Mateusz Płudowski Portfolio

Hello! I am Mateusz Płudowski

Sixth-semester architecture student at the Gdańsk University of Technology. Seeks to learn and gain experience in the field. Passionate about photography, architecture, and graphical representation.

GSM: +48 508 549 145

E-mail: ma.pludowski@gmail.com

Date of birth: 24.05.2002

EDUCATION

Erasmus in Universidade Lusófona, Lisbon, Portugal

2024-Present

Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland (100% English) GPA 4,47/5

2021-Present

Domin Gdańsk Drawing School

2019-2021

SOFTWARE

BIM | CAD

Revit | Archicad | AutoCAD

Modelling

Rhino | Sketchup | 3dsMax

Adobe CC

Photoshop | Illustrator | InDesign

Rendering

Lumion | Twinmotion | Enscape

Analyse

Daylight Visualiser | Revit Lightning | andrewmarsh

LANGUAGES

Polish - Native

English - C1

Portuguese - A1

COMPETITIONS, ORGANIZATIONS

In Progress

Architectural-engineering competition

Builder Poland “Future of prefabricated concrete”

2024

1st Place

PLEA 2024 - Passive Low Energy

Architecture international competition“(RE)THINKING RESILIENCE”

2024

3rd Place

Competition for the urban concept of densifying urban structures - “Gdynia15-minute city’!”

2024

Participation

International Buildner Competition “HOME OF SHADOWS”

2023

Humanitarian workshop

SHELTER- learning by doing

In cooperation with experienced architects designing and building shelters to understand humanitarian architecture.

2023

JOB EXPERIENCE

Even though I have no experience in the field I am eager to contribute in any way possible.

5th Semester Project

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Ravine

Residential complex

Mateusz Płudowski | Jan Momot Gdańsk, Poland | 2024

Revit | Lumion | Photoshop | Illustrator | Rhino Grasshopper

Located in the post-industrial area of Gdańsk, the Ravine project aims to imbue the surroundings with new qualities and create a high-quality, space for the local community.

The exterior design strives to impart elegance to the waterfront, while the interior aims for a welcoming and organic public space.

Maximising plot area

Splitting the form into a canyon

Final form

Accentuating the form

Ground floor

First floor

Accented balcony

Balcony Railing

Residential storeys

Services

Canyon water

Underground parking

FAÇADES

The facade design aims to create a contrast, being elegant and rigid on the exterior facing the waterfront, while organic and cozy on the interior.

Home of Shadows Competition

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Chiaroscuro

Singe-family house

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Mateusz Płudowski | Konrad Piech| Jan Momot

Inishmore, Ireland | 2023

Revit | Lumion | Photoshop | Illustrator

The competition focused on designing a house for a hypothetical couple that would rely solely on natural daylight within the home, examining how daylight influences the design approach.

The floor plan revolves around a central courtyard, which serves as the focal point, with all functions placed around it.

Strategically placed skylights are covered with water to distort the sunlight.

1. Narrow ceiling opening for the night zone

2. Openings with water to distort daylight

3. Coffered ceilings

4. Blurred glass

5. Entrance from the courtyard

6.Rhythmical mullions

The proposed house is located on the Irish island of Inishmore. This island is renowned for its iconic dry stone walls, constructed by the local islanders.

1st Place PLEA 2024 Competition

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Circadian Retreat

Single-family house

Mateusz Płudowski | Jan Momot

Bieszczady mountains, Poland | 2024

Revit | Lumion | Photoshop | Illustrator | Daylight Visualiser

The project focused on analysing and subsequently enhancing the quality of natural irradiation. Through the utilization of Revit lighting plug-in and Velux Daylight Visualizer, simple and efficient solutions were identified. The entire house aims to improve the circadian rhythm of the user by minimizing artificial light and accessing daylight in accordance with the inhabitant’s daily schedule.

Previous floor plan

Previous A-A Section

Implementations

1.Overhang implementation to obstruct direct sunlight reaching further into the building’s

2. Change of placement of roof skylights in compliance with sunlight analysis. Addition of

3. Addition of horizontal windows according to the circadian and daily rhythm of the users

building’s interior to avoid glare, overexposure, and thermal discomfort.

slanted tubes to obstruct direct sunlight, providing ambience in the building’s interior.

users with inclusion of the analysis conclusion.

Previous design

Current design

Previous design

Previous design

Current design

Current design

sDA - spatial Daylight Autonomy [%] - a yearly metric that describes the percent of space that receives sufficient daylight. This analysis type is a precise metric that must meet the required parameters in order to determine the building’s daylight performance.

DF - Daylight Factor [%] - expresses the amount of daylight available inside a room compared to the amount of unobstructed daylight available outside under overcast sky (worst conditions).

Illuminance [lux] clear sky- the total luminous flux incident on a surface, per unit area. It is a measure of how much the incident light illuminates the surface, wavelength-weighted by the luminosity function to correlate with human brightness perception.

CIRCADIAN ILLUMINANCE DIAGRAM

The diagram condenses all the day and time analyses, showing how the user can utilize daylight throughout the day.

Ambient light from courtyard

Bedroom wall openings to ensure daylight in the morning every season

Clear sky illuminance analysis

DAY AND TIME ANALYSES

The design implementations helped maximize the amount of daylight during winter and prevent overheating during summer.

4th Semester Project

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The Rhythm

Residential complex

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Software: Individual Gdańsk, Poland | 2023 Revit | Lumion | Photoshop

The building is situated within a dense urban context, with its front facing Park de Gaulle. Its architectural form enhances the street corner, making it more inviting and open to the public. The facade adheres to a regular pattern, with steel mesh elements adding to privacy. Green, semi-private terraces encourage social interaction among inhabitants. Additionally, the ground floor, housing services, is visually distinguished by its black colour, giving the impression of the building floating above.

Rounding the solid to create public space linked with the park.

Trimming the form for view openings.

Splitting the form to connect it with the neighbouring park.

Final solids.

SEMI-PRIVATE SPACE

Green terraces located on various floors create semiprivate recreational spaces for the inhabitants.