CARLEY HAMBY
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01 | VANLANDINGHAM ESTATE
Vanlandingham Estate Guest House
Nestled beside an estate’s overgrown pond and greenhouse, the Vanlandingham Estate Guest House was designed as a serene retreat, seamlessly blending space for lively events with a sense of privacy for guests. Its strategic siting immerses visitors in the surrounding natural environment, creating a sense of retreat and reflection. Multiple viewpoints were thoughtfully integrated around the structure, ensuring each perspective offers a unique and compelling visual experience. By addressing the duality of gathering and solitude, the design provides both a serene escape and a welcoming venue, enriching the overall experience of the estate.
02 | BROOKLYN THRIVE
S Brevard
This project explored the design of a dynamic public space nestled between A central design move was the introduction of a spacious atrium that atrium framed and celebrated the exposed walls of the adjacent structures, contemporary architectural interventions. The layout establishes a programs are concentrated toward the front, to encourage community rear parking area to support quieter, internal uses.. Entrances at the access, guiding circulation naturally
Brevard Street
between two existing buildings, one of which was a historic church. that functioned as a connective hub for various public activities. The structures, allowing the historical presence of the church to coexist with thoughtful separation between public and private functions. Public community engagement, while more private spaces are positioned near the the front and both sides of the rear helped reinforce this gradient of between shared and secluded areas.
1st Floor
3rd Floor
2rd Floor
Basement
CAMINO STETSON PORCH
This group project focused on designing a new porch for the Camino Church community, with an emphasis on using true-to-size lumber dimensions to streamline construction and minimize cost. Our design prioritized simplicity and build-ability, while enhancing the space’s social potential. One of the defining features was the use of multiple levels to subtly divide the patio into distinct, purpose-driven zones. This spatial strategy not only improved functionality, but also fostered social interaction and a greater sense of community among users.
04 | RETHINKING MODULE HOUSING
IREZUMI CONCEAL OR REVEAL
This project embodies the essence of Irezumi and gain appreciation for tattoos as art beyond subtly weaves itself into the landscape, symbolizing toos in fear of judgment. This weaving structure design, transforming perceived
Irezumi and seeks to challenge societal norms beyond cultural boundaries. The architecture symbolizing individuals who cover their tatstructure draws inspiration from Japanese taboos into artistic expression.
Inspired by Indus Tiles by Schneel Malik and Aquatecture by Shaakira Jassat , this project bioremediation. The panel is designed to support building-level water independence in urban Algae embedded within the concrete mixture not only serve as a living filtration agent, but vertical surfaces, channeling it to integrated storage tanks where it can contribute to greywater environmental remediation and sustainable
project proposes a modular façade system that purifies and harvests water through algae-based urban environments by filtering rainwater and removing heavy metal pollutants from the water cycle. but also help offset the material’s embodied carbon emissions. The system captures rainwater along greywater systems and be reused within the building. This dual-function approach addresses both sustainable resource management at the architectural scale.
Surface Texture
Panel Variation
Panel Variation
Algaetecture Panel
07 | LE EMBRACE
Located in Charlotte, NC, Le ‘Embrace’ is an Emergency Response — symbolizing protection, connection, and resilience. The design operations, while fostering a forward-thinking approach to disaster and support, the building navigates the boundary between public and secure, responsive to the needs of its users, and grounded
Response Center shaped by the guiding metaphor of an “embrace” design aims to meet the practical demands of emergency response disaster preparedness. Emphasizing transparency, accessibility, public and private realms. It creates a space that is both welcoming grounded in a commitment to community care and collective strength.
Steel Connector DETAILED WALL SECTION
Steel W-Member
Secondary HSS Framing
Extruded Aluminum Panel
Glazing
Glazing
Geometry Abstraction
Module Panel
Module System
Variety of Panel Orientations
08 | TILE DRAWINGS
09 | NO WASTE BENCH
Materials | 4’X4”X1/2” Sheet of Plywood
The “No Waste Bench” was a fast-paced design-build assignment focused on sustainability, structural integrity, and creativity under constraint. The objective was to construct a bench that could support two people without generating any material waste and without the use of hardware. This challenge encouraged a careful balance of design efficiency, material honesty, and structural ingenuity.
My approach centered around bending the plywood to create a protective, shell-like form for seating. By employing a series of precise cuts, I allowed the material to flex naturally with the help of hot water, shaping the bench without compromising its strength. This technique not only enabled the desired curvature but also revealed a floating central shelf. A functional and structural element subtly integrated between the two seats.
10 | STAINED GLASS
Old Window | Various Types of Glass | Glass Bevels | Flex Points
Cabinet Frame | Various Types of Glass | Glass & Mirror Bevels | Flex Points
My stained glass design approach focuses on creating abstract compositions that integrate seamlessly with recycled frames. Each piece of glass is carefully selected and arranged to highlight variations in color, texture, thickness, and opacity. This attention to material qualities not only enriches the final composition, but also reflects the diversity within the medium. Due to its meticulous and time-intensive process, stained glass remains a rare and increasingly endangered art form.
1. Sash
2. Frame
3. Glass 4. Solder Joints