Helena Piehl Arkitekt MAA
Curriculum vitae
Helena Piehl Wallingatan 40 11124 Stockholm Swedish nationality Born November 6, 1985 Phone: +46736525061 E-mail: helena.piehl@gmail.com Education 2013 2008- 2013 2011 2006-2008 2005 2001-2004
MA in Architecture, department 5 The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture BA in Architecture, departement 5 Uppsala University, Sweden BA in Political Economy BA Political Science University of Colorado Theories of leadership, 9 p Communication and conflict, 12 p Intercultural communication, 12 p Enskilda Gymnasiet, Stockholm Sweden High school degree in natural science
Other courses 2007-2008 2007 2005 2004 2004
Folkuniversitetet Stockholm Classes in drawing and painting Parsons School of Design New York Summer course in architecture, 4 p WorldSmart leadership program, Up With People Twenty-six week course while travelling in USA, Japan and Europe Berghs School of Communication, Stocholm Course in Graphic design Stockholm Ballet Academy Pre-professional dance program
Work experience 2012 Manifold Architecture Studio, New York Five months internship 2010 Heymowski, Olson, Strรถmholm Architects, Stockholm Summer internship 2008 Tengbom Architects, Stockholm Summer internship 2001-2008 The Royal Swedish Yachtclub Sailing instructor 2006 Stockholm Student Nation, Uppsala Sweden Engaged in activities related to food and beverage 2004 Miro Studios Stockholm Dance teacher 2000-2001 The Royal Opera Stockholm Dancer in the productions of Rigoletto and Staden Computer skills Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Premier Pro, Autocad, Rhino,Vray, Sketchup and some Revit
A city void
Master Thesis, spring semester 2013
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My master thesis started with an analysis of the history of urban planning in Stockholm during the 20th century. The city, that mainly took form during the 17th century, grew rapidly during the 20th century due to a strong economy and a heavy population inflow after the second world war. The fast decisions taken due to this were primarily political for economic reasons. Entire neighborhoods were torn down in favor of the new metro and roadprojects and new ABC suburbs, or Miljonprogrammet as it was called, would instead house all young families who needed new functional accommodation. The great transformation, particularly during the 50’s and 60’s was led mainly by politicians and technicians. Big decisions were taken in a short period of time and the architecture was formed as a result of this . The protests that followed from Stockholm residents have come to influence urban planning and the way the city is built to this day. My intention with this project was to densify the city from within. In my analysis of the Stockholm urban planning, I concluded that the city in many ways would benefit from local densification of the inner city, in contrast to the expansion of the city that is mainly being used today. I wanted my project to utilize one, according to me, unused space and create a building that was adapted to the site with its given conditions and in that way contribute to the expansion in a smaller scale. The objective of my thesis was to build a smaller apartment building in the city center of Stockholm.
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Early conceptual drawing 7
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Images from the area 9
The area 10
Area typlolgy: doors 11
The area where I decided to place my project was SÜdermalm in the inner city of Stockholm. The proximity to the central locations Slussen and Medborgarplatsen creates a circulation of people. This, along with proximity to nature and water gave the place exciting conditions to work with. The area, which is built on Katarinaberget, characterized by the hilly terrain and the many different architectural styles. Here you can find small wooden houses in classic Swedish style, industrial brick buildings, functionalism and details in Art Nouveau style. The materials most characteristic in the area besides plastered brick, which characterizes most neighborhoods in the inner city of Stockholm, are wood and concrete. The most specific feature of the site is the stunning view of Stockholm’s inlet and the northern parts of the city. The view provides all the buildings in the area a clear direction, which is also very distinct on my site. Two fire facades marks the finish of an existing block of buildings. The facades are facing a park, which consists of hills and stairs that connect the different levels. The building is an ending to the block, but also an extension of the park. A building that is marked as a new corner in the existing context.
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Materials 13
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The site 15
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The view 17
�The corner is a metaphor for the city as a whole, in that it is a synthesis constituted on the basis of diversity� - Manuel de Solà -Morales, Cities, Corners
I wanted to create a form that mirror the existing context, both vertically and horizontally, through a series of hand drawings,. The shape would be a natural extension of the block without interfering too much with the existing park. All directions that exist on the site, and the roads that link the different levels, came to contribute to the shape. I wanted the form to be a clear ending to the block but still coexist with the park and contribute to its existing flow. I wanted to make a residential building with a few units on the site. That created the opportunity to explore different types of housing and its qualities. I wanted to work with the conditions that exist on the site and create rooms that reflect those conditions.
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The context 19
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The form 21
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Organization study 23
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Organization study 25
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The final organization 27
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Plan section 33
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Sections 35
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1:10 model of storage unit 37
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Elevations 39
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Walking through the building 43
A city void, Master thesis spring semester 2013 teacher: Stine Henckel Schultz
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