PORTFOLIO 2013
SOLANGE MBANEFO
ACCADEMIA DI ARCHITETTURA DI MENDRISIO Second Year Architecture Student
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Curriculum Vitae…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... p2 Bachelor 12 Bachelor ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃
Architecturalto Project and DesignProject Course Atelier Atelier Mario Valentin Bearth. Assistant : Francesca Torzo Introduction the Architectural Botta. HeadHead Supervisor : Gabriel Cappellato .
Architecture in its territory : Group Model ofquality Riviera Valley,forTicino, ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. p4 Visitors of Tavolara, Sardinia : Designing spaces ‘‘livingSwitzerland homes’’…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Graphic Detail Awareness : Case study on Edourdo Souto De Moura project. 1:2 scale junction nodes………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Housing Complex, Raval, Barcelona : High density design and understanding urban dynamics………………………………………………………………………………………………………... p 12 In-depth Project study : Glenn Murcutt, Magney House, Bingie Point, Australia…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
⁃ Group Research Survey: Historical Center of Bellinzona, Switzerland. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ⁃ Diving Board Project in a Sports and Relax Centre, Bellinzona, Switzerland……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Digital Representation Course Atelier Giovanni Battista Balestra
⁃ Housing introduction : Hotel-room Project : Simplex 80sqm-Duplex 160sqm…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ⁃ Pavillion Design in Villa Argentina………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….p 22
Taming the Creative Process Systems and Construction Processes
Atelier Ricardo Blumer Atelier Franz Graf, Head Assistant : Britta Buzzi
⁃ Sound is Material : Vocal Resonance Box, Geodesic Sound-Dome, Megaphone for an architectural procession………………………………………………………………………………………….. p 26 ⁃ Construction Analysis and Model making of Hydroelectric Office Deposit by Architect Rino Tami, 1953…………………………………………………………………………………………… ⁃ Construction Analysis of Housing and Commercial Development in NEW ULM, Fink+Jocher Architects, 2007 …………………………………………………………………………………… p 27
Atelier Arduino Cantafora. Head Supervisor: Annina Ruf
⁃ Construction detail of personal Housing Project……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… p 28 Curriculum VitaeAnalysis …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......
⁃ Observation to Representation : in-depth study of the Microcosmos and detail oil painting of an insect………………………………………………………………………………………….. ⁃ From Intense hand drawing detail course…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………….
Bachelor 1
Introduction to the Architectural Project
Atelier Mario Botta. Head Supervisor : Gabriel Cappellato.
⁃ Architecture in its territory : Group Model of Riviera Valley, Ticino, Switzerland ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. p 30
⁃ Graphic Detail Awareness : Case study on Edourdo Souto De Moura project. 1:2 scale junction nodes………………………………………………………………………………………………….. p 32 ⁃ In-depth Project study : Glenn Murcutt, Magney House, Bingie Point, Australia………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… p 34 ⁃ Group Research Survey: Historical Center of Bellinzona, Switzerland. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. p 38 ⁃ Diving Board Project in a Sports and Relax Centre, Bellinzona, Switzerland……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… p 42
p 46 ⁃ Housing introduction : Hotel-room Project : Simplex 80sqm-Duplex 160sqm……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Taming the Creative Process
Atelier Ricardo Blumer
⁃ Sound is Material : Vocal Resonance Box, Geodesic Sound-Dome, Megaphone for an architectural procession………………………………………………………………………………………….. p 50
Atelier Arduino Cantafora. Head Supervisor: Annina Ruf ⁃ From Observation to Representation : in-depth study of the Microcosmos and detail oil painting of an insect………………………………………………………………………………………….. p 54
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Curriculum Vitæ
Curriculum Vitae
SECOND YEAR ARCHITECTURE STUDENT Name Name
Solange MBANEFO Mbanefo Solange
Address Born
Nationality
n°2 Via Alfonso Turconi, 7/04/1993 6850 Mendrisio, Ticino, Swiss Switzerland.
Phone Address Born
+41 Via 76 769 17 97 N°2 Alfonso Turconi, 6850, Mendrisio, 07/04/1993 Ticino, Switzerland
Nationality Phone
Swiss +41 76 769 17 97
E-mail e-mail
solange_mbanefo@yahoo.com solange_mbanefo@yahoo.com
Education
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⁃ 2011- onwards
Bachelors in the Accademia di Architettura, Mendrisio, Switzerland.
⁃ 2009-2011
International Baccalaureate Bilingual (English-French), Collège Champittet, Lausanne.
⁃ 2003 – 2009
French Baccalaureate Program Scientfique.
⁃ 2007-2008
Brevet des Collèges, Lycée Français in Lagos, Nigeria.
Awarded: Très Bien / Excellent.
Work Experience ⁃ 2012
Tutor for private lessons in English, French and Economics to High school students, Mendrisio, Switzerland
⁃ 2011
Worked short period in an Illustration and Graphic design studio: Tétard, Lausanne, Switzerland
⁃ 2011
Participated in the Architecture Internship at EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland
⁃ 2011
Participated in Model United Nations, Rome, Italy : International Debating Seminar between schools. Represented the Russian Federation
⁃ 2010 and 2011
Won first prize, twice, in School’s Christmas Card Design, Collège Champittet
⁃ 2010-2011
Interviews with architects, urban planners, lawyers, geographers and engineers. Memoire on socio-economical issues related to urban planning in West Africa
⁃ 2008-2011
Benevolent Assistant for Handisport, Lausanne, Switzerland : Gymnastics and aquatic activities for handicapped children
⁃ 2010
Volunteer at Blue Xplorer in maintaining The Kruger Park, South Africa. Ecological research on sustainable development and a particular focus on elephants
⁃ 2009
Team member in Building a School in Thailand, Benevolent Humanitarian Project, foundation Jan and Oscar
⁃ 2009
Directed and Filmed the documentaries for the Humanitarian project in Thailand. Promoted to raise funds for the trip and the Juan et Oscar foundation’s website
⁃ 2009-2011
Art Exposition of my drawings, paintings and photographs, in Collège Champittet
⁃ 2009-2011
Founded and directed the first Female Soccer Team of Collège Champittet
⁃ 2009-2011
Won first prize in Design Competition for uniform and logo of the school’s Female Soccer team
Software Proficiency GRAPHICS: CAD: OFFICE:
Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Illustrator CS, Adobe InDesign CS. Autocad, Rhino 3D, Archicad, Google SketchUp, 3D Studio Maxwell. Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
Model Making Skills Polyvalent use of materials:
Wood, Styrofoam, Foam, Carton, Plexiglas, Aluminum, Cement, Concrete, Plaster, and Paper.
Languages English: French: Italian: Spanish : German :
Maternal Language Fluent Bilingual Fluent Academic Level A2 (CECRL) Intensive Language course at Malca Instituto, Malaga, Spain Platform Level A1 (CECRL) Intensive Language course at Ausland Schweizer, Zürich, Switzerland
Personal interests ⁃ Literature:
I am to publish my own Fiction novel that I am currently finishing.
⁃ Visual arts:
I have won Graphic design competitions. I hold art expositions in school and with my mother. I love photography and produce yearly calendars for the family.
⁃ Cultural Appreciation:
⁃ Languages:
I grew up,13 years, in West Africa and finished my studies in Switzerland. A critical awareness of divers urban socio-economic inequalities motivates my studies. I believe discovering new cultures and adapting to different ways of life are also important assets of our globalizing environment. I am to publish my own Fiction novel that I am currently finishing. Swiss Skydiving license and the AFF (Accelerated Free Fall license). I have won Graphic design competitions. I hold art expositions in school and with my mother. I love photography and produce yearly calendars for the family. Sailing The Advanced Scuba diving license (PADI). IMedal grew up,13 West and finished my studies in Switzerland. A critical awareness of divers urban socio-economic inequalities motivates my studies. holderyears, in the in 20km deAfrica Lausanne marathon. I believe discovering new cultures and adapting to different ways of life are also important assets of our globalizing environment. I sing and play the acoustic and electric guitar. Participated in cultural music manifests and played in a school Band. Swiss Skydiving license and the AFF (Accelerated Free Fall license). I follow Hip Hop and Modern Jazz lessons, while I hold a passion for Ballets (Béjart in particular). Sailing The Advanced Scuba diving license (PADI). IMedal speakholder four languages and am ready to fully apply myself for Portuguese lessons in the 20km deI Lausanne marathon.
⁃ Music:
I sing and play the acoustic and electric guitar. Participated in cultural music manifests and played in a school Band.
⁃ Dance:
I follow Hip Hop and Modern Jazz lessons, while I hold a passion for Ballets (Béjart in particular). All References can be provided upon request. I speak four languages and I am ready to fully apply myself for Portuguese lessons
Personal interests ⁃ Literature: ⁃ Sports: ⁃ Visual arts: ⁃ Cultural Appreciation: ⁃ Music: ⁃ Sports: ⁃ Dance:
⁃ Languages:
All References can be provided upon request.
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Designing Quality Spaces for the ‘‘Hospitable Atmosphere’’ Vacation Accommodation on the Island of Tavolara, Sardinia, Italy Understanding how to tame rural sites to our comforts of living Group site model: carton cut by hand 1:500 scale / Project Model : MDF, 1:20 scale, 1:100 scale Artwork by Solange Mbanefo: White cement sculpture and paint. Atmosphere Determining Exercise: ‘‘ Home like me ’’
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The site is located on the uninhabited island of Tavolara, opposite the North-Eastern shore of Sardinia, Italy. The Island is characterized by robust Granite and Calcareous mountains. After disembarking, the only pathways continue on foot, rising in altitude. I ended up following a secondary trail through the wild mountain flora, that offered shy glances of the sea. I was suddenly overwhelmed by a nine meter wide panorama across the deserted Mediterranean bay. The theme of the corridor is influenced by the discovery of the site, and the theme of closed masses and opened voids captures the dynamic view along the house’s living spaces. One can easily use the outdoor spaces for BBQ and relaxing after a long sunny day on the island and the indoor spaces for cool shading and protection against the strong sea winds. Wanting to integrate the building with it’s natural surroundings on the relatively steep terrain explains the horizontality of the building. Furthermore, the house is only twelve meters from the sea, which incited me to project an ideal ‘‘vacation home’’ where one has a way of communicating with the peacefulness of the island’s wild, unharmed nature: The secret garden enclave at the very end of the home, completed by an embedded stone stairway that leads down to the nearby shore.
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Residential High Density Housing : Raval, Barcelona, Spain A Study of Social Quarters and Affordable Urban Dwellings Group site model: White concrete, 1:200 scale / Project Model: concrete, MDF, 1:20, 1:50, 1:200 scale Photography and sketches by Solange Mbanefo
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Raval is Barcelona’s first industrial Zone. Today, it remains the transitory subcultural quarter where the true communities of the dense barrios survive. As we went to our chosen site in the Raval to take measurements and pictures, I noticed these two women playing football with one of the local kids. They explained that the site is being used as a common ground for reunions and gardening. Kids come to play there knowing they are safe within the family of the neighbourhood. I wanted to adapt my housing project to represent a place where the people can still cultivate their expression of living together. For the project, privacy, shade and cross ventilation are dominant themes. The spatial concept was based on mixing different apartment typologies: studios with family-sized apartments. The disposition of the housing complex was according to the sun exposure and the predominant winds. The choice of wood and brick create a welcoming atmosphere that also commemorates the cultural traditions of handcraft and detailing. The wells of light are used to help naturally ventilate while their seemingly exaggerated size gives quality to the living spaces. The ground floor is a public park with a fountain and a dominant paved zone for local reunions. A children’s day care, a restaurant and a kiosk are the only closed entities that animate the street and serve the residence.
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ATELIER VALENTIN BEARTH SP-2013 ABITARE LA CITTA. EL BARRIO CRITICA FINALE
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN Continuing the same surface from the street linking the two public spaces. The paved and shaded area is dedicated to community reunions. Opposite is the public park with a rock fountain.
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CROSS SECTION AA Privacy ensured by ‘‘raumplan’’ of the walkway and south facing balconies
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CROSS SECTION BB Privacy is ensured by wooden panels individually regulated by the residence
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STREET FACADE Restaurant and kiosk opened to the street ; entrance to the public park
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Digital Representation Course Designing an Interactive Pavilion for the University Park Appreciation of Vector Software, CAD Programs, Rendering and 3D modelling
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The location of the pavilion was chosen to be placed along the park’s secondary path that is usually less frequented. The form was designed to complement the school’s main building across the field. The wooden structure, inspired by the classical cabin, maintains the transitory aspect the present pathway evokes. The steel cords supporting the suspended bench emphasize natural lighting, aeration and a light hearted feel one has when enjoying a lazy afternoon in the park.
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Detailed Construction Analysis Drawings and Model Making 1953 Hydroelectric Office Deposit, By Rino Tami Housing and Commercial Development in Neu-Ulm, by Fink + Jocker, M端nchen Model in MDF. 1:50 scale
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PROSPETTO SUD-OVEST 1:20
SEZIONE A - A 1:20
PIANTA 1:20
A UNIVERSITÀ DELLA SVIZZERA ITALIANA - ACCADEMIA DI ARCHITETTURA TECNOLOGIA BAC 2: SISTEMI E PROCESSI DELLA COSTRUZIONE STUDENTI: MBANEFO - MEERWEIN
DEPOSITO DELLE OFFICINE IDROELETTRICHE DELLA VALLE MAGGIA
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PIANTA 1:150 UNIVERSITÀ DELLA SVIZZERA ITALIANA - ACCADEMIA DI ARCHITETTURA TECNOLOGIA BAC 2: SISTEMI E PROCESSI DELLA COSTRUZIONE STUDENTI: MBANEFO - MEERWEIN
DEPOSITO DELLE OFFICINE IDROELETTRICHE DELLA VALLE MAGGIA RINO TAMI
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Architecture in Its Territory Regional Group Model 1:5000 scale. Hand cut 2mm carton Riviera Valley, Ticino, Switzerland
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Graphic Detail Awareness Joint Detail analysis: Hand drawings. China Ink Rapidograph. 1:2 scale Edouardo Souto De Moura, Ponte de Lima, Portugal
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Spatial Interpretation of an Architectural Project Three Dimensional Carton Model, Parallel Sections. Hand drawings. China Ink Rapidograph Glenn Murcutt, Magney House, Bingie Point, Australia
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This exercise incited us to analyse and study the nature of the project, the location of the site and the reasoning behind the internal functions and dispositions before the redrawing process. The latter helped us familiarise with the standard symbols and conventions required in an architectural design. The following process involved the transition from a two dimensional representation into a three dimensional sectioned model in order to grasp a better understanding of the architectural space.
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Research Survey In Urban Context Exercise of Developing Accuracy and Precision In ‘‘Ordnance Data Collecting’’ Hand Drawings, China Ink Rapidograph / 1:20 scale, Foam Model of Urban Area Bellinzona Historical City Centre, Ticino, Switzerland
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We were asked to do a survey of Bellinzona’s historical square, Piazza del Sole. Both direct and indirect data collection methods such as photographic analysis and precise degree measurements were used. We had to then redraw the site on a 1:50 scale. I decided to do an axonometric view of the part of the square that we had to consider in more detail.
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SAGOMA OF OUR STUDIO PLAN
MAP OF URBAN SITE 1:20 SCALE
COMPOSED DISPOSITON OF MODELS INSERTED IN STUDIO
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Diving Board Project in Public Sports and Relax Centre Architectural Design Study on transitional spaces, Vertical Circulation, Atmosphere, and Light. Hand Drawings, China Ink Rapidograph / 1:20 scale Foam Model Site : Leisure park in Bellinzona, Switzerland. Designed by Architect A.Galfetti with F.Ruchart
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Designing an open space that plays with verticality and transitions impacts our perception of our surroundings as all senses are altered through the event of reaching the top of the diving board that is set in a scenic landscape. The themes of panorama, height and the use of stairs to attain the final platform are what defined the organisational structure of the project.
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Thirty spokes unite at the single hub, But it is the central void that makes it useful to the wheel. We are moulding a mass of clay to form a bowl, But it is the cavity that makes it a container of use. Cut out doors and windows in the walls of a chamber: These are openings that make a room liveable. 44
Therefore to use what is, one must learn to use what is not. LAO TSU – “Tao te Ching”
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Introduction to Housing: Hotel room design Study on Quality of Short-term Lodging and the Values of Spatial Comfort Hand Drawings, China Ink Rapidograph / 1:20 scale MDF Wood Model Site : Historical City Square, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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The theme was set out to project a room within a hotel complex in the historical square of Bellinzona, Piazza del Sole. The free flowing plan and the slanted ceiling accentuate the quality of the two main living spaces and maximises the natural lighting. The only walls enclose the bathroom unit that also acts like the ‘‘trunk’’ element of the two zones. A sense of simplicity and repose, as one relaxes in the bedroom or sits in the living room towards the famous view of the Bellinzona castles, are what the hotel room should help the clients experience.
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SOUTH ENTRANCE FACADE
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Sound Is Material Designing an instrumental body that provides resonance as a relation to substantial matter Generating, Manipulating and Projecting in Sound Design Steel sheets designed for a collective Megaphone March through the Old city of Mendrisio Paper Composition of a Geodesic Resonance Dome. 1:1 scale
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The semester work was based on understanding the physics of Sound. Through the use of our voices, we were brought to project resonance boxes and amplification devices with paper and carton. The atelier was then brought to construct a machine made up of seventy aluminium megaphones activated by our voices, while being carried on our shoulders. This experimental performance transformed the whole city of Mendrisio into a dynamic route where sound revolutionized the march into a collective experience of harmony.
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Observational Study: Investigating our Microcosmos Detailed Anatomy Research, Composition, Proportions and Volumetric Understanding Oil Painting on Wooden Canvas Artwork by Solange Mbanefo, except first square reference, far bottom left, p54.
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The semester assignment was to paint a chosen insect following a complex technique of applying layers of paint. I spent many weeks analysing the real insect to finally approach what was thought to be an accurate representation. However, this exercise taught me that perfection is a mirage and any work that requires a subjective input is influenced by the beholder. I learnt a lot about my own character and also on how infinitely close the microcosmos is to our own ways of life. Beautiful Imperfection is her name.
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Solange MBANEFO N째2 Via Alfonso Turconi 6850 Mendrisio, Ticino, Switzerland +41 76 769 17 97 solange_mbanefo@yahoo.com