The “Sampled” Building aims to bridge the racial divide between Atlanta’s population through the common interest of Hip Hop culture. By analyzing the 2000’s song Ms. Jackson by Outkast, physical form was derived through the structural and visual representation of music.
Collaborator : Laura Perez
Professor : Susan Wines (Fall 2021)
Ms. Jackson was analyzed through a breakdown of it’s structural, tempo, and instrumental components. As well as a matrix grid that depicts the note and rhythmic repetitions that occurs in a specific section of the song. These visualization techniques inspired the concept design, programmatic organization and structural grid system of the building, which are housed within the armature of the partitions of the song, creating a rhythmic and physical representation of sound within the space.
AcousticPanels
CladdingGypsumBoard
BattInsulation
CladdingLightingStripsTranslucentPanelTimberStructure
Arch Truss
Pratt Truss
Lamella Roof
A commemoration of a gem in Harlem’s past
The Manta Center focuses on the amalgamation of community and history, in order to create a unique multi-functional space. The project, who’s site was previously occupied by the Lewisohn Stadium, seeks to restore the availability of public and accessible space for events and performances that cater to the under-served community of Harlem.
Collaborator : Laura Perez
Professor : Jane Kim (Spring 2021)
Lewisohn Stadium
North-East Elevation
North Elevation
Lewisohn Stadium’s amphitheater inspired main event space.
Concrete shell containing bioswale and skylight openings.
Parametric concrete structure and aluminum skylight frame.
A. Frame
B. Glazing Gasket
C. Joist
D. Butyl
E. Desiccant
F. Bow Steel Truss
G. Dual Pane Glass
H. Rafter
I. Snap Cap
J. Bolt Screw
K. Pressure Plate
L. L Bracket
M. Bolt
N. Vapor Barrier
O. Rigid Insulation
P. Waterproofing
As NYC’s Chinatown is becoming gentrified, spaces for Chinese businesses and their signs are being removed. A building that preserves and encourages the presence of traditional Chinese signage is proposed, through a structure of armatures that create a real estate of billboards and signs for local and global Chinese businesses.
Professor : Lane Rick (Fall 2022)
A showcase of NYC’s natural wonder
A huge boulder of Manhattan schist exists on an empty lot owned by Columbia University, on west 114th street. It has inspired mixed feelings from people all over the city. In order to accommodate those feelings, the boulder was reshaped into a rock sculpture and an art gallery was constructed around it to display the sculpture and other pieces of artwork from Columbia University’s students and alumni throughout the building.
