ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
By Destiny S. Conely
CONTENTS PROFESSIONAL WORK (2013-2019)
PS 36 Queens Standalone
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PS 722X Facade Renovation —
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SCA Capacity Project
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Community Service Project
Marian Centre Bethnal Green
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Art Gallery
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Boat House
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Parametric Design: Plastic Flowers
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Multi - Media Art
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PARKreations: Chair Bombing
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Kyrgyzstan Border Infiltration
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Local Motion: NOMAS Design
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Project — Park Now (NPS) Competition
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NYCHA Capital Project
Mystic Bowie Library —
(2008-2015)
— Staten Island Pavilion
Hurricane Sandy Recovery Project
Ingersoll Houses Restoration —
ART WORK & SKETCHES
(2011-2020)
Northwest Urban Site Development
Gym Annex
Baruch Houses — NYCHA
SCHOOL WORK
Station — ASCA Steel Competition
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Competition
PROFESSIONAL WORK (2013-2019)
PS 36 Queens Standalone Gym Annex (2019) Initiated through the NYC mayor’s office, the Universal Phys-Ed Initiative program targets existing schools that have no original indoor gymnasium but have an extensive outdoor play yard. A portion of the yard is being used to construct a stand-alone multi-purpose gym building, enabling students to have physical activity space year-round under all weather conditions.
Role/ Responsibility Prepared and Assisted MDSzerbaty Associates Architecture (MDSA) Principal with presentation projects Created facade system and co-created landscape design Generated construction documents and drawings Coordinated all phases of architectural design
Link: https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2020/01/10/doe-completesfirst-of-new-stand-alone-gyms-to-boost-physical-education-classes Pictured below (left to right): Typical standalone gym annex exterior elevation, exterior entrance, and interior gymnasium (Photo by MDSA) Project with:
PS 36 Queens Standalone Gym Annex - Educational - Queens, NY (2019) FOCH BOULEVARD
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PS 36Q STANDALONE GYM ANNEX
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The challenge for a prototype for these projects is to find pervasive “themes and modulars” in the existing building envelopes and develop a standard façade system that can permit adjustments in the design to allow for compatibility from site to site.
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PS 36 Queens Standalone Gym Annex - Educational - Queens, NY (2019)
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To provide such an adaptable system, MDSA utilizes a structural precast concrete panel system that permits modulation and modification of the exterior surface with ease to fit existing contexts.
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PS 722X Facade Renovation — SCA Capacity
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Pictured below (top to bottom): Key plan and typical site section Project with:
Assisted to project manager with construction administration and design
PS 722X school, in Bronx NY, is design to withstand flood elimination at the existing west and east façades. The facade renovation has GFRC: rain-screen with a water vapour system. The rain-screen is protected by horizontal steel tubes for the existing masonry and new windows lateral support.
Coordinated consultant meetings Prepared cost estimates Illustrated construction drawings
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PS 722X Facade Renovation — SCA Capacity Project - Educational - Bronx, NY (2018)
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Baruch Houses — NYCHA Hurricane Sandy
Recovery Project (2015-2018)
New York City Housing Authority Bernard M. Baruch Houses is located along the East River in lower Manhattan, bounded by Delancey Street and the Williamsburg Bridge to the South, the FDR and its service road to the East, Houston Street to the North and Columbia Street to the West. The site is 27.46 acres in area, over 1100 feet measuring from the FDR service road to Columbia Street with an 8 foot difference in elevation over that distance. This change in elevation (NAVD88) from +6.625 feet to +14.625 feet straddles the maximum flood elevation during the storm of +11 feet, which is now the new Base Flood Elevation (BFE) for most of the site. This design of rehabilitation and mitigation work for Category 3 Superstorm Sandy Recovery at Baruch Houses strongly resists a one-size-fits-all approach; rather, it requires an approach that is nuanced and site specific.
Role/ Responsibility Illustrated Flood wall design, site section details, and site 2D graphics (construction documents) Coordinated Landscape & MEA consultant design with architectural design
Pictured below (left to right): Key plan and Baruch Houses site context Project with:
Baruch Houses — NYCHA Hurricane Sandy Recovery Project - Residential/Landscape - Manhattan, NY (2015-2018)
Zone X Baruch Drive Baruch Place Stanton Street Mangin Street
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SITE CONTEXT
FEMA FLOOD ZONE (PRIOR TO HURRICANE SANDY)
Outside of Flood Zone Moderate Flooding Severe Flooding
HURRICANE SANDY FLOOD MAP
BARUCH DRIVE PRELIMINARY FLOOD WALL DESIGN
THE BASE FLOOD ELEVATION (BFE) & DESIGN FLOOD ELEVATION (DFE) The Base Flood Elevation (BFE) is the elevation that bounds any area with a 1% annual chance of flooding; it is the so called 100-year flood elevation. The BFE for any location is determined by FEMA and published in its Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). Preliminary FIRMs for this site have identified +11 feet for most of the site and +12 feet for the Southeastern portion of the site. Elevations are given based upon the North American Vertical Datum of 1988, referred to as NAVD88.
SEE BUILDING 11 ENLARGED PLAN (NEXT PAGE)
The Design Flood Elevation is the elevation above which structures must be located to comply with New York City Building Code Appendix G and ASCE 24-05. For most structures the DFE = the BFE+1 foot. While there is some debate regarding their occupancy classification, we have recommended that the CHP and the Con Edison Meter & Service rooms be designed with a DFE= BFE+2 feet. SITE RENOVATIONS & CONDITIONS During Hurricane Sandy, Baruch drive was below the high water of the flood for some duration, which limited access to much of the site. Proposed site interventions include re-introducing two streets existed before the development of Baruch Houses that will run from Columbia Street to Baruch Drive. Portions of these streets are already driveways,parking lots and paths, and much of the original city infrastructure that pre-existing Baruch’s development remains. These streets will provide access from Columbia Street for emergency and other vehicles in the event that Baruch Drive becomes partly or wholly impassable.
RENDERED PROPOSED SITE PLAN
Baruch Houses — NYCHA Hurricane Sandy Recovery Project - Residential/Landscape - Manhattan, NY (2015-2018)
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Baruch Houses — NYCHA Hurricane Sandy Recovery Project - Residential/Landscape - Manhattan, NY (2015-2018)
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Floodwall at Baruch Drive rendering photo by rendering consultant
Ingersoll Houses Restoration — NYCHA Capital Project (2017)
Ingersoll Houses is design to ensure the safety of NYCHA residents and to repair all existing masonry conditions at the building facade. The goal is to provide efficient masonry structural systems and new entrance windows to establish a secure environment.
Role/ Responsibility Consulted team coordination meetings design Illustrated 2D and 3D graphics (construction documents) Assisted Project Manager with construction administration
Pictured below (left to right): Ingersoll Houses key plan and Ingersoll Houses existing conditions (photo by NW Architects) Project with:
Ingersoll Houses Restoration — NYCHA Capital Project - Residential/ Restoration (2017)
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R-1A: Roof perimeter restoration R-1B: Roof guardrail
R-2A and R-2B: Brick replacement - Narrow cavity at building corner
R-3: Brick replacement - Masonry units
R-4: Brick replacement - Full face wythe replacement
R-5: Masonry re-pointing
R-6: Masonry cleaning R-7: Replace lintel
R-8: Replace sill
R-9: Scrape & paint all existing lintels
R-10A to R-10D: Window replacement at entrances
R-11: Collateral electrical work
R-12: Perimeter window sealant
R-13A/ R-13B: New incinerator stack S-1A/ S-1B/ S-1C/ S-1D/ S-1E: Structural repairs (not shown on elevations) S-1E: Typical spandrel repair see
ISOMETRIC VIEW OF BRICK RESTORATION
S-2: Water tower repair
Mystic Bowie Library — Community Service
Project (2013)
Mystic Bowie, a musician from Jamaica, desired to give back to his community by providing reading and learning services. The Mystic Bowie Library creates a new and exciting learning environment for the children in Maroon Town, Jamaica.
Role/ Responsibility Illustrated 2D and 3D graphics (construction documents)
Pictured below: Mystic Bowie Library proposed rendering Project with:
Mystic Bowie Library — Community Service Project - Community - Maroon, Jamaica (2013)
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Mystic Bowie Library during construction in 2015. The Library is now a community cultural centre encouraging excellence in education and the arts.
CONSTRUCTION SITE IN PROGRESS
Rendering Photo by RKT&B
SCHOOL WORK (2011-2020)
Marian Centre Bethnal Green Northwest Urban
Site Development (2020)
Marian Centre is located in Cambridge Heath- Bethnal Green, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, next to the Regent’s Canal that borders the London Borough of Hackney. The site is 10 minutes to London Liverpool Street and 11 minutes’ walk to Bethnal Green Station. HISTORICAL INFORMATION The gas holder site, known as Marian Place Gasholder Station, was developed by Imperial Gas Light and Coke
company in the 1820. As the site grew, so did the population density and the need for public landscape features and space. Thus, the city constructed a pond behind the oval as a ‘blue’ social feature for the people in the area. Throughout the 20th century, the site became the centre for industry and hosted a plethora of breweries, saw mills, and factory yards. Following the 1930’s aftermath damage from WWI, the Bethnal Green site responded to the crisis by constructed social housing establishments that still exists on site today, but identified as different housing markets. The area today is filled with a variety of industrial facilities occupied by the creative industry sector and residential
dwellings of mixed market value. The creative industries are seen as future opportunities for investment and economic growth at Marian Centre. Role/ Responsibility Individual project - responsible for all designs, developments, and creations Pictured below: Perspective master plan
FIXES, PROBLEMS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FIXES
LEGEND Nodes (hackney to broadway)
There are several dominate qualities that shall remain at Bethnal Green Northwest, but will need improvements and upgrades, included renovations and potential extensions. The existing creative industry offices and surrounding residential dwellings on site shall remain, but will require façade improvements. There is an opportunity to involved the residents into the design process by establishing a community garden campaign to promote civic engagement. The tallest gas holder structure symbolizes the industrial character on site and should remain, as a visual image for the new site.
New Destination Active Water front Creative Industries Link via Andrews Rd. to new area Residential Improvements Area of safety concerns St. Casimir’s Church Existing bus stops Restore gas holder Area without identity Pedestrian dead ends The oval space and public realm Missing cycle lanes Pedestrian friendly zone Meeting zone Commercial Open Space Residential Canal Industrial Social Infrastructures Derelict Green open space Vehicular Parking
BETHNAL GREEN - AREA OF STUDY
PROBLEMS DESIGN STRATEGY MAP
Most of the problems on site pertain to permeability and legibility; thus requiring a need for more pathways and a sense of identity. Since the path ways lead to several dead ends, the site will need to incorporate more pedestrian paths and provide hierarchical features at the dead ends. Cycle lanes need to be added to Pritchard’s Road and be incorporated any new development. A new form of identity must be established, in order to place Marian Centre on the map. OPPORTUNITIES
FIXES AND PROBLEMS
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The site has areas of great potential and growth for the future. The existing creative industries are a step in the right direction to improve the economic growth at Marian Centre. Since the gas holder site is vacant land, there is as a potential for a new destination or social centre linking the
old and new residents, commuters, and workers. Intensification and reinvigorating the existing retail and providing mixed used development at Pritchard’s Road and Hackney Road will improve the economic growth. Activating the Regent’s Canal by creating a water feature (i.e. pond) will be a dynamic investment and feature for the new destination with ecological benefits.
FRAMEWORK The majority of the existing land is used by residential and light industrial developments, which has remain successful over the years. Therefore, the new development should reinforce industrial and residential development. It will be ideal to keep at least on of the gas holder structures as a symbolic gesture of identity for the site. An identity must be established in the District and a new link between the concentrated retail at Hackney Road and Pritchard’s Road.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Marian Centre design strategy (vision) is to incorporate a strong network sustainable community by promoting a diverse neighbourhood, respecting the local character, and connecting with the community.
AIM 2: Promote social diversity between local and new residents and employees through green spaces and public access
Marian Centre Bethnal Green Northwest - Urban Development - London, UK(2020)
AIM 3: Enforce mitigation measures to eliminate cars and encourage sustainable means of transportation AIM 4: Promote and support economic growth at Bethnal Green AIM 5: Promote healthy and quality environments for local and new residents and employees by upgrading existing developments, while providing new mixed used sustainable developments. AIM 6: Encourage environmental sustainable design by protecting and enhancing the existing ecological systems AIM 7: Embrace the historical context of Bethnal Green The prime area for development surrounds Marian Centre iconic gas holder structure and ecological water feature. Pritchard’s Road and Hackney Road mixed use residential and commercial buildings provide economical support for the new Marian Centre.
AIM 1: Improve accessibility to new development area by upgrading and rerouteing the existing cycling and pedestrian pathways and vehicular streets FRAMEWORK
CONTEXT GROUND FLOOR PLAN LEGEND
The ground floor plan at Pritchard’s Road will consist of commercial retail and a supermarket at the corner of Emma Street. Affordable offices and a possible community centre (social infrastructure) align the main public realm leading to the water feature. A gateway from Pritchard’s Road leads to the new pedestrian zone, while vehicular traffic and cycle access remain on the high roads.
Mixed Use Residential Live/Work Mixed Use Commercial Light Industries (live/work) Town-houses Residential (only) High Street Retail Social Infrastructure Affordable Offices Supermarket Affordable Residential (Rent) Residential (Sale) Commercial Offices Intermediate Affordable Residential Circulation/Egress Refurbish/Renovate Private Spaces Public Spaces Water Features +8 Stories 7-8 Stories 6-7 Stories 4-6 Stories 3-4 Stories 1-2 Stories
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Block Letter Building Number per Block Active Frontage Major Vehicular Movement Minor Vehicular Movement Cycle Movement Pedestrian Movement
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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SITE
The prime residential units at block C provides double aspect views to the residential community gardens and the Regent’s Canal. Most of the affordable units are single aspect with views of the communal garden. Open space is provided for experimentation for the creative ‘light’ industries living in the live/work units
BUILDING HEIGHTS Marian Centre density ranges from 3 to 8 stories. Pritchard’s Road has a variety of low to mid density building heights, will the buildings in the pedestrian zone are mid to high density heights overlooking the Regent Canal.
LAND USE The majority of Marian Centre will provide mixed residential buildings including flats, live/work units, and town-houses with retail and commercial offices at the ground floor SECOND FLOOR PLAN
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Marian Centre Bethnal Green Northwest - Urban Development - London, UK(2020)
CHARACTER & architecture The new building styles adopt modestly to the original architecture; thus, aesthetically demonstrating architectural balance.
Examples of typologies and building locations throughout Marian Centre:
Residential (affordable)
Marian Centre façades
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Existing typologies of Bethnal Green:
Estate Housing
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Marian Centre Bethnal Green Northwest - Urban Development - London, UK(2020) LEGEND Mixed Use Residential Live/Work Mixed Use Commercial Light Industries (live/work) Town-houses Residential (only) High Street Retail Social Infrastructure Affordable Offices Supermarket Affordable Residential (Rent) Residential (Sale) Commercial Offices Intermediate Affordable Residential
Parametric Design: Plastic Flowers — Staten Island Pavilion (2015)
A design build project for New York City’s Park and Recreations exhibit. The team used aggregation modules to build a mini plastic pavilion during the summer/fall of 2015. Process Video: http://www.designboom.com/architecture/oparchitecture-landscape-city-college-of-ny-plastic-flowerspavilion-09-30-2015/
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Created concept schematic design with winning (in-house) student team (team members Charles & Ermir)
Op.al Jonathan Scelsa Charles Lent Tsz fuz Chenug Ermir Gjoka Berk Erasian Danica Vildoso
Illustrated 2D and 3D graphics for schematic design (preliminary drawings), design development (phase 1 drawings and diagrams), and grasshopper aggregation (phase II construction and assemble) Fabricated, built, and constructed pavilion with colleagues Pictured below: Phase I schematic pavilion (rendering photo by Charles Lent)
PHASE I - In house Student Team aggregation explorations
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Parametric Design: Plastic Flowers- Parametric Architecture- Staten Island, NY (2015)
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PHASE I1 - Studio team reduces pavilion scale and reshape modular with similar concept
Petal (unit)
Flower (component, 3 units)
1. Phase 1 refine into a flower module through grasshopper
Rose (cluster, 18 units)
2. Rose aggregation
Parametric Design: Plastic Flowers- Parametric Architecture- Staten Island, NY (2015) Photos by Jonathan Scelsa
3. Elevation of the final parametric pavilion
4. Model of Rose module aggregation
FINAL CONSTRUCTION
Pavilion displayed at CCNY
Pavilion assembled
Parametric Design: Plastic Flowers- Parametric Architecture- Staten Island, NY (2015) Photos by Jonathan Scelsa
View inside Pavilion
Closer view of Pavilion displayed at CCNY
PARKreations: Chair Bombing Project — Park Now (NPS) Competition (2015)
PARKreations: Chair Bombing Project is a 1-3 day process to teach individuals about the Great Falls park’s identity in Paterson, New Jersey plus design skills, and self ownership. Our goal is to help those realize the importance of respecting your environment and nature for a better, engaging experience. This simple chair displays an aesthetic view with multi-usages that formulate spaces for activity and history. NPS and PARKreations will ignite this new campaign for all generations!
Role/ Responsibility Generated Urban Feasible Analysis (ArchGIS) with colleagues (preliminary research) Conducted Community Engagement Interviews with colleagues (preliminary research) Created urban tactics, design build project as an independent study Pictured below: Rendering photo of Great Falls Park in Paterson, NJ with Chair Bombing Project
MISSION STATEMENT PARKreations’ mission is to enhance and improve spatial experiences through tactical urbanism and community development. A group of design, social, and artistic experts form neighbourhood outreach programs and events by introducing architectural methods and strategies.
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The chair bombing project focuses on simplicity (individuality) into complexity (unity) . One basic chair can form multiple spaces and opportunity for interactions. We want all to understand how one combine with many can change an environment!
A PLACE TO SIT, STORE, AND POSITION
MATERIAL FOR SEASONAL, WEATHER CONDITIONS
History can be shared in many ways. The chair will have many inscriptions, messages that will be seen at various moments depending on the arrangements.
OPPORTUNITIES TO INFORM VISITOR ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT OR HISTORY ON THE SURROUNDING AREA THROUGH HISTORIC INSCRIPTIONS
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ACTIVITY USE FOR LUNCH OUTING & BOARD GAMES
THE SPACE
ACTIVITY USE FOR STADIUM SEATING & RELAXING
2 PEOPLE OR MORE GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS CAN BUILD ONE CHAIR TOGETHER
ACTIVITY USE FOR STAGE FOR PERFORMANCE
THE DESIGN-BUILD STEPS
PARKreations: Chair Bombing Project- Tactical Urbanism- Paterson, NJ (2015)
(for citizens participating in the DIY project): * PRE- CUT ALL PIECES AT WOOD SHOP(A)
1. Connect two sets of the horizontal and vertical leg with Loctite glue. Follow the loctite instructions 2. Attach horizontal piece 3. Add the Top and Bottom Base (sides only) with glue 4. Add all middle Top and Bottom bases with glue 5. Connect corner support pieces with glue. Let everything dry over night ** Nail or SCREW EVERYTHING the next day
6. Add Angle Leg.
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8. FINISH 9. Arrange chairs as desire
CHAIR EXPLODED DIAGRAM
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ANGLE CUTS VERTICAL SLATS FOR TOP & BOTTOM
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INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE WHAT DO I NEED? Tools/Supplies - loctite 2 part epoxy - pen/pencil - tape - ruler/measuring tape -1/2” and 1” stainless steel nails -1” stainless steel screws
CONNECT OF LEG & CORNERS
CONNECT OF ADDITIONAL LEGS
Equipment (OPTION 1) -saw cutter -angle saw trimmer -sander -nail gun Material: HDPE (plastic lumber) Optional: Stamper Heavy wood Access to Laser Cutter WHO ARE MY INSTRUCTORS?
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Instructors include, but not limited to, an architect, socialist, community organizer, landscaper, company leaders, and design volunteers.
FINAL ASSEMBLE OF CHAIR
HOW DOES THE PROCESS WORKS? Each group will have a leader with the DESIGNER GUIDE. The Designer Guide will give you all the instructions. PARKreations will be monitoring the event. If OPTION 1 is chosen, the event will last 2-3 days. If OPTION 2 is chosen, he event only last for one day. WHO ARE THE PARTICIPANTS? Organizations, city officials, citizens, volunteer, college students,YOU, etc.... HOW TO BUILD The are several leaders to guide you through the building construction process. Most, if not all, of the material will be cut and ready to assemble on site.
OPTION 1 All material will be cut at a woodshop under professional supervision. Make sure all equipment is provided. Also, all nails will be replace with screws. OPTION 2 All material will be prefabricated (cut) before the event. Screws can replace nails, if preferred. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE EVENT? The chairs will be stored in a shed to rent, donate, or for collateral to use around the make. The chair should last for a season. The goal is promote the event annually with different design concepts
PARKreations: Chair Bombing Project- Tactical Urbanism- Paterson, NJ (2015)
Kyrgyzstan Border Infiltration Station — ASCA
Steel Competition (2014)
The Kyrgyzstan Border Crossing Centre site controls incoming traffic from both Kyrgyzstan and China. Each vehicle waiting area provides parking spaces for services and security booths letting qualified vehicles pass the custom examination check point—a central node for all transportation. The Kyrgyzstan traveller and staff worker enters the Centre near the reusable bio swale— a greywater system transmitted from rain water on the slithering roof.Yet, the tourist traveling to China enters the public sector where the Custom Hall and Visa Centre acts as a hub for all travellers and employees. The third floor includes a dining area facing south with a solar wall for heating and cooling ventilation.
Role/ Responsibility Created concept and design with colleagues Illustrated preliminary design, plans,computer model, massing rendering, and presentation layout Kyrgyzstan
Pictured below: Rendering of Kyrgyzstan Border Infiltration Station (immigration border). Rendering photo by Micheal Delgado Collaborators: Micheal Delgado
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THE TORGUART PASS Since 800 A.D. empires and kingdoms have used the Silk Road to trade goods between China, Eastern Europe, and Middle Eastern Countries. Today, a portion of the road intersects on the Torguart Pass allowing cargo trucks, cars and tourist to enter at the Kyrgyzstan border check point. The Torguart Pass site surrounds a mountainous terrain that produces extreme climatic weather throughout the year. Because of the ultimate snowfall in the winter, perspiration mudslides, and intense seasons, the check point is closed certain hours of the day which accumulates heavy traffic. Therefore, the new Kyrgyzstan Border Crossing Centre will enforce organize traffic, reusable energy, and secured private to public amenities overlooking the Torguart Pass.
THE PROCESS
1. Kyrgyzstan national mountainous poppy flower reaction to weather on-site
2. Building layout influence from poppy flower formation
3. Traffic, water, and spatial filter
4. Sunlight filter
Kyrgyzstan Border Infiltration Station- Commercial Development- Kyrgyzstan (2014)
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A Mini visa centre, detention, staff housing, and animal shelter
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centre, custom hall
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Kyrgyzstan Border Infiltration Station- Commercial Development- Kyrgyzstan (2014)
METAL ROOF SMOOTH SKIN CONNECTED TO C-CHANNEL BEAM
LARGE SPAN GIRDERS WITH WEB JOIST FOR GRAVITY PROTECTION AND CROSS BRACING LATERAL SUPPORT
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ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE The building roof top collects rain water that generates a grey water system to reuse water on site year around. The water can store at least 1/2 of perspiration during the winter and spring, which will allow at least 1/4 of clean, reusable water. The south facing solar wall will collect heat to ventilate during the harsh winters. WALL COMPONENTS METAL ROOF 3” INSULATION METAL DECKING I-BEAM GIRDER @ 20’ O.C. 1/4” GYP. CELLING LOW E GLAZING CROSSING BRASSING @ 10’ O.C. ZINC METAL PERFORATED SOLAR WALL STEEL ROD ZINC METAL SUPPORT CONCRETE 3” INSULATION 1/4” DRY WALL METAL DECKING WEB JOIST @ 15’ O.C. POLISH CONCRETE FLOORS
SOLAR COLLECTION DIAGRAM
WALL SECTION AT EAST FACADE
Kyrgyzstan Border Infiltration Station- Commercial Development- Kyrgyzstan (2014) Rendering Photo by Micheal Delgado
Local Motion: NOMAS Design Competition (2011) A village walk complex building through “The Movement�. The design competition calls for a development of a new Ashby MARTA Transit Village, creating a node of local services and community-supporting activities centred on the existing Ashby Train Station. The Ashby Marta Station Transit Village should: -Preserve and enhance the existing corridor design along Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard. -Be pedestrian oriented and encourage and support alternative means of transportation. -Provide diverse and inviting self sustaining community services. -Outward oriented and sidewalk/ street engaging development -To be reflective and promote the historic significance of the community.
Role/ Responsibility
Collaborators:
Created preliminary design in student in-house studio competition
Rebecca Ackerman Jared Cooley Glenn Cramer Craig Genet Justin Gross Lucas Lantz Hank Mezza Meredith Nash
Built site digital model with colleagues Illustrated construction drawings Presented at NOMAS Conference as spokesperson for team project Pictured below: Rendering of Local Motion (MARTA Transit Village) By collaborative team
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE The objective for Local Motion is to promote unity by creating a community core within the site and encourage a sense of local business ownership through economic development. The site will eventually evolve into a central design hub for local activities.
THE PROCESS
1. STREET LINE
2. MARTA LINE
3. CONNECTION TO MARTA
4. MASSING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Local Motion: NOMAS- Transportation Development- Atlanta, GA (2011) North Entrance Rendering Photo by Collaborative Team
The new Transit Village will stimulate economic development by supporting local microenterprise, promoting MARTA as the distribution centre for cultural manifestations, and employing urban framing strategies, while creating a vendor marketplace.
ROOF COMPONENTS VEGETATION GROWING MEDIA FILTER FABRIC DRAIN MAT
Sto
rag
eT ank
MEMBRANE SUB MEMBRANE
Filt
er
ROOF DECK CONCRETE SLAB
PERSPECTIVE WALL SECTION AT TOP OF ROOF
SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
Central Core Rendering Photo by Collaborative Team
The MARTA Transit Village will integrate sustainable systems, such as roof gardens, urban farming, and water collection for grey water filtration techniques.
PERSPECTIVE SECTION OF URBAN FARMING FROM GROUND TO ROOF
FINAL MODEL
Local Motion: NOMAS- Transportation Development- Atlanta, GA (2011) Model by Collaborative Team
Art Gallery (2010)
Boat House
(2010)
ENTRANCE INTERIOR PHASE I
INSIDE DECK
PHASE II BOAT HOUSE VIEW FOR MOORINGS (RHINO & V-RAY)
INTERIOR OF BOAT STORAGE SECOND FL INTERIOR
APPROACHING DECK VIEW FROM WINDOW PHASE III: RHINO & V-RAY MODEL
SECOND FL BALCONY
ROOF TOP
Multi - Media Art (2008-2015)
COURTHOUSE IN FT. WAYNE, INDIANA
VERTICAL GARDEN BALCONY
STILL LIFE PORTRAIT
WISCONSIN DELLS
BURJ AL ARAB IN DUBAI
ELEVATION SKETCH
SECTION SKETCH
PRIVATE GARDEN
FLOWER VARIATION
BURJ AL ARAB INTERIOR
ST. JOHN THE DIVINE IN NYC
MET ART MUSEUM IN NYC