Peter Heon Undergraduate Architecture Portfolio

Selected Works // 2016-2019

Peter Constantino Heon

modular density ellicott inflection urban adaptation walls are floors explorations

Bonifont St. Elevation

modular density

Architecture Design Studio III Tonya Ohnstad, Spring 2018 Modular Density approaches social housing in Silver Spring, Maryland by maximizing the number of available units in an urban setting. In order to increase the dimensions of each unit, a series of shared spaces branch between adjacent units. These shared spaces range in both form and function, allowing for unique spacial opportunities within the building.

The site map (above) compares the location of Modular Density to other social housing projects in the area. The seven grey circles denote the locations of adjacent social housing projects. The large circles represent housing that accommodates over 100 residents, while the small circles accomodate less than 100 residents. The dashed line represents the commercial core of Silver Spring. Modular Density is the only social housing project in this vicinity, making it a prime destination for those looking to live in an urban environment.

Adjacent units connect through a single shared space

Standard Unit Dimensions 32’ x 16’ 512 square feet (112 total units)

Resulting floor plans leave no excess space, creating a dense unit layout. Only the ground floor contains program that is not a residential unit.

By sharing a single space between two units, there exists an opportunity for a community to form within the apartment complex. The concept creates conversation that would otherwise not occur, and it allows for residents to have amenity space within the unit. Large and small shared spaces are available to accommodate the various preferences of clients.

Second Floor Plan 1/16” = 1’0”

First Floor Plan 1/16” = 1’0”

Ground Floor Plan 1/16” = 1’0”

Type 5 (Most Public)

Type 6

Type 1

Type 4

Type 3

Type 2

Type 9

Type 10

Type 8

Type 7 (Most Private)

There are ten standard types of shared spaces, each of which has the opportunity to fluctuate in use.

All ten of the shared spaces range in privacy as well as potential furnishing options.

The ten options are arranged from most public (left) to most private (right).

Tiber Park Elevation 1/16” = 1’0”

ellicott inflection

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Sculpture Garden

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Loading

Lobby

Maker Space 1

Maker Space 3

Maker Space 2

Maker Space 4

Ground Floor Plan

Storage

1/32” = 1’0”

Exhibition Space

Green Room

TV Studio & Control Room

Loading Reasturant (Upper Level)

Reasturant (Lower Level)

Gift Shop

Reference Library

Cowork

Maker Exhibition Space Executive Office Second Floor Plan

1/32” = 1’0”

Office

Third Floor Plan

Section A

1/16” = 1’0”

Office

Kitchen & Staff Lounge 1/32” = 1’0”

Architecture Design Studio IV Eric Hurtt, Fall 2018 Throughout Ellicott City’s history, intense flash flooding (reaching nearly 20 feet high on Main Street) has plagued the town.

Ellicott Inflection highlights the flow of water from the Tiber Creek to the Patapsco RIver. The site is located above Tiber Creek on Main Street. Water from the creek moves underground as it comes in contact with the vertical circulation stack of the building, creating a visual point of inflection (Section B).

The concrete massing of Ellicott Inflection suggests a strategy for future construction in the area. The deep rooted concrete footers aim to keep the building standing when flooding inevitably occurs. Corten steel louvers (pictured right) are used to filter light into the exterior circulation corridor, which wraps the public program on the second floor.

The angular shape of the massing juxtaposed with the organic flow of the louvers creates a dichotomy in the overall building silhouette.

Corten Steel Louvers 6’ x 4’ Double Pane Glazing

Fastener Spider Fitting

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Ellicott City Site Plan

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Section B

urban adaptation

Architecture Design Studio II Georgeanne Matthews, Fall 2017 The visually dominant characteristic of Urban Adaptation is the perforated corten skin that wraps the facade. The shape of the skin was created by translating modulations in DC’s L’Enfant plan onto the glazing. While the corten surface reads as dense from the plaza, its porosity is revealed through light and shadow.

The model pictured to the right experiments with the impact of light on the perforated corten facade.

As seen in the photograph, light passes through the facade creating intricate shadows on the surface below. These shadows highlight the parametric pattern carved into the skin.

Exceeds 0.25 Mile Radius

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Secondary Access Roads

M St NW Primary Access Roads

Blagden Alley Circulation Space

10th St NW

9th St NW

Blagden Alley Site Plan

The L’Enfant inspired modulations carved into the plaza are translated onto the skin of the pop up market.

These modulations help develop a cohesive design, which begins at the entry of the plaza and leads to the entry of the market.

Blagden Alley is a community that has undergone tremendous change in recent years. From an area that was once synonymous with DC’s underground skating and music scene, Blagden Alley is now known for for well-respected attractions, including La Colombe coffee shop.

Section A

1/16” = 1’0”

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Ground Floor Plan

Section B

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Second Floor Plan

Third Floor Plan

Fourth Floor Plan

The pop up market is created to promote small business ventures in Blagden Alley. The fourth floor serves as a modest studio apartment for the business owner. The other three floors, including the outdoor plaza, are all dedicated to the tenant’s respective business.

East Elevation

1/16” = 1’0”

walls are floors

Architecture Design Studio II Georgeanne Matthews, Fall 2017 1 plinth, 1 overhead plane, 1 monolith, 2 reflecting pools, 4 columns, 5 walls

Design Process

Farnsworth House massing study (above) By maintaining an open floor plan, opposing sides of the pavilion communicate well with one another.

Plan

1/16” = 1’0”

Section A

Section B

Section C

explorations

“Skin v.s. Structure” Steel Sculpture

“America’s Game” Ink & Spraypaint on Stonehenge V.E. 1/6

“America’s Game” Ink & Spraypaint on Stonehenge V.E. 2/6

“Paralysis” Ink on Stonehenge V.E. 1/3

“Paralysis” Ink on Stonehenge V.E. 2/3

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