the author “kino� is my nickname. the curiousity of my mind wanders in the vast existence of the universe. i enjoy many experiences and the planets are the representation of my personality and hobbies
trekking and outdoor activities uranus
badminton mars
architecture venus
watercolor & sketching neptune
idealist pluto
plants saturn
ruskin.gellecanao@gmail.com instagram: @kino.archi
table of contents
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the bigbang of design
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a series of wonders in the architecture realm
the celestial and the zenith
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looking in the lenses of keen observations
the meteorites of ideas
a presentation of materialized models
04the retrograde
finding the conformity in manual approach
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“the first second, and the birth of light�
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the bigbang of design a series of wonders in the architecture realm every architectural output starts from a mere idea to a manifested design. there is a commonality for everyone when starting, these are the clamorous concepts that our minds cannot stop wondering about and desire answers immediately. in the first chapter, an overview of my design outputs and processes will be seen. a little taste of my eureka moments.
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beginning at the peak
this might sound ironic, but the best challenge happened to me was when i analyzed
the painting of zaha hadid, entitled “ the peak”. a two dimensional representation of her idea - a chaotic, peculiar, abstract presentation yet gives the viewers a curiousity. but there are a lot of things i learned from this painting, i actually find resolution despite its unstability. most people say that ever yone should start from the bottom and climb your way up, but the peak is only the start of my zeal.
“The Peak” by Zaha Hadid
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design process
the thought process usually is a blend of
deconstructivism and pragmatism, where analysis is an essential part of the process. the extraction of ever y data possible and vital information or observation is the fundamental of ever y reasoning to create the structure.
to fully understand the painting, i started by
fragmenting the key elements of its structure - the axis, the path, the contours, the axis, the bold shadows and the splashes of blue. these characteristics define the totality of the painting as it shows it peculiarity.
from the main picture, i went deep into the
chaotic abyss of the artist, zaha hadid. in this part, i found reasons why hadid interpreted the painting in such way. the understanding of her thought process gave me insights on her vast world of idea and creativity. for example, we find the painting interesting not because its abstract, but despite of its chaotic form, there is a sense of equilibrium on the painting. this equilibrium was hadid’s way to deliver her interpretation of structures.
once all fragments are analyzed, i can correlate
it to a project. the pragmatism of reality and the deconstruction of ideas are applied hand in hand to produce the final output i need. but in most deconstructed architecture, where there are wild forms and shapes, i usually tone down it in minimalist approach. the bigger picture should fit in a defined and minimized forms. the understanding i gained from the deconsruction is what makes the labyrinth of thoughts find its way to extract answers.
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/ al * ‘pas / (v. ) to become free, to be able to break loose
an exposition of vernacularity of philippine architecture. a colloborative project intended to explore the notions of becoming free from non-native styles and approach in order to see the essence of philippine architecture and capture the filipino psyche and experience
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diagram of spaces culture, context & function
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lower ground
combining function and psyche
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upper ground
exploring the visceral culture
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second floor
improving what’s inside
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the project becomes free when
it turns back into the vernacularity of architecture. alpas can be summarized by a state ment by francisco manosa, which says:
“Philippine architecture is an attempt to capture the filipino psyche. therefore the filipino architect must be aware of the forms, spaces, symbols, and materials
that
surround
the
filipino
abound in his countr y, to successfully interpret them. we must also be aware of our indigenous materials - how they have been used in the past, how they are being used today, and the technologies
that
can
be
applied
to these raw materials to make the responsive to our needs.�
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exterior perspective
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after
knowledge
and
awareness
must
come
acceptance. we must remove the mantle of inferiority that foreign domination has placed on us. we must believe in ourselves, our capabilities, innovativeness and creativity, and stop imitating alien cultures and architecture. we must believe
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that in accepting what we are and what we have - both their limitations and their potentials - we can finally emerge as equals.
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x-residence //
an architectural interior design
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tranquility & fickle the state of being calm while changing frequently
an architectural interior output for a specific client - x. francisco. the said client wanted a space for simplicity and calmness. on the other hand, his partner is described as playful and exuberant. the contrasting personality correlated in tangible aspect of architecture.
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correlation
the unit comes with a flexible loft which
can be used to different scenarios or functions. in addition to this, a customized living room furniture is the setter of mood in the focal area. it can be converted to a wider space and has storages.
the unit is a straightforward interpretation
of simplicity. linear visual connections and smooth surfaces are throughout the spaces but the tiny details of furniture are scattered to add excitement to the area.
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calmness of the surfaces exuberance of the speckles
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tambahay
proposed hangout place
hangout = home can we make public spaces feel like home?
in addressing challenges for public spaces, such as climate, landsacpe, vistas and other external factors, the proposed project is a product of various investigations and observations gathered in order to cater the needs of ever y individual. located on plaza mayor in university of santo tomas, we examined what are the necessities for the hangout place to feel like home. a space where people can rest, do active and passive past-time while being protected by the tambayan .
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bound
taper
shell
considering the site is located in a plaza,
the hangout place tries to bridge people together based on their activities. from being bleachers and seating when there is an event going in the plaza or just a nook for reading. the goal is to make people comfortable enough to use the space, to be homy and cozy as much as possible. in connection with this, the modules are proposed to have different functions - storage, planter and even a tool for good air circulation.
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contour
module
array
repeat
introversion + extroversion
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manila wwii experiential museum the subtle art of perception and sensation
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vanishing mediator the threshold between before and after
it is the gist of the total experience of the present situation. the museum serves as the mediator of the past histor y and the future realizations of the audience who will see the displays.
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the celestial and the zenith looking in the lenses of keen observations different factors affect every site and key elements should be observed. but most people only see the narrow picture. in this chapter, two analyses in a wider and extensive scopes were examined. by examining from a far, we can view the specifics and understand the totality.
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“as you fathom the stars, you will find your way out of this oblivion.”
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iloilo esplanade analysis macro and micro 34
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manila post office macro site analysis and flood map
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“imagination is the remnant of speckles of mind.”
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the meteorites of ideas a presentation of materialized models tangible representations of concepts make an in depth interaction between the observer and the idea. models do not lie in its form and connects to the designer with just a glance. the materialization of schemes concretizes the assumptions of the designer and an important tool to communicate in terms of scale.
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collated models of 3rd batch of interns project year: 2017 materials: mdf, acr ylic, chipboard fabrication: laser cut
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vivarium project year: 2018 materials: mdf, chipboard fabrication: laser cut designer: louie kiu
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worldbex 2018 tower model project year: 2018 materials: acr ylic, chipboard, abs filament, led lights fabrication: laser cut & 3d printing designer: gf & partners architects
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benilde @ 30 project year: 2018 materials: acr ylic, chipboard, abs filament, led lights fabrication: laser cut & 3d printing client: dls-csb & center for campus art
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feliciano’s thesis project year: 2019 materials: acr ylic, abs filament, led lights fabrication: laser cut & 3d printing designer: miguel feliciano
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“step back for a while, my child. as you will face greater heights when the time is ready for you.�
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the retrograde finding the conformity in manual approach sketches and ink are the fundamentals of our passion. we communicate in those two-dimensional lines and immediately visualize our insights and imagination for a certain extent. our hands freely move and feel the flow of ideas coming from our minds into the tips of our fingers, as if the pen is dancing with our fancies. in this last chapter, a presentation of my sketches, watercolour and crafts to release my heart out will be shown.
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pastel swarm
pastel swarm - inverted
2016
2016
watercolour and ink on paper
watercolour and ink on paper
plate render
soft crashes
2017
2017
markers on vellum
watercolour on paper
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resurrect
reversed bloom
2016
2016
watercolour and pancil on paper
watercolour on paper
tric
memento
2019
2018
watercolour and ink on paper
ink on paper
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past time
astro
2017
2018
ink on paper
ink on paper
random warm-ups
live-dream-decay
2018
2018
ink on paper
ink on paper
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“the stars are beautiful, because of a flower that cannot be seen.� - the little prince
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ruskin d. gellecanao ruskin.gellecanao@gmail.com Š 2020
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