Contents 01 Reflective Learning Statement 02 Stage 3 Graduation Project Year in Practice Projects Residential
03 CHL House
Commercial
04 2K House
05 PLATY House 08 Additional Projects
06 Shop Le’ Souk
07 MAP Hotel
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Introduction
Personal improvement
During my Year-out experience (Practice work) I joined an ambitious Architecture office in Nicosia, Cyprus, named EKKY Studio. It was an easy decision for me because when I saw the work they do, I really liked it. The modern minimal architecture is a kind of design that I like and wanted to explore more, and by working in this office, I had my chance. Also, when I went for an interview, I was pleased with the environment, the quality and the organisation of the office. Lastly, another important fact that led me to the decision to work for EKKY Studio was the various projects that had under development. There were mainly new houses, but there were possibilities of another kind of projects as well.
Through my Year-out experience, I believe I have improved my skills, learned new working methods, figured out how an architectural office works and most importantly I gained much knowledge, especially about designing and drawing something that will become a reality. More specifically, I improved my knowledge about detailing, structures, construction and materials. In addition, I improved my physical and 3D (learned Rhino software) modelling skills, as well as my presentation skills (learned InDesign software), my technical drawing skills and my software skills (AutoCad, Photoshop). Furthermore, I had the chance to understand all the stages that a project goes through until the completion of its construction, work with consultants and incorporating their job into my design, learned some of the basic building regulations of my country and most importantly, I realised what Architecture is about when it comes to reality.
My role at the office I am very pleased with the role I had in the office. I was working as an Architectural Assistant helping my mentors in different projects doing various tasks. From early design stages to preconstruction, technical and detailed drawings, diagrams, physical and 3D modelling, meetings with consultants and clients, visits to construction sites, documentation and presentations. The projects I was working on were mainly houses, but I had the chance to work on two bigger scale projects (a hotel and the renovation of a building for the creation of offices) and a smaller scale project (the creation of an oil shop). Furthermore, my mentors were able to help me with any questions or help I was asking for, and they were checking every work I was doing, indicating and advising me about any mistakes. Finally, there was an excellent communication and organisation within the office (4 Architects and 2 Architectural Assistants including me), allowing for a good group work.
Future learning needs The learning needs that I want to achieve for the near future is doing better renderings and improve my oral communication. I know that these aspects are important as they have a significant impact when presenting my projects. I am already planning to learn a good rendering program (V-Ray) during the next months. For the remote future, I need to improve more my knowledge on materiality, structure, construction and building regulations, as I realised through my practice that there is an enormous amount of information that an Architect should know when designing in reality.
Name: Marios Kypridemos | Nationality: Cypriot | Place of Birth: Nicosia, Cyprus | Date of Birth: 11 December 1993 | Email: Marios_Kypridemos@hotmail.com
Reflective Learning Statement
Reflective Learning Statement
Graduation Project
02 Stage 3 Graduation Project
Project description: The good study and understanding of Sir John Soane’s Museum and its context in Lincoln Inn Fields, London and the design of an extension for it. It is also essential to preserve the existing building and heritage while utilising strategies, materials and qualities of Soane’s architecture to inform and relate the extension’s design. The extension includes various facilities, such as a reception, a Cenotaph for Sir John Soane, offices, archive and exhibition spaces, a library, a plaster making workshop and a cafeteria.
Casting volume-model and plans of the Dome Area and the Sepulchral Chamber
The organisation and relation of spaces around the courtyards. Direct connection (doors) Visual conection (windows) Courtyards Spaces around the courtyards Ways of connection/relation between spaces and courtyards Extension of the Monk’s yard
By extending the Monk’s Yard towards the middle of the extension, I can organise the spaces around and based on that yard, similarly to the way that the spaces are organised around the courtyards in the existing building. Also, by extending the Monk’s Yard, a connection between the existing and the extension will be created. Dome Area
Sepulchral Chamber
02 Stage 3 Graduation Project
Basement
Ground Floor
First Floor
Second Floor
Concept: The use of different techniques and strategies of Soane’s Architecture in a modern way, to form the design of the extension and relate it to the existing building.
Use of courtyards and organisation of diferent spaces around them
Use of grills and voids to allow for light and views to the basement
Creation of recess spaces next to the straircases
Use of skylights
Diferent qualities of light
Small treshold spaces at the entrance
02 Stage 3 Graduation Project
Longitudinal Section
Front Facade
Front Facade Rendering
Final model
02 Stage 3 Graduation Project
Ground Floor Views
Basement Views
Monk’s Yard extension
Meeting room/Offices/Archive space
Reception/Lobby
Cenotaph
Cenotaph
Exhibition space
Exhibition space
View from the ground floor’s roof
Exterior wall - Intermediate floor
Exterior wall - Roof
Bricks
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Bracing
Flooring Concrete slab Waterproof membrane Insulation Steel I beam Empty space for pipes, wires etc
Structural Section
Plasterboard
Roof - Skylight
Floor - Interior wall
Glass Connection Waterproof membrane
Concrete slab Insulation Steel I beam Empty space for pipes, wires etc Metal stud Plasterboard
Columns and floor slabs
Flooring
Stage 3 Graduation Project
Parapet
CHL House
Initial design and layout ideas
03 CHL House
Project description: The design of a two-storey house (220 sq. m.) for a couple. The clients requested a warm and compact house so that all the family can have a visual and acoustic connection at any time, even if they are in different public spaces. Also, gardens are something that the clients love, and so, there are green areas all around the house that are visible and accessible from each primary space of the ground floor.
The concept (that was based on the client’s desires) was to have gardens around the house as much as possible, creating visual and direct connections between the inside and the green spaces outside. This could be achieved by having a green exterior yard in the middle of the house that would bring more light and fresh air as well. Also, by having some cantilever parts on the first floor was a good way to make the house look bigger and create cover above the veranda on the ground floor.
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4
Developed design and layout ideas
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Design Proposal
03 CHL House
Site analysis
Ground floor plan
First floor plan
Axonometric Views
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Section facing North-East
CHL House
Section facing South-West
Final Design
03 CHL House
Living and dining area
Ground floor plan Dining area
Section AA
Living area and kitchen
03 CHL House
East and North facades
First floor plan
South facade and garden
Section BB
Outside living area
03 CHL House
North elevation
South elevation
East elevation
West elevation
2K House
04 2K House
Project description: 1
Initially, the design proposals to the clients for their bathrooms. Subsequently, the discussion with them about the layout and design they want for their bathrooms, cupboards, kitchen, laundry, staircase and fireplace furniture. And finally, the detailed design and drawing of all this furniture to be sent for contracting offers.
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Ceramic Cap made of white marble Shower door Cast concrete Plasterboard Towel hanger Doors made of MDF Built-in shower made of concrete Plasterboard ceiling Mirror
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Front facade 1 5
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Master bathroom plan
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Pool and outside living space
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Section BB
Section EE
Garden and outside living space
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Fireplace furniture plan 3 3
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Section BB
Insulated fireplace chimney Metal frame Two layers of fireproof plasterboard Shelves made of melamine Fireplace with fireproof glass Wood storage Cavity to store DVD player etc Cast concrete base slab TV
Dining area and fireplace furniture
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Section AA
Section DD
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Master bedroom’s walk-in closet plan
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Section DD
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04 2K House
Staircase furniture plan
Elevation without doors
Section AA Kitchen plan
Elevation without doors
Kitchen
Longitudinal section
Living area and staircase
Section BB
Section CC
PLATY House
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The design of a large three-storey house with a basement (394 sq. m.) for a couple. The clients requested generous spaces with high ceilings and views to the pool, a hidden staircase and regarding cladding materials, they wanted wood, stone and aluminium. The design of the house was done, and the final drawings had to be prepared in order to have a meeting with the clients to present them the renderings and drawings of their home. After that, the drawings were ready to be sent for building permit.
PLATY House
Project description:
Living areas
Dining area and staircase
Ground floor plan
Kitchen
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Covered outside living and dining area with pergola
Back facade and pool First floor plan
Section AA
Front facade
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Section BB
North elevation
South elevation
East elevation
West elevation
Shop Le’ Souk
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The renovation and transformation of an old small space with only two rooms to a Moroccan Oil shop. Firstly, a proper research and references about small shops and Moroccan traditional screen patterns were done, to be incorporated and inform the design. Next, it was the design of the shop. Finally, the detailed drawing of all the furniture and decorative elements for the shop was done. Currently the shop is under construction.
Shop Le’ Souk
Project description:
The logo
View from the reception
References of Moroccan traditional patterns used on screens
View from the showcase
Screen pattern used for our design
Ground floor plan
View from the entrance
Main furniture
Reception furniture
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Plan Plan
Elevation
Section
1 Plasterboard 12,5mm 2 Built-in washbasin made of plasterboard 12,5mm 3 Doors made of wood MDF 18mm Swedish wood 18mm with water varnish
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Elevation
Section
1 Plasterboard 12,5mm 2 Swedish wood 18mm with water varnish
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Axonometric view
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Axonometric view
MAP Hotel
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The design of a five-storey boutique hotel in the heart of Nicosia, in the place of an old existing building used for offices, which will be refurbished. The hotel includes 27 guest rooms (each one having its own luxurious design) a restaurant/bar, gym, lobby, kitchen, relaxation facilities, storage rooms and restrooms. The vertical double facade creates the balconies, while the green wall on the facade provides each room with privacy and offers a relaxing outdoor area. After finalising the whole design of the hotel, some nice general renderings and some for each space were produced, to be included in a presentation booklet about the hotel, which will be used by the client with a view to finding investors for the construction of the hotel.
MAP Hotel
Project description:
The logo
Exterior facade
The lobby
Ground floor plan
The gym
07 MAP Hotel
Room type 1 plan
Each room has a different concept design based on a particular city in the world whose map is decorating the main wall of the room graphically. There are three different types and layouts of rooms. The spacious rooms are tastefully designed with minimal lines, luxurious materials and special lighting features giving the tranquillity and relaxing ambience of a high standard hotel. All 27 rooms feature a spacious work area, big storage space and most of them a private balcony. The luxurious bathrooms are appointed with high-quality amenities for the guest’s comfort. Room type 1
Room type 1
Third floor plan Room type 1
The Restaurant/bar of the hotel is a uniquely designed area located on the top floor. The space layout gives an urban style and creates a contemporary but still luxurious common area for the guests. The plants placed in the interior provide a fresh and relaxing atmosphere. The indoor area extends outdoors, and when fully open, the space can be used as one open plan outdoor covered space with bench tables and lounge sofa areas. Also, the bar and walls have been customised to the concept of the hotel.
07 MAP Hotel
Restaurant/bar
Restaurant/bar
Fourth floor plan Restaurant/bar
Additional Projects
08 BROOK House - Concept diagrams
Plan
Section AA
Detail
Section BB
Additional Projects
V House - Swimming pool
08 Additional Projects
LAM House - Physical model