SKILLS
Professional
• Outstanding customer service
• Fast learner
• Meets deadlines
• Goal oriented
• Organised Technical
• Rhino
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Fusion360
• Adobe Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Microsoft suite
LANGAUGES
- ENGLISH
- SERBIAN
REFERENCE
piljamilica@gmail.com
West Lakes Shore, 5020
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
Milan Pilja
ZIPBOLT MANAGING
DIRECTOR
THE BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE, SA
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE, SA
HUNGRY JACKS, BEVERLEY, SA
2017 – 2021
Crew Member: Manager and team member collaboration with time management under high pressure for efficient task execution. Clear customer and team member communication for effective product delivery and customer service.
ZIPBOLT, BEVERLEY, SA
2021 - present
Social media manager
DRAFTER
2023 - present
LEADERSHIP ROLES
VILLAGE LEADER
ENDEAVOUR COLLEGE, 2017
PEER MATHS TUTOR, ENDEAVOUR COLLEGE, 2018
YEAR 12 CULTURAL LEADER
ENDEAVOUR COLLEGE, 2019
SECONRADY SCHOOL, ENDEAVOUR COLLEGE
• 2019 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics award
• Advanced Manufacturing SACE merit
• Academic and Achievement awards, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
HUNGRY JACKS
• December 2018 Crew Member of the Month, HUNGRY JACKS BEVERLEY
TOTAL IMAGE DANCE COMPANY
• Borovansky Ballet Exams
• Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dance examinations
• Australian Teachers of Dance Jazz and Tap examinations
AUSTRALIAN MUSIC EXAMINATION BOARD, PIANO
• AMEB Practical Piano examinations
• AMEB Theory Piano examinations
“Milica always comes to work motivated and brings with her a positive attitude. She is guest focused and is always willing to help out her team. She has shown us that she is able to adapt and overcome any obstacle in her way and is able to deliver outstanding customer service.”
– HUNGRY JACKS BEVERLEY management review, Employee of the Month Award
AMBIENCE THE GRID
UM BIO21 INSTITUTE ANALYSIS
VERNACULAR OF THE FUTURE
PIROUETTE
PHYSICAL MODEL
BASTYAN WALKWAY CONSTRUCTION CLUB DESIGN
Ambience Retirement Village challenges the stigmas linked with retirement villages as boring and dull spaces that lack excitement and social engagement by creating a community specifically crafted to cultivate social atmosphere and activities for all ages.
For over 120 years, Uniting Communities has been fostering positive transformations within South Australian communities. Their mission is to empower individuals facing challenges, inspiring them to progress and enhancing the community in which they live. The project is to redevelop the existing Felixstow (Aldersgate) Community into a unique intergenerational facility.
The Grid is a multi-level, open-air pavilion, crafted from steel framework, with the goal of supporting food businesses in an underutilised section of Adelaide’s city within Topham Mall. This project finds its inspiration in the combination of three fundamental concepts that shape its overarching vision: the grid, the market and the terrace.
The project uses the opportunity to reimagine the shipping container as units for food businesses, to breathe fresh life into the terraces. Each container is converted into an inviting and intimate al-fresco dining area, creating a sense of cohesion and community among users.
Each business injects its distinct character and style into the ambiance, graphics and colour pal ette that exudes authenticity. The containers es sentially serve as blank canvases, reflecting the individuality of each enterprise. The site layout has been thoughtfully designed to create diverse spatial configurations that actively promote so cial interaction.
The Grid comes to life through the incorpo ration of acrylic glass panels, which serve as semi-transparent walls illuminated by LED rails. As visitors journey through the pavilion, colours alternate between cool blues to vibrant pinks.
Located within the University of Melbourne’s Health and Educations Precinct on the Parkville campus, DesignInc’s Melbourne studio has completed the Bio 21 Nancy Millis Building. The four-storey structure stands as one of Australia’s largest biotechnology research hubs. Contrary to the conventional view of research laboratories as sterile and secluded environments, the design of Bio21 challenges this notion by emphasising collaboration and connectivity.
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE SECTION
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE SECTION
Melbourne’s average temperatures can range from a minimum of 6 degrees to a maximum of 26 degrees. The warmest temperatures are from November to March so cooling will be needed most during this time.
The wind rose diagrams illustrate Melbourne’s morning and afternoon wind direction and strength during both summer and winter seasons. Installing windows on the southern façade would offer the most effective passive cooling solution.
Orientation
The building is orientated towards the north-western façade, allowing natural light to flood the internal entry courtyard. This strategic use of both direct and diffused light creates a dynamic interplay of light.
Collaboration Forum Protective Screen
Landscape Base
The facility contains a multi-floor collaboration forum that serves as the central hub and focal point of the building, alongside laboratories, offices, areas for research, training and industry events.
The interior spaces transcend a traditional office environment, aiming to encourage researchers, students and academics to collaborate out of their assigned fields. Viewing windows between these zones reinforce a culture of sharing and openness, fostering a sense of connectedness even during individual work sessions.
The volume is integrated into its surroundings within a series of landscaped external courtyards as its tapered brick base gradually ascends. This brick plinth on the north façade forms a sequence of window seating areas beneath an angled skylight, allowing an abundance of natural light through strategically placed windows.
The building is naturally ventilated through the high windows at the top off the building. This allows the interior to be passively cooled and reduced in temperature. Rain Water Storage
High Performing Facade
The northern façade is not only the primary identity of the exterior but also acts as a protective screen. The brick plinth, glass and overlapping perforated screen shade the interiors from the northern and western sun.
The façade shades deflect heat build-up from the sun to help regulate inside temperatures. The suns heat rises through the perforated panels.
Rainwater storage is collected underneath the building for irrigation. The building also includes a cooling tower which is designed to remove heat from the facility.
Thermal Mass Services
The building uses top down and bottom-up servicing.
Precast concrete and the tapered brick plinth provide thermal mass to the building, increasing comfort and reducing energy.
Multiple stairs in the collaboration forum are a focal interior design feature. The design and location of the stairs invites individuals to use them, contributing to a reduction of the building’s energy consumption.
INTERIOR STAIRS
Biophilic principles have been embedded into the design, through spatial variety, material selections and internal greenery in communal areas. These elements highlight the positive health benefits of being in nature.
Acoustic Control
Evapotranspiration is the process by which the leaves of a plant transpire the water that their roots draw from the ground into the air. This water vapour that is released has a cooling effect and therefore contributes to lowering indoor temperatures. Additionally, the indoor plants absorb carbon dioxide and convert it into oxygen. The reduction of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere reduces the greenhouse effect.
WORKSPACES PLAN
The facility contains multiple office spaces that utilise acoustic panels between desks to reduce noise within the space. The acoustic panels absorb sound waves and can significantly reduce the amount of noise that travels throughout open areas.
Conclusion
The Bio 21 Institute has achieved a 5 Star Green Star – Education Design v1 Certified Rating. The building has focused on biophilic design, controlled natural light through a range of architectural shading windows, a high-performance façade and water efficiency. The research facility exceeds the standard level for energy, carbon, water and effective design solutions.
The ocean connects us with something beyond ourselves. We experience feelings of awe while observing how the deep blue water meets the sand, it is inviting and comforting. Once being a small fishing village of not more than 800 people, villagers in Dubai were attracted to the natural harbour for fishing and pearling. In the 1920’s and 1930s, Dubai began the departure from its vernacular architecture and the focus became the city’s modernisation. Dubai has advanced to become a brand city, owning the world’s tallest building, biggest shopping mall and human made islands. Dubai has lost touch with the important connection to the ocean which holds the history of their ancestors and the architecture that responds to their land. The proposed house aims to become a symbol of the cultural identity and values of the region.
Architecture around the world has departed from its vernacular traditional architecture and shifted into modernisation and globalisation. This modern uniformity of design has resulted in the construction of a generic world and the cultural identity of “place” has been lost. Architecture should not be built without the awareness towards the historical interventions of the society. It is important to understand the factors that help design spaces that are contextual with the surroundings and
The house design will incorporate windcatchers, an ancient architectural element in the Middle East. It provides passive ventilation for indoor spaces by catching the passing winds and driving them down into the building below. This architectural element also adds Dubai’s vernacular aesthetic to the design.
Art and creativity are among the most important things in our lives. Without art and creative work, there is no imagination, expression or new ideas. In many cases, creativity does not hold a large place in people’s lives. Time and self-doubt can divert individuals from indulging in their creative pursuits despite the beauty, emotional power and benefits it can serve. Pirouette strives to be a lively building, full of creativity and a place people can watch performances, see various art exibitions and make their own music and art.
COMMERCIAL CIRCULATION
FACADE DEVELOPMENT
RESIDENTIAL CIRCULATION EXPLOADED DIAGRAM
Laser cut section of project Pirouette
50mm I NSULATION
Z PURLIN FIXED VIA SUPPORT ING STRUCTURE
13mm PLAST ERBOARD SUSPENDED CEIL NG APPLIED RONDO KEY LOCK SYSTEM
12mm CURTAIN W ALL
50mm DI AMETER ST EEL BALUSTRADE BOLT ED T O REINFORCED CONCRET E
50mm DIAMET ER STEEL ROUND GLASS CLAMP
ALUMINIUM SKIRTI NG ATTACHED TO HARDW OOD FLOOR
250 x 250mm STEEL SHS COLUMN 1275 x 2480mm DOORW AY
900mm 0 DOW NPIPE
W H T E PAINT ED FINISH
13mm OAK FLOORING 19mm PLYW OOD
150mm REINFORCED CONCRETE 1mm BONDECK
HEX HEAD BOLT
ST EEL FRAMING ANGLED CLEAT
6mm ALUCABOND ACM PANELS
305 x 165mm STRUCT URAL ST EEL BEAM
32mm CORRUGATED ROOF PANEL Z PURLIN
STEEL ANGLE CLEAT
50mm I NSULATION
200 x 75mm BEAM BOLTED TO SHS COLUMN
13mm PLAST ERBOARD SUSPENDED CEILING APPLIED RONDO KEY LOCK SYST EM
250 x 250mm STEEL SHS COLUMN
50mm STEEL BALUSTRADE
305 x 165mm ST RUCT URAL ST EEL BEAM
150mm REI NFORCED CONCRET E STEEL ANGLED CLEAT
GALVANISED HEX HEAD BOLT SCREW ED T O ANGLE CLEAT
PROJECT T TLE
DRAWING NUMBER
STEEL SKIRT ING W ELDED T O SHS COLUMN
13mm OAK FLOORING
19mm PLYW OOD
STRUCTURAL BONDEK SUPPORT ING CONCRETE SLAB
50mm DI AMET ER STEEL BALUSTRADE BOLTED TO REINFORCED CONCRETE
ALUMINIUM SKIRTING ATT ACHED TO HARDW OOD FLOORING
12mm CURTAIN W ALL
ANGLE ST EEL CLEAT
HEX HEAD BOLT
50mm DIAMET ER STAINLESS STEEL GLASS CLAMP W ELDED T O BEAM
STEEL FRAMING
M12 GALVANISED 30mm THREADED ANCHOR BOLT
13mm OAK HARDW OOD FLOORING NAILED T O 19mm PLYW OOD
300 x 150mm BOX GUTT ER ON INSULAT ED SUPPORT ING BRACKET
ANGLE CLEAT
150m m REINFORCED CONCRET E
1mm THICK BONDECK
305 x 165m m STRUCTURAL STEEL BEAM
Z PURLIN SUPPORTS ROOF PANELS AND BOLTED ANGLE CLEAT
HEX HEAD BOLT SCREW ED TO STEEL ANGLE CLEAT
RONDO 212 SUSPENSION ROD SUSPENDED T O BRACES
6mm ALUCABOND ACM PANELS
13mm PLASTERBOAR D SUSPENDED CEILING APPLIED RONDO KEY LOCK SYST EM
PROJECT T TLE
STUDENT NO DRAWING TITLE
Reimagining John Chappel’s 1957 House Flat
Various collages were created to explore the different possibilities of reimagining the 1957 House Flat, a night club was chosen as the most successful reimagined space regarding lighting, materials and atmosphere.
The club is located on 725 8th Avenue in New York. The perspective view shows the neighbouring high-rise buildings, street, footpath and alleyway next to the club. The club’s lights are still on as the night just finished but shows the sun beginning to rise in the reflection of the windows.
An engaging walkway that illuminates using kinetic energy tiles
Light Step is an engaging walkway that illuminates using kinetic energy tiles generated from people’s footsteps. Today, individuals can expect more from urban planners, in terms of both an engaging experience and attitudes towards sustainability.
Bank Street was specifically chosen for this concept due to its heavy foot traffic, allowing enough energy to be produced to light up the canopy. The design transforms the laneway into a smart and engaging destination. Peoples’ footsteps help contribute power to lights and energy analytics creating a sensory area for individuals as well as a place for the community to come together.
Visitors hop/ skip/ jump/ dance down the walkway
Kinetic energy from footsteps powers interactive light display.
The light canopy illuminates, shades and cools Bank Street making it an engaging destination.
Acre 316, Grote Street, Adelaide
This cottage, formerly located on acre 316, faces north towards Grote Street. Today, it would be located on what is 200 Grote Street, Adelaide 5000, on the left is Morney Street and to the right is Byron Place. Built in 1865, the cottage follows the Early Victorian architectural style which went from 1840-1860, a common residential building type in colonial South Australia.