COSTIN MORARU visual arts portfolio
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COSTIN MORARU address phone email date of birth
Aleea Negru Voda, Nr. 2, Bl. C4, Sc. 2, Ap. 60, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania (+4)0729.134.618 office@costinm.com March 12, 1988
EDUCATION 2007-2013
“Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urban Planning Bucharest, Romania Integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree (RIBA I, RIBA II), major in Architecture *diploma project showcased in the U.A.U.I.M gallery, shortlisted for RIBA submission
2003-2007
“Constantin Carabella” National College Targoviste, Romania Baccalaureate Degree, major in mathematics and computer science
WORK EXPERIENCE 2010-present
CostinM.com, owner: brand development, visual identity design, content creation, social media management; noted clients: McLaren | Lee Cooper | Ellos.co.uk | Very.co.uk | Superdry; mentions: DETAILS magazine | H&M Deutschland | JOY | AndreeaRaicu.ro;
2010-present
Visual artist, freelance: graphic designer, illustrator, event planner, photographer;
2012-2013
Casa Carol53, historic landmark rehabilitation coordinator, event planner; contact: casacarol53@gmail.com | http://casacarol53.wordpress.com
2009-2011
SC BNC CRIS COM SRL: architecture design, landscape design, graphic design, interior design; contact: office@amenajarilocuridejoaca.ro | http://www.amenajarilocuridejoaca.ro noted clients: P.M.B. (Bucharest City Hall);
SKILLS computer skills
artistic skills
CAD software: Autodesk AutoCAD, 3DS Max; Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop | Lightroom | Illustrator | InDesign | PremierePro; Microsoft Office; Blogging platforms: Wordpress, Blogger; Corel DRAW; digital fabrication (laser cutting); hand drafting and modeling; traditional art (graphite, watercolor, pastels, collage, murals); photography (digital); certificate in computer science project management classes digital photo retouching classes classical theatre lessons
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY first language excellent good
Romanian English French 3
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CONTENTS ARCHITECTURE selected works
ASSAN’S MILL | center for exhibitions, events & retail
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DALI’S ELEPHANTS | expo center
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BALANCE | collective housing
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CULTURES COLLIDING | cultural center
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CAFE ANDRE | interior design
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ORIZONT PARK | park design
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DEALU MONASTERY | survey
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TRADITIONAL IEUD HOMESTEAD | survey
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ART & GRAPHICS selected works
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PHOTOGRAPHY selected works
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ASSAN’S MILL | reconnecting with local traditions program project type location mentors date
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CENTER FOR EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS & RETAIL ACADEMIC | DIPLOMA PROJECT BUCHAREST, ROMANIA octavian NECULAI, codina DUSOIU 2013/ 6th year of study “Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urbanism” Bucharest
An Open Air Bazaar
A Museum of Traditional Fairs
Șezãtoare - An Updated Concept
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objective/context
general presentation
Assan’s Mill is one of the oldest and most valuable industrial landmarks still left standing in Bucharest. After a series of fires, it is left abandoned and in the verge of being demolished. The project aims at reactivating the site as a center that revolves around traditional crafts, strongly playing into the strong, lasting bond between Assan’s Mill and the surrounding area. By using modern day adaptive re-use techniques, the project aims at revisiting and updating local customs, striving towards bringing back the environment that was part of Bucharest’s essence. One of the project’s main concerns is to take advantage of the site’s layout, comprised of multiple, separate, buildings, in order to create spaces that work great individually but also complement each other, creating a rich, immersive user experience. The project focuses on a fist stage of development for the site, the reuse and extension of the site’s valuable buildings - essentially creating a core structure that truly captures the overall vision. AXONOMETRIC PROJECTION
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ASSAN’S MILL | A TIMELINE visualizing the site’s lasting bond with it’s surroundings
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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An Open Air Bazaar
Only the external brick walls of the original, nineteenth century mill remain. It now becomes a multipurpose space. When it’s empty, the building becomes an exhibit in itself. When in hosts events, such as a bazaar focused on hand made products and traditional techniques, it becomes a place full of life. A steel support system is set in place, with a roof covered with Efte waterproof netting, providing a clear perception over the original structure and what’s new.
FACADES
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN
A Museum Of Traditional Fairs
The former grain silo now hosts a museum of traditional Romanian fairs - a look back at their evolution and contribution to Romanian culture throughout history. The ground and first floor host a D.I.Y. shop and a specialty bookstore, focused on traditional craftsmanship techniques. The museum itself is located on the upper floor, a massive free space fit for large exhibitions.
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
1ST FLOOR PLAN 11
FACADES
SECTIONS
2ND FLOOR PLAN 12
4TH FLOOR PLAN
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Șezãtoare - an updated concept
“Șezãtoarea” is a Romanian tradition in which people gather to work, but also socialize. The building aims at revising that concept by creating fluent, communicative spaces geared towards traditional cratfsmanship. The building’s core consists of a series of interconnected workshops combined with spaces for socializing.
SECTIONS
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FACADES
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
2ND FLOOR PLAN
4TH FLOOR PLAN 15
DALI’S ELEPHANTS program project type location mentor date
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EXPO CENTER ACADEMIC BUCHAREST, ROMANIA octavian NECULAI 2011/ 5th year of study “Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urbanism” Bucharest
objective/context general presentation
Situated in Bucharest’s East city limit, the site must become a focal point for the town’s future development. The proposed architectural program is an expo center, meant to attract both the city’s residents as well as tourists. Having little to no adjacent constructions, the site may be viewed as a blank slate and the perfect opportunity for a more conceptual approach. Inspired by Salvador Dali’s surrealism, the proposition strives towards establishing a connection between different parts of the city’s outer limits, making them collide into a central area. The complex combines organic forms with severe straight lines under an industrial aesthetic, highlighting 3 experimental spaces - Dali’s elephants.
SITE PLAN 17
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SOUTH FACADE
1ST FLOOR 20
WEST FACADE
EAST FACADE
EAST FACADE SECTION
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BALANCE program project type location mentor date
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COLLECTIVE HOUSING ACADEMIC BUCHAREST, ROMANIA emil BARBU POPESCU 2010/ 3rd year of study “Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urbanism” Bucharest
SITE PLAN
objective/context general presentation
A former industrial lot in Bucharest’s city center must be transformed into a collective housing project. The site is constrained by an existing building, as well as multiple blind walls from adjacent lots. The proposed layout draws inspiration from the site’s characteristics - the blind walls are used as generators for the playful volumetry. The lot’s industrial origins are also referenced by the aesthetic. However, for a project that involves housing, green spaces are desirable, so the solution sets a balance between construted and free spaces.
GROUND FLOOR 25
1ST FLOOR
2ND FLOOR
3RD FLOOR
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4TH FLOOR
SECTION
CONSTRUCTIVE DETAIL
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CULTURES COLLIDING program project type location mentor date
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CULTURAL CENTER ACADEMIC BUCHAREST, ROMANIA octavian NECULAI 2012/ 5th year of study “Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urbanism” Bucharest
SITE PLAN
CONCEPT COLLAGE
objective/context general presentation
The project is defined by new beginnings. Following the demolition of several buildings, a now vacant plot of land in the center of Bucharest must be home to a new cultural center. The project must pay tribute to the history and tradition that surrounds it. A transparent, almost invisible, ground floor allows people from different social circles to come together and interact, while the upper levels feature an auditorium and multiple experimental spaces and workshops, in order for various artists to be able to use them as a means of teaching their trade to others. A 50m observation tower becomes both a signal for what’s hopefully to become a landmark, as well as a reflection on the project’s surroundings.
CONCEPT
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EAST FACADE
WEST FACADE
SECTION
GROUND FLOOR
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CAFE ANDRE program project type location date
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INTERIOR DESIGN CLIENT Grant Shopping Center - Soseaua Virtutii, Nr. 148, sector 6, BUCHAREST, ROMANIA 2010
objective/context
general presentation
Complete redesign and rebranding for a local cafe in Bucharest, Romania. The clients were looking for a fresh new look that would carry the venue and it’s clientele from day to evening, as well as an updated visual identity. The project also included creating original art and custom made furniture. Inspired by POP ART and pop culture, the proposed layout brings forth a retro, yet still modern vibe, aimed at a young clientele. Earthtones are used for the main color palette and are paired with vibrant accents and colorful light fixtures. The furnishings were all custom made in order to best fill the space, and original artwork was painted in order to give the space a unique look.
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FURNITURE DESIGN
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ORIZONT PARK program project type location date
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PARK DESIGN CLIENT (P.M.B. | Bucharest City Hall) Drumul Taberei, BUCHAREST, ROMANIA 2011
objective/context
general presentation
Being one of the largest cities in Romania, Bucharest must always remain cautios when it comes to it’s continuously diminishing parks and recreational spaces. Situated in Drumul Taberei - a residential area, the site will primarily be used by the people living in it’s vicinity, and must be equiped for residents of all ages. The proposed layout defines several focal points scattered thorughout the beautiful green urban retreat, surrounded by collective housing. Each spot is meant to be used by a different age group: from children’s playgrounds to chess tables and even a dog park.
1 MAIN PARK 2 DOG PARK 3 CHESS TABLES
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DEALU MONASTERY program project type location date
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SURVEY ACADEMIC TARGOVISTE, ROMANIA 2012/ 5th year of study “Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urbanism” Bucharest
objective/context general presentation
Romania’s rich cultural heritage sets the premise of this survey. Using both traditional and digital tools, this projects sets out to document one of the country’s historical monuments. One of the most representative and valuable architectural programs of Romania are religious establishment, thus the focus of the project will be a church. Dealu Monastery is situated just outside Targoviste, Romania - a city in the South of Romania. This 15th century landmark, situated atop a hill is both a functioning monastery as well as a turist attraction and it’s preservation is key. The monument has to be accurately measured and all signs of damage, visible or pending, must be documented.
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WEST FACADE 42
CROSS SECTIONS DECORATIVE DETAILS
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SOUTH FACADE
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TRADITIONAL IEUD HOMESTEAD program project type location mentor date
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SURVEY ACADEMIC IEUD, MARAMURES, ROMANIA florian STANCIU 2007/ 1st year of study “Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urbanism” Bucharest
MAING GATE, ELEVATION
objective/context general presentation
The purpose of this project was to familiarise students with traditional building techniques as well as surveying and hand drafting. It also involved a thorough study of books about traditional building and the way space and place are perceived in traditional communities. The first phase of the project was held in and around the Ieud household and it included measuring, photographing, on-site sketching and doing comparisons with other households in the museum. The second phase of the project was the hand drawing and rendering of all parts of the household, according to the measurements takenand the photographs and sketches done. The technique used was pen and ink rendering, with ink wash-out shading.
SITE, SOUTH ELEVATION
SITE PLAN 47
SOUTH ELEVATION
FURNISHED PLAN
ROOF 48
SECTION A-A’
PLAN
HAY SHED, ELEVATIONS 49
ART & GRAPHICS selected works
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“SUMMER’S END” EXPO&SALE project type technique date
CLIENT (photography, graphics, event planning) DIGITAL 2013 51
LA VITA E VELO | WALL MURAL project type technique date 52
CLIENT (MURAL & INTERIOR DESIGN) TRADITIONAL, COFFEE & WATERCOLORS 2012
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LANA DEL REY project type technique date 54
SELF INITIATED DIGITAL 2012
NIGHTWING project type technique date
SELF INITIATED DIGITAL INKING 2013 55
BORDINCA project type technique date 56
CLIENT (product design) DIGITAL 2013
CAT SKIRT project type technique date
CLIENT DIGITAL, laser printed and sewn on skirt 2012 57
PHOTOGRAPHY selected works
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STREET STYLE project type technique date
PHOTOGRAPHY / RETOUCHING DIGITAL 2013 59
STREET STYLE project type technique date 60
PHOTOGRAPHY / RETOUCHING DIGITAL 2013
SARTO | MADE TO MEASURE project type technique date
CLIENT DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY / RETOUCHING 2012 61
AVANPREMIERE GALA project type technique date 62
RUNWAY SHOW DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY / RETOUCHING 2011
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