Portfolio_Sandra Mansilla Hsyu by Sandra Mansilla Hsyu

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SANDRA A. MANSILLA HSYU Architecture & Urban design Selected work from MA-ARCUD | Swinburne University of Technology BARCH | National University of Córdoba PROFESSIONAL | Estudio Germá

1. ACADEMIC

contents A THREE-ECOLOGIES MARKET SQUARE Masters Studio D_Pivot the City Ecosophy. Hybrid architecture. Biophilic urbanism p. 6-15

2. PROFESSIONAL

3. OTHERS

TWENTY FOR TWENTY Masters Studio C_Zoomburbia 20-min neighbourhoods & Intergenerat. learning p. 16-27

MARVEL FOOD FACTORY Masters Studio B_Edge of Bounty Circular economy & Regenerative systems p. 28-35

FABRICATION & CREATIVE PROCESSES Masters_Semester 3 Digital fabrication & Computat. design thinking p. 36-45

FABLAB MENDOZA Bachelor Final Project (Thesis) Adaptive Reuse & Innovation industries p. 46-51

ESTUDIO GERMÁ Introduction Experience & Skills gained p. 52

ESTUDIO GERMÁ Selection of works 2016-2021 Architectural drawings p. 53-57

BRAHUER HAUS Maker + May interior design studio CAD Documention & 3d visualisations p. 58-59

AIRPORT WEST URBAN STRATEGY Masters Studio A_Public Use Zone. NorthXWest Transport oriented development p. 60

CASA ARGUELLO Prof Prac as a Registered Architect in Argentina Dwelling addition. Residential & Commercial p. 60

VIZINHANÇA CONTIDA International Students Competition / 2nd Prize Social housing p. 61 3

ABOUT

CONTACT 0452 099 827 sandra.estudiogerma@gmail.com

COURSE WORK https://issuu.com/estudiogerma

AWARDS Dean’s Inaugural Scholarship 100% Swinburne University of Technology. 2019 National Competition of Cultural Innovation Award-winning project: “Córdoba in the Pocket” Ministry of Culture of Argentina. 2016 SANDRA A. MANSILLA HSYU

15 Best Final Projects created by Architecture Students of Argentina. Award-winning project: “FabLab Mendoza” ArchDaily. 2016

B: April 8th, 1991 N: Argentinian L: Spanish, English, Portuguese A: Hawthorn, Victoria.

International Students Competition. 2nd Prize. Award-winning project: “Contained neighbourhood” Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. 2014

Visa status: Eligible to work full time in Australia (Student Visa, in transition to Temporary Graduate Visa) REFERENCES Academic

I am a highly motivated Graduate of Architecture and Urban Design seeking new opportunities. My experience made me good at playing well in both team-oriented and self-directed environments. I possess a good balance between technical and problem-solving skills with creative and sensitive values. A highly ambitious and passionate designer with hopes of improving and making an impact, I am captivated by architecture that tells stories through design.

Dr Ian Woodcock Lecturer & Course Director. Swinburne University. iwoodcock@swin.edu.au Dr Gergana Rusenova Lecturer. Swinburne University. grusenova@swin.edu.au Professional Steven McKeating Central Sun Holdings (Auckland, NZ) cshltd@outlook.com Kirstyn Lloyd Maker + May Interior Design Studio (NSW, AU) studio@makerandmay.com.au

EDUCATION

VOLUNTEERING

Swinburne University of Technology July 2019 - June 2021 Masters of Architecture & Urban Design GPA 3.875 Awarded: 100% Scholarship

Virtual Museum of Architecture (MuVA) National University of Córdoba 2015 - Present

National University of Córdoba (UNC), Argentina 2009 - 2016 Bachelor of Architecture GPA 9.13/10 São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil 2013 - 2014 Study Abroad Programme Awarded: 100% Scholarship WORK EXPERIENCE Estudio Germá July 2016 - Present Freelance Architectural Draftsperson Professional Practice July 2017 - September 2018 Registered Architect M.P. 1-13050. CA Córdoba. Municipal Planning Institute of Córdoba (IPLAM) 2015 (6 months) Intern Architect & Urban designer Holohomo Construction Company 2014 (6 months) Architectural Draftsperson ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE National University of Córdoba 2015 - 2017. History of Latin American Architecture 2011 - 2013. History of Architecture Teaching assistant and research student

PUBLICATIONS & APPEARANCES “Fablab Mendoza”. International Biennial of Argentinian Architecture (BIA-AR). Academic Practices. Category: “Trade, tradition and innovation”. 2018. Buenos Aires, Argentina. “Latin America Reformed?”. Cardinalis Magazine of Geography Department. 2018. Córdoba, Argentina. “Contemporary contests: opening the debate from the Museum”. VIII Academic Meeting of Professors and Researchers in History of Design, Architecture and City. 2018. Córdoba, Argentina. “Virtual Observatory of Contemporary Architecture of Córdoba. 1990-2014”. II Congress of Scientific Initiation in Architecture and Urbanism. 2017. Asunción, Paraguay. “A real exhibition for a Virtual Museum”. I Ibero-American Congress of University Museums. 2017. La Plata, Argentina. SKILLS Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Revit Autodesk 3DSMax Rhinoceros 3D Grasshopper 3D Lumion Enscape QGIS Sketchup Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Microsoft Office

a three ecologies approach MA-ARCUD | 2021 SEM 1 | STUDIO D PIVOT THE CITY Studio Leader: Dr Ammon Beyerle Location: Geelong, VIC. AU Project themes: Ecosophy. Hybrid architecture, Biophilic design & Public realm.

Félix Guattari states that an ecological harmony is achieved by the equilibrium of three dynamic forces: social, mental and environmental ecologies. By applying this theory to an urban design and architectural perspective, it might be feasible to state that a co-existence between hybrid architecture, biophilic urbanism and a public realm as a social activator may represent these three ecologies that will shape the cities of tomorrow if we seek to live in a mutual connection with the environment. The present thesis seeks to put in check the business-as-usual approach by exploring a typology that approaches the three ecologies at the same time to achieve an ecological equilibrium and become the catalyst of a real transformation in Geelong. It will speculate how this precinct may provoke a contagious effect and inspire future developments to change the course and aspire for more sustainable, resilient, inclusive and creative cities that our future will demand.

to market square

Hybrid Architecture (Mental Ecology)

Business-as-usual urbanism

Three-ecologies urbanism

After defining the theoretical framework, this research involved precedents analysis to establish patterns and key elements from hybrid and biophilic buildings, which were applied into Market Square afterwards. The method applied to the design research process approached the three ecologies simultaneously for the urban design and shifted to social ecology for the architectural scale. The master plan includes a diverse programme, yet the three main pillars to creating a significant connection with the site are Health, Education and Residential. A horizontal residential tower creates a landmark within Central Geelong. Its shape comes from the exploration of the concept of porosity through parametric design to introduce nature into the interior space. It sits like a cloud and on top of the heritage to make it equally protagonist on the facade’s language.

Design research process

Design principles applied in Market Square

Biophilic Urbanism (Environmental Ecology)

Public Realm (Social Ecology)

Masterplan - Design strategies

Masterplan - Programme 9

Mix of users + uses Places of Conflict Visitors & locals Sewing Showing the tip of the iceberg

Business-as-usual approach Separating, to avoid conflicts at all costs

Locals. Temporal <> Permanent Bridging Intertwining people

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Three-ecologies approach Bringing together, creating conflict & rebalancing

Locals. Neighbours Joining Triggering interactions between neighbours

One of my major findings came from the mixture of uses and users in hybrid buildings: the places of conflict. While a Business-as-usual approach would respond by avoiding conflicts at all costs, a Three-ecologies approach would bring people together for a ‘battle’ by generating points of contact to discover what is different, debating ideas and enriching from the diversity. These aims respond to Social Ecology but also Mental Ecology by looking at the interaction of humans with the built environment and their relationship with nature, the Environmental Ecology. A Threeecologies approach would rebalance the built environment by placing Social Ecology as the core of the design decisions, aspiring to create spaces that enable as many interactions as possible to relate to others and ourselves. It has been applied a problem-solving method which consisted in mapping the possible conflicts, then enabling points of contact while rebalancing the space, and finally letting the ‘chaos’ exist to manifest the three ecologies. Three case studies were identified in the project. The first, between visitors and locals at the ground level; those who live in the housing block, students, people who use medical services and those who visit Market Square for the first time. The second one is the third level, a filter between those who use the building during an extended period and those who live permanently. Finally, the relationship between neighbours in the housing building.

1. Ground floor plan

Movable panels

1. 12

2. Level 3 floor plan

Suspended tech-ceiling

Openable classrooms

Breakout stairs

Debating circle #2

Pin-up circle #2

Community workshops

Suspended exhibition support

Spying window

Breakout benches

Pivoting wall

Debating circle #1

Passage gallery

Pin-up circle #1

Passage workstation

Dividing shelves

Windows planters

Core island

Dividing cables

3. Level 4 floor plan

Having Social ecology as the core of the design decisions, and aspiring to create spaces that enable as many interactions as possible, three different strategies have been thought for each possible conflict: sewing, bridging and joining. These diagrams show some key elements that were incorporated into the design to enhance the relation between people and each ecology. Each of them enables or constrains in different levels, but overall the spaces that enhance Social ecology are dominant. I concluded my research by learning that the catalyst of change does not rely on innovative typologies but that synergy can be inside every neighbour from Market Square if we, designers, create the conditions to enable them ‘to be’ by shifting the design thinking from the Mental Ecology (what’s meant to be) to the Social Ecology. So maybe, that Ecological Harmony is not (and shouldn’t be!) perfectly balanced. It’s the (dis) equilibrium, the (im)perfection... the conflicts & chaos that rise up from human (and non-human) interactions are the ones that enrich the space and, hopefully, shape many dis-balanced cities in our future. THESIS BOOKLET

Flexible passage

Terrace garden

Green wall

Catching up bench

Large sized openings E M S

https://issuu.com/estudiogerma/docs/ std0_thesis_booklet_sandra_mansilla_individual_sli 13

twenty for twenty

20-MINUTE NEIGHBOURHOODS FOR 20 SUBURBS TYPES MA-ARCUD | 2020 SEM 2 | STUDIO 6 ZOOMBURBIA 2.0! F U T U R E H O M E S A N D T H E C I T Y O F S H O R T D I S TA N C E S Studio Leader: Dr Ian Woodcock Location: Macroscale: Metropolitan Melbourne / Mesoscale: Parkdale Macro & Mesoscale: Group project in collaboration with: Jessica Lupita & Melissa Woon Architectural scale: Individual work Studio themes: 20-minute neighbourhoods (Macro) / Intergenerational learning facilities (Architectural scale)

The Business-as-Usual approach of creating large areas of suburban residential lots with singleuses not only contribute to urban sprawl but also lead to inefficient redevelopment, creating excessive hard surfaces, lack of space for gardens and limited densities to achieve economies of scale. This compromises the desire that Plan Melbourne must create for accessible and connected spaces that provide services and destinations to support local living atviable densities. Our project seeks to promote a paradigm shift from traditional lot-by-lot single-use development to an approach where multiple programs are combined into hybrid typologies. The basis of our 20-minute neighbourhood strategy is to apply these hybrid typologies across a range of urban contexts based on 20 suburb typologies we have identified. The goal is to set up a strong potential framework that can be applied in these representative typologies which enable the retrofitting of our hybrid architectural proposals to promote walkability and provide access to amenities. This method can then be replicated for other suburbs across Metropolitan Melbourne by matching them to the representative typologies.

zoomburbia 2.0

Mesoscale. Amenities mapping + GH Location solver (shortest distance)

Parkdale (Type 5. Bayside Residential) was chosen as our case study because this suburb was quite distant to become a 20-minute neighbourhood according to our scoring system. The location solver enabled us to find the best location for the hybrid typologies based on the shortest distance that would link them. Once we set up their location, we made a comparison of the foot traffic between the existing condition and our proposition. Finally, we tested walkability under three possible scenarios. As a Bayside suburb typology, we aimed to manifest the group’s singularity in the public realm design through a wavy shape that will create a contrast with the built form, while gives some dynamism and liveliness to the urban environment.

Testing Foot traffic (GH Urbano). Before & After Scenarios. Testing Walkability (GH Urbano)

Existing (Before) Ratio 0-6 20

After Hybrid Ratio 0-20

After Precinct design Mixed-use + Hybrid Ratio 0-43

Affordable housing

HT2: Ability to age in place

Green streets and spaces

sing ty

Safe streets

HT2: Lifelong learning opportunities Local public transport

Safe cycling networks

Walkability

Visual by Melissa Woon 21

Streetscape around Hybrid Typology 2. Universal Design parameters. 22

Precinct Proposition. 1. Public and Active Transport

2. Green strategy

3. Land uses, Zoning & Built form

Public realm design. Spine Street treatment, landscaping & sitting areas

Hybrid Typology 2. Intergenerational Learning. Street view 24

Every hybrid typology was designed within a modular base that enables our proposition to be adapted based on the suburb’s demand. For Intergenerational Learning (Hybrid Typology 2), the space modules were designed in response to the specific needs of all levels of education & aged care. For the former, large classrooms were prioritised and preferably placed at the extremes of the building. The ones for the middle part were smaller modules to create pocket patios in between and gain light, views and outdoor expansions from both sides. Media and workshop rooms, self-learning and meeting spaces were also designed to be adapted to entire or half modules size. For the aged care facilities, it was designed studios, 1-bed and special care units. Some of them were equipped to promote a shared living between students and the elderly. Niches at the entrance of every unit enable personalisation and casual encounters between neighbours. At the bottom of this page, it is possible to see the kit-of-parts in context and set up as a small, medium or large scale building. Serving suggestions modules for Aged care & Educational buildings Building scale

Small - Two Lot Site

Medium - Four Lot Site

Large - Eight Lot Site / Greyfields / BrownfieldsLevel 25

Public Realm. Architecture in context

Christopher Alexander’s patterns were applied to the design of the public realm on the ground floor. This hybrid typology contains separate user-specific blocks for education and aged care, which can vary on type or number in response to the specific needs of the suburb. Those levels were designed to be stacked accordingly - it is the flexible parameter of the project. However, the ground floor will be the same for all suburbs types since hosts most of the intergenerational sharing moments. Infilled with other complementary uses, like one small library, a childcare centre, some cafes and retails aims to bring other groups to the site. Two green areas are the protagonists of the space: the Connection and Learning Courtyards. The main concept was to create a crossed relation between the two blocks by bringing children from the educational building to help the elderly in the vegetable garden and encouraging the elderly to use part of the educational building in the workshop areas.

STUDIO E-FOLIO https://issuu.com/estudiogerma/docs/ arc80002_folio_sandra_mansilla Educational building. Type floor plans

marvel food factory

MA-ARCUD | 2020 SEM 1 | STUDIO B. EDGE OF BOUNTY R E V I TA L I S AT I O N O F E - G AT E D O C K L A N D S W I T H V I A B L E F O O D O F F E R I N G S Studio Leader: Ellen-Mary Terril Location: E-gate & Docklands, Melbourne, AU. Studio themes: Circular economy & Regenerative systems. Waterside urbanism. Public realm

‘Edge of Bounty’ seeks to transform a brownfield precinct and rail corridor on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD into a regenerative built fabric and ecological infrastructure. The studio proposes to reframe the north-western edge of the Melbourne CBD, spanning from Southern Cross Station northerlythrough the Egate precinct to the Moonee Ponds creek, as a new ecologyrich precinct. One that stitchesWest Melbourne to the Docklands and E-gate to the CBD. As part of this vision, Melbourne’s ‘Marvel’ Stadium is relocated to within E-gate and recast as a bio-recreational + bio-digital destination freeing up the public realm around Southern Cross Station. This move allows the Melbourne CBD to meet Victoria Harbour in a revitalised view of water-side urbanism. Even though as a studio we have been given the license to have a new proposition that demolishes the current Marvel Stadium, I challenged myself to propose adaptive reuse of the current artefact. The Final Project, ‘Marvel Food Factory’, is the conclusion of a speculation process about rethinking new roles that large pieces of infrastructure may have in the city to give a response to current challenges like food security, the housing crisis and lack of green spaces. The project tackles the transformation of the existing Marvel Stadium in Melbourne CBD into a massive food producer and, at the same time, a social activator that brings people up to the water and gives back to the environment with a circular economy driven strategy.

edge of bounty

The Marvel Food Factory has the capacity of producing 400 tons of food per week. Not only for local consumers but also a broader context becoming a Factory of small factories which will impact in the regional economy and bring a new concept of delivering food. However, exporting food is not the only potential the site may have. If we provide the space to support small businesses, startups and entrepreneurs who export intangible goods, the site might host another key facility: the e-Gate Services Factory and become together a Productive Hub. The two main facilites have been planned as attractor poles structured by the same concept of entrance, inner experience within the Factory, and then the surprise of getting to the water. Between them, we have mainly residential area. High-density towers, at the right and lower density at the left. In between these two large areas, some educational and cultural facilities support and join them.

1_Public realm

2_Built form

3_Food offering and metabolic systems

4_Urban programme

Masterplan

Marvel Factory Precinct

The key resource for Marvel Food Factory is the discarded shipping containers from Port Melbourne; essentially to embrace the idea of a circular metabolism where the waste from this part of the City may become the source of something new. There are three different ways to deliver the food to consumers: direct pick-up by having the experience of coming to the Marvel Factory, the “Food freights” from the Station and the “Food Ferries” using the Harbour - these two for massive production. The former Stadium was perforated to generate big openings, while the remaining four concrete cores hide the ‘dirty’ part of the production and connect it with the transport infrastructure underground. The first strategy to ‘attack’ the existing site was to break it down into small neighbourhoods, each of them having its programme to make this journey of experiences varied and rich. This connective tissue stitches all the different activities, by shrinking and expanding to create unique areas and make people move around. There is a suspended oval platform connecting people with the farming modules and productive cores. A bridge that crosses over the road to make even stronger this waterfront connection.

STUDIO E-FOLIO https://issuu.com/estudiogerma/docs/ eob_folio_sandra

fabrication & creative processes MA-ARCUD | 2020 SEM 3 Teaching team: Dr Gergana Rusenova & Dr Sascha Bohnenberger-Fehr Studio themes: Digital fabrication. Computational design thinking

This unit gave us a taste of state-of-the-art design and fabrication tools and techniques and introduced us to concepts such as digital materiality, digital fabrication, material computation and computational design thinking. Through multiple rather quick assignments spread throughout the semester, we had the opportunity to integrate knowledge about material behaviours and performance, environmental factors, and fabrication aspects into our design processes and creative thinking. We explored a variety of topics: connection details and tolerances, environmental and structural analysis as design drivers, robotic construction processes. For the exercises linked to these topics we went out of our comfort zone as designers/ architects and reached out to other disciplines: structural engineering, simulation development and robotics, to borrow some of their methods and inform the design of architectural artefacts. Thus, we were required to introduce the concept of a collaborative approach to architecture, which results in enhanced design solutions.

semester 3

Digital simulation of the Final Project. Assembly of Section I.

Digital simulation of the Final Project. Final wall in place.

1_Connection systems

2_Environmental analysis (Ladybug)

3_Structural analysis (Karamba 3d + Galapagos) 38

Mini Assignment 1 Topic: Connection systems Fabrication method: ‘build it at home’ GH explorations: Basic components Mini Assignment 2 Topic: Environmental analysis Fabrication method: Laser cutting GH explorations: Ladybug + Launchbox Mini Assignment 3 Topic: Structural analysis Fabrication method: 3d printing GH explorations: Weaverbird + Karamba 3d + Galapagos Dance & Draw_Assignment 4 Topic: Robotics GH explorations: Video 1: Firefly + Image sampler. Video 2: Kangaroo Simulations (digital): RoboDK Final project_Assignment 5 Topic: Robotics Simulations (digital): RoboDK + Phyton ProtoLAB Masterclass Topic: Robotics Simulations (physical): RoboDK + KUKA iiwa

Mini Assignment 3_Form finding in column design. Explorations of Voronoi Morphologies (Weaverbird) 39

< Dance & Draw_Assignment 4 Robot digital simulation ProtoLAB Masterclass Robot physical simulation

V I D E O S O F S I M U L AT I O N S

Robotic Dance

Robotic Drawing

Final Project XCAPE wall

Masterclass ProtoLAB

Final project_Assignment 5 XCAPE WALL Group project with Kenny Kguyen Upon its arrival at the ProtoLAB, the Kuka robot has been on display and on show for Swinburne University of Technology being the centre piece of many events and conversations. In XCAPE our desire is provide a safe refuge for the Robot where it can retreat from public display, after-all the robot tends to be quite shy. We have created a curved wall that meanders between the obstacles withing the Robot room. The brick design is formulated in a ‘X’ geometry as a soft protest to the Kuka Robot’s public exposure. The Kuka Robot loves plants and one day hopes to plant within the cavity of the wall. The brick itself is 3D printed in terracotta to create a softscape for the robot to retreat within.

2000mm

960mm 480mm 0mm seating

planters

seating + planters

enclosed space ±7310mm

seating

planters

Section A - Cantilever inward Section A - Cantilever inward

planters

enclosed space ±4320mm

enclosed space

Section B - Cantilever outward Section B - Cantilever outward

XCAPE has been chosen to go from the digital simulation into the physical world. During June and July 2021, we participated in a workshop run by Dr Gergana Rusenova in Swinburne ProtoLAB. The material utilised was coir mulch, which demanded the first exploration of its potential and limitations. As it would be handcrafted, the original shape of the brick was reformulated based on the material’s properties and the fabrication process. We made a smaller adaptation of the original wall due to the limited amount of bricks we would have, adjusted the digital simulation of the pick-andplace process in RoboDK and learnt how to export the programme to the KUKA robot for Prototype I. The second prototype, under development, is a bigger version of the previous (300 bricks) and structurally more effective after material tests.

fablab mendoza

B-ARCH | 2020 SEM 1 | STUDIO SIXTH-YEAR (THESIS) TRANSFORMATION OF A FORMER WINERY INTO A CREATIVE INNOVATION CENTRE AWARD-WINNING PROJECT ** Selected by ArchDaily as one of the 15 Best Final Projects Created by Architecture Students in Argentina (2016) ** Exhibited and published by BIA-AR 2018 (International Biennial of Argentinian Architecture) Studio Leader: Dr Carlos Regolini | Location: Godoy Cruz, Mendoza, Argentina. Group project in collaboration with: J. Gallinger, M. Nieto & M. Novaretti Studio themes: Adaptive reuse. Innovation industries & Digital fabrication. Public realm.

The project was based fundamentally on two pillars. First, the ‘theme’ since it involved a new architectural typology; second, the ‘place’ because Arizu Winery was a historic piece of the urban heritage of the city of Mendoza, Argentina. In its origins, the winery symbolised vanguard and progress values that over time had been lost. This project seeks to relocate Arizu on a global scale, through a complement of the original building and the new uses and requirements of digital fabrication. At the moment to apply the concept of FabLab in the local context, we figured out two main problems: the lack of knowledge that the community still had about them; and the inexistence of a structure that sustains the continuity of the prototypes until they could be sold in the market. To complete the production process, it was necessary to develop an innovative architecture programme that includes our three potential users: Neophyte, Maker and Entrepreneur. One of the most interesting aspects of this project was the exploration of a new architectural typology and how new technologies working along with design and placed in a meaningful building of Mendoza might trigger the creation of local creative industries. In that sense, this project represented a big challenge. However, we always had the conviction that these kinds of creative spaces are the future, the innovation and the technology that in a few years, in developing countries will be common to find.

bachelor thesis

To create a memorable urban space we made the radical decision of bringing the spatial design richness from indoor created by the brick arches to become the protagonist of the exterior language of the building taking off an existing solid wall facing the plaza. A prominent walkway, that connects different stations, shows a summary of the FabLab and put technology in the hand of the first-time visitors, as part of the democratization vision of the FabLabs. The journey finishes in a large-scale element that expresses itself towards the civic plaza as a landmark. The strategy chosen for the other two users was based on grouping together digital fabrication machines into compact units where the specific work areas were ‘plugged’. The aim was to respond to the specific requirements of each space while optimizing the facilities and adapting them to the existing structure module. A R C H D A I LY P O S T https://www.plataformaarquitectura.cl/cl/794496/los15-mejores-proyectos-de-fin-de-carrera-disenados-porestudiantes-de-arquitectura-en-argentina

estudio germa

FREELANCE ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTSPERSON | Associated with Jonathan Gallinger J U LY 2 0 1 6 - P R E S E N T From Córdoba, Argentina / Melbourne, Australia to the world. Website (under construction) > http://estudiogerma.com/

At Estudio Germá -the business I run along with my partner Jonathan Gallinger since 2016we offer architectural drafting services for clients around the world - mainly in the US, and a few from Luxembourg, UK and Australia. We have two types of clients. On one hand, those who have a design in mind and require assistance to turn their ideas into architectural drawings. Either through plans or renders, we help them to communicate their project better. These are one-time projects. On the other hand, we have clients who need our services on a more regular basis. They are usually professionals, like builders, engineers, architects and interior designers. This type of projects involves plans for building permit applications, conceptual drawings to present to their clients, basic construction documents, as-built plans redrawn for areas calculations, etc. We are pretty flexible and the outcome depends on our client’s need. Over the past 4.5 years working independently and running my own studio, I have gained multiple skills: - Problem-solving. I developed skills to combine creativity with each client’s request, considering different backgrounds. - Communication. My job made me good to communicate effectively and understand clients’ requirement and instructions accurately, no matter the physical distance. - Organizational. I have a time frame for each project, which is usually between 5-7 days. This made me good in time management to meet deadlines, even in tight timetables. - Multitasking. Sometimes I have multiple projects ongoing at the same time. However, the experience enabled me to deliver each of them with the same high standards and quality. - Detailed design. I can see the big picture of a project, however, I always put special attention to details since I believe they make each project unique. - Effectiveness. I am quick to learn about specific requirements from each country or city council that must be dumped into the architectural plans.

professional work

architecture

New dwelling in Oklahoma, US | Design by: Steven Carpenter

New dwelling in Wyoming, US | Design by: Nick Meng

New dwelling in Auckland, New Zealand. Architectural drawings for building permit application | Design by: Steve McKeating 54

As-built plans of 41 buildings. Full set of architectural drawings: floor plans, elevations & sections. Timeframe: 3.5 months. Client: Trust Sàrl (Building consultants). Luxembourg.

Cobham Lodge Hotel conceptual plans. Essex, UK | Design by: Robert FK.

As-built plans of a historical building, Germany. | Client: Wolfgang S.

Remodel in existing house, US | Design by: Victoria W.

Riverside Cafe, The Gazebo. Tewkesbury, UK | Design by: Robert FK.

CAD drawings from hand-drawn plans, Australia | Client: Daniel K. 56

Conceptual drawings for a restaurant | Design by: PokeDojo

Conceptual drawings for a container house. Christchurch, NZ | Design by: Bryce & Cyndy R.

Existing building remodel into HMO. Stockport, UK | Design by: Michael S.

As-built floor plan and site plan, AUS. | Client: Toni P.

Existing building remodel into HMO. Warrington, UK | Design by: Michael S.

Conceptual drawings for a Primary school. Dominican Republic | Design by: Ivan A.

Conceptual plans for a New dwelling. Canada | Design by: Joe L. 57

interior M A K E R + M AY | i n t e r i o r d e s i g n s t u d i o Casual role. December 2019-present

Project: Brahuer Haus Location: Jindabyne, NSW, Australia Design by: Kirstyn Lloyd My role: CAD Documentation + 3D modelling & rendering

Working for Kirstyn was one of my most significant experiences working for a local client. It was a new approach to my career since gave me the first taste of interior design, and represented a shift from what I was used to in the architectural scale. I realised how, for joinery design, every millimetre counts and it can be crucial later on. In that sense, it allowed me to upskill myself by having stronger attention to detail. I also learned about the important role that the kitchen, laundry, bathroom and built-in joinery have within the house; and how should be a balance between aesthetics and functionality. Over these months, I assisted her in four different projects that vary in timeframe and complexity. My role as a CAD documenter was the creation of floor plans, elevations and detailing for builders under the interior designer guidance; as well as the 3d modelling and rendering for clients to have a further understanding of how everything will look, feel and work together. 58

OTHERS

PUBLIC USE ZONE. NORTH X WEST / 2019 Master degree, Studio A. Tutor: Dr Ian Woodcock Team: Rodda, Pham, Dunlop, Lupita, Johnstone & Mansilla Theme: Medium capacity transit & Elevated freight system

AIRPORT WEST URBAN STRATEGY / 2019 Master degree, Studio A. Tutor: Dr Ian Woodcock Team: J. Lupita & S. Mansilla Theme: Transport oriented development

CASA ARGUELLO (Arguello House) / 2016 Professional practice as a Registered Architect in Argentina Team: J. Gallinger & S. Mansilla Type: Dwelling addition. Residential & Commercial

A REAL EXHIBITION FOR A VIRTUAL MUSEUM / 2016 Volunteer at Virtual Museum of Architecture (MuVA) Team: G. Alcaraz, R. Medina, J. Rame & S. Mansilla Type: Exhibition space. Digital fabrication

EDIFICIO VPK (VPK Tower) / 2016 Professional practice as a Registered Architect in Argentina Team: J. Gallinger & S. Mansilla Type: Remodelling of ext lift. Concept design & construction.

MACRO URBAN STRATEGY FOR COLONIA CAROYA / 2014 Bachelor degree 5th year, Planning II. Tutor: J. Ruiz Team: J. Alvarez, A. Hoyos, G. Piqueras & S. Mansilla Theme: Urban metabolism & Circular economy system

VIZINHANÇA CONTIDA (Contained Neighbourhood) / 2014 International Students Competition / 2nd Prize Team: J. Gallinger, M. Novaretti, M. Nieto & S. Mansilla Theme: Social housing