ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN +
UNCOZY ISLAND 5
Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia | Jose Ahedo
Washington University in Saint Louis | 24’ Fall
ART HUB 17
Atlanta, Georgia | Cory Henry
Washington University in Saint Louis | 24’ Spring
INTERNATIONAL HOUSING 29
Barcelona, Spain Emiliano Lopez
Washington University in Saint Louis | 23’ Fall
ARTISTS STUDIO OF SOULARD 41
Saint Louis, Missouri | Eugeni Bach + Anna Bach + Aaron Schump
Washington University in Saint Louis | 23’ Spring
GREEN HOUSE 53
Saint Louis, United State | Bruce Lindsey + Ryan Abendroth
Washington University in Saint Louis | 22’ Fall
PRACTICE & STUDY +
PATTERN: MACHINE LEARNING IN ARCHITECTURE 61
Sharvari Mhatre
Washington University in Saint Louis | 23’ Fall
SYSTEM STUDY OF SAINT ANDREW BEACH HOUSE 65
Eric Shripak
Washington University in Saint Louis | 23’ Fall
WATER PARK WORKSHOP 69
Tainan, Taiwan | Herve Capart + Shih-Hong Yang
National Taiwan University | 19’ Summer
LIGHT FESTIVAL EXHIBITION 71
Taipei, Taiwan | Chung-Han Yao + Herve Capart
National Taiwan University | 19’ Spring
Uncozy Island
A Provakitive Food Production Venue Speaking for an Endangering Farming Industry
Abstract:
Seaweed farming, a charming agricultural industry that has left its beautiful footprints along the coastline of Nusa Lembongan, is losing ground to the booming tourism industry. Enticed by the promise of high profits, islanders have shifted to this risky business, transforming the shores into resorts and playgrounds for water activities. Preservation efforts are urgently needed. The project Uncozy Island is envisioned as both a farming school and a daycare center for aging farmers. Since seaweed farming requires heavy labor and follows an irregular schedule, the project is located off the coast, serving as a transition zone between the seaweed farms and the farmers’ home.
The project is composed of a series of floor slabs, minimizing vertical elements to create an open and fluid spatial arrangement above the water. By subtly manipulating the floor lines, the design introduces varied spatial conditions that accommodate different activities—open platforms for gatherings, stepped down for performance, and sheltered zones for farming-related tasks. These platforms are equipped with rotatable panels, water, and electrical outlets, allowing the space to adapt easily to the unpredictable farming schedule and evolving needs. The goal is to create a flexible structure that supports the seaweed farming community while responding to the pressures of tourism.
Through studio practice, the project integrates detailed studies and architectural systems, represented through drawings and diagrams.
Professor: Jose Ahedo
Washington University in St. Louis
2024 Fall
Plug Activities into the Platform
The form of the platforms echoes the aggregation patterns of seaweed farms, breaking down into distinct zones assigned to the farming school, daycare center, and postproduction area. Utilities run drastically through every corner of the platforms, with floor-level outlets providing access to water, electricity, and essential resources. This adjacency to resources encourages various activity within the venue, bringing together different user groups to collaborate on seaweed production—a practice deeply rooted in the island’s memory and culture.
In a place like Nusa Lembongan, where resources and infrastructure are scarce, a structure that is both durable and adaptable is crucial. The form’s modular design and the idea of “plugged-in activity” seem ambitious, but it speaks directly to the urgency of preserving a vanishing culture while addressing the community’s evolving needs.
Art Hub
A Third Space For The Voice of The Unheard Through Art
Abstract:
The studio explores themes of community development, cultural complexity, displacement, and the interplay between place and identity. Its programs and designs are informed by a deep acknowledgment of history and context.
In the 1800s, the Muscogee Indians faced increasing pressure to leave their ancestral lands in Georgia. A century later, Brownsfield (now known as “South Atlanta”) was established as a settlement for formerly enslaved African Americans after the Civil War. However, the area soon became a target during the Atlanta Race Massacre of 1906. Over the years, systemic oppression persisted—Jim Crow laws and the construction of I-85 severely disrupted the community’s growth and cohesion. Today, Brownsfield, home to predominantly lower-income residents, faces intense gentrification, causing displacement and erasing the community’s cultural identity.
To address the history of infrastructural violence and loss, reclaiming the “land memory” becomes a means of restoring identity and facilitating healing. This program aims to provide a “Third Space” where residents can reclaim their voices and express their identities through art. Experiments were conducted to explore how spaces could foster creation and interaction while encouraging community dialogue. The design derives from sectional studies that emphasize the importance of interconnected spaces, reflecting the fluid exchange of thoughts and ideas within a vibrant community.
Professor: Cory Henry
Washington University in St. Louis
2024 Fall
Program
The stakeholder analysis examines how the project can engage with key participants throughout each phase of the art production lifecycle. By mapping these intricate relationships, the program is shaped by the findings, creating a potential network of partners that strengthens community engagement.
The analysis informs spatial adjacency, aligning spaces with the progression of art production— from conceptualization and creation to exhibition and community engagement. Public circulation moves from displaying early ideas to spaces for iterative work, culminating in curated exhibitions that spark dialogue and inspire collective action.
Dialogue
The design seeks dialogue with both the built environment and its users. The building opens toward the neighborhood and the city through gaps in the surrounding gentrified structures. Within these directional envelopes, display and art showcase spaces weave through and between the programmed volumes. A series of sections illustrate how the art spaces engage with public circulation, creating moments of connection. At the end of the section, the building opens to views of the surrounding neighborhood and the city beyond, extending the dialogue outward.
STUDIO
International Housing
A Multi-family Housing in Barceloneta that carried its collective memory
Abstract:
The project of International Housing aims to customize a vehicular apartment after navigating the various cities across the board. The project takes two-week long cultural, context, and climate surveys in New Orleans and Barcelona. The city surveys in performed as the Threshold Image and the Cultural Drawings. The idea of the threshold image shows the transition from the dwelling space to either the communal space or the city reflects the modern way of living in the urban and environmental context.
In a meditation climate, passive strategy plays a significant role in determining seasonal comfort significantly. Ensanche, a traditional housing in Barcelona, has developed its passive strategy to adapt its environment since the mid-17th century. Galleria, the sunroom in both facades, captures heat and brings lights and fresh air into its linear and sequence rooms. The idea of dwelling with seasonal comfort implies the importance of flexibility and non-hierarchical room in the vernacular dwelling experience,
The project is composed of rooms on rammed earth and surrounded by galleria spaces where activity could happen. The vision is to allow the “unlabeled” dwelling units to embrace the change of family structure and its various uses. As the Galleria space expanded and bridged to other units, the space in between would be the secondary communal space. A sequence from public to private and from public to communal is established. The threshold model demonstrates the condition within units and the context shows the projects situated in the urban context of Barceloneta.
Professor: Emiliano Lopez
Washington University in St. Louis
2023 Fall
Flexible Housing
Drawing inspiration from the concept of Ensanche, the project begins with housing units featuring equally sized rooms that offer flexibility of use and adaptability to changing family sizes. These rooms are arranged around a central “galleria” designed to capture sunlight, fresh air, and views of the surrounding cityscape. Activities can naturally extend from the rooms to the galleria space, depending on various scenarios or seasonal comfort needs. Furthermore, the galleria space can be extended to include shared communal areas.
The project offers three types of housing units to accommodate residents from diverse backgrounds and economic levels, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
Aggregation Plan
The housing units are clustered together, leaving spaces in between to form courtyards that allow for the ventilation of exhaust from nearby domestic areas while also integrating sunlight and fresh air. The Galleria space extends outward as an outdoor communal area, connecting the neighboring units.
The design incorporates three layers of Galleria spaces, illustrating the transition from the urban environment to the private realm and from exterior to interior spaces. Between these layers lie rooms and courtyards, creating a dynamic interplay between public and private domains.
Dwelling to City / City to Dwelling
Adapting to the Mediterranean climate of Barcelona, our design prioritizes heat retention and proper shading to ensure comfort. We’ve employed rammed earth for room and floor enclosures, complemented by Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) covered with tiles, which serve as thermal mass to retain heat. The facade features panoramic glazed sliding doors within a galleria space, along with horizontal operable louvers, aimed at moderating direct sunlight and breezes. Inspired by the classical Ensanche apartment’s emphasis on facade functionality, our design integrates shading and ventilation elements into its facade strategy.
Inspired by Giambattista Nolli’s concept of open public plazas and gated communal spaces, our ground plan caters specifically to the fashion industries. Central to this layout is a plaza that doubles as a potential fashion show venue, encouraging community engagement. Additionally, the uneven roof is adorned with planted trees, serving as a nod to Barcelona’s scarce natural paving and contributing to the city’s greenery.
