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SOLANGE MBANEFOPORTFOLIO

2016

ACCADEMIA DI ARCHITETTURA DI MENDRISIOMcs1 Architecture Student

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Curriculum Vitae.......p3 Bachelor 3 Architectural Project and Design Course Atelier Martin Boesch. Head Assistant : Franz Fallavollita Alcune Scale : Rilievo Carlo Scarpa Scala SAMBA....p5 Sette scale per Como : Restauro e riuso : Ex-Chiesa San Francesco...p7 Bachelor 2 Architectural Project and Design Course Atelier Valentin Bearth. Head Assistant : Francesca Torzo

Visitors of Tavolara, Sardinia : Designing quality spaces for living homes....p15 Housing Complex, Barcelona : High density design and understanding urban dynamics..........p21

Digital Representation Course Atelier Giovanni Battista Balestra

Pavillion Design in Villa Argentina....p29

Systems and Construction Processes Atelier Franz Graf, Head Assistant : Britta Buzzi

Construction Analysis and Model making of Hydroelectric Office Deposit by Architect Rino Tami, 1953...p33













Bachelor 1 Introduction to the Architectural project Atelier Mario Botta. Head Supervisor : Gabriel Cappellato. Architecture in its territory : Model of Riviera Valley, Ticino, Switzerland ..p37 Housing introduction : Hotel-room Project : Simplex 80sqm-Duplex 160sqm...p39 In-depth Project study : Glenn Murcutt, Magney House, Bingie Point, Australia.p41 Diving Board Project in a Sports and Relax Centre, Bellinzona, Switzerland.p43

Taming the Creative Process Atelier Ricardo Blumer Sound is Material : Vocal Resonance Box, Geodesic Sound-Dome, Megaphone for an architectural procession.p45

Atelier Arduino Cantafora. Head Supervisor : Annina Ruf

From Observation to Representation : in-depth study of the Microcosmos and detail oil painting of an insect...p47 Humanitarian Volunteering

Photos of Thailand and Kruger Park........p49












Master 1 Architectural Project and Design Course Atelier Burkhalter-Sumi. Head Assistants : Sebastiano Giannesini & Carlotta Fumagalli

- Rethinking LeCorbusier : Basso Rilievo and Towards the ineffable Observers Tower...................................................................................................................................................................................

- Circus in the sky : Rethinking the flying city....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Winter semester / Atelier Riccardo Blumer. Spring Semester

- Photos of Thailand, Kruger Park, Puglia..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

and Internship Experienceand Internship Experience






p51 - Metal Structure Analysis..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Curriculum Vit

THIRD YEAR ARCHITECTURE STUDENT Name Solange MBANEFO Address n2 Via Alfonso Turconi, 6850 Mendrisio, Ticino, Switzerland. Phone +41 76 633 37 96 Born 07/04/1993 Nationality Suisse - Nigria Email [email protected] Education 2011- onwards Bachelors in the Accademia di Architettura, Mendrisio, Switzerland. 2009-2011 International Baccalaureate Bilingual (English-French), Collge Champittet, Lausanne. 2003 2009 French Baccalaureate Program Scientfique. 2007-2008 Brevet des Collges, Lyce Franais in Lagos, Nigeria. Awarded: Trs Bien / Excellent.

Curriculum Vit

THIRD YEAR ARCHITECTURE STUDENT Name Solange MBANEFO Address n2 Via Alfonso Turconi, 6850 Mendrisio, Ticino, Switzerland. Phone +41 76 633 37 96 Born 07/04/1993 Nationality Suisse - Nigria Email [email protected] Education 2011- onwards Bachelors in the Accademia di Architettura, Mendrisio, Switzerland. 2009-2011 International Baccalaureate Bilingual (English-French), Collge Champittet, Lausanne. 2003 2009 French Baccalaureate Program Scientfique. 2007-2008 Brevet des Collges, Lyce Franais in Lagos, Nigeria. Awarded: Trs Bien / Excellent.

Professional experience 2013-2014 Architectural Internship at DeFournier : Arquitetos e Urbanistas. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2013-2014 Give private lessons in English and French to Marine Soldiers and University Students. Urca-Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2012 Give private lessons in English, French and Economics to High school students. Mendrisio, Suisse 2011 Worked short period in an Illustration and Graphic design studio: Ttard. Lausanne, Suisse 2011 Participated in the Architecture Internship at EPFL. Lausanne, Suisse 2011 Participated in Model United Nations: International Debating Seminar between schools. Represented the Russian Federation. Rome, Italy 2010 and 2011 Won first prize, twice, in Schools Christmas Card Design, Collge Champittet 2010-2011 Interviews with architects, urban planners, lawyers, geographers and engineers. Memoire on socio-economical issues related to urban planning in West Africa. 2008-2011 Benevolent Assistant for Handisport, Riviera: Gymnastics and aquatic activities for handicapped children. Lausanne - Vevey, Suisse 2010 Volunteer at Ecological Research in maintaining The Kruger Park, South Africa. Scientific research on sustainable development and a particular focus on elephants. 2009 Built a School in Thailand, Benevolent Humanitarian Project, foundation Jan and Oscar. 2009 Directed and Filmed the documentaries for the Humanitarian project in Thailand. Promoted to raise funds for the trip and the Juan et Oscar foundations website 2009-2011 Art Exposition of my drawings, paintings and photographs, in Collge Champittet. 2009-2011 Founded and directed the first Female Soccer Team of Collge Champittet. 2009-2011 Won first prize in Design Competition for uniform and logo of the schools Female Soccer team.

- 2015 Trullo traditional roof restauration workshop, Puglia, Italy - 2015 Trullo traditional roof restauration workshop, Puglia, Italy - 2015 Trullo traditional roof restauration workshop, Puglia, Italy

Software Proficiency GRAPHICS: Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Illustrator CS, Adobe InDesign CS. CAD: Autocad, Rhino 3D, Archicad, Google SketchUp, 3D Studio Maxwell. Model Making Skills Polyvalent use of materials: Wood, Styrofoam, Foam, Carton, Plexiglas, Cement, Concrete, Plaster, and Paper. Languages English: Maternal Language French: Fluent Bilingual Italian: Fluent (Currently studying in Italian) Portuguese: Fluent (Lived for a year in Brazil) Spanish: Academic Level A2 (CECRL) Intensive Language course at Malca Instituto, Malaga, Spain German: Platform Level A1 (CECRL) Intensive Language course at Ausland Schweizer, Zrich, Switzerland

Personal interests Literature: I am to publish my own Fiction novel that I am currently finishing. Visual arts: I have won Graphic design competitions. I hold art expositions in school and with my mother. I love photography and produce yearly calendars for the family. Cultural Appreciation: I grew up, 13 years, in West Africa and finished my studies in Switzerland. A critical awareness of divers urban socio-economic inequalities motivates my studies.

I believe that discovering new cultures and adapting to different ways of life are important assets of our globalizing environment. Extreme Sports: Swiss Skydiving license and the AFF (Accelerated Free Fall license). Member of the Ticino Skydive Club : Paracentro. ( Riazzino airport)

Sailing The Advanced Scuba diving license (PADI). Medal holder in the 20km de Lausanne marathon.

Music: I play the acoustic and the electric guitar. I have participated in cultural music manifests in Nigeria and played in a school band. I also currently participate in the Rio ...... ..Carnival Bloco (Orquestra Voadora) playing the Maracatu percussion instrument: Alfaia

Languages: I speak five languages fluently enough to have an understanding of the cultural richness and social traits each one is bonded to. ..... .. .. .Every language has a particularity that one cannot only find in the hearts and passions of others you communicate with.

Humanitarian : I have volunteered in different parts of the world and I have come to realise how the urban sprawl of most third world nations represent a critical position in the occupation of built spaces for our future generations. Sustainability awareness is a very important aspect that needs to become an architectural and social norm! Cultural diversity is indeed a fascinating aspect of the world that really shows the true beauty and potential of this transforming global world.

All References can be provided upon request.

Personal interests Literature: I am to publish my own Fiction novel that I am currently finishing. Visual arts: I have won Graphic design competitions. I hold art expositions in school and with my mother. I love photography and produce yearly calendars for the family. Cultural Appreciation: I grew up, 13 years, in West Africa and finished my studies in Switzerland. A critical awareness of divers urban socio-economic inequalities motivates my studies.

I believe that discovering new cultures and adapting to different ways of life are important assets of our globalizing environment. Extreme Sports: Swiss Skydiving license and the AFF (Accelerated Free Fall license). Member of the Ticino Skydive Club : Paracentro. ( Riazzino airport)

Sailing The Advanced Scuba diving license (PADI). Medal holder in the 20km de Lausanne marathon.

Music: I play the acoustic and the electric guitar. I have participated in cultural music manifests in Nigeria and played in a school band. I also currently participate in the Rio ...... ..Carnival Bloco (Orquestra Voadora) playing the Maracatu percussion instrument: Alfaia

Languages: I speak five languages fluently enough to have an understanding of the cultural richness and social traits each one is bonded to. ..... .. .. .Every language has a particularity that one cannot only find in the hearts and passions of others you communicate with.

Humanitarian : I have volunteered in different parts of the world and I have come to realise how the urban sprawl of most third world nations represent a critical position in the occupation of built spaces for our future generations. Sustainability awareness is a very important aspect that needs to become an architectural and social norm! Cultural diversity is indeed a fascinating aspect of the world that really shows the true beauty and potential of this transforming global world.

All References can be provided upon request.



Rethinking LeCorbusier : BassoRilievoElaborated Research Excercise to reproduce the Modulor Wall

Located at the entrance of the Unit dHabitation in Firminy92kg Reinforced Concrete Model 1:10 Scale

Selected Model as gift to Mario Botta at Final Critique

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Re-thinking LeCorbusierTowards the Ineffable : Observers Tower

Dynamic hyperboloic wood and steel structure completed with double-spiral concrete staircaseWood and concrete model 1:20 scale

Roquebrune Cap-Martin, France

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ELEVATION AND FLOOR PLAN Pathway linking the natural coastline to the viewing platform 100m into the sea.

The path is a boat dock and textured with interactive patterns based on modulor facade rythm

CROSS SECTION AAEight steel pillars are linked to the foundations, stabilizing the light hyperboloid frame.

The central stair is dcroissant from a radius of 1.83m to the minimum of 0.90mA Modulor skirting at 2.26m frames the horizon as one approaches the tower.

*Tower of Shadows*Solange Mbanefo - Atelier Marianne Burkhalter-Christian Sumi

Winter 2015 - Carlotta Fumagalli - Sebastiano Giannesini Universit della Svizzera Italiana - Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio

TOWARDS THE INEFFABLEREFUGE

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

CONSTRUCTION DETAILA combination of wooden and steel support collumns work on a double layer

The hyperboloid grid becomes less dense as one climbs higher, creating a gradual exposure to the spectacular view of Monte-carlo and the Sea.

Alcune Scale : Rilievo Carlo Scarpa (1963-66)La Scala Samba

structure: in concrete _ step: polished cincrete_ handrail: in metal fixed into stone bricks _ floor: in stoneheight: 273cm_ number of steps: 13_ alzata: 21cm_ pedata: varible

Plaster model 1:20 scaleMuseo Castlvecchio, Verona, Italy

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Sete Scale Per Como : Resatauro e RiusoEx-Chiesa San Francesco

Renovating the church into a multipurpose space: moveable staircases linking to lateral mezzanins for a public book store and a Performance stage in the alter area.

Church Edifice Model 1:20 scale. Hand Rail Sample 1:1 scale

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FLOOR PLANIllustrating acoustic stage curtain in the Alter of the ex-church

We have inserted lateral mezzanins where the library is placed in between the archs and lateral domes. We have moveable staircases that can modify and divide the church for a multi-purpose use of the space.

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Ex Chiesa San Francesco, ComoProspetto_scala 1:50

Francesca Schiavello_ Solange Mbanefo

MAIN FACADECaffe on ground level extends to the outter patio. The original facade is preserved but a lateral

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Ex Chiesa San Francesco, ComoSezione longitudinale AA'_scala 1:50Francesca Schiavello_ Solange Mbanefo

LONG CROSS SECTION AAIllustrating moveable staircaise, the upper library

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CROSS SECTION BBIllustrating the bridge passageway linking the two

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CIRCUS IN THE SKY : Reconfigurating the Flying CityStuding the complexities of flight, turbulence, mass, fluxes and energy

1:200 scale models of flying edifices that compose the modern metropolis Each building built on the mechanical Air Drone 2.0 Parrot that took flight 1m above the ground

Tribute to Georgii Kurtikov, Artificial intelliegence and 3D model PrintingIncluding submitted projects by Mario Botta, David Chipperfield and Alessandro Scandurra.

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THE CIRCUS ARRIVES WITHOUT WARNING.

NO ANNOUNCEMENTS PRECEED IT.

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MAIN PLANFlying Circus projected within the amphitheatre disposition,

creating an easy flow of spectators as the performers.

CROSS SECTION AAHypothetical access to central parking for flying vehicles

Under stage is common restaurant, artists changing rooms and bathroom facilities.

CASABELLA laboratorio Performance MilanoFlying Urban Drones

Free from fixed foundations we now have flexability to

reconfigure the urban masterplan through flight.

Designing Quality Spaces for the Hospitable AtmosphereVacation Accommodation on the Island of Tavolara, Sardinia, Italy

Understanding how to tame rural sites to our comforts of livingSite model : carton cut by hand, 1:500 scale / Project Model : MDF, 1:20 scale, 1:100 scale

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FLOOR PLANUse of local stones to communicate with

the natural environment of the island

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CROSS SECTION AAFlat alluminium roof with numerous openings and windows to cross-ventilate and communicate with the view and nature.

CROSS SECTION BBPrivate Garden-Patio and embeded stone stairway

leading down to the Sardinian sea.

Residential High Density Housing : Raval, Barcelona, Spain

A Study of Social Quarters and Affordable Urban DwellingsReinforcing linked public spheres dedicated to local community reunions.

Site model: White concrete, 1:200 scale / Project Model : concrete, MDF, 1:20, 1:50, 1:200 scale

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STREET FACADERestaurant and kiosk opened to the street ;

entrance to the inner courtyards public park.

TYPOLOGY FLOORPLANCompact Residential social living

ATELIER VALENTIN BEARTH SP-2013ABITARE LA CITTA. EL BARRIO

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CROSS SECTION AAPrivacy ensured by raumplan of the walkway

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Digital Rapresentation CourseDesigning an Interactive Pavillion for the University Park

Appreciation of Vector Software, CAD Programs, Rendering and 3D modelling

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The location of the pavilion was chosen to be placed along the parks secondary path that is usually less frequented.The form was designed to complement the schools main building across the field. The wooden structure, inspired by the

classical cabin, maintains the transitory aspect the present pathway evokes. The steel cords supporting the suspended bench emphasize natural lighting, aeration and a light hearted feel one has when enjoying a lazy afternoon in the park.

Detailed Construction Analysis drawings and Model Making1953 Hydroelectric Office Deposit, By Rino Tami

Model in MDF, 1:50 scale

Sistemi e processi della costruzione esercizio semestre autunnale 2012 PRESENTAZIONE ESERCIZIO BOZZE DETTAGLI Mercoled 31 ottobre 2012

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Metallic Structure Analysis : Hearst Headquarters TowerEvaluating the DiaGrid structure, materials, the force flows and the stability of the building.

Study models built at 1:10 and 1:50 scale to illustrate the connections and understanding of the megastructure.Built by Foster + Partners New York - USA [ 2000 - 2006 ]

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06 - Analisi delle connessioni

Connessione mega-colonna-plateaSulla connessione tra platea e mega-colon-na non esistono dei dettagli ufficiali, quindi abbiamo dovuto ipotizzare una situazione plausibile.La mega-colonna viene collegata alla platea con profili a L e piastre imbullonate.Il cedimento di tale sistema pu avvenire a causa di carichi perpendicolare alla linea di sviluppo della mega-colonna che posso portare alla spaccatura dei bulloni che permet-tono il fissaggio della piastra agli elementi. Inoltre su tale connessione incidono anche le forze derivanti dal carico utile e dalla neve, i quali portano ad una rottura delle parti meccaniche di questa connessione, con uno snervamento della bullonatura e degli ele-menti in acciaio, e/o una flessione delle piastre metalliche.

Connessione DiaGrid solette: I NODIUno degli elementi chiave del progetto, sia sotto un punto di vista strutturale che architet-tonico, il nodo che viene generato dallinter-sezione degli elementi diagonali e orizzontali costituenti la maglia del DiaGrid. I nodi sono su un modulo di circa 12 metri, ovvero sono posizionati ogni quattro piani da ogni lato del grattacielo.

Tutti i giunti ottenuti tramite i nodi sono stati creati rigidi con collegamenti di base fissi. Per gli elementi delle diagonali si realizzata la connessione al nodo tramite un taglio che permette di incastrare gli elementi, garan-tendo a ognuna delle quattro diagonali una connessione perfetta al nodo mantenendosi nel suo baricentro.Per le connessione degli elementi si sono usati una combinazione di fori standard e di fori di grandi dimensioni. Nella maggior parte dei casi si comunque prevalentemente favorito luso di fori sovradimensionati cos da avere dei margini di tolleranza maggiori.

Foto 44 : schema connessione platea- mega-colonna

Foto 45 : dettaglio del nodo interno del DiaGrid e sua sezione

Foto 46 : dettaglio del nodo ad angolo del DiaGrid, con in alto a destra lo schema della struttura del becco duccello e in basso a destra la pianta del nodo

06 - Analisi delle connessioni

Connessione mega-colonna-plateaSulla connessione tra platea e mega-colon-na non esistono dei dettagli ufficiali, quindi abbiamo dovuto ipotizzare una situazione plausibile.La mega-colonna viene collegata alla platea con profili a L e piastre imbullonate.Il cedimento di tale sistema pu avvenire a causa di carichi perpendicolare alla linea di sviluppo della mega-colonna che posso portare alla spaccatura dei bulloni che permet-tono il fissaggio della piastra agli elementi. Inoltre su tale connessione incidono anche le forze derivanti dal carico utile e dalla neve, i quali portano ad una rottura delle parti meccaniche di questa connessione, con uno snervamento della bullonatura e degli ele-menti in acciaio, e/o una flessione delle piastre metalliche.

Connessione DiaGrid solette: I NODIUno degli elementi chiave del progetto, sia sotto un punto di vista strutturale che architet-tonico, il nodo che viene generato dallinter-sezione degli elementi diagonali e orizzontali costituenti la maglia del DiaGrid. I nodi sono su un modulo di circa 12 metri, ovvero sono posizionati ogni quattro piani da ogni lato del grattacielo.

Tutti i giunti ottenuti tramite i nodi sono stati creati rigidi con collegamenti di base fissi. Per gli elementi delle diagonali si realizzata la connessione al nodo tramite un taglio che permette di incastrare gli elementi, garan-tendo a ognuna delle quattro diagonali una connessione perfetta al nodo mantenendosi nel suo baricentro.Per le connessione degli elementi si sono usati una combinazione di fori standard e di fori di grandi dimensioni. Nella maggior parte dei casi si comunque prevalentemente favorito luso di fori sovradimensionati cos da avere dei margini di tolleranza maggiori.

Foto 44 : schema connessione platea- mega-colonna

Foto 45 : dettaglio del nodo interno del DiaGrid e sua sezione

Foto 46 : dettaglio del nodo ad angolo del DiaGrid, con in alto a destra lo schema della struttura del becco duccello e in basso a destra la pianta del nodo

DIAGRID CONSTRUCTION DETAILS AND

STRUCTURAL MODEL

Introduction to Housing : Hotel room design Study on Quality of Short-term Lodging and the Values of Spatial ComfortHand Drawings, China Ink Rapidograph / 1:20 scale MDF Wood Model

Site : Historical City Square, Bellinzona, Switzerland

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Spatial Interpretation of an Architectural Project Three Dimensional Carton Model, Parallel Sections. Hand drawings. China Ink Rapidograph

Glenn Murcutt, Magney House, Bingie Point, Australia

Diving Board Project in Public Sports and Relax CentreArchitectural Design Study on transitional spaces, Vertical Circulation, Panorama, Atmosphere, and Light.

Hand Drawings, China Ink Rapidograph / 1:20 scale Foam ModelSite : Leisure park in Bellinzona, Switzerland. Designed by Architect A.Galfetti with F.Ruchart

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Observational Study : Investigating our MicrocosmosDetailed Anatomy Research, Composition, Proportions and Volumetric Understanding

Oil Painting on Wooden CanvasName : Beautiful Imperfections

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Architecture Internship atDeFournier Arquitetos e Urbanistas

I worked for ten months in a Swiss-Sweedish Studio based in Rio de Janeiro, BrazilThe prjoctecting and conception department was where I was assigned

I obtained a strong exposure to tropical design in a developing nation that promotes ecological development

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Humanitarian Experience 1st photograph: Volunteering in Chang-Mai, Thailand to Build a school

2nd Photograph and main picture : Trullo Restauration Workshop, Ceglie Messapica, Puglia, Italy3rd Photograph: Working for Elephant conservation research camp in Kruger park, South Africa

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MBANEFO SOLANGE

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[email protected]

+41 76 669 31 37

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