J A C O P O M E C H E L L I | P O R T F O L I O

M O T I VAT I O N L E T T E R

Dear HR manager,
I am Jacopo Mechelli, an architect with 2 years of experience.
I am very excited about the possibility of working for a company like yours where I would have the
opportunity to work on architectural design and planning in a professional environment. I have lived here in
Nederland since February 2016 so feel free to contact me to arrange an interview.

Over the past year I worked as Visualizer and Assistant designer at Studio 2Arch.0 principally for architectural competitions,
interior design, commercial, residential and retail projects. I have also worked as volunteer at the University of Florence since 2014
in the field of earthquake architecture, preservation of cultural heritage and historical centres.

Since working for this studio, I have managed projects from the early design phase (concept and schematic design) right through to completion.
I have a good background as coordinator of building site obtained during my professional experiences. I am used to working under pressure, I am a
good listener and I am looking for a new professional experience in order to improve my skills in a new environment.

I possess good technical and computer skills with advanced knowledge of AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, 3Ds Max, VRay and the
Adobe Suite (photoshop, illustrator, indesign). I also have a good knowledge of building materials, constructive and preservation
techniques (historic and contemporary).

I appreciate your consideration of my application and look forward to further discussing this opportunity with you in
person. Please feel free to contact me anytime to arrange an interview.

Kind Regards,
Jacopo Mechelli
 JACOPO MECHELLI Hello, I’m Jacopo Mechelli an architect with 2 years of experience. I worked for the studio 2Arch.0 as
architectural visualizer and assistant designer. I have a good background as coordinator of building
C U R R I C U L U M V I TA E site obtained during my professional experiences. I’m used to work under pressure, I’m a good
listener and I’m looking for a new professional experience in order to improve my skills in a new
R E S U M E environment. Thank you for taking time to consider my application,
I’m looking forward to hearing from you!
Jacopo

personal information conferences, workshop

address Korte Geuzenstraat 700, 2014-2015-2016 University of Florence, dept. of Architecture
1056 KZ voluntary assistant researcher in structural
Amsterdam mechanics

BSN 52 68 94 519 May 4th, 2013 Training course “shoring in emergency condition
(seismic)”, Italian Red Cross - University of
mobile +31 (0) 6 11 22 075 9 Florence - Dept. of Architecture
+39 339 26 64 165 lecturer

email jacopomechelli@gmail.com June 8th, 2010 Conference: “Studies of urban restoration:

methods of the rebuilding of L’Aquila historic
centre and villages”, Univ. of L’Aquila - Univ. of
website www.jacopomechelli.com Florence - Dept. of Architecture
linkedin.com/in/jacopo-mechelli-089a6766 lecturer as student of “Constructions on seismic
zones” course of Univ. of Florence
nationality Italian
June 7-10, 2010 Workshop “The 2009 earthquake, surveys in the
date of birth August 31th,1985 damaged villages. University of Florence - Dept.
of Architecture; L’Aquila
student
work experience other work experiences
Mar 2015 - Dec 2015 Studio 2Arch.0, Castiglione del Lago Sept 2015 - Nov 2015 Madrevite winery, Castiglione del Lago
visualizer + assistant designer agricultural worker

(Project) Sept 2011 - Mar 2012 Jacopo Mechelli Architect, Cast. del Lago Mar 2015 - Ago 2015 Agriturismo La Fontana, Cast. del Lago
(Constr.) Mar 2015 - July 2015 designer + coordinator on construction site building worker

Sept 2014 - Mar 2015 Eng. Marco Della Ciana, Perugia May 2013 - July 2014 Road bar Venella, Oil station, Cortona
assistant designer bartender

June 2011 - Dec 2012 Arch. Paola Piazza, Livorno Summer 2005 - 2015 Agriturismo La Fontana, Cast. del Lago
3D visualizer and rendering receptionist

April 2011 - Oct 2011 Formastudio, Firenze volunteer experience

intern
1999 - today AIPD (Italian Association Down’s Syndrome People)
education publications
June 2015 Safety coordinator during design and execution 2015 Rovero L, Alecci V, Mechelli J, Tonietti U, De
phase (89/391/CEE) | 120h course Stefano M.
Masonry walls with irregural texture of L’Aquila
Apr 2015 Manager of protective and preventive services in (Italy) seismic area: validation of a method for the
workplaces (89/391/CEE) evaluation of masonry quality.
Materials and Structures, Ed.Springer Netherlands,
June 2014 Professional practice examination ISSN: 1871-6873, DOI: 10.1617/S11527-015-
member of Italian Architects Association 0650-2
OAPPC Perugia n. 1487
2015 Bellaria hill park and Antenna Landmark
Competition, Salerno
project selected for publication and exposition
Oct 2004 - Feb 2013 Master’s Degree in Architecture
University of Florence 2014 Mechelli J.
Thesis: The seismic issue on historical Puntellamenti in condizioni di emergenza (shoring
architecture. Lessons and reflections from in emergency situations). In I beni culturali in
L’Aquila earthquake (2009): a case study in the condizioni di emergenza, pp. 53-9. Ed.Altralinea,
village of Casentino” (110/110) Firenze. ISBN:9788898743070
Tutors: Prof. Ugo Tonietti, Prof. Luisa Rovero
(Structural Mechanics and restoration of earth 2014 Mechelli J.
and masonry buildings) Dal tessuto urbano all’individuazione delle unità
strutturali (From urban structure to structural units).
In Lineamenti per restauro postsismico del costruito
languages Italian native speaker storico in Abruzzo, pp.188-94. Ed.DEI-Tipografia
English fluent | very good del Genio Civile, Roma. ISBN:9788849605112
German basic
interests
computer skills Adobe Suite
artistic techniques | ancient building techniques | automation in construction and
AutoCAD agriculture | digital improvemet of architecture | photography | land and street art |
Rhinoceros biostructures | structures of buildings | perception of people with disabilities |
Grasshopper
3DsMAX personal research
Vray
my research is focused on preservation of historical building and local and contemporary
Office building cultures. In particular seismic improvement with traditional and innovative
Sap2000 techniques (sustainable approach) collapse mechanisms and mechanics of masonry.
Arduino I seek to answer question of safety, safeguard and preservation having a relation with
the buildings similar to the doctor-patient relationship.
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 ONAOSI
RENOVATION
COMPETITION
“ R E N O VAT I O N O F
ONAOSI COLLEGE”

2015
P e r u g i a ( I TA )

STUDIO 2ARCH.0

Renovation of existing buildings

into new relational spaces. The
project highlights the green
connections, opens new panoramic
view over the historical centre. The
pattern of the technical shell for
insulation and shading involves
the whole project, from landscape
design to structural design.

ACTIVITIES
assistant designer | modeling
and visualization with 3DsMAX
| Graphic diagrams | Autocad Demolitions Main view/connection Student housing Sport Shading shell
New buildings Cross views/connections College facilities Equipment rooms Solar panels
drawings | Illustrator drawings |
Main square Offices Green roofs
post production: Photoshop
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TOP: view from the main square

BOTTOM LEFT: +0m plan
BOTTOM RIGHT TOP: -6,40m plan
BOTTOM RIGHT BOTTOM:
-12,80m plan
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LIVING
ROOM #1
INTERIOR DESIGN
OF A LIVING ROOM

2016
C a s t i g l i o n e d e l L a g o ( I TA )

The tight spaces (very low ceiling)

have imposed the design of an
open structure of steel and glass.
It creates a trasparent frame of
shelves and objects.

ACTIVITIES
interior designer | modeling and
visualization with 3Ds Max and
Vray | post production: Photoshop
 DAKAR
MALL
PROJECT OF
SHOPPING MALL
BUSINESS CENTRE
STORAGE
WAREHOUSES

2015
Dakar (SEN)

STUDIO 2ARCH.0

The project of logistics and

commercial settlement in Dakar
(Senegal) develops the urban
structure of the small vernacular
centres. The well|oasis|pond is
surrounded by buildings|shells. The
business and shopping buildings
are connected with footbridges.

ACTIVITIES
assistant designer | modeling and
visualization with 3DsMAX | post
production: Photoshop
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TOP: central oasis

BOTTOM: aerial view
 ANTENNA
DNA
COMPETITION
B E L L A R I A H I L L PA R K
AND
ANTENNA|LANDMARK

2015
S a l e r n o ( I TA )

ARCH. MECHELLI J.
ENG. DELLA CIANA M.

The project translates two

aspects: the cultural identity and
the perception of the landscape.
Salerno is a combination of the
sea and the science. The two helix
curves draw the basic biological
structure: the DNA. The hyperbolic
hyperboloids are an expression of
Salerno relationship with the sea,
the fishing trap.

ACTIVITIES
lead designer | modeling and
visualization with Rhinoceros |
Autocad drawings | Illustrator
drawings | post production:
Photoshop and Indesign
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TOP LEFT: plan of the

PA AL Technological park
RK
A - TECHNOLOGIC TOP RIGHT: compositional
schemes of Technological park

BOTTOM LEFT: plan of the Natural

B - N AT U R A L
PA R K park
BOTTOM RIGHT: compositional
schemes of Natural park
 FRAGMENTS
OF MEMORY
COMPETITION
“BOLOGNA SHOAH
MEMORIAL”

2015
B o l o g n a ( I TA )

STUDIO 2ARCH.0

TOP: general view

BOTTOM RIGHT: general plan
BOTTOM CENTER: mirrors of small
tetrahedrons
BOTTOM LEFT: perforated panels

The concept starts from the analysis

of geometric-symbolic shapes of
the Shoah. The triangle undergoes
geometric transformations. From
series to the shades. From two
dimensions to three dimensions.
From empty to full. From
pure shade to the symbolism.

ACTIVITIES
assistant designer | modeling
and visualization with Rhinoceros
and Grasshopper | Autocad
drawings | Illustrator drawings |
post production: Photoshop and
Indesign
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INFINITE
LANDSCAPE
PROJECT OF
INFINITY EDGE POOL
GARDEN DESIGN
FOR COUNTRYSIDE
VILLA “AGRITURISMO
L A F O N TA N A ”

2 0 11 - 2 0 1 5 ( B U I LT )
C a s t i g l i o n e d e l L a g o ( I TA )

ARCH. JACOPO MECHELLI

BOTTOM LEFT: project view

BOTTOM CENTER: schemes for
endless border
BOTTOM LEFT: general plan

The project has two constraints:

panoramical view and geological
conditions. An endless border
was chosen in order to create a
little waterfall and to reflect the
landscape. The site contition
(sandy-clay) impose to design
substructures to hold the sidewalks
up.

ACTIVITIES
designer | survey of the area
| landscape report for Cultural
Heritage Administration | structural
model | assessment of structural
safety (seismic zone) | modeling
with Rhino | Autocad drawings |
 TOP LEFT: excavation phase
TOP RIGHT: creating the structure
in reinforced concrete
BOTTOM LEFT: particular of
substructures in reused blocks of
concrete to avoid the subsidence
of earth (sandy clay)
BOTTOM RIGHT: installation of
PVC liner, particular of the seat
coated wtih soft material (sheet of
foam rubber)
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 EARTHQUAKE
LESSONS
MASTER DEGREE
THESIS
IN ARCHITECTURE
UNIVERSITY OF
FLORENCE

FEB 2013
F I R E N Z E ( I TA )

TUTOR
P R O F. U G O T O N I E T T I
P R O F. L U I S A R O V E R O

STUDENT
JACOPO MECHELLI

The seismic issue on historical

architecture. Lessons and
reflections from L’Aquila earthquake
(2009): a case study in the village
of Casentino.
The thesis presents results of a study
on mechanical characterization of
the vernacular historic masonry
walls in a village of L’Aquila region,
heavily damaged by the 2009
earthquake. The urban structure is
analyzed and the structural units of
a building are identified with direct
surveys in situ.
Five recurrent types of wall textures
are identified and characterized
by stonework sections. A method
for the assessment of masonry
quality is applied, it is based on
Masonry Quality Index. The seismic
improvement and restoration
project of a building unit is designed
in order to preserve the material
authenticity of rural historical
building.
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TOP LEFT: plan of Casentino

TOP CENTER LEFT:
open and closed spaces
TOP CENTER RIGHT:
survey of the urban damages
TOP RIGHT: urban structure
orientations and alignments
CENTER LEFT: solids and voids
generators of the analyzed building
CENTER: analysis of building cells
CENTER RIGHT: historical
evolution of a building unit
BOTTOM LEFT: identification of
structural units
BOTTOM RIGHT: collapse
mechanism of a building unit