“Flow Network” 0 1
3GA Studio Fall 2023
Location: Nanjing, China Program: Urban, Campus
Instructor: Eric Owen Moss
“Motion Machine” 0 2
2GA Studio Fall 2022
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“Design Development”
Design Dev Spring 2023
Location: Massachusetts, US Program: Museum
Instructor: Devyn Weiser
Los Angeles,
“Obsidian Shard” 0 5
2GB Studio Spring 2023 Pg. 04
Location: Mexico City, Mexico Program: Art Campus
Instructor: Darrin Johnstone
Selected work for SCIArc Spring Show 2023
Description: This project is located in the Nanjing Charter, China, and focuses on one of the four principal sites in Nanjing, characterized by its reservoirs and wetlands. Our design approach was segmented into three scales: large, medium, and small. What we are interested in is how the political system of China, is reflected in their zoning plan, they use a radial expansion strategy which shows that their priority lies in the central zone, a district with greater economic strength. The centralization of infrastructure makes it such that the further one is from the core, the less access they have to essential resources. Our goal is to create a blur of the social hierarchy and bring an equal distribution of access, where the citizens come before infrastructure. This led to the development of four distinct rivers within the wetlands.
We employed two key infrastructures for creating these rivers: dams and walls, which in turn facilitated the emergence of self-sustaining cities along the riversides and shaped the urban zoning. Expanding further, we incorporated additional infrastructure such as bridges, docks, and a convention center to interconnect these cities. Pg. 12
0 6 “GB Los Angeles”
Project Delivery Fall 2023
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Description: MASS MoCA stands out as a museum with a twist. Its factory typology building and vast exhibition space allow for unconventional showcases such as site-specific pieces, large-scale installations, and artist studios. The proposal is to revolutionize the way art is experienced by presenting it from different points of view: art production, exhibition, and archive.
Description: Art institutions, like museums and galleries, have historically reinforced privilege and exclusivity in the art world, maintaining the “white cube” model that isolates art from reality. Despite movements challenging institutional power and artists integrating political discourse, the spatial limitations of galleries still constrain efforts to break away from this model.
Description: The proposed art campus project in Mexico City draws inspiration from the Memorial proposal project by Eisnemann, Richard Meier, and Holl. Embracing the concept of flipping the urban fabric of the city into the sky, the design aims to integrate the campus seamlessly into the existing framework of Mexico City.
Location: Los Angeles, US Program: Residential Commercial
Instructors: Pavel Getov Kerenza Harris
“House Kit” 0 7
3GB Studio Spring 2024
Program: Micro-House
Instructors: Margaret Griffin
Selected work for SCIArc Spring Show 2024
“Entwined Tapestries” 0 8
3GB Studio Spring 2024
Location: Biella, Italy Program: Fashion Museum
Instructors: Margaret Griffin
Description: Over the course of the semester, we focused on advanced methods of project delivery and the creation of construction documents, integrating digital technologies and exploring new paradigms for connecting design with construction processes. The whole workflow was in Revit for this project, from the design to the CD phase.
Description: House Kit reimagines the childhood joy of building makeshift houses by providing a comprehensive kit and assembly logic for people to construct their own small dwellings. Drawing inspiration from this universal experience, the Kit offers a versatile set of components tailored to specific geographic sites, ensuring diverse architectural and interior outcomes.
Description: Fashion represents an intricate tapestry of artistry & fabrication, demanding time and precise effort, yet the narratives behind each garment often remain untold. The idea of this design is to tell the story of fashion in Biella, the city where Italian fashion was born, connecting the creator, their creations, and the audience in a dynamic narrative. on the platforms, and the designers work on the lower ground and make the fashion happen. The stages are divided by partitions made from different wool fibers using different techniques of wool making.
“Patrick Tighe” 0 9 Summer 2023 Internship
Southern California Institution of Architecture (SCI Arc)
Masters of Architecture 2021 - 2024, Los Angeles CA
Azad University of Tehran
Bachelor of Science, Architecture 2016 - 2020, Tehran Iran
SCI Arc - Teacher Assistant
2GA Design Studio
Fall 2023, Los Angeles CA
Assisting in coordinating the studio. Solving Technical and Design problems. In charge of studio’s yearbook.
SCI Arc - Media Assistant
Digital Marketing and Social Media
Spring 2023, Los Angeles CA
Set up sounds, lighting, and recording of the events at SCIArc. Photographed and recorded SCI Arc’s exhibitions and student work.
SCI Arc’s Merit Graduate Thesis Award Summer 2024
SCI Arc’s Merit-Based Scholarship 2022 - 2023 2023 - 2024
Spring 2023, Los Angeles CA
Selected to work in Robot House, prepared the room for the show, and designed the installations and event.
Chen
Fall 2023, Los Angeles CA
Prepared the models for the installations in the exhibition.
Aassttiinn Pop up Gallery
Fall 2019, Tehran Iran
Member of the editing team and marketing group.
Patrick TIGHE Architecture
Design Intern
May - September 2023, Los Angeles CA
- Created design alternatives and prepared material and system selections for a single-family interior project, improving visual content and design strategies for client meetings.
- Responsible for marketing strategies, social media, and generated visual content, resulting in successful online platform launches for the firm.
- Archived and photographed the firm’s interior projects, creating a digital archive of the interior projects and material libraries.
Junior Designer
April - August 2021, Tehran, Iran
- Member of the Architecture team in the technical department. Involved in designing a hotel project (Arya Sasol Accommodation Complex) and produced different design solutions based on client’s requests.
- Compiled documents and drawings. Assistant to the quality control expert.
ATEC Architectural Co.
Design Intern
June 2020 - March 2021, Tehran Iran
- Member of the design team of ‘The Kish International Airport’ project. Assisted in creating design diagrams and produced various iterations for the massing design.
- Drafted various design drawings and worked with the archiving team to standardize the detailed architectural drawings in the archive.
AST Architecture
Design Intern
May - September 2019, Tehran Iran
- Worked on a competition for a residential project. Conducted field measurements and observations for residential blocks and assisted in material research and project cost estimation.
- Design Principles, Model Making, Photographing, Robot 3D Printing, Verbal and Written Communication, 3D Modeling and Rendering, Graphic Design, Project Management
- Adobe Suites, Microsoft Office, Autodesk Revit, Autocad, Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Sketch Up, Z-Brush, Houdini, Cinema 4D, V-Ray, Unreal Engine, Octane
- English, Farsi
This project is located in the Nanjing Charter, China, and focuses on one of the four principal sites in Nanjing, characterized by its reservoirs and wetlands. Our design approach was segmented into three scales: large, medium, and small. What we are interested in is how the political system of China, is reflected in their zoning plan, they use a radial expansion strategy which shows that their priority lies in the central zone, a district with greater economic strength. The centralization of infrastructure makes it such that the further one is from the core, the less access they have to essential resources. Our goal is to create a blur of the social hierarchy and bring an equal distribution of access, where the citizens come before infrastructure. This led to the development of four distinct rivers within the wetlands.
We employed two key infrastructures for creating these rivers: dams and walls, which in turn facilitated the emergence of self-sustaining cities along the riversides and shaped the urban zoning. Expanding further, we incorporated additional infrastructure such as bridges, docks, and a convention center to interconnect these cities.
The medium scale concentrated on integrating road and train connections with urban centers and their functions with water and land, with a special focus on a hydroelectric dam (Type A). Two types of dams where designed. Dam type A which was between existing and artificial water and Dam Type B which was between existing waters. The former one was our main focus in the medium scale. Dam Type A, characterized as a lock and canal dam, is engineered to facilitate navigation across the water by creating a controlled waterway that allows vessels to ascend or descend through varying levels of the existing water bodies. This type of dam integrates a system of locks, enabling a seamless transition for watercraft between high and low elevations, thus promoting connectivity and accessibility within the waterbased urban infrastructure.
To design a hydroelectric dams we focused on different water heights that are created by wall cities. This dam, uses the potential energy of stored water. Water flows from a higher elevation through turbines, spinning them to generate electricity. The movement of the turbines is converted into electrical power by a generator.
On a small scale, we detailed a section through the lock and canal dam, assigning an art campus as the central program and its connection to public transportation and outdoor spaces.
Studio Fall 2022
MASS MoCA stands out as a museum with a twist. Its factory typology building and vast exhibition space allow for unconventional showcases such as site-specific pieces, large-scale installations, and artist studios. The proposal is to revolutionize the way art is experienced by presenting it from different points of view: art production, exhibition, and archive. The concept is nothing short of a performance stage where various art processes are displayed as a moving exhibit, using movable stages that are directly linked to the gallery. The six moving assets within the project will activate the museum space in all directions, offering visitors an intimate and interactive experience with the art. Seasonal changes to the architecture of the museum will give a direct message, connecting the urban context to the museum’s events and artwork.
This innovative approach seeks to redefine the boundaries of traditional museum experiences by transforming the museum itself into a living, breathing entity that not only houses art but actively participates in its creation and exhibition. By integrating technology and architectural ingenuity, the museum can adapt and morph, allowing for a dynamic interaction between the art, the space, and the viewer. Imagine walls that shift to reveal new artworks, floors that rise and fall to change perspectives, and ceilings that open to the sky, making nature a part of the exhibit. This fluidity ensures that no two visits are the same, encouraging repeat engagement and a deeper understanding of art’s evolving nature.
In the Design Development phase, the team’s focus shifted toward the meticulous task of translating the visionary concept into tangible technical drawings and comprehensive construction documents. Special attention was given to sustainability, ensuring that the museum’s kinetic features were energy-efficient and environmentally responsible. This comprehensive set of documents served not only as a blueprint for construction but also as a communication tool, bridging the gap between the project’s visionary concepts and the practicalities of its physical realization.
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CONCRETE COLUMN
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DROP CEILING STEEL STRUC-
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COMPOSITE METAL DECKING
RIGID INSULATION
WATER PROOF MEMBRANE
ROOF STEEL FRAME
1/16’’ COPPER PANEL
1/16’’ ALUMINUM PANEL
RAINSCREEN SYSTEM CLIP
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COMPOSITE METAL DECKING
WATER PROOF MEMBRANE
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EXTERIOR STEEL STUD
INTERIOR STEEL STUD
COMPOSITE METAL DECKING
HEATING SCREED
INTERIOR CONCRETE FINISHING
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EXTERIOR GYPSUM
EXTERIOR STEEL STUD
INTERIOR STEEL STUD
INTERIOR CONCRETE FLOORING
HEATING SCREED
COMPOSITION METAL DECKING
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W12x72 ROLLER SYSTEM
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EXTERIOR GYPSUM
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EXTERIOR STEEL STUD BATT INSULATION INTERIOR DRYWALL
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RAINSCREEN RAIL
ROOF METAL FRAME
1/16’’ COPPER PANEL
WATERPROOF MEMBRANE
RIGID INSULATION
CONCRETE CLAB
COMPOSITE METAL DECKING
HANG CEILING STELL STRUCTURE
HANG CEILING CABEL
INTERIOR FINISHING
ROOF METAL FRAME
ROOF RAINSCREEN RAIL
ROOF RAINSCREEN CLIP
1/16’’ COPPER PANEL
WATERPROOF MEMBRANE
RIGID INSULATION
COMPOSITE METAL DECKING
HANG CEILING STELL STRUCTURE
HANG CEILING CABEL
INTERIOR FINISHING
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RIGID INSULATION
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BATT INSULATION
INTERIOR WALL FINISHING
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INTERIOR STEEL STUD BATT INSULATION
EXTERIOR STEEL STUD
RIGID INSULATION
EXTERIOR GYPSUM
WATERPROOF MEMBRANE
RAINSCREEN RAIL
RAINSCREEN CLIP
1/16’’ COPPER PANEL
SOIL
6INCH OF 2INCH ROCK
PROTECTION BOARD
2INCH DRAINING MAT
COOPER PANEL
RAINSCREEN CLIP
RAINSCREEN RAIL
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CURTAIN WALL
THERMAL INSULATION
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METAL DECKING
INTERIOR FINISHING
INTERIOR FLOOR FINISHING
HEATING SCREED
W18*71 I-BEAM
DROP CEILING HANGER
DROP CEILING FRAMING
INTERIOR CEILING FINISHING
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12INCH CONCRETE PLATE COLUMN
WATER PROOF MEMREBAR
Thesis Project Summer 2024
Zeina Koreitem
Team Project with Chuen Wu
Art institutions, like museums and galleries, have historically reinforced privilege and exclusivity in the art world, maintaining the “white cube” model that isolates art from reality. Despite movements challenging institutional power and artists integrating political discourse, the spatial limitations of galleries still constrain efforts to break away from this model. Thus, architecture plays a crucial role in engaging participation. The project explores the idea of “Architects as curators,” which aims to embody the act of viewing art and reinstating galleries in the context of tangible reality. Sitting in Los Angeles, the project proposes a demountable strategy for the gallery, a traveling art display that adapts to different sites and typologies.
Three abandoned sites were chosen as examples to show the capacity of the demountable structure. The three sites include an LA metro tunnel, the Wilshire Professional Building, and the Sunken City. With their initial form, including liner, vertical, and cluster, uncommon ways to construct experience and art presentation are challenged. Audiences, creators, etc, as a collective body involved in a shared space, hold a sense of common memory from the routine and ritual of life. The informality of ‘life’ puts gallery space on a scale of closeness and a series of ongoing changes. The interruption of deconstruction and embodiment desensitizes the nature of the pureness of the “white cube.” The dissolution of institutional power in a social context is prominent in the ongoing discussion of an alternative form of gallery space.
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Design Studio Spring 2023
Project
The proposed art campus project in Mexico City draws inspiration from the Memorial proposal project by Eisnemann, Richard Meier, and Holl. Embracing the concept of flipping the urban fabric of the city into the sky, the design aims to integrate the campus seamlessly into the existing framework of Mexico City. Rejecting the notion that buildings must conform strictly to either cube or pyramid forms, this project cleverly combines both elements. The lower part of the structure takes the shape of a cube, harmonizing with the residential area to the north, while the top part forms a pure pyramid, facing Reforma. Public programs are strategically placed within the cubic section, ensuring accessibility to the public, while the residential and educational components are located in the pyramid section.
The project’s facade mirrors the architectural language of the surrounding city, fostering a dialogue with both the residential and Reforma districts. Ultimately, this project seeks to engage with and contribute to the vibrant fabric of Mexico City. Situated between residential areas and Reforma, it blends public, residential, and educational spaces, fostering a dialogue with its surroundings. Incorporating green spaces and galleries, the campus aims to be a sustainable hub for creativity and learning, enriching Mexico City’s cultural fabric.
Project Delivery Fall 2023
Team Project
Over the course of the semester, we focused on advanced methods of project delivery and the creation of construction documents, integrating digital technologies and exploring new paradigms for connecting design with construction processes. We delved into Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a tool to realign traditional relationships among project stakeholders. Utilizing an urban lot in Los Angeles, we analyzed and developed the architecture by crafting a detailed 3D digital model alongside a set of 2D construction documents, each tailored to meet the specific design challenges of the project. Through lectures and potential site visits to fabricators and construction sites, we gained insights into technical documentation methods for projects at the cutting edge of design and construction technology.
First Floor Plan / Enlarged Stair / Exploded Diagram
Cabana Kit reimagines the childhood joy of building makeshift houses by providing a comprehensive kit and assembly logic for people to construct their own small dwellings. Drawing inspiration from this universal experience, Cabana Kit offers a versatile set of components tailored to specific geographic sites, ensuring diverse architectural and interior outcomes. All of the house kit samples originate from a single kit of parts, yet vary in assembly logic according to the typology of the site, resulting in entirely unique conditions. Each kit contains affordable, pre-fabricated modular units with re cycled sustainable materials that are shipped to the site and assembled on location, fostering accessibility and flexibility in small home design. Three variations are explored here; the cube, the split-level home and the tower.
is tailored for sites where the existing ground condition is challenging in environments such as wetlands, densely populated urban areas, or low elevations. This tower-like bungalow is lifted off the ground and the micro-unit spans an additional two levels, effectively separating the living and sleeping areas, while connecting them to extended views of the landscape.
Fashion represents an intricate tapestry of artistry & fabrication, demanding time and precise effort, yet the narratives behind each garment often remain untold. The idea of this design is to tell the story of fashion in Biella, the city where Italian fashion was born, connecting the creator, their creations, and the audience in a dynamic narrative. It is shaped by creating two different stages merging into each other, the platform and the lower ground, the space will create the opportunity for a different kind of experience. The platform is the runway for visitors, they walk through the fashion on the platforms, and the designers work on the lower ground and make the fashion happen. The stages are divided by partitions made from different wool fibers using different techniques of wool making. Design Studio
During my internship, I worked on the interior design of a single-family project. I worked closely with the designer in charge and the client, was involved in interior design and material decisions, drawing furniture floor plans, and creating room-by-room material lists, color palettes, mood boards, and lighting designs. I was also in charge of preparing documents for client meetings and being involved in the discussions. Simultaneously I was working with the marketing team on launching the Tighe Interior section. My responsibilities were archiving all the projects, photographing and editing interior models, creating a material library, and creating social media content. I was also involved with the photography team and assisted in photographing built projects, editing photos, and making layouts for awards submissions.
Milford Project
Worked with the Interior Design team on a Single-Family House Project.
- Furniture Plan Drawings
- Drawing Interior Elevations
- Interior Finishes Material
- Prepared presentation materials for Client Meetings
Interior
Worked with the Marketing team for interior projects of the office.
- Archiving interior projects
- Photographing interior models
- Archiving materials
- Managing social media accounts and producing content for it
