2026_Litau_Nika_PF

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Nika Litau

3rd Year Architecture Student

This portfolio is a showcase of my academic and proffesional work throughout my university journey. Through this portfolio, I aim to express myself through my designs.

As a designer, I have always strived to convey the feelings and personal perceptions that building and the constructed surroundings have an impression on me via my ideas and job. For me, architecture represents a comprehension of what is considered to be the property of all of humanity. In this regard, the most valued building is that which properly represents the vision that the designer has.

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The leaf-shaped design evokes nature’s shelter and comfort.

Geometric abstraction offers a fun, protective place where children may feel comfortable, interested, and connected.

The design uses adaptable, naturally inspired solutions to address structural and spatial issues. While a four-level roof hierarchy specifies function and incorporates a greenhouse dome, triangular windows enable for exact positioning around walls.

In classrooms with a view of the forest, sliding glass and timber walls provide flexible, engaging learning environments.

This project, which took place in Salisbury, aims to provide a practical and integrated solution for a pathway in an area that is prone to flooding, making it easier for local inhabitants to get about every day. The bridge design fits well with the terrain and has a railing pattern based on the famous Salisbury Cathedral. This makes a strong visual link to the city’s cultural character.

Physical Model 1:200

Site Physical Model 1:750

Visulisations

This project looks at the notion of a live-work house for a family of three who make artisan products. It takes place on an abandoned island off the northeast coast of the UK.

The design is based on Romanesque English townhouses and gives the house a warm, homely feel while using eco-friendly materials like rescued island bricks.

The house has a designated workstation that lets you work and live with your family at the same time.

Designed for the Holburne Museum grounds in Bath, this pavilion serves as a flexible performance space for the annual Garden Theatre Festival and other cultural events. Inspired by the natural setting of Sydney Gardens, the form inte grates seamlessly with the landscape, creating a calm and inviting environment for both artists and visitors.

The curved copper-clad structure adapts between open-air and enclosed configurations, offering a versatile and inspiring venue that celebrates art and nature.

Based in Bodrum, Turkey, this project involved designing an entire residential development from concept to detailed layout. Working closely with the client, I created both the masterplan and individual villa designs intended for future sale.

The two villa types — Type A (single floor) and Type B (two floors)were inspired by traditional Turkish architecture, using local materials and forms that reflect Bodrum’s coastal identity.

The project aimed to create an authentic, cohesive, and livable environment that balances regional character with contemporary design.

This project was my first experience in professional architectural practice, working on the design of a Puppet Theatre in Kamchatka, Russia.

The project aimed to enhance the city’s cultural infrastructure through a contemporary performance space for children and families.

Under the mentorship of the lead architect, I assisted in developing detailed architectural drawings, interior layouts, and visual elevations.

This experience introduced me to professional design workflows, technical standards, and collaboration within a real architectural environment