III. Sculptures Tap
I. Central NorthSide
II. Bio Crossing
IV. Connected Exteriors
I. Central Northside
Situated in Houston’s Near Northside neighborhood, this master plan seeks to preserve the existing community and its heritage, while pivoting towards future oriented energy and career pathways. Biotech labs, factories and schools will be created to provide long lasting education and careers for the community. With a focus on adaptive reuse, infill development, and community projects, this plan seeks to revitalize the existing neighborhood while upholding its essence.
Software Used: Rhino, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, Midjourney
Group
Members: Khang Do, Flavie Giquel, Adil Mohammed, Salim Omar, Jehanne Bihan
Bio Campus
A campus for biotech students and professionals with a Satellite University, R&D Laboratories, Manufacturing Factory, and Supporting Industries
A cultural plaza with heavy adaptive reuse of warehouses and factories. Lush greenery, event spaces, commercial buildings, and restaurants surround the museum that acts as an anchor.
Museum Plaza
A park with a community center, WIC center, artists lofts, art exhibits, and restaurants for the community. Old underground storage tanks are now used as sculptures and park fixtures.
Trees with dense root systems are planted on the side of the street, improving the shading and views for walkers. In addition, the deep roots will help with storm water detention and flooding issues in the area.
HeriTank Park Willow
Street Sections
Live Oak Magnolia Sycamore Poplar
II. Bio Crossing
Bio Crossing is a Satellite school for Life Science and Biotech majors of the University of Houston Downtown. The project is focused on providing the students as much access as possible that will allow them to have optimal and varied lab experiences, while still being a gateway for the surrounding community to have a long lasting biotech career. Focused on efficiencies and sustainability, the school seeks to optimize energy usage as much as possible without prohibiting the lab experience for students.
Softwares Used: Revit, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, VRay
Individual Project
Program Diagram
Steel Structural System
20’x30’ Structure Grid
Bio Campus Site Plan
Axon
East Elevation
South Elevation
South Section
Photovoltaic Solar Arrays
South Facing Louver System
Triple Layer High Performance Glazing
Condensate Collection
Chilled Beams
Under Floor Air Distribution
Efficient Automated Light Sensors
Waste Compost Water Treatment
Distribution
Condensate Collection
Ultima Airassure Ceiling Panels
Wall/Green Roof Detail
1” Polystyrene Drainage Panel Gravel
Gypsum Cover Board
Sloped EPS Rigid Insulation (R-15)
Parapet Flashing Cant Strip
Roof Decking W/ Mineral Wool Insulation (R-30)
2” Bonded Concrete Screed
6” Composite Metal Deck
6’’ Metal Stud at 16” O.C. W/ Mineral Wool Insulation (R-25)
3” Z Furring Channel
3” EPS Rigid Insulation Board (R-13)
6’’ Metal Stud at 16” O.C. W/ Mineral Wool Insulation (R-25)
3” EPS Rigid Insulation Board (R-13)
3” Z Furring Channel
DensGlass Sheathing Board Weather Barrier
2” Bonded Concrete Screed
Concrete Mow Strip
Sand 4” x 12” Void Boxes
Vapor Retarder
DensGlass Sheathing Board Reinf. Conc. Foundation
Triple Panel Glass W/ Pocket of
Steel Anti Static Raised Flooring Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring
Heavy Duty Steel Pedestal
2” Bonded Concrete Screed
6” Composite Metal Deck
Steel Beam Weather Barrier
6’’ Metal Stud at 16” O.C. W/ Mineral Wool Insulation (R-25)
3” EPS Rigid Insulation Board (R-13)
Ceiling Hanger Wire
Suspension Ceiling Tee System
2x2 Ultima Airassure Ceiling Panels
Corrugated Metal Wall Panel
DensGlass Sheathing Board
3” Z Furring Channel
III. Sculpture’s Tap
This mixture of beer gardens, art studios, and exhibition space seeks to uplift and represent local artists in Bellaire, Texas, while being a place of refuge for the rest of the community. The area has a noticeable lack of activity or entertainment, and deeply needed a focal point that can drive the community together. With the usage of sculpture gardens, roof gardens, and elegant frosted glass, it seeks to be an oasis from the average Houstonians daily life.
Softwares Used: Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit, Illustrator, Photoshop, VRay
Group Members: Khang Do, Zachary Johnson, Victoria Melling
FORM DEVELOPMENT
Punctured Fence
Hinge Form
Elevated Form
FORM DEVELOPMENT
Ground Structure
FORM DEVELOPMENT
Extended Corners
West Section
East Elevation
Structure Axon Column Chunk Oblique
Scale: 1/2” = 1’-0” Sculpture
Physical Chunk Model
IV. Connected Exteriors
Located across from the Menil Drawing Institute, the project is a combination is a student housing project with a gym, book store, and a cafe, The project utilizes multiple greenhouses and a large spanning balcony system as its design motif. In addition, the usage of these balconies and greenhouses connect the differing programs, provide exterior social spaces, and acts as a way to preserve all of the existing trees on the site.
Softwares Used: Rhino, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, Enscape
Individual Project
Greenhouses
Program Spaces
Columns
Balconies
Axon
1. Greenhouse Social Area
South Elevation
West Elevation
South Section
Balcony Corridor Render
Entrance Greenhouse Render