Location: Pershing Square, Los Angeles , California, US
Program: Public Library
A survey conducted by the American Psychological Association reveals that the population of LA experiences stress levels that exceed healthy standards. Therefore, this project aims to provide a non-traditional spatial experience where the community can have fun, explore, learn, and regenerate.
Envelope and Facade Three Chapels and Floors
Design Strategy:
Given the project prompt called the “unLibrary”, the Chapel of Element focus on exploring spatial quality that oppose to the constrains of a traditional library. Community can come to the Chapel of Elements to unwind and regenerate their energy beside learning. In addtion, this project is an exploration betwen the form and function of architecture.
The Chapel of Elements is a transparent box that contains the four basic elements of nature: wind, light, earth and water which represent the balance in nature. Each element is embedded into a chapels according to the light quality and and air circulation in the building.
Indoorwaterfeature
Meditationcenter
Chapel of Water
The Water Chapel is placed in the center of the building in between the Wind and Light chapels. By integrating mulitple environmental factors such as sun beams, wind breeze, and water movement; the library provide a holistic and harmonous atmosphere.
Moreover, when incorporating synthetic waterfall with windflow, it allows the building temperature to drop due to the moisture in air and the process of evaporation. In addition, the use of sunlight helps illuminate and put emphasis on the water movement.
AAT Acrylic Panels
Meditation Center
Botanical garden
Water pipe
Artificial waterfall for passive cooling strategy
Plumbing System and HVAC
MainLobby
By working in harmony with the natural forces around it, this space has the potential to be a sustainable and restorative oasis in an urban environment.
Undergroundlevel Lectureroom
Chapel of Light and Earth
By using geometry such as the truncated cone and cyclinder, it allows the light chapel to filter and receive the most diffuse light from the top. The light chapels will be the place the hold art exhibition and gallery. Besides functionality and aesthetic. The Earth chapels is created for community to read their book in this library and learn about plant in real time.
Coffee shops and lounge spaces
Roof Garden
The Cactus Garden
Art Gallery
Ground level
Public hygiene station
The Palm Tree Garden
Fourth Floor
1. Dance room
2. Mehcanical room
3. Open study space
4. Sitting area
5. Art gallery
6. Department of Art, Music, and Literature
Thrid Floor
1. Common study area
2. Mechanical room
3. Palm Garden
4. Sitting area
5. Computer lab
6. Children’s Literature
Second Floor
1. Mechanical Room
2. Reading Space
3. Open study space
4. Sitting area
5. Department of Science, Technology
6. Green House (hydronic garden)
7. Cactus Garden
Community Spaces
Besides functionality and aesthetic, chapel of element is an experiment in exploring spatial design that influence human’s behavior. Thinking about factor such as light quality, air circulation, the building is designed to enhance sensory experience. Unlike conventional libraries where books are stacked and silence is enforced, the Chapel of Elements is a departure from this norm. Here, visitors are encouraged to express themselves, explore the space, and connect with others in a more interactive and engaging environment.
2. Coffee shop3. Open study space4. Sitting area5. Department of History
1. Book store
Chapels
Are you guys here? I’m at the Wind Arch
Oh man I would not survive the LA summer without this cooling system
Isn’t that cool buddy!?
waterfall from the roof
Dang...the wind from this arch feels great
1. Theater / Lecture Room
2. Common Space
3. Open study space 4. Sitting area
5. Aquarium
6. Green House (hydronic garden) 7. Cactus Garden 8. Palm Garden
Computer Lab
Metro Entrance
Wind Chapel
Chapel
Integrated Wall Section
Wind and Sun Angle analysis
The Chapel of Wind is driven by the characteristic of the existing metro entrance. Since this space have the most movement and interchange among locations, air circulation, and conversation. The building also want to continue this sense of movement by having a set of experiencial stair that connecting the ground to the third stories of the building. Moreover, the stair is covered with a wind-facade that is expose to the extrior and allow wind to continue its flow into the building.
Synthetic waterfall with public study space
Ground floor earth chapel looking at underground and upper level
Location: MacArthur park, Los Angeles, California, US.
Program: Mix-used high-rise residential
The project explores the characteristic of an ellipsoid, which enables sounds to be projected and echoed easily. By utilizing this geometry, “Round Sound” investigates in composing a piece of music that celebrates and emphasizes the mundane sounds and underrepresented voices within the community In MacArthur Park, Los Angeles.
Metro Station
Public Parks
Community Hub
Vertical Circulation
Commercial Spaces
OutdoorPatio/ Outdoorppol
“Round Sound” is a rethinking urban and mix-used housing with integrated formal design. It is an experiment of carving and nesting to introduce gaps that bring light and ventilation into high rise building. Carved out area would serve as outdoor spaces for the pubic. Creating cavity along the building allows light to be introduces into the interior spaces through different direction.Therefore, it is important to have a place in LA where people can regenerate their lifestyle and routines.
Outdoor Patio
Metro Station Entrance Retail entrance Library/ Bookstore
The ellipsoid geometry are community space that interweaving into the residential area of the mixused building. This approach enables individuals to enjoy a blend of mundane sounds and speculative conversations, fostering a sense of community and social interaction within the building.
Art and Architecture are co-exist element, two separated blocks are blended together with a common courtyard. This share space is for students to exchange, recharge, and connect, as well as, reminding students that art and architecture has the same goals which is reflecting nature and surrounding.
Ventilation Diagram
Zinc Panel Metal roof
user a dynamic walking and viewing transition. After entering the building from ground level, user can choose either hanging out at the courtyard, or take the stair up to the outdoor plaza to enjoy theview of downtown Oakland. This transition in elevation also promote ventilation path for the building. This notion allows indoor and outdoor air exchange.
01. Lobby
02. Cafeteria/ kitchen
03. Exhibition hall
04. Outdoaor area
05. Administration
06. Faculty offices
07. Restroom
08. Classes
09. Auditorium
10. Architecture studio
11. Ceramic studio
12. Sculptures studio
13. Art digital studio
14. Painting studio
15. Class room
16. Art gallery
17. Architecture gallery
18. Library
19. Courtyard
20. Bookstore
21. Resource center
Review room
Review is a public and private activity. As a result, the transparent wall and stair case invite people from the outside to interact and participate the review indirectly.
Spacial Organization
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Foraging Delight
Tools: Rhino, CNC Machine, 3D Print
Material: MDF Board, PLA fillament
Program: Cal Poly CAED Furniture
Competition & Exhibition
Cabinet Full of Tools: A Manifesto for Reconnecting with Food Through Foraging
This project is a manifesto to reconnect humanity with the vital act of food cultivation. Monoculture farming and the prevalence of processed foods have significantly altered our lifestyles and health, leading to environmental degradation and numerous health issues. This project advocates for foraging to restore a balanced relationship with our food sources. Foraging can also reduce human reliance on industrial agriculture, and enhances individual well-being through a deeper connection to the earth.
Tube holder
Holders are for propating station. This could be used to hold spice when prepping.
Mezzaluna
Herb chopper are used to process big pile of herbs. Haft moon shape with handles makes allow a rocking movement to cut herb.
Mushroom Knife
Forager can pick mushroom with this knife. The curved shape of the blade makes it easy to get to the mushroom stem.
Prepping bowl
The bowl is designed to have multiple curvature for different purposes. Bowl can be use to prepare salad with harvested lettuce.
Mortar and Pestle
Forager can pair masher and bowl to grind harvested plant to produce medicine, spices, and natural dye.
Berries picking tool
Can be used to harvest cranberries, lingonberries, blackberries, and currants.
Location: Cal Poly Building 5, “Legacies Courtyard, San Luis Obispo, California.
Team members:
Hayley Kim Jared Lemon Vi Xuong Bertille Istasse Clothilde Roux
Design Strategy:
Positioned within the courtyard of Architecture Building , Solar Bench harnesses solar power and provide a shelter for student to gather, have lunch, and study.The perforated roof design filters direct sunlight, offering a comfortable environment for reading, studying, or doing homework while seated on the bench.
Contribution:
Assist with construction: installed roof purlins and scaffolding. Produced shop-drawing and roof design. Prepare drawing files for water-jet process.
Photo of solar bench
Sunpower E20 435w Solar Panel
22 Gauge galvanized sheet metal
22 Gauge galvanized perforated sheet metal West side gutter
“B”= Existing bracket
Eave Flashing
PV Panel Mounting Strip
5/8 inch Plywood or Planking
2x3 Wood Purlins
2x3 Wood Blocking
8 ft height
Concrete Wall
Angle Steel
2”x 2” x 1/8”
Grounding Rod
Gutter
22 Gauge Folded
Galvanized Sheet Metal
PV Equipment Cabinet
Solar Bench Roof Hood & Gutter 22 gauge sheet metal (= 1/32” (.028”)
West-side Shading
Connecting Piece
Isometric View
Solar Bench Roof Hood & Gutter
Long Gutter
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Erase the Epsitemic Rift
The project aims to explore alternative architectural solutions to reduce carbon emissions associated with the transportation of daily essentials and waste formation due to shopping packages. By localizing resources to urban neighborhoods where personal green spaces are often limited, the project seeks to create an environment that allows self-sufficient food forests to grow and offer essential provisions. Additionally, the project investigated the possibility of creating a habitat that enables endangered species, affected by urbanization, to coexist with humans
Similar to the natural cycle, the design phase of the Hawthorne food forest will go through three primary stages: decay, eco-transmutation, and rebirth.
HAWTHORNE MALL
Mall
PHASE 3 | REBIRTH
Digest-bot breaks down the waste material and extract soil and organic matter
Layers in food forest: Fungi
Grasses
Herbs and Vegetables
Shrubs
Understory trees
Perennial vines
Canopy trees
Builder-bot transfers concrete waste to Digest-bot
PHASE II: ECO TRANSMUTATION
Digest-bot breaks down the waste material and extract soil and organic matter
Fungi, vegetables, herbs, berry bushes, shrubs
Perennial vines (bean, climbers, grapes)
Ground cover (lavender, mint, strawberry)
Ceiling Bats are natural mosquitoes, role
Ceiling cavities can provide an ideal habitat for bats. are important for the ecosystem because they natural pest controllers, feeding on insects such as mosquitoes, moths, and beetles. They also play a crucial in pollination and seed dispersal.
Utilize vertical surfaces for growing mushroom.
Waste management and compost processing facilities
: Angela Bracco
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Sketches and Photography
Advanced study of drawing techniques Using freehand and mechanical drawing methods to explore perspective drawing, shade and tone, color theory and composition. Further apply to future rendering.
Abstract Structure
Using 2 points perspective to illustrate an abstract and futuristic architecture on top of an existing building Pen and Watercolor on Paper. 18”x24”
Advisor : Iro Ciesiolkiewicz
Future city
Utilizing personal theory of the five skin layers based on “The Five Skins of Man” by Friedensreich Hundertwasser.I propose a sustainable approach to urban planning and architecture. Specifically, I hypothesize that incorporating vertical gardens into commercial spaces can effectively reduce carbon footprint. Furthermore, utilizing renewable energy sources to power public transportation can further enhance the sustainability of our cities.
Sun
shading system
A combination of regulating lines, section, elevation views. Using the color purple to illustrate the shady area, and Siena brown for highly lighted area.
Sun shading system
A combination of regulating lines, section, elevation views. Using the color purple to illustrate the shady area, and Siena brown for highly lighted area.
Composition study / 35mm film
Location: La Laguna, Mexico City. 08 35mm Photography
