W L PORTFOLIO VIRGINIA TECH, INTERIOR DESIGN FALL 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SHAPING SPACES
SPACE AND CEREMONY
SKETCHES
T h e p u r p o s e o f t h i s p ro j e c t w a s to s h o w t h e co n n e c t i o n b e t w e e n s h a p e s a n d s p a c e s b y re p e a t i n g t h e s a m e s h a p e i n a p ro p o r t i o n e d w a y . I n a n L s h a p e , ev e r y f l o o r / s p a c e i s co n n e c t e d . T h e fo u r f i r s t s p a c e s h a v e t h e s a m e s h a p e , w h i l e t h e f i f t h i n t e g ra t e s t h e m to g e t h e r . I b a s e d t h i s i d e a o n t h e s i m p l e co n c e p t o f s t a i r s , a n d h o w t h i s s t r u c tu re i s u s e d a s a t ra n s i t i o n f ro m a s p a c e to a n o t h e r , h o w ev e r , c h a n g i n g e l eva t i o n a n d d i re c t i o n , t a k i n g a d va n t a g e o f t h e co m p l e t e s p a c e . T h e fo re , t h i s co m p o s i t i o n fo c u s e d o n b e n e f i t i n g t h e s p a c e i n a l l a s p e c t s b y i t s h a p e a n d co l o r s c h e m e , to b e a b l e to co r re l a t e w i t h e a c h o t h e r , a n d to i t s u s e r s to e n j o y t h e s u r ro u n d i n g s a s a w h o l e .
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HAPING PACES
The final cube is composed with four floors,
each of them a space, and
an opened roof with columns that connects them all, the fifth space. I integrated all the concepts studied from the previous models, being hierarchy, movement, balance, order and realism. The space is meant to be used by real people and to move away from the abstract idea a little bit. The lower floor should let the user visualize the top floor, and vice-versa. After all, the whole spaces connected assimilate the idea of stairs, and look like one.
Before the final model, I designed six boxes. Each of them had the purpose to show progression and
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connection between the five spaces, however, in different contexts.
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The research included the use of diagrams, orthographic drawings, cross sections and color studies. It allowed the introduction of design principles and concepts into the work.
PROGRESSION
ORTHOGRAPHIC DRAWINGS
CROSS SECTIONS
COLOR STUDY
Cross Section
CROSS SECTION Scale: 3/16” - 1’-0”
FLOOR PLAN
FINAL CUBE
PERSPECTIVES
PICTURES
An experience to reflect. A moment to appreciate nature. A balance between past and f u t u r e , c i t y a n d n a t u r e , m a t e r i a l a n d co l o r .
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PACE AN D
EREMONY
This research contributed on exemplifying how the design of a building can interact directly with its site. The project of Beijing Green Visiton Center demonstrates different methods of this inte-
BEIJING GREEN design is already integrating with the park site. VISITOR CENTER raction, for example, using sustainable sources
for energy and heating, besides the fact that its
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BRAZILIAN REVEILLON
The Brazilian Reveillon evokes three main moments: reflection of the past, hope for the future; moment of social gathering; contact with nature as a blessing. The event is mostly celebrated on the coast. Some rituals of eating specific dishes, jumping seven waves on the ocean at midnight, and throwing flowers on the sea mark how it has been influenced by different cultures and religions. At last, it is celebrated with the presence of family and friends. The event is about a reflection of the past to hope for a better future. This project will focus on the human reflection by the use of material and color, to evoke the feeling of transition.
PRECEDENT RESEARCH
JDS Architects
INTERACTION
SUSTAINABILITY
ORGANIC
REFLECTION
TRANSITION
NATURE
THE RITUAL
The pavilion has a 7-sided polygon shape. I chose this shape to refer to the ritual of jumping seven waves at midnight. The whole pattern on the ground is turned seven-sided polygons, to keep a flow while traveling through it. This is performed to wish good furtune for the new year. This ritual was influenced by the Afro-brazilian culture that is very influential during the Reveillon.
It has a glass structure, so the viewer when inside, is able to see the whole reflection of the city around it, but to also see him/herself. Inside, there is a water font related to the close contact to water, and to pay tributes for the Afro-brazilian ocean goddess, Yemanjá, also part of the Brazilian ritual.
The strucure has its height turning as well. Each corner of the 7 sides has a different height, giving the feeling of “turning” and let-
The site chosen was Millenium Park in Chicago, IL. As the ritual is
ting the viewer observe his/hers surroundings in different perspec-
mostly celebrated by the water, Millenium Park fit well with the
tives. It starts from 8 ft and goes until 20 ft. at its highest corner.
idea as it is close to Lake Michigan. As seen from the top view, the placement of each room and the pattern on the pavilion area have specific meanings. For example, the pavillion faces the lake. The rooms were all placed in the back of the building, to respect
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the privacy and the use of each of them. Also, to not interfere in the exhibition area and cause distraction to the visitors. The exhibition area furniture was placed with this pattern to refer to the concept of reflection, and to allow the visitor to travel through out the whole area, until reaching the entrance to the pavillion.
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SITE
FLOORPLAN
THE PAVILION
The interior elevation shows the feature wall, which is placed behind the reception desk. It has the format to separate the reception from the exhibition area, however, leaving an area for the visitors to flow properly. It still refers to the concept of reflection, once the sides are symmetric. It has a “wavy� movement to relate to the ritual that is placed by the water, and has blue glass for the same reason, besides leaving a discrete way to view the exhibition area.
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PAVILION PERSPECTIVE
INTERIOR ELEVATION
WHITE MARBLE 0042
CRUMPLED PLASTIC 0030
COLOR #99CCCC
GRAY PIPES 0028
DISTORTED GLASS 0028
WOOD PLANKS CLEAN 0061
GLASS WINDOWS OTHER 0019
SMALL BRICK PAINTED 0119
METAL PLATES BARE 0058
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RECEPTION AREA
FURNITURE SELECTION
MATERIAL AND COLOR PALETTE
CROSS SECTION
Every week, we had to do sketches about a different topic. As I am still familiarizing with free-hand sketching, I attempted to approach the subjects in different forms of sketching, specially working straight from pen. Some of the discoveries were the use of different line weights to transmit depth and light, and . Also this helped me to have more control when free-hand drawing in spaces other than my desk.
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KETCHES
PEOPLE
MINIATURE
CLUTTER
OLD MASTERS
INTENTIONAL DOODLING
PERSPECTIVE
ALTERED STATES
GARLIC
TEXTURES
PASSAGEWAYS
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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN CLASS OF 2019 FALL 2016
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN CLASS OF 2019 FALL 2016
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