Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP, 2013
1376 Urasakicho, Onomichi, Hiroshima 720-0551, Japan
This is a group precedent study project focusing on the formality and concept of the Ribbon Chapel located in Hiroshima Japan. The aim of the study was to analyze and understand the program and create our own transformative drawings that represent our focus. Drawings consist of perspectives, plans, sections, and sun path and circulation diagrams. Our focus was on increasing accessibility to the space. These accessible components include widening pathways and incorporating railings for added support and safety.
1 circle base that forms a cylinder the first spiral extends 15m high in a coilling pattern (3 turns)
The Ribbon Chapel's daylighting and ventilation diagram reveals a integration of natural elements to the usage of the space. The use of overhanging staircases provides shelter from direct sunlight and rain. Expansive glazing and skylight illuminate the interior in varying intensities of sunlight throughout the day, emphasizing the openness of the minimalistic Japanese interior. This spacious design promotes cross-ventilation, with arrows indicating prevailing air directions. This approach not only enhances the users comfort in the ceremonial space but also showcases the chapel's dynamic interplay of light and air within a spiritually uplifting ambience.
cone shape is formed the secondary spiral extends upwards in a reverse direction (1 turn)
The 15.3-meter-high Ribbon Chapel unveils a strategic integration of seismic base isolation and tuned mass damper, a feature designed to fortify the structure against seismic forces by reducing the amplitude of vibration, such as those from earthquakes and tsunamis. The cladding material used is titanium-Zinc alloy which is both striking and resistant to the sea breezes.
This model is a representation of my design for an intervention project in Cooper’s park, Vancouver. The aim of the concept is to create an interactive garden space that brings the Cooper’s park commumity together. This pergola is naturally shaded by climbing vines and surrounded by plants and crop grown by the community. The form of the pergola is meant to resemble a barrel to commemorate the barrel industry previously on this site. This project encouraged me to explore the link between landscape and form. This also allowed for more exploration of native plant species and types of plant hardiness in the Vancouver climate.
Two-point perspective drawings of the National Museum of Qatar designed by architect Jean Nouvel. The image on the left was drawn with pencil. The image on the right is the same drawing superimposed with a charcoal drawing of the museum from a different perspective.
I chose this building as my subject for the perspective drawing because of its remarkable intriacacies. The inspiration for the interlocking round disclike structures represent a flower-like aggregate of mineral crystals, called a desert rose. The structure matches perfectly with Qatar’s arid desert region. This complex structure was an exciting challenge for a perspective drawing.
These maps were made for the the prominent attractions. The foot and vehicular traffic circulation. resort town because of its proximity was to analyze themes of body, and ecology. Main attractions Bridge bring in more foot traffic shops. Annual events and their project, shown by drawings of All five pieces were drawn with
the study of Edgemont Village, North Vancouver to show The three narrative drawings focus on the rhythm of both circulation. The area is famously known to be a mountain proximity to Grouse Mountain. The purpose of this study body, behaviour, nature, wilderness, non-human agency such as Grouse Mountain and the Capilano Suspension traffic as Edgemont is known for its artisanal cafes and their influences on traffic are also incorporated into this of event activities and conceptual circulation diagrams. with black ink.
Bella’s dog house design was inspired by Zaha Hadid’s Morpheus hotel and resort in Macau, China. The icosahedron form was based off of the parametric ceiling design of the hotel. After studying the geometry of the icosahedron, I discovered that in order to put these pieces together avoiding overextentions, it would require three 18” x 36” MDF plywood boards. Using SketchUp, I designed three interlocking surfaces which would then fold into their triangular pieces once cut.
This outdoor shelter was designed particularly for Bella, my papillon and pomeranian mix! Measurements were applied according to her size when sitting, standing, and laying down as she usually likes to do. The main focus was her comfortibility in the accommodation out on the patio. Since she likes to look outside I have left a large opening as the window and entrance. Because of her love of dark cozy spaces, I left the inside dark. The roof is also built at an angle, preventing damage from weathering.
The materials used were water-resistant MDF and 19-gauge hardware cloth fencing binding the pieces together.
My aim is to capture the architecture and travels. Focusing on natural landsccapes and are captured and edited on an Iphone XR aperature lens of f 1.8. Photography
and cultures found during my and biophilic design. All photos with a 26 mm focal length and
