Portfolio Academy of Architecture AHK

PORTFOLIO

NOAH VERDONK

Doctor Ramaerlaan 7 1901 KV Castricum

Noah@Verdonk.org +31 680059003

Website

https://noahverdonk.myportfolio.com/work

EXPERIENCE

2023 - Today

EDUCATION

-Today

6 months internship at Selligh kitchen and interior

Specialize in crafting high-quality kitchens and interior furniture.

6 months internship at Patrick Vrone, a furniture making company.

Realizing, designing and restoring furniture

6 months internship at Leven in Stijl, a furniture making company.

Designing and making oak tables, cabinets and furniture on request

1 year working at Leven in Stijl, a furniture making company.

Technical manager at the workplace with a view to production and implementation

6 months internship at Attika Architekten

I have worked on visualizing, detailing, researching, designing and attending meetings.

Teaching Revit at the University of applied sciences Amsterdam

Revit teacher for first year students.

DIPLOMA’S AND CERTIFICATES

The University of applied sciences, bachelor Built Environment Clusius college

Major: Architecture Vmbo

Hout en Meubileringscollege

Allround furniture maker - mbo 3

Hout en Meubileringscollege

Technical manager - mbo 4

University of Amsterdam

Propaedeutic phase built environment

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Photoshop | Illustrator | Indesign

Revit | Formit | Sketchup | Autocad | Archicad

3Ds max | Twinmotion

LANGUAGES

Native language

Professional

PROJECT INFORMATION

Amsterdam

Stenenhoofd 1

1013 AJ Amsterdam

Timeline

Semester 1

Date: 14-9-2023 / 19-1-2024

Mentor: HvA

Function mentor: Architect University of Amsterdam

Role & Responsibility

Type of project: Solo

My role:

- Creating models using various materials.

- Concerting thoughts into sketches and drawings.

- BIM modeling.

- Analysing qualities of the surroundings.

- Creating concepts and different designs.

The aim of this project is to establish a museum at the Westerdok, located directly on the IJ in Amsterdam. The site’s stunning qualities provide a big scope for a creative and innovative design. The design process is influenced by two key elements: daylight and nature inclusivity, which are incorporated throughout the project as a starting point for the design.

‘’All visible work was made by myself’’

Oude Houthaven

scale: 1:1000

Buikersloterham

Westerdokseiland

The Dune

Mountains and rivers are used as pathways and shapes, while the design will incorporate the fluid shape of dunes to create one cohesive element. These elements will serve as the design principles for the final product.

TERRAIN

The main focus of this project is to incorporate nature through the use of shapes found in existing wildlife.

scale: 1:200

Wavy paths that refer to rivers.

scale: 1:200

Raising the ground level to create a connection between the building and its surroundings.

Triangle shapes to reference the rugged terrain.

The positioning and openings of the building creates a forced walking route. Highlights within and outside can be shown while walking tru. The art wil be expierenced different every minute or hour because of the raster windows.

Scale: 1:100

The pathway is illuminated by various shadow plays.

Model scale: 1:100

To ensure that the art receives sufficient daylight, it is imperative to incorporate glass grids into both the facades and roofs.

I plan to use dynamic triangular shapes and rough cutouts to add a touch of edginess. I am confident that this design approach will enhance the experience for the visitors.

Model scale: 1:100

Model scale: 1:100

VILLA LAREN

A technical design

PROJECT INFORMATION

Laren Vredelaan 9

Timeline

Semester 1

University of Amsterdam

Date: 14-9-2023 / 17-1-2024

Mentor: HvA

Function mentor: Architect

Role & Responsibility

Type of project: 6 persons

My role:

- BIM Modeling involves creating floorplans, sections, and views.

- Looking for innovative ways to increase sustainability of the villa.

- Transforming my sketches and ideas into tangible designs through the use of visualizations.

- Researching sustainable installations.

- Calculating the amount of available daylight and determined the power requirement and generation.

- Detaling building parts within the villa.

This project is a rejected draft design during the initial phase of the architectural firm ENGEL Architects. I continued working with the given basic sketch design. By improving aesthetic, thermal, and building physical properties, a worthy villa has been created that is ready for implementation.

‘’All visible work was made by myself’’

Model scale: 1:50

The purpose of constructing this building is to surpass the standards of the Dutch buildings industry. As I couldn’t do much about the aesthetics of the building, my main focus was to enhance its technical, thermal, and construction aspects. I conducted research on various methods of constructing this villa to ensure that the building can produce more energy than it consumes and can adapt to the needs of different residents

The interior plans have been finalized for the essential areas of the villa. As the next step, I modeled the floor plan and created a design for the bathroom. While working on it, I searched for tiles that would fit seamlessly into the space, ensuring that no material is wasted during installation.

Scale: 1:50

PROJECT INFORMATION

Amsterdam Marineterrein

Timeline

Semester 2

Date: 25-5-2022 / 19-8-2022

Mentor: HvA

Function mentor: Architect University of Amsterdam

Role & Responsibility

Type of project: Duo

My role:

-I have created and designed various concepts that aim to bring together nature and people in multiple ways.

- Making my ideas visible through drawings and visualizations.

- BIM Modeling involves creating floorplans, sections, and views.

- Researching different existing gym projects.

The objective of the project is to construct a multi-purpose gym that can cater to different sports categories, office utilization, and group activities. The gym is situated in a former navy yard and emphasizes the inclusion of nature while improving biodiversity. That is why it is called ‘Navy Green’.

‘’All visible work was made by myself’’

SHAPE & FUNCTION

Design principles are the foundation of any design project. Here I tried to connect the functions that needed to connect, integrating assumptions and requirements almost resulting in a floorplan. Finding the right balance between aesthetics and function comes next.

DIVERSITY

Experience a sneak peek into the building’s versatile functions and spaces, all designed to be used concurrently. Nature is incorporated both inside and outside of the building, making it easy to forget that you’re on navy terrain.

TERRAS

BAR

RESTROOM

OFFICE

AUDIENCE

DRESSINGROOM

SPORT FIELDS

STORAGE

PROJECT INFORMATION

Amsterdam Dijksgracht

Timeline

University of Amsterdam

Date: 05-10-2021 / 01-12-2021

Mentor: HvA

Function mentor: Architect

Role & Responsibility

Type of project: Duo

My role:

- Creating a structure where rooms can be adaptive.

- BIM modeling.

- Making floor plans wich can change to the users.

- Showing possibilities through sketches and renders.

- Making accommodation possible for company functions.

The goal of this project is to construct a building that can adjust to different users by changing walls without affecting the main core structure. The design has been influenced by the environment, particularly the main road and railway line. As a result, the building will encourage social interaction, accommodate a diverse range of users and have an appealing aesthetic appearance.

‘’All visible work was made by myself’’

The issue with the present housing market is that the constructions lack adaptability to fulfill diverse needs. However, this particular building has been designed in a way that it can create additional space for any future residents. The walls can be removed if necessary to create more space for each apartment since the building structure allows for it.

Seperation

Due to the heavy traffic on one side of the building, a static wall has been constructed to cancel out the noise. On the other side, different balconies have been built to maximize the amount of sunlight in a peaceful environment. By gradually lowering the building, there is no overlap between balconies, resulting in more sunlight and an opportunity to greet your neighbor. As the building will house a diverse range of residents, it’s important to have a variety of balcony designs.

ACADEMIE VAN BOUWKUNST | AHK

PROJECT INFORMATION

Amsterdam IJburg

Timeline

Academie van bouwkunst AHK

Date: 16-11-2023 / 16-11-2023

Days: 8 hours

Role & Responsibility

Type of project: Solo

Role:

- Rapidly converting information into a well-defined design and concept.

- Speed modeling using materials that reference the surroundings.

- Expressing imagination and creativity through the use of lines, shapes, and colors to bring ideas to life.

- Presenting my plan and vision to others.

During my 8-hour orientation day at the Academy of Architecture, I learned how to create a concept quickly and efficiently. It was essential to think outside the box in order to complete the task at hand. To achieve this, I wrote down every thought on a piece of paper, resulting in the design of a building that caters to various urban needs on the beach of IJburg.

‘’All visible work was made by myself’’

CONCEPT

The design of this building is inspired by the various activities that one can enjoy in the city. As the location of the building is near the beach, it provides a great opportunity to showcase its urban qualities. It seems like a miniature city has been placed on the beach, with facilities such as a small park for socializing, restaurants, a gym, and stores for food and shopping. The building still reflects the essence of the area with its wave-like structure and the cracked sand, which is characteristic of the beach. The facades of the building are painted in a neutral sand color, similar to the wood, so that the building blends in perfectly with the surroundings. From a distance, it appears as if only the glass ‘waves’ and the ‘cracked sand’ are visible.

2 WORLDS

The interior of this place is divided into two distinct environments. On one side, there is a vibrant and colorful park that reminds you of the city. On the other side, you can look through a glass wave and see the beach and the water, providing a view of the surrounding area.

NOAH VERDONK