Aleksandra Murzina Samples of work 2019

Aleksandra Murzina - Amodio RIBA Part II Graduate SAMPLES OF WORK Email: aleksandraamodio@gmail.com

Phone: 07405260165

To Whom It May Concern, Having seen your advertisement for the Architectural Assistant position, I am delighted to express an interest in joining your collective. I believe I will be able to add significant value as a member of your team due to a unique combination of skills and experience developed throughout education and professional practice.

As you will note from the enclosed CV, during a 2 year-long placement at awardwinning Guy Hollaway Architects as a Part I Architectural Assistant I was involved in several schemes and competition bids in London and Kent at the concept, developed design and planning stages. The projects included a masterplan for a Poole harbour; proposal for the largest in the UK TV and film studios for Dagenham creative quarter; several mixed-use and residential schemes in London and Maidstone; award-winning Process Gallery in Maidstone; bespoke house in AONB in Monks Horton, Kent; hospitality proposals for Margate; Brambletye and Beneden Schools extension bids, as well as several smaller developments. I was assisting on the concept and developed designs, production of drawings, 3d models, visualisations, schedules, statements and reports, as well as successful submission of numerous planning applications for projects of different scales. Daily, I was involved in direct communication with clients, planning officers and local authorities, as well organising and participating in pre-planning, DRP meetings and public consultations.

As a recent graduate, I am excited for the challenges that await working in a fastpaced, creative practice. I am very quick to learn, work well in a team, whilst also having the character and motivation to work independently. My skillset includes the following: excellent knowledge of CAD and modelling software such as Rhinoceros, AutoCad and Sketchup, as well as Adobe Creative Suite, V-ray/ Lumion packages; some experience in Revit and 3ds Max. I am an excellent modelmaker with good hand-drawing skills and can adapt to any style of work easily. As a designer and problem-solver, I treat every project with an individual approach that responds to context, scale, opportunities and constraints contained within each brief. I am particularly interested in interior architecture, residential, hospitality and cultural sectors; as well as product design.

I very much respect the quality of your work as place-makers seeking to bring out the unique design solutions with high attention to detail. I would be delighted to have the opportunity to discuss my application with you in greater depth at the interview and therefore look forward to hearing further.

Yours Sincerely, Aleksandra Murzina - Amodio BA [Hons], MArch aleksandraamodio@gmail.com 07405260165

Aleksandra Murzina - Amodio RIBA Part II Graduate

C.V. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Guy Hollaway Architects (London) Part I Architectural assistant

2015-17

Eneca Construction, Belarus Summer placement as architectural assistant

2013

EDUCATION

SKILLS Advanced Software Skills:

Rhino 3D Autocad Adobe Photoshop Idesign Sketch Up CGI (Lumion Pro,Vray, Rhino) Office

2017- 2019

MArch RIBA Part II University of Westminster, UK Merit

2012 - 2015

BA Architectural Studies Newcastle University, UK 2:1 Class Hons

2011 - 2012

Foundation in Architecture INTO Newcastle University, UK Merit

Excellent Model-making Skills:

3D printing, 3D modelling, lazercutting, assembly, handmade models Excellent Hand-drawing Skills

2000 - 2011

2000-2008

AWARDS

2015

Moscow Luceum of Linguistics & Economics Finals: A, B, A, A JSA School of Arts and Music Violinist Diploma

2012

International Merit Scholarship 2500ÂŁ Scholarship recieved from Newcastle University

2007-10

Russian State competition in digital drawing amongst juniors I Prize

2005 - 08

Other software

Revit Grassohpper 3D 3ds max

REFERENCES

LANGUAGES

ENGLISH Native or bilingual proficiency Native RUSSIAN speaker With experience of interpreting Russian/English

Tim Goode Partner at Guy Hollaway Architects E- tim@guyhollaway.co.uk Tel: 020 7014 4906

VeloCity in British timber National student design competition III Prize issued by TRADA

Guy Hollaway Principle Partner at Guy Hollaway Architects E- guy@guyhollaway.co.uk Tel: 020 7014 4906

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandra-murzina-aa117294/ Portfolio: https://issuu.com/alexandramurzina/docs/murzina_march_portfolio_small

Pushkin Russian State Litetature Award I Prize A number of regional violin orchestra competitions I - III Prizes

THESIS PROJECT: THE UNCONSCIOUS OF TURIN:

Architecture, Myth and Surrealism Once the first capital of unified Italy, later its industrial heart, Turin’s identity has been changing dramatically, leaving traces on its urban grain. One can view the urban grid of the city centre with its historical architecture becoming exhausted for space to allow new manifestations to arise, meanwhile industrial heritage sites to the North of the city centre mostly present themselves as ‘urban voids’. Fragmented nature of the city presents challenges and opportunities, therefore a major urban gesture could transform the way we experience Turin and contribute to its transforming image as an iconic tourist destination.

In this context, my research was aimed at exploring how can the idea of body used historically in Roman and Italian design contribute to a creation of the new city landmark?

of Turin by re-inventing already known historical narratives. For instance, one of the ideas behind the inhabited monument was to mark the importance of Turin in Italian state history as it’s first capital.

My approach to sites was to create a new destination connected to the centre, as well as to merge two historical identities - grand and elegant city centre and the industrial heritage site to the North. The city centre site would house a proposed subterranean museum of mysteriously demolished Citadel. This would become the first marker of the project, telling visitors about local legends of alchemic tunnels, supposedly running underneath once existed Citadel. The museum would also be a part of the integrated cable car reception station, where visitors could start an 8 minutes journey to the Tower at Parco Dora.

By exploring links between architecture, myth and surrealism I was able to introduce a methodology of the ‘unconscious facts‘ presented in the history and urban conditions of Turin. The proposed scheme is for inhabited monument or Turinian “Statue of Liberty” at Parco Dora, which would provide a range of entertainment with a local flavour, including Slow Food venues, cinema, Savoy Art Gallery, spa and rooftop pool, aquarium and more. This, together with a subterranean museum in the city centre and a 2 mile long cable car link connecting both buildings would assist in creation of the new city landmark, as well as transform the image

The project acts on many scales as a trigger for re-discovering Turin by those who live and visit the city. By providing a cable car link it would be possible not only to install a green transportation link but also to expose a magnificent Alps backdrop which is not normally visible within the city. The proposal’s design language is also enriched by body agent research exposing the unconscious fascination by Ancient Egypt and mysticism found in Turin, as well as interpretation of Baroque architecture that allows to create a unique-looking monument, which is personal to the city.

Site 2

THE TOWER AT PARCO DORA

650 m

650 m

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800 m

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Cable car journey to the tower at Parco Dora

Site 1 Citadel CITY CENTRE MUSEUM + CABLE CAR RECEPTION

Cable car reception aerial view ROOF PLAN

CITY CENTRE

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

Garden Bar and kitchen - 3rd & 4th levels

The tower 1. Reception 60 sqm 2. Lounge 90sqm 3. Circulation core 4. Ramp to the garden bar

Aquarium

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Total area = 270 sqm

Ground Floor Access

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In order to maintain a free charachter of the park, the first level of the building has a relatively small footprint.

Arcades provide enclosure on the outside, meanwhile the ground floor accommodates the tower reception, cloakroom and a catalyst for a visitor interest - an aquarium.

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4 Aquarium

Ticketed part of the tower - The sphinx ‘SLOW FOOD’GASTRANOMIC VENUE 1. Service lift 2. Bar 3. Circulation core 4. Private Dining 5. Restaurant terrace 6. Restaurant

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS Masterclasses Fermentation workshops Vine workshops 1.

Eataly events Competitions Designer dining

2.

6.

3.

5.

WC

5. Cloackroom 15 sqm 6. Aquarium 50 sqm 7. WC 10 sqm 8. Filtration system 9. Circulation

4.

DESIGNER SHOWROOMS 1. Staff room & WC’s 2. Fashion showrooms 3. Circulation core 4. Outdoor terrace

1.

THE VERY BEST OF PIEDMONT’S FASHION The fashion showrooms would serve as a platform for the very best of Piedmontese fashion designed and made locally.

This would benefit local designers in the way of promoting their product to a wider demographic not only including Italians but also overseas tourists.

ELEVATION LOOKING SOUTH

ELEVATION LOOKING NORTH

Ticketed access

Bathouse SPA Rooftop pool

Event space/ ballroom Viewing platform

Slow Food venue, Cinema, Savoy Art Gallery

Free access

Fashion showrooms

Cable car reception Garden bar & Kitchen

Tower reception Aquarium Tickets/ merchandise Admin office

MArch Year 1 Object/ counterobject workshop: proposal for TV Studios

Outter shell

The first semester of MArch year 1 at Design Studio 13 we were given a group project exercise which involved the production of new geometries and prototypes for architectural objects and their counter/objects. Studio brief described objects as the products of legible geometries, while en/ counter objects would defy precise delineation.

They are not forms but formations: heaps, totems, piles, glitches, assemblages, flocks, unexpected composites.

The following proposal is for the TV studios and production offices in an undisclosed location.

The project started from experiment actions with stereotomic operations and their effect on mass, interiority, surface articulation and object/ ground relationship - conferring each equal importance.

Counter object (semi-transparent)

By studying the top-down geometric procedures that give shape to Objects and foray into the unpredictable processes that form counter objects we were able to produce a proposal where the two clash but simultaneously exist in a harmonic relationship by enhancing each other. The object segment of the building would act as an office & co-working space, while the counter object will behave as an immersive multimedia buffer space housing nested studio pods, superdesk and production areas.

TV studios

Viewing platform Circulation in counter object

CUBE

MODIFIED CUBE Angled roof to increase interior daylight levels

Office space

BOOLEAN DIFFERENCE.0.3

EXTERNAL CUT ADDED

to mark atrium

Cut introduced to mark principal entrance point

OBJECT ROTATION

POSITION ON SITE

SITE TOPOGRAPHY CHANGED TO MANIFEST ENTRY POINTS

Object transformation

Pattern transparency and distribution

2.

Interlocking and continuous space within counterobject comprises a buffer zone between office spaces and where the magic happens - TV studios.

Interactive projection areas and ‘digital interior skin’ cocoons those arriving before the show showcasing immercive visual experience prior to entering the studios.

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Creating the initial moment by catching visitor’s attention - the counterobject is slightly visible. However, due to a difference between counterobject’s interior and exerior this does not give the full impression but creates a sense of anticipation.

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Public access Private Amph it

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Main Stage Superdesk News Studios Office Spaces

SITE The Highline

March year I Vertical Urban Factory, NYC

VERTICAL URBAN FACTORY NEW YORK CITY - CHELSEA

New York City, and in particular, Chelsea neighbourhood is at the forefront of creative making. With a growing demand for designer objects and lack of specialised studio space in the neighbourhood, local artists and craftsmen require a place where they could design, make and sell locally.

Due to the expansive infrastructure of Manhattan and technological changes in bespoke manufacturing, there is a potential to rethink the space of manufacturing, namely, as a vertical urban factory.

The New York grid has manifested a multitude of archetypes emerging in the limited space of the city block confines. This, together with a tradition of pronounced entry points in Manhattan’s buildings led to an idea of manifesting the factory’s entrance by positioning it over the Highline. By doing so the building would attract millions of visitors per year thus becoming a new point of art tourism, and possibly, a new landmark.

The focus on craft and the process of making, as well as the product’s authenticity, was realised through its exposure to the public. Small-scale bespoke manufacturing would be shown to visitors as part of the tour through chosen production spaces and the showrooms. Production spaces are located within the ‘object’s body’, where sufficient open-plan spaces are suitable for designated activities: metalwork, woodwork, ceramics, 3d printing, CNCing and other. The showrooms are housed inside the counter object, which comprises open arcaded spaces often overlooking certain production or product testing areas.

The journey through the building would culminate in a gallery, cafe and a rooftop sculpture park, where luxury objects would be showcased against Manhattan backdrop.

1:200 Physical Model

TYPICAL FACTORY FLOOR Designer office Circulation core 1

Welding room Digital fabrication Product testing Woodwork Client zone

Penthouse

“Much of the focus is now on smaller companies capable of rapid production, technology and niche products for the luxury market� The NY Times

Designer offices Restaurants Gallery Small-scale manufacturing Designer showrooms

STEEL FRAME

Ventilation: Stack effect vould assist mechanical ventilation.

Energy usage: The programme of the factory would be organised in a way where the scale of production would decrease the higher up you go in the building.

Award-winning Process Gallery for an X-Ray Artist Nick Veasey, Lenham

Professional Experience RIBA PART I Architectural Assistant 25.08.15 - 25.08.17

London - Kent

During my 2 year-long placement at Guy Hollaway Architects London as a Part I Architectural Assistant I was primarily involved in 0 - 3 RIBA Stages.

As part of a team, I was assisting on the development of design proposals, in particular: concept development, preparation of drawings, reports, visualisations and schedules. I was involved in direct communication with clients, planning officers and local authorities as part of design and planning process. Preparation and submission of planning applications for projects of different scales were one of the areas of my primary focus. As part of the team, I was able to successfully coordinate designs with other members, manage tight deadlines such as competition bids and other submissions. During work experience, I managed to build a strong understanding of the UK’s Design guidelines and building regulations, such as Approved Documents, London Housing Design Guide, and others.

Successful competition bid - Brambletye School extension

Successful competition bid - Beneden School extension

Residential THE UPPER OUTLOOK MONKS HORTON, KENT (AONB)

MY INVOLVEMENT:

Design Pre-planning & Planning drawings Feaso, Pre-app and D&A statement documentation CGI’s DRP & client meetings Planning Application submission

PLANNING APPROVED RIBA STAGE 0 - 3 CONTRACT VALUE £750K PRIVATE CLIENT

INFILL

KEY PLAN @ 1:500

SECTION 1-1 @ 1:100

M4 M1 M3 M2

M4 M1 M3

The site is located at the intersection of Pilgrims Way and Stone Street or Hampton Hill, Kent. The Upper Outlook, which is a proposed replacement dwelling has been designed to be subservient to the Lower Outlook’s Paragraph 55 house as both proposals N response to the natural topography and the local’s characteristics of AONB. This replacement house integrates itself within the landscape as the meadow wraps the roofs and part of the building. The proposal was carefully designed and developed through a series of design schemes fulfilling the client’s briefs whilst acknowledging and preserving the existing landscape. The proposal is a contemporary innovative design of significant architectural merit that has a great potential of complimenting the chalk grassland.

Mixed - use

Sydenhams yard, Poole UK

RIBA STAGES 0 - 3 CONTRACT VALUE ÂŁ160 million CLIENT: Atlas Partners Sydenhams

MY INVOLVEMENT: Concept & Developed Design Pre-planning & Planning drawings Feasibility, Pre-app and D&A statement documentation + Poole investment brochure Planning Application Submission

PLANNING APPROVED The approved scheme is located at the Poole waterfront. It includes extensive accessible public realm, lined with cafes, bars, restaurants and shops, all centred around a new marina with the capacity for up to 23 boats. With a landmark building at the entrance of the site to give the regeneration area prominence and identity, the proposal includes seven buildings across the site, strategically located to allow for permeability and freedom of access from multiple approaches.

353 high-quality residential units of mixed tenure will be provided, giving much needed new housing to the town, and further accelerating the regeneration of the Hamworthy area.

The proposal is for a residential development of a long vacant site adjacent to Springfield Roundabout in Maidstone, UK. This land was acquired

by U+I who saw the potential of this former paper mill site overlooking the river Medway for a residential community. The plans submitted for 310 new homes, public realm and landscaping improvements. including a range of buildings from 8-18 storeys, marking the gateway to Maidstone town centre. My involvement in the project included working on the pre planning and planning drawings, as well s Pre-app, D&A statement documentation.

Residential Springfield Road, Maidstone

MY INVOLVEMENT: Pre-planning & Planning drawings Feasibility, Pre-app and D&A statement documentation Planning Application Submission

PLANNING APPROVED

Live/work units Student Accommodation

Residential units(PRS)

Cycling track

Hotel

RIBA STAGE 1 CONTRACT VALUE £220M

EAST BROOK STUDIOS, LONDON Creative city

MY INVOLVEMENT:

Typical Floor Plan (nts)

Concept design Pre-planning drawings Feaso, Pre-planning documentation Client/local authorities meetings

A new Hollywood-scale film studio planned for Dagenham East has come a step closer after the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, said a study has shown the site is an ideal location and a “rare chance” to build the first new TV and film studio in the capital in 25 years.

Working with our clients the Rainbird Company and Barking and Dagenham Council, the project is to create an exciting ‘creative city’. It will house largest in the UK TV and film studios, restaurants, bars, training academy, 750 residential units and a hotel. Set to create new jobs in the TV and film industry, and help to replace the former Ford manufacturing industry. It is hoped this scheme will play a crucial role in regenerating Dagenham.

The study estimates that a studio of this size in Dagenham East could generate around 780 fulltime jobs in the local area and generate £35m each year for the UK economy.

The Lido, Margate

Hospitality

RIBA STAGES 0 - 2 CONTRACT VALUE £150M LIDo L I v I N G Co A S T AT T R AC T I o N

MY INVOLVEMENT: Concept design Pre-planning drawings Feaso, Pre-planning documentation Client/local authorities meetings English-Russian interpreting

Existing domE and tunnELs

120 B E D H oT E L + H I S To R I C L I D o / AQ UA R I U m Existing domE and tunnELs

The Lido in Margate was constructed in 1824 by John Bays. The baths were formed for recreation and wellness purposes, where victorians would be able to enjoy the sea via bathing machines in private.

The now Grade 2* listed structures are in a poor condition, and this proposal is to restore the baths into a boutique hotel and spa, with an aquariumand ‘living coast’ sea whildlife centre set in the Lido itself.

E x i s t i n g c a f E a n d to i L E t s

C A R pA R K 170 S pAC E S pUBLIC GREEN/ p H A S E 2 pA R K I N G 52 S pAC E S

R E S I D E N T I A L D E v E Lo p m E N T 66 U N I T S 66 pA R K I N G S pAC E S

Existing domE and tunnELs

H OT E L u P P E R S E C T I O N , 5 S TO R E Y S , 80 B E D S W I T H G R O u N D F LO O R RECEPTION AREA

Existing domE and tunnELs

E x i s t i n g c a f E a n d to i L E t s

E x i s t i n g c a f E a n d to i L E t s

Existing Lido

E x i s t i n g c h a n i n g r o o m s B E Lo W P r o m E n a d E

EXISTING LAYERING OF SITE WITHIN CLIFF (1:500 @ A3) EXISTING SITE CONSTRAINTS

R E C E S S E D TO P F LO O R

EXISTING LAYERING OF SITE WITHIN CLIFF (1:500 @ A3) EXISTING SITE CONSTRAINTS R E S TAu R A N T + H OT E L R E C E P T I O N

E x i s t i n g c a f E a n d to i L E t s

Existing Lido

E x i s t i n g c h a n i n g r o o m s B E Lo W P r o m E n a d E

EXISTING LAYERING OF SITE WITHIN CLIFF (1:500 @ A3) EXISTING SITE CONSTRAINTS

E x i s t i n g c h a n i n g r o o m s B E Lo W P r o m E n a d E

Existing Lido

EXISTING LAYERING OF SITE WITHIN CLIFF (1:500 @ A3) EXISTING SITE CONSTRAINTS p R O p O S E D E N T R A N C E TO S H O p S , T I C K E T O F F I C E & A Q UA R I U M THROUGH DOME p R O p O S E D A Q UA R I U M S H O p, T I C K E T O F F I C E & C lO A C K R O O M E x i s t i n g c h a n i n g r o o m s B E Lo W P r o m E n a d E

EXISTING LAYERING OF SITE WITHIN CLIFF (1:500 @ A3) EXISTING SITE CONSTRAINTS

5 . L I V I N G CO A S T

7. H OT E L : u P P E R L E V E L

Club

3. A Q UA R I U M S H O p, T I C K E T S , & C lO A K R O O M

Hospitality Horsers Corner 120 Beds Hotel Ethelbert Crescent, Margate

Lobby

RIBA STAGES 0 - 3 CONTRACT VALUE £3.7 million CLIENT: Harrisons Property

MY INVOLVEMENT: Concept & Developed Design Pre-planning & Planning drawings Feasibility, Pre-app and D&A statement documentation Client & Local authority meetings Creation of investment brochure for Chinese investors Planning Aplication Submission

Riser

Hotel Office

Kitchen

PLANNING APPROVED

13 rso

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13 n rso Pe

ACCESSIBLE WC

lift

Cleaner's cup'd

lift

Riser

13 n

rso

Pe lift

13 n rso

Pe lift

Ground Floor Plan nts

Bin Store

Existing Lido

Riser

Typical Floor Plan nts

Residential HOUSE EXTENSION New Malden

MY INVOLVEMENT: Design Pre-planning & Planning drawings Planning Application submission

PLANNING APPROVED

Horisontal landscape

Vertical landscape Type B Bedroom @21 sqm

Student Accommodation

8.8 m

A

3.1 m Type B Bedroom @26sqm

7.1 m

C 3.1 m

Parham Road, Canterbury, Kent RIBA STAGES 0 -2 CONTRACT VALUE tba PRIVATE CLIENT

MY INVOLVEMENT: Concept Design Pre-planning drawings Feasibility, Pre-app documentation CGI’s

BA Architectural Studies RIBA PART I Newcastle University 21.09.12 - 05.06.15

Urban Atrefact: Historical Museum for Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tynemouth Civic Centre and Library