Undergraduate Design Portfolio

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arch10101 fall 2007 cube studycubic extrusion

arch20101 fall 2008 biophilic pavilioncontinuityhousingclimate

arch10102 spring 2008 library/archive

materiality

undergraduate student portfolioportfolio

arch30101 fall 2009kent independent

film center

arch40101 fall 2010

shrinking citiescurbside urbanism

oberlin innsustainability

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arch30102 spring 2010single room

occupancyfortezza da bassomediatheque

kent state university caed brandon young brandon young

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plan arch40101 fall 2010

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daylighting

A daylighting analysis was conducted in order to determine the most ideal space for public use and for a eco-machine that would be used to manage and recycle waste.

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wind analysis

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renovate.

Perhaps the most important concern for this proj-ect is the issue of circulation. Pedestrian move-ment should be controlled through the implement of edge conditions, as noted by Charles Moore. By forcing circulation to the edge of the building, dominated by the facade of the building, pedestri-ans will be able to avoid vehicles and road hazards. Moore also discusses the importance of path and place. This idea had a strong influence on my project. The path is an important establish-ment of the route to the reference point. The refer-ence point is the place; and in my building, it is the lobby space and the main exhibition space.

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michael schwartz center

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reconstruct.

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main entrance

A daylighting analysis was conducted on the north side of the building facing Summit St. to analyze how daylighting would affect public use during dif-ferent times of the year.

arch40101 fall 2010

reception desk

design

fortezza da bassothe anatomy of a building:


concept arch30102 spring 2010

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]spinal cord[The body was separated into different parts based on function: the spinal cord, which contains the structure and support of the body, is connected by the vertebrae to the other parts of the body. The organs, which are arranged in the most efficient way throughout a body or structure to ensure that the organism functions properlthat the organism functions properly. The skin, which protects the organs from the environment and is made up of pores to allow for absorption and emittance of bacte-ria and other substances, maintains the appearance of the organism.

the new mediatheque



The Mediatheque functions like a human body. The spinal cord is represented as a ramp, which controls the primary circulation throughout the building. You enter the ramp through the lobby near the main entrance of the building. The ramp is emphasized through the use of its glossy chrome finish. These renderings show the ramp in red.These renderings show the ramp in red.


circulation

The design for the auditorium is intended to accomodate the same ammount of space as a large conference hall. The space is divided into two levels, with a backstage, a changing room, storage closets, and circu-lation throughout the entire perimeter of the room. The auditorium is for both private and public use, so concerts and performances public use, so concerts and performances can be accomplished as well.

arch30101 fall 2009

the auditorium


production

arch30101 fall 2009

The Fairfax community, located in Cleve-land, Ohio, has been undergoing population decline and urban vacancy as a result of the state of the economy and the job force. As a result of this phenomenon known as “Shrinking Cities,” the goal of this project was to provide the city with an immediate city and/or block plan which renews Fairfax city and/or block plan which renews Fairfax as a desirable, flourishing community in which to live. By renovating existing build-ings and building new ones and by improv-ing the landscape and curbside we were able to achieve this goal.

arch30101 fall 2009

shrinking cities

Vacant lots influence marketability and curbside appeal in all real estate markets and especially older cities. The recent plan-ning efforts from the city of Cleveland has shown that creative, and possibly tempo-rary land holding strategies can be applied to the diverse social-economicenvironmental issues within neighborhoods. Multi-scaled/comprehensive landscape strategies can be applied in most areas of the city to influence growth and value. Thus, it is warranted to review these con-cepts at a smaller grain (individual lots/parcels) and further the notion of reconnecting neighborhoods.

arch30101 fall 2009

reconnect

arch30101 fall 2009 extension/expansion of

core development

The design intent for this project is to acco-modate growth and development in the Fairfax community by providing residents and clients with flexible, prefabricated hous-ing. Each porch/pavilion structure will be able to extend and expand into houses based on the users needs. Multiple varieties of house designs can be constructed making this design scheme very flexible.

arch30101 fall 2009

growth

curbside urbanism

south elevation

transverse section

west elevation

arch20101 fall 2008

biophilic pavilionWater is the design element that serves as the artery dividing public/louder spaces and private/quiet spaces. Water and nature circulate and serve as a continuum throughout interior and exterior spaces- supporting the idea that nature has no boundaries. The form that the water creates is relevant on all levels of the design- from is relevant on all levels of the design- from the site into the first floor and up to the second and roof levels.

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continuity.

housingEfficient climate exposure is controlled through the use of aggregation, facade, unit orientation, location and sequence of space. The west facade features a series of horizontal panels arranged in a vertical manner that functions as shading units and/or shelving units in warm climates. In cold climates, the facade acts as a snow cold climates, the facade acts as a snow collector, which heats the snow, purifies it, and provides water for the building.

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control

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climate.

The units are arranged on a axis to allow more exposure to the exterior to surround-ing units. Each unit has its own blacony with shading panels and a rain water collec-tion system that collects rain and recycles it for use in the building. The living room and kitchen are on the bottom level of each unit while the top level is dedicated to the bed-rooms.

unit study

kent independent film center

The kent independent film center achieved to create an efficient harmony with the natural world and human habitation, and maintain sustainability through program composed of the study of the interaction of green space and environmental technology/green resources. This project incorporates multiple levels of exterior interincorporates multiple levels of exterior inter-action through the use of balconies and roof terraces. The cinemas act as an inner threshold with projecting wings on either side with both interior and exterior spaces in between thresholds.

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organic

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exposure

The curvilinear approach was based on the conclusion that more diffused sunlight could be exposed on a curved surface rather than a flat surface. The film center achieves sustainablilty through the use of a rain water catchment system and a waste man-agement system.

single room occupancy

Sweeping curves create dynamic move-ment between spaces. Shelving and stor-age compartments restrict and determine circulation throughout each unit. Form is continuous, serving both structure and interior divisions. Storage divides spaces in the unit based on function and private/public spaces. The SRO complex is a result of the continuum of form that makes up the facade and aggregation. This form serves as the structure and the space-divider.


dividing


elements


wrapping

single room occupancy


form.

toolingWeaving produces strength by combining two weak systems in a reciprocal pattern. Using this idea of contrasting and overlap-ping patterns, form and the processes of nature were mended together to create an architecture composed of a central core, where the main vertical flux should occur, and interweaving patterns of solid/void that and interweaving patterns of solid/void that created seperate, controlled spaces. The program included: an art sudio, an art gal-lery, a lecture theatre room, a special exhi-bition space, and administrative offices. The art center is a total of 6200 square feet.


weaving.

library addition

arch10101 fall 2007

The cubic evolves into an expression of multiple intersecting forms, creating solid and voided spaces that make up the library. The design is devoted to the idea of expan-sion and the relationship of planar forms and their immediate atmosphere. The library is composed of an atrium/gathering space, archives, and several classrooms.space, archives, and several classrooms.

evolve.