Architecture Portfolio

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A collection of architectural works by Gevo Aelian

GEVO AELIAN ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

2013 – 2015

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Co nt e nt s 01

THE DISPLACED AGRARIAN

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LUMINESCENCE MODULARITY

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RE.CONNECT

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HYDRA

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DISTORTED REALITIES

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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BIO

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This project proposes a winery in an urban context by displacing wine production from its traditionally agrarian setting. It takes as its starting point a linear production line: harvesting the grapes, de-stemming, fermenting, aging, bottling, and storage. It examines how this linear system reacts in a compact urban condition, looping back over itself to create spatial opportunities not otherwise seen and experienced in a linear system.

T he D i s p lac e d Agrar i an As the wings of the form begin to turn along with its system it begins to create programmatic and volumetric relationships. The resulting spaces substitute for the agrarian ideal.

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Physical model: 24”x36” mixed media, hand made 1.

The organizational system, used to cluster and define the program, is considered an ABAB system. This system is placed on the site according to the buildable area and is further manipulated to create a more differentiated rhythm between the ABAB. It is divided every 25 feet along a span of 250 feet. It offsets from two feet to four feet, to eight feet, doubling

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and increasing its integer. By doing this, the offset begins to generate a systemic grouping of shapes that are not near each other, creating an organizational method. 2.

Manifesting

the

logic

behind

the

spinal

organization – The modulation of the ABAB system became an extruded spinal organization system. The approach to the system was derived by splitting a grid in both the X and Y axis and through a series of certain steps slowly creating deviations. The spinal organization creates multiple pavilions through a connected figure by branching in the X, Y and Z axis.

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worms eye view axonometric of vaulting system

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Interior render of vaulting system, wine bar and

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mezzinine levels

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Ground floor plan

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Formal deconstruction—The concept for this project was derived by observing the shape and structure of wine barrels and extracting elements from its form and construction. The experience of being within a barrel serves as the inspiration for the vaults.

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Spinal Typology— The spinal typology uses vaulted combinations all throughout the structure and is repeated as one, cohesive system. When the form begins to bend and curve, it causes these vaults to deform, offering

spatial

conditions.

Repeated

along the six corners of the building, this deformity creates mezzanines and pockets of outdoor space.

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1 Crushing/ De-stemming Fermentation Barrel Room Bottling Aging in Bottles

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Exterior approach— The exterior experience reveals

various

types

of

gardens

and

vegetation, as well as revealing the aged feel of the exterior.

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Second floor plan— Gives the user a

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walkthrough of the different squences in the wine production process. 2.

Axonometric showing the different functions— Programmatic placement of the different functions of wine production

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+16.45m

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Crusher/ De-steming Fermentation

Barrel Room

Bottling Aging in bottles

Public

Grape storage

Gardens Pick up zone

Elevator

Restaurant

Outdoor seating

Drop off zone

Wine bar/ Lounge

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Industrial

Conveyer belt


Worm’s-eye view

Variation 1

Variation 2

Variation 3

Spatial Fragments— This drawing represents different spatial fragments due to corner deformation, which offer various levels of interactions.

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Cut away axonometric

Section

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This

building

is

the

headquarters

for

Zumbtobel

Lighting, a company who focuses on creating radiant and luminescent lighting concepts. Lighting concepts are determined in terms of space. The building consists of two zones, a kinetic sculpture garden and private offices. Therefore, order to achieve corporate transparency, both zones must coexist in the same space. The formal breakdown of the building is through a modular system which is repeated to fill the given square footage to create a monolith. The systematic repetition of the

Lu m i n e sc e nc e M o d ul ar i t y modules ends itself to various scalar shifts which then create four distinct public spaces: an open space, canopy space, pin - up space, and the show room. The scalar shifts not only create opportunities for each space to be unique, but it also gives each of the aggregates a different treatment of light. Using a panelized system from repetitive modules, the panels enable openings to filter natural light. This allows it to have control over the blurred boundary between natural and artificial lighting throughout the day.

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Exterior approach showing construction process

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1. 2.

Elevations Formal

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breakdown-

The

design

looks at three techniques; disection, re-surface, and addition. It begins to build off of these three simple techniques

to

generate

various

conditions throughout the building.

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Roof plan

Second floor plan

Ground floor plan

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Light not only became a perimeter in the investigation,

surface will allow different modulations of spaces to

but also a generator of new ways in thinking about form.

manifest various emotions dictated through light. These

The investigation drove the concept towards modulation,

spaces will allow various light manipulations through the

which studied the surface as structure. The idea of

public, artists, and companies. These Light manipulations

modulation also pushed forward into a revolutionized

will then generate various spatial explorations and create

thinking of mass production and when combined with

ones understanding of form and light.

light will create provocative spaces. The structural

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Primitive deconstruction- The analytical

2. Drainage

system-

The

geometry

and

drawing shows the breakdown between its

curvature of the building pushes water to the

primary layers. The relationship amongst

outside of the building. Drainage channels

the three is what allows them to co- exist

then collect the water and bring it from the

as one whole system. The structure allows

roof to the underground and connect it to

the form to react as an independent system

the main drainage pipes underground.

that relies on itself for support. The skin allows the building to create an enclosed space which will allow the need for artificial lighting. Lastly the openings are what merge the system as a whole allowing natural light and artificial light to be blended together.

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Vertical structure Flange plate connector Horizontal structure

Structure Connection

Panel Connection

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Incorporating various systems in one - The building is a steel building and the panel system responds to the structure and the geometry. The panel connects itself to the structure. There are two types of panels created from the connection between the steel framing and the panel system. Depending on the curvature of the geometry the panels are either square panels or become triangulated to avoid steep curvature. Imbedded in the panels are fixed windows for natural light and mechanical windows for natural ventilation. The panel system in the public zone is a thin layer of thermal metal sheets that peal up when it gets too hot outside. This process of the material acting in response towards the environment creates natural ventilation when the space gets too hot.

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Soil / Gravel

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Water Proof Seal

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1/4 “ C- Channel for Drainage

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Eproxy seal to prevent bolts from moving

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Concrete slab on grade

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1” bolt in radius bolted to steel

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1/2” steel channel ( C- channel)

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1/4” stainless steel cladding

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Negative cavity for insulation

10. W 2x12 hollow steel block ( 1/2 “ thick) 1 2 3 4

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A/C units (ventilation)

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1/4” thick perferated steel

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W 18 I Beam ( acts compositly with slab)

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#5 rebar @ 16 “ O.C Reinforced concrete slab

16. 1/2 “ thick glass for railing 17. 5 6 7 8 9 10

Operable glazing

18. Mechanical system 19. Fixed window 20. Radiant heating system 21.

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Corrugated steel ( C- Channels)


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Structural logic- The building geometry of the surface is based upon a ruled surface. Ruled surface is the idea that every point is a straight line and when the lines are connected from end to end in a series they create the surface. The ruled surface not only creates the surface but when it is subdivided into smaller surfaces it creates a grid. The grid of the surface becomes its structure. The grid makes the structure more rigid, and allows it to resist lateral loads.

Since the lines

derived from the subdivided surfaces are all straight lines the surface has no problem transferring loads from the various floors above. The structure provides an exoskeleton for mechanical, skin, and electrical systems to attach to.

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As neighboring countries, the United States and Mexico share a deep history that is characterized by a vivid mix of cultures constantly exchanging ideas, work, land, and people. Located at the epicenter of this ongoing cultural infusion is the border separating the two countries which acts as a semi permeable membrane allowing a limited amount of trade to occur across this threshold. Through the study of the controversial relationship the two countries have with one another, a relation to neuron systems was made specifically referencing the

R e .Co nne c t knowledge that neurons are able to zap messages to other neurons without physical interaction taking place. The concept was implemented into the design of interior spaces which allow for two separate territories to inhabit one building with shared spaces and level changes that provoke indirect interactions. A blurring of the separation of the countries occurs on the site through interlocking program which makes the current border obsolete and presents an indistinguishable border, intertwining the countries instead of separating them.

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Sections - express the inner connectivity of the atrium.

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Formal breakdown- A pattern is extracted from a photo of a system of neurons. From there the form is created through selecting parts of the pattern with relation to the site. It is then distributed throughout

the

site,

expanding

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contracting and blending the two sides, N

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creating a seamless border


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Third floor

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Second floor

Ground floor

Dividing wall - The wall divides the territories of U.S and Mexico but connects them through integrated spaces.

Double

height

spaces-

The

double

height spaces are used as a connector

U.S double height spaces

for connecting the programs separated by the wall. By creating double height

Mexico double height spaces

spaces individuals can be in the same space but on different levels.

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Spatial Integration- To strengthen the initial concept of indirect

Hot air exits

communication, the project incorporates spaces that become

the atrium

manipulations of the border, allowing interaction to occur while still in the confinements of each country’s own territory. These spaces are created by varying floor heights and interlocking programs as well as outdoor atriums which incorporate a vertical connection linking the floors and their respective countries.

Atrium - Behaves

Atrium spaces such as the one shown illustrate an intimate

like a buffer zone

environment in which both countries are allowed access to and

between spaces Cool air enters the space

can see each other through glass enclosures.

cooling the building through natural ventilation

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System in action- The atrium spaces are created to not only cause a connection between the U.S and Mexico territories but it also acts as a natural ventilation system by allowing the cool air to enter the spaces and releasing the hot air out of the building.

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A voronoi pattern was then imposed onto the site and through

practicality, avoiding sharp angles or virtually unusable spaces.

methods of deduction; a plan was formulated to determine

The circulation of the buildings allow for passage of Mexican

where program, circulation, atrium spaces, and voids would

citizens onto United States land via river overpass but their

occupy on the site. The shapes of programs were then limited to

programs remain separate from that of the United States.

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Steel panel structure 2� steel panel

4� steel plate

bolts Angled plates Steel rods Steel blocks

Thickened Structure- The structure is broken down into a thickened shell like design. Within the shell like structure all of the primary, secondary and tertiary structures work as one integrated system to distribute loads of forces evenly.

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Exterior steel panel

Steel plate

Steel rods

Steel blocks

Interior steel panel

Benifits of structure - The design of this structure aids in the understanding of how weather conditions in Tijuana, Mexico relate to the concept of reconnection. Since the climate of Tijuana is dry and desert-like, the double bi-layer caused by the structure helps to regulate a cooler environment.

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The Bir Tawil, located on the border between Sudan and Egypt, is considered the most undesired territory of land in the world. Since the land has no direct access to water, the surrounding countries, Egypt and Sudan, do not want to claim it. For either of them to claim Bir Tawil would be to relinquish their claim to the Hala’ib Triangle, an area of land closest to the Red Sea. Problems concerning this territory include: lack of access to water, vegetation, and dry, hot climate. Bir Tawil is a landlocked area approximately 400 miles from the Red Sea,

H yd ra the nearest body of water. Its dry land consists of no vegetation or existing plant life, making it deemed useless. By creating a landscraper/skyscraper hybrid, our building, The Hyrdra, will enable a water filtration system connecting through the Red Sea, in order to create a sustainable, living environment. By filtering water from the Red Sea into fresh, drinkable water, this will allow life to exist in this area.

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Formal Concept Formal Concept

In the year 2050, the intervention that was manifested

between

Egypt

and

Sudan,

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generate a new cohesive environment for both parties to benefit from. The connection between the Red Sea and Bir Tawil, will become a monolithic

S K Y

S K Y

S C R A P E R

S C R A P E R

water filtration skyscraper that will convert salt water into fresh water. The process of converting salt water to freshwater, will continuously provide many possibilities for humans to take charge. Some of the possible impacts that will occur include creating source of life for vegetation

LAND SCRAPER LAND SCRAPER

In order to achieve this synthesis between a sky scraper and a land scraper the building begins to bend. As this occurs it becomes one cohesive gesture.

around the site, increase in human activity around the space, and it will be used as a resource in the buildings. The water feature within the Bir Tawil will become a tourist attraction. The tourists will generate revenue for both parties, giving Egypt and Sudan the economic needs to rebuild the countries’ infrastructures.

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Red Sea Egypt

Bir Tawil Sudan

Bir Tawil is located between Egypt and

As the border between Egypt and

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Sudan. It is an unwanted, undesired

Sudan

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the demand for living will increase

area by both parties. The intervention

connection between the Red Sea

as well. Manifestations of roads,

is to connect the Red Sea to Bir Tawil

and Bir Tawil. Because of this, the

infrastructures, parks and everything

and bring water towards the site

border becomes a segway for water

that is essential for a city to thrive

through a land scraper. The landscaper

filtration to take place. As it reaches

will take place. This gives the once

will not only bring water to Bir Tawil,

Bir Tawil, it is filtered to fresh water.

abandoned site between Egypt and

thickens,

it

formulates

population

of

citizens

rises,

but it will convert the salt water from

Sudan a compromising place of

the Red Sea into fresh water.

relaxation getaway. It will become a large tourist attraction for both

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parties, generating revenue for the

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two countries’ to expand their city.

Vegetation

The border between Egypt and Sudan

Once freshwater fills the site, it allows

is blurred. It is thickened up and allows

vegetation to grow. It gives individuals the

water to infiltrate through its path.

opportunity to expand in greenscapes.

Interior space showing skin system and water tower

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The Hydra building, named for its ability to provide

and close when the climate is too warm. Solar panels

water and “hydrate� a desert oasis, functions similar

generate power within the infrastructure. Since it is

to the human heart. Conceptually, its design was

a sustainable space, which filters all of its fresh water

based off of the different valves and structure of

supply, it allows vegetation to flourish. Connecting

a heart organ. Similarly, the Hydra pumps water to

the Bir Tawil to the Red Sea through an underground

the different stations, just as a heart pumps water to

connection enables multiple towers to become

the different systems throughout the human body.

linked together, creating a network of structures to

The building has openings that allow filtration of air

allow a faster filtration process.

and light; pores throughout the entire facade open

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Cooling concept

The building acts as a huge

As water from the Red Sea

thermometer, providing

gets filtered to freshwater,

cool temperatures from

it rises up the building

underwater. The concept

and becomes a central

of cooling is efficient since

water core. This core in

it uses the water as a

return is cooled and used

resource in multiple ways.

throughout the building.

Seamless expansion

Seams

Locate specific seams

Once seams have been

within the design to create

located, they are pulled

openings.

apart to create apertures within the building, connecting the individual and outside components.

Voids and interlocking spaces

Tower connectivity

The voids within the

The towers connect

building depict it as

together through a water

one continuous space

piping system, thus

with several interlocking

creating a mega tower.

volumes. These volumes

Together these linked

are split into different

towers work as a system

levels which then are

and fill the site with fresh

connected towards a

water at a much faster

central interlocking space.

pace.

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Water valves- The water valves pump filtered water into a storage space, known as the freshwater lake. The valves are approximately 10 ft. in diameter and directly fill the site after filtration.

The

skyscraper

is

constructed

using

hollow,

concentric rings that contain punctured holes. These holes enable rods to be inserted and stitch the rings together, which form the structure. The concentric rings being the primary structure, rods act as the support secondary structure, and the substructure in between the rods, is the tertiary element.

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Operable windows used for maitanence.

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Filters with 8 inch grinders on surface.


Stage 1: The Collector

Stage 3: The Purifier

The Collector accumulates all waste from the ocean. Wastes such as

The Purifier, acts as a cleanser, using heat to generate freshwater.

such as plastic bags, paper, bottles and other human waste may be

Underneath the water, are giant heat pads, approximately 15’ in

found within the sea waters. Aside from human waste, other things

diameter. These heat pads generate warmth up to 212 degrees

that may clog the pipe are seaweed and other sea plants. As these

Fahrenheit, which is the ideal boiling point of salt water. As the

things get trapped within the pipe, it causes the water to become

water begins to boil, it creates condensation, thus beginning the

polluted. Therefore, massive filters are placed in order to stop it from

conversion process. Located above the water is a massive tray; when

passing further down during the filtration process. Once enough

enough condensation occurs, it will allow freshwater to be filled.

waste has been gathered, researchers open the operable glass, located on the pipe, and remove it. The seaweed and plants may be

Stage 4: The Cooler

used throughout the commercial part of the building.

The Cooler uses the surface area of the container as a skin to cool the water. The components that wrap around the container cool the

Stage 2: The Filtrator

water down to 65-70 degrees. The degree set is vital because it will

The Filtrator, will further break down any particles that may cause

kill any growing bacteria within the water.

the water to have a cloudy and discolored appearance. Located on the surface of the filtration valves, are multiple grinders that stretch 8 inches in diameter. As water passes through filter to filter, the grinders further strip away whatever minerals and sediments were further dragged through the water.

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Pumps located

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all throughout the building

The solar panels are arranged towards

Once water from the Red Sea has

the

most

been filtered, water pumps transport

amount of light takes place. It acts as

the water to hydropneumatic tanks in

a generator, providing power for the

vertical and horizontal directions to

entire building through sunlight.

restaurants, office spaces, and residents,

south

side

where

the

all throughout the building.

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After researching consumer behavior, I began to notice that we as consumers are not aware of the journey or process of creating a product. The parallel reality between where the product is being made, transported, and placed in a retail store for purchase is highlighted through this building space. By adding editions such as

D i st or t e d R e ali t i e s reflective panels, the space lends itself to become an exhibition space, creating a link between the consumer and the producer. The mirrored panels also essentially create a distorted reality that is controlled by the producer. Thus, this building becomes more than a studio space, it becomes an experience.

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Formal Generation

Extract elements from truss to implement into the designExtract

elements from

truss to implement into the design

Extend the curve to

Extend the curve to form an exagerated arc. form an

exagerated

arc

Mirror the arc to form a complete circlethe Mirror

arc to form

complete circle

Combine the triangle Combine the triangle shape with the generated shape with circle

the

generated circle

Manipulate the triangle to work

Manipulate the triangles to work around center dowel for rotation. around the

center

dowel for rotation

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Sections - express the rotational motion and the different manuevers of the panalized mirrors.

Interior space showing the consumer to producer relationship. The mirrors above the studio spaces give the individuals a first hand experience as to how theyre product becomes executed.

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Plan - shows the consumer to producer

relationship

as

they

walk across the elevated platform. 2.

Diagrams - Study showing various reflectivity

and

panalization

features of the mechanism above each studio space.

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1 f no ) tio ec mer ness fl Re nsu are w o a C lf (se

f no tio low ec be fl n Re tisa Ar

Self Realization

Self Realization

Artisan Realization

Artisan Realization

Realization of oneself through Realization infinite of oneself space through infinite space

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Realization oneself through infinite space Realization of of oneself through infinite space

3 Dimensional space mirrors 3 Dimensional space withwith mirrors

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DISTORTED REALITIES Model photography by: Joshua White

LUMINESCENCE MODULARITY In collaboration with: Chadi Hakim

RE.CONNECT In collaboration with: Kelly Ta

HYDRA In collaboration with: Omar Preciado

EDITORIAL DESIGN Co-designed with: Sareen Davidian

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Gevo Aelian is an architecture graduate with a motivation for innovating social change by using available resources, knowledge, and technical skills. He designs spaces that encourage the progression of the human condition and influence the state of our environment. Aelian aspires to create concepts that the common individual may relate to by making his designs and spaces more personalized and understandable. He strives to produce projects that are simple enough to where the overall concept can be illustrated diagrammatically; but complex enough to derive spatial depth as it shows an experience.

Ab out t h e Aut h o r Aelian’s design philosophy is driven from his passion for progressive architects such as: Rem Koolhaas, Bjarke Ingles, and Coy Howard. Architecture is essentially a building. However, by making the space more personal and intimate, Aelian attempts to create a lasting impression to the general public who experiences his work. “Architecture is an aesthetic experience which is created through ones interaction of sensory perception and personal values. Architecture is not just a building, but it is an experience.�

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