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EDUCATION
Vice-President and Founding Member
4CITIES - Euromaster in Urban Studies
Organization: Poiana lui Iocan NGO Date: Jan, 2013 - present Location: Bucharest, RO Description: Poiana lui Iocan is an interdisciplinary think-tank composed of international researcher in urban studies, architecture, sociology and marketing. Its main mission is to explore the role of contemporary design as a facilitator of new types of interactions that can lead to the development of new types of urban governance structures. Our projects focus on developing new tools meant to facilitate the understanding of complex “wikied problems” associated with contemporary urban planning. Main projects:
Dates: Sept 2014 - Jul 2016 Location: Brussels, BE | Vienna, AU | Copenhagen, DE | Marid, ES Institutions: Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Universität Wien, KØbenhavns Universitet, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Universidad Complutense de Madrid Website: www.4cities.eu
Bachelor & Masters in Architecture & Urban Planning
Architecture Festival 2013
Dates: Sept 2007 - Jul 2013 Location: Bucharest, RO Institution: “Ion Mincu” Architecture & Urban Planning University Website: www.uauim.ro
Toolkit Cinema Favorit - Pop-Up Community Led Cultural Center Wembley Spatial Agency - Urban Development Information
“Green Building Professional” Certification Dates: Sept 2012 - Mar 2013 Location: Bucharest, RO Institution: Romanian Green Building Council Website: gram/the-graduates
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Urban Planning Open Data Consultant at Upgrade My City Organization: My Smart City Date: Jun, 2016 - present Location: Timisoara, RO Description: Upgrade My City is a program focused on identifying, promoting and implementing technological ideas aimed at improving urban quality of life through the involvement of civil society, businesses, universities and the public administration. UMC is designed based on the urban living lab principles, acting both as a network and as a methodology for the development of innovative public services. Web link: www.upgrademycity.ro
Urboteca - Urban Living Lab for Contemporary Inclusive Governance Structures Dambovita Smart River Platform - NGO Coalition supporting the redevelopment of the main river in Bucharest Bucharest OpenData Initiative - Repository of OpenData regarding urban development in Bucharest Web link: http://www.urboteca.ro
Senior Art Director Organization: French Cultural Institute of Bucharest Date: Jan, 2014 - Sept, 2014 Location: Bucharest, RO Description: Lead designer for all of the activities and events undergone by the institute. I was in charge with developing the design and branding of weekly and monthly publications for all the branches of the local institution. Web link: http://www.institutfrancais.ro
Graphic Designer Organization: Quartz Media Production Date: Sept, 2013 - Mar, 2014 Location: Bucharest, RO Description: Print and web design for cultural events. Web link: http://www.quartzmedia.ro/ro/01-home/splash.html
Junior Researcher Organization: Romanian Green Building Council Date: Sept, 2012 - May, 2013 Location: Bucharest, RO Description: Researcher for the “Romania’s Greenest Buildings” publication which analysed national trends in sustainable building projects and the development potential of the local real-estate market. Research assistant for the “Building Greener Schools” Campaign focusing on methods of improving the quality of interior spaces in Romanian schools. Research assistant - Living Building Challenge “Cacica Eco-Library” Project Web link: www.rogbc.org
RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS & EXHIBITIONS 4Cities Master Thesis - The Re-birth of Company Towns: How Corporations are Reshaping Life, Work and Play in the City Date: Jun 2015 - present Location: Multiple Web link: www.corporatelandscapes.org Description: Based on a mix of urban studies and future studies methodologies, the research looks at how contemporary economic trends and practices can create a new breath of corporate-led urban development typology and the rebirth of the company town model.
Research projects part of the 4Cities Program Date: Sept 2014 - present Location: Multiple Web link: Description: Local Globalization Patterns - The Case of Bucharest- Ilfov Region in Romania Urban Regeneration Programs - The Case of Neighborhood Contracts in Brussels Social Inequality Patterns and Their Geographical Distribution in Bucharest Ghettoization in Post-Socialist Cities - The Case of Ferentari Area in Bucharest What if Balkan Mayors Would Rule the World - The Case of Ljubljana, Zagreb and Belgrade Urban Living Lab A Geography of Hairdresser Salons in Vienna Mixing Short-Term and Long-Term Strategies for Brownfield Redevelopment - The Case of Ganz Factory in Budapest British Virgin Islands - A demographic perspective From City Station to Station City - An Analysis of the Current Design Trends in European Train Stations Learning from Experience Economy Landscapes - The Case of Burning Man Festival and Black Rock City An Evaluation Methodology for Industrial Heritage in Copenhagen From Strategies and Tactics to Strategy-Tactics - A Cultural Studies Perspective
The City - A Users Guid Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bucharest, RO Web link: Description: An educational manual developed for high school students that invites them to understand the urban context from an interdisciplinary playful perspective in 12 chapters on the economy, history, nature, art and governance of our contemporary cities.
Public Participation in Urban Planning Processes - Resources for Local Governments Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bucharest, RO Web link: http://www.orasulestitu.ro/oet/images/rapoarte/Participarea_publicului_in_procesele_de_planificare_urbana.pdf Description: In 2010, a new law meant to establish a coherent framework for information and consultation regarding public works was set into place in Romania. The study analyses how this set of rules where implemented in 40 municipalities and proposes strategies for streamlining the process in the future.
WonderLab Exhibition - 24 Hours City - All Inclusive Date: Aug 2013 Location: Vienna, AU Web link: http://www.azw.at/event.php?event_id=1375&lang_id=en Description: My entry into the exhibition concerned new types of architecture practices where the architect and the architecture object plays the role of the mediator, negotiating the step by step implementation process and taking an active role in designing the space around an ever changing open innovation business plan for creative clusters.
Architecture Master Thesis - Industrial Heritage Adaptive Reuse in the context of Urban Regeneration and Creative Clusters Date: Jul 2013 Location: Bucharest, RO Web link: http://www.academia.edu/4202261/CONVERSIA_FUNCŢIONALĂ_A_SPAŢIILOR_INDUSTRIALE_ÎN_CONTEXTUL_REG ENERĂRII_URBANE_INTEGRATE Description: Theoretical paper focused on understanding the economic and public policy environment in which adaptive reuse can become beneficial for future city development. A large part of the study is focused on actor-network analysis and real estate forecasting for the near future as well as the new opportunities offered by Creative Clusters as means of creating long-term local economic growth.
Future of the City - ECO REHAB 3 - Mass Housing Estates or Multifamily Housing Complexes (insert) Date: Jul 2013 Location: Krakow, PL Web link: http://issuu.com/adolfo.sotoca/docs/2013eco Description: Report outlining opportunities of upgradeing existing Mass Housing Estates around Europe (based on research data collected during the three workshops organized in Bucharest, Barcelona adn Krakow.
ARCHITECTURE & URBAN PLANNING Idrija+ Urban Development Strategy Date: Mar, 2016 - Jul, 2016 Location: Idrija, SI Web link: www.tbi.si Description: An alternative urban development vision for the small former mining town of Idrija, Slovenia. Through an interdisciplinary approach, we have developed a “periodic table of elements” that transforms the city from a Mercury Mining UNESCO Heritage Site into a vibrant urban area based on open business innovation and public participation.
Targu Jiu - Brancusi Heroes Crossing Statuary Ensemble - Heritage Protected Area Redevelopment and Modernization. - First Prize Date: Dec, 2012 Location: Targu Jiu, Gorj County, RO Web link: www.arhiforum.ro/concursuri/modernizare-si-reabilitarea-zonei-protejate-ansamblului-monumental-calea-eroilor-din-targ Description: The purpose of the project was to develop the general strategy for the integration of the competition site in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The objectives develop a visitor and car traffic management plan as well as a general guideline for future architecture interventions in the area.
Eco Rehab 3 - Future of the City. International Student Workshop on Mass Housing Estates Date: Apr 2012 Location: Krakow, PL Web link: www.a34.pk.edu.pl/?ucat=40& Description: Workshop devoted to the problems of rehabilitation of Mass Housing Estates and the development of long-term sustainable strategies for local communities regarding both physical and social infrastructures. The area chosen for this exercise was the Nowa Huta district of Krakow which was developed during the 60s and 70s for the nearby steel works.
Galati 2050 - The Would-Be City - Finalist Date: Apr, 2011 Location: Galati, Galati County, RO Web link: http://plusminus.org.ro Description: The purpose of the project was to assist the cities of Braila and Galati in developing a functional urban system based on public transport and on a new urban design strategy that will unite the adjuvant cities by sharing their existing public space infrastructure.
WORKSHOPS ECF Idea Camp 2015 - Build the City Date: Oct 2015 Location: Stockholm, SE Web link: http://www.culturalfoundation.eu/idea-camp/ Description: ECF’s Idea Camp was a three-day collaborative working platform organised within the framework of Connected Action for the Commons, a network and action research programme led by ECF together with six cultural organizations from across Europe.
Edgeriders - Spot the Future Bucharest Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bucharest, RO Web link: https://edgeryders.eu/en/spot-the-future-bucharest Description: Between May-July 2015, Spot the Future was funded by ARCUB, the Cultural Centre of Bucharest Municipality in the context of the European Capital of Culture 2021 (ECOC) bid. The pilot project goal was to inform new directions for the Bucharest 2021 program by identifying and connecting small initiatives around the city.
Vienna Implementation Lab Date: May 2015 Location: Vienna, AU Web link: Description: Using the Implementation Lab structure, where a team of international experts makes an analysis, develops recommendations and constructs a plan and a process strategy for the sustainable redevelopment of an urban area we have been working with the Vienna Municipality on a refined proposal for an old railway depot which will be converted into a new residential apartments and a cultural center.
Re-fresh Soveja Date: Aug 2012 Location: Soveja, Vrancea County, RO Web link: www.cubicsphere-urbanplanning.com/refresh-soveja-2012.html Description: The projects goal was to initiate a process of regeneration in the Soveja village, to advertise existing local values and draw attention to the opportunities and threats of the area. Project tasks: development of a long term vision along with the relevant objectives and programs required in the process of rural regeneration for the area.
Bauhaus Summer School - Energy Landscapes 3.0 Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dessau, DE Web link: www.bauhaus-dessau.de/energy-landscapes-30.html Description: The main objective of Energy Landscapes 3.0 was to study the new network geographies forming around energy systems, and their impacts on European settlements. Precedents included mega-structure projects that involved large energy infrastructure systems across vast regions, such as Herman SĂśrgel in 1928 his Atlantropa project and Richard Buckminster Fuller with his World Game in 1972.
PRESENTATIONS TechSparency and TechVocacy - Open Data, Smart Citizens and Public Participation Date: Jun 2015 Location: Bucharest, RO Web link: ogp.gov.ro/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Agenda.pdf
Urban Fest 2015 - The role of DIY OpenData in Enabler Smart City initiatives Date: Jun 2015 Location: Bucharest, RO Web link: ec.europa.eu/romania/11062015_dezbaterile_urbanfest_ro.htm
London School of Economics Bucharest Workshop - Who is afraid of public participation in Bucharest Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bucharest, RO Web link: www.odaiacreativa.ro/en/focus-bucharest-a-transforming-city-atelier-urban-cu-lse/
Crisis and Innovation in Urban Development in post-socialist Romania Date: Nov 2013 Location: Milan, IT Web link: www.newgenerationsweb.com/pecha-kucha-network/ture.
TEDxCity 2.0 Bucharest - Developing new tools and frameworks for participatory city development Date: Sept 2013 Location: Bucharest, RO Web link: www.tedxbucharest.ro/razvan-zamfira-poiana-lui-iocan/