PORTFOLIO
2015-18
ì‹ by
elijah shin
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the wooden lamp
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communication initiation
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culture curve
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right of passage
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artcycle
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sketches
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the wooden lamp # 03/18 - 05/18 # seoul, korea # 3rd year (background building studio)
THE WOODEN LAMP
the severity to wich education is emphasized in korea is not matched when it comes to the spaces in which education occurs. classrooms lack most basic needs, such as fresh air and day lighting. Mr. Shin, the client an educator and my father, contacted me to see if I could come up with some sort of architectural solution to create a more creative environment for education.
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ground level: book store, coffee shop, 3 retail spaces, gallery 2nd level: restaurant, religious function 3rd level: language institute,study rooms 4th level: language institute 5th level: residential units, kitchen, laundry,
ground level
physical model 1/6” - 1’
closeup of the outdoor couryard
THE WOODEN LAMP
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communication initiation # 10/17 - 12/17 # benton harbor, MI # 3rd year (place making studio)
COMMUNICATION INITIATION
the town of benton harbor and st.joseph are juxtaposed next to each other geographically. however, economically, they represent the both ends of spectrum. in order to mend the pain derived from the dichotomy, I was given the task to come up with a solution.
this perspective depicts the view of the main entrnace to the diversity center with the gargantuan column that offers two options of entry. one entrance widens as it goes, the other one stays the same. this entry way represents the two polarizing situations of that differenct races face in real life.
exterior perspective
COMMUNICATION INITIATION
process works
process works are important because they represent the idea you started out with. I keep all my process works and look back on them frequently like I do with my premise..
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restaurant courtyard classroom auditorium hall residential lobby
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physical model helps with the visualization of the material and spatial relationships.
physical model COMMUNICATION INITIATION
three different shaped entrances frame the building in perspective. they also specify the different programs that occur behind the wall.
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exterior perspective
COMMUNICATION INITIATION
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culture curve # 1/18 - 3/18 # seoul, south korea # 3rd year (background building studio)
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seoul doesn’t lack the historical background, but what it lacks is the avenue which the past can be delivered to the millions of residents. this project was a reinterpretation of the traditional form into a modern one. it’s a narrow lot with store front on the ground level and residential units above.
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ground floor plan
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2nd-5th floor plan
inspired by the traditional curvature of korean historical architecture, this modern reinterpretation is supposed to be familiar to the crowd.
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store space bathroom bedroom dining kitchen living closet
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right of passage (work in progress) # 1/18 - present # south bend, IN # 4th year (comprehensive building design studio)
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the town of south bend is a reviving town. however, the lack of stylistic identity, and the modicum of urbanistic factors have slowed the process of growth. in order to respark the ongoing growth, we were tasked with a large scale project. our site is roughly 125,000 sqft, and we were required to design over 300,000 sqft. a multi-use commercial and residential complex were to be created.
patterns
edges that interact
encounters that engender
life is more about the journey than the destination. achieving our goals can be satisfying, but we learn that the experience which led us to our destination is what truly makes us who we are.by providing an interactive and dynamic edges on both sides of passages, individual’s journey can become more enjoyable and memorable.
frames that reframe
interspaces that reveal
paths, that are acting as frames, can be strategically placed in order to suggest specific views (beautiful scenes). carefully intended views may allow people to recognize themselves in thenew environment, ergo unfamiliar becoming familiar. it will persuade them to stay longer and experience the place.
gaps between objects will allow people to get glimpse of something that’s beyondrevealling interspaces can galvanize people to get out of their comfort zone and venture out to explore, to fulfill their desires.
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process
everyone comes from a different starting point and travels through unique passages. when there are multiple paths, they are bound to cross each other at some point, which in turn creates intersections. by providing comfortable spaces within these intersections, interactions will thrive.
main passage
passage and intersections
nature and views
mental health treatment center
final
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groud level with context
east elevation
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art cycle # 1/17 - 3/17 # benton harbor, MI # 2nd year (architecture as craft studio)
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artists have specific needs according to their lifestyle. our task was to design a work live space for these artists. art cycle was designed to reflect the daily routine of an artist: sleep, inspire, work, and repeat.
rendered elevations
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ART CYCLE
physical model
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sketches # 8/15 - 8/18 # all around the world
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of all the skills I’ve acquired during my time in school, the ability to draw with my hand has got to be the most valuable. sketch is where design begins. sketch is how I communicate. I’ve selected some of my best drawings to showcase my skill.
one of the most memorable sketches. sitting under the blazing sun, 2 hours flew by.
greece, port of syros
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SKETCHES
almost got hit by a car
i saw shadows move while drawing this
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gwang hwa gate, seoul
sung rye gate, seoul
SKETCHES
house in vaxholm, sweden
painting came with ice americano and scones
skogskyrkogĂĽrden, stockholm
painted with leftover coffee
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section cut of place des vosges
measured with footsteps
SKETCHES
myong dong cathedral, seoul
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this building is truly magnficient when you see it in person
SKETCHES
drawn from a vineyard north of pienza, italy
6:30 am, piazza navona was rid of tourists. it was really cold.
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pienza, italy
piazza navona, rome
SKETCHES
by sketching, one can learn muchabout a building
facade in ermoupoli, syros
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palais garnier, paris
SKETCHES
château de chambord, france
neuschwanstein castle, germany
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I haven’t been to this one yet
I haven’t been to this one yet, either
SKETCHES