portfolio

MARIA PALAIOLOGOU

CONTENTS

CV and motivation letter

Academic projects

Competition entries

Professional projects

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personal info

education

work experience

volunteer experience

workshops

qualifications

name

birth date

address

contact

September 2009- September 2015

2006-2009

January 2016-Present

March 2015-October 2015

July 2010-August 2010

June 2009-August 2009

July 2015

July 2014

September 2013-May 2014

September 2012-May 2013

October 2013

November 2012

May 2013

-Excellent communication skills gained through my voluntary work as a radio producer and my job as a waitress

-Excellent collaboration skills gained through my studies and through the participation in workshops, which demand a lot of team work

Diploma of Architect Engineer, Faculty of Architecture Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

High School of Syros, Cyclades, Greece

Architecture Intern - BF Architecture, Antwerp, Belgium (http://www.bfarchitecture.be/)

Advertiser - radio station Radio Nowhere (http://radionw.gr/)

Designer - Sevastianos Varthalitis, Civil Engineer

Designer - Sevastianos Varthalitis, Civil Engineer

Volunteer - Syros International Film Festival (http://syrosfilmfestival.org/)

Volunteer - Syros International Film Festival (http://syrosfilmfestival.org/)

M.A.P.E.T. show - FM 100,6 municipal radio station of Thessaloniki

M.A.P.E.T. show - FM 100,6 municipal radio station of Thessaloniki

Volunteer guide - Open House Thessaloniki

Volunteer guide - Open House Thessaloniki

ADU Workshop in Thessaloniki ‘Hosting the Other’ (http://aduthessalonikiworkshop13.blogspot.gr/)

Manufacture of wooden seats - Kalandra University Camping A.U.Th

Design and manufacture of wooden structures - Intensive workshop of A.U.Th ‘Dwelling the corridors’ (http://katoikia2.blogspot.gr/)

Maria Fani Palaiologou

02 October 1991

5, Lange Sint-Annastraat, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium

(+32) 483487866

maria.palai20@gmail.com

linkedin: gr.linkedin.com/in/mariapalai20

June 2011

February 2011

personal skills motivation noteLanguages My passion about architecture and design began from a very young age, when I started

observing the beautiful, neoclassical buildings of my hometown, Syros. The materials, the constructing method, the colours, made me realize what I wanted to be so that I can continue this legacy, an architect. Through my studies at the facutly of Architecture Engineering at A.U.Th., I learned about landscape architecture, renovation and restauration, residential and community design, urban planning, public building design, history of art and architecture, and theory of architecture. My design thesis, presented in October 2015, is about an alternative open cinema, in a coastal location of Syros, Greece, and in this project landscape architecture, public buildings and restauration are the main designing tools. Regarding my enthusiasm to work abroad, I love interacting with people who have different cultures and thus different architectural influences. It is a personal goal to travel a lot and involve as an architect and as a person. My first experience in living and working abroad is with the Erasmus program, a well-known European program that allows students to live in another country for several months, either for studies or a traineeship. I chose to follow the traineeship program, by working for a great architecture office in Antwerp, BF Architecture. This 6-month internship introduced me to Belgian architecture, to different designing tools and to a different approach to the work of the architect. Mr Fogel, the CEO and founder architect of the office, is a true mentor and plays a very important role to my professional evolution. I believe that I would be a great addition to your team, since I share the same passions and ambitions with your office, I would like to evolve in an international, multicultural environment and I can easily adapt to every office’s needs. Having worked in offices with high demands, I have evolved my multitasking skills, my coping with challenging projects and my innovative capacities. Lastly, the best aspect of our profession for me, is collaborating and sharing ideas with the colleagues, and that is something I really enjoy doing.

Computer skills

Greek - Native

English - Excellent: Certificate of Proficiency in English - University of Michigan

French - Advanced: Certificat pratique de langue francaise - Paris Sorbonne C1

Italian - Basic

Spanish - Basic

Dutch - Basic

Autodesk AutoCAD 2016

Autodesk Revit 2016

Adobe Photoshop CS6

Adobe InDesign CS6

Adobe Illustrator CS6

Rhinoceros 5.0

V-Ray for Rhinoceros 5.0

Microsoft Office Word 2007

Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007

Prezi Presentation Software

Google SketchUp 8

Academic projects

Energy ShellsThessaloniki, Aristotelous square7th semester | 2012-2013

Team: Palaiologou Maria-Fani, Argyropoulou Maria, Hasan Niazi Ebru

The objective of the environmental pavilion is to inform the visitors about the environmental and energy issues, which are ignored by a large part of the Greek population. Therefore, the pavillion itself must adopt comprehensive energy strategies that allow it to operate independently and with low energy consumption.

The materials selected are environmentally friendly, aesthetically pleasing and with high heat capacity.For the outer shell we use paneled beech, wood with low coefficient of thermal conductivity, which is be processed in the form Zip Shape in order to be easily curved.

The concept of the form is a solid volume that is reminiscent of animals’ nest. This volume breaks at two points and three different spaces emerge, the exhibition area, the info point and the projection area. All the spaces are roofed with small openings at specific points that allow sufficient natural light. An additional surface forms the canopy and embraces the transparent volume of the info point and functionally defines the two main entrances to the north and south of the pavilion.

site

plan

top view

ventilation diagram

section

projectionarea

infopoint exhibition

area

Stable RestorationThessaloniki, Pavlou Mela camp8th semester | 2012-2013

Team: Palaiologou Maria-Fani, Arampatzi Erato, Sfiri Eirini, Havatza Elli

The camp Pavlou Mela is one of the biggest vacant spaces of Thessaloniki. It has great possibilities of becoming one huge green park, though today is still a ‘no man’s land’. In order to revive the camp, redesigning the surroundings and the terrain is not enough. The historical shells inside the camp must be used appropriately to meet the new uses of the camp. The degree of intervention should be determined by the respect of the historicity of the shell, which is associated with the typological and morphological characteristics but also with the “image “ that has shaped the collective memory and by the requirements of the new use and whether they verify a certain compatibility with the shell.Regarding the preservation and restoration of the historic shells, we propose the following: -In the stables A and C , where no trace of roofing survives, we choose to keep the original stonework to the existing situation, in order to act as a functional threshold for new uses and mnemonic trace with respect to the historicity of the complex of stables. At the exterior face of masonry deemed necessary actions to stabilize the flimsy coating and testing of mortar. At the end of the wall, it is necessary to spread a qualified roofing cement to maintain the status quo without the possible deterioration and damage from moisture. -In order to reinforce the masonry and the new additions, we added a perimeter bountreli made of reinforced steel, which is anchored in the existing masonry bolts.

site plan

current state of building A

proposal of building A south elevation

north elevation

proposal of building B

exhibition space of building B

Landscape DesignThessaloniki, Centre8th semester | 2012-2013

Team: Palaiologou Maria-Fani, Kyriakidou Eleni, Michaloudi Marina

The concept of our design is the emergence of the stream landscape within the urban fabric, creating connections between them and continuing the visual and sensory reality. We try to approach the direct communication of the landscape with the man through routes and stops that will offer a different experience in the urban space. Based on the intense morphology of the stream and in order to maintain the nature of the landscape, we choose to use mainly natural materials. Moreover, we propose the introduction of the water element as an essential and constant aspect of the design and expansion of green plantings through the surrounding urban fabric, thereby enhancing the visual connection to the stream.

Specifically, the introduction and tour of the pedestrian in the stream is through the central wooden path gentle slope, which crosses the stream throughout its length. A second course is p designed, which follows the morphology of terrain and vegetation, offering pedestrian a different experience of space. Also, some cross paths are needed in order to allow the connection between the sides of the stream and the stream itself. Finally, resting points are created, which are directly connected with the main course and in which the presence of the water element dominates.

part of site plan

detailshand drawings

section

Conceptualizing the contextEvros, Alexandroupolis9th semester | 2013-2014

Team: Palaiologou Maria-Fani

The concept derives from the shape of a snake, an animal that survives in the region of Evros’ Delta. This choice is not accidental, because like the snake, so the construction must be adapted to the site, must be constantly in contact with the ground and should have a texture that is not foreign to the environment, but it seems like be disclosed or be created from it. Key idea of the composition was the construction of specific motifs, different for stop and movement, which are derived from the mesh generation of the plot diced to 7.50x7.50 meters shapes. The patterns of movement would follow the curve and the branches that would be created, and at the end of the course patterns of stop would be developped. Furthermore, three different levels would add interest to route and would reflect the variation of the same Delta. The final concept is formed based on the pixels, which implement the route by breaking it into smaller rectangular elements of varying lengths and heights. The rectangular segments are analyzed in linear, metal elements. Thus, a game of focus and removal is created, where the structure gives a different impression depending each time on the distance of the observer. The empty and full, thereby, acquire roles potentially negotiable, not at all absolute and alternating. By breaking the dipoles and following the trails of water, a game of accessibility is being created.

design process: filter_pixelate

site plan

Urban Design_Transitional spacesEvros, Alexandroupolis9th semester | 2013-2014

Team: Palaiologou Maria-Fani, Pagania Veronika, Stavrianou Danai

Three main points emerged from the analysis of the site and were identified as the main features of the area. These are the low quality of life of residents, the fragmented urban fabric and the degradation of land adjacent to the railroad tracks that cross a large part of the region. Taking those characteristics into account and trying to envision a renewed and functional tissue without reversing its peculiar character, three strategic directions were given: (a) The strengthening of the residential character, (b) the creation of a single network of public spaces and (c) the creation a single green network.

Through this design, our long-term goals are to upgrade the quality of life of residents, to keep the consistency of the urban fabric by restoring the functional and spatial continuity and the memory retention, industrial, agricultural and general history, through the rehabilitation of vacant industrial shells. Also, we want to strengthen local entrepreneurship by creating incentives and jobs with new uses that are hosted in the three poles of attraction. Finally, we redesign the rail line areas, turning an otherwise problematic area in ambulatory path for the residents but also an attraction for visitors.

the rail lines delimit the urban and rural areas

important vacant shells that need to be transformed into actuating poles of the region and the two different alignments of the context

single public space network that is connected through the two alignments

the spatial translation lies in a demarcated promenade with point stops arranged into its entire length

Diagram of the concept

planting graph

top view of the market proposal

part of main section

Diploma Thesis_CINEMATOPIA:Housing SIFFSyros, Cyclades, Greece

October 2015Team: Palaiologou Maria-Fani, Skaragkou Iliana

This diploma project aims in creating a base for the activities of the newly founded Syros International Film Festival, covering its spatial requirements and establishing a landmark for Hermoupolis. This base is positioned in a open plot by the sea, in the historical quarter of Vaporia in the north eastern part of the city, a place bearing the potential of evolving into a new pole of vibrancy and attraction of visitors. The program includes spaces for workshops and movie production that correspond to the experimental aspects the festival wishes to embrace, administration offices, as well as an open and a closed projection venue.

The first focal point is the urban integration of our proposal, which is achieved with the design of the main seaside promenade leading to the site, by redefining the walking route and the docks for the swimmers, and also by designing urban equipment. Regarding the site itself, we choose to maintain the open-air character by incorporating the volumes into the landscape formation, and take advantage of the acute slope and the existing vegetation. The point of departure for our concept is xerolithia (stone walls forming the landscape) and the arrangement in levels, both important elements of Cycladic architecture.

urban plan proposal

CO

NC

EPT

Through the alternation of closed and open, buried and protruding, the ensemble translates the transition from rural to open-air, from the clear straight lines to the roughness of crooked ones. Our design proposal is formatted as a courtyard with strict boundaries, but fluid interior which guides you to navigate from the existing stone buildings to the new additions and projection venues that constitute the ebullition point. Particular emphasis was given in the clarification of the borders, namely the continuation of the urban front in the north, the break to access the sea in the south and the creation of different types of entering, with the west gate acting as the main one.

south elevation

section A

north elevation

section of houses rendered view from the open-air cinema

rendered view from the inside of the cinema lobby

Competition entries

International Museum of AstronomyAtacama Desert, Chile

Competition website: http://www.arquideas.net/

Team: Palaiologou Maria-Fani, Michaloudi Marina, Stavrianou Danai

This proposal presents the International Museum of Astronomy of Atacama, which introduces the visitor to his acquaintance to the universe and the science of astronomy. Taking that as a principle and in relation to the Atacama area, the design derives from the collision and the union of a celestial body to the ground, creating this way cracks and building volumes of different heights and symbolizing thus the unbreakable relationship between the earth and the universe. The cracks play the leading role to the architectural design, as they contribute to the connection and the development of the building volumes, which are placed at the perimeter of the sphere-planetarium and refer to different uses according to their orientation. The suggestion is deeply influenced by the principles and the references to the local architecture of Chile, both in the composition and in the construction sector. This is particularly evident in the building entrance where there is a garden that leads the visitor to the main building, a handling that is very common at the Chilean dwelling. Another reference is that the main core of the building is developed in its interior.

restaurant

exhibitionplanetarium

observatory

staging arealobby ground floor plan

Work projects

A sample of my work at BF Architecture (http://www.bfarchitecture.be/en/home)

Venice Biennale of Architecture 2016Palazzo Mora

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