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GIUSEPPE CAROSINI
PORTFOLIO 2017

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PERSONAL STATEMENT
A highly motivated and passionate designer, interested in the architectural
expression of society.
Following 3 years of study in order to obtain an undergraduate degree from
the University of Cape Town, I then had the oppurtunity of working in a great
studio, Head Space design before moving to Milan to complete a Masters
degree.
NAME
GIUSEPPE AMEDEO CAROSINI
DOB
04/12/1990
CITIZENSHIP
ITALIAN
PLACE OF BIRTH
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH
giuseppe.carosini@gmail.com
via Plinio, Milano
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Talented in conceptual design, as well as in drafting and particularly 3D
presentation work. An outgoing person who works well within a team environment,
motivating and generating good personal interrelationships with
people from all walks of life.
WORK EXPERIENCE
EMANUELA TONDO ARCHITECTS - 2016
Junior Architect ( Current position )
Redevelopment of Genova Airport; Commercial developments.
STUDIO COSTA ARCHITECTURE SCA - 2016
Collaboration
Competition enntry for Science City in Alexandria, Egypt
FREELANCE ARCHITECT - 2015
Architectural and Interior Design
Mixed projects from many clients around the world.
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY
Revit
Autocad
Rhino
Grasshopper
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Sketchup
3D Studio Max
Microsoft Office
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH ITALIAN AFRIKAANS
MOTHER TONGUE ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE
PORTFOLIO
My portfolio of work can be found either
by scanning the QR code on the left, or by
going to
HEADSPACE DESIGN - 2013
Junior Architect
Full year work experience, mostly high class residential design.
LUKE SCOTT ARCHITECTS - 2011/12
Internship, part-time work
Started as a summer internship, but was extended to part time job during
my studies after becoming an integral part of the studio.
EDUCATION
DESIGN AWARDS
TRANSCEND - 2016
First Prize, Ideas Forward International Competition
Team: G.Carosini, A. Gojnic
VERISIMILITUDE - 2016
First Honourable Mention, Ideas Forward International Competition
Team: G.Carosini, A. Gojnic
KITCHEN OF THE FUTURE - 2015
First Prize, Exhibited at EXPO 2015 by BEST Milano
Team: G.Carosini, A. Gojnic, O. Proshkina LJ. Matthews
PRISTINA INFINITE LOOP OF SPORT - 2014
Honourable Mention, Architetti Emergenti (2014)
INTERESTS
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http://issuu.com/giuseppecarosini/
docs/portfolio2017
POLITECNICO DI MILANO
MASTERS DEGREE
2013-2016
FOOTBALL
CARS
PHOTOGRAPHY
UNIVERISTY OF CAPE TOWN
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
2010-2012
FITNESS
ART
MARTIAL ARTS
REDDAM HOUSE COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED
2005-2009
READING
COOKING
SKETCHING

CONTENTS
01 URBAN OASIS 02 CULTURAL CENTER 03 SCIENCE CITY 04 ODU PAVILLION 05 COMPETITIONS
UNIVERSITY WORK UNIVERSITY WORK WORK EXPERIENCE BUILT WORK CONCEPTUAL
CAPE TOWN MILAN ROME CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL

URBAN OASIS
University Project
°We borrow from nature the space upon which we build.°
- TADAO ANDO

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MOWBRAY
SOUTH AFRICA
Multi-use building catering for Residential, Commercial
units and the NGO Straatwerk. The project was located
in Mowbray.
INTENT
To create a building that provided a commentary to
the issues identified within Mowbray such as the lack of
green or public space.
CONCEPT
The concept was developed through the stark lack of
nature in the area of Mowbray. The design became
a commentary on this through the juxtopposition of
organic and rectilinear forms.
Programme
- Apartments -Straatwerk NGO
- Market
- Commercial -Gym
- Creche
DEVELOPMENT
The plan of the design creates edge to this triangular
site, where environmental aspects such as sun angles
are used to generate the varied heights.
The copper cladding on the organic building in combination
with its irregular columns and circular windows
brings through the idea of a canopy of trees, in this
dense urban fabric. This visual effect of the canopy is
then literally realized within the courtyard space of the
building, where the internal green landscape rises up to
create a terraced space for the users and residents.
REFLECTIVE COMMENT
The reference to nature through the organic building
clad in copper is reminiscent of a forest of trees and
works well against the backdrop of the ordered rectilinear
apartment block that sets up a strong edge on the
site. This edge aids in protecting the building from the
harshness of the taxi and bus station, while at the same
time creating a piazza, as well as an internal courtyard.
In retrospect, although the use of copper worked well in
realising the intent, the practical application of this in an
area such as Mowbray may be problematic.
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Site Plan (Left)
Diagrammatic Breakdown (Right)

Streetscape 2
View of juxtopposed geometries
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Section
Internal Piazza
Detail Component
Window Detail
Technical Component:
This was the first important lesson in how
critical it is to have a clear intent on what it
is that one is trying to create. Here one of the
portal windows of the copper structure was
technically realised in detail. This was done
right up to scales of 1:1 in order to grasp an
understanding of the implications of technical
choices and the result that these have on the
design. The importance of combining design
and tech to generate a beautiful and logical
solution to the original intent is stressed.

Streetscape 1
View from pedestrian street
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Entrance
Internal Piazza

CULTURAL CENTER
University Project
°I believe that the way people live can be directed a little by architecture.°
- TADAO ANDO

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REGGIO
EMILIA
ITALY
BRIEF
Multi-use building serving as a Cultural and Social
Center designed within a new masterplan for the historic
core of Reggio Emilia.
INTENT
To utilize the clues given by the existing fabric of the city
in order to generate a design which seamlessly fits into
the context. At the same time serving the programmatic
needs identified within the urban precinct.
CONTEXT
The Ghiara Church, facing the site from across the piazza,
is described as Reggio’s most important. Its conception
is associated with a miracle involving a boy called
Marchino who couldn’t hear or speak. The boy is said
to have miraculously gained both his voice and hearing
back while praying before a portrait of the Madonna.
The term ghiara comes from the fact that the Cròstolo
stream, with large gravel deposits, used to run where the
church is now built.
CONCEPT
The church is a signifying aspect of not only the site
but the entire city. Utilizing many of the aspects of the
church, the public space is ordered through this device.
The strong axis of the church itself, penetrates through
the site. This axis becomes a key element from which the
space progresses. This axis is received by the auditorium
and sets up the narrative within the project. The ideas
of miracle and spectacle are translated into the cultural
elements of the building, as glowing boxes, within this
otherwise humble building.
The pre-existence of the river on the site also gives
design cues. The original position of the river is a strong
element that brings memory back to the site of the
history of the city. The use of water also gives the oppurtunity
to generate a narrative within the public square,
starting with an area of reflection outside the back of the
church. This fortifies the the idea of axis spanning from
the church to the building as well as providing an area of
tranquility and pause within the space.
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Site Plan -
Contextual relationship
between site and rear of the
church, generating a new
piazza.

Axis of Ghiara Church through square - Contextual relationship - Original position of the river 1 - Entrance
- Cultural “Ethereal” boxes - Idea of introducing water to the site 2 - Sculptural Area
4 - Building
5 - Internal Courtyard
3 - Tranquil Space
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Site Perspective Section
Exterior View New Piazza

The conceptual development of the project started from
an intricate and thorough understanding and drafting of an
overall masterplan, within which the cultural center itself
works as an element within a much larger system.
Drawing from historical research, the genius loci of the site,
and current social needs within the area, the complex programme
of the building itself was derived. The morphology
of the envelope aimed to encapsulate this as well, resonating
with the context within which it is deeply embedded.
CONCEPTUAL BREAKDOWN
Stage Gives Function
Sculptural Intervention
relating to narrative
Precast Concrete
Piazza Floor
Trees provide vertical threshold
and shading
Urban Furniture
Raised Wooden Deck
Axis of Church
Interaction of building
with the Piazza
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Public Furniture
Window Concept
An incredibly important aspect of
the project was to have a strong
relationship with the context. The
facade itself becomes a function
of both this conceptual cue, as
well as aiding the programatic
aspects of the project itself.

Interior View Internal Courtyard
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Elevation West
Elevation East

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Exterior View Pedestrian Street

SCIENCE CITY
Collaboration with SCA
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“Science may set limits to knowledge, but should not set limits to imagination”
- BERTRAND RUSSELL

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ALEXANDRIA
EGYPT
CHALLENGE
The Science City Project in Egypt represented for us a
big challenge for thetopic proposed, the architectural
language and the context.
INTENT
Egypt, being the project located in Egypt, it was a strong
motivation to think how to create a dominant architectural
form, expression and value that could achieve a
level of correspondence with the history of architectural
elements in Egypt. We thought it is an opportunity to
propose an architectural global landmark that Egypt,
with its extraordinary architectural heritage, could
inspire and express. In order to do so. a homogenous
model presented in the project, seen as one element
that expresses the idea of Densities that the local context
inspired us. As contemporary Egypt urban feature .
On the other hand looking at the hot dry climate we are
dealing with, we found
the necessity of creating a dialogue with the local environment.
The necessityof generating a microclimate
that could allow daily livable outdoor spaces for
users. These outdoor spaces are central to define a
collective, sharing and
joyful common ground where knowledge, science and
research interests can
be transferred to the public. Density is a moderator and
principle for urban
pattern definition.
Science, While looking at local specificities, we also tried
to find an architecture
language that could represent the city of science. It was
not for us a composition of objects but a complete environment;
with its specific design, our aim is to find a way
to express scientific principles and ideas into a space.
By this, we wish that the project could transfer scientific
ethics, potentiality to the public
and abilities of creating new realities, in a place where
scientific ideas could be spread and at the same time
peoples imagination could be strengthend.
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Site Plan -
Repetition and variation of a
singular element to generate
a complex whole.

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Exterior View Desert Scape

Site Overview
A possibility of future expansions Urban
voids, in between the density of sticks appear
two voids where sculptured elements
are found (Auditorium and Planetarium). We
decided to surround the site by a green buffer
for sound, air cooling and parking shading.
Our main architectural feature are the vertical
sticks. In additional to their basic functions
(structure, light and ventilation) they are the
elements that create the dialogue with the surrounding
environment and landscape. The function of the
sticks changes according to their position. The external
ones, with the help of running water, will work as cooling
systems and sound absorbents. The vertical sticks situated
in the inner part, will produce a shadow that will recreate
an intense micro climate using shadow, humidity and heated
tops where different ecological systems will be reproduced.
Alternate sticks will function as exhibition structures to host outdoor
installations, while others will function as accommodation
for users/guests. The sticks will be using wind to generate melodies
– they change in accordance to the programmatic location.
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Research Center
Administration

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Detail Elements -
Variation of the stick elements
to create alternate environments
and experiences.

Piazza View The Tower
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Exterior View Starry Night

ODU PAVILLION
Collaboration with Luke Scott Architects
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°I believe that the way people live can be directed a little by architecture.°
- TADAO ANDO

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CAPE
TOWN
SOUTH AFRICA
The Woodlands Pavillion was designed as a new home
for the Old Boys Society of Bischops Diocesian College
in Cape Town, and also served as the pavillion and
supporting structure to the new hockey pitches installed
at the school. The project was developed durning my
tenure at Luke Scott architects, working in a small team
comprised of Luke Scott and myself.
My involvement in the project started from the initial
clients brief and I had a large responsibility in the initial
conceptual design of the project. The design took inspiration
from historical points on the site of the school,
uniting elements from across the site. This was then
embedded with the complex set of functions required
from the project brief in order to give substance to the
outcome of the final design. The project was completed
and opened on 8 May 2015.
As we took the project from the conceptual development
through to the construction phases, I was responsible
for the creation and drafting of the drawing set
required for submission.
The pavillion itself had to be sensitive to the existing site
as the Bischops Diocesian College has many heritage
buldings within its ground which is steeped in tradition.
The Interior design of the project was also done by us,
along with furniture company Weylandts who we partnered
with in order to create an end product that would
resonate the elite mentality of the school itself.
The bold and simple rectilinear forms of the desing work
well to pay homage to the past of the school while steering
it subtly in a future direction, and creating a pristine
backdrop for a multitude of future events within it.
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Site Plan General
Site Plan Local
Elevation West
Elevation East

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Exterior 1 Night Shot
Exterior 2 Grand Stands
Exterior 3 Construction Progress

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Interior 1 Display Detailing

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COMPETITIONS
A selection of competition entries
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°I believe that the way people live can be directed a little by architecture.°
- TADAO ANDO

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COMPE
TITIONS
TRANSCEND
Mount Ararat
2 nd Place in Ideas Forward International Competition:
Transcend
Man must be present to watch the reckoning of his own evil. While the fauna stay blissfully
unaware in their genetic slumber.
High above the raging waters, the suspended audience, marvel at the performance of God himself.
This is mans Purgatory, where Noah and his family will wait out the floods.
The Ark described by the Lord to be three hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide and thirty
cubits high was not large enough to host two of the Earth 7.7 million species. So their genetic
material (sperm and eggs) has been harvested, to be reborn after the deluge has ceased and
the land has dried once more.
Trancend
Peacefully unaware, the genes of all species created by God, rest pecefully, within the bowls of
the dormant Volcano, Mount Ararat, awaiting the chaos above to become calm.
The new cradle of life will be formed, a place where all of Gods creation are stored in The Womb.
The snow capped peak of Mount Ararat provides the perfect low temperature for the storage of
this technologically nurtured genetic material. Autonomonously the process of birth is managed
by machine, a task to delicate for Man himself.
The Wombs only escape is a narrow shaft where the natural light of day is the guide for the new
borns to follow.
Genesis

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COMPE
TITIONS
SUMMER PAVILION
New York, USA
Finalist in Arquideas New York Summer Pavilion competition:
Trouvaille
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Trouvaille is a pavilion true its French name, a “lucky find” within the splendor of Central Park.
The design draws narrative from the history of Manhattan along with the context of the park
itself. The narrative starts from Ellis Island, the historical point of arrival for immigrants looking
to make the USA their new home. Drawing a line from the Island to the Trouvaille Pavillion, this
narrative is carried into the design, where the entrance of the Pavilion now acts as the entry
point to the millions of visitors to New York. This metaphorical journey then takes one up the
pavillion along its roof, evoking the symbolism of one moving upwards and forward in life, just
like the many immigrants did, finally reaching an elevated view of the park and the city.
The materiality plays closely to parts of New York’s history. Ropes are used to create threshold,
where these elements are symbolic of the historic shipyard and sea travel that one had to take
to get to New York. The use of the rope also is a sustainable choice as well as a conceptual one.
The ropes allow the pavilion to blend into its natural surroundings rooting itself deeply into
the context of the park rather than trying to dominate over the beautiful landscape. The use of
other sustainable elements such as wooden palettes and a green landscape wall, further aid
the Trouvaille Pavillion to camouflage itself within its surroundings.
The Pavilion serves a multitude of functions such as library, exhibition space, amphitheater,
outdoor cinema, recreational swings and a viewing point within the park.
Trouvaille is more than just a pavilion, it is something to search for within Central Park.

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COMPE
TITIONS
VERISIMILITUDE
ITALY
1 st Honorable Mention in Ideas Forward International Competition:
Syria: A tower for Refugees
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The multi - award winning Bosco Verticale is the current symbol of power, innovation, sustainability
and excess in Milano. Our proposal provides a critique of the current state of the built
environment. The design approaches the concept of sustainability, through the re-use of existing
fabric, rather than creating more skyscrapers, adjacently in order to satisfy our functions. By
building unique skyscrapers, solely for refugees, the process of segregation is highly intensified.
Thus through our global strategy of revising and adapting existing buildings, a new, innovative
and inclusive architecture can be created.
Taking inspiration from Superstudio’s “Continuous Monument”, the design sheds all superfluous
form, illustrating how the refugee crisis is a global problem, and needs to be addressed in
a multitude of different contexts. The suspended body, unites the towers to create a social, and
sustainable community for over 1000 Syrian migrants.
The plans of Bosco Verticale have been completely reworked in order to accomodate our new
functions that exceed biological and physical survival which is a signifier of refugee camps.
Here our new structure intervenes into the existing towers, cutting into each of them and
forming a series of social spaces, suspended between the two buildings. Where a self sustaining
community can flourish.

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GIUSEPPE CAROSINI
giuseppe.carosini@gmail.com