PORTFOLIO
GIORGI NISHNIANIDZE SELECTED WORKS
RESUME Giorgi Nishnianidze Email: Giorgi.nishnianidze.arch@gmail.com Date of Birth: 09 07 1992
WORK EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
CLOUD ARCHITECTS - 2018.10/2019.10 [VILNIUS] Position: Architect Experience: delivery of A class business center design project/ construction documentation, including production of drawings, details and in-house visualizations. communication with sub-contractors. Project management and revision of ongoing Large-scale swimming pool: site plan revisions, production of details, design of exterior furniture such as benches and parking amenities. Production of detail site plan and design of exterior furniture on large scale residential project.
Conceptual and schematic design, Design development, Construction documentation, Excellent graphic and conceptual skills, Physical modeling, Excellent skills of AutoCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, 3ds max, Vray, Sketchup, Adobe Suite and Revit/Archicad (LOD 300)
ARCHITECTS OF INVENTION - 2016.03/2017.03 [VILNIUS] Position: Assistant Architect Experience: Assisting office principal on projects conceptual and design phases on production of renderings, physical modeling, 3d modeling, schematic design, concept development, presentation material making. Working in a fast-paced environment. Working on Prestigious international competitions and large-scale international projects. DVA - 2014.08/2015.08 [TBILISI] Position: Project Architect Experience: Delivery of Large-scale office building Design and Construction documentation project. Project submission to the city hall. Production of site plan, detail drawings, details and interior visualizations. Design of private villa project from conceptual phase till constriction documentation and submission to the city hall. Production of concept proposals for the clients. MULTIVERS ARCHITECTURE - 2013.01/2013.07 [TBILISI] Position: Intern Assisting project architect on delivery of Large-scale A class hotel and residences, Including management of BIM model. Production of Interior details and drawings. Assisting on production of study models and collages on various concept proposals.
EDUCATION MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE - 2018.06 [VILNIUS] Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Vilnius, lithuania Skills: original and critical thinking, production of inovative artistic creation, problem solving,leadership, group work. BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE - 2014.07 [TBILISI] Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, Tbilisi, Georgia Skills: production of technical drawings, artistic thinking, painting, drawing. modeling.
Languages: Georgian (native) English (excellent) Russian (Intermediate) French (Intermediate)
PROJECT LIST HOUSE OF NATION-NATIONAL CONCERT HALL. - COMPETITION. VILNIUS office: personal project Contribution: context site and program analysis research volume studies concept development facade studies and facade parametric model development sustainability studies. final presentation renderings. LVOVO 37 VERSLO CENTRAS - ONGOING. VILNIUS office: cloudarchitektai Contribution: technical project development. production of material typology plans. initial interior detail development. site plan development modeling of interior design elements LAZDYNAI OLYMPIC SWIMMING POOL - ONGOING. VILNIUS office: cloudarchitektai Contribution: construction documentation. facade detail development. interior detail evaluation and development. revision of contractor provided material for meeting intial design goals. modeling of building facade layouts
PROJECT LIST BIRŽELIO NAMAI - 2018. VILNIUS office: cloudarchitektai Contribution: construction documentation. interior detail development. development of courtyeard hardscape/softscape design options and details. modeling of small architectural elements. site plan corrections. KEMERI BOG VISITORS CENTRE- 2018. JURMALA office: personal project in colaboration with gytis vidžiūnas, zilvinas stasiulevicius Contribution: concept development, parametric design studies. final presentation renderings. sustainability schemes. LIGHTHOUSE- 2018. CYPRUS office: personal project in colaboration with gytis vidžiūnas, zilvinas stasiulevicius Contribution: concept development, production of all presentation material.
NEW SCHOOL LOSBATES - 2018. CZECH REPUBLIC office: architects of invention Contribution: 3d context model development. landscape concept development. collages.
TATLIN APARTMENTS - 2017. MOSCOW office: architects of invention Contribution: 3d context model development. Precendent study. program research. interior design study images.
final presentation renderings. SOUTH KEN APARTMENT - 2017. LONDON office: architects of invention Contribution: Interior 3d model development. mood board. interior design option development. interior detail drawings
final presentation renderings.
KAUNAS SCIENCE MUSEUM - 2016. KAUNAS office: architects of invention Contribution: program, context, site analyses, site photos. context 3d model. typology study, Precedents research. concept design options development. design schemes production. final presentetion renderings. ORDYNKA HOUSING - 2016. MOSCOW office: architects of invention Contribution: context 3d model development. design option modeling.
final presentation renderings.
PROJECT LIST VILLA DK - 2016. LONDON office: architects of invention Contribution: schematic design. schematic building plans and sections production. interior design study images production landscape design study images production final presentation renderings. SOVREMENNIK - 2016. MOSCOW office: architects of invention Contribution: interior design development. 3d visualisations for design options
final presentation renderings.
THE MUSEUM OF THE 20TH CENTURY - 2015. BERLIN office: architects of invention Contribution: program, context, site analyses, site photos. context 3d model. phisical study models production. final presentetion renderings.
BUSINESS CENTER - 2015. TBILISI office: dva Contribution: schematic design program analyses. design option development. planing schemes. final presentetion renderings. UPTOWN APARTMENTS - 2015. TBILISI office: dva Contribution: schematic design. program analyses. design option development. schematic design drawing production. final presentetion renderings. PRIVATE VILLA - 2015. TBILISI office: dva Contribution: schematic design. design option development. schematic design drawing production. final presentetion renderings. OFFICE BUILDING - 2015. TBILISI office: dva Contribution: construction documentation. technical project development. construction details production. detailed plan development. interior details production. site visits for quality revision. submision of persimison documentation to the city hall. HILTON HOTEL - 2013. BATUMI office: multiverse architecture Contribution: construction documentation. revit model management. interior details production.
SELECTED PROJECTS
PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC PROJECTS
HOUSE OF NATION-NATIONAL CONCERT HALL Type Competition Contribution Context, Site and Program Analysis, Volume studies, Schematic design, Final presentation renderings. Credits: Elia Katamadze; Giorgi Nishnianidze; Žilvinas Stasiulevičius; Gytis Vidžiūnas
Cityscape concept The main idea of this project is to achieve a memorable visual impact as well as respect features of the Tauras hill composition. To achieve more vibrant visual effect, the upper volume floors are slightly rotated counter clockwise while the ground floor follows the old footprint. Significant aspect of the volume rotation, is expressing the idea of rebuilding its original axis to the city. Form of the building is based on etymology of amber, native and recognisable image of shaping something precious, which directly evokes and illustrates the importance of the concert hall itself, the illustration of concert halls is visible from outside, maintaining the idea of inclusion, which primarily acts as somewhat open public object which, simultaneously serves as mystery object. So that there is interesting inter correlation between open and closed. Interior quality Lifted ground floor opens the opportunity to pass through directly to the green zone public spaces together with the roundabout circulation around the building. Lobby is an open space acting as horizontal and vertical bridge across the building, connecting the ground floor public spaces to the roof top terrace, adventurous inner circulation expresses the importance of diversified exhibition experience. On the contrary the northern partitions of the volume serve as the rational platform for the musicians, management and maintenance.
Facade Building skin sustains the idea of modular elements - brick pattern, which historically was very common element in Vilnius city development, the implementation of contemporary brick element perfectly illustrates the idea of preserving the traditional architectural development with the respect to its city face. Moreover, brick-based facade has been modified to impersonate rhythm changeability. Within innovative use of stone material, facade is unique and dedicated particularly to this concert hall building, which serves as the major significant aspect of the general architecture. Urban/social impact NCH fluids between the active and quite urban lifestyles. Building positions itself acts as medium and a discussion place for the relevant public issues, as Lithuania steps on its third decade of its independence “The House of Nation” represents its journey through this process. Panoramic views from the building juxtapositions old and new cityscapes of the city itself, cultural dissemination and other publicly available flexible spaces will serve as a place which would certainly draw audiences and create an interesting connection between many different parts of the society.
volume studies
program organisation
BUZZY NEW CITY
GEDIMINAS TOWER
QUIET
OLD TOWN CITY SQUARE
CEMETERY PARLIAMENT
19thCENTURY TOWN ZVERINAS
NEW AXIS
COMERCIAL ZONE CITY SQUARE LIVING ZONE COMPETITION PARK CEMETERY
HISTORICALAXIS
1.ADJUST PROJECT TO THE URBAN AXIS
2.EXPLORE THE POTENTIAL
ENTRANCE
ENTRANCE
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AUTO TRANSPORT VELO TRANSPORT MAIN PEDESTRIAN GENERAL PEDESTRIAN BUS STOP
3.CONNECT
Site plan
DROP-OFF
4.ACTIVATE
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Section
Ground floor plan
Main concert hall The proposed concert hall is designed following a shoebox concept. The stage and the seating are enclosed in an inner volume which are perfectly communicating with the outer space, sets of the reflective surfaces are situated above, around and behind the audience terraces. Clear geometrical shapes of the concert hall interior perfectly enhance sense of acoustic intimacy, clarity and spaciousness. The grand hall is illuminated in part by a subtle skylight that expresses the mysterious feeling that connects the audience to the exterior.
KEMERI BOG VISITORS CENTRE Type Competition Contribution Context, Site and Program Analysis, Volume studies, Schematic design, Final presentation renderings. Credits: Giorgi Nishnianidze; Žilvinas Stasiulevičius; Gytis Vidžiūnas
The Great Kemeri Bog Visitor Center seeks to reconsider the relationship between nature and architecture by positioning building on the axes leading to the bogs we tried to create a seamless extension of the Boardwalk. Locals and tourists will be greeted with the variety of the program connected to the park and leisure. Locating itself between the car park and the site building preserves existing natural features and openness while carefully hosts functions necessary for its function. Clear division from the road reveals the potential of the site as a field of possibilities which can be enjoyed with various outdoor activities. Profile of the building is inspired from the simplicity of Latvian wooden architecture, repetition of the frames which at the end makes a subtle turn, mimics the rhythm of its surrounding trees and leads the way to the bogs. The Great Kemeri Bog Visitor Center becomes a respectful neighbor of a park while leaving memorable image to its visitors.
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Built area – 635.80
Terrace/ playground
Building area – 216.5
Permanent exhibition
Parking area – 3092.75
Interactive exhibition/rest.
Green area – 8640.71
Shower/WC Entrance - Tickets Restaurant area/kitchen
BOGS
ADVANTURE
OPEN ACITIVITY FIELD
FAST TRACK
PARKING
COACH PARKING
Birds eye view
Birds eye view
TBILISI SCIENCE MUSEUM Type Masters Final project Contribution Context, Site and Program Analysis, Volume studies, Schematic design, Final presentation renderings.
Project seeks to develop the waterfront of the Tbilisi water reservoir and the park around it. The existing context represents a rather underdeveloped lakeside landscape, which however is a strategic area in the city’s future master plan. My proposal tries to establish a strong footprint – a Landmark Building which will become the destination point for the local residents and an attraction for visitors of the city, a transition between an urban and a horticultural scenery with a diversity of pragmatic yet exciting spaces like a museum and science sites. In its front side the project suggests creating a public plaza, a nod of the city axes, meanwhile on its opposite the corner of the building gently lowers to merge with the terrain. Tbilisi Science museum and Laboratories will create a new typology of the place, equally exciting for the community, scientists, and tourists.
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Identification of site Site from the North east is defined by the water reservoir, from the south west by residential coplex and busines centre, while from North West its neigbours existing dendrological park, its south east side side is undefined land, which megrges argicultural lands from nearby villages.River. The elevation of the city ranges from 380–770 meters above sea level and has the shape of an amphitheatre surrounded by mountains on three sides.
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Urban axis The site is defined by the two strong urban axis, one of them diverted from the city connects straigt to the waterfront, while horizontal park axis unites the site with existing waterftont walkway. The future museum is located at the jungction of this two forces.
City Water
CONNECT Extending existing urban axes to restore connection between the city and the water reservoir
City Square
Museum
Event
Outdoor event
ACTIVATE
Outdoor exhibition
Sport
Bringing life by placing various functions along the path Sun
City Square
Museum
Event
Outdoor event
Outdoor exhibition
COVER Covering functions and creating escape from the hot sun
Views on the park
Views on city City
Outdoor event
ADJUST lifting up corner of the building for the views
Concept diagram
Sport
Site plan
Restaurant +7.00 m. Restaurant dining Bar / launge cold preparation room
Entrance from lobby
Ground floor Eperimentorium Museum shop Info / tickets Artefacts Museum office
Secondary entrance from parking Museum main entrance
Science Science centre main entrance
Exhibtion Planetarium
Temporary exhibtion Workshops Permanent exhibtion Lockers
Entrance from the park
Workshop entrace
Entrance from parking Museum parking
Back of the house Utilities Museum storage Staff Group entrace Kitcehn Science
Staff entrace Parking exit Entrance from parking
Bus parking Entrance from parking Parking entrace
Building section
Interior view of the administrative offices
Building section
City entrace lobby
Phisical model
Museum at night from above
BRIDGE AT VINGIS PARK Type Masters academic project Contribution Context, Site and Program Analysis, Volume studies, Schematic design, Final presentation renderings.
It has been said that there is no architecture without movement. A pedestrian bridge is not just a static object, but represents a dynamic vector in both its usage and urban perception. to express this dynamic characteristic, as much through the structural system as through fi nishing materials (interlaced polycarbonate surfaces protect passengers from weather conditions, while lighting follows the rhythm of the structure). red-orange color was chosen to emphasize the urban signifi cance of the bridge as a pedestrian vector. fi nal bridge design is 115m in radius. with two diff erent sections. which creats circular arch form to maintain structural stability. material for bridge is carbon fi ber.
sec�on 1 230m
5m
sec�on 2
11m
21m 20m 19m 18m 17m 16m 15m 14m 13m 12m 11m 10m 9m 8m 7m 6m 5m 4m 3m 2m
Site plan site plan 1:500
Bicycle path
plan 1:100
Section of the end segment
bicycle
5.2m
1.5m
bicycle
bicycle
Museum at night from above
l scale 1:10
detail scale 1:5
polycarbonate �les
Carbon fibre structural skin aluminium structural skeleton steel structural spine
skin detail
Structural diagram Carbon fiber is frequently supplied in the form of a continuous tow wound onto a reel. The tow is a bundle of thousands of continuous individual carbon fi laments held together and protected by an organic coating, or size, such as polyethylene oxide (PEO) or polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The tow can be conveniently unwound from the reel for use. Each carbon fi lament in the tow is a continuous cylinder with a diameter of 5–10 micrometers and consists almost exclusively of carbon. The earliest generation (e.g. T300, HTA and AS4) had diameters of 16–22 micrometers.Later fi bers (e.g. IM6 or IM600) have diameters that are approximately 5 micrometers. The atomic structure of carbon fi ber is similar to that of graphite, consisting of sheets of carbon atoms arranged n a regular hexagonal pattern (graphene sheets), the diff erence being in the way these sheets interlock. Graphite is a crystalline material in which the sheets are stacked parallel to one another in regular fashion. The intermolecular
View from the river
PROFESSIONAL WORK
THE MUSEUM OF 20TH CENTURY Type Competition at architects of invention Contribution Precendent study program research schematic planing option production volumetric studies exhibition space design studies final presentation renderings.
The Landscape Building concept was conceived as a subtle exchange, it is a terrain itself. The building uses every aspect of its construction for navigation and art exhibition. The roof slopes are pedestrian walkways and they form a sculpture park. (The gradients of sculpture park give many different observation angles for users to apprehend the sculptural work on display.) The views from these roof gradients onto the surrounding buildings and parkland also give the idea that this building is a piece of landscape itself. The Landscape Building expresses the notion of a seamless transition between urban spaces. Its white translucent appearance suggests a universal, timeless character with no obvious materiality. Its architectural elevation from the Potsdamer Str. perspective, has a rectangular shape. But as an observer circumnavigates the edifice, it changes its appearance and shape – in this way, it provides a particularly relativistic experience. The LANDSCAPE BUILDING, poised between the structures that express qualities of the grid and the sculptural (the Nationalgalerie and the Opera), incorporates both of these qualities. The Landscape Building completes the architectural dialogue at the site.
Study models
Birds eye view
building sections
TATLIN APARTMENTS Type
Project at architects of invention
Contribution Precendent study program research iterior study images
final presentation renderings.
Constructed 1927-8 by the civil engineer V. Patek the Telecom building at number 5 Bakuniskaya is a classic example of Russian industrial constructivism, one of three such identical buildings in Moscow. The four-story building is the letter “T” shape in plan. Its monumental, rendered façade bears the inscriptions - “Mail”, “Telephone”, “Telegraph”. Architects of Invention have retained this main façade, facing onto Bakuninskaya street, restoring its original aesthetic with a light grey plaster render, whilst the windows, doors and metal fixtures are painted in a dark grey aluminium. The historic front section of the building now accommodates retail, cafes and a restaurant with an outdoor terrace. The rear has been reconfigured to provide two large lobby areas at ground floor level, housed in separate cores. These give access to the apart-hotel and are accessed via a double height entrance in the centre of the rear façade. A new independent volume, with a striking, triangular, cantilevered façade, now hovers above the existing historic building. The contrast between old and new is emphasised through materials – the new is a large grid of modular, metallic components and stained glass – and through the dramatic contemporary form. The volumes are connected by a sky-garden,and there are balconies for every room.
existing building
visualisation of future renovation
ground floor plan
view from the yeard
apartment interior visualisation
VILLA DK Type
Project at architects of invention
Contribution schematic design. schematic building plans and sections production. interior design study images production landscape design study images production final presentation renderings.
The proposed development at on Sheldon Avenue will create a luxury family home in a traditional style house. Combining six floors provides a unique opportunity to design a multi-level home in a pre-existing period house. The grand and spacious family house benefits from country aspect views of the surrounding area. The brief comprises of open plan living accommodation, master suite, family bedrooms and a unique health and relaxation area. Sheldon Avenue is a detached family house set behind a carriage driveway providing ample off street parking and a large southerly garden in the highly sought after Kenwood area of Highgate. The existing spacious five bedroom home, backing onto allotments, extends to 3455 sq ft arranged over three floors. The potential exists, subject to the necessary consents, to extend and remodel the house. Sheldon Avenue is well located for the open spaces of Kenwood House and the Heath beyond. We have worked closely with our Client to refine their spatial layout requirements. The main entrance and living accommodation are provided on the ground/lower ground floor levels. The central stair links the ground, first and second floors. A roof light & a double height window on the second floor landing allows natural light to filter throughout the circulation core. The secondary stair links the basement floors to the main house to allow connections between the relaxation spa, and courtyard spaces.
KAUNAS SCIENCE CENTER Type
Project at architects of invention
Contribution program, context, site analyses, site photos. context 3d model. typology study, Precedents research. concept design options development. design schemes production. final presentetion renderings.
Cityscape urban integration This proposed design for Science Island creates a marked but porous division between a newly created urban environment and existing parklands. In keeping with the Science Centre’s emphasis on environmental matters, this design provides a natural barrier across the island to preserve the purity of the park. The orientation of the building allows for a fluency of movement via bridges the existing pedestrian bridge and a new southbank bridge connecting the island to the old town and expected future developments in South Kaunas. To minimise car traffic, we have kept the Science Centre as close to the Žalgiris Arena as possible. Since most visitors to Žalgiris Arena arrive in the evening from 20h, we propose that this existing car park be available to Science Centre visitors during its daytime opening hours. Deliveries will be restricted to the East side of the island. The building’s main principle is to divide the island into two parts the landscape and the hardscape. Architectural quality The balancing building concept was conceived as a subtle intervention into the terrain, and acts as an abstract rectilinear sculptural object. It allows Science Centre curators to make use of both the paved, constructed side of the island and the natural side. The building acts to soften the bulky effect of the Arena structure, to integrate it more subtly into the island space. As a linear volume, the structure maximises possibilities for navigation and exhibition. As a feat of engineering, the balancing building captures the spirit of experiment, and reminds us of scientific apparatus.
Sustainability & Feasibility This building is constructed from pre-fabricated modular steel members, and as such it is a most efficient and labour saving structure to build. It can be made in a single phase construction, with its pre fabricated parts delivered directly to the site. Based on locality and project use the following sustainable proposals are to be explored: Low Level Air Distribution: maximises the use of 100% outside air; ideal comfort level for occupiers; low running cost and maintenance; River Water Cooling: utilises river to cool the building and eliminate air source cooling; Photovoltaic: electric power generation by integrated PV panels in the façade; LEED Certification: high efficiency lighting; day-light use; lighting control.
concept diagram
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RESEARCH LAB. 'wet' preparation
STAFF ROOM
LUNCH ROOM
COFFEE ROOM
MEETING ROOM
ARCHIVE STORAGE
RESOURCE ROOM
HOT DESKING
STORAGE
B
CAFETERIA
B
+13.50
OFFICE SPACE
+13.50
PLANETARIUM
+13.50
STORAGE
RESEARCH LAB. 'dry' preparation
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STORAGE
EXPERIMENTARIUM 'wet' preparation
TECHNICAL
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UPPER LOBBY
TEMPORARY GALLERY MAIN KITCHEN
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PERMANENT GALLERY
STORAGE
'BLACK BOX' EVENT
EXPERIMENTARIUM 'dry' preparation
BAR
CORRIDOR
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MAIN ENTRY DELIVERY ACCES
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STAFF AND SERVICE ACCES
CLOAKROOM GROUP
CLOAKROOM
REFRESHMENT STATIONS
STAFF AND SERVICE ENTRANCE
INFO. ±0.00 TICKETING
BREAST FEEDING WOMEN
RESOURCE ROOM SECURITY STAFF ROOM
DELIVERY, PACKING, CRATE STORAGE
20000
SHOP STORAGE
SHOP OFFICE
SHOP
IT ROOM
PLANT ROOMS
FURNITURE STORAGE
CLEANER'S ROOM
REFUSE AND RECYCLING
WORKSHOPS OFFICE
WORKSHOPS STORAGE
71300
BABIES
18600
B
LOADING BAY
ENTRANCE LOBBY MEN
WORKSHOPS
metalwork
finishing
20000
woodwork
EXHIBITION STORAGE
12000
EXHIBITION PREPARATION
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PERMANENT GALLERY
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