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Selected Architectural Work by George Gizas

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WORK EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

SEPTEMBER 2009-MAY 2014

Bachelors of Architecture from City College of New York

MAY - SEPTEMBER 2009

DECEMBER 2009-JANUARY 2010


DECEMBER 2010-JANUARY 2011


Kalamboukis Construction, New York City Worked on site in many new and old builings.

Angelos Georgopoulos PC, LIC, New York Assistant to engineer - Creating AutoCAD drawings



Theta Designs, Bayside, New York Assistant to Architect - Creating AutoCAD drawings, surveying existing buildings

SEPTEMBER 2013 - JUNE 2014 Theta Designs, Bayside, New York Assistant to Architect - Creating AutoCAD drawings, surveying existing buildings

SKILLSAutoDesk: AutoCAD 2008 - 2014

Revit

Rhinoceros: Rhino 4.0 / Rhino 5.0

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesign

Google Sketchup

Manual Drafting

English

Model Building / Laser cutting

LANGUAGE

Greek

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Hunter’s Point SouthFerry Terminalpages 5-16

Atlantic AvenueSound Labpages 17-24

Geiranger Terminalpages 25-30

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J. Max Bond Centerpages 31-36

Sound Factorypages 37-48

Hand Drawingspages 49-

hunter’s point southferry terminalTHESIS PROJECT

fall 2013 - spring 2014

site : hunter’s point south, queens, nyprofessor : lance jay brown, faia

Ferry boats are an essential means of transportation in New York City.They provide fast and easy alternatives to tranis, buses and cars. A ferry terminalshould not only be a pier for a ferry boat to dock, but much more than that. Most terminals in New York City incorporate a simple pier design and a ticket booth.The design of this ferry terminal in Hunter’s Point South includes an open air foodcart market on the ground �oor, clothing retail on the second �oor and a restaurant/bar on the third �oor.

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East and west view from the site (top).Zooming into the project’s site, starting o� with Tri-State Area and leading intoHunter’s Point South. Key surroundingbuildings highlighted (above).

Currently, a �oating dock extends out from the park for the East River Ferry to dock. The docksits next to a recently constructed roof structurethat houses bathrooms, ticket booths, and a cafe.

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L O B B YT I C K E T B O O T HW A I T I N G A R E AS T A F F O F F I C E SC A F ER E S T A R A U N TC A T E R I N G H A L LR E T A I LF E R R Y D O C K SM A R I N AK A Y A K / W A T E RS P O R T S R E N T A L SS T O R A G EB A T H R O O M SS E R V I C E ST O T A L 43650 SF

1500 SF700 SF1600 SF225 SF3000 SF3500 SF4300 SF18000 SF3600 SF20000 SF3000 SF

700 SF225 SF1500 SF

+ 20000 SF (MARINA) = 63650 SF

LARGE OPEN SPACEINFORMATION DESK / TICKET MACHINESEATING AREA / SMALL COFFEE STANDTHREE (3) OFFICES - CONTROL ROOM

RETAIL MAY BE SMALL STANDS OUTSIDEFLOATING OR STATIONARY

STORAGE EQUIPMENT

FERRY PARTS / DOCK MAINTENANCE

ELECTRICAL / MECHANICAL / JAMITORIAL

QUEENS MIDTOWNTUNNEL

MAJOR ELECTRICTRANSMISSION LINE

LONG ISLAND RAILROAD LINE

RAVENSWOOD GRANODIORITE

MODERN RIVERINE SEDIMENT

HISTORIC RIVERINE SEDIMENT

LANDFILLSOIL CAP

North and south views from site (top left).Program of the project. (left). Section cut through the site and newpark highlighted in the map (bottom).

P R O G R A M

NORTH VIEW

SOUTH VIEW

CURRENTLY, A FLOATING DOCK EXTENDS OUT FROM THE PARK FOR THE EAST RIVER FERRY TO DOCK.THE DOCK SITS NEXT TO A RECENTLY CONSTRUCTEDROOF STRUCTURE THAT HOUSES BATHROOMS, TICKET BOOTHS AND A CAFE.IS THIS ENOUGH FOR A FERRY TERMINAL?

BY ADDING PROGRAM TO THE FERRY TERMIAL,THIS SITE CAN BECOME A DESTINATION FOR PEOPLEOTHER THAN COMMUTERS. THESE PROGRAM SPACESCAN ENCOURAGE OTHER PEOPLE TO TAKE THEFERRY AS WELL.OPEN AIR MARKETS NEXT TO THE FERRY, WILL PROVIDECOMMUTERS WITH QUICK ACCESS TO FOOD SHOPPINGAS WELL AS DINING

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... sequence of ideas ...

Hunter’s Point South Park with proposedhousing building along the riverfront. (left).Sketches of how the building would �talong the park’s waterfront. The sketchesprogress as ideas become more concrete. (top).

New ferry terminal on the site. (opposite page left.)Ferry routes around NYC. (opposite page right.) 11

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JUNE 21st - 12pm

JUNE 21st - 6pm

DECEMBER 21st - 1pm

DECEMBER 21st - 4pm

DECEMBER 21st - 6pm

how to incorporate the new housing projects and the new park into the design?

GREEN ROOF SYSTEM

Biotrays are biodegradable trays forpreplanted green roof media. Made with cocunut husk �ber (coir)bound with natural vulcanized latex, the 17-inch-square, three-inch-deepcarriers speed installation and providenutrition as they decompose over time.This green roof system was incorporatedin the California Academy of Sciencedesigned by Renzo Piano.The green roof will be used as a storm water retention system and willhelp conserve energy. The green roofwill also be aesthetically pleasingto the residents of the housing projects that will tower over this building.

Sun diagram of the building (top left).New housing projects around the site (bottom left). Site map of project (right)Biotrays used in the roof system ofproject (top center).12

section a-a

runoff from roofand sourroundingsite

scale: 1/8” = 1’-0”

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Section A-A with details. (top).Section A-A rendering. (above).

Underground tank for rainwater runo� from roof and sourroundingsite.

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First �oor plan. (right)HVAC systems plan. First �oor,second �oor, third �oor from topto bottom. (left)

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East elevation. (top).Second �oor plan. (above left).Third �oor plan. (above right).

retail

shoe store

clothing store

clothing store

clothing store

cafe/kitchen

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East elevation. (top).Interior rendering of the �rst �oor.Fruit and meat booths are shown. (center).Exterior rendering of the building on thewest side. Ferry pier is shown. (bottom).

The building is designed to allow people to approach and enter thestructure from many di�erent directions. A long exterior ramp comes out from the park and becomesone with the second �oor. Other walkways start o� from the street andend up wrapping around the building.

The �rst �oor interior is composed ofseveral individual stand or boothsthat sell fruit, �sh, meat, baked goods.This open market is easily accessiblefrom the ferry dock and will allowpassengers to grab groceries on their way home from work.

Retail stores and dining areas are located on the second and third �oors.The dining areas are located on the west side of the building as to takeadvantage of the views and attract even more people to the building.

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atlantic avenuesound labSPRING 2013

site : boerum hill, brooklyn, nyprofessor : martin stigsgaard

Sound lab: a place people will gather to listen to music, learn music, and create music. Brooklyn is a thriving place where many local young musicians are looking for places to play their music in front of an audience outside of bars and parks. Music studios, stagging, lighting and seating will help to create a pleasant enviornment for all musicians and also for the audience.

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Site plan and basement plan. (top).Picture of the site (A). Intersection ofBoerum Place and Atlantic Avenue (B).Picture of Atlantic Avenue and adjacent building (C). (left).

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S.S. ATLANTICBROOKLYN, NY

BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN1/16” = 1’0”

The site is located on Atlantic Avenue between Boerum Place andSmith Street in Brooklyn, New York. As shown in the pictures to the left, the site was empty at that point in time. Boerum Place and Atlantic Avenue is a busy intersection and a way for people to easily access the site.

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ROOF FINISHING

4-1/2” BATT INSULATION

8” CONCRETE

2” DEEP METAL DECKING7” DEEP STEEL I-BEAMINTERIOR CEILING FINISHING

12’ DEEP STEEL TRUSS

4” DIAMETER STEEL PIPE

3/8” THICK GLASS PANELS

OXIDIZED STEEL WITH 1” DIAMATER

SPIDER FITTING

LOWER BEAM OF TRUSS 9” DIAMETER STEEL OVAL BRACEBRACE JOINT PLATE

12” STEEL TENSION PIPE

WOOD PANELING

BATT INSULATION

INTERIOR WOOD WEAVE FINISH

HANGER CABLE PIECEANGLED CONNECTION PLATE

STEEL L-SHAPE CONNECTORSTEEL ROD 1/2” DIAMETER

TENSION BRACE RIBS FOR PERFORMANCE HALL

SOUNDPROOFING

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Long section. (top).Short section. (left).Glass facade detail (A), Hanger to shell of performance hall connectiondetail (B). (right).

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First �oor plan. (top right).Second �oor plan. (bottom right).Exploded axonometric. (top).Program analysis. (middle).Structural diagram. (bottom).

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FIRST FLOOR PLAN1/8” = 1’0”

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SECOND FLOOR PLAN1/8” = 1’0”

Third �oor plan. (left). Fourth �oor plan. (bottom left).

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THIRD FLOOR PLAN1/8” = 1’0”


FOURTH FLOOR PLAN1/8” = 1’0”

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FIFTH FLOOR PLAN1/8” = 1’0”

Fifth �oor plan. (above).Roof plan. (below).

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geirangerterminal

spring 2013

site : geiranger, norwayprofessor : martin stigsgaard

This project was for a competition, which had to be completed in 180 hours. The design is based on an inorganic extension of the mountainous landscape of the region,consisting of individual “hills” of program. The overall design comprises of four main domed structures, subdivided in layers, connected by platforms or walkways between curved �oor plates to create a more dynamic and �uid enviornment. The form mimics the trails that are found on the mountains of the area. By designing this extension of the land, it made it possible to reach out to the ships that could not come closer, while providing visitors and residents an attractive set of programs to keep them entertained and enhance their experience while in the area. The designbecomes a provocative use of architecture without corners. These domes are subdivided in layers�lled with glass, generating panoramic views of the area which allows for a visual connectionat all times.

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Site plan. (top).Diagrams showing the thoughtprocess behind the design, startingfrom top left to bottom right. (left).Final rendering. (below).

Aerial view. (top left).View from the start of the walkway towardsthe terminals. (top right).Floor plans with distictions as to what is locatedin each part of the four “hills”. (below).

The programs provided in this design include: bike rentals, Kayak rentals, retail, restaurants, cafe, green roof, harbor o�ces, tourist o�ces, and also theimplementation of bike lanes along the organic shape of an island existing in ourdesign. The purpose for the diversity of the program is to provide the setting for a consistent interaction residents and visitors of the area throughout the entire year.

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Analysis of how the structure of theindividual hill will work. (below, above,right).Rendering ofspace between two hill. (top).

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j. max bondcenter

THESIS PROJECT

fall 2012

site : city college of new york, cunyprofessor : alberto foyo

Creating a space for the public to interact with theschool was the focal point of this project. The designallowed the school and its architectural creativity to meet the outside society and sourroundings.

Since the project is located on the ground �oor of the Spitzer School of Architecture at CCNY, the project would help create a larger impact on Harlem.People would be able to access the center and learn more about architecture and J. Max Bond, which the center is named after.

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Site plan. (opposite top).Elevation. (opposite bottom).Floor plan. (top).Model of building extension design.(left).

Renderings of the interior of the center. Thefurniture and some partitions are operableand can be moved to create di�erent spacesfor di�erent events. (top).Axonometric plan of the center. (above).Floor plans demonstrating two di�erent optionswith the operable furniture and partitions. (left).

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Model of building with the site.(top) (far left).Screen for movies or documentarieson the building wall adjacentto the J. Max Bond Center. (left).

soundfactoryspring 2012

site : greenpoint, brooklyn, nyprofessor : alberto foyo

Greenpoint is slowly transforming into a thriving part of Brooklyn again after years of dilapidation and neglect. Many empty warehouses and factories are forgotten along the river shore, however designing a “necklace” of community centers for various events along the river, willhelp Greenpoint become an important cultural part of Brooklyn. This community center with promote di�erent types of events including weddings, music concerts, dance classes ect.

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Site analysis with various buildingsand views surrounding the site.

Site model created as a studio. Includesthe green spaces and the future residentialbuildings along the waterfront. (right).Massing model of the “Sound Factory”on the studio site model. (above).

The purpose of this project was to design a community center. Each studio member was given a part di�erentsite along the same waterfront in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.As a studio we redesigned the waterfront and the innerparts of Greenpoint to create parks, green avenues andstreets and a waterfront boardwalk connecting all the community center projects together. We also took into account the fact that in the near future high rise residentialbuildings will be built all along Greenpoint’s waterfront.

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Case studies and initial sketches of ideas. (opposite page).

Due to the existing conditions of the piles supporting the pier, most of thepiles will have to be removed since the pier has fallen apart, and the woodenpiles have been severly damaged due to time. The new design is proposing to maintain a version of the existing grid and impose new piles in order to supportthe new loads on the pier.The construction system for the structure will be a continuation of the systemfor the pier. In critical locations the columns will come through the pier to supportthe lower levels of the community center.

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View of New York City from the site. (top).Site plan of the community center (above).

Spaces can be arranged in a wayto designate a speci�c area forceremonial actions and for dining.Depending on preferance, tides,and size of party, the ceremony canbe held on the pier or on the entrylevel. On the lower level, areas can be sectioned o� with partitions toseparate areas for groups to preparefor the events.Spaces can be arranged in a way to designate a speci�c area for ceremo-nial actions and re�ection. In keepingwith the idea of separation of soundtypologies, the entry level is arrangedas to house actions of the celebratorynature. The lower level is reserved forthat of pensive thought; an area to quietly re�ect upon a loss, beforecelebrating life above. Spaces can be arranged in a way todesignate a speci�c area for lecturesand a space for large meetings of the general public with a projector that acts as a sole partition between programs.On the lower level, the spaces can bearranged around the artists work, in turncreating a quiet gallery for guests to studythe installations of local art.Spaces can be arranged in a way to highlighta speci�c zone within the pavilion that willact at the main area of focus for the desired program. A temporary “stage” can be installedto allow for perfect vision from an area. On the lower level folding partitions can be usedto divide spaces, allowing for individualpreparation before a performance.

The red points are meant to highlight the main focuse of each functions that can take place within the pavilion. Throughout the strategic layout of spaces for each speci�c function, the highlightedregion is made visible from the surrounding areas and through the arrangment, it becomes the focal point of each program.

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Site model. View is from the southfacing north. Brooklyn facing towardsQueens. (below).

Hand rendered plan. From start (above)to �nish (below).

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Hand rendered elevation. Fromstart (above) to �nish (below).

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Hand rendered elevation. Fromstart (above) to �nish (below).

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