THE CRYSTAL SHELTER
MIX USE - SPACE AND FUNCTION
Type: 4th-year academic project
Location: Carpathian Mountains Romania
Year: 2016
Within a context of extreme risk to environmental forces, it is important to design buildings that can withstand extreme weather, radical temperature shifts, and rugged terrain.
The shape of the alpine shelter is inspired by a precious stone - a stone finished by human and is it also an aerodynamic shape that stands out to the snow and wind. The design of the interior dictates modesty, totally subordinate to the function of the shelter providing accommodation for up to 12 mountaineers. Its position within the wilderness requires respect for natural resources, therefore must meet the ground in a light and firm manner to ensure the shelter is strongly anchored while having a minimal impact on the ground. In addition, the outer shell needed to be realised with a highly resistant material.
The eye
Oil on canvas
24x24cm
Year: 2021
"The eye" is one of my first oil paintings made as soul therapy during these pandemic times. I find the egg fascinating for the many things you can make with it and for the many shapes it can get. "The eye is the translation of the Romanian word "ochi" - that's what Romanians call a fried egg. Quite interesting I think. While I photograph the egg I capture my reflection in the yolk, as the reflection in a pupil.
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The eye
Oil on canvas
24x24cm
Year: 2021
"The eye" is one of my first oil paintings made as soul therapy during these pandemic times. I find the egg fascinating for the many things you can make with it and for the many shapes it can get. "The eye is the translation of the Romanian word "ochi" - that's what Romanians call a fried egg. Quite interesting I think. While I photograph the egg I capture my reflection in the yolk, as the reflection in a pupil.
Colours might appear different based on your monitor
Academiei Business Centre
FUTURE CHALLENGES
Type: 5th-year academic project
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Year: 2017
The team project posed a unique challenge: designing a business complex adjacent to the historic Military Academy, an emblem of Romania's early modernist era. Both structures convey a sense of power and monumentality, albeit for distinct periods and societies.
To capitalize on the site's location between two prominent streets, we envisioned a design featuring twin towers mirroring each other. These towers are interconnected by public bases, effectively eliminating the notion of a front and back and creating two prominent facades. The bases themselves house a range of commercial spaces, conference halls, suspended auditoriums, and restaurants. Moreover, the towers boast a sky bar and a spa at their summits, providing luxurious amenities for occupants and visitors alike.
With this innovative approach, we sought to blend modern functionality with historical significance, harmonizing the business complex with its surroundings and creating a striking architectural ensemble.
