SPRING 2007

FALL 2006

SUMMER 2006

SPRING 2006

Green BuildCentral-City, New Orleans, LA

A Studio in the WoodsAlgiers, New Orleans, LA

Housing PlatformLafitte Corridor, New Orleans, LA

Community Center9th Ward, New Orleans, LA

PORTFOLIO

FEBUARY 2009

2008 - 2009

Kuwait UniversityShidadiya, Kuwait

Function IslandUnited Arab Emirates, Dubai

TULANE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTUREM. ACRH. I | CLASS OF 2007

2007 - 2008

WINTER 2008

465 North Park DriveStreeterville, Chicago, IL

BMW Sales & Event CenterGold Coast, Chicago, IL

D A V I DS I E G E L

1 2

Kuw

ait

Uni

vers

ity

Febu

ary

2009

| Sh

idad

iyah

, Kuw

ait

The University Library, located directly across the quadrangle from the Central Admin Building, is one of the main facilities in the new proposed Kuwait University Administration Facilities Complex. The Library has been designed to create an envi-ronment conducive to learning, comfort and communication. The central courtyard is directly connected to the main landscape, creating an open and inviting point of access to the library. The courtyard is shaded with a trellis which allows for dappled light. Glass exteriors and natural light are abundant near reading areas and offices. Archival materials and library stacks are positioned behind stone walls protect-ing the sensitive material. The library building strikes a delicate balance between inviting and secure spaces to service the needs of both patrons and the archives.

Angular Facades

Courtyard / Ventilation

Thermal Mass / Views

Expansive Roof / Shading

Photovoltaics

Green Spaces

The use of passive systems and sustain-able strategies form the guiding princi-ples of the design. Energy performance manifests itself through a modern vi-sion of proven vernacular responses to an intense climate. The building guards itself and the lower public realm from intense high angled sun through respon-sive angled facades reducing solar gains by over 20% in concert with an expan-sive roof system, which by being perme-able dually allows for controlled daylight penetration and buoyancy driven heat to escape. To further take advantage of the climate, solar energy is harnessed through a photovoltaic system which will generate approximately 4560 MWh of electricity or equivalent to over 40,000 m² of efficient office program.

EAST WING SECTION

WEST WING SECTION

LibraryConference Center

Cultural Center

Administration

SUSTIANABLE DESIGN CONCEPTS

3 4

Fun

ctio

n Is

land

2008

- 2

009

| Dub

ai, U

nite

d A

rab

Emir

ates

At the base of the tallest building in the world, the Burj Dubai located in the United Arab Emirates is Function Island; a series of canopies that are designed to incorporate a kitchen, dining and children’s play areas. The roof is clad with rectangular stainless steel panels that transitions to a faceted panel system on the ceiling. The details to the left illustrate how the stainless steel triangulated panels are hung and attached to the main structure. The canopies’ sleek design and impressive cantilevers juxta-posed with the 818 meter tower soaring above generates an unparalleled vision and awe-inspiring experience for its patrons

5 6

465

Nor

th P

ark

Dri

ve20

07 -

200

8 | S

tree

terv

ille,

Chi

cago

NORTH-WEST PODIUM NORTH PODIUM

CURTAIN WALL DETAIL

465 North Park Drive is the newest residential high-rise addition to the flourishing Chicago Streeterville neigh-borhood. Undergoing a transformation from an industrial wasteland to a thriving residential district, a well thought out master plan is crucial. The tower’s exterior is clad with an aluminum and glass unitized curtain wall system, creating a light and airy, sleek aesthetic.

UPPER CANOPY DETAIL

NORTH-EAST PODIUM SOUTH-WEST TOWER

UPPER CANOPY NIGHT SHOT

At the top of the podium there is a rooftop pool deck with a fully landscaped green roof. The goal is to achieve LEED silver certification. The footprint of the tower is set back on the west side to provide an open green space with the ex-isting park across the street. Striving to be environmentally responsible and architecturally alluring, the project will elec-trify the character of the Streeterville neighborhood.

ORIGINAL SCHEMATIC SKETCH

The competitive world of the automotive industry is driving manufacturing companies to implement new strategies to market their products, from elaborate events to spectacular showrooms. While Formula One racing has been a staple to showcase the industry’s products, architecture has become a signifi-cant proponent of generating an alluring brand image.

The design is comprised of a series of three ascending volumes that house the prominent showroom and a sales area. The main façade parallels the site’s unique obtuse angled corner condition, luring visitors towards the entrance. The glass is also tilted forward, improving the views and preventing glare and reflec-tions. The combination of these angles sets up a dynamic effect that emphasizes a sense of movement. The almost transparent glass façade consists of a planar glazing system, with loads transferred through spider fittings that attach to scissor-shaped steel arms that connect to leaning tubular steel columns. The front wall exhibits a compelling aesthetic that is cohesive with the technologically advanced automo-biles that are showcased. The design is ultimately driven by the building’s function—sales of high perfor-mance, technologically advanced, quality vehicles.

7 8

BM

W S

ales

& E

vent

Cen

ter

Win

ter

2008

| D

esig

n V

isua

lizat

ion

Pipe

line

SCB’s Design Visualization Pipelineis a 3ds Max training course tought by Peter Rybicki, an Autodesk certified instructor.

The class focused on the develop-ment and application of digital skills in the fields of design and architecture including methods such as:

• 3D modeling (suface & solid)

• mapping and materials

• V-ray cameras

• V-ray lighting

• entourage

• post-rendering techniques

PLAN

The studio’s strongest emphasis is on eco-friendly approaches and how those specific conditions impact our larger environment over time. This research will develop an appropriate climatic and cultural prototype, one that could be produced and developed by the prefabrication industry for New Orleans.

Green Features • butterfly roof channels rain water into a water collection cistern • GreenBean spray foam insulation • photo-voltaic panels on the roof • light shelves on the south façade • cross-ventilation • ductless HVAC • natural lighting

9 10

Gre

en B

uild

Spr

ing

2007

| C

entr

al C

ity, N

ew O

rlea

ns t

ulan

egre

enbu

ild.c

om

June 21 - Noon May 21 / July 21 - Noon April 21 / August 21 - Noon March 21 / September 21 - Noon February 21 / October 21 - Noon

85°

85°

82°

82°

74°

74°

63°

63°

50°

50°

South Facade Shading Diagram

Tulane Green Build was a two-semester design-build project under the supervision of Professor Coleman Coker. The fall semester began with an intensive research period. Research was conducted in the areas of modular construction and prefabrication processes, with an emphasis on eco-friendly building materials and methods. Findings were collected and compiled with each building component rated according to price, transportability, ease of construction and eco-friendly qualities.

Working as individuals, in small groups and as an entire studio team, we spent weeks designing an affordable, eco-friendly modular 1200 square foot home. The three bedroom, two bath, living/kitchen/dining program required us to maximize every square inch of space. Considering the homes modularity the program was divided into three modules to be prefabricated in a warehouse space and shipped to the site. The three modules arranged on a long and narrow lot give careful consideration to solar orienta-tion, privacy, and the scale and character of the surrounding neighborhood. The design is a result of green building techniques and modularity that can adapted to different sites with ease and at affordable rate.

The house was fabricated in the controlled environment of a warehouse space to reduce construction fatigue, improve the level of construction detail, save fabrication time and reduce materials waste, all going to make the home more

MAIN FLOOR PLAN

The Stewards’ Cottage utilizes sustainable principles in a beautiful, but unforgiving, environment. The house will be a “net zero energy use” structure. Solar photovoltaic panels on the roof will generate power, and net metering through Entergy Corp will allow for excess energy produced to be “sold” back to the utility company. The geothermal heat pump system will minimize energy use for heating and cooling. The passive solar design of the house will also minimize the energy required. The project is the first in the region to participate in the US Green Building Council, LEED for Homes Pilot Program, aiming to achieve a Platinum rating. The project is modest, quiet and simple; however, the principles embodied are powerful, poignant and timely to a region in need of conceptual realignment.11 12

A S

tudi

o In

the

Woo

ds F

all 2

006

| Alg

iers

, New

Orl

eans

| as

itw.o

rg

The new Stewards’ Cottage at A Studio in the Woods will serve as a model for future development on the Gulf Coast, both in its conception and implementation. My design was chosen as the winner of the ASITW Design Competition. The design provides a residence for an onsite caretaker for the nine acre bottomland hardwood forest as well as an artists’ retreat. The building will respect and enhance the microenvironment of bottomland hardwood forest, resulting from the changes to the regions natural and built environment wrought by hurricane Katrina. The building slips quietly into the woods, taking advantage of a previously disturbed area of the site, and helps to define a future entry court to the studio enclave.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

TRANSVERSE SECTION

LAFITTE CORRIDOR PLAN

LAFITTE CORRIDOR SITE PLAN

UNITS PER ACRE: 28PEOPLE PER ACRE: 61FAR .64

The Lagniappe semester examined a post-Hurricane Katrina study implementing housing prototypes for the now vacant part of New Orleans known as the Lafitte Corridor. The platform was broken into six groups investigating different housing case studies: courtyard, mat, slab, point block, Rowhouse, and mixed density schemes. Under the guidance of Associate Profes-sor Scott Bernhard, we applied our hypothetical insertions derived from the original canonical projects. My partners, Mike Kazazis and Maggie Van Dusen, and I analyzed precedents in the slab housing category such as; Unite d’Habitation, Gallaratese Quarter, and the Gifu Kitagata Apart-ment Building. After looking at the basic strategies of the different architects we decided that Sejima’s Gifu Kitagata Apartment building was the most suitable and compelling to employ. Its purpose is to revitalize housing in a low-crime, mixed-income area. The plan allows for the green way to continue through the buildings and over the major streets. The final project was submitted to HUD in a grant proposal for Tulane and displayed in an exhibit at the Ogden Museum in New Orleans.

Lafit

te H

ousi

ng P

roje

cts

Sum

mer

200

6 | N

ew O

rlea

ns

13 14

A. LobbyB. Basketball court/ Assembly spaceC. Restuarant/ CafeteriaD. ClassroomsE. DaycareF. Emergency/ MedicalG. Women’s locker roomsH. Men’s locker roomsI. LibraryJ. Offices

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

J

I

STRUCTURAL SECTION A

STUCTURAL SECTION B

STRUCTURE

ISOPARM DETAIL

Forms and Tectonics of Cellular AggregationUsing the application Bubble Harp, I created a custom Voronoi diagram, which was used as the foundation of the design. The diagrammatic strands were derived from the connection of social aspects with and around the site. Playgrounds and open spaces, education, and religious activity form a social hierarchy of functions that define the quality of life. It was then possible to create connections based on the performance and enhancement of the respec-tive forces which were superimposed on the site. Attention was given to the optimum fit in scale between each constituent system in relation to internal and external stimulus, aggregation, flow, and accessibility.

VORONOI DIAGRAM STRANDING

Com

mun

ity

Cen

ter

Spr

ing

2006

| 9t

h W

ard,

New

Orl

eans

15 16

3-D PRINTING