SEVANA ALEXANDER SELECTED WORKS
SELECTED WORKS ALLURE RESORT (Co-Authored)
COALLESCE Station (Co- Authored)
HORIZONTAL HANGING GARDEN(HOUSING)
BUDAPEST COURTYARD
BERLIN COURTYARD
ACTIVATING THE LANDSCAPE (DESIGN BUILD)
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“Transitional Spaces of Addition and Subtraction” The poetic notion of describing the spatial relationships between volume of spaces that shifts, protudes and differences.
Excavation Reciporicity
RECIPROCITY (sTUDY AWAY)
ALLURE RESORT
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The urban environment refers to environments dominated
SITE LOCATION
LOCATION:
DOMINATIVE AND SUBMIISSIVE DATUMS DIAGRAM 1. Urban Scale:
MOVEMENT AND APROPRIATE AREAS DIAGRAM LA RIVER
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Urban Echology:
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SPECIFIC SITE: Elysian Valley:
Elysain Valley is a small neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles.Its borders atward village on the north-west, Elysian Park on the southeast and south, Silver Lake on the southwest and Cypress on the north-east.Its boundries are considered Fletcher Drive on the northwest, Riverside Drive on the west, the Figueroa Street Bridge on the south , ans the Los Angeles River on the north-northeast boundary, in fact the river runs the entire length of Elysian Valley’s northern edge. The area is well connected too Los Angeles freeways, with the interstate 5 and 110 Freeways having the entry and exists on Riverside Drive, and connections to the 101,10, and 2 Freeways within the neighborhood.
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ALLURE RESORT SITE DESCRIPTION:
Allure is located in Los Angeles high traffic intersection next to Elysian Park. The Allure resort joins 110 freeway and LA River together to create tension,flow, and movement
CONCEPT:
Attracting people to experience tango dance in the resort. By using fabric structure we relate the relationship of garment to the human body and also the tension in between dance partners.
OBJECTIVE:
The journey starts from 110 freeway towards East, making visitors head back to the West. People with cars will experience the parking entrance which is located underneath the resort and they reach the lobby by taking elevators after they drop off their cars. Pedestrians also can experience the main entrance and use escalator to reach the lobby. Resort programs are organized based on public and private spaces. Public spaces are located mostly on the organic building which gives the flawlessness experience to the guests, and the private spaces are located in orthogonal building in order to keep it simple and straight forward for the guests. The lobby is the main part of the resort that connects public and private areas together. The ballroom which is the main program this resort is located in the second floor of organic building so people can watch the movement on the freeways and surrounding areas and get motivated for dancing, There are restaurants on the fifth floor, shopping stores on third floor, and fitness center on the forth floor of the organic building . Also there are pool on the third floor of the orthogonal building which is creating a visual connection to the ballroom of organic building.
APPROACH DIAGRAM
TANGO DANCE REALTIONSHIPS TO THE DATUMS
TANGO DANCE CLOTHING DIAGRAM
Section Relationship to the Site Datums
Exit Freeway 110
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Pedestrian Circulation Car Circulation
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN
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STUDY MODELS
Study model based on the tango steps and realtionship of dance partners. in this model partners are far from eacother and they are trying to attarct eachother.
Study model based on the tango steps and relationship of dance partners. in this model partners are closer and there is a tension in between but not so close yet. Also they are experiencing the rotation in between them.
Study model based on the tango steps and realtionship of dance partners. in this model partners are so close to eachother that space in between them is not obvious but there is a distance in between them which creates so much tension.
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SECOND FLOOR PLAN
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Detail B Frame supportd structure for holding the fabric in oragnic building.
Detailed Steel Connector to the Fabric
Detail C Cable-net structure from fabric structure groups inorder to create tension in fabric in the Entrance area and create shading surfaces.
Fabric Cable Structure
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COALLESCE
Concept Diagrams
Transportation Influence on the Site 405 Fwy Transportation= Forces
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Stressed Areas Relief Areas
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Arrows representing different trasnportation methods transfering people from all over the California to the Santa Monica. Since there are not enough spaces around the chosen site forces push the site and make the bulge in the site shape.
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COALLESCE The project is a Transit/Train Station design for the Santa Monica Terminus of the Expo Line. The program includes the station itself as well as a housing component and a publicly accessed Santa Monica Bay Conference Center. The site is mostly open and public with underground parking for approximaely 500 cars. The open spaces are modulated/organized according to each teams “Master Plan” proposal for the whole site. Conference Center in integrated in to the Train Station.
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Process Iterations of Project
Ground Level
Program Diagram and the Skin Around PROGRAM DIAGRAM AND THE SKIN AROUND
Program Diagram Plan View PROGRAM DIAGRAM PLAN VIEW
Access Diagram ACCESS DIAGRAM
Green Spaces Diagram GREEN SPACES DIAGRAM
Solid and Void Diagram SOLID AND VOID DIAGRAM
VOIDS
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HORIZONTAL HANGING GARDEN
HORIZONTAL HANGING GARDEN SITE DESCRIPTION:
Horizontal Hanging Garden is located along Los Angeles old-never built freeway: Whitnall Highway. The existing program in site is a dog park. Site is consist of different demographics but mostly there are business around.
CONCEPT:
Attracting people to experience NEW typology of housing in Whitnall highways absence By elevating the whole building to the point where the great views of surroundings will be visible. Elevated building will provide the opportunity of creating another level of open and gathering space under the building .
OBJECTIVE:
The project is a housing project which includes different apartments for different size families and more importantly a public garden of hanging wines with small restaurant and cafe throughout the garden. The idea of horizontal elevated building appears as if it was once floating on a Whitnall highway and the whole structure stands on two main cores that support the horizontal boxes in different levels. Building consists of three floors and offers wide range of view. In fact context of this project is a regular but sort of dead neighborhood. However, with my design I tried to bring more attractiveness to the community and connect two neighborhoods across the Whitnall Highway. Basically by elevating the building I reconnect the community and left the ground open because people could come and enjoy the public garden which offers variety hanging wine atmospheres with lavish smells on each side of the garden
Concept Exploded Diagram
Roof and green walking floor
Glass voids contains hanging plants
Solid spaces contains the housing services
Horizontal glass windwos
First floor plan
Ground Floor Plan Scale : 1/8
Mandevilla You can find this tropical vine sold almost everywhere during the warm months. Buy it in bloom, move it into a 12-inch-wide container or hanging basket and enjoy it for the summer. Provide full sun or part shade. Keep the soil moist. Feed at least monthly the plant. Try bringing it indoors and growing it in a sunny window for the winter Frost kills
Star jasmine With its glossy evergreen foliage and wonderfully sweet white flowers in summer, star jasmine deserves a spot in any garden where it can grow. In a container train star jasmine up a trellis wherever you can appreciate Its fragrance. Provide full sun or part shade in hot climates The soil should be kept moist for best growth, although plants can withstand dry conditions. This plant is easy to grow and is hardy in zones 8 to 10. Star jasmine can be moved indoors for the winter in colder climates
Wisteria (W. floribunda) are probably the ones that come to mind with their thick. Both grow into enormous plants and are classified as invasive in many regions. Instead, consider the more manageable and well-behaved native species, American wisteria (W. frutescens) Train it on a trellis or frame. The plant produces the familiar clusters of purple-blue or white blossoms Provide full sun and a strong support
Detail of the units In the third level Scale: 1/4
Wisteria W. floribunda) are probably the ones that come to mind) with their thick. Both grow into enormous plants and are classified as invasive in many regions. Instead, consider the more manageable and well-behaved .(native species, American wisteria (W. frutescens Train it on a trellis or frame. The plant produces the .familiar clusters of purple-blue or white blossoms .Provide full sun and a strong support
Section B-B Scale: 1/8
Detail of the units In the second level Scale: 1/4
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ACTIVATING THE LANDSCAPE
Process Timline
Aphalt removal and digging process on site.
Final Formwork is centralized and
Jigs are placed within seating rings ready to be poured.
October 21st 2014 Removal of asphalt and cleaning of debris on site. Seating fabrication begins.
1st Conrete pour begins seating rings and to anchor all seating jigs.
Completion of Phase 1:asphalt removal and commencement of digging digging seating rings. guidelines for all rings are marked out and readying for digging.
October 21st-27th 2014
Final inspections are made on
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Steel Jigs for seating placement are produced and ready to be placed according to plan within seating rings.
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being produced.
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Prior to conrete pour jigs are placed and leveled to extisting surrounding asphalt and anchored to prevent any displacemtent during the concrete pour.
Digging Progession of seating rings
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it wall is placed and fastened for additional support and structure.
During the conrete pouring process, seating rings so that all rings are leveled.
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formwork.
Cnc formwork pieces are milled in order to produce accurate and precise formwork in anticipation of
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Leveling and smoothing of concrete pour subsequently follows.
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Formwork for exterior seating rings is also placed within site.
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Exterior Ring Removal
Second Concrete pour is under way. Progression of concrete pour
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Final Pour will take place Friday.
Nelson Miller Inc.
ACTIVATING THE LANDSCAPE
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The Fire-pit/ Stage project design idea is to invite people to gather around for various purposes such as bonfires and hosting performances. The project embraces two different programs, including a firepit and stage so the design can have multifunction. Concrete and wood are the materials chosen to allow mobility and durability against the elements of the site. The stage serves another purpose by acting as a cover for the fire pit as well as having moveable pieces to store seats and seats for the firepit. The perferated plywood can allow for possible chain/lock to be used to secure the storage and fire-pit covers. Seats are made out of 2 inches plywood that will be held by steel pipes embedded in the ground and covered by concrete. All the seats are arranged based on concentric circles in 3 rows where the seat backs have 15 degree angles in order to provide the most comfortable position for visitors to interact, enjoy the fire or have fun while watching any performance. All the seats are removable in order to give the flexibility to the arrangement of the seats as well as providing an empty space when it’s needed. The sunken fire-pit and the ground around it is another element that we indicate in the fire-pit design in order to create a space that people would activate it by stepping in to.
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Foundation Detail for Seats
Firepit Wall Formwork Detail
Stage LockingMechanism Detail
Firepit Wall Formwork Detail
Removable Seats Section Detail
Removable Seat Section Detail
Stage Locking Mechanism Detail 1-1/4” steel pipe
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Steel plate w/ 1” steel pipe nailed wood sheet
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3 1/2” lamenated wood sheets with CNC perferations
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First Pour of Concrete 1-1/4” Aluminium Pipe Steel weldable sheet (16 gages)
3rd Concrete Pour (Firepit Walls)
2nd Concrete Pour (Firepit Foundation)
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EXPLODED AXON 2-3 1/2” Lamenated CNC perforated stage pieces that interlock
2 1/2” Lamenated CNC perforated stage pieces with metal plates and pipes that can insert into center stage piece and firepit wall
2 1/2” Lamenated seatback with CNC handle and 1” aluminium pipes with C-buckles that will insert into steel pipes
Metal caps for embedded ground pipes for clogging prevention
6” wide concrete rings with embedded metal jigs for seat inserts (1st and 3rd concrete pours) Seat Rows and Stage Connection to Eachother
8” Firepit wall with 1-1/4” steel pipes embedded for stage system (2nd and 3rd concrete pours)
1/8” X 1” steel plates embedded into all concrete rings, dirt, and asphalt
Seat Rows and Firepit Wall Section
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PLAN AND SEATING VARIATION
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Random Seat Arrangement RANDOM SEAT ARRANGEMENT
FIREPIT OPEN PLAN RANDOM SEAT ARRANGEMENT
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CLASSROOM PLAN CLASSROOM PLAN Half Seating HALF SEATING
BUDAPEST COURTYARD
BERLIN COURTYARD
Enactment
“Transitional Spaces of Addition and Subtraction” The poetic notion of describing the spatial relationships between volume of spaces that shifts, protudes and differences.
Excavation Reciporicity
RECIPROCITY STUDY AWAY SUMMER 2015
BUDAPEST COURTYARD
BERLIN COURTYARD
Enactment
Water Collection
Park Güell
Surface Strategy
Igualada Cemetery
Folding Surface Back to Create Opening
“Transitional Spaces of Addition and Subtraction”
Casa Milà
The poetic notion of describing the spatial relationships between volume of spaces that shifts, protudes and differences.
Excavation Reciporicity
Folded Surfaces Create Inhabitat Spaces
Courtyard System
Descriptive Geometry
Existing Site Conditions
Project Proposal
La Rambla Poble Nou
site Location
Establishing Transitonal Nodes
New Circulation & Program
Rambla del Poblenou
Rambla del Poblenou
Showing Rambla del Poblenou, Site Boundary & Urban Fabric
Rambla del Poblenou
Barcelona Pavilion
Program Project private building
garden
restaurants
transitional node
transitional node
market
transitional node
The Evolution of Threshold Spaces: Shaped by user over a long period of time and inducing the change of scale
Continuity VS. Discontinuity
Framing a specific view through change of scale and direction
Spatial differentiation through folding surface
transitional moment by creating change of level
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Convergence of the Existing Rambla De Poblenou to the Site
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Showing mid zone for sunlight and ventilation
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