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3 C ommunity A rt C enter providing education and community outreach through the arts 4 S culpturecreating G arden an interactive sculpture out of reclaimed materials 5 G alleryrestoring R estoration a historic building with a contemporary aesthetic 6 L ight P ath combining wayfinding and lighting into a single entity 7 T ownhouse D esign designing a multigenerational home for aging in place O ffice 11 O ptometry infusing a healthcare and retail experience with surrealist ideals H otel 15 B outiquereinvisioning hospitality programming to reflect historic epochs 19 F ine A rtmultidisciplinary design from undergraduate studio art hotography 21 T ravel Pphotography from international study abroad
Community Art Center providing education and community outreach through the arts ◄MODEL The two parts of the building are used for art studio and classroom space, each with access to green space. ◄FINISHES A combination of warm and cool tones and surfaces are used throughout. ▼SKETCHES The site was evenly divided between building space and green space. ▼EARTH MOUND An urban site required landscaping to block sight lines between the sidewalk and exterior studio space.
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sculpture garden creating an interactive sculpture out of reclaimed materials ◄MAP The proposed site, marked in yellow, at Storm King , New York.◄SITE PLAN The site consists of lit paths, the sculpture and benches. ►FINISHES Recycled glass and copper continually patina and interact with the natural light and environment.▼RENDERING The hillside provides a dynamic setting for visitor interaction.
Gallery Restoration restoring a historic building with a contemporary aesthetic ◄GALLERY Working as a small firm, the class was challenged to renovate a historic building into a contemporary art gallery ▼ENTRY The space needed to be open and versatile with mobile art partitions and tracks. ▼OFFICE An unobstructed view from the private office to the front door allows for a more connected space Model by Danielle Zimmerman, Rendering by Lauren Everett
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Lightcombining Path wayfinding and lighting into a single entity
Wall Elev
â–˛LIGHTING DETAIL A LED lighting cove is placed beyond curved walls to integrate ambient lighting and way finding. â–şRENDERING The light path meanders down the length of halls and around corners to guide visitors.
Concept Rendering
townhouse design designing a multi-generational home for aging in place
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▲LIVING SPACE The entry of the townhouse is defined by built-in casework and kitchen looking onto the courtyard. ►FIRST FLOOR The first floor consists of a living/dining area, the kitchen, an accessible suite and laundry room. ◄FINISHES Warm durable finishes are used to create a welcoming feeling.
translucency
opacity
transparency
obvious lucid
ephemeral
understanding
encompassing
layers universal
complex gossamer
balance
diaphanous guaze - like
symmetry
proportion equality
counterbalance scale
▲DETAIL By integrating the casework in to the ceiling, the space becomes more holistic and anchored. ▲CONCEPT A word web defined the concepts of the spaces: transparency and balance. These ideas form through space planning, finishes, and lighting. ►CASEWORK Built-in casework was used to save space and increase the accessibility of the space while still allowing for defined living and dining areas.
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▲BEDROOM Built-in closets are designed used to save space with recessed niches for bedside storage ►SECOND FLOOR The second floor houses the master bathroom with en suite bathroom and a home office. ◄FINISHES Luxurious finishes are used to make a small space feel larger.
►SECTION The staircase extends all the way to a roof garden. A glass wall running the length, paired with clerestory windows increases natural light. ►DETAIL The glass stair would be anchored to the roof with gasket lined L-channels. ▼FINISHES A combination of modern and rustic finishes create a multidimensional space. ▼BATHROOM Glass partitions are used to keep the space open but allow for privacy. Shelving across the window creates more storage.
optometry office infusing a healthcare and retail experience with surrealist ideals
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â—„Parti Model Derived from the uncontrollable pull and wandering feeling of dreams, the main wall separating the space was based on an initial parti model. This datum influences circulation paths and the remaining user experience. â–źDiagrams Focus was placed on flowing circulation paths and lighting zones that influence public and private separation as well as influence movement throughout the space and the overall surreal experience.
Integral Lighting
â–˛PUBLIC SPACE Curved bulkheads guide visitors through the space. Colored and textured accent walls create unique display opportunities and visual interest. â–şSALES STATIONS Custom curved white acrylic sales stations create niches for trying on glasses and doing paperwork while also providing ambient illumination.
Molded Acrylic
Sales Desk
◄Displays Curved, frosted panels are used to create a landscape of displays in the center of the store. The translucency of the partitions allows for natural light to be cast further into the space.
▼Interior elevation Varying height displays allow for accessibility and a children’s area within one continuous design. Perforated metal ceiling panels further define the retail portion of the store.
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â–şFINISHES Monochromatic, industrial finishes are paired with vibrant contrasting colors to create a modern space. â–źDISPLAYS The display and waiting area combine to create smaller, private zones as well as multiple paths through the space, mimicking the initial parti.
boutique hotel reinvisioning hospitality programming to reflect historic epochs ▼Timeline An initial study of Pittsburgh’s industrial history created an interest in historical epochs which became the overarching concept for the hotel.◄▼Lobby The lobby off of a pedestrian way could also hold small community events. The ceiling fins create more intimate seating areas.
Lawrenceville is one Pittsburgh’s trendiest area with 40 restaurants 30 galleries 32 businesses 28 local retail locations 16 non-profits and 6 entertainment venues
your focus. your experience.your perspective.
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The Allegheny Arsenal opened and was the center of munitions production for the Union Army furthering Lawrenceville’s manufactering history
George Washington crossed the Allegheny at Herrs Island to meet with Queen Alquippa, an ally in the French & Indian war
Lawrenceville was established by the father of American composer Stephen Foster
Lawrenceville and surrounding area had been inhabited for 19,000 years
Prehistory - 1753
Iroquious tribes used fur trade to gain power in the region
First coal mine opened
1762
1814
Other industry included iron smelting, lumber milling, boat making and army equipment, train cars, and steamboat manufacturing
1814 - 1860
The Civil War boosted the economy creating “the Steel City”,a boom that lasted until the end of WWII Lawrenceville housed many of the factories, shaping the neighborhood Pittsburgh Brewing Company opened in Lawrenceville and remains open today
Pittsburgh’s industry was a pivotal part of the “Arsenal of Democracy” during World War II
The manufacturing of glass products provided almost as much economy as steel
Removing factories and industry from Lawrenceville caused economic decline
Alcoa opened a smelting plant on Smallman Street below Lawrencville
1800’s - 1940
Saint Francis Hospital closed after 137 years
1940’s
1950-1970
Arsenal Park was recognized by the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
Pittsburgh hosts the G20
Population and job loss continued
1970s-1980s
President Obama visits NREC, noting Pittsburgh at the forefront of technology and robotics
UPMC built their new Children’s Hospital in Lawrenceville employing over three thousand people
The National Robotics Engineering Center opened, bringing technology to the forefront of Lawrencville’s industry
The Arsenal explosion killed about 80 workers; today it is the site of Arsenal Park
1861 1862 1888 1860 - 1940
In the wake of the steel industry, Pittsburgh experienced an industrial renaissance, shifting the economy from production to education, healthcare, and technology
The 16:62 Design Zone initiative was launched to promote the growth of design-related businesses Lawrenceville
The NYT called Butler Street a “go-todestination”
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Abstracted historic epoch
▲diagrams Diagrams show the process of abstracting epochs. Applying this to a typical hotel program resulted in turning the program horizonally.▲►Restaurant A second floor, farm to table restaurant is accented by birch arches which make the space feel both comfortable and exclusive.
Traditional hotel program
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New hotel program
▼SECTION►FLOORPLANS Each zone (public, support, rooms, and suites) are divided into vertical sections based on the new hotel program.▲Rooms Guest rooms repeat design elements from the public spaces such as dropped ceilings in circulation spaces and asymetrical ceiling planes.
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▼DIAGRAM Sketches show other ways the hotel could have been divided into epoch shifts. ►STREET VIEW The second floor restaurant enclosure is most vivid from street level. ▼DETAIL A detail showing the birch enclosure anchored to the floor and ceiling.
Fine multidisciplinary ARt undergraduate studio art
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▲Glass BOXES Each box was created to represent a moment, both positive and negative, within the artist’s life. The small nature of the object makes each moment precious while the surface and interior decoration alludes to the event.▲DRAWING A detail drawing from a woodwork study taken at St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh. ▲CARVED BOWL Layers of opaque and translucent colors cast shadows from the carved patterns inspired by water and its natural movements.
â–˛DRAWING A pen and ink drawing of a sphere placed within a framed cube shows both technical penmanship as well as composition of objects, and light and shadows.â–˛GLASS BOXES Each box can be displayed as an individual or as a set. Different combinations of pieces take on different meanings, much like words in a sentence. Individuals viewing the boxes also deduce their own meaning and connections to each piece.
travel photography photography from opportunities to study abroad
◄Bali Man in trance.
◄Agra A pilgrim.
▼Bali Watching funeral pyre.
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▲Agra Reflection of the Taj Mahal.
►Kathmandu Young soldiers.
►bodhgaya Prayer flags.