FIRST-FOURTH YEAR PORTFOLIO by alli zhang

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A RC H I TE C T U RE U N D E R G R A D UAT E

PORT FO LIO

A L L ISON ZHA NG

A L L I S O N Z HA N G FOURTH YEAR ARCHITECTURE STUDENT

Hello th e re! M y n a m e i s Al l i s o n Zh a n g a n d I w as born and rais ed i n Tulsa, Oklah o m a . M y i n te r e s t a n a r c h i te c tu r e s te m s f rom m y t rav el s t o Hon g Kon g , Th a i l a n d , J a p a n , a n d M a c a u w h e r e I obs erv ed t he diff erent bu ilt e n viro n m e n ts . Wi th th a t i n te r e s t, I a m c u rrent l y purs ui ng a Bache lo rs o f A r c h i te c tu r e a t th e U n i v e r s ti y o f Oklahom a. A s I C ont i nue my jo u rne y as a n a r c h i te c tu r e s tu d e n t, I a m c h a l l enged w i t h t he t as k of de sign in g sol u ti o n s th r o u g h m o d e r n te c h n i q u e s and s us t ainabilit y.

A L L I S O N

Z H A N G FOURTH YEAR ARCHITECTURE STUDENT

P R O F I L E

C O N TA C T 2932 Short Stop Way, Norman, OK, 73071 (918) 403-9858 allisonzhang28@gmail.com

SKILLS

Meticulous, detail-oriented, and strong-willed, fourth-year architecture student with the goal of designing architectural solutions for humanitarian crises and collaborating with non-profit organizations. Also, a well-rounded worker who likes to contribute on mixed-use projects. Currently, seeking an internship opportunity at an architecture firm to expand my skills, gain more experience, and challenge me to grow throughout my career.

C L U B S & O R G A N I Z AT I O N S

A D V A N C E D

American Institute of Architecture Students | Secretary

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Recording all meeting minutes and managing important documents within AIAS executive. Creating mixers and events that are collaborative and resourceful for all students of the Gibbs College of Architecture Forming a safe space and strong student-faculty relationships to promote a healthy studio culture

Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Inc.

| Social Chair

APRIL 2022 - PRESENT

BACHELORS Unive rs it y of Ok lahoma B. ARCH Augus t 2020 - PR E S E NT

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Creating a community on campus through scholarship, service, sisterhood,

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leadership, and multiculturalism Fostering a better environment on campus through social events and mixers

Vietnamese Student Association | Family Leader 2020 - PRESENT

D I P L O M A Union High Sc hool High Sc hool Diplom a Augus t 2017- Marc h 2 0 2 0

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Planning events to foster a supportive and encouraging Asian American

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community on campus Promoting diversity on campus through educational seminars and cultural activities

JOB EXPERIENCE SUMMER

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SERVER | 2020-2021

H E A LT H FA C I L I T I E S G R O U P ( H F G )

B - W O N K O R E A N R E S TA U R A N T

Interned at Health Facilities Group and become more involved in

Worked as a waitress at a small Korean restaurant where I

Healthcare Architecture. Gained a deeper understanding about

had to balance multiple rolls at once. I was in charge of being

working with different clients and forming relationships. My time here

the host, bust-girl, and cashier, all while serving costumers

was a good introduction to architecture in the field compared to school.

their food. Earned a higher position and managed to train

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other workers.

Went on frequent construction site visits, drafted hospital plans in revit, developed life safety plans, and lab designs.

PROLOGUE

Buildings are not abstract, meaningless constructions, or aesthetic compositions, they are extensions and shelters of our bodies, memories, identities, and minds. Consequently, architecture arises from existentially true confrontations,experiences, recollections, and aspirations.

- Juhani Pallasmaav

CONTENTS

VE R DE HAV E N

DU O A PA RTM E NT S

ROW C A F E

GREEN SEQUENCE

NORMAN EQUEST RIAN CENT E R

REDESIG N ING NORMAN

BL ACK & WHIT E SK ETCHES

A c a d e m i c : S u p p o r t i v e H o u s i n g l o c a t e d i n D a l l a s , Te x a s

Academic: Infill Housing located in Oklahoma City

Academic: Lake Thunderbird Boathouse Cafe

Ac a dem ic: C om munit y Urb an Far m ing C enter

Ac a dem ic: E quine Assiste d Therapy C enter

Ac a dem ic: Nor ma Urb an Sp a ce

Ac a dem ic: Sketching

V E R D E HAV E N

Inst r uc tor : A l an Mor i ng D es ig n Stu di o V I I Fa l l 2 0 2 3

Vickery Meadow is envisioned as a welcoming neighborhood that embraces cultural diversity and provides opportunity for area residents through educational enrichment, job training and business support. Due to the diverse community including the Myanmar refugees, the design takes advantage of the ground floor by introducing multiple retail spaces such as a florist shop and a dance studio to practice and introduce cultural dance lessons. With the goal of practicing sustainable design, the integration of mass timber, rain gardens, and green roofs exemplifies a commitment to the Committee on the Environment’s (COTE) Top Ten measures. The use of mass timber and CLT aligns with the principle of “Design for Integration,” and “Design for Resources,” promoting the responsible use of resources and reducing carbon footprints. The warmth and aesthetic appeal of mass timber contribute to “Design for well-being,” reflecting human wellbeing and comfort. The use of aluminum metal paneling embraces “Design for Economy,” with the material being affordable and easy to install on-site.

Sam Tasby Middle School

Site Area

U.S 75

Vickery Park Branch Library

White Rock Creek Trail

Green

ville

Ave

Park Ln

U.S 75

8:00 AM

Main Roads

White Rock Creek

Park Ln Station

Commercial Areas

SoPac Trail

Greenspace

Pedestrian Circulation

Pedestrian Foot Traffic

Residential Areas

Vehicular Circulation

Access available to homeless to convene around site and local

U.S 75 Highway

businesses

Alternative Circulation Summer

40%

36.2%

35%

31.6%

28.5%

30% 25% 20% 15%

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

1/16” = 1’-0”

17 and Below

18-34

35-64

65+ 4:00 PM

W Asian/Pacific Islander 11%

5:24 AM

7:34 PM

3.7%

5% 0%

June 20 Summer Solstice

BROOKS BOWLWARE ASSIGNMENT 1B_Multi=Module Design

PROJECT NUMBER 1B DATE 9/8/2023 DRAWN BY BB

SCALE

10%

Other 2.4%

Native American 0.7%

White 13.2%

7:30 AM

5:20 PM

December 21 Winter Solstice

Black 22.8%

4:00 PM

Hispanic 41%

The Vickery Meadow neighborhood is more ethnically diverse than Dallas as a whole. Survey studies have shown a decline of White individuals from 58% to 43% and Hispanics declined from 54% to 41% since 2000. The AfricanAmerican portion grew from 18% to 20%. The area has seen a higher portion of Asian individuals, increasing from 1% to 11% since 2000 with an influx of Myanmar refugees. The site has potential for open spaces and plazas. There are a number of ethnic businesses and markets however the neighborhood lacks proper resources for some of these ethnic groups. Site visits have shown a number of transient individuals exposed to harsh daylight and lack of public seating.

Site Analysis

Fair Oaks Park

Space Syntax Massing Study

Concept Development for Community

RESPECT FOR NEIGHBORS

COMMUNITY SPACES

GIVING BACK TO COMMUNITY

INTEGRATING GREENSPACE FOR WATER, NATURE, & COMMUNITY

Approach: A sensory garden welcomes visitors and residents as it sits in the center of the parking community center and retail spaces.

g lot. A green plaza with permeable surfaces and public seating greets visitors as they approach the

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0’0

15’ SETBACK

EMERGENCY GAS

15' 1"

TRANSFORMER

10’ SETBACK

CROSS ACCESS EASEMENT

RECYCLE & GARBAGE ACCESS

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9’0

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8’0

7’0

+578' 0"

ADA

Jack in the Box

+579' 0"

DN +578' 0"

8.33% UP

+579' 0"

8.33% UP

+579' 0"

+580' 0"

ADA UP +580' 0"

DROP-OFF

+580' 0" +580' 0"

+577' 0"

+580' 0"

12’

15’ SETBACK PRIVATE & SERVICE ENTRY

Park Ln

Site Plan: The existing retention pond is regraded into a sensory rain garden that sits in the center connection with nature while providing greenspace in an area surounded by pavement. Native p

SITE PLAN 12

1" = 20'-0"

Vickery Baptist Church

Vickery Park Branch Library

10’ SETBACK

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WATER INLET

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WATER INLET

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SENSORY RAIN GARDEN WATER INLET

24’

VEHICLE EXIT

10’ SETBACK

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VEHICLE ACCESS

r of the parking lot and drop-off. The placement of the garden allows visitors to gain an immediate plants are added to the sensory garden to help restore the native ecology of the site.

Floor Plans: Level One & Level Two

4 A106

A108

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REF.

Trash and Recycle

Laundry UP

Electric Data

Fire Suppression

REF.

14 REF.

14. 13.

REF.

DW REF.

12 11 Open to Below

2 A107

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9 8

Community Space

Balcony

7 6 5 4 Community Terrace

3 1 1 A108

1 A108

1 A112 A106

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2 A108

Trash & Recycle

REF.

Laundry

Data

REF.

Electric Fire Suppression

REF.

14 13

REF.

12 11 10 2 A112

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9 8

Community Space

Balcony

7 6

Community Terrace

5 4 3 1

1 A112

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Electric

Data

Fire Suppression

REF.

265

BATHROOM

REF.

94 SF

Trash & Recycle

REF.

Laundry

2 A108

14. 14 2

8 Balcony

7 6 5

13. 13 Community Space

Balcony

12 11

2 1 A107 A112

Community Terrace

2 A107

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UNIT TYPE A1 - TYPICAL UNIT 1/8" = 1'-0"

4 8

Balcony

Community Space

3 7

1 DN

1 A108

A108

4 2 A108

3 1 1

A108

1/16" = 1'-0"

1 A108

1 A112

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REF.

A108

REF. EXHAUST

DRAINAGE

2% SLOPE

RETRO DRAIN

REF.

PEBBLE PERIMETER INTERVENTION

REF.

GREEN ROOF SPACES

DW REF.

SEDUM MAT

DRAINAGE

UNIT TYPE A2 1/8" = 1'-0"

2% SLOPE

2 A107

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DRAINAGE 2% SLOPE

Balcony

N SEDUM MAT

1 A108

15 2

ROOF

1/16" = 1'-0"

262 240 SF

LIVING ROOM

1 A107

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2 A107

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KITCHEN

2 A107

263

Fire Suppression

653 150 SF

Electric Data

15 10

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261

MECH

16 11

18 SF COAT CLOSET

Trash & Recycle

Laundry

1217

20 SF

REF.

Level Three & Four and Roof PLan

4 A106

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UNIT TYPE A3 1/8" = 1'-0"

Elevations

E-W Elevation

N-S Elevation

Wall Section A Roof: R-34, STC: 55 PRE-FINISHED FLASHING 2 X 4 WOOD STUD CAMP 2" SEDUM & GRAVEL MIX 1/2" EPDM ROOFING MEMBRANE R-0.33

SLOPE DN MIN. 5%

6" SLOPED RIGID INSULATION FOR DRAINAGE R-39 STEEL SUPPORT ANGLE FOR CLT ROOF PANEL EXPOSED 5-PLY CLT ROOF PANEL R-8.6

ROOF 639' - 0"

The wall section design is compo CLT flooring and metal stud wal units and community spaces ha exposed CLT ceilings, creating a and welcoming environment. C used for its strength in supporting spans and multistory buildings. D the project being supportive ho white metal paneling is used on exterior facade because it has light weight and effective properties. The white c also create less heat gain and a uplifting environment. Light gree paneling are placed in the com spaces to emphasize biophilic connection on the fac embracing the green spaces.

L4 627' - 0"

L2 603' - 0"

WOODEN WINDOW HEAD

12' - 0"

Exterior Balcony: R-23.8 / STC: 55 Fire Rating: 1.5-Hour 2" RIGID INSULATION

DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS WITH LOW E -GLAZING U-0.18

BLOCKING ALUMINUM BATTENS WOOD SIDING THROUGH WALL FLASHING

WOODEN WINDOW SILL

Finish Floor: R-20.02 / STC: 55 Fire Rating: 1.5-Hour

L1 591' - 0"

L1 591' - 0" Exterior Wall: R-25, STC: 55 Fire Rating: 2-Hour

1" HARDWOOD FINISHED FLOOR R-0.71

15' - 4 1/4"

3" GYP-CRETE R-0.63

SPACE FOR MEP

5/8" GYPSUM SHEATHING R-0.25 VAPOR RETARDER R-.006 ECO BATT INSULATION R-11 5/8" GYPSUM SHEATHING R-0.25 1" RIGID INSULATION R-6.5 1 1/2" METAL FURRING 5MM COMPOSITE METAL PANEL

3/4" ACOUSTI-MAT R-0.78, STC-51

STEEL BRACKET CONNECTION

1 1/2" RIGID INSULATION R-9.3

8.5 X 16.5 GLUELAM BEAM 3 5/8" STEEL PLATE

5-PLY CLT R-8.6, STC: 41

14 X 14 GLULAM COLUMN BEYOND

Z-FURRING #14 FASTENERS WITH NEOPRENE WASHERS "PCT" EXTRUSION SHOP ATTACHED TO TOP "PF: EXT. "PF EXTRUSION BEDDED IN SEALANT @ BOTTOM OF PANEL

LANDSCAPE BED CORTEN EDGE

GROUND FLOOR 575' - 0"

GROUND FLOOR 575' - 0" 4" CONCRETE SLAB CONCRETE GRADE BEAM

2" XPS R-10 Rigid Insulation

8 #5 CONTINIUOUS REBAR CONCRETE PIER

EXTERIOR WALL SECTION 3/8" = 1'-0"

Elevation 1 - a 3/8" = 1'-0"

DEMISING WALL 1/2" = 1'-0"

Demising W R-11.93 / ST Fire Rating

3 5/8" STEEL

2 LAYER 5/ R-0.5

3-5/8" FIBER R-11

1" AIR CAV R-0.18

5/8" GYPSU R-0.25

ED FLOOR R-0.71

GYP-CRETE R-0.63

OUSTI-MAT 78, STC-51

SULATION R-9.3

5-PLY CLT .6, STC: 41

Knuckle Model

or: STC: 55 g: 1.5-Hour

STRUCTURE AND CONNECTION DETAILS

Materials and Resources

14" x 14" SUPPLY GLULAM COLUMN

12" x 14" RECTANGULAR DUCT

12" x 12" SUPPLY DIFFUSER INTENSIVE GREEN ROOF R-24 STC: 55

Demising Wall: R-11.93 / STC: 55 Fire Rating: 1-Hour 3 5/8" STEEL TOP PLATE 2 LAYER 5/8" GYPSUM SHEATHING R-0.5 3-5/8" FIBERGLASS INSULATION R-11 1" AIR CAVITY R-0.18 5/8" GYPSUM SHEATHING R-0.25

HYDROTECH 2" SEDUM, 4" SUBSTRATE, FILTER LAYER, 2" DRAINAGE MAT, PROTECTION MAT, 1/2" EPDM WATERPROOF MEMBRANE, 6" RIGID SLOPED INSULATION, VAPOR CONTROL LAYER, 1" PLYWOOD FURRING, 5-PLY CLT DESIGN FOR WELL-BEING AND ENERGY AS GREEN ROOFS NATURALY COOL THE BUILDING, LOWERING ENERGY COSTS. DESIGN FOR ECOLOGY AS THE GREEN ROOF CONTAIN NATIVE PLANTS TO ENCOURAGE TO NATIVE ANIMALS ON THE SITE.

WALL

VERTICAL WOOD LOUVERS FORTINA B+N INDUSTRIES

F ROO- 0" ' 639

ical han L4ec -0"0" M ' 652'7-

ical han L3ec -0"0" M ' 6401'5-

ALUMINUM CLADDING EXTRUSIONS WRAPPED IN NON-PVC FILM FINISH: TA-033 BAMBOO M 10 YEAR WARRANTY,

ROOF 639' - 0"

SHADING DEVICE ON WEST FACE TO MINIMIZE HEATING. DESIGN FOR WELL-BEING BY MAINTAING HEALTH AND COMFORT OF RESIDENTS. LOUVERS CAN BE ADJUSTED TO MANIPULATE THE AMOUNT OF DAYLIGHT. ALUMINUM METAL PANEL FACADE R-25, STC: 55 LONGBOARD PRODUCTS

L4 627' - 0"

L2 603' - 0"

L1 591' - 0"

5MM COMPOSITE ALUMINUM METAL PANEL, 1 1/2" METAL FURRING, 1" RIGID INSULATION, VAPOR RETARDER, 5/8" GYP PRODUCTS ARE TESTED TO MEET OR EXCEED ASTM E2768-11 AND ACHIEVE CLASS 1 FIRE RATINGS. PRODUCTS ARE TESTED TO MEET OR EXCEED EN 13501-1 STANDARDS TO ACHIEVE CLASS A2-S1, D0 FIRE RATINGS. 15-20 YEAR WARRANTY NO CAULKING OR GLUE REQUIRED FOR PRODUCT 100% RECYCLABLE, EXTRUSION DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY PLASTIC ELEMENTS DESIGN FOR RESOURCES SINCE ALUMINUM IS LIGHTWEIGHT, ECONOMICAL , AND LONG-LASTING LOW LABOR AND EASY INSTALLATION FOR LOW-COST.

DOUBLE PANE STOREFRONT GLAZING R-4.2, STC: 34, U-VALUE: 0.25 CASCADIA WINDOWS & DOORS DOUBLE PANE GLASS WITH TRISEAL SUPER SPACER (90% ARGON FILLING) LOW-VOC STANDARD & CUSTOM COLORS EXCEED AAMA 625 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA, 100%-250% IMPROVED THERMAL PERFORMANCE, MODELLED LIFESPAN OF 50-80 YEARS, WATER-RESISTANT RATING 15 PSF, LBC RED-LIST FREE DESIGN FOR WELL-BEING BY MAXIMIZING GLAZING AND ALLOCATING MORE DAYLIGHT INTO DARK INTERIOR SPACES.

GROUND FLOOR 575' - 0"

CLT FLOOR SYSTEM R-20.2 STC:55 1/2" FLOOR FINISH HARDWOOD, 3" GYP-CRETE (MANU. MAXXON), 3/4" ACOUSTI-MAT (MAXXON), 1 1/2" RIGID INSULATION, 5-PLY CLT PANEL MANUFACTURER: MAXXON FIRE TEST, 1 Hour - UL Design Nos. Gypsum board screwed direct - L501, L503, L506, L507, L509, L512, L519, L522, L537, L557; Resilient channel - L502, L513, L514, L515, L523, L535; 2 Layers gypsum board w/ resilient channel L517, L532; Acoustical ceiling - L001, L003, L004, L206, L525; DESIGN FOR INTEGRATION BY BRINGING MASS TIMBER INTO THE DESIGN. DESIGN FOR ECOLOGY BY INTRODUCING WOOD INTO DESIGN TO DECREASE CO2 EMISSIONS. DESIGN FOR RESOURCES BY REDUCING USE OF INTERIOR FINISHES AND LEAVING CLT FLOOR EXPOSED.

Life Cycle & Cost Analysis

Total SF of Floors, Roofs, and Pavement:

Structure Type:

Structure Adjustment:

Exterior Wall Construction Type: LF Cost Adjustment:

Total Cost Adjustment: Total: Total SF of Floors, Roofs, and Pavement:

Overall StructureCost: Type: Structure Adjustment: Cost/SF Exterior Wall Construction Type: General Conditions LF Cost Adjustment: Overhead Profit Total Cost Adjustment: Contingency Total: Overall Cost Overall Cost: Cost/SF General Conditions Overhead Profit Contingency Overall Cost

Total SF of Floors, Roofs, and Pavement: Structure Type: Structure Adjustment: Exterior Wall Construction Type: 95, 859 sqft. , 30,657 sqft, 16,500 sqft. LF Cost Adjustment:

95, 859 sqft. , 30,657 Mass Timber & Asph $15.00, $15.00 Metal Paneling 420, 750

Total Cost Adjustment: $15.00, $15.00 Total: Metal Paneling

$223.00, $21,395,728.80

Overall $223.00, Cost: Cost/SF $21,395,728.80 General Conditions Overhead 95, 859 sqft. , 30,657 sqft, 16,500 sqft. Profit $28,347,739.80 Mass Timber & Asphalt Contingency $15.00,$224.06 $15.00 Overall Cost

$28,347,739.80 $224.06 $2,267,819.18 $2,267,819.18 $850,432.19 $1,417,386.99 $32,883,378.17

Mass Timber & Asphalt 420, 750

Metal $2,267,819.18 Paneling 420, 750 $2,267,819.18

$850,432.19

$223.00, $1,417,386.99 $21,395,728.80

$32,883,378.17

$28,347,739.80 $224.06 $2,267,819.18 $2,267,819.18 $850,432.19 $1,417,386.99 $32,883,378.17

E-W ELEVATION

SOLAR PANELS

SENSORY GARDEN

Roof contains about 48 solar panels to ensure all residents have constant hot water.

Activates all 5 senses of human body. Provides biophilic connection and awareness of surrounding.

EXTENSIVE GREEN ROOF

TEMPERED SKYLIGHT

Biophilic element and open space for residents. Naturally cools building and lowers energy costs.

WOODEN SLATS

Provides natural light into darker interior spaces.

Provides shading from sun and joint support allows residents to adjust daylight accordingly. Wood provides acoustical value.

COURTARD Serves as a a biophilic connection and a community garden for residents to grow herbs and vegetables. Provides natural light.

WOODEN LOUVERS Vertical louvers placed on south face. Provides shading from harsh sun and adds acoustical element.

GREEN INLET Maintains stormwater runoff through overflow drain inlet. Native and water dependent plants for biophilic connection.

STREET TREE

Enhances walkin reducing heat. A to nature and so Sequesters carb erosion control.

Sustainability: Multiple sustainable strategies are implemented to combat stormwater managemen contributes to a healthy environment by regulating indoor relative humidity and storing carbon. Ma

ng environment Allows connection ocial strengthening. bon and helps with

N-S ELEVATION

PERMEABLE PAVEMENT Allows water to soak into ground and replenish water stored undeground. Reduces stormwater runoff and pollutants. Linear green spaces provide a biophilic connection while maintaining stormwater runoff.

street stormwater runoff

infiltration overflow outlet to storm sewer

nt, passive cooling, and managing the building’s energy loads. The use of a mass timber structure ass timber also has acoustical value and its warm aesthetic contributes to occupant comfort.

PERSPECTIVE RENDER

DU O A PA RT M E N T S

Inst r uc tor : Amb e r S ar mi e nto D es ig n Stu di o V I Spr ing 2 0 2 3

Located in the developing center of Midtown Oklahoma City, this infill-housing project strives to bring nature into the building by using methods of biophilic design through hanging plants and vertical east facing green walls. The project sits between two significantly different buildings with the Townhouse and Dual House neighboring the site. Upon entry, the project greets the residents with the sight of an artificial green wall. Above the residential entry is a skylight that filters in light, creating a vertical light well.

Visitors of the cafe are immediately greeted by hanging plants and succulents that line along the wall on wooden slats for multi-sensory and acoustical value. The textured brick facades and floor to ceiling windows frame a residential lounge that ramps up a private courtyard. The second level floor provides the residents with a rooftop garden, featuring an interactive moment with hanging vines through the use of a metal trellis.

Site Analysis

Elev.1210

Property Line

Heavenly Bamboo

Adam’s Needle

Procky Pear

Golden Bamboo

Blue Sprice

Site Section

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Tackling the site:

The 12 foot elevation difference brought on the challenge of maintaining accessibility, circulation, and comfort within a 40’ lot.

Sketches

The site has a dramatic drop of 12 feet, allowing the second story of the street level to be the first story the alley level.

Based on my site analyses, the Townhouse and the Duo House (two houses next to the site), cast major shadows on the site, minimizing daylight into the interior spaces. In order to bring in more light, the design is split into three primary green spaces. A vertical light well with floor to ceiling glazing is designed to maximize southern exposure. An accessible ramped courtyard is located on the second floor, gaining minimal western light. A metal trellis and garden is located on the third floor, allowing sun exposure and biophilic connection for the residents.

Street Level Plan

1” = 8’

Alley Level Plan

+1222’

T2 +1222’

+1222’

+1221’ up

+1220’

+1222’ dn

COAT CLOSET

+1219’

Second Level Plan

open to below

+1237’

COAT CLOSET

Approach Street Level of the building has floor to ceiling glazing which provides eyes on the street, enforcing more safety for visitors and residents. Cafe sreetfront encourages visitors to enter the cafe meanwhile the residential entry is set back an extra 5’, allowing privacy for the residents.

Courtyard Rendering Green Balcony brought in biophilic elements for residents and allocate more light into intimate spaces of the building. Greenspaces also encouraged for rainwater harvesting through rainwater collection system from the roof.

R OW C A F E

Inst r uc tor : Wand a Katj a L i eb e r man D es ig n Stu di o V Fa l l 2 0 2 2

Located about ten minutes east of Norman, Oklahoma, Lake Thunderbird has served as a water source for the residents of Norman, Moore, and Edmond. However Lake Thunderbird has developed the name Lake “Dirtybird” due to its heavy sediment impairment. This impairment is due to erosion from the shoreline and watershed. Lake Thunderbird is also filled with native plants, wildlife, beaches, and trash. The poor conditions are a result of poor treatment from visitors and lack of maintenance. Utilizing what the lake has to offer, a boathouse cafe is designed to provide visitors with a calming experience regardless of disability. With open access to water, a boathouse is designed to allow visitors to learn boat lessons or rent a canoe for canoing on the lake. The boardwalk acts as a primary stem, linking the Cafe and Boathouse. The boardwalk is accessible, ramping along the natural topography of the site. Terraced steps are also graded to create public seating to admire the views of the site and encourage public interaction.

Sketches

Design Process A series of sketches, study models, and diagrams were made to focus on the site’s topography and landscape design. The experience of the visitors were important to consider, so they have access to biophilia and serene views.

1046’

1045’ 1043’

Building Section A

1/8” = 1’0”

ING SECTION B

1041’

Building Section BA BUILDING SECTION

1043’

1045’

1043’

0”

1”

2”

3”

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8’

16’

24’

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1048’

1045’ 1045’ 1044’ 1043’ 1042’ 1041’ 1040’ WL

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24’

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Site Plan

1048’

3.3 %

1045’

4 1.

5. 14. 12.

1043’

2. 6.

16. 17

19. 18.

10.

1/16” = 1’0”

Roof Inspiration

Structural Diagram STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM

FLITCH BEAMAS Flitch Beams GLULAM PRIMARY BEAMS Glulam Primary Beams

GLULAM COLUMNS Glulam Columns

Roof inspired by motion of rowing

- Chinese Scaleseed Sedge - Beardless Wildrye - Cherokee Sedge - Pennyroyal non-invasive plants native to site

Erosion Medigation

Erosion control through the use of vegetative buffers and retaining walls

Physical Model

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With food insecurity on the rise and land availability decreasing, there is a need for urban farms and an increase in With food insecurity on the Urban rise and land availability decreasing, there St. is aand need for urban and increase Norman. in gardening. The Norman Farming Center sits on West Main South Santa farms Fe Ave. of an downtown The gardening. The Norman Urban Farming Center sits on West Main St. and South Santa Fe Ave. of downtown Norman. The center is a multi-use educational building comprised of three significant green-spaces. These particular spaces allows center is a multi-use educational building of three significant green-spaces. These particular spaces allows individuals to learn how to garden and comprised interact with nature. individuals to learn how to garden and interact with nature.

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1. Reception 2. Cafe 3. Kitchen 4. Event Center 5. Courtyard 6. Restroom 7. Classroom 8. Elevator 9. Outdoor Garden

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Second Floor Plan

1. Green Roof 2. Research Lab 3. Hydroponic Demo Space 4. Private Restrooms 4.

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Ground Floor Plan

Roof Level Plan

1. Greenhouse Roof 2. Extensive Green Roof Spaces 1.

Facade Analysis

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FACADE ANALYSIS

VERTICAL WOODEN LOUVER SYSTEM TO PROTECT SOUTH GLAZING FROM OVER HEATING

HORIZONTAL WOODEN LOUVERS TO PROTECT SOUTH GLAZING

HEAVY TIMBER STRUCTURE

DESERT TAN BRICKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH SURROUNDING BUILDINGS

STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM

EVENLY PLACED BEAMS FOR EXTRA SUPPORT

DOUBLE BEAM GRID

GRID SYSTEM

Structural Diagram

ROOF FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

EVENLY PLACED BEAMS FOR EXTRA SUPPORT

TIMBER COLUMNS

GROUND FLOOR

Classroom Perspective

Garden Perspective

Greenhouse Render

N O R M A N E Q U E S T R IA N C E N T E R

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The purpose of this design upholds a special meaning to help ADA individuals. Upon approach, there is a welcoming and grand entrance that guides individuals through the human spaces. As the human space transitions to the horse spaces, there is a ramping system that leads into the riding area.

The structure is created through an additive and subtractive process of the terain to balance out the horse stables and riding area.

The roof of the structure includes skylights to emmulate natural lighting throughout the structure and provide natural warmth.

Respectfully, the ramp guides the individual to the horse stables to give visitors an upclose and meaningful experience with the horses.

Overall, the structure takes advantage of the site and its natural terrain to provide a welcoming and inclusive space for individuas of all kinds.

Site Analysis

Existing Facilities

Site Drainage

Sound Analysis

8 am

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Vegetation

High and Low Elevation

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Site Plan

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1. Drop-off Entry 2. Main Entry 3. Lobby & Reception 4. Main Office 5. Small Archive 6. Storage Closet 7. Kitchen 8. Restroom 9. Private Lookout 10. Washing Station 11. Brushing & Tacking 12. Riding Equip. & Food Storage 13 Horse Stables 14. Riding Field 15. Rampings

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Perspective Render

Approach Perspective

Site Plan

Persepective View

Approach Perspective

Elevation

Commercial: 53,500 sqft Housing: 133,700 sqft

98’ Sprout’s Parking Lot

Existing Street Section

Commercial: 47,500 sqft Housing: 114,900 sqft

Commercial: 48,000 sqft Housing: 38,500 sqft

Streetscape Axon

Commercial: 81,500 sqft Housing: 142,000 sqft

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NORMAN Proposed Masterplan REIMAGINED

06 7’ Sidewalk

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13.75’ One-way Road

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Proposed Street Section

115’ Firestone Parking Lot

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Mixed-use Building

Sidewalk

On-street Parking

Bike Lane

Travel Lane

Transit Lane

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Mixed-use Building

Lot Isometric Diagram

Proposed Utilization

Parking FootPrint: 38,000 sqft Overall: 114,000 sqft

FootPrint: 38,000 sqft Overall: 114,000 sqft

Housing & Mixed Use

FootPrint: 45,700 sqft Overall: 126,400 sqft

Commercial: 39,000 sqft Housing: 78,000 sqft

Commercial: 42,000 sqft Housing: 111,900 sqft

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PARKING GARAGE: Limits big open parking lots and promotes walkability

Proposed Masterplan Proposed Masterplan

VE FACADE: an incentive buildings with mmercial businesses n to the public townhouses above esidential use

Walkable Roof Space

Flat Roof

Interactive Greenspaces

Apartment Buildings

Active Facade Windows

Commercial Buildings

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WIDE SIDEWALKS Minimum width 10’ allowing more interaction and safety GREENSPACE Urban incentive for ventures that allocate areas for public use through parks and courtyards

Rendered Castle Sketch

BLACK AND As a way to keep students sketching, there are weekly WHITE SKETCHES sketching competitions

BLACK AND WHITE ROUGH SKETCHES with different themes. The Stu di o Ske tch C omp e t it i on technique shown is an D eofs i gcolors n I by using inversion whtie pen ink on black sketch Spr i ng 2 0 2 1 paper. The structures I chose to sketch were from my travels to Hong Kong and Thailand.

Studio Sketch Competition Design Studio I Spring 2021

From this assignment I managed to practice more As a way to keep students sketching, Design studio offered weekly sketching structural sketching and competitions with different themes. incorporate different types of The technique shown is an inversion of colors by using white pen ink on black paper. materiality. The structures chosen to sketch were drawn from my travels to Hong Kong and Thailand.

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City of Bangkok, Thailand

Tsim ShaSha Tsui inTsui Hong Kong Perspective Tsim Perspective

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Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong

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