Short collection of projects from the recent years.
WORK EXPERIENCE June 2020- Now: Freelance Architect (visualization and design) September 2018- May 2020: Junior Architect at QUAY Architects (previously NAT Architecten), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
November 2017- June 2018: Junior Architect at Renato Arrigo - Architettura factory, Messina, Italy March- May 2017: Intern at
VenhoevenCS_ Urbanism+Architecture, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Giusy Mazzarella 14/ 05/ 1992
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EXPOSITIONS
September 2017: Architect Qualification
March 2016: Exposition of the “Stamoto recovery” Workshop Project, Bologna
November 2016: Master’s Degree in Architecture, Ferrara and Reggio Calabria University (110/110) 2006-2011: Scientific high school degree (100/100)
COURSES
February 2015: Exposition of the “Dressed
and Undressed” Project in the “MACROLOTTO 0, HYBRID HUTONG” Exhibition, organized by Università di Ferrara, Prato
May 2014: Exposition of the project awarded in the “COSTRUIRE CON I SISTEMI IN LEGNO” Contest organized by Università di Ferrara and The Plan
Dutch language course Autodesk Revit certified course Photography course organized by RUA
PUBLICATIONS 2017: Work of (too much?) Art,
featured on DISORDINE DEGLI ARCHITETTI
2014: COSTRUIRE CON I SISTEMI IN LEGNO,
featured on The Plan
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
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Shortlisted project_
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Shortlisted project_
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“Kurgi Observation Tower”, by Bee Breeders_ 2020 “Ibiza Artist House Contest”, by reThinking_ 2018
Winner Project_
XII Architecture Award “Costruire con i sistemi in legno”, by Università di Ferrara and The Plan_ 2014
PERSONAL
COLLABORATIONS
FUTURE PROOF
TimberLofts
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House n.01
Kavel 07
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Patrizia Hair Salon p. 28
House 0101 p. 34
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EXTRA
The Open Museum p. 40
Work of (too much?) Art p. 42
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FUTURE PROOF
The Yoga Centre that adapts to changing needs. Since the beginning of civilization the roof, as architectural element, kept investing an iconic value in the collective imagination: indeed, the word “roof” stands for safety, security, stability. Insisting on the equivalence roof = protection, everything here happens in relation to it. The roof expands beyond the limits of the indoor space, emphasizing the presence of a panoramic balcony that runs all around. In this way, it provides a strong sense of unity to the whole architecture by imposing itself as the predominant element, giving the building the potential to become a new landmark. Aesthetic principles aside, its design is not arbitrary but it is the rational result of logistic needs: in order to have an unobstructed space, it is made of main beams reinforced by a secondary beams system. This brings to a regular triangular pattern: in this way the whole roof becomes modular, and therefore fast and convenient to build, but also customizable. Flexibility is, indeed, one of the key points of the project, also regarding the possibility of future indoor volume increase. Since the structure is standardized and the span between the columns is constant, the building could also be extended on the long direction, potentially just by adding other “strips”. The building has been designed to be energy self-sufficient. Furthermore, the choice of material makes the building even more eco-friendly, by using local cork for insulation, and wood for structure and finishing. Competition entry for the “House on a Cliff Competition”.
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House n.01
Interior refurbishment of a young family’s apartment in Sicily. The existing apartment reflects the way of building of the past. Every room, indeed, is rigidly separated from the other. The refurbishment aims to bring a touch of contemporaneity without upsetting the whole layout, especially in favor of budget restrictions. In this way, the main focus of the project will be on the living area. The clients expressed the desire of having a closed-off kitchen (to prevent the spread of cooking smells), but they also wished they could give continuity to the whole space. Therefore, the keyword is “flexibility“. The project proposes a subtle division between kitchen and living room: a glazed folding door that can be closed and work as a protection, but that can also almost disappear creating a big fluid open space. The same system of folding doors recurs again in the kitchen itself, where the whole cooking area is wrapped in wooden-slats panels. When closed, this mechanism hides the (also possibly chaotic) cooking block and works as a theatrical scene in the background. The palette insists on the neutral tones of grey and beige (concrete, stucco, oak wood) with some sprinkle of green to make the space even more soothing and relaxing. Year: 2021
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TimberLofts
Respect the environment and live together. TimberLofts aims to be the ambitious result of a joint planning activity that is also CO2 and energy-neutral. This kind of activity is well known in the Netherlands with the name of MO (Mede Opdrachtgeverschap). It is based on a co-planning where a professional party handles the executive and organizing tasks, and where the future residents can participate on designing decisions. TimberLofts: 32 apartments, different sizes, different typology and different configurations, just to accommodate the different needs of the clients. At the same time, a place for sharing, with many common spaces that can be use in flexible ways from the whole community. Energetically sustainable and eco-friendly, mainly built in solid timber with a concrete basement. Architectural firm: Quay Architects
Year: 2020 Location: Amsterdam (The Netherlands) Project phase: Concept Project type: Residential Design Team: Giusy Mazzarella, Frank van Manen, Sjoerd Landman, Chantal van Dillen, Matteo Cozzi
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Kavel 07
A brand new five stories house in Amsterdam. The design of the building puts together flexibility and functionality, exploiting the potential hidden behind the Administration restrictions: the allowed maximum surface has been used (creating two double height spaces), and a house extension has been added on the back yard. On the opposite side the design has been enhanced through the master bedroom balcony, framed in a wooden box popping out to emphasize the main facade. Moreover, the building floor plans have been thought to accommodate the client possible future needs. In this way, a division in two different flats will be possible also thanks to the predisposition for a new staircase, ensuring flexibility and adaptability. Architectural firm: Quay Architects
Year: 2018/ 2020 Location: Amsterdam (The Netherlands) Project phase: Concept, definitive,executive Project type: Residential Design Team: Giusy Mazzarella, Frank van Manen, Iñigo Berriozabal
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Patrizia Hair Salon Light inside out.
In a monotonous street with several commercial spaces we looked for a way to emphasize and give a special characterization to this little Hair Salon. In this way, the classic shop signboard upgrades its basic purpose and it becomes a lighting element both on the outside and on the inside. Particular attention is given to materials: the contemporary style meets classic materials and textures, in the respect of the traditional Sicilian culture. Architectural firm: Architettura Factory
Year: 2018 Location: Messina (Italy) Project phase: Concept, definitive, executive Project type: Commercial Design Team: Giusy Mazzarella, Renato Arrigo, Alessio Brancatelli
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House 0101
Refurbishment of a two stories apartment in Sicily. The client’s request moved from the desire of creating a brand new space out of two. The attic and the floor below were originally independent, but the project leads to a proposal where they are formally connected but still very flexible. The main entrance is set on the lowest story, and right in front of it the main living room takes place. To enhance this space, the design suggests a scenic marble background from one side, and from the other one it suggests the rhythmical alternation of solid and voids. With the same pace, the project gives access to all the different areas with invisible doors running until the ceiling. To underline the solid- void concept, two empty strips go up to the roof of the floor above transforming themselves in the two skylights of a new double-height room. The visualization of the project plays with architecture and art, featuring some contemporary works of art and intending the space also as a possible exposition area. Architectural firm: Architettura Factory
Year: 2018 Location: Messina (Italy) Project phase: Concept Project type: Residential Design Team: Giusy Mazzarella, Renato Arrigo
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1. Basic zoning_ Definition of primary and secondary areas and spaces
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2. Hierarchy_ Living room enhanced by the presence of a marble background scene
3. Rhythm_ Definition of a module, repeated in sequence with solid and void
4. Double height_ Vertical expansion, with continuous strips of void that run all the way up through walls and roof
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The Open Museum
5th International Summer School of Architecture, Art & Design, organized by Periferica. In the occasion of a 10 days Workshop, this horizontal wooden system has been created for a newly born cultural park. The workshop moved around a prototyping and self-construction activity in sinergy with other 80 people from all over the world. This collaboration made possible the realization of a new linear connection system useful to regenerate an abbandoned quarrey. An easy repeatable matrix with a wooden module of 120x120 cm that, multiplied and modified, changed its characterization to become platform, spot light, water feature or thiny garden. Year: 2018 40
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Work of (too much?) Art
Some images from the graphic collection featured by DISORDINE DEGLI ARCHITETTI. What would happen if a well-accepted existing murals suddenly appeared on a famous architecture facade? Could it be considered as a great realization or should we look at it like an abomination? And, finally, where is the limit between art and vandalism?
Year: 2017
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