LEONIT GECAJ PORTFOLIO Janar, 2013
Mar 28, 2016
Contents
Student work
Freelancer & Teamwork
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1 Bachelor Thesis 3,4,5,6,7
2 The Chapel of St. Joseph 8,9
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Al Trade FSH-Shopping Center
Al Trade HQ-BAU Market & Office
Housing
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IntroductionIn this portfolio I will be submitting
some of my work includingprojects that I did while I was a student
of the University of Prishtina -Faculty of Architecture, as a freelancer
and teamwork projects.
During this short description I will explain my involvement on the stated
projects such as my duties, roles, construction materials used, facade
and other important data.
3 Prenqi House 10
Apartments 14
AHP_Volwagen Center Prizren 13
9 Interiors 19,20
1970 MCMLXX
T I I PE RT II SS HR TE IV NI
ËN S U - -
UNIVERSITY OF PRISHTINA
faculty of civil engineering ang architecture
Department of architecture
1 Student’s DormitoriesIntroduction
The chosen subject is Student's Dormitories.
Seeing the expansive tendency of the university
education in the Republic of Kosovo,
and also seeing the lack of current minimal
life conditions of the existing student's houses
I was forced to choose the subject Student's Dormitory.
I wanted to concentrate on the solution to produce to the
students as many as optimal and essential conditions for
student's life (sleep, food) education and
free time (sport and recreation).
Student’s Dormitories
Student’s Dormitories
Bachelor Thesis
The Site
The terrain configuration is relatively flat with
some parts slightly sloppy that follows the valley
where the rivers Krena and Erenik.
The campus is divided into five areas:
1. Academic Area which includes,
Library, Faculties
with accompanying spaces (for reading rooms,
lecture halls, laboratories, auditoriums, special areas,
spaces for drawing, areas for language)
2. Residential areas consisting of the dormitories
and a medical checkpoint.
3. Recreation area which includes the areas of sports,
research center, cultural center, mini mall,
Student Canteen.
4. Administrative Zone (Rector)
5. Parking area
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1970 MCMLXX
T I I PE RT II SS HR TE IV NI
ËN S U - -
UNIVERSITY OF PRISHTINA
faculty of civil engineering ang architecture
Department of architecture
Student’s Dormitories
Student’s Dormitories
Student’s Dormitories
Bachelor Thesis
Grand Floor
CONTENTS:
Common spaces on ground floor
- Main Daily Environment
- Administration
- Student Clubs
- Buffet, mini kitchen
- Reception
- Sanitation
Common spaces in floors
The Reading-Halls
Kitchen for tea-
Maintenance Space
Summer-Buffet | Roof
Area of Residence
- Single bed Rooms 85%
- Double bed Rooms 10%
- Apartments 5%
Economic Group
- Economic Entry
- Laundry Station
- Heating System
- Inventory Warehouse
- Warehouse on old inventory
- Workshop
- Sanitation
Floor I,II,III
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1970 MCMLXX
T I I PE RT II SS HR TE IV NI
ËN S U - -
UNIVERSITY OF PRISHTINA
faculty of civil engineering ang architecture
Department of architecture
Student’s Dormitories
Student’s Dormitories
Bachelor Thesis
Grand Floor
Floor I,II,III
Roof
Floor IV
Section
Section
Student’s Dormitories1
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1970 MCMLXX
T I I PE RT II SS HR TE IV NI
ËN S U - -
UNIVERSITY OF PRISHTINA
faculty of civil engineering ang architecture
Department of architecture
Student’s Dormitories
Student’s Dormitories
Student’s Dormitories
The concept
The dormitories are applying a minimalist architecture
based on the essential forms of rationalism and functionalism.
Also, the module is inspired by Le Corbusier.
The reason why focusing on these styles is that to achieve
the optimal performance of the student so by removing all
the ornaments and unnecessary and dysfunctional
loads (Adolph Loos, Ornament and Crime).
So the aforementioned building is not the Palace of
Versailles or flashy baroque and rococo salon that will
confuse students and at the same time will also rise the
costs of construction and maintenance, but a functional
object where conformism reaches the highest standards
of living and welfare of the student in XXI century.
So the whole concept of the ground floors is shaped following
the functionalism and rationalism. Each element is designed
taking into account that communication distances to be as
shorter and spaces to be as essential and as optimal
concerning dimensions as well as by the volume
(because of the cost of construction and maintenance, heating, etc.).
Bachelor Thesis
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1970 MCMLXX
T I I PE RT II SS HR TE IV NI
ËN S U - -
UNIVERSITY OF PRISHTINA
faculty of civil engineering ang architecture
Department of architecture
Student’s Dormitories
Student’s Dormitories
Student’s Dormitories
The basic concept for the facade where parts of the
facade are open but also closed,
is derived from the human eye.
Eye also represents and symbolizes the human
mind Illuminism where in this case, students should
be enlighted. So my concept for the façade is not
naive imitation of the shape of
the human eye which in this case F.L.Wright says:
"You can not pour concrete in steel and roses".
But the conceptual mechanism of the eye
“open / closed” the philosophical concept has derived
from it to the facade of the dormitory.
Where the individual user opens or closes the window,
same as the human eye when is eager for light,
literally or figuratively when he is thirsty for knowledge.
Also the brise-soleil follows the same
principle of retina of the eye as well is used as a
filter which directs its own amount of
light that has to enter into the student's room.
Bachelor Thesis
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The Chapel of St. Joseph
Chapel of St. JosephThe location of the construction site where
the chapel is going to be built is on the Cemeteries of the Dol village in Gjakova,
on a relatively flat terrain. The access to the chapel is achieved
by following the 6 meter wide road that is specifically destined for the usage of
the graveyard and the chapel. The positioning of the building
fulfills the requirements for the best view which in this case is on the south-west.
This creates better landscape for the viewers and also better enlightenment for the hall
of the prayer. The entire sight is destined to be planted with plenty of vegetation. On the site is foreseen the design of
pavements, pedestrian paths, several benches for siting and the
space for outdoor ceremonies.
Freelancer works
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The Chapel of St. Joseph
Chapel of St. JosephSince the very beginning of design,
at the very first sketches the basic idea was to create volumes of contemporary architecture.
While looking the latest trend in the country that is still keen on the outdated forms of sacred neoclassical architecture, such as
neo-romanticism, neo-baroque or neo-Gothic, the investor and architects decided to accept
a modern approach towards architecture while distancing them-self from the eclectic architectural tendencies. The whole concept of design was to create a modern functional building that would fit perfectly in the green and prairie surroundings. The building would require some conditions to fulfill such as the
functionality, harmony, aesthetics and stability. All these elements combined create a structure
that intersects sculptural, rational and contemporary values. The need of expanding
the modern waves of style in the country were one of the main reasons for the choosing
the particular style. The main goal of the designers was to create a powerful
architectural sculpture whose exterior redefines its surroundings, while the interior
helps experience deeper feelings and emotions.The form is derived from a simple geometrical
rectangular shape that enables maximal usage and functionality. The building consists
of two main parts. The first one is the praying hall with altar. Inside praying hall includes
also the coffin chamber for temporary storing the coffin. The second part is the vertical
bell-tower that emphasizes the spiritual concept towards the heavens.
The cross formed from the subtraction of the volumes of one of the faces of the bell tower enables to distinguish the Christian graveyard.
Freelancer works
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Freelancer works
3 Prenqi HousePrenqi House is a villa under construction
near the town of Gjakova. The villa of Prenqi familly is shaped
by minimalist architecture, stone and wood are materials which
are found in the vicinity of the building and it has a good and modern living
function.Large openings in the facade allow better communication with lines in
the surrounding area, and plenty of resplendence.
Prenqi House
Grand Floor 10
4 Al Trade FSh
This project is a draft proposal for the commercial center, which was
chosen to be built in 2015.
The building has a modern architecture, facades are coated by vertical
brisoles which are always moving from the way that lightning comes from.
The form of the building is designed in a way in which it is more representative
along the main road.
Project leader: Arber Shala
Team: Leonit Gecaj
Freskim SylejmaniShkodran Shala
Fuat Prebeza
Al Trade Shopping Center- Grand Complex in Prishtina
Teamwork
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Teamwork
5 Al Trade HQ
Altrade HQ was built from 2005-2011. The building is a business center,
with 4000 m2 where are seen and exposed construction materials.
Also in this building are the head offices of AL trade company.
My contribution to this project is the
interior design and the participation in designing the new facade which has
been very important in creation of the company's image.
Project leader: Arber Shala
Team: Leonit Gecaj
Freskim SylejmaniShkodran Shala
Fuat Prebeza
Al Trade HQ-BAU Market & Office
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6 AHP_VW
The Volkswagen's Center in Prizren was designed under auspices of Volkswagen’s Center architects in Germany based on general
criteria and norms of Volkswagen.
Project leader: Arber Shala
Team: Leonit Gecaj
Freskim SylejmaniShkodran Shala
Fuat Prebeza
Volswagen center Prizren_AHP
Teamwork
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7 DrenasApart.
Veranda D4Veranda D4 is a project proposal
for Kalabria neighbourhood building from AL Trade in string constructions
of Bau Apartments
Project leader: Arber Shala
Team: Leonit Gecaj
Shkodran Shala
Teamwork
DrenasApartments is a project proposal for AL Trade Center complex in Drenas.Grand floor and Fist floor are conceived
for commercial using, and next three floorsare conceived for apartments.
Project leader: Arber Shala
Team: Leonit Gecaj
Shkodran ShalaFuat Prebeza
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Teamwork
8 XHG HOUSEThe house of Gashi family is a small
house which fulfills all the requirements and needs of living. It has a modern architecture with
contemporary and ecological materials. It is built in Prishtina, in the Qendresa
neighborhood.
Project leader: Arber Shala
Team: Leonit Gecaj
Shkodran ShalaFuat Prebeza
VDK HOUSEThe VDK House is a house of an artist which
is a painter. The design, forms and the function are in accordance
with painter's requests that will live inside it. The living area is in the ground floor and
the Atele and exhibitions will be held under the roof.
Project leader: Arber Shala
Team: Leonit Gecaj
Shkodran ShalaFuat Prebeza
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NITIS HOUSENiti's house is a small house built on the
outskirts of the Gjakova.The house lies in 8x8m dimensions and includes all the
requirements and fulfils all the need of a four member family.
Project leader:Leonit Gecaj
A Lika HouseThe house of Lika family is a small
house which fulfills all the requirements and needs of living. It has a modern architecture with
contemporary and ecological materials. It is built in Prishtina, in the Qendresa
neighborhood.
Project leader: Arber Shala
Team: Leonit Gecaj
Shkodran Shala
Teamwork
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Humolli HouseThe house of Gashi family is a small
house which fulfills all the requirements and needs of living. It has a modern architecture with
contemporary and ecological materials. It is built in Prishtina, in the Qendresa
neighborhood.
Project leader: Arber Shala
Team: Leonit Gecaj
Freskim SylejmaniShkodran Shala
Fuat Prebeza
EA HouseThe house of Arifi family is a small
house which fulfills all the requirements and needs of living. It has a modern architecture with
contemporary and ecological materials. It is built in Prishtina, in the Qendresa
neighborhood.
Project leader: Arber Shala
Team: Leonit Gecaj
Shkodran ShalaFuat Prebeza
Teamwork
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IO_Villa IFirst proposal of the Villas used
for vacation in Brezovice are designed in traditional architecture of the place and will be build with local materials.
Project leader: Arber Shala
Team: Leonit Gecaj
Shkodran Shala
IO_Villa II
Teamwork
First proposal of the Villas used for vacation in Brezovice are designed
in modern architecture to create a new and special identity for the place.
Project leader: Arber Shala
Team: Leonit Gecaj
Shkodran Shala
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9 SD_ApartmentThe Apartment has a modern organization
with warm and natural materials.
Project leader:
Leonit Gecaj
Teking officeTEKing has modern office which offer
commodity for work and relax,sufficient space for communication and natural light
Project leader: Arber Shala
Team: Leonit Gecaj
Freskim SylejmanijShkodran Shala.
Teamwork
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M_BuzukuBuzuku house has a modern interior,
a communication open to accompanying spaces, and a continuity with the external
environment. Materials and warm colors give a feeling of rest in family
environments.
Project leader: Arber Shala
Team: Leonit Gecaj
Freskim SylejmaniShkodran Shala
Fuat Prebeza
BM_BuffeBuffe of Bau Market, has a modern design,
and offers a nice angle for employees' relaxation during breaks and a break for
clients, wood and greenery give the sense of being in a natural environment.
Project leader: Arber Shala
Team: Leonit GecajFuat Prebeza
Teamwork
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