Jeffrey Yip - Architectural Portfolio by Jeffrey Yip

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ADAPTIVE REUSE

INTERIOR WORKPLACE

S M U D H E A D Q U A RT E R S R E N O VAT I O N

F T W: “ F O R T H E W I N N ” PA R K

URBAN PUBLIC MARKET

COFFEE KIOSK

JEFFREY YIP ARCHITECT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA jeffreygyip@gmail.com 209.471.1162

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ADAPTIVE REUSE Sacramento 2021

new life Our team collaborated with the developer Hines to reimagine a 200,000 square foot vacant office building anchoring the historic and revitalized R Street Corridor. The original building dates back to 1911 and was the factory for the Thomson Diggs hardware and retail goods company. At that time, the proximity along the Sacramento Valley Railroad and Sacramento River made this an important commercial hub. The building had previously undergone interior renovations that covered up some of the building’s best attributes and missed the contextual language. We sought to strip away the unnecessary remnants of past interventions and instead embrace the building’s industrial past.

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Even though some elements like the warehouse windows had since been replaced, we paid homage to

even the ground floor with much needed daylight. The

new

exterior

building

entries

were

the building’s history by expressing its cast in place

distinguished from the original facade with several

concrete structure and organizing spaces with the bays.

modern elements.

We connected the north and south entries by carving

openings, we proposed new aluminum composite

out an atrium through the length of the building. This

metal portals that extended past the brick facade and

new axis functioned as the main vertical and horizontal

continued seamlessly into the building lobbies. The

circulation, and also as space for tenants to convene.

portals were infilled with structural glass walls and fins

The deep floor plates were also punctured with two

to allow clear sightlines through the entire building

25 foot-square lightwells that flood tenant spaces and

atrium.

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After expanding the exterior

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INTERIOR WORKPLACE Sacramento 2020

meet me in the middle Our 70,000 square foot tenant improvement for UC Davis Health endeavored to consolidate several departments all under one roof, each with its own specific program of private and shared spaces. I worked closely with our interior designers to transform a cookie cutter tilt-up building into a modern workplace with rich textures and a contemporary palette. Our clients were astounded with the result and have used our designs as an example for future build-outs. Our design-build team collaborated through the entire process, achieved LEED Gold Certification, and helped us achieve our vision.

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“MEET ME IN THE MIDDLE” COLLABORATION SPINE

Our team iterated many design concepts for

diagrammed heavily used circulation paths. Spanning

accommodating a dense workplace on the second

the length of the building, a central spine became

floor. Quieter, individual workstations and offices were

logical for locating communal spaces like standing

located toward the perimeter—where there was lighter

huddle rooms, coffee bars, and shared offices. This

foot traffic and greater access to daylight.

concept of a long and wide path for circulating and

Drawing

upon the existing stairwells and main entry points, we

interior workplace

congregating was dubbed “meet me in the middle”.

interior workplace

REVIT / ENSCAPE RENDERING

S M U D H Q R E N O VAT I O N Sacramento 2018

a legacy The Sacramento Municipal Utility District headquarters building was originally designed in 1958 and is considered a prime example of International Style architecture. Everything from the structure, window panes, partitions, and ceilings were based on a 5-foot regimented grid. The building’s articulated black I-beam mullions were reminiscent of other modernists from the decade like Mies van der Rohe. The building is even listed on the National Register of Historic Places. SMUD continued to use this building for 60 years but outgrew it and recognized the need for modernization and expansion. Since our firm designed both the original building and led these renovations, it was a legacy project for us and we took a tremendous amount of pride in respectfully renovating it.

smud headquarters renovation

As we visited the site and analyzed existing

akin to a tech company—more employees working in

drawings and historic photos, it became clearer where

open offices will free up space for collaborative areas

appropriate additions or modifications should interface

like training, huddle, and focus rooms.

with the existing building. Our office’s design involved

Having the opportunity to work on this 150,000

expanding the central core of the building, which was

square foot project in both design documentation and

previously narrow and dark.

Instead of the original

construction administration phases was beneficial to

precast concrete cladding, the new core is designed

my career. As intriguing as it was to see some portions

with expansive curtain walls and includes additional

of the building being demolished and abated, it was

conference space and work lounges. These amenities

an even more rewarding experience to finally see the

bolster SMUD’s new workplace strategy that’s more

new construction scope come to life.

smud headquarters renovation

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FIRST FLOOR

TYPICAL OFFICE FLOOR

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smud headquarters renovation

F T W: “ F O R T H E W I N N ” PA R K Sacramento 2017

design competition For the AIA Central Valley’s Emerging Professionals design competition, my teammate and I were challenged with developing ideas to revitalize Winn Park in midtown Sacramento. Winn Park is underutilized because of its lack of community activities and street presence.

abandoned historic building in the middle of the park is also an eyesore, but offers plenty of potential. This competition was an exercise in interfacing with an existing building, urban planning, and landscape design. Our team proposed transforming the park into a gathering space for displaying and experiencing public art. The historic building was to be repurposed into studios for resident artists, who had the opportunity to exhibit their work in the park and connect with the community. An outdoor art walk drew visitors into the park and encouraged them to meander and enjoy art, sculptures, and installations from multiple vantage points.

ftw: “for the winn” park

Our proposed design added supplemental pathways to weave through existing trees and integrate various areas of the park with new portions of the central buildings. Scattered throughout the park were numerous public art installations that would be free to the public to enjoy.

Conceived as a minimalist glass box, the new indoor gallery addition is located at the end of the art walk. It was designed not to overpower the adjacent historic building but instead by paying respect and interacting very lightly with it. New elements only interface with the existing building in two locations - with a glass elevator and entrance portal.

URBAN PUBLIC MARKET Sacramento 2011

localized food Despite its proximity to agricultural practices, downtown Sacramento lacks a major permanent outlet for selling local foods to the public. Located at a prominent intersection of the city’s streets and neighborhoods, the new urban public market refocuses the sprawling city back a lively hub of culinary and gastronomic activity, giving people a reason to visit, shop, and eat downtown. A commanding structure immediately intrigues those passing by. Integrated with an open street facade, the market offers a taste of what’s inside and invites the public to enter and explore. The building’s architecture showcases the bustling market activity under an enveloping roof structure. An open plan encourages workers, residents, and visitors alike to wander and experience buying directly from the vendors and artisans. The public market and adjoining restaurants place a strong emphasis on sustainable agricultural practices and the care involved in producing fresh, local food. Introducing local food practices to the community promotes healthier ways of life and contributes to an improved urban fabric.

Sacramento’s urban public market aims at

becoming a daily cultural attraction where people can celebrate the simple, edible experiences of life.

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urban public market

ROOF DESIGN

PRAWN CONCEPT

The organic shape and movement of a prawn

The prawn’s undulating exoskeletal shell also

plays a large role in driving my public market’s design.

led to the development of the building’s organic roof

The curling body is interpreted by a long, segmented

structure. Divided into 7 sections, the roof mirrors the

ramp that begins at the northwest entry and encourages

divided shell segments in the body. The roof is highest

a slower, more subtle transition to the second floor

over the public market space and lowest over more

spaces.

Along the way, the mezzanine ramp offers

intimate spaces such as the restaurant and roof deck.

visitors expansive views overlooking the public market

Slitting and splitting the roof into several segments

activity below. The first floor market space becomes a

allows for clerestory windows, stack ventilation, and

stage for the performance of food, on display for all to

surfaces for photovoltaic panels.

experience.

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urban public market

SOUTHWEST VIEW

INTERIOR ENTRY

NORTH ELEVATION

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NORTH / SOUTH SECTION LOOKING EAST

CULINARY CENTER

NIGHT MARKET

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COFFEE KIOSK San Francisco 2010

a study in form While working with Jensen Architects in San Francisco, I modeled the form of a new outdoor kiosk for Blue Bottle Coffee. The prominent location in Civic Center Plaza necessitated a strong and iconic shape. I moved between sketching, physically modeling, and digitally rendering the 80 square-foot structure in order to decide on an

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ideal form. The most intriguing designs involved transformative elements that folded or slid. Walls fold up to create awnings, open to reveal the counter, or fold down to secure the building during off hours. The kiosk is designed to be self-sufficient, with its own photovoltaic panels, solar water heater, and equipment. It is clad in layered perforated metal and glass for filtered visibility and nighttime security. My series of study models were also selected and displayed in the Museum of Craft and Design’s exhibit “Crafting Architecture: Concept, Sketch, Model”.

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CHIPBOARD STUDY MODELS

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JEFFREY YIP ARCHITECT SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA jeffreygyip@gmail.com 209.471.1162