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SILVIA PIZZINI

S i l v i a P i z z i n i , N i c o s i a S i t e , 2 0 1 1

U.A.C. [January 2013 - ongoing]Co-organizer and Architectural Assistant Part II.

- Assisted Architect in design proposal for a new urban quarter in Bedford- Visited and researched site context- Evaluated site conditions in relation to conservation area and listed buildings- Design development of own part of proposal, the North-South pedestrian route- Built 3D model of proposal in SketchUp- Produced Photoshop montages of walkthrough along the N-S route- Utilised media to publish work and provide regular updates to Bedford stakeholders

Currently part of a Meetup Group of freelance architects; this initiative was established to support Architects affected by the recent economic difficulties. In 2013 Iwas part of a teamof 4whodeveloped an exciting proposal for a new urban quarter in Bedford. The proposal focused on key urbandesign issuesand incorporated residential, office,hotel, cultural and leisure facilities.Weworked closely with a local community group pro bono, to explore and evolve a sensitive, sustainable response. As a result of our work on this project we are now one of the groups in residence at Port of Entry, an exciting open studio space for young creatives of all disciplines - www.portofentry.co.uk.

QualificationsProfessional: RIBA Part I and IIPost Graduate: Diploma in Architecture, University of Greenwich, 2011Degree: BA Architecture, London Metropolitan University, 2003Vocational: BIM Part 1 - Microstation, London Metropolitan University Certificatein2DAutoCAD,MiddlesexUniversity

Achievements

- Member of design team that won 1st prize in the ‘Berlin Tempelhof Incubator’ competition- Member of design team that placed 3rd in a primary school competition in Montoro, Spain- Guest critic at the School of Architecture, University of Greenwich- Co-organizer of the successful Meetup group Unemployed Architects Community

Work History

Speculative project [March 2014 - ongoing]TheMicroflat,London-fullrefurbishment.

- Measured survey: hand drawn and AutoCAD.- Design concept and design development: hand sketches, SketchUp model and Photoshop montages-Specification:adheringtocurrentbuildingregulations- Working drawings: AutoCAD.- Detailed drawings: AutoCAD.

The ergonomics of living applied to an extra small space: starting by putting daily rituals to paper, progressing to using overlapping dimensionality; surfaces and implements provide the necessary use and then disappear, vertically and horizontally, to allow other rituals to take place.The one window provides the only view of the sky along the street, and seating and sleeping arrangements take this view into account.

Technical Skills

Advanced: 2D/3D Vectorworks, SketchUp, 2D AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, WordIntermediate: 2D/3D ArchiCAD, Illustrator, ExcelBeginner: Microstation, Revit, 3Ds Max, VrayUnique: Conceptual design, hand drawing, sketching, montages, modelmaking, photography

I am a passionate and creative Part II graduate with UK experience in design concept and design development of various projects, mainly in the Residential and Urban Design sectors.Naturally curious and inquisitive, I question and evaluate my work with the objective of achieving thebestpossiblesolution.Consideredtohaveanaturalflairfordesignandforacquiringknowledgein construction and technical detailing. Equally at ease working independently and collaborating as part of a team. Looking to secure a position where Part III can be achieved.

Block of 104 affordable flats, Córdoba - Ragel Arquitectos 2013

CHORA Architecture and Urbanism, London [January 2009 - July 2009] Architectural Assistant Part I.

- Built concept and test models for Tempelhof competition winner- Built concept models, sketch models and presentation models for projects in China, Great Britain and The Netherlands, in a variety of media- Researched and compiled of the Taiwan Strait Atlas, a publication by CHORA, using InDesign- Collaborated in building LED lighting system for 3D printed model, exhibited in the 2009 Energy Exhibition in Xiamen, China

My experience at CHORA culminated with the Berlin Tempelhof competition winner. For this competition, I constructed a large model to test the various phases and scenarios where energy production, technology and open spaces were interweaved with housing and infrastructure.

The Crawford Partnership, London [August 2009 - September 2009] Architectural Assistant Part I.

- Design concept and pre-planning drawings for a basement and a loft conversion, and a one storey back extension, using ArchiCAD- Prepared planning package and submitted application online- Post planning design development

I joinedTheCrawfordPartnership togainfirsthandexperienceofbuilt projects.Thepractice’sprojects range from extensions and conversions to high end new builds, in and around the Muswell Hill area, together with commercial and education projects.

Additional Information

BilingualEnglish-Italian,fluentinSpanishandcanspeakBrazilianPortugueseatintermediatelevel.I visit museums and attend talks, exhibitions, RIBA social events and CPD roadshows for continual updates within the industry.Ienjoyswimming,snorkelling,scubadivingandsailing;IholdaRYAlevel2dinghysailingcertificate.Volunteer at the London Open House weekend for 5 years.

Ragel Arquitectos, Córdoba [April 2013 - June 2013] Architectural Assistant Part II.

- Produced design concept for 10,000 m2 affordable housing block, value € 5.893.000- Utilised AutoCAD and SketchUp for the design development and planning drawings of the housing block- Designed soft and hard landscaping for primary school competition- Constructed SketchUp model of primary school as part of the competition

In this well known local practice I was in charge of the design concept and design development for anewmixeduseblockof104affordableflats,commercialunits,undergroundparkingandstoragespaces in a new quarter NW of the city. I based the plan on the geometrical and abstract patterns foundinSouthernSpain,legacyoftheMoorishperiodandreflectedthisinternalgeometryoftheapartments in the design of the façade.

Architecture for Humanity, London [February 2014 - April 2014]Design Team/Fundraising Auction Lead.

- Planned exhibition and auction of architectural works- Shortlisted architectural practices and regularly liaised with them regarding their participation in the auction

AfH is a network of professionals dedicated to using volunteers’ design, construction, administrative, networking and fund-raising skills to help support people and communities in need within the built environment.

Tom Young Architects, London [June 2008 - August 2008]Architectural Assistant Part I.

-Visitedsiteandanalyseditsspecificcontextualconditions- Constructed 3D model of the Archway area using Vectorworks.

Thispart-timeworkexperiencewasmyfirsttasteofthearchitecturalpracticeworld.I analysed the of the publicly owned space of the Archway Underground broader site. I quickly learned VectorWorks and used it to construct 3D models for the proposal for the Better Archway Improvement Plan.