2024
Portfolio 2019
Selected Works Vidhi Vora
Vidhi Vora
Graduate Student
+1(857) 746-8262 | voravidhi.96@gmail.com | Allston, Boston MA-02134
Journey In Architecture
About ME
During my early school days, I was a very active student who used to get immense joy and satisfaction in art and crafts such as shapes and forms, sketching sceneries, painting, and drawing. I was very much interested in studying different historic buildings and monuments. This interest grew into fascination during high school when I visited construction sites with my father, a builder, and real estate agent. I got the opportunity to interact closely with people in the architecture and construction field. He always told me, “Buildings are not only a place to reside but an art built to dreams.” While exploring the city with him, I wondered how every space built affected different diversities of people with varying living standards. At that early stage, I was intrigued by grand buildings that would change a city’s skyline, and since then, my will has been to improvise and uplift the current standards that are set and are often ignored in the field of Architecture. All these thoughts constantly tingled my mind, which made me believe in pursuing a degree in Architecture. In my initial years, the course of study taught me to design basic structures considering minor elements like fenestrations in the facade and significant features like light optimization, environmental effects, structural mechanics, and context design. I realized that each structure is built to react according to the climate, local materials, visual stance, culture, and the users of the place. The experiences from my academic and professional years gave me insights into the relationship between a building’s space and its functionality.
Experience
General Architectural Intern
DiMella Shaffer / Boston, MA / Sept’2023-Present
• Developed a keen eye for detail and quality control to maintain a high design standard from masterplan/schematic through the construction phase.
• Indulged in creating detailed master plans & functional layouts considering regulations, accessibility requirements, and building code.
• Generated renderings for presentations for proposals, design interventions and studies.
Designer
Timothy Burke Architecture / Boston, MA / Feb’2023-May’2023
• Modernized residential interior and multi-housing projects, gaining a deeper understanding of space planning and optimization by ensuring efficient use of square footage.
• Created functional layouts considering zoning regulations, accessibility requirements, building codes, and by-laws.
• Generated architectural document sets including schematic proposals, detailed design development, construction drawings, and representation drawings by incorporating company standards and project goals.
Junior Architect
Connect Four Design Studio / Mumbai, INDIA / Jan’2020-April’2022
• Designed complex corporate office and commercial interior spaces by creating cohesive interior and exterior design schemes that become flexible workspaces, allowing for future expansions, changes in layout, and evolving business needs.
• Grew significant knowledge in project management by handling a corporate complex project, coordinating with seniors and multi-disciplinary teams.
Education
Graduate Student: Masters of Architecture
Boston Architectural College / Boston, MA.
Completed: Bachelors of Architecture
2022 - Present
2014 - 2019
Thakur School of Architecture and Planning/ Mumbai, INDIA.
Interpersonel Skills
Communication Skills
Conceptualization
Design Development
Teamwork
Leadership qualities
Creative skills
Accustomed to Heavy Workload
Professional Skills
Revit
AutoCAD
Sketchup
Affinity
MS Office
Design Interests
Senior Living Design
Commercial Architecture
Assembly Buildings
Urban Planning
Interior Designing
Product Designing
Photography
Lumion
3+ years 2+ years
5+ years 1+ years
3+ years
0.5 year
5+ years
Enscape
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
2+ years
5+ years
1+ years
Academic Work
C ontents
B.ARCH THESIS | 2019
Multifunctional Library, Pune India | Pg 04-07
Practical Experience
CONNECTFOUR DESIGN STUDIO | 2020-2022
MFAR Silicon Forest, India | Pg 08-11
Academic Work
M.ARCH STUDIO WORK | 2023
Community Sailing Center, Portland Maine ma | Pg 12-15
School of Crafts, Roxbury ma | Pg 16-19
Practical Experience
TIMOTHY BURKE ARCHITECTURE | 2023
28 Hanson St, Boston ma| Pg 20
692 Washington St, Brighton ma| Pg 21
78 Upland Road, Brookline ma| Pg 22-23
DIMELLA SHAFFER | 2023-2024
Practical Experience
Lasell Village, Newton ma| Pg 24-25
McLean, Simsbury ct| Pg 26
Tufts University Blakeley Hall, Medford ma | Pg 27
440 Bedford St., Lexington ma | Pg 28
FoxRock Medical Building, Quincy ma| Pg 29
55 First Avenue, Boston ma | Pg 30
Osborn Masterplan, Rye ny| Pg 31
Akelius design board| Pg 32
Material Research| Pg 33
CookBook| Pg 34
PHOTOGRAPHY
Extra-Curricular Work
Pg 35
Multifunctional Library Pune, India.
Thesis- B’Arch
Introduction
Optimising Spaces Within Spaces
A library is a vital medium for human education. It stands as the most substantial base for transmitting mass education and awareness. I conceptualized and designed a public library in Pune for my final year thesis design. The focus was to re-image and re-invent a stereotypical library space. Today, libraries have become social agencies and also institutes. Modern libraries satisfy general public information needs by providing all kinds of knowledge and information available to all community segments regardless of race, caste, creed, society, age, gender, religion, nationality, economic, and employment status. Today, a public library is a perfectly moral and mental development center. Its doors are always open for all the people of society. It should also provide other community services, such as storytelling for children, after-school programs, language learning, seminars, workshops, and other community services.
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Second Floor Plan
Longitudinal Section
Exploded Isometric
Main Library with Huge Windows
Multi purpose
Conventional Spaces
Double Height Reading gallery and Study Carrels
The project was done during the second year of my professional work period at ConnectFour; when, I understood the importance of building adequate architectural spaces. I have primarily been a part of this project, from compiling design intents to detail drawings that went to and fro between the consultants and us. This project is a commercial multi-storey office complex in Bangalore, India. The primary purpose of the master plan was to narrow down the style and aesthetic of the project. Since master planning involves developing a framework for the entire structure, it also defines every structural detail. Typically, we as architects worked with our teams to outline the design scope of the project. During this process, I, along with my team, took into account all aspects of the project, including budgetary, structural requirements, shapes, views, and other design options. The master plan involved design information for uses, heights, and setbacks depending on the project. We recognized that workers are more productive within a collaborative environment that establishes interaction and a sense of community. Our focus on the experience created through active public spaces, engaging amenities, and flexible, adaptable tenant spaces delivers office space that predicts the expectations of a demanding tenant demographic. MFAR Silicon Forest,
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India. Introduction ConnectFour Design Studio, 2020-2022.
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35 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 3 2 H.3 H.4 I.B I.C I.D I.C.1 I.B.1 I.A H5 II.F II.E II.D II.C 19.1 17.1 H6 III.G III.F III.E III.D III.C III.A II.A 34 IV.A IV.B IV.C IV.D IV.E IV.F IV.G IV.J III.B II.B H.3 H.1 H.2 GARDEN ON MOTHER LAND H2 H1 H7 H8 H10 H11 H6A H6 BUILDING PROJECTION ABOVE (AT LEVEL 2 SLAB EDGE) BUILDING PROJECTION ABOVE (AT LEVEL 2 SLAB EDGE) OFFICE AREA OFFICE AREA SERVICE CORRIDOR SERVICE CORRIDOR DINING AREA OFFICE AREA ENTRANCE LOBBY WING 2 ENTRANCE LOBBY WING CANOPY ABOVE OFFICE AREA RECEIVING ROOM SERVICE CORRIDOR PASSAGE AMPHITHEATRE LANDING ENTRANCE LOBBY WING 3 KITCHEN SUPPORT KITCHEN SUPPORT OFFICE AREA LANDING LANDING BUILDING PROJECTION ABOVE (AT LEVEL 2 SLAB EDGE) LANDING OFFICE AREA CRECHE BUILDING PROJECTION ABOVE (AT LEVEL 2 SLAB EDGE) FITNESS CENTER ENTRANCE LOBBY WING PASSAGE PEDESTRIAN RAMP DOWN SLOPE=1:16 RAMP UP SLOPE=1:16 RAMP DOWN SLOPE=1:16 RAMP DOWN SLOPE=1:12 RAMP UP SLOPE=1:12 RAMP UP HSD YARD LANDING EXPANSION JOINT EXPANSION JOINT ST-1 ST-2 ST-3 ST-6 ST-7 ST-19 ST-20 ST-11 ST-12 ST-8 ST-5 ST-4 WING BASEMENT + GROUND + 8 FLOORS WING 3 2 BASEMENT + GROUND + 10 FLOORS WING 2 BASEMENT + GROUND + 10 FLOORS WING 1 BASEMENT + GROUND + 13 FLOORS 49525(FACADE EDGE) 56570 50153(FACADE EDGE) 43000 8368 9900 11700 16060 26795 77570 38770 38500(FACADE EDGE) 42810(FACADE EDGE) 16653(FACADE EDGE) 56570 37000(FACADE EDGE) 28000(FACADE EDGE) 56570 33637(FACADE EDGE) 33637(FACADE EDGE) FFL+0070 SSL±00 FFL+0070 SSL±00 FFL+0070 SSL±00 FFL+0070 SSL±00 FFL+0070 SSL±00 FFL+0070 SSL±00 FFL+0070 SSL±00 FFL+0070 SSL±00 FFL+0070 SSL±00 FFL+0070 SSL±00 FFL+0070 SSL±00 FFL+0070 SSL±00 FFL+0070 SSL±00 FFL+0070 SSL±00 FFL+0070 SSL±00 FFL+0070 SSL±00 10100 80107 10100 72175 01 A-1200 09 A-1201 11 A-1201 01 A-1201 11 A-1202 07 A-1202 03 A-1202 05 A-1202 01 A-1202 09 A-1202 connectfour STRATEGY NOTES ALL DIMENSIONS ARE ALL MEASUREMENTS DRAWINGS TO BE READ STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS ALL ANOMALIES TO BE COLUMN HATCH COLUMN NO 150MM THK 200MM THK 150/200/300MM 100MM SUNK 250MM SUNK LEGEND C-000 DATE SCALE DRAWING TYPE KEY PLAN CHANDRASAGAR, GOREGAON E: contact@connectfour.in, SUNK SLAB ARCHITECT GFC AS SHOWN 1.FOR GENERAL NOTES,LEGEND 2.FOR OVERALL BUILDING 3.FOR WING WISE 4.FOR ENLARGED 5.FOR STAIRCASE 6.FOR FACADE & DRAWINGS FURRING PARTITION A-2400 09 A-2300 09 A-2200 09 A-2100 09
Ground Floor Plan Site Plan
As a designer, my role was to develop multiple testfit options for all the wings of this project.
I developed these considering the Code requirements for a unit floor plate to the number of users to achieve premium and usable office spaces.
During the test fit process,the program is assesed with basic square footages and these verify the current requirements with the future tenant and test if all of the components fit within the space. The test fits verifies that required adjacencies are maintained throughout the space – for examples executive conference rooms located near the executive offices.
(SINGLE TENANT) (DUAL TENANT)
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RECEPTION 1680 1650 1800 CAFE UPS ROOM 365Sqft. WET COUNTER DRYCOUNTER STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE ELECTRICAL ROOM ELECTRICAL ROOM AHU ROOM AHU ROOM 1680 1780 1500 1500 1210 1650 TRAINING ROOM standing height table 1265 seating area high standing tables 1000 RECEPTION (TENANT RECEPTION 1680 1680 (TENANT 2) STORAGE DISH WASH/ HANDWASH CAFE STORAGE STORAGE REPRO. STORAGE 1675 1680 TRAINING ROOM 995 ELECTRICAL ROOM ELECTRICAL ROOM AHU ROOM AHU ROOM TRAINING ROOM 995 1650 1265 seatingarea high standing tables 1780 1000 1780 1000 DISH WASH/ HANDWASH CAFE 890 UPS ROOM 365Sqft. UPS ROOM 365Sqft. MFAR SILICON FOREST BANGLORE connectfour STRATEGY ARCHITECTURE INTERIORS BRANDING TEST FIT LAYOUTS (1500 X 600 WORKSTATIONS) (SINGLE TENANT) (DUAL TENANT) RECEPTION 1680 1650 1800 CAFE UPS ROOM 365Sqft. WET COUNTER DRYCOUNTER STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE ELECTRICAL ROOM ELECTRICAL ROOM AHU ROOM AHU ROOM 1680 1780 1500 1500 1210 1650 TRAINING ROOM standing height table 1265 seating area high standing tables 1000 RECEPTION (TENANT 1) RECEPTION 1680 1680 (TENANT 2) STORAGE DISH WASH/ HANDWASH CAFE STORAGE STORAGE REPRO. STORAGE 1675 1680 TRAINING ROOM 995 ELECTRICAL ROOM ELECTRICAL ROOM AHU ROOM AHU ROOM TRAINING ROOM 995 1650 1265 seatingarea high standing tables 1780 1000 1780 1000 DISH WASH/ HANDWASH CAFE 890 UPS ROOM 365Sqft. UPS ROOM 365Sqft. MFAR SILICON FOREST BANGLORE connectfour STRATEGY ARCHITECTURE INTERIORS BRANDING TEST FIT LAYOUTS (1500 X 600 WORKSTATIONS)
Test fit Layout _ Wing 4
RECEPTION 1680 1650 1800 CAFE UPS ROOM 365Sqft. WET COUNTER DRYCOUNTER STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE ELECTRICAL ROOM ELECTRICAL ROOM AHU ROOM AHU ROOM 1680 1780 1500 1500 1210 1650 TRAINING ROOM standing height table 1265 seating area high standing tables 1000 RECEPTION (TENANT 1) RECEPTION 1680 1680 (TENANT 2) STORAGE DISH WASH/ HANDWASH CAFE STORAGE STORAGE REPRO. STORAGE 1675 1680 TRAINING ROOM 995 ELECTRICAL ROOM ELECTRICAL ROOM AHU ROOM AHU ROOM TRAINING ROOM 995 1650 1265 seatingarea high standing tables 1780 1000 1780 1000 DISH WASH/ HANDWASH CAFE 890 UPS ROOM 365Sqft. UPS ROOM 365Sqft. WING 4 MFAR SILICON FOREST BANGLORE N connectfour STRATEGY ARCHITECTURE INTERIORS BRANDING TEST FIT LAYOUTS (1500 X 600 WORKSTATIONS)
TENANT) RECEPTION 1680 1650 1800 CAFE UPS ROOM 365Sqft. WET COUNTER DRYCOUNTER STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE ELECTRICAL ROOM ELECTRICAL ROOM AHU ROOM AHU ROOM 1680 1780 1500 1500 1210 1650 TRAINING ROOM standing height table 1265 seating area high standing tables 1000 RECEPTION (TENANT 1) RECEPTION 1680 1680 (TENANT 2) STORAGE DISH WASH/ HANDWASH CAFE STORAGE STORAGE REPRO. STORAGE 1675 1680 TRAINING ROOM 995 ELECTRICAL ROOM ELECTRICAL ROOM AHU ROOM AHU ROOM TRAINING ROOM 995 1650 1265 seatingarea high standing tables 1780 1000 1780 1000 DISH WASH/ HANDWASH CAFE 890 UPS ROOM 365Sqft. UPS ROOM 365Sqft. WING 4 MFAR SILICON FOREST BANGLORE connectfour STRATEGY ARCHITECTURE INTERIORS BRANDING TEST FIT LAYOUTS (1500 X 600 WORKSTATIONS) (SINGLE TENANT) (DUAL TENANT)
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Sectional Service Details
As the team at Connect Four we have used master planning in our projects, that have noticed significant improvements. The process allows us to manage our projects with extreme precision. It also affords us considerable flexibility throughout the entire duration of design and construction. Our principals understand the importance of master planning and use it as our first line of attack for every project we work.
In developing countries like India, the development projects could be planned in a much more integrated and efficient manner responding to project specific challenges.
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SFL= -6100 4200 200 1050 3250 RAMP ON FILLING FOR PEDESTRIAN ENTRY SCHEDULED FLOOR FINISH CHILLER PLANT ROOM RAIN WATER STORAGE TANK CAP. =160 KL 3200 4182 1318 GATE I-F I-G BASEMENT 1 LEVEL 0 SSL 0000 RMU 1300 3000 FILLING FOR RMU TRENCH SWD 5500 2855 1500 4000 3550 500 300 600 500 CUTOUT IN RETAINING WALL FOR PLUMBING FOR FINAL SIZE & LOCATION REFER MEP DRAWING FRESH AIR FABRICATED DUCT PUMP ROOM 5450 VENTILATION LOUVERS 500 BASEMENT 2 4650 11501600 600 H.10 H.11 LEVEL SSL 6000 FFL 6070 RAIN WATER STORAGE TANK CAP. =160 KL FREE BOARD DRIVE B2 PARKING AREA SSL= -8700 FILLING FOR GARDEN B1 - PARKING AREA H.1 LEVEL 0 SSL 0000 FFL 0070 BASEMENT 1 SSL -5500 BASEMENT 2 SSL -8700 FRESH AIR FABRICATED DUCT RAIN WATER STORAGE TANK CAP. =160 KL STRUCTURAL FOAM STONE FINISHING VENTILATION LOUVERS STONE FINISHING FREE BOARD 4200 200 1050 SSL= -6100 CHILLER PLANT ROOM PARKING BASEMENT-2 PARKING BASEMENT-1 5400(MINIMUM) BOXING FOR SLIDING GATE STONE FACADE 2 LEVEL 0 SSL 0000 FFL 0070 BASEMENT 1 SSL -5500 BASEMENT 2 SSL -8700 8.00 MT. WIDE FIRE TENDER DRIVE IN SLOPE 5 SECTION OF TRAINGULAR GARDEN AT WING 1 1:100 3 SECTION AT WING 1 LANDSCAPE AREA 1:100 1 SECTION AT WING 1 LAWN AREA 1:100 B2- PARKING SWD RAMP UP B1- PARKING FIRE TENDER DRIVE 1000 450 H.11 H.10 H.8 I-H I-F I-F I-H STRUCTURAL FOAM 1.0% STRUCTURAL FOAM AGGREGATE SUBBASE DECOMPOSED GRANITE ROLLED & COMPACTED STONE SITTING AS DETAIL LEVEL 0 SSL 0000 FFL 0070 BASEMENT 1 SSL -5500 BASEMENT 2 SSL -8700 INVERTED LEVEL OF SWD SSL -1600 1800 1100 VENT DUCT DP28 600 2175 650 450 GR. FLOOR WING 3 H.11 H.5 1000 1000 450 2175 B2- PARKING 650 400 1150 SWD WITH METAL GRATING PATH WAY H.11 H.10 H.8 I-J I-H I-G I-F 300 SOIL DEPTH FOR TURF CL CL STRUCTURAL FOAM 70 % PLANTING SOIL & 30% GRAVEL BASE WITH WATER PROOFING STONE FINISHING STONE FINISHING PLASTER FINISH SWD WITH METAL GRATING FOUNTAIN AS DETAIL DRIVE AREA WITH STONE FINISHING 1.0% 1.0% LEVEL 0 FFL 0070 BASEMENT SSL -5500 BASEMENT SSL -8700 B1- PARKING B2- PARKING B1- PARKING GARDEN ON MOTHER LAND 5 SECTION OF LANDSCAPE AREA BETWEEN WING 1 AND WING 2 1:100 1 SECTION OF LANDSCAPE AREA AT WING 1 1:100 SFL= -8700 UFL= -8100 FIRE PLANT ROOM SUMP 1500 X1500 X1500 FREE BOARD FIRE WATER TANK CAP. =200 KL 600 4400 2147(VARIES) 600 6509 7109 SECTION 2-2 H.1 SFL= -8700 GLASS FACADE STONE FACADE 600 470 300 500 STONE FACADE UP STAND MANHOLE WITH COVER FIRE WATER TANK CAP. =200 KL SFL= -8700 UFL= -8100 FIRE PLANT ROOM FREE BOARD RAMP TERRACE WITH GARDEN 5500 2945 3055 3200 SECTION 3-3 SFL= -8700 LOUVERS AS SCHEDULE STONE FACADE H.1 RCC CHAJJA 150 700 STONE FACADE 600 4400 600 470 300 STONE FACADE UP STAND MANHOLE WITH COVER SFL= -8700 UFL= -8100 FREE BOARD PLUMBING PLANT ROOM ROW WATER CAP. =100 600 4950 TERRACE WITH GARDEN RAMP 5500 3200 SECTION 4-4 H.1 LOUVERS AS SCHEDULE STONE FACADE VENTILATION DUCT 2910 3090 RCC CHAJJA 150 700 STONE FACADE SFL= -8700 UFL= -8100 1440 STONE UP STAND MANHOLE WITH COVER BASEMENT-2 PARKING RAMP SCHEDULED FLOOR FINISH RCC RAMP FOR FIRE TENDER & DRIVE 5500 3200 LOUVERS FOR BASEMENT VENTILATION H.1 TERRACE WITH GARDEN LOUVERS AS SCHEDULE STONE FACADE 2910 3090 VENTILATION DUCT RCC CHAJJA 150 700 STONE FACADE BASEMENT-2 PARKING 3200 RCC RAMP FOR FIRE TENDER & DRIVE RCC SWD 450 X 450 MM WITH GRATING 5500 3200 H.1 RCC CHAJJA TERRACE WITH GARDEN LOUVERS AS SCHEDULE STONE FACADE STONE FACADE 150 700 150 STONE FACADE FALSE CEILING STONE FACADE BASEMENT-2 PARKING 3200 5500 3200 RCC COLUMN FLOATED AT GROUND FLOOR LEVEL 750X750 COLUMN AT BASEMENT-2 LEVEL SECTION 7-7 H.1 PROPOSED WIDER BEAM FOR FLOATING COLUMNS ON GROUND FLOOR RCC CHAJJA DROP-OFF AREA SCHEDULED FLOOR RCC SLAB FOR DROP-OFF RCC SWD 450 WITH GRATING TERRACE WITH GARDEN LOUVERS AS SCHEDULE STONE FACADE STONE FACADE FALSE CEILING SPACE FOR GREEN 700 150 DROP OFF 1 SECTION THROUGH NORTH FACADE 1:100 2 SECTION THROUGH NORTH FACADE 1:100 4 SECTION THROUGH NORTH FACADE 1:100 9 SECTION THROUGH NORTH FACADE 1:100 10 SECTION THROUGH NORTH FACADE 1:100 11 SECTION THROUGH NORTH FACADE 1:100
Community Sailing Center Portland Maine, MA
Studio 3- M’Arch
Introduction
Resiliency: Designing for Change
This project provides the ability to explore the concepts in the design of newer strategies for resilient structures. It caters to the students of Sail Maine by providing them with a space to learn and explore sailing by designing a new community sailing center in the city of Portland.
This was a group project done along with 2 of my colleagues, and our goal was“By providing Resilient strategies, the design seeks to create opportunities for people regardless of age, ability, or means, to engage in a Community Center and Recreational Sailing facilities; All while providing access to water and green spaces.”
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Vidhi Vora | Academic Work 13 Site Plan
Exploaded Program Axonometric Diagram
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Axis Corridor- From thames St.
Public Plaza
Classroom for Sail
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Outdoor Steps as Public Recreation
Bike Path Dissecting the Building
Green Roof with Hard Scapes like Islands
School of Crafts - Roxbury, MA
Studio 4- M’Arch
Introduction
Dynamism: Weaving Craft Spaces
This project provides the ability to explore the concepts in the design of a new School for Craft in Roxbury. The school will be a hypothetical independent organization serving two significant functions: supplementing the vocational curriculum of Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, part of the Boston Public School (BPS) system, and as a provider of short-duration adult education and fulltime programs, similar to the North Bennet Street School (NBSS). Vocation and job training are a critical part of community growth, and this project is an opportunity to provide additional community resources to the Roxbury neighborhood, of which Madison Park (the only vocational school in the BPS system) is a part.
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STAIRCASE
HVAC DUCT
ELECTRIC DUCT
SERVICES AREA
WET AREA
FRESH AIR
RETURN AIR
PLUMBING
STAIRCASE
EGRESS PATH
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Service Diagram
Egress Diagram
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Volumetric Play with Different Glazed Windows
Outdoor Workshop Spaces
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Interactive Lounge Areas Placed at Each Level
Outdoor Green Pockets for Communal Involvement
Lobby with Central Lounge Area
I did the condo Set for 28 Hanson Street during my tenure at TBA. I studied the zoning and building regulations specific to condominium development in Boston. While noting down the setback requirements, height limitations, parking regulations, and any other relevant guidelines, I started with field measurements of the project. By drafting the plans for approval, I kept all the present measures and old permit documents to evaluate and produce final detailed floor plans for each unit that depict room dimensions, locations of walls, doors, windows, and any built-in fixtures. I ensured that the drawings accurately represented the proposed layout and design.
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28 Hanson Street, Boston Timothy Burke Architecture, 2023. UP UP DN UP REF. DN UP DN W/D LEGEND & ABBREVIATIONS UNIT ENTRANCE COMMON SPACE EXCLUSIVE USE LRLIVING ROOM DRDINING ROOM KKITCHEN BABALCONY FFOYER EENTRY PPATIO HHALLWAY CLCLOSET LLAUNDRY SSTORAGE MMECHANICAL STSTAIR BBATHROOM BRBEDROOM UNIT SQ. FOOTAGE BASEMENT FLOOR SECOND FLOOR TOTAL FIRST FLOOR THIRD FLOOR 593 SQFT 630 SQFT 549 SQFT 510 SQFT 2282 SQFT 16'-0" 5'-10 1/2" 16'-0" 2'-2" 9'-5 3/8" 5'-11 5/8" 7'-1" 11'-1" 4'-2" 10'-1" LR CL L M S CL 9'-8 7/8" 5'-6 5/8" 4'-10 5/8" 9'-3 3/8" 4'-1 1/2" 3/4" 3/4" 2'-0 1/8" 5'-7" 5'-7" 3/4" 19'-9" 5'-11" 3'-1" 1'-3" 2'-7 3/8" 6 3/4" 4 3/4" 29'-9 7/8" 11 5/8" 17'-7" P ST B EXCLUSIVE USE UNIT 1 S 8'-4" 4'-6" 3'-4 1/2" 4'-3" 6'-10 1/8" 5'-0" 8'-3 3/4" 5'-10 1/2" 11'-4 1/4" BR BR B CL CL CL H ST 29'-5 5/8" 8'-9 7/8" 9'-3 7/8" 16'-4 5/8" 6'-4 1/2" 4 3/4" 12'-10 3/4" 19'-8" 4 3/4" 6 3/4" 4 3/4" 2'-1" 18'-10 3/8" 1'-9 5/8" 3'-5 3/4" DR 13'-5 3/4" 20'-1" 5'-10 1/2" 8'-4" 19'-11" 30'-4 3/4" 18'-6" 63'-6 5/8" 65'-8 3/8" 21'-0" 43'-1 3/8" LR 8'-10 3/4" 9'-2 7/8" 1'-8 1/4" F 21'-0" K 7'-6 1/4" 9'-0 3/4" 4'-7" 1'-3 1/8" 7/8" 10'-6 1/2" 4'-11" 4'-7 1/2" 11'-10 1/8" 4 3/4" 3/4" 6" E ST ST 1/4" UNIT #1 COMMON USE CL CL CL FIREPLACE 10'-0 1/2" 18'-8" 9'-11 3/4" 5'-4" 12'-10" 2'-3" 7'-4" 1'-1 5/8" 9'-3" 29'-10 3/4" BR B BR 7'-2" BA 3'-10 1/4" 5'-4" 9'-3 3/4" 13'-5" 19'-7 1/2" 12'-11 1/4" 12'-3" 9'-8 1/2" 4'-0 5/8" 2'-0" 4 3/4" 12'-9 1/2" 4 3/4" CL H ST 3 3/4" 3 3/4" EXCLUSIVE USE UNIT 1 COMMON USE M CL B 28 HANSON ST CONDOMINIUM 28 HANSON ST, BOSTON, MA 02118 Plan Scale is 1/4" = 1'-0" UNIT #1 PLAN 1' 2'3' 0' 4'5' 10' 20' N DRAWN BY: TIMOTHY BURKE, 142 BERKELEY STREET BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 617-266-1332 05/01/2023 NOTES: 1. ALL AREAS SHOWN ARE APPROXIMATE AREAS. 2. ALL STRUCTURAL WALLS ARE COMMON AREAS. 3. ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE TO FINISHED SURFACES OF INTERIOR WALLS AND CENTERLINE OF SHARED WALLS. HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN WAS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE REGISTRY OF DEEDS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DATE:_______________ SIGNED:____________________ HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN SHOWS UNIT #1 OF 28 HANSON ST, BOSTON, MA 02118 AND FURTHER CERTIFY THAT THE PLANS FULLY AND ACCURATELY DEPICT THE LAYOUT, LOCATION, UNIT NUMBER, AND DIMENSIONS OF THE UNITS AS BUILT. DATE:_______________ SIGNED:____________________ 1/4" = 1'-0" 1 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN 1/4" = 1'-0" 2 FIRST FLOOR PLAN 1/4" = 1'-0" 3 SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1/4" = 1'-0" 4 THIRD FLOOR PLAN
Condonium Drawing
Design options for 6 unit house
I started this project in my initial month at TBA, during which I visited the existing house in Brighton with my seniors for field measurements. We imagined and discussed some design ideas for renovating this into a 6-unit home. I then crafted the initial layouts in Revit and produced a detailed existing house in 3D. Gradually we finalize a few alternatives according to the relevant guidelines and character of the surrounding neighborhood. We tried to design these unit configurations to be efficient, functional, and appealing to potential residents. Two finalized options are listed below; these are typically first-floor layouts; similarly, other floors were developed.
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692 Washington Street, Brighton Timothy Burke Architecture, 2023.
UP UP REF. W REF. UP UP REF. UP REF. DN DN UP BEDROOM KITCHEN DINING ROOM BATHROOM CL LIVING ROOM HALL PANTRY UNIT 853 SF UNIT 744 SF HALL LAUNDRY BATHROOM CL BEDROOM DINING ROOM FOYER CL 12'-6" 9'-1" 12'-6" x 10' A2.1 1 A2.1 5'-4 3/4" UNIT 3 938 SF UNIT 789 SF BEDROOM NO.1 CL BEDROOM NO. 1 CL BATHROOM LIVING ROOM CL BEDROOM NO. 2 HALL BEDROOM NO. 2 CL KITCHEN LIVING ROOM BATHROOM HALL CL HALL HALL KITCHEN LIN. FOYER 12'-7" 10'-0" 12'-7" 10'-2" 12'-7" 11'-0" 15'-5" 11'-0" A2.1 A2.1 A2.1 4 1/4" = 1'-0" 2 FIRST FLOOR PROPOSED UP UP REF. D REF. W UP UP REF. UP DN DN UP REF. BEDROOM KITCHEN LIVING ROOM BATHROOM CL HALL PANTRY UNIT 6 697 SF UNIT 7 653 SF HALL LAUNDRY ROOM MECH. ROOM STRG. BATHROOM CL KITCHEN BEDROOM LIVING ROOM DINING ROOM FOYER CL CL 12'-6" x 9'-1" 12'-6" 10'-5" A2.1 A2.1 STRG. 6STRG. STRG. 5STRG. 4STRG. 3STRG. 2 STRG. 1 5'-4 3/4" UNIT 1 948 SF BEDROOM NO.1 CL CL BEDROOM NO. 2 HALL BEDROOM NO. 2 CL KITCHEN LIVING ROOM BATHROOM HALL CL HALL FOYER 12'-7" 10'-6" 12'-7" x 10'-8" 15'-0" 11'-0" A2.1 2 A2.1 A2.1 3 A2.1 11'-6" x 11'-0" UNIT 793 SF BEDROOM CL BATHROOM LIVING ROOM HALL KITCHEN N Date: Drawn By: P: 617.266.1332 W: timothyburke.net F: 617.266.1116 142 BERKELEY STREET, BOSTO N MASSACHUSETTS 02116 5/1/2023 9:16:11 AM A1.1 FLOOR PLANS AUTHOR 01/01/2016 692 WASHINGTON ST, BRIGHTON, MA 02135 PROJECT STATUS 1/4" = 1'-0" 1 BASEMENT PROPOSED 1/4" = 1'-0" 2 FIRST FLOOR PROPOSED R E V D A T E D E S C R IP T IO N
Developing multiple lot options was a great learning experience at TBA. I studied and familiarized myself with the zoning and subdivision regulations specific to this area in Boston, where the lot division was to take place. The client needed his existing lot divided into two properties and wanted to build a new house on the new lot. My supervisor and I assessed the characteristics and constraints of the current lot, such as its size, shape, topography, and any existing structures or features. Further, I developed a neighborhood plan locating the nearby housing typologies. We even consulted with a professional land surveyor who can accurately measure and map the existing lot boundaries, utilities, and easements or encroachments.
Vidhi Vora | Professional Work 22 EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE EXISTING BRICK GARAGE RENOVATED BARN PROPOSED ADDITION 2500 SQFT. 11'-0" 30'-0" 29'-8" 24'-5" 20'-0" 5'-0" 20'-0" PARKING SHARED DRIVEWAY RELOCATED BARN 16'-9" 116'-77/8" 134'-03/4" LOT 26,130 SQFT. 15,268 SQFT. LOT 2 195'-61/4" 103'-11/4" 175'-8 5/8" 78'-11" 85'-0" 85'-0" 17'-7 3/4" 5'-0" 1/16" = 1'-0" 1 SITE CONDITIONS PROPOSED Option 1 Neighbourhood Plan 78 Upland Road, Brookline Timothy Burke Architecture, 2023. Lot Design Options 30'-0" LOT 25,652 SQFT. 15,748 SQFT. LOT UPLANDROAD IRVINGST UPLAND ROAD MAPLEST HIGH ST HIGH ST HIGH ST HIGH ST CUMBERLANDAVE WALNUTPL EDGEHILLROAD OAKLANDRDEXT HALLROAD WALNUTPL 85'-0" 107 111 99 123 55 70 62 56 52 39 127 76 56 54 94 100 105 131 24 152 10 43 27 12 51 57 65 71 107 15 210 9 222 35 27 50 56 61 67 79 94 55 59 40 44 50 54 60 64 135 3 11 4 12 132 135 146 33 29 25 19 17 112 20 26 36 35 30 50 47 100 92 35 54 52 21 76 65 31 58 45 14 36 30 60 25 103'-1 134'-0 116'-6 78'-11" 10'-0" 16'-0" 157 163 161 36 220 65 65 63 61 67 51 21 19 17 11 9 159 155 153 114 112 105 110 104 106 165 113 111 107 105 9 7 5 3 173 175 167 171 89 85 81 77 75 73 71 69 91 93 95 97 90 86 41 44 50 100 HIGH ST OAKLANDROAD LEGEND SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING TWO FAMILY HOUSING MULTI FAMILY HOUSING N Date: Drawn By: P: 617.266.1332 W: timothyburke.net F: 617.266.1 116 142 BERKELEY STREET, BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS 02116 11-06-2023 18:21:13 A0.3 NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN AUTHOR 05/16/2023 78 Upland Rd, Brookline, MA 02445 PROJECT STATUS 1/64" 1'-0" 1 NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN REV.DATEDESCRIPTION
Lot Options
During the initial phase of planning alternatives, we ensured that each divided lot had adequate access and circulation and that access points complied with transportation regulations and safety requirements. We designed it keeping in mind that the proposed lot division options can be adequately serviced by existing or planned infrastructure, and more open/green spaces are being provided to each lot, as shown in the choices below. After multiple options, we proposed these three options to the client and discussed them with local authorities, planning departments, and zoning officials to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements specific to Boston.
Vidhi Vora | Professional Work 23 EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE EXISTING BRICK GARAGE RENOVATED BARN PROPOSED ADDITION 2500 SQFT. 11'-0" 30'-0" 29'-8" SHARED DRIVEWAY RELOCATED BARN LOT 1 25,652 SQFT. 15,748 SQFT. LOT RELOCATED GARAGE 24'-0" 5'-0" 10'-0" 103'-13/8" 195'-61/4" 134'-05/8" 116'-61/2" 5'-0" 5'-0" 20'-0" 78'-11" 85'-0" 10'-0" 16'-0" 175'-8 5/8" PARKING 1/16" = 1'-0" 1 SITE CONDITIONS PROPOSED LOT 1 15'-0" 5'-0" 26,130 SQFT. 20'-0" 20'-0" 5'-0" EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE EXISTING BRICK GARAGE PARKING SHARED DRIVEWAY RELOCATED GARAGE RENOVATED BARN PROPOSED ADDITION 2500 SQFT. 11'-0" 30'-0" 15,268 SQFT. LOT 2 29'-8" RELOCATED BARN 195'-61/4" 103'-11/4" 175'-8 5/8" 116'-77/8" 78'-11" 85'-0" 85'-0" 17'-7 3/4" 24'-5" 16'-9" 134'-03/4" 60'-3" N Date: Drawn By: P: 617.266.1332 W: timothyburke.net F: 617.266.1 116 142 BERKELEY STREET, BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS 02116 A0.3 PROPOSED PLOT PLAN OPTION 3 AUTHOR 05/05/2023 78 Upland Rd, Brookline, MA 02445 PROJECT STATUS 1/16" = 1'-0" 1 SITE CONDITIONS PROPOSED REV.DATEDESCRIPTION
Option 3 Option 2
Senior Living Housing Project
Project: Lasell Village Community
Location: Boston, MA.
Type of Project: Senior Living
Design Phase: Programming & Schematic Design
Role within project: Existing Conditions Study & Visit, Schematic Design & Programming Work.
During my tenure at the firm, a significant portion of my work was dedicated to the Lasell Village project, focusing primarily on the renovation of the town hall for senior living facilities. My responsibilities have been multifaceted, including analyzing site conditions, studying survey plans, and producing existing drawings to inform the project’s initial stages. Collaborating closely with senior associates and designers, I helped them develop proposed floor plans that optimize functionality and accessibility for skilled nursing and studio units for residents.
Technical Skills Design Skills Lasell Village
Existing Site Study
Site Measurements and Space Study Collaboration
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Newton, MA. DiMella Shaffer, 2023.
Commercial Kitchen Equiment Layout
Project: 440 Bedford Street
Location: Lexington, MA.
Type of Project: Science & Tech
Design Phase: Design Development
Role within project: Reviewing the cut sheets & Layouting the CFH equipments
Collaboration 440
At DS, I participated for a small period in a captivating project with a commercial food hall design within a Science Tech building. One of my primary responsibilities involved gaining a comprehensive understanding of the diverse equipment required in a commercial kitchen setting. Each piece plays a crucial role in ensuring the kitchen’s efficiency and functionality, from industrial-grade ovens to specialized refrigeration units. Drawing upon this knowledge, I was tasked to carefully lay out these elements within the space with the help of the Project designer. We created an enlarged floor plan that seamlessly integrated the kitchen by meticulously orchestrating equipment placement through prints and sketching.
Floor plan with Commercial Food Hall equipments
DiMella Shaffer, 2023.
Specification Sheet Study and diagramming Layout
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Bedford St., Lexington, MA.
Exterior Facade & Site Lighting Views
Project: FoxRock Medical Office Building
Location: Quincy MA.
Type of Project: Science & Tech.
Design Phase: Design Development
Role within project: Illustrative Renderings & Graphic Design Options
Techanical Skills
Collaboration
In my role as a student intern at DS, I was entrusted with a multifaceted project focused on enhancing the ambiance and functionality of a medical office building’s exterior. My primary objective was to use Lumion software to explore different exterior site lighting fixture options and carefully analyze their luminous levels and visual impact on the overall aesthetices of the Medical office building structure and surroundings. Simultaneously, I explored generative super graphic options for the glazing windows on the lower floor to imbue the lab offices with a translucent effect. Through this process, I aim to improve the building’s nighttime visibility and safety and infuse the design with innovative elements that elevate its architectural appeal.
Site Lighting- 3D Model Tweeks & Illustrative Renderings SuperGraphic Study for Exterior Facade Windows
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FoxRock, Quincy, MA. DiMella Shaffer, 2023-24.
Exterior Facade Views
Project: 55 First Avenue
Location: Boston, MA.
Type of Project: Science & Tech
Design Phase: Design Development
Role within project: Material Research & Renders
Presentation Skills
I started my internship with a fascinating project that involved researching outside façade materials for a cutting-edge laboratory building. My primary objective was to thoroughly examine the characteristics and aesthetic value of different façade materials like aluminum strips, Morin Metal Panels, Glass glazing, and Granite base options. I began creating renders for color and design options, showing the possible aesthetic effects of each material selection. I experimented with different approaches using rendering programs Lumion and Enscape to give the client a wide range of concepts that fulfill their functional needs and improve the building’s architectural character.
Exterior Facade Material Study & Render Options
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55 First Avenue, Boston, MA. DiMella Shaffer, 2023.
3D Printed Physical Model
Project: The Osborn Senior Living Masterplan
Location: Rye, NY
Type of Project: Senior Living
Design Phase: Programming & Master Plan
Role within project: Model Building & Fabrication
Design Skills
3D-Printed Physical Modeling
I was also given the exciting task of making a physical model based on my colleague’s Rhino model for an upcoming client interview. This model served as a tangible representation of our design proposal alternatives, allowing the client to experience the project in three dimensions. We 3D-printed a tangible representation by utilizing the smallest details and spatial relations from our computer-generated model. This practical method not only improved my presentation abilities but also promoted a greater comprehension and admiration of the range and opportunities of assembling a 3D-printed model.
Osborn Master plan, Rye NY. DiMella Shaffer, 2023.
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Design Competition
Project: Akelius
Location: Boston, MA.
Type of Project: Office, Interiors
Certified: LEEDv4 ID+C Gold
Design Phase: Constructed
Role within project: 2D Design boards using Adobe Suite
Presentation Skills
Creating design boards for the BE+ Awards competition was an exciting task assigned to me during my initial few weeks at the company. These boards highlighted our project, AKELIUS, and its dedication to WELL and being LEED certified.
I created a variety of Initial design board options, as shown below, along with graphic ideas and placeholders. Through detailed curation of visuals, diagrams, and key points, I highlighted our sustainable strategies, energy-efficient systems, and human-centric design elements. By effectively communicating our dedication to environmental responsibility and occupant well-being, the final design board curated by my senior, aimed to showcase our project’s strengths and position us as leaders in sustainable architecture within the competitive design community.
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Akelius, Boston, MA. DiMella Shaffer, 2023.
AKELIUS Location: Completion Year: Area: “Goal of the Project” Project Overview pa dis accum volorporeni as iurioreperem quamenda aut quo doloreium id quis parum acesedi rernatis dolorro essi solupta simoles enemodis rem in num ide volesto rrovidelis quae. Et ut pedipit atiisquis mosae ipsam facipsandant accatib usciumque vollesenim seque ventotam quiberis nulla net repudae voluptur? Ad exceste is dolorepudant facepta porro consequi denis eatintem estotatibus adi sundis aria velessecto expliti oreruptur, utatur, voloren dandit, quatqui sinum et eos moditias dolorem porporro ma nistiusam apero expla dolestis eos quam voluptate lam iunt volore, solorem commoditas am utatur miligen digenim usdamet fugit ut es molore eat aborrov ideliqu ossedio repernatust accusae eum adis dolorem. Elliquam ratias estis maiore nos ut magnis inus aligenim que vendis etur aut prorehe nihiciur, ut eosserorro cuptiunt. Project Team Owner: Design architects: DiMella Shaffer Sustainable Design Consultant: Green Engineer Certifications LEEDv4 ID+C Gold certified. Tracking towards WELLv2 Gold certification. Sustainability Features Boreperovid quibus venihil laborempe ex evelit, entum archicit moditibust que aces quae volum qui tem natur autas sum est evendant atiate vel erovit autem facestem iniendi delesciet utatur? Qui cusamusament rem autatem etus. Occum quiberem eribus arci blabo. Berionsed quatqua temporecab in reritatet, simpore perum, adit, culliqu undam, tem expla eum aspiet fugit omnihil iumquam, alit magnatq uatemquosae con con expel min cus event offictemod modis incia cusaeptam reraesserum simus eaqui autas experumquam iur? Porest, vollupta ex exceptam dunt vellabo. Sus aliam Significance to environment/social equity/economy, how replicable Sed quia pe ini volupta tioratem fuga. 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Epuda pratemp oratenis andani commolorit, cum sa sequam, coneturibus as est, to ommodit ma et voluptibus estores con cone voluptat venieni minctibust eat vol Project Overview pa dis accum volorporeni as iurioreperem quamenda aut quo doloreium id quis parum acesedi rernatis dolorro essi solupta simoles enemodis rem num ide volesto rrovidelis quae. ut pedipit atiisquis mosae ipsam facipsandant accatib usciumque vollesenim seque ventotam quiberis nulla net repudae voluptur? Ad exceste dolorepudant facepta porro consequi denis eatintem estotatibus adi sundis aria velessecto expliti oreruptur, utatur, voloren dandit, quatqui sinum et eos moditias dolorem porporro ma nistiusam apero expla dolestis eos quam voluptate lam iunt volore, solorem commoditas am utatur miligen digenim usdamet fugit ut es molore eat aborrov ideliqu ossedio repernatust accusae eum adis dolorem. Elliquam ratias estis maiore nos ut magnis inus aligenim que vendis etur aut prorehe nihiciur, ut eosserorro cuptiunt. Sustainability Features Boreperovid quibus venihil laborempe ex evelit, entum archicit moditibust que aces quae volum qui tem natur autas sum est evendant atiate vel erovit autem facestem iniendi delesciet utatur? Qui cusamusament rem autatem etus. Occum quiberem eribus arci blabo. Berionsed quatqua temporecab in reritatet, simpore perum, adit, culliqu undam, tem expla eum aspiet fugit omnihil iumquam, alit magnatq uatemquosae con con expel min cus event offictemod modis incia cusaeptam reraesserum simus eaqui autas in experumquam iur? Porest, vollupta ex exceptam dunt vellabo. Sus aliam fugia dissitas nem aut in ni dolla de velique eati inis sequi aut ut eatur rehendi anihic tem. 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Nam fugiatempel modignis voluptatet aspidus, temolore quam simpor apient aut volore nobi iduntotatio voluptur antiatum litataboratiam adit alit aliqui volupta acesequissi accusam con repuditatur, simuscipid ulparum imagnimolore et in hit volorehent lab inveles sitium qui sam ipienis dellaborro con enditium ipisimo luptatem aute occusae eiusa nus, tet et illoribus pro voluptate lab idellacia ipsam doluptatio tectios moluption rerum deliquis ut voluptae mil ilis estrum culpa debis unt omniaecus quidi velenis eum dunt. que odi ipsant qui alitate prat acero dit reperciis maximin tumque est, consectae molupientis dis magnis alibus et etur, aut renecto bearuptae porepelit recae excea vidit, commodiam eost, aut aditation rem qui ad maximus aut aperion serenis eatur molorer uptatur, cus ma veleserum ellendi dolo magnati ssedit et eum fugiae molorio nsenis moloritat. Epuda pratemp oratenis andani commolorit, cum sa sequam, coneturibus as est, to ommodit ma voluptibus estores con cone voluptat venieni minctibust eat vol AKELIUS Project Team Owner: Design Architect: DiMella Shaffer Sustainable Design Consultant: Green Engineer Location: Completion Year: Area: Certifications LEEDv4 ID+C Gold certified. Tracking towards WELLv2 Gold certification. “Goal of the Project” PRIORITIZING SUSTAINABILITY Akelius prioritizes health and well-being to its core, which drove many of the design decisions to create sustainable, resilient, healthy space that enhances work life while celebrating the building’s structure and history. Working closely with the client, sustainable goals were integrated into the design through a two-fold process of reusing and selecting healthy materials. The interior design strategy was driven by the intention of minimizing the impact on the interior space by reusing flooring and refreshing brick walls. By using fewer finishes and maintaining the character of the space, less demolition was needed which in turn decreased the embodied carbon produced by construction. AKELIUS PROJECT TEAM OWNER: Akelius ARCHITECT: DiMella Shaffer SUSTAINABLE CONSULTANT: The Green Engineer CONTRACTOR: Bowdoin Construction MEP ENGINEER: AKF ACOUSTICAL CONSULTANT: Acentech BOSTON, MA CERTIFICATIONS LEEDv4 ID+C Gold certified Tracking towards WELLv2 Gold certification a replicable template looking towards a resilient and green future AIR WATER NOURISHMENT LIGHT THERMAL COMFORT SOUND MATERIALS MIND MOVEMENT COMMUNITY INNOVATION well project goals TOP 10 SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES Implementation of storm water retention system to ease burden on Boston’s sewer system, strengthening building’s longterm resiliency Future-proofed building with an all-electric VRF system in anticipation of connecting to future green grid 10 year commitment to offsetting 50% of annual site energy use by purchasing 625 MWh of Green-e Certified Tier 2 RECs Through performing an LCA, the design reduces global warming potential by 35% compared to the baseline building Achieved LEED Pilot Credit for Integrative Material Analysis through the selection of products that have environmentally, economically, and socially preferrable life cycle impacts Used double the minimum number of products with Environmental Product Declarations Prioritized occupant health by using products and materials with low or zero VOC emissions/content 71% of all demolition and construction waste was diverted from landfills and recycled or reused Selected plumbing fixtures resulted in a 30% annual reduction in water use compared to the baseline Lighting power density yields a 27% reduction from code allowance WELLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE WELL focuses on creating an equitable workplace, supporting employee productivity and performance, increasing occupancy rates, and prioritizing disease prevention and recovery. These crucial factors, which strengthen employee confidence through a commitment to health and safety are measured by precise and detailed data through comprehensive testing and recertification. The design provides occupants with natural light and views, on-site green spaces, access to views of blue spaces, and individual workspaces that are fitted with adjustable lights and desks. LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION WATER EFFICIENCY ENERGY + ATMOSPHERE MATERIALS + RESOURCES INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INNOVATION REGIONAL PRIORITY LEED GOLD CERTIFIED Design
Board Iterations
Material Research
Project: Material Research Initiative
Location: DS Information Pages
Type of Project: Research & Database
Role within project: Integrative, Applied Learning of Specifications through Market Research.
Technical Skills
Material Research Initiative
As a student intern at DS, I was given tasks of conducting comprehensive material research to enhance the efficiency and quality of our projects. I was driven by the opportunity to research materials for windows and doors and searching numerous business websites for helpful information. By meticulously collecting information on factors such as durability, aesthetics, and sustainability, the task aimed to provide our team with an extensive resource for informed decisionmaking and, in addition, investigate new developments, cost-effective solutions, and emerging trends in the broader material industry.
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DiMella Shaffer, 2023.
Graphic Design
Project: Office CookBook
Type of Project: Graphics
Design Phase: Issued
Role within project: Creative Thinking & Web/ Graphic Interative Design
Presentation Skills
I also contributed to developing and compiling the DS cookbook, which highlights the culinary talents of our team members. This project has given me more than just a way to gather recipes; it’s given me a chance to learn about graphic design. Working with colleagues, I learned how to use layout, typography, and photos to create a visually appealing and well-coordinated publication. I also learned how to convey the essence of each dish visually. This experience has improved my design abilities and strengthened our work community’s spirit of creativity and togetherness.
Brief Fonts, Styles, Color Ideas of the each receipe page Cook Book. DiMella Shaffer, 2023.
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