Undergraduate Architectural Portfolio by Aaron deRoux

Architectural Portfolio Aaron deRoux

Analyze

Imagine

Restore Service

Transform

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“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us�. - Winston Churchill

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SERVICE

Transitions to new heights

APPLY

IMAGINE

EXTRACTIONS Gallery

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Triptychs Gallery

The Sentinel

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Harlem Park Restoration

Hidden Gardens

RESTORE

TRANSFORM

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Extraction Gallery Architecture is used as the Highest expression of art. Using different mediums such as shape, line and tone in theses drawings demonstrates the significance of detail within art. These drawings are used to demonstrate analyzing a basic context, we as designers need to find critical elements that can be used to help strengthen our design process.

This helps me in he transition between the concept phase to the realistic applications that are need in a final design.

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Imaginative Triptychs

IMAGINE

The understanding of space is a critical skill that is needed by designers.

These triptychs challenge the perception of dwelling in space and the variables that allow it to shape its Physical and metaphysical boundaries.

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Manipulation

Aggregation

The Portal

Using a series of spatial operations, I was able to explore and Imagine what this spcae could The resultant modules will then be Aggregated into larger constructs and visualized as dwelling spaces illustrating a sense of place.

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Manipulation

Aggregation

The Gateway

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Manipulation

Aggregation

The Journey

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The Sentinel

Understanding how space works is a crucial to the aspect of design, and allows for us to create unforgettable experience for those that encounter them.

The Sentinel stands as a guardian to protect and honor in Which it guards. Drawing inspiration from nature to create a seamless Application to the context of the site. The Farnsworth’s Sentinel Stands at the begin of every visitors experience to embrace the monumental building designed by mies van der rohe.

This visitor center stands as a continuation of the Original path that Edith Farnsworth took towards the house.

Site Plan Natural Light entry

Public vs Private

Circulation

Site Plan

Process and Development

Exploded axonometric

Farnsworth House Site

04 SERVICE

Transition to New Heights

AS Designer it is our job to SERVICE our community through the manifestations we create. Asking ourselves questions such as can our building increase the quality of life for residents or provide in security for a block The Heights building sits as a residential apartment set within the 1600 block of West Pratt Street in Southwest Baltimore in the Union Square Community.

The goal is to increase an individual’s housing journey after being reintroduced into society after imprisonment. Introducing live/work opportunities on the building first floor,and provided a creative outlet with maker space on the residential floors. This is a the fist part of a master plan to attract tenants and developers to encourage the revitalization of the semi-dilapidated community.

Site Plan

p r o c e s s

Connection to Transitional housing

Conncetion to context

Building height and Facade Relation

Public vs Private

Natural Light entry

Aggregation Mirror

Unit type

05 RESTORE

Harlem Park Restoration

Urban design takes the approach to use architecture to effect people on a larger scale and give the designer a chance to make an impact in the community. In this project the goal is to restore this under appreciated community on the west side of Baltimore city.

Using methods that are seen in successful redevelopment project. The Harlem restoration project takes ideas such as a linear park over route 40 to create common green space for residents of the local area interact.

Rebuilding the relationship between Franklin Square and Harlem Park. Creating a pedestrian focused street to link the existing Harlem Park to the liner park over Route 40. Also introducing new building typology to create an economic birth for the residents of Harlem Park. Redeveloping the blocks where 70% of homes being vacant. Bring in Mixed use, commercial and residential building sit along Franklin St.

HOW DO WE CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF DOWNTOWN BALTIMORE , WHILE TRYING TO GROW THE LOCAL ECONOMY OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD ?

Endless construction 90% of pesdestiarn walkways are under heavy constructions which are a hazerad for cirrculation. The sidewalks are used as hand out spots due to baltimores stup culture

Vacant homes A high number of vacant home lies in the area near route 40.

Out of the entire Harlem park neighborhood this area is holds the least number of residents in the local vicinity Unused green space green spaces in area This area is near the largest unused green space of intervention in the area. Being hidden from the major roads due to it being surrounded by 6 high vacancy blocks.

vacant home Currently in use

Location of Neighborhood to Baltimore city context

Green Space in local Vicinity

City Transportation network

Building Edges

RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INSTITUTIONAL MIXED USE GREEN SPACE

Vacantness in neighborhood

Route 40

Residential forced street

Site Plan of Redeveloped Area

06 Hidden Gardens TRANSFORM

At the end of the day the designers goal is to create a project that is able to transform a space and create an amazing experience Hidden Gardens goals is to create housing that is directed towards the student population in the mount Vernon neighborhood in Baltimore city providing them with the resources need to succeed in college.

Inspired the idea of and elevated Piano Nobile or the noble floor.

The introduction of the of this space is to Provided to a location wear collegians and young Professional can network with each other and the elevated courtyard allows for the introduction of greenery into a urban context. The hidden garden project allows for this unused space to be transformed and utilized as a hub for Mount Vernon

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Rasied Piano Noble

Noble floor On program

Courtyard Subtraction

Natural light

Exploded axonometric

Private vs Public

Amenities Provided in a closes proximity to create a comfortable environment for college students

Site Plan

Detailed Wall section

Thank you -Aaron deroux

Personal Info Name Date of Birth State Contact

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Aaron deRoux June 4th, 1996 Maryland 2023689098

Links aaronderoux@gmail.com https://issuu.com/aaronderoux https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-deroux-/