Ingrid Brandares portfolio 2020
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Kinetic Machine p1-4
Private Public
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Architecture School Extension p 5 - 12
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House in the Twentyfirst Century p 13 - 16
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House in Blacksburg
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Duck Pond Library p 21 - 24
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Watercolor
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Kinetic Machine 9/2019 - 10/2019
“Tension in folded forms manipulates dimension.� A kinetic machine consists of joints that engage movement both in a physical and visual way. The individual joints engage the kinetic machine’s dynamic movements. Through the simple and chronological system of construction that was used in creating the machine, movement is also implied on the structure of the machine, while it is static. Our kinetic machine engages all three axes when only one axis is activated by the user. A pulling or pushing motion in one direction will activate an equal but opposite reaction in another direction. The central mechanism is very simple, it is made of a scissor joint that has vertical elements attached to the structure. The shell that contains the central mechanism was made to show the movement of the joints three dimensionally. The machine engages the way one moves and thinks about space. By keeping the material palette limited and simple shows the nature and limits of certain materials. This one month group project consisted of three members including myself, Kihun Kim, and Adrian Talasatas. I created the central mechanism that engages movement in two axes and the shell that connects directly to the scissor joint.
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Architecture School Extension 10/2019 - 12/2019
“Catalytic spaces create form� The school of architecture and the entire university seem to be quite disconnected. This can be seen in the lack of engagement with the other students of the university with our school due to how the current school is structured. This extension of the architecture school in Virginia Tech is to promote the engagement of the entire university with the school of architecture. The goal is to enhance transparency in the school, and create a welcoming and open atmosphere for all. The site is located right next to the current architecture school, on the plaza, between two different levels. The site itself is a very active traveling path. Despite its design for seating, the space is not engaging on a social level. To enhance its potential to become a catalytic space, the most public function of the building, the cafe, is situated on the plaza level. The cafe opens up in the direction of travel, providing ease of access to those walking by. To enhance the transparency in the school , the fourth floor of the architecture school extension, is an open to all gallery that displays student work. The space can also function as an informal lecture hall for guest speakers and for student and faculty presentations. This floor is surrounded by glass walls, thereby becoming visible to the public. The stairwells of the building are all visible from the outside, creating an atmosphere that welcomes all students to engage with our school.
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House in the Twenty-first Century 1/2020 - 2/2020
“Verticality, Function and Sustainability� A house in the twenty-first century gives more experiential contrast to the programmatic language of the houses in the twentieth century but provides vertical privacy due to increasing population density and utilizes sustainable design on site that hopefully minimizes its impact on the environment. A house has two skins; one sheltering the family from the world, the other sheltering each individual from the rest of the family. Building vertically allows more physical privacy and retains a small footprint on the house. The size of the programs need to correlate to the function of the room. Space will ultimately be a scarce resource. Moving forward, we should only have enough space as we need. Each individual only needs space to perform their daily needs such as a bathroom, a bed, a closet, and a space to work. Therefore private rooms are essentially equal in the amount of space and also have only enough ceiling space, no more, no less. But a house is still a home. In contrast to the small private individual rooms, interaction is most possible in one big open space. Therefore, the dining, kitchen, and living area should be in one big open room. Through these contrasts, the experiential quality in the house should be enhanced and therefore defining each space with its function. Sustainability is an essential component of a twenty-first century house. A house should utilize it’s site and benefit from it and vice versa. Through simple strategies such as rainwater harvesting, photovoltaics for energy use, and using natural topography to promote irrigation, we can all minimize our impact on the environment.
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Private Public
Private Public
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Drywall Services void OSB Wood Fiber Insulation Insulating Wood Fiber Sheathing Ventilated and Drained Cavity Battens Non Ignis Exterior Wood Cladding
The house in the twenyfirst century should utilize building materials that are sustainable. There are already products in the market that are sustainable and even good for the environment. The sustainable approach in this housing project is to utilize Cradle to Cradle Certified buidling materials. The products in the Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Registry are assessed for material health, material reuse, renewable energy, and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Xeroflor Green Roof Technology is a matting used for green roof vegetation Derbipure is a non bituminous vegetable roofing membrane that is composed of vegetable oils and pine resin. It’s coating is designed to ne pH neutral so that rainwater can be collected and potentially recycled. Polypropelene raised flooring is designed to facilitate changes in the layout of rooms. The system utilizes a modular thermoplastic raised floor and structured cabling for voice and data. This enables spaces to be easily reutilized. Non Ignis exterior wood cladding is designed with fire retardent properties plus a water-based weatherproof sealant
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A House in Blacksburg 9/2018 - 12/2018
“Maximizing the view of the Blacksburg’s mountainscape� Blacksburg is located in the New River Valley, situated between mountainous regions that shape the landscape of the town. The neighborhood that the site is situated in has different elevations and has a generous view of the mountainscape. The site that the house is situated has a steep elevation on the southern side closest to the mountains, and a lower elevation on the northen side. Taking advantage of this natural topography and enhancing the nature surrounding Blacksburg, The house opens up towards the back of the house. A generous balcony wraps around the second floor from the back side of the house to the eastern side. Larger apertures are placed on the southern side of the building, letting the residents enjoy the view of nature. To maintain privacy, apertures facing the street are smaller and less in quantity. A separate studio space is housed in the backyard. Despite being in close proximity to the house, it maintains the procession of getting ready and going to work in the morning. Implementing a healthy lifestlye can also be done through things that we use on our daily lives. The staircasees in this house have been modified to become a bookcase that also provides seating.
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Duck Pond Library 2/2019 - 4/2019
“Private and Public Reading” When we think of libraries, we imagine rows of shelves that contain books, little nooks of tables and chairs in quiet corners of the library, and a private collection room that we usually don’t know where it is located. The site of this library is in Virginia Tech’s duck pond. The tranquil nature of this small park in the university enhances the peacefulness that we associate with a library. The site in particular is situated on the hillside surrounded by trees. The library opens up with a large glass wall facing the pond. Along this wall, are public reading and public study areas. These areas of relaxation are essential to students, to momentarily relieve their stress by being close to nature. In contrast, on the opposite side is a private study area with seating along a wall. These areas will help students focus and avoid distraction. In the heart of the building is the private collections room which is both on the second and third floors. This private collection room essentially shaped the library. The skylight above it brings in light into the first floor which is partially underground. This arrangement helps students easily locate the private collection room and shows its importance. This also serves as a partition between public and private spaces.
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