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portfolio majasønderskov aarhus school of architecture +45 41252514 maja.sonderskov@gmail.com
curriculum vitae personal information name maja sønderskov address dr. margrethesvej 21, 4 th 8200 aarhus n, dk tlf +45 41252514 e-mail maja.sonderskov@gmail.com natioanlity danish/moldovan birthday 11-06-1982 desired position architect
education and courses date 2008grade mentorship institution seier+sølvsten, aarhus, dk ongoing mentorship and collaboration on sustainability and reuse projects. date 2013-2016 grade cand.arch. institution aarhus school of architecture, aarhus, dk working with sustainability in terms of future perspectives, social engagement and responsibility & vernacular architecture date 2010-2013 grade b.arch. institution aarhus school of architecture, aarhus, dk designing, visualizing, researching, experimenting with methods, materials, working with light, social housing, presentations date 2008-2009 grade architectural course institution krabbesholm high school, skive, dk experimenting, testing of materials, designing date 2007-2008 grade danish course, levels 2 and 3 institution lÌrdansk, aarhus, dk learning danish as foreign language date 2004-2005 grade master of arts institution moldova state university, chisinau, md theoretical and practical experience in english language and literature
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date 2000-2004 grade bachelor of arts institution moldova state university, chisinau, md studying english and german languages and literature date 1988-2000 grade gymnasium institution gogol lyceum, chisinau, md general education with specialization in humanities courses date 1988-1996 grade in piano institution music school , chisinau, md piano lessons and music literature
professional experience date 2016 (april) position participant and speaker institution the vinyl sustainability forum 2016, vienna, at appointed to make a presentation on food sustainability in self-sufficient cities through social engagement, urban gardening and reuse of PVC products date 2014-2015 position internship institution c.f.møller (competition department), aarhus, dk sketching, visualizing, model-building, participating in projects on housing and a museum (confidential) date 2010-2015 position interpreter institution tolketjenesten a/s, aarhus, dk interpreting from russian-danish and vv. in the communal and regional institutions (hospitals, courts, school and kindergartens) date 2013 (june-august) position guide at havnelaboratoriet, urban studies, vejle, dk institution vejle municipality, department of engineering and environment informing visitors on architectural development in vejle harbor. studying urban context of vejle according to jan gehl’s method date 2005-2007 position tutor institution moldova state university, english language department full-time tutor in simultaneous translation, grammatics, stylistics, lexics semiotics, phonetics, etc. of english language maja sønderskov
skills and competences i enjoy developing and communicating ideas through sketching. It’s an ongoing process, which is under a constant enhancement. as for the digital drawing, my AutoCAD and CS6 skills are on advanced level: both ID, PS and IL i work quick and easy with. Among the 3d programs, i use Rhino (advanced level), Revit and Sketch up (user level). besides my linguistic skills, where russian is my native language, danish and english i speak fluently, romanian i understand, I’m good at writing academic texts and have strong communication skills. i thrive in a dynamic and energetic environment with challenging assignments which aim at improving my skills and competences. i respect deadlines and agreements. as for my personality, i am perceptive, attentive and curious. my strength is the ability to pursue and achieve goals. i love to communicate with people and enlarge my network, whereas while working, i keep concentration and focus at top.
content master thesis an incubator for a sustainable vegetarian lifestyle
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internship ny elev (nye) 8 ryhaven 9 master course low cost housing 10 bachelor course vegetable 12 away from home 13 autopart 14 joint venture 15 bunker nr. 12 16
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master thesis an incubator for a sustainable vegetarian lifestyle
30% of globe is used for animal production=153 million km2
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60% fed to farming =760 million ton
80% of deforestation in Amazon is used for grazing of the cattle = 480.000 km2
the project speculates on sustainability issues and personal responsibilities for a better future.
types of vegetarianism
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vegan
vegetables, legumes, fruits, grain, nuts, seeds
ovo-vegetarian lacto-vegetarian ovo-lacto-vegetarian
+ eggs + dairy products + eggs, dairy products
omnivore
red meat, poultry, sea food, stocks, gelatin
the project suggests vegetarian lifestyle as an answer and is elaborated for an area, which becomes absolutely self-sufficient in terms of food production. the tower’s shape is defined by physical lows and parameters, like light, water, plants and people tools: rhino, cs6, laser-cutter
grounds for vegetarianism
environment
soil
water
population
animals
fished
farmed
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health
better health
strength strong heart
digestion
diabetes2
obesity
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ethics
speciesism compassion
equality
no leather
materials:
FIVE SENSES
cuisine
gourmet
tasty
composition
present functions
four-floors high block one-floor open plan glass entrance column structure
grocery shop doctor’s small shops parking
stimulating
population 2015: 11.347 women:5953 men: 5934
As an alternative to the misuse of natural resources and consumerist mindset, the thesis will suggest vegetarian or preferably vegan lifestyle, local organic production, cooperative ownership, efficient distribution of urban space, while investigating and testing spatial requirements and potentials of Trøjborg Center, as a potential laboratory for a bigger scale.
infrastructure vs. green areas: 210.105 m2 vs. 442.482 m2 total area of flat roofs: 11.986 m2
current vs. possible situations CO2
GMO
18%
stock-farm consumerism pollution
water deforestation gmo scarcity
CO2
ecothinking
antibiotics state library
GMO
12%
stock-free farm
50%
pests
reduced water biodiversity pollution recycling
gmo
state university
private houses
less pests antibiotics
trøjborg center
city blocks kinder garten
risskov forest kattegat
site introduction
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production unit
bar restaurant
production
cafe
working flow
plaza visiting flow
underground mushroom and sprout production
architectural composition
poetic collage
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bearing composition & flow
stabilizing, water-harvesting and climate-protecting construction
the current situation of misuse of natural resources and consumerist mindset is approaching its end. new times will welcome a shift towards a cooperative ownership, efficient distribution of the urban space and above all vegan diet. here, the tower is an embodiment and manifestation of the new times and a new lifestyle, seen as a sustainable autonomous homeostasis within the urban canvas. the new times can sometimes be misunderstood and rejected (as in case with eiffel tower) but gradually they win the hearts and gain the recognition through their ability to give back.
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based on a vision to build a new city from scratch, the proposal is based on creating a district that provides space and opportunity for diverse housing needs.
PRIMÆR ANKOMST SEKUNDÆR ANKOMST
the proposal classifies itself as a dialogue between the countryside and the urban space and aims at strengthening, communicating and merging the existing and the new.
PROGRAMMERING Bebyggelsen er som minimum 3 etager med erhvervslejemålet i den østlige del og et peak på 4 etager i den vestlige del.
TILPASNING TIL BYGADE Bebyggelsen består af et grundvolumen som gentages, roteres og forskydes langs bygadens profil.
ANKOMST Imellem grundvolumenerne placeres trapperum som hængsel med ankomst langs bygaden for bygning A og B og over dagligvarebutikken for bygning C.
ANKOMST BUTIK
tools: sketch up, cs6
VAREINDLEVERING
BLÅ PLADS
BLÅ PLADS
CYKEL-P
INFRASTRUKTUR/ BILER OG PARKERING
INFRASTRUKTUR/ FODGÆNGERE OG CYKLISTER
URBAN PLADS Foran dagligvarebutikken dannes en belagt urban plads, som bliver lokalt centrum for NYE.
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Bolig
Bolig
BIG
Forhave
Supermarked
Fortov
Vej
Fortov Forplads, butik
section building c
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elevation north
Vej
Parkering
Forhave
internship ryhaven
a renovation project, which aims at strengthening the existing qualities of Miller and Wichmanns building plan from the 60ss while creating a modern and efficient housing with good manageable neighborhoods, robust and future-proof materials, which ensures high durability - both socially and architecturally.
VÆRELSER
GARAGE VÆRKSTED
FESTSAL
organization
tools: sketch up, cs6
ANKOMST TERRASSE
disposition
concept
elevation south gathering house, working space
elevation west gathering house, public facade
elevation east gathering house, garage
elevation nord gathering house, public facade
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master low cost housing
the projects’ umbrella notion is vernacular architecture in indian context: the way people live, their day rhythm and relationships with one another. weather conditions are a superior parameter for the project (wind, rain, sun, regular floods). the project presents 3 house typologies, varying according to the size and relationships of families. inspiration for the concept has been a movement of the local sea crabs. housing clusters are gathered around a water well, as water is vital and sacred in india.
roofing
tools: revit, mixed media (paper, digital drawing), cs6, autocad, laser-cutter
1st source of inspiration: crab’s activity in the sand spreading sand-blobs around the den.
2nd source of inspiration:
openings
walls
isolated pattern in the flooring of itmad-ud-daulah’s Tomb.
ground floor. lev-2
first floor. lev-3
plinth. lev-1
ground floor. lev-2 extended plinth. lev-1 flooring
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house typologies
1 family: 2 grown-ups, 2 children
1 family: 2 grown-ups, 2 children, 1 (2) grandparents
2 families: 4 grown-ups, 5 (6) children, 1 (2) grandparents
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bachelor vegetable
with a starting point in a red cabbage as a given vegetable, the project’s purpose has been to create a retreat for 12 writers. the retreat is characterized by a central organizational principle as a reference to a nature formed red cabbage and its growing principle. here the common house is a gathering point, placed on the top of a gorge. tools: cs6, card board, wire, plexiglas, foamcore.
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bachelor away from home the project is located in williamsburg, nyc and is designed for female domestic workers, a challenged social class, in need of qualitative accommodation for a reasonable price. the project respects existing building traditions and follows orthogonal lines. the enclosed complex differs from the surroundings by differentiating horizontal levels and incorporated gallery, which strengthening residents’ social life.
atrium, east
elevation, south
tools: cs6, 3d, mdf, color paper.
plan
light study I
light study II
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light study III
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bachelor autopart the task derives from an autopart of a motor, as the name indicates. the assignment deployed in - drawing the part -”staging” the part through plaster casting -”staging” the part through wire soldering the irregular shape of the auto part and absence of straight, regular lines made the assignment challenging and exciting. The staging of the component was done vertically with the focus on the inner core consisting of 50 perforated holes. tools: plaster, wire, plywood, technical drawing paper.
staging the autopart
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wire soldering
plaster casting
bachelor joint venture
4S*, 3F**
5S, 4F
4S, 3F 45
5S, 4F
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4S, 3F
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4S, 3F
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examination of a triangle’s geometric and constructive abilities in a given context with linear column. a variation of the roof forms is a basis for this research.
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geometric elements appear through dissection and repetition of the triangular form. the forms are implemented in the process of spatial configuration, exploring spatial potentials of a triangle.
450
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tools: cs6, 3d, mdf. 3S, 2F
3S, 2F
3S, 2F 45
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300
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wood construction / with cross conveyor / with scissors trusses.
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bachelor bunker nr. 12 the purpose of the assignment is seeing and appreciating nature through photographing, measuring and documenting an old bunker. measuring and drawing is a group assignment, while photographing is an individual one with focus on the bunker and atmosphere of the precious danish west coast. the pictures display an almost destroyed bunker understood as a piece of cultural heritage, placed in an environment of a brutal climate. tools: camera, yardstick, measuring tape, spirit level, technical drawing paper.
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