nina pilapil ARCHITECTURE, INTERIORS, AND LANDSCAPE
introduction personal information 4 curriculum vitae 5
graduate projects
faro spignon: living lightly on water 2021 6 invasive landscapes: strategies for cremona 2021 20 equilibrio: renaturing naviglio-martesana 2020 28 flow: regeneration of porto di mare 2020 36 commune: redefining boundaries 2019 46
professional projects
espiritu: renovation of the up law library 2019 54 malcolm: renovation of the up law theater 2018 60 pearl: residential condominium interior 2018 66
architectural & documentary photography
italy: milan and florence 74 homebase.ph: comfort in color & pastel in place 76 manila: museum of natural history & metropolitan theater 78
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personal
nina camille pilapil 26 january 1994
ninapilapil@gmail.com +39 327 7971913 stradone farnese n.19 piacenza, italy 29121
education
msc in sustainable architecture and landscape design politecnico di milano, september 2019 - december 2021 current average: 29.86 / 30 bachelor of science in architecture university of the philippines, 2010 - 2015 leadership award, 2015
digital advanced
intermediate basic beginner
autocad, sketchup, lumion, photoshop, lightroom microsoft office ( word, excel, powerpoint ) indesign, illustrator, premiere pro, vray revit, qgis, after effects, rhino open studio, definite software
manual hand drafting, physical model-making, photography languages
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Filipino (native), English (native), Italian (basic A2)
professional
registered and licensed philippine architect professional regulatory board, june 2017 - present office of the campus architect architectural designer for the college of law, full-time university of the philippines, quezon city, march 2018 - july 2019
ivatan houses architectural conservation conditions survey architectural documentation report production, project-based remote working, may 2018
g. limgenco arkitekto associate architect, full-time san juan city, philippines, july 2016 - february 2018 st. anne parish church architectural conservation conditions survey architectural documentation report production, project-based remote working, october 2017
den llanos dee photography studio photographer and editor, part-time san juan city, philippines, september 2017 - february 2018
foreign service buildings design excellence program architectural designer and research project assistant, project-based national engineering center, quezon city, july 2015 - july 2016
united coconut planters bank as-built documentation team, project-based makati city, november 2014 - february 2015
adrianse group philippines, inc. architectural and interior design intern, full-time makati city, philippines, june - july 2014
extracurricular
introduction to sustainable living college of law, up diliman, speaker, april 2019
mapping social systems workshop by fancis halsall and kelsey o’brien participant, january 2015 revitalizing old downtowns - heritage conservation summit 2014 participant, october 2014 university of the philippines architecture student council fifth year representative, 2014-2015 global young leaders and students assembly participant, november 2013
university of the philippines architecture forum (organization) chairperson, 2012-2013, internals committee director, 2011-2012
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faro spignon:
living lightly on water Landscape Design Studio, 1st Semester 2020/21 Prof. Matteo Poli, Prof. Nahid Vatanpour Individual Evaluation: 30 laude / 30 The project is a self-sufficient house located in the Venice lagoon. Attention is given to how the intervention affects the existing structure and its possible effects on the lagoon ecosystem at different scales. The relationship of the house with its environment, especially in relation to rising sea levels and climate change, require specific responses that take into consideration the required program, responsible design, and use of resources. A recording of the final presentation can be viewed at bit.ly/farospignon-video.
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Sterna albifrons Sturnus vulgaris Suaeda maritima Sylvia atricapilla Tamarix gallica Tapes philippinarum Ta[aacm/9c0a(e Theba pisana Thinopyrum pycnanthum Tringa totanus Turdus merula Typha latifolia Typha angustifolia Ulva lactuca Ve[be0a9c0a(a Xanthium italicum Zostera noltii Zosterisessor ophiocephalus
deep artificial canals of large ship traffic lagoon channels subtidal sediment of the lagoon seabed subtidal sediment dominated by marine angiosperms fish catching and breeding
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considerations
above sun, moon, climate, temperature, winds surface transportation, accessibility, tides, flora below currents, marine life, seabed, waste
life cycle birth analysis, design, conception
life construction, intended use death vs. rebirth demolition vs. disassembly and reuse
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mestre venice porto di lido
faro spignon casone prime poste
casone barenon
ottagono alberoni porto di malamocco
san pietro in volta
porto di chioggia
macro scale
meso scale
micro scale
inclusion of project sites in educational and tourist itineraries to promote knowledge of local culture and raise awareness on environmental issues
implementation of environmental interventions like seagrass transplanting to the immediate surroundings of the site
consideration of sustainable local materials, building construction methods, and existing systems in the venetian lagoon
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seagrass species Cymodocea nodosa, Zostera noltii, Zostera marina
seagrass transplanting To align with the concept of sustainability and adaptability, the existing structures were maximized to serve new purposes. The bathymetry of the seabed as well as the proximity of the site to fishing areas provides opportunities for environmental interventions to aid in the restoration and mitigation of the ecosystem of the Venetian lagoon. Studies have shown that the most common seagrass around the site is Zostera marina with a transplanting survival rate of 76-86% (Curiel et al. 2002) and that the presence of seagrass meadows enhances the ecological status and habitat functionality for fish (Scapin et al. 2016).
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1 existing bricks 2 cross laminated timber 3 quercus robus roof shingles 4 glass with good u-value 5 bricks to maintain historical architectural character but easily distinguishable from existing 6 bolts for joineries
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southwest summer solstice
equinox
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water levels + 0.35 m current average acqua alta
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+ 1.00 m predicted 2050 acqua alta
+ 1.94 m highest recorded acqua alta
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solar energy harvesting and power supply
rain water collection using historical venetian cistern
food supply through fishing and seasonal vegetable gardens
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protection from harsh winds and natural ventilation
ecosystem preservation through seagrass transplanting
wood burner for sustainable thermal comfort and heating
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invasive landscapes:
strategies for the city of cremona Landscape Representation and Modelling, 1st Semester 2020/21 Prof. Alessandro Bianchi, Prof. Giovanna Sona Group Evaluation: 30 / 30 In order to rekindle the environmental sensitivity to the landscape of Cremona, this project proposes interventions that act as triggers for the peri-urban system that will reconnect its users, not just with the production, but with the land itself. The intention is to entice users to consume the landscape as both a productive and aesthetic one– creating and branching up ecological components linking rural and urban, natural and built. This project was developed in collaboration with Oriola Alhasa, Glen Carlo Canlas, Anashwara Jayakumar, Mariya Hamada, Fabiola Mogrovejo, Sri Vidya Mushty, Prathyusha Ravichandran, and Ranjana Siva.
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province of cremona administrative limits street network vineyards orchards vegetable gardens arable lands rice fields urban parks meadows and grasslands forest areas nurseries rivers and channels
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natural environment
flowerbeds, trees, gardens, meadows, woods, water elements
manmade environment
cascine, historical places, cultivated meadows, uncultivated pasture, floodplain
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natural environment isolated trees tree-lined street water elements agricultural area crop formations uncultivated pastures alfalfa soft wheat sorghum grain ryegrass corn silage urban parks particular formations forests
circulation infrastructure vehicular circulation cycle circulation pedestrian circulation road junctions vehicle pathway cycle pathway pedestrian pathway
built & natural landmarks abandoned building cascine historical marker historical activity piazza religious site historical venue cultural site historical shop recreational sites urban park
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improvement of the connectivity of historical landmarks and cultural centers as green soft mobility pathways
development of community gardens; regeneration of agricultural fields and renaturalization of the river
outward expansion of the riparian area to interconnect with the urban parks and rural landscape
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01 | giardini papa giovani
urban | stronger urban - rural relationship
02 | piazza stradivari
urban | permeable pavement and urban furniture
03 | cascina via boscone
urban - rural | conserve biodiversity and cascina
04 | canal renaturalization
urban - rural | terramesh and water management
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05 | shared street vision
urban - rural | pedestrian over motorized circulation
06 | sense of direction
urban - rural | bioswales along main promenade
07 | continuous river path
rural | continuity in public paths and space
08 | panoramic tower
rural | strengthen attraction to natural areas
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equilibrio:
renaturing naviglio martesana Urban and Environmental Landscape Design Studio, 2nd Semester 2019/20 Prof. Fabiano Lemes, Prof. Emanuela Torrigiani Group Evaluation: 30 laude / 30 The project focused on systematic interactions between built and natural systems around the site. Starting with a larger scale analysis of Milan and its future development with particular focus on the Milan-Cortina axis, then zooming into the pre-determined area of intervention, and finally using analyses to select a final site and strategy for the project. The project followed the framework of a green-blue strategy taking into consideration selected sustainable development goals and ecosystem services then applying appropriate nature-based solutions on the final site. This project was developed in collaboration with Sandra Cornolti, Fernanda Furuya, Davide Montanari, and Felipe Ochoa-Gomez.
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Using the Sustainable Development Goals by the United Nations (UN), two main challenges to addressed were selected. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Living Planet Report was used to select the most relevant ecosystem services to address the chosen challenges. The Nature Based Solutions (NBS) Catalogue by colleagues at the Politecnico di Milano were used select applicable actions at different scales of intervention. The NBS were continuously narrowed down according to the applicable scales of interventions.
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The following NBS were integrated into the multi-scale project: green roofs, green walls and productive facades, tree-lined streets, shade provided by vegetation, hedge and wet biotopes, flood plains, infiltration strips and meadows, water harvesting and groundwater infiltration, beehive gardens and facilities for birds and fauna, sensory gardens, urban flower fields, urban fruit trees, and community gardens.
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masterplan and focus area
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horizontal axes
connecting river piazzas
sensory garden amphitheater public piazza
welcome center
contemplative leisure area
obeservation tower
open areas
workshops
community garden
public piazza public piazza
native forest
urban fruit trees
location plan
amphitheater
workshops
public piazza & welcome center
sensory garden & lambro paths
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welcome center and main piazza
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sensory gardens
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flow:
regeneration of porto di mare Urban and Landscape Regeneration Studio, 2nd Semester 2019/20 Prof. Paola Branduini, Prof. Paolo Debiaggi, Prof. Paco Meliá Group & Individual Evaluation: 30 / 30 The project is located in the historical area of Porto di Mare in Milan. The objective of the project is to work with different scales for the urban regeneration of the historical site with the principles of sustainability. Special focus was given on the presence of tangible and intangible heritage elements and larger scale ecological and environmental considerations. This project was completed with the collaboration of Lizet Bonilla-Grajales, Glen Carlo Canlas, Fernanda Furuya, Alejandra Mondragon-Rascon, and Sumaita Tahseen.
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porto di mare | diachronic & synchronic maps 1888, 1914, 1961, 2018
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cascina carpana | diachronic & synchronic maps 1722, 1946, 1990, 2018
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infrastructure
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landscape
building
Different elements of the landscape and how they interact as a system were analyzed. This included infrastructure, settlements, agriculture, vegetation, hydrography, and orography. Then, a secondary analysis was done on the sociocultural and heritage aspects as a major consideration for the regeneration of this area.
A pixel concept was developed taking elements from the existing landscape and further enhancing the bufferzone character of the site. The architectural program was placed onto the pixel concept in the masterplan.
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primary path secondary path gathering space multipurpose open space kids playground contemplative leisure area amphitheater sloped green space
amphitheater
gathering space
contemplative leisure area
primary path
secondary path
tertiary path
foot path
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community farms
food forest
food forest ecological corridor
natural forest park sensory garden water pond small-scale community farms water ponds & channels
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natural forest park
tree edge
sensory garden
vegetation color palette
facade of main building and gallery
front facade (view from via san dionigi)
cascina carpana piazza and main building
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commune:
redefining boundaries Architectural Design Studio, 1st Semester 2019/20 Prof. Karin Hofert, Prof. Marta Dell’Ovo Group Evaluation: 30 laude / 30 The program of this project focuses on the developement of a new prison typology: an open prison. It was designed with the intention to promote the reintegration of nonviolent inmates into society with the creation of shared spaces that encourage social interaction and collaboration as well as large open spaces that could be used for leisure and meditation, all while maintaining the order and structure required by a prison system. This project was developed with the collaboration of Fernanda Furuya and Felipe OchoaGomez. An introduction video can be viewed at bit.ly/commune-video and the multicriteria analysis can be read at bit.ly/commune-mca.
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The project site is located on the hills of Pedralbes, a portion of Collserola National Park in Barcelona, Spain. In the process of making a critical reading of the site, a comparative analysis was made between the urban typology development of Barcelona and the different typologies of prison systems. The sketches above illustrate the following analogies: the medieval city vs. an enclosed prison system both with perimetral points of view, the ensanche cerda symbolizing the modern city vs. a panoptic prison with a central point of view, and lastly, the occupation of Collserola vs. the development of our open prison project on sloping topography. On the right is an illustration of the different systems analyzed for a comprehensive understanding of the site: green areas, infrastructure and land use, transportation and mobility, built and open spaces, and natural environment.
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public piazza pocket spaces main orchard
contemplative space main green axis terrace
meeting points
outdoor seating
exercise spaces
pocket orchards
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guest houses
housing unit
sociocultural building external facade
sociocultural building internal facade
workshop building
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espiritu:
renovation of the up law library Professional Work as Architectural Designer, 2019 5th Floor, Espiritu Hall, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City Design, Coordination, Contract Documents for Government Procurement and Bidding This project was closely coordinated with the Head Librarian of the College of Law of the University of the Philippines- Diliman, the premier law school of the Philippines. Several meetings and layout revisions were made to ensure the most efficient way to accommodate the end-users as well as the library staff. The primary users of the area are Bar Examination Reviewees both from within the institution and guests. An additional consideration is the refurbishment of the iconic solihiya chairs and the structural limitations of the building.
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floor plan
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reflected ceiling plan
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view 1 sociocultural building internal facade
view 2 view upon entry
view 4 reading area
view 5 view from rear
view 7 view of window area
view 8 outside of discussion roo
view 10 information / librarians area
view 11 common accessible res
view 3 reading area and collection
view 6 view from reading area
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view 9 inside discussion room
stroom
view 12 pantry / staff storage
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malcolm:
renovation of the up law theater Professional Work as Architectural Designer, 2019 Malcolm Hall Theater, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City Design, Coordination, Contract Documents for Government Procurement and Bidding This project was coordinated with the Project Manager and Dean of the College of Law of the University of the Philippines- Diliman. Funding was partly provided by a private donor and partly covered by government funding. This became a major consideration in terms of project scope in design and budget. Careful coordination with suppliers, contractors, donors, and end-users was needed for the development of this project.
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pearl:
residential condominium interior Professional Work as Freelance Architect, 2018 Tower B, The Pearl Place, Pearl Drive, Ortigas City, Philippines Design, Construction Drawings, Furniture Detailing, Coordination The project is a bachelor pad for a young professional. The client wanted both the ruggedness of industrial materials and the warmth of wood. Because the space is a minimum 18 sqm studio apartment, the client requested for customized furniture to suit his needs– with enough shelving for display and drawers for storage. Aside from the detailed construction and furniture drawings, electrical and lighting plans were also produced for compliance with the building administrator.
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Manila Bay Philippines, April 2018
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litrato:
architectural & documentary photography Freelance Photographer Equipment: Canon 6D, 50mm 1.8, 24-70mm 2.8, 17-40mm 4.0 Software: Lightroom, Photoshop An interest in photography began in high school and has been pursued it as a hobby since then. It is practiced both for fun during travels or documentation of daily life. It has also become a secondary source of income from freelance projects and a brief part-time stint in a small studio. There has been a wide range of experiences from products, portraits, events, architecture, interiors, travel, and general documentation. More photos can be found on the Instagram account: @ninapilapil.
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Piazza del Duomo Milan, February 2020
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Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio Florence, January 2020
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Comfort in Color homebase.ph, September 2018
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Pastel in Place homebase.ph, August 2018
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National Museum of Natural History Manila, April 2019
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Metropolitan Theater Clean-up Drive Manila, December 2015
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