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TORIN VEASNA HOWARD

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PIKE - PINE RADIO

RAINIER TERRACES

A MATTER OF POSSIBILITY

ABOUT ME

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PROFESSIONAL WORK

MECHA BOTANICS

Hi! My name is Torin Veasna Howard, I am currently in my 5th year studying Architecture and Construction Management at the University of Washington. I found myself drawn to architecture when I was very young. My neighbor showed me a secret passage built into her study, and I was fascinated.

Ever since, I have always endeavored to design playful and unique experiences in the built environment. Outside of architecture, I love tinkering with obscure and forgotten technology, as well as exploring the natural beauty of Washington on and off the road.

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A MATTER OF POSSIBILITY

How can we responsibly employ building playful nooks to focus on work. This temple to materials

without

bringing

forth

the materiality plays on light, texture, and space

associated pollution of so many man-made in order to create differing moods based on materials? This studio was heavily based the seasons change. Suspended above the around research into bio-materials, which ground on a timber exoskeleton, a dark bioare ecologically sensitive materials sourced char facade conceals a jewel box of organic from our natural environment and designed tapestries, filling any visitors with delight and to seamlessly return to the Earth after they inspiration for the coming bio-material future. have served their use. Our research centered around

the

exploration

of

architectural

and experiential qualities of apple pomace leathers, bio-char, and mycelium bricks. The project is located in Magnuson Park, serving as a workshop for park-goers to learn about and employ bio-materials in their work.

Supporting programs include a cafe and

JUN 2024 software used: revit rhino7 lumion adobe suite

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apple pomace roof membrane

cable span roof support

light timber

service block

heavy timber

mycelium

bio-char

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Sited in the richly storied Magnuson Park, the

above: long section

site draws on the history of aircraft, as well as

far left: initial sketches

hang gliding uses today. It was clear that this

left: site map

hill was imbued with the sense of flight, which is carefully captured in the winglike span of textile roof forms, hovering over the site.

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The workshop can be configured into different

above: short sections

working and display spaces depending on

above right: plan

the seasons, with colored tapestries charging

right: fall view

the space with different light. Circulating

far right: spring view

through the building rewards a view of the park at its end.

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RAINIER TERRACES

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Collaborating with a group of four, we set out to develop an affordable housing and community center complex in partnership with Environmental Works for the East African community of

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Rainier Beach. Our brief included meeting the needs of the community while working within the budget of the project. Our work was driven by creating spaces for residents to gather and raise families.

My discipline within the project included development

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of massing and sustainability aspects, as well as detail development for community spaces and gathering areas. The massing of the building was designed to maximize daylight and views on a relatively tight parcel and maintain a sense of architectural identity. Designing the building to meet various sustainable guidelines results in reduced bills for residents as well as a higher quality of life. Community spaces such as the

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roof terraces reinforce the aspects of nature and health for the residents. The complete design creates a lively sense of community and oneness within the building, uniting families and identities in a tapestry of spaces.

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MAR 2024 software used: revit rhino7 lumion adobe suite

TEAM vinh nguyen michelle vu sydney miyasoto torin howard

above: massing diagram right: terrace view

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above: section perspective right: sustainability strategy far right: program diagram

PASSIVE SOLAR

GREEN TERRACES AUTO BREATHING

SHADING SYSTEM RAIN COLLECTION

IRRESISTIBLE

PROGRAM DIAGRAM

Great care was taken to balance all the residents required needs with the desired sustainability and amenity requests. The final program layout spreads units in a U shape, featuring lots of outdoor space and areas for community gathering in the building.

residential community space daycare offices / classrooms youth cafe basketball court entry lobby green roof terraces

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left: basketball court view,

Our team worked hard to develop the envelope and facade system,

courtyard entry view,

ensuring that a climatically and culturally responsive design

youth cafe interior view

was implemented. We created a quarter scale section model to

above: section model

demonstrate our facade design strategies and showcase the unique ground level experience of the building at the basketball court and pedestrian walkway.

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PIKE - PINE RADIO

With the goal of activating a forgotten corner

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at the end of Pine Street, this radio pavilion is a space for people to congregate and broadcast talents, passions, and ideas to the city. The commanding views atop Capitol Hill reach out to Seattle while the sloping pyramidal form pays homage to the taller radio masts nearby. A tall atrium is formed by the boundary of each street and the tower overhead, creating an amphitheater for audiences to enjoy live performances.

Internal balconies support auxiliary programs for talk shows and interviews while a recording studio tops the spire, providing breathtaking views and plenty of inspiration for artists. below: site section left: model photo far left: section

MAY 2023 software used: rhino7 enscape adobe suite

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glass apertures

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light panel cladding

broadcast antennae

steel skeleton frame

Adopting the

above: concept sketch

structural language

below: plan

of its much taller

left: exploded diagram

brethren, the radio

far left: concert view

tower is clad in a set of light paneling.

pin et

tre es

street corner

madison street

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MECHA BOTANICS Sited in the Seattle suburb of Columbia City,

this

project

integrates

advanced

urban farming techniques with a space to

accommodate

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existing

farmer's

market. The design emulates the same technological appearance as an industrial factory, embracing Columbia City's history where sawmills and workshops became vital touchstones for community spaces. Program was organized into a series of volumes, each of which are encased by sets of light and heavy enclosures. The market on the ground floor market emulates the traditional hillside town, ascending off the street and towards views and light at the southern end. above left: street view left: model photos right: section perspective

DEC 2023 software used: rhino7 enscape adobe suite

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growing program

third floor plan

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transparent cladding

second floor plan

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community program

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solid walls

ground floor plan

1 2 3 market 1: market 2: dining 3: teaching kitchen 4: library 5: growing

above left: plans above: form diagram above right: night section right: growing technology

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outer glass

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outer glass shell

rotating mechanism

nutrient pool

aeroponic mist

spiral growth track

plant trays

harvesting produce

access ladder

planting / harvesting

planting seedlings

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PROFESSIONAL WORK A sampling of my professional work employed as an architectural in-

tern. Some of the projects include a modular system of office layouts, as well as associated detail work and drafting. Other work includes perspective sketches for a city hall. During my internship I spent time creating presentation tools and graphics to work with clients, seeking to establish a graphic dialogue.

AUG 2024 software used: revit rhino7 enscape adobe suite

above right: detail section

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TORIN VEASNA HOWARD torinhoward02@gmail.com

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