FALL 2021 | Architectural Design Fundamentals, Building Technology
02 RALEIGH ARCHIVE
FALL 2021 | Architectural Design Fundamentals, Building Technology
03 COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
SPRING 2022 | Architectural Design Professional Studio
04 TIMBER TOWERS
FALL 2022 | Tall Building Studio
05 URBAN HOUSING PROJECT
SPRING 2021 | Core Architectural Studio II
06 PRIVATE COLLECTION
FALL 2021 | Architectural Design Fundamentals, Building Technology
07 FILTERING LIGHT
FALL 2020 | Core Architectural Studio I
08 BROWN’S RANCH TRAILHEAD GATEWAY
FALL 2020 | Core Architectural Studio I
09 A PLACE FOR THE SPIRIT
SPRING 2023 | Advanced Architectural Design Studio
PRECEDENT STUDY
SCHOOL IN ORSONNENS | ORSONNENS, SWITZERLAND
PRECEDENT STUDY
SCHOOL IN ORSONNENS
Architectural Design Fundamentals: Building Technology
North Carolina State University Fall 2021
Led By: Matthew Griffith
Modeling Software: Archicad
This precedent study was a team project, and I worked with Kitti Kazay to produce the following images.
Architects: TEd’A Architects
Construction Period: 2014-2017
Type of School: Infant and Primary School
Gross Floor Area: 8038 sq. ft.
Effective Floor Area: 6217 sq. ft.
Classrooms: 9
Pupils: 158
Stories: 4 (including basement)
PHYSICAL MODEL
By Grace Sekula and Kitti Kazay
SITE PLAN
By Kitti Kazay
01 “Construction is Form”
The structural system is evident and exposed.
02 “Compactness and Outdoor Neutrality”
The building is compact, and does not encroach on the farmland surrounding it.
03 “Inner Wealth”
While the exterior is fairly neutral and simple, the interior is complex.
VICINITY PLAN
04 “Structure is Space”
The structure defines the space.
05 “The School Around an Empty”
There is a void in the center of the school, around which, all the classrooms are arranged. This is the gathering space.
Images Courtesy of TEd’A Architects
By Kitti Kazay
The design concept is the idea of “a farm school,” or a “grangecole.” School in Orsonnens is derived from traditional farm structures in Switzerland, and it is a reinterpretation of these models. There are five primary ideas behind this.
The shingles above the windows and at the base are made of copper in order to protect these areas from weathering.
PHOTOGRAPH
Courtesy of TEd’A Architects
LEVEL 01
By Grace Sekula
LEVEL 02
By Grace Sekula
By Grace Sekula and Kitti Kazay
By Grace Sekula
The concrete at the base extends several feet up due to heavy snowfall in Switzerland. This is a typical feature of structures in the region.
SOUTH ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
LEVEL 03
By Kitti Kazay
LEVEL 04
By Kitti Kazay
By Grace Sekula and Kitti Kazay
Tying in with simplicity and traditional form, the school is square in plan and has a sloped roof, like a barn.
By Grace Sekula
WEST ELEVATION
WEST ELEVATION
SECTION
By Kitti Kazay
They exposed the timber structure both inside and out. Repetition of members is emphasized and vertical lines are carried through all the way down to the concrete foundation.
ENCLOSURE DIAGRAM
By Grace Sekula
STRUCTURE DIAGRAM
By Grace Sekula
There is a central pillar, which is the focal point in the central common space. Beams extend from the pillar like branches, celebrating the timber structure. This is an example of how they incorporated local joinery techniques.
The use of dark wood on the outside and light wood on the inside makes the interior bright and airy and leaves the outside more subdued.
They used oversized shingles, which are a twist on the local vernacular of shingles for the facade.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Courtesy of TEd’A Architects
RALEIGH ARCHIVE
INFORMATION GARDEN HUB
Architectural Design Fundamentals: Building Technology North Carolina State University Fall 2021
Led By: Matthew Griffith
Modeling Software: Archicad
Project Objectives
01 To design a new model of library with equal parts public space, meeting space, creative space, work space, and media storage
02 To explore new ways of organizing space, new patterns of circulation, and exhibit innovative building technologies as a feature of the project aesthetic
03 To house a physical collection of special maps, documents, books, and artifacts and to provide access to a digital database searchable only on site.
(Summary based on project description by Matthew Griffith)
The roof and frame extend beyond the primary enclosure on the south and west facades, forming a framework in which different gathering spaces are suspended. A skin wraps around this framework, leaving some portions open and others more enclosed.
PEACE ST.
W. PEACE ST.
N. WEST ST.
CONCEPT 01
CONCEPT 01 STUDY MODEL
CONCEPT 02
CONCEPT 03
STUDY MODEL
The projecting gardens provide shade for the glazed facade, and meeting rooms project out from the west side, blocking some of the street noise from reaching the reading rooms.
An opening extends down the center, connecting all the key spaces and bringing in light from the skylight above
STRUCTURE DIAGRAMS
DEEP CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE 1-WAY JOIST SYSTEM
4” DEEP COMPOSIT DECKING
4” DEEP COMPOSIT DECKING + PERFORATED METAL DECKING ON PAVERS
The information gardens are broken up onto four levels, creating a connection between the important spaces inside and the information gardens outside.
SECTION STUDY MODEL
PERFORATED METAL DECKING outdoor floor surface
COMPOSIT DECKING indoor floor surface
CONCRETE walls + slab + retaining walls
GLASS windows + doors
STEEL columns + beams + joists
ARCHITECTURAL FABRIC + GLASS skin
FINAL SECTION MODEL
The skin used for the exterior is made of a layering of architectural fabric and glass. A wall made of the skin creates a partition between the support spaces and the gathering spaces. A clear solar array covers the entire roof, allowing in a lot of light.
6” STEEL COLUMNS
1’ DEEP STEEL GIRDERS CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
SHIFTING PLANES | EDUCATION BUILDING | RALEIGH, NC
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
SHIFTING PLANES
Architectural Design Professional Studio North Carolina State University
Spring 2022
Led By: Marshall Purnell and Jianxin Hu
Modeling Software: Revit
Project Objectives
01 To become a social hub for the College of Veterinary Medicine, using scheduled and casual spaces to accommodate student and faculty needs at all times
02 To mark arrival on campus from both William Moore Drive and Trinity Road, developing the streetscapes along each road, and to improve walkability, encourage circulation, and prevent compartmentalization between campus facilities
03 To encourage outdoor activity by relating to existing and planned hearth areas
(Summary based on project description by Marshall Purnell and Jianxin Hu)
The concept for this design is shifting planes, connected by a central corridor. The shifting creates opportunities for green space to be incorporated on each level, and large elements of the program are located at the projecting ends.
PARKING DECK
CVM RESEARCH BUILDING
TERRY CENTER
CVM MAIN BUILDING
STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
RAIN GARDEN
CAFE SEATING LOADING
UNIVERSITY DINING SEATING
A retaining wall is used on the north and west sides, and access for loading runs along the retaining wall.
The overall form gestures toward the southeast corner, where the entry is located, and across the street from which, there is a large green space. The form plays off the angles and curves of the walkways within this green space.
PERSPECTIVE 01 Northeast Corner
STRCTURE DIAGRAM Level 01
SHEAR WALLS CROSS BRACING
SOUTHWEST BIRD’S EYE VIEW
PERSPECTIVE
SOUTH ELEVATION
EAST ELEVATION
PERSPECTIVE 04
Teaching Lab
SECTION A
SECTION B
PERSPECTIVE 06
Student Lounge
ROOF
85’-0”
STEEL ANGLE
8” PERFORATED STEEL ROOF DECK
STEEL GIRDER
STEEL JOIST
ROOF
79’-0”
LEVEL 05
63’-6”
LEVEL 04
48’-6”
CONCRETE CAP BLOCK
AIR/WATER BARRIER
STEEL SECTION
GROUT
TERRA COTTA PANEL
MOUNTING CLIP
SELF DRILL FASTENER
RAINSCREEN SYSTEM
2” RIGID INSULATION
VAPOR BARRIER
5/8” GLASS MAT SHEATHING
METAL COPING
TAPERED BLOCKING
AIR/WATER BARRIER
STEEL SECTION
PERFORATED METAL SCREEN
H.H.S.
INSULATION STOPPING
POUR STOP
COMPOSITE DECKING
SINGLE PLY ROOFING MEMBRANE
1/2” PROTECTION BOARD
MIN. 4” TAPERED RIGID INSULATION
STEEL COLUMN
STEEL BEAM
STEEL GIRDER
4” METAL KICKER
6” METAL STUD
SUSPENDED CEILING
5/8” GYPSUM BOARD
STEEL BOX HEADER
SEALANT
STEEL ANGLE
FLASHING
CURTAIN WALL FRAME
TERRA COTTA LOUVRE
DOUBLE GLASS PANEL
PRECAST CONCRETE SILL
FLASHING
SINGLE PLY ROOFING MEMBRANE
1/2” PROTECTION BOARD
MIN. 4” TAPERED RIGID INSULATION
PERSPECTIVE
Cafe
LEVEL 03
33’-6”
FLASHING
PRECAST CONCRETE
1/2” PROTECTION BOARD
SINGLE PLY ROOFING MEMBRANE
SOIL MIX
FILTER FABRIC
1 3/4” RETENTION BOARD
1/4” STORAGE MAT
AIR/WATER BARRIER
PERFORATED STEEL BENT PLATE
GRAVEL
METAL GUTTER
LEVEL 02
18’-6”
LEVEL 0
0’-0”
CONCRETE SLAB VAPOR BARRIER
1/2” JOINT FILLER WITH SEALANT GRAVEL FLASHING
DRAINAGE MATERIAL
PRECAST CONCRETE
2” RIGID INSULATION
CONCRETE FOOTING
TIMBER TOWERS
INTERSTITIAL | MIXED USE HIGH RISES | SAN FRANCISCO, CA
TIMBER TOWERS INTERSTITIAL
Tall Building Studio North Carolina State University Fall 2022
Led By: Wayne Place and Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill
Modeling Software: Revit
Project Objectives
This was a team project, and I worked with Tyron Alford to produce the following images.
01 City Design - To define zones, generate layout of blocks, transportation networks, pathways for pedestrians and bicycles, environmental features, vegetation, and space for the public.
02 Building Design - To define public, commercial, and residential functions, vertical and horizontal circulation, a structural system, facade treatements, a daylighting strategy, and integration of systems.
(Summary based on project description by Wayne Place)
The design celebrates the potential of what can occur between buildings and the discontinuities of the buildings, themselves. We aim to provide connections between the public and private, and between people and nature.
FINANCIAL DISTRICT
OAKLAND
SANMATEOBRIDGE
BAY BRIDGE
oriented north/south, giving them the benefit of southern light combined with views to the
RETAIL + PUBLIC AMENITIES
ROOFTOP POOL
ROOF GARDENS
RESIDENTIAL
MECHANICAL WILDFLOWER GARDENS
RESIDENTIAL AMENITIES CENTRAL SPACE ELEVATORS
GRAND STAIR +
RESIDENTIAL LOUNGE + EVENT SPACE
YOGA STUDIO + WEIGHT ROOM
FITNESS CENTER + CARDIO ROOM CAFE + COFFEE SHOP SEATING
ROOFTOP POOL ROOF GARDENS
RESIDENTIAL PREMIUM UNITS
RESIDENTIAL LEVEL TYPE B
FOUR BEDROOM - 2930 SF - 2715 SF THREE BEDROOM - 2040 SF - 1775 SF
THREE BEDROOM - 1725 SF TWO BEDROOM - 1375 SF ONE BEDROOM - 1030 SF - 875
STUDIO - 685 SF - 525 SF
A dynamic central space is placed between the two towers. This is the critical moment in the design. This is the space that is the most social and spatially dynamic. Program, movement, materiality, access to light, and outdoor space all come together within this space. It includes a combination of both indoor and outdoor amenities, combining an urban feel with nature.
RESIDENTIAL LEVEL TYPE A
THREE BEDROOM - 1725 SF TWO BEDROOM - 1375 SF ONE BEDROOM - 1030 SF - 875
STUDIO - 525 SF
NORTH AXONOMETRIC VIEW
The site unfolds toward the water on the east, gradually becoming less dense and more loosely organized, opening up views to the bay between clusters of buildings. The two towers are positioned between two high rises and podiums of staggering heights.
SOUTH AXONOMETRIC VIEW
PERSPECTIVE 05
Unit RESIDENTIAL LEVEL TYPE A
Three Bedroom
PERSPECTIVE 06
RESIDENTIAL LEVEL TYPE A
Yoga Studio
RESIDENTIAL
FOUR BEDROOM THREE BEDROOM
PREMIUM ROOFTOP UNITS
At the top of each tower, people can enjoy a series of roof gardens, which lead up to a covered swimming pool.
PERSPECTIVE 09
The structural system is CLT and steel. We are utilizing mass timber as a means to sequester carbon, as well as to minimize the mass of the building within this seismic zone.
STEEL
STRUCTURAL DIAGRAMS OFFICE
Wildflower Garden + Terrace
NORTH
EAST
The structural system is CLT and steel. We are utilizing mass timber as a means to sequester carbon, as well as to minimize the mass of the building within this seismic zone.
SLANTED MEGA COLUMNS
MEGA COLUMNS (3.5’) COLUMNS (14”)
SLANTED
(24”-30”)
URBAN HOUSING PROJECT
ROJA | MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL | PHOENIX, AZ
URBAN HOUSING PROJECT
Core Architectural Studio II
Arizona State University Spring 2021
Led By: Katherine Dudzik Smith and Michael Underhill
Design Excellence Exhibition Nominee
Modeling Software: Archicad
Project Objectives
01 To design a multifamily residential project consisting of 16-25 units, including different unit types
02 To conform to the zoning requirements of the site, and to draw from the context of the site to determine the size, configuration, and orientation of the units
03 To create a connection to the surrounding community, and to foster a community feel and a sense of dwelling within the project
(Summary based on project description by Katherine Dudzik Smith and Michael Underhill)
Building Types + Green Space + Setbacks
SITE
RESIDENTIAL
COMMERCIAL
INSTITUTIONS/COMMUNITY RESOURCES
STREET ACCESS SETBACKS
E. PIERCE ST.
E. FILLMORE ST.
BEDROOM
E. FILLMORE ST.
CURB CUT
ROja is a multifamily housing development in the Historic Garfield District of downtown Phoenix. Inspired by the Spanish word for red, a play on the row house layout of the units, and a nod to nearby Roosevelt Row, the walkable arts district, ROja features red tones of the corten steel roofs and red clay tiles throughout on paths and porches, and draws from Spanish influence throughout the Historic Garfield District.
MATERIALS + COLORS
screen walls + floors + planters + partitions
Floor-to-ceiling windows, lightwells, and porous screen walls strike a balance between light and shade. Vines trellis the lightwells, and planters line the pathways, yards, and patios.
WHITE BRICK walls
CORTEN STEEL roofs + stairs
WOOD
RED CLAY TILES central walkway
LIGHT RED CLAY TILES private walkways + patios + stairs
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
The development consists of 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom two story townhomes with private yards, as well as 1-bedroom flats and studios. Residents can gather on the rooftop deck and around a mural celebrating Phoenix, and greenery is an integral element in both the private and shared spaces.
FRAME + SKIN | RESIDENTIAL | RALEIGH, NC
PRIVATE COLLECTION
FRAME + SKIN
Architectural Design Fundamentals: Building Technology North Carolina State University Fall 2021
Led By: Matthew Griffith
Modeling Software: Archicad
Project Objectives
01 To design a structure for a private media library and residence and to allow the needs of the collection, both storage and display, to inform the architecture
02 To select two of the primary systems listed below for the design:
03 To incorporate passive cooling, rainwater collection, solar harvesting, a garden, and space for a mode of transit
(Summary based on project description by Matthew Griffith)
The two primary systems are frame and skin, and this is a home and workspace for a candle collector. The frame is heavy timber, and it is elevated on a concrete plinth. The skin is made of a combination of perforated metal panels, solid metal panels, and glass.
STUDY MODEL
STUDY
STUDY MODEL
The floors on the first level are wood and the floors on the second level are made of the skin, and are supported by the wood frame.
The variety in porosity of the skin creates variety in the light that comes through, and the volumes glow at night like lanterns.
FINAL MODEL
There is a long terrace at the front of the site, which features solar panels as well as hanging floral and potted herbs. These are used to scent the candles, and are placed at the front of the site so that visitors can easily access the garden and choose from a variety of scents.
The space for candle making and display follows the front terrace. It is a two-story space with floor-to-ceiling shelves all around and a two-story height opening in the center.
WEST ELEVATION Following the candle display space is a private garden with hanging floral. There is a cistern in the center of this space, so it is centrally located between the two volumes.
EAST ELEVATION
The private garden is two levels and connects the candle space to the home, using the skin on the second level to form a pathway between the two volumes.
A
SECTION
The sizes of the shelf openings vary, and the spacing is based on the spacing of the joists and the slats of the terrace, but with segments missing to create a variety of openings for display.
FILTERING LIGHT
FOLDING MOVEMENT | SHADE STRUCTURE | TEMPE, AZ
FILTERING LIGHT
FOLDING MOVEMENT
Core Architectural Studio I Arizona State University Fall 2020
Led By: Brayra Podeyn and Scott Murff
Modeling Software: Rhino
Project Objectives
01 To create a field of light and shadow through the use of a porous architectural skin for a 36’ x 108’ shade structure
02 To adapt a uniform system to create the appearance of a highly variable and customized design solution by varying the size of panels and the spacing of panels, and by incorporating additional methods to alter the form of the panels to produce a greater level of variation in order to enhance the filtering of light
03 To apply accessible customizations that can easily be incorporated into a fabrication and construction process because they work with the properties of the material and within the standard fabrication practices for that material
(Summary based on project description by Brayra Podeyn and Scott Murff)
This shade structure is composed of a customized system of folded, horizontal metal panels, reminiscent of origami. Each panel has one diagonal fold. The range of both, sizes of panels and angles of the folds, creates a sense of movement.
CUSTOMIZATION DIAGRAM
6’ X 4’ Metal Panel
Range From 6’ x 4’ to 1’ x 4’
PANELS
COLOR AND TEXTURE
Four Shades of Blue, Varying Textures and Reflectivity
and Black Panels with Fold Facing Down
GROUPING
Panels Grouped in Sets of Four, of the Same Color
SPACING Variable Spacing
The panels are arranged in groups of four with the folds facing in toward each other and one side open. This grouping arrangement dictates the placement of the panels.
Blue
Blue Panels with Fold Facing Down
Blue and Black Panels with Fold Facing Up
MARCH 15, 7:30 AM
DECEMBER 15, 12:30 PM
JANUARY 15, 2:30 PM
JUNE 15, 4:30 PM
JULY 15, 6:30 PM
Four shades of blue are used to represent the sky. The panels have a slight reflectivity, so they change colors at different times of day as they reflect the color of the sky.
The panels in each group of four are the same color, which emphasizes the origami theme, and the black folds are arranged in a wavy path to mimic the movement of a flock of birds.
STUDY MODEL
BROWN’S RANCH TRAILHEAD GATEWAY
RADIATING VIEWS | SCOTTSDALE, AZ
BROWN’S RANCH TRAILHEAD GATEWAY
RADIATING VIEWS
Core Architectural Studio I Arizona State University Fall 2020
Led By: Brayra Podeyn and Scott Murff
Design Excellence Exhibition Nominee
Modeling Software: Rhino
Project Objectives
01 To create a solution in which the user passes through the facility while remaining outside and can access all spaces independent of others
02 To provide a strong visual connection to the landscape for all key spaces
03 To incorporate shade spaces as integral elements of the composition and concept, and to ensure that the entry, gateway/passthrough, and respite areas are effectively shaded
(Summary based on project description by Brayra Podeyn and Scott Murff)
For this design, a set of buildings and pavilions come together to form a gateway between city and nature.
The layout is based on concentric circles and lines radiating from the center. This circular form emphasizes its surroundings by providing views in all directions, revealing the dramatic vistas of Cone Mountain, Brown’s Mountain, and Cholla Mountain.
NORTHEAST ISOMETIC VIEW
Each
03 PANELS
Panels range from 1’ to 4’ in length and width and spacing of panels ranges from 1’ to 4’
02 BEAMS
Spacing of structural attachments ranges from 1’ to 4’
01 COLUMNS
The pavilion at the entrance is angled from 16’ to 24’, and the pavilion over the seating area is angled from 12’ to 16’.
SYSTEM DIAGRAM Pavilions
MATERIALS
RUSTED STEEL
Will weather naturally over time and blend well with the landscape
CONCRETE
The heaviness creates a sense of roundedness and connection to the earth
GLASS
Floor-to-ceiling glass maximizes views
GRAVEL
Introduces a rough texture, which ties in with the rocky desert terrain
EARTH
Creates a strong connection to the site and mimimizes impact
01 To design a non-denominational spiritual center for North Carolina State University’s campus, using steel as the primary structural material
02 To position the spiritual center as a gateway between the Brickyard and the arboretum, as a place to pause, reflect, and gather, sparking connections between people and connections with the surrounding environment
03 To incorporate key elements observed in precedents of spiritual architecture, including a strong connection with nature and a compelling use of light, which are both closely tied with spirituality
From the west, the Brickyard, or the “campus hearth,” extends into the site, forming a courtyard and a shaded meditation garden with a calming atmosphere. Off the meditation garden, a terraced seating area spills out into the Brickyard, creating a seamless transition. The curve at this corner mimics the curves that define the surrounding grassy areas. From the east, the trees and greenery of the arboretum extend into the site, where the green roof gently touches down to the earth.
ARBORETUM
BRICKYARD
Preserving the mature trees within this urban campus was a driving force for the design, inspiring the use of Corten steel panels which feature custom perforations based on imagery of trees. These waterjet cut panels recall the natural setting of this campus site, and form a double skin around the spiritual gathering space.
PERSPECTIVE 02
Southwest Bird’s Eye View
SECTION DETAIL C
Perforated steel double skin
The skin appears “draped”, like branches, through the use of curves at the base. As light filters into the spiritual gathering space, the experience is reminiscent of sitting beneath a tree canopy, and the curves at the base allow for the amount of direct sunlight to vary.
SKIN
STRUCTURE
CORTEN STEEL SKIN PRECEDENT
De Young Museum, Herzog de Meuron Custom perforations based on photo imagery
PERFORATED “CANOPY”
steel panels waterjet cut based on tree canopy imagery
Corten
PERSPECTIVE 04 Northwest View
LOBBY/RECEPTION
ADMINISTRATION
GATHERING SPACE
MEDITATION SPACE
MULTIPURPOSE/FELLOWSHIP
CLASSROOMS/STUDY ROOMS/LIBRARY
SERVICE SPACES
PROGRAM BLOCKING Level 01
The roof gradually ascends, and a series of volumes are positioned along the way, leading to the spiritual gathering space at the highest point in the northeast corner. Vegetation weaves itself through multiple levels, creating a continuous connection with the arboretum, and respecting the importance placed on green space within the Brickyard. In addition to the vegetation, the material combination of Corten steel and copper allow these volumes to blend with the surrounding landscape, and with the warm tones of the Brickyard.
PERSPECTIVE 06 Southeast View
LOBBY/RECEPTION
GATHERING SPACE
MULTIPURPOSE/FELLOWSHIP
CLASSROOMS/STUDY ROOMS/LIBRARY
SERVICE SPACES
PROGRAM BLOCKING
OPERABLE WINDOWS FOR CROSS-VENTILATION
OPERABLE WINDOWS FOR CROSS-VENTILATION
PERFORATED SKIN FOR SOLAR SHADING
PERFORATED SKIN FOR SOLAR SHADING
SOLAR PV PANELS
SOLAR PV PANELS
GEOTHERMAL LOOPS (BEYOND) + RADIANT HEATING AND COOLING
GEOTHERMAL LOOPS (BEYOND) + RADIANT HEATING AND COOLING
ROOF
PERMEABLE SURFACE GREEN ROOF
PERMEABLE SURFACE RAIN GARDEN + REFLECTION POND
VEGETATION FOR SOLAR SHADING
VEGETATION FOR SOLAR SHADING
RAIN GARDEN + REFLECTION POND
VERTICAL LOUVRES FOR SOLAR SHADING (SOUTH AND WEST FACADES)
VERTICAL LOUVRES FOR SOLAR SHADING (SOUTH AND WEST FACADES)
