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ROBERT MASKOS +48 608 320 249 rmaskos@hotmail.com instagram.com/robert_maskos_arch I received my Master's Degree from Gdańsk University of Technology, and my Engineering Diploma from Wrocław University of Technology.

Architecture has always been my passion. I have experience in designing sustainable buildings, 3D modeling, master plans and interior architecture. I have participated in many architectural workshops and international projects. Each assignment is a new adventure for me.

During my work as an Architect Assistant I worked on several projects, including mixed-use developments, single family houses and a summer camp for 600 children.

architecture should spark joy

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CURRICULUM VITAE

education 2022 - 2023

Architecture (master's degree) Gdańsk University of Technology

2016 - 2021

Architecture (bachelor's degree) Wrocław University of Technology

work experience 12.2023 - 05.2024

R3D3 Pracownia Architektoniczna assistant architect

07.2023 - 08.2023

Wolski Architekci internship

07.2020 - 09.2020

AP Szczepaniak internship

experience 2022

Landscape Economy online programme Nürtingen-Geislingen University, Germany

2019 - 2021

Filmmakers Club „Fosa” Wrocław University of Technology

2018 - 2020

Art Club „Yello” Wrocław University of Technology

2017

Summer School of Conservation Design Vorokhta, Ukraine

2016 2018 2019

Summer School of Landscape Architecture Lądek Zdrój, Poland

achievements 2023

Arturbain honourable mention in the competition organised by l'Art Urbain dans les Territoires

2023

Stypendium Praktyka award in the competition organised by Stefan Kuryłowicz Foundation

2022

Kolej na Południe award in the competition organised by FarU and PKM

skills Archicad Autocad 3DS Max Twinmotion Sketch Up Corel Photoshop Blender Rhino + Grasshopper Revit

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CONTENTS

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KLINICZNA INTERSECTION

NEW CENTER OF ORUNIA GÓRNA

HABITAT SOLIS

ROGÓŻKA

THEATER OF PANTOMIME

LIBRARY

HABITAT MANILA

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KLINICZNA INTERSECTION REURBANISATION OF A BUSY INTERSECTION IN GDAŃSK description Master's thesis at Gdańsk University of Technology. The project involves the transformation of an outdated transportation hub located in Gdańsk. Its central location and proximity to many important amenities offers potential to create a new center for the neighborhood. type university, thesis location Poland, Gdańsk, Młyniska year 2023

Kliniczna Intersection

Gdańsk

A relic of the modernist design from a bygone era. It’s a textbook example of a so-called non-place, as defined by Marc Augé. That is, a space that serves only transportation, not a place that builds local identity.

The historic center of the city is gradually being shut down for car traffic. Following the construction of bypasses, the existing transit streets through the center are losing their importance, especially freight traffic serving ports and shipyards.

The environmental and economic crisis is forcing a shift in the planning paradigm. European cities such as Amsterdam and Berlin began the transformation process many years ago, resulting in a brilliant public transportation, bicycle infrastructure and most importantly, a reduction in car use. Private automobile transportation burdens cities with enormous costs that could be used much more efficiently.

Change is needed today. There are many ways to achieve a transformation. Cities can eliminate parking lots, introduce climate fees and clean air zones, narrowing streets, replacing lanes with bike lanes and transforming streets into pedestrian promenades. It is also important to fix past mistakes, such as overscaled interchanges dividing city centers.

Removing an overscaled interchange is an opportunity not only to connect the urban fabric, but more importantly to reclaim a huge space that can be put to much better use, such as public parks, culture, or accessible housing.

This results in a decline in the importance of the Kliniczna Junction, previously one of the city's most important intersections, allowing it to be reurbanized.

legend: main transit roads local roads main railway line Kliniczna Intersection marine industry

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Gdańsk historic center

KLINICZNA INTERSECTION

new passage under railroad, Trubadurów street

industrial character

railway in Tricity

Industrial heritage plays a crucial part in shaping the character of Gdańsk. The great cranes of the Gdańsk Shipyard, the cranes of the port and numerous factories present in this part of the city are intertwined with contemporary buildings and trendy clubs. New developments should reinforce this relationship.

The area of the SKM Politechnika station is the largest transport hub in Gdańsk. 11 tram lines pass through here. In comparison, only 9 lines stop at the Gdańsk Main Station. This gives the potential to create the bestconnected space in the city. The current, overcomplicated layout is hard to navigate for pedestrians.

30 min. Gdynia

20 min. Sopot 30 min. Airport 10 min. Oliwa 10 min. Nowy Port 5 min. Wrzeszcz SKM Politechnika 5 min. Gdańsk

20 min. Pruszcz Gdański

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BEFORE church

project boundary Kliniczna Intersection

nursing home

SKM Politechnika

Conradinum school Baltic Opera

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130 meters 65 meters

50 meters

situation before changes

transformation of a wasteland

scale 1:10 000 legend: road tram line

tram 18%

roads 44%

buildings 27%

railroads isochrone 3 minutes (300 meters)

unused 38%

public space 54%

tram stop train stop existing buildings

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cinema

KLINICZNA INTERSECTION

AFTER project boundary

SKM Nowe Szkoty SKM Politechnika

situation after changes

green spaces

scale 1:10 000

scale 1:10 000

legend: road

A very important aspect of modern city planning should be access to green areas. New green squares, rows of trees and green interiors of courtyards have been designed.

tram line

legend:

railroads

parks

isochrone 3 minutes (300 meters)

green courtyards

tram stop

green public plazas

train stop

street trees

existing buildings

water

new buildings

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new urban plaza at the Okrąg street

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pedestrian friendly design of the Marynarki Polskiej avenue

new train stop SKM Nowe Szkoty

KLINICZNA INTERSECTION

OPERA BAŁTYCKA

old building of the station turned into a local culture center

gate to the new district inspired by the industrial heritage

new entrance to the Baltic Opera

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urban plaza at the Kliniczna, Marynarki Polskiej instersection

urban plaza next to the SKM Politechnika station

- penthouse - green roof

- apartments

- utilities

urban layers

arcades

facades

ground floor

Better use of space through the use of ground floors and roofs.

Arcades provide cool shadow in the summer and protection from rain.

Differentiation of facades help create a human scale. Varied streetscapes result in an interesting space to live.

Design of the ground floor has the greatest impact on the perception of space. Therefore, maintaining high quality is very important. Renting ground floors for commercial use helps activate the neighborhood.

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KLINICZNA INTERSECTION

street angle

street trees

nature

modern quarter

Too high angle makes the street resemble a canyon, it is harder to light the lower floors. Too low angle makes it harder to produce an urban interior -makes the city resemble a village. A street width equal to the height of the parapet produces a cozy urban atmosphere.

Trees improve the microclimate of the street. Their shade protects from the sun, which prevent overheating and urban heat island.

Green-blue infrastructure, flower meadows, water retention and green recreational spaces provide a very important contact with nature.

Clear division into public and private realms. By reducing the number of parking spaces it is possible to increase biodiversity and social space. Activation of the roof area with green spaces and terraces.

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NEW CENTER OF ORUNIA GÓRNA description Design of the new railroad station in Gdańsk district Orunia Górna. The project includes ideas for a new urban fabric inspired by New Urbanism which replaces current car-centric highway with new public space, transit and bike lanes. The new station would be connected to a library which would serve as a cultural center for this long neglected Gdańsk district.

Design received an honorable mention in the "Railway to the South" competition organized by FarU and PKM. type competition, university location Poland, Gdańsk, Orunia Górna year 2022

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Current situation. Area of the Łostowice Świętokrzyska tram stop. Over-complicated, hostile car-centric infractructure, chaotic urban development. legend: elements to transform

N^ ulic aŚ wię tok rzy ska

Re-organisation of the existing infastructure.

Introduction of the planned Nowa Świętokrzyska with a tram line, new underground passage for cars moving along Havel Street to the south. New streets with calm traffic.

ulica Nowa Świętokrzyska

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legend: new streets tunnel for cars new woonerfs tram lane p. parking

Introduction of sustainable mobility infrastructure, bicycle paths, bus lanes, safe pedestrian crossings. legend: bike lane buspas new woonerfs tram/bus stop bus stop

Creation of urban atmosphere, increased density, new infill housing with commercial ground floors.

New semi-private gardens, water retention.

New commuter rail station, new urban center.

Human scale plaza, new public and park areas.

legend: housing housing with commercial ground floor new commuter rail line station with library station entrance urban plaza

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roof public garden corten curtain wall

+2 library hobby rooms conference room facilities

vla Ha a lav Vac . l a

+1 library book storage information quiet work zone cafe

ul. No wa Ś więto krzys ka

tram stop 0 entrance to the library station kiosk information public bike station

ul. Św ięt ok rzy sk a

public bike station eastern entrance to the plarforms -1 bike parking car parking

bike parking

-3 car parking

-3 platforms

axonometric view

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underground parking for 100 cars

NEW CENTER OF ORUNIA GÓRNA

cafe garden

benches and meadows

urban plaza for community festivals

space for organizing temporary fairs

foodtruck zone

view from the plaza

longitudinal section

western entrance, Havla street, library eastern entrance, Świętokrzyska street

platform

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HABITAT SOLIS opis Entry for the UNI.XYZ Living-Hub competition. The goal was to create a vivid urban fabric in the style of solarpunk. This large building provides accomodation for 119 inhabitants in double and single rooms oriented along two galleries. Both street-facing facades are entirely used as commercial spaces dedicated for small workshops and retailers. The inner court is meant to be a water-oriented habitat with the central core housing semipublic amenities like bike parking, washing room, sauna and social club.

Most roofs are used for urban gardening. Soft and colorful forms were inspired by the joyful experiments of Hundertwasser. type competition location United Kingdom, London, Hackney Burrough, Kingsland Road year 2022

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view from Kingsland Rd

HABITAT SOLIS

twin maisonette, 59 m², each with two bedrooms, living room and a bathroom

single studio, 25.4 m²

przekrój

single triangular studio, 25 m²

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location in London

commercial space studios maisonettes garden and greenhouse

bike parking club laundry sauna

lowered part to increase daylight

location in Hackney station Haggerston Overground bus stop

galeries stairs lift orientation

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green spaces

HABITAT SOLIS

ground floor

first floor

second floor

studios maisonettes

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description Forest facility located in an abandoned quarry near Rogóżka village designed as a hub for experimental psychedelic therapy. Design made as an undergraduate thesis at Wrocław University of Technology. The building is divided into medical and hotel area. Roof terraces are accesible from every room. type university, thesis location Poland, Kłodzko Valley, Rogóżka year 2020

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ROGÓŻKA

how it works

a tired person finds out about the Medicine

Patient's arrival at the facility

on the first day, the Patient is surrounded by calm nature

location in Kłodzko Valley

on the second day, the Patient is given the Medicine

on the third day, the Patient feels the effect of the Medicine

the Patient can return to his everyday life

design process

location in Konradowski Valley

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ground floor

floor 1

floor 2

floor 3

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ROGÓŻKA

southern corner, view from the path

amphitheater

sculpture garden

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THEATRE OF PANTOMIME opis Wrocław Teatre of Pantomime was founded in 1956 by a legendary performer - Henryk Tomaszewski. This is the new location for the Theatre. The building contains a large stage with 650 seats, small stage with 264 seats, a estaurant with a small stage. The design is a part of a larger project aimed at regenerating the derelict area of I Maja plaza in Wrocław. type university location Poland, Wrocław, Szczepin, I Maja plaza year 2020

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THEATRE OF PANTOMIME

main stage

cantilever restaurant cafe club scene

cross-section

main entrance cloakroom ticket office stairs

main stage 288 seats on the ground floor 208 seats non the balcony I 156 seats non the balcony II small stage 264 seats

stage

backstage back entrance storage offices rehearsal rooms

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ground floor

floor 1

floor 2

floor 3

THEATRE OF PANTOMIME

drawing of transformations in the area of I Maja plaza

frontal view

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LIBRARY description Large sci-fi themed multi-functional library in the center of medieval Wrocław Old Town. Besides the library, the building facilitates a lecture hall, dnd basement, several multifunctional rooms and an UFO-shaped viewing deck. type university location Poland, Wrocław, Old Town, ul. Łazienna year 2019

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LIBRARY

inside of the UFO

4 floor / UFO sci-fi zone book rental reading zone cafe

3 floor hobby rooms

2 floor gallery offices

1 floor conference room computer rooms

ground floor entrance zone library reading zone cross-section

-1 floor game zone parking

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4 floor / UFO sci-fi zone book rental reading zone cafe

3 floor hobby rooms

2 floor gallery offices

1 floor conference room computer rooms

ground floor entrance zone library reading zone

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HABITAT MANILA description The dormitory was made as part of the Turf competition organized by UNI.XYZ. It was inspired by the traditional Filipino bahay kubo house and Manila's eclectic buildings and local tropical climate. Each building consists of 80 double rooms designed with ergonomics and comfort in mind. Each floor has kitchens, laundry facilities and work rooms. The complex is connected by social spaces located in the ground floor. type competition location Philipines, Manila, Jesus Street year 2021/2023

view of the dormitory from the street

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HABITAT MANILA

axonometry from the northwest side

axonometry from the southwest side

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double room

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a fragment of a typical floor, the small size of the rooms was one of the requirements of the competition rooms are combined into modules of 4, each module contains two bathrooms and a kitchen

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HABITAT MANILA

tion rcula air ci

atrium, a water tank on the first floor lowers the temperature in the building and improves air circulation

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