A new start for Benzinøen
Name
Sebastian Cardoso Suter
Education degree
Master
Study programme
Spatial Design - Architecture, Design and Interiors
Institute
Architecture and Design
Year
2021
The project proposes the transformation of Prøvestenen Fort into a bathhouse. The proposal acts as catalyst for a literal and metaphorical cleansing of the industrial area where the structure is now located. The new program responds to the spatial sequences and geometric complexity of the interiors of the fortification, and challenges the traditional gender segregation of public baths.
How the situation of the fort has changed throughout the years, and how the proposed state is inspired by preexisting and historical elements.
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The zoning of the building and the different design approaches that took place in order to insert the new program in the building.
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Floor plan and sections of the proposal
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How the spaces along the fort are to be used following the concept of a gradient of privacy. The pieces of furniture that complement the program functionally are also detailed in this section.
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Technical solutions on how new elements meet the old ones; and everyday scenes of how the spaces are used. This combination transmits the atmosphere that is conveyed within the revitalized building.
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A series of views throughout the interiors of the building; and exterior views of how the building is seen in different temporalities. In these views, an emphasis in diversity has been made. The project aims to encourage the interaction between the genders and be a space where everyone is welcome. The building is segregated as a gradient of privacy, where the bather is free to choose from a social- to an intimate- and even a private experience.
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The Royal Danish Academy supports the Sustainable Development Goals
Since 2017 the Royal Danish Academy has worked with the Sustainable Development Goals. This is reflected in our research, our teaching and in our students’ projects. This project relates to the following UN goal(-s):
Gender equality (5)
Sustainable cities and communities (11)
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Telefon
91864674
Competitions, Publications & Awards
2018
2018
"Human Centered Design as a tool for a new architecture in Susudel", Bachelor Thesis, Universidad de Cuenca, Published in the XVIII SIACOT
Education & Relevant Courses
2019
2021
Master of Arts in Architecture, The Royal Danish Academy, Spatial Design
During this two year course I was able to explore the interface between architecture, design and people from three core perspectives: a historical perspective, an anthropological perspective and a perspective linked to the notions of tectonics and materiality. The point of departure for this exploration was the interior, which was perceived as a starting point for an investigation including the surrounding architecture, contexts and objects.
2012
2018
Bachelor of Architecture, Universidad de Cuenca, Restoration and Conservation Track
During this 5 year bachelor education I gained basic knowledge on the architectural practice from a technical, theoretical and a experimental perspective. The last year and a half I followed a specialization in Restoration and Conservation, where I gained knowledge on the theory behind building restoration and transformation, and had the opportunity to develop a project in this framework.
2007
2011
High School Education, Unidad Educativa de Formación Integral "CEDFI", Basic Sciences Degree
High School studies with a focus in Basic Sciences.
Extracurricular Experiences & Activities
2015
2015
15 SIACOT, "15 Seminario Iberoamericano de Construcción con Tierra", Universidad de Cuenca, Internship
I was part of the logistics and organization team for the event, and later on I participated in it. The SIACOT (Ibero-American Seminar on Architecture and Construction with Earth) is a yearly event that focuses in the experimentation, sharing and refinement of the slowly disappearing traditional Earth construction techniques in Latin America.
2011
2012
Kantonsschule Oerlikon (Zürich Nord), High School Exchange Program
Exchange program with a focus in language learning, and cultural exchange.
Professional Work Experience
2020
2021
CF Møller Architects (Copenhagen), Architecture Intern & Student Worker
As an Architecture Intern I joined the LAB team, where I took part in the design process and development of successful Danish and international competitions (Kulhuset P-hus in Aarhus, MK7 and i8 in Munich). Later on, as a Student Worker I gained experience in the design and detailing of furniture in projects that were already in execution (Ny Islands Brygge Skole).
2018
2019
DURAN&HERMIDA arquitectos asociados Architecture Bureau, Junior Architect
I was part of the design team in the transformation and rehabilitation of the colonial “Arias-Maldonado” house, ("Casa Larga") in Cuenca, Ecuador.
2014
2015
Universidad de Cuenca, Student Assistant
I was a student assistant in drawing and graphic expression courses, "Expresión Gráfica II" which is part of the Architecture education in the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism in the University of Cuenca.
IT skills
Computer assisted drawing (Rhino, ArchiCAD and AutoCad)
Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Rendering (Vray and Enscape)
Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Mac and Windows operating systems
Language skills
