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hejsa!

Jeg er arkitekt MAA i Odense med to års erfaring og en baggrund i “architectural engineering”. Jeg har arbejdet med de fleste projektfaser inden for bolig, erhverv, hotelbranchen, nybyggeri, konstruktion og masterplaner.

Med et speciale i “liveable urbanism” fra min kandidat har jeg en forståelse for, hvordan man skaber arkitektur, der fremmer livskvalitet og bæredygtighed. Desuden har jeg stor erfaring med 3D BIM-projektering (Revit) og Adobe Creative Suite-programmer. Min ingeniørbaggrund har også givet mig en struktureret og systematisk tilgang til projektgennemførelse. Så jeg ubesværet kan kombinere kreativitet med funktionel præcision for at skabe designs.

Jeg har et stærkt blik for visuel kommunikation og nyder at skabe præsentationer og grafisk materiale.

Endvidere taler jeg flydende engelsk og arabisk og er god til dansk.

Jeg ser frem til at høre fra jer og håber, at I vil tage mig i betragtning til en uddybende samtale. Jeg håber at udvikle mine evner som arkitekt ved at bidrage til jeres succes.

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GF plan_COMMUNITY CHORUS The proposal seeks to create strong relationships between the elderly community and the school children, resulting in educational benefits for the children and improved well-being for the elders through a range of activities. When deciding upon materials, it was important to compliment the historic fabric by using solid and monolithic materials, but also ensuring the sustainability of the building through its thermal efficiency and its ability to adapt in the future.

Therefore, the structure is built with solid materials and lightweight internal divides using Hempcrete. Also, a leave no trace construction approach is adopted, so that the historic fabric can be returned to its existing state which is the responsible way to approach the historic existing structure.

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Green Roof Soil for planting Substrate Layer Drainage Board Protection Layer Insulation Vapour Control Layer Roof Deck Firring Joist Hempcrete Blocks Roof

Gutter Louvres

Joint Angle Bracket

Glulam ExposedBeam Artists Studio

The relationship between the new glass roofing and the historical wall.

20mm decking 120mm Hempcrete insulation 30mm firring 170mm timber joists

Exposed Hempcrete

Plywood Cladding

EXISTING WALL

D o u l e G l a z e d Lime Plaster

Floor 50mm Finish and Sand Layer 100mm Hempcrete Blocks Water Vapour Insulation 200mm Gravel Exterior Hempcrete Wall 20mm Finish Water Vapour Insulation 120mm Studs 200mm Hempcrete Blocks 12mm Finsih

Introduction of a new entrance from The Pound alongside NW facade.

Artist Sutdio

Interior Wall 12mm Lime Plaster 100mm Hempcrete insulation 12mm Plywood Foam Glass Blocks Drain Pipe

section+visual_COMMUNITY CHORUS The studio spaces allow the elderly community to enhance their well-being through art and provide a source of income. The informal spaces provide integration between the school children and the elderly through interaction whilst keeping in touch with the historical elements of the existing ruins.

Relationship of curtain wall to historic fabric.

The Great Hall

Filling in the gaps between new and old walls.

Cafe & Craft space

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elevation_KOCHI CACOPHONY A liveable city is one where non-human life is audible and where a healthy soundscape is achieved to improve the well-being of all forms of life. Sound can be much more than noise that pollutes, it can positively impact the way spaces are lived in. The sound-considered city is a more memorable, more sustainable, and more liveable place. The destruction of natural soundscapes is not just damaging to wildlife; it is harming to the well-being of humans as well.

Thesis Intro Video

Liveable Urbanism Design Thesis

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analysis_KOCHI CACOPHONY The project’s agenda is to enhance and restore the phonic identity of Kochi to increase the well-being of humans and ecosystems. This is achieved through a continuous green spine that runs through the city alongside the Kochi metro line.

These spines will help screen noise, restore, and enhance degraded birdsong, whilst mitigating climate change.

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strategy_KOCHI CACOPHONY The project highlights the importance of a sound considered city in urban planning and the direct and indirect impacts of noise pollution on the quality of life. Therefore, we need to reduce urban stress on humans and species by reducing unnatural sound and emphasising natural sound. Thus, enhancing the phonic identity of Kochi.

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Untreated bamboo has a life expectancy of 5 years as it is subjected to attack by

bamboo is lightweight allowing community participation in assembly construction

fungi and insects.

strips can be used in lattice panel work or floor panels

excess bamboo and

distributed to local crafts people

scraps

process outside of the project scope process overlap

used as the main structural element

In India, it is advisable to harvest bamboo in the winter season when soluble sugars are the lowest.

transport to site for construction assembly

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strategy_CIRCULAR DESIGN

29 shipping containers loaded with used tyres found dumped in Kochi. (The New Indian Express 2021)

An important aspect of the project Kochi Cacophony is zero waste and the circularity of materials used to in the urban catalyst. The diagram depicts the life cycles of the materials chosen based on local availability. This allows the catalyst to be self-sustaining and embracing to the natural environment.

reuse and recycle elements

replant for carbon farming

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since it’s a natural material is biodegrades naturally

recycle unusable

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re-use as structural foundation to replace concrete

all bamboo is trimmed to a standardised length

Scrap Rubber

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sorting and grading of bamboo, only bamboo older than 3-years will be used in construction

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bamboo grows well in Kochi’s climate

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used cans from waste

harvesting bamboo is not ecologically damaging as it is fast growing

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recycle and reuse from unused cars as walkability increases

replanting of extraction site to preserve envronment and maintain ecological balance

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tyre use phase

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from end-oflife tyres

standardised drymounted connections are cut with a cnc router

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The tyre footing foundation represents a viable and affordable alternative method to using concrete.

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Neoprene Cushion Ø80mm Stoppers L50mm

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Bamboo L500mm, Ø80mm Mortar Temporary Tie

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2D detailing_TYRE FOUNDATIONS Tie & secure

Kochi has a current fleet of 934,041 registered motor vehicles, which means a potential of 3,600,000 scrapped tyres in 4 to 5 years. Tyres are the most abundant and environmentally persistent volumetric waste around cities. Therefore, it emerges the interest of finding ways to reuse tyres in construction. In this case, the use of tyres for molding the foundation appears to be appropriate; given the availability of material and the construction speed that this method can achieve with local labor and unsophisticated tools.

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To keep bamboo stable whilst inserting the aluminium brackets, this is not a necessary step.

Increases bamboo stiffness, durability.

Using same length of bamboo poles to achieve standardization and best quality control.

Threaded Rods L260mm, Ø20mm

Threaded Bolt L260mm, Ø20mm

CNC Aluminium Mounting Brackets

Mounting Bracket Ø80mm

Brackets are CNC-ed for easy, dry-mounted, and standardised assembly.

Infill Mix

Mortar & Anchor Bolt

Bamboo L500mm, Ø80mm

Anchor Bolt

Water Membrane

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Temporary Tie

Scrap Rubber Tyres Makes use of waste material as a step closer to achieving a circular economy.

Infill Mix May contain gravel and broken old bricks depending on local availability. Also, contains sand and cement (mortar) mix used as a binder.

Scrap Rubber Tyres Base Plate

Base Plate 5 195 / 5 R 16

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Covers the bottom to protect from moisture and insects.

Exploded Axonometric

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Bamboo L3m, Ø80mm Neoprene Cushion Mounting Brackets Threaded Rod L350mm, Ø10mm

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Bamboo L3m, Ø80mm Using same length of bamboo components to achieve standardization and quick assembly.

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Coupler Bracket A bracelet to join bamboo culm bundle together.

2D detailing_BAMBOO JOINT 10

Threaded Rods 4x L350mm, Ø5mm 4x L350mm, Ø10mm

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Sustainability for this project is not only the use of natural materials such as bamboo but to design an appropriate construction solution. The aim is to create modular elements with the scope of creating an innovative industrialized bamboo construction system. For the structure of new ways of building connecting bamboo were explored.

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CNC Aluminium Mounting Brackets

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Brackets are CNC-ed for easy, dry-mounted, and standardised assembly.

Also allows for quick replacement of damaged bamboo, and a higher installation tolerance.

Neoprene Cushions Increases tolerance and softens impact on bamboo.

Exploded Axonometric

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Agility

narrative+concept_PLAYDUNES Being a transient city, Dubai creates feelings of estrangement within society, and so, the landscape design approach was to create an urban space that aims to strengthen the community bond and experience through play. The design narrative focuses on participatory design, sustainability and social cohesion.

Fractal shape from traditional Arabic patterns.

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Spatial adjustment to accommodate equipment.

Shape simplification.

equipment area gathering area circulation base outline

Contours of Sand dunes in the Arabian desert.

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Greenery

Trampoline Secondary Pathway

Carousel

Seating Bird Nest Swing

Pathway

Main Play Area Excavator

programme+visual_PLAYDUNES

Starting Point

Agility

Greenery

Water Fountain

Lighting Feature

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The proposed outcome is best represented by the renders. Our approach draws homage to simple, low-budget solutions such as increased vegetation and shading devices. In conclusion, this proposal aims to give back to the members of the community. Given the trend of commercialization, the result is a collection of safe, sustainable, and inclusive public spaces that allow for a preservation of identity, culture, and community.

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3D model_LIVE/WORK MODULE The design proposes live/work housing units each containing a greenhouse attachment that is integrated into the interior of the house. The families living in there can harvest from their produce and sell it in the local farmers’ markets for an income.

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exploded axo_LIVE/WORK MODULE After a thorough site analysis, all greenhouses are oriented facing away from the main street to create a forest-like atmosphere in the middle of the site. To make use of maximum sunlight, each unit has a light well that the main stairs wrap around, as to allow light to penetrate to all the rooms. Moreover, the house is made up of split levels, thus separating functions through hierarchy.

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GF plan+elevations_MIXED-USE HUB This project aims to integrate corporate diversified development strategy and to probe the way to utilize the space more diversely and more efficiently by combining education with related functions and commerce. The brief called out to cater for multiple users, most importantly students. But, still including spaces that cater to small business owners and bigger companies.

Layout Examples (GF & F1)

Elevations

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Form Finding & Programme

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sections_MIXED-USE HUB The brief also set out to solve Amman’s lack of parking spaces by introducing vertical parking and two underground parking levels. While keeping the ground floor packed with functions that are very accessible to students, the top levels include different types of offices and firms.

Section A-A

Section B-B

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section_WORK OUTPOST The work outpost project located at the Margate Harbour Arm was a response to a maker/living unit for one person who is an arboriculturist. This project required to look at the ‘maker end’ and ‘home’ from the viewpoint of an individual user.

Exploring ways in which this individual might seek to influence the wider world with his/her craft. This project entailed a comprehensive development of the narrative, mapping and diagrammatic analysis and full set of drawings to illustrate the story of the maker.

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A RECIPE TO RAMMED EATHWORKS

A CLOSER LOOK INTO SIREWALLS

Rammed earth is a constructive technique with raw earth used for centuries in buildings construction in Catalonia. Changes occurred during the 18th century in the field of construction in Barcelona were the basis of the disappearance of rammed earth as a usual constructive technique.

Even so, there is still much local heritage built on earth. Buildings that have rammed earth structural elements in Barcelona province, like the stables of Gaudi's Güell Country Estate, and Ca La D o n a b u i l d i n g , a fo u r- sto re y building located in Ciutat Vella, in the Center of Barcelona.

Structural Insulated Rammed Earth is a structural sandwich wall system typically 500 mm to 60 mm think. Local soils combined with 9 % c e m e nt a re c o m p a cte d o n either side of a hidden insulation core. Stabilized with compacted earth ea and rebar, with 100mm of rigid insulation hidden in the centre of the wall (rebar is used in seismic zones). The system starts with secured reusable forms that are filled with a mixture of damp earth. The soil blend, once compacted, cre ates structural rammed earth walls that will last several lifetimes without the need for maintenance.

/ Construction of a rammed earth wall on foundation

/ Structural insulated rammed earth wall

...curves mean no exposed joints.

Similar radii means formwork can be reused for other part of the build Formwork for rounded and curved

It has been proven the existence of rammed earth buildings in almost all the Catalan territory. An important part of earth heritage has been lost by abandonment.

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FOOTING GRAVEL DRAINAGE

RIGID INSULATION

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...and the amount that is locally sourced; it is often quarried aggregates rather than "earth" Details 2x10 trusses 30mm plywood bulkhead ply 30mm plywood forms faced with tempered 6mm masonite clamps fit through holes in form ca cast concrete foundation with ledge for forms

The Telenor HQ in Islamabad, constructed using Sirewall rammed earth

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E Rammed earth has low manufacturing impact, contingent on the amount of cement...

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-Native plants -Native soil growing medium -Root resistant membrane -Drainage panel + filter fabric -Rigid insulation she -Cap sheet -Base sheet Concrete slab beyond HSS frame in wall beyond

Continuous double glazed sealed frameless window Continuous clear finish solid ash with window stop and trim Trass-lime check Wall -Rammed earth wall, 250mm - reinforced -Polyisocyanurate insulation, 100mm -Rammed earth, 250mm - reinforced 600MM

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Solid ash window stop and trim 400x400 double glazed frameless window

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The visual appeal of rammed earth walls can enhance the appeal of the location and facility. People want to go to places that are unique, beautiful, and memorable in some way.

NO THERMAL BRIDGING AT JOINTS!!!

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structure_IMMIGRANT RECEPTION

-Concrete floor slab on grade -Vapour barrier -Rigid insulation -Gravel base

Tensile spacers

The Immigrant Reception, in Barcelona, seeks to nurture arrivals by granting them the facilities to overcome barriers to vital, resourceful, and existential equality. The use of rammed earth as a sustainable solution for a structural wall system formated from local soil. The system starts with secured reusable forms that are filled with the mixture. Once compacted, the structural rammed earth walls will last several lifetimes without the need for maintenance.

ELEVATED FLOORS CAN BE EITHER WOOD OR CONCRETE, SUPPORTED ON THE INNER WYTHE ENSURING CONTINUITY OF THE THERMAL ENVELOPE.

Climbing formwork

Sloping continuous water through

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GF Sketch Plan

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3D modeling+render_SALT BOX Based on the work of Atelier l’Abri, the house was modelled from reference images. The most challenging part of this visualisation was making sure that the exterior landscaping had enough scatters and randomness to imitate the unpredictability of nature.

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3D modeling+render_COMPOSED Based on the work of Neuman Hayner Architects, most of the elements in the image are carefully and efficiently modelled. The visualisation was produced through a series of light and material studies to get the perfect photo-realistic effect as it was challenging to get the right reflections.

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3D modeling+render_RECURRENT Based on the work of Nildo José, the most challenging part of the visual was getting the right amount of photorealism in the an overcast setting whilst maintaining the delicacy of the sheer materials in the sheets and curtains.

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3D modeling+render_FOLLY Based on the work of Daniel Caven, this project was an experimentation into parametric form finding through Grasshopper and Rhino.

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