Dipl. Ing. Iva Zlatkovic Portfolio

Iva ZlatkovicDipl.Ing.

portfolioarchitecture | design

Dipl.Ing Iva Zlatkovic

+43 (0) 680 500 [email protected]/ivazlatkovicDate of birth: 25.08.1985 | Vienna - AustriaNationality: Austrian

ABOUT ME

I see myself as an open-minded, creative and flexible person who is passionate about my profession as well as about life.

Travelling the world, observing and experiencing it are great inspirations to me, which I like to share by integrating them into my projects. I believe that working in a team offers a great opportunity to integrate each individuals skills and experiences for creating amazing projects with a unique recognizable touch. Being a good team-player as well as working well independently, I care about planning creative and flexible spaces, which provide the user the opportunity to modify these according to his changing lifestyle. As every culture and every human being is different and has different needs, I believe it is essential to incorporate various user concepts in the early stages of planning.

To me, lateral thinking, sustainable and innovative design are the keys to modern planning and design.

PROFESSIONAL WORKING EXPERIENCE

2012 - 2015 Independent work in product design and architecture - Ecuador/Peru

projects constructed: housing, hotel buildings, consulting, construction site supervision experimental product design research and voluteer work: Researched natural materials, bioconstruction and local building techniques. Volunteer project in Peru (Lake Titicaca): remodeling of an existing adobe house

and collaboration in constructing an Eco-Lodge

2009 - 2012 Atelier Boris Podrecca - Vienna

housing, hotel buildings, office buildings, public buildings, landscape design

2007 P. Good – Architekten ZT – GmbH - Vienna - Austria

collaboration in a national competition in Austria

2007 - 2008 Atelier 13 in cooperation with Atelier Albert Wimmer - Vienna housing, interior design, assistant supervisor at the construction site

ACADEMIC EDUCATION

2004 - 2011 General and Master studies in Architecture Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien)

in Master studies focus on: Product Design Experimental Architecture and Design Lightweight Structure Architectural design projects

Academic degree DI (graduate engineer) equivalent to M.Sc. (Master of Science)

2005 - 2009 Photography studies Künstlerische VHS (artistic educational centre) Lazarettgasse Vienna

Certificate in Photography

2004 High school graduation (Vienna) focus on music, art and languages

SKILLS

LANGUAGES German, Serbo- Croatian Native / Bilingual Proficiency English, Spanish Professional Proficiency French Elementary Proficiency

PROGRAMS AutoCad, ArchiCad, Sketch Up, Rhinoceros 3d Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign CNC (computer numeric control), Microsoft Office, Model making

LICENCES Driving licence B (2005)

CERTIFICATE Professional Scuba diving certification PADI Divemaster & DSD Leader (2012)

ACADEMIC PARTICIPATION

2010 TechTextil - Frankfurt, Germany Participation in the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens

2009 Vienna Design Week - Vienna Participation in Austria´s largest design and art festival

2008 Almdudler Hütten Challenge - Vienna Participation in a student competition for an innovative hut

WORKING EXPERIENCE - PHOTOGRAPHY

2007 Frauen Bauen - Vienna Event photography at a conference for female designers and engineers

2007 Photography exhibition “Vorgärten“ (front gardens) at Gebietsbetreuung Stadterneuerung 20 - Vienna

2006 Vivata - Vienna Event photography

WORKING EXPERIENCE - TOURISM, PROMOTION, TRANSLATION

2012 - 2015 diverse work experience in tourism, sales and as a Divemaster Otro Mundo PADI Dive centre - Ecuador Machalilla Tours - Ecuador

2007 - 2011 diverse work experience in written and oral translation Integrationshaus Wien - Vienna Geibietsbetreuung Stadterneuerung 20 - Vienna

2003 - 2007 diverse work experience in promotion, sales and tourism Competition Partner Group - Vienna Checkpoint Sales - Vienna Vienna Sightseeing tours - Vienna Club Catering - Vienna

EXPERIMENTAL PRODUCT DESIGN

FACTSIn modern life we face different challenges, like climate change, small living spaces as well as rapidly changing life situations. Therefore we have to be able to adapt easily and quickly and contribute to a better future through conscious and responsible behaviour.

IDEAWith these facts in mind, I have developed products using recycled materials as well as experimentally integrated modern materials which are normally used differently. With the concept of sustainability and multifunctionality, these products address the problem of small living spaces. Each product can be utilized in multiple ways while keeping costs and space requirements low.

By mixing natural and modern materials an interesting combination is created.

0 °

180 °

90 °270 °

couchtablewith storage space

bar stool

seating bench

deskInside space can be turned into a lamp.

I. Turn me as you like meThis piece of furniture is designed for small living spaces providing a variety of utilization possibilities.

Made out of pine wood using recycled palettes, it embraces the idea of reusing objects which have reached their end of life by extracting the useful parts to create a new product. To make the recycling of the material visible, the wood is gently polished to remove the dirt and is stain treated to protect it, leaving it in its natural used look. Inspired by the principal characteristic feature of palettes, narrow gaps are left between the single boards to remind the user of the materials origin.

Depending on which side the furniture is turned, it reveals another function, transforming from a bar stool, to a seating bench, couch table, desk, storage space or even into a lamp, making it an interesting all in one object.

Turned in one vertical form it can be used as a bar stool for kitchen bars or higher tables with a height of 90 cm. Turning it upside down, this side has no gaps like the other ones, but is closed and creates a soft and straight surface with a height of 72 cm making it ideal as a small desk or eating table. Used in its horizontal form it offers the function of a couch table or turned 180 degrees, a comfortable seating bench, providing the possibility to additionally fill the free area with pillows.The inside space of the object is meant as a storage area, providing the possibility to additionally divide the space with more boards, integrate a drawer/box or to close it with outer doors, giving it an individual touch.When a light is placed inside the storage area the overall object becomes a wonderful lamp, shining through the gaps and illuminating the room with a soft light.

function: multifunctional furniture, sit/store/glow and place | material: recycled pine wood from palettes, polished and stain treated | size: 45 x 45 x 72 cm | max load: aprox. 200 kg | desk: 45 x 45 x 72 cm | couch table: 45 x 72 x 45 cm | bar stool: 45 x 45 x 63 cm | seating bench: 45 x 72 x 40 cm | storage space: 60 x 45 x 35 cm

O-ringbeginning of the strap

snap - hook, easily securedend of the strap

Cross-woven technique provides comfortable sitting. The strap is easily removed and applied for another function.

II. FootlooseUncommitedly independent

This furniture shows a union of modern and natural recycled material combined with a multifunctional use.

The lightweight frame, made out of pine wood from recycled palettes, constitutes the base of the object. One side, closed with recycled wooden boards, acts as a surface, used as a table or seat. The recycled wood is gently polished, stain treated and left in its natural used look.

Another side of the frame is covered with a turquoise strap, providing a comfortable sitting place and simultaneously offering a wide range of utilization possibilities. Applied with a cross - woven technique the strap stabilizes the chair frame, additionally giving it an interesting look. This weaving technique provides the user a comfortable sitting experience.

Thanks to the snap-hook system which provides a quick release mechanism, the strap can be easily removed when needed. Since the application of the loose strap is not specified, it provides the user the possibility to apply it to ones personal needs.

The other sides of the frame which are not provided with a function can be individualized to ones needs.

Based on the strong material properties of the strap, it is normally used for extreme sports equipment or as carrying straps for heavy loads. In this project it demonstrates another application possibility.

function: multifunctional furniture seat/table/removeable strap | material: recycled pine wood from palettes, polished and stain treated | size: 40 x 45 x 40 cm | strap: material PP, removable | closing - system: O - ring and snap-hook closing system allowing max. load of 300 kg | material: stainless steel | max. load: aprox. 120 kg

ARCHITECTURAL PROjECTSindependent housing projects, designed and constructed in Ecuador - South America

Situated in a small town called Las Nuñez on the coast of Ecuador, the following projects enjoy a breathtaking view to the ocean as well as to the surrounding hills. Located on the same hill, they integrate into their environment and play with sunlight and natural materials. Each project follows different design concepts.

III. CubeLas Nuñez - Ecuador

Playing with the position and height of spaces creates interesting public, private and open spaces.

The center of the house focuses on the connection and the integration of the surrounding environment, creating a special, airy atmosphere at the same time.

Images showing the design stages of the project, playing with materials and spaces.

PRIVATE

PUBLIC

connecting staircase

PRIVATE

PUBLIC


Concept idea position and connection of spaces

front elevation view

floor plan view


1 floor

2 floors

ground floorelevation of one space

upper floorshifting of one space

open spaceentrance area

open spaceentrance area

an outside skin is created,inner spaces shift individually

shifting of one space creates a slight difference in height

The dramatic back- and overhead stripes with glass slits in between create an interesting illumination by day and by night.

Due to these elegant stripes privacy is created, focusing on the view to the surrounding hills and the ocean.

A free flowing staircase adapts to the space and creates a smooth connection between the upper and lower floor.

ground floor

first floor

The ground floor provides both public and community areas where everyone can come together and connect. The elevation and shifting of spaces opens up new areas such as the entrance area and the terrace.

The private spaces such as bathrooms, bedrooms and balconies are located on the first floor and can be reached quietly without passing through the community areas.

The slight difference in the hight and position of the rooms create lightness and at the same time privacy, focusing on the surrounding ocean view.

The center of the house is the staircase, connecting the ground floor and the first floor. By integrating the sunlight into its area a special ambience is created, changing throughout the day and season.

Modern building materials are combined with local ones creating a nice fusion.

IV. FlowLas Nuñez - Ecuador

The design is minimal and linear, but the movement is just the opposite. Through a variety of paths, a free flowing movement through all the spaces is given, opening up the opportunity to connect or to stay private.


PRIVATEMASTER BEDROOM

PRIVATEDAUGHTER & GUESTS

OPEN SPACEENTRANCE AREA

Concept idea partition and connection of spaces

floor plan view

ground floor

first floor

PUBLIC

OPEN SPACETERRACE

front elevation view


Concept idea partition and connection of spaces

PUBLIC

PRIVATEMASTER BEDROOM

MASTER TERRACE TERRACE

OPEN SPACETERRACE

OPEN SPACETERRACE

free flowing movementDifferent possibilities of moving through the spaces are provided. Therefore one has the option to connect or to stay private.


OPEN SPACEENTRANCE AREA



ground floor

first floor

The public and community spaces are concentrated on the ground floor. Besides the usual areas it offers gardens, terraces, a pool and a jacuzzi.

The first floor can be reached through the free flowing staircase, which is the center of the house. Amazing skylights and a breathtaking ocean view make this space a special one.

The first floor consists of a variety of private rooms, but has as well community areas where people can come together. The glassdoors between the balconies can be opened to create other paths.

Part of the two guestrooms build an additional living room whereby the ambience of a small apartment is created.The Master bedroom is completely seperated and is located on the other side of the staircase. Due to this, one can stay totally private. This area can be easily locked up if needed.

A wide range of local materials as well as natural elements are integrated in the building creating a nice union between modern and natural living.

The movement through the house is flexible and fluent. Thanks to the variety of existing paths, one can decide whether to connect or to stay private.

University projects

V. FLOATING WAVE LANDSCAPEdiploma project / master thesis

Focusing on the integration of water areas into our everyday life, this project shows a floating landscape inspired by the movement of waves. Situated on the Vienna Danube channel in front of the famous “Kunsthaus Wien”, it provides a link between the land and the water. With a length of 500 meters it acts as a multifunctional landscape with a variety of possibilites to transform into an event area or simply to act as a new meeting point.Integrating this kind of flexible place shows how unused areas can easily provides new meeting points, increasing the value of a neighbourhood.

light

sculpturaltranslucent, refracting materialimitation of waves due to gentle formation of height

organicnatural material – woodimitation of water movement through folded floor

surfing the wavethe waves create walk-on areas and therefore provide seating areas and sun lounger

slidingthe folded floor creates a “wavy” walk experience

get closersteps situated very close to the water create more intimate areas

playful combination of organic and sculptural materials

As a multifunctional landscape this place provides new meeting points offering the visitors a variety of user friendly areas such as resting places, lockers and bike parking areas. Semiclosed places inside the big waves act as big rain and sun shields or for inside events.

The whole landscape adapts continuously to the momentary user needs or happenings, making it an interesting place all year round.

Objects rising through the floor giving shadow by day and acting as illumination by night.

Panels folding from the floor can be used as exhibition panels or transformed into a table or a temporary kitchen for events.

Areas can be pushed inside the floor creating a seat to rest or to sunbathe.

University projects

VI. PUSH´N PULLstudent competition - hosted by Almdudler

A student competition focusing on the use of minimum needed space and functions, making the maximum out of it. User-optimization, integration and movement play a big role in this project.

sleep

relax

fix part

closedAll flexible parts can be closed, providing privacy.

open Flexible parts open up and connect with the surrounding area, forming a unity with its environment.

open air

eat

shower

store

spacesMain living areas are provided.

A hut containing all important areas packed into a tiny sized house.

The wet area is the center of the house and is the only part which is not moveable. The other areas can be slided independently to the outside, opening up more room but as well connecting to its surrounding environment. In that way the outside area becomes part of the interior, creating a combination of closed and open air space.

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