Orean A Joseph Architectural Portfolio
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Twin Cities Harbor
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The Curatio Center
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Building Performance Analysis
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Niles Water Street Block
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The Peoples Market
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The Krasl Art Center
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A House for East Hill Grand Rapids
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Sketches
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About Me My name is Orean Joseph and this is a collection of some of my work. In architecture I enjoy working with my hands and using a design approach to solve problems. I have always had a yearning to know how different components and materials can be put together to create a building, structure or place. Through my designs and solutions, I seek to come up with creative and practical resolves to problems. I aim to create a relationship between the people using the building, structure, or facility that I propose in designs. Through connections and relationships between building and environment on a human scale, make way for a functional, appealing and memorable experience.
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600 Acre Study Area
Concept View of Courthouse Area
Concept View of Twin Cities Harbor
Concept View of Marina Island Redevelopment & Dock 63 Commercial Port
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Twin Cities Harbor The Twin Cities Harbor Study shows how the harbor can shape an attractive gateway for the cities of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph. In displaying how the harbor can be an asset to Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, it depicts how the harbor can support human and environmental health, while utilizing development concepts that are economically sustainable. The concepts shown in the 600 acre study area, are a collaborative effort undertaken by the Fall 2015 Urban Design Studio and various professional sub-consultants. Design solutions and findings are as a result of a four month period of research and planning geared towards providing a sustainable, uplifting and invigorating vision for Benton Harbor and St. Joseph.
Concept View of Main Street Benton Harbor
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Based on records provided by Peter Dock 63 ords Peter provided byDock Peter 63 Berghoff, DockBerghoff, 63Dock 63 d on records provided by Peter In an effort to facilitate a more sustainable and thriving port, a viable option of port consolidation was proposed. This option provided more predictable river depths, dock site expansion which would allow for a greater volume of freight, and a more working port town environment. Niles
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Downtown St. Joseph
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Upton Arboretum
New Seawall
Concept View of consolidated port seen from M.63 Blossomland Bridge
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WOULD INCREASE FREIGHT 18%
Art on Silos
Dock site development
Piles as Art
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Walk-ability
Building-toBuilding
The 600 acre study area was strategically Curb-to-Curb
Street width (FEET)
Impact Speed (MPH)
35 MPH Kills
The impact of an average adult pedestrian on an automobile moving at 35 MPH results in an Accident Injury Severity that is indexed at 6 which is fatal. For elderly people that average is reached at 25MPH
Average Speed (MPH)
Wide Street Injure The number of injury accidents measurably increases as streets become wider. On average, there is a 485% increase injury in accidents when comparing a 24 ft street width with a 36 ft street width
Every foot Matters
The Curb-to-Curb width of streets has a direct impact on average operational speeds, but even the width of the street space from building face to building face is a significant factor in driving behavior.
divided into sections of 1/4 mile radii which roughly represent a five minute walk.
Traffic Speed (MPH)
As walkable as this area may seem, the
Slow Speed
current design of the urban environment is
Counter-intuitively, slow operating speeds actually increase traffic capacity- more vehicles per hour per lane. Roundabouts and slow operating speeds can help traffic to flow more smoothly.
disconnected and unsafe for pedestrians. The study also revealed how bike-able the area could be, but is currently unable to attain its full potential due to the uncomfortable and unsafe environment that presently exists. In an effort to create a more pedestrian friendly environment the aim was slow the speed of traffic to 25mph and lower. The
Slow Operating Speeds on Main Street
Urban Frontage
Street Trees
proposed solution could be accomplished through the implementation of roundabouts which slow traffic speeds, and help traffic to flow more smoothly. On street parking and bike lanes which would help to decrease the
Whirlpool Building Blade Sign
Downtown St. Joseph Sidewalk Seating
amount of driving lanes, along with a rumble strip turning lane. In addition street trees to create a barrier between on-street parking and pedestrians. Finally improved urban
Rumble Strip Turning Lane
frontage (buildings and frequent entrances
Main Street
should front streets at all times) to create a
Pervious Pavement
Concept view of Main street Benton Harbor looking West
Bike Lanes
On-Street Parking
vibrant street.
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The Curatio Center Located in Downtown Grand Rapids approximately five blocks south of the medical mile, the Curatio outpatient therapy center will serve as a social condenser and a hub for both the residential and commercial area. Bringing together and uniting the community on a whole in an effort to establish a positive relationship between family and friends, contributing to the social, emotional, and physical dimensions of wellness.
View overlooking lobby
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Source of Strength, Sustaining Health The members of the team at the Curatio center will seek to develop a wholehearted approach and solution to form more healthy and active lifestyles which will in turn lead to optimum health. Designed with this in mind and centered on renewal and healing, Curatio aims to provide quality and caring, healing and recuperating options. Promoting healthy living and providing consultation, treatment and resources in order to facilitate adept, therapeutic and holistic healthcare geared towards restoring, strengthening and maintaining a better you.
Fulton Street
Exercise Gym
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The Process The process of designing The Curatio Art Center was centered around integrative design. The aim was to create a building that was practical, functional and aesthetically pleasing. The premise principles and patterns along with, zoning and code restrictions determined the outcome of the final design.
3D Context Massing
The conceptual stage of the project studying how uses and other patterns and principles shape the form of the building. Attempting to find the most advantageous solution when functions and patters are combined.
Conceptual study of the combination of the tower and base of the building to achieve a functional, contextually aware and aesthetically pleasing building form.
Major functions such as retail, recreation and the center of integrative medicine and other public functions are located in the base of the building where they take advantage of real estate and provide ease of access
Egress and circulation diagram displaying travel paths and egress throughout the various functions of the building
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A further study of materials and creating a street frontage that is appealing and inviting to residents and members of the public.
Final stages of the materials and composition of the building
Views Rotational direction The rotating form of the tower w for each unit to have uninterrupted scenic views
Applying the envelope of the building and dealing with layouts of materials.
Curatio Center
Orean Joseph
A look at the completed composition, how it relates to the street and fits into its surroundings
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Therapy, Renewal and Healing
Apartment units
The task of achieving optimum health, regaining strength and attaining full mobility and range of motion is often a steady, yet challenging and slow recovery process. This is not solely a mental task but a holistic effort of will power, a test of physical ability and determination, and the choice to improve, nourish and sustain our wellbeing. This outpatient therapy center will operate on a principle of integrative medicine,
Multi-use Sports Courts
a concept geared towards first nurturing and preserving a state of optimal health, in order to reduce or prevent the need for alleviating symptoms or treating a specific condition. In accordance if called for, will adeptly treat and restore to full health the existing condition. Center for Integrative Medicine
Multi-use Sports Courts
Outpatient Therapy Center
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Connection to The Outdoors The rotating form of the residential tower and curtain wall system spanning floor to ceiling on each level, allow for each of the 78 apartment units to have uninterrupted panoramic scenic views of both downtown and residential Grand Rapids.
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Details
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Partial Elevation and Section
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Building Performance Analysis Health Center With the use of Auto-desk Revit, Green-building Studio, and Flow design along with other sustainable based concepts and principles the BPA Certificate program is designed to give you the skills required to help drive an industry wide transition to performance based sustainable design
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Energy Literacy and Building loads
Design Goals For High Performance Buildings Buildings are designed for People and those people are trying to accomplish a task whether it be raising a family, running an office or manufacturing a product. The building needs to keep people comfortable, efficient healthy and safe as they set about their task.
23 Wind and Airflow Analysis Wind speed varies with height and terrain, as elevation increases so does wind speed. As terrain becomes rougher the rate at which wind speed increases slows. This means that the wind speed in an open rural environment will increase with height much more quickly that the wind speed in a dense urban center.
Annual Wind Rose (Speed Distribution)
Annual Wind Rose (Frequency Distribution)
Daylighting Strategies and Analysis
The illuminance renderings show the value of useful light falling on critical surfaces such as desk, walls and walking areas.
24 Design Goals for High Performance Buildings Buildings are designed for people and those people are trying to accomplish a task whether it be raising a family, running an office or manufacturing a product. The building needs to keep people comfortable, efficient healthy and safe as hey set about their task.
Thermal Comfort
Air Quality
Visual Comfort
Acoustic Comfort
Occupant Comfort Green design seeks to create buildings that keep people comfortable while minimizing negative environmental impacts. This is accomplished by the following:
Energy Systems
Material Use
Water Use
25 Large overhangs control and defuse natural illumination which improves daylighting and reduces building heat peak gain and reduces cooling requirements
Shading protecting against direct sunlight and excessive heat gain
Trees effectively placed around buildings can decrease air conditioner needs by 30% and can preserve 20-50% in power used for heating
Resource Use & Buildings Buildings use energy, materials, water and land to create the right environments for its occupants. The cost money and all have an environmental impact.
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Niles Water Street Block Intrinsic Water street block will serve as a symbol paving the way for future development, displaying quality architecture, connectivity mix use and diversity. Diverse A balanced range of infrastructure people and uses Versatile The design of this site enables it to adapt to various functions activities and people.
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Axonometric view
Structural and Egress diagram
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Partial Elevation and Wall section
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First Floor
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Second Floor
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Front street perspective
Process Work
Front and Ferry street
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Indigo Restaurant
Condo Units
Process Work Condo units @ 2,592 sq ft per unit Each unit containing 2 flats @ 1,296 sq ft per flat 3 units total 7,776 Type 3A construction
Condo units @ 2,592 sq ft per unit Each unit containing 2 flats @ 1,296 sq ft per flat 3 units total 7,776 Type 3A construction
Apartment building @ 2,695 sq ft with 4 units each @ 1,120 sq ft Type 3A construction
Apartment building @ 4,838 sq ft per floor, Total building 9,676 sq ft . Type 3A construction
Retail and office space 2 stories @ 8,528 sq ft per floor 17,056 total sq ft Type 3A construction
Retail and office space 2 stories @ 9, 541 sq ft per floor 19,82 sq ft total sq ft Type 3A construction
The People’s Market The People’s Market aims to serve through being transparent versatile and engaging. To allow growers consumers and visitors alike to be fully aware of the transition from farm to table and facilitate growth and a mix of uses, while providing an environment that encourages engagement with the entire farm to table experience.
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Second Floor
North Elevation
South Elevation
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First Floor
East Elevation
West Elevation
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Trading Lanes
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Central Hall perspective
Process Work
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View of Central Hall from Entrance
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The Krasl Art Center To Create a people-centered, welcoming and aesthetically pleasing environment in order to invite, engage and appeal to visitors and passers by.
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Outdoor display space and gathering area
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Entrance to he krasl Art Center
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A House for East Hill Grand Rapids This design is for a home in the Historic neighbor hood of East Hill Grand Rapids MI. A client with vast experience and vision along with heavily enforced code restriction were some of the main components that influenced this design.
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Partial Elevation and Wall Section
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Sketches
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From left to right: Molding Profiles, Remains and ruins of the Roma Forum
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Orean A Joseph orean.joseph@outlook.com 574-386-6895