“I learn by watching what ordinary people do„ // Laurie Baker: An Architect for the Common Man
Laura Marcheggiano Licensed Architect
// PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
ARB recognition ongoing
/ Design Manager - Collins Construction Ltd
/ Design Coordinator - Medland Metropolis Engineering
/ Workplace Architect - W+P Weber und Partner AG
/ Architect Project manager - LTE Lehm Ton Erde GmbH
/ Sole practitioner - selection of projects overseas - private clients
/ Selection of Internships + master thesis programme:
/ Research assistant + Public relations manager - RWTH Aachen University
// LANGUAGES German + French + Spanish + English: Business Fluent C2 Italian: Mother tongue
// DIGITAL SKILLS CAD: Autocad, Archicad, Revit (basic) Graphic + Layout: Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Office suite + Tekla BIMsight
// CONTACT 45 Queenswood Court, SW48EB London +44 7453 305711 laura.marcheggiano@gmail.com
// PERSONAL Born: Rome, 27.04.1988 Nationality: Italian Residence: UK
Construction company delivering Refurbishment, Cut & Carve and Fit-out projects in the commercial sector
Jan - Apr 2020 | London
Engineering consultancy focused on commercial, leisure and retail fit outs
2018 - 2019 | London
Design and Build company providing prime consulting services for office spaces and industrial projects
2016 - 2017 | Zurich
Design and Build firm with focus on natural building materials. Projects in CH, FR, DE and Saudi Arabia
1. Client project manager: Residential refurbishment of a “Maison de Maitre” in the historical centre of Brussels 2. Construction architect: Residential Pilot project - traditional building techniques + natural materials 3. Designer from inception to completion: Outdoor furniture and cooking kiln for residential use 4. Architect from conception to construction: Studio flat built according to environmental principles 1. Vastu-Shilpa Foundation & CEPT University - Habitat and re-housing settlement design 2. AATA Architectes, Arch. Marco Stathopoulos - Spatial planning for a refugee camp in Saint Denis, Paris
2012 - 2016 | Austria
2013 - 2019 | Brussels | Benin | Austria | Mexico
2008 - 2011 | India | Paris 2010 | DE-Aachen
// SELECTION OF WORLD CONFERENCES & LECTURES
1. Speaker at Pavillon de l’Arsenal in Paris for the Expo “Terres de Paris” 2. Guest lecturer at ENSAG Grenoble Architecture University - “Biobased building materials” 3. Symposium Northumbria University Newcastle - “Architecture between craftmanship and industrialisation” 4. Speaker at the Ministry of Culture of Algeria - Festival ArchiTerre 5. Guest lecturer at Polytechnical Univ. Milan “Design and build with earth” Workshop “Terra Cruda”
2016 2016 2016 2014 2012
| Paris | Grenoble | Newcastle | Algeria | Milan
// Awards
First prize: PVS Centre 2013 Planning viable sustainability with emerging countries Gold medal: Fassa Bortolo 2012 International prize for sustainable architecture Special mention: Blue Award 2012 International competition for sustainable architecture
// EDUCATION
CSCS - CITB Health, safety and environment (HS&E) test for managers and professionals Equiv. RIBA Part 3 - Postgraduate certificate Professional Practice and Management in Architecture Degree in Earth Building Science - German Federation Dachverband Lehm Equiv. RIBA Part 2 - 2-year Lifelong Learning Scholarship - RWTH Aachen University Equiv. RIBA Part 1 - 5-year BS/MS Degree in Architecture „Sapienza“ University | Degree awarded with high honours Secondary School of Arts at short time Diploma Académie des Arts de Woluwe-Saint-Pierre European Bacalaureate, European School Brussels II
2013 | Rome 2012 | IT-Ferrara 2012 | Vienna 2019 | London 2016 | Grenoble 2015 | Düsseldorf 2011 | DE-Aachen 2011 | Rome 2006 | Brussels 2006 | Brussels
Just added values... ...or essential skills ?
Interpersonal skills_
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The choice of working for constructor or consulting firms instead of standard architecture practices derives from my fascination with interdisciplinary environments, diverse teams and from my passion for sharing knowledge and ideas across fields of expertise through different skills networks. A smooth transition between varying disciplines coming together to design and deliver projects is the secret lying behind success.
// Resilient The intercultural skills I acquired by being active in more than 10 countries made me a more competent contact for team members, clients, suppliers and other partners within a project. Cultural challenges strengthen transferable abilities, teaching us how to ride the waves of adversity rather than being pulled under by the torrent.
// PassionATE I like working with visionary people that are willing to take risks and are not afraid of taking up challenges. At the end of the day all success I achieved comes from my passion for it.
Organisational skills
// Multidisciplinary
I learnt the craft of prioritization by handling with deadlines and pressure. Categorising, scheduling and delegating tasks is the formula to transforming stress into a challenging situation.
// METHODICAL Tool-sets and effective processes, accurate metrics and reports allow me to record my day-to-day work, streamline operations and track project’s progress. Still being conscious that it’s going to change… a comprehensive work plan (incl. instructions, templates, howto-do-it plans, infos) provides a solid start.
Communication skills
// Explorer
Creative skills
Personal strengths_
// SENSE OF URGENCY
I’m an inquisitive and proactive person, motivated and good listener. Being curious and independent-minded enhances my ability to jump into trenches and naturally pushes me in figuring out things as they go.
// Detail oriented My endless research in the fields of materials, manufactures and technologies led me to Austria and Switzerland, both famous for their utmost attention to detail, their extreme simplicity and sophistication. I’m deeply committed to making sustainable buildings, which are energy and resource efficient, and make use of natural materials.
// Communicator
// Languages & cross-cultural competence
Through my experience as a speaker and guest lecturer in Universities throughout Europe I sharpened my presentation and public speaking skills.
Taking great advantage from my command of 5 languages (French, German, Spanish, English and Italian) I enjoy the contact, the encounter, the dialogue with people and their concerns.
Delivering excellence and quality as a technical reviewer means having good writing skills, the right technical terminology and being fluent in different languages. Freehand drawing, and visualisation graphic abilities are strong and convinceful communication methods I constantly use during client meetings.
Management skills // Team-player The concepts of transverse and participative management fascinate me since years. Gaining others’ commitment, making sure different players effectively team up and cooperate with one another is a wonderful craft I’m constantly trying to win by training and habit. A project is a shared business based on equal relationships and meaningful dialog. We all have vested interest in making it work!
Works at Collins Construction as Design Manager 2020
High-end CAT B Fit-out // Design Manager-Collins Construction
This page and all content herein are protected by Copyright Canopius, hlw and Collins Construction
// Architects (novated) / hlw // Worked as Design Manager during: / Prequalification / Pre-award phase and Mid-Bid / Tender interview // Project / Refurbishment of newly constructed Cat A fit-out space to a Cat B standard, consisting of approximately 52,000 sq.ft. within levels 29 and 30 of 22 Bishopsgate. To become the new headqaurter for one of the market-leading insurance companies.
Design Management Remote Strategy
Survey and BIM Coordination
Design Kick off meeting: agree remote working strategy + protocols + ouset of video meetings to schedule in calendars
Cloud Point Survey
Agree Client approval milestones and use Design and Tech subs trackers to monitor sign off progress.
Identify anomalies + Update models + Share information Use collaborative tools such us Microsoft Teams to schedule video design workshops + Aconex to record information flow. M&E Model
BEP
hlw Arch. Model
BEP
Stair & Structural Model
One team approach, a shared vision and non confrontational aligned thinking, especially during these difficult times. Aconex
INTERDISCIPLINARY DESIGN
Coordinated Model BIM
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We are undertaking a due diligence process to ensure our supply chain has a resilient operational plan in place to deal with Covid-19 impact.
Materials and finishes are being assessed on availability, lead-ins, origin and alternative spec.
We are assessing supply chain risk & impact + identifying alternative suppliers for both geographical and production diversity.
Landlord Model
BI M Manager
No Clashes
Clash Detection
BI M Manager
Clashes
Identify Solutions to Clashes
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Staircase Methodology // Construction timeline chart
Stairs Methodology W4 1
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Brass contrast strip
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Ply Primmer Resin coat Steel stair Trim to match resin colour LED light channel power through riser
Builderswork / Steelwork Builderswork / Steelwork
- Install the two 610x229x1010 Install the two 610x229x1010 ub’s, each in 2-pieces with ub’s, each in two pieces with a amoment connection either side of moment connection either the existing beam which is being side of the existing beam removed which is being removed Drypack above the new beams - Drypack above the new beams
- Install the circular steel former tube in sections and bolt together, to be used as the temporary support Install the circular steel former tube in until all welding of the stair sections and bolt together, this to be used as the temporary support until all welding on is complete. the stair is complete. - Bolt the inner stringers to the former Bolt the inner stringers to the former
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- Once all treads are installed starting at the bottom bolt on the Once all treads installed starting at the bottom first section of outer stringer bolt on the first section of outer stringer
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- Install plywood on treads & risers, fill Install plywood on treads and risers, fill all all gaps in and between plywood gaps in and between plywood and staircase and staircase with P38 with P38 - Install curved 6mm GRG soffit to Install curved 6mm metal soffit to stairs, fill all stairs, fill all gaps in and between gaps in and between soffit and staircase with P38 soffit and staircase with P38
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Example Resin Build Up
Seamless Resin Coating
- Coat stairs and Resin Build Up
soffit with resin system Coat stairs / soffit with resin system - Seal it the day after it’s poured, Seal it the day after it’s poured, then then cover & protect it cover and protect it.
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Completion of architectural finishes - Completion of architectural finishes
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Builderswork / Steelwork Builderswork / Steelwork
Install a key klamp handrail 1m back from the slab cut line - Install a key klamp handrail 1m back from the with a safety gate & padlock slab cut line with a safety gate & padlock Set out the slab cut line as shown on the WSP drawing - Set out the slab cut line. Ref. WSP drawing Install a scaffold crash deck under the level 30 slab from - Install a scaffold crash deck under level 30 GL 2 towards GL 3 (to the 2nd beam along). - Install bund under crash deck on level 29 to contain Install bund under the crash deck on level 29 to contain any any water that leaks from level 30 water that leaks from level 30 - Saw cut the slab, use dewatering equipment on levels Saw cut the slab, use dewatering equipment on levels 29 29 and 30. Remove small sections by and 30. Remove small sections by either saw cutting or either saw cutting or breaking. breaking.
- Starting at the bottom install the treads and bolt to the inner Starting at the bottom install the treads and bolt to the inner stringer, use an acrow prop on the outer stringer, use an acrow prop on the end of every tread outer end of every tread.
- Install the remaining outer sections Install the remaining outer sections of stringers and inner metal balustrade of stringers and inner metal balustrade
Install LED lighting cables, drivers and aluminium - Install LED lighting cables, drivers and channel (by others) aluminium channel
Install glass balustrade & handrails on stairs & landings - Install glass balustrade & handrails on stairs & Wet spray stairs, soffit and fascia cladding landings
Cut and Carve CAT A Fit-out
Lift Reveal Cornern Design intent Detail
// Design Manager-Collins Construction
Shaft wall Plasterboard 12mm ply backing 2mm decoraive plaster finish Plant on tiled skirting 11mm + metal square profile tile trim - Colour to closely match tile
Plant on skirting and abutment detail Wall, plastered finish Flush door + Frame with 2mm gap to skirting Metal square profile trim, returns to floor 50mm high plant on tiled skirting
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// Architects (novated) / BDG // Worked as Design Manager during: / Award phase / 4-week lead-in time / Construction // Project / Located in 1 Ropemaker St.,this Design & Build Cat-A fit-out of 4 adjacent floors along with associated external terraces, included the installation of internal link bridges, atrium balconies and volume extensions.
Terrace build-up: Site Photo of existing Existing concrete tiles Damaged Waterproofing Existing Insulation
New terrace build-up: Composite decking = 1.2 KN/sqm Shingles = 0.5 KN/sqm Insulation = 0.1 KN/sqm Waterproofing = 0.22 KN/sqm RC Slab on Metal Deck
Ceiling & Services = 0.25 KN/sqm
Internal Link Bridge Access and maintenance rail to be cut - Ref to dgs for support Glass roof to be removed and replaced for aluminum insulated panels Aluminum cover panels removed and reinstate for access only Bull-nose panel to be removed, modified and reinstated [4] Up to ground floor to fit down pipe. Panels to be cut and bracket fixed to underside slab/steel perimeter. New glazing and transom.
Works at Medland Metropolis as Design Coordinator 2018 - 2019
Luxury fitness club // Design Coordinator-Medland Metropolis
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// Architects / Woods Bagot // Interior designer / Joyce Wang Studio // Concept / Within the marble-clad interior of a bank, a metallic mezzanine was built above the main fitness arena. Spinning and Pilates studios sit atop the mezzanine with view onto the existing archways, moldings, balconies. The underside of the gym floor ceiling swoops up to form the balustrade of the mezzanine.
Premium CAT B Fit-out // Design Coordinator-Medland Metropolis
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// Architects / spacelab + Hassell Studio // Contractor / Mace Interiors // Design Coordinator during: / RIBA Stage 3, 4 + Construction // Project / Located on 6 St. James’s Square, Rio Tinto Headquarters required refitting and alterations to their existing high-end workspace due to staff reduction and consequent downsizing.
Grade II Refurbishment // Design Coordinator-Medland Metropolis
This page and all content herein are protected by Copyright Tate Hindle, Ambit, Medland Metropolis, Royal Philatelic Society
// Architects / TateHindle Limited // Contractor / Ambit // Project / The 1915 Listed building has become the new headquarter of the Royal Philatelic Society. The 9500 sqft Cat B fit-out was arranged over 7 floors. Focus was put on environmental condition management of the storage areas containing high-value collections.
Exclusive CAT B Fit-out // Design Coordinator-Medland Metropolis
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// Architects / TateHindle // Design Coordinator during: / RIBA Stage 3 and 4 // Concept / The works include the Cat B fit-out of office accommodation across 8 levels. Both client reserved and stuff areas to express the tenant unique signature corporate identity. The design should be elegant but not ostentatious, chosen to compliment next 10 years and allowing for longevity of lease
High-end fitness club // Design Coordinator-Medland Metropolis
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// Architects / Woods Bagot // Interior designer / Blacksheep // Concept / A new mixed-use development that includes residential and commercial buildings in the fashionable district of Shoreditch is set to welcome a new high end fitness club and shop. The fit out covers four floors in total, internally connected by an ad-hoc designed staircase.
Berkeley Sq. Elegant fit out // Design Coordinator-Medland Metropolis
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// Architects / HASSELL studio // Contractor / Overbury // Project status / RIBA Stage 3 - D&B 1st phase of a 2-stage tendering process Pre-construction phase: contractor familiarises with the project and builds relationships. Objective: reduction in claims and variations, learning curves and programme performance.
Works at Weber und Partner AG as Workplace Architect 2016 - 2018
Adaptive reuse to Cinema // Employed as Architect at W+P AG
This page and all content herein are protected by Copyright Capaul & Blumenthal Arch., Filmclub Cinema Sil Plaz, Ing. Giachen Blumenthal, Martin Kant MEP, Brasser light+sound
// Project / The 1930’s building designed by Olgiati used to host apartments, offices, a therapy room and a cafÊ. An overall renovation was undertaken for this small cultural centre, including brand new Mech, Security and AV installations for the cinema hall. // My role profile / Concept and developed deisgn for tendering preparation / Construction supervision
Central Laundry/ZURICH // Employed as Architect at W+P AG
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// Client / ZWZ AG Automated Central Laundry // Execution / Start 07.2017 - End 12.2018 // My role profile / Concept and developed deisgn for Tendering preparation + Technical design / Weekly meetings with clients and sub-consultants
Metalworking firm/FRANKFURT // Employed as: Architect at W+P AG
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// Objectives of the project / The production plant and the main office building of this German company will be built on a plot of approx. 2He // My role profile - Skills / Communication and coordination skills, including the ability to sketch/develop designs on paper as well as digitally / Confidence to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a large multidisciplinary team
Logistic systems firm/Basel // Employed as: Architect at W+P AG
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// Client / Stรถcklin AG // Objectives of the project / Open space planning project for the office building of this metal working company and / Prepare target concepts based on analysis of current situation // My role profile - Skills / Project documentation and presentation skills, client facing experience
// Hinterlüftete Blechfassade mit DünnschichtPV-Module für direkte Montage an Trapezblech Raumhohe Fenster:
550 CHF/m2 Raumhohe Hinter-
lüftete Blechfassade: 250 CHF/m2 + Dünnschicht-PV-Module: 400 CHF/m2 Gesamte Fassadenfläche = ca. 2000 m2 40% Fläche: Durchsichtig (Glas) = ca. 800 m2 60% Fläche: Opak (PV-Anlagen) = ca. 1200 m2 Richtpreis geschätzt = 1,2 Mio Lochfassadencharkter // Ganzglasfassade mit PV-Gläser im PfostenRiegel-System Glasfassade Pfosten-Riegel: 700 CHF/m2 PV-Glaspaneelen: 800? CHF/m2 Gesamte Fassadenfläche = ca. 2000 m2 40% Fläche: Durchsichtig (Glas ) = ca. 800 m2 60% Fläche: Opak (PV-Anlagen) = ca. 1200 m2 Richtpreis geschätzt = 1,5 Mio Flächige Optik // Doppelfassade mit vorgehängten PV-Glaspaneelen Ganzglasfassade: 700 CHF/qm PV-Glaspaneelen vorgehängt: 700? CHF/qm Gesamte Fassadenfläche = ca. 2000 m2 100% Fläche: Durchsichtig (Glas ) = ca. 2000m2 50% Fläche: Opak (PV-Anlagen) = ca. 1000m2 Richtpreis geschätzt = 2,1 Mio Räumliche Tiefe durch die zweite Hülle
Works at Lehm Ton Erde as Consultant/Project Manager 2012 - 2016
Ricola Herb center/BASEL // Employed as Architect by Lehm Ton Erde
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// Architects / Herzog de Meuron // Client / Ricola AG // Execution / Lehm Ton Erde Baukunst GmbH, 2012-2013 // My role profile / Technical planning / Construction supervision, documentation / Practical experience on the building site
Swiss Ornithological Centre / Employed as Architect by Lehm Ton Erde
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// Architects / :mlzd Architekten // Client / Ornithological Swiss Institute // Execution / Lehm Ton Erde Baukunst GmbH, 2013-2014 // My role profile / Production manager / Construction supervision / Execution drawings
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Lehmmörtel, Dichtigkeit Stampflehm auf Zarge (Lehmbauer) Corten- Stahlzarge, an KVH und in Leibung befestigt (Lehmbauer)
Lehmmörtel, Dichtigkeit Stampflehm auf Zarge (Lehmbauer)
Dampfbremse (Fensterbauer)
KVH 80 x 80mm (Lehmbauer)
Fensterbank (Bestandteil der Zarge) Corten-Stahl (Lehmbauer)
Öffnungsarte Holzart: Fenstergriff: Verglasung: Ug-Wert: g-Wert: Uf-Wert:
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School Pavillon/ALLENMOOS / Employed as Architect by Lehm Ton Erde
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// Architects / Boltshauser Architekten // Client / City of Zurich, Building Construction Department // Execution / Lehm Ton Erde Baukunst GmbH, 2014 // My role profile / Project manager on site / For this school project in ZĂźrich, I was assisting the execution of construction plans. It was a co-production between the large Swiss construction company Anliker and Lehm Ton Erde. Cooperation with Karak: ceramics production
ETH Earth Dome/ZURICH // Employed as Architect by Lehm Ton Erde
This page and all content herein are protected by Copyright ETH Zurich and Lehm Ton Erde Baukunst GmbH // Architects / Prof. Annette Spiro, Dozent Gian Salis // Client / ETH Zurich // Execution / Lehm Ton Erde Baukunst GmbH, 2014 // My role profile / Initial, developed and detail design / Construction supervision
Omicron fit out/KLAUS(AU) // Employed as: Architect by Lehm Ton Erde
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// Architects / Anna Heringer, Martin Rauch // Client / Omicron electronics GmbH // Execution / Lehm Ton Erde Baukunst GmbH, 2014 // My role profile / Project manager / Initial, developed and detail design / Construction supervision
Works as a sole practitioner 2013 - 2016
House Hinnoudo/Benin // Single family house
// Architects / Romain BoboÊ, Jean-Paul Houndeffo, Laura Marcheggiano // Client / Family Mensah // Execution / Start 11.2015 - End 6.2018 // My role profile / Rammed Earth Project Leader and Building Consultant / Starting November 2015, I’ve been leading the earth team in fabricating the entire lower floor of a private residential project in Porto Novo Benin, Africa. / Main responsibilities: Execution plans, project supervision and documentation, teaching, guiding and instructing the local building company.
La Bodega/MEXICO // Atelier and guest room
Photo credits: Maxime Chesney // Architects / Laura Marcheggiano, Timur Ersen // Client / Cardini family // Execution / Partially self-built, 2013-2014 // My role profile / Initial,developed,detail design / Building inspection on site // Publications / EcologiK 41 - Oct. 2014 / Bounderies - Oct. 2014
Rammed-earth oven // Rankweil, Austria
// Architect / Laura Marcheggiano // Client / Family A., Rankweil // Execution / Dominik Abbrederis // My role profile / Project manager / The oven project was a privat side project. My little masterpiece out of rammed earth.
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