Alkisti Volonasis sample work
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LIMA 4.0
Final Thesis Studio January 2020 - October 2020
‘A new centrality for the local community. A new leisure destination for the citizens of Lima which at the same time respects the valley and acts as a ‘buffer zone’ against urbanisation.’ site section
masterplan
panoramic view
the two layers
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‘An elevated structure comprised by a series of elevated catwalks, ramps and platforms. 3 main buildings dedicated to the ‘Education, Production and Consumption’ of the local agriculture techniques and crops, create a circular process.’
the main core with the 3 buildings
education building - section
education building - elevated floor plan
education building - view
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Aquapuncture
Thematic Studio-’Designing with water for the Regeneration of the Built Environment’ September 2019-January 2020
‘A recreational district for the people of Milan, considering recreation as something that involves an educational component about water management solutions and the benefits of water for our wellbeing. ’
ecological value mapping
masterplan
site section
microclimatic schemes
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‘Our biggest challenge was to create a project that could better integrate the site in the community while at the same time treate the quality of water, provide solutions for the flooding, respect and enrich its biodiversity and present an economic and practical feasibility’
the piazza area
the agriculture area
the market area
the market area
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SOCIAL ENERGY Interiors Design Studio February 2019 - July 2019
‘The project proposes a greener community, with more pedestrian streets for kids and their families, commerces and community gardens for social activities’
retrofitting strategies & interventions
axonometry of building & urban intervention
post-retrofitting render
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‘By identifying the issues of the building itself, like the lack of insulation, of shade and lifts, we aimed to improve the energy demand of the building and the life of its current users’
facade detail elevation & section
construction details
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DIAPASON
Design & Construction Studio Politecnico di Milano February 2019 - July 2019
form finding diagrams
the pavilion during the day
‘Inspired by the ancient open air theatres, we created what is known today as an Acoustic Shell. ’
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‘In order to find the optimised form of the shell, that can reflect the maximum amount of sound energy (SPL) to the audience without the additional use of speakers, we used parametric design’.
Acoustic Shell form finding
spaces & functions
concept diagram
exploded axo
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THE EX-WALL
‘An experience through the wall that does not divide but connects, exploring fragmentation as the main and generating element of the project’
Design Studio Politecnico di Milano September 2018 - February 2019
natural axis axonometry
part of visual of the entire project
cultural axis axonometry
interpretative diagram
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‘The wall can be seen as the fulcrum of the area that first establishes experiences and then, in its fragmentation, outlines different spaces and functions’.
perspective section of the mecato
site diagrams
the mercato and the wall
natural axis
masterplan
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MAISON DES ARTS
Bachelor degree project - ENSAS - Bachelor degree January 2016 - June 2016
‘The idea is to create a Cultural House that supports interaction in different levels; visual, physical, but also between people and the different arts’.
physical model
perspective section
ground floor plan
view of the entrance
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CANTILEVERING
Technical Project - ENSAS - Bachelor degree January 2016 - June 2016
‘A temporary pavilion for digital exhibitions, that emphasizes and epxplores the contrast between metal and wood’. exterior view
plan
section
construction details
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PRIVATE RESIDENCE
Studio Seilern Architects - Architectural Assistant Part I September 2016 - June 2018 Stage 2 - Stage 5
‘Private villa in Greece, from stage 2 to stage 5. Currently under construction. One of the projects I worked on during my 2 years practice’.
construction site
ground floor plan
sections
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AIGLON PERFORMANCE CENTER Studio Seilern Architects - Architectural Assistant Part I September 2016 - June 2018 Competition
assembly hall
section
‘Competition for an Arts & Performance center for Aiglon College in Switzerland. Integrating the building in the landscape.’
floor plan
assembly hall - configurations
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UGG WINDOWS SS 2019 Behind The Glass Winter Internship - February 2019
‘From concept to creation, the UGG window & interior displays for UK and Europe stores SS 2019’.
window display 3D
interior display props 3D
UGG windows, Picadilly
interior display props
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INTIMISSIMI POP-UP SHOP Behind The Glass Winter Internship - February 2019
‘From concept to creation, the Intimissimi Oxford Street Pop-Up Shop for influencers, as part of the #silkoftheday campagin’.
#silkoftheday campagin with Chiara Ferragni
lounge area after completion
the lounge area 3D render
Thank you.
alkistivolonasi@gmail.com