Persico Riccardo - Portfolio June 2022

PERSICO RICCARDO ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEER |

| 2022

PERSICO RICCARDO 6th February 1997 Via Torino 12 Legnano (Milano), Italy

+39 327 4942869 riccardo.persico6@gmail.com LinkedIn

ARCHITECTURAL AND BUILDING ENGINEER Responsible and motivated Architectural Engineering student with experience in the working world. Strong knowledge of Building Engineering with a deep passion for Architecture. Versatile, able to manage every part of a project, from creative sketches to technical drawings. I love learning new skills, working in team and I consider every project as a new adventure, a chance to grow both personally and professionally. Specifically I’m really interested in parametric architecture, adaptive facades and urban/ builidng regeneration in extreme and poor contexts.

EDUCATION Sep. 2020 - now

Architectural Engineering | POLITECNICO DI MILANO Master of science in Building and Architectural Engineering, focused in particolar on sustainability, NZEB buidlings (Near Zero Energy Buildings) and and parametric architecture.

Sep. 2017 - Jul. 2020

Building Engineering

| POLITECNICO DI MILANO

Bachelor in Bulding Engineering focused on BIM managment strategy. Has been discovered an important interst for renovation and adapitve facade.

Thesys | Building renovation:recladding and sustainability Vote | 96/110

EXPERIENCE Feb. 2022 - now

ATIproject | MILANO Internship as architect and building engineer. Responsible for tender thwough 3D modeling in Revit environment, technical analysis and creation of final boards.

Apr. 2020 - Jun. 2020

Workshop: Nuovi porti per nuove portualità | POLITECNICO DI MILANO The goal was the creation of an important strategic node near Como Lake.

SKILLS Modeling

BIM

Parametric Post-production Render

Energetic analysis

Autocad: deep knwoledge of the program, mainly used for 2D drawings (since 2017) Rhinoceros: 3D modeling experience associated to Grasshopper scripting (since 2018) SketchUp: good knowledge of the software mainly used for concept and creation of diagrams (since 2020) Revit: high knowledge of the software used for mass and detailed modelization (since 2017) Naviswork: software used for clash detection and simulation of the construction process (since 2018) Microsoft project: software used for construction site managmen, linked with BIM projects (since 2018) Grasshopper: parametric modeling using following plugins: ladybug, butterfly, kangaroo, weaverbird (since 2018) Adobe Suite: advanced use of photoshop, illustrator, indesign mainly for presentations (since 2019) Vray: used mainly for rendering in Rhino, customization of materials and mockup like effect (since 2020) Lumion: used mainly for rendering in Revit, experience with outdoor scenes (since 2021) Enscape: used for rendering in Revit, mainly for construction site visualization (since 2021) Sefaira: plug-in of SketchUp and Revit used for daylight and energetic simulation and optimization (since 2021)

Urbanism

Qgis: Urban analysis and creation of maps (Since 2021)

Sketches

Procreate: great knowledge of th software used for drawings and sketches. (since 2019)

Photography Other

Lightroom: software used mainly for postproduction of photgraphies (since 2020) Microsoft office (since 2015), Therm (since 2020), Edilcima (since 2021) and Primus (since 2021)

CACTUS | Milano NZEB OFFICE

PG. 6

DUALITY | Iceland

3FFECT | Florida

PARAMETRIC PAVILION PG. 16

NASA MUSEUM

ROOTS | Lecco PG. 22

PUBLIC SPACE

o PG. 28

LUMIERE CENTRE | Lecco

IN OUR HANDS | Nevada

PERSPECTIVES | World

CULTURAL HUB

MONUMENT

PHOTOGRAPHY

PG. 34

PG. 40

PG. 42

6 | CACTUS

CACTUS R E S I L I E N C E TYPE: OFFICE BUILDING SITE: MILAN, ITALY DATE: SEPT. 2021 - DEC. 2021 COURSES INVOLVED: • SUSTAINABLE BUILDING TECHNOLOGY • ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO • INTEGRATED PROJECT MANAGEMENT This project points out the possibility to develop an architectural building using as input the optimization of daylight and energy. So basically, after the analysis of the context and the identification of the passive strategies, has been created the first concept in order to have a really efficient office building, able to take the Leed certification. The Cactus concept recalls this idea of resilience: as a cactus the building need to be isolated from external unfavorable conditions but at the same time has to use smartly what nature can offer. Thanks to the daylight and energetic simulations has been optimized the shape of the envelope, the ratio between opaque and glass elements and also the dimension and position of the shaders system. Other important features are rappresented by green terraces and also the presence of solar panels, located on the roof and on facades. This building is developed with a BIM approach, using Revit trhough all the process. Also the construction process has been analyzed and the construction site managment .

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M I L A N

1 - SKECTHUP Studio of the concept and diagrams 2 - SEFAIRA Daylight and energetic optimization 3 - RHINO Masterplan, plans, sections, elevations, axonometries and renders (Vray) 4 - GRASSHOPPER Ladybug analysis of the radiation 5 - REVIT Parametric and structural design 6 - MICROSOFT PROJECT Creation of the GANTT diagram 7 - NAVISWORK Construction simulation process 8 - AUTOCAD Stratigraphies and nodes design 8 - THERM Thermal bridges analysis 10 - PHOTOSHOP Schematic design and post-production of images 11 - INDESIGN Presentation and reports

RESILIENCE IN MILAN | 7

Render created in collaboration with Bavelloni Lorenzo

8 | CACTUS

Concept diagrams

BAR URBAN GREENERY

AGORA’

GREEN TERRACE

LABORATORY

LEISURE SPACE

OFFICES

MEETING ROOMS

START-UP INCUBATOR CYCLING

Functional diagrams

RESILIENCE IN MILAN | 9

The project includes an organization of its surroundings. The emphasis is to create a continuity of green spaces both inside and outside. The main interventions are the addition of green areas and the inclusion of a bicycle path. The green additions are re-qualifying the outdoor spaces by creating a more lively environment. By improving the quality of public spaces, the overall pedestrian activity can increase and invite more people to attend events that may be held in the public areas.

Masterplan

10 | CACTUS

Fifth floor

Ground floor

RESILIENCE IN MILAN | 11

Exploded axonometry

12 | CACTUS

South elevation

East elevation

Section A-A

Section B-B

B A

A

B

RESILIENCE IN MILAN | 13

Ground floor structure Public connections

First floor structure

Green connections

Second floor structure

Permeability

Solar angle Plan Access

Fifth floor structure

14 | CACTUS

Unitised system STRUCTURAL ELEMENT, Unitised mullion

Floating floor ring glued to a chipboard panel, Thickness: 3 cm Support element

ENT, Height-adjustable pedestal

Photovoltaic

panel WALL PANEL, Photovolt CURTAIN

-Absorbing Mat, Thickness: cm Insulation1 layer

Concretae mat NT, Reinforced Concrete Topping

Closing element METALLIC CLOSING ELEMENT, A

Corrugated EMENT, Corrugated Metal Sheet

THERMAL INSULATION, Expanded

Main Beam, IPE 240 Steel SteelProfile beam

VERTICAL SHADING ELEMENT, Ex Vertical shaders

metal sheet

STRUCTURE, Adjustable Hangers False ceiling

substructure

Thermal insulation

Bracket STRUCTURAL ELEMENT, Aluminum Thermal insulation

THERMAL INSULATION, Polyureth

HVAC duct AC SYSTEM, Ventilation Air Duct

STRUCTURAL Steel beam ELEMENT, Main Bea

Acoustic ON, Stone Wool, Thickness: 3 cm

Shading element SHADING ELEMENT, Internal curta

NG FINISHING, Wooden FalseBoards ceiling

CURTAIN WALL PANEL, Photovolt

insulation

HVAC Grille return HVAC SYSTEM, Return

grill

Curtain wall panel

HORIZONTAL Horizontal SHADING ELEMEN

shader

ING SYSTEM, LED Strip Lighting Lighting system

Triple glazing CURTAIN WALL PANEL, Triple Gla

Unitised system

STRUCTURAL ELEMENT, Unitised transom

Detail axonometry

RESILIENCE IN MILAN | 15

In order to optimize this building from a light and energetic point of view has been used Sefaria plug-in. The initial step involves the analysis of the surface/volume ratio, the RAI calculation, the glass/opaque ratio and the optimization of the shaders system. Afterwards has been studied the optimization of the envelope in order to obtain a reasonable U value. Technologies used are a stick system from the ground floor to the third one and after a unitised system curtain wall. Another important step to underline is the selection and distribution of DHW system and fancoils. Basically the building works with a water/water geothermal heat pump placed in the basement and an AHU for primary air on the roof. In the process was also analyzed the ventilation condition in order to respect the standard and improve natural ventilation mainly in middle seasons. For the daylight point of view has been obtained a really good spatial daylight autonomy with a low value of the annual solar exposure, an index that controls the glare problem. At the end, with this configuration, has been achieved a comfort conditions for 95% of the hours only with a requirement of 41 kWh/ m2/yr. Has been developed also stratigraphies in 1:5 scale.

Daylight final results

16 | DUALITY

DUALITY S T O N E ,

W I N D

TYPE: PARAMETRIC PAVILION SITE: STUÐLAGIL CANYON, ICELAND DATE: SEPT. 2021 - DEC. 2021 COURSE: DESIGN OPTIONEERING The pavilion is located in the Stuðlagil Canyon, a tourist attraction situated in East Iceland. The platform requires today to be sheltered from the strong southeast winds of the Canyon and the adverse rainfalls. The pavilion aims to cover the viewing platform recalling with its design the characteristics that makes the site special: the rigidity of its basalt rock columns and the fluidity of its river and winds. The pavilion is developed in Grasshopper and for this reason is completely parametric. In particular key points are the form finding and the patter analysis of the envelope. For the climatic analysis has been used mainly Ladybug and Butterfly instead for the dynamic simulation Kangaroo. Anemone plug-in was used also for the creation of animation and GIFs. An important point to underline are the materials that has been selected to use: glue laminated timber, stainless steel and polycarbonate panels. At the end has been fabricated maquettes using different technologies: 3D printing for th pavilion and laser cutting for the context.

A N D

W A T E R

1 - GRASSHOPPER Software used for form finding, pattern analysis and fabrication 2 - BUTTERFLY AND ANEMONE Grasshopper plug-in used for wind studio and video simulations 3 - KANGAROO Grasshopper plug-in used for dynamic simulations of the envelope 4 - LADYBUG Grasshopper plug-in used for climate analysis and energetic optimization 5 - RHINO Software used for diagrams, plans, sections, elevations and renders (Vray) 6 - PACHIDERM Rhino plug-in used for acoustic simulation 7 - KARAMBA Plug-in for structural analysis 8 - PHOTOSHOP Post production of images 9 - AUTOCAD 2D drawings for laser cut printing 10 - INDESIGN Software used for presentation and report

PARAMETRIC PAVILION | 17

Microworld

18 | DUALITY

Location - Iceland

Polycarbonate panels

LOCATION The pavilion is located in the Stuðlagil Canyon, a tourist attraction situated in East Iceland. The canyon is known for having the largest number of basalt rock columns in the country and for its stunning blue 150 km long glacier river, The function of the pavilion is to shelter part of the viewing platform to protect tourists from adverse weather conditions. Nature manifests itself in the Icelandic context as the opposition of the elements: physically as water and rocks, The design of the pavilion aims to converge rigidity and fluidity, valorising the characteristics of the surrounding environment.

FORM FINDING To recall the strong south-east winds of the site, the form of the pavilion was found by applying a wind vector to three planar surfaces. The S-E wind in the proximity of the viewing platform had to be deconstructed in a cloud of wind vectors in Butterfly to find the optimal vector to use in the form-finding process of the pavilion. The vector selected has an intensity of 20 m/s and a 60 degrees inclination with respect to the horizontal axis. This was then decomposed in its vertical and horizontal components and was used as input in Kangaroo as an inverted weight load.

The pavilion is composed by a steel structure, glue laminated timber and polycarbonate panels.

Exploded assonometry

PARAMETRIC PAVILION | 19

PATTERN The site is characterized by multiple basalt rock columns with an hexagonal cross-section. It was decided to recall these rocks in the pattern of the pavilion by covering the external skin of the structure with an hexagonal pattern. The pattern is in opposition with the two arches dividing the external surface into the three different areas, designed to recall the fluidity of the river. The contrast between fluidity and rigidity is, therefore, recreated by both the pattern and the form of the pavilion. The basalt rock columns are, however, continuously subjected to the forces of the river and the wind, which have modelled them over the years. The cross-sections of the rocks are not perfectly hexagonal-shaped but tend to recall a Voronoi pattern. To represent this imperfection, the pattern of the pavilion gradually transforms from hexagonal to Voronoi towards the supports of the structure. This also allows easing the layering of the pattern on the most adverse parts of the outer skin, avoiding the collapse of the hexagons in the proximity of the supports. For the script of this part has been used only Grasshopper vanilla.

Internal render

Bidimensional unrolled surface from 3D envelope

Hexagon centre points and generation of the cloud

Hexagons collapse into Voronoi shapes near borders

20 | DUALITY

PAVILION ANALYSIS

Structural simulation with Karamba

Wind simulation with Butterfly and Anemone

Acoustic simulation made with Pachiderm

The serie of images shows how sound particles travel in the pavilion when an internal source emits them in one specific direction.

Particles are used to represent sound waves and the number of sound bounces is set to 5. As the number of bounces increases, the colour of the particles will change from green to yellow and then to red until the sound attenuates. Considering the dimensions of the pavilion and its openings, it is expected that noise will not be a major problem in the structure.

PARAMETRIC PAVILION | 21

Physical models of the pavilion: laser cut printing for topography, 3D printing for the envelope and wood connection

22 | 3FFECT

3EFFECT F E R R O F L U I D I C TYPE: MUSEUM SITE: CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, USA DATE: FEB 2022 - JUN 2022 COURSE: ADAPTIVE FACADE STUDIO 3FFECT, a FerroFluid Facade. Ferrofluid is a innovative material synthetized for the first time by Stephen Papell, a NASA researcher, in 1963. This element has interesting properties and reacts actively to magnetic fields. The goal of this research is to develop an adaptive façade for a NASA museum using this innovative fluid. Starting from this driving idea has been selected as location the Jhon F. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, in Cape Canaveral (Florida), in order to create a museum in which can be contained Saturn V, a spacecraft used by NASA for past missions. The main façade of this building is a curtain wall unitized system façade composed by triple glazed panel in which is contained, in a liquid solution, the ferrofluid. In each framework are contained electromagnets that can be activated by the presence of people. When presence sensors identify a person nearer than three meters form the panel, magnets turn off and ferrofluid is collected on the bottom of the panel. Visitors can have a unique experiece exploring the history of NASA mission and at the same time discovering this new materil. The NASA museum will be an unique attraction for all.

M U S E U M 1 - PROCREATE Initial sketches 2 - RHINO Software used for diagrams, plans, sections, elevations and renders 3 - GRASSHOPPER Grasshopper is used for parametric desing and simulation 4 - NUDIBRANCH Plug-in used in order to design attctor curves for magnetic simulation 5 - COCOON Grassopper plug-in used for the creation of spherical meshes 6 - WEAVERBIRD Grasshopper plug-in usefull for the managment of complex meshes 7 - GRASSHOPPER Grasshopper plug-in used for climate analysis and energetic optimization 8 - LUMION Engine used for the creation of renders and diagrams 9 - ILLUSTRATOR Software used for the creation of diagram 10 - PHOTOSHOP Post-production of images 11 - INDESIGN Software used for presentation and report

FERROFLUIDIC MUSEUM I| 23

Rainy dusk render

24 | 3FFECT

Concept diagram

Sunpath analysis

Radiation analysis

FERROFLUIDIC MUSEUM | 25

1. Framework creation

2. Magnetic actuators

3. Magnetic field

A

4. Relaxed ferrrofluid

5. Sensor activation

The first step consists in the creation of the framework in Grasshopper (Pic. 1.) . Afterwards inside the framewark has been selected points as magnetic actuators in order to study magnetic fields generated (Pic. 2.). Using Grasshopper vanilla has been obtained the magnetic field: these curves are studied in order to understand how particles can be attracted (Pic. 3). In the picture n.4, always in a parametric way, has been generated a cloud of

6. Configurations of the ferrofluid

point in the bottom part of the panel. These points rappresent the ferrofluid in a relaxed position, when actuators are off. The next step consist in the activation of sensors: they need to be activated when a people is inside a 3 meters range from the panel (Pic. 5) .

Using Nudibranch, Cocoon and Weaverbird has been completed the script and in the picture 6 can be visualized the two configurations (A and B). Thanks to this script has been obtained also animations.

B

A

Single panel ferrofluid simulation - sensor ON magnets OFF

B

Single panel ferrofluid simulation - sensor OFF magnets ON

26 | 3FFECT

Using the script generated for the single panel as starting point has been created the script for the whole facade. Basically has been selected each panel and has been created a cluster for each component. Afterward has been run some simulation with Ladybug in order to understand the effect of midday sun over the south facade. Horizontal shaders need to be fundamental for the mitigation of the solar radiantion; with this purpose has been deisgned parapets. At the entrance of the museum visitors will be provided with some magnets and they can play with ferrofluid facade form the outside thanks to the parapets. This museum will be unique and an innovative attraction.

Internal perspective of the full facade

A: Parapets B: Ferrofluid Facade C: Envelope D: Roof E: Entrance F: Vertical connection

Isometric exploded diagram

FERROFLUIDIC MUSEUM | 27

Interior render

Mockup: on the right ferrofluid tests using a 5V magnet, Arduino card and presence sensor. On the left double glazed tank with salt water and ferrofluid

28 | ROOTS

ROOTS V E I N S

F O R

TYPE: PUBLIC SPACE SITE: LECCO, ITALY DATE: FEB. 2021 - JUN. 2021 COURSE: URBAN STUDIO The weeping willow is the symbol of the project. It is a characteristic tree of Lecco’s area and it grows very close to the water to allow his roots to absorb a greater amount of nutrients.

“Roots” are a key word of our project for Pescarenico area because as the roots of the weeping willows are divided into many parts, also the proposal touches different aspects of the city, but all are connected to achieve a single purpose: create a district in which integration between people is at the first place. After a deep analysis of the existing context and the production of the resource and constrain maps, has been developed a concept map in order to explain strategies. Basically has been identified three roots: the first one is related to social integration, the second one is linked with the integration between old architecture of Pescarenico with the modern one and the last point is connected with green areas. Roots will be settled for a new future.

I N T E G R A T I O N 1 - PROCREATE Creation of initial sketches 2 - QGIS Collection of data for urban analysis 3 - AUTOCAD Cleaning of maps extracted form QGis 4 - SKECTHUP Studio of concept and diagrams 5 - RHINO Masterplan, section, elevations, axonometries, and plans

6 - VRAY Rhino plug-in used for renders 7 - PHOTOSHOP Schematic design and postproduction of images 8 - ILLUSTRATOR Diagrams production

9 - INDESIGN Presentation and report

VEINS FOR INTEGRATION | 29

Render created in collaboration with Bavelloni Lorenzo

30 | ROOTS

VEINS FOR INTEGRATION | 31

Kindergarten: enlargment of the playground, safety and park

La Piccola: innovative market, park and new connection with Politecnico

Ex Biokosmess: cultural hub with learning centre, gym and a cinema

32 | ROOTS

Lungo Adda

Visconti island

Adda river

Riverside axonometry

Via dell’Isola

Art center

Corso M della Li

Martiri iberazione

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Gaetano Previati street

Antonio Ghislanzoni street

Innovative market in La Piccola

Section C-C: long section

Section A-A: Antonio Ghislanzoni street

Section B-B: Via dell’Isola street

The masterplan shows how the project will be implemented inside Pescarenico context. It highlights the overall development of the concept. This masterplan takes into consideration : buildings that are being demolished and renovated and introduces new functions with a reorganization of hierarchy for urban connections elements. This deep urban transformation takes into consideration several nodes: La Piccola area, Ex Biokosmess area, the lakefront and its relationship with Viscontea Island. These implementations aim to transform Pescarenico area into a lively and active neighborhood always without forgetting existing elements such as natural environment and historical heritage. These intervation will be seeds for a future change, and roots will develop in this fertile terrain: integration will be the flower and the fruit of this masterplan.

Park

34 | LUMIERE CENTRE

LUMIERE CENTRE A

C U L T U R A L

TYPE: CULTURAL CENTRE SITE: LECCO, ITALY DATE: FEB.2021 - JUN.2021 COURSE: RENOVATION STUDIO Ex Biokosmess site is an abandoned place in Lecco near the railway and Politecnico.

The topography is really complex and also buildings are old and made with different technologies. Following the principles explained in the urban project the goal consistes in the creation of a place for social integration always maintaining the historical feeling of the site. The place will be a learning center for students of Politecnico with also a large cinema and a gym. These elements can be considered as catalysts in order to create a more social neighbourhood; in this way the intehration between international students and residents of the area will increase.

After the climate analysis has been studied studied the passive strategies, for summer, winter and middle season. The distribution of functions was a critical point in this perspective in particular in order to mantain a visual connection from the montain to the lake. In the design phase has been taken into consideration also the railway nearby and the mitigation of the noise.

B E A C O N

1 - CLIMATE Analysis of the climate of the site

2 - SKECTHUP Studio of concept and diagrams

3 - RHINO Masterplan, section, elevations, plans and axonometries 4 - VRAY Rhino plug-in used for renders

5 - REVIT Structural and parametric model

6 - THERM Thermal bridges analysis 7 - PHOTOSHOP Schematic design and postproduction of images

8 - ILLUSTRATOR Diagrams production

9 - INDESIGN Presentation and report

A CULTURAL BEACON | 35

Render created in collaboration with Bavelloni Lorenzo

36 | LUMIERE CENTRE

Axonometry of demolitions

Axonometry of new constructions

BAR STAIRS GYM PARKING LIBRARY EXHIBITION CLASSROOM SERVICES STUDY AREA CINEMA/

Diagram of the functions

AUDITORIUM

A CULTURAL BEACON | 37

Masterplan

38 | LUMIERE CENTRE

Section A-A - summer passive and active strategies

Thermal bridge analysis

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G02/A -- BUILDING B2 A

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1 1 Materials legend: Concrete Reinforced Concrete Beste Kivrak Chiara Cargiulo Lorenzo Bavelloni Thomas Marconcini

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2 Blow-up

Insulating Layer

Shading System made of ceramic elements

Vapor Barrier

Waterproofing Layer

prof. Manuela Grecchi A.Y. 2020-2021

Building Rennovation studio

BLOW-UP

40 | IN OUR HANDS

IN OUR HANDS N U C L E A R

B O M B

M E M O R I A L

NO WORD COMPETITON | 41

42 | PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHY | 43

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