Segment II portfolio compressed by Andre Vasconcelos

SEGMENT II PORTFOLIO ANDRÉ A. VASCONCELOS SPRING 2011 - FALL 2013

Curriculum Vitae Andre A. Vasconcelos 10 Lincoln street, Somerville, MA. 02145 Home: [617] 616 8016

andreread@hotmail.com Cell: [617] 306 9999

Objective Secure an entry-level designer or related position in a design firm with room for growth. Education ‣ College: Boston Architectural College, candidate for Bachelor of architecture degree. ‣ University: Unip, Universidade Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil. Major in architecture and urban design.

Sep.06 to present

Jan. 01 to Dec. 01

Summary of Skills ‣ Design: Experience includes renovation projects involving designing, budget management, renderings, programming, selection of finishes and materials, and project documentation. ‣ Software: Fluent in Mac and Pc operating systems, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe, Sketch-Up Pro, Lay Out, Keynote, AGi 32. ‣ Managerial: Make decisions in a timely manner, awareness, ability to work in a team. ‣ Languages: Fluent in Portuguese and English. Experience

‣ Design: Experience includes renovation projects involving designing, budget management, renderings, programming, selection of finishes and materials, and project documentation. ‣ Software: Fluent in Mac and Pc operating systems, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe, Sketch-Up Pro, Lay Out, Keynote, AGi 32. ‣ Managerial: Make decisions in a timely manner, awareness, ability to work in a team. ‣ Languages: Fluent in Portuguese and English. Experience ‣ Independent Practice: Architect: 4 Schiappa Cir., Stoneham, MA Jul. 10 to March 11 $400,000 New construction residential design. Manage design, planning and construction, communication with client, contractor and local building authorities, generate sketches, renderings and construction documentation. Also responsible for selection of finishes and materials. ‣ Independent Practice: Architect: 82 Bass Ave., Gloucester, MA Dec. 09 to Sept. 10 $300,000 Major residential renovation. Manage all phases of design, planning and construction, communication with client, contractor and local building authorities, generate construction documentation and sketches, responsible for budget oversight and the selection of finishes and materials. ‣ Bay State Design: AutoCAD Drafter: 70 Tower office park, Woburn, MA Jul. 07 to May 08 Interpret site sketches to convert them into lease exhibitions, zoning drawings, lease amendments and ultimately construction documents for the expansion of the telecom industry nationwide. Interests Minimalist architecture, urban design, landscape design, philosophy, travel, music and video production.

Index Index: visual&mental studies | studios | work Color Rendering p.1-2

Poetry p.3-4

Watercolors p.5-6

Revit p.7-10

Fountain of Youth

p.11-28

Re-working Housing p.29-80

Organicism

p.81-116

Richard the III Mausoleum p.117-165

Independent practice

p.166-171

Introduction :: evolving manifesto II

Erratic Sublime Dimensional Phenomenal Transitional Personal -Human

SPRING 2011 - FALL 2013

Index: visual&mental studies | studios | work Color Rendering Poetry Watercolors Revit

Color rendering In this class we strived to combine shadow accuracy, bounce light, material reflectivity and color. Mr. Tansantisuk transferred his knowledge and expertise with basic in class exercises and homework projects. Now I have the confidence to animate subtleties, moments and even romance within architectural-scapes. The method used in this class was to first reproduce a black and white rendering of each assignment to later conceptualize materiality and color associated with them.

Professor : Mongkol Tansantisuk

Exercise 2

Exercise 1

Exercise 3

Color rendering Exercise 5

Exercise 8

Professor : Mongkol Tansantisuk

Exercise 13

Poetry In this class I learned the basic compositions of poetry. Mr. Richer exposed his own work to students and offered us very dramatic and thoughtful insights to inspire us to write. I had the liberty to express my thoughts in this class to other careered poets and students alike which made me self aware of my writings and feelings. By the end of this course I knew how to read, interpret and prepare Stanzas. Stanzas are the backbone of any poem. As Mr. Richer liked to tell me “they are like empty rooms that must filled with emotions and consciousness”. I was also encouraged to make translations in this class, and I took the opportunity to translate poems from Portuguese to English. Each week we had in class discussions, reading assignments outside class and many thematic composition assignments.

Professor : Ted Richer

Poem number 10 Reciprocal --Andre Vasconcelos To construct, a callous hand nevertheless is edifying, away from relapse someday one labored hand that doesn’t quite open right will reveal all the horrifying calluses sleeping with the affluent

Poetry

Professor : Ted Richer

Poem number 09

Poem number 08

The last poem ever created

The first poem ever created

--Andre Vasconcelos

The rhythm is lost

It was dark everything was ingeniously said through tactical touching

causing great social depression -someone is suddenly dead the music is declining a dragonfly, no more or 2, or 3, the hummingbirds got tired of teaching so is the carcass of a dormant leopard above ground

for touching-there was from touching to i-n-t-e-r-v-a-l-s from intervals to INTENSITY across the space there was an echo,

from intensity to intervals from intervals to simply touching

an echo an echo

music is no more

the heart is sporadically beating faster rhythm begins

the sun sets

the sun is rising

just rational touching, there is

a dragonfly passes by 2, 3,

it was dark everything was kept in silence

a hummingbird is teaching physics in the air so is the insight of a dormant leopard above the sight line

the poem no more! music is rising someone emotionally laughs, by laughing... a great social laughter arises the poem has risen!

Watercolor :: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH This class was to me a reiteration of the Color Rendering class only utilizing different tools. Mr. Berkowitz primarily set an outset for the study and understanding of color theory and stroke technique. Among many attempts with class assignments I chose this image to represent what I learned in this class. This particular image was chosen to be part of the accreditation process at the Boston Architectural College in 2012. I believe this skill brought me closer to capturing the essence of architecture and that is of most value to me. The image was derived from a Studio project I was developing at the time. The project was called the Fountain of Youth and it was located in the Harvard's Science Center plaza.

Professor : Seth Berkowitz

Watercolor :: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

Professor : Seth Berkowitz

Revit - 3dCAD In this class I learned the basic aspects of BIM software capabilities. Mr. Duell is an Autodesk insider with vast amounts of knowledge on Revit. Ryan as a matter of fact helped his team develop Revit. This class was very important for my education as an architect because this tool allows designers to produce professional work like never before. I am certainly proud of the total outcome of this class. My representations are based on my final project. My goal was to design a contemporary assembly space such as a function hall or a temple even. My design starts with site slopes and it ends with ostentatious roof pitches.

SITE PLAN

Professor : Ryan Duell

Revit - 3dCAD SECTIONS

Professor : Ryan Duell

Revit - 3dCAD SUNSET HALL

Professor : Ryan Duell

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Revit - 3dCAD OVERVIEW

Professor : Ryan Duell

SPRING 2011 - FALL 2013

Index: visual&mental studies | studios | work Fountain of Youth Re-working Housing Organicism Richard the III Mausoleum

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Studio C1 :: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

Professor : Benjamin Lehrer

The Fountain of Youth - Clashing Generations on a Tight, Hallowed Site Introduction : (By Benjamin Lehrer) Many of our parents are children of the famed Baby Boomer Generation, born during the optimistic period after World War II, when America emerged as the beacon of the free world. Their impact on society has been formative and immense. In the 1950’s, Leave it to Beaver epitomized their independent spirit, which exploded into the Flower Power protest movement of the 1960’s, and in the 1980’s they embraced the ambition and greed of the stock market. Now society is faced with an enormous debt (Social Security, for one) as this large number of people transitions from productive workers to entitled retirees. Harvard University is a non-profit institution that stands to gain from charitable donations - though its endowment is famously large (~$30,000,000,000!). Its ability to remain one of the top research universities is dependent on fundraising that replenishes its coffers. In the fictional scenario, Harvard finds itself accepting named contributions more than ever. A corporation is given naming rights to Harvard Stadium, another gets its named tacked onto the Science Center, designed by Josep Lluis Sert, of Au Bon Pain fame.

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A group of Harvard alumni have proposed to kindle the nostalgia for their youth by presenting a lucrative gift, in return for Boomer housing on campus. The conditions of the donations touch on the University’s disparate priorities: research, teaching, and increasing endowment : a multi-hundred million dollar gift will provide a new multi-use center for aging, with housing for applicant alumni, retired faculty, a geriatrics institute, and community support facilities. The residents will provide mentoring services for students. To save the nostalgia of the donors, it is to be located as close to the young students - freshman -as possible, ON HARVARD YARD.

photo: unknown. Science Center by Joseph lLuis Sert

Studio C1 :: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH CIRCULATION

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250'

SITE ADJACENCIES AREA TO BE REASSEMBLED

3 3 3

MAIN GATE

noun housing for elderly or disabled people that provides nursing care, housekeeping, and prepared meals as needed.

Assisted living

noun Nursing |ˈn"rsɪŋ ˌhoʊm| housing forhome elderly or disabled people that provides nursing care, housekeeping, and prepared meals as needed. noun a private institution providing residential accommodations with health care, esp. for elderly people.

Nursing home |ˈn"rsɪŋ ˌhoʊm|

noun a private institution providing residential accommodations with health care, esp. for elderly people.

Nursing home |ˈn"rsɪŋ ˌhoʊm|

noun a private institution providing residential accommodations with health care, esp. for elderly people.

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SITE ADJACENCIES AREAS TO CAPITALIZE BUSIEST PEDESTRIAN PATTERN

After a brief understanding of what spaces for critical health issues are comprised of, I was able to design my first stages 1 , 2 spaces and stage 3 living environments.

TITLE

Assisted living

:: IMMEDIATE SITE - HAVARD MAP :: SCALE 1" =100'

BUSIEST PEDESTRIAN PATTERN

:: PROJECT ANDRE VASCONCELOS

AREAS TO CAPITALIZE

people with disabilities working for self-determination, self-respect and equal opportunities. In the context of eldercare, independent living is seen as a step in the continuum of care, with assisted living being the next step. as seen by its advocates, is a philosophy, a way of looking at disability and society, and a worldwide movement of people with disabilities working for self-determination, self-respect and equal opportunities. In the context of Independent living eldercare, independent living is seen as a step in the continuum of care, with assisted living being the next step. as seen by its advocates, is a philosophy, a way of looking at disability and society, and a worldwide movement of people with disabilities working for self-determination, self-respect and equal opportunities. In the context of Assisted living eldercare, independent living is seen as a step in the continuum of care, with assisted living being the next step. noun housing for elderly or disabled people that provides nursing care, housekeeping, and prepared meals as needed.

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ASSIGNMENT NO2 :: SITE ELEVATION

500'

CRITICAL HEALTH STAGES 1, 2, & 3 Independent living CRITICAL HEALTH 2,of&looking 3 as seen by its advocates, is aSTAGES philosophy, a1, way at disability and society, and a worldwide movement of

:: ASSIGNMENT :: ASSIGNMENT HOUSING ASSIGNMENT NO. 1 :: EMERITUS NO.HOUSING 1 :: EMERITUS NO. 1 :: EMERITUS HOUSING

PROJECT TITLE

ANDRE VASCONCELOS

MAIN GATE

CRITICAL HEALTH STAGES 1, 2 & 3 Independent living 1 1

:: IMMEDIATE SITE - HAVARD MAP :: SCALE 1" =100'

OBSTRUCTION

Professor : Benjamin Lehrer

Mr. Lehrer brought us to Harvard Yard at Harvard University for a discovery procession around the area to introduce us the giving site. After initializing this meeting we were asked to provide two fictional Harvard associates and interexchange them between our classmates, select one over other and rationalize our decision. Each classmate would now have a proper fictional client to do the project for. Mr. Lehrer developed a series of assignments, beginning by designing a space for an independent residence as well as residence requiring assisted living. The design must relate to age, access, mobility, and mental health. At that time, I had recently lost a family member with some mobility and mental health issues, whose living space could not properly accommodate his needs. Therefore I could relate to this project. In addition, we were asked to define CRITICAL HEALTH STAGES 1, 2, & 3 the major differences among Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homes.

ANDRE VASCONCELOS

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Studio C1 :: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

Professor : Benjamin Lehrer N

INDEPENDENT LIVING SPACE NOTHEALTHY HEALTHY FLOOR FLOOR PLAN NOT PLAN 1,700 SQ. F.

HEALTHY FLOOR PLAN HEALTHY FLOOR PLAN 2,000 SQ. F. 2,700 SQ. F.

1,700 SQ. F.

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HEALTHY

A B C E F G H I

A B C D E F G H

H loft I emeritus bedroom

portico entrance winter garden kitchen emeritus bedroom emeritus bathroom bathroom bedroom

PRIVATE 1

DISABLED AND ABLED FLOOR PLANS SCALE: 1/16" : 1'

portico entrance winter garden living room kitchen study bathroom loft

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Studio C1 :: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

Professor : Benjamin Lehrer

HARVARD EMERITI CENTER [Billionaire] fictional character number 1 After reviewing Mr. Goodwing’s application we unfortunately regret to inform you about this rejection. You have an incredible life history and an interesting path as a self-made business man, however our candidacy is measured not only by personal life experiences and financial achievements but especially by interest and dedication to Harvard University as a whole.

120' 1 1/2"

[Gardener] fictional character number 2 27"

After reviewing Mr. Pierre’s application I am pleased to inform you of your acceptance to reside at Harvard and assist low income, or physically deficient, or psychologically needy students. We appreciate your tirelessness and dedication to our Havard community. We propose that you use your gardening knowledge to help us design and educate people, including visitors, about ways in which we could produce healthy foods, while simultaneously beautifying this end of our campus. The big idea is a vertical garden that could translate Harvard’s interest to sustainability implementation. “Harvard is dedicated to confronting these challenges both through academic research and by translating research into action on campus. Across Harvard’s 12 plus Schools and departments, faculty, students and staff are working to create replicable models for how large institutions and organizations can engage their entire community around implementing innovative and economically-viable solutions that build a healthier, more sustainable campus.”1

12' 0"

6' 0"

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President and Fellows. "Harvard’s Commitments to Sustainability ." Sustainability at Harvard. http:// www.green.harvard.edu/commitments (accessed September 15, 2011). 12' 0"

10' 6 3/8"

60' 0"

5' 11"

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27"

During the same time, we were studying means of access such as ramps to incorporate this knowledge into our designs.

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or ornamental plants) My concept goes beyond the cultivation of plants. This concept aims to achieve a cultivation of minds thru architectural Professor : Benjamin Lehrer manipulation of nature resulting in a general mental healing. 15.

At this level of development Mr. Lehrer asked for a full iteration of our concepts. This is what I proposed as my midterm review - A building as a floating pathway elevated from the ground, mostly suspended by wind turbines to show how serious I am about a self sustained community. This design would not allow the disturbance of the ground and provide shelter to the existing pathways and space for gardens as well as a unifying landscape.

SITE DIAGRAM

site diagram

ANDRE VASCONCELOS

Studio C1 :: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

YOUR NAME structural support

PLAN DIAGRAM

ormitories

DEFINING GEOMETRIES

memorial hall

wind turbines

connection to science center

scholar housing

visitor housing

2 impaired housing

on scale 1" : 40'

proposed plan

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Studio C1 :: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

Professor : Benjamin Lehrer lobby section

The basis of my argument was on the premise of sustainability. I wanted the building to host an optimal solar gain to promote natural light throughout the day as opposed to artificial lighting, thus passively controlling the internal thermal comfort of the building and making a lesser impact on the grid. This design featured a single loaded corridor that ran across the entire length of the residences within.

SYSTEM DIAGRAM

summer

natural light is optimized

I was interested in somehow communicating to the location steeples and towers, so my first reaction was to create a tower. However, this idea was too ambitious at the time. I replaced the tower idea by circumventing an idea about wind mills.

winter

At this stage, Mr. Lehrer commended anyone who could with a few words describe their project. This was my list: front desk

▪

Cyclic

▪

Disposition

▪

Ecosystem

The Fountain of Youth ▪

Harmony

staircase

elevator

utilities

APARTMENTS DIAGRAM Applicant: Jean Pierre Dedicated Harvard Gardener

Health is the primal goal of this development, I ▪ Health want to express health by superimposing a ▪ Filter system that is integral to this project. A landscape gardener ▪ Futureby definition is an expert in the science of ▪cultivating plants (fruit or flowers or vegetables Vision or ornamental plants) My concept goes beyond the cultivation of plants. This concept aims to achieve a cultivation of minds thru architectural

scale 1/8" : 1'

scale 1" : 40'

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Studio C1 :: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH SITE

Professor : Benjamin Lehrer

scale 1" : 60'

kirkland street

LEGEND legend private public semi-public gardens circulation building

cambridge street

natural light gain

HARVARD YARD Harvard yard

major access routes

local wind pattern

ANDRE VASCONCELOS

THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

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Studio C1 :: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

Professor : Benjamin Lehrer

PROTOTYPICAL DIAGRAM - SELF DEPENDENT COMMUNITY memorial Sanders hall

elevation

wind wind turbines turbine

memorial church

church

dormitories dormitories

structural

suspension support cables

YOUR NAME

ANDRE VASCONCELOS

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Studio C1 :: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH elevation

Professor : Benjamin Lehrer

PROTOTYPICAL DIAGRAM - SELF DEPENDENT COMMUNITY natural lightisisoptimized optimized natural light

support cables suspension cables

wind turbine

wind turbine windows windows

cantilever over street

building low profile accommodates other heights

building low profile accommodates other building heights

column extends from underpass

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Studio C1 :: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

Professor : Benjamin Lehrer

SCIENCE CENTER - OVERVIEW plaza overview

solar gains

solar gain

gardens

health - cyclic - future - vision - filter - harmony - ecosystem - disposition

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Studio C1 :: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH More analysis and building refinement were to be had. Thus, in further development I investigated a projection of one's life and designed a garden sharing the same characteristics. In conclusion, my final concept expressed this idea: Health is the primary goal of this project, exercising and cultivating food both receiving good solar and air exposure.

Professor : Benjamin Lehrer

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Studio C1 :: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Rethinking my solution I decided my garden idea was too literal and another idea came about. My garden was continuous and too socially broad, and not specifically designed for individuals. I realized they should be individualized. At this point I designed a green belt where these individualized planters would be placed and since we were dealing with the life and death of Harvard individuals, I designed a street to complete the green belt loop in memory of the deceased, which I called the deceased valley. It was a place where I imagined fruit trees being planted in memory of those gone before us. The most valuable thing I learned in this class was that the core concepts must drive all aspects of an architectural design. Mr. Lehrer guided me well to achieve a project that I am proud of.

Professor : Benjamin Lehrer

LIFE ANALYSIS

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Studio C1 :: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

Professor : Benjamin Lehrer

HEALTH IS THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THIS PROJECT. I WANTED TO EXPRESS HEALTH BY SUPERIMPOSING A LANDSCAPE SYSTEM THAT IS INTEGRAL TO THIS SITE. A GARDENER BY DEFINITION IS AN EXPERT IN THE SCIENCE OF CULTIVATING ORGANIC MATTER (ORNAMENTAL PLANTS, VEGETABLES , FLOWERS AND FRUITS). MY CONCEPT GOES BEYOND THE CULTIVATION OF PLANTS. THIS PROJECT AIMS TO ACHIEVE A CULTIVATION OF MINDS BY SPLICING ARCHITECTURE AND NATURE IN A HARMONIOUS WAY.

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Studio C1 :: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

Professor : Benjamin Lehrer

CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAM

concept diagram

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green belt

jogging loop

youth

residential

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l a i t n e id

1"=32'

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Studio C1 :: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH SITE

Professor : Benjamin Lehrer

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Studio C1 :: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

Professor : Benjamin Lehrer

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Studio C1 :: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH RENDERING RENDERING

Professor : Benjamin Lehrer

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Studio C1 :: THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

Professor : Benjamin Lehrer

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Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING Reworking Housing - New modes of micro living Introduction: This studio was an exercise in ways architects & developers create projects in relationship to efficiency of space and overall cost. This class was a fast paced studio designed to investigate many facets of designing buildings in general. My first assignment was to investigate a railroad car. The investigation should analyze how the interior space was designed and how well it manages its functional purposes. In addition to this, we were asked to choose another existing project that shared similar spatial constrains. I discovered the Nano House and I was interested in how the Nano House was intimately connected to social problems such as poverty and natural disaster relief.

Professor : Rob Hagan + Seth Riseman

PRECEDENT

1. The Warren Henry

2. The Nano House

credit: NARCHITECTS via Bloomberg N.Y. excerpt from the web

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Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING

Professor : Rob Hagan + Seth Riseman

THE NANO HOUSE : a humanitarian stride for building

American Hauler

2. VOLUME

Humanitarian Reliever

VOLUME

2ND HALF ROOFTOP

1ST HALF

section a OBSERVATION ROOM SERVES AS -Social tolerance and economy is the main feature of a rescue nano house. SLEEPING ROOM

ELEVATION

-RESCUE MODEL NUMBER 2 [500 SQ. FT.] 27' 4"

FLOOR PROGRAM ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM SERVES AS DINNING ROOM TABLE

6' 2" 6' 2"

bath

utilities

FURNITURE

13' 0"

14' 4"

19' 4"

dining

FURNITURE kitchen

6' 4"

living

28' 8"

6' 2"

access 12' 4"

13' 1"

14' 5"

bedroom

FLOOR PROGRAM

access

FLOOR PROGRAM

PUBLIC SEMI PUBLIC PRIVATE

PUBLIC SEMI PUBLIC PRIVATE 13' 8"

floor plan Scale: ¼" : 1' - o"

axom Scale: n/a

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Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING

Professor : Rob Hagan + Seth Riseman

OBSERVATIO

-Riding in your own rail car might be cool, but it doesn’t come cheap.

1. AN ICONIC AMERICAN HAULER :

-25 PEOPLE MAX. PASSENGER CAR [465 SQ. FT.] PRECEDENT STUDY 1

section sectionaa

bar bath office access

utilities

kitchen access lounge buffet

floor plan Scale: ¼" : 1' - o"

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Studio C2 ::a REWORKING HOUSING section

Professor : Rob Hagan + Seth Riseman

-Social tolerance and economy is the main feature of a rescue nano house.

2. A HUMANITARIAN STRIVE FOR SOCIAL TOLERANCE : PRECEDENT STUDY 2 -RESCUE MODEL NUMBER 2 [500 SQ. FT.]

27' 4"

6' 2"

bath

utilities

13' 0"

living

dining kitchen

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14' 4"

19' 4"

28' 8"

6' 2"

access 12' 4"

13' 1"

14' 5"

bedroom

13' 8"

floor plan Scale: Âź" : 1' - o"

PROTOTYPICAL UNIT : new modes of micro-living

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Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING

Professor : Rob Hagan + Seth Riseman

PROTOTYPICAL UNIT : NEW MODES OF MICRO-LIVING section a -the functionality of rescue nano house mixed with a private train layout. -main floor [376 SQ. FT.] south

-bedroom [125 SQ. FT.]

40' 1"

6' 0"

5' 8"

11' 6"

11' 0"

5' 0"

access

3' 4"

5' 5"

hall

-main floor [376 SQ. FT.]

dining

-main floor [376 sq. ft.] -bedroom [125 -bedroom [125sq. SQ.ft.] FT.]

north deck

ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM SERVES AS EXTRA SITTING ON WHEELS

5' 0" 11' 7"

6' 0"

7' 11"

living

5' 8"

11' 6"

11' 0" 11' 7"

work

bath 7' 11"

5' 10"

5' 6"

40' 1"

13' 8"

bedroom

3' 4"

access

5' 5"

hall

dining

deck

floor plan Scale: Âź" : 1' - o"

11' 7"

work

living

11' 7"

7' 11"

The functionality of rescue nano house mixed with a -the functionality of rescue nano house mixed with a private train layout. private train layout

bath

5' 6"

5' 10"

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southwest

northeast

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micro-living

Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING

Professor : Rob Hagan + Seth Riseman

PROTOTYPICAL UNIT : new modes of micro-living After investigating two precedents we were assigned to develop a prototypical 375 sq. f. of area unit based on our precedents, readings, and intuition. My first unit had two floors, something I had admired about the railroad car. The train was very narrow yet functional and I wanted to mimic this. Finally, I created a space with all the amenities and south necessities of a full-size apartment.

ROOFTOP

south

PROTOTYPICAL UNIT

ELEVATION

ortheastnorth

southwest

west

southwest

northeast

south

section a

-the functionality of rescue nano house mixed with a private train layout. -main floor [376 SQ. FT.]

north

-bedroom [125 SQ. FT.] N

ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM SERVES AS EXTRA SITTING ON WHEELS 40' 1"

6' 0"

north northeast 7' 11"

living

5' 8"

bath 11' 6"

11' 0" 11' 7"

work

7' 11"

5' 10"

5' 6"

FURNITURE

5' 0"

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southwest

south

3' 4"

access

5' 5"

hall

2ND FLOOR PROGRAM

dining

ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM SERVES AS EXTRA SITTING ON WHEELS

deck

ain layout.

1ST FLOOR PROGRAM

south

northeast

13' 8"

bedroom

floor plan Scale: Âź" : 1' - o"

south

PUBLIC SEMI PUBLIC PRIVATE

eastsouthwest

FURN

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axom Scale: n/a

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Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING Later we were given a list of ten pleasures of which we had to eliminate two and add two of our own simultaneously putting then in order of importance. Now we were able to design the unit. Continuing the design process we were then assigned to focus on only four pleasures of living and design a newer unit based on precedent feedback. After investigating two precedents we were assigned to develop a prototypical unit based on a reading that suggested that there are "small pleasures" in living.

10 SMALL SMALL PLEASURES PLEASURES OF 10 OFLIFE: LIFE:

RE-SEQUENCE diagram

wind

1.ADDITIONS to enjoy high levels of ventilation in summer to have an electrical fireplace is tohighly have an important outdoor jacuzzi for health benefits and economical benefits.

RE-SEQUENCE RE-SEQUENCED

2. to see the sunlight spread across the floor is highly important for1.heating comfort and vitamin D. to enjoy high levels of ventilation in summer

PROTOTYPE WEEK 2

indoor/ outdoor

4. to sit comfortably and read or talk of an evening is ADDITIONS highly important 9. to have an electrical fireplace to10. promote excitement, comfort. to have an relationships, outdoor jacuzzi

2. to see the sunlight spread across the floor 3. to see the view/vegetation/the ground while sitting 3. 4.totosee the view/vegetation/the ground while sitting sit comfortably and read or talk of an evening 5. to close wooden shutters in winter is highly important 6. to see out from the bathroom or perhaps be overly enclosed to 7.integrate and glare man. to stand andnature look out without 8. to have easy access to possessions without sensing their presence all the time

PROTOTYPE WEEK 2

work or write at a creeper bordered window see the sunlight spread across the floor stand and look out without glare see the view/vegetation/the ground while sitting see out from the bathroom or perhaps be overly enclosed have easy access to possessions without sensing their presence all the time read in bed sit comfortably and read or talk of an evening enjoy high levels of ventilation in summer close wooden shutters in winter

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AUTHOR: ANDRE VASCONCELOS :: PROFESSOR(S): SETH RISEMAN + ROB HAGAN :: FEB. 5, 2012 ::

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AUTHOR: ANDRE VASCONCELOS :: PROFESSOR(S): SETH RISEMAN + ROB HAGAN :: FEB. 5, 2012 ::

Professor : Rob Hagan + Seth Riseman

he Machine of Living Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING

Professor : Rob Hagan + Seth Riseman

At this third level of iteration, my unit aimed for better usage of ergonomics in relation to modes of micro-living elevation as well as an integration of workspace within the scope of living. The unit is

NEW CONCEPT

10' 1"

14' 6"

2' 1"

39' 2"

2' 11"

PROTOTYPE ::

12' 3"

5' 11"

LIVING

8' 6"

6' 2"

SLEEPING 5' 4"

22' 6"

13' 7"

SANITATION

12' 11"

EATING

5' 8"

7' 10"

week2

WORK

AL RELATIONSHIP

1+1=2 OUTDOOR CONNECTION

23' 2"

LEVELS OF ERGONOMICS 0 = worse - 10 = BEST

7' 9"

7' 3"

AUTHOR: ANDRE VASCONCELOS :: PROFESSOR(S): SETH RISEMAN + ROB HAGAN :: FEB. 5, 2012 ::

composed of a thick wall presence at entry followed by a large open space delineated by use where three functions occur; main living, food preparation and workspace, all share a close relation to the exterior by a folding glass wall. Looking at the right of the plan we have a transitional space where the bathroom is located followed by a private space where the bedroom is located.

11' 9"

+ HEALTH

SUN + AIR

MACHINES: MACHINE OF TRANSPORTATION + THE MACHINE OF POVERTY RELIEF 1

floor plan + section Scale: ¼" : 1' - o"

SPATIAL OVERLAPPING AREA = 380F

SANITATION

EATING

LIVING

WORK

OUTDOOR CONNECTION

LEVELS OF ERGONOMICS 0 = worse - 10 = BEST

SLEEPING

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:: :: 2012 AUTHOR: ANDRE VASCONCELOS :: PROFESSOR(S): SETH RISEMAN + ROB HAGAN :: FEB. 5, PROTOTYPE

WEEK 2

MANUFACTURED

WORKSTATION

LS OF TRANSPARENCY: BRISE DU SOLEI

PROTOTYPE WEEK 2

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INTERIOR|EXTERIOR INTEGRATION

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THE MACHINE OF LIVING is what I called this final unit iteration. This design was based on a manifesto which proclaimed itself as the promoter of health and economical benefits, promoter of heating comfort and vitamin d, promoter of a relationship between nature and man, and lastly promoter of interpersonal relationships, excitement and pleasure.

PROGRAM

Program

20sq.ft 70sq.ft

44sq. ft

148sq.ft

375 THE MACHINE OF LIVING MANIFESTO: sq. ft

93sq. ft

~ 6.0'

~ 33'

~ 5'

1.PROMOTE HEALTH BENEFITS AND ECONOMICAL BENEFITS | TO ENJOY HIGH LEVELS OF VENTILATION IN SUMMER 2.PROMOTE HEATING COMFORT AND VITAMIN d | TO SEE THE SUNLIGHT SPREAD ACROSS THE FLOOR 3.PROMOTE AN INTEGRATION OF NATURE AND MAN | TO HAVE VISUAL CONTACT WITH VEGETATION WHILE SITTING 4.PROMOTE RELATIONSHIPS, EXCITEMENT AND PLEASURE | TO SIT COMFORTABLY AND READ OR TALK OF AN EVENING

~ 16.2'

9.3'

alimentation

~ 10'

16'

~ 12'

work/relaxation

~ 11'

sanitation

relaxation

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PROTOTYPICAL UNIT: New modes of micro-living

THE MACHINE OF LIVING MANIFESTO:

1. Promote health benefits and economical benefits | To enjoy high levels of ventilation in summer

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Sections

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SECTIONS

enjoy

entertain

relax

machine |məˈSHēn| noun an apparatus using or applying mechanical power and having several parts, each with a definite function and together performing a particular task. B

44sq. ft

Program Studio C2 ::

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REWORKING HOUSING 70sq.ft

375sq. ft

148sq.ft

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93sq. ft

PLAN

~ 6.0'

~ 5'

~ 33'

~ 16.2'

9.3'

16'

~ 12'

work/relaxation

~ 11'

sanitation

~ 10'

alimentation

relaxation

integration

SUN + AIR

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Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING THE HUB @ HOLIDAY INN - PRECEDENT privacy/community -not too much privacy -hotel lobby is appealing and inviting for casual encounters -hotel lobby stimulates people to mingle and socialize adaptability/flexibility -bookshelves serve as room dividers -seating is configurable -furniture arrangements function as walls in some cases

amenities/equipment -comfortable and practical seating -fully furnished with easy access to bathrooms -kitchen -computers -wi-fi/printers

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Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING After the living prototype was developed we advanced to creating a working environment prototype based on new concepts such as co-working spaces and shared working environments. My precedent study was selected based on a class lottery. I was to investigate THE HUB at Holiday Inn. This precedent helped me understand how to integrate spaces that correlate to one another in an open floor concept without the use of traditional room designs. At this point we started the working spaces project by studying environments for one, two, five and ten people and how they may differentiate between shared and regular types of working stations. During the study I raised questions such asâ&#x20AC;Ś

What are: a- The core requirements of physical spaces ? Any space that can be shared by a group of people. A desk in an existing building, an open mind ready to collaborate. b- The core requirements of equipment ? Chairs, desks, storage, pencils and paper, tablets, a communication media, wall space, projectors, computers and cellphones. c- The core requirements of furniture and technology ? The cloud and wi-fi services. d- The core requirements that uses scenarios that enable decentralized work ? Jobs that do not have to deal with confidentiality issues. Anyone that feels they could take advantage of sharing ideas. Anyone who feels more productive among other workers.

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INDIVIDUAL WORKING SPACE DIAGRAM

SHARED WORKING SPACE DIAGRAM

INDIVIDUAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT

SHARED WORKING ENVIRONMENT

2 people

PERSON

5 people

PERSON

10 people +

PERSON

10 people +

PERSON PERSON

PERSON

PERSON PERSON

PERSON

PERSON PERSON

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i-Work Concept - adaptable office space [I] WORK CONCEPT - ADAPTABLE WORKING SPACE

A Place for individuals amenities/equipment comfortable sitting seating computers wi-fi/printer bed

8' 10"

section

3' 9"

3' 4"

STUDIO C2 WEEK5 FLEXIBLE WORKING ANALYSIS ::

meet & relax

privacy/community very personal & private inviting for casual & formal people to mingle and socialize

4' 4"

upper plan

elevation

tech lounge

rest area

7' 10"

work

adaptability/flexibility bookshelf serves as a room divider -acts as a wall sitting is configurable

17' 9"

Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING [i] Work Concept | adaptable office space

ADAPTABLE PRIVATE SPACE

[i] Work Concept | adaptable office space connectivity

rest

Precedent | The HUB at Holiday Inn friendly

perform

wireless

:: A Place for individuals | privacy your way meet/relax

power

sharing resting

privacy

3' 0"

meet/relax

section

friendly

diagrammatic study wireless typical office

power

sharing

perform

2' 5"

2' 10"

2' 6"

12' 0"

plan

sectional adaptability

meet/relax

plan

diagrammatic study 180 degree set up

typical cubicle

sectional concept

perform 4' 4"

typical office

closed

sectional adaptability

resting typical cubicle 90 degree set up

open concept privacy

sectional concept

section

2 person environment

STUDIO C2 WEEK5 FLEXIBLE WORKING ANALYSIS ::

connectivity

open concept

rest

:: A Place for individuals | privacy your way

PROFESSORS : HAGAN + RISEMAN :: AUTHOR : ANDRE VASCONCELOS

At midterm, shortly after|conclusively my precedents, Precedent The HUBstudying at Holiday Inn living prototype, and the characteristics of working spaces by readings and THE HUB, I developed this room-like office space with the premise that healthy working environments are those where users feel comfortable and can choose their level of interaction with others as they see fit. Mine is fundamentally a hinge concept. This moveable office would allow for sectional shared spaces as needed, at the same rate, protecting the user who decides to opt for more seclusion. This design allows for additional offices as demand increases, as a matter of the design, this office concept is meant for any indoor space that requires shared/private office spaces. As the assignment requested, here are my representations of shared spaces by two, five and ten persons.

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PROFESSORS : HAGAN + RISEMAN :: AUTHOR : ANDRE VASCONCELOS

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perform

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2' 5" 12' 0"

[I] WORK CONCEPT

private mode

180 degree set up 190* mode

90* mode

90 degree set up

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tribe 5 person environment perspective

STUDIO C2 WEEK5 FLEXIBLE WORKING ANALYSIS ::

PROFESSORS : HAGAN + RISEMAN :: AUTHOR : ANDRE VASCONCELOS

[i] Work Concept | adaptable ADAPTABLE OFFICE SPACE office space

Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING

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[i] Work Concept | adaptable ADAPTABLE OFFICE SPACE office space

10 + transformation in progress

plan

10 + person environment perspective

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Continuing my evaluation of the [i] Work concept, I realized it was necessary to fulfill the assignment in its entirety. The assignment was to provide a 4,000 sq. ft. of office space. Alternatives were developed in consideration to adaptability and expansion. At the end of this phase,SECTIONAL we were finally ready to start developing the appropriate OFFICE ITERATIONS housing outcomes of this studio.

PROGRAM

Program

120 SQ. F.

300sq. ft

725sq. ft 1000sq. ft

1000sq. ft

120sq. ft

300sq. ft

150 sq. ft

725sq. ft

16' 5"

wireless network

self-powered

cloud services

rest area

open concept

privacy

6' 10"

relationship

6' 4"

multi use

connectivity

cafeteria =

1000sq. ft

collaboration = 1000 sq. ft 8' 10"

3' 9"

3' 4" A

personal area 60sq. ft 52sq. ft office area

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1. Promote quality of work life | live to work - work to live 2. Promote effective group and individual work | be productive 3. Promote capacity for innovation and creativity | be creative 4. Promote user client satisfaction | be and make people happy

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150sq. ft

bathrooms =

600sq. ft

offices =

1450sq. ft

4,200sq. ft

RE-WORKING HOUSING ::

[ I ] WORK CONCEPT MANIFESTO:

kitchen =

circulation + collaboration

SECTIONS Sections

privacy screen non-conformity space personal shelving system visibility i pad operated with optional display storage

A OFFICE UNIT

VARIATION # 1

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Adaptable ADAPTABLE Adaptable Adaptable Room for expansion

Room for expansion

VARIATION # 2

variation # 2

13 VARIATION # 2

VARIATION # 2

13 13 12

collaborative space example

X n X n

X n

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X n

RE-WORKING HOUSING :: RE-WORKING HOUSING ::

collaborative space example

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After completion of both living and working environments, we were to develop larger living environments based on the units we created and overall building efficiency. In this first iteration I designed a wide single loaded corridor as the means of egress and subsequently discovered a poor utilization of space in relation to efficiency.

net area / gross area = building efficiency

41% Efficiency

MEANS OF EGRESS HORIZONTAL VERTICAL facade

350ft building envelope

legend 612SQ.FT CIRCULATION [VERTICAL] 750SQ.FT CIRCULATION 2,000SQ.FT LIVING

net area/gross area = efficiency 1,362 / 3,362 = .41 = 41%

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In this second iteration I designed a greater net area building and subsequently discovered a a better but still poor utilization of space.

net area / gross area = building efficiency

65% Efficiency

MEANS OF EGRESS HORIZONTAL VERTICAL

facade

528ft building envelope

legend 612SQ.FT CIRCULATION [VERTICAL] 1,200SQ.FT CIRCULATION 3,350SQ.FT LIVING

net area/gross area = efficiency 3,350 / 5,162 = .65 = 65%

community gathering co-working

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In this third iteration I designed a slightly greater net area for a building and subsequently discovered a slightly better but still poor utilization of space. Developers in general aim to achieve a building efficiency of 80 % or greater. My goal at this level was to exceed 80%.

net area / gross area = building efficiency

67% Efficiency

MEANS OF EGRESS HORIZONTAL VERTICAL facade

395ft building envelope

legend 612SQ.FT CIRCULATION [VERTICAL] 1,350SQ.FT CIRCULATION 4,000SQ.FT LIVING

net area/gross area = efficiency 4,000 / 5,962 = .67 = 67%

15UNITS

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In this exercise I intended to increase efficiency of a building based on previous exercises. I also created alternative floor plans based on my final machine of living concept because they would provide for more alternatives when agglomeration is requested.

UNITS

16 units 16UNITS

15 units 15UNITS

NEW

88% 88% 8,350 6,700 399

building efficiency

gross square footage net square footage perimeter

92% 92% 8,800 7,050 412

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Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING This is my first full iteration of living and working spaces based on the efficiency parameters described in previous assignments. This time around I managed to develop a concept of layers transforming a corridor in an aisle type where both sides could be utilized thus improving efficiency to desired levels.

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diagrams light diagram

conceptual diagram

diagram

1" = 10'

TRANSPORT

TRANSPORT TRANSPORT

LIVING SHIELD

LIVING SHIELD TRANSPORT

LIVING SHIELD

LABOR

living

transport

7,500SQ. F.

2,300SQ. F.

1" = 10'

area

production

9,500SQ. F.

7,500SQ. F.

LIVING SHIELD 1" = 10'

1" = 10'

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GROUND LEVEL ground floor 3,700SQ. FT. GROSS 3,700SQ. F. gross 3,100SQ. FT. NET 3,100SQ. F. net 84% EFFICIENCY 84% efficiency

conference conference kitchen kitchen

1" = 10'

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1ST LEVEL 1st level 9,500SQ. FT. GROSS

9,500SQ. F. gross 7,500SQ. FT. NET 7,500SQ. F. net 78% EFFICIENCY 78% efficiency

1" = 10'

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2ND LEVEL 2nd level 9,500SQ. FT. GROSS 9,500SQ. F. gross 7,500SQ. FT. NET 7,500SQ. F. net 78% EFFICIENCY 78% efficiency

85' 11"

6' 0"

118' 10"

1" = 10'

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Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING In addition I created an integration between the community and the owner/user by conceptualizing uses by levels. In my understanding, this design integrates spaces well, giving an opportunity for the productive type resident to live side by side with the home oriented user.

perspective

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AXON axon undefined

undefined

private

hybrid hybrid

community community

labor labor

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Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING 3D MODEL

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ITERATION 2 60'-0" a.f.f. location reference 50'-0" a.f.f. location reference

orthwest elevation

40'-0" a.f.f. location reference 30'-0" a.f.f. location reference 20'-0" a.f.f. location reference

60'-0" a.f.f. location reference

washington street

zing @ 70%

48'-0" a.f.f. location reference 36'-0" a.f.f. location reference

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Moving forward I intended to created a type of environment where the office spaces merged without separation to the living spaces. Iteration 2 failed because, my building is projected above Washington street and it attempted to take part of an open parcel across of the street from our site which was not permitted.

axon

AXON

This is a representation of my second iteration for this project the last week before our midterm review. Although I received good feedback on this solution, my = land 482 linear f him, the site instruction was adamant about the use of more in the city. To longest perimeter provided, was not interchangeable.

spaces

gross area

lobby/gallery 1 community community

lobby/gallery

co-working environment

net area

= 2,600 sq. f hybrid environment housing+co-working environment

1,600 sq. f

private environment housing+hybrid environment

co-working environment

= 6,800 sq. f

6,250 sq. f

housing+co-working environment

= 11,250 sq. f

8,500 sq. f

housing+co-working environment

= 10,850 sq. f

9,500 sq. f

housing+private office environment

= 10,850 sq. f

9,500 sq. f

residential entry

hybrid environment ry

private environment ga

lle

private environment

total

35,350 sq. f

re ce pt io n

= 42,350 sq. f

building efficiency

83.5 %

commerce entry

0 units @ 60% efficiency

0 units @ 90% efficiency

10 units @ 76% efficiency

8 units @ 87% efficiency

working environment

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For the midterm project I strived to apply all the knowledge I had acquired during site analysis in combination with previous exercises. The project is located on Washington street in Roxbury . This part of the city is mostly dilapidated with too many parking lots and dispersed non-inspiring buildings. However in recent years, many things are changing for the better for Roxbury in general. This site is very close to urban transportation and is surrounded by small shops. All this information helped me get a sense of what this building should be; an active and engaging space for private owners as well as the community as a whole. SITE

existing condition of site

photo: unknown. Washington St. intersecting Dade St.

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NOLLI MAP DIAGRAM

site SITE analysis ANALYSIS

circulation

analysis

PEDESTRIAN DIAGRAM

private public diagram PRIVATE and + PUBLIC DIAGRAM

CIRCULATION DIAGRAM

legend

lv er lin e

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legend

foot traffic intensity shopping hubs

vehicular traffic

co rri do r

green areas

co rr id

sil

ve rli ne

analysis

si lv er lin e

legend

foot traffic intensity

or id rr co e lin r

shopping hubs

system immediate traffic hierarchy TRAFFIC HIERARCHY DIAGRAM

traffic hierarchy diagram IMMEDIATE VEHICULAR TRAFFIC DIAGRAM

MODES OF TRANSPORTATION

silverline corrido

er silv

vehicular traffic green areas

LIVING CONCEPT DIAGRAM

modes of transportation

living concept diagram

BASED ON CITY DATA

BUILDING DIAGRAM

diagram

BUS

100

walked other BUS

taxi

LABOR

LIVING SHIELD

subway

BUS

TRANSPORT

BUS

carpooled

LIVING SHIELD

bus BUS

TRANSPORT

drove alone

65.

SITE

PARKING

REET DADE ST

The site analysis helped me understand the means of transportation, demographics, density and intended use in the area. Washington street near Dudley Square is an energetic, diverse, and growing area, currently in transformation. My design was in response to that as well as the overall theme of the studio.

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SITE PLAN REET GARY ST

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PARKING

BUILDING 1 LOBBY RESIDENTIAL PARKING

BAKERY

COMMON SPACE

BUILDING 1 LOBBY COMMERCIAL

1" : 20'

WASHINGTON STREET

BUILDING 2 LOBBY

building 1

REET GARY ST

SITE PLAN C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING Studio

longest perimeter 16 units/floor totaling 64 units. This solution taught me 18 parking spaces

I created two buildings in my project another lesson on building efficiency since I only achieved a 79% and 77% respectfully. Height restrictions combined with neededspaces office and parking spaces proved to be a big challenge for me to overcome. The project was well received by the critics, however, I failed to provide the necessary efficiency desired by my lobby/gallery instructors. community

hybrid co-working environment

private environment

TREE DADE S

housing+amenities

REET DADE ST

green environment

PARKING

= 800 linear f building = =

longest perimeter building 2 4 units/floor

BUILDING EFFICIENCY 48 units

gross area

longest perimeter 16 units/floor 18 parking spaces

= 2,600 sq. f

spaces = 6,000 sq. f lobby/gallery = 41,250 sq. f community

net area

= 800 linear f

spaces

PARKING

48 units

.3 : apartment

1,600 sq. f

gross area

lobby/gallery net area

= 2,600 32,550 sq.sq. f f

lobby/gallery 1,600 sq. f housing+amenities

= 6,000 sq. f

5,390 sq. f

= 41,250 sq. f

32,550 sq. f

3,000 sq. f

rooftop | common = 49,850 sq.space f

spaces

private environment

housing+amenities

private environment

total

2,400 sq. f

housing+amenities

2,400 sq. f total

building efficiency

total

total 39,540 sq. f building efficiency

number of units = 64

building efficiency

BAKERY

COMMON SPACE

BUILDING 1 LOBBY COMMERCIAL

BUILDING 2 LOBBY

1" : 20'

WASHINGTON STREET

BUILDING 2 LOBBY

gross area

= 265 linear f =

net area

16 units

= 1,600 sq. f gross area

= 49,850 sq. f

79.5 %

= 1,600 sq. = 12,800 sq.f f

private environment

green environment = 3,000 39,540 sq.sq. f f

BAKERY

16 units

1,000 sq.

net area

5,390 sq. f

hybrid co-working environment

MASSING

longest perimeter 4 units/floor

= 12,800 sq. f

= 14,400 sq. f

building efficiency

number of units = 64 BUILDING 1 LOBBY RESIDENTIAL

= 265 linear f

.3 : apartment

rooftop | common space

PARKING

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PARKING

EFFICIENCY

ON STREET

building 2

MASSING SITE MASSING

building 2

= 14,400 sq. f

1,000 sq. f 10,000

10,000 sq. f

11,000 s 11,000 sq. f

77.0 %

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AXON AXON

DADE STREET

amenity environment WASHINGTON STREET

working environment

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Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING SOLAR SOLARDIAGRAM DIAGRAM REFRACTION DIAGRAM

LIVING PLANS LIVINGCONCEPT CONCEPTFLOOR FLOOR PLANS BUILDING 1 PLAN

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BUILDING 2 PLAN

APARTMENT TYPES

560

SCALE 1" : 20'

600 legend hybrid co-work facility private amenities apartment 380sq. f apartment 320sq. f apartment 560sq. f apartment 600sq. f

330

PROGRAM DIAGRAM PROGRAM DIAGRAM VERTICAL DIAGRAM

PRIVATE

RESIDENTIAL

380

SCALE ⅛" : 1'

HYBRID RESIDENTIAL

COMMON

PUBLIC

SCALE N/A

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SECTIONS

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SECTION

BUILDING 1 SECTION DADE STREET

BUILDING 1 ELEVATION WASHINGTON STREET SCALE 1" : 10'

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Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING After revising the project based on critical arguments during my review, I managed to increase the floor to area ratio increasing the building efficiency from 79% to 82% . In addition to having more living units in the project I also planned for an increased parking to living ratio from 20% to 25% thus meeting the expected outcomes of the studio in terms of parking. However, in terms of living area, we were expected to reach numbers close to 100 units. At this point I only had 75 units. I then developed a revised version of my conceptual diagram which allowed me to aggregate more units.

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revisited site

bakery

retail site

building structure

loading access

pedestrian use rules over motor vehicle use

revised site

community center

building envelope

revised plan

woonerf

amenities space

revisited building

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silver line corridor

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units

TRANSPORT

RELIEF

330

LIVING SHIELD

TRANSPORT

diagram digram LIVING SHIELD

380

560

500

600 original x32

studio x60 1 bed x5

LABOR

plans plan

1 bed variant x8

2 bed variant x8

variant floor variant floor

SCALE - 1/16" - 1' - 0"

laundry

63' 0"

efficiency efficiency ground level = 87% first level = 78% 2nd level = 82% 3rd level = 82% 4rd level = 82% 5fh level = 82%

75' 0"

average

82.2%

storage

manage ment

green roof

legend LEGEND bakery

reception

retail

setbacks 21' 2"

walking path parking = 35 ratio = .3

13' 8"

diagram

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washington street - west

co-working

function hall

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Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING At this level of development, I was able to reach my goals as well as the studio's outcome for parking to area ratios, functionality and overall efficiency. The machine of living denomination was carried over and, I believe, I managed to provide answers to earlier manifestos which strived for comfort, functionality, wholesomeness, security, and happiness.

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CONCEPT

MAIN ELEVATION

cafe/restaurant

retail

I proceeded to assemble all my final design ambitions into one 110 units cohesive expression in which I called:

THE MACHINE OF LIVING

SUSTAINABLE

HEALTHY

SUN & AIR

WORKSTATION

EXT. INTEGRATION

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UNIT VARIANTS structure 2

33' 0"

circulation diagram

33' 4"

community

5th level

co-working

STUDIO 330 S. FT. 31' 9"

rooftop

1 BEDROOM 500 S. FT.

3rd level

residents

2nd level

residents

2 BEDROOM 600 S. FT. 1 BEDROOM 560 S. FT. E

residents

21' 0"

11' 1"

9' 3"

41' 5"

1st level

10' 2"

residents

41' 5"

4th level

2 33' 0"

level 1

level 2 - 3

3 15' 6"

level 4 - 5

5 29' 2"

15' 6"

8 33' 0"

REL

TRANS

LIVING SHI

NG SHIELD

SPORT

LABOR

PLANS ground layout

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structure level 1 4

33' 0"

woonerf pedestrian use rules over motor vehicle use

33' 4"

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75.

ity

31' 9"

STREET WILLIAM

10' 2"

41' 5"232' 3"

nts

11' 1"

9' 3"

nts

41' 5"

DADE STREET

nts

LEGEND setbacks parking = 39 ratio = .3 bakery

lobby

retail

apartment count = 117

bakery

retail

2 33' 0"

100

3 15' 6"

WASHINGTON STREET

level 2 - 3

21' 0"

walking path

5 29' 2"

15' 6"

126' 2"

SCALE 1/32" = 1' - 0"

level 4 - 5

SCALE 1/16" = 1' - 0"

8 33' 0"

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Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING level 1

level 1

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33' 0"

level 2 -level 3 2 - 3level 2 - 3

33'15' 0" 6"

2 4

29' 2"0" 15' 33' 6"

6 4 5 7

5 3

29' 15'2" 15' 6" 6"

78 5

29'0"2" 15'33' 6"

33'15' 0" 6"

level 4 -level 5 4 - 5level 4 - 5

woonerf woonerf woonerf pedestrian use pedestrian use rules over motorrules over motor vehicle use vehicle use

pedestrian use rules over motor vehicle use

book exchange

bakery

retail

232' 3"

book exchange

book exchange storage

storage

winter garden

storage

winter garden

function hall 126' 2"

management

manag

retail

co - working

126' 2"

winter garden management

function hall

function hall A

co - working

126' 2"

SCALE 1/16" = 1' - 0" SCALE 1/16" = 1' - 0"

SCALE 1/16" = 1' - 0"

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SCALE 1/16" = 1' - 0"

SCALE 1/16" = 1' - 0" SCALE 1/16" =

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Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING SECTION DIAGRAM

solar gain control

Professor : Rob Hagan + Seth Riseman

BRISE-SOLEIL DETAIL

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Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING

Professor : Rob Hagan + Seth Riseman

ELEVATIONS, SECTIONS & DATA dade street elevation

dade street elevation

washington street elevation

SCALE 1" = 10' - 0"

dade street section A

washington street elevation

SCALE 1" = 10' - 0"

dade street section A efficiency floor to area ratio efficiency ground level first level 2nd level 3rd level 4rd level 5fh level

efficiency 19,600 sq.f./ 28,300 sq.f. = floor 70% to area ratio net

/ gross

SCALE 1" = 10' - 0"

william street elevation

19,600 sq.f./ 28,300 sq.f. = 70% net

/ gross

6,000sq.f./6,500sq.f. = 87% 13,660 sq.f./15,660 sq.f. = 87% 16,660 sq.f./19,600 sq.f. = 84% 16,660 sq.f./19,600 sq.f. = 84% 16,660 sq.f./19,600 sq.f. = 84% 16,660 sq.f./19,600 sq.f. = 84%

= average 85%

= 85%

SCALE 1" = 10' - 0"

rear section C

dade street section B

efficiency

6,000sq.f./6,500sq.f. = ground 87% level 13,660 sq.f./15,660 sq.f. first = 87% level 16,660 sq.f./19,600 sq.f. = 2nd 84% level 16,660 sq.f./19,600 sq.f. 3rd = 84% level 16,660 sq.f./19,600 sq.f. = 4rd 84% level 16,660 sq.f./19,600 sq.f. 5fh = 84% level

average

dade street section B

SCALE 1" = 10' - 0"

rear elevation

rear section C

rear elevation

SCALE 1" = 10' - 0"

william street elevation

SCALE 1" = 10' - 0"

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Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING REAR VIEW RENDERING

Professor : Rob Hagan + Seth Riseman

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Studio C2 :: REWORKING HOUSING

Professor : Rob Hagan + Seth Riseman

community bird's view

exterior view - woonerf space

interior view - coworking space

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM

Professor : Tyler Hikley

Organiscism - Organic Achitecture Introduction: This studio was based on a Montessori school in Dorchester. We were assigned organic architecture precedents to help us guide our design concepts for this studio. I studied the Villa Mairea in Finland, by the renowned Alvar Aalto in 1938. I was impressed by the level of detail Mr. Aalto was able to achieve in coordination between artificial and natural environments. SITE

Upon further study I was admiring the fact that Aalto took his project as a piece for examination and experimentation. The voids and masses, lights and shadows, textures and experiences, overall proportion and ideals, all seemed to be connected. All seemed to be connected to the natural site slopes, the use of local raw materials and the plainness as well as playfulness of the overall conception of Villa Mairea. The montessori educational practice seemed to follow this ideal of natural growth without the need to be an artifact, meaning, being artificial in character. Outcomes - Montessori educational practice: prepares children to be able to do problem solving. helps children with critical thinking. helps children develop creativity. helps children time management skills. helps children take care of environment. helps children take care of each other and prepare them to be socially helpful. (excerpt from the Montessori manual)

photos: unknown. Villa Mairea by Alvar Aalto

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM VILLA MAIREA VIEWS DIAGRAM views diagram SCALE : N/A

Professor : Tyler Hikley

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM

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WEST PERSPECTIVE DIAGRAM

east perspective EAST PERSPECTIVE DIAGRAM

west perspective SCALE : N/A

SCALE : N/A

horizontality

threshold connector

verticality

SOUTH PERSPECTIVE DIAGRAM

south perspective SCALE : N/A

aerial diagram AERIAL PERSPECTIVE DIAGRAM SCALE : N/A

court yard exterior

connection

interior

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM AERIAL PERSPECTIVE aerial perspective

Professor : Tyler Hikley

earth - fire- -fire water earth- air - air -water

SCALE : N/A

woods

water

gentle slopes

tangential geometry

path

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE OBSERVATIONS:

Professor : Tyler Hikley

1. THE PLACEMENT OF VERTICAL ELEMENTS REMINDS US THAT TREES ARE PLANTED ON THE GROUND AND THEY GROW IN SIMILAR FASHION AS HUMANS DO. 2. THE HORIZONTALITY OF THE DESIGN REMINDS US THE THAT WE ARE PLACED ONTO A HORIZONTAL PLANE THAT UNIFIES US WITH EARTH. 3. THE USE OF GLASS IN CERTAIN PLACES REMINDS US THAT WE CAN OPEN OUR EYES TO SEE - TO LET THE LIGHT INFILTRATE SPACES THUS THE SPIRIT. 4. THE ENCLOSURE OF OTHER PLACES REMINDS US THAT WE NEED REST AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THAT AT TIMES THERE IS NO NEED FOR US TO SEE. 5. THE USE OF RAW MATERIALS REMINDS US OF LIFE ITSELF - LIFE CAN AND WILL DETERIORATE WITH TIME. (RENEWABLE-INTERCONNECTED) 6. ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE IS ORGANIC BECAUSE IT IS GENTLE ON AN ENVIRONMENT. IT TREATS THE ARCHITECTURE AS A CONTINUATION OF THE SITE, AND IT TREATS THE SITE AS A CONTINUATION OF THE ARCHITECTURE. SYMBOLIC OF CONTINUUM OF LIFE.

images: unknown. excerpt from the web

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM During the analysis of Villa Maire I discovered a juxtaposition of two L shaped masses, one contributing to the other, creating spaces between volumes. Here I took the approach of masses complementing spaces and voids really creating them. This fashion led me to conclude that Villa Maire was a sort of Yin Yang proclamation at least in some basic form. This conclusion helped correlate some important concepts identified as "human tendencies" in the Montessori theory which proclaims:

Professor : Tyler Hikley

INTERMINGLE DIAGRAM

Universal, innate characteristics in human psychology. There is some debate about the exact list, but the following are clearly identified: ▪

Self-preservation

▪

Orientation to the environment

▪

Order

▪

Exploration

▪

Communication

▪

Work, also described as "purposeful activity"

▪

Manipulation of the environment

▪

Exactness

▪

Repetition

▪

Abstraction

▪

The "mathematical mind"

▪

Prepared environment

▪

Construction in proportion to the child and his/her needs

▪

Beauty and harmony, cleanliness of environment

▪

Order

▪

An arrangement that facilitates movement and activity

▪

Limitation of materials, so that only material that supports the child's development is included

INTERMINGLE intermingle diagramDIAGRAM SCALE : 1"=20' -0"

in out

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM

Professor : Tyler Hikley

YIN Diagram YIN YANG YANG DIAGRAM

summer

SCALE : 1"=20' -0"

6AM

8PM

winter 6PM

4PM

8AM

12NOON

2PM

10AM

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM I created a few drawings and models which directed my thinkingâ&#x20AC;Ś Here are a couple of examples: The stone model Aims to convey texture use, but more importantly, rationality over nature. Humans imagining their ideal of living within a scope of the organic, a living growing, gentle thing yet orderly positioned. The vertical model Aims to convey playfulness between materiality, verticality and the golden section 1.618... â&#x20AC;&#x201C; natural growth is based on this premise. The drawing A representation of someone taking a path in the woods. The path in the woods is intended to be understood as a ritualistic place, a place of humbleness and solitude, a place of awareness of the self and a place of basic integration between humans and their surroundings.

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM Upon further study I was looking for simplification of the total MONTESSORI Dialect :

Professor : Tyler Hikley MONTESSORI Diagram: Independence, freedom within limits, respect andLIMITS technology MONTESSORI DIAGRAM : FREEDOM WITHIN

Independence, freedom within limits, respect , technology and human psychology as well as this list; ▪

Self-preservation

▪

Orientation to the environment

▪

Order

▪

Exploration

▪

Communication

▪

Purposeful activity

▪

Manipulation of the environment

▪

Exactness

▪

Repetition

▪

Abstraction

▪

The "mathematical mind"

1. circular motion

2. directional motion

ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE IS CONTINUITY:

▪

Order

▪

Construction in proportion to the child and his/her needs

▪

Beauty and harmony, cleanliness of environment

▪

An arrangement that facilitates movement and activity

▪

Limitation of materials, so that only material that supports the child's development is included

Diagrams were created to express these principles in relationships between mass, space, directionality and light.

it treats the site as a continuation of architecture and

ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE IS CONTINUITY REALIZATION

it treats architecture as a continuation of the site.

Prepared environment must contain the following:

3. centralizing motion

1. circular motion

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM The slogan, Organic Architecture Is Continuity, was created in order to explain my intentions in this project. I had noticed that in the case of Villa Mairea, the architecture seemed to be a continuation of the site the same way the site seemed to be a continuation of the architecture. My diagrams attempt to bring order in motion, in other words, the

Professor : Tyler Hikley ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE IS CONTINUITY: it treats the site as a continuation of architecture and ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE IS CONTINUITY it treats architecture as a continuation of the site. 2. directional motion

direction of motion would be orderly in principle. This way I was basing my argument on exactness and discipline in a free, yet limited way. I believed I achieved that in a deliberate way.

ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE IS CONTINUITY it treats the architecture as a continuation of the site and it treats the site as a continuation of architecture.

ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE IS CONTINUITY ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE IS CONTINUITY: it treats the site as a continuation of architecture and it treats architecture as a continuation of the site.

3. centralizing motion

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM At this point I had a clear vision of what the term continuity meant in this project; a sort of parts to the whole process. Another diagram helped me put in form what I believed to be an exact shape, an eight pointed star. To further my exercise I tried to simplify it.

Professor : Tyler Hikley MONTESSORI Diagram REDUCTION DIAGRAM

REDUCTION OF CONTINUITY - parts to the whole

After all processes involved I created a set of rules for myself in order to develop the next phase of this project, which was to develop a Montessori classroom;

▪ PROCESSION IS INTERTWINED TO PROMOTE DISCOVERY + RELATIONSHIPS ▪ CURVATURE IS NECESSARY TO DIMINISH HARSHNESS ▪ MASSES SHOULD BE ENGAGED SO NO ONE FEELS LOST ▪ IT MUST DISPLAY CONNECTION OF PARTS TO THE WHOLE ▪ ORIENTATION SHOULD FOLLOW SUN'S PATH WHENEVER POSSIBLE ▪ INCLINED TO USE MATHEMATICAL FORMS

CONTINUITY DIAGRAM MONTESSORI Diagram

▪ FREEDOM WITHIN LIMITS ▪ HEALTH IS REQUIRED ▪ ORDER IS REQUIRED

CONTINUITY CONCEPT

engagement concept

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM MONTESSORI SPACE DIAGRAMS

Professor : Tyler Hikley

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM CLASSROOM 1

Professor : Tyler Hikley MONTESSORI Classroom: horizontality vs verticality + materiality HORIZONTALITY VS VERTICALITY

MONTESSORI Classroom

exterior boundary CLASSROOM PROGRAM ▪ SITTING STATIONS +

710 SQ.F.

▪ KITCHEN

100 SQ.F.

▪ BATHROOM X 2

130 SQ.F.

▪ STORAGE

60 SQ.F.

▪ SCIENCE CENTER

150 SQ.F.

▪ PEACE SPACE

350 SQ.F.

▪ CIRCULATION

N/A

KITCHEN

8:1

5:1

interior / exterior

SCIENCE

LIVING

▪ UNDEFINED

13:1

COURTYARD

STR

N/A PEACE

N/A X 30 = 50 SQ. F EACH

TOTAL

1,500 SQ. F.

CLASSROOM 1 SECTION MONTESSORI Section SECTION AA

+13'

+8'

+6"

3:1

2:1

1:1

natural order

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM After careful peer review analysis, my task going forward was to expand my original ideas and approximate them to perfection. So I developed a second iteration of a Montessori classroom.

Professor : Tyler Hikley MONTESSORI CLASSROOM2 : ENTRANCE CLASSROOM ELEVATION NORTH

The program called for a 1,500 sq. foot area much like the main classrooms already observed during a site visit to the Copper Beech School in Dorchester. Their classrooms had many types of spaces integrated into one open space. For my second iteration I decided to make the Pace space a central point of confluence. Pace is Italian for Peace. Maria Montessori believed that during early child development especially, children should have a space for quietness or even solitude. My idea was to bring them the peace space as easily as possible. At this iteration, I was bringing all materiality into a more consistent composition as well. The wood, the rocks, the metals, water, etcâ&#x20AC;Ś all had to complement one another. This is strictly controlled environment yet it had intended it to be as natural, if not fully organic, in character as possible. The natural law also known as the Fibonacci sequence was already developed in the first iteration, however, now it was more subtle. My intuition was not to imitate how nature designs its elements but rather, how men control their environments based on premises of use. The main exterior feature of this iteration kept the Loop circulation derived from my eight pointed star, while also incorporating elements such as water, rocks and soil. All these features are necessary to help students achieve an exemplary level of relationships between natural elements and physical elements as well as psychological ones.

CLASSROOM ELEVATION MONTESSORI CLASSROOM2 : EXTERIOR SOUTH

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Professor : Tyler Hikley

MONTESSORI MONTESSORI CLASSROOM CLASSROOM3: PLAN

PLAN

AA COURTYARD

MALE MUDROOM FEMALE LIVING

STR.

PACE

YOGA STAGE

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM Adding to my previous conclusions, I studied and understood the Chinese concept of harmony, which is arguably derived from Classical Greece or older societies. The correlation here is, that a Montessori school deals with the most innate way to bring up a human being. Besides, the materiality described in the five virtues is inducive to both physical and intellectual growth.

Professor : Tyler Hikley MONTESSORI [HARMONY CONCEPT ] CONTINUITY HARMONY CONCEPT WATER 水

METAL 金

This iteration was a definite step forward in concept, however, I still needed to deal with functionality issues such as "the cubbies", or storage bins, simply added to the space without consideration of integration. In the same way the fire place was simply put in a space without further integration.

EARTH 土

FIRE 火

I then created my final classroom iteration which was well received and in my opinion, well integrated with features such as; a skylight crossing the space for the students to be able to track the time of day, cork floors to reduce noise and create an environment apt for less accidents, a better integrated the fireplace between storage area and the peace space to maintain interest as well as warmth and comfort. All carefully proposed with materiality consistent with my precedent work.

5 VIRTUES WOOD 木

CLASSROOM SECTION MONTESSORI CLASSROOM3 : SECTION SECTION AA

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM

Professor : Tyler Hikley

MONTESSORI CLASSROOM MONTESSORI classroom 4 plan

AA roofplan

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM MONTESSORI classroom MONTESSORI - CLASSROOM plan

roofplan

SECTION AA

CLASSROOM SECTION

Professor : Tyler Hikley

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM My design featured an immediate courtyard outside of the classroom, with rocks and logs in a grassy soil to aid mental stress and keep a playful environment. Inside I integrated cubbies within designated walls for organizing students belongings, etc. Here is a cross sectional display of what I envisioned for the typical classroom.

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM MONTESSORI - SCHOOL SITE

NOLLI MAP MAIN VEHICULAR ROUTE MAIN PUBLIC TRANS. ROUTE

Professor : Tyler Hikley

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM During the process of developing a Nolli map, I started thinking about this site in terms of density, engagement and protection. I diagramed my thinking in two separate options. I had the following thoughts;

Professor : Tyler Hikley

OPTION # 1 - RESIDENTIAL DENSITY

The project should respect and maybe even add to the current density properties of this community. The project should manage to be protective in its use, since it is meant mostly for children.

GANIZATION

The project should be able to engage Amory Street thus the community.

EXISTING - SCHOOL SITE OPTION # 2 - STREET ENGAGEMENT

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM

Professor : Tyler Hikley

MONTESSORI SITE DESIGN INITIAL - SITE DESIGN AA

TO BE DEFINED

easement

-3Ft.

+/-0Ft.

9' x 18' 18' x 18'

amor

y st.

SECTION AA

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM With the completion and pass of the Montessori classroom, we were to go back to the site and develop a program composed of five classrooms, three of which, was meant for use of older children, administrative spaces, storage spaces, an auditorium, etc.

Professor : Tyler Hikley

copper beech school SCHOOL COPPER BEECH program

total

+/-

primary / elementary classroom

1,600 sq.f.

infant classroom

800 sq.f.

auditorium

1,000 sq.f.

teacher's space / conference

600 sq.f.

main office

200 sq.f.

small offices

100 sq.f.

art space

500 sq.f.

bathrooms

60 sq.f.

The masses should be engaged so no one feels lost.

reception

300 sq.f.

The shape must display connection of parts to the whole.

circulation N/A

My concept was to make a reference to the Yin Yang diagram in a design oriented for involvement and creative in nature. My first approach to site design was too basic and it needed to properly respond to the program, so moving ahead I had a lot of trouble trying ideas that resolved the functionality of the school. The building itself in my opinion had to fit within my continuity concept as well as in the parameters I had layed out: Â Procession must be intertwined to promote discovery, and relationships. Curvature is necessary to diminish harshness.

11,500 sq.f. outdoor

Building orientation should follow sun's path whenever possible. The overall design must be inclined to use mathematical forms. The space must provide freedom within limits. The space requires a healthy environment. The space requires order.

outdoor

drop off

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM

Professor : Tyler Hikley

In this scheme, I followed my premise for designing the school, however, only a handful of students would be able to experience the classrooms strictly designed for the Montessori scheme.

SITE copper beech school

str.

play ground egress

pace

conference mudroom playarea

str.

living

office 2

play ground

woonerf

garden egress

office 1

egress

pace

conference mudroom playarea living

office 2

woonerf

garden egress

office 1

principal

lobby/reception

toddler classroom

auditorium

principal

lobby/reception

entrance

toddler classroom

auditorium

living garden

entrance

playarea

living

mudroom

teacher's space

garden pace

playarea mudroom

art room

teacher's space

pace alternative modes of transportation

art room

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM aerial perspective COPPER BEECH OVERVIEW

Professor : Tyler Hikley

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM A more refined scheme was created. Although similar in form to the previous one, this scheme has many differences both in functionality and connectivity. While creating my site diagrams I was influenced by how the T was recessed in the city's fabric, and I thought, it would be a great safety decision to embed the building in the city's fabric. This way, the children would be safer and there would be potential to develop a roof-top that could be used by everyone. At this point I was able to provide my first full iteration of the project. In my opinion, the Copper Beech School would be a gateway to the community, hosting a public park with a water feature, a woonerf to slow down cars and make it more of a people's domain.

n section conference

reception

auditorium

classroom

Professor : Tyler Hikley

PLAN

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM

Professor : Tyler Hikley

With my conceptual ideas in place i was able to further refine and frame my recent understanding of organic architecture. After reading excerpts Life as The Schema of Freedom by F. W. J. Schelling. Sir. Schelling's states; "An organic order strives to support the continuous creation of meaning within a unifying and integrated framework." I immediately felt compelled to create my own organic slogan which would become the theme for my school's design. Centralization - Rotation and Direction, creates an engagement of organic order. Classroom

Centralization

Direction

Rotation

Elevations

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM The final classroom design is a more refined version of the older iterations. It was my intention that this particular design be as functional as it is philosophical. The roof top, for example, would support life. The skylights would connect the children to the sun. The wall openings would distribute natural light abundantly, a requirement for any healthy environment. The openings allow for appropriate air circulation. Fresh air is another requirement for a healthy environment. The floors are made of cork thus creating a safer environment as well as an environment that supports long periods of standing without excessive strain in the legs and feet, thus in the body.

Professor : Tyler Hikley

PLAN

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM

Professor : Tyler Hikley

CLASSROOM SECTIONSECTION CLASSROOM TYP. CLASSROOM

SECTION AA

AA +13'

+8'

PEACE

-6"

SOLAR APPROACH

SCHOOL SECTION SECTION BBBB WOONERF conference

SECTION CC

SCHOOL SECTION CC WOONERF

reception

auditorium

art space

classroom

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM copper beech school

Professor : Tyler Hikley

program PROGRAM FINAL

totals

primary / elementary classroom

1,600 sq.f.

infant classroom

1,000 sq.f.

auditorium

900 sq.f.

teacher's space / conference

600 sq.f.

main office

200 sq.f.

small offices

100 sq.f.

art space

900 sq.f.

bathrooms

60 sq.f.

reception / storage

400 sq.f.

circulation INTERIOR

N/A

800 sq.f.

outdoor

11,260 sq.f.

outdoor

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM In my final vision strived for creating an engagement of organic order, I completed my project by adding a rooftop pond to add organic matter (animal, vegetation or insect like) to an inorganic matter (the building). This idea was highly disputed among my peers. I wanted to incorporate a water feature to this project from the initial observation of organic architecture.

Professor : Tyler Hikley

FINAL PLAN

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM FINAL SCHEME FACULTY

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM

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Studio C1 :: ORGANICISM

Professor : Tyler Hikley

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Studio C2 :: RICHARD THE III CENTER

Professor : Peter Martin + Eric Pfeuer

Richard III Centre - Mausoleum for the king's final resting place Introduction: In response to the discovery of the remains of King Richard III under a car park in the centre of Leicester, UK, it is proposed that a visitor centre and mausoleum be designed. This complex will be created to provide an appropriate burial place for the royal remains and an education centre/museum that provides an objective account of the much-maligned monarchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and brief reign. The complex is to be sited in a soon to be created public square, in the historic heart of the city. The square will be close to Roman ruins, Saxon church, cathedral, mediaeval town hall, vibrant urban shopping core and inner ring road. It is expected that the proposed centre will be used to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;informâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the design of the public square and adjacent public space. Students will be expected to familiarize themselves with relevant political history as well as that of the city. All site analysis and local conditions research will be web based and the project will be developed in metric. The total program will be between 2500-3000 sqm. The initial period of work will entail students formulating development design standards for the proposed site, in response to existing conditions in surrounding urban area. (By Peter Martin) _ This studio was based in Leicester England with premise on recent historical events that led to the discovery of the remains of King Richard The III. This studio had an upfront approach, meaning, we had the opportunity to study the site from day one. Richard the III was the king of England for only a two year period. The king was a warrior, and he lost his life in battle. Shakespeare portrayed Richard the III as a hunchback villain, however, it is arguably believed by scholars and intellectuals alike that Richard the III was a man of virtue. Recently, the city's mayor Mr. Veejay Patel, embarked on a mission to incorporate the historic sites of the old city of Leicester into a more cohesive plan. His goal is to make a more pedestrian friendly city that deviates from the 60's, 70's and 80's urban renewal developments that basically turned away from the old medieval city plan arguably desired by most.

SITE

feet meters

1000 300

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Studio C2 :: RICHARD THE III CENTER I started my analysis by briefly studying the history of Leicester. Soon after I started making local observations, I noticed the immediate area of our site was very city like with very limited spaces for vegetated land. I also observed the existing city grid in comparison to the original medieval city of Leicester.

Professor : Peter Martin + Eric Pfeuer

Analysis - vegetation scale 1mm:2000mm

Analysis - the grid scale 1mm:2000mm

Stukeley's Map of 1722, exerpt from the city of Leicester web page.

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Studio C2 :: RICHARD THE III CENTER The observed existing city grid led me to a development of a Nolli map. At this point it was clear to me this area of the city was public and semi-public in nature, with only a handful of restricted private spaces. I then moved forward with an extrusion of the map for better massing visualization. In this process, our site was clearly in between two very important historical sites of the city.

Professor : Peter Martin + Eric Pfeuer

Analysis scale 1mm:1000mm

9m 79.4 6m 56.3

site

approx. 4,400sq. m

historic connection scale 1mm:2000mm

roman ruins

memorial tower

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Studio C2 :: RICHARD THE III CENTER Immediate to our site, there was an express highway which I saw as an impediment to a successful integration of the historical sites to the city as a whole. I also noticed our site was in between a very dense and a not so dense area. Looking back at the original city's map I realized the less dense area is just outside the old city walls which is consistent with the local medieval heritage.

Professor : Peter Martin + Eric Pfeuer

Analysis - main route scale 1mm:2000mm

divider

Analysis - density scale 1mm:2000mm

not very dense

very dense

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Studio C2 :: RICHARD THE III CENTER After the initial observations of our site, Mr. Peter Martin asked us to find inspiration elsewhere and provide a possible plan for integration of our studied precedents. My initial instinct was to bring back the city's medieval heritage that would help enforce and connect the city's historical sites as a whole.

Professor : Peter Martin + Eric Pfeuer

OBSERVATION I

Option one was an attempt to create a large city plaza along the street. This option would replace the existing parking lot on this site. It also would cancel a surface road that runs parallel to the site, thus creating a more pedestrian friendly space.

OPTION I

shopping mall

scale 1mm:1000mm

st. nicholas.

proposed city plaza

roman ruins

BBC proposed program leicester cathedral condemned

parking garage

hotel

university

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Studio C2 :: RICHARD THE III CENTER Option two was an attempt to recreate a connection to the ancient Roman architecture. The Roman baths is a very important site in the city of Leicester, and I thought it would be a remarkable move trying to incorporate Roman architecture once again to this city. I particularly looked into amphitheaters, since the life of Richard the III is mostly known through the spell of Shakespeare. This option would provide an even bigger city plaza in addition to a larger background that would hide a 4 story parking lot developed around the 70's.

Professor : Peter Martin + Eric Pfeuer

OBSERVATION II

OPTION II

shopping mall

scale 1mm:1000mm

st. nicholas.

roman ruins

proposed city plaza BBC

leicester cathedral

proposed program condemned museum

parking garage

hotel

university

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Studio C2 :: RICHARD THE III CENTER Option three was an attempt to recreate a connection to the ancient Roman architecture through the eyes of Albert Speer. Nazi architecture was like Roman architecture in that it was Fascist, meant to stand hundreds of years. During heated arguments with my peers, I explained Britain was one of the biggest empires the world has seen. This observation of the Berlin's Olympic Stadium (Reichssportfeld) was a crucial opportunity that would allow me to redesign a larger portion of the city of Leicester. In this design attempt, I had the opportunity to detour the high-speed expressway to create a plaza fitted to an empire.

Professor : Peter Martin + Eric Pfeuer

OBSERVATION III

Shakespeare portrayed Richard the III as a hunchback villain. At this point I decided to use Shakespeare's interpretation to develop this project. In this line of thought I developed a manifesto with the purpose of encompassing all matters I thought necessary to represent a king.

RICHARD THE III MANIFESTO 1. ACCOMPLISH A MEMORIAL THAT EMBRACES THE EVIL CHARACTER OF HIS PERSONALITY 2. ARCHITECTURALLY REPRESENT TIME OF HIS REIGN - A TWO YEAR PERIOD 3. ACCOMPLISH A MODERN TEMPLE WITH ROOTS IN ANTIQUITY 4. CONNECT SITE TO HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT BUILDINGS 5. RESPOND TO SITE OBSTRUCTIONS AND ORIENTATION

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OPTION III scale 1mm:2000mm

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Studio C2 :: RICHARD THE III CENTER At this point we had a program to fill and a concept in the works. The program consisted of a mausoleum, restrooms, an educational center, a memorial, a small shop, a cafe, and a reception area. This design was driven by a late observation of a path between Leicester Cathedral and the Roman ruins. I observed that the BBC radio station had a driven design feature in the city. This feature was a creation of a covered alleyway, dividing the building in two parts. My idea was to appropriate and expand the BBC's idea further by creating another alleyway, only this time more pronounced but in the same vector of orientation. This architecture was envisioned with an early medieval flare, as well as with a sense of functionality and modernity most thriving cities aim to achieve. My intention was to mix red brick, commonly found in the city of Leicester, with ancient stone quarries in reference to the Roman architecture.

Professor : Peter Martin + Eric Pfeuer

PROGRAM scale 1mm:300mm

TO LEICESTER RUINS AT ST. NICHOLAS

CAFE/KITCHEN

PATH

TO LEICESTER CATHEDRAL

EDUCATIONAL CENTER PROPOSED PLAZA

I placed the volumes in a boomerang shape to engage adjacencies and to hide other buildings I was not interested in making part of this composition.

BBC RADIO STATION - ADJACENT TO SITE

THEATER

STAGE/ BURIAL CHAMBER

LEGEND

MUSEUM

MEMORIAL

CONNECTOR PATH CAFE/KITCHEN EDUCATIONAL CENTER MEMORIAL EXISTING SEMI PUBLIC SPACE

SHOP HOTEL/ RESIDENCE

MAUSOLEUM UNDERNEATH STAGE VEGETATION

PUBLIC WC

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MASSING PLAZA PLAN scale N/A

ROMAN RUINS & ST. NICHOLS

BBC PROPOSED PLAZA

LEICESTER CATHEDRAL

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Studio C2 :: RICHARD THE III CENTER Proceeding my developments, I found enjoyment in playing with monumentality seen in Speer's work. I designed this iteration based on my first trial, only this time I was pushing on the idea of Sovereignty and kingship with a monstrous indoor theater reminiscent of Albert Speer's ideals and massive facades with underlines of intimidation and pagan sacredness.

Professor : Peter Martin + Eric Pfeuer

SCHEMATICS scale 1mm:1000mm

I was accused of simply emulating USA federal buildings, to which, my replies were not easily understood by most. I presented my peers with the idea that sympathizers of Fascist governments utilize Roman architectural styles like totalitarian governments do with a few Eastern exceptions. Architecture in my view is the honest way to define societies and what these societies stand for. Neoclassical architecture can be observed in virtually every great nation whether one agrees with what it symbolizes or not. This design is a progression from my previous work and it aimed to emphasize solidity in a portion of the city that seemed misplaced by decades of updates that abruptly break with Leicester's ancient world.

ST. NICHOLAS

LEGEND

ROMAN RUINS CONNECTOR PATH CAFE/KITCHEN EDUCATIONAL CENTER

Among the updates that reshaped this area are:

MEMORIAL/SHOP

- an underpass speed way - a massive parking garage - new sidewalk cutouts for cars and buses HISTORICAL CONNECTION - a six story building adjacent to St. Nicolas church that shades the Roman Baths - a circular parking lot which is meant to replaced by this project MEDIEVAL

GATE

EXISTING SEMI PUBLIC SPACE MAUSOLEUM/GALLERY VEGETATION

RECEPTION

RICHARDIII MEMORIAL

DRAMA

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SITE OVERVIEW scale 1mm:2000mm

TOWER CITY CENTER

ST. NICHOLAS

s high

ROMAN RUINS

MEDIEVAL GATE

LEICESTER CATHEDRAL RICHARDIII MEMORIAL

HISTORICAL CONNECTION

tree

MARKET

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Studio C2 :: RICHARD THE III CENTER Making the city of Leicester a desirable historical center was my priority at this point in designing the memorial. The creation of an overwhelming theater brings certain ideals to the psyche of its residents and visitors alike. In my opinion, this design shows how important culture can be to the city as a whole.

Professor : Peter Martin + Eric Pfeuer

COMPLEX scale N/A

My previous solution had an outdoor theater which to me, meant an incorporation of the community in this plaza. However, I was pressed on ideas of functionality and was not only interested in making a statement so the amphitheater was replaced by a covered theater. This solution brought shelter to the theater while making a Neoclassical statement of grandioseness and austerity. I envisioned the memorial portion of this design being of late 1500's English style, while the educational portion followed the street's new developments of brick and glass facades of the 1990's and finally the Neoclassical theater and adjacencies.This solution was a bit limited and I had too many styles already in the overall development so I started rethinking about my propositions. Pressing forward, I had a mission to synthesize my building language in order to find a more cohesive language.

FACULTY

MEMORIAL

RECEPTION

THEATER

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Cathedral's steeple

High street facade

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Studio C2 :: RICHARD THE III CENTER This version brought the amphitheater back to the plaza and made more of design cohesion in that big rotunda of the building which is not present now. It also made more sense to reconnect the paths of the plaza in this fashion. Lastly, this version featured a change in materiality, now the exterior is cladded in white marble in order to better represent power, austerity and sovereignty. A material reminiscent of Neoclassical architecture.

Professor : Peter Martin + Eric Pfeuer

SITE - SECTION AA scale n/a

SITE OVERVIEW

ale n/a

In addition to those changes, I proposed a new cladding system to cover the four story parking garage adjacent to the site. The idea was accepted, however, I was advised not to take the focus away from my design developments.

cladding system

SITE OVERVIEW scale n/a

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Professor : Peter Martin + Eric Pfeuer

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Studio C2 :: RICHARD THE III CENTER For my midterm review I had the initiative to create an underground theater. This solution dealt with both functionality and expression of the theater. I created a dome on the exterior that could be only accessed via by the memorial portion of the building. I also managed to make my mixture of architecture styles more cohesive.

Professor : Peter Martin + Eric Pfeuer

SITE OVERVIEW scale 1MM/1000MM

PROGRAM

scale 1mm:500mm

230 PEOPLE EXPECTANCY BASEMENT LEGEND GROUND LEVEL

STAGE

HALL - ENTRANCE/EXIT HOUSE

RESTROOMS ARTIST SPACE THEATER

VEGETATION AT GROUND LEVEL

ARTIST ENTRANCE EXIT ESCAPING ROUTE

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PROGRAM scale 1mm:500mm

TO LEICESTER RUINS AT ST. NICHOLAS

CAFE ADMINISTRATION

RECEPTION

SHOP FACULTY 3 FLOORS

GALLERY

LEGEND CONNECTOR PATH

PROCE SSION

CAFE/KITCHEN

THEATER

RELIC UNDERGROUND CONNECTOR

EDUCATIONAL CENTER MEMORIAL/SHOP ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES MAUSOLEUM/PROCESSION ROOM/RELIC ROOM/GALLERY VEGETATION

SARCO PHAGUS

RELIC

TO LEICESTER CATHEDRAL

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PLAN OVERVIEW

COFFEE 200SQM

scale 1MM/400MM OFFICES 220SQM RECEPTION ROOM 240SQM GALLERY ROOM 220SQM

FACULTY 265SQM 3 FLOORS

PROCESSION ROOM 130SQM

THEATER 960SQM

RELIC ROOM 75SQM RECEPTION ROOM 240SQM GALLERY ROOM 220SQM PROCESSION ROOM 130SQM RELIC ROOM 75SQM MAUSOLEUM 200SQM SHOP 75SQM THEATER 960SQM OFFICES 220SQM COFFEE 200SQM FACULTY 800SQM TOTAL 3,120SQM

MAUSOLEUM 200SQM

SHOP 75SQM

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SECTION SECTIONAA AA scale 1mm:2000mm

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Studio C2 :: RICHARD THE III CENTER Moving forward I had a structural problem to analyze. The memorial portion of the complex was sitting above the high-speed underpass. I was instructed to push the entire portion of the building from atop of the highway inland. This proved to be an exhaustive move, but one that would make for a more believable project in the real world, if ever, to be considered.

Professor : Peter Martin + Eric Pfeuer

SECTION AA scale 1MM/300MM

STRUCTURE scale 1MM/1000MM

m .00 16 16 .0 m

11 .0

m 20

.0 m

5 6

20 10

m m1

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Studio C2 :: RICHARD THE III CENTER I shortened the educational section of the building and partitioned it in separate levels. At this point in the project I was able to successfully modify the solid High Street facade into a more transparent colonnaded one. The city of Leicester is accurately known for its "doom like" grey days of low sunlight periods and long drizzly hours. I found it appropriate to have more transparency based on functionality that this transparency would promote. Beyond this, I had to refigure my program and restate my overall site geometries.

Professor : Peter Martin + Eric Pfeuer

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AXIS - RELATIONSHIPS GREEN SPACE ROMAN RUINS MEZZANINE CAFE/SHOP

ENTRANCE RECESSED THEATHER RECEPTION

GREEN SPACE

LOUNGE MEZZANINE FACULTY

PROCESSION

RELIC ROOM

HISTORICAL CONNECTION

GALLERY ROOM 220SQM

ACCESS

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PROGRAM - ASSEMBLY ACCESS FACULTY THEATER MEMORIAL CAFE/SHOP RECEPTION

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Studio C2 :: RICHARD THE III CENTER The colonnaded approach was admired by my peers, however, I believed I could improve it. The idea of representing Richard the III as an evil king resonated in my head from time to time. This time I did a brief study of medieval armature and decided permanently to portray the king as a warrior.

Professor : Peter Martin + Eric Pfeuer

THE WARRIOR KING

Representing the king as a warrior was absolutely crucial for me. While I saw other students take less engaging approaches, I felt, architecture must have deeper meaning besides responding to physical things. The colonnaded approach was now taking form based on medieval armature, this is the way I found to purposefully develop the project further.

images: drawings exempt from Viollet-Le- Duc

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AXIS - RELATIONSHIPS ROMAN RUINS

GREEN SPACE ENTRANCE

GREEN SPACE

HISTORICAL CONNECTION

LEICESTER CATEDRAL

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Studio C2 :: RICHARD THE III CENTER After a couple of colonnaded approaches, I was definitely trying to express my project structurally. I was deliberately thinking how to put emphasis in certain portions of the building. My instructors then asked me to pursue a more detailed sketch of the reflection pools. The reflection pools were my way of diping into the protection features of medieval architecture. I decided, to have a relation to medieval architecture this way - by protecting most of the structure of the building by water pools. At this point I was ready to communicate my entire project graphically.

DOME - SECTION

LOOP DRAIN

WATER

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Studio C2 :: RICHARD THE III CENTER They had two distinguished volumes, one dedicated specifically to the king and one to other idiosyncrasies. This was representative of his two year reign. The mausoleum was an elliptically shaped dome in order to emphasize the building and contrast to the sterile L shaped volume. I was looking to differentiate both volumes as in a fine piece of jewelry.

Professor : Peter Martin + Eric Pfeuer

PLAN - OVERVIEW GROUND PLAN

MAUSOLEUM

KING'S HALL

PLAN - OVERVIEW 2ND FLOOR PLAN

KING'S HALL

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Studio C2 :: RICHARD THE III CENTER DETAIL - REFLECTIVE POOL

I managed to incorporate gargoyles to the structure of the building, this was beyond the realm of the scope of the project to some, however, I though it would be an important distinction. King Richard III used the boar's figure representing his royalty and kingship so that connotation imply to me that the use of the boar's figure was important to correctly represent the king. SCALE: 1MM : 10MM

Professor : Peter Martin + Eric Pfeuer

DETAIL - GARGOYLE

POURED CONCRETE FOR DOME BASE

WATER

10CM RECESS

GROUND

THRESHOLD

CIRCULATION JET

SCALE: 1MM : 15MM

ROOF PROTECTIVE MEMBRANE

FINISH CLADDING MATERIAL

VEGETATION

SKYLIGHT DRIPPING EDGE

GLASS ROOFTOP

PITCH

DETAIL - ARMORY DERIVED COLUMN

DETAIL - GLASS ROOFTOP PRE-CAST CONCRETE ROOF STRUCTURE

DRAIN

TRUSS SYSTEM FOR GLASS ROOFTOP

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SITE -OVERVIEW

Professor : Peter Martin + Eric Pfeuer

SCALE: 1MM : 300MM

TO LEICESTER RUINS AT ST. NICHOLAS TO LEICESTER CATHEDRAL

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Studio C2 :: RICHARD THE III CENTER Leicester in general is a dark city in terms of weather. I designed glass roof tops to maximize the amount of light in the buildings, minimize obscurity and improve people's moods. The reflective pools would work much the same way as swimming pools, with the major difference being, the reflective pools would take advantage of the local wet weather and would utilize rain water to replenish themselves. This would allow for a practically sustainable and cost free operation.

Professor : Peter Martin + Eric Pfeuer

DETAIL - REFLECTIVE POOL SCALE: 1MM : 10MM

POURED CONCRETE FOR DOME BASE

WATER

10CM RECESS

GROUND

THRESHOLD

CIRCULATION JET

SCALE: 1MM : 15MM

ROOF PROTECTIVE MEMBRANE

FINISH CLADDING MATERIAL

VEGETATION

SKYLIGHT DRIPPING EDGE

GLASS ROOFTOP

PITCH

DETAIL - GLASS ROOFTOP PRE-CAST CONCRETE ROOF STRUCTURE

DRAIN

TRUSS SYSTEM FOR GLASS ROOFTOP

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Studio C2 :: RICHARD THE III CENTER RICHARD THE III - MEMORIAL

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PLAN - UNDERGROUND REST ROOMS

THEATER STR.

ACCESS

STR. HVAC

theater mausoleum restrooms storage access

1,200 M sq.

MAUSOLEUM

ACCESS

REST ROOMS

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PLAN - GROUND GREEN AREA

REFLECTIVE POOL PAVED GROUND

GREEN AREA

ENTRANCE

MAIN ENTRANCE

SHOP

.3 60

CAFE THEATER

RECEPTION

REFLECTIVE POOL

LOUNGE

KING'S HALL

.5 m

reception lounge access cafe/shop king's hall complex

MAUSOLEUM GALLERY

SOCIETY RICHARD THE III ENTRANCE

GALLERY

BB DELIVERY ACCESS

1,000 M sq.

EXIT

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PLAN - MEZZANINE

SEMINARS

seminar rooms

250 M sq.

KING'S

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PLAN - 2ND + 3RD FLOOR

EDUCATION CENTER - OFFICES

ADMINISTRATION

open - concept offices administration restrooms access 550 M sq. p/ floor 1,100 M sq.

KING'S

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SPRING 2011 - FALL 2013

Index: visual&mental studies | studios | work Independent practice

p.160-165

SUPERVISOR | no BAC INVOLVEMENT 2011

Work :: 225 Friend st. Boston. ESL

school PROJECT NEW SCHOOL

original school

166.

The Harvest English Institute was outgrown by their student population andIndependent the business hadpractice to expand. The school was moving from Malden MA. to a more convenient area near government center in Boston. This shift wo students to better make use their resources, time and the city of Boston. This Layout proposal below was introduc schools director just before finalizing the lease. This proposal was declined and I was contacted to help speed relatively small (3,000 sq..f.) design. All happened extremely fast because the school had a terminating lease in M

In 2012 the former Harvest English Institute was outgrown by their student population and the business had to expand. The original school was moving from Malden, MA to a more convenient area near government center in Boston. This shift would allow students to make better use of their resources, time and the city of Boston. This layout proposal (see right figure) was introduced to the school's director just before finalizing the lease. This proposal was declined by my client My first approach was to studied the space both in person and through the proposed plans. With the little time I had I notice and I was contacted to help speed up a new relatively small 3,000 sq.ft. design. that most of the design required for this school was almost in place, in addition they had no time for exuberant time Everything verythequickly the schoolwhich hadgave a terminating in consuming remodeling. moved I also studied original because school space in Malden a me a senselease of proportion. Malden.

original school

CLIENT : Cintia Leone

My second approach was much more humble, I basically created a interior corridor that would be ac 167.

Work :: 225 Friend st. Boston. ESL

My first approach was to study the space both in person and through the proposed plans. With the little time I had, I noticed that most of the design required for this school was almost in place. In addition to this, they had no time for exuberant time consuming remodeling. I also visited the original school space in Malden which gave a me a sense of proportion. The second approach was much more humble, I basically created an interior corridor that would be active and dynamic. My first design approach was to take advantage of potential circulation and natural light. Although the client liked proposal they were concern with time and cost for this configuration.

first layout 164 sq. f.

217 sq. f. 159 sq. f.

CLASS.5

LOUNGE

CLASS.6

CLASS.4

156 sq. f.

162 sq. f. BATH CLASS.3

98 sq. f.

182 sq. f.

BATH

120 sq. f.

CLASS.2

OFFICE

175 sq. f.

LOBBY OFFICE

CLASS.1

392 sq. f. 155 sq. f.

LAB

219 sq. f.

Independent practice

SECOND LAYOUT

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Work :: 225 Friend st. Boston. ESL My second and third approach respectively was well received by my client and by the landlord responsible for the construction of this remodel. Even running with limited time, I thought I could improve the design so I completed two more variations that reconfigured the entrance and lobby.

Independent practice

THIRD LAYOUT

My first approach was to studied the space both in person and through the proposed plans, with the little time I had. I notice that most of the design required for this school was almost in place, in addition they had no time for exuberant time consuming remodeling. I also studied the original school space in Malden which gave a me a sense of proportion.

original space

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Work :: 225 Friend st. Boston. ESL The variation (see top figure) was ultimately the chosen one. At this point I was given the green light to put together a very basic construction layout.

Independent practice

From my second approach, which was well received both by property management and tenant, I was able to scale it an From my second approach, which was well received both by property management and tenant, I was able to scale it an improve it. improve it.

VARIATIONS

al approach was to produce a proposed plan for construction.

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Independent practice

classroom#5 189 sq. f.

lab-room 211 sq. f.

library 134 sq. f.

classroom#4 136 sq. f.

bath 46.5 sq. f.

bath 46.5 sq. f. classroom#3 154 sq. f.

kitchen 49.5 sq. f. office#2 81 sq. f.

Note: TV will be ceiling mounted

lounge 441 sq. f. office#1 108 sq. f.

hall 44 sq. f.

CLIENT

10 F

CINTIA LEONE 617-780-6831

PROJECT

HARVEST INSTITUTE

PROJECT NO.

245.170

classroom#2 158 sq. f.

reception 205 sq. f.

classroom#1 202 sq. f.

PROPOSED LAYOUT

Scale: 1/16" : 1' - 0"

ISSUE

April.15.11

DESCRIPTION

PROPOSED PLAN

DRAWN BY

ANDRE VASCONCELOS

INSTITUTE

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Independent practice

classroom#5 189 sq. f.

lab-room 211 sq. f.

library 134 sq. f.

classroom#4 136 sq. f.

bath 46.5 sq. f.

bath 46.5 sq. f. kitchen 49.5 sq. f.

classroom#3 154 sq. f.

office#2 81 sq. f. lounge 441 sq. f. office#1 108 sq. f.

hall 44 sq. f.

classroom#2 158 sq. f.

reception 205 sq. f.

classroom#1 202 sq. f.

LEGEND PROPOSED PLAN EXISTING PLAN 0

CLIENT

10 F

CINTIA LEONE 617-780-6831

PROJECT

HARVEST INSTITUTE

PROJECT NO.

245.170

OVERLAY - LAYOUT

Scale: 1/16" : 1' - 0"

ISSUE

April.15.11

DESCRIPTION

PLAN OVERLAY

DRAWN BY

ANDRE VASCONCELOS

SPRING 2011 - FALL 2013

About me As far as I can remember it all started when my godfather gave me a set of drafting pencils along with a set of books about drawing. I was approximately 5 years old when I realized I had a passion for drawings, not just my drawings but especially the ones I didn't know how to reproduce. As I grew older I gained different interests like most kids do. I liked skateboarding, video games and swimming, and I almost ended up playing soccer semi-professionally. It took me some time trying out different things, but soon enough I discovered my passion was in architecture. Growing up among other kids was a mystery to me. I couldn't fathom how many of my friends wealthier parents had such intriguing houses. Their houses, in comparison to my parents' house, appeared to cater to the dwellers' needs and lifestyles. This told me they must have had better designers, better drawers, probably because they could afford them. That stayed with me for awhile until I discovered music, which became my main interest and focus for quite a while. At the age of 13, Grunge music began to influence me, and by the age of 18 I had been in a couple of bands playing the guitar. Somehow, I realized creating sequences of notes was relative to some sequences of lines in a drawing. It all begin to make sense to me. My home country Brazil is a strange placeâ&#x20AC;Ś Many would like to describe it as a massively Christian country with deep roots in Portuguese colonialism, and yet, Brazil for the most part has very secular cities deeply influenced by Le Corbusier, Burle Marx, Niemeyer and Lucio Costa. Growing up in this duality I learned to appreciate both aspects of Imperialism and Democracy. That may define aspects of who I am today. I started learning about architecture approximately 14 year ago. I have also been gaining interest in traveling, photography and home sound production. Recently I joined a rock band and that's what do with my free time. I also help Saint Stephen's church in the Northend as an IT consultant and as their preferred tree trimmer. My wife is very supportive of all my activities and I am very appreciative of all people surrounding me. Ever since I came to Boston to follow my dreams, I have been encouraged by those around me to surpass my limitations, and I feel very humble to have been given the opportunity to be able to prosper.