PORTFOLIO 2021-2024 DENISE F. CENINA
CONTENT
01 SHUMË PARKU Urban renewal proposal in Tirana, Albania
02 CREATION HEIGHTS Housing and urban renewal proposal in Ottawa, Canada
03 THE ESPLANADE Conservation and urban renewal proposal in Muskoka, Canada
02 GRAPHIC DESIGN Miscellaneous graphic design projects
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bird feeder lamposts
vulpia myuros (tall grass)
modular chair to picnic bench
SHUMË PARKU
1. SHUMË PARKU
Shumë Parku, or Multi Park in Albanian, proposes a variety and series of programming that aims to encourage people in the surrounding community to connect. The development of the land West of Stacioni i Trenit caters to all residents of Tirana, from flora to fauna, to people of all ages. Multi-purpose spaces and installations allow adaptability to the user, to the current environment and time.
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This rendering depicts a seating area in the Path ‘n Play zone.
This project was completed collaboration with Shela Lamug.
Global Perspectives Studio
2024, Tirana, Albania
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Site analysis: Albanian flora and fauna, third places, mushroom mania, building markers, desire paths, and proximity to transit. Ideas: farm-to-table, market renewal, and context-based zoning
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road
elevated pathway
path
existing
50m
proposed
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Green Nursery This form of urban farming allows for food production and possible disaster shelters. Four different garden bed types are accessible to all user types including shelter for animals.
Path ‘n Play Preserving the existing meadows lets the animals continue to roam while also letting users enjoy nature. Boardwalk nodes have seating and art display areas.
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Outdoor Seating The elevated pathway turns into seating when leading into Shumë Parku. Platforms allow for public performances
Play ‘n Path The court leaves room for recreational sports, public art, and adaptable play structures
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Bell Pepper
Tomato
Mushroom
Potato
Pomegranate
Orange
Lemon
Mulberry
Fig
Olive
Plant Schedule Varying native plants with different in-season harvest times are planted throughout the site for botanical variety and constant produce.
Garden Bed Types Garden users can interact with the garden in a multitude of ways, whether it is to harvest, care for plants, or rest. This includes wheelchair users and animals alike.
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Adaptable Benches Furnitures are non-permanent fixtures to allow for users to interact with them how they see fit. Solo seats can fold the back down and 6 can form into a circular picnic table.
Low-light Pollution Bird Feeder Lampposts These lampposts feature downward-facing bowl shapes to minimize light pollution and upward-facing bowls for birds to perch and feed from.
Mushroom Mania Multiple fixtures are mushroom-themed to fit with Tirana’s existing affinity for mushrooms. For hotter weather, the market has sprinklers with water dispensers for bottles and animals at the bottom. Additional lampposts are also low-light pollution and mushroomshaped.
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glass blocks for natural light and walls Disaster Relief Scenario In the case of a natural disaster, the pavilions in the centre of the Green Nursery can adapt to emergency shelters. Each one can fit up to 24 people. Its location also allows for direct access to garden-grown food.
emergency shelter
Green Nursery Pavilion Rods on the pavilion can hold emergency curtains for additional shelter and privacy.
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water collection
food resources
Path ‘n Play Structures The netted structures in the play structure area of the site also have wall and roof adaptability for disaster scenarios.
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CREATION HEIGHTS
2. CREATION HEIGHTS
Formerly known as Confederation Heights, this housing and urban development proposal revolves around the ideas of creation and production. It aims to address growing concerns for housing and increasing urbanization in Ottawa. Situated within the city limits yet only about 8 kilometres from the downtown core, the goal for Creation Heights is also to maintain comfortable living environments and to introduce vibrant surroundings.
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This entry will focus on the repurposing of the Sir Charles Tupper Building from an office building to a residential building.
This project was completed collaboration with Amani Hamzeh.
Housing Studio
2023, Ottawa, Canada
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Ideas: the existing Sir Charles Tupper Building (SCTB) to inform building grid, stepped-down buildings facing south for green roofs, and native Ontario plants (marsh marigold, crab apple, and spring beauty).
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Heron Road
oad
Riverside R
50m
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Before and After The existing site of the SCTB and proposal
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Building Section Typical section of a repurposed SCTB into a residential building (formerly an office)
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Bachelor Unit
One Bedroom Unit
Two Bedroom Unit
Three Bedroom Unit
Accessible Unit
Unit Type legend This is a legend of unit size and types by colour.
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Typical Floor Plan This plan is a typical layout of the different unit types with the SCTB as a multi unit residential building instead of an office. This proposal aims to use what is existing.
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2023 Ottawa Rental Market Unit Types (out of 72k units)
Building Unit Breakdown (Total 317 Units)
15% Accessible Units
Data and Unit Breakdown The SCTB unit breakdown is inspired by the 2023 Ottawa Rental Market Survey to meet demands: Studio Units: 51 One Bedroom Units: 124 Two Bedroom Units: 132 Three Bedroom Units: 10 Accessible Units: 48 Total Units: 317
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Interior and exterior views of the units
2. CREATION HEIGHTS
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Studio 30 m²
One Bedroom 50 m²
Two Bedroom 70 m²
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100 mm glass 2.4 mm argon gas 100 mm glass
2. CREATION HEIGHTS
100 mm steel panel 38 mm air barrier moisture barrier 102 mm polystyrene insulation vapour barrier 6 mm sheathing 152 mm batt insulation vapour barrier 16 mm gypsum
100 mm glass 2.4 mm argon gas 100 mm glass
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Views on greenhouse rooftops at night
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ESPLANADE
3. ESPLANADE
Esplanade aims to support local and tourist activity by providing the site with new and interactive infrastructure while respecting existing natural conditions. The site endorses recreation, diversity, and immersiveness without compromising the well-being of the community and its rich history. By introducing a variety of connections, The Esplanade encourages different modes of transportation while maximizing pedestrian walkability. Along with maintaining shorelines and wetland zones, the plan gives rise to green energy and water management through its infrastructure to create an increasingly sustainable site.
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This rendering depicts a bird’s eye perspective of the Esplanade site and the loop.
This project was completed collaboration with Niyati Bhatt.
Urbanism Studio 3
2022, Muskoka, Canada
in
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200m 3. ESPLANADE
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Landuse Plan
Greenspace Plan
Detached Homes
Preserved
Townhomes
Public
Multi-unit Residential
Private
Institutional and Recreational Residential with Commercial at Base Office
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Circulation Diagrams: Pedestrian
3. ESPLANADE
Cyclist
Transit
Car
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RESIDENTIAL WITH COMMERCIAL AT GRADE
SIDEWALK 4.4 m
BIKE 1.4 m
PARKING 2.5 m
DRIVING LANE 3m
DRIVING LANE 3m
PARKING 2.5 m
BIKE 1.4 m
SIDEWALK 4.4 m
RESIDENTIAL WITH COMMERCIAL AT GRADE
Section at the end of the loop and street section
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Summer season view on the loop
3. ESPLANADE
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Winter season view on the loop
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View of the Ceremonial Circle
3. ESPLANADE
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View on the loop at the marsh
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Poster of the Atlanta Murmuration installation
Potential NCC waterfront bistro
4. MISC GRAPHIC DESIGN
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Central Experimental Farm urban development strategies
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THANK YOU. 2021-2024 DENISE F. CENINA