Justina Namirskaite Portfolio

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JUSTINA NAMIRSKAITĖDelft Technical University | M.Arch 2014Vilnius Art Academy | B.Arch 2011

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JUSTINA NAMIRSKAITĖGimimo data: 1988.01.10

Telefonas: +370 674 46539

El. paštas: [email protected]

Adresas: Statybininkų g. 4-30, Vilnius

Curriculum vitae

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IŠSILAVINIMASDelft University of Technology | Delftas, Nydarlandai | http://www.tudelft.nlArchitektūros, urbanizmo ir pastatų mokslų magistro laipsnisBaigiamojo darbo tema: “Naujamiesčio vizija. Urbanistinė regeneracija ir intervencija į sovietinio laikotarpio gyvenamąjį kvartalą Vilniuje”

Vilniaus Dailės akademija | Vilnius, Lietuva | http://www.vda.ltArchitektūros bakalauro laipsnisBaigiamojo darbo tema: “Muzikos ir teatro akademija Vilniuje”

Universidad Politecnica de Valencia | Valensija, Ispanija | htttp://www.upv.esErasmus mainų programa

Vilniaus Gabijos gimnazija | Vilnius, LietuvaVidurinis išsilavinimas

DARBO PATIRTISArchitektė | Architektas/LTVilnius, Lietuva | http://www.architektas.lt

Architektūros praktika | EGL studijaVilnius, Lietuva | http://www.egl.lt

KITA VEIKLA IR PASIEKIMAIKūrybinės dirbtuvės “Transformacijos praktikoje”Architektūrinių ekskursijų Roterdame ir Hagoje organizavimasKartu su M.Šutavičiumi, T.Kesarovski, A.Waisblat

Grafinio dizaino konkursas | 17-asis tarptautinis kino festivalis “Kino pavasaris”Vilnius, Lietuva

Tarptautinis industrinių baldų dizaino konkursas “Cetem”Lentynos dizainasLumber Center, Mursija, Ispanija

Erasmus mobilumo stipendija studijoms IspanijojeVilniaus Dailės Akademija

Vilniaus Dailės Akademijos stipendija visu mokymosi laikotarpiu

UAB HRONAS konkursas ir studentų kūrybinės dirbtuvės “Tavo idėja. Tavo požiūris į langų stiklinimą” Pėsčiųjų tilto per Nerį dizainasKartu su M.Šutavičiumi, B.Diukovaite, A.Minkausku

KALBOSLietuvių - gimtoji kalbaAnglų - labai geras kalbos valdymasRusų – geras kalbos valdymasIspanų - kalbos pradmenysOlandų - kalbos pradmenys

KOMPIUTERINIAI ĮGŪDŽIAI Autodesk Autocad (2D) | Graphisoft Archicad | Rhinoceros 3D modelling | V-ray rendering | Google Sketchup | Abode Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

2012/09 - 2014/11

2007/09 - 2011/06

2009/09 - 2010/02

1995/09 - 2007/06

2012/08 - 2012/04

2010/03 - 2010/06

2014/03 - 2014/04

2012/3

2009/10 - 2009/12

2009/09 - 2010/02

2007 - 2011

2007/10

Curriculum vitae

SELECTED PROJECTS

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THE VISION OF NEWTOWNat TU Delft4th semesterVilnius, LithuaniaUrban intervention, mixed-use building & public space design2014

EXCURSIONS TO REGENERA-TION PROJECTS (teamwork)at TU Delft3rd semesterThe Hague/Rotterdam, the NetherlandsWorkshop organisation2013

RESET/RESTOREat TU Delft1st semesterRotterdam, the NetherlandsHousing block transformation & reprogramming2012

NEWTOWN URBAN RENEWALat TU Delft3rd semesterVilnius, LithuaniaUrban regeneration strategy & masterplan2013-2014

HYBRID BUILDINGat TU Delft2nd semesterThe Hague, the NetherlandsPublic space design2013

EWI RENOVATIONat TU Delft1st semesterDelft, the NetherlandsBuilding technology2012

BERGPOLDER BLOCK (teamwork)at TU Delft1st semesterRotterdam, the NetherlandsTypological and morphological analysis, architectural graphics2012

ACADEMY OF MUSIC & THEATREat Vilnius Art Academy8th semesterVilnius, LithuaniaPublic building, education facilities2011

MULTIFUNCTIONAL COMPLEX (teamwork)at Vilnius Art Academy7th semesterVilnius, LithuaniaCommercial building2010

ART GALLERY UŽUPISat Vilnius Art Academy6th semesterVilnius, LithuaniaPublic building2010

MANZANA BLOCK(teamwork)at Universidad Politecnica de Valencia5th semesterValencia, SpainPublic intervention2009

REGIONAL PARK (teamwork)at Vilnius Art Academy6th semesterJamontas, LithuaniaTerritory planning & analysis, landscape design2010

THE BOOKSTOREat Universidad Politecnica de Valencia5th semesterValencia, SpainInterior renovation2009

HOTEL IN NATUREat Vilnius Art Academy4th semesterMoletai, LithuaniaPublic building, residential facilities2009

SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEat Vilnius Art Academy3rd semesterBendoriai, LithuaniaResidential building2008

GENERAL FORM OF THE CITY (teamwork)at Universidad Politecnica de Valencia5th semesterVilnius, LithuaniaUrban analysis 2009

Institution: Delft University of Technology

Type: Master’s graduation project

Location: Naujamiestis, Vilnius

Tutors: R.Nottrot, J. van der Voort, P. Stouten

Year: 2014/01 - 2014/11

Many urban spaces during the course of time have lost their intended semantics, identities and representations, and might therefore be defined as post-spaces of various kinds, for example post-industrial, post-Soviet, post-Modernist, etc. In many cases these post-spaces require restructuring not only of their meaning and identity, but also of their functions and urban life. The socialist mass-housing neighbourhoods could be taken as a good example of such case.

In this project the specific attention is given to urban living environment, mainly focusing on a socialist mass-housing quarter located in a formal industrial territory in Naujamiestis district in Vilnius. Many of these residential areas were built over fifty years ago and have not been modernised ever since. Therefore they do not correspond to today’s demands in terms of physical state of housing, quality of inside and outside spaces, etc. This thesis project is based on a hypothesis that the redevelopment of public space of this particular residential environment could act as a catalyst for urban regeneration.

Master thesis is a research and design project. Research is focused on the identification of the major urban issues and development of urban renewal strategy of the post-socialist housing area. Design part is aimed at proposing an architectural intervention that could contribute to district’s current transformation from industrial territory to creative district and revitalise its public space by introducing new urban scenarios and attracting more diversity in terms of residents, activities and lifestyles.

The master plan includes new green stripe (park) and public axis (boulevard). Central element of the proposal is the mixed use building consisting of live+work dwellings that provide space for young creative businesses (workshops and studios) and additional commercial space that facilitates missing functions of everyday life (shops, eating-out places,etc.). The target group is young creative people, therefore flexible and affordable housing is suggested. Both the public axis and the park provide continues experience that leads through the building to its central square. The building itself is organised in a way that the most public place is on the ground level, whereas going up the level of privacy gradually increases.

THE VISION OF NEWTOWN01

Master graduation project

The Vision of Newtown 7

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Existing scheme

Additional volumes scheme

Urban strategy

New blocks scheme

New zoning scheme Architectural interventions

Demolition/conversion scheme

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Public gallery with commercial spaceMain square and commercial space

Main square

FIRST FLOORGROUND FLOOR

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Communal gallery with workshops Housing units

Gallery space shows the continuity of public space up to the building. From the public gallery on the first floor one can access shops and commercial facilities, whereas the collective gallery on the second floor leads to workshops and dwellings.

SECOND FLOOR THIRD FLOOR

10m 20m7m0m 3m 10m 20m7m0m 3m

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Concept of the square pattern. Large tile blocks are getting smaller when coming closer to the centre of the square, in this way accentuating the centrality as the most public place within the proposal.

Conceptional scheme of the square pattern


Conceptual scheme of building-landscape relationship. Shows accessibility down and up the ramps.

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The building acts as a central node located at the inter-section of two roads, namely the main axis and the green stripe. It can be accessed via gates reaching the main square or from the park entering the building on the first floor. The

picture shows square’s activity during a low season - it can be actively used and attract local residents throughout win-ter too.

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Cafe + 1-bedroom housing unit

Artist’s office + 3-bedroom housing unit

Art gallery/studio + 2-bedroom housing unit

option 3

option 2

option 1

Structurally workshop cells have a fixed width (options 1,2,3) but can differ in their lengths. As each cell is a tunnel (meaning that its load-bearing walls are the outer ones) the inside space is kept as unobstructed as possible. Hence, every user can choose an arrangement of partition walls that is best suited for his needs. Workshop floor is a

combination of various layouts ranging from small offices and studios to cafes or shops. Workshops are accessed from a gallery on the second floor and is the intermediate space between highly public commercial floor and highly private dwellings.


Creative office(architects, designers...)

Art studio & gallery Design expo - furniture

Design shop - fashionDesign expo - textile

Foto studio

Crafts studio(ceramics, jewelery, textile...)

Small cafe

Culinary studio(bakery, sweets...)

Office & sales pointliterature, gifts...)

Creative office(architects, designers...)

Art studio & gallery Design expo - furniture

Design shop - fashionDesign expo - textile

Foto studio

Crafts studio(ceramics, jewelery, textile...)

Small cafe

Culinary studio(bakery, sweets...)

Office & sales pointliterature, gifts...) Variation of workshops

Cross-section segment

Housing level2

Housing level1

Workshops

Retail

Retail

Parking

The dwelling

The comm

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View from a park & entrance

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In the design of outer facade emphasis is placed on natural and sustainable materials. Outer facade is designed as a contrast to existing all-concrete buildings, bringing ‘softer and warmer’ materials to the area.

Inside of the building is the most public part of the proposal. The priority when choosing materi-alisation was given to durability and possibility to access locally.

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Larch wooden panels

Sheet metal roof cladding

Sliding sun shading panels

Glazed terracotta tiles

Terracotta ‘baguette’ elements

VIROC panels (coloured)

Permeable pavement tiles

OUTER FACADE

INNER FACADE


Photos of physical models

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Type: Master 2nd semester project

Location: The Hague, Netherlands

Tutors: M.Hartevelt

Year: 2013/04 - 2013/06

The Central station and new multifunctional buildings next to it are already attracting a large amount of people everyday. However, educational complex (The Royal Library, National Archives, Literature Museum and Netherlands Music Institute) with public space around it is not playing any important role in the process of revitalization of Bezuidenhout area, even though it has a huge potential to involve people and create a pleasant urban environment.

As world is becoming more and more digitalised, a perception of public library should change as well. More openness and exposure to wider society should be introduced and its public space should be given new identity.

Firstly, the missing link between Theresiastraat and The Central station is re-created by introducing a new “high-lane” - straight and unobstucted link from point A to point B. The visual connection is gained by demolishing a part of existing entrance of the Royal Library and creating continues glazed facade, that introduces a notion of openness and improves public accessibility. The covered passageway with integrated digital screens attempts to build a quite interesting layer in the city for cultural information such as up-coming events, agendas and timetables. This transitional spot enables various cultural organisations - theatres, cinemas, museums, art galleries, etc. - to promote themselves and catch people`s attention. The added value is achieved and space becomes beneficial to its surroundings.

Secondly, underused public space in front of The Royal Library is transformed into a new public square. It is elevated from street level so passers-by could feel that they are entering different space - a place to stop. Green hills in the square bring back human scale and by obstructing straight visual connections invite citizens to stay.

HYBRID BUILDING

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Governmental

Educational

Educational

Cultural

Residential

Transport

Multifunctional

Multifunc-tional

New recreational space Outdoor cinema as one of new activities

Site’s urban development Missing link - place of mobility Public square - place to stay

Public square

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Digital passagewayLINK BETWEEN CS & THERESIASTREET

TO GO!

PUBLIC SQUARE

TO STOP!

Concept of a missing transitional link and the public space

Digital passageway


Type: Master 1st semester project

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Tutors: L.Hrsak, D.van den Heuvel

Year: 2012/09 - 2013/01

Everywhere around us there are examples of apartment buildings that seem to have outlived their natural lives. They have deteriorated into a pitiful state and do not comply with present day life style demands. Yet, simply tearing down these buildings is no longer a preferred solution. From the point of view of sustainability, attempts should be made to salvage and reuse them.

The project aims to investigate the possibility of reusing and reprogramming a defunct apartment building. At the corner of the Westzeedijk and the Schiedamsedijk in Rotterdam, an area called Vasteland, several buildings offer themselves for an intensive make-over. Design assignment is to transform and reprogram one of the Vasteland apartment buildings into a contemporary icon of living in the heart of Rotterdam. Central to the assignment is the relationship between program, space, load bearing structure and services. How do modern life styles differ from those of the past, which spatial organizations cater for these life styles and how are they to be reconciled with the existing structure and services?

RESET/RESTORE

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Removing existing facade and walls Adding new elements Subtracking a part of existing structure

Inserting new walls

Envelope modificationExisting Weeber building

Removing existing facade & partition walls

Adding new elementsSubtracking part of existing structure

Inserting new partition walls

Adjusting building’s height by adding 3 extra floors

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Two separated roomsOne balcony entrance

Two semi-separated roomsTwo balcony entrances

One semi-separated roomOne balcony entrance

Studio apartmentsTypology

Compact apartment (different variations) Area: 52 sq.m

Compact apartmentArea: 72 sq.m

Apartment with additional working spaceArea: 118 sq.m

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servicebicycles

dwelling

dwelling

cafe

shop

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shop

Site plan Typical floor plan

Proposed dwelling typologies

Institution: Vilnius Art Academy

Type: Bachelor graduation project

Location: Žvėrynas, Vilnius

Tutors: A. Burba

Year: 2011/01 - 2011/06

The territory is located in the Western part of Vilnius, in a district originally called Zverynas. The site is surrounded by Vytautas street from the West and Mickevicius street from the North, therefore well accessible by any type of transportation or on foot.

Considering the characteristics of current relief and a prevailing typology of district’s urban development, small, scatterred volumes strongly related to human scale are suggested for the site. Along streets volumes are situated in a perimetric way, as it is typical in the district. In the center of the site building units are smaller, more scattered thus creating inner spaces for recreation, public events (amphitheatre) and openings for panoramic views of a river.

Volumes are integrated into the relief so that green roofs could be used as terraces. Another recreational zone is created along the riverside, by transforming it into a public park accessible for all citizens, considering the shortage of green zones within the district.

Academy of music and theatre consists of the main academic block (with general learning, performing and music classes, rehearsal space and audio-video studio), library block, Academy canteen and the main theatre for public performances. As an extension of the theatre the amphitheatre is designed for summer events.

ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND THEATRE

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Bachelor graduation project

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Roads and transport scheme Pedestrian pathways scheme

Cultural street: One of the major streets in Vilnius, important as a cultural and educational link between Žvėrynas and the Old Town.


Site plan

Proposal volume Green zones Buildings to be demolishedReligious buildings

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Underground floor (level1)explication:

Underground floor (level1)explication:

Underground floor plan

North facade


First floor explication:

First floor explication:

First floor plan

West facade

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Longitudinal section 2-2


Cross-section 1-1

Institution: Universidad Politecnica de Valencia

Type: Bachelor 5th semester project

Location: Valencia, Spain

Tutors: P. Selles Cantos

Year: 2009/09 - 2009/12

The task of the project is to redesign an old furniture changing its function to a bookstore. The site is located in the centre of Valencia, on the ground floor of a residential building.

A bookstore is a place where people come to buy a book or seek after some peaceful moments of reading. The challenge is to create an interior which is simple, clear and functional, but at the same time offers different zones and activities easily accessible to customers. Therefore the area is divided into several areas, such as the main exposition and reading zones, internet access, media and press, as well as, into three levels of height.

The interior is designed of cube shapes emerging from ceiling and floor used as tables and shelves for book exposition, lamps or places to sit down. In the bookstore books are stored and presented for customers at the same time. Some books are presented for exposition on/in their delivery boxes using them as tables. The interior is kept simple and somewhat casual, however always changing.

THE BOOKSTORE

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The Bookstore 37

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The Bookstore 39

Floor plan transformation proposal

Interior elevations

Longitudinal section

Institution: Vilnius Art Academy

Type: Bachelor 3rd semester project

Location: Žvėrynas, Vilnius

Tutors: A. Burba

Year: 2008/09 - 2008/12

The site is located in the suburbs of Vilnius, in recently developed residential area called Bendoriai. The house and its surroundings such as terrace, sauna building and swimming pool are designed for a family of four and planned according to their daily needs. Clear and laconic geometry and focus on building’s functionality are the most important characteristics. The house is designed by intersecting two rectangular volumes thereby creating two distinct zones: one for daytime activities and work (consisting of sitting, dining, cooking and working zones) and another for overnight rest and comfort.

Interior layout is reasonable and convenient: taking into account a path of the sun throughout the day kitchen and dining room are located in the east, living room with terrace in the south, work room in the west, entrance, garage and utility room in the north. On the upper floor separate rooms ensures privacy for each member of the family.

The yard with leisure facilities is fenced from the north side avoiding street noises and creating privacy. The family’s life is closed from the street and neighbours, but at the same time it is completely open to the forest.

FAMILY HOUSE

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Family House 41

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East facade

Family House 43

South facade

North facade

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