architecture portfolio 2023

portfolio

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from trash to treasure pages 6 - 19

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house of digital nomads in Kórnik pages 20 - 35

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community spot pages 36 - 45

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meanders of Warta river pages 46 - 55

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from trash to treasure

Thermoselect plant as incubator of a transdisciplinary KIT climate research platform Project aims to reactivate the Thermoselect waste plant in the sense of adaptive reuse. The main task is to create a starting point for a new multidisciplinary research platform for Karlsruhe Institute of Technology focusing on climate change.

location Karlsruhe, Germany

The site has been divided into 3 compositional zones. The entrance zone consists of public urban farming facilities that lead passers-by to the main entrance of the preserved facility. The Mario Botta’s “cathedral” is the compositional dominant of this area. To further enhance the effect, the rear part of the building (the waste bunker) was stripped of its facade, leaving only an open concrete structure filled with nature. In relation to the existing buildings are the new forms the Institute House and the Greenhouse. Like the cathedral, the new buildings loosen up towards the end of the peninsula. The overall composition is concluded by zone 3, the structural research garden started with an amphitheatre.

academic year 22/23

II Semester MA., Karlsruhe Institut of Technology Tutors: Prof. Ludwig Wappner, Monica Tușinean

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type research centre Adaptive ReUse

“stripping down” the facade and using it as precast elements in the new constrution Trash Bunker, not original to the Botta’s project maximum use of elements from demolished structures (marked with grey)

CURRENT SITUATION Thermoselect plant - Mario Botta’s “cathedral of technology”

6 | PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SCHEME

DEMOLITION PLAN moving the machine to another location – creating an artefact in the new constrution

use and repetition of an existing 6,5x6,5 m raster

amphitheater structural garden

filling the open concrete structure with nature

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green house

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FINAL PROJECT House of Institutes loosening of the urban fabric in green house the direction of Rhein

urban-farming area

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8 | SITE PLAN

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lecture and seminar spaces open-air workshop

moveable concert stage

10 | GROUND FLOOR PLAN

laboratories

glass hall

flexible research space

offices

temporary library and storage facilities in shipping containers

research and office spaces of individual institutes

common space

construction office

water tanks and openair research spaces

boarding house with 9 apartment units

REGULAR FLOOR PLAN | 11

12 | PERSPECTIVE OF MAIN AXIS (up), SECTION AA (down)

PERSPECTIVE OF GREEN HOUSE AXIS (up), SECTION BB (down) | 13

14 | DETAIL SECTION OF FRONT FACADE

DETAIL OF FRONT FACADE FROM HOSE OF INSTITUTES | 15

02 1st Place voting of PUT professors for the best thesis of the academic year 22/23

MASTERTHESIS

house of digital nomads in Kórnik

Identity of small towns in Great Poland region in the context of remote working.

The project of “house of digital nomads in Kórnik” is an idea-driven urban and architectural concept that sheds light on the potential of small towns in Great Poland in the age of remote working. The common thread of the development of small communities in the face of an identity crisis and globalisation reveals significant challenges.

The work combines an analysis of the identity of small towns with an effort to attract digital nomads. An innovative urban concept is presented that uses development strategies to integrate contemporary approaches to remote working and the creative identity of the town.

The designed spaces, such as a residential house, an office building or a meeting place, reflect the adaptation and reinterpretation of local heritage in the context of contemporary needs. Kórnik provides an example in a network of small towns where heritage, modernity and sustainability are enhancing community collaboration and attracting a new wave of digital nomads.

III Semester MA, Poznań University of Technology Supervisor: dr hab. inż. arch. Radosław Barek, prof. PP

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location Kórnik, Poland type urban masterplan +mixed use academic year 22/23

18 | PLAN OF THE CITY OF KÓRNIK WITH IMPLEMENTED MASTERPLAN

The crisis of small towns, resulting from dynamic economic and social changes, is a key impetus for the theme of the work. The project explores the potential of small towns in the face of increasingly widespread remote working and the growth of digital nomadic communities. Inspired by Heidegger’s philosophy of inhabitation, the project focuses on using the identity of local place as a foundation for creating adaptive spaces and modern solutions.

The urban concept presented in the project is based on an organic connection between three key locations in Kórnik: Uprising Square, Plac Browarowy and Pocztowa Street. This holistic division of space weaves into a coherent living and working fabric, not only creating new spatial forms, but also reinforcing existing structures and preserving the authentic character of the town. Uprisig Square (transformed into a Market Place together with the Bakery) takes on the role of the heart of social interaction, Plac Browarowy evolves into a dynamic office and service centre, and Pocztowa Street regains its identity through the restoration of historical elements of a demolished residential building.

The project is geared towards creating adaptive spaces that respond to dynamically evolving social and economic needs. In the spirit of sustainable development, the initiative promotes social and economic inclusion, creating spaces for work, recreation and co-development. In this context, the project is becoming a catalyst for the revitalisation of small towns, enriching their cultural and social fabric.

ANALYSIS OF REGIONAL ARCHITECTURE | 19

CO-WORKING OFFICE AND APARTMENT TOWER AT “PLAC BROWAROWY”

SITE PLAN

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BACKHAUS (COMMUNAL OVEN) AND MARKET PLACE

CO-HOUSING AT POCZTOWA STREET

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meeting room day-care

toilet facilities

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kitchen and preperation area with two common bread ovens

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bike storage four housing units 24 | APARTMENT TOWER

green roof

storage and technical rooms

open-space office CO-WORKING OFFICE | 25

26 | CO-WORKING OFFICE

APARTMENT TOWER | 27

coomon kitchen and dinnig area

apartment units

common area CO-HOUSING GROUND FLOOR (up), FIRST FOOR (down) | 29

BACKHAUS

CO-HOUSING

CO-WORKING OFFICE AND APARTMENT TOWER

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03 3rd Prize Breaking the Cycle competition for community justice centre

community spot

Project working as a guide to create a community justice centre Community spot is constructed as a guide to create a new public space with the function of community justice centre. Inspired by a concept of a Greek Agora it works as an open space for meetings, democratic problem solving and exchange of ideas between the community.

Its architecture is designed to reflect the ideas and core elements that define social justice. The designed complex is primarily an open public space complemented by additional decentralised functions.

The main square is surrounded by a courthouse, social welfare areas and day-care centres, as well as additional ‘attractors’ such as a restaurant and a coworking office.

I Semester MA, Poznań University of Technology Tutor: dr inż. arch. Xia Wei

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location Poland type community space/ buildings of jurisdiction academic year 20/21

step one. choosing the location The first crucial step in implementing this guideline is selecting an appropriate location. The guiding principle behind this project is to offer adaptable solutions that can be applied in diverse settings. To illustrate this, four potential locations in different Polish cities (Poznań, Łódź, Żory, Nowy Sącz) have been chosen. These locations are not just based on crime statistics but also consider educational and unemployment data. The goal is to create a Community Justice Center that aids not only individuals with a criminal history but also those at risk of entering a path of crime or addiction. These communities take precedence for assistance, support, and education. ŁÓDŹ step two. developing the concept Community justice represents a transformative shift from conventional judicial systems. It places a strong emphasis on localized solutions, information-driven approaches, problem-solving, decentralized authority, citizen participation, and process-oriented methods.

This approach is tailored to foster a sense of safety and support within communities, addressing a broader spectrum of issues beyond traditional criminal justice.

The second phase involves a thorough analysis of existing justice centers. Conventional judicial buildings often suffer from an imposing and overwhelming architectural presence. This concept strives to depart from that paradigm by focusing on reducing scale, improving accessibility, and enhancing transparency while purposefully reflecting the principles of community justice in its architectural design.

POZNAŃ

Furthermore, the integration of natural elements, such as greenery and therapeutic gardens, plays a vital role in enhancing the space and aiding the psychological rehabilitation process.

NOWY SĄCZ

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MAIN CONCEPT | 35

Court space with offices Help centre for adults Help centre for kids Restaurant Green house High spot Co-working space

FUNCTION LAYOUT

step three. choosing appropriate functions A pivotal aspect of project development centers on selecting the most relevant functions. This entails defining what constitutes a Community Justice Center and how it differs from a conventional court.

Recognizing that it’s a hub that addresses gaps in local communities related to education and support, this concept integrates judicial and legal aid functions (yellow) with rehabilitation and education (pink).

This space accommodates psychological support, addiction recovery services, and evening schools. Additionally, a dedicated area (green) caters exclusively to children, featuring an ever-accessible day-care center to provide young individuals with the help and support they require. Completing the layout are a restaurant (blue) and co-working spaces (navy) aimed at enriching the community with new faces, creating job opportunities, and boosting local economic growth.

step four. form and materials The final stage of concept development delves into form and materials, with a strong focus on locality and context. Addressing the issue of imposing monumentality commonly associated with court buildings, the Community Spot is designed on a smaller scale, promoting a more welcoming atmosphere. Thin wooden columns framing the facade evoke the archetype of a “house of justice” without overwhelming the surroundings. Wooden shades add vibrancy to the facades while protecting the interior from excessive sun exposure.

Additionally, the design incorporates elements that pay homage to the post-industrial character of the site.

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GROUND FLOOR (up), FIRST FLOOR (down) | 37

38 | SITE PLAN

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meanders of Warta river

Emotional masterplan and series of pavillions at “Ujście Warty” National Park Meanders is a conceptual project of series of pavilions for the national park “Ujście Warty” near the Polish-German border. The park is located where the two large rivers of Warta and Odra are meeting.

The region is partly a floodplain which has become home to a huge number of water birds and plant species.

The richness of the fauna and flora became the main focus of the project. The architecture was inspired by the existing natural conditions and the already existing animal architecture on site. The pavilions are meant to teach not through the information they contain.

Their form is meant to suggest how the animals live. However, the pavilions do not pretend to be a product of the park’s nature. Their strong abstraction emphasised by form and colour makes the pavilion stand out from nature. Contrast became an important consideration in the development of the concept. The architecture was not to compete with nature, but to expose it through differences.

VI Semester BA, University of Stuttgart Tutors: Prof. Sonja Nagel, Simona Mohammadi

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location Kostrzyn nad Odrą, Poland type pavillion academic year 19/20

42 | SKY PAVILLION

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SKY PAVILLION | 43

44 | WATER GALLERY

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46 | WATER GALLERY SECTION

WATER GALLERY PLAN | 47

48 | WATER HABITAT SECTION

WATER HABITAT | 49

2023 graduate portfolio