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CONTENTS Haiku Clay Iterations...... 4-5 Abstract Light Boxes...... 6-7 Topography...... 8-9 Algorithmic Processes...... 10-11 Black and White Rough Sketches...... 12-13 Calvino’s Invisible Cities: Beersheba......14-15 Unity In Us: The in Between...... 16-17 Algorithim Final...... 18-19 Bug Habitat...... 20-23 Equine Assisted Therapy Center...... 24-27 Norman Urban Farming Center...... 28-31
CREATOR’S STATEMENT As an aspiring architect, I begin to understand and experience the countless of sleepless nights and the immense amount of projects. Although tiring, I realized this is something I genuinely love and see myself pursuing to create architecture that benefits comunities. My main goal as a student architecture is to give meaning and benefits to a building that will create a sense of community. Although, there are a multitude of builidngs that require improvement, one incident that incredibly inspired me are the destroyed houses in Texas after the winter storm in February 2021. The harsh and freezing weather impacted the lives of many as heating units were broken down, roofs were leaking, dangerous fires were burning down houses, and the overall structure was poor. The tragic storm, reminded me that I design with a purpose and I continue to design with purpose as I grow as a student architect. Throughout my first two years of architecture school, I continue to learn every day about the numerous details and meticulous thought that goes into form, space, and other factors as well. As I continue this journey, I grow invested and amazed at the many possibilities and limitations that we can encounter. Although there are a number of things that I am still learning, I try my best to showcase my understanding through my work.
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Clay Iteration
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HAIKU CLAY ITERATION Instructor: Ted Reed Design Studio I Spring 2021 To understnad the constuction of negative and positive space, this project required us to carve a clay block that represents our original haiku. The haiku I wrote stated “Habitually, Chasing sparks while coveting The blaze of my Flame.” Each spatial carving of the flame represents an inner quality that an individual represents. Fire can be comforting but destructive just like humans therefore the concept of the flame has created a space to freely be ones self.
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ABSTRACT LIGHT BOXES Instructor: Hunter Read Design Studio I Fall 2020 The objective of creating light boxes were made to play with lighting and shadown in an empty space. The assignment was a more creativity based assignment made out of bristol board.
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Topography Model
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THE WEBBED CANYON Instructor: Hunter Read Design Studio I Fall 2020
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The purpose of this project is to learn how topography works in Architecture. We learned about studying area, surroundings, and appearances to learn how land and surroundings can influence a place. This project also introduced site plans, sections, elevation, and perspective drawings.
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Instructor: Ken Marold and Deborah Richards Methods II Spring 2021
3D Ordering Systems: Folding.
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ALGORITHIMS
2D Additive Process in 3-Dimensions
2D Ordering Systems Drawing
The objective of these three algorithims is to engage in exploring and executing processes of digital work that explores abstraction, ordering systems, and design operations. All three operations have developed the thought process of understanding space being developed through different operations to explore and invent architectural space. All algorithims have been developed in Rhino, Sketchup and Illustrator.
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Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong
Rendered Castle Sketch Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong Perspective
As a way to keep students sketching, there are weekly sketching competitions with different themes. The technique shown is an inversion of colors by using whtie pen ink on black sketch paper. The structures I chose to sketch were from my travels to Hong Kong and Thailand.
BLACK AND WHITE ROUGH SKETCHES Studio Sketch Competition Design Studio I Spring 2021
City of Bangkok, Thailand
From this assignment I managed to practice more structural sketching and incorporate different types of materiality.
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Slums Front Elevation View
CALVINO’S INVISIBLE CITIES: BEERSHEBA
Beersheba Front Elevation View
Beersheba is a city filled with capitalism, corruption, and greed. Based on the model the top level is filled with sparkling buildings of beautiful colors with silver and gold accents spread on the floor. However, Beersheba’s secret is in the middle of the Sparkling City where a black hole leads to the slums of the poor who hace to suffer from the selfish elite. The slums have homes that are barely the sizes of the sparkling city buildings. Phone lines hang randomly and houses are practically stacked on top of each other. The top of the model has a curved floor to represent the rich falling apart and revealing its true selfishness and greed.
Sparkling City Perspective View
Instructor: Hunter Read Design Studio I Fall 2020
Site Plans
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Final Model Project Sketches
The in between is a project introduced to create a space for people of different backgrounds. The site is set on the border between the United States and Mexico. The objective is to create a space for these different individuals to implement an environment where skin color, culture, and race are not a reason for individuals to get along with one another. In this space, I incoporated biophilic design by creating an all green glass pavillion where citizens of both sides can enjoy nature and realize everyone is not so different.
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UNITY IN US: THE IN BETWEEN Instructors: Ted Reeds Design II Spring 2021
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Axonometric Diagram
Starting Conditions: Create two 10’ x 10’ planes. Keep in mind that when you fold, fold along the edge and not a vertex. Algorithm: Starting with one plane: Starting Conditions: Using the x- and y-axis as references, begin creating polylines 1 to 3 inches in on an edge of the surface and connect it to the oppo site edge. Create 5 to 10 lines, the lines may stop once they hit another line or they may continue to the edge. Split and rotate each rectangle 90 degrees up or down. Some may be left not rotated if desired. Algorithm: Find area for each plane Roll two dice. Either add or subtract the two numbers together. This number represents the area. Depending on the number you get from your added or subtracted result, follow the conditions below: If the number is 1 ≤ 5: Choose one plane with this area and split in half and rotate 90 degrees. If the number is 5 ≤ 9: Choose one plane with this area and create two vertical polylines and one horizontal polyline. Split and rotate each new piece 90 degrees. If the number is 9 ≤ 20: Choose one plane with this area and create one vertical polyline and two horizontal polylines. Split and rotate each new piece 90 degrees. End Conditions: Extrude each piece between 0.10 and 0.25.
Spatial Qualitites Diagram
Starting with the second plane: Starting Conditions: Create a polyline down the middle of the plane, parallel with the x-axis. Split and fold the plane in half 90 degrees up. Create a polyline down the middle of the folded plane, parallel with the z-axis. Create a polyline parallel to the y-axis on the original horizontal plane. Split and fold the plane in half 90 degrees, away from the structure. Algorithm: For all the vertical planes: If the area is an even number: Create one vertical and two horizontal polylines. Split and fold each piece 90 degrees. If the area is an odd number: Create one horizontal and two vertical polylines. Split and fold each piece 90 degrees. Find the area of all the planes. If the area is less than 3: Create 3-5 horizontal polylines that create varying degrees of area within the plane. Split and consecutively fold the plane up and down to create a stair-step. For the horizontal plane with the largest area: Create one horizontal and one vertical polyline. Split and rotate 90 degrees. Draw four lines that form smaller rectangles and split the rectangles. Fold the small rectangles 90 degrees in either the positive or negative direction. On four rectangles, split them directly in half. Now, take four of the rectangular planes and split the area in half, fold 90 degrees and repeat four more times. End Conditions: Extrude all surfaces between 0.05” and .25”. End Conditions: Place the second folded plane on top of the first folded plane. Do this such that there are no intersecting pieces. Place the entire model on a 10’x10’ plane and add a framework to support the model.
Spatial Qualities Diagram
Interaction Diagram
Enclosed Space
Primary Path
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Circulation Diagram
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The spaces of the design create places for individuals to interact with people and circulation, explore, and develop their own experiences. This project was created through the use of Rhino and Adobe Illustrator.
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ALGORITHIM FINAL Instructors: Ken Marold and Deborah Richards Methods II Spring 2021 Spatial Purposes
This project was created to introduce students to the developments of digital plans, sections, and diagrams. The project demonstrated, uses two combined algorithims through the use of folding.
Approach: This view captures the variety of approaches an individual may take. It reveals that the interior space has enclosures and a variety of levels. People would experience a place that allowed them to be curious as they explored the structure.
Enclosure: The space allows the people to have privacy while still being spacious and airy. The space allows for easy movement. People will feel at ease within this space because it provides security without the stuffiness.
Transition: The people will transition easily throughout the space. The view shows that people can travel in any direction and explore many places. The people will feel free to go where they please.
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Bug Analysis Drawing
BUG HABITAT Shooka Motamedi Design III Fall 2021 The bug project was introduced as a three-part assignment with compositions including a 2D hand-drawn board, a mechanical demonstration of the bug, and a final creation of its habitat. This project addresses the needs of the bug and what we can design to address the bug’s necessities. The habitat uses leaf-like pieces to create a manipulation of light into the pockets of darkness where the bug can lay eggs, rest, or hibernate.
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Highest Elevation SITE PLAN
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Site Analysis
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Noise Analysis Lowest Elevation
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Located in Norman, when coming upon this site, you feel an abundance of emotions. The moment you approach this site, you feel the empty space and a sense of peace. There are sounds of nature and civilians outsite of the site and the area is easy to walk on. The land does December Winds June Winds not have steep October drops which Windsensures that visitors will have a safer experience. With the multitude of of trees and ponds surrounding the site, it allows individuals to interact with nature and enjoy its presence. SW
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1. Parking & Drop-off Entrance 2. Lobby & Reception 3. Main Office 4. Small Archive 5. Storage Closet 6. Kitchen 7. Restroom 8. Private Lookout 9. Washing Station 10. Brushing and Tacking 11. Equipment and Food Storage 12. Horse Stables 13. Riding Area 14. Rampings
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EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY CENTER The purpose of this design upholds a special meaning that takes advantage of the space to help ADA individuals. Upon approaching the structre, there is welcoming and grand entrance that guides individuals through the human spaces, transitioning easily to the horse spaces. The structure is created through an additive and subtractive process of the terain to balance out the horse stables and riding area. The human space begins at a very slight tilt to compliment the natural slope of the terrain for ADA individuals. As the human space transitions to the horse spaces, there is a ramping system that leads into the riding area. Respectfully, the ramp guides the individual to the horse stables to give the ADA individual an upclose experience with the horses and gain a meaningful moment with the horses as they spend their time at the equien therapy center. The roof of the structure includes skylights to emmulate natural lighting throughout the structure and provide natural warmth. Overall, the structure takes advantage of the site and its natural terrain to provide a welcoming and inclusive space for individuas of all kinds, alwhile providing a space that creates a connection between nature and its calming presence.
CROSS SECTION
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SITE ANALYSIS Located in Norman, when coming upon this site, you feel an abundance of emotions. The moment you approach this site, you feel the empty space and a sense of peace. There are sounds of nature and civilians outsite of the site and the area is easy to walk on. The land does not have steep drops which ensures that visitors will have a safer experience. With the multitude of of trees and ponds surrounding the site, it allows individuals to interact with nature and enjoy its presence. Allison Zhang ARCH 2356
EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY CENTER Allison Zhang ARCH 2356
Shooka Motamedi Design III Fall 2021
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The Norman Equine Assisted Therapy Center was created to serve ADA individuals in giving them experiences while creating a center that is accessible.
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WIith food insecurity on the rise and land availabitity decreasing, there is a need for urban farms and the introduction of gardening. The Norman Urban Farming Centers sits on W Main St. and S Santa Fe Ave. in downtown Norman. The center is a nulti-use educational building where individuals can learn how to garden and interact with nature.
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The urban farm implements heavy biophilic design where individuals can experience a connection with nature and realize the purpose of interacting with plants.
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FACADE ANALYSIS 1. RECEPTION 2. CAFE 3. KITCHEN 4. EVENT CENTER/GALLERY 5. COURTYARD 6. RESTROOM 7. CLASSROOM 8. DOUBLE HEIGHT DRONE SPACE 9. ELEVATOR 1. GREEN ROOF
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