Architecture Portfolio - Brandon Delia by BrandonDelia

Architecture

PORTFOLIO

Selected Architectural Works

2023 - 2025

Brandon Delia

Brandon Delia PROFILE

PERSONAL DETAILS

Towson, MD 21204

+1 443-721-7602

Brandonmdelia@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA - Bachelor of Science in Architecture

May 2025 (Anticipated Graduation)

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

GPA: 3.93 on a 4.0 scale

Towson High School, Towson, MD - High School Degree

May 2021

GPA: 4.0 on a 4.0 scale

SKILLS

-Rhino

-Revit

-SketchUp

-Photoshop

-3ds Max

-Adobe Illustrator

-Adobe InDesign

-Enscape

-3ds Max

EXPERIENCE

Gensler, Baltimore, MD - Intern, Baltimore Work Flex 1 Studio

July 2024 - August 2024

-Developed digital models and designs using Revit software.

-Created visual renderings for client review of Revit designs using Enscape.

-Curated concepts for a transformative interior makeover.

-Used Revit schedules to identify and quantify diverse design elements.

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Towson, MD - Intern, Virtual Design and Construction

May 2023 - August 2023

-Created digital models of buildings and project sites.

-Utilized technology to plan building design, processes, schedules, and budgets.

-Developed proficiency in building information modeling software.

-Explored and utilized virtual reality tools to create immersive experiences for clients.

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

-Dean’s List, Temple University - Awarded Spring, 2022; Fall, 2023; Spring, 2023; Spring, 2024.

- Scholastic All-American - Awarded 2023 and 2024.

-The National Society of Collegiate Scholars - Granted membership March 2023 after achieving a 3.9 grade point average at Temple University. March 2023 - Present.

-National Society of Leadership and Success - Granted membership by Temple University based on academic standing and leadership potential. October 2024 - Present.

-Tau Sigma delta National Honor Society - Granted membership by Temple’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture based on outstanding achievements in architecture. Spring 2024 - Present.

-The American Institute for Architecture Students - Active Member. August 2023 - Present.

Finding a Sense of Place

Washington, D.C.

The National Mall suffers from regions that are flat, exposed, neglected, and unappreciated. While it holds a series of historic national landmarks, the site must reinforce public amenities to build for the future. My partner and I modified the existing topography to envision new usable and programmable spaces through peeling and submerging the terrain.

To combat the vastness of the site, our proposal created a series of individualized infrastructural moments connected together through curvilinear geometry. The system provided three notable landmarks serving as a new transportation hub, a bridged boardwalk above the tidal basin, and a center for the arts. These major moments are opportunities to increase community engagements, heighten the sense of place, and highlight critical views in this place of historic significance.

Fall 2024 ARCH 4331

Professor Christopher McAdams

National Mall - Site Plan Drawing

Stepped Seating - Rendering

Tidal Basin - Exploded Axonometric Drawing

Tidal Basin - Section Drawing

Wetland Strategy - Diagram

Tidal Basin Bridge - Rendering

Train Station - Rendering

Train Station - Section Drawing

Train Station - Parti Diagram

Submerged Garden - Rendering

Submerged Garden - Plan Drawing

Train Station - Plan Drawing

Center for the Arts - Section Drawing

Center for the Arts - Rendering

Rainwater Harvesting - Diagram

Center for the Arts - Section Model

Center for the Arts - Exploded Axonometric Drawing

Center for the Arts - Lower Level 2, Plan Drawing

Center for the Arts - Lower Level 1, Plan Drawing

Center for the Arts - Ground Level, Plan Drawing

Submerged Sanctuary Library

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Library Design and Construction Project was to create a library located at the corner of North 36th and Filbert Street. The design facilitated both an interactive circulatory experience as well as comforted its inhabitants through a submerged structure. To achieve these goals, the design characteristics included an overlapping entryway, expansive reading space, dual green butterfly roofs, and subterranean program elements.

Spring 2024 ARCH 3232 Professor Clifton Fordham

- Site Plan

Back Entrance - Rendering

Reading Space - Rendering

Library - North Elevation Drawing

Library - South Elevation Drawing

Main Entrance - Rendering

Archive Space - Rendering

Library - East Elevation Drawing

Library - West Elevation Drawing

Submerged Sanctuary Library - Detail Study

The second part of this project was to develop a section of my overall library design that represents a 30’ wide span of the facade. This detailed study highlights the library's innovative structure, designed to withstand the elements while providing a serene environment for learning. A comparative daylighting analysis reveals how natural light filters through strategically placed openings and vertical fins, creating a dynamic interplay of shadows and illumination throughout the day. The choice of materials, from sustainable wood to resilient glass, enhances the aesthetic appeal for its users. This project aims to explore how these elements converge to create a tranquil space for knowledge.

Comparative Daylighting Analysis - Initial Building Model

Library Detail StudyAfter Introducing Vertical Fin Shading

Library Detail StudyBefore Introducing Vertical Fin Shading

Library Detail Study - Ground Level, Plan Drawing

Library Detail Study - Lower Level 1, Plan Drawing

Library Detail Study - Lower Level 2, Plan Drawing

Library Detail Study - Elevation Drawing

Library Detail Study - Section Drawing

Intersecting Eras

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Located on the corner of 2nd Street and Elfreth’s Alley lies a readily usable vacant lot. For this project I was tasked to create a fictional family dynamic, then develop a corresponding home that would be suited to match their distinct personalities. Through the examination of multi-generational row home typology, the design acknowledged its surrounding context, public/private spaces, family interests, and building construction logistics.

The design, Intersecting Eras, recognized the juxtaposition between the historical Elfreth’s Alley and the modern economic area of 2nd street. Through an intersection of Georgian style architectural and modern construction practices, the home blended the community together.

Fall 2023

ARCH 3231

Professor Sonya Bijelic

South Eastern Exterior - Rendering

North Eastern Exterior - Rendering

Intersecting Eras - Site Plan Drawing

Generation One

Frankie Gallo - Grandmother

-Grows her own food

-Mahjong enthusiast

-Widow of 6 months

Generation Two

Mitch Gallo - Father

- Registered Physical Therapist

-Plays poker with his friends

-Baseball enthusiast

Rita Gallo - Mother

- Registered Physical Therapist

-Has friends over for brunch every Sunday

-Enjoys CrossFit

Generation Three

Reece Gallo - Son

-Multi - sport athlete

-Wants to play pro rugby

-Extremely Extroverted

Zayne Gallo - Son

-Movie Lover

-Multi - sport athlete

-Always wants to hang out in the sun

Intersecting Eras - Section Drawing

Intersecting Eras - Ground Level, Plan Drawing

Intersecting Eras - Level 2, Plan Drawing

Intersecting Eras - Level 3, Plan Drawing

Intersecting Eras - Level 4, Plan Drawing

Intersecting Eras - Roof Level, Plan Drawing

Intersecting Eras - 1/16”=1’ Model

Intersecting Eras - 3/16”=1’ Model

Physical Therapy Studio - Rendering

Roof Garden - Rendering

Intersecting Eras - Western Elevation Drawing Intersecting Eras - North Elevation Drawing

Intersecting Eras - Cross Section Drawing

Intersecting Eras - Long Section Drawing

Intersecting Eras - Exploded Axonometric Drawing

Natural Onsen Experience

Noboribetsu, Japan

Noboribetsu, Japan, famously referred to as 'Hell Valley’, served as the stunning backdrop for an enchanting sauna and bathhouse design. In a location known for its remarkable natural onsen baths, this project fit perfectly within the surrounding community. The building’s design played on shaping perspective, creating an immersive experience that both guided and amazed its users.

Through the use of concrete, volcanic rock, wood, and glass, the building contrasted the rigid interior structure with light and relaxing wooden spaces. The strategic placement of heavy concrete slabs not only added a sense of solidity and permanence but also served as a cantilever. Coating the exterior walls are double-skin façades that aided in the masking of sunlight, resulting in an ever-changing experience within each sauna.

Fall 2023 ARCH 3231

Professor Sonya Bijelic

Approaching - Rendering

Onsen Experience - North Elevation Drawing

Sun Path Analysis - Axonometric Drawing

Onsen Experience - Detail ModelOnsen Experience - Detail Model

Sauna Interior - Rendering

Onsen Experience - Detail Diagram

Wissahickon Gallery

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In a hidden yet accessible vantage point, nestled on the western side of the Wissahickon Creek, lies the proposed Wissahickon Gallery. Through a series of preliminary precedent study and site exploration, I recognized the importance of circulation in enhancing the viewer's experience. The gallery, reminiscent of a tree house, encourages visitors to navigate through and around the structure, providing diverse viewing opportunities that foster a personal connection with the artwork.

The relationship between the vibrant color palette and abundance of trees inspired the design, featuring two vertical walls that separate three distinct galleries. The rusted-iron planes blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings, allowing the vertical trees to mask the building’s façade. The materiality of the Wissahickon setting shapes each gallery's aesthetic. Each space is thoughtfully curated to enhance the viewer's experience, from showcasing intricate sculptures against a textured backdrop to displaying jewelry in a dark, panoramic setting. The outdoor area, nestled within the canopy, invites kinetic art to engage with the elements, culminating in a gallery that celebrates flow, light, and the beauty of nature.

Spring 2023

ARCH 2122