Architectural Portfolio
Vol. 1 June 2017
Rico Strinati
Assorted Projects
e: ricostrinati@live.com w: www.ricardostrinati.com
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Contents
Curriculum Vitea About me Industry in The city; The noise from the back yard. Quinn Abbey - Intervention Dublin Castle Library in Istanbul
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Curriculm Vitae Name Rico Strinati Date of Birth 08/02/1991
Citizenship Irish, English
Skills Physical model making in all mediums and scales including digital fabrication. Proficient in all major 2d and 3d drafting softwares including AutoCad, Rhinoceros, Revit, Sketchup, Vray. I am skilled in post-production of graphics and composing texts (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign) Education - 8 years Bachelor of Architecture, SAUL - School of architecture in the University of Limerick, Ireland. Awarded SAUL best thesis 2017
September 2012 – May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology, WIT - Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland.
September 2008 – May 2012
Work Experience - 1 year Urban – Agency, Architectural Intern May – September 2015 During my three month internship I was Involved in two important competitions. The Irish pavilion in Wutong Mountain Village and The Technopole Foum El Oued. I assited in the early design stage and made physical and digital models of the proposals. I was also given the task of preparing planning applications for a cafe and the responsibility of designing a pizzaria. Arnold Leahy Architects, Architectural Technologist Summers of 2012 & 2013 I gained an immense amount of on site knowledge whilst working with ALA. During my time there I carried out detailed surveys of one off houses, pubs, restaurants and hotels for the purpose of fire certification and licensing. I was involoved in the design of a pizzaria in Limerick city in which I was responsible for the design and preparation of the planning pack. I prepared illustrations and 3d renderings for several projects and attended several site visits. Extra Curricular Toh Shimazaki Architecture Forum September 2013 Context and craft: Architecture and collaboration. One month summer workshop where I collaborated with students from eastern and western backgrounds. I hold a full clean driving licence for both A and B categories. I am a Member of the Irish Red Cross and am qualified in occupational first aid. I was on the Irish national swimming team in my teens and I make time to swim as often as I can.
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About me I am a recent graduate of architecture from the University of Limerick. My interest in building originated from the time I spent helping my father on site when I was young. He is a builder with an immense amount of practical knowledge. Though it is from my mother that I have the ambition to understand the very many aspects of the building process. This interest led me to attain a bachelors degree in architectural technology and from there I studied architecture. I grew up in the culturally rich city of Limerick in the mid west of Ireland. My surroundings have influenced me a lot and I rely on the education I have received from both my family and my many teachers. Throughout my time in college I have been able to refine a range of skills and workflows that are essential to an architectural office. I would not be here without the things I've learned from the various collaborative projects I have been involved in and I always work well as part of a group. My education so far has allowed me to react quickly to design challenges and to be constantly critical of my decisions. I critically evaluate designs with the use of sketching and model making. Its the quickest way for me to evaluate the environmental, aesthetic and practical aspects of a building. I have attained an up to date and detailed knowledge of CAD programs these include Revit, Autocad, and Rhino and post production programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator. I have extensive knowledge of national planning law and technical guidance documents which streamlines my design process. I am now seeking employment in England where I hope to build upon my skillset as a part 2 architectect. I am hoping to become a trusted designer and I am always learning from every experience I have. I believe that the experience I get from working in England will bring my architectural design to the next level.
Rico Strinati B.Sc. Architecture 2017
Industry in The city; The noise from the back yard. 2017 Academic project Architectural Thesis Awarded SAUL best thesis Mentors Merritt Bucholz Andrew Griffin
On the periphery of Limerick city exists hermetic zones of social housing built in the 1950’s. Behind these terrace blocks are narrow back yards which are populated with honest constructions. These buildings take the form of sheds, extensions and workshops and its where these pragmatic inhabitants tinker, mend and invent. It is evident that these residents have a desire to expand their industries into the wider city of Limerick.
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2017 | Architectural Thesis | Industry in the city.
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Section & Plan of existing dwelling.
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Sectional perspective of proposeal in context 8
Industry in the city | Architectural Thesis | 2017
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Canopy brick panel, 1:1 Model.
Site plan of proposed seds and yards with exisiting context.
2017 | Architectural Thesis | Industry in the city.
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Activity in proposed sheds and auxilary spaces
Industry in the city | Architectural Thesis | 2017
Proposed arrangement, concrete, timber and card model.
2017 | Architectural Thesis | Industry in the city.
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Covered space connected to shed and old factory wall.
Industry in the city | Architectural Thesis | 2017
Quinn Abbey - Intervention
2015 Academic project Architectural Studio Mentors Elizabeth Hatz Gerard Carthy
The abandoned garth lying overgrown within the 15th centuray abbey in Quin Co. Clare is transformed into a usable surface. The cuts into the garth walls made in the 1920's by the office of public works to drain the upper story of the abbey are now assisted with a cistern that regulates the level of surface water on the new garth floor. A step is introduced into the ambulatory at the one point of irregularity within the perimenter of arches at ground level.
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2015 | Architectural Design | Quinn Abbey - Intervention
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Model of Ambulatory, Plaster.
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Formwork for plaster model, Mahogony. 16
Quinn Abbey - Intervention| Architectural Design | 2015
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Model of Garth with proposed surface, timber & card.
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Views form ambulatory to proposed intervention.
Section of Quin Abbey showing intervention and proposed cistern.
2015 | Architectural Design | Quinn Abbey - Intervention
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Cut away axonometric drawing showing the proposal submerged in rain water.
Quinn Abbey - Intervention| Architectural Design | 2015
Dublin Castle
2012 Academic project Architectural Technology - Studio Mentors John Kennedy Robin Stubbs Martin Grundmann Gordon Chrisholm
The brief was to carry out a conservation report on Dublin castle as part of my 3rd year final studio project. I carried out a detailed survey of the west facade of the Chapel Royal with three memebers of my class. The brief then called for a collaboration between an architectural student and myself where I was to provide planning, structural and tender drawings as to the design of the architectural student. The program of the buiding is a cultural center to accomodate large gatherings of people. The structure is a glulam frame spanning 27 meters in a zollinger lattice roof structure. The site is on a considerable slope, The building is sunk into the ground at the south and a raised plnth is introduced to the three sides where the ground rises. The glulam members are supported on this raised plinth on the west and sout. The beams are supported by steel columns on the Noth and West. The building is fully glazed on its North and East facades. The roof is partially glazed at the interstitial moiments where the glulam intesects.
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Dublin Castle | Architectural Technology |2012
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2012 | Architectural Technology | Dublin Castle
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ARRANGEMENT DRAWINGS
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
AT3 STUDIO GENERAL
WALL FINISH 1:
WALL FINISH 4:
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CHROMATICS RAINSCREEN BY STOVEROTEC 790*1320 FIXED TO PRIMARY STRUCTURE.
WALL FINISH 3:
SCHUCO FW 60+AOT 1280*1580 TERMINALLY BROKEN AND ALLOWS FOR NATURAL VENTILATION.
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SCHUCO W45 ZINC LOUVES VENTILATION SYSTEM TERMINALLY BROKEN WITH INCORPORATED HEAT & HUMIDITY SENSORS.
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SITE PLAN
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G.F.L+26.800 M.O.D
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WALL FINISH 2
WALL FINISH 1
WALL FINISH 3
ROOF FINISH 2
ROOF FINISH 1
H.P+38.030 M.O.D
G.F.L+26.800 M.O.D
WALL FINISH 2
WALL FINISH 1
F.F.L+31.200 M.O.D
WALL FINISH 5
ROOF FINISH 2
ROOF FINISH 1
H.P+38.030 M.O.D
FOR THE ATTENTION OF BUILDING CONTRACTOR DRAWINGS NOT TO BE SCALED.
ALL BUILDING ELEMENTS TO BE SUSTAINABLE, MATERIALS AND COMPONENTES TO SOURCED LOCALLY TO REDUCE THE EMBODIED CARBON IN THE BUILDING AND IN ITS CONSTRUCTION. TIMBERS TO BE SOURCED FROM MANAGED FORESTS.
NOTES
SCALE 1:100
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SOUTH ELEVATION
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ALL CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLEY WITH THE 2010 BUILDING REGS AND ALL WORK IS TO BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CODE OF PRACTICE. FOUNDATIONS AND FIXING TO BE DESIGNED AND SIGNED OF BY AN ENGINEER QUALIFIED BY EXAM.
NORTH ELEVATION
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ARRANGEMENT DRAWINGS
PILKINGTON PLANAR ROOF GLAZING SUPPORTED BY ROOF STRUCTURE
ROOF FINISH 2:
THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTICS PILKINGTON SYSTEM CODMIUM TELLURIDE BUILT UP SUPPORTED BY ROOF STRUCTURE
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CHROMATICS RAINSCREEN BY STOVEROTEC 800*2500 FIXED TO PRIMARY STRUCTURE.
WALL FINISH 2:
PILKINGTON PLANAR TM GLAZING 800*2500 SUPPORTED BY SPIDER CLAMPS CONNECTED TO CYLINDER COLUMNS.
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SCALE 1:100
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F.F.L+31.200 M.O.D
WALL FINISH 1
WALL FINISH 4
H.P+38.030 M.O.D
G.F.L+26.800 M.O.D
WALL FINISH 1
F.F.L+31.200 M.O.D
H.P+38.030 M.O.D
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
Dublin Castle | Architectural Technology |2012
2012 | Architectural Technology | Dublin Castle
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Dublin Castle | Architectural Technology |2012
Library in Istanbul
2014 Academic project Architectural Studio Mentors Grainne Hassett Maxime Laroussi
A new library to the historic Sultanahmet District in Istanbul is proposed on the site of a roman cistern (The Basilica Cistern). Slanted brick walls are utilised to increase surface area and deflect the noise from the surrounding chaotic area around the Haghia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Vital conections between these historic sites are made with a deep cut into the existing cistern and strategically orientating the plan towards the two important mosques.
Library in Istanbul |Architectural Design | 2014
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2014 | Architectural Design | Library in Istanbul
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Site Plan of Sultanahmet District.
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Cross Section through the new library cutting into the Roman cistern 28
Library in Istanbul |Architectural Design | 2014
Plan of library proposal.
View to the library and public space from the street.
2014 | Architectural Design | Library in Istanbul
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Longitudinal section of library and Roman
Library in Istanbul |Architectural Design | 2014
2014 | Architectural Design | Library in Istanbul
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Slanted brick wall, 1:1 model.
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configuration of library rooms, Card model. 32
Library in Istanbul |Architectural Design | 2014
Axonometric showing the construction and relationship of the library to the cistern below.