03 fo(u)r

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Date: Fall Studio 2022-2023

Instructor: Alexa Bosse

Media: Sketching, AutoCAD, Rhino 7, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator

The new additions to Bartram’s Garden are comprised of four amphitheaters at varying scales. Their low-profile design is meant to help blend into the existing dense vegetation of the meadow. Each amphitheater has a similar design of a corten steel shell to contrast the existing landscape all year round. Although they share similar characteristics, they carry vastly different experiences within.

Sitting on a new axis, the additions aim to create a sense of mysterious invitation through the threshold created between the paths and the setback openings of each amphitheater. With the increasing scale of the venues there will always be an appropriately sized location for an event. From the approach of the meadow to the exit at the water’s edge, each part of the journey is meant to unify into a memorable experience.

04 Zoe’s Chair

Starchitect’s Chair Design Competition: Top 30

Date: Summer 2022

Media: Sketching, Modeling, AutoCAD, Rhino 7, Enscape, Photoshop, Plywood

Designed to fit on a single sheet of 4’x4’ plywood, Zoe’s Chair stands as a statement piece in your home or office. In similar language to the Mid-Century style, the delicate framework gives it an aggressive stature while remaining light and playful. The use of leather as a contrasting, yet functional material, allows it to be comfortable without taking away from the design. In addition, all hardware and connections are integrated into the chair to not takeaway from the presence it has created. Zoe’s Chair is a lounge seat not to be forgotten.