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MUSEUM OF BOSTON

Studies in Architecture Fine Woodworking Drawings & Sketches

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WACHSMANN JOINT STUDY

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AUTONOMOUS GREENWAY

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SHAKER STYLE TABLE

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FLUCTUATING TABLE

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SKETCHBOOK STUDIES

SELECTED WORKS 2015 – 2017

STUDIES IN ARCHITECTURE COMPREHENSIVE STUDIO THE MUSEUM OF BOSTONReconnecting the Boston Harborwalk, the Museum of Boston revitalizes the 108 year-old Northern Avenue steel bridge, housing significant elements of Boston’s history within a historic site itself. Running parallel to the museum’s primary interior circulation, pedestrians can glance into the museum’s main exhibition rooms, as visitors inside the museum experience the city of Boston’s history through sequential exhibit spaces. Preservation spaces, classrooms, temporary installation rooms and a large group gathering hall supplement the Museum of Boston experience, overlooking Boston’s expansive harbor.

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NORTH SIDE

SOUTH SIDE

ACCEPTABLE CONDITIONMINOR REPAIRMODERATE REPAIRSEVERE CONDITION REPLACE

20’ CLEARANCE

SEAPORT BLVD.

SEAPORT DIST.

& HARBOR WALK

ATLA

NTIC

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NWAY

DOWNTOWN

WATERFR

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SITE CONSIDERATIONS

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RECONNECT BOSTON’S HARBORWALK

PRESERVE PORTIONS OF BRIDGE

ACTIVATE PUBLIC PLAZA

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LINK CITY OF BOSTON MUSEUM TO BRIDGE

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FALL 2016

STUDIES IN ARCHITECTURE COMPREHENSIVE STUDIO THE MUSEUM OF BOSTONCirculation plays a key role in the Museum’s design, showcasing a heightened experience of the Boston Harborwalk through the old existing bridge and atop the Museum’s new bridge connection.

02FALL 2016

STUDIES IN ARCHITECTURE

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COMPREHENSIVE STUDIO THE MUSEUM OF BOSTONLocated at a key location in Boston, MA, this site connects the Boston Green Way, to the harborwalk, as well as the historic district.

FALL 2016

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Integration of Various Mechanical Service SystemsBUILDING SYSTEMS DISTRIBUTION

Radiant Floor HeatingSupply Air Return AirGeothermal Source SprinklersHeat Pump Water HeaterAir Handlers

SYSTEMS SELECTION

PreservationAdministrative

LEVEL 3 - PRESERVATIONResearch Library

Archive

Café

Temporary ExhibitBridge Gallery

LEVEL 2 - GALLERY SPACEArt Gallery

General Collection

LobbyEntry

TicketingGift Shop

Loading Dock

LEVEL 1 - PUBLIC ENTRY

HARBOR WALKPublic Bridge ConnectionPublic Stair and Elevator

Service ElevatorMechanical Shaft

Egress Stair

VERTICAL DISTRIBUTIONMuseum Stair and Elevator

Rentable VenueAuditorium

Funded Area

LEVEL 4 - EDUCATIONEducation Center

Mechanical Systems

MECHANICAL SYSTEMSExhibition Storage Space

Zone Strategies of Building and Program LayoutPROGRAM DISTRIBUTION

PUBLIC AREA / NON-COLLECTION

PUBLIC AREA / COLLECTION

NON-PUBLIC AREA / COLLECTION

NON-PUBLIC AREA / NON-COLLECTION

COMPREHENSIVE STUDIO THE MUSEUM OF BOSTON

STUDIES IN ARCHITECTURE

FALL 2016

STUDIES IN ARCHITECTURE KONRAD WACHSMANN UNIVERSAL CONNECTIONS STUDY In 1959, Konrad Wachsmann was commissioned to design a structural system, a United States Air Force Hangar. Wachsmann designed a universal joint that could be utilized for every one of the 7565 connections in the project. The idea behind the universal joint was to minimize the variety of parts, hence simplify-ing the project; but also to make the joint flexible so the system could dynami-cally change. The joint consists of seven different parts, some interchangeable, and, when arranged correctly, could allow for up to twenty connected members. Through full-scale modeling of Wachsmann’s joint, obstacles were revealed; because every component is “universal” the joints were over designed, and therefore not as demountable or economical as intended.

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WEB JOINTSTRAPFILLER PIECEJOINT LUGWEDGE LUG26,979 UNTIS22,695 UNITS11,196 UNITS22,695 UNITS22,695 UNITS45,330 UNITS

(Source: Axxio)

WEB JOINTSTRAPFILLER PIECEJOINT LUGWEDGE LUG

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(Source: Axxio)

FALL 2015

STUDIES IN ARCHITECTURE AUTONOMOUS GREENWAYNyabisindu is a low-income densification in Kigali, Rwanda, which lacks basic biophysical infrastructural elements, such as power, water, drainage lines, or government interventions. My proposal is a system that strives for self-sufficiency through the addition of a crop producing green way and an improved circulation space. The green way links multiple community units, which center on a shared service point; while providing new solutions for rainwater, household grey water, onsite human waste treatment, erosion control, and com-munity production.

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Shared Service Point

Open Stone Trench

Producing Green Space

Shared Service Point

On Site Filtration

Aquaponic Farm

To Base of Wetland

Shared Service Point

Shared Service Point

Shared Service Point

Shared Service Point

Aquaponic Farm

Composting Toilet

Water Reuse

Rain Water Harvesting

Cultivated Land

Community Space

Potable Water

Grey Water Collection

Pedestrian Path

Storm Water System

Fertilizer Production

Filtration System

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Open Stone TrenchIndividual Home Greenway Intervention Shared Service Point

HouseholdGreywater Walkway

Wat

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Nitrogen Rich Liquid Fertilizer

Solid

Fer

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UrineStorage

CompostingPit (Faeces)

Cistern

Composting Toilet

Planted Zone Community Space

Water Tap

Oil Trap and Sand Screen Filter

Option: pump water for reuse

on site

To Wetlands

Irrigation

Apply to Crops or Sell

Water Runo�

Infiltration

Groundwater Pollution Poor Sanitation Facilities ISSUE I ISSUE II ISSUE III ISSUE IV

Lacking InfrastructureNo Sustainable Practices

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Groundwater Pollution Poor Sanitation Facilities ISSUE I ISSUE II ISSUE III ISSUE IV

Lacking InfrastructureNo Sustainable PracticesGroundwater Pollution Poor Sanitation Facilities ISSUE I ISSUE II ISSUE III ISSUE IV

Lacking InfrastructureNo Sustainable PracticesGroundwater Pollution Poor Sanitation Facilities ISSUE I ISSUE II ISSUE III ISSUE IV

Lacking InfrastructureNo Sustainable Practices

FALL 2015

FINE WOODWORKINGINTERPRETATION OF A SHAKER STYLE TABLEShaker furniture is often characterized by its clean lines, concealed joinery and practicality, which inspired me to keep the essential and discard the superfluous. Exercising stylistic restraint, to allow the craftsmanship take the lead. Resulting in a three-legged table with the essence of the mid-century modern style. Dimensions: 18” x 18” x 22”

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FINE WOODWORKINGFLUCTUATING JOINT TABLEWhile exploring my interests in the complexities of Japanese joinery, this table became a flexible use system, the frame is composed of timeless sleek lines and the tabletops could be ever changed. The tops pictured are made from salvaged stair treads from a demolished home, studying the integration of new and old. Dimensions: 48” x 16” x 34”

08FALL 2016

DRAWINGS & SKETCHES SKETCHBOOK STUDIESThis is a collection of various quick sketches from the last year, many completed during my 2016 study abroad.

09 SPRING 2016

DRAWINGS & SKETCHES

10SPRING 2016 / FALL 2017