ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO Alyssa Menolascino 2014-2017
CONTENTS
Undergraduate Work
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Graduate Work
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
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KICKAPOO STATE PARK OAKWOOD, IL
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AN ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCE SPACE
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Site Plan
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Materials within a structure can be viewed as either contrasting or unified. Even so, materials chosen for a project may be contrasting in texture and color but when combined,create a unified space. A material change can have a large impact on the viewer’s experience. As seen in this design project, the walking path is made from concrete but once inside the structure the material being walked on is oak. Material changes like this one, allow the viewers to subconsciously confirm that they are experiencing a new space. The oak flooring covers the extents of the building as well as the outdoor deck space. Although subtle, material changes can alter a feeling while still maintaining a unique relationship. The line if differentiation between unification and distinction are somewhat blurred making it difficult to say where a specific design would fall in these two categories. In this case, the distinction of materials and the way they’re used defines form and design.
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Ground Floor Plan
Lobby Entrance
Performance Space Section
Building Approach
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02.
A BOUTIQUE HOTEL
BARCELONA, SPAIN
Barcelona is currently one of the most traveled to destinations in the world. With the surrounding shopping, restaurants and architecture this city is a hot spot for tourist activity. In the midst of all this the need to house people for a short or extended period of time is necessary. There is an ever pressing need for hotels. In the crossing, the desire to add this hotel while not impeding on the existing site was crucial. The long bridge that extends from one garden to the next is added not only to bring people into the Cafe, located on the second floor but also, allow those visiting one garden to have direct access to the garden across the street. This idea of crossing from one side to the other is repeated within the circulation of the building as well as the orientation of the rooms.
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29.60m 6.40m
11.60m
11.60m
A Administration Office
6.80m
23m
11.40m
Lobby
7.00m
A.1
Administration Office
27.60m
B UP 4.80m
DOWN
B.1
UP 7.00m
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Women’s Restroom
Men’s Restroom
6.80m
11.40m
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DOWN
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Ground Floor Plan
Section of Building and Site
Structural Isometric Drawing
June 21st
March 21st
December 21st
Central Mechanical System stems from vertical shafts surrounding stair case. Each room will have its own heating and cooling unit to adjust temperatures accordingly.
Sun Angles for early morning
Semi-Conditioned Space/strictly circulation Operable louvers on North-East and South-West Facades, also present on West facade where applicable.
Photovoltaic Roof Panel Z-Channel connection element Roof Girder Steel Column Cap
Steel roof system to support a solar panel system leaving space for cooling of the panels while also angled for the collection of water.
Screens on balconies added for privacy purposes. Mimics screen design on North East facade
Steel window frame Operable window for circulation and self conditioning of space in every room within the hotel
Exhaust system to exit through plumbing wall
Four pipe water based system from vertical shaft source
1200mm x 250mm Hollow Core Beam Slabs 400mm x 600mm Concrete Girders
Air pulled from exterior through heat pump
Above ceiling heat pump with a four pipe system Unit Dimensions: 1525mmx760mmx300mm
Conditioned air entering room
400mm x 400mm Concrete Columns
Air to be recirculated
Spandrel Glass (Double Paned, Low-e with insulation and steel plate as a cap on the interior) Green wall watered by rainwater through water collection system Low-e, Double Paned Glass placed within curtain walls
Sustainability and Technical Drawing
03. PARAMETRIC DAYLIGHTING APERATURE MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN
Daylighting is considered one of the most fundamental aspects of a healthy space for building occupants. It is important in design to view the apertures that allow light to penetrate the building, as opportunities for design as well as opportunities to connect the occupant with the outdoors. This process began with material based studies. By using Cementall and balloons I developed a cupped surface that produced powerful cast shadows and a glowing effect. The lighting effects achieved here inspired the next development of the project. Utilizing Grasshopper for Rhinoceros, a parametric roof aperture system was designed to enhance the glowing potential of the design, and to produce intricate cast shadows that change throughout the day. Since the lighting effects highlight the entirety of the space, the choice of color was used to enhance the occupant experience by making the space feel playful and bright.
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VARIED INTERIOR OPENING SIZES SHALLOW INTERIOR PANELS
VARIED INTERIOR OPENING SIZES DEEP INTERIOR PANELS
MINIMUM SIZED INTERIOR OPENINGS SHALLOW INTERIOR PANELS
MAXIMUM SIZED INTERIOR OPENINGS VARIED INTERIOR PANELS
MIXED HUES
HIGH INTENSITY
BASE HUE
LOW INTENSITY
PARAMETRIC VARIATION
PAINTED SURFACE INTENSITY GRADIENT
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1 REFLECTION SURFACE
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2 INTERIOR PAINTED PANELS 3 INTERIOR OPENING RINGS
FINAL APERTURE COMPONENTS: VARIED INTERIOR OPENING SIZES VARIED DEPTH OF INTERIOR PANELS
APERTURE SYSTEM OBLIQUE
Technical Drawing
04. MILWAUKEE’S BIOPHILIC NEIGHBORHOOD MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN
Over the past 15 years Milwaukee has seen a significant amount of growth. Density has increased greatly and many parts of downtown have undergone renovations to add value to an already exciting city. In this time of growth, there is one area that has yet to see any great improvements; the southern edge of downtown, Michigan and Clybourn from 6th Street to the Lake front. The eastern portion of this site contains a very exciting strip of museums, parks, office buildings and general activity for the public. The western portion of the site is a deep contrast to the eastern side. My proposal calls for an emphasis on green and public spaces that can reduce the scale of this site to Green Neighborhoods. A variety of land uses give the people of the community a reason to live in this neighborhood long term. This also opens opportunity for new building types to be developed that can act as precedents for sustainable design in future development of Milwaukee.
Proposed Figure Ground
Existing Figure Ground
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Historic
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Remove
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Proposed Michigan Street
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Proposed Clybourn Street
Ariel of Proposed Development
Community Center Courtyard
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Public Plaza
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Plankington to the Riverwalk Section
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05. MIXED INCOME HOUSING MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN
This project began with development of clients. The clients are looking to Milwaukee for an opportunity to find somewhere that fits their quirky lifestyles. The narrative of these clients inspired the additive, subtractive and interlocking nature of the forms later created to express these specific clients. The series of models sparked the hierarchy of elements in the building that defined the interior and exterior design. From the development of models and their relation to the clients, I chose to highlight the hierarchy created by the series of wooden models. The main block is long and narrow which is reflected in the building’s main corridor and is carried throughout the entirety of the design. Clay was pushed through the block in different areas which located four main community spaces. Finally, the block was intersected by large pieces of glass that when applied to the building, create access to light for many of the interior spaces. All elements coexist to create a living environment for anyone looking to Milwaukee for a judgment free place to call home.
Typical Room Interior
Outdoor Education Center
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36'-0 1/2"
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Typical Floor Plan
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002-Community Room
004-Laundry Room
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001-Main Lobby
003-Community Room
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Ground Floor Plan A
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T.O. STEEL 182’-11”
T.O. STEEL 171’-11”
T.O. STEEL 160’-11”
T.O. STEEL 148’-11”
T.O. STEEL 136’-11”
T.O. STEEL 124’-11”
T.O. STEEL 112’-11”
T.O. FOUNDATION WALL 100’-0”
SLAB ON GRADE 90’-0”
Section BB
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Western Elevation
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Building Entrance
T.O. STEEL 182’-11”
T.O. STEEL 171’-11”
T.O. STEEL 160’-11”
T.O. STEEL 148’-11”
T.O. STEEL 136’-11”
T.O. STEEL 124’-11”
T.O. STEEL 112’-11”
T.O. FOUNDATION WALL 100’-0”
SLAB ON GRADE 90’-0”
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Southern Elevation