CAL-POLY POMONA SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
CONTACT:
kayhanvasseghi@gmail.com +1(424)-425-6390
EDUCATION
California State Polytechnic University Pomona School of Enviornmental Design 2022-Present
SKILLS
Design: Rhinoceros, Revit, Adobe Suite
Media: Video/photography
Fabrication: CNC, 3D printing, Grasshopper, Hand Modeling
RESEARCH &
FALL 2024 ARC 3011
The proposed Mount Wilson project is a live and research center designed for scientists to stay near the observatory, providing spaces for work and rest. Upon entering the site, visitors are immediately captivated by the expansive views and natural topography. The location offers panoramic vistas of the surrounding national forest. To maximize views without disrupting the tree line, the two-story building employs cantilevered floors that accentuate the site’s beauty. The entrance and main office feature a panoramic glass roof that highlights the sky, while the second floor incorporates a glass curtain wall system that connects the interior to the forest. The building is divided both horizontally by the cantilever structure and vertically by function, with one half dedicated to work and the other to living spaces. Clean datum lines ensure the project seamlessly blends the outdoor environment with its workspace and living quarters.
FLOOR PLAN LEVEL 2
8x8 HSS COLUMN
4x4 W JOIST & BOLTED CONNECTION
2’ CONCRETE WALL
CONCRETE FOOTER
CHUNK MODEL
FALL 2023 ARC 2011
The design studio created a 14,000 sq ft, five-story community arts center in Leimert Park, Los Angeles, including a basement. Commissioned by a local non-profit focused on contemporary art and programs for transition-age foster youth, the project promotes local culture and empowers neighborhood children. The concrete and glass building features sleek, contemporary lines with a functional, open, and minimalist design that supports community engagement and artistic expression. Inspired by Le Corbusier’s free plan, the flexible interior accommodates diverse events and art installations. Three central cores define the structure and ensure effective circulation across six floors through strategically placed staircases, encouraging exploration and interaction. This arts center seamlessly blends community, art, and inclusive design, serving as a vibrant hub for creativity and cultural exchange in Leimert Park.
SPRING 2024 ARC 2021
The project began with a thorough analysis of the surrounding environment, examining geometries and figure-ground relationships to shape the form, circulation, and program of the plinth and tower. Through multiple refinements and case study adaptations, we developed a dynamic and functional architecture school tailored to our needs. A key design feature is the deliberate separation of the plinth and tower, creating a floating mass illusion with strategically positioned cores that support a glass wrapping system. Although detached, the two structures interact through their shapes, with light and circulation enhancing the spatial experience. This architecture school harmonizes with its environment while pushing design boundaries, seamlessly integrating environmental elements to unify form, function, and experience
LEGEND
LOBBY
CAFE
GALLERY
ADMINISTRATION
MODEL SHOP
FAB LAB
STUDIO
LECTURE HALL
CLASSROOM
CIRCULATION
