Maho Akita |
MArch / The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL Architectural assistant
EDUCATION 2013/2014 2007/2012
MOBILE
MArch Graduate Architectural Design, The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL [London] BArch Musashino Art University [Tokyo]
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
+447930854864
EMAIL mahoakita@gmail.com
2010/2012
Kidosaki Architects Studio [Tokyo]
2010/2012
Urban Design Institute Co. [Tokyo]
2011
ADDRESS 48 Peter Avenue London NW10 2AN
2010
akihisa hirata architecture >> volunteer [Tokyo] -hotel J -coil -a home for all in rikuzentakata/“minna no ie” project (model making) ywaa.Yoshitaka Wada and Associates >> internship [Tokyo]
D.O.B. WORKSHOPS
17 Aug 1988
2014 2011
NATIONALITY Japan
2010 2009
VISA Tier5 Youth Mobility Visa
ACHIEVEMENT award 2014
LANGUAGE Japanese, English
INTERESTS 2014 2010 2010 exihibition 2014 2014
travelling, photograph, films, magazines, beer, etc.
WEB >> MAHO AKITA http://www.mahoakita.info
“Auflösung” with Benjamin Dillenburger [London] International Exchange Program with The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts School of Architecture [Tokyo, Copenhagen] Chelsea Campus Project [London] t-sa architecture forum [London]
wining prize, Architectural Perspective Drawing Competition, 3Dmodeljapan >> http://www.percon.jp/pg86378.html golden prize, The Bartlett School of Architecture second OB prize of department of architecture, Musashino Art University excellent work prize of department of architecture, Musashino Art University B-Pro Show 2014 [London] 3D PRINTSHOW >> http://3dprintshow.com/ [London]
SKILLS 3Ds Max + VRay AutoCAD Illustrator Photoshop InDesign MicroStation
>> ISSUU http://issuu.com/mahoakita
>> microstrata http://www.microstrata.com
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[ Intermediate ] [ Intermediate ] [ Intermediate ] [ Advanced ] [ Intermediate ] [ Basic ] [ Basic ]
Rhinoceros + grasshopper + millipede + HAL (robotics) Vectorworkes ZBrush Processing Keyshot Microsoft Office
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> M I C R O S T R ATA
adding connection
higher stress
Tension I Stress Lines
Tension II Stress Lines
Tension I Branching
Tension II Connecting
connection air ventilation
lower stress
Compression Stress Lines
Stress Value Points
Calculating Structure Value
Compression Adding Material
adding vertical support
Branching Algorithm
Tension + Compression Network Agent
Material Arrangement
M I C R O ST R ATA ÂŚ
2013-2014 > t h e B a r t l et t s c h o o l o f A r c h i t e c t u r e pi x e l s t o n e pr oj e c t G o l d e n pr i z e i n G A D , 2 0 1 4
Gravitational Response / Reinforcement Materials
research encompases several phases of excercise and workshops that investigate the Gothic elements, structural analysis, computational tools, material research and the physical fabrication. Although a wide variety of material has been used in 3D-printing, they all shares one common trait; they all only work in compression. This put a limit into the produced object to perform in tension. Like masonry and concrete construction, the only solution to surpass this problem is to have
The project investigates the dichotomy between additive manufacturing fabrication and generative design through computational methodologies. Reconciliation of these two realms as a single bottom-up process in architecture could initiate a paradigm shift in the way building industry works in the future particularly in reinforced concrete structure. The research objective is to establish a prototypical reinforced concrete structure system by integrating digital and 3D printing tool. This design 3
reinforcement embedded within the structure itself. Modern architecture solved this problem by the invention of reinforced concrete, in which metal reinforcement bars are layed within the concrete mass to perform in both tension and compression. This solution enables builders to design in a more robust and versatile way. However, despite of its robust quality, reinforced concrete construction proves to be highly unsustainable and consumes excessive amount of
compression structure
time and human labour considering the rebars' physical limitation. Heinz Isler's tension network following tension stress direction, is an optimum response to the constraint of the rebar. However, the execution requires long hours of work and high level of expertise in order to arrange material with precision.
tension network
MICROSTRATA researches fabrication technique to create artiďŹ cial sandstone with casted rebar, reinventing reinforced concrete. The computational logic of agent-based algorithm is employed in the creation of interconnected, ďŹ ne networks of venation with high-resolution according to tension structural data. The idea of reinforced concrete is reinterpreted into metal casting technique which results in tension networks with structural performance adequate to that of conventional rebar. Compression blocks are
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Centre Voxel Point Cloud
Points Voxelise
Contour Model
Offset Outline Tool Path Generate Process
fabricated by additive manufacturing method with high precision, leaving interconnected networks of cavities for tension material casting. MICROSTRATA investigate micro-organization system, turning sand into performative structures. Sand is an abundantly available substance with high potential for compression-based construction. Considering the micro unit of a grain of sand, MICROSTRATA researches into an optimized method of architectural scale 3D printing in respond to material behaviour
in the creation of high resolution structure. With the application of robot, MICROSTRATA algorithm directly transcoded the design as voxel output, generating micro layers of toolpath. From design to fabrication, the data ow does not dwell solely in the realm of virtuality, it is translated into material reality.
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>M u s i c S c h o o l o f P o z n a n
LED - raining sound
educational area educational area for young students
concert area technical area for concert feature
office area
cafe & shops
technical area communication area toilet parking
green area
DETAIL SECTION
M u s i c Sc h o o l o f P o z n a n ¦
This is a proposal for Music School of Poznan in Poland. Poznan is one of the oldest cities and also the most important, historical part of Poland. Hence the regulation for new building is strict. One of the most important 2 0 1 5 [ P o z n a n, P o l a n d ] regulation is about the height which makes this building cannot be higher than > c o m pe t i t i on pr o p os al surrounding buildings. Therefore the shape of the building has been almost set. I got a clue from this specific shape led by the surrounding environment, create 2 islands inside the building. The area between 2 islands is shifted from bottom to top and create open communication area.
This area also brings light from from roof top opening.
This music school is included a concert hall, a theater hall, music class rooms, practice rooms etc., so that it is open for both local visitors and students. I designed ground and first floor more open and easily access for local visitors as 2 main halls are placed. Especially on the ground floor, existing trees are held by second wall (as on a diagram) to help creating flexible space around entrance area and pavement. Upper floors are for private classrooms and offices.
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The third and fourth floors have green roofs. Those green roofs are surrounded by second walls, so student can be relaxed with having a rest or even studying and practice in there. The second wall srrounding the building is glass wall and LED inside. Thoes LED light react with sound and nise from outside environment such as rain, cars and pedistorians. Each time creats special pattern on the building.
Ground Floor
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floor 2 - office/young students
floor 3- class rooms
floor 4 - class rooms
floor -1 - Parking
floor 0 - Entrance hall/Technical rooms
floor 1 - Foyer
A-A SECTION
B-B SECTION
WEST ELEVATION
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>T h e H o sp ic e b y t h e se a i n Ha y am a
entrance cafe
roof / rooftop shared bed room
reception
garden
dining room
private bed room
pillars
shared bed room
workshop
library entrance
public
public-private
ground floor
pricate-public
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T h e H o spi ce by t h e s e a i n H a y a m a ¦ 2010 > Mu s as h i n o A r t U n i v e rs i t y H a y am a , J a pa n
Second OB prize of department of architecture Excellent work prize of department of architecture at Musashino Art University Musashino Art University
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This is a hospice by the sea. This area around is famous as a resort area but the site was near to a residental area for ordinal people, so it is a quiet location. I wanted to design it to represent balance of between suffering and happiness in human lives. The light from the sea in my desigh was a symbol of happiness. I tried to design the hospice with a more natural shape to reflect the softer light. Fainally, outlook of the hospice was reflected surroundings as a mountain and houses shapes.
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Moreover, It was used a lot of thin pillars and wide variety of heights of ceilings to help strolling around. Because of those elements, people could decide their own favourite places that depends on their feeling. I hope that people who live in this hospice could find their own answer of happiness to take over the period.
> M e m o r y o f ci t i e s
new pathes / walls
CITY OFFICE / LOCAL ORGANISATION
HEALTH CARE
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FOOD MARKET
STUDENTS
MARKET
FASHION / HAND CRAFT
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NEW SHOPS
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Memory of cities ¦
2011-2012 > Mu s as h i n o A r t Un i v e r s i t y N o s h i r o , J apa n
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The aim of this project was to design the system which has been changing with the passage of time. This area was a memorable place for my adolescence. I witnessed the changes of this area over a long period. The majority of citizens might have their own memories here just like me. I wanted to leave the memories as a part of the city.
buildings of this area. Some of them needed to be demolished but they could be kept their structure at least.
A city officer said that a part of this area was planned to redesign for accommodation. Following that plan, I renovated the
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Those buildings were divided into 4 main areas such as the city office area, the sports
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area, the shopping area and the green area. The new areas was constructed by new path through conventional buildings. Those paths could connect each of the areas and help to create new relationships between neighbours. I expect that those paths could be expanded time to time with following neighbourhood. They could represent the memory of the city.
> Sh i m o u m a a pa rt m e n t
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New attraction
10: owner s Bed room 11: A s Living room 12: B s Living room 13: C s Living room 14: D s Living room 15: owner s Living room 16: F s Living room 17: Work shop room 18: E s Living room
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Shimouma apartment ¦
2011 > M u s as h i n o A r t U ni v e r s i t y S an g en j a y a , J apan
Shimouma Apartment is one of the municipal houses owned by Tokyo. These municipal houses were popular in previous generations for living with own family. However, this style of living has been gradually changing and the size of family is getting smaller. The modern lifestyle does not exactly much with those old fashioned plans. In addition, there is a issue of structural safety as depending on the age of buildings.
Recently, Tokyo Metropolitan Government launch a project to regenerate those old municipal houses for new generation. This is a potential idea of regenerating the area of Shimouma Apartment as a part of those projects.
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1: kids space 2: A s Bed room 3: B s Bed room 4: C s Bed room 5: D s Bed room 6: common Bath room 7: E s Bed room 8: F s Bed room 9: baby goods Shop
I designed a small collective house at the corner of the apartment area, just in front of a park. I estimate a range of people who live this house as 30-40 year old women. A manager of this house (supposed to be a old lady) lives in the middle of this house, so other women can just ask her advice in case something happen. Reference of this design is mudcrack. It is created some space between rooms to attract focus on the manager s room. Also, some floors and roofs curl up and down to create variety of spaces.
> H o u se P L AY G R O U N D
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H o u s e P L AY G R O U N D ÂŚ
This house was designed as mixing a house with a park since the site was put between a primary school and the train station which is the main station in this city.
2 0 1 0 I expected that the house would be passed by children on their way to school and their > Mu s as h i n o A rt U n i v e rs i t y home at every morning and evening. I focused on the possibility of uneven shapes. H i g a s h i k u r u m e , J ap a n It provides various environment for our lives and it creates opportunities for children s playground.
The small house was designed for an designer couple. They would work at home and grow a relationship with children.
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>A u fl รถ s u n g
cathedral prototype - front view
cathedral prototype - top view
Auflรถsung ยฆ
column study
A workshop with Benjamin Dillenburger introduced a computational interpretation of gothic ideas of hierarchy and recursion.
2014 [London] w i t h B e n j am i n D i l l en bu r g e r
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>d ra w i n g
Pencil drawings
> co n t a ct
MAHO AKITA MArch / The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL Architectural assistant MOBILE +447930854864 EMAIL mahoakita@gmail.com ADDRESS 48 Peter Avenue London NW10 2AN
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