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SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE POST-DISASTER RECONSTRUCTION CONTRUCTION HERITAGE AND PRESERVATION REASEARCHES ARCHITECTURE TEACHNING & PUBLICATIONS Christian UBERTINI I PORTFOLIO 0 PROFILE SUMMARY

EDUCATION Master in “Architecture and Archaeology” University Marc-Bloch Strasbourg, France / 2000-2001 Diploma in Architecture HES Haute Ecole Spécialisée, Geneva, Switzerland / 1993-1997 Apprenticeship as draughtsman EPSIC, Lausanne, Switzerland / 1987-1991

DOMAINS Architecture & Cultural heritage conservation Humanitarian Aid & International cooperation Teaching & Researches Publications

SHORT BIO Architect with 25 years of experience in Switzerland and abroad. Expert in social infrastructure for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Professor at the Faculty of Science and Architecture of the State University of Haiti (UEH). Member of the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit. Scientific collaborator at the Swiss Institute of Archaeology in Egypt. Member of ICOMOS Switzerland Member of DOCOMOMO Switzerland Christian UBERTINI I PORTFOLIO 1 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION IN HAITI

WORKS Technical assistance for school construction programs Social infrastructure expert / Interamerican Development Bank (IADB) Port-au-Prince, Haiti / 2014-2019 Coordination of the task force on school infrastructures Technical assistance / Ministry of Education (MENFP) Port-au-Prince, Haiti / 2014 Design of earthquake and cyclone resilient school prototypes Project Manager / Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Port-au-Prince, Haiti / 2010-2014 Design and reconstruction of four public schools Project Manager / Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) - National school of Berquin, Miragoane / 2012-2013 - National school and EFACAP, Chalon / 2012-2013 - National school and EFACAP, Petit-Goave / 2010-2011 - National school of Dessources / Leogane / 2010-2011

PUBLICATIONS Guide pratique pour la construction d’écoles en Haïti Editions européennes, April 2020. Escuelas del Siglo XXI en América Latina y el Caribe IDB, Washington, 2018 Ein System von erdbeben- und wirbelsturmsicheren Schulen für Haiti Werk, Bauen + Wohnen, nov. 2012, n° 11. P. 12-17 Christian UBERTINI I PORTFOLIO 2 POST-DISASTER RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS

PROJECT MANAGEMENT Post-earthquake school reconstruction program (PARIS) Project Manager / Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Port-au-Prince, Haiti / 2009-2013 School construction and support to governance Budget: CHF 3 Millions Post-tsunami self-help reconstruction program Project manager / Swiss Red Cross Trincomalee, Sri Lanka / 2006-2008 Budget: USD 15 Millions

EXPERTISE School and storm shelter design options In collaboration with SKAT in Saint-Gall Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Myanmar / 2009 Backstopping for the cyclone-SIDR housing reconstruction project Backstopping / Swiss Red Cross Mongla, Bangladesh / 2008-2009 Christian UBERTINI I PORTFOLIO 3 CONSTRUCTION HERITAGE AND PRESERVATION

WORKS Restoration of the Umm as-Sultan Shaaban Mosque (14th century) Site architect / Aga-Khan Trust for Culture AKTC Cairo / 2003-2004 This monument, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979, was restored as part of the Aga-Khan Foundation's project to revitalize the historic Darb el-Ahmar district in Cairo. The work included: reconstruction and consolidation of the stone minaret; structural reinforcement of the Madrasa's walls; cleaning of the stone walls and cladding; and fine restoration of artwork such as the metal grills, wooden doors and decorations and stone inscription strips.

OTHER Study and inventory works of 20th century modern architecture in Haiti URBATeR, University of State Haiti (UEH) / 2018-2020 Conservation project of 5 post-colonial fortresses in Haiti Technical advisor / Interamerican Development Bank, Haiti Appraisal of fours (4) cultural heritage conservation projects in Bulgaria Expert / Financial Mechanism Office (FMO) European Union Plovdiv, Dimovo,. Bratya, Gela. Bulagaria / 2009

OTHER Member of DOCOMOMO Switzerland Member of ICOMOS Switzerland Master degree in Architecture and Archeology Université Marc-Bloch de Strasbourg, France / 2000-2001 Christian UBERTINI I PORTFOLIO 4 ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCHES

WORKS Restitution study of the Osiris-Nesmeti Temple in Elephantine Scientific collaborator / Swiss institute for archeological researches in Egypt Elephantine, Egypt / 2002 Study on intercolumnar walls in the ancient Egyptian Architecture Scientific collaborator / Swiss institute for archeological researches in Egypt Egypt / 2002 Researches on ancient Egyptian building technique Scientific collaborator / Swiss institute for archeological researches in Egypt Egypt / 2000-2002 Restitution study of the “Tempel X” in Elephantine Scientific collaborator / Swiss institute for archeological researches in Egypt Elephantine, Egypt / 1999-2000

PUBLICATIONS Restitution architecturale du Temple Y Christian Ubertini, dans : 31./32. Bericht, MDAIK 61, 2005 Restitution architecturale à partir des blocs et fragments épars Christian Ubertini, AV 120, Elephantine XXXIV, Mainz 2005 Restitution architecturale d'un ensemble ptolémaïque et d'un entrecolonnement romain Christian Ubertini, dans : 28./29./30. Bericht, MDAIK 58, 2002 Christian UBERTINI I PORTFOLIO 5 ARCHITECTURE

Low-cost housing units in Pelerin Pétion-Ville, Haiti / 2015-2016 Architects: Christian Ubertini et Marie Louise Fouchard Valuation of a sustainable, handcrafted construction system at a lower cost Building low-cost houses, adapted to the lifestyles of the Haitian middle class and to the country's multiple challenges of resilience, with limited technical means, by rediscovering artisanal and creative implementation processes, is an original concept conceived and experimented by the artist Marie-Louise Fouchard since 2010. The four single-family houses are organized like a traditional Lakou* on a lot with a dense vegetation. In order to preserve as much of the existing vegetation as possible, the units have been divided into two distinct blocks that are freely implanted according to the constraints of the land. The two blocks are connected upstairs by a footbridge that covers a terrace on the ground floor. The placement of the houses leaves many voids between the constructions that allow good air circulation through the site to maintain an adequate climate. While the confined masonry structure (cement block and reinforced concrete strips) is carried out by skilled workers, the finishing work is carried out by low-skilled craftsmen who are trained on site in the use of the lost techniques such as the manual production of shutter doors, the rediscovery of the Terrazzo as a covering or furniture, etc. The finishing touches give way to creation and imagination, with reused materials or transformation of everyday objects, such as floors made from raw scrap wood, washbasins made from cement flowerpots sold in the street, taps and faucets made from raw plumbing elements.

Floor area per unit: 164 m2 Cost per m2 structure : 550 USD/m2 Cost per m2 secondary elements and finishing: 380 USD/m2

* space common to several houses in which members of the same family reside, grouped around the patriarch's house. Learn more Christian UBERTINI I PORTFOLIO 6 ARCHITECTURE

Competition for the reconstruction of the National Palace in Haiti Port-au-Prince, Haiti / 2019 Architects: Consortium TECINA/ESTIME/UBERTINI 1at phase – concept

On 12th January 2010, Haiti's presidential palace was destroyed by an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale that struck the capital and its surroundings. In 2019, an international architectural competition is launched for the reconstruction of the Palace. The competition is conducted in two phases: a first phase with eight competitors shortlisted on the basis of expressions of interest, and a second phase with four finalist projects. The Terms of Reference of the competition, among other things, called for an identical reconstruction of the facade of the former Palace. Christian UBERTINI I PORTFOLIO 7 ARCHITECTURE

Earthquake and cyclone resistant school models for Haiti Project manager / Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Pétion-Ville, Haiti / 2011-2013 Main collaborators : R. Zemp, J. Reifler, P. Louis, D. Stanley, G. Roux-Fouillet,

The design and construction of para-disaster schools in a fragile state like Haiti is complex and challenging. The country combines a series of natural and geographical constraints (earthquakes, cyclones, heat, torrential rains, rugged terrain, lack of infrastructure, etc.) as well as social and economic realities (low level of worker training, random availability of construction materials, low maintenance capacity, insecurity that leads to theft and damage to infrastructure, etc.) that call for sound architectural solutions. The model plans developed for the Ministry of National Education (MENFP) propose high- performance architectural and structural solutions that are simple, durable and inexpensive. The model plans are also adapted to the different contexts of the Haitian territory:

- A multi-floor model in ductile concrete veils for urban areas - A model in confined-masonry for rural areas - A wood frame model for remote areas

Since April 2014, these models and the related documentation, are used as reference for school construction in Haiti, and have been used to build more than 100 schools.

See more here: http://menfp.gouv.ht/#/documents/official Christian UBERTINI I PORTFOLIO 8 ARCHITECTURE

The National school of Berquin Project manager / Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Miragoane, Haiti / 2012-2013 Technical data: Full levels elemetary school 840 children (simple shift) 1250 m2 of new construction Period: January 2013 to March 2014 Cost: USD 950’000

OTHER SIMILAR PROJECTS Nation school and EFACAP of Chalon in Miragoane Project manager / Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Miragoane, Haiti / 2012-2013

PUBLICATIONS Escuelas del Siglo XXI en América Latina y el Caribe IDB, Washington, 2018 Ein System von erdbeben- und wirbelsturmsicheren Schulen für Haiti Werk, Bauen + Wohnen, nov. 2012, n° 11. P. 12-17 Christian UBERTINI I PORTFOLIO 9 ARCHITECTURE

The Nationale and EFACAP of Petit-Goave Project manager / Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Petit-Goave, Haiti / 2011-2012 Technical data: Full cycles elementary school with a teacher training center (EFACAP) 840 children (simple shift) 200 teachers (on training) 2000 m2 of new construction Period: May 2013 to December 2014 Cost: USD 1'500’000

OTHER SIMILAR PROJECTS National school of Dessources in Leogane Project manager / Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Leogane, Haiti / 2011-2012 Christian UBERTINI I PORTFOLIO 10 ARCHITECTURE

Casa Buloncelli (in collaboration with Igor Righini) Bellinzona, Switzerland / 2008-2009 Architects: Igor Righini, Poleggio and Christian Ubertini Technical data: MINERGIE-ECO / TI-OO6-ECO Floor area: 120 m2

OTHER SIMILAR PROJECTS Casa Di-Pierri in Breno Breno, Suisse / 2004-2005 Architects: Christian Ubertini and Simone Schoenenberger Floor area: 120 m2 (brut: 168 m2) CHF/m3 SIA: CHF 620.- Cost: CHF 435’000.- (BKP2) Christian UBERTINI I PORTFOLIO Christian UBERTINI I PORTFOLIO 11 TEACHING 12 PUBLICATIONS

UNIVERSITES BOOKS AND ARTICLES State University of Haiti, Faculty of Sciences (UEH-FDS) L’architecture moderne du XXe siècle en Haïti, Notes et proposition d’inventaire Master's program in resilient urban planning (URBATeR) Ubertini, Christian: URBATeR, Université d’Etat d’Haiti (UEH), septembre 2020 Port-au-Prince, Haiti / 2018-2020 Guide pratique pour la construction d’écoles en Haïti Courses taught: Ubertini, Christian: Editions européennes, avril 2020. • History of 20th century modern Architecture, 2 credits • Introduction to Cultural Heritage: Philosophy and strategy of valorization, 1 credit Restitution architecturale du Temple Y Ubertini, Christian, dans : 31./32. Bericht, MDAIK 61, 2005 University of Quisqueya (FSGA-UNIQ) Restitution architecturale à partir des blocs et fragments épars Port-au-Prince, Haiti / 2016-2019 Ubertini, Christian, AV 120, Elephantine XXXIV, Mainz 2005 Courses taught: Restitution architecturale d'un ensemble ptolémaïque et d'un entrecolonnement romain • History of 20th century modern Architecture, 2 credits Ubertini, Christian, dans : 28./29./30. Bericht, MDAIK 58, 2002 • Theory of architecture • Project composition PROJECT PUBLISHED PROUNIQ - Quisqueya Escuelas del Siglo XXI en América Latina y el Caribe Port-au-Prince, Haiti / 2015 IDB, Washington, 2018 Courses taught: Protecting development gains through effective prevention • Project evaluation. Principles and methodology, 2 credits. SDC website, 2016 Reconstruire en éveillant les esprits Andrey, Aline, dans : L'Evénement Syndical, 2 avril 2014, n°14 Ein System von erdbeben- und wirbelsturmsicheren Schulen für Haiti Rosenthaler, Sabine, dans : Werk, Bauen + Wohnen, nov. 2012, n° 11. P. 12-17