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Ecomuseum in Balangero, Torino Ideas Competition The asbestos quarry in Balangero had been the largest one in Europe till 1990, when it was closed because the European Union has banned all use of asbestos and extraction, manufacture and processing of asbestos products, because the inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause serious illnesses. The closure affected the entire territory around. The population of the towns near the quarry wasn’t anymore allowed to cross the site; a kind of forbidden giant hole between the mountain comunities, which started swallowing life, economy, nature and hope. The asbestos fibers are so thin that they can be inhaleted causing lung cancer and mesothelioma. These fibers are still few centimeters under the soil surface. The aim of the competition was to revitalize the area, creating an ecomuseum that would make use of the charming landscape characterized by the quarry lake, the terrace steps and the sorrounding mountains.
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The main objectives of the project were: not to affect further on the already corrupt territory, and at the same time trying to figure it out how to restore the sorrounding popolation to their rights, Therefore, we decided to define
the reclaimed area as a common : “resources that are owned in common or shared between or among communities populations�. While the site of the quarry was meant to be use for touristic purpose, but instead of creating a
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structure with a great impact, we ended up drawing a system of foggy paths, where the possible asbestos dust, generated by the transit, would be neutralized by the water vapour.
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_ AsbestosPath NebulizationScheme
Dust naturally present in the air or as a result of productive processes
The nebulization system generates high concentration of nebulized water drops ( dim.10 micron) with attraction behaviour for PM10, or smaller, particles
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The surface-active liquids cover the dust particles, increasing the mass and letting them fall down to the ground
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Climbing gym, Lignano, Udine architectural project Politecnico di Torino prof. Stefano Pujatti Lignano is a turistic city in the north of Italy, facing the Adriatic sea. A big problem is represented by the strong wind which, during the winter season, slaps the coast and in order to protect the promenade and the houses from the progress of the sand it is required the use of wooden panels. Dealing with this problem it was suggested to create a varied waterfront masterplan with irregular shape and different heights, protecting the city from the wind and evocating the aspect of the sand dunes present infront of pine forest, at the border of the town. The last part of this waterfront become a climbing gym, using the inclined walls as surfaces for the activities. One side will be entirely closed, sea side, while the other will be composed by a glazing facade, bringing the memory to the archetype of a cave.
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material experimentation Massachusetts Institute of Technology MediaLab _ Mediated Matter Group prof. Neri Oxman Starting from an intense fascination for the blowing glass process, I wondered how to combine this traditional method with an architectural aspect. The first one exploits the characteristics of glass (high viscosity, great malleability), but it becomes problematic once it is transferred on a larger size; the latter requests flat surfaces and a specific mold for each of the single shapes that we want to create within them. Once this connection is established, would be possible to imagine a customized industrial production of inflated windows, where the naked beauty of glass is brought it out by the swellings and by the visual effects reflected on the surface. The project involved a thorough knowledge of the material properties and, of course, of the manufacturing processes.
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In collaboration with the glass lab, we experimented different way as such : inflation with fiberfrax paper, core mold, inflation with sand blasting, vacuum/ inflation. These processes are more flexible than the slumping method used to curve the glass, in fact, they
employ bidimensional elements instead of bulky and expensive molds. The inflated parts can be connected through channels generating a complex system. Discovering new methods to inflate float glass panes would allow to invent multiple functions for a
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glass facade. For example : hydroponic cultivation, hot-water heating, windows neon lighting. Furthermore connecting this processes with specific shapes it is possible to increase the strenght of the panels, and as a result of this it is possible to use thinner layers.
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_ InFlatAbleGlass HydroponicWindow _ Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil. Terrestrial plants may be grown with their roots in the mineral nutrient solution only. Since the Inflatable process is able to define complex shapes connected through channels, would be possible to create a continuous-flow solution culture, where the nutrient solution constantly flows past the roots.
AlgalPhotosynthesis _ Nearly all algae have photosynthetic machinery ultimately derived from the Cyanobacteria, and so produce oxygen as a by-product of photosynthesis. Algae are also highly regarded because are able to convert light and a low energy carbon source (often CO2) into more useful higher-energy products such as hydrocarbon fuels (algae biomass). The project exploits this photosynthetic behaviour of the algae, flowing inside the facade system, generating an auto purificated building. Secondly the waste product would be represented by algae biomass (biofuel).
Oxygen Biofuel Treated water
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material experimentation Massachusetts Institute of Technology MediaLab _ Mediated Matter Group Harvard University Wyss Institute prof. Neri Oxman - Benjamin Hatton An interdisciplinary approach can lead to inspiring suggestions. CapillarySkin, for example, was developed from a method used for cooling testers in biological laboratories. Exploiting the properties of PDMS, a silicon-based organic polymer, it was possible to create a series of micro channels with particular patterns, where tinted dye was let pass through. The silicon layer can be attached to a glass surface with an high frequency generator, and become a “second skin�. After this process, it was tested the light transmission depending on the different color passing through the channels and the change of temperature on the glass surface. This method can be applied in the architectural field with a remarkable aesthetic effect, creating moving patterns and mixing different color. 17
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EthyleneGlycol LightTransmission : 0.8
ColoredWater LightTransmission : 0.75
TitaniumDioxide TIO2 LightTransmission : 0.6
CarbonBlack LightTransmission : 0.5
Optical transmittance control & Air Purification system _ Depending on the dye’s colour, and its combinations, flowing inside the millichannels, it would be possible to control the amount of light passing through the window. As much darker become the colour as less light can pass; the fluid would follow the pattern generated inside the PDMS, creating a decorated facade changing its intensity during the different
hours of the day. Furthermore it was possible to test a drop in temperature within the beneath glass surface, thanks to the liquid flow. This would allow a lower heat transmission during the hot season. The combination with the Inflatable glass, gave the opportunity to obtain a complex system, where the macrochannels inside
the glass plates are used as means for the phosynthetic process made by algae. The mixture of algae, water and carbon dioxide can flows around the glass system and grows the algal biomass. Once this process has beared the maximum amount of oxygen it would be possible to let the liquid pass inside the PDMS, which is gas permeable, and release the oxygen.
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PolydimethylsiloxanePDMS O2Permeability : 60 cm3*cm/ (s*cm2*cmHg)
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material experimentation Monolithic - exploring versatility Concrete Design Competition Valerio Olgiati Starting from a simple question, why can’t concrete (structural part) and polyurethane ( insulating part) stay together? Intrigued by the “living� activity experienced by both of this construction materials during their hardening phase, I explored this particular moment when they are interacting in a common essence. It was very interesting study how from a common liquid state they become two completely different elements. The first one hard and resistant, the second one soft and docile, but still the junction, once they harden, between them is so strong that they are impossible to split mechanically. The most problematic thing was how to control them while they are liquid, infact, spray polyurethane foam tends to grow 50 times its original volume in few seconds, while concrete is still steady.
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Memory Of a Liquid Essence _ The mixture became controllable when it was introduced a metal grid; this allows to stop the polyurethane foam growth on top, while the concrete pressure gave an uniform shape to the insulating
layer on the lateral sides. The metal grid is folded in order to create a continuous line of polyurethane after the following castings. The next step was to generate dif-
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ferent type walls. Deciding to use two layers of polyurethane gave me the idea of an expandabe layer of concrete in between, the width of which depends on the loads that the wall has to carry.
_ CurriculumVitae Federico Mazzolini_ Federico was born in Viterbo, 1 June 1985, at the age of three he moved to Morocco where he lived until 1991. Back in Italy he began his studies in Viterbo, and then continued in Pisa, Turin and Istanbul. He is currently in Boston developing a project at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in collaboration with prof. Neri Oxman.
CONTACT 515 Beacon street Boston, MA U.S.A. tel: +1 857 207 5201 email: nkosy@windowslive.com web: badabong.org
EDUCATION
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1999 - 2004
Scientific High School P. Ruffini - Viterbo
2004 - 2005
University of Pisa Faculty of Biology
Undergraduate program, registration department of marine biology
2005 - 2008
Polytechnic University of Turin Faculty of Architecture Bachelor’ s degree Architecture for the project, II Faculty
2008 - 2009
Polytechnic University of Turin Faculty of Architecture Master program, registration Architecture (construction), I Faculty
2009 - 2010
Istanbul Technical University Faculty of Architecture Master program, Erasmus Architecture
2011 - 2012
Massachusetts Institute of Technology MediaLab MediatedMatter group Research Assistant
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_ CurriculumVitae
WORKSHOP 2007
Architecture in movement RIEAch, Bern, Switzerland curator : Guy Lafranchi Looking for an architecture without fixed rules, where the gesture follows the movement’s impetus. The creation of a trail for free runners involves the project of a structure with a strong emotional tension.
2008
Athens Architecture Workshop Athens curator : Aires Mateus architects Seven sites have been chosen for the purposes of this workshop, located between the ancient and the 19th century areas of the city center. The objective of the workshop was to attribute an identity and scale to these sites and to inquire through the design process their hidden potential.
2009
Experimenting with concrete Polytechnic University of Turin curator : prof. Stefano Pujatti Exploring the material capacities was the purpose of this workshop. The position near the sea side was the only bond. The result was a waterproof concrete, thanks to the layer created on the surface by the suction of resin mixed with concrete during the liquid phase.
COMPETITIONS Monolithic : exploring versatility Concrete design competition curator : Valerio Olgiati
2010
Inventing a new kind of concrete that could express the concept of monolithic. The final work was a concrete both with structural and insulating qualities, given by the two main materials (concrete and polyurethane).
2011
Requalification of a mining s ite Balangero, Turin Ideas competition The project site of Balangero was the largest quarry of asbestos in Europe, since 1992 has been abandoned. The project involves the construction of an eco-museum through “non-built” architectural interventions.
2011
Movi’nUP Ministry for Assets and Cultural Activities Association of Young Italian Artists AWARDED
WORK EXPERIENCES 2008
Municipality of Turin, Technical office Turin TRAINEE Cataloguing archive documents
2010
Studyo Galata - Istanbul TRAINEE ARCHITECT Proposal and const. drwgs residential complex in Cengelkoy, Istanbul
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LANGUAGES WRITTEN
SPOKEN
English
advanced
advanced
Italian
mother tongue
mother tongue
Spanish
intermediate
advanced
Turkish
beginner
intermediate
INFORMATICS SKILLS
AutoCad, Photoshop, Illustrator, 3d studio max, Indesign, SketchUp pro, Rhino, Grasshopper. Related with this programs, I’m also able to use machines as such: 3d printer, lasercutter , milling machine, Vynil cutter.
ARTISTIC SKILLS
I draw manually on the board in architectural perspective and free hand, I developed a great interest using alternative materials and acrylic paint in sculpture and painting. Knowledge about cinematographic techniques (size of shot, editing device, lighting).
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