ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO emmanuel balraj
PARK HEIGHTS
TIVOLY DRUID HILL PARK
FELLS POINT
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FRAGMENT DRUID HILL PARK
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SYNERGY TIVOLY
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PARALLEL PARK HEIGHTS
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SLITS
FELLS DANCE COMMUNITY FELLS POINT
FRAGMENT
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PAVILION DESIGN / DRUID HILL PARK
the goal of the design was to create a pavilion that reflected the natural elements of the park. this was acheived by taking inspiration from the broken tree trunk and translating its structure and texture into diagrams and extracting a three dimensional form from the diagrams. the pavilion provides a space that invites the observer and enhances their view of the park due to its spacially closed yet visually open structure.
void
the first iteration of the trunk explores the textural quality of the surface by framing and creating fragmentend geometric patterns.
the diagram studies the density of lines created by the trunk on its surface and encaptures the essence of the visual perspective
this diagram articulates the density studied in the diagram above and pushes the visual aesthetics further by articualting on the smaller details
texture final iteration
east elevation 1/8” scale
south elevation 1/8” scale
the study models explore the various ways in which the diagrams could be translated into a three dimensional element with a functional structural component that holds the pieces together.
study models
the concept model provides a basis for the design of the pavilion. it exhibits a fragmented quality and demonstrates a three dimensional structural composition of the extracted diagrams. these fragments make their way to the final design of the pavilion.
concept model
final model
SYNERGY
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hybrid housing project / tivoly avenue
SYNERGY MEANING COMMUNITY INTERACTION IS REFLECTED IN THIS PROJECT AS THE DESIGN AND URBAN PLANNING FACILITATES A HEALTHY INTERACTION OF THE INHABITANTS IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD BY CREATING A VISUAL AND FUNCTIONAL RELATION BETWEEN THE DESIGNED BUILDINGS. the goal of the project was to blend condos and row homes within the
same site and create a natural interaction between the designed buildings. this was achieved with the landscape design through the green median between the residential buildings enhancing the circulation as well as creating privacy between the buildings.
CONDO UNIT FORM
CONDO UNIT BALCONY VIEW
CONDO UNIT CIRCULATION
TOWNHOUSE FORM AND DESIGN
TOWNHOUSE AGGREGATION
CONDO UNIT INTERIOR VIEW
TOWNHOUSE CIRCULATION
SITE MASSING AND SECTION CUT
VEHICULAR CIRCULATION AND PARKING
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
FIRST FLOOR
INTERIOR DETAIL
SECOND FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR
SCALE 1”=20’
EXTERIOR DETAIL
PARALLEL
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URBAN DESIGN / PARK HEIGHTS
PARALLEL IS A PROJECT WITH A GOAL TO LINK AND CONNECT COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN SEPARATED BY AN EXISTING STREET. THE SITE ANALYSIS AND URBAN PLANNING ALLOWS TO CREATE A STRONG AXIAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TWO COMMUNITIES BY INTRODUCING A FRESH AND COMMERCIALLY ORIENTED PROGRAM TO THE EXISTING SITE WHICH ATTRACTS NEWCOMERS AND BRINGS DIVERSITY TO THE EXISTING COMMUNITY. THE ADDITION OF COMMUNITY CENTER AT THE HEART OF THE SITE ENHANCES THE SITE’S VALUE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EXISTING PARKS CREATE A FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD TO EXISTING INHABITANTS AS WELL AS INVITE FOREIGN VISITORS INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND HELP TO CREATE AN INTERACTION BETWEEN TH OLD AND THE NEW.
DENSITY OF VEGETATIVE LANDFORM
COMMERCIAL ZONES
PUBLIC TRANSPORTAION LINES DIVIDE COMMUNITIES
30’
57’
48’
126’ 75’
153’
206’
APARTMENT TYPOLOGY
238’
276’
COMMERCIAL BUILDING TYPOLOGY
TOWNHOUSE TYPOLOGY
DENSITY OF BUIILDING FORMS
RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INSTITUTIONAL RECREATIONAL
LINK BETWEEN COMMERCIAL SPACES
THE SITE’S AXIAL CHARACTER IS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE DIAGRAM. THE COMMERCIAL ZONES AND RECREATIONAL ZONES ARE FOCUSED IN THE MIDDLE INORDER TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY CONNECTION AND PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION BETWEEN THE TWO DISTINCT SPACES. THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ZONES AT THE EDGES OF THE SITE BRING PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR CIRCULATION INTO THE SITE. THE WIDE STREETS OPEN THE OPPURTUNITY TO ENGAGES THE PEDESTRIANS ALONG WITH THE URBAN LANDSCAPE AND INTRODUCE THE PUBLIC SPACES TO THE STREET LEVEL.
9'
12'
10'
PARKING
12'
13'
20'
BIKE TRAVEL TRAVEL LANE LANE LANE
TRAVEL LANE
4'
20' TRAVEL LANE
13' TRAVEL TRAVEL BIKE LANE LANE LANE
12'
12'
9' PARKING
13' BIKE LANE
TRAVEL LANE
4'
12'
TRAVEL LANE
13' TRAVEL LANE
9' BIKE PARKING LANE
12'
THE SITE HAS SEVERAL OPEN SPACES THAT FOSTERS THE COMMUNITY’S BRIGHT SIDE AND ENGAGES THE RESIDENTS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD. THE OPEN SPACES ALSO SERVE THE NEARBY COMMERCIAL SPACES PROVIDING MORE CHARACTER TO THE COMMERCIAL BUILDING’S PROGRAM AND FUNCTION.
THE MEDIANS DESIGNED IN THE SITE ARTICULATES THE CHARACTER OF THE STREETS AS WELL AS CREATE A MORE SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PEDESTRIANS AND THE VEHICLES
SLITS
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FURNITURE DESIGN / CHAIR
THIS PROJECT WAS DESIGNED BY USING A 60” X 30” PLYWOOD. THE GOAL WAS TO CREATE A DESIGN WITH LIMITED AMOUNT OF MATERIAL. THE DESIGN TAKES INSPIRATION FROM ANGULAR AND MODERN ARCHITECTURE DESIGN AS DEMONSTRATED IN THE BASE AND BACK REST. THE CHAIR CONSISTS OF SEVERAL COMPONENTS THAT COME TOGETHER TO PROVIDE A COMFORTABLE AND RELAXING EXPERIENCE.
EXPLODED
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COMSTRUCTION DRAWING
21”
21 3/8”
35 1/8”
16” THE CHAIR REFLECTS ERGONOMIC DESIGN BY PROVIDING THE USER WITH A CURVED BACKREST THAT PROVIDES DECNET COMFORT. THE SEAT IS 15 1/2” OFF THE GROUND AND WIDE ENOUGH FOR A WIDE RANGE OD SIZABLE OCCUPANTS. THE JOINTS USED IN THE CHAIR SUCH AS DADO JOINTS AND LAP JOINTS ENABLE THE CHAIR TO HAVE STRONG CONNECTIONS AND A STEADY BASE.
17”
5 1/8”
20”
FELLS DANCE COMMUNITY
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BUILDING DESIGN / FELLS POINT
FELLS DANCE COMMUNITY IS A CENTER FOR DANCE THAT AIMS TO INVITE A DIVERSE SET OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DIFFERENT STYLES OF DANCE AND ENCOURAGES THEM TO EXPRESS AND EXHIBIT THEIR SKILLS WITHIN THE SEVERAL DANCE STUDIOS THAT RANGE IN SCALE AND AESTHETICS, FITTING THE INDIVIDUAL’S REQUIRED NEEDS. THIS WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH THE HELP OF A VARIANCE IN SCALE THAT PROVIDED DYNAMIC SPACES, PUSH AND PULL TREATMENT OF THE FACADE THAT VISUALLY DENOTED DISTINCTION BETWEEN SPACES AND THE USE OF DIFFERENT MATERIALS THAT ADDED AN AESTHETIC VALUE TO THE STRUCTURE.
1 LARGE DANCE STUDIO, DOUBLE HEIGHHT
LOCKER ROOMS / RESTROOM
30ft 50ft
40ft
THE FORM IS GIVEN A SIGNIFICANTLY LARGE MASS AND HEIGHT IN ORDER TO STAND OUT IN THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD
THE FORM IS MANUPILATED TO GIVE WAY TO AN OPEN SPACE ON SURFACE EDGE FACING EASTERN AVENUE
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE
LARGE DANCE STUDIO
ATRIUM SPACE
THE FORM IS FURTHER MODIFIED TO INCREASE THE AREA OF PUBLIC OPEN SPACE TO INTRODUCE AN INVITATIONAL QUALITY
THE FACADE FACING THE PUBLIC EYE ON EASTERN AVENUE IS SPLIT IN HALF WITH EACH HALF OF THE PROGRAM REPRESETING THEIR RESPECTIVE STYLES OF DANCE. WITH ONE HHALF SHOWING THE FREESTYLE AND PLAYFUL NATURE AND THE OTHER REPRESENTING CHOREOGRAPHY AND SRICT GEOMENTRY.
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE
RESTROOMS / LOCKERROOMS / OFFICE DANCE SPACES
ATRIUM LOCKER ROOMS / RESTROOM A PORTION OF THE FORM IS REMOVED TO CREATE A GREEN ROOF THAT PROVIDE VIEWS TO THE EAST SIDE OF THE CITY TOWADRS DOWNTOWN.
MINI DANCE STUDIOS
LARGE DANCE STUDIOS
3 LARGE DANCE STUDIOS
STUDIO
green roof
S BETHAL BE E HAL S ET STR REET ET B BET
ATRIUM studio
conference room studio
studio
studio
STUDIO
1/32 1/3 2 SCALE 1/32” LEV LEVEL 2
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SITE PLAN
1/32” scale
1//3 32 2” ”
section a
1/16” scale
elevation
1/16” scale
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE
ATRIUM
GREEN ROOF
1/8� scale final model
Undergraduate architecture portfolio
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