Arch Portfolio

ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO

By : Favour Ogunyinmi

Bachelor

- Presented high-quality line of cutlery and culinary items to customers over the phone. Established new clientele through referrals.

- Re ned communication skills and polished personal sales technique

Room as Fields, University of Houston

- Researched precedent to develop a conceptual matrix that hybridizes principles of the precedent.

- Used one-hybrid system and its design principals to build a pavilion

SCATTER BLOCK

The concept for the Scatter Block was inspired by the design of the Nasher Center, which comprises five bays with six thick walls each. The Nasher Center was primarily designed to have a central program confined to a specific area in each bay and to incorporate various sources of natural light. For my building, I have reimagined this concept by enabling various programs to interact in each bay without any specific section restriction. Additionally, courtyard spaces have been incorporated on different levels to illuminate the area with natural light. The primary focus of my building’s design was the distribution of programs in each bay and how they would interact on the same level and throughout the entire building. Located By the menil, The six walls define the building, with minimal horizontal circulation. On the first floor, the basketball field is the central focus, and programs and courtyard spaces are mixed on both the first and second floors. On the third floor, a variety of programs and courtyard spaces with small scattered hallways allow moments of transition from one side to another on the level.

Basement Floor 1’= 1/64”

Ground Floor 1’= 1/64”

ILLUMINARIUM

Located in the vibrant east downtown area, my project is a mixed-use building that combines residential and public spaces. Throughout my research, I explored the rich cultural and historical impact of East Downtown. In particular, I investigated the impact of gentrification on the area’s iconic murals, which were predominantly painted on abandoned buildings. As the community began to reclaim these spaces, the murals were at risk of being destroyed, resulting in the gradual loss of this vibrant art form. Inspired by this concept, I envisioned a space that would celebrate the culture of murals and provide a permanent home for this unique art form. The building features a dual-purpose design, comprising a public area known as the Illuminarium and a residential space at the rear. The Illuminarium is designed to be adjusted, incorporating movable walls that allow the curator to curate the space and evoke specific emotions as visitors walk through it.

Concept Diagram

INTERACTIVE SPACE ILLUMINARIUM RESIDENCE

LIGHT STUDIES

DIRECT SUNLIGHT

INDIRECT SUNLIGHT

East Elevation

LIGHT PAVILLION

I created a pavilion adjacent to the Menil Drawing Institute, with the task of selecting a field condition and conceptual matrix. Drawing inspiration from two noteworthy precedents, namely Steven Holl and Vito Acconci’s Storefront for Art and Architecture, I employed a minimalist approach to design, enabling the intersection of interior and exterior spaces. In addition, multiple entry areas were incorporated, providing users with the freedom to curate their own experiences. My objective was to explore how light can enhance art spaces, which is exemplified by the three elements of art that I incorporated into the pavilion - color, form, and texture. Color and form were expressed through installations, while the roof featured an opaque glass material with louvers that offered protection while reflecting light toward the artwork in all areas of the pavilion

Matrix Diagram

Section II

Section I