PORTOFOLIO
Elena Cirlan Contact details:
+971 50 994 14 87 e.cirlan@gmail.com
Profession: Nationality:
INTERIOR ARCHITECT Romanian
Current Adress:
UAE, Abu Dhabi
Education 2006 – 2011: Specialty:
,,Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urbanism, Bucharest, Romania (5 years Bachelor Degree) Interior Design During the University, I’ve been involved in the residential, rehabilitation, interior/exterior design, social architecture, projects, and graduated with good basic experience, being compensated by government study bursary.
2001 – 2005: Specialty:
“High School of fine arts, music and architecture”, Ploiesti, Romania Architecture
Competences Computer abilities:
Auto-CAD 2D /3D, Sketch-Up, Adobe (Photoshop, In Design), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), 3DS MAX (basic), Archi CAD, Rhinoceros.
Languages known:
English, Romanian
Social Skills:
Able to work independently or team part, hard worker, always ready for new professional challenge, looking forward to meet Company’s objectives and expectations. I had participated next to other students in architecture projects, working with foreign architects and students from different occupational fields while being in the university programs. I was a member of the redaction team for the school newspaper in secondary school, publication which won a national prize.
Experience (during University) Period: Role: Job Description:
MULTIPOLL Romania
July 2010 up to June 2011
Interior Designer & Sales Consultant - Clients coordination - Client’s location site visits / survey for data collection/ site photography - Interior/ Exterior decorations proposals based on client inputs/ recommendations, including hand sketches, presentation in Adobe Photoshop and Sketch-Up, materials description, furniture, colors, etc. - Drawings preparation like: Furniture layouts, Walls Views,Ceiling plans, Floor plans, Sections, Details. - Showroom administration responsibility (receiving/delivery planning, organization, operations) - Materials stock monitoring / update - Clients materials delivery monitoring - Suppliers, vendor’s coordination /follow up in order to receive the materials/products in time - Report to Marketing Director
University extra activities
(Mentors/ Architects collaboration)
During my last years of university I had been collaborating with my mentors, preparing the early stages of the projects as follows: - updating urban-scale plans, updating interior design plans, updating interior design plan, researching precedents, document layout, presentation graphic design, presentation drawings, streetscape renderings, site visits, preparation of sample boards, photography
Qualifications Hand and computer drafting, Document layout and graphic design, Physical and computer model making, Hand and computer rendering, Presentation design, Research skills, Office administration skills Personal Interests:
I love to travel and to interact with people from different cultural backgrounds. I paint occasionally, and I organized a personal painting exhibition in high school. I participated in national and regional competitions of painting, literature.
CONTENTS RECONVERSION
CAMPUS FOR UNIVERSITY OF ARCHITECTURE
NEOCLASSICAL GUSTAVIAN STYLE LUXURY FURNITURE SHOWROOM LIGHTING PROJECT DESIGN LUXURY FURNITURE SHOWROOM SOLAR ARCHITECTURE HOLIDAY GREEN HOUSE LANDSCAPE PROJECT JAPANESE GARDEN SCENOGRAPHY PROJECT THEATRE FOR 2 PLAYS TECHNICAL PROJECT GLASS&STEEL LADDER RESTORATION PROJECT ELECTRIC PLANT FILARET OFFICE SPACE LAWYER OFFICE BUILDING RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE HOUSE AND COMMERCIAL SPACE INTERIOR DESIGN 2 CHILDREN ROOM INTERIOR DESIGN YACHT PRODUCT DESIGN IRONING MACHINE COLLABORATION RESIDENTIAL/ URBAN ARCHITECTURE HAND SKETCHES
RECONVERSION
CAMPUS FOR UNIVERSITY OF ARCHITECTURE
CAMPUS FOR UNIVERSITY OF ARCHITECTURE
The project was meant as an answer to the range of functions held by the University of Architecture located in different areas of the city without a direct link between them. I chose a site in Bucharest in an area proposed for remodeling of an industrial site into a campus for students and teachers architects. The site is situated 20 min walking distance from University located in the centre of the capital and is accesible by subway, public transport, The site is located in a student area of the capital, with many universities in 20 minutes walk from downtown, in an area accessible by metro, public transport, a road junction. In the main building I chose to create an interior atrium used as an exhaust for the used air and also as a source of natural light for interior space. The central building is the core of the whole students ensemble, with public spaces, also temporary housing for 130 architects, visiting professor or graduate scholars. The building is organized on the ground floor and three floors, approximately 12,000 sq m and has a number of functions as: foyer, bistro, café, terrace, commercial field, small architecture offices,conferences hall, video room, studios,apartments, library magazines, study room, physical model making room,
ATRIUM PERSPECTIVE
TRANSVERSAL SECTION
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
MAIN BUILDING AS IT IS IN PRESENT DAY
MAIN FACADE WEST
SOUTH FACADE
EAST FACADE GROUND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
THIRD FLOOR PLAN
LIGHTING PLAN
TRANSVERSAL SECTION FOYER
LONGITUDINAL SECTION FOYER
G.F.
LIGHTING FIXTURES
LIGHTING/ FURNITURE PILLAR
NEOCLASSICAL GUSTAVIAN STYLE
LUXURY FURNITURE SHOWROOM
LUXURY FURNITURE SHOWROOM Project presents a conversion of old warehouse into a showroom for unique luxury furniture presented in a historical style, before 1900. Interior space, 630 square meters, is organized with individual functions, administrative - reception area, office, conference room, circulation space with exposure - sampling, furniture, exposure windows, 3 specific room style - a salon, bedroom,bathroom, which mimic the original layout gustavian neoclassical style. Neoclassical three rooms are connected in an individual exposure route, as a house to house, whose exterior is also completed original neoclassical houses. Basically, the client has first contact with the historical style of the entrance when the current goes past into a stylzed street from time to before 1900. Organizational space is minimal in style, like a semi-transparent glass box to create a contrast effect between present and past value. SHOWROOM PLAN/ CLIENTS ROUTE
INTERIOR PERSPECTINE FROM ENTRANCE
SHOWROOM TOTAL VIEW
INTERIOR VIEW FROM ENTRANCE
OUTSIDE OVERVIEW
GUSTAVIAN NEOCLASSIC INTERIOR VIEWS - SALON
CEILING VIEW - SALON
CEILING VIEW - BEDROOM
GUSTAVIAN NEOCLASSIC INTERIOR VIEWS - BEDROOM CEILING VIEW - BATHROOM
GUSTAVIAN NEOCLASSIC INTERIOR VIEWS - BATHROOM
LIGHTING PROJECT DESIGN
LUXURY FURNITURE SHOWROOM
LIGHTING PROJECT DESIGN
LUXURY FURNITURE SHOWROOM Initial project goal was to achieve a given space-hall area 625mp, with total height of 10ml, with 5.20ml beams to limit exposure inside a space to sell for furniture, decoration objects ornaments, wall, in a style chosen before 1900.
In lighting design is required special attention to the nature of space, color rendering, and more precisely the spectrum of light emitted by lamps, style, lighting design, creating points of interest and accents, control systems and lighting scenarios, and not least to avoid glare and flare.
CEILING LIGHTING FIXTURES PLAN
WALS LIGHTING FIXTURES PLAN
INTERIOR VIEW FROM ENTRANCE
FLOOR LIGHTING FIXTURES PLAN
Most incandescent lamps are halogen type of exposure in space, the advantages of halogen lamps in color reproduction and the right ambience of a classic style space historically, history, are superior,thus making the transition from cold type office building lighting in a space warm, welcoming, which remembers the chandeliers with candles lit interiors.
INTERIOR VIEW TO R
RECEPTION AND STAFF AREA
INTERIOR PERSPECTINE FROM ENTRANCE
INTERIOR VIEW TO ENTRANCE/EXHIBITON AREA
LIGHTING INTERIOR VIEWS - BEDROOM
LIGHTING INTERIOR VIEWS - BATHROOM
LIGHTING INTERIOR VIEWS - SALON
SOLAR ARCHITECTURE
HOLIDAY GREEN HOUSE
SOLAR ARCHITECTURE HOLIDAY GREEN HOUSE Why geodesic dome? Is energy efficient Is the smallest area for a given
volume, so it has low heat loss.
Ergonomic shape and compact
because it performs very well in areas with strong winds or storms.
Installation is easy. Self-supporting structure does not require other supporting elements.
Partially free offers more freedom in planning
The structure is made of wood. The cells formed triangular-photovoltaic panels are mounted, sandwich panels made of wooden panels with thermal insulation layer of hemp on the inside - Low E glass - prefabricated wooden panels with holes fretted glass.
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
DECATHLON SOUTH VIEW
DECATHLON NORTH VIEW
DECATHLON WEST VIEW
DECATHLON WEST VIEW
LANDSCAPE PROJECT
JAPANESE GARDEN
JAPANESE GARDEN Japanese garden is the representation of the universe: fire, light poles, the earth-shaped stone and water, air, plants and animals in their natural forms. LONGITUDINAL SECTION - GARDEN
Stones form the structure of a Japanese garden. rugged rocks suggest the mountain and river stones are used in or along riverbanks. These elements are symbolic and less realistic. Water (Mizu) is a customary component. water reminiscent of the passage of time. path or bridge passing over the water symbolizes the journey. Bridges are symbols of the passage from one world to another, a theme that is found throughout Japanese art.
TRANSVERSAL SECTION - GARDEN
There is usually an island in the middle of the lake or river in the garden, which is the island of eternal life or a quiet place ,,Nirvana�, outside time and space.
PLANTS SAMPLES JAPANESE GARDEN
SCENOGRAPHY PROJECT
THEATRE FOR 2 PLAYS
SCENOGRAPHY PROJECT THEATRE FOR 2 PLAYS This project is about Act Theatre in Bucharest; scenography for two plays, one for children and other dedicated adults. I chose Spirited Away and Memoirs of a Geisha.
Scene is actually a podiummounted removable metal structure with a length of 750 cm stands with lamps inside Japan, shoji modular panels 30x60cm, Color and light are the most important factor in creating dramatic scenery effect. PALIMPSEST- parchement BUTOH- dance shadows
Are two sources of inspiration that helped choose shoji panels as a method of expression in experimental theater. Main perspective is composed of three panels ,,PALIMPSEST” with shoji paper, behind which the actors dance numbers ,,BUTOH” spectator is absorbed by shadows created by light sources behind the actors. Corners of the room are also two
other sites show the light/shadow. THEATRE HALL IN PRESENT
BACK VIEW
LEFT VIEW
FRONT VIEW
RIGHT VIEW
FRONT VIEW
RIGHT VIEW
BACK VIEW
LEFT VIEW
TECHNICAL PROJECT
GLASS&STEEL LADDER
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
HANDRAIL DETAILING
TECHNICAL PROJECT GLASS&STEEL LADDER
The project required detail of a access
stair in a medium size exhibition space, an older project theme.
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
Aim is to achieve an execution project to right ladder with two strings. The design is minimal design with materials such as stainless steel, tempered glass in shades of green.
BASEMENT PLAN
TRANSVERSAL SECTION
LADDER PLAN
LADDER OVERVIEW
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
RESTORATION PROJECT
ELECTRIC PLANT FILARET
RESTORATION PROJECT ELECTRIC PLANT FILARET WORKSHOOP SPACES-ARTS&CRAFTS
PHYSICAL DEGRADATION
The site is in the old central area of the capital, considered to be of great importance to the historical heritage of the city. It will incorporate new uses such as workshops, gallery, library, accomodation and commercial spaces.
ANTHROPIC DEGRADATION
Due to low maintenance and the passage of time the present condition of the building is almost critical. One important characteristic is the proximity of the building to the park, it can easily be perceived as a tourist attraction.
To support the metal roof we proposed a independent steel structure so as not to affect the structure of transverse walls, cracked pretty bad. Thus, besides the existing steel beams, covering system will support the ends of the hall on a metal structure that discharge efforts directly into the foundations.
CHEMICAL DEGRADATION
BIOLOGICAL DEGRADATION
To revitalize the building offer a creative workshops, cultural function, evidenced by the building structure independent modules stained with different colors
Intervention is reversible, does not affect in any way building stability either visual perception of space. Contrast material, shape and color is meant to emphasize the classical architecture of the plant, With contrasting materials, shape and color is meant to emphasize the classical architecture of the plant and emphasize the playful side of the proposed function, cultural function- creative workshops as: collage, drawing, painting, sculpture, modeling, pottery.
HALL PERSPECTIVES/ ARTS&CRAFTS STUDIOS
TRANSVERSAL SECTIONS
HALL PLAN/ ARTS AND CRAFTS STUDIOS
GRAPHIC DESIGN PLAY BILL
WORKSHOOP SPACES-ARTS&CRAFTS
OFFICE SPACE
LAWYER OFFICE BUILDING
OFFICE OF LAWYER
OFFICE SPACE
LAWYER OFFICE BUILDING
The project required the development of an office building that would house a small lawyers company. The site is located on one of the Bucharest central bulevards, sorrounded by a historically protected area.
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
Following the character of the entire old centre of the city, the corniche line is vibrated and forms an irregular profile but one of the requirements was to make an addition to the building with two levels. The interior is characterized by simple lines and colors with an official character, wood veneer, semi-transparent glass, stainless steel, leather, furniture mainly provided by Poltrona Frau. Semi-basement - store room, archive, boiler room, small kitchen, photocopy room Ground floor- reception, waiting room, office, bathroom First floor - office trainee, 2 office rooms Second floor- two partners offices, meeting room, library, functional spaces Terrace.
BASEMENT PLAN
G.F. PLAN
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE
HOUSE AND COMMERCIAL SPACE
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE HOUSE AND COMMERCIAL SPACE
Project’s theme is home to the city, which is the beneficiary a family of four. Land is located in a small space, located between two other buildings with classic character, a commercial street in the ground floors. Beneficiary owns a small business, therefore wanted a little space for display and sale of small art objects. Another feature of the house was a need for a special painting workshop located in the attic. The facade is a mondrian-like composition, made out of colored perforated metal sheets, that have the role to filter the light, keeping the heat outside walls while still allowing light inside. Also a feature of the subdivision was to create a home interior courtyard that allow natural lighting and ventilation of spaces. Ground floor - commercial space, interior courtyard, dining, kitchen, windfang, boiler room, garage, hall First floor - living room, office, bedroom, dressing, bathroom, Attic - 2 bedrooms, painting workshop, bathroom
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
ATTIC PLAN
INTERIOR DESIGN
2 CHILDREN ROOM
INTERIOR DESIGN 2 CHILDREN ROOM
This space is intended for use of 2 children of 8 years old. Space provides a working area with two small offices in front of the window, night area- 2 bunk beds night, bathroom. A very special secret place is a computer game room, positioned above the bath, with common access to the bunk bed.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW A
BACK VIEW B
RIGHT VIEW A
RIGHT VIEW B
INTERIOR DESIGN
YACHT
INTERIOR DESIGN YACHT
Is an interior design project for a small yacht that can be used up to 6 persons plus 2 crew members. Partitioning is carried out around the fixed engine room. In this situation, there are specific rules such as the sense of opening doors, spatial orientation, attachment of furniture, more efficient use of each space for storage, use of extensible furniture, coherent partitioning of space.
TRANSVERSAL SECTIONS
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
SPATIAL ORGANIZATION PLAN
PRODUCT DESIGN
IRONING MACHINE
LEFT VIEW
TOP VIEW
FRONT VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
RIGHT VIEW VERTICAL POSITION
SECTION
FRONT VIEW
TOP VIEW
PRODUCT DESIGN IRONING MACHINE
NEW DESIGN/ ORDINARY LATERAL VIEW
COLLABORATION
RESIDENTIAL/ URBAN ARCHITECTURE
COLLABORATION
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE
During my last years of university I had been collaborating with my mentors, preparing the early stages of the projects as follows:
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
updating urban-scale plans, updating interior design plans, updating interior design plan,
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
researching precedents, document layout, presentation graphic design, presentation drawings, streetscape renderings, site visits, preparation of sample boards, photography
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
SITE PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
ROOF PLAN
TECHNICAL PLANS
COLLABORATION
URBAN ARCHITECTURE
HAND SKETCHES
HAND SKETCHES
SURVEYS, PERSPECTIVES, DETAILS, LANDSCAPES, ARTISTIC DRAWINGS
Elena Cirlan - Interior Architect mobile: +971 50 994 14 87 e-mail: e.cirlan@ gmail.com