Jana Nitschke, Architecture Portfolio 2019

Portfolio Selected Works Jana Raphaela Nitschke

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Curriculum Vitae Jana Raphaela Nitschke

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Sydhavn Design Technical Exercise

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Toronto Junction Maker’s Mart Academic Project

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Void into Stairs Geometric Exercise

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Don Valley Memorial Landscaping Exercise

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Kindergarten Design Academic Project

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Utzon House Academic Project

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Sauna Container

Eames House

Jana Raphaela Nitschke jananitschke.jn@gmail.com Tel: +1 (647) 915 - 5045 @jana.nitschke

CURRICULUM VITAE ABOUT

EDUCATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

I am a German/Canadian Architecture student educated in Ottawa, Heidelberg, Copenhagen and Toronto. I have been exposed to a variety of Architecture from ancient to modern, with a passion for Italian Baroque and German Romanesque. Due to my classical music education in violin from a young age, I have gained a great appreciation for monumental buildings that have accommodated light and acoustics, which is one of the many essences of architecture. Buildings are living objects of history that reflect the people that are using its structures and I find myself admiring Scandinavian architects who have found a balance between contemporary and heritage architecture in everyday life.

2017 John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Urban Design Master in Architecture

2018 Giant Containers Architectural Designer

2015 - 2016 KEA - Copenhagen School of Design and Technology BA of Architectural Technology and Construction Management

Responsible for creating detailed rough scale plans for buildings and structures, develop and prepare design sketches, analyzing building codes, site requirements, and various other documents, putting together proposals for potential customers

2011 - 2015 Carleton University 2015 - 2017 Userneeds A/S BA History and Theory of Architec- Analyst Consultant ture

TECHNICAL SKILLS Rhino 3D Grasshopper Revit AutoCad V-ray Photoshop Illustrator InDesign MSO

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2015 - 2014 The Society of the Study of Architecture in Canada (SSAC) Practicum 2013 - 2014 Heidelberg University Research Asstistant Identifying and categorizing architectural fragments from a monastic cloister which were presented at an exhibition at the Andrea’s Stift Museum, Worms, Germany.

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Curriculum Vitae

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LANGUAGE SKILLS

Responsible for creating reports, analyzing usability data, assist the Sales Account Manager with ad hoc-tasks, creating PP presentation using Excel documentation.

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Sydhavn Design Technical Exercise Copenhagen School of Technology and Design Group work

SYDHAVN DESIGN DESCRIPTION

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Technical Exercise

Sydhavn Design

Develop a housing prototype based on the Courtyard Housing Typologies from the Dutch development at Borneo Sporenborg in Amsterdam. BIM modeling of the Row-house will be placed in Sydhavn, Denmark. The House type was analyzed, modified and updated to take account of the site, orientation, and local Danish Regulations. The project and its documentation was presented in front of three external examiners.

The aim of the project was to develop competencies in the use of BIM-based projects Methodology and to develop Student competencies in Revit, Teamwork and presentation Methods.

GROUP WORK

CHALLENGES

RESPONSIBILITIES

Each group member was responsible for developing one construction element in complete detail, while it was a group effort to compile the full project documentations.

My tasks were to develop a concise representation of the foundations and all it included, such as the sidewalk and drainage systems.

The challenge of this project was to design a building according to the Building Regulations from Denmark and the location of site. Due to the close proximity to water and the canals of the city, special regulations had to be considered, such as tidal water levels and emergency access from land and water.

• BIM Modeling in Revit • Cost and Time schedule • Technical Drawings, focused on the Foundation

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Technical Exercise

Sydhavn Design

• Quality control and Presentation coordinator

DESIGN DESCRIPTION

Final Design in Sydhavn Day Time

Technical Exercise

Final Design in Sydhavn Night Time

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Sydhavn Design

The city of Copenhagen has experienced a radical increase in population in the last decade.

People are seeking quieter areas to retreat to with their families where they can be in touch with nature and still close to the city.

Sydhavn is a newly developed area which is getting more and more attention for its urbanistic approach, which suits the Danish community well.

Denmark is an extremely self-conscious country, where citizens have high expectations regarding urbanism and environmental friendly solutions. This project was designed to allow maximum light inside the building, while having close proximity to nature and water such as canals. The courtyards create the opportunity for leisure activities and safe spaces for children to play.

Final Design in Sydhavn Render

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Technical Exercise

Sydhavn Design

Courtyard Render

OUTSIDE

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FLOOR BED TRANSITION FROM EXT TO INT

Technical Exercise

Sydhavn Design

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U-Value of Foundation: 0,12 W/m2K Required U-Value according to BR 15 is 0,2 W/m2K

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INSIDE

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Concrete Slab CLIMATE® 100 Foam Icopal Base 500 P Radon Membrane Letklinker coated 10-20 Native Soil Leca® Termblok 330mm Leca® Blokke 600 Door Sill Brick Pavement Weber Base Plaster Dense Sand

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Shane O'Brien Floor Plans

TEGLHOMSVEJ, SYDHAVN

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TECHNICAL DESIGN

(99) SECTION CALLOUTS 1 : 200

15x15mm Rebar

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Pipe to the Ground Drain

Zewotherm Polyurenthan - Dämmplatte 20mm

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Heating System Plate

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Aco Drain

Heating Pipe with brackets

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Estrich 40mm

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Mortar Bed

Wooden Planks 25x180mm

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Randdämmstreifen/ Edge insulation Strip

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Technical Exercise

Sydhavn Design

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FLOOR BED CONNECTION BETWEEN HOUSE BLOCKS

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Wooden Planks 25x180mm Estrich 40mm Heating Pipe with brackets Heating System Plate Zewotherm Polyurenthan - Dämmplatte 20mm 15x15mm Rebar Concrete Slab Polystyrene CLIMATE® 100 Foam Icopal Base 500 P Radon Membrane Letklinker coated 10-20 Native Soil Leca® Termblok 330mm Leca® Blokke 600 Weber Base Plaster Gravel Perameter Drain

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Randdämmstreifen/ Edge Insulation Strip

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Stage:

Shane O'Brien Floor Plans

TEGLHOMSVEJ, SYDHAVN

2016_001 Jana Nitschke

Drawn By:

DRG No. (sfb Code):

Scale:

Date:

As indicated

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08-06-2016 10:50:46

Checked By: Allan Greve

Project Nr.:

TECHNICAL DESIGN

(99)1 SECTION CALLOUTS

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Toronto Junction Maker’s Mart Academic Projet University of Toronto Individual work

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Academic Project

Toronto Junction Maker’s Mart

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DESCRIPTION

LOCATION

CHALLENGES

The aim of this project was to produce a structure that will be used to house the program of a Makers’ Mart. The program consists of artists studios, maker spaces, exhibition space, public market, services, circulation and an outdoor market space that could possible host an ice skating facility.

The programs are of varying sizes and grain, with different requirements from privacy necessitating a formal system of enclosure. Roof access was required to occupy a portion of the Roof structure.

26 Ernest Ave M6P 3M7, Toronto ON, Canada

To create a geometrical module that was flexible enough to fulfill the requirements, which could change and adjust according to its needs.

The location is a highly developed outer area of Toronto called West Toronto Junction.

It is an affordable area which appeals to a wide demographic from young families, to artists to urban professionals.

The site is across from the Division Gallery, enclosed by newly developed apartment houses, directly connected by Train.

THE FORM

Academic Project

Using the tile pattern formed by the Reflected Ceiling Plan, the program is a literal translation of the Roof assembly. Studio and makers spaces are defined by glass walls to keep the transparency between the visitor and artist. Storage units and bathrooms are enclosed by a roof to keep privacy. The central space is the largest to accommodate assembly spaces and interior market and exhibition opportunities.

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THE PLAN

Toronto Junction Maker’s Mart

The shape of the Form was developed from a passion to Islamic tile pattern. There is a fascination of the endless possibilities of adding simple geometrical shapes to an infinity of patterns and styles that complement each other.

By using basic forms such as a triangle and square, I was able to develop a Roof structure that was flexible enough to accommodate my program that fits into the site.

To create an elevation of space, overlapping cones were used to give the structure volume and interior space opportunities.

Render from interior showing the studio spaces

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Render from exterior showing ice skating ring

Academic Project

Toronto Junction Maker’s Mart

1:200 Site Model

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1:200 Site Model

Void into Stairs Geometric Exercise University of Toronto Individual work

VOID INTO STAIRS

90° ¼Ø

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Geometric Exercise

Void into Stairs

DESCRIPTION The aim of this project was to create a “host volumn” and a set of three voids that intersect each other. These voids are to be cut into a volumn that is placed between two buildings that are 36’ feet apart. To determine the shape and logic of the volumn, a family of geometries was made in a series of logical operations. The intersecting voids have to connect multiple levels of the enclosing buildings. The second step was then to inhabit the negative pochee space with sets of stairs and ramps.

Section View 1

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Section View 2

Geometric Exercise

Void into Stairs

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Don Valley Memorial Landscaping Exercise University of Toronto Individual work

DON VALLEY MEMORIAL DESCRIPTION The aim of this project was to develop a design strategy that activates the landscape in a manner that promotes participation, engagement, spectacle, and play while maintaining, reinforcing, and improving the park as a lens to the City.

LOCATION

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Landscaping Exercise

Don Valley Memorial

The panorama from the western edge of Broadview Avenue, a few blocks south of the Danforth, envelops the diversity of Toronto’s landscape: the grand sweep of the Don Valley, the tree ridges bordering historic neighborhoods and, on the horizon, the towers of the financial district.

The shoulder of the park slopes steeply down from the road and there are no easy access points.

The landscape is marked by informal paths carved into the terrain over time but the descent to the lower region of the park remains an exercise for the agile.

DESIGN

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Landscaping Exercise

Don Valley Memorial

The Design is an abstraction of the city of Toronto in 1856, the year when the Don Valley land was purchased by the city to expend. The Concrete block that resemble the different city districts are arranged according to the slope of the hill, so that when a person stands at the bottom they can see a historic footprint of what used to be, versus standing on top seeing the modern city today.

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Landscaping Exercise

Don Valley Memorial

View of City from the top of Riverdale Park East

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Landscaping Exercise

Don Valley Memorial

Valley Perspective of Design Proposal

Kindergarten Design Academic Project University of Toronto Individual work

KINDERGARTEN DESIGN

ARC1012Y: Architectural Design II: Site, Building, Tectonics

DESCRIPTION

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Academic Project

Kindergarten Design

Not until the late eighteenth century were young children viewed as fitting subjects for systematic pedagogical reflection. Some scholars have argued that the very idea of “childhood” is an invention of post-Enlightenment Europe. In any case, following the Swiss innovator Johann Pestalozzi, Friedrich Froebel took upon himself the task of developing a program by which young minds could be guided and formed.

Through engaging with the world, understanding unfolds. Hence the significance of play – it is both a creative activity and through it children become aware of their place in the world.

The study and analysis of play and early childhood education will be the focus of this research and design explorations. As an extension of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), it is expected that the new kindergarten will play a prominent role in the academic discourse surrounding early childhood development.

The Design has to follow the Building code standards for young children and safety requirements.

Toshio Shibata

DESIGN

Concept Design focusing on the protection of children

Academic Project

Kindergarten Design

Concept Design focusing on Roof access for play

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The Design is based on the simple forms of a Square and a Circle.

To maximize outdoor play and exercise, the roof is sloped so that children can freely run around the surface. Each education level is set further into the ground to create a safe and protected area for the children to learn and develop. The inner courtyard sets the lowest point of the Kindergarten which is accessible through the communal multipurpose space, which also leads to the Staircase which access the roof.

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Academic Project

Kindergarten Design

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Academic Project

Kindergarten Design

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Academic Project

Kindergarten Design

Utzon House Academic Project Copenhagen School of Technology and Design Group work

UTZON HOUSE DESCRIPTION Inspired by the “Kingo Houses” by Jørgen Utzon in Helsingør Denmark, this project aimed to create a housing development of traditional Danish Farmhouses with central courtyards which could be duplicated taking into account the lie of the land and the surroundings. The design was based on the square houses and modified to fit modern Danish building regulations as well as adapt to a larger family.

Revit model of Kingo Houses in Helsingør

RESPONSIBILITIES

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Academic Project

Utzon House

• Development of Construction Details • Technical drawings by hand • U-Value Calculation • Cost and Time schedule

Front and Back view of Design, Revit Rendering

Academic Project

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Plan of Kingo Houses in Helsingør

DESIGN DESCRIPTION

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Academic Project

Utzon House

The Design is made to house accommodation to a typical Danish Family of four. The central curtain wall will give a feeling of being close to nature while giving enough natural light for the insides. The curved roof, or “butterfly� roof, allows a natural play of light and dimensions within the structure.

The house will offer three bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, open kitchen with living room as well as a parking garage to accommodate one car, accord to Danish building Regulations.

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Air Circulation int.

Roof Insulation Gypsum Board TJI Joist Brick int.

Customized Zink Plate Zinc sheets Wooden Batten Air Circulation ext.

Battens horizontal Rockwool Insulation Mortar Brick ext.

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Academic Project

Utzon House

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Giant Containers Internship Architectural Designer

GIANT CONTAINERS Giant Containers provides creative, innovative enclosure solutions to companies across a wide range of industries, all with outstanding customer service, cutting edge ideas & materials and an unrivaled attention to detail.

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CHANEL

Giant Containers

Their resume includes residential, commercial, industrial; whatever the obstacle, an eco-friendly, low cost custom enclosure is usually the best solution. The team offers a full spectrum of services, from concept to production to implementation. They also provide rentals of units to customers who are looking for a temporary storage solution.

CHANEL This was a 40’ Container that was divided into two seperate units for the opening event for the new Chanel Store in Toronto.

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CHANEL

Giant Containers

The Containers were exhibited for 3 weeks in front of the Heritage building of the old Mount Sinai Hospital which now houses the Chanel store.

CONTAINER SAUNA

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Container Sauna

Giant Containers

A private comission for a 10’ Container with an included Sauna that could be placed anywhere on a property. The customer invisioned a seclusive and peaceful sanctuary in the middle of a forest. The Sauna is heated with an external fire wood stove.

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Container Sauna

Giant Containers

EAMES HOUSE

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Eames House

Giant Containers

A sustainable take on the famous Eames house in Los Angeles.

The house is comprised of 20’ Containers that are arranged according to the original floor plans

by Charles and Ray Eames.

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Eames House

Giant Containers

Jana Raphaela Nitschke - 525 Richmond St. W, Apt. 404, M5V 15Y, Toronto, ON jananitschke.jn@gmail.com