MELANNY ROJAS
Selected Works
2021 - 2024
Melanny Rojas 4th Year Student
melannyrojas52@gmail.com (240)-418-6999
I am Melanny Rojas, I’m a fourth year student pursuing my five-year Bachelor of Architecture program in Virgina Tech. I have experience with a variety of architectural software and am always eager to expand my skill set.
My goal is to use my work to make a positive impact on communities, leveraging the power of design to bring about meaningful change.
Justice For All
Duality of Justice
Adaptive Reuse
Posters/Spreads
Justice For All
Architecture can transform the justice system by designing inclusive, transparent, and efficient courthouses. Thoughtful design fosters community connections, promotes social responsibility, and makes justice more accessible and meaningful for all. During my fourth-year fall semester, I was assigned a project to design a courthouse in Danville, VA. Recognizing the challenges posed by the opioid epidemic, I envisioned a space that not only administers justice but also serves as a hub for social services such as counseling, financial assistance, adoption support, educational programs, and community reform initiatives.
This organic form was inspired by the urban landscape and guided by the sun’s path. Its elongated design creates open, spacious areas, reducing feelings of crowding and confinement.
This not only provides comfort for it’s users but also generates a feeling of a public open space
Duality of Justice
For my fourth year spring semester project I had the privilege to work with a peer from my studio, Dane Sosna. We were tasked with making a courthouse located in Richmond, VA
We sought to capture the dynamic nature of the justice system by using kit-bashed assets from various Richmond locations for the building’s facade. Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC).
We wanted to make clear circulation pathways to create a harmonious space that meets both the practical needs of justice and the psychological comfort of its users.
The interior design presents a deliberate departure from the external chaos, Instead embracing a serene and unspoiled atmosphere within the courtroom. Here, Tranquility prevails, offering a stark contrast to the exterior.
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) serves as the primary material. This unconventional choice reflects the diverse and ever-changing landscape of justice.
