Architecture Portfolio Marianne Robin
This project explores the creation of a spiritual place on South Dakota State campus with steel as a primary material. It was achieved by a design that embodies the experience of mind, body, and spirit through symmetry and hierarchical spiritual journeys, with each floor highlighting one of the three representations. The building uses triangular sacred geometry as they are believed to have a higher power to enhance the experience of the space. All angles of the structure are formed from unique shapes allowing an unorthodox circulation in and around. The different geometries extend from the exterior spaces into the interior, creating a dramatic transition into the building. Through the use of different pathways and angles, the project creates a sense of intimacy and seclusion within an open space, allowing individuals to connect with the space on their own. The use off the different natural and artificial lighting evokes different emotions and feelings throughout the day as these ones evolve within the spaces. The design incorporates biophilic patterns such as implementing nature within the building, as a centrality, views on the exterior also referred to as prospect views, presence of water and a sense of refuge.
Our design concept was “Allness” which aimed to create a pure form that disconnects view ers from the profane world, leading to inner reflection by connecting with nature. We achieved a sense of unity and centrality by connecting elements as a whole, amplifying a feeling of transcendence, while still being inclusively embodied within the circularity of the space. The design is organically organized, allowing visitors to feel closer to nature (human gesture, human emotions, natural elements, materiality), and inviting them to meditate in a harmonious space that promotes a sense of oneness.
SACRED AND PROFANE - Procession of Joy
In this collage the word sacred was interpreted through the immensity ot the space in which the people are partying. The sacred is representing a safe space, a shelter in which people will never be in danger, an indestructible building where everyone can still enjoy their freedom. The profanity is found in the social act of tis extravagant party and people’s ignorance while the world is ending outside of te sacred space. The destruction of the city and the interpreted feeling is also part of the profanity in this collage. Cosmos is represented by the oculus, as well as three distinguished universes: the obscure
one coming from under the buttresses is an idea from the futur where nature takes its rights again over urban areas when destroyed, the present is the space in which the elite is partying in, and the outside world that we observe through the oculus which we can also refer as the most chaotic vision in the collage. The party seems as chaotic as quantitative with its certain amount of people dancing. Homogeneity and quality are found in the repetition of the buttresses as well as the unity of the elite together. Heterogeneity is seen in the mix of all the things happening together in the collage that do not seem to fit together.
Lost in the Mangroves
“ Cradled by the murmurs of nature, carried away in a current of serenity, hearts float there solemnly. A disoriented soul and the marvelous path will lead her straight to the door of a dark and chaotic world, absolute disparity. ”
CONSTRUCTING COMMUNITY: A VISION FOR FRATERNITY HOUSING ON CAMPUS Section N N 11 12
FROM MOTION TO ARCHITECTURE : CULTURAL CENTER
This project was based on exploring how movement (four-dimensional) or the images of movement (three-dimensional) is graphically translated into two dimensions. The motion was studied through a given topological alphabet used to quantify elements like time, distance, and direction. Creating a relationships between elements generated the implication of complex shapes and systems. A 3D composition emerged where planes, shapes, and spaces started to relate to one another conceptually, formally, and spacially. Place, path, transition, and servant spaces arose establishing sequences through the modeled building. Implementing stairs was determinant as a connector between the program and sequence and were chosen to be floating over the entrance’s hall indoor pond. The cultural center includes three levels with a library and a learning space on the first floor, a suspended restoration space on the second, and an open theater space on the third floor. The overall indoor spacesintentionnally appear to be floating within a box serving as the envelope.
SDSU’ BUIDLINGS
MACGORRY GARDEN
SPORT FACILITIES
VISUAL POTENTIAL
AXONOMETRIC SERIES
DETAILS SERIES
Through a thorough investigation and the development of a number of Technical Vignettes, the project aimed to enhance the practical and technical understanding of building materials. The vignettes delved into certain buidling components and systems and were divided into three main study areas: ground and foundations, envelopes and walls, and span and roofs. This case study representes the Moritzburg Museum Extension by Fuensanta Nieto and Enrique Sobejano.
Moritzburg Museum Extension
Moritzburg Museum Extension
Materials
1| Steel folded sheet
2| fixed Z-folded Steel sheet thermally separated
3| Rectangular Aluminum gutter
4| Reversible Aluminum grill
5| Metal sheet flashing Steel Beam
6| 22.51 degrees steel folded sheet
