USF SACD Undergraduate Portfolio

Shams Abdulsattar

Undergraduate Portfolio|University of South Florida School of Architecture + Community Design 2019-2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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01 KIT OF ELEMENTS 02 MOVEMENTS IN A FIELD

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03 THE HOUSE ON THE HILLSIDE

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04 THE WATER WALL: CAMPUS INTERVENTION

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05 THE VERTICAL LIGHT GARDEN

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06 THE RELIC

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07 SUPPLEMENTAL WORK

01 KIT OF ELEMENTS Intro I| Fall 2019 Chadaphan Hanwisai

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Small process model Top view

Small process model Side view

Small process model Isometric view

The purpose of the The Kit of Elements project is to explore the geometric and organizational possibilities of space making. With standard parts comprised of simple planes, masses, and volumes, I created three-dimensional small, medium, and nested models.

Medium process model

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While creating the process models, I developed a concept which was the backbone and foundation of my design. The concept of journey of life and movement through traveling is consulted throughout every stage of the model’s development.

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Medium process model 1 Close up

Medium process model 2 Close up

Medium process model

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Medium process model

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Sections of three medium models, highlighting small, medium, and large scale of each model to display hierarchy.

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Embedded spaces close up

The final model includes small, medium and large scales embedded into each other.

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The movement represents the difficult realities we go through to be able to move from one journey to another. In each step we take, we gain strength that takes us to the next level. In Journey and movement, nothing stays the same. There can be ups and downs. A part of it forces you to let go.

Sometimes to let go is needed to move forward and find a new path. It is unpredictable of what it is going to hold, but on the bright side, it opens up new opportunities and realities.

Movement close up

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Throughout making the isometric drawing, I used different line weights that showcases lightness, darkness, and heaviness to communicate depth, importance, and proximity within the model.

Isometric drawing

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With the final model of The Kit of Elements, I wanted to express how the journey of life leads to confrontations between the new and old pathes.

I also wanted to show the connection of spaces when moving from a path to another. The tight spaces are the difficult realities that a person go through during his journey of life.

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02 MOVEMENTS IN A FIELD Intro I| Fall 2019 Chadaphan Hanwisai

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To start this project, I had to watch the “The Red Balloon” to develop a dichotomy that is associated with the movie. Then, to analyze 30 vocabulary words with quick sketches that extracted their meaning. From there, I transformed each word to a plain yet complex small model created out of 1”x5”.

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In this drawing I developed a concept of Gravity vs. Levity. The dark lines are where gravity falls, and the light lines are where levity rises. The drawing emphasizes an inherent hybridity, continuity, and sense of transsformation.

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Hybrid Construct 1

Large hybrid construct

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Hybrid Construct 2

Hybrid Construct 3

From the previous drawing, I created a hybrid construct that is inclusive of a large and three small constructs. To form movements and hierarchy, I created negative spaces where I added sticks to add volume. Each construct connects to the other without touching it.

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For the parti model, I used the Hybrid constructs to form one component.

Also, to present infinity, extension, and lightness through the model.

Parti model

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The ground models are inhabited and traversed in multiple layered ways. Creating negative spaces of the cardboard and adding horizontal and vertical masses to intervene with the ground. These grounds communicate and connect with each other from close and far distance.

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Ground model 1

Ground model 2

Ground model 3

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Highlighted intervention close up model 1

Highlighted intervention close up model 2

Highlighted intervention close up model 3

Ground model connected

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Three plexiglass walls model Front view

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The three wall model is acquired from “The Red Balloon”.

It is an embark on an intervention into the filmic palimpsest of part one with an occupiable construct using the walls. The intersititial occupation of “in-between” shows how gravity falls and levity rises up.

Three plexiglass walls model Side view

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Embedded spaces close up

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Movement close up

Hierarchy close up

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The exploded drawing draws attention to the intervention in between the walls. The in between elements that are connected inside the walls, helps the walls to form and structure as a whole, and as a result of that, the walls are able to stand still without the wood piece supporting it.

Highlighted intervention of the three walls

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Exploded axonometric drawing

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Final Model

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Medium model

Small model

Having done all of the previous studies helped me develop my final model. I started with the small model, where I subtracted and added spaces to fill them with a mass of implicit/explicit intersections. Then I moved to the medium model and focused on the overall form. The final model has three intersections of small, medium and large scales, The top represents how levity flows up in the air, while gravity is interlocked inside the pedestal.

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Front side elevation

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Righ side elevation

Back side elevation

Left side elevation

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Front side elevation

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Right side elevation

Back side elevation

Left side elevation

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Medium scale close up

Small scale close up

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Gravity falls while levity stands. For levity means lightness, while gravity means down to earth. And if it simply was not there, we would float up in the air. Gravity gathers us together. And though we would love to live freely but gravity gives us balance and direction to our destination.

Large scale close up

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Highlighted interior spaces of medium scale

Highlighted interior spaces of large scale

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Highlighted interior spaces of small scale

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03 THE HOUSE ON THE HILLSIDE Intro II| Fall 2020 Emilia Ribadeneira

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Delta shelter cabin

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For this project, I did an analysis and research of three buildings, including sketches, axonometric drawings and site searching.

The delta shelter cabin is unique because of its four steel columns that are made of exterior wood, and these columns can open and shut by a hand wheel to protect it from strangers when no one is inside. In the drawing, I highlighted movement with green, and circulation with yellow.

Delta shelter cabin axonometric drawing

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4X4

The 4x4 building was placed in an unusual location, on a narrow and chaotic strip of land very close to the Hanshin earthquake. I highlighted the circulation with a dark teal color, and the walls with green.

4x4 Axonometric drawing

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Bianchi house

The bianchi house has a vertical form that is aligned with the mountain it’s connected to.

The walls are highlited with grey color, and the circulation is highlighted with orange.

Bianchi house Axonometric drawing

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Morocco desert

Process model 1

Process model 2

Process model 3

I chose my site to be on the top of the mountain in the Morocco desert. I wanted to put it on top so people can enjoy the scenory of the area and I also wanted it to relate to the other buildings. After picking the site, I developed a concept of harmony between spaces and nature. Harmony brings a dynamic balance between life and nature. It is a reflection of a special energy within a space.

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A close up of the final model. The interior of this space is a personal space where people can relax and have a break time.

Final model

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The section on top is vertical and the section on the bottom is horizontal. I highlighted the enclosed and personal spaces with green.

Final model Sections drawing

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04 THE WATER WALL: CAMPUS INTERVENTION Intro II| Fall 2020 Emilia Ribadeneira

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The site I chose is between the college of arts and science and the college of business. The wall acts as an area for students to study and lay around to protect them from the burning sun and the heavy rain. I often walk around this area, and I see students laying around on the ground, that’s why I think this building would be a good study or a social area for students.

Site map

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Site study 1

Site study 2

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Sections drawing

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Highlighted space of the final model

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Final model with the ground view

Perspective view

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Close ups of the final model showcasing the first floor on the left page, and the second floor on the right page.

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Floor plan of the first floor

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Floor plan of the second floor

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05 THE VERTICAL LIGHT GARDEN Intro II| Fall 2020 Emilia Ribadeneira

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Light studies of different buildings by architects Steven holl and Tado Ando.

This project is focused on the way light effects a design and the interior spaces of the building.

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Process model 1

Process model 2

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I started with process models using colorful lights inside the model to experiment with light and see how it goes through the building and what kind of moments it creates.

Throughout creating the final process model, I developed a concept of the emotional topography of grief. The goal for this model was to be complex and spatial.

Final process model

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Sections are created by stitching process models. I focused on creating different spaces such as, small, narrow, and wide spaces. With the yellow tone, I wanted to showcase how the light enters the building.

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Final model

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Circulation close up

Hierarchy close up

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Grief is a process that cannot be huried or brushed aside. These emothions must be felt and processed so that we can eventually move to a place in life where we are finally able to live with our loss. To a place where our pain becomes at least bearable.

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People who are grieving go through 5 stages:

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Denial

Anger

Bargining

When we’re in denial, it’s like being trapped in a small space.

Sometimes in our mind we stay in a specific place for a long tim refusing to go behind the wall and scared to believe the truth.

When we’re in anger, we feel fiery emotions. We set boundaries around us like the walls in the image, they’re big and scary.

This space is mostly enclosed but if you look up there’s a small opening which allows you to look up at the sky and maybe say a prayer and reflect on the problems, it can also be a moment of realization.

Depression

Depression can be cold and lonely.

Going through this floor, you can see big, wide, and deep spaces.

Acceptance

As you go through the final stage, which is on top, you experience a free open space. The final stage reflects healing and growth.

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Floor plan 1

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Floor plan 2

Floor plan 3

Floor plan 4

Floor plan 5

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06 THE RELIC Intro to Digital Architecture| Fall 2020 Dan Greenberg

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The Relic is a solid 30’ tall, 100 ton concrete monolith, located on a plot of land 100’ x 80’ in length. This is an image of the overview of the whole model with no materials on.

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Perspective view that shows how the sun light goes through the building at 7:00 am.

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Perspective image that shows the sunlight throught the building at 8:00 am.

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Perspective view that shows how light goes through the building.

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Thank you for your consideration

Shams Abdulsattar shamsa@usf.edu (573)-818-5337