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parisbunkers [bunk7140@vandals.uidaho.edu] selected images of collegiate work
hospitalitytransformed
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“architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves”
healing architecture
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rowhousingstrip boutiquehotel
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galleriaponziani
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passive lighting redesign
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lightingm o d e l
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sketch interpretation
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“draw
the
right
picture
and
you
can
literally
transform
the
way
we
see
the
world”
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healing architecture Biofeedback is a type of alternative medicine called mind-body therapy. It’s designed to enable you to use your thoughts and will to control your body. People have the innate potential to inuence with their minds many of the automatic, involuntary functions of their bodies. This hotel is treated as a mind over body experience for the year 2055. The unique design establishes visuals to inuence the mind. These environments are intended to stimulate the brain and ultimately lead to relaxation.
rowhousingstrip boutiquehotel galleriaponziani passive lighting redesign lightingm o d e l
sketch interpretation commisionedpaintings
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“A building that deals directly with people’s minds and bodies offers exceptional opportunities to come up with especially interesting solutions.” Cor Wagenor
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healing architecture rowhousingstrip boutiquehotel galleriaponziani passive lighting redesign This project took into account the psychological impacts of the built environment to establish a healing hospital atmosphere. Alterations were made to areas such as spatial layout, design, and materials to modify the experience of the user. By researching the specific attributes of the built environment that can be manipulated, I propose to re-humanize the hospital into a healing environment that rids itself of negative perceptions and rather highlights the importance of accommodating the patient’s obvious need of a comfortable environment that is “life-enhancing”.
lightingm o d e l
sketch interpretation commisionedpaintings
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Scientific research is the basis for the final design of this hospital’s healing environment. The location, Currumbin Valley, Australia, was defined by Dr. Ulrich’s studies on nature and health. He provided sufficient evidence that presence of nature in or around buildings can positively influence health. More specifically, it has been demonstrated that viewing nature on a screen or through a window can reduce stress and pain, while presence of indoor plants can lift people’s mood and reduce self-reported symptoms of physical discomfort. The material used corresponds to a study done by David Fell. The study highlighted that wood provides stress-reducing effects similar to the well-studied effect of exposure to nature in the field of environmental psychology.
UP UP
The walls curve in response to the human figure. A mock-up version of the curved wall was made as a study investigating the emotional triggers of a modified space. This wall provided a sense of safety by eliminating power points. A straight line is a very powerful statement in architecture. By bringing two of these together to from a right angel, the effect is doubled creating a super power. The curve modifies these right angles into a more welcoming angle: obtuse. The obtuse angle gives a sense of embracement. Our mind associates sharp points with danger. This modified space reduced the stress associated with the typical sterile hallways.
UP
Circulation is a crucial experience in a building. The layout of spaces is designed to allow for each user to feel safe and competent with a clear sense of wayfinding. A different experience arose for each user dependent upon their route through the building.
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healing architecture rowhousingstrip boutiquehotel
Defying the difference between private and public space lead to the development of this row house. The spaces evolve in a sequential manner to allow for a smooth transitioning of programs. The house features a dynamic angle that captures visitors while limiting strangers. A juxtaposition of private and shared spaces is illustrated in the alteration of transparent glazing.
galleriaponziani
passive lighting redesign lightingm o d e l
sketch interpretation commisionedpaintings
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healing architecture rowhousingstrip boutiquehotel galleriaponziani Consideration of the urban layout is a crucial design method. This mixed-use hotel incorporates the city fabric into the site by providing spaces of interlaced transition between interior and exterior. The tectonic shift in the layout of this building is given to establish ultimate sun exposure for the cloudy area of Seattle. By doing so, the space is opened up to Elliot bay and embraces maximum views.
passive lighting redesign lightingm o d e l
sketch interpretation commisionedpaintings
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healing architecture rowhousingstrip boutiquehotel galleriaponziani passive lighting redesign The Baroque inuence of surprise inuenced the interactions made with the gallery. This element was achieved by unveiling a different experience upon each entrance into the piazza space. The drawings are represented under a modern pop art inuence using colored paper and white and black acrylic paint to enrich the modern design. The gallery takes the form of a concrete box embracing a glass walkway. The materials similarly juxtapose the historic surroundings.
lightingm o d e l
sketch interpretation commisionedpaintings
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This project was to analyze the day lighting conditions of an existing space and to redesign that space to take adequate advantage of passive day lighting. The room we chose was a painting studio that had a north-facing ribbon of clerestory windows. At glance, the lighting seemed sufficient but it was not enough for 12 painters in the lofted space. One hundred and twelve fluorescent bulbs were in use throughout the day. Our goal was to rid the space of artificial light when natural light was available. Through comparisons and testing, we designed a skylight that was incorporated into the lighting strips. This additional 140 sq. ft. of skylights enabled the electrical lighting to remain off during the day resulting in a $430/ year savings. This was a group project completed with Anthony Giannini. I executed the electrical lighting analysis and money savings. Anthony was in charge of the renderings and we designed the new skylights together.
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healing architecture rowhousingstrip boutiquehotel
galleriaponziani passive lighting redesign
skylights with diffuser panels
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sketch interpretation commisionedpaintings
LIGHTS ON
AVG./ROW 8.7% 88 168
daylight factor (%) average - 11.17%
11.8% 113.5 189
illuminance w/ lights off (fc) average - 108 fc
13% 123 247
illuminance w/ lights on (fc) average - 201 fc: 86% increase
existing lighting plan type - T8 32W 4100K total lamps - 112 length - 4’
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proposed new lighting plan room area - 1109 SQFT area of skylights - 140 SQFT % of floor area that is skylights - 12.6%
uneven light distribution lighting levels not sufďŹ cient costly at 430$/year for electrical lighting high glare issues uncomfortable lighting experience unusable space due to light fall-off
115 fc
the before
76 fc 29 fc 43 fc
even light distribution sufďŹ cient lighting levels doubles the existing day lighting levels sustainable passive low glare economically efďŹ cient diffuser panels bounce light around space creating an even and comfortable living experience skylights take advantage of cloudy sky conditions that are abundant in Moscow, ID
the after
118 fc 92 fc 75 fc
134 fc
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healing architecture The objective of this assignment was to replicate the natural lighting of an existing building into a physical model. From this we were able to modify the architectural elements to provide more light where needed and subdue places that were high in glare. This page shows images of the existing building and the facing page is the interior photos of the physical model. This was a group project completed with Katy Ruegsegger, Melissa Keithley, and Jessica Buhler. We each contributed to the replication of materials, windows, and plants of the actual building in order to establish realistic results.
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healing architecture rowhousingstrip boutiquehotel galleriaponziani passive lighting redesign lightingm o d e l
sketch interpretation
while studying abroad in Rome, Italy
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