Undergrad Architecture Portfolio _Maya Mulé

Architecture I Design I Art

PORTFOLIO

U N D E R G R A D U AT E W O R K S 2021

I M A YA M U L É

University of Maryland I Bachelor of Science Architecture Program

MAYA MULÉ

443-430-4579

mayarmule@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/maya-mulé

https://issuu.com/mayamule

SKILLS Software • • • • • • • • •

Google SketchUp Autodesk Revit AutoCAD Rhinoceros Grasshopper Lumion Ve c t o r w o r k s L a n d m a r k Adobe Creative Suite Microsof t Powerpoint, Excel, and Word

Architecture Related • • • • • •

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Hand drafting Sketching Watercolor rendering Three-Dimensional model building Sculpting Creative problem solver

I am currently a junior in the Bachelor of Science Program at The University of Maryland, College Park. I am passionate about designing spaces that positively influence and enhance the lives of others while addressing sustainability and wellness. I am interested in biophilic design, landscape architecture, and finding unique ways to incorporate nature into the built environment.

E D U C AT I O N Universit y of Mar yland, Colle ge Park (UMD) (August 2019-May 2022) • •

Bachelor of Science in Architecture program Sustainability Studies Minor

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) (September 2018- June 2019) •

I n t e g r a t e d Pa t h t o A r c h i t e c t u r a l L i c e n s u r e ( I PA L ) p r o g r a m

EXPERIENCE Landscape design Intern at Groundsmith Collective (March 2019-present)

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Drafted landscape sections and designed documents to facilitate a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional charrette Created renderings of projects for visualization purposes Designed residential landscape designs and drafted detailed planting and hardscape plans Presented landscape designs to the client Collaborated with principal designer on various in-house projects

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To r t i G a l l a s + P a r t n e r s A r c h i t e c t u r e I n t e r n s h i p ( M a r c h - M a y 2 0 1 8 ) •

Architecture and Design Academy at the Applications and Research Laborator y (ARL) (September 2016-May 2018) • • •

Created designs, scale three-dimensional models, and expressed concepts using Google SketchUp, Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Photoshop Collaborated with others and worked individually on various projects, including designing and modeling a sustainability campsite including: visitor center, lodging, and hygiene buildings Presented designs and informational presentations to the ARL class and practicing architects

O R G A N I Z AT I O N S

A R C H I T E C T U R E P O R T F O L I O

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Drafted floor plan designs for residential communities transferring designs from tracing paper to Autodesk Revit based on structural models and blueprints Rendered floor plans in Adobe Photoshop Showcased the design process of creating the floor plans in Adobe InDesign Collaborated with internship mentor on various in-house projects Drafted projects and created watercolor renderings

American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) Member and Director of Planning (October 2018-present)

Wo m e n I n A r c h i t e c t u r e ( W I A ) ( A u g u s t 2 0 1 9 - p r e s e n t )

COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE

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UMD Classical Dance Ensemble (CDE) (August 2019-Present)

The Neighborhood Design Center (July 2020-November 2020) • • •

Collaborated with Ivy Community Charities to transform part of the grounds of their center into a space for wellness Helped facilitate a workshop to engage the Ivy Community Charities STEM youth group in the design process Created designs in collaboration with the volunteer team

The School of Building Arts Alumni Conference (April 2019) • • •

Ushered attendees to presentations in the SCAD Museum of Art theatre Fa c i l i t a t e d i n t e r a c t i o n b e t w e e n a t t e n d e e s a n d p r e s e n t e r s d u r i n g q u e s t i o n a n d a n s w e r s e s s i o n s Greeted attendees and promoted a positive environment

S C A D C a r e e r Fa i r 2 0 1 9 A s s i s t a n t ( Fe b r u a r y 2 0 1 9 ) • •

Managed a booth for the architecture firm CDH Par tners Scheduled interviews with potential candidates

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CONTENTS

Leaf Gallery

Oasis

Wa s h i n g t o n D . C C o m m u n i t y a n d We l l n e s s L i b r a r y

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PROFESSIONAL WORKS

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Ivy Community Charities

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Steward Residence

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M A YA M U L E

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COMMUNITY BASED DESIGN

A R C H I T E C T U R E P O R T F O L I O

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ARCHITECTURE

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E D U C AT I O N A L W O R K S

PERSONAL WORKS DRAWINGS

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VA R I O U S

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01 LEAF GALLERY ARCH400 I University of Mar yland i 2020 Located in Washington D.C, Leaf Galler y was designed to create a ceremonial experience. The visitors ascend a ceremonial circulation core while viewing a variety of art galleries from different perspectives. The changes in ceiling height create interesting gallery areas. The low ceilings create intimate art gallery spaces and the double ceilings create grand gallery spaces.

The surrounding garden design is intended to orchestrate a theatrical experience based on the theme ceremony. This t h e m e c r e a t e s a s t r o n g s e n s e o f o r d e r a n d r e l a t e s t h e s p a c e s t o e a c h o t h e r. L i k e a t h e a t r e , t h e g a r d e n i s d i v i d e d into different areas of seating based on elevation. The garden includes o orchestra, mezzanine, balcony, and private box seating. The stage area is the lowest elevated landscape and is distinguished by the long rectangular stacked reflecting pools. The parti wall behind the reflecting pool can be covered by vines or be decorated with artwork. The orchestra area is on the same level as the theatre and contains seating shaded by the trees. This area is also cooler b e c a u s e i t i s l o w i n e l e v a t i o n a n d n e a r w a t e r. T h e m e z z a n i n e a r e a s a r e l o c a t e d o n e i t h e r s i d e o f t h e s t a g e , w i t h r a m p s s e r v i n g a s a t h r e50s -h80 o lwords d into each space.

Title

A-A

Diagram

Folly Image

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B-B

Site Plan I Original Scale- 1” = 20’ 0”

Diagram

ARCHITECTURE I LEAF GALLERY

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Parti

Stairs Elevator

circulation

Public

Private

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Public vs. Private Roof Garden Cafe Gallery Storage Bathroom

Section B-B I Original Scale- 1” = 20’ 0”

Mech Balcony

View of first floor gallery space

Program

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2 A102

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A102

A102

C-C

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STORAGE STORAGEMECH

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RESTROOM MECH

STORAGE

RESTROOM RESTROOM

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A102

D-D

GALLERY

Floor 1

GALLERY

1 A102

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STORAGE

GALLERY

GALLERY

GALLERY

GALLERY

GALLERY

GALLERY

STORAGE

STORAGE

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A102

A102

GALLE

Floor 2

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Level 2 1/4" = 1'-0"

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Level 2 2 Level 2 1/4" = 1'-0" 1/4" = 1'-0"

Floor 3

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Level 3 1/4" = 1'-0"

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Level 3 3 Level 3 1/4" = 1'-0" 1/4" = 1'-0"

The sunscreen system was designed to block harsh rays of sun and protect the interior artwork exhibitions. The design is derived from leaves to relate to the surrounding garden.

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STORAG

GALLE

GALLERY

A102

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STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE

Section C-C I Original Scale- 1/4” = 1’ 0”

Section D-D I Original Scale- 1/4” = 1’ 0”

ARCHITECTURE I LEAF GALLERY STORAGE

CAFE

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Floor 4

Roof

Level 4 1/4" = 1'-0"

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Roof 1/4" = 1'-0"

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Section A-A I Original Scale- 1” = 20’ 0”

View of third floor gallery space

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West Elevation I O riginal S cale- 1/4” = 1’ 0”

South Elevation (without sunscreen) I Original Scale- 1/4” = 1’ 0”

ARCHITECTURE I LEAF GALLERY

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1” Thick Aluminum Composite Sunscreen Panels

Par tially exposed models showing interior spaces and circulation core

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02 OASIS A R C H 4 0 1 - Fa c a d e D e s i g n I U n i v e r s i t y o f M a r y l a n d i 2 0 2 0

Located at 1625 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC., Oasis promotes healthy living and improves food security for local community members. The goal of this agricultural/gardening center is to increase the access of fresh, locally grown food and promote community growth. At Oasis, community members can learn the unique skill of growing nutritious, healthy food. In addition, this center brings families and friends together and fosters a strong sense of community. This design transforms the traditional Victorian and Romanesque arch into a modern design infused with a strong sense of movement. The design is also inspired by organic forms, and the vertical garden takes a curvilinear form that emphasizes the movement of the punched in arches. These arches are punched in at 8” increments, which c a n g r a d u a l l y d r a w t h e v i s i t o r s i n s i d e . T h e d e s i g n f e a t u r e s a d o u b l e f a c a d e t o c r e a t e d e p t h , s h a d o w, a n d d i m e n s i o n .

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ARCHITECTURE I OASIS

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A R C / K o i c h i Ta k a d a Architects

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Site Plan I Original Scale- 1” = 20’ 0”

Edible Garden

Aluminum

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Plaster

Classroom

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Circulation

Existing Iron

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Plant

Biophilic Cafe

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Plant/Supply store

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Precedents

A R C H I T E C T U R E P O R T F O L I O

Casa Batllo / Antoni Gaudi

Existing Limestone

L1

Spatial Order

S o l i d / Vo i d

Movement

Materials

Process sketches that gradually progress from left to right

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Elevation

Section A-A

Ground Plan I Original scale 1/4” = 1’-0”

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Site Plan I Original Scale- 1/8” = 1’ 0”

Section B-B

ARCHITECTURE I OASIS

W12 steel beams

Intensive green roof

Ve r t i c a l g a r d e n

2 x 12 wood joists

Load bearing parti wall

Load bearing facade wall

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Structure diagram A R C H I T E C T U R E P O R T F O L I O M A YA M U L E

Sustainability diagram

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People can visit the rooftop community garden and learn about urban agriculture.

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ARCHITECTURE I OASIS

View showing approach to the outdoor room, with various potted plants.

Then, the visitors will transition into the first floor store selling plant supplies.

The plantings in the vertical garden on the facade have shallow root systems and low feeding requirements for easier maintenance. Plantings that grow well vertically are ferns (for their humidity resistance), succulents, Annual flowering vines like black-eyed Susan vine,and air plants.

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When visitors arrive on the third floor, they can purchase freshly prepared food that is grown in the same building.

Physical model I Original Scale- 1/8” = 1’ 0”

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W A S H I N G T O N D . C . C O M M U N I T Y AND WELLNESS LIBRARY

ARCH401- Civic Librar y I University of Mar yland i 2020

This librar y located on 1935 14th street, N.W. was designed to engage the community, promote wellness, and facilitate procession. Large exterior and interior gathering spaces promote a sense of community. The atrium is d e s i g n e d s o t h a t p e o p l e c a n c o m m u n i c a t e f r o m d i f f e r e n t l e v e l s . Ta k i n g i n t o a c c o u n t t h e v a r i o u s a p p r o a c h e s f r o m sidewalks, bus routes, and sidewalks, the library has welcoming entrances in the front and alley areas. This library also promotes partnering with community programs, such as the ARC Employment Program to engage the disabled c o m m u n i t y . Fo r t h i s p r o g r a m , I n d i v i d u a l s f r o m t h e A R C o r g a n i z a t i o n w i l l r i d e t h e b u s 1 5 m i n u t e s t o t h e l i b r a r y e v e r y day. People are welcomed inside the main entrance with a rain garden. Also, there will be mini pop-up libraries bordering the perimeter block of the library that people can interact with upon entering. In the design, outdoor areas are carved out for wellness study gardens.

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ARCHITECTURE I LIBRARY

Rain / Runoff / Water Utilities Rain Garden

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Site Plan I NTS

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Site Plan I Original Scale- 1/32” = 1’ 0” Rainwater runoff diagram I NTS

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A R C H I T E C T U R E P O R T F O L I O

Mini pop-up library planters

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Bus

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Public vs. Private

Circulation

Sunlight

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Inter Crop Office -Stu/D/O Architects

Stuttgart City Library- Yi architects

The Women’s Building- Davis Brody Bond

Precedents

Structure I NTS 1

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Process

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B u i l d i n g We s t E l e v a t i o n - 1 4 t h S t r e e t I O r i g i n a l S c a l e 1 / 8 ” = 1 ’ 0 ”

ARCHITECTURE I LIBRARY

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Alley View

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Building East elevation- Alley Original Scale 1/8” = 1’ 0”

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Private Reading

BR

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Elevations

Outdoor Study

Elevations

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4th Level Plan I Original Scale- 1/8” = 1’ - 0”

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Lab

Outdoor Study

Outdoor Study Stack/Study

First floor atrium view

3rd Level Plan I Original Scale- 1/8” = 1’ - 0”

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Staff

Chief

Outdoor Stack/Study

Outdoor

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Ground floor view

ARCHITECTURE I LIBRARY

S I T E A : 1 9 3 5 , 1 4 T H S T R E E T, N . W . W A S H I N G T O N D . C .

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Book Return

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Lactation

Atrium

Cafe

Children’s Library

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Te c h Center

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Self Checkout

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First Level Plan I Original scale 1/8” = 1’ - 0”

Book Receiving

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Elevations

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Basement Level Plan I Original scale 1/8” = 1’ - 0”

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BUILDING TRANSVERSE SECTION. Basement

ARCHITECTURE I LIBRARY

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A R C H I T E C T U R E P O R T F O L I O

M A YA M U L E

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BUILDING CROSS SECTION.

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WELLNESS LANDSCAPE- A SECRET REFUGE

Community Based Design I Neighborhood Design Center i 2020 Designed in collaboration with Kelley Oklesson, Xiaobai Zhao, and Ian Kisakye Supervised and Organized by Allie O’Neil T h i s p r o j e c t s e t o u t t o d e s i g n a w e l l n e s s l a n d s c a p e f o r t h e I v y Yo u t h & Fa m i l y C e n t e r , a h u b o f a c t i v i t y f o r I v y Community Charities extensive community programming. A grant from the RDA will allow for the implementation of the wellness landscape, which will include an ADA accessible path, new shade plantings, places to sit, and an inspirational mural.

From between the existing arches, a new gracefully curving path slopes gently down the site.

The path is separated from the neighbors by a wall of natural logs, made from trees cut on site to make space for new buildings. Along the path, benches in small groupings provide quiet places to sit and contemplate alone or with others. The existing blank wall of the IYFC is transformed into an inspirational art piece, with quotes from Michelle O b a m a a n d b e a u t i f u l c o l o r s . A c l e v e r s c r e e n h i d e s t h e e x i s t i n g g a s m e t e r. At t h e e n d o f t h e p a t h , a f o u n t a i n s i t s a t t h e c e n t e r o f a p a v e d c i r c l e , w i t h t w o s m a l l c u r v e d b e n c h e s a t t h e p e r i m e t e r. T h i s f o u n t a i n i s v i s i b l e f r o m t h e e n t r y t o t h e w e l l n e s s g a r d e n a s w e l l a s f r o m t h e n e w V I N E c o n f e r e n c e c e n t e r.

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DESIGN I WELLNESS LANDSCAPE

Conference Center (future)

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VINE Incubator (future)

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Yo u t h & Fa m i l y C e n t e r

March 21st A R C H I T E C T U R E P O R T F O L I O

Existing parking lot

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Site Plan I NTS

W e l l n e s s Tr a i l Fo c u s A r e a

Sun studies conducted, in conjunction with existing tree cover, have shown that all plantings need to be shade tolerant. Water movement on site necessitates plants that tolerate arid conditions, as most water moves quickly over the area of work.

Solar Study I June 21st

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Community Engagement

Make Your Own Wellness Kit! In an empty box or container, place items/pictures that represent...

1. A place that makes you feel comfortable 2. A place that makes you feel inspired and confident 3. An outdoor activity that you enjoy 4. An activity that makes you feel at peace 5. A sound that makes you feel calm (flowing water, birds chirping...etc.)

6. A color that makes you feel relaxed 7. A smell that makes you feel relaxed (lavender, peppermint etc.)

8. A texture that makes you calm (fluffy, silky..etc.)

While making your wellness kit, think about what wellness means to you!

What we heard during the workshop...

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The NDC team was able to join the Sarah Wise W o o t e n Yo u n g L a d i e s A c a d e m y ( S W W Y L A ) s c h o l a r s for a Saturday Morning session dedicated to wellness. Par ticipants came prepared with a homemade wellness kit to share. Those kits were spring boards for larger discussions about wellness a n d w h a t c o u l d b e b e n e f i c i a l a t t h e I v y Fa m i l y a n d Yo u t h C e n t e r .

6 young ladies in grades 6-8 spent the morning on Zoom with the NDC team, sharing their definitions of wellness and conversing about what should be designed at IYFC.

DESIGN I WELLNESS LANDSCAPE

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A R C H I T E C T U R E P O R T F O L I O

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Relocate Japanese Maple

Existing Parking

Art Wall

Relocate / extend ex. river rock drainage area

Ex. Path shortened, steps removed.

Location for lavender plantings

New poured in place permeable path (all paths ADA accessible)

Ex. masonry wall

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Site Plan I NTS

Fu t u r e landscape planting with grasses and shrubs

Stacked log screen wall with optional reveals

DESIGN I WELLNESS LANDSCAPE

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Art wall with metal screening at gas meter Existing planter bed

Fo u n t a i n

Semi-circle benches A R C H I T E C T U R E P O R T F O L I O

Semidry shade plants, mix of low shrubs and grasses and flowering perennials (see plant list)

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“riverbed” style stormwater erosion N control with boulders

Stepping stone path set in pea gravel

Fountain

Process Work

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05 STEWARD RESIDENCE Landscape Architecture I Groundsmith Collective i 2020 The front garden was designed to complement the mid-century modern architecture of the house. A mixture of modern native and non-native perennials were incorporated into the garden design. The garden has accent colors of red, orange and yellow. Against the southern wall, a mid-century modern art screen is illuminated by ground lighting.

The rhythmic pattern of the walkway gives the site a modern feel.

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Process

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Site Plan I 1/8” = 1’ - 0”

DESIGN I STEWARD RESIDENCE

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A R C H I T E C T U R E P O R T F O L I O

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Design Iteration 1

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Design Iteration 2

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Design Iteration 3

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Site Plan I 1/8” = 1’ - 0”

DESIGN I STEWARD RESIDENCE

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key: a. Perennial and succulent rock garden b. Modern planters facing sidewalk c. Garden area with mid-century modern artwork d. Large succulent and perennial rock garden e. Perennial and shrub mulch garden

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Planting Plan I 1/8” = 1’ - 0”

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06 DRAWINGS

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Studying the SCAD Museum of Art made me appreciate historic preservation and become more aware of construction details. The museum, which was originally the ruins of the headquarters for the Central Georgia railway, underwent a dramatic transformation to modernity. The museum contains a successful balance between the historical and contemporary structures.

From multiple museum tours, I noticed the skeleton of the ruins all throughout the galleries. Comprehending the underlying structure of the museum was most important when completing my drawings and diagrams.

In my parti diagram, I focused on the relationship between the old and new structure. It is clear that walls were built around the Savannah Grey Brick structure, exposing it in certain areas.

Additionally, I included information about the faulty construction of the museum. There were many things I was recently made aware of that surprised me. For instance, glue was used as a quick binding element for areas such as the connection of the glass display cases near the main entrance. Also, glue was used to fuse together elements to construct the columns supporting the terrace. I also learned about what materials were successful and unsuccessful. The channel glass in the tower serves as a unique and iconic addition to the museum. The seamless construction of the tower structure adds to the interesting aesthetic.

Utilizing the structure of the tower, Yayoi Kusama’s infinity mirror exhibit will be featured in the museum. Mirrors will be placed along the channel glass, and lights will be hung from the ceiling. The infinite reflections from the lights will make the viewer feel as if they are looking up into a galaxy. In addition, numerous shapes and sizes of Kusama’s “Pumpkin” will be scattered across the courtyard.

This case study sharpened my understanding of how spaces are planned and constructed, and my scale drawings have improved tremendously.

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ART I DRAWINGS

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Capitol Building I 2018WWW

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07 VARIOUS WORKS

LOVE I 2018

A r c h i t e c t u r a l W a t e r c o l o r R e n d e r i n g I To r t i G a l l a s + P a r t n e r s I 2 0 1 8

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Remember the Armenian Genocide I 20

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A R C H I T E C T U R E P O R T F O L I O

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Hope in Desolation I 2018

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A R T I VA R I O U S W O R K S

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Frank Lloyd Wright Playing Cards I 2019

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Self Por trait I 2018

A R T I VA R I O U S W O R K S

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Hope in Desolation I 2018

Remember the Armenian Genocide I 2019 A r c h i t e c t u r a l W a t e r c o l o r R e n d e r i n g I To r t i G a l l a s + P a r t n e r s I 2 0 1 8

A Hard Day’s Work I 2018

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