PROJECTS.
cecilia f os s a t i. arc h i te c t. di ploma wit h h o n o rs at t h e accademy o f arc hitec tu re o f m endr is io, s w itzer l and. i n f o @ c e ci l i a f o s s at i .co m w w w. c e c i l i a f o s s at i . co m t e l . + 4 9 157 76 5 5 34 24 t e l . + 3 9 34 5 2 57 7 7 8 9
internship berlin
sa u e rbr u c h hutton competition team: • offices pariser platz , stuttgart • bridewell, bristol • heart of doha, doha qatar
competition collaboration
mi l a arc h i t ect s
competition team: • the berg, berlin tempelhof • europan - praga tracks, warsaw
• sauerbruch hutton office extention, berlin
a. architettura mendrisio II
TU berlin III
TU berlin III
a. galfetti
e. bonell j. gil
j. stollmann k. zillich
• gole • cement plant conversion
• housing,
• dong xuan,
barcellona
berlin
2006
2007
at elier t ek ut o
• earth brick house, chiba japa
int er national arc hit ecture biennale ro tt erdam charta of dubai. re:source
a.a.m. I
• house for an artist, barcellona
internship japan
a. architettura mendrisio IV
a. architettura mendrisio IV
a. architettura mendrisio V
b. leibinger j. sergison
v. olgiati
w. angonese
• wissenschaft pavillion, berlin
• holiday house, dolomiti
• st. martin atelier houses, london
• insideoutside, london
• schinkel wtbw, magdeburg
2008
2009
2010
architect zürich
sc h war z a rc h it e kt e n competition team: • vals hotel, klosters
apan
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self-employed
commisioned apartment rennovation lissone, italy
II PLACE
architect berlin
t h o ma s k rö g er
competition team: • II phase - landes und zentral bibliothek, SPECIAL MENTION
executive plans: • housing project, mellingen • housing project, bulach
competition team: • tanzhaus, zürich • giessen areal housing, dübendorf competition project leader: • kunsthalle baselland, basel (on going...)
architect zürich
ur ba n think tank
a. architettura mendrisio V DIPLOMA 2011
j. sergison
• the social elevator: venice biennale
• archway castle, london
2012
b l ue a rc h i t ek t en
tempelhof berlin
• geistlich areal housing, zürich
2011
architect zürich
2013
2014
OWN PROJECTS.
woodboard house. apartment rennovation lissone, italy
The apartment is located in a 1960s apartment block in the centre of Lissone, Northern Italy. The extreme attention to detail throughout the apartment renovation, together with a carefully considered material selection, creates an accentuation of the natural light entering from outside to create a tranquil ambiance within. Although the concept behind the original layout of the apartment was to a high standard and worked sufficiently asx a functional living unit, it is difficult for occupants to impose their identity on a design that is created for the masses. In addition, there were many imperfections in the dimensions of the apartment due to carelessness during construction. The objective of the renovation was to create an apartment that was more suited to the needs of its occupants, creating a canvas from which they may develop as a family. The redesign of the apartment interior revolved around two intertwining central themes: the influx of natural light, and the freedom of movement. For this purpose, the entire floor plan was redesigned to remove the conventional barriers between each of the rooms, whilst still maintaining their individual functions, to create an open and simplified living space full of conviviality. As a consequence of the renovation, it was also possible to correct the imprecisions that were plaguing the apartment.
Focusing on both light and freedom of movement throughout the redesign, as well as the interactions therein, a number of the interior walls were removed and replaced with a diagonal walkway that keeps both the concept of fluidity constant, whilst creating a meta-physical barrier between the rooms. The diagonal cross-section was built around the structural framework of the apartment, including a number of supporting pillars running vertically through the entire building, to give a sense of order and coherence within. This order and structural conformity is emphasised by the manner in which the walls have been carved into to create bookshelves, counters and cupboards, and relieve the flat from additional clutter. The floor-to-ceiling double doors also belong to this system, and when opened become part of the wall itself, again giving freedom to both movement and light. The materials used throughout the renovation were selected to form a symbiosis of comfort, solidity, agelessness and modernity, whilst maintaining both functionality and personality. This is highlighted in particular by the duality of the handcrafted pieces of furniture and vintage ornaments dotted around the apartment, together with the concrete elements used within the kitchen. The concrete itself, whilst simultaneously both reflecting and enhancing the natural light entering though the balcony doors, confers a solidity, but also emanates an almost natural expression through its imperfect, porous appearance.
woodboard house. northen italy.
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fischerei zentrum bodensee
Unsere Vision des Fischereizentrums, einerseits Arbeitsort aber auch Ort für die Aufzucht der Fische, ist es, ein Gebäude zu schaffen, welches sehr pragmatisch, kompakt und effizient erschlossen ist. In Anlehnung generell an den Lebenskreislauf und an die Aufzuchtzyklen von verschiedenen Fischarten, die sich unterscheiden, ist unser Gebäude nicht linear aufgebaut und hat keine Hierarchie. Ausgangspunkt unseres Projektes ist ein Kern, von dem aus sich das Gebäude in zwei Direktiven entwickelt: Die Erste ist die vertikale Verteilung für schwere Materialien, die durch einen Kran durch das Gebäude hindurch ermöglicht werden. So kann Material von der Pump - Station durch die Produktion, zu den Technikräumen und danach direkt aus dem Gebäude zur Anlieferung transportiert werden. Die Zweite ist die zirkuläre Bewegung, die von vier Kardinalpunkten aus zugänglich ist. Die verschiedenen Sektoren und Nebenräume werden vom Kern wie von einem Magnet angezogen und sind nur durch diesen zentralen Transportweg erschlossen. Der Transportweg und die Produktion sind durch die Struktur des Gebäudes klar getrennt. Durch das von oben einfallende Licht entsteht zudem eine unsichtbare Wand, die eine bessere Orientierung erlaubt, ohne die Offenheit des Gebäudes zu verlieren. Die Elemente der vertikalen Erschliessung, linear angereiht durch das Zentrum des Kreises, fungieren als Träger für die obere Etage sowie für die Decke des Produktionsraums.
wettbewerb. fischerei zentrum am bodensee.
museum der bayerischen geschichte regensburg
towering tall and uncompromising above the danube in regensburg, the building is a landmark of bavarian culture. rather than merely housing relevant pieces of various cultural and historical merit, the design itself becomes intertwined into the history of bavaria. the structural design of the interior of the building creates a unique pattern within; specifically, the individual butterfly-shaped pillars allow an intricate separation of various displays whilst simultaneously maintaining a semiinteractive open space. the various displays around the museum are divided into a number of different routes that meet together in the centre of a towering open area. additionally, natural light cascades down from the top of the pillars through periodic gaps in the floor, filling the building with unique light patterns. with specific reference to the history of regensburg itself, the museum is envisioned as a cathedral of the new era..
wettbewerb. museum der bayerischen geschicte.
landes und zentral bibliothek tempelhof . berlin
the library, a somewhat tyrannical design, stands in the tempelhof district of berlin as a dark imperial machine of culture. the central cores of the library distribute this sense of power vertically throughout the building; this is most notable towards the higher levels, in which the books are stored, and where the natural light is altered into distinctive and unique directions and patterns. the cores, which have been designed in order to maximise space with remarkable efficiency, are the sole divisions within the design; this results in minimal light obstruction from the outside of the faรงade, whilst also maintaining the panoramic view from within. inside the design, the projection of the surrounding environment onto the triangular-shaped space leads to the perception of a natural square design, highlighting the significance of the relationship of the building with its setting. along the edges of the faรงade, a second circulation works its way upward, giving certain independence to each sector and allowing movement in a calm and scenic fashion.
wettbewerb. landes und zentrale bibliothek berlin.
in : zwischen couvet
from a thin strip of desolated land embedded in concrete, a reminder of former times, a new sense of life is created from the ruins. from barren lands that still bare the empty remains of a failed industrial past, a new structure is reborn to absorb the new future to come. a structure that, by embracing the past, demonstrates it is not fearful of the fickle nature of changing trends. a structure that wants to sew back together the land, the land that is so starkly torn apart by both the river and rail line, which in turn provide the landscape with a unique frame. once separated, there is a sense that the two are destined never to meet again, lending us the impression that the surrounding land is split apart indefinitely. the landscape is transformed in a definition of the structure, which acts as a frame immortalising a sequence of portraits of its paths woven by the river and rail line; it is in this way in possession of a strong defence against outside disturbances. the now picturesque environment of the patch of land is a refusal and a refuge to any future urban sprawl, and therefore it is possible to imagine a sense of beauty eternal.
the security of the structure lies in the solidity to its introverted landscape, whilst the uniform repetition brings a sense of order without becoming overly powerful on a human scale. the exasperated rhythm of the walls has a calming effect on the landscape, particularly when coupled with the nearby flowing river. the sense of security is echoed in the service spaces housed within the frame of the structure, which themselves become containers of the basic necessities and amenities of daily life. the main components of the human living spaces become secondary; those that are found to exist within the structure seem to almost be bought to life in ceaseless transformations with time and seasons, and with changing needs and trends. in a society of momentary and forgetful existence, the structure has no sense of time, the strong interaction between the walls and the framed landscape seeks to bring comfort through its solidarity, solidity and strength, guiding social growth through longevity.
europan 12. in zwischen.
WISSENSCHAFT PAVILION berlin
derived from the ancient art of origami. the beauty of the design is found in the ability of the singular, fragile squares to coalesce to form a solid shell; the end result is a shelter for passers-by. As sunlight penetrates the individual components of the design in a unique and ever-changing fashion, the structure teems with life, almost as if alive.
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WORK PROJECTS.
landes und zentral bibliothek tempelhof . berlin
inspired by the airport hangars, in relation of proportions and massivity; the library becomes a linear shell of the complexity of the program inside. a complex three-dimensional structure, generated by the angles of the outside shell, defines the inner spaces into fractals of diffent scales. when the structure meets the facade, it transforms it in a semitrasparent decorative crochet of glass and photovoltaic elements. the core of the building are the enourmous storage spaces. like a solid stone they hang in the center of a feeble-thin structure, where the library climbs on top of it. unique spaces are generated where the two elements meet.
thomas krรถger. competition. SPECIAL MENTION.
5.7.3.2
5.7.3.2
tanzhaus z端rich
the building housing the extention of the z端rich tanzhaus boasts the best location of the city, only a couple of meters of a pedestrian walk divide the river limmat to the tanzhaus. the entire building becomes a stage. the roof is shaped in a staicase that leads to the entrance of the dancing school. the foyer functions as a in between space, from the river to the dancing halls.
blue architects. competition.
giessen areal housing d端bendorf
the housing block seeks for identity, in a place where the human scale seems to be somehow forgotten. from the austerity of the 120 meters street facade, the building curves itself in three sinuous and elegant inner-courtyards, looking for a new urban motif. it always stays solid, in one piece, generating a complexity that is the mirror of our everyday social life.
blue architects. competition.
der k端hne walser klosters
enclosed in a wonderful valley in the montains of switzerland, the hotel seeks the identity of the village in the vals region. small lean proportions, massive wood structure on a dry stone basement evoke-express-talk about the tradition of the place in its original contest.
schwarz architekten. competition. II PLACE
geistlich areal housing schlieren
within the large masterplan of a former industries area, the project looks for a new living-quarter dimensions. narrowness density and hidden tiny courtyards shape a new pattern of modern housing. swoping maisonette apartments, large one-floor families apartments with terraces and tower-apartments create a great variety of situations to give life to the new village-block.
schwarz architekten. competition. V PLACE
A
B.2OG.1.03 Zimmer 22 m2
Zimmer 19 m2
Zimmer 18 m2
B.2OG.1.04 Zimmer 16 m2
JZZ 7 m2
Wohnen 35 m2
Zimmer 19 m2
JZZ 7 m2
Zimmer 14 m2
Zimmer 14 m2
JZZ 7 m2
C.2OG.2.03 Zimmer 14 m2
Zimmer 15 m2
Wohnen 41 m2
C.2OG.2.02 Wohnen 32 m2
Zimmer 20 m2
A.2OG.3.03 Zimmer 17 m2
Wohnen 41 m2
Zimmer 14 m2
JZZ 7 m2
B.2OG.1.02 Wohnen 35 m2
A.2OG.3.02 Wohnen 40 m2
JZZ 7 m2
C.2OG.3.02 Wohnen 32 m2
Zimmer 14 m2
Wohnen 39 m2 B.2OG.1.10 JZZ 7 m2
JZZ 7 m2
B.2OG.3.02 Wohnen 55 m2
B
B.2OG.3.04 Zimmer 14 m2
B.2OG.3.05 Zimmer 17 m2
C.2OG.3.03 Zimmer 19 m2
C.2OG.4.03 Zimmer 14 m2
JZZ 7 m2
B
B.2OG.3.03 Zimmer 14 m2
JZZ 7 m2
C.2OG.4.02 Wohnen 48 m2
C.2OG.4.04 Zimmer 14 m2
JZZ 7 m2
JZZ 7 m2
E.2OG.3.02 Wohnen 55 m2
F.2OG.4.04 Zimmer 14 m2
E.2OG.3.03 Zimmer 14 m2
F.2OG.4.02 Wohnen 48 m2
F.2OG.4.03 Zimmer 14 m2
JZZ 7 m2
E.2OG.3.09 JZZ 7 m2
E.2OG.3.05 Zimmer 17 m2
JZZ 7 m2
E.2OG.3.04 Zimmer 14 m2 JZZ 7 m2
F.2OG.3.03 Zimmer 19 m2
JZZ 7 m2
Zimmer 14 m2 F.2OG.3.02 Wohnen 32 m2
D.2OG.3.02 Wohnen 40 m2
Wohnen 35 m2 JZZ 7 m2 Zimmer 14 m2
D.2OG.4.02 Wohnen 39 m2
D.2OG.3.03 Zimmer 17 m2 Wohnen 41 m2
D.2OG.4.03 Zimmer 20 m2
Wohnen 41 m2
F.2OG.2.02 Wohnen 32 m2
E.2OG.2.04 Zimmer 14 m2 F.2OG.2.03 Zimmer 14 m2
JZZ 7 m2
JZZ 7 m2
Zimmer 15 m2
JZZ 7 m2
E.2OG.2.03 Zimmer 14 m2
E.2OG.2.02 Wohnen 35 m2
D.2OG.1.04 Zimmer 19 m2 Zimmer 16 m2
Zimmer 19 m2
Zimmer 22 m2
Zimmer 18 m2
JZZ 7 m2
D.2OG.1.02 Wohnen 47 m2
D.2OG.1.03 Zimmer 17 m2
A
2. Obergeschoss 1:200
A
B
Zimmer 17 m2
Wohnen 47 m2
JZZ 7 m2
JZZ 7 m2
Wohnen 34 m2
Zimmer 19 m2
Zimmer 14 m2
JZZ 7 m2
Zimmer 19 m2
Zimmer 13 m2
Zimmer 14 m2
Zimmer 18 m2
Zimmer 18 m2
Zimmer 14 m2
Zimmer 19 m2
Wohnen 38 m2
Wohnen 44 m2
Zimmer 20 m2
Wohnen 35 m2
Wohnen 45 m2
Zimmer 12 m2
Wettbewerb Geistlich-Areal Baufeld B1, Schlieren
Wohnen 47 m2
Zimmer 17 m2
Zimmer 13 m2
Geistlich Terrace Gardens
Wohnen 45 m2
Wohnen 43 m2
Zimmer 14 m2
JZZ 7 m2
B
Zimmer 14 m2
Zimmer 18 m2
B
JZZ 7 m2
JZZ 7 m2
Zimmer 14 m2
Zimmer 18 m2
Zimmer 14 m2 Wohnen 45 m2
Wohnen 43 m2
Zimmer 13 m2
Wohnen 35 m2
JZZ 7 m2
Wohnen 47 m2
Zimmer 12 m2
Wohnen 38 m2
Wohnen 45 m2
Zimmer 20 m2
Wohnen 44 m2 Zimmer 19 m2
Zimmer 18 m2
Zimmer 18 m2
Zimmer 13 m2
JZZ 7 m2
Zimmer 17 m2
Zimmer 14 m2
Zimmer 14 m2
Zimmer 19 m2
Zimmer 19 m2
Zimmer 14 m2
Wohnen 34 m2
JZZ 7 m2
A
3. Obergeschoss 1:200
B