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PORTFOLIO INDEX

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PORTFOLIO INDEX

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The importance of place is increasingly being ignored by contemporary architecture. Rapid transit and the virtual presence afforded by modern technology have de-emphasized the importance of place in dai ly l i fe and replaced it with an ever-shift ing bi l lboard image. The modern bui l t environment responds to the purely functional and pragmatic needs of people in an extremely eff icient manor, however the visual dominance that has resulted from the streamlining of bui ldings eff iciency has left user’s happiness and enjoyment of the space to a single superf icial and often t imes al ienating dimension. Every sense contr ibutes to a larger picture and understanding of the whole; each bui lding on the understanding gained by the other. Mult isensory architecture has the potential to change the

way the bui l t environment is perceived and integrate it back into the natural world. By addressing the environment in the confines of the city the heal ing potential of nature can become a integral part of people’s dai ly l ives. By not relying in nature retreats outside of the city and infusing the natural world into urban l i fe, it al lows for it to be a part of people’s dai ly l i fe without them necessari ly real iz ing it; in a kind of stealth therapeutic manner. This helps to address the increasing stress loads that people often struggle with which leads to a healthier, more satisfying l i fe.The distancing from place has strained the fabric of community and al lowed people to turn a bl ind eye to years and years of industr ial izat ion and unregulated dumping. Nature’s restorative abi l i t ies extend beyond people and communit ies to the land that the project wi l l be situated on. Using Bayshore Yard, an abandoned train yard located between South San Francisco, Daly City, and Brisbane, as a site wi l l al low for the revital izat ion of the people, their community,

and the place. The demographics of this convergence point reveals several disturbing trends. The three cit ies are effectively a gradient of race, education, income, and ult imately inequal ity. These discrepancies present the opportunity to not only provide a cultural ly meaningful place of equal access for every group, but as a place for them to come together, foster a meaningful dialogue, and form a greater understanding of the people and issues that surround them.Placing a community center with an emphasis on nature and rehabi l i tat ion at this convergence point could help to bridge the void between nature and high speed culture. This is not meant to be an escape from the city, but rather an escape in the city; redefining the day to day experience of what the city can be for the community around it . People have largely fal len out of their interdependence not only of nature, but of those around them as wel l . The

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order and logic that extends beyond the site into the entire community the center wi l l become the heart of the locale. Ult imately, the bui ldings and site wi l l become a physical representation of the local culture in addit ion to its values and history.

activate the community whi le f ix ing urban problems wil l invest people back in their surroundings. By making the community center a porous publ ic space it wi l l become a place to meditate, relax, learn, interact, social ize, and play. By establ ishing an

surrounding community used to play an integral part of everyday l i fe, but a commuter society has developed such that a person’s locale does not necessari ly play an important part in their l i fe anymore. Using the heal ing propert ies of nature to restore and

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NORTH SITE Cal Train Station Cafe Arts / Exhibit ion Bui lding Crafts / Shop Bui lding Sports Center Parking

MID-SITE Sports Pavi l ion Renovated Roundhouse Roundhouse Addit ion / Organic Store Parking

SOUTH SITE Tower Pavi l ion Spa / Relaxation Pavi l ion

MASTERPLAN LANDSCAPE INTERVENTIONS

NORTH SITE Amphitheater Ramped MID-SITE Farmer Market Plaza Orchard Distr icts - Memory of Rai l Lines Paths Cross Orchard Connections Community Garden

SOUTH SITE Reclaimed Wetlands Boardwalk Regrade Ice House Hi l l Land Bridge Connection to San Bruno State Park

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ARTS / EXHIBITION CENTER Exhibit ion Space Small Gal ler ies Lecture Hal l Classrooms Meeting Rooms Library Banquet Hall Kitchen Parking

ARTS / SHOP BUILDING Wood Shop Metal Shop Ceramics Studio Glass Studio Small Gal lery Meeting Room Off ices

SPA / RELAXATION PAVILION Saltwater Baths Locker Rooms Meditation Area Massage Rooms Secluded Garden Indoor Pools Outdoor Pools

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The interior of the exhibit ion bui lding is shaped by the movement of people from the upper street plaza down into the lower sports f ields and orchards. The main hal l is divided by two divergent paths; one al lows for direct access to the sports f ields which is juxtaposed by the other leading to a suspended viewing platform above.

main structure is then offset from the bui lding to give the space a l ightness of form, such that the massive space that it creates does not feel oppressive or heavy. Natural dayl ight f i l ters in from skyl ights between the roof beams to further enhance this effect.

The rhythm and geometry of the main structure were derived from the repetit ious rhythm formed by rai lroad track vanishing into the horizon. The massive columns also help to define the interior spaces and the transit ion between the main exhibit ion space and that of the smaller gal ler ies and classrooms that branch off from it . The

This bench was designed as an entry into the annual Vel lum Furniture Competit ion and an explorat ion of human scale and proport ion. As an entryway bench it needed to provide ample space for two people to sit comfortably

as wel l as room to store shoes, keys, etc. To keep costs down its was manufactured and bui l t from a single sheet of 4’ x 8’ plywood and part of a reproposed futon mattress with custom reupholster ing.

The College for Creative Studies is a unique part of UC Santa Barbara. It brings together majors from the technical and the creative fields to encourage collaboration. However, it is currently in a old WW II barracks building that does not meet its current needs. The two buildings proposed in the design focus on creating public spaces and visual connections to and between the site and the axis that runs through campus North to South.

The North building is organized around a massive value added gallery space that faces out to the pedestrian axis. It features a double skin glass wall that is mechanically ventilated to limit thermal gains and runs the entire length of the gallery. This provides a visual connection and serves as a beacon of integration. The visual connection provided by the gallery welcomes visitors and members of the College of Creative Studies alike and provides space for student work as well as exhibitions and shows from outside the university. Once inside the gallery, a

café pulls off the main exhibition space to provide an area to eat and discuss the works on display. A stair leads up from the café area to the mezzanine level lobby that over looks both of these spaces. Additionally, there is access to the exterior green roof to the North which leads down to the amphitheater facing the existing library. The theater that is accessed from the mezzanine level lobby is part of the main expression of the North building as it pulls up and over the exterior parking entry.

The South building is organized around an open central axis that runs North to South and opens to the North building, which helps to establish a dialog between the two buildings. The two staggered courtyards that come off the central axis serve vastly different purposes, but remain part of an integrated whole. The first courtyard serves as a more open, social space. Many of the social functions of the building are organized around this courtyard. The second theater called for in the program uses this courtyard as an exterior foyer. Many of the classrooms also open into this space as the theater is used as a daily part of the student’s instruction and learning. An exterior stair leads up to the second level roof deck that connects the courtyard with the building lobby and student spaces. The roof deck also provides views out onto the campus axis as the void it creates is pulled through the North façade of the building. The two story lobby also serves as a more

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informal gallery space that can be used on a more daily basis by the students for presentations. The student lounge is located on the second floor and both opens to the second level roof deck over the social courtyard as well as overlooks the lobby / gallery through a semi-permeable wall. This semi-permeable wall uses the same fenestration strategy as the exterior South-facing windows and provides a degree of privacy while maintaining a visual connection to below. The student computer lab also provides a connection between the second level roof deck and the area over looking the lobby. A large ramp from the exterior also opens into this space making it a central area for student interaction. The administration space is located directly off the lobby to facilitate student interaction. While it does not directly open to the social courtyard it does feature a large window from its kitchen area to maintain a visual connection.The second courtyard is focused around the working components of the program; the woodshop, fabrication lab, sculpture studio, and book lab. To help contain the mess and dust created by these active program elements the courtyard has been sunken into the ground by 8 feet. This helps to delineate the space that the different shops can break out into from the pedestrian axis and other social spaces.

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The existing Marina Branch Library was built in 1954 and is located in the Marina District of San Francisco, California. It is part of the larger San Francisco Public Library system and is one of 28 libraries in the system. It has become too small for the growing neighborhood that it serves and a new library is needed. The site for the library is located between a busy street, a park, and a school and is just

to a barrier. Much of the area lost to the footprint of the building is offset to the green roof deck. This roof deck connects the stepped seating area in the front of the library with a ramp that gently descends into the park behind it. This pulls the park up and over the library and down onto the street, joining them and breaking the separation. This welcomes people simultaneously into the park as well as the library.

several blocks from the bay. The new library is carefully sited on the lot to respond to the library user needs as well as those of the surrounding public uses. The front of the library has a stepped seating area that serves as a place to sit and read as well as a waiting area for the bus stop just in front. By blending and integrating the library with the park it can serve as a connection and entrance as opposed BR

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advantages, but neither al lowed for the character of the site to be ful ly brought out. By using both typologies together the l ibrary is able to open to the view, provide common open areas as wel l as secluded nooks, and contain an inter ior courtyard that could be direct ly accessed from the l ibrary atr ium. Most important ly this al lowed the creat ion

The overal l layout of the bui ld ing drew inspirat ion from the elongated bar forms of the warehouse/docks that stretch into the bay and form an important part of the history and cultural ident i ty of the area. A study of branch l ibrary typologies revealed that typical ly a L shaped or donut shaped plan were used. Both had certain

of a main social space that brought the different groups together whi le also al lowing for indiv idual space that each of the diverse user groups could break off into. As budget cuts had already forced the Marina Branch Library and many of the other smal l branch l ibrar ies

to reduce their hours l imit ing the circulat ion desks to one locat ion and keeping an open l ine of sight from it meant that the l ibrary could be staffed by a single l ibrar ian during non-peak hours. This br ings together openness and separat ion and unif ies the l ibrary.

Maintaining open lines of sight from the circulation desk is extremely important to keeping the library open. This allows a single librarian to staff the entire library during non-peak hours, extending the hours of operation. Several libraries in the area have already been forced to cut their hours due to budgetary reasons.

Circulation is focused around the central atrium space. Each user group has their own space, but the paths are interlinked to foster interaction and chance encounters.

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The Transit Towers serve as a connective gate for the South Lake Merritt and Civic Center Distr ict to the greater Oakland area. They are centered around many of the local attractions including Laney College, Lake Merritt, China town, and the famous farmers market. The site is a natural hub for transportation and movement with a BART station underneath and mult iple bus l ines converging on the surface. The project combines ground level retai l with residential towers organized around a large public plaza. This addresses many of the local needs by activating the ground plane, providing high density housing, space for the local Chinese community to practice Tai Chi, addit ional student oriented retai l for the Laney College students, and addit ional parking for local businesses as well as dedicated parking for the residents. The apartments are designed with many environmental ly conscious features incorporated. Interlocking groups of four through apartments are bui lt as a repeatable element. The individual apartments are L shaped in section, which al lows for through venti lat ion and access hal lway to be placed every third f loor, drastical ly cutt ing down on space wasted on corridors. The loft style sectional configuration creates a spatial ly rich environment for l iving while lett ing in large amounts of natural dayl ight. Large mechanical user control led louvers al low for manipulation of both privacy and natural l ight control.

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[operable windows allow for through ventilation][screens provide shade, privacy, and handrail when the window is open][spacious living area][two bedroom and two bath][hallways located on every third floor maximizes apartment square footage][active transformable building facade reflects speed and transit orientation]

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The Rel igare Inst i tute was entered in the ACSA steel compet i t ion and is a center for the mind, body, socia l interact ion, as wel l as laboratory work. The Neurobio logical Research Center focuses on the interact ion between an organism and i ts environment, the scient i f ic counterpoint to the ReLigare’s emphasis on the spir i tual and mental connect ion to nature and the ci ty. The project was a col laborat ive effort with L indsey

exper ience. The bui ld ing seeks to blend with nature, b lurr ing the l ine between inter ior and exter ior space and where these exchanges take place. These hinge points become the focus of how form responds to nature and becomes a framework for interact ion with nature, people, archi tecture and onesel f . The s i te is dominated by a ser ies of deep channels in the Earth that created a harsh div is ion. These physical barr iers begin to ref lect

Newman and was a cont inuat ion of Zack Crocker ’s project from the previous quarter . By integrat ing a mind/body re laxat ion center with a Neurobio logical research center a dia log can be establ ished between two re lated groups that are unl ike ly to communicate under normal c ircumstances. The project becomes a f lu id mold ing of landscape and archi tecture, connect ing the environment and the bui l t form, integrat ing their re lat ionships into one spat ia l

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ground to become an integrated part of the landscape. The more act ive publ ic and socia l e lements of the ReLigare pul l i t up and out of the channels to be put on display and serve as an icon. The program is further spl i t into the more qui te and meditat ive e lements and the more act ive socia l spaces to form a socia l gradient a long the spine.

integrates with the s i te to gradual ly transi t ion people from the urban environment of San Diego to a more re laxed and meditat ive environment and al low for a focus on the mind, body, socia l interact ions, or laboratory work. The bui ld ings gradual ly r ise out of the s i te, responding to the programmat ic needs and character of the space. The Neurobio logical research laborator ies need for a degree of pr ivacy whi le st i l l remain ing v is ib le pushed them into the

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CURTAIN WALL SYSTEMaluminum mullions

glass FLOOR ASSEMBLYflat-plate concretesteel decksteel girderMEP spacec channel structurewood slatted drop ceilingfluorescent light

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ROOF ASSEMBLYcopper claddingwaterproofingrigid insulationsteel decksecondary girdersc channel structure

The existing homeless shelter in San Luis Obispo had become too small for the number of people it had to serve. The new complex is situated on a larger site that

are made of rammed earth to provide thermal mass thereby moderating the buildings temperature during the day by absorbing heat and then keeping them

will allow the center to takes advantage of the local climate and integrate environmentally responsive strategies into the building. South and West facing walls

warm at night by releasing the stored heat. Natural daylight is brought in through slits between the rammed earth walls to minimize the need for artificial lighting. Heat gain is moderated by large overhangs that allow the winter sun in while keeping

the summer sun out. Additionally, passive through ventilation is used extensively in all buildings. Fields where food would be grown are located behind the main complex of buildings. This allows the residents to give back to the shelter as well as help

feed the inhabitants. Bio-retention ponds are used on the site to help replenish the aquifer and filter the water run off from the street. The central courtyard forms the social space of the site for all of the residents to come together in.

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SOM INTERNSHIP

During my forth year I had the opportunity to intern with SOM. I worked on two different projects, the first in the schematic phase of design and the later in the construction documents phase.