Yuliia Ignat - Architectural and Artistic Portfolio

ART AND ARCHITECTURE YULIIA IGNAT PORTFOLIO Selected works

Yuliia Ignat Address

1060 Saint-Gilles, Brussels, Belgium (be)

Date of Birth

24.05.2000

Place of birth

Kyiv, Ukraine

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+3247607****

E-Mail

julia.ignat134@gmail.com

Education

Practical expirience

10/2022 – 06/2024 Master of Architecture KU Leuven Campus Brussels (Belgium).

Diploma with honors (MSc magna cum laude)

08/2021 – 03/2022 Architect in the Architectural Office Budgenservice LLC (Kyiv, Ukraine) Experience with working with an ongoing construction on site.

Work carried out: o Creation of architectural drawings o Interior architecture, housing planning o 3D visualization o File systematization o Taking construction dimensions o Participation in conferences (also in English)

09/2017 – 06/2021 Bachelor’s degree in architecture and urban planning with honours National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture (Kyiv, Ukraine) 06/2018 Creativity, memory and speed reading courses Fast processing of texts. Development and systematization of ideas (also in a team). Theory and use of different creativity techniques such as brainstorming, mind maps, «SCAMPER», Walt Disney method. Various methods of memorization.

10/2016 – 08/2019 Painting and drawing courses in a private studio 09/2012 – 06/2016 Studying at the art school for children №5 (Kyiv) Classical (academic) drawing and painting, sculpture, decorative arts, art history.

Engagement 05/2019 Participation in Manifesto for a Just City activity organized by TU Delft 05/2019 Student conference for members of student councils «Building Alliance»

05/2020 – 06/2020 Internship.Junior Architect at Budgenserviсe LLC Working on Multi-storey residential complex (high-rise building) with built-in public spaces.

Other projects 03/2023 – 06/2023 “Moelle Immense” – self-published book design 09/2020 – 11/2020 Public bus stop project competition (Top 10 Shortlist) 09/2020 – 11/2020 Steel Freedom contest (Semifinal) Development of the design with a partner using steel structure.

My work and more contact options

03/2019 – 03/2021 Founder and an active member of the Student Council Languages Software knowlenge Adobe: Photoshop Illustrator InDesign

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BIM: Revit Archicad

Microsoft office: Word Exel PowerPoint

Modeling: 3DsMax+Corona Rhino+Grasshopper Autocad

English – C1 German – C1 Ukrainian – mother language Russian – C2 Dutch – B1

CONTENTS In-between two worlds. Rewilding Chicago Master thesis project Revitalising post-industrial river front

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Library-Cultural Center Bachelor thesis Multifunctional public senter for education and cultural development

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House for one family Conceptual project for an individual-standing house

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Bus stop in Kyiv Development of a unique image for a public transport stop

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Case study Spatial analysis of an existing building

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Negative volumes - public library Building integrating public spaces

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Hand-drawn architectural details Technical drawings

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Artworks Collection of artistic projects and individual pieces

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In-between two worlds. Rewilding Chicago Location: Chicago River, Chicago, Illinoise, United States of America Date of creation: 06.2024 3

Based on preliminary research about city’s history and current social and physical living conditions this thesis addresses the topics of water bodies’ accessibility and use as well as considering potential development strategies.

An alternative approach to post-industrial river front development is showcased by an exemplary architectural project. The latter consists of two major types of interventions, namely the ones enabling natural environment along the river and the ones introducing human flow connections public activities to the newly rewilded areas.

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What if we didn’t have to sacrifice natural environment to development in our cities?

What if the city’s water bodies could be re-integrated into a larger ecosystem, maximizing micro-climatic effect as well as psychological benefit for the residents?

How can a post-industrial river front become an accessible public asset?

These questions are explored in this master thesis and local solutions are developed, which can be reproduced, multiplied and work within the whole city and beyond.

Two different components, usually with distinct spatial separation are a focus of a design and research, namely natural environment and spaces for city residents. After analysing successful local practices of bringing nature to the urban watersides, an argument is made in favour of rewilding. It is proposed to dedicate as much area for nature as possible, so that with the time locally spread and suitable species can colonize free grounds creating a resilient and adaptable system.

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The goal is to create a vibrant diverse environment both for people and non-human users. An environment that can change and develop adapting to new challenges and needs.

The architectural project is an alternative to current development plans that provides housing combined with flexible community spaces.

Thesis booklet and synthesis paper

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Library-Cultural Center Bachelor thesis 7

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine Date of creation: 06.2021

The project was developed in the eighth semester. The topic was chosen independently based on an urban analysis.

Cultural value is an important part of urban development. In my opinion, buildings of this kind can have a great impact on people and change the image of the place where they are located. Thanks to state non-profit construction, it is possible to have a positive impact on people’s sense of community and to increase the general cultural level of the residential area.

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3 Siteof plan The site is located in the central part the new resScale 1:1500 idential area near the river (backwater of the Dnipro) quite next to the pedestrian zone. Which is also a centre of the residential quarter.

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During the urban analysis, it was determined that this district and the surrounding part of the city need a public place where people can meet and communicate with each other. Infra3 structure and public services in the area need to be further developed.

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The most necessary functions for this zone were inThe building is located in the central part of the into new residential area Namely - a public library, tegrated the proposal.

The cultural center is situated near the rooms river (backwater of the Dnipro) for clubs, public meetings, an auditorium with a quite next to the pedestrian zone, which stage, is the center of therooms. residential exhibition area.

During the urban planning analysis, it was determined that this district and the surrounding part of the city need a Planning public placeofwhere people the site is designed to correspond to can meet and communicate with each other.

The analysis showed that the functions of various building parts. There is no clear infrastructure and public services in the region need to be further ans separation between pedestrian zones and the building developed. The most necessary functions for this zone were integrated into site, which achieves the effect of connecting the culturthe cultural center building. Namely - a public library, rooms for clubs, The planning of the site is desi al centre with public Footpaths on the territory offer people the opportunity to rooms public meetings, anspace. auditorium with a stage, exhibition rooms. of zones of the cultural center. T ted in the central part for of the new the residential area shorten the path and therefore pass closer to the building and interact with it. s situated near the river (backwater of the Dnipro) pedestrian zones and the building strian zone, which is the center of the residential center with the public space.

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ic services in the region need to be further ecessary functions for this zone were integrated into ding. Namely - a public library, rooms for clubs, gs, an auditorium with a stage, exhibition rooms.

The planning of the site is designed in such a way that it corresponds to the functions of zones of the cultural center. There is no clear demarcation and separation between pedestrian zones and the building site, which achieves the effect of connecting the cultural center with the public space.

Footpaths on the territory offer people the opportunity to shorten the path. In this way, pedestrians will pass closer to the building and interact with it. On the building site there are places for recreation, including a pavilion.

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It was crucial to achieve convenient communication between areas within the building. The next important qualities are spaciousness and good natural lighting inside.

Staying in the building is meant to make visitors feel comfortable so they are motivated to come back.

The functional distribution can be clearly seen in the plan. Courtyards and communications are created in the spaces (gaps) between volumes. The size of the building gives a possibility of using the «space within space» technique.

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Illumination with natural light and visual openness of inner spaces were highly considered in the design process.

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A principal of f lowing space, which unites different levels and parts of the building, was used in the design. Sunlight entering through windows of different shapes plays an important role in creating the image of the interior.

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House for one family Location: Kyiv region, Ukraine Date of creation: 03.2019 13

The project has been developed during fourth semester as a part of a Bachelor program.

During the process of planning a residential building, it was important to examine the spatial relationships and their effects on human perception of the environment. The goal was to create a conceptual project. Particular attention was paid to the architectural composition and the artistic expressiveness of the design. At the same time, functional zoning had to be considered.

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Thanks to the penetrate the hous space is achieved.

The concept is to create a “common space” (living room) that integrates private spaces Private spaces – bedrooms and other functional rooms. The outer image of “private” units is kept simple functionally separa and solid in contrast transparency living room.

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The living room features glazed curtain walls to allow for connection with outside.

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Within the spatial composition of the house lies the interaction between public and private areas. Room units like bedrooms or kitchen are considered private and therefore are more closed. All the space connecting room units is turned into a “common room” with different zones.

The inner space is visible when the roof is removed The roof creates a spatial field that connects all parts of the house. This creates a f lowing space and a spatial connection between the living areas.

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Bus stop in Kyiv Location: Kyiv, Ukraine Date of creation: 11.2021 17

Top 10 shortlist in an Ukrainian competition

The competition project was designed at the request of the postal company to create a convenient stop near the working terminal. The project needed to be implemented using cost effective materials and practical approach.

According to the brief, a concept was developed with an accent on lighting and users’ comfort (both mental and physical) as the stop would be frequently used by the employees during evening time.

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The concept combines concise, practical, easy-tomaintain and construct forms with irregular elements.

This small architectural form can be implemented relatively cheaply, but has its own distinct image.

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Glass panels protect against wind and dust, the building contains a lot of seats. Small tables, located on columns, were inspired by the mushrooms that grow on the trees. You can charge your mobile device on those or put a drink while waiting for a bus.

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The project provides a warm waiting room relevant to the Kiev climate, and especially to the project location.

Decorative metal panels create an additional visual separation of the station space from the surrounding area and add an extra element of irregularity, which strengthens the overall perception of the station.

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Case study Location: Connecticut, USA Date of creation: 03.2023 21

This task was part of the master’s studio program. It was performed in a pair with another student. We have chosen to study the Beinecke library (built in 1963 in in New Haven, Connecticut, USA by SOM).

Development and creation of the models were done together in close discussion with the project partner. All the sketches presented below were done by me.

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The aim of the model is showcasing the building’s inner space. However, with the taken case study, the materiality and facade shapes are also important for the overall effect on a visitor.

A center of the composition is actually hidden inside of a non-transparent volume. A book block is a focal point of the library that underlines its function. In order to show all the aspects mentioned above a concept for case study was created.

The two models consist of numerous sections which are put together like slices in order to form a 3-dimentional image of the building. Both models are identical in scale and size but are sliced in perpendicular directions. This allows to show all the sides and desired elements. By combining the impressions from the two objects one can get a comprehensive image of the spatial structure that is normally hidden within the library.

By being positioned diagonally on the podium, this piece encourages a viewer to move around experiencing the case study from different sides.

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Negative volumes. Public library Location: Brussels, Belgium Date of creation: 05.2023 25

The project was developed within a master studio Built Nothing. The studio emphasizes working with space. After analysis of a building context concept with three cylinders piercing building’s volume was chosen. Those volumes become a negative space that belongs to the city.

The studio has a black-and-white theme and emphasizes working with space.

Modelmaking along with creating abstract simplified drawings were two of the key aspects of the approach to this project.

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Siteplan in context The site is located between the city park (South) and a courtyard of a school (North). The aim of the building’s ground level is to connect the two creating a comfortable pathway.

Not only will this serve communication purposes but also get people in close contact with the library. A path through emphasizes openness and public character of the institution.

The building occupies maximal allowed volume and at the same time reserves some of the space within for the city. In the concept model, textured solids represent the empty space while all of the other volume of the cube is a boult matter. The project is built on the use of solid (the building) and void (cylinders, space for the city).

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Small model in context Small model in context was used to showcase the way the building works with the built environment.

Upper tilted cylinder lets sun beams in afternoon through so that they can reach the neighboring building. At the same time the voids function as light shafts bringing natural light into the interior.

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Library functions are distributed across different floors. There is a clear distinction between publicly accessible areas (white) and closed, private rooms (black).

Planning was done in such a way that each floor has a different composition thus visitors have a unique experience at each library department.

Facades are fully glazed with panels of different transparency (as seen on a big model).

This gives an outer viewer an idea that something unusual is inside but at the same time keeps it obscure. With these means the person is interested in coming inside.

Not all the inner elements are visible from the ground level, so moving inside the building will bring users unexpected discoveries.

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Prioritizing the urban space, I designed the voids first. As all the cylinders are open, connected and can be used as a communication, a specific area is formed around them in the interior. This area is directly seen from the outside and has connections to it. This is how a specific open interior space emerges.

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The voids are intersecting each floor in different places, concentrating public functions of the building around them. There is a direct communication between each cylinder and library’s interior.

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Hand-drawn architectural details Location: Brusseles, Belgium Date of creation: 11.2022 33

The details were created as a part of a technical solution development. This task is a part of a university course.

Various technical aspects (ventilation, structure, lighting, energy performance etc.) were analyzed during the course. Multiple systems were integrated into a given building. The details are a part of documentation that was created to illustrate developed ideas.

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Artistic works Date of creation: 2019-2023 35

The following images were created as apart of bachelor, master study or independently using various techniques and are ranging from quick sketches to fully developed artistic projects.

All of the following images (including photographs) were created by me individually.

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Sketches

A set of architectural setches. Color pens, pencil. Collage.

Sketching is an essential part of learning visual artistic techniques. Additionally it is a helpful tool for designing, conceptualizing and also for depicting existing situation on an architectural site. In addition to being a fast way of creating imagery, sketches can be drawn on a small formats with the help of various materials.

Fresh blooms. Soft pastel.

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Still-life with persimmon. Soft pastel.

Houses on the river edge.

Bamberg, Germany.

Drawing was studied by me intensively both during preparation for the university and during my Bachelor studies.

Creating images using exclusively graphite pencil is a standard skill in academic art education.

A drawing of an element of a 16th century house in Mechelen, Belgium.

A quick sketch of a pigeon.

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Unnamed. Polyptych. Linocut, monotype, engraving on cardboard.

Printed graphics Such works are created by making a print from objects, stencils, engravings etc. by covering those in print ink and/or oil paint and then running them with a piece of paper through special press.

This artistic project refers to how one explores the surrounding world through their own unique perception. Random unconnected moments leave traces in the memory, which later get combined into a bigger picture. In the polyptych each piece is unique and individual and yet it contributes to an overall image.

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The hills. Triptych. Linocut, monotype.

Texture and imperfections of prints of this kind are a unique feature of the technique.

Making imprints of objects allows to depict them in an unusual way. An outcome is different from black-and-white picture or negative image.

Even with the use of the same stencil variation in outcoming images can be achieved by altering the amount and consistency of paint. This way there are never two identical imprints.

Birchwoods. Linocut.

Formal composition. Monotype.

Exploration composition rules within a given graphic technique.

Created as a part of a study program.

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The following works focus on depicting the interaction of nature of Kyiv with “the urban”. The city has quite a lot of greenery which inhabits the spaces together with humans and influences our feelings and comfort.

Imprints of leaves. Monotype.

Works of this series highlight the difference between shapes and textures of natural vs humanmade objects and showcase the role that natural forces have to play even within strictly def ined environments.

Poplar tree. Drypoint etching.

One of the most common trees on the city. Especially in quarters built in Soviet times.

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Abstract ink drawings These images are created using ink and pens or fine-liners.

The purpose of creating these drawings (mostly improvisationally) is to obtain a dynamic graphic composition.

The drawings are small in size (up to 13*18 cm max) and feature a high level of detailing.

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Moelle Immense (book design) A self-published book developed in collaboration with Caroline Giraud (the writer).

An image of the publication was generated on the basis of several factors like desired influence, target audience, practicality, manufacturing costs etc.

The book is printed using riso – a technology that prints each color as a separate layer allowing for wide color choice and high saturation. Riso printers leave unique texture and a layered image has a specific feel to it.

This plays a huge role in character of the publication.

During the working process I have created files for printing sheets that later can be bent, stapled together and trimmed.

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A book consists of 10 poems each of which has a unique illustration.

All the images have a common style and feature same 3 colors.

Each illustration was produced using monotype in combination with drypoint printing, after which the piece was scanned and adapted for riso-printing.

A first run of 30 pieces was produced by me after finishing the layout phase.

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Oil paintings Paintings on wooden panel or canvas. Mostly still-lives and studies created as part of sessions in a private art studio Still life with an embroidered towel

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A-la-prima etude of daffodils flowers

National Ukrainian home.

Winter study sketch with a factory.

Watercolors Watercolor allows for creating washes, flowing, translucent colors. It dries fast allowing for quick colorful sketches. At the same time using thin brushes allows to create exact and controlled shapes.

Illustration of a street in Lviv

Private house in Bayern, Germany

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