PORTFOLIO Kristen Young
Kristen Young Architectual Portfolio Selected works (2011-2016)
824 Hilgard Ave Los Angeles, California 808.282.1796 kristeny@ucla.edu
CONTENTS Project Divergence
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South Hill Street Library
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Thomas Square
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Kawiloa Design/Build
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Linking the Masters
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Human Scale
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Clone
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Hand Drawing
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Mix Media
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PROJECT DIVERGENCE Fall 2014
Project divergence in Seocheon, looks at order versus disorder, fragmentation versus unity and utilizes a methodology between these relationships to create space. Divergence means tending to be different or developing in a different direction. Like most architectural projects, the space was influenced by the history of the area. However, it diverges by challenging traditional spaces, programing and relationship to context.
Seocheon, South Korea
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The Seocheon area has an older history compared to other parts of Seoul and recently it has been undergoing a revitalization. The buildings in the area are being restored, rebuilt and reoccupied. My proposal seeks to create architecture through superimposition. It argues that spaces can be made through the layering of the city.
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Information Layers
Intersection Layers
changdeok wall roo
changdeok wall roofline
gyeongbok palace
third line of n/s grid
third line of n/s grid
negative space of p
changdeok palace north/ south grid
gyeongbok palace
negative space of palaces
gyeongbok pavilion
changdeok palace north/ south grid gyeongbok pavilions palace axis
Two historical sites in the area of Seocheon are Gyeongbok palace and Cheongdeok palace. The site plan of these two palaces were overlaid onto the site and its surroundings. Along with these two site plans a North/South grid was also superimposed. Various elements were then overlaid where intersections occurred.
palace axis
gyeongbok roof lines
gyeongbok roof lin
Building Components Intersection layers helped develop where building components occurred. For example the rooftops of Cheongdeok palace became concrete slabs and where the North/South grid intersected these slabs, I-beams emerged to support glass roofs. The combination of these intersections created spaces and the spaces together became my design.
concrete roof
steel posts/trusses
i-beams
glass roof
roof structure
concrete walls
wood frame
ramp/ stairs
concrete slab
Integrated Spaces Traditional design tries to seamlessly incorporate program and architecture. But as seen by example, it is not necessary to do so. Old buildings in Seocheon are re-purposed and have become cafes, shops, studios and galleries. The initial program intent of these historical buildings have been altered to fit modern uses. The spaces allow for adaptation and multi-function. Users can build upon the space to fit their own needs. One area turned into a cafĂŠ, while the other a garden space used to sell flowers. The building components designed on the site are the skeletal structure. It asks to be changed and transformed, much like Seocheon has evolved over time.
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TO P - D O W N , B O T TO M - U P, M I D D L E O U T Spring 2016
The paradigms of the topdown architect led design versus the bottom-up, do it yourself design are well established. Through the exploration of Kahn’s brick and concrete structures our project aims to identify a territory for “middleout” design strategies that problematize the boundaries between the Architect and laborer.
The Indian Institute of Management
Brick and Concrete The Indian Institute of Management, built in 1962 and located in Ahmedabad, India. It is primarily a Brick and Concrete structure which is deployed at multiple scales to produce the buildings of the main campus, library, classrooms, offices and dormitory buildings. Brick and concrete remain the fundamental material for the construction of the complex and interact in an interdependent way through the project making it possible for Kahn to achieve his formal ambitions within a context of limited oversight and control.
Brick Geometry and Proportion
33°
2X Y
X
Modular brick unit
Compressive Forces
ES
VARI
90°
Typical Brick and Concrete - Arch and Tie composite system * h, i, j, k are integers
Load from above Compression Tension Load transfer vertically down
Load from above Load from above Compression Compression Tension Tension
Load transfer vertically Load transfer vertically down down
jY
kY
hX
iX
5Y 17.5"
3X 14 "
12Y 42"
32X 12'
Dormitory Elevation/ Building Wrapper
The Screen
4 1/ 4"
9"
INFILL
In fi l l
Used to enclose space
3'-0 1/ 4"
+ FRAME
Ar ch
Supports infill
+ Ti e
TIE 1'-1 3/ 4"
SCREEN
Restraining member for brick
Manipulation of The
79.2 ยบ
47.1 ยบ
28.8 ยบ
New Tie Design
13.4 ยบ
New Screen Outcomes
While the aggregation of bricks may lend itself to a bottom up approach to building, Kahn’s brick and tie relationship at the IIM can be understood as a top-down design method, where the individual bricks are deployed towards a predetermined scheme. Taking the top-down v. bottom up paradigms as two extremes in a story that can be told through brick and concrete, our approach looks towards a middle-out solution. This middle-out solution seeks to provide variation and differentiation within a limited yet flexible set of outcomes, allowing for a multiplicity of design solutions to take place outside of the architect’s purview. The four designed angles of the tie create distinct arches that vary in height. All of the angles and heights are dictated by the unit of the brick. Each angle can be deployed by rotating the tie end to the desired angle.
Tie Intersection Outcomes
Tie Detail
5/8” Steel Threaded Rod
Flat Aluminum Washer
Steel Spacer
5/8” Aluminum Nut
2” 6”
3” Steel Cable 3” Aluminum Nut Flat Aluminum Washer
Implement of New Screen De This moment is an example of a 3 wedge connection. There is a 90 degree and a 120 degree turn between the screens. In this particular model, screen A performs as a railing screen while B and C provide larger apertures for walkways and windows. Each of those screens are completed with its other half of the tie. Screen B uses different angles on the tie to create a more dynamic space with sectional movements in elevation and floor heights.
Steel Cable Tie Concrete Tie End Wedge
A
30 ยบ
B
C
90 ยบ 60 ยบ
Zoom In
A
B
C
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S O U T H H I L L S T R E E T L I B R A RY Winter 2016
Located on the corner of South Hill and West 4th street, we were asked to design a branch library. With influences from found objects, my design for the South Hill street library found form from the intersection of varying objects. By pre assigning programs to fit the form of each individual object, the process of intersecting resulted in resolving the meeting of both forms and programs.
Concrete Structural Facade Concrete Structural Walls
Concrete Floor Slabs Concrete Columns Ramps
Glass Concrete Floor Slabs
Concept Diagram
Glass Concept Diagram Concept Diagram
Concept Diagram
Concept Diagram
Steel Columns
Core Popular Collection Main Collection
Stone Panel
Childrens Collection
Concrete Panel
Main Collection Office Space
First Floor Plan
Dgn
Section Cut A 1/8” = 1’
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THOMAS SQUARE Fall 2013
Concept The concept for the park derived from the native Hawaiian plant, Kalo. It is used in various ways by the native Hawaiian people and has been an important resource in the Hawaiian culture. The plant is broken down into three parts, the root (kalo), the stem (ha) and the leaves (lau). Similarly the park is broken down into three parts the center represents the root or the heart, which holds the park together. The path ways become the stems connecting the root to the various parts of the park. Lastly, the leaves are represented by the three main areas of the park.
Leaves (Lau)
Stem (Ha)
Root (Kalo)
Park Components
Each of the various components of the park contribute to the users experience. The pathways at the northern end of the park act as seating for various events. While the other pathways guide users to important event areas. Planters add additional seating and trellis’ and trees provide shade. 0’
25’
50’
100’
200’
Container Diagram
Hawaii ships more than 90 percent of its goods, therefore, the island has an abundance of shipping containers. The shipping container can be used as an inexpensive basic building block. It is easily transported, can withstand incredible stresses and can be used for both temporary and permanent structures. Not only would the container be highly cost efficient but would be easy to maintain. Though the general form and appearance of the container could be modified, my design tried to keep the container similar to its original form. This allows the general public to appreciate and be educated in the positive transformation of a sustainable design.
corrugated plastic corrugated steel
wood trellis
wood shelves counters
glass window
corrugated steel
concrete slab
Container Section Cut
Container Plan
0’ 1’ 2’
4’
8’
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K AW I L O A D E S I G N / B U I L D Spring 2014
Concept For the challenge of designing a rain shelter, we thought it necessary first to consider the meaning of shelter. Shelter is commonly understood to be a place giving protection from danger, but in the Hawaiian language, the word for shelter, Wahi Lulu, can also be interpreted as Place of Calmness. With our design, we sought to create a place that not only acts to protects its users from the weather, but also to embrace the beauty of it. The roof structure is designed to shed rainwater onto the vegetated rock wall to remind the users that although we may need protection from the rain, we cannot forget that it is the source of life. Responsibilities: Design, Renderings, Boards Layout
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Pavilion Components The construction process of the design incorporates simple wood framing techniques and standard slab-ongrade foundation. The vegetated rock wall follows typical gabian wall construction. Corrugated steel panels will be bolted onto the wood trusses as well as suspended by steel rods. The overall process is simple and could be managed by any contracting group.
gabion wall
corrugated steel
bamboo reeds wood structure
tension rods
seating
concrete slab
Rain Diagram Our pavilion makes use of expansive overhangs to shield from both sun and rain. The open plan allows for air to flow freely through the space, maintaining a comfortable environment. Seating is placed to orient the users towards the windmills for convenience of presentation viewing.
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LINKING THE MASTERS Spring 2013
The Material Black chip board and zip ties were used for the intervention.
The Diagonal Zip ties were used to create a contrasting diagonal grid that intervened through the buildings.
In this project, designs were based off of three past architects. From researching their buildings and design processes, we “learned from the masters�. Our design included the merging of the three architects and creating our own intervention to link the different design styles together.
Rudolph Rudolph has the ability to play with proportion, repetition and composition. This model tries to pull some of these techniques. Built with computer parts and staples, the meticulous layering mimics Rudolph’s designs.
Mies Van Der Rohe Mies’ intervention was influenced by Crown Hall, Illinois Institute of Technology. By incorporating the diagonals, Mies’ simplicity remained, while the theme of the new intervention tied the design to the rest of the composition.
Kahn Kahn’s buildings have a consistent monumental feel them. His work uses simple but heavy geometric forms. His model incorporated these design features.
My Own This model is the linking point of the intervention. By using parts from each of the three masters, a combination of all four designers are featured.
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CLONE Fall 2011
Each individual is unique and by understanding our own form, we begin to understand other forms. The 1:1 scale recreation of the body, allows repetition and sections to describe its composition. Using the life sized clone as a “site�, strips of bass wood and zip ties respond by creating a organic composition in the focal point of the clone.
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H A N D D R AW I N G Sketching and Drawing
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MIX MEDIA
Photography/ Charcoal/ Pastels