Romiar Karamooz . Academic Portfolio
University of Arizona - 4th of 5 year Bachelor of Architecture address: 8377 Sedan Ave, West Hills, CA 91304 email: romiark@email.arizona.edu tel: 818.577.9802
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lyceum fellowship competition [spring 2009]
site: penland, nc
pipe chair [fall 2009] P
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structures laboratory [spring 2008- fall 2009]
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childrens library [spring 2009]
site: downtown tucson, az
canopy models [summer 2008]
firm: DMJM Design
tower models [summer 2008]
firm: DMJM Design
arid land institute [fall 2009]
site: university of arizona campus, tucson, az
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al COURSE: third year tectonics studio co DESCRIPTION: lyceum fellowship competition, blacksmith studio sited in pendland, north carolina MEDIA: autocad, 3ds max, illustrator, bass wood model, site model is crated chip board and trees are modeled using straws
water flow of site
exploded axonometic
view to the west
longitudinal section
PROJECT INTENTIONS: primary concept was to split the major meadow into its two minor meadows to the south. the translucent canopy links the buildings to trees as it recedes to the tree tops. due to the warm humid climate when class is primarily in session (spring, summer, fall), most of the space is outdoor to obtain optimum ventilation.
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pipe chair concept lock 3� di roller
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process/ fabrication of frame
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constructed frame prototype
heat formed plastic seat
rod seat frame pipe study (figure 8)
chair pipe frame
multi-axis bends
2 COURSE: material, ergonomics, geometry course (furniture) DESCRIPTION: chair essentially created by one pipe, seat framed with rod and layered with plastic MEDIA: 3/4� steel pipe bending and welding, heat formed plastic, modeled in rhino, rendered in vray
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one way span structure
semi-monocoque cantilever stress skin
seismic tower experiment 13 8� typ. 12
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COURSE: building technology, 2008 - 2010 DESCRIPTION: structures laboratory group projects MEDIA: wood (poplar), steel, welding, hands on construction
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4 COURSE: third year tectonics studio (5 weeks) MEDIA: autocad, 3ds max, illustrator, musuem board study models DESCRIPTION: childrens library of tucson, downtown tucson, arizona
outdoor reading
2nd story floor plan
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structural axonometric
skin structural arm foundation
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PROJECT INTENTIONS: security and seperation between public and private spaces drove the placement of the program. it transitions from administration and the public auditorium on the lower level to more intimate and quiet spaces on the second level.
tectonic detail model
1 existing canopy w/ LED display
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2 renovated canopy w/ kinked LED display
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section base model
section model - street level to basement
5 FIRM: DMJM Design, summer 2008 DESCRIPTION: canopy studies for basement entrance MEDIA: museum board base model, laser cut plexi canopies
study model
6 FIRM: DMJM Design, summer 2008 DESCRIPTION: tower proposal, final model photographed and assembled professionally MEDIA: museum board, paper study model, drew laser cut files for final model
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7 COURSE: fourth year integrated system studio DESCRIPTION: arid land institute on the campus of the University of Arizona MEDIA: modeled in rhino, rendered in vray, autocad, illustrator, models made of chip board and museum
systems_structure
primary structure
systems_slabs
floor slabs
systems_hvac
systems_plumbing/water
water harvest and distribution
systems_skins
hvac and mechanical
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PROJECT INTENTIONS: separation between housing / administration and labs / seminar spaces. the two contrasting programs are then linked by exhibition spaces. ground - roof section
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steel structure glass screen wall green house operable glazing unit operable roof unit supply duct gutter insulation