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PORTFOLIOINDEX
A centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations| Coventry 04 - 12
A Pavillion in the Ruins of Coventry Cathedral| Coventry 13
The extension & Refurbishment of Sir John Laing Building| Coventry 14 - 17
Performing Art Centre| Rugby 18 - 20
Station Tower| Coventry 21 - 22
Ministry of Defence Of Albania 23
Residential House| Albania 24 - 27
Refurbishment & Extension of a Residential House| Albania 28 - 32
Hand drawings 33 - 39
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A Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations
Architecture University| Comprehesive Design Coventry| United Kingdom Third Year Project
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Site View | Hand Drawing
3D Concept Illustration | Hand Drawing
Located in the historical area of Coventry University Campus, this design intent to create green spaces around the existing buildings, which give you a different feeling while you walk around. It is important to mention that all the people who inhabit the site, integrate on these spaces, which represent the “peace�, creating diversity throught leaking spaces, by collaborating with different parts of the buildings.
The main focus is to control the movement of the people, but in the same time, to improve the circulation around it. There are two existing pedestrian routes that remain the same, leading the pedestratians on the site. The cantilevered parts of the design fade the boundaries between the surroundings and the green areas, making this design open to the public.
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The initial idea was to design a building that could activate all the parts of the site, as at the current situation, it seems to be a very quiet area and not very appreciated by the people who walk by.
Another focus was to frame different areas around the building and to bring funcionallity to them, in order to be useful for the desgin. Therefore, two main gardens have been designed, which have make the building looks like it wrap itself around.
The lines of the building corresponds to the lines of the surroundings. In order to design two main routes on the site, two parts of the building have been cantilivered, offering different views to the Cathedral and the Gardens.
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South elevation
Due to the changes of the levels on the site, up to 7 (seven) metres, the building looks like it is sank on the ground, until you get closer to it. It is a design that invite the visitors for exploration, as it can be seen from all the part of the site. A double height main entrance that leeds to a triple height exhibition gallery due to the levels of the site.
East elevation - section bb’
North elevation A new version of the traditional master plans serves both as a place to be for the students and visitors, but also as a friendly environment for the neighbouring communities. The building is designed to push the boundaries of the established methods of design. Two exterior gardens tends to bring more visitors on the site.
West elevation - section aa’
A new material, that matches the colour of the surrounding’s red bricks has been selected, copper panels. This material gives the effect of something valuable, that shines hidden on the ground, same as a treasure.
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This Centre houses several programatic components designed for workers, students and visitors, including working studios, meeting rooms, a two story library and an auditorium theatre. On the ground floor, there are two separated buildings, paralel to each other. They are occupied based on their funcionality. Therefore, on north part, there are placed all the classrooms, meeting rooms, offices, workspaces etc, which all have an amazing view of the garden in front of them, making it a very private area.
The library | Perspective view
The main entrance is placed on the first floor of the building, facing the main square next to the Cathedral. It has a double height space that includes a cafe, a sitting area and a nice balcony from where you can see the triple height exhibition gallery down the stairs. The gallery itself is surrounded by a large surface of glass, in order to attract more tourist to visit the building from inside. It also is connected with the external sculpture garden, which can be accessed only throught this gallery. On this level, you can find a double height library and a double height auditorium. The library make the connection between two parts of the building, throught a little bridge.
Offices | Perspective View
Both the library and the auditorium are cantilivered, making the building more unique. Their surface is identical, but the spaces they offer are completely different. The library comes like a light box, very fragile and transparent, with glass facades and natural lightning; whereas, the auditorium comes very heavy, a massive solid box, with no natural light. All the facades have a combination of glass and copper pannels.
Main entrance | View from the exhibition gallery
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External View | The view under the cantilivered library
External View | The view of the main entrance
External View | The back view of the north part of the building
External view | The view from the Cathedral
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The cantilivered library on the front | The sculpture garden on the right (Night render)
The garden in front of the offices, between the library and the auditorium (Night render)
The second entrance of the offices on the left | The cantilivered auditorium on the front (Night render)
The view of the offices and the mechanical copper louvres (Night render)
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Flat Roof Copper Panels
Sunshaded frame of copper on plywood with lightweight steel frame
Double glazed curtain wall | Double height
Composite deck
Copper panels fixed to I- steel structure
Ground bearing slab
Pad foundation
Elevation | Detailed section
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I - Beam : 900 UB 838 x 229 x 226 UB
I - Beam 838 x 229 UB
I - Beam 406 x 140 x 370 UB
I - Column 254 UC
3D View | Steel Structure
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Final 3D physical model | Showng materials and levels
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Site model | Volumetric model
floor plan 1 : 250
site plan 1: 500 A Pavillion in the Ruins of Coventry Cathedral
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Architecture University| Comprehesive Design Coventry| United Kingdom Third Year Project
floor plan 1 : 250
site plan 1: 500
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The Pavilion is located on a historical part of Coventry, inside the old Ruins of Coventry Cathedral, which has been bombed during the World War II. It has been considered as the heart of the city, which make me invoke both “langiness” and process. The concept of this design is to incorporate emotions and strength given by life experiences. The whole design is being hold by the ruins ( parts of columns), which represent the past of our life. Our past is very important. Nothing would exist without it. It is our “foundation”, same as the ruins are the foundation of this design. They are strong and managed to resist the bombing during the war, same as we do with different situations of our life. Directly to the ruins, there are attached some laminated glass columns. They are transparent, fragile, delicate just like our present, but can be easily broken if we are not careful enough. They hold a very complicated roof structure, which represent our future. The roof has an organic shape, with not any specific size or shape. A little mistake on the columns (the present) can make damages on the roof (the future). The materials have been chosen in order to emphasize the concept. The roof has been made of high shining aluminium panels; light and bright, simple as that. All in all, this pavillion offers a walk through along life’s phases. The Pavillion can be accessed from two different parts, offering different emotions on each side. It can be seen from outside the Cathedral Ruins, which will attract more visitors on the site to find out what is happening on an old area as this site is. The shape of the roof represents ups and downs of each of us, but mostly, of the victims of World War II who suffered the most.
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The refurbishment and extension of Sir John Laing Building
Architecture University| Integrated Project Coventry| United Kingdom Third Year Project
3D visualisation | Perspective view
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The intention of the project is to avoid the main issues of the existing building of Sir John Laing. The cracked walls of the front facade have been avoided by extending the buiding with 5 metres in front, solving in this way, the issue of the narrowed corridors, without affecting the structure. The surveying area will remain untouched, as it can be funcional for the design, as a courtyard in front. The main focus was to incorporate the ruins within the design. A physically protected element grabs people’s attention, making them visiting the building. The ruins have been sorrounded by a very light glass facade, fragile, delicate, but which hold history on it.
The labs have been kept on the back part of the ground floor, so they can be easily supplied with materials without impacting the design. The aim was to bring a sustainable design. Therefore, all the rooms have been placed next to windows, so they can have natural light. Openings on each floor make it possible to have natural ventilation. There are four fire exits, on a distance of less than 40m far from each other. Casted in glass, the main attraction of the site, the heritage, can be seen from outside, attracting more visitors on the site. The aluminium panels play an important role, offering privacy where is needed, and providing sufficient lighting where it should be.
3D visualisations | Perspective view
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17. classroom 18. computer room 19. environmental lab
Ground Floor Plan
West Elevation
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First Floor Plan
South Elevation
20. lecture theatre 21. phd work room 22. kitchen 23. architectural technology
24. architecture studio 25. i.t technicians room 26. ceo
Second Floor Plan
North Elevation
Easr Elevation
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Art Performing Centre
Architecture University| Comprehesive Design Rugby| United Kingdom Second Year Project
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The Art Performing Centre is located on a historical area, part of Rugby School. The project consisted on designing a building, where students could practise for drama, theatre plays and dance. The brief required some performing spaces, which could be internal or external. Due to the lack of the connectivity on the site, the aim was to achieve it by making connections with the surroundings, to other parts of the city and to different parts of the building. The concept was to follow some patterns of the neighbourhood, but in the same time to build something special for that area. A strong pedestrian path runs diagonal the site. It splits the green area that will be used as a park to relax, with the performing area. The design is divided on three parts based on the privacy of the building. One of them is very private and accessible only by the staff. It is the building where all the offices and conference rooms are being placed. The building on the middle is designed for students and visitors. It is the building where all performance rooms are being placed. The last one has classrooms and on the first floor of it, there is an amazing cafe, which offers a fantastic view to the surroundings. Some columns that keep the repetition of the connectivity have created an area in front of the buildings, which can be used as an external performance space. Concept & Proccess
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Floor plans
Street View Elevation
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Renders | Physical model
CLADDING
Station Tower
Architecture University| Construction Technology and Environment Coventry | United Kingdom Second Year Project
The Tower Station is a building next to train station in Coventry, which is not being used due to the overheating. The project consisted on giving two different solution, in order to reduce the heat and also, making it a functional building. After testing the building on the labs with different cladding materials, it seems that the best choice would be the aluminium panels. They are aesthetic, relatively low cost and give you the opportunity to play around with colours and shapes. The two first floors will have a masonry wall. Masonry is a proven structural system, energy efficient, noise and fire barrier, a “green� material but also offers a very large range of colours, textures and styles.
NORTH ELEVATION 1:200 North Elevation
EAST ELEVATION 1:200 East Elevation
SOUTH ELEVATION 1:200
WEST ELEVATION 1:200
South Elevation
West Elevation
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Ground Floor | Foyer | Furnished plan
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Upper Floors | Hotel | Furnished plan
Upper Floors | Offices | Furnished plan
Last Floor| Restaurant | Furnished plan
Ministry of Defence Of Albania February 2016- September 2016
I have been working on the following projects: 1. Urban planning of “ Garnizoni Ferraj”, Tirane, Albania 2. The refurbishment of “ Komanda e Akademise se N/ Oficerave”, Zallher, Albania 3. The revitalization of the urban plaaning of “ Komanda Mbeshtetese”, Vaqarr, Tirane
Due to the policies, security laws and regulations, these projects cannot be public, in order to protect the State Defence.
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Residential House Gjiri i Lalzit, Durres< Albania
This project consists on designing a residential house, located near a seaside area in Albania. The main focus is to use the amazing views of the surrounding environment. Therefore, different rooms have been designed to have views to the sea and the small lake next to the house. What makes the project unique is that, there is a water source close to it. In order to make it useful for the house, a water storage room has been designed on the underground floor. A garage has been placed next to it, so all the rooms can ocupy the next level. There is only an entrance, but all the rooms have access to the modern glass balconies. On the first floor, you can find the living room next to a kitchen, which have been been placed on the north side, in order to avoid the overheating. Two double rooms, surrounded with large glass facades, give you the feeling of sleeping on a peaceful relaxing area. Grey coloured materials and glass, make this building a modern one, sitting on a quiet area.
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Ground Floor Plan
South Elevation
First Floor Plan
West Elevation
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3D Visualisations | Perspective View
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Refurbishment & Extension of Residential House
Tirane, Albania
This project consisted on refurbishing an old house, The existing house had an unuseful loft due to the demolished floor structure. The new design has a new structure attached to the existing one. In this way, we managed to provide the client a bigger house, without touching the structure of the lower levels. Extensions have been made on facades, such as balconies or small rooms, which are clearly explain on the following page (before/ after).
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Ground Floor| Before
Ground Floor|After
First Floor| Before
First Floor| After
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North Elevation
East Elevation
West Elevation
South Elevation
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Pencil hand drawing | Old house, Tirane, Albania
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Pencil hand drawing | Old town, Gjirokastra, Albania
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Pencil hand drawing | Old house, Tirane, Albania
Pencil hand drawing | Old house, Tirane, Albania
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Pencil hand drawing | Church, Tirane, Albania
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Pencil hand drawing | National Art Gallery, Tirane, Albania
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Aquarelles hand drawing | Nature
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Pastels hand drawing | Nature
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