Rachelle Baclig Favis

RACHELLE B FAVISCalifornia State Polytechnic University Pomona

Bachelor of Architecture ProgramEmail: [email protected]: 626.940.4466

ABOUT

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BORDER WALL

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ART

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TRAIL VISITOR CENTER

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PHOTOGRAPHY

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THEATER

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DEPLOYABLE HABITAT

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CULTURAL CENTER

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INDEX

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Rachelle Baclig Favis

Concept of WorksMany of my works have often been derived from a deeper understanding of the human experience, exploring ideas about transparency, translation, and the intangible. My Filipino American heritage has also been very influential on the development of my works through which I focus largely on the idea of a hyphenated culture, resulting in concepts of hybridity.

ProgramsAdobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver), Autocad, Google Sketchup, Artlantis, 3D Studio Max, Revit, Archicad, and Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook).

Operating systemsMAC & Windows (all versions)

Other skillsTrained to use basic power tools, familiar with basic construction methods, able to create scaled models, and knowlegeable of art basics.

ContactEmail: [email protected]: 626.940.4466

ABOUT

THEATER

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What is transparency?According to Colin Rowe and Robert Slutzky, transparency carries two different definitions: that of “a material condition of being pervious to light and air and an intellectual imperative, of our inherent demand for that which should be easily detected, perfectly evident, and free of dissimulation.”

The transparency that refers to architecture further defines it as a simultaneous perception of different spatial locations, which fluctuate in a continuous activity. In this sense, perception is often misinterpreted, especially when dealing with depth, making what “looks” to be perfectly clear actually quite ambiguous. With this said, there are two types of transparencies: literal and phenomenal.

Transparency through designThe stage centers around the idea of transparency as seen through the different scenes of the play. Each scene is represented through a series glass panels with black lines which convey an emotion or reflect a type of Russian architecture. The Turbin house, for instance, uses straight lines in the horizontal and vertical planes which epitomizes neoclassicism. As each tragic event unravels, these panels “shatter” as a representation of clarity in an ambiguous setting. These panels move throughout the stage, each visible in every scene to show the continuity of ambiguity throughout the play. The focus of shadows and manipulation of the state of materials are what create a dynamic relationship to the stage.

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BORDER WALLCreated as an entry for an international competition hosted by the National Taipei University of Technology Architecture, Taipei, the prompt asked students to design an architectural wall that would address issues of sustainability and the effects of global warming.

Derived from a previous competition, the design of the wall was created as an alternative solution to the existing wall which was built at the Tijuana/San Diego border in 2008.

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contamination of waterTijuana, Mexico / San Diego, CA, USA

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31 View of Mexico/U.S. border at the coast2 Contaminated water warning3 Waste in Pacific coast due to sewage runoff in Tijuana

*images from flikr.com

neighboring impacts7 Bacteria levels found in San Diego beach due to Tijuana water flow8 Various bateria and diseases present in Tijuana water9 Debris from Tijuana washed up on San Diego beach

*souce: US Environmental Protection Agency

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contamination of life4 Homemade filtration system5 Pedestrian bridge over polluted water6 Children retrieving water from rusted container

*images from flikr.com

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the renewal of waterPorositydefined as: the ratio of the volume of interstices of a material to the volume of its mass

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filtration systemin order to address the issue of water pollution, the

wall will act as a hybrid between an aqueduct and

underground filtration system. to encourage locals to interact with the wall and attain an understanding of the water filtration process, they will be able to collect water once the purified water fills an orb station. the wall will act as a visual example of the importance of water conservation and proper waste disposal.

rainwater capture systemwater collects at the top and is transported to filtration tanks underground via pipes within the structure

system locationthere is a growing need for a water filtration system

along the border of Tijuana, Mexico and

San Diego, CA. the proximity of these two regions makes the effects of environment neglect an important issue. the water found in the Tijuana River

is both highly contaminated and is meant to be one of the sources of fresh water in Tijuana.

another problem is sewage runoff, which is one of the leading causes of water pollution in this area; therefore the establishment of a water filtration system in the form of an aqueduct would be applicable.

clean water storageorbs fill with clean water once they have gone through the filtration process. once the orbs are

water circulation structurethe structure houses several pipes that take unfiltered water down to the filtration tanks while other pipes bring water up the waterorbs which house clean water. a secondaryfiltration system produces grey water to be redistributed for city use.

path to filtration tanksfiltration tanks are housed underground and pump water back up for redistribution.

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gathering water

the wall serves the community two-folds: it educates individuals about the importance of conservation, recycling, and proper waste management; it

also provides clean water to be used by the locals. the wall is an interactive experience that encourages people to approach the structure, be within it,

and to engage the wall by gathering water.

thought processderived from the anatomy of a sponge, the wall acts in a similar process. the system receives water, sorts, filters, then redistributes water in a purified form to be used by the community.

filtration tanksthe tanks serve to filter in three processes:

desalination of sea waterfiltration of sewage water to be used as grey waterfiltration of water for drinking

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TRAIL VISITOR CENTERSince the site is located within the urban context, I felt that the “building” should address the city while also serving as a transitional space into nature.

The “building” was meant to be exposed to the elements in order to be a constant reminder to visitors that the Mt. Lowe site needs to be experienced in its natural environment.

Program includes the main exhibition space located on the first floor, a preservation lab for the artifacts located beneath the gallery space on the ground floor, restrooms also on the ground floor, an outdoor theater where presentations may be made or concerts can be held, and a cafe at the end of the exhibition space leading to the Sam Merrill Trail.

First Floor Plan0’ - 1/16” = 1’ - 0”

Ground Floor Plan0’ - 1/16” = 1’ - 0”

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Longitudinal Section0’ - 1/16” = 1’ - 0”

CULTURAL CENTER

Historic Filipinotown is an area of Los Angeles that has been occupied by Filipino Americans since the 1940s but was only recently officially acknowledged in 2002. Historic Filipinotown’s presence has greatly impacted the city of Los Angeles for decades, though many would say that its physical presence is obscure.

In order to create a more iconic existence, I have propsed the establishment of a Cultural Center consisting of a theater, a banquet hall and a gallery space both within a multipurpose building, and another building housing a counseling center, offices for SIPA (Search to Involve Pilipino Americans), and an afterschool program.

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Fig. 44. Site Analysis

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Site PlanNot To Scale

Rachelle Favis Senior Project 2010 Professor Lauren Bricker

Second Floor Plan1/16” = 1’-0” Parking Plan - Ground Level

1/16” = 1’-0”Parking Plan - Subgrade Level 11/16” = 1’-0”

Site Plan3/32” = 1’-0”

PELAGO

Section3/32” = 1’-0”

Afterschool Program Play Area

East View

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DEPLOYABLE HABITATArchitecture has been greatly influenced by the advancement of technology, particularly in relation to the assembly of parts in the construction of buildings. Pre-fabrication is becoming a more common type of construction, allowing for mass reproduction of a building prototype that can be replicated and rebuilt all throughout the world.

This project explores the possibility of a deployable habitat that can be transported via air delivery or through shipping cargos. The design of the project is a take on the Airstream Trailer, which was popularized around the 1930s through the 1970s. A video animates the expandability of the habitat and its assembly of parts.

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ARTArt has been the root of why I pursued architecture. Since I was young, my imagination has sparked the innovative spirit within me, from which I have been inspired to create not only for myself, but for others. These pieces have all been done for close friends of mine. I used my computer skills and combined them with my love of acrylics to create these portraits on canvas.

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PHOTOGRAPHYA new interest that I have began to develop is exploring the world of photography. With the help of my friend and her Canon EOS Rebel XS, I have been able to take a few photos as I begin to develop an eye for light, shadow, and composition.

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