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selected works
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urban theater
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comparative analysis
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materiality & construction
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art work
0 1 urban theater
/ honolulu, hawaii
university of hawaii architecture studio 341 fall 2011 12 weeks The main focus on this project was to develop a youth art center for providing improved social behaviour as well as academic performance for their youth members. This facility was not only for its members but for the surrounding community as well. Much thought of how both worlds could coexist mattered in the design process and formulation.
development / site location
punahou view behind original site
k a la k a u a ave view parrallel to original site
south king street
view in front original site
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program
urban theater
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1-recording studio 2-workshop 3-storage / 4-stage
5-gallery 6-staff 7-visiting artists 8-youth rooms
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0 2 comparative analysis university of hawaii architecture studio 342 spring 2012 13 weeks (both projects) The following will show a comparison between two projects throughout this course (ARCH 342). This comparison will involve specific regards to DESIGN INITIATIVE, SITE RESPONSE, SPATIAL SEQUENCE and ARCHITECTURAL INVENTIONS.
Project 01 was labeled “DESIGN + RESEARCH,” which required to first research on architectural theories and design strategies from an architect of choice and then use those strategies as a guide for developing a structure for a client in Kahaluu, Hawaii. Frank Gehry’s architectural theories and design strategies was chosen to be the base of development
Project 02 was labeled “CLIMATE RESPONSE,” which incorporated the same program, client and design initiatives as the previous “DESIGN + RESEARCH” project. The main difference and focus for this project was the location and dramatic climate change from Hawaii to Minnesota. The primary concern was designing a home built for extreme cold weather rather than designing based off of Gehry’s strategies.
project 01 - design + research
project 02 - climate response
site response /
project 01: kahaluu, hawaii
The site in Kahalu’u, Hawaii is tranquil with a great view of the ocean as well as ‘Chinamans Hat’. The site is oriented towards the north, which results in winds coming from northeast and the sun path going from east, south of the site, to the west. The structure was angled towards the direction of the wind for cross air ventilation. Sky roofs and a reflection pool were constructed between my public and private spaces for natural lighting during the afternoon. Windows make up the north and northeast walls for an optimum view.
site response /
project 02: minnesota
The site in Minnesota for project 02 has almost the exact same land mass as project 01 in Hawaii. The major difference is the extreme cold climate, also there many tall pine trees surrounding the area. The site is oriented facing south with winds coming from the northwest and the sun path going from west, south of the site, to the east. The building is placed in front of the site to obtain maximum solar gain. Preserving and the utilization of the tall pine trees will create a natural buffer from the cold wind temperatures
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program
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1-garage 2-foyer 3-kitchen / 4-dining
5-lanai 9-master bath 6-cello room 10-lab foyer 7-closet 11-conference 8-master bed 12-lab parking
13-balcony 14-living 15-guest bed 16-half bath
17-bar 18-gallery 19-half bath 20-studio /
Private Public Space Semi-Public/Private
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second level
1-garage 2-foyer 3-kitchen / 4-living/dining
5-lanai 9-office 13-closet 6-studio 10-cello room 7-bath 11-master bed 8-guest bed 12-master bath /
Private Public Space Semi-Public/Private
details /
project 01: design + research
DOUBLE PANES
ARGON GAS FILLED
details /
project 01: design + research
TRIPLE PANES
ARGON GAS FILLED
LOW UV COATING
0 3 materiality & construction
/ interlocking tension wall
honors seoul studio fall 2012 6 weeks The guidlines for this project was to develop a surface scape, such as a partition or roof, which incorporates the thought of materiality and construction. Here you will see a partition developed from chrome steel to generate vivid reflections and refractions. The construction is composed of an array of panels with an interlocking concept held together by tensioned cables. Depending on the perspective, the wall may seem heavy or airy.
concept /
materiality & construction basic construction of partition
panels interlock
initial sketch concept
curved to emphasize momevment
concept diagram a cable is strung through the panels
held taught by a nut
While the tensioned cable holds everything together horizontally, the three alternating layers of panels enable the partition to stand freely.
plan view
0 4 art work
/ sketch, charcoal, oil paintings
Through various art courses I learned to create dominant shadows through mixed media such as graphite, charcoal, and oil paint. This helped me engage a whole new perspective on how I should view a still life. This was the start to a whole new creative lifestyle as it got me interested in creation through composition.