undergraduate portfolio
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Selected Undergraduate ProjectsTRANSCRIPT
620 Auburn AvenueSwedesboro, NJ 08085
Belinda DaiseyPhiladelphia University
College of Architecture andthe Built Environment
Undergraduate Portfolio
Selected Works
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C_ABE Studios| Design IX |
Exploring Europe| Design VII |
Philadelphia Media Center| Design VI |
Mt. Airy Center for the Arts| Design V |
IIllumination Installation| Design I |
Stewardson Competition| Design X |
01A prototypical studio that can be randomized to allow interaction
amongst architecture, interior design, and landscape students, providing a collaborative and informative space.
C_ABE Studios
Design IXCollaborative Studio
Instructor Edgar Stach
Mass of Studio Spaces appear to float above the ground while the main level is encased entirely by glass.
Lecture Hall along with other public spaces form an open floor plan on the main level.
Sunken Gardens provide natural sunlight to subterranean program spaces.
Multi-level Terraces gradually step down with the existing landscape and create exterior gathering areas.
Landscape Studies:
Conceptual Development: | From Solid to Segments |
Studios are a singular form and a separate entity from the other program.
Landscape becomes terraces creating separate green spaces.
Light Wells slice through the studio mass allowing light to penetrate to lower programs.
Catwalks connect the studios and act as flex spaces and pin up areas.
Studio Floor One
Ground Floor
Solar Studies:
Winter Solstice
Spring Equinox
Summer Solstice
Fall Equinox
Thin Film PV Panels
Intensive Green Roof
Frosted Glass
Triple Pane Glass
Crystalline PV Panels
Custom J-Hook
Steel Tube Structure
Sun Shading System attaches to the south-west facing exterior facade.
HVAC Systems travel vertically through shafts in both directions to provide efficient air circulation.
Ergonomics:
Reclining
Sitting
Standing
02Different sources of media converge
together in various spaces where people in society can coexist and learn
from one another.
Philadelphia Media Center
Design VIUrban Condition StudioInstructor Spence Kass
Programmatic Diagrams: | Overlapping Spaces |
Various programs
overlap one another creating connections between different sources of media.
Balconies extended past boundaries creating voids in the solid parallel walls.
Information could be
shared visually and audibly depending on each location.
Programs can be
linked visually, enhancing the learning process.
Organizational Structure: | Parallel Wall System |
A parallel wall system dictates where the programmatic spaces are placed.
Each program can remain
compartimentalized or the wall could contain voids expanding the program into the next slot.
The walls will take
on a new interior facade each time a program extends.
Unique Interior Facades
Structural Glass Wall System
Multi-compartment Program
Central Atrium Circulation
03Connecting the community by wrapping central circulation to create a communal
performance space showcasing the historic and forgotten ruin.
Mt. Airy Center for the Arts
Design VMixed Medium Studio
Instructor Brian Johnston
Building Form: | Wrapping |
Wrapping program around the ruin drew focus to it and added significance to the old structure.
Circulation paths allowed for interaction amongst the existing site and visitors.
The ruin became a background to
the performance stage located at the center of the circulation and terraced hardscape.
Existing Two-Storey Ruin
Central stone pit to capture any water run off from hardscape
Glazed walkway that connects each programmatic building and allows views to performance courtyard
Public program applied to inside space of the ruin to encourage interaction
Dance students perform on central platform to showcase their talents
Studios lifted off main level to retain the views of the rest of the site
04A single module that can be mass
produced to create an entirely unique system each time.
Illumination Installation
Design I Collaborative ProjectInstructor Jason Cole
30 feet long
Convex Module Concave Module
20 feet wide
The exploration of Europe during the fall semester of 2011 encouraged the process of sketching and
photograph compositions.
The different cities that were traveled to included Rome, Barcelona, Todi, and Assisi.
Exploring Europe05Design VII
Study Abroad ProgramInstructor Davide Vitale
A monastery designed to bring wellness to the spirit and express the ideas of togetherness, prayer, and
solidarity with nature.
Stewardson Competition06Design X
Ten Day CompetitionInstructor Chris Harnish
Belinda Daisey | Resume | 620 Auburn Avenue, Swedesboro, NJ 08085 | 856.649.4586 | [email protected]
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITYPhiladelphia, PA
Bachelor of ArchitectureGraduation: May 2013, GPA 3.4
Minor in Photography
UNIV. OF ARKANSAS ROME CENTERRome, Italy
Study Abroad ProgramFall 2011
Objective Education SkillsTo obtain an entry level job position with an architecture firm specializing in civic or
commercial design
SOFTWAREAdobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD, Google SketchUp,
Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Word
ABILITIESTechnical Drawing, Site Planning, Project
Presentation, 3D Modeling, Sketching, Rendering, Digital Photography, 35mm Film
LANGUAGESItalian
advanced in reading, writing, and speaking
ExperiencePHILADELPHIA UNIV. COLLEGE OF
ARCHITECTURE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT | January 2013 - Present
Technical ResearcherDigitally replicated details and drawings
designed by Renzo Piano. Edited pre-existing replicas and visually corrected the presentation
and execution of the details.
PHILADELPHIA UNIV. OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS | August 2012 - Present
AmbassadorOrganized files to maintain correct statistics
about current and prospective students. Performed daily secretarial tasks in order to
provide quick and accurate responses. Guided potential students and families on campus
tours with the outcome of a more educated audience.
MICHAEL ALBANY PHOTOGRAPHYMt. Airy, Pennsylvania | June - August 2012
InternAided in editing and selecting photographs
to produce high quality images for clientele. Handled light set up for photoshoots obtaining
optimum lighting for various scenarios. Assisted in marketing generating higher
customer interest.
Awards/ActivitiesHONORS PROGRAM
2008 - Present
“GREEN, URBAN, GLOCAL” EXHIBITION at Center for Architecture
February 2013
ACADEMY OF MUSIC SET DESIGN TEAMfor Annual PhilaU Fashion Show
2013
AUTODESK GREEN BUILDING CERTIFIED2012
DEAN’S LIST2011-2012
MEMBER, DESIGNBLENDZ2011-2012
MEMBER, HABITAT FORHUMANITY CHAPTER
Spring 2011
ReferencesEDGAR STACH
MICHAEL [email protected]
610.476.0862
SPENCE [email protected]
