PORTFOLIO Tony GAO Fall 2015 102A | Erin Kasimow
Part I
Defining Schindler
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Junction Hierarchy Part II Redefining Boudaries
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Directionality Excavation Misdirection Part III Reconstructing Schinder
Spiral: MAK Center Renovation
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Elevation West
Paraline Northeast
Elevation North
Paraline Southwest
Shadow Roof Plan
SCHINDLER’S HOUSE The focus on this year’s program is the Schindler’s house, an innovative piece of architecture
Elevation East
that resides near the heart of Los Angeles. It is a symbol of modernism, as well as the influence of the international style, as it borrows from Japanese architecture.
Elevation South
Plan @ 4’-0”
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PART I
DEFINING SCHINDER
model 1a
In this Project, students are given the task to examine two partic-
What constitutes Schindler’s house? In an attempt
ular elements of the schinder house. By analyzing that element throughly, students must develope a model and analytical drawing to illustrate each chosen concept.
JUNCTION
to find the driving force behind the composition of schindler’s house, I came to understand that perhaps the junction produced by the intersection of spaces is the key stone I have been looking for.
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Analytical Plan a
Analytical Section a
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By playing with scale and density of planes, I am able to create a 3D graph that visualizes the areas of most intersections within the house. Each branch is true to the house
Model 1a Plan @ 4’-0�
as it is based off of actual dimensions of Schindler. Redefining the junction areas with increased planer relation imitates more circulation creating an interesting sculpture that promotes ample of movement.
Section A-A
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model 1b
Hierarchy
model Hierarchy Another 1b unique feature to schindler’s house is how well it incorporates site. Site is vital to his de-
Another unique to schindler’s is sign, as the housefeature seemlessly evaporateshouse into the Analytical Plan b
how well it incorporates site. Site is vital to his delandscape. sign, as the house seems to evaporate into the landscape.
Analytical Section b
For this gradual transition to happen, there is a connection between the function of spaces. This idea incouraged me to identitfy and sort hierarchical programs on schindler’s house and site.
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Model 1b Plan @ 4’-0”
Section A-A
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PART II REDEFINING BOUNDARIES
analysis
DIRECTIONALITY
The second major project of the term revolves around analyzing
This set of analytical elevation examinings direc-
Schindler’s House in elevation and paraline. My thesis is exploring
tionality of openings. Points of intersection on el-
threshholds and boundaries between interior and exterior.
evation captures flow in the Schindler House by leading the eyes of viewers and conveying depth.
Analysis East
Analysis West
Analysis North
Analysis South
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Excavation Analysis Southwest
Excavation Analysis Northeast
model 2a
ESCAVATION
Previous analysis on directionality guided me to extract the underlying core circulatory path in Schindler’s House. I did so by examining the relationships between openings.
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model 2b
MISDIRECTION
For me, the final phase of this project is about exploring the boundaries of walls and openings. By erasing definitive threshholds, for example doors, and replacing them with a free flowing rib system, a new form is generated based on imatating the circulatory aspects of Schinder.
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Model 2b Plan @ 4’-0”
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Model 2b Paraline Northeast
Section A-A
Section B-B
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PART III RECONSTRUCTING SCHINDER
model final
SPIRAL
The Final project of the semester is to create a permanent pavallion
Combining intersectional nodes and dissolvable
for the MAK Center. Amalgamating ideas from my previous works,
thresholds, MAK Center is redesigned as a pub-
I created a model highlighting circulation.
lic pavillion for performances: formally alternating between areas of enclosure and exposure.
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Plan @ 30’-0”
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Section A-A
Section B-B
Paraline Northeast
Section C-C
Plan @ 4’-0”
Section D-D
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