Aleksei Ustinov
Work Experience
Graduation Projects
Portfolio 2024
Aleksei Ustinov
CV
06.07.1997
Citizenship: Russia
Location: Dubai, UAE
+971 50 305 7430
aleks.ust.arch@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/aleks-ust
Education
Master of Architecture
2020-22
Moscow Architectural Institute
Bachelor of Architecture
2015-20
Moscow Architectural Institute
Computer Skills
BIM
Revit (8 years of experience)
CAD
Rhinoceros + Grasshopper
SketchUp
AutoCAD
Visualization
3ds Max + V-Ray
Lumion
Adobe Suite
Photoshop
InDesign
Illustrator
Others
Figma
QGis
Microsoft Office
Soft Skills
Public speaking
Project management
Leadership & teamwork
Decision-making
Development of methodologies
Languages
Russian — Native
English — B2-C1
French — A2-B1
Work Experience
2022 - pr.
Vitime | Kazakhstan & Latvia
Retail Architect & Brand Designer
pharmacies | retail | exhibitions | branding | management
Mereal | Moscow (fully remote)
Lead Architectural Methodologist & Project Manager
premium real estate | management | methodologies & standards
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Apex Project Bureau | Moscow
Architect
residential complexes | development | BIM
heritage | joint project with David Chipperfield Architects
- 20
Archvagon | Moscow
Co-founder | Curator
urban design | workshops | exibitions | All-Russia expedition
AI Architects | Moscow
Junior Architect
urban design | heritage | joint project with CLAB Architettura
Competitions & Awards
Family stadium | Staydium 2.0 | org: UNI
Runner-Up
Beelding | Manhattan Wildscraper | org: Non Architecture
Shortlist
Asylum seekers centre El Tunel Legal
Nominee | org: Archiprix International 2021
1st prize | org: Archiprix Russia 2021
1st prize | org: Open City Fest
Runner Up | No Man’s Land | org: UNI
Sveta Nedelya Sq. (with AI Architects) | org: Sofia Municipality
2nd prize
Youth centre in Mamadysh | org: Hackathon «Goroda»
1st prize
Archvagon’s pavilion | Zodchestvo exhibition 2019
Food court in Vladimir | org: ADD Awards
Shortlist
Square in Veliky Novgorod | org: Hackathon «Goroda»
2nd prize
Mixed housing | Dwell | org: Arch Out Loud
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2023 2020
2019
2019
- 20
2021 2021 2020 - 21 2019 2019 2019 2018 2018 2018
Work Experience
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Sveta Nedelya Square
AI Architects
Zarechny Quarter
Apex Project Bureau
Khalitova 4
Apex Project Bureau
Mereal
Work Summary
Sveta Nedelya Square Urban Design International Competition
Company: AI Architects
Role: Junior Architect
2023
Sofia, Bulgaria
urban design competition 2nd prize
The most significant project of my AI Architects’ period was participation in an international competition for the reconstruction of the historical center of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. The reconstruction provided for the preservation of the cultural and spatial identity of the place, but at the same time, the square was to acquire new public functions aimed at year-round use. The AI Architects took 2nd prize, while the distinguished Fuksas Studio won the competition.
As a Junior Architect, I worked with the project graphics and the creation of analytical diagrams and maps. During this project, I improved my skills in site analysis using the QGIS application.
4 Sveta Nedelya Square
Sofia, Bulgaria
Green zones
Pedestrian and bike routes park boulevard pedestrian bike
5 Master Plan
Sveta Nedelya Square
6 Programme
Ruins Ruins
Cafe
Sveta Nedelya Cathedral
Sveta Petka Church
Tram Track
Laboratory
Souvenirs
VR Pavilion
Souvenirs Canopy
Orangery Ruins
Serdika Metro
Serdika Metro
Statue of Sveta Sofia
Serdika Metro Event Hall
Ruins
Souvenirs
Museum
Parking
Sveta Nedelya Square
7 Ruins Visual
Reconstruction
Tram Track
Sofia Metro
Sveta Nedelya Square
Zarechny Quarter Master Plan and Facade Concept Solutions
Company: Apex Project Bureau
Role: Architect
2021-2022
Moscow Region, Russia
During my two years working in the International Projects Department of the Apex Project Bureau, I took part in a variety of projects covering a wide range of typologies - from large residential complexes to the revitalization of cultural heritage sites.
Some of our projects have been developed jointly with leading foreign practices such as David Chipperfield Architects and SimpsonHaugh.
Among the projects of this period, I would like to highlight the project of the Zarechny Quarter residential complex. In this project, I had the opportunity to fully demonstrate my professional skills with the highest degree of independence. My participation covered the master plan concept, volumetric and facade concept solutions, and interior design for lobbies. The building has been under construction since 2022.
8 Zarechny Quarter
apex BIM master plan facade
9 Master Plan Height Social accessibility 300 m 300 m 500 m Roads Public area Greening Priority I III III IV IV V V VI I II II I Master Plan
Meshchersky Park Zarechny Quarter
Torgovayast.
Facade Concept
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Idea Close-up
Inner
Outer
Zarechny Quarter
Module
Model Vizualization
- Naked
- Adorned
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Outer Facade
Zarechny Quarter
Inner Facade
Khalitova 4 Design Development of the Residential Complex
Company: Apex Project Bureau
Role: Architect
2021-2022
Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia
The project of a comfort-class residential complex in Kazan was designed for the primary Russian developer. I participated in various design stages: Pre-Design, Schematic Design, and Design Development. Construction on the building began in 2023.
My responsibilities included site analysis, master plan concept, volumetric and facade solutions, apartment layouts, and detailed drawings.
It was crucial to ensure an exact percentage of apartments based on size and configuration and to meet the insolation requirements. To achieve these goals, I utilized corporate Dynamo and Grasshopper plugins for the calculations.
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apex
Khalitova 4
BIM residential design development
Technical and economic parameters
The client’s extensive brief and real estate market analysis significantly influenced the project. Economic feasibility and financial objectives became the foundation for decision-making.
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Master Plan
Functions
school kindergarten residential industrial
Zhurnalistovst.
Khalitovast.
administrative commercial educational offices
Khalitovast.
Site area 15,56 ha Dencity 11 700 m2/ha Gross floor area 227 000 m2 Net floor area 170 000 m2 Height limit 100 m Ground floor height 4,5 m Floor-to-floor height 2,9 m Parking spaces 2116 Kindergarten (3) capacity 700 School capacity 1500 Khalitova 4
Apartment mix
Insolation
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Apartments
Final layout
studio 1 bedroom 2 bedroom 3 bedroom 18% 46% 30% 6% < 60 min 90 min 120 min > 150 min Khalitova 4
Design Development
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Mereal Work Summary
Company: Mereal
Role: Lead Architectural Methodologist & Project Manager
2023
Moscow, Russia (fully remote)
management methodology premium real estate
In 2023, I was entrusted with the management of processes and projects in an architectural startup in the field of premium real estate
- Mereal. Founder - Filip Krsmanovic. The company’s innovation is a unique design and construction management methodology.
My responsibilities include:
• Description of processes and development of methodologies
• Continuous improvement of existing instructions and templates
• Participation in the creation of an online educational platform
• Implementation of methodologies in practice in working teams
• Participation in the development of the company
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Methodology & Educational Platform
As a lead of production and methodology, I developed the Mereal Architectural Standards (MAST) and implemented it within teams. I also noted effective practices in working teams and spread them throughout the company. The Mereal method is new to the market of architectural and construction services. Therefore, before starting work, each candidate is trained on the Mereal educational platform. The main content of this platform is MAST.
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Mereal
Project Management
Process timeline
Starting from the proposal stage, the architectural team determines the timeline of the designing and building processes along with the project’s financing schedule.
Cost estimate
The main budgeting principle is decomposition, dividing budget into more detailed expenses. The cost estimating process begins in the first week of design, ensuring that the budget is effectively managed.
The result
Architectural solutions are verified for budget and schedule adherence, ensuring accurate visualizations for the client.
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32 BUDGET 105,4 mln ₽ 33% 19% 10% 8% 8% 7% 7% 5% 4% Mereal
Graduation Projects
Hybrid Stadium Master’s Project
El Tunel Legal Bachelor’s Project
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Hybrid Stadium: Integration of additional functions into large sports facilities
Scientific advisor: Valery Grubov
2022
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
master competition runner up
Sports architecture has always been my greatest passion. I devoted my master’s thesis to the study of stadiums.
The stadium has always been the most iconic building in the city. Multifunctionality and hybridity are becoming a paramount issue for modern stadiums. The concept is to create a contextual hybrid stadium which, thanks to a large number of additional features, would be interesting not only for fans but for local residents and tourists.
Competition: Runner Up | Staydium 2.0 | org: UNI
Publications:
«Competitive, research and futurological projects of hybrid stadiums», MArchI Theses, 2022, ISBN: 978-5-907303-30-0
«Principles for the inclusion of large sports buildings in the urban environment», MArchI Theses, 2021, ISBN 978-5-907303-13-3
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Concept & Master Plan
Be attractive for everyone Pay
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attention to
surroundings
stadiums
has big potential
sustainable design. The stadium must pay attention to their surroundings. Adding new functions make it useful not only for fans. The roof of the stadium should be used more efficiently. Raccoon River RaccoonRiverBridge W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy PlayHub 4. Main playground 5. Baby playground 6. Inclusive playground 7. Quiet play area River activities 1. Riverside platform 2. Amphitheater 3. Stage 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 14 12 13 11 3 Electric post SportsHub 8. Multipurpose sports grounds 9. Little League baseball field 10. Stands on parking roof 11. Bike path 13. Lake recreation area 12. Automated parking 3500 cars 14. Underground parking 1500 cars
the
Most
of the past do not consider the context. It is impossible to build stadiums only for sports events. Stadiums
in
Master Plan Site Plan Go green Industrial zone River City Forest Context Hybrid Stadium
1.
22 Field Exploited roof Players area Security area Restaurant Shopping centre Parking, 1500 cars Media Food courts Offices Loading & storage Sports centre VIP entrance VIP skyboxes Amphitheater Apartments Museum Programme
Restaurant
Food court
Table tennis area
Table soccer area
Gym
Squash
Martial arts hall 1. Apartments 2. Museum 3. Shopping center 4. VIP skyboxes 5. Fitness center Hybrid Stadium
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Future development
The basis of the stadium is a football field 68x105m and stands for 30,000 spectators.
Due to new functions, the stadium becomes interesting for different users, especially families.
The stadium follows the principles of green design and becomes a self-sustaining ecosystem.
The stadium is connected to the city by modern transport, such as Hyperloop.
The stadium is decommissioned. The central space becomes a botanical garden.
Spaces for holding e-sports competitions are located along the perimeter of the field.
Any event can be viewed in the arena in the form of a holographic projection.
Spectator seats are no longer static. Moving flying capsules appear.
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Soccer Stadium Family Hub Green
Hyperloop
Botanical Garden Cybersport Arena
Hologram Events Flying Capsules
TODAY TOMORROW Hybrid Stadium
24 Exploited Roof Amphitheatre Apartments Hybrid Stadium
El Túnel Legal Respite centre for asylum seekers on
the US-Mexico border in Piedras Negras
Studio: Vladimir Plotkin, Valery Grubov, Svetlana Trifonenkova
Co-author: Anastasia Sibgatullina
2020
Piedras Negras, Mexico
My bachelor’s diploma reflects what is the key for me in architecture
— a meaningful idea embedded in the concept. Architecture doesn’t make sense without an idea.
The tunnel is one of the most important architectural units of the Mexican-American border. The tunnel is the usual way to enter the United States, not only for smugglers but also for many asylum seekers.
El Túnel Legal is a prototype of what the tunnel of the future should be like. Protecting, adapting, and helping. Passing through such «tunnels», people enter the path of legal entry into the US, leading to a law-abiding life.
Competitions:
Nominee | org: Archiprix International 2021
1st prize | org: Archiprix Russia 2021
1st prize | org: Open City Fest
Runner Up | No Man’s Land | org: UNI
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bachelor archiprix competition 1st prize
Migration routes
US-Mexico border
international routes domestic routes
Mexico City
Piedras Negras
Master Plan
Piedras Negras routes
migration routes
Piedras Negras routes
US cities
Mexico cities
Piedras Negras
Asylum seekers
Concept
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Ordinary tunnel
El Túnel Legal
Protection
Rio Grande 5000 persons 2500 persons 800 persons Care Assistance Communication Education Shaping Bionics Modularity Bionics + Modularity = Bionic modules x 1.5x x 2x x 2x x 1.5x x x 1.5x x 2x x 2x x 1.5x x Analysis & Concept El Tunel Legal
27 Catholic church Security point Receptionoffice Shared lounge Shared bathroom Storage room Meeting centre Retail: cafe Retail: food store Retail: pharmacy Retail: barbershop Main entrance Garbage room Medical centre Sports unit Public canteen Central lounge Educational unit Kindergarten Parking Apartments Capsules Protestant church Information centre Programme Public level Transit level Residential level Large-capacity spaces Apartments
El Tunel Legal
Capsules Atriums
Sports unit
Educational unit
Medical centre
Public canteen
Catholic church
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Kindergarten
Functions El Tunel Legal
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