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Parallel Planes
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Prefabricated House
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Paper, Printer, Plus
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tenant improvement
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Parallel Planes San Jose State University 9th Street and San Fernando Street North Gate Lawn
There is a lawn on the San Jose State Campus that we were instructed to measure and design a structure to serve as a gathering place for students. There must be 11 parallel planes in the design that each measure 10’X12’X6�. Using a mixture of positive, negative, and transluscent elements, I constructed a gathering place for students. There are 11 parallel planes, some with varied cut outs and positions.
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Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
Elevation
exterior perspective
This design is geared toward students in need of a place to sit. there are two sitting places, one on the busier side and another on the quieter side. This space is also loud on two ends, where cars and construction cause noise pollution. Given this, the parallel planes are erected in a manner to dull the souds on both sides. To avoid obstructing views, cut-outs were made in these parallel planes to allow views of the North Gate and the Sculpture. Cut outs were made in the perpendicular planes and filled with glass to allow views but also provide some amount of shelter.
exterior perspective
Model
Prefab Home The Soine Couple 66 Silver Mine Road
The assignment calls for a prefabricated home to be designed for a fictional client in need of 1500 square feet including a home office. Thomas Soine - Geologist (works from home) Natalie Soine - Historian (commutes) The needs of the couple are for a home reflecting the requirement of a home office, one mater bedroom, one guest bedroom, and space for entertaining. They have two dogs and do not want children. Since the home is to double as a home office for Thomas, it must reflect elements of his profession.
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A Space planning of this home started with dividing spaces by needed squarefootage and appropriate adjacencies. It then is organized into a grid from which it grew into the ultimate floorplan.
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North Elevation
South Elevation
East Elevation
West Elevation
Geo-Exterior The geological inspiration for the home’s exterior came from the rock displayed left. These colors are expressed through the paints below and the copper siding that will change over time just as geology changes over time.
Geo-interior The geological inspiration for the home’s interior came from the rock displayed right. These colorsare expressed through the paints, tile, and cabingetry below as well as through the recycled glass countertop.
X-ray Axonometric
nterior perspective
Interior perspective
nterior perspective
Paper Printer Plus Hotel design
Crystal de Roche
nyc, new york
This project is a lesson in design process and working with a partner toward the goal of designing a hotel in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City. Our concept is based on optically interesting rocks; Opal, crystals, and the Giants Causeway rock formation in Ireland. What these have in common is both interesting optical qualities and shapes or patterns. The hexagonal pattern seen in The Giant’s Causeway is reminiscent in the molecular structure of Opal which is comprised of silicon dioxide spheres arranged in a hexagonal lattice. These are themes throughout the hotel’s design.
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Materials The wallpaper (seen at left) is designed with The color often found in opal and the Giant’s Causeway, and from an interesting rock called hematite. The Giant’s causeway and the molecular structure of opal were inspiration for the wall facade (seen below.)
wallpaper
sketch
Linticular
Clear wallpaper
Opaque opal
Lumisty
Frosted
3D printed wood tile with resin
3D printed resin Light fixture
3D Prints These designs were made by my partner and myself with Modo 801. The tile is designated for bathroom walls within our hotel rooms. They are to be glass, despite the material used for the model to reflect the overall theme of optical interest through crystals, opal and other rocks that retain illusionary optical effects,. Both of these designs are based on the hexagonal rock theme. The tile is a more literal translation of the Giant’s Causeway, whereas, the light fixture is representative of the molecular structure of opal.
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The Highline
Ground Zero Memorial Museum Workshop
Chelsea Market
D Google Headquarters and shopping
West Elevation
east Elevation
Light Diagram Level of view distortion or obstruction is shown above by color. No Color = Clear Light color = semi-obstructed Medium color = further obstruction Heavy color = no view
West
South
Legend:
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1. Lobby 2. Cafe 3. Restaurant 4. ADA Bathrooms 5. Kitchen 6. Luggage Storage
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The ground floor consists of A lobby, Cafe, and Restaurant and bar. Thematic features are experienced throughout. A hexagonal strip of lights in the restaurant adds ambiance while also alowing views down to the basement pool.
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Ground Floor
Legend: 1. Pool 2. Swim up bar 3. DJ Booth 4. Lounge seating 5. ADA Bathrooms
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Basement Pool
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The Basement pool includes lounging areas, a DJ, and a swim up Bar. The pool is constructed as the Giants Causeway with hexagonal columns rising out of the water to provide seating. tables, steps, and a rocky outcrop one can climb on.
Interior perspective
Hotel Floors 1 & 3
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Hotel Floors 2 & 4
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The four upper floors are reserved for hotel guest rooms. The angled walls relate to the site by allowing views of major landmarks near or within view of the hotel. The floors are divided evenly as two different floor plans that take advantage of the views. There are two rooms per floor that serve as suites with connecting doors.
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Interior perspective
Interior perspective
ti nokia
tenant improvement: nokia office 1001 E hillsdale blvd. foster city, CA
for this project on tenant improvement, i chose to create an office space for nokia which drew upon marimekko prints, mod style, and biophilic design principles to create an open office that fosters creativity and productivity.
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NOKIA
IS A LEADER IN THE FIELDS OF NETWORK iNFRASTRUCTURE, LOCATION BASED TECHNOLOGIES AND AD-
VANCED TECHNOLOGIES WITH A GOVERNANCE MODEL DESIGNED TO FACILITATE INNOVATION AND GROWTH. THEIR MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE. FINLAND IS THE HOME OF BOTH NOKIA AND MARIMEKKO, FAMOUS DESIGN AND TEXTILE COMPANY. BOTH EXPRESS THE INNATE FINNISH DESIRE TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE AND EACH OTHER. NOKIA’S MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE. CONNECT THEM TO TECHNOLOGY, OTHER PEOPLE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. USING MARIMEKKO PRINTS WILL ILLUSTRATE THE CONNECTIONS AND ADD A FUN MOD FLARE TO NOKIA’S NEW OFFICE.
GAME ROOM
LECTURE HALL
TRAINING/BOARDROOM
OFFICE SPACE
PANTRY
CAFE/LOUNGE
BREAK ROOM
COMMON KITCHEN
LARGE MEETING ROOM
MEDIUM MEETING ROOM
SMALL MEETING ROOM
STORAGE
PHONE
SERVER
COPY/PRINT
MAIL/RECIEVING
WELLNESS
LOBBY
matrix & Diagram
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LOBBY
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WELLNESS
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MAIL/RECIEVING
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COPY/PRINT
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SERVER
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PHONE
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STORAGE
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SMALL MEETING ROOM
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MEDIUM MEETING ROOM
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LARGE MEETING ROOM
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COMMON KITCHEN
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BREAK ROOM
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GAME MAIL TRAIN/BOARDROOM CORE
OFFICE SPACE
LOBBY MEDIUM SMALL
SERVER CORE
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CAFE/LOUNGE
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OFFICE SPACE
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TRAINING/BOARDROOM
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LECTURE HALL
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GAME ROOM PROXIMITY REQUIRED OR DESIRED 1
CLOSE PROXIMITY
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MODERATE PROXIMITY
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REMOTE PROXIMITY
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BREAKROOM
PANTR
WELLNESS LECTURE
OFFICE SPACE
COMMON KITCHEN
CAFE/LOUNGE
SECONDARY CORE PROXIMITY TERTIARY CORE PROXIMITY
CLOSE PROXIMITY INTERMEDIATE PROXIMITY
COPY
LARGE
OFFICE SPACE
PRIMARY CORE PROXIMITY
PANTRY
COPY
COPY
SMALL
ORANGE COLOR SCHEME
TEKNION RESIDENT SYSTEM
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BLUE COLOR SCHEME
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LEGEND 1 - LOBBY 2 - RESIDENT 3 - TOUCHDOWN 4 - COLLABORATION 5 - GAME ROOM 6 - BREAK ROOM 7 - LOUNGE SPACE 8 - HEADS DOWN 9 - COPY/PRINT 10 - CAFE 11 - COMMON KITCHEN 12 - LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM 13 - MEDIUM CONFERENCE ROOM 14 - SMALL CONFERENCE ROOM 15 - MAIL/COPY 16 - WELLNESS ROOM 17 - PHONE ROOM 18 - LECTURE HALL 19 - TRAINING/BOARDROOM 20 - PRODUCT PLAYGROUND
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1 20 TEKNION TOUCHDOWN SYSTEM
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PERSPECTIVE VIEWPOINT
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18 TEKNION COLLABORATION/LOUNGE SYSTEM
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3 14 N GREEN COLOR SCHEME
NOKIA FLOOR PLAN SCALE 3/32” = 1’
SECTION
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LOBBY SHAW CONTRACT GROUP
BERNHARDT DESIGN
BERNHARDT DESIGN
LIVING WALL
COLOR AT WORK
ORBIT
REMY
STAINLESS STEEL
DUOTONE 07436
21”X21”X31”
33”X29”X29”
FRAME
18”X36” TILES
1103W CHROME & PLAS-
STEEL SWIVEL BASE
TIC
$2,000
$491
cafe SHAW CONTRACT
BERNHARDT DESIGN
HERMAN MILLER
BENJAMIN HUBERT
GROUP
MITT
AL BONBO STOOL
SPINNING BH2
GRAIN + PIGMENT
33”X33”X32”
MGB20
13.4 D X 15.7 H
7.28”X47.72”
FABRIC WITH OPTION-
STEEL BASE & DIE-
LAQUERED ALUMINUM
ALLOY 64515
AL
CAST ALUMINUM
& SILICONE
ORANGE 65675
HANDLE
$1559
$400
office area - green UNIKA VAEV
TEKNION
BERNHARDT DESIGN
ABOUT SPACE
ECOUSTIC MATRIX
EXPANSION DESKING
REMY
2by4
19.7” X 19.7”
OPEN1
33”X29”X29”
4.33”X.62”XCUSTOM
NRC .75
$2,500-$4,000
STEEL SWIVEL BASE
LENGTH
$2,000
TASMANIAN OAK
PEWTER, JET, GREEN
$575
Interior perspective
nterior perspective
Interior perspective
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Other works Left: autocad exploded view of running shoe Bottom Left: “curtain call� cast glass art piece Bottom right: acrylic painting, sepia pinecrest lake Right: oil painting of deer among manzantita