undergraduate
Architecture Portfolio
Yaroslava Korchagina
Yaroslava Korchagina f
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Table of contents 1. Urban redevelopment project (2012) 2. Parking garage (2012) 3. Cinema Center (2013) 4. Diploma project. Part 1 - Urban planning (2013-2014) 5. Diploma project. Part 2 - Multistory residential building (2013-2014) Teamwork 8. Redevelopment Plan for the Gasholders Site. (2012) Appendix 9. Model making (2009)
Note: All projects, drawings, sketches, collages, schemes, cover image, and other additional materials in this portfolio were made by the author (Except the teamwork project)
Urban redevelopment project Russia, Saint-Petersburg, Petrogradsky Island Type: Academic project, individual work Year|semester of study: 4th year, 7th semester Dates: 01.09.2012-31.10.2012 Supervisors: Vladimir Linov Email: vladimir.k.linov@gmail.com Novohodskaya Natalya Email: novnatalie@gmail.com
Site photos
Project goal: transformation of a large industrial zone near the Karpovka river into a new residential area for 4,300 people Site analysis The size of the site - 9.5 hectares. Planning density - 450 people per hectare. Building height limit: 33 meters Historic preservation: The City of Saint-Petersburg has deemed several buildings in the area as worthy of preservation: Ioannovsky Convent, 3 buildings on the Professora Popova str., House 38k6 on Dalya str. and the automobile inspection facility building Neighborhood context: The territory is surrounded by residential blocks except on the northwest side adjacent to the Leningradsky Dvorets Molodezhi Hotel. The condition of existing buildings was analysed. The territory is presently inaccessible via the existing street network. Enhancing pedestrian access to this area is one of the primary goals of this project. Landmark: Ioannovsky Convent (the character of a future urban planning solution should not overwhelm the view of the Convent)
Historical development
Street network
Urban planning solution Parking requirements: Regulations - 420 parking spaces per 1000 people or 1806 parking spaces for 4300 residents. To provide necessary number of cars one multistory car park was placed on the intersection of Popova and Grota streets. The location on the edge of the territory is supposed to decrease an amount of cars inside the area. Also, first floor parking and underground parking will be placed under the residential buildings Street network analysis was done to provide valuable insights into the performance of a master plan proposal. In order to preserve the House 38k6, it will be reconstructed as a secondary school. Educational facilities are located in the center of the area to be more accessible for the residents. The bank of the Karpovka river is left as a pedestrian path. Three public open spaces were added: on the bend of the river, between the parking garage and a residential building and in front of the 3 historical buildings on the Popova str. (which are supposed to become public buildings)
Urban planning project
Street View Collage Buildings used in the collage: 154 Rental Social Housing; Barcelona, 120 Social Housing In Parla
Street View Freehand drawing: Graphite pencils + Markers
Parking garage Russia, Saint-Petersburg, Vasilyevsky island Type: Academic project, individual work Year|semester of study: 4th year, 7th semester Dates: 01.11.2012-28.12.2012 Supervisors: Vladimir Linov Email: vladimir.k.linov@gmail.com Novohodskaya Natalya Email: novnatalie@gmail.com
Project goal: Develop a concept for a parking garage on Sredny Prospect that would help to mitigate parking and traffic problems. The proposed garage should allow the city to accommodate an additional 300 vehicles, lessen the traffic congestion associated with the existing parking shortage. Project stage 1. Site analysis The parking garage is supposed to be located at the intersection of Sredny Prospect and the 24th line of Vasilievsky island. The development area is bounded by a car wash building to the north, Vasileostrovsky tram depot to the east, Sredny Prospect and the administration building to the south, and the 24th line and the residential complex to the west. The architectural design of the parking garage must include an appropriate and acceptable architectural approach to enhance, embrace and reflect existing city fabric.
Infrastructure maps; Site photos; Heights of the buildings
Considering the appearance and the general style development of the surrounding neighborhoods, it was decided to develop the project in the high-tech architecture style to conform and reflect the visual view of the site.
Street network, Main roads
Project stage 2 Parking Structure Design 306 parking spaces on five floors| Bicycle and motorcycle parking on the ground floor. The structure is composed of a precast concrete and should be assembled in place. The metal rails protecting the cars from falling off were provided with louvers shutting off the light. Natural air circulation is sufficient and, at the same time, they will create a decorate visual screens.The metal trusses on the facade give an extra rigidity and stability Car Park Layout: split level parking. Parking bays are oriented parallel to the longer dimension of the site The roof is consist of roof metal sheets lying on purlins and rafters. Three rod bracing spans ensure the system maintains its rigidity. Pedestrian traffic. The vertical distribution is provided by sculptural open stairs.
Groundfloor plan
Section
Floor plan
Southeast elevation
Southwest elevation
Cold flat roof components
Truss joint
Weld connection
Truss elements
Mixed-use development Even with many green zones around, the territory suffers from a lack of public spaces. This situation happend mostly because of the industrial background of this area. Today, the site is being renovated into a new residential area; however, people do not recognise it as a good place to spend time. The idea to create an Outdoor movie theater can be forward-looking and bring fresh life into a city neighborhood, transforming it into a popular meeting place.
Architectural visualisation. 3D Max, Vray, Photoshop
Cinema Center Russia, Saint-Petersburg, The Embankment of the Obvodny Canal
Type: Academic project, individual work Year|semester of study: 4th year, 8 semester Dates: 01.02.2013-28.05.2013 Supervisors: Vladimir Linov Email: vwladimir.k.linov@gmail.com Novohodskaya Natalya Email: novnatalie@gmail.com
Project goal: develop a cinema design concept. Project stage 1. Site analysis: The Obvodny Canal marked the southern boundary of St. Petersburg in the early twentieth century. Beyond the canal lay the run-down outskirts, factories, mills and warehouses. Today, attraction of the site can be improved by disintegrating the mono functionality of these area and adding new urban functions. Design: Cinema center consists of one extensive foyer area which is shared among multiple auditoriums, entertaining area, administration offices, and technical service rooms. Foyer is supposed to have not only utility function, but to form a complicated spatial structure. Three floors are illuminated via the diagrid steel frame with transparent panels. The vertical foyer provides a high level of transparency from inside to outside, whilst also presenting a kind of stage for visitors to the cinema center; a place to see and be seen. The open arrangement and the balcony structure in the foyer provides plateaus for its own choreography of both intimacy and exposure.
Panoramas
Site photos
North elevation
Ground Floor plan
Foyer on the ground floor contains box offices, lounge area, entrance hall, cloakroom, and an elevator. Administration offices and technical service rooms are located on the south side of the building. Vip zone with private auditorium and lounge is located on the east side. The second and the third floors contain cafes, restaurants, small shops and counters.
Architectural visualisation. 3D Max, Vray, Photoshop
Second Floor plan
Sections
Diploma project Part 1. Urban planning
Russia, Saint-Petersburg, Kuzmolovsky urban locality
Type: Academic project, individual work Year|semester of study: 5th year, 9 semester Dates: 01.09.2013-28.10.2013 Supervisors: Vladimir Linov Email: vladimir.k.linov@gmail.com Novohodskaya Natalya Email: novnatalie@gmail.com Project goal: design an urban planning project for a new residential complex Location: Kuzmolovsky is an urban locality (an urban-type settlement) in Vsevolozhsky District of Leningrad Oblast. located north of the city of Saint Petersburg. Construction of a new residential complex will improve infrastructure and increase economic development of the whole region. Transportation: Kuzmolovsky is located on the railroad, connecting SPb with Sortavala via Priozersk. Preservation: Orthodox church. Construction of an Orthodox church was finished in 2011. This building has no historical value, but the existance of this cultural structure should be taken into account. Also, there is a green zone of pine-trees growing around the church. It is not necessary to save it, but in the prospect of innovation it could be transform into an attractive leisure space.
Topography| Green zones| Site photos
Buildings
Roads
Green zones
Syntesis| Location
Land use
Geologic cross sections Solution: sustainable approach towards an urban construction that appreciates and develops smart growth and walkability. Street grid will increase accessibility and comfort in use, supporting the compact, transit-oriented, walkable environment.
The size of the site - 6.2 hectares Density - 300 people per hectare The number of residents 1860 people
1-1 2-2 3-3
Road sections
Street View Collage Buildings used in the collage: Apartamenty Wilanowska; Warsaw, Västra Hamnen; MalmÜ; Sweden
Street View Freehand drawing: Graphite pencils + Markers + Photoshop post production
Diploma project Part 2. Multi-storey residential building Russia, Saint-Petersburg, Kuzmolovsky urban locality
Type: Academic project, individual work Year|semester of study: 5th year, 9 semester Dates: 01.11.2013-28.12.2013 Supervisors: Vladimir Linov Email: vladimir.k.linov@gmail.com Novohodskaya Natalya Email: novnatalie@gmail.com Project goal: make a project of multi-storey residential building in Kuzmolovsky
Each floor of the building (except of the upper floors) contains 3 apartments. Upper floors contain 1-2 apartments with an access to the roof terraces. Each entrance has disabled ramps; all staircases are illuminated by the natural light. Also, slopes of the roof on the south-west side could serve as a surface for placing solar batteries. Underground parking will eliminate wasteful surface parking lots. Since it will be subterranean, the lots won’t take up valuable city land, and a park with grass and trees will sit atop of it. Parking garage will delve 1.5 meters underground and will be able to accommodate 42 cars on 1 level.
Location.
Sketches.
Floor 1.
North-east elevation.
Floor 6.
South-east elevation.
Underground parking garage.
Section.
Wall construction details.
Redevelopment Plan for the
Gasholders Site
A project by the University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation together with the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPSUACE)
Saint Petersburg Planning Studio Russia, Summer 2012
Existing Zoning
This event was organised by SPSUACE. Participation was not mandatory. However, I volontered to take part in the international teamwork. Type: Teamwork Dates: 07.2013-08.2013 Led by: David Falk, Marie Howland, Roger Lewis, Vladimir Linov, Luis Quiros My participation in teamwork: Work in the Transportation/infrastructure group and in the Research group.
Site and Surroundings
Process: The site plan was the result of four weeks of collaboration among 16 American graduate students of architecture, urban planning, historic preservation, and real estate development, and 20 Russian architecture students. The students spent the first two weeks researching the site, Saint Petersburg’s history and architecture, and the regulations that have guided city growth. During the third week, they were split into four teams, each tasked with exploring their own approach to developing the site. These four teams proposed common ideas and themes, which were then merged into a master plan.
Existing Height Limits
Existing Land Use
Historic Protection Zones
Existing Ownership
Project goals • Transform the existing industrial area into a vibrant neighborhood • Preserve and reuse historic structures • Create a new network of streets that connect to surrounding neighborhoods • Ensure a pedestrian friendly community that provides mobility for all users • Provide mixed uses at sufficiently high densities to create 24‐hour street activity and serve a diverse population • Provide a full range of community amenities, including schools, day cares, and open space • Establish a sustainable community to conserve energy and protect the environment
Existing & Planned Transportation Network
Utilities on Gasholders Site
Retail near Gasholder (Santacreu, 2012) The overall goal of the Gasholders Site redevelopment proposal was to transform the site from its current state of disjointed parcels into a vibrant city neighborhood that extends the historic fabric of Saint Petersburg’s downtown core. In order to effectively implement the proposal, careful care was taken to comply with Saint Petersburg’s existing development regulations when appropriate. The rehabilitation of historic buildings, remediation of contaminated soil, and removal of industry are outlined. Regulations imposed on developers such as the requirement of schools and daycare facilities for residential developments, parking requirements, and green space requirements were also incorporated into the proposal.
Perspective of Gasholders Campus (Gerasimova, 2012) Proposed Height Limits
Land Uses
Perspective of Residential Areas (Zinoviev, 2012) Street Hierarchy
Site Plan
Perspective of view, facing north with St. Isaac’s in the distance, from top of Grain Elevator (Zinoviev, 2012)
Neighborhood Districts
Model of Site Proposal
Retail Corridors
Model making
Model making course in SPSUACE: 1.11.2009-25.12.2009 Exercise 1. Urban planning model Dimensions: 20x20 cm
Exercise 2. Victorian house Dimensions: 25x25 cm