John F. Xavier McHenry: Portfolio

JOHN I N T E R I O R

F. XAVI E R M C H E N R Y IV

DE S I G N

/

A R C HI T E C T U R E

JOHN F. XAVIER MCHENRY IV. EDUCATIONAL PORTFOLIO

CONENTS: INTERIOR DESIGN /

ARCHITECTURE / GRAPHIC DESIGN / RENDERING / PHOTOGRAPHY

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SECOND YEAR GRADUATE SCHOOL: MASTERS THESIS

hotel AMBROSINE

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and film Tim Burton

Exaggeration of Proportion and Perspective David Lynch

Twisted character interaction Alfred Hitchcock

Psychologically disturbing

Fashion

Alexander McQueen

5 beekman street ny, ny 10038 Financial District B e a u t y in the Grot e s q u e . V e i l / U n v e i l

Literature

Edgar Allan Poe

Constructed: 1883 Original Purpose: Office Building 9 Stories Tall Brick Masonry Past Names: “The Kelly” “Temple Court”

“The Haunted Palace” “Dream-Land” “The Raven”

Third Building in NYC with an Elevator

PunchDrunk: Sleep No More

Largest Atrium in NYC for 20 Years

Theater

City Hall Park Exposure Last Used for Photoshoots and Fashion Events Immersive theater experience. Twisted Shakespeare

EXISTING PHOTOGRAPHS

St. Pauls chapel CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

L ocated

just two blocks away from 5 Beekman St., St. Pauls Chapel served as a pivotal resource when creating a narrative for Hotel Ambrosine.

Every single character in the narrative was pulled directly from headstones in the cemetery which dates back to the 1800s

THE BATTS FAMILY

GEORGE

WINIFRED

LILLIE

Hotel Owner.

Socialite

Actress

Inherited the hotel from his father (the architect.)

Pursued the dream of his father to open a hotel for manhattans elite.

Married George for his money. She was only concerned with her self image and material possessions.

Specifically her jewelry collection .

The favorite child to George and Winifred.

Lillie was a twin, but presented to the public as the only child, and embraced it.

The “ugly duckling” of the family. Adelaide was locked in the basement away from the public for fear of tarnishing the family image of perfection.

-OVERBEARING -CONTROLLING -MANIPULATIVE

-SELF ABSORBED -AVARICIOUS -SELFISH

-PERFECT -BEAUTIFUL -NAIVE

-MISUNDERSTOOD -DEFORMED -IMAGINATIVE

*PORTRAYED IN THE ARCHIVE

*PORTRAYED IN DE-VERA

*PORTRAYED IN ROOFTOP RESTAURANT

*PORTRAYED IN THE BASEMENT CHAMBER

ADEL

AIDE

“Freak”

The macnevins

MADAME AMBROSINE

WILLIAM

ELATHA

AMBROSINE

Private Doctor to Adelaide

Socialite

Mistress to George

New to New York City to expand his practice. William was approached by George to be the exclusive doctor to Adelaide, and becomes the only outsider to have contact with her.

Married William for the status of becoming a Doctors Wife. Befriends Winifred when she moves to New York, and adapts her selfish behavior.

-SMART -SECRETIVE -UNEMOTIONAL

-SELF ABSORBED -AVARICIOUS -FOLLOWER

Hired by George to be his private mistress.

Ever since Adelaide was born, George blamed Winifred for her deformity, forcing him to go elsewhere fo companionship. She is a confident woman who doesn’t care about how people perceive her. Befriends Adelaide when she confronts her in the hall while leaving George’s bedroom. When George discovers this friendship, he murders Ambrosine in the basement with poison.

*PORTRAYED IN BASEMENT CHAMBER

-COCKY -ABRASIVE -CONTROVERSIAL

*PORTRAYED IN THE INTERSTITIAL SPACES

THOMAS WOOD

NANCY TRAVILS

THOMAS

NANCY

DOORMAN

HOUSEKEEPER

As the doorman to the hotel, Thomas meets everyone that arrives, and leaves the premises. Although young and immature, he is aware of everything that occurs in the building at all times, which is why he develops a keen interest in Ambrosine.

As the only full-time housekeeper in the hotel, she was there from the very beginning.

She is very loyal to George and obedient to whatever he says, even if that means cleaning up a murder scene.

-IMMATURE -AWARE -CURIOUS

-OBEDIENT -LOYAL -SELF SUFFICIENT

*PORTRAYED IN THE LOBBY

*PORTRAYED IN GUEST ROOMS

DE-VERA COFFERING DETAIL PROCESSIONAL ENTRANCE TO THE CHAMBER

PROGRAM RETAIL: D E - V E R A : Antiques and Jewelry

THE ARCHIVE: Book Store

HOTEL:

GUEST ROOMS: 90 Rooms total PUBLIC LOBBY:

Evolving Set Interaction

JAZZ LOUNGE: Reclaimed Set Construction ADELAIDES CHAMBER: Theatrical performance bar FITNESS CENTER: Alternative methods to work out SPA & SALON: Sculptural labyrinth of discovery THERMAL BATHS: Cleansing waters of relaxation LILLIES RESTAURANT: Top floor venue overlooking City Hall Park LILLIES Rooftop: Rooftop venue overlooking City Hall Park Support Spaces: Housekeeping, kitchen, office, mechanical

GROUND PLAN

HIDDEN ENTRANCE TO THE ARCHIVE

THE ARCHIVE COFFERING DETAIL

CELLAR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR

CELLAR SECTION: ADELAIDES CHAMBER

FIGURE

*EVERY WALL IN THE GUEST ROOMS ARE AT AN ANGLE TO REINFORCE THE UNEXPECTED. AS TIM BURTON POINTS OUT IN THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSEPECTIVE AND PROPORTION.

FIGURE

B:

A:

Typical

Room

A

wall paper dating from the 1800s covers the walls of this typical guest room.

Lending itself to a more feminine audience, this room is ideal for one or a couple.

Most rooms have window seats to gaze out to city hall park.

Typical

Room

B

- Upon entrance to the room , guests have to interact with several checkpoints prior to entering the main sleeping space. This room lends itself to a more masculine aduince, being that the pinstripe wallpaper was inspired by mens smoking jackets in 1840.

FIGURE

C:

9TH

-Holographic

FLOOR

BATHROOM

projection

is

PROJECTION

triggered

behind

mirror every tenth guest that enters the bathroom.

Madame Ambrosine appears in the bathroom mirror, walking down to the last mirror where she proceeds to

apply

her

makeup

before

meeting

George.

FIGURE E: FULL BUILDING SECTION: MARIENETTE CLOCK -

12

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guests

public

lobby.

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due

to

the

entrance

in

the

secondary

hotel

lobby.

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Chris Santos - “Rock and Roll Chef”- Manhattan, NY - Restaurateur Throughout his career, Santos has appeared as guest chef on NBC’s Today Show, CBS’s Early Show, The Martha Stewart Show, The Rachael Ray Show, and has been a long-running judge on the Food Network’s most popular series Chopped. Santos has also worked as food stylist and consultant on movie sets including “No Reservations” starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, and ”Hitch,” starring Will Smith. Outside of his chef whites, Santos’ involvement in boxing was well documented in the book “An Unforgiving Sport” by Muhammad Ali’s biographer, and he also pens his own articles for East side Boxing. His other loves— rock n’ roll and tattoos, have been featured in Inked and People Magazine amongst others.

With Chris’s long list of culinary accomplishments, his kitchen calls for some specialty uses. The color scheme in this space will resemble his most recent

restaurant acquired, “Beauty and Essex.” Designed by hospitality firm AvroKO, the space evokes a sense of luxury intertwined with a sense of comfortablility and ease. This concept will be brought through in the use of materiality such as reclaimed wood, making as many surfaces as sustainable as possible, while utilizing luxurious surfaces such as marble and butcher block. The centerpiece of the kitchen will be The Grand Palais 180 range by La Cornue. Supporting appliances by Miele, Sub Zero, and Gaggenau will also be utilized. The result will be a luxurious, sustainable kitchen in a style of its own called “Rough Luxe”

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Finish Plan

Lighting Plan

Electrical Plan

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academic building in NOHO. The design is based on the concept of post-modern baroque, inspired by historical landmarks like Versailles as well as postmodern hotels like the Gansevoort Park South in New York. The boutique hotels and dramatic furniture created by Philippe Starck I believe that more is more, especiall y in public spaces. Though most Universities are created in

a minimal style, in this school, the development of posh, highly detailed spaces using rich

materials serves as a background for design studies. The project also utilizes baroque

planning concepts, based on the grid, and establishes strong formal environments

in public areas. The ground floor restaurant and basement gallery exemplify

this approach to design. On the academic floors, a toned

down, more professional environment Is created, but

s t il l ke e pi n g B a ro q u e e l e m e n t s i n th e

re c e p t i o n a re a s .

Site: 383 Lafayette Street, NOHO, Manhattan -Loft style Building, NYU Owned

Problem: Re-Design existing loft building to accomodate for NYU’s Design Program Solution: By taking an obscure approach to the new idea of an educational facility, a new view is explored through the concept of a Post-Modern

Baroque design.

R e s ta u r a n t

Description

The upscale restaurant sets an ambient and almost haunting atmosphere for diners. By keeping the color palate on the cool side with greys, blacks, deep purples and plums, with an occasional pop of turquoise, the space is instantly intimate. The focus of the space is the oversized marble bar.

Lined by ghost stools, the bar creates an intriguing area where diners can sit and observe the sumptuous unobstructed view of the room.

In thinking of the baroque era, I thought of kings and queens and their importance in society. Several images of historical figures from the Baroque era are included in the artwork. For example, a portrayal of Henry VIII and his crimes against his multiple wives is featured in the restaurant. A famous print of his is included, as well as X-rays, on the wall between each bay.

Structural bays are also created throughout the restaurant through the use of wooden beams, dividing the banquet seating and framing the windows.

The ornate cast iron columns in the public areas are also reminiscent of baroque design and the coffered ceiling in the restaurant contributes to the formal quality of the environment. Although twelve feet high, the ceiling appears to be lower, because of an installation of black and white photographs, each set in a highly ornamented frame or deep wooden molding. The frame materials range from natural wood to painted black details and mirror finishes.

Dining Room

NYUSD Lobby

Program:

Restaurant

A. Bar and Dining Area B. Kitchen and Storage Area C. Office D. Employee Lockers

2400 sq. ft.

600 sq. ft.

100 sq. ft.

100 sq. ft.

Entry to School A. Lobby with Reception Desk

400 sq. ft.

Entry to Restaurant A. Staircase to Lower Gallery

400 sq. ft.

Furniture/ Finish Selection

Reception & Waiting

Ga l l e r y

Description

The gallery walls contain raised surfaces and grid elements that add a layer of baroque formality to the space. The panels on the walls of the auditorium contain a modern expression of the fleur de lis. The ornate

cast

iron

columns

in

the

public

areas

are

also reminiscent of baroque design and the coffered ceiling in the gallery contributes to the formal quality of the environment. Dramatic spot lighting is used to

highlight

professional

student

work

atmosphere

as to

well the

as

create

visiting

an

public.

The wall dividing the auditorium and gallery is a flexible wall that may slide open in the occasion that more

Lecture Hall

space

is

needed

for

a

Green Room

lecture,

or

event.

Program:

Gallery A. Exhibition Space

B. Workroom

C. Office

D. Storage

Lecture Hall A. Auditorium with Stage (100 seats)

B. Green Room With Kitchen

Lobby A. Staircase from main floor

B.Reception Desk with workspace Furniture/ Finish Selection

Gallery

1200 sq. ft.

200 sq. ft.

200 sq. ft.

400 sq. ft.

1200 sq. ft.

350 sq. ft.

300 sq. ft.

100 sq. ft.

Second Floor

Description

The floors of the school are less embellished, but retain the general The

parti

of

reception

furnished, marble,

a

and

using coffered

post waiting

rich

modern areas

materials,

ceilings,

and

baroque are such

wood

space.

handsomely as floors.

white The

classrooms, offices, and studios, however, are simpler spaces, with polished concrete floors, empty walls, and simple ceilings, suitable for school functions. Accent walls are painted a bold purple to create a nice juxtaposition to the wood floors and multiple shades of gray. Multiple furniture pieces are finished in post modern colors as well, including the purple shellacked desks and turquoise and green office chairs.

Reception

Conference Room

Program:

Reception Area

A. Reception Desk for two

400 sq. ft.

200 sq. ft.

50 sq. ft.

50 sq. ft.

50 sq. ft.

50 sq. ft.

B. Waiting area with exhibition C. Supply Closet D. Clothing Closet E. Small Kitchen F. Equipment Closet

Administrative Offices A. Deans Office

B. Conference Room

C. Office Administration

D. Director of Public Programs

E. Faculty Room, Mail, Lockers

F. Faculty & Admin Offices (4)

Lecture Hall A. Screening room for 60

Furniture/ Finish Selection

Admissions Office

400 sq. ft.

400 sq. ft.

200 sq. ft.

200 sq. ft.

400 sq. ft.

800 sq. ft.

800 sq. ft.

Third Floor Library

Description

The

library

all

of

in

one

creates

the space.

colors The

a

fun

atmosphere

throughout librarian

the

desk

utilizing building

holds

the

formal baroque quality with the oversized desk and coffered paneled ceiling above, however the glass panels in back of the desk are a playful use of translucent colored glass, similar to the entrance. Three reading pods are the focal point of the floor. Each is clad in whimsical bookshelves backed by a different colored glass that allows the light to pass through the shelves creating a colored glow on the exterior that lets students know when the pod is in use. In the front corner of the library, a reading area is devoted to students who are flipping through design magazines for inspiration

or

simply need a place to sit while waiting for class.

Reading Pods

Librarian Desk

Program:

Art Library

A. Reception (book checkout)

B. Computer and Catalogue Area

C. Open Stacks and Reading Rooms

D.Office for Two

E. Conference Room

F. Workroom for Two Media Facilities A. Screening Area

B. Video Library Furniture/ Finish Selection

Reading Area

400 sq. ft.

400 sq. ft.

1 600 sq. ft.

200 sq. ft.

400 sq. ft.

200 sq. ft.

400 sq. ft.

400 sq. ft.

Fourth Floor

Description

Since it’s a graphic and industrial design school, there are numerous exhibits of interesting works from prior periods. Throughout the building, there are posters from the Bauhaus and Russian Constructivist eras to inspire the students, as well as furniture by well known designers. There is also room for student work in classrooms, hallways, and exhibit areas. On the upper floors, the exhibits provide the decorative elements. Photography rooms were added to the program to provide space and equipment to inspire students to document manner

Model Shop

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Studio

work build

in up

a their

professional portfolio.

Program:

A. Studios

1000 sq. ft.

B. Classrooms (2)

1200 sq. ft.

C. Student Lockers 300 sq. ft.

D. Exhibition Space

100 sq. ft.

Added Program

A. Photography Rooms (2)

B. Model Shop

400 sq. ft.

1400 sq. ft.

Furniture/ Finish Selection

Photography Room 1

Roof

Description

The roof of this post modern renovation is also developed in the neo-baroque style. It features a large formal garden on the roof, which is reminiscent of the French formal gardens in the baroque era. It is a symmetrical design with a strong sense of axis and a dramatic geometrical layout. There is also a lot of outdoor seating.

The flooring in the garden is made of dark gray pavers; the seats are made of limestone. The planter boxes are surrounded by benches and contain butterfly bushes, filled with small purple flowers, similar to the purple color used throughout the project. There is also a green wall on the east side of the garden, which helps reduce the carbon footprint of the building.

The garden adjoins the snack bar and an indoor lounge that contains billiard tables and comfortable seating. It provides an indoor recreation space that is accessible all year round, even when the garden is closed. The whole area forms an ideal space for parties and special events for the school.

The roof also contains two important classrooms; a computer lab and a small studio for graphic designers. These rooms are ideal for advanced students, who take courses in specialized areas.

Student Lounge

Roof Garden

Program:

A. Snack Bar

B. Small Classrooms (2)

1200 sq. ft.

C. Roof Terrace

1000 sq. ft.

D. Student Lounge

1000 sq. ft.

Furniture/ Finish Selection

Snack Bar

800 sq. ft.

Philippe Starck Exhibit DESIGNED HOME

AS

SHOW

PART IN

OF

A

MANHATTAN,

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CONTEXT

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WITHIN IS

A

CREATED

FOCUSING ON THE PRINCIPALS OF DESIGN USING PRODUCTS AND FURNITURE CREATED BY WORLD RENOWNED DESIGNER PHILIPPE STARCK. THROUGHOUT THE EXPLORATION OF HIS PRODUCTS, A COMMON THEME OF VIOLENCE WAS PROMINENT. A LOT HIS DESIGNS CAN BE INTERPRETED IN DIFFERENT USES AND VIEWED LIKE WEAPONS. HERE, HIS PRODUCTS ARE SHOWN INTERACTING WITH THE USER, WHICH IN THIS CASE IS A MANNEQUIN, ENGAGING IN VIOLENT ACTS CREATING A STORY WITHIN EACH PRINCIPLE. GRADUATE SCHOOL FALL SEMESTER II

GRADATION: AK47 LAMP IN 3 DIFFERENT HEIGHTS

UNITY: DR. SONDERBAR, PRATFALL, JUICY SALIF- THREE OBJECTS WITH THREE POINTS OF STABILITY

BALANCE: G H O S T C H A I R

DOMINANCE: TOOTH STOOL- ALL WHITE, ONE GOLD HARMONY: X3 MOTORCYCLE- EXPLODED PIECES

LOUNGE: MAGIC HOLE SERIES FURNITURE VARIETY: HOT BERTA (TEA KETTLE) - 3 COLORS R EPETITION: JOJO LONG LEGS (K NIFE)

stewardson competition AS PART OF THE ANNUAL STATE WIDE COMPETITION (JOHN STEWARDSON 11TH FELLOWSHIP IN ARCHITECTURE) WITH ALL OF THE ARCHITECTURE SCHOOLS IN PENNSYLVANIA , THE STEWARDSON COMPETITION ENFORCES A TEN DAY MAXIMUM LIMIT FROM DESIGN DEVELOPMENT TO FINAL PRESENTATION

WITHOUT

FRIENDS,

OR

THEATRE

CINEMA,

AND

A

FAMILY.

CAFE.

MECHANICAL AND

THE

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BREAK

WITH

PROGRAM

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THREE

VIADUCT, OFFICES, STORAGE,

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THE

SPRING

GARDEN

GREENWAY.

FIFTH YEAR : ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL ‘12

Interior Lobby of Cinema Concessions and Viaduct

Viaduct Bikewalk Landscaping

Section Through Cinema, Bowling Alley, and Cafe

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AS

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PROVIDING LIGHT THROUGH PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS ON THE TOP AND LED LIGHTS UNDERNEATH, AS WELL AS CONNECTIVITY TO TRAIN SCHEDULES AND COMMUNICATION THROUGH WIFI, TOUCH SCREEN PANELS HELP MAKE THE WAITING PROCESS A MORE ENJOYABLE ONE. A MOCKUP MODEL WAS CONSTRUCTED AND FABRICATED BY A STEEL ARTIST AND LASER CUTTER WITH THE USE OF ARDUINO, PROCESSING, GRASSHOPPER, AND CODING.

JOHN MCHENRY, RICHARD PENA, SARA SCHMIDT

FIFTH YEAR : ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL

Diagrams of Interactivity

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FIFTH YEAR : ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL ‘12

Musical Movement Diagram

void setup(){size(1000,1000);} int i=0;void draw() {background(20,100);fill(10,100,106,25); ellipse(50,500,100,10);i=i+1;fill(110,30,200,40); ellipse(160,500,120,30);i=i+1;fill(10,90,89,140); ellipse(280,500,120,60);i=i+1;fill(245,145,99,200); ellipse(390,500,100,40);i=i+1;fill(60,45,129,104); ellipse(510,500,140,130);i=i+1;fill(160,45,29,104); ellipse(640,500,120,40);i=i+1; } void setup(){ pinMode(11,OUTPUT); Serial.begin(9600); } void loop(){ int value = analogRead(0); int tone = (value/100)%8; Serial.println(tone); for(int i=0; i<100; i++){ digitalWrite(11,HIGH); delayMicroseconds(freqs[tone]); digitalWrite(11,LOW); delayMicroseconds(freqs[tone]); } }

STORYBOARD FROM CITY OF LOST CHILDREN FILM

NICETOWN CENTER FOR URBAN RENEWAL THROUGH

A

THOROUGH

COMPREHENSIVE

DESIGN

STUDIO,

A

PROGRAM

WAS

DEVISED

IN

GROUPS AND DESIGNED THROUGHOUT A SEMESTER LONG STUDIO. AN URBAN MARKET AND LANDSCAPED

PARK

WAS

DESIGNED

FOR

THE

COMMUNITY

OF

NICETOWN,

PHILADELPHIA.

BY

INHABITING AND RENOVATING AN EXISTING VACANT WAREHOUSE ACROSS THE STREET FROM OUR GIVEN SITE, MY GROUP AND I SUCCESSFULLY CREATED A HUB FOR THE COMMUNITY. CHOSEN TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE: PHILADELPHIA, IN THEIR ANNUAL “GREEN,

“GREEN,

URBAN,

URBAN,

GLOCAL”

GLOCAL

IS

EXHIBITION

THE

CENTER

FROM

FOR

FEBRUARY

ARCHITECTURE’S

6

TO

ANNUAL

MARCH

EXHIBITION

7,

2012.

FEATURING

STUDENT WORK FROM PHILADELPHIA’S FIVE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN SCHOOLS: DREXEL UNIVERSITY, PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. THE

PARTICIPATING

DEPARTMENTS PLANNING

EACH

SCHOOLS

WITHIN

AND

SCHOOL

THEIR

LANDSCAPE

THINKS

CHOOSE

A

SELECTION

INSTITUTIONS, ARCHITECTURE.

MOST

CLEARLY

FROM THE

OF

STUDENT

ARCHITECTURE WORK

REPRESENTS

ON

WORK

AND

INTERIOR

DISPLAY

THEIR

FROM

VARIOUS

DESIGN

REPRESENTS

PEDAGOGICAL

TO

DESIGN URBAN

PROJECTS

PHILOSOPHIES.”

COLLABORATORS: SARA SCHMIDT, ELYSIA MIKKELSEN, JEFF DELLAQUILA FIFTH YEAR : ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL ‘12

THE PROGRAM

BODY: well-being through the advocacy of healthy eating and fresh foods 2,000sf MARKET - community-run market with produce and groceries supplied by regional farmers; local vending on weekends; market supplies food for in-house restaurant -produce -bakery -butcher -dairy dry goods 5,000sf RESTAURANT - Locavore eatery; ingredients supplied by market and roof garden 6,000sf ROOF DECK, GARDEN, AND GREENHOUSE - outdoor seating for Restaurant, plants for purchase, added supply for Restaurant use MIND: well-being through knowledge and community learning 1,500sf CLASSROOMS - kitchenettes and demonstration station for food preparation classes 2,000sf GATHERING SPACE - multipurpose use; performances, weekend vendors(local artisans, farmers, gardeners), gallery 1,200sf BOOKSTORE -with in-house cafe, both conduits for mind expansion and education 500sf CAFE - serving sandwiches and coffee with ingredients from Market; quieter meeting with neighbors and community members 500sf STUDY AREA - space for after-school tutoring and group studying ENVIRONMENT: well-being through safe, clean, and beautiful environment 1,500sf HARDWARE STORE - basic tools and hardware supply with tool library-rental 45,000sf DONATH PARK - Urban park with spaces for gathering, reeection, and play MISC: 5,000sf - - offices, bathrooms, mechanical

THE PROPOSAL PHASE A: RESTORATION

- renewal of urban fabric

- reclamation of existing warehouse into a

public market

- revitalizing under used space

- preserving inherent energy PHASE B : PRESERVATION

- transformation of neglected lot into urban park

- areas for rest and repose

- youth-oriented spaces for play

-community gathering

- sound and sight buffer for PennDOT

and SEPTA activity

- minimal built impact

- Philadelphia’s Green 2015 movement PHASE C : REANIMATION

- Engaging neighborhood and encouraging community involvement

- providing thoroughfare for community members living on outskirts of Nicetown boundary

- Provoke further renewal of depreciated spaces

First Floor Plan and Landscape

Second Floor Plan

Green Roof Plan

11 am Cafe

5 pm Market

5 pm Bookstore

5 pm Study Mezzanine

5 pm Cafe

Quercus quellos Willow Oak

Planting Plan

Acer saccharum Red Maple

Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood

Betula lutea Yellow Birch

Salix discolor Pussywillow

Liquidambar styraciflua Sweetgum

Betula papyrifera Paper Birch

Malus ioensis Prairie Crabapple

Sassafrass albidum Sassafrass

White Fringetree Chioanthus virginica

Fagus grandifolia American Beech

Tsuga canadensis Eastern Hemlock

CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEART : DETAIL DRAWING

Creating two diaphanous, concentric shells with contrasting

material

properties,

highlights

the

sanctity of the interior by illuminating and revealing it. This Method contradicts the practice of medieval builders who hid the interior behind masses of stone with only small inlets of light.

The stone massing

served a purpose other than concealment, of course, but there is a precedent in churches, as in mosques, to maintain the privacy of the interior space by controlling the light and creating a protected inner sanctum. Here, the architects have thrown open the church interior through the transparent structures set one inside the other: a louvered maple box within a glazed structure made from rectangular panes held in place by a gridded steel framework.

The panes diminish in size down to a grid of squares at the south-east faรงade which is almost entirely taken up by a set of giant doors. The doors open on a pivot mechanism and can be adjusted to different positions depending on the weather and on the type of celebration being conducted.

Suspension of Facade

Ventilation Flue

Suspended Ceiling with cooling mechanism

Glass Fins

Steel Member

Wood Louvers

Glass Shelves as wind stiffening for the facade

Steel Grate Exterior Floor Tiles

Wood Construction with various density laminates

PHOTOGRAPHY : SOUTH AMERICA STUDY ABROAD TRIP

I COMPLETED A SHORT STUDY ABROAD COURSE THAT BROUGHT ME TO SOUTH AMERICA IN BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA, AND COLONIA, URAGUAY. I COMPLETED A SERIES OF ARCHITECTURAL AND INTERIOR DESIGN TOURS AROUND THE CITY. THESE ARE A SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS THAT WERE TAKEN UPON THE TRIP IN BOTH ARGENTINA AND URUGUAY.

MODEL MAKING

HAND SKETCHING