Architecture Portfolio 2023 by Bo Kuiper

architecture portfolio

selected works

2020 - 2021

ETH

Architecture

Professional

04. The Green Ruby

Delft Faculty of Architecture 03. Sports University

Delft Faculty of Architecture 02. Inflated Theatre

Zürich 01. Inflated Structures

Zürich 05. BIG Copenhagen

Internship 06. Croix De Vert

Work

01. Inflated Structures

ETH Zürich, Seminarweek Alexandre Theriot ETH Zürich, Studio Alexandre Theriot

Inflated Volume

This project was created during the first 3 weeks of Studio Alexandre Theriot. It served as a foundation for the concept of the final design of the studio.

Just like climate change itself, the internet is to a certain extent imperceptible. The presence of the internet is taken for granted, while data servers are running 24/7 consuming a large amount of energy. The internet is responsible for 3,7% of global CO2 emissions, which is about the same amount produced by airplanes.

From this amount, 75% is produced by video streaming services like YouTube and Netflix. In Switzerland this comes down to approximately 139 kg of CO2 that is produced by video streaming services every 4 seconds. This project aims to create more awareness about the CO2 emissions of video streaming services, by showing the actual volume of the CO2 emissions that are produced.

1kg of CO2 = 559L in volume. To show the 139kg that are being produced every 4 seconds, a volume of 70 000 L is needed. To create this volume, a lightweight cylinder is created with a diameter of 3m and a height of 10m. The cylinder will be made out of rescue blankets to make it as light as possible and at the same time create an interesting aesthetic.

0 L 7.000 L 14.000 L 21.000 L 28.000 L 42.000 L 49.000 L 56.000 L 63.000 L 70.000 L 35.000 L 70.000 L OF CO = 4" OF VIDEO STREAMING

Inflated Window

During the Seminarweek of Studio Theriot we visited a steel workshop, and were challenged to design and produce a window/ opening system within 4 days. The design had to be based on the research that led to the previous project, in my case air/ inflation.

The inflated “window” is designed to utilize the mechanism of inflation and continues on the exploration of using rescue blankets as a structural material. Two free standing steel columns are connected by multiple tubes made of rescue blankets. The space inside of the steel structure is utilised to inflate and deflate the window. Creating a system of lightweight tubes which can be inflated or deflated, which allows the structure to be opened or closed.

Inflatable Opening system

to vanish = to show

to appear = to block

inflating deflating

02. Inflated Theatre

ETH Zürich, Studio Alexandre Theriot

Image: COP19 Climate Change Conference, Warsaw by Armin Linke and Giulia Bruno

In Studio Theriot, every project starts with a given image. In my case, an image of the COP19 Conference (previous page). The image is used to develop a theoretical framework, which serves as the foundation of the final design concept.

During COP19 the world leaders of nearly 200 countries are discussing about reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Ironically, they do this in a small air-conditioned building, while occupying an empty stadium. Due to the lack of progress by politicians, more and more people are trying to raise awareness around the topic of climate change. However, while the awareness is rising, people do not seem to change their behaviour according to recent data.

So what is actually happening? Why are most people not changing their behaviour, despite knowing the impact of their actions? According to psychologists, climate change is a for humans imperceptible phenomenon. It is too complex to fully understand or imagine, and we cannot directly see or feel it. This imperceptibility causes humans to not see the direct impact of their consequences and therefore making choices based on their short-term needs, instead of longterm threats. Raising awareness about climate change therefore might not be enough.

Project location

Basel has one of the highest densities of culture in the world. 64 buildings can be found to accommodate libraries, cinemas, museums and theatres. With the built environment responsible for a large amount of CO2, one could question whether this amount of buildings are really needed to accommodate only cultural activites.

Over the years, cultural facilities such as theatres, museums and cinemas have become optimized businesses due to their adoption of retail for survival, which has transformed audiences, museumgoers and researchers into customers. The result is a loss of variety. A use of efficient recurrent typologies, minimizing costs and maximizing profits. While known for its power to promote social dialogue, the oblivion of what a theatre could be is stuck in a standardized model.

Can we rethink the theatre so it can face up to the needs of our society? Can we re-think the permanence of cultural buildings in the built environment to reduce their impact and provide space for the more urging needs of our time?

production of plastic production of clothing production of meat

number of flights

7 Revenue of the apparel market worldwide 2012-2025 Statista, 2020 Global meat production Our World in Data, 2020 Number of flights performed by global airline industry Statista, 2020 Annual production of plastic worldwide 1950-2020 Statista, 2021 American’s worry about global warming Yale University, 2021 75 50 25 0 Americans’ worry about global warming % 200 150 100 Global meat production million 50 250 300 1961 2018 0 2021 2008 40 30 20 flights 10 50 2014 2020 0 400 300 200 million tons 100 500 1950 2020 0 Number of flights performed by global airline industry Annual production of plastic worldwide 2000 1500 1000 billion $ 500 2500 2012 2025 0 Revenue of apparel market worldwide Revenue of the apparel market worldwide 2012-2025 Statista, 2020 Global meat production Our World in Data, 2020 Number of flights performed by global airline industry Statista, 2020 Annual production of plastic worldwide 1950-2020 Statista, 2021 American’s worry about global warming Yale University, 2021 75 50 25 0 Americans’ worry about global warming % 200 150 100 Global meat production million 50 250 300 1961 2018 0 2021 2008 40 30 20 flights 10 50 2014 2020 0 400 300 200 million tons 100 500 1950 2020 0 Number of flights performed by global airline industry Annual production of plastic worldwide 2000 1500 1000 billion $ 500 2500 2012 2025 0 Revenue of apparel market worldwide Revenue of the apparel market worldwide 2012-2025 Statista, 2020 Number of flights performed by global airline industry Statista, 2020 Annual production of plastic worldwide 1950-2020 Statista, 2021 2018 40 30 20 flights 10 50 2014 2020 0 400 300 200 million tons 100 500 1950 2020 0 Number of flights performed by global airline industry Annual production of plastic worldwide 2000 1500 1000 billion $ 500 2500 2012 2025 0 Revenue of apparel market worldwide Global meat production Our World in Data, 2020 Number of flights performed by global airline industry Statista, 2020 Annual production of Statista, American’s worry about global warming Yale University, 2021 75 50 25 0 Americans’ worry about global warming % 200 150 100 Global meat production million 50 250 300 1961 2018 0 2021 2008 40 30 20 flights 10 50 2014 2020 0 400 300 200 million tons 100 500 1950 0 Number of flights performed by global airline industry Annual production of plastic worldwide

08 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 09 10 11 12 13 14 24 25 01 Jüdisches Museum der Schweiz Galerie Anatomical Museum of the Uni. of Basel Schweiz. Feuerwehrmuseum Jewish Museum of Switzerland Historical Museum – Musikmuseum Historisches Museum Basel Antikenmuseum Basel Kunsthalle Basel Kunstmuseum Basel Haus zum Kirschgarten Ausstellungsraum klingental Basel Paper Mill Caricature & Cartoon Museum Kunstmuseum Gegenwart& Cartoon Museum Kleines Klingental Naturhistorisches Museum Basel Museum der Kulturen Pharmaziemuseum der Universität Basel 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 10 11 12 Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel 09 Messe Basel Congress Center Basel 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 05 blue Cinema Capitol 06 Pathé Küchlin 04 Stadtkino Basel 03 kult.kino atelier Kino Camera 09 01 Filmhaus Basel 07 Kino Mascotte 02 Royal Film B-Movie 10 sackgeld kino 08 03 GGG Stadtbibliothek Schmiedenhof 02 Universitätsbibliothek Basel GGG Stadtbibliothek Bläsi 05 Kunstmuseum Basel, Bibliothek 06 04 Bibliothek PZ.BS Bibliothek des Basler Kunstvereins 08 01 Universitätsbibliothek Medizin Bibliothek, Direktion & Verwaltung 07 Bibliothek ISP PH FHNW Basel 09 Brodway-Variété Alexandra Frosio Garage theater Volksbühne Basel Offene Bühne Basel CapriConnection Theater Fauteuil Basel Kindertheater Theater Baseldytschi Bihni Stadtcasino Basel Theater basel Kleinkunstbühne Rampe Schauspielhaus Theater Basel Theater Theater Niemandsland Musical Theater Basel The Helmut Förnbacher Theater Häbse-Theater Young Theater Basel Kaserne Basel Clara Variete Märchentourneetheater Theater Wechselstrom Scala Theater Vorstadtheater Basel Theater Verein Basel Kòpfladäärnli Basler Marionetten Theater Allianz Cinema Basel Average Basel theaters New Basel Theater NO SIMPLE REPLICATION 7.8 AUDITORIUM CLOAK ROOM 6.1 PERFORMANCE AREA ? € 45º CONSUMER GOOD SOCIAL CATALYST

Located in the area surrounding the Badischer Bahnhof, our proposal brings the theatre to a place where cultural program would not have been able to exist before. In this case right above a busy intersection. Without having any constructional interventions the theatre leaves no damage to the site and can be dismantled and transported after use. The minimal impact on the ground floor level allows the theatre to be functional, without obstructing the current use of the space below.

situation plan

Basel, Badischer Bahnhof

SECTION

The structure of the theatre is based on generic elements from the construction industry and the concert stage building industry, minimizing the amount of structure that needs to be produced. The floor is raised by 6 truss columns, which are based on modular elements from construction elevators. The strength and modularity of this structure allows the floor to be raised to whichever height is desired by the intended location.

A circular truss structure in between the 6 truss columns combines the structure all together, providing the structure with stability, as well as providing the main structure for the floor. The floor will be made of an inflated structure, based on the principle of tensairity, which combines the strength of steel cables with a highly pressurized inflated volume.

perspective, interior perspective, exterior

perspective, ceiling Inflation Detail Floor Detail

The ceiling is raised by a large with helium filled volume, which allows the theatre to take its large and iconic shape, becoming visible from a large part of the surrounding area. Connected to this with helium filled volume, a large lightweight fabric is attached which encloses the space and allows the space to reach up to 50m in height.

To keep the required high pressure on the inflated floor elements, an air-compressor is attached to the floor, allowing the floor to inflate and deflate when desired. Inside the truss column, a reel is placed to carry the force of the helium filled ceiling structure with several steel cables. The steel cables allow the ceiling and therefore the attached fabric to be raised or lowered. The fabric is attached to this steel cables to give more control when lowering or raising.

Ceiling Detail

Modular design parts (full building)

03. Sports University

TU Delft, Bachelor Graduation Studio

“50% of Rotterdam residents are overweight.”

In the Netherlands, many people are struggling to keep up with healthy habits, causing atleast 50% of Rotterdam residents to be overweight. Participating in sports activities significantly contributes to a more healthy lifestyle, and therefore the design of sports facilities can play a role in stimulating healthy habits.

The experience of sports as a health catalyst

The Sports University is designed to be a sports catalyst by making the experience itself more attractive. The breathtaking views on the project location are utilised to create a more attractive sports experience. Furthermore, the practice of sports plays a central and very visual role throughout the whole building, creating a connection between visitors and people who are participating in activities.

Concept Strategy

Utilized view New Sports Experience Visual Connection Central Meetingplace

Beleving Centrale ontmoetingsplek Beleving Centrale ontmoetingsplek

perspective, top floor view perspective, central atrium

Stedebouwkundige analyse Site Analysis

8300 9200 8300 5300 5300 5250 5250 5250 5250 5300 5250 5250 5250 8300 9200 8300 8300 9200 9200 8300 5300 5300 5250 5250 5250 5250 5250 5300 5250 5250 5250 5250 9200 5250 5250 5250 5250 9200 A A` Bar/café A` Sportzaal 1,2,3 Berging A` A A` EHBO 8300 9200 8300 8300 9200 8300 8300 9200 9200 8300 9200 9200 Sportzaal Sportzaal Berging Berging Sportzaal Bar/café Leslokalen Sportzaal 1,2,3 Berging Berging Sportzaal Kantoor Berging Sportzaal

Climate Concept

Structure Concept

LBK LBK LBK WP Koeling dmv stralingspanelen Koeling dmv stralingspanelen 2300 m2 ruimte voor PV Panelen BKA Plafondkoeling LBK LBK Koeling dmv stralingspanelen Koeling dmv stralingspanelen 2300 m2 ruimte voor PV Panelen LBK LBK LBK WP Verwarming dmv stralingspanelen De sportzalen worden gekoeld door stralingspanelen voor meer comfort tijdens het sporten (geen koude vloer) Vaste zonwering De vaste zonwering van sportzaal 1,2,3 laat in de winter wél direct zonlicht toe, waardoor er minder behoefte is aan verwarming. Wanneer direct zonlicht ongewenst is tijdens het sporten kan alsnog een rolgordijn het zonlicht tegen houden. WTW op warmte uit atrium 2300 m2 ruimte voor PV Panelen Verwarming dmv stralingspanelen BKA Plafondkoeling WTW op warme douchewater

The atrium’s climbing wall also functions as a sound-absorbing structure, creating a more comfortable area.

04. The Green Ruby

TU Delft, Bachelor 4th Studio

Concept Strategy

The Mariahoeve, located at the green heart of The Hague, is known for its spacious, village-like character, inspired by Scandinavian neighborhoods.

The Green Ruby proposes a new way of living, by combining the lifestyles of all age groups, bringing back the diversity the Mariahoeve was originally designed for. The project aims to strengthen the social cohesion of the residents, through a program of mixed housing forms, visual interaction between buildings, and coincidental meeting places. The new co-housing based design brings the building back to its diverse roots in a modernized form while combating the biggest problems of the neighborhood. In this way, underrepresented age groups are given a place in the neighborhood and are stimulated to socialize and become an even more close community than the neighborhood already stands for.

Create a more open environment Mixed age groups Optimize building mass Central orientation

Renovation

Block 1

The existing apartments are transformed into a series of family apartments which are linked to a smaller elderly apartment, intended as an intergenerational home. The multifunctional gallery provides the residents with an outdoor space, while also functioning as a traffic space. The smart spatial layout reduces the need for a gallery for every floor while increasing the effectiveness of the social concept of the gallery, by increasing the chance to encounter neighbors

Block 2

Most existing apartments are preserved, as these apartments are intended for the elderly. An innovative concept is introduced of healthcare students who serve as personal caregivers to the elder living on their floor. In return, they receive a reduction on their rent. The top floor includes a shared living room, giving the elderly a chance to participate in social events while enjoying the breathtaking view of the Mariahoeve.

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New Building

Block 3

The new block is intended for starters and young professionals. To stimulate social interaction, every floor has a shared terrace, which are interconnected between all floors. The ground floor also houses facilities for the residents of all blocks. Flexible workspaces are available for students and young professionals, and a day-care is integrated for the children of the families living in block 1. An underground parking garage with cars available through car-sharing reduces the need to personally owning a vehicle.

Perspective: block 1

Perspective: block 2

Perspective: block 3

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Facade fragment

20 PEIL 0 P 1380 P 1530 P 4450 P 7370 P 10290 P 13210 P 16160

block 1

Renovation

05. BIG Internship

Architecture Internship, Spring 2021

During the spring semester of 2021 I was an architectural intern at BIG in Copenhagen. During this time I have worked on 2 different projects.

Terminus AI City (Re-DD phase)

The first project I worked on at BIG was Terminus AI City. This is a large campus-like building of the technology company Terminus in Chongqing, China. The building contains a museum, retail and office spaces.

Contributed to:

01. Studies related to program, circulation and fire safety.

02. Studies related to technical (facade) problems.

03. Managed and further developed a highly detailed (facade) rhino model.

04. Worked with complex grasshopper scripts, related to the roof structure.

05. Adjusting facade details, and implementing them into the rhino 3D model.

Education Esbjerg (SD phase)

After reaching the final deadline of the Terminus project, I was placed in the (4-man) design team for a new campus for a educational institution in Esbjerg, Denmark.

Contributed to:

01. Location and program studies and analysis.

02. Concept development and principle sketches.

03. Design meetings with client.

04. 3D printing several design options.

05. Development of detailed site rhino model.

Terminus AI City Design Development

Education Esbjerg

Concept Design

Images from BIG

06. Croix de Vert

Professional Work, Summer 2021

Design Competition Entry, 2nd Place

During the summer of 2021, right after my internship at BIG, I joined DROM as a freelancer to work on a design competition in Brussels. Together with Archipelaho, OfficeU and OSK-AR we developped a design proposal for a masterplan, including the design of 8 new buildings.