PETTOG Gide

PETTOG TCHATCHOUA Gide

Specialised Master’s student ®architecture and technology option

From a definition of the architect

Before I went to architecture school, it was difficult for me to define what is meant by an architect. In the environment where I grew up, the architect was confused with the engineer.

In architecture school, I gradually discovered the architect through the great names in the field of architecture and their philosophy.

I understood and accepted that the architect is at the same time a solution provider, an artist and a technician. The solution provided by the architect integrates a realistic dimension, impregnated by the search for beauty.

The architect develops the landscape, while integrating a dimension of sustainability and technology.

Today, I have a deep passion for providing architectural solutions to societal problems, while having a great consideration for the technological evolution in the discipline: I discover myself progressively as a committed architect.

To research, to imagine with freedom a solution to a societal problem, this definition of the professional that is the architect suits me.

Formations

2016-2021

2021-2022

Ecole Africaine des Métiers de l’Architecture et de l’Urbanisme(EAMAU)

Obtaining the Master’s degree in architecture

Université Catholique de Louvain,LOCI, Bruxelles Saint Gilles

Study for a Master’s degree with a specialisation in architecture and technology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

2017

2018

2019-2020

2021

Labourer internship at GROUPE ATELEWA BTP

During this internship, we worked as labourers. Most of the work placement took place on construction sites.

Internship at CAURI architectural practise

Period of discovery and learning. First experience in an architectural studio, with a multidisciplinary team. Realization of plans and sections of various projects, mainly residential.

Internship at rktf consulting

During this internship, I participated in the design of various projects (Residencial, commercial), both by producing 2D plans and by 3D modelling for photorealistic rendering.

Internship at SIPIATEC period of production of a work focused mainly on the issue of housing in the city of Abidjan, ranging from private villas to so-called social housing.

Academic Experiences

2016-2018

Ecole Africaine des Métiers de l’Architecture et de l’Urbanisme

Permanent member of the EAMAU research club (i-workshop).

Participation in the workshop ‘’Living together’’ of the i-workshop club

LANGUAGES

French English

Medumba

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Revit architecture

Lumion

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

2019-2020

Ecole Africaine des Métiers de l’Architecture et de l’Urbanisme

Working group leader, permanent member of the EAMAU research club (i-work shop).

Participation in the workshop ‘’MIGRATORY FLUXES AND REFUGEE CAMPS IN AFRICA’’

Writing articles on the blog ‘’Devenir Architecte’’.

Rhino/GrassHopper

Autocad

2020-2021

Ecole Africaine des Métiers de l’Architecture et de l’Urbanisme

Head of the EAMAU research club (i-work shop).

Responsible for the workshop ‘’Problems of the African coastline: what future for the coastal areas’’.

Writing articles on the blog ‘’Devenir Architecte’’.

DISTINCTIONS & AWARDS

2016-2017

Winner of the «eco-housing» architecture competition, AECAM

Winner of the idea competition ‘’Cameroon facing the Anglophone crisis

2020-2022

Winner of the international «community health care design competition 2020», editor’s choice

Finalist of the international competition ‘’Archigénieur 2020’’, selected for international exhibition

Finalist of the WAC (World Architecture Community) competition 33rd edition

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AKWABA PARk 2000

Enhancement and protection of a lake in an urban environment

Academic project : First year of Master degree studio

Site: Lome, West Africa

Located in the centre of the city of Lomé, in the Lomé 2000 district, the Bè lake was originally a retention basin for rainwater in case of heavy rain. Today, it is an urban wasteland, a place where people from the surrounding area dump their rubbish and a source of odour pollution.

Enhance the urban wasteland by creating a park, to include it in the urban fabric of the city of Lomé; protect the lake by consolidating its banks, following a stepped layout based on the radius of its nest in rainy weather.

1 2 0

3 4 5

Bibliothèque Restaurant Administration

Parking location vélo Entrée principale Parking véhicule

Cinéma en plein air Espace couvert Hotel Gradins de ltration

Bassin d’eau ltrée Entrée sécondaire Espace de jeu pour enfant Terrain tennis

Terrain basketball

Terrain football

A 3rd PLACE, A LIBRARY

Proposal for a municipal library

Academic project: Bachelor degree project

Site: Bangante, Cameroon, Central Africa

WAC 33rd Competition (World Architecture Community): Finalist

This project is proposed as part of my architecture bachelor’s thesis. A surface area of 1500 m2 was imposed on us, and the constraint of working only on the ground floor. We propose a municipal library for the city of Bangangte, in Cameroon.

Here we think of our library as a third place of everyday life, between home and work. Quiet areas (reading room), a projection room, a computer area, refreshment areas (cafe), secluded areas (external reading point, children’s playground). Talking, drinking and chatting is now possible.

Modern design and colourful architecture: The play of extrusions and colours on the facade and the fence communicate a pleasant and warm atmosphere thanks to the positive energy released by the colours.

PLANCHE : PETTOG TCHATCHOUA GIDE

MAQUETTE 3D DU BATIMENT M 6

ECHELLE =1 : 75

- Travail Personnel de Fin de Cycle Licence en Architecture - Session de Juillet 2019

VILLA ZAC

Internship project

Site: Djamena, Chad, Central Africa

This project is proposed for an expatriate family living in France, who plan to return permanently to their country of origin Chad by 2024.

A duplex with a modern design, a play of cubic volumes, full and empty, this villa has a total of six rooms. It has a swimming pool which was not part of the project manager’s expectations, but which will be much appreciated and validated.

A terrace on the top level will allow you to enjoy a relaxing space with a view of the surroundings. The project is set in a more or less untouched environment with beautiful surrounding nature.

Diagonal And Square

Between swimming and socialising

Academic project : First year of Master degree studio

Site: Brussels, Belgium

Partners: L.Gossart, C.Goorsmans socialisation

The main idea of this project was to create a swimming pool. From this, we decide to add more accompanying features in purpose to facilitate the integration through socialization. Our conceptual approach is based on Square and diagonals. Each square is reserved for a specific function and has a square space: the socialisation space. The great one is used for the swimming pool. The diagonals define the alignment of the square and the roof’s shape.

The swimming activity is thought to be practicable in both cold and warm weather.

Structural plan

Health Care Module (H C M)

proposal for a rapidly deployable first aid module

Site: Bangante, Cameroon, Central Africa

To facilitate and accelerate the implementation of the modules, we decided to recycle the containers that are often stored and abandoned after use. Originally built for a hostile environment (the ocean), they have a very good lifespan and are very durable.

On the African continent, access to health care is very unevenly distributed. Urban areas with poor conditions and rural areas are the least well served in terms of health services. Their populations are the most vulnerable and are exposed to high health risk. Our proposal addresses this situation, and provides these vulnerable populations with local health services.

We adopted two principles in our design: protection and natural lighting.

Protection

The size of the plot and the size of a module were the two constraints: How many sub-modules of 14.7 m² can be inserted into 50 m²?

50 m² = 3 × 14.7 m² + 5.9 m²

Site

The sub-modules are arranged in a straight line to facilitate circulation.

H C M is a rapidly deployable and easily movable health module. It provides access to the bedside of vulnerable populations to ensure access to basic health services and save lives. A module consists of three sub-modules and two linking elements. Each sub-module is a 20-foot recycled container with a protective moulded plywood outer skin.

Each sub-module is a 20-foot recycled container, which has a protective moulded plywood outer skin (coated with a layer of varnish) and fire-retardant plywood inner insulation. Both are supported by wooden structures attached to the walls of the container. The connecting elements are wooden structures also covered with plywood, which provide the transition between the sub-modules.

Immeuble Mixte

Internship project

Site: Lome, Togo, West Africa

This project is proposed as part of an internship in a law firm. I participated in all stages of the design. My contribution was made through the realization of plans, sections and 3D photorealistic renderings.

It is a mixed-use building, with shops and shops on the ground floor and flats on the upper floors. The building is located in the capital of Togo, Lomé. The final volume was obtained by starting from a rectangular volume and then extrusions and intrusions were made to create full and empty effects.