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walter vecchio
profile I graduated with a master’s degree in Building Engineering - Architecture from the University of Catania. My thesis topic “Architecture and Music” explored a method to convert architectural facades into musical scores and melodies. My last work experience at SHARE Architects in Wien, allowed me to perform a wide variety of tasks - presentation drawings and visualization, building physical models, detailing and construction drawings - related to the various project phases, from the initial design proposals throughout the development phases to planning applications. My great passion and attitude for architectural visualization brings me to develop skills in 3D modeling, rendering, graphics and photography.
info WALTER VECCHIO 20th November 1992
education 05/2018
Master Degree Building Engineering - Architecture, 110/110 University of Catania (IT)
Barbarino 5 Piedimonte Etneo (CT), 95017 Italy +39 3454505014 07/2011 waltervecchio@hotmail.it
languages Italian: native English: B2
skills
High School Scientific studies diploma “Michele Amari” Institute, Linguaglossa (IT)
work experience 10/2018 03/2019
Architectural Intern - Erasmus+ Traineeship SHARE Architects, Wien, Austria - Renovation of a building for the new Altstoff Recycling Austria (ARA) Headquarter offices, Wien
AutoCAD 2D/3D
- 3D modeling for the renovation of a rooftop for a new architectural office, Wien
ArchiCAD
- Preliminary drawings and 3D modeling for a private villa in Carinthia
3ds Max Vray 10/2017
Rhinoceros Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign
09/2018
Architectural Intern Arch. Maria Elena Arcidiacono, Giardini Naxos, Italy - Executive project: renovation of an apartment in via Cariddi, Giardini Naxos - Preliminary project: renovation of a holiday home on the seafront, Giardini Naxos - Preliminary project: renovation of a deposit with a change of function in a disabled home
06/2016 09/2016
Architectural trainee ACA - Amore Campione Architettura, Giarre (IT) - Physical model (1:50) of an extension project for a villa in Sant’Agata li Battiati, Italy - Project and render of a new showcase for “Isola Bella Gioielli” - 3D modeling of the urban furniture in the project site for redevelopment of Messina station area
competitions 04/2019
Kaira Looro Competition Architecture for peace: Peace Pavilion in memory of the innocent victims of war in Africa Project team: Maria Elena Arcidiacono, Odette Rigano, Walter Vecchio
10/2018
Shaping London’s Global Square minA studio, London (UK) Competition Corner to Corner, A Professional Call For Ideas Redevelopment of Grosvenor square in London according to “the London estate’s 20 year vision”
09/2016
Kaira Looro - International Workshop Architecture for Senegal Concept and design of a new “Health Care Center “ in Tanaf, region of Sedhiou (Senegal) Project team: Studio ACA + KAAN Architecten
certifications In progress
LEARN V-RAY Academy - 5SRW Method Chaos Group Autorized Training Center - Workflow: 3D Studio Max + Vray - 5SRW Method: 1.Framing 2. Light Balance 3. Materials 4. Final Render 5. Postproduction
ARCHITECTURE WORKS 01. The path of remembrance 02. Between conservation and
modernisation 03. “Armonie nascoste” 04. Post EXPO 2020 05. The musical box 06. Gioeni Visitor’s center 07. PSC pavilion model
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THE PATH OF REMEMBRANCE
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SĂŠdhiou, Senegal
Kaira Looro Architecture Competition Peace Pavilion
The strategic position of the intervention as a balcony facing the river, a meeting point with many markets and the stunning beauty of the landscape, induced us to conceive an architecture that would gently frame and enhance this awesome scenery without creating barriers and limits between the city and the Casamance River, the public and private space, the interior and the exterior. The result is a diaphanous and simple volume, covered by an irregular roof and screened by a double system of vertical wooden elements dilating and compressing in relation to the internal distribution and the landscape. It’s a suitable space to prolong the sight towards the river, up to its opposite shore, and to rest, shielded from the sun. A flexible and fluid distribution generates a path intertwining information, knowledge and experience along the expositive area, the awareness-raising meeting room and ultimately the contemplation space.
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Hall Exhibition Spreading Awareness Meeting Room Vestibule Contemplation Storage/Study Storage
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1.Roof 2.Collection canal 3.Waterbody 4.Wetland 5.Filtration system 6.Well
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The collection of water during the rain season is organized through a simple system of intertwined containers: the body of water, the collection canal developing along the eastern side and the basin inside the contemplation space. Water flows through a filtration system and ends up stored in a pit to be used during the dry season. The change of season determines a different use of the body of water, from being a collection basin to a space to relax or play.
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BETWEEN CONSERVATION AND MODERNISATION
Competition Corner to Corner: A Professional Call For Ideas
Grosvenor Square, London
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The Mall Prime Meridian Oxford Street Local Grid
C. Bond Street Crossrail western ticket hall 1. Changing the Gard @ Buckingham Palace 2.Big Ben’s hour strikes @ Houses of Parliament 3. Panoramic views @ Coca-Cola London Eye 4. National Gallery multimedia and events @ Trafalgar Square 5. Multimedia @ British Museum 6. Events @ Southbank Center 7. Plays and drama @ National Theatre 8. Multimedia @ Tate Modern 9. Shakespeare @ The Globe 10. Bridge lift @ Tower Bridge 11. Multimedia @ Tower of London 12. Multimedia @ St. Paul’s Cathedral 13. Multimedia @ Museum of London 14. Art @ Barbican Center 15. Multimedia @ The British Library
16. Explore @ Regent’s Canal 17. Virtual tour @ Camden Markets 18. London Zoo @ Regent’s Park 19. Events @ Royal Albert Hall 20. Multimedia @ Exibition Road’s Museums 21. Explore @ Hyde Park 22. Virtual tour of the World Heritage Site @ Greenwich 23. Tennis championships @ Wimbledon 24. Explore @ Kew Gardens
The idea of ​​a new Grosvenor square includes both the glorious past and future aspirations. Maintaining the oval shape is an affirmation of continuity on a permanent feature during its history. At the same time, we believe it should be reinterpreted in a modern dynamic figure. We decided to rotate it, according to the historical axis of The Mall and to translate two halves of the ellipse along the First Meridian. The western section of the ellipse becomes an open theater, dug into the ground; the eastern half is a water pond that cover the roof of an underground museum in the square. An inclined waterfall, which disappears into a long hole in the pavement, visually connects the upper water level to the lower level of the theater stage. The folding edge is raised to become a 3D panoramic screen that will digitally connect the square with various London events: people can enjoy Changing the Gard, cheer their Wimbledon favourite, watch a musical concert, etc. One of the main commitment of this project is to improve the green character of the square. More nature means adding new levels to the walkways closer to the crown of the tree. These paths will be linked to a new form of retail developed along the built perimeter. People will move between trees and shops, indoor and outdoor spaces, observing the natural environment from a totally new point of view.
ARMONIE NASCOSTE Dalla forma sonora alla forma architettonica
Ognina Seafront, Catania
03 Thesis work
“Impressioni di Settembre” - PFM
musical facade
Given the total disharmony of the project context that can be considered, in a musical meaning, totally “out of tune” to the potential offered by the place, the volume is generated starting from the square shape. It symbolizes the musical unison, the most perfect among all the consonances. The project aims to give a complete musicality to the architectural work, which is not only limited to the composition of the building facade. This approach, in fact, could be considered “two-dimensional” .
The musical imprint of the project is declined in relation to the true essence of architecture, space and the three dimensions. The design approach makes the entire context in which the building is placed musical, as ...., as the song “Impressioni di Settembre” is connected with the entire prog rock. The organization of public space is similar to the formal structure of the musical genre.
covered parking residential builiding internal ramp courtyard public parking
esplanade bar / restaurant access to public space
covered parking
residential builiding
facade frame
courtyard
esplanade
access
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POST EXPO 2020 Dubai, United Arab Emirates The project site for Dubai 2020 will show the innovation and the authentic portrait of the culture and architecture of the United Arab Emirates, capturing the imagination of millions of visitors. Designed as a meeting place for participants, innovators and politicians from around the world, the site will feature the theme of the Expo: “Connect the minds, create the future”. The pavilions, exhibitions, events and entertainment will come together to create an immersive experience on an exhibition
04 Lab. Architectural composition III area of two square kilometers. At the center of the site, as a connection point, there will be Plaza Al Wasl. This large area has been designed to invite people to connection and to promote networking activities. From this center three “souk” (market) areas will branch out, each of them based on the main sub-topics of the event: - Opportunity - Mobility - Sustainability
Opportunity “Unlocking new possibilities for people and communities to become successful collaborators for the future. Focus on the interconnection between people and businesses as a factor of social and economic development.“ The winning design for the “Opportunity” pavilion was presented by Big (Bjarke Ingels Group). Their design philosophy reflects the thought of contemporary urban life as an interchange of cultures, global economic trends and communication technologies.
University and research
Purposes
The post-EXPO redefinition includes the construction of a Technological and Scientific Park. The project area is used for universities and research centers. It is divided into different departments, with educational activities and laboratories to create an integrated and connected building. The buildings include spaces for start-ups and hubs for research, hi-tech laboratories, etc.
- increase knowledge - spread knowledge - attract high-tech companies - innovative services - economic efficiency - quality of research (basic research, applied research, technology transfer) - increase international students - territorial scale operation
functions Elevator and stairs Auditorium Great Hall Classrooms Bar / Restaurant Hall / Info Workshops Open space lab. Suspended walkway Meeting room Toilets Offices
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Project The complex, which includes the University and the IT research center, consists of two court buildings, which aims to maximize the relationship between inside and outside. This is achieved by emptying the ground floor. It is entirely permeable and it creates a continuum space. For an optimal natural lighting and to avoid internal overheating, the facades are entirely made up of vertical brise soleil, guaranteeing a visual relationship to the outside. All the buildings of the complex are connected through suspended walkways, which allow to create a continuity of flows between the volumes. The ground floor is used for commercial functions and services and it can be considered a continuous public space, as the driveway mobility is underground, while the first and second floor are used for classrooms, auditoriums, laboratories, offices, meeting rooms and restaurants.
THE MUSICAL BOX
Lab. Architectural composition II
Acicastello (CT)
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pianist, teacher
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- work-home integration - creation of a musical room - great acoustics - view of the seascape
GIOENI VISITOR’S CENTER Gioeni park, Catania
The park The Gioeni Park is located in the northern part of the city of Catania. It has an area of about 8 hectares and is built on a volcanic slope. It has a typical Mediterranean vegetation, with autochthonous species. Paths are made of lava stone. The park also presents historically remarkable portions of the ancient aqueduct of Benedictines. An intense traffic ring isolates the park from the city, making it less accessible and inviting.
06 Lab. Architectural composition I
path analysis
visitor flow staff flow
functions library
storage area
bookshop
exhibition area
staff services
toilets
coworking area
hall
kitchen area
projection room
coffee bar
entrance area communicative area
toilets
info area
recreational area staff rest area
supervision
storage area staff services
toilets entrance
PSC - PAVILION MODEL Sant’Agata Li Battiati (CT)
The project is the construction of a pavilion for events and parties. The pavilion is an extension of an existing house and it is a fully glazed compact volume, in constant visual relationship with the garden. The connecting element between the pavilion and the house is a space in front of the glazed volume that is marked by a wooden walkway on the ground and a pergola above. The entrance to this space is marked by electro-welded nets with climbing plants. In front of the pavilion there is a swimming pool with a corten steel walkway. A staircase in the garden allows access to the roof of the glazed volume. Another wooden walkway connects the roof of pavilion with a secondary courtyard behind the house. During the traineeship I made a physical model in 1:50 scale for the client’s proposal. Different colours and materials would characterise the model. White materials define the existing area; wood, copper, cardboard, straw, wire mesh represent the project elements.
07 Studio ACA Internship
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