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
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IMAGINE
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Triptychs Gallery
The Sentinel
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Harlem Park Restoration
Hidden Gardens
RESTORE
TRANSFORM
01 Analyze
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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The Gateway
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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.
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Connection to Transitional housing
Conncetion to context
Building height and Facade Relation
Public vs Private
Natural Light entry
Aggregation Mirror
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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
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Exploded axonometric
Private vs Public
Amenities Provided in a closes proximity to create a comfortable environment for college students
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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-/