Beatrice DiRienzo Portfolio 2024

BEATRICE DIRIENZO ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

EDUCATIONEXPERIENCE

AUGUST 2021-PRESENT

Ball State University

R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning

AUGUST 2021-PRESENT

Ball State University

Honors College

EXPECTED GRADUATION MAY 2026

MAY 2023 - AUGUST 2023, DECEMBER 2023,

MAY 2024-PRESENT

Evansville, IN

Architectural Intern - Hafer PSC

JANUARY-AUGUST 2021, MAY-AUGUST 2022

Evansville, IN

Architectural Intern - Lamar Architecture & Design

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GRIDBOUNDTHE LITERARIUM

INVOLVEMENTRECOGNITIONS

JANUARY 2023-PRESENT

Ball State University

Cardinal Catholic Media Team Head

SEPTEMBER 2022-PRESENT

Ball State University

GLUE Student Journal - Publications and

Editorial Head

JANUARY 2022-DECEMBER 2023

Ball State University

Cardinal Catholic - Media Team Member

SEPTEMBER 2021-MAY 2022

Ball State University

Emerging Green Builders

SPRING 2024

Ball State University

Annual MKM Third Year CAP Design

Competition - 2nd Place Winner

SPRING 2023

Balll State University

Annual Indiana Hardwood Lumbermen’s Association Design Competition - Finalist

FALL 2021-SPRING 2024

Ball State University

Dean’s List

Emens Leadership Scholar

Presidential Scholar

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CIRCLE CITY RESIDENCEHOUSE OF MIDDLETOWN

GRIDBOUND

MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT

This mixed use-development, located directly across from Parkview Field in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, utilizes a simple grid pattern in both plan and section to generate dynamic spatial compositions while realizing the economies associated with this simple geometry. The program is housed within two towers, connected by a grand trellis. This approach frees a large section of the ground level to serve as a public plaza which provides a space to engage and energize the community through a variety of activities. Activities could include an outdoor marketplace, a place for vendors, lunchtime patrons and a variety of civic activities. In addition, a series of rooftop plazas and outdoor spaces offer a variety of outdoor spaces culminating in a rooftop deck which overlooks the ballpark.

*Awarded 2nd place in the 2024 MKM Third Year Ball State CAP Design Competition

EXPLODED EGRESS STAIRS DETAIL

BALCONIES FOR OFFICE EMPLOYEES

PERMEABLE PAVING RAIN GARDEN

FIREPROOF PAINTED CONCRETE WALL

PRECAST CONCRETE STAIRS

POWDER COATED STEEL I-BEAMS METAL MESH

SUMMER SUN

OVERSIZED ROOF PROVIDES SHADING FOR EXTERIOR PLAZA

SOLAR SHADING FOR ROOF TERRACE

WINTER SUN

LARGE WINDOWS FOR IMPROVED DAYLIGHTING

NATURAL VENTILATION

NEARBY BUS STATION

STEEL STRUCTURE DETAIL

Occupying the prominent northeast corner of the plaza, a set of fire stairs provides a second means of egress from the office tower. This building code requirement is transformed into a prominent architectural feature celebrating the use of steel. The egress stairs also serves as a playful public amenity providing views into the ballpark. A functional requirement of the project is highlighted and celebrated. Bright colors reinforce its uniqueness, creating a true focal point and landmark for the city of Fort Wayne.

PLATERING

TURNBUCKLE

STEEL DETAIL

CLEVIS CONNECTOR

1. Restaurant (1500SF), Wellness Center (2400SF), Kitchen (1000SF), Produce Market (2500 SF), Office Lobby (500SF), *Mechanical Room Below Grade

2. Auditorium (1870SF), Office (2700SF), Gym (6900SF)

3. Auditorium (1870SF), Office (2700SF) 4. Event Center (1870SF), Office (2700SF)

5. Event Center (1100SF), Warming Kitchen (320SF), Office (2700SF) 6. Office (2700SF)

THE LITERARIUM

CENTRE FOR FILM & CINEMA

Through the materiality of wood and the use of parametric design, this centre for film and cinema serves as a homage to architecture, literature, and the cinematic arts. This centre blends three different artistic forms to create one seamless programmatic function. Dynamic folding planes were designed to intersect and intertwine, creating interior spaces for the building’s programmatic functions to occupy. Parametric design was utilized to create a lateral support system that supports these planes. The Literarium aims to highlight these three forms of artistic expression, emphasizing their interconnectedness and how it has shaped our culture’s storytelling abilities.

*Awarded as a finalist in the 2023 Ball State CAP Indiana Hardwood Student Design Competition

BRANCHED COLUMN STRUCTURE

Through carefully curated exhibitions, visitors are invited on a self-guided tour that showcases the evolution of literature and cinema over time, highlighting their influences on each other. Alongside the exhibition space, the Literarium features an immersive learning space where visitors can engage in different hands-on activities that offer a deeper understanding of the storytelling creative processes. Visitors can try their hand at literary composition, or experiment with how lighting can drastically shift the mood in cinema. In addition to the exhibitions and learning space, screening rooms will feature a collection of films that perfectly highlight the relationship between literature and film.

ROOF MEMBRANE

GLASS

LATERAL SUPPORT SYSTEM

BUILDING SECTIONS

A. SCREENING ROOM

B. PROJECTION BOOTH

C. EXHIBITION SPACE

D. GIFT SHOP

E. CHECK-IN DESK

F. CAFE

G. IMMERSIVE LEARNING

SPACE

THIRD FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

CIRCLE CITY RESIDENCE

INDIANAPOLIS ROWHOUSE

The design for this residential rowhouse began by viewing precedent projects in the Historic Northside Neighborhood of Indianapolis. Through these precedents, two distinctive styles were identified and documented, historic and contemporary. These two distinct styles informed the guidelines that were created for this project. These guidelines informed design decisions and established a set of criteria to follow. These criteria allowed for each design iteration to be placed within any of the three zones on the lot without discordance.

Keeping in truth with the historic nature of this area, each of the rowhouses in a lot were meant to be unique, different than often mass-produced, new build neighborhoods. These residences offer three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and flexible basement areas ripe for rental opportunities. Utilizing

environmental strategies in an urban setting is critical, so many sustainable features were included in the design. Native plants and grasses, a green roof, operable windows, permeable pavement, and a rain garden were all features integrated into the rowhouse.

GREEN ROOF

FRONT ELEVATION

OPERABLE WINDOWS

PERMEABLE PAVEMENT

NATIVE GRASSES AND SHRUBS

0’2’ 4’ 8’

EXTERIOR RENDERING

INTERIOR RENDERING

HOUSE OF MIDDLETOWN

MOTHER’S AND CHILDREN’S CENTER

When approaching the topic of underrepresented populations within the healthcare scope of Munice Indiana, a space for children and mothers was evidently a necessity. To create a space for this group, architecture that emphasized playfulness, safety, and comfort was the focus. Forms were abstracted from surrounding site context to create a sense of familiarity. This environment features classrooms for two different age ranges, a unconventional playground that encourages imagination, a lactation space and physical therapy room for the mothers. The site utilizes permeable pavements parking, and features a drive-through food pantry, to provide many comforts and resources to the families that will be occupying the space.

INTERIOR RENDERING

INTERIOR RENDERING

SOUTH ELEVATION

NORTH ELEVATION

WALL SECTION

1. Limestone panels

2. Parapet support

3. Cant strip

4. Metal cap flashing

5. Continuous metal gutter and counterflashing

6. Fluid applied membrane

7. Gravel

8. Perforated steel bent plate

9. Soil

10. Erosion control fabric

11. Load Bearing Wall

12. Horizontal “L-Shaped” Profile

13. Support Panels 50x60

14. Insulation

15. Limestone Panels

16. Fixed Metal Bracket

For the structure, open web steel joists, Indiana limestone panels and block, and colorful rainscreen cladding panels were utilized. These materials were selected for their frequent use in the Indiana region.

A. Reception B. Conference room (6) C. Bathroom D. Cafeteria E. Therapy F. T-comm closet

G. Group therapy H. Meditation space I. Fairgrounds storage J. Maternity classroom K. Lactation space (2) L. Administration offices M. Physical therapy N. Janitor closet

O. Nutrition classroom P. Little kid’s classroom Q. Big kid’s classroom R. Resource library

S. Main t-comm T. Drive-through food pantry U. Community kitchen V. Mechanical and plumbing W. Main electric X. Emergency electric