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EDGE BLOCK
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P U L I TO R E S TA U R A N T
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W A L L A S S E M B LY
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B AT H H O U S E
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TRADE SHOW
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SHOWROOM
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B I R D C O N S E R VATO RY
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NOBO LANTERN
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TRAVEL
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RESUME
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B L O C K
DESIGN VII, FALL 2017
The project addresses a challenging site in an urban context with the intent of connecting the city of Pantin to the city of Paris while overcoming significant elevation changes and large-scale infrastructure overlap. The studio focused on the introduction of live, work, culture + leisure as potential solutions to the site/urban dilemma. The project focuses on reconnecting with the context by activating the edges of the site. A “belt� system is incorporated to encompass the perimeter of the site, which hosts most of the existing programs of storage. The resulting void contains leisure + culture activities that serve to unite the architectural interventions of the edges. Three potential typologies of live + work were studied and integrated across the site depending on the area. Separating live + work, combining live and work vertically, or densifying horizontally. This established three general zones along the site that serve different demographics and programs. Partners: Ida Rey, Camille Montbel, Andrew Hong + Nathan Chen
Existing Condition
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Inverse Mass + Void
Void Connection to Site Program + Context
Connection of Facade + Public Program to Context
Public, Private, Storage Access
Section A - northwest
Section B - east
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01 EXISTING PROGRAM move existing storage + artist residence + circus into belt
1 . 5 B E LT belt is created to address edge conditions of infrastructure and adjacent blocks
02 LIVE+WORK TYPOLOGY introduce three different types of live+work architecture on different zones of the belt
2 . 5 L AY E R I N G second layer of housing is created to imagine how the site can be developed from outside in
03 VOID (TOPOGRAPHY) topography connects void with the belt programs and the site’s various elevation changes
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Site Plan - belt level
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p r o p o s a l s t o r a g e
existing program of storage for parc de la villette
14000 m2 43%
h o u s i n g
social housing adaptable housing for families, students, young adults, the elderly, businesses
15000 m2 46% 1) co-working + living
o f f i c e s
new oďŹƒces on site mainly on streetside, lower levels
a r t i s t
r e s i d e n c e s
artist workshops + supporting programs
p e r f o r m a n c e
entertainment venue or show space that takes on the program of the existing circus
c o m m e r c i a l
shops, restaurants, markets, pharmacies, bakeries, etc.
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2000m2
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6.2%
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2) separate 500m2
1.5%
400m2
1.2%
600m2
1.8%
3) garden city
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TRAM: T3b
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LEISURE
C U LT U R E + L E I S U R E
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Centre de Pompidou 6,000 sq. meters
Place des Vosges 12,000 sq. meters
Parvis de l’hôtel de Ville 5,000 sq. meters
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core studio
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N O N - P R O F I T
R E S T A U R A N T
DESIGN VI, SPRING 2017
Working with a current construction site in East Austin on the corner of 12th and Chicon street, this project took an immediate challenge with the task of establishing a non-profit restaurant with minimal square footage allowance. The project would develop in the ground corner lot of a multi-family complex within the confines of only 1,400 square feet. The primary focus of this studio was to understand and develop a full set of construction documents for the design project. In addition to the set of CDs, we worked with a real developer and potential client throughout the semester as we developed potential design concepts, possible non-profits to partner with, and branding schemes for the client to consider. The staff of this restaurant would consist of at-risk youth in the area of East Austin. This restaurant would be important to the currently gentrified community of East Austin, as well as the at-risk youth seeking a fresh start.
UT CAMPUS ABILENE
FORT WORTH OAKWOOD CEMETERY
DALLAS STATE CAPITOL
INTERSTATE 35
AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO
HOUSTON STATE CEMETERY
CAMPBELL ELEMENTARY
SITE AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE SITE
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Po i nt of Sa l e Co u nter - a xo n o met ri c
Po i nt of Sa l e Co u nter - e xp l o d e d a xo n o met ri c
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Furni t u re
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Level 3 26' - 7 7/8" TB2 25' - 1 7/8"
Level 2 15' - 3 5/8" TB1 14' - 6 7/8"
West Se c t io n
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12’ ceiling: see elevation
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Recessed 3.5” downlight Mini recessed 2” downlight Recessed troffer Trov 48” graze Air ducts 20
W A L L
A S S E M B L Y
CONSTRUCTION II, SPRING 2016
As part of a construction course, we created an innovative wall assembly from recycled and unique materials that are not often used in combination for interior construction. After searching through restores, and discovering our curiosity to explore working with new materials, we looked at how to combine resin, air filters and glass to make something new. This course helped see the potential in materials and reusing or re-purposing resources when possible. The idea behind this innovative wall assembly was for it to be a modulated backlit feature within a sacred space. Partner: Natalie Boverman
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6’ 3/4”
2’ 0”
Wood Furring
Wood Stud
Attachment Hardware
Attachment Hardware
Wood Stud
Wood Furring
Gypsum Board
Gypsum Board
Fiberglass Filter Glass Piece
Glass Piece
Fiberglass Filter
Resin
Resin
Optional Light
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B A T H
H O U S E
D E S I G N V, FA L L 2 0 1 6
The site for this downtown Austin bath house lies within the top two floors of a boutique hotel along a popular city street. While in the midst of the bustling city, this spa exists to serve as an escape from the chaos. Inspired by the inverse geometries drawn in section of the traditional hammam bath, the integrated undulating form reacts to the presence of water or skin, sinking or rising when program dictates. The form is convex to create private, occupiable spaces while also concave at times to create numerous pools of varying temperatures. The corian ceiling undulates as well in response to the existing structural columns and to adjust and improve acoustic conditions through its reduction in reverberation times. This overall continuous and contrasting form establishes a peaceful and unexpected environment for those who are looking to escape the city.
Consider Floor/Ceiling/ Wall Conditions
Floor + Ceiling Relationship
Opposite Conditions with Same Direction
Contact with Water Contact with Body
Flip Direction - New Environment
Opposite Directions Creates Open Condition
Opposite Directions Creates Closed Condition
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Backlit Corian Walls + Ceiling
Prefabricated Wooden Floor Form
Structural Columns + Interior Partitions
Existing Walls
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Plan at 16’
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T R A D E
S H O W
D E S I G N I V, S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
This overpassing installation would serve its purpose of captivating and engaging visitors to the IIDA booth at the trade fair through its innovative and intriguing form. Networking and social interaction are promoted through seating and tables that are either part of the requested Vitra collection or created by the form that “grows� as program dictates. IIDA’s color palette and logo were integrated along the back wall to maintain brand recognition and overall promotion of the organization. The boxes remain hollow to allocate for storage and ease of transportation/construction for the fair. Cork was used across the floor to improve acoustic conditions in this loud environment.
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A Custom Tables B HAL Ply Tube Chairs (Vitra) C Hollow White Boxes D Cork Floor Plates E Suita Club Armchairs (Vitra) F IIDA Logo
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S H O W R O O M
D E S I G N I V, S P R I N G 2 0 1 6
This existing unit on the ground floor within the corner of a multi-family complex in downtown Austin, Texas has a strong streetfront presence that is taken advantage of through the interior partitioning and zoning of space. This project takes the challenge of using architecture to uniquely display furniture for the Swiss company of Vitra. The partitions play with varying transparencies and colors to entice passer-byers and most importantly to separate the three types of furniture display for Vitra. Grid-based Structural System
This design concept pushes the boundaries on defining spaces through various planes derived from a grid based on the existing structure and columns. Programs are clearly separated through a system of cubic volumes, setting up a hierarchy of space as well as variety in furniture display styles. Once inside, floating overhead cubic elements serve to display additional furniture pieces and establish a sense of intrigue throughout the showroom that carries visitors from one zone to another.
Walls + Partitions
Ceiling Pieces + Display Boxes
Existing Back Concrete Wall
Floor + Existing Structural Columns
Existing Facade
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A Structural Steel Frame B Light Wood Veneer C Concrete Exterior D Yellow Panel Finish E Green Panel Finish F Red Panel Finish G White Concrete H Vitra Logo J Frosted Glass Panels
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C O N S E R V A T O R Y
DESIGN II, SPRING 2015
After thorough analysis of Laguna Gloria (an 18-acre historic landmark in Austin, Texas) and in-depth research on birding program requirements, a multi-functional birding center was developed for visitors to view and educate themselves on the native birds of the site. The architecture encompasses programs from lecture halls, bird watching areas and educational libraries to learn more about the hobby of bird watching. The structure took on a multi-stacked system to elevate visitors into the trees for a unique views into the laguna. Each component of the architecture reaches and addresses a different ecosystem within the site - from the shoreline to the main trail on the opposite side. Numerous types of bird blinds are incorporated into the design to promote continuous bird watching throughout.
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Zone C
Zone B
Shifted System
Structural Supports
Zone A
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N O B O
L A N T E R N
E N V I R O N M E N TA L C O N T R O L S , FA L L 2 0 1 6
Meet Nobo. Designed to get you home safely each night, its orb-like, faceted character produces a warm, white light that will illuminate the space between Goldsmith Hall and West Mall Building as well as provide a light source to students as they travel around UT’s campus at night. Nobo lanterns produce equal amounts of ambient and direct light highlighting the path before you. As a part of UT’s Be Safe initiative, the lantern will serve as a way to provide students with a lit path no matter where or when they are walking on campus. GPS tracking monitors the location of walking students and the moving lanterns within campus. Batteries allow for the ability to charge devices, such as cellphones, on-thego through the lantern. Partners: Natalie Boverman + Kimberley Gabosch
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T R A V E L
S K E T C H E S
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P H O T O G R A P H Y
V I S U A L C O M M U N I C AT I O N , FA L L 2 0 1 5
A small collection of sketches and photographs from a semester of traveling abroad across Europe.
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R E S U M E
S A M A N T H A
S H I M I N S K I
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SC H O OL OF ARCHIT EC T URE Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
MCCOMBS SCHOOL O F B US IN ES S Business Foundations Certificate, 24 Credits Real Estate Certificate, 21 Credits
ÉCOLE NAT IONALE SUP ÉRIEURE D ’ARC H IT EC T URE Europe Travel Study Abroad Program
S K I L L S D I G I T A L Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit, VRay, Sketchup, Grasshopper, 3ds Max, Daylight Visualizer, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word
A N A L O G Model Building, Rendering/Hybrid Renders, Sketching, Watercoloring, Laser Cutting, CNC Router, Thermal Mould - Plastic Welding
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MU LT ID ISCIP L IN ARY ARC H IT EC T URE + I NT E R I O R DE S I G N FI R M , I NT E R N Organized and created presentations + participated in meetings with clients Built floor plans + constructed detailed drawings in AutoCad and Revit Researched + ordered materials, created specification sheets + digital/physical material boards Comparative floor plan research + occupancy load calculations
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REAL ESTAT E CO M PAN Y, M ARK ET IN G Create brochures for luxury and standard residential listings active on the market Edit, photoshop + resize images for marketing purposes
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RESID ENT IAL + CO MM ERC IAL IN T ERIO R DE S I G N FI R M , I NT E R N Created lighting, finish, plumbing + hardware schedules for various clients Analyzed and arranged floor plans and furniture layouts in AutoCad Sorted material library and contacted vendors for project information
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