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
Modular Housing
Type: Invited competition
Client: Private
Program: Residential
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Status: Waiting
The proposal utilizes a classic modular system, with single-level apartments arranged along a common corridor in a low-rise "block-of-flats" configuration. Additionally, the meandering perimeter block design creates an urban pocket park in Bucharest's Floreasca neighborhood, featuring green areas with benches and planters. It serves as a key element in the "hybrid cluster" master planning scheme.
The unique aspect of the building lies in the locally extended areas of select living rooms, forming exterior extruded volumes. These volumes redefine the traditional concept of loggias by incorporating windows, effectively extending the living space for year-round usability. The insulated perimeter design creates an intermediate climate, allowing the loggias to be used as outdoor spaces during summer and sunrooms during winter.
