PORTFOLIO II
architecture design
thara messeroux 2018
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A bout
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My name is Thara. I am a designer and aspiring architect based in Boston. I am passionate about design and all things artistic. I am interested in using my creativity to work in a variety of fields.
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ROOF DECK PROPOSAL I DRAFTING AND DETAILING
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Works Content Non Profit Work
6-7+
Residential Work
8-13
Commercial Work
14-21
Pape Nature Park
22-37
The Ferry Terminal
38-45
V-Ray Rendering
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Photography
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Build Health International
How We Design is a BHI initiative intended to summarize, analyze, and outline the impact and execution of design features on both BHI and non-BHI projects with the intention of developing a body of work that documents existing projects and informs future designs.
*Projects included in Portfolio II
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Non - Profit Work
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Keenan and Keeny Architects
The following work samples are from my first internship in Cape Cod at Keenan + Keeny Architects. These details were made using mostly AutoCAD. I was responsible to draft and complete details for several projects, such as small airports, churches and residential houses. I really learned from the variety of projects I was responsible for.
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Residential Work
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ROOF DECK PROPOSAL I DRAFTING AND DETAILING
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General Notes 1. All wood to be pressure treated, decking is composite material, MFR TBD 2. All framing connectors to be stainless steel. 3. All fasteners to be stainless steel. 4. Railings have PVC systems to match existing 5. Galvanized steel prefabricated spiral stair to be selected and supplied to owner under separate contact. 6. Work on existing building is limited to base blocking fastening threw membrane roofing into roof rafters and new weather tight membrane flashing and sealing.
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DETAILING AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS | DECK DETAIL
These details were made using AutoCAD. In this project I was responsible to draft a residential roof deck. The details of the deck took me a week. The challenging part was figuring out the exact detail of the deck. Completing this drawings enhanced my research and detailing skills.
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DETAILING AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS | DECK DETAIL
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ROOF DECK PROPOSAL I DRAFTING AND DETAILING
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SCHEMATIC DE PROGRES MARCH 2
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Keenan and Keeny Architects
Commercial Work These construction documents were made using Revit. It took me approximately two weeks to draft them considering the revisions. The biggest challenge for me was to be able to read the architect’s handwriting. However, after a while I got used to the key terms and I was able to understand his sketches faster.
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ESIGN PHASE SS SET 2, 2017
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3D View 1
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TOWNREVISIONS OF OAK BLUFFS TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS
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OF OAK BLUFFS
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REVISIONS
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PROPOSED NEW TOWN HALL I 3D PERSPECTIVES M
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PROPOSED NEW TOWN HALL I FLOOR PLANS B
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A3.1
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MISC. EQUIP 20' - 0"
B3 003
ELEVATOR
UP
STAIR B2
B6
EXIT ONLY
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40' - 6"
A3.1
ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM
M.E.P. & F.P.
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B1 VAULT ABOVE
20' - 6"
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30' - 0"
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STAIR
EXIT ONLY
B4 SPACE BELOW STAIR ENCLOSED - TYP
14' - 2"
UP
83' - 10" 98' - 0"
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BASEMENT LEVEL 1/8" = 1'-0"
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A3.1
A3.1 132' - 0"
18' - 6"
113' - 6"
MEN'S TOILET WOMEN'S TOILET 015
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GENERAL PROTECTED DOCUMENTS STORAGE 010
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IT
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515 SF
194 SF
155 SF
PERMITTING 017 107
87 SF
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DRINKING FOUNTAINS
CLO
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003
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LOBBY
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KIT.
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VAULT 008
SHELVING
MEETING ROOM ABOVE
U.C. REF
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BUILDING 101
UP
CLERK
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84 SF
590 SF
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MEETING ROOM
STAIR
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EXIT ONLY
12' - 0"
STORAGE
VESTIBULE 001 X1 12' - 10"
LOWER LEVEL 1/8" = 1'-0"
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WORK TABLE W/ SHELVING ABOVE
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225 SF
B
B.O.H. 198 SF
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ELEVATOR
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COUNTER
WORK TABLE W/ SHELVING ABOVE
CLO
JANITOR
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1205 SF
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STAIR
40' - 6"
A3.1
DN
UP
50' - 0"
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CON. COMM 202 SF
PLANNING / CPC
COUNTER
9' - 6"
SHELVING
GENERAL BUILDING STORAGE
EXTERIOR LINE OF BASEMENT FOUNDATION BELOW
WORK TABLE W/ SHELVING ABOVE
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ROOF DECK PROPOSAL I DRAFTING AND DETAILING
M 132' - 0"
TREASURER
20' - 5"
ACCOUNTING
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MEN'S TOILET
WOMEN'S TOILET
361 SF
476 SF
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26' - 11"
VESTIBULE
X7
VESTIBULE
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42 SF
144 SF X9 206
SEATING
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X8 UP
TV / IT 118
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189 SF
URINAL
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MEETING ROOM
COPY
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DN
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JANITOR
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ELEVATOR
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STAIR
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CLO
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214 COUNTER
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COUNTER
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SEATING 60
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UP X6
CLO
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20' - 0"
140 SF
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REVISIONS
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486 SF
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WAITING AREA
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STAIR
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B.O.S.
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FUTURE USE
STORAGE
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SEATING
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MAIN LEVEL
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TAX COLLECTOR
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KITCHENETTE
OPEN TO BELOW
TAX OFFICE
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ASSESSORS
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PROJECT N SEATING
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CONFERENCE
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UPPER LEVEL 1/8" = 1'-0"
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A DIAMOND CUT PATTERN SHINGLES
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ASPHALT SHINGLES 12" 12"
FLAG POLE
SYNTHETIC / COMPOSITE TRIM ALL AREAS WHITE CEDAR SHINGLES STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF 2"
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12"
2"
12"
UPPER LEVEL 52' - 0"
MAIN LEVEL 42' - 0" CAST STONE BRICK
ALUMINUM CLAD WOOD AWNING / FIXED WINDOWS w/ IMPACT INSULATING GLASS
LOWER LEVEL 32' - 0"
CONTINUOUS STONE WINDOW SILL
EAST ELEVATION
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UPPER LEVEL 52' - 0"
LOWER LEVEL 32' - 0"
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EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
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BASEMENT LEVEL 22' - 0"
BASEMENT LEVEL 22' - 0"
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OBTH SCALE:
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MAIN LEVEL 42' - 0"
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UPPER LEVEL 52' - 0" LOWER LEVEL 32' - 0" 12"
MAIN LEVEL 42' - 0"
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BASEMENT LEVEL 22' - 0" LOWER LEVEL 32' - 0"
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SOUTH ELEVATION 1/8" = 1'-0"
BASEMENT LEVEL 22' - 0"
SOUTH ELEVATION 1/8" = 1'-0"
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UPPER LEVEL 52' - 0"
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MAIN LEVEL 42' - 0" UPPER LEVEL 52' - 0"
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LOWER LEVEL 32' - 0" 3"
MAIN LEVEL 42' - 0" BASEMENT LEVEL 22' - 0" LOWER LEVEL 32' - 0"
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WEST ELEVATION 1/8" = 1'-0"
WEST ELEVATION
BASEMENT LEVEL 22' - 0"
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ROOF DECK PROPOSAL I DRAFTING AND DETAILING
STAIR 206
HALL
LOBBY
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214 UPPER LEVEL 52' - 0"
MAIN LEVEL 42' - 0"
LOBBY 021 LOWER LEVEL 32' - 0"
M.E.P. & F.P. B1 BASEMENT LEVEL 22' - 0"
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BUILDING SECTION - A 1/8" = 1'-0"
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LOBBY
CONFERENCE
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ACCOUNTING
TAX OFFICE
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UPPER LEVEL 52' - 0"
MEETING ROOM TV / IT
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MEETING ROOM
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STORAGE 119
MAIN LEVEL 42' - 0"
MAIN LEVEL 42' - 0"
PERMITTING 017 LOWER LEVEL 32' - 0"
LOWER LEVEL 32' - 0"
M.E.P. & F.P. B1 BASEMENT LEVEL 22' - 0"
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BUILDING SECTION - B 1/8" = 1'-0"
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BUILDING SECTION - C 1/8" = 1'-0"
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Boston Architectural College
The Courtship Act project celebrates Latvia’s unique nature reserve. More than 200 species of birds migrate here yearly. The project was conceptualized after the bird’s traditional mating rituals, Including ritualized movement and displays of beauty and strength, in the courtship act, birds uses these behaviors to attract their mate. The design uses the same mentality to attract the guests to the site. The 17 900 ft² original site has been extended in size to provide more space to enjoy the wildlife in the woods, and include a long, naturalistic walking path. Artificial slopes and handmade streams have also been added throughout the site to enhance the experience of the user. These walkways traverse an ever changing landscape from open streams to dense forests.
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Pape Nature Park Latvia
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PAPE NATURE PARK COMPETITION | SITE ANALYSIS
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This a glimpse of the studio I am currently in. In this studio, students from landscape architecture, architecture and interior design and design studies work collaboratively to design a site plan, building, and interior architecture. We explore programmatic organization, contextualization, site optimization and way-finding while being exposed to each discipline’s analytic processes and spatial thinking.
Wind Path Settlements Lakes Forest Agriculture
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Bog Reeds Roads Minor Roads Latvian / Lithuanian Boderline N
Drainage Ditches and Rivers Water Catchment Borders
Sun Path
Type of Animals
Pape Park TypeNature of Animals
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Type of Animals
Fauna
Auroxen Auroxen Auroxen Auroxen
Wild Horses Wild Horses Wild Horses Wild Horse
Goat
Goat
Goat
Goat
Type of Birds
Type of Birds
Type of Birds
Montagu’s harrier
Whimbrel
Montagu’s harrier Montagu’s
Whimbrel Whimbrel
Harrier
Montagu’s harrier
Mallard
Mallard Mallard
Geese Geese
Whimbrel
Pintail
Mallard
Stock dove
Pintail
Pintail Pintail
Flora
Bean goose
Chaffinches
Stock dove
Bean Bean goose Goose
Equisetum Telmaria
Crepis Paludosa
Sparrowhawks
Wood pigeon Wood Pigeon
White-fronted goose White-fronted
Goose
Tits
Goldcrests
Chaffinches
Stock Stock dove Dove
Hottonia Palustris
Siskins
Tits
Occurrence
Goldcrests
Chaffinches Chaffinches
Tits Tits
Primula Elatior
Sparrowhawks Sparrowhawks
Wood pigeon
White-fronted goose
Geese
Bean goose
Wood pigeon
White-fronted goose
Geese
Sparrowhawks
Golden plover
Siskins
Occurrence
Golden plover
Goldcrests Siskins Siskins Occurence Golden plover Goldcrests Occurrence Golden Plover
Orchid Ranunculus Aquatis
Alders
Landscape
Bog
Leisure Activities
Coastal Forest
Bird Watching Towers
Fens
Boat Stations
Mixed Forest
Nature Process Trail
Narrow fringes of swamp
Annual Festivities
Reed beds
Open Water
Rivers
Occasianal Wire Pulling and Fish Curing
Our project for this semester is the “Pape Nature Park” competition in Latvia. I started by doing a site analysis of the site through online official documents and used Adobe Illustrator and Indesign to put my findings together.
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Pape Nature Park is a “9 km Natural Process Path which takes visitors through five ecosystems: the lake, the meadow, the forest, the march and the dune.” The land is filled with wild animals such as goats and horses, it also offers its visitors beautiful orchid species that are rare in Latvia. Pape Nature Park is especially known for its birdwatching station which registers more than 200 species of migrating birds per year. “The park also includes the villages of Pape and Konu, with fishing homesteads that still maintain rich cultural and historical heritage as well as old building.” - From Latvia Travel’s official’s website. My inspiration for this project comes from the site itself. The natural and organic environment is a huge attraction for birds. I based my design on birds themselves. Inspired by feathers, biomimicry drives my design choices. From the main building to the benches we will see and experience the featherly shapes of birds wings through the site.
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Life around the camping site
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The site has been extended to allow camping structures to freely spread throughout the site. Artificial slopes were added to give a more organic feeling to the site and create more mysterious places for exploration and discovery.
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An ordinary day in the Park. Sitting structures randomly spread in the woods allowing flexibility, privacy and peaceful moments.
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DORMS AND CAMPING AREA PLANS 1 Ticket Booth 2 Lobby 3 Open Atrium 4 Changing Room 5 Toilets 6 Sauna 7 Grass Amphitheater 8 Meeting Room 9 Pantry 10 Outdoor Kitchen 11 Laundry Room 12 Indoor Kitchen 13 Dorms
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Level 1 - Kidstown Presentation Level 1 - Kidstown Presentation 2 1/8" = 1'-0" 1/8" = 1'-0"
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Level 1 - Camping Presentation Level 1 - Camping Presentation 1 1/8" = 1'-0" 1/8" = 1'-0"
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Level II Dorms
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Ceiling Plan Dorms
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DORMS AND CAMPING AREA SECTIONS Level 3 24' - 0"
Level 2 12' - 0"
Level 3 24' - 0"
Temp. Level 1 0' - 0"
Level 2 12' - 0" 1
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Level 3 24' - 0"
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Level 1 - Kidstown Presentation Level 1 - Kidstown 2 Presentation Level 2 1/8" = 1'-0" 12' 0" 1/8" = 1'-0"
Level 3 24' - 0" Temp. Level 1 0' - 0"
Short Section Dorms
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Short Section - Presentation 1/8" = 1'-0"
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Long Section Camping Area 3
Camping - Long Section - Presentation Camping - Long Section - Presentation 3 1/8" = 1'-0" 1/8" = 1'-0"
Short Section Kidstown Area 4
Kidstown - Short Section - Presentation Kidstown - Short Section - Presentation 4 1/8" = 1'-0" 1/8" = 1'-0"
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Pape Nature Park Latvia The design for the Courtship Act is inspired by both the vibrant traditional Latvian landscapes and the organic fauna and flora of the site, especially the birds. I modeled my design after their plumage. Biomimicry and the influence of the feathers allowed me to shape my roof structures in a way that was organic and allowed natural light in. This creates a peaceful and relaxing space, that is notable as soon as you enter the site.
Furthermore, very light and sustainable materials are used to honor the sustainability and lightness of feathers.
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Indoor Kitchen
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Pape Nature Park Latvia A majestic gate attracts visitors from far just like a Whooper Swan attracts a mate. Besides attracting visitors to the site, the purposely monolithic gate sets a welcoming tone for the guest as they enter into the first gardens. After passing the first gardens and the main building the spreading forest and walkways invites the guest to freely explore the wild nature.
Inspired by the organic language of tree branches, the walkways spread throughout the site in a freeform manner. Along this meandering journey, one will find personal camping cabins, a sauna and sitting areas awaiting.
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Lobby I Ticket Booth
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REGULAR CAMPING DORM
KIDSTOWN
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Boston Architectural College
The goal of this studio class was to design a ferry terminal in Prince Street Park, Boston. The site is dead, so we had to come up with ideas to bring life back to the site. We were encouraged to think wildly and to be as creative as we wanted. We also had to choose a prececent study for inspiration and perform a lot of site analysis before starting our design. The Barcelona Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe was my precedent study. Hand Collages, Charcoal Drawings, Adobe Creative Cloud and Revit were use to create the images of this project. The final model was lasered in wood, glass, cardboard and chipboard.
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The Floating Terminal Boston
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floating terminal
Sun Path
Commercial vs Residential
Main Street
Natural Resources &
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The goal of this studio class was to design a ferry terminal in Prince Street Park, Boston. The site is dead, so we had to come up with ideas to bring life back to the site. Throughout the site analysis, I came up with the fact that the site is surrounded by wild nature. From one side we have a lot of green, from the other side the sea coast. Additionally, the site is very accessible as it connects directly to the main street, the harbor walk and is two step away from the train station. The shape of my design will depend on the sun path and the natural ecosystem found around the site...
snack bars cafeteria restrooms ticketbooth waiting area green roof ferry landscape contemplation space roads to the ferry and backyard entrance to the ferry entrance to the contemplation space
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Freehand Collage
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Short Section
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Boston Architectural College
“This is a second level course for individuals already having a basic knowledge of 3ds Max. Topics covered in this course will focus on advanced modeling techniques and visualization workflows. 3ds Max will be used to generate detailed, geometrically accurate 3D models.Techniques of lighting, creating atmospheric effects, placing cameras, choosing materials and setting their properties, and applying textures will be covered. Quality rendered images will be created using the VRay rendering plugin.� - Course Description.
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V-Ray Rendering 3ds Studio Max
The Living Room
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The Cafe Corner
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New England
These panorama were taken with my professional Lumix camera two summers ago, using the panoramic photography techinque. Panoramic photography is a special technique that stitches multiple images from the same camera together to form a single, wide photograph (vertical or horizontal).
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Photography
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Architecture Spaces CONTRIBUTIONS Photography Post Edit: Bridge & Photoshop
Thank you! Please feel free to contact me with any questions and comments about the works.