VIA University College, Aarhus: Architectural Technology and Construction Management | Bachelor degree
HarvardX
The Architectural Imagination course
Riga S. Dubnov Jewish Secondary school
Finished with distinction and gratitude from Prime Minister of Latvia
Latvian National Academy of Arts
Academic drawing course
Autodesk Revit
Enscape | Twinmotion | Lumion
Photoshop | Indesign | Illustrator
Word | Powerpoint | Excel
Revit Dynamo (learning)
Be18 | Insight 360
IELTS Academic 7.5
Native language
Native language
Learning
Da Vinci/SG Gaudi College
Year Area
Spring 2024, Atelier PRO
Location
Type
Project role
Purmerend, Netherlands
12,900 m2
Educational building
TO-UO phase; technical detailing 3D modelling
The existing buildings of 2 schools—Da Vinci College and the neighbouring SG Gaudi school—were proven not to meet the school’s increasing capacity as well as current sustainability standards, and therefore it was decided to invest in a new building that both schools could share. The new school will offer its students various classes in art, science, and technology and prepare them for future university degrees.
The building’s construction is a hybrid system: to ensure the building’s structural integrity, the loadbearing part utilises structural steel and concrete partitions, whereas all facades are designed as prefabricated infills and are made of wooden frames, compressed straw insulation, biocomposite boards, and clad with recycled aluminium. This makes the project a great example of implementing biobased materials in larger projects and still meeting the regulations. The demolition works and consequent construction have started in summer 2024.
During the project design we heavily relied on interdisciplinary collaboration between different companies and consultants. Our work at Atelier PRO included developing an architectual model which is used to represent buildings design, define spaces, room layots, and coordinate with other disciplines.
Structural model focuses on the load-bearing elements of the building. Design discrepancy between the original architectural idea and a structural frame often required coordination and adjustments from both AtelierPRO and Swinn.
The Installation model provided by Galjema represents essential building systems for operation and occupancy, specifically mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. During the design phase, it is crucial to allocate sufficient space for these installations to prevent potential clashes.
In consultation with our fire advisor, ZRi, the locations of necessary fire separations and the fire ratings of building components were determined and integrated into the model. This streamlined the creation of fire documentation and the development of construction details.
Academic term
Bachelor project, Autumn 2024
Location Aarhus, Denmark
Area
Type
1220 m2
Educational building/office
The building is an extension It includes three classrooms, the basement, as well as masonry towers, which window placements and contemporary approach and distinctive appearance
Lutheran theologial school extension
extension of an existing school campus and is designed as a two-story structure with a basement. classrooms, offices for school and congregation employees, flexible meeting rooms, an archive in as technical and storage spaces. A distinctive architectural feature of the project is its four reference the lighthouse typology common in Danish coastal cities. The use of experimental and perforated brick walls creates unique lighting conditions for work and study spaces. A approach to traditional regional materials—red bricks and clay roof tiles—gives the extension a modern appearance while maintaining harmony with the existing building.
213.02
EXTERIOR MASONRY WALL
10 mm plastering
200 mm lime sand blocks reinforced with steel
Mineral wool insulation (160/200 mm)
30 mm air gap
108 mm bricks with walls ties
Sound rating: Rw > 48 dB
213.03 EXTERIOR WALL METAL STUD
2x12.5 mm gypsum plasterboard
Damp proof membrane
200 mm metal stud frame with mineral wool inbetween
100 mm insulation board with weather sheathing
30 mm ventilation air gap
108 mm bricks with walls ties
Sound air. >55 dB
Fire classification: EI60
214.01 INTERIOR PARTITION WALL
2x12.5mm gypsum boards
75 mm metal stud wall
2x12.5mm gypsum boards
Fire rating: EI60
Sound rating: Rw = 48 dB 216.01 EXTERIOR CURTAIN WALL
triple glazed curtain wall system
U-value glass panel = 0.7 W/m2K
U-value frame = 1.2 W/m2K
Fire rating: EI120
Sound rating: Rw = 48 dB
223.01 INTERIOR LOADBEARING WALLS
10 mm plastering
200 mm lime sand blocks reinforced with steel
10 mm plastering
Sound rating: Rw = 48 dB 223.02 PERFORATED WALLS
108 mm brick pattern reinforced with steel M8 bars 226.01 INTERIOR CURTAIN WALL
aluminium frame with 56 mm glass panel; clear fire rated sealant
Fire rating: EI60 Sound rating: Rw = 40-43 dB
250 mm reinforced precast concrete C20 clad with 108 mm bricks
For exact dimensions for specific beams and reinforcement refer to engineering project Fire rating: R60 257.01 STEEL COLUMN
200X200x6 mm RHS column Fire protected with 20 mm calcium silicate board Fire rating: R60
DOOR
912X2400 mm steel door, glass panel, triple glazing u-value = 0,75W/m2K 312.01 EXTERIOR WINDOWS
various sizes; aluminium frames tripled glazed u-value = 0,75W/M2k 313.01 DOUBLE DOOR CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM
972X2400 mm steel door with fire rated glass panel Fire rating: EI2 30C (BD-door 30)
321.03 INTERIOR DOOR
912X2400 mm wooden panel
321.04 INTERIOR FIRE SECTION DOOR
972X2400 mm steel door with fire rated glass panel Fire rating: EI2 60C (BD-door 60)
321.05 INTERIOR SLIDING DOOR
2324X2400 mm steel door with fire rated glass panel Fire rating: EI2 30C (BD-door 30)
321.06 INSTALLATION SHAFT HATCH DOOR
1512X1500 mm steel hatch door in the color of the wall Fire rating: EI2 60C (BD-door 60)
372.01 PREFABRICATED BASEMENT LIGHT SHAFT
80 mm glass blocks walkable on a steel support system
100 mm precast concrete perimeter support
100 mm precast concrete slab
I07_A6_C07.1_H2_N06
I07_A6_C07.1_H2_N06
I07_A4_C07.1_H2_N02
Renovation and extension of historical Danish rowhouse
Academic term
Location
Area
Type
Autumn 2023
Aarhus, Denmark
715 m2
Apartment building
The project work comprised partial demolition, renovation, and extension of a traditional Danish brick apartment block from the year 1919. No changes to the street-facing facade are permitted due to monument preservation law; therefore, the extension is planned to the inner yard block. During the demolition process, special attention was given to detecting and correctly disposing of hazardous waste, which was widely used in the past, for instance, asbestos, PCB, and lead. The extension increases the living area of each apartment and brings the existing apartments to a modern standard with a new kitchen and bathroom. The extension is constructed with structural steel and metal stud walls with a rock panel exterior finish coming in various colors. To increase energy savings and improve indoor climate, the existing walls and the attic are postinsulated, and a new ventilation system is installed. Noise is a common problem for older buildings of this type; therefore, the wooden storey partitions as well as the apartment walls are additionally soundproofed with insulation.
DEMOLITION
I06_A4_C07.1_H5_N09
EXTENSION
Renovation of dormers and mansard roof structures
The original building is designed with a wooden mansard roof structure containing 4 dormers—2 facing the street and 2 the inner courtyard. As there was no sufficient moisture protection causing rot and roof space was not insulated, only the original rafters could be preserved. When reimagining the new dormers, it was a priority to keep the proportions and overall look of existing dormers while making the construction warm and weatherproof.
1. Existing wooden rafters and mansard rafters are cleaned and reinforced
1. Existing dormer rafters are cleaned, reinforced and replaced where needed
2. Mansard wall and floor are insulated with mineral wool
2. Rough sawn boards with 5 mm gap are applied
3. Damp proof is secured by battens sealed with adhesive
3. The roof surface covered and sealed subroof rubber
proof membrane battens and adhesive tape
surface is sealed with rubber underlay
4. Second layer of insulation is applied, for dormer walls high performance aerogel insulation is used 5. Walls are finished with gypsum, window and window sill are installed.
4. A layer of 25x45 mm distancing strip and perpendicular laths are 5. Mansard roof is finished with glazed clay tiles, the dormer finish and flashings are made of zink
“Fenestra”
Social housing
Academic term
Location
Area
Type
Spring 2023
Aarhus, Denmark
670 m2 residential use
190 m2 business use
Apartment building
The objective of this project was to develop affordable housing without compromising on quality and aesthetics.
The building comprises three two-room apartments, three three-room apartments, a penthouse, and a shared rooftop terrace accessible to all tenants. The ground floor is designed as an open office space.
To maximize solar gain and provide a pleasant view, apartments feature corner windows and living rooms that face south. To prevent overheating during the summer, the apartments are equipped with automatic blinds.
The building is designed with level-free access, making suitable for wheelchair users and families with children.
Several sustainable initiatives were integrated into the project, including a green wall on the terrace, solar panels, and the use of lightweight steel construction instead concrete to reduce the building’s CO2 footprint.
affordable aesthetics. apartments, shared floor all that summer, making it children. the panels, instead of
