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Principal Engineer

Revlock Dawn Ma Principal Engineer

Dawn Ma

Principal Engineer

Theo Revlock Dawn Ma

Philadelphia and did his Association in London. He exhibited work from residential/ theater/institutional and public projects. architecture in dialogue with relevance.

Philadelphia and did his Architectural Association in London. He and exhibited work from residential/ theater/institutional and public projects. always place architecture in dialogue with a new relevance.

Ms. Dawn Ma received her Honor Bachelor degree in civil/structural engineering at University of Waterloo, Canada, and her Master degree in Architecture at Parsons School of Design, New York. Her unusual dual practice in architecture and engineering began at the world famous landmark, Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, later as project engineer at multidisciplinary firms: GEZ Architects Engineers and Transystem Corporation.

Ms. Dawn Ma received her Honor Bachelor degree in civil/structural engineering at University of Waterloo, Canada, and her Master degree in Architecture at Parsons School of Design, New York. Her unusual dual practice in architecture and engineering began at the world famous landmark, Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, later as project engineer at multidisciplinary firms: GEZ Architects Engineers and Transystem Corporation.

Mr. Theo Revlock was educated in Philadelphia and did his post-graduate work at the Architectural Association in London. He has a wide portfolio of published and exhibited work from residential/commercial and planning to theater/institutional and public projects. His theoretical and built work always place architecture in dialogue with other disciplines which push it to a new relevance.

always place architecture in dialogue it to a new relevance. He maintains activities at UC Berkeley and City College participates in juries in San Francisco, His award-winning projects include Yokohama Port Terminal Competition, invited competition for Marine World

architecture in dialogue relevance. He maintains Berkeley and City College juries in San Francisco, award-winning projects include Terminal Competition, competition for Marine World

Theo’stheoreticalandbuiltworkalwaysplacearchitecture in dialogue with other disciplines which push it to a new relevance. He maintains teaching as part of his career activities at UC Berkeley and City College of San Francisco, and often participates in juries in San Francisco, London and New York academia. His award-winning projectsincludeHonorablementionintheYokohamaPort Terminal Competition, Yokohama, Japan; first place in an invited competition for Marine World in Rome, Italy.

Prior to founding Q-Architecture, Dawn partnered with Theo at sea. design, a boutique design office based in San Francisco. Her multi-disciplinary practice, as well as multi-cultural background brings unique perspective to a wide variety of client and project types.

Prior to founding Q-Architecture, Dawn partnered with Theo at sea. design, a boutique design office based in San Francisco. Her multi-disciplinary practice, as well as multi-cultural background brings unique perspective to a wide variety of client and project types.

Ms. Dawn Ma received her Honor Bachelor degree in civil/structural engineering at University ofWaterloo, Canada, and her Master degree in Architecture at Parsons School of Design, NewYork. Her unusual dual practice in architecture and engineering began at the world famous landmark, Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, later as projectengineeratmultidisciplinaryfirms:GEZArchitects Engineers and Transystem Corporation.

Prior to founding Q-Architecture, Dawn partnered with Theo at sea.design, a boutique design office based in San Francisco. Her multi-disciplinary practice, as well as multi-cultural background brings unique perspective to a wide variety of client and project types.

Principal/DesignDirector

Kevin

architecture. His interior design officspectrum of projects residential and commerplanning. He had long as Macy’s, Wells worldwide. Of Exposition in designing finalists.

Robert La Rocca

Stong Robert La Rocca

With over 45 years of practice as a Landscape Architect, Mr. La Rocca is affiliated with the American Society of Landscape Architects, the National Association of Nurserymen, Progressive Architecture, and the American Institute of Architects.

Mr. Kevin Stong has over 35 years in the practice of architecture. His career began at one of the most world - renowned interior design offices - Gensler. His technical expertisecoversavastspectrumofprojectsincludingrehabilitationofhistoricbuildings,residentialandcommercial buildings, interior programming and space planning. He had long standing relationship with major US companies such as Macy’s, Wells Fargo Bank, Toyota, Ford, etc.

Kevin’s work exists in all parts of California, as well as worldwide. Of notice was his submission to the 1996 WorldsExpositionindesigningtheUSpavilionwhichwere honored as one of the finalists.

Mr. La Rocca was an Art Commissioner for the City of San Francisco and was appointed by Mayor Diane Feinstein to the San Francisco Art Commission in 1980. He was elected President of the Commission in 1989 and has served on the Board of Commissioners. He also was a member of the Visual Arts Committee and the Urban Review Committee, as well as the San Francisco Airport Arts Committee. His relationship and experience with city process is extremely valuable when communicating with city governments and during the project approval process.

With over 45 years of practice as a Landscape Architect, Mr. La Rocca is affiliated with the American Society of Landscape Architects, the National Association of Nurserymen,ProgressiveArchitecture,andtheAmerican Institute of Architects.

Mr. La Rocca was an Art Commissioner for the City of San Francisco and was appointed by Mayor Diane Feinstein to the San Francisco Art Commission in 1980. He was elected President of the Commission in 1989 and has served on the Board of Commissioners. He also was a member of the Visual Arts Committee and the Urban Review Committee, as well as the San Francisco Airport ArtsCommittee. Hisrelationshipandexperiencewithcity processisextremelyvaluablewhencommunicatingwith citygovernmentsandduringtheprojectapprovalprocess.

Principal/Architect

Principal/Lanscape Architect

Principal/Lanscape Architect

SOLAR ANALYSIS

•REAR YARD WILL HAVE THE MOST SUN EXPOSURE DURING THE MORNING HOURS

•LIGHTWELLS DRAW IN MOST LIGHT DURING NOON, WHEN THE SUN IS AT ITS HIGHEST ELEVATION

•DURING AFTERNOONS AND EVENINGS, THE SUN WILL FACE THE STREET SIDE FACADE

SUMMER & WINTER SOLAR PATHS

TECTONIC STUDY

CENTRAL CORE

A CENTRAL SHAFT SEPERATES THE TWO ZONES. THE CORE IS COMPOSED OF PROGRAMS THAT WANT TO BE HIDDEN, SUCH AS: STORAGE, POWDER ROOM, AND LAUNDRY. IF THE CLIENT DECIDES THEY WANT AN ELEVATOR, THE CORE CAN BE HOLLOWED OUT TO ALLOW FOR ONE.

VERTICAL CIRCULATION

THE STAIRS WRAP AROUND THE CORE, AND ALWAYS LEAD TO PUBLIC PROGRAMS. THE STAIRS LIE BETWEEN THE CORE AND ANGLED COMUMNS, TO MAKE IT FEEL GRAND. THERE ARE MOMENTS WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A VISUAL CONNECTION TO THE STAIRS BETWEEN THE COMLUMNS, BUT YOU CAN ONLY ACCESS IT ONCE TURNING THE CORNER.

DAY LIGHTING THE THIRD ELEMENT THAT ENCASES THE STAIRS IS A LIGHTWELL THAT HAS AN IRREGULAR FORM, TO MAXIMIZE THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT THAT GETS INTO THE SPACE. YOU CAN ALSO LOOK THROUGH THE LIGHTWELL TO MAKE A VISUAL CONNECTION TO THE PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ZONES.

DECONSTRUCTED TUBES

PEIRCE THROUGH THE CREATE A SENSE OF DIRECTIONALITY. THE TUBES ARE DECONSTRUCTED TO ALLOW SPACES, AND SOME LIE WITHIN LARGER CREATE A A CHAGE IN HEIGHT.

VERTICAL CIRCULATION

TWO TUBES EXIST ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE HOUSE. VOIDS ARE CUT OUT OF THOSE TUBES TO ALLOW ACCESS INTO DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE HOUSE. THE END OF THE TUBES ARE OPEN TO ALLOW IN LIGHT, AS WELL AS FRAME A VIEW. IN ORDER TO ACCESS THE EITHER OPPOSITE TUBE, YOU MUST CROSS OVER THROUGH PUBLIC SPACES. (KITCHEN/LIVING)

DAY LIGHTING A LIGHTWELL INSTERSECTS ONE OF THE CIRCULATION TUBES. THIS LIGHTWELL ALSO POURS LIGHT INTO DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE HOUSE. THE OTHER CIRCULATION TUBE HAS A CUTOUT ALONG ONE OF ITS CORNERS TO CREATE A LINEAR STRIP OF LIGHT WITHIN THAT CIRCULATION.

VERTICAL CIRCULATION THE STAIRS ARE DESIGNED SO THAT AS YOU CONTINUE UP THE HOUSE, YOU SWITCH BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN

“Reckoning with S.F. Planning code, S.F. has strict demo. limiting rules requiring a high percentage of the structure remain. We use this seemingly limiting factor as an asset. It became the genesis for the development of the space and therby the form.”

CORE SCHEME - VIEW A

TUBES SCHEME - VIEW D

LANDSCAPE

GREENWALL WITH EMBEDDED PLANTERS PLAY

STRUCTURE

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1. Indent vertical garden

2. Planter / LED wall-wash light

3. Climbing net and ropes

4. Swing

5. Slide

6. Water feature

7. Theatre stage

1714 GRANT AVE. APRIL 13, 2017

3. VIEW OF REAR YARD - NORTH WEST

STRUCTURE AT REAR YARD

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“As illustrated in this project we do not differentiate between the building from interior architecture structure and landscape architecture. It’s not to say that we don’t team up with consultants; we do. Our list is extensive & paired with the scope and scale of the project. This project relied almost entirely on in-house designers”

SURFING COMMUNITY

SCHEME 1

2300 SF

500 SF

1400 SF

ROOF: 1300 SF

GREAT HIGHWAY MEETING

WEST ELEVATION: GROUND FLOOR

(N) HARDWOOD FLOORING

(N) GREENWALLS

(N) TILE

RELOCATE FIRE ESCAPE DOOR AXON VIEW 2690 GREAT HIGHWAY

/FULTON ST. SAN FRANCISCO, CA FULTON ADU

2384 Fulton Street is an early 19th century home, complete with the original facade and interior floor plans. However, the neighborhood of Lone Mountain has become recognized as a thriving cultural and social urban suburban center for rental communities, offering nearby bars. restaurants, coffee shops parks, and highly rated public schools.

REIMAGINE MULTIUNITS COMMUNITY

2384 Fulton Street is an early 19th century home, complete with the original facad and However, the neighborhood of Lone Mountain has become recognized as a thriving cultural and social urban suburban center for rental communities. Offering nearby bars. restaurants, coffee shops parks, and highly rated public schools.

Thus, housing in this community is competitive market, especially when remodeled multifamily buildings arise when the rental inventory typically consists of much of the same 19th century lack luster opportunities.

“A remodel would help contribute to the emerging youthful urbanization of the area, and capitalize on the potential profit of a high demanded market for contemporary, remodeled housing. “

While maintaining the visual hierarchy of the (E) exterior of the building, breaking-up the facade with two contrasting though complementary materials and textures,

“The new design upgrades would involve removing and replacing the existing cement plaster with new materials, providing both aesthetic and functional improvements. “

With the utilization of fiber cement sheeting, resilient bamboo cladding and metal wall panels, the deteriorating 100 year old facade of the existing building, can now adopt the benefits of water-tight and weatherproofing qualities available in the form of contempory material technologies.

“The new design attempts to enhance the traditional architectural forms unique to the building to remain consistent with the overall identifying characteristics of the neighborhood.”

“By remodeling the exterior facade to highlight original architectural aesthetics with contemporary materials, the multifamily building pays tribute to the traditional while ushering in a desirable modern edge.”

Veering away from the harsh materials of cement plaster of various textures to visually diversify the exterior, the design for the new building facade will reflect the industrial qualities that are imbued with wood, cement and aluminium.

MICROUNIT

In the new Ground Floor corridor, lighting, natural materials and plants are used to make this part of the building brighter, visually dynamic and more welcoming.

2384 FULTON ST, SF MAY 1ST, 2020

with a courtyard qaulity featuring a vertical green landscape - a limited quality in San Francisco’s dense urban environment.

Accented with the warm and natural materials of stone and wood, tenants entering to and from their homes will be able to navigate to their units, enhancing their sense of comfort, security and threshold experience.

“By bluring the conventional expectations of interior and exterior spaces” ,

The two full bathrooms of this unit, employ hand selected designer finishes that are able to help further emphasize the contemporary design standard suggested by the revised floor plan.

From the intricate hexagon tile flooring to the large swaths of striated porcelain wall tiles, the monotone, warm colors and textures provide a sophisticated neutral design palate to welcome a diverse clientele.

“By bluring the conventional expectations of interior and exterior spaces” ,

SUSTAINABLE CO-LIVING COMMUNITY

LIGHT ,AIR & COMFORT

BEHAVIOR-DRIVIN

DESIGN

SOLAR ANALYSIS

As can be seen from the rendering, the remodel for units opens up the shared spaces of the residence and economizes the vailability of diffused natural lighting (due to the building’s north/south orientation), ensuring each room within the residence has ample exposure to light, air and views.

SOLAR ANALYSIS DIAGRAM

“Despite densifying the space to accommodate extra bedrooms, intentional design characteristics of the unit are in place to help maximize user efficiency through contemporary flows without compromising the importance of comfort, security safety and contextual immersion.”

“By maximizing the efficiency and function of the units, not only could a more natural circulation be achieved, but unit could further capitalized on the potential revenue from incorporating an additional 3rd bedroom and full bath into its habitable footprint. “

The kitchen, though a smaller footprint than was illustrated in the unit’s (E) plans, helps to anchor the open plan design agenda, without adding unnecessary bulk to otherwise light, elegant and measured design.

/ZHONGSHAN, CHINA

CENTRAL PARK DEVELOPMENT MASTERPLAN

Our goal was to create dynamicshopping areas that are responsiveto various clientele and spaces for cultural traditions (Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, etc.) We also wanted to break down the ‘great wall’ that prevented real community interaction at the same time creating not only a sense of security but real security for zoned activities (play grounds, meditation gardens, swimming pools) – for both the public and residents.

SEPARATION WITHOUT SEGREGATION

Current asen elevation design lacks variety to the project, and there is no indication of indvidual community within the site. Therefore, it is important to recognize the architectureof these towers as both a formal gesture and a social organization of neighborhoods.

RIVER RIVER ON FRESH WATER FRESH LIVING

ENVIORONMENTAL APPROACH

DIGITAL BOULEVARD

DONGGUAN

A-SHOES MALL LANDSCAPE DESIGN

The Shoe Mall rooftop garden provides an oasis from both the business below and the ground levelstreetscape. The place is designed to draw the building users and guests on to the more than 10,000 square meters of highly designed landscape which provides both day and evening replenishment. The overall design is a resilient surface that responds to both present program ming and has the flexibility to respond future pro gram elements yet to be determined.

/Dongguan,China

LANDSCAPE AREA: DWELLING UNITS:

COMMERCIAL UNITS:

DESIGN CONCEPT

“Our design position was to consider both foot and the shoe as inspiration for the development of the design. We continuously reflect back on the show, its design, what it does for us and it’s long story. “

SUSTAINABILITY COMFORT

“The heat gain is an enormous issue in Guangdong Province. Heat gain can make the outdoor experience unbearable. Through careful design of both the hard and soft-scape the experience can be dramatically improved. Our goal is to make this a fully utilized space throughout the year. This is achievable as a sustainable project as well; through our design.”

LANDSCAPE STRATEGY

The surfaces hold the temperature to a more moderate temperature by their mass and by elevating them which expose that cooler surface to natural air movement. Thereby creating natural air‐conditioning. The surface also acts as shading devices in areas such as the restaurant/night club.

FULLY PROGRAMMED ROOFTOP

“Rainwater harvesting - in our design proposal we collect the rain water filter it at the source then use it for water features, irrigation, cleaning/ maintenance and store the rest. The water can also be used where gray water is appropriate in the builing.”

“It is important to understand the scale of this project in order to assign appropriate programs that will function well based on travel distance, point of interests, and ease of maintenance.”

PROGRAM & ORGANIZATIONZATION

The gardens are further punctuated with two dynamic features that continue down into the building below. These ”animal gardens” attract birds and butterflies and penetrates down into the floors below. Tranquil filtered light is reflected deep into the building through these two natural portals. Both are sealed from the users (with glass panels) below but create a stimulating and provocative attraction to the visitors, who will be drawn up to the larger roof garden to enjoy the other programming designed for their enjoyment.

BUILDING

INTERFACE

An entrance canopy or marquee is provided at all entrances while the center entrance utilizes a video wall that is back lit at night. Subtle color changes are envisaged in the wall with the use of LED lighting. Other water features, at ground level, are also designed into the area in front of the entrance to draw visitors into the building.

The area should have a western style menu with cocktails for international visitors. Once out in this part of the roof terrace guests will be attracted to explore further to another full service restaurant/night club at the Southwest region of roof terrace. Quieter areas are found in the Southwest areas of the roof terrace where users will be treated to lounge areas in a tea garden.

There are many special yet to be discovered. age, Major areas are with building at either Chinese restaurant with the corner. The East restaurant bar that area.

EVENT SPACE

special places that are created some

As noted in the submittal packtwo restaurant areas associated either end. West Wing is a full service with a modern tea room tucked in Wing has an international style serves as a business meeting

CIRCULATION

STUDY

Each entry invites guests in different ways the main entry supports: the public busses, tour busses, auto dropoff and taxi stands. While the side entries support the evening guest to the East and an over flow entry to the West. All entries support the parking areas the surround the three sides.

The main entry is reinforces by two flanking colonnades that protect guests from the inclement environmental conditions. Seating runs along the protected area. In between which is a large plaza with rock simulated forms that punctuate space providing an informal resting areas for conversation.

STREETSCAPE