NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
NATIONALITY
CURRENT LOCATION
EDUCATION
Mandisa Otumile Ndhlukula
24 May 1999
Zimbabwean
Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Architecture ‘23
STUDENT INTERN
LSU Planning, Design & Construction
October 2021 - Present
STUDENT AMBASSADOR
LSU School of Architecture
September 2021 - May 2022
SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIR
LSU National Organization for Minority Architecture Students
January 2021 - December 2021
SKILLS ADOBE CC
After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
CAD/RENDERING
ArcGIS, DIVA, Grasshopper, REVIT, Rhino 3D
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Access, Excel, Powerpoint, Word
PHONE NUMBER
LINKEDIN INSTAGRAM
Minor in Architectural History +1 (225) 573-6854
mandisandhlukula@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/mandisaotumile
www.instagram.com/otumilemandisa
LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
Fully proficient (reading, writing and speaking)
NDEBELE
Receptive (fully understand with limited speaking, reading and writing)
YEAR | 2nd (Fall 2019)
BUILDING TYPE | Residential
SOFTWARE | Rhino 3D & Illustrator
The shotgun is one of Southern Louisiana’s signature residential architectural forms.
These houses are typically one-room wide and two or more rooms long. This project was to design a double shotgun that has both residential and public program. I designed a double shotgun for an elderly, disabled couple - one who is wheelchair bound and the other is deaf. The public program in their house is a reading room which is a space to hold community gatherings, specifically book club meetings.
Roof Snaking Porch Ramp from Sidewalk BackyardA series of building sections to showcase how the angle of the roof changes for each space. This change determines how much light enters each space.
YEAR | 3rd (Fall 2020)
BUILDING TYPE | Pediatric Rehabilitation Facility
SOFTWARE | Rhino 3D, Revit, Photoshop & Illustrator
PARKING LOT
This project focuses on nature. The outpatient facility is located adjacent to New Orleans’s beautiful Audubon Park which offers a calming atmosphere and the beautiful view of trees and lakes. Nature does play an important role in the healing process. Hence, angling the building in such a way that opens it up to the park and placing open green spaces with a direct view of Audubon Park. The centralized hydrotherapy/pool area is surrounded by glass, so as to allow for ample natural light. The more private rooms are lined with colored glass panels that bring in fun and colorful interior moments during particular moments of the day.
POOL IN CENTRAL DOUBLE HEIGHT SPACE
AUDOBON PARK
PUBLIC
NON-PHYSICAL THERAPY
PHYSICAL THERAPY
TREATMENT UNIT
EMPLOYEE
PARKING LOT
HYDROTHERAPY POOL
BUILDING OPENS UP TO PARK AND I NCORPORATES GREEN SPACES ON SECOND FLOOR FOR ACCESS TO NATURE
GREEN SPACES
AUDOBON PARK
BUILDING FACADE
CORRUGATED STEEL DECKING
STRUCTURAL GRID
INVERTED KING POST TRUSS
WALLS AND FLOOR
COLUMNS AND X-BRACING
DETAILED STRUCTURE OF THE HYDROTHERAPY POOL
COVERED ENTRY
WELCOME AREA CAFETERIA
RESOURCE ROOM
DINING (KITCHEN)
HYDROTHERAPY
RESTROOM
ELECTRICAL
GENERAL STORAGE WASTE LOADING
Elevation - Looking from parking lot
Section
Iron lattice work was used to pay homage to the location of the center. The balconies in New Orleans’ French Quarter are typically adorned with similar designs. Colored glass is believed to affect human emotions - chromotherapy. The combination of these elements will create interesting lighting qualities and reflections throughout the day.
Section
YEAR | 3rd (Spring 2021)
BUILDING TYPE | Museum
SOFTWARE | Rhino 3D, DIVA, Photoshop & Illustrator
This facade design is centered around pipes and circles. The curved facade is made with a series of perforated steel pipes. The plentiful small holes in the pipes allow for light to enter the building, but dilutes stronger light to allow for a cooler and calmer atmosphere.
The third floor, housing a gallery, is illuminated by three circular sky lights, which fully illuminate the space but also cast interesting shadows on the museum walls, floors, ceilings as well as the facade.
I-Beam
Pipe
Glazing
Brackets
CONNECTION DETAIL
LIGHT CHANGES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
JUNE 21ST
3RD FLOOR
1ST FLOOR
DECEMBER 21ST
3RD FLOOR
1ST FLOOR
Lower carbon footprint per person in comparison to cars, buses and trains
Lowers traffic congestion
Shortens commute times
No need to worry about limited parking spaces
In the year 2100, the city of San Juan in Puerto Rico is expected to see 8 feet of sea level rise. This rise will lead to the disconnection of Old San Juan and Santurce from the mainland. We propose the creation of a system of ferry terminals to keep these islands connected to each other and mainland San Juan while providing public spaces for everyone to use.
Saves you money (not having to pay for gas, parking, etc.)
Electric ferries do not emit greenhouse gases
Ferries will remain unaffected after hurricane events
As sea levels continue to rise, they will replace lost roadways
THE UBER FERRY
Small, fast moving boats which are used on-demand. Transports small groups of people. Freedom in route
THE WATER TAXI
Medium sized boats that work as a ‘bus’ on water. Set schedule and time. Can be used for tourism
THE ELECTRIC FERRY
Large, slower moving boats. Vessel will allow for the transportation of vehicles as well
In 2100, we believe this booming art district will become the new ‘downtown’. With its increasing population and cultural significance, a more environmentally friendly connection to the mainland may find itself necessary. With a surrounding community space, we also hope to replace the Central Park and Ocean Park that will be lost with sea level rise. The terminal is designed to engage with the entire community and not only the ferry users. The plaza like qualities allow for it to be used as a gallery to exhibit art, a performance space, an open-air market, or a place to enjoy the outdoors. The space welcomes people to sit and observe the water and passing boats, the livelihood of PR-25, and the architecture of the Museum of Contemporary Art and its surroundings. This terminal will be a port for the ferry as well as water taxis and personal boat travel.
Vendor Booths
Bathrooms, Storage & Ticket Booths
Uber Ferry Pickup/Dropoff
Museum of Contemporary Art
Parking/Bus & Uber Dropoff
Ferry/Water Taxi Pickup/Dropoff
VIEW FROM STREET
Juan Carlos Torres is a local Puerto Rican artist who’s art work is exhibited in these renderings
TEAM MEMBERS | Sarah Nguyen, Anna Parent, Ashley Orgeron & Emily Tran
BUILDING TYPE | Green Wall
SOFTWARE | Rhino 3D, Illustrator & Photoshop
OTHER SKILLS | Setting up router files, 3D clay printing, using plaster, slip cast molding
This green wall design aims to beautify LSU’s Hill Farm. A hidden gem on campus, this design hopes to encourage more students and campus visitors to make their way to the farm, learn more about agriculture and hopefully find a new space of comfort.
Inspired by the honeycomb, our green wall emulates the natural wonder through its hexagonal pattern, but integrates porosity and module variability for a more dynamic look. With the honeycomb being the fruit of the bee’s labor, we hope the plants in this green wall will be the beginning of the bee’s journey.
Base Module Secondary Module Secondary Module cut in half
Combination of Modules
Secondary module is cut into two and placed on top of the base module
Plaster mold will be used to create two pieces for the base mold
Molds created from part A and B are combined to create a slip cast mold for the base of the module
Base of planter module Plan
Part BPlaster mold will be used to create two pieces for the secondary mold. The mold is routed out of foam
Molds created from part A and B are combined to create a slip cast mold for the secondary module. This is created by pouring plaster into the foam mold
Secondary module created through slip-casting
Part A
Integrating a series of stacked water pipes with output points into each individual planter module. The modules will have holes at the bottom for excess water to drip down and out. There will be a collection tank underground.
The plant layout is inspired by woven baskets and quilt textures. Also, herringbone floor layouts.
SUMMER FALL & SPRING WINTER WATER TANKThe Hill Farm, located on the main campus of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, is a research and learning center for the college’s agriculture department. As the campus around it has developed, the Hill Farm has unfortunately been forced to decrease in size and continues to be threatened with further campus expansion. This project plays an important role in the future of the farm. Hopefully, by creating a spectacle for the campus, administration will be reluctant towards pushing for the destruction of the beloved farm.
“ARCHITECTURE BELONGS TO CULTURE, NOT CIVILIZATION.”
- ALVAR AALTO
