Design Portfolio by rodriguezsjohanna

173’-0” Total Height of Tower A

/8”= 1’-0”

88’-10” Walkway entrance to tower

”

40’-0”

tower iteration for VEER A

Section at 1/8”= 1’-0”

JOHANNA RODRIGUEZ design portfolio

selected works

FALL 2016

SPRING 2018

WINTER 2017

FALL 2017

fall 2018

FALL 2018

Mt. Wilson scientistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retreat A proposed space for work and living

UP UP

ground floor plan

second floor plan

The site given had three features that were allowed to be built upon for the proposed solution: two concrete blocks and a concrete footing. The most important feature that i thought was important to use to show a continuation from the site was the square concrete footing. this module was too small for usable space therefore the scale was increased. The concrete core in the center of the middle volume derives directly from the foundation. This concrete core creates a language that evidently shows that the story behind this project is its connection to the small space we were allowed to build upon. Although this core to too small to house living spaces, it is large enough to accommodate restrooms and service areas, such as storage. This concrete core is surrounded with the circulation, which is meant to be used mostly for the residents as it leads directly to the private areas. a grid results from the different levels and shape of the concrete footing and helps organize spaces.

third floor plan

Skin The skin is a non-structural element that encloses all the framing. It does not bear any loads and only acts as the facade in this design. Two cubes are perforated metal while the other is made up of wood.

Secondary Structure In addition to the shear bracing used, a secondary vertical structure is introduced into the project. This increases the amount of members, which ultimately decreases the amount of deflection that is possible.

Diagonal Bracing In order to resist lateral loads, shear bracing is used within the steel frame that encloses the structure. In the central cube these braces are exposed on the exterior to reveal what is under the skin.

Steel Frame

The steel frame creates three unique spaces that all range in size and in their orientation towards the site. The largest cube sits highest up from the site, while the remaining cubes work with the slope and descend down.

Concrete Floors The three floors all remain at level, even with the slanted cubes that houses them. These floors emerged from the intersection of the three cubes and the structural grid. All three range in size, depending what they house.

Circulation

The staircase follows the module of the foundation as it circulates the served up into their private spaces, but also leads the way into the lower level of the project used for maintenance and servant purposes.

Steel Tubes

These steel tubes create a grid around the structure by following the dimensions previously established by the concrete tube. This grid has three layers to it, each layer becoming a level ground with the rotated cubes.

Concrete Core

The concrete tube is the size of the foundation it sits upon and expands up thirty feet through all three floors. This tube houses bathrooms, servant spaces, and is the module used for the grid it imposes on the structure.

TWO BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE

ONE BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE

west hollywood housing project TWO BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE

a multi-family residential area

ONE BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE ONE BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE

ONE BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE

SITE PLAN at 1/8”=1’-0”

third floor plan

SPAULDING AVE

TWO BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE

ONE BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE

ALLEY

TWO BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE ONE BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE ONE BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE

ONE BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE

second floor plan

ONE BEDROOM

STUDIO

ONE BEDROOM

STUDIO

STUDIO STUDIO

The project consists of fourteen units: six studios, four one-bedroom townhouses, two one bedroom flats, and two two-bedroom townhouses. The studios and one bedroom flats were all placed on the ground level in order to reduce the amount of footprint on the second level. My original concept with this project was to maintain the privacy of the housing project while exploring the potential of a community space created by courtyards. in order to create moments for interaction, there are two different courtyards for different programs. the central program allows for summer lunches as well as shade underneath the tree, while the second courtyard has more privacy and allows for one to go there to read a book. In order to maintain the privacy of the residents while allowing them to interact as a community, planters with vegetation are used to distinguish the private spaces from the spaces that are communal spaces.

ground plan

GROUND FLOOR PLAN at 1/8î=1í-0î

underground parking plan

ONE BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE

at 1/8”=1’-0”

WEST FACING ELEVATON

at 1/8”=1’-0”

SECTION A - FACING SOUTH

at 1/16î=1í-0î

ONE BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE

THIRD FLOOR PLAN

TWO BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE

BEDROOM NHOUSE TWO BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE

piazza brunelleschi

GROUND FLOOR at 1:200

1. BOOKSHOP 2. PUBLIC ENTRANCE 3. CAFE AREA 4. EXHIBITION SPACE 5. LARGE CINEMA

The project consists a study that concerns the definition of a citizen in a city as heavily populated by tourists as florence, italy is. in a public space as neglected as piazza brunelleschi, which now sits at the entrance of the humanities department of a university, the attempt was made at a new addition that would both accomodate two diverse audiences; the local students that utilize the space and the tourists that come in and out of the city. my approach to the project was to enhance the interactions between the two audiences but also to divide the program by colloborative spaces and solo spaces. the connections between the new addition and the existing library was to enable these programs to function better. at the center of this project lies a courtyard that is formed from the rotation of the two shapes that were formed to fit these programs. surrounding the courtyard is the circulation that allows for a central movement throughout the project.

FIRST FLOOR at 1:200

SECOND FLOOR at 1:200

6. EXHIBITION CONTINUED 7. SMALL CINEMA 8. READING ROOM 9. STUDY AREA 10. TERRACE AREA

THIRD FLOOR at 1:200

an addition to the humanities library

SOUTH ELEVATION AT 1:200

FORM DEVELOPMENT

PUBLIC (LOCALS) STUDENTS PUBLIC (TOURISTS)

WEST ELEVATION AT 1:200 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE

STUDY ROOMS EXHIBIT READINGS AREA

SOLO

ENTRANCE CINEMAS BOOKSHOP BATHROOMS

viale belfiore

the junction: a new gateway to the city group project

16. OFFICES 17. CONFERENCE HAL L 18. CONFERENCE ROO M

PIANO QUA TRO at 1:200

6 8

5 2

4 WC

14 13

13. OFFICES 14. MEETING ROOM 15. GROUP MEETING ROO M

PIANO TRE at 1:200

10 9 8

3 65

9 6 8

5 2

7 4

1 WC

12 9

6 8

5 7

10. LOUNGE/ BREAK ROO M 11. COPY/ SUPP LY AREA 12. OFFICES

4 1

PIANO DUE at 1:200

7. CLOTHING S TORE 8. CAFE/ BOOKST ORE 9. GROCE RY STORE

PIANO UNO at 1:200

viale belfiore began as another exploration of the term of citizenship, but this time being focused in both the housing and public space realm. This project was to become a new gateway for the city that accomodated tourists, students, both foreign and local to italy, and permanent residents. the goal was to design both private and public spaces that would create moments of interaction between the different communities inhabiting the area. this was a group collaborative project that was divided up into commercial, hotel, and housing areas. the exploration of public spaces that were successful was something that had an impact in our development of the public space that was designed. the facade had two contrasting qualities that reinforced the concept of public space, as the arches housed programs that were typically public and the grid housed programs that were typically private and only to be used by the residents of the junction.

3 1. BANK 2. BAR 3. PHARMACHY 4. BIKE SHOP 5. STORAGE 6. GELATERIA

Commercial / Offices PIANO TERRA at 1:200

LIFE

SPACE

BUILDING

SECTION A at 1:200

veer

a pathway into the redwoods group project done for save the redwoods league

The concept behind this design was the interest to highlight the captivating moments that were exhibited in the nature of the redwood forest. The switchbacks and change of direction of the walkway are designed to mimic the reiterations that the Redwood goes through when it experiences disturbances in its environment. We want to not only display the interesting characteristics of the tree but also create different learning experiences for all the different guests that may be using the canopy walkway. The design stemmed from making an iteration of the project more organic then going further to rationalize the curves created. this allowed for our goal to give the client a more organic design yet still manage to veer the guests off into different directions on its approach to the centennial tree. there is no tower in the final design, but the walkway slopes at different levels throughout the distinct topography while presenting learning opportunities to highlight the values of the Save the Redwoods League.

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The general concept behind this design was the interest to highlight the captivating

moments that were exhibited in the nature of the redwood forest. The switchbacks and

change of direction of the walkway are designed to mimic the reiterations that the Redwood

Project Data

goes through when it experiences disturbances in its environment. We want to not only di

play the interesting characteristics of the tree but also create different learning experiences for all the different guests that may be using the canopy walkway.

The beginning of this design stemmed from three different schemes that were being

developed, each with a different approach to highlighting the Centennial Tree. From these three schemes we chose two to combine and further develop as a team. In this combined scheme there is a tower that has an ADA platform that allows ADA guests to move easily

throughout our walkway and not return the same way they came from. This allows for all of

Number of Columns: Max Span b/w columns: Column Max Heights: Length of Path: Width of main path: Surface Area of Walkway: Surface Area of Landings:

15 30’ 47’ 344’ 6’ 3111 SF 90 SF

the guests to have a series of different experiences through the walk way. These walkways

explore the possibilities of vertical movement, creating stairways and seating areas that stem off to the sides of the walkway. The walkway and the tower facilitate movement throughout

TREE

the distinct topography while presenting learning opportunities to highlight the values of the

TREE CONCEPT

Shared the Redwoods League.

STUMP

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7’ R=

STUMP

7’ R=

REDWOODS

’ 13 R=

LEGEND WALKWAY PATH TREES

R=37

R=25’

scheme there is a tower that has an ADA platform that allows ADA guests to move easily throughout our walkway and not return the same way they came from. This allows for all of WALKWAY PATH

LEGEND

CENTENNIAL TREE

TREES

WALKWAY PATH

CENTENNIAL TREE

’ 13 R=

R= 17

’

LEGEND TREES CIRCULATION

the guests to have a series of different experiences through the walk way. These walkways TREES

RATIONALIZED RATIO

explore the possibilities of vertical movement, creating stairways and seating areas that stem off to the sides of the walkway. The walkway and the tower facilitate movement throughout the distinct topography while presenting learning opportunities to highlight the values of the Shared the Redwoods League.

Wooden Cap on Steel Handrail

STUMP

TREE

GROWTH

Curved Steel Baluster with 1” wire

TREE CONCEPT 2x2 Wood Decking running parrallel to path Steel Baluster bolted to angle Wide Flange acting as tapered fin Hollow Steel Square Member

’ 13 R=

7’ R=

STUMP

’ 13

’ =7

FAIRY RING

R=37 R=25’

Project Data Steel Column

Steel Connection

45'

Number of Columns: Max Span b/w columns: Column Max Heights:

15 30’ 47’

STUMP

75'

65' REDWOODS

45'

2'-10" 20'-6"

31'-9"

34'-3"

44'-6"

47'

46'-3"

37'

37'-9"

50'

TO TAL LEN G TH 344'

FAIRY RING

three schemes we chose two to combine and further develop as a team. In this combined LEGEND

CENTENNIAL TREE

R AT I O N A L I Z E D

ORGANIC

PAT H

REDWOODS

FAIRY RING

21'-1"

55'

CENTENNIAL TREE

developed, each with a different approach to highlighting the Centennial Tree. From these STUMP

34'-2" 60'

The beginning of this design stemmed from three different schemes that were being FAIRY RING

9'-1"

65'

REDWOODS

GROWTH

TREE CONCEPT

STUMP

FAIRY RING

75'

ORGANIC

PAT H

goes through when it experiences disturbances in its environment. We want to not only di TREE

80'

LENGTH 211' @ 3%

LENGTH 134' @ 3%

STUMP

70'

play the interesting characteristics of the tree but also create different learning experiences for all the different guests that may be using the canopy walkway.

1'-7"

85'

13'

EG R E S S Hei g h t 8 6 '

change of direction of the walkway are designed to mimic the reiterations that the Redwood

55'

80'

ENTRANCE Height 82'

FAIRY RING

70'

60'

50'

CENTENNIAL TREE

LEGEND WALKWAY PATH TREES

R AT I O N A L I Z E D

The general concept behind this design was the interest to highlight the captivating

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the view

12'-0"

15'-0"

12'-0"

lodging in the redwoods group project done for save the redwoods league

ROOF PLAN SCALE 1/4”=1’-0”

14'-4 3/4"

11'-4 1/2"

FLOOR PLAN SCALE 1/4”=1’-0”

11'-0" 9'-0"

this project began with site organization of the upper pad to anticipate circulation that was to be created. With these circulation paths, we identified the usable space in our project and began to divide each site according to how much space a unit would occupy and giving all the occupants enough patio space. the lower pad was programmed to hold small intimate weddings or events. The concept of this project began with wanting to create an event space to draw more people to the Redwoods Forest while also creating lodging units that were to be trailer-able. This constrained and challenged our development for a lodging unit as we sought different ways to incorporate the rich history behind the Redwoods. Designing for a seasonal use was a driving factor in our design that we used in order to create a unit that was simple to take down but elegant at the same time. Our target for our project are couples are engaged, big businesses that wish to treat their employees to company retreats, or even the regular camper.

0'-3" -0'-0" -2'-6"

SECTION-A SCALE 1/4”=1’-0”

12'-0"

9'-0"

-0'-0"

ELEVATION

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Create Footprint

Create Form

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665

Overall Site

HIL TO

655

650

690

685

10'SE -0" TB

AC K

645

SITE A

SI DE

680

20'-

" 17'-3

TRAIL B

675

640

670

K 60"

635

N RD

660

SITE B

Dance Floor

5% DN

655 LENGTH 28'

625

-6"

LENGTH 32'

650

60" LENGTH 66'

60"

625

20'

th 423

620

60"

630

60" Ceremony

625

Not to Scale 620

665

60"

635

630

Event Plan

Bathroom & Showers

60"

HILTO

Bridal Sweet

Groom Sweet

630

645 LENGTH 43'

Leng

620

640

LENGTH 43'

Cocktail Area and Fire pits

635

LENGTH 51'

615

Bar Area

630

LENGTH 54'

610

160'-11"

PARKING B

10'-0"

605

620

LENGTH 47'

21'-0"

605

625

LENGTH 51'

8'-0"

610 610

20'-0"

615 TRAIL B LENGTH 8.3% 23'

LENGTH 23'

60'-0"

LENGTH 23'

LENGT

60'-0"

610

H 366'

590

SITE B 585

600

605 600

580 595 575

LENGTH 23'

LENGTH 30'

LENGTH 23'

LENGTH 42'

590

570

585

565

560

580

555 575 550

TRAIL B

570

545 Bathroom & Showers

565

540 Picnic Area Bridal Sweet

Groom Sweet

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Learning Area

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Create Footprint

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Adapt Form to Frame View

Not to Scale

Fire Pits

The beginning of this project began with site organization of the upper pad to anticipate circulation that was to be created. With these circulation paths, we identified the usable space in our project and began to divide each site according to how much space a unit would

Big Goose pattern

Mirror Big Goose

Expand Big Goose

Create Footprint

Create Form

occupy and giving all the occupants enough patio space. Another influencing factor in orga-

Adapt Form to Frame View

nizing the sites, more specifically the lower pad, was the concept of our team wanted to hold small intimate weddings or events on the lower pad. The concept of this project began with wanting to create an event space to draw more people to the Redwoods Forest while also creating lodging units that were to be trailer-able. This constrained and challenged our development for a lodging unit as we sought different ways to incorporate the rich history behind the Redwoods. Designing for a seasonal use was a driving factor in our design that we used in order to create a unit that was simple to take down but elegant at the same time. Our target for our project are couples are engaged, big businesses that wish to treat their employees to company retreats, or even the regular camper. Although our units are not necessarily in the glamping category of tents, they are large enough to accommodate more than one person per unit with the possibility of making new units in the future 665

Site

Predicted Circultion

Unit Space

Usable Space

Overall Site 655

11'-4 1/2"

650 60" 60"

SITE B

690

Dance Floor

60"

645

685

10'SE -0" TB

60" 60" Ceremony

SITE A

640

20'

-0"

17'-3

635

675

Bar Area

670

N RD

660

5% DN

635

630

625 8%

'-6

645 LENGTH 43'

Leng

620

635

615

Picnic Area

630

LENGTH 54'

Bridal Sweet

610

160'-11"

18'-0"

Learning Area

8'-0"

610

Non-event Plan

PARKING B

605

625

LENGTH 51'

12'-0" 16

10'-0"

605

620

LENGTH 47'

33'-0"

Fire Pits

20'-0"

Not to Scale

640

LENGTH 43'

LENGTH 51'

615

LENGTH 66'

625

th 423

620

Bathroom & Showers

650

630

SCALE 1/4”=1’-0”

TRAIL B

655 LENGTH 28' LENGTH 32'

FLOOR PLAN

625

620

665

HILTO

Groom Sweet

680

Cocktail Area and Fire pits

21'-0"

Not to Scale

Bathroom & Showers 60"

14'-4 K3/4"

Bridal Sweet

Groom Sweet

60"

TRAIL B

615 TRAIL B LENGTH 23'

LENGTH 8.3% 23'

LENGTH 23'

LENGT

590

60'-0"

610

H 366'

SITE B

12'-0"

585

580

605 600

15'-0"

600

60'-0"

Event Plan

Overall Site

Unit Space

Usable Space

HIL TO

Predicted Circultion

11'-4 1/2"

Site

9'-11"

Unit Space

33'-0"

Usable Space

18'-0"

Predicted Circultion

9'-11"

Site

595

575

LENGTH 23' LENGTH 23'

LENGTH 30' LENGTH 42'

590

570

585

565

STRUCTURE [WOOD]

560

BUILT IN FURNITURE [WOOD]

580

555 575 550

ROOF PLAN

ROOF [FIBER CEMENT PANELS]

EXTERIOR WALL FINISH [FIBER CEMENT PANELS]

SCALE 1/4”=1’-0”

570

545

565

540

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WINDOWS

OUTDOOR DECKING [WOOD]

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0'-3" 0'-0" -2'-6"

Section A

SCALE 1/4”=1’-0”

occupy and giving all the occupants enough patio space. Another influencing factor in organizing the sites, more specifically the lower pad, was the concept of our team wanted to hold small intimate weddings or events on the lower pad. The concept of this project began with wanting to create an event space to draw more people to the Redwoods Forest while also creating lodging units that were to be trailer-able. This constrained and challenged our development for a lodging unit as we sought different ways to incorporate the rich history behind the Redwoods. Designing for a seasonal use was