AN ODYSSEY INTO PHENOMENA: A Translation of Poetry & Animism in the Human & Natural Realm.
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TRILUME MARKET. Brooklyn, NY.
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HERITAGE. Moran, WY.
Newburgh, NY.
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OTHER PROJECTS. Concepts/Furniture/Drawings/ETC.
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LOCATION: 1080 Mc Donald Ave, Brooklyn, NY.
PROGRAM: Open Market.
COURSE Design Studio 5
PROFESSOR Andrew Bernheimer
TEAM Yiki Liu & Aisha Zhanseit
COMPLETION December 2024
A transformative adaptive reuse of an existing manufacturing facility, reimagined as a market in the intersection of 3 Brooklyn municipalities. Leveraging the expansive surface area and low-profile M1 zoning, the project centers around a sculptural roof as its primary design intervention. This expressive architectural element becomes a unifying feature to redefine the building’s identity.
The roof’s geometry, guided by the building’s existing structural grid, dictates the placement of multi-level spaces. Second-floor platforms emerge in response to its slope, creating opportunities for both intimate and communal interactions. In addition, the roof’s tectonic manipulation introduces strategic light wells and integrated courtyards, which become central organizational features: These courtyards alleviate pedestrian congestion, provide moments of visual and spatial relief, and reduce the reliance on artificial lighting for much of the day. Their design balances functional circulation with a celebration of natural light and architectural phenomena.
Acknowledging the scarcity of fresh produce within the immediate vicinity, Trilume Market proposes a multi-faceted space hosting farmers markets, pop-up shops, fresh produce stands, and a grocery store. This programmatic diversity not only meets a critical need but also fosters community engagement and economic vitality.
ROLE Concept development, Roof design, Structure extension, landscaping, physical and digital modeling of the roof, Renderings, section drawings, diagrams, model-photography.
The Site plan and Voronoi Diagram overlay show the scarcity of markets on a large urban scale. The introduction of a new fresh market, would provide a convenient shopping destination for entire municipalities of Brooklyn.
This diagram opens a discussion on the balance between retaining essential functions of a traditional supermarket. Introducing new features that respond to the evolving needs of the community, such as public courtyards, learning spaces, and farmers markets. Preserving the practicality of original functions and adding spaces for social interaction and cultural engagement. Trilume market serves as both a daily resource and a vibrant urban connector.
MATERIALITY ISOMETRIC SECTION
FLOOR PLAN: SECOND FLOOR
FLOOR PLAN: BASEMENT PARKING
EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC OF MARKET SPLIT ACCORDING TO THE EXISTING COLUMN GRID ROOF PLAN
North Facing Section: Cutting through one of three courtyards and the central atrium of the market.
This section demonstrates the ability of the courtyard to alleviate the circulatory traffic congestion by offering vertical access to the second floors. In addition, the courtyards introduce green spaces that provide open public spaces to the community, adhering to the needs of the neighbourhood.
This integration of courtyards interupts the strictness and rigidity of the structural grid, resolve the sensory overstimulation experienced in traditional market environments. During the day, these courtyards become light sculptures that naturally illuminate the market, successfully rendering the fresh produce on display in an organic light.
West Facing Section: Showing the strategy behind the geometry of the roof.
Without any traditional interior walls, the roof becomes the instrument that creates subdivisions in the program, while curating different spatial qualities along the market.
At the entry points, low ceilings introduce a contrast with the monumental atmospheres created with the sloping of the roof. Additionally, the roof dictates the placement of the second floors. Tucked under the slopes, these elevated spaces become intimate and isolated, adding a new layer of spatial experience. As a result, the market both programmatically organizes the space while framing the market as a sequence of varied interconnected spaces.
This exterior render of the north facade illustrates the relationship between two fundamental architectural elements:
The permeability and lightness of the facade contrasted by the opaque heaviness of the roof, creating a roofscape that appears to float and provides overhangs. This contrast exposes the conceptual structural strategy where the original column grid is preserved and extended with a “cap”.
LOCATION Moran, Wyoming, USA. PROGRAM Museum & Reseach Center.
COURSE Design Studio 33
PROFESSOR Benjamin Hollberg
COMPLETION December 2023
Utilizing the modular potential inherent in an extruded trapezoid. The overall configuration of the structure derives from a study of both the physical and abiotic conditions of the terrain. The primary inspiration for the building's form stems from the geological formations of The Grand Tetons: The angularity observed in these mountain peaks are the result of the ancient glacial formations and tectonic movements.
The four elevations reference the diagrams and illustrations of the tectonic shifts that formed the Tetons. This was important considering the building’s role as a celebration and study dedicated to Geomorphology. Through a deliberate manipulation of blocks with varying slopes and heights, the building functions as a thermal machine, allocating distinct thermal qualities to different areas.
The surface area of each facade orientations meditates the abiotic conditions of the terrain. By avoiding the large tall facades placed perpendicular to the heavy winter winds and instead facing the path of the sun, the building effectively reduces the need for air condditioning and artificial lighting in the interior.
The fluidity of the river basin meandering around the site becomes a guide for the spatial navigation within the interior. Mirroring the fluid journey of water eroding riverbeds, visitors traverse the gallery space with a sense of poetic continuity, symbolically connecting their movement with the organic flow of the river basin.
WALL SECTION DETAILS
The exterior facade is constructed from Hempcrete blocks that measure eight feet in lenght and two feet in height and width. Hempcrete represents an important shift from the conventional Portland cement. Hempcretes cultivation reduces carbon footprints, with a single acre of hemp plantation sequestering up to 9 tonnes of CO2.
Hempcrete aligns with the conceptual vision; Its resemblance to the sediment of the land harmonizes perfectly with the space dedicated to the celebration of Geomorphology. In addition, Wyoming’s abundant limestone resources significantly diminish the A1-A3 construction emissions, enhancing the sustainability quotient of the building.
Its innate qualities as a carbon sequestering material, and with 100% recyclability, make it revolutionary choice. Not only does it excel as a productive insulator, but it also has flameresistant, pest-controlling, and water-resistant properties.
LOCATION: Newburgh, NY, USA.
PROGRAM: Residential Units
COURSE Design Studio 4
PROFESSOR Scot Chung COMPLETION May 2024
The Neuria residential units, situated in Newburgh takes refrence from the city’s rich maritime legacy, deeply ingrained in its shipbuilding history. Drawing inspiration from this heritage, the design of the complex pays homage to the craftsmanship and innovation of naval engineering.
Each living unit is constructed with upcycled materials and forms of boats construction, evoking the graceful lines and dynamic contours found on the water. Situated in close proximity to the Hudson River, the Neuria complex doesn’t just nod to Newburgh’s past; it also addresses its present-day challenges. Recognizing the city’s vulnerability to extreme flooding, the design embraces a proactive approach:
The residential units are not static structures but rather adaptable spaces, capable of being reconfigured or even deployed to the river’s edge if necessary. This design concept enhances the resilience of the complex in the face of climate change but also provides a practical mitigation strategy for unpredictable weather patterns.
The units deploy as the sloped ramps extend on a very slight angle of depression helping the units push out with very little effort. Once they are pushed out, a crane can pick them out one by one and then transport them to the dock.
When the units are deployed into the water, they are plugged into a dock that is anchored in the Hudson River in a circular formation, using the units as a belt.
The Neuria residential follows a geometry that allows the units to be deployed and moved with ease. The process begins with the sloped ramps, engineered with a subtle angle of depression.
This angle ensures that the units can be rolled out smoothly, requiring minimal force to initiate movement. As a result, deploying the units becomes an effortless task, reducing the need for heavy machinery or extensive manpower.
AXONOMETRIC ASSEMBLY OF PODS
FIRST & SECOND FLOORS
LUMBER STRUCTURE INSPIRED BY BOAT CONSTRUCTION
EXTERIOR UPCYCLED STEEL PANNELS
PRESPECTIVE SECTION OF LIVING UNIT
GRAVITY
BUOYANCY
Cross Laminated Timber Facade & Access Structure.
Modular Unit Assembly & Sloped Alignment.
Slotting Ramps for Unit Deployment & Structural Support.
Sloped Exterior Facade for Solar Potential.
DIAGRAM OF UNIT ASSEMBLY
SECTION
AXONOMETRIC DRAWING + RENDER
LOCATION: Pier 59, New York.
PROGRAM: Residential Pier.
COURSE Design Studio 2
PROFESSOR Natalie Fizer COMPLETION May 2023
Kaia is a project aiming to follow in the footsteps of New York’s original piers. Playing with “Leaf” shapes similar to a rhombus, I imagined a beautiful geometric living space for students studying marine biology. Kaia provides a peaceful relief from the heavy urban landscape of the city, bringing wthe residents closer to the Hudson River.
COURSE Materiality & Assembly
PROFESSOR Jeremy Barbour
COMPLETION May 2023
The design feature of this system consists of large planes that manually rotate on an axis to adjust the permeability of the facade.
These planes connect to a structural frame designed to allow for a 360 degree rotation. This flexible and interactive facade allows the visitors to curate the interiors’ privacy and luminosity, inviting a user-driven spatial experience and a tool for artistic expression.
HOUSES NOT DESIGNED BY ME*
DRAWINGS CREATED BY ME
COMPLETION July 2024
FIRM BAT
PUBLISHER
ArchDaily (2025)
COURSE Wood Working
INSTRUCTOR Scott Peltzer
COMPLETION December 2022
MATERIALS Timber, Glass
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