M AG DA L E N A S TE F LOVA Undergraduate Architecture Portfolio / CV
M AG DA L E N A S TE F LOVA Undergraduate Architecture Portfolio / CV
Magdalena Steflova BArch Architecture, University of Nottingham
This portfolio includes selected works completed within a three year undergraduate Architecture course at the University of Nottingham.
MAGDALENA STEFLOVA
Ano Agency, Marketing Agency
I worked at Ano Agency in the Czech Republic regularly for the past 2 years. The experience I gained here has varied from participating in the creative process of an advertising campaign to organising company social events. - I learnt the importance of listening to the client and delivering a result that suited their needs.
26 Drakes Drive, Northwood, Middx HA6 2SL, 07961226152, T +420 603217602 E magdalenasteflova@gmail.com
Freelance Photographer
King Edward’s School, Witley Visual Art (Higher Level): Spanish ab initio (Standard Level) Mathematics (Standard Level): Geography (Higher Level): Physics (Higher Level): English Literature A1 (Standard Level) Theory of Knowledge: Extended Essay (Physics):
W O R K
- I understand how to advertise and present my services. - Wrote individual contracts and negotiated prices with clients. - My portfolio (www.maagdalenka.com) includes wedding, portrait and fashion photography. 2:1 International Baccalaureate 7 7 6 6 5 5 B B
E X P E R I E N C E
Architectural Office Smedek
/ July to August 2012 and 2013
/ 2012 - Present
I work as a part time bartender at a popular cocktail bar in the city centre. - I used my connections with the managing staff to organise two charity events at the venue. Both were attended by over 400 guests. University of Nottingham Student Ambassador
/ September 2011 - August 2013
I worked as an images editor at Impact Magazine (the University of Nottingham Student Publication) in the academic year 2012/13.
/ Academic Year 2012
During my free time away from academic study I acted as a student ambassador for the architecture department. It was my responsibility to show prospective students around the department and address their questions. / Academic year 2012/2013
In the Year 2012 / 2013 I took part in a live project which comprised of fundraising, designing and building a nursery school in South Africa. For more information about the progress of the project please visit: www.facebook.com/ProjectAgaSikolo.
A d d i t i o n a l
- I took part in the creative process and working on real design briefs. - Designed a website and advertising materials for the office. - Worked as a photographer on completed sites.
- I managed a team of 10 contributors. I ensured that each article published in the magazine was complemented with appropriate images. - Chaired regular meetings with my team of photographers. My aim was to inspire them and put them on the right track to delivering creative images to accompany the articles. - Understood the importance of working efficiently to strict deadlines. A large team relied on my work being of high quality and delivered on time.
Coco Tang Cocktail Bar Nottingham
Aga Sikolo Project
During my two summer work placements I gained a practical understanding of the design process and presentation of finished projects.
Nottingham University Impact Magazine
/ 2007 - Present
Since 2007 I have advertised my services as a freelance photographer specialising in portrait photography.
E D U C A T I O N University of Nottingham, Architecture BArch
/ Regular Work Experience
S k i l l s
Languages: English - Fluent Czech - Fluent Spanish - Basic knowledge IT Skills: Mac OSX/Windows Rhino, Flamingo Render, Sketchup, Autocad Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign Other: Full EU Driving License
CASTLE STREET CLINICAL RESEARCH RETREAT
Final undergraduate thesis work completed at the end of year three. The project comprised of developing an individual brief, creating a complete environmental and construction study of the work in progress as well as creating a final fully developed building study. The project is a residential Phase 0 and Phase 1 clinical research centre adjacent to a newly masterplanned medical research building based on Castle street in Sheffield. This project contains a free high street walk-in consultation centre which operates as a lure to potential volunteers. Above the walk-in centre there is a residential facility for research volunteers. This facility includes sports and leisure spaces, outdoor and indoor gardens and volunteer bedrooms. There is also a floor dedicated to test conduction and quick transport links for cases of emergency. As well as dealing with the practical development of a design, this project’s primary interest was in creating an architectural journey between Temptation - Capture - Consequence.
internal views
The reception area.
Consultation room with views of the garden.
A view of the elevated garden - one of the project’s main elements.
Views of the garden.
Main section
Elevations Main section through the entire project. Original displayed at 1:50.
Main Elevation. Original displayed at 1:50.
High Street Elevation. Original displayed at 1:50.
PLANS Original displayed at 1:200.
patient testing
accommodation
accommodation
accommodation
outdoor garden
LOWER GROUND FLOOR 1:200
indoor garden
consultation rooms
kitchen dining
leisure/ swim / gym
staff observation deck
lounge
staff lounge and observation deck
ambulance parking reception and waiting room
BASEMENT PARKING
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GROUND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR N
SECOND FLOOR N
FOURTH FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR N
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ROOF PLAN N
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SHORT SECTIONS Original displayed at 1:100.
BAY DETAILING Extract from the integrated design document. Based on design work in progress.
[02] Metal sheet roof bolted on a universal beam attached to the ctructural fin. Metal gutter is fitted at the end of the sheet roof.
Garden detail [06] Universal H beam, 350 mm with inserted 150mm box section bolted with a plate carrying hollow batens carrying glass fitted into glazing channels
Design of a structural ‘tree’ which holds soil for growing trees and small vegetation. Drainage layer DPM
Insulation
Filtering layer
[01] bolted glass system with structural glass fin.
Substrate
Pre-cast concrete
Drainage pipe
[03] Insulated concrete wall panel fitted on a concrete footing bolted to the ground with foundation bolts.
[07] Irrigation channel
Materials used in the tree design are based on the guidelines for intensive green roof systems.
During the design process, I experimented with different shapes. A tree with a symmetric geometry came out as the most stable. [04] Steel box section fitted onto a tophat footing bolted with foundation bolts.
[08] 900 mm concrete foundation on top of 100mm insulation, dpm and hard core. Covered with structural streed with underfloor heating.
[05] Concrete structural ‘tree fitted onto a concrete footing bolted with foundation bolts. Contains insulation and drainage layer.
Bay Section
Structural trees were designed to draw natural light in distinct patterns. (middle right image)
VENTILATION STRATEGY Extract from the integrated design document. Based on design work in progress.
PINSTONE STREET BOUTIQUE PHARMACY DESIGN
Small design project completed at the start of final year. The aim of this project was to design a ‘boutique’ at a given site in Sheffield. Selecting a pharmacy gave me the opportunity to re-define an otherwise well known store design.
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Negative wind pressure
Combining a pharmacy with a cafe/restaurant has been inspired by the works of Damien Hirst who questioned our relationship with food and medicine.
small openings in existing facade allow ventilation
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Cool spaces due to cross ventilation, stack affect through openings and large amount of shading and surrounding thermal mass. In winter, this space is fitted with an underfloor heating system.
Positive wind pressure
Schematic AXO
main section
MAIN ENTRANCE AREA
PORTABLE TERMINALS
STORAGE BASEMENT
ILLUSTRATION FURNITURE
The main entrance area has been designed to be on the opposite side than the traditional ‘expected’ entrance would be.
In addition to the main till, bottom floor shop assistants will be able to carry portable payment terminals to assist people in a rush.
To illustrate the possible interior solution, I have chosen Mies Van Der Rohe designed furniture due to it’s ‘clinical’ nature, which runs with my futuristic lab idea.
That is in order of supporting the sequence of the visitor’s journey. The triple height space provides a “wow factor” typical for a boutique and small peeks through openings on to laycock house and into the cafe area reveal unexpected twist onto the traditional pharmacy.
Bottom floor staff are also there to avoid shoplifting.
In addition to storage of small products available near the toilet, there is also an entrance to the main storage basement for the bulkier goods. On plan we can see the easy access to this basement from the new street for loading and unloading goods.
EXTERNAL VIEWS
SHORT SECTIONS
A-A
B-B
C-C
D-D
internal VIEWS
PLANS
basement
ground floor
first floor
roof plan
CALAIS VILLAGE MASTERPLAN
Second year project based in Limpopo, South Africa. This large scale project included design of 8 shop units, information centre with an internet cafe, 8 housing units as well as silos, warehouses, watertower, and a laundrette.
AGA SIKOLO CHARITY DESIGN PROJECT
A live project which comprised of fundraising, designing and building a nursery school in South Africa. The design competition was completed in teams of 6 and the brief asked for a fully resolved scheme which could later be built in short time scale of 4 weeks using very little to no machinery and skilled labour. Use of locally sourced materials and understanding the cultural and environmental precedents has been essential for the success of the project.
HEAD HOUSE SHORT DESIGN PROJECT
Small two day practice design project. The brief was to design a small head house building for a planned underground transport system. The project is based in Brno, Czech Republic.
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