Architecture Portfolio

ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO

WORK EXPERIENCE

Lūcija Vilcāne

about me

believe the highest quality architecture is created when design and engineering compliment each other as well as when these are precisely intertwined. i am deeply interested in contemporary and sustainable architecture as well as design and purity of forms. enjoy learning AND WIDEN MY PERSPECTIVE so in my spare time, participate in workshops related to architecture and urban planning. I’M HIGHLY MOTIVATED, ENTHUSIASTIC, HARD WORKING AND EAGER TO SUCCEED IN THE FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE.

EDUCATION

ARCHITECTURE MSC currently having my internship in the Netherlands for masters program

E X CHAN G E UNI V ERSIT Y O F L IS B O N faculty of architecture b achelor program e x change studies

ARCHITECTURE B SC

b achelor degree of engineering science in architecture , graduated on the su b ject of revitali z ation of industrial b ro w nfields

EXTRA CURRICU L AR ACTI V ITIE S

K RAAI J V AN G E R

internship. sketch design on metro station IN Z UIDPLEIN AND HART VAN Z UID. MATERIAL AND VOLUME STUDIES, MODELLING AND VISUALI Z ATIONS FOR VARIOUS PRO J ECTS.

SAM PL IN G a r c h i t ec ts

assistant for architectural projects. sketch design of various projects. facade studies, model making and participation on B rewery ’Manufakt ū ra’’ and a wining tender for Riga Civil Engineering College.

laba māja assistant for architectural projects. technical drafting of various residences and apartment buildings.

09.2022. ongoing

su mm er Workshop via b ility of the ur b an environment revitali z ation of the t o s hospital territory in R ig a

P a in t ing workshop in i tal y professional painting w or k shop of landscapes in italy

M e mb er of a rchi t ec t ure s t uden t s council mentor for 4 students during my b achelor studies in RTU

DRA W IN G COURSE S

architects house art studio dra w ing courses

1st year masters study PROJECT OF the existing congress hall redevelopment into the national concert hall in Riga. it was a team project made by me, martins, katrina, danna and yesso.

REGENERATION OF THE CONGRESS HALL IN RIGA

level: year 1 Master studies // 1st semester

the organic facade is made to recreate stage drapery, which creates the feeling of a concert starting as soon as the user enters the building

existing historical hall & facade

new organic facade

stage drapery was the main inspiration for the new facade

form of the building is like a pianoan iconic historical musical instrument that represents the art of concerts and culture

Regeneration OF THE CONGRESS HALL IN RIGA

date: january - june 2022

location: RIGA // LV

ACADEMIC PROJECT // GROUP work

supervisor: aRCH. E. BONDARS edgars.bondars@rtu.lv

this building is known by the name “kongresu nams” which was historically built as a congress and conference center for the Communist Party. nowadays it has become nonfunctional and unsuitable for the needs of modern society and has no positive impact. the building was built in 1982 and strongly reflects latvian cultural history. the main task was to choose and analyze a suitable location for the national concert hall development and our goal of this project was to create a high-quality concert hall in the existing volume, whilst preserving its historical values.

national

MUSIC ACADEMY & ARTISTS RESIDENCE

Regeneration OF THE CONGRESS HALL IN RIGA

date: january - june 2022

location: RIGA // LV

ACADEMIC PROJECT // GROUP work

supervisor: aRCH. E. BONDARS edgars.bondars@rtu.lv

EXISTING SITUATION

in order to in order to achieve the required acoustic standards, the ceiling of the existing hall was raised 3 meters

section showing the connection between the two buildings

nEW CONCEPT existing facade renovation

SECTIOn through the concert hall and black box

CONCERT HALL INTERIOR existing materials + wood

concert hall

black box

view from the canal

In order to provide all the necessary groups of premises, it is also planned to include the building of the former Latvian UNIVERSITY Faculty of Biology in Kronvalda bulvāris 4 in the project. by doing this we’re creating a cultural quarter in the centre of the city.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN SOLUTIONS highlighting canal connection // view of site

C culture center, which includes L MA LN MM & N T O organic forms in facade

R regeneration of K ongresu nams

CO Re the central or most important part of something.. .

CONCEPT INTERIOR SKETCH

view from the main lobby in the first floor

SITE CONCEPT SKETCH

creating new pedestrian path that connects both sides of the canal

The two buildings now are separated by a city canal and the project purpose is to connect them with the platform, creating a path through the cultural quarter, a boat dock and recreation areas on the waterfront next to the platform.

the width of the hall

the lenght of the hall the height of the hall

sound reflections in section

Structural acoustic design of an acoustic concert hall

date: january - june 2022

location: RIGA // LV

ACADEMIC PROJECT // GROUP work

supervisor: doc. A. Zabrauskis andris.zabrauskis@rtu.lv

material finishes for level -1

sound reflection in level - 1

sound reflection in level - 1

sound reflection in level - 1

sound source

direct sound source path

the path of the reflected ray

direct sound source path
 sound diffuser

material finishes for level 1 and 3

sound reflection in level 1

sound reflection in level 1

sound reflection in level 1

material finished in section

sound reflection in level 3

sound reflection in level 3

sound reflection in level 3

Echogram in level -1 Echogram section of the hall

3RD YEAR final project of my bachelor studies did a research about “Revitalization of Industrial Brownfield Areas in ogre regarding its social-economic aspects” and made a proposal for revitalization and improvement of the typography territory in the context of Ogre city.

REGENERATION OF THE TYPOGRAPHY QUARTER level: year 3 BACHELOR PROJECT

PROJECT LOCATION

SITE PLAN

Revitalization of the Typography Quarter IN OGRE

DATE: SEPTEMBER - JANUARY 2022

LOCATION: OGRE // LV

ACADEMIC PROJECT // INDIVIDUAL work

supervisor: aRCH. E. BONDARS edgars.bondars@rtu.lv

I chose the project location in the city centre based on the results from the survey did on my research. the place holds the historical character of the first typography complex in Latvia and is flexible enough for further development with the initiative of the residents.

one of the main goals was to give this place a new recognizable brand that people would know it by. at the same time resemble its historical values and introduce newcomers to its authentic and contemporary personality

location of the project

VIEW FROM THE MAIN STREET

Revitalization of the Typography Quarter IN OGRE

DATE: SEPTEMBER - JANUARY 2022

LOCATION: OGRE // LV

ACADEMIC PROJECT // INDIVIDUAL work

supervisor: aRCH. E. BONDARS edgars.bondars@rtu.lv

The typography quarter is divided into two characters - the new and the old. The aim of the project was to preserve the old volume of the building by renovating its historical values. The layout of the building is based on the arrangement of the existing volumes.

the existing walls and volume of the building remain the same. the functionality of the plan is developed based on the wished of the cities inhabitants that will be its main users in the future. this includes coworking spaces, space for commercial use, workshops and events.

existing volume existing warehouse

Revitalization of the Typography Quarter IN OGRE

DATE: SEPTEMBER - JANUARY 2022

LOCATION: OGRE // LV

ACADEMIC PROJECT // INDIVIDUAL work

supervisor: aRCH. E. BONDARS edgars.bondars@rtu.lv

1st floor plan

2nd floor plan

typography house offices

greenery road

entrance territory

BUILDING EXTENSION space with natural light and connection to the building’s block that allows future development

ROOF TERRACE

3RD YEAR PROJECT OF SCHOOL IN TERRITORY OF LUCAVSALA. THE TASK WAS TO DESIGN A MODERN SCHOOL WITH A SPORTS CENTRE WHERE STUDENTS FEEL SAFE AND CAN SPEND TIME AFTER LESSONS ARE FINISHED.

HIGH SCHOOL IN LUCAVSALA

level: year 2 // 2nd semester

view from the stadium

SECONDARY SCHOOL IN LUCAVSALA

DATE: SEPTEMBER JANUARY 2 0 2 0

LOCATION: RIGA // LV

A cademic p ro j ect // individual wor k

su p ervisor : a RCH . E . BONDARS edgars.bondars @ rtu.lv

the volume itself is divided into 2 parts, one for primary school students and the other for high school students. the shape of the school derives from organic and curved elements, avoiding sharp and angular corners to make the environment as safe and fun as possible. distinguished from the already known and traditional school buildings

FACILITY LAYOUT FUNCTIONAL / SIMPLE EDUCATION LAYOUT PLAYFUL CREATIVE

shared use sports complex + event hall + canteen

for separated use primary school + high school students

COMBINATION OF BOTH CORE VALUES / SCHOOL PROGRAM DIVIDING FLOWS CREATING THE CENTRE

combination

the shape of the building derives from the program

core values safe inner courtyard for preschoolers + library for high school students

SECONDARY SCHOOL IN LUCAVSALA

DATE: SEPTEMBER - JANUARY 2020

LOCATION: RIGA // LV

Academic project // individual work

supervisor: aRCH. E. BONDARS edgars.bondars@rtu.lv

VIEW FROM THE GYM

VIEW FROM THE SPORTS HALL

OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATRE

SECONDARY SCHOOL IN LUCAVSALA

DATE: SEPTEMBER - JANUARY 2020

LOCATION: RIGA // LV

Academic project // individual work

supervisor: aRCH. E. BONDARS edgars.bondars@rtu.lv

the project site is coordinated with the planning of the territory of Lucavsala and the potential street network developed by the city development department of Riga City Council. project is located in the southeast of the island, and is planned to preserve green areas, which is an important aspect of the territorial planning of the educational institution. the chosen location has easy access both within Lucavsala and in the context of the city itself.

BIRD VIEW OF THE school grounds

my very first project - private housing for a family in marupe that i did in my 1st year of architecture studies.

lateR ON IN THE 2ND YEAR OF MY BACHELOR HAD TO MAKE A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT WITH ALL THE TECHNICAL DETAILS OF IT.

PRIVATE HOUSING IN MARUPE

level: year 1 // 2Nd semester

private housing date: january - june 2018 location: marupe // lv academic project // individual work

supervisor: arch. marts švēde marts.svede@rtu.lv

1st year project is designed for a family of 4. the house is divided into 2 parts, each fulfills a direct function - private and everyday / social. the concrete part of the private house reflects stability and is made for recreation. the wooden part of the house is designed for living, daily work and socializing. The middle part of the building serves to connect both of these functions. the building is located in marupe, latvia, which is a quiet area close to nature

VIEW OF THE PRIVATE HOUSE PROJECT FROM THE LAKE traditional house dividing into 2 separete buildings regarding function

1st floor plan

2nd floor plan

private housing

date: january - june 2018 location: marupe // lv academic project // individual work

supervisor: arch. marts švēde marts.svede@rtu.lv

the most important elements in the building are concrete and wood, which are different in their nature, but together create a sense of stability and coziness for its inhabitants

roof plan with rolled profile covering

foundation plan with monolithic reinforced concrete

slab plan with monolithic reinforced concrete and timber frame

timber rafter plan

level: year 2 // 1ST

TECHNICAL DRAWINGS

level: year 2 // 1ST semester

INTERIOR VISUALIZATION WITH WINTER GARDEN level: year 1 // 2nd semester

the project worked most on during my internship in the Netherlands was the public transport hub in the south of Rotterdam - zuidplein. I worked as an assistant designer and mainly got involved in the preliminary design and look and feel study.

supervisor: wouter ijssel de schepper wouterijsseldeschepper@kraaijvanger.nl

location: rotterdam // nl

date: september 2022 - ongoing

METRO STATION IN ZUIDPLEIN

level: internship during masters

while WORKING ON THIS PROJECT DID A RESEARCH ON THE HISTORY OF METRO STATION AND HOW ITS VISUAL IDENTITY CHANGED through time. later on we used this in our story and explained our chose for the “look & feel”. in the study also included the color and material analysis of the surrounding buildings and the original magazine “metro rotterdam” from 1964.

MATERIAL AND COLOR STUDY start of the design phase

1968 original colors and materials

new concept

→ back to original colours

→ wood in interior design

→ lights

HIGHLIGHTING THE MAIN ELEMENTS

after the research I HAD TO THINK OF WAYS ON HOW TO TELL THE STORY TO THE CLIENT. i learned new programs like photoshop, illustrator and indesgin to achieve the visual outcome. i also got better at rendering in twinmotion and it helped the client to understand our vision.

connectiontotheshoppingcentre

verticalconnectionsandmainpanths

diagram of the "floating" structure concept

view at the bicycle storage from Gooilandsingel

view at the bicycle storage beneath the bridge

during this project i learned new programs such as photoshop, illustrator and indesign to achieve the visual outcome. i also got better at rendering in twinmotion and it helped the client to understand our vision.

metro stations connection to the shopping centre