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STUDIO 01 PORTFOLIO

Project 1A01

Project 1B05

Project 209

Project 315

Project 417

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STUDIO 1 PROJECT 1A

Assignment:These elements (roof, floor, window, wall and door) will be transformed through, an iterative drawing/design process. This process will be document through a series of axonometric, plan and section drawings. These drawings should be descriptive of an operative technique that is used to produce them (i.e. subdivision, scaling, thickening, splitting, bifurication, etc). The target for these iterations will be to manipulate your element is such a way that it might more precisely meet a series of prescribed spatial iterations. Because the perception of these intentions is subjective your drawings, description and presentation of them should make the case for how well your process has enabled your element to meet these criteria.

Concept:A floor is transformed through an iterative process to more precisely meet the prescribed iterations of extension and threshold as defined below.Extension: The act of straightening or extending a limbThreshold: The starting point of an event, experience or adventure

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ITERATIONS

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FINAL CONCEPT

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STUDIO 1 PROJECT 1B

Assignment:Select one of the versions of your architectural element from Part 1. Your selection should be based on feed-back from your instructor, the success of the assembly as a composition and its ability to perform the functional requirements of the element.

Concept:A series of drawings explore the transformation from a floor to a wall with the spacial sensations of extension and threshold. Final design is based on the fundamental ideas behind PS1 Dunescape by SHoP Architects.

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Level 1

Level 2

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ELEVATION LEFTELEVATION

RIGHTELEVATION

PLAN VIEW

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RIGHTELEVATION

TRANSFORMATION

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STUDIO 1 PROJECT 2

Assignment: Student groups discuss the fundamental aspects of the given landscape and come to an understanding of an over-all vision of the site. Drawing and drafting is then used in translating the diverse knowledge developed from a site analysis into a comprehensive two-dimensional representation of site. Graphic strategies are utilized to explore the landscape as a complex, layered entity. This comprehensive site documentation is the basis for future project work.

Concept: Through the mapping of sound and color we were able to quantify the experience of a visit to Edworthy Park.

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Complete 360o views were photo-graphed in the morning, afternoon and evening to create color wheels. This process focused on dynamic and responsive aspects of color and the interaction between color and light in the park.  Vegetation and sun paths were revealed through this investigation.

COLOR MAPPING

Morning Afternoon

Evening

SOUND MAPPING

Combined Weekend Sound

Human Sound

Industrial Sound

Natural Sound

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With the use of a grid, qualitative and quantitative measurements were recorded to create a sound map. Distinct sounds were separated into industrial, human and natu-ral. This analysis indicated the dominant sounds at play in Edworthy Park. 

Combined Weekday SoundHuman Sound

Industrial Sound

Natural Sound

Combined Night Sound

Human Sound

Industrial Sound

Natural Sound

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STUDIO 1 PROJECT 3

Assignment: Creating a Place (for Reading). Each student chooses two of the Architectural Elements studied and explores the design of these elements as part of a design for a Place for Reading. In addition to the two Architectural Elements that form part of the Place for Reading, the student will also incorporate 3 natural elements found in the landscape site as part of the design.

Concept: Through the use of reflective surfaces and untreated wood the reading rooms read the landscape and blend in to the surroundings.

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CONCEPT DRAWINGS

SECTIONS

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DAY PERSPECTIVE

NIGHT PERSPECTIVE

When approaching the reading rooms in the day, they literally read and blend into the landscape through the use of patinated wood and glass. Looking out from inside the room the wood on each side is painted white to detract the eye and frame the view of the landscape out of the triangular window.

When approaching the reading rooms at night solar powered LED lights make the structure flow to help users find their way. Looking out from inside the room the white wood frames the glass reflection of the inside of the room.

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STUDIO 1 PROJECT 4

Assignment: Each student will explore the lessons learnt from the previous projects in a comprehensive final design. The program for the final project will be an Environmental Interpretive Centre. The Interpretive Centre, as a small public building, will feature space for interior and exterior gathering, and the related service spaces. The design opportunity that exists with this project is the capacity for the architecture to speak clearly of a broader eco-logical and landscape responsibility. Therefore, the site analysis, planning, and interpretation forms a critical knowledge base upon which future design work hinges.

Concept: Reflection, abstraction and interactivity allow users to situate themselves and experience the landscape of Edworthy Park in a new way every time they visit.

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CONCEPT DRAWINGS

STUDY MODELS

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SITE LOCATION

SITE PLAN

Located in the Southeast corner of Edworthy Park the site offers a unique contrast between natural and man made landscapes. The interpretive centre is designed to have a small footprint to minimize impact on the natural landscape.

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An interactive mirrored slat wall and roof on the west side of the building allows visitors interact with the architecture to interpret the landscape of the site in an abstracted way. Visitors can move the slats in different directions to create a multitude of shapes to project different views into the indoor and outdoor presentation spaces as well as create fluid barriers and openings. Depending on the shape, the wall projects a mosaic of natural landscape, architecture and the people in the space, allowing visitors to imagine a new relationship between themselves and their environment.

Slats made of maple and clad with reflective glazing on the east, west, top and bottom surfaces are connected via a threaded bolt joint in two slotted holes. This connection allows for rotary and linear movements and provides visitors with an opportunity to interact with the landscape through the architecture.

INTERACTIVE MIRRORED WALL

TECHTONICS

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RECEIVING SURFACE

A reflective surface sits inset on the white wall in the indoor presentation room. Depending on the shape of the interactive wall the receiving surface displays a new fragmented abstraction of the outside or inside landscape. The receiving surface is mounted to a motorized dowel and is tilted by users to achieve optimum effect.

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SECTIONS

FLOOR PLAN

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TECHTONIC MODEL STUDY MODELS

SITE & CONCEPT MODEL

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CONCLUSION

What did I learn?Aside from the technical abilities I worked hard to try to develop this semester I learned how subjective Architecture really is. Before starting school I thought I would learn the “secret formula” of how to design a good building but I realize now that it is more about finding what excites you about topic so you can find motivation to put in the time it takes to really explore it.

How do I think differently about Architecture?I thought this semester I would learn what architecture really is, but now I realize there is no collective definition and it has and will continue to change over time.

What excites me about Architecture?What excites me about architecture is the possibility to through design make people’s lives better and also to add to the discourse of what architecture is and can be.