Sean Masato Parker Architecture Portfolio

MODULAR CO-LIVING

Location: Fenway-Kenmore, Boston MA

Northeastern University, Fall 2023

Urban Housing Studio

Professor, Wonwoo Park

This project uses two underlying principles, modularity and co-living, to drive the design for an adaptable community-focused residential development. Co-living allows for a sense of individuality while keeping a relationship with a larger whole. Co-living provides a solution for urban density reduction. Modularity is explored in this project because it emphasizes and supports the part-to-whole relationship of co-living. Modularity offers flexibility, adaptability, and affordability. Together, co-living and modularity form the perfect harmony for the future of urban living.

Modular System

After an investigation of standard room sizes and further calculations related to circulation requirements, a module of 16 feet by 16 feet was standardized throughout the entire project. This 16’x16’ module serves as the basic building block for further aggregations.

16x16 Module Kit of Facade Parts Standard Room Module Aggregation Basic Room Modules Circulation

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Repeat Six Massings Rotate/Mirror

Rotate/Mirror Add/Subtract

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1. 14mm Lakeside oak flooring.Leveling surface. Water-resistent membrane.450mm conrete slab. Rigid insulation. Waterproofing.

2. 14mm Lakeside oak flooring.Leveling surface. Water-resistent membrane. 170mm CLT slab.

3. [Wall system 1] 12mm double glazing system

4. Timber Column

5. Cement-based weather barrier with 50mm insulation

6. Timber Beam

7. Elevated wood veranda

8. Aluminum mullion system.Timber window frame

9. Aluminum louver profile cladded with cherry wood veneer.

10. Steel Cantilever connection system.Rigid insulation. C-channel weather barrier. Waterproofing membrane

11. [Wall system 2](9)Louver system.Wood backing.64mm insulation. 5/8” Gypsum board,

12. [Wall system 3](9)Louver system. Double-glazing

WELLNESS CENTER

Location: Chinatown, Boston MA

Northeastern University, Spring 2023

Site Space Program Studio

Professor, Ang Li

A form that softens the line between architecture and the surrounding context

Volumes of fixed program (white) are placed regions of implied space for flexible programs

10’x10’ grid system

placed around two central voids, creating programs (clear blue).

Creating Tension Between Voids and Solids

Voids of Varying

Varying Height

NAKAMA HOUSE

Location: Kyoto, Japan

Northeastern University, Fall 2022

First-Year Studio

Professor, Kyle Winston-Lindeboom

The Nakama House is an architectural conversation between two residential units seamlessly blending into a coherent whole. The dependent relationships between the interlocking living units create a harmonious living composition.

Both living units define the volumetric void of the outdoor garden. The garden is the primary connection between residential units while emphasizing the indoor and outdoor continuum.

The spatial overlap between the two residential units allows each family to feel secure in their home while simultaneously being connected to the other family. The Nakama House aims to explore how multi-family residential complexes can initiate social interactions to foster a sense of community.

House

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