Portfolio TOMASZ MORI
BA(Hons) Architecture - 2022 -
EDUCATION 2012-2015
SKILLS CAD
International School of Brno (Czech Republic)
2015-2018 Cronton Sixth Form College
Visual
2019-2022
TO M A S Z M O R I
Liverpool John Moores University (B.Arch)
N a t i o n a l i ty : Po l i s h a n d J a p a n e s e
I particularly enjoy producing visualisations involving 3D rendering software by expressing my vision and emotion through images. When done accurately, this provides an opportunity to tell a story and evoke an emotional reaction
Languages
and connection between the client and the project that is not possible with
English · Fluent
just architectural plans.
Producing photo-realistic images and working with 3D graphics software engrosses me the most; hence I would like to integrate that into my career as an
Interest
Polish · Native
Achievement
architectural visualiser. I am self-motivated to overcome challenges through a
Photography
practical and logical approach and eager to learn new software to enhance skills.
Graphic Design
2020
Languages
Claire Wrigley lighting prize nominee - Archifilm
Furthermore, my interest in environmental aspects of design has increased immensely throughout this course. Our commitment should be to introduce mechanisms to minimise the negative impact of construction as our design drastically impacts our planet.
m ori th o m as9 8@gmail.co m
Travelling Learning new software/technology
Japanese · Intermediate
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Birkenhead School of Art
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The application of active learning space to foster students’ interaction and engagement
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Leafing Through Implementation of voronoi patterns to establish a theatrical scene in climate change awareness
Sencha Tea Shop
centre
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Bringing Japanese culture into the city by introducing sencha tea
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Literature Pavilion
Restoring the historical elements of the site through literature
Anatomy of Building Model making
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Birkenhead School of Art Birkenhead School of Art, situated within the Hamilton Square conservation area, provides a range of studio spaces for different media and workshops for students, as well as a publicly accessible gallery and cafe. The application of active learning spaces that foster students’ engagement, interaction, and collaboration played a vital role during the process of designing the art school building. The building contains multifunctional and flexible spaces with an open plan that promotes collaborative work activities and establishes a more cohesive community within the learning environment.
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The Art culture is ‘‘rooted’’ on the site The building serves to enrich the art culture within the area by exposing the activities happening inside the art school building and incorporating a publicly accessible gallery. This provides an opportunity to establish a learning envirnment designed not only for students but also for the locals and surrounding buildings to bring the community together.
DESIGN PRINCIPLES THAT WERE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION
MULTI-FUNCTIONAL & FLEXIBLE SPACE
UTILISINGG VERTICAL DIMENSIONS IN FACILITIES
TECHNOLOGY ENRICHED ACTIVE LEARNING SPACE
INTERIOR LIGHTING
INTERIOR DESIGN & FURNITURE High Ceiling Students are welcomed by high ceiling and open space as they enter the building. Hellerup stair acts as a social gathering area and the skylight provides daylight that enhances the quality of the space.
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EXPLODED ISOMETRIC 1 : 250
Extrude the site to design two storey building
Push all the sides inwards to provide circulation
and
walkable
spaces
around the site
Growing ‘‘Trees’’ Inside the Building
Lower the volume at the back so the
surrounding
Trunk-like columns are placed across the building to establish a dramatic atmosphere and express the building in more than one way.
neighbourhood
have sufficient amount of dayilght entering their building
Creating north-facing studios for visual
comfort
whilst
Seasonal Changes of Tree’s Canopy
respecting
the layout and arrangement of the surrouding buildings
The building represents changes happening in tree canopy that occurs throughout the year. Majority of the trees during winter lose their leaves exposing the structure of branches. This principle is applied to workshops to expose the skeleton of the building as well as provide transparency and visibility of the activities happening inside to be seen by public.
Implementation
of
skylights
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floor to ceiling windows to maximise the amount of daylight entering
Similarily, the gallery is entirely covered by frosted glass that hides the interior space from the outside and providing privacy at the same time. This part of the building conveys trees during summer where leaves hide the strcture of branches.
the building and promote natural ventilation
Incorporating
green
roofs
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providing outdoor spaces
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ROOF PLAN 1 Courtyard 2 Green Roof 3 Lift
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN 1 IT Room
4 WC
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10 Film Studio
13 Wood and Metal Workshop
2 Study Space
5 Unisex Disabled Toilet
8 Photography Studio
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3 Office
6 External Fire Escape Staircase
9 Dark Room
12 Print Making Studio
Graphic Design Studio
Courtyard
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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Moment of Pause
1 Pavilion
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7 Gallery
10 Sculpture Studio
13 Art Shop
16 Lounge Room
2 Cafe
5 Unisex Disabled Toilet
8 Hellerup Stairs
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14 Auditorium
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3 Lift
6 Reception
9 Drawing and Painting Studio
12 Plant Room
15 Library
18 Internal Fire Escape Staircase
Fashion Studio
A small break to appreciate the structure of the building and admire the symmetry that this space provides
3D Printing and Laser Cutter
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SOUTH WEST ELEVATION
SOUTH WEST SECTION
ANTICIPATION
LOW CEILING
Entrance to the building through pavilion. Evokes a sense of curiosity and
A feeling of intimacy
excitement.
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SOUTH WEST SECTION B
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SOUTH EAST ELEVATION A
DIAGRID ROOF (STUDIO)
VISIBILITY (WORKSHOP)
GALLERY
DIagrid roofs are found in each studio to provide a visually
Interior of the workshops are exposed to the public eyes
Enclosed by frosted glass to keep the space private but
appealing and playful space.
allowing the viewers to observe the activities happening
allowing the daylight to enter the building.
inside. A
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LEAFING THROUGH CLIMATE CHANGE AWARENESS CENTRE The design concept for this project is focused on responsive nature to climate change, which will be introduced with natural material as the climate response strategy to reduce carbon footprint. The building is primarily made of rammed earth and locally sourced wood. Leafing Through was explicitly designed for educational purposes to spread and build knowledge of climate change. The building’s programs focus on the causes and effects of global warming and how architects and designers combat the increased concentration of carbon dioxide found in the atmosphere. The building includes exhibitions, a library, a workshop, and an auditorium. Voronoi diagrams of the leaf veins also influenced the design concept to establish the building’s shape, form, and circulation. Furthermore, voronoi patterns were used for the ceiling to infuse the atmosphere with the theatrical scene by illustrating the shadow of leaf veins inside the building. This evokes a sense of curiosity and helps to develop a personal connection between users and nature. The building cooperates with nature by bringing the landscape and trees inside the building, avoids cutting down any existing trees on the site, and uses sustainable materials derived from earth and reclaimed trees.
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The area is prone to flooding that covers part of the land during the heavy rainfalls on a relatively steeply sloped plane. The images below demonstrates its impact on the site where the proposed building is located.
Pedestrian Road
Windermere Lake
Standard Level of Lake: 0.26m - 1.22m
Pedestrian Road
Windermere Lake
FOOD TRANSPORTATION IN PLANTS TRANSLTED INTO ARCHITECTURE
DESIGN INTENT
Central - core, Semi- Open space
Wheelchair User Friendly
Design Influnced by Voronoi Diagrams
Sustainable and Locally Available Materials
Continuous Flow of Circular Circulation
Incorporate Trees within the Design
Flood Prevention Strategy
Educational and Interactive Space
Accessible to the Building Fom Both Sides
Illustration of how nutrients are transported around the leaf through the veins during the process of photosynthesis. People in the images represent nutrients in plants. The path that they have to take, moving from the primary vein to the secondary vein, demonstrates circulation system. Voronoi diagrams established by the leaf veins represent a new space that users can use to explore the area.
Highest Level Reached: 2.90m
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NETWORK OF THE BUILDING
2011 Thailand Flood Events
Speech & Presentation Evokes a Sense of Interfereness and Mystery
Rammed Earth and Wood Typical Level 0.26m - 1.22m
Highest Level Reached 2.90m
Application of Stilts to Elevate the Building to an Appropriate Level
Discussion Area
Interactive and Dynamic Relationship Beween Users and Nature
Examples of Natural Disasters Caused by Climate Change
Auditorium
2019-20 Australian Bushfire Season Projector Room
Flexible, Multi - Purpose Space Low Carbon Foot Print
Utilising Sustainable Materials
Flooding Level
RESPONDING TO THE SITE
PREVENTION AND ADAPTATION
View
Lake and Landscape
Enhances the Visual Composition of Spaces
EMPLOYING THE CONCEPT VORONOI DIAGRAM
Moderately Steep Plane
Collaboration with Nature
Space Centred Around the Existing Trees
Sense of Emphasis and Appreciation
Develop a Continuous Flow of Circulation
Location of Trees
Generating Voronoi Diagrams
EDUCATIONAL SPACE Climate Change Awareness
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Forming Theatrical Scenography
Analysing the Impact of Global Warming
Interaction with the Material of the Building (Rammed Earth) Making Sculptures, Models, etc.
Analysis of Leaf Vein Structure
Feel of the Building Memorable Space
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Learning Model
Display Gallery
Architecture Models
Examples of Buidings: How Architects and Designers Responded to Climate Change
Developing the knowledge
Walking Exhibition
Images and Texts on the Walls
Explanation of What Climate Change Is
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Ground Level
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First Level
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Auditorium
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Walking Exhibition
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Display Gallery
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Seating Area
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Workshop
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Toilet Facility
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Reception
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Courtyard
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Cafe
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Library
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Generating a Form
2. Ramp Acts as a primary vein in the leaf that provides
FIRST LEVEL ROOF
access to all the buildings. Users are forced to go outside, connecting with nature, in order
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Using the trees to establish voronoi diagram
Location of the trees
Generating each point into a voronoi diagram
Creating a volume by pulling out the chosen patterns
to move from one unit to another.
3. Walking Exhibition Pin-ups of images and texts on climate change
GROUND LEVEL ROOF
will be mounted on the walls. This area will be used to educate users on what climate change
Volumetric Development
is and how it affects our planet.
First Level
4. Display Gallery
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Physical archtiectural models with pin ups will be displayed in this room. The purpose of this room is to show visitors how architects and designers respond to climate and how humans can help to reduce the concentration of carbon dioxide found in the atmosphere.
Defining the form by generating voronoi diagram using location of the trees
Extrude to create a volume
Placing existing trees
E levate
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b uild in g
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flo o d
5. Workshop
p reventio n an d estab lish a ccess to th e b uild in g
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Ground Level
The purpose of this space is to promote interaction between
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and
sustainability.
Visitors
will interact with rammed earth (the primary
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material of the building) to build sculptures or models that will be placed into the exhibition. 1. Auditorium
Interacting with the material itself using hands
The auditorium will be used for presentation
creates a more memorable and valuable space
purposes and watching climate change-related
for users than just listening or reading.
videos. A curtain is used that acts as a wall to
RAMP Ramp added to make the building wheel-chair user f riendly. Increasing volume of the building to provide spaces for different activities.
Bridges included to establish a continuous flow of circulation around the building.
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provide a temporary enclosure. When no events
6. Library
are happening, curtains will stay open to provide
Located in mezzanine, filled with books about
additional open space for seats whilst giving
climate change
Adding windows projected towards
Adding green roofs and voronoi diagram
access to view the lake. Rectangular windows
the lake
inspired ceilings
on the wall by the side of the ramp give visitors
7. Accessible Green Roof
a chance to see what’s happening inside
Located above the office, visitors can go up the
partially. The auditorium faces the lake to bring
roof to look at the lake.
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A Ramp/Courtyard
A-A Workshop
Walking Exhibition
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B-B
Cafe
Sencha Tea Shop Located on the corner of Blundell Street and Jamaica Street in Liverpool, the building provides an opportunity to bring the history and value of sencha tea into the city. The project aims to bring the Japanese culture into Liverpool by supplying a variety of sencha teas to consumers. The concept and design of Sencha Tea Shop were heavily influenced by Japanese culture, Japanese tea houses, and the spiritual aspect of it. The building consists of a tea workshop, office, tea shop facility, tea-drinking area, tea houses, and dwelling. Its distinct scent and rich history made me select this craft for this project.
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TEA HOUSE
DWELLING
JAPANESE GARDEN
TEA DRINKING AREA
Layout of Tatami Mats Integrating the layout of tatami mats helped to develop the building. For example, the shape and size of the spaces were determined by the arrangement of tatami mats.’
TEA SHOP AND TEA DRINKING AREA
DISPLAY GALLERY SENCHA TEA WORKSHOP
BASEMENT/STORAGE ROOM
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Rooftop
Ground Level
First Level
Mezzanine
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Office
The groud floor consists of the office and tea
The first floor consists of tea shop facility
Mezzanine is included to make the space
The roof acts as a garden that provides
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Lightwell
processing facility. The idea of incorporating
but also provides tea drinking area . This
more dramatic and impactful, which add
traditional japanese tea houses to host
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Lift
the windows right at the stairs near the
is the place where guets can sit down on
a sense of depth. This allows to establish
tea ceremont events. The garden is fully
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entrance was to expose and demonstrate
tatami mats whilst drinking sencha green
a
and
exposed to the sunlight allowing the plants
to the public the methodology used to
tea. The interior design and shape of the
architecture at the same time. Mezzanine
to grow healthily. Dwelling is also located on
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produce sencha tea. Thus the ground floor
room was influenced by Japanese tea
provides
an
this floor with a floor to ceiling window, that
acts not only as a craft place, but also as an
houses and layout of tatami. Floor to ceiling
additional space, allowing to accomodate
provides the view of the Japanese garden as
exhibition.
windows allows the daylight to enter the
business growth in Sencha Tea Shop without
well as the city for the owner.
building. Furthermore, lightwell provides
extending the building itself.
connection needed
between
people
operational
area,
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Tea Shop
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Tea Drinking Area
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Dwelling
an additional source of natural light that
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diffuses through the building.
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Tea Drinking Area
Japanese Garden
Evening view of Sencha Tea Shop
Mezzanine
LITERATURE PAVILION Preserving and Restoring the Historical Elements of the Site through Literature
The church on the site was severely damaged during world war II and has been roofless ever since. It now acts as a memorial to those who died in the war. To appreciate its history, I implemented historical elements of the building within my design to emphasise its value. This temporary pavilion supports the annual ‘Writing on the Wall’ Festival. It is divided into three different areas to create a comfortable reading environment and a place where users can discuss and share their opinions on existing and aspiring novelists. Literature Pavilion provides a temporary library, reading rooms, meeting room, and cafeteria. The pavilion structure can be readily reassembled or assembled any time of the year.
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Understanding the historical elemnts of the site and developing the concept
The site is extraordinarily rich in history in many ways. I have decided to take advantage of it and implement it within my design. I wanted to emphasise three historical elements in my pavilion: stained glass, bell frame’s materiality, and the number of bells used in the church.
The stained glass of Bombed Out Church was destroyed during the war, and only fragments survived. I believed it was an essential factor to highlight, which is why it is so visible in my pavilion. Acrylic sheets could be used as an alternative solution to reduce the price, bringing similar effects.
Eight bells were initially installed in the tower. According to the bibble, eight is a symbol of infinity and a new beginning which is the reason why I implemented eight roofs to emphasise this historical element.
Another historical element I wanted to incorporate in my pavilion is metal. This is because the first full metal bell frame in the world was installed in this church. Therefore, in my pavilion, the number of roofs represent the number of bells in the tower. In contrast, metal pillars that support the roofs in my design represent the material of the bell frame.
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1. Entrance People have to go through under the tower to participate in the event and enter the pavilion. 2. Ticket Booth and Office The moment they enter the main body of the church, on the left-hand side, they will find a ticket booth where the participants will be asked to show an invitation or ticket. 3. Reading Rooom and Library The space is mainly dedicated to reading books; however, this also provides a space for discussing Portable chairs will be provided across the room. The space is ‘open’ to allow flexibility in the room.
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The platform is elevated (1.5m from the ground), allowing the empty space to be used for storing
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books and chairs. The storage is accessible by going to the side of the platform. The room
Meeting room
or reviewing books when a special guest comes.
provides bookshelves filled with books placed around the area. Curtains - acting as a wall - are
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used as a temporary enclosure for readers to isolate themselves from the surroundings and keep the space private if they wish to whilst reading. Stained glass roofs produce vivid and
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sense of calmness and curiosity. 4. Meeting Room and Performance Stage This room is dedicated for reviewing books to promote interaction among readers. By the entrance to this room on the left hand side, a chalk board is accessible for everyone where they can write and leave a message about things
Ticket booth and office
colourful shadows on the platform that evokes a
they enjoyed the most during the event.
5. Cafe Area and Book Store The area serves as an opportunity for users to buy coffee and purchase books
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Meeting room
Reading space and library
View from the Entrance
Reading Room and Library
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Meeting Room
Cafe
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1. Manufactured wood MDF Panels, finished with white paint and coated with polyurethane resin for waterproof effect.
1. Transparent glass panels
1. Acrylic panels, color ranging from: yellow, indigo, periwinkle, garnet, and green jade
2. Acrylic panels, colour ranging from: yellow, indigo, periwinkle, garnet, and
2. Extruded aluminium glazing bar.
green jade. Fixed in a stainless steel and mounted extruded aluminium glazing bar
2. Stainless steel frame combined with extruded aluminium glazing bar 3. Acrylic panels, color ranging from: yellow, indigo, periwinkle, garnet, and green jade.
3. Steel window frame structure 4. Steel column
3. Steel frame windows 5. Timber frame structure 4. Manufactured wood MDF Panels, finished with dark soft maple wood paint and coated with polyurethane resin
4. Oak frame structure to mount the MDF panels, steel frame, and acrylic sheets.
5. Timber frame structure
5. Manufactured wood MDF Panels, finished with white paint and coated with polyurethane resin.
6. Acrylic panels, colour ranging from: yellow, indigo, periwinkle, garnet, and green jade. Fixed in a stainless steel and mounted extruded aluminium glazing bar
6. Oak wood panels for external wall cladding, finished with the dark soft maple wood paint and coated with lacquer for gloss finish.
7. Steel frame glass door
7. Bended and curved oak wood panels finished with polyurethane resin
8. Mahogany wood panels and coaated
8. Stainless steel columns 110mm dia.
with lacquer for gloss finish
9. Yellow pine wood columns 130mm dia.
9. Timber frame structure 10. Steel frame glass door 950mm x 2050mm and glass walls 1190mm x 950mm
10. Oak wood floors, 62.5mm x 125mm and thickness of 6mm per panel
11. Oak wood floors, 62.5mm x 125mm and thickness of 6mm per panel.
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Cafe
Meeting Room
Reading Room and Library
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ANATOMY OF THE BUILDING Model Making Oak Prague Villa was a first project in the first year to develop an understanding of spatial qualities and architecture drawings through model making.
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