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Portfolioarchitecture + design
selected works 2011 / 2015
Cover “National space centre” / 2014
Marcos Anton, BA Arch
FISH OBSERVATORY
Response of the FensUniversity of Lincoln, Third year, 2013Project Tutor: Simone Medio
The main theme of the studio was, through a cultural and
technological research, to observe the Lincolnshire
Fenlands in different perspectives. As a result of this, the
goal of this investigation is to create a response to an
existing issue of the region through a rural study.
The Lincolnshire Fenlands used to be a natural region
flooded by increasing sea and river water levels. However,
this flood was and still is the main risk for the Fauna, the
Flora, the agriculture, and the infrastructure of the area
(South Holland parish council offices).
The idea itself answers to the main principles of an
ecological and agricultural life, particularly the relationship
between people and nature as well as architecture and
technology combined with nature. As a result, the propor-
tion is narrowed down facing the location and focuses on
the links among the different observing spaces as well as
the educational and shopping space.
Key Terms:ContextPublic SpaceThe FenlandsNatureResponseEnvironment
STARS OBSERVATORY
Response of the Fens
University of Lincoln, Third year, 2013
Project Tutor: Simone Medio
A reaction to a current concern is called a response. In
architecture, the term response could be present in many
areas, social, economical, environmental, technical,
ecological, etc.
However, an architectural response does not only try to
solve the problem, but also to avoid future issues. Along
these lines, “Architecture should inspire people to use
their own resources, to move into the future.”-Tadao
Ando.
Carrying on with my research, the idea of understanding
the whole ecosystem of this concrete zone started to take
shape. Therefore, this site has different habitats and
terrains, and to look at all of them it is necessary to create
different observation spaces with considered orientation.
Key Terms:ContextPublic SpaceThe FenlandsNatureResponseEnvironment
FOGUERES COMPETITION
Fogueres experimentales
Alicante, Spain / 2015
Project jury: La Foguera Pla del Bon Repòs –
La Goteta
The goal of the competition Fogueres Experimentales and
Innovative is intended to encourage and recognize artistic
and creative values of those foguerers monuments, which
by its elements and treatment of themes and materials
being innovative or experimental concept.
The “Hogueras of Alicante” have been for many decades
a very important tradition in the whole Spain. This compe-
tition is seeking for an innovative and ecological proposal
of a pavilion.
This modern pavilion will be then at the end of the cere-
mony be burned and everyone living in the neighbour-
hood will gather around as well as enjoy it for a month.
Key Terms:ContextPublic SpaceAlicanteEcologyCultureTradition
ART STUDIOSLincoln Art centres
Univeristy of Lincoln, UK / 2012
Project Tutor: John Napier
With this project you are asked to explore bringing light
(and ventilation) into the interior of the plan on a
constrained site through shafts/ lightwells/ stairways as
well as through well managed windows and openings
within the various façades.
A clear distinction in your work should be made between
daylight (from the North is traditional popular for studios
and from a Standard Overcast Sky) and sunlight which
can enliven interiors but also cause glare.
Studios should benefit from light from perimeter windows
and borrowed light from shafts if possible. The height of
these rooms should be considered especially at perimeter
conditions.
Key Terms:ContextARTLincolnLightCultureVentilation
YOGA CENTRELincoln Health Centre
Univeristy of Lincoln, UK / 2012
Project Tutor: John Napier
Having chosen (and in choosing) a small building to
design and develop, you should acknowledge that this
project is designed to stretch the boundaries of your
technical knowledge and skill.
Your finished work should explain how the structure is
built, and integrate the various elements elegantly in 3
dimensions.
The quality of your proposal will be visible from the
concept through to the detail of its realisation. This
detailed quality will be both in both visual and construc-
tion terms, where inside and outside meet.
Key Terms:
Context
Health
Lincoln
Meditation
Sustainability
Ventilation
FIGMENT COMPETITIONIZASKUN CHINCHILLAARCHITECTS
Figment pavilion ompetitionIzaskun hinchilla Architects, 2015First PrizeArchitectural Intern
Instead of a typical design competition, the City of Dreams Pavilion asks entrants to consider how they will construct this temporary structure in the most efficient and sustainable way possible.
Entrants should consider the entire lifecycle of building materials in their submission. Whether they do this by identifying companies that produce “cradle to cradle” products, garnering sponsorships from environmental or socially conscious groups, or re-using waste from construction sites, the materials used and the installation process should have as little impact as possible on the environment.
Key Terms:ContextEnvironmentNew YorkPavilionSustainabilityWind
FROM THOSE YOU SAVED COMPETITIONIZASKUN CHINCHILLAARCHITECTS
From those you saved ompetition
Izaskun hinchilla Architects, 2015
Architectural Intern
Established in 2013 by Polish-Jewish American business-
man and philanthropist Zygmunt Rolat, the Remembrance
and Future Foundation has tasked itself with creating a
Commemoration of Poles who rescued Jews during the
German occupation. The Commemoration is to be built in
the vicinity of the Museum of the History of Polish Jews
and will be entirely financed by private donations from the
Jewish community in Israel and abroad.
The project has received the support of the President of
the Republic of Poland, the Mayor of the City of Warsaw
and the leadership of the Museum of the History of Polish
Jews.
The project is being overseen by the Polish Committee
and Foundation’s International Committee, which features
representatives of various Jewish communities in Israel
and abroad. Its members include: Zygmunt Rolat –
chairman, Hanoch Gutfreund (Israel); Corinne Evens
(France); Elżbieta Ficowska, Konstanty Gebert, Adam Rotfeld, Michael Schudrich (Poland); Michael Berkowicz,
Key Terms:ContextCultureWarsawPavilionJewishInteraction
ECO HOTELS DESIGNIZASKUN CHINCHILLAARCHITECTS
Mexico / Ibiza Eco Hotels
Izaskun hinchilla Architects, 2014
Architectural Intern
Izaskun Chinchilla architects is working in several eco-re-
sorts in Ibiza Island and abroad. We are making a big
effort to make people feel at home even when they are
abroad.
We are referring our design work to the notion of ‘biophil-
ia’, that has been recently adressed by several authors in
the field of architectural design. Biophilic spaces and
objects, are supposed to connect with natural preferenc-
es of humans, determined by their physiology.
These preferences include natural light, vegetation, a
particular rage of materials, specific color arrangements
and spatial conditions reminding natural landscapes. A
more sophisticated definition of biophilia is deeply
informed by perception, psychology or social studies.
Key Terms:
Context
Environment
Ibiza
Hotel
Sustainability
Nature
GARCIMUÑOZ CASTLEIZASKUN CHINCHILLAARCHITECTS
Garcimuñoz Castle, SpainIzaskun hinchilla Architects, 2014Architectural Intern
Garcimuñoz Castle, in the Spanish province of Cuenca, was first the site of a 10th-century Moorish citadel, before becoming residence for the prominent Villena family in the 12th century and, from 1708, the site of a church that is still in use today. The castle is therefore a complex site of built additions and partial demolitions from different historical periods. The current poor state of conservation makes it difficult to show its full heritage value.
This innovative refurbishment consolidates and reinforces ruins from Arab, Medieval and Neoclassical times. It adds contemporary architectural value to the building's heritage, while transforming the castle into sustainable and safe spaces for the public to visit.
The refurbishment introduces a network of footbridges, platforms, stairs and rails. Its elements are strategically placed to differentiate the building's different historical periods and to highlight views of building parts from architectural periods that have not been seen together before. The renovation can be said to work as an orthographic system enabling us to decipher a chaotic and incomplete inherited 'text'.
Key Terms:
Context
Castle
Heritage
Refurbishment
Medival
People
EUROPEAN ARCHITECTURESTUDENTS ASSEMBLY
European OrganisationBritish Leader since 2013Architectural Workshops
European Architecture Student Assembly was founded in 1981 by architect students like Geoff Haslam and Richard Murphy and is closely related to the Winterschool concept, which organises similar events for UK students of architecture. EASA takes place each summer in a different country, with the event usually lasting two weeks.
It is organised by students of architecture for students of architecture and the concept is operated on a cooperative basis. In fall at INCM, Intermediate National Contact Meeting, the location for EASA is decided one and a half year in advance. Typically 400 students take part in the event and engage in workshops, exhibitions, lectures and social events loosely based around a specific theme.
These events are run by a combination of academics and students and encompass a wide variety of activities with a greater or lesser relationship to architecture. The event is funded through a combination of attendance fees (which vary for each country based upon ability to pay), grants and sponsorship, all arranged by the organising committee for each event.
Key Terms:
Context
Help
Design
Refurbishment
Handmaking
People
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