JOEL OKPALA SELECTED 4 - PORTFOLIO

J O E L O K PA L A S E L EC T E D FO U R

CONTACT INFO : joelokpala@gmail.com

Disclaimer : All projects shown are done while at Gensler

01 PROJECT PRIMARK - KOP MARKET RETAIL SQFT 300,000 SCOPE INTERIOR / EXTERIOR CLIENT PRIMARK The U.S. flagship for this Dublin-based, fast-fashion retailer reflects the brand’s Irish roots, expressed through industrial elements accented

by Primark’s traditional aqua and neon. The exterior façade features LED windows displaying both moving and static imagery; inside, a huge digital billboard and 32-screen, digital roundabout, engage shoppers with marketing campaigns and fashion trends from around the world RESPONSIBILITY • Developed design options for new building envelop.

• Prepared SD and DD presentations focusing on exterior condition.

• Coordinated design with facade consultant.

• Facilitated CD and CA efforts till project completion.

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POINTS ON INTERVENTION

CONCEPT SKETCH D C

B A

PRECEDENT IMAGE

The idea revolves around triangulations that create intersections in space.

The unique geometry creates varying types of extrusions.

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PROCESS DRAWINGS

STRUCTURAL FRAME HOLDING CURTAIN WALL PRIMARY BRANDING LOCATION OF SIGNAGE TRIANGULATED EXTRUSION DOUBLE HEIGHT CURTAIN WALL PORTAL ENTRANCE ILLUMINATED BRANDING WALL

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02 PROJECT MOMENTUM MARKET COMMERCIAL WORKPLACE SQFT 60,000 SCOPE INTERIOR CLIENT IPG Momentum Worldwide is an Award Winning experiential advertising company with many locations around the globe. Under the umbrella of the IPG Companies, Momentum has never renovated its own Headquarters location. As it grew, it moved from former Agency spaces to spaces. This was the first opportunity to create a unique space for them with their own language.

RESPONSIBILITY • Lead BIM design manager • Coordinated efforts with call consultants • Developed AR / VR experiences to facilitate client presentations • Prepared material and furniture specs.

• Carried out CD and CA tasks till project completion.

PROGRAMMATIC RELATIONSHIPS

WORKPLACE LOUNGE AREA VERTICAL CIRCULATION

ENTRANCE / WELCOME ZONE SUPPORT SPACES

EXECUTIVE AREA

CONCEPT HANGOUT | RITUAL

HANDS ON | DREAMSHOP

TECHNICOLOR | LAYERED EXPERIENCE

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PROCESS DRAWINGS

Generating schematic design sketches showing volumetric relationships in space.

Design processes included •

3d modeling in Revit Architecture

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Animations and fly-thru using Enscape

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VR experience using oculus

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03 PROJECT ALLIANCE BERNSTEIN MARKET COMMERCIAL WORKPLACE SQFT 15,000 SCOPE INTERIOR CLIENT ALLIANCE BERNSTEIN AllianceBernstein, a global asset management company with a ten year history in Tokyo, their vision of being ahead of tomorrow, is achieved through cultivating a mindset of analytics combined with creativity.

Relocating their office to a new space across from Hibiya Park allowed them, with Gensler’s help to redefine their work-style and workspace in tandem to bring the best out of their talented and diverse team of professionals.

RESPONSIBILITY • Initiated design concept for welcome area and work lounge.

• Selected material palette.

• Generated 3d visualization and graphics for client presentation.

• Assisted in presenting final design to client.

• Coordinated drawings and BIM models over the cloud for seamless interfacing between NY and TKY.

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LOCATION

PROGRAM LAYOUT

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AXON DIAGRAM

3D RENDERING

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04 PROJECT 5E59TH MARKET MARKET REPOSITIONING - RETAIL SQFT 400,000 SCOPE EXTERIOR CLIENT CAPSTONE EQTY. Building repositioning of 8 story pre war commercial building, from office to mixed use commercial and retail space.

400,000 sqft with 100,000 sqft retail on 2 floors ( at lower level ) RESPONSIBILITY • • • •

Prepared SD and DD presentations focusing on exterior condition.

Coordinated design with facade consultant.

Facilitated CD and CA efforts till project completion.

Marketing assistance / creation of 5e59.com ( prepared renderings and UXDesign ) • Development of spandrel free curtain wall system ( extra - large panels )

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ZONING STUDY

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

FACADE VARIATIONS

EXTERIOR COMPOSITION

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INTERIOR LOBBY COMPOSITION

ELEVATION DIAGRAM

3D RENDERING

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T H A N K YO U S E L EC T E D FO U R

CONTACT INFO : joelokpala@gmail.com