SUNNIE DIAZ phone
985.855.8627 address
190 Whittington Drive Lafayette, LA 70503 email
portfolio
sunniediaz@gmail.com
CONTENTS DYNAMICALLY RESPONSIVE
PAGE 04
BIRCH PAVILLION
PAGE 10
AGRICULTURE DISTRICT
PAGE 12
REVIVE
PAGE 16
IF ALL THE SKY WERE PAPER
PAGE 20
REVEAL
PAGE 24
LAGNIAPPE
PAGE 38
ADAPTIVE IMMERSING
PAGE 34
4 3
al
n ca
de
6
e
qu
i ld
7 8
9
OPPTA DESIGN COMPETITION SAN CRISTOBAL, BOLIVAR, COLOMBIA
4
collection of compost to be utilized as ORGANIC FERTILIZER
growth and sustainable harvest of GUADUA BAMBOO for utilization as renewable building material and cooking fuel source
CLEAN drinking WATER from catchment of flushed rainwater
expanded economic opportunities by taking advantage of BIODIVERSITY, CULTURE(al) atmosphere and NEWly implemented PRACTICES
DYNAMICALLY RESPONSIVE ADAPTATION = RELOCATION
TEAM MEMBERS Sunnie Diaz Tina Rodkey Francine Primeaux-Kennedy
guajaro swamp San Cristobal Municipality
can a
l de
l diq
ue
largo swamp laguna swamp
7
6
5
4
3
LIMITED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES
POLLUTION
FLOODING
8
1
9
2
1
phased AMPHIBIAN HOUSING that adapts to natural weather phenomenon such as heavy rainfall and flooding
2
processing of pollutants and buffering of water levels through plant specific RIPARIAN ZONES built up by nutrient rich sediment dredged from canal
3
4
5
elimination of raw sewage pollution and production of natural fertilizer using COMPOSTING TOILETS
providing clean drinking water through filtration using natural local waste products
6
collection of compost to be utilized as ORGANIC FERTILIZER
8
CLEAN drinking WATER from catchment of flushed rainwater
7
9
growth and sustainable harvest of GUADUA BAMBOO for
utilization as renewable building material and cooking fuel source
expanded economic opportunities by taking advantage of BIODIVERSITY, CULTURE(al)atmosphere and NEWly implemented PRACTICES 5
2 al
n ca
7
l de ue diq
extended riparian buffer zones floating dock
1
1 el
ld
na
ca e qu
di
2
GABION WALL
pollutant upta ke
CLEAN DRINKING
5
WATER PROCESS
8 wet season process
6
cat tails
DRY
juncus alkali buttercup
riparian zone plants reduce pollution in flood water and contaiminated soil through phytodegradation
1
WET
EXISTING CONDITIONS
2 DRY
WET
PROPOSED CONDITIONS
INITIAL PHASE
INTERMEDIATE PHASE
1
FINAL PHASE
rise
fall
7
eco-tourists immerse themselves in construction of Amphibian Home
55
9
8
33
6
6
7
7
eco-TOURISM locals share their way of life with eco-tourist in context of mutual respect
GUADUA AD A STRUCTURE S R C R 3
5
DYNAMIC DOORS DYNAMIC DOORS
7
insect resistant bamboo insect resistant interlocking root prevents erosion interlocking rootsystem system prevents erosion flooding protection rapidly renewable material rapidly renewable material excellent structural properties excellent structural properties
swivel swivel door door filters northern light and allows allows ventilation and ventilation
1 ADAPTIVE
amphibian homes
DYNAMIC DYNAMIC WALLS A S
DYNAMIC DYNAMIC HAMMOCKS AMMOC S the woven fabric can be
interc angeable wall interchangeable wall native caribe native caribewoven wovenabric fabric ability to o of spaces ability tocreate createa variety a variety spaces
tfashioned e woven abric wall can be to create dynamic hammocks as ioned to create dynamic ammocks
7
STRUCTURE
using sustainable guadua bamboo
2 BUFFERING
contaminants through photodegradation
eco-TOURISM eco tourist
9
opportunities through CULTURAL IMMERSION
native 9
STUDIO NORTH BUILDING WORKSHOP NORWICH, VERMONT | SUMMER 2013 10
BIRCH PAVILLION BUILT PROJECT
BIRCH TIMBERS STAINLESS STEEL CABLES WOOD BOX FRAME VIEW TOWARD MT. ASCUTNEY
ENTRY
HEMLOCK FLOORING TRANSPARENT FINISH PRESSURE TREATED FLOORING
Studio North 2013 hosted a six day intensive building workshop to design and build the Birch Pavillion. Along with 4 other selected students and Moskow Linn Architects, we were able to engage with the rural landscape on 117 acres of property in Norwich, Vermont. The design solution called for a 14 x 26 foot structure oriented to capture the view of Mt. Ascutney 25 miles away. The roof is open to the sky, and its’ center oculus frames views of clouds, stars and foliage in the birch forest. The Birch Pavillion creates a sacred space allowing users to enjoy and celebrate the beauty of nature. Since built, the Birch Pavillion has been used for two memorial services, a meditation retreat, yoga classes and family reunions.
11
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CARENCRO, LOUISIANA
12
AGRICULTURE DISTRICT
-
UP UP
UP
UP
UP
The site strategies for the agriculture district aims at making connections into the existing context, connecting the building to the coulee. The pathway acts as a walking path for pedestrians and to walk horses or other livestock. Other axes cut through the plan shape the surrounding blocks and bring neighbors into the site. The Agriculture District proposes to fit into the context of the existing neighborhood while encouraging density and growth by organizing the chaotic existing conditions. The building addresses the proposed boulevard that connects University Ave to the existing neighborhoods The program is aimed at giving the neighborhood an indoor and outdoor place for families to interact with livestock, relating back to the equestrian history of Carencro, LA. It also addresses an interior arena for the livestock and equestrian animal activities. -
13
FIRST LEVEL PLAN
NORTHWEST ELEVATION 14
SECOND LEVEL PLAN
SOUTHEAST ELEVATION 15
FOOD MARKET + SKY MALL LAFAYETTE, LA
16
REVIVE 1st PLACE STUDIO COMPETITION
Previously one of lafayette, louisiana’s most energetic nodal developments, this project’s intent focuses to revive the e n e r g y l i f e and m e m o r i e s by designing a place to l i v e w o r k and i n t e r a c t After receiving testimonials from local inhabitants of the Four Corners area the intent directed towards reviving their sense of place and life. Having sky malls removes pedestrians off the street level and away from heavy, dangerous traffic. One can shop without the hassle of crossing roads and enjoy the park like features on the roof top sky mall.
0
8'
16'
24'
FIRST LEVEL
17
one
three
0
18
1'
2'
3'
two
FOUR
Having hydroponic gardens on the site allows the local four corners neighborhood farmers to share their talents in growing hydroponic fruits and vegestables, giving them a sense of place in the new development. Other farmers have the option of living in the stories above and maintaining the roof top garden to grow and sell their products.
19
A WAR LETTER MUSEUM UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
The experience intended for visitors to this War Letters Museum is to travel through the spaces in a juxaposition of rigor and releasing. The idea is to unveil the unstability of the war, and the ever lasting stewardship the soldiers have for their countries. The hardships of war are presented from the first hand experiences written in letters by the soldiers. The visitors are then released into open spaces with views to the park blocks to express the infinite freedom and continuity of nature. WAR LETTER MUSEUM : CONCEPT INFINITE freedom + CONTINUITY of nature STEWARDSHIP soldiers perform + UNSTABILITY of war
20
IF ALL THE SKY WERE PAPER PORTLAND, OREGON
Moments of Rigor
Moments of Release
21
LEVEL ONE
LEVEL TWO
LEVEL THREE
B
A
SECTION A
22
SECTION B
23
VISITORS CENTER + ACADIAN MEMORIAL LAFAYETTE, LA
24
REVEAL LA CULTURE DES ACADIENS
LEVEL TWO PLAN
CONCEPT SKETCH
This site is a connection between a busy interstate & within the heart of downtown lafayette. design intent expresses and r e v e a l s the roots of our unique cajun culture through the architecture to welcome visitors to our city. Site contains a conserved wetlands habitat, natural to South Louisiana. Pathway invites one from the cultural museum and welcomes them into the visitors center, while following a system of screens and shading devices that reveal the historical timeline of the acadians.
LEVEL ONE PLAN
25
Roots of a plant are developed by branching out and anchoring to absorbtion of necessary nutrients to survive life, just as this visitors center reveals our ancestors necessity to make cultural changes as they stuggled to survive the diaspora to the acadian area from nova scotia. Structure of this visitors center concentrates on revealing itself within its exposed connections and details.
26
BUILDING SECTION PERSPECTIVE 27
JEWELRY PENDANT
LAGNIAPPE
COPPER FOLD FORMING + ENGRAVING + CHEMICAL PATINAS
This copper pendant tested different methods of fold forming as a representational object of the Mississippi River. It expresses the confining levees that are in place as a barrier between the people and mother nature’s flood plains. My other skills shown in this pendant include engraving, Tiffany Green chemical patina, Liver of Sulfur surface treatment, and hand made riveting. 28
This dress is designed to express the Tale of Acadie, an epic poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow; the story is told through its materials and patterns. The tale is based on a young Acadian couple, Evangeline and Gabriel, who were separated on their wedding day by the British expulsion of the French-speaking inhabitants of Nova Scotia. After searching for years across the landscapes for Gabriel, Evangeline settles in Philadephia tending those dying of the epidemic where she then finds Gabriel among the sick, as he dies in her arms. Project exhibited at Acadiana Center for the Arts and Artist & Architect’s gallery both downtown Lafayette.
TALE OF ACADIE
FASHION SHOW EXHIBITION
LAGNIAPPE INTERPRETATION OF “TALE OF ACADIE” 29
HOSPICE OF ACADIANA VOLUNTEER WORK FOR NON-PROFIT
30
HOSPICE HOUSE PROPOSAL FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION
Hospice of Acadiana, Inc. is a local non-profit organization of compassionate and well trained professionals who offer a comprehensive program of care and support to patients with terminal illness. Hospice was interested in building an addition to their facility to offer in-house, peaceful living environments for their terminally ill patients. I volunteered my time working with my professor, Hector Lasala, to transform his plans and create a vision for what the Hospice House will look like. The renderings are used by Hospice for fundraising and giving their sponsors a vision for the future of the organization.
31
studiEAUX CHENIERE AU TIGRE
32
LA PETITE JAUNE COASTAL WETLANDS INSTALLATION
After an 11 mile hike along the coast of Louisiana my weekend was spent interpreting the complex coastal conditions of the the natural wetlands.
[ ]
The intention behind the idea of filling in voids not only acts to fill but represents levee systems along the Mississippi river. The flowers fill in voids within the tree bark and are held in by tension between the bark as each piece is squeezed within the gap. The shape is similar to a river that winds and bends along different points.
[
]
[
]
Each flower is a part of intentionally hilighting a void found within the base of a tree on my site. Without the flowers the void is easily hidden and unnoticed. Each one is tacked to the tree by a hand picked thorn and pushed into place.
33
BA
YO
US
AW
MIL
L
A GRAND B
AYOU
B
BOAT LAUNCH
BIL RB
LO AY LT D
OA
HR
NC
AU
TL
OA
C
THESIS PROJECT CHACKBAY, LOUISIANA
ADAPTIVE IMMERSING
DAVID WILLIAMS AWARD + PRESENTER at UNC Charlotte CriticalMASS 2014
“She’s a real talent! Her project was BEAUTIFUL in all senses! Great oral presentation…. captivated us…. with descriptions of the locale, people, site, food, everyday life…… REALLY exquisite place-making project.” -Chris Jarrett, Director of Architecture University of North Carolina Charlotte
34
Thibodaux
NATURAL CENTER
& ECONOMIC CENTER urbanURBAN economic center
NATURAL CENTER natural center
URBAN & ECONOMIC CENTER
thibodaux
chackbay
The site takes place where man interacts with nature, old meets new, bayous intersect roads, the past lingers in the present and where the culture interacts with the built environment. Here, the natural is ever so slightly altered by the manmade. The Grand Bayou waterway + Sawmill Canal has allowed human interactions here for generations.
airline hwy NATURAL CENTER URBAN & ECONOMIC CENTER
belle rose
hwy
paincourtville
3127
convent
mississippi river
plattenville
vacherie
napoleonville
nd
a gr
lake des
u
o ay
b
allemands boutee
chackbay choctaw
bayou bouef
labadieville des allemands
thibodaux ba
lake bouef
yo
ul a
fo
ur
ch
e
35
EXCHANGE KNOWLEDGE OF PAST
BUILD & ADAPT
BOATING
HUNTING
FISHING
SECTION CUT A-A A SECTION CUT SCALE = 1/8”=1’-0”
SECTION CUT B-B SECTION CUT B SCALE = 1/8”=1’-0”
SECTION CUT C-C SECTION CUT C SCALE = 1/8”=1’-0”
CULTURAL DIVERSITY STATEMENT
“The population here is unique and diverse, heavily influenced by the cajun french culture. You will hear adults speaking fluently in the beautiful dialect of Cajun French. As kids, we could only pick up on bits and phrases as our parent’s knew this language was foreign to us. If you are visiting with people in Chackbay, you will likely find yourself sitting on my momma’s front porch reminiscing and shooting the breeze with a smile on your face; because there is no other acceptable expression right after you just “mange-ed” down a big ole bowl of Momma’s gumbo or crawfish pie. Today you still hear those Cajun French phrases come out regularly. If you are to accompany one of the women to the camp, ole couyon himself, Mr. Doug, will always call you “eyyye Boskio” and act like he’s known you a lifetime. The rapid talking of the locals and the way my Momma calls my Aunt Jenny by “Ayeee me-na” when they’re getting “cassayed” are just a few memories that are sure to stick with you. In the atmosphere of Chackbay, it’s easy to find yourself up too late on many evenings getting a little too “cagu” without a care in the world, ain’t many people keep track of time around here. Many times you’ll watch others, or yourself, “ca-pat-a-laid” down the steps of the porch, when leaving to walk on home.”
THESIS STATEMENT
Architecture could act as a condenser that encourages the interaction between past and present generations to build upon layers of knowledge within the community. Architecture should be anchored into tradition and released within the present to allow its’ users to be culturally immersed through the experience. As cajuns, we have become masters at adapting to environmental and social conditions with ease, but our architecture has not. If we continue to build with nostalgia of the past, we cannot evolve our necessary means of building. Architecture should have the ability to call for alterations, and be adaptable to future generations. Architecture is not determined by the past, it is rooted in the understanding of tradition and could allow us to release our focuses in culture and context. 36
REFLECT
DINING
COOKING
BUILD & ADAPT
SKINNING
BOATING
EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE BETWEEN GENERATIONS HUNTING
FISHING
+ EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE BETWEEN GENERATIONS
IMMERSE GENERATIONS TOGETHER ELDER GENERATION
EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE BETWEEN GENERATIONS
DISCONNECT YOUNGER GENERATION
EXCHANGE OFBETWEEN KNOWLEDGE exchange knowledge between generations BETWEEN GENERATIONS EXCHANGE OFof KNOWLEDGE GENERATIONS
EXCHANG
+ +
IMMERSE GENERATIONS TOGETHER
+
ELDER GENERATION IMMERSE GENERATIONS TOGETHER
DISCONNECT YOUNGER GENERATION
EXCHANGING OF KNOWLEDGE
ELDER GENERATION
E GENERATIONS TOGETHER
DISCONNECT ELDERgeneration GENERATION elder
IMMERSE YOUNGER GENERATIONS immerse younger generations
IMMERSE GENERATIONS TOGETHER immerse generations
YOUNGER GENERATION
together
ADJUSTING PAST INFLUENCES TO
ADAPT TO PRESENT NEEDS adjusting past LAYERS OFinfluences PAST KNOWLEDGE
EXCHANGING OF KNOWLEDGE
& UNDERSTANDING
adapt to pressent needs
disconnect DISCONNECT
EXCHANGING OF KNOWLEDGE
younger generation YOUNGER GENERATION
exchange of OF knowledge EXCHANGING KNOWLEDGE LAYERS OF PAST KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING
LAYERS OF PAST KNOWLEDGE LAYERS OF PRESENT layers of past knowledge & UNDERSTANDING KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING and understanding
LAYERS OF PAST KNOWLEDGE layers of past knowledge & UNDERSTANDING
and understanding
ACCEPTING PAST AS MEMORY
memory
TO EVOLVE FUTURE
IN TRADITION futureROOTED rooted in tradition
LAYERS OF PRESENT KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING
, adapted
UNDERSTANDING OF PAST, of past understanding ADAPTED TO PRESENT, TO EVOLVE toFUTURE present to evolve
,
future
LAYERS OF PRESENT
LAYERS OF PRESENT KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING UNDERSTANDING OF PAST, ADAPTED TO PRESENT, TO EVOLVE FUTURE IMMERSE YOUNGER GENERATIONS ADJUSTING PAST INFLUENCES TO ADAPT TO PRESENT NEEDS
GAININGknowledge KNOWLEDGE gaining
accepting past as a
USING KNOWLEDGE to evolve using knowledge
KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING OF PAST, ADAPTED TO PRESENT,UNDERSTANDING TO IMMERSE YOUNGER GENERATIONS EVOLVE FUTURE ADJUSTING PAST INFLUENCES TO UNDERSTANDING OF PAST, ADAPT TO PRESENT NEEDS ADAPTED TO PRESENT, TO EVOLVE FUTURE
USING KNOWLEDGE GAINING KNOWLEDGE TO EVOLVE FUTURE ACCEPTING PAST AS MEMORY
USING KNOWLEDGE TO EVOLVE FUTURE ROOTED IN TRADITION
37
2013 Ruins from Hawthorne Sawmill
1947 Hawthorne Sawmill Functions
1- HARVEST LUMBER Harvested mature cypress & long leaf pine, then dragged to site by Mr. Lawrence Ordoyne’s Boat the “Sue-a-side”
2- STORED LUMBER In manmade cut into edge of Grand Bayou
3- MILLED LUMBER Two men ran a powered machine, the“carriage” to cut lumber
The Hugh Hawthorne Sawmill was built by a local builder, Filogleuss Chiasson, who was known for his reinforcement and sturdy buildings. The sawmill functioned for 7-8 years and was ran by 6 local men from Chackbay. Today the ruins are programmed as the entrance + exhibit into the site. The ruins are marked with the family names of all who worked at the sawmill. The building resembles its “anchoring” into the past by the downward facing gable roof and supports anchoring into the earth, as well the items exhibited.
38
Function of Sawmill in 1947
CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Ruins left behind from the 1947 Hawthorne Sawmill
SAWDUST PIT SAWMILL TOOLS The building was raised 4’10” above grade The carriage was mounted on the lower to collect the large amounts of sawdust foundations, the other machine was mounted to the ground
SAWMILL The building had a gable that faced East & West and was raised above the sawdust pit
D
D
-
---
-
-
UP
A
A
-
---
GROUND LEVEL Entrance to Site : Exhibit
UP
2ND LEVEL Sawmill Gallery
UP
39
40
ANCHORING
Connection to Existing
SECTION CUT D
41
RELEASING Connection to New
1' - 6"
3' - 6"
SECTION CUT E
42
5
7
11
E
6
9
-
11
-
---
C
-
10 -
---
E
2ND LEVEL
UP UP
3 -
-
3
-
---
UP
C
4 -
---
E
GROUND LEVEL
1. Experience thru Ruins 2. Exhibit 3. Woodshop & Angler’s Studio 4. Canoe + Kayak Storage 5. Caretaker’s Residence 6. Dining Room
7. Mechanical 8. Pantry 9. Kitchen 10. Skinning Deck 11. Porch 43
After the fun and games of hunting and fishing in one of Louisiana’s most abundant waterways, it is important for the users to learn the responsibility when you return. The skinning rack merges the generations of users to teach and learn how to properly clean the animals as blessings from nature and prepare the food to be sent straight into the kitchen.
44
45
SUNNIE DIAZ phone
985.855.8627 address
190 Whittington Drive Lafayette, LA 70503 email
thank you.
sunniediaz@gmail.com