Project 4: Portals

In this set of projects we examined portals as an architectural element and utilized it within designs guided by a culturally relevant figure. The first part of the project involved the creation of an analytique about Edward Murrow, using the same elements of layering and depth that are necessary in good design. Then we designed a portal inspired by our figures. Finally we designed a research center celebrating each of our figures. The site for the project was in College Park, MD, on Route 1.

Analytique of Edward Murrow

Portals

Orthographics of Edward Murrow Research Center

Second floor

First floor

Ground floor

 Longitudinal Section

Edward Murrow Research Center model

Model details

Project 3: Precedents

In this set of projects we documented three precedents orthographically, diagrammed the precedents, and created mash-up diagrams and models of the various precedents. 

Ballston Lake House plan and section

Drager House plan and section

Robie House plan and section

Analysis diagrams of precedents

Mash-up diagrams of analysis diagrams 

Models based upon mash-up diagrams

Project 2: Thresholds

In this three part project we looked at the threshold. First as an entity in itself, then in an applied manor through deconstructing Diebenkorn paintings, and finally in the design of a coffee kiosk.

Threshold models

Ocean Park, #109 by Diebenkorn

Deconstruction models of Diebenkorn painting

Coffee kiosk with threshold of customer-employee interaction

Project 1: Cubes

This was my very first project in architecture school, and like most early projects it taught basic concepts in an abstract nature without me fully realizing what I learned until afterward. 

 Objective: Build a 6"x 6"x 6" cube using six planes.

I took this at its face value. No fancy stuff, though some of my classmates did make some more complex cubes. I had other plans for that weekend (I was getting married) so I needed to keep things simple. Basic lessons included introduction to craft, how to make corners, and very basic design decisions.

Objective: Using several planes in 1" incremental dimensions, construct a 6" x6" x 6" cube. 

Lessons included cross-spatial relationships, layering, and additive design. 

Objective: Design and construct a 6" x 6" x 6" cube by subtractive design.

Lessons included introduction to chipboard craft, subtractive design, and layering.