Alexander Stille - Portfolio

P O R T F O L I O A L E X A N D E R

S T I L L E SELECTED WORKS 2020 - 2024

Alexander Stille

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A L E X A N D E R

S T I L L E EDUCATION

2019 - 2025

(+46) 702 06 27 90 axstille@gmail.com LinkedIn

Umeå School of Architecture MFA in Architecture and Urban Design Umeå, Sweden

2023 (feb-jun)

Polytechnic University of Milan (exchange) MS in Architecture and Urban Design Milan, Italy

INTERNSHIP

2024 (feb-jun)

Gottlieb Paludan Architects Architectural Intern Copenhagen, Denmark

2023 (aug-jan)

LINK Arkitektur Architectural Intern Umeå, Sweden

SKILLS

Digital

Analogue

Adobe Illustrator

Hand drawing

Adobe InDesign

Aquarel painting

Adobe Photoshop

Sketching

AutoCAD

Physical models

ArchiCAD

Laser cut printing

Lumion Rhinoceros SketchUp LANGUAGES

Swedish

Native

English

Fluent

Danish

Intermediate

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Summary

ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO

2020

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Submarine Villa

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Own work at Umeå School of Architecture Teachers: Toms Kokins, Joël Jouannet, Sara Zetterlund 2022

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Future Classroom (bachelor project)

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Own work at Umeå School of Architecture Teachers: Richard Conway, Maria Luna Nobile 2023

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Pisa Balcony Bridge (exchange project)

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Group work at the Polytechnic University of Milan Teachers: Maurizio Meriggi, Tan Zhu, Nicola Cefis COMPETITIONS

2021

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Clamville Community

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Cooperation for ”Buildner Microhome 2021” Partner: Matti Kemppainen PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO

2023

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N.U.S Hospital Renovation

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Own work for LINK Arkitektur Supervisors: Jens Hoff, Göran Isacson 2024

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Odense Dry Port Competition

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Group work for Gottlieb Paludan Architects Team: O. Fernandes, T. Hansen, E. Hessner, E. Birn, M. Compri, K. Ferdinand, M. Mathiasen, M. Schmidt

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Fall 2020

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S U B M A R I N E

V I L L A

Fall semester 2020 Own work at Umeå School of Architecture Teachers: Toms Kokins, Joël Jouannet, Sara Zetterlund

A new building is created in the old fishing

The lower part of the house is made of thick

harbour on Holmön outside Umeå. The hou-

waterproof concrete, to endure harsh weather

se will attract visitors who want to experience

conditions for a very long time. The upper

Holmön’s beautiful nature. The house is sur-

wooden structure is a thermal buffer zone,

rounded by water, to give visitors a spectacu-

preventing cold air from entering the rest

lar view from the sky to the seabed. Meanwhi-

of the house. A central fireplace heats up

le, the water acts as a thermal mass that

the lower section, and the house is inde-

maintains an even temperature in the house.

pendent of electricity- and water networks.

The design is inspired by boats. In this case, neccessities such as WC, shower and beds are put to the sides in order to keep an open view towards the sea.

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Fireplace

Submarine Villa

Topographical map of Holmöns old fishing harbour. The building is highlighted with a circle.

A concrete pathway will connect the building to the main road.

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Fall 2020

Process showing different design alternatives. In the beginning of the process (lower right), the hexagonal shape was explored, with an entry bridge at the top. The hexagonal shape was then replaced by the romb. The romb is smaller- and therefore more energy efficient. The entry bridge was then replaced by a stairway to better emphasize the existing slope- design.

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Submarine Villa

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Wind sheet Framework (wood) Metal roofing Thermal wool insulation

Red timber facade Door Window

Ladder (wood)

Waterproof concrete Reinforcing iron bar

Timber floor Rocks

Concrete plinth

Concrete footing

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Fall 2020

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Submarine Villa

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Spring 2022

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Spring semester 2022

CLASSROOM

Own work at Umeå School of Architecture

This bachelor project aims to challenge

The project is having a futuristic approach, whe-

the traditional classroom space where stu-

re new technologies such as augmented reality

dents lose their ability to concentrate after

are considered into the design of the space. The

hours of sitting down in silence. This pro-

idea is to create an environment where students

ject proposes a new system where students

can move around, while recieving knowledge.

have the possibility to learn and move at

There is also a possibility to have classes with

the same time. The goal is also to utilize

pit stops, meaning that students move around

the free airspace above the campus area

between different stations, learning different

by creating a passage connecting Umeå

things. There is also a possibility to use the space

University Library (1) and Universum (2),

as a motivating study area , where the students

two of the most active spaces at campus.

can enjoy the beautiful view of the campus pond.

Teachers: Richard Conway, Maria Luna Nobile

Entrance

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Future Classroom

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Umeå University Library

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Universum

Entrance

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80 m

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Spring 2022

Process model showing how a system of rings can be combined with a spine of steel and perform as a single unit that occupies the airspace in a free way.

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Future Classroom

Process model of the exoskeleton- a structure strong enough to support itself without additional pillars. The cylinder is 80 meters long, but thanks to the spirals, supporting pillars are only needed at both ends. The cylindric shape is not only energy efficient, it is also aerodynamic. Thanks to the round shape, no additional wind crosses will be needed inside the building. The construction is inspired by the bridge in Madrid Río Park.

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Spring 2022

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Future Classroom

To the left: process drawings exploring how the interior space could be organized. The upper left section drawing shows the classroom as an amphitheatre. The same space is shown in a larger context to the lower left . This axonometric drawing shows the relation between the classrooms and the connecting corridor space (red). The idea was that the corridor could act as a balcony space where students could come and listen to other students´ classes.

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Spring 2022

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Future Classroom

Aluminium facade 12 mm

Air gap 48 mm

Wind shield Thermal wool insulation 300 mm

H- beam (steel) Steel wire 25 mm (diameter)

T- beam (steel) H- beam (steel)

Triple-glazed window 65 mm

Metal spiral 164 mm (diameter)

Wall-to-wall carpet Masonite board 68 mm

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Spring 2023

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PISA

BALCONY

Spring semester 2023 Group work at the Polytechnic University of Milan

B R I D G E

Teachers: Maurizio Meriggi, Nicola Cefis, Tan Zhu Partners: Deniz Oygur, Mariam Mestiashvili

Pisa Balcony Bridge transforms an existing

The goal of the brief was to design a bridge

car road into a pedestrian way that connects

in the historical part of Pisa that could also

the two river banks of River Arno. In addition,

become an ´icon´ for the city. So, while being

the newly added balconies will serve a public

bold in the design process, ancient elements

function as a viewpoint area where the citizens

such as the tower and city wall, had to be ta-

of Pisa can gather and enjoy the river view.

ken into account when designing the bridge.

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Spring 2023

Process drawings showing two initial concepts for the bridge.

At first, the idea was to make organically shaped extensions to the bridge that would connect to the water level. After discussions with the teachers, the design landed in a more perpendicular shape that is more coherent with the surrounding city.

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Pisa Balcony Bridge

When designing the bridge, the technical solutions informed the creative process. After deciding to make balcony additions to the existing bridge, technical support meetings with engineers resulted in a solution where the balcony slabs are connected to the existing bridge with the help from a reinforcing steel bar that penetrates the existing bridge as well as the balcony slabs.

The existing bridge is made out of concrete, but for the balcony slabs, granite was preferred, since granite is stronger than concrete, allowing the slab to be thinner. The corten steel staircase will be welded onto the steel I- beams after they have been screwed onto the surface of the balcony slabs and the existing concrete bridge.

To make a natural transition, the bridge pavement stones will continue on the river banks, creating two open squares. The balconies on the other hand is a place to rest and enjoy the river view- therefore a softer material like wood is preferred. The corten steel staircase act as an in between element with a hard surface, yet warm color.

Render by Mariam Mestiashvili

South view from the eastern balcony

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Fall 2021

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C L A M V I L L E

COMMUNITY

Fall semester 2021 Cooperation for ”Buildner Microhome 2021” Partner: Matti Kemppainen

Clamville Community is a contribution to

The project aims to create a community on

the

competi-

top of the water surface, that also cleans

tion Buildner Microhome 2021. The aim

the eutrophicated Baltic Sea. Each hou-

is to create a home for young professional

se is equipped with hemp nets where mus-

couples, where the living area must not ex-

sels can grow. Mussels are natural water

ceed 25 square meters. Participants are also

filters, as they consume phosphorus and

encouraged to consider the environme-

nitrogen. One mussel purifies 9 liters of

nt and create sustainable living methods.

water/ hour. Thus, a community of 18 hou-

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Clamville Community

The mussels will be harvested by hand every two years by those who live in the community.

Wooden

Both the cultivation- and harvesting

framework

processes are completely CO2free, making the mussels an environmentally friendly commodity.

One harvest will generate approximately 6,000 EUR/ household. The

Steel beams

idea is that the profit from mussel farming can ease housing costs.

A central unutilized port is used to

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munity way,

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Clamville.

les can live close to their jobs.

Aluminium pontoons (100% recycled aluminium)

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Fall 2021

Process drawings of different design alternatives. All the alternatives explore how the building design could be adapted to water. The right drawing below shows how the community could be attached to a floating device, while the other designs explore how the building itself could float. Round shapes are preferred in order to endure water pressure.

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Clamville Community

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Entrance

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Free space/ bedroom

25 square meters is a relatively small space. Therefore,

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Free space/ living room

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Free space/ office

the bedroom, living room and office could be transformed into free spaces. Free spaces are important since they give the interior a sense of openness. The large windows on each side invite the sea, creating a visual flow between the left and the right side.

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Fall 2021

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Clamville Community

The design is inspired by catamaran boats. In this case, two pontoons are lifting the house above the water level, making it float. The pontoons also hold several important functions, such as solar panel batteries, grey-/rainwater tank and drinking water tank. The idea is that the building should be ”off the grid”- independant of water- and electricity networks.

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Rainwater collection

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Solar batteries

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Grey-/ rainwater filter

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Drinking water tank

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Fall 2021

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Clamville Community

1 In similarity with the bedroom, the right shelves could also be transfomed (3). Here, two simple plane- elements could be folded out and turned into an office space. In this perspective section drawing, the sofa has been hoisted downwards into to pontoon by the scissor lift (4). Mussels are being collected from the hemp nets that can be hoisted up from the water (2). The nets are accessed by the large slidable windows.

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Solar panels

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Mussel collection (liftable hemp net)

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Transformable office

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Scissor lift (transformable living room)

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Fall 2023

05 (Professional project)

N . U . S H O S P I TA L Fall 2023

RENOVATION

Own work for LINK Arkitektur AB (Umeå, Sweden) Supervisors: Göran Isacson, Jens Hoff

The ´E4´ corridor is one of the longest and

The creative process of this project has

most trafficked corridors in the NUS Hospi-

been supervised by Jens Hoff (Architect

tal (Umeå, Sweden). The corridor is almost

at LINK Arkitektur AB) and Göran Isac-

200 meters long, and the renovation pro-

son (Project Manager at Region Väster-

cess consists of two parts; changing the

botten). The project is then built by the

current 1970´s floors, and adding a new

Swedish construction company PEAB, and

waiting room in the center of the corridor.

the tile material is produced by Kährs®.

Waiting room

E4 corridor

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N.U.S Hospital Renovation

The checkered pattern is a symbol of motion, and it is therefore suitable for the corridor space.

In contrast, the tiles inside the waiting room are dark, to create a sense of calm and privacy.

Original 1970´s floor pattern

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Fall 2023

2 (See viewpoint in ´New plan´ to the right) By demolishing two of the existing walls, daylight can now enter the enclosed E4 corridor. The green colored walls and the brown tiles, create a relaxing environment inspired by nature. A wheelchair accessible toilet is put to the right, near existing sewage system.

A short wall hides the toilet entrance,

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comes a natural spot for a display on the back side.

Render of the corridor and waiting room space 34

N.U.S Hospital Renovation

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Kährs ® ´Hyperstene Ash´

Kährs ® ´Modest Cancrinite´

Repeated sequence:

Kährs ® ´Nude Limestone´ Kährs ®

304.8 mm

´Conglomerate Grey´

Kährs ® ´Thunder´ 609.6 mm 35

Spring 2024

06 (Professional project)

ODENSE DRY PORT

Spring 2024 Competition for Gottlieb Paludan Architects

Odense Dry Port is Gottlieb Paludan Archi-

To create a logistics center that is also ap-

tects and WSP Engineers winning contribu-

pealing to the employees, it was decided

tion to the exclusive competition to create

to cut the estate in half with a canal. The

Denmarks largest logistics center (110 hecta-

canal has a functional purpose as rainwater

res). The general goal for the contribution

collector, but it also becomes a pleasant area

was to implement as many green and blue

to be in when trees and greenery is imple-

areas as possible, while keeping the floor

meted around it. The amount of water in the

area of the buildings to 50% of the total area.

canal will depend upon the amount of rain.

Visualization by Mikkel Vadstrup Schmidt

COMPETITION

Team: O. Fernandes, T. Hansen, E. Hessner, E. Birn, M.

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Visualization by Mikkel Vadstrup Schmidt

Compri, K. Ferdinand, M. Mathiasen, M. Schmidt

Odense Dry Port Competition

Phase 6 (2050)

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

Phase 4

Phase 5

To keep the natural environment for as long as possible, the building process has been divided into six phases. The buildings (dark grey) and surrounding car-/truck roads (red) are built over time, while existing trees are gradually being removed from the site.

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Masterplan by E. Birn, K. Ferdinand Spring 2024

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Flow diagrams showing the traffic of trucks (red), cars (orange), people and bicycles (yellow), as well as rainwater collection system (blue).

The idea is that trucks will be kept separate from the central canal/pedestrian

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as much as possible.

Section AA (see masterplan to the left)

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Process diagram showing three different docking alternatives for the trucks and its relation to the office space and walking area above.

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