Architecture & Urban Design Portfolio Marta Kaminska

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Marta Kaminska Selected works 2013-2022

+39 348 968 1727 kaminska.mart@gmail.com

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I embarked on studying architecture nine years ago. During this time, I tried to expand my knowledge through opportunities and new experiences, such as foreign exchange. After my third year of university, I entered the professional world of architecture, that helped me to develop a responsible and mature approach to any task that I undertake. I always enjoy challenging situations, that give me new perspectives.

I am capable of solving problems on my own initiative. I successfully cooperated with teammates on multiple projects. I am open to feedback and suggestions, since learning new things gives me a lot of satisfaction and I intend to constantly work on improving my skills.

AutoCAD Archicad CineRender Archicad Revit Rhinocero Grashopper for Rhino V-Ray for Rhino SketchUp V-Ray for SketchUp Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign QGIS Microsoft Office Word Microsoft Office Excel

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sketching/drafting watercolour painting modelling photography

| interests

activism for environmental issues digital graphic photography film literature skiing diving

09.2018 - 12.2020

09.2020 - 03.2022 08.2020 - 09.2020 12.2017 - present 08.2016 - 01.2017

| training programs

parametric architecture photography

| languages skills | education | professional experience

Polish English Italian German

Politecnico di Milano Warsaw University of Technology

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Erasmus exchange VIA University Horsens, Denmark

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1 project | Portugal | responsibilities: rendering | final visualisations preparation | interior design

12 projects | Poland | private apartments | responsibilities: inventory measurements | interior design | preliminary drawings, sketches and diagrams development | materials list with cost estimation preparation | rendering | final visualisations preparation | exectuvie drawings development | construction works supervision

1 project | exhibition in Warsaw National Museum | responsibilities: interior design | preliminary drawings, sketches and diagrams development | presentation for competition preparation

Architectural Computing Workshop Summer School 2017

Digital Photography in Architecture WUT 2016

Practical Course Academy of Photography Warsaw 2014

native proficiency certified proficiency intermediate proficiency elementary proficiency

António Carvalho Arquitectura e Urbanismo, lda ac.arquitectura.urbanismo@gmail.com

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New Social Housing in Lambrate Rethinking the living conditions in Milan

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Scuola di Architettura, Urbanistica, Ingegneria delle Costruzioni Architecture and Urban Design Course Faculty of Architecture and Urban Design

1 | New Social Housing in Lambrate

Date: December 2020

Location:

Rethinking the living conditions in Milan

Laurea Magistrale | Politecnico di Milano, Scuola di Architettura, Urbanistica, Ingegneria delle Costruzioni

Lambrate - Milan, Italy

Supervisor: Professor Antonio Da Silva Ferreira De Carvalho Co-supervisor: Professor Alessio Broggini

common spaces services staircases green roof terrace apartments

The city of Milan struggles with overpopulation and constant inflow of new inhabitants. This is a problem for many urban settlements.

Less and less people can afford decent living conditions, in a well communicated place with necessary services just around the corner. Due to increasing amount of migrations to large metropolises, inequalities within residential section can be observed around the world.

This project is a research of a compromise between providing affordable, inclusive housing and creating a landmark for one of the developing districts in Milan. Its main goal is to provide different apartment layouts for diverse inhabitants, likewise internal and external common areas supplementing missing functions from small scale dwellings.

Everything starts on the ground floor, beyond the borders of provided plot. Instead of a crowded, overparked street with unappealing appearance, a shared space with green areas extending to vacant land next to railways is proposed. The street connects with the center of Lambrate district via a safe path for pedestrians and bicycles without excluding car traffic. Bicycle lanes can be easily linked with the rest of the city or lead to Lambrate Station and the Green Metro line.

The ground and the first floor of the building mostly provide commercial and services areas. Their goal is to connect the building with the shared space outside of it. The opening to the courtyard on the corner is located strategically to invite people inside. Examples of services would be a bar, a restaurant, a local store or a nursery. They would serve the inhabitants and their neighbors. However, the residential and common areas are clearly separated from the outside world. Bicycle stands and inner storage are provided instead of a parking lot or underground garage. The whole design should integrate the community and encourage more sustainable living.

Commercial and common areas, courtyard | Ground floor plan

New Social Housing in Lambrate

The entrance to the courtyard

The courtyard The courtyard

A proposal design for local bar

A proposal design for local bar

New Social Housing in Lambrate Rethinking the living conditions in Milan

Facade

Facades representing the overhang suspended above entrance to the courtyard

Section through commercial area, green terrace and apartments

Typology catalogue

Studio apartment I 32.80m2

Studio apartment III 30.00m2 x 1-2 x 1-2 x 1-2

Studio apartment II 28.10m2

Two bedroom apartment 68.25m

Three bedroom apartment I 68.25m x 3-4 x 3-4

Typology catalogue

One bedroom apartment I 41.00m2

One bedroom apartment II 41.00m2 x 2-3 x 2-3

Three bedroom apartment II 90.30m2

Four bedroom apartment 105.60m2 x 4-5 x 5-6

0 1 m 3 m 0 1 m 3 m

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This studio apartment has an area of 32.80 m2. The space was designed for the comfortable living of maximum one or two people. This kind of dwellings requires maximum usage of the provided area for essential appliances and built-in storage, thus there is no unnecessary clutter or freestanding objects.

The separation of the space between different purpose areas was also a vital objective. Even though the apartment is modest, the whole building provides additional spaces for extra activities (common kitchen and entertainment room, bicycle storage, green terrace).

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Studio apartment I | technical drawings

2 | Between a city and the river A new meeting point

Final Studio| Politecnico di Milano, Architettura, Urbanistica, Ingegneria delle Costruzioni

Date: A.Y. 2019-20

Location: PO River Valley | Piacenza, Italy

Professors:

Collaborators: Matteo Puglisi| Irene Manzini Ceinar | Eleftheria Exarchou | Francesca Suaria

Coauthors: Marjan Choroumi | Irmina Gerello | Jose Miguel Gomez

Laura Cipriani | Mina Akhavan | Alisia Tognon

Introduction | Po Valley

The approach to this project focused on two major phases: “research by design” and “design by research”. During the first part the focus was on the Po River and its close vicinity. Main aspects, such as industries located in the Po Valley, their impact on architecture, society and environment were considered. The industrial part of the cities presented a cumulation of challenges. Pollution of water, ground and air is a repetitive problem in many of them with intensified appearance related to particular branches of production. The research part allows the reader to understand how industrial zones impact living conditions and urban development around them.

The next step was a design of the chosen area based on the information gathered in the first phase. Focusing on only one area and developing the project revealed new perspectives and problems concerning specific industrial zone in Piacenza. The relation between the city and the river became a subject of consideration as an important factor in forming the urban space.

ECONOMIC EVOLUTION OF THE

LANDUSE OF PO VALLEY

Data: Geofabrik.de, 2018.

Data: ARPA, 2018.

PO VALLEY

Research by design | Industrial sites

INDUSTRIAL SITES AND WATER SYSTEM

Data: Geofabrik.de, 2018. Geoportale Lombardia/Emilia Romagna, 2018.

Several clusters of industrial sites are positioned alongside Po river and its tributaries. Placement of some industries suggests a requirement of close connection to natural water resources.

Research by design | Industrial sites typology

INDUSTRIAL TYPOLOGIES

Data: Geofabrik.de, 2018. Google Maps.

INDUSTRIAL SITES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Data: Geofabrik.de, 2018. Geoportale Lombardia/Emilia Romagna, 2018.

Industrial Sites Po River and Water System

For better organisation and representation of leading processes, the division of industrial sites was established. Typologies are divided into three groups: dispersed single industry, linear industrial clusters, zone industrial clusters.

This map illustrates locations of industrial sites in relation to the transportation infrastructure and the cities. The highways and railways junction close to urban settelments concentrates the biggest industrial zones present in the area. Spaces in between cities are covered by rare and dispersed industrial sites.

Industrial Sites Po River Infrastructure System

Industrial Sites

CATALOGUE OF INDUSTRIAL TYPOLOGIES

Data: Google Earth.

A. Linear development/ Lemignano (PR)

B. Zone development/ Mantova (MN)

Dispersed Typology Water System Linear Typology Zone Typology Infrastructure System 0 5 km

C. Disperse development/ Pieveottoville (PR) (railways, highways, roads)

Research by design | Contamination of Po Valley

LACK OF VENTILATION AND TEMPERATURE INVERSION PROBLEM

Data: ARPAE, 2018. Photo: European Space Agency, 2019

ALPS MOUNTAINS

The Po Valley is a major populated area, with a population density among the highest in Europe. Emission sensitivity simulations have been performed to identify the Po Valley’s footprint and to quantify its influence on the atmospheric composition. Simulation results suggest that the Po Valley emissions impact extends up to 500 km, affecting Italy, the northern Mediterranean Sea and the western Balkan peninsula. The outflow directions are determined or forced by meteorological and topographic factors.

TYPE OF ACTIVITY CAUSING CONTAMINATION AND ITS IMPACT

Data: ARPA Lombardia, 2018. ARPAE Regione Emilia Romagna, 2018.

Research by design | Water contamination and industry

RIVERS’ CONTAMINATION AND POLLUTED INDUSTRIAL SITES

Data: Geofabrik.de, 2018. ARPA Lombardia, 2018. ARPAE Emilia Romagna, 2018.

River contamination is an average result from point measurements on the stations alongside rivers. They cannot be considered as precise, due to the nature of water flow variability. It can be observed that the presence of industrial sites impacts state of the river and its tributaries.

Industrial Sites Contaminated Industrial Sites Water State: Bad Water State: Sufficient Water State: Good Water State: Very Bad

INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS

Data: Geofabrik.de, 2018. ARPA Lombardia, 2018. ARPAE Emilia Romagna, 2018. Google Maps.

Based on the research the prevailing types of industries were established. The main industrial districts are connected to water system and also cluster around urban settlement. This map compile data of water pollution with type of industry.

Food Processing Automotive

Horticultural Logistics

Chemical

Ceramics Textiles, Clothing, Shoemaking Biomedical

Metal-mechanical Wood Leather Production

APENN NE MOUNTAINS

Between a city and the river A

Research by design | Abandoned industrial buildings

ABANDONED BUILDINGS AND WATER SYSTEM

Data: Regione Lombardia, 2010. Regione Emilia Romagna, 2010.

The map represents abandoned industrial sites and buildings and their vicinity to the River.

CATALOGUE OF ABANDONED INDUSTRIES: PIACENZA

Data: Regione Emilia Romagna, 2010. Google Earth Pro.

Abandoned Buildings

0 Urban Fabric

Po River and Water System 30 km 10 km

Ex Acna, Via San Bartolomeo (PC)

Ex manifattura tabacchi, Via Montebello (PC)

L’area ex Pertite Via Emilia Pavese (PC)

ABANDONED BUILDINGS AND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

Data: Regione Lombardia, 2010. Regione Emilia Romagna, 2010.

There is visible decrease of production in Po Valley. Among dispersed locations many unoccupied buildings are present, though they still remain in a minority.

Industrial Sites Po River

Surface: 40.000 sqm

Surface: 30.000 sqm

Abandoned Buildings

Abandoned Buildings Industrial Sites Water System 0 50 km 10 km

Infrastructure System (railways, highways, roads)

Location: City Center

Abandonment Year: 1970

Function: Industrial Distance from Po River: 700 m

Location: City Center

Abandonment Year: 1999

Function: Industrial Distance from Po River: 2 km

Surface: 270.000 sqm Location: Periphery

Abandonment Year: 1940

Function: Industrial/Militar Distance from Po River: 2,5 km

Between a city and the river

Design by research | Industrial zones of Piacenza

Data: Geoportale Emilia Romagna, 2018, ARPA, 2018.

Piacenza is certainly well connected through highways and railroads to important cities in Italy, such as Milan, likewise the main Ligurian and Adriatic ports and the airports of Northern Italy.

The industrial zone is located on the edge of the city. It is characterized by lack of a clear formal and symbolic identity, described by “non-places” such as the water purification system in IREN, with discontinuous private buildings and existing warehouses. The area is rather problematic both for the high noise levels and negative environmental impact. It is closely linked to the north train station, where abandoned plots are present.

Design by research | Site analysis

Data: Google Maps and Open Street Maps, Piano Strutturale Comune di Piacenza: Acque.

TRANSPORTATION

ABANDONED BUILDINGS

Bus Line Bike Path

Current Entrances

URBAN VOIDS AND GREEN AREAS

WATER NETWORK

Abandoned Buildings Underused Buildings

Built Environment

Industrial Focus Area

Abandoned Buildings Infrastructure System

Water State: Good

Water State: Sufficient

Water State: Bad

Industrial Sites Water State: Very Bad

Agriculture Greenary Urban Voids

Superficial Canals Sewer System

Underground Canals

Water Treatment Plants

Design by research | Vision

Data: Geofabrik.de, 2018. ARPA, 2018.

CURRENT SITUATION

Industrial zone is perceived as a border between a city and the river and polluting source. There is a lack of urban relations between building fabric and the river embankment with disrupted paths and neglected image of the place.

VISION OF THE PROJECT

The concept of sustainable urban regeneration offers the vision to transform the degraded and abandoned areas of the industrial zone. In order to create a better relationship between Po river and the city it is necessary to introduce a better connection between them and to promote water treatment.

Design by research | Strategies of the project

A. TRANSFORMATION OF THE INDUSTRIAL ZONE

Rethinking the structure of the industrial zone and how it could be more integrated with the city. It could become a part of it through introducing new functions attractive to the citizens, transforming the abandoned areas and enhancing the quality of the environment.

B. CONNECTION TO THE CITY

Overcoming the physical barriers for better connection with the city. This area can transform into one of the city entrances, although now it is perceived as an isolated area, surrounded by highways and railways.

C. IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE WATER SYSTEM

Implementing several stages of water treatment. The water should be purified and controlled before discharging to the river or even underground canals.

existing open canals

existing water treatment tanks

Po river, water system Piacenza urban tissue built area in the industrial zone existing roads existing railways existing highways

energy plant - unchanged area existing slow mobility paths existing green areas unsed water treatment tank transformed to pond

designed open canals constructed wetlands solar panel elevated on canopy

slow mobility designed paths

public squares - permeable pavement

slow mobility designed main axis paths designed green areas with vegetation designed park area - lawn designed new vegetation ( trees) green roofs redesigned postindustrial buildings

Design by research | Master plan. Industrial zone of Piacenza

Between a city and the

Design by research | Zoom in into Wetlands Park PLAN

WETLANDS - PURIFICATION sustainable use of plants for water cleaning system

ACCESSABILITI pedestrian and bicycle paths, bridge over motorway

WETLANDS - GARDEN paths over the wetlands, interesting water plants

BIKE LANE

bicycle-friendly infrastructure, connected with Piacenza bike lanes

RIVERBANK meadows and spaces dedicated for open-air activities

NEW INFRASTRUCTURE quarry area adaptation, activity spaces, playgrounds, sport fields

Design by research | Wetlands Park - atmosphere views

Section A-A

DETAIL 1

DETAIL 2

Design by research | Wetlands park - section A-A with details sections 0

Freelancer work | Executive drawings | Interior design | Visualisations

Collaboration with António Carvalho Arquitectura e Urbanismo, lda 3 | Grandola project A modern villa with swimming pool

Date: February - March 2021/September 2021 - February 2022

Location: Grandola, Portugal

Hidden behind the white walls lies a multigeneration vacation house. It provides private suites for multiple family members, likewise big common spaces measured to their mutual interests. The villa design follows a characteristic Portuguese architecture style. It is oriented in the way that provides shadow on the terrace during the hottest hours of the day and maintains a comfortable atmosphere inside the living spaces.

Grandola

The fireplace became a central space for the common part of the house. Its design embraces regional customs. From the living room side it looks like a regular fireplace, however from the kitchen’s side it transforms to a separate room with open fire. The traditional benches, as well as all interior finishes are made from local marble called Mármore Estremoz Branco.

Fireplace - plan

Detailed

Grandola

Grandola project A modern villa with swimming pool

Remodelling of a mansard floor Apartment in reconstructed villa

Freelancer work | Interior design | Construction Supervision

Date: February 2021 - September 2022

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Collaboration:

Beata Brzozowicz-Kaminska

Apartment layout plan

Main floor plan

The apartment is located on the top floor of a relatively new building, which is stylized as villas from the beginning of 20th century. It is covered with a mansard roof, which gives a unique appearance to the interior design.

For this project two apartments have been merged together. It required only partial redesigning and strictly followed the investors needs and desires. The day part of the flat turned into open space for whole family to enjoy and rooms for children became their personal playground.

Mezzanines floor plan in childrens rooms

Remodelling of a mansard

The central element of the common area is the dining table. The family’s life will revolve around it or it can become a gathering setting for special occasions. The major part of the living room is occupied by a private library with a comfortable sofa and lounge chair to create an ideal environment for reading.

On the other side of the page one of the considered variants of the common area is presented. Its evolution is shown on the visualisations.

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An eight year old girl’s bedroom | 3D concepts

1. Concept

2. Concept

The transformation of the children’s rooms required adding mezzanines to extend their areas. In both cases the mezzanines became a playful addition. In this case many book shelves and places to read are creating a space for a little dreamer.

An eight year old girl’s bedroom | Visualisations

Two different variants of the room are presented on the other side of the page. The visualisations represent the evolution of the design, which was accepted as a final one.

A five year old boy’s bedroom | 3D concepts

1. Concept

2. Concept

The other room was transformed into a playful area full of climbing and jumping accessories. This space serves a young individual with inexhaustible energy. The mezzanine is a playground and a sleeping area, where you can get on the ladders and climbing wall.

A five year old boy’s bedroom | Visualisations

Two different variants of the room are presented on the other side of the page. The visualisations represent the evolution of the design, which was accepted as a final one.

| The story of colour Interactive exhibition in Warsaw

Internship | Concept design | Preparation of visual presentation for contest

Date: August - December 2016

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Collaboration with JAZ+Architekci

Supervisors: Zuzanna Massé - Deda, Andrzej Jaworski, Julian Żmijewski

Exhibition layout

Exhibition plan

The yellow hall

Exhibition axonometry

This exhibition told the history of colour, its impact on art and its influence on historic changes. The intention of it to be educational and entertaining was a completely new approach of the Warsaw National Museum to its displays. The exhibition started with a gate which reset the visual sense of an observer, next it provided interactive devices for better understanding how human perception works. Then it educated the observer about historical dyes based on the chosen exhibits.

The main inspiration for this project was the symbol of the light wave. Its shape became a luminous installation connecting parts of the display. Since it is bright it might be seen as a guide in the dark museum halls. The walls are painted in almost black shade and a repeating mount with each section as a pattern of the light wave frames the exhibits.

6 | The social housing refurbishment A new social housing complex in Denmark

Erasmus Exchange at VIA University Colllege | Refurbishment project

Date: February - June 2016

Location: Horsens, Denmark

Coauthors: Joanna Karlikowska | Camille Teillet

Concept sketches Landscape and urban development

Denmark is distinctive for its minimalist, red brick residential architecture. This refurbishment of a social housing district from the ‘50s concentrated on keeping this appearance. The proposal focused on renewing rows of identical buildings, likewise creating a safe and interesting neighbourhood. Removing traffic from the central part of it and proposing a shared space for bicycles and pedestrians was one of the main courses of this change. To enrich the life of the tenants places like playgrounds, gardens and common rooms were part of the design.

Increasing accessibility to apartments was a crucial point of the project. With this approach the two staircases were extended, therefore elevators could be added to them. Another important step included enlarging the apartments, by shifting balconies outside the outline of the building. Many sustainable solutions were introduced and implemented to meet strict Danish requirements.

The social housing refurbishment A new social housing

1st floor plan

Apartments on lower levels have capacity fro two to four inhabitants. They were designed with consideration to the sun exposure. The more open and accessible day area is facing the west, while bedrooms are located on the east side of the building.

The section goes through the middle staircase, which goes only to the first floor. It leads to two apartments designed for famiies with one or two children.

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The social housing refurbishment A new social housing complex

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Roof plan

refurbishment

2nd floor plan

Mezzanine floor plan

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Roof details

01 detail - skylight

On the last floor the previously unused attic was turned into a habitable mezzanine, enlarging the living space, so it could accommodate a bigger family or group of young adults. Due to these changes, the whole structure of the roof should be replaced with a new one.

02 detail - curtain wall-roof connection

03 detail - roof-wall connection, gutter

A few examples of technical details, that explain changes proposed for the refurbishment, are presented here.

• New layers of insulated roof supported by a steel structure.

• An external wall with brick cladding, that allowed adding new insulation.

Marta Kaminska +39 348 968 1727 kaminska.mart@gmail.com