PORTFOLIO 2015
blahoerik@gmail.com
ACADEMIC WORKS
WORKSHOP COMPETITIONS
PROFFESSIONAL WORKS
ERIK BLAHO I was born on November 20, 1989 in Bratislava and studied architecture at Slovak university of technology in Bratislava. I don’t try to define my own style so it won’t constrain me because I think that every locality and assignment deserves specific solution and unique approach.
CONTENT
ACADEMIC WORKS
A complex of two apartment houses located at Street Janka Alexyho. White and black volumes of apartment houses are angled oppositely to create a better view of the Small Carpathians, while ensuring greater privacy for residents of the neighboring tower. lacation: DĂşbravka/Bratislava/SK type: housing author: Erik Blaho supervisor: Ing.arch.VladimĂr Sekera year: 2011
NOIRE
A Visitors Centre contains areas for exhibitions related to the Castle Devin, a small amphitheater for performances, an information center, a restaurant, a sports field and their facilities so that the building functions 24 hours a day for all age groups and provides comfort for tourists who visit the castle. The Information Center design is based on a stone structure of the castle wall. In this way it is as if the Information Center becomes part of the castle itself since its existence is inseparably bound to the castle towering over it. location: Devín/Bratislava/SK type: public building author: Erik Blaho supervisor: doc.Ing.arch.Zuzana Tóthová,PhD. year: 2011
VISITORS CENTRE DEVÍN
INFORMAČNÉ CENTRUM DEVÍN
+3.500 +3.250 +2.500
+2.000
+1.375 +0.250
-0.100
+-0.000
-1.600
INFORMAČNÉ CENTRUM DEVÍN
section
94700
30500
10950
10000
Pozdĺžný rez 19050
24200
+2.000
B
,
+-0.000
+2.000
8.3%
Priečny rez
Kancelária 19.5 m²
Kancelária 13.5 m²
Serverovňa 2.5 m²
8.3%
WC ženy 20.5 m²
Denná miestnosť 15.5 m²
WC muži 15.2 m²
Bicykle 11 m²
Uprat. komora 4.5 m²
WC 3.2 m²
Terasa 38 m²
Vstupný priestor 15.5 m²
Komunikačný priestor 17 m²
Uprat. k. 1.76 m²
Výstavný priestor 233,8 m²
WC imobilni 4.1 m²
,
Sklad 7.2 m²
A
Sklad 16 m²
+3.250
Hyg. ženy 13.4 m²
Komunikačný priestor 23.4 m²
31050
+-0.000
8.3%
-1.600
Vstup 130 m²
+0.250
WC ženy
+2.500
Predmet:
Šatňa 2 6 m²
WC 3.5 m²
B
Terasa 95 m²
-0.100
Akad.rok: Hyg. imobilni 4.4 m²
Denná miestnost 10 m²
Kom. priestor 10 m²
Sklad 8 m²
Umývareň 6.1 m²
Umývareň 10.6 m²
Dátum: Denná miestnosť 25.05.2011 4.56 m²
2010/11
Hyg. muži 12.5 m²
Up. k. 1.73 m²
WC muži 13.3 m² WC 3.7 m²
Študent: Erik Blaho, 1.KR./ 2. ROČNÍK
Kom. priestorPhD. Vedúci cvičenia: ING.ARCH. ZUZANA TÓTHOVÁ, 3 m²
Mierka: 1:100
Garant predmetu: DOC.ING.ARCH. SAMOVÁ, PhD.
+1.375 12.5%
8.3%
Atelíer arch. navrhovania II.
Téma:
Šatňa 1 6.3 m²
Pizzeria 168 m²
12.5%
A
Komunikačný priestor 9 m²
14.4 m² FAKULTA ARCHITEKTÚRY STU BRATISLAVA
Info zóna 80.2 m²
Obsah: Rezy TZB
25 m²
Dielňa + sklad 17.5 m²
Č.výkresu: 6
Kancelária 4.4 m²
Sklad 13.7 m²
Požičovňa športových potrieb 42.5 m²
8.3%
Sklad Odpadu 7.2 m²
Pôdorys 1.NP floor plan
model
A Universal Production Hall designed for light industry contains everything that a regular company needs (production facilities, office spaces, laboratories/workshops, staff facilities and a showroom). The most important part of the building – the production hall is highlighted by material used for its façade which differs from the rest of the building. A glassed façade was used on the front side of the production hall so that a passerby can see the production process. lokalita: Dúbravka/Bratislava/SK druh: production buildings autor: Erik Blaho vedúci práce: Ing.arch.Katarína Kujanová,PhD. rok: 2012
UNIVERSAL FACTORY FOR LIGHT INDUSTRY
sketch
income/expedition
storages
canteen
VĂ?ROBNĂ HALA
research
administration relax entrance /staff facilities
showroom
insight into the production
model
The synagogue is located in Senec on the southern edge of the main square. The building was made in 1825 and renovated in 1904 in a Secession style with oriental elements. In 1948 the synagogue was closed and through 1950-1957 it was used as a granary. This kind of usage caused a great damage to the building and today it is closed and abandoned. Our goal was to restore the synagogue to its original appearance in 1904 whereas interiors were adapted for the purpose of cultural events (concerts, exhibitions, lectures ...) by creating a flexible space, constructing toilets in the basement and attic offices. Furnishing of the synagogue was designed to make a clear contrast between the new and old. location: Senec/SK type: monument restoration authors: Erik Blaho, Matej Brondoš supervisor: doc.Ing.arch.Jana Pohaničová,PhD. year: 2012
SYNAGOGUE SENEC
backward moving benches which creates
the space more flexible
A designed ending of Petržalka district consists of 4 parts. The first two that are closer to the housing estate are built on the plateau which contains facilities and garages. The buildings of the other two parts in close neighbourhood to the forest are already built on the surface while the fourth part contains a bus depot which is part of the shopping center. A large recreation axis which links the original settlement of Petržalka with the future city district Slnečnice passes through the center of the proposal . location: Petržalka/Bratislava/SK type: urban design authors: Erik Blaho, Andrej Barinka supervisor: doc.Ing.arch.Ľubica Vitková,PhD. consultant: Ing.arch.Ondrej Chybik, Ing.arch.Michal Krištof year: 2012
END OF PETRŽALKA
An apartment of a well-known writer of short stories and novels Mort Rainy. He has remarried, and now he lives with his wife and a son from his first marriage who is entrusted to his care during the weekends. For Mr. Rainy it was important to create a peaceful environment without any disturbances since he works at home. As he needs to feel free and not cramped, it was necessary to create an open space by combining a kitchen, a living room and an entrance. Since he needs silence for his work, there arose the need to make a study as well. Due to the fact that the writer spends weekends with his son and the flat does not pocess enough space to create another room, the study should be variable, so it can be changed into a room available for his son over the weekends. location: Apartment house Vtáčnik /Nové mesto/Bratislava/SK type: interior author: Erik Blaho supervisor: Mgr.art.Katarína Baťalíková year: 2012
WRITER’S APARTMENT
EXHIBITION architeCTURE FOR nitrA Seniors deserve contemporary architecture! 3DS is a Seniors home or rather space for seniors to live their “autumn of life” with dignity. It is a complex of three buildings located on the hill next to the Calvary. The three main buildings provide four types of housing that can flexibly be customized so that every resident is able to create his new home. The three main buildings complement each other in the facilities (a swimming pool, a chapel, a dining room, a hairdresser...) so that movable seniors have a reason to move, visit other buildings and meet each other. Each building is composed of two materials, firstly glazed parts that signify those parts of the building that are common and public and secondly those that envelope the first to represent the areas of housing and provide privacy. The volumes are also orientated according to the view and cardinal points orientation. The 3DS complex is complemented by 15 houses on the south side of the hill and by public buildings on the west side of the hill. location: Nitra/SK type: senior housing author: Erik Blaho supervisor: doc.Ing.arch.Andrea Bacová,PhD. year: 2013 exhibition: Architecture for Nitra
3DS
private
public
calvary
south
model
concept
urban model
Trojmedzie (Threepoint) means a point at which the borders of three countries meet. In this case there are the borders of Slovakia, Hungary and Austria. The triangle as a symbol of three countries is used as a basic particle that composes the whole watchtower. There are 4 lookout platforms, three of them are oriented towards each of the 3 countries and the main one at the top. location: bourders SK/HU/AT type: observation tower author: Erik Blaho supervisor: akad.soch.Jozef Hobor year: 2013
TROJMEDZIE
morning
day
and night
The thesis analyzes a Mixed Use Building situated in the urban area of Rača- Krasňany, in Černockého street, Bratislava, which respects a nature of the site, extends its functions, supplements existing built-up area and adapts to it by its form and height. The building is a sectional house situated in a flat terrain, in an area rich in greenery. The first floor is compose of business premises with an arcade. Parking lots and a building equipment are located in the basement. The second to the fifth floor comprises apartments of various size categories. The building materials were selected according to the climatic conditions and orientation of the building to the cardinal points. The southwestern façade is comprised of loggias and terraces, the northeastern façade is comprised of windows of smaller proportions. The Mixed Used Building is connected to the transport network directed towards and away from the city center in the northeastern direction. Bachelor thesis location: Krasňany/Bratislava/SK type: housing author: Erik Blaho supervisor: Ing.arch.Dušan Ferianc,PhD. year: 2013
APARTMENT HOUSE ČERNOCKÉHO
definition of construction
passageways
follow up on the roofs of tipical houses of krasnany
follow up
on the ro
ofs of ne
arby hou
ses
This proposal links two districts - Rača district and Nové mesto district thus interconnecting Krasňany with Biely kríž. The proposal includes several types of buildings and offers its residents a wider choice of housing while the first type follows up with Krasňany. The housing part is separated from busy Račianska Street by belt of administrative buildings. Krasňany Depot is located In the middle area and the proposal envisages it to be reconstructed into a multifunctional building which will include the original depot, housing, offices, amenities and sports facilities. In contact area with the railway station Vinohrady is a business center with a hotel. The designed area is multifunctional, it functionally and spatially supplements the original Krasňany. location: Rača/Bratislava/SK type: urban design author: Erik Blaho supervisor: Ing.arch.Martin Kusý year: 2014
K2
raÄ?ianska street
transformation of krasĹˆany depot
model
How to revive living space? Benches offering people not only relaxation but also games to play! By making them demountable and adjustable, they can also serve as a place where people can eat a snack, work on the computer or even play cards. location: Bratislava/SK type: design author: Erik Blaho supervisor: Ing.arch.KatarĂna SmatanovĂĄ,M.A. year: 2014
PLAYFUL BENCH
The site is located in the Austrian village Zurndorf and forms a narrow strip connecting two parallel streets. The proposal consists of two houses: a building for temporary housing with space for workshops, and a Community Center with a square, which is the center of the village. The Community Center and the square make up a single unit so that they can provide a variety of events for the whole village, thus being its true center. In order to make the square reach its high potential, the building of the Community Center must be adjusted by a system of openable roof and ground floors. A podium or a roof terrace can easily be created by opening the roof. The open ground floor can provide great public space (a square + a Community Center + a small amphitheater). The objective was to create a complex of buildings that do not only threaten a rural character of the community but at the same time will be recreated by contemporary architecture. location: Zurndorf/AT type: urban design, public building, housing author: Erik Blaho supervisor: Ing.arch.Dušan Ferianc,PhD. year: 2014 traveling exhibition: Neue Funktionen für alte Baustrukturen (Zurndorf, Gols, Bratislava, Eisenstadt, Vienna) exhibition: pavilion STU FA at CONECO 2015
ZARAN HAUS
exhibition Neue Funktionen für alte Baustrukturen
coneco 2015
ZURNDORF original condition
ZURNDORF urban proposal
proposal
adaptability of the community center
proposal square
performance
Summer cinema in the Small amphitheater
A proposal focused on revitalization of Ruzinov district by improving and linking its public spaces, urban acupuncture and control of building concentration in key parts of Ružinov district. Pre-diploma project location: Ružinov/Bratislava/SK type: urban design authors: Erik Blaho, Ladislav Michalka, Daniela Schuchmanova supervisor: doc.Ing.arch.Ľubica Vitková,PhD. year: 2015 exhibition: Urban interventions Bratislava 2015 publication: 95 ideas how to make Bratislava better http://mestskezasahy.sk/95/portfolio_item/un-dead-city/
NEW PUBLIC SPACES FOR RUŽINOV UN.DEATH CITY
Urban Interventions bratislava 2015
Naše mestské priestory sú vymreté už dnes. Kam smerujeme?
STRATÉGIA PRE OŽIVENIE VEREJNÝCH PRIESTOROV
formovanie nových bodových verejných priestorov : doplnenie zvyšných nevyužitých plôch o priestory v zmysle námestí, športovísk a zelených plôch, ktoré by dotvárali okolité funkcie : podporenie vzniku nových lokálnych pulzujúcich centier a záujmových bodov
Projekt navrhuje univerzálnu stratégiu piatich krokov potrebných pre postupnú revitalizáciu mestských priestorov Bratislavy, ktoré vídame často ľudoprázdne a bez temperamentu. Pracuje s ťažiskovým verejným priestorom a identifikáciou existujúcich bariér v ňom. Prvotná schéma projektu vznikla v lokalite vnútorného mesta a to v mestskej časti Ružinov, ktorá je v úzkej náväznosti na ustálené historické centrum, v súčasnosti má najväčší rozvojový potenciál a predstavuje jednu z najatraktívnejších oblastí pre život v meste. Vzkriesením práve tejto rozhodujúcej lokality a rozširujúcimi sa akupunktúrnymi zásahmi sa stratégia môže odvíjať a šíriť užívateľmi mestských priestorov prirodzene ďalej. Medzi existujúce bariéry staviame automobilovú dopravu nepriateľskú ku chodcom, priestranné nekvalitné plochy zelene a iných spevnených plôch, nekvalitnú a schátralú chaotickú zástavbu, nedostatok bodových verejných priestorov v dochádzkovej vzdialenosti, absenciu hodnotných peších prepojení podporujúcich orientáciu a identifikáciu sa s priestorom, slabú spolupatričnosť a ľahostajnosť obyvateľov.
#1
dopravné bariéry
#2
nekvalitné plochy
názov: Mesto názov: Ne.mŕtve Názov projektu
riešenie dopravých bariér : odstránenie prevahy automobilovej dopravy nepriateľskej ku chodcom vo verejnom priestore zmiernením a dehierarchizáciou hlavných ťahov, vznikom integrovaných zastávok medzimestskej a mestskej hromadnej dopravy a odstavných parkovísk, posilnením siete a komfortu mhd, vybudovaním cyklistickej siete : ide to aj inak ako autom a rovnako pohodlne!
formovanie peších prepojení : vytvorenie hierarchie peších prepojení medzi jednotlivými centrami a záujmovými bodmi : hierarchia určuje intenzitu užívania a tým potrebu funkčného a estetického stvárnenia, pričom profily komunikácií môžu formovať bulvár, mestskú triedu, lokálne komunikácie s potrebnými funkciami či intímne zelené pešie prepojenia
riešenie pre nekvalitné plochy : lokalizácia priestranných nekvalitných zelených a iných voľných plôch bez hodnoty, parkovísk s nedostatočným využitím, schátralých nevyužitých budov : ich následná adaptácia na iné funkcie, zahustenie vnútorného mesta novou zástavbou so zmiešanou funkciou podľa zaregulovaných pravidiel : otvorenie nevyužívaných privátnych pozemkov verejných budov, vhodných pre využitie a aktivity obyvateľov
formovanie intervencií : koncepcia zaktivizovania voľných plôch popri ťažiskových prepojeniach ako aj v intímnych vnútroblokoch predstavuje možnosť pre participáciu obyvateľstva na menších či väčších intervenciách pre svoje okolie : zvýšenie kvality prostredia, lokálna autonómnosť, posilnenie susedských väzieb a spolupatričnosti
nové bodové verejné priestory
#3
hierarchizácia peších prepojení
#4
participácia a intervencie
autori: Erik Blaho, Bc. Ladislav Michalka, Bc. Daniela Schuchmannová ateliér: Bc. Meno
#5
PUBLIC SPACES PROPOSAL
ISOMETRIC VIEW
The project is aimed to revitalize under-utilized public spaces in Ružinov district utilizing art schools in the area. location: Ružinov/Bratislava/SK type: urban design/marketing author: Erik Blaho supervisor: Ing.arch.Tomáš Hanáček,PhD. rok: 2015
ŠKOLA VON!
the probability of participation in the project
relationship stage-auditorium-public space
This diploma thesis is an urbanistic project of city districts Mlynské nivy, Pálenisko, Zimný prístav. The project is based on current trends in building a “future city”, it respects and tries to complement the character of the locality. Main ideas of the project are diversity of urbanistic structure, multifunctionality, flexibility, self-sufficiency, public space and rail transport, rich in public spaces, greenery, art and entertainment. Inhabitants should be able to reach all important institutions on foot, by bicycle or by public transport. Designated area contains several national cultural heritages as well as plenty other historical elements which by their preservation and new utilization ascend the area to “physical memory” and intensify genius loci. Designated area with its structure and functions may become extension of city centre. Diploma thesis location: Ružinov/Bratislava/SK type: urban design author: Erik Blaho supervisor: doc.Ing.arch.Ľubica Vitková,PhD. consultant: Ing.arch.Katarína Boháčová,PhD. oponent: Ing.arch.Tomáš Šebo year: 2015 http://www.archinfo.sk/diela/urbanizmus/nove-verejne-priestory-pre-ruzinov-diplomovy-projekt.html
NEW PUBLIC SPACES FOR RUŽINOV PUBLIC SPACES - FACE OF THE NEW CITY DISTRICT
prof.J.Lacko award nomination
European Architectural Medals for the Best Diploma Projects nomination
_VEREJNÉ
TÉMA ZADANIA
Nové verejné priestory pre Ružinov
DRUH ZADANIA
Diplomová práca
PREDMET AKADEMICKý ROK š TUDENT
PUBLIC SPACES
VEDÚCI PRÁCE GARANT PREDMETU
Č. 2886 DIPLOMOVÝ PROJEKT záveređná práca in¦ inierskeho Žtúdia 2014 / 15 Bc. Erik Blaho doc. Ing.arch. ĺ ubica Vitková, PhD. prof. Ing.arch. Bohumil Kováč, PhD.
model
HARBOUR AND THE NIGHT
HARBOUR AND THE DAY
when art comes to the people
WHERETO?
WORKSHOP
Italians are flexible! The conversion of two prefabricated apartment towers located in the heart of the Detmerode housing estate in Wolfsburg (in which people lost interest to reside) into apartment buildings which meet current needs for housing using a flexible convertible layouts and facades, as required (perhaps even in the future) by tenants. A very important part of this proposal is its proceeding of stages of recovery. workshop: Reworking the Boom Years theme: Reworking the Detmerode location: Detmerode/Wolfsburg/DE type: restoration authors: Erik Blaho, Natalie Dillon, Ibrahim El Laham year: 2014 http://reworking-the-energies-of-momo.org/index.php/group-f2-wolfsburg
DON CAMILLO AND PEPPONE THE ITALIANS ARE FLEXIBLE!
DEFINITION/ANALYSIS Architect: Dr. Ing. Rudolf Richard Gerdes Designed: 1965 Completed :1967 Owner: real estate investment Prelios A total of 250 flats from 43 to 82 sqr. m. 7 flats per floor 50 empty flats in total (20%) Peppone: 13 levels, 35 meters height, 91 apartments Don Camillo: 23 levels, 70 meters height, 161 apartments, Tallest residential building in Wolfsburg.
VALUE ASSESSMENT Spirit and feeling: The naming of the two towers was used as a homage to the Italian workers of the factory. It refers to the physique of the two characters, the priest being tall and slender, the mayor being short ant stout that resembles the forms of the two towers. The naming though has also a symbolic meaning.
concept FLEXIBLE FLATS Variety of possibilities according to owner APPEARANCE ENERGY PERFORMANCE Necessary for any type of intervention PUBLIC SPACES
existing situation
conservative solution/initial stage
start of flats upgrades
intermediate stage
final form
future projection
Addition of spaces when lifestyle demands change again
COMPETITIONS
If people do not seek art, the art must reach them. Kunsthaus located in the historical center of Bratislava, which is supposed to present inside art on the facade by using the façade OLED technology and thus attract people to art. The building includes a theatre in conjunction with a moat, a café convertible into exhibition space that connects Župné square with the moat, workshops and a mesonet on the 4th and 5th floors so that a housing function does not disappear from historical part of the city. competition: xella 2014 theme: SM(ART) HOUSE location: Staré mesto/Bratislava/SK type: public building authors: Erik Blaho, Matej Brondoš year: 2014
SM(ART)HOUSE
meSonet
BASEMENT THEATRE
night performance
INFORMATIONS ABOUT EVENTS
The proposal of a pilgrimage site in the historic center of Prague. It consists of a building (which provides housing for pilgrims, a dining room, a library, a multifunctional worship and meetings place) and stairs which are the culmination of the pilgrimage as to be a place closer to God overlooking the roofs of the city and at the same time forming a roof for public space equipped by sports facilities for residents of the city. competition: xella 2015 theme: HOUSE AND PLACE OF PILGRIMAGE AT THE CONVENT OF SAINT AGNES location: Praha 1/Prague/CZ druh: public building author: Erik Blaho year: 2015
HOUSE AND PLACE OF PILGRIMAGE AT THE CONVENT OF SAINT AGNES
„Fascination with Prague stems mainly from ever-present feeling of mystery. One feels that it is possible to penetrate ever deeper into the gist.“ Christian Norberg-Schulz
staircase to the heaven the end of journey
shalter for every wanderer and needy person
In the city center of Bratislava, the typical urban environment, we may encounter houses consisting of two to three floors that are located in the areas comprised of newer multi-storey buildings. Whereas efficiency of land use is significantly lower than in their surroundings. Therefore, hardly anyone is interested in these buildings which means they are at risk of demolition. The main issue of aforementioned houses is an inefficient use of land. Therefore, we try to come up with solutions to save these houses and continue the tradition of the original townhouses. Building a house above the original one is a mean of retaining the house with its original untouched expression while improving utilization of land, thus increasing effectiveness and profitability of use. The 1st floor of townhouses was generally used for craft, trade and work, 2nd and higher floors were reserved for housing. In our proposal we return to this principle. The upper house is for housing and the lower house could be used for work. The area reserved for work will be separated from the housing, while remaining in close proximity. competition: Contemporary single house through the eyes of young architects theme: Contemporary single house in urban area location: StarĂŠ mesto/Bratislava/SK type: family house authors: Erik Blaho, Matej BrondoĹĄ year: 2015 publication: magazine ARCH 6/2015
HOUSE THAT COULD SAVE ANOTHER HOUSE
2ND PLACE
SITUATION
SECTION
FLOOR PLAN
INTERIOR
PROFESSIONAL WORKS
A proposal for an uniform design of amenities and mobiliary of Bratislava cycling route based on the logo of the city. location: Bratislava/SK type: public building/design authors: Ing.arch.Jรกn Tvrdoล , Erik Blaho year: 2012
CUBES OF BRATISLAVA
bike service
information center
toilets
rest
stand bench bicycle stand IDEA
stand
bike service
bicycle stands And bench
INFO CENTer
The urban proposal of a new city district containing two axes of greenery. Invited competition location: Bratislava/SK type: urban design authors: AVK (Peter Vitko, Kornel Kobák, Erik Blaho, Ľudovít Vitko, Peter Višnovský) year: 2015
BORY HOME
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