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fruit wrpper
live & work
hermitage
agri wall
parallel planes
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fruit wrapper Location: San Jose, CA Date: October 21, 2015
fruit wrapper concept The concept behind the design of the fruit wrapper was taking a 2-dimentional objects, for example, a sheet of paper, and transforming it to something organic-like rather than straight edged. Healthy food comes in millions of shapes and why not reflect these organic looks in the project. Today we live in a time where there is hardly enough time to cook or grab a healthy meal. In means to provide a healthy optionto those who are in search of one, this projects delivers a message that healthy eating can also be fun and sweet.
The design process started off with taking something flat and two-dimensional into a 3D object. The idea was to create surfaces to sit on, lean, or utilize for a specific purpose. In theprocess, I used several methods to experiment on different type of surfaces. In some I replicated an object to create texture over other forms. I also, played with material and lighting.
top view
fruit wrapper perspective
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back elevation scale: 3/8” = 1’ - 0”
front elevation
scale: 3/8” = 1’ - 0”
fruit wrap stand ice cubes (temperature control) plastic liner carbon fiber form
section cut (center right) scale: 1/2” = 1’ - 0”
One of the features of the Fruit wrapper is the view from opposite sides. This allows the people on the display side to get a view just enough to know whether the seating space is being utilized or not (if not already noticed). From the opposite side one can indirectly see the people infront as well but this time with a narrower view.
section cut (center left) scale: 1/2” = 1’ - 0”
identity The form of the food cart progressed from two different factors. One, the organic shapes of fruits and vegetables we daily consume. Two, the playful manner in which the item sold (fruit wrapper) is portrayed to attract the audience. The poterntial customers are people who want to better their eating habbits or want to continue doing so. For example, the mother who tries to get her child to eat more fruits or the college student who is in search of a healthy snack or meal.
material The material iwas determined by the availability of sources with this type of flexibility and the unusual shape design throughout the development process. The shape will be reached through the use of new technologgies of carbon fibe. Carbon fiber is known to be a durrable, resistant material as well as light weight compared to other materials therefore, the installation process will be less complicated.
install The installation can be determined by the location’s availability which most likely be through the back house. The cart is mainly one solid piece that would require a couple people or it can also be broken down into parts which can consist of: the overhead piece, the table and bench, the middle wall and finally the display.
The food wraps would be placed in ice on top of an clear tray. The menu will be placed in above customized board space. This can be eaither a printed display, chalk board or white board.
plastic fine liner is a mediator between the cooling system (ice) and the actual form to prevent damages.
detailing
FRUIT WRAPPER PERSPECTIVE
annotations
this project was inspired by the formation of two dimentional ojbects into visible geometry throught the use of Modo. This project allows the consumers to interact more with their local Kroger market.
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live & work
concept
The project was intended to design a space where two professionals work and live in the same location. Both professionals had required designated spaces to perform their jobs and accomodate their personal lives. The project asked for specific working such as a restaurant and garden for the chef and a resaearch lab for the Horticulturalists.
working living
space planning
exterior interior
The spaces were divided according to the approximate times the professionals were using their work spaces or private spaces. The second floor in entirely private space with offices while the ground and underground floors are part private and part public and professional.
private public
thinking in section
ground undergroud interior experience: views
solar louvre system
roof
private living spaces
curtain wall
chef garden louvre system research garden
living spaces home entrance
restaurant main entrance
120’ - 0”
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a 40’ - 0”
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underground and ground plan
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main restaurant entrance
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main home entrance
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professional kitchen
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living room
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restaurant
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cookbook collection
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restroom
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laboratory
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research garden
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parking spaces
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second level plan
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restaurant double height
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chef’s garden
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Private bathroom one
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office spaces
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bedroom two
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private bathroom two
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transitional space
bedroom one
front elevation
back elevation
Roof
22’- 0”
Level 2 10’- 0”
Level 1 0’- 0”
Underground -3’- 0”
short section cut
long section cut
Roof
22’- 0”
Level 2 10’- 0”
Level 1 0’- 0”
Underground -3’- 0”
Underground -4’- 0”
120’ - 0”
40’ - 0”
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ramp perspective
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garden perspective
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hermitage
NOISE LEVELS
POPULATION & MOVEMENT
Sound waves are mainly from the bottom floor and travel to the second floor.
People travel in common pathways to and from exits and where seating areas are available. In the bottom floor there are groups, however, in the second floor there are individuals or groups of two only.
site analysis
The hermitage was deigned to provide a sense of privacy in a populated place while also decreasing the exterior noices coming from the first floor of Union Square.
plan
The hermitage was placed in the new Student Uninon second floor. This particular place was chosen due to the natural inclide to approach it. Students specifically going to the second floor are more likely to be in seek of privacy and comfort. The design of the hermitage provides those two elements to the students.
site plan
negative mass
seating accomodations
north elevation
east elevation
The North elevation shows how there is an available space for a party of two. The East elevation clearly shows seating area. The entrance/exit is protected from outside noise levels by the wall on its left side.
south elevation
west elevation
These elevations show how there are available spaces on the exterior of the hermitage that allows students to relax while they wait for their next class or for a friend. The design on the walls help minimize the noise levels coming from outside sources such as the tables and cafeteria below in the first floor. Also, the openings allow exterior light to come in, not directly, but indirectly.
The interior of the hermitage provides a desk with a sitting area that is between laying and sitting. This seat is provided with a desk for laptops or any device for movie watching or educational use. On the right, there is a latter that leads to a chair overhead.
This section cut allows visibility in the interior where there is additional seating. The overhang chair alows students to see through the opening while their feet hang over head. Meanwhile, a nooklike space allows conversations with other seating spaces.
annotations
The hermitage project consisted of analysing spaces to determin an approach to the design. This hermitage was specifically maintain sound outside from the loud crowds and noice in the first floor. There are many seating spaces located in the interior of the hermitage and in the exterior.
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agri wall The Netherlands
research & fabrication
The Agri Tile project started with background research that helped students develop an understanding on organic materials that can be recycled to serve a greater purpose other than going into the dumpsters.
The Agri wall project progressed after targetting three main waste factors in The Netherlands: Produce, wood, and flower waste. The group combined these three wastes in means to transform into a usable product.
custom board mold
plaster test one
resing test two
The Netherlands is one of the most productive countries in regards to fruit and vegetables. Among the European Union it stands in fifth place in the pruduction of vegetables and tenth on friut. This means that a lot of goods are produced but not only that, it also means that there is a lot more waste. Like any other country, not only does waste comes from native produce but from importations as well.
research
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agri tiles
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7”
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FINAL TILE I 4”
4”
2” 1”
7”
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3”
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FINAL TILE II
Tile Concept Sketches Scale: 1/2” = 1’ - 0”
concept sketches
1”
tiles tile adhesive wall Interior installation
sectional perspective
20’
10’
Wall Elevation Scale: 3/4” = 1’- 0”
elevation
the making
Live tiles
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parallel planes
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a Traffic flow
On site, the majority of fast traffic goes through the main walkway (to the right). Meanwhile the slower traffic goes along the smaller walkway on the left.
b Wind
On site, wind flows three main ways. One, coming from the left and around the Industrial building. Two, Coming from the street, San Fernande, and around the building. Three, coming from the parking lot to the right.
c Noice
On site, the noice levels rise from two main points. One is the street noice coming from the adjacent street: San Fernando. And the second source is coming from the construction site south of the Industrial building.
site analysis
FLOOR PLAN (SECTION CUT)
Beside the differences in height, each individual planes is customized accordingly to the size of the platform. The planes provide seating spaces, areas of more privacy and interaction. The center space is formed by three planes that are arranged to form a communal space in the center of the structure.
plan
1/8” = 1’0”
Project: Through the process of layering vertical parallel planes, design a connected pathway that allows the body to move through a series of different spaces along a path. Inspiration: The project consisted of making walls, parallel planes, that made a pathway that the students can interact with at the east side of the Industrial Studies building. I decided to cut the planes in angles making a sort-of trapeziod-like shape.
The project gradually increases in height as one moves from South to North.
plan
site plan
front and back elevations
west and east elevations
interior perspectives
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