PORTFOLIO
SAMPLE
ARCHITECTURE STUDENT
THE C.D. MOODY BUILDING
CONNECTING ESTABLISHED STRUCTURES
The goal was to design a Connector between the Engineering (LKD) and Architecture (Mackey) buildings of Howard University’s College of Engineering and Architecture. We were also tasked with relating to the greater campus masterplan trhough instances of Creative Placemaking.
My approach was to design a connection that felt as though it was always meant to be there; A connection that blends in and stands out while balancing that duality with nuance and care.
Why Moody?
The building is named for Mr. Charles David Moody, the CEO of CD Moody Construction and a major donor made to reference the fact that ‘construction’ is the point at which Architecture and Engineering connect.
Partis The RTA Pods Concept
Stepping up towards Light and Nature
Relaxation
Thinking Action
Free and Organic Movement
Connecting to and out of Community
Connector as a Natural Bridge
Masterplan
donor to the College. The choic e was connect.
Soundwaves from the iconic Bell Tower is used to manipulate the form. Key RTA Pod LocationProposed Bike LanesSite Boundary -
West Elevation Student Lounge Mezzanine The West Staircase
Rooftop Patio
East Elevation
The Eastern Courtyard
The Atrium The RTA Pod Space The Monumental Staitr Ground Floor -1’-3” 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Key First Floor 18’-0” Second Floor 31’-0” Third Floor 46’-0” East CoutyardLobbyStudent LoungeTeachers’ Lounge1 2 3 4 RTA Pod SpaceAtriumOfficesWest Staircase5 6 7 8 Library PatioLibrary9 10 RestroomClassrooms11 12 12 Conference PatioConference Rooms13 14 RestroomGalleries15 16 13 14 16 15 Rooftop PatioEquipment RoomGreenhouse17 18 19 17 19 18
A connection that was
was always meant to be.
