FRANCESCA PRATICO’ Architecture Portfolio
CONTENTS
0_A garden in white 1_Thesis project • Sustainable renovation of “Scuola d’infanzia Diana” 2011-2013_studio 5
2_Architecture design • University campus 2010-2011_studio 4 • Analysis of a dormitory 2009-2010_ executive design course • Graphic representation of Maison de Jeux 2008-2009_ technical drawing course
3_Urban Design • Urban design of a coastal area 2009-2010_urban design studio 3 • Expansion of the internal space 2007-2008_design studio 2
4_Restoration Design • Restoration of a Picture Gallery 2010-2011_restoration studio
5_Garden design • Garden Design project 2013-2014_studio 5
A GARDEN IN WHITE A4
A5
A GARDEN IN WHITE
CSPE CESENA - TIMBER STRUCTURE REALIZATION
CONSTRUCTION STEPS
A GARDEN IN WHITE A6
HARUKO SEKI PROJECT
A7
A GARDEN IN WHITE
A GARDEN IN WHITE A8
A9
A GARDEN IN WHITE
SUSTAINABLE RENOVATION OF “SCUOLA DI INFANZIA DIANA� IN REGGIO EMILIA
THESIS PROJECT
A10
LOCATION: Reggio Emilia,Italy ACADEMIC YEAR: 2012-2013_studio 5 Subject of the thesis is the renovation of Asilo Diana,a nursery School located in Reggio Emilia city center,in the heart of the Public Gardens and famous all over the world for the educational model applied,founded by Loris Malaguzzi and promoted by Reggio Children . However,a thorough analysis has highlighted some critical issues, such as the well-being of the users. A measurement campaign specifically conducted has in fact noted the dissatisfaction of kindergarten children against environmental comfort conditions. Also,there is the undersizing of the big-atelier. This is supported by the energy inefficiency of the case, the seismic vulnerability of the building and the lack of adequate connections between the school and the public park. The main focus of the design strategies is the child,who becomes the real client ,which is the subject whom satisfy needs and desires.At the architectural scale,the complexity of the project has been to provide the nursery space needed . It has been therefore planned to build an expansion,trying not to alter the character of the place,creating a comfortable and safe environment,aiming to achieve energy performance values higher than the standards set by law. In conclusion,the design process has been thought to be done by different steps.
+ Concept: la scatola e la membrana
A11 THESIS PROJECT
criticità
1 efficienza energetica 2 vulnerabilità sismica 3 fruibilità degli spazi
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4 relazione asilo|area verde|parco 5 benessere degli utenti o.
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classe energetica
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RH > 60% c.
comfort interno
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g. r.
strategie
A intervento sull’involucro
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B miglioramento sismico C realizzazione di un ampliamento D ridefinizione del recinto
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E miglioramento delle condizioni di comfort
Legenda
e.
A
classe energetica
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rinforzo strutturale
relazione visiva e funzionale con il parco
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comfort interno scala 1:200
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10m
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ingresso grande piazza sezione 3 anni mini-atelier wc sezione 4 anni terzo spazio sezione 5 anni grande-atelier centrale termica studio refettorio cucina spazio multifunzionale archivio spazio per il gioco serra
THESIS PROJECT
A12
EXPERIMENTAL WORK
A13 THESIS PROJECT
A
A+ EPtot<8
B C D E F G
8<=EPtot<16 16<=EPtot<30 30<=EPtot<44 44<=EPtot<60
EPtot =
7,65
kWh/m3a
E
A+ A B C D
EPtot>80
A
8<=EPtot<16 16<=EPtot<30 30<=EPtot<44
EPtot =
44<=EPtot<60
F G
60<=EPtot<80
EPtot<8
60<=EPtot<80
3a3 kWh/m a kW/m
EPtot>80
A+ EPtot<8
B C D E F G
59,49 59,49
8<=EPtot<16 16<=EPtot<30 30<=EPtot<44 44<=EPtot<60 60<=EPtot<80 EPtot>80
EPtot =
7,657,65
kW/m3a
kWh/m3a
THESIS PROJECT
A14
r ate
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transparency
when visual connection is desired
WOOD is the interior side finish and expression. - economy - intuitive construction expression - simplicity, essential, primitive
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out
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view
a filter that adapts its permeability to the functions behind but does not express them
A15 THESIS PROJECT
Le fasi di intervento
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Riqualificazione energetica dellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;edificio esistente, per il raggiungimento della classe energetica A e miglioramento del comfort per il conseguimento della Categoria 1
A
classe energetica
2
Fase di intervento 1 + costruzione della membrana esterna e annessione dei due volumi alle sezioni 3 e 4 anni
3
Fase di intervento 2+ spostamento del grande atelier nel nuovo edificio giustapposto alla membrana esterna.
A
membrana esterna
A
classe energetica
membrana esterna
+ grande atelier
classe energetica
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
A16
LOCATION: Bologna,Ex Staveco; ex industrial area ACADEMIC YEAR: 2010-2011_studio 4
The project is an University campus,located in the complex Ex Staveco,a vast urban area in Bologna which is located at the foot of the hill of San Michele in Bosco,between the ports of San Mamolo and Castiglione. It consists in numerous military and industrial buildings and it is considered particularly valuable for the presence of green spaces and for the quality of some buildings,which exhibit the characteristics of late nineteenth century industrial architecture. Coming from the main entrance in the pre-existing building next to the street, first there is the library, with its tower, whose function is to host the archive of books, then the two auditoriums, one of which is inserted in the volume of pre-existence, and finally the Faculty of Architecture, defined by a set of parallelepi peds placed on the highest part of the lot. In order to take advantage of the elevation gradient that characterizes the site,it has been designed a progressive system of ramps and stairs and on each terrace it has been placed a specific building.
Images of the pre-existing ancient buildings.
A17 ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
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South-Est view of the project
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Legend: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Library Auditorium A Auditorium B Faculty of Architecture Public places Cafeteria Canteen Exhibition space Students dormitory Campus hall
Dyagrams: 1. 2. 3.
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Current status of the site Buildings maintained by the project Project and pre-existing buildings
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
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Balcony of the Library. Loggia inside the Auditorium 1.
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Stairs at the entrance of the library.
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Project plan_ground floor.
Longitudinal section of theauditoriums A e B.
A19 ARCHITECTURE DESIGN Ground floor of the Library.
First floor of the Library.
Brise-soleil facade of the Library.
Passage through the ground floor of the Library.
Second floor of the Library.
Cross-section of the Library.
Longitudinal section of the Library.
ANALYSIS OF A DORMITORY
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
A20
LOCATION: London,Westfield Student Village ACADEMIC YEAR: 2009-2010_ executive design course The work consist in the detailed analysis of the Pooley Hall,one of the buildings of the Westfield Student Village designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects,in order to represent graphically its structure,levels and materials. The main charateristics of this building are the cladding in horizontal bands of pre-oxidised copper and the high acoustic ratings, with tri ple glazed windows and a highly insulated external wall.
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South-West facade_copper cladding.
Analyzed area
A21 ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
DETAIL OF THE OUTSIDE VERTICAL WALL 1
Cladding in horizontal bands of pre-oxidised copper
DETAIL OF THE INTERNAL VERTICAL PARTITION
DETAIL OF THE OUTSIDE VERTICAL WALL 2
Cross-section of the North-West facade
Gasbeton blocks
Cladding in horizontal bands of pre-oxidised copper
Skyilne of the Westfield Student Village
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
A22
MAI
SO
GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION OF MAISON DE JEUX ACADEMIC YEAR: 2008-2009_technical drawing course The work consists in the techinal drawing of Maison De Jeux,one of the ideal house projects of J.N. Ledoux,and in its 3D modelling.
Axonometric projection.
Plans and geometry of the house.
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JEUX
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
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A23
Perspective view.
URBAN DESIGN OF A COASTAL AREA
URBAN DESIGN
A24
LOCATION: Pinarella ( RA ), Italy ACADEMIC YEAR: 2009-2010, urban design studio 3 The project consists in a touristic and residential complex, designed on a dismissed site which is located between the train railway and the seaside of Pinarella, a summer touristic destination almost abandoned in winter time. The aim of the project is to design a new area that can give vitality to Pinarella in every season, and the main point of it are: - a network of pedestrian and vehicular streets which connect the site to the other cities around and to the Pineta ( a mediterranean forest next to the beach ); - a series of strategies in order to make the traffic slower on the main street; - new public structures like sport centers, museums, parks, seaside gardens; - new touristic buildings like hotels and residences for visitors; - new houses for the locals.
STRATEGIES
CONNECTION BETWEEN WATERFRONT AND CITY TROUGH THE GREEN CORRIDOR.
NEW NETWORK OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR STREETS.
DISTRIBUTION OF CARPARKS.
A25
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Section B-B’.
Section C-C’.
Hotel Museum Residential blocks Detached houses Sport facilities Railway station Public pavillions Corridor on the water
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Roof plan of the project.
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URBAN DESIGN
Legend:
EXPANSION OF THE INTERNAL SPACE
URBAN DESIGN
A26
A= C/2 B= golden ratio of A From the smallest square of 3 m,the intermediate 21 m,up to 26 m wider.
C B A
LOCATION: Cesenatico,Italy ACADEMIC YEAR: 2007-2008_studio 2 The project consists in a residential complex,designed on a dismissed site which is located near the seaside of Cesenatico,a summer touristic destination almost abandoned in winter time. The aim of the project is to design a new area that can give good quality houses to the city and to the toursits coming in summer time,responding to these requirements: - a network of pedestrian and vehicular streets which connect the site to the other districts around and to the Levante Park; - new public parks,in a close relationshi p with the residential blocks; - new residential blocks,that can visually reach the sea,beyond the curtain of flats on the seaside; - new pavillions located on the Levante Park,the can be shady spots for visitors and locals,to compensate for the absence of trees.
Aerial view of the site.
View by the seaside.
SMALL RAISED GARDENS Seemingly random rhythm creates a space in which the green talks to the built environment.
Diagrams on the geometry of the project
BLOCKS The composition is regulated by angles of 45 and 60 degrees.
A27 URBAN DESIGN
Groun floor plan.
First and second floor plan.
Volums of the project.
Third and fourth floor plan.
Fifth and sixth floor plan.
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Longitudinal section.
RESTORATION DESIGN
A28
RESTORATION OF A PICTURE GALLERY LOCATION: Forlì (FC), Italy ACADEMIC YEAR: 2010-2011_Restoration studio
Finally,the cortyard adjacent the new auditorium has been designed in order to make it open to people and visitors through a series of strategies: - the reconstruction of the pavement; - the design of new paths and the organization of the green; - the repositioning and design of the shelter hosting the archeological pieces,to create a closer relationshi p with the pre-existing fountain.
The project consists in the detailed analysis of the ancient building ‘Palazzo del Merenda’ (1722) and in the restoration of one of its rooms,the picture gallery. The main idea is to make this gallery host a new function and more specifically an auditorium,according to the plans of the government to move the pictures in another building. The reasons of this choice are: - the dimensions of this room and in particular its double-height; - the good sound propagation; - the easy accessibility (it is near the main entrance of the whole building); - the possibility for the adjacent public Library and University to use it for conferences and presentations of books. Aerial view of the Library.
Analyzed area.
A29 RESTORATION DESIGN
BEFORE THE RESTORATION
AFTER THE RESTORATION
Longitudinal section of the Picture Gallery.
GARDEN DESIGN PROJECT
GARDEN DESIGN
Catalpa
A30
• A. spazio per la meditazione
LOCATION: Forlì ,Italy YEAR: 2013-2014_garden design course
Calicantus
Osmanthus
Teucrium
Prunus Subhirtella Autumnalis
The project aim is to design a small house garden,which is located in a suburban area,quite calm and clean. The garden is actually uncultivated and there are no trees and plants. Also,it is North-South oriented in its main axis (considering the house profile) and it has a regular perimeter. The house owners requests are: a meditation space for the family mother,a space for children to play and run and an outside extension of the living-room. The main design strategies are: - geometry and distant vanishing points _as a way lo characterize and visually enlarge the space - local species - multi-layer composition_order and harmony and decorative effects in seasons - cold colors_they give you a sense of peace and calm - water_an ornalmental bowl on the North side - Feng Shui tradition.
siepe
aiuola con pacciamatura
Buxus sempervirens
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Artemisia alba, Calluna vulgaris, Agastache - Blue Fortune Perovskia Blue Spire
The garden becomes an invitation to travel,made of paths,stonepaved streets,ponds,streams that invite people to meditate and link them to nature.
Spirea Japonica
Carpinus betulus
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vasca d’acqua con piante acquatiche
Lemon
1_Nymphaea Comanche 2_Eichornia Crassipes
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bordura
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Equisetum hyemale L.
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GARDEN DESIGN
• C. asse visuale e connettivo
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• D. piccole aiuole rialzate esempio di realizzazione
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• B. zona pavimentata, soggiorno all’aperto
G. fioriera 1_Buxus sempervirens 2_Iris reticulata
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PLANIMETRIA - scala 1:100 A. spazio per la meditazione B. zona pavimentata, soggiorno all’aperto C. asse visuale e connettivo D. piccole aiuole rialzate E. albero F. albero G. siepe H. siepe I. fioriere
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Praticò Francesca E-mail: francescapraticoarch@gmail.com Skype contact: francesca.pratico