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ARCHITECTURE 1.Ca sc a de To we r Thesis Final Project 2012
2. International Community Center Abuja, Nigeria Fall 2009
3. Masieri Foundation Venice, Italy Winter 2010
4. Academic Institute Rome, Italy Summer 2010
PRODUCT DESIGN 1. Savvy Recycling Recycling Receptacle
2. Domain
Personal Heating Device
3. Gillstrata Chair Design
ARCHITECTURE 1.C ascade To wer Thesis Final Project
2. International Community Center Abuja, Nigeria
3. Masieri Foundation Venice, Italy
4. Academic Institute Rome, Italy
CASCADE TOWER This project is located in the South Watefront of Portland, OR. The community is on a formerly heavily
polluted
industrial
ship
building site, and is part of a piloted EcoDistrict within the city. As part of a ecodistrict network, I made my building demonstrate how sustainable strategies can be celebrated. With the flood of ecofriendly practices and information, we need to find alternative ways to engage the public and inspire sustainable behavior. My building design celebrates water as a resource as well as demonstrates how it can be used to stimulate urban activity and community cohesion.
Portland. OR
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ECOLOGY
ART
PEOPLE
ACTIVITY NODES
MOVEMENT
PUBLIC
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ACADEMIC
PUBLIC V. ACADEMIC
CASCADE TOWER The building program serves as a way for an emerging trend of “ecoartists� to collectively continue their education and explorations. The activites taking place in the academy serve as a demonstration for the public sector and provide a new means of communication and rekindles interest. I have designed the residential tower
facade
to undulate at different angles reminiscent of water carving away at the surface. This celebrates the water on the vertical surface and channels the water in different ways as it travels through the site and is eventually infiltrated back into the Willamette River.
Portland. OR
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GROUND FLOOR
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SECOND FLOOR
RESIDENTIAL TOWER PLAN
CASCADE TOWER SUSTAINABLE FEATURES WATER -Intensive and Extensive Green Roofs -Cistern Water Catchment for Grey Water Use -Planted Filtration Beds -Public Display and Education LIGHT -South Elevation Light Shelves Shade and Diffuse Direct Summer Light and Allows Lower Winter Light to Inflitrate the Interior VENTILATION -North Tower Elevation Double Skin Envelope -Operable Vents Allow Air to Circulate and Ventilate Warm Air Out of the Building During the Summer -Vents Close in Winter to Create an Air Barrier to Further Insulare the Residential Interior -Operable Windows
Portland. OR
Shading
Ventilation Summer Sun
Winter Air Barrier
Summer Air Ventialtion
Daylight Double Skin Envelope
Winter Sun
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Approx. Yearly Water Collection Potential 625, 475 Gallons
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ER
PA
Residential W/C Demand 1,350 Gallons Per Day Podium W/C Demand 2,000 Gallons Per Day Approx. Cistern Size 40,000 Cubic Feet
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Rain water is collected in a cistern, which is used to circulate hot water through the residential tower. It distributes heat and then is brought back to the cistern. Overflow from that point is used to supplement the courtyard water feature and continues to be infiltrated back into the Willamette River.
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CASCADE TOWER GREENSCAPE FEATURES
CENTRAL COURTYARD
Intensive and Extensive Green Roofs
Cistern Water Catchment for Grey Water Use
Planted Filtration Beds
Public Display, Education, and Interaction
Portland. OR
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Plant Material Soil Mix Filter Fabric Drain Mat 2 - 2” Insulation Layers Root Barrier Waterproof Membrane
Rock Barier Perforated Pipe Downspout
Green Roof Downspout Connection
1 Permeable Pavers Gravel Water Channels
Snap Cut Stone Step
Extensive Sedum Planting Roof Edge Planters Seasonal Water Feature Cast In Place Concrete Planter
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Concrete Recreation Platforms Downspout River Rock Precast Concrete Planter
River Rock 3” Perforated PVC Pipe Finish Surface Planting Bed Cast-In-Place Concrete Curb
Bioswale Cistern FSC Treated Wood Bench Tops Filtration Planters 4” of 3/4” -1” Graded Stone 12” of 1 1/2” -3” Graded Stone
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Permeable Pavers
1” = 64’ 0”
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Precast Concrete Planter
CASCADE TOWER
CLASSROOM
STUDENT LOUNGE
Portland. OR
ENTRANCE LOBBY
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WEST ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
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EAST ELEVATION
INTERNATIONAL C O MM UNITY CENTER This studio project was centered around the 2010 6 week Lyceum Fellowship
design
competition.
The site is located in the planned capital of Abuja, Nigeria. The city of Abuja is a beacon of Nigeria, reflective of a diverse culture and a proud country. This design is intended to provide an introduction to the African culture while supporting the daily activities thriving around traditional Yoruba design especially,
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the site, such as the Friday Market. In there is an organization of disparate units into an interlocking whole. I think that is a beautiful expression for Abuja, where there is such a diversity of beliefs and heritage, but where they come together to create a rich culture and community.
Abuja. Nigeria
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MARKETPLACE GROVE
DRIVE APPROACH
MAIN ENTRY APPROACH TREE GRID
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PEDESTRIAN CONNECTION
MASIERI FOUNDATION B SECTION
The Masieri Foundation is located
A SECTION
B SECTION
on a triangular site on a curve in the Grand Canal of Venice, Italy. The
B SECTION
A SECTION
A SECTION
challenge of the site was creating a building that could weave into the existing historical fabric. the facility is an architectural academy housing a large classroom, gallery, studio space, library, cafeteria,
A SECTION
and a small number of dorm rooms
A SECTION
B SECTION
B SECTION
FOURTH FLOOR
for students.
THIRD FLOOR
B SECTION
A SECTION
I chose to have the building floor plate alternate to provide double height
common
central
circulation.
spaces, The
with
corner
serves as a window into the building, as well as provides views down the canal, connecting back A SECTION
to the city and the rich context in which it resides.
A SECTION
B SECTION
GROUND FLOOR
B SECTION
Venice. Italy
SECOND FLOOR
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EXTERIOR WALL SECTION
SECTION PERSPECTIVE GALLERY
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STUDIO
ACADEMIC INSTITUTE Summer term of 2010 I took advantage of the opportunity to study abroad for 8 weeks in Rome, Italy. The studio project was a combination of retrofitting a cloister to house scholars, as well as design a new building to house the larger group facilities. The goal of this project was to respect the existing context, while creating new spaces and experiences. This was achieved through various connections throughout the site and program. The interactions between old and new, outdoor and indoor, public and private, and between the built and natural all work toward communication and a successful academic environment. This project was a partnership with Dustin Locke. All drawings shown are authored by myself.
Rome. Italy
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View of Group Facility from Garden
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Individual Studio Pavillion Plan
ARCHITECTURE 1.Ca sc a de To we r Thesis Final Project
2. International Community Center Abuja, Nigeria
3. Masieri Foundation Venice, Italy
4. Academic Institute Rome, Italy
PRODUCT DESIGN 1. Savvy Recycling Recycling Receptacle
2. Domain
Personal Heating Device
3. Gillstrata Chair Design
PRODUCT DESIGN 1. Savvy Recycling Recycling Receptacle
2. Domain
Personal Heating Device
3. Gillstrata Chair Design
S AV V Y RECYCLING
Polymetal Outer Casing
1/4� Plywood Sides Laminated together for extra strength and to conceal inner bin track from the exterior.
Polymetal outer surface of the inner bin wraps the outer edge of the plywood to streamline the aesthetics when looking straight on.
Hole cut out for handle on the inner bin which also serves as the latching point to lock the bin in the closed position.
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D O M A I N
As part of my Material and Product Studies Degree, I took the first term of the Product Design BFA studio. The project was to design for a specific assigned user. My user was Bruno, an architectural photographer who travelled frequently and lived in Berlin. My design strategy was to develop the product around the nostalgic nature of Bruno. The resulting product, DOMAIN, is revitalizing the hot water bottle. DOMAIN is a verstatile personal heating device for a versatile life. Individual heating components brought together in a comforting leather and felt sleeve allow flexibility in use and application. It offers maximum personal comfort, allowing control over your immediate environment in the bedroom at home, or while travelling. Where ever you are, you have control over your domain.
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USER DEFINITION
Travel Morning
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Bars PMnteRntimteual
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Arrive
Lu n c h
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Travel
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Establish Comfort
Bruno
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Studio Work
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Self M oti va ti
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Party Night p okuacy o H Intim
AM Rit u
ep Sle
Work Day
R e v i t a l i z i n g t h e H o t Wa t e r B o t t l e
F O R M I D E AT I O N
D O M A I N
Bruno is a user who frequently needs to adress minor aches and pains from a busy life. This product gives him the flexibility to have one object alleviate neck and back aches as well as occasional muscle soreness. It can also be used more casually as a personal heating device at the foot of the bed, as you would traditionally use a hot water bottle. Domain establishes roots in the nostalgic use of hot water bottles. It brings that concept into the modern era with electric heating components in a flexible configuration. This allows the product to provide personal warmth and increases the versatility and portability of a hot water bottle. Domain is a versatile product for a versatile life.
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Board Plane
Arrive at Hotel
Pack in Carry On
Work Day
Travel Read in Bed Lay Flat in Bed Charge in USB Travel Home
Home Return to Charger Work in Studio
Heat Sheets Return to Bed
Heating Units
Charging Base
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USB Charging Cable
G I L L S T R ATA
Design Objective: To design a completely eco-friendly chair based on the inspiration of layers in nature while using minimal materials for each component and integrating efficient machining processes. Gillstrata was designed with verstility, longevity, and the environment as key components. The leg profiles and frame of the chair serve as the constant. A compilation of seat profiles makes up the seating element of the chair which fit onto the frame. This design allows purity of materials and limits production waste and excess. The profiles of the seat vary slightly to contour to the user’s body for comfort. The layers in this design are cut out of a compressed paper board which is made from recylced papers, and the frame is Cherry wood.
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I D E AT I O N S K E T C H I N G
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I N S P I R AT I O N
G I L L S T R ATA
The chair frame was designed to be pieced together after cutting the components with the CNC router. This allowed the most efficient use of materials and minimum waste. The seat profiles were intended to be able to be produced out of a variety of materials. The initial intent was for the layers to be made out of felt, but I found that Homasote provided an interesting substitute. The
compressed
paper
board
provided enough rigid structure for the seat, while giving a soft edge aesthetic. Addtional materials that could be used for the seat profiles are
compressed
cardboard,
straw,
industrial
felt,
cork, and
compressed paper boards.
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Industrial Felt
Compressed Straw
Cork
DANIELLE THIREAULT BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE 2012 BACHELOR OF MATERIAL AND PRODUCT STUDIES 2012 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
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