Liina-Liis Pihu portfolio 2016

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portfolio selected architectural projects by

Liina-Liis Pihu



During my studies in the Estonian Academy of Arts I have been participating in various workshops, presented a collection in ERKI fashion show, worked In Venice Architecture Biennial 2014 as a guide and a correspondent, done an internship in Arhitekt Must. While a part of the team at Arhitekt Must we won the architectural competition for Suure-Jaani Healthcare and Spa centre. I spent a year as an exchange student in Bergen, Norway improving my practical skills in working with different materials like wood and metal. Exploring the topic of sustainability, resources and reuse in architecture.



Content: To Demolish or not to Demolish? Analysis and the Potential of Material Reuse of Vacant Buildings in Estonia (MA project) The Fifth Season (Viies aastaaeg) Suure-Jaani Spa and Healtcare Centre Competition 1st prize The Art Academy Building (BA project) Design & Build BAS Office and Furniture Design A Desgn for a Corridor Ă–koMäss Street Installation Experimental Urban Garden & Farming Project in KUMU The Exhibition Design for Tallinn Architecture Biennale Vision Competition


To Demolish or not to Demolish? Analysis and the Potential of Material Reuse of Vacant Buildings in Estonia 2015-2016 This Master’s thesis grew out of a philosophical thought about the circular processes in the nature contrasting the linear attitude towards resources, materials and buildings today. Taking the built environment as its starting point, this Master’s thesis is focusing on vacant buildings and investigating the possibility of reusing building materials in Estonia. Various architects, influenced by different cultural, social and political backgrounds, have been continuously planning and building the environment around us. Over the centuries the variety in ethics, materials and overall use of space has been in a constant state of flux. The result of which are abandoned houses that have become problematic. Architects should have a bigger role to play in the upcoming changes in the environment that needs to be shrinking instead of growing. Four case studies provide an analytical approach towards vacant buildings, that can be seen as a universal framework for analysis process and can later be applied to similar cases. The structure of investigation can be used as a basis for unique case studies with very different outcomes. On the other hand, the case studies deliver a creative/exploratory way to deal with problematic vacant buildings by turning them into a potential for a new unique outcome. In cases where increased entropy has been inevitable, specific kinds of (re)usability are explored.

To Demolish or not to Demolish? Analysis and the Potential of Material Reuse of Vacant Buildings in Estonia / 2015-2016 / Tutors: Katrin Koov, Aet Ader/ MA thesis


To Demolish or not to Demolish? Analysis and the Potential of Material Reuse of Vacant Buildings in Estonia / 2015-2016 / Tutors: Katrin Koov, Aet Ader/ MA thesis


Governmental subsidies are used to demolish the hazardous abandoned housing block. Due to the shrinking population the elements and material (rubble) have no market in the surrounding area. The mineral mass and elements are used to form a landscape on site. A public space that improves the spatial, financial and social context.

To Demolish or not to Demolish? Analysis and the Potential of Material Reuse of Vacant Buildings in Estonia / 2015-2016 / Tutors: Katrin Koov, Aet Ader/ MA thesis


The landscape - open and closed at the same time is designed for different user groups. The surrounding area is defined by fruit gardens and farming land.

To Demolish or not to Demolish? Analysis and the Potential of Material Reuse of Vacant Buildings in Estonia / 2015-2016 / Tutors: Katrin Koov, Aet Ader/ MA thesis


Governmental subsidies are used to finance the demolition of the vacant dangerous kolkhoz stable. The mineral rubble from the demolition process is used to construct the closest ecoduct. The ecoducts have no requirements for the filling because they are designed for animal crossing.

To Demolish or not to Demolish? Analysis and the Potential of Material Reuse of Vacant Buildings in Estonia / 2015-2016 / Tutors: Katrin Koov, Aet Ader/ MA thesis


There are 26 ecoducts planned crossing the Rail Baltic in Estonia. To build those we need to demolish 8,5% of the problematic Soviet era spatial heritage (total estimated 3-4 mln m2). A similar strategy could be used in all Post-Soviet countries. 1:200

Te demolition of the elements results in 2000 tons of mineral rubble.

To Demolish or not to Demolish? Analysis and the Potential of Material Reuse of Vacant Buildings in Estonia / 2015-2016 / Tutors: Katrin Koov, Aet Ader/ MA thesis

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The Fifth Season (Viies aastaaeg) Suure-Jaani Spa and Healtcare Centre Competition 1st prize 2015 The Spa building is inspired by the local swampy landscape. The rough terrain is covered with wooden pathways - the only way to cross the watery surface. The same principle is used in the logistics of the whole building. Wooden pathways cross different pools and connect smaller volumes. The paths continue outside and connect to the existing network of movent in the city. The smaller closed functions like police, healtchcare, saunas, dressing rooms etc. are divided in smaller volumes creating a connection to the existing urban scale with similar materials and scale. A bigger, lighter volume of public spaces is spread between them. The borders between different public areas are difused - wet and dry; indoor and outdoor areas are connected organically.

Suure-Jaani Spa and Healthcare Centre Competition / 2015 / Team: AB Arhitekt Must/ 1st prize


Suure-Jaani Spa and Healthcare Centre Competition / 2015 / Team: AB Arhitekt Must/ 1st prize


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Suure-Jaani Spa and Healthcare Centre Competition / 2015 / Team: AB Arhitekt Must/ 1st prize

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The Art Academy Building 2012-2013 The Art Academy building creates an open and inspiring environment both inside the building and around it. The main idea is to create an open space that connects different faculties and at the same time gives creative people room for privacy. The spiral building allows to create floors with very different heights according to the specific needs of the programme. Four different floors could be seen as one linear line spiraling upwards. The open space in the Academy building is organised by the steps and is also divided by closed functions placed freely around the school. The different levels are connected with a ramp connecting the whole building. The moving path meanders on different floors to create rooms with various proportions and sizes. The corners of the building are transformed into social areas where atriums rise through the floors to create a uniform room. The corners of the triangualr building host the main vertical movements and public functions used by all students, staff and visitors. The Art Academy building is situated right next to the sea creating a square with access to the waterfront. The building has a courtyard that opens up to the public and the seaside by lifting up the building’s volume in the west. Opening the courtyard creates one unified plaza and helps to connect the courtyard with the public area, preserving views and access.

The Art Academy Building / 2012-2013 / tutors Maarja Kask, Ralf LĂľoke, Karli Luik / BA Project


The Art Academy Building / 2012-2013 / tutors Maarja Kask, Ralf Lõoke, Karli Luik / BA Project


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The Art Academy Building / 2012-2013 / tutors Maarja Kask, Ralf Lõoke, Karli Luik / BA Project


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The Art Academy Building / 2012-2013 / tutors Maarja Kask, Ralf Lõoke, Karli Luik / BA Project


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The Art Academy Building / 2012-2013 / tutors Maarja Kask, Ralf Lõoke, Karli Luik / BA Project


Design & Build BAS 2014 The Design and Build course in Bergen School of Architecture tasked 15 students in a group to deal with the outdoor space of the school building. Negotiating the meeting of public and private space between land and sea and the program it harbours. Storage, meeting spaces, dock, working area, entrances and the proposals for new programs were taken as a starting point. Many different tools and approaches were used to deal with the complex situation given. Research, interviews, polls and other methods of analysing the situation and gathering information were compiled into a booklet. After several rounds of design both individually and in different groups the general plan was decided as a team. Realizing the project required a lot of special skills such as woodwork, metal work, cocnrete pouring, etc. Through aquiring these skills we learned the relation between designing and building processes.

Design & Build BAS / with Anton Huhn, Goda Luksaite, Atdhé Illyrian Belégu, Paulo Fernández Fernández, Lior Israel, Jiancong Luo, Tomás González Martínez, Erlend Mortier, Rune André Nautvik, Karl Emil Sødergren, Wei-Hsiang Tseng, Frede Vik, Camille Villemin / tutors Tristan Boniver (Rotor), Arild Eriksen, Joakim Skajaa


Aerial photo of the existing situation shows the amount of materials stored and used in the school. In addition to storage and transit the outdoor area is used as a workspace and for leisure activities.

Design & Build BAS / with Anton Huhn, Goda Luksaite, Atdhé Illyrian Belégu, Paulo Fernández Fernández, Lior Israel, Jiancong Luo, Tomás González Martínez, Erlend Mortier, Rune André Nautvik, Karl Emil Sødergren, Wei-Hsiang Tseng, Frede Vik, Camille Villemin / tutors Tristan Boniver (Rotor), Arild Eriksen, Joakim Skajaa


ITEM MAPPING OUTDOOR BAS

Inintial mapping of the spaces, functions, materials, existing student works etc.

Design & Build BAS / with Anton Huhn, Goda Luksaite, Atdhé Illyrian Belégu, Paulo Fernández Fernández, Lior Israel, Jiancong Luo, Tomás González Martínez, Erlend Mortier, Rune André Nautvik, Karl Emil Sødergren, Wei-Hsiang Tseng, Frede Vik, Camille Villemin / tutors Tristan Boniver (Rotor), Arild Eriksen, Joakim Skajaa


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Master plan a / a new gate system b / line of poles definig the uses of space c / stairs as a connection to the fjord d / leisure area defined by holes in the asphalt for grass e / designated recycling area close to the exit f / a container for covered workshop space

Design&&Build Build BAS BAS / /with Anton Huhn, GodaGoda Luksaite, Atdhé Illyrian Belégu, Paulo Fernández Fernández, Lior Israel, Jiancong Luo, Tomás Design with Anton Huhn, Luksaite, Atdhé Illyrian Belégu, Paulo Fernández Fernández, Lior Israel, Martínez, Erlend Mortier, Rune Erlend André Nautvik, Karl Emil André Sødergren, Wei-Hsiang Vik, Camille Villemin / Tseng, JiancongGonzález Luo, Tomás González Martínez, Mortier, Rune Nautvik, KarlTseng, EmilFrede Sødergren, Wei-Hsiang tutors Tristan Boniver (Rotor), ArildVillemin Eriksen, Joakim Skajaa Frede Vik, Camille / tutors Tristan Boniver (Rotor), Arild Eriksen, Joakim Skajaa


A clever system of gates was designed to meet the complex needs of a school that wants to be open to the public but due to security reasons (thefts, dangerous materials and machinery, etc.) can not. Instead of a fence the school has only gates that are combined into a flexible system that can act as a canvas for different events, artwork and spatial needs and a barrier if needed.

A line of poles to divide and define the area between the entrance and the seaside. The removable poles act as a reference point (where to keep materials etc.) in the semi-public area. The structure can be used as a framework for installations and spatial changes (roofs, walls, 1:1 sketches, etc.)

The school is located next to a fjord. Access to the sea is something that both the public and the students could benefit from. The design is a simple concrete staircase to leave room for the creative users and light structures on the concrete base. The height of the stairs relate to the tides.

Design & Build BAS / with Anton Huhn, Goda Luksaite, Atdhé Illyrian Belégu, Paulo Fernández Fernández, Lior Israel, Jiancong Luo, Tomás González Martínez, Erlend Mortier, Rune André Nautvik, Karl Emil Sødergren, Wei-Hsiang Tseng, Frede Vik, Camille Villemin / tutors Tristan Boniver (Rotor), Arild Eriksen, Joakim Skajaa


Design & Build BAS / with Anton Huhn, Goda Luksaite, Atdhé Illyrian Belégu, Paulo Fernández Fernández, Lior Israel, Jiancong Luo, Tomás González Martínez, Erlend Mortier, Rune André Nautvik, Karl Emil Sødergren, Wei-Hsiang Tseng, Frede Vik, Camille Villemin / tutors Tristan Boniver (Rotor), Arild Eriksen, Joakim Skajaa


Office and Furniture Design 2014 Low-budget office design project that was in part a designing task and in part a managing task. Second-hand chairs, couches and tables are combined with custom designed shelves and desks. Furniture and smaller rooms divide the open office and calm the working environment. Designed shelves and tables act as storage and separation space. Smaller working rooms and a storage room divide the area and offer an alternative to a noisy open office. One private room offers a small meeting space for four. The vigorous and colourful design give the room a strong active character. The other smaller room is quiet and calm, perfect for private time, Skype conversations or powernaps. Natural materials like cork on the wall and rope in the lamp design make the dimly lit room cosy.

Office Furniture Design / 2013-2014 / at Telliskivi Creative Hub, offices in an old industrial building / for EMSL


Office Furniture Design / 2013-2014 / at Telliskivi Creative Hub, offices in an old industrial building / for EMSL


Office Furniture Design / 2013-2014 / at Telliskivi Creative Hub, offices in an old industrial building / for EMSL


Office Furniture Design / 2013-2014 / at Telliskivi Creative Hub, offices in an old industrial building / for EMSL


A Desgn for a Corridor 2013 A corridor wide enough to accommodate additional functions to transit. The task was to design a low-budget and easily buildable environment in the corridor of an office premises in Telliskivi Creative Hub. The old industrial building and the low-budget inspired to use old but durable second-hand Soviet furniture. Combining it with original designs for shelves that would divide and shape the corridor. The old monotonous long corridor is turned into usable and three-dimensional space. Different kind of movement is created in the linear space. The width of the space allows to actively use the corridor for leisure activities such as board games, reading and small meetings. Light shelves help to divide and organise the space. Different lighting settings allow turning a busy working space into a relaxation area for the employees.

A corridor / 2013 / with Ats Buddell / tutors Tomomi Hayashi, Priit PĂľldme / at Telliskivi Creative Hub, offices in an old industrial building


A corridor / 2013 / with Ats Buddell / tutors Tomomi Hayashi, Priit PĂľldme / at Telliskivi Creative Hub, offices in an old industrial building


ÖkoMäss Street Installation 2013 The temporary installation was situated in the city centre of Tallinn. The goal was to bring attention to sustainable building materials and methods. Two doors are connected and placed on a previously set surface to create back support. The aim is to show how something seemingly useless and old could be easily turned into useful and functional objects. Only natural oil based paints were used to paint the materials. All the doors used were later renovated and sold.

Installation ÖkoMäss / 2013 / with Eva-Liisa Lepik, Kersti Miller / ecomess ÖkoMäss


Installation ÖkoMäss / 2013 / with Eva-Liisa Lepik, Kersti Miller / ecomess ÖkoMäss


Experimental Urban Garden & Farming Project at KUMU 2013 There are many abandoned gardens, wastelands and construction sites where plants are still prospering despite the lack of human interference. These forgotten sites, full of potential, were mapped. Samples of landscape with plants were brought to the National Art Museum KUMU. There the concrete courtyard hosted an experimental urban farming / gardening project for the whole summer. It was possible to follow the seeds and sprouts grow, bloom and then slowly disappear. The habitants of the gardens were planted in meter by meter industrial bags and laid out as a carpet on the stairs from the gate to the building. Positioning the greenery on the main axis brought attention and festiveness to the grey courtyard. Various activities like picnics, concerts and sound installations were hosted in the garden. All together making the grey courtyard an enjoyable and usable space.

Experimental Urban Farming & Gardening / 2013 / with Jaak Sova, Ekke V채strik, K채rri J체risson, Pille-Riin Kiisk체la, Laura Kadaja / tutors Ivar Lubjak, Maria Pukk, Katrin Koov / Workshop Pineapple or Artichoke / at Estonian Art Museum KUMU


Experimental Urban Farming & Gardening / 2013 / with Jaak Sova, Ekke V채strik, K채rri J체risson, Pille-Riin Kiisk체la, Laura Kadaja / tutors Ivar Lubjak, Maria Pukk, Katrin Koov / Workshop Pineapple or Artichoke / at Estonian Art Museum KUMU


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Site plan of KUMU courtyard

Experimental Urban Farming & Gardening / 2013 / with Jaak Sova, Ekke V채strik, K채rri J체risson, Pille-Riin Kiisk체la, Laura Kadaja / tutors Ivar Lubjak, Maria Pukk, Katrin Koov / Workshop Pineapple or Artichoke / at Estonian Art Museum KUMU


Experimental Urban Farming & Gardening / 2013 / with Jaak Sova, Ekke V채strik, K채rri J체risson, Pille-Riin Kiisk체la, Laura Kadaja / tutors Ivar Lubjak, Maria Pukk, Katrin Koov / Workshop Pineapple or Artichoke / at Estonian Art Museum KUMU


The Exhibition Design for Tallinn Architecture Biennale Vision Competition 2015 The task was to present The TAB 2015 Vision Competition ‘The Epicentre of Tallinn’ entries in the atrium of the Viru Shopping Center. Works by different authors with different handwriting were tied together with a strong design at the exhibition. Modified and abstracted maps of Tallinn, the subject of the competiton, were hosting the works on plywood panels. Triangular self-standing panels were creating an “external” and a “core” space in the open atrium. Viru centre is visited by aproximately 42 000 people every day. The exhibition and later the panels have been moved to different locations (Tartu University Narva College, Tallinn Technical University of Applied Sciences, Ulme night club, homes of designers and architects, etc.).

The Exhibition Design for Tallinn Architecture Biennale 2015 Vision Competiton / Team: AB Arhitekt Must/ Viru Shopping Center


Photo: TĂľnu Tunnel

The Exhibition Design for Tallinn Architecture Biennale 2015 Vision Competiton / Team: AB Arhitekt Must/ Viru Shopping Center


Photo: TĂľnu Tunnel

The Exhibition Design for Tallinn Architecture Biennale 2015 Vision Competiton / Team: AB Arhitekt Must/ Viru Shopping Center


Photo: TĂľnu Tunnel

The Exhibition Design for Tallinn Architecture Biennale 2015 Vision Competiton / Team: AB Arhitekt Must/ Viru Shopping Center


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