Alicja Otto LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE P O R T F O L I O
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EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Horticulture and Landcape Architecture, Master studies in Landscape Architecture 2013-2014 (expected thesis defense: 07/2016)
atelier FLERA, Czech Republic professional internship in leading Prague’s landscape architecture office. Responsibilities: general design ideas, graphic work (master plans, vizualisations), technical drawings, local visions, planting designs. February - October 2015
Universidade do Porto, Faculty of Science, Bachelor studies in Landscape Architecture (erasmus scholarship) 2011-2012
ALICJA BARBARA OTTO 31/12/1989 Warsaw, Poland nationality: polish e-mail: alicja.otto@gmail.com mobile: +48 662192626 skype: alicja.przadka
Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Horticulture and Landcape Architecture, Engineer studies in Landscape Architecture B.Sc in Landscape Architecture 2009-2012 University of Warsaw, Faculty of biology, Bachelor studies in biology 2008-2009 (postponed)
Residential garden designer (freelancer) summer 2014, 2013 scape Landschaftsarchitekten, Germany student internship (local visions, preparing CAD files, analyses and concept ideas for competitions, small office and graphic work) July-September 2012 Garden center „Drzewa i krzewy” - salesman, customer advisor, plant protector June-July 2011
CONFERENCES National conference „Application of the concept of green infrastructure”, Warsaw University of Life Sciences December 2013 ELLS Scientific Student Conference „Sustainability Challenge”,Vienna. poster presentation Landscape and visual impact assessment of New Port of Praga November 2013
SOFTWARE SKILLS AutoCAD Photoshop Illustrator InDesign VectorWorks SketchUp
LANGUAGE SKILLS polish english portuguese german french
cprojects o n &t realization ents
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MARKI’S POST-INDUSTRIAL DREAM satellite city transformation academic internal competition project (1st prize), Marki, Poland
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THE NEW IN THE OLD baroque castle’s park restoration commercial project for Mitrowicz a.s., Koloděje nad Lužnici, Czech Republic
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THE NEIGHBOURHOOD ILLUSIONS square revitalization bachelor degree project, Warsaw, Poland
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BETWEEN NATURE AND CULTURE city forest for everyone academic work, Warsaw, Poland
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LIVING WITH THE WATER green infrastructure in practice academic work, London, UK
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REnature PARK river restoration academic project, Warsaw, Poland
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THE WHITE GARDEN commercial project: design and realization, Warsaw, Poland
MARKI’S POST-INDUSTRIAL DREAM year location area client tutor team
2014 Marki, Poland 14 ha academic competition project (1st prize) Elżbieta Sokołowska PhD Paulina Smakulska, Katarzyna Solarek, Barbara Dziduszko, Alicja Otto
Marki - small satellite city just few kilometers from Warsaw has an interesting history related to british family who started textile industry here at the end of XIX century. Many historical buildings preserved from these times but unfortunately they are falling into ruins. Marki has one huge disadvantage - big national road going through it, divide the city and cause noise. But there is a chance - in few years a new ring road will be built and release the center from the traffic. Released space will be given back to people of Marki. How they can use it?
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2 1: The analyses gave the answer which areas might be used as a public spaces and where new commercial, cultural and recreation spots should be located (a), (b). Releasing a part of the main street from car traffic (c) gives an opportunity to bring back social life, create a new quality of the city center and as a result attract new residents and cause economic revival.
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sacred buildings
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2: Instead of cars, on the cenral part of main street will be communicated by a tram line, as it was in the history. 3: The revitalization ideas were derived from industrial heritage which distinguish Marki from other satellite cities around Warsaw. Marki should be more recognizable by light elements: bulbs, reflectors, lighten seats etc.
the first light bulb in Mazovia region was lit in Marki!
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Police Office
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4: Marki’s new alley offers a lot - big plaza in front of the Town Hall, playground, protected channel banks with canoe rental, huge park, old factory with new cultural and commercial functions, and small cozy squares. Everything in modern geometrical shapes that create variable pace and rythm. 5: Cross-sections through different road situations show diversity of paving and plant design. 6: Main plaza with green hills, water fountains-sprays, coffee gardens and light elements like sculpture caption „Nocne Marki” (night Marks).
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7: Square in front of historical building which a Cultural Centre is located. Place for creativity and innovative ideas. Performances and exhibitions can take place on the square. 8: Building of Register Office with suprising light sculpture can be in interesting scenery for wedding photo sessions. 9: People and bicycles oriented street can make Marki one of the most desired cities for new residents coming around Warsaw.
THE NEW IN THE OLD year realisation location area client team
2015 2015 - 2017 Koloděje nad Lužnicí, Czech Republic 2,2 ha Mitrowicz a.s. Anna Chomjakova, Ferdinand Leffler, Alicja Otto
The property of Mitrowicz family is located in the southern part of Czech Republic, 130 km from Prague. The family decided to return the splendor to this place throughout fully revitalization of both: the building and the surroundings. Historical atmosfere together with modern design creates an unique place for bussiness (hotel, restaurant, weddings) as well as serve the local community by organising historical picnics and festivals. The main task was to create elegant and multifunctional open space consisting of reception area between entrance and castle, huge open lawn, vegetable garden, playground, tennis court, orchard with a nook. The realisation was devided into parts, the first one - entrance and close surroundigs of the castle was implemented in 2015.
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1 a & b: The multifunctional goal was reached by careful zones’ definition. Reception area and surroundings of the castle were taken together as the most important ornamental zone which was implemented in 2015. Every other zone gives a chance to realize different activities and that was taken under consideration while designing the green structure of the park (2). Three other zones have more natural character and do not require a lot of maintenance (except tennis court) which is cheaper and more eco-friendly. 3: In the master plan some new gravel paths were designed to allow access to the park and have a seat in a pleasent surroundings of shrubs, flowers and art. In the backyard, vegetables (in raised wooden beds) and fruit will be cultivated for a internal use of the castle’s restaurant.
4 & 5: The reception area’s design was focused on giving lightness and a modern look to the old buildings. Fine grasses, different perennials’ textures and pastel colors seem to be perfect for weddings to which the place is dedicated.
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6: The park itself with well maintained greenery is a perfect spot for celebrating bigger and smaller occasions in an inspiring surroundings of plants and sculptures by goodstuff.cz. 7: Cultivation area gives a chance for more sustainable bussiness connected with educational function for the smallest visitors of the Mitrowicz Castle. 8 & 9: The first stage of the implementation took place in spring/summer 2015 and consisted of constructing gravel paths, plantation around castle and new english-like lawn establishment.
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10 & 11: The reception area during sunny early autumn day: the plants are not mature yet but clear and light design can be eye-cathing as well. 12 & 13: Wedding ceremonies have their own rules; the clients require perfection in every aspect - beautiful surroundings make this special day unforgettable.
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD ILLUSIONS year location area client tutor team
2013 Antoni Słonimski Square, Warsaw, Poland 1,23 ha bachelor project prof. Jeremi T. Królikowski Alicja Otto (a bachelor project)
Non-commercial cinema „Iluzjon” from early 50’s is situated in a small square which has a park-like character. Between two big streets the place plays a big communcation role. But nothing more. In 2011 building of the cinema was modernized and now shows best of the best movies from all over the world. This place attracts elders and youngsters; those who remember it from their childhood and those who are looking for some trendy spot with cultural background. Obviously, the cinema deserves proper surroundings...
1 1 & 2: Any other recreation areas are in a distance at least 500m from the square. Great connections with public transport and residential neighbourhood make this place full of people from different social groups: elders, mothers with babies, students, workers and cinema visitors.
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3: Paths system seems to be enough for the traffic there. However the location of dogs potty area is questionable and doesn’t fit to the cinema building.
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4: Existing flora design is accidential and does not emphasize the square’s composition. Some of the trees are in a bad condition and should be cut down.
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5: Paving on the square is mostly grey concrete brick in a very bad condiditon. Only surrounding of the cinema have nice sandstone slabs which fits there very well.
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7 8 6: New ideas for the square are mostly focused on rearranging zones for dogs and children, clearing views and new shrubs and perennial design. 7: Dogs potty area and creative playground are now located in the opposite side of the park and connected with cinema by wide alley. 8: Cinema surroundings became more representative by naturalistic perennial plantation. The lower ground level around rotunda allows to use steps as benches.
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PHILADELPHUS CORONARIUS
LUZULA SYLVATICA
DRYOPTERIS FILIX-MAS
SAMBUCUS NIGRA
CORNUS ALBA
LAMIUM GALEOBDON
ANEMONE NEMOROSA
POTENTILLA FRUTICOSA
PHYSOCARPOS OPULIFOLIUS
ASARUM EUROPAEUM
HEDERA HELIX
CORNUS STOLONIFERA
CORYDALIS CAVA
9: Wide alley allows to see cinema from a distant view.
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10: Sunny spots in front of the cinema.
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11: Species chosen for this design are mostly shade tolerant plants flowering in beautiful colors and attractive all year round. 12: Interesting paving design may be additional value of the square - it can help in space orientation and improve bioretention.
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WHITE CONCRETE
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PINE WOOD
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BETWEEN NATURE AND CULTURE year location area client tutor
2014 Warsaw, Poland 902ha academic project Marlies Brinkhuijsen PhD (Wageningen University, The Netherlands) team Barbara Dziduszko, Alicja Otto
Kabacki Forest Nature Reserve seems to be the most popular recreational destination for south-western part of Warsaw. During weekends thousand of people visit it to jog, cycle, hike, admire nature and picnic. However it doesn’t have very special flora or fauna species, it is a crucial part of Warsaw ecosystem and air exchanging element. How to reconcile both ecological and cultural functions? How to manage the nature reserve to meet the needs of people and nature?
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2 1: Kabacki Forest borders mostly with intensive and extensive residential areas but from the north there are plenty of multifamily blocks. Metro station is also just in the nearby and that makes the northern part of forest such well accessible and crowded. 2: Analyses were useful to design new zoning plan. They show which areas are the most used, where are the most valuable flora and fauna habitats. 3: New zones division was made to collect people that are not interested in nature in the northern „cultural� part of forest and access the center for runners, hikers and cyclists. There are new educational zones at two edges and a calm wildlife area in the south.
3: Colors attracts people and give to the place modern character. For Kabacki Forerst the best was red because it’s not visible for mammals (dichromacy). 4: The entrance zone consists of paths with red arches, meadows, hills for kites, picnic and grill spots, graffiti wall and a skate park. Just at the edge of forest an information center with cafeteria is located. 5: Cross-sections show the kite hill and a view point from which people can watch birds and trees’ crowns.
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6: It’s just 400m from metro station and you are in different realities: which one will you choose? 7: If you preffer relaxing with your friends having barbecue spend your time by the red elements. If you need to calm down, listen to birds and rustling leaves just cross the edge of forest...
LIVING WITH THE WATER year location area client tutor team
2014 London, United Kingdom 43,8 ha academic project prof. Barbara Szulczewska Katarzyna Solarek, Alicja Otto
Royal Docks used to play a significant role in maritime transport of the United Kingdom. Nowadays they are partially abandoned and are a target of complex revitalization. The city of London is looking for ideas to create a multifunctional space that will deliver whole range of ecosystem services. The solution may be a concept of green infrastructure.
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1 & 2: Although Royal Docks have Thames flood protection, still remains of stormwater management. Huge problems are noise (that can be easily solved with new plantation) and pollution from old warehouses. 3: The target model which modern cities like London are reaching to has both high social and ecological values. 4: Design principles for Royal Docks represent the holistic attitude for revitalization and the concept of green infrastructure fits here perfectly.
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NATURAL LANDSCAPE
GREY INFRASTRUCTURE
wrong practice
MULTIFUNCTIONAL GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
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5: Revitalization into multifunctional green infrastructure can provide most of ecosystem services. 6: System of retention ponds, water gardens and artificial marshes should be enough to protect Royal Docks from sudden stormwater.
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8 7: Artificial pond on the neighbourhood square has not only ecological values but also plays a significant role in social life of the residents. 8: Rain gardens are restoring water cycle and mitigating the urbanization. They are also reducing the accumulation of toxins and increasing local biodiversity and the quality in nearby bodies of water.
REnature PARK year location area client tutor
2013 Dolina Służewska, Warsaw, Poland 33 ha academic project Agata Cieszewska PhD, Elżbieta MyjakSokołowska PhD, Jakub Botwina PhD team Dorota Rychlik, Alicja Otto
Służewka river previously had natural apperance but because of progressive developement in the 70’s fields around were changed into socialist housing blocks area and the riverbed was built up in a geometric shape. Now this huge place (33 hectares) is a provisional park but people in the neighbourhood love to spend their time there. It’s an unique place in whole Warsaw and has huge potential to be a re-natured park with interesting program connected with ecology and environment.
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1 & 2: Watershed of SĹ‚uĹźewka is almost 50km2 in mostly paved areas! During rain a lot of water goes through storm channels and fall into the river causes local flood (4). However there are many small ponds along it, they are silted up and overgrown.
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3: Analyses give a glimpse of strengths and weaknesses that occur. The noise standards (a) for recreation areas are exceed by 15 dB so visitors preffer not to walk in the nearby of a big street (5). The most of gathering spots (b) are also situated in the northern part of the park as well as the most valuable plant commmunities (c).
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6: The solutions for problems were brought by nature itself; using at least 10m wide trees and shrubs line stops the noise and dust from the street. Wider riverbed and more curved shape increase water capacity and slow down the runoff. 7: New park design allows the visitors to participate in many different activities especially connected with water that plays a significant role in the park. Many benches, decks, meadows and urban gardens create a space for vibrant social life. New Cultural Centre became the heart of SĹ‚uĹźew district and gather people in different age.
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8: All of the entrances and points of interest are marked by red poles and can be easily reached by the visitors. 9: Raised wooden decks give more place for recreation and new visual perception of interesting plant communities. 10: Meandring shape of the river makes the park more naturalistic and romantic. New perennial plantation revives riverbanks and invites to seat and relax there.
A WHITE GARDEN year location area client team
2013 Białołęka, Warszawa, Poland 350m2 Joanna and Grzegorz Turek Alicja Otto - individual project and realization
Joanna and Grzegorz moved to the house on the border of Wasaw few years ago and both fell in love with it. They dreamed of a garden that is modern, elegant and full of birds. They weren’t afraid of building it by themselves nor subsequent maintenance. Now the couple can admire functional and beautiful garden with mostly white blossoming plants and scented herbs. Taking care of plants and lawn gives them a lot of satisfaction.
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AMELANCHIER LAMARCKII
CONVALLARIA MAJALIS
CENTAUREA MONTANA
STACHYS LANATA
PENNISETUM ALOPECUROIDES
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RODGERSIA AESCUTIFOLIA
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1: The garden is not very big so it has simple geometrical design. It consists of representative zone with geometrical plantation, recreation zone with lawn and utility zone with vegetable/herb boxes and wooden tool house. 2 & 3: Planting design assumed a minimum workload of the owners so most of the plants were planted in a naturalistic way. Fruit of some species are food for the birds. White color is elegant and fresh and it fits to the interior of the house no matter what changes the owners will ever make. 4 & 5: Make of. White crushed stones on white nonwoven fabric + wood + green.
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6: The aim was to create garden that is attractive and beautiful all year round. In the picture Stachys lanata which silver leaves remain whole winter. 7 & 8: Utility corner raised wooden boxes are perfect for eatable plants. The lady of the house started to grown there herbs, tomatoes, lettuce, paprica and sweet wild strawberries.
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9 & 10: The garden is located just at the edge of forest and marshes. During the day you can hear many species of birds and during the night crickets and frogs. The owners love to spend their time there and feel like this is their place on Earth.
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