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Education
Clemson University B.A. of Architecture Sustainability Minor
Academic Achievements
Clemson University President’s List Clemson University Honor Roll CUSoA J.E.D.I. Award Recipient Acknowledgment in Dean Newsletter cNOMAS Co-President (2019-20) // NOMA 1st Year Architecture Mentor Aided in Design Justice Course Development
Skills
AutoCAD Photoshop Concepts QGIS Grasshopper Revit Illustrator Rhino InDesign Sketchup Lumion
Languages English
Spanish (developing)
References (Clemson)
Clarissa Mendez Senior Lecturer // cNOMAS Faculty Advisor cmendez@clemson.edu Dave Lee W. Reaves McCall Associate Professor in Architecture dlee2@clemson.edu Kate Shwennsen Former AIA President // Former CUSoA Director // Professor kschwen@clemson.edu Sallie Hambright-Belue Associate Professor shambri@clemson.edu Tim Brown Director of Architecture Undergraduate Programs // Associate Professor tb2@clemson.edu
Personal Interests (Architecture) Narrative Drawing and Writing
Favorite Non-Architecture Courses
The Community (Sociology) Sustainable Landscape Design (Horticulture)
Portrait inspired by artist Magdiel Lopez
I am a designer led by my convictions, this will never falter. I have done work, however, I never see my work as done, nor will it ever truly be done. My journey thus far has not been without aid. I would not be in the position I am today without the student and faculty leadership that came before me, acted by my side during, and those that have been designated to follow after me. The passions of my work are built on the foundations of the experiences I have gathered because of this leadership, as well as, my upbringing. As a result, I also found my convictions. As a designer, I would not exist without my obligation to see a better world, and help those within it. I have become an advocate for change and I have learned to challenge myself to become more vocal about issues in society. With the help of others, I strive to be an agent of change for those who are underrepresented. I am drawn to architecture that provokes thought. If I’m not creating something that works for the community or addresses society, then I’m not creating architecture. Through my undergraduate experiences and my involvement with Clemson: NOMAS, I’ve discovered my approach to architecture is to envision the future through the lens of the user, doing so with great empathy. My time in undergrad has shown me that as an architect, I am more than a designer, more importantly, I am a thinker. I believe it’s an architect’s role to address the social aspect of the built environment. We should understand that the decisions we make affect everyone, and we must hold ourselves and each other accountable. Our profession is about collaboration, we have to continuously teach and be taught. My experiences, and those shared by others have shown me that architecture involves making the critical decisions about social and environmental issues. Put simply, architecture is about doing the right thing. I don’t know what’s in store for me, but I know what tools I bring in my toolkit.
Full Body Haptic Suits - Haptic system built into suit - 360-degree awareness and engagement - Biometric and motion capture for data analysis - Smart textile two-piece body suit - Stretchable, breathable, durable and washable - Bluetooth or Wi-Fi enabled with a control system - Rechargeable long-life battery with 10+ hours - Applications can be customized for user experience Robotic VR Arms - Positional encoder for absolute position - Joint electronics for communication to the system - Brush dc motor for low maintenance and high speed - Stain wave gears for positional accuracy - Cross roller bearings for lightweight design and rigidity - Torque sensors for high sensitivity - Highly rigid aluminum shell - App controlled system MR Smart Retina Contact Lenses - Microelectronics and tiny display for transmitting information - Heads-up and hands-free virtual connection - Invisible computing which never gets in the way compared to headsets - Dense micro-display layers digital images an information - Secure and private data - Enabled with control system
Academic 4th Year Summer 2020 // Prof. Dave Lee How does the cinematic experience adjust to the ever changing landscape of society? What is in store for the future of cinema? The importance of cinema lies within the narrative. Cinema has proved to be a gateway to new worlds, different worlds but also gateways to thought, understanding, and new experiences. Cinema Futurismo emphasizes the immersion aspect of storytelling by focusing on the enhancement of senses and allowing the viewer to determine their own narrative. Each viewer has equally unique opportunities to write their own script and determine the direction of the story.
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The robotic VR arms allow for enhanced physical movement in approximately 43 square feet. Fully immersed in game-like VR, the robotic arm connects to the full-body haptic suit and uses motion sensors to read physical user movement. Joint electronics and torque sensors allow for high sensitivity and movement.
The MR retina smart contact lens allows for invisible computing with the use of microelectronics and the world’s densest micro-display. The user is able to control viewing options with movement of the eyes. VR/AR applications are toggled depending on the task. The lenses are Wi-Fi enabled and controlled by the systems and projection room. The lenses are powered by a solid-state battery located within each lens.
The full body haptic suit immerses the user further into the cinematic experience. 60 haptic points allow for animations and real time stimulations. Custom collaboration profiles allow for a well-fitted suit. Temperature, load, texture, and touch are just some of the features of the suit. The suit is Wi-Fi enabled and controlled within the systems and projection room. Biometrics and vital readings allow for complete safety regulation.
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Chrome Mullions and Ceiling Finish Robotic VR Arm Sound Absorbing Acoustic Tiling
Pinchbeck Alloy made from Copper and Zinc PVC Wall Cladding with Projection Capabilities
LED Video Wall Display Translucent Deco Glass VR Lounge Chair
Light Reducing Glass Film White Gloss Ceramic Tile Flooring
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Cinema Design Strategies Implied lines from the surrounding urban context were used to form a grid for the building mass. These grid lines not only cement the mass into the site, but also direct the experience towards certain views and vantage points.
Since the elevated promenade is a critical element of the site, the building mass takes on a chevron form with the concept that pushes the form outward towards the boundary of the site. This maximizes the usable space within the promenade and creates the opportunity for the space to become an elevated plaza.
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The concept of the chevron based massing also plays to the angles of the buildings that make up the urban fabric of the site. The exaggeration of these angles led to the development of the chamfered edges and angled wall throughout the entirety of the mass.
A cinema along a promenade provides an excellent opportunity to create a landmark. The height of the cinema is slightly taller than most of the buildings along Stadionweg, as well as other surrounding buildings. To further amplify its presence in the street-scape, the mass pushes up to the front of the street to showcase its form and stature.
Academic De Chevron-bioscoop // Rotterdam, Netherlands // 4th Year Summer 2020 // Prof. Dave Lee Can spaces around privately owned commercial buildings be re-imagined to account for inclusive opportunities? A place for everyone to gather and experience. De Cheveron-bioscoop redefines public space around the cinema. The De Strip level which is elevated approximately 12 meters above street level optimizes the public experience and also provides main entry to the cinema. Everything from the form of the cinema to the program of transportation accounts for the public user. While the interior functions of the cinema account for its customers, the exterior caters to the public and provides space for collaboration, interaction, and experiences. The activated public space of the cinema presents itself as the central hub of Feijenoord City.
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De Chevron-bioscoop acts as the transportation hub of the city. The design accommodates the train station, automobile parking, as well as bike parking and provides ADA accessibility with seven public elevators. All neatly tucked under the elevated public plaza of De Strip.
A cross walk provides safe passage over the main roadway to the cinema and elevated plaza. The ornamental stair captures a view shed to the waters edge as you descend. You are swept up to the public space above by the curved belly of De Cheveron-bioscoop.
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Hidden Line Axonometric
Brushed Stainless Steel Painted Aluminum Panels Yellow Tinted Glazing White Concrete Brushed Finish
Stadionweg Approach
Pinchbeck Alloy Engraved Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Relief
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De Strip Public Plaza
The public plaza on De Strip provides access to green space, running and bike paths, local art sculptures, pop-up markets and vending space, as well as an outdoor theater with seating. The activation of the plaza focuses on large social gathering spaces where occupants can feel free to stop and enjoy the amenities of the area, and interact with their community.
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Cinema Lobby
De Chevron-bioscoop’s main lobby welcomes cinema users into the space. A central atrium is used to allow light into theater circulation spaces, and allow for vertical circulation with easily locatable stairs and elevators positioned on the edge of the atrium. Seven theaters are positioned to allow for pockets of social gathering space, and provide for futuristic cinema experiences that emphasize the senses and give the viewer maximized control of the narrative.
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John Hejduk: Creator of Worlds
A creator of worlds; an architect of pessimism. Exorcising areas of intrigue; becoming obsessive. Fascinated by the approximation of architecture; challenging architecture’s existence within the modernist cliche. Navigating through the characters and worlds of his creation, he knew the way out. For it was his kit of parts and his conception of thought provocation. Posing societal questions through design, not to find an answer, but to instill a burning desire for knowledge beyond the question itself. Obligated to teach; he believed in the architect’s “social contract.” His work is the roots of my exploration. More than an architect, also an artist, poet and storyteller; A creator of worlds.
The Thirteen Watchtowers of Cannaregio
Thirteen towers sit equidistantly apart, Their stature ninety six feet high. Observing Cannaregio and Venice, Using watchful eye.
The Fourteenth Watchtower Thirteen chosen for the towers, Lifelong residency awaits. Elected by Venetian Society, Who’s Venetian, and who participates?
Outward facing venetian pink, Green, gray, and white. Wood shutters, metal and cloth, The towers, quite a sight.
Only one occupant per tower, Only they can view within. The color of the tower’s interior, To others, entry is forbidden.
Concrete masonry and stucco finish, The towers are erected. Eleven gray, one black, one white, The palette undetected.
The table wanders in the masque, It leaves it’s campo dwelling, Each day the next tower hosts, The cycle is retelling.
Seven floors found within, Providing the user habitation. Windows allow one to observe, Until their final destination.
Next an opportunity awaits, The thirteenth member passed. Two bridges provide passage, Continuing Venice’s task.
A married slab creates connection, All the towers linked. Watchmen surrounded by canals, Time is what’s distinct.
The large campo holds the towers, Each year a slab is added. I wonder, will the fourteenth arrive? An addition to be cladded.
Atop the campo two figures sit, One a small house, For which it’s dweller awaits the tower, The other, a table and blouse.
Fleeing Crashing waters wake, Terrors of the past are present, Ahead a storm looms. Denial A tale of two floods; One sinks without a life raft, There is no refuge. Disappearance Shrouded in shadows, Displaced a ghost of Venice, Opportunities vanished.
Academic Venice, Italy// 4th Year Fall 2020 // Prof. Tim Brown Do the narratives architecture provides have the ability to be more impactful than the architecture itself? Can the provocation of thought come from the contemplation of the project? The Tower of the Excluded addresses the injustices of Italian governance with an exploration of Venice the city as well as the main land of Mestre, when it comes to accommodations, or lack thereof, for refugee and asylum seekers from other countries. An analysis of Architect and Architectural Theorist John Hejduk and his numerous works, specifically, The Thirteen Watchtowers of Cannaregio, Victims, and the House of the Suicide and the House of the Mother of the Suicide were conducted. The exploration resulted in the conception of a fourteenth tower in accordance to Hejduk’s Thirteen Watchtowers of Cannaregio project, within a campo, in Venice, with characters transplanted primarily from his Victims project. Resulting is a mode to view Venice through another lens. As well as an accounting of space for those that have no space, and making the invisible visible.
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A View Through the Lens
It fascinates me that a city so economically reliant on foreign consumers, and a city that was forged by refugees fleeing invasion from the mainland, tends to look the other way when present day asylum seekers, searching for refuge, ask for a helping hand. In many cases, governmental policies criminalize those who offer aid to immigrants. These policies stall humanitarian initiatives and increase systemic racism and hate. Previous Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini ran on the platform that asylum seekers were foreign invaders and should be prevented from entering Italian borders. As I conducted an observation of Venice, I aimed to do so through the lens of the oppressed, fixated on my goal of empathy, knowing I would never truly know what it’s like to be in the place of these refugees and asylum seekers. It is through this observation that I realized there is a Venice that is experienced by the “accepted,” and there is a Venice experienced by the “othered.” I believe we are aware of the “accepted” experience of Venice. Acceptance in a city of elegance and beauty; grand campos, churches, architecture, gold, glass and stucco. Gondola rides, walking tours, renovated high-end retail stores, overpriced restaurants and Airbnb’s all for foreign consumption. Included in this experience are also the “accepted” residents. Although not entirely fond of tourists, there is a reliance on tourism and most residents of Venice have acknowledged that in order to stay afloat in the city, they have to adapt. Family owned stores, who once provided services for the locals of Venice have now resorted to services for the tourists. If anyone is to compare to invaders it should be the vacationists. As Mary McCarthy makes note of in her book, Venice Observed, comparing Venice to the Signora’s goldfish who live off the lire produced by coins, “...a society which lived in a bowl and drew its sustenance from the filth of lucre.” It is due to the fact that vacationists bring coins to feed the goldfish of Venice that they are not turned away. Then, there is the experience of the “othered” within Venice. The journey to Italy and Venice alone are prone to extreme dangers. Several refugees and asylum seekers who travel over water and land are fleeing native lands due to persecution, conflict, violence and human rights violations, in hopes to find opportunities to provide a better life for themselves, and their family. Upon arrival to the city there is a lack of acceptance. Most who apply for citizenship are denied, leaving them without opportunities. Jobless, homeless, starving and depressed; these “othered” members of society have become the ghosts of Venice. Several unable to return to their native countries are forced to operate in the shadows and seek the undesirable opportunities of Venice.
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Research Throughout the investigation, it was revealed that information on refugees and asylum seekers in Venice is not easily accessible. It was this observation that led me to question the social infrastructure of Venice and Italy as a whole, and challenge why immigrants denied citizenship tend to become “ghosts� within society. The Diasporas map provides a visual that brings awareness to the journeys many of the asylum seekers and refugees must undertake to reach Venice. The heat maps display the zones of resources and aid for immigrants in Venice and Mestre. Most of the represented resources are Non-Governmental Organizations, Non Profit Organizations, and churches that aid in societal integration. The refugee location map hypothesizes the locations of undocumented immigrants within the city of Venice. Both during the day and at night. It’s hypothesized that many of these individuals are the ones operating the souvenir stands and selling merchandise on the streets. At night, these same individuals inhabit the unfavorable spaces of Venice that are prone to flooding. The full thesis project can be viewed at: https://murueta8.wixsite.com/mysite/making-aproject
Resource Head Map: Mestre
Resource Head Map: Venice
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Mapped Diasporas to Venice
Hypothesized Refugee Locations Day Locations Night Locations
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Recycled Sculpture Garden
Academic Spartanburg, SC // 3rd Year Spring 2020 // Prof. Hambright-Belue Can practices of conservation lead to sustainable development for the urban fabric of an area? Invested Cycles accounts for multiple shareholders that can be categorized by: those for development, and those for conservation. By meeting the needs for all parties, ideas of growth, and the ideas of conservancy can benefit the community as a whole. The development of the 1,700 acre industrial site and conservative component of an organic farm led to the emphasis on cycles. Everything has one. A beginning, middle, and end. Sometimes cycles come full circle, other times they are adjusted. As humans become aware of their impact on the environment, a new era of stewardship and nurturing for the land can occur. Understanding cycles in the natural environment through teaching provides experiences, adventures and opportunities for the developer and community alike. Leading to developers that are held accountable for the environment, and a community that understands growth can be beneficial to everyone.
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Industrial Lighting
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Light Shielded Entry Minimum height Down Lighting Pathway Lighting
Native Plantings Permeable Paving Flush Curb Footing Bio-retention Soil Mix Sand Blanket Pea Gravel Gravel Backfill Perforated Under-drain
Inflow Forebay Aquatic Bench Overflow Spillway Wet pool Embankment Riser Emergency Spillway Safety Bench Reverse Pipe Pond Drain
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Water Garden The Water Garden educates users abut the water cycle. The garden is located at the lower point of the watershed, sitting right above a pond. When the pond fills, the garden floods. When the water evaporates the garden becomes fully inhabitable again by human users. The natural cycle of water guides the design of the water garden and allows for indirect learning opportunities. Plant Gardens The Plant Gardens focus on educating users about native plant species within the Upstate SC area. The gardens provide plant labeling as well as additional content in regards to plant life and care. When plants die, they are used as compost for the new plants that will take their place in the gardens.
Recycle Gardens The Recycle Gardens cover topics that include: decomposition and reuse. Within these gardens are sculptures made from recycled materials as well as informational plaques that explain the process of decomposition, and also the importance of reuse.
Wood Garden The Wood Garden provides an experiential walking trail through a thick forest of pine and oak trees. Users are able to learn about life spans of trees, and the time it takes for one to grow, when they reach the opening in the trail. There, the stumps from the trees used to construct the Event Center on site allow one to count the rings and determine the age of each cut down tree. “Lunchtime Loops� The Lunchtime Loops teach the importance of exercise. The loops are spaced throughout the site. The emphasis was to locate them near the sixteen industrial buildings and allow for exercise and outdoor opportunities while employees take their break. Exposure to nature not only has health benefits, but will also build stewardship to take care of natural spaces for recreational use.
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Event Center Site Selection
Canopy of trees provide shading for building while the heat sink is oriented due south
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Cleveland Preserve Farm and Event Center The Cleveland Preserve Farm becomes a continuation on the emphasis of cycles as it furthers the opportunities to inform through experiences and adventure. While enjoying a day at the farm, people can take in all the educational opportunities it has to offer. Trails provide viewing spaces of the cattle and species native to the area. Trails also guide users to a compost learning garden which transitions to the compost facility located right outside the farm boundary. As well, furthering human interaction and enjoyment, the on site recreation provides access to rental kayaks and bikes. To preserve the areas roots to farming, the site also offers a community garden where community members can share their knowledge and stories from the past and express the uniqueness of the area.
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Interwoven Design Strategies
Shell Development The shell of Interwoven acts to re-build the hill topography and provide new opportunities for native species with sustainable gardens and green roofs.
Structural Precedent The steel truss framed bridge on site, built in 1928, provides a structural precedent for the newly built spaces.
Noise Strategy The shell also acts as a noise buffer to reduce the noise pollution on the site.
Population The population living in Glendale sits at 175 residents. This is less than half the population during the operation of the mill, which at one point reached 400 residents.
Median Housing Value The median housing value in the town of Glendale is listed at $75,000.This is lower than the national median at $226,000 and over half the median value of the rest for the state at $188,000.
Employees With the population of 175 residents it is impressive that the number employed within Glendale sits at 100 employees. This keeps the small town atmosphere intact.
Total Housing Units The Total number of housing units has increased through the years, however, compared to the surrounding neighborhoods “the village” as it is called, has grown at a slow rate, having been left behind by development.
Household Income The median household income in Glendale sits at $35,000. This is relatively half the national income at $61,000.
Median Age The median age of residents in Glendale is 50 years old. The majority of which likely have a history tied to the mill. Although, many residents are coming to the area to take part in the changing community. Students are also visiting to enjoy the area for its native features.
Runoff Strategy The water runoff strategy utilizes the natural slope of the site to navigate rainwater to the detention ponds and rain gardens before entering Lawson’s Fork Creek. Heat/Cool Strategy The porosity of the artificial hill or shell allows for passive heating, cooling, and natural ventilation for the spaces contained underneath. Heat can rise and leave the space or can be stored within the concrete structure of the shell to release during cooler temperatures at night. Sun Lighting Strategy The porosity of the shell also allows for abundant natural lighting throughout the spaces underneath, while also creating shading to escape the heat of the day. The concrete shell looks to cool during the day and provide warmth at night. Circulation Strategy With the abundance of trails existing on site it was important to adapt to the existing conditions. The built landscape allows new and existing trails to weave through it. Blurring the line between “what was” and “what is.”
Academic Spartanburg, SC // 3rd Year Spring 2020 // Partner: Christian Macias // Prof. Hambright-Belue Contributions: Research, infographics, design scheme, sketches, axons, 3D model, section Are there opportunities for communal revitalization to simultaneously incorporate the preservation of one’s sense of place? Interwoven weaves the natural, built, and historical fabric of its site; an old textile mill, with the communal revitalization of the area. With several ruins on site, and an area filled with trails, water sports and sight seeing, Interwoven aims to coexist and enhance the pieces already provided by its context. Utilizing sustainable strategies and site design, Interwoven creates space for all users and accounts for its community with components emphasizing recreation and communal activities. Interwoven embodies the characteristics of the general store that once provided activities and necessities for all in the mill village, revitalizing the sense of place for all members of the community.
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Interwoven Site Plan
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nity, as well as, the larger Spartanburg County area. The local community has always used the mill for group events and gatherings. ge, and Converse College have discovered the area and use it to escape stress, enjoy the nature of the area, as well as the recreation entals, gear, and outdoor training classes. A mixed-use space within the store allows for school visits as well as after school clubs. Outdoor Adventure Store
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When Glendale Mill was in full operation it would have been active during all parts of the day. The owner of the mill lived within the mill house located at the top of the site and was able to watch over the mill at all times. The house still remains and watches over the new operations on site. For users of the space, it’s a glimpse into the past. From the owners house looking down you see the entire site and have a clear view shed fixated on the creek below.
Sustainable practices led the development of the site. Introducing native vegetation and controlling rainwater runoff was of great importance. Rain gardens and constructed wetlands, as well as the detention pond made use of the existing plant communities on site. These plant communities were referenced when choosing which species to implement. This allows for more sustainable vegetation.
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Lodging Precedent Interwoven’s site lodging uses the past and present typologies of the “mill village” to execute the residential layouts. The single shotgun style layout is mimicked through the elongated hallways, and aligned spaces. The mill-house typology is evident through the use of shared dividing walls.
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Preliminary Design Work Prior to site triangulation, the site was manually surveyed by the site team using a surveyor’s level. A 9x5 grid of points was marked on the site. As well, the X,Y,Z coordinates for each point was recorded. These coordinates allowed for the development of a digital site model which was used to determine optimal site placement for: reduced water runoff, ADA accessibility and exact locations for every component of the design. When the team stepped on site, we knew exactly where to work. Task 1 To begin the site work, the first task is to triangulate the specified points on the site. In order to accomplish the task, builders should use the specified radii given. Chalk should be tied to a long string, and a tape measure should be used to measure the correct radius. One person should draw the circle, while the other holds the string at the base point. Where the two circles overlap is where the triangulation of the point occurs. Points three and four in this task are contained within the graphic. Point 3
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Task 2 The next task is to create the outlines of the walls using the points located in task 1. Using the string and spray paint, dashed lines should be created to outline the walls and also minimize spray paint use. Measurements at the top, middle, and bottom portions of the wall outline should be done to specify the width of each wall. Again spray paint and the long string should be used to complete the wall outlines.
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Academic Clemson, SC // 3rd Year Spring 2020 // Community 1:1 Site Team // Prof. Dan Harding Contributions: Site construction, plans, 3D model, site design, wall and site assembly, sketches Does a place to observe also provide a place to learn, a place to gather, and a place to detach? Can a structure be designed for the avid birder and also the amateur? The Bird Box situates the user to observe nature, more specifically Warblers visiting nearby Hackberry trees. As a member of the site team the task was to site the observation structure to optimize the views of the Hackberries and also construct a wall. The wall is intended to reuse the asphalt paving on site and act as a natural water filtration for runoff with a built in garden bed. Due to the circumstances of COVID-19 the team also completed a “How To” booklet for the eventual construction of the Bird Box and Wall.
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Task 3 Task 3 are the steps preformed to grid the site. Using the long edge of the site as the Y-axis; the 3,4,5 triangle method was used to provide the X-axis and create an accurate grid. Since the asphalt being sliced will be reused for the wall, measurements and calculations were run to gather the optimal number and sizes of “asphalt bricks” to assemble the walls. The specified grid will yield approximately 640 18”x36” asphalt bricks. This will provide the necessary units needed to assemble both portions of each wall.
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Building Process To assure a smooth and efficient work day, the site team prepared an order of assembly sequence that assures safe, expedient griding, stacking, and assembly of the site double wall.
Prior to wall assembly, saw operators will use the concrete saw to cut along rows A through I.
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Once rows A through D have been cut, the skid steer operator will lift the cut sections of asphalt to break the pieces apart as they’re lifted.
The wall assembly crew will then select suitable pieces to use as bricks in the assembly of the double wall. When finished, the rotary hammer operator will drill holes through the structure to provide reinforcement with galvanized steel spikes.
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Saw operators will continue to cut along rows D through I, while the skid steer operator continues lifting behind them. Once the double wall has been built within 2 inches of completion, mortar will be applied to the final layer of bricks to provide a smooth finish.
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How To Guides
Rotary Drill Uses: To pre-drill holes for galvanized steel To hammer in re-bar
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Removing SDS-plus Accessories
Removing the SDS-plus Chuck
General Safety: Keep work area clean and lit Do not operate in the presence of flammable liquids
A. Clean the insert end of accessory to remove debris, then lightly grease with lubricant.
A. Pull and hold the locking sleeve backward.
A. Grasp the locking ring of the SDS-plus chuck and pull in the direction of the arrow to remove.
Personal Safety: Safety glasses, no loose clothing, ensure tool is off Keep handled free of grease
B. Insert accessory into the tool holder through the dust shield, while twisting and pushing inward until it locks into place.
B. Pull bit forward. C. Wipe clean all accessories after removing.
Selector Dial Attaching the 3-jaw Chuck A. Grasp the 3-jaw chuck firmly with your hand and push it onto the tool with a twisting motion until it locks audibly into place.
Installing 3-jaw Chuck Accessories A. Hold chuck collar with one hand and rotate chuck sleeve in direction of arrow with the other hand until jaws are open. B. For small bits, open jaws enough to insert the bit up to the flutes.
Removing 3-jaw chuck Accessories C. Insert bit, hold the chuck collar with one hand and rotate chuck sleeve in direction of arrow with the other hand until it latches. D. Clamp the accessory by continuing to turn the chuck.
A. Hold chuck collar with one hand. B. Rotate chuck sleeve in direction of arrow until the accessory can be removed.
A. Depress release button and turn the selector dial. B. Rotate the locking sleeve, along with the accessory, to the desired position. C. Turn the selector dial to the “hammer only” setting and slightly turn the locking sleeve to automatically lock it into a definite position. Variable Speed Controlled Trigger Switch A. Tool can be turned “ON” or “OFF” by squeezing or releasing the trigger. B. Speed can be adjusted from the minimum to maximum nameplate RPM by the pressure you apply to the trigger. More pressure to increase the speed and release pressure to decrease.
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Axonometric Floor Plans
Flatbush Statistics
Conceptual Sketch
Academic Brooklyn, NY // 3rd Year Fall 2019 // cNOMAS Design Comp. Team // 2019 NOMA Comp. Contributions: Design scheme, research, sketches, axons, renderings, 3D model How do you conserve a community while also welcoming opportunities for growth? The vibrant community of Flatbush is a melting pot of cultures, histories, and diversity, however, investments in the community’s human capital is the justice needed to provide equitable, sustainable growth. Conservation Square creates a shared atmosphere where locals and visitors alike are welcomed. Engendering an intergenerational hub that embraces the diversity and culture of the community and encourages collaboration. Job opportunities, resources, and affordable housing invests in the community, while the municipal park embraces the diversity and culture of the area. Community is the priority at Conservation Square.
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Corten Steel Shell
Building Heights Relationship
The Flatbush community is like no other. The diversity of culture, music, dialects, ethnicities, races and identities creates a vibrant community that has a since of fluidity and flow. The community is activated by children playing on the sidewalk and friends grilling out on their stoops. The community has a sense of togetherness that provides their sense of place. Flatbush is deserving of a space to gather. A space to share stories, a space to celebrate, a space to grow, and a space to escape the street scape. Conservation Square aims to provide this space for the community.
Social Gathering Space
Nostrand Avenue Approach
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Gathering Space 37%
Program
Market Rate Housing 14.7% Affordable Housing 8.8% Senior Living 5.9% Retail 8.8% Building Services 8.4% Office 6.8% Makerspace 5.6% Multipurpose 2.5% Kitchen 1.5%
The community plaza provides a place for the community to gather. Looking inward to the heart of the site; the form of Conservation Square wraps around the plaza with embracing arms. This movement creates a space away from the street and gives a break from the street scape. The plaza is meant to be shared by all in Flatbush. Water amenities and a mixed-use amphitheater provide spaces to collaborate. The green spaces are in the form of hills which are a play on the areas flat landscape. A short dividing wall sheds light on some of the significant community members who spent time in the beloved area.
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Co-working Space
Community Plaza
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Form Reasoning
Site Analysis
Cuts dictated by the edge and midpoints of existing buildings settle the form into the urban context Diagonal circulation starting at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue and Albemarle Road provides full site accessibility for the community Plazas are placed at the main pedestrian corridor as well as the heart of the site behind the singular housing unit
Removal of the mass on the edge of the singular housing unit leaves an extension that acts as a sound buffer to reduce plaza noise Roof levels mirror the surrounding building heights to further settle the design into the context of Flatbush
A cylindrical mass carves out a gathering space within the heart of the site
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Affordable Housing Unit
Nostrand Ave + Albemarle Rd Intersection
Transverse Section
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Elevated Gathering Space Concept
East Oakland Demographics
Public gathering spaces on each level creates a sense of community ownership Aquaculture Concept
Waterway Diasporas
Sustainable Aquaculture embraces a traditional Louisiana employment opportunity
Academic East Oakland, CA // 4th Year Fall 2020 // cNOMAS Design Comp. Team // 2020 NOMA Comp. Contributions: Design scheme, research, sustainability, wall details, grasshopper, renderings, sketches Instead of a building that asks a community to adapt to change, can it instead morph for what the community needs? Modes of transportation: the BART, highway, and bus routes account for constant activation, while also accounting for constant pollution. An area affected by air quality and the increasing smog in Oakland needs a building that combats pollution and adapts to changes over time. growALAMEDA serves as a mixed-use transportation hub, and acts as the Black Cultural Zone’s Cultural Hub. The African Diasporas of the area guided the development of growALAMEDA with programs that account for the community’s needs. Accessible transportation, sustainable infrastructure, affordable housing, co-working, retail and park space drew inspiration from the diasporas of focus. One being the Transatlantic Black diaspora and the second being the diaspora of African descendants from Louisiana to Oakland.
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Elevated BART Access
Creek and Aquaculture Overlook
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Mixed-Use Park and Market Concept
Green space is hard to come by in Alameda, a proposed park and market provide relief Submerged Green Space Concept
Green space is accompanied by vending and event space with an open air setting Exercise Paths Concept
Exposure to parks and green space encourages physical activity within communities
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Submerged Park and Gathering Space
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Site Analysis
Smog Eating Facade
growALAMEDA site
Residential Commercial
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
Modular Wall Detail
Rammed Concrete BART Connector to Oakland International Airport
African Textile Pattern Inspired Solar Panel Lightweight Thermoformed Plastic Panels
Coliseum Gardens
Superfine Titanium Dioxide Paint (TiO2)
June Solstice
October Solstice December Solstice
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East Oakland has the highest hospitalizations due to asthma related illnesses in all of Alameda County. The smog in the area produces poor air quality which directly impacts people with asthma. The implementation of a smog eating facade provides clean air on site, which gives the community peace of mind when outside. A safe place to recreate and enjoy the outdoors will lead to a healthier community.
Grasshopper Definitions and Outcomes
Grid Spreading
Voronoi Pattern One
Voronoi Pattern Two
Sustainable Aquaculture
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Interwoven Pathways
Social Gathering Spaces
Recreational Paths
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Interwoven Program Concept
Program Adjacencies
Transverse Section
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1 Columbia, SC // 2nd Year Spring 2019 // Academic
Branch Library: Bellevue Village The final project in second year was to design a branch library for the community of Bellevue. The site was rather large and lent itself to become more than the intended program. During this project I was fascinated with the book A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander. Although I now realize the book should be used as a reference or precedent instead of a guide, I followed the concepts closely when designing Bellevue Village. The main concept I incorporated was the idea of multiple buildings forming a unit, becoming a village. Each space of the complex housed a different function. One being the primary location for an “intergenerational living room,� one to operate as a traditional library, and the other to provide lecture and presentation space. All of these pieces were unified with a central courtyard that provides shaded seating and outdoor market space.
2 Brooklyn, NY // 3rd Year Fall 2019 //
Partner: Brian Heape // Academic Co-working Hub: Color Valley Contributions: Design scheme, research, axons, sections, physical model, plans, sustainability Color Valley Co-working Hub was my first experience with an extremely complex site. The design had to account for an 80 foot high metro line, bus stops, and bicycle storage. The site itself sits within an EPA Superfund Zone to provide support for a heavily polluted Gowanus Canal. The design focused on work, and the concept of co-working space, however, Color Valley aimed to provide much more. A focus on sustainability, human capital investments, and public access accompanied the concept of coworking. The ground level, as well as the first and second floors addressed sustainability through vegetation and an elevated esplanade to tread lightly on the earth, and provide runoff filtration through rain gardens and vegetative swells. Public access was an important concept as green space, elevated platforms, food markets, a makerspace, and career incubator programs were included to invest in human capital. Co-working space was provided on upper levels, and access to the elevated rail platform was also provided to the public at ground level and also within the re-imagined bus stop.
3 Clemson, SC // 3rd Year Spring 2020 // Structures
2 // Partners: India Young + Harrison Wile // Academic Building Analysis: Packaging Design Building Contributions: Load tracing, structural analysis, axons, wall detail, 3D model The first project in Structures 2 was to perform a structural analysis of a selected building on campus. We were given construction documents and tasked with developing a detailed wall axonometric, a load tracing diagram, and a physical model emphasizing the buildings structural components. The project successfully conveyed the various aspects that go into the construction of a building and called for a thorough understanding of the course materials to accurately produce all the deliverables. The structure is a steel post and beam assembly. The loads distribute themselves starting at the concrete slab on the roof which then transfers to the steel I-beams. From I-beams to girders, girders to steel columns. The columns transfer the loads to the floor slabs which transfer to the corrugated steel decking. Steel decking to floor joists and so on. The load is eventually transfered again to the columns which then transfer to the reinforced concrete footings and is finally transfered to the ground. 49
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