In design, I believe that projects should be people-centric. I am always eager to learn more about this profession and how we can create buildings that meet the needs of the 21st century world and a variety of occuupants.
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Architectural Designer, DAG Architects
Intern Designer DAG Architects
Student Liasion Board Member
Construction Specidications Institute, Puget Sound Chapter
2023 - 2024
Summer 2022
2019-2020
Revit, Enscape, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Rhino, Grasshopper, Lumion
Effective communication at a client and team-based level, Imaginative problem solving, A constant desire to learn more
B.ARCH from Florida A&M University in 2024
B.S. In Architectural Studies from Washington State University in 2023
A.A.S. In Architectural Technology from Lake Washington Institute of Technology in 2020
Located on Miami’s coastline, this ecohub project seeks to define a social hub where one can engage with the environment and your community via expansive garden space.
The project responds to rising water along the coast by elevating the structure and planning for the future.
southwest shoreline view
The primary design goal was to provide as much landscape programming as possible, and to elevate the building off the land. Each floor is offset from the other, providing green roofs.
The structural grid that can be seen in the primary render was drawn outwards to provide a connection to the site’s programming.
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The eco-hub was a response to rising tides along the Miami coastline, and a creative exploration of “how can we encourage the users to engage with the surrounding environment?” The design proposes extending the shoreline and introducing native flora. In the rendering on the left, you can see the café; shown in the 3rd level plan.
This project sought to make a gathering space for locals, a multi-use building that provided social and practical opportunities.
The building is passively cooled via a louvre system that was adjusted depending on orientation.
conceptual view from highline
A vibrant and visually enagaging climbing hub, Amethyst Climbing is located on the Highline in NYC, New York.
The design was inspired by an amethyst crystal, and sought to be a bright beacon in a neighborhood full of glass sckyscrapers.
The climbing gym features a mass timber sturcture, creating a methodical grid that can be seen in an almost industrial-like design on the interior. The natural wood gives the space a warm feeling, encouraging a sense of community to the users.
The uppermost render depcts the entry from the highline and showcases the three story climbing wall for lead and belay climbing routes. The render to the lower left shows a smaller bouldering area, well suited for children. The final render to the lower right is the grand stair at the first floor, with t a cafe peeking from beyond.
The most unique aspect of this project is it’s double skin.
The first layer of cladding is a curtain wall system that makes up the entire water sealed facade, and the second layer is a series of multi-colored resin panels that facet like a crystal.
faccade detail axo
south elevation
The detailed section to the right cuts through the west-east, and prominently highlights the structural system and two-layer facade system connections.
view approaching tower on path
An exploration: “How to provide cover from the elements for visitors to an exisitng observation tower in the Florida Everglades?”
This project was developed as a quick 4-week process in FAMU’s graduate studio.
Massing was completed in Rhino & Grasshopper, with graphics in Adobe Suite.
Shark River Valley is located in the Florida Everglades, a marshy national park that is home to many species of sub-tropical flora and fauna.
With this project I wrapped the park’s observation tower ramp in a covering to provide protection to park-goers. The goal was to provide intrigue with unique apertures along the covering.
The covering provides solar, wind, and rain protection, while allowing user’s a unique experience choreographed by the aper tures.
“The goal of the project was to provide a sense of excitement to the ramp, keeping in mind that the primary users are children.”
Each of the four apertures provides a unique view of the Everglades.
All of my professional work was completed during my time with DAG architects. They are credited for the work in the section “professional work”.
While working with DAG, I had the opportunity to participate in a variety of project types, from hospitality to educational to office headquarters.
Disclaimer: Credit to DAG Architects. All work completed by Adah Bennage.
The above images were developed for a new office headquarters that highlighted the existing historical building.
The diagrams shown to the left were developed to assist a client with deciding what sturtucural system would be most appropriate for the project needs.
The materials pallete above was developed for a new ESE elementary school addition. The goal was to create a calming and neutral environment for the students. The sections and elevations below were developed to show a client the shading devices possible to shade different facades.
This site plan was developed for a country club project, to assist with client marketing purposes.
Disclaimer: Credit to DAG Architects. All work completed by Adah Bennage.
The diagram series to the right was developed for a separate project, a revitalisation effort of a traditional Florida residential and adjacent office space building.
The diagrams communicated cladding possibilities and design precedent to the client.
Located in Washington state, this project has two floors of communal art gallery space then transitions into office space on floor 3-7, with a rooftop garden and terraces. The site is in North Seattle, and has access to the near-by interstate and views of Lake Union to the SE and Space needle to the NW. The project totals 269,000 sqft.
It was designed during the WSU 2021 capstone studio with a team of four people. The building achieves the Beauty, Energy, Water and Materials petals of the Living Building Challenge.
While each floor plan has terraces cutting at different locations, the overall plan is the same. level 3
east/entry section
The terraces trace up through the floors, climbing the building’s exterior. This provides a unique outdoor space as a respite from corporate life. The cantilevered office spaces above the terraces provide covering and shade to the decks below, creating a more comfortable space protected from Seattle rain.
These terraces capitalize on the nearby view of the Space Needle and Lake Union.
The open offices feature large views out to nearby Lake Union, and the terrace seating areas. Each location provides a unique viewpoint.
A great deal of this project involved careful detail analysis, to ensure the efficiency of materials and sustainable design.
In 2019 my grandfather gave me his old Canon AE-1 film camera, and I’ve been slowly learning and making mistakes ever since then.
I love the slower perspective and quality that film brings to a memory and an image.
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adah@bennage.com
850.319.0383
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