Portfolio I QĂŤndrim Begisholli
It’s me! I Qëndrim Begisholli
Curriculum Vitae Qëndrim Begisholli
About Me
Work Experience
Name: Qëndrim Begisholli, Born: Aigle VD, Switzerland 06.26.1996 Citizenship: Kosovar Lived Abroad: 5 years in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada KAF [ Kosovo Architecture Foundation ]
Intern Architect. Jan-Aug.2016 Schematics, Urban Street Analysis, 3D Modeling, Public space propositions, Visualization, Presentations of Proposal.
The Getty Foundation, Kosovo National Library “Rapid Condition Assessment”
Workshop. 26/30.Sep.2016 Contributed/Participated to the rapid condition assessment of the Kosovo National Library Which was organized by the Kosovo Architecture Foundation (KAF) supported by modern icon. The Getty Foundation. Where I participated in documentation, building condition assessment. Reports and gained new practical methods/skills at approaching a project.
”Modernism in Ferizaj 1960-1990” Exhibition Book Designer & Head of Graphics. 2016-2017
Municipality of Ferizaj, Architecture Dept. Intern Architect, Worked on Ferizaj City Cinema, 1 month, 2015
The Cambridge School [ Kosovo ] English Teacher, 1 term, 2014-2015
Education
Politecnico di Milano - M.Sc. In Architecture: Building Architecture Milano, Italy, 2017-Pres.
UBT- University of Business and Technology - B.Sc. In Architecture Ferizaj, Kosovo, BSc.Arch.2013-2017
Languages
Software Skills English: Native / Bilingual Albanian: Native / Bilingual Italian: Beginner A1
Contact
Personal Website
https://www.qendrimbegisholli.com
ISSU
https://issuu.com/qendrimbegisholli
Qendrim.Begisholli@gmail.com
Telephone Number ITA +39 3299 426 320
References available upon request.
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Portfolio I QĂŤndrim Begisholli
Contents
Observatory Houses Competition...............................................................01 Hotel & Conference Center Bachelor Thesis Project..................................07 Railway Station Architectural Complex Construction Studio 1...................13 IY Sustainable Tower Evolo 2019 Skyscraper Competition ........................21
01 I Observatory Houses, Italy
Observatory Houses
Roccascalegna, Italy YAC Competition, Finalist, Team BKMS, 2017 Group Work [5 members] The challenge of this project was to preserve and increase the existing values of the architecture and nature of the city of Roccascalegna, therefore the entire project was conceptualized around the idea of serving to these two important potentials of the area. The program of the observatory houses, similarly as the urban structure of the village, is spread in a grid, elevated from the ground, to protect the existing vegetation and not disturb the wildlife existing on the hill, below the fortress. The grid is a light, modular structure which does not require excavations of the ground, fulfilling the most important ethic of intervention in architectural heritage – reversibility of the intervention. The new intervention stays quiet without interfering with resonance of the fortress as a non-invasive approach but in contrary it complies with its history and story. The accessibility to the fortress of Roccascalegna, besides the preserved, existing routes are created through new added ramps which are extended parallel to the fortress, providing new perspective points towards the castles’ structure and surrounding nature which could not be experienced previously. The added value of architecture and nature (views) through journeys in the ramp will create the sense of meditation and spirituality for visitors. Moreover, the ramp path will solve the problem of accessibility to the castle with regard to age or disability. Intermediate plateaus were introduced during the path to provide tourists with viewpoints where they can enjoy the route and their individual perception and not just the final destination – the fortress. https://www.youngarchitectscompetitions.com/other-editions/ view/id/25#winners
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01 I Observatory Houses, Italy
The Grid Layout The grid itself and the order of observatory spaces were inspired by the tectonic order the village and their adaptation to the architecture of the castle. Moreover, simplicity of the architectural design is based on the idea of adapting to the existing structure and nature while quietly creating a symbiosis between the old and new. The houses are spread comfortably throughout the grid creating privacy for tourists staying for the nights. Special plateaus were introduced as space for campers to set their tents. The majority of observatory spaces are accessed from the ramps at the back leaving them with full view of the sky and the surrounding nature. Space inside the observation houses is plain, leaving the architecture take individual spiritual perception and give attention to the most important emotion – the stars and the sky. This relation is manifested with the presence of big openings and intermediate spaces such as big loggias and rooftops.
Top View of Master Plan
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Design Process
01. Grid emerging and reacting to the landscape.
02. Defining entry points for ramps and platforms.
03. Selecting areas of intervention and addition of home modules.
04. Placing Observatory Houses and the rest of the program within the site.
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Sky Lounge Main Entrance Platform Viewing Platform Gathering Space Apartments Houses Villa Swimming Pool Restaurant Telescope Platform
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01 I Observatory Houses, Italy
Observatory Apartments
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Perspective Overall View
Night Time Perspective View
Longitudinal Section
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02 I Hotel & Conference Center, Kosovo
Hotel & Conference Center
Zone Prishtina e re, PrishtinĂŤ, Kosovo Bachelor Thesis Project, 2017 Individual The thesis dealt with the designing of the new development district of New Prishtina or in Albanian “Prishtina e reâ€? where the master plan was done in a group of three and consisted of residential building and the hotel and conference center which was done in the theme and goal of setting a predominant conceptual and image for the new area and what it meant with the use of new parametric tools in creative , efficient and precise ways for the designing and optimizing of the project. Modules were used with a golden ratio proportion because of the building function as a hotel where each module would represent a room and also the wave nature of the facade would act as a performative feature in relation to the solar radiance and acoustic pollution in the area but also as a representation of the ever changing state in the rapid development that Prishtina and Kosovo in general is going through in the past decade reflected as dynamic moving units and a sense of conglomeration and coming together of the citizens and guests visiting the and population the new district.
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02 I Design Process & Master Plan
Design Process
Defining Volume from Context. The Hotel & Conference center in its geographical position and function causes some issues that need to be overcome so the building process takes these into consideration and breaks down some of the main steps and reasonings behind the shape. Creating the modular grid gives us flexibility in not only floor plan design of the standardized room sizes but also in the way the facade performs so the module extensions are in the form of a wave as a response to the solar radiance so that some modules are under the shade of the ones above accordingly and also the non linear traditional plane of the facade was changed to this “moving� one in order to dampen the noise pollution cause of the cars in the adjacent streets by diffusing the sound through the different pockets created by the modules.
Master Plan
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01. Creating modular grid.
02. Alteration with golden ratio.
03. Module extrusion according to acoustic.
04. Unzip for atrium and entrance opening.
05. Atrium opening.
06. Vegetation and promenade
Plan scheme, Section & Ground Floor Plan I 02
Plan Schemes
Section B-B of Main Hall & Atrium
Symmetry & Balance
Ground Floor Plan LEGEND:
1. Entrance 2. Vestibule 3. Security 4. Baggage Drop 5. Lobby 6. Reception 7. Information 8. Conference Hall 9. Cocktail 10. Administration 11. Coat room 12. Staff Kitchen 13. Auditorium 14. Depot 15. Vertical Circulation
16. Service Elevator 17. Depot 18. Locker rooms 19. Storage 20. Refrigerator room 21. Zone of food preparation 22. Dish washing zone 23. Bar 24. Lift piston 25. Self-service 26. Restaurant 27. W.C 28. Waiting Hall 29. Sound & Translation Room
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02 I GrassHopper Definition & Elevation
Grasshopper Model Definition Facade Modules LOD: 100
In this scheme of the GrassHopper tree/ definition, we can see the different groupings made up of different components which link to each other and to other groups with an input-output system which results in a reference mechanism that can be controlled parametrically to get the desired dimension of module composition of the desired facade that is responsive to the contextual conditions in the site.
Grasshopper Definition Creating the base for extrusion
Sliders for extrusion min & max dimension
South Elevation
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Stream of geometrical data and reference Frequency of repeating waves of modules
Creation of a Series for module alterations
Frequency of modules within wave
Creating a valid set list Final Output and rendering
Shifted indices on all data trees for final output of module extrusion
Construction Assembly & Longitudinal Section I 02
Module Construction Assembly
Facade Modules LOD: 100 Modules are constructed with steel frame in the front fixing the ETFE perforated layer on the window steel frame. The idea of the ETFE is to have this layer that reduces solar radiance to the indoor spaces for comfort and a visual dynamic trick for when the change of guests is reflected through room lights.
Glass Steel Frame Window
ETFE Perforated Panel
Steel Frame Fixture
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03 I Railway Station, Italy
Railway Station
Sesto San Giovanni, Milan, Italy Masters Course, Complex Construction Studio 1, 2018 Group Work [2 members] The project is conceived from going through the studies we have made of the site itself and how we could address some of the problems with railway stations, one of which was big crowds. So we thought if we had two bridges that simultaneously act as structural elements in themselves the frequency of pedestrian movement could be distributed efficiently and also would activate the public zones where the start and end of the two bridges would be. The two bridges are distinguished by function also by the envelope or lacking off. As there is one bridge that acts as a pedestrian bridge that is open 24hr where as the other bridge is closed in the night as it also has direct access to the underground metro. Between the arches there is a tensile cover which creates interesting spaces within the platforms also at the entrance as a plaza is created for public use. The different functions are under the cover and also around the entry aligned with the train tracks and platforms. The technical rooms and different amenities are found underground where there is also a corridor that connects from the metro to the elevator at the first platform for easier access to people.
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03 I Design Process, Master Plan & Floor Plan
Master Plan The site of the station was already foreseen in a master plan project by Renzo Piano (RPBW), so we had to take that into consideration when placing the two arches that are the main two axis that connect the new master plan with the existing context on the other side of the area. We decided to place one main cross bridge linking the main road with the new boulevard and the other cross bridge that would be open and accessible 24hr was connecting the main plaza from the main road to the network of pathways towards the new medical research center and parks.
Site Plan
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Design Process
01. Creating modular grid.
02. Alteration with golden ratio.
03. Module extrusion according to acoustic.
04. Unzip for atrium and entrance opening.
05. Atrium opening.
06. Vegetation and promenade
Ground Floor Plan
Isometric View Facing North I 03
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03 I GrassHopper Modeling & Longitudinal Section
Grasshopper Model Definition Arch Truss LOD: 100
In this scheme of the GrassHopper tree/ definition, we can see the different groupings made up of different components which link to each other and to other groups with an input-output system which results in a reference mechanism that can be controlled parametrically to get the desired dimension of the structure of the model.
Grasshopper Definition Reference lines & piping of truss members
Individual sides of the envelope
Creating the base curve or arch Main 4 Beams reference curves
Sliders for dimension of the bridge/arch
Sweep component To create envelope
Longitudinal Section
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Piping of the truss members
Number slider for number of truss members
Creating the Platforms, Suspension Cables and Glass Panels
Longitudinal Section & Structural Assembly I 03
Structural Assembly
TENSILE FABRIC COVER BRIDGE 1 TENSILE FABRIC COVER CONNECTIONS
ROOF CABLE BRACING STRUCTURE
PORTAL FOR CONCRETE DECK OF BRIDGE 1
MAIN ARCHED TRUSS STRUCTURE CONCRETE DECK CONNECTIONS PORTAL FOR CONCRETE DECK OF BRIDGE 2 CONCRETE DECK BRIDGE 2 METAL CORRUGATED SHEET BASE FOR DECK SECONDARY STRUCTURE FOR BRIDGE DECK SECONDARY STRUCTURE FOR CONNECTION DECK
RAMP TO ACCESS THE EX FALK AREA
STAIRWAY TO SUBWAY
VERTICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN PLATFORM & CONNECTION STRUCTURAL CONCRETE ELEVATOR CORE
CONCRETE FOOTING
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03 I Main Arch Structural Assembly & Cross Section
Interior view of main Arch
Exploded Truss Structure
Fabric Envelope
Main CHS Beams Bracing CHS Member Glass Panels Glass Panels Frame Connection - CHS with SHS Square Hollow Section Concrete Deck Corrugated Sheet Square Hollow Section Beams “C” Profile Beams
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04 I IY Sustainable Tower, South Africa
IY Sustainable Tower
Imizamo Yethu, Cape Town, South Africa Evolo 2019 Skyscraper, Competition Group Work [9 members] This project attempts to explore and tackle the current and unique urban state of Cape Town, South Africa. Taking the situation of Imizamo Yethu as a specific context of the circumstances of post-apartheid South Africa. Attempting to create a infrastructural framework tower with the purpose of sustainably and efficiently going against the current post - apartheid state. Due to the geographical location, environmentally, socially and culturally Imizamo Yethu creates an opportunity for the investigation of the idea of the economic, infrastructural and social contextual change in order to create a integrated South African center. The tower and its urban impact would be setting an example for the development of other cities or settlements around South Africa that are affected by post - apartheid circumstances.
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04 I Design Process, Plans & Assembly
Design Process
Defining Volume from Context. The design process has been affected during its whole development by concepts that are related to the South African philosophy and culture. Traditionally Kraal has been the center of the communities, who used to live in villages, to develop a strong sense of compassion, solidarity and sharing. As common space in between the houses, it has been used to gather people for important events and meetings, from which the future of the community was dependent on. Therefor the building in that sense acts as a Kraal to some degree in this initial impact on the site as it moves toward sustainability.
01. Main Road and Platforms
02. Green Corridor Axis
03. Subtraction
04. Taper & Levels
05. Points of Access
06. Modular Facade System
Plans
Main Floor Plans of the lower levels. Roof Top
Facade System
Water Collection System
Ground Floor
First Floor Atrium Promenade & Stairs Atrium Vertical Garden Caged Elevator Building
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Third Floor
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04 I Sustainability & Ecosystem
SUSTAINABILITY
Efficient use of local natural resources - Because of the sloped morphology of the terrain, digging is required to host the building. Local trees are used as structural material, creating an incentive to plant more trees. Soil and wood make the building more integrated in the context, becoming adobe bricks and structural wooden elements. Also the accessibility of the materials allows community participation in the construction and development process.
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Thank You.
Contact Email
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Telephone Number ITA +39 3299 426 320
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