Development

Conceptual Massing

Section through Archive Tower C

panel Detail

Steel bar reinforcement

Steel bar reinforcement

Concrete layer

Marble cladding

Fascade

Synergy: Rethinking

Citta Studi

3rd Semester|M.Sc UPPD|2022

Energy, Climate and Urban Planning

and

positive transition of Citta Studi

Citta Studi, Milan - Italy

Citta Studi is a historically developed district with majorly educational functions, heavily influenced by the presence of educational instittuions including Polimi and Unimi, the objective of this studio was to propose interventions addressing the needs of energy, climate and well being leading to the development of a master plan for the area. In the project the focus was on transformation of Citta studi into a more livable and energy-climate positive place through majorly nature based solutions. Attention was also given to green mobility and walking expereince hence working on multiple scales.

Group work.

Role: Analysis through comparison, Mapping,Concept and strategy development, design and development of master plan for the focus areas, detailing of the master plan, detailed design of focus areas, illustration of plans sections and views, architecture part of the project.

Climate and Energy

Mitigation

Environment

Improving

Livability

Improving

After intervention at Focus Areas

Via Celoria

Cascina Rosa Unimi Block

Via Ponzio

Via Ponzio

Unimi Block

Cascina Rosa

Sectional View of Cascina Rosa

Livability

Cascina Rosa houses a parking lot and degrading old building structures, sharing its edges to the street and botanical garden it has a great potential for transformation. Through the intervention the parking lot is converted into an open urban space, also preserving the old building structures and facelifting the cascina.

Transparent glass wall enabling visual permeability between open park of Casina Rosa and enclosed botanical garden

Adding to the aesthetics of the sarrounding

Mixity and diverse participation

Interactive open space

Preserving the ruins of the old wall to demark the edge of proposed community market .

Ecology

Solar paneled roofs for clean energy

Urban farming and market

Greening of more openspace

Adaptability

Adaptability interms of serving different function at different time and same space used for different function .

Single storey transparent cubicle buildings to serve as labs for students, enhancing the diversity of the place also solar panelled roofs providing clean energy. .

Raised pedestrian crossing making the park more accessible and restricting vehicle entry using bollards.

Built

environment

Converting empty

ing lot into flexible

up area New building for students, promoting flexibility and sustainability

Preservation of Cascina

park-

built

Linear pedestrian park at Via Ponzio

Top: Cascina Rosa

Bottom : Student housing in Unimi block

Greening Corso Sempione

Landscape and Public Space Design

Studio|Academic Work|2023

Landscape|Urban Design

Reconnecting People with Nature

Milano - Italy

The project encompasses the comprehensive redesign and revitalization of a previously highly car-oriented boulevard, utilizing innovative landscape architecture principles to integrate nature seamlessly into the urban fabric. By combining green spaces, pedestrian-friendly features, and a thoughtful blend of built and natural elements, the project strives to create a transformative environment that provides respite from the daily urban grind.

Role: (Group work) Concept and Design development, illustration of plans, sections, views and collages,Maquette, urban analysis, site analysis.

Corso Sempione -Proposal

Primary Activites

Segment 3 - Mixed Use

Segment 2 - Residential

Segment 1 -Commercial

2 - A Dynamic Boulevard

2 - New Landscape

Segment

Segment

Segment 2 - Material Palette

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