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FRANCESC CAPDEVILA FIGUERAS

NAME: FRANCESC CAPDEVILA FIGUERAS / ARCHITECT

NATIONALITY: Spanish

DATE OF BIRTH: 28 July 1987

ADRESS: Rutlla 44 C / 08221 / Terrassa (BCN) / Spain

MOBILE: +34 620 688 321

E-MAIL: [email protected]

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INDEX

SPACE FOR HEALTHCARE, HOUSING AND WORK

HOUSING INVENTIONS

FROM SANT ADRIÀ TO THE SEA

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND CRAFTS IN SANT ANDREU

LOW3_SOLAR DECATHLON EUROPE 2010

PROJECTS IN CULTURAL LANDSCAPES

PAINTWORK AND GRAPHIC DESIGN

CURRICULUM VITAE

TECTONICS IN BUILDING CULTURE: CONCRETUM

ACADEMIC

NAME: SPACE FOR HEALTHCARE, HOUSING AND WORK (in collaboration with Miguel González Castro)

PLACE: Göteborg, Sweden

DATE: January 2009

PROGRAM: Residential complex for elderly people

ground floor plan

STUDIO PROJECT / CHALMERS UNIVERSITY (SE)

The project is placed in Uggledal, 12km far from Göteborg. Its form comes from a transition between a logistics park (west) and a typical Swedish residential neighborhood (east). The complex is developed creating a snake that changes its section during its length. Starts with a rectangular and tall building and ends with a little gable roof one. In the middle appears a space for amusement. All the apartments have an auxiliary room which serves, in case of need, as a healthcare unit where the nurse keeps all the medical equipment and passes through directly to the main bedroom.

Typology 1

Typology 2

Typology 3

Typology 4

Typology 5

Typology 6

Typology 7

first floor plan third floor plansecond floor plan

2 rooms + aux. room66.5m2


2 rooms + aux. room76m2


1 room + aux. room56m2

1 room + aux. room51m2

1 room + aux. room70.5m2

STRUCTURE SCHEME

ACADEMIC

NAME: HOUSING INVENTIONS (in collaboration with Marta Banach Gorina & Miguel González Castro)

PLACE: Göteborg, Sweden

DATE: May 2009

PROGRAM: New types of housing: “ikea house”

site plan

STUDIO PROJECT / CHALMERS UNIVERSITY (SE)

Nowadays there is a tendency that diverges towards a society of self-sufficient independent induviduals. The aim of the project is to provide the independence in your own vital space but at the same time rein-forcing the connections between people trusting in a community system. Along with this though comes the idea of sharing as much as possible so the inhabitants will save money and space. In order to reduce costs we place the project in a residual plot and we use a prefab system. Everything is prefabricated, from the modules to the facade panels, and is supported by a steel structure which contains vertical connections.

TYPOLOGIES IN TIME

STRUCTURE SCHEME

ACADEMIC

NAME: FROM SANT ADRIÀ TO THE SEA (in collaboration with Anna Fontich, Carla Julià & Sergi Mateos)

PLACE: Sant Adrià del Besós (Barcelona), Spain

DATE: January 2010

PROGRAM: Urbanism_Mixed uses_New Seafront

TYPICAL SQUARE BLOCK

typical floor plan

ground floor plan

STUDIO PROJECT / ESCOLA TÈCNICA SUPERIOR DEL VALLÈS (UPC)

The project aims to develop a very degraded zone from Sant Adriá del Besós and Badalona, located near the Besós power station. The urban project focuses on three streets: Sant Adrià’s Avenue, street running from the center of Sant Adriá del Besós to the sea, Eduard Maristany Avenue, which connects Barcelona with Badalona, and create a new seafront promenade, nonexistent in present. As a strategy we opted for the mixed use, which keeps companies (mostly logistics) on the ground floor and create new residential neigh-borhoods above. These new residents favor the creation of new stores, facilities and offices in the area.

EDUARD MARISTANY AVENUE

current section

projected section

projected section + speeds

future section site plan

principal axis

public transport

principal infraestuctures

secondary infraestuctures

build area

plublic area

Eduard Maristany ave

Sant Adrià ave

ACADEMIC

Name: SCHOOL OF ARTS & CRAFTS IN SANT ANDREU

Place: Barcelona, Spain

Date: January 2013

Program: Public facility, School of Arts & Crafts

urban planning

major axis

build area

covered area

public area

int-ext interaction

urban analysis

The project appears from an analysis of the academic program. The workshops are the core pieces of each unit. There are six workshops grouped in pairs creating three units. All the other pieces of the program grow around them creating physical and visual connections in between. The total number of units form a group system flexible enough to be able to integrate various facilities ( library, canteen, gym...). Once given the location of the project, the system is implemented and modified in order to adapt to the peculiarities of the plot and, at the same time, to solve needs ans issues affecting.

FINAL PROJECT / ESCOLA TÈCNICA SUPERIOR DEL VALLÈS (UPC)

ground floor plan first floor plan

ACADEMIC

EXTERIOR PAVEMENTSPE3. Artifitial draining base ToT-U, e: 20cm compacted to 98% of P.M.PE10. Polyurethane pavement joinPE17. Reinforced concrete pavement, e: 20cmPE18. Prefabricated concrete baseboard 40x20x6cm

STRUCTUREE10. Steel beam. profile IPE 270E12: Steel crossbeam. profile IPN 100

workshop units axo

FINAL PROJECT / ESCOLA TÈCNICA SUPERIOR DEL VALLÈS (UPC)

e 1:10DETAIL 03

e 1:10

e 1:10

DETAIL 02

DETAIL 01

D03

D02

D01

TE7. Plasterboard. White painting finishTE23. Horizontal swing aluminium frames, with thermal break, Saphir FXI from TechnalTE25. Corrugated steel sheet from Hacierba 8/100 AcelormittalTE26. Rockwool isolation, e: 100mmTE27. Steel tray from Trapeza Acelormittal: 600mm

EXTERIOR WALLSTE1. Expanded steel mesh IMT-50 of Colmallas, mechanically fixed.TE2. Tubular steel crossbar 60x40x2mmTE3. Plastic layerTE5. Rockwool isolation. Soundproofing e: 40mmTE6. Plasterboard e: 15mm

bow-wow section

Energy kWhImpact CO2Cost €

LOW3

74 m2

+

42 m2

Microclimate

92,4 m3

+304,6 m3

= low energy x low impact x low costEl proyecto LOW3 plantea la ge-neración de un espacio micro-climático primario, adaptable y transformable a partir de sistemasestructurales industrializados y me-canismos de control climático sim-ples provenientes del mundo de los invernaderos agrícolas.

El proyecto LOW3 explora la habi-tabilidad de los espacios interme-dios controlados, aprovechándo-se del gran potencial de sistemas ligeros e industrializados de bajo coste existentes para crear clima.

Energy kWhImpact CO2Cost €

LOW3

74 m2

+

42 m2

Microclimate

92,4 m3

+304,6 m3

= low energy x low impact x low costEl proyecto LOW3 plantea la ge-neración de un espacio micro-climático primario, adaptable y transformable a partir de sistemasestructurales industrializados y me-canismos de control climático sim-ples provenientes del mundo de los invernaderos agrícolas.

El proyecto LOW3 explora la habi-tabilidad de los espacios interme-dios controlados, aprovechándo-se del gran potencial de sistemas ligeros e industrializados de bajo coste existentes para crear clima.

ACADEMIC

NAME: LOW3_SOLAR DECATHLON EUROPE 2010

PLACE: Madrid, Spain

DATE: June 2010

PROGRAM: Prototype of a sustainable house (75m2)

ground floor plan

COMPETITION / ESCOLA TÈCNICA SUPERIOR DEL VALLÈS (UPC)

“It was one of the most economical and, therefore, realizable projects. It went beyond the brief, in that it provides potential for further accommodation without major changes to the design or cost, in that the roof high can be adjusted to accommodate the upper level for other uses. The premise of the project is clear economy of thinking which includes the use of the shelf greenhouse,(...) It accommodates an insu-lated structure and allows for interstitial spaces that are both useful and poetic. The spaces provide a transition from the interior to the exterior,(...)”_Glenn Murcutt, Louisa Hutton and Patxi Mangado

ACADEMIC

NAME: WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS / PROJECTS IN CULTURAL LANDSCAPES

PLACE: Les Garrigues Altes (Lleida), Spain

DATE: January 2010

PROGRAM: Workshop about the revival of landscapes based on “culture” and “nature”

stagnant water

piped water

constructions

rainfed cultivation

estepa

1. drain2. pond

3. dungeon4. well

5. drinking trough6. font

7. wheel8. cistern

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

RAINFED FARMING SYSTEM

WORKSHOP / ESCOLA TÈCNICA SUPERIOR DEL VALLÈS (UPC)

The workshop took place in Llardecans and Torrebesses, two villages of Garrigues Altes (Lleida). It was about the influence of water on the landscape, and how the lack of it also modifies the field. We saw how a construction of a canal for irrigating farming changed completely the traditional landscape. The human-ized territory, molded to please the basic needs, forms also a specific way of acting and working on it. People adapt to the land that has been molded to answer the particular water cycle. So we can say that water affects the landscape as well as the people. Both adapt to water.

stagnant water

piped water

WATER NEEDS OF THE LANDSCAPE AND PRODUCT PROFITABILITY

support farming

intensive farming

estepa

REPRESENTATIVE DEMOGRAPHY OF GARRIGUES ALTES (SEGRIÀ)

FUTURE: need for a territorial balance that provides improved productivity of land to attach the population to it x50 inhabitants

LLARDECANS

TORREBESSES

areas of high ecological value and connectivity

riparian habitat

land of natural value and connectivity

IRRIGATED FARMING SYSTEM

1. Segarra-Garrigues canal 2. reservoir 3. irrigation

ACADEMIC

NAME: TECTONICS IN BUILDING CULTURE / CONCRETUM

PLACE: Copenhagen and Bornholm, Denmark

DATE: August 2010

PROGRAM: Construction of different architectural elements in concrete aplpying textile formwork techniques

PAUSE WOOD SHELTER

WORKSHOP / ESCOLA TÈCNICA SUPERIOR DEL VALLÈS (UPC)

The workshop took place in locations related to the Danish Design School in Nexø, Bornholm. The program aimed to study concretes unseen potentials, primarily by use of textile as a most flexible form material. Form investigations were made in gypsum and details were tried in full scale concrete, before four 1:1 projects were realized on site: a bridge, a wall, sitting sculptures, and store places for firewood. Social activities, visits to culture and architecture on Bornholm and excursions to works of Utzon, BIG and Lundgaard & Tranberg Architects, were also part of the program.

THE WALL PASSAGE

PERSONAL

coco chanel QR. 80 x 80 cmpainted carboard on canvas

barcode. 100 x 100 cmpainted carboard

BCN eixample. 100 x 100 cmtile printed on canvas

levi’s. 110 x 80 cm jeans printed on canvas

911. 80 x 80 cmacrylic paint on canvas

skyline. 80 x 80 cmacrylic paint on canvas

guggenheim. 80 x 80 cmacrylic paint on canvas

ARTS AND CRAFTS / PAINTWORK AND DESIGN

footmysole.tumblr.com autocad + illustrator

lamp, modular origami. 30 piecespaper

diamond lampposter board paper

SDE2012 model of the first prototypewhite cardboard and plastic

final project modelcardboard

PERSONAL

Date

Name and type of organisaton providing

education and training

Principal subjects and occupational

skills covered

Type of qualification awarded

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

September 2005 - January 2013

Escola Tècnica Superior d’Arquitectura del Vallès.

Polythecnic University of Catalonia (UPC)

Architect. Master’s degree.

architecture design, urbanism and landscape

Design and structures calculation, facilities and construction.

History of Art and Architecture.

Architect

Date




skills covered


Date




skills covered


Date

Name and address of employer

Type of business or sector

Occupation or position held

Main activities and responsabilities

August 2010

Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture, Copenhagen (ORG).

University of Liechtenstein, Institute of Architecture and Planning, Vaduz (COOR).

Construction of different architectural elements in concrete for the comunity of Nexø

(Bornholm), aplpying textile formwork techniques on a small scale.

Intensive Program: “Tectonics in Building Culture - CONCRETUM”.

February 2008

Escola Tècnica Superior d’Arquitectura del Vallès.

Polythecnic University of Catalonia (UPC)

Study and introduction of new technologies related to sustainable development and

bioclimatic architecture

Intensive Program: CISOL - SOLAR Workshop

March 2012 -

Toté Vignau. People for events.

Hostess services, models, PR.

Steward.

Different activities depending on clients demand (steward, valet, shop assistant)

Date




skills covered


September 2008 - June 2009

Chalmers University of Technology, School of Architecture.

Göteborg, Sweden.

Space for Healthcare, Housing and Work Elderly

Sustainable Development.

Nordic Architecture.

Architectural Conservation and Transformation.

Erasmus Program

WORK EXPERIENCE

CURRICULUM VITAE / EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

PERSONAL SKILLS ANDCOMPETENCES

Date





Date





Date





Mother languages

Other languages

Self Assessment

European Level (*)

English

French

October 2009 - September 2011

S99 Arquitectes.

Architecture Studio

Student Internship

Basic and Executive projects and administrative tasks

January 2004 - July 2008

C.D. Terrassa Hockey

Field Hockey Club.

Coach of the field hockey school

Initiation for 6-8 year old children into field hockey

Spanish - Catalan

February 2010 - June 2010

LOW3. Escola Tècnica Superior d’Arquitectura del Vallès.

Solar Decathlon Europe, Madrid. US Department of Energy

Team member. Decathlete

Architectural Competition. Design and construction of a sustainable house

Architecture Award / First Prize

C1 proficient user

proficient user

proficient user

proficient user

proficient userC1 C1 C1 C1

B1 B1 B1 B1 B1independent user

independent user

independent user

independent user

independent user

UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING

LISTENING READING SPOKEN INTERACTION SPOKEN PRODUCTION

(*) Common European Framework of Reference (CEF) level

SOCIAL SKILLS ANDCOMPETENCES

COMPUTER SKILLS ANDCOMPETENCES

ARTISTIC SKILLS ANDCOMPETENCES

SPORTS AND HOBBIES

Ability to adapt to new places and multicultural environments, gained in my stay abroad. Great

communication skills and teamwork gained through different workshops I have attended.

Design: Autocad · Microstation · Photoshop · Illustrator · InDesign · Sketchup · V-ray

Office: MS Word · MS Excel · MS Powerpoint · Adobe Acrobat

Fast learning of new programs

Painting and graphic design skills. Scale models. Interests in modern art, fashion and

industrial design

Jogging, alpine skiing, paddle, field hockey.

Arts & crafts, origami, DIY, travelling, board games

[email protected]

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