Mark Benedict Agunias Fall 2021 Portfolio by markbenedict

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO MARK BENEDICT AGUNIAS

2020 - 2021

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

MARK BENEDICT LLANTO AGUNIAS mbagunias@gatech.edu

I. FIGURATION + DEEP DECORATION

VII. URBAN INTERACTION

II. FORMAL ORGANIZATION

VIII. INTRO TO DESIGN + BUILT ENVIRONMENT

III. HINMAN PAVILION

IX. MEDIA + MODELING I

IV. DRAWING GEOMETRY

X. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I

V. CONSTRUCTING GEOMETRY

XI. MEDIA + MODELING II

VI. ROOTED PRECEDENT

XII. PERSONAL WORK

CONTENTS

FIGURATION + DEEP DECORATION // STUDIO II // PARTNER: CULLEN WHELAN // CRITIC: HAYRI DORTDIVANLIOGLU // FALL 2021

In this project titled, FIGURATION + DEEP DECORATION, the line between what is considered ornament and what is considered structure is greatly blurred. The project first began with a deep dive and analysis into Celtic knotwork and its basic concepts. This research was used as a base point for the creation of custom, exploratory knots that employs the basic structure of Celtic knotwork. These knots were multiplied out into full screens, all with various levels of openings. The screens created follows a linear progression from a columnar-like structure to a grid-like structure, each with a set of variations that changes the structure of the screen. These screens were used as the foundations of the building and a set of 3D models were created to explore such iterations. Overlooking the Bay Area, the structure dubbed as the “Biomimicry Design Academy of San Francisco”, deals with multidisciplinary biomimicry design. With various studios and maker spaces, the academy is a complex space, with spaces divided and distinguished by the screen-turned-structure of the building.

Extetior Night View

Single Path

1 Lion Figure, Book of Durrow, Lindisfarne Gospel; Late 7th century, Library of Trinity Dublin College, Dublin, Ireland 2 Temptation of Christ, Book of Kells, 9th century, Library of Trinity Dublin College, Dublin, Ireland

Connection

Nodes

Linear

Knotwork B Figuration

Knotwork A Figuration

Foundation Knot

C + X + V Figures

Knot

Chain

Quilt

Connection 1

I. Connection 2

Variation 1

Variation 1’

Variation 2

FIGURATION + DEEP DECORATION

Structural Variation

Screen 1

Screen 2

Screen 3

Screen Variations

Screen 4

Screen 5

FIGURATION + DEEP DECORATION

Model 3 Model 2

I. Model 1

Program

Transportation Diagram

I. FIGURATION + DEEP DECORATION

Facade Diagram

Sun Diagram

Section cut facing west

Floors 1 through 9

FIGURATION + DEEP DECORATION

Exploded Axonometric

Section cut facing southeast

Sunset render

FIGURATION + DEEP DECORATION

Interior Views

II.

FORMAL ORGANIZATION // FOUNDATION STUDIO I // CRITIC: YOUSEF BUSHERHI // FALL 2020

Titled, FORMAL ORGANIZATION, this project involved the creation of a cubic composition through a series of additive and subtractive moves based on a specific guiding system. The final product features two different cubic compositions along with a series of isometric drawings showcasing the six steps that lead to the final form. The first system, or system A, follows a radial, grid-like system where much of the additive and subtractive moves made to the composition were based on the center of the starting cube. System B follows a clustered, gridlike system where cubes were clustered within the largest void in the cube. In system B, additive and subtractive moves could also feature a rotation. As such, the final composition of system B was created with cubes being added then rotated off vertices in an imaginary grid laid on top of the cube.

System A: Model photos

System B: Model photos

Six step series showing the process taken to create the final form of System A

Six step series showing the process taken to create the final form of System B

III.

HINMAN PAVILION

// FOUNDATION STUDIO I // CRITIC: YOUSEF BUSHERHI // FALL 2020 In this project titled, BODY, SITE, PROGRAM, AND STRUCTURE, the main task was to design a small pavilion located on Georgia Tech’s campus. In this case, the pavilion was to be located within the courtyard of the Hinman Research Building. In the beginning of the project, much of the time spent was on the creation of a singular element that could be easily repeated to form the structure itself. With the would be material of the pavilion being sheets of polypropylene, experimentation begun with cardboard in order to emulate the properties of polypropylene. From there, a final design for the element was selected and would be cut out from sheets of cardstock in order to begin the construction of the model. Here, the final design of the repeatable element is a hexagonal shape with a fold straight down the middle. As shown in the folding and cutting diagram, the repeatable element has a multitude of different variations in which it can be added to another element. This allows for the element to form the seating, roof, and supports of the pavilion. Although much of the project consisted of designing the overall appearance of the pavilion, spatial design was also well considered, specifically how one might interact with the structure and their experience from it.

Photographic collage detailing human interaction

South-facing elevation

West-facing elevation

III. HINMAN PAVILION

Model photos

Photographic collage detailing human interaction

(Left to Right) Light + wind interaction diagram of pavilion and human interaction diagram

III. HINMAN PAVILION

Folding/cutting diagram detailing the assembly system used to form the pavilion

IV.

DRAWING GEOMETRY

// STUDIO I // CRITIC: DANIELLE WILLKENS // SPRING 2020 Titled DRAWING GEOMETRY, this project focused on the creation of six different isometric forms based on an object’s view projections. Split into two parts, the first part of the project focused mainly on the creation of said isometric forms along with their view projections. With this project being mainly analog, much of the time spent on this project was to ensure certain lines held the correct line weight as well as line type. This deliberation between line weights and line type became much valuable in the second phase of the project which saw the creation of a combined geometric form. Here, two objects from the original six were selected and combined. In this case, objects two and four were rotated and combined to create a new form. View projections of the new form were also created which required a thorough understanding of line type and line weight which was used similarly in the first part of the project. In the end, DRAWING GEOMETRY was an exercise in further understanding analog drawings as well how to differentiate between different line weights and line types.

Objects 1 through 6 with view projections

Object 1

Object 2

Object 3

Object 4

Object 5

Object 6

Combined geometric form with front + back views

IV. DRAWING GEOMETRY Combined geometric form with view projections + formation diagram

CONSTRUCTING GEOMETRY // STUDIO I // CRITIC: DANIELLE WILLKENS // SPRING 2020

Titled CONSTRUCTING GEOMETRY, this project was essentially an exercise focused on developing ideas of surface versus space. Split into two phases, the project began with the creation of non-occupiable cardstock models meant to represent combined geometric forms from the DRAWING GEOMETRY project. These cardstock models would then become the basis for the second phase of the project - creating an occupiable space with less of a focus on surface and more on space itself. Through the interaction between what is void and what is solid, models from phase one of the project would go on to inform the overall layout and space created within the cardboard models of phase two. Ultimately, understanding the idea of an occupiable space as well as the narrative that informs the space became key throughout the latter half of project 2.

Section A: West-facing

Section B: South-facing

Section C: East-facing

Section D: South-facing

V. CONSTRUCTING GEOMETRY

Plan with circulation

VI.

ROOTED PRECEDENT

// STUDIO I // CRITIC: DANIELLE WILLKENS // SPRING 2020 In essence, the project titled ROOTED PRECEDENT was an exercise focused on developing research and analysis skills as well as building a better understanding of orthographic drawings and diagrammatic analysis. Divided into two parts, students first conducted deep research and analysis on vernacular housing types in America, specifically on the cottage, shotgun, and a third housing type of a student’s choosing. This research and analysis would go on to inform the second phase of the project - creating a series of orthographic drawings and diagrams based on the housing type of their choosing, which in this case, was the bungalow. The final product of ROOTED PRECEDENT was largely based on bungalows found in the neighborhood of Hanchett Residence Park in San Jose, California. The design of the house is meant to emulate the California bungalow style commonly found throughout the neighborhood as well as the state of California. Through diagrammatic analysis, the California bungalow can be easily characterized by a highly iterative form that cannot be simply defined by one form.

Isometric + Site Plan

Circulation

Orthogonal Drawings

Public Space

Symmetry

Material

Sunlight

VI.

Iterative Roof Forms

Additive & Subtractive

Structure

Iterative Forms

ROOTED PRECEDENT

Formation

VII.

URBAN INTERACTION

// STUDIO I // CRITIC: DANIELLE WILLKENS // SPRING 2020 Titled URBAN INTERACTION, this project focused on understanding site as well as usage and how it affects an overall design. Divided into two phases, students first conducted deep research and analysis on the historic district of Cabbagetown, Atlanta where the site was located. Research and analysis was focused primarily on the vernacular housing types of the neighborhood and the district’s list of guidelines that outlines permissible and prohibited design standards. This would go on to inform the second phase of the project which introduced two chosen artists to base the design of the house off and primarily consisted of process work to build towards the final design. Overall, a deep understanding of the site and its context as well as the spatial needs of the selected artists became a valuable asset in this project’s completion.

North-facing

VII.

South-facing

URBAN INTERACTION

East-facing

Orthogonal Drawings

West-facing

FAR Diagram

Clapboard Diagram

Allowable Setback Diagram

VIII.

INTRO TO DESIGN + BUILT ENVIRONMENT // ARCH 1060 // PROF. RYAN ROARK // FALL 2020

Titled INTRO TO DESIGN + BUILT ENVIRONMENT, this class led by professor Ryan Roark saw the exploration of various design concepts within architecture. The project displayed here explored the design concepts of decomposition and dialogue. Images of a chosen precedent building - here, Walden 7 - were first “decomposed” into a set of component pieces. These pieces were then used to create new compositions, exploring different means of creating relationships or dialogues between parts.

Composition 1

Connection

Composition 2

IX.

MEDIA + MODELING I

// ARCH 1020 // PROF. HARRIS DIMITROPOULOS // SPRING 2021 Led by professor Harris Dimitropoulos, MEDIA + MODELING I introduced basic concepts and functions within the 3D modeling software - Rhino. The project displayed here was the final and acted as a conglomeration of different concepts learned throughout the class. The project involved the creation of a 3D model abstracted from a series of drawings from Studio Libeskind, titled Micromegas. A series of renders were then created. Mainly inspired by the abstract paintings of Al Held, the renders are colorful and eye-catching. The color and glossiness of the different shapes was created through the application of different materials to shapes in the 3D model. 3D Lighting was also considered in the creation of these renders.

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I // ARCH 2211 // PROF. CHARLES RUDOLPH // FALL 2021

In this class titled, CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I, led by professor Charles Rudolph, the concepts of building construction and technology are explored. The project displayed here deals with concepts involving monolithic construction and the material properties of concrete. The project mainly involved the design and construction of a formwork that would be used to create a plaster model. The formwork was created with boards of foamcore and sealed up with layers of duct tape. Plaster was poured into the form and the model shown was created. A variety of factors were greatly considered with this project, ranging from time to set, to air bubbles, and to the structural integrity of the model when completed.

Model Photos

Top View

Plan

Formwork Orthogonal Drawings

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I

Model Photos

Plan

Side Elevation

Front Elevation

Front + Back Iso Views

XI.

MEDIA + MODELING II

// ARCH 2020 // PROF. DANIEL BAERLECKEN // FALL 2021 Led by professor Daniel Baerlecken, MEDIA + MODELING II takes the concepts learned within Rhino 3D in MEDIA + MODELING I and builds upon it with the use of Grasshopper, a visual programming language. The use of Grasshopper aids in the creation of parametric models and other visuals involving algorithm. The project displayed here involved the creation of a roof structure using the Rhino and Grasshopper software. The structure was created by creating a set of curves and altering a number of points within the curve via a number of actions through Grasshopper. Actions included raising the height of the structure, increasing the number of connecting points between curves, and increasing/decreasing the width. The roof module was then repeated in order to create the structure shown.

XII.

PERSONAL WORK Outside of my work in architecture, I like to delve in various styles of photography. These styles can range from architecture photography to street photography and to portrait photography. With photography, I find myself using various mediums, mainly digital and 35mm film. To the immediate right is a photo I took during a Black Lives Matter march in Augusta, GA - where I currently live. I found myself in the middle of the march and captured this image of a speaker and a young man - fist up in solidarity. Their faces are blacked out to protect their identity. The other two photos were taken on a trip to New York City. I find that the use of 35mm can bring out the most exquisite colors in a photo. This rings true here with the sun hitting the Washington Square Park, and the dark silhouette of the Vessel.

The Vessel 35mm Kodak Porta New York, NY 2020

Black Lives Matter March DSLR Augusta, GA 2020

Washington Square Park 35mm Kodak Portra New York, NY 2020

MARK BENEDICT LLANTO AGUNIAS mbagunias@gatech.edu

MARK BENEDICT AGUNIAS

FALL 2021

GEORGIA TECH ARCHITECTURE