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MIT Christian Studies Center Fall 2023 - Transcendent Design

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Fusion Corner Fall 2022 -Mixed use

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Redlands Community Center of Performing Arts Spring 2023 -Performing Arts

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Karov Ata Pavilion Fall 2021 -Pavilion

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Italy Study abroad - Sketches

M IT C hr i s ti a n Stu d i e s Cente r o f The o l o g y Project Details: University: California Baptist University Date: Fall 2023 Project location: Cambridge, MA 02139 (MIT Campus) Typology: Transcendent Design

Peace & Solitude amongst a static environment MIT being one of the most academically rigorous and prestigious institutions, having a change in scenery on campus where students become inspired and spiritually refreshed is vital. By establishing a Christian Center that contrasts the campus’ spatial environment, and where students can discover the Christian faith, students can find hope in a challeging season of learning and growing academically.

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Architectural Approach

Rhythm - Procession

Proportion

- Pattern

Balance

- Repetition

- Scale - Materials

- Symmetry

- Ornamentation

- Nature/ Vegitation

- Variation

- Natural Light

- Sequences of Spaces

-Spatial distinction - Clear - Ambiguity

Emphasis

Harmony

- Contrasts the site, architecturally

-Chapel’s scale

- Private & public spaces

- Spaces complement

-Hierarchy

programs

- Experiential

Ethical

- Dramatic spatial

- Holistic honesty - Simultaneous

moments

- Unifying two or more elements

- Empathetic - Virtuous - ADA conscious - No difficulty in being constructed

Peace

Solitude

Harmony

The project provides an opportunity for non-believing students to embark on a spiritual journey through the MIT Christian Study Center, which will not only impact their academic success, but can also lead to a satisfying encouter with the Lord.

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Plans

Second Level

Ground Level

Underground Level

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The programmatic relationship was one of the main driving forces for this project.

Creating a space that serves the students of MIT was necessary to designing a space where students feel welcomed and at refreshed. The way that the programmatic layout was designed is having the study spaces and circulation at the beginning of the building, this indicates the beginning of the processional journey that will take place. As the users ventures through the building , they will find moments of peace and solitude. This is attained through architectural elements such as using repettition, change in materiality, and intricacy of scale in various spaces. The layout seeks to encourage users to enter the chapel as there are moments in the study spaces where the chapel is revealed.

Library & Lobby Space

Library East View

Quiet Study Space

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Human connection & an oportunity for Spiritual refreshment

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Chapel

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Fu s i o n Co r ne r Project Details: University: California Baptist University Date: Fall 2022 Project location: 812 Washington St, New York, New York Typology: Mixed-use- Urban Housing/Culinary Institute

Fusion Corner seeks to interact with New Yorkers, exhibiting the Culinary Arts to the city, and establishing community in a busy area.

The undulating components alludes to the fluidity and movement of New York, while the use of industrial materials is reminescent of the true history of NYC. Our goal is to host creatives in the Culinary Arts to help their craft flourish; as well as to offer New Yorkers experiences of beautiful moments as they journey through green and hardscaped spaces to taste exquisite cuisine. We desire to serve the community and food gathers people. We want to partner with the Highline and the culture of New York to form a community axis in one of the busiests streets of New York. The dynamic between Fusion Corner and the Highline will serve all people groups through marrying art, food, and community.

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Site The site is located on one of the busiest streets of New York, Washington st. The site is also adjacent to the Highline, the Highline plays an important role in the design concept because the Highline is one of the most visited and traveled parks, and is greatly appreciated

by New Yorkers. The Highline represents integration of innovation in the urban fabric that invites the community to gather in a public space. By inderstanding this key aspect of the site, deciding to partner with the Highline and what it does for the community was a main driving force for this project.

The

Highline

Fusion

Corner

Interacting with the Highline by extending the community axis of the lively city.

By interacting with it’s visitors, we can create an oportunity to exhibit and share the magic of the Culinary Arts to New Yorkers.

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Program

Meter Room

Trash Room

Egress Stairwell

C

1B

Elect./ Telecom

120 SF

188 SF

Janitor Closet

Mail Room

Receptionist

UP

Egress Stairwell

F3

F2

2C

8Q

104 SF

104 SF

158 SF

151 SF

F4.1

1A 193 SF Res. Main Entry

Residential Lobby

336 SF

2A

Elevator Room

A1

645 SF

139 SF

F5 102 SF

Womens WC B2

The ground level is the most public. It is where New Yorkers

ø 5' - 6"

251 SF

Break Room 4B 154 SF

Mens WC

and visitors are welcome to visit the indoor garden. Next to the garden is the produce market where people can buy

Employee LockerRoom

238 SF

6A

6B

2904 SF

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Walk-in Fridge

B1

Produce Market Indoor Garden

Loading Dock

4A

3A

102 SF Chef's Office

229 SF

5.2 B Restaurant FOH

73 SF

5A

5.2 A

ø 5' - 6"

382 SF

94 SF

1282 SF

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freshly grown fruits and veggies from the garden. The gourmet

Restaurant BOH

Public Entry

restaurant is located on the front right corner of the plan. The restaurant has amazing views of the lively New York streets and

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5B

158 SF

1052 SF

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Outdoor Dining

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338 SF

5D

the Higline.

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Trash Room

Elect./ Telecom

C1 120 SF

Office A

Office B

Office C

Office D

Office E

Meeting Room

F4.2

9A

9B

9C

9D

9E

9G

153 SF

153 SF

153 SF

153 SF

153 SF

153 SF

156 SF

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Study Pod 3' - 0"

8D

Second level is semi public and semi private.

244 SF

4' - 0"

3' - 0"

On this level is where the Culinary Institute

Training Kitchen B Study Garden

Class Room A

7B

7C

8E

8A

772 SF

821 SF

247 SF

552 SF

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Demonstration Kitchen

3' - 0"

class rooms are located, as well as the training kitchens for students.

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Atrium OPEN TO BELOW

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8N 2204 SF

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Study Lounge

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687 SF

Class Room B 8B

8C Training Kitchen A

572 SF

7A 840 SF

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Third level is fully private and is where the residential units Trash Chute

begin. Residential units are located from level 3 to level 8. Each

F4.3 119 SF

residential level has its own communial garden and differs from

Communal Garden

1 Bed

G1

21.1

1589 SF

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473 SF

the other floors. These communal gardens were designed to -

Elect./ Telecom

C1 120 SF

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ADA Studio Studio

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encourage gathering and community with tenants, and can

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20.1

391 SF

424 SF

also be a place for solitude and rest. The rooftop garden directly faces the Highline and serves as a personal Highline for the

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Rooftop Garden 6C

tenants.

2 Bed

ADA 1 Bed

22.1

21.3

552 SF

ADA 1 Bed

ø 5' - 6"

432 SF

21.2 425 SF

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THIRD FLOOR

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Produce Market

Restaurant 15

2354 SF

3' - 0"

R edl an ds Co m m u ni t y Ce nte r o f Pe r fo r m i ng Ar ts Project Details: University: California Baptist University Date: Spring 2023 Project location: 333 Orange St, Redlands, CA Typology: Performing Arts

Redlands Community Center of Performing Arts seeks to gather families and all people groups in the city of Redlands. The orientation of the building humbliy interacts with the downtown pedestrians and seeks to funnel them in to satisfy that curiousity. The design of the Ampitheater was intented to have a communial and interactive experience. It is multiuse, so people are able to come during their lunch break, on a summer day to enjoy a meal. The cafe is convientely located next to the Ampitheater and Blackbox so people can enjoy a snack before or during the performance. The Proscenium the most formal and is designed as a warm theater that allows controled light from the East. With this, the guest are able to view the downtown. The interior materials were thoughtfully selected to create an intimate and peaceful experience before the play. The three theaters are codependent upon eachother and are anchored from the central Back of House.

It was designed that way to intentionally provide the performers and crew privacy and most efficiency when going from one place to another when close to show time.

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Site & Program The site is located in downtown Redlands, a lively neighborhood that houses eateries, bars, breweries, and unique shops. The city takes pride in who they are, so it is important to design with that consideration in mind. The city makes up around 35% of families with children under 18 years of age. With

Mountains

the site being located in downtown and

Valley

being a community driven city, it was

Los Angeles

important to design a performing arts

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center that would cater to all people groups in the city. Redlands is known for its love and appreciation of music and theater, what sets this theater apart from the others is that it is in service all year long and provides a safe space for children in downtown where families can gather.

Box Office

Grand Lobby W.C

Gallery

Workshop Foreman Office

Meeting RMs / Studios/ Coomunity

Admin Offices

Cafe

Proscenium Theater

Ampitheater

Other Support

Sound & Lighting

Sound & Lighting Makeup & Dressing RM

Makeup & Dressing RM

Workshops/ Storage/ Green RM

Designing a Theater in downtown where

Green RM

families can congregate, and where performers can use the space to flourish their skill were the main driving forces

Black Box Sound & Lighting

for this concept. Creating a space that is

Adjacentcy Diagram

empathetic not only to the community

Makeup & Dressing RM

and the character of the city, but also being responsive to the site was a main goal.

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Diagrams & Plans Funneling

Second Level Program Codependency

Ampitheater

Ground Level Binding Spaces

Underground Level

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K arov Ata Ad o na i Pav i l i o n Project Details: University: California Baptist University Date: Fall 2021 Project location: Mount Rubidoux N Trail, Riverside, CA Typology: Hiking Trail Pavilion Design Partner: Laila McGee

Karov ata Adonai Pavilion displays God’s creation of Nature. Located at the half point of the hike, this pavilion is surrounded by a beautiful view of downtown Riverside and the cities mountains surrounding. Our use of wood and a touch of concrete creates a welcoming feel since wood comes from nature, while the concrete encourages a moment of solitude to reflect on one’s relationship with Jesus. This can be achieved by the opening shaped as a cross located Northwest on the first floor. This is a place where unbelievers can have alone time with the Lord and be drawn to His closeness and realize that He is a near God. The second floor is catered more towards people who know the Lord, while everyone is welcome, we want to provide an area where believers can reflect on His goodness by seeing His breathtaking creation all around the site. By embarking on the beautiful Mt. Rubidoux hike, you will find a place in which you can experience a moment of reflection and solitude with the Lord. This is a rest like no other where you will experience a refreshment of your soul in the heart of Riverside.

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The site is located at the half way point of the Mt. Rubidoux hiking trail. My partner and I had four locations within the trail to choose from to establish the pavilion. After visiting the site and discussing site conditions, we decided it was best to locate the pavilion at the half way point of the hike as a symbol of

Second Level

spiritual encouragement for the hikers. Our desire was to spark curiosity through the Architecture, where hopefully the visitors leave inspired and refreshed to continue the hike up to the cross at the top of the mountain. This site location has two hills that are lateral to the pavilion, which also acts as a funnel that points to a surreal view of the city of Riverside surrounded by other mountains.

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Prayer Space

Section Perspective

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Italy Summer 2023 Study Abroad Trip

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Sketches

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Duomo di Siena interior sketch

Basilica di Santo Spirito Facade sketch

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