level of the drain discharging to the soakaway. inlet pipes inserted into the chamber. Before backfilling outside of soakaway to be wrapped with permeable geo-membrane to prevent fine particles and silts being carried into the chamber. Exterior then backfilled with granular material, leaving inside empty covered with concrete lid outside. all subject to percolation test.Designed by contractor to BRE 365
GENERAL NOTE SLEEPER WALLS : Ensure any retained sleeper walls to be ventilated. to be adequately ventilated according to Part C ventilated air space to be at least 150mm below any insulation to be installed Two opposing external walls should have ventilation air openings placed so that the ventilationg air will have free path between opposite sides and to all parts. the openings should not be less than 1,500mm2/m of external wall or 500mm2/m2 of floor area whichever is greater Anny telescopic pipes needed to carry ventilating air min diameter 100mm. Bricks to outside to have suitable anti-vermin grills.
GROUND BEARING SLAB:
Ensure any retained sleeper walls to be ventilated. to be adequately ventilated according to Part C ventilated air space to be at least 150mm below any insulation to be installed Two opposing external walls should have ventilation air openings placed so that the ventilationg air will have free path between opposite sides and to all parts. the openings should not be less than 1,500mm2/m of external wall or 500mm2/m2 of floor area whichever is greater Anny telescopic pipes needed to carry ventilating air min diameter 100mm. Bricks to outside to have suitable anti-vermin grills.
2 No. 100 SHS8 columns on 500 x 215 wide x 250 deep in situ concrete padstone cast onto existing cellar wall
of No 31.
Lower ground levels as necessary to allow for build up of new ground bearing slab and screed floor finish
1.2 x 1.2 m concrete pad footing to take C1 200 x 100 x 6.3 RHS Column
Assumed foundation intact and extent of existing suspended floor to be maintained
CELLAR
Somerset House Redevelopment Project
Duration: 16 weeks, Jan 2024 - May 2024
Academic Work
02. Translating the Stamp Room
Experimental and Theoretical Project
Duration: 10 weeks, Sep 2023 - Dec 2023
Academic Work
01. Laboratory and Modulator of Ephemeral Ideas 03. Walworth Exchange
Public Civic Building Project
Duration: 16 weeks, Jan 2023 - May 2023
Academic Work
04. Personal Project
Individual Work
Duration: Sep 2019 - Mar 2025
Individual Work
05. Practice Experience
Professional Work
Duration: see CV for details
Professional Work
06. Technical Studies
Professional Work
Duration: Sep 2019 - Mar 2025
Professional Work
01. Laboratory and Modulator of Ephemeral Ideas
Location: Somerset House, London
Theme: Development within a Listed Building
Stage of Education: Year 3 Semester 2
Skills: Hand Drawing, Model Making, Photoshop, Rhino 3D + Grasshopper
The projects is a challenge of Neoclassical architecture and conservation in relation to light. Utilising overlooked light qualities to enhance the architectural experience. Within the Grade I listed building the construction classifies changes over time and removes the spaces that are detached from the heritage.
The highly irregular resulting form utilises diagrid structure to weave through the newly formed building. The space lined with mirrored surfaces actively casts shadows, creating unique ephemeral moments and atmospheres within the proposed laboratory and gallery, curated to the sun path.
Top. Development Sketches Bottom. Moments of Proposed Galleries within the Internal Proposal
Above. Proposed 1:100 Section Bottom. Proposed 1:100 Ground Floor Plan
Above. Technical and Structural Strategy Exploded Axonometric Bottom. Internal and External View Atmospheric View
02. Translating the Stamp Room
Location: Somerset House, London
Theme: Experimental Theoretical Project
Stage of Education: Year 3 Semester 1
Skills: Historical Research, Model Making, Photoshop, Rhino 3D, Vectorworks
The objective of the experimental project was to investigate the stamp room, located in Somerset House. This consisted of a forensic and archaeological analysis of the room’s historical records and paintings.
The investigation explores the geometrical, structural and contextual elements of the Stamp room, through casting, model making, detailed drawing and a variety of different methods.
The architectural proposal consists of a guide for formwork as well as scaffold, which will be used in order to recreate the Stamp Room (an area of Somerset House). Where the construction process becomes an exhibition of its own. Furthermore, taking this concept outside. Where its geometrical qualities are retained and projected through a shadow. Thus, the theoretical proposal shows a story of the construction of the 2030 Stamp Room.
Top. Light Entry Study
Right. 1:50 Formwork Development Study Models
Bottom. Shadow of Theoretical Proposal
Location: Walworth, London
Theme: Public Civic Building
Stage of Education: Year 2 Semester 2
Skills: Hand Drawing, Model Making, Photoshop, Vectorworks, V-Ray
The brief asked to create a community centre building as a part of previously designed initial community living room. Due to the successful programmes of the previous proposal, further expansion of the project was performed.
The new programmes included areas where not only people could borrow tools, but they could also use the workshop to become familiar with the use of them as well as find potential job opportunities using said tools. The proposal creates an ecosystem, which the locals can benefit from.
Additionally, in order to preserve the Walworth market, a part of the proposal is dedicated to creating a more permanent area of the market, further expanding it and providing safety to the vendors. Thus, the social sustainability allows to organically incorporate the proposal within the site.
Top. Initial Development Sketches and 1:100 Sketch Resin Model Middle. 1:50 Section
Bottom. (Outer View, Inner In-Between Space View, Inner Workshop View)
04. Personal Project
Location: London, United Kingdom
Theme: Architectural Exploration
Skills: Model Making, 3d Modelling, Rendering, Photoshop
The project began as an exploration of delicate graphite structural construction, drawing inspiration from the work of Mariano Del Varma. By working with the simplest forms, I investigated how material choices, and subtle manipulations can influence spatial design. The experimentation revealed that even minimal forms can generate intricate shadows. Enriching atmospheres and actively shaping the experience of a user.
Above. Physical Graphite Model
Beyond functionality, the project explores my interest into how architecture interacts with light to shape atmospheres. While the structure would be functional, the resulting play of shadows are impactful to the architectural experience.
Pursuing personal projects allows me to refine technical skills while deepening my conceptual approach. Each exploration strengthens my understanding of materiality, structure and spatial dynamics, ultimately strengthening my ability to think critically and design thoughtfully.
The Bartlett School of Architecture - University College
Physical Graphite Model
Digital Graphite and Paper Model
Graphite model atmospheric view
Digital Graphite and Paper Model
Physical Graphite Model
05. Practice Experience
Location: London, United Kingdom
Theme: Professional Work
Stage of Education: See CV for details
Skills: Legal Research, Site Visits, Model Making, Photoshop, Rhino 3D, Vectorworks, AutoCAD
Throughout my education, I had the opportunity to work in a variety of small practices in London. These experiences provided me with valuable insights into the professional life and workflow of architects. Whilst working within small practices, I was given a lot of responsibility across different phases of projects, allowing me to learn how to efficiently balance a wide range of tasks.
The practices I worked at focused on smaller-scale projects, including extensions and renovations, working in RIBA stages 2 through 6. The quick workflow of projects
Above. Proposed Ground Floor Plan
gave me a hands on experience in many areas such as research on building regulations, drawing and editing plans, creating visualisations as well as consulting directly with clients and contractors.
One of my notable accomplishments was submitting a successful planning application entirely from scratch within a tight timeframe. The application can be viewed on the London Borough of Hounslow Planning Portal:
Application Reference: P/2025/0416
Maciej Przasnyski
Top. Living Room & Kitchen Proposal Render
Bottom. Living Room & Kitchen Proposal Render
Top. Living Room Proposal Render
Bottom. Living Room & Kitchen Proposal Render
06. Technical Studies
Location: London, United Kingdom
Theme: Technical Studies
Stage of Education: Professional Work
Skills: Vectorworks, Building Regulation Research
Beyond technically realising academic conceptual design work, I had an opportunity to produce technical drawings during my professional practice experience.
For each of these drawings I worked closely with the architects, who instructed me what details to draw as well as how to accurately present and annotate them to successfully gain an approval for the works from Building Control.
Above. Detail 1 - 1:50 Gallery Space Section
Regular site visits further allowed me to see and learn how the drawn details come to life at different stages of construction.
This hands-on experience significantly strengthened my technical knowledge, helped me refine my technical drawing skills and gain practical understanding of detailed construction.
:
downpipes servicing the side and extension emptying to Soakaway located 5 m new and existing buildings to take new
pipes.Constructed of inspection chambre sections separated with concretre spacers. Sized to
Excavate to 1m-1.5m below the invert the drain discharging to the soakaway. inlet inserted into the chamber. Before backfilling of soakaway to be wrapped with permeable geo-membrane to prevent fine particles and silts carried into the chamber. Exterior then backfilled with granular material, leaving inside covered with concrete lid outside. all subject percolation test.Designed by contractor to BRE
GENERAL NOTE SLEEPER WALLS :
Ensure any retained sleeper walls to be ventilated. to be adequately ventilated according to Part C ventilated air space to be at least 150mm below any insulation to be installed Two opposing external walls should have ventilation air openings placed so that the ventilationg air will have free path between opposite sides and to all parts. the openings should not be less than 1,500mm2/m of external wall or 500mm2/m2 of floor area , whichever is greater Anny telescopic pipes needed to carry ventilating air min diameter 100mm. Bricks to outside to have suitable anti-vermin grills.
GROUND BEARING SLAB:
Ensure any retained sleeper walls to be ventilated. to be adequately ventilated according to Part C ventilated air space to be at least 150mm below any insulation to be installed Two opposing external walls should have ventilation air openings placed so that the ventilationg air will have free path between opposite sides and to all parts. the openings should not be less than 1,500mm2/m of external wall or 500mm2/m2 of floor area , whichever is greater Anny telescopic pipes needed to carry ventilating air min diameter 100mm. Bricks to outside to have suitable anti-vermin grills.
wide of No 31.
Lower ground levels as necessary to allow for build up of new ground bearing slab and screed floor finish
1.2 x 1.2 m concrete pad footing to take C1 200 x 100 x 6.3 RHS Column
Assumed foundation intact and extent of existing suspended floor to be maintained
CELLAR
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2 No. 100 SHS8 columns on 500 x 215 wide x 250 deep in situ concrete padstone cast onto existing cellar wall
