Architecture Portfolio Volume 1

Maria Iqnasia Karen

I like architecture not only as a physical entity—a built form, but also psychologically its relationship with human, it can create deeply emotional experience and memories. That is what makes me enjoy the whole process of designing.

22.05.1999

2014-2016

2016-2021

Education

SMAN 3 (accelerated program), Pontianak / High School

Universitas Tarumanagara, Jakarta / Bachelor of Architecture

Publication

2021

Karen, M. I. (2021). Meredefinisi Kampung: Paradigma Baru Perencanaan Kota dalam Mewujudkan Kota yang Lebih Baik. Jurnal STUPA Sains, Teknologi, Urban, Perancangan, Arsitektur, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.24912/ stupa.v3i1.10826

2018

2019

2021-2022

2022-2023

Work Experience

DTP Course, an Architectural Drawing Course, Jakarta / Trainer

Pamco International Indonesia, Jakarta / Architectural Intern

Budipradono Architects, Jakarta / Architectural Intern Budipradono Architects, Jakarta / Assistant Architect

2019

2021

2021

Achievements

3rd winner of “walkable city” team workshop in collaboration with Urban+Institute

Public Expose, 24 Best Architectural Student’s Final Project Exhibition and Competition of Universitas Tarumanagara

Idea Award of International Busan Design Award 2021 Asia Design Platform for Fashion Design

Languages

Bahasa Indonesia / Native

English / High - Intermediate

Korean / Basic

Softwares

SketchUp, AutoCAD, Revit, Blender, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Preimere Pro, Twinmotion, Enscape, Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

CONTENTS

01 JIS STATION

North Jakarta City, Jakarta

The station was planned as a transportation hub that integrated with the Transjakarta bus terminal, KRL Commuterline, Jakarta International Stadium, and the surrounding area.

The building will serve as the central station for trains and buses while providing a bridge as a connecting corridor of intermodal transport as well as a commercial space.

Project Type

Institutional - Public Transport

Stage Proposal

Building Size

4.148 sqm

ICE BSD City, Tangerang

The installation was made from polyethylene material, that is commonly used as a road barrier and water tank, which is part of urban material that are used daily. However, the important thing is how to deliver a whole new value to this ordinary material.

Project

Manufacture Penguin Material

Polyethylene

If we stack the road barriers, we can build a new architecture, such as cabin, fortress, or temporary housing.

Then, we provide a naturally formed space inside, so it can be responded by human activities. The ambiguity of the space offers a surprisingly flexible architecture that involve a creative act of human

Designed and built by collaborating with fashion designer, textile designer, mural artist, and aroma specialist, we used waste materials that are transformed into runway for a fashion show.

Models walk along the elevated pathway that lies between four geometric-shaped massing. Inspired by John Hejduk’s design approach, we used basic geometry shapes such as cube, rectangle, or circle that are divided into mathematically calculated halves or quarters, to create a scale composition and its relation to space.

04 ALAS CABIN

Trawas, East Java

Project Type

Commercial - Cabin

Stage

On-going

Land Area

6773 sqm

Manufacture

Penguin

Material

Polyethylene, wood, glass, metal

The Cabin is a representation of a new culture as people become digital nomads in response to post-pandemic living.

Made from polyethylene material, this water tank can be functioned beyond its ordinary use as a small hut with a knock-down system located in the middle of nature. The design merges two to three water tank modules with a 2700 mm diameter.

Second built prototype

First built prototype

Floorplan

The interior is compact at 10-15 m², with additional 15 m² outdoor area, the space is large enough for 3–4 people to relax in. Equipped with workspace to support remote working, a sleeping area, a pantry, and a washroom, this cabin becoming whole as a living space.

Type 1 King Bed

Type 2 King Bed

Type 3 King Bed

Type 2 Twin Bed

Type 3 Twin Bed

Interior finishes include plank flooring, walls, and built-in furniture made of wood material to be completely connected to nature. The interior is fitted with a smarthome system that controls the lights, door and windows, and air conditioning.

As a micro home, we also provide more storage by creating built-in furniture that optimizes the space vertically.

05 THE VICE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE

Ibu Kota Nusantara, East Kalimantan

Located 1,7 km from presidential palace complex, an area of 148.417 sqm will be developed, consisting of the Vice President’s Palace, Vice President’s office, official residence of the Vice President, the Vice President’s Secretariat, and supporting buildings.

The main area is the Vice Presidential Palace. Sits on the highest elevation of the landscape, this area consists of two zones.

The front building served as a venue for the Vice President’s events and meetings, as well as supporting facilities for the Vice President’s activities. Circular in plan, the building has three different diameter sizes, 17 m, 8 m, and 45 m, which symbolize the Independence Day of Indonesia.

The other zone is the area for public. Stands a gigantic sculpture of Rafflesia Arnoldii, one of the diversity of flora in Indonesia, this sculpture becomes the landmark of the area.

A concrete facade with tall slender columns in a row as the structure, picturing a resolute and defensible government, while also acts as sun shading and provide access to air circulation.