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Martino Montresor Selected works
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Martino Montresor education 2019 - 2024 2016 - 2019
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden IUAV University of Venice, Italy
work experience 2022 - 2023 2022 2021 - 2022
Herzog & de Meuron - Basel, Switzerland MVRDV - Rotterdam, The Netherlands Schmidt Hammer Lassen - Copenhagen, Denmark
skills 25 | 07 | 1997 Jagtvej 120, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark mobile: +39 3486258802 martinomontresor@gmail.com link: CV+ portfolio
Rhinoceros Illustrator Photoshop InDesign AutoCAD Grasshopper
Revit Enscape
Table of contents Thesis Project 6 Professional experience
Herzog & de Meuron 20 Professional experience
MVRDV 24 Professional experience
Schmidt Hammer Lassen 28 Studio Project
Searching for Ma 32 Studio Project
Re-claim Re-form 40
Thesis Project
Institute for the Cultures of Islamic Communities 2023-2024 | KTH Stockholm, Sweden Supervisors: M. Bergquist, C. Fransson Use: exhibition and performance space, community spaces, prayer room, café, library Site: Museiparken, Stockholm, Sweden
Mosaik is a cultural institution that delves into the past, present, and future of Islamic cultural expressions. Serving as both a hosting ground for cultural activities and an observatory actively researching Islam’s global unifying role, Mosaik intentionally shifts the perception of Islam away from immigrant-dense areas in the Swedish capital. Instead, it seamlessly integrates into Djurgården’s eclectic cultural landscape. By recognizing the site as part of the larger context of Stockholm’s Royal Parks, pavilions such as Hagaparken’s Copper Tents as early examples of
Orientalist art in Sweden inform the idea of the building as a single story, tent-like pavilion in the greenery. The concepts of covering, draping and secluding, are found in Islamic cultural practices, where a sense of non-directness encourages the use of courtyard as an intimate space at the centre of buildings. The resulting design is the merge of a standard pitched-roof, timber framework structure, pierced through by a number of volumetric skylights, and the contrasting element of a metal ring mesh draping over the entire surface.
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The design proposal is primarily a site-specific creation, with explicit references to the architecture of Stockholm in both its past and present. A more nuanced interpretation of features and motifs from diverse traditions in Islamic cultures is encouraged to interact with the local context. The first guiding principle is evident in the broader conceptualization of the site as an integral part of the Royal Parks surrounding Stockholm. These extensive green spaces, now popular public areas, have historically featured a variety of architectural expressions. Among these are a number of pavilions, small architectures interacting with greenery, built by royalty during the 17th and 18th centuries, which
often followed the fashion of orientalism. The Copper Tents in Hagaparken are an interesting example. Built to resemble the military tents of the Ottomans, they manifest an interest for the far-away and the exotic, but they use local materials and blend with a standard timber construction, while freezing the movement of fabric with a rigid materials such as copper. Something similar happens with the Chinese Castle of Drottningholm, where the copper roofing reinterprets an idea of East asian pavilions freezing a windy movement along the edges. Lewerentz had the chance to build a small construction close the the same complex and gave his own interpretation of the motif.
Villa Källhagen
Djurgårdsbrunnsviken
The second principle is the incorporation of the concept of wrapping, secluding and covering that is found in different forms in different cultural expressions of Islam. The religious principle calls for a layer in-between, an avoidance of directness, that results in the elevation and validation of the object. In other words, what is subject to the gesture of covering is deemed as valuable and precious. Throughout all traditions of Islamic architecture, the courtyard becomes the main gathering space and the focal outdoor area of the city, being a more intimate, secluded space as opposed to the street, and it is therefore preferred over the openness of the public square.
Historiska Mosaik
Armémuseum
Tekniska
Sjöhistoriska
Nordiska Nationalmuseum Östasiatiska Vasa Museet
Spirit Museum Viking Museum
Skansen
Liljevalchs Moderna Museet
ABBA Museum
To the right - Cultural institutions in Central Stockholm
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Corson
Polismuseet
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Sjöhistoriska Museet
As a “pavilion in the park”, the building is essentially a single-floor covered space, entirely surrounded by greenery.
The central typology is introduced. The courtyard functions as a second layer, a space that offers a higher level of intimacy as opposed to the vast surroundings.
The low interior spaces breathe and receive light through a series of double-height spaces, populating the roof with a landscape of varying volumes.
A mesh is dropped from above over the volumes, wrapping the building to the ground, and creating a new figure by the force of gravity. Subsequently two incision are made on the south and north sides, to welcome visitors to the main accesses.
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Main exhibition space
Collaborative creative work
Plastered brick texture
Examples of brickwork patterns
Stainless steel mesh
Stainless steel roof + Lanterns
Timber frame structure
Plastered brick + Curtains
Perspective section
Floor construction - interior
Floor construction - exterior
Roof construction
1 - Parquet - 10 mm 2 - Screed - 100 mm 3 - Insulation - 80 mm 4 - Membrane 5 - Concrete bed - 100 mm 6 - Concrete beam - 300 mm 7 - Lean concrete - 50 mm
1 - Wooden planks - 50 mm 2 - Wooden beams - 130 mm 3 - Membrane 4 - Concrete bed - 100 mm 5 - Concrete beam - 300 mm 6 - Lean concrete - 50 mm a- Gravel b - Drainage perforated porous pipe c - Membrane a- Gravel b - Drainage perforated porous pipe c - Membrane
a- Metal mesh 1 - Stainless steel sheets 2 - Rosin paper underlay 3 - Plywood substrate - 30 mm 4 - Waterproofing 5 - Ventilation - 20 mm 7 - Insulation - 80 mm 8 - Membrane 9 - Insulated connection - 30 mm 10 - Battens - 20 mm 8 - Rafter - 300 mm
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Professional experience
Herzog & de Meuron Trainee (Part 1 Architectural Assistant Equivalent) 2022-2023 | Basel, Switzerland
During my experience at Herzog & de Meuron, I had the opportunity to work on diverse tasks, actively involved in projects such as a prominent residential development in Florida, a lakeside hotel in Como, and an eco-lodge in Greece. This hands-on experience added a practical dimension to my preparation in different design phases. Significantly, I made substantial strides in refining my skills with various software tools during this period. In collaboration with a small team and under the guidance of one of the partners, I contributed to the development with physical models,
complex 3D modelling and image-making. The internship served as a platform for enhancing my proficiency in these tools, making me a more adept and reliable user. While working on these projects, I not only improved my technical skills but also gained valuable insights into the decision-making processes and design discussions within the firm. The collaborative nature of the internship allowed me to actively contribute to the team’s efforts, and witness firsthand the complexities of a major architectural practice.
Currie Park
West Palm Beach, Florida, USA Contribution focus:
Physical models | Facade | Rendering
Size 18,1801 m2 | Status Design Development phase | Type Residential | Executive architect Spina O’ Rourke Landscape architect Enea | Engineers McNamara Salvia
Massing studies - physical model
Façade close-up view
Plinth model
Plinth model - interior
Professional experience
MVRDV Design assistant 2022 | Rotterdam, Netherlands
During my semester-long experience at MVRDV, I delved into the dynamic realm of conceptual design, with a primary focus on shaping a residential block within a masterplan previously crafted by the firm. My role in this stage allowed me to actively contribute to the initial phases of projects, offering a hands-on exploration and refining my skills. Within the conceptual phase, my responsibilities spanned the creation of models and images, providing a tangible representation of the envisioned residential block within the larger masterplan. However, the most enriching aspect of my time at MVRDV was the immersive learning experience in crafting diagrams and visualiz-
ing design concepts. This skill acquisition became a pivotal part of my toolkit, enhancing my ability to articulate and communicate intricate design ideas effectively. What made this experience particularly enjoyable was the collaborative and innovative atmosphere at MVRDV. Despite the challenges inherent in the conceptual stage, the work environment promoted creativity and encouraged a proactive approach to problem-solving. This semester served as a rewarding journey where I actively contributed to a real-world project, all while gaining valuable skills in conceptual thinking, model-making, and visual representation.
Hyde Park
Hoofddoorp, Netherlands Contribution focus:
Diagrams | Massing studies | Rendering
Size 40,500 m2 | Status Project Completion 2023 | Type Mixed Use | Executive architect Bau Landscape architect Kristine Jensens Tegnestue | Engineers Tyréns AB, P.O. Andersson/ Electro Engineering
Step diagrams
Blocks isometrics
Courtyard view
Professional experience
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects Architectural design internship 2020-2021 | Copenhagen, Denmark
During my year at Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects I had the chance to work on a variety of projects, ranging from the early stages to advanced design development. I participated as a team member in two competitions in Denmark, I helped several teams with a number of design and visualization tasks, but I mainly worked on three projects, two being located in Japan and one in Sweden, all in design development phase. Throughout the experience not only did I deepen my knowledge and understanding of the dynamics within an international firm, but I also developed an entire set
of new skills. I learned Enscape, quickly reaching high levels of productivity and quality of results. I was introduced to Grasshopper, which I was readily able to employ to create complex geometry and enhance both the precision and the flexibility of my designs. My Rhinoceros competence strongly improved, being the main work tool during the internship, and I eventually became a highly proficient and reliable user of the software. The following pages illustrate the three projects that constitute my main contributions.
Hästen 21
Stockholm, Sweden Contribution focus:
Facade | Atrium design | Rendering
Size 40,500 m2 | Status Project Completion 2023 | Type Mixed Use | Executive architect Bau Landscape architect Kristine Jensens Tegnestue | Engineers Tyréns AB, P.O. Andersson/ Electro Engineering
Hakata-Higashi Fukuoka, Japan
Contribution focus:
Facade | Landscape | Interiors
Size 21,500 m2 | Status Project Completion 2023 | Type Office, retail Executive architect, engineering Kume Sekkei
Jisho Tsunaba Fukuoka, Japan
Contribution focus:
Landscape | Interiors | Facade
Size 19,200 m2 | Status Project Completion 2023 Type Office, retail | Executive architect Kume Sekkei
Searching for Ma
Museum for Swedish artist Hilma af Klint Studio project (solo) 2020-2021 | KTH Stockholm, Sweden Supervisors: T. Selberg, L. Brodersen Use: exhibition space, cafe, leisure Site: Ekerö, Stockholm, Sweden
The work of turn-of-the-century artist Hilma af Klint has long been forgotten, due to the artist’s own will to conceal her visionary abstract paintings for at least 20 years after her death. Today, while art historians have finally recognized her as the first abstract painter in Western art, most of her oeuvre is yet to be exhibited. The island of Ekerö, located in the Stockholm archipelago on lake Mälaren, is a significant location for af Klint’s memory, being her home for most of her life. The chosen plot, compressed between Lake Malaren and an artificial lake, nicknamed “Blue Lagoon” by locals because of its turquoise water, is currently a destination of leisure for Stockholmers, who come to swim, ride bikes and horses, and spend time in the
nature. The main idea of the project is to separate the layer of exhibition spaces for Hilma af Klint below, with its contemplative athmosphere, while dialoguing with the outdoors activities below by means of sculptural lanterns, hosting art, events and interactions, and providing soft light for the interior. The layout of the museum encourages movement, with a long, linear “nave” sunken at the core of the hill, with a number of rooms of different sizes and shapes scattered at its sides. The aim is create a wide variety of spaces that can inspire the collection’s curator with unexpected arrangements of the art, being able to play with the different intensities of light and materiality.
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Re-claim, Re-form
Masterplan and landscaping of former industrial site Studio project (w/A. Andreev) 2019-2020 | KTH Stockholm, Sweden Supervisors: O. Merom, R. Kubokawa Use: recreational park, wellness center, retail, hospitality Site: Vaasa/Vasa, Finland The challenge that the site of the former Wärtsilä production center posed was to reintegrate an area of exceptional size within the urban fabric of Vaasa and the daily life of its inhabitants, thus marking a new chapter after a long phase as a gated complex. Therefore, besides the work of adaptive reuse of the warehouses at the core of the plot, the in-between spaces and the vast surroundings needed multiple layers of public services to revitalize the place. The main move in this sense has been to set a hot springs complex, with several outdoor and indoor pools that intertwine with the landscape. The debris of the demolished buildings on the northern end of the site was used as landfill to cre ate an undulating landscape, within which the ambience of a Nordic forest was created, lined with pathways organising the movement through the site. The forest extends and wraps around the Metviken lake, creating a natural link between North and South. Dotted throughout the forest
are small, independent sauna modules that are a modern speculation on the traditional Finnish milieu of lakeside sceneries. On the Southern end of the forest, one experiences an additional layer; commercial insertions merge the leisure and industrial quarters with a number of shops lined along the central promenade stemming from the central city square all through to the North. Together with the new additions, some of the existing buildings were re-purposed and integrated into the masterplan, offering a wide range of services, such as pool facilities, gym, spa centre, tempo rary residences, and restaurants. An urban alteration of this scale will no doubt change public perceptions of a previously peripheral site within the city. The recreational facilities introduce a range new activities, both active and sedentary, and will encourage the citizens of Vaasa to interact with the site in ways not a single resident could have previously imagined.
Saunas
Section along the promenade - Eastbound
Section along the main perpendicular axis - Southbound
Hot springs
Martino Montresor Jagtvej 120, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark mobile: +39 3486258802 martinomontresor@gmail.com link: CV+ portfolio