01 INSTITUTE OF KNOWLEDGE
Condition: Conceptual
Type: Academic, Individual
Date: September - December 2024
Instructor/Course: Dr. Georgios Loizos, Design Studio 5A
This project centers on an endangered craft of the British Isles, quilting within a frame. It was chosen for its applicable nature in both the US and UK, and its relation to social and generational learning. The craft of quilting within a wooden frame, and the frames made from whatever timber was lying about, informed a tangible story to the building. The door frames of the surrounding buildings created frames which could be used for in-situ casting of concrete panels for the wall structure.
ARCHIVE AND LIBRARY MAIN WORKSHOP SPACES
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE WORKSHOP
RECEPTION AND FABRIC RESIDENCE
INITIAL FOOTPRINT COURTYARD CREATION
TILT FOR SUNLIGHT GAIN
INCREASED HEIGHT FOR SUNLIGHT GAIN
1/16” = 1’ 0”
FRAMES INSPIRED BY WINDOW DESIGN
RESULTING FABRIC CAST
20TH CENTURY WINDOW FRAME CAST
19TH CENTURY WINDOW FRAME CAST
18TH CENTURY WINDOW FRAME CAST
Exterior Concrete Form 100mm
Insulation 150mm
Vapour Control Layer
Interior Concrete Panel 50mm
WINDOW SEAM TEXTURE
PANEL OPTION 1 TEXTURE
PANEL OPTION 2 TEXTURE
PANEL OPTION 3 TEXTURE
02 URBAN HARVEST
Condition: Conceptual
Type: Academic, Individual
Date: January- May 2024
Instructor/Course: Chloe Young and Dr. Silvio Caputo, Design Studio 5A
RESIDENCE 1
SOUTHEAST SECTION
1/16” = 1’0”
RESIDENCE 2
RESIDENCE 2: 7 STUDENTS
RESIDENCE 1: 4 STUDENTS
The idea for the vertical organization of the building is to have a central shared artery for circulation, which doubles as a protected stair for fire safety purposes. This creates a separation between the two residences but allows for some crossover for coincidental socialization as well as for shared space.
First Floor Plans 1:100
Harvest Time: 30 Days Harvest Amount: 25g
TOTAL PER YEAR:
4,224 plants 6-10 harvests
~926kg of produce per year
Harvest Time: 50-60 Days
Amount: 150-200g OREGANO
Harvest Time: 30-45 Days Harvest Amount: 25g ARUGULA
Harvest Time: 20-30 Days Harvest Amount: 150-200g
Harvest Time: 30-45 Days Harvest Amount: 30g SPINACH
Harvest Time: 40-60 Days Harvest Amount: 100-150g
PERSPECTIVE VIEW OF EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
SOLAR PANELS
UNDERFLOOR
VENTILATION OF KITCHEN HEAT
WIND
GREENHOUSE
INCREASED STRUCTURE FOR GREEN ROOF
GREENHOUSE
STACK VENTILATION
03 SHIFTING GROUNDS
Condition: Research
Type: Academic, Individual
Date: June 2024- January 2025
Instructor/Course: Rebecca Hobbs, Master’s Thesis VIEW
Much of the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s history is shrouded in mystery. The goal of this project was to uncover aspects of this history, constructing a timeline of the organization both in legislation and in tangible changes to the streets of the city of Boston. The resulting exhibition consisted of a full timeline of the BRA, and the changes to three major areas of the city before urban renewal, just after urban renewal, and in the present day.