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  • portfolio offelix schwimmer

    2012

  • PORTFOLIO OF

    FELIXSCHWIMMERALL RIGHTS RESERVED,

    PREPARED IN SEPTEMBER 2012

    Felix Schwimmer is a designer with a bachelor de-gree in interior design and a master degree in archi-tectural design. This portfolio presents his profes-

    sional and academic work. He produced all drawings presented unless otherwise mentioned. Most proj-ects are efforts of teamwork, in these cases partici-

    pating members are stated in the data box.

    Felix Schwimmer has residence in Montreal at 6588 Clark street, H2S 3E7, Canada but presently lives in Italy, he can be reached at his email, [email protected] or by phone on his Italian number +39 366 71 99 315 or when in Canada at +1.514.803.0545.

    Thank you for your interest.

    EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNPAGE 3 TO 7

    DESIGN RESEARCHPAGE 8 TO 12

    ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNPAGE 13 TO 24

    PRODUCT DESIGNPAGE 25 TO 28

    cover page image:photo of model entitled Oedipus Skin, 2010

    image transfer on latex, laser cut acrylic frame, back-lit with LEDprepared as part of my master thesis proposal in

    architectural design at the Bartlett School of architecture.{FlixSchwimmer /2012} 2

  • experimentaldesign

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  • DWELLING STOPPAGEFINALIST FOR QUEBEC REPRESENTATION IN CANADIAN PAVILION AT VENICE ARCHITECTURE BIENNIAL 2012

    DESIGN-RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO MIGRATING LANDSCAPES ORGANIZATION ON THE SUBJECT: MEANING, EXPERIENCE AND INFLUENCE OF SETTLING IN THE CONTEXT OF IMMIGRATION FOR AN ARCHITECTS.

    Similarly to Duchamps Three Standard Stoppage* (1913-14) my model is the representation of a measurement in time and space;

    instead of three one meter thread stretched on a canvas, I applied Duchamps conceptual construction as a reference to develop a

    critical and personal representation of reminiscent dwellings. The new model also operates as a generative device for speculative

    architectural design.

    My statement: If we combine representations of design agencies from five diverse cultural dwelling types experienced by one individual into one single architectural model and let them randomly influence each other it creates an new image of what dwellings could be.

    The model: Key characteristic concepts from five dwelling types (Canadian suburban house, Indonesian long house, Italian residential block, Chinese residential tower, British row house with lower ground floor) are evidenced and translated diagrammatically into a model. The diagrams are trapped at the centre of the model as a vertical structure. A palimpsest of horizontal shapes represent territories where these dwellings were located. Primary composition is matured through sketches and drawn into 3D representations. The hand made model is built from copper, wood and aluminium, additional details are with transparent acrylic and colored polyvinyl plastic.

    * It is a joke about the meter, Duchamp glibly noted about this piece, but his premise for it reads like a theorem: If a straight horizontal thread one meter long falls from a height of one meter onto a horizontal plane twisting as it pleases [it] creates a new image of the unit of length. Duchamp dropped three threads one meter long from the height of one meter onto three stretched canvases. The threads were then adhered to the canvases to preserve the random curves they assumed upon landing. The canvases were cut along the threads profiles, creating a template of their curves creating new units of measure that retain the length of the meter but undermine its rational basis. Description reference from MoMA website: http://www.moma.org/collection/object.php?object_id=78990

    {FlixSchwimmer /2012} 4

  • ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE FUTURE: DYSTOPIAN TOURISM IN ROME

    DESIGN-RESEARCH PROJECT PREPARED AT THE BRITISH SCHOOL AT ROME UNDER QUEBEC ARCHITECTURE RESIDENT AWARD

    A speculative project of architecture that presents a fictional narrative based in Rome is devoted to the prescient subject of ecological change and adaptations caused by artificial interventions into existing ecosystems.

    The plot is set in a future conditioned by recurring floods more devastating than historical ones, by a technocratic world government owning political power and where technologies mutate as they are transferred from one field to another.

    Compelling underwater vedutas explore architecture through a dystopian eye, where the focus of the project is less in the form of a final object than as a script that it inserts into the city. A series of invention enables coexistence with the underwater city: firstly a colossal inhabitable porous self-supporting structure floats above the city; second a mechanical fish was designed to travel inside the marvelous ruins.

    Against this backdrop, one reflects upon the major contemporary processes that capture, power and govern the changes and challenges we are facing today, questioning what architecture could generate when faced with extreme scientific, cultural and political scenarios.

    {FlixSchwimmer /2012} 5

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    CHILD AREA

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    Child area evolves with the child as he gets older.It responds to physical and psychological needs as a control device.

    The space is made of 2 parts that grow and transform, the WING and the COCOON.

    SHELL

    Tensile membrane:Growing structure with biomineral accretion. Low levelelectricity passes through causing deposition of calcium

    carbonate on the structure (stored in salt water of basement)It grows to a concrete like material. The process lasts 8 years

    giving full privacy to child at adult age.

    fluctuations instructure

    WING: birth to adolescence COCOON: adolescence to adult

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    COCOON DETAIL

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    PASK TABLEMNEMONIC DEVICE RECORDING DISCUSSIONSLOCATED AT CENTER OF THE HOUSE IN LAGRANGIAN POINT L0

    NOTESa. primary structure

    b. secondary structurec. covert structure

    d. wing channele. shaft

    f. cocoon trunksg.enveloping branches

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    Child area evolves with the child as he gets older.It responds to physical and psychological needs as a control device.

    The space is made of 2 parts that grow and transform, the WING and the COCOON.

    SHELL

    Tensile membrane:Growing structure with biomineral accretion. Low levelelectricity passes through causing deposition of calcium

    carbonate on the structure (stored in salt water of basement)It grows to a concrete like material. The process lasts 8 years

    giving full privacy to child at adult age.

    fluctuations instructure

    WING: birth to adolescence COCOON: adolescence to adult

    SECTION

    COCOON DETAIL

    WING DETAIL

    GROWTH OF PRIMARY STRUCTURE

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    STEP DETAIL

    stairs to roof

    entrance

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    bed

    desk

    energy

    communication

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    PASK TABLEMNEMONIC DEVICE RECORDING DISCUSSIONSLOCATED AT CENTER OF THE HOUSE IN LAGRANGIAN POINT L0

    NOTESa. primary structure

    b. secondary structurec. covert structure

    d. wing channele. shaft

    f. cocoon trunksg.enveloping branches

    SHELL

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    bridge event @ 15 y.o.

    0 to 5 years

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    Child area evolves with the child as he gets older.It responds to physical and psychological needs as a control device.

    The space is made of 2 parts that grow and transform, the WING and the COCOON.

    SHELL

    Tensile membrane:Growing structure with biomineral accretion. Low levelelectricity passes through causing deposition of calcium

    carbonate on the structure (stored in salt water of basement)It grows to a concrete like material. The process lasts 8 years

    giving full privacy to child at adult age.

    fluctuations instructure

    WING: birth to adolescence COCOON: adolescence to adult

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    NOTESa. primary structure

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    ANTI-OEDIPAL HOUSEEXPERIMENTAL DESIGN STUDY PREPARED AT THE AVATAR RESEARCH GROUP

    ADVANCE VIRTUAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH

    The project considers psychomorphic relations between body and technology as a time based architecture.

    Freuds Oedipus complex is used as a basis for reconstructing Debords borderless space into a domestic

    environment. It is a research on how an architectural system may embody psychological theories and

    mythological narratives and how a physical reality may be constructed out of it.

    {FlixSchwimmer /2012} 6

  • THREE BODY SYSTEMEXPERIMENTAL DESIGN STUDY PREPARED AT THE AVATAR RESEARCH GROUP

    ADVANCE VIRTUAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH

    Hybrid models between analogue and digitalfrom left to right

    MilletS swerving tool

    Albertis gapping tool

    The Brides corner tool

    {FlixSchwimmer /2012} 7

  • design research

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  • PROGRAM: BRIEF PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION

    OFFICE

    COMMERCE

    RESIDENCE

    PARKING

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    BUILDING IMPLEMENTATIONSUN EXPOSITON FOR NATURAL LIGHT FRESH WIND DIRECTIONVIEWS DOWNWARDS TO THE SHORE

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    Flagship store_Mixed-use tower / 8 floor + 4 underground

    Teheran, Iran

    May 2009

    F. Fiaschi + F. Schwimmer

    Competition 2009

    12.000 m 2

    BENETTON | Designing in Teheran

    CONCEPT - Benetton is known to be provocative, they express social messages and opinions in a straight forward way - usually very graphical. The concept of this architecture respects that tradition. A simple building in which the program can be read from the outside; 3 volumes represent each of the main functions of the building and 2 voids complement the other functions.

    PROGRAM - Includes 5 types of space: parking, garden, commerce, office, residence

    SHOPPING - The shopping experience is inspired by local street market display techniques; the slanted display lets the shopper see all the products at once. Here we slant the whole floor as a catwalk like space and use glass walls. The space opens to the garden where one can look at the store from outside.

    STRUCTURE - The central tower hosting parts of offices and residences is free of columns with load bearing walls structure embedded in the patterned faade. Additional structural strengthening is provided by the 3 vertical cores.

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    YELLOW CURTAIN

    CEMENT WALL

    PERSIAN TRAVERTINE

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    PERFORATED CORRUGATED STEEL

    CEMENT FLOOR

    MOLDED WHITE CEMENT

    GLASS FACADE

    FLOOR 6 TO 8RESIDENTIAL

    FLOOR 3 TO 5OFFICES

    FLOOR 1 AND 2COMMERCIAL

    LOWER GROUND-1 TO -4PARKING ANDSTORAGE

    SECTION B/B

    SECTION A/A

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    B{FlixSchwimmer /2012} 9

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    Preservation - Regenerate a historical site

    Tivoli, Italy

    Competition 2011

    S. Winters + F. Fiaschi + S.Zavari

    Structure: G.Rossi - QS: L.Gagliardi (ICIET) - Conservation: I.Boniburini

    4.230 m 2

    8,5M

    Tivoli | Santuario Ercole Vincitore

    PROPOSED PROGRAMMixed use building with a public urban park offering views:- Archaeological/anthropological complex - Lecture Hall and Coffee shops- Artists in residence with exhibition hall

    DESIGN INTENTThe concept is to reveal history and to connect the urban fabric to the Roman ruin. The intent is achieved by adding a new volume to reactivate the historical site. This volume is a glass passage linking the more recent street level of Tivoli to via Tecta, a roman street gate from 1st century BC. This custom gate was built as a place of worship named Santuario Ercole Vincitore. As one goes through the passage one can experience 4 moments in time represented by architectures stacked on each other. Moments to pause happen in the passage where a function is inserted i.e. cafe and auditorium.In addition to this element, residual volumes of post 19th century are refurbished and reinforced using Corten clading. These spaces are dedicated to art and archeology. Overall intervention also emphasize on orientation of views to leverage the quality of spaces on the magnificent views towards Rome.

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    3.lecture hall

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    5.artists in residence

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    8.archeological study

    9.archeological storage

    10.exhibition space

    11.artists studio

    12.stone garden

    13.terrasse with view to Rome

    14.fountain

    ARTIST STUDIO

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    ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH

    PUBLIC AREA INTERIOR

    PUBLIC AREA EXTERIOR

    ROMAN RUINS

    PROGRAM ZONING

    VIEWS OF ROME

    200m. ROAD TO CENTRE OF TIVOLI

    ENTRANCE AND CIRCULATIONS

    SITE ENTRANCE

    PORTICO SUPERIORE (main street)

    PORTICO INFERIORE (park level)

    VIA TECTA (original roman customs)

    BUILDING ENTRANCE

    PUBLIC CIRCULATION

    OCCUPANT CIRCULATION (artists and archaeologists)

    CIRCULATION - GLASS CLADDING, PROVIDES VIEWS OF SECTIONS OF BUILDING AND SITE

    ADDITIONAL STRUCTURE - CORTEN CLADDING, SERVES TO REINFORCE STRUCTURE AND SUPPORT THE GLASS CLADDING.

    EXISTING BUILDINGS - EXPOSED CONCRETE

    COMPOSITION - COMPLEX PROGRAM EXPRESSED THROUGHMATERIALITY OF THE PROJECT

    {FlixSchwimmer /2012} 10

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    TAV.1INFO VARCO

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    PRESERVATION - Competition Urban planning

    Mesola, Italy

    2012

    ScH architettura - Arch.F.Fiaschi

    19.620 m 2

    Competition

    8,5M

    Mesola | Centro Storico di Mesola

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    BRIEF PROGRAMUNESCO recently listed the centre of Mesola as world heritage. As part of an urban planning strategy adjacent areas of the centre are to be refurbished. Theses areas are subject to this competition:- Piazza Vittoria, public square used for parking, market and events- Ex-magazzini, old farm sheds- Park, traditionally owned by the castle

    DESIGN INTENTURBAN - The aim of our proposal is to connect all the areas and establish a sense of identity. The first intervention is to create a grid inspired by the 18th century ortico (garden) that covers the whole site with a horizontal architectural pattern. This grid serves to organize the interventions programme and cladding. At the centre of the grid is a pedestrian axis crosses three areas of the brief. In addition to this we create 3 gates by opening buildings to increase accessibility to the site and connections from the main roads.ARCHITECTURE - The main rule is to refurbish the buildings as they were originally built. All new buildings are cladded in white aluminium sheets. New additions to existing fabric are iconically proposing similar volumes as extensions. Reinforcing Mesola recognitions for its implication of surrounding national park, we propose to implement a didactic education centre, this building has additional local wood cladding and local tree trunks as columns.

    PROjECT CONSIDERATIONSTERRITORY, IDENTITY, FUNCTIONS, CIRCULATIONS, HISTORY, URBAN PLANNING, SUSTAINABILITY

    {FlixSchwimmer /2012} 11

  • LocalJob CentreSocial Agent

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    LOCAL COMMUNITY

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    COMPETITION OBjECTIVEIdentify a forgotten space and re-qualify it with a program that reactivates the area

    PROPOSALRenovation of east-London disaffected school. Main intervention is adding a large canopy to create a community hub for education, high street and allotments.

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    Preservation - Building refurbishment

    London, UK

    2011

    S. Winters + J.Oyarbide

    3300m 2

    Competition

    N/A

    Forgotten Spaces | London

    {FlixSchwimmer /2012} 12

  • architecturaldesign

    {FlixSchwimmer /2012} 13

  • Preservation - Public Space - digital fabrication

    Castelli, TE, Italy

    2012

    ScH Architettura

    120 l.m.

    On going

    200.000

    ARANCIO CASTELLI | Mulino /// PROjECT ///

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    CONTEXT

    The comune of Castelli is renowned for its tradition in making ceramics since 11th century. Following the 2009 earthquake the comune suffered a second population decline in 20 years; this decimation impacts the economical stability of the area.

    A disused water mill located at the boundary of Castelli is in critical condition due to erosion of the escarpment it stands on. This 5 square meter water mill has a symbolic meaning for the local history since its the last standing original water mill from a series of 40 on via dei mulini. These were used to grind stone in the traditional process of making ceramics.

    A concerned local business specialised in historical renovations came to us for help in preparing a proposal of renovation. His intent is not only to preserve and protect the mill but also to reestablish its waterway.

    From the analysis, we concluded that the legacy of the project was a key element for its success, as much the immediate impact of the built proposal, the repercussion of economical investment and the possible ways it could be used and become a place.

    One aspect to achieve this was through the brief and the other was through implementing the design intent

    BRIEF

    We proposed to symbolically/officially mark the site as the entrance of Castelli, the entrance of the national park and a meeting hub on the hiking track. Marking the site as such gave ground to regenerate such a small forgotten historical artefact.

    Hence the brief proposal is an integrated regenerative design of strengthening the ridge, outfitted picnic area that visually marks the waterway and preservation of the old water mill.

    IMPLEMENT DESIGN INTENT

    The result is an iconic project marking a historically important place with a visually strong installation; a complex biomorphic form urban furniture that functions as a bridge, water canalization and seating. The design objective is to implement new fabrication process that considers traditional crafts from 11th century, cultural identity linked to ceramics and economical strategic development. We proposed a solution that integrates to design process the conjunction of efforts from artisans and construction industry.

    The design drawings are produced with 3D modelling software Rhino and 3Dstudio max. These drawings are digitally transferred to three axes CNC milling machine owned by a specialized construction of the area to carve complex shape moulding (MDF or wax), artisans will produce the ceramic panels using traditional techniques of forming and coloring (world renowned orange color), local workers will install the panels on existing retaining walls. Therefore the economical objective for this project is to introduce a new method of producing ceramics in a traditional way; a production that could find interest in contemporary reality and boost a local tradition of excellence and uniqueness.

    {FlixSchwimmer /2012} 14

  • Urban reconstruction and regeneration

    LAquila, Italy

    2012

    ScH Architettura

    site: 6.400 m2 floor area: 5.865 m2

    Private Study

    12.8M

    SANTA CROCE | Lauretana /// PROjECT ///

    /// LOCATION ///

    /// DATE ///

    /// TEAM ///

    /// SIZE ///

    /// STATUS ///

    /// BUDGET ///

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    DESIGN INTENT

    The conceptual framework of this project is based on the conjunction of three dwelling models from local territory; the borgo (village), the villa and the condominium.

    The form emerges from consideration of privacy, views, communal space, cultural identity, geography, sun orienta-tion and natural ventilation.

    Residential hub of 8 villa

    LAquila, Italy

    2011

    ScH Architettura

    site: 3.289 m2 footprint: 971 m2

    Schematic Design

    1.2M

    SASSA 137 | Villette /// pRoject ///

    /// LocAtIon ///

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    /// BUDGet ///

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  • /// PROjECT ///

    /// LOCATION ///

    /// DATE ///

    /// TEAM ///

    /// STATUS ///

    /// WEBSITE ///

    Residential interior 24 units

    Montreal, Canada

    May 2010

    Forme Studio + Studio Crear + Felix Schwimmer

    Freelance Construction

    www.dellartecondos.com

    DELLARTE

    {FlixSchwimmer /2012} 17

  • ALUMINUM HONEYCOMBSUB STRUCTUR E

    PERFORATED MARBLE CEILING BLACK PAINTED METAL TUB E

    TEXTILE ACOUSTIC PLATEWITH LED BACKLIGHTING

    PROGRAM : dining venue, restaurant, roof terrace, cigar lounge, conference rooms and offices.

    /// PROjECT ///

    /// LOCATION ///

    /// DATE ///

    /// TEAM ///

    /// STATUS ///

    /// BUDGET ///

    Multi-use touristic complex - 30 000 sq.f

    Old-Montreal, Canada

    September 2004

    Dupuis Architects + BOCA inc. + Felix Schwimmer

    Commissioned 2004 > On hold

    $ 4 000 000

    IL PONTICELLO

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  • Service Center Desk

    Executive elevators to podium Atrium SSE entrance

    SSE Lobby

    Ceremonial Lobby

    /// PROjECT ///

    /// LOCATION ///

    /// DATE ///

    /// TEAM ///

    /// POSITION ///

    /// STATUS ///

    /// BUDGET ///

    Office tower - 175 000 m2

    Shenzhen, China

    Contract 2007-2008 > 100%DD interiors

    OMA + ARUP + 2X4 + DHV + SADI + I/O

    Interior Designer

    Competition 2006 > Completion 2012

    $ 450M

    SSE | Shenzhen Stock Exchange

    CONSULTANTSLevel Acoustic: DHV Building and IndustryLandscape: Inside/Outside, AmsterdamQS: L&B Quantity SurveyorsStructure , Fire , Project Management, Vertical Transportation, Building Physics, Building Intelligence, Geotechnics, Lighting: SADI , Arup

    CREDITSPartners in charge: Rem KoolhaasAssociate in charge: Kunle AdeyemiTeam: Ryann Aoukar, Sebastian Appl, Waichuen Chan, Jan Dechow, Leo Ferretto, Clarisa Garcia Fresco, Alasdair Graham, Matthew Haseltine, Jaitian Gu, Joo Ferreira Marques Jesus, Alex de Jong, Santiago Hierro, Kennedy, Michael Kokora, Klaas Kresse, Anna Little, Luxiang Liu, David Eugin Moon, Cristina Murphy, Idrees Rasouli, Korbinian Schneider, Felix Schwimmer, Michela Tonus, Miroslav, Vavrina, Ferdjan Van der Pijl, Na Wei and more....

    PROGRAMRental offices, registration & clearing house, accessory area, securities information company, SSE office area, trading floor, conference halls, luxury private hotel, gardens, library... Building height: 250m

    PROjECT DESCRIPTIONShenzhen is one of Chinas special economic zones (SEZ), the growth of the city is almost unequalled on the planet. The project tower is to become the main Stock Exchange office for trading and listing companies, acting as an icon for the economic burst in the pearl delta. The floating podium represents bull market, defying gravity its raising from the ground. All the principal functions related to trading are in the podium. Symbolically the listing hall is primordial, the ritual happens once in the life of a company when it becomes public. This characteristic is reflected spatially, located in the podium, it has a dedicated entrance and dedicated elevators. To reflect the architectural concept we specially designed back-light ceilings for the podium. The podium glows as their light illuminates the entire 7, 8 and 9th floor.

    RESPONSIBILITIESIncluding but not limited to:_Production of interior design development tender documents_Conceived and coordinated drawings and specifications for fixed furniture, signing and interior systems (wall, floor, ceiling)_Assisted in the coordination of design with consultants (graphic, acoustic and lighting)_Participated to meetings with client and consultants_Conducted research and information documents on interiors and materials regarding design, specifications, materials and equipment

    {FlixSchwimmer /2012} 19

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    _1 BACKLIT GLASS CEILING PANEL DETAILlocated on podium open area ceilings

    PODIUM

    Listing Hall

    International conference Hall

    Hall Lobby and Bar

    Shenzhen Stock Exchange8th Floor Podium

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  • TOWER

    Golden executive suite 42th floor

    Typical rental office floor corridor

    Shenzhen Stock ExchangeUPPER FLOORS - RENTAL AND EXECUTIVE

    {FlixSchwimmer /2012} 21

  • :
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    EXECUTIVE OFFICE

    CONFERENCEROOM

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    EMERGENCY ESCAPE

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    FLOOR FINISHES:

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    ALUMINUM TILES WITH HONORARY NAMES ENGRAVED

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    CLIENT +VISITOR

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    /// PROjECT ///

    /// LOCATION ///

    /// DATE ///

    /// TEAM ///

    /// STATUS ///

    /// BUDGET ///

    Office floor - 15th floor - 11000 sq.f.

    Shanghai, China

    November 2006

    F. Fiaschi + A. Cattaneo + F. Schwimmer

    Commissioned 2006 > Completed

    $

    STV | Shanghai media group

    {FlixSchwimmer /2012} 23

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    line of floor kitchen

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    line of ceiling dinning

    line of floor dinning

    line of ceiling highest

    steel covering

    door see note 3

    fiberglass insulation

    stainless steel table

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    line of ciment pilasterwall covering

    stainless steel frame

    line of floor kitchen

    line of ceiling kitchen

    line of ceiling dinning

    line of floor dinning

    line of ceiling highest

    REFRIGIRATION ROOM

    KITCHENREFRIGIRATION ROOM

    40

    glass extra-clear

    steel window frame

    steel covering

    floor covering refrigiration room

    under floor floor covering dinning

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    PLAN: GLASS WALL DETAILWALL TYPE

    refrigiration room

    /// PROjECT ///

    /// LOCATION ///

    /// DATE ///

    /// TEAM ///

    /// POSITION ///

    /// STATUS ///

    /// WEBSITE ///

    Restaurant - 150m2

    Shanghai, China

    October 2006

    Luca Trazzi Architetti

    Interior designer - freelance

    Commissioned 2006 > Completed

    www.otto-restaurants.com

    OTTO restaurant

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  • productdesign

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  • Processor

    Photo voltaic cells

    Ceramic body

    Crystal glass

    Oled with rotatory motor

    75mm

    18mm

    COMPETITION

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    Timex 2154 | Watch Competition, 2004 Medium: 3Dmax + VRAY, Photoshop, Illustrator

    Lorenz 75th | Finalist project, Watch Competition, 2008 Medium: 3Dmax + VRAY, Photoshop, Illustrator

    {FlixSchwimmer /2012} 26

  • MATERIALI1

    CORPO CILINDRICOA L U S I O N

    Schiuma di alluminio stabilizatosemi-trasparente

    spessore: 12,7 mm

    SEZIONE LONGITUDINALE

    SEZIONE TRASVERSALE

    ALUM-MOI

    2STRUTTURA PROFILATI L

    A L U L I F EAlluminio riciclato

    Colore: giallo, bianco, rosso, cromaspssore: 3 mm

    3SORGENTE LUMINOSA

    O S R A MLampadina fluorecente

    4000K 2 poli 26 W

    4CAVO ELETTRICO

    R I V E S T I T O I N T E S S U T O 100-220V

    6BASE

    P I A N O D I A C C I A O diametro 300 mm

    spessore: 3 mm

    5CULA

    A L L U M I N I O diametro 300 mm

    spessore: 3 mm

    8PASTICCO ANTIGRAFFIAO

    C A U C H U diametro 20 mmspessore: 2 mm

    7VITE

    T E S TA S T E L L A 14 mm

    3

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    300 mm

    12 mm

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    Lightouch: iConnect | Lamp Competition, 2007 Medium: Sketch, 3Dmax + VRAY, Photoshop | Modular lamp with aluminium and polycarbonate profiles

    Moooi | Lamp study, 2009 Medium: 3Dmax + VRAY, Photoshop, Illustrator | Decorative lamp _ Aluminium foam with steel structure

    {FlixSchwimmer /2012} 27

  • Creon StudioMedical liquid pump, Como, 2003

    Medium: Rhino

    Study for a modular system ofa medical pump

    Material : thermoplastic > injection mould polypropylene

    IsolockLock Catalogue, 2003

    Medium: 3Dmax with video, Photoshop

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