Architecture and Urbanism Portfolio by Nadia Pinto

POR TFO L I O ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN NADIA PINTO

01 North Blackpool Pond Masterplan

02 Holyake Avenue Square

03 Blackpool Urban Analysis

TABLE OF CONTENT The table of content contains selected design work from my Master, Bachelors Degree and work experience.The projects were chosen to highlight the diverse scales, functions and approaches adopted in my design during my education and work experience.

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06 Pomology Infrastructure 07 Sericulture Infrastructure 08 Project Rio Seco 09 Luandaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay Art Cafe

10 Research Projects

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11 Personal Projects

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01 NORTH BLACKPOOL MASTERPLAN Atelier: Lulu - Landscape and Urban Design| Master 6th year| 2020

Project Brief: The aim of the Urban Design Project is the preparation of an urban analysis, framework and masterplan for an agreed site. In the first stage of this project, I conducted a thorough analysis of a chosen city and drawn out specific development objectives as a result of that. Introduction Focusing on the key objectives outlined from the urban analysis of Blackpool and a chosen theory, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; Cities for a Small Planetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Richard Rogers, a masterplan for a 34 hectares area located NorthEast Blackpool was developed aiming to emphasize a compact model city that incorporates the need for social integration, mixed-used developments, a well-connected transport system and public open spaces network. As a result, North Blackpool Pond Masterplan was designed to generate a sustainable urban ecosystem that incorporates the appropriate amount of services, businesses and residences accessible to new and existing communities as well as introducing a key public space. . The scheme is divided into 4 main areas being predominantly residential with mix use blocks along Holyake Avenue Road. In this road majority of commercial facilities are located , which is aimed to bring commerce in the zone and provide facilities and create job opportunities. The mix use high street aims to bring vitality and dynamic in the scheme.

The scheme also includes a large amount of industrial buildings both existing and new built that plans to generate capital, create jobs and provide economic stability to the local residents and neighbouring communities The key principles identified on site analysis and Masterplan development will be reinforced throughout the area design and reassure that the pivot becomes a node and landmark of the site. Hence, the landscape feature will be fundamental in determine the parameters for the enhancement of biodiversity and ecological growth in both local and overall Blackpoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s area. The design scheme of Holyake Avenue Square will encourage the growth of native species, promote urban reforestation and increase connectivity through pedestrian and cycling routes. The proposed public space regeneration will assist in promoting sustainable balanced community to meet with the masterplan framework objectives.

Link to full document: https://issuu.com/nadiapinto3/docs/northblackpool_ pond_-masterplan_and_key_space

Place: Blackpool, Greenlands ward Type: Masterplan Date: May 2020 1

OPEN SPACE STRATEGY NORTH BLACKPOOL POND TRAIL The masterplan brings together a network of 21 ponds, a lake, a reedbed, flowering dyke, community orchard, woodlands and meadow grasslands. The aim of the scheme is to encourage local people to get involved and to spend more time in the natural environment. Communal gardens and urban farming aim to promote events and activities ,improve mental health, the biodiversity and create spaces of relaxation. The open space strategy also plans to increase community cohesion and reduce anti-social behaviour. Furthermore, the open space strategy provides a mixture of public and private spaces. The residential blocks at the South-East and North-East zone of the masterplan benefit of private gardens to each dwellings. Neighbourhoods within the masterplan have easy access to North Blackpool Pond Park. COMMUNAL GARDEN

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ROAD HIERARCHY NORTH BLACKPOOL POND MASTERPLAN

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“There is a need to bring about a transformation in the quality of streets. This requires a fundamental culture change in the way streets are designed and adopted, including a more collaborative approach between the design professions and other stakeholders. People need to think creatively about their various roles in the process of delivering streets, breaking away from standardized, prescriptive, risk-averse methods to create high-quality places” ( Manual for Streets,2009).

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LOW MOOR COMMUNITY SQUARE. The square is surrounded by blocks that provide facilities such as post office, library, theatre, community centre and others.

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ELECTRIC BATTERY BUSES circulate on the main primary routes. These mean of transportation offer zero-emission, quiet operation and better acceleration compared to traditional buses. They also eliminate infrastructure needed for a constant grid connection and allow routes to be modified without infrastructure changes.

Holyake Avenue High Street is comprised of THREE TO TWO STORY MIX-USE BLOCKS combining different uses such as offices , residences, commerces and parking. The buildings are formed of apartments on the upper levels and retail or offices at street level. The scale of buildings are of a medium sized creating consistency in relation to the existing surrounding.

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TWO STORY TERRACED HOUSING. Within the scheme a balance of housing typology is provided in order to control cost and space management. Terraced housing blocks are likely to be substantially cheaper than a semi-detached or detached property .

COMMUNITY FACILITIES ALONG BLACKPOOL OLD ROAD

SEMI DETACHED HOUSES This typology of houses, predominant of phase 4 and 5 aims to provide residence for families and young couples in the most quite and family friendly zones of the scheme. Some residences benefit of a private gardens others have a community shared space within the blocks.

TERTIARY ROADS Roads within residential areas are of a reduced size to avoid traffic congestion and heavy car circulation. The streets encourage people to walk and cycle more by providing wide footpaths.

PRIVATE OPEN SPACE WITH COMMUNAL GARDEN

BIDIRECTIONAL CYCLE LANE runs on primary routes. The infrastructure aims to reduce pollution, traffic congestion as well as increasing physical health.

PEDESTRIAN FOOTPATHS run adjacent both of lanes of primary routes. They aim to increase pedestrian flow in a safe and comfortable manner. Footpaths are adorned with plants and urban furniture.

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Private gardens only for residents. In the previous attemplt this space could be accessed to the general public to cross from one block to the other.

Communal greenspace only for residents. In the previous attemplt this space could be accessed to the general public to cross from one block to the other.

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Views Across the Masterplan

02 HOLYAKE AVENUE SQUARE Atelier: Lulu - Landscape and Urban Design| Master 6th year| 2020

Project Brief: The project must incorporate implementation processes by which the mechanisms and negotiation to achieve a masterplan are at least as important at the spatial design, as without this consideration it will never be implemented. Further to considering these processes of implementation, you will develop an area of your masterplan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a key space or a key building â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in greater detail. Introduction Holyake Avenue Central Square is situated within the masterplan proposal of an area North-East Blackpool. The intervention within the proposed space consists of a pedestrian bridge, leisure centre and landscape development. The landscape scheme introduces a wide selection of native species collected from the surrounding bioswale, woodland buffer and North Blackpool Pond Trail park. The square is a community-friendly space that aims to promote social interaction as well as becoming a central node for pedestrian routes within the scheme. The combination of the three architectural elements will promote a space for events and activities , improve mental and physical health as well as increase local biodiversity.

The key space, Holyake Avenue Square, was primarily designed to promote social interaction, enhance the local biodiversity as well as improving pedestrian circulation North and South of the site Holyake Avenue Square consists of a pedestrian bridge, leisure centre and landscape scheme. The landscape scheme introduces a wide selection of native species collected from the surrounding bioswale, woodland buffer and parks in addition to incorporating pedestrian links that allow access to different centres of the site. The area focuses on creating strong social cohesion that is achieved by offering spaces of recreation and promoting health and well-being within the open public park, the square and the leisure centre. The open square is a community-friendly space that aims to promote social interaction as well as being a central node for the concentration of pedestrian movement. The combination of the three architectural inclusive designs elements promote a space for events and activities, remove social barriers in the community, improve mental and physical health as well as increasing the local biodiversity. Link to full document: https://issuu.com/nadiapinto3/docs/northblackpool_ pond_-masterplan_and_key_space

Place: Blackpool Type: Public space and leisure centre Date: October 2018

Area analysis

Site Plan 1:500

1st and Groundfloor plan 1:200

Elevation and sections 1:200

Structural axonometric- Leisure centre and pedestrian bridge

Exterior visuals

Exterior and interior visuals

03 BLACKPOOL URBAN ANALYSIS Atelier: Lulu - Landscape and Urban Design| Master 6th year| 2020

Project Brief: The first stage of the project consists of the analysis of a chosen city resulting into the production of a structured report with clear conclusions. The report ultimately leads to incisive, site-specific development objectives that will be capable of informing forthcoming design proposals. This evaluation should cover cultural, socio-economic, environmental and physical analysis of the city and combine visual and textual modes of communication. Introduction Blackpool is a well known Lancashire coastal town situated on the Irish Sea coast of England. It is by far the smallest Lancashire authority covering just 35 km², has 21 wards, and the number of people per km² is more than ten times of England and Wales. The current population in Blackpool is around 139,000 residents. During the 1950s was its hey day as a resort destination for most working class in Lancashire but suffered when the visitor numbers reduced drastically because of air travel becomes cheaper in the 1970s. It’s known for its attractions like the Blackpool Pleasure Beach, the Blackpool Tower and the Blackpool Illuminations. In terms of regeneration

effort, several major projects are underway to improve the town centre, business and housing areas funded by the public and private sector. However, the coastal town is als one of the most deprived towns. The analysis aims to point out the existing issues from the regional to the street scale and highlight the potential opportunities for future masterplan development. Brighton will be studied in comparison as another well known seaside town to provide insight and valuable references for the analysis. Bearing in mind its success owes a lot to its proximity to London. Link to full document: https://issuu.com/nadiapinto3/docs/urban_analysis_blackpool

Place: Blackpool Type: Urban Analysis- Figure GROUND

Land use and building use map

Green infrastructure and Open space assessment

Road hierarchy and Street Section

Public transport analysis

04 CANCER KNOWS NO BORDER Atelier: Infrastructure Space| Master 5th year| 2019

Project Brief: The brief for this project asked to design housing schemes that explore different typologies and tackle the emerging issue of Brexit. The assigned site was Belleek, a market town situated in counties Fermanagh and Donegal, a location which straddles the border of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The town has a population of fewer than 1,000 people and is transacted by the River Erne. Due to its location, the area displays evidence of social, cultural and economic engagement across the border. The market town economy is supported foremost by Belleek Pottery, artwork that attracts collectors from as far away as China. Introduction On both sides of the border of the island of Ireland a growing number of people are diagnosed with cancer each year as a result of an increasing ageing population. For this matter, we are therefore proposing a Duty Free Pharmaceutical Dispensing Maggie Centre, with associated housing that will be located alongside a new district hospital. This will provide cancer treatment and expertise from both sides of the border, with the aim to tackle cancer head on. Further research showed that there are a large number of pharmaceutical companies based in Ireland. These companies are predominately situated within the ROI, where they enjoy the benefits of an English speaking population, a well-educated workforce and favorable cooperation tax. A Hard Brexit scenario will result in the ROI, which will remain within the European Union (EU), having differing regulations on pharmaceutical drugs and healthcare practices to those in NI which will remain part of the UK. Our site in Belleek straddles the border between ROI and NI and therefore is situated in a prime location for a facility to provide tax free medication from both sides of the border to referred patients.

As separate health services in NI and ROI often do not have sufficient demand to provide cost-effective, highly specialist medical services, such as the all-island childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cardiac service, the only viable way to provide these services to patients is to deliver them across both countries. Over the last two decades, a significant growth in the provision of all-island healthcare has improved care for patients and allowed both NI and ROI to retain highly trained doctors, who otherwise may not have had the patient demand necessary to warrant their full-time expertise. Ireland is now the largest net exporter of pharmaceuticals in the EU accounting for more than 50% of all exports from the country. What will happen to the cost of drugs if there are tariffs imposed on these goods? The research began with an investigation into the locations of existing hospitals and medical facilities both in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) and Northern Ireland (NI). The study provides an overview of the impact a hard border, introduced via a hard Brexit scenario could have on patients. Hospital provision in NI is relatively sparse, with a cluster of facilities clustered around the capital, Belfast. For residents of Belleek, NI, there is currently one hospital within County Fermanagh (NI), the South West Acute Hospital. In ROI, the distribution of medical facilities appears to be more evenly spread. Residents of the western edge of NI, along with those located along the NI side of the boarder, are currently likely to be located closer to medical facilities in the ROI. It is understood that this causes little issue at present. We found that approximately 200 ambulances crossed the border last year to attend medical emergencies. However, this raises the question of to where would these residents then receive medical care, should a hard boarder be introduced, a point that could have fatal consequences especially for those residents living in NI border towns, such as Belleek. Link to full document: https://issuu.com/nadiapinto3/docs/cancer_knows_ no_border-_bellek

Place: Bellek, Northen Ireland Type: Healthcare Date: February 2019 32

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Section and Elevation Patients & Family housing 36

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Housing Typology Patient Family Staff Infrastructure Pharmaceutical Dispensary Centre Accessibility Main Road Border

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Design strategy and construction sequence 38

Proposed infrastructure to create a direct link to the Island for the seek in health care services.

Detail Section (Scale 1:10) 39

Internal and External Views 40

05 COLLY GREENLAB Atelier: Infrastructure Space| Master 5th year| 2018

Project Brief: The Project consists of the reuse of a redundant neon-Georgian Telephone exchange building located in Collyhurst. The brief initiates with the analysis and synthesis of four texts focused on the ‘‘ obsolescence and Specifically Generic Architecture” themes. These analysis contribute to a further understanding of the atelier theme and develop a theoretical platform from which to investigate and analyse the site. The overall project focus on the value of heritage, reuse of spaces and community in relation to the wider environmental and socio-economic conditions of the site. Introduction Colly Go GreenLab is a fliexible and adaptable generic laboratory that provides the basis for exceptional scientific research and teaching environments based on the production of fertilizers and plant growth by creating a sustainable and dynamic change within the community of Collyhurst. The main purpose of this generic space , is to encourage urban farms to reduce the amount of energy consumed in food production . Colly GreenLab will provide the key element to enable plants and food growing healthier in local urban farms. As well as fostering interaction, team based research and facilitating linkages within the community, and the autonomous Urban Farms in Greater Manchester. The laboratory is mainly based on the extraction of copper through the copper wire of The Telephone Exchange and conversion into fertilizer through Copper Sulphate. Copper plays an essential role in chlorophyll production and adequate levels are critical for optimum plant production. It has many agriculture uses, such as: - Control of fungus diseases; - Correction of copper deficiency in soils; - Stimulation of growth for fattening pigs and broiler chickens;

The food chain comprises agricultural production, manufacturing, distribution, retail and consumption. In the UK it involves approximately 300,000 enterprises and employs 3.3 million people.. The food chain is also responsible for 18% of total UK energy use equivalent to 176 Mt CO2 emission and 15 Mt of food waste. It is predicted by 2030 the growth in global population and the impact of climate change will increase food production need by 50% (Sustainable System, 2014). For this occasion, the project investigates the possibility of reducing greenhouse emission in the food production from the agricultural stage by encouraging local urban farms to grow food in a more traditional way. By this mean, the practice of urban farming will reduce the negative impact that food chain has in the environment. The production of sulfate of copper from the copper filaments of the old T.E will be extracted to produce fertilizer. Copper plays an essential role in chlorophyll production and adequate levels are critical for optimum plant production. This key element is also critical for improving crop resilience and promoting seed production. Deficiency symptoms vary between crops but can include leaf yellowing, leaf tip die back and leaf distortion. The fertilizer will be produced in Lab by students, community and scientists who aim to contribute to a more sustainable way of producing food in Manchester. The final product will be distributed to local urban farms and individuals that grow organic food. Link to full document: https://issuu.com/nadiapinto3/docs/colly_greenlab-_infrastructure_space

Place: Collyhurst, Manchester Type: Re-Use Date: October 2018

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Design Strategies 48

COLLY GREENLAB: PLANS 1:200

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11- Hall/lift area 12-Female toilet 13- Male toilet 14- Copper extraction laboratory 15- General Store

16- Chemical store 21- Research room 17- Preparation Room 18- Copper conversion Laboratory 19- Toilet 20- Operational room

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Plans, Section and Elevations 49

TIMBER CLADDING

STEEL STRUCTURE

Structural Axonometric 51

Detail Section( Scale 1:10) 52

BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROJECTS Selected project from Bachelor’s Degree The following content contains work from my Bachelor’s degree of Arts with Honours Architecture BAHons at Birmingham City University. The course provided the chance to be part of Co.LAB, a collaborative architecture and design initiative of the school to provide experience on live projects. The engagement with one-to-one scale interventions and real-world practice in my learning journey helped me to become a more rounded and responsive designer. Studio Theme: Pirate programs and techno landscapes. Emergent low-fi economies and new techno landscapes/displaced economies and ecologies through HS2.Site

Site: Digbeth, Birmingham (UK) The studio explored the everyday war between these life affirming, self-emancipating behaviours against the backdrop of the new HS2 line. In addition to the displacement of existing economies and important ecology and landscape. The sudio also explored land use and the corresponding architectures, technologies, infrastructure and ecologies inherent in the new landscape created by the HS2 line.

06 POMOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE Atelier: Nowtopia /3rd year BA Hons /2015

Project Brief: Design Exploration Research/Mapping/Investigation: Initially will map the existing economic and ecological landscape. Looking specifically at the displacement of ecology, landscape and economies through the development of HS2 at the selected sites. The mapping will be micro and macro, historic and present and specifically capturing the micro economies which are emerging as people take back the streets.

Introduction

The infrastructure on the top of the viaduct produces three type of fruit tree. The main design idea was to create a sustainable infrastructure that derives from the fact that Digbeth area is well known for being one of the first industrial centres in Birmingham (United Kingdom). However, at present the viaduct has been in disuse since the1900s, which has resulted into a dramatic material decline on the infrastructure. â&#x20AC;&#x2039; Digbeth needs more integration between the local community and surrounding buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facilities. This project has the aim to create more social spaces where both workers and visitors will profit by engaging to more social activities.

The Pomology Infrastructure located on the top of the Duddeston Viaduct ( Birmingham) is a sustainable infrastructure that aims to create more social integration within the community of Didbeth.The urban farm consists of three process: 1. Cultivation of fruits tree on the top of the viaduct; 2. Mantainance; 3- Production of juice; The Pomology Infrastructure is an innovative concept of creating more sustainable communities through urban farming activity in Digbeth.

Site map (Digbeth) Date: November 2015 59

Design Process 63

Atmospheric view 64

07 SERICULTURE FACTORY Atelier: Nowtopia /3rd year BA Hons /2016

Project Brief: The D6-2 projects will develop from the D6-1 program and mapping. The programmes will be specific and generated from the studio concerns of displacement. They will attend to mediate between what is lost and the future HS2 landscape. The projects will be time based and address the current concerns of the site, the process of the HS2 construction and its legacy on completion. Projects will work at various scales from micro, building scale through to infrastructure concerns. Projects could include: • Space for displaced landscape, ecology and archaeology • Displaced community and economic projects • Transport interchanges around the Coleshill Junction • Mitigation projects around the Hs2 construction .

Introduction The sericulture infrastructure is a project extension of the D6-1 in Digbeth. The factory is located on the top of Duddeston viaduct, which was built in the 1850s as an extension of the Curzon railway. Since then, the viaduct has been in disuse and became an abandoned and redundant space. However, on the top of the viaduct, there is a variety of wildlife that turned to be the main inspiration for the sericulture factory through the process of collecting caterpillars for silk production. The project starts from the caterpillar collection at the Pomology infrastructure (D6-1 project) that produces fruits tree such as apples, plums, and pears. Caterpillars are considered as pests and most of the time exterminated in those type of cultivation.

However, the aim of this project is to preserve the wildlife of this area by using the pests to make a product that will be consumed by the community as well as improving the local economy. The silk making process starts from the caterpillar collection inside the factory and relocation to incubator in order to allow the complete metamorphosis of caterpillars into butterflies. Once the metamorphosis is completed the cocoon is collected and placed into boilers for silk filament extraction following by the process of textile weaving through weaving machines. Once the textile is finally manufactured the silk is transported to local charities and school in the area. The aim of the whole process is to prevent child labour in Asian countries like China and India where most of the silk in England is imported. The sericulture factory is an environmentally friendly method of producing silk by helping the ecosystem as well as improving the local economy of Digbeth as a result of future HS2 construction.

Place: Duddeston Viaduct, Digbeth

Ground & First Floor plan 69

Atmospheric Section and Model 70

Internal views 73

Historical Analysis 74

WORK EXPERIENCE Selected professional work The following content contains work from practice experience where a developed projects varying from residencial, urban design to commercial.

08 RIO SECO: LUANDA GREEN NETWORK BS4 Architecture/ 2017

The Rio Seco - Luanda Green Network Project aims to rehabilitate an existing drainage canal and proposes a complete revitalization of the surrounding areas, imagining and altering its one-dimensional use, from a mere engineering device of carrying storm-water, into a green network of public spaces. The Rio Seco canal spans 2.7 km, beginning at the Green Zone and ending in the Kinanga District. This project proposal divides the canal into five sections. In each section an environmental and social diagnosis was made. Proposals were then developed to respond to each of these, via landscaping, public infrastructure, and architecture, to allow for social and economic dynamics.

The envisioned result is a Luanda alleviated in terms of public health, safety, accessibility, mobility, commerce and environment; a more socioeconomically inclusive and sustainable Luanda; a Luanda that looks ahead and as such inevitably adjusts its ways and forms, but that does it so in agreement with its roots. The Rio Seco basin distinguishing characteristic is its central position. An intervention that has at its core Luanda’s real needs, will unquestionably have quite a positive impact on the lives of residents and dynamics of the city as a whole.

Introduction The project proposes a rehabilitation model where the current chaos is replaced by what is seen as a ‘green corridor’ within the city; a partial solution for some of the urbanistic challenges that Luanda faces nowadays, in the shape of a cohesive and harmonious network of green areas, pathways, open air markets and indoor commercial spaces, as well housing, using the Rio Seco base as the conductive thread and settling ground. The approach is based on the premise that successful rehabilitation of the city can only arise from urban territorial and municipal planning that is truly integrated and sustainable, and in tune with both natural and cultural heritage.

Type: Urban Design, Master Plan and public infrastructure Status: Concept and planning phase Link to project: https://www.building-society.org/rio-seco

Place: Luanda, Angola Type: Public Space

Current Canal state and Proposed design 83

Green Network visualisations 84

09 LUANDA’S BAY ART CAFE BS4 Architecture/ 2016

This proposal for a new Art Cafe, situated in the bay of Luanda, along the Luanda Marginal (promenade) proposes the use of local and recycled materials. The use of these earthy materials therefore allows for the creation of a relaxing, neutral, and warm contemporary space, while also complimenting the existing architectural structure. The LUANDA´S ART CAFE represents an era of changes, in which architecture assumes the role of a neighborhood of communion among the people and must manifest itself as a social event. Luanda has become one of the fastest developing city in the Sub-Saharan Africa, which has resulted in a dramatic social, economic and urban growth. For this reason, The Luanda’s Kiosk consists of an introduction of a new way of integrating communities and experiencing public space and its facilities. A space that uses local and recycled materials resembling the lifestyle and architecture aesthetics of the original people of Luanda´s Bay and Island, BANTU.

Place: Luanda, Angola Type: Commercial Date: 2016 85

Atmospheric Elevation and Section 89

Visualisation 90

10 RESEARCH & COLAB. Written work The following content pages contain a collection of thesis, reseaches and essays.

Our Story The year is 2050

"We are honoured to establish manchester as a model city for more responsive, responsible and resilient planning."

10 11D ARCHITECTURE BUSINESS MODEL Professional Studies 3/ March 6th year / 2020

Project Brief: Each group/team was expected to design its own ‘proto-practice’ identity for the collaborative submissions in terms of name, logo, branding, practice ethos, structure etc. Besides developing a practice with a wide portfolio of interests but with special focus on one of the selected topics : Sustainability/ Climate Crisis Heritage & Conservation, Data, Project Control, Technology, Development & Cost, Value, Planning/ Urban design, Community Engagement, Operation & Use, Digital design , Standards & Legislation and others.

The practice model has proved that by integrating the PANARCHI system, applications for planning in the city have become more efficient and more in tune with their surroundings. Not only has this benefited developers, architects and professionals alike, it has generated great interest in technology through local communities who are willing to contribute to the evolution of their city. Due to the rapid commercialism of Quantum Computing around the world, megacities are being constructed quickly to house the growing population.

Introduction 11D is an architectural practice business created on the brief requirements of a module in the Master of Architecture program in which each team was expected to design its own ‘proto-practice’ identity for the collaborative submissions in terms of name, logo, branding, practice ethos, structure etc., and develop this with a wide portfolio of interests with special focus. 11D is a multidisciplinary practice based in the future committed to improving the built environment (and the world) through a Virtual Data Management Platform, PANARCHITM and aim to establish a healthy ecosystem of data sharing through collaboration with local communities and councils. 11D establishes Manchester as a model city for more responsive, responsible and resilient planning.

Link to full document: https://issuu.com/nadiapinto3/docs/11d_architectural_business_journal

On our platform we use data to give back to its urban context and simitunesly promote a peer to peer shaing system.

11D Introduction

PANARCHI TM

Say hello to our systems.

BUMS TM

PANARCHI TM : Our Virtual Data Management System. Hosts 3D city-wide data models with real-time updates.

Quantum Computing 2

D_Map TM : A user interface which is used to obtain site data and maps in a variety of formats.

Traditional Computing

Logic Gates + Statics Efficiency

BUMS TM (Building Universal Management): Uses Artificial Intelligence to create adaptable design options to suit the client needs.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quantum computers take advantage of the whacky physics of quantum mechanics to solve problems that would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, for classical, semiconductorbased computers to solve.â&#x20AC;? (Childers, 2019)

Quantum Computing

Quantum Gates, Entanglement + Superposition

PANARCHI System

Quantum Computing system

How it all works

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not as complicated as it looks. We promise.

Non-BUMS files generated

Environmental Data

Construction

Traditional Design Package

Global Trends

Social Structures

Built Environment

Human Activities

BUMS files generated

Map Interface

Site data and map obtained

Live Feeds

All Client parameters

Live Feeds

Approvals from PANARCHITM Rejections

Artificial Intelligence Design

Quantum Processing

Raw Datasets are filtered

Adapted (humanised) design

Design options and errors 3

BUMS Design Options Virtual Data Management Platform Sites and range selected

Multiple options generated

Designs inputted into PANARCHI for approval If disapproved by PANARCHI data, it will have to be altered accordingly until it receives approval.

AI powered generative design with options

Optimised options based on site data and selected preferences

GENERATIVE DESIGN

Detailed output that can be used for design

Layers of information of the site

Selection of site and specification of data

Detailed model based on selected data

TRADITIONAL FORMATS

Energy Efficiency 100%

Defensible Space 100%

Active Frontages 100%

Infrastructure Network 100%

Deansgate, Manchester 2050

QUANTUM SYSTEMS

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Building Regulations 100%

Use of Materials 100%

Social Integration 100%

DATA

60 Qubit Quantum Computer

Sorting large data sets into accessible categories based on assocation

Site Specific 100%

Cost 100%

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SEEDLING COOPERATIVE CHILDCARE Prefigurative Architecture/ March 5th year / 2018

Project Brief: For this project Henri Lefebvre’s Right to the City piece was analysed by looking at the activity of a childcare collective called ‘Seedlings.’ Introduction The work of a childcare collective that is specifically linked to the activist scene raises many interesting debates about the right to the city and related struggles - on the one hand this links with the question of “who’s right?” (Marcuse, 2009), on the other hand questions of the role of children in urban life which relates to the work of Francesco Tonucci. It seems that Seedlings’ activity on the one hand enables the work of other collectives to operate in a participatory and inclusive way, but also positions children as agents of their own, rather than marginalised subjects as treated by mainstream pedagogies and education systems. Through the analysis of a small grassroots group that works in the niche of activist childcare, we aim to critically engage with these debates, draw links between various theorists and also better understand Lefebvre’s work through a case study.

By conducting an interview with the group and following their activities both in real life and online and by using Lefebvre’s work, but also the work of other scholars, we have analysed Seedlings’ praxis and the implications it carries for the right to the city. Through this booklet we explore these links, leading up to a proposal for the spatial expansion of Seedlings’ chilcare activities, prompted by discussion with them and their plans for the future.

Link to full document: https://issuu.com/nadiapinto3/docs/prefigurative_architecture-_seedlings_coop_childca

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The Shifting profession

Reinveting The Sub-Saharan Cities

Master’s Degree 6th year/ 2020

Master’s Degree Thesis 5th year/ 2018

Education in the architectural field requires to be more ffllexible and improve its agenda so students of architecture can prepare themselves to the professional world. Likewise, the professional world needs to adapt itself to technological advances, and these shifts will create a more adaptable profession to current socio-economic practices within the building industry. This essay will focus on the relationship between architectural business and education by emphasizing values so that a balanced collaboration between them contributes to the development of future architects’ careers. From this comparison, the essay aims to firstly identify the gaps in the transition from education to profession and then the effects on the architect’s skills development and finally, the position of the architect on the broader construction industry. To finalize, the essay analyses the impact of emerging technology in the redefinition of the profession’s values. Link:

The aim of this thesis is to employ historical analysis and evaluation of the urban and architecture condition of African cities. Using Luanda as a case study an identity based on the practice of urban social movement is explored aiming to improve life in the communities of African cities. This will introduce new urban social movements that will simultaneously enhance the cultural and architectural value of the city in an era of capital influence and Internationalization aspiring to deliver an agenda of greater social equality. This ideology will be further elaborated through the observation of practices of both African and international architects whose aim is to create a new approach in the architectural language for African cities, which contradicts the image that emerges from Western influences.

https://issuu.com/nadiapinto3/docs/the_shifting_profession

Link: https://issuu.com/nadiapinto3/docs/reinventing_the_ sub-saharan_african_cities-_nadia_

ECO: [VR] ISION of Rybank Fields

Autonomous Infrastructure

Master’s Degree 5th year/ 2018

Bachelor’s Degree Thesis / 3th year/ 2018

Eco:[VR]ision If you had the chance to design your own zero-carbon house, what would you do? As a response to the housing crisis as well as the ecological disaster that is the 21st century, more and more architects are turning to zero-carbon housing as a solution. But is there place for it in Greater Manchester? Working in collaboration with the Chorlton Community Led Housing Group (CCLHG) and Manchester Urban Co-Housing (MUCH), we are going to be exploring prototypical zero-carbon housing, to be situated on an existing masterplan for Ryebank Fields in Chorlton. In the end, we will be pitching these ideas to CCLHG and MUCH in a professional presentation with a virtual reality experience of the typologies and the overall masterplan. Check out CCLHG and MUCH below //

“ Trace the influence of private mobility, in context to the development of the city fabric and out-of-town retail centres or transport interchange. Consider the likely shape of the urban and residual landscape. Speculate on how increased autonomy transforms the dynamic of the urban environment and how we interact with the street edge.” This essay will mainly focus on analysing the development of retail units from high street to out- of- town retail centres focusing on the urban forms and elements in relation to private and public transportation links that contributes to the decentralisation of inhabitants to the suburbs. The second part covers the illusion through the architecture of “ shopping fantasy” that out-of-town centres try to create with the aim to increase its economic value. encouraging compulsive shopping behaviour . Using the Trafford Centre as a case study, the impact that this specific out- of town shopping centre has on the social and demographic flow of Manchester area is examined in comparison to its impact in the local economy of the city centre retail units.

Link: http://events.msa.ac.uk/2019/group/c/

Link: https://issuu.com/nadiapinto3/docs/autonomous_infrastructure_nadia_pin

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11 PERSONAL WORKS Architectural rendering/ Graphic Design/ furniture design The following content contains selection of freelance work of interior design , furniture design, paintings , Graphics and 3D visualisation.

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OUR SCHOOL Design Competition/ year 2018

Introduction

The “OUR SCHOOL” Project involves the elaboration of a project that includes the implementation of the social, economic and environmental program that covers all levels of sustainability for the design of a school in the province of Lunda Sul, Angola. The “Our School” project seeks to create functional spaces in a rural area by using local materials and working with local crafters. The project aims to create an educational space to contribute to the knowledge of the African youth. The main material implemented in the design scheme is adobe. Adobe is one of the oldest sustainable building materials in the world, is strong when dry but lacks structural integrity when exposed to moisture. Chemical additives such as cement and lime are added in the adobe blend to protect the brick against moisture and decomposition. The school scheme is produced in response to the scarcity of educational facilities in the area and growing number of children out of the educational system. The project aims to tackle social and economic derivation by providing tools for a better future for the younger generation.

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Residence Calado

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Renders experimentation/year 2019

Graphic Design/year 2019

Residence Calado

DVN Office

Renders experimentation/year 2019

Interior Design Project /year 2018

Amazon Line

Escher Stairs

Furniture Design/year 2019

Architecture and Design Foundation Course//year 2012

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THANK YOU

Nadia Pinto

email: nadiapinto6@gmail.com +44 7903087861