Claire Gondon Portfolio 201504 by Claire Gondon

Claire Gondon Resume and Portfolio

Resume - Claire Gondon - Architect °° °° °° °° °° °° °° °° °°

Chinese work permit valid until Dec. 2015 Qualified registered architect International experience Experience leading a team of designers Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Enthusiastic, efficient, organized, pragmatic and solution-oriented Able to strike the balance between sophisticated design and practical implementation Advanced study in digital design High technical and architectural ambitions

Contact and info Contact

Date of birth

Current address

claire.gondon@gmail.com Skype ID : claire.gondon

May 5 , 1987

Nationality

Caoyuan Hutong 12-4-404 Dongzhimen Beixiaojie

+86 137 1642 7913

Belgian

Beijing 100013, China

Professional Experience WVA Architects - Project Architect - Team Leader

Beijing, China

°° Lead Designer/Team Leader of five architects and interior designers °° Various project scales include: spa resort, observation tower, various museum competitions, housing building, shopping mall refurbishment, large scale facade design and master planning °° Tasks ranking from schematic design to design development

Aug. 2013 - present

Atelier Quatr’a - Project Architect

Brussels, Belgium

°° Worked autonomously on several housing buildings and villas through the complete architectural process: contact with client and authorities, working from schematic design to the production of construction documents and on-site supervision

SAQ Architects - Architectural Designer °° Singularly assisted the principal architect in the development of retail in Hong Kong. °° Assessed and produced designs and drawings °° Responsible for 3D modeling (Rhino/grasshopper) and rendering (3DS Max)

CositeK - Technical Expert Assistant °° Technical diagnosis of building pathologies °° Determination pathological causes : structural disorder, water infiltration, thermal bridge ... °° Proposed technical solutions

Paczowski and Fritsh Architects - Architectural Intern

Mar. 2012 - July 2013

Brussels, Belgium Sep. 2011 - Feb. 2012

Brussels, Belgium July - Dec. 2010

Luxembourg July - Aug. 2009

Education Licensed architect

Brussels, Belgium

Registered at the Belgian Institute of Architects (Ordre des Architectes)

2013

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Barcelona, Spain

°° School of Architecture (Escola Tècnica Superior d’Arquitectura) °° Post-Graduate in Biodigital Architecture - Graduated with Honors °° Architecture approaches from biological and digital perspectives, leading to formulations of non-standard designs. Uses of new technologies in the production of architecture based on evolutionary processes, emerging systems, algorithms, parameters, scripts, etc °° 3D printing prototypes, Laser-cutting and CNC machine

Université Libre de Bruxelles

Jan. - Aug. 2011

Brussels, Belgium

°° School of Architecture (Institut Supérieur d’Architecture Victor Horta) °° Master in Architecture - Graduated with Honors

2005-2010

Helsinki University of Technology

Helsinki, Finland

°° Erasmus (Study abroad program) - Graduated with High Honors

2008-2009

Computer skills °° °° °° °° °°

AutoCAD VectorWorks Rhinoceros+Grasshopper 3D Studio Max SketchUp

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Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Microsoft Office Revit

Languages °° French °° English

Native °° Spanish Full professional proficiency °° Mandarin

Conversational Conversational

Publications °° WALKER, Connor, 32 “Discarded” Helsinki Guggenheim Proposals You Should Know About, ArchDaily °° SAUTÉ, Pierre, Claire, l’Architecture Contemporaine en 3D, L’Avenir du Luxembourg °° MAGAZINE ISSUE 564, Milk °° ESTÉVEZ, Alberto T. et al., International Conference Of Biodigital Architecture & Genetics, Alberto T. Estévez (ed.) °° City in Crisis Studio, Cambodia, Helsinki University of Technology °° Online Portfolio

Dec. 19th, 2014 March 25th, 2014 May 9th, 2012 2011 2009 2015

Observation Tower Project Architect - Team Leader Firm WVA Architects - CN Location Zhuhai, China Date 2014 Type Competition - 3d Prize Size 2.400 sqm - 100 m high The Peak of Gathering Sceneries was conceptualized as a three-dimensional flow in which three bodies were woven together to create the tower. The metaphor of the three roads and the three rivers are shaped into a mountain that refers to the Jianfeng Mountain across the river. Among two of the elements are bridges that connect a smaller island designated as part of the park and the other one linking the other side, allowing a continuous promenade along the river. The buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bottom three levels house tourist and retail units, while the tower hosts a series of viewing platforms which look unto the river, mountains, and roads. The vertical landscape created on the platforms refers to a re-interpretation of the Chinese Mountain and Water Painting, creating a unique experience of Chinese traditional pagoda behind a parametrically patterned faĂ§ade of an abstract Mountain and Water theme perforated metal screen.

Concept diagrams

View from the island

View from the bridge

Entrance

Facade design concept

Top view

Helsinki Guggenheim Museum Project Architect - Team Leader Firm WVA Architects - CN Location Helsinki, Finland Date 2014 Type Competition Size 14.000 sqm The Ark of Art - Named for its ship-like structure, this design splits its envelope between counterpointing materials: a wooden faรงade facing the sea, and a copper faรงade facing the city. Both of these materials are commonly used in Finnish construction, and both act as a brise-soleil. The exposed Finnish Larch ribs of the seaside envelope are spaced for maximum access to indirect sunlight. The uncommon appearance of the exterior makes the design a landmark of the city, and a major site for pedestrian traffic. To accommodate this, the sidewalks and bike paths are widened, as well as a footbridge over the adjacent roadway, connecting the museum to the nearby park. The Ark is set on a podium that holds conference rooms and other administrative functions for the building. Upon entering, visitors find that the gallery levels are terraced back from the sea, allowing for uninterrupted views of the ocean and the Helsinki skyline. A restaurant on the rooftop museum gives a similar, if not more spectacular panoramic view of the surrounding city.

Concept diagrams

Views from the park

Entrance

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Aide Apartment Refurbishment Project Architect - Team Leader Firm WVA Architects - CN Location Beijing, China Date 2013 Type Schematic Design + Design development Size 9.900 sqm With the completion of the Taikooli pedestrian shopping street designed by Kengo Kuma, Sanlitunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neighborhood quickly upgraded, becoming the most popular commercial district in Beijing, and foreigners favorite place to live. Built in 1995, Aide Apartment is one of the first service apartments in the core area of Sanlitun. Following the pace of the city changes, the owner decided to have the entire faĂ§ade and the interior spaces redesigned. WVA decided to enlarge the existing ventilation patio in between the structure, allowing natural light into the interior spaces. Enclosed by frosted glass bricks, the new patios light the original dark corridors and bathrooms while preserving privacy. The fixed furniture enclosing the structure and the single curved ceiling give a contemporary touch to the interiors. The stone faĂ§ade gives the building its intended sober aspect while becoming a symbol of high-end service apartments in Sanlitun.

Fifth floor plan

7400

6500

C 8700

7400

7800

5300

4800

Terrace 天台/露台

Master Bedroom 主卧

Towel rack 毛巾架

Radiator 散热器

AC 空调

Bathroom 淋浴间/洗漱间

AC 空调

Balcony 阳台

Radiator 散热器

Master Bedroom 主卧

3900

Bathroom

Master Bedroom 主卧

1 Bedroom 62 ㎡一室一厅 62 ㎡

Master Bedroom 主卧

Technical Shaft

Kitchen 厨房

Balcony 阳台

240 L 620x720x960

2 Bedrooms 135 ㎡两室一厅 135 ㎡

Cable Equipment Room 弱电竖井

2 Bedrooms 94 ㎡两室一厅 94 ㎡ Dressing Room

Bathroom

淋浴间/洗漱间

Towel rack 毛巾架

Bedroom 次卧

Garbage Closet 垃圾处理间

Towel rack 毛巾架

Exhaust Vertical Shaft 消防竖井

Towel rack 毛巾架

Technical Shaft

Void 天井

Bathroom

Technical Shaft

淋浴间/洗漱间

Kitchen 厨房

Void 天井

Kitchen 厨房

衣帽间/换衣间

Towel rack 毛巾架

Restroom 卫生间

Electrical Equipment Closet 强电竖井

13.700

Void 天井

Kitchen 厨房

Towel rack 毛巾架

Void 天井

Kitchen 厨房

Towel rack 毛巾架

Bathroom

淋浴间/洗漱间

2 Bedrooms 117 ㎡两室一厅 117 ㎡

Kitchen 厨房

Towel rack 毛巾架

Bathroom

4500

AC 空调

Kitchen 厨房

Towel rack 毛巾架

Dressing Room 衣帽间 /换衣间

1 Bedroom 65 ㎡

1 Bedroom 63 ㎡

1 Bedroom 67 ㎡

2 Bedrooms 101 ㎡

一室一厅 65 ㎡

一室一厅 63 ㎡

一室一厅 67 ㎡

两室一厅 101 ㎡

4500

Technical Shaft

Towel rack 毛巾架

Kitchen 厨房

Technical Shaft

Void 天井

Bedroom 次卧

Radiator 散热器

Technical Shaft

6000

Towel rack 毛巾架

6000

Bathroom 淋浴间/洗漱间

5100

Radiator 散热器

1 Bedroom 64 ㎡一室一厅 64 ㎡

Radiator 散热器

A 240 L 620x720x960

AC 空调

Radiator 散热器

淋浴间/洗漱间

5100

Balcony 阳台

Radiator 散热器

Technical Shaft

Radiator 散热器 Towel rack 毛巾架

AC 空调

Kitchen 厨房

Void 天井

3900

AC 空调

Balcony 阳台

Technical Shaft

Radiator 散热器

Bedroom 次卧

Radiator 散热器

3900

Balcony 阳台

Master Bedroom 主卧

AC 空调

Master Bedroom 主卧

AC 空调

Balcony 阳台

Master Bedroom 主卧

AC 空调

Radiator 散热器

Bedroom 次卧

Master Bedroom 主卧

AC 空调

Balcony 阳台

AC 空调

Balcony 阳台

3b 7400

7800

7400

7800

5300

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Façade

10 m

Existing building

3 Bedrooms 144 m2 3 Bedrooms 122 m2 2 Bedrooms 124 m2 2 Bedrooms 115 m2 Holes

Building refurbishment

Apartment 5B

2 Bedrooms 107 m2

Corridor

Sanli Façade Design Project Architect – Team leader Firm WVA Architects - CN Date 2013 Type Schematic Design Location Beijing, China Size 80.000 sqm Located south of Beijing Ditan Park’s west gate, the old Sanli building was demolished years ago. The design is thought as a dialogue between the buildings massing and facade with the traditional entrance space of Ditan Park, which is a traditional architecture space in the city. The facade design refers therefore to the analysis of Ditan Park’s composition where its asymmetrical layout is intended to avoid confusion with royal places using symmetrical plan organization. “Smooth” and “balanced” are the main space features of Ditan Park. Using the park structure as a guideline for the massing of the building, a sun study has given the line for the facade. A variation of five frit glass panels is placed depending on the sunshine.

Site analysis

Concept diagrams

Housing Building - rue des Chartreux Project Architect Firm Atelier Quatrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a - BE Location Brussels, Belgium Date 2012 Type SD + DD + Construction Drawings Size 3.000 sqm Located in the heart of Brussels, the site is one of the few ones remaining empty. Due to its privileged location, the government followed the project closely, making the role of the architect a real chess game between the client, the government and the local association of neighbors. Toward the courtyard, the project offers a series of terraces, making the building progressively aligned with the neighboring buildings. The twenty-four apartments house one to three bedrooms and offer large living rooms and comfortable terraces. The two shops located on the ground floor operate independently.

AA Section

Elevation

First floor plan

Third floor plan

Fifth floor plan

Sixth floor plan

Lee Flagship Store Architectural Assistant Firm SAQ Architects - BE Location Hong Kong Date 2011 Type Schematic Design + Design development Size 300 sqm This project entailed the design of a flagship store for LEE in Hong Kong, and allowed us to transform a brand into a three-dimensional experience. The multiple touch panels offer a new way to approach LEE products. While following the Buddy Lee Cornice, the customer discovers the different interactive spaces of the store.

Floor plan EE Section Stock

Ventilation System

HP LD4210

Denim Racks & Media Wall

Faรงade

Central room

Central Alley

Buddy Lee Cornice

HP LD4210

Counter Area

Back

DD Section Cockloft Stock

EE Section 1:25 21/02/2012

Central Room

HP LD4210

k Alley

Personnel Area

HP LD4210

Central Room

Counter Area

Entrance Alley

Publication in Hong Kong magazine Milk

Lee旗艦店之設計導賞 by

ENDY

作為品牌於香港的首間旗艦店，Lee絕對重視是次企劃。座落於銅鑼灣白沙道此一潮流集中點的Lee旗艦店可說相當突出，一貫的黑色主調突出了品牌的鮮明印象，但更值得留意的，是Lee旗艦店的目標，並不止於作為一所服裝專門店那麼簡單，而是以品牌一向鼓吹對城市生活、對丹寧的熱情之理念，再結合藝術、錄像於一身的 FLAGSHIP STORE。作為經典的牛王品牌，Lee向以引入由丹寧出發作延伸的生活概念/ 精神見稱，就像本季度品牌便再度引入一種丹寧之獨一無二的原始印象。未經洗濯的牛仔布會隨年月間的磨損而在顏色、質感上有所改變，是以同樣的丹寧落到不同的人之手上都會有不同的效果，變得獨一無二，這也是DENIM之最真實本質。此一意念亦正正是 Lee旗艦店要表達的一大題旨，故店內的很多設計、陳設，都有對物料及丹寧的獨特TEXTURE作回應。例如店內以水泥、磁磚、原木、生鐵等原材料為本，由它們隨時間而磨蝕，每天一點一滴地改變店舖的面貌，這與 Lee牛仔褲的懷舊過程同出一轍。今回找來一樣熱愛丹寧跟藝術的周國賢擔綱導賞員，跟我們解構旗艦店內之設計種種！

「其實DENIM是我最喜歡的服飾之一，亦曾經擁有過很多不同款式的牛仔系列，而且也會留意很多牛仔品牌或丹寧系列的新品消息。是以這次Lee的首間旗艦店登陸，還宣告與藝術拉上關係，讓我更有興趣知道更多品牌及牛仔服、丹寧之種種。今天到來旗艦店內看見的藝術裝置如MEDIA WALL、純白BUDDY LEE、浮雲般的佈置，覺得很IMPRESSIVE、很特別，亦讓我想起從前修讀藝術課的日子。雖知道每個品牌背後的理念、藝術氣質都值得細味、欣賞，所以這裡的細心設計絕對值得慢慢觀賞！」

INTERACTIVE PANEL ENDY：「我覺得這個MEDIA WALL是成功的，因為有關品牌的種種都可以在這裡查看得到，而且這TOUCH SCREEN功能就更絕對切合我們這一代人現今的習慣了。」 6個具TOUCH SCREEN功能的獨立INTERACTIVE PANEL組合成一個輕易吸引入場人士注視的MEDIA WALL，除了可查看品牌歷史、最新系列等資料外，顧客更可透過互動PANEL揀選一套自己的丹寧配襯，打造一套獨一無二的造型。

101 CHECK SHIRT ＄1,390 GREY TEE ＄390 SKINNY JEANS ＄790

48hours Workshop Student Project School Universitat International de Catalunya Location Barcelona, Spain Studio Alessio Erioli + Aref Maksoud Date 2011 Efficiency and performance in the natural world are the result of processes of emerging systems i.e. the whole being more than the sum of its parts. Those systems take place at every scale in our world: from the brain to the human body and even to cities. This key concept used with a computer enables to create generative forms evolving along the design process.

Emerging system Step 1 Base component and parametric sliders

Emerging system Step 3 Transformation

Emerging system Step 2 Snapshot

Floral Obsession Student Project School Universitat International de Catalunya Location Barcelona, Spain Studio Matias del Campo + Sandra Manninger Date 2011 This workshop explored the floral condition as a matter of design in architecture: going from the topological conditions of the flower, to the surface articulations and finally to the coloration and various chromatic effects of the petals mainly. The main point was to explore modern approaches of architecture through nature, investigating the potentials of efficient surfaces and the economy of form.

Flower analysis

Aggregation concept (by Ryan Bostic)

Laser-cutting and gluing

Pattern concept and variation (by Claire Gondon)

A5 pattern

Coloration gradient

Final result

B5 pattern

Metaphysics and Computation Genetic Algorithms : The Library of Itself Student Project School Universitat International de Catalunya Location Barcelona, Spain Studio Karl S. Chu Date 2011 A library of itself contains and expresses its own information. In this sense, the distinction between contents and container vanishes. The organization came from the logic of the system. The objective is to develop a sense for the system to be used as a basis. Then this logic is used to propagate the database, the whole creating a system of self-propagation and transfer.

Project process

Circulation system

Spaces distribution

Narrative Cosmospiral is the library of the universe. It contains all information, all the secrets, which are spread, hidden, even buried in the environment the library creates. All these secrets are connected and interwoven. There is more than one path that will guide someone on his or her quest to learn, discover, and know. The paths are long, so long that they seem endless. They constantly fork, turn and dive, leading to clear or crooked lanes, they guide every man who enters the space. At the same time, he can feel disoriented, not knowing the way, or even just how to orient himself anymore. All along the paths, there are successions of rooms, varying in shape, size, materiality, openings, and lighting, going from darkness to brightness. Every room is depending on the preceding one, marking a strict distinction some times, or progressive evolution. These pieces distributed along the paths hide wonders, some discover them, others just pass by without even knowing how to apprehend them. The library is extremely logical, it hides its own information. Everything can be read through its genes and their combination, however, for an unexpert eye, Cosmospiral would look as confusing as a labyrinth. You just have to have to instructions, the map leading to the right places. However, when someone becomes lost, that is when the library reveals its most unexpected places containing the most advanced knowledge, the most incredible and fascinating discoveries. But be careful dreamer! The spiral is as much evil as perfect, once in it, it can retain you with its charm. It represents all your dreams, all your fantasies, like your worst nightmares.

Contemporary Art Museum Student Project School UniversitĂŠ Libre de Bruxelles Location Brussels, Belgium Studio Francis Metzger Date 2010 The aim of the project was, on one hand, to propose a new entrance for the Modern Art Museum located in the underground and on the other hand, to extend the existing building for contemporary exhibitions. The entrance is a signal in the city and the building advertisement for what it hosts. The interior is organized so as to have different views from one floor to another and on the city.

Massing study

Transversal section

View toward the entrance