Architecture • 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 6 • Portfolio Pasadena City College
ELIUD CELIS
A room is not a room without natural light. Louis Kahn
PROJECTS INTERLOCKING SPACES
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SPATIAL SEQUENCE
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WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY
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RELIC
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(Arch 10A • Architecture Design Fundamentals • Spring 2012 • Professor Deborah Bird)
(Arch 10B • Architecture Design Fundamentals • Fall 2012 • Professor Coleman Griffith)
(Arch 10B • Architecture Design Fundamentals • Fall 2012 • Professor Coleman Griffith)
(Arch 12B • Visual Communications • Fall 2012 • Professor Bryan Flaig)
TENSEGRITY
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CALTECH GUEST HOUSE
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EL ATRIO AL ARTE
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(Arch 14 • Materials & Processes Of Construction • Spring 2013 • Professor Casey Hughes)
(Arch 20A • Architectural Design • Fall 2015 • Professor Michael Cranfill)
(Arch 20B • Architectural Design • Spring 2016 • Professor Michael Cranfill)
ART SKETCHES (Independent)
SOFTWARE RHINO AUTOCAD MAXWELL PHOTOSHOP ILLUSTRATOR INDESIGN
Eliud Celis celiseliud@gmail.com (626) 345-8200
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(YEAR 1 SPRING 2012)
INTERLOCKING SPACES 2
Project: Interlocking Spaces has three volumes, each made from a different material. Two dimensional (2-D) drawings were developed from the three dimensional (3-D) interlocked volumes. To visualize 2-D space during the process however, analysis of each individual volume is required. The three different materials used for each volume are museum board, acrylic and basswood, respectively. Different ways to interlock the three volumes simultaneously had to be explored, based on analysis of each volume and its respective material quality. Once a desired interlock of all three volumes is complete, the visualization of a 2-D section was then developed with a conceptual design.
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Hand Drawn Section (In-Class) Original Size: 48 in. x 36 in. Medium: Pencil on Vellum & Illustrator
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Physical Model (In-Class) Original Size: 8 in. x 7 in. x 12 in. Material: Basswood, Museum Board & Acrylic
Rendered Section (Independent) Original Size: N/A Medium: Photoshop 3
Project: The project is aimed to identifying relationships between public and private spaces and to analyze how a structure’s design is influenced by these relationships.
SPATIAL SEQUENCE
(YEAR 1 FALL 2012)
Site: Injidup Residence
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Location: Yallingup, Australia Architect: Wright Feldhusen Architects Materials: Walnut (private spaces). Acrylic (public spaces). Basswood (circulation). Each was chosen to complement the others as they create contrast for their respective uses.
Render (Independent) Original Size: N/A Medium: Maxwell
Circulation Main Entrance
Public Spaces
Exterior
Private Spaces
Interior
Step 1: Remove exterior circulation and interlocking space leading to the front entrance.
Step 6: Remove exterior entrance circulation and first exterior interlocking space leading to the yard.
Step 2: Remove exterior entrance circulation and interlocking space leading to the dining room.
Step 7: Remove exterior circulation and second exterior interlocking space leading to the middle of the yard.
Step 3: Remove interior dining room circulation and interlocking space which leads to the living room.
Step 8: Remove exterior circulation and third exterior interlocking space leading to the far end of the yard.
Step 4: Remove interior living room circulation and interlocking space leading to the hallway.
Step 9: Remove exterior circulation and fourth exterior interlocking space leading to the border of the yard.
Step 5: Remove interior hallway circulation and interlocking space leading to the outside entrance.
Step 10: Remove exterior circulation and fifth exterior interlocking space leading to the pool.
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(YEAR 1 FALL 2012)
WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY 6
Project: To design a system of kiosks, integrated within the circulation. This allows shoppers to experience them as an integrated element in the site, giving them the opportunity not only to engage from the stance of a shopper, but to also experience the design from the first and second floor. Location: Westfield Mall in Century City, parallel to Santa Monica Blvd.
Axonometric (In-Class) Original Size: N/A Medium: Illustrator
Transverse Section
Render (In-Class) Original Size: N/A Medium: Maxwell & Photoshop
Heavy Medium Light Site Location
Site Traffic Density
Long Section
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Project: The creation of a single module (and its topologic qualities) is used to create a system. Deformation (of the module and/ or system) takes place on a site which contains various complex forces in which the module and/or system may or may not adapt to.
Module Deformation on Site
RELIC
(YEAR 1 FALL 2012)
Description: Emptiness, unable to be seen or expressed. Fluidity molded within omnidirectional space. Elements bind together becoming an indeterminate whole. Discovering the mythical presence of past and present, beginning and end. Its presence intensified through reflection. The unseen, now tangible from the space which was once empitness.
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Module Topology
Module System
Module Deformation
Render (In-Class) Original Size: 48 in. x 36 in. Medium: Maxwell & Photoshop 9
(YEAR 1 SPRING 2013 • GROUP PROJECT)
TENSEGRITY 10
Project: The purpose of this project is to study and observe different materials in three ways: (1) Their behavior when specific forces were applied, (2) their limitations, and (3) their natural behaviors. The design involved problem solving to create an architectural performance based on a modular system of logics. Nylon: Nylon string is very strong with minimal stretching, perfect for the tension component of tensegrity. PVC Pipe: PVC pipes are strong in compression, complementing the nylon’s tension qualities.
Axonometric Of Compression Units
Plan Of Tension Lines
Bolt
String Nut
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Material Mechanics
Study Model
Compression Units
Shared Points
Tension Lines
Tension Lines Second Study Model
Semi-Complete Model PVC Pipe Dimension: 5 ft. Material: PVC Pipe & Nylon String
Final Model PVC Pipe Dimensions: 5 ft. & 10 ft. Material: PVC Pipe & Nylon String
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E DEL MAR BLVD
E CALIFORNIA BLVD
Concept: The main idea behind the design is the ability to rationally organize the public and private spaces. Each of the spaces needs to complement one another in order to maximize collaboration between researchers.
S ALLEN AVE
S HILL AVE
CALTECH GUEST HOUSE
E COLORADO BLVD
Open Spaces
Residential
Commercial
Method: In order to organize the public and private spaces, the function of each piece within the program needed to be understood. As a result, organization became straightforward. Organization: In section, all public spaces are on the ground floor, making each space easily accessible to the user. The second floor serves as a semipublic space, allowing access to specific users. The third floor allows the twelve researchers private access to their living space. In the plan, the spaces are organized as follows: (A) closed, (B) open, (A/B) open/ closed, (B) open, and then (A) closed.
Public Attractors Site/City Research: City of Pasadena
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E Del Mar Blvd
S Chester Ave
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PCC & CalTech
S LAKE AVE
(YEAR 2 FALL 2015)
Project: The project consists of public and private spaces for twelve researchers that will both live and work within the facility.
Kimbell Art Museum Organizational Layout VS.
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Guest House Site Plan
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Guest House
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Modular Grid System (10 ft. x 10ft.)
Render (In-Class) Original Size: 42 in. x 17.5 in. Original Aspect Ratio: (21:9) Medium: Maxwell & Photoshop
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Ground Floor 1. Entrance 2. Large Conference Room 3. Small Conference Room 4. Work Room/Office/Lab 5. Kitchenette 6. Janitor Closet 7. Lecture Hall 8. Bioclimatic Terrace 9. Garden 10. Information Desk 11. Restroom 12. Gallery 13. Lobby 14. Library 15. Storage 16. Living Room 17. Dining Room 18. Kitchen 19. Lounge 20. Tech Supply Room 21. Bedroom 22. Bathroom 23. Gym 24. Balcony 25. Elevator 26. Fire Stairs
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Second Floor 1. Entrance 2. Large Conference Room 3. Small Conference Room 4. Work Room/Office/Lab 5. Kitchenette 6. Janitor Closet 7. Lecture Hall 8. Bioclimatic Terrace 9. Garden 10. Information Desk 11. Restroom 12. Gallery 13. Lobby
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Third Floor 1. Entrance 2. Large Conference Room 3. Small Conference Room 4. Work Room/Office/Lab 5. Kitchenette 6. Janitor Closet 7. Lecture Hall 8. Bioclimatic Terrace 9. Garden 10. Information Desk 11. Restroom 12. Gallery 13. Lobby
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14. Library 15. Storage 16. Living Room 17. Dining Room 18. Kitchen 19. Lounge 20. Tech Supply Room 21. Dwelling Unit 22. Bedroom 23. Gym 24. Balcony 25. Elevator 26. Fire Stairs 15
Render (In-Class) Original Size: 42 in. x 17.5 in. Original Aspect Ratio: (21:9) Medium: Maxwell & Photoshop (Top Left)
Final Section Model (In-Class) Original Size: 19.5 in. x 9.25 in. x 5.375 in. Medium: Laser Cut Material: Museum Board & Basswood (Bottom Left)
Render (In-Class) Original Size: 24 in. x 13.5 in. Original Aspect Ratio: (16:9) Medium: Maxwell & Photoshop (Right)
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EL ATRIO AL ARTE
(YEAR 2 SPRING 2016)
Project: A museum is set to be designed in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, on the north intersection of S. Grand Ave. and W. Temple St.
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Concept: The main idea behind the design is to have a monumental, yet simplistic, symmetrical, and monolithic design, interconnecting large and expansive gallery spaces with the fluid motion of the circulation. Method: Each piece of the program has a specific purpose to fulfill within the design. The concept is finalized once the museum components or gallery spaces are separated from the program on the ground floor, which primarily contains curatorial/ administration, and facilities management program. This creates a distinction of different parts of the museum. Organization: Large pieces form the exterior, with smaller pieces indirectly connected to them. A void/core is at the center of the structure which acts as a light well.
Render (In-Class) Original Size: 42 in. x 17.5 in. Medium: Maxwell & Photoshop
Plinth Trio (Completion)
Site Plan
Grid
Axonometric (Independent) Original Size: N/A Medium: Illustrator
Concrete Beam System
Columns (18�X18�)
Shear Walls
Stair Walls 19
Eighth Floor 93’-4”
Seventh Floor 80’-0”
Sixth Floor 66’-8”
Fifth Floor 53’-4”
Fourth Floor 40’-0”
Third Floor 26’-8”
Second Floor 13’-4”
Ground Floor 0’-0”
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Seventh Floor 80’-0”
Sixth Floor 66’-8”
Fifth Floor 53’-4”
Fourth Floor 40’-0”
Third Floor 26’-8”
Second Floor 13’-4”
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Ground Floor 1. Entrance 2. Sculpture Gallery 3. Art Gallery 4. Lobby 5. Ticketing 6. Information 7. Library 8. Atrium 9. Sculpture Garden 10. Parking Entrance 11. Maintenance Lounge 12. Maintenance Storage 13. Mechanical 14. Loading Dock
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15. Receiving Area 16. Exhibition Storage 17. Conservatory 18. Offices 19. Fumigation/Paint/Pre-Fabrication 20. Photography Room 21. Kitchen 22. Cafe 23. Auditorium 24. Restrooms 25. Bookstore 26. Pre-Function Space 27. Elevator 28. Fire Stair
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Second Floor 1. Entrance 2. Sculpture Gallery 3. Art Gallery 4. Lobby 5. Ticketing 6. Information 7. Library 8. Atrium 9. Sculpture Garden 10. Parking Entrance 11. Maintenance Lounge 12. Maintenance Storage 13. Mechanical 14. Loading Dock
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Third Floor 1. Entrance 2. Sculpture Gallery 3. Art Gallery 4. Lobby 5. Ticketing 6. Information 7. Library 8. Atrium 9. Sculpture Garden 10. Parking Entrance 11. Maintenance Lounge 12. Maintenance Storage 13. Mechanical 14. Loading Dock
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15. Receiving Area 16. Exhibition Storage 17. Conservatory 18. Offices 19. Fumigation/Paint/Pre-Fabrication 20. Photography Room 21. Kitchen 22. Cafe 23. Auditorium 24. Restrooms 25. Bookstore 26. Pre-Function Space 27. Elevator 28. Fire Stair
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Fourth Floor 1. Entrance 2. Sculpture Gallery 3. Art Gallery 4. Lobby 5. Ticketing 6. Information 7. Library 8. Atrium 9. Sculpture Garden 10. Parking Entrance 11. Maintenance Lounge 12. Maintenance Storage 13. Mechanical 14. Loading Dock
15. Receiving Area 16. Exhibition Storage 17. Conservatory 18. Offices 19. Fumigation/Paint/Pre-Fabrication 20. Photography Room 21. Kitchen 22. Cafe 23. Auditorium 24. Restrooms 25. Bookstore 26. Pre-Function Space 27. Elevator 28. Fire Stair
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Render (In-Class) Original Size: 42 in. x 17.5 in. Original Aspect Ratio: (21:9) Medium: Maxwell & Photoshop (Top Left)
Hand Cut Final Model Interior (Indepedent) Model Size: 9.5 in. x 9 in. x 3.5 in. Model Material: Basswood (Bottom Left)
Hand Cut Final Model on Site (Independent) Model Size: 24.375 in. x 17.5 in. x 4.625 in. Model Material: Basswood Site Material: Foam Core, Museum Board & Grey Paper (Right)
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Razer Taipan Mouse (Independent) Original Size: 5 in. x 1.625 in. Medium: Pencil on Heavy Paper (Top Left)
SKETCHES
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Aluminium Ruler (Indepedent) Original Size: 3.75 in. x 1.5 in. Medium: Pencil on Heavy Paper (Middle Left)
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Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels “Collage” (Independent) Original Size: 7.5 in. x 4 in. Medium: Pencil on Heavy Paper (Bottom Left)
Salk Institute of Biological Studies (Independent) Original Size: 2.875 in. x 2.25 in. Medium: Pencil on Heavy Paper
Tree & Bench (Independent) Original Size: 2.75 in. x 3.25 in. Medium: Pencil on Heavy Paper
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