Portfolio Volume 3 - Timothy Ahn

portfolio of

timothy sung-hyun ahn.

2019 - 2022

selected works

kansas state university

master of architecture

preface.

to design is to dream To design is to dream for a better future. With the global pandemic magnifying times of loneliness, uncertainty, and fear, it’s become ever more important to design architecture that reconnects us to people and nature as indifference to climate change is no longer acceptable.

To design is to dream new realities not yet realized. I think the beauty of architecture is its willingness to challenge our thinking and perception of what is possible. Like a drop of water in a limitless ocean, architecture’s vast diversity creates an opportunity for us to build and imagine a future that we wish to live in. As an optimistic dreamer, it is my belief that to give form to a spatial imagination or experience is to design architecture.

To design is to dream for visceral connections to space and time.

Architecture can sometimes resemble fast fashion in that it can sometimes lead to a lack of meaningful connection, resulting in the continuous cycle of demolishing and rebuilding. But, what if we designed buildings meant to stand the test of time? What if architecture was more than just a physical object, but a formation of space that we can have a full-bodied experience which leads to memories that transcend time? Light has a powerful beauty to shape our experience of space. From the gentle kiss of sunlight on a cold winter day to the cascading of shadows through a perforated screen, light and creating meaningful connections to how we experience space are fundamental concepts that drive my ambition for design.

table of contents.

academic work 1.

harmonic interface.

04

2.

nested intimacy.

14

3.

adaptable planes.

20

4.

branched continuity.

26

5.

autonomous futures.

34

6.

spatial spine.

42

7.

towards reconciliation.

54

tangents 1.

study abroad in orvieto

60

1. harmonic interface.

Fostering the research of cutting-edge technologies through the interconnected harmonic nature of humans and machine working together to innovate our future.

Located at the end of the Grand Canal in Venice, Los Angeles, this robotics development and applications research lab focuses on a post-humanism architecture than aims to bring humans and robots together to move through and experience space and time. Venice is vibrant neighborhood with a fusion of modern, contemporary, and traditional architecture which serves as the ideal location for a research lab that focuses on the development of innovation fabrication and material solutions to our

Type: Location: Studio: Year: Instructor:

p. 4 | Selected Works

built environment. Here, humans aren’t the only protagonists in the story of innovating our future. Researchers and robots work along side each other to innovate fabrication capabilities through 6-axis robot arms, SPOT robots, aquatic robots, 3-D printing, and aerial drones.

Moments of interaction and harmony are nurtured by the architecture, through a bridge that reconnects the two buildings over the canal. This bridge serves as the meeting ground for robotic interaction can be experienced.

Academic - Independent Venice, Los Angeles, CA ADS 5: AI-Applied Research Lab Summer 2022 - 8 weeks Professor Genevieve Baudion

Selected Works | p. 5

Experiential Preface Hey, look! A robot!

I wonder what’s in here?

Follow me humans!

Quick! Let’s follow it and see where it takes us

entry

lobby

Moving the entry door perpendicular to the streetface creates a layer of privacy for the sensitive research being conducted. In addition, a sense of mystery prompts a level of discovery required of visitors in order to build their own understanding of how robots can work in harmony with humans.

There was a desire to create a sense of intimacy between robots and humans that fosters a level of harmony and cooperation required in order to breakdown existing stigmas and hesitancy in working with robots. And so, robots introduce themselves to humans upon entry and guide them through the lab.

1

A.301

+10

6

7 +10

Office

Office

O.T.B.

+14

+4

Office

5 Skylight Above

Small Robot Assembly

1

A.304

1

A.303

1

4

A.302

Research Lounge

Skylight Above

Large Robot Assembly

3

+10

2

1:12 +14

1

1

Lobby + Reception

A.206

A.200 Skylight Above

1:12

+14

1

8

+12

+12

1

A.201

A

Level 01 1

p. 6 | Timothy Ahn

Level 01 Floor Plan 1/8" = 1'0"

B

5’

10’

C

20’

D

1

A.300

S Venice Blvd

E

F

G

H

Look at the harmony between the robots and humans!

Are you seeing this?!

Can we work together?

Of course, Robot!

bridge

robotics lab

The bridge between the robotics domain and the human domain acts as the moment of interface in which robots and humans are completely interconnected with each other. With the bridge fully exposed, the public has the opportunity to witness the interactions between humans and robots.

In the end, the architecture hopes to bridge boundaries between humans and robots, establishing a completed harmony. Only then will humans and robots be able to innovate architectural fabrication solutions that lead towards a more sustainable future.

1

A.301

6

7

Office

Office O.T.B.

Office

5

Office

Office O.T.B.

1

Office

A.304

Office

1

A.303

1

4

A.302 O.T.B.

O.T.B.

3

O.T.B.

Outdoor Lounge +28

+28

2

1

1

A.206

A.200

Open Office Work Space

8

1

1

A.201

A

Level 02 1

B

5’

10’

C

D

20’

1

E

F

G

H

A.300

Level 02 Floor Plan 1/8" = 1'0"

Harmonic Interface | p. 7

Form Process

B

C

D

E

1

F

G

H

1

A.201

INTERFACE

A

bridging the domains creates the interface

A.206

the

split site establishes two domains: humans and robots

1/2" Perforated Aluminium Screen Panel

GFRP Panel

Top

Low-E Glazing

An Robotic Development and Applications Lab

24' - 0"

Roof

23' - 0"

Index Project No. Date Location Design By Institution

Level 02

ADSV 30 July 2021 Venice-LA, California Timothy Ahn Kansas State University

Sheet No. Sheet Name

12' - 0"

Level 01

4' - 0"

A.000

Cover

A.001

Life Safety

A.100

Sub-Level Plan

A.101

Level 01 Plan

A.102

Level 02 Plan

A.103

Roof Plan

A.104

Site Plan

A.200

12" Precast Concrete Wall

Sub-Level -12' - 0"

North Elevation 1 North Elevation

Section 01

A.201

Section 02

A.202

Section Perspective

A.203

Wall Detail

A.204

Wall Detail

A.205

Wall Detail

A.206

Bridge Section

A.207

Bridge Detail

A.208

Bridge Detail

A.300

North Elevation

A.301

South Elevation

A.302

East Elevation

A.303

West Elevation 01

A.304

West Elevation 02

A.400

Structure Diagram

A.401

Mechanical System

A.500

Perspectives

Project North

Scale

INTERFACE

3/16" = 1'0"

3/16" = 1'0"

North Elevation

G

F

1/2" Perforated Aluminium Screen Panel

E

D

C

B

A.300

A

Sheet No.

the

H

1

1

A.201

A.206

Top

Low-E Glazing GFRP Panel

24' - 0"

An Robotic Development and Applications Lab

Roof

23' - 0"

Index Project No. Date Location Design By Institution

Level 02 12' - 0"

Level 01

4' - 0"

Sheet No. Sheet Name A.000

Cover

A.001

Life Safety

A.100

Sub-Level Plan

A.101

Level 01 Plan

A.102

Level 02 Plan

A.103

Roof Plan

A.104

Site Plan

A.200

Ground Level

0' - 0"

Sub-Level -12' - 0"

1 South Elevation South Elevation

ADSV 30 July 2021 Venice-LA, California Timothy Ahn Kansas State University

Section 01

A.201

Section 02

A.202

Section Perspective

A.203

Wall Detail

A.204

Wall Detail

A.205

Wall Detail

A.206

Bridge Section

A.207

Bridge Detail

A.208

Bridge Detail

A.300

North Elevation

A.301

South Elevation

A.302

East Elevation

A.303

West Elevation 01

A.304

West Elevation 02

A.400

Structure Diagram

A.401

Mechanical System

A.500

Perspectives

Project North

3/16" = 1'0"

Scale

3/16" = 1'0"

South Elevation

p. 8 | Timothy Ahn

A.301

Sheet No.

insetting the building to create layer of privacy and protection

the final form engages the public in architectural innovation through robotic fabrication

Facade + Structure Assembly

Formal Language GFRP Panels

Perforated Panels

Composite Deltabeams System Deltabeams; Hollowcore Slab

Drone Access Hatch

Sun Louvers Skylight

Harmonic Interface | p. 9

5

4

3

2

8

7

5

4

3

2

8

the

7

INTERFACE INTERFACE

Bridge Section

1

A.200

1/2" Perforated Aluminium Screen Panel

1/2" Perforated Aluminium Screen Panel

Low-E Glazing

Top

24' - 0"

An Robotic Development and Applications Lab

1

A.200

1/2" Perforated Aluminium Screen Panel

Low-E Glazing

1/2" Perforated Aluminium Screen Panel

2

Top

24' - 0"

Roof Level 02 23' - 0" 12' - 0"

12" Precast Concrete Wall 2 1

Level 01

4' - 0"

Level 02 12' - 0"

12" Precast Concrete Wall

1

Level 01

4' - 0"

Sub-Level -12' - 0"

Sub-Level

1

-12' - 0"

A.207

1

A.208

1

Top

24' - 0"

1

Bridge Section 3/16" = 1'0"

Bridge Section 3/16" = 1'0"

Index

ADSV Project No. Date 30 July 2021 Location Venice-LA, California An Robotic and Ahn Design

By Development Timothy Applications Lab Kansas State University Institution

Sheet No. Sheet Name Index Project A.000 No. Date A.001 Location A.100 By Design A.101 Institution A.102

ADSV Cover 30 July 2021 Life Safety Venice-LA, California Sub-Level Plan Timothy Ahn Level 01 Plan Kansas State University Level 02 Plan

A.103

Roof Plan Sheet No. Sheet Name

A.104 A.000 A.200 A.001 A.201 A.100 A.202 A.101 A.203 A.102 A.204 A.103 A.205 A.104 A.206 A.200 A.207 A.201 A.208 A.202 A.300 A.203 A.301 A.204 A.302 A.205 A.303 A.206 A.304 A.207 A.400 A.208 A.401 A.300 A.500 A.301

Site Plan Cover Section 01 Life Safety Section 02 Sub-Level Plan Section Perspective Level 01 Plan Wall Detail Level 02 Plan Wall Detail Roof Plan Wall Detail Site Plan Bridge Section Section 01 Bridge Detail Section 02 Bridge Detail Section Perspective North Elevation Wall Detail South Elevation Wall Detail East Elevation Wall Detail West Elevation 01 Bridge Section West Elevation 02 Bridge Detail Structure Diagram Bridge Detail Mechanical System North Elevation Perspectives South Elevation

A.302 East Elevation Project A.303 NorthWest Elevation 01

A.207

1

the

Roof

23' - 0"

1 Research Lounge 2 Outdoor Lounge

1

A.208

A.304

West Elevation 02

A.400

Structure Diagram

A.401

Mechanical System

A.500

Perspectives

Project North Scale

12" Aluminium Louver Sun Shade w/ PVDF Coating 1 Research Lounge 2 Outdoor Lounge Steel Angle Connection Plate

3/16" = 1'0"

Bridge Section

1/2" GFRP Panel (Matte White Sand Blast Finish)

A.206

2x4 Light Gauge Steel Frame

Scale

3/16" = 1'0"

Sheet No.

Bridge Section 1/2" Perforated Aluminium Screen Panel w/ PVDF resin-based coating 1/2" Clear Laminated Glass Pane

Double Glazed Curtain Wall w/Low E Coating

A.206

Sheet No.

2" Extruded Aluminium Mullion w/PVDF Coating 1/2" Steel Tension Rod Reinforcement 12x12 Composite HSS Concrete Column w/Integrate Fireproofing Concrete Infill

2" Insulative Concrete Topping

1" HSS Square Profile

12" Hollow Core Concrete Slab

An Robo Applicat

12" Composite Delta Beam w/ Integrated Fireproofing

Level 02 14' - 0"

18" Steel I Beam w/Intumescent Coating

Index 6" Composite Metal Decking (Long Span)

1/2" Steel Tension Rod

2

Project N Date Location Design B Institutio

Sheet N

A.204

A.000

HVAC Supply Duct

A.001 A.100 A.101 A.102 A.103 A.104 A.200 2" Insulative Concrete Topping

2

7" Composite Concrete + Metal Decking

Level 01

A.201

HSS Composite Column Detail

A.202

3/4" = 1'0"

A.203

4' - 0"

A.204 A.205 A.206

Steel Angle Connection Plate

A.207 A.208

24" Tapered Steel Beam w/Intumescent Coating 1/2" Steel Tension Rod 18" Steel I Beam w/Intumescent Coating

2" Insulative Concrete Topping Steel Bar Grating Drainage Silicone Sealant Backer rod

A.300 A.301 A.302 A.303 A.304 A.400

12" Hollow Core Concrete Slab

A.401

12" Composite Delta Beam w/ Integrated Fireproofing

A.500

1/2" Steel Connection Plates Welded to GFRP Substructure 1/2" GFRP Panel (Matte White Sand Blast Finish)

Project N

2x4 Light Gauge Steel Frame 16x24 HVAC Supply Duct

Sub-Level -12' - 0"

2" Continuous Aerogel Insulation R-40 Steel Connection Plate 2" Extruded Aluminium Mullion w/PVDF Coating Double Glazed Curtain Wall w/Low E Coating

1

Bridge FRP Detail 1/2" = 1'0"

Bridge Section Details

p. 10 | Timothy Ahn

3

GFRP Connection Detail

1" = 1'0"

1/2" GFRP Panel (Matte White Sand Blast Finish)

Scale

Brid

A

Sheet N

B

C

D

E

1

F

G

H

the

A

INTERFACE

Building Section 01

1

A.201

A.206

Top

An Robotic Development and Applications Lab

24' - 0"

Roof

23' - 0"

Index Project No. Date Location Design By Institution

4

Level 02

Sheet No. Sheet Name

12' - 0"

1

A.203

5

1

ADSV 30 July 2021 Venice-LA, California Timothy Ahn Kansas State University

Level 01

4' - 0"

A.000

Cover

A.001

Life Safety

A.100

Sub-Level Plan

A.101

Level 01 Plan

A.102

Level 02 Plan

A.103

Roof Plan

A.104

Site Plan

A.200

2

3

6

7

Sub-Level -12' - 0"

2

A.203

Wall Detail

A.204

Wall Detail

A.205

Wall Detail

A.206

Bridge Section

A.207

Bridge Detail

A.208

Bridge Detail

A.300

North Elevation

A.301

South Elevation

A.302

East Elevation

A.303

West Elevation 01

A.304

West Elevation 02

A.400

Structure Diagram

A.401

Mechanical System

A.500

Perspectives

Project North

Transverse Section

1 Large Robotic Assembly 2 3D + Laser

3/16" = 1'0"

H

Section Perspective

A.203

3 Aquatic Robot Lab 4 Open Office Area 5 Reception

6 Ventilation Booth 7 Metal + Wood Shop

1/2" GFRP Panel 1/2" (Matte White Sand BlastWhite Finish) GFRP Panel (Matte Sand Blast Finish)

H

2" Aerogel Insulation R-40 Insulation R-40 2" Aerogel

White Thermoplastic (TPO) Roof Membrane White Thermoplastic (TPO) Roof Membrane

1/2" Spaceloft Aerogel Insulation R-20 Insulation R-20 1/2" Spaceloft Aerogel

Waterproof Barrier Waterproof Barrier

1" Steel Parapet Frame 1" Steel Parapet Frame

2" Aerogel Insulation R-40 Insulation R-40 2" Aerogel

1/2" GFRP Panel 1/2" (Matte White Sand BlastWhite Finish) GFRP Panel (Matte Sand Blast Finish)

Void-fill Spray Foam Insulation Void-fill Spray Foam Insulation 12" Composite Delta Beam 12" Composite Delta Beam w/ Integrated Fireproofing w/ Integrated Fireproofing

1/2" Steel Tension Rod 1/2" Steel Tension Rod 12" Composite Delta Beam w/ Integrated Fireproofing 12" Composite Delta Beam w/ Integrated Fireproofing

Aluminium Flashing Aluminium Flashing

Scale

12" Hollow Core Concrete 12" HollowSlab Core Concrete Slab 1/2" Steel Tension Rod 1/2" Steel Tension Rod

12" Pre-Stressed12" Hollow Core Concrete Pre-Stressed HollowSlab Core Concrete Slab

Vapor Barrier

Vapor Barrier

Delta Beam Integrated Formwork Delta Beam Integrated Formwork + Site-Cast Infill Concrete + Site-Cast Infill Concrete

1" Glass Fiber Reinforce (GFRG) Gypsum Ceiling Panel w/ Ceiling White Acrylic Finish 1" GlassGypsum Fiber Reinforce (GFRG) Panel w/ White Acrylic Finish 1/2" Perforated Aluminium Screen Panel w/ Screen PVDF resin-based coating 1/2" Perforated Aluminium Panel w/ PVDF resin-based coating

Hanger Wire

A.200

Sheet No.

Steel Angle Connection PlateConnection Plate Steel Angle

8x24 Return Air Duct 8x24 Return Air Duct

HVAC Return Duct HVAC Return Duct

3/16" = 1'0"

Section 01

1/2" Perforated Aluminium Screen Panel 1/2" Perforated Aluminium Screen Panel w/ PVDF resin-based coating w/ PVDF resin-based coating Continuous 2" Aerogel Insulation R-40 Insulation R-40 Continuous 2" Aerogel

Hanger Wire

Imbedded Hanger Loop Imbedded Hanger Loop 1/2" Steel Connection Plates 1/2" Steel Connection Plates

1" GFRG Ceiling Panel 1" GFRG Ceiling Panel HVAC Supply Duct HVAC Supply Duct

Extruded Aluminium Mullion Frame Mullion Frame Extruded Aluminium

2

2" Insulative Concrete Topping 2" Insulative Concrete Topping

Roof Parapet RoofDetail Parapet Detail

1" = 1'0"2

1" = 1'0"

Vertial Steel Fin Vertial Steel Fin Support Structure w/ Zinc Coating w/ Zinc Coating Support Structure

Delta Beam Integrated Formwork Delta Beam Integrated Formwork + Site-Cast Infill Concrete + Site-Cast Infill Concrete

1/2" Perforated Aluminium Screen Panel 1/2" Perforated Aluminium Screen Panel w/ PVDF resin-based coating w/ PVDF resin-based coating

12" Precast Concrete Wall Concrete Wall 12" Precast

2" Insulative Concrete Topping 2" Insulative Concrete Topping

3

A.203

3

2" Rigid Insulation 2" Rigid Insulation

A.203

An Robotic Development and An Robotic Developme Applications Lab Applications Lab

Index

Index

Project No. Date Location Design By Institution

ADSV Project No. 30 July 2021 Date Venice-LA, California Location Venice-L Design ByTimothy Ahn T Kansas State University Kansas Sta Institution

3/4" Low E Coated Glazing 3/4" Low E Coated Glazing

12" Composite Delta Beam 12" Composite Delta Beam w/ Integrated Fireproofing w/ Integrated Fireproofing

Steel Bar GratingSteel Drainage Bar Grating Drainage

12" Pre-stressed 12" Hollow Core Concrete Pre-stressed HollowSlab Core Concrete Slab 1/2" Steel Tension Rod 1/2" Steel Tension Rod

Steel Angle Connection PlateConnection Plate Steel Angle

1/2" Glass Fiber Reinforce (GFRG) Gypsum (GFRG) 1/2" GlassGypsum Fiber Reinforce

1/2" Steel Connection Plates 1/2" Steel Connection Plates Delta Beam Integrated Formwork Delta Beam Integrated Formwork + Site-Cast Infill Concrete + Site-Cast Infill Concrete

1/4" Steel Cap 1/4" Steel Cap

1/4" Tubular Aluminium Framing 1/4" Tubular Aluminium Framing Continuous 2" Aerogel Insulation R-40 Insulation R-40 Continuous 2" Aerogel

1" GFRG Ceiling Panel 1" GFRG Ceiling Panel

Sheet No. Sheet SheetName No. Sheet Nam A.000 A.001 A.100 A.101 A.102 A.103 A.104 A.200

1/2" GFRP Panel 1/2" (Matte White Sand BlastWhite Finish) GFRP Panel (Matte Sand Blast Finish)

A.201

1/2" GFRG board1/2" GFRG board 12" Precast Concrete Wall Concrete Wall 12" Precast

Hanger Wire

2" Rigid Insulation 2" Rigid Insulation

3

the

Vertial Steel Fin Vertial Steel Fin Support Structure w/ Zinc Coating w/ Zinc Coating Support Structure

A.202 Hanger Wire

Imbedded Hanger Loop Imbedded Hanger Loop

A.203 A.204 A.205

CantileverCantilever Floor Detail Floor Detail 1" = 1'0"3

A.206

1" = 1'0"

A.207 A.208 12" Precast Concrete Wall Concrete Wall 12" Precast

4

A.203

2" Rigid Insulation 2" Rigid Insulation

4

A.203

1/2" Steel threaded / Dowel 1/2"rod Steel threaded rod / Dowel Steel Base Plate Steel (cast Base in wallPlate panel) (cast in wall panel)

Mortar bed

Gravel Infill

A.301 A.302 A.303 A.400

Cover A.000 Cover Life Safety Life Safety A.001 Sub-Level A.100 PlanSub-Level P

Level 01 Plan Level 01 Pla A.101 Level 02 Plan Level 02 Pla A.102 Roof Plan A.103 Roof Plan Site Plan A.104 Section A.200 01

Site Plan

Wall Detail A.203 Wall Detail A.204

Wall Detail

Section 01 Section A.201 02 Section 02 Section A.202 Perspective Section Pers

Wall Detail Wall Detail Wall Detail A.205 Bridge A.206SectionBridge Secti

Bridge A.207Detail Bridge Deta Bridge A.208Detail Bridge Deta North A.300Elevation North Eleva

South A.301Elevation South Eleva East ElevationEast Elevati A.302

West ElevationWest 01 Elevat A.303 West ElevationWest 02 Elevat A.304

A.401

Structure A.400 Diagram Structure D Mechanical System A.401 Mechanical

A.500

Perspectives A.500 Perspectives

Hydraulic Cement ToppingCement (sloped Topping for drainage) Hydraulic (sloped for drainage)

2" Insulative Concrete Topping 2" Insulative Concrete Topping Gravel Infill

A.300

A.304

1/2" GFRG board1/2" GFRG board Site-Cast Concrete Foundation Wall Foundation Wall Site-Cast Concrete Mortar bed

the

2

A.203

Section 02

A.202

INTERFACE INTERFACE

1

Section 01

A.201

Cast in place anchor Cast in place anchor

12" Hollow Core Concrete 12" HollowSlab Core Concrete Slab

Anchor bolt

1/2" Steel Tension Rod 1/2" Steel Tension Rod

Anchor bolt

Neoprene bearing strip Neoprene bearing strip

Project North Project North

Site-Cast Concrete Foundation Wall Foundation Wall Site-Cast Concrete Concrete Raft Foundation Concrete Footing Raft Foundation Footing

l

1" GFRG board ceiling 1" GFRG board ceiling

6" Perforated Drainage Pipe Drainage Pipe 6" Perforated

Scale Hanger Wire

1

CantileverCantilever Wall Section WallDetail Section Detail

1 1/2" = 1'0"

1/2" = 1'0"

Building Section Details

Scale

1/2" = 1'0"

Hanger Wire

SectionSection Detail Det

Imbedded Hanger Loop Imbedded Hanger Loop

4

CantileverCantilever Ground Detail Ground Detail 1" = 1'0"4 1" = 1'0"

A.203 A.20

Sheet No. Sheet No.

Harmonic Interface | p. 11

Section Perspective

12” Aluminium Louver Sun Shade w/ PVDF Coating

16x24 Supply Air Duct

p. 12 | Timothy Ahn

2” Aerogel Insulation (R-40) 1” Steel Parapet Frame 12” Composite Deltabeam 1/2” Steel Tension Rod

Integrated LED Panel 12” Pre-stressed Hollowcore Floor Slab 1/2” GFRP Panel 20x24 Return Air Duct 6” Drainage Pipe

2x4 Light Gauge Metal Frame

Double Glazed Curtain Wall w/ Low E Coating

Composite Concrete + Metal Decking w/ 2” Insulative Concrete Topping

24” Tapered Steel Beam w/ Intumescent Paint Coating

Harmonic Interface | p. 13

2. nested intimacy.

A study of experiencing wall drawings instructed by Solomon LeWitt through the motion of light and space that dances between the temporal reality of intimacy.

The Sol LeWitt Gallery explores the contradicting dynamic of experiencing intimacy in public spaces. Public space forms cultural norms of behavior and experience that can sometimes hinder our ability to express and feel a true connection with our surroundings. This gallery seeks to reimagine the ways in which form and light can reinforce our ability to be intimately present with art. With the ability to detach oneself from the temporal reality of intimacy in public space, we can begin to have a

Type: Location: Studio: Year: Instructor:

p. 14 | Selected Works

full-bodied experience of art and architecture as one fluid motion working in harmony.

The interconnected relationship between the concave and convex nature of curves serves to nest viewers in coves of Sol LeWitt’s artwork and introduce a motion through space which guides viewers through the gallery. This nested intimacy and fluidity of circulation provides an opportunity for viewers to interact and experience the work of Sol LeWitt.

Academic - Independent Work N/A ADS 4.1: Exhibit Space & Form Spring 2021 - 2 Weeks Professor Grant Alford

Selected Works | p. 15

Progression of Enclosure

private intimacy

Floor Plan

p. 16 | Timothy Ahn

public intimacy

1’

10’ 5’

a motion through space

Degrees of Intimacy

Exploded Axon

openings in roof allow for guiding daylight

integrating structure

Model Photos nesting visitors into coves

location of artwork

final form

Section Perspective

1’

10’ 5’

Nested Intimacy | p. 17

View Looking into a Nested Cove

p. 18 | Timothy Ahn

Nested Intimacy | p. 19

3. adaptable planes.

Revisiting the Corbusian free plan to enhance and reinvigorate the siting of a local farmers market within an urban context.

The Manhattan Farmer’s market is sited in a parking lot located in downtown.

The temporality of space give to a vital social and economic aspect of local living questions the need for parking lot infrastructure and how it can be adapted into a space not only for the weekly farmers market, but also as a flexible public amenity space that can host various events. This sets precedence for the basis of design being A space that is flexible and adaptable to the needs of people.

Type: Location: Studio: Year: Instructor:

p. 20 | Selected Works

Space is not set to stone. It can and will be ever changing as a the space serves purposes beyond a farmer’s market. Non-load bearing partitions are used to shape temporal spaces, form circulation paths, and define permanent infrastructure such a teaching kitchen.

The design also embodies passive design strategies to respond the climate conditions of Manhattan and allow for a sustainable public amenity that reflects the values of a farmers market.

Academic - Independent Work Manhattan, Kansas ADS 3.1: Farmer’s Market Fall 2020 - 4 Weeks Professor Michael McGlynn

Kalwall Roof Paneling

Roof Panel Substructure

Steel Grid Structure

Market Spaces

Adaptable Wall Partitions

Cruciform Steel Columns

Market Stall Framing

Selected Works | p. 21

Solid to Void Planar Enclosures

solid mass

East Elevation

Section 01

p. 22 | Timothy Ahn

circulation subtracted

planar enclosure

Floor Plan

10’

50’ 20’

Adaptable Planes | p. 23

View Within Kalwall Enclosure

p. 24 | Timothy Ahn

Adaptable Planes | p. 25

4. branched continuity.

A journey of continuity. One that is told through the branching of spatial experience that embodies a constant connection to a common future in art.

The Noho Museum of Art explores the idea of creating an open dialogue between art and human individuality by interconnecting galleries with public spaces. These interconnected galleries branch from the main exhibit and populate the building with art. From this branching, visitors can begin to create meaningful interactions with art and express their individuality to others.

The museum encourages visitors to discover their own journey in art by offering many different paths to take.

Type: Location: Studio: Year: Instructor:

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However, no matter the path taken, every visitor has a common destination in the main exhibit on the top level.

From beginning to end, one is always connected to art. This continuity is further reflected on the facade of the museum which communicates the interconnected harmony of art galleries originating from a solidified mass, evoking a sense of mystery that hopefully leads to discovery and serenity amidst the hustle and bustle of New York City.

Academic - Independent Work New York, New York ADS 4.3: NoHo Museum of Art Spring 2021 - 8 weeks Professor Grant Alford

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Concept Diagram

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Level 01

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Level 02

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Plan Language Diagram connection to art disconnected from art

disconnected

Ground Level

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connected

5’

10’

interconnected

20’

Branching Art Between Floors

basement

Level 03

ground level

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10’

level 01

level 02

level 03: main exhibit

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Facade Language Diagram

solid

solid

solid

filigree

filigree

filigree

void

void

void

disconnected

connected

interconnected

Section 01

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Section Timeline Diagram

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20’

Interconnected Galleries

Building Envelope Revealing the Branching

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5. autonomous futures.

This farm incubator explores autonomy in agriculture through the engulfing and diverging of planes that establishes form and spatial experience.

Located in Manhattan, Kansas, agriculture is the backbone of the state’s economic well-being. With new technologies in development and a hope to maintain sustainable growth in the industry, a farm incubator lab serves to acts as a space where researchers can develop, test and implement these innovations directly into the field. In addition, the incubator represents a place where students and the general public can come to witness the future of agriculture as it unfolds before them.

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The conceptual driver for the design was the idea of a foreign mass discovered within the landscape. This mass is then carved away to reveal a central gem sheltering a harvesting garden. The architecture facilities the opportunity to not only invest into the land used to conduct research, but also to give back to its local community through the harvested crops from the gem garden. An observation platform on the top level allows occupants to view into the beauty of the Flint Hills.

Academic - Independent Work Manhattan, Kansas ADS 2: Farm Incubator Spring 2020 - 8 weeks Asst. Professor Jonathan Dessi-Olive

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Process to Form

gem located at the center of the stone

Level 02

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wedges surrounding the gem engulf inwards while the gem expands and engulfs outwards

structures and bracing is added to provide stability

Level 01

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10’

Enclosure shapes the overall form of the research center, following the concept of engulfing and expanding spaces

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View within Central Garden

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Section 01

Section 02 The design embodies the idea of using lines and planes to enclose space. Instead of thinking about the architecture as a mere extrusion of its plan, the connection of lines generates formal gestures that mimic the ridges and crevices of a stone. These lines also begin

to reveal the panelization of the surfaces, creating a better understanding of its structure. It’s wavering nature of diverging from the central garden and emerging into spaces establishes a connection to the Flint Hills ands its rolling prairies just north of the site.

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View Looking Towards Assembly Lab

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6. spatial spine.

Refining the identity of a fragmented streetscape through contemporary ideation of a circulation spine that maintains an integral connection to the city park.

Situated within a fragmented urban fabric, the design takes the form of a mass to stitch back the fabric. However, a connection between Missouri and Ohio Street was critical to maintain as it would provide opportunities for circulation to the city park. To establish this connection, the mass was split creating a circulation spine that allows movement from Missouri to Ohio St. as well as divides the mass into two program bars; the left bar consisting of the teen and children spaces, while the

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right bar contains the multi-use space and the administration.

The Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Alma will be home to students in Alma and the surrounding communities to be a place where they are welcomed, taken care of, and looked after school ends. Here students have the opportunity to play, engage in music, get help on their studies, and more. The most important mission of the club is to nurture a generation of future citizens of the world.

Academic - Independent Work Alma, Kansas ADS 3.2: Boy’s & Girl’s Club Fall 2020 - 10 weeks Professor Michael McGlynn

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Site Conditions

Form to Spatial Access our proposed site was an infill site between the city’s post office and a local restaurant. while the goal was stitch the urban fabric back together, it was important to maintain a connection from missouri st. to ohio st. so that a connection to the city park.

Level 02

Section A

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5’

20’ 10’

children only teens only administration only

Framing Views

Intimacy with Light in addition to establishing a connection to the city park, the circulation spine acts as an opportunity to frame views out into the existing landscape, most notably the flint hills of kansas.

Level 01

5’

it was important to provide daylighting through skylights. the skylights allow for a connection to light and sky, framing moments in time as one moves through space.

20’ 10’

Section B

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Process to Form

existing conditions

View within Circulation Spine

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infilling site with mass

splitting mass to reveal circulation spine

establishing connection to city park

Exploded Axon

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Section Progression

early concept sketch

Section Perspective

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concrete foundation infilled

shaping ground plane to respond to site conditions

creating a movement through the building

Spatial Spine | p. 49

Facade Progression

early concept sketch

View from Ohio St

East Elevation

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stitching back the fragmented urban fabric

splitting the mass to reveal the movement

using the movement to extend views into context

View from Missouri St

West Elevation

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Wall Section Detail Stainless steel metal cap flashing Roofing layers: membrane + vapor barrier Rigid Insulation 3/4” plywood roof decking Reinforced concrete lintel 4 x 16 Douglas Fir glulam beam 3/4” Birch plywood sheathing 10 x 24 Douglas Fir glulam girder Extruded Aluminum framing

High performance double glazing (1/4” with 1” air cavity) Translucent shading fin (user adjustable)

6” reinforced concrete slab Cast in place anchor 2” CLT subfloor panel

Steel shear connector Reinforced concrete lintel Steel beam hanger 10 x 24 Douglas Fir glulam girder (exposed)

Rigid insulation + connector studs 12” Precast concrete wall: wire mesh + #6 rebar reinforcing 6” Concrete slab on grade + keyed control joint 2” layer of sand 6” compacted granular fill (gravel or crushed stone) Moisture barrier on concrete footing Concrete footing + #11 rebar 4” drain pipe w/ filter cloth 3/4” stone surround

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Typical Structural Assembly

Teaching Kitchen Roof Structure: mirrored from floor structure

6” reinforced concrete slab part of composite system

2” CLT subfloor panel part of composite system

10 x 24 glulam girder structural grade Douglas Fir

4 x 16 glulam beam structural grade Douglas Fir 10 x 10 glulam column structural grade Douglas Fir Rigid insulation

Precast concrete wall (12”)

Removable 6” partition wall

Double glazed openings to the east

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7.

work in progress

towards reconciliation.

Bridging boundaries between traditional forms and contemporary interventions to invigorate a new sense of place within a culturally and historically rich landscape.

Since the colonization of Western Australia, Indigenous tribes have struggled to obtain rights for their land.

Although the establishment of Native Title rights has recognized the rights and interests Aboriginals have to their land and waters under their traditional laws, progress in obtaining this title is long and slow. Much of Western Australian land is still controlled by the government, and so creating a safe space in which land claims and disputes could be settled can help Aboriginals

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reclaim their land. The Land Magistrate’s Court act as the meeting ground in which these injustices can start to be addressed. The Located between two aboriginal communities of the Kimberley, Looma and New Looma, the land court creates opportunities for connection to country through extend platforms. Decidedly traditional architectural forms shelter pods of program which then introduces the contemporary intervention of ETFE to create a connection to light and sky.

Individual Master’s Thesis (Work In Progress) Kimberley, Australia ADS 7: Land Magistrate’s Court Fall 2022 - Spring 2023 Professor Genevieve Baudion

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Parti

judicial community

bar with connected pods are split into two

Floor Plan

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5’

15’

20’

once split, the bar’s shift to reorganize the pods with the judicial bar ending in the courtroom pod

platforms extend from the bar for immersing oneself into the historic and culturally rich country landscape

the final parti

Existing Overhead Typologies

traditional gable

traditional slanted

Creating a Harmony Between the Typologies

traditional flat

lifted from country the pods are lifted from the ground to address flooding during the monsoon season

typologies harmonized the three typologies create a transition from enclosed to outdoor space, channeling winds to ventilate the pods

contemporary intervention etfe cushions establish a sense of continuty from the pods to the country, allowing a connection to light and sky

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Courtroom Section

Archive Section

stainless steel metal cap flashing 1/2” corten steel panel aluminium rail framing aluminium screen frame 1/4” aluminium louver

2x4 light gauge steel 4” steel tube steel section

2” corrugated metal roof

extruded aluminium frame

3” steel purlin 2-layer inflated etfe cushion steel angle 2” continuous rigid insulation

rainscreen substructure waterproofing membrane + vapor barrier

w10x30 steel beam

bolted steel joist connection

aluminium mullion for sliding glass door

w10x30 steel beam

Section Perspective

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Typical Structural Assembly

skylight

corrugated metal roof

sunlight reflector

steel framed structure w10x30 steel beams 6” steel rectangular tube rafters 3” steel rectangular tube battens etfe substructure etfe pressurized cushion sliding glass door

sliding louvered screen pod support structure 10” steel column w10x30 steel beams composite metal deck w/ 1” concrete topping lifted structure w8x24 + w6x12 composite steel concrete pillar

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1. study abroad.

This section is dedicated to my time in Orvieto, Italy where I had to opportunity to Italian history and culture through the lens of architecture and spatial experience.

Studying aboard in Orvieto, Italy is a memory that I will cherish for the rest of my life. Having the opportunity to learn more about Italian history and culture in addition to studying architectural theory redefined how I thought about space and its influences on social nuances that transcend the aspect of time. Studying under Professor Gary Coates, I produced numerous writings that describe the spatial experiences of Orvieto, Italy from an understanding of our bodily senses and

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how they shape our memory of space.

Apart from pure architectural learning, understanding Italian culture through various workshops that focus on artisan trades provided hands-on experience of wine, honey, and olive-oil production, leather crafts, ceramic painting, and pasta production.

While abroad in Italy, I also had the opportunity to visit London and Copenhagen, exploring the contemporary architectures of Europe from BIG to Foster + Partners projects.

Study Abroad Orvieto, Italy Deep Beauty in Architecture August 2021 - December 2021 Gary Coates

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