Academic Portfolio

ARCHITECTURE/ DESIGN

Enaldo Repaj

A Collection of Works

RIBA Part 1 Architecture Graduate

PORTFOLIO 2019 -2021

Enaldo Repaj

I strongly belive in designing for communities and the environment. I define myself as a young architect with the responsibility of pushing for a more sustainable world.

I value innovation for a better future and improved society.

My favourite phrase; “Everything is a design opportunity.”

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Coexistence In Theory Part 1 By: Enaldo Repaj Individual Project Project Type: Studio 5 Site Analysis Date: Nov 2020 - Dec 2020 BArch Year 3

Coexistence In Theory Part 2 By: Enaldo Repaj Individual Project Project Type: Studio 5 Design Stage Date: Nov 2020 - May 2021 BArch Year 3

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Dark Factories Author: Ena Individua Project Type: Techno Stud Date: Oct 202 BArch Y Page: 1

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- Cabin Design Norway School Design Polarizing Viewpoints - The Living Museum aldo Repaj By: Enaldo Repaj By: Enaldo Repaj, Andreas Giakoumoglou, al Project Individual Project Jai Vij ology & Environment Project Type: Building Performance & TechGroup Project dies nology Project Type: Terraviva Competition 20 - Nov 2020 Date: Jan 2020 - Apr 2020 Date: Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 Year 3 BArch Year 2 18 - 27 Page: 28 - 29 Page: 30 - 33

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New Walk Library By: Enaldo Repaj Individual Project Project Type: Studio 3 Design Date: Oct 2019 - Jan 2020 BArch Year 2

Life Between The Ribs By: Enaldo Repaj Individual Project Project Type: Studio 4 Design Date: Jan 2020 - May 2020 BArch Year 2

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DISSECTING THE SITE

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COEXISTENCE IN THEORY Old & New. A metaphysical approach to site analysis in order to better comprehend its composition.

Understanding what currently exists on site enables us in designing a project that is well-suited to its surroundings and solves its issues.

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COLLAGE SYNTHESIS

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THESIS

In order to turn analysis into a design opportunity, we broke the site down into its components/ features, analysed each one using a dialectic method and came up with this experimental collage.

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PYLONS O

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MANMADE VS NATURE

ON SITE STRUCTURE Electrical pylons surround the old and abandoned industrial site, giving it character and a dismal and dystopian feel. These structural components were fundamental in the project’s theoretical development.

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MASS MODEL STUDY

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COEXISTENCE IN THEORY CONCLUSION

Following the completion of the site investigation, it was agreed that the design would include an observatory and a natural reserve.

This was selected in order to address issues with nightlife and improve the natural environment on site.

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Design Development

ABSTRACT

The scheme entails the complete redevelopment of a nineteenth-century industrial island with the aim of introducing night-life and improving nature. The project is designed to lay the groundwork for potential expansion by highlighting main spaces and entry points and responding to changes on site through a series of events welded onto scaffolding structures. This collection of scaffolding is set to show how the site can be restored and transformed into a centre of activities that honour nature, from celebrations of flooding problems on site to creating opportunities for nature to take over.

CONCEPT MONTAGES

D design Proposal Montage in response to Bernard Tschumi and programme analysis inspired by Interstellar (Movie). These structural elements were inspired by the Electrical Pylons on Site.

Two opposing ideas coexisting together: Nature & Technology, Man-made vs Nature. These programmes are different from each-other but they both serve a similar purpose.

Observatory - a place in observing nature beyond Earth.

Nature Reserve - a place in observing nature on Earth.

The montage attempts to capture the idea of structural elements taking over the site providing a middle ground for nature (down) and the universe (up).

This creates a clear differentiation of site elements, ground, structure and sky.

This is also an attempt at demonstrating how night life on site can be transformed into something more friendly and inviting for people to feel comfortable and safe by giving it purpose (Observatories).

Some of the existing buildings are lit up with interior light to suggest their use in the project (OLD). The structural elements represent the NEW which is an addition to the already existing architecture on site. It will attempt to create new spaces, access to site and frame nature/ skies.

The center of the attention is the “Observatory Tower” inspired by typical observatory domes and pylons on site. The montage suggests that the observatory tower will be the main attraction and will stand out amongst all the electrical pylons on site.

“UNFAMILIAR SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS” BERNARD TSCHUMI

OBSERVE NATURE UNIVERSE TRANSFORMATION STRUCTURE ORNAMENT FRAME CONNECTION

SAILING INTO THE DARK

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SCAFFOLDING MODULES Relaxing/ Sitting

Lookout/ Views

COLLAGE SKETCH CON

Gallery/ Museum

Observing/ Stargazing

Park/ Nature

Nature/ Man-made

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NCEPT

SCAFFOLDING

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PERSPECTIVE SECTION

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FINAL DESIGN

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St Mary’s Mill Lock Lunar Eclipse Event

St Mary’s Mill Lock Planetarium

St Mary’s Mill Lock Gallery

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Modularity of Scaffolding

On The Flooding Platform

Café

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Corridor Extension

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Working Spaces

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TECHNOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT STUDIES A small cabin, designed to fit in different climates and provide space for two people to live off the grid.

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CROSS SECTION 1- Zinc Roof 2- 30mm Gap Between Roof and Insulation 3- 75mm Kingspan Insulation Board 4- Roof Batten 25x38mm 5- Timber Purlin 50x100mm 6- Bituminous Membrane 50mm 7- Plywood Finish 20mm (Interior Wall) 8- OSB (Oriented Strand Board) 18mm 9- 20mm gap from Vapour Membrane to OSB 10- Vapour Membrane 6mm 11- 75 mm Kinspan Insulation Board 12- Wall Batten 25x38mm 13- Vapour Membrane 6mm 14- OSB (Oriented Strand Board) 18mm 15- 25mm Gap for Battens 16- Thermowood Cladding 20mm 17- Plywood Flooring 30mm 18- OSB (Oriented Strand Board< SubFloor)18mm 19- 20mm Gap From Vapour Membrane to OSB 20- 75mm Kingspan insulation Board 21- Vapour Membrane 6mm 22-Strip Ledeger 50x75mm 23- OSB (Oriented Strand Board< Sheathing) 24- Adjustable Steel Leg 25- Floor Beam (75x200mm) Glulam Timber 26- Floor Joist 50x75mm

1:20 Cross Section

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LONGITUDINAL SECTION

1:20 Longitudinal Section 20

FLOOR PLAN

1:20 Floor Plan 21

EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC

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TIMBER COMPONENTS

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OFF GRID FEATURES

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ELEVATIONS

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PHYSICAL MODEL

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EXTERIOR RENDER

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BUILDING PERFORMANCE & TECHNOLOGY This was a second-year project that aimed to better understand designing for diverse climates. In this example, the project was located in Norway and necessitated a deep grasp of boreal climate design.

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POLARIZING VIEWPOINTS - COMPETITION ENTRY 2021 Three cabins, each housing two people, situated at varying orientations and elevations around the Nivola museum in Orani, Italy, aim to create a micro community for tourists. They aim to encourage travellers to stay for an extended period of time in the village and become literate in the deep-rooted history of the village.

Our solution consists of three cabins, each housing two people, situated at varying orientations and elevations around the museum. Flowing with the natural topography of the land whilst framing unique viewpoints through controlled use of fenestration, and sensible use of local materiality. This encourages the user to engage with objects in their line of sight, such as the Nivola museum, Chiesa di Sant’Andrea Apostolo, Chiesa di Nostra Signora del Rosario or the mountains and valleys. The artistic heritage of Constantino Nivola, will continue to thrive and prosper.

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NOTE: The competiton was a group work. Me, Andreas Giakoumoglou and Jai Vij equally contributed to the design stages and post production work.

LONG SECTION

CROSS SECTION

FLOOR PLAN

NOTE: The competiton was a group work. Me, Andreas Giakoumoglou and Jai Vij equally contributed to the design stages and post production work.

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HILL SIDE

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NOTE: The competiton was a group work. Me, Andreas Giakoumoglou and Jai Vij equally contributed to the design stages and post production work.

EXTERIOR

ORANI FRAME - INTERIOR

NOTE: The competiton was a group work. Me, Andreas Giakoumoglou and Jai Vij equally contributed to the design stages and post production work.

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NEW WALK LIBRARY

New Walk Museum Elevations

COMPUTER ROOM

The project requirement requested the design of a library for the New Walk Museum, which is located in the heart of Leicester. In the sake of sustainability, the final design was conceptualised by drawing gaps between existing trees rather than cutting them down. The geometry was then extruded to form the structure.

EXTERIOR

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READING ROOM

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Exploded AXO

West Elevation

North Elevation

South Elevation

East Elevation

First Floor

Ground Floor

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LIFE BETWEEN RIBS A kite influenced the design of this bird aviary in Leicester. In order to better comprehend lightweight constructions, a kite was built, which was then disassembled and reconstructed into a building.

The parametrics, influenced by Calatrava, resemble the wings of a bird.

This design is more of a structure than a building, intended to accommodate and attract birds as well as serve as an art gallery, with little rearrangements.

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EXPLODED AXO

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PERSPECTIVE SECTION

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FIRST FLOOR

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GROUND FLOOR

THROUGH THE RIBS

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BIRD BOX

BIRD AVIARY

A bird box is connected to every rib. It has a little area for the bird to build its own nests as well as a resting area. The box also holds food (seeds) and rainwater gathered via the ribs. Birds will be drawn to it since it is nestled amid the ivy vines. The blue colour of the box makes it easier for the bird to recognise them.

These bird boxes are likewise connected to the concrete columns on the bottom floor. The incorporation of this feature to the final design assures that the building will appeal to birds. The white colour of the building among the bird boxes is very appealing to the birds. In fact, it’s one of the colours that birds notice the most.

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RIBA Part 1 Architecture Graduate

Enaldo Repaj

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