DAVID LORENZO
PORTFOLIO 2025
Maker’s Space
The Sanctum
In many instances, a person looking for peace needs a reliable location with an encouraging support group to blossom. In the Experiential Collective, the destination is retreated to the back of the site, nestling into nature and recognizing the landscapes beauty. Inside, the open space and free circulation encourages a social function in between circulation, allowing you to learn from peers and find peace together. The Flexible nature of the program also allows for a wide variety of uses, all consistently aided by systems snuck out of sight. The mass timber, terra-cotta panels, stone brick, and wooden slats all add a collectively pleasant atmosphere for a peaceful visit.
Philadelphia, Blue Bell Park | 2024
Sketches and initial Concepts
Entry Approach
Extended Sanctum Chapel
Roof Forms
Curtain Walls Walls
Hvac System
Structure
SKYLIGHT
GUTTER
ROOF CRICKET
BOLTS
CONCEALED PANEL CLIP 18" O.C. TYP.
ROOF
RIGID BOARD INSULATION
MEMBRANE SHEATHING WOOD DECKING
STEEL PLATE CONNECTION ANCHOR BOLTS
6x12 Beam
ANCHOR BOLTS
STEEL PLATE CONNECTION
7x14 Beam (x2) 10x30 Girder
GLASS DOOR
RIGID INSULATION
3/4"
3/4"
6" = 1'-0" A01
STEEL HANGER
BOLT & NUT
TERRACOTTA SHADING
TERRACOTTA CLADDING
ANCHOR SYSTEM
WATER BARRIER
3" RIGID INSULATION
VAPOR MEMBRANE
CMU ON MORTAR
REBAR
POURED CONCRETE
HORIZONTAL LADDER REINFORCEMENT
1" AIR BARRIER
STONE
MORTAR
ANCHOR
Terracotta and Stone Connection Detail 1
Maker’s Space
Philadelphia, University City | 2023
Constructing affordable housing in a wealthier area provides more opportunities for the disenfranchised. With a focus on sustainable design practices, efficient program layout, and a maker space on the ground floor, we hope to further expand these opportunities.
Biofiltration System
Long Section
Canyon Dive
Grand Canyon, Arizona | 2025
By taking two everyday objects with no clear architectural language, my job was to extract forms and elements. With that language extracted, it was then my job to combine them to create a beautiful space.
By using my keys and watch. I designed an observation deck that also allows for daredevils to bungee jump into the grand canyon.
Parent Objects
Diagrams
Forms Elements Result
Circulation Diagram
Void Diagram
Exterior Ledge
Old and New
Showcasing my workflow from multiple software and the progression that it takes to tell a story. In this project I wanted to tell a story how new and old can overlap and sometimes overtake the landscape into a new perspective.
PROCESS
The Old
PROCESS
The Old and New
Mojave Station
The Mojave Desert, California | 2024
Taking the same story from the previous project, this time I wanted to create a station that combines the new methods of transportation alongside the old method. Again showcasing the progression of how the story got told.
Photoshop
TheGallery
Philadelphia, PA | 2022
A gallery space designed in a similar language to the artworks of Stephan Siebars and LaszloMoholy-Nagy that the gallery will showcase. The Facade and Interior design keep in mind this language and articulate it fluently inside and out.
liminary Sketche
Sketches
Interior Elevation
Front Facade
Longitudinal Section
Photographs
My photographic journey began in 5th grade where I would take pictures ranging from portraits, landscapes and my favorite architecture. Started with digital but ventured into film photography and appreciate the heavily involved process from loading the film, to developing and ultimately scanning.
