Architecture Portfolio

KATHARINA GABRIEL

PORT FOLIO

curriculum vitae

personal info

Katharina Gabriel 20th January 2001 katharina.gabriel@hotmail.com +43 650 9983014

education 2024

EBS Barcelona International Bartender Course

2020 - 2025

Technische Universität Wien, Bachelor Architektur

2015 - 2020

Höhere Lehranstalt für wirtschaftliche Berufe für Kommunikations- und Mediendesign, Linz

work experience 12/2024 - today

Hammond Bar - Bartender

12/2023 - 07/2024

Gleisgarten - Bartender

02/2021 - 09/2023

Verband Österr. Beton- u. Fertigteilwerke freelance, designing presentations

further internships

KPMG Linz (2022), Voestalpine Steel GmbH (2019), Print-it Mediagroup (2018), ENAMO GmbH (2017), Oberösterreichische Versicherung AG (2016

skills CAD

Archicad, Revit, Autocad

3D

Rhino, Sketchup, 3dsMax

Adobe CC

Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign

language pro昀椀ciencies german

native

english

professional working pro昀椀ciency B2

spanish

limited working pro昀椀ciency A2

french

elementary pro昀椀ciency A1

international experience 08/2024

EBS Barcelona International Bartender Course living in Barcelona for 4 weeks

02/2023 - 08/2023

Travelling through Central- and Southamerica

02/2023

International Swiss Talent Forum, 5 day workshop at ESPF Lausanne

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content

freiraum bachelor thesis

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above the line building construction

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symbiose residential

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ideenfabrik academy

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mush-room urban planning

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stimmenbilliard museum

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this portfolio contains selected projects from design studios developed while pursuing a Bachelor of Architecture at Technical University of Vienna.

These projects illustrate the diverse scales and approaches that have shaped my design education and professional development. Explorations of spacial relationships, tectonics, temporality, awareness, social interaction and response to contextual in昀氀uences have all been presented.

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freiraum where the city 昀椀nds calm Despite its many parks, Vienna lacks consumer-

consumption-free recreational areas in the city.

free spaces where people can truly linger. Streets and squares are primarily designed for movement,

The goal is to establish a place that brings people

which often leads to a loss of conscious urban

together and invites them to stay—free from the

experience. The environment becomes habitual,

pressure to consume. This space should encourage

and the perception of space and time fades. Any

spontaneous encounters and o昀昀er versatile uses.

space can serve a purpose, but temporary archi-

Simplicity and 昀氀exibility are key. The structure should

tecture presents a promising solution. With mini-

be easy to assemble, require minimal production ef-

mal resources, it can create exactly the spaces

fort, and ultimately be dismantled and reused without

needed at any given moment, enabling more

leaving a trace.

Location Case study: Vienna, Naschmarkt Supervisor Senior Scientist Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. San-Hwan Lu Category Bachelor thesis Year 2024 Semester 8 Programms Rhino, Grasshopper, Illustrator, Twinmotion freiraum // bachelor thesis

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simplicity, adaptability, reusability The 昀氀exible connectors allow the dome to be scaled to any size without altering the length of the rods, simply by adjusting the connection angles. Rods can

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be added or removed at any time, enabling various spatial con昀椀gurations and making the structure fully demountable and rebuildable.

The polycarbonate panels provide weather and sun protection while de昀椀ning the dome’s shape. They create a unique spatial experience, giving visitors the impression of being neither entirely indoors nor 3

outdoors.

The Beams can be inserted between the connectors and supports to secure the timber 昀氀oor battens. These beams are 昀椀rmly attached to the structure using head plates, ensuring stability and integration within the overall design.

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Steel clamps

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Polycarbonate pyramid (transparent/translucent)

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Steel strip 4 mm

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Spacer bolt Ø 15 mm

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Spacer bolt Ø 20 mm

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Connector made of cast steel 60/80 mm

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Flat steel

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Bolt Ø 25 mm

12 Adjustable steel jack Ø 20 mm

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Hinge joint

Spacer bolt Ø 20 mm

10 BSH larch 80/120 mm

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culture - community - education The parking lot at the Naschmarkt will be transformed into an inviting space for social interaction and leisure, repurposing 4,500 square meters of asphalt. Over six months, lectures, workshops, exhibitions, and various events centered around community, education, and culture will take place here.

This dynamic space will evolve into a hub for exchange, creative thinking, and learning, with its design continuously adapted to suit di昀昀erent uses.

Domes with diameters of 12, 8, and 6 meters can be repositioned or recon昀椀gured as needed, ensuring an optimal setting for the planned activities.

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MAI

JU

15. APRIL

Hörsaal 113 qm Freiraum 28 qm

Ausstellung 113 qm

Freiraum 28 qm

AUGUST

UNI

SEPTEMBER

Freiraum 28 qm

Ausstellung 100 qm

Ausstellung 113 qm

Ausstellung 70 qm

Freiraum 28 qm

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APRIL

Freiraum 28 qm

Free Little Library 113 qm

MAI

JU

Plauderecke 50 qm Hörsaal 113 qm

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AUGUST

01. SEPTEMBER

Freiraum 28 qm

Free Little Library 113 qm

Free Little Library 113 qm

Workshop zone 100 qm Freiraum 28 qm

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culture

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BSH Larch 80/120 mm

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Steel clamps

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Polycarbonate pyramid 8 mm

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Steel strip 4 mm

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Spacer bolt Ø 15 mm

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Screw Ø 15 mm

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Flooring

education

community

Cladding Larch200/20 mm Battens larch 80/60 mm Substructure BSH Larch 120/120 mm 8

Spacer bolt Ø 20 mm

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Connector made of cast steel 60/80 mm

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Hinge joint

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Bolt Ø 25 mm

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head plate

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Height-adjustable steel jacks Ø 20 mm

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above the line sports centre as communitybuilding connection Matzleinsdorferplatz forms the busy border between Vienna‘s 5th and 10th districts and is crossed by several multi-lane roads and numerous railway tracks. With the extension of the new U2 underground line, this location will become an even more important transport hub - a functional place of transit, but not a place to linger. Constantly moving tra昀케c, noise and a lack of high-quality recreational spaces characterise the image of this grey urban space.

The ‘Above the Line’ project was developed to counteract this urban density, stress and disorientation. It is a sports centre with multifunctional halls for tennis, basketball, badminton, martial arts and 昀椀tness and serves as a space for connection and community.

But more than a classic sports centre, ‘Above the Line’ sees itself as a social stimulus. Sport has the power to connect people regardless of origin, age or social background. Moving together creates encounters, reduces fear of contact and strengthens a sense of unity - especially in urban contexts where isolation and anonymity often prevail.

Location Vienna, Matzleinsdorferplatz Supervisor Senior Scientist Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. San-Hwan Lu Colaborators Julia Horacek Category building construction and structural engineering Year 2023 Semester 7 Programms Archicad, Illustrator

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the loads are transferred to the ground through the arches. A tension strut connects the arches and prevents forward tilting. Supports above and suspended struts below, spaced 4 metres apart, direct the forces into the arches.

the beams span 31 metres, creating a column-free sports hall. They carry the ceiling loads and transfer them to the arches via columns or suspended struts.

St Andrew‘s crosses are positioned along the arch axes and span the full building height. They absorb wind loads and transfer them to the arches through beams and supports.

A shed roof with solar panels sits above the halls on the north side. The loads are carried by truss girders and transferred to the columns.

no large spans are needed in the sanitary and access areas. These spaces rely on a column-beam structure to absorb forces, transferring them to the arches or directly to the ground. A reinforced concrete core at the base also braces the building.

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Parquet 20 mm (blind 20 mm Sprung construction 40 mm Spacer wedge 90 mm Thermal insulation 70 mm Vapour barrier Reinforced concrete 160 mm Trapezoidal steel sheet 150/51/1 mm

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Linoleum 5 mm Screed 70 mm Separation layer Impact sound insulation 20 mm Thermal insulation 70 mm Vapour barrier Reinforced concrete 160 mm Trapezoidal steel sheet 150/51/1 mm

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Sliding door 2x laminated safety glass (LSG) 8 mm Cavity (SZR) 10 mm 2x laminated safety glass (LSG) 8 mm

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Grating 26/26 IPE 120 HEA 100

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Polycarbonate panels 47 mm Steel 50/50 HEA 100

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symbiose living in self-su昀케ciency The project aims to integrate low-emission, small-

integrated 昀椀tness studio and glass recycling facility,

scale commercial structures into the existing urban

allowing them to bene昀椀t from one another. This

fabric, aligning with the concept of a high-density,

innovative approach creates an urban environment

mixed-use city with short distances.

that seamlessly combines open spaces, a昀昀ordable

What sets this residential building apart is the

housing, infrastructure, and production.

symbiotic relationship between its residents and the

Location Vienna, Felberstraße Supervisor Univ.Lektor Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Jochen Hoog Colaborators Julia Horacek Category residential Year 2022 Semester 4 Programs Revit, Illustrator, Sketchup

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public space

public circulation

circulations arcade

Fitnesscenter trashroom, electricity etc.

Glasrecycling center

Type A/B: 30 - 60 m2

Type C: 60 - 85 m2

Type D: 85 - 100 m2

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LEDs with glazed panels LEDs with glazed panels insulation reinforced concrete

Wildwein plant troughts, watered with urine-containing water water pipe

use of 昀椀tnessmachines produces electricity

a Carbon 昀椀lter removes salt from the liquids

residents get supplied with self-generated electricity

Plants extract essential nutrients from the urine

puri昀椀ed water is can be reused for the toilet 昀氀ush

thereby charging a battery

solar panels waste glass of the residents hot air is used for the heating waste glass is processed into works of art and then sold

melting furnace

wind turbines

rain gutter

Water tanw

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ideenfabrik an academy as an exhibition An academy for architecture, art, and design

work processes and approaches visible, transfor-

that encourages productive work, creativity, and

ming the academy into a place of inspiration and

exchange, both among its members and with

dialogue.

society.

It becomes not only a learning environment for stu-

The entire building is open to the public and

dents but also an interactive space for visitors—an

follows the principle of a one-room typology. The

interface with society that turns the academy itself

openness of the spatial system makes students‘

into an ever-evolving exhibition.

Location Vienna, Längenfeldgasse Supervisor Univ.Lektor Dipl.-Ing. Ulrike Pitro Colaborators Julia Horacek Category Open Design Academy Year 2023 Semester 5 Programms Archicad, Illustrator, Sketchup

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the perception of space formation The building structure is de昀椀ned by staggered 昀氀oor slabs, which create overhangs and terraces. Each 昀氀oor features atriums placed in di昀昀erent positions, leading to varying ceiling heights and visual connections between spaces.

The ceiling height plays a crucial role in shaping the perception of the space and in昀氀uences its use.

Areas with lower ceilings are designated for focused, concentrated work, while areas with higher ceilings are preferred for creative and open-ended activities.

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visual relationships

ceiling heights

intersection inside/out

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mush-room integrating sustainable productivity into an existing city Austria is 50% self-su昀케cient in food, but only 12% self-su昀케cient in mushrooms, making the country heavily dependent on food imports. The coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine have highlighted how problematic such dependency can be.

To address this issue, existing building structures in Jedlersdorf will be repurposed to establish our Mush-Room oyster mushroom production facility.

This initiative will promote regional food production within the city, ensuring a steady mushroom supply for all of Vienna. The project will also foster a social network, integrating productivity into an existing urban area, while making Jedlersdorf more economically and socially attractive by transforming it into a research and visitor center.

Location Vienna, Jedlersdorf Supervisor Univ.Lektor Dipl.-Ing. Daniel Löschenbrand Univ.Lektorin Dipl.-Ing.in Doris Haidvogl Colaborators Luise Deumer, Julia Horacek Category urban planning and landscape architecture Year 2022 Semester 4 Programms Archicad, Illustrator, Photoshop

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conversion and upgrading The AGM hall will be transformed into a warehouse

to convert the roofs of the car park into glasshouses,

and o昀케ce building, while the adjacent abandoned car

which will be rented out to individuals, creating a

park will be repurposed for oyster mushroom pro-

community gathering space and making optimal use

duction. The south-western wing of the car park will

of the existing structures. Due to its suitable design,

be 昀椀tted with a curtain wall to ensure ample light for

the petrol station will be repurposed into a restaurant

mushroom growth, while the north-eastern wing will

that serves dishes made from the oyster mushrooms

retain its existing structure to expose the mushrooms

produced on-site.

to natural light only during the growing season.

The pathways between the repurposed areas will be

Spanning around 3,144 square meters over three

extended and integrated into the public space, inclu-

昀氀oors, this space will produce approximately 378 ton-

ding an educational trail about mushroom cultivation.

nes of mushrooms per harvest cycle, resulting in an

The surrounding area will be enhanced with native

annual yield of 4,536 tonnes—enough to supply the

plants, playgrounds, seating areas, and community

entire population of Vienna.

gardens, o昀昀ering social incentives and promoting

Income from the mushroom production will be used

community engagement.

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expansion and networking he Jedlersdorf oyster mushrooms are now delive-

mycelium is used as a biodegradable insulating

red organically by rail to Vienna‘s railway stations

material with similar properties to XPS, but without

and have gained widespread popularity, extending

the harmful VOC emissions.

even beyond Vienna’s borders. Key destination

With 昀椀nancial backing from the mushroom pro-

stations include Hollabrunn, Wiener Neustadt, and

duction, a new production facility equipped with a

St. Pölten.

railway siding is being constructed in a derelict area

A research center, funded by the pro昀椀ts from

of the former ÖBB railway estate. The mushroom-

mushroom production, is being established next

based insulation materials are used in newly built

to the restaurant on the large, paved area. This re-

homes in the neighborhood, and the 昀椀rst prototy-

search center discovers that the mycelium of oyster

pes even incorporate processed mushroom myceli-

mushrooms can be processed into an environmen-

um as a structural support material.

tally friendly alternative to plastic. The processed

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research center

mush-rail

Putzfassade

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Pilz-Dämmstoff

Stahlbeton

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production

insulation material

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stimmenbilliard space as an exhibition A space is de昀椀ned by much more than what we see. The physical involvement of the body through speaking requires engagement with the space. Its acoustic characteristics do not reveal themselves through random ambient noises – they only become perceptible when one uses their own voice.

The space is explored less through sight and more through hearing. It is the physical principles of acoustics that create a space, shaping its form and impact on visitors. Every architectural detail, from shapes to openings, emerges from the demands of acoustics.

Standort Vienna, Stadtpark Supervisor Univ.Lektor Dipl.-Ing. Silvia Sauermann-Boesch Category museum Year 2021 Semester 3 Programms Sketchup, Illustrator

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Längsschnitt, maßstabslos

U-Bahn Station

space with a di昀昀use sound 昀椀eld, protecting the chamber from ambient noise

In the Whisper and Megaphone Chamber, smooth surfaces optimize sound wave re昀氀ection

Reverberation Chamber

Whisper Chamber

Megaphone Chamber

In the Reverberation Chamber, a textured surface scatters sound waves, reducing reverberation and creating a more di昀昀use sound 昀椀eld

Reverberation Chamber A room designed to create a di昀昀use sound 昀椀eld.

Non-parallel and non-orthogonal surfaces evenly distribute sound energy, while tilted walls and balanced proportions enhance di昀昀usion.

Whisper Chamber The ellipsoidal curvature enables communication over long distances. As a hemispherical dome, it re昀氀ects sound waves so that a speaker at its center hears their voice unusually loud. If o昀昀-center, the echo is heard at a symmetrical point on the opposite side.

Megaphone Chamber acts as a sound funnel. Speech from above is ampli昀椀ed and re昀氀ected by the conical wall, making it loud and clear for those inside. freiraum // bachelor thesis

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