ROBERTO DIURNO
Architecture + Photography.
VERDE LAMINAR ACROPOLIS LIBRA MAMBA MODUM PHOTOGRAPHY
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VERDE
Senior Design Competition Third Place Winner
Team: Roberto Diurno + Clifford Imes.
Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY | Fall 2020
VERDE is a public housing project with a focus on affordability and wellness. Narrow towers are carefully placed across the site to negotiate the space between dense residential and green public programs for the health and wellness of the residents of Brooklyn.
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North Towers.
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Modulation of Units.
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8 Laundry + Mail Facilities Storage Area Lobby Farmer’s Market Laundry + Mail Facilities Lobby Storage Area Short Section Cut 100’ 50’ 25’ Ground Floor
9 Kent Ave
Floor Plan.
Public Cafeteria Kitchen Wellness Center Long Section Cut Group Room Private Rooms
10 100’ 50’ 25’ Fifth Level Residential
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Plan.
12 Unit Plans. Transitional Apartment 16’x25’ w/ 5ft hallway (1 module, 400 sq-ft) Two Bedroom Duplex First Level First Level Second Level Second Level First Level First Level Second Level Second Level 16’x25’ w/ 5ft hallway Shifted on second floor for balcony (2 Modules, 800 sq-ft) Three Bedroom Duplex 16’x25’ w/ 5ft hallway Shifted on second floor for balcony Additional side module (3 Modules, 1200 sq-ft) Two Bedroom Duplex Extended 16’x25’ w/ 5ft hallway Shifted on second floor for balcony Additional 5’ x 16’ module (x3) (2 Modules, 1040 sq-ft) Two Bedroom Duplex Extended 16’x25’ w/ 5ft hallway Shifted on second floor for balcony Additional 5’ x 16’ module (x2) (2 Modules, 1040 sq-ft) Transitional Apartment Extended 16’x25’ w/ 5ft hallway Shifted on second floor for balcony Additional 5’ x 16’ module (1 Module, 480 sq-ft) 30’ 15’ 7.5’
Cladding
The front facades of the units are cladded using wooden paneling. This cladding is also color coded to further express the variability of the units that are present across the four towers.
Two Bedroom Duplex
Exploded Unit Axonometric.
Cross Laminated Timber
The units are constructed using cross laminated timber [CLT]. The sustainability, high structural abilities and simplicity of assembly made this material favorable for our project.
Exterior Cladding
On exterior units, the same wooden cladding that is applied to the anterior facades of the towers will be applied.
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Towers
Extended Duplex (Low Income)
Health and Wellness Center
Mental health issues and substance abuse issues are quite common in the low income population. This rehabilitation facility will be used by anyone who requires assistance in recuperating a “normal” lifestyle and will aid them in surpassing their dependencies, additions or mental health struggles. The center can also support the surrounding community as there are minimal medical facilities in the area.
Kitchen/Cafeteria
A cafeteria is present on the ground floor of the second tower to provide people who are struggling with financial problems and require some assistance. In addition, the kitchen that provides the food, in association with local non-profits (i.e. Brooklyn CHiPS) the kitchen can also provide tenants with paid jobs and skill building.
Public Market/Park
Tenants and people from neighborhood businesses can convene and sell food to the public. This would be also supported by Myrtle Village Green. When this is not used as a market, the park is a contemplation and relaxing spot for tenants and general public.
**In association with Brooklyn CHiPS and the NYC housing authority.
Public Program
2 Bedroom Duplex (Low Income)
Extended Single (Transitional)
Extended Duplex (Low Income)
100 Total Units. Each Unit has a terrace/balcony for outdoor vegetation for carbon capture and relaxation. There is one bed, work space, a kitchen and bathroom. Single Units are ADA accessible.
Residential Modules
Three Bedroom Duplex (Middle Income)
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Integrated Egress
Residential Reception & Market Storage
Public
Building Construction
Public Market
The
Single (Transitional) Connection to Myrtle
The units are all comprised of 16 x 25 ft Cross-Laminated Timber modules that are completely prefabricated with interior finishes and exterior cladding and fenestration. When the units are fastened together, ft service chases are created between the units.
Modular Construction
set Egress
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Towers Public Program Kitchen/Cafeteria Health and Wellness Center Public Market
towers are configured to welcome users to circulate through the public plaza, welcoming them through the complex toward Myrtle Ave
Construction Diagram.
South Towers.
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Rainy Overview.
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LAMINAR
Project LAMINAR, the rest and repose ritual, made for optimal comfort and tranquility. The concept of laminar flow, where a gas or liquid travels in a smooth, fluid motion, defines the undulating floor. The resultant of this floor is the creation of a variety of angles that permits the body to inhabit the space and find comfort in a numerous positions, strengthening the main concept of the ritual. The undulating floor then leads to a flat surface which allows for a more accustomed style of rest. The space is designed and assembled without glue, nails or fasteners of any kind, solely relying on complex wooden joints designed by the group to support the structure. All of these components serve the purpose of achieving the maximum amount of resting positions.
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Team: Ashley Alfau, Roberto Diurno, Denice Guillermo, Robert Hough, Allen Long, Damian Majkrzak, Kaylen Rasua, Michael Vigliotti. Niagara Falls, NY | Spring 2018
Elevations.
Experiential.
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8’ 2 11/16” 7’ 2 1/4” 6’ 2 1/4” Typ. 8’ 8’ 9’ Typ. Typ. Typ. 7’ 8’ 9’ 6’9” Typ.
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40 37 North Entry Sleeping Surface Verticals Sleeping Surface Verticals North Transition Verticals South Transition Verticals South Entry
Experiential. Axonometrics.
ACROPOLIS
Team: Roberto Diurno, Elif Icen, Lisa Mazzi, Berk Osenzol, Alex Rivellini
Arquata del Tronto, Ascoli Piceno, Italia | Spring 2022
The rehabilitation and reactivation of a XI century castle in the mountainous region of central Italy. Destroyed by a series of earthquakes, the fortress now sits dormant and empty atop a precarious peak, presenting accessibility and seismic issues.
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Roof Plan.
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TOP VIEW
Exploded Axonometric.
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Exploded Axonometric
East Facade.
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AUDITORIUM STRUCTURE - current situation
South Facade. | South Section.
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Expulsions of material from the external veneer: exposed core
Scale
Front
Axonometric Assembly
Details
Scale 1:1 Front Elevation Masonry Wall [rep.] Addition of columns and beams Sectional Axonometric Assembly Structural Details Scale 1:2 Scale 1:1 Front Elevation Masonry Wall [rep.] Addition of columns and beams
Sectional Axonometric Structural Details Scale 1:2
1:1
Elevation Sectional Axonometric Structural Details Scale 1:2 Scale 1:1 Front Elevation Sectional
Structural
Scale 1:2
Northeast View.
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Northwest View.
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LIBRA
Team: James Bell, Roberto Diurno, Alina Kim, Zeynep Tugtekin Piazza Tirana, Milan, Italia | Fall 2021
A CLT housing complex with integrated commercial and coworking spaces. The units vary in size to accomodate different necessities. Interwoven between the units are various gridded structures for co-working, connected to the fabric of the units through a similar materiality. The vast use of CLT allows for an overall sustainable construction. Operable louvres are present on the entire facade, functioning as shading devices and privacy buffers.
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Ground Plan. | First Floor Plan.
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The pro ect presented is a CLT hous ng complex w th ntegrated commercia and coworking spaces The un ts, cons ructed ou of cross am na ed t mber, vary in s ze to accomodate d fferent fami ia necessit es Each unit has a pr vate, south fac ng ba cony shaded by operab e louvres present hroughout the facade Interwoven between the units are various gr dded structures, ntended to be coworking spaces for residents These spaces are semi private, and are connec ed to the fabric of the uni s through the same mater al t ty The ightwe ght structure al ows for the gr d to be pub icly used at he ground loor, eaving the upper floors for res den s The vast use of cross aminated t mber al ows for an overa l susta nab e construc ion CLT s used due o ts exce lent therma and acoust c qua i ies, and lexibi ity o assemb y The un ts wi l be pre fabr cated offsite and placed onsite The process of
assemb y contributes o the susta nab l ty of the pro ec , w th shor er construction times and reduced mater al waste The array of un ts s placed on a concrete base tha funct ons as the ma n commerc a sect on of the pro ect Various shops, fac l ties and cafes are presen over ooking the vas boulevard in he center, wh ch funct ons as a direct connect on o P azza T rana The ground floor fo lows a s mi ar og c of ightwe gh construct on w th numerous w ndows o keep he bui ding igh and take advantage of the vast amount of sunl ght the site rece ves Solar panels are also present on the sou h ac ng roofs, power ng the project On he other hand, to comba the unwanted sunl gh on the residents units, operable ouvres are presen on the ent re facade These vert cal y placed beams serve as shading dev ces, as wel as provide safety and privacy o the res den s
The project presented s a CLT housing comp ex with int and cowork ng spaces The units, constructed out o cro vary n size to accomodate di ferent am l al necess tie private, south facing balcony shaded by operable throughou the acade Interwoven between the un ts structures, in ended to be cowork ng spaces for res dents sem pr vate, and are connected to the fabr c of the un t materia it i y The l ghtweight structure a lows for the grid o the ground f oor, leav ng the upper f oors for residents T lam nated timber a lows for an overal sustainable const due to its excel en thermal and acoustic qual t es and f e The units w l be pre fabricated of s te and p aced ons te
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Unit Plans.
Greenhouse Details.
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Pipes and Ducts 3 Layered CLT Hemp Rope Strainer Planter Soil Steel Handrails Steel Beam Wooden Stud 100 50x120 Wooden Decking Concrete stairs Steel Beam Steel Beam Hemp Rope 300x300 300x300 Steel Handrails Gravel 50 ISITILAN MEKAN 1-alü alın görürsün 100x50 300x300 2.5 Steel Stud (horizontal) 2.5 50x30 Steel Beam Corrugated Polycarbonate Panel 100x50 Drainage Gutter Corrugated Polycarbonate Panel Aluminum Frame Steel Stud (vertical) 0 1 2 5m C Gypsum Board 50 Pipes and Ducts Concrete Slab 300
20 200 2.5 <1 50 50 25 Counter Battens EPS Insulation EPDM Roofing Membrane Vapour Barrier EPS Insulation and CLT Eaves Lath Wood Battens Timber Roof Cladding 200 CLT Roof 5 layered CLT board
Typical Roof + Connection Details.
Glass Window: Total Rw Value: 39 Total U Value: 1.2 140
Balcony 0 10 20 50 100cm
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20 20 50
68x68
Raised Floor System 50
Gypsum Board
12 Gravel Fill 50 Penetration Shielding <1
Timber Flooring 5 layered CLT board
Timber Batten
160x50 Timber Window Sill
Timber Window Interior Sill Double Glazing Unit (Low-E)
Timber Frame
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CLT
Total Thickness (mm): 527.5 Total R Value: 8.34 Total U Value: 0.12 Decrement Factor: 0.04 Time Lag: 5.45
Boulevard View.
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Balcony View.
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MAMBA
A vessel designed for speed and agility. Composed of a series of wooden ribs that run along a central keel, MAMBA mimics a snake’s motion in the water. The skin is made of a synthetic blend of fabric and spandex to achieve an adherent, low-profile system between skin and structure. The vessel is shaped as a long, slender span to decrease the surface area of wetted surface, reducing drag. Materials and dimensions were optimized to be lightweight, yet retain their stability.
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Team Members: Blayne Burnside, Roberto Diurno, Robert Whipple, Leo McDowell, Jeff Chouloute. September 2019.
R.1 R.2 R.3 R.4 R.5 R.6 R.7 R.8 R.9 R.10 R.11 R.12 R.13 R.14 R.15 R16 R.17 R.18 R.20 R.19 R.21
direction of movement
Plans.
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air drag force
Hydrodynamic Drag force
MAMBA // assembly process
MAMBA // assembly process
Step // Keel step iv // completion of rib assembly step iv // insertion of seat step iv // addition of battens
Step II // ADDITION of first rib Step III // ADDITION of subsequent ribs
ARC301 // tectonics of buoyancy // university at buffalo school of architecture and planning blayne burnside // roberto diurno // robert whipple // leo mcdowell // jeff chouloute instructor: emily kutil // fall 2019
Assembly Axonometric..
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ARC301 // tectonics of buoyancy // university at buffalo school of architecture and planning blayne burnside // roberto diurno // robert whipple // leo mcdowell // jeff chouloute instructor: emily kutil // fall 2019 Step // Keel step iv // completion of rib assembly step iv // insertion of seat step iv // addition of battens Step II // ADDITION of first rib Step III // ADDITION of subsequent ribs
MAMBA.
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MAMBA.
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MODUM
Team: Roberto Diurno + Robert Whipple.
Buffalo Outer Harbor, NY | Fall 2019
MODUM is a center for cultural gathering and laboratorial research on aquatic and land-based plant life. It serves as a hub for students and people to do their work, socialize, partake in lectures and workshops and study the marine life present in the Buffalo Outer Harbor.
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View to the Northeast.
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View out to the Harbor.
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Hull Plan Drawing.
First Floor Plan
Plan Drawing. Second Floor Plan Drawing.
Spatial Use Diagram Private Space Semi-private Space Public Space Section BB Hinge Exploded
Section / Diagrams.
Axonometric
Axonometric Drawing. Section / Diagrams.
Skin Structure Lamination Section BB Site Attachment Diagram Skin Attachment Diagram
Axonometric
Exploded
Physical Model.
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Section Detail Model.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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Berlin.
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Rome.
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Venice.
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Barcelona.
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ROBERTO DIURNO
architecture & photography.
EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE
Tommaso Briatico Architects Drafter and renderer responsible for various construction document and photorealistic render creation for residential and commercial projects. Jan. 2021 - Jul. 2021
UB School of Architecture Research Assistant studying the relationship between 3D printed plastics and wood to create modular sculptures and vegetative spaces. 2019 - present
Power Resources International Drawing and Drafting Intern assisting with construction documents for various mechanical and civil engineering projects. 2018 - 2019
DESIGN SKILLS
01 Computer 02 Knowledge
Rhinoceros
AutoCAD
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Premiere Pro Revit
Lumion
Vray for Rhino
Modern design Environmental architecture
Graphic design Image editing Drafting programs
MISCELLANEOUS SKILLS
01 Language Skills
Italian
Mother Language
02 Specialties
Architecture
Photorealistic Renderings
Arch-viz
Contact roberto.diurno@mail.polimi.it +39 345 045 4070
Politecnico di Milano Masters’ of Architecture and Urban Design September 2021 to June 2023
University at Buffalo, New York Bachelor of Architecture and Planning September 2017 to January 2021
Ward Melville High School, New York High School Diploma September 2013 to June 2017
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Christmas OpenLab How to Live and Work project exhibited December 2021
Architecture Senior Design Competition Project VERDE finished third overall, out of 72 contestants December 2020
Intersight 23 | University at Buffalo Project WWTD published May 2020
Hayes Hall Architecture Exhibition Project MODUM exhibited February 2020
University at Buffalo Keelson Design Award Winner for Project MAMBA October 2019
Mother Language
English Spanish French American Sign
Advanced Basic Proficiency Basic Proficiency
Model Making Fabrication
Laser Cutting CNC Milling
3D Printing
Intersight 21 | University at Buffalo Project LAMINAR published May 2018
ARTPARK | Niagara Falls, NY Project LAMINAR built and exhibited May 2018