Chrysanthi Tzovla Design Portfolio
Curriculum vitae Chrysanthi Tzovla
Junior Architect
01.2015 06.2015
Architect & Designer
Responsibilities: Architectural & structural Design, management and financial study (business plan) of metallic kiosk, meeting with clients and suppliers, “Match the Box” project Participation in the 6 months program “ Innovative ideas”
Personal Information Nationality Languages Address Mobile Email
EkinisiLAB, SEV, Hellenic Federation of Enterprises, Greece
Greek, EU Greek, English, German 91 York Street, London, W1H 4QE +44 (0) 7783734331 christianatzovla@hotmail.com
Junior Architect 05.2014 09.2013
Mary Skiada Achitectural office, Greece
Responsibilities: Architectural & structural Design, Concept design development, interior design,site supervision, overseeing fabrication and manufacturing, costing and quatations, meeting with clients and suppliers
Education
Competitions and achievements
RIBA, Part II (Distinction) Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London, Uk, 2014-15
2nd award :
MArch, Architectural Design The A. G. Leventis Foundation Master’s Scholarship
RIBA, Part I & II (Grade 9.00/10) School of Architecture, National Technical University of Athens, Greece, 2007-13 Master degree, Diploma of Architecture Graduated 7th/ 116 students The National Technical University of Athens Graduation’s award ‘Lysandros Kaftatzoglou’
12.2013
The 1st national competition of Innovative Ideas and Projects for sustainability in the city of Athens, metallic kiosk
3rd award : 07.2011
URBAN BOX, Hellenic Academic Competition, Greece, organised by Hellenic Institute of Architecture & Union of Aluminium
Publications /exhibitions : 09.201503.2012
General High School(Grade 19.80/20) Zakynthos, Greece, 2001-7
Dezeen Magazine , ‘ARCHITECTURE IN GREECE 47/2013’ Magazine, Greek architects and Heliarch websites, ‘Architectural Exhibition, Benaki Museum, Athens’, ‘Ghost Project, Mikser Festival, Belgrade’, ‘B-pro show, Bartlett School, UCL, London’.
Apolytirion, Graduated 1st
Professional experience
references
Architectural Ass. Part II
Mr Daniel Widrig
Mrs Mary Skiada
Architect, Designer Tutor, Bartlett, UCL, London http://www.danielwidrig.com/ address: 43 White Post Lane, London, E9 5EN number : +44 (0)78 2465 5249
Architect, Designer Director, Athens, Greece http:// maryskiada.gr/ address: 53 Focionos Negri Str., Athens , Greece number : (+30) 210 8219720
02.2016 - present
J Foster Architects, London
Responsibilities: Architectural & structural Design, Building regulation study, meeting with clients and suppliers, Design & construction, 2 residential projects in 3 months (3 Storey House, Greenwich, London - under construction- and 120 sqm Flat, Charlotte Road, Shoreditch, London - under construction-)
Index
MArch project, Bartlett, UCL, London, UK 01 PLEX-E Project BARTLETT, London, UK Research & Design project
Academic projects, NTUA, Athens, Greece 02
03
Theatre complex
Moving City
NTUA, Athens, Greece Research study & Diploma Thesis Project
NTUA, Athens, Greece Architectural Design studio 9
04
05
Modern Art Museum
Residential Complex
NTUA, Athens, Greece Architectural Design studio 7&8
NTUA, Athens, Greece Architectural Design studio 4
Professional work 06
07
08
3 Storey House, London, Uk
3 Bedroom Flat, London, Uk
Patio, Greece
Architectural and structural Design Greenwich, London, UK
Architectural and structural Design Shoreditch, London, UK
Architectural and structural Design Athens, Greece
09
10
Residential Complex, Greece
Seating object, Belgrade
Architectural and structural Design Athens, Greece
Ghost Project Prize, Mikser Festival, Belgrade Art Exhibition, 2014
Competitions / Workshops 11
12
Urban Box
Parametric design
2nd prize award, national competition of Innovative Ideas 3rd prize award, Hellenic Academic Competition
Jewelry and abstract design Bartlett School, UCL
MArch project, Bartlett, UCL
Project type: MArch Design Project Cluster 6: Widrig D., Bassing S., Hahm S. Date: 2014-2015
Design project, Bartlett, UCL, London Master of Architecture, Graduate Architectural Design program
PLEX- E Project
The rules used in the weaving patterns are digitally reconstructed into an integrated system of lines, in which the lines are connected through the technique of bifurcation, tangent and by forming knots. Thus, the Y, X-node and the tangent are the parent configurations that form the entire network. The research in these connections of lines leads us to form and design a system of linear components that transformed from simple lattice components to braided and branching lines according to the structural needs.
Lattice typologies parallel lines bundles crossing lines, knots braiding double braiding overlapping braiding branching
double branching
overlapping branching
PURPOSE Through the collaboration of innovative computing and fabrication techniques, the Plex(e) project tries to fathom the spatial values of systems of lines in order to give its own response to the spatial problems of our society by proposing a continuous, dynamic, adaptable and efficient architecture that will follow the accelerating changes of our life.
components (simple)
results
components (complex)
results
Furniture scale CHAIR design
basic structure
LATTICE structure
increase complexity
Going into a more complex chair design, we looked at the famous Panton Chair for its simple but effective guide curves. Using similar logic of this chair, we managed to divide the design in layers. The first layer of the thick tubes are used to create structure stability. The second layer, which uses the thinner tubes creates the chair’s surfaces that are also generated by the agent based simulator.
CHAIR I perspective view
Realising the importance of the human body in regards to the seating object through physical modelling, we re-evaluated the efficiency of the chair through the use of the surface patterns and how the body would mould into it. We also tried to minimise the use of tubes for the legs as illustrated from the physical model, after applying concrete, it has made it thicker and over stable which made the model heavier than it should be.
CHAIR physical model
Architectural scale
Column Studies these columns are designed with the same process as described above and apart from lattice and surface patterns. The combination of the lattice and surfaces vary in density and form complex geometries with braided lines, branching patterns, bundles and various in type surface patterns (single surface, double surfaces,ornaments).
sections
Architectural scale observatory The structure of the observatory is developed in three levels. A round staircase connects the floors in section and shape a helix movement between the columns. It is a composition that shaped through the hierarchies that followed in our design (bundles, braids, branches) and combines the different scales regarding to the spatial needs of its element.
Architectural scale final proposal
main idea, diagrams
plan first level
roof system
column - ceiling
staircases
The final proposal constitutes a composition of different geometries that shape floors which are connected through staircases and columns. All the parts of proposal (tripods, staircases, etc) follow the basic design rules that were mentioned above such as braiding branching and bundles. The plan is developed in a 90 degrees angle that is symmetrical. The main entrances are connected through elongated corridors vertically. This constitutes the main movement through the building.
Academic projects, NTUA, Athens, Greece
Irodeion Theatre
Parthenon Dionyso’s Theatre
Acropolis Museum Philopappos Hill
Diploma Project, NTUA Theatre complex in Koukaki, Athens, Greece
Theatre complex
Site
Project type: Diploma Project Ass. Professor Gyftopoulos S., Ass.Professor Tsiraki S. Date: 2012-2013 Location: Koukaki, Athens, Greece
site plan axes It is very important for us to find an available plot of land in the urban area of Athens, which will be near recreational and cultural facilities. The reason for this is that the vicinity of the theatre complex with other public regions helps in designing an organized web of public facilities in an urban space. We have chosen this particular site based on the advantage of its proximity to Philopappos Hill, a well-known tourist area.
1
2
design system
3
The main idea of the design of the complex stems from the creative combination of the triangular plan of the site area, the setting of an eye-catching structure in the most acute angle of the triangle and the structures of the neoclassical facades. As regards the building itself, Filopappos street becomes the basic axis around which the theatre complex is assembled.
neoclassical facades
enclose the remain facades
deisgn system with walls
movement diagram
theatrical spaces
section sketches
plan sketches
section along the Hill
3D digital model, perspective view
plan
top floor
Unlike most theatres, this one includes two open public squares that stand at different heights so as to have access to the ground level of Filopappos street and a higher level of Panaitoliou street respectively. The connection between these two squares is achieved through an open staircase. The upper level square can alternatively be used as an open stage for an open proscenium theatre that is placed in the most acute angle of the site area. The design of the theatre cells necessitates the construction of a rough-concrete, freestanding wall along the Panaitoliou street, which filters the sound and the light from outdoors and controls people’s access to the building. This wall, therefore, encloses the volumes of the composition, which basically consists of the followings: Three theatrical boxes(two of which are designed to be behind the historical facades and the other one is a four-level tower that serves different public functions, such as the entrance hall, the bar, and the library. An underground proscenium theatre, set in the most acute angle of the site area. A web of horizontal structures, which connects the theatre cells, the theatre cells with the tower, the interior uses of the building with the squares and the open spaces of the building with the city. It is an architectural element that plays a connecting role for the composition and links the private and the public.
levels & volumes
Perspective Section
plans
0 & 1st level
section cc
section aa
section bb
plan
plan
proscenium theater seating place stage movement section dd
west elevation
experimental theater
section cc
underground proscenium theater Because of the different spatial qualities that our composition presents, we place 3 kinds of theatrical cores inside one building. The character of the theaters vary depending on the plan, the section and the typology of its space. The theatrical cells can adjust to the various needs of its theatrical play and the willing of the directors. Each of them is designed in order to be flexible and able to change the position of the stage and the seating area, changing the conditions of the theatrical play.
physical models
Instabul, Turkey
Project type: Urban Design Project Studio 9: Ass. Professor Kourkoulas A.,
Architectural Design 9a, NTUA Strategies of design in the metropolitan centers of the 21st century
Moving City
Ass.Professor Vozani A. Date: 2011 Location: Instabul, Turkey
This project is an urban design proposal in the old center of Instabul, Karakoy. In front of the seaside area of Vosporos, we designed a wooden structure with some concrete elements (buildings and strong movement axes) on top of the sea. The direction of the project is based on the urban axes and enhances the verticality of the city landscape. On top of the platform, four buildings from the old town are renovated and attached to the new environment. Four new building structures for housing are built on the coastal front. The morphology of the buildings is based on the shipping structures. They have five levels in height and contains apartments in the upper levels and common uses(cafes and shops) at the groungfloor.
link cultural centers enhance vertical axes continuous coastal front new transportation network
main principles
urban planning opens to the sea
general plan
The wooden platform is the basement for two elongated market places and one area for aquatic plants in the centre of the composition. The four housing buildings are modern in design and look like ships that have anchored at the platform. The metal sheets on the elevation of the buildings play the protective role for the privacy of the tenants.
perspective view, digital model
plans
3rd floor
section aa
2nd floor
a
1st floor
a
physical model
Architectural Design Studio 7 & 8, NTUA Structural analysis and Design Project
Modern Art Museum
Project type: Cultural large scale building Studio 7 & 8 : Ass. Professor Tsiraki S., Ass. Professor Karadhmas k.
Date: 2010-2011 Location: Piraeus, Athens, Greece
The purpose of the project is to design a museum, where people could wonder around freely. A quite spacious, central square has been placed at the
01 from the city
to the sea
centre of the composition, which links the one side of the plot with the other. The square has two open sides [entrances] and two closed sides [concrete walls]. The openings on the surfaces of the walls are used as entrances to the interior space of the museum. The most important element in this composition is a 21m. high, retaining, concrete wall, which is at the back of the plot. Our wish to connect the levels 0.00 and +21.00 in section led us to put a complex group of volumes and external, freely used staircases, which enclose the central square.
digital diagrams
02 central square - main movements
03 volumes of different heights
first floor plan
top view plan
ground floor plan
section AA
south elevation
perspective views of 3D model
Architectural Design 4, NTUA Structural analysis and Design Project
Residential Complex
main idea: volumes escalating in height
Project type: Residence Studio 4: Prof. Mpiris T. Date: 2009 Location: Kerameikos, Athens, Greece
The residential complex is located in Gazi, Athens. The main theme of the design is to connect three units, while ensuring privacy for three households, each with its own lifestyle. The concept of the design comes from the Lego toy. The structure of the building follows three parameters: Firstly, all the houses (three separate residential cells) must be orientated in that way that the front facades are on the south. Secondly, there is a central, open-space in the heart of the site, where all the entrances are located. Thirdly, the volumes of the composition are different in height in order to absorb the sunlight. Rough concrete has been used for the walls, the ceilings and the floors.
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odels
al m of physic
physical model, scale 1:50
plans, 2nd and 3rd levels
A
A
plan, ground floor
perspective view, digital model
section AA
Professional work
Project type: Professional work, London Design and Re - construction 3 Storey House (under construction) Date: 2016 Location: Greenwich, London, UK
3 Storey House in London
Architectural and structural Design Greenwich, London, UK
site & proposal
This project is a house in Greenwich, London that is transformed to get a 3rd floor and an extension on the ground floor. The house changes internally completely and only two common rooms are kept in the original Victorian style at the front side of the site. On the ground floor, a wc is placed under the new staircase construction and an open plan kitchen, designed with a glazed roof extension. On the first floor, there are two bedrooms with the family bathroom and a master bedroom with a ensuit bathroom is on the second floor. An suspended airy staircase links the bedroom levels and rooflights give the necessary light to the master bedroom and the staircase spaces. The design process extends to the stage F-construction details level in scale 1:5. The house is now under construction.
perspective section
bedroom 1
details
master bedroom
bedroom 2
kitchen
perspective section
Project type: Professional work, London Interior Design and Renovation 3 Bedroom Flat (under construction) Date: 2016 Location: Charlotte Road, Shoreditch, UK
3 Bedroom Flat in London
Architectural and structural Design Shoreditch, London, UK
This project is a 120sqm apartment, located in Shoreditch, London and transformed from a 2 bedroom to a 3 bedroom flat with 3 ensuits. The interior design that suggested, uses the existing huge windows and places the bedrooms along them. The bathrooms are placed at the back side of the flat. The common space (kitchen- living room) is covering the corner of the flat that has a great strret view of the old street and gets plenty of sunlight. The client asked for a solution of three seperate studios (bedrooms+ensuits) that can be rent to housemates or family members. The design process is extended through construction details (stage F) for the partition walls, floors, ceilings, joinery and bathroom and kitchen furnitures. The selected choice is now under construction.
perspective sketch bedroom 1
plan bedroom 2 bedroom 1
ensuit 1
ensuits 2&3
bedroom 3
perspective render bedroom 3
perspective render kitchen
perspective render ensuit 1
Project type: Professional work Design and construction Patio Date: 2013 Location: Chalandri, Athens, Greece
photos of the project
Patio in Chalandri
Architectural and structural Design Athens, Greece
The design of the project lies in the use of physical materials like wood and stones that can transfer the sense of the nature at the terrace space. The Patio is designed according to the needs of a three member family. One seating area is placed at the centre of the space and around it many spaces for trees and plants are located to create a colourful atmosphere. It constitutes a low budget and quick in construction project (one month) that gave us the chance to design and construct our own furnitures (seating spaces) and spaces for plants. Metallic elements, such as the railings and the pipes, are placed to create a contrast with the wood.
plan, measurements of space
plan, design proposal
photos of the project
levels and volumes
final structure
stages of building re-use
Architectural and structural Design Athens, Greece
Residential Complex in Chalandri
basic skeleton
Project type: Professional work Re-use study of house Date: 2013-14 Location: Chalandri, Athens, Greece The design of the project is based on the given skeleton structure. The limitations of the budget and the strict building skeleton didn’t allow us to re-shape the general shape of the building. But, inside, we designed three apartments with great autonomy. Each of them has individual entrance and one parking area. The two of them are smaller in scale and developed in a two level composition (apartment b & c) and the other one is located on the third level. The terrace on the top floor is available to use from all the owners. The elevations are covered with stone in order to create a more traditional style that te owner asked for.
apartment a
apartment c
building analysis
apartment b
plan ground floor
perspective view, 3D model
Ghost Project Prize, Mikser Festival, Belgrade Art Exhibition, 2014
Saeting object
Project type: Professional work, DIY Project Pallet Chair, Ghost Project Prize Date: 2014 Location: Belgrade, Serbia
material used tools used
1 pallet pencil, ruler, screw driver, saw
time of design & build
10 hours
cost
20 euros
The design of the chair is based on the topology and the dimensions that one common pallet has. The goal for us was to design and construct a seating object by re using only one softwood pallet. We suggest the low cost project (20euros) as a commercial object that can be used even in public spaces and constructed easily (5-6 hours) from the users. The chair has moving the back and can be used as reclined chair.
construction drawings
physical mdel, scale 1:1
Competition/ Workshops
and participation in the program “ Innovative ideas� Ideas SEV 2015
Hellenic Architecture Competition 2011, 1st national competition of Innovative ideas 2013
Urban Box - 3rd prize
Project type: Professional work TWO prize awards and SEV program Date: 2011-2015 Location: Monastiraki square, Athens, Greece
Thinking about the structure of the box, the design of the project lies in how easy it is to asemble and transport, and its variability from a closed to an open structure. The basic structural form of the kiosk is based on a ring, which stands on a complex system of tubes.
transforming the box
One of the ring sides is elongated in order to obtain a wider surface than the others and serve as the front facade of the project. The ring structure consists of metallic sheets for the floor, the roof and the connecting wall between them and glass substitutes for the openings. As far as the environmental character of the kiosk is concerned, it is suggested that the front side face south to absorb the sunlight and control the heat. Therefore, metallic motorized louvers are placed in the openings of the front facade and metallic perforated triangular sheets in the openings of the other sides, so as to create a shading system on the glazed facades. The framework of the kiosk is made of aluminum. The structure of the ring has been designed in the spirit of prefab architecture. The aluminum framework Outside, is covered with wavy aluminium sheets Inside, is covered with smooth metallic sheets
main idea
steps of construction
open elevation
close elevation
Between these two layers the insulation is installed. The openings of the facades are based on a prefabricated system of aluminum frames and Plexiglas surfaces. The tube system consists of six tubes, facing different directions, which are connected with metallic unions. All the metallic elements of the kiosk are placed off the ground by five small concrete pillars, which support and straighten them, thus preventing water from leaking in.
perspective view, 3D render
7days Workshop, Parametric Design Bartlett School of Architectur, UCL, London, 2014
Jewelry Design
necklace
bracelet
aggregation typology 1 component During the first term in MArch program in Bartlett, the students came through a 7 days workshop to design a jewelry piece. My team used as a component the X shape and aggregated it with a series of commands (scaling, bending, rotating, mirroring) to produce some jewelry pieces. The typologies of the design patterns vary in typology and in scale.
aggregation typology 2
bracelet
aggregation typology 3
bracelet
aggregation typology 4
Abstract design, 3D model