ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO Gabriella Dowling BA ARCHTECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN MA PRODUCT & SERVICE DESIGN
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I`M AN ARCHITECT AND DESIGNER LOOKING FOR A JOB IN THE AREAS OF ARCHITECTURE OR INTERIOR DEISGN
GLAD TO MEET YOU
I’m Gabriella Dowling.
I’m an Architect and Designer. Looking for a job in the areas of Archite and Product Design +39 392 2301703 gabydowling1993@gmail.com behance.net/gabydowling
ACHIEVEMENTS / AWARDS
Winner Project, REGIONE LOMBARDIA
MILAN, IT
2018 Won first place out of 20 teams in hackathon at Regione Lombardia Milan’s Town Hall - by working with five people to develop a communication strategy, urban furniture and urban planning to transform the town hall square into a new space for future local events.
GABRIELLA DOWLING ARCHITECT & DESIGNER
I am a dedicated and creative architect and designer with proven track of working effectivelly, both as an indivi dualas well as, within a team. My focus is to felp clients define their own brand identity to create a strong relationship with the target audience from the logo and graphic identity to the interior or architectural project.
2018 My design, called Superquadra, is currently being sold by 'Ladrilharia', and used in various constructions all over Brasília with many satisfied customers.
EXPERIENCE
Intern Architecture, LZ PLANEJAMENTO
Architect Freelancer
MILAN, IT
2019 - CURRENT • Create Brand Identity and interior design for a Law company - PRSA Lawyers • Redesign the Brand identity of a restaurant - Bacon Firewood and Ember • Designed several residential projects from CAD drawing to 3D modelling
2018 • Designed residential projects in AutoCAD and SketchUp. • Researched and suggested best materials options for the project, within the client’s budget. • Attended and recorded meetings for project updates and developments. • Responsible for detailing – technical drawings for the projects. • Follow-up visit and supervision of the works which the company was responsible for.
Designer, STUDIO KOSTER
Intern Architecture, LZ PLANEJAMENTO
MILAN, IT
2018 • Analysed the aesthetic of designer’s furniture line • Came up with a new product using 3D modelling software to support my idea • Presented the results with realistic renders and technical drawings which are to be manufactured and sold in the near future.
SKILLS AUTOCAD
Designed “Superquadra” tyles, LADRILHARIA BRASILIA, BR
MILAN, IT
2018 • Responsible for different design projects based on the requirements of diplomats, changing their office layouts within the standards set by the Brazilian government and the original concept of the Foreign Office building. • Helped my superiors in supervising the maintenance of the Itamaraty building and the artistic heritage of the entire Ministry complex by checking, recording and writing maintenance and update reports. • Follow-up visit and supervision of the works made in the building structure and giving a descriptive report of the works in progress.
EDUCATION
REVIT RHINOCEROS KEYSHOT
Master’s Degree in Product Design NABA - NOUVA ACCADEMIA DI BELLE ARTI
2018 - 2021
MILAN, IT
BRASILIA, BR
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture UNICEUB - CENTRO UNIVERSITÁRIO DE BRASILIA
2013 - 2018
ILLUSTRATOR PHOTOSHOP SKETCHUP + VRAY
LANGUAGES
NATIONALITIES
PORTUGUESE - Native ENGLISH - Advanced ITALIAN - Intermediate
BRITISH IRISH BRAZILIAN
SUMMARY
ARCHITECTURE BRASÍLIA - BRAZIL
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DESIGN MILAN - ITALY
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PIAZZA DI LOMBARDIA
BACON BRASA E LENHA
OTHER PROJECTS
UNIVERSITY PROJECT
COMPETITION PROJECT
FREELANCE PROJECT
PERSONAL PROJECTS
FREELANCE PROJECT
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT UNIVERSITY PROJECT 2017
Project for the 8th semester of the Bachelor of Architecture and Urbanism carried out in Brasilia - Brazil. Designed with minimalist and brutalist references, seeking to surpass large spans with a mixed of reinforced concrete structures and steel beams that enable free movement in space. The main entrance is inviting and playful, with a garden below to inspires the underground studio user. As the garage separated from the living room by U-Glass. The main entrance is inviting and playful, with a garden below that inspires the underground studio user. Underground studio with garden for the client can focus on
STRUCTURE CONCEPT
DETAIL OF THE EXTRACTOR HOOD
SECTION OF THE KITCHEN`S EXTRACTOR HOOD
DETAIL OF THE GLASS PANEL RAILING
PRSA LAW PARTNERSHIP FREELANCER PROJECT 2021 INTERIOR DESIGN BRANDING WEBDESIGN
Rebranding for a detail-oriented lawyer partnership company in Brazil where two distinct companies merged and wanted to create a new identity. A logo was needed to portray a formal yet accessible characteristic so clients could feel that it’s a trustworthy firm
A questionnaire was given to the client to fill out, to come up with a defined brief and understand better their needs and create a compelling, attractive and modern brand that meet the client’s requirements. The logo had to be a graphic representation of the four partners coming together.
FORMAL
MASCULINE SERIOUS
CONSERVATIVE
ELEGANT
Yet, even if the client asked for a more conservative look for the logo, their personality was a bit extravagant due to the “carioca” origins. Carioca meaning not only born and raised in Rio de Janeiro but also a life style: Cariocas are internationally known for their tanned bodies, cheerfull and festive spirit, their friendliness and their relaxed perspective in life.
STATIONARY WORK
BRAND BOOK AND WEBSITE
INTERIOR PROJECT moodboard
INTERIOR PROJECT
PIAZZA DI LOMBARDIA WINNING PROJECT COMPETITION 2018 COMMUNICATION BRANDING URBAN PLANNING
THIS PROJECT WAS PART OF A DESIGN MARATHON PROMOTED BY THE TOWNHALL OF MILAN, WHERE STUDENTS AND YOUNG DESIGNERS HAD TO BRING LIFE TO THE SQUARE, FROM CREATING A BRAND AND THE COMMUNICATION STRATEGY TO REDESIGNING THE PHYSICAL SPACE FOR EVENTS.
BRIEF Regione Lombardia - Milan’s townhall - held a design marathon to give opportunity to students and graduates in design, to showcase their abilities in a day-long competition and attend an award ceremony during Salone del Mobile to present the winning projetct. The candidates were divided into groups to work in the distinct brief: - Rethinking a communication strategy, with a coordinated image and digital transformation of Piazza Città di Lombardia. At the end of the Hackathon, the winning group I was part of was chosen by the representatives of the Lombardy Region and HFARM. We received a cash prize of € 3,000 and a chance to present, in Italian, for a hude crown in Salone del Mobile.
The Problem The Piazza Città di Lombardia is well known as the largest covered square in Europe that hosts several activities. Not much people feel comfortable going throught the open area as it is cold in the winter season and very hot in the summer.
The Solution The solution was to bring nature inside the main area to make the environment much more comfortable for the visitors. Modular and light furniture was designed and positioned throughout the covered area so people could move around and position them anywhere they want. Even close to the Playground where children can play safely.
Before Field Research
Urban Planning After Research
Urban Planning As an architect, I thought of a modern and playful interior that can support various events that would take place in the square. Benches are blue like the lakes of the Lombardy terriotry, the green areas represent the mountains of Italy and all furniture is lightweight so people can move, gather and change the space as it fits them. Playground was placed in a safe area so children can play without any worries.
Project 03 - Piazza di Lombardia
Communication Campaign The Objective was to make a campaign to engage the citizens and invite new people to the square by promoting events. This campaign is placed on one side of the on-site communication. Where the core concept was to create a wayfinding system for the square and the surrounding buildings. The totems are complemented by digital signage, a dynamic and easy to use way of presenting daily events, alerts, campaigns, news, etc.
PIAZZA di
Branding The logo was created to give an identity to the campaign so people can recognise their cities on the advertising video and other visual communication and feel compelled to visit the event as it gives a sense of belonging. A brand book was made as a present for the jury of the board so they can have in printed copy of the whole design - urban planning identity, furniture identity and branding - as one.
LOM BAR DIA
BACON BRASA E LENHA FREELANCE PROJECT 2020 ARCHITECTURE
Restaurant focused on pork-based dishes and its versatility. The name Brasa e Lenha refers to the heat, the type of preparation and the quality of the food. The idea is for a place that is both for internal consumption and for shopping, but that has the face of Brasília, a small allusion to Rock and Roll and the brand's DNA.
It is not intended to be a bar/cocktail reference, but as the main counter is the highlight of the project it was important to feature as part of the restaurant’s identity. In this layout plan, it is clear that the hall, being in the background, needs to receive a more striking transition, and become the highlight so that the visitors feel invited to enter.
LAYOUT BEFORE
LAYOUT AFTER
3D MODELING AND CAD DRAWING
OTHER PROJECTS PERSONAL PROJECTS
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN
TILE DESIGN - SUPERQUADRA
PERSONAL PROJECTS 2018 PRODUCT DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN
In partnership with the company LADRILHARIA, located in Brasília, I made a line of cement tiles where their design refers to the modernism of the city's architecture and urbanism. The name of the drawing refers to the word SUPERQUADRAS. The superquadras are blocks of identical sides of approximately 280 meters where residential buildings of modern identity are leased. They extend in all the wings of the map of Brasilia providing a unique language to the city. The hydraulic tiles are handmade with cement and pressed pigments by means of craft techniques of manufacture. In addition to the manufacturing of the parts, a paging project (optional) is also offered for each order.
RESIDENCIAL PROJECT
PERSONAL PROJECTS 2019 DECORATION WOOD DETAILING