IVARS KALVANS
PORTFOLIO 2003 - 2017
Originally from Latvia, I am Edinburgh-based Designer and a qualified Architectural work
degree I
of
am
of
Architecture
continuous and
and
with
an
award-winning
ambitious,
creative skills
Technician
(including
with
versatile
Merit
and
self-development. dynamic
experience,
extensive
projects).
Highly
environment, in
from
dedicated
order
to to
portfolio
Recently, the
of
I
University
professional to
give
gain
become
of
with
motivated, and
architecture
gained
Dundee. a
work an
Master pursuit in
a
knowledge, Architect.
NO.
CONTENT
YEAR 01_2016 - 2017
SUBURBAN CONDENSER
02_2015 - 2016
HETEROTOPIC GRID. THE OTHER DWELLING IN THE GREEN BELT
03_2014 - 2015
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN CURRIE, EDINBURGH
04_2013 - 2014
CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL CENTRE IN KIRRIEMUIR
05_2013
MINIMALIST HUT
06_2012 - 2013
DEMARCO PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY AND ARCHIVE
07_2012
HOME
08_2011 - 2012
THE SCHOOL
09_2010 - 2011
REFURBISHMENT OF THE OFFICE BUILDING IN RIGA
10_2010 - 2011
CULTURAL CENTRE IN TALSI
11_2011
RESEARCH RETREAT
12_2011
TECTONIC EXERCISE. PAVILION
13_2010
THE HABITAT
14_2010
PREFABRICATED HOUSE ESLICE
15_2010
A HOUSE IN LUANDA
16_2006 - 2009
PARVENTA LIBRARY IN VENTSPILS
17_2007
NEW URBAN CENTRE IN RIGA
18_2007
THE CENTRE OF CREATIVE SERVICE IN REZEKNE
19_2006 - 2007
THREE MULTI-STOREY APARTMENT BUILDINGS IN RIGA
20_2006
MIX-USE BUILDING IN RIGA
21_2006
PRIVATE HOUSE IN JURMALA
22_2005
TWO HIGH RISE BUILDINGS IN RIGA
23_2004
MULTI-STOREY APARTMENT COURTYARD HOUSE IN JURMALA
24_2003
BATH ‘LHASA’
PROJECT LIST
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1.1
SUBURBAN CONDENSER A spatial, social and ecological framework for the concentrated growth of an expanding city. Self-initiated research / design project _Concept diagram _Linear development alongside infrastructure scheme _Birds eye view of M25 and A3 junction in London
1.2
SUBURBAN CONDENSER _Concept diagrams
1.3
SUBURBAN CONDENSER _Axonometric view. Heterotopic void and enclaves
1.4
SUBURBAN CONDENSER _The upper street view _The lower street view
2.1
GLASBURGH CORRIDOR SURVEY Master’s thesis design project _Density and housing demand
2.2
GLASBURGH CORRIDOR SURVEY Master’s thesis design project _Historic development
2.3
ICONIC CITY ANALYSIS. LINEAR CITY BY I.LEONIDOV Master’s thesis design project _Linear city fragment 500x500m
2.4
ICONIC CITY ANALYSIS. LINEAR CITY BY I.LEONIDOV Master’s thesis design project _The hierarchy of spaces
2.5
ICONIC CITY IN GLASBURGH CORRIDOR _Linear City montage in Glasburgh Corridor Suburban development for 150,000 inhabitants
2.6
ICONIC CITY IN GLASBURGH CORRIDOR _Concept photomontage
2.7
HETEROTOPIC GRID. THE OTHER DWELLING IN THE GREEN BELT Master’s thesis design project _Heterotopic grid as an utopian vision. Comic
2.8
HETEROTOPIC GRID. THE OTHER DWELLING IN THE GREEN BELT Master’s thesis design project _Urban vision of the region. Urban / suburban development for 135,000 inhabitants
2.9
HETEROTOPIC GRID. THE OTHER DWELLING IN THE GREEN BELT Master’s thesis design project _Birds eye view. Sketch montage
2.10
HETEROTOPIC GRID. THE OTHER DWELLING IN THE GREEN BELT _Masterplan model 1:5000
HETEROTOPIC GRID. THE OTHER DWELLING IN THE GREEN BELT
2.11
Master’s thesis design project _Site plan. Community centre, town square and adjacent enclaves.
2016
2.12
HETEROTOPIC GRID. THE OTHER DWELLING IN THE GREEN BELT _City edge view
4.1
CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL CENTRE IN KIRRIEMUIR The role of a public building in the regeneration of the former market town. Year 4 design project _Urban concept scheme _Birds eye view
4.2
CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL CENTRE IN KIRRIEMUIR _Structural scheme _Environmental scheme
4.3
CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL CENTRE IN KIRRIEMUIR _Site plan
4.4
CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL CENTRE IN KIRRIEMUIR _Structural part section _Part elevation
4.5
CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL CENTRE IN KIRRIEMUIR _Structural model of the atrium 1:50. Two versions.
4.6
CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL CENTRE IN KIRRIEMUIR _Atrium view
6.1
DEMARCO PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY AND ARCHIVE Place and identity within the city Year 3 design project _Site model 1:100
6.2
DEMARCO PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY AND ARCHIVE _Site development sketch studies _Interim section drawings
6.3
DEMARCO PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY AND ARCHIVE _Structural model 1:100
6.4
DEMARCO PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY AND ARCHIVE _Interior view of the main gallery
7.1
HOME Low-cost ($30,000) single occupancy house in Dundee The international competition by Building Trust International _The site _Site section
7.2
HOME _Concept diagrams _Entrance view
7.3
HOME _Site plan _Ground floor plan
7.4
HOME _Section through entrance _Section through living area
8.1
THE SCHOOL Year 2 design project _Structural details. Sketches _Interior view of assembly hall
8.2
THE SCHOOL Year 2 design project _Location model 1:500 _Site model 1:200
11.1
RESEARCH RETREAT Artists’ residences for contemplation, creation and exhibition Year 1 design project _Panorama view _Presentation model 1:50
11.2
RESEARCH RETREAT Artists’ residences for contemplation, creation and exhibition Year 1 design project _Concept diagram _Presentation model 1:100
15.1
A HOUSE IN LUANDA An international architecture competition Concept, 3d visualisation © ARHIIDEA _A part of the competition board. Facades, views, section, plan
15.2
A HOUSE IN LUANDA _Community models, long section, model, construction
16.1
PARVENTA LIBRARY Competition, layout, detail drawings, 3d, building supervision © INDIA Architects _North elevation and the main entrance _North-west view
16.2
PARVENTA LIBRARY _Construction process _Atrium view
17.0
NEW URBAN CENTRE IN RIGA International competition _Volumetric sketch
18.0
THE CENTRE OF CREATIVE SERVICE IN REZEKNE Competition _Volumetric sketch
19.1
THREE MULTI-STOREY APARTMENT BUILDINGS Concept, general layout drawings, 3d visualisation © INDIA Architects _the main view
19.2
THREE MULTI-STOREY APARTMENT BUILDINGS _Site plan _Long section
20.0
MIX-USE BUILDING Concept, 3d visualisation © F.L.Tadao architects _Street corner view
22.0
TWO HIGH RISE BUILDINGS 3D visualisation © F.L.TADAO architects/NRJA _Birds eye view
23.0
MULTI-STOREY APARTMENT COURTYARD HOUSE Concept, 3D visualisation © F.L.TADAO architects _birds eye view
24.0
BATH ‘LHASA’ PAA bath design competition _Product visualisation