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adelia K. Joseph Architecture portfolio
About the author: “Architecture is not only about shelter, is only about a very simple enclosure. It should be able to excite you, to calm you, to make you think.� Zaha Hadid
Table of Content Land Yacht Houses............................................................................................. Green Italianate Villa.......................................................................................... Beehive.................................................................................................................. Freehand Drawing and Watercolor ..................................................................
The Land Yacht Houses Project This project was commissioned by Mr. Hinkley of the Art District in Downtown Benton Harbor. The site was once a canal and I wanted to paid tribute to it. I designed one to two bedroom homes in the shape of boats. The structure is timber frame with wood and corrugated metal framing. I wanted the people who lived in the homes to feel like they were on water without bring in water. Therefore, I used a blue bush called lithodora diffusa. They grow up to 12 in and turn sea blue during the summer time. Since, it turns blue during a certain period. I suggested that there could be a festival called “Ocean on land� similar to the cherry blossom in Washington D.C. At the festival, artist could showcase their work. And the front section of the home artist who live in the house could showcase the work in the window.
This section of the house has the versatility to either be a living room for a family or gallery for an artist. It’s all dependent upon the occupant.
South Elevation
East Elevation
North Elevation
This section of the house has the versatility to either be a living room for a family or gallery for an artist. It’s all dependent upon the occupant. The area can be completely closed off.
Floor Plans
Detailed wall section
Building sections showing some features that would be found on a boat. For example, the sprial staircase
Green Italianate Villa This was a building study done to looke at old homes native in Michigan.
North Elevation
East Elevation
Unqiue details of the green Italianate villa
Beehive Project
KENNEDY AVE
The project takes place in Dominica
KINGS LANE
HILLSBOROUGH ST
KENNEDY AVE
KINGS LANE
HILLSBOROUGH ST
DRORY LANE
OLD ST
OLD ST
North Elevation of the Ministry Building
Ministry Building Floor Plans
Free hand drawings and Watercolors
Contact Information: Adelia Joseph kashaj91@gmail.com 301 672 4221