curriculum vitae Rebekka McCourt Bode

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1 curriculum vitae Rebekka McCourt Bode since jul 2011 employment at the architecture office Dienstleistung Denkmal, Berlin nov rd place at urban competition Europan 11, Selb mar 2011 degree in architecture from the TU Dresden, final grade 1.4 sep jul 2009 architecture studies at the ETH Zürich, Switzerland oct nd prize at student competition of the Johannes-Göderitz-Stiftung aug sep 2007 internship at the architecture office heberle.mayer (raumlabor), Berlin oct apr 2007 internship at the architecture office sauerbruch hutton, Berlin aug sep 2005 jan mar 2011 internship at the carpentry Siepmann, Mülheim a. d. R. scholarship from the German National Academic Foundation Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes oct 2004 begin of architecture studies at the TU Dresden, Germany sep jul 2002 year abroad at college preparatory school Wyoming Seminary, Pennsylvania, USA school education in Essen, Germany Goethe Schule, final grade 1.2 oct 1984 born in Hannover, Germany nationality: German & US - American language skills German & English (native tongue) French & Latin (school proficiency) computer skills Microstation & AutoCAD (proficient) Vectorworks & ArchiCAD (basic) SketchUp & 3D StudioMax Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & Indesign Open Office & Microsoft Office

2 student living space in new structure Student Housing in Görlitz The task of my final university design was to revitalize a vacant hotel and its plot by transforming it into a student resident hall. An alley- like passageway links together the existing building on the formerly noble shopping boulevard and the newly added structure at the back of the plot. Leaning against the neighbouring fire wall, the new design leaves a gap in the stringent row of houses. This enables pedestrians to break through the long 19th century block. While the spatially almost unchanged hotel offers communal living, the new building houses one bedroom apartments. The brick facade covered with mortar slurry is structured by plaster elements. It is reminiscent of the industrial history of the quarter and emulates the ornamental reliefs of the surroundings.

3 north elevation

4 ground floor 2nd to 4th floor

5 east & south east & elevations south elevations Mountain Restaurant in the Alps The restaurant is situated on a slope of the Grimsel massif above a lake. The basin is integrated into a system of reservoirs used for the generation of electricity. Located just below a cable railway station, the restaurant is supposed to function as a developing factor in the process of opening the mountain to the public. Prof. Markus Peter laid a big emphasis on exploring the topography of the Alpine (industrial) landscape as a starting point for any possible design. My proposition overcomes the height differences with a steel structure, which supports a wooden house. The delicacy of the construction stands in stark contrast to the fortified look from afar. The rustic interior not only offers shelter from the moody weather, but also great views of the glacier.

6 main floor

7 building as seen from Giardini Guido Vergani Luxurious Living in Milano The design accomplished at a chair headed by Miller Maranta at the ETH Zürich explores the topic of luxurious living in Milano. My drawings propose a multistorey building which overlooks the Giardini Guido Vergani, a park which lies between the old Milano districts and the long stretched slabs of the 1970s quarters. The tower functions as a cap stone of the 19th century structure, while nevertheless still strongly communicating with the taller slabs. Because of its height the building almost appears as a solitaire. Next to creating appealing living spaces for the sophisticated and demanding taste of Milano s rich, it was my chief goal to examine the architecture of Auguste Perret and Gio Ponti by working with their motives, especially referring to the facade.

8 2nd to 4th floor

9 boat exhibition hall Exhibition Depot in Dresden This design proposes a conversion of a former dockyard from the 19th century into an exhibition depot for the Saxonian vehicle museum. An analysis of the existing structures preceded the urban reorganization of the plot. After demolishing derelict buildings, new structures were added, closing the border to the neighboring industrial area and reintegrating an adjoining mansion of Friedrich the Great. A third great hall facing the river Elbe completes the composition of the two main dock buildings, and strengthens the central plaza as midpoint of the expected visitor flow. The figure and materiality of the new edifices interpret the construction of the historical dock halls, which makes them a fitting backdrop for the displayed examples of transportation history.

10 main plaza with visitors center

11 urban concept exemplary ground level Europan 11 in Selb Because of its history as a major site of the porcelain industry, Selb is equipped with an astounding urban atmosphere. Its potential lies in the proximity of the urban streetscape to the rural backyards. Presently, however, the streets merely serve transit purposes and the green spaces are separated from the buildings by parking spaces and wasteland. By allowing the green flow to conquer both city edge and core, the backyard structures are transformed into a second facade opening to a newly established park. Although the borders are densified, paths and passage- ways make the city membrane more permeable. Attached to the old structures, light green house constructions perform the purpose of climatic layering, establish better accessibility and offer extensive terrace and living space.

12 park facades street facades

13 studies for the barn roof Office for Heritage Buildings in Berlin The architects Dienstleistung Denkmal specialise in restoration of ancient structures. References range from rural estates, as the one shown here, to 19th century apartments, churches and rooftop extensions in Berlin. The office philosophy calls for a monument compatible, sustainable use of historical building substance as the most important step to conserve the built landscape. I chose to work for this office, because monuments possess a great impact on how we perceive our surroundings and shape our culture s identity. Mostly my tasks contained design work, detailed planning, applying for funding and acquiring new commissions, but I also gained practical experience in procedures like building application, construction monitoring & cost controll.

14 detail of bathroom in timber house

15 north elevation of timber house current address Fehrbelliner Straße Berlin, Germany future address, after 24th apr Retreat Road (Richmond) Greater London TW9 1NN, UK telefon