In the beginner’s mindthere are many possibili es; in the experts mind there are few

Shunryu Shuzuki Roshi

design + project.

CONTENTS.

a 01. 1 smoa 01. 2 housing authority

b 02. 1 Chicago Tower 02. 2 Tampa Tower

c 03. 1 Eco City Tianjin China

+ 04. 1 Thinking + Making

+ 05. 1 Design Development

+ 06. 1 Architecture+Dance

+ 07. 1 Evolo Compe on

Sarasota Museum of Art + addi onThe following project is lo-cated in the Sarasota, Flo-irida area. Intended as an addi on to the exis ng Sarasota Highschool which was originally designed in the early 1920’s by a local Sarasota architect. The ob-jec ve was to consider the integrity of the exis ng shell while incorpora ng the new museum addi on with sensi vity. The museum would house contemporary works from local and inter-na onally known ar sts . The museum would exhibit pain ngs, sculptures, and installa ons for the local community crea ng a con-nec on to the already rich Sarasota art district with new work from both lead-ing and up and coming art-ists from around the world. The concept model to my right is a simple conceptual gesture that anchors the exis ng shell of the historic school leaving the facade to be viewed and not inhibited by the new interven on . 01. 1

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Sarasota Museum of Art + addi onSec on Detail view express-es the structural intent of the project. The open view to below from the second and third level terrace al-lows for natural light, and defi nes the conceptual and poe c rela onship between the exis ng (school) and the new museum. Through the use of materials and de-tailed connec ons the build-ing expresses a rich tectonic quality. According to the needs of the museum the use of light has been stra-tegically u lized to accomo-date both the needs of the gallery spaces and provid-ing the necessary views to the exterior connec ng the public realm with the inte-rior of the building. The le sec on view clearly defi nes the celebra on between the old and the new allowing a well lit and covered area for pedestrian circula on and transi on between indoor outdoor spaces crea ng an invi ng natural condi on.

Conceptual DiagramThe following diagram shows the axis point be-tween the exis ng massing (yellow), and the addi on (nectar), and the main en-trance (Gray) which acts as both separator and a media-tor between the two worlds. The solid massing of the ad-di on is posi oned perpen-dicular to the exis ng mass and projected outward hov-ering toward the exis ng street ac ng as an anchor gree ng you to the front en-trance of the museum

Objec veThe purpose of the screen is to fi lter light during the morning and before the sunset in contrary with noon. The punctures are placed and assorted to density, specifi cally limi ng complete permeability and allowing specifi c quan es of light throughout. Screen Study Diagram

Traveling GALLERYTwo gallery spaces that are simple volumetric voids pro-jected outside of the rigid skin framed shell that hous-es traveling exhibits. They are located on the west corner and the east facade. Visually and programa cally placed an connected for public view from street and from main public entrance

east GALLERY

Sarasota Museum of Art + addi onThe photomontage assumes the richness and quality of space surrounding the ex-terior por on of the pro-gramed public areas . The ground condi on contains refl ec ve pools in sequence with a series of terraced steps, leading the public to experience the earthly qual-ity of the exterior cladding of the buildings facade. The paths are well defi ned and reveal themselves as subtle gestures invi ng the pedes-trian walking along the main vehicular path from either direc on. The overhang facing US41 provides both relief and shade necessary for the Florida climate. Fac-ing west and hinged on the corner of the site it provides a public space for gather-ing before a major exhibit or simply a place to rest for people passing by.

Pinellas County Elder Housing + CommunityThe purpose of this project was to provide housing for returning wounded veter-ans. Main goal was to acco-modate approximately 240 housing units while relocat-ing exis ng offi ces on the site with a 20,000 square feet facility.

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Pinellas County Elder Housing + CommunityUnit type Study

The following modular dia-gram shows the interlock-ing nature of the block unit types as they are assembled and systema cally arranged to provide for convenience and effi ciency of space both condusive to the tropical cli-mate. The solid masses rep-resent the residen al units as conditoned spaces. The inter-locking nature of the mudules a ach and link with specifi c voids that account for outdoor public space

sec on / UNIT TYPEThe following L shape con-fi gura on is taking advantage of possible square footage, while crea ng double high living spaces for the resi-dence. Each mudule sets in place and repeats itself for effi ciency. High ceilings are also necessary when design-ing spaces in humid climates.

Pinellas County El-der Housing + Commu-nityLiving

The building type and modular rela onship created in between each unit type, allows for healthy interac on among the residents. With the inclusion of the courtyard spaces, the complex gives a more engaged communal sen-sibility to the occupants making for a much richer public environment. The interlocking nature of the units and the inten- onal manipula on of

voids, create an outdoor space that is both pas-sive in design and very considerate to fl orida cli-mate.

Chicago Commercial +Residen al TowerLocated near downtown Chi-cago the site has a direct view of both Lake Michigan, and the Chicago River. The pro-gram objec ve was to design a mul -use tower with sky-courts, while taking into con-sidera on the orienta on of the site and the tradi ons and culture of the local community and area.

Site

Conceptual collage

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Chicago / Commercial +Residen al Tower

conceptual model

The two study models to the le are conceptual itera ons generated from 2- dimension-al collage study representa on in 3 dimensional form. The idea was to take the layered forms abstractly collage them through fi gureground and rep-resent them in raw physical form. The process developed two extruded idea models that are theore cal represen-ta ons of the grid city layout. combined with linear systems, layered montage images, and space and order studies. The models took shape in crea ng a rich visual tower as a system that speaks the language of structure, spa allity, and form.

tower + Skycourts

structural model

The skycourts act as a buff er between neighborhoods to link the public open spaces with each type module. Each skycourt varies based on func- on and size. The sepera on

between the unit tyes al-lows for a very passive design scheme. Air fl ow and circula- on of breeze will allow for

cooling during the aggressive summer sun. Natural ven la- on could also be considered

as the buildings core is opened and permeable with each unit a achement at a distance from one another.

Ver cal Circula on Structure

Skycourts Unit Types

Overall

TEAR + SKYCOURTS

Sec on Diagram

The sec on drawing diagram to the right expresses the rela- ve rela onship between the

tears and the skycourt inter-ven ons. tear 1-5 represent the hierarchical rela onship between ground and sky based upon occupancy and monetary wealth. Within Tear 1 resides the commercial realm where the urban edge exist, connect-ing the local community to the residen al tower. Both tears 2 and 3 are residen al neigh-borhoods containing the mid-to high rise level residen al units. Tears 4-5 are exclusive residen al penthouse suites with advantageous views with prime visceral loca on.

TAMPA / Commercial +Residen al Tower

project objec ve

Located near the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa, the site is in need of a new and progressive mul -use tower. The design would encorporate inova on and bring together elements of urban philosophy through the design of a ver- cal tower. Taking into con-

sidera on the fundamental elements learned from the previous design scheme in Chi-cago, the Tampa tower would be approached with a sensi- ve eye looking at the local

context of the downtown area and res tching the desperate-ly needed urban fabric with a new edge condi on that con-nects the local community.

The Tampa area in recent years is striving to be er the city fabric by making a more pedestrian friendly urban en-vironment. With the recently developed Kyle Park, and new Museum of Contemporary arts which runs parallel to the Hillsborough River, the city has seen a signifi cant shi in com-munity awareness and involve-ment in the downtown area. The weekly events that spark local sprawl in the downtown district has sparked a need for a residen al mul -use tower that will serve as a func onal ver cal urban neighborhood that accommodates the de-sires of the business district.

Concept Model of Tower

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Massing + Site Model

The massing model shows the exact loca on of site rela ve to surrounding context. The Hill-sborough River, Kyle Park, and the Museum are all very impor-tant condi ons that exist on site to e together the much need-ed pedestrian culture.

connec ng + Hillsborough River

The Hillsborough River brings life to the local area. Located a block from the site the river is a fundamental public body of water that is u lized by local community and the University of Tampa. The river becomes ac ve with younger crowds as a recrea onal hub for kayak-ers, boaters, and sunbathers.

The Silhoue eThe design will stand out above the other building types. It will visually connect the tower to the river and situate itself above the other buildings as a symbol of urban progressive thinking and green ini a ve.

Collage

The collage is a theo-re cal representa- on of fi gure ground

rela onship of Tam-pa city grid. Used purely as a generator of ideas, the concep-tual drawing is inter-pre ve and explor-atory in nature

Tectonic Study Model of Tower

Commercial

Residen al

TAMPA / Commercial +Residen al Tower

sec on studyThe following sec on diagrams are informa ve of the Unit + Public space rela onship. Each unit type is dis nctly diff erent and locates themselves stra-tegically along the structural spine. With the open spaces between each tear the design becomes passive in nature and is sensi ve to the Florida cli-mate. The skycourts are each dis nct in themselves as they all serve a diff erent purpose based upon loca on within the tower. The main skycourt, located at the center of the tower will be a viewing space that also includes a green roof, park, and public swimming pool.

Tianjin / Urban Design+CHINA

Pathological -Geomorphology

The Tianjin area is located a couple hours outside of Bei-jing. The area use to be a rich prospering agricutural farm-ing community with a thriving economy. Due to mass indus-trializa on and big construc- on. In recent years the land

has suff ered and has slowly developed into a poorly germi-nated city by bad planning and evident sprawl. With the com-bina on of poor public trans-porta on, and non-pedestri-an friendly city planning. The people and economy of Tianjin have payed the price. Due to the lack of natural agriculture in the area, the city currently struggles with polluted waters and polluted air.Team3. Zinnia Villamor+Sean Smith+Juan Felipe Sanchez

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Street View Urban Edge

ECO + city

SIte Loca on + CHINA

Pathological -Geomorphology

The plan diagram to my le is describing the lo-ca on of density that will be considered when incorpora ng the new Mega-City blocks. The ty-pology fi gure-ground above shows the building type rela onships crea ng open courtyards that will be used for public parks and agriculture. The strategy is to use as much natural condi ons that exist without compromising the integrity of the city fabric and the culture of Tianjin

MEGA+ blocksec on ground view

Zoning + GREEN BELT Pathological -Geomorphology

By incorpor ng specifi c green networks such as Waterway stops, linear parks, set zoning for agriculture, and food cul va on, along with the introduc on of natural green superhighways, the process of revitalizing the currently polluted river systems will slowley make signifi cant changes to the surrounding context, people, and cultures of Tianjin. The model to the right of this page is showing the pedestrian edge condi- ons considered for local foot traffi c. The

building type treats the ground with a tear eff ect of low level buildings housing com-mercial program while u lizing the green roofs for water collec on and irriga on sup-ply for the local community.

MEGA + complex Pathological -Geomorphology

The newly envisioned MEGA + complex has a vision for a major urban place making project de-signed to encourage resi-dents of the area back to the center of Tianjin, Chi-na. The MEGA+complex is designed to reverse the sort of decentraliza on in the city due to current condi ons. The design solu on includes adapted passive strategies, densi-ty, green walks, with roof canopies, crea ng solid and sustainable architec-ture in what was a poorly developed city. This is a truly unique approach that takes into consid-era on many diff erent ideologies with respect to the human popula on and while preserving the surrounding natural ele-ments

MEGA + complex central markets

MEGA + complex THE RIVER + WALK

Local Tianjin residence are occupying the river walk as it meanders through the city capturing invi ng views from the green park. As the city successfully de-velops, it becomes a self sustaining example of the quality of life in Tianjin, the city of the future. The circula on paths that sur-round the water ways are natural fi lters that collect and protect the natural river system from further contamina on

Thinking+MakingThe processes of under-standing both the corre-la on between fi lm, and architecture. The beauty that beholds itself through the poe cs of cinemento-graph, art, and architec-ture. This studio based design class was a won-derfully expressive study of the moments we cap-ture during the process of thinking and making.

Re-Construc onThe maping sequence abstracted study of a Danish fi lm directed by Christoff er Boe (2003)

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Thinking+CopenhagenThe following study mod-els are abstracted inter-preta ons of both site and context infl uenced by the city layout of Copenhagen, Denmark. To the right the image is a photomontage layered study of the natu-rally defi ning infl uen al lines that exist in the city grid. To the le the physi-cal assemblage is a matrix based design scheme de-veloped through a rigor-ous analysis of the site.

the FINAL MODEL

Thinking + Making

Light study of the spaces developed from the fi -nal model. It is clear that there is an order and or-gniza on of the systems arranged in accordance with the idea of place and place making.

design+DEVELOPMENTThe museum of modern art was designed during the fall semes-ter of advanced design A studio. It was used to facilitate the nec-essary scale and programma c func on and size for developing a detailed document for design development. The tectonic ex-plora on and structural innova- ons used for the studio project

were benefi cial for detailed anal-ysis and further augmenta on.

design+STRUCTURESteel grid frame and cast in place concrete plates were used for the structural membrane of the project. The wide fl ange ver -cal and horizontal beams were placed 20 foot along the length of the project to provide rigid-ity and structural integrity to the framework.

MOMENT RESISTING STEEL FRAME

HVAC + MECHANICAL SYSTEM

fi re+PROTECTIONThe main stand pipe was 6” in diameter and placed accordingly throughout the buildings envelope to provide the necessary code rquired fi re suppres-sion system and security.

main stand pipe 6”

electrical+SYSTEMThe main electrical system was integrated throughout providing the necessary power including hig voltage distribu on and all necessary loca ons for electri-cal closets and outlets based on code requirments.

HIGH VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION

ELECTRICAL CLOSET

Corner+DETAILThe glass mulion system uses glass fi ns as a means of support for maximum transparen-cy. These tall facades must suspend from the structure above with the glass panels fastened to the mullions by Pilkington Planer TM fi ngs. This means the combined weight of both the panels and the mullions is carried by the con-nec on at the head of each fi n.

architecture + DANCE

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fl ow+SPACE THE CONCEPT

A colabora ve project with the arts department, fo-cused on the human anat-omy, dance, and architec-ture. There is much to be learned from the human body as it relates to move-ment, structure, and po-e cs of the exterior shell and form of the human physique. The class was an explora on in model mak-ing, interpre ve dance, art, and architecture. The following image is an ex-pressive study of human propor on in rela onship to space organized about a linear system

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fabrica on+ MOVEMENT The digitally fabricated model below is a sequence model of a series of linear movements that were documented through photography in individual frames, comprising the following study model. The model extrapulates on each sequen al movements through the perfor-mance. Each fabricated unit represents an individual movement withn the act, crea ng a spa al condi on that can be occupied physically, and can relate to human body and scale.

furniture DESIGNCare of making

Care of Making Chair Furniture Design The hand cra ed chair is the result of a series of studies and move-ments that were documented through sketching the independent body postures. The chair extrapo-lates on each posture movements through the performance. The piece is fabricated with thin layers of ply-wood glued together, clamped to the mold holding the layers in the shape of the chair.Although this is a prototype, the design exceeded the expecta ons for usage and durability, it can hold up to 300 pounds and. the shape makes a truly comfortable piece of furniture and relates to the human body.

ProblemNamed the dir est place of the planet, to spend one day in Linfen is the same as smoking 3 packs of cigare es. Linfen deliver what any country of over 1 billion of people need, 1 ton of energy. A landscape of oil spewing a bunch of toxic chemicals into the air and poisoning the land and the water, there are no clouds just permanent toxic fumes hovering the city. Linfen is an industrial city with a popula on of 4.1 million people, situated in the center of the Shanxi province. The primary energy source of Shanxi area is coal, everyday thousands of trucks full of coal go between Linfen and the rest of china's ci es. U -lizing coal without pollu on is a global dilemma.

Solu on The tower is conceived as a ver cal extrusion. Twist-ing its way up is a response to the equatorial sun-path, receiving more direct sunlight towards the clad facade with the algae screen. The shape of the tower also responds to the prevailing winds, so the algae screen can feed on carbon dioxide and fi lter the air.The tower is a mul -use structure divided into three parts; residen al area, public area and in-dustrial area. The residen al area comprises a ver cal algae fi eld, residences, offi ces, health center, community spaces, four main sky refuge areas, and three skycourts. The public sec on of-fers plazas, parks, organic market, restaurants, retail commerce, boardwalks, riverwalks, bike lanes, transporta on rail sta on and parking. The industrial area includes labs, offi ces, mills to pro-cess the algae, boilers area, turbine room, clarifi -ca on area, dis lla on room, power distribu on room, storage space, dispatch garage, and parking.

Osmose Linfen, China

The residen al por on will house displace farmers. The farmers will maintain the the algae to the highest standard and al-gae will feed on the exsesive carbon diox-ide in the environment. Refuge areas will provide relaxa on and medita on spaces. Skycourts will provide for addi onal algae pools and ver cal farming. The public area will serve as a pedestrian connector between the residen al, the in-dustrial por on, and the urban fabric. Res-taurants and retail will benefi t from the pedestrian circula on happening at the plazas parks as well as the market, which will distribute all the goods coming from the residen al farming. The Industrial sec on will receive all the algae produced on the residen al por on through the algae duct system. Algae will pass through the plant dis lla on pro-cess to generate power back to the tower, for the sale of ethanol and other compo-nents. Ethanol trucks will be wai ng to be fi lled up and forward to other loca ons in demand for this source of energy.

Osmose

Standard tower condi on.more sun exposure on unwanted surfaces, pre-vailing winds confl ict with the structure

Twisted geometry based on pervaling wind forces and sun exposure.

Greater green exposure to the sun and the urban context. Ver cal farming and open skycourts

Overall context, ground condi on in rela on with the geometry of the structure

Carbondioxide + Algae = Ethanol