katrina banzon: architectural design portfolio
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A series of select works showcasing designs and skillsets attained during my education at Cal Poly Pomona as an Architecture Undergraduate.TRANSCRIPT
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Katrina Banzon24135 Sylvan Glen Rd. Unit FDiamond Bar, CA [email protected]
Sustainable DormitoryLong Beach, CA
ARC 203: Architectural Design Studio
SUGGESTED PROGRAM: 8 SINGLE-OCCUPANCY UNITS
PROPOSED PROGRAM:4 DOUBLE-OCCUPANCY UNITS
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Sustainable design cannot only prevent undesirable conditions but can also play a part in reversing damage that has already afflicted the earth’s limited natural resources. Furthermore, sustainable design encourages sustainable living. If the building itself operates using sustainable principles it is my belief that its inhabitants will replicate sustainable practices through their interactions with the building in which they live.
Consolidating spaces while still providing a desirable environment was an important design intent for the student dormitory, significantly decreasing the building footprint as well as the amount of materials used. Therefore, I chose to design four double-occupancy units as opposed to the suggested 8 single-occupancy units.
SOLID MASSING: INDOOR PROGRAM
WOOD LOUVERS: OUTDOOR PROGRAM
The building engages the site by allowing access from the street side as well as from the campus. Wood louvers provide shade but also fold out and over to create covered outdoor spaces for the residents to utilize. Sustainable building materials such as permeable pavers, recycled wood, and photovoltaic panels facilitate energy saving and healthy living.
EAST ELEVATION SOUTH ELEVATION
PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS
VEGETABLE GARDEN
RECYCLED SCRAP WOOD LOUVERS
PERMEABLE PAVERS
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TOP OF FIRST FLOOR
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BATT INSULATION
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SKYLIGHT
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CONCRETE ROOF DECKINGWOOD LOUVERS
GLASS CEILING
SLOPE 2%
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GLASS WALL
WINDOW FRAME
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SLOPE 2%
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LIGHT SHAFT (FROSTED GLASS FLOOR)
PASSIVE SHADING STRATEGY
PASSIVE HEATING STRATEGY
NATURAL CROSS-VENTILATION
KEY WALL SECTION
COLONY IN THE SKY: Omnidirectional ExpansionManhattan, New York
ARC 405: Bobby Brooks Memorial Interdisciplinary Design Studio “COLONY IN THE SKY: Omnidirectional Expansion” envisions a subaquatic future manhattan. Ongoing sea level rise due to global warming and rapid ice melt threatens coastal communities around the world. Most of New York City is less than 16 feet above sea level; by the year 2500 sea levels will rise nearly 30 feet. How will Manhattan survive the coming flood? How can we adapt our terrestrial dwellings to live with the water?
“COLONY IN THE SKY: Omnidirectional Expansion” uses the versatile geometric properties of honeycomb to create a colony that is able to adapt and grow continuously over time, in every direction.
The hive provides shelter on the project site. It is the place of refuge against the rising water. As time progresses its submerged building facades become living facades of oysters, corals, and barnacles. City plazas and parks at its base become underwater ruins teeming with aquatic life. Animal species also seek shelter from the rising sea. What is abandoned by humans is reclaimed and the hive becomes not only a place for human dwelling but also a structure for interspecies survival.
LIVING CAPSULEPREFABRICATED AND LIGHTWEIGHT:EASILY TRANSPORTED AND CLUSTEREDTOGETHER TO FORM A COLONY IN THE SKY
LIVING CAPSULEPREFABRICATED AND LIGHTWEIGHT:EASILY TRANSPORTED AND CLUSTEREDTOGETHER TO FORM A COLONY IN THE SKY
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This embassy/outpost serves as a stepping stone towards future survival of Manhattan and is a vision for survival all over the world. “COLONY IN THE SKY: Omnidirectional Expansion” serves as a paradigm for future living, an integrated city that thrives below, above, and on the water’s surface.
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CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN
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Parametric SpaceSedona, Arizona
ARC 402: Special Topics Studio
In the future, sustainable living means having to downsize the amount of living space per person. Consolidating all of one’s needs into a more compact housing envelope reduces energy and material waste, preserving the Earth’s precious natural resources and utilizing less square footage, something that becomes more valuable as the human population increases.
Using the Paolo Soleri Arcology as a model city, and Le Corbusier’s Habitat D’habitation slip-stop unit as a model housing unit, this studio introduced the challenge of downsizing a single housing unit for 5-6 people, while still maintaining maximum efficiency.
In this project, all of the occupants’ needs are addressed by various furniture pieces that are manipulated by the user according to their particular spatial requirements. A variety of spaces for a variety of situations eliminated the need for excess space and allows for better-utilized spaces for a variety of different used.
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El Centro CourthouseEl Centro, California
ARC 401L: Special Topics Studio
The existing Imperial County Courthouse is one of the few remaining historic landmarks located in the city of El Centro. Despite its monumental presence at the heart of El Centro, the building itself no longer accommodates modern courthouse processes.
In response to the existing courthouse’s outdated courthouse program, a new 49,000 square foot courthouse facility is being proposed for the city of El Centro. Students were encouraged to learn the rules of Courthouse programming adjacencies so that we might break them, ultimately exploring alternative Courthouse configurations that break away from the norm.
El Centro’s climate is hot and arid for a majority of the year. In response to the arid climate, the exterior of my design for the new courthouse is treated with a system of louvers. Horizontal louvers wrap around the entire building while vertical louvers span the length of the building to the East and West. Vertical louvers highlight the entrance and courtroom components nestled just behind the exterior layer of louvers.
The existing Imperial County Courthouse located to the East of my proposed courthouse also has its role in the develpment of the new courthouse. The Imperial County Courthouse and its solid appearance contrast greatly with the light and airy transparency with which the new courthouse’s exterior is treated. This contrast in materiality suggests my interpretation of Justice as transparent and accessible to all. In this case, materiality speaks greatly about the modern courthouse.
Currently, the city of El Centro possesses no significant green spaces. As the Civic core of El Centro, the vision for the site on which the new courthouse will be situated was of plentiful vegetation and green, open space for the public to enjoy. Parking is situated behind the existing courthouse, located centrally to the new courthouse, existing courthouse, as well as a potential Family courthouse located to the very East of the development area.
IMPERIAL COUNTYCOURTHOUSE
PROPOSED NEW COURTHOUSE
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PAVED CONCOURSE ALONGSIDE COURTHOUSE
RIGID INSULATION
WATERPROOFING MEMBRANECONCRETE PARAPET
GLASS SKYLIGHT
ALUMINUM MULLIONHSS STEEL TUBE
CONCRETE FLOORSTEEL DECKING
STEEL WIDE FLANGE
GYPSUM BOARD SHEATHINGBATTING INSULATION
GYPSUM BOARD SHEATHINGSTEEL COLUMN
ALUMINUM LOUVER
LOUVER CONNECTION MEMBERSTEEL COLUMN
METAL CONNECTIONHSS STEEL TUBE
CEILING LIGHTSUSPENDED CEILING
ALUMINUM MULLIONGLASS CURTAIN WALL
KEY WALL SECTION
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Koreatown Elementary SchoolKoreatown, Los Angeles, CA
ARC 303: Architectural Design Studio
The concept for my design of the Koreatown Elementary School was derived from my observations of young children and how they interact with their surroundings. I observed that children enjoy being immersed in activities, that children learn best when given the opportunity to be an active part of their environment.
My concept manifested into creating an environment that is extremely playful, fun, and stimulating. Whereas schools typicaly require a certain order, I purposely sought out to design a school that conveyed a distinct playfulness for the children and for the surrounding neighborhoods.
CONCEPT MODEL
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KINDERGARTENCLASSROOMS
ADMIN&MPR PRIMARY&UPPER GRADESCLASSROOMS
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KINDERGARTENACTIVITY STATION
STAIR ACCESS TO UPPER FLOORS
STAIR ACCESS TO UPPER FLOORS
ELEVATOR TO UPPER FLOORS
* ALL TUBES ARE SURROUNDED BY SEATING AND SERVE AS GATHERING HUBS
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SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
WATERPROOFING MEMBRANEPLYWOOD
METAL DECKINGBATTING INSULATION
GYPSUM BOARDLIGHTING
STEEL BEAM
HVAC DUCTWORK
ACOUSTIC CEILING TILES
GYPSUM BOARDBATTING INSULATION
GYPSUM BOARD
CONCRETE PAD FOOTING
TILE FINISH FLOORSLAB ON-GRADE
WATERPROOFING MEMBRANECOMPACTED GRAVEL
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THIRD LEVEL FLOOR PLAN KEY WALL SECTION
LONGITUDINAL BUILDING SECTION
TRANSVERSE BUILDING SECTION
The CubeLIT: Children’s Table LampDLF-LA Luminaire Design Competition
ARC 332: Environmental ControlsHofu Wu
The CubeLIT Children’s Table Lamp
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Philips Energy-Saver 18-Watt TwisterCompact Fluorescent Light BulbLight Output 1,000 LumensEnergy Used 18-WattsLife Hours 12,000 HoursMFG Brand Name PhilipsMFG Model # 227850MFG Part # 227850
Philips 4-Watt Night LightLight Output 16 LumensEnergy Used 4-WattsLife Hours 3,000 HoursMFG Brand Name PhilipsMFG Model # 212399MFG Part # 212399
Electrical Components8'-0" Power Cord3-Way Switch
Construction Materials1/8" White Sheet AcrylicColored Translucent Plastic SheetsMatte Sheet Acrylic C
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teaching gardens child care new housing
typology elderly care community kitchen
catching fish swimmingraising fishinformal musicand dance games
garden plots formal stage formal instruction
generational tree planting historical
archives
+ +hutong courtyards high-rise verticality garden landscape
making the connection:
nurturing life, commemorating death
mission statement:
bridging the gap between the eldest and youngest generations
blossom stem rootslotus concept
buzz ofnew life
multi-generationalinteraction
in memoryof loved onesemphasis of spaces
koiencounter
generationalcollective
memorialgardenspatial sequence
vibrant,lively
nurturing,educational
peaceful,contemplativetype of atmosphere
the blossomintermingling of generationsthrough pavilions and communities
the stem
the roots
transfer of valuesthrough the interaction of people
traditional hutong ways of livingfrom the historicl land, the earth
A proposal centered on intergenerational exchange aimed at mending the social problems of China’s one child policy.
China’s One-Child Policy has created a unique set of challenges for the world’s most populated country. Issues such as population aging and gender imbalance have affected traditional social interactions between family members.
In present-day China, both parents are often at work; spending time in their child’s life becomes a luxury few can afford. Challenged by a fast-paced society, traditional values dwindle. When the only child in each family leaves the nest, parents and grandparents suffer from loneliness and experience difficulty caring for themselves. Families need a place where the neglected - the children and the elderly - can feel nurtured as important individuals of society.
Our proposed urban strategy develops the deteriorated and crumbling Xuanwu hutongs into a community of reconciliation between generations; a place for the young adults to come back to and a support network for the elderly to care for the offspring of their children. The revitalization relies on preservation of the Xie memorial and the streets of the past into a live sanctuary of exchange, of healthy interactions between the eldest and youngest—a legitimate preservation effort that goes beyond the saving of historic urban fabric and encompasses the preservation of generational histories passed on as traditions to the young.
Inspired by the beauty and ingenuity of the Lotus flower, our project is titled “The Sound of the Lotus trio”.
Nurturing Life: The Koi Encounter
The Koi Encounter serves as the blossom and offers vibrant and lively spaces that imitate the buzz of new life. It serves as a place of action - the physical and spiritual connection of the Fayuan Temple, the General Xie memorial site, and the
Emphasis on Growth: The Generational Collective
The Generational Collective is the stem; a nurturing and educational center for the transfer of values: a childcare center, generational and elderly housing. It is where the locals begin and end their day.
The housing typology is composed of three elements: hutong courtyard, the verticality of the modern high-rise, and the nature of gardens.
Commemoration of Death: The Memorial Garden
The Memorial Garden serves as the community’s roots; it is the peaceful and contemplative space where the memory of loved ones can be respected. Being the heart of the site, it is the torch that is passed on and is the symbolic hearth - a place of gathering. A reflecting pool acts as a connection between the hutongs and the Fayuan Temple, and an adaptable garden with greenery growing from movable and adaptable vessels allows for multi-use. The memorial becomes a space where a community can gather beneath tree canopies nurtured by and for multiple concessions.
Commercial Block
Koi Encounter/Water Feature
Childcare Center
Generational Collective
Elderly Care Center
Xuanwu Memorial Garden
Garden of Adaptation
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The Sound of the Lotus TrioBeijing, China
ARC 406: Interdisciplinary Design StudioCollaborative EffortIrma Ramirez
teaching gardens child care new housing
typology elderly care community kitchen
catching fish swimmingraising fishinformal musicand dance games
garden plots formal stage formal instruction
generational tree planting historical
archives
+ +hutong courtyards high-rise verticality garden landscape
making the connection:
nurturing life, commemorating death
mission statement:
bridging the gap between the eldest and youngest generations
blossom stem rootslotus concept
buzz ofnew life
multi-generationalinteraction
in memoryof loved onesemphasis of spaces
koiencounter
generationalcollective
memorialgardenspatial sequence
vibrant,lively
nurturing,educational
peaceful,contemplativetype of atmosphere
the blossomintermingling of generationsthrough pavilions and communities
the stem
the roots
transfer of valuesthrough the interaction of people
traditional hutong ways of livingfrom the historicl land, the earth
A proposal centered on intergenerational exchange aimed at mending the social problems of China’s one child policy.
China’s One-Child Policy has created a unique set of challenges for the world’s most populated country. Issues such as population aging and gender imbalance have affected traditional social interactions between family members.
In present-day China, both parents are often at work; spending time in their child’s life becomes a luxury few can afford. Challenged by a fast-paced society, traditional values dwindle. When the only child in each family leaves the nest, parents and grandparents suffer from loneliness and experience difficulty caring for themselves. Families need a place where the neglected - the children and the elderly - can feel nurtured as important individuals of society.
Our proposed urban strategy develops the deteriorated and crumbling Xuanwu hutongs into a community of reconciliation between generations; a place for the young adults to come back to and a support network for the elderly to care for the offspring of their children. The revitalization relies on preservation of the Xie memorial and the streets of the past into a live sanctuary of exchange, of healthy interactions between the eldest and youngest—a legitimate preservation effort that goes beyond the saving of historic urban fabric and encompasses the preservation of generational histories passed on as traditions to the young.
Inspired by the beauty and ingenuity of the Lotus flower, our project is titled “The Sound of the Lotus trio”.
Nurturing Life: The Koi Encounter
The Koi Encounter serves as the blossom and offers vibrant and lively spaces that imitate the buzz of new life. It serves as a place of action - the physical and spiritual connection of the Fayuan Temple, the General Xie memorial site, and the
Emphasis on Growth: The Generational Collective
The Generational Collective is the stem; a nurturing and educational center for the transfer of values: a childcare center, generational and elderly housing. It is where the locals begin and end their day.
The housing typology is composed of three elements: hutong courtyard, the verticality of the modern high-rise, and the nature of gardens.
Commemoration of Death: The Memorial Garden
The Memorial Garden serves as the community’s roots; it is the peaceful and contemplative space where the memory of loved ones can be respected. Being the heart of the site, it is the torch that is passed on and is the symbolic hearth - a place of gathering. A reflecting pool acts as a connection between the hutongs and the Fayuan Temple, and an adaptable garden with greenery growing from movable and adaptable vessels allows for multi-use. The memorial becomes a space where a community can gather beneath tree canopies nurtured by and for multiple concessions.
Commercial Block
Koi Encounter/Water Feature
Childcare Center
Generational Collective
Elderly Care Center
Xuanwu Memorial Garden
Garden of Adaptation
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embl
osso
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The Sound of the Lotus TrioBeijing, China
ARC 406: Interdisciplinary Design StudioCollaborative EffortIrma Ramirez