Dev Naik Architecture Portfolio by dnaik.pdx

PORTFOLIO DEV NAIK

DEV NAIK 4

Having been involved in Scouting for a majority of my life instilled a strong sense of passion for the wilderness and the outdoors in me. Constantly being outside allowed me to learn about the environment and the wildlife that surrounds us. Alongside this passion for the natural world, I developed an admiration for design at a young age. Being able to feel connected to a building and intrigued by the story it told was an experience I grew to look for. Living in California, I was face to face with the negative repercussions of human activity, from the lack of water to the ever expanding population of the Bay Area. Humans are playing a significant role in the degradation of our environment worldwide. With the constant expansion of development, we begin to displace wildlife as their habitat slowly begins to diminish.

I feel it is important as the urban world grows that we find and develop a way to coexist with the displaced wildlife in a sustainable fashion. Finding solutions to help decrease our carbon footprints and allow a chance for nature to heal should be a standard procedure. My goal is to incorporate habitat space and bio-mimicry in each of my projects. In addition to the impacts on the natural world, this rapid growth also has negative effects on the socioeconomic status of people. Homelessness is a growing issue which needs to be addressed. Design should address socioeconomic sustainability in addition to environmental sustainability. I believe designing for the public good incorporates all groups of people with our natural world included. Creating designs usable by all forms of life is what I strive to do.

dnaik.pdx@gmail.com Portland, OR

Education Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Minor in Sustainability Portland State University 2015-2019

High School Diploma Foothill High School 2011-2015

Work Experience Swabkin - Designer

Assist in design direction of clothing brand, collaborate with team to run booths at events

Produce Portland - Lead Designer

Produce graphic designs, communicate with head designer to ensure efficiency and quality

Friends of Green Loop - Co-Branding and Marketing

Build sustainable relationships, collaborate, and design with local companies

The Far Post Soccer Supply/Tursi Soccer - Manager

Communicate and collaborate with local teams, work with coworkers to complete team projects

TJ Maxx - Sales Associate Focus on outstanding customer service and maintain a clean and safe environment

Software/Media Proficiency Photoshop

Revit

Illustrator

Autocad

Indesign

Handrawing

Rhino

Model Making

V-ray

Microsoft Office

Awards/Honors Eagle Scout

From Tiger Cub to Eagle Scout

PSU School of Architecture Scholarship 2018-19 Recipient

4.0 Academic Achievement Award 2018 PSU Housing and Residence Life

Hobbies/Interests Architectural Design

Wildlife

Environmental Design

Outdoors

Inclusive Design

Culture

Footwear Design

Community

Apparel Design

Soccer

PORTFOLIO Educational Work

CONTENTS Urban Housing Highrise Project

Houseless Village Research, Design, and Agape Village Groupwork

Oregon Zoo Primate Exhibit

Vero Watches Showroom Infill Project

Willamette River Sentinel Lighthouse

Urban Housing Highrise Project Winter 2019, Portland State University

Urban development is transforming into high rise living as density increases. With the issue of the growing houseless population it is crucial to create an inclusive environment with the opportunity for people of different demographics to form a community. Another issue faced worldwide is the degradation of our environment. Humans continue to displace wildlife in all parts of the world as our urban environment grows. This project takes these issues into consideration within its design by providing inclusive mixed income housing along with various sustainable aspects. Environmental features like water retention and collection are apparent throughout the buildings design. The design maintains its loyalty to being inclusive as wildlife coexists with humans in a safe and secure manner. I put a significant focus on the peregrine falcon and their urban dwelling alongside humans.

Peregrine falcons used to be prominent in the Northwest, however human activity threatened the species to endangerment. Today, the peregrines are seen living in urban cities across the nation. This building design mimics the incredible stoop of the falcon as it is formed with the use of the dive. The stoop splits the building into two wings, the north wing provides the public amenities and the south wing provides the private housing. Breaking the stoop into the perch, the capture, and the rest allows for three separate key locations. With the goal to tie the building back to the environment, balconies are extruded from the stoop referencing the views to the west hills. Connecting the building to downtown, the glazing allows for an unobstructed view of the city. These characteristics come together to form the mixed use residential high rise known as The Peregrine.

The diagram emphasizes the stoop of the peregrine falcon by breaking it up into three main portions, the perch, the capture, and the rest. The perch serves as the highest point of the building where the falcons have access to urban habitat space. The capture is shown as a break in the stoop where individuals are captured into the main courtyard space and enter each wing of the building. The rest is used as a balcony and levels off to end the dive of the peregrine falcon.

Urban Context Axon Map

Building Concept Diagram

Balcony Perspective

Threshold Perspective

This exploded axon separates all aspects of the building. The concrete core, in the yellow, houses all of the elevators and stairs while also serving as a structural component of the building. The concrete floor slabs and columns, in the grey, also provide structure and stability along with the core. The metal stoop, shown in dark blue, is not only ornamental but also provides as air intake and exhaust for the entire building. All of the glazing, in the light blue, serves as the primary exterior skin of the building while including bird safe frit in patterns that mimic the peregrine falcons’ feathers. The final component shown in green are the balconies extruding out of the stoop along the south and west facades of the building. These balconies provide urban greenery and habitat space and tie the building back to the views into the hills.

Exploded Axon

Parking Plan

First Ground Floor Plan

West Elevation

South Elevation

Second Ground Floor Plan

Third Ground Floor Plan

North Elevation

East Elevation

Aerial View of Balconies

West Section

NE Corner of Model in Context

Model View of Threshold

SE Corner of Model in Context

South Section

PORTLAND’S CURRENT DISASTER EMERGENCY STRATEGIES The “Big One” Commercial Districts

Villages

Commercial Hub

Current Village Sites

Designated 2040 Center

BEECNs

Commercial Area

Portland Plan

Operational Priorities

Short-term Goals and Objectives

*Map courtesy of the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Portland Plan

20 Minute Neighborhood Map Portland Plan

Current Villages

72 h 10 d

BEFORE

AFTER

How Can Potential Villages Fit into Neighborhoods?

72 h

Commercial Districts

10 d

Villages Proposed Village Sites

Commercial Hub

Designated 2040 Center

BEECN (Basic Earthquake Emergency Communication Node)

Commercial Area

What if Villages were Self Sustaining?

*Map courtesy of the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Portland Plan

20 Minute Neighborhood Map Portland Plan

HOW CAN HOUSELESS VILLAGES PLAY A ROLE?

What if villages had larger Common Spaces?

Can Villages Educate Future Builders?

Can Villages Expand on Undeveloped Site Space?

Houseless Village Research, Design, and Agape Village Groupwork Fall 2018, Portland State University

Long-term Goals and Objectives

30+ d

What if Pod Designs Better Fit Emergency Needs?

Social Space / Bunkhouse.

Individual with Porch.

Family Layout.

Couple-Sized.

1 HR

*GBD Architects

This timeline shows how Portland’s current emergency strategies will perform before, during, and after the “Big One” and looks into how houseless villages can help play a role. Starting with a map which shows the different neighborhoods of Portland and the basic earthquake emergency communication nodes, known as BEECNs, the top map shows the current villages. The bottom map offers more houseless villages that can be added to each neighborhood. Portland’s current plan before the disaster is to train volunteers to serve in neighborhood emergency teams, known as NETs. These are Portland residents trained by PBEM and Portland Fire & Rescue to provide emergency disaster assistance within their own neighborhoods. In addition to Portland’s current plan, self-sustaining villages will be able to harvest sustainable energy on site, provide food, have drinking water available, and be equipped with basic amenities and healthcare. According to the Oregon Resilience Plan, it is estimated that there will be 27,600 people displaced, thousands injured or deceased, $32 billion in damages, and 24,000 buildings destroyed during the disaster.

Villages would be able to send out educating building teams, which are made up of individuals who have learned the village’s building strategies, to teach the building techniques to others for quick emergency pod construction. Directly after the earthquake Portland’s priorities would be life safety, incident stabilization, environmental protection, and property conservation with the activation of the NETs. Villages would offer adaptable common spaces to provide immediate shelter to individuals. Short term goals for Portland would be to evaluate citywide water, restore road access, and identify housing solutions by using the neighborhood plan. Villages offer expandable site space providing an open area ready to expand on with easy access for rapid development. Portland’s long term recovery encompasses restoring physical infrastructure and addressing the financial, emotional, and physical hardships of the community. Villages would incorporate pods which are easily set up and transformable to fit different programs and users.

WHAT IF VILLAGES WERE EMERGENCY CENTERS FOR A COMMUNITY? (Before, During, and After a Disaster) T-Crab

*Source: City Repair

T-Horse

Van

*Source: City Repair Site Intake of Displaced Site Ammenity Outreach

Portland Neighborhood Village Network

Landslide Hazard Liquefaction Hazard Extreme

High

Moderate

Low

Proposed Villages Village Outreach

The villages serve as emergency centers by coordinating site intake and outreach with eachother in order to best serve the surrounding community. Together, the villages form a network to serve the Portland community. Each village offers basic outreach amenities through the T-Horse, T-Crab, and cargo vans. The villages are able to take in individuals in need during transitional periods.

Displaced Individuals Outreach Ammenities

Streetcar Lines Community Garden

Buckman Neighborhood Village The Buckman neighborhood is 1.15 mi2 with 4,649 households, and a population of 8,472. The neighborhood offers park space, public transportation, a community garden, and is located in an area safe from landslides and liquefaction. 19

The village directly takes in displaced individuals and sends out amenities within the Buckman neighborhood. The site itselft is 132,500 ft2 and houses the expandable village emergency center. DURING

BEFORE

AFTER

Pod Sheltor

Medical

Pod Sheltor

Expansion

Pod Sheltor

Medical

Common Space

Storage

Common Space

Medical

Common Space

Storage

Shower/Bathroom

Garden

Shower/Bathroom

Garden

Shower/Bathroom

Garden

Pickup Panel System is a pod designed for rapid set up within 1 hour by 2 people. The design allows for easy expansion in order to accomodate for a larger intake. The multiple configurations of the pods is adaptable for different users. Individual Pod Couple Pod

Family Pod

Community Pod *Source: GBD Architects

Population on Site 20

Outreach Population 40

Population on Site 72-200

Outreach Population 400

Population on Site 20

Outreach Population 40

Agape Gate Group Project

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t 370f

The purpose of the village gate design is to reflect aspects of Agape Village’s vision. The gate represents unity by connecting individual members to form one cohesive structure. It is designed to continue the language of the palette fence that lines the perimeter of the village, reflect the treescape of the site, and utilize Pacific Northwest timber construction methods. The central column incorporates a small bench within its structure. The gate is split into two entrances to differentiate between scales. The vehicle gate is 20 feet wide to allow for service and emergency access, while the human entrance is 5 feet wide to ensure a more personal experience. The gate can be seen from the highway and frames a view towards central Portland. It also aims to portray the identity of Agape Village by incorporating a centrally located logo.

Footing Connection

Bench Detail

Gate Elevation

Agape Communal Space Group Project

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The community gathering space is reminiscent of a nomadic yurt and also draws upon indigenous community lodge design. Using modular roof and wall components, the honeycomb can be easily assembled and transported if needed. This temporary, non-insulated, pavilion-like structure includes a central fire pit and ventilation through the roof, indoor seating and shelving integrated into the walls, windows to maximize natural light, and a garden bed with a latticework trellis on the perimeter edge nearest to the outdoor gathering area. The translucent, honey-colored roof and wall sheathing are recycled bus stop roofs donated by Tri-Met. The courtyard next to the Honeycomb is framed by 15 garden beds, 1 for each resident.

Trellis Work

Floor Plan

Bus Stop Roofs

Oregon Zoo Primate Exhibit Spring 2018, Portland State University

The new primate exhibit at the Oregon Zoo is designed to connect multiple forms of life while allowing privacy, safety, and security. By reusing building materials and incorporating educational stations, the project puts an emphasis on sustainability and education. The design ensures the welfare of the primates by providing an open and natural exhibit for them to live freely. Taking a unique stance, the project encloses the humans in a secured elevated walkway which meanders through the exhibit following the experiences of a primate. The walkway uses its elevation change to provide the best experience of observing a primates’ lifestyle by following them from the tallest tree down to the ground. Along the walkway, a couple nodes of connection offer glimpses into the surrounding environment. These nodes create two separate viewpoints with design of the room along with the windows.

One view which is intimate creates a connection with a primate, while the other is vast and admires the natural landscape. The walkway connects two different entry ways. The northeast entrance is on high ground and overlooks the exhibit. Children and adults each have their own experience as the space offers interactive activities to educate the visitors. The northwest entrance is lower and creates a more personal connection to the primates. The entrance is separated into two hallways that surround a courtyard. The hallways lead to a ring located around a geodesic dome which houses an ecosystem that recreates the natural habitat for the primates. A stream running through the habitat connects two ponds, one used to secure the primates in the exhibit and the other used in the courtyard space for water collection for the humans. This waterway represents the direct connection between primates and humans.

Sketch Model Showing Full Site and Enclosure

Final Section Model

North Elevation

Final Section Model

East Elevation

Basement/Ground Floor Plan

NW/SE Section

Second Floor/Roof Plan

SW/NE Section

Vero Watches Showroom Infill Project Winter 2018, Portland State University

Vero Watches will be housed in a new infill building located in downtown Portland on 1st Ave. The design accommodates space for the watch making process, a retail showroom, and private offices all with the primary focus around sustainability. The materials used are primarily fritted and frosted glass and steel to allow users visibility of the watchmaking process. All of the doors and windows are designed with middle hinges to create a natural air flow and movement. The ground floor consists of all of the production phases, bathrooms, an open courtyard, and a water retention and habitat pond. The first phase of production is located in the front of the shop where all of the machinery is housed. The entire courtyard facing wall swivels open to better connect both the spaces and allow for proper ventilation for the machines.

The second phase of production is located in the clean room at the back of the building. Only one door accesses the clean room as this production phase is very pristine and requires precise hand craftsmanship. On the second floor, the showroom and retail space are found closest to the street with a balcony overlooking the street and courtyard. This space has an atrium like ceiling to let in natural light and compliments the watches. The doors mimic the ones from the ground floor as they open up to the balcony to create the connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces. A small courtyard splits the gap between this and the private offices located in the back of the building. The offices are split so they can be transformed into a conference room. The roofs of the building are angled to collect rainwater and transfer it into two small waterfalls and then into the pond.

Production Space

Bathroom

Clean Room

Pond

Ground Floor Plan

Retail/ Showroom

Conference Space

Office

Second Floor Plan

Roof Plan

FLASHING STEEL CONNECTORS

DOUBLE PANE FROSTED GLASS

CLIPS

BOLTS STEEL PLATE STEEL I BEAMS

DOUBLE PANE FRITTED GLASS

STEEL H COLUMNS

TONGUE AND GROOVE FLOORING PT PLYWOOD SUBFLOORING CONCRETE COMPOSITE DECKING

STEEL REINFORCING BARS

DOUBLE PANE FRITTED GLASS CLIPS

STEEL I BEAMS

BOLTS STEEL PLATE STEEL H COLUMNS

Final Model

DOUBLE PANE FRITTED GLASS STEEL H COLUMNS BOLTS STEEL PLATE

TONGUE AND GROOVE FLOORING PT PLYWOOD SUBFLOORING STEEL REINFORCING BARS CONCRETE SLAB

CONCRETE FOOTING STEEL REINFORCING BARS

MOISTURE BARRIER RIGID INSULATION GRAVEL

Wall Section

East Elevation

Final Model Interior Perspective

Longitudinal Section

Final Model

Final Model in Context

Willamette River Sentinel Lighthouse Fall 2018, Portland State University

This project serves as a lighthouse along the Willamette River. Other river sentinels are found every one nautical mile apart from one another. In addition to serving as a lighthouse, the design offers a connection between humans and the wildlife of the Willamette River and provides opportunities for habitat space. The lighthouse is split into two portions, one made of wood, and the other primarily made of stainless steel. Reminiscing a ship, the metal half of the design protrudes into the water. Meeting flush with the sand allows for access to the view right on top of the water acting like the deck of a ship. An underwater observatory is hidden inside the structure on the lower level. The curved glass wall connects the room directly to what lies underneath the surface of the Willamette River. It allows visitors to learn about the local wildlife of the river face to face.

The wooden structure intersects the bottom observatory and extrudes and curves up and out mimicking the beak of a bird. This is built like a waffle and is connected like a puzzle. Building around the light, the wooden waffle fastens the light in place and allows for glimpses of light to shine through the structure. With the overlapping waffle like shape, tons of a pockets are created and allow for nesting of all kinds of birds. The very top of the structure offers a perch for ospreys or bald eagles to nest and is also accessible by humans for an overlooking view. A spiral staircase connects the top of the wooden structure, the entry point on the ground level, and the observatory underground. The steel staircase structurally holds the entire building together by providing support to the wooden structure and connects back to the steel bottom.

Section

Night Perspective

Final Model in Context

Final Model Interior Perspective

Final Model in Context

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