CRISTINA RADU ARCHITECT / DESIGNER
CV Portfolio with selected works
CONTACT
m.cristinaradu@gmail.com +45 919 448 02
EDUCATION
2010-2016 - Master of Architecture Degree University of Oradea - Architecture and Constructions, accredited by “Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urbanism, Bucharest, RO 2012-2014 - Constructing Architect Degree Architecture Technology and Construction Management VIA University College, Horsens, DK
EXPERIENCE
2016 - HOA Interior design and branding Office, Oradea, RO Freelance designer job where I took part in interior design projects, 3D modeling and rendering of different interiors like: apartments, houses, offices, cafes, etc. I also worked with branding and graphic design 2015 - SLETH Architects, Aarhus, DK Spring internship where I worked on an urban development project containing multi-story youth housing and offices near Godsbanen 2014 - Cristian Puscas Architecture Office, Oradea, RO Summer internship where I worked on a refurbishment project for the The Neolog-Synagogue Zion, a jewish synagogue build in 1877 2013 - Bjarne Frost Design Office, Aarhus, DK Autumn practical placement where I worked with single family housing projects and the interior reconversion and design for “A Hereford Beefstouw” restaurant, Aarhus
ACTIVITIES
2015 - Winner of 3rd Prize International competition for facade and attic remodeling 2014 - Honorable Mention International competition for kitchen and bathroom remodeling 2013 - IP Project Sustainable Refurbishment, Retrofit, Energy Management in Housing, Vilnius, LT International study trip with the purpose of coming up with innovative and sustainable solutions for retrofitting the old and inefficient houses build during the dictatorship 2015 - Volunteer Mejlgade For Mangfoldighed, Aarhus, DK Assisting the organization of the cultural festival 2015 - Volunteer at Nature and History Museum, Aarhus, DK 2014 - Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity, Beius, RO Assisting the construction of new homes and decent shelters for people in need
SOFTWARE
Revit AutoCAD Graphisoft Archicad Sketchup + VRay Rhino Adobe Package [Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator]
LANGUAGE
English - fluent Romanian - native Danish - intermediate Spanish - beginner 3
URBAN LOBBY / MASTER PROJECT
The project proposes the urban regeneration of an industrial platform into an urban lobby where 3 main programs meet: buisness, commerce and culture. The Înfrățirea Industrial Platform was build in 1984 and at that time was one of the biggest tools and machinery producer in Europe. Once the communism fell, in 1990, the factory was left in ruins and in the end of 2015 it was demolished, despide the stable reinforced concrete structure. The situation with abandoned buildings can be found more and more often in Romania, and the new spaces created can offer great opportunity for a sustainable regeneration, but most of the times is ignored. The cradle to cradle or other sustainable concepts can be easily implemented for the new constructions to improve the quality of the inhabitants and help the environment. The chosen site is one that is goes through an urban reconversion, from industry to multi storey housing and commercial areas. The site is very close to the city center and easy accesable by public transportation. This future polarity center will lead the city one step closer to perfect, according to Jan Gehl, with the 3 main key points achieved: fresh air, exercise areas and social spaces. So it becomes a center with a new approach that brings new experiences for the city and makes it more livable, healthy and sustainable. Master project 6th year - 2016
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URBAN LOBBY
Romania
Oradea
Înfrâțirea inudustrial platform
Site location
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URBAN LOBBY
Surroundings analyse
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URBAN LOBBY Concept diagrams
1. Înfrățirea factory - main building
2. Existing situation - demolition of the old and wasting the resources
5. Divide the hybrid building into 3 main programs
6. Frame metal structure, modular, mountable and reusable that holds the urban activities
9. Vertical accesibility cores
10. Free and walkable ground floor, elevation of the green platform
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3. Create a new polarity center for the city, while keeping the facing problems in mind
4. Center of atraction on the 34.000 sqm site
7. Placement on the site: street alignment, reference point and good natural light
8. Good connections between the volumes
11. Active free circulations, green ramp and stairs
12. Urban lobby with countless free time activities is born, protected by a green barrier. The multifunctional plaza is created in the middle. 9
URBAN LOBBY
Site plan - proposal
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URBAN LOBBY
Axonometric diagram showing the proposed activities
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URBAN LOBBY
Perspective view from the main boulevard
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URBAN LOBBY Overview facades Etaj Acoperis 6600
Etaj 14 6200
Etaj Acoperis 6600
Etaj 13 5800
Etaj 14 6200
Etaj 12 5400
Etaj 13 5800
Etaj 11 5000
Etaj 12 5400
Etaj 10 4600
Etaj 11 5000
Etaj 9 4200
Etaj 10 4600
Etaj 8 3800
Etaj 9 4200
Etaj 7 3400
Etaj 8 3800
Etaj 6 3000
Etaj 7 3400
Etaj 5 2600
Etaj 6 3000
Etaj 4 2200
Etaj 5 2600
Etaj 3 1800
Etaj 4 2200
Etaj 2 1400
Etaj 3 1800
Etaj 1 1000
Etaj 2 1400
02 Groundfloor, terrain 600
Etaj 1 1000
02 Groundfloor, terrain 600
FATADĂ ESTICĂ
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Suspended green platform
West facade FATADĂ ESTICĂ Cultural spaces sc. 1:200 Etaj Acoperis 6600
Etaj 14 6200
Etaj Acoperis 6600
Etaj 13 5800
Etaj 14 6200
Etaj 12 5400
Etaj 13 5800
Etaj 11 5000
Etaj 12 5400
Etaj 10 4600
Etaj 11 5000
Etaj 9 4200
Etaj 10 4600
Etaj 8 3800
Etaj 9 4200
Etaj 7 3400
Etaj 8 3800
Etaj 6 3000
Etaj 7 3400
Etaj 5 2600
Etaj 6 3000
Etaj 4 2200
Etaj 5 2600
Etaj 3 1800
Etaj 4 2200
Etaj 2 1400
Etaj 3 1800
Etaj 1 1000
Etaj 2 1400
02 Groundfloor, terrain 600
Etaj 1 1000
East facade FATADĂ VESTICĂ Office building sc. 1:200
Suspended green platform
02 Groundfloor, terrain 600
FATADĂ VESTICĂ sc. 1:200
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Facultatea de construcții, cadastru și arhitectură, Oradea Promoția 2010-2016 Studentă: Cristina Maria Radu Coordonatori științifici: Conf. dr. arh. Traian Andrei Luncan Facultatea de construcții, cadastru și Șl. arhitectură, Oradea dr. ing. Maria Pop Promoția 2010-2016 Studentă: Cristina Maria Radu Coordonatori științifici: Conf. dr. arh. Traian Andrei Luncan Șl. dr. ing. Maria Pop
Comercial spaces
Cultural spaces
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Office building
URBAN LOBBY Details
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Finisaj Beton armat 400 mm Finisaj
DETALIU PLAN 200 mp
Plăci ghips carton 2x12.5 mm Izonație vată minerală 25 mm Plăci ghips carton 2x12.5 mm
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HH Finisaj beton 2 cm Șapă egalizare cu incalzire in pardoseală 8 cm Placă beton slab armată 10 cm Tablă cutată 8 cm Conectori Grindă transversală HEP 30x29 cm Gol tehnic 42 cm Elemente de prindere a tavanului Tavan suspendat plăci gips 2x12.5 cm Etaj 4
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Etaj 3 12
Profil suport balcon Sistem de umbrire
SECTIUNE DETALIU PLAN
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Facultatea de construcții, cadastru și arhitectură, Oradea Promoția 2010-2016 Studentă: Cristina Maria Radu Coordonatori științifici: Conf. dr. arh. Traian Andrei Luncan Șl. dr. ing. Maria Pop
Office building - floor and section detail 16
URBAN LOBBY Axonometry of informal and formal office space
Offices creates a flexible working environment, open spaces that integrate landscape into the building through the patio filled with greenery 17
URBAN LOBBY
Perspective view from the suspedend green platform 18
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URBAN LOBBY Activities proposed
Open air concerts
Public garden
Art pavilions
Markets
Urban instalations
Water fountains
Outdoor movie nights
Cafes
Outdoor workshops
Gym classes
Art workshops
Dancing and acting
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URBAN LOBBY Physical model
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PETIT CAFE / INTERIOR DESIGN
The cafe is one of the main attractions of the city known for its great coffe and the accesible location, in one of the parks from the city centre of Oradea and by the river side. The owner has to keep the existing green structure but wants to transform the interior into a modern one that will attract more customers and will freshen up the space. Our proposal was to transform the old space into a light one, with flexible functional arrangements. The cafe will be devided into 3 areas, by playing with different colours, textures and furniture: the lounge, the casual zone, and the bar in the middle, connecting them. The furniture design, the materials used and the differentiated colors on all spaces bring a fresh, dynamic and bright feeling to the design and hopefully will become an inspiration for its customers. The final result is a simple and minimalist one, typical for Scandinavian interiors. An extention of the terrace is requred, that can be protected and heaten up during cold seasons. HOA Office - 2016
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PETIT CAFE
Photos of existing situation
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PETIT CAFE
Proposal axonometry
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PETIT CAFE
Interior 3D proposals showing the athmosphere
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PETIT CAFE
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ÆGGEPAKKERIET / MIXED COMPLEX
Godsbanen Master Plan is an urban area in continuous development located in the heart of Aarhus on the plot of the old train warehouse constructions. Due to the great amount of young people moving to Aarhus lately and the lack of apartments, the client wished for a youth housing program with very flexible spaces that are both desirable and affordable for young people who want to live in the city center. This area is Aarhus’s center of art and culture, a very active place with both indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. The main idea was to create 3 different modern housing buildings, with each offering different experiences while being connected to each other in a way that embraces the existing buildings as well as the surroundings. These 3 different buildings function mainly as housing with the possibility of developing restaurants, shops, and other facilities on the ground floor. To create more free space and enhance the active areas, part of the building has been lifted by creating an open ground floor. Because of the lack of green areas the proposal includes green roofs, green hanging gardens, and small parks in order to provide the residents with areas for relaxation and social events. Practical placement at SLETH Architects Office - 2015
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ÆGGEPAKKERIET Axonometry
“Byhusene”
“Siloen”
“Pakhuset”
“ÆggePakkeriet”
The buildings separated in colors
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ÆGGEPAKKERIET Building elements
Fælles taghave
Private balcony
“Siloen”
Green roof
“Pakhuset” “Æggepakkeriet” Common roofgarden
Private balcony
Carl Blochs Street
Exploded axonometry with the main building elements
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ÆGGEPAKKERIET The 9 focus points
1. Public spaces
2. Easy access
3. Parking spots
4. Open urban areas
5. Street profile
6. Urban atmosphere
7. Preserving the existing
8. Functionality
9. Common zones
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ÆGGEPAKKERIET
Perspective towards Godsbanen from Skovgaards Street
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ÆGGEPAKKERIET Overview facades
Open urban spaces
Siloen
Pakhuset
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Pedestrian passage
Æggepakkeriet
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Skovgaards Street
Mølleengen
ÆGGEPAKKERIET Cross section
Godsbanen Culture centre
Loading dock / entries
Godsbanen Street
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Open urban spaces
Living/working studios on 2 floors
Assembling / interior street
Æggepakkeriet
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Carl Blochs Street
ÆGGEPAKKERIET Building plans
Exploded axonometry with the building floor plans 38
ÆGGEPAKKERIET Concept Model
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AARCH WORKSHOPS / INTERIOR DESIGN
This project represents my solution to the task of coming up with a proposal for the attic of the Oradea University of Architecture which is presently used for storage. Since the school is currently in need of large and flexible spaces where students can study, read, and work together, my proposal suggests to transform this area into a creative space with workshops for the architectural department. The main idea is to divide the large area into smaller subunits that are flexible, modern, and naturally illuminated. Here students can work individually or in groups according to their preferences in inspiring and dynamic surroundings. This proposal includes a new innovative library provided with working and studying areas and two open workshops which can easily be rearranged into an area for presentations. Furthermore, the proposal includes an art workshop, a small kitchen, an area for printing and modeling, and a restroom for students. The materials chosen are highly contemporary and easy to maintain. Examples include white finish, visible beams of the structure, light wood finishes, mate glass, and epoxy resin floors. The proposed structure made of lamellar wood is very simple and easy to install, permitting large openings and the possibility to experiment with the interior spaces. Individual project 5th year - 2015
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AARCH WORKSHOPS
Plan flexibility version1
Plan flexibility version 2
Cross section
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AARCH WORKSHOPS
Interior perspective proposals showing the athmosphere
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A HEREFORD BEEFSTOUW / INTERIOR DESIGN
Hereford Beefstouw has a long history when it comes to classic Scandinavian design and art. The atmosphere in the restaurants is modern, casual, and minimalist focusing on high quality products. We took that same concept into the new restaurant that opened in Aarhus in place of the oldest brewery in town: Saint Clement’s Brewery. The task was to redesign the exterior and interior spaces while keeping the original elements from the old brewery and joining them in a minimalist and elegant way. The beautiful polished copper kettles from the brewery were kept in the restaurant, still in use, as main pieces of interest. The kitchen and the open grill that is covered with the same polished copper are placed in the middle of the space equipped with high performance technologies to keep away the food smell. The copper elements together with the light wooden custom-made furniture used for storage contrasted by the black ceiling creates a cozy and unique atmosphere for dining visitors. Practical placement at Bjarne Frost Design Office - 2013
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A HEREFORD BEEFSTOUW
Interior 3D renders
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A HEREFORD BEEFSTOUW
Access Closed kitchen Wine holder
Open grill
Salat bar
Beer bar Dining area
Brewery
Floor plan
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Cafe area
A HEREFORD BEEFSTOUW
booking
brød / service
garderobe
tjenerstation
teknikskab slangevinde OPSTALT B
kaffe
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tjenerstation
service-elevator
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tjenerstation underskabe opbevaring
underskabe køl til kød, vin m.m.
underskabe til affald, flasker m.m..
åbning til kold opvask
spejl på bagvæg
adgang til kold køkken
OPSTALT A HERFORD BEEFSTOUW Cross section of the custom made furniture TEGN NR. 2.01
Kannikegade, Aarhus C Opstalter reolvægge A og B Sagsnr.
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Tegn./design : PM
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A HEREFORD BEEFSTOUW
Pictures of the interior - final product
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MODERN KITCHEN AND BATH / COMPETITION
* Honorable Mention Awarded This project is the result of an international competition where the client was looking for creative and affordable solutions to maximize the functionality of a single-family home built in 1948 with one bedroom, one bathroom, and a small kitchen. The priorities were: functionality, affordability, renter-friendly, increasing storage spaces, ease of maintenance, and incorporating washer/dryer. We came up with a solution to create the most functional space possibly by rethinking a part of the bathroom as a space to enlarge the storage area of the kitchen. Wardrobes, the dryer, and the washer were proposed located in the new kitchen storage while the sink remained in the same position for economical reasons. In the bathroom, the toilet and the shower were kept in the same place as well although we made the suggestion of a walk-in shower. The materials used are light wood, white finish, and tiles to create a convincing illusion of lightness and wider space. Collaboration with Arch. Ruben Sabou - 2014
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MODERN KITCHEN AND BATH
Photo of existent situation
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Proposed facade kitchen / bathroom
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Proposal 2
Proposal 1
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Interior renders showing the athmosphere.
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FACADE PROPOSAL / COMPETITION
* 3th Prize Awarded For this international competition the client was looking for a designer to illustrate the addition of 3 shed-roof “wall dormers” to his 1930’s post and beam barn house. To give the barn house a more fresh and modern look, I proposed the replacement of the old roof with one made of zinc while repainting the facade. The proposed shed roof accompanied by bigger windows offers more light and space for the second floor rooms. I illustrated 2 proposals: for the first one I suggested a white exterior paint combined with slate grey window frames and shutters. In the second proposal I chose a darker grey painting for the exterior and a light grey for the frame of the windows in order to create a façade that in a beautiful way blends in with the natural surroundings. All the initial positions of the windows were kept in place and with the same style as the original ones but made more energy efficient. The simple changes generate a beautiful and clear building by interpreting the past in a modern way. Individual work - 2015
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FACADE PROPOSAL
Existing situation images
Facade proposal version 1 with light grey finish.
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Facade proposal version 2 with darker grey finish.
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