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AGNE ARLAUSKAITE
Architecture & Design
QUALIFICATIONS
RESUME AGNE ARLAUSKAITE SUMMARY: Dedicated and creative MArch graduate with excellent analytical, technical, communication, graphic design, modeling and visualization skills. Passionate about sustainability and great at finding design solutions. Strong art and design skills in providing high quality work by using a number of architectural softwares and also developing ideas though sketching. DATE OF BIRTH: 26/07/1995
2018-2020
Masters of Architecture (M University of the West of En Bristol, United Kingdom
2014-2017
Bachelor of Science- BSc (H RIBA Part I University of the West of En Bristol, United Kingdom
2011
Highschool Diploma Rygiskiu Jonas Gymnasium,
2008-2011
Art School Diploma Art School of Marijampole,
EMAIL: agnearl@gmail.com LANGUAGES: English (fluent), Lithuanian (native) LINKEDIN:
www.linkedin.com/in/agne-arlauskaite-712b341ab United Kingdom
SKILLS SOFTWARE AutoCad Revit Sketchup 3Ds Max InDesign Photoshop Adobe ArchiCad Lumion
March) - RIBA Part II ngland (UWE)
EXPERIENCE 2018 (6 MONTHS)
Hons) Architecture
Interior Designer, Freelance, Marijampole, Lithuania
ngland (UWE)
2017-2018 (10 MONTHS)
Marijampole, Lithuania
Architectural Assistant at UAB ‘UGIRA’, Marijampole, Lithuania Medium size practice working with BIM projects by integrating all engineering parts that cover whole life cycle of the building – from initial idea, drafting and building up to maintenance and destruction of the building. Worked on different scale projects such as industrial, residential and town/park redevelopment.
Marijampole, Lithuania
INTERESTS
Sustainable Architecture Community Engagement Learning new softwares and technologies Architectural Rendering Interior Design
2016-2017 (6 MONTHS)
RIBA South West Student Mentoring programme at Pinto Associates Architecture & Design (PAAD), Frome, United Kingdom
HOBBIES Traveling Hiking Sports Drawing Reading
OTHER
Driving License Hand-drawing Teamwork Graphics Design skills
ACADEMIC
MArch - MASTERS OF AR
C PROJECTS
RCHITECTURE , UWE, BRISTOL
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THE GUILD OF MASTER JOINERS
MArch Year 1 final project is based in Coleford that analyses its place and people is order to recreate ‘Forest Guild’. The Forest of Dean influences the main proposal design and programme. The furniture making workshops aim to provide a place in Coleford to learn craftsmanship and develop the skills to become a Master Joiner while reviving the traditional Apprentice - Journeyman – Master transition of Medieval Europe. The main focus is on wood as it is the main source of the Forest of Dean. The Guild of Master Joiners with apprenticeship college workshops focus on traditional wood joinery, advanced japanese joinery, furniture assembling and furniture design in order to produce high end furniture by using a locally found hardwood.
BOUNDARIES: Town Centre
Housing
WORKSHOPS
EXISTING SITE OPPORTUNITIES
REST AREA SHOWROOM
REST AREA
STORAGE
BENCHMARK BENCHMARK INVESTIGATION
PROPOSED SITE STRATEGY
WORKSHOP
STUDIOS
WORKSHOP
STUDIOS
SHOWROOM
STORAGE
PROPOSAL
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LOWER GROUND FLOOR PLAN
8. Workshops 9. Classroom 10. Small workshop 11. Toilets 12. Heavy machinery 13. Storage 14. Raised terrace
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
PUBLIC/PRIVATE DIVISION ACCORDING TO THE SITE OPPORTUNITIES
FINAL BUILDING FORM
PRIVATE PUBLIC
JOINT OF TWO AREAS (BRIDLE JOINT)
RAISED TERRACE
EXPOSED VERTICAL JOINTS
EXPOSED HORIZONTAL JOINTS
TRADITIONAL BRIDLE JOINT
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APANESE JOINT
EXPOSED JOINTS
TRADITIONAL WOOD JOINERY
JAPANESE WOOD JOINERY
JOINT CONSTRUCTION METHOD
POST BEAM
SPLINE BEAM BEAM
BEAM
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SHOWROOM
Oak plywood; Pre-drilled furring strips (creates drainage space); Vapour barrier; OSB; rigid insulation; Breather membrane; Cavity filled with insulation; Plasterboard; Paint finish
1,8mm TPO waterproof membrane; Vapour barrier; 200mm thermal insulation; Plywood; TRI-DECK Acoustic floor system: 5mm layer of rubber, 8mm LRAC foam type, 22mm V3/3 P5 moisture resistant chipboard; Plywood deck on softwood battens; Oak joists with loose-laid oak ceiling; Led lighting integrated into the oak joists
Low-E triple glazing : 8mm Low-E toughened glass, 12mm cavity, 8mm safety glass, 12mm cavity glass, 8mm Low-E glass Oak stats; Steel brackets ; Plywood; Vapour barrier; 200mm thermal insulation; Plywood; Plasterboard; Paint finish
Marmoleum; Plywood; NU-HEAT: Patented aluminum heat spreader plates on softwood battens, Insulation, Plywood deck; TRI-DECK Acoustic floor system: 22mm V3/3 P5 moisture resistant chipboard, 8mm LRAC foam type 5mm layer of rubber; Plywood deck on oak battens; Oak joists with loose-laid oak ceiling; Led lighting integrated into the oak joists
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Aluminum window frame; Low-E triple glazing : 8mm Low-E toughened glass, 12mm cavity, 8mm safety glass, 12mm cavity glass, 8mm Low-E glass
100 mm polished concrete, Underfloor heating pipework; 18 mm soundproof ; Plasterboard; Steel pedestal; 150 mm raised floor; 200 mm reinforced concrete slab
Marmoleum; Reinforced leveling screed; Underfloor heating pipework; Slip membrane; Rigid insulation; In-situ concrete slab; External tanking membrane
Oak siding; Pre-drilled furring strips (creates drainage space) Timber batten; Vapour barrier; OSB; 200mm ridgid insulation; Breather membrane; 350mm reinforced concrete Rubble stone Brackets Vapour barrier; OSB; 200mm ridgid insulation; Breather membrane; 350mm reinforced concrete
Earth; 150mm well compacted type 1 sub-base; 25mm sand binding; DPM, 200mm ridgid insulation; Vapour Barrier; 600mm retaining wall
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OLD MARKET
SELF-SUFFICIENT CITY WITHIN THE CITY
MArch Year 2 ‘URBAN UNIT’ Group project is based in Old Market, Bristol that aims to redevelop the area by using principles of healthy architecture, health and well-being. As a result the masterplan of the Old Market is mainly focused on people health in accordance with well-being, namely; physical, mental, social and ecological. New masterplan and vision for the area were provided by analysing the place and understanding the community needs. The implementation of the inner ring road, slum clearances and the creation of the Broadmead Shopping area have left an ancient market and its surrounding neighbourhoods effectively cut off from the city. Much of its long established community was re-housed in other parts of Bristol. The area became somewhat forgotten and suffered from years of low investment. Local residents eventually found themselves lacking even basic amenities such as shops selling fresh food. In many senses it had become merely a shadow of its former self. [Old Market Quarter Future, 2013]
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DISEASE AND ILLNESS
The percentage of cancer cardiovascular diseases in p under 75 is almost doub Lawrence Hill compared to th the rest of Bristol.
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The concentration o Dioxide in the Old low; levels are highe the M32 due to hea
HIGH DEATH RATE NO ACTIVE SPACE
Market only contains three sage centres, other facilities h as gyms, yoga centres and ess studios are at least a 15minute walk from the site.
There are 635.7 premature deaths in Lawrence Hill compared to 379.8 deaths in Bristol in people under 75 years old (per 100,000 population).
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57% of the population of Lawrence Hill are overweight or obese, with 42.5% of children in Year 6 also having excess weight.
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POOR MENTAL HEALTH Due to lower incomes and a higher proportion of minority groups such as homeless people, LGBTQ members and ethnic minorities, those living in Old Market are at a greater risk of experiencing poor mental health.
OVERCROWDING
of Nitrogen Market is est next to avy traffic. HIGH SOCIAL CARE
POOR EDUCATION
The need for community based social care is almost three times higher in Lawrence Hill compared to the rest of Bristol.
In Lawrence Hill, students have lower achievement scores compared to the Bristol average ranking in the lowest five wards in Bristol.
Over the last decade, 28% of the total increase in population in Bristol took place in Central and Lawrence Hill wards alone. The majority of homes are classified as social housing, with overcrowding being a serious issue.
SITE OPPORTUNITIES + CONSTRAINS OLD MARKET OBSERVATIONS:
1. AREAS OF CONTENTION Site disruption linked with crime rates Overcrowding Poorly lit streets
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Lack of daytime entertainment
2. SITE USABILITY Site dominated by non community use Industrial zone Mass car parking for superstores
3. TRAFFIC DENSITY Site enclosed by transportation links Higher noise + air pollution Poor pedestrian flow Poor connection to Bristol cycle route
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BASIC AMENITI
Existing foundation 4. DIVERSITY Lack of natural diversity Strong historical diversity Poor quality green space Fewer trees to the South Listed Building
Care Home Health Facilities A Housing Groceries Leisure Transportation Schools Outdoor Facilities
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OVERCROWDING
CAR PARK INDUSTRIAL ZONE
OVERCROWDING
REDEVELOPMENT OF OLD MARKET
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It’s only in the past hundred years or so that we shifted from spending 90% of our time outdoors to spending 90% of our time indoors...There is now evidence that connects nature with improved health, well-being and productivity as well as enhanced learning, empathy and compassion. [Buchanan, 2016]
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By improving pedestrian and cycle routes whilst increasing the quality and quantity of green spaces in and around Old Market, the aim is to allow more people to flow through the area. With increased accessibility, Old Market will encourage physical activity, a key element of a healthy, active lifestyle. TRANSPORTATION
new bus route bus stop cars resident electric cars only
pedestrians only cycle route cycle parking
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DEVELOPMENT AREA
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SELF-SUFFICIENT CITY OLD MARKET RESPONSIVE STRATEGIES - MASTERPLAN 1. ACTIVE PLANNING Pedestrian priority zoning Pedestrian priority zoning Central pedestrian zone Restricted vehicular access zone 2. IMPROVED COMMUNITY SPIRIT Creating shared value through public facilities D
Reintroducing the market
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Amphitheatre
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Outdoor gym
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Greenhouse D
3. COLLECTIVE USABILITY Marking the site usable by all Bus Stops within 100m of every home Re-appropriation of non-inclusive retail space C
Safe site access via green corridors
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Different sized housing
BASIC AMENIT
Improving the fou
4. INDEPENDENT Producing, selling and consuming locally
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Care Home Health Facilities
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Housing
Green roofs
Groceries
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Leisure
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Solar panels
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Energy Storage
Transportation Schools
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SELF-SUFFICIENT CITY THE VISION
BRINGING THE CITY
OPEN MARKET STREET
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ALLOTMENTS
AMPHITHEATRE/ ARBORETUM
EATING AND LIVING OF THE LAND
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MAGGIE’S
CANCER WELLBEING CENTRE
MArch Year 2 ‘URBAN UNIT’ Individual project is based in Old Market, Bristol, integrated into the healthy city masterplan agenda. The percentage of cancer diseases along with premature deaths in people under 75 is almost double in Old Market to that of the rest of Bristol. There is no support within South West of England such as Maggie’s Centres’ that would look after their physical and mental health and would provide a support away from hospital environment. Every year, over 300,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in the UK, facing tough questions, exhausting treatment and difficult emotions. Cancer Wellbeing Centre is there for everyone affected by cancer, offering a programme of support to strengthen their social, physical and emotional wellbeing. The building represents a journey through ‘5 stages of dealing with Cancer’ (also known as 5 stages of grief) in order to help people to find their way out to ‘acceptance’. Different facilities and atmospheric spaces within the building are arranged in a specific way in order to honor each stage rather than eliminate it. Moreover, it offers a lot of physical activity with the access to the courtyards, park with an amphitheater in front of the building and series of stairs incorporated to even out the level change thorough the site that helps to improve people fitness, health and wellbeing. Visual connection with intimate courtyard gardens creates a relaxing environment with the emphasis on stress reduction and healing.
high percentage of cancer
high death rate
poor mental health
CONCEPT
FORM DEVELOPMENT
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JOURNEY THROUGH THE 5 STAGES
CREATING A JOURNEY
The building is leading through it according to spaces needed to honour each stage of dealing with cancer rather than eliminate it
Connecting 5 stages in order to create a continuous journey through the building
STAGE 1: DENIAL
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DEFENSIVE OUTSIDE
SURROUNDING WALLS
The building is like a shell that has a thick solid walls as well as external surrounding walls protecting the inner space in order to create a sense of privacy and safety
Adding surrounding walls around the building to create a sense of safety. The main front wall is divided in half and overlapping in order to create a hidden entrance that is leading into the building without having a 'front door' from the street.
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INVITING INSIDE
COURTYARDS
The building has a focus on green spaces connecting to each other inside of the safe and healthy environment. There are many rest places in the courtyards and on the roof terraces to have a cup of tea or a conversation and enjoy the nature in the meantime
ALL the empty spaces inside the surrounding walls are formed into green spaces that would be seen and accessible from all the stages within the building.
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AGE 2: ANGER
STAGE 5: ACCEPTANCE
STAGE 3: BARGAINING
STAGE 4: DEPRESSION
PROPOSAL - BUILDING OVERVIEW
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1. Transition to Denial Courtyard 2. Reception/Check In 3. Advice / First Help CornerDenial Stage 4. Dietitian/GP room 5. Mental Health Support Rooms 6. Office 7. Toilet 8. Disabled Toilet 9. Staff Rest Area/Kitchen 10. Staff Toilet
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
11. Staff lockers/ Changing room 12. Transition to Anger lobby 13. Contemplation/Isolation Room 14. Seminar room 15. Group meeting room 16. Group meeting room 17. Rest/Waiting Area 18.Conversation Terrace 19. Transition to Bargaining lobby 20. Meditation Terrace 21. Male Changing Room
22. Female Changing Room 23. Male Toilet 24. Female Toilet 25. Cleaner room 26. Yoga/Meditation Studio 27. Outdoor Yoga/Meditation Terrace 28. Transition to Depression Stage 29. Transition to Acceptance 30. Healthy Food Cooking Workshop
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
DOUBLE BEAM SECTION
SINGLE BEAM SECTION
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GLULAM COLUMN/BEAM JOINT DETAIL 1. 500mm x 200mm double glulam beam 2. 250mm x 200mm single glulam beam 3. 200mm x 200mm glulam column 4. Steel plate connection 5. Connecting steel boilt
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DOUBLE BEAM IN PLAN
ROOF TERRACE DETAIL
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Existing Residential Apartments
Rammed Earth Surrounding Wall UP
Structural Walk-On Glass
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Staff Entrance UP
Fire Exit
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Stone Path
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Main Entrance
Urban Stairs
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Stone Pavement
Ramp
Seating area
Existing Residential Apartments
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Level 1 architektĹŤrinis 1 : 100
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Stone path leading through the nature
Rammed Earth surrounding walls
ROOF BUILD UP:
Planted wildflower meadow; Green roof substrate;Filter Layer; Drainage Layer; Protection Mat; Waterproof Membrane; 400mm x 200mm Softwood Batten Raising the Roof; 200mm Rigid Insulation; TRI-DECK Acoustic floor system: 5mm layer of rubber, 8mm LRAC foam type, 22mm V3/3 P5 moisture resistant chipboard; Loose-laid wood ceiling; 100mm x 50mm glulam joists 250mm x 200mm glulam beam
FLOOR:
OAK SLATS OVER GLASs
Marmoleum; Plywood; NU-HEAT: Patented aluminum heat spreader plates on softwood battens, Insulation, Plywood deck; TRI-DECK Acoustic floor system: 22mm V3/3 P5 moisture resistant chipboard, 8mm LRAC foam type 5mm layer of rubber; Plywood deck; 100mm x 50mm Glulam joists with loose-laid wood ceiling; 500mm x 200mm double glulam beam
FLOOR:
LOW-E TRIPLE GLAZING :
8mm Low-E toughened glass, 12mm cavity, 8mm safety glass, 12mm cavity glass, 8mm Low-E glass
YOGA/MEDITATION TERRACE -
2,5mm Tiles; 25mm Reinforced leveling screed; Underfloor heating pipework; 100mm concrete slab; Slip membrane; 200mm Rigid insulation; 200mm In-situ concrete slab; External tanking membrane
Existing Residential Apartments
Rammed Earth Surrounding Wall UP
Structural Walk-On Glass
UP
Staff Entrance UP
Fire Exit
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Stone Path
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Main Entrance
Urban Stairs
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Stone Pavement
Ramp
Seating area
Existing Residential Apartments
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Level 1 architektĹŤrinis 1 : 100
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Stone path leading through the nature
Rammed Earth surrounding walls
Rammed Earth Surrounding Wall
- Stage 3 - Bargaining
GLULAM BEAM 800mmX200mm GLULAM COLUMN 800mmX200mm
WALL:
200mm Rammed Earth; Vapour barrier; 200mm Rigid Insulation; DPM; 100mm Rammed Earth
POOL ROOF BUILD UP:
Planted wildflower meadow; Green roof substrate; Filter Layer; Drainage Layer; Protection Mat; Waterproof Membrane; 200mm Rigid Insulation; TRI-DECK Acoustic floor system: 5mm layer of rubber, 8mm LRAC foam type, 22mm V3/3 P5 moisture resistant chipboard; CLT structural Roof panels; Clear fire protection finish 800mm x 200mm glulam beam
WALL TO ROOFLIGHT:
Roofing membrane; Vapour Barrier; 200mm Rigid insulation; Structural CLT Panel Clear Fire protection finish
POOL:
Tiles and render; Reinforced Pool Shell; Waterproofing Compounds 200mm reinforced concrete slab; Slip membrane; 200mm Rigid insulation; External tanking membrane
SWIMMING POOL - Stage 4 - Sa
adness and Depression
Existing Residential Apartments
Rammed Earth Surrounding Wall UP
Structural Walk-On Glass
UP
Staff Entrance UP
Fire Exit
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Stone Path
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Main Entrance
Urban Stairs
UP
Stone Pavement
Ramp
Seating area
Existing Residential Apartments
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Level 1 architektĹŤrinis 1 : 100
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Stone path leading through the nature
Rammed Earth surrounding walls
Rammed Earth Surrounding Wall
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COMMUNITY CENTRE
PROPOSAL FOR OLD MARKET
1 WEEK COMPETITION - PROPOSAL Bristol has a relatively young age profile with more children over old people. There are 3 schools in the Lawrence Hill, however students have lower achievement scores compared to the Bristol average- its ranking being in the lowest five wards in Bristol. Apart from Trinity Art Centre there are no other creative after school activities for kids that could help them to concentrate, achieve better results at school. Community Centre provides variety of spaces such as dance studios, arts and crafts workshops, music rooms, theatre for acting and events, a multi-purpose hall and a youth space for meetings, relaxing, reading, or doing homework after school. The building is designed in a way that exposes the activities, such as dance studios and art workshops in order to attract people to participate. The building is divided into three blocks, the theatre, multi-purpose hall and classes for creative activities. The urban stairs create an amphitheater space for small outdoor performances.
SITE SCHOOLS COMMUNITY CENTRE
PROFESSI
ARCHITECTURE & DESIG
IONAL PROJECTS
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RURAL TOURISM GUEST HOUSE
During the placement in Lithuania, I had an opportunity to be a part of bigger scale projects such as a rural tourism building, where I presented my ‘AutoCad’, ‘Revit’ and visualization making skills. I helped to finalize the plans, build a 3D model using ‘Revit’ and also provide atmospheric renders of proposal within rural landscape.
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RESIDENTIAL
3 BEDROOM HOUSE - COMPETITION
My 3 bedroom residential house proposal won the competition at the practice and its concept has been developed further. The plan was produced using ‘Autocad’ whereas concept models were made using ‘Revit’.
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LOGISTICS COMPLEX
During my placement I worked on a number of industrial projects including big scale building complex such as Logistics Centre with administration, storage and factories in Klaipeda, Lithuania. I was developing concept models and working on the circulation through 3 sites, including the networks of rainwater, sewage, electricity, gas, tap water, telephone cables and street lighting.
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PROFESSI INTERIOR DESIGN
IONAL PROJECTS
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INTERIOR DESIGN 1 BEDROOM FLAT
The project involved creating interior design for 1 bedroom accommodation in a new residential block overlooking the river in the City Centre of Vilnius, Lithuania. I had an opportunity to develop this minimalistic and warm design following the principles of Scandinavian style and ‘hygge’. I was working along with the client while choosing the materials, as well as the furniture and lighting while providing series of collages of the interior spaces and different material pallets.
LIVING/DINNING ROOM - COLLAGE
ART WORK DRAWING/SKETCHING
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MEASURED DRAWING THE HOLBURNE MUSEUM, BATH
The ‘Measured Drawing’ has long been a device used by architects to better understand the architecture of the past and also to show off their drafting skills. During the visit in Bath during undergraduate course we were asked to measure ‘The Holburne Museum’ in order to produce the measured drawing of three interesting projections of the building. No rulers were used.
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ENTERPRISE LABORATORY FROME
Hand drawn undergraduate proposal for Enterpise Laboratory consists of two different use spaces. One of them is an Enterprise Laboratory that provides 69 workspaces for small Fashion Design Companies and promotes co-working, interaction and collaboration between companies and employees. Another use of this building is a Restaurant and an Art Gallery that has a separate entrance to avoid unwanted visitors in the office area.
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SKETCHING
FIELDTRIP - LISBON, PORTUGAL
Sketching while traveling helps to observe and understand the place better. It is also a great way to express and develop ideas of the building. These quick sketches were made during a field trip in Lisbon, Portugal.