Thesis

September 2013

TECH CENTER

5th year studio

February 2012

ECO OFFICE

4th year studio

January 2011

PACU residence

3rd year studio

April 2010

GMA school
Resume

RADU AXINTE
www.raduaxinte.com
Masters in Architecture
Technical University of Iasi
2007 - 2013

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TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Thesis project
Iasi, RO
( R&D/Conference/Park)
September 2013

Located in the former industrial part of the city, the site for the project is structured as a natural landscape inspired
from the citys shape culture and history. The main building acts as a gate for the masterplan with two focal points
that make a visual link between the office and public space.
The interior is a boulevard-like experience; The succesion of office and green space act as a ritual that makes
balance between work and leisure. The spiraling interior path ends on an exterior meeting space on the green roof.

Site

Program

New+Existing

Buffer

The two buildings existing onsite will be at the

core of the tech center.

The project explores the link and separation

limits of public, research and office space.

Interior spaces are arranged according to their

public/private profile along the core.

Meeting spaces act as a buffer between

conference, office and learning spaces

Access

Light

Interior path

The building creates a passage between the

piazza and the park.

Courtyards bring light and natural ventilation to

all spaces.

Each program has an individual route. The

boulevard-like experience spirals through the
building and reaches the roof gardens.

Re-Imagining the site

In order to make the new grid a reality a series of programatic, access and connections
have to be established. The linked distance between the existing structures becomes a
succession of different scale spaces and visual experiences.
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Technology center

Link and separation

The building links the piazza with the park and
by elevation makes the dissociation between
public and private space.

Masterplan Overview Axonometric

I: Infrastructure and city connections are consolidated. Existing structures are refurbished.
Views and visual scale is controled with green space placement.
II: New buildings are inserted as links between existing structures.
Technology center

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
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Technology center

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.

Green space
Public space
Retail
Ground floor plan - Public space / Retail

Technology center

Re-Imagining the site

In order to make the new grid a reality a series of programmatic, access and connections
have to be established. The linked distance between the existing structures becomes a
succession of spaces and visual experiences.

Green space
Conference

1F Office/Meeting/Conference

Meeting space
Office space

Green space
Conference

2F Office/Conference

Meeting space
Office space

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
Technology center

Green space

2F Office/Meeting/Conference

Public library

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
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Technology center

Office space

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
Technology center

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The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
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Technology center

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
Technology center

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The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
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Technology center

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Technology center

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ECO OFFICE
5th year studio
Iasi, RO
(Office/Meeting/Greenhouse)
February 2012

Located in a low-rise residential area, the building was designed to achieve a low CO2 footprint. The site benefits
form good sun orientation, the length of it faces south along the river. Wind power is an important aspect taken into
consideration in the overall energy scheme. There are permanent wind currents from West to East along the Bahlui river.
The main feature of the building is the central greenhouse that acts as a focal point for the building. Also the greenhouse
volume deflects permanent wind currents to the turbines and acts as a fresh air buffer and heat chimney for the interior.

Site

Program

New+Existing

Buffer

The two buildings existing onsite will be at the

core of the tech center.

The project explores the link and separation

limits of public, research and office space.

Interior spaces are arranged according to their

public/private profile along the core.

Meeting spaces act as a buffer between

conference, office and learning spaces

Lobby
Reception
Meeting space

G Access/Reception

Access/Parking
Greenhouse

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
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Eco office

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
Eco office

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Office space
Meeting space

1 F Office/Meeting

Informal office / Relax

Office space
Meeting space

2 F Office/Meeting

Informal office / Relax

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
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Eco office

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
Eco office

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The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
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Eco office

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
Eco office

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The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
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Eco office

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
Eco office

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TCC HOTEL
4th year studio
Iasi, RO
(Restaurant/Conference/SPA)
June 2011

The TCC hotel is part of the new urban axis for the Southeastern part of the city and marks the entrance to the
development. The goal for the hotel was to create an omnidirectional floor plan that makes the best out of the city/park
views and sun orientation.
The hotel sits on a two story public podium that houses a spa center and restaurant. The podium wings face Sount and
have views to the park. A large courtyard and one greenhouse bring natual light to all interior spaces.

Site

Site

Site

The two buildings existing onsite will be at the core of

the tech center.

The two buildings existing onsite will be at the core of

the tech center.

The two buildings existing onsite will be at the core of

the tech center.

Site

Site

Site

The two buildings existing onsite will be at the core of

the tech center.

The two buildings existing onsite will be at the core of

the tech center.

The two buildings existing onsite will be at the core of

the tech center.

Re-Imagining the site

In order to make the new grid a reality a series of programatic, access and connections
have to be established. The linked distance between the existing structures becomes a
succession of different scale spaces and visual experiences.
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Hotel

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
Hotel

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Loby/Reception

Cafe/Bar

Restaurant/Cafe

Conference/Foyer

Service core/Retail

Service core/Office

Re-Imagining the site

In order to make the new grid a reality a series of programatic, access and connections
have to be established. The linked distance between the existing structures becomes a
succession of different scale spaces and visual experiences.
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Hotel

Re-Imagining the site

In order to make the new grid a reality a series of programatic, access and connections
have to be established. The linked distance between the existing structures becomes a
succession of different scale spaces and visual experiences.
Hotel

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The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
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Hotel

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
Hotel

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Re-Imagining the site

In order to make the new grid a reality a series of programatic, access and connections
have to be established. The linked distance between the existing structures becomes a
succession of different scale spaces and visual experiences.
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Hotel

Re-Imagining the site

In order to make the new grid a reality a series of programatic, access and connections
have to be established. The linked distance between the existing structures becomes a
succession of different scale spaces and visual experiences.
Hotel

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The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
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Hotel

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
Hotel

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PACU
4th year studio
Iasi, RO
(Residential/Public space)
January 2011

Located near the center of the city, in a historical site, Pacu cultivates the development of community and pride of
place. Central to the site the mid-century house is the pivot point that links the exterior spaces. The monument will
serve as an art gallery.
Sloped with the terrain, the new low-rise building provides a local kindergarten facing South. The kindergarten,
along with local workshops and exhibition spaces will reinforce the sense of community for the new development.
The residential units maximise natural light and cross ventilation between two outside exposures.

Site

Site

Site

Site

The two buildings existing onsite will be at the

core of the tech center.

The two buildings existing onsite will be at the

core of the tech center.

The two buildings existing onsite will be at the

core of the tech center.

The two buildings existing onsite will be at the

core of the tech center.

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
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Residential

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
Residential

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The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
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Residential

Library

Residential core

Residential access
-1F Library/Residential access

View terrace

Retail/Cafe
G Retail\Cafe

Storage

Public space/View terrace

Greenhouse

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
Residential

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The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
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Residential

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
Residential

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GMA SCHOOL
3rd year studio
Iasi, RO
(Learning/Park/Public space)
April 2010

The site for the new GMA school is located between two major parts of the city. The goal was to create a strong
link between the two districts and balance learning, sport and public space. The building will house classroom and
workshop spaces, an indoor sports hall, a library along with exhibition and event space.
Different programmatic spaces will blur the boundary of learning activities. At the core of the building the meeting
space clusters three types of space. Each is oriented to benefit from ideal light conditions and view orientation.

Site

Site

Site

The two buildings existing onsite will be at the core of

the tech center.

The two buildings existing onsite will be at the core of

the tech center.

The two buildings existing onsite will be at the core of

the tech center.

Site

Site

Site

The two buildings existing onsite will be at the core of

the tech center.

The two buildings existing onsite will be at the core of

the tech center.

The two buildings existing onsite will be at the core of

the tech center.

Re-Imagining the site

In order to make the new grid a reality a series of programatic, access and connections
have to be established. The linked distance between the existing structures becomes a
succession of different scale spaces and visual experiences.
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High school

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
High school

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Classroom

Classroom

Event space / Exhibition

Administration

Cafeteria

Cafeteria

Hallway

Hallway

Courtyard

Re-Imagining the site

In order to make the new grid a reality a series of programatic, access and connections
have to be established. The linked distance between the existing structures becomes a
succession of different scale spaces and visual experiences.
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High school

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
High school

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Terrace

Technical
Hallway

Library

Classroom

Cafeteria

Re-Imagining the site

In order to make the new grid a reality a series of programatic, access and connections
have to be established. The linked distance between the existing structures becomes a
succession of different scale spaces and visual experiences.
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High school

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
High school

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The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
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High school

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
High school

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The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
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High school

The Gate
The tech center marks the passage from the access piazza to the park.
Viewed from the street, the building apears as an ephemeral structure.
High school

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RADU AXINTE
Bucharest, Romania (+40) 742-892-505 radu.a.axinte@gmail.com www.raduaxinte.com

ARCHITECT

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Proactive, dedicated and hard-working professional with over 4 years

experience in visualization and the architectural design process: client
management & project coordination; design teams coordination; technical
detailing;

Strong interpersonal skills, English fluent, strong abilities in providing a

high level of customer service to clients and vendors.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Architectural Design
Architectural Project Planning
3D Modeling & Visualizations
Technical Drawing

Residential Projects
Technical Detailing
Interior Design
Sketch Development

Project Management
Time Management
Negotiation skills
Problem Solving

EDUCATION
2012-2013

Faculty of Architecture G.M. Cantacuzino

www.arhitectura.tuiasi.ro

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF IASI - Iasi, Romania

2007-2012

Faculty of Architecture G.M. Cantacuzino

Bachelor Degree in Architecture & Design

www.romaniandesignweek.com

May 2014 Thesis project featured in Architecture gallery

Velux Awards 2010: mention

www.iva.velux.com

Team project - Team coordinator invited to attend awards

ceremony in La Rochelle - France.

Aviatorilor Boulevard redevelopment

www.redgraph.ro

October 2012 - December 2012

Amazon Development centre in Iasi;

Housing development competition in Brasov;

Sketches & plans drawing;

Technical drawings for different projects;

Modelling & visualizations;

Practical Placement

www.creativproiect.ro

July 2012 - September 2012

Competition for a residential development in Bacau, Romania;

Presentation material for competitions submission;

Sketches & plans drawing;

Technical drawings for different projects;

Modelling & visualizations;

SOFTWARE

3dsMax

Revit

ArchiCAD

Adobe suite

Eyeon Fusion

Free hand drawing

Model making

Photography

www.arhitectura.tuiasi.ro

PROJECTS & PRESENTATIONS

RDW - Romanian Design Week

Intern Architect

CREATIV PROIECT - RO

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF IASI - Iasi, Romania

Master Degree in Architecture & Design

REDGRAPH ARCH - RO

www.oar.org.ro

May 2009: Competition - 4 man team project under the

PLANS-3D - FR
Lead 3D Visual Artist - Cooperation

www.plans-3d.com
August 2009 - January 2014

Main Responsibilities:

Development of architectural marketing visuals for companies in

France and Switzerland;

OTHER

Supervision and production of visuals for different scale

Date of birth: 11.11.1987

residential projects;

Nationality: Romanian

Drawing up sketches / layouts / 3D modelling / post production /

animation / interior design;

supervision of professor Radu Andrei

Official partner of the Union for French housing;