Gennaro Scotto di Covella Portfolio

Gennaro Scotto di Covella

Portfolio

SOMETHING ABOUT ME

Gennaro Scotto di Covella

Napoles, Italy, 1996

+61 0412883786

97 Flemington Rd, 3051 North Melbourne VIC

gennaroscotto1@gmail.com

Gennacchio (personal account)

Gennaro Scotto di Covella

Born in Napoli (Italy), I attend high school at the technical institute for surveyors and than i continued my studies in “Science of Architecture” in Naples for the bachelor’s degree. Interest in sustainable architecture led me to continue my studies at the “Polytechnic University of Turin” for the master’s degree in Architecture for Sustainablity.

I’m very curious in the work and in the life. I love travelling and discovering the world, know about other culture and try the other countries’ food. In the last years I find out the passion for the 3d printing so I started to make some personal project. The passion for Architecture is grew even more with University. The years of experience in Turin helped me to improve in the details drawings, interfacing with other professionals, my problem solving skills and manage some critical situations. Apart from the modeling&rendering and the construction stage, i really love the designing phase of a project (concept, vision of spaces, innovative and functional solutions searching). I found gratitude in what i do and i’m continuely looking for something to learn and challenge myself.

EDUCATION

2018- 2021 Polytechnic University of Turin - Architecture

Master’s degree in “Architecture for Sustainablity” - score 106/110

2014-2018 Federico II University of Naples - Architecture

Bachelor’s degree in “Science of Architecture - score 110L/110

2009-2014 Technical Institute for Surveyors “Vilfredo Pareto”

SOFT SKILLS

Precision and attention to detail

Adaptability

Resourcefulness

Problem solving

Teamwork

SOFTWARE SKILLS

Autocad

Archicad

Revit

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Blender Office pack

LANGUAGE

English

Italian HOBBY

Travel - 3D printing

Photography - Food

0_INTRO

WORK EXPERIENCE

2020-Present

Present

Sept. 2023 - Jan. 2024

Occasional Rendering service

Self-employed

Main project:

- New restaurant-winery in Naples

Collaboration with Operai del Design s.r.l.

Architect / 3D visualizer / construction management

Main project:

- Italian Space Agency exhibition stand at MIMIT in Rome

All stages of project and realisation

- Industrial Art Exhibition in Riyadh

Design and drawings support and rendering

Mar. 2021 - Apr. 2023

Sistema Architettura s.r.l.

Architect / 3D visualizer / Trainees Manager / construction management assistance

Main project:

- Private villa in Turin (construction management assistance)

- Headquarters of a NPO in Turin (design and construction management)

2020

Jan. 2021 - Mar. 2021

June 2017

April 2016

April 2013

Multimedia-Lab Politecnico di Torino

part-time collaboration: Video-editing / 3D modelling

DeLeo & Drasnar (internship)

Junior Architect / 3D visualizer

EXPERIENCES

Architectural design Workshop

Grottaminarda: A new centrality for Fratta’s suburb

Educational Trip

Oporto: visit to Alvaro Siza’s projects

Stage in Naturalistic Engeneering and Landscape conservation in Savignano Irpino

REALISED PERSONAL PROJECTS

2018

Ironframe Bedroom

All stages of project + wood working

COMPETITIONS / EXHIBITIONS / PUBLICATIONS

April 2018

May 2017

5 Mar. 2016

2017

Kaira Looro Architecture (Competition)

Sedhiou, Casamance, Senegal: Cultural Centre (in-depth in the bachelor’s thesis)

Across the giant (exhibition)

Exibition with architecture students to re-discover the “complesso della SS. Trinità delle Monache”

Accogliere, Raccontare, Comunicare (exhibition)

Projects for “Complesso di S. Efremo Nuovo Ex-OPG di Napoli”

Architetture di ri-connessione (publication)

Projects for “Complesso di S. Efremo Nuovo Ex-OPG di Napoli”

Marella Santangelo, 2017, LetteraVentidue.

Italian Space Agency exhibition stand at MIMIT in Rome

Work: Temporary stand design, in collaboration with Operai del Design s.r.l.

Job order: Design and construction management

Exhibition date: 16/12/2023 to 11/01/2024

Status: completed

Description: ASI exhibited some models of the most important aerospace projects on National Space Day. The space was set up with American beams and mirror supports, each object accompanied by contextual graphics. Lights and monitors helped to make the visitors’ experience more immersive.

Bottom: 3d model

Right: photos of finished work

1_work experience_Operai del Design

Collaboration with SistemaArchitettura s.r.l.

from March 2021 to April 2023

Experience:

I started working at this firm while studying for master’s degree. I really enjoyed this experience because i felt part of a team and i was not afraid to speak my mind and make mistakes. I learned many things in terms of constructions, design, teamwork and human relations. The next few pages will show some of the most imporant works I have worked on.

Main tasks:

- participate in design choices

- detail drawings

- project drawings for building practices

- checking interference of furnishings and installations (clash detection)

- 3d modeling and rendering

- site construction inspections

- interfacing with craftsman

- managing the trainees

more info and reference: info@sistemarchitettura.it 2_work experience_Sistema Architettura

Patio inside a penthouse in Torino:

The house is built around a patio at top floor. For a nature contact feeling the proposal is to build a trees self-supporting structure in corten steel with vertical garden on the top. All irrigation sistems are placed behind the green wall. Under the gravel the Trees unload force onto a grid to better distribute loads. Status: not approved

Restoration of a rural building in Emilia Romagna:

The client bought an old rural house and decided to renovate it with the help of state funds. Many landscape constraints conditioned the outcome of the planning. The render on the right shows how the building will look after the works.

Status: in construction

Headquarters of a non-profit organization in Torino:

Work: Restoration of historical building

Job order: Design and Construction management

Project start: project 06/2021, construction 07/2022

Status: completed

Description: project of a headquarters of a non-profit organization for children, the building contains some multipurpose room, offices, meeting room and a cafè. All outdoor spaces were designed, and the initial design included an iron-and-glass dehor.

In this project i participated in some design choises, the intire construction management, from the structure and systems (electrical, plumbing, VRV, MEV etc.) to the furniture.

No further images can be shown due to confidentiality agreements

2.1_work experience_Sistema Architettura

Private luxury villa in Torino:

Work: Restoration of historical building

Job order: construction management

Project start: construction 06/2021

Status: almost completed

Description: Restoration of historical private luxurious villa, interiors are totally in classic style wood, made by italian artcrafts. All type of modern systems are installed (VRV and MEV, domotics etc.)

In this project i participated in the realization of some construction details and interference checking of the various facilities.

No further images can be shown due to confidentiality agreements

2.2_work experience_Sistema Architettura

3_master’s degree thesis

Primary Health Centre in Settimo Torinese

Master’s degree thesis

Architecture technology - architectural design

Polytechnic University of Turin - 12/2021

Thesis Supervisor: Prof. Riccardo Pollo

Primary care in Italy is still being developed, and after Covid 19 it has become even more crucial to accelerate the process of primary care development. Mainly existing buildings are reused, but in most cases building structures are not compatible with the needs and space. In this project, a new sustainable building is proposed, with attention on its life cycle (including dry construction and natural materials). This is also because the needs of health care environments change rapidly over time, so all offices are modules designed for eventual expansion. The building includes general practitioners’ offices, pediatrics department, infirmary, consultation, and offices for all the services offered by the center. In all rooms there is contact with the outdoors and the presence of greenery, to promote comfort and limit enclosed spaces typical of health care facilities. All without sacrificing privacy

The skin is made of carbonized wood which has great durability and resistance to weathering without the need for maintenance. The building structure is made of XLAM wood panels, in the exteriors to encourage recycling and dry construction, gabions and wood are used.

Software:

- Archicad for model, drawings and diagrams

- Blender for rendering

SOUTH ELEVATION

SECTION A-A’ EAST ELEVATION

GROUND FLOOR

4_DESIGN_1st year master’s degree

The Floating Market

Atelier: Il progetto sostenibile di Architettura architectural design-technology-technical physics Polytechnic University of Turin - a.y. 2018/2019

This project is part of a series of projects for the redevelopment of neighborhoods along the Dora River (Turin). The floating market project was born as a result of a series of analyses of the Aurora neighborhood, located in Turin, so as to identify positive and negative aspects of the place itself. The project aims to redevelop both architecturally and socially the entire Aurora neighborhood The functions of the market seek to integrate with the life of the neighborhood by aspiring to be an additional service, such as a meeting place for different cultures and age groups.

Part of the market is intended for small fast-food activities (enclosed spaces), the market takes place in an underground square consisting of some fixed food-related activities and some spaces open to mibile stalls, as well as an enclosed area for butchers’ shops. A directly connected underground car park facilities the loading and unloading of goods.

When the market is closed, the space becomes a safe place for children to play and offer many activities favouring aggregation. The roof is made of steel modules that collect water and produce energy with photovoltaic panels.

Software:

- Archicad for model and drawings

- Lumion for rendering

- Photoshop for diagrams

Team:

- Cofano Ilaria

- Martalò Chiara

- Scotto di Covella Gennaro scan or click to watch the video

Parking (entrance) Food court area Market/Square D’ D A’ A GROUND FLOOR Underground Parking entrance Courtyard

Underground

Food court area Market/Square SECTION D-D’ Underground entrance Market Indoor market

Underground Parking entrance Market/Square Indoor market

SECTION A-A’ WEST ELEVATION’ Underground Parking entrance Food court area Food court area Market

5_Bachelor’s degree thesis

CENTRO CULTURALE IN SENEGAL

Bachelor’s degree thesis

Architectural design

Federico II University of Naples - Bachelor’s degree in “Science of Architecture - 05/2018

Thesis supervisor: Prof. Gianluigi Freda

The project was submitted to the Kaira Looro ideas competition. The form is inspired by the traditional secular habitation type in the lands of Senegal, the “impluvium house.” The cavity, however, is eccentric, to improve the interior layout as well as for aesthetic reasons. There are two water collection systems, the internal one for the sanitary facilities and the external one for the well for communal use ( since water is hard to come by). Few materials are provided in the construction, which are natural and readily available. The shape promotes good natural ventilation and indirect natural light. In fact, the position of the central hole was also designed according to the solar path.

Software:

- Archicad for model, drawings and diagrams

- Lumion and Photoshop for rendering

SECTION A-A’

GROUND FLOOR

EXPLODED VIEW

THATCH ROOF BAMBOO SECONDARY STRUCTURE

BAMBOO MAIN STRUCTURE

OUTDOOR WATER SUPPLY SPACE

COMPRESSED EARTH BRICK WALL

SYSTEM OF CHANNELS AND TANKS FOR WATER COLLECTION

EXTERIOR WALL - BRICK SUNLIGHT FILTER

EXCAVATION WITH COMPRESSED EARTH BACKFILL

BAMBOO MAIN STRUCTURE MODULE

COMPRESSED EARTH RAMP

6_Ironframe bedroom

IRONFRAME BEDROOM

In 2018 I had the opportunity to design this bedroom, using metal and wood. The structure is made entirely of iron, and the fir panels are screwed to brackets that are welded to the main structure. The handles are made of leather and also have the function of protecting the wall from shocks when opening the hatches. The structure was split to make it easy to transport and assemble. The project aimed to keep costs down and make the most of the little space available. In fact, this small room houses two one-and-half beds, a long desk, a large wardrobe and a lot of storage space.

DESIGN

Entry of a villa in Naples design with custom gates and Trani stone cladding.

7_Miscellaneous

DESIGN + MODELING AND PREVIEW RENDERING

Design of a Bathroom, choise of materials and furnishings.

Realised

MODELING AND RENDERING

Only modeling and rendering of a temporary stand for PCA group. (collaboration with OperaiDelDesign.s.r.l.)

MODELING AND PREVIEW RENDERING + DESIGN SUPPORT

Industrial Art Exhibition in Riyadh: Design and drawings support + modeling and preview rendering. Some of the preview of the exhibition path. (collaboration with OperaiDelDesign s.r.l.)