Masters Architectural Portfolio - Jensil John

1 2009

POST GRADUATE WORKS JENSIL JOHN M. Sc, Architecture, Politecnico di Milano, Italy B. Arch, TVB School of Habitat Studies, India

CONTENTS Urban Planning and Design Transformation of old Rail maintenance yard into a Cultural District Type - Urban Revitalization/transformation project Location - Milan, Italy

Museum of the city Museum to represent the city of Milan as part of a larger cultural district Type - Cultural Institutional Project Location - Scalo Farini, Milan, Italy

Sustainable Building Systems Study of systems integrated to make a building green and efficient Type - Residential project Location - Nainital, India

Executive Design Studio ‘Transformation’ and ‘Adaptive Re-use’ of an old warehouse into a University of Design Type - Structural Restoration and Reuse project Location - Bolzano, Trentino, Italy

Barcelona Urban Insert cover “E l u c i d a t i n g m i n d f i e l d s” The perception of a person which he discovers or imbibes, mutates and evolves continuously in the journey of life constantly being affected by his surroundings. I perceive my education, knowledge and self- being by this graphic where the various databases and disciplines of knowledge, understanding & inferences are super-imposed to form “my path” of consciousness and practice of architecture.

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Transformation of Ciutat vella urban axis and addition of a museum and a Mirador to overlook the connectivity Type - Urban and Architectural Intervention Location - Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, Spain

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CONTENTS Urban Planning and Design Transformation of old Rail maintenance yard into a Cultural District Type - Urban Revitalization/transformation project Location - Milan, Italy

Museum of the city Museum to represent the city of Milan as part of a larger cultural district Type - Cultural Institutional Project Location - Scalo Farini, Milan, Italy

Sustainable Building Systems Study of systems integrated to make a building green and efficient Type - Residential project Location - Nainital, India

Executive Design Studio ‘Transformation’ and ‘Adaptive Re-use’ of an old warehouse into a University of Design Type - Structural Restoration and Reuse project Location - Bolzano, Trentino, Italy

Barcelona Urban Insert cover “E l u c i d a t i n g m i n d f i e l d s” The perception of a person which he discovers or imbibes, mutates and evolves continuously in the journey of life constantly being affected by his surroundings. I perceive my education, knowledge and self- being by this graphic where the various databases and disciplines of knowledge, understanding & inferences are super-imposed to form “my path” of consciousness and practice of architecture.

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Transformation of Ciutat vella urban axis and addition of a museum and a Mirador to overlook the connectivity Type - Urban and Architectural Intervention Location - Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, Spain

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Location Objectives

Urban Revitalization / Transformation project SCALO FARINI, Milan, Italy FUTURE OF THE TRANSFORMATION AREA ‘T’ ZONE The T zone will start taking the shape of an ‘X’ which has the whole city transformed into a big cultural module with activities and nodes spread out over the city.

The T zone which connects Malpensa, Linate, Monza and Bergamo will start connecting south to towns like Vigevano and Pavia as well. This connection will enhance the connectivity between these southern towns to have a more cosmopolitan connectivity with these satellite towns.

The studio included detailed cartographic studies and time based ananlysis of the city of Milan. A railway yard at Scalo Farini was identified as the site of intervention and a masterplan developed consisting of cultural as well as residential functions. Each building in the proposal was then developed by individual students at an architectural level.

URBAN POROSITY

Project type

CULTURAL DISTRICT, MILAN

URBAN CONTEXT MILANESE CHARACTER

FUSION ONE COLLECTIVE SPACE TRANSFORMATION OF THE INTROVERTED COURTYARD INTO FREE FLOWING SPACES

INDIVIDUAL MUSEUM PROJECT

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The connections between new projects is strengthened and the distances are reduced by the placing of the galleries and events like Salone and Expositions in the fabric of the city. This can be seen in the Porta Genova area. The need arises to create more areas / zones of cultural activities/ art activities at junctions of the connections so as to improve connectivity and reduce the distances. This will also improve the functioning of the Transformation ‘X’ zone.

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Lancetti Station Bus/tram Stations Urban Grid Green Boulevard

Vehicular Entry Pedestrian ENTRY Vehicular Network Green Axis Connection

Existing Buildings Proposed Buildings Overhead Links Interface with old site

Ramp Viewpoints Emergency vehicular accesss

MASTERPLAN : SCALO FARINI

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CONCLUSION TO THE RHYTHM OF THE CITY The site lies between Porta Nuova, Bovisa, City Life and Bicocca and this model helps in the connectivity of functions and activities for all city users. This model can be further repeated in the periphery of the city with the other new developments present in the city.

The junction where the axi meet can be used as a ‘pivot’ for a de-centralizing the city centre and creating more nodes for cultural activities.

With the creation of new developments with connections, the city’s cultural hub / pivot will become decentralized giving the city the opportunity to have a radial secondary ring of activities for city users. The metro line 5 and the circular metro line will help in the accessibility of these areas.

“The Buildings And Actions Interpenetrate Through Stairs, Ramps And Passages And Courtyards Creating An Experiential Phenomenon Of Spacial Sequences.”

‘Urbanisms’, Steven Holl

URBAN SECTION

Project

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Location Objectives

Urban Revitalization / Transformation project SCALO FARINI, Milan, Italy FUTURE OF THE TRANSFORMATION AREA ‘T’ ZONE The T zone will start taking the shape of an ‘X’ which has the whole city transformed into a big cultural module with activities and nodes spread out over the city.

The T zone which connects Malpensa, Linate, Monza and Bergamo will start connecting south to towns like Vigevano and Pavia as well. This connection will enhance the connectivity between these southern towns to have a more cosmopolitan connectivity with these satellite towns.

The studio included detailed cartographic studies and time based ananlysis of the city of Milan. A railway yard at Scalo Farini was identified as the site of intervention and a masterplan developed consisting of cultural as well as residential functions. Each building in the proposal was then developed by individual students at an architectural level.

URBAN POROSITY

Project type

CULTURAL DISTRICT, MILAN

URBAN CONTEXT MILANESE CHARACTER

FUSION ONE COLLECTIVE SPACE TRANSFORMATION OF THE INTROVERTED COURTYARD INTO FREE FLOWING SPACES

INDIVIDUAL MUSEUM PROJECT

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The connections between new projects is strengthened and the distances are reduced by the placing of the galleries and events like Salone and Expositions in the fabric of the city. This can be seen in the Porta Genova area. The need arises to create more areas / zones of cultural activities/ art activities at junctions of the connections so as to improve connectivity and reduce the distances. This will also improve the functioning of the Transformation ‘X’ zone.

5 7 8

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Lancetti Station Bus/tram Stations Urban Grid Green Boulevard

Vehicular Entry Pedestrian ENTRY Vehicular Network Green Axis Connection

Existing Buildings Proposed Buildings Overhead Links Interface with old site

Ramp Viewpoints Emergency vehicular accesss

MASTERPLAN : SCALO FARINI

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CONCLUSION TO THE RHYTHM OF THE CITY The site lies between Porta Nuova, Bovisa, City Life and Bicocca and this model helps in the connectivity of functions and activities for all city users. This model can be further repeated in the periphery of the city with the other new developments present in the city.

The junction where the axi meet can be used as a ‘pivot’ for a de-centralizing the city centre and creating more nodes for cultural activities.

With the creation of new developments with connections, the city’s cultural hub / pivot will become decentralized giving the city the opportunity to have a radial secondary ring of activities for city users. The metro line 5 and the circular metro line will help in the accessibility of these areas.

“The Buildings And Actions Interpenetrate Through Stairs, Ramps And Passages And Courtyards Creating An Experiential Phenomenon Of Spacial Sequences.”

‘Urbanisms’, Steven Holl

URBAN SECTION

Project

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Project Project type Location Objectives

MUSEUM OF THE CITY, SCALO FARINI, MILAN Architecture - Cultural Institutional Project SCALO FARINI, Milan, Italy The master plan was designed with architectural controls and bye laws. the next step was to integrate the museum project which represents the vibrant city of Milan. The idea came from the fact of having many layers superimposing onto each other to depict the city.

These various attributes have been considered as ‘layers’ to the city of Milan and they have been architecturally super-imposed on top of each other to depict the city of Milan. The façade is also contributing to this metaphorical effect by having layers to different material.

The axis and connectivity were maintained and the court is designed to act as a piazza for a spill out covered space.

Part of Old building to be renovated and made into museum area

Part of Old building removed.

Materials to be used for construction

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

As a Cultural Icon As a collective memory As a pure visual persuasion The main role of the museum of the city is to construct and interpret an IDENTITY of the city and depict the same to its citizens and visitors from outside.

Milan as a city has various different functions and dimensions at work all the time. These systems are the driving force of the identity of the city.

The themes are - Introduction to the city, History of Evolution of the city, People and Cultural activities which have enhanced the quality of life in Milan, Industry and Commerce which shaped the development of the city, Fashion and Design as a new cosmopolitan identity of Milan, Food and Culinary likes of the region, New Developments which exhibit solutions to the problems of Milan through the Urban Centre

Project Project type Location Objectives

MUSEUM OF THE CITY, SCALO FARINI, MILAN Architecture - Cultural Institutional Project SCALO FARINI, Milan, Italy The master plan was designed with architectural controls and bye laws. the next step was to integrate the museum project which represents the vibrant city of Milan. The idea came from the fact of having many layers superimposing onto each other to depict the city.

These various attributes have been considered as ‘layers’ to the city of Milan and they have been architecturally super-imposed on top of each other to depict the city of Milan. The façade is also contributing to this metaphorical effect by having layers to different material.

The axis and connectivity were maintained and the court is designed to act as a piazza for a spill out covered space.

Part of Old building to be renovated and made into museum area

Part of Old building removed.

Materials to be used for construction

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

As a Cultural Icon As a collective memory As a pure visual persuasion The main role of the museum of the city is to construct and interpret an IDENTITY of the city and depict the same to its citizens and visitors from outside.

Milan as a city has various different functions and dimensions at work all the time. These systems are the driving force of the identity of the city.

The themes are - Introduction to the city, History of Evolution of the city, People and Cultural activities which have enhanced the quality of life in Milan, Industry and Commerce which shaped the development of the city, Fashion and Design as a new cosmopolitan identity of Milan, Food and Culinary likes of the region, New Developments which exhibit solutions to the problems of Milan through the Urban Centre

Location Objectives

Master’s Project - Evaluation of Residential building type NAINITAL, India The main objective of this studio was to transform a predesigned building, in this case unbuilt into an ecologically friendly green building. Our approach was to combine vernacular technologies like ‘rat trap’ brick bond, bio gas septic plants, borewells, etc with technologies like solar collectors, brises soleil, rain water harvesting etc.

Materials used were either local or renewable, hydraform blocks were used for walls to reduce transport and mortar costs. Passive systems for ventilation and heating were provided. Landscape was also designed to suit the weather and provide passive reliefs.

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BRISE SOLEIL

Project type

SUSTAINABLE RENOVATION ORIGINAL DESIGN

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HIGHER ALTITUDE OF THE SUN LOWER ALTITUDE OF THE SUN

earth fill

earth fill

WINTER

RAT TRAP BOND WALL (LOCAL) walls made with the rat trap bond serve as cavity walls and at the same time are economical in terms of use of brick as well as mortar.

COLD AIR WARM AIR SUNLIGHT N. G. L

LOUVRE TO OPEN OR CLOSE

SOLAR COLLECTOR FAN TO CIRCULATE AIR

NATURAL VENTILATION

SOLAR COLLECTOR

SYSTEMS LAYOUT PLAN

SUMMER

EXTERNAL WALL SECTION

Location Objectives

Master’s Project - Evaluation of Residential building type NAINITAL, India The main objective of this studio was to transform a predesigned building, in this case unbuilt into an ecologically friendly green building. Our approach was to combine vernacular technologies like ‘rat trap’ brick bond, bio gas septic plants, borewells, etc with technologies like solar collectors, brises soleil, rain water harvesting etc.

Materials used were either local or renewable, hydraform blocks were used for walls to reduce transport and mortar costs. Passive systems for ventilation and heating were provided. Landscape was also designed to suit the weather and provide passive reliefs.

changed roof orientation for protection again winter cold winds Alt - 85 Alt - 65

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Ju

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WINTER

Alt - 38

ne

Sep

t.

Dec.

243

SUMMER

BRISE SOLEIL

Project type

SUSTAINABLE RENOVATION ORIGINAL DESIGN

Project

267

285

N

o

south sun 117

93

75

HIGHER ALTITUDE OF THE SUN LOWER ALTITUDE OF THE SUN

earth fill

earth fill

WINTER

RAT TRAP BOND WALL (LOCAL) walls made with the rat trap bond serve as cavity walls and at the same time are economical in terms of use of brick as well as mortar.

COLD AIR WARM AIR SUNLIGHT N. G. L

LOUVRE TO OPEN OR CLOSE

SOLAR COLLECTOR FAN TO CIRCULATE AIR

NATURAL VENTILATION

SOLAR COLLECTOR

SYSTEMS LAYOUT PLAN

SUMMER

EXTERNAL WALL SECTION

Project Project type Location Objectives

Industrial design School Architecture - Structural Restoration and Reuse Bolzano, Rovoreto, Italy An abandoned factory had to be restored and reused for any chosen function. The elongated form of the building suggested the possibility to have a design school with stacked as well as break away spaces through a play of double and triple heights. An intricately designed structural system of cable and tendon structures was proposed to fit into the existing structure without demolishing its parts. In continuation of the cable system an external skin was designed for the building using cables and vertical wooden sun shading devices.

Project Project type Location Objectives

Industrial design School Architecture - Structural Restoration and Reuse Bolzano, Rovoreto, Italy An abandoned factory had to be restored and reused for any chosen function. The elongated form of the building suggested the possibility to have a design school with stacked as well as break away spaces through a play of double and triple heights. An intricately designed structural system of cable and tendon structures was proposed to fit into the existing structure without demolishing its parts. In continuation of the cable system an external skin was designed for the building using cables and vertical wooden sun shading devices.

Project Project type Location Objectives

The orientation of the master plan follows the direction of Barceloneta. The measuring system originates from the c e n t r e o f G a s o m e t e r. T h e dimension of the main square unit is derived from the interior dimension of open space within the Cerda block.

Equal measures are taken in both directions to place the Mirador and the Public bath

Museum and residential Mirador Urban and Architectural Intervention Barcelona, Spain An architecture to define the new development of Ciutat Vella, Barcelona which follows geometry, scale and proportion to create a new axis towards the sea. The Mirador (sky scraper used as a viewing point to overlook the sea) is an addition to the many Miradors of Barcelona and follows a cubist methodology for design. The Museum is designed as a public building with many interactive spaces in the context of Barcelonetta.

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The Axes in the existing are maintained and the Museum block and the Mirador are placed strategically aligned to them.

The relationship between the existing museum of the Catalan culture and the proposed modern museum of performance and arts is shown and justifies its location.

The Mirador serves as a gateway to the project and the axis which connects the city with the sea with a landscaped pedestrian experience.

Project Project type Location Objectives

The orientation of the master plan follows the direction of Barceloneta. The measuring system originates from the c e n t r e o f G a s o m e t e r. T h e dimension of the main square unit is derived from the interior dimension of open space within the Cerda block.

Equal measures are taken in both directions to place the Mirador and the Public bath

Museum and residential Mirador Urban and Architectural Intervention Barcelona, Spain An architecture to define the new development of Ciutat Vella, Barcelona which follows geometry, scale and proportion to create a new axis towards the sea. The Mirador (sky scraper used as a viewing point to overlook the sea) is an addition to the many Miradors of Barcelona and follows a cubist methodology for design. The Museum is designed as a public building with many interactive spaces in the context of Barcelonetta.

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The Axes in the existing are maintained and the Museum block and the Mirador are placed strategically aligned to them.

The relationship between the existing museum of the Catalan culture and the proposed modern museum of performance and arts is shown and justifies its location.

The Mirador serves as a gateway to the project and the axis which connects the city with the sea with a landscaped pedestrian experience.

JENSIL JOHN M. Sc, Politecnico di Milano, Italy B. Arch, TVB School of Habitat Studies, India Via Roma 211, Piacenza PC 29121, Emilia Romagna, Italy Ph - (+39) 327 139 4736 jensil.john@mail.polimi.it , john.jensil@gmail.com