CONSTRUCTION DRAWING SET

Spring 2022

GRADUATE PROJECT- SPRING 2022

PROJECT OVERVIEW:

This comprehensive studio was very detail-oriented, giving a deep understanding of the construction process and joinery details providing an insight into real-life practice. The project is situated at the intersection of High street and Main street in Oxford, OH, a pretty busy area due to its proximity to the university campus. The building is mixed-use in its function and comprises a restaurant and office spaces, and a basement for the neccessary mechanical systems.

The studio’s purpose was to impart a better understanding of the details and considerations that go into designing a building, shifting the focus from aesthetics. This project dealth with micro details of the superstructure and sub-structure like foundation details, sub-grade level details and structural systems and associated Hvac details.The solar studies assisted in undertanding the heat gain in the building and deciding the fenestration for the facade.

The project also looked into the usage of locally available materials, in this case, brick and wood, and how each of these materials can be used meticulously in the design without compromising the city’s character.