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2019 - 2022

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E D U C AT I O N about me A R C H I T E C T U R E M S C

I 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. i enjoy learning AND WIDEN MY PERSPECTIVE so in my spare time, i participate in workshops related to architecture and urban

currently having my internship in the Netherlands for masters program

02.2022 - present

E X C H A N G E - U N I V E R S I T Y O F L I S B O N

09.2020. - 02.2021.

faculty of architecture , b achelor program e x change studies

planning. I’M HIGHLY MOTIVATED, ENTHUSIASTIC, HARD WORKING AND

A R C H I T E C T U R E B S C

EAGER TO SUCCEED IN THE FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE.

b achelor degree of engineering science in architecture , graduated

09.201 8 . - 02.2022.

on the su b ject of “ revitali z ation of industrial b ro w nfields ”

WORK EXPERIENCE

EXTRA CURRICUL AR ACTIVITIES

K R A A I J V A N G E R

s u m m e r W o r k s h o p

internship. sketch design on metro station IN Z UIDPLEIN AND HAR T VAN

“ via b ility

Z UID. MATERIAL AND VOLUME STUDIES, MODELLING AND VISUALI Z ATIONS FOR

09.2022. - ongoing

VARIOUS PRO J ECTS.

of the ur b an environment ” revitali z ation of the t o s

19.0 8 . - 29.0 8 .2022

hospital territory in R ig a

P a i n t i n g w o r k s h o p i n i ta l y

S A M P L I N G a r c h i t e c t s

10.0 7. - 22.0 7.2022.

professional painting w or k shop of landscapes in italy

assistant for architectural projects. sketch design of various projects. facade studies, model making and par ticipation on

09.2021. - 09.2022.

B rewery ‘ ’Manufakt ū ra’’ and a wining tender for Riga Civil Engineering

M e m b e r o f a r c h i t e c t u r e s t u d e n t s c o u n c i l

09.201 8 . - 02.2022.

mentor for 4 students during my b achelor studies in R TU

College.

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04.2021 - 09.2021.

assistant for architectural projects. technical drafting of various

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architects ’ house ar t studio dra w ing courses

residences and apar tment buildings.

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CONTENT

of the Congress hall

01 regeneration 2022 of the Typography Quarter

02 Revitalization 2021 SCHOOL IN LUCAVSAL A

03 SECONDARY 2020 HOUSE IN MARUPE

04 PRIVATE 2018 STATION ROTTERDAM

05 METRO 2023

REGENERATION OF THE CONGRESS HALL IN RIGA

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

level: year 1 Master studies // 1st semester

Regeneration OF THE CONGRESS HALL IN RIGA

date: january - june 2022

location: RIGA // LV

ACADEMIC PROJECT // GROUP work supervisor: aRCH. E. BONDARS

the organic facade is made to recreate stage drapery, which

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creates the feeling of a concer t star ting as soon as the user enters the building

existing historical hall & facade

new organic facade

this building is known by the name “kongresu nams” which was historically built as a congress and conference center for the Communist Par ty. nowadays it has become nonform of the building is like a piano -

an iconic historical musical instrument that represents the ar t of concer ts and culture

functional 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 concer t hall development and our goal of this project was to create a high-quality concer t hall in the

stage drapery was the main inspiration for the new facade

existing volume, whilst preserving its historical values.

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

view from t he canal

national concer t hall

MUSIC ACADEMY & AR TISTS RESIDENCE

nEW CONCEPT

black box

existing facade renovation

section showing t he connection between t he two buildings in order to in order to achieve t he required acoustic standards, t he ceiling of t he existing hall was raised 3 meters

SECTIOn t hrough t he concer t hall and black box

CONCERT HALL INTERIOR

existing materials + wood

F LOO R P L A NS // ARTI S T S RE S IDE N CE & MU S IC ACADEMY

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 quar ter in the centre of the city.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN SOLUTIONS

highlighting canal connection // view of site

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C - culture center, which includes L MA , LN MM & N T

O - organic forms in facade

R - regeneration of Kongresu nams

CO Re - the central or most impor tant par t of something.. .

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I N THI S CA S E - AC O U S TIC C ON CERT HA LL A S THE CE N TER

O F THE CU LTURA L QUARTER / AREA

cafeteria

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meeting hall

artist apartments

rc - radio choir lk - L atvian concerts rbb - radio big band

lnso - L atvian National Symphonic Orchestra jvma - jazepa vitol a music academy

SITE PLAN

cultural object

greenery

educational institution

entrance

project boundary

building line

rehearsal hall

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FLOOR PL ANS // cONGRESS HALL

03 ROOF TERRACE roof terrace

restaurant administration block

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The two buildings now are separated by a city canal and the project restaurant

purpose is to connect them with the platform, creating a path

artists rooms

through the cultural quarter, a boat dock and recreation areas on the waterfront next to the platform.

CONCEPT INTERIOR SKETCH

black box

staff rooms administration block

view from the main lobby in the first floor

01 artists rooms small concert hall staff rooms

cafe

souvenir shop

administration block

0 wardrobe

kitchen VIP

-1 technical rooms

backstage

SITE CONCEPT SKETCH

creating new pedestrian path that connects both sides of the canal

technical rooms

technical rooms

Structural acoustic design of an acoustic concert the width of the hall

the lenght of the hall

hall

date: january - june 2022

the height of the hall

location: RIGA // LV

ACADEMIC PROJECT // GROUP work supervisor: doc. A. Zabrauskis

andris.zabrauskis@rtu.lv

material finishes for level -1

Echogram in level -1

Echogram section of the hall

sound reflections in section

sound reflection in level - 1

sound reflection in level - 1

sound reflection in level - 1

material finishes for level 1 sound source

and 3

direct sound source path the path of the reflected ray direct sound source path sound diffuser

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

3RD YEAR final project of my bachelor studies I 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

R e v i ta l i z at i o n o f t h e T y p o g r a p h y Q u a r t e r I N O G R E

DAT E : S E P T E M B E R - J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 2

L O C AT I O N : O G R E / / LV

AC A D E M I C P R O J E C T / / I N D I V I D U A L wo r k

s u p e r v i s o r : a R C H . E . B O N DA R S

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historical character of t he first typography complex in Latvia and is fl exibl e e nou gh for fu r t he r deve l opm e nt wit h t he initiative of t h e r e s i d e n t s .

one of t he main goals was to give t his place a new recognizable b r a n d t h a t p e o p l e w o u l d k n o w i t b y. a t t h e s a m e t i m e r e s e m b l e its historical values and introduce newcomers to its aut hentic and contemporary personality

V I E W F R O M T H E M A I N S T R E E T

PROJECT LOCATION

SITE PLAN

location of t he project

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

T he typography quar ter is divided into two characters - t he new and t he old. T he aim of t he project was to preser ve t he old volume of t he building by renovating its historical values. T he layout of t he building is based on t he arrangement of t he existing volumes.

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

ROOF TERRACE

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.

1st floor plan

BUILDING EXTENSION

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

2nd floor plan

existing volume

typography house

greenery

entrance

existing warehouse

offices

road

territory

existing situation

proposed situation

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view 2

view 3

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

S E C O N DA R Y S C H O O L I N L U C AV S A L A

DAT E : S E P T E M B E R - J A N U A R Y L O C AT I O N : R I G A A

// LV

2 0 2 0

cademic p ro j ect // individual wor k

su p ervisor : a R C H . E . B O N DA R S

edgars.bondars @ rtu.lv

the volume itself is divided into 2 par ts, one for primar y school students and the other for high school students. the shape of the school derives from organic and cur ved 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

COMBINATION OF BOTH

CORE VALUES / SCHOOL PROGRAM

DIVIDING FLOWS

CREATING THE CENTRE

view from the stadium

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new high school building

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stadium

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basketball courts

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volleyball courts

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tennis court

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outdoor e x ercise area

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delivery area f or f ood service

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delivery area f or school e q ui p ment

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car parking s paces

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bicycle sheds

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an outdoor am p hitheatre

l ayground // park

shared use

for separated use

combination

core values

spor ts complex + event hall + canteen

primar y school + high school students

the shape of the building derives from the program

safe inner cour tyard for preschoolers + librar y 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

OUTDOOR AMPHIT HEATRE

FLOOR PLAN

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FLOOR PLAN

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VIEW FROM T HE SPOR TS HALL

VIEW FROM T HE GYM

SECONDARY SCHOOL IN LUCAVSAL A

DATE: SEPTEMBER - JANUARY 2020

LOCATION: RIGA // LV

Academic project // individual work

supervisor: aRCH. E. BONDARS

edgars.bondars@rtu.lv

t he project site is coordinated wit h t he planning of t he territor y of Lucavsala and t he potential street network developed by t he city development depar tment of Riga City Council. project is located in t he sout heast of t he island,

and is planned to

preser ve green areas, which is an impor tant aspect of t he territorial planning of t he educational institution. t he chosen location has easy access bot h wit hin Lucavsala and in t he context of t he city itself.

BIRD VIEW OF T HE 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 i 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. t he house is divided into 2 par ts, each fulfills a direct function - private and ever yday / social. t he concrete par t of t he private house reflects stability and is made for recreation.

t he wooden par t of t he house is designed for living, daily work and socializing. T he middle par t of t he building ser ves to connect bot h of t hese functions. t he building is located in marupe, latvia, which is a quiet area close to nature

VIEW OF T HE PRIVATE HOUSE PROJECT FROM T HE LAKE

traditional house

dividing into 2 separete buildings regarding function

t he middle par t ser ves a connection between two

1st floor public - kitchen + living room + lounge

2nd floor private - master bedroom + kids rooms

concept scheme

master plan

master plan

private housing

date: january - june 2018

location: marupe // lv

academic project // individual work

supervisor: arch. marts švēde

marts.svede@rtu.lv

1st floor plan

2nd floor plan

the most impor tant 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

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slab plan with monolithic reinforced concrete and timber frame

timber rafter plan

site

02 TECHNICAL DRAWINGS

level: year 2 // 1ST semester

TECHNICAL DRAWINGS

level: year 2 // 1ST semester

INTERIOR VISUALIZATION WITH WINTER GARDEN

level: year 1 // 2nd semester

the project I worked most on during my internship in the

supervisor: wouter ijssel de schepper

Netherlands was the public transpor t hub in the south of

wouterijsseldeschepper@kraaijvanger.nl

Rotterdam - zuidplein. I worked as an assistant designer

location: rotterdam // nl

and mainly got involved in the preliminar y design and

date: september 2022 - ongoing

look and feel study.

METRO STATION IN ZUIDPLEIN

level: internship during masters

MATERIAL AND COLOR STUDY

while WORKING ON T HIS PROJECT I DID A RESEARCH ON T HE HISTOR Y OF METRO STATION AND HOW ITS VISUAL IDENTITY CHANGED t hrough time. later on we used t his in our stor y and explained our chose for t he “look & feel”. in t he study i also included t he color and material analysis of t he

star t of t he design phase

surrounding buildings and t he original magazine “metro rotterdam” from 1964.

1968 original colors and materials

excisting situation

new concept

→ back to original colours

→ wood in interior design

→ lights

after t he research I HAD TO T HINK OF WAYS ON HOW TO TELL T HE STOR Y TO T HE CLIENT. i learned new programs like photoshop, illustrator and indesgin to achieve t he visual outcome. i also got better at rendering in twinmotion and it helped t he client to understand our vision.

HIGHLIGHTING T HE MAIN ELEMENTS

SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND MAIN ROADS

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view at the bicycle storage from Gooilandsingel

view at the bicycle storage beneath the bridge

metro stations connection to the shopping centre

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.

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