IG Portfolio
Selected Work
IOULIA GEORGIOPOULOU BSc, M.Arch (ARB/RIBA) Part II Architectural Assistant contact : j.georgiopoulou@gmail.com
CONTENTS
M.Arch Thesis 2 p.2-7, M.Arch II
p.10, M.Arch I
p.17 BSc and other
Research and Development Company Campus (Corporate Architecture)
p.2 Company Breakdown Brief and strategy analysis p.3 -4 Architectural Representation p.5 Rendered Section p.6 Location and sustainability plan p.7 Structural Details p.8 Campus Floor Plans
Company Breakdown 2
Brief and strategy analysis The ambition of my thesis project was to challenge the traditional corporate campus by experimenting and manipulating circulation in the workplace, need for privacy and access control. Objectives: • Personalized Brief development • Research on: Management Strategies, Management Hierarchies, Workplace design, Corporate Architecture • Create an operating manual, design based on a selected architectural element, design a campus for a speculative company, critically assess the codependent roles between technology and workplace and determine the role of architecture in relation to both.
Company Culture Operating Manual Hierarchy
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Decentralised Flatter Structure business support functions
Relies on collaboration between employees
I designed the workplace based on my analysis on workplace environment. Guided by the communication needs of a workplace between departments i allocated the departments in the campus with determining factors being the need for physical interactions and privacy.
Rules of management: 1. Empowering communication and collaboration between each department 2. People must want to work there 3. Management support employees 4. Flexibility
Example of the ground floor plan. Diagram showing the variety of spaces inside the workplace based on the nature of interactions.
Architectural Representation - Interiors Workplace design As the client is a security A.I. company i have followed a futuristic approach on my design. Focused on surveillance and access control, i have placed a surveillance and control room at the advantageous point of the middle of the courtyard. One sided mirror glass allows for continuous one-sided observation with the aid of state of art technology equipment furniture.
Amenities Part of the management strategy is for employees want to work in the campus. I have designed amenities housed in the campus as an example of employee benefits.
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Architectural Representation - Exteriors Choosing an architectural element My goal was to give fluidity to the design, making the workers feel like vital members of a living breathing organism . By placing a connecting element in the middle of the campus I created the illusion of an open and inviting �environment for the workplace that serves both as a link between the various spaces and departments as well as a viewing platform to be enjoyed. The long span of the ramp forces those that traverse it to interact with each other while enjoying the promenade before reaching their destination of a more focused on work space. The organic shape of the campus and the strong imposing entrance to the court gives the impression to the visitor that once they cross the threshold they enter a world separated from the rest .
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Rendered Section Section cut through key points of the campus to show the interior spaces of inhabited offices and the communal restaurant, as well as the use of the court and the ramp connecting the different departments, as well as suggested materials used.
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Original Scale 1:100
Sustainability plan and location Based on my research I have decided on a sustainability plan as follows: • recycle materials found on site upon excavation either for the construction of the building or for use in production • use of locally found timber where needed • relocation and reuse of plants on site on the green roofs designed on the building use of recycled steel for the metal structure of the facade • natural ventilation/natural lighting • renewable energy sourced from photovoltaic films that can be applied on the facade of the building • underground parking • use of shuttle to/from local train stations and the nearby airport to discourage car exhaust fumes • walk paths and bicycle routes provided • uninterrupted views • plant orchard trees for shade and engage in nature
Lidlington is a village near Milton Keynes. The location is ideal for technology companies that focus on R&D, away from the prying eyes of intruders. The site placement is ideal for views the employees can enjoy. It is also near the Windsurfing Club for Brogborough Lake. The area is welcoming regeneration so the construction of the campus as well as its location near the windsurfing club is a step to the future Milton Keynes is heading for.
Walk / Bicycle Promenades Bicycle Parking Area Shuttle Stop Windsurfing Club
Brogborough Lake
Pedestrian / Bicycle Gates Underground Parking Entrance/ Exit
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Structural Details 7
Perforated Metal panel detail
Detail Plan Original Scale 1:20
Section b- b Original Scale 1:20
Campus Floor Plans 8
First Floor
Third Floor
Fourth Floor
Ground Floor
Second Floor
Fifth Floor
CONTENTS
M.Arch Thesis 1 DYAD 3 - The new National Museum of Fine Arts “MUZA” (Adaptive reuse of existing Architecture)
p.10-12 Valletta18 - Adapting an extension to the existing Auberge d’Italie, Malta p.13 repêchage - Wild card project (industrial design) p.14-15 Valletta 2018 Infrastructure Project Is-Suq tal-Belt, The Covered Market
MUZA - AUBERGE D’ITALIE Project introduction In this project the objective was to create an addition to the existing building with respect to the historical importance of the existing architecture and on a low budget.
Proposed additions for the new National Museum of Fine Arts A new entrance (ramp/stairs) to the museum All public spaces and galleries to be designated and considered within the existing building Augment circulation/access as required An additional floor to the building to house Contemporary Art A “mask”, i.e. a volume/skin/projection surface to the flank wall A structure or structures (masts, poles, grafts or similar) to house projectors, lighting etc.
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MUZA - AUBERGE D’ITALIE 11
Urban design - A contemporary approach
Melita St
Merchant St
For the skin to cover the bland wall i designed a metal gridshell that covers it and partially engulfs the corner of the existing building. The skin of the gridshell is composed of ETFE modules that fit in the gaps of the grid. The reason for that is to allow partially the light in so that the exhibition space of the roof of the existing is naturally lit. The modules allow natural ventilation so the air inside is continuously renewed. The modules can be custom made to have different levels of transparency so the surface can be used for light mapping or other kinds of projections.
MUZA - AUBERGE D’ITALIE 12
interiors For the interior exhibition space I followed a minimalistic futuristic approach with rich materials that do not distract the eye from the exhibits but instead enhance and compliment the pieces of art to be housed inside.
Exteriors For the exterior of the new museum i aimed to design a dramatic entrance that would be impressive and inviting for people. Valletta is a city rich in history and art so my goal was to create a venue that people would want to visit as well as house interesting modern exhibitions.
repĂŞchage - wild card project Industrial design
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As a wild card project i wanted to focus and research further the organic shape design. Based on the development of the MUZA project I experimented further on the architectural piece i designed for the entrance to push the limits further on the industrial design. Inspired and affected by the materiality and structural process of the complicated design I focused on the aesthetic outcome of a more accented eccentricity to test the limits of functionality in curves.
The hypnotic staircase
Valletta 2018 Infrastructure Project Is-Suq tal-Belt - The Covered Market
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Urban design - Regeneration plan Is-Suq tal-Belt is an old market in the heart of Valletta in Malta. In this project the task was to design a cultural event space to replace the roof of the existing 19th century cast and wrought iron structure. Requirements: • Respect the historical character of the site and Valletta’s credentials as a World Heritage Site and future European Capital of Culture. • Replace the roof with a self supported inhabitable structure • New lightweight structure mast be adaptable to a variety of events related to the Valletta 2018 programme, serve as a viewing terrace and accommodate a column-free event space min.125 m2 • Augment circulation system • Retain the Grade 1 Scheduled building masonry walls and 19th century iron structure
Existing masonry walls
Existing interior photography
Valletta 2018 Infrastructure Project Is-Suq tal-Belt - The Covered Market
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The proposal My proposed regeneration plan is a public library placed on the top floor of the existing building, replacing the existing roof but keeping the existing iron structure. The library platform is a self supported space that is held up by the added tri-column in the heart of the atrium of market .
1:100 Section
The new roof also serves as a viewing platform and an outdoors cafeteria. It is accessible by the added elevator and the wooden staircase that wraps around it. The walls of the staircase are made of wood and have shelves to hold the books as well as small openings that let just enough light in to create a secluded atmosphere. The glass case separates the staircase from the rest of the market for added privacy.
Library Staircase renders
CONTENTS
BSc Projects Lightweight Viewing Platform, Visitor Center, Mapping
p.17-18 London Loop - Coldharbour, Viewing Platform, Visitor Center p.19-20 Lindisfarne, Cultural Center Other works Photography, Paintings, drawings
BSc - Coldharbour , London Viewing platform
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Steel lightweight structure proposal, as an attempt to engage the locals with nature. Coldharbour is a coastal area nearby the Nature Reserve for wildlife of Coastal Thames, Rainham Marshes. Photo-collage Documentation
Hand-drawn 1:50 section, pen and pencil
Handmade timber/steel model
Hand-drawn 1:50 plan, pen and pencil
BSc - Coldharbour , London London Loop Hand drawn perspective sketch of the proposed Visitor Center, Coldharbor
1:50 Section of the proposed Visitor Center
Hnad drawn sketches of the different areas met walking London Loop.
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BSc - Lindisfarne, Holy Island Cultural and Visitor Center
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Layered hand drawn elevation and section Scale 1:100
BSc - Lindisfarne, Holy Island Cultural and Visitor Center
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Site Section, Pencil Scale 1:500
Hand made site model
Hand- detailed plan Scale 1:100
Structural detail section Scale 1:20
Other projects Pafos Culture Center and Art College
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NEXUS FABRICA, Cyprus The fabric of Cyprus, Photography project
Inhabited spaces - Section 1:100
Interiors Render - Restaurant
Abstract Art project - Texture of Pafos
Interiors Render - Guest Room
OVERVIEW
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Corporate Architecture p. 2 - p.9
Museum Architecture p.11 - p.13
Industrial Design p.14
Library - Architectural Restoration p.15 - p.16
Lightweight Small structures p.18 - p.19
Visitor Center Cultural Venue p.20 - p.21
Ioulia Georgiopoulou, BSc, MArch (ARB, RIBA) j.georgiopoulou@gmail.com