Portfolio
2012-2016
Elena Corio
Portfolio
2012-2016
Elena Corio
EDUCATION Master Degree in Architectural Engineering University of Pisa, Italy - Dec 2016 Grade: 110/110 with honours Thesis: An innovative sail-shaped shelter for the Ancient Ships Archaeological Site of Pisa: conception and parametric design. Area of expertise: Architectural Geometry, Complex structures, Structural Design, Technological Architecture, Building physics.
EXPERIENCE Elena Corio Architect & Structural Engineer With a multidisciplinary and research-based approach to architectural design, my aim is to combine engineering knowledge with creativity. I’m eager to understand how to use new technologies, such as parametric modelling and fabrication tools, to develop all design stages, from the early conception to the construction process. My goal is to contribute to innovation and sustainability of structures. I feel comfortable working in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
Research student CNR - National Research Council of Italy, Pisa May 2016 - Dec 2016 The traineeships concerned the parametric design of a timber gridshell with reciprocal joints and the digital fabrication of scaled models. I had the opportunity to work in a stimulating and interdisciplinary environment, where I acquired supplementary computational skills. Publication First author of the research paper: Conception and parametric design workflow for a timber large-spanned reversible grid shell to shelter the archaeological site of the Roman Shipwrecks in Pisa, International Journal of Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements. Conference Presenter at MARAS 2016 - 5th International Conference on Mobile, Adaptable and Rapidly Assembled Structures. AA Aarhus Visiting School Architectural Association School of Architecture, London - 2015 During the workshop, we investigated the effects of light in design, through the use of computational tools and digital fabrication at different scales. Thanks to this experience, I improved my leadership and attitude to work on an international team.
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Helsinki Summer School University of Helsinki - 2014 Students from different countries and academic backgrounds examined the Welfare City as a sustainable model of urban development, through lectures, workshops and excursions in Helsinki.
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Volunteer at a cultural event Festival della Mente in Sarzana, Italy My task was to welcome visitors and give information.
SKILLS Languages Italian - Mother tongue English - Advanced French - Basic Softwares CAD: AutoCAD (advanced); Revit (basic). Structural analysis: SAP2000 (good). 3D Modelling: AutoCAD (advanced), Rhinoceros (good). Rendering: Artlantis Studio (good); 3Ds Max+VRay (basic). Graphic: Photoshop (good); Illustrator (good); Indesign (advanced). Programming: Grasshopper (good). Office: Word (advanced), Excel (good), Power Point (advanced). GIS: QGIS (basic); ArcGIS (basic).
CONTACT La Spezia, Italy +39 3463272891
Artistic Sketching/ Painting/ Model making. Digital Photography: Amateur photography club member.
e.corio@outlook.com
Certifications Health and safety in the construction industry. University of Pisa - 2014 Rhinoceros & Grasshopper - 3D modelling for Architecture. McNeel - 2015
https://www.behance. net/ecorio3f74
Skype (Elena Corio)
References Available Upon Request
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TIMBER FREE FORMS
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TIMBER FREE FORMS
Master Thesis What: Gridshell Where: Pisa, Italy When: 2016 With: Prof. Maurizio Froli, Dott. Paolo Cignoni, Dott. Nico Pietroni.
Reciprocal structures, or nexorade, are composed by the assembling of groups of three or more beams mutually connected by monolateral joints in a way that any relative movement is suppressed. This kind of structures can be easily built in relatively unprepared sites, dismantled, transported and reused even by not specialized handcraft. For these reasons, reciprocal structures have been widely used in the past for military purposes, and nowadays they seem to satisfy very well the different requirements of a quick and temporary shelter of a large archaeological area when they are shaped as gridshells.
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The Thesis proposes the design of a reversible, reciprocal framed gridshell to shelter the Ancient Ships Archaeological Site of Pisa. The structure must protect excavations and archaeologists from the weather and provide an easy access to visitors. Additionally, it must allow for easy transportation and construction. We developed a parametric workflow for both the form finding and the digital fabrication processes, and we design a prototype of steel T-joint for timber reciprocal beams. Finally, we realised a laser cut model to test the structural efficiency of the design proposal.
� Ancient Ships Archaeological Site of Pisa: model and plan → Design of the shelter: external and internal views
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Mechanical form finding
1. Planar surface
3. Funicular shell
2. Particle Spring System
4. Voronoi remeshing
Reciprocal Frame Grid
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5. Triangular dual mesh
7. Geometry construction
6. Geometry construction
8. Dynamic relaxation
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T-joint: construction sequence
Spigot joint
Timber beam 0,3 x 0,5 m
Cardan joint
Slotted holes with friction bolts
Structural modelling and Buckling analysis
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Plan of the shelter
East
South
West
North
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� Laser cutting and proposed construction strategy → 1:50 scaled model of the shelter
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BAMBOO VAULT
Image: http://bgfons.com/img/nature/bamboo
Design of Complex Structures What: Temporary Pavilion Where: Pisa, Italy When: 2015 With: Prof. Maurizio Froli, Camilla Pezzica.
We propose a modular structure for a temporary pavilion sited in the university garden. Each module is made of a series of interlocking bamboo stripes, which form a vault spanning from a central column up to the ceiling. This light structure is given stiffness by twisting and bending the stripes, then locking the blades together. The pavilion is economic and sustainable, and it can be easily assembled without the use of sophisticated equipment. The geometry is generated by a logarithmic spiral and reminds us of some natural shapes, such as bluebell flowers.
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Elevation and plan
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SUNNY SIDE UP
AA Aarhus Visiting School What: Parametric Design Where: Aarhus, Denmark When: 2015 With: Jens Pedersen, Ali Farzaneh, Daves Reeves (Tutors). Katarzyna Alaszewska, Lars Holt, Thomas Lee, Heidi li, Wei Zhang.
During the AA Aarhus Visiting School, we were asked to produce full scale installations that explored light. My group, inspired by an old lamp designed by Louis Poulsen, investigated light’s ability to be concentrated and dispersed. We started from an adaptable module and we developed a system of polyhedral volumes controlled by set perimeters and influenced by a raytracing algorithm. The result was a heterogeneous structure which produced different light effects. Using Ladybug, a Grasshopper plug-in, we analysed and optimized solar radiation (relating to local weather).
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Concept: polyhedral volumes to control light effects
Type 1 collects most light
Type 2 provides neutral lighting
Type 3 creates light dispersion
Light analysis in Ladybug
Unfolded panels for laser cutting
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KANDINSKIJ POETRY
Architectural Design What: Public Library Where: Pisa, Italy When: 2014 With: Prof. Domenico Taddei
The library is planned to be situated in Pisa suburbs, characterized by the lack of architectural values. For this reason, the project doesn’t take inspiration from the urban landscape, but from Art, in particular from the painting “On White II” by Kandinskij. The result is a set of volumes with different shapes and colours, reminding a set of Froebel Blocks. At first sight, these volumes look chaotic, but actually they are the result of a geometric construction which starts from the cone, the cylinder and the sphere. Special attention is given to the “promenade architecturale” leading to the internal space.
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The pedestrian path is supported by a sequence of arches, inspired by the near Roman aqueduct, the only historical remain in the area.
Sketch of the project ← “On white II” by Kandinskij → Site plan
Exploded view
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Section
South
North
West
Facade detail
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Metal railing
Perforated copper sheet
Drip sill Floating floor Insulation Lightweight concrete Corrugated steel sheet IPE steel beam
Glazed facade
Aluminium brise soleil
← External view and physical model → External and internal views
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HYBRID
Technical Architecture What: Mixed use building Where: Pontedera Italy When: 2013 With: Prof. Giorgio Croatto, Chara Fazzi, Denise Italia, Viola Marano.
A former supermarket is turned into a mixed-use building. The main functions are located within the existing structure, consisting of a precast concrete framework. The internal spaces are intended to be flexible and adaptable to different uses. A new public plaza allows the extension of the streets underneath the building, in contrast with the usual privatisation of all free spaces. The new facade is partially glazed and protected from the direct illumination by perforated metal sheets.
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Uses Car park Housing Offices Shopping Sport
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Isometric view � Existing building → Renovated building
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Ground floor Housing Shopping Restaurant
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First floor Housing Offices
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Second floor Housing Sport
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Section A-A
Section B-B
North
East
Facade detail
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Perforated metal sheet
IPE steel beam
Glazed railing Corrugated sheet C-shaped steel section Insulation
Sliding French window
Rolling shutter
Humus Drainage
NEW CITY CENTRE
Town Planning What: Masterplan Where: Massa, Italy When: 2012 With: Prof. Roberto Pierini, Federica Casanovi, Chiara Cini, Denise Italia, Viola Marano, Chiara Fazzi, Camilla Pezzica, Irene Puncello.
The project aims at the renovation of an industrial and residential area in Massa, Italy. Since the urban analysis highlights the lack of public spaces, we plan not only a new residential buildings, but also a urban square, a park, a public school and a shopping centre. When it is possible, we choose to renovate existing buildings instead of constructing new ones. A new street will help to minimise traffic congestion in the city centre.
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Use of buildings Residential Public Commercial Other
Use of open spaces Farmed Garden Wild
Masterplan
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1. Public park 2. Residential space 3. Shopping centre 4. Public square 5. Kindergarten 6. Public school
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← Shopping centre → Public school
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Thank you for your attention! You can find more information about my work here: https://www.behance.net/ecorio3f74
Elena Corio +39 3463272891 e.corio@outlook.com