RESUME
UNBUILT REALM
Portrayals of as yet unrealized architectural works represent an attempt to give a voice to something which has not yet found its place in the concrete world for which it is mean. Peter Zumthor Thinking Architecture
This portfolio covers the latest projects of my academic and professional career, demonstrating my experience and skills in architectural portrayals embodiment. Part of the projects featured in the portfolio are examples of collaborative work. However, the presented selection of projects are the cases where my greatest level of involvement was applied in a variety of workscopes. The presented content intended to show the broad field of scales and context anchors of the projects. The framework attempt to emphasize on my investigation of possible spatial conditions and recognition of contextual and cultural values in one case or another through the visionary stories. Madina Akkubekova
SELECTED WORKS 2017 - 2018 ACADEMIC URBAN GRAFTING - Hostel Porta Genova THE CUT - Trieste Cold War Museum AS FOUND - Grand Hotel & Kindergarten COMPETITION OBSERVATORY HOUSES - Castle reuse and temporary housing
PROFESSIONAL MERGE THE CONTEXT - Architect’s Studio MEDEO RETREAT - Mountain House
URBAN GRAFTING Porta Genova Hostel Milan, ITALY 2017 Architectural design Studio I Instructor: Cino Zucchi, Paola Sturla, Matilde Cassani
Towards merged- in place Context synthesis defines project area as space in between three realities. From the side of the metro station, it is the recreational zone of Darsena. From opposite site, there is developing cultural and business district of Tortona. The challenge is to create a project of social diversity in a space that located on the borders of three heterogeneous areas. The Urban Grafting is in turning the place from in-between space to merged-in one. The concept of merging of possible “new� with the actual pattern is achieved by creating a continuous green flow that will go through functional poles of the multipurpose hall with exhibition and hostel with sports center. Proposed public plaza and structures with public activities that embrace this open space. Merging strategy is also considers existing the bridge, will be used as kids play-cage. Thus, transition non-place is aimed to become attractive public spot.
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Hostel Piazza
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URBAN GRAFTING
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Porta Genova Hostel
Urban Vision 11
URBAN GRAFTING
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Porta Genova Hostel
Ground Floor Plan
West Elevation
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URBAN GRAFTING
Lobby
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Porta Genova Hostel
Exhibition
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THE CUT Trieste Cold War Museum Casarsa, ITALY 2018 Building Technology Studio Instructor: Luca Maria Francesco Fabris Enlight the path Cold War Museum Project is a part of requalification of the abandoned ex-military zone in Casarsa della Delizia, North East Italy. The main idea focuses on a concept of WINERGY that aimed to benefit from vinery agriculture in terms of energy production for the whole area. The region used to be deeply involved in military actions took place in past two centuries. Currently, it is one of the biggest military legacies and the major activity of the region is dependent on grape cultivation and production of sparkling wine – Prosecco wine. Project focus area is walled within 10 hectares of the land neighboring with vineyards and agricultural green lands. Three barracks were reused for Wine Museum and the rest of the site is aimed to be arranged in a new way, proposing a new structure for Cold War Museum and Eco-Hotel Complex. Cold War Museum building emerges from the landscape with green roof cover reminding the old bunkers that used to appear on the territories of countries involved in the Cold War. The morphological concept of Cold War Museum building is designed in a way to be as neutral with the site and adjacent existing structures as possible. Circulation recalls to the bunker experience, entering exhibition spaces visitors have to pass through narrow ways and disappear in shadow haze of fully dark spaces. The exhibition ends up in light high span pavilion with a spectacular panoramic view of the whole site.
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Site Plan 17
THE CUT
Ground Floor Plan
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Trieste Cold War Museum
The Cut
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THE CUT
Section C-C
Section A-A
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Trieste Cold War Museum
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THE CUT
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Trieste Cold War Museum
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AS FOUND Grand Hotel & Kindergarten Milan, ITALY 2018 Architectural design Studio II Instructor: Giancarlo Floridi Hybrid What is the image of contemporary Grand Hotel today? Looking backward, Grand Hotels emerged as “temporary aristocratic residence� during tourism phenomena started to appear. Standing up among the heterogeneous urban fabric of cathedrals, medieval residential masses, classic social structures and modern fascist dominant, the hybrid of Hotel and Kindergarten should not stand out evidently, it should be consistent, but adorn oneself with fine clothes from exposed facades. At the same time as a hybrid, it also should be decent in communication with children. The new building arranged on the plot serving in two directions: exposed and posh hotel entrance and mirrored reserved and hidden kindergarten entry. Consistent fronts form enclosed open green space of hortus conclusus- safe and sound internal courtyard for children’s explorative activities. The formal approach is performed as a vertical container with central point defined by an atrium that allows daylight to flow down all the way long from top to bottom.
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Urban Plan 26
Grand Hotel & Kindergarten
Ground Floor Plan 27
AS FOUND - HYBRID
Typical Floor
Section A-A 28
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Grand Hotel & Kindergarten
Roof top
Floor Plans
West Elevation 29
AS FOUND - HYBRID
Winter Garden Wall 30
Grand Hotel & Kindergarten
Facade 31
AS FOUND - HYBRID
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Kindergarten
Grand Hotel & Kindergarten
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OBSERVATORY HOUSES Castle reuse and temporary housing Roccascalegna Castle, Chieti, ITALY 2017 Competition
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Between Earth and Sky The main concept anchored on basic elements of air, earth, and water. that build our world are all created by the Energy. The project of Roccascalegna observatory coalesce all these elements that ground our world in order to propose a new use for Medieval Fortress and accommodations. Accommodations represent elements of air, earth, and water. Meanwhile, the observatory tower is referred to Energy where a user can experience the magnificent view right to the mystic cosmos. Accommodations arranged around the site in a way to fit topography and at the same time provide intimate privacy to its’ users. Morphology of each unit defines the aim of the space- to provide an infinite perspective view to the nocturnal sky. The castle as in its recent past act as a center of the whole. Interventions are done with the respect to the original historic structure by fitting two units considering proportions and material harmony.
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OBSERVATORY HOUSES
Site Plan
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Castle Reuse and Temporary Housing
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OBSERVATORY HOUSES
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II apatment
III house
IV villa
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Units
Apartment
Castle Reuse and Temporary Housing
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MERGE THE CONTEXT Architect’s Studio Nicosia, CYPRUS 2017 Professional
Amalgamate the environment The Walled City of Nicosia is an old historic scenery with multiple layers of historic traces superimposed one over another, producing unique conditions of social interactions. The design is meant for small local architectural practice. The site character intended to fit the project into the vacant plot and to amalgamate it with the existing whole. Following the original urban pattern, building form allowed for public active front and hidden private garden on the behind. A lot of attention was devoted to interior spatial character and impacts of the light during the workday. The simplicity of the form and materiality selection supposed to underscore vernacular attempts to achieve a local sense.
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Architect’s Studio
Site Plan 43
MERGE THE CONTEXT
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Architect’s Studio
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MERGE THE CONTEXT
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Architect’s Studio
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MEDEO RETREAT Mountain House Almaty, KAZAKHSTAN 2017 Professional Involvement: facade design and visual content
Frame the nature Luxury mountain retreat features private house for as a temporary vacation residence high in mountains and unveils a panoramic view of mountain gorge of Alatau mountains. The spatial design aims to deepen the experience of this magnificent site by framing vistas of the surrounding leaving the fully glazed wall. Material and color palettes are restrained in order to provide consistency in spatial perception and enhance the scenery effect. Personal involvement: 3d model, faรงade design proposals and architectural visualization for a client.
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Mountain House
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MEDEO RETREAT
Interior
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MADINA AKKUBEKOVA madina.akkubekova@gmail.com +393204444849 +77778383858
