About me
Contact information
+49 152 21674541
ecriederer@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-caroline-riederer
Flat 4, Thackeray St, London W8 5HA, UK
REFERENCE (UPON REQUEST)
Werner Frosch, BDA Partner Henning Larsen M WF@henninglarsen.com P +49 151 1932 7908
Dr. Michael Weinstock, RIBA, FRSA Director, Emergent Technologies and Design M mweinstock@aaschool.ac.uk P +4407931540442
LANGUAGES
German English
PROTOTYPING & MODEL
MAKING
3D Printing CNC Milling (Wood, Metal, Cardboard)
Fabricating with Disk Saw, Grinding and Drilling Machine (Wood, Metal) Welding Robotic Fabrication
Elisabeth Riederer
M.Sc. , B.A. (RIBA Part II equivalent)
DOB: 19.07.1990, Munich
SOFTWARE
COMPUTATIONAL ANALYSIS
GA (Genetic Algorithms) FEA (Finite Element Analysis) CFD (Flow Design) Solar and Radiation Analysis Agent Based Systems
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER AND COMPUTATIONAL DESIGNER
Self-employed
• First Steps Space - simulated mars habitat for a series of leadership training - lead designer & project manager
JUNIOR ARCHITECT (M.SC.)
Henning Larsen
• Wolfsburg Connect - mixed-use, sustainable neighborhood for cutting-edge mobility (office buildings, apartments, hotel) - architectural and urban design
RESEARCHER
CEPT University
• Data-Driven Material Systems - workshop studies based on the improvement of concrete structures - prototyping
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Atelier Park Bahnwaerter Thiel
• Fablab “Erfindergartern” Tram - conversion of a tram into a workshop space - architectural design
Conway Hall
• IT IS 2019 Interdisciplinary Performance - co-design of a wooden structure - prototyping
JUNIOR ARCHITECT (B.A.)
HPP (Hentrich-Petschnigg & Partner)
• Townhall Gardencity - architectural design I G-Hotels - architectural design I Werksviertel Development - urban design
ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
DMP Architekten
• Technical Service Center TÜV South AG - architectural design
PUBLICATIONS
The Architectural Framework of Symbiosis I Co-author Essay Competition, beebreeders “What is Sustainable Architecture?” - Book
Context Specific Evolutionary Design I Co-researcher Conference - Symposium on Simulation for Architecture and Urban Design - Digital Data-Driven Material System of Graded Concrete Structures I Co-researcher Conference - Symposium on Simulation for Architecture and Urban Design - Georgia Tech
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE PART 3
Architectural Association School of Architecture
M.SC. EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES AND DESIGN (High
Architectural Association School of Architecture
Pass)
• Master thesis in urban systems I Theme: ‘ Recycling Hub ’
MASTER PREPARATORY COURSE AT DLAB
Architectural Association School of Architecture
• Studies on computational design and 1:1 prototyping I Theme: ‘ Robotic Incremental Sheet Forming ’
WORKSHOP AT FabLabBCN & GreenFabLab
Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia
• Platform on implications of emergent techniques I Theme: ‘ Hyper Cities ’
WORKSHOP AT t-sa forum
Architectural Association School of Architecture
• Studies on buildings in the UK I Theme: ‘ Investigations of Renewal Technics’
B.A.IN ARCHITECTURE
Munich University of Applied Sciences, Department of Architecture
• Bachelor thesis in architectural design I Theme: ‘ Poppodium ’
04 I 2021 – 12 I 2022 Munich, Germany
04 I 2020 – 04 I 2021 Munich, Germany
09 I 2019 – 03 I 2020 Ahmedabad, lndia
01 I 2019 – 08 I 2019 Munich, Germany & London, UK
01 I 2016 – 08 I 2016 Munich, Germany
02 I 2014 – 06 I 2014 Munich, Germany
02 I 2021 Digital 05 I 2020 Vienna, Austria 04 I 2019 Atlanta, USA
05 I 2021 – 08 I 2021 London, UK
10 I 2017 – 10 I 2018 London, UK
08 I 2017 – 09 I 2017 London, UK
08 I 2016 – 09 I 2016 Barcelona, Spain
08 I 2015 – 09 I 2015 London, UK
10 I 2011 – 08 I 2015 Munich, Germany
WORK
Project Index
FIRST STEPS SPACE
lead designer & project manager, Competition, Self employed 2021-2022
Master Project, AA School, 2018
METAFOLD
structural design, prototyping, Master Project, AA School, 2018
PUBLICATION
TOWNHALL GARDENCITY
architectural design, Competition, HPP Munich, 2016
URBAN COMPLEXITY
urban design, Research Paper, SIMAUD Conference, 2020
DYNAMIC PUBLIC SPACE
urban design, Workshop Project, IAAC, 2016 2015
FIRST STEPS SPACE
April 2021 - Dez 2022 self employed architectural designer and computational designer
Responsibilities: lead designer & project manager. Created interdisciplinary workflow of the building process. Developed the assembly and disassembly logic of the geodesic dome. Created the adaptable design script. Developed 3D models, sections and floor plans Recognition: Nominated for the New European Bauhaus prize Webside: https://firststeps.space/
Type: Architectural design + project management
Program: Simulated Mars Habitat for a series of leadership training (lab and garden, kitchen, common space, and airlock) Software: Grasshopper (Genetic Algorithms) Rhino Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Client and User: one of the largest telecommunications providers in Europe Partners: HI-SEAS, LUNARES Research Station, ANALOG ASTRONAUT; SENSORIA space Team: ECR + Gabrijela Mijic (Parametric Nature), Martine Rojina (MPATHY STUDIO) Harald Neidhardt (Futur/io), Benno Zindel (Yakone-Kuppelzelte), Marold Langer Philippsen (Radio Revolten), Reiner Kienemann (4rent)
SIMULATED MARS HABITAT
First Steps Space is a series of leadership training, where participants experience the challenge of living on Mars. A simulated Mars Hub is created by an interdisciplinary collaboration consisting of a sound designer, a light designer an event organizer for leadership training, a pavilion rental and a studio rental. A geodesic dome is assembled and dissembled by down and up pulling of a formation of different Trusses.
INTERDISCIPLINARITY AND INNOVATION
An adaptable design script is currently created to efficiently tackle the project‘s challenge of merging innovation and interdisciplinarity as possible unforeseen changes and dependencies are likely to accrue.
First Steps Space is built to be a worldwide event. The adaptability of the design process therefore also allows responding easily to new upcoming settings of different event locations.
5. Study Analysis
FIRST STEPS
Consider certifications and available incentives, define Specialists
Goals Project requirements
PREDESIGN
1. Estimate Goals
Consider certifications and available incentives, define Specialists
Define baseline, define workload distribution for different design phases
Cost estimate, create generic model with first supposed inputs
Create Concept, 3D models
Evaluate environmental and structural Analysis
Identify key parameters to optimize
2.Estimate Metrics CLIENT ARCHITECT SPECIALIST
Baseline Box Model Tagrets Project Requirements
Optimisation Study Analysis Comparison Concept Comparison
German Leistungsphasen 1-3
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
2.Estimate Metrics
3. Set up Baseline
4. Study Design Concepts 6. Optimze Results
5. Study Analysis
Define baseline, define workload distribution for different design phases
Cost estimate, create generic model with first supposed inputs
Goals Project requirements Baseline Box Model Tagrets Project Requirements
WORKFLOW FOR INNOVATIVE ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS
Create Concept, 3D models
Evaluate environmental and structural Analysis
Identify key parameters to optimize
Optimisation Study Analysis Comparison Concept Comparison
German Leistungsphasen 1-3
We created a workflow based on the architectural work stages. The main concern is to develop new and improved methods for design management. Studies integrating sustainable analysis in early architectural work stages as well as research on the improvement of architectural management are taken as reference. This workflow is also built on learnings of the series “First Steps Space” as we were facing the challenges of understanding the dependencies of a project first of its kind. The Workflow is in-work progress that is examined
and developed further. Unpredictable processes of innovative design projects imply incorporating specialists in earlier stages. Analysis tools are incorporated into the workflow to create feedback loops allowing for a more optimized outcome of the design stages and thereby also optimizing construction. Early analysis and feedback loops also give the flexibility to react to dependencies coming up along the design process. This Workflow suggests putting more workload on earlier design phases to save workload in later design phases and construction. Researches on early stage cooperation of specialist and analysis tools allow for an early understanding of challenges, which is improving later design and construction phases and therefore building performance.
assembly logic
Since the geodesic dome was assembled indoors for the first time an assembly and disassembly logic needed to be developed. We were planning a pulling strategy in collaboration with the pavilion rental and the studio rental. The assembly logic consists of 6 phases, within these phases the position of the hanging elements is changed four times.
April 2020 - April 2021
Junior Architect (M.SC.) at Henning Larsen
Responsibilities: Developed hotel and appartment analysis and plans with Senior Architect in CPH I Created grid analysis for parking, office grid analysis, and volume analysis I Developed the site plans adapting to the different scenarios within the Masterplan Phases from the activation of the site to the site embedded in the Masterplan Phases I Created monthly updated “Projectbook“ for the Client with Senior Architect CPH (showing the development from vision and concept to current architectural design)
Recognition: https://www.archdaily.com/950732/henning-larsen-designs-newmasterplan-for-wolfsburg-germany-home-city-of-volkswagen
Type: Architectural and urban design, work stages 1- 3
Program: hybrid-timber-construction and mixed-use sustainable neighborhood for cutting-edge mobility (office buildings, apartments, hotel)
Software: Grasshopper, Rhino, ArchiCAD
Location: Wolfsburg, Germany
Client: Volkswagen
Team: ECR, Elena Navarro Soto, Katrin Bindner, Lydia Madsen, Carlos Pereira Lopez, Ortrun Busse, Philip Deeg, Ninja Fischer, Gianmarco Fabbri, Dominik Philipp Bernatek, Oksana Chyslovska
Partner-in-charge: Werner Frosch; Ingela Larrson
STRENGTHEN LINK (MASTERPLAN)
The new master plan on the south bank of the Mittelland Canal in Wolfsburg is a link that bridges the former barriers. Located between the park and the Canal the green valley building complex further defines the garden city of Wolfsburg. Wolfsburg Connect - Volkswagen’s hometown will become a walkable community that emphasizes both human-scaled and innovative mobility solutions. The 13.6 hectare masterplan, balances the equation, combining commercial, residential, retail, leisure spaces, and a transportation hub to create a sustainable neighbourhood.
FACILITIES FOR WORLD-CLASS TALENT (PHASE 1)
Ground-level retail, tech, and creative workshops are woven together with greenery and outdoor amenities create an active public realm throughout the day. Courtyards between blocks will be open public thoroughfares, creating an inside-out urban experience that rewards pedestrians and cyclists. A few levels up, offices and the residential programs spread throughout the district and are crowned by roof gardens, decks, restaurants, and bars.
hybrid-timberconstruction
The office spaces use mass timber construction to deliver a state-of-the-art workplace environment with a light carbon footprint.
Introducing Density
Creating Fine Grain Establishing Hierarchy
Former Barriers A City divided by a wide and frequented road, train tracks and a canal.
Connecting the City Strengthen walkability and implement soft mobility
CITY
Summer 2016
Junior Architect (B.A.) at HPP Architekten
Responsibilities Townhall: Co-developed concept, developed elevations, technical section and building physics, perspective and studies on building mass
Type: Architectural design
Program: Competition Software: Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator Location: Gröbenzell, Germany
Client: Municipality Gröbenzell Team: ECR, Diana Sauerbrey Partner-in-charge: Burkhard Junker
DESIGN STRATEGY
The site for the planned new city hall building is situated in the town centre of Gröbenzell, surrounded by two churches and a public square that is used for markets and
events. With its small-scale structure, set among greenery the new town hall should convey transparency, democracy and openness towards citizens’ concerns. On the one hand, it should be functional, while on the other hand, it should appear as a unique public building.
Connecting Places
Connecting Greens
Connecting Volumes
Differentiating building heights and volumes, ensure that the building is incorporated harmoniously into its surrounding.
URBAN COMPLEXITY AN ANALYSIS ON COMPUTATIONAL ABSTRACTION OF URBAN COMPLEXITY
Spring 2020 Co-researcher
Recognition: http://simaud.org/2020/proceedings/91.pdf
Type: Research Paper
Program: Urban design
Software: Rhino, Grasshopper (Ladybug , Genetic Algorithm) CFD
Location: Medina of Fez el Bali, Morocco
Conference: Symposium on Simulation for Architecture and Urban Design (SimAUD) Team: ECR, Yufeng Zhai
FEZ EL BALI-URBAN COMPLEXITY
Evolutionary design is used to adapt urban systems to predictions such as rapid growing density. The Medina of Fez nowadays has lost its quality as a functioning ancient
system, characterized by a coherent relation of hierarchical order and randomness based on cultural heritage. In this paper’s architectural approach a city is redeveloped on the basis of the earlier well-functioning ancient city after which an urban patch is then developed further.
Postanalysis CFD airflow velocity and CFD boundary condition setup: inlet air velocity (m/s)
Superblock subdivision parcel into superblock
Quad-Tree Subdivision parcel subdivision and scale variation
Slope Analysis parcel eliminated when steep larger than 20%
Topographic Context
EXPERIMENT - DESIGN STRATEGY
As the experiment of the generative process of the whole urban design with multi- objectives is computationally heavy and prolonged, the generative process was divided into two hierarchical steps.
Step 1 – Global Scale Parcel Subdivision. In response to the topography, site, an orientation rule was introduced in the procedural modeling to address the topographic context. The main axis of the parcel always orients with the tangent vector of the nearest topographic
contour to reduce elevation change within the building. In addition, any parcel located on steep terrain (larger than 20%) will be eliminated. In terms of parcel subdivision and scale variation, a quad-tree subdivision method was implemented.
Step 2 – Superblock Generation. Following the urban parcel generative result in step 1, a selected region from step 1 was used as a base for step 2 due to the limitation of computing power. Parcels were each divided into subblocks, subsequently creating secondary road networks within the sub-blocks.
GRADIENTS
CLIMATIC ADAPTATION
Winter 2018
Collaboration with Miguel Escallon
Master Project AA
Type: Prototyping, architectural design Program: Software: Rhino, Grasshopper Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Tutor: Michael Winestock PHD, Mohammed Makki PHD
Team: ECR, Miguel Escallon
SPIRALING SUBTRACTION, BERGMAN‘SCHE RULE- GLOBAL
DESIGN STRATEGY- SPIRALING SUBTRACTION, BERGMAN‘SCHE RULE
The strategy adapting to the maritime-polar climate and extreme east winds of Reykjavík on a global scale is based on distributing winds (Spiralling Subtraction) and
The strategy adapting to the maritime-polar climate and Bergman`sche Rule to minimise heat lost and to avoid
self-shading. The South facade is inspired by Spiralling Subtraction strategy of the Al Hamra Tower in Kuwait City. A gradient of wall thickness and a gradient from the size of the windows is implemented from north to east and west and a a full glazing to the south. economy transitions to mariculture-based. Migrating erosion at runoffs, controlling water velocities and in cooperating Mariculture in the objectives.
the Bergman`sche Rule to minimize heat loss and avoid self-shading. The South facade is inspired by the Spiralling Subtraction strategy of the Al Hamra Tower in Kuwait City. A gradient of wall thickness and a gradient from the size of the windows is implemented from north to east and west and full glazing to the south.
COMPONENT SIZE AND EAST WINDS
We establish an inverse relationship between pressure and component size. The color gradient generated from the wind analysis is translated into the computational design to generate the same gradient determining smaller size components in the blue regions and larger ones in the green-yellow areas.
Wind actuated facade component- Responding to wind patterns
By installing a dynamic component in the facade of the tower, the wind could be better diverted from the building surface, thus reducing heat loss. This component uses the different pressure levels in the façade induced by the building oscillation and deforms appropriately in response.
METAFOLD
CURVED-CREASE FOLDING AND ROBOTIC INCREMENTAL SHEET FORMING IN DESIGN AND FABRICATION
Summer 2018 Master Project AA, EmTech Class
Recognition: http://simaud.org/2020/proceedings/91.pdf
Type: Prototyping
Program: Pavilion for the AA School terrace Software: Rhino, Grasshopper (Finite Element Analysis) Building tools: Welding, Robotic fabrication, CNC milling Location: London, UK
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
A structure for the AA terrace was built using 8mm tin sheet panels. Curved folding techniques enhanced the structural properties of the panels based on the geometry
48 curve-folded panels 8 panels reinforced with SPIF techniques
SPIF techniques 4. CREATE REFLECTION REFERENCE SURFACES FROM THE RULED SURFACE 5. EXTEND THE REFLECTION SURFACE TO CREATE FLAPS 6. CREATE CLOSED FLAPS USING MIDPOINT TRIANGLE
alone. Different folding angels were tested against material tolerances in order to inform the computational design. Self-weight and stress analyses were performed to determine high-stress areas that needed to be reinforced.
DYNAMIC PUBLIC SPACE
URBAN REVITALISATION
Summer 2016 Workshop IAAC
Type: Urban design Program: Research
Software: Grasshopper (Agent Based System)
Tutor: Aldo Sollazzo, Angelos Chronis PHD
Team: Eva Kukar
REVITALIZATION BASED ON REALTIME CHANGE
Once a rich variant street of Barcelona, Avinguda del Parallel today is used more as a passage rather than a destination. Focusing on an active hub surrounding theatre
Apolo as a case study, clusters of the street are identified that can accommodate dynamic shifts in physical space. Agents are integrated and swarm activity with drones is used that will allow for dynamic public space adaptation and revitalization based on real-time change on Avinguda del Parallel.
Case Study
For the case study, the intersection surrounding the famous Theatre Apolo provided the most informative space.
Identifying clusters
Present
Future
Bar Restaurant Cafe Shops Theatres Bus stopThe poppodium is positioned in the north of Munich city between two former barracks, next to the Munich’s creative area „Kreativquatier“, sponsored by the City of Munich. The poppodium is designed to create an open, transparent atmosphere that on the ground level creates an inviting plinth and connection to the urban fabric. Music should be visible.
By lifting the halls and giving them a central position on the site, it was possible to wrap all public functions around it; this also provides an extra noise buffer. Spaces between each public function can then be left open as voids, which visually connect the foyer and halls, artists, office workers and visitors.
halls rehearsal rooms logistics
large hall small hall basement
1. floor ground floor
Lift and Lower the halls
Activate plinth for visitors Logistics Triple height foyer
*19.07.1990, Munich
A Flat 4, Thackeray St, London W8 5HA, UK
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