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CONTENT
FIFTH YEAR
Senior Project: WARE+home
Elysian Valley Cultural Center
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FOURTH YEAR
Black Domesticity: Mayo House
Reconstructing Icons: Triumphal Arch
THIRD YEAR
Silverlake Mixed-Use Housing 38-47
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WARE+home: Food Distribution Warehouse + Refugee Center
Present day Lincoln Heights exists as a complex layering of the past; a mosaic of immigrant communities that have once come and gone throughout time. From the Kizh tribe of the Sonoran Desert to the Okies reaching the terminus of Route 66, California and its peoples have always been in a state of flux. WARE+home explores how the creation of a structure on colonized land can work to actively function as a tool for inclusion and humanistic homemaking. By addressing the universal human needs of shelter, food security, and community, architecture can aid in a harmonious union of cultural identity and societal integration.
Each design choice was consciously made to create a familiar environment to users from the SWANA region that still aligns with Los Angeles architectural design in a process that merges and preserves cultures. The use of terracotta, linen fabric shading structures, floral stone design, arched windows, and rooftop courtyards are examples of design that can be found in cultures from Southwest Asia/North Africa as well as California, paying homage to a cross-cultural fabric that East LA embraces. while finding a common ground with the local environment, allowing for a degree of assimilation that preserves the integrity of one’s own heritage.
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DIRT IS IN THE DETAILS: ELYSIAN
VALLEY CULTURAL CENTER
This cultural center, conceived by designers of Syrian and Indian heritage, celebrates the fusion of culture and femininity within architecture. Uniting elements like patterns, clay, and organic forms from both traditions, the design navigates the LA river’s transformation. The architectural layout carves out paths of circulation from program blocks, reflecting the river’s concretization and subsequent revival. Curvatures in the building form create an intriguing, inviting atmosphere, encouraging users to explore each space.
Constructed primarily with sundried clay bricks, the building is sheathed with varying clay layers on both sides. The thickness of the clay adapts to diverse functionalities, serving as shelving, storage, or seating within the pinched forms. Drawing inspiration from Islamic architectural patterns, intricately engraved walls reveals itself to users, transforming the space into an ornate environment.
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A BLACK AESTHETIC: MAYO HOUSE
In this house design, the carving of the earth’s soil is explored as a method for creating a space for multi-generational housing and community. Rooms are placed around an open courtyard, but all spaces are situated below grade. The courtyard becomes the centralized concept in the design, where users can use this space to cross the yard to arrive at a new room, congregate, or simply relax outdoors.
Roof surfaces of the underground house burst through the soil and protrude from the ground, therefore exposing the black onyx massing with painted imagery and revealing skylights. The use of amphitheater seating along the grand staircase serves as a reference to the porch of Blackowned homes. Children can climb and play, anyone can relax and congregate.
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Day Room
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Top: Ground Floor Plan
Bottom: Sectional Elevation
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Central Courtyard
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Physical Model
A BLACK AESTHETIC: RECONSTRUCTING THE TRIUMPHAL ARCH
In effort to avoid disruption of the visual mountainscape of Southern California, forms were created referencing the already existing topographical surroundings of Vetter Mountain. The shifted box truss structure allows for angular forms that dance along the natural peaks and lows of the summit.
Circulation through the site remains simple, in contrast with the complicated structure. Publicly accessible program is kept near the entrance, while private living quarters are tucked deeper in the facility.
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Albina Map
Albina district map from “Bleeding Albina” by Karen J. Gibson marks 9 districts.
Interlocking Forms
Each 9 pieces that create the triumphal arch are connected to one another through interlocking mechanisms.
Extracted Forms
3 boundaries are extracted, one of them acting as a void.
Abstract Form
2 abstract forms are created, inspired by previous extracted boundaries.
Final Form
Nestled between the final forms is a void with a viewing platform for users.
1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 VOID VOID
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Diagram
Scale: 1/2”=1’-0” 27’ - 4” 6’ 12’ - 4” 9’ 36’ 18’ 18’
Symbol of Honor Representation of honoring community members
Front Elevation
30’ Brighter Future
Representation
Black Business
of corner of North Williams and North Russell
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Representation of
presence
Black Cowboys
off of muralist Isaka Shamsud-Din’s representation of Black cowboy history on 78’ Albina
Mural Project
Music
jazz
in Albina & Albina Music Trust Logo
BPP
Black Panther Party
Logo to honor their involvement in Portland
Icon
as a symbol of appreciation to communal organizing.
Black Activism
of protestor
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Willamette River
Front Elevation
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Physical Model
SILVERLAKE BOULEVARD HOUSING
The focus of this project was to create a sense of community amongst residents through pockets of overlapping space on every level, while still maintaining privacy where desired. With the targeted occupants being young families, specified areas were designed for children, adults, and both. There are centers of rest away from the bustling of the city down below where family memories can be made, adults can relax, and tenants can mingle. The central staircase is designed to encourage tenants to use all levels of the complex and overlook Silverlake Blvd.
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SILVERLAKE BLVD. ELEVATION
1/8” = 1’
EFFIE ST. ELEVATION
1/8” = 1’
0’ 5’ 20’ 40’
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Top: Front Elevation
Bottom: Side Elevation
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Groundfloor View
LEVEL 3 PLAN
1/8” = 1’
LEVEL 2 PLAN
1/8” = 1’
Top: Level 3 Unit Plan
Bottom: Level 2 Unit Plan
UP DN STUDIO 1BR 2BR STUDIO 2BR PLAY AREA ROOFTOP GARDEN DN
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Rooftop View
SITE SECTION
1/8” = 1’
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0’ 5’ 20’ 40’
KHAN 1650 SILVERLAKE BLVD., CALIFORNIA, US MIXED-USE HOUSING
KHAN PARKING + GROUND FLOOR PLAN 04/07/2022 CONSTRUCTION ISSUE NOTES: REV: BY: DATE: B C D E F G H J A SITE TITLE DATE DRAWN BY PROJECT NO. REVISION CHECKED BY ARCHITECT DESCRIPTION: A110 04 A BM * H KHAN 9'-0" 9'-0" 9'-0" 9'-0" 9'-0" 9'-0" 9'-0" 9'-0" 18'-0" 8'-10" 16'-3" 6'-0" 6'-0" 25'-0" 67'-7" 11'-6" 10'-8" 17'-4" 29'-4" 22'-3" 7'-6" 121'-0" 19'-7" 6'-0" 78'-6" 13'-0" 6'-6" 18'-0" 41'-0" 10'-0" 15'-0" 24'-6" 11'-8" 10'-0" 21'-8" 9'-0" 7'-6" 24'-6" 8'-0" 7'-9" 6'-0" 18'-0" 37'-6" 8'-0" 7'-6" 17'-0" 17'-2" 10'-0" 9'-0" 9'-0" 9'-0" 9'-0" 30'-0" 24'-0" 37'-6" 6'-6" 6'-0" 31'-0" 14'-7" 27'-6" 11'-6" 24'-6" 19'-0" 9'-0" 12'-4" 25'-0" 23'-0" 52'-0" 9'-0" 10'-0" 29'-0" 7'-6" 50'-0" 6'-0" 6'-6" 28'-7" 31'-4" 6'-0" 36'-0" 17'-0" 31'-1" 9'-0" 42'-0" A B C A B C 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 0’ 5’ 20’ 40’ SCALE 1/8” = 1’ PARKING GARAGE PLAN GROUND LEVEL PLAN 2 U-2 W-4 44 Construction Documents
HANIYA
HANIYA
8'-0" 15'-6" 13'-5" 3'-0" 7'-5" 4'-8" 4'-9" 0'-7" 11'-9" 6'-0" 1'0" 5'-8" 6'-2" 4'-3" 5'-3" 4'-3" 1'-0" 8'-3" 12'-0" 4'-6" 12'-0" 3'-3" 5'-1" 21'-0" 6'-0" 3'-0" 13'-6" 3'-8" 6'-0" HANIYA 1650 SILVERLAKE CALIFORNIA, MIXED-USE HOUSING HANIYA STAIR PLAN 04/07/2022 CONSTRUCTION NOTES: REV: B C D E F G H J A SITE TITLE DATE DRAWN BY PROJECT NO. REVISION ARCHITECT DESCRIPTION: A500 04 A * H KHAN TIMBER LOUVER SYSTEM CEMENT FIBER PANELS FASTENER CAST-IN CLIP CAST-IN CLIP GYPSUM BOARD 2x8 WOOD STUD PLYWOOD SHEATHING STUCCO FINISH INTERMEDIATE SUPPORT HORIZONTAL TIMBER LOUVER VERTICAL TIMBER LOUVER METAL FLASHING FASTENER 1’x1’ BALCONY TILE MORTAR WATERPROOFING GYPSUM BOARD CONCRETE PODIUM 1’x1’ UNDERSIDE TILE 8” BATT INSULATION PLANTS RIGID INSULATION BATT INSULATION 2x10 ROOF JOIST PLYWOOD SHEATH INTERIOR FINISH WATERPROOF MEMBRANE PARAPET FLASHING CEMENT FIBRER PANEL 4x10 STUD DOUBLE TOP PLATE HEADER SILL GUIDE TOP TRACK 1/4” INSULATED GLASS 1/4” INSULATED GLASS BOTTOM RAIL INTERIOR FLOOR FINISH WATERPROOF MEMBRANE PLYWOOD SHEATHING 2x10 FLOOR JOIST GLASS STOP SILL GUIDE SILL BOTTOM TRACK COLUMN REBARS RIGID INSULATION GRANULAR FILL STIFF CLAY SOIL COLUMN STIRRUPS WATERPROOF MEMBRANE HOOK REINFORCEMENT GRATE COLUMN BALCONY TILE MORTAR BLOCK SILL CANT STRIP SOIL DRAINAGE CELL ROOT BARRIER WATERPROOF MEMBRANE PLYWOOD SHEATHING 2x10 FLOOR JOIST PLYWOOD SHEATHING INTERIOR FINISH METAL FLASHING PLYWOOD 4x8 WOOD BLOCKING WATERPROOF MEMBRANE METAL FLASHING DOUBLE TOP PLATE 8” BATT INSULATION GYPSUM BOARD CEMENT FIBRE PANELS FRONT ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION PLAN 1 - EGRESS STAIR 1 - ROOFTOP GARDEN 2 - EXTERIOR WALL 3 - LOUVER CONNECTION 4 - ROOF PARAPET 3 - BALCONY THRESHOLD 6 - FOUNDATION FOOTING 45 Section
Details
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LEVEL 1 FRAMING PLAN
SCALE 1/4” = 1’
ROOFTOP FRAMING PLAN
SCALE 1/4” = 1’
LEVEL 2 FRAMING PLAN
SCALE 1/4” = 1’
Structural Framing Details
1650 SILVERLAKE CALIFORNIA, MIXED-USE HOUSING HANIYA STRUCTURAL 04/07/2022 CONSTRUCTION NOTES: REV: B C D E F G H I J A SITE TITLE DATE DRAWN BY PROJECT NO. ARCHITECT DESCRIPTION: S100 04 * H KHAN 2x8 WALL STUD LEGEND 2x12 FLOOR JOIST 4x8 BEAM SHEAR WALL FLOOR JOIST SPAN CONCRETE SLAB 2x8 WALL STUD SHEAR WALL 2x10 FLOOR JOIST 30’ 0” 15’ 0” 15’ 0” 28’ 0” 2x12 JOIST @ 16” OC 2x12 JOIST @ 16” OC 2x12 JOIST @ 16” OC 2x12 JOIST @ 16” OC 2x10 JOIST @ 16” OC 2x10 JOIST @ 16” OC 2x10 JOIST @ 16” OC 2x10 JOIST @ 16” OC 28’ 0” 28’ 0” 30’ 0” 30’ 0” 7’ 6” 7’ 6” 47
HANIYA
