Angeliki Chalkia
Architect MAA & Spatial Designer
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PROJECTS & CONCEPTS
Angeliki Chalkia
Architect MAA & Spatial Designer
angechal@gmail.com
+45 52 67 04 45
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. NÆRHEDEN HOUSING UNITS , 2023
H+ Arkitekter, Hedehusene, Nordøstsjælland Danmark
2. TEGLHOLMEN OFFICE BUILDING , 2024
H+ Arkitekter, Sydhavn, København, Danmark
3. RENOVERING OG FORNYELSE AF FOLEHAVEN , 2022
Domus Arkitekter, Valby, Copenhagen, Danmark
4. RENOVERING AF STRANDPARKEN 2022-23
Domus Arkitekter, Dragør, Amager
5. THE PORCUPINE HOUSE , 2023
Studio Coquile, Lillerød, Nordsjælland, Danmark
6. HVERFJALL LOOKOUT PLATFORM, 2021
Competition Entry
7. LERGRAVSPARKEN FOOD THEATRE, 2021
Final Design Master Thesis, KADK
8. MAGNETEN, TEATERØEN: RE-DESIGN AND RESTORATION, 2020
2nd Master Semester, KADK
9. HOTEL DESIGN & BUILDING RESTAURATION, 2018
P4 Architects, Thessaloniki, Greece
10. CREATION OF PORPORATE PROFILE & STORE DESIGN, 2018
Freelance, in collab.with TCP Architects, American College of Thessaloniki, Greece
11. INTERVENTION IN THE CITY OF KALAMATA: WATERFRONT MASTERPLAN 2017
Architecture master thesis project, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
12. ISLE OF INNOVATION, 2016
Freelance, in collab.with TCP Architects, American College of Thessaloniki, Greece
13. FITNESS CENTER PORTO PALACE HOTEL, 2014
TCP Architects, Thessaloniki, Greece
14. RESTORATION OF PAVLOS MELAS MILITARY CAMP, 2015
6th Bachelor Semester, AUTH
15. EXHIBITION DESIGN & HERITAGE MANAGEMENT, 2016
Freelance, in collab.with TCP Architects, American College of Thessaloniki, Greece
16. KINDERGARTEN, AMERICAN COLLEGE, 2013
TCP Architects, Thessaloniki, Greece
01 Nærheden housing units
H+ Arkitekter, Hedehusene, Nordøstsjælland
Nærheden is a big housing project located in Hedehusene qvarter in the west subsurbs of Copenhagen in close proximity to the city.
The project extends over two building blocks, in one of which coexist the building groups BF1 and BF2. BF3 is developed in the adjacent plot. The proposal includes the development of a new neighborhood offering both owner-occupied homes, rental homes and housing associations. Meanwhile, the residents get access to a shared a outdoor kitchen, a garden with rest areas and different types of vegetation as well as a greenhouse.
The houses are all located very close to the protected nature area of Sejlbjerg Mose and good shopping opportunities nearby.
| West and South facade study |
Visualisation (BF1 - BF2), entrance from the road
Teglholmen is a large-scale project located in Sydhavn consisting of two housing units, an office building and a hotel.
The office building consists of a ground floor area hosting public uses f such as a bakery/cafe and the main reception rea and an office section in its north-east wing. Moreover, there is a promenade-platform paralel to Teglholmenskanal sourounded by greenery where people can rest and practice some outdoor activities.
The upper floors is exclusively addressed for office and are divided in 3 sections (lejemål). In the 5th floor there is only one office space and an outdoor terrace meant for public use. In addition there are threee glass boxes where the serve as larger meeting room spaces and they are developed from the 2nd until the 4th floo. of the building.
Office building, ground floor plan: facilities and uses
Office building, East facade
There are two main vertical circulation cores throughout the building.They are located at the middle section of each floor connecting all levels. There are additionaly two more staircases at the west and east end of the building serving mainly for internal communication between the building’s levels. The waste lift is located between the canteen kitchen and the bakery in the ground floor where only authorised stuff has access to it.
Renovering og fornyelse af Folehaven Domus Arkitekter, Valby, Copenhagen
The Folehaven project is currently the largest green housing renovation project in the city of Copenhagen. Folehaven is almost 70 years old and the buildings are dilapidated. As it is a social housing department, the main objective was to make sure the apartments so that they are up-to-date, healthy and last well into the future. The overall idea was not only to look at individual critical renovations, but relate to the whole.
The masterplan proposes renovation and renewal of all apartments, buildings and outdoor areas and contains the following: • New roofing and solar cells • Re-insulation of roofs • New entrances • Renewal of outdoor areas • Private gardens for ground floor housing • Better lighting • Better sidewalks, paths and entrances • Renovation and conversion of a communal house • Renovation and energy optimization of heating plant
The renewal of Folehaven apartments includes • Re-insulation of gables • New bathrooms • New ventilation systems • New radiators and thermostats • New water installations • Replacement of drains and downpipes in baths • Replacement of old fall trunks in the kitchen • Replacement and upgrade of electrical installations • Sound shutters against traffic noise at Folehaven and Gl. Køge Landevej
| New gable brick pattern proposal for block 5 meeting Folehaven and Gammel K.Landevej
In Folehaven it was agreed that buildings blocks will be grouped and each will share some common characteristics such as a similar treatment of the facade blicklayering.
In order to achieve that, several facade brick patterns were tried and tested on the facades, depending on their specific location and orientation. The main idea was thart most of them would have greenery and different brick patterns according to their orientation and location on the site so they can keep their own identity among the adjacent buildings.
New entrance including green sheds and seating point |
A renovation of all existing entrances is proposed. In the majority of the blocks, a seating area next to each entrance will be created as well as creating a green shed where tenants can rest before or after entering their apartments with respect to the architectural character of the buildings. In some other blocks, only the entrance and its doorstep will be renovated. Moreover, the new gable facades will be built with similar a brick type to the original one but will also depict new brickwork so that each individual building becomes “unique” and recognisable despite the buildings’ similarities.
| Cross section, blocks 16-21. A new floor level is introduced
| 1st and 2nd floor apartment type, blocks 7-12
The buildings will now be hosting : 1. new family houses 2. new family houses with improved accessibility and 3. new penthouses.
All apartments will be DGNB-certified.
04 Renovering af Strandparken
Domus Arkitekter, Dragør, Amager
The building is distinguished architecturally by being one of Denmark’s first concrete element buildings, characterized by a systematic repetition in the composition of the facade.
Strandparken was built in 1957-1961 as a modern development far ahead of its time and with a strong sense of community and cohesion between the residents. Here, 60 years later, the building faces a thorough renovation with the establishment of new roofs, new facades, a new ventilation system, establishment of accessible housing and upgrading of the outdoor areas. As Strandparken is an important historical and architectural marker in the area, the renovation concept and design comes with a great respect for the building’s original identity and architecture and lifts Strandparken into the future and recreate its heyday as a modern, sustainable, forward-looking residential area with a close community of residents. In the following sections, we will describe the possibilities based on three overall goals:
• Preserve Strandparken’s identity as the ‘HVID STRAND PARK’
• Create a SUSTAINABLE DEPARTMENT with future-proof functions, buildings and outdoor areas
• Strengthen the COMMUNITY in the department.
Balcony side, facade towards the waterfront
Main entrance side, facade towards the street
An reinterpretation of Strandparken’s original facade expression is proposed with a clear division between the ground floor and 1st-2nd floors. The function of the ground floor as a “podium” for the floors above is preserved, and 1.-2. floor facades are designed white, light, systematic and modular, like the original facades, but with a new, slightly angled, orientation towards the beach.
1st-2nd floor: Gable and floor deck form a framework for a new interpretation of the modular concrete element system. The current window positions and formats are preserved, but the balconies and floor elements are angled towards the water so as to improve the view and the feeling that the buildings “looks” towards the waterfront to the south and emphasize the building’s location close to the beach. It is also proposed to establish new gable windows with wide window frames, which function as niches for the rooms behind. In this way, the rooms facing the gables are improved with an additional view and have better daylight conditions.
Køkken, tilgængelighedsbolig, type A og C
The new gables and facade bands at the decks will be constructed of fiber concrete and the new facade elements and balconies are thought to be built in white fibre-cement sheets, true to Strandparken’s original white expression. All robust natural materials with long durability, low operating and maintenance, easy replacement and easy cleaning.
Facade, materialer
SP_K01_LX_H7_EX_S1_FAC03
Altan, indretningsmuligheder
SP_K01_LX_H7_EX_S1_ALT01
LAMELLER (TRÆ/TEGL)
SP_K01_LX_H7_EX_S1_ALT02
SP_K01_LX_H7_EX_S1_KØK01
NB: dør fra køkken til værelse kun i type C
| New interiors: kitchen and bathroom area
Altan
05 The Porcupine House
Studio Coquile, Lillerød, Nordsjælland
The Porcupine (or else, Croissant house) is a private project adressed to a family of four located in the north suburbs of Copenhagen, close to a forestal area in Lillerød. There was a big focus in protecting and boosting the existing habitat in the plot and around the whole by doing design gestures which would be as less intrusive to the natural habitat as possible. The house is elevated from the ground, standing on a ‘floating’ concrete platform where all different rooms and facilities are placed peripherally of a central core that creates the atrium, the inner courtyard of the house where different types of plants growing. There was an extensive plant and vegetation study in order to make the most optimal choices dependent on the house’s orientation and humidity levels of the ground.
| Construction site photo registration |
Situationsplan - Landscape plantation study
Competition Entry
Shaped by magma and water, Hverfjall is one of several popular travel destinations in a geological rich area of Iceland.The proposal aims to provide views to all surrounding landmarks, but also captivates the mythical atmosphere of the geological formation.
The platform itself is shaped as a winding path, starting from the edge of the volcano ridge, and then circling back, leading to
an elevated viewpoint facing towards the Myvatn Lake and the lava fields. This way the visitor can experience the landscape in a 360° view.
In order to withstand the Icelandic weather conditions, the structure is built in steel, which is contrasting the rocky dark landscape but at the same time reflecting the atmosphere of the sky above.
Galvanized Steel Column
Galvanized Steel Beams
4. Exterior Cladding, Perforated Galvanized Steel
5. Interior Cladding, Brushed Steel
Handrail, Steel
Benches, Brushed Steel
Binoculars
Thesis Project - Spatial Design (KADK) | Individual work
The project focuses on food practices in the urbanscape promoting culinary and dining rituals. It relates to a pavilion designed as a stage of indoor and outdoor meal experiences which will reinstate food experience in public space. Lergravsparken Food Theatre aims to boost social bonds within the neighbourhood’s network by promoting eating as a social activity. The design emphasizes on the plastic form of a single roof under which a series of rooms will be integrated in order to facilitate food-related activities. Initially, during the site registration phase human interaction and mobility within the park was taken into account to better observe and understand the way visitiors of Lergravsparken are currently experiencing the park. The final position and form of the pavilion proposed was inspired by the existing routes and paths visitors are forming.
| General Floor Plan |
Indoor dining sectiion |
| Multipurpose Room during summertime, interior view of the Showkitchen |
| Outdoor barbecue station |
| Dining outdoors central space |
| Interior & Axo view of the meal preparation room |
08 Magneten Teaterøen: re-design and restoration
1st Master year - Spatial Design (KADK) | Individual work
This project focuses on re-designing a complex of wooden houses located at the tip of Refshaleøen’s northwest side. It is about “Teaterøen”, now part of Magneten, a cultural institution focusing on different types of artistic performances. The buildings are divided into different rooms, each of which can be rented out and used for performances and social events. The landscape is a mix of raw concrete, wild nature and it is surrounded by old maritime buildings. Initially, the major disadvantages of the exterior and interior space were pointed out. The project started with a re-definition of Teaterøen’s sourounding landscape; a new masterplan was introduced based on outdoor activities, that would invite people visiting the area regardless of whether they would make use of its interior spaces. The main focus was to re-design a more efficient interior plan so that the building units could be better connected and the performance rooms would have a more methodical spatial organisation.
| Perspective section: Udsigten & Open Terrace |
| Perspective view: Sydpolen event room |
| Panorama Hall section detail: new division wall |
| Perspective section: Udsigten & Nordpolen |
The main goal of the Vanoro hotel project was to transform a historical building into a city hotel and an inspiring place to live, study and meet people.
The main parameter taken into consideration was the facade restauration and the preservation of its openings with a special focus on those at the main facade facing the central entrance towards Dodekanisou street.
The design included all necessary hotel functions and the overall interior development of the hotel rooms. The proposal as well as the configuration of the interior spaces were adapted in order to maintain the building’s main static skeleton with minor interventions that did not affect the existing structure itself.
The overall concept was based to the common areas and shared facilities such as the reception hall, the bar and the loby area. The loby area gives the chance to build a versatile social hub, a place for students, travelers, professionals and inspired locals to work and relax 24 hours a day.
Interior atrium, photo after construction
The renewal of the so far identity of the company was considered appropriate by the time the project had started, on the occasion of the relocation of the enterprise to a new space and the formation of a new management team.
The project started with the design of a pilot store whose components (philosophy, labeling, furniture, equipment etc) could be used in the rest of the branches of the firm. The strategic goal was to create a space that would not be only be selling the various products but would also have a friendly environment for the guests/ customers.
The project creates spaces underlined by the main philosophy of unobstructed view to the production of fresh creations, constructs the components of the shop in a way that is easily reproduced and fitted in different ground plans (ease to reproduce the pilot store) and finally proposes a graphic “coating” of the firm.
E. MPEZES VISUAL ID
| The work bench |
| Bookcases / Shelves |
boxes/ shopping bag & poster with logo
| Custome furniture details
“Isle of Innovation” is located in the ground level of the Anatolia College’s historical building “Kyrides Hall” and covers a total of 535 sq. meters. In that first project phase the “Green Chemistry Laboratory” and “Fabrication Laboratory” spaces were designed, as well as of the corridor that is located in between of those two spaces. The two laboratories cover in total an area of approximately 255 square meters.
The “Green Chemistry Laboratory” is located in the northeastern part of the “Isle” and following the relative international standards it features an anteroom, an entrance space that provides places for the safe deposition of the visitors’ belongings and a secure space for the preparation and storage of laboratory materials along with a space designed and equipped specifically for the host of laboratory courses.
The project’s goal was the creation of an educational space that would promote innovation, creativity and freedom of thinking. For this reason a design doctrine was followed in which every element of the space, from the moving boards to the laboratory benches and the halls partitions, are actively take part in the educational work that attempts to promote a contemporary concept of teaching and learning.
| Isle of Innovation general plan |
| The Green Chemistry Laboratory |
| 1: The Fabrication Laboratory and the main corridor
| 2: Wooden teaching benches and storage furniture as a space divider
| 3,4: Locker space designed as a periodic table in the central corridor
| 5: Pressed wood OSB-type wall cladding
13 Fitness Center, “PORTO PALACE” Hotel
The proposal of a fitness and physical wellness space was a part of the services offered by the five star hotel ‘Porto Palace’ in Thessaloniki’s city center. It ensures the revitalization of visitors throughout the day and includes a fully equipped training area, spaces of relaxation and stimulation as well as all necessary supporting spaces (lavatories/changing areas).
A number of crucial factors were taken into consideration during the design such as the need not to cause any nuances to the rest of the hotel’s functions and the flexibility of the fitness center’s interior space in order to be able to accommodate scheduled athletic events of specific requirements.
In regards to the intended flexibility, light mobile structures were designed that enable the isolation of the spaces intended only for exercise from the rest of the center when needed, while they participate in an interesting way at the final architectural result as “active” parts of the space.
| Perspective views
1. Gym & Reception area
2. Jacuzzi area
3. Fitness room
| Floor plan overview
| Showers detail Changing room benches
14 Restoration of Pavlos Melas Military Camp
3rd
Pavlos Melas Military Camp is located in Stavroupoli in the west of Thessaloniki. Within the framework of the new town hall’s planning program, two buildings will host its services. It is assumed that the main entrances would be perpendicular to the main street.
The concept devides the building in 4 parts, placing ramps as the main vertical circulation element in the middle of the two identical parts of the building. In this way, the different town hall departments are better separated and distinguished.
The building is accessed by a ramp through which visitors and employees get access from an underground platform which is connected to a central square through an underground passage below the main bulkhead. The central square is created in the middle of the two building blocks of the town hall, hosting commercial uses that are associated with the restaurant and cafe located in the basement of the central building.
After a thorough analysis of the building’s decaying condition, it was understood that the mansory and the openings are still in good condition whereas the roof does not exist and the window and door frames need to be replaced. The external wall will be preserved, exposing the building’s monumental character. The new (interior) shell is designed by a metal grid and prefabricated elements, shading systems (external and internal). Supporting mechaninsms between the old and the new shell are highlighting the elements of each period.
The new interventions aim to make this area a living part of Stavroupoli’s web, regardless of the opening hours of the new town hall. On the overall handling, emphasis is given on the ramp, which serves both a smooth access to the premises due to the altitude differences as well as the easier movement of disabled people.
Section
South Facade
16 Kindergarten, American College of Thessaloniki TCP Architects, east
The extension of Willard House is dictated by the need of Anatolia’s (American College of Thessaloniki) Kindergarten, once operating within the building, to increase its operational capacity beyond the maximum number of children enrolled per year. The increase of the Kindergarten’s capacity was intended to meet the high enrollment demand that has been noted during the past few years.
The extension of the existing Kindergarten facility was built upon the existing infrastructure, which was adapted to the specific use. In addition, the proximity of Willard House to the entrance of Anatolia’s Gymnasium Campus, can effectively allow the segregation of the Kindergarten facility from the rest of the campus, when and if this is considered necessary.
The extension of Willard House organizes the operation of the Kindergarten around a friendly and sheltered courtyard, built upon current infrastructure, while at the same time respecting the historic character of the building. Taking maximum advantage of the southern orientation allowed, the proposal creates a sunspace between the new and old part of the building.
This passive solar design also allows for the creation of an effective wind / noise barrier, at the north facade of the extension, shielding the Kindergarten from the prevailing northern winds of the site and from traffic noise emitted from the Pylea – Panorama connecting road that is in close proximity to Willard House.
The extension of Willard House through a single groundfloor volume allowed for a relatively low-cost construction and operation, directly comparable with that of a residential building of equal square footage. | above: Overview plan, bellow: Cross section |
| Site registration, the Willard House |
| Kindergarten front and rear facades | F1
| Interior perspective views |
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