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table of contents PORTFOLIO

CYCLE STATION carolina bicycle institute

LD

chapter 1

THE BRIDGES RESIDENCE a california dwelling

chapter 2

chapter 4

AWAKENING harry’s coffee express

chapter 3

REBUILDING HOPE emergency shelters

chapter 5

CITY VIEW LOFTS clemson residence hall

introduction

STATEMENT OF INTENT

7-13

16-22

25-31

34-40

43-49

chapter 6

CITY SCAPES architectural sketches

52-53

RESUME

3-4

1-2

In the city I was raised, Santa Ana, California, old sepia-toned photographs of the early nineteen-hundreds and twenties validate the architectural history of the city. The landscape of the city has changed dramatically, with long avenues of asphalt covering what was once dusty soil, and parades of horse-drawn carriages replaced by angry rows of traffic and street vendors keeping up with the lunchtime rush. Despite these inevitable transformations, the architecture remains; exist-ing as living museums, encapsulating history, exposing the cultural and historical aspects of the time it was created as well as revealing the unique identity and dynamic diversity of the people of Santa Ana. For years, these buildings entranced me with their stunning elegance and individuality that was rarely seen. The iconic Santora Building, a swirling cascade of florid carved stone embedded with the delicate faces of smiling cherubs, had a soul; it was as expressive as the paintings of the artist studios within.

In this strip mall, tract-housing and McMansion era, a time when historical buildings are more endangered than ever, the architecture of downtown Santa Ana held a unique charm and individuality that allows it to become so treasured. The splendor of this architecture was first revealed to me when I took an art class in the Spurgeon building, a striking edifice embedded with a turn-of-the-century clock tower, and looked out the onto the avenues of brick and art deco storefronts, I pieced together how the architecture of the town was art in its own right, a canvas of history. Historic buildings like these inspired me to study architecture, and this portfolio is a represen-tation of my passion for architecture that I have acquired through study, research and designing, and my work is created through the defined experiences which ultimately form the vocabulary, or lexis, of the ultimate narrative of my architectural pieces, revealing and uncovering how architecture can speak to the viewer as each space is discovered.

STATEMENT OF INTENT: reveal

chapter

1

bridges

resid

ence

DEFINITION/BRIDGES RESIDENCE

PROJECTBRIDGES RESIDENCE

The concept of the Bridges Residence began as a vision of a new California Dwelling which would engage the site and gracefully respond to its context, creating a journey through the thoughtful transition between the southern California coast. The concept was inspired by the fictional client, my former high school art teacher, an artist who wished for an inspirational and elegant residence.

DEFINITION

P. 7

CLASS

ARCH 115

PROGRAM

SINGLE FAMILY HOME

SITE

LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA

PROFESSOR

ROSE ANNE KINGS

From the home's breezeway, which frames the view of the Pacific Ocean, to panoramic windows which invite sunlight into the interior spaces, The Bridges Residence is an architec-tural design that serves as a journey through the natural beauty of the California coastline.

P. 10

DISCOVER/BRIDGES RESIDENCE

With further development in the design process, the project began to transform into a "Gallery of the Ocean", blurring the focus of architecture as enclosing space and instead encapsulating its natural surroundings by showcasing the dramatic Pacific Ocean views at its site.

West Elevation

North Elevation

South Elevation

East Elevation

DISCOVER

P. 9

P. 9

First Floor

Second Floor

Basement

First Floor

Second Floor

Basement First Floor

Second Floor

Basement

As indicated by its sections and floor plans, the residence connects to a narrative of architec-ture as a series of transformative spaces which respond to function and context, the residence serves as a journey which allows the viewer to cross a series of bridges which connect the pri-mary interior spaces and create fluid transitions within the home.

P. 10

DESIGN/BRIDGES RESIDENCE

With further development in the design process, the project began to transform into a "Gallery of the Ocean", blurring the focus of architecture as enclosing space and instead encapsulating its natural surroundings by showcasing the dramatic Pacific Ocean views at its site.

P. 11

P. 11

The home utilizes extensive windows, balconies and patios to interweave its interior space with the landscape around it, which enables the home to live harmoniously with its environment. Ultimately, the house highlights the importance of protecting and preserving the natural splendor of California.

DESIGN

P. 13

chapter

2

cycle st

atio

n

An institute which promotes the cycling life-style by providing a large-scale bike share network, education space for the craft of bicycle framing and repair as well as a hostel for students and visitors of the Caro-lina Bicycle Institute, ultimately working to protect the environment and create a bet-ter quality of life for the residents of Clem-son and the students of Clemson University.

PROJECTcyc l e stat io n

DEFINITION

P. 16

CLASS

ARCH 351

PROGRAM

33,000 SQ FT, BICYCLE INSTITUTION

SITE

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA

PROFESSOR

ROB SILANCE

DEFINITION/CYCLE STATION

DEFINITION

P. 16 P. 17

I utilized my knowledge of programmatic composition I gained during past projects in order to efficiently organize a larger program and create a strong iden-tity for the bicycle institute, incorporating a geomet-ric aesthetic which serves as a transition between my prior architectural designs, such as the Bridges Residence, a project which provided a greater un-derstanding of the abstraction of form through expe-riential pathways, concepts which are embedded into the design viewpoint conveyed throughout my work.

DESIGN

LOCATION

DISCOVER/CYCLE STATION DISCOVER/CYCLE STATION

EXISTING

PROPOSED FOOTPRINT

To propel downtown Clemson into the future, the Carolina Bicycle Institute is composed of three distinct parts, each serving a unique pur-pose. The "core" or central space is defined by its triangulated curtain wall and serves as the primary space for the Institute, housing the bike share system, bicycle storage and the educa-tional spaces, which holds classes concentrating upon designing, creating and repairing bicycles, with a welding area to provide a hands-on ap-proach to learning the craft. Lastly, a hostel is located in the northwest wing of the building, providing housing for students, guest lecturers and traveling cyclists at the Carolina Bicycle Institute.

DISCOVER

P. 18

The physical model created for the project expressed the structural form of the cycle station and articulated the details of the building.

The Carolina Bicycle institute was drawn from the inspiration of my analog project of the 18th century artist, Giovanni Battista Piranesi, a master of the medium of etching, after examining the site and its existing context and creating a building footprint, the structure developed into a testa-ment to the bicycling lifestyle.

P. 19

DISCOVER/CYCLE STATION DELIVER/CYCLE STATION P. 20

COPENHAGEN: citybike 1995

PARIS: velib

BARCELONA: bicing

2007

2007

MILAN: bikemi 2008

MINNESOTA: nice ride

DENVER: b-cycle 2010

WASHINGTON, d.c.: capital bikeshare 2010

BOSTON: new

balance hubway

2010

2011

CLEMSON: cycle station 2012

A series of curtain walls define the front and back elevations of the Cycle Station, allowing for natural light to enter the core spaces. For the Cycle Station, research was conducted of to study past examples of successful domestic and international bicycle share programs and institutes.

P. 22

Level 1 Level 2

Level 3 Level 4

chapter

3

rebu

ilding hope

DEFINITION/REBUILDING HOPE

PROJECTREBUILDING HOPE

P. 25

CLASS

ARCH 215

PROGRAM

EMERGENCY SHELTERS FOR DISPLACED CHILDREN

SITE

SAMOA

PROFESSOR

ROSE ANNE KINGS

P. 25

Every child needs a place to feel secure and comfortable, especially in the brutal aftermath of a natural disaster. Rebuilding HOPE is an answer to shelter the approximately 2,000 children who have been displaced by the Samoan tsunami of 2009.

DEFINITION

P. 26

DISCOVER/REBUILDING HOPE

Rebuilding Hope is a design for an individual child’s temporary emergency shelter that can be mass-produced and delivered throughout the tsunami affected areas of Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga. These units, called “Cubilofts”, pro-vide the child a deck that functions as a draw-bridge style door as well as inte-grate an indoor/outdoor space and a functional roof that can be set to either provide a loft as well as storage space or keep rain out of the structure. This aesthetically pleasing design is a playful space that will give displaced children the optimism to look toward a bright future.

DISCOVER

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By arranging the cubilofts in an open courtyard configuration, the children have a central space that allows them to social-ize and play games; enabling them to heal through social interaction.

P. 28

The open space within the pallets allow air to flow through the structure, which provides comfort in the hot and humid climate of Samoa. A tarp can be used over the structure to keep out rain.

DESIGN

DESIGN/REBUILDING HOPE

The temporary structures are constructed with economical yet durable materials such as recycled pallets and recycled shipping rope.

P. 29

MATERIALS AND DIRECTIONS

The nation of Samoa comes into contact with cargo ships frequently due to trade, which permits both Samoa and other participating countries giving aid to eas-ily depoly pre-fabricated roof trusses and whole pallets on cargo ships for Samoan children to receive. Pallets are a recyclable, durable and affordable material that can be used to create structures that will protect the children as well as provide a place to sleep, learn and play.

P. 29 P. 31

chapter

4

awake

ning

DEFINITION/AWAKENING

With an objective to design a coffee house which rede-fines the image of a drive-through/walk up cafe, evoking the movement of the enticing aroma of coffee wafting and undulating in form, playing to all of the senses, Harry's Coffee Express in Anderson, SC is a structure in which the viewer experiences a sense of renewal within.

PROJECTa w a k e n i n g

DEFINITION

P. 34

CLASS

ARCH 351

PROGRAM

WALK-UP AND DRIVE-THROUGH COFFEE EXPRESS

SITE

ANDERSON, SOUTH CAROLINA

PROFESSOR

ROBERT HOGAN

P. 35

DISCOVER/AWAKENING

The design development began with the goal of creating a recog-nizable logo building which would incite a unique state of mind within customers, creating an experience which extends beyond the average purchasing a daily cup of coffee.

The private spaces are clearly defined, with the office space and restroom situated adjacent from the kitchen in order to create a more spacious and functional work space. The seating area adjacent to the express provides shade, views to the veg-etation which lie in close proximity to the site, and landscaping consisting of evergreen trees generates a buffer to prevent the travel of sound from the bustling shopping center from entering the seating area. Entering from the main road, curves around building and provides ample space for cars during early morn-ing rushes, the site includes vegetation to distinguish itself from the sea of asphalt which surrounds the site.

DISCOVER

P. 36

ROADS

VEGETATION

CONTEXT

EAST ELEVATION 1/8”=1’0”SOUTH ELEVATION 1/8”=1’0”

WEST ELEVATION 1/8”=1’0”NORTH ELEVATION 1/8”=1’0”

"Awakening" continues with my design viewpoint of transitions and passages through architecture through its abstraction of the form of steam rising from a freshly brewed cup of cof-fee, banding to create a characteristic form ultimately leading the customers to experience an inviting and calming environment.

P. 37

DESIGN/AWAKENING DESIGN/AWAKENING

The building interacts with the plaza as a whole yet distinguishes tself from the bustling stores surrounding the coffee express, creating a unique experience in which visitors can transition from a purely commercial atmo-sphere to a more relaxed experience within the coffee express.

DESIGN

P. 38

P. 38

Efficiency for both employees and customers is emphasized within the design and spatial composition: drive through and walk-up access for vehicles and pedestrians are located on the same axis, creating a defined customer service area, as shown in the elevations of the structure.

P. 40

FLOOR PLAN IN SITE 1/8”=1’0”

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7

chapter

5

CITY WALK

loft

s

DEFINITION/LOFTS

PROJECTcity walk loftsP. 43

CLASS

ARCH 351

PROGRAM

UPPERCLASSMEN RESIDENCE HALL

SITE

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA

PROFESSOR

ROBERT HOGAN

City Walk Clemson redefines the upperclassmen space, enhancing the learn-ing experience at Clemson University by creating communities in which students can interact, study and learn within the campus’ core, an urban environment with access to retail, dining and residential buildings. The lofts interrelate with the sidewalk as well as relate to views of two of Clemson’s most iconic land-marks, Tillman Hall and Memorial Stadium.

DEFINITION

P. 44

DISCOVER/LOFTS P. 45

UNIT LAYOUT1/4"=1'0"

The City Walk Lofts, an upperclassmenresidence hall, was inspired by theconcept of the urban experience within a rural campus, aooreciating tradition as well as embracing the future. The axes of the residence hall were based upon the locations of two of the most important landmarks on campus: Tillman Hall and Memorial Stadium, and the lofts create a visual connection to these landmarks through the views that can be experienced within the spacious living room and kitchen located ineach suite.

UNIT LAYoUT

DISCOVER

P. 46

TRANSVERSE SECTION LONGITUDINAL SECTION1/16”=1’0” 1/16”=1’0”

LevelS 2-4

Level 1

2

3

4

5

6

FLOOR PLANS1/16”=1’0”

DESIGN/LOFTS P. 47

P. 49

1

2

3

PROGRAM - LEVEL 1

PROGRAM - LEVELS 2-4

EGRESS

ACTIVITY + ACCESS

Precedents

MOST ACTIVITY

LEAST ACTIVITY

Large windows articulate each loft, creating a defined pattern on the exterior of theresidence hall marked by the contrast of building forms which rest firmly upon the ground while connecting halls of curtain wallsare juxtaposed against the main building forms,defining the functions within the building through structure and materiality.

DESIGN

chapter

6

sketches

+ Dra

wings

CITY SCAPES P. 52

CLASS

VARIOUS

PROGRAM

SKETCHES OF HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE, ORIGINAL ARTWORK

SITE

VARIOUS

PROFESSOR

VARIOUS

sketches + drawings

Fragmented, 2012Graphite on PaperArt 151

P. 52 P. 53

Sacred Heart Community Center, Augusta, GA

P. 54

Rhythm, 2012Graphite on PaperArt 151

Ascend, 2012Prismacolor PencilArt 151

P. 54 P. 55