sonya v shah design portfolio
Masters of Architecture Illinois Insititute of Technology Bachelor of Science in Architecture Texas Tech University
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BOUNDING SPACE FOLDING SPACE
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WASTED DIRECTION POETICS
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LIFE CYCLE OF A SCHOOL
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URBAN DESIGN THE NAKED STRIP
DESIGN BUILD NATURE STUDIO ARCH 1412 THE SANDBOX
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MEDIA EXPLORATION Exploring different mediums to create renders. Charcoal, watercolor, graphite, DIGITAL
BOUNDING SPACE FALL 2006
critic: brian t. rex
This segment of an introductory design studio began with analysing of ephemeral and imprecise relationships between events that occur in space and its physical form.Throughout the studio, cataloguing and diagramming developed and integrated the concept of bona-fide, fiat, and interstitial space.
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FOLDING SPACE FALL 2006
critic: brian t. rex
The second segment of an introductory studio began with a brief analysis of a university, given a specific site, and an exploration of the fundamental aspects of design such as hierarchy andcomposition. From there the application of site manipulation was conducted with the experimentation of folding paper. The final result turned an existing parking lot, between the administration building and student union, into a more pleasant community environment or a “Walking Campus.�
Inspired by Sophia Vyzoviti’s Folding Architecture, the application of folding paper to analyize the topographical aspects of public space, we developed the notion of applying the surface to the site. The site resides within a current existing parking lot which lies between the campus’ major axis ; between the student union building and the administration building. Using lines, planes, and volumes to project across the site, modifications were made to the design of the folds to articulate the context of the space. This not only allows a visual connection, but also pedestrian walkways , which is currently disolet in this conjested part of campus.
ADMISTRATION BUILDING
M A J O R A X I S EXISTING PARKING LOT
STUDENT UNION BUILDING
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volumes
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poles
material undulating surface planes
scale : 1“ = 20’
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critic: bennett neiman
A collaborative competition entry for a recycling center. Located on a brownfield site on the outskirts of Lubbock, The concept developed, integrates the 0’ 100’Texas. 300’ use of the playa lake system that exists through this west Texas county. The implementation of connecting waterways to a series of flitration systems through the recycling facility itself develops an experience of process and the interaction of the public. Group Members: Evan McCurdy and Mark Buchanan
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Urban Context-
Our site is located next to a large urban area composed of juxtaposed industrial, residential, and commercial units, in addition, the site was selected due to the economical appeal of its close proximity to the Santa Fe railroad, which would created and economically feasible means of transporting incoming and outgoing recycling materials via railroad spur.
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1. shared offices 2. private offices 3. security office 4. employee break room 5. employee balcony 6. employee restrooms
sorting: recycleables are divided into different catagories and get ready for the bailing process` processing: recycleables are compacted and bailed as they are prepared for shipping underground visitor parking: occures in the basment level under the sorting area.` public circulation: allows them to move from the gallery to a series of cat walks, enabling them to view the facility processes` addministrative headquarters: all adminitrative functions and spaces occure in the cantilevered office space
perforated floor slab with glass viewports water in from neighborhood
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a series of large debris filters are used to filter out large unwanted items from the water taken from the neighborhood 2
the water is cycled through a pump sytem to a polarized granular filter to syphon out medium sized debris 3
a series of terraced slow sand/charcoal/gravel filters are the last step in the filtration process to syphon out fine sized debris
precast concrete column
sleeve cast in end of beam
insulation
reinforcing rebar
clearstory window
exterior tilt up wall panel
concrete roof slab
exterior tilt up wall panel
expansion joint
concrete floor slab
beam bearing plate structural haunch
aluminum window sill protective concrete to prevent rusting
parapet
clearstory window framing concrete roof slabs
concrete cast in place structural haunch
insulation
precast concrete column precast column
column/beam/girder connection detail
clearstory roof/wall connection detail
anchor plate and anchor bolts
slab/wall/pier connection detail
THE STRIKING MECHANISM
POETIC POTENTIAL OF COMPUTERS FALL 2008
critic bennett neiman
A systematic approach of principles such as craftsmanship, experimentation, and visual perception are used through the exploration od digital media and physical materials. Digital and Analogue assignments help contrude the methodology ofanalytical observationsand techniques of space making are based on experimental factors.
The striking mechanism is a concept that is based on the continuation of time which attains the ability to capture a moment is dependant upon its structure and kinetic system that defines its own design intervals between an individual and its space. The mechanisms adapt to take the driving power of its falling weights and its formal elements to create spatial ambiguity among time and its potential system. The form of a PENDULUM like motion, traps this moment of space and time and exemplifies its surroundings, controlling the power to possess a break in its design course of reality. This controlled release of powerescapement- marks the beginning of the true mechanical device that defines its own space and design reality.
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parti : opening and closing according to specific sites within
responsive community
surrounding community
parti: opening and closing according to specific site within surrounding
The initial parti was generated through analysis of the neighborhood – producing folds which open and close in relation to locations such as churches, parks and retail centers, creating direct correlation between form and context.
The initial parti was generated through analysis of the neighborhood- producing folds which open and close in relation to locations such as parks retail center, creating direct correlation between form and context.
play parking gym
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parti : opening and closing according to specific sites within
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-4200 sq ft -50’x84’ -2030 sq ft -core access -before/after school -cafeteria (3000 sq ft) -community space -max available space -park adjacent -canton & 26th st access points
The initial parti was generated through analysis of the neighborhood – producing folds which open and close in relation to locations such as churches, parks and retail centers, creating direct correlation between form and context.
LIFE CYCLE OF A SCHOOL SPRING 2009
critic: maria perbellini
Located on a pre-existing site in a residential area in Lubbock, Texas. Through this comprehensive studio, the challenge of integrating analysis of the city of Lubbock; its current school system and the given program and requirements, the idea of folding steel is developed to show the interaction of students and interacting with their learning facility. Group Member: Jonathan Lemaster
steel beam system forms the folds:
roof/ walls/floor : triangulation based on individual fold geometry
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structure=form
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interior folding
circulation
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roof folds down to open up light wells and private outdoor spaces
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through the school is through the school is controlled by design controlled by design
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the folding structure affects through the school is circulation the following structure affects
environmental controlled by design perception
enironmental perception static static spaces environmental perception causing forces to eliminate static
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nurse
teacher’s lounge custodial
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women’s men’s
boy’s girl’s
mechanical
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library
mechanical music
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science K
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The of the Plan form differentiating extend beyondfrom the structure and into the Floorgeometries Plan | Program recreation and site, and from the neighboring park the folded site appears to extend education onto a green roof portion of the building. This invites the community into the site and into casual usage of the building. 40’
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The geometries of the form extend beyond the structure and into the site, and from the neighboring park the folded site appears to extend onto a green roof portion of the building. This invites the community into the site and into casual usage of the building.
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Floor Plan | Program Plan differentiating from recreation and 1st 3rd 1st education
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Site Plan
the form is not necessarily a school. function is solely dictated by program its form can be reprogrammed in the future without looking inappropriate .
Interior View through Hallway
PROBLEM 1. Despite the extremely high volume of traffic along Garfield Boulevard, there is little opportunity or incentive for passersby to stop. 2. The symmetrical structure of the Boulevard does is not responsive to the evolving programmatic and spatial differences between its north and south edges. We propose to direct those motorists who wish to maintain faster speeds underground thereby maintaining uninterrupted passage through the site between the University and the Dan Ryan. The remaining traffic will be consolidated to the north side of the boulevard, and a “naked zone” will be created where pedestrians and vehicles will inhabit the same space. This will result in the motorists, pedestrians and other users becoming more aware of each other’s actions creating a safer space for everyone.
THE NAKED STRIP REDEVELOPING THE BOULEVARD
FALL 2011
critic: marshall brown
Due to the nature of Garfield Boulevard as a thoroughfare for vehicle traffic traveling from the Dan Ryan to the University of Chicago and the University Hospital, as well as a direct route to Midway airport, there are large numbers of people that drive through the site each day. Through site and program exploration, the project progressed into an outcome of the NAKED STRIP. Group Members: Nate Allen and Amy Pidgeon
SOLUTION 1. The first part of the proposal SEPARATES fast regional traffic from slower local traffic by constructing a new underpass between State St. and Indiana Ave., thus allowing for easier crossing by pedestrians and increased ability for drivers to stop and access local businesses and institutions. 2. The second part of the proposal shifts the remaining above ground driving lanes to the north, thus connecting them more easily to retail on that side and allowing for expanded landscape spaces on the south side of Garfield Boulevard.
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OUTCOMES What you are going to produce, or how your ideas are going to be shared, both concrete things, and valuable ideas or insights. The broader, more general significance of your findings or product, and how it will make some important contribution; or make discourse, or some domain of inquiry, or the world, better. 1. On the north side of Garfield Boulevard we have designed a “naked strip” that removes the usual separations between cars, pedestrians, biciycles, etc. and creates a new shared space that is continuous and cohesive with the surrounding landscape of the neighborhood. 2. New landscape spaces will be programmed and designed around a rich set of social and recreational activities inspired by our observations and speculations about “Sunday Afternoon Culture” on Garfield Boulevard.
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DESIGN BUILD IIT NATURE STUDIO
Located in South Side Chicago, the project serves as a learning facility for Eden Place Nature Preserve. A group of eight, it is our goal to develop a building that will enhance the educational experience at Eden Place as an interactive learning tool. The design will expose visitors to progressive ideas in energy efficient building and sustainable strategies.
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ARCH 1412- SANDBOX SELECTED STUDENT’S WORK
Through this introductory course students are taught how to create space. The intent explores surface, it’s boundaries, & form through a fundamental design problem. The implementation of various objects such as poles, blocks and planes are used to differentiate a program. Images are student work.
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