Dennis RuanUniversity of Southern CaliforniaSchool of Architecture

Full Sized BenchThe bench is 6 feet long by 4 feet deep and hand made by joining 24 pieces of wood connected by steel rods through control points on the curves after shaping each individual wooden piece

CALAThe California Center for Architecture and Urban Design Proposal. The proposal was for a downtown site in the historic bank district and consisted of program elements such as gallery space, classrooms, and libraries. The project was meant to be a central building in the emerging architecture scene within Los Angeles

Geometric DiagramsView From Winston Street

View From Main Street

Entrance Lobby View

Main CourtyardMain Courtyard

Entrance Lobby View View From Winston Street

View From Main Street

Ground Floor Plan0 4 8 16

Retail

Permanent Gallery

Bath

Bath

Temporary Gallery

Cafe

Lobby/Atrium

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AB

B

Ground Floor Plan

0 4 8 16Section B-BSection B-B

A B C

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B

C

Steel Mullions

Glass

Cable Truss System

Bolt

4” Structural Steel Tubing

Metal Angle

Metal Grating

Angled Steel Support

Structural Steel Tubing

Structural Steel Tubing

Steel Mullions

Perforated Metal Skin

Cable Truss System

Waterproof Membrane

Glass

Drain

Metal Flashing

Rigid Insulation

Batt Insulation

Window Mullion

HVAC Ducts

Concrete

Metal Decking

Glass

C-Channel

Concrete Slab

Steel I-Beams

Concrete Column

Concrete Foundation

Concrete Beam

Drop Ceiling

Metal Wire

Metal Angle

Metal Grating

Angled Steel Support

Structural Steel Tubing

Earth

Fireproofed Steel Column

Steel Mullions

Glass

Cable Truss System

Metal Angle Bolt 4” Structural Steel Tubing

Structural Steel Tubing

Metal Grate

Angled Steel Support

Perforated Metal Skin

Structural Steel Tubing Steel Mullions

Glass Cable Truss System

Waterproof Membrane

Rigid Insulation

Drain

Metal Flashing HVAC Ducts

Batt Insulation Window Mullion

Glass

Concrete Metal Decking

Steel I-Beams

C-Channel

Metal Angle

Metal Wire

Drop Ceiling

Structural Steel Tubing

Metal Grate

Angled Steel Support

Fireproofed Steel Column

Earth

Concrete Slab

Concrete Beam

Concrete Column

Concrete Foundation Detailed Section

Glass Panel

PV Panel

Structural Steel Tubing

Perforated Metal Roofing

Glass

Aluminum Mullions

Concrete Slab

Metal Decking

Steel I Beam

Ventilation Shaft

C-Channel

Gypsum Board Drop Ceiling

Fireproofed Column

Perforated Metal Siding

Roof Detail

Floor Slab Detail

Ground Level Detail

Detailed Rendered Chunk Exploded Axonometric

38th & Blake38th & Blake is a mixed use residential project in the arts district of Denver, Colorado. This project was unique because it was a real site with a real client and was presented to the client at the conclusion of the semester. The project includes 190 units and 10,000 SF of retail and office space.