Hands Make Architecture
M. Arch. Portfolio
“Architecture drives my
soul to manifest designs for humanity.
But where the hands of architecture help me, they can also obstruct
me.”
“My ultimate goal in life is to leave an engraved stamp on Earth while at the same time enriching the lives of others. My faith has given me the astounding challenge of using design to break the repetitive cycle the world has become accustomed to. My past experiences have prepared me to take on such a monumental task.” “This portfolio highlights my design process using various methods including hand parti making and the composition of conceptual studies into the social design of buildings.”
Hartford, The City of the Heartbeat
- Personal Statement
Thank You For Your Consideration
01 West Brookfield, MA
Nipmuc Community Center
Client: Nipmuc Tribe Theme: Off Grid Regerative Design
Objective: The Nipmuc Tribe (people of water), currently has 3,000 living members without space for any tribal gatherings. The goal of this project was to work with the tribe to develop a project that could become a model for what the tribe wants. The biggest consideration for this design was the tribes request for an off-grid building that embodies regenerative design and methods. This reflects the tribes relationship with the earth. Vernacular of Water & Design
The circle is a very prominent figure in the tribe’s vernacular, it represents the cycle and various patterns of life. My interpretation incorporates methods of basket weaving to create a parti that begins to tell the relationship of spaces, systems, and its relationship to the human body.
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My sectional study of the Nipmuc Community and Educational Center embodies the relationship between on site physical entities and possible building mechanisms. The living machine and other water catchment systems follow the flow of the parti models created previously and on the below image.
Water flows from the top of the building to the center where it is treated. Inside of this closed process water from the site is managed stratigically for efficient reuse by the tribe. The Nipmuc Resource Courtyard brings the external ecosystem into the center of building, here the tribe will have a opportunity to have a feeling of nature throughout the year, which bridges the gap between the human element and mother nature.
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Nipmuc Community and Education Center Program Program Key 1. Exterior Classroom 2. Gathering Space 3. Nipmuc Resource Courtyard 4. Seconday Wetland Treatment 5. Observing Balcony 6. Lobby 7. Restrooms 8. Kitchen 9. Archives 10. Emergency Shelter 11. Classroom Space Primary Wetlands
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Section-AA details the water catchment system that is guided by the curvature of the roof. The water is deposited into the Nipmuc Resourse Courtyard for further treatement. This tertiary grey water treament space gives the tribe the ablility to have drinking water from on site rather than using unsustainable bottled water.
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Cultural Signifigance The gathering space was the most important entity of this project, because of the importance of the Pow-Wow. This event is a large gathering for the Nipmuc in which they celebrate their culture and spiritual presence. Many of the dances and movements involve circular promenades. An outer ring is reserved for the crowd to watch the Pow-Wow, in addtion to this, booths may be set up to sell merchandise and teach visitors and younger tribe members about their culture.
life situations to considbefore. The practical er when creating projects. nature of our class and 02 Amherst, Massachusetts Creating a Cohesive Spaces This semester working working with ATL allowed Client: All Things Local Cooperative Theme: Cooperative Workgreat & Design with ATL was a me to learn while working experience because I got in teams to serve others to see how ideas between using design. I also architect and client evolve enjoyed working in the through conversations. Amherst community.
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In our design studios we typically do not have real life situations to consider when creating projects. This semester working with ATL was a great experience because I got to see how ideas between architect and client evolve through conversations.
This was different than any other studio I have been in before. The practical nature of our class and working with ATL allowed me to learn while working in teams to serve others using design. I also enjoyed working in the Amherst community.
Working in this manner has allowed us to work smoother, and accomplish more than we could otherwise have accomplished individually. Working with ATL made the group process enjoyable.
Working with All Things Local this semester has been a new and enjoyable experience. I have earned a lot of new skills and made real connections with the people both there and in the
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One of the major disadvantages of having a store setback from the street level is that the flow of pedestrian traffic does not pass by the store. This prevents more people from looking into the storefront of the market This projects aims to bring more attention to the store The vibrant colors emulate the store logo and brighten up the overall appearance the of the store. The entrance is also very unclear to customers who often squeeze through the open double doors. The trellis design above the door helps to draw attention to the front door of the market.
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The proposed trellis design proposes to activate the exterior of the building acting as a form of shade but also exterior display. Where the trellis meet the ground are baskets Produce Shelves that can hold produce for customers to see as they enter the store. The trellis would also be green and white to further carry on the theme of All Things Local. The change of color also helps to differentiate the market from the L Braket adjacent store.
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The process for the fixture began as a group effort where we researched different alternative store fixtures. The design upon which we settled builds on the premise of a gondola-like fixture unit that may be used individually or aligned with other units to form an aisle. The fixture is above all meant to be versatile. Its design is meant to echo the dynamic nature of the store.
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The new space in ATL is meant to be for selling their crafts but will also house a meeting space in the back behind the ramp. These two spaces need to be separated at certain times to maintain a level of privacy. The idea of incorporating a screen came from this observation. These two different iterations of how the screen can look stemmed from ideas using leaves and apples from the logo, and glass blocks with color indicating different producers in the store.
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Creation of City Art Node
Artists: Andreas Gursky & Rachel Whitehead Theme: Live/Work and Public
Early Project Study: 16’x16’x16’ Interlocking Spatial Cube Observation: Passage of Central Light and Formation of Floor Plates
Two Person Spatial Study
Holyoke, Massachusetts is an old factory city that is now undergoing strategic revitilization and revival. The site of my project lies within the art node. My project is situated within the art node and had the goal of combining elements of the city’s plan by incorporating public access into the design my artist home. The challenge of live-work elements in addition to limited space were approached by considering the passage of light through the center of the floor plates that wrap around to create the artist spaces. These areas are juxaposed in close quarters. They either share a common wall or space where each other’s presence must be respected. The public can enter the building from a rear alleyway or front entrance into a two-floor gathering space.
The resulting spatial interlock sketches and ideas for the Artist Live-Work Project shows the relationship between floor plates and the artists spaces. Circulation partterns were then studied. The most appropriate movement seems to revolve around the the outer edges of the building. In the center of my parti model negative space is surrouded by circulation ramps. Here is where a possible light passage could exists.
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South View
Exterior Perspectives ` The final design of my building overhangs the walkway to encourage the public to approach the building. There are two entrances in the front both leading to the galleries. The cantilever inhabits an interior sun room where both artists can enjoy views of the city and use as a entertaining space for visitors. The central light atrium helps to bring light directly into the center of the building. The floors above exist around this and receives light from above and from the atrium. Visitors also get to enjoy this moment when looking upward when in the galleries.
04 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Bastakiya Artists Court Yard House Spring 2013 Historic Culutal Site CourtYard House Private/Public
Bastakiyah is an historic cultural site in old Dubai. The challenge of this project involved designing an artist’s home with public access that uses some of the venacular of the existing site. An existing courtyard sits adjacent to the site. Incoporating this large space into the design of my artist’s home is very important. The goal of the final design revolved around the circular movement around the pathway of my building. This sequence would then lead visitors back into the main courtyard outside the building.
Site
Movement and space abstraction
Traditional Court Yard
Public Accessible Courtyard
Open Courtyard
Strong Emphasis Of Four Way Intersection
Batsakiyah has many narrow pathways that can be found throughout the site that help to control air confulence. Tight spaces become wind funnels that flush cooler air into gathering areas. I used this venacular as a natural cooling mechansim within the design of my building. The pathway that becomes the entryway to my artist house funnels coolor air into the opening the courtyard. This also influences the circular movement around the buidling.
Rounded Edge
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Point of Access 2: North Entry
Private Artists Space
Public Galley/CourtYard
Bastakiyah Courtyard House Drawings My building design preserves the circular studies seen on the previous page, helping to influence movement. The central light that seeps into the courtyard helps to brighten the entire space from top and bottom.
Front Courtyard to Alley Way
Public Level
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Artists Level
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Artist Studio/Living
Courtyard House Entry Sequence
Bastakiya Wall Section
Spaces for Contemplation and Public Viewing The pathway to entering the galley creates a smooth transition and sequence from an interior space to a covered, un-conditioned space. Accessing the building in this manner still allows visitors to have views of the adjacent courtyard. The large spaces allow for gathering areas to coexist with walkways. The artist’s studio sits above the courtyard. From here the artist has the opportunity to have multiple views of the visitors. He or she can see who enters the space and leaves. The rest of the builfing also has views of the center courtyard and exterior courtyard. The Mashrabiya, an Islamic term that describes an elegant screen, serves as a shield to protect the artists from the sun and visitors who may look into the studio space.
North Elevation
CourtYard Elevation