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.
freiraum
where the city 昀椀nds calm
Despite its many parks, Vienna lacks consumerfree spaces where people can truly linger. Streets and squares are primarily designed for movement, which often leads to a loss of conscious urban experience. The environment becomes habitual, and the perception of space and time fades. Any space can serve a purpose, but temporary architecture presents a promising solution. With minimal resources, it can create exactly the spaces needed at any given moment, enabling more
consumption-free recreational areas in the city.
The goal is to establish a place that brings people together and invites them to stay—free from the pressure to consume. This space should encourage spontaneous encounters and o昀昀er versatile uses. Simplicity and 昀氀exibility are key. The structure should be easy to assemble, require minimal production effort, and ultimately be dismantled and reused without leaving a trace.
Steel clamps
Polycarbonate pyramid (transparent/translucent)
Spacer bolt Ø 15 mm
Spacer bolt Ø 20 mm
BSH larch 80/120 mm 3 Steel strip 4 mm
Connector made of cast steel 60/80 mm
Flat steel
Bolt Ø 25 mm
Hinge joint
Spacer bolt Ø 20 mm
steel jack Ø 20 mm
Steel clamps
Hinge joint
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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Ausstellung
Hˆrsaal
Ausstellung
qm
AUGUSTSEPTEMBER
Ausstellung
Ausstellung 70 qm
Freiraum 28 qm
Freiraum 28 qm
Hˆrsaal
Plauderecke
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
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
2 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
3 Sliding door
2x laminated safety glass (LSG) 8 mm
Cavity (SZR) 10 mm
2x laminated safety glass (LSG) 8 mm 4
Grating 26/26
5 Polycarbonate panels 47 mm Steel 50/50
symbiose
living in self-su昀케ciency
The project aims to integrate low-emission, smallscale commercial structures into the existing urban fabric, aligning with the concept of a high-density, mixed-use city with short distances.
What sets this residential building apart is the symbiotic relationship between its residents and the
integrated 昀椀tness studio and glass recycling facility, allowing them to bene昀椀t from one another. This innovative approach creates an urban environment that seamlessly combines open spaces, a昀昀ordable housing, infrastructure, and production.
Wildwein insulation plant troughts, watered with urine-containing water reinforced concrete
water pipe
ideenfabrik
an academy as an exhibition
An academy for architecture, art, and design that encourages productive work, creativity, and exchange, both among its members and with society.
The entire building is open to the public and follows the principle of a one-room typology. The openness of the spatial system makes students‘
work processes and approaches visible, transforming the academy into a place of inspiration and dialogue.
It becomes not only a learning environment for students but also an interactive space for visitors—an interface with society that turns the academy itself 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
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.
conversion and upgrading
The AGM hall will be transformed into a warehouse and o昀케ce building, while the adjacent abandoned car park will be repurposed for oyster mushroom production. The south-western wing of the car park will be 昀椀tted with a curtain wall to ensure ample light for mushroom growth, while the north-eastern wing will retain its existing structure to expose the mushrooms to natural light only during the growing season.
Spanning around 3,144 square meters over three 昀氀oors, this space will produce approximately 378 tonnes of mushrooms per harvest cycle, resulting in an annual yield of 4,536 tonnes—enough to supply the entire population of Vienna.
Income from the mushroom production will be used
to convert the roofs of the car park into glasshouses, which will be rented out to individuals, creating a community gathering space and making optimal use of the existing structures. Due to its suitable design, the petrol station will be repurposed into a restaurant that serves dishes made from the oyster mushrooms produced on-site.
The pathways between the repurposed areas will be extended and integrated into the public space, including an educational trail about mushroom cultivation.
The surrounding area will be enhanced with native plants, playgrounds, seating areas, and community gardens, o昀昀ering social incentives and promoting community engagement.
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.
