ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
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PROJECTS Elena Rado Phone: 0045 50144924 Email: elenarado994@gmail.com Address: Glostervej 62, 2500 Valby
ACADEMIC WORKS
EDUCATION
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GODSBANEN ZERO: LCA in the early design stages of a mixed-use timber building
Master of science in architecture 2017-2019
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HATLEHOL CHURCH - A place for the people
IUAV, Universita’ Iuav di Venezia
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CABIN IN THE WOOD: a retreat for work and contemplation
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SUSTAINABLE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING Housing project
AAU , Aalborg University
Bachelor of architecture 2013-2017
SKILLS Photoshop InDseign Illustrator Autocad Sketchup Rhino Velux Daylight Bsim Grasshopper
PROFESSIONAL WORKS
LANGUAGES Italian English Spanish Danish
mothertongue advanced advanced elementary
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SILKEBORG MASTERPLAN
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GLOSTRUP SOGNEGAARD
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GODSBANEN ZERO
LCA in the early design stages of a mixed-use timber building The aim of this work is to investigate a relevant field of sustainable architecture: the application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in the early design process, in order to obtain a building that has a close-toZero impact on the environment during his whole life. As a consequence, the thesis will deal with timber structure potential in a LCA functional and aesthetic perspective. This topic is applied to a mixed-use building complex both with housing and public functions, located in Godsbanen, a district in Aarhus, Denmark. The LCA investigations have been translated on a study of a possible reduction of the material use and the recycle of it at the end of the building’s life. This has been done with a disassembly timber structure that has been exposed as much as possible considering to question the Danish fire regulation, so that its appearance clearly reflects its sustainable nature. The project is also physically and functionally connected to the area, already characterized by mixeduse buildings hosting public functions, retails and housing, and it recalls its recent history through the placement of recycle facilities, workshops and temporary activities.
ill. 1: Masterplan
ill. 2: Concept 4
Standard volumes
Open up
Raised open spaces
Open spaces separation
Height change
Fragmentation
ill. 3-4: Shape diagram, exterior view
The project site is 10.000 m2 and the functions that will be hosted are both public and private. A FAR of 200% is set since it relates to the urban density of the nearby sites and it is proved to be optimal in a sustainability perspective. The concept consists on a pile of wooden boxes that frame a mixture of public and private that colive in a balanced and Zero-impact way. Wood is both a canvas on which these activities come to life and a friendly companion that is involved in the everyday life of the people. he building complex is located between the new buildings of Godsbanen and the event park. The different blocks are split and a semi-public courtyard takes place in the middle, directly accessible from
the park and from the city and closed towards the main road and the rails. The pedestrian access from Godsbanen is connected more to the new path made on the old rails and less to the inner courtyard, in order to keep a more private character but still remaining open. The other side, instead, is very open and connected with the park and with a border that slowly blurs. The buildings keep the alignment with the urban surrounding and follow the characteristic fragmentation of volumes. Most of the roofs are practicable just for maintenance, while some are accessible even by the public with open air functions and seats.
ill. 6-7: Roof masterplanfacade
ill. 5: concept 2 8
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KgCO2eq./m2/y
ill. 8: LCA diagram
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KgCO2eq./m2/y
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KgCO2eq./m2/y
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KgCO2eq./m2/y
HATLEHOL CHURCH - A place for the people
The aim of the project is to design a Church, which is to be located in the neighborhood of Hatlehol in the city of Ă…lesund, Norway. The Church should be a meeting place for the local community, providing space for both religious, cultural and social activities, as well as it should function as a workplace. The design is developed by the use of the integrated design process, combining both functional, aesthetic and technical aspects in one integrated design. The Hatlehol church is about the people and creates a place for them, serving individual spiritual needs as well as giving welcoming meeting places to encourage cultural exchanges. The church focuses on the human scale to welcome the people and provide social and individual stimulation.
ill. 9: Masterplan
ill. 10: Concept 12
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Following the landscape
Embracing the community
View towards the forest
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Structural system adaptation
Nave as a landmark
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Openess and human scale
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ill. 11-12: Shape diagram, exterior view
untouched. The use of local materials, such as pinewood shingles and timber structure not only refer to the local culture, but they also contribute to sustainable considerations, as the locally sourced pinewood is a renewable material. Considering the light conditions, the common spaces and office spaces are well lit by large openings allowing the direct light to enter and creating visual connection with the nature sight, while the sacred spaces are lit by subtle indirect, diffused daylight, generating a more spiritual atmosphere. The project also treats the tectonics in a very specific way. In order to relate to the site, the construction is layered in a way that on top of the terrain, the concrete foundation is placed and is “dragged up� in order to follow the landscape. The bearing timber construction is then placed on top of the concrete structure creating a transition between stereotomics and tectonics.
Although the building is very contemporary in its shape and spatial organization, the sacred spaces were designed in such a way that the overall experience of the visitor respects the protestant traditions of a classical church. The nave design takes into considering the different scenarios, such as a marriage, baptism, gathering for prayer, singing and music. The acoustics of this space were designed in such a way that it allows a good quality of music while keeping the speech understandable. In its approach to the landscape, materiality and the treatment of the light, the building refers directly to the Nordic architecture. While shaping the volume, a special care was accorded to its integration to the landscape. The elegant curves of the building follow the slope lines, allowing the upper floor to be placed on the terrain while the ground floor joins the entrance level with minimal intervention leaving the nature on the northern part of the site
ill.14-15: 1st floor plan- section
ill. 13: Structural diagram 16
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ill.16: interior nave illustration
CABIN IN THE WOOD: a retreat for work and contemplation The project consists on designing a retreat for an anostronomous who wants to work far from society and close to the natural environment of the forest. The 40 m2 cabin has a strong relation with the natural surroundings thanks to big outdoor spaces and big openings towards the site. It has been planned also to have low energy consumption thanks to solar panels, central heating, local materials.
ill. 17: Masterplan
ill. 18: Concept
ill. 19-20: Interior-exterior view ill. 21-22: plans-sections
View toward the sky
ill. 23-24: Sustainable strategies- Interior view
Central fireplace/heating
Roof angled for solar cells
Spaces for outdoor activities
Prevent overheating
Let the nature inside
SUSTAINABLE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING Housing project The aim of this work is to investigate a relevant field of sustainable architecture: the application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in the early design process, in order to obtain a building that has a close-toZero impact on the environment during his whole life. As a consequence, the thesis will deal with timber structure potential in a LCA functional and aesthetic perspective. This topic is applied to a mixed-use building complex both with housing and public functions, located in Godsbanen, a district in Aarhus, Denmark. The LCA investigations have been translated on a study of a possible reduction of the material use and the recycle of it at the end of the building’s life. This has been done with a disassembly timber structure that has been exposed as much as possible considering to question the Danish fire regulation, so that its appearance clearly reflects its sustainable nature. The project is also physically and functionally connected to the area, already characterized by mixeduse buildings hosting public functions, retails and housing, and it recalls its recent history through the placement of recycle facilities, workshops and temporary activities.
ill. 25: Masterplan
ill. 26: Concept 26
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Three cubes
Lower height for sun
Create different levels of privacy in-between
Courtyards to let the sun in
Roof gardens
ill. 27-28: Shape diagram- Extorior view 28
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Angled roof for solar panels
The projects purpose is to design an energy and climate optimized building complex, in the middle of Aalborg. The site is surrounded by industrial and light commercial business, and borders on a stream to the south, opening opportunities for innovative housing qualities. With respect for both nature and the human comfort, qualities from different housing types combined with technical aspects, to reach the goal of a social, dense sustainable building complex. The building provides different social areas, some with openness for the public and others with privacy for the residents. The exterior image of the building follow suit with the surrounding buildings, with a touch of modern design, as the interior radiates warmth and confidence. By using holistic method, the architectural design
reaches a connection between aesthetic-, climatic-, energy- and functional demands, ensure a high standard of living and leaving only inspiration for a brighter future.
ill. 30-31: modelsection ill. 29: third floor plan
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SILKEBORG WATERFRONT 1 floor
2 floors
ill. 34 Placement 1, one floor building
ill. 35 Placement 1, two floors building
3 floors
4 floors
ill. 36 Placement 1, three floors building
best way to integrate the same amount of parkings in the urban context freeing the bank and creating a pleasant outdoor environment appropriate for a future development. After this the new parking houses have been studied also in height to better integrate them with the urban context and to don’t ruin the waterfront view and they are placed already assuming that the road is moved from the original position.
The project consists on the renovation of the city center connections with the harbor and the river waterfront, a new building for the Jorn museum and an increase of the green areas in the urban context. The main problem that it has been faced in the beginning was to provide the city with a waterfront view, as in the actual condition it is completely detached from the city center. To do so it has been proposed to move the hard traffic road that is going in front of the water inside the urban context, to let the riverside free. The main problem that has been faced was the big number of parkings in front of the water, that where obstructing the view and the access from the city center. For this reason the first step was to study the
The analysis consisted on studies with regards to the waterfront accesses, which I directed, where to locate the Jorn museum, providing motivations, the pros and cons of the choice and its impact on the future activities.
ill. 37 Placement 1, four floors building
2 floors
1 floor
ill. 38 Placement 2, one floor building
ill. 39 Placement 2, two floors building
3 floors
4 floors
ill. 32-33 Masterplanparking section 32
ill. 40 Placement 2, three floors building
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ill. 41 Placement 2, four floors building
GLOSTRUP SOGNEGAARD The first project I have been involved was a competition for the Parish Center of Glostrup, in the outskirts of Copenhagen. The current center can no longer accommodate the facilities for the parishes and the church community, as it is too small and not really comfortable. The requirement was demolishing the exsistent project and rebuilt a larger and more functional space that could have dealt with the ancient church and have achieved the modern design quality with a respect for the tradition. It has been also required to create functional and exciting outdoor spaces which will be used by the parish staff and the visitors.
The way of approaching these issues was very rational: try different combinations in order to achieve the best one that was responding the following criteria: -a logic and uniform plan compositionally speaking. -to connect private/ public function still ensuring the privacy. -create an interesting and inviting space for the visitors. -accommodate the requests of priests and other people’s work environment. -a plan that allows the creation of outdoor spaces and it’s open towards them. The landscape in particular has been part of my tasks. A beautiful and functional outdoor space was required in the brief by the priests and the users of the project. It has been solved with a really simple and elegant solution, consisting on three different outdoor spaces well connected with the existing church and background.
My initial tasks were some volume and plan studies. The following are some examples of a number of plan studies that helped me and the entire team to understand how to distribute the amount of needed square meters in the site. Another difficulty was to allocate different funcitons with different level of privacy inside the same building as to connect them.
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Ovenlys
Teknik
Ovenlys
Personalestue, mødelokale
Kirkekontor Køkkenvæg i gang
Kirkekontor
Boghylde
Venteareal Præstekontorer
Ovenlys
Hall
Køkkenstue
Elevator
Konfirmandrum
Mødelokal 100 personer
Garderobe
Kig til kirken
Toiletter
Affald
Indgang køkken
Konfirmandrum Kig til kirken
Siddeniche
Kig til kirken
Garderobe
Bænk Rampe Rampe
Depot Møbler Rampe
Parkeringskælder
Depot Rengøring
Depot Kirkegårdskontor
Depot møbler
Kælder
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ill. 43-44 Masterplan - Section 2 35
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Elena Rado Phone: 0045 50144924 Email: elenarado994@gmail.com