ARCHITECTUREPORTFOLIO NICOLET TA BRANCACCIO
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ABOUT ME...
PRESENTATION LET TER >>>
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ABOUT ME... I am going to try not to just list my skills and competences, but instead give you more of an idea of my professional profile. I’m an Italian Architect, living in Milan and working since 2011. I graduated at Politecnico di Milano, and I conceived my master degree project in Paris, at the “ENSA Paris-Val de Seine”. I worked in Italy and HK as Architect and I have experience of projects in Europe and Asia. While working in HK I was impressed by the way people dwelled those tiny spaces, and about such a big difference in terms of social interaction. I’ve always considered Architecture the final point of a thinking process, the projection of the social structure on the ground and facing such a contradiction put me in a harsh situation: going ahead with my European-culture based way of designing and conceiving spaces or trying to get in touch with that culture? Architects can’t be a just designers, they have to be listeners and good observers first: so, I decided to take the second way. Working face to face with Americans, Asian, etc. was probably the real challenge: getting the best result out of diversity. I was amazed by the cultural differences and in the same time by how close we can be when we are just human beings far away from our home countries. That’s where my research interest started taking shape: how do we process space in our brain? Is there a general space-experiencing process? what in this process is related to culture and habits? Ever since I started to collaborate with researchers and a publishing company, investigating new possible ways to design intelligent and responsive spaces. Design starts from people needs and takes in account dwelling trends. Space belongs to math, philosophy and art, our role is defining this concept in the best way possible. As Goethe said “Music is liquid architecture, Architecture is frozen music”. A PHD means for me having a chance to go on with my research in the best way possible, followin a “Gesamtkunstwerk” attitude.
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REFERENCIES
Politecnico di Milano Dipartimento di Architettura e Pianificazione 20133 Milano Via Bonardi 3 telefono +39.02.2399.5493 fax +39.02.2399.2671 Milano,15th of November 2013
To whom it may concern Nicoletta Brancaccio been a student in my class. She is deeply motivated, highly intelligent and very good in designing. She has shown interest in all fields of architecture and quick learning capabilities. I suggest her for any job in an architectural office where she will prove that she can be a very good architect. With my best regards
Oliviero Godi Adjunct Professor Faculty of Architecture Politecnico University Milan-Italy Exposure Architects Bergamo-Italy
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Milano, 12 September 2018
Object: Recommendation letter
The Arch. Nicoletta Brancaccio has collaborated with our company from the beginning of 2015 until September 2018. In this period Arch. Brancaccio dealt with projects both related to architectural design and of workplace design, in particular the project for the Building in Milan, via Santa Maria Segreta: refurbishment of a protected building designed by Giò Ponti in the historic center of Milan, which she fellow as a project architect. In both areas, Arch. Brancaccio has always shown commendable professionalism, dedication and great attention to the sense of her work, which she approaches with an absolute passion. Since joining Il Prisma Arch. Brancaccio proved herself to be highly professional and competent throughout all phases of the project. Over the course of the employment with the company, she developed sensibility in the definition of the project strategy, for which she demonstrates an interesting approach that relies on a deep and multidisciplinary humanistic culture. Arch. Brancaccio proved herself to be curious and eager to learn. She has a strong personality, but before taking final decisions, she considers available information and ideas with due consideration and open-mindedness to differing viewpoints. During the course of her experience in our company she demonstrated excellent skills in building strong and constructive relationships with both colleagues and customers. Her excellent English and French language skills enabled an effective communication with our foreign counterparts, which was reflected in a successful collaboration and a positive feedback. In Faith Stefano Carone Managing Partner and shareholder
Il Prisma Milano S.p.A. con socio unico via Olmetto 9,Milano 20123 capitale sociale â‚Ź 100.000,00 i.v. C.F. e P.Iva 06616580962 R.E.A. MI-1903028
www.ilprisma.com
tel +39 02 917595.11
fax +39 02 72022952
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PROJECT INDEX
PROJECT INDEX >>>
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WHERE.....?
WHEN.....?
2010 - 2013
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ITAS - SANTA MARIA SEGRETA 5 Milano, 2016 - 2018
SANTA MARIA SEGRETA 5 REFURBIHMENT AND ENLARGEMENT
MILANO, ITALIA 2016 - 2018
2016-2017
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ITAS - SANTA MARIA SEGRETA 5 Milano, 2016 - 2018
+ The building looks different from the context in which it is inserted. It seems to be much simpler for composition and ornaments than the immediate neighbors. The original use destination (bank building) has always given further austerity to the property dictated by the function. One of the objectives of the project is to create on the ground floor an open space for the city and therefore a dialogue with it to make it more permeable both visually and physically.
URBAN HETEROTOPIA
CONCEPT Foucault uses the term “heterotopia” to describe spaces that have more layers of meaning or relationships to other places than immediately meet the eye. In general, a heterotopia is a physical representation or approximation of a utopia, or a parallel space (such as a prison) that contains undesirable bodies to make a real utopian space possible.
i ›CLIENT INSURANCE COMPANY ›YEAR 2016 - 2017 ›STATUS BUILT (under contruction) ›PROJECT ARCHITECT/PROJECT MANAGEMERS Nicoletta Brancaccio/S. Ben David - F. Carlomagno ›OFFICE Il Prisma s.p.a.
HETEROTOPIA can be a single real place that juxtaposes several spaces. A garden can be a heterotopia, if it is a real space meant to be a microcosm of different environments, with plants from around the world.
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ITAS ASSICURAZIONI, Milano, 2016-2017
ABOVE, view of the stairs I designed, hanged on the top floor
PAGE 8, Scheme of urban area in which the building is located
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ITAS - SANTA MARIA SEGRETA 5 Milano, 2016 - 2018 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Hong Kong 2014
BESIDE, view of the new construction (Last flloor). The original facade, designed by G. Ponti, was refurbished completely keeping its original shaope.
DESIGN PURPOSES: P E R M E A B I L I T Y , T R A N S PA R E N C Y, INTERPRETATION, HUMAN BEING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SPACE
BESIDE- ABOVE- BELOW, Picture and details of the rotating chairs: thought to get a different layout following the user need.
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SISTEMA DI ANCORAGGIO A TERRA TRAMITE FISSAGGI MECCANICI E DI ROTAZIONE DELLA SEDUTA GRAZIE A CUSCINETTI CONICI
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PICTURES OF THE NEW STAIRCASE DEISGNED WITH IL PRISMA
ITAS - SANTA MARIA SEGRETA 5 Milano, 2016 - 2018
MAIN FACADE - VIA NEGRI
Parete divisoria in lamiera metallica per inserimento piante (vedere dettaglio)
Finestre in alluminio colore grigio scuro
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intonaco colore bianco / crema
terrazza calpestabile in teak
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intonaco colore bianco / crema
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serramento in alluminio colore grigio scuro
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ABOVE, View of the technical drawing presented to the municipality for the landscape approval and building permission showing the main facade.
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60° ART.86 R.E.
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ITAS ASSICURAZIONI, Milano, 2016-2017
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The angular position gives to the building a privileged visibility that can be perceived from different points of view. Piazza Affari on one side and Cordusio Square on the other place it stands in the center of an area characterized by intense pedestrian traffic . The project exploit this potential, building up a new floor with a green walking terrace for the informal moments during work.
ABOVE, view from the top of the new floors and terraces, explaining the relation with old and new built
PAGE 8, view of the interiors of the last floor
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ARCHITECTS AT HOME Milano, 2017
VILLORESI 28 REFURBIHMENT HOUSE INTERIORS
MILANO, ITALIA 2018
2018
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ARCHITECTS AT HOME Milano, 2018
CONCEPT
ARCHITECTS AT HOME
A house thought to be reflective of ourselves. A space to enjoy living, working, dining. Every detail has been shared and studied trying to be respectfull of both architecture and comfort. Trying, most of all , to be respective of our budget.
i ›CLIENT MYSELF ›YEAR 2018 ›STATUS BUILT ›PROJECT DESIGNER/MANAGEMENT Nicoletta Brancaccio - Niek Meijer ›OFFICE Brancaccio - Meijer design
RENOVATION AND ORIGINAL LAYOUT PLAN The original plan was reflecting a different way of living. In the 50’s it was common to have a separate kitchen and closed spaces. Now, we don’t base our privacy on walls and separation. We want light, we need spaces for sharing and a welcome effect. We need to feel at home.
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VILLORESI,28 Milano, 2018
ABOVE, On the left, view of the toilet entrance ABOVE, On the right, view of the cube
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VETRA BUILDING Milano, 2017
VETRA BUILDING REFURBIHMENT AND ENLARGEMENT
MILANO, ITALIA 2017 - 2019
2016-2017
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VETRA BUILDING Milano, 2017
CONCEPT The strong relationship with the Church Park creates the need to make it as permeable as possible breaking the traffic generated by the streets on the sourrounding. Opening and permeability are the key words of the project
i ›CLIENT INSURANCE COMPANY ›YEAR 2016-2018 ›STATUS UNDER CONSTRUCTION ›PROJECT ARCHITECT/MANAGEMENT IL PRISMA GROUP/INTERTECNO W ›OFFICE Il Prisma s.p.a.
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VETRA BUILDING, Milano, 2016-2017
+ The design proposal for the volume generated by moving the GLA is based on the recovery and on the growth of the public areas within the building. The great rhythmicity of the full and empty of the existing face is kept and emphasized. The vertical structures has been underlined and the creation of a new order allows the Full recognition of the new built part. In the same time, it tries to make this order to dialogue with the “tower� by enhancing the verticality of the latter.
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VETRA BUILDING Milano, 2017
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VETRA BUILDING, Milano, 2016-2017
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PARK SIDE FACADE
ABOVE, view of the park facade with the new activities on the ground floor BELOW, view of the old facade and the proposed one with a zoom on the detail of the roof. PAGE 24, Schemes and technical drawings
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BRIOSCHI, 48, Milano, 2016
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BRIOSCHI, 48 ITERIOR DESIGN
MILANO, ITALIA 2016
2016
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BRIOSCHI, 48, Milano,2016
G R O U N D F LO O R L AYO U T
ABOVE AND BESIDE View of the toilet and the studio
CONCEPT A small house matching several needs. A couple of young people and one is an artist. Every space is matching a very specific need adjusting itself to an old construction with all is bonds.
i ›CLIENT Private Client ›YEAR 2016 ›STATUS BUILT ›PROJECT DESIGNER Nicoletta Brancaccio, Niek meijer ›OFFICE Brancaccio - Meijer Design
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ITAS BRIOSCHI, ASSICURAZIONI, 48, Milano,Milano, Sar China 2016-2017 2014
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ABOVE, View of the entrance in the leaving room
BELOW, Picture of the studio area
BESIDE, Picture of private garden
+ Design around you was the company motto and in the same time the scope of work: making a working space designed around people, employees who are the most important value for the company. After talking to them and understanding their needs the process started with a four hands work.
ABOVE, Concept scheme showing the approach used to design the spaces following the main users needs.
BELOW, Pictures of the phone booths/informal meeting rooms.
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CHILTERN, Milano, 2016
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MEDICAL COMPANY ITERIOR DESIGN
MILANO, ITALIA 2015 - 2017
2015 - 2016
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CHILTERN, Milano, 2016
OFFICE INTERIORS
CONCEPT Designed Around YOU, the company pay off and the min goal for the project. Talking, collaborating and listening to all the employees has been the main tool to get a tailor made result.
i ›CLIENT Pharma Company ›YEAR 2016 ›STATUS BUILT ›PROJECT ARCHITECT/PROJECT MANAGER Nicoletta Brancaccio/ Gianpaolo Geusa ›OFFICE Il Prisma
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ITAS ASSICURAZIONI, Milano, 2016-2017
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ABOVE, Pictures of the common areas and phone booths
BELOW, Pictures of the break area and common s
+ Design around you was the company motto and in the same time the scope of work: making a working space designed around people, employees who are the most important value for the company. After talking to them and understanding their needs the process started with a four hands work.
PAGE 32, Concept scheme showing the approach used to design the spaces following the main users needs.
BESIDE, Pictures of the phone booths/informal meeting rooms.
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UNITED NATION UNIVERSIT Y, Macau, Sar China 2014
UNITED NATION UNIVERSIT Y MACAU, SAR CHINA
2014-2015
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ABOVE, Key materials used in the design process. Natural materials have been preferred. From the left to right: white stone, concrete, natural wood.
CONCEPT
The space of study and research requests privacy and sharing at the same time. This space can be geometrically shaped and visually connected at the same time, this has been the main goal of the project. The fundamental impetus for the design was based on grey scale tones in an effort to showcase the aesthetic and functional advantages of the chosen natural materials wood and stone. Another Design International was in charge to renew the United Nation University of Macau. This striking building was the result of expanding on a previous renovation, where only the external façades were salvaged from the original design.
i ›CLIENT United Nation University ›YEAR 2014 ›STATUS Under construction ›PROJECT DESIGNER/MANAGEMENT Nicoletta Brancaccio/Monica Fung ›OFFICE Another Design International Project
IN THE PAGE BESIDE, view of the corridor and the staircase. This picture refers to the ground floor corridor, but the general arrangement and the use of materials is the same in all the floors.
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UNITED NATION UNIVERSIT Y, Macau, Sar China 2014
G R O U N D F LO O R L AYO U T
ABOVE, view of the lecture (and multifunctional) room ON TOP, view of the main floor layout plan and study of the furniture.
ABOVE, view of the cafeteria and the “private” staircase connecting the 3 levels
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The building envelop belongs to an old construction with an historical value, reason why has been kept in all the renovations so far. The goal of the latest renovation was to create an appropriate and comfortable environment to work and research. The space of offices, work stations and meeting rooms are defined by semi-transparent glass partitions. This allows the privacy of their own space to be well defined, but at the same time there is subtle visual communication among all the environments in the building.
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GUANGDONG HOTEL TSIM SHA TSUI, Hong Kong, Sar China, 2014
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TSIM SHA TSUI
TST is located in the south of Kowloon Peninsula and is one of the most famous area of the city. Known for its vibrancy it can give a good understanding of the local culture. It is a concentration of stores, shopping malls, restaurants and office buildings. It is characterized by a heavy traffic and the crowd of citizens and visitors.
GUANGDONG HOTEL TSIM SHA TSUI HONG KONG, SAR CHINA 2014
CONCEPT
The area of TST is easily recognizable from his signals, with blinking lights and huge Chinese characters. The Main idea was to use the existing prominent base as “signal” of the Hotel.
i ›CLIENT Guangdong Hotel
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competition)
›YEAR 2014 ›STATUS Still in process ›PROJECT DESIGNER Nicoletta Brancaccio ›OFFICE Another Design International Project
IN THE PAGE BESIDE, view of the building during the day. In the circle above. Sketcg of the TST Area with
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GUANGDONG HOTEL TSIM SHA TSUI, Hong Kong, Sar China, 2014
TECHNICAL INFORMATION OF MATERIALS FACADE CLADDING IN EXPANDED METAL PANEL DETAIL
Economical; Pratical and effective screening; Super corrosion resistance; High streght to weight ratio; Long term value; Allowes the passage of light; Aesthetic apperance; FACADE CLADDING IN STAINLESS LOUVERS
Fire and heat resistance; Corrosion resistance; Easy cleaning ability; Long term value; Impact resistance; Streght-to-weight advantage; Aesthetic apperance;
FACADE CLADDING IN CONCRETE
Streght and durability; Low maintenance; Fire resistance; Long term value; Thermal mass; Locally produced and used; Affordable and economical;
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FACADE THECNICAL DRAWING
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The project is based on the idea of creating an innovative design which exploits the materials and the light. During the day the front is simple and elegant, in line with the standard GDH, during the evening hours Light is transmitted and reflected from the materials, giving to the building a special and eye-catching effect.
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TOWER ORIANI, Milano 2013
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TOWER ORIANI BARNABA MILANO, ITALY
2012-2013
CONCEPT
The goal of this project was to build a sustainable building in an industrial area of the city, optimizing the available space and the GFA. Commercial functions are on the ground floor and residential use is preview in the upper floors.
i ›CLIENT Private developer ›YEAR 2012-2013 ›STATUS Under construction ›PROJECT DESIGNER/PROJECT MANAGEMENT Nicoletta Brancaccio/Umberto Calloni/Filippo Giordano ›OFFICE Studio di Architettura HCC
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TOWER ORIANI, Milano 2013
+ This project is an attempt to create spaces pleasant for normal life, providing open terraces with the possibility to cultivate plants inside. The project has been presented to the municipality in the 2013 and has already been approved. It is now under construction.
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+ Studio HCC was in charge to design and follow the construction process of this tower. This area, located in the north east of Milan, is characterized by a huge presence of industries and office buildings, but the city is growing and this is one of the first areas directly out of the centre, therefore interested by this expansion.
PAGE 50, from up to down, Masterplan and cross section of the building.
PAGE 44, 3D visualization of the building and front faรงade.