ANDREW M. NGURE | UNDERGRADUATE PORTFOLIO

ANDREW M. NGURE

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ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

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ABOUT THE DESIGNER MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, MD BSAED 2016

HABARI I am in love with the design process and the exploration of new ideas. I am proud and happy to call myself a designer and spend my days crafting and drawing as a design impetus.

It is my intention to join a school with a progressive culture that encourages, and facilitates free thought, conceptualization, and iterative experimentation.

This is a collection of my works over 3.5 years in Architecture School.

Kenya, E. Africa | HOME

PROJECTS THE WOODPECKER ......................................1

THE REVIVAL ............................................... 9

A UNIFYING DIVISION ................................19

ACTIVATING AN URBAN CORE................... 25

ab¡strac¡tion /ab_strakSHon/

freedom from representational qualities in art.

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ruid hill Park is a newly activated multi-use recreational park north of Baltimore city. As recent developmnet in the area draws people to the vicinity, the park is seeing an increase in attendance.

With ample playgrounds, the Maryland zoo, a rich variance of trees and greenery, along with a running track around the Druid Hill Reservoir, it allows for a whole host of activities. This influx of people and renewed attention to the park, created the opportunity for a Pavilion born out of abstracting the sights and sounds within the park.

THE WOODPECKER DRUID HILL PARK| BALTIMORE

SITE PICTURES

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ABSTRACTION BRANCH ON A DYING TREE.

VIEW THROUGH A FENCE.

CLOSE -UP OF A TREE BARK.

SELECTION

PROCESS

SITE VISIT:

INFLUENCE

SOUND OF A WOODPECKER

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DERIVATION OF FORM A Initial modelling of the bark.

Textural representation.

B Planes are expressed three dimensionally.

Planes are modulated to create a mass.

C Linearity is disrupted.

Bark planes are not rectilinear. The model planes should be either.

D Introduction of levels/ floors.

Planes begin to be expressed as walls.

E Voids within the model.

Floor, wall, and roof blend into one.

F Final iteration.

Masses, voids, and extended planes culminate to a final form.

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com·mu·ni·ty de·sign

ko-mew-nee-tee/__ dee-z’ine/ the use of design to create conditions for a stronger Social Capital within communities in urban settings.

BRINGING LIFE TO TIVOLY AVE

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Tivoly avenue | Baltimore, MD Project site.

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he revival experiments by introducing novel form to the streetscape and increasing diversity of residential building types. The tapered walls take away the need for a party-wall and introduces 2 new facades for fenestration to further illuminate the interior. The apartments to the rear of the lot are reclaimed shipping containers re-purposed, retrofitted and stacked to function as structure for the apartments. This cost and time effective construction has the potential to be a trend-setter in providing low-cost durable living solutions for underserved communities without compromising the quality of the living environment.

The revival challenges compromised open/ communal space of the rowhouse and apartment housing types by studying density and diversity of housing through formal spatial transformations.

THE REVIVAL

TIVOLY AVE| BALTIMORE

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FORMAL TRANSFORMATION

PROCESS

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DIAGRAMS

Central space serves as a community amenity with clear visibility from the units.

Street visibility improves security as well all creates a feeling of openness making the space feel larger.

Site circulation.

Street access to the property. Entrances are adjacent to each other to promote interaction with neighbors.

ROWHOUSE APARTMENT

Parking.

Street and designated parking.

DRAWINGS

TIVOLY AVE

ALLEY

GROUND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

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SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

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New view from Tivoly ave.

The rising forms give the street a defining character. Sightlines into the rear yard are established.

The rear yard provides a safe, and ‘personal’ space for the residents.

There is plenty of opportunity for interaction between people on their decks and people within the space. This closeness aims to promote Social Capital.

ur·ban de·sign

‘erb-ern/_ dee-z’ine/ the process of giving form, shape, and character to groups of buildings, neighborhoods, and cities.

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Park Heights | Baltimore, MD Project site.

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n our redevelopment plan for Park Heights, we focused on creating unity and cohesion as well as improving the quality of life in Park Heights. We achieved this by making three moves: lessening the impact of Park Heights ave as a divider on the site, creating a more harmonious relationship with the context, and improving community health by introducing urban farming and trade.

A UNIFYING DIVISION PARK HEIGHTS | BALTIMORE

GROUP PROJECT : ANDREW NGURE | ANBAR OREIZI-ESFAHANI | ROY BORGES

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SITE ANALYSIS

Walkability analysis 5 minute and 10 minute walkability radii overlayed over elementary schools in the area. Project site is very walkable and conducive to pedestrains.

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Transportation Main transit through Park heights. Park heights Ave is 6 lane road catering multiple forms of transit.

Intersections Intersections are concentration nodes that connect the neighborhood to the Park heights Ave. They are meeting points and carry potential to unite the two sides of the neighborhood.

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Area undergoing significant transformation via the acquisition and demolition of a 62-acre area centered on Park Heights and Woodland Avenues. Baltimore City is pursuing redevelopment of the area by replacing blighted blocks with economically viable development.

Density The area as a whole is predominantly residential with different levels of occupation. High density neighborhoods tend to be more stable while the lower desnse areas struggle with vacant units.

PROCESS | DESIGN

Raised health walk idea In an effort to boost community health and create a sense of entry into the neighborhood, a raised green path corssing Park Heights Ave was conceptualized. It did not make the final design.

Preliminary conceptualization of a green path A green path is suggested to connect the two community green spaces of opposite side of Park Heights Ave. Potentially, it would also link to the proposed urban farm.

RFQ Redesign diagram The new Park Heights is more connected to its context with a more fluent urban fabric. Park heights Ave is is split into two, lessening it’s impact on the neighborhood and creating the opportunity to integrate storm water management in-between the transit ways.

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3D Aerial Image courtesty of group member: Anbar Oreizi-Esfahani

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Clinic/Pharmacy

Is located off of a major road which allows for easy entrance.

Urban Market

Market that provides fresh produce and other products to the community which helps solve the food desert problem in the area.

CC Recreation Center Welcome Center Parking space and welcome center for the newly built recreation center. Makes the entrance noticeable and inviting.

Single Family Homes

Early Childhood Development Center In close proximity of Pimlico Elementary/Middle School. Close to the market which gives parents the opportunity to do some shopping before or after visiting the center.

Senior Housing

The housing is located near major nodes which allows for elders to have easy acces to places they need to go to.

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PHASE 1: PARK HEIGHTS IS SPLIT IN TWO.

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DERELICT HOUSING FACING THE STREET IS DEMOLISHED AND PUSHED BACK TO ACCOMMODATE THE UPCOMING LIVE&WORK FRONTAGE. PARK HEIGHTS SPLIT FUNCTIONS TO SLOW DOWN TRAFFIC AND CREATE CENTRAL COMMUNITY SPACES. THE CREATED CENTRAL SPACE WILL FUNCTION AS GREEN SPACE UNTILL LANDSCAPING.

Park

Green space for the single family homes.

CC Jackson Recreation Center .

Urban Farm

Urban farm provides jobs and is a source for the farmers market.

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PHASE 2: THE CREATION OF COMMERCE AND THE NEW FACES OF PARK HEIGHTS.

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Bioswale

FOLLOWING THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED PARK HEIGHTS IS THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LIVE&WORK UNITS WHICH WILL HELP TO ELLEVIATE SOME OF THE ECONOMIC STRESSES OF THE NIGHBORHOOD BY SERVING AS A SOURCE OF EMPLOYMENT AS WELL AS A SOURCE OF COMMODITIES AND SERVICES. tHE CREATION OF BUSINESS SPACE WILL PROVIDE POTENTIAL FOR WHITE COLLAR JOBS.

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Live/Work Rowhomes

Retail spaces can be purchased seperately which gives business owners the opportunity to expand their work space

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Exercise Field/ Park

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Continuation of the Jack Paulsen Park. Dedicated green space for existing rowhomes.

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PHASE 3: COMMUNITY AMENITIES.

Hybrid Units

THIS PHASE WILL RUN IN TANDEM WITH THE SECOND PHASE. IT WILL BE THE CREATION OF COMMUNITY AMENITIES SUCH AS RECREATION AND COMMUNITY CENTERS, AN URBAN FARMING AND TRADE, GREEN SPACE DOUBLING AS STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND A PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT.

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Visual Connection

Mantains a visual connection from the commercial center to the single family homes which allows for a connection between east and west of Park Heights.

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Community Center/Pool

One of the destinations of the pedestrian boardwalk. Attracts members from the surronding community into Central Park Heights.

Duplex Units

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LandUse Image courtesty of group member: Anbar Oreizi-Esfahani

Land use Programming of the site to cater to the needs of a diverse thriving urban population

FINAL PHASE: HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT. HOUSING SHALL BE THE FINAL PHASE OF THE REDEVELOPMENT OF CENTRAL PARK HEIGHTS. THE HOMES DO NOT HAVE DIRECT INTERACTION WITH PARK HEIGHTS AND ARE CUT SHIELDED FROM THE NOISES OF THE BUSY STREET BY THE 3 LEVEL LIVE&WORK UNITS. TENANTS WILL NOT BE BURDENED WITH THE INCONVENIENCES OF CONSTRUCTION BECAUSE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OTHER SITE PROJECTS WILL HAVE CONCLUDED.

Section through Woodland Ave A street through a residential area permitting of mutliple forms of transportation.

pub¡lic space

perb-lik/_ spay-s/ a social space within the public realm. the level of social interaction and sense of community within these environments is rooted in the success of their public spaces.

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German Park | Reservoir Hill, Baltimore, MD Project site.

a Community Core seeks to revitalize Afieldctivating German Park by introducing a multi-functional house as well as a new program to diversify

the park’s use, promote civic engagement, and activate it as a community core.

The re-design also introduces new interactive activities such as chess, exercise machines, and grilling stations ideally used by more than one person at a time. The quaint Field House contains a library and clear views onto Whitelock street.

This community based approach seeks to foster community cohesion and hopefully begin to unite the divided neighborhood.

ACTIVATING A COMMUNTY CORE RESERVOIR HILL | BALTIMORE

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SITE ANALYSIS

Desire path through the site. the lack of designated circulation within the park impedes spatial definition.

Open/ green space in relation to german park. intentional vs open lots.

Civic amenities in the immediate vicinity. german park is centrally located.

Identifying a possible building location to capitalize on the pedestrian presence on whitelock.

Park visibility from the street against tree placement.

Views. panoramic experience from the building.

Entrances into german park. desireable street access vs alley access.

Clear sightlines into the park from the surrounding infrastructure.

EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS

OPPORTUNITIES

Blindspots present.

A series of walls run along the south end of the park create opportunities for crime and unsupervised behavior.

Basketball court is out of view.

The raised concrete pergola was a visual terminus along the primary axis through the park.

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The lack of defined circulation.

Development of a desire path running right through the park.

Circulation moves to the periphery to up the center for activity.

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Building placement on the street edge to take advantage of views and pedestrian presence along Whilelock Street.

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Removal of the pergola for clear sightlines through the park.

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SITE PLAN

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PRECEDENTS A. Arcus centre kalamazoo studio gang.

Curved wall as a unique form and place maker.

B. Ethel turner park

Hierarchy through form.

C. Gasp AT ELWICK BAY ROOM 11 ARCHITECTS Duality.

D. Farnsworth house, mies van de rohe Floating, light, transparent structure.

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Openness The new park design affords an expansive yet defined community amenity.

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PROGRAM 1. Bathrooms 2. Exterior storage 3. Interior storage 4. Kitchenette 5. Multi-purpose 6. Pergola

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FLOORPLAN

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ELEVATION | EAST

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ELEVATION | WEST

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Visual clarity within the new German Park.

A new sense of openess within the park. Designated ciculation and deliberate tree placement strengthen visual clarity along the park.

Park entry and signage.

The park addition peeks aound the corner of the site enhancing the parks presence onto the street. The multipurpose space has a n unobstructed view onto Whitelock ave.

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Kwaheri

RESUME

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