Architecture Design Portfolio
CONTENTS PI MUSEUM + COMMUNITY CENTER THE HOLISTIC STRIP ENDANGERED WILDLIFE AWARENESS MUSEUM THE SCULPT HOUSE MODELS CONSTRUCTON DOCUMENTS
THE CREATIVE WORK OF DECORDA MCGEE
PI MUSEUM + COMMUNITY CENTER
MICROSITE
THE REEMERGENCE OF PRUITT IGOE
2.1 LE MI M RO SF
St Louis
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San Diego
H RC TO
Chicago
2012
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St Louis
Modernity Dormant
US MAP/ST LOUIS
ST LOUIS CITY LIMITS
PROBLEM:
DOWNTOWN TO PRUITT IGOE MAP
CITY:
St Louis
2.03% 0.30% 2.07% 43.77%
St Louis
51.08%
2015
Decline
0.78%
Increase
African American Caucasian Asian American Indian Bi-Racial other 1900
LACKS DIVERSITY
50
2012
POPULATION DECLINE
INSUFFICIENT PUBLIC TRANSIT
NEIGHBORHOOD:
Modernity Reemerged VACANT LOTS
1-2% HOME OWNERSHIP
LACKS BUSINESSES
SITE:
Current High
SAFETY HAZARD
Medium
Grass
FENCED
UNUSED NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
LACKS CONNECTIVITY
UNMANAGED
MICROSITE:
LACKS IDENTITY
Low
GOALS:
SITE
MICROSITE:
THESIS STATEMENT:
Due to the continued redevelopment in the city of St Louis and signs of its renewal the Pruitt Igoe site because of its historic, social and symbolic resilience would greatly benefit from the creation of a museum and community center with emphasis on unifying the community while creating a sense of history and place that will solidify it as a symbol of regeneration in the city and furthermore make it a catalyst for rejuvenation of cities that are poverty stricken and challenged with social and economic decay.
LEGEND 1
Buildings
4
10
Footprints Amphi theater
2
5 6
Park entrance
Bike stations Car Share spaces
4
A
JEFFERSON ST
Foot Basin
Water play feature
6
10
3 4
Shade structure
AVE
8
Outdoor exhibitions
Parking
CASS
10
7
2
1
10
2
1 5 3 4
A 1
8 10
2
9
10
10
SITE PLAN SCALE: 1/64� = 1’
7
6
PROCESS DIAGRAMS/FORM GENERATION:
The shift creates a more dynamic form that breaks away from the original axis where activity can happen. It creates a plaza that becomes a central location
The plaza opens to the street to welcome in users while also creating a frame for the park
Axis of Remembrance is axis of Pruitt Igoe building foundations
ACTIVATE:
The idea from the shift also allows the footprints to become program for the site
Park
New Building footprints are shifted respecting Pruitt Igoe foundations
FRAME:
SHIFT:
Jefferson Street
AXIS:
UNIFY:
The plaza and the footprints work together to create a more dynamic atmosphere that draws users throughout the site
ALIGN:
Gallery spaces align with footprints to make reverenceto the Pruitt Igoe history and make a visual connection
PROGRAM DIAGRAM:
MECHANICAL STRATEGIES:
LEGEND Cafe
terraces
Mechanical
classrooms
Restrooms
offices/ conference
Multipurpose
exercise
Giftshop
gameroom
Atrium
Think tanks
Circulation
MUSEUM HVAC DIAGRAM HEATING COOLING
Galleries
COMMUNITY CENTER HVAC DIAGRAM
STREET
SITE LONGITUDINAL SECTION A-A
25’
PLAZA
50’
100’
PARK
PLANS:
CENTER BASEMENT, 2ND & 3RD FLOOR PLANS
MUSEUM BASEMENT, 2ND & 3RD FLOOR PLANS
SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES: WHITE CANVAS DEFLECTS SUMMER HEAT
STACK EFFECT CARRIES HEAT OUT
ROOF ABSORBS HEAT DURING DAY RELEASES AT NIGHT
OUTER GLAZING DETERS HEAT BUT ALLOWS LIGHT
GLAZING ALLOWS LIGHT IN FOR WARMTH
COOL AIR ENTERS FROM BELOW
DIAGRAM
WINTER DIAGRAM
RENDERINGS:
PI MUSEUM TRANSITION
PI CENTRAL PLAZA
GALLERY HALLWAY
PI COMMUNITY CAFE
The Holistic Strip SOCCER ROOMS
RACQUETBALL COURT
strip
Business shops
The San Diego river is a place that is scenic with wildlife and pedestrian activity such as biking, running and sports activity. The Holistic Strip is a project that is organized along the river intended to created a place of rest, relaxation and calm for the community of OB that complements the river, beach and ocean.
Concept Diagram
Softball Residences
Baseball
Program Diagram
support
Design Diagram axis
destination
Racquetball
Tennis Skate park
Basketball
Design Strategies: (1) Axis (2) Diversity (3) Integration (4) Rhythm
Soccer
Legend Circulation Amphitheater Public program Event spaces Rest rooms Outside decks Greenspace DeTrove_Decorda McGee
The Holistic Strip SOCCER ROOMS
RACQUETBALL COURT
Program Bike tours
Kayaking
Axis
Segway tours
Classes
Cafes/ Bookstores
Yoga/ Massage Plaza
DeTrove_Decorda McGee
The Holistic Strip SOCCER ROOMS
RACQUETBALL COURT
2 5
7
2
2
1
5
3
2 1
8
1
4
8
2
2
1
5
9
6 7
2
2 1
1
5
7
6 7
3
LEGEND
Site Plan
100’
50’
1
Ground Level Plan 50’
Second Level Plan 50’
Property line
2
Estuarian Decks
4
Central Plaza
6
Parking
8
Bike/Segway stations
Buildings
3
Amphitheater/Main axis
5
Outdoor patios/Decks
7
Greenspace
9
Transition Zone
100’
100’
DeTrove_Decorda McGee
The Holistic Strip SOCCER ROOMS
RACQUETBALL COURT
Sustainability/Materiality
Roof sloped to maximize natural lighting Bike racks and special parking for low emission vehicles Showers to encourage use of green transportation
Use of reusable materials to lighten carbon footprint Use of permeable paving to reduce runoff Transverse Section 50’
100’
Use of photovoltaic array solar panels
Metal decking on roof
Drought tolerant landscaping
Low flow fixtures and waterless urinals
Longitudinal Section 50’
100’
DeTrove_Decorda McGee
ENDANGERED WILDLIFE AWARENESS MUSEUM (EWAM)
THE SAN DIEGO BAY IS HOME TO MANY KINDS OF MARINE LIFE. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF SPECIES THAT MAKE THE BAY THEIR HOME AND EXTENSIVE RESEARCH IS DONE TO COUNTERACT THE ISSUES THAT THREATEN THE WILDLIFE. THIS KNOWLEDGE HAS LED ME TO CREATE AN ARCHITECTURE THAT SPEAKS TO THE AWARENESS OF THESE VERY SENSITIVE ISSUES OF THE SAN DIEGO BAY.
THE IDEA BEHIND EWAM IS TO CREATE A SPACE THAT IS LIKENED TO THE THREE PHYSICAL ELEMENTS WHERE LIFE EXIST WHICH ARE WATER, LAND AND AIR. THE MUSEUM’S AIM IS TO CREATE SPATIAL TENSIONS THROUGH THE USE OF MATERIAL CONTRAST, CURVED SPACES THAT ENCOURAGE CERTAIN EMOTIONS FROM THE USER; IT IS MEANT TO BE AN EXPERIENCE THAT CONNECTS THE THREE PHYSICAL ELEMENTS.
EWAM SITE ANALYSIS:
THE BAY IS A VIBRANT PLACE IT IS AN AREA WHERE MANY THINGS MERGE FROM RUNNING, TO BIKING, SKATEBOARDING OR JUST SITTING AND ENJOYING THE VIEWS, SIGHTS AND SOUNDS
EWAM PROCESS:
INITIAL DESIGN CONCEPT
EWAM
ELEEVATIONS/SUSTAINABILITY
TOP VIEW OF CIRCULATION AT PIER LEVEL
MODIFICATION OF THE CONCEPT
NORTH ELEVATION NTS
CIRCULATION AND AIRFLOW
SITE PLAN NTS
EWAM LOWER LEVEL FLOOR PLAN NTS
SECTIONS/RENDERINGS
WEST ELEVATION NTS
NORTH VIEW GROUND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN NTS
SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN NTS
TRANSVERSE SECTION NTS
LONGITUDINAL SECTION NTS
GLAZING TO REDUCE HEAT GAIN AND THERMAL MASS CREATES COMFORT FROM SUN
SOUTH FACADE
MUSEUM PIER ENTRANCE MUSEUM OCAENVIEW BALCONY
VIEW OF MUSEUM LOOKING EAST
OCEANVIEW BALCONY WEST VIEW
IPER
JUN
CONNECTING HUMANISM
IVY
E
HORN
HAWT
GRAPE STREET
The homeless community is abundant in the East Village of San Diego. From corner to corner and street to street they add to the landscape of the community with there makeshift tents, pillows, blankets and whatever they have to make the pavement that they sleep on more comfortable. They are engrained into the San Diego culture. At times it seems as if they are just scuptural pieces that add to the sidewalks and curbs due to the lack of attention that they are given. At imes it seems as if they are de-humanized.
GRAPE STREET
PE
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GRA
HORN
HAWT
FIR
PE
GRA
HARBOR DRIVE
DATE
BEECH
BEECH
BEECH
BEECH
ASH
ASH
ASH
ASH
A STREET
A STREET
A STREET
A STREET
B STREET
B STREET
CEDAR
CEDAR
Contrast
BROADWAY
BROADWAY
BROADWAY
BROADWAY
BROADWAY
E STREET
E STREET
E STREET
E STREET
G STREET
MARKET
MARKET
MARKET
MARKET
ISLAND
ISLAND
ISLAND
ISLAND
J STREET
J STREET
J STREET
K STREET
K STREET
K STREET
SCULPTING
CONNECTING
C
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MEDIUM
Weightlessness
IVY
HAWTHORNE
GRAPE STREET
GRAPE STREET
CEDAR
CEDAR
CEDAR
CEDAR
BEECH
BEECH
BEECH
BEECH
GRAPE
FIR GRAPE
HARBOR DRIVE
DATE
ASH
ASH
ASH
A STREET
A STREET
A STREET
A STREET
B STREET
B STREET
B STREET
B STREET
ASH
PARK BLVD
8TH AVE
7TH AVE
6TH AVE
5TH AVE
4TH AVE
3RD AVE
2ND AVE
FRONT STREET
UNION STREET
STATE STREET
KETTNER
CALIFORNIA
PACIFIC COAST
HARBOR DRIVE
COLUMBIA STREET
G STREET
G STREET
G STREET
MARKET
MARKET
MARKET
MARKET
ISLAND
ISLAND
ISLAND
J STREET
J STREET
K STREET
K STREET
K STREET
IMPERIAL
IMPERIAL
17TH STREET
16TH STREET
15TH STREET
14TH STREET
13TH STREET
11TH AVE
PARK BLVD F STREET
G STREET
TRANSPARENCY TRANSPARENCY TRANSPARENCY TRANSPARENCY TRANSPARENCY TRANSPARENCY
17TH STREET
10TH AVE
9TH AVE F STREET
MARKET
16TH STREET
F STREET
G STREET
HOMELESS COMMUNITY
BROADWAY
13TH STREET
E STREET
11TH AVE
BROADWAY
E STREET
C STREET
10TH AVE
BROADWAY
E STREET
F STREET
C STREET
9TH AVE
C STREET
BROADWAY
E STREET
F STREET
C STREET
15TH STREET
8TH AVE
7TH AVE
B STREET
BROADWAY
E STREET
F STREET
14TH STREET
6TH AVE
3RD AVE
5TH AVE
1ST AVE
2ND AVE
4TH AVE
FRONT STREET
UNION STREET
A STREET
C STREET
BROADWAY
E STREET
1ST AVE
HARBOR DRIVE
STATE STREET
KETTNER
CALIFORNIA
PACIFIC COAST
COLUMBIA STREET
BROADWAY
B STREET
BROADWAY
G STREET
MARKET
ISLAND
J STREET
L STREET
SD MAP
IMPERIAL
ARCHITECTURE
JUNIPER
HAWTHORNE
500 YR FLOOD PLAIN
17TH STREET
COMPLEXITY
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THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION
17TH STREET
M PL EX IT Y
COMPLEXITY COMPLEXITY COMPLEXITY
Complexity IMPERIAL
16TH STREET
COMPLEXITY M CO
COMPLEXITY COMPLEXITY
MARKET
T XI E PL
Y
G STREET
COMPLEXITY
MARKET
16TH STREET
15TH STREET
13TH STREET
11TH AVE
PARK BLVD
G STREET
14TH STREET
F STREET
9TH AVE
8TH AVE
6TH AVE
7TH AVE
4TH AVE
BROADWAY
Composition
F STREET
5TH AVE
3RD AVE
F STREET
2ND AVE
STATE STREET
UNION STREET
FRONT STREET G STREET
10TH AVE
F STREET
F STREET
15TH STREET
C STREET
E STREET
G STREET
14TH STREET
13TH STREET
11TH AVE
PARK BLVD
9TH AVE
10TH AVE
8TH AVE
7TH AVE
6TH AVE
5TH AVE
4TH AVE
2ND AVE
3RD AVE
1ST AVE
FRONT STREET
UNION STREET
COLUMBIA STREET
B STREET
C STREET
C STREET
C STREET
KETTNER
CALIFORNIA
F STREET
A STREET
C STREET
1ST AVE
E STREET
STATE STREET
KETTNER
CALIFORNIA
PACIFIC COAST
BROADWAY
PACIFIC COAST
B STREET
B STREET
COLUMBIA STREET
HARBOR DRIVE
B STREET
HARBOR DRIVE
CEDAR
BROADWAY
Client Info: Career: Sculptor Age: 48 Mediums Used: Clay and styrofoam Considerations: In need of a home and studio for live/work commitments Is very active throughout the day and very detail oriented Likes diямАerent materialities in an open living space Determined to make an impact on the homeless community by teaching sculpting classes as a therapeutic intervention and a possible hobby/skill (was once homeless) G STREET
CEDAR
TRANSPARENCY TRANSPARENCY TRANSPARENCY TRANSPARENCY TRANSPARENCY TRANSPARENCY TRANSPARENCY TRANSPARENCY
Transparency
L STREET
14TH
13TH
SITE ANALYSIS:
BUILDINGS INFO
PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC HIGH LOW
NEW CONSTRUCTION SITE
MARKET
MIXED USE COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL
SPACE ENCLOSED
OPEN
EXISTING BUILDINGS
VIEWS FROM SITE ADJACENT BUILDING
EXISTING SITE SHADOW DRAWING
ISLAND SOUND DRAWING
PREVAILING WIND DIAGRAM
PROCESS:
Tranformation is a process of gradual change that is expressed through mani-
pulations that respond to specific conditions related to site. Transformation was used in the project to generate form and space. Datum is used in the process as a way to organize spaces and circulation. Once organization is achieved circulation is able to be explored in a way that is cohesive. BEECH
IMPERIAL AVE ASH
L STREET A STREET
K STREET
A STREET
K STREET 16TH STREET
E STREET
E STREET
F STREET
F STREET
17TH STREET
11TH AVE
PARK BLVD
9TH AVE
BROADWAY
J STREET
C STREET
BROADWAY
ISLAND
10TH AVE
B STREET
C STREET
J STREET
8TH AVE
B STREET
ISLAND BROADWAY
MARKET
MARKET G STREET
14TH STREET
15TH STREET
11TH AVE
PARK BLVD
13TH STREET
17TH STREET
E STREET BROADWAY
BROADWAY
8TH AVE
16TH STREET
F STREET
E STREET
10TH AVE
G STREET
F STREET
9TH AVE
8TH AVE
10TH AVE
11TH AVE
PARK BLVD
BROADWAY
C STREET
C STREET 10TH AVE
11TH AVE
9TH AVE
PARK BLVD
17TH STREET
16TH STREET
8TH AVE
K STREET
9TH AVE
K STREET
14TH STREET
ISLAND
J STREET
13TH STREET
ISLAND
J STREET
17TH STREET
MARKET
16TH STREET
G STREET
MARKET
15TH STREET
G STREET
B STREET
B STREET
L STREET
A STREET
A STREET IMPERIAL AVE
ASH
HOMELESS DENSITY MAP BEECH
Lines extracted from an overlaying of the street collage and HOMELESS DENSITY MAP were used to generate the below geometries and to create meaning to the geometries in a way that would elicit space creation and exploration. The intent of the exploration was to find connections that could further the process of the geometries as drivers of an architectural language.
Void Studio space
Lines from Delineation
Generation of Geometry
Generation of Programmatic Elements
TRANSFORMATIONS:
Horizontal shift
Vertical shift creates circulation potential
Expansion of Ground spaces
Landscape opportunities
Communal Private
Second level floorplate
Third level floorplate
Central Datum for organization of space and circulation
Second level entrance/exit possibilities
Third level entrance/exit possibilities
Third level shifting towards datum space
Circulation
Gesture towards sun for light
FLOORPLANS: SECTION-B
SECTION-B
SECTION-A
SECTION-A
GROUND LEVEL FLOORPLAN SCALE: NTS
LONGITUDINAL SECTION A SCALE: NTS
SECOND LEVEL FLOORPLAN SCALE: NTS
LONGITUDINAL SECTION B SCALE: NTS
THIRD LEVEL FLOORPLAN SCALE: NTS
RENDERS:
COMMUNAL DINING + LIVING SPACE
2ND LEVEL OUTDOOR STUDIO DECK
3RD LEVEL OUTDOOR DECK
MODELS
PI MUSEUM + COMMUNITY CENTER (STRUCTURAL + PRESENTATION MODELS)
FRANCINE HOUBEN HOME+STUDIO
DELMAR CLIFF HOME & GUEST QUARTERS
PROCESS MODEL
SCULPT HOUSE
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
5
2
6
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KITCHEN
8
LIVING
3 900 SQ FT 1-STORY SFR
9 LAV
10
2
PARLOR
BEDROOM
11
CONC. WALK
5’6”
17’6”
1
MADISON AVE.
1
12
6
04-29-14
DECORDA MCGEE
A-1
DM
12 7 ATTIC VENT
ATTIC VENT 12 7
WOOD SHINGLES
WOOD FASCIA
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F.G.
F.G.
F.G.
ELEVATIONS/SECTION
WOOD SHINGLES
6 8HDR
FIN. GRD.
F.F. CONC. F.G.
F.G.
12 7 PL
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F.F.
A-2
DM
1
3
2
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(E)4X4
A
P 6’
(E)4X4
(E)4X4
A
P 5’
(E)2X6
P 5’
P 5’
B
(E)4X4
(E)4X4
(E)4X4
B
P 6’
(E)4X8
(E)4X8
2X6@16”O/C
ELEVATIONS/SECTION
RIDGE
P 5’
(E)4X8
1
(E)4X6
2
3
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A-3
DM
2
5
6 04-29-14 7
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ADA LAV
8
3 9 LAV
4
10
ELEVATIONS/SECTION
CLASSROOM
5 2
11 OFFICE 1 1
12
6
04-29-14
A-4
DM
ID
SIZE
LOCATION
TYPE
MFG
DOOR SCHEDULE MATERIAL
INT/EXT
SILL
REMARKS
1
30 6 8
FRONT
PRE HUNG/SC
BUILDER’S CHOICE
WOOD
EXT
1 3/4” THICK FOR EXT
2
26 6 8
REAR
PRE HUNG/SC
BUILDER’S CHOICE
WOOD
EXT
1 3/4” THICK FOR EXT
ADA LAV
PRE HUNG/HC
BUILDER’S CHOICE
WOOD
INT
1 3/8” THICK FOR INT
WOOD
INT
1 3/8” THICK FOR INT
WOOD
INT
1 3/8” THICK FOR INT
WROUGHT IRON
EXT
0
8
3
3 6
4
26 6 8
LAV
PRE HUNG/HC
BUILDER’S CHOICE
5
30 6 8 30 6 8
OFFICE
PRE HUNG/SC
BUILDER’S CHOICE
6
PORCH
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WINDOW SCHEDULE LOCATION
TYPE
40 4 6
SOUTH ELEV.
D.H.
JELD-WEN
NATURAL
WOOD
DOUBLE PANE
ADJACENT TO CR
2
WEST ELEV.
D.H.
JELD-WEN
NATURAL
WOOD
DOUBLE PANE
ADJACENT TO CR
3
30 4 0 60 5 0
WEST ELEV.
D.H.
JELD-WEN
NATURAL
WOOD
DOUBLE PANE
ADJACENT TO CR
4
30 3 6
WEST ELEV.
D.H.
JELD-WEN
NATURAL
WOOD
DOUBLE PANE
5
26 4 6
NORTH ELEV.
D.H.
JELD-WEN
NATURAL
WOOD
DOUBLE PANE
ADJACENT TO CR
NORTH ELEV.
D.H.
JELD-WEN
NATURAL
WOOD
DOUBLE PANE
ADJACENT TO REAR ENTR
DOUBLE PANE
ADJACENT TO REAR ENTR
DOUBLE PANE
ADJACENT TO ADA LAV
0
0
MFG
COLOR
SIZE 1
6
2 2
7
33 3 0
EAST ELEV.
D.H.
JELD-WEN
NATURAL
LOCATION MATERIAL
GLASS
REMARKS
ADJACENT TO CR
30 5 0
EAST ELEV.
D.H.
JELD-WEN
NATURAL
WOOD WOOD
9
18 2 8
EAST ELEV.
D.H.
JELD-WEN
NATURAL
WOOD
DOUBLE PANE
10
18 2 8
EAST ELEV.
D.H.
JELD-WEN
NATURAL
WOOD
DOUBLE PANE
ADJACENT TO LAV
11
30 5 0 30 4 0
EAST ELEV.
D.H.
JELD-WEN
NATURAL
WOOD
DOUBLE PANE
SOUTH ELEV.
D.H.
JELD-WEN
NATURAL
WOOD
DOUBLE PANE
ADJACENT TO OFFICE ADJACENT TO OFFICE
8
12
ADJACENT TO LAV
ELEVATIONS/SECTION
ID
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A-5
DM