High School Circulation

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Junior High School

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Siobhan Rockcastle, Lisa Pauli, Joseph Nunez, Tiffany Chu, Lisa Hedstrom, and Julianna Sassaman

Channels for Learning splits the site in two halves and stiches it back together around shared central programs. The duality of the scheme revolves around an elevated central core and strategic views out over the flood zones on either side. Junior and high school campus are kept seperate, but given access to one another through shared common spaces and circulation. Environmental considerations drive the orientation of the ridge, allowing air circulation through the classrooms and diffuse daylighting through north-facing roof skylights.

Seasonal Wind Strategy

Covered Public Space and Public Corridor

Campuses and Circulation

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North Wall:The North walls on both the K-8 and high school classrooms are designed to prioritize accoustic separation. Like the east and south walls, they are constructed from CMU bloc. They are further insulated with storage: exterior lockers for the high schoolers and interior cubbies for the K-8 students.

West Wall:The west walls optimize views toward the land-scape and allow for ventilation control through the operable louver wall system. The louvers mitigate the intensity of the sun and provide a transitional light space between the exterior and interior. They can be closed to further control sound and extreme weather conditions.

South Wall:The southern walls are constructed of hollow core block laid on their sides. This provides hints of views to the ex-terior while allowing the southern breeze to enter the classroom.

Retaining Wall:Throughout the campus, gabion walls, or metal cages backed with rocks, retain the stepped earth to con-trol flood lines. The walls are detailed with inlaid wood slats, creating an ex-terior seating area.

East Wall:The east wall is constructed of CMU block and permits the bouyancy flow through the class-room. The upper window, controlled by a louver, lets air escape while the lower wall provides a backdrop for pinup space and class materials.

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naturally-shading trellis

operable louver wall

precast concrete pavers, slotted for ventilation and drainage

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interior storage + whiteboard

seating + play area

interior cubbies + whiteboard

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cistern collection tanks

croc washing station

grey water drains to flood plain

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ROOF AREAS for COLLECTIONHigh School 896 m2Elem School 760 m2

TOTAL VOLUME H20 COLLECTABLE 2474 m3

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CFD WITH HEAT TRANSFER:roof surface temperature: 32 Cclassroom temperature 28 Cclassroom heat: 30 students (*50W each) = 1500 W

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Classrooms below showing wind velocity vectors cut through horizontal sections at ground level, 1m, and 5m, plan view

HoneyComb is an exploratory exercise ulizing com-puaonal methods to formulate design interaons for a honeycomb canopy. The exercise experiments with mathemacal and parimetric studies to gener-ate honeycomb hexagonal composions applicable to roof or wall design. The exercise explored form nding methods and the exibility to alter them through a series of applicaons inluding: Rhino, Grasshopper Plugin, 3ds Max, & Revit

HoneyComb Canopy Exploration

Joseph Nunez 4.553 Workshop in Computation Prof. Dennis Shelden Grid Points - Regular

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Grid Points - Shifted

Resulting Voronoi Diagram

GrassHopper Voronoi Definition/Tree

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Application GH Voronoi Diagram - Point Plots

Floorplan Application/Reference

Grid Points - Scripted Random#1

Resulting Voronoi Diagram

Grid Points - Scripted Random#2

Resulting Voronoi Diagram

Grid Points - Scripted Random#3

Resulting Voronoi Diagram

Drive-In and Park MOS M.Meredith, H.Sample, M.Faciejew, S.Gertner, R.Ludwig, W.Macfarlane

Restaurant and Event Space CeilingBarkow Leibinger Architects Frank Barkow & Regine Leibinger

Emanuele II (Milano) Santee Alley (Los Angeles) UNCC (North Carolina) The Grove (Los Angeles) Paseo Colorado (Pasadena)

Applications of this HoneyComb Canopy is inspired by public spaces utilizing galleria and arcade systems.

As an exploratory exercise the grasshopper voronoi definition could be matched to structural load barring members in order to start considering the definition of spaces and their function. Additionally, applying the definition to a portion of the Watercube elevations allowed for the recreation of the pattern on the facade.

Rhino Grasshopper + Voronoi

Voronoi Pattern Background

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Boom. 3ds Max was used to generate a series of dierent honeycomb structures. The derivaon process using 3ds Max involved more manual manipulaon than actual parametric manipulaon. As a result revising the shape of the canopy for structural purpose involved a greater amount of me to adjust. Using 3ds Maxs interface and funons did allow for the canopys component parts, such as thickness, depth, and diameter of opening, to be easily manipulated though.

Right. Using AutoDesk Revit allowed for one cell to be designed in detail then later applied to a canopy composi-on. Manipulaon and revision using AutoDesk Revit was more ecient because alteraon of the canopy involved solely applying changes to one cell; the remaining cells of the structure were appropriated revised because of the parametric capabilies of Revit.

creditsGiulia Nardi - ITJoseph Nunez - USAVictoria Lee - USAMarcello Licitra - ITFabio Vignolo - IT

22-28 March 2009

prof. Alex Fubini arch. Lorena Alessio arch. Daniela Ciaffiarch. Giulia Ba

prof. Shun Kanda

Urban and Architectural International Workshop

Il nome Canelli deriva dalla parola latina canula, un tipo di pianta che cresce lungo le sponde del torrente Belbo. Oggi, purtroppo, il torrente non intrattiene praticamente nessuna relazione con la citt che attra versa e con le vite ei suoi abitanti, da cui dimenticato e abbandonato.Il nostro progetto propone di reinte-grare il Belbo nella configurazione cittadina attraverso la riconfigurazione del corso del torrente, effettuata mediante un sistema di cascate; l'intervento comporta anche una rior-ganizzazione delle rive del torrente in modo da permetterne l'accessibilit da parte del pubblico.Attraverso il controllo del flusso d'acqua e la riappropriazione del terreno attualmente inutilizzato, il torrente Belbo sar in grado di svolgere le funzioni di aggregatore sociale e di tessuto connettivo tra le diverse parti che si troveranno sul suo orso: una zona dedicata all'orticultura ed alla preser-vazione dell'habitat naturale, una dedi-cata ad attivit culturali ed una dedi-cata a quelle sportive.

The name Canelli comes from the Latin word canula, a type of plant that grows along Torrente Belbo. Today, however, Belbo has almost no relationship to the town and the residents lives, forgotten and underutilized. We propose to re-integrate Belbo back into the town by shaping the water through a cascad-ing system, re-landscaping the embankments for public use, and intro-ducing new ways to cross the Torrente. By controlling the water and reclaiming the currently neglected lands, Torrente Belbo will become a social aggregation infrastructure that connects three sec-tions of public spaces in Canelli: recre-ation, culture, and urban horticulture with natural surroundings for indig-enous animals and plants.

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creditsGiulia Nardi - ITJoseph Nunez - USAVictoria Lee - USAMarcello Licitra - ITFabio Vignolo - IT

22-28 March 2009

prof. Alex Fubini arch. Lorena Alessio arch. Daniela Ciaffiarch. Giulia Ba

prof. Shun Kanda

Urban and Architectural International Workshop

Invece che essere attraver-sato dall'alto e quindi da lon-tano, il nuovo Belbo potr essere vissuto da vicino. Le tre sezioni in cui il corso cit-tadino del fiume sar diviso saranno connesse attraverso un sistema di passerelle, rampe e terrazze che per-metteranno l'accesso all'ambiente naurale del fiume. Gli edifici ed i terreni abbandonati e le infrastrut-ture esistenti saranno riuti-lizzati in modo creativo. Sar cos possibile reintrodurre il torrente nella vita degli abi-tanti dellla citt.

Instead of just crossing the Belbo passively via a bridge, the new Belbo can be experi-enced up-close. The three themed public spaces are connected through pathways, terraces, and ramps that bring one down to the water and the embankment habi-tats. Existing buildings, cur-rent voids, and infrastructure will be reused. Belbo is in this way re-introduced and given back to the people in Canelli.

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ACTIVE SPACE - GANCIA BY NIGHT CREATES SOCIALI INTERATCTION

REFURBISHED OPPORTUNITIES - GANCIA FACTORY INTO MULIT-FUNCTIONAL, FLEXIBLE SPACESLONGITUDINAL SECTION

BUILDING REUSE - TO PRIVATE SPACE FOR PUBLIC USESPACE RESTORATION - BACK TO FRONT

RECREATIONAL AMENITIES - NEW ACTIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH BELBO

LAYERED CIRCULATION - GREENWAY SPACE AND WATER ADJACENY

FLUID_SCAPE

Site_lincoln heights_los angeles, ca

Square Footage_122,800 S.F.

Thesis Project_Spring 2008

Thesis Advisor Nick Roberts, AIA

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1: Similarly to the behavior cells undergo during osmosis, Hypotonic Living describes a process of extraction and movement of elements within its environment. In contrast to the osmosis condition of plasmolysis, deplasmolysis cells in a hypotonic solution involves water being absorbed by the cell. Therefore, the title Hypotonic Living describes the collection of water from different sources by a central or group of nodes. Furthermore, it is also defined by the implemented methods of filtration and purification. The characteristics of Hypotonic Living, absorption and refinement, produce a product of reusability that suggests utilization of sustainable techniques and water managment methods which ultimately, begins to challenge conventional design strategies.

Hypotonic Living is a recombinant model proposing radical strategies for combining spaces for living with spaces for water processing in order to address Southern Californias increasing poplulation and scarcity of water.

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In response to Southern Californias water crisiswater crisis and projected population increase, this project is a proposal for a hybrid fusion between a wastewater treatment facility and high density housing. A public green space and garden are two other components helping to blend the line between the industrial and living. These programs are all connected by a fluid walkway that curves and cuts through the site. Influenced by the surrounding context, this walkway mimics the natural and man-made paths of rivers, freeways, and rail lines. Collectively, the project emphasizes on sustainable strategies including water treatment, natural light exposure, cross ventilation, and passive heating and cooling. Furthermore, the project aims to reenergize the community by actively mixing a range of different age groups. Therefore, the project can be identified as a calibrated system comprised of both sustainable practice and moments of resident interactions. The project is a celebration of water and the systematicsystematic techniquestechniques of filtering elements, tectonic manipulation, and contextual translation and connection.

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Site_multi-adaptable

Square Footage_1 Person Capacity

Mini Studio_Digital Fabrication

Design Team_Biayna Boghosian, Joel Cota,

Joseph Nunez, Jason Prado

Professor David Freeland

The main objective of this project was to create a comfortable unit for one occupant by utilizing both digital techniques and fabrication tools.

Boundaries were determined by measurements of the human body to minimize the scale of the project. Studying body movements have led to

proposals of a flexible structure that could conform to both site and the occupant. The

sleeping positions can also be used to define levels of comfort of the structure. A combination of

strategies were incorporated to create a free flowing yet structured netting surface. Firstly, by looking at the caterpillar web we

were able to extract a natural complexity capable of sustaining the inhabitant within. Secondly, this investigation was reinterpretted into appliactions such as: Autodesk Maya and Rhino where scripting and algorithms became the primary design method. Lastly, the diagrams produced allowed for an understanding of critical

stress areas and points which utimately allowed for experimentation and construction of the caterpillar tent.

Mini-Gugg was a project and exercise in which we explored the modeling, rendering, and animation tools of the software Autodesk Maya. This was also an opportunity to begin exploring the different strategies and methods for designing spaces, forms, and architecture without being restricted to conventional design processes. Mini-Gugg is a site adaptable work station readily available for school campuses, offices, and construction sites offering an office space, kitchenette, and restroom. The essence of this space was developed through space distortions and pushing and pulling of control points within Maya. This method allowed for programs to have specific relationships: tucking, wrapping, or elongating. Enviromental qualities of light and ventilation were proposed through transparent ribbons and perforated panels.

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Square Footage_180 S.F.

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AISC 7th ANNUAL STEEL DESIGN COMPETITION. This proposition for the Museum of Steel Competition recognizes steel as a material that is flexible, while still having its rigid characteristics. In both epic and detail scale, steel bends and wraps in celebration of its versatility, mimicking a ribbons reaction to the will of subtle external forces. Unlike the piece of fabric, steel is not a passive reactor, it still maintains stability in gestural bending and wrapping form.

Site_carrie furnace_rankin,pa

Square Footage_76,875 S.F.

Studio 3B_Structures, Systems,

Space and Form

Professor Mark Owen

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From the idea of the ribbon came the development of a dynamic flowing structure and from the ribbon came the evolution of a flexible wall system that functions both as vertical enclosure and seating surfaces. The ribbon walls subtly conforms its vertical surface to the primary structural elements, a contact at which steel is no longer straight and rigid but arched and fluid.

Site_the pines_angeles national forest

Square Footage_1700 S.F.

Studio 3B_Structure, Systems,

Space and Form

Professor Mark Owen

The focus of this project was directed by the exploration of circulation patterns weaving in and out of the structure. Initial designs for the project were introduced by site observations such as natural views, water drainage and access into the site. These observations lent the way for the conceptual idea of overlapping programs, spaces, and circulation paths. The entire facility is located at the south end of the site; which causes it to act as a barrier or cover. The views beyond the facility are experienced by engaging into the circulatory paths of the station. Additionally, there is a separation of visitor and automobile which stimulates the connection of man and nature. The proposed materials of concrete, steel, and wood are intended to evoke the idea that the structure is more like its surrounding; imitating objects like

boulders and rocks.

Component Detail

Material and Methods

Professor Nick Roberts AIA

In conjunction with an earlier project, Open Vessel, this investigation and study of materials and methods attempted to design a material detail that on one side demonstrated an understanding of materials and their exposure to natural elements, but on the other side emphasized program space, provided sufficient lighting, and incorporated methods of sustainability. The component and materials specific to Open Vessel were implemented into the design in order to provide a calm relaxing environment for reading and resting. These materials further provide structure and rain water drainage through the steel tubes that follow the architectures curved wall. Open Vessel was designed as an open air simple activity area, so the materials used would ultimately have to withstand the wear and exposure to natural elements. Concrete and steel were chosen as primary structural material for their durability and strength to both loads and weather. Plywood was chosen as the secondary structure but also acts as the skin. By reusing the plywood from the concrete forms, it was hoped that cost could be cut down and less construction waste would be produced.

Designed + Constructed_woodbury university

Joseph Nunez + Tony Gil

Open Studio_Architecture and Sustainability

Summer 2006

Professors Peter and Hadley Arnold

During this open studio we had the opportunity to apply architecture and sustainability in a water scarce environment: the deserts across southwest United States. My partner and I were given the challenge of designing a device that would provide light to our camp site at night. Our design was inspired by the method of obtaining light and amplifying it to produce a lantern effect. The device works on a series of joints which allow the panels to be rotated individually; likewise the bases also rotate to increase the flexibility of obtaining the correct angle for amplification. The amplification works similar to a flashlight or a parabola, light is collected by the adjusted panels then directed towards an area. With a campfire as the primary light source we were able to provide enough light to our site in order to do simple activi-ties. In addition to providing light the Lanterns also functioned as cots. With simple adjustments our 2

x 6 panels became our cots and the bases became our A-frame to keep us off the ground.

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Site_echo park_los angeles,ca

Urban Frame

Square Footage_6050 S.F.

Studio 3A_House and Houisng

Professor Ines Gomez-Chessum

The proposed site is an opportunity to reexamine how individuals occupy, live, and occupy an urban atmosphere. The project deals with the fusion between residential units and commer-cial programs which ultimately defines Echo Park and its neighboring communities. This community is defined by its history, activity, and diversity of culture. The site is located at the intersection of much traffic provided by vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclist. My initial response was that these activities and communal norms should be further recognized by more than just those from the local neighborhood. Echo Park is consistently being developed, so to put emphasis on the community the project focuses on promoting the idea of exploring and penetrating into a site that would otherwise be a closed off private property. The idea of penetrating a residential site further exposes the trend of intelligent green prototype design. I believe it is important to focus on accessing a space because with the initial act of exploring comes engagement and appreciation of design, culture, and social conditions. Furthermore, the act of penetration evokes and creates a longer lasting impression of the space. The scheme is introduced into the design as an initial approach to identifying circulation and then manipulating it accord-ing to the intent of probing through a space. Finally, the importance of this concept is its potential adaptability into greater scaled environments. Essentially, when communities and cities begin to expand space becomes scarce, and more difficult to distribute. By combining the qualities of city living (accessibility, populating, variety) spaces can efficiently be reused and adapted for specific and multiple functions.

The design strategies taken towards this duplex project were established by fusing four main variables: the rectangular site, the integration of sustainable and adaptable systems and most importantly the occupants. The primary programs for this duplex include spaces for everyday actions of living, working, playing, studying, sleep-ing, washing, and eating. The organizational method for these spaces was arranged in such a way that they adhered to the guiding principles and strived to accommodate the families needs and physical abilities to move within the units. The architectural form was arrived through the idea of a reciprocal relationship; that is, if one space is short and wide the other would then inversely be tall and narrow. This way of thinking was generated by the need to provide easy accessibility into and throughout the first unit, by designing the plan so that the floor-plane remained at one elevation, thus minimizing the need for stairs and floor-plane changes. Having defined the conditions for one unit the second would then take on the inverse framework. When blended together in a stacked architectural form the design attempts to interlock units so that systems, planes, and volumes support and

balance each other.

The project uses ideas of inverse relationships to satisfy, connect, and simplify the occupants ability

to move within the units.

Site_coastal region_southern california

Transposed Housing

Square Footage_2500 S.F.

Studio 3A_House and Houisng

Professor Ines Gomez-Chessum

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Site_civic center_los angeles,ca

Square Footage_13000 S.F.

Studio 2B_Site Orders

Professor Robert Kerr

The goal for this project was to test and explore strategic organizations that incorporate landscape and architecture. The initial conceptual idea for this museum began with the simple material connection of overlapping. Every material requires some method of connection and this connection is usually thought of in a small scale, where as the archi-tecture is thought of at a large scale. Essentially, the architecture for this project was derived by considering small scale components and expanding them to a large scale. Like wood joinery, spaces for the museum interlock, overlap, and butt up with each other. The entrance in the museum begins with a threshold, an isolation of the urban context, and then introduces a gathering space and various routes in the museum. These routes over-lap each other and expose multiple levels of the museum which creates different layers of

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The Howe House(1925) intervention is mainly concerned with connecting the residence and the lower private spaces with the landscape by designing a radiated balcony at the east corner of the residence. Additionally the balcony is fused with a lower hardscape terrace which includes a hearth for relaxing or socializing.

Site_silver lake_los angeles,ca

Architect_R.M. Schindler

Intervention Design _J.Nunez

Square Footage_500 S.F.

Studio 3A_House and Houisng

Professor Ines Gomez-Chessum

Site_woodbury university_burbank, ca

Square Footage_2800 S.F.

Studio 2A_Program and Space

Professor Mark Owen

Open Vessel was a project designed to stimulate activity and use of Woodbury Universitys library. The original site was boxed in away from the schools major axis of circulation which created issues of accessibility and use. This issue would later be resolved by relocating the hallway from the front to the back, thus making the Open Vessel actually open. The project site was relatively narrow so to create the illusion of a more spacious reading and resting space the form of the project was curved. This curvature also helped to control the amount of noise and distractions penetrating the space. The curved walls helped to decrease the noise and distraction levels, but to further eliminate distractions the space within was carved into the earth. Open Vessel lastly provides a viewing ledge which protrudes outside the librarys constriction. This

ledge/walkway in addition provides the covering for the reading space.

Site_Atop a Cliff

Studio 1B_Natural Tendencies

Professor Paola Bassett

Ameliorate High Rise is a tower that can both be seen for its activity, beauty, and origin. The remaining foundation of a previous structure that Ameliorate High Rise is built on top of is able to explain the towers language and design derivation. This exposed foundation shows Ameliorates preservation and modernization of a once standing structure. The beauty of this rondured design incites the individual to further examine the towers structure and function. The already exist-ing foundation that serve to both support the structure and intro-duce the entrance. The individual begins to engage with the design when positioned into the pulley lift system that ascend upward through a series of different windows that slowly decrease in size. Once the top is reached the viewer is able to appreciate the panoramic vista of the vanishing ocean and then can begin to drive golf balls. The activity of driving golf balls on Ameliorate empha-sizes not only the view, but

the experience of golfing.

Mahogany + Birch Plywood

For _Jose and Gilma Nunez

When this table was being designed the underlying intention was to keep the majority of the surfaces open, yet still have compartments concealed enough to use as storage. Since the materials for this project were originally from recycled object (projects) the design and construction tended to follow but not be limited by the cuts, connec-tions, and groves of the material. Instead, these characteristics were fused with the intent of exposure to create a centrally balanced, winged wrapped, open coffee table. The wing wrapping (a) was designed for both stability and storage. Like the wings, the central compartments (the spine) provides storage and stability. Because of its thickness the spine essentially provides a weighted center that then connects to the wrapping shelves. The table additionally includes a frosted acrylic pane, further emphasizing exposed spaces yet still concealing stored items.

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