nicola kolas.

Nicola Kolas :: BA (Hons) Architecture Part I graduate Plymouth University, UK. Ephemeral Worlds unit, 2013-2014. InSitu, In-between Places unit, 2014-2015.

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Project 3b+c | In-between Places - Back In Plymouth

Internal + External Perspectives

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Project 3b+c | In-between Places - Back In Plymouth

Floor Plans.

Final rendered plans for the proposed performing arts centre within the context of the site.

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Project 3b+c | In-between Places - Back In Plymouth

Atmospheric Section.

Final rendered cross section through the proposed performing arts centre. Showing atmosphere and proposed inhabitation.

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Project 3b+c | In-between Places - Back In Plymouth

Key Space Collages

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Project 3b+c | In-between Places - Back In Plymouth

Design Development.

Initial response and concept generation. Responding to site conditions, urban framework and theoretical agenda established in earlier projects.

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Project 3b+c | In-between Places - Back In Plymouth

Existing Site Conditions + Materiality

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Project 3b+c | In-between Places - Back In Plymouth

Site Analysis.

Mapping the site on three different scales, within its surrounding context and in relation to the city. Materiality and key themes have been highlighted. 

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Project 3b+c | In-between Places - Back In Plymouth

Project Narrative

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Dissertation

“Between Borders; Examining the role of cultural identity in defining divided cities post-conflict”

Completed dissertation, perfect bound by hand. Investigating social and physical conditions within cities divided through conflict, with the particular focus on Nicosia, Cyprus.

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Project 3a | In-between Places - Learning From Madrid

External Perspective.

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Project 3a | In-between Places - Learning From Madrid

External Perspective.

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Project 3a | In-between Places - Learning From Madrid

External Perspective.

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Project 3a | In-between Places - Learning From Madrid

External Perspective.

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Project 3a | In-between Places - Learning From Madrid

Atmospheric Section.

Final rendered long section through the proposed external performance space ‘folly’ within the context of the site. Showing atmosphere and proposed inhabitation. 

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Project 3a | In-between Places - Learning From Madrid

Floor Plan.

Final rendered plan for the proposed external performance space ‘folly’ within the context of the site.

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Project 3a | In-between Places - Learning From Madrid

Precedent Studies.

Analysing three existing projects which have inspired main design characteristics and decisions for the project. Connection between old and new, translucent screens, open air performance space.