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Conceptual Sketches 001

Christy Woods Pavilion 002

Design-Build Studio 003

Sulphur Dell THE WHARF 004

Urban Farmer Alley House 005

Divine Lorraine 007

Mallory Health Clinic 006

Miscellaneous Projects 008

table of contents

conceptual sketches

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West Riverside Avenue

West University Avenue

Existing/ProposedSite

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Christy Woods Park

christy woods pavilion

WestCampus

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The Christy Woods Pavilion is a dynamic park structure that encompass-es a ‘jewel’ suspended inside the larger structure. The pavilion is situated next to an open space in the Christy Woods Park to assist medium- to large-groups but can be used by individuals too. The pavilion employs sus-tainability strategies by first utilizing the existing structure and secondly using manually-operated, side panels to create shade, allow natural venti-lation, and permit daylight. During colder months, the pavilion can be closed up. In addition, the roof consists of wooden slats to allow daylight but can self-shade. The pavilion is raised a foot off the ground and sus-pended by cables to give a sense of lightness.

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southwest view

overview

south viewnortheast view

design-build studio

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2x6 Wood Panel

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W8x10 Structural Steel Beam

6x4x3/8 Steel Beam Bracket

2” Insulated Glazing

2x6 Steel Curtain Wall Beam3x2x3/8 Steel

Curtain Wall Brackets

Steel U-Channel Post

1/8” Aluminum Expanding Rivet

3/8” Steel Bolts

Steel U-Channel Post

1/8” Aluminum Expanding Rivet

2x6 Wood Panel

2” Insulated Glazing

3/8” Steel Bolts

3x2x3/8 Steel

2” Insulated Glazing

Steel U-Channel Post

1/8” Aluminum Expanding Rivet

2x6 Wood Panel

3/8” Steel Bolts

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design-build lab exhibit hall

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first level floor plan

east elevation / cross-section

The program consists of a Ball State University design-build lab in downtown Muncie, Indiana. The essence of the project is to integrate the university with the local community. Based on prior precedents (i.e. - Auburn University’s Rural Studio), both students and community members are mutually benefitted from the energy and effort of locally based opportuni-ties. The main design principle is to ‘provoke curiosity’ within people to entice them inside the building for further interaction. The design principle will be achieved through a unique skin system inspired by the picket-fence-ef-fect, or resolution bias error. A series of wooden panels attached to the curtain wall are spaced in different sequences to allow ‘snapshots’ of the interior as one passes by. The building will appear as a solid mass from a distance and will become gradually more transparent the closer you get. Hypothetically, people will acquire a general understanding of the indoor activities but will seek a more thorough comprehension by walking indoors. In addition, the skin has informed openings based upon the program. The building contains rooms for a community meeting space, a student exhibition hall, and a design-build lab with a studio suspended above.

north elevation / cross-section

second level floor plan

suspended studioconference

room

office

office

usablerooftopspace

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W10x12 Structural Steel Column

W8x10 Structural Steel Beam

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sulphur dell - THE WHARF

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Sulpher Del l Stadium

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The Whar f a t Sulpher Del l

Tennessee State Museum

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Music Ci ty Farmer ’s Market

The Lawn at the Whar f

State/County Of f ices

The Boardwalk

The “Ar ts” Publ ic Display Area

Sul fur Del l P layground

Sulpher Del l Communi ty Center

Bal lpark Hote l

Stockyards Restaurant

Communi ty Works Center at the “ Ironworks”

Live/Work Communi ty

Market Plaza Center

Park ing Garage

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Music Ci ty Greenway

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THE WHARF at Sulphur dell is a pro-posed urban neighborhood district within Nashville, TN. The proposal was submitted for the Gerald d. Hines urban design competition. The main design principle was to create a triangular urban, form that em-bodied live, work and play. The design is anchored by the farmer’s market; followed the bicentennial mall; proposed baseball stadium; riverside boardwalk; and finally The Wharf. The proposal encom-passes urban density strategies of being able to live close to work and entertainment options.

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THE WHARF at Sulphur Del lConnect ion + Res i l iency + Hea l thy L iv ing

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Sulpher Del l Stadium

Bicentennia l Mal l

The Whar f a t Sulpher Del l

Tennessee State Museum

Tennessee State L ibrary

Music Ci ty Farmer ’s Market

The Lawn at the Whar f

State/County Of f ices

The Boardwalk

The “Ar ts” Publ ic Display Area

Sul fur Del l P layground

Sulpher Del l Communi ty Center

Bal lpark Hote l

Stockyards Restaurant

Communi ty Works Center at the “ Ironworks”

Live/Work Communi ty

Market Plaza Center

Park ing Garage

Bus-Rapid Transi t Stop

Music Ci ty Greenway

Cumberland River Greenway

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urban farmer alley houseThe quaint ‘urban farming’ dwelling is nestled in a 20’ x 75’ lot along a downtown, neighborhood alley. Urban densification has become a priority for economic, social and environmen-tal prosperity. The alley housing ad-ditions will create unique, fun com-munities within historical districts. The goal is to have people live close to work and social establishments with the means of travel being either walking or biking. The dwelling is e -ciently compact at 250 SF to pre-serve room to cultivate crops for per-sonal use. The west, exterior facade is a ‘living wall’ to grow various plants. O� the living wall is a sca�old system that extends into the yard. The building is fitted with solar panels and a rainwater storage tank.

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The Mallory Health Clinic will serve as a local, neighborhood clinic to cater to minor health and dental needs. The health clinic is a mix-use building with the �rst �oor being the health clinic and the second �oor serv-ing as a residential unit for traveling nurses, hygienists or in-residency doctors. In addi-tion, the clinic will connect with the surrounding community through the adja-cent hardscape and therapeutic garden. One of the main objectives was to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor with the large curtain wall to welcome community members. The health clinic utilized sustain-ability strategies including geothermal heat-ing, rainwater harvesting, energy harvesting, and natural ventilation. The yellow, structur-al members wrap over the curtain and onto the roof to support a �exible grid to attach PV panels, water catchment devices, shad-ing devices, vegetation, etc.

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Divine Lorraine

solarium

lightwell balconies

open + peel

subway systemaccess

Retail space

mainwalkway

secondarywalkway

Retail space

classrooms, activity room, day care

Community center

park space

lightwells

Basement

first level

second level

ninth level

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The Divine Lorraine Hotel is located in Philadelphia, PA and was designed by architect Willis G. Hale. The building originally functioned as apartments and would later become a hotel. The design is essentially split into two separate projects which includes the hotel renovation and an addition. The two main principles applied to the design encompasses community and growth. The old hotel will be transformed into a dormitory for children who need assistance. The basement will be a community library that is interconnected to the first floor lobby; floors 2-8 will be dormitory rooms; floor 9 will be a cafeteria/assembly hall; and floor 10 will be a solarium. The building addition was pushed below ground to preserve ground level park space; the main and secondary walkways provide easy accessibility; and large lightwells were utilized to allow daylight to penetrate below ground. The building addition’s program consists of a community center, classrooms, activity center, day care, and retail space. In addition, the underground structure is accessible through the subway system.

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second level underground5 100 20 40

first level underground5 100 20 40

Site Plan

community + Growth

miscellaneous projects

IMAGES RIGHT: The accent garden feature was creat-ed by refurbishing an antique door. The existing paint was carefully preserved to retain the distressed look and had a fresh coat of sealer applied. In addition, a planter box was attached to the front and was paint-ed/sanded to match the distressed look of the door. The stacked planter in the image was created to add an artistic piece to a garden. The galvanized buckets were stacked up on top of each other and were held in place by a steel rod running through the middle. The bottom bucket has two metal strips running perpen-dicular to each other with holes to secure the rod.

IMAGE LEFT & BELOW: The fence was installed adjacent to a back patio to add privacy. The hori-zontal members follow a pattern and were spaced evenly in one-inch increments. The precise spac-ing allows 1x6 boards to slide-in and act as shelves. The shelves can hold �owers, herbs, artistic pieces, etc. The fence essentially acts as a living wall as well.

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IMAGES LEFT: The doll house was made for my mother to e�ectively communicate with children about potential household problems. The doll house came in a kit with each piece separated, including the shingles, and not painted. I had to delicately paint each piece prior to assembly then glue each piece together. The doll house illustrates my craftsmanship and eye-for-detail.

IMAGE LEFT & BELOW: The fence was installed adjacent to a back patio to add privacy. The hori-zontal members follow a pattern and were spaced evenly in one-inch increments. The precise spac-ing allows 1x6 boards to slide-in and act as shelves. The shelves can hold �owers, herbs, artistic pieces, etc. The fence essentially acts as a living wall as well.

IMAGE BELOW: The table and chairs were fabricated with reclaimed wood. The chairs were handcrafted from recycled 2x4’s after replacing a wooden deck. The table was created with refurbished pallets that were stacked on top of each other to provide adequate height.