Béréni ce Aubry Portfol i o
Summary Design studios BA I Dieter Dietz measures elements planes BA II Dieter Dietz room BA III Jan De Vylder and Jo Tailleu corner cascade BA IV Jan De Vylder and Jo Tailleu complexity folie BA V Dirk Hebel living lab zakinthos External work ECAL Tomรกs Krรกl writing of time LAPIS Nicola Braghieri study of a vernacular barn-stable in the Suiss alps CLA
Christophe Girot scale of power
Me asures
BA I Di eter Di etz
Understanding of the space by analyses and mesures of an existing place in Lausanne. The spatial development and the representation of the emptiness are experienced by drawing and plaster modeling. The place is characterized by a certain periodicity occasioned by the succession of lines and horizontal planes, reminiscent of the notion of rhythm. All the lines of this spatial structure converge in a vertical plane which rises and breaks the linearity of the parallels. The encounter between these two axes induces a syncopated movement and makes us consider our space as a rhythmic structure.
1_ plaster model, 1:33 2_ three perspectives superposed, 1:33, drawing by hand (60x80cm) 3_ plaster model, 1:33
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El em en t s
BA I Di eter Di etz
Developping of two architectural elements (chosen between bed, window, table, door) on the scale 1:1 which propose a spatial idea in relation to the body. The element is constructed in and for a place marked by a succession of levels and horizontal planes. As in a dialogue which makes two persons depend on each other, the table and the two assises are totally dependent on the place to which they owe their static equilibrium. The incorporation of two functions (seat and table) involve a tension between the element and the body where we have to find the right balance.
1_ wood model, 1:1 2_ plans, sections, details, various scales 1:2, 1:10, drawing by hand (80x80cm) 3_ wood model, 1:1
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Planes
BA I Di eter Di etz
Proposing of a relationship between a wall and a slab that involves the movement of the body. The idea is to think about lightness and limits of materials. The point of rupture is very strong with these thin cantilevers and the reduction of material at the angle, and with these holes in the colomn. The axiality of the project marks a depth throughout the time when, during the displacement, the quality of space evolves.
1_ plaster and mdf model, 1:33 2_ axonometry, 1:66, drawing by hand (60x80cm) 3_ plaster and mdf model, 1:33
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Roo m
BA II Di eter Di etz
Developping of an idea, in the city: a space proposal for one of the characters in John Hejduk’s book Mask of Medusa. 1
« The priest listens to all confessions with earphones. He considers all speech as confession. The church is entered trough narrow steel funnels. The church’s roof platform can be reached by circular steel stairs. On the roof platform and suspended from the main vertical wall are Observation Booths. The pulpit is enclosed by a large cylindrical concrete funnel open to the sky, where the priest reads from a book made of lead. The interior wood pews face the main interior wall where five screen are hung. The flat tower is used for elevated meditation and for suspension of the bells. »
Digging under the stairs, my project consists of an overlay of layers. It consists of two different qualities of space, one elevated, a promontory, a pulpit ; and the lower, more intimate. In this small space, by the superposition of transparent layers, the inhabitant keeps a glance towards the outside.
1_ quote from John Hejduk’s book Mask of Medusa 2_ plan and section, 1:33, drawing by hand (60x80cm) 3_ plaster, cardboard, wood and mdf model, 1:33 4_ plaster, cardboard, wood and mdf model, 1:33
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Corn er
BA III Jan De Vyl der and Jo Tai l l eu
Through an analisis of an unbuilt reference, we had to concentrate on a ‘corner’ to make us focus on construction, materials, details, aspects which are defining a quality of space. The making of that corner is about understanding, construction, maybe also about beauty. The issues are : What is material for space? What is detail for material? How does a detail makes space? For the first project, the reference is from the Max Bill’s model of the Swiss Pavilion to the Venice Biennale in 1951, I considered the consequences of a hole in the roof and the light that this could bring. Working with brick and concrete, I have been thinking about how openings in the roof, where light passes through the wooden frame, can transform the space. For the second project, the reference is from the Jo Van Den Berghe’s drawing of the House VDV-C in 1991, I considered the consequences of a series of brick steps and how to make small cantilever with it. Working with the brick, I was interested in the impact of a wall movement inwardly on the space and how the addition or removal of brick can transform it.
1_ axonometries, 1:20, drawing by hand (40x60cm) 2_ cardboard and wood model, 1:20 3_ cardboard and wood model, 1:20 4_ cardboard and mdf model, 1:20 5_ cardboard and mdf model, 1:20
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Ca sc ade
BA III Jan De Vyl der and Jo Tai l l eu
Through the understanding of the potential of our ‘corner’, we had to concentrate on a ‘cascade’, a succession of spaces, to make us focus once again on construction, materials, details, aspects that all define not only the qualities of a space but now also by its fonction (the program of each room). The ‘cascade’ have to keep the ‘corner’ as a guide in the decisions and adapt it depending on the meaning of each room. The making of that cascade is about organization, but also and at the end about beauty. In fact the issues are, in the frame of the cascade: How to transfer an architectonic detail into a space? How the detail is related to the meaning of space? How does the space is related to life? For the first project, I continue the idea that the amount and the direction of lignt can transform the space. From the corner, I keep the construction of the roof where the light can pierce it. This fact transformes the geometry and the dimension of the space depending of the use and the qualities wanted. For the second project, I deepened the idea that the addition and the removal of bricks can transform it. From the corner, I keep the shifts of the facade and I translate them in the horizontal direction. Then, the alcoves and the promontories generate different qualites of space.
1_ perspective section, 1:50, drawing by hand (60x80cm) 2_ cardboard and wood model, 1:50 3_ cardboard and wood model, 1:50 4_ perspective section, 1:50, drawing by hand (60x80cm) 5_ cardboard model, 1:50 6_ cardboard model, 1:50 7_ cardboard model, 1:50
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Comp l exi ty
BA IV Jan De Vyl der and Jo Tai l l eu
Through a site, we had to observe how the design of the ‘cascade’ will evolve differently depending of its location. We had to concentrate on a ‘house’ to make us focus once again on construction, materials, details, aspects that all define not only the qualities of a space but also by its meaning.The making of a house is about construction and about organization, but also and at the end about beauty and life. In fact the issues are, What is material for space? What is detail for material? How does a detail makes space? and in the frame of the house: How is that related to the meaning of space? For the first project, the house is located in Brussels, in a very narrow space, stuck between the railway and an other house. The idea is to take back the form of the tunnel’s vault, that pass under the rails, and then to have the house as a tower with one floor, one space. This tower, all in bricks, allows to escape from the city, we can take the stairs, placed in the thickness of the wall, to reach the roof terrace. For the second project, the house is located in Brussels, in a very calm suburb, in a garden city. While keeping the language of the neighborhood, the idea is to propose a different way of living there. Instead of having a very narrow house and a large garden behind, I propose to bring the garden inside. This house for two families allows to have larger indoor spaces which revolove around wells of light and garden.
1_ cardboard and wood model, 1:50 2_ perspective section, 1:50, drawing by hand (60x80cm) 3_ cardboard and wood model, 1:50 4_ perspective section, 1:50, drawing by hand (60x80cm) 5_ plans, 1:50, drawing by hand (60x80cm) 6_ cardboard model, 1:50 7_ cardboard model, 1:50
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Comp l exi ty
BA IV Jan De V yld er , Jo Tai l l eu and S ti jn Jonckheere
Through the making of the ‘cascade’, imagination has determined feelings, moods, atmospheres - intangible aspects of the design process. Now, it is to translate these intangible aspects into an architectural folie. Mentioned folie determines an architectural space that, in turn, insinuates the chosen intangible aspects. Divised in two, the ‘cascade’ loses its strength, the interior is laid bare and the aspect of tower no longer works (the floors are no longer reachable), we find ourselves caught between two floors without being able to escape. In this way, this structure of scaffolding, which makes it possible to connect the two halves, is opposed by its lightness and its movement to the massiveness and the immobility of this brick tower.
1_ axonometry, 1:50, drawing by computer (60x80cm) 2_ perspective, interior view, drawing by computer (30x40cm) 3_ perspective, interior view, drawing by computer (30x40cm)
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Livin g L ab Z a k in t h o s
Testing Sustanibility 1:1
BA V Di rk Hebel
Design of a future-oriented, sustainable accommodation complex on the rural west coast of Greece. The ambition of the project is to test how our future lives could be led in a world with a reasonable consumption and without destruction of natural resources. We develop the project based on our own definition of sustainability. The availability of resources, craftsmanship and talents as well as the climatic, ecological and economic conditions shall be integrated into the design of an innovative architectural project. I believe that architecture, agriculture and tourism can merge into one through a proper design. Nowadays, there should be no border between rural agriculture and modern architecture. One should complement and support the other. In our proposal, this thesis is presented in two interfaces. On one hand, we have interaction between plantation and architecture where fields enter the building and continue their growth in vertical direction, on the other hand, interface happens inside the unit where plantation and human being coexist and depend on each other. The design of each typology ames to create the perfect condition for each vegetable and guest.
1_ site plan, 1:50, drawing by computer (84.1x72.6cm) 2_ cardboard, plexiglass and wood model, 1:20 3_ plan and section, 1:50, drawing by computer (42x42cm) 4_ plan and section, 1:50, drawing by computer (42x42cm) 5_ plan and section, 1:50, drawing by computer (42x42cm) 6_ plan and section, 1:50, drawing by computer (42x42cm) 7_ plan and section, 1:50, drawing by computer (42x42cm) 8_ interior rendering, drawing by computer (84.1x48.5cm) 9_ interior rendering, drawing by computer (84.1x48.5cm) 10_ cardboard and wood model, 1:200
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Indust r i al d e s i g n
Writing of time - clock
External w ork Tomรกs Krรกl
1_ perpective of the construction of the clock 2_ cardboard, glass and iron model, 1:1
F igu rat i o n a n d re pre s en tation
Study of a vernacular barn-stable in the Suiss alps
External w ork Ni col a Braghi eri
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1_ photography of the barn-stable in Liez, in Valais, CH 2_ section, 1:20, drawing by computer (84,1x59,4cm) 3_ elevations and plan, 1:20, drawing by computer (84,1x59,4cm)
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Sc al e of Pow e r
Landscape analysis of the Israeli-Jordanian border - no man’s land study
External w ork Chri stophe Gi rot
1_ section, 1:3000, drawing by computer with the pointcloud technique (118,9x118,9cm) 2_ plan, 1:3000, drawing by computer with the pointcloud technique (118,9x16cm)
Plan 1:3000
Cu rri c ul um V it a e
Scolar formation 2002-2014 Lycée Fénelon Sainte Marie, Paris, Baccalauréat série S mention très bien 2014-2016 EPFL - Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne - (section architecture) 2016-2017 ETH - Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Zurich - (section architecture) Software experience Autocad Rhinoceros Adobe Systems Cinema 4D Grasshopper Ladybug Language French English Spanish
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Bérénice Aubry berenice.aubry@epfl.ch +41 78 821 11 99 Rotbuchstrasse 27 8037 Zürich CH