Architectural Portfolio by cristiangolumbeanu

Works Architectural Portfolio Selected Cristian Golumbeanu

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Academic Study - Third Year of University Walthamstow (Willow House) 2022-2023

Personal Project - Summer Project Improving & Testing 2021-2022

Practice Experience - Ongoing Project Smith & Newton Architects Ltd 2023-2024

Technical Studies - University Work Willow House, Walthamstow/ Ekkharthof Community Building Lengwil, Switzerland 2021-2023

Academic Study - Third Year of University

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Facade Concept Sketches

General Concept Sketches

Location: Willow House, Walthamstow, London, United Kingdom. Duration of Project: Three weeks Motivation: Improve a rapidly expanding residential area.

Sketches of concept design and thought process. My design was influenced by the seminar my colleagues and I had to present. Following Anna Puigjaner’s definition regarding what repair is in “Some Notes About Repair”, I went through many stages of design before finally settling on a final proposal. She describes and categorises in her own words and opinion what repair is. My proposal also responds to the needs of the citizens in the neighbourhood. After researching and interviewing a couple of people in the area, I got some answers regarding what is needed.

My project also proved to be more challenging than my previous proposals, as I had to re-use the existing building on site. Although we were allowed to do anything to the existing building I wanted to use as much as possible of what is already there. Unfortunately, as I found out later, I could only keep the existing structure of the building. This was the best decision in regards to the cost and overall environmental impact.

Interior Concept Sketches

After following some ideas from Anna Puigjaner, and doing some research regarding the surrounding area, I decided to expand my idea and take some new inspiration, especially for the intended purpose pf the building and the interior of the proposal.

Sketches of Proposal. The purpose of my building is inspired by Peckham Levels. Through my research I have found that the area lacks a public place where people can meet, work or relax. There is an outdated library south of Willow House, and unfortunately William Morris Gallery is struggling. This lead for me to assign each floor a different purpose that the neighbourhood might need or use. After many attempts there are traces where you can see that the design is inspired by Seagram Building by Mies Van Der Rohe and Novartis Campus Fabrikstrasse 6 by Peter Markli.

G ro u n d f l o o r p ro p o s a l , 1 : 2 0 0 w i t h immediate surroundings. After all the research and sketches, this is the final proposal I came up with.

Elevations 1:200 with context of proposal. Building on my ground floor proposal, and ideas from the sketches, the proposal is finally starting to take shape.

East Elevation

South Elevation

In order for my project to progress, I had to start testing materiality, plausibility of concept and I needed a model. Usually before starting a physical model, I like to make quick 3D digital iteration to make sure that what I envisioned can be achieved. The above drawing is a one section of the glazed curtain wall concept of proposal.

Section and foundation render, emphasising dimensions, thicknesses and details. This drawing helped me create my physical model, and progress my project further.

1:100 Model Made by using mortise & tenon joints & little to no glue. Black timber showcases new additions and unpainted timber existing .

Timber model made using only mortise and tenon joints, no glue or adhesives were used. Black wood represents new build and white existing structure.

Exploded axo with one render from each floor.

Roof-top Bar, Looking North-West. Roof-top Bar, looking North West

Second floor Stage room, looking East. Stage Room, looking East

First floor Library, looking North-West. Library, looking North West

Ground floor Market Area, looking West. Market/Kiosk Area, looking West

Amphitheatre, looking North West

Located on the first floor, west side of the building.

Personal Project - Summer Project

Location: Initial design was allocated in Lewes, East Sussex, England Duration: Two weeks during University & an additional two weeks in private time Motivation: To improve my skill set and identify mistakes to learn from.

Inspired and improved by a previous project made during my second year of University. Model making, 1:33 scale of Chamber Room. Experimenting with design and ideas by starting with the model of one room before envisioning the entire building proposal. This was a challenging exercise that made me experiment and step out of my comfort zone.

Evolution and design of building following the model making. Drawings at 1:100 East Elevation with Section looking East. First AutoCad drawings where I was experimenting with shadows and depth on a 2D software and drawing. Top right drawing is a close up of all the different textures, line weights and shades of grey used. By zooming in on the drawing, it reveals areas that have up to 7 layers of texture to create the desired effect.

SMITH &

Practice Experience - Ongoing Project

NEWTON ARCHITECTS RIBA

CHARTERED

PRACTICE

SMITH &

Founded 2014.

NEWTON

Unit A, 9 Shepherd's Lane, Homerton, London E9 6JJ +44 (0)20 8520 3867 info@smith-newton.com www.smith-newton.com

ARCHITECTS

Company No. 09336549 Chartered Practice No. 20014924

RIBA

Vat No. 203720944

CHARTERED

PRACTICE

Founded 2014. This drawing is not to be scaled for anything other than planning purposes only. It is not to be used for building regulations or construction purposes. All dimensions are to be confirmed on site. Architect to be informed of any discrepancies before any action is taken. This drawing is copyright © Smith & Newton Architects Ltd.

Unit A, 9 Shepherd's Lane, Legend

Homerton, London E9 6JJ +44 (0)20 8520 3867

Flat 01

info@smith-newton.com Flat 02

www.smith-newton.com

Company No. 09336549 Chartered Practice No. 20014924 Vat No. 203720944

This drawing is not to be scaled for anything other than planning A 300

purposes only. It is not to be used for building regulations or

RO A D

Legend All layouts and levels of adjacent properties are assumed.

WALLS

Revisions

Bedroom 02

Lobby

D R IF F IE L D

Bathroom

Date

Description

16.10.23

Initial Issue

CG / CS

10.11.23

Revised Issue

CG / CS

01.Yellow Brick

Checked

02.Pebble Dash 03.Grey Slate Cladding WINDOWS & DOORS 11.Blue Painted Timber Door

Kitchen/ Lobby

Dinning 02

12.White Painted Timber Sash Window(s) 13.White UPVC Door(s)

Lobby

36.02.12.

14.17.03.

21.

19.36.13.35.

14.Timber Double Door(s) 15.White Painted Timber Door(s)

Reception Room

Kitchen/

Shower

Dining 01

Room

16.Lower Ground Floor, White Painted

Timber Door(s) Storage

17 White Painted Timber Awning Window(s) 18.White Painted Transom Window 19.White Painted Casement Window

Project

Driffield Road

20.Black Painted Timber Door(s)

14 Drifield Road, Bow, London E3 5NF

21.Black Painted Picture Window

Drawing

Section AA Existing

ROOFING

Project

21.Clay Tiles

Pre-Application Scale

Format

1:100 0

MISCELLANEOUS

31.Black Painted Metal Gate

Section AA

Drawing Reference

Existing

1:100

Revision

0788-02-0500

32.Black Painted Metal Balustrade

33.Wire 34.Cast Iron Pot Guard 35.UPVC Rain Water Downspout 36.UPVC Soil Stack 37.Skylight All layouts and levels of adjacent properties are assumed.

SMITH & NEWTON

Revisions

ARCHITECTS RIBA

SMITH &

CHARTERED

PRACTICE

Founded 2014.

NEWTON

Date

Description

Checked

16.10.23

Initial Issue

CG / CS

10.11.23

Revised Issue

CG / CS

30.11.23

Revised Issue

CG / CS

Unit A, 9 Shepherd's Lane, Homerton, London E9 6JJ +44 (0)20 8520 3867 info@smith-newton.com www.smith-newton.com

ARCHITECTS RIBA

CHARTERED

Company No. 09336549 Chartered Practice No. 20014924

PRACTICE

Vat No. 203720944

Unit A, 9 Shepherd's Lane, Legend

Homerton, London E9 6JJ +44 (0)20 8520 3867

Living Space

info@smith-newton.com Bedroom

www.smith-newton.com

Sanitary

Company No. 09336549

Access / Utility

Window behind

Chartered Practice No. 20014924

stairs

Vat No. 203720944

This drawing is not to be scaled for anything other than planning A 300

purposes only. It is not to be used for building regulations or construction purposes. All dimensions are to be confirmed on site. Architect to be informed of any discrepancies before any action is taken. This drawing is copyright © Smith & Newton Architects Ltd.

RO A D

Legend

All layouts and levels of adjacent properties are assumed.

Revisions

Bedroom 03

Lobby Bathroom

Flat 01

Date

Description

10.11.23

Initial Issue

CG / CS

30.11.23

Revised Issue

CG / CS

Checked

12 Driffield Road

D R IF F IE L D

Flat 02

14 Driffield Road

16 Driffield Road

Rear Elevation

Flank Elevation

Existing

Studio / Lobby

Project

Bedroom 02

Driffield Road 14 Driffield Road, Bow, London E3 5NF

Lobby

Drawing

Kitchen/ Lobby

Dining

Rear & Flank Elevation Existing

Storage

Project

Pre-Application

Project

Driffield Road 14 Drifield Road, Bow, London E3 5NF

Scale

Drawing

Shower

Format

Section AA

1:100

Proposed

Room

Project

Pre-Application Scale

1:100 0

W m

1:100

Kitchen/

Dinning 01

Dining

Bathroom

Section AA

Drawing Reference

Proposed

0788-02-0510

Format

Drawing Reference

0788-02-0600

1:100

Revision

SMITH &

All layouts and levels of adjacent properties are assumed.

Date

Description

Checked

16.10.23

Initial Issue

CG / CS

10.11.23

Revised Issue

CG / CS

NEWTON

St ai r s access bl ocked

Revisions

Revision

To Falls

ARCHITECTS Bedroom 02

Bedroom 01

RIBA

CHARTERED

PRACTICE

Founded 2014. Studio Lobby

Lobby

Flat 02 To Falls

Unit A, 9 Shepherd's Lane,

762m m Leaf

Lobby

To Falls

Homerton, London E9 6JJ +44 (0)20 8520 3867 Reception Room

Lounge

Bedroom 01

info@smith-newton.com www.smith-newton.com

Flat 01 762m m Leaf

Project

Company No. 09336549

Driffield Road 14 Driffield Road, Bow, London, E3 5NF

Chartered Practice No. 20014924 Drawing

Vat No. 203720944

Plans Matrix Existing Project

Pre-Application

This drawing is not to be scaled for anything other than planning

Scale

Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

Roof Plan

Existing

construction purposes. All dimensions are to be confirmed on site. Architect to be informed of any discrepancies before any action is

Drawing Reference

Revision

0788-02-0200

1:100

purposes only. It is not to be used for building regulations or

Format

1:100

Lower Ground Floor Plan

Legend

SMITH & NEWTON

WALLS

ARCHITECTS RIBA

CHARTERED

01.Yellow Brick

PRACTICE

Founded 2014.

02.Pebble Dash

Unit A, 9 Shepherd's Lane, Homerton, London E9 6JJ

03.Grey Slate Cladding

+44 (0)20 8520 3867 info@smith-newton.com www.smith-newton.com

Company No. 09336549

WINDOWS & DOORS

Chartered Practice No. 20014924 Vat No. 203720944

11.Blue Painted Timber Door

This drawing is not to be scaled for anything other than planning purposes only. It is not to be used for building regulations or construction purposes. All dimensions are to be confirmed on site. Architect to be informed of any discrepancies before any action is

12.White Painted Timber Sash Window(s)

13.White UPVC Door(s) Legend

36.01.12.20.

Living Space

21.21.03.

21.19.

19.36.

35.

14.Timber Double Door(s) 15.White Painted Timber Door(s)

Bedroom

16.Lower Ground Floor, White Painted

Sanitary

Timber Door(s)

Access / Utility

17 White Painted Timber Awning Window(s) 18.White Painted Transom Window

To Falls

Shelving Window Seat

19.White Painted Casement Window 20.Black Painted Timber Door(s)

Storage

21.Black Painted Picture Window Studio / Bedroom 02

Bi n

Bathroom

ROOFING

Kitchen/ To Falls

Dinning

Skylight

21.Clay Tiles

Skylight above

All layouts and levels of adjacent properties are assumed.

Revisions

To Falls

MISCELLANEOUS

Roof Hatch Boiler

Date

Description

10.11.23

Initial Issue

CG / CS

30.11.23

Revised Issue

CG / CS

Checked

31.Black Painted Metal Gate

Full Height Cupboards

32.Black Painted Metal Balustrade 33.Wire

Bedroom 04 Skylight

Wm Lobby

34.Cast Iron Pot Guard

Snug

35.UPVC Rain Water Downspout Lobby

Shower Room

36.UPVC Soil Stack

Roof Hatch

To Falls

37.Skylight

age or oaks St Shoe/Cl

762m m Leaf

Lobby

To Falls

All layouts and levels of adjacent properties are assumed.

Lounge

Bedroom 03

Revisions Bedroom 01

762m m Leaf

Date

Description

Checked

10.11.23

Initial Issue

CG / CS

30.11.23

Revised Issue

CG / CS

Project

Driffield Road 14 Driffield Road, Bow, London, E3 5NF Gulley

Drawing

Plans Matrix Proposed

New Staircase and Landing

Project

Pre-Application Scale

1:100

Lower Ground Floor Plan Proposed

Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

Roof Plan

0 1:100

Drawing Reference

0788-02-0210

Format

Revision

Location: Walthamstow, London, England Duration: Three weeks for design and drawings, ongoing construction Motivation: Help the client get their desired home & gain real life experience This project completed at Smith & Newton Architects marked a significant milestone as I was entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing and completing it primarily under my guidance.

12 Driffield Road

14 Driffield Road

16 Driffield Road

Rear Elevation

Flank Elevation

Proposed

Project

Driffield Road 14 Driffield Road, Bow, London E3 5NF

I started off this project with a client meeting where we discussed ideas and what to expect. For this part I mainly shadowed my director in the meeting.

Drawing

Rear & Flank Elevation Proposed Project

Existing drawings were done by me with the help of measurements from a surveyor. The proposals have been tweaked and changed over the course of three weeks according to the meetings and client notes.

Pre-Application Scale

1:100 0 1:100

Drawing Reference

0788-02-0610

Format

Revision

Lower Ground Floor | Interior View of Kitchen/ Dining

View 01 Looking towards the garden from kitchen entrance

0788 14 Driffield Road

30.11.2023

View 03 Looking towards the kitchen from window seat

View 02 Looking towards the kitchen from the door to the garden

Work in progress design document

Page 1 / 3

View 04 Looking towards the garden from kitchen

Internal views of proposed re-furbishment design. Most of the proposed idea was designed by my director and then drawn by me, but I had my design inputs as well. For example, the Lower ground floor bathroom, window seat and aesthetic of the interior portrayed in the 3D drawings below.

0788 14 Driffield Road

30.11.2023

Work in progress design document

Page 2 / 3

Technical Studies - Third Year of University

Location: Walthamstow, London, England Duration: One week including research Motivation: To improve my design and create something achievable and up to current regulations. 1:100 East Facing section with 1:20 close up details. These technical sections were part of my third year design process for Willow House. Although it was not required, I felt that my building should have a more in depth research. These drawings are also what allowed me to convince my tutor at the time that a fully glazed curtain wall can be achieved, with the existing structure of the building. The right hand side section focuses on Part K, protection from falling, collision and impact. The drawing proved that my staircase is up tor regulations.

Exploded Axonometric Drawing

AR5003-Technology 02 Annotated Drawings - Part B

Ekkharthof Community Building Section of Wooden Pillar with Floor Junction

Lengwil, Switzerland A Cristian Golumbeanu 18008585

Roof Structure

Scale 1:5

Paper Size A3

Wall Strip Section Drawing

B1 Section

AR5003-Technology 02

Annotated Drawings - Part A

R6 R2 R9 R7

R10 R1

Lengwil, Switzerland

Cristian Golumbeanu 18008585

First Floor

Ekkharthof Community Building

R3 R5

Ventilation

R1 Wooden Rafters and Insulation 320 mm R2 Roof Battens 60 mm R3 Installation Level 50 mm R4 Wooden Slats 40/50 mm + spacing R5 Battens and Acoustic Insulation 30 mm R6 Formwork, Fir/Spruce 27 mm R7 Cover (DWD Plate) 16 mm R8 Ceiling Covering (OSB) 15 mm R9 Roof Membrane 5 mm R10 Metal Copper Cover 0.6 mm

Wall F1 Framework - Inside 320/600 mm - Outside 320/680 mm F2 Triple Glazed Window 230/48 mm F3 Glulam Wooden Beam 240 mm F4 Triple Wooden Profile 100 mm F5 Thermal Insulation, Rock Wool 80 mm Ground F6 Reinforced Concrete 300 mm F7 Hard Concrete 80 mm F8 Impact Sound Insulation 20 mm

Ground Floor

Scale 1:20

Paper Size A2

E D

A Wooden Ash Glulam Pillar (Structure; 320x600x4200 mm) B1 Metal Foot Socket (Joint; 250x320x50 mm) B2 Oak log, flush with support, painted NCS color (Joint; 330x320x150 mm)

Wall G1 Thermal Insulation 270 mm G2 Reinforced Concrete 250 mm G3 Brick 150 mm G4 Tiles 10 mm G5 Sun Shade Protection G6 Triple Glazed Window 230/48 mm

C Reinforced Concrete (Structure; 300 mm) D Soundproof Insulation (20 mm) E Hard concrete (Finishing; 80 mm)

F Ground Anchors (Structure Fixings) G Screws (Fixings) H Metal Angle Bracket (Fixings)

G2 G1

Basement

Section

First Floor

Location: Lengwil, Switzerland Duration: Two weeks including research and meetings with engineers Motivation: To challenge myself, and better understand how structures get built.

Ground G7 Reinforced Concrete 220 mm G8 Underlay 96 mm G9 Impact Sound Insulation 20 mm G10 Terrazzo 4 mm

Wall B1 Thermal Insulation 240 mm B2 Reinforced Concrete 250 mm B3 Brick 150 mm B4 Waterproofing 8 mm

G4 G3

Ground B5 Reinforced Concrete 250 mm B6 Thermal Insulation 200 mm B7 Lean Concrete Layer 50 mm B8 Waterproofing 2 mm

First Floor

One of the case studies assigned to us during University was Ekkharthof Community Building in Switzerland. The assignment was to choose two elements of the building to research. I was mostly intrigued by the floor junctions used and the materiality used for the building.

Ground Floor

The top drawing is focused on the junction between a glulam pillar and the concrete floor made to 1:5 scale.

B1 B3

Lower right hand drawings is a close up section of the building where I managed to correctly identify all materials used and their thickness. This project also contained a detail report done by me where I correctly show the building process, talk about the environmental impact of the project and the materials used as well as a 3D section through the middle of the building showing all the joinery used, materials and levels of the building.

Basement

B5 B6 B7

G10