SOPHIA FERRARA
Louisiana State University
Selected Works 2021-2024
Sophia Ferrara
New Orleans, LA | (504) 799-9047 | sdferrara@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge, LA August 2019 – May 2024
BachelorofArchitecture
Minor : History of Architecture
Related Coursework : Architectural Systems, Architectural Structures I & II, Environmental Control Systems, Earth Construction
CEA Study Abroad, Paris, France Fall Semester 2022
ConcentrationinArchitecture
Related Coursework : Architectural Design Decisions at the Infrastructural Scale, Spatial Experience to Building Form and Assembly
Ursuline Academy, New Orleans, LA May 2019 HighschoolDiploma
EXPERIENCE
VDC Intern May 2023 – October 2023 Lemoine,BatonRouge,LA
• Responsible for 3D rendered site utilization plans and existing conditions diagrams
• Created 4D animation videos of the phases of construction for multiple projects
• Assisted with LiDAR laser scanning of construction sites
• Coordinated with construction team members to assess site conditions
• Participated in clash detection meetings and provided detection reports
Architectural Intern May 2021 – August 2021 CLSArchitects,Metairie,LA
• Performed site visits, and sat in on meetings with engineers, clients, and contractors
• Communicated with and closely observed professional Architects working on residential/commercial projects
• Produced detailed architectural drawings on AutoCAD and performed various duties as they were given
• Maintained and organized documents, blueprint files, and records
• Learned from and participated in daily operations
Restaurant Hostess and Server February 2019 – August 2022 Reginelli’sPizzeria,Elmwood,LA
• Answered phone inquiries to schedule reservations, record takeout orders, and respond to service questions
• Greeted guests and gathered information to seat groups or place on waitlist
SKILLS
• Basic Software Skills: Rhino/Grasshopper, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, TwinMotion, BlueBeam Revu, Revit
• Working Collaboratively
• Customer Service
• Staff Mentoring
• Issue Resolution
Contents Architectural Urban Design 8 LSU Learning Commons 12 Works in Paris 14 Earth Construction 16 Miami 20 Baton Rouge 4 121 North Blvd.
121 North Blvd
In a post pandemic world, work is no longer confined to one place. Unassigned seating is more common, and versatility and flexibility is embraced. In my design, 121 North Boulevard is an Office Headquarters that consists of a blend between private offices and open space. As the user walks toward the neighboring park and downtown, the program opens up, and involves a more active zone.
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Rendered diagrams communicating concept, program, and facade system. The facade consists of wooden louvers that are operable for the satisfaction of the user.
ACTIVE TRANSITION PASSIVE
4 5 1 3 2 A B C D 4 5 1 3 2 A B C D GROUND FLOOR SECOND FLOOR 1 1 1 EXHIBIT 2 AUDITORIUM 3 MAIL 4 JANITORIAL 3 2 4 3 2 4 5 6 1 EXHIBIT 2 AUDITORIUM 3 CATERING KITCHEN 4 ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL CLOSET 5 SERVER ROOM 6 WATER CISTERN CLOSET A 6
4 5 1 3 2 A B C D 4 5 1 3 2 A B C D 4 5 1 3 2 A B C D 4 5 1 3 2 A B C D THIRD FLOOR
FLOOR FIFTH FLOOR SIXTH FLOOR 16 17 16 GYM 17 RENTAL SPACE MIN. 800 SF 12 6 7 13 14 15 6 COMMON WORKSPACE 7 PRINT 12 PANTRY/LUNCH 13 COO OFFICE 14 CFO OFFICE 15 CEO OFFICE 10 11 10 LIBRARY 11 DIVISION LAB 7 5 5 5 6 8 9 5 CONFERENCE 6 COMMON WORKSPACE 7 PRINT 8 MEETING STALLS 9 STORAGE 7
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LSU Learning Commons
Standing at 330,000 square feet, the new LSU Learning Commons encourages student productivity with a more open floor plan, and the welcoming of natural light. The building responds to the everyday student’s walking path, allowing it to become uninterrupted and accompanied by a serene infinty pond. The building offers students multiple amenities, including a rooftop meditation center, to provide campus with a more inviting and relaxing study space.
LSU LEARNING COMMONS
ARCH 3002 | Sophia Ferrara
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1. ADMINISTRATION 2. CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS (CAS) LEVEL 3 1. CLASSROOMS 2. UNIVERSITY PRESS 3. GRADUATE STUDENT SUITE LEVEL 4 1. STUDY ROOMS 2. MEDITATION CENTER 3. WALKABLE ROOF GARDEN 4. TERRACE LEVEL 5
SUNLIGHT
LOW TO VOLUME N W SUMMER SUN
MOVABILITY
DRIVE PERSPECTIVE SOUTH STADIUM DRIVE PERSPECTIVE
SOUTH CAMPUS
FORESTRY LANE SOUTH CAMPUS DRIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 6 2 8 LEVEL 1 1. MATH LAB 2. COMUNICATION ACROSS THE CURRICULUM (CXC) 3. IT SUPPORT 4. STUDENT SUPPORT 5. VIZ LAB 6. DIGITAL MEDIA SPACES LEVEL 2 1. TESTING CENTER 2. COLLECTIONS 3. COLLECTION MANAGEMENT 4. RESEARCH + INSTRUCTION 5. CAFE 6. BACK OF HOUSE 7. AUDITORIUM FORESTRY LANE SOUTH CAMPUS DRIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 LEVEL 1 1. TESTING CENTER 2. COLLECTIONS 3. COLLECTION MANAGEMENT 4. RESEARCH + INSTRUCTION 5. CAFE 6. BACK OF HOUSE 7. AUDITORIUM 1”=32’ A1 SECTION A1 1”=32’ A2
GREEN ROOF + MEDITATION CENTER PERSPECTIVE SECTION A2 1”=32’ 10
CIRCULATION
1 5 6 2 1 3 2 1 2 1 1 2 4 5 7 1 3 8 3 1. MATH LAB 2. COMUNICATION ACROSS LEVEL 2 1. ADMINISTRATION 2. CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS (CAS) 3. ADMINISTRATION BALCONY 4. FORMAL READING ROOM 5. ACCESS SERVICES 6. ORAL HISTORY CENTER 7. GOVERNMENT DOCS 8. MUSIC EDUCATION LEVEL 3 1. CLASSROOMS 2. UNIVERSITY PRESS 3. GRADUATE STUDENT SUITE LEVEL 4 1. STUDY ROOMS 2. MEDITATION CENTER 3. WALKABLE ROOF GARDEN 4. TERRACE LEVEL 5 4 11
CIRCULATION
A ALUMINUM VENTILATION FLAPS
B GLASS PANES
C STEEL STRUCTURE
D METAL FIN
E EXTRUDED METAL MULLION
F RAISED FLOOR ON CONCRETE SLAB
9 OPEN SPACE
OPEN SPACE WALL SECTION CIRCULATION
A B C D E F
1’=3/4”
COVERED COURTYARD PERSPECTIVE 1 3 2 1 2 1 1 3 4
Works In Paris
During my semester in Paris, my focus was delving deep into architectural design decisions at the infrastructural scale, as well as engagement in spatial experience. From Paris’ grand boulevards to its intimate alleys, every space offered a new perspective of experience within diverse scales. We dedicated time to analyzing building form and assembly, dissecting structures from their conceptualization to their realization, while gaining insights into the processes involved. Furthermore, I participated in several design charettes that fostered a deeper understanding of the complexities within architectural design. My semester in Paris was an enriching experience that expanded my knowledge and nurtured my passion for architectural exploration.
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Left to right: On-site sketch of a railing detail, study of Maison De Verre’s glass curtain wall system, Two-day long charette to redesign the century-old book kiosks lining the streets of Paris
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Earth Construction
Architectural Selected Topics course for research in earth costruction. Also referred to as earthen architecture, earth construction encompasses a wide variety of building techniques that utilize earthen material, such as sand, silt, and clay. For creating a stabilized structure, these materials usually involve an additive such as straw or lime. For our research, we created bricks using water, rammed earth construction material, and bagasse as an additive. We then designed a sturdy wooden mold shaped in a hexagonal geometry in order to interlock the bricks when stacked into a wall. I was greatly inspired by earth construction’s integration of natural resources, energy-efficiency, and minimal environmental footprint.
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Partners: Elise LaGraize, Lillian Allen
Hexagonal Earth Block Wall Assembly Scale: 1/8” = 1” 3/4” PVC Pipe 45” 21” 42 ¼” 4 1/2” 3” 3” 6” 4” 6” 2” 1/2” 1/2” 3” 2” 1’ 9” 1’ 9” 4” 4” 3 1/4”2 1/2” 3/4” 3” 3/4” 2” 3 1/2” 4 1/4” 3/4” x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x1 x1 x1 x1 x2 x8 3” 6” 1’ 3” 3” 3” Hexagonal Earth Block and Mold Scale: 1/8” = 1” Mold Plan View Mold Components Mold Isometric View Exploded Diagram Hexagonal Earth Block 4 1/2” 3” 3” 6” 4” 6” 2” 1/2” 1/2” 3” 2” 1’ 9” 1’ 9” 4” 4” 3 1/4”2 1/2” 3/4” 3” 3/4” 2” 3 1/2” 4 1/4” 3/4” x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x1 x1 x1 x1 x2 x8 3” 6” 1’ 3” 3” 3” Hexagonal Earth Block and Mold Scale: 1/8” = 1” Mold Plan View Mold Components Mold Isometric View Exploded Diagram Hexagonal Earth Block 4 1/2” 3” 3” 6” 4” 6” 2” 1/2” 1/2” 3” 2” 1’ 9” 1’ 9” 4” 4” 3 1/4”2 1/2” 3/4” 3” 3/4” 2” 3 1/2” 4 1/4” 3/4” x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x1 x1 x1 x1 x2 x8 3” 6” 1’ 3” 3” 3” Hexagonal Earth Block and Mold Scale: 1/8” = 1” Mold Plan View Mold Components Mold Isometric View Exploded Diagram Hexagonal Earth Block 15
Revitalizing Virginia Key
This project began with researching and mapping the interrelationships and patterns in landscape data, socioeconomic information, and topological representations of Miami through the lenses of vulnerability, culture, and resilience.
Using the research we found, we designed “Candela Park” located on Virginia Key, a historical area of Miami currently experiencing a sharp rise in sea level. Designing in a high flooding area presented significant challenges, but with conscious design decisions aimed at mitigating water-related risks, we worked to divert water into specified areas such as tidal pools and bioswales. Additionally, we integrated indigenous flora and fauna into the landscape design to absorb runoff water, enhance soil stability, and create a resilient ecosystem that could thrive.
Partner: Elise LaGraize
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roseate spoonbillpelicans
buttonwood z e bralongwing butterfly loggerhead seaturtle turtle grass
banyancoconut palm anidrac l s catbirds mockingbirds bluejay monarch butterfly sand fiddler crab reddish egret dune sunflower cocoplum
baycedar gumbolimbo live oak trees greeniguana banana spider wildco ee florida stranglerfig
red, white , and blackmangrove s
atlantic needlefish
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saltwater 15’rise freshwater roadruno roadruno
MIAMI VULNERABILITY
Partner: Elise LaGraize
MIAMI RESILIENCE
s a n d Dodge B s c a y n e K e y s a n d C k I n d a n I s a n d N o r m a n d y I l d F sher s a n d Lummus K e y V g Airport Executive Opa Locka Airport International K nda Carol City G a b l e s C o r a l M i a m i N o r t h B e a c h M i a m i N o r t h G a r d e n s M i a m i H a a n d a e B e a c h M i a m i H i a l e a h M i a m i 0 2.5 5 1.25 Miles Nearly 3,500 of the 8,000 bus stops in Miami Dade County are under threat of flooding.
City of Miami Bus Stops 1% Annual Chance Flood Hazard LEGEND Mi a m -D a American Crocodile Everglade Snail Kite Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow Bartram’s Scub Endangered bird that feeds almost exclusively on Apple Snails, which are an invasive species to the Everglades. The Snail Kite resides exlusively in the Everglades. Everglade Snail Kite An endangered species and the only bird that is restricted to the Everglades ecosystem. The sparrow’s diet is important for maintaining the food chain in the everglades.
M i a m i - D a d e American Crocodile Everglade Snail Kite Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow One butterflies deflection vent These endangered Bartram’s Scub Hairstreak Endangered bird that feeds almost exclusively on Apple Snails, which are an invasive species to the Everglades. The Snail Kite resides exlusively in the Everglades. Everglade Snail Kite An endangered species and the only bird that is restricted to the Everglades ecosystem. The sparrow’s diet is important for maintaining the food chain in the everglades.
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RESILIENCE
RESILIENCE
MIAMI CULTURE
Johnson’s Seagrass
0 10 20 5 Miles Airport Caro C y M a m N o r t h B e a c h M a m N o r h G a r d e n s M a m K e n d a G b C o r a H o m e s t e a d B e a c h M a m H i a l e a h M i a m i Threatened species of coral that provides an important habitat for many reef animals, especially fish. Hurricanes pose a strong threat, as the intense storm conditions damage the coral Elkhorn Coral Stabilizes the sea bottom, aiding in protection against tropical storms that approach Florida’s coastline. Provides habitat for many species of fish, crustaceans, and shellfish. Johnson’s Seagrass One of the few types of butterflies that contain a deflection pattern to prevent harm from predators. These butterflies are endangered from habitat loss. Hairstreak Artificial Reef Critical Habitats Wetland Basin
LEGEND Miami Dade County Line Hi storic The Shorecrest Oakland Grove Little R Ga dens Biscayne Plaza Pelican Harbor 79th Street Haynesworth Little Ri Cent al Northwestern Estates Belle Meade Belle Island Little Ri Industrial District Bayside Lemon City/Little Haiti Palm Bay Edison Liberty Squa e Palm Grove Legion Park Morningside King Heights O cha d Villa Flora Park Hadley Park Baypoint Buena Vista Heights Buena Vista West Buena Vista East Design District M gnolia P k Santa Clara Old San Juan Melrose Edgewater Midt Wynwood Industrial District Fashion District Allapattah Industrial District Rainb Village Northeast Overtown Town Park C vic Center Curtis P k Media Art Entertainment North Sewell Park San Ma Island Biscayne Island Highland Park South Sewell P k O ge B wl Citrus Grove Latin Quarter West Brickell Brickell Key Shenandoah North Roads Miami Avenue Shenandoah South Brickell Residential District Silver Bluff V zcaya Bay Heights East Grove North Grove Fair Isle Grove Center Culmer Spring Garden Little Managua Brickell Village Brickell Business District Omni/PAC Southeast Overtown Bicentennial Park Parkwest East Little H Bayfront MDCC G nment Center Lummus Park R verfront Watson Island Port of Miami V rginia Key 0 1.4 2.8 0.7 Miles M i a m i B e a c h M a m i Flamingo Park Flamingo Park is referred to as the Art Deco Historic District because of its many bright and sleek buildings in the famous Miami Art Deco style. Downtown Miami The Downtown Miami Historic District contains building styles that include Masonry Vernacular, Commercial style, Mediterranean Revival, Art Moderne, and Neoclassical Revival. Miami Modern (MiMo) After World War II, it became the premier location for the motel (hotel for motorists). Today, these motels define the character of the district, with their futuristic Miami Modern (MiMo) style.
National Register Historic Buildings Local Historic District Miami Neighborhoods LEGEND National Historic District 0 10 20 5 Miles International Ca o C ty Mi i No r h B e a c h Mi a m i No r t h G a r d e n s Mi a m i Ke n d a G a b e s C l B e a c h Mi Hi a l e a h Mi a m i Threatened species of coral that provides an important habitat for many reef animals, especially fish. Hurricanes pose a strong threat, as the intense storm conditions damage the coral Elkhorn Coral Stabilizes the sea bottom, aiding in protection against tropical storms that approach Florida’s coastline. Provides habitat for many species of fish, crustaceans, and shellfish.
types of contain a to prepredators. butterflies are habitat Artificial Reef Critical Habitats Wetland Basin
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Revitalizing Florida Boulevard
In this project, we reimagined a node on the Florida Boulevard corridor utilizing the State’s first Bus Rapid Transit plan to connect communities in North Baton Rouge to points south including Downtown and LSU. Exploring methodologies and urban design strategies for equitable transit oriented design, and focusing on housing provision and culturally driven amenities, my partner Victoria Staid and I reimagined the corridor as a destination. By proposing the implementation of a culinary program, we intended to protect the current population and increase access to the surrounding community.
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22 as a food market with several vendors including ones from Florida Street’s
23 Culinary School Culinary arts training and employment assistance for low-income and homeless individuals seeking opportunities Community Garden Shared, open space for community gardening for educational and productive purposes Public Art Vibrant murals and sculptures displaying community resilience and culture Market Shelters Flea and Farmers Markets, Electronic Swaps, or craft fairs
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you for your time SOPHIA FERRARA 504.799.9047 sdferrara@yahoo.com