RAAFE ISLAM - DESIGN PORTFOLIO 2020 by Raafe Islam

RAAFE ISLAM DESIGN PORTFOLIO

CONTACT Raafe Islam New Jersey/New York City (732) 492-9151 raafe316@gmail.com www.raafedesign.com 2020 Edition 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I: PROFESSIONAL

PART II: PROFESSIONAL

GENSLER

PART III: ACADEMIC

PART IV: MISC.

DRG

ARAMARK HQ

PS316

URBAN FLOW

PHOTOGRAPHY

CAMP DAVID INDUSTRY CITY 27

PS77

THE DIVISION

SKETCHES

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON 41

MENDHAM

METALPMORPHOSYS

PROJECTS LIST

OGS 5TH AVE ARMORY

40 LOCK

RUTGERS LECTURE HALLS

WONDERBREAKFAST

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RAAFE ISLAM DESIGN PORTFOLIO 2

PART I: PROFESSIONAL [GENSLER]

1 ARAMARK HQ Philadelphia, PA With the company’s relocation to 2400 Market Street, Aramark wanted to embolden its presence, exemplify its brand, and demonstrate its innovation. We worked with Aramark to provide an agile space, world-class amenities, and a new 300,000 SF LEED-Silver headquarters that beautifully expresses the company’s vision. I played a major role in all phases of the project, starting with programming & schematic design, all the way through construction, and project closeout. This project was a huge collaborative effort, with several offices and disciplines involved. The early phases involved Client-facing presentations, sometimes multiple times a day. In addition to assisting the lead designers in developing the design of the space, I was also the BIM manager for the project. Ensuring that the model was running cleanly & efficiently, producing useful visualizations, and training other team members were major priorities. At the CD phase, I managed a team in the Gensler Costa Rica office to help produce construction drawings. In the later phases of the project, I worked closely with Gensler Philadelphia for final documentation, administration, punchlisting, and closeout. Project Roles: Lead Job Captain, BIM Manager, Project Architect Recognition: Gensler Design Excellence Awards Finalist 2019 GBCA Excellence in Craftsmanship Award 2019 GBCA Best Fit-Out Project 2019 Philadelphia Business Journal Game Changer Award 2017 Featured: Philadelphia Business Journal, Curbed Philadelphia

2400 Market is a combination of adaptive reuse of the old Hudson Automobile plant and new construction. Aramark occupies the five storeys added to the existing base. With this location, Aramark has emboldened its Philly presence and become a centerpiece of the Schuylkill riverfront. A great amount of collaboration occurred between the base building teams, architect of record, interiors team, engineers, and consultants in order to make this building possible.

The consulting team and I worked closely to update programming changes, as developed in collaboration with the Client. The stacking chart on the right was initially created in InDesign, but with presentations occurring daily, I adapted a PowerPoint version for quickfire updates. The diagram below was created using only Revit with minor postproduction in InDesign. This 3D axon summarizes the kit of parts to be used in each workplace neighborhood.

The ground floor lobby was developed in coordination with the base building team. Several iterations were presented to the Client in dozens of steering committee meetings, until this version was decided upon.

The Aramark elevator lobby is a finely-detailed space, ensuring the metal trim, brickwork, lighting, and wood, along with AV, signage, and life safety components all interface seamlessly.

The diagram to the right was created using Revit & Photoshop. It shows the importance of the central atrium and stair--a thread connecting all the floors. The furniture setting at each floor was presented separately, then composed together with the others to express variety. The next few pages highlight the stair, arguably the centerpiece of the project. The design intent of the “floating” stair was meticulously coordinated and detailed for fabrication--the final product met and exceeded expectations. [photo credit Garrett Rowland]

The Atrium Pantry on each floor is a highly-specialized space for gathering and use. Several iterations of the tile backsplash were created rapidly using Revit & Illustrator and then presented to the Client. The tile pattern is meant to flow continuously from one floor to the next [diagram on the left]. Upon approval of the design intent for the Atrium Pantry, meticulous and thorough drawings [on right, created in Revit] provide clarity for construction.

FITNESS CENTER

ELEV.

LOCKER ROOMS

LOUNGE/DINING

DEMO

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MARKETPLACE

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The Marketplace is a major space and one of the focal points of the project. Food plays a big role in Aramark’s mission, and, fittingly so, it plays a role in the new headquarters, as well. After determining the needs and look & feel for the space with the Client, heavy coordination with the food service consultant ensured that we delivered a beautiful, highly-functioning space. The Marketplace includes a visually engaging kitchen and several points of interaction and innovation. The Revit model was fine-tuned and sent to the renderer to create the image to the right. Simultaneously, construction drawings were being produced, using every means possible to translate the design intent to realization--including 3D axons.

In addition to the interactive kitchen and culinary food hall, the outdoor terrace and fitness center offer an escape from the busy workday. The terrace was an exercise in landscape and patio architecture, and resulted in a beautiful respite space with stunning vistas along the river. The trellis was conceptualized using Rhino software, then modeled in Revit. The fitness center involved great coordination with the fitness consultant, acoustic engineer, and several other specialists. The ceiling panels were initially modeled in Rhino, then brought over to Revit. Not only do they play an acoustic role, but they provide a visually stunning canopy overhead.

Designing the luxury spa-style locker rooms involved making sure that the finishes, trim, lighting, and patterns all interplay harmoniously. Transitions, expressions, and details were coordinated from floor, to wall, to ceiling. Seamless quality and a tranquil ambience encourage users to nourish themselves after an engaging workout or a long workday. 20

The agile workplace strategy includes spaces to fit various types of work throughout the day. A balance of assigned and unassigned seating, such as lounges, collaboration areas, phone rooms, and team rooms, offer choice and enhance productivity.

The metrics above resulted from Client program analysis and were composed & organized in Excel. From there, a typical workplace floor was color-coded in Revit and presented along with statistics. Presentations were primarily made using Illustrator, InDesign, and PowerPoint.

In addition to providing collaborative spaces for the Client, we implemented several collaborative techniques in-house to deliver this successful project. During the construction documents phase, I had daily calls with the Gensler Costa Rica team to manage, strategize, and parcel work. Daily touchbases with Gensler Philadelphia and within Gensler New York ensured all team members communicated efficiently and knew their tasks. Ensuring team access to the Revit Workshared Central Model and Local Files was a major role of mine. Bluebeam Studio Sessions helped us stay organized during CDs.

The C-Suite has a look & feel distinguishable from the rest of the workplace floors. Premium finishes and a rustic boutiquelike setting characterize this space. Quality materials interface smoothly and invite the user to feel and experience the bespoke spaces and executive suites.

The images on the next spread demonstrate one of the visualization techniques used on the project. During presentations, we provided the Client VR goggles enabling them to experience their new headquarters using virtual reality. The Revit model had to be precisely modeled to ensure a meaningful conveyance of design progress. The in-house Digital Technology team helped facilitate the use of cutting-edge technology. In addition to VR, Revit 3D axonometrics, Illustrator diagrams, in-house renderings, Enscape walkthroughs, high-quality images from rendering studios, physical models, and a fully composed flythrough video guaranteed that the Client could envision their new award-winning headquarters.

With a captivating space and a satisfied Client, the final result was a beautiful product that captured the essence of Aramark’s mission for their new home.

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Area View

Atrium View

Lobby View

2 CAMP DAVID Industry City, Brooklyn, NY With the rise of co-working spaces, our Client wanted to create one that was unique. Their aim was to launch a collaborative environment that was finely-tailored, refined, comfortable, and efficient. Teaming up with design studio David M. Sullivan Inc., we were able to deliver a sophisticated, highly-functional space in the heart of one of the most creative districts in the city. The lead architect and I worked closely with the designer and Client to provide a beautiful, 90,000 SF product. My primary roles included Client presentations, design refinement, creating a clean & efficient 3D model of the building and project areas, producing construction drawings and details, close collaboration with the contractors, and project closeout & delivery.

Project Roles: Lead Job Captain, BIM Manager Featured: New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar, Architectural Digest, DesignBoom 27

Guests enter from Industry City’s Innovation Alley and walk into the spacious, airy, yet cozy main ground floor space. The Concierge provides personal service, while the bar commands a beautiful presence. A custom millwork bookshelf embedded in a marble-clad wall anchors the other end of the room. A variety of seating arrangements and the two meeting rooms promote solo work or collaboration. The 5th floor is composed of private and shared offices, collaborative spaces and meeting rooms, pods of rentable workstations, and a pantry--all efficiently and carefully laid out in plan.

Attention to detail was a major tenet throughout the entire design process. This level of careful consideration and mindful design created more than just an ordinary co-working space. Camp David exudes refinement, yet comfort. The chic environment is intended to foster thinking, collaboration, and growth, all while capturing the warmth one would find at home. 34

The interplay of glass and metal, wood and light, expresses itself throughout the layout of the space. The interior demonstrates the functionality of a practical workspace, juxtaposed within the sophistication of a boutique setting. In order to deliver for the Client, the team created the 3D model and design & construction drawings all in Revit. Presentations were created using Adobe Suite. Steady communication with the consultants, client rep, construction manager, and contractor ensured that the envisioned design became tangible reality. The Client was very impressed with the final result and came back for future work. The model I created helped initiate the next phase of their endeavours. The teamwork and relationships formed with this project continue to last long after completion.

3 FRANKLIN TEMPLETON New York, NY Franklin Templeton Investments & Fiduciary Trust approached Gensler to design their office at 280 W. Park Avenue with the aim of expansion and providing employees with a chic, new environment. Workplace, collaboration, and amenity spaces are spread out between the 6th, 7th, and 8th floors of the building. A bright, sleek, modern look characterizes the space, contrasting with dark woods and pops of deep color. The focal point of the project is the modular wall in the atrium, capturing the attention of passersby. The team worked primarily in Revit, with plentiful use of handsketching and conceptualization sketches. This was my first project at Gensler and I was eager to learn. I collaborated closely with the lead designer to understand and translate the design & essence of the space. In addition, the lead architects and I produced accurate & clear construction drawings so that the design intent could become reality. I partnered with the Studio Technical Director to figure out how the many components of the modular wall would come together and act as a finelytuned assembly.

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The signature component of this project is the backlit modular wall in the atrium. This entailed an intricate balance of various aspects of design--from lighting & aesthetics, to safety & structure. The form had to be reconciled with its function, including for future maintenance. First of all, it had to be able to stand. A modular wall of this size had never been attempted by Gensler NY before.

Working closely with the Studio Technical Director, I created sketches and developed details to help figure out the inner workings of the modular wall. It was an exercise in creativity, logic, and design synergy. The final result is breathtaking to see in person.

After completing construction administration, punchlists, and walkthroughs, it became evident that the employees were very pleased with their new office space. 47

The talented designer, the innovative architects, the meticulous technical support, and driven project manager--I learned a great amount from all of them and enjoyed being a part of making design tangible. I am grateful to have had the chance to work with such an excellent team on this project, and many other projects at Gensler.

4 GENSLER PROJECTS LIST Please see below for a list of projects that I’ve had the opportunity to be a part of at Gensler.

Deloitte

Minneapolis, Denver, Midtown Manhattan, Deloitte Global Standards - Assisted with construction documents for Deloitte’s Minneapolis & Denver offices - Performed initial site surveys and feasibility studies for Deloitte’s Midtown Expansion at 1221 Avenue of the Americas in New York City - Helped develop an online catalog of design elements, like a toolkit of parts, for Deloitte’s Global Standards for implementation in their offices worldwide © Gensler

EITC

Long Island City, NY - Assisted with construction administration and project closeout for the Electrical Industry Training Center - SARA National Design Award of Honor 2019 - Queens Chamber of Commerce Building Award 2019 © Gensler

NBC Terrace

Rockefeller Center, Manhattan, NY - Assisted with feasibility studies - Provided ADA and life safety analysis, data, & diagrams - Created plans and visualizations for Client presentations

Museum of Modern Art

Manhattan, NY - Collaborated with Client to determine programming needs for reconfiguring MoMA’s administrative office spaces - Performed initial walkthroughs and regular meetings & calls with Client - Created feasibility studies, testfits, and presentations

NYU Rogers Hall

Brooklyn, NY - Worked with team to create layout iterations of NYU’s engineering laboratory spaces - Developed visualizations for main entry designs

American Museum of Natural History

Manhattan, NY - Performed walkthroughs, feasibility studies, and developed initial plans for kitchen & cafeteria renovation - Assisted lead architect with construction administration and details for roof work

Linklaters LLP

Manhattan, NY - Engaged in design meetings, overhauled outdated 3D model, and worked with team to develop construction drawings for Linklaters’ midtown office - Performed construction administration, site surveys, and collaborated with contractors

Latham & Watkins

Manhattan, NY - Managed team to develop & produce construction drawings of practice/workplace floors for law firm’s new office - Fostered positive, collaborative environment and emphasis on teamwork to ensure teammates communicated regularly and performed tasks efficiently

Alliance Bernstein

Nashville, TN - Assisted team in development of construction drawings - Helped fine-tune Revit model and create BIM elements for accurate representation of design

The Carlyle Group

London, UK - Worked with lead designer to form design elements, concepts of space, and testfits - Created sketches and schemes to help envision design ideas for presentations

Process Design / BIM Specialization

Gensler, NY - As Studio Digital Design Liaison [SDDL], worked closely with NY Digital Team and Studio project teams to assist with all aspects of BIM development - Worked with teams to develop BIM Execution Plans, strategize visualization techniques, and provide valuable Revit help & resolution of issues - Provided Revit & BIM training to new Studio members, as part of on-boarding, and promoted 3D modeling techniques as BIM Manager - As Process Design Leader [PDL], role expanded from go-to BIM leader for Studio to entire Co-Lab, consisting of multiple studios on the floor - Partnered with other PDLs & NY Digital Team to generate ways to use cutting-edge technology for design realization - Migrated hundreds of projects to BIM360 and cloud-based technology to prepare Gensler NY for a smooth transition to remote working during pandemic - Brainstormed ways in which technology & BIM can be infused into all aspects of design process to allow the firm to be agile and innovative

PART II: PROFESSIONAL [DRG]

The projects in this section reflect my time working at DRG Architects, in Piscataway, NJ. Working at DRG was a great learning experience, enabling me to be exposed to various projects of different size, scope, and use. These projects varied in process, from feasibility, programming, and schematics, to design development, construction documents, specifications, bidding, and construction administration. Each project had its own constraints and challenges and it was interesting to put our minds together and address these issues. With this section, I hope to display multiple aspects of the design process through my work at DRG.

5 PS316 CONSTRUCT

Queens Explorers Elementary School Queens, NY Opened for occupancy in Fall 2015, PS316 is a school located in the Ozone Park area of Queens. This New York City School Construction Authority capacity assignment is a signature project by DRG Architects, primarily because it is one of the first schools built for the SCA that was designed in Revit. Upon my arrival at DRG Architects, PS316 was already in the construction administration phase. In the beginning, my role for this project was mainly construction administration items--logging submittals, streamlining documentation, implementing CM-13 (an Oracle-based construction management program), and observing construction via photos sent by our on-site project manager. Later on, my role increased to amending construction drawings, making design decisions, issuing bulletins, creating graphics, and contributing my ideas and opinions on how to solve various constructability issues met in the field. [Revit, CM-13, Photoshop]

6 PS77 Brooklyn, NY PS77 is an aging, historic school which is currently undergoing rehabilitation. What started as an exterior masonry/brick replacement project, became a multi-million dollar full renovation. Originally built in 1896 and added onto afterwards, there are multiple wings, annexes, and staggered floor heights. Very few existing drawings remain for this building, so a laser-scan point cloud survey was done. I was the primary interpreter of the point cloud and it was my responsibility to translate the point cloud information to Revit. At DRG, this was a hybrid project. Prior to my arrival at the firm, a basic shell of this building was drawn in Revit and minimalistic plans were done in CAD. Being the team’s first major project at the firm, PS77 was a huge learning experience--we realized what to do, and what not to do, for a project of this scale. My major roles included analyzing the point cloud, providing building analysis, creating construction documents, and coordinating MEP and structure. After multiple rounds of scope changes by the SCA, this project finally underwent the bidding process and was completed recently. [AutoCAD, Revit, Illustrator, PCD]

Recognition: Jeffrey J. Zogg Build NY Award 2019 55

The 3D images created by the point cloud survey were overlaid with the Revit file, allowing for further analysis when needed.

7 MENDHAM ELEMENTARY TECHNICAL

Mendham, NJ Located in hilly, northern New Jersey, Mendham Elementary’s roof was subject to strong winds, heavy rain, and intense sun. It displayed signs of damage and was due for a replacement. This straightforward, “bread-andbutter” roofing project, along with the Manville High School roof project [done in Revit], were my first projects as lead designer. My roles included conducting surveys, developing design, selecting materials, reviewing and compiling specifications, creating details and construction documents from scratch, supervising and training an intern, and ensuring that a high-quality product went out to bid efficiently and on-time. This project has been completed, with minimal flaws, and the Mendham School District is now satisfied with an up-to-date roof that is no longer deficient in performance. [AutoCAD, Revit]

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8 OGS 5TH AVE ARMORY SCALE

Harlem, NY This large-scale project is a gut rehabilitation of a historic, massive armory in the northeast corner of Manhattan. Due to the historic sensitivity of this building, a SHPO (State Historic Preservation) report had to be filed. A point cloud was created for the analysis of this building, along with several in-depth surveys. The construction documents were made with extreme care in order to not disturb the historic significance of this building. Since this is a military installation, security also played a major role in design. A project of this scale required massive amounts of coordination between all trades [MEP, structural, door hardware, security]. My role in this project included, but was not limited to, site analysis, historic survey and coordination, schematic presentations and graphics, modeling the structure in BIM, specifying finishes, creating construction documents, formulating egress, ensuring code compliance, and interacting with consultants and the client. [Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator]

9 RUTGERS LECTURE HALLS INTERIOR

Rutgers Dental School, Newark, NJ With the merger of Rutgers University and UMDNJ, the School of Dentistry was looking to upgrade their lecture halls at their Newark campus. Our task was to create beautiful, functional spaces that are modern, fresh, and maintain a sense of decorum and significance. We were looking to design lecture halls that the school could be proud of--the challenge, however, was sticking to a tight budget, meeting strict constraints, and satisfying particular tastes. After surveying the existing spaces, we developed BIM models for both rooms. The unique shape and scale of these rooms resulted in an interesting model, which primarily was used for finishes, details, and renderings. Since this was essentially an interior design project, much care and thought was put into selecting options for seat, wall, carpet, and table finishes and products. Modernization of lighting and other essential systems was also a major part of the scope. Visual graphics and presentation boards were key in this project. [Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator]

EXISTING

ROOM C600

ROOM B554

PROPOSED

ROOM C600

ROOM B554 ROOM C600 - ALT

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COMPREHENSIVE

Bound Brook, NJ Bound Brook District tasked DRG with modernizing a vacant, decrepit building into a functioning school that was slated for opening in September 2015. This was a multi-phase project--an elevator addition was added in 2016 in order for the building to comply with ADA regulations. Initial surveys occurred in November 2014 [there were no existing drawings] and continued for months, in order to properly model every aspect of the building in Revit. All the design scope, drawings, QC, etc. went through me, and I helped coordinate these with all trades [MEP, structural, etc.] and clients. In construction phase, I work alongside the on-site architect for walkthroughs, reviewing submittals, answering RFIs, holding construction meetings, and helping the contractors with CA-related items. We produced a precise, high-quality product, from schematic into construction, in a short time span [starting with surveying in November to a hard June 30th deadline for construction completion]. We were also on target and on schedule, meeting all of our deadlines throughout the whole process [Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop] BEFORE

DURING CONSTRUCTION

PART III: ACADEMIC

11 URBAN FLOW Sara Roosevelt Park Design Concept Manhattan, NY After intensity and activity were documented and mapped, it became apparent that gradients of density created patterns of flow. The topography of the proposed design is the result of these flow investigations. The terrain is meant to draw people into the park and propagate smooth pedestrian flow, with relation to programmatic spaces, throughout the entire 3-block redesign area. At the center block is a recreation center that is elevated overhead [using a cantilevered concrete folded plate structural system] in order to allow pedestrian traffic below it. This design concept aims to turn an outdated, neglected park into a dynamic environment of motion, movement, and activity. [conceptualized using Rhino, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite] [model constructed using Rhino, AutoCAD, laser-cutting fabrication]

Recognition: Exhibited at New Jersey Institute of Technology Design Showcase 2012 66

The model for Urban Flow was created using over 100 sheets of 1/32” chipboard. The digital model was re-created in AutoCAD [from RHINO] and sent to laser-cutter templates. A numerical tracking system was formulated to ensure the correct part went in the right place. After hours of digital fabrication, the layers were assembled and stacked upon each other. The final model is over six-feet long and is intended to evoke the movement, activity, and flow propagating throughout the re-design concept of the park.

12 THE DIVISION The Division is a mixed-use building proposed for Chinatown, Manhattan. Manhattan’s Chinatown is a grand mosaic. It is a mix-and-match of people, languages, traditions, lifestyles, and notions of urban life. Chinatown is not static--it is forever changing. Young professionals, artists, new couples, and more are seeking to live the SoHo lifestyle for Chinatown prices. The Division apartments are here to cater to this new demographic. The Division hotel is the trendy new home-away-from-home for tourists and business travelers from abroad...and the chic new hotspot for revelers looking for a weekend in the city. The stacking of urban typologies, the pushing, and pulling, and the creation of positive and negative spaces sets the tone for a dynamic new destination in the greatest city in the world. [conceptualized using Revit, Rhino, Adobe Suite] [renderings created using Revit and Adobe Photoshop]

PORTAL: The primary gesture towards a changing urbanism, this space is meant to draw pedestrians into the site--encouraging them to experience the voids and marvel at the volumes seemingly suspended overhead.

MASSING STRATEGY

CIRCULATION

MECHANICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL

STRUCTURAL SYSTEM

STUDIO APARTMENT KITCHEN SPACE

STUDIO APARTMENT LIVING SPACE

VOID: The stacking of urban typologies creates a striking public arcade space - a one of a kind venue in which visitors meet, mingle, entertain, and be entertained.

13 METALMORPHOSYS School of Architecture Tower Manhattan, NY The form of Metalmorphosys was shaped by the various views and vantage points around Bryant Park, creating a twisting, striking skyscraper. This dynamic form echoes the nature of movement and organic qualities of the trees in Bryant Park. An algorithm was scripted, using the Rhino plug-in Rabbit, in order to achieve the systematic branching pattern found throughout the building--evident in the building’s structural and facade hybrid systems. The fundamental objective for this skyscraper is to hybridize biological algorithms with the technology of steel construction to create a well-functioning, uniquely experiential building--a tower that indeed makes its own mark in a city of towers. [conceptualized using Rhino, Grasshopper, Adobe Suite] [renderings created using Rhino and Adobe Photoshop]

Recognition: Selected for Representation at NJIT Graduate Fair 2011 2011 AISC Steel Design Competition Entry [with teammates Laura Terrano and Christine Berdahl] 86

By enabling the core to work together with the envelope structure, wide, column-less spaces are created. These spaces set the stage for a variety of uses, from classrooms and lounges to apartments and offices, just to name a few. The finishing and material qualities of these spaces convey the affect that this is indeed a tower inspired by nature--a unique experience, an intriguing building that integrates biology and steel, technology and trees, all while performing its function as a school of architecture. Using technology and computers today, we can use these algorithms based on biology to create the system of construction for a 500-foot tall skyscraper made of steel, in an efficient, highly-precise manner.

The algorithm scripted is meant to emulate the L-system. The L-system seeks to explain the formation of complex branching patterns found in nature. L-system algorithms use mathematical rules and steps to predict and represent the process by which trees and plants grow. The fractallike pattern that result from these complex strings are based on the defined repetition of set angles and lengths. This rationalization can be translated into the world of architecture, from the creation of a sufficient structural system to the fabrication of its parametric parts.

14 40 LOCK Newark, New Jersey, is a city that is undergoing a renaissance. Abandoned, decrepit blocks are slowly being transformed into desirable public spaces and high-quality affordable living. With easy access to Manhattan, Newark is a housing market waiting to boom. 40 Lock is a mixed-use residential and retail complex located conveniently near universities, public transportation, and new developments. The primary concept for this building is the idea of linkages. An in-depth site analysis study was done, which led to the creation of a meticulous urban plan for the immediate area surrounding the site. An urban fabric is created in an area where there is none, for it had deteriorated through years of neglect. Carefully planned linkages are now created, not just physically, but visually, as well. The idea of the visual linkage to the street--the engagement of the public--is the main focus of the offset and protrusion of each living unit. [conceptualized using Rhino, SketchUp, Adobe Suite] [renderings created using Rhino, Revit, Adobe Photoshop]

Recognition: Selected for Exhibition at New Jersey Institute of Technology Design Showcase 2011 94

CONTEXT/SITE ANALYSIS

CONCEPTUAL

This concept was well-received by the Newark Housing Authority. The Newark Housing Authority was highly enthusiastic about the design and findings of the site analysis, and looks to incorporate some of these ideas into future development in Newark.

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15 WONDERBREAKFAST Performance/Exhibition, Milan, Italy Wonderbreakfast was a unique performance held in the summer of 2011. Working alongside architects Jim Dart, Peter Lang, and Italian architects Stefano Mirti and Claudio Farina, we created an event which sought to examine the idea of international breakfasts. Resulting from the investigation and critical analysis of the rituals, objects, and food used in American and Italian breakfasts, this crosscultural exhibition placed the unsuspecting diner in a setting of total displacement. By displacing the common use of everyday places and objects, Wonderbreakfast played on the reversal of expectations derived from the senses---such as taste, sight, and touch. This resulted in new rituals, new moods, and new modes of social relations, and staged a very playful, international, and contemporary idea of breakfast. This precisely-coordinated team endeavor garnered much attention and acclaim throughout Italian design circles.

Recognition: Featured in ABITARE, International Design Magazine, July 2011 http://www.abitare.it/en/design/wonderbreakfast/ 102

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MENU [IN ACTUALITY] CORSI ITALIANO Capuccino - Philadelphia Cream Cheese over sauteed eggplant, zucchini, prosciutto Biscotti - Ritz Cracker with colored Philadelphia Cream Cheese CORSI AMERICANO Bloody Mary - blood orange juice, grapes, mint Bacon & Eggs - fried tagliatelle, red sugar, peach, whipped cream, cocoa powder French Fries & Ketchup - fried apples, strawberry jam

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The works in this section were created on my own time. I enjoy taking photos, but even more than that, I love sketching and drawing. In my free time, I sketch. I sketch a lot--and these aren’t normal sketches that normal people do, like people and flowers and pretty graphics. My sketches are stadiums. My drawings are skyscrapers. My notes [from classes where I should have been paying attention, like Advanced Neuroscience and Molecular Biochem], pages and pages of them, are covered with thousands of sketches of stadiums, bridges, highrise buildings, and intricately-designed city layouts. This is what I’ve always wanted to do. This is my passion. I want to create beautiful structures that people experience on the grandest of scales. I want to help create spaces that people can use fluidly. My ultimate goal is to see some of these ideas become tangible reality.

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