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■ ProfileTim studied architecture at the Eindhoven University of Technology and graduated on the revitalization of the Hofplein Railway overpass in Rotterdam. During the course of his study he was the editor of the Chepos, a quarterly magazine on architecture, urbanism and engineering. He started his career at VHP architects and urbanists where he worked on several large-scale projects in Russia and a selection of competitions and research projects in the Netherlands. For a brief period of three months he worked on the prestigious Eko Atlantic project in Lagos, Nigeria for the engineering firm Royal Haskoning. In 2009 he switched to Studio Marco Vermeulen, a progressive research and design office based in Rotterdam. In the past two years he has worked on a variety of projects, including the masterplanning and concept development of large sustainable industrial areas, the design of an eco passage constructed out of tree logs, a 3D park, an urban infill block and the conceptualization and prototyping of water squares: an innovative concept for storm water retention in dense urban areas. Recently he has attended and tutored hree workshops in Brazil, organized by the NAi, Studio X (Columbia University NY) and the AA School of Architecture. In 2011 Tim moved to the United States to further pursue his career in architecture, urbanism and research.

■ Professional and Educational Background05/2011 Exhibition Assistant at Architizer for “Audi Urban Future Initiative: Project Manhattan”02/2011 Volunteer at Brooklyn Museum for reOrder installation by Situ Studio01/2011-current Freelance designer at fetchit03/2009-12/2010 Architectural and Urban Designer at Studio Marco Vermeulen10/2008-01/2009 Urban Designer at Royal Haskoning 09/2007-02/2009 Architectural Designer at VHP s+a+l2007 Graduated at Eindhoven University of Technology, Faculty of Architectural Design and Engineering (Master of Science)2006 Assistant to Professor Jan Westra in a design workshop for master students03/2004-08/2004 Internship at Office Ruimtelab09/2001-08/2002 Chairman of the Study Association for Engineering students1998-2003 multiple student co-ships, ranging from teaching freshmen study skills, supporting the exposition committee of the faculty and organizing the information days for the faculty of Installation Technology1997-1998 CAD-course, BOCES Watertown, NY

■ SkillsIn the course of his study and career Tim has obtained proficiency in a variety of presentation skills. His strength lies within the conceptualization of an idea, be it for a masterplan, a building or a public space. In order to present his ideas he uses sketches, models, 3D software (Sketchup, and recently Rhino/3DMax) but foremost he is experienced in using the Adobe software and AutoCAD. He enjoys working in a dynamic team and has excellent time management skills. He speaks and writes both English and Dutch fluently and knows comprehensive German and French. Tim has both the American and Dutch nationality.


■ Selected Projects

Hybrid Design

Concept Development and Research

Sustainable Campus and Business Park Design

Materials and Structures

Tools

Lectures - Workshops - Editorial Work


■ Hybrid Design

Architecture affects everything. It surprises, it fascinates, it plays, it mesmerizes. It can dictate if a space feels unsafe, eery or rather familiar and comfortable. It can make the difference between just another house or a place you can call home.

There is no architecture without site. Urbanism and landscape design play a critical role in the success of a design. In architecture, and urbanism, I always try to relate to the human scale, the way the building or space is going to be used by its occupants or how it is perceived by its users. I investigate how the design will affect the surroundings, not just the environment, but also how it enriches the existing community. Architecture, urbanism and landscaping should collaborate in shaping the places we live and work in. They overlap, unite and confront each other.

I strongly believe in the interdisciplinary approach of designing, diffusing the limits and boundaries of architecture, urbanism and landscape design into one integrated site-specific vernacular.

■ As project leader for the Fargo Infill competition, I managed the design process. Besides being responsible for the design process, I also produced a vast amount of diagrams, visualizations and text for the competition panels. ■ The APEC 2012 conference center design was a team collaboration involving program research, concept development, model making and visualization.■ A small team worked on this competition design for a sustainable residential tower. I coordinated the project and was responsible for all aspects of the design process including going to meetings with the client-developer.

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APEC 2012 Congress CentreVladivostok, Russia

preliminary design2008 VHP

(render by Baihu Rendering, China)

Sustainable HighriseAlmere, Netherlands

competition2008 VHP

Multi-functional City BlockFargo, USA

competition2010 SMV


■ Using an perspective exploded view, the different layers of the urban infill block are revealed. The design was first modeled in Sketchup and retouched in Adobe Illustrator.

■ In the Moscow housing competition I was part of the design think-tank, evaluating the proposals during team meetings. I also aided in the final visualizations for the competition entry.■ The Living Landscape concept was developed in-house and was later awarded with a special mention. Tasks involved 3D modeling, research, concept development and visualization. ■ The strategy for revitalizing the Hofplein track and neighbourhood involved a series of seven architectural interventions.

Multi-functional City BlockFargo, USA

competition2010 SMV

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Living LandscapesUnknown, Netherlands

concept design2010 SMV

Hofplein InterventionsRotterdam, Netherlands

graduation thesis2007

A101 Housing competitionMoscow, Russia

competition2010 SMV

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■ The pilot project for the Water Square project involved design, visualization and other diagrammatic design tasks. Design together with Urban Affairs/Studio Marco Vermeulen.■ The Hofplein revitalization project studied a variety of relevant problems and issues currently existing in the Rotterdam Noord neighbourhood. The thesis is online at http://issuu.com/timaarsen.■ The Floating Communities project involved a vast amount of research into floating housing, water-based cultures and spatial organization of residential settlements. Tasks involved (physcial) modeling, research and constructing conceptual diagrams.

■ Concept Development and Research

The process of concept development is essential to any architectural and/or urban assignment. Thorough research, a theoretical background and site analysis will often lead to a variety of prototypes, typologies and models. In the course of my study and at the Dutch offices of VHP and SMV significant time was spent on concept development and research on the various levels of design. Often these two processes would be conducted simultaneously, creating interesting new ideas and perspectives on the designs. This form of a research-driven design process enjoys alot of design freedom and stimulates creativity and often leads to surprising results.

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■ The Living Landscape concept was developed in-house and was later awarded with a special mention. Tasks involved 3D modeling, research, concept development and visualization.

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Revitalizing the Hofplein trackRotterdam, Netherlands

graduation thesis2007

ARCHIPRIXNOMINATION

by the faculty of Architecture

of the TU/e

Floating CommunitiesRotterdam, Netherlands

research2008 VHP

Water SquaresRotterdam, Netherlands

concept pilot project2008 VHP


■ In the Vladivostok conceptual masterplan project the team had to deal with a high pace, continuously changing design process. Tasks involved model making, program quantifying and visualization. ■ In the Vnukovo project I was assistant to the project leader, responsible for spatial organization variations, quantifying and guarding the program, visualizations and instructing the interns. Presented in Moscow in summer 2008. ■ The Sunrise Campus masterplan was developed in a short timeframe. Individual tasks involved volume studies, quantifying the buildings and developing the sustainability profile for the campus and its buildings. Design together with GroupA.

■ Sustainable Campus and Business Park Design

In the concept development of campus and business parks a strong focus is put on sustainability: closing the cycles of water, waste and energy. Secondly, spatial organization is the key to creating a succesfull park. Clustering volumes, wrapping contours and/or iconic spatial setups create appealing and sustainable working environments.

Local aspects, morphology and availability of resources and modalities have to be taken into account. The result will be a site specific design.

Within campus design it is essential to develop a spatial organization which clearly defines quality public space, deals with the variety of traffic flows, and connects to the surrounding environment. The strategic placement of iconic structures can define and strenghten the campus model.

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Vnukovo Business ParkMoscow, Russia

approved masterplan2008 VHP

APEC Summit MasterplanVladivostok, Russia

conceptual masterplan2007 VHP

(render by Baihu Rendering, China)

Sunrise CampusVenlo, Netherlands

approved masterplan2009 SMV


■ In order to get a grip on the possibilities in creating a sustainable development, all the existing resources and elements are mapped. By putting them in a schematic diagram, and adding missing elements, we can discover possible new connections and are able to achieve closing the cycles of waste, water and energy.

■ In the three industrial park concept development projects I worked in close collaboration with principal architect Marco Vermeulen, responsible for all aspects of design and visualization, as well as the contact with the client and relevant parties. The first two projects are the two main new developments in the province of Noord-Brabant. Both designs have been approved and the Agricultural Food Cluster is currently under construction.

Metabolism Scheme Clover 4Venlo, Netherlands

industrial development2009 SMV

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Agricultural Food ClusterDinteloord, Netherlands

currently under construction2009 SMV

Logistics ParkMoerdijk, Netherlands

concept masterplan approved2011 SMV

Industrial and Energy ParkWaalwijk, Netherlands

conceptual masterplan2009 SMV


■ Together with Marco Vermeulen and wood structure specialist Emile Luning, we designed a eco passage made primarly out of wooden logs. In a short and intense design process I was responsible for all visualizations, diagrams and drawings. ■ In the Vondelpark furniture competition I was part of the design team as well as responisble for all images and visualizations for the entry panels.■ During design studio at the Eindhoven University a group of students collaborated in designing the largest wooden skate bowl in Europe. It was built in 2004 and still operates in Eindhoven. I was part of the design team.■ In the Meerland Park Bridges competition I joined in a later stadium to help strengthen the design concept and aid in the visualizations.

■ Materials and Structures

Finding the right material and the perfect structure is a challenge. Sustainability is an important factor in the choice of materials. Bio-degradable composites can be used to make beautiful structures, using locally available fibers for reinforcement. Closely researching the possibilities and limitations of a material will often lead to surprising results and designs with a certain poetic quality.

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Frozen Fabrics Furniture Amsterdam, Netherlands

competition2008 VHP

Wooden Skate BowlEindhoven, Netherlands

realized2003 Together with studio

Textured Concrete Bridges Eindhoven, Netherlands

competition2008 VHP

Wooden Eco PassageVenlo, Netherlands

preliminary design2009 SMV

THIRDPRIZE &

PEOPLE’SCHOICE


■ Tools

Within the conceptual design phase it is important to be able to communicate the design. Graphic schemes, sketches, illustrative Photoshops and models help to illustrate the desired course of the design.

Besides using it as a tool to explain and communicate a design, I use graphic design for mapping and company branding.

■ Clockwise, from left top corner: concept sketch Watersport Center HeleneSee (SMV), Villa KasCade (VHP), graphic design private clients, metabolism scheme AFC (SMV), schematic parking structure Fargo (SMV), concept sketch Vnukovo Business Park (VHP).

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■ Lectures ■ Workshops ■ Editorial Work

In 2010 I attended the NAi’s (Netherlands Architecture Institute) Matchmaking Program on invitation. We traveled to Brazil and attended workshops in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. At the flooding workshop organized bij the NAi and Columbia University’s Studio X lab I lectured about the Water Squares project, an innovative internationally acclaimed storm water retention typology for public space. In Rio de Janeiro we teamed up with local young architects to particpate in a 24 hour unsollicited architecture workshop. It was published in Brazils leading newspaper O’Globo.

During the course of my study I was a long term member of the editorial staff of CHEPOS, a quarterly university magazine on architecture, urbanism and engineering. Between 2002 and 2006 I was chief editor of the magazine and introduced major renewal proposals, both in the graphic design as in the content. This resulted in the first guest-edited issue on the topic of revitalization. Guest editor was Hana Cisar, professor at the ETH Zurich and Eindhoven University of Technology.

Clockwise from left top corner: Unsolicited Architecture workshop Rio de Janeiro, CHEPOS magazine covers, lecture at Flooding Workshop in Sao Paulo, Article in O’Globo newspaper on the Unsolicited Workshop in Rio

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■ ContactName Timothy Willem Frederik Aarsen (Tim)Birthplace Oldenzaal, the NetherlandsDate of birth May 9th, 1979Nationality Dutch/American

Cellular phone (1) 347.331.8928 (USA) (31) 6 4141 4447 (NL)Email address [email protected] taarsenOnline career profile http://nl.linkedin.com/in/timaarsenOnline portfolio http://issuu.com/timaarsen

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