Maciej Burdalski Portfolio

nationality • Poland

birth date • 24.07.1985

phone • + 86 18601715927

mail • maciej.burdalski@gmail.com

address •

Dapu Rd, 398 / 2 / 3002

Shanghai, China, 200042

Languages

Polish • native language

English • fluent

Chinese

• intermediate

Maciej Burdalski AIA

I am an AIA-registered architect with over 13 years of experience in leading European and American design companies. For the last 9 years, I have been working on large-scale, commercial projects in China’s tier-1 cities. This experience provided me with knowledge about architectural design, construction technology as well as financial and commercial aspects of projects.

My strengths are creativity, diligence, and self-motivation. I aspire to constantly expand my education and leadership skills to undertake higher roles in architectural practice. I believe that by applying my expertise I can contribute to creating architecture that will have a positive impact on communities.

As an architect, I treat it as my responsibility to acknowledge the impact of construction on the environment. My priority is to consider energy-efficient solutions and the use of sustainable or renewable building materials to reduce emissions and counter the effects of climate change.

Key Skills

· Creating strong concepts, based on systematic research, and presenting them using clear graphics.

· Architectural programming. From major space components arrangement to detailed human-scale solutions.

· High software competence and ability to learn and implement new design technologies.

· Project coordination with Local Design Institutes (LDI) and specialists from fields such as Structure, MEP and Curtain Wall.

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to create collaborative relationships.

Revit Architecture

· 6+ years of experience in using Revit.

· Leading a BIM team starting and developing, complex Revit models, for buildings above 150,000 sqm.

· Expertise in creating customized Revit Families.

· Leading BIM training in KPF Shanghai office.

· Basic knowledge of using computational plugin: Dynamo.

Rhinoceros 3D 6

· 11+ years of experience using Rhino.

· Working with design teams on creating detailed models in Schematic and Design Development phases.

· Experience with using Rhino to create quick concept studies.

· Expertise in using Grasshopper and Ladybug.

· Familiarity with Visualization plug-ins: Vray, Enscape.

AutoCad

· 12+ years of experience using AutoCad.

· Familiarity with industry best practices.

· High proficiency in using Autocad to produce drawing sets for all stages of design.

· Experience in leading small teams developing drawing sets for projects above 150,000 sqm.

Adobe Creative Suite

· Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator

2020.10 • now

The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Professional Licensure (no. 043255)

New York State, USA

2016.08 • 2020.08

LEED AP Building Design + Construction

US Green Building Council

2010.09 • 2012.09

Warsaw University of Technology

Degree: Master of Architecture

2010.09 • 2011.04

Stanford University

Palo Alto, USA

Exchange Program: IPD Global Teamwork

2008.09 • 2009.08

Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia

Barcelona, Spain

Postgraduate Title: Master of Advanced Architecture

Employment Location: Shanghai, China

My responsibilities:

My position: Senior Architect

· Leading a design team preparing studies that are later presented to the client and become part of the finalised project.

· Developing a set of manuals and standards for submitting Drawing Sets applicable for all drawing sets submissions in Mainland China.

· Preparing competition entries.

· Leader of Revit team preparing Revit model and DD Drawing Set submission for a large commercial project (GFA above 150,000 sqm).

· Working within the Digital Technology team to develop interoperability procedures between Rhino and Revit.

· Curtain Wall consultant shop drawings revisions.

Employment Location: Shanghai, China

My responsibilities:

01.03.2016

Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates

My position: Project Architect

· Overseeing the preparation of drawings sets in SD, DD stages both in Revit and in AutoCAD, for large commercial projects (GFA above 150,000 sqm).

· Coordination with outside consultants including Structure, MEP, Vertical Transportation, Curtain Wall, Landscape, Lighting and Security.

· Curtain Wall consultant shop drawings revisions.

· Preparing On-site visits reports.

· Interior and exterior material samples selection and sourcing including glass, natural stone, metal, and wood.

· Revit team leader and Revit training leader, conducting bi-weekly Revit workshops for junior Revit staff.

Practice Description:

UNStudio is a Dutch architectural practice specializing in architecture, urban development and “infrastructural” projects. The practice was founded in 1988 by Ben van Berkel and Caroline Bos. The initials “UN” stand for United Network, a reference to the collaborative nature of the practice comprising individuals from various countries with backgrounds and technical training in numerous fields. In 2009 UNStudio Asia was established, with its first offices located in Shanghai and Hong Kong. UNStudio Asia is a full-service office with a multinational team of allround and specialist architects and is intricately connected to UNStudio Amsterdam. UNStudio has an average workforce of 250+ employees and a management team made up of two co-founders and three partners, Astrid Piber, Gerard Loozekoot and Hannes Pfau.

Practice Description:

KPF is one of the largest architecture firms in New York City, where it is headquartered. KPF’s projects include civic and cultural spaces, commercial office buildings, transportation facilities, residential and hospitality developments, educational and institutional facilities, and mixed-use commercial developments. KPF provides architecture, interior, programming and master planning services for clients in both the public and private sectors.

Employment Location: Shanghai, China

My responsibilities:

15.11.2013 • 22.12.2015

Shanghai Architectural Design & Research Institute,

My position: Design Architect

· Leading a design unit consisting of 3 designers in preparing design concepts for commercial buildings of various scales (GFA 10,000 sqm150,000 sqm) in China.

· Representing the Institute during project presentations for clients.

· Developing architectural competition entries.

· Preparing in-house visualizations using Vray for Rhino.

· Coordinating production of renderings with professional visualization companies (Atchain)

· Overseeing the construction of physical models with leading modelmaking companies in Shanghai (Bohai)

01.07.2012 • 01.07.2013

Atelier Tektura

Employment Location: Warsaw, Poland

My responsibilities:

WWA Architekci

Employment Location: Warsaw, Poland

My responsibilities:

My position: Project Architect

· Developing construction documentation for projects of medium-scale hospitals (GFA 10,000 sqm - 15,000 sqm), advancing technical drawings such as plans, sections and wall type details.

· Coordination with MEP, Structure and Medical Technology consultants.

· Creating in-house visualizations using Vray for Rhino.

· Developing competition entries.

My position: Design Architect

· Being part of a brain-storming group developing concepts for architectural competitions.

· Developing entries for national and international architectural competitions.

· Creating multiple design concepts for small-scale architectural objects and interior projects.Using Rhino as well as physical models to present these concepts to clients.

· Creating in-house visualizations using Vray for Rhino.

· Coordinating digital fabrication of complex building components with workshops specializing in: laser cutting CNC milling stone, CNC bending.

· Optimizing the process of sending data from computational software

_ (Grasshopper) directly to the CNC machines.

· Using in-house CNC workshop to prepare prototypes of construction solutions as well as physical models of buildings.

Hangzhou Olympic Center

Architect: UNStudio

Collaboration: Arup, PAG, CUC - Hangzhou

Client: Hiwell

Project Details: Date: 2021 GFA : 190,800 sqm

My Role: I was responsible for preparing design studies at SD and DD stages. I was developing the technical solutions for the glass canopy. I was taking part in the coordination of the Curtain Wall details. I was leading the effort to build the Revit model for this project and producing the 2d documentation.

Step 1 • Optimizing Views & Orientations

Step 3 • Introducing urban fabric of ancient Hangzhou and create village-like pebbles

Step 2 • Two plazas generated from the great Canopy spreading from the Hotel facade

Step 4 • Hotel Mixed-Use as the program generator and Network of Plazas creates Urban Living Room

Step 6 • Smooth Facade draping down vs Textured Pebbles growing up to promote Architecture Exquisiteness

Step 5 • Sleek & Smooth Tower Facade seamlessly connects with the Canopy

Isometric Views • Hangzhou Olympic Center

Hotel Entrance Rendering

Revit Model Glazing System

Secondary Structure - Pattern

Primary Steel Structure

Canopy Rendering

Canopy Tree Column Elevation

Variant 01 glass step: 30 mm

Canopy Glazing System Details

Variant 02 glass step: 50 mm

Variant 03 glass step: 70 mm

Curvature Approximation Diagram

Variant 04 glass step: 90 mm

Variant 05 glass step: 110 mm

Variant 06 glass step: 135 mm

Laminated Glass

Aluminum Cap

Aluminum Fixture Stainless Steel Clip

Painted Steel Seat

Primary Structure

Canopy Glazing System 3d View

Beijing Century City

Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC

Collaboration: CSCEC-LDI, Arup, RFR, WSP, BON Engineering Consultants

Client: BCC Real Estate

Project Details: Date: 2019 GFA : 190,800 sqm

My Role: I was working on building the Revit model for this project as well as creating customized Revit Families for the Curtain Wall. I was taking part in the coordination of the Curtain Wall details and the process of reviewing Shop Drawings from the consultants.

Facade Wall Types

Facade Diagonal Aligmnet Buildings T1 and T2

Facade Diagonal Aligmnet Buildings T2 and T3

Bird Eye Rendering -North View

N - S Section

Perforated Metal Bronze Colour

Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) Rough Finish

Curtain Wall Shop Drawing

Wall Type 01 6 points addaptive component

Wall Type 01 - flipped 6 points addaptive component

Wall Type 01 - flipped control points

Shanghai Media Port

Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC

Collaboration: Tongji-LDI, Tongji-Structure, Tongji-MEP, JAE

Client: Lujiazui Group

Project Details:

Date: 2020 GFA: 366,500 sqm

MyRole:

I was working on this project from developing the competition entry to the production of the SD and DD Drawing Sets. My main responsibility on this project was developing the layout of 3 cores for the office towers. I was working on preparing the presentations for design review meetings with the client. I was coordinating the construction of the physical model.

River views: Hotel

Function Distribution Diagram

River views: Office

Typical Office Floor Plan

Enlarged Drawing Section

Enlarged Drawing Partial Plan

Cross Sections

Longitudinal Sections

Hotel

Enlarged Drawing Section

Enlarged Drawing Partial Plan

New York University

Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC

Collaboration: ISA-LDI, ISA-Structure, ISA-MEP, JAE, Ecoface

Client: Lujiazui Group, New York University

Project Details: Date: 2018 GFA: 114,922 sqm

My Role:

I was part of the team preparing the SD Drawing Set for this project. I was coordinating the layout of laboratories with the Medical Technology consultant. I was working on preparing the presentations for design review meetings with the client.

Step 1 • Campus as Courtyard

The form initiates with a courtyard, typical of many campuses, that places program in proximity of urban and garden exterior space.

The courtyard typology defines an inner ‘community’ space and exterior ‘civic’ scale allowing the building to have two characters.

Form Finding

Step 3 Programatic Pinwheel

The two story program blocks are then shifted to create a programmatic pinwheel, interlocking them to tie programs together.

Gaps between the programmatic elements become gathering spaces and atria of various scales to create spaces for community exchange.

Step 2 • Perimeter Blocks

The perimeter block is split to create four gateways, integrating the campus into the context and defining four unique buildings.

The perimeter blocks are sliced into two-story increments related to the scale of the program and sized for optimal planning.

Step 4 Eroded Volumes

The mass of the blocks is eroded to allow sunlight to penetrate the courtyard, ensuring sunlight through the year.

The scale of the blocks is also broken down to create more terraces and a more human scale to the elements around the courtyard.

Wall Types Distribution Diagrams

Wall Types Axonos

Wall Type E1 - Enlarged Section Facade Enlarged 3d View Study Hall - Materials

Lenovo Shenzhen

Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC

Collaboration: Lead 8, Zhubo-LDI, ARUP, Inhibit Group

Client: Tishman Speyer, Lenovo

Project Details: date: 2016 GFA : 294,635 sqm

My role: I was working on preparing the presentations for design review meetings with the client. I was working on building the Revit model for this project as well as creating customized Revit Families for the Curtain Wall. Additionally I was involved in gathering material samples of glass and aluminum coatings from local suppliers. I was coordinating the construction of the physical model. I was coordinating the construction of the physical model.

Form Finding • Step 01

Facade Concepts

Form Finding • Step 02

Interior view

Wall Type Section

Louver Detail

Wall Type 01 - Shadowbox

Wall Type 02 - Transparent Spandrel

Wall Type 03 - Lobby

Visual Mock-up Design

Visual Mock-up Review

Hangzhou Urban Star

Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC

Collaboration: GOA-LDI, KWP, KPL, ZIAD, Arup

Client: Kery Properties

Project Details:

Date: 2017 GFA : 363,00 sqm

My Role:

I was leading the team responsible for the production of the SD Drawing Set. I was developing the core, of the office tower. I was working on preparing the presentations for design review meetings with the client. Additionally I was responsible for gathering material samples of bricks from local suppliers.

Floor plate area: 1036sqm

Core Area: 187.9 sqm

Coridor Area: 55.85 sqm

Single Tenant Efficiency: 81.87%

Multi Tenant Efficiency: 76.47%

Core Version 01

Floor plate area: 1036sqm

Core Area: 214.7 sqm

Coridor Area: 40.86 sqm

Single Tenant Efficiency: 79.28%

Multi Tenant Efficiency: 75.33%

Section

Exchange Tower South East View

Core Layout Study

Core Version 02

Exchange Tower North East View

Exchange Tower Curtain Wall Visual Mock-up Extent

Exchange Tower Curtain Wall Plan. Section. Elevation

Hotel Brand • Jen

Hotel Type • Chain Hotel

Rooms number • 248 Keys

Typical Floor GFA • 1,150 sqm

No of floors • 12 floors

Total GFA • 13,704 sqm

Hotel Typical Floor Plan

Standard Key - Room Layout

Room Interior

Hotel North West View

Hotel Curtain Wall Visual Mock-up Extent

Hotel Curtain Wall Axonometry

Hotel Curtain Wall Brick References

Hotel Curtain Wall Section

Recycled Grey Brick Aged Brick Tiles Customized Brick Shapes

Polish Pavilion for EXPO 2010 Shanghai

Architect: WWA Architekci

Collaboration: Buro Happold

Client: Polish Chamber of Commerce

Project Details: Date: 2007 - 2010 Size : 2.400 sqm

The design of the Polish Pavilion is based on the search of a balance between modern technology and the creative joy of simple play with paper and scissors. The outer layer of the elevation is made of impregnated laser-cut plywood. The shape, of the pavilion with many slanting planes referring to a folded sheet of paper, complements the ‘cut-out’ theme and creates a geometrically intriguing form with flexible interiors.

My Role:

I was responsible for the communication between WWA Architects and the Chinese contractor. My tasks included preparing drawings of details and modifications for elements that became problematic during the construction process. I was coordinating the floorplans with the MEP engineer and multimedia designer.

Photographs of the Physical Model

Ground Level - Floorplan

Interior Wall Pattern

Building Section

Ocean Pavilion for EXPO 2012 Yeosu

Architect: WWA Architekci

Collaboration: Buro Happold

Project Details:

Dates : design 2011 GFA : 9500 sqm

My Role:

I participated in the whole design process from the development of the concept, through design iterations and the preparation of the competition boards.

Description:

The desire to create an iconic building resulted in the main idea behind the proposed design for Thematic Pavilion. The inspiration came from the 317 islands that the Yeosu peninsula consists of and the beautiful natural environment of the coastal triangle. Instead of designing another building, we decided to create a picturesque artificial island that will be harmonious with the existing landscape.

Photographs of the Physical Model

New Island Bird’s-eye

Building Section

Postgradute Thesis

Awarded: IaaC outstanding diploma of 2009

School:

Exhibited: DigitalexhibitionFabrication in Design HUB Barcelona

Exhibited: Polish Architects Abroad, London Barbicane

Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia, Barcelona

Tutors:

Marta Malé-Alemany

Prof. dr Jose Perez de Lama,

Description:

The progression of software tools that allow designing more complex geometries needs to be followed by changes in the process of production of architecture. CNC machines were implemented in the construction of many architectural landmarks around the world. The development of this technology is anticipated by architects. Furthermore the progressive specialization of designer’s software brings the prospect of software tools crafted to a specific design task. It can be assumed that in the future designers will ask for more specialized hardware tools for prototyping and production of architectural forms. This project proposes a new process for designing and production of an architectural envelope based on a double-curved surface.

Plywood model

This model was fabricated out of 3mm plywood cut on a laser cutter. The main purpose of it was to test the behavior of puzzle joints on a bigger scale. At this stage, the robot was modified by replacing the drawing pen with the driller which enables the cutting and milling of the material. Two materials on which tests were carried out were plywood and extruded PVC foam which occurred to be much easier to cut but after assembly didn’t preserve the foreseen geometry. A series of experiments were conducted to select the best cutting path for the robot. They showed that it is very unlikely that it will be possible to achieve a high level of precision while drawing curves of the first degree - which requires the robot to turn at one point. Base for the robot was an open source instruction downloaded from the internet.

Modyfication 1: Robot was equiped in the drawing tool. Programing of the puzzle path.

Modyfication 2: Robot equiped in the cutting tool

Further development of project was based on technology of puzzle joints developed by Axel Kilia

in his PhD work entitled ‘Fabrication of partially double - curved surfaces through a 3d puzzle approach”.

Minimal Surface Research

Minimal Surface Architecture Application - Reserch 3D Printed Model

1 Rheotomic Surfaces, Tobias Power, Student Work

2 Minimal surface study, Ayoub Ahmad

3 • Arts Centers, Toyo Ito Associates, Taichung City

4

• Adaptive Bipartite Staircase, Ian Miley and Peteris Lazovskis, Student Work

5

• Helicoid Surface, Always in Studio, Concept Model

Screen Printing Workshop

Scaned Screen Prints