Undergraduate Architecture Portfolio / CV

M AG DALE N A STEFLOVA

Undergraduate Architecture Portfolio / CV

M AG DALE N A STEFLOVA

MAGDALENA StEfLoVABArch Architecture, University of Nottingham

this portfolio includes selected works completed within a three year undergraduate Architecture course at the University of Nottingham.

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University of Nottingham, Architecture BArch 2:1

King Edward’s School, Witley International Baccalaureate

Visual Art (Higher Level): 7Spanish ab initio (Standard Level) 7Mathematics (Standard Level): 6Geography (Higher Level): 6Physics (Higher Level): 5English Literature A1 (Standard Level) 5theory of Knowledge: BExtended Essay (Physics): B

Architectural Office Smedek / July to August 2012 and 2013

During my two summer work placements I gained a practical understanding of the design process and presentation of finished projects.

- I took part in the creative process and working on real design briefs.- Designed a website and advertising materials for the office. - Worked as a photographer on completed sites.

Nottingham University Impact Magazine / September 2011 - August 2013

I worked as an images editor at Impact Magazine (the University of Nottingham Student Publication) in the academic year 2012/13.

- I managed a team of 10 contributors. I ensured that each article published in the magazine was complemented with appropriate images.- Chaired regular meetings with my team of photographers. My aim was to inspire them and put them on the right track to delivering creative images to accompany the articles.- Understood the importance of working efficiently to strict deadlines. A large team relied on my work being of high quality and delivered on time.

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ANO AgENcy, Marketing Agency / Regular Work Experience

I worked at ANo AGENCy in the Czech Republic regularly for the past 2 years. the experience I gained here has varied from participating in the creative process of an advertising campaign to organising company social events.

- I learnt the importance of listening to the client and delivering a result that suited their needs.

Freelance Photographer / 2007 - Present

Since 2007 I have advertised my services as a freelance photographer specialising in portrait photography.

- I understand how to advertise and present my services.- Wrote individual contracts and negotiated prices with clients. - My portfolio (www.maagdalenka.com) includes wedding, portrait and fashion photography.

coco Tang cocktail Bar Nottingham / 2012 - Present

I work as a part time bartender at a popular cocktail bar in the city centre.

- I used my connections with the managing staff to organise two charity events at the venue. Both were attended by over 400 guests.

University of Nottingham Student Ambassador / Academic year 2012

During my free time away from academic study I acted as a student ambassador for the architecture department. It was my responsibility to show prospective students around the department and address their questions.

Aga Sikolo Project / Academic year 2012/2013

In the year 2012 / 2013 I took part in a live project which comprised of fundraising, designing and building a nursery school in South Africa. for more information about the progress of the project please visit: www.facebook.com/ProjectAgaSikolo.

A d d i t i o n a l S k i l l s

Languages:English - fluentCzech - fluentSpanish - Basic knowledge

IT Skills:Mac oSX/WindowsRhino, flamingo Render, Sketchup, AutocadAdobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign

Other:full EU Driving License

MAGDALENA StEfLoVA

CAStLE StREEt cLINIcAL RESEARcH RETREAT

final undergraduate thesis work completed at the end of year three.the project comprised of developing an individual brief, creating a complete environmental and construction study of the work in progress as well as creating a final fully developed building study.

the project is a residential Phase 0 and Phase 1 clinical research centre adjacent to a newly masterplanned medical research building based on Castle street in Sheffield.this project contains a free high street walk-in consultation centre which operates as a lure to potential volunteers. Above the walk-in centre there is a residential facility for research volunteers. this facility includes sports and leisure spaces, outdoor and indoor gardens and volunteer bedrooms. there is also a floor dedicated to test conduction and quick transport links for cases of emergency.

As well as dealing with the practical development of a design, this project’s primary interest was in creating an architectural journey between temptation - Capture - Consequence.

A view of the elevated garden - one of the project’s main elements.

INtERNAL VIEWS

the reception area.

Consultation room with views of the garden.

Views of the garden.

MAIN SEcTION

ELEVAtIoNSMain section through the entire project.original displayed at 1:50.

Main Elevation.original displayed at 1:50.

High Street Elevation.original displayed at 1:50.

BASEMENt PARKING

LoWER GRoUND fLooR 1:200

GRoUND fLooR fIRSt fLooR SECoND fLooR tHIRD fLooRfoURtH fLooR

Roof PLAN

ambulance parking

patient testing

consultation rooms

reception and waiting room

accommodation

loungeleisure/ swim / gym

outdoor garden

kitchen dining

indoor garden

staff observa-tiondeck

staff lounge and observationdeck

accommodation

accommodation

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PLANSoriginal displayed at 1:200.

SHoRt SEcTIONSoriginal displayed at 1:100.

Bay Section

[01] bolted glass system with structural glass fin.

[02] Metal sheet roof bolted on a universal beam attached to the ctructural fin.Metal gutter is fitted at the end of the sheet roof.

[03] Insulated concrete wall panel fitted on a concrete footing bolted to the ground with foundation bolts.

[04] Steel box section fitted onto a tophat footing bolted with foundation bolts.

[05] Concrete structural ‘tree fitted onto a concrete footing bolted with foundation bolts. Contains insulation and drainage layer.

[06] Universal H beam, 350 mm with inserted 150mm box section bolted with a plate carrying hollow batens carry-ing glass fitted into glazing channels

[07] Irrigation channel

[08] 900 mm concrete foundation on top of 100mm insulation, dpm and hard core. Covered with structural streed with underfloor heating.

Structural trees were designed to draw natural light in distinct patterns. (middle right image)

During the design process, I experimented with different shapes. A tree with a symmetric geometry came out as the most stable.

Materials used in the tree design are based on the guidelines for intensive green roof systems.

BAy DETAILINgExtract from the integrated design document. Based on design work in progress.

GARDEN DETAILDesign of a structural ‘tree’ which holds soil for growing trees and small vegetation.

Pre-cast concrete

Insulation

DPM

filtering layer

Substrate

Drainage pipe

Drainage layer

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Cool spaces due to cross ventilation, stack affect through openings and large amount of shading and surrounding thermal mass. In winter, this space is fitted with an underfloor heating system.

Positive wind pressure

Negative wind pressure

small openings in existing facade allow ventilation

PINStoNE StREEtBOUTIQUE PHARMAcy DESIgN

Small design project completed at the start of final year. the aim of this project was to design a ‘boutique’ at a given site in Sheffield. Selecting a pharmacy gave me the opportunity to re-define an otherwise well known store design.

Combining a pharmacy with a cafe/restaurant has been inspired by the works of Damien Hirst who questioned our relationship with food and medicine.

VENtILAtIoN STRATEgyExtract from the integrated design document. Based on design work in progress.

SCHEMAtIC AXO

MAIN ENTRANcE AREA

the main entrance area has been designed to be on the opposite side than the traditional ‘expected’ entrance would be.

that is in order of supporting the sequence of the visitor’s journey. the triple height space provides a “wow factor” typical for a boutique and small peeks through openings on to laycock house and into the cafe area reveal unexpected twist onto the traditional pharmacy.

PORTABLE TERMINALS

In addition to the main till, bottom floor shop assistants will be able to carry portable payment terminals to assist people in a rush.

Bottom floor staff are also there to avoid shoplifting.

STORAgE BASEMENT

In addition to storage of small products available near the toilet, there is also an entrance to the main storage basement for the bulkier goods. on plan we can see the easy access to this basement from the new street for loading and unloading goods.

ILLUSTRATION FURNITURE

to illustrate the possible interior solution, I have chosen Mies Van Der Rohe designed furniture due to it’s ‘clinical’ nature, which runs with my futuristic lab idea.

MAIN SEcTION

A-A B-B C-C D-D

EXtERNAL VIEWS

SHoRt SEcTIONS

INtERNAL VIEWS

PLANS

basement ground floor first floor roof plan

CALAIS VILLAGE MASTERPLAN

Second year project based in Limpopo, South Africa. this large scale project included design of 8 shop units, information centre with an internet cafe, 8 housing units as well as silos, warehouses, watertower, and a laundrette.

AGA SIKoLocHARITy DESIgN PROJEcT

A live project which comprised of fundraising, designing and building a nursery school in South Africa. the design competition was completed in teams of 6 and the brief asked for a fully resolved scheme which could later be built in short time scale of 4 weeks using very little to no machinery and skilled labour.Use of locally sourced materials and understanding the cultural and environmental precedents has been essential for the success of the project.

HEAD HoUSE SHORT DESIgN PROJEcT

Small two day practice design project. the brief was to design a small head house building for a planned underground transport system. the project is based in Brno, Czech Republic.

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