Architectural Work Sample

DIJO MATHEWS

PORTFOLIO

THE BUILDING

A ripple in the vast Built-space

Architecture should be the result of the impact that it creates on its

surroundings

and

vice

versa

through integration into its context, not just be the result of the function that it defines, or the form that it evolves into. The building shouldn’t be placed on the site without any reference to the context as an alien object but rather woven into the fabric of the neighborhood. A well-designed

building

will

surely

help the building function well from within, but a well-planned building is extremely crucial for helping the neighborhood function better. As responsible

architects,

we

must

realize this social responsibility that lies on us, which is to create a better place, not based on what you want, but based on what the place needs.

CONTENTS

DETROIT RIVERPOINT DISTRICT DETROIT, MICHIGAN [DESIGN COMPETITION]

CABRINI GREEN REDEVELOPMENT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS [GRADUATE WORK]

MOSAIC CO-HOUSING COMMUNITY CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS [GRADUATE WORK]

HINSDALE GOLF CLUB HINSDALE, ILLINOIS OKW ARCHITECTS [PROFESSIONAL WORK]

AL BAYT STADIUM

AL KHOR, QATAR QATAR DESIGN CONSORTIUM [PROFESSIONAL WORK]

CONTACT INFO: mathewsdijo@gmail.com +1 (224) 522 4859 Chicago, Illinois

DETROIT RIVERPOINT DISTRICT, DETROIT, MICHIGAN [DESIGN COMPETITION] TEAM SIZE - 3

To design a mixed-use complex that strives to steward the relationships between residents, office employees and tourists, to create a unified community and a catalyst for growth within Detroit. Taking inspiration from the locally used materials and styles of architecture, to remind the city’s occupants of its vibrant and prosperous past, while looking forward to define its future by giving identity and adding iconography to the Detroit skyline as a striking transit hub.

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SECTION THROUGH RESIDENCES & RETAIL PLAZA

SECTION THROUGH HOTEL & RESIDENCES

MOSAIC CO-HOUSING COMMUNITY, CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS

[GRADUATE WORK] TEAM SIZE - 2

To design a co-housing community in response to the increasing mental health crisis, with the idea of “Designing against loneliness”. Co-housing is a concept that pushes the boundaries of how people choose to live and interact with one another. It challenges the traditional form of “neighborhood living”. It creates a more diverse and unique living environment by tying people together with shared responsibilities, increasing sense of community and decreasing or even eliminating isolated living.

PROGRAM LEGEND:

COMMON HOUSE

1 BED FLAT x4

1040 SF. $91,730

2 BED FLAT x 12

1060 SF. $102,310

3 BED TOWNHOUSE x 6

1060 SF. $201,680

4 BED TOWNHOUSE x 4

2090 SF. $205,614 TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITS: 26 ACCESSIBLE UNITS

TYPE A (30%) x 8

TYPE B (40%) x 10 Estimated Project Construction Cost $4,379,897

Mixing Housing Rate PROPOSED HOUSING existing MIX FOR mix THE NEIGHBORHOOD: 20%

Affordable Housing Public Housing Market Rate CABRINI GREEN REDEVELOPMENT, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

[GRADUATE WORK] TEAM SIZE - 4

To study the existing condition of the Cabrini Green neighborhood and propose a solution to revamp the area and develop a mixed housing ousing Rate module for the neighborhood. development

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Public Housing

Market Rate

existing mix

proposed mix

PROGRAM LEGEND: 33% 20%

AFFORDABLE HOUSING 50%

PUBLIC HOUSING

MARKET RATE HOUSING 47% proposed mix

47% 33%

25% 47%

25% 25%

EXISTING PROPOSED RESULTING 50% MIX resultingOUTCOME mix existingMIX mix proposed mix 20%

25%

33%

30%

30% 25%

50% 25%

47%

resulting mix 30%

proposed mix

resulting mix 25% 30%

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40% 30%

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50% 25%

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resulting mix 30%

structure existing

block structure existing

block structure proposed

EXISTING GRID

30%

40%

block structure proposed

PROPOSED GRID

RE-ESTABLISHING THE GRID

GSEducationalVersion

DEVELOPING CHICAGO AVENUE AND OAK RE-DEVELOPING THE CABRINI GREEN EXTENDING THE RIVERWALK TO TIE STREET TO RESTITCH THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOMES AND OPENING IT UP FOR BOTH INTO THE PROPOSED GOOSE ISLAND INTO THE FABRIC OF CHICAGO. THE RESIDENTS AND THE PUBLIC. DEVELOPMENT.

commUNITY STATION, GARY, INDIANA [GRADUATE WORK] INDIVIDUAL PROJECT The intent of the design is to propose a viable solution for the abandoned Union Station in Gary, Indiana. Since it is at an intersection for many cross city biking routes, it is an ideal location for a one stop biking hub for retail, repair and training assistance.

WHAT ARE SPACES DEFINED BY?

HOW CAN SOUND BE CONTAINED?

SMELL

COLOUR INVIS IBL WAL E LS

SECURITY

EMOTIONS

SOUND MASKING

SOUND CAN BE USED TO CREATE INVISIBLE WALLS OF PRIVACY, THUS SPACES CAN BE DEFINED ON THE BASIS OF THE SOUNDS WE HEAR IN THAT SPACE.

COMFORT

MATERIAL

AUDITORY ISOLATION

+

VISUAL CONNECTIVITY

RESULT

SOUND

WHITE NOISE

TOUCH

COMMUNITY STATION

LIGHT

PROXIMITY OF MAJOR CITIES AND BIKING COMMUNITIES

WHAT DOES EVERYONE WANT?

SOLID WAL LS

OUTSIDERS

Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Cafeteria / Restaurant Active Spaces Security Infrastructure Unique Character

GARY RESIDENTS

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Space for Interaction Activity Spaces Multi-Utility Spaces

U.S. STEEL WORKERS

Interactive Spaces Active Spaces Preserve or promote US Steel and its history Ÿ Cafeteria / Restaurant Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

VIEW

MERCHANDISE SHOP

PEDESTRIAN GALLERY

OUTDOOR SEATING

MULTI-PURPOSE SPACE

+51.00' +39.00' +33.00' +27.50' +20.50'

SECTION 1: BUILDING

+14.50'

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+0.50'

ELEVATED BIKE PATH PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY SPORTS STORE

DINING SPACE CAFETERIA KITCHEN

ELEVATED BIKE PATH OUTDOOR SEATING BIKE WORKSHOP & RENTALS

ELEVATED BIKE PATH CLIMBING WALL & GYM ARCADE

15

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50 VELODROME PERFORMANCE SPACE BASKETBALL COURT

HINSDALE GOLF CLUB, HINSDALE, ILLINOIS [PROFESSIONAL WORK] OKW ARCHITECTS, ILLINOIS INTERIOR DESIGN COORDINATION AND BUILDING EXPANSION Assisted the project architect from design development to project closeout.

AL BAYT STADIUM, AL KHOR, QATAR

[PROFESSIONAL WORK] QATAR DESIGN CONSORTIUM, DOHA, QATAR SIGNAGE AND WAY-FINDING DESIGN Assisted the team through the design development stage and planning the legacy mode for the project after the FIFA World Cup 2022. Designed and developed the signage and way-finding plan for the site.

OCCUPANCY OCCUPANCY OCCUPANC OCC STATISTICS STATISTICS FOR STATISTICS FOR STATIS FO USAGE USAGE USAGEUS

OCCUPANCY STATISTICS FOR USAGE

NUMBER NUMBER OF NUMBER SEATS OF SEATS NUMBE OF SE DURING DURING EVENT EVENT DURING DURIN EVE MODE MODE MODE M

NUMBER OF SEATS DURING EVENT MODE

69,768 69,768

69,768 69

69,768

OCCUPANCY STATISTICS FOR USAGE

OCCUPANCY STATISTICS FOR USAGE

NUMBER OF SEATS DURING EVENT MODE

NUMBER OF SEATS DURING EVENT MODE

69,768

69,768

NUMBER NUMBER OFscale NUMBER SEATS OF SEATS NUMBE OF SE SMALL SIZE SIGNAGE: Pedestrian access

NUMBER OF SEATS DURING POST EVENT MODE

DURING DURING POST POST DURING DURIN PO SIGNAGE ICON DETAILS EVENT EVENT MODE MODE EVENT EVEN MOD SIGNAGE ICON DETAILS

31,956 31,956

31,956

1000 - 1500 SMALL SIZE SIGNAGE: Pedestrian access scale

SMALL SIZE Pedestrian access scale MEDIUM SIZE SIGNAGE: Site access scale NUMBER OFSIGNAGE: SEATS 1000 1000 - 1500 - 1500 1000 - 1500 1000 • IDENTIFYING KEY SIGNAGE AND WAY-FINDING LOCATIONS DURING POST EVENT MODE • DEFINING SCALE AND PROPORTION BASED ON INTENT • DESIGNING BOARDS AND INFORMATION THAT NEED TO BE ADDED

IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE

DIRECTIONS

PERSPEX - CA ACRYLIC SHE (DAY AND NIGHT SIGN

1000 - 1500 MEDIUM SIZE SIGNAGE: Site access scale MEDIUM SIZE SIGNAGE: Site access scale LARGE SIZE SIGNAGE: Vehicular movement scale

SIGNAGE

LOCATION MAP

DIRECTIONAL IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE SIGNAGE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE DIRECTIONAL

DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE

DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE

1000 - 1500

REGULAR CONDITION (PARK OCCUPANTS)

IDENTIFICATION

31,956

31,956 REGULAR CONDITION (PARK OCCUPANTS)

REGULAR REGULARREGULAR REG CONDITION CONDITION CONDITION CON (PARK (PARK (PARK (P OCCUPANTS) OCCUPANTS) OCCUPANT OCC

SIGNAGE IDENTIFICATION IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE SIGNAGE

NUMBER OF SEATS DURING POST EVENT MODE

REGULAR CONDITION (PARK OCCUPANTS)

31,956 31

PARKING ENTRY

PARKING EXIT

GATES

DIRECTIONS DIRECTIONS DIRECTIONS LOCATION LOCATION MAP MAP LOCATION LOCATION MAP DIRECTIONS MAP

DAY

GATES GATES PARKING PARKING ENTRYENTRY PARKING PARKING PARKING ENTRY PARKING EXITENTRY EXITPARKING PARKING EXIT EXIT

Detailed portfolio and technical drawings are available on request.

THANK YOU

mathewsdijo@gmail.com