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ALEXANDRU BREBAN SELECTED WORK NYIT
My name is Alexandru Breban, an architecture student at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). Architecture for me is a platform to develope design and understand the technical, but most importantly a way in which we can use those two ideas to change peoples experiences.
The experience gained from design studio, mixed with professional experience, has helped me become more involved in the meaning of architecture. Understanding the role architecture has within our day to day lives and how it can help us.
I am eager to apply my overall knowledge and design skills to real-world projects that can create a positive impact on communities and the environment. I am interested in learning from experienced professionals and expanding my network within architecture.
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ALEXANDRU BREBAN
alexandru breban@yahoo com | 203-218-3106 | www.linkedin.com/in/alexandru-breban
PROFILE
Entry level architecture student passionate about understanding people's experiences through architectural design and visualization. Skilled software, such as Revit, Rhino, Adobe suite, and Enscape. Is detailed oriented and quick to adapt.
EDUCATION
New York Institute of Technology, Manhattan, NY
Bachelor in Architecture
SKILLS
Graduated - May 2024
Software: Rhino, Revit, Adobe Suite, Enscape, Grasshopper, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
Language: English (Native) & Romanian (Fluent)
EXPERIENCE
NYIT, New York, NY Jan 2024 - May 2024
Teaching Assistant
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• Helped 1st year students in the School of Architecture and Design with visualization. Worked in coordination with the professor to help students with their software skills
New York City Housing Authority
Architectural Intern
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Jul. 2023 - Sept. 2023
• Communicated with residents for lobby and greenspace renovations at NYCHA developements
Developed architectural drawings and presented for lobby rennovations at a development
Developed 3-D modeling of a development for proposed community center
Adcorad LLC, Fairfield, CT Aug. 2016 - Jun. 2018
Intern
• Researched and sourced construction materials for projects
• Assisted in the physical demolition and construction of projects
• Communicated and provided updates to clients on projects
AWARDS & LEADERSHIP
• NYIT Presidential Honor List 2020 - 2024 (Magna Cum Laude)
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National Society of Leadership and Success member 2020 - 2024
BPL CLINTON HILL
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Scale: 0.5 Acres
Public library redevelopment
Table of Contents
CLINTON HILL CC
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Scale: 0.7 Acres Community Center
4 Second Floor First Floor Third Floor Lower Level Site Boundary Site Division Wall & Object 2 9 Square Grid Transformation 1 Wall Object 01 Object 02 Concept Diagram
02 01
BURNING MAN PAVILION
Location: Black Rock Desert, NV
Scale: 0.1 Acres
Temporary pavilion for music festival
THE HEART
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Scale: 4.6 Acres
Health & wellness center
NYCHA PATTERSON
Location: Bronx, NY
Scale: 22 Acres NYCHA greenspace redevelopment
Scale = 1/8” = 1’ 0” 5
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BPL CLINTON HILL
Architectural Design 05
Supervised by Andrew Thomas Fall 2022
Reforming the Brooklyn Public Library system through the overhaul of the existing library branch, which sits on 0.5 acres, located at 380 Washington AVE. BPL Clinton Hill looks at the development of an internal street that integrates itself into the fabric of Clinton Hill.
The design language of BPL Clinton Hill is informed by the preexisting brownstones on either side regarding form and pays careful attention to contextualize the library branch within the Brooklyn Brownstone typology. The creation of the internal street is characterized by the ‘Solar Canyon’ which breaks from the design seen in elevation and works with the sun to influence its design and ecology.
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Second Floor First Floor Third Floor Lower Level Site Boundary Site DivisionAlley 2nd Floor 4th Floor Site 1st Floor 3rd Floor
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9 Lower Lever Plan U 08 11 11 14 14 15 01 14 11 Ground Floor Plan P 01 01 02 01 General Reading Room 05 Cafe 09 Digital Printing Lab 13 Administration 02 Childrens Reading Room 06 Playspace 10 Classrooms 14 Storage 03 Y/A Reading Room 07 Arts & Crafts 11 Meeting Rooms 15 Restroom 04 Adult Reading Room 08 Auditorium 12 Information Desk 12 15 14 14
10 P P Second Floor Plan Scale: 1/16” = 1’0” Second Floor Plan 03 02 07 06 14 15 15 U Third Floor Plan Scale: 1/16” = 1’0” 01 General Reading Room 05 Cafe 09 Digital Printing Lab 13 Administration 02 Childrens Reading Room 06 Playspace 10 Classrooms 14 Storage 03 Y/A Reading Room 07 Arts & Crafts 11 Meeting Rooms 15 Restroom 04 Adult Reading Room 08 Auditorium 12 Information Desk Third Floor Plan 10 04 09 13 10 10 10 11 11
11 Interior Adult
Scale:
Latitudinal
B
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Longitudinal Section
1/16” = 1’0”
Section Scale: 1/16” = 1’0”
Section
Section A
EPDM ROOF MEMBRANE GRAVEL
RIGID FOAM BOARD INSULATION
VAPOUR BARRIER
POST TENSIONED REINFORCED CONCRETE
CORTEN STEEL PANELS
THERMAL BREAK
POST TENSIONED REINFORCED CONCRETE
VENTED AIRSPACE
RIGID FOAM BOARD INSULATION
GYPSUM WALL BOARD
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GLAZING
Detail
Section
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Exterior Facade 15
CLINTON HILL CC
Architectural Design 04
Supervised by Michael Schwarting Spring 2022
Clinton Hill CC, located in Brooklyn, studied the public and urban realm through the development of a community center. Situated on a 140’X140’ site between two preexisting residential towers, the proposed community center looked in building a program for kids, teen, and adults.
Issues regarding an ecologically sustainable design and ethical sourcing of materials raised important discussions in the creation of a mass timber structure. This further informed the selection of beige terracotta tiles for the facade. Careful attention was also seen in the adaptability and performance of the space ecologically to better serve the well-being of the Clinton Hill community.
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Wall & Object 2 9 - Square Grid Transformation 1 Wall Object 01 Object 02 Concept Diagram
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Ground Floor Plan
LAFAYETTE AVE.
ST JAMES PL.
ST. JAMES PL
LAFAYETTE AVE.
DN DN DN Plan Scale: N DN Plan 02 Scale: 1/16” = 1’0” N Teen Center Elder Center Day Care Gymnasium Entry/Forum Administration Theater/Lecture Hall Circulation DN DN Plan 04 Scale: 1/16” = 1’0” N Teen Center Elder Center Day Care Gymnasium Entry/Forum Administration Theater/Lecture Hall Circulation DN DN Plan 05 Scale: N Teen Elder Day Gymnasium Entry/Forum Administration Theater/Lecture Circulation 19 Ground Plan Scale: 1/32” = 1’0” Second Floor Plan Fourth Floor Plan Third Floor Plan Fifth Floor Plan
Latitudinal Section 01 Scale: 1/16” = 1’0”
Latitudinal Section 01 Scale: 1/16” = 1’0”
Latitudinal Section 02 Scale: 1/16” = 1’0”
Latitudinal Section 02 Scale: 1/16” = 1’0”
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Section B
Section A
Gynmasium Perspective Forum Perspective 01 21
Atrium Gymnasium
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Exterior Perspective 01 Exterior Facade + Park 23
BURNING MAN PAVILION
Visualization 02
Supervised by Dustin White
Fall 2020
Burning Man Pavilion studies the development of uniquely formed and interlocking modules for the Burning Man Festival in Black Rock Desert, NV.
This project uses the relationship of light and air to create 4 distinct zones under one structure; of which can be used as a venue or public space for people to gather.
Assignment 04: Axonometric
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Section Cut A Plan Section Cut B Scale = Section Cut A Plan Section Cut B Scale = 04: Section and Plan Cuts 26 Plan Section Cut A Section Cut B
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NYCHA PATTERSON
Architectural Design 06
Group: Kelly Ramcharan & Betsy Katayev
Supervised by Diane Neff Spring 2023
NYCHA Patterson is a close study of the redevelopment of New York Housing Authority (NYCHA) open space within the Patterson Houses development, located in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. It tackles challenges regarding years de-funding and neglect from the city of New York, with environmental issues arising in recent year due to climate change.
Through the design process, careful attention was taken in understanding the needs of the residents on the 22 acre lot and surrounding community, while creating a design that works in all aspects of resiliency. This ensures that the community and residents can use the New York Housing Authority (NYCHA) open space at Patterson Houses for years to come.
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Patterson Houses Resilency
31 Masterplan
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Road Prototype 01 Axon: Biking
Road Prototype 02 Axon: Children’s
Road Prototype 03 Axon: Seating
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Road Prototype 01 Plan: Biking
Road Prototype 02 Plan: Children’s
Road Prototype 03 Plan: Seating
34 Site Section
Rain Garden Section
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Rain Garden Section
Patterson Zoomed Section
= 1/16”
36 1’-0”
AMENITIES CENTER SECTION 01 N 1’-0”
Section A Ground Floor Plan 01 Rain Garden 02 Laundromat 03 Multi-purpose Space 04 Computer Lab 05 Restrooms 01 01 03 02 04 05
= 3/32”
THE HEART
Architectural Design 05 - Thesis
Supervised by
Alana Goldweit
Fall 2023 - Spring 2024
& Daniel
Sundlin
The Heart at Barren Island tackles the mental and physical health crisis seen in NYC through the development of a health + wellness center. Creating a design that fosters the connection between the communities found at Barren Island and the creation of missing program that helps fortify this project as one which brings the values of personal to planetary systems together.
With sustainable practices driving the project in its material selection, sourcing, and construction, delivering a space to the community that values the its health and ikplementation of Net 0 principles was key.
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Circulation
Raising Rings
Climate
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EXTROVERTED INTROVERTED GYM CAFE COMM. KITCHEN ELDERLY CENTER DAYCARE RUNNING TRACK MARKET RESTAURANT FOOD PRODUCTION HEALING GARDEN COUNSELING DANCE HABITAT CLINIC REC. SPACE RESI. YOGA SPA ACTIVITY NOTICE CONNECT LEARN GIVE EXTROVERTED INTROVERTED ACTIVITY NOTICE CONNECT LEARN GIVE EXTROVERTED INTROVERTED ACTIVITY NOTICE CONNECT LEARN GIVE 40
A B B A 06 01 04 08 08 07 09 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 10 09 10 05 02 12 02 03 Ground Floor Plan 01 H+W Center 05 Daycare 09 Comm. Kitchen + Cafe 02 Group Therapy 06 Elderly Center 10 Market + Shops 03 Spa 07 Library 11 GVHF 04 Yoga/Dance Studio 08 Clinic 12 Gym 41 Section A Section B
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01 Lobby 05 Kitchen 02 Gen. Counseling Rooms 06 Restrooms 03 Priv. Counseling Rooms 07 Seating Area 04 Cloister 08 Storage 04 01 07 01 07 08 06 05 06 03 03 03 02 02 43 Plan H & W Center Section A
1’ X 1’ GLULAM PV PANEL
MOUNTS
2’ X 8’ CLT PANEL
SOLAR PANELS 3X3
GLAZING
WOOD PANELS
RIDGID INSULATION
2’ X 8’ CLT PANEL
GYPSUM
1’ X 1’ GLUMLAM
RECYCLED CONCRETE
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PV PANELS 97 T CO2 GLAZING 457 T CO2 CONCRETE 5,970 T CO2 GLULAM 281 T CO2 CLT 392 T CO2 PV PANELS 97 T CO2 -2 YEARS GLAZING 457 T CO2 CONCRETE 5,970 T CO2 GLULAM 281 T CO2 CLT 392 T CO2 AGRO 1,563,
Cal/Y GVF
AGRO 1,563, 339 Cal/Y GVF 25,497,800
ENERGY CARBON FOOD PROD. NET 0 BY
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25,497,800 Cal/Y DEMAND 1,811,394 kWh PRODUCTION 2,127,130 kWh
Cal/Y
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Health + Wellness Center 47
