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M FA I n t e r i o r D e s i g n Prat t Institute, May 2022
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Prosthesis designing for human scale
Float a parametric inter vention
Living Spaces
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communal living concept
Habitat 375 biophilic workplace concept
Dowel Lounge chair design
Mental Storm D I F FA B y D e s i g n e x h i b i t
P R O S T H E S I S designing for human scale
This design prompt challenged me to think and design for human scale. Using recycled and found materials, the objective was to fabricate a prosthesis that aided in a routine human activity such as sitting in a chair or reading a book. After studying the human posture when sitting on a bar stool, an opportunity to design an object that would act as a back brace to prevent poor sitting posture in chairs without backs was explored.
wooden frame which were intented to used as a back brace. Using recycled wooden blinds, the assignment challenged me to bend wood to mimic the shape of the human spine. Using multiple layers of these malleable wood blinds, two separate frames were fabricated through a process of shaping the wood with glue and a jig.
Highlighted in particular from this project is the design and fabrication of
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date course method materials
Fall 2019 Foundation Studio Woodshop Rec ycled Wood Blinds
process documentation Multiple recycled wooden blinds are layered and adhered to create two wooden frames. MDF is used as a molding jig to reshape the wooden frames. Clamped to the MDF mold overnight, the wooden frame takes on a new curved form. The flexibility of the other wooden frame is leveraged to create a convex shape.
I N F L A T E a parametric inter vention Using the Grasshopper plugin in Rhino to create parametric design, physics simulations were tested to inflate a mesh geometry within various constraints. Three inflated mesh membranes were designed through testing multiple simulations and forms. Set in the Barcelona Pavilion, these structures become interior spaces and lay the foundation for an abstract wellness center concept. One enters the retreat into The Basket Suite, an interior membrane that serves as a meeting hall for talks and gathering. Next the Light Hall is a
triangulated membrane exposing the sky above, allowing visitors to bask in the sun. The last area consists of the Meditation Shells set in the pavilion’s reflection pool. These pear shaped membranes provide shade and comfort, inviting visitors to practice yoga on the below floating platforms. There is a large tent for group yoga and a smaller one for individual mediation. Both the membrane’s materials and forms are influenced by the Barcelona Pavilion existing design and structure.
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Summer 2020
course software
Parametric s Lab R h i n o , G r a s s h o p p e r, Enscape, Photoshop
p aram etric m ap p ing st ud y
pro gram di agram
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a color coded diagram is used to map out potential location of custom cell block s
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L I V I N G a communal living concept
Living Spaces explores a concept of communal living. Two separate families join in a living venture to share a Brooklyn brownstone. A balance of private and shared spaces is carefully considered to meet the clients needs for privacy. Upon entry, an elevated living room platform finished in white oak wood flooring provides a common space for both families. White painted exposed brick walls accentuate the white oak floors and reclaimed wood shelving. A fully exposed staircase located in the center of the home
provides access to the two floors above which consists of separate private domestic spaces for the families. Faced with the challenge to store and display the clients’ large collection of books and ceramics, a vertical library is designed which is accompanied by a writing studio. Ample amount of outdoor space is also designed to provide the families with a connection to the outdoors. Included in three separate outdoor spaces is a garden, small pond, tables for dining and outdoor lounge seating.
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date course software
Spring 2021 Design Studio Revit, Enscape, Photoshop
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Communal Kitchen + Living
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Street Entrance
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Living Room
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Communal Kitchen
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Outdoor Patio
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Powder Room
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Elderly Suite
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Te r r a c e
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Built-In Storage
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Family Room
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Child Bedrooms
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Main Bedroom Suites
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V E R T I C A L
L I B R A R Y
A co l l e c t i o n o f b o o k s + ce ra m i c s o n d i sp l a y
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H A B I T A T biophilic workplace concept
Set in the historical Seagrams Building, a biophilic workplace concept provides The Agency with a creative office solution by providing a sense of place reminiscent of the natural environment. The biophilic office atmosphere provides employees with refuge from the urban context of New York City while facilitating productivity through enhanced creativity and stress reduction. A honeycomb biomorphic pattern abstracts Mies’s landmarked luminous square ceiling grid to leverage natural lighting conditions and create
distinct spatial boundaries. Open and unobstructed space provides dynamic daylighting which is balanced with diffused artificial lighting. Natural materiality stimulates occupants through sight, touch and sound providing an interior environment that enhances a connection to nature. Thoughtful inclusion of recreational areas balance workspaces to provide employees with opportunities to interact and decompress. Habit 375 articulates the relationship between nature, the occupant and built environment to reinforce how biophilia can be leveraged in .
date course software
Fall 2020 Design Studio 3 Revit, Enscape, Photoshop
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Biophilic Integration
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Flexing Mies’s Grid
Biophilic Palet te
A biomorphic honeycomb pattern was abstracted and translated from Mies’s square grid to inform the interior architecture of the two floor space. The honeycomb grid carves out a centralized double height atrium space and adjacent hexagon shaped enclosed rooms.
Natural materials of wood, stone and foliage build a biophilic material palette. Fluted bamboo panels meet terrazzo and soapstone tiles providing the interior with a direct connection to the natural world. Warm yellow and orange textiles bring an inviting vibrancy to the space through hexagon patterned area rugs and furniture upholstery. Walnut, mahogany and leather are ulzitzed in accent details. The palette provides a material connection to nature creating a distinct sense of place.
Honeycomb
This double heig includes a coffee garden and vario configurations. Y Orange upholste Striad chairs by H provide acoustic privacy. Soft sea to elevate comfo hospitality like at encouraging em interact and dec curtain wall and material divides the surrounding Vertical columns wood paneling f shape.
Lower Level Plan
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ght space e bar, vertical ous seating Yellow and ered high back Herman Miller cal and visual ating is utilized ort and set a tmosphere, mployees to compress. A change in floor the space from workstations. s cladded in form a hexagon
Vertical Garden On the upper level sitting above the Honeycomb Atrium, a lounge and bar provides employees with an additional space to socialize and collaborate. Two custom mahogany banquettes are built into alcoves carved by the honeycomb grid void, framing a view of the Vertical Garden. Yellow and orange upholstery compliment the hexagon area rug, providing a warm and vibrant atmosphere. Additional round table seating and a wrap around bar gives employees various seating options. Views to the below floor provide employees with another prospect space.
Flex-Exhibtion Inspired by the intersection of a design studio pin board and Mies’s trademark curtain wall system, a modular exhi-bition display system is devel-oped called Flex-Exhibition. The system is composed of rectangular aluminum mul-lions and a cork slab which is fastened between the mullion. The pinnable cork slab serves as a surface for an ever changing display of creative work. The modular system allows for a variety of configurations to be as-sembled by the user depend-ing on exhibition initiatives. Lightweight aluminium and simple user friendly assembly provides efficient movability and storage options.
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Upper Level Plan
En-Caves
The En-caves provide employe private refuge space to discon from the office environment. A relationship between material sound and light builds unique atmospheres reminiscent of na environments. Dimmable light and sound selection provides occupants with a customizable experience. A collection of rec natural sounds include babblin creek, tropical jungles, peacefu waterfalls & calming rain
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DOWEL LOUNGE chair design
Tasked to design a piece of furniture, chairs were explored as a precedent to begin design concepting. Inspired by curved wood elements and the form of a low back lounge chair, a set of elevation sketches and miniature laser cut models initiated the design development of the Dowel Lounge. Turning attention to the methods of fabrication, a CNC machine was utilized to crave the chair’s curved frame from a sheet of ¾” birch plywood.
the frames with a shoulder joint. The language of the dowels was continued to create the chair’s seating component. These smaller dowels were wedged between both sides of the frames with subtle convex and concave shapes to provide ergonomic support.
The milled chair frames were connected through exposed support Birch dowels and slotted into
date
Spring 2021
course
Furniture Design
method
CNC, Woodshop
material
Birch Plywood
D E SIGN D E V ELO PMEN T
Isom
elevation sketches + testing models
metric Drawing
Exploded A ssembly Diagram
M E N TA L S TO R M D I F FA B y D e s i g n E x h i b i t
Selected as a student team to participate in the annual DIFFA By Design charity event, we were tasked to design and build an immersive exhibit that spoke to the topic of mental health. Our exhibit; Mental Storm, sought to bring awareness to this topic by activating empathy through design. When hit with depressing thoughts, it can feel like getting caught in a whirlwind during a storm, where feelings of helplessness restricts our sense of security and engulfs our sense of self.
student team
This interactive installation allows visitors to experience what it feels like to go through this emotional cyclone; therefore, creating empathy and awareness for those who struggle with these emotions daily. An original musical composition depicting the emotion of a storm will play a role in exemplifying the transition from a feeling of discomfort to one of hope.
Dylan Rober ts Kaelee Helms Liliya Dzis Alana Fried
faculty advisor date materials
Jon Otis March 2022 Wood, Muslin Fabric Paint, Carpet
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Design Concept Elevation light + sound / atmosphere
billowing fabric
seating / engagement
fan / movement
billowing fabric
fan / movement
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