Hanavec, Sydney

I want to be thoughtful with my decisions, and my process, to ensure the most effective design solution possible. I want to be artistic in my deliveries, and work to show my creativity. I want to be respectful in other wishes, or other people’s wants and needs. I also want to be consistent with my actons, words, and decisions.

Cafe Fargo

Cafe Fargo is an adaptive reuse project in Buffalo, New York, that was complete in 2014. This project was low budget, so the architect wanted to reuse as much as the original building as possible. The intent of the project was to create a very adaptable environment that adapts to weather changes, and to various types of people. Zone 1 contains an oven that heats the connecting tile for primary use in the winter. Zone 2 is the “cool zone” as it has windows that slide open to the exterior for a cool down involving air circulation in the summer months. Zone 3 is the cafe area where there are sinks and other equipment for coffee drinking needs. Located throughout the space are adjustable cafe tables, that twist at the base for height adjustment at the customer needs. The cafes design created a relaxed and personable environment, that is inviting and comfortable.

Where do you want to shop?

HOMME STORE

The Homme Store was designed by the Maden Group and is located in Pristina, Kosovo. Its purpose was to change the usual shopping experience into a new modern way of retail shopping. It uses scaffolding to hang the clothes in order to create an industrial feel to the space. Clients are able to drink coffee while shopping making it more of an experience for the shoppers. The ceilings are extremely tall in order to expose the ceiling and industrial elements of the structure. This was an additive project to an already existing Homme store, so in order to create a visual identity and delineate vertical circulation connections the Maden Group added an electric blue staircase to connect the two stores.

Where do you want to be treated?

Hotel Reception on the Ridge / Takashige Yamashita Office

Hotel reception on the Ridge is located in Gotemba, Shizuoka, which is close to Mountain Fuji. The roof, and sidewalk of the site is that to replicate the further adjacent river that flows from the mountain. The materiality and functionality is simple and direct to not further take away from the surrounding nature. The main building contains, a kitchen, entry, lobby, reception, and dining room for guest enjoyment. There is a lot of natural light. Orientation and window placement are strategic to allow for better viewing of the surrounding nature.

Dentista Amsterdam Dental Clinic

This project was designed by i29 Interior Architects, and is located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This is the first Dental Clinic for the Dentista dental chain, so branding was very important to establish clearly and artistically. Green is the main color for the project, and is used to delineate space, and evoke calm emotions within the patients. In partner with the sage green, a natural wood material is used for lobby seating and window framing also to invoke calm emotions. Located in the space is an atrium encased by glass, in order to allow deeper light penetration into patient exam rooms and to showcase various plants. Another important brand tactic for Dentista is to present a ‘high-end’ experience for those who care about their health. So mostly white materials and simplistic modern lighting gives the appearance of clean and luxurious.

What is the composition of the process of travel through a transportation facility in your memory?

Where is your memorable cultural place?

LaGuardia Terminal B Arrivals and Departures Hall / HOK

The LaGuardia Terminal B is located in New York City, New york. The terminal was designed with the intention of a flexible space, and ever expanding spaces. All of the common-use spaces are located on the third floor of the terminal in order to zone those spaces away from security, check-in, and baggage claim. The terminal is aiming for a silver LEED certification and contains non-glare daylighting, natural local materials, and weatherproofing for storms. There is a long steel truss bridge that connects the check-in, to the gates, allowing for passengers who are both departing and arriving, to enjoy the skyline of the new arrived city.

Sputnik Youth Center / OBO Estudi The Sputnik Youth Center is a an activity center for the surrounding youth community, located in MONTORNÈS DEL VALLÈS, SPAIN, and was designed by OBO Estudi Architects. The primary goal of this space was to create an inclusive, inviting for the youth community using flexible furnishings, doors, and materials. The building contains offices located on the first floor, along with a group community space that has sliding doors, to provide a flexible space that can be both indoor and outdoor for any activity. Located on the second floor is also a variety of group spaces, and an outdoor terrace for outdoor group activities. The exterior materials used for construction are made to be visible for visual effect, along with a facade covered in solar filtering panels for the hot summer months, but also allows installation for the cold winters.

City Kids Educational Center This Kindergarten Educational Center is located in Brooklyn, New York and was Designed by Barker Associates Architecture Office. It has a central interior courtyard allowing for easy viewpoints and space identification, along with artificial ceiling Lighting bringing in light through curved apertures into the surrounding spaces. Toughless security, and highly filtered HVAC systems throughout the space are implemented in the result of the COVID-19 pandemic. THe central courtyard houses The student lockers for all classrooms as a central meeting area, along with shared Washing stations, and student baths. The curves of felt are both decorative and used for added acoustics. Light wood and easy to clean material are located through the space, with varying pops of a blue in both paint, and tiles for a more stimulating environment.

Which space do you think best embodies equity, inclusion, and social justice?

49 houses by Arquitectura Produccions + Pau Vidal + Vivas Arquitectos

The project 49 houses by Arquitectura Produccions + Pau Vidal + Vivas Arquitectos ; is a social housing project primarily for the elderly audience. The building has 49 single bedroom apartments that are accessed from an outdoor corridor on each level. The are cross ventilated and contain all living necessities along with balconies. The building is separated into two, one facing the street, and the other more consolidated. The main entrance is through a passageway into the closed in lobby area, and community hub. The central courtyard is located on the first floor and opens through the rest of three floors.

Dentista Amsterdam Dental Clinic

I chose Dentista designed by i29 Interior Architects, and is located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This is the first Dental Clinic for the Dentista dental chain, so branding was very important to establish clearly and artistically. Green is the main color for the project, and is used to delineate space, and evoke calm emotions within the patients. In partner with the sage green, a natural wood material is used for lobby seating and window framing also to invoke clarity, and relaxation. Located in the space is an atrium encased by glass, in order to allow deeper light penetration into patient exam rooms and to showcase various plants. Another important brand tactic for Dentista is to present a ‘high-end’ experience for those who care about their health. So mostly white materials and simplistic modern lighting gives the appearance of clean and luxurious. The clients and people who use this space, often occur calm, and focused as their surroundings are clean and monochromatic. A lot of people don’t feel comfortable or like the dentist so this particular space is very calming, and has a lot of opportunities for natural light, and a natural color palette to make it feel less cold and scary like dentists are often perceived as.