Portfolio_MajaSønderskov_eng

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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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internship ny elev (nye) 3 3

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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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450

4S, 3F

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4S, 3F

4S, 3F

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230

230

230

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450

4S, 3F

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45 230

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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.

45 230

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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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450

450

tools: cs6, 3d, mdf.

3S, 2F

3S, 2F

3S, 2F 45

45

45

20

300

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300

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300

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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