SARAH MOLINA
Within this por�olio is a showcase of mul�ple works from my undergraduate studies at Temple University. The work contained spans from residen�al to mixed use structures. Through these projects, I have learned how to represent different graphic styles, design different types of programs, and aquire knowledge about the itera�ve design process.
Fall 2020 | Architectural Design IV
Spring 2020 | Architectural Design Studio Tokyo, Japan
Fall 2018 | Foundations of Architectural Design
Fall 2019 | Architectural Design III
Spring 2021 | Capstone Studio
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GALLERY A. ENTRANCE/RECEPTION B-F. EXHIBITION SPACE G. COURTYARD H. CAFE I. SITTING AREA TOWER J. LOBBY K. ELEVATOR 1 L. STAIR 1 M. STAIR 2
B. A.
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H. I.
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K. M.
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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B. D. GALLERY A. OPEN OFFICE B. CONFERENCE ROOM
TOWER C. KITCHEN D. LIVING ROOM E. DINING ROOM F. STUDIO
A. E.
C. F.
GALLERY SECOND FLOOR PLAN TOWER SECOND TO SIXTH FLOOR PLAN
A. GALLERY A. ROOF
TOWER B. MEZZANINE C. BEDROOM
B.
C.
GALLERY ROOF PLAN TOWER SECOND, FOURTH, & SIXTH FLOOR PLAN
B.
A. GALLERY A. ROOF
TOWER B. INDOOR LOUNGE C. TERRACE C.
GALLERY ROOF PLAN TOWER ROOFTOP TERRACE PLAN
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WEST SECTION The gallery structure contains four concrete components that extrudes through a curtain wall system. The extrusions are situated in a pinwheel form that creates a maze-like path that spatially deceives the individual. The concrete ceiling looks as if it were floating above these concrete members.
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The tower is located to the Southeast side of the site to create a private space in the northeast part of the site. Both buildings are aligned on a Northwest to Southeast axis to create optimal views of Rittenhouse Square Park. There are narrow passageways that open out to different moments in the site that spatially deceive the individual. Areas that are south facing create more of a public space with ample light. North facing areas are more private for people who occupy the tower. The gallery is located on the Northwest side of the site so that people who come from Rittenhouse can easily access this public space.
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Si�ng on one of the most predestrian heavy areas in Japan is a pavilion meant for mul�ple uses. It can be used as a gallery for local art and community events. The overall site is known for viewing the beau�ful sakura trees. This is a �me of year in the Japanese culture that is sacred and a sign that spring is here. This pavilion mimics the structure of a tree trunk and a facade that is light and airy like the sakura flowers. The exterior facade creates framed views that create specific moments for the viewer. The structure allows the public to be drawn in during a �me of fes�vi�es. PROGRAMS USED | ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP, & RHINO
PROPOSED SITE
MEGURO RIVER
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
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C.
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A. ENTRANCE B. VIEWING ROOM C. ELEVATOR D. LOUNGE E. TOILET ROOM F. TOILET ROOM
B. GROUND FLOOR PLAN
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A. CORRIDOR B. BALCONY THIRD FLOOR PLAN
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OPEN TO BELOW
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ONE PEG FOR EACH TENON LONGER TENONS CREATE MORE TWIST RESISTANCE
RABBETS ACCOMMODATE FLOOR BOARDS
OFFSET TENONS SLIDE PAST EACH OTHER A.
LAP ABOVE DOVETAIL JOINT MORTISE 1” PEGS THROUGH BOLTS
TENON
KNIFE PLATE
GALVANIZED STEEL POST BASE
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C.
B.
RABBET FURTHER SUPPORTS WEIGHT OF BEAM
A. ASHIKATAME BEAM JOINT B. COLUMN BASE ASSEMBLY C. END LAP JOINT WITH A THROUGH-TENON AND HOUSED DOVETAIL
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The interior of the space is supported by mass timber construction that is connected by a concrete system. The element of the wood supports creates a feeling of meandering through trees.
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PLAN VIEW OF MODULE PROCESS
PERSPECTIVE VIEW OF MODEL TRANSFORMATION
PERSPECTIVE VIEW OF MODULE ASSEMBLAGE PERSPECTIVE VIEW OF MODULE CONNECTION
The natural world is essen�al to our percep�ons of the spa�al world. Through studying and measuring a designated landscape at “High School Park,” we explored the issues of boundary, edge, and threshold as characteris�cs of occupying space. In order to demonstrate these aspects, we created a path based off of our landscape to develop an architectural promenade, which emphasizes the way an individual inhabits and uses a space. PROGRAMS USED | ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP, & RHINO
SECTION PATH DRAFT
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SPACE OF PAPER SKETCH
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REALM 3
REALM 2
REALM 1 SECTION VIEW
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PLAN VIEW
REALM 1
REALM 2
As one walks through the space, they encounter three realms that create different experiences for the individual. The first realm allows one to meander through tree like structures then leads up to paths that one can climb or walk on. These paths then lead to the second realm that consists of areas that individuals can sit in and wood extensions that eventually lead to the third realm. The last realm consists of a covered area resembling a tree canopy. This creates a spacious, but covered environment that one can sit on and look out into the distance.
REALM 3
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This unconven�onal 2,000 square foot Philadelphia rowhome consists of a mixed use space. On the first floor, there is a gallery that is owned by the home owner. On the west facade, is the entrance of the gallery and on the east facade is the residen�al entrance. The ver�cal hyperbolic parabaloid on the south facade creates a dyanmic space. One feels as if the building is moving with them as they move up each floor. The overall form of the design mimics a dollop of paint. PROGRAMS USED | ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP, LUMION, & RHINO
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A. GALLERY B. RECEPTION C. STAIR
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C.
B.
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
A. BEDROOM 1 B. BATHROOM 1 C. BEDROOM 2 D. BATHROOM 2
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A. OPEN TO BELOW C.
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THIRD FLOOR PLAN
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It is the year 2121, and the Delaware Riverfront has transformed into a produc�ve landscape. The looming freeway, I-95, as well as the hec�c Christopher Columbus Blvd, now sits underneath where they once were. This change has allowed the natural environment to spread as the sea level has risen. The disconnect between the residen�al district and the waterfront has been merged by a grid-like extension of pedestrian pathways. These pathways are a grid unlike a city. They organize spaces without imposing on the landscape. The spaces have different fluidity between borders and have func�ons like water harves�ng and micro-ecologies. As one walks closer to the waterfront, a Climate Change Ins�tute emerges. The ins�tute mimics the overall language of the masterplan by crea�ng compartmentalized spaces that interact with the site. The ins�tute helps with maintaining the produc�ve landscape. Everyone on the site supports each other to create a harmonious space for all. PROGRAMS USED | ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP, LUMION, & RHINO
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BOULEVARD
2021
DELAWARE EXPRESSWAY (I-95)
SITE BOUNDARY
2121
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RAINWATER HARVEST
FLOATING WETLAND
NORTH SECTION
The Climate Change Institute is an amphibious structure that combats the rising sea levels by rising and falling with the tides. This sea level strategy creates a structure that seems like it is floating in the water. This allows the individuals who are experiencing the space to feel as if they are walking on water. It also has sustainable features such as solar power and a rain water harvesting system. Within the institute, there are exhibition spaces for the public. Community activities would be held there to inform the public of this productive landscape and how they can get involved in creating a more sustainable environment. The structure and its new site design are an important addition to the city of Philadelphia because they help with connecting the community with nature as well as enhancing the natural environment.
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RESEARCH
ADAPTIVE AMPHIBIOUS SEA LEVEL STRATEGY
TING SYSTEM SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM MOVEABLE PRODUCTION FARM
EXHIBITION
EDUCATION WETLAND
FLOATING WALKWAY
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THIRD FLOOR EXHIBITION
A.
SECOND FLOOR RECEPTION
B.
EXHIBITION RESIDENCES
FIRST FLOOR RECEPTION
C.
WORKSPACE RETAIL
BASEMENT SERVICE LECTURE HALL WORKSPACE
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D.
A. EXHIBITION SPACE
B. MEZZANINE
C. RECEPTION
D. LECTURE HALL
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