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P O R T F O L I OSTEPHANIE LEIB

2015

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Architectural 3 Caivano Residence

5 Gowanus Housing Development

7 Montessori School

Digital Modeling and Animation 17 Wind machine animation

19 Bridge animation

Additional Work 21 Installation

22 Furniture

Work Samples 9 79 Horatio Street, New York

11 325 East 72nd Street, New York

13 56 Walker Street, New York

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Prefabricated two story single family residence in Los Angeles, California, currently under construction. I contributed to the design development phase.

Caivano Residence

Architectural Designer

Architectural Project

POD Design Summer 2012

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SW Facade DaySW Facade NightInterior RenderingSun Study

Located in Los Angeles, the Caivano House is a two story single family residence. Taking advantage of the prefabricated construction method, the environmentally optimized building shell is designed for various levels of light penetration, ventilation, and heat gain in each room of the house.

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5 Sunshade Detail The parametric wooden structure which serves as a sunshade and warps into architectural detailing within the house maximizes the dramatic view down the hill and into the private garden in the backyard. Parts of the wooden structure blend into the interior space and become rain shower detailing, partition walls, and beam structures.

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The Gowanus Housing Development incorporates mixed use commercial and industrial with housing while providing private outdoor space and for the residential community.

Gowanus Housing

Design Studio 3: Urban Mixed

Architectural Project

Pratt Institute Fall 2012

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Rendering of Canal WalkSite planSection Sun study winterSun study fall/springSun study summer

For the Gowanus Housing Development, the housing units are on an elevated block above mix use industrial and retail space. Utilizing the philosophy of the Mews sys-tem, the interior courtyards provide shared green space, breaking the monotony of the brownstone block. Skylights bring light into the industrial and retail spaces below. The orientation of the units and angular glass facade serves to maximise light in each unit while also taking advantage of maximum heat gain in the winter. Rainwater catchment systems on the roof, in addition to an array of photovoltaic panels, provide the housing development with net zero capabilities.

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Rendering of courtyardModel detailModel detailSolar diagram Plan - Residential

The exterior view shows in detail the angular facade, positioned to maximize solar gain, with periodic privacy walls and private balconies. The solar diagram demonstrates how the building orientation provides maximum heat gain in the winter and maximum shad-ing in the summer.

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The unique form of the Montessori School was developed from an animation where abstracted floor slabs are warped with turbulence forces.

Montessori School

Design Studio 2: Context

Architectural Project

Pratt Institute Spring 2011

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Exterior renderingExterior renderingAnimation screenshots

In order to develop the dynamic shifting floor plates, I used an animation program which simulated different turbulence forces being applied to floor masses. Moments where the cloths come into contact with each other are moments extracted to form structural support and passage in the building. Areas where large and small cavern-ous like spaces are formed allow for different types of learning spaces.

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RenderingSection oneSection two

Different types of faceting on the surfaces of the floor plates encourage different condi-tions for play activity and learning. Section one demonstrates the different conditions between floor plates, where connectivity provides structural support and open areas allow for passage and dedicated learning space. Section two shows color coded information to demonstrate how different types of spaces serve different functions based on the degree of faceting in the surface. Yellow areas are highly faceted and make great spaces for kin-esthetic activity while pink spaces are less faceted and are better for quiet activities such as language and math.

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This Victorian Brownstone renovation, currently in the design development stage, involves the exterior restoration, complete reconstruction of the interior, and roof additions.

152 East 71st Street, New

Freelance Drafting

Work Samples

June 2015 - Present

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Front ElevationBack ElevationFacade Detail

This four story brownstone, built in 1885, is currently in the design development phase. The renovation will include the complete restoration of the bay window and a new greenhouse addition in the rear of the building. The building is Landmark status and re-quires approval from the Landmarks Preservation Commission. Therefore, the facade will be restored to match the building's original conditions.

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Basement PlanSecond Floor PlanRoof PlanLateral Section

On the interior, the historic elements will require restoration but are to be preserved as well as possible. The core of the western side of the building, however, is to be completely renovated, which includes the addition of an elevator. New bulkheads are required for egress stair and elevator on the roof.

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This five story high end residential development in Greenwich Village required detailed construc-tion documents and collaboration with contractors and developers for the interior renovation.

10 Horatio Street, New York

Architectural Designer

Work Samples

March 2014

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Kitchen Elevation 1KitchenKitchen Elevation 2 Kitchen

Construction documents created for this project included elevations of all rooms, electrical and flooring plans, reflected ceiling plans, and all custom millwork de-sign. Our firm was also involved in the construction phase, reviewing progress and quality during regular site visits, and collaboration with contractors and the project manager.

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Master bath elevationMaster bath elevationFireplaceHers master bathHis master bathEntrance

Our firm specified all architectural finishes and details. My responsibilities included the creation of the complete construction document set. In addition, my experience working in construction and carpentry allowed me to collaborate easily with the contractors to interpreting the design and ensuring quality.

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A four unit residential building in Tribeca, this interior renovation project involved detailed construction documents and on site design consultation and project management.

56 Walker Street, New York

Architectural Designer

Work Samples

March 2015

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Living Room ElevationLiving Room VisualizationKitchen Visualization

The construction of this Landmarks designated townhouse renovation in Tribeca was managed by a development company. Our firm collaborated with the developer to specify all architectural finishes. I collaborated directly with a variety of vendors, including custom lighting and kitchen designers.

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Master bath elevationMaster bath visualizationPowder elevationPowder visualizationLiving room visualization

Again, my role in this project included site visits and close communication with the gen-eral contractor and developers to ensure quality. Specialized high end finishes, including wall paneling and vanities, were custom designed for each unit.

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This project, currently under construction, is an interior renovation of a residence in the Upper East Side. The project includes a full drawing set.

325 East 72nd Street, New

Freelance Drafting

Work Samples

November 2014

1 Proposed plan This small interior renovation is a good example of the level of detail typically in-volved in the generation of construction documents. I have experience on numerous projects quickly creating highly detailed documents to obtain work permits. Careful interaction and review with the client and knowledge of New York building code are an integral part of renovation projects.

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Kitchen elevationKitchen elevationLiving room elevationLiving room elevation

These elevations are good examples of the level of detail involved in the gen-eration of CD sets. Both the Department of Buildings and strict building co-ops have stringent requirements, and being as detailed as possible helps expedite the process of getting approval for construction.

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This animation is inspired by a wind driven kinetic sculpture. Find link to animation below.Wind Animation

Animation in Arch. Design

Digital Modeling and Anima-

Pratt Institute Summer 2012

1 Animation still This animation was created as an exercise in script writing. 54 individual leg members rotate in relation to each other. Invisible attractors trigger either rotational motion or scale changes in individual leg members.

https://vimeo.com/68499059

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Top viewDetail

Scripting, animation, and rendering techniques are employed in order to create an almost hypnotic and force driven representation of a mechanical device.

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Assembled bridgePerspective 1Perspective 2Existing plan

The animation is based on the double helix structure of the Arganzuela Footbridge. The animation begins with the assembly of one unit of the bridge. Next the bridge is fully formed and then warped. These images describe the bridge as an assembled unit. The final image is an existing plan of the footbridge.

https://vimeo.com/23427329

During this 60 second animation the Arganzuela Footbridge in Madrid is assembled then de-formed across the spiral structure. Find link to animation below.

Animated Bridge Digital Modeling and Anima-

Computer Media 2: Advanced Pratt Institute Spring 2013

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Bridge assemblyComposite image of warping

The beginning of the animation involves the assembly of the structural elements of the bridge. This includes the double helix structure and the snaking skin which wraps around the structure.

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A warping mass of steel strips twists around a series of rooms in this installation for Esquire Magazine. The steel extends down to the floor in two places to function as furniture.

Installation

Designer

Additional Work

Summer 2011

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OverviewBench detailAxonDetail

In this project we developed a warping installation that serves as both furniture and wall fixture. Strips of steel, riveted together, comprise the form of the installation. The warp and weave of the metal forms an intriguing space. Texturally, the steel is cold and hard edged but the contrast of the form’s motion is an intriguing element.

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Designer

Additional Work

Summer 2011

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Color SelectionDemonstration of weightDemonstration of comfortDiagram of FacesFoam ModelFull Scale Test

Extruded polystyrene foam in a unique, molded pattern, produces these lightweight, colorful stools. The geometry is an irregular faceted mass, which was designed to resemble cut stone. The material gives to the touch, providing a juxtaposition between form and feeling.

The McQueen I stool is all about fun and functional. It’s pure geometry, squishy and plush. Sit on it or throw it around; you can enjoy it in any direction or orientation.

McQueen I Stool

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This series of 24 unique stools, designed and fabricated in-house, uses minimal amounts of thin acrylic material and has unique perforations and unique patterns of melting wood grain.

D'cay Acrylic Stool Series

Designer

Additional Work

Summer 2011

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StoolStool TopFrosted SeriesDiagram of Pattern

The lasercut acrylic appears too insubstantial to support weight, especially given large, distressed perforations in the sides of the stools, but the carefully designed assembly method allows these thin and perforated stools to support weight.