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Hacking ArchitectureB.Arch 2012 Thesis
FolkentornenYear 4 Independent Competition
Rolling HillsYear 3 Winter Studio Project
Contemporary Now!Year 4 Fall Studio Project
Academic
1643 Powell St.Iwamoto Scott Internship
Map of Architectural PossibilitiesDGS Studio Publication
IllemittiDGS International Competition
Professional Work
Stalactites/StalagmitesLG HI-MAC Competition
Hacking ArchitectureB. Arch Best of Show Thesis 2012Advisor: Doug Jackson
The Hungry Hipster is indeed hungry, therefore making the most direct route to the cafe with the
least effort.
The Hungry HipsterBSector A
Sector B
Sector C
Small Lab Cafe
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The Social Networker establishes a direct connection from his office to the public, a true
ladies man.
The Social NetworkerCSector A
Sector B
Sector C
Lofted Mix ChamberAdjustable Staircase
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The Creative Director seeks the most creative way to the head office by utilizing variety of
module combinations.
The Creative DirectorA
Small Lab Meeting Room Lofted Mix Chamber
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Sector A
Sector B
Sector
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How can the spirit of hacking be applied to architecture at large?
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Movable Staircase Abascus Motion Moving Module System
A. Telescoping Boom B. Rigid moment frame C. Gantry rail with sleepers D. Anodized aluminum cladding
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Materials: 1/8” Process Board Machinery: Laser Cutter1/16” Process Board Table Saw1/4” Medium Density Board1/32”, 1/16”, 1/8” BasswoodSemi-Gloss Orange Spray PaintMatte White Spray Paint
We begin by asking the question...what is the nature of the skyscraper in Scandinavia?
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SPÅNGA
TENSTA
Our site: the neighborhoods of Spånga and TenstaCLOSE BUT SEGREGATEDThe two neighborhoods are close but divided by class,
wealth, and an unattractive park.
90%
25%
1ST AND 2ND GENERATION IMMIGRANT POPULATION
24%
84%
24%
84%
Tensta has an 84% 1st and 2nd generation immigrant popu-lation. These immigrants are mostly Somalian, Turkish, and Iranian.
50,000 seks
150,000 seks
AVERAGE INCOME1 USD = 6.4 SEK
369,000 SEK
150,000 SEK
The average income of a person in Spånga is 369,000 SEKS, while the average income for a person in Tensta is only 150,000 SEKS
INCORPORATION OF LOCAL ICONS
By bringing distinct local icons of each neighborhood into the tower, we hope to draw interest and users from both sides of the park.
BRIDGE AND HEAL
The two neighborhoods will be bridged by our tower and through the use of the tower, the rift between Spånga and Tensta can begin to heal.
Tensta/Spånga...A Social Conflict
FolkentornenChicago Today International Skyscraper Competition: Second Place
Members: Brian Ng, Grant Cogan, Michael ZhangAdvisor: Bo Christiansen
Structural Logic
Vertical loads distributed along a diagrid structure to minimize internal structural columns; we expanding strategic points of the
diagrid for particular programmatic situations and interests.
Close up detail of concrete-encased steel diagrid system, 3 part low-e glazing system to provide natural daylight into the structure.
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1. Spånga IP (Indoor Soccer Arena)2. Retail3. Ticketing Office4. Lobby5. Cafeteria/Kitchen6. Pedestrian/Bicycle Access7. Cafe8. Cultural Express Elevator9. Standard Access Elevator10. Foyer11. K-8 School12. Adult School13. Library14. Office15. Ampitheater16. Public Square17. Theater18. Mosque19. Restaurant20. Tensta Konsthall (Art Museum)
--- FOLKENTORNEN (THE PEOPLE’S TOWER) --- +PLUS --- MOCK FIRMS 2011 --- DANISH INSTITUTE FOR STUDY ABROAD + CAL POLY (SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA) ---
Contemporary Now!Year 4 Studio Project
Advisor: Michael Cederfeld
How can a museum with temporal objects be more engaged with the users it serves?
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Seperate site into 3 zones: Looking in, Looking back, and
Looking out
Lift "looking out to allow pedestrian flow, while creating
theater seating stairs to look back.
Volumes stacked in a kaskade formation mitigates sun
penetration.
Contextual-Based Concept
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Lobby perspective showing connection to grand staircase and cafe
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Ny Glyptotek Museum
Tivoli Gardens
Kindergarten
CAFEBOOKSTORE
GALLERYGALLERYGALLERY FOYER
CAFEBOOKSTORE
GALLERYGALLERYGALLERY FOYER
CAFEBOOKSTORE
GALLERYGALLERYGALLERY FOYER
Program
Spine + Circulation
Carcass + Circulation
CAFEBOOKSTORE
GALLERYGALLERYGALLERY FOYER
Structural Organisation
Rolling HillsYear 3 Spring Studio Project
Advisor: Margarida Yin
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3D Collage Folded Building Form
Building Skin Evolutions
2D Collage
Abstraction to Conception
How can we bring life back to a forgotten monument?“
Research
Compositional Strategies
Divide into front, back, left, right, zones Demarcate zones, create public zones where large groups may gather. Form start to recipricate flows of circulation and articulate a cohesive architectural language.
Align zones to axes, roof and skin of the structures are optimized for solar orientation and visual connection.
Visitor and Public Meeting
Administrative
Coffee/Gift Shop
Performing Arts Center
Commercial Center + Farmer’s Market
6,500 s.f.
3,200 s.f.
2,200 s.f.
5,000 s.f.
2,000 s.f.
Structural Insulated Panels Cladded with Zinc @ 5” thickGlazing Sandwiched Perforated Metal PanelsAluminum Mullions + Low-e Glazing
Timber Frame 8” x 10” members typ.
Wide Flange I-Beam @ W18x30Corrugated Decking in concrete slabWeather Proof Flashing
Aluminum Mullions + Low-e Glazing
Concrete Shear Wall
Winter
Summer
Stack Ventilation in tower
Cross breeze cooling
Welcome to the PAC
TICKETS
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Historical gallery
Performance center entrance
IwamotoScott Architecture 20121643 Powell St.
Existing HierarchiesHistorical Facade (A) Existing Vertical RhythmsSandwiched by renovated garage and a recently renovated Victorian style family unit, 1643 Powell
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1643 Powell St. Facade Studies
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Existing HierarchiesHistorical Facade (A) Existing Vertical RhythmsSandwiched by renovated garage and a recently renovated Victorian style family unit, 1643 Powell
y g g yy g g y
sits in low height-line compared to the adjacent y yy y
context.
Visual study of existing garage door, front entrance,and single pane glass mullions establishes a balanced
y g g gy g g g
hierarchy of the facade.g p gg p g
Visual study of existing horizontal brick elements create a vertical rhythm of repetition. Ruling out a
y gg
proportion of hierarchies for the historical facade.y p gy p g
Strong SymmetryStrong symmetrical elements of historical facade establishes stability and grounds the facade on its
g yg y
ground plane, the new mullion design should y gy g
emminate some of those qualities while maintaing p gg
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1643 Powell St. Facade Studies
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Vertical Landscape Horizontal Landscape Views
Sloped roofs collect snow and chamfered roofs allow
for views
Topography contours define the siting of services
Significant materials are reused in the landscape to memorialize the mining
excavations
Historic Excavation Spots
ILLEMNTIInternational Open Competition: Third Place
David Garcia Studio 2011
Hovedrute
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Strategically placed entry points
Adjacencies define a looping experience
The loop distributes spaces along its tangents
MAP (Manual of Architectural Possibilities) is a publication aiming to merge the fields of science and research on one hand, and architectural design on the other. The publication exemplifies this approach via it’s format. MAP presents itself as a folded A1, with only two pages. Research and data on one page, and architectural projects on the other.
I was mainly in charge of diagramming and sequencing of diagrams for this publication and it is with honor that it is now our 4th and most recent publication thus far.
David Garcia Studio, Denmark 2011Manual of Architectural PossibilitiesMAP