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PORTFOLIO

PERSONAL DETAIL

name Kosciak Paulina date of birth 14.08.1988

current address 59 B Childeric Road, New Cross, London SE14 6DQ contact e-mail: [email protected] tel.: 07476887413

EDUCATION

2011 – 2013 The Cracow University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Design // Cracow, Poland // M.Arch; graduated with a first degree; RIBA - Part 2 Qualified

2012 The University of Tennessee – College of Architecture and Design // Faculty of Architecture and Landscape Architecture // Knoxville, TN, USA // Student scholarship programme

2007 – 2011 The Cracow University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Design // Cracow, Poland // B.Arch; graduated with a first degree; RIBA - Part 1 Qualified

2001 – 2007 The Art Comprehensive School, specialization in Commercial Art // Rzeszow, Poland // Award for the best diploma; graduated with a first degree

WORKSHOPS

October 2013 Ecoweek Polska // Cracow, Poland Building with Bamboo - light flexible solutions for the cityscape

September 2011 International Design Workshop // Canzo, Italy The Square Project for Piazza della Chiesa in the city center

May 2011 ‘‘Architecture for All’’ // Wroclaw, Poland Designing appropriately for disabled people

September 2010 International Design Workshop // Fez, Marocco The Square Project for Ruine Farran Dwiw in the city center

August 2010 The project implementation ’’Survey of Fredra’s Palace and Park‘’, organized by the Villa Decius Association // Benkowa Wisznia, Ukraine

ACHIEVEMENTS

2012 Recieved First Place in the contest for the implementation of spatial form, organized by the Marek Maria Pienkowski Foundation // Knoxville, USA 2009 Recieved an honorary award in the contest ‘‘Concrete Architecture’’, organized by The Cracow University of Technology // Cracow, Poland

2008 – 2012 Academic scholarship for outstanding achievements // Cracow, Poland

LANGUAGES

English // Fluent (speech and writing) Spanish // Basic (speech and writing) Polish // Native

INTERESTS

Horsemanship // Travel // Photography // Architecture

PORTFOLIO

http://issuu.com/kosciakpaulina/docs/paulina_kosciak_portfolio

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2015 Architect assistant (Part 2); Short Term Contract as a self employed person // February - March London (full-time) // McDowell+Benedetti // London (full-time)

2014 Architect assistant (Part 2); Short Term Contract at AWW Inspired Environments // August - January London (full-time) // Stages A-G; Residential Projects; Masterplans; Landscape Design

Preparation of: 6 months of constant Revit training; Design Brief (Feasibility studies) Photoshop; InDesign Concepts (Sketches to projects, Schemes) Design Development Technical Design Tender Documentation

2014 Interior Design Internship at the Caballero design office // London (full-time) from May Luxury Residential Projects

The responsibilities included: AutoCAD; SketchUp+Vray Interior design Photoshop; InDesign Visualizations Sketches to projects

2014 Organizer the ECOWEEK International Conference and Workshops for Sustainable from January Design & Green Architecture (14-20 Sept. 2014) // London Collaboration with ARUP, SketchUp, London Councils & Miastotwórcze Foundation

2014 Snappy Snaps: Photo and Digital Specialists // London (part-time)

2013 Architect assistant – Podczaszy Pracownia Architektury // Cracow, Poland (full-time) January - December Housing (construction, superstructure and extension) Public facilities – Private dental clinic, Nurseries, Conference & Gastronomic hotels complex Gardens – Arrangement of single family houses garden Public spaces - Revitalization and redevelopment of existing market squares Interiors - Restaurants, Houses, Offices

The responsibilities included: 1 year of constant AutoCAD training; Construction, development and executive projects SketchUp+Vray; Photoshop; InDesign Interior design Visualizations Development of land Implementation of architectural and urban models Preparation of construction documents Building surveyor Realistic visualizations Preparation sketches to projects

2009 – 2013 Creator of architectural models // Cracow, Poland Implementation of architectural models

2008 – 2013 Freelance teacher of freehand drawing // Rzeszow, Poland Classes directed to prospective students of architecture

2009 – 2012 Architect assistant – Up Studio // Cracow, Poland (part-time)

SOFTWARE Adobe Creative Suite Software CS5: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Bridge // AutoCAD // Revit // Google SketchUp + Vray // Vectorworks // Rhino // Grasshopper

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Communicative // Ability to work under pressure // Sense of humor // Fast learner // Driving license

name of project: residential complex the Shangri-La

type of building: residential complex

type of project: individual, student

location: Jakuba St. // Cracow

year of concept realization: 2009

project made under the direction of:dr inż. arch. A. Franta

The residential complex, The Shangri-La, was designed on a plot of Kazimierz in Cracow. There were six urban design keys, they were adopted as the main lines, defining the important objects in Kazimierz. Guidelines adopted the function of sidewalks, and the spaces between them, was recognized as a new form of greenery and landscaping.

The architectural idea of the complex was to fit into the atmosphere of Kazimierz. The east elevation, on the left side, was originally intended to adjoin to the pub Opium, but after many changes, the pub was also processed for the purposes of design.

On the right side elevation was adjacent to the building designed by another student, between them the new passage has been designed, combining Kupa St. and Jakub St. together. From the western side the filling complex was adjoin to high residential building. The idea of the complex was to focus on the problem with the high of the residenial housing on Kupa St., so the best solution was to neutralize its height by division the complex in facades. Thus, we have received a variety height of the proposed residential complex the Shangri-La. This way of thinking, created the cohere form of the project.

plan of the site

plan of the site with the ground floor

plan of the I floor

south elevation & section B-B

east & west elevation

M1

M2

M3

M1

M2

M3

M4

statement of the areas:

M1 - 67,5 m²M2 - 63,8 m²M3 - 99,7 m²M4 - 212 m²


M1 - 70,4 m²M2 - 102,6 m²M3 - 99,7 m²M4 - 84,6 m²

plan of the II floor


M1 - 138,3 m²M2 - 130,5 m²M3 - 99,7 m²


M1 - 92,7 m²

plan of the III floor

plan of the IV floor

M4

M1

M2

M3

M1

name of project: Medina’s living room - ‘‘Bni Adess’’

type of building: urban project

type of project: group, international workshops

lokalizacja: Fes // Morocco

year of realization concept: 2010

project made under the direction of:M.Arch. Bartosz HaduchAbdelghani Tayyibi

medina context

medina house context

floral ornament

geometric ornament

calligraphic ornament

transformation of the ornament

multifunctional square

name of project: Bachelor’s diplomaWellness Centre and Spa

type of building: wellness centre


location: Przedwiośnie St. // Cracow


project made under the direction of:prof. dr hab. inż. arch. W. Buliński

The subject of the study was to design the Wellness Centre and Spa in Cracow. The selected site is in an excellent geographical location. The analysis showed that from the upper floors of the building, we will be able to see the Monastery oo. Paulinów, the Church of St. Katarzyna, the Church of Bożego Ciała in Kazimierz, which are an important view axes.

The architectural form of the building is a combination of two cubes. However, considering that the building itself couldn’t be very high, the total height has been reduced.

To give the building brighter feel, I included, numerous glazing and two large skylights above the swimming pool, inside the main hall and above the staircase. Since the building is situated on the large site, it has been connected to the garden, which is only available for users of the Spa and Wellness Centre.

In the garden, two outdoor pools have been designed and surrounded by greenery. My suggestion for this area, is to stimulate this part of the city, it will become the new meeting place and recreation location for people from all over Cracow and visitors.

analysis of of the site

plan of the site

plan of the site with the gr. floor

plan of the I floor

plan of the II floor

plan of the parking

scheme of the gr. floor

scheme of the I floor

scheme of the parking

scheme of the II floor

vertical communicationgardenentrance unitspa areacafeparking

vertical communicationspa areaadministration empty space above the swimming pool

vertical communicationrestaurantwellness centrespace above the swimming pool

vertical communicationtechnical space

north elevation

south elevation

west elevation

east elevation

section C-C

section A-A

section D-D

section B-B

fragment of the ground floor

fragment of the chosen elevation

fragment of section B-B

name of project: The ’’Piazza Grande’’ square

type of building: urban project

type of project: group, an international workshop

location: Canzo // Italy


project made under the direction of:mgr inż. arch. E. Woźniak Szpakiewiczprof. Ado Franchini

The international workshop in Canzo, in the province of Como, was intended to create an environmental project, redevelopment the district of Valsassina.

My group worked on the project of the square ‘’Piazza Grande’’ where the main element is the historical church. Currently on the square there is parking and the historical loggia.

The aim of the workshop was to design an underground parking garage and a redesigned square.The new square would be responsible for inhabitants of Canzo in the city center, as well as visitors to make them stop there for a while.

The main determinant was the introduction of green, open gardens, combined with the square, which crosses the water line, referring to the historical connection of water. On the edge of the square stairs were introduced, where you can relax at various times during the day, and enjoy the movies overnight, displayed on the western façade of the church. We proposed the introduction of new elements: the tower, sculptures by local artist Salvatore Fiume, mobile kiosks and new features in the loggia - a café.

historical buildingshistorical water connectionsnew functions1. building connected with the culture2. hotel3. café in the historical loggia4. restaurant5. elevator for cars to the parking

new functions and forms6. tower7. fountain = sculpture8. sculpture of Salvatore Fiume9. mobile kiosk10. mobile scene11. image display12. water line

new pedestrian connection

private squares with the possibility of development

designed open gardens

line of the facade

plans of the site

sculpture of Salvatore Fiume

sketch of the site

from the left side: screen & temporary stage // adaptation of the loggia for ‘’Cafe Fiume’’ - open during the day, closed at night // inspiration for the cafeteria

schematic visualization of the square

name of project: Kolegiata Św. Trójcy - Art Gallery

type of building: museum


location: Ołyka // Ukraine


project made under the direction of:dr inż. arch. Z. Wikłacz

During the class from the Conservation of monuments, I proposed to adapt the Baroque church on the Art gallery. It is a three-aisled basilica with a narteks, a choirs and a semicircular presbytery.

Due to the fact that the church itself is a monument of historical significance. I introduced a new steel structure with three levels of narrow walkways. Thanks to that at close quarters we can observe the architectural detail of the church. The exhibition is located mostly, on the ground floor and on the balconies gallery. All areas associated with operating the gallery, were transferred to the basement level: cloakrooms, toilets, spaces accessible only to employees (magazines of exhibits), thus the entire area of the church, will serve as exhibition space. I added the lift to the steel structure (from the entrance site), which will take us to the all levels of the Art Gallery, so that the building is fully accessible to the disabled.

This project represents an unique place, which, thanks to its rich history and connection with the modernist interior, could become one of the most important and stimulating spaces of popularizing the culture and art in Ukraine.

in the top: plans of the ground floor // in the bottom: section B-B

in the top: plans of the site // in the bottom: section C-C

in the top: plan of the crypts // in the bottom: plan of the II floor

in the top: plan of the III floor // in the bottom: plan of the III floor

vertical communicationgeneral communicationexhibition space

space available to employeescloakroomsanitary facilities

in the top: north&south elevation// in the bottom: technical details

in the top: east elevation // in the bottom: west elevation

name of project: Monarch Butterfly Observatory

type of building: observatorytype of project: individual, student

location: Seven Island Wildlife Refuge // USA


project made under the direction of:M. Arch Scott WallM. Arch Ken McCown

This project unlike all the others, it was primarily a research one. The timeline to work on it was one month, including three weeks to familiarize ourselves with the issues and the last week was intended for the work on the project. The task was to design a year-round facility to observe a chosen phenomenon. The first phase, was based on a selected topic of observation. My attention has focused concentration of butterflies in that area. The second phase was to determine the species of butterflies which exist in the reserve, and then choose one, which further research will focus on. My choice was the Monarch butterfly, the most common there. The third phase involved a determination of in which period of time he stays there. After reading more general information about the subject, I found that: the adult form eats pollen from milkweed flowers, lays eggs, then a caterpillar eats the leaves. In the next phase a caterpillar, evolves from a chrysalis into the next stage. All of this helped me determine, which type of land I should choose for the observatory, so a place where a milkweed plant is located. As a result, I designed two forms of the building facade. The first - wooden structure through which the butterflies can fly and the second - glass.

in the top from the left side: south elevation, east elevation // in the bottom from the left side: north elevation, west elevation

in the bottom: sections

The concept of revitalization of public spaces along the creek Ravella entails not only improvements of spaces along the creek, but also ideas for the whole town. I suggested several new features which will improve the city attractiveness: the railway station, as the start of walking - cycling paths, recreational areas with the lake and the beach, a new residential housing and boarding houses, bleachers at the sports fields, pavilions services, observation tower, enlargement of sports and school complex, playgrounds, cultural center, conference and exhibition centre and many other components. Listed above are just most important. All activities and components of revitalization - designed buildings are complemented by compositional greenery.

The project was made during a few months, so each part was carefully thought out and subjected under multiple revisions. I think that the final form of the project, improved tourism & environmental infrastructure. Number of new spaces and places of public activities have been opened. Also introduced new features and architectural forms. All this could encourage tourists to visit Canzo.

name of project: Master’s diplomaThe hostel Cornizzolo on a background of the concept of public spaces along the creek Ravella in Canzo.

type of building: concept of public spacestype of project: individual, student

location: Canzo // Lombardy // Italy


project made under the direction of:dr inż. arch. A. Franta

in the top: transport analysis // in the bottom: function analysis

in the top: greenery analysis // in the bottom: areas analysis

EXISTING ELEMENTS

Buildings

Water surfaces

River bed

Rail

Paving

Low Greenery

Forest

Trees

DESIGNED ELEMENTS

Buildings

Paving

Wood floor

Recreational water

Beach

Glazings

Trees

1. Multifunctional square with mobile kiosks2. Multifunctional square with the fountain, water line (located in the floor of the square, which is conncted with Salvatore Fiume sculptures) 3. Temporary mobile stage4. Cafeteria in the historical loggia5. Small services - kiosks where garden owners and local artists, could sell their masterpieces6. Introduction residential housing with the service on the ground floor. Project of the square accompanied by greenery and recreational water7. Residental road only with bike paths, accompanied by a greenery8. Residental road only, accompanied by a greenery9. Introduction recreational areas with pedestrian and bike routs. Reorganization of traffic10. Playground project11. Revalorization of empty green spaces, creation of recreational areas with the lake and beach, accompanied by bike paths and pedestrian routes

A. Cornizzolo hostelB. Residential housing with the service on the ground floorC. HotelD. Conference & Exhibition CenterE. Cultural CenterF. Expanded school complexG. Expanded sports complexH. Observation towerI. Service pavilion connected with the sport complexJ. Bleachers accompanied to the sports fieldsK. Residential housingL. Information center along with the souvenir shopM. Quest housing with the service on the ground floor N. First railway stationO. Hostel

The concept of revitalization of public spaces along the creek Ravella

Concept of development for neglected spaces. Introduction recreational areas with the lake and the beach, as well as sequences of walking - cycling paths.

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4 5 6

The concept of spaces along the banks of the creek Ravella. On the right - residential housing with services on the floor level.

Expansion of the sports complex.The new elements - the bleachers.

Introduction of a new building - CulturalCentre with underground parking.

Providing the private gardens for public interest purposes. The project of kiosks where garden owners and local artists can sell different products - handmade products, etc.

The project of the hostel Cornizzolo with the land development.

in the top: the concept of the Cornizzolo Hostel and the plan of the site // in the bottom: north elevation

plan of the ground floor with the site

plan of the parking

scheme of the floors

vertical communication

general communication

entrance unit

extra facilities

gym

hostel rooms

restaurant

administration

empty space

technical space

plan of the first floor

D1

D1

D1 - detail of the wall connection with the existing wall D2 - detail of the glazing connection D3 - detail of the green roof

D6 - detal at ground level; D7 - detail of the foundation D5 - detail of layers in the garage D4 - detail of glass balustrade assemble

longitudinal section A-A

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