ESTEFANIA SILVA
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA THIRD YEAR PORTFOLIO
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University of Oklahoma College of Architecture- Undergraduate Program Third Year Portfolio
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MONASTERY
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LA VIE STUDIOS
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PAVILLION
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VAULT SYNTHESIS
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SCAFFOLD
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LIGHT
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Franiciscan Monastery Third Year Project Individual Project
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SITE Franciscan Architecture is pure and simple. Humility and devotion to the people denotes their lifestyle. The Franciscan monastery is a sanctuary where comfort and safety are instilled immediately after stepping to sacred ground with the concept of a journey. The opportunity is given to take part of a journey whether it be spiritual or recreational. The journey commences once into the property stepping outside the vehicle where the view is nothing but landscape. As the trail leads into the entrance, glimpses of the monastery start to be evident. It delineates sacred ground from public ground. The materials used represents a language in which enclosed spaces are private as where glass is public. The journey continues the minute inside the threshold of the visitor center marking a picturesque view of the chapel. The space is open yet enclosed by rows of staggered trees all around the perimeter of the main buildings enclosing the site. The chapel unifies the segregated buildings utilizing the distinct shape of the roof. The roof is composed of different angled points, all directed to a certain location merging the site giving intended direction. The journey continuous with the administration building located on the side of the reflective pool, marking the space as communal. Creating a community among themselves, the private spaces are divided by yet another wall of staggered trees. Behind the chapel lies a hidden passage to the private spaces enclosing the monk cells. Following the trail, another set of staggered reed bud trees mark the threshold of the dwellings. The monk cells are located on the north area of the site providing extra acreage for farming. The future habitants will receive northern breeze. The monastery itself will be enjoyed by all who comes.
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ADMINISTRATION FLOOR PLAN LEGEND SCALE 1�=16’ 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9)
KITCHEN MENS RR WOMENS RR DINING HALL STUDY CLASSROOM WORKSHOP MEETING ROOM OFFICE
SITE PLAN
MONK CELL FLOOR LEGEND SCALE 1”=16’
1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
OFFICE MECHANICAL FAMILY RR RECEPTION/LOBBY GIFT SHOP
CHAPEL FLOOR PLAN LEGEND SCALE 1”=16’
1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
OFFICE MECHANICAL FAMILY RR RECEPTION/LOBBY GIFT SHOP
VISITOR CENTER FLOOR PLAN LEGEND SCALE 1”=16’
1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
SCALE 1”=40’
OFFICE MECHANICAL FAMILY RR RECEPTION/LOBBY GIFT SHOP
NORTH SITE SECTION
SCALE 1”=16’
NORTH SITE SECTION
SCALE 1”=16’
CHAPEL ELEVATION
SCALE 1”=16’
ADMINISTRATION ELEVATION
SCALE 1”=16’
VISITOR CENTER ELEVATION
SCALE 1”=16’
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LA VIE STUDIOS PRECEDENT for this particular project is Columbian artist Fernando Botero. Botero has developed a style called “boterismo� which focuses on exaggerated, inflated volumes. Political humor is a characteristic he tends to focus on, there is alot of violence as well as drug wars. Conveying certain emotions is what makes him unique.
PARTI SKETCHES are examples of the progression throughout the design process
The initial design started with the idea of magestic spaces and the feelings they can produce. Exploring with slopped roofs was the beggining idea and trying to figure out how high the cielings would best benefit from having. Arraning the spaces was the next step.
Evolving parti sketches
FLOOR PLANS
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BASEMENT
FIRST FLOOR
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9)
Fire Rated Stairs Mechanical Closet Janitorial Closet Showroom Elevator Male Restroom Female Restroom Art Gallery Grand Stairs
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pavillion Second Year Project Individual Project
Razel Residence is located at Azriel, Hasharon, Isreal and was designed by SaaB Architects in 2008. The design of the house is very open and vivid and was inspired by art and music which would explain the colors of the facade. It is made completely out of concrete.The house is made up of four square volumes combined in to make one unit. It plays with the element of natural light. For the pavillion I applied a couple of organization principles to orient me in the design process for the site. I incorportate rythm for the entry sequence while including numerous thresholds along the way. To influence fluidity of circulation, walkways were made out of Plexiglass to indicate and make sure there is no confusion as to where to go. I then used the three spaces to encompass the pavilion, as it is the main attraction. It includes rhythm and proportion to stimulate the simplicity of the precedent house. Stairs are used to get from one place to another mimicking the vertical element from the Razel Residence. The exit sequence mimicked the rhythm and pattern from the entry sequence. PRECEDENT HOUSE
FIRST FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
Legend Green: Entry Sequence Purple: Circulation Pink: First Floor Circulation Blue: Second Floor Circulation
BALANCE AND SYMMETRY
HIERARCHY
CONTINUITY & ALIGNMENT
LINEAR DATUM
GRID
PROCESS
SITE
GRID
SITE WITH CIRCULATION
SITE WITH WALLS PARTI SKETCHES
SITE PLAN WITH PAVILLION CUT
SITE PLAN WITH PAVILLION
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VAULT SYNTHESIS
The design process began with the precedent study of gothic cathedrals followed research regarding architectural principles. Scale, proportion, and geometry were applied to create from as well as dimensions based upon their occurence in cathedrals. Fan vaulting was an element within gothic cathederals which helped define the curves which express growth within the structure. Combinations of Steel, wood and plexiglass were utilized to illistrate contrasting materials. These materials harmouniously demonstrated a relationship between warm natured wood, soft light, and industrial cold steel.
MATERIALITY
RECYCLED STEEL PIPE
REBAR
The initial design had recycled thin steel pipe . Around 300 sqft were needed so we ran out. The closest thing was rebar
FROSTED PLEXIGLASS
GLASS
The initial design had recycled thin steel pipe . Around 300 sqft were needed so we ran out. The closest thing was rebar
WOOD
The initial design had recycled thin steel pipe . Around 300 sqft were needed so we ran out. The closest thing was rebar
PRECEDENT
Design Process TOP VIEW FIRST POLYGON
PERSPECTIVE VIEW DESIGN ONE
After a geometric shape was choosen, it was detrimental how many sides were used to create the shape of the curves.
After a geometric shape was choosen, it was detrimental how many sides were used to create the shape of the curves.
TOP VIEW SECOND POLYGON
PERSPECTIVE VIEW DESIGN TWO
After experimenting with the number of sides, the number was choosen. Eleve sides gave the structure a uique shape and curve.
After a geometric shape was choosen, it was detrimental how many sides were used to create the shape of the curves.
TOP VIEW FIRST POLYGON
PERSPECTIVE VIEW DESIGN THREE
Duplicating the shape, we were able to keep the form consistent.
After a geometric shape was choosen, it was detrimental how many sides were used to create the shape of the curves.
TOP VIEW PRECEDENT POLYGON Connecting lines to the polygon, it was possible to create a stand for the board needed.
TOP VIEW DESIGN ONE The fors created was near perfect but the pipes in the middle were a problem. The pipes were preventing a placement for the 24”X36” board.
PERSPECTIVE VIEW DESIGN FOUR After a geometric shape was choosen, it was detrimental how many sides were used to create the shape of the curves.
SIDE VIEW FINAL DESIGN After a geometric shape was choosen, it was detrimental how many sides were used to create the shape of the curves.
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SCAFFOLD Second Year Project Individual Project
The National Library of Saint Marks is a Renaissance library located at Venic Italy. The architect is Jacopo Sansovino. The main elements portyaed in the building are symmetry and alignment. The library was intended to have perfect symmetry with the building right behind it as well as be aligned with the Piazza.
The IRCAM ( Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique) is an institure for science and music. It has recently undergone a extension, the previous building was purly undersground. Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers were the architects and it is located at Paris France.
The design process of the scaffolding evolves from and attempt to mimic the language of the Pompedou Museums main facade.The symmetry the National Library of Saint Marks had accented well with the alignment of the layers. Transperancy was portrayed by the materiality of the glass, it was ment to have as much natural light as possible. Grids were used to integrate rhythm into the design. The circulation was balanced to ensure that movement was easy to access the spaces .
SECOND FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR
FOURTH FLOOR
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9)
Fire Rated Stairs Mechanical Closet Janitorial Closet Showroom Elevator Male Restroom Female Restroom Art Gallery Grand Stairs
FIFTH FLOOR
Frame is structured to prevent movement to the scaffold from the wind. The outer layer is bigger than the inner.
Image indicates spaces throughout the scaffold including the structure.
Image indicates the placement of a 12’X 24’ confrence room with a capacity of ten peopke max that extrudes to the second floor.
Image indicates a 12’ X 14’ office.
Image indicates a 12’ X 14’ Break Room.
Images indicates circulation throughtout the scaffold which includes an elevator shift, stairs, and two main stairs in the centter of the scaffold.
FACADE ANALYSIS
SYMMETRY
PROPORTION
ENTRY
ALLIGNMENT
VERTICALITY
REPITITION
CARVING DEPTH
ACCENT
LINEAR DATUM
HIERARCHY BY SIZE
REPITITION
REPITITION
ENTRY
RHYTHM BASED ON MATERIAL
REPITITION
BALANCE
PROPORTION
GRID
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LIGHT
First Year Project Individual Project
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
PERSPECTIVE VIEW
TOP VIEW