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SELECTED WORKS
SOUNDSCAPE
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VERTICAL VILLAGE
Residential
Professor Sam Clovis, Partner Nathan Salas
Softwares: Rhinoceros 3D, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Objective
The project designs a 300-unit affordable housing development in Montrose, Houston. With a small site footprint, building upward became necessary. The design juxtaposes the conventional high-rise by prioritizing connection and community in a neighborhood known for its vibrant culture and diverse residents.
Project Development
Vertical Village reimagines apartment living by fostering community among residents. Unlike traditional apartments where residents move directly to their units, this design embraces shared spaces, encouraging engagement with neighbors. Double height courtyards, a spa, movie room, studio, and library break the uniformity of the tower and create a self-sustaining environment that feels like a city within a village. The first three floors extend this sense of connection to the public, featuring a retail storefront, gallery spaces for local artists, a coffee shop, and jazz bar, drawing from Montrose’s rich culture. The circulation reinforces this idea with exterior staircases wrapping around the building, linking amenities and promoting interaction at every level. The design transforms the tower into a dynamic living environment that cultivates a sense of belonging.
Isolated residents with minimal daylight exposure
Maximizes natural dayligiht, promotes passive cooling, and enhances cross-ventilation
Breaks static tower form, shared amenities encourage resident interaction
Mirror Angle
Studio
S
Library Community Plaza
Southwest Corner
Materials Used: Basswood, MDF, 3D Print, Metallic Paper
1’- 0” = 1/2” Sectional Model
SOUNDSCAPE 02.
Performane Hall
Professor Kevin Story, Partner Alex Ward
Softwares: Rhinoceros 3D, Adobe Illustrator, Twin Motion
Objective
The project aims to create an intimate performance hall for 300 guests in Houston, celebrating the city’s rich musical history and culture . Designed to unite musicians and music lovers, the hall embraces music as a powerful form of expression that brings people together.
Project Development
Soundscape is conceptually designed as a “box within a box,” with the inner housing the building’s program and the outer layer organizing circulation. The central core contains essential facilities including the multi-level performance hall with walls designed to control sound and ensure optimal acoustics. The hall also offers flexible seating to accommodate various events. Surrounding this core is a curvilinear shell that responds to the site, shaping the lobby and circulation spaces throughout the building. Terraced outdoor balconies and green roofs are integrated in this outer layer, creating sustainable gathering spaces. The double-height lobby is flooded with natural light through the floor to ceiling curtain wall, shaded by a wood fin facade that reflects the material of neighboring buildings. The interplay between the inner core’s sharp geometry and exterior’s soft curves reflects a balance of function and aesthetic harmony
A1 Solid Wood Facade
A2 Staggered Stud Wall With Acoustic PVC Panel Finish
A3 Wood Fin Facade Over Laminated Insulated Glass A3
A2
Third Floor Plan
Section
03.
SHIFTING GROUNDS
Hybrid, Inspired by Seattle Public Library
Professor Michael Gonzales
Softwares: Rhinoceros 3D, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Objective
The project envisions a hybrid building designed for the unique site of The Menil Collection, near the University of Saint Thomas. Through extensive site analysis, I explored the cultural dynamics, spatial relationships, and key axes of the surrounding area, ensuring the design integrates with its context.
Project Development
Circle of Truss is a dynamic space that serves both students and the public, fostering a deep sense of community through three core design principles. The shifting platforms create open voids that become extensions of the gathering spaces on the site. Each platform is oriented towards significant landmarks within the site. The transparency of the facade establishes a visual connection to the surrounding landscape, highlighting the building’s relationship to its environment through varying axes. The openness of the structure provides ultimate flexibility in programmatic use with the structural supports pushed to the periphery of the building. A central atrium, spanning three floors, units the distinct programs of each level, creating a vibrant environment
MenilDrawingInstitute
W.MainSt
Bookstore
Bookstore
Dormitory
Cafe
Sports Facility
Shifting
West Elevation
Transparency Open Structure
Ground Floor Plan
Fourth Floor Plan Structure/Space
Professor Kevin Story, Rives Taylor
Softwares: Rhinoceros 3D, Adobe Illustrator, Twinmotion
4” PRE-FINISHED ALUMINUM CLIP FLASHING FACIA SYSTEM
F.T. WOOD BLOCKING
SEALANT JOINT
2-1/2” X 6” WOOD TOP FRAME
PRE-FINISHED ALUMINUM FLASHING SYSTEM OVER TPO ROOF MEMBRANE
FULLY ADHERED TPO ROOF MEMBRANE SYSTEM OVER BASE FLASHING
1” CONTINUOUS SOLID WOOD FACADE BACKING
FULLY ADHERED TPO ROOF MEMBRANE SYSTEM OVER 5/8” DENSDECK
3” OF TAPERED RIGID INSULATION OVER 1/4” : 1’ SLOPED TO ROOF DRAIN
2“ R-5 THERMAX BASE LAYER RIGID INSULATION
1” CONTINUOUS RIGID INSULATION
1-1/2” STEEL ROOF DECKING BELOW CONCRETE SYSTEM
STEEL EDGE ANGLE
STEEL STUD TOP PLATE
8” STEEL WF BEAM SEE STRUCTURAL
5/8” DENSGLASS SHEATHING WITH LIGUID APPLIED DAMPROOFING
R-19 BATT INSULATION
6” STEEL STUD WALL
VERTICAL FACADE SKIN SYSTEM
TYVEK BUILING WRAP
SUSPENDED ACOUSTIC TILE CEILING SYSTEM
58” BELOW TOP OF WALL
EXTENDED FACADE SYSTEM FOR GUARDRAIL 2-1/2X6” WOOD
2X2” VERTICAL WOOD FACADE
CONCRETE PAVER OVER FULLY ADHERED TPO ROOF MEMBRANE SYSTEM
SEALANT AND BACKER ROD SEALANT JOINT
2.5X6” KAWNEER CURTAIN WALL HORIZONTAL HEAD MULLION
2.5X1” HORIZONTAL BRACING
VEGETATION
SOIL
CONCRETE OVER 1-1/2” STEEL DECK
8” W.F. STEEL BEAM SEE STRUCTURAL CONT. EDGE ANGLE
SPANDREL GLASS
1” RIGID INSULATION
SUSPENDED CEILING SYSTEM
2.5X6” KAWNEER CURTAIN WALL HORIZONTAL MULLION
CEILING MOUNT TRACK
5/8” GYPSUM BOARD CEILING
WOOD SLAT CEILING
LAMINATED INSULATED GLASS
TAPERED RIGID INSULATION SLOPE TO ROOF DRAINS
VAPOR BARRIER
3/4” DENSDECK ROOF COVERBOARD
Study of the exisitng project in Chile, placed in a new, colder climate of Sweden. Added extra layers of insulation, concrete floors, a protective copper exterior, 3’ stilts to protect from thermal bridging, and a roof overhang to protect windows.
Key Note Legend
.03” sheet-copper standing-seam
cladding sealing layer
.83” perforated oriented-strand board
1.42” battens plastic sheeting
.95” wood-fibre slabs
2x6 wood framing
mineral wool between beams
vapour barrier
insulation/battens
.83” perforated oriented-strand board
.5” plasterboard
double glazing in aluminium frame: .08x.23” toughened glass + .63” cavity
.03” sheet-copper standing-seam
cladding sealing layer
.83” perforated oriented-strand board
1.42” battens plastic sheeting
.95” wood-fibre slabs
2x6 wood framing
mineral wool between beams steel I-beams
vapour barrier
insulation/battens
.5” plasterboard
linoleum
1” screed
4” reinforced concrete floor
.95” wooden flooring
2.36” screed
6.65” insulation + I-beam
7.87” reinforced concrete floor steel I-beam concrete footing
Wall Section
St. Edwards University Residence Hall
Key Note Legend
galvanized sheet-steel standing-seam roofing separating layer; polythene sheeting
15 mm plasterboard with layer of glass fibre
127 mm expanded polystyrene thermal insulation
45 mm trapezoidal-section steel sheeting
steel trussed girders 455 mm deep
20 mm steel omega sections
15 mm plasterboard
6 mm toughened sunscreen glass with bronze-anodized aluminium coating
+ 12 mm cavity + 6 mm toughened glass
140/65 mm aluminium frame
50 mm alum. fire-resistant panel, insulated
5 mm carpet
75 mm concrete on trapezoidal-section metal sheeting
100 mm rigid-foam thermal insulation
100/310 mm steel I-section
152/75 mm steel channel sections
20 mm steel omega sections
2 mm galvanized steel sheeting
100 mm brickwork in regular stretcher bond
(100/200/65 mm bricks)
stainless-steel ties; 50 mm ventilated cavity vapour-retarding layer
15 mm plasterboard with layer of glass fibre
152 mm glass-fibre thermal insulation between 152/75 mm steel channel sections
15 mm plasterboard
absorbent mortar; layer of polythene
50 mm concrete slab pavings 300/600 mm
50 sand/mortar bed; drainage mat bituminous layer; screed to falls
230 mm reinforced concrete slab
ERADA ZEYNU
Passionate about architecture as a means to shape daily life and create a lasting impact on communities. Seeking an internship to further develop my skills, gain practical experience, and engage in continuous learning.
EDUCATION
Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture, University of Houston May 2026 Bachelor of Architecture, Minor in Business Administration 3.7/4.0
EXPERIENCE
Advancing Community Engagement & Service Institute. Houston, Texas Sept 2022-Present Academic Tutor
• Tutored 40+ elementary students in under-resourced communities, improving math and reading proficiency through personalized lesson plans.
• Designed interactive learning tools to enhance vocabulary retention, resulting in students meeting grade-level benchmarks.
Harrison. Dallas, Texas
Jan 2021-May 2021 Architecture Intern (469) 954-0073 | eradazeynu@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/eradazeynu
• Collaborated with architects and interior designers to develop client presentations, organizing 15+ material collages and floor plans to visualize design options.
• Supported project workflows by applying redlines to architectural drawings and coordinating with material manufacturers to verify product specifications and availability.
• Researched and sourced sustainable materials for client proposals, enhancing presentation clarity and supporting informed client decision-making.
INVOLVEMENT
National Organization of Minority Architecture Students Professional Development Chair Freedom By Design Project Manager Future Women in Architecture Mentor
American Institute of Architecture Students, Black Students in Design Member Students of East Africa, Muslim Student Association Member
SKILLS
Technical: Rhinoceros 3D, Autodesk Revit, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite, Digital Fabrication
Professional: Team Collaboration, Communication, Problem-Solving, Leadership, Detail-Oriented, Time Management
HONORS
Undergraduate Architecture Prospectus Publication 2022-2023
Academic Excellence Scholarship 2021-2025 Dean’s List 2021-2024
