A collection of projects from 2012-2023

PO R T F O L I O

OLESJA LAMI’S WORK PORTFOLIO A collection of projects extended from 2012-2023 covering, architecture design, interior design, environmental & sustainability with a focus on daylighting, urban design & competitions.

TEATERLADA ST: LARS LUND

Office FOJAB Role: project architect, projects detailing, conceptual phase.

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Project name: Teaterlada Project status: Conceptual phase Location: St: Lars, Lund Year: 2022

Theatre in a barn started as an investigation project assigned by the municipality of Lund. This project had the following as pillars of design: preservation of the barn dating from 1600; creation of a flexible theatre stage; interaction with the landscape and surrounding; and acupunctual interventions that improve the quality of the space and building in itself.

The barn went such into a process of transformation where minimal changes were applied into the façade, roof and main entrance.

In the interior the changes were radical, where the space was divided into three floors and could host the theatre stage and services in function to that, offices, workshop areas and cafeterias. The barn was transformed into a lively artistic hub on the outskirts of Lund.

2022-07-20

Project type Culture

A Theatre and a Barn: two ambiances, flexible, spacious, full of poetry, soul and simple beauty.

Architecture Projects

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2022-07-20

Olesja Lami Visualizations: Entrance on the main hall, an acupunctual intervention and the overall changes on the façade.

Architecture Projects

Plan view: Top view of the ground floor showing the accessibility for the audience and the actors. The theatre is a flexible space that changes forms according to different theatrical concepts.

2022-07-20

Olesja Lami Photograph: Image of the model built in plywood sheets and thin cardboard.

Architecture Projects

Technical drawing and renderings: Horizontal section view of the barn detailing the theatre stage, actor’s private spaces and the office spaces.

Visualisation (from top right) staff office, entrance atrium, medium theatre stage layout and large theatre stage layout.

Architecture Projects

OLIVE RESIDENCE

2014-03-15

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2014-03-15

Olesja Lami Project name: Olive Residence Project status: Designed Location: Puglia, Italy Year: 2013

Architecture Projects

Project type Private housing

Olive Residence, is a project developed for a private client, located in the heart of Puglia.

The location, landscape, colours, history, culture and heritage drove the architectural design.

The southern part of Italy has a great influence of the Arab architecture, especially the white-egg colour dominating the façades. As an ode to the architectural heritage, white engulfs gently the villa and emphasizes the contrast in-between the landscape and architecture.

Architecture Projects

VIP SALOTTI SHOWROOM

2015-09-20

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Project name: VIP Salotti Showroom Project status: Completed Location: Vlorë, Albania Year: 2015 Own Office Role: project architect, projects detailing, project manager, construction site manager

The showroom, located by the highway, outside the coastal city of Vlora in Albania, is designed as a landmark to be appreciated from the road and surrounded by corn fields. Its façade choice follows the properties of the material, where a network of aluminium profiles and cladding, reflect light differently during the day creating the impression of a dynamic building.

The second element, atrium, is a space that twists towards the sky ending with a box cupola. The elevator and stairs, located inside the atrium, become strong architecture elements dominating the void.

The third element, structure, is treated as an indoor façade.

Olesja Lami 2015-09-20

Project type Architecture Design

Architecture Projects

The design is focused on three main elements: material, atrium and structure. These concepts are reinterpreted and mark key moments for the building design.

Olesja Lami 2015-09-20

Photographs right: Photo of the showroom exposing the design of the industrial roof.

Architecture Projects

Photographs left: Photos of the atrium during construction work.

Olesja Lami 2015-09-20

Plan view: Top view of the ground floor.

The plan is split in two parts, the showroom area and the storage area. The entrance hall is located inside an atrium, together with the stairs and elevator.

The storage area has direct access from the lorries which load the products.

Architecture Projects

3D visualizations: Detail of the steel structure and façade rendering.

Interior Design Projects

MIA ORGANIC

2014-03-15

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Project name: MIA Organic Project status: Completed Location: Tirana, Albania Year: 2015 Own Office Role: project architect, projects detailing, project manager, construction site manager

MIA Organic, was a start up business idea which sold local organic food produce, aimed to promote local Albanian products and support the small farmers and meat purveyors.

The business idea was the starting point for developing the brand and the space design.

The stylized shape of a house, started from the outside and extended inside the space as a roof structure hanging from the ceiling.

The overall furniture design, floor and wall details are kept on a neutral wooden finish, meanwhile the rest of the surfaces are painted in white.

This was the first pop up store, which paved the way to a chain of stores and eventually the development of MIA farm.

Olesja Lami 2014-03-15

Project type Architecture Design, Interior Design

Interior Design Projects

MIA had a strong feeling of authenticity and home, which was reflected on the main architectural gesture, the entrance of the shop.

Olesja Lami 2014-03-15

Photographs right: Detail of the ceiling and entrance door.

Interior Design Projects

Photographs left: Up: details of the indoor furniture.

Down: Entrance

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

Office FOJAB

2019-2023

Project name: Daylighting and other environmental questions Project status: Finished Location: Sweden Year: 2019 - 2023

As a daylighting and environmental specialist my role was extended on different phases and scales of projects. I have worked closely with building design, starting from the urban scale and going into the small scale (room design). My experince covered from technical work to project management for daylighting and thermal comfort matters. As well an important task was project certification according to BREEAM and Miljöbyggnad.

This experience has given my an extended portfolio of more than 70 projects where I was involved on different stages of design and scale.

Environment & Sustainability

Project type Environment and sustainability

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Olesja Lami 2019-2023

Client and project size: 1. Heimstaden, NCC approx. 220 000 m2; 750 apartments, 28 stories 2. JM AB; 20 000 m2 3. Akademiska Hus; 2500 m2 4. Skanska; approx 65 hectare; 500 housing buildings 5. Riksbygg, Stena Fastigheter 12 300 m2, 150 apartments

Environment & Sustainability

Project name (from left to right): 1. Kronprinsen, Malmö 2. Docks, Malmö 3. Kv. Handsken, Lund 4. Bunkeflostrand, Malmö 5. Masthuggskajen, Göteborg

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Environment & sustainability

01 vertical sky component analysis 02 daylight factor calculation and optimization 03 sunlight hours within a room 04 sunlight hours on the public space and sunlight hours on the façade 05 sunlight and shadow studies 06 calculations of g-value, glass types and shading system, overall project optimizations, parametric studies.

2019-2023

Images: Technical skills from city scales to housing blocks, and room parametric investigation. (from left to right)

Architecture & Urban Design

EUROPAN 17 CIRCULAR SHIFT

2023-07-25

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Project name: Circular Shift, Grensen a playground for experimentation Project status: Competition Location: Trondheim, Norway Year: 2023

EUROPAN 17 CIRCULAR SHIFT

Collaborators: M.Sula

Sustainable design choices and interventions prioritize circularity, with regenerative, green, and innovative principles envisioned to foster inclusive and positive place attachments in the renovated spaces.

The project goes beyond physical transformation; it fosters a deeper connection between the living and working on-site community and the surrounding non-human environment. By integrating circular strategies, the hub aims to thrive sustainably, caring for both human and non-human inhabitants, and the environment, while sharing spaces, resources, data, and knowledge among a resilient community.

Olesja Lami 2023-07-25

Project type Architecture & Urban design

Architecture & Urban Design

The CIRCULAR SHIFT is a visionary concept for the new Grensen neighbourhood, centred around sustainability, circularity, and climate protection. The project aims to create a hub that fosters collaboration and synergy among various Stakeholders.

Image left: Above: Diagrams of project implementation.

Below: Retrofitting the old buildings Image right: Depiction of the modular Warehouse, a circular building.

Olesja Lami 2023-07-25 Architecture & Urban Design

This project covers a wide rage of implementation, from restoration to the development of new buildings following strictly materials reuse and sustainability. A big focus is given as well to the urban design and the creation of a network of public spaces that promote urban farming, edible green corridors and natural habitants for the local flora and fauna. The new buildings does not only promote sustainable and circular ideas, but are consistent changeable space that shift according to the program offering events for both students and locals. Grensen is transformed into the hub that promotes new ideas and becomes a new heart for Trondheim.

Urban Design

HYBRID STUDENT CITY

2015-06-15

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Office StudioArch4, ALN Architects

2015-06-15

Project name: Hybrid student city Project status: Competition, Second Runner-up Location: Tirana, Albania Year: 2015

The Hybrid Student City, is a urban development of the old student campus in Tirana. This project is tackling two different aspects: revitalization of the old dormitories; and proposal of new building blocks from dormitories to conference halls and recreational centers. The revitalization of each typology of dormitories is different, from changes room layouts to the proposal of new accessibility plans.

The unifying element of this project is the introduction of common areas on each building that provide a network of functions 200m in reach for the students, working together to create needed services for a healthy and happy student life.

Images (from top-right): Examples of restauration; examples of new typologies; and example of layout improvement.

Urban Design

Project type Urban design

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The hybridization strategy will contribute on the addition of new necessary programs and the creation of mix typologies. We create a city within a city, where locals and students create the community and where students characterize the new society.

2015-06-15

Olesja Lami Image right: Add-on, the addition of common areas within the existing buildings.

The new spaces are dedicated to study rooms, swimming pools, gyms, kitchenet, cafeterias etc.

Urban Design

Image left: Above: Render from a student housing rooftop, new campus.

Below: Render of the new recreational center and conference hall of the campus.