R o s w e l l (E l ) A s o n i b e Architectural and Visual Art Portfolio
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Texas : Undergraduate works 2013 2015
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physical modelling + sculptures architectural design design-builds + group work research + info- graphic design digital modelling + rendering
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decUSSate (joint) visual communications one, 2013
process models
The form of this Interlocking wooden joint was based on the verb “to decussate.” While the joint’s cohesive form retained its simplicity, the interlocking system grew in complexity with each process model. 4
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tranSparency (model) architectural design five, 2015
This model represents a sculptural interpretation of “Literal vs. Figurative Transparency.” My intention was to use mirrored surfaces to create the illusion of transparency and an ambiguity between surface and void. The introduction and interaction of light with the model adds another dimension of “texture” to the model - something I had not anticipated but was delighted to discover in the process.
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Selected abStract modelS Studies exploring pure forms, construction materials, & design intentionality within three - dimensions.
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based on verb “to plot,” cardboard and wood dowels
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based on words “transluscent, pyramidal, reflective,”foamcore, chipboard, & trace paper on a light table
based on verb “to submerge,” cardboard
stereotomic & tectonic explorations, clay & chipboard, respectively
based on words “linear, sliced, columnar,” museum board
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bookmarket + mUSic venUe architectural design one, 2013
c hii pbo pboard ch ar d mo d el aatt 1 / 8 ” : 1 ’
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initia l conce pt m ode l
p r oc e ss m ode l s
The project’s site is located in downtown Austin, on the corner of 5th and Colorado. This communal building is set back from the curb to allow for an informal bookmarket space, while housing an openplan performance space and lounge area within, where people can read, sip coffee and listen to the sounds of ambient or acoustic music coming from the stage.
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aUStin
wildlife information center
architectural design two, 2014
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so uthe r ly wind Located east of the Congress Bridge in Downtown Austin. My driving concept with this design was to articulate the private vs. public apsects of the different spaces that were programmed into the Bat information center function/prompt. I highlighted the private nature of the bathrooms, storage space, and reading corner by using a thick and heavy enclosure. Conversely, I developed the public areas (the majority of spaces) by creating an open, free-flowing and transparent collection of spaces. This provides a relaxed and casual space that is filled with natural light and gives great views to the Town Lake and green space to the north. The eastfacing corner houses a lecture space, which is left open to the rest of the building, but the transition between these areas is indicated by a subtle change in direction of grain in the floor boards.
wa te r she dding
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pr ima r y + se c o nda r y tr a f f ic c ir c ula tio n si t e pl an
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2 -p o int
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draw i ng ;
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bat obServation platform architectural design two, 2014 Located east of Congress Bridge (Downtown Austin), reaching from the shore onto LadyBird Lake, this platform allows the public to get a closer view of the Mexican Free-tailed bat, the species that yearly inhabits Congress bridge. The form and movement of this design references the nightly flight path of the bat - as it drops down from its perch beneath the bridge and then flies up and out into the Austin sky, on the hunt for insect prey. The form of the main enclosure (the white mass) was developed from a series of modules. These modules were created through a process of abstracting of the pelvic joint (skeletal anatomy) of the Free-tailed bat. m useum boaarrdd ++ bbass asswwood ood m mode odell at at 11//44”:1 ”:1’’ mu se um bo
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mo dule - ske le ta l j o int a bstr a c tio n
north - so uth sec t i on cu t
ba t ske le to n - te c hnic a l dr a wing 17
“ t h e la n : l o c a l a r t i S t S ’ n e t w o r k ” live - work complex architectural design four, 2015
m a i n offi c e sp a c e e nt rance , v i e w f rom P l az a Sal t i l l o
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The LAN, a live-work/coworking complex for graphic artists, musicians and computer programmers, is “located” in east Austin, across the street from Plaza Saltillo railroad station. With this project I hoped to create an incubation space where different creative disciplines could work together to create new media and technology. The building houses open-plan co-working offices, shared studio space, meeting rooms, and an exterior courtyard/patio on the ground floor. Artists’ lofts make up the second level.
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ext er ior c ou r t y ard + pat i o
urba n a lle ywa y , cou rt y a rd e nt rance
north - so u th se ct i on cu t
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office lobb y
co ur ya r d + a rt m u ral ( ri g ht ) , v i e w from al l eway
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aUStin raptor rebab center architectural design five, 2015
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This rapor rehab center is “located” bene injured birds of prey can be rehabilitated The design holds a respect for the natural to platforms that cut into the hillside as little takes advantage of the “buffered” area bene surrounding areas. Amongst other program room with views out to both flight cages. The creating sun shading and privacy, while pres
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Program massing Public - Semi-public - Private CASE STUDY: Atelier Zeinstra, Funeral Parlor, 2000, Apeldoorn (Netherlands) CASE STUDY: Atelier Zeinstra, Funeral Parlor, 2000, Apeldoorn (Netherlands)
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construction three, 2015
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Finished wall section model at 1.5” = 1’ scale.
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Masonry Wall Design illustrateD by
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construction two, 2015
Masonry Wall Design illustrateD by
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abby abolt, eric alexanDer, chelsey asonibe, bruno canales, ryan carlisle, ashley chung, Priyanka Vashee & hannah a-b
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PersPectiVe line DraWing
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“the enticycle rack”
by Asonibe, Eubanks and Saldierna
environmental controls, 2015
finis h ed bu ild_ da y l i g ht
f inishe d build_ “ night lights”
concept renderi ng
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ice cryStal morphology architectural design three, 2014
This diagram aims to graphically represent the natural phenomenon of snowflake (ice crystal) formation as abstracted forms. The four resulting shapes are a visual result of data within the graphical system (plotted points), rather than depictions of actual ice crystals. Two of the final shapes represent crystals that are “likely’ to form naturally, and while the other two represent forms that are quite implausible. The six points of each large hexagon represent one of the six categories listed (from top to bottom) on the left side. Each category contains three formal variables (listed from left to right) that exist within the category, and those correspond to the three dots on each line that extends from the center of the hexagon diagram.
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and analySiS Q u a n t i t a t i v e M a p architectural design four, 2015
As part of a studio project, my urban planning work targetting the Plaza Saltillo TOD (East Austin) began with a thorough analysis of the site and its surrounding neighborhoods. My research was focused on the nature of the green spaces in the area. With my team, I spent time visiting the parks in the area and documenting my experiences (taking into account shading, amenity upkeep, ambient sounds, etc) in addition to gathering information online, and developed two visual analysis’ through mapping. This map measures concrete data to convey a quantitative overview of the nature of the green spaces that are accessible to the Plaza TOD’s residents.
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and analySiS Q u a l i t a t i v e M a p architectural design four, 2015
This map measures visitor experience at three selected parks to convey a qualitative overview of the nature of the green spaces that are accessible to the Plaza TOD’s residents. The waves in the line represent the spaciousness and positive qualities of the amenities. The taller the hump (vertical axis), the more positive the experience. The wider the hump (horizontally), the more spacious the amentity feels. The absence of a hump indicates a lack of an amenity at the respective park.
Overall Visitability
Playground Swimming Pool Audio Exp Context/Visual Trail Basketball Court Safety after dark
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parametric maSS modelS + renderingS visual communications two, 2014
For this modelling exercise, I created two parametric variations of an abstract form using the Grasshopper plugin for Rhinoceros 5. While the massing iterations feature the same base surface, they are composed of two different scales and orientations of a component form
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