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professional Chelsea, MA
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academic project los angeles, CA
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individual Bangalore, India
Professional work: DiMella Shaffer
Client: Lasell Village
Location: Auburndale, Massachusetts
Project Scope: New Construction Contribution: Scematic Design
The Lasell Village expansion project aimed to add independent living units, wellness facilities, and a multipurpose area to enhance resident amenities and community engagement. I contributed by preparing submissions for the Auburndale Historical District Commission (AHDC), developing design iterations, and creating graphics to address neighborhood concerns regarding scale and historical preservation.
My role involved collaborating on design strategies to retain key campus features and incorporate elements from the demolished structure, ensuring seamless integration with the existing aesthetic. This approach allowed us to create a cohesive, supportive environment that aligns with Lasell Village’s character and fosters community connection.
The design team took inspiration from the existing campus and surrounding areas to create a building that fits within the local and historical context. The resulting T-shaped cluster of three connected volumes increases spatial efficiency, meets program requirements, and addresses community concerns.
PROPOSED MULTIPURPOSE SPACE + CONNECTOR
Professional work: DiMella Shaffer
Client: King Street properties
Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Project Scope: New Construction
Contribution: Design Development, Construction Drawing
The project consisted of three structures, including two five-story office/lab buildings and a parking garage to support the office/lab parking needs. The office/lab structures had an approximate height of 80 feet and a combined rentable area of 440,000 square feet. The parking garage spanned 350,000 square feet over nine levels.
I contributed to the development of these buildings, working on the exterior facade, participating in bet calculations, assisting with material selection, preparing client presentations to help make design decisions for the exterior, and contributing to the development of construction drawings. Additionally, I ensured seamless interdisciplinary collaboration. These efforts maintained smooth project flow and met key milestones from start to finish.
The building’s exterior includes a facade of ACM (Aluminum Composite Material) panels and a lab facade or billboard wrapped in Morin Matrix Aluminum panels. The north building rests on a podium clad in black granite at its northeast corner, emphasizing its solid base. The design achieves a window-towall ratio of 30%, meeting a U-value of 0.25. The jewel boxes or curtain wall systems are all triple-glazed, providing superior insulation. Additionally, the penthouse is insulated and enclosed with ACM panels.
Professional work: DiMella Shaffer
Client: King Street properties
Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Project Scope: New Construction, Adaptive Reuse Contribution: Scematic Design
Between 2021 and 2022, DiMella Shaffer developed a comprehensive master plan for the Chelsea Soldier Homes (CSH) Domiciliary Campus, focusing on renovating and upgrading all historic buildings while adding two new structures. The project included Phase 2, which encompassed the historic Adams building and a new structure called the East Parcel connected to it. This phase, which will be registered as a national landmark, accounted for approximately 81 residential units across all buildings.
In my role, I contributed to creating architectural floor plans and typical unit plans (Group 1 and Group 2) for both the Adams building and the East Parcel. One of the key challenges was converting the aging Adams building from Single Room Occupancy into affordable housing apartments for veterans and their families. This process involved evaluating existing walls and collaborating with the structural team to identify which walls could be demolished. Additionally, I worked closely with peers managing the exterior window design to ensure alignment with the interior room layouts.
The Adams building, a three-story historic structure, and the East Parcel, a newly constructed five-story building, were residential amenities. All units in Adams are Group 2 units, making them inclusive to all age groups, while the East Parcel Group 2 units to accommodate diverse resident needs. Both buildings include laundry facilities on every floor and common community interaction. Notably, the third floor of the East Parcel is reserved exclusively for women, providing dedicated connectivity and convenience, the two buildings share a common mail room and entryway that serves as a unifying
were designed to offer comprehensive Parcel features a mix of Group 1 and common spaces for leisure, fostering dedicated living arrangements. To enhance unifying link between them.
Los Angeles, California,USA
Academic Project- Spring 2020 Instructors- Jose Sanchez Team- Minyue Ge, Caleb S.
1000 (modules/words/ moments) to 1 (building/sentence/ story)
This building, located in the former industrial area of Downtown Los Angeles, incorporates 1000 modules or moments into a single cohesive story or sentence. The primary focus is on co-working, and the building is designed to appeal to a diverse range of users through the use of advanced material technologies, specifically Cross-Laminated Timber.
The modular system is adaptable to the immediate environment, creating an immersive experience for users as they connect the interior and exterior spaces. By manipulating the form of the building, the modular system creates an active landscape that merges seemingly separate experiences.
SITE (50% Coverage)
SUNKEN (Site Engagement)
(Entrance) VOID (Visual Connection)
PROGRAM
Informal Meeting Area (1,200 SF)
Co-Working (5,200 SF)
Maker Studio (2,600 SF)
Atrium (1,850 SF)
Conference Room (1,300 SF)
Private Office (1,300 SF)
Reading room (1,350 SF)
Cafe (2,500 SF)
Recreational Lobby (1,300 SF)
Co-Working Lobby (2,300 SF)
Auditorium (2,300 SF) Seminar Room(2,300 SF)
Reception (2,300 SF)
Restroom (2,300 SF)
Kitchen (2,300 SF)
Mechanical (2,300 SF)
Shipping/ Trash (2,300 SF)
4-6F
Co-Working (Knowledge)
1-3F Community Engagement (Inspiration)
-1F
Auditorium (Presentation)
Printing Room (1,000 SF) MASS CAGE (1.5’ X 1.5’ GRID)
letters
words
modules for single, double occupancy, lounge seating and private offices
phrases sentences
modules are grouped together as per the functional needs in the space, creating clusters on every floor
co-working community clusters for 1-6 occupancy
INTEGRATION
01 Structure
Hybrid Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) wall with steel frame and glulam beams and columns with SHEPRA connectors.
02 Daylight
High performance Double glazing ribbon windows allow natural lighting in Co-working spaces.
03 Acoustics
Spurce panels in the ceiling to control reverberation and Aluminum alloy panels fitted with fibers and foams used on the exterior as highway sound barrier.
04 Service Distribution
Mechanical and electrical equipments placed in suspended ceiling with framework.
05 Shading
Aluminum blocks of 1.5’ thickness delay the heat transmission through building and acts as a shading device.
06 Ventilation
Air handling unit placed in suspended ceiling to regulate and circulate air as part of heating , ventilation and airConditioning system.
EXPLODED CHUNK DRAWING OF FACADE INTERGRATED WITH INTERIOR FURNITURE
Aluminum plate panel
clipped to 0.07’ and 0.15’ MTL framework
0.07’ and 0.015’ metal framing with sliding clip for fasteners to stud location
DETAIL OF GLULAM STRUCTURE CONNECTIONS
Glulam beam
Screws Dovetail connector plates
Glulam beam
DETAIL
Sloped Flashing
Self- Adhered membrane
2 PLY SBS Roofing membrane over roof sheathing over thermal insulation
Framework for suspended ceiling complete with 12.5 mm painted gyproc wallboard
Mechanical and electrical wiring
Access panels formed of 4mm THK Aluminum Sheet
High performance double glazing
Rigid insulation with water barrier
5 PLY Cross Laminated Timber
SHEPRA glulam column connected with dove tail connection
SHEPRA glulam beam
Modular CLT furniture
5 PLY Cross Laminated Timber
Access panels formed of 4mm THK Aluminum Sheet Thermal insulation
4mm THK Aluminum panel Anchored to CLT wall
Framework for suspended ceiling
Mechanical and electrical wiring
5 PLY Cross Laminated Timber
Rigid insulation with water barrier Installation clip
Standard 1/2” joint
Sliding clip allows for fastners to stud location
Aluminium plate panel
Sealent and backed rod
Mixed-use “COVID Resistant” Outpatient Clinic, Elderly Care Center and 55+ Homeless Housing
Los Angeles, California,USA Academic Project- Fall 2020 Instructors- Victor Reigner
The objective of Green Traverse is to establish a healthy living environment within the South Central neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. The proposal entails the creation of a central green space that serves as a cohesive element, integrating various programs and activities. This approach reinforces the neighborhood’s civic nature by introducing an outpatient clinic, a nursing center, and housing for the homeless population aged 55 and above.
To enhance the wellness of the residents, every building is surrounded by flowing plazas and leisure spaces that differ in scale and texture based on their intended use. The design seeks to have a positive impact on the quality of the neighborhood, creating an environment that is conducive to healthy living.
The site is situated in South Los Angeles and is primarily occupied by Hispanic communities. The surrounding buildings are characterized by high fences, and the area is generally considered to be unsafe. However, the site benefits from excellent public transportation as there is a metro bus stop located right in front of it. Moreover, the site is located between Jefferson High School to the west and Ross Snyder Recreation Center to the east.
The site is divided into 3 different sectors to organize the buildings in a way to create a safe neighborhood.
The parking creates a buffer space between the Don Lee Farms and the campus. The Out patient clinic is place to on west to allow easy public access.
The buildings are bridged together with shared activity spaces like an exercise pavilion, dementia garden, and therapy garden. All three buildings overlook a central garden.
SKYLIGHT
Provides views and daylight
HIGH PERFORMANCE GLAZING
Maximizes the use of daylight
CLINIC MODULE
DOCTOR’S OFFICE
SPECIALIZED CLINIC
OUTPATIENT CLINIC- SECOND FLOOR
WAITING/ SHARED AREA
MEETING ROOM CIRCULATION
SKYLIGHT
Provides views and daylight
GREEN VEGETATION
The green spaces captures the precipitation from rainfall, which helps to improve air quality and reduce indoor air temperature.
RAINWATER FILTERATION
The landscape helps to clean and filter rain water and also provide cool breeze around the building
OPERABLE WINDOWS- STACK EFFECT
Circulation of cold and hot air, strengthens natural ventilation
WATER FEATURE
Helps in cooling the air entering the building
STAFF LOUNGE
RADIATION AND IMAGING OFFICE
OUTPATIENT CLINIC- THIRD FLOOR
WAITING/ SHARED AREA
SPACE TO GROW PLANTS CIRCULATION
OPC located at the intersection of Compton ave and 41st street allows for easy access by public/staff. It comprises of three floor with central atrium connecting the community garden and central green space visually. The third level of the building includes space to grow fruits and vegetables which can be further used for retail in farmer’s market.
TYPICAL UNIT LAYOUT
HOUSING UNIT
KITCHEN AND LIVING
NURSING HOME- SECOND FLOOR
BALCONY CIRCULATION
LOUNGE HOUSING UNIT
KITCHEN AND LIVING
BALCONY CIRCULATION
NURSING HOME- THIRD AND FOURTH FLOOR
The nursing home situated next to the Ross Snyder recreatinal centre, comprises of five clusters with 10 residents in each that have their own kitchen, dinning and living spaces, audio visual rooms. Common facilities and shared spaces are located in the first level with seperate entry for visitors and staff following proper COVID 19 protocols. The design tackles the challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic.
NURSING HOME- VIEW OF THERAPHY GARDEN
All the packages and the mail delivery is restricted to one entry to control no. of people entering the building
Restricitng the entry to the building, so the gym can function on the weekend
Classrooms placed closer to farmer’s market to expand seating to outdoors
Self help desks placed at entry points to encourage tele-health and decrease human interaction
NURSING HOME- GROUND FLOOR PLAN
GYM has open floor plan allowing for flexible arrangements and operable windows to allow for natural air circulation. HEPA filters also installed to improve air circulation
Arrangement of seats and tables are 6 ft apart in restaurants to follow CDC guidelines and provision of outdoor seating to help with good air circulation.
Lobby has seating 6 ft apart and operable windows to allow for natural air circulation. HEPA filters also installed to improve air circulation.
Entry to the building in monitered by heat check vestibule, temperature is checked and if user is tested positive, they are further asked to go to covid waiting area
Balcony provides as transitional space where residents can remain safely socially engaged with outdoor activity
Single rooms with private bathrooms reduce risk of infection spread and make isolation and socially distanced visits easier
Limiting the entry to the cluster, to control and mantain the traffic movement
The staff located to one area of the cluster so as to reduce the traffic movement between units
Balcony provides as a transitional space where residents safely engage with outdoor activities
HOMELESS HOUSING- VIEW OF PRIVATE GARDEN
Homeless housing wraps around private garden which is charcterized using different colored plants would stimulate senses and also includes an aviary/bird feeder. Alternatievely, used as a covid garden since it is secluded from the rest of site and can be easily controlled.
HOMELESS HOUSING- VIEW FROM THE CORRIDOR
Los Angeles, CA
Academic Project- Spring 2021
Instructor: Iman Ansari
The processes and spaces of food production, distribution and consumption has often remained distinct from one another, with direct implications on public and environmental health. This thesis aims to integrate and interconnect those processes in order to provide an embodied educational experience. By using a culinary institute as a main programmatic driver, the project would also use food, its production, preparation and consumption, as an educational device for both students as well as the general public.
Food shapes our city, so does society, and architecture plays the role to design for both. The exploration for this thesis began from an environmental concern regarding carbon footprint in the food mile of today’s post-production and its distribution system.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLUTlSjEVfw
SUSHI RESTAURANT PEER REVIEW SPACE
DOMESTIC KITCHEN EXPERIMENTATION MODULE
SUSHI RESTAURANT SKILL TEST KITCHEN
TABLE INFORMAL COOKING AREA
ASSEMBLY
ROOF WITH BLINDS IN BETWEEN
LECTURE OFFICES IN GENERAL TEACHING ZONE
EXPERIMENTAION TOWER
ELEVATOR TO OVERHEAD WALKWAYS
CONVEYOR BELT FOR FOOD
FLEXIBLE EDUCATION ZONE
TRAVELLING GANTRY CRANE
SECTION A-A’
DUCTS FOR MECHANICAL SERVICES
STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS
EXHAUST SMOKE/SMELL
DIRECTED VIEWS
COOKING UNIT
ROOF PLAN
EXHAUST SMOKE/SMELL
DIRECTED VIEWS
COOKING UNIT
RETRACTABLE LEGS
SECTION A-A’
AXONOMETRIC VIEW
AXONOMETRIC VIEW
The network is full of calculated uncertainty, providing users to decide on their feet and move in a non-prescribed another. Through collaborative efforts and awareness in education, Food for thought aims to remove social exclusion simply because everybody eats, this is a thesis about food surplus in contribution to a societal shift through architecture
non-prescribed way from one point to exclusion when it comes to food, architecture in an urban design.
Bangalore, India
Site: 153 sqft
Individual- November 2018
Team- Aishwarya.C, Aishwarya Pai
The Replay project addressed the lack of play space at the Government BBMP Nursery School in Bangalore, designed to promote physical activity, learning, and social interaction. Our team developed a cost-effective playground using recycled materials, including old tires, scaffolding wood, and leftover plywood. The playground features a tire climb, rope walkway, and platform structure, encouraging active play for underprivileged children.
With a tight budget of $84 (Rs. 6000), we created a sustainable and affordable solution by repurposing local materials. Constraints like an underground sump influenced the design, resulting in an above-ground structure that avoided excavation.
This project not only provided a safe, engaging space for the children but also showcased how low-cost, sustainable design can have a meaningful impact on community development.
Old tires recycled from our homes, secured with 6-inch screws, and scaffolding wood reclaimed from construction sites.
Leftover plywood from an interior project, reclaimed from a construction site, attached to scaffolding wood with added support for extra durability.
A local welder crafted an archway using a metal strip to enhance stability and support the structure.
The bottom tire or paint buckets are filled with concrete to create a strong, stable base for the structures.
are strong,
A hammock knot was used for the kids’ net and rope climbing. Leftover paint was sourced from homes and architectural firms.
A square knot was used to join the scaffolding wood, with 6-inch nails added for extra support.
Simplicity in design was essential to overcome the lack of tools. The playground was constructed with the help of a local welder, who assisted in assembling the structure. Due to the presence of an underground sump at the site, excavation was not possible, so the entire structure was designed to be built above ground.
Gathering space/ Prayer area
Existing sump below Proposed Playground Underutilized space
Existing landscape
Main entry at the West end
Existing landscape
Government BBMP Nursery School
Unclear programming
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