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the goods K ANDAHAR SCHOOL THE LANGUAGE OF pARK 51 STRAWB ERRY VALE PAVILIONS WATERSHED 52 0 ARCHITECTS IN SCHOOLS CAFFE UMB RIA CONCERNING CENTRAL STATION SK ETCHING & OTHER MUSINGS
KANDAHAR SCHOOL wsu Architecture Studio J unior Semester - winter 2 0 1 1 independent p roj ect
WINDING MOSAICS Kandahar University is located in Afghanistan amidst a rich heritage of Islamic culture. Geometric patterns are part of tradition here. From bold mashrabiya screens to the delicate fabric of hijabs. To pay tribute to this tradition, a common tile mosaic was used in the architectural element that winds its way through the entire building and up and over the wind catchers that tower above the roof.
KANDAHAR SCHOOL
goal Incorporate a metaphorical ribbon of traditional mosaic to guide users and to define spaces.
weavE : resp ect : cohere
KANDAHAR SCHOOL
GROUND
FIRST
THE LANGUAGE OF PARK 51 wsu HONORS COLLEGE senior SEMESTER - fall 2 0 1 1 Thesis Paper & passed with Distincti on
INVESTIGATION What are the historical and cultural implications of the design proposed for Park 51 by SOMA? Do they quiet or heighten the controversy surrounding Islamophobia? PARK 51
aha moment At one point, I remember sitting on the ground of my college apartment with my entire paper splayed around me in a circle. It was the only way to view my work at a glance in its entirety, versus the page-by-page view from my computer screen. It was in that moment that I grasped the complexity of understanding the historical and cultural aspects of architecture.
SOMA
THE LANGUAGE OF PARK 51
9/11
SOMA
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oooooThis was a study of potential interpretations rather than a declaration of meaning. Park 51 is a complex project; its complexity lends itself to being perceived in multiple and conflicting ways; perhaps, even a metaphor for the diversity and complexity of Muslims in America. The analysis of architecture will always be a potentially complex endeavor because architecture in itself is a complex art form. The option of arbitrary and subjective choices in architecture makes it inherently difficult to unravel; numerous interpretations of Park 51 reveal the impossibility of understanding all aspects of the design. Interpretations, no matter how substantiated, are conjectures determined by past experiences and may be deeply rooted in cultural biases. Although they can be based on factual histories, interpretations are still what we construe. On the other hand, looking into contexts that surround building design help give meaning to open understandings. Exploring these contexts reveal the multi-layered way architectural form and patterns can be understood. If this methodology is employed as a substitute for common prejudices, interpretations formed in this way will likely serve
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as more intellectually validated comprehensions of our world. oooo
SOMA
goal Unveil the complexities behind the architectural intentions and ambiguities of SOMA’s Park 51.
examine : interp ret : revea l
STRAWBERRY VALE PAVILIONS Wsu architecturE STUDIO senior SEMESTER - winter 2 0 1 2 Teamed w/ C. J acox A. Young J . Tho m son
cohesive uniqueness Strawberry Vale Elementary School, by Patkau Architects, was examined in order to integrate additional classroom spaces or pavilions. In the same way kids are encouraged to embrace their differences, the pavilions were designed with their own theme, feature, and even color, but together they work towards one goal through a definitive design language.
clipping the corner The pavilions were designed with a set of rules inspired by the existing corner shapes and dynamics of the existing school building. These corner define the transition between inside and outside, while light transmitting concrete erodes this separation.
STRAWBERRY VALE PAVILIONS
LITRACON GLAZED WALL SOLID WALL SOLID LID ENTRY/EXIT
LITRACON
goal Pavilions that encourage creativity, interaction with each other and the existing natural surroundings.
clamp : integrate : energize
entry and exit directions
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
reflecting the corridor PATKAU ARCHITECTS
STRAWBERRY VALE PAVILIONS
party’s out back The natural landscape on the backside of Strawberry Vale is in some ways considered sacred. By floating the pavilions through this environment, the backyard is both celebrated and preserved. A boardwalk woven between the pavilions dives into the landscape at certain intervals to enhance the user’s experience in this backyard space.
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
WATERSHED 520 RETHINK REUSE sr-52 0 design COMP ETITION - summer 2 0 1 2 teamed w/ R. Reedy
COMPETITION Over 100 entries were submitted to transform Seattle’s 520 floating bridge and repurpose its 33 concrete pontoons on Lake Washington.
urban density HYDROPONICS Lacking in a large public green space, Seattle’s Lake Washington has the potential to play host to floating botanical gardens that would add to local scenic views, as well as educate the community and its visitors about local vegetation.
WATERSHED 520
goal
water ACTIVITY
project site
Instigate new habitation on Lake Washington that celebrates the harmony of man and nature.
ADAP T : DENSIFY : MARRY
WATERSHED 520
Roof//Nature unrestrained, free flowing, undulating, nature in its most ideal form
conex box//man rigid and contrived, recycled, stacked, shifted, rules provide organization
pontoon//compromise moors elements together, an anchor for arrival and departure
dock//relationship designated in between spaces, in fills spaces like Man builds in Nature
ARCHITECTS IN SCHOOLS b everly cleary elementary third grade class - sp ring 2 0 1 4 teamed w/ R. P eterson
OPPORTUNITY Architecture Foundation of Oregon offers participation in a ten week volunteer program called Architects in Schools. Each group works to complete a final, culminating project to showcase on Portland’s First Thursday. Our exhibit was held at ZGF Architects in downtown Portland for several weeks.
2 + 1 = FUN Two students worked together to design and build a room that was inserted into an imaginary adaptive reuse building. Two classes each filled up one half of the building model to showcase at the exhibit. Skills to complete this project were cultivated after weeks of introductory lessons we developed.
ARCHITECTS IN SCHOOLS
ANDIE PETKUS PHOTOGRAPHY
goal Promote collaborative creativity in a third grade class while introducing them to architecture.
foster : encourage : excite
CAFFE UMBRIA crazy turnip llc 2 years - from 2 0 1 3 Design intern for Sean Cho
COMMISSION An architectural language was defined for an Italian coffee roaster and applied to the design of tenant improvement projects in Ballard and Portland. For the ease of efficiency, integral countertops and custom stainless counters with builtin die walls were incorporated where appropriate.
INSPIRATION Arco Etrusco (The Etrusan Gate) in Pergia Umbria not only serves as the logo for the Caffe Umbria brand, but also provided a platform for the development of their coffee shop’s design.
CAFFE UMBRIA
goal Traditional materials reminiscent of old world Italy merge with the freshness of contemporary lines.
INTERPRET : REFINE : DISTINGUISH
CONCERNING CENTRAL STATION UO ARCHITECTURE STUDIO GRADUATE YEAR - 2 0 1 4 Graduate Thesis & chosen for exhib it
TOMBSTONE OF RUIN How can we change the face of urban decay? Can it have a positive impact on communities, empowering people instead of segregating them? If a city is defined by its people, then urban decay could bolster a narrative not only for community, but for city. Abandoned and left derelict for decades, Michigan Central Station has the most potential to be exposed as a catalyst for invigorating Detroit because of its paralleled rise and fall with the city’s history.
CONCERNING CENTRAL STATION
R EFRESH
RE-CREATE
REDEFI NE
Community Links
New Urban Connections
Neighborhood Image
new/reused
RESIDENTIAL
COMMERCIAL
MIXED USE
goal Rethink the role of urban decay in order to better communities and environments that are in disrepair.
REFRESH : RE-CREATE : REDEFINE
DECOMPOSITION
DECONSTRUCTION
NATURAL TAKEOVER
UPCYCLE MATERIALS
a new identity Michigan Central Station could transform into a beacon for social innovation and the creative class – redefining and reshaping Detroit’s sense of urban identity. Revitalized urban decay could spark renewed urbanism for Detroit.
dealing with decay Four strategies were defined as a first attempt towards redesigning Michigan Central Station. They represent the different ways urban decay can be altered. This project makes use of all four in some form.
CONCERNING CENTRAL STATION
RESTORATION
TRANSFORMATION
REPAIR + REFURBISH
ADAPTIVE REUSE
design criteria INNOVAT IO N Facilitating idea development, exchange, and collaboration
GENIUS LO C I Contributing to a sense of community, history, and spirit
C O NNECT EDNESS Bridging urban voids through an integrated approach
FRESH P ERSP ECT IV ES Sparking inspiration with a reenergized scheme and serendipitous social space
T RANSPARENC IES Greeting the public with layered transparencies of new + existing fabric
marrying old + new Integrated interior spaces that feel connected will spark energetic and dynamic moods within the building.
sky park
social innovation It’s a program that combats challenges faced by disheartened communities and collaboratively works toward a strengthened and sustainable society. This center for social innovation will not only allow a platform for them to work, but also invite the local community to let their voices be heard.
elevated track to river front
green roof aatriums green roof nested tree canopy
CONCERNING CENTRAL STATION
indoor/outdoor mead
dow
typical office PLAN
roosevelt park
SKETCHING & OTHER MUSINGS acrylic painting on canvas - sp ring 201 2 p encil SK ETCHES - while traveling
A TEN WEEK ENDEAVOR What would make the best graduation gift for someone you care about? Can an old photograph be brought to life with a brush and some paint? Perhaps, what I love most about painting is the emotion it elicits — and not just the emotional labor I put into the painting, but the more powerful emotional reaction to the work at its completion.
SKETCHING & OTHER MUSINGS
forget the camera When I travel, I usually bring only my sketchbook and some pencils. Sketching, as opposed to photographing, allows me to consciously understand how I see the world through drawing. My take on things is what defines my individual perspective. The lens in which I process my visual surroundings is interesting to witness through my sketches after I return from a trip.
SKETCHING & OTHER MUSINGS