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by Christian Zammit

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WHO AM I?

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educational background Jan 2010

licensed architect Awarded the warrant to practice as an Architect in Malta and other European countries. (RIBA Part III equivalent) Sep 2002 - Jul 2008

name Christian Zammit

date of birth 18.05.1984

nationality Maltese (EU)

current residence Rotterdam bsn 3943.11.140

phone +31 (0) 686158773 email kriccc@gmail.com

address Schilderstraat 26b, 3011ES, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

university of malta; bachelor of Architecture & Civil Engineering (Hons.) Dissertation: Presentation, Representation and the Present - A study of Architectural representation in the 20th Century. Thesis: Design of a connection node in Fort St. Elmo, Malta – Part of a regeneration Scheme in the capital; Valletta.

Sep 2005 - Jan 2006

università degli Studi di Bologna, Italy; Faculty of Architecture and Restoration Part of an Erasmus exchange programme.

skills application software Auto CAD

Google Sketchup Pro Adobe Creative Suit MS Office 3D Studio Max Cinema 4D Artlantis Studio Rhino 3d

languages English (native)

Maltese (native) Italian (very fluent)

other Photography, Graphic Design, Branding, Painting, Woodworking.

European driving license category ‘B’

personal profile A highly motivated; creative

Architect with 3 years experience in the built Architectural field. Christian is excellent in the formation of concept ideas to the detail design involved until project realisation.

objective Constantly aware of latest design

trends Christian is looking for a career that satisfies his creative nature, and his crave for new experiences within a strong team.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Self Practicing Badel Block Regeneration

Zagreb, Croatia (2012) International Competition Regeneration of an old Industrial block

EL House

Mosta, Malta (2011) Private Commission A commission to design and apply for all required permits for the construction of a 2 storey residence above an existing terraced house. (Status: under construction)

Up to 35, Student Housing

Athens, Greece (2009) International Design Competition Published in the UP to 35 competition and exhibition Cataloge

Artfund Pavilion

Woking, UK (2009) International Design Competition Design of a temporary Pavilion using a prefabrication system.

TBA Periti

Sep 2008 - Apr 2011

Design Architect at one of the most prolific Architectural and Structural design offices in Malta. Worked on a variety of designs from small residential units to multi-million € complexes.

Life Sciences Centre San Gwann, Malta (2011) Design of a Life Sci-

ences campus. Responsible for façade design, 3d modelling and presentation material for client.

ICT University Building Msida, Malta (2010-11) Responsible for the

Ggantija Heritage Park Island of Gozo, Malta (2009)

International Design Competition Part of a team responsible for research, design and production of all required 3d Models,drawings and images.

TBA Periti

June 2007 - Sep 2007 Internship

Fort Cambridge Residential Development

Sliema, Malta Preparation of drawings for planning authority

Fort Chambray Residential Development Island of Gozo, Malta A residential development within a 17th Century fortification.

Responsible for planning circulation & designing/modelling external stair cores.

WORKSHOPS EASA 2004

Lille, France (Student) The European Architecture Students

Assembly (EASA) is a platform for exchange of ideas and knowledge for European students of architecture.

S.A.C.E.S Workshop (Society of Architecture & Civil Engineering Students Workshop)

Malta, 2008/09/10 (Tutor Architect) led a group of architecture students in a yearly workshop organised by the Maltese society of architecture students.

GRAPHIC DESIGN Time for Architecture 2005 Branding

(Client: Chamber of Architects, Malta) Design of design of lobbies and preparation of tender drawlogo, brochures and other promotional material ings for internal and external finishes for an Architecture festival.

Fort Cambridge Conservation Project Sliema, Malta (2010) Restoration and adapta-

tion of a 19th Century British fort into a catering and entertainment establishment. Responsible for historic research, planning and production of drawings.

Marsalforn Waterfront Regeneration Project Island of Gozo, Malta (2009)

Time for Architecture 2006 Branding

(Client: Chamber of Architects, Malta) Design

of logo, brochures and other promotional material for an architecture festival. Logo featured on front page of ‘The Architect’; a seasonal magazine published by the Chamber of Architects

Holy Cow (LVQR 40th Anniversary Poster)

International design Competition, 2011 A commemorative graphic design competition Local Design Competition Part of a team respon- organised by designboom.com and LVQR (la vache qui rit) sible for research, design and production of all required drawings and images.

Moleskinerie Logo

Logo design Competition, 2011 Design of a logo for a blog

PRODUCT DESIGN zoo bang!es

Jewellery design (2011) Produced from 100% reclaimed wood, the designs are inspired from various animals . So far zoo bang!es have been cut, sanded and shaped by hand but studies to produce these bangles using cnc machines are underway.

INTERESTS Voluntary Work S.A.C.E.S (Society of Architecture & Civil Engineering Students) Committee Member Oct 2003 - Oct 2007

Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam Sep 2011

Motel Mozaique Apr 2012

Other

Very interested in art, design, photography, music and literature. Has a passion for travelling and experiencing different cultures.

REFERENCES “... Chris proved to be a very valuable addition to the office, bringing a thoughtful and considered approach to design issues. He combined his design skills with a sound technical understanding of the construction process.”

Prof. Alex Torpiano

Dean; Faculty of the Built Environment Partner; TBA Periti

References available upon request.

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PAVILION FOR PUBLIC CONNECTION

LIFE SCIENCES CENTRE

Thesis Project

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Design and build Tender 2010

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BADEL BLOCK, ZAGREB

International Ideas Competition

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International Design Competition

GGANTIJA HERITAGE PARK 2009

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THE EL HOUSE

REGENERATION OF MARSALFORN WATERFRONT

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Private Commission

National Ideas Competition

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International Design Competition

UP TO 35, STUDENT HOUSING

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THE ART FUND PAVILION

ZOO BANG!ES

International Design Competition

Product Design/Jewellery

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Poster Design Competition

HOLY COW, ON LVQR’S 90TH ANNIVERSARY 2011

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MOLESKINERIE LOGO COMPETITION

Logo Design Competition

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Thesis

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Valletta, Malta

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The Connection to Thinking Design of a Public Connection Pavilion to Edward de Bono’s PALACE OF THINKING This Project is about the regeneration of Fort St. Elmo and its’ environs. Fort St. Elmo is situated in the north of Valletta; Malta’s Capital, at the tip of the peninsula; flanked by both Marsamxett and the Grand Harbour.

Throughout the years it was part of various military victories such as the triumph over the Ottoman fleet during the great Siege of 1556.

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Built by the Knights of St. John and the people of Malta in less than a year, it kept evolving until the British Military service left the Maltese islands in the late 1970s. Up to recently the main star-shaped fort has been used as a police academy, while its’ ancillary facilities have been used as stores and workshops. Today this military architecture gem is neglected and one can say that it is in a dilapidated condition.

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Outside the fortified walls, the area is predominated with residential blocks. The Mediterranean Conference Centre, a block of government offices and a small tourist attraction break this trend, however, these are not enough to generate the sufficient urban activity such a location deserves.

Initially the problems within the area where identified. A Masterplan was proposed to provide solutions for the site. The envisaged solutions must blend in a harmoniously to the existing context while improving the activity around the area. The second part involved designing a structure which was part of the envisaged uses. Similarly, the architectural additions placed in different areas of the Fort and it’s environs had to respect and blend in wit the existing fabric.

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Satellite Image of Malta Aerial View of Fort St. Elmo Valletta and Adjacencies Valletta and St. Elmo from opposite shores and cities

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Fort Manuel Marsamxett Harbour

Fort Ricasoli

Fort Rinella

Grand Harbour

Fort St. Angelo

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a Offices / Government Dept / Ministries b

Industrial / Power plants / Warehouses

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Social Centres / Churches / Convents / Hospitals + Clinics / Schools / Geriatric Centres

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Entertainment / Catering / Clubs / Bars

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Transformations improving mobility to the City Valletta’s main problem lies in it’s urban activity stops half way of its longitudinal length; where the current parliament building is found 1 .

Valletta’s topography does not favour pedestrian movement within the city. However, a bigger obstacle lies in the location of the City’s entry points, which are all located at the South-Western part of the City 2 . Being a peninsula limits the access points over land considerably. The evident solution was to create access to Valletta at different locations around it’s perimeter with a main transport hub at the tip of the Peninsula; Fort St. Elmo 2 . This solution would generate an urban circulation along the whole peninsula; similar to a dual mechanism 1 . This would extend Valletta’s activity to its’ perimeter, thereby including fort St. Elmo and its’ bastions 3 .

This solution also creates the possibility of an intricate public transport network using ferries and water taxis in the two harbours flanking the city. This would greatly reduce the commuting from cities and towns around the harbours.

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The Masterplan Turning a Fort into a Palace

In 2008, Edward de Bono, one of Malta’s most prominent thinkers and a worldrenowned author on creative thinking, has proposed the siting of a Palace of Thinking in Malta, a building where ideas would be generated. The following is an abstract from an article published in The Times of Malta in October 2008.

launched to give the island the significance it deserves and attract thinkers to come up with creative ideas for public policy and other areas.

He suggests that other countries could appoint a “thinking ambassador” to stay in Malta permanently to offer their creative input.

“I have had discussions regarding the feasibility of establishing such a palace in Malta...

“If Malta does not prove possible then the palace will be located in Spain, Italy or Latvia, which has shown interest.

“It would be a pity if Malta missed out on this unique opportunity,” he warns.

The idea is to re-brand Malta as the Creative Think Tank of the world and should be done next year as part of the EU’s Year of Creativity.

Prof. de Bono argues that the Maltese are a highly intelligent people and that the Year of Creativity provides a perfect and unique opportunity for Malta to become the world De Bono’s idea of a Palace of Thinking in centre for new ideas.

Malta is an ideal solution for the masterHe explains that the palace would be an imposing and iconic structure that would be plan. Besides solving the urban problems

Palace of Thinking

Public Connection Residences Military Park Mediatheque Theatre

around Fort St. Elmo, one had to find a proper use worthy of such an important part of the Maltese heritage. A Palace dedicated to thinking is an ideal proposal.

The whole masterplan revolves around the Palace of Thinking; a role assigned to the oldest part of the military complex; the Star shaped fort. Around the military complex, the Palace of Thinking would also have ancillery facilities. Residences for the ‘Thinking Ambassadors’ would be situated in what is know as Lower st. Elmo, in warehouses built by Grandmaster Pinto in the early 1700s. More residences would be placed on the roof of these warehouses, also known as Pinto Stores.

A pavilion for a better public connection to the Palace of Thinking is also found in the parade ground of Lower St. Elmo. A mediatheque intrinsically connected to Lower St. Elmo is positioned in a ditch below one of the ramparts of the main fortification.

The masterplan also includes the design of a theatre which would replace a government building outside fort St. Elmo. All the mentioned uses and facilities would be enclosed by a Military Park.

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Ferry Terminal Entrance to St. Elmo from the Ferry Terminal Public Plaza (Parade Ground) Connection Pavilion Catering Terrace Seating Roof Garden Residences Military Park Zone Palace of Thinking Mediatheque Zone Ditch Exit to Valletta

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The New Parade Grounds remodelling space into a piazza

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Residential Flow

Residences Res. Common Areas Commercial/Retail Public Core Entertainment Administration Connection Pavilion

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A Connection Program

Creating an experience from a Connection The Pavilion is a connection between Lower St. Elmo and the Palace of Thinking found in the main fort. While lower St. Elmo is just 3.25m above sea level, the Palace of Thinking is situated several metres above. A connection between these two levels in the form of ramps already exists, however, their condition and accessibility makes it very difficult to work as a public link. This created the opportunity to design a new connection in the same position using parts of the existing ramps and entering the Palace of Thinking through the same breach in the bastions.

Instead of creating a faster connection through a vertical link, a series of interconnected spaces with different level of public use are conceived.

The higher the level of the space, the less public it becomes because of the nature of its use.

These spaces are terraced over the existing ramp and connect the 3-dimensional space beneath the fortifications in a very intricate manner. In order to get to the Palace of Thinking; one has to go through all the spaces. The spaces and links create a symbolic journey to get to enlightenment.

Although the pavilion contains different levels of public use this is not meant to discourage the use

of the Palace of Thinking facilities by the general public. On the contrary, they ease the flow of the general public through multiple levels. The pavilion is envisioned as a catalyst for the public to come closer to Palace and encourage them to be more thinkful.

Entrance to Palace Plaza Level

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Entrance Lobby Lounge Area Utilities Secondary Entrance Lift Res. Apartment Stairs/Seating Bar Area Entrance from Lift Passage to Kitchen Lounge(Mixing Area) Lobby(Accession Rm) Archive/Library Elevated Study Area Viewing Gallery Elevated Passage Roof Garden Entrance to Palace

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First Degree Public Area Lectures/Debates/Bar/Cafe

Second Degree Public Area Private Discussions/Bar/Cafe

Kitchen + Stores

Food Preperation Area

Archive + Library Research/Reading

Accession Room

Direct link to Archive + Palace

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the internal links between vaults. A passage way supported by elegant iron columns was created onto the facade for every level and windows were stripped down into doors to make the vaults accessible from the facade.

Restoring the Historical Facades to Throughout the years, the passage ways and their supports became unreliable because of their original Beauty neglect and lack of maintenance. This proWhen the Royal British army took over posal suggests that the passage ways should Fort St. Elmo they transformed the Pinto be removed to give the facade its original Stores into barracks. They adapted the site power while the doors are retained so as to re-configured the structure by turning each be true to the history of the structure. vault into an isolated space and blocked

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WCs/Utility Bar Area WCs Lounge Area Archive Elevated Study Area Elevated Passage

The connectivity within the pavilion is primarily based on stairs and ramps. This is due to the fact that the structure is planned on a ramp; a space which uninterruptedly changes in level. As you enter the pavilion from either entrances, you are greeted by a prominent staircase. This space is the most public area within the pavilion. The stairs is used primarily as a vertical link but also

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doubles as tiered seating for public lectures, debates and performances. The rest of the pavilion is interconnected by ramps. These ramps enhance the users experience and transform it into a stimulating experience. The main ramp that is suspended over the main lobby has a very important programmatic aspect. The ramp doubles as a link and a buffer to a zone where the public can exchange ideas and discuss in a more intimate setting. This ramp while eases multilevel circulation but simultaneously acts as a barrier due to its’ length. This automatically makes the Mixing Chamber an ideal space for thorough discussion.

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“I’m in a good position to do it because I’m the world leader in creative thinking. And Malta is the ideal place.”

Dr. Edward de Bono

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Badel Block, Zagreb Regeneration of an Industrial Treasure

The Badel Block played a significant role in Zagreb’s industrial development. Our challenge has been to imagine a new use that would highlight the block’s identity. The block is located in the midst of downtown Zagreb. It is proposed that the Badel Factory becomes the centrepiece among the cluster of new and existing buildings dedicated to galleries, media, restaurants and creative business.

The Perimeter Wall The proposal executes the desires of the site, its development potential, and the need for public space. A clear direction to maximise public space was reinforced by the creation of

3 facades giving onto 3 main streets. With the newly created piazza all the uses have a frontage, either onto the main streets or onto this new hub of activities.

As a starting point the perimeter wall took off at a height of 6 storeys to match the adjacent structures and a maximum depth of 12m. This depth is ideal for natural light infiltration, ensuring that internal spaces of offices, houses, public and communal facilities are all bathed in natural light.

The concept stems from the idea of an introvert type of architecture. One that looks up to

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perimeter wall. The volume of the wall is to hold the program of the site redevelopment.

The overall volume is moulded, pulled and pushed, thereby accommodating the program within. The scale is reduced and a clear division of public space, in the void areas, whereas other social and private and communal facilities in the modules is achieved.

The perimeter wall also maximizes the use and the prominence of Badel block which has

International Ideas Competition

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Zagreb, Croatia

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Vlaska

Subiceva

Derencinova Maticeva

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BADEL GORINCA FAÇADE

NORTHERN FAÇADE

MINIMUM FOOTPRINT = M

BADEL GORINCA FAÇADE

Minimum Footprint = Maximum Open Space

MINIMUM FOOTPRINT = MAXIMUM OPEN SPACE

NORTHERN FAÇADE

RETAIL

BADEL

RESIDENTIAL

Program Distribution

GORINCA FAÇADE

NORTHERN FAÇADE

CULTURE + LEISURE NORTHERN FAÇADE

COMMERCIAL

BADEL GORINCAPROGRAM FAÇADE DISTRIBUTION ON SITE

MINIMUM FOOTPRINT = MAXIMUM OPEN SPACE

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RESIDENTIAL

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CULTURE + LEISURE COMMERCIAL

the Badel factory, and idealizes it into the monument/sculpture or statue that lies in the heart of a European piazza. The wall is built as if to initially mimic a protective fort simply so that the whole development revolves around the ‘monument’. The block is then elevated and the program hovers so that the fort is transformed and now starts welcoming life and people in and out of the NORTHERN FAÇADE piazza, hence breathing life into it and transmuting it into a destination BADEL for all.

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CULTURE + LEISURE COMMERCIAL MINIMUM FOOTPRINT = MAXIMUM OPEN SPACE

Central Railway Station

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How can an industrial site be transformed into a 24/7 activity hub?

The Program

The idea is to create an urban space rather than one main building. Instead of proposing a single landmark building and use, we proposed to create a piazza within the Badel block and transform the awkward position of the Badel Factory and adjacent accretions into the centrepiece. This new piazza will create new possibilities for every conceivable activity, ranging from open air theatre, public meeting space, conferences, festivals, markets, film shows and many more.

Different uses within the wall create different zones, areas and feelings that can all be experienced in this newly formed plaza. A mixed-use hybrid of residential, commercial, retail, culture and leisure uses cohabit together in one block. A cross breed of culture, commerce, working and living is achieved with uses that range from galleries, libraries, restaurants and cafes, residential homes, life long learning facilities with ample green, landscaped areas.

The program ranges from open to flexible pans, to tailor-made units; from public programs to private residences; from vibrant urban spaces to peaceful green gardens; from cool industrial to warm and refined. Single uses blend gently into one another and the transition is eased and characterized by outdoor green spaces.

The Gorinca building is stripped from all accretions retaining the façade in its entirety. The glory of which can be better appreciated from within the development as it now shelters a multi use, versatile, event space. This can be used simply as an extension to the Subiceva Market or rented out

as a versatile open or closed event space with a unique, historic backdrop of the Gorinca façade.

The Badel factory is restored and admired in all it’s grandeur. It houses a futuristic use, and one that can be enjoyed by all the community alike. The volume is designed in such a way as to appreciate the Badel’s industrial volume in all its’ glory. To the left of the site a community centre fans to-

wards the Badel block. This houses a youth and teen centre, childcare facilities and life long learning spaces.

Office spaces are flexible and can hold conference rooms, meeting spaces as well as smaller, intimate offices. The use of communal auditoria, conference halls and meeting rooms will promote intentional and serendipitous interaction, cultural cohesion and sharing of resources.

Badel Extension, Volume Evolution

EXISTING RESIDENTIAL TOWER BEHIND BADEL FACTORY NEW MEDIA LIBRARY

NEW MEDIA GALLERY

EXISTING RESIDENTIAL TOWER BEHIND BADEL FACTORY

EXISTING RESIDENTIAL TOWER BEHIND BADEL FACTORY NEW MEDIA LIBRARY

NEW MEDIA GALLERY

NEW MEDIA LIBRARY

NEW MEDIA GALLERY

MEDIA LIBRARY PUSHED TO ALLOW NORTH LIGHT IN THE LIBRARY AND WARM SOUTH SUN IN THE EXISTING TALL RESIDENTIAL TOWER & THE NEW LIBRARY

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Social/Community Dining Facility Bar Residential Offices Shopping/Retail Cinema Media Library Movie Projections Spa/Sunbathing

The Badel factory is restored and admired in all it’s grandeur.

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View of the sunken Shopping Plaza with the Community Centre in the background View of the Elevated Green Space View of the Urban Room

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URBAN ROOM

MULTI-LEVEL MULTI-LEVEL LANDSCAPE PLAZA LANDSCAPE PLAZA The Flexible layout & proportion of the URBAN ROOM allows for a myriad possible activities to take place

THE FLEXIBLE LAYOUT AND PROPORTION OF THE URBAN ROOM ALLOWS FOR A MYRAID OF ACTIVITIES TO hovering TAKE PLACE Public Roof Top

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Better views from above Urban Room. Possibility of screening movies and other public activities on roof top.

FASHION SHOW

FLEA MARKET

BETTER VIEWS FROM PUBLIC ROOF TOP HOVERING ABOVE URBAN ROOMMOVIES. POSSIBILITY OF SCREENING MOVIES ON ROOF TOP.

THE FLEXIBLE LAYOUT AND PROPORTION OF THE URBAN ROOM ALLOWS FOR A MYRAID OF ACTIVITIES TO TAKE PLACE

Fashion Show FASHION SHOW

THE FLEXIBLE LAYOUT AND PROPORTION OF THE URBAN ROOM ALLOWS FOR A MYRAID OF ACTIVITIES TO TAKE PLACE FASHION SHOW

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GalaDINNER Dinner GALA

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Festival Party FESTIVAL PARTY

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Design & Build Tender

2010

San Gwann, Malta

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Life Sciences Centre (Bio-Malta Campus)

Bio-Malta Campus will be a knowledge cluster between the University of Malta, Malta’s National public hospital and the Life Sciences industry.

It will initially consist of four key buildings, which will provide 10,000m2 of space and 3,500m2 of incubation facilities.

The Campus will also include a multifunctional conference and meeting facilities, intended to support the continuing educational and professional development of scientists, researchers and medical health professionals.

The commission regarded specifically the design of a holistic facade concept, that could be easily adapted to the Life Sciences buildings and surrounding landscape, forming the masterplan. Keeping in mind the Maltese climate and that most of the research buildings are literally sealed and artificially ventilated, the design emphasised on great environmental considerations.

Each facade is designed and moulded appropriately for the orientation it is facing.

Incubation Centre

Conference Centre

Lab Buildings 1 & 2 LS1 / LS2

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San Gwann

University Campus

Bio-Malta Campus

National Public Hospital

“The development of a Life Sciences Centre represents a giant step towards developing Malta into a truly regional centre of excellence in the life sciences and bio-medical industry,� Minister of Finance

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LS4 Life S c iences Conf erence C e n t re South facing Panels are covered in Photovoltaic cells to make builduing self sustainable

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Mosta Valletta

Commission for Private Residence

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Mosta, Malta

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EL House The 2 storey home was designed for a Maltese family in Mosta; a small town surrounded by country side in the heart of Malta.

Light and quality of space were set as major priority in the design and programming. Located on top of a 2 storey terraced house, the new development turned the typical Maltese house configuration upside-down and placed the living quarters on top the sleeping quarters. This allows the country views to be enjoyed by all the users of the house from the terrace and common living space.

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- Shaft (Light/Ventilation) - Bedroom - Bathroom - Circulation

Typical local Programming around a Ventilation Shaft

- Natural Light

Modified Programming around Ventilation Shaft

Light & Ventilation Shaft

Level 0 - Existing

Level 1 - Existing

Views from Terrace & Living Area

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Typical local Vertical Programming ACCESS

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3rd Party Property

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design PORTFOLIO International Design Competition Project Type

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2009

Xaghra, Island of Gozo, Malta

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Ggantija Temples

Ggantija Heritage Park Enhancing the Visitor’s Experience The Ggantija Neolithic View 1 temple complex in Gozo, Malta is one of the oldest and historically significant man-made structures on Earth. It is estimated to be more than 5000 years old. Ġgantija is made up of two temples built side by side View 2 enclosed within a single massive boundary wall. It attracts around 150,000 visitors a year.

The design contest required design proposals for: an interpretation centre (and “exit” building) incorporating all amenities and View 3 interpretation facilities, a welcoming orientation point to the cultural resources in Xagħra, a walkway to connect the interpretation centre to the temple and landscaping works.

The interpretation centre is View 4 a celebration of the local stone; the same material with which the temples are constructed. The island of Gozo is well known for the brilliant stone masons which are capable to work and View 5

carve masterpieces from the local stone; however, today this craft is either being lost or transformed into invalid imitations which recall nothing from the original typical works. In reaction to this the design attempts to restore the local tradition of stone work and to blend it with contemporary methods of fabrication.

CNC and milling machines would carve out the angular faces and oversized patterns from local stone blocks.

Ultimately the scope of the design is to prepare the visitors for a deep spiritual experience.

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Building is squeezed to allow the landscape inside

The Volume is pushed forming a Shelter & a Main Entrance

permanent display

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Green zones act as a buffer & add privacy so visitor can start a spiritual journey towards the temples

Roof is slit to allow controlled north light inside the exhibition spaces

A Plan is carved out according to the natural flow of the site

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“Through this project, we will give Ggantija what it deserves as one of Malta’s most important sites,” Mr. Joe Said, Heritage Malta

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National Competition

2010

Marsalforn, Island of Gozo, Malta

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Regeneration of the Marsalforn Waterfront The design philosophy builds on the objectives set out by the Competition Design Brief to build on Marsalforn’s potential as one of the main tourist attractions in Gozo that offers mixed uses

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and multiple attractions along Marsalforn Waterfront, from public bathing to fishing and catering to pleasure craft facilities. The master plan seeks to define a series of interlinked nodes and spaces that have defining features and are individually distinct from one another, but that work together in a wholesome and comprehensive manner. The design starts at the higher north-western extents with a landscaped green lung, and progressively works its way down along a semi-green pedestrian route and waterfront promenade and green pockets throughout Marsalforn valley, to become more urban eastwards, characterized by hard landscaping and urban furniture elements. The continuous presence of water, together with a consistent paving pattern and individual elements, colours and textures, contribute together to tie in all the different areas together within a consistent and holistic design theme.

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new single-lane, single span concrete bridge

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1 Floating timber pontoons 2 Double Lane/ Single Span Concrete Bridge 3 Single Lane/ Single Span Concrete Bridge 4 Foot paths

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1. View of Wave Chambers 2. Landscaping above Wave Chambers 3. Section through Wave Chambers

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terraced seating/ diving platforms waterpolo pitch/ pool

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International Design Competition

2009

Woking, Surrey, UK

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Light Box Gallery

Woking

THE ART FUND PAVILION

the light source, the seating, the exhibition stands and the continuous link with the immediate environment of the pavilion.

The natural extension of the pavilion into its surroundings makes it highly accessible and flexible in terms of accommodating even larger parties and events than originally planned. In fact, its systematic moduVersatility is the keyword throughout. From larity would also lend itself easily to future day to night, from on to off, from in to out: extensions should the need arise; all parts are just disassembled and stacked horizonall through a simple push/pull system of tally upon each move. User interaction is interlocking solids and voids.

The program offers a multitude of aesthetic promoted through the facility of movement of the blocks and the endless array of forms options depending on the required activity and function. The solid and more fixed part achievable. A vertical zig-zag of blocks invites guests to climb to the roof level for a of the structure is a perforated frame into which modular voids play a different game different perspective of a space that promupon each assembly. These smaller units are ises to be different upon the next visit.

FACIT cassettes are used throughout for walls. These are built out of panels each composed of 8 modules, hence facilitating both handling and construction

The roof is constructed using the regular FACIT system

Like drawers, the doors slide in and out with a push/pull action, allowing the flow of visitors inside the pavilion.

Drawers slide into the walls, in a flexible way continuously allowing the pavilion to morph into the desired form.

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The drawers are closed using either poly-carbonate or wood panels. These control the way light flows into the pavilion.

Exploded detailed diagram of a typical wall panel/drawer assembly.

Exhibition Space Scale 1:100

Formal Presentation Space Scale 1:100

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When totally shut the pavilion covers the requested area of 35 sq m.

However, ANYONE can deliberately change the appearance of the pavilion according to their needs or preference, simply by pushing/pulling the drawers in the walls and doors.

Visitors and users are all welcome to change the pavilion’s volume, hence the experience becomes interactive, surprising and spontaneous.

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Some drawers double up as a ladder allowing people on the roof.

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International Competition

2009

Athens, Greece

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Plot 34

The project tries to explore and interpret the viral scope through a very common contemporary theme; Virtual Social Networking.

Taking this modern medium to its roots really clarifies the proposed parallel with viral growth; social networking is a structure which connects individuals who are related by different types of interdependencies. It grows organically while still being relative to the participation levels of its users, just like a virus that grows seemingly sporadically but in reality is fed and controlled by a number of external factors.

The programme tries to realise the virtual notion of social networking by creating settings within which the students are almost forced to interact with one another; at least visually. This is created by carving the skyline to follow the lines of vision from the individual blocks to maximise the amount of people and therefore activities one could see from each roof. This concave profile is in turn reflected in the way the ground floor is shaped, while acting as the private garden of each unit it is also a means of relating to the others on a more relaxed, serene level. By schematically opening the ground floor the users gain more prospect of their surroundings while enjoying their privacy and still having the option of interacting with their neighbours at leisure.

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PRODUCT DESIGN

zoo bang!es Product Design/Fashion Item Project Type 2011 Year Fun, big and bold the zoo bang!e was a product designed from 100% reclaimed wood.

The shapes vary according to the animal or bird of choice. So far a Tucan, a Giraffe, a Whale and a Frog have been designed and sculpted out of unique pieces of otherwise discarded wood. The bangles provide an ergonomic fit that is meant to fall low on the wrist.

So far zoo bang!es have been cut, sanded and shaped by hand but studies to produce these bangles using cnc machines are underway.

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BRANDING & GRAPHIC DESIGN Poster Design Competition

2011

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HOLY COW On LVQR’s 90th Anniversary The image is derived from a combination of urban language and divine/mythological characters. ‘Holy cow’ is a slang phrase usually used to express awe and surprise. Cows are also considered sacred in Hinduism amongst other religions.

The poster is a humorous combination of both, depicting the iconic, red Laughing Cow as a deity surrounded by symbols that remind us of LVQR’s dairy goodness.

Molskinerie Logo Competition

The idea behind this Moleskinerie logo is to combine a classical feature from the Moleskine notebook; the rounded corner of the pages, to a more contemporary typeface suitable for a blog. The geometry of the typeface is a combination of perpendicular intersections at different angles. Each and every intersection is curved as the corner of the notebook pages.

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