I am an architect dedicated to design and sustainability. My specializations include spatial planning, bioclimatic design, life cycle assessment, green building certification, and project management.
CONTACT
Email: janice.lobo@live.com
Mobile: +4917658394651
Address: Lichtenberg, Berlin
Architect
Jan 2023present
Jan 2021May 2022
Sept 2018Sept 2020 +
April 2014Jun 2015
Sept 2020Jun 2022
Jul 2015Jun 2017
Feb 2011Dec 2013
Another Architect [Berlin, Germany]
Architect LPH 1-5
• Blütenviertel Caputh
• Coworking office and gym interior
• Architecture LPH 1-5 for row houses and mixed use buildings
Forschungs-GMBH Wismar [Wismar, Germany]
Timber Construction Research Assistant
Wanders Wagner Architects [Dubai, U.A.E.]
Architect LPH 2-8
• Private villa new design, Palm Jumeirah
• Apartment interiors, Burj Khalifa
• Site Architect, Dubai design district
• Site Architect, DuBiotech tower, Dubai science park
• Interior concept, American school of creative sciences, Al Barsha
Hochschule Wismar [Wismar, Germany]
Master of Architecture
NTNU [Trondheim, Norway]
Master of Science in Sustainable Architecture
University of Melbourne [Melbourne, Australia]
Bachelor of Environments - Major in Architecture
Languages
English [native]
German [B2.1]
SKILLS REFERENCES
Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Martin Wollensak M.Arch Coordinator at Hochschule Wismar
Layout Photoshop Illustrator InDesign
Simulation MS Excel Revit Rhino 3D Grasshopper Portfolio 2024
Rendering Google Sketchup Enscape
Richard Wagner Managing Director at Wanders Wagner Architects
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Status: LPH 1 - LPH 5
Year: 2023
In collaboration with: AnotherArchitect
The project is a new mixed-use development in Potsdam Caputh, with residential apartment buildings, townhouses, and commercial spaces. The architectural language of the area is tied together by the use of similar materials and terraced forms.
My role was to assist with the masterplan development and Leistungsphase 4 and 5 of ten row houses, preparing the Bauamt submission, and designing a coworking office and a gym locker room.
Total plot area: 1.453 m2
zul. GRZ It. B-Plan 0,4: 581m2
Total planned GRZ I: 581m2
Total planned GRZ II: 215 m2
Total volume: 5880 m³
Project: Master’s Thesis Project
Year: 2021
Hochschule Wismar
The reversible building aims to follow the principles of circular economy. The project is a result of a thorough analysis of the life cycle of materials, principles of designing for adaptability and reversibility, and responding to the urban context.
The building is located in Rummelsburg Berlin, and features an activated ground floor which faces a waterfront promenade. The proximity to Ostkreuz station provides an opportunity to create a mixed use hub in the primarily residential neighbourhood.
The architectural language of circular buildings was considered. The facade is composed of a unitized curtain wall system, with modular panels using glazing or scrap materials..
Rummelsburger See
Site plan
unscrew cladding boards
unassemble brackets remove insulation and store in a dry place
Adaptability - internal layout
unmount facade panels from aluminium frame
disassemble timber frame move base plate to new location and reassemble
disassemble hanging components construct floor slab and timber structural frame
Adaptability - external layout
assemble steel hanging components
mount unitized facade panels in new location
smart building management system
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Site plan
1. Stage
2. Dialogue area
3. Flexible use area
4. Administration
5. Exterior area
6. Water collection system
Project: Kaira Looro Architecture Competition
Year: 2021
In collaboration with: Antonia Morales and Debora Strenge
The Women’s House was designed for the Kaira Looro architecture competition. The space provides opportunities for women to organise, support and grow individually, and as part of the community. The project honours the weaving technique from Senegal in flexible, rotatable panels. CO₂ emissions were minimized by using local, natural materials and upcycling waste products from the surrounding areas. The construction systems were designed to be independent from each other to maximize flexibility and allow the project to adapt to a change in function, climate or size.
The design is a result of careful consideration to create a space for and by women, where they can feel inspired, safe and develop as key members of their society. My role focused on the architecture concept development, construction methodology and 3D visualisations.
Embrace local traditions Space organization hierarchy transitions from private to public
Use of local materials: Rosewood
Celebrate vernacular architecture
Change towards an equal community to begin at home
Circular shapes allows participants to cohere and reflect together
Self-supporting wall: Clay Brick
Honor traditional weaving technique to construct flexible panels
Use upcycling solutions, abandoned tires to build a strong foundation
Roof, walls, and floor designed with independent construction systems to facilitate adaptability
1. Thatch roof overhang
2. Cross ventilation
3. Trench to collect + drain water
4. Under-floor ventilation
5. Stack ventilation
Passive strategy section
A. Single brick wall on gravel bag foundation
B. Floor support on concrete filled tires with rebar
C. Flexible wall panels with woven recycled plastic
D. Sand filled tire column foundation
E. Bamboo roof gutter
F. Bamboo underground water tank encased in concrete
Status: Under construction
Year: 2019
In collaboration with: Wanders Wagner Architects
The aim of the project was to upgrade the villa to existing building code and change the design language from the existing Arabian style to a luxury modern beach house. The client purchased additional land to create an extension. My role in the project was a project architect assessing the damage, coordinating with consultants to develop solutions, preparing the drawings, and negotiating with the authorities for building permissions.
Design solutions included encasing the existing concrete walls with a stone finish to create the desired aesthetic without needing to compromise the structure and horizontal elements were introduced to give the villa an elongated feeling.
Status: Completed
Year: 2020
In collaboration with: Wanders Wagner Architects, Cherwell
The design brief was to have a playful and open aesthetic. This was achieved using lighting strategies and automation to create different ambiances. Internal walls were removed and an open bathroom concept introduced.
The project was specifically challenging due to the strict fire regulations in the tower. A detailed bill of quantities with careful product specification was done. My role was to design, detail and supervise the project to completion.
Painted MDF shadow gap
Profile colour to match with ceiling
Silver reflecting surface
MDF ceiling
False ceiling detail
10MM Tempered clear glass door
Aluminium tile trim (brush finish)
Porcelain tile
Proposed timber door
Grey lappato porcelain tile
Wood pattern porcelain tile
