Why do I want to be an architect? An architect has the ability to influence the way people think and react to a space, building or structure. In turn, giving the designer the chance to enhance the spacial experience and create better living conditions for people. Introduciing positive change into the existing thread of space. Change takes one step at a time. Architecture is the catalyst that enhances the change using concepts, ideas and planning to better the lives of people and help society progress into a healthier future.
CONTENTS 1. Building Design Fells Dance Community....................................2
2. Abstract Design Fragment.................................................11 Unknown City.............................................15
3. Urban Design Parallel.................................................19
4. Wood Working Slits....................................................24 Framing model............................................26
5. Hybrid Housing Design Breaking Tivoly..........................................28
BUILDING DESIGN The three dimensional language of space taking up a particualr form in order to create a monument and sense of belonging.
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FELLS DANCE COMMUNITY Fells Dance Community is a center for dance that aims to invite a diverse set of individuals with different styles of dance and encourage them to express and exhibit their skills within the several dance studios that range in scale and aesthetics, fitting an individuals required needs. This was accomplished with the help of a variance in scale that provided dynamic spaces, push and pull treatmentof the facade that visually denoted distinction between spaces and the use of different materials that added an aesthetic value to the structure.
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Marking the existing nodes and green space
SITE ANALYSIS
(FELLS POINT)
Studying the massing characteristics of the building in the neighboring context
Noticing visual connectivity between structures within the site
Diagramming the orientation and density of the buildings within the urban fabric.
A condensed look at the overall character of the site.
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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
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.
A PORTION OF THE FORM IS REMOVED TO CREATE A GREEN ROOF THAT PROVIDE VIEWS TO THE EAST SIDE OF THE CITY TOWADRS DOWNTOWN.
the building is located at the corner of the intersection of south bethal street and eastern avenue. some of the building’s neighbors include, ekiben (korean restaurant), pollish national alliance, residential rowhomes, perkins homes and the broadway market, two blocks south of the eastern avenue. the massive presence of the buildings draws viewers to the site. the open space and large stairs in front of the building creates an invitational quality to the building and adds an interesting dynamic between the street and the structure. 4
1 LARGE DANCE STUDIO, DOUBLE HEIGHHT
LOCKER ROOMS / RESTROOM
3 LARGE DANCE STUDIOS
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE
LARGE DANCE STUDIO
ATRIUM SPACE
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE
RESTROOMS / LOCKERROOMS / OFFICE DANCE SPACES
ATRIUM LOCKER ROOMS / RESTROOM
MINI DANCE STUDIOS
LARGE DANCE STUDIOS
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STUDIO
green roof
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ATRIUM studio
conference room studio
studio
studio
STUDIO
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SITE PLAN
1/32” scale
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section a
1/16” scale
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elevation
1/16” scale
DANCE PERFORMANCE THEATRE
ATRIUM
GREEN ROOF
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PROCESS THROUGH STUDY MODELS
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1/8” scale final model
ABSTRACT DESIGN DERIVING THE MOST INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE DESIGNS FROM THE SIMPLEST AND MOST ABSTRACT FORMS.
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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.
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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
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east elevation 1/8” scale
south elevation 1/8” scale
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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.
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
concept model
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UNKNOWN CITY Unknown City is an urban expansion project. The project expands on a given site on any suitable direction. The given figure ground, in the most simplistic terms, is a two-dimensional plan representation, showing the relationship between solid and void, “built” and “unbuilt” space. A series of analytical study diagrams are done in oreder to understand the characteristics of the figure ground and its context. The resulting diagrams give the oppurtunity to create a concept and a base work for a potential expansion.
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AFTER
EXPANSION
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URBAN DESIGN Studying the urban context to create spaces that engage the public and enhance the experience of the inhabitants.
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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.
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DENSITY OF VEGETATIVE LANDFORM
COMMERCIAL ZONES
PUBLIC TRANSPORTAION LINES DIVIDE COMMUNITIES
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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
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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.
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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
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WOOD WORKSHOP Learning to work with wood to make complex joints and connections.
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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.
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EXPLODED
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COMSTRUCTION DRAWING
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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.
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Framing Model
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HYBRID HOUSING DESIGN
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BREAKING TIVOLY Breaking Tivoly introduces us to a design stratergy that adopts urban hybrid housing with a blend of concepts like Frank Lloyd Wright’s Breaking the Box to create a neighborhood that compels to invite new residential establishments that could potentially grow to enhance the contextof Tivoly in Baltimore. The Project used form modulation to a great extent to create spaces that contour to the needs of the inhabitants. The modern design style elevates the value of the units, while still maintaining the low density and afford-ability of the residential units.
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SITE LOCATION within the context of baltimore
SITE PLAN Section cut
TIVOLY CHALLENGE Over the years tivoly has been known for its reputation for building homes for the public and demolishing the same structures within a few years. This norm has caused the neighborhood to lose faith in any form of a stable home. The efforts of the city to built affordable low density units of townhouses has been met with mediocre success. Further the neighborhood has lost its aesthetic value due to the overwhelming number of townhouses. Investors, and builders have been reluctant to invest in the neighborhood due to the lack of demand and inability for the housing to flourish and grow. To this day a large portion of the demolished area remains inhabited.
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To introduce low density urban housing using hybrids of two common urban housing types while maintaining the same density of units as the original property of subdivision.
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Designing open spaces that could potentially encourage interaction within the units as well as beyond the site constraints.
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Bring an aesthetic value that enhances the quality of the living spaces as well as create pleasing views for the public.
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Create the possibility for growth and expansion of new settlements and units next to the site
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FORM OF THE UNITS
SITE MASSING
One unit of rowhouse
FORM ON SITE
Converting the two dimensional concept to three dimensional form
Breaking the box to stear away from the typical rowhouse form
Using push and pull to create balconies and front porches
Form on the edge of tivoly avenue pushed down to create views and distinct housing types
Single unit is then mirrored and reapeated to create five units of townhouses
One unit of a condo
Breaking the box to reflect the design stratergy followed in the rowhouse unit to create a cohesive design
Creating balcony spaces to elevate the value of the condo and provide views to the surrounding neighborhood.
The box breaks to facilitate access to the units and the public space to increase interaction
Single unit of condo mirrored once to create two units.
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Scale 3/16” = 1’ - 0’
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