Architecture Work Sample
Study Map
Hello, My name is Zachary Younger and I am a fourth year architecture major at Northeastern University. I call Sun Valley, Idaho, my home, but my travel and study abroad experiences have been just as influential to my education and overall development.
In 2018 I studied abroad in Barcelona at The American School of Barcelona. Living in Barcelona I was exposed to the works of architects such as Antoni Gaudí which furthered my interest in design and architecture.
Continuing high school at The Community School in Sun Valley Idaho I was given the opportunity to take classes in 3D modeling and design where I began developing skills in CAD and additional modeling softwares.
In 2020 I was given the opportunity to work on a remodel in a Seattle condo. The goal was to implement a murphy bed to add extra use to a room. After designing the model a team of woodworkers were able to build and install the design
After being accepted to Northeastern University I was given the option to take my first semester of college at a university in Rome. I studied in art and architectural history classes as well as in other required courses.
Beginning in the spring semester of 2022 I started my first classes at Northeasyern’s campus in Boston. I began developing skills in CAD softwares and design as a whole. I continued study In Boston until the summer of 2023.
In the Fall of 2023 I studied at IE University in Segovia through an exchange program offered by Northeastern.
From January to July 2024 I worked as an intern at LaFreniere Architects in Cambridge, MA. I gained a large amount of experience under the supervision of Principal John LaFreniere, AIA. I am currently taking classes in my fourth year at Northeastern University
1 Urban Walk-up Housing
This modular housing project, designed for graduate students and affordable housing prioritizes socialization and natural light. The design includes individual, double, and quad units with private outdoor spaces.
2 Boston Public Library Branch
This branch serves as a community hub and green space in Boston’s Chinatown. Focused on meeting local needs with functional public spaces, this design studio pushed for library design to be multifunctional and flexible for changing needs.
3 Troppecolonne Precedent Study
This studio focused on principles of recycled and repurposed architecture. In groups of four, we studied and replicated the Troppecolonne bar. Our work included a 1:10 scale model, a 1:2 section, and detailed drawings to explore the assembly and joinery process.
4 Architectural Intern Work
As an Intern at LaFreniere Architects I had the opportunity to work on many projects. This selected project features plans and renders showing the extent of work.
This modular housing unit, designed for a site on the outskirts of Northeastern’s campus, serves primarily as graduate student housing with additional space for the City of Boston’s affordable housing program. The modular nature of this design also allows for aggregation and implementation on alternate sites.
Maximizing socialization and natural light were the guiding design principles that organized the design of each unit. Individual, double, and quad units, each contain their own private outdoor space, large social areas, and optimization of window space.
Half floors in large units allow for unwalled connections between common spaces, providing unblocked light and a greater sense of connection between tenants. Social space in single and double units is located under half floor units creating tall ceilings that bring light and a welcoming atmosphere.
