Portfolio. | Konrad Piech

about me

Hi, I'm Konrad! I'm a 3rd year architecture student, immersed in the captivating world where creation, science, and innovation converge. I'm constantly inspired by the realms of design, art, photograpy, and travels. Through my studies, I strive to not only understand the principles of architecture but also to push boundaries, challenge myself, and create spaces that resonate with both aesthetic beauty and practicality. With a passion for creativity and creation, I eagerly embark on this journey to become a future architect.

contact

+48 887 710 662

konradpiech21@gmail.com

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education

Gdańsk University of Technology

Faculty of Architecture and Urban planning

Bachelor degree

01/10/2021 - current

ISCTE Instituto Universitário de Lisboa 02/2024 - 07/2024

Faculty of Architecture

Erasmus student exchange

experience

Courses

ArchiCad, Twinmotion course - WSC, Warsaw Home Design 07/11/2023 - 10/11/2023

ArchiCad, Interior Design course - Multibim 14/02/2024

AI in design processes course - Multibim 17/01/2024

Shelter - learning by doing 25/05/2023 - 29/05/2023

Humanitarian architecture exhibition

Department of Ethnography, National Museum in Gdańsk

Baltic science festival

extracurriculum 10/2023 - current

The Digital Collective - co-founder

competitions

The home of shadows 18/04/2023

Buildner international competition

Wyzwanie młodego architekta 14/02/2024

Builder competition

Paradyż Designers Competition 30/03/2024

International competition

software

Design

AutoCad

ArchiCad

Rihno

SketchUp

Rendering

Twinmotion

Lumion

Postproduction

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Lightroom

skills

design model making sketching photography

languages

Polish - native

English - C1

French - A2

German - A1

Waterfront architectural complex with marina and floating units

5th semester project

2023/2024

Partyzantów 24 02

Multi-family building

4th semester project 2023

Scrap

Sustainable waterfront pavilion elective project 2024 Chiaroscuro

The home of shadows Buildner

Paradyż

Container Quayside

Waterfront architectural complex with marina and floating units

Collaboration: Jonas Müller

Software used: ArchiCad, Cinema4D, Corona, Photoshop, Lightroom

“Container Quayside” represents a unique architectural solution that not only addresses current challenges associated with climate change but also promotes sustainable development and designs for all users.

In response to climate change, it has been designed with a focus on minimizing its negative environmental impact. The use of recycled shipping containers as building materials reduces carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, the placement of natural “green islands” along the waterfront and the elevation of the main building serve as defensive measures against the effects of rising sea levels and oceans. Inspiration from the Dutch approach to water architecture is evident in the placement of water units and marinas on floating buoys.

In the context of sustainable development, the “Container Quayside” complex achieves several sustainable development goals, including innovations in construction technology, housing accessibility for various social groups, and sustainable spatial planning.

This project also exemplifies architecture for all. Accessibility for people with disabilities is ensured through the presence of elevators, ramps, and signage for the visually impaired, creating a user-friendly environment for all.

1. Simple cuboid volume.

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Horizontal division of the volume in relation to the floor height. Vertical discontinuation of the belt every 6m.

Protrusion every second container, thus creating a chessboard.

Ground floor setback, glazing it as much as possible to ensure good lighting for services, expanding a structural grid that connects the containers composition with I-beams.

Flat roof

Second floor duplex apartaments

First floor duplex apartaments

Ground floor containing services

Underground car parking

Partyzantów 24

Multi-family building

Collaboration: Individual

Software used: ArchiCad, AutoCad, Twinmotion, Photoshop, Lightroom

A multifamily building located in Gdansk at 24 Partyzantów Street. Its form results from the interpenetration of two volumes, with the main portion accommodating services on the ground floor, namely a restaurant, a café with a bakery, and a yoga studio.

The building incorporates a tunnel-like passage from the main street side, inviting entry into the inner plot, where a tranquil patio with a wooden terrace is situated, along with landscaped low and high greenery in flowing, organic forms.

Spacious balconies encircling the building provide privacy through the use of delicate, openwork panels, creating a kind of curtain wall that casts intriguing shadows in the passageways.

Simple cubic volume.

1. Displacement of side walls relative to the road.

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3. Creation of a tunnel building to provide pedestrian to the courtyard.

2. Removal of the internal solid.

internal part of the

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Incorporating the second building to maximize the potential of the plot and create zoning.

tunnel through the pedestrian access

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Addition of overhanging balconies and V-shaped pillars on the ground floor.

1. external plaster 1cm

2. thermal insulation 15cm

3. concrete blocks 25cm

4. vapor barier

5. thermal insulation 5cm

6. external plaster 1cm

FLAT ROOF DETAIL

1.concrete tile 2,7cm

2. gravel 10cm

3. thermal insulation 5,5cm

4. vapor barier

5. concrete slab 5cm

6. concrete flat roof 20cm

7. internal plaster 1cm

Remarks:

1. Metal capping mateial: Aluminium producer: DALES lenght: 1-3m width: 500mm maximum

The capping is pin to the wall by screws in invisible way

2. Roof terrace tiles material: concrete length: 25cm width: 25cm

height: 2,7cm

Under the tiles there is a 10cm gravel layer placed.

3. Matte wall paint for external plaster color: Granite 6 producer: Luxens

Gdańsk University of Technology Faculty of Architecture

STUDENT

TEACHER

SCALE

DATE Konrad Piech dr Najmeh Hassas 1:20

16.05.2023r

Scrap Wave

Sustainable waterfront pavilion

Collaboration: Adrian Kiedrowski

Software used: Rihno, AutoCad, Twinmotion, Photoshop, Lightroom

“Scrap Wave” stands as an exemplary waterfront pavilion nestled within an industrial precinct, strategically positioned to rejuvenate erstwhile industrial remnants. This visionary project, conceived as a beacon of transformation, exemplifies the renaissance of post-industrial landscapes. Embracing the ethos of Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, it serves as an educational bastion, disseminating knowledge on critical ecological imperatives, global warming mitigation strategies, climate action imperatives, and sustainable development paradigms.

The pavilion’s architectural manifestation is a testament to resourcefulness and innovation, embodying a fusion of form and function. Crafted from reclaimed and repurposed materials, each element of the structure narrates a story of sustainability and resilience. Advanced technological interventions harmonize with eco-conscious design principles, facilitating optimal energy utilization and minimizing environmental impact.

Strategically situated amidst abandoned industrial terrain, the pavilion serves as a catalyst for revitalization, breathing new life into neglected landscapes. Beyond its intrinsic architectural allure, the pavilion catalyzes community engagement, fostering a collective commitment towards environmental stewardship and sustainable development.

Chiaroscuro

The home of shadows - Buildner competition

Collaboration: Mateusz Płudowski, Jan Momot

Software used: ArchiCad, Grasshopper, Lumion, Photoshop, Lightroom

The proposed house is situated on a cliff located in the Irish Island of Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. The site is well-known for its signature dry stone walls, which were built by the islanders over centuries, used for enriching the rocky surroundings with greenery.

The house features interplay between light and shadow through the creation of a series of unorthodox openings in the building’s structure. The ceiling features coffered ceilings with the water inside forming unique shapes throughout the day. An opening at the edge of the wall lets light slowly creep onto the walls in the dimness of the bedroom. The courtyard underneath the glassy cover of the roof is the core of the design adhering to every room, and expressing its role as a beacon of light and tranquillity.

The roof of the house expresses its vernacularity, indicative of the dry stone walls of the island. Furthermore, it incorporates a dynamic shape inspired by the nearby crashing waves. The panoramic window encloses the project with a view of the water adding to the dramatic and monumental scenery.

Paradyż Designers Competition

Competition vizualizations

Collaboration: Individual

Software used: Rihno, SketchUp, Twinmotion, Photoshop, Lightroom

The competition task involved creating a 3D model of a room, designing its interior, in my case, a spacious bathroom, and then creating its visualization. To create the visualization, it was necessary to use selected tiles from the series of large-format sintered slabs TRI-D, from the catalogue of the ceramic brand - Paradyż.

For the project, I used large-format sintered slabs model - Authority Grey, due to their minimalist and timeless appearance. They were placed on the walls and floor and used for tiling the sink area under the bathroom mirror. The elegance of the tiles was emphasized by natural elements in the room. The wall covered in green moss harmonizes perfectly in terms of color, while the back wall, which serves as a backdrop to the freestanding bathtub, was created from natural dark stone, giving the bathroom a unique, high-end look without overwhelming anyone.

The interior was designed with timeless elegance in mind, utilizing the natural textures and colors. Minimalism and simplicity, yet extravagance and complexity, create this bathroom in every detail.