Architecture Portfolio - Joanna Frauca | B.F.A. Architecture & Printmaking Minor

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JOANNA FRAUCA

@fraucajoanna

ARCHI T EC T URE DE SIGN PRIN T M AK ING

EDUCATION SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ARTS AND DESIGN B.F.A. | ARCHITECTURE MINOR | PRINTMAKING

SKILLS SKETCHING AND RENDERING DIGITAL MODELING TEAM | INTERPERSONAL CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION CRITICAL THINKING | PROBLEM SOLVING ADAPTABLE LEARNING STRONG RESEARCHING AVID PUBLIC SPEAKING RELIEF | LITHOGRAPHY | MONOTYPE | INTAGLIO | SCREEN PRINT

EXPERIENCE AES en Panamá Communications Department Intern

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Composed numerous documents for the internal and external affairs of the company.

Revised documentation for publishing or archiving.

Translated texts and announcements from Spanish to English and vice-versa.

Oversaw communications with other businesses and company partners.

Aided in the organization of corporate activities and volunteer work.

PRODIMA S.A. Marketing Department Project Intern

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July 2017 - September 2017 Panama City, Panama

July 2016 - August 2016 Panama City, Panama

Oversaw the quotation and schematic design of supermarket stands for the company’s new product.

Applied nouvelle marketing skills.

VOLUNTEER WORK SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY AUTODESK REVIT AutoCAD ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR ADOBE INDESIGN CC ADOBE PHOTOSHOP MICROSOFT OFFICE PROCREATE

AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS ACADEMIC HONORS SCHOL ARSHIP ON CAMPUS ACADEMIC HONORS SCHOL ARSHIP SCAD ACHIEVEMENT SCHOL ARSHIP SCAD ACHIEVEMENT HONORS SCHOL ARSHIP

LANGUAGES SPANISH (NATIVE) ENGLISH (SECOND) FRENCH (CONVERSATIONAL)

INTERESTS DEBATING READING CRIMINOLOGY SHOWS SOCCER AND BASKETBALL MUSIC | DANCING PAINTING PHYSICS TRAVELING

NHI | National Hispanic Institute Collegiate World Series| Senior Mentor

July 27th - July 31st, 2016 Denton, TX

The National Hispanic Institute is an international non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the future leadership needs of the global Hispanic community. The main target of this organization is high school students, which attend summer programs that teach them how to dialogue, analyze and assess current world problems. The Collegiate World Series is one of the programs offered

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July 25th - July 29th, 2018 Denton, TX

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Mentored high school students on a critical thinking process called Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL).

Coached high school students on the college application process.

Managed logistic and organizational tasks.

ACTIVITIES AND EXHIBITIONS SCAD Open Studio Gallery Featured Artist

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Showcased eight Printmaking pieces.

SCAD De Fine Art Gallery Featured Artist

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October 25th, 2019 Savannah, GA

February-April, 2019 Savannah, GA

Showcased two Printmaking pieces.

SCAD Lacoste Open Studio Featured Artist

November, 2017 Lacoste, France

At the end of each academic quarter, a selected number of artworks created by the current students of the SCAD Lacoste campus is selected for a featured gallery were locals can visit the exhibit.

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Showcased two Mono-type prints at the event.

Freshman Work Gallery Invited Artist

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November 2015 Columbia, SC

Attended as an invited artist on a community gallery to showcase my first quarter’s work.

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT ASHRAE SCAD Student Chapter Club Member

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Two-year subscription to ASHRAE as a student member.

2017-2018 Savannah, GA

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Located just 18.8 mi away from downtown Savannah at the banks of Skidaway River, Skidaway Island Marsh Education Centre serves as a research facility and interactive museum open to the public. The project serves two main objectives: to provide the necessary facilities for the research and education of Skidaway’s marsh ecosystems as well as creating a meeting point for visitors and other researchers from nearby institutions.

MARSH EDUCATION CENTER SKIDAWAY ISLAND, SAVANNAH, GA

A MARSH IS A TYPE OF WETLAND, AN AREA OF LAND WHERE WATER COVERS GROUND FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. UNLIKE SWAMPS, WHICH ARE DOMINATED BY TREES, MARSHES ARE USUALLY TREELESS AND DOMINATED BY GRASSES AND OTHER HERBACEOUS PLANTS. Via https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/marsh/

The one hundred miles of Georgia’s coast has approximately one-half million acres of marshland, each marsh ranging from 4 to 8 miles wide. Georgia has the second largest amount of salt marshes in the United States and the marshland on Georgia’s coast makes up an estimated one-third of all the salt marshes on the east coast.

The marsh is a harsh environment for wildlife. The temperature can quickly change with the shifting tides. The inconsistent influx of salt water causes the land to have irregular exposure to air and salt water. This makes it difficult for species to inhabit the marsh full time. Although the marsh is not home to many permanent residents, various land and aquatic species visit the marsh in order to feed and take shelter and the marsh’s shallow tidal water is home to the young of many marine species before they return to the open sea.

Via https://gacoast.uga.edu/about/georgia-coast/salt-marsh-ecology/

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RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING PROJECT SITE As of the census of 2000, there were 6,914 people, 3,193 households, and 2,701 families residing in the CDP (Census-designated place). The population density was 422.7 people per square mile (163.2/km²).

There are also several Golfing communities and part time residencies.

Via https://www.census.gov/

FLORA AND FAUNA OF THE SURROUNDING MARSH The levee marsh is the habitat on the banks of tidal creeks. The soil is regularly bathed in seawater and the constant supply of water helps the area maintain consistent salinity and temperature. There is a continual flow of nutrients that supports vegetation on the banks, such as smooth cord-grass that can grow up to six feet. The consistency of these climatic conditions prove a solid ecosystem for the local species.

Via https://gacoast.uga.edu/about/georgia-coast/salt-marsh-ecology/

EXISTING SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH COMMUNITIES SURROUNDING SITE Due to climate change and invasive human demographic trends, these ecosystems are at risk of disappearing. Some of the institutions in charge of the research and preservation of these fragile zones located in Skidaway are the following: the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium, the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, the Shellfish Research Laboratory, Gray’s Reef Natural Marine Sanctuary, amongst others.

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Building, and The Boardwalk. The amenities and Landscaped spaces of nearby institutions as well as visitors.

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CafĂŠ | Exhibition

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Frauca Moscote Manor is a part-time residence located at the edge of the small Provenรงal town of Lacoste. Surrounded by vineyards and lavender fields, the hill where the project is located overlooks a valley and the neighboring hilltop-town of Bonnieux. The complex, designed as a grand loft for a single user or a couple, features a mixture of spaces that stimulate the Body, the Mind, and the Soul.

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LACOSTE, FRANCE

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LACOSTE IS A COMMUNE IN THE VAUCLUSE DEPARTMENT IN THE PROVENCE-ALPES-CÔTE D’AZUR REGION IN SOUTHEASTERN FRANCE. ITS POPULATION DOUBLES IN SIZE DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE SUMMER TOURIST SEASON.

Lacoste is a picturesque old mountain village overlooking the village of Bonnieux and the Grand Luberon Mountains to the east, and flanked by the Vaucluse to the north and the Petit Luberon to the south. There is also a path through the valley that leads from Bonnieux to Lacoste (about a 45-minute walk).

The vernacular architecture and cobblestone streets give the impression of a village where time has stood still.

The oldest building in the town, the Maison Forte, dates back to the 9th century while the nearby Pont Julien remains one of the oldest standing examples of a working 1st century B.C. Roman bridge. Finnbar Mac Eoin, author of “Two Suitcases And A Dog” lives in Lacoste. He was the last person to drive across The Pont Julien before it closed to traffic in 2005. A plaque states, “We do not know who was the first person to cross, but an Irishman was the last”.

Via https://www.festivaldelacoste.com/

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DEVELOP | THINK | LEARN As an important part of consciousness, the mind requires continuous stimulation: a place where the concept “mind over matter” turns into “matter for the mind”.

REPLENISH | HEAL | RELAX How can the mind and the soul be in stability if their host is ill? The body is the bridge between the consciousness and the physical world.

CHARACTER | ATTITUDE | PERSONA What makes us enjoy our days?

What triggers our sense of nostalgia?

Perceptions, which are formulated by what our body senses, come to play with memories and thoughts that our mind manifests as we interact with space.

Body Body + Soul Mind + Body

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A REFUGE FOR THE HUMAN

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THE INTENT BEHIND A CONCEPT THAT CATERS TO THESE THREE ELEMENTAL FACTORS OF HUMANITY IS TO CREATE A SANCTUARY WHERE EACH ASPECT OF THE HUMAN ESSENCE CAN DUEL FREELY. The main idea behind this design arises from an exploration of the real purpose for dwelling spaces. What is the true definition of Home? When does a house become this, and what is the difference between one and the other? We can separate these two ideas by associating the house with a shelter and the home with a refuge and comparing the two.

A refuge, catered to a particular inhabitant or set of inhabitants, should properly account for the daily activities these might perform by providing an enhancement in the experience of each particular space of the home.

Frauca Moscote Manor addresses three main aspects of the Human Essence by providing minutely designed architecture that bring about a deep experience of space. Through the use of natural lighting, views, integration of landscape, and play of materials, this dwelling is transformed into a sanctuary for the occupant.

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The space that caters to the ‘mind’ is a personal studio and library. This space provides two different visual experiences that captivate the mind. During the day, the dense forest of deciduous and conifer trees appears to integrate with the barrel-shaped room as it hovers over the descending topography of the mountain.

At night, the polished black marble floors in combination with the slanted curtain walls render an optical illusion where the space appears so become a continuous loop.

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The space in charge of the ‘body’ is a la to provide the dweller with a space to re neutral colors that don’t overwhelm the reflecting pools on the terrace floor fil pleasant atmosphere for relaxation.

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The space for the ‘soul’ consists of a solarium and a lounge. It blends two important aspects: connection with nature and entertainment. While the solarium strives to create an ambiance of contemplation and connection with the outdoors, the lounge instigates distraction and leisure. This slight dichotomy of tasks attempts to provide a balance for the dweller.

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SOLARIUM This resting area sits next to the bed. The large curtain walls provide an open presence of the vegetation outside.

DINING | KITCHEN The positioning of the kitchen allows the dweller to have unobstructed views to through the terrace while cooking.

BATH Skylights created from a reflecting pool on the upper level filter light through the space below.

LOUNGE The lounge is a place of leisure to distract the soul from the common practices.

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ENTRANCE | LIVING AREA The idea of a ramp surfaces form the notion of vertical experiences. A smooth transition between spaces creates the illusion that all parts of the house are uninterrupted.

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Punta PacĂ­fica Charter Airport is a domestic flights airport located at the heart of the up-and-coming downtown Panama City, Republic of Panama. The project sits on an artificial island accessible by road or boat. It forms part of a cluster of three artificial islands at the mouth of the high-end neighborhood of Punta PacĂ­fica.

PUNTA PACÍFICA CHARTER AIRPORT PANAMA CITY, PANAMA

PANAMA CITY, IS THE CAPITAL AND LARGEST CITY OF PANAMA. IT HAS AN URBAN POPULATION OF 880,691, WITH OVER 1.5 MILLION IN ITS METROPOLITAN AREA. THE CITY IS LOCATED AT THE PACIFIC ENTRANCE OF THE PANAMA CANAL, IN THE PROVINCE OF PANAMA. THE CITY IS THE POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER OF THE COUNTRY, AS WELL AS A HUB FOR BANKING AND COMMERCE.

Panama builds its own man made islands. Real estate in Panama has reached a new level of luxury and exclusivity. This small country with a growing urban landscape now boasts the first artificial islands in Latin America: Ocean Reef Islands.

The development consists of two islands located in front of Punta Pacífica, creating an exclusive community of only 137 residential lots, starting at approximately 800 m2 each. Additionally, the development exudes with features such as gardens, parks, heliports and recreational areas (tennis courts and multipurpose courts).

Ocean Reef Islands, I and II, have areas of 103,251 m2 and 87,552.95 m2 respectively; they are interconnected to each other and to Punta Pacifica main land by two bridges. Ocean Reef Islands will include a world-class Marina and a Yacht Club with approximately 200 slips for yachts up to 200 feet.

This undergoing project will serve as a base for the location and clientele of the Punta Pacífica Charter Airport.

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LOCATION OF PROJECT LOCAL AIRPORTS

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ROOF STRUCTURE

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THE SHAPE OF THE BUILDING The shape of this project, the shading devices and roof design attempt to create a vibrant experience for occupants as well as providing good views of the skyline of the city and the Pacific Ocean.

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Project’s Location

Existing Conditions on Site | Main Clients

THE COMMUNITY Ocean Reef are the first residential islands built by men in Latin America. An exclusive community of only 138 residential lots being developed in the cosmopolitan Panama City, off Punta Pacífica.

The development consists of: West Island: 72 lots - 10.3 acres.

East Island: 66 lots - 8.7 acres.

Lots of low-density beach front - for 1 or 2 families up to 3 levels and a basement.

Developed design guidelines, along with EDSA, applied to all the island properties to ensure the eminence of the residences.

Gardens, parks and recreation areas will be part of the project.

Restricted access - 24 hours supervised by a team of security that will ensure security and privacy.

Heliport.

Gated Marina Club House.

Aerodrome and its amenities.

An international destination for luxurious yachts.

Ocean Reed Islands Marina will be a Residential Marina limiting transient vessels and short-term rentals. Ocean Reef residents will have priority over non-residents whose lease agreements will be revocable with timely notification.

Data from the World Bank indicates that more than 1.2 million people visited Panama in 2008. In 2011, this figure rose to almost 1.5 million, proving that even in tough economic times, Panama has proven irresistible to many international visitors. In fact, between January and June of 2013 alone, more than 1.1 million tourist visited Panama.

The access to the marina is independent of the entry to Ocean Reef Islands. It will be located in the same geographic position of islands’ entry, in a basement where the slip owners will access the parking area and take an electric car to the marina.

The perimeter car path to the marina will be three meters below the level of the home sites to preserve their privacy.

This Aerodrome could serve as a hub for touristic helicopter rides flying over the various nearby attractions as well as planes departing to the many hot-spots in this booming and contrast-defined country.

Only the home sites adjacent to the marina will have direct access without having to exit the islands and go through the access control of the marina.

The Aerodrome will also cater to the pilots’ needs by providing comfort and relaxation before, in-between, and after flights.

The accessibility of the airport would be strictly reserved for members and frequent guests.

The Marina will have a yacht club with private restaurant and bar. The members of the Marina will also have preferential memberships at the Aerodrome.

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PROJECT LOCATION AND CONCEPT The project location is optimum. It counts with great views of the city skyline and access to the heart of downtown. The airport will be an addition to the Ocean Reef project. Nevertheless, its use and clientele will not be limited to the communities of Ocean Reef alone. The Punta PacĂ­fica Charter Airport will also count with facilities that cater to the pilots and airport staff.

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Traveler Dropoff

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SITE PLAN CONDITIONS The main roads that access the site connect back to the city and the nearby islands. There is also a landscaped park where visitors can enjoy a meal from one of the restaurants on site, mingle with their families and friends, and watch the charters and helicopters take off. There are two underground parking lots and a drop-off. The park outside the building counts with two gazebos and other outdoor seating and lounging areas for the visitors.

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Staff Kitchenette Control Room Meeting Room | Offices Valet Parking Services Drop-off Zone Pilot Concentration Room Pilots’ Lounge Pilots’ Locker Rooms

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Duluth Middle School is a public institution located in the heart of suburban Duluth, Georgia. The education systems provided by this school focus on four main aspects: compulsory extracurricular activities, involvement with the community, psychology of spaces, and learning types. The building is specially designed to sustain these four crucial concepts.

OLD GROWTH CONIFER TREES OLD GROWTH CONIFER & DECIDUOUS TREES NEW GROWTH CONIFER TREES GRASS ROAD ENTRANCE STREAMS SITE BOUNDARY RAILROAD PLANTED TREES

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DMS MISSION

DMS VISION

Duluth Middle School strives to inspire all students to achieve academic excellence and to embrace the rigor required to thrive in a global society.

Duluth Middle School will prepare students with the social and academic skills to be productive members of society

DMS MANTRA CATS - Character, Achievement, Teamwork and Spirit.

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INVOLVEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY

There is undoubtedly numerous advantages to extracurricular education. The acquisition of practical, artistic, physical and many other skills present just a portion of the benefits activities outside of the traditional curriculum bring to a student in such a crucial developmental stage.

Furthermore, there is great value to integral education where versatility of skills are put to practice in order to provide the students with a wider range of options as well as a fairer scoop of their possibilities.

There is great importance in involving the community in the education of their young ones.

Also, when a community sticks together for the progress of their town, it creates a sense of pride and belonging. This project is located in the center of a heavily populated suburban area with a considerable racial diversity.

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PSYCHOLOGY OF SPACES

LEARNING TYPES

A regular middle schooler spends an average of 1,195.2 hours a year in school. In such a delicate developmental stage, an educational institution has the obligation to provide the students with both an optimum environment for learning and a safe space for shaping their identity. Applying psychology to the this school is designed is a key element in creating the best environment for these students to be in.

It is well known that there are three types of learners. The visuals, the auditories, and the kinesthetics. There is rarely an educational model that assesses all three of these, let alone a building.

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Bus Parking

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Loading Zone

BACK CLEARING

This portion of open landscape intends to provide a free space for students to informally engage in activities such playing sports during breaks or any programed event with the rest of the community.

This park also functions like a space for outdoor endeavors that students might enjoy during break or over the weekends. Furthermore, if there were any class that required an open space, i.e. a science experiment, this would be the assigned area of work.

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BACK AMPHITHEATER

This landscape ties together the circulation -although informally- of the different sections of the building. It is a place for community gathering.

This amphitheater serves as an outdoor classroom as wells as performing arts venue.

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SUN PATH OPEN TO PUBLIC Sun Path Interior public spaces Exterior public spaces

(Public spaces are only open to students and family members).

ADDITIONAL LEARNING SPACES Interior extra learning spaces Outdoor extra learning spacesamphitheaters

TERRACES These terraces connect the ground level landscaping with the second level interior spaces and create an outdoor condition for special events and particular school-related gatherings such as school fairs and other activities where extra space is needed for stage, tent, and kiosk assembly.

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CIRCULATION Main interior circulation Outdoor circulation and connecting spaces.

PROGRAM Auditorium Performing and Plastic Arts Classroom Towers and Labs Lobby Atrium | Library Entrance Library Faculty Cafeteria Competition Gym

ENTRANCES | EXITS The main entrances to the different buildings are connected both through interior conditions as well as exterior paths. They follow the main circulation of the building was well as providing alternative exits for mayor spaces that connect to more than one area of the project.

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Band Salon Piano Clasrooms Laboratory Computer Lab Specialized Classrooms Classrooms Collaboration Rooms Student Lounge | Extended Learning Tennis Courts Gym Equipement’s Storage P.E. Teacher’s Office

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Administration Principal and Vice Principal’s Office Secretary’s Desk Restrooms Egress Exit Outdoor Terraces Library Librarian’s Office Laboratory Computer Lab Specialized Classrooms Classrooms Collaboration Rooms Student Lounge | Extended Learning

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Library Laboratory Computer Lab Specialized Classrooms Classrooms Collaboration Rooms Student Lounge | Extended Learning Environment

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The Library is open to the public during the weekends, as long as they are family members of the students, or active member of the Duluth community. This building is equipped with multimedia zones, reading pods, study areas and more. It is important to have a space where the community and numerous families can come together and learn collectively.

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Book Shelving and Study Pods

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Study | Work Areas

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Physical activity is an important variant in the development of teens and pre-teens.

Not only are athletics crucial for a good physical and mental health, they also develop teamwork and collaboration skills, as well as strategy and healthy competition.

Entrances Gym Teacher’s Office

Tennis Courts Entrances Entrances Locker Rooms Gym Equipment’s

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This is the main auditorium of the institution. It is two stories high and has a lobby where student artwork is displayed.

The sound room in the bottom floor is available for students with musical interest to utilize in case of a student-planned production.

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The entrance atrium acts more like a large vestibule where students circulate as they make their way to and from their classrooms and other school facilities. The double height sky light expands the space and lets light in. This is a transitional space that connects the cafeteria, the lower-level courtyard and the path to the classroom towers.

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Faculty Admin.

On the top floor is the faculty office. The bottom level contains a large cafeteria with two serving stations and agreeable lounging space.

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Digital Art

In some educational models found in several Northern European countries, such as Norway and Finland, a balanced curriculum that requires all students to engage in some sort of artistic discipline is compulsory. This ensures the integral formation of the student and provides them with a wider range of options pertaining their future, professional inclinations.

Dancing Studio

Plastic Arts

Piano Room Music Band

PLASTIC | PERFORMING ARTS

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CLASSROOM TOWERS

The concept of the CLASSROOM TOWERS surges from a variety of ideas about education:

Types of Learners

Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. Even though the audio-visual learners amount for about 95% of the total population, it is crucial to provide general exposure to all three of these. Even more so during such a delicate and transitional stage of development such as middle school.

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Classroom Tower

Kinesthetic Linguistics Auditory

STEM

Social Sciences Commerce

Visual

VISUAL

AUDITORY

Approximately 65% of the population are visual learners. This type of learner has good spatial intelligence as well as great picture and graphic understanding. They tend to be good at color coordination, hierarchical organization and have a very developed sense of orientation.

Auditory learners make up around the 30% of the world’s population. This type of learner can retain a great deal of information during a lecture and memorize up to 75% of the material discussed. Auditory learners have the tendency of wanting to discuss what they have just learned right away; this way, they can break down the subject they are trying to master more easily.

KINESTHETIC

STEM

Generally, the most common method of middle and secondary education throughout the world relies on audio-visual strategies to facilitate the curriculum to the students. This is most likely due to the fact that only about 5% of the population is a kinesthetic learner. A kinesthetic learner requires direct engagement in the task-at-hand to truly grasp and memorize any information or process in the most productive way.

Subjects such as the ones under the STEM umbrella require both theoretical and practical applications. Therefore, it is imperative to provide the students with sufficiently equipped facilities where they can develop their full potential. Tackling subjects in a multifaceted manner ensures that the students are engaged and didactically incorporated in the learning process.

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Classroom Towers

LEFT ELEVATION 64

Library

RIGHT ELEVATION 65

FRONT ELEVATION 66

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Open Web Steel Joist Glass Panel Reinforced Steel Column Air Gap Concrete Slab Flooring Concrete Column Rebar Roof Insulation

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GYM SECTION

Roof Insulation Glass Panel Air Gap Wood Flooring I Beam Open Web Steel Joist Concrete Slab Flooring Concrete Slab Footing

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Moisture Barrier Gravel Steel Rebar Rigid Insulation Insulation

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BACK ELEVATION 70

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C ONCEP T S

Lift

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The surrounding buildings affect the site’s sunlight exposure.

Segment

Join

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The top part of the project allows the building to be seen from various points surrounding the site.

The way the shape of the project responds to the horizontal datum of the surrounding buildings allows for some unubstructed views and provides a considerable sunlight intake for the surrounding buildings.

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A section of the building is extruded upwards to exceed the surrounding height datum.

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Extract

A piece is extracted on each side of the mass to alivianate the density on the streets and neighbors.

The mass is lifted to match the volume of the surrounding buildings.

The volumes are joined by a mass that matches the height of the neighboring building.

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Remove

A portion of the bottom of the building is removed to provide openness.

Connect

A connection is established between the two main streets surrounding the project.

The streets surrounding the site are main avenues that contribute to the nosie polution due to the heavy traffic on these areas.

Enhance

The geometry of the mass is enhanced by extruding the accentuated portion upwards.

The vertical datum of the site determines the height of various of the elements of the project’s overall shape.

Finalize

The shape is finalized once the voids and connections are met.

A well-balanced mass-to-void relation ensures an adecuate symbiosis between the building and the surrounding site.

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SECTION AA

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Student outdoor areas

Provide exposure towards the site’s urban fabric.

Demo Class with indoor atrium view

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Student common area and break lounge

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Collaboration classrooms | study rooms

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Design to enhance the students level of engagement.

From its center, views to production kitchens and demo labs are provided.

Located close to the dormitories to facilitate work outside of class.

Production kitchens with indoor atrium view Open and on display to showcase what is happening on the while in class.

Informal study rooms and student gathering areas Comfortable sections for studying and lounging.

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Longitudinal

Longitudinal SECTION AA

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BUILDING MORPHOLOGY DIAGRAM Screen printing on wood | 30 x 30 in 2019

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SCAD OPEN STUDIO GALLERY Alexander Hall 2019 81

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CHRONOTORIUM: FOUCAULT’S PENDULUM TIME PAVILION 2018

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MODELING TEST NO.2 2017

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MODELING TEST NO.1 2017

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ANTHROPOCENE Etching on metal 2019 88

ANTHROPOCENTRIC Etching on metal 2019

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WITNESS THE MAN-MADE FOOTPRINT Mono-type Printmaking.

2017 SCAD Lacoste Open Studio Featured Gallery 90

IMAGINE THE MAN-MADE FOOTPRINT Mono-type Printmaking.

2017 SCAD Lacoste Open Studio Featured Gallery 91

URBAN MAYHEM Screen printing on wood 2019 92

URBAN MAYHEM 2 Screen printing on wood 2019 93

MANIC COMPOSITIONS OVERLAP Screen printing on wood 2019

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MANIC COMPOSITIONS GRID Screen printing on wood 2019

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FOLDED ARCHITECTURE Bristol Paper 2016

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PAPER ARCHITECTURE Bristol Paper 2016 97

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