TIMOTHY OCHOLA ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO VOLUME 1
2023-2024
‘I have always loved putting things together since I was little. My form of play was centered around building things and surely enough I have nutured that creative trait .I currently enjoy doing the same to solve riddles of space and the built environment in teams and with communities.Architecture curates the way we live and I am honored to be a part of it.’
TIMOTHY OCHOLA Architectural Designer
timochola.com
timochol@iastate.edu
2017-2023 2017-2023 2022 2021-2022 2017-2018
Iowa State University
Role: Graduate Assistant for College of Design Public Programs
Assisted in Poster Creation, Video Recording and documentation and exhibition installations.
Landmark Designs Limited.
Role: Landscape Architect
Used Sketchup, Revit , Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign for Project Development and Presentation.
Kobo Trust Studios.
Role:Fine Artist
Worked in Acrylics and Oils for painting . Used fibreglass and resin for sculpture modelling and Blender for digital modelling.
St. Andrews School Turi.
Role:Art and Design Technology Teacher
Taught painting and drawing both traditional and digital.
Taught crafting skills in the Wood and Metal Fabrication Shop.
School of Architecture and Building Sciences , department of Landscape Architecture at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
Role:Teaching Assistant.
Taught Architectural Comunication I
Transafrica Landscapes Company.
Role: Landscape Architect.
Used Archicad ,Sketchup and Lumion for project presentations and did supervisory site visits.
EDUCATION
2023-Present 2013-2017
LANGUAGE
ORGANIZATIONS
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Iowa State University
Masters in Architecture GPA 3.93
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Kenya Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. First Class Honors.
ENGLISH
SWAHILI
LUO
NOMAS(National Organization of Minority Architects)
Student Member
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Autodest Revit
ArchiCad
Sketchup
Rhino & Grasshopper
Lumion
Twinmotion
3DS Max
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DROUKAS COURT,HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Location:Des Moines, Iowa
Status:Graduate Student Work, 2024 Course: ARCH 506
Supervisor: Andrew Gleeson
Droukas Court stands as a beacon of hope and resilience amidst the ever-shifting tides of climate change. It is a contemporary California bungalow-style estate, meticulously designed to provide sanctuary for climate refugees. This design not only offers shelter but fosters community and empowerment, setting a benchmark for future refugee housing initiatives worldwide.
At its core, this estate is more than just a collection of buildings; it’s a testament to human compassion and innovation. The community center serves as the initial refuge for displaced individuals and families, offering a haven where they can find solace,community support, and essential resources as they transition to their new lives. Here, bonds are forged, stories are shared, and a sense of belonging begins to take root.
The design is greately inspired by the direction of the Sun in Iowa and the views of the interior courtyard that is the centre of the bungalow courts. The circulation of trafic is oriented around the raingarden as a focal point.
Concept 1 Concept 2
Concept 3 Final Chosen Concept Study done using mixed media on paper.
Community center
Roofing shingles
Cross-laminated timber Framing.
Insulated wood stud walls to control and regulate heat
Triangular floor tiles
Fritted glass for windows to enhance shading.
Wood cladded Exterior Wall
Shingles Roofing
Fritted Windows
Wood Stud Interior Walls
Wood cladded Exterior Wall
GEOMETER’S CABIN
Status:Graduate Student work Course: ARCH 506
Supervisor: Andrew Gleeson
The design invesigates shape as the basis of creating a living spcae for a ‘Geometer ‘ and his workspace and dwelling. The base shape is a Hexagon.An open central courtyard brings light and nature into the dwelling while maximizing heating of the structure during winter. The cabin is also raised to minimize effect to the ecology of the site.Most of the structure is closed for a more private , introspective touch.
Clt pillars for central glass support.
Shingles roof finish.
Roof truss support , highlighting hexagonal plan.
Contoured wall exterior wood cladding.
Furniture layout.
WRIGHT’S STUDIO FOR TWO
Location:Glen Ridge , New Jersey
Status:Graduate Student Work, 2024 Course: ARCH 506
Supervisor: Andrew Gleeson
Wright’s Studio for Two is an innovative extension to the Stuart Richardson House in New Jersey, celebrating the hexagonal grid that defines the original design. Emphasizing Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic architecture principles, the studio features hexagonal modules that seamlessly integrate with the house’s geometry. Large windows flood the space with natural light, while cantilevered roofs and openplan interiors create a harmonious blend of form and function. The use of natural materials such as wood and stone enhances the connection to the surrounding landscape, offering a modern yet timeless sanctuary for creativity and reflection.
The Frank Lloyd Wright 1941 ‘Stuart Richardson House is an extremely rare example of a Wright Usonian home based on dynamic hexagonal geometry - all angles are either 60 or 120 degrees. It is invisible from the street and tucked into a wooded meadow with a stream and ponds running along its landscaped gated entry in Glen Ridge, New Jersey.
The final iteration is informed by the orientation to the sun and the foundational hexagonal/triangualr grid extended from the existing Wright’s building.
It also completes the existing footprint to a complete triangle.
PLAN
1. LOUNGE
2.STUDY
3.DINING/CONFERENCEE ROOM
4. BATHROOM
5.KITCHEN
6. PATIO
DES MOINES ART CENTRE COURTYARD
Location:Des Moines, Iowa
Status:Graduate Student Work, 2023
Course: ARCH 505
Supervisor: Peter Zuroweste
Inspired by the dynamic view cones tracked from the movement of actors in the classic film “Rear Window,” this architectural design for the Des Moines Art Centre stands as a testament to innovative and cinematic creativity. This avant-garde structure elegantly captures the essence of visual storytelling by incorporating a design that mimics the fluid movements and perspectives observed in the film. The building’s form is carefully crafted to facilitate an immersive movie screening experience, with multiple vantage points and carefully calculated sightlines that mirror the intricate choreography of the movie’s actors.
The Des Moines Art Center, located in Des Moines, Iowa, is an architectural masterpiece combining works from three renowned architects: Eliel Saarinen, I. M. Pei, and Richard Meier. Saarinen’s original 1948 building features a harmonious blend of Art Deco and modernist styles, with a focus on natural light and materials. I. M. Pei’s 1968 addition introduces bold, geometric forms and extensive use of glass, creating a dynamic interplay between interior and exterior spaces. Richard Meier’s 1984 extension showcases his signature use of white enameled steel and glass, emphasizing openness and light.
View cone and movement tracking of characters through Jeffrey’s camera in the movie Rear Window.
Canvas Tensile Roof
CLT Wooden Roof Framing
Dance modular seating arrangement
Movie screening modular seating arrangement
Circular movable wooden platforms.
Pond retained for summmer cooling
CONCEPT DESIGN, DRAWINGS AND PAINTINGS
The conceptual designs are done in 3DSMax as a seminar for Advanced Design Media taught by Roman Chikerinets. The Architectural drawings are part of the Arch 505 studio instructed by Peter Zuroweste. The paintings are done in oils, acrylics and ink and are part of my recent exhibitions focused on place and its influence on the persona.
Crowd system Solvers used as Drawing Simulations. Motion Tracking changed to Poly.
The Design Proposal is inspired by the Alien Egg Hives.
Like the celestial alien eggs cradled in the cosmic embrace, these enigmatic structures evoke a fusion of organic elegance and extraterrestrial allure.Delicate but giving a sense of new life and love.
A temptation to touch is imminent, and when one falls to it, flurries of lovehearts are released to the atmosphere.
ELEVATION
Edited by Bridging of faces and edges.
Particle Flow used to generate LoveHearts.
TOUCH
The Alien Egg Hive, is a nexus of intrigue and wonder. Illuminated by the city’s glow, these mysterious orbs pulsate with ethereal energy, echoing the spirit of the community. Within their translucent shells, they birth Loveheart Flurries, delicate manifestations that captivate the souls of the beholders.
ANIMATION SEQUENCE
With a tingling magical sound in the background , there is an invite to touch. This triggers love and Lovehearts flurry to the sky.
The design is inspired by the graceful curves of the pitcher plant, it embodies both beauty and functionality, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in its organic allure.
ELEVATION
The design is achieved through the Cloth effect utilizing wind forces.
The Pitcher Pavillion is an open outdoor structure/installation that celebrates the results of biomimicry in architectural design.
