GABRIELLA ArchitBOYD ecture Portfolio
GABRIELLA Archit e ct u re St u dent BOYD
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 4th Year Student at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Major: Provisional Architecture Minor: Themed Entertainment Design
CURRENT
Structure Grid
Capstone: Milledgeville, GA Community Garden/Test Kitchen
North Section Cut
North Elevation Wall Section
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NOTABLE PROJECTS EVOLUTION OF DESIGN
PENUMBRA
4th Year Studio IV: Mixed Use in Downtown Savannah, GA
Located in historic Downtown Savannah, GA, on the corner of Houston and Broughton, this mixed-use complex combines local shopping, entertainment, and residences into one focused area. The current state of the Downtown area is a food desert where food is difficult to access without a car. By introducting a fresh farmers market venue, locals can easily access food on the North Side of the city
Market (1)
Theater (2)
Egress is an important aspect to functional architecture. Through a complete investigation process of both IBC and Savannah City Code Regulations, minimum exits were found. Residential (3-4))
CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
3rd Year Studio II: Center for Mental Health Awareness; Boulder, CO
The Boulder Center is focused on the mental wellbeing of both the public and the individuals that put time, work, and energy into the important research being held at the center.The architecture form is inspired by the user experience journey and how they relate between everyday life and separations of journey. The curvature takes influence from the blue columbine flower and hugs the site topography and flows with the river.
Building orientation was a key factor in design. To both achieve an aesthetic quality of curve,while also shading the interior, overhangs were utilized to diffuse direct sunlight.
Buildings in the northern half of the United States require concrete pile foundations to ensure proper implementation onto the site East Section Cut
North Section Cut
COMMUNITY FOUNT
2nd Year Fundamental Studio II: Community Center; Savannah, GA
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CONTACT
gaboyd00@gmail.com
MOBILE (770) 527-7496
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