ELISE RHINEHART | DESIGN PORTFOLIO
an extension of green space curating an experiential workplace seashore chapel analysis pedestrian point eliserhineh_art up grade
elise rhinehart | design portfolio
this building prioritizes accessibility and inclusivity to all. working to create a cohesive relationship between green space and art center, the design uses ramped entries that act as art galleries to allow users to experience the art center before ever walking through its doors. the building, an extension of the revitilization effort of downtown cayce through the use of art, terminates at an outdoor art garden that extends toward the river.
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an extension of green space
the travertine & glass building showcases the arts - with areas for different artist exhibits, dance studios, classrooms, and a theater for performances. overall, this building works to create a cohesive relationship between park and building where both elements are no longer separate items but instead become one system that intentionally celebrates accessibility.
elise rhinehart | design portfolio
though this building is at large a 145,000 square foot workplace right in the chaos of manhattan, new york, it prioritizes the individual to make sure they have a comfortable and experiential environment. greenery on the ramp and an interior courtyard will inspire gathering but also creates an oasis for those employed who may need to take a step away from the tasks of the day. alumninum louvres placed on the east, south, and west facade are set to the curve of the sun during summer solstice, when the sun is the harshest. however, these would be able to be individually operated to those inhabiting the space, again demonstrating the efforts to curate an experiential workplace.
curating an experiential workplace
10th level high line level ground level
physical model
private entry set back on site
public market space at ground level ramped entry to high line level
upper levels that mirror ground level curve
louvre addition to help mask harsh sunlight
glass enclosed incubator space at high line level public ramped entry to high line level
cafe and vendor markets open to the public that enclose the courtyard at ground level
interior courtyard with lobby entrance set back to northwest corner of site
curating an experiential workplace
a large component in the design process was the encorporation of sun patterns and recognizing its effects on this building and its occupants. each louvre was manipulated with intentions to redirect the sun in a manor that allows the sun to penetrate the building comfortably, avoiding harsh shadows. occupants have the ability to remotely control each louvre based on personal preference and the work environment the user would like to create.
white aluminum rotating louvres connected back to floor plates by steel c beam able to be individually operated
cast in place concrete steel decking i beams and girders
glass paneling along curved facade enclosed by steel framing
view from w 27th
view from 10th avenue view from w 26th
view from high line
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SEASHORE CHAPEL ANALYSIS professor virginia melnyk | clemson university spring 2020
conclusion was made that the curved roofline was a foundational component to create an experiential environment. the relationship between small red and yellow glass panels, the curved roofline, and the movement of the sun allows for those inside the chapel to watch red and yellow shadows move northeast up the interior west facade.
seashore chapel analysis
parti geometry light
part to whole study using only india ink
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PEDESTRIAN POINT
professor miguel roldån | barcelona architecture center spring 2022
the site can be described as a midpoint between the historical eixample district and a more modern development that arose due to the increasing importance of the olympic port. pedestrian point, a 70% private museum archive, proposes a more contemporary approach to the eixample block that allows for a more fluid transition into the newer developments near the sea. Like eixample, It will still hold the edge of the site and contain a central courtyard opening up entirely to the adjacent parc de carles i instead of remaining closed off. pedestrian foot traffic will be increased and encourage public activity within the site by creating a network of connectivity through two bridging systems and a morphed topography into an urban plaza.
pedestrian point
disjointed surrounding green spaces
bridging
sloped roofline suntracking photovoltaic louvres glass concrete bridging steel structure steel and concrete foundation
topography optimization to improve connectivity
system to enhance pedestrian foot traffic
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ELISERHINEH_ART
personal projects for exploration of art through different mediums fall 2019 - current
this chapter has a large emphasis on how ideas can be expressed on a different canvas than one may typically use. everybody expresses themselves daily by the way they live, the choices they make, and even the clothing they wear. people choose to wear various fabrics, colors, and patterns - of different lengths, textures, and combinations as a way to showcase their own personality without ever having to open their mouth. clothes talk - this is just a study on how they can speak to a conceptual idea rather than a singular person’s belief..
this dress was created as a study of 2021’s pantone color of the year, illuminating and ultimate gray, and it’s influence on fashion, beauty, and the home.
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a series of commisioned pieces for kappa kappa gamma at clemson as a way to showcase all the members in a unique way
clemson university during their sorority recruitment process way that also brings in their colors of light and dark blue.
eliserhineh_art
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UP GRADE
professor dan harding | clemson university fall 2022
“up grade” is an educational outreach center through clemson university that focuses on creating an educational environment that benefits a diverse group of users. the project is meant to bring awareness to accessibility by celebrating a common building feature: the ramp. the white, paint - coated steel structure is used to suspend and support a multi-story ramp and create a beautiful architectural experience that everyone can enjoy. the site is near the entrance to clemson university, and the design acts as a gateway to the rest of the college and an extension of the local south carolina botanical gardens.
visually impaired wheelchair users
deaf
injured blind
offices classrooms research study reading nooks breakroom / cafe workshop
anderson highway perimeter road up grade
all welcome ramping as the primary form of circulation
programatically distributed along the ramps’ split level floors, creating a space with engaging visual and experiential connections
garden trail
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view from perimeter road view from anderson highway view entering from the botanical gardens view from garden trail
the program is broken into three buildings: an education center, library, and makerspace. students, faculty, & visitors can learn, research, and make in a beautiful building emphasizing the site’s natural environment through light and programmed nooks. the circulation of the building is primarily ramps, for occupants in wheelchairs, parents strolling their younger children, older adults using walkers, students on crutches, or delivery workers pushing heavy crates. whatever the case, the design works to abandon the status quo in search of an inclusive design with form and strucure that benefits a diverse group.
variety of floorplate textures for those visually impaired
outlook overlooking the extention of clemson university’s botanical gardens
ramped circulation designed for those phyiscally impaired
variety of study zones designed for a customizable learning experience
central skylight to bring indirect lighting into the building
open web steel joist roof system resting on steel beam and column grids
corrugated steel roof primary structural system
open web steel joist roof system
suspended steel cables connecting back to open web steel joist
steel cable suspension system - supports circulation secondary structural system circulation system - ramped floorplates
steel column grid & floorplates primary structural system
floor plate structural system
corrugated metal i beam (girder) tube steel columns i beam (beam)
