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EMBRACE DANCE COMMUNITY CENTERArchitecture, Programatic Development, Site Design
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EMBRACE DANCE COMMUNITY CENTER
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DALSTON
RHYTHM
Dalston is a multicultural neighborhood in London that
is in constant flux. The idea for this program is to expose
the community to itself. The building is made up of a
combination of dance spaces and tailor shops. Both
parts of the program are for public use, with a small
administrative group that interacts and collaborates with
the community.
The Embrace Community Dance Center is a blend of many
elements that make up the urban environment of London.
The four elements that anchored this project are:
Rhythm, represened by the dance center.
Community enrichment, the basis for the development of the tailor shop.
Embrace/enhance which represents the diversity that makes Dalston special and Variation which allows this
building to belong to the community.
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Dance studio
Dance studio
Tailor
Restaurant
Lobby
Gift shopSECTION A
SECTION B
GROUND PLAN
Main Theater
(2 floors down)
Tailor Tailor Tailor
Tailor
Theater
(2 floors down)
Lobby
Lobby
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square axis
housing axis
GREEN CONNECTION
VARIETY 3 LEVELS OF SPACECENTRAL POINT
PERFORMANCE
SPACE
DANCERS TAILORS
FACADE
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housing axis
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EMBRACE DANCE COMMUNITY CENTER
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One of the main elements for
thIs project was to enrich the
community by enhancing the
creative city concept. The
development of outdoor space
nurtures a strong community
inside and out. The spatial
diversity of the green network
offeres a variety of connective
levels with foliage.
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1 . TREES ON THE SQUARE 2. WATER, AIR, EARTH 3. OUTDOOR SEATING
4. VARIETY OF NATIVE PLANTS 5. SHELTERING TREES 6. TREE CLUSTERS
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EMBRACE DANCE COMMUNITY CENTER
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PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE
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EMBRACE DANCE COMMUNITY CENTER
OPEN TAILOR WORKSHOPTAILOR SHOP STREET
SIDE GALLERY ENTRY
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DANCE STUDIOS
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OMSI SCIENCE CAMPArchitecture, Site Development
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OMSI SCIENCE CAMP
The OMSI Science Camp is a place where kids can discover
the natural world.
Controlled Exploration: The site encourages dwellers to explore their natural surroundings
Organic Order: the site responds to user activities as much as to the natural elements of the site
Clear Center: the creation of a heart that can orient the dweller
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OMSI SCIENCE CAMP
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EXPLORATION PATH
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DETROIT IDEA CENTERArchitecture, Site Development, Urban Planning
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DETROIT IDEA CENTER
The Idea Center is a space that unites
urban-farming and enriches the
area of Corktown by emphasizing its
beauty and history with a quality of
education.
Detroit has developed a culture of
urban farming, a movement that offers
great potential for the community.
The sill will be a connection between
the urban-farmers in Detroit and offer
them the tools that they may not have
access to.
The design incorporates education
which can be achieved through
the areas of farming, composing/
Recycling and the arts, with a strong
understanding of te history of the site
and the community.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR FOSTER TEENS AND SENIORSCommunity Enhancement, Program Development,Urban planning
Software: SketchUp, Revit, AutoCad, Illustrator, Hand Drawing
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SENIORS AND FOSTER TEENS
Seniors and foster teens are groups that easily find themselves
disadvantaged, vulnurable and sometimes ignored by society.
In this community they can complement each other seniors
can serve as role models for teens, while the teens can be aids
and companions for the seniors.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SENIORS AND FOSTER TEENS
4 UNITSFOSTER TEEN
HOUSING WITH
COMMUNITY SPACE.
7 UNITSMAIN FOSTER TEEN
HOUSING.
20 UNITSARTIST SENIOR
HOUSING WITH
COMMUNITY SPACE.
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CULINARY HUBArchitecture, Site Planning
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CULINARY HUB
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Architecture, Site Planning
C.H.O.P is a place where people
the people of Portland can enjoy an
immersive market where they can
meet with their favorite smells, colors,
tastes, and people.
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CULINARY HUB
section
FLOOR ONE FLOOR TWO FLOOR THREE FLOOR FOUR
green house
auditorium
auditorium
rooftop garden
restaurant
library
kitchen
grocery
teaching kitchen
teaching kitchen
food market
meeting room
shop
shop
loading dock
FLOOR ONE FLOOR TWO FLOOR THREE FLOOR FOUR
green house
auditorium
auditorium
rooftop garden
restaurant
library
kitchen
grocery
teaching kitchen
teaching kitchen
food market
meeting room
shop
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FLOOR ONE FLOOR TWO FLOOR THREE FLOOR FOUR
green house
auditorium
auditorium
rooftop garden
restaurant
library
kitchen
grocery
teaching kitchen
teaching kitchen
food market
meeting room
shop
shop
loading dock
FLOOR ONE FLOOR TWO FLOOR THREE FLOOR FOUR
green house
auditorium
auditorium
rooftop garden
restaurant
library
kitchen
grocery
teaching kitchen
teaching kitchen
food market
meeting room
shop
shop
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EL CENTRO POSTER SERIESAnalysis, Research
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PiaxtlaisatownlocatedinthesouthoftheMexicanstateofPuebla.Alargepartofitspopulationhasmigrated
totheU.S.tofindworkandmoneyfortheirfamilies.Theseremittencesfuelthelocaleconomyandhaveanimpact
onthestructureofthetown.Perhapsthebesttimetoseethisimpactisduringthefestivaldevotedtothetowns
patronsaint.InPiaxtla,thetownholdsayearlyeventtopayhomagetoLaVirgendelaAsuncion,VirginoftheAscen-
sion.Thefestival(laFeria)isthemostimportanteventinPiaxtlaandrunsthroughthemonthofAugust.Thisisthe
timethatmanywhoarelivingintheU.S.returntoPiaxtlatospendtimewithfamilyandreconnectwiththeircus-
toms.AsmoremoneyissentbackfromtheU.S.thefestivalbecomesmoreandmoreextravagantwhichinturnmoti-
vatesimmigrantstoreturntoexperiencethecelebration.
ThisprojectwasbornfromthefascinationofElCentro,thetownsquarealsoknownasthezocalo,andtheway
itisutilizedduringtheFeria.Itmorphsintoamarketplace,acarnival,adancehall,apublicparkandashoppingcen-
teralmostseamlessly.Itisanextremelyflexiblespacethathastheabilitytoaccomodatetheneedsoftwodifferent
worlds:thetownspeoplewholivehereyear-roundandthereturningpopulationduringthefestival.
El Centro ProjectPiaxtla | Puebla | Mexico
Map of Piaxtla with the main square (El Centro) and main highway highlighted.
A) Map of Mexico showing the location of the state of Puebla. B) Map of Puebla showing the location of the municipality of Piaxtla.
Photograph taken in 1942 from the northern mountain. It shows the most important elements in a Mexican community: 1) the church 2) the Market place 3) the public park 4) and the Municipal building
The plaza is a weekly market where vendors gather to sell their goods in Piaxtla. This event enables townspeople to do their shopping of fresh pro-
duce along with most items needed throughout the week and eliminates the need for supermarkets or large retail stores.
The festival is a celebration devoted to the Virgin of the Ascension and many ceremonies and events are held. Many carnival rides and booths are
invited to participate, and this gives the town a nocturnal quality that doesnt exist throughout the rest of the year. Whereas the market place and
the plaza are used by locals and visitors for necesities, the feria serves mostly recreational purposes.
This phtograph taken from the southern mountain 70 years later shows that the town expands concentrically around El Centro. The four structures have remained important.
This photgraph shows the market place (mercado) in use in 1942, where vendors could gather to
sell their goods. This commercial method has been in use since precolumbian times.
This fountain was constructed near the church and was meant to represent the core of the town. Still a very important structure, the market place (mercado) has grown exponentially to acco-
modate a growing population. This shed is used for the weekly Plaza market and for important
events and gatherings especially during the festival (feria). It is also slowly transforming into a
permanent market place like those found in larger Mexican cities such as Puebla and Oaxaca.
The fountain has been replaced by a kiosko, a small pavilion for taking refreshment.
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El Centro | TheSquare
La Plaza | TheWeeklyMarket
La Feria | TheFestival
Antonia Manuel German & Juana
Symbol Key
Mobile Stalls: Vendors whose wares are small enough to be carried through the market place. Some examples are blankets, wire mesh stands and small carts.
Booths: Assembled structures that protect vendors and their goods from the elements and act as shelter through the month.
Rides: Amusement rides that include a carousel, bumper cars, ferris wheel, tilt-a-whirl. Also arcade houses and trampolines.
Table Stalls: Stalls created by joining tables for displaying goods. Primarily found within the shed which provides cover.
El Mercado: The shed (el jacaln) at the center of town has been used primarily to hold major events and the weekly plaza. It has begun to be used by resident vendors to sell produce, food and other goods on a daily basis.
La Plaza: The plaza is a traditional farmers market. Every wednesday local vendors set up in the town square to sell everything from household items to livestock. This lasts from sun-up to sun-down.
La Feria: The fair is an annual festivity held during the month of August. Vendors from all over Mexico are invited, along with carnival booths and rides. They are primarily out-of-towners whose booths serve as their shelter for the duration of the fair.
Color Key
August 8th 2012First Plaza of the month.
Vehicles: Many of the vendors transport their goods using cars and trucks. These fill space around the main square.
AntoniaisaresidentofPiaxtlaandavendorthatsellsgrilledcorn
inthezocalo.Shetoldmethatcomparedtootherpeopleshehad
theluxuryofgoinghomeeverynightandsleepingonherownbed.
Howeverifthiswasnotthecaseshewouldnothaveaproblem
stayinginthezocalosinceshebelievesittobesafeandaproduc-
tivewayofkeepingthemerchandiseinoneplace.Atnightshelocks
everythingtothebenchsheusesashervendingpostandreturns
thenextdaywithcornforgrillingandthetraditionaltoppingsof
chilepowder,limeandsalt.Herstandisapublicbench,asmall
tableandasmallcharcoalgrill.Thisisherfirsttimesellingcornin
thezocalo,andknowsthatthefestivalisagreattimetomakeextra
money.ThoughshehaschildrenwhoareworkingintheU.S.she
doesntliketojustsitandwaitforthemtosendhermoney,asshe
believesmanyinthetowndo.AtthebeginningofthemonthAn-
toniawasinthezocalobyherselfandlatershewasjoinedbyher
husbandandgranddaughterwhowouldkepthercompany.Since
Antonialocksherpropertytothemetalbenchithascreatedasmall
circlewherepeoplethatsheknowsgather,thisisalsoenforced
sinceherfriendhasalsosetupshopinfrontofher,sellinggumand
candy.Theyenjoyedbeingabletochatinthetimebetweensales.
Manuelsellssmalltrincketslikethepopularturtlebobble-heads
madeofsmallgourdsandwoodfor25pesos($2.00).Hecameto
PiaxtlawithhismotherwhohasbeencomingtotheFeriaforthe
last5years.Manueltoldusthattheymoveallyearround,selling
knickknacksandcrafts.Theirtripbeginsintheirhometownand
takesthemallaroundMexico.Theyexplainthattheyusedtobeable
totravelbybusbutthatisnowdifficultbecausebuslinesarenot
beingasaccommodatingduetotheirlargequantitiesofmerchan-
diseandtheirboothcomponents.Nowtheymusthiretruckdrivers
thattakethemtotheirdestinationforafee.Forthedurationofthe
festivaltheyliveintheirboothtokeepaneyeontheirmerchandise.
German&Juanacreatepersonalizedbraceletsbywrappingcolor-
fulthreadtoastripofplastic.Thecouplemadethemselvesstand
outfromothersofthesametradebytheirquicknessanddesigns.
Theyholdacustom-madestandthatholdspre-madebraceletswith
popularnamesandcolors.Theirstandiscomprisedofthreehinged
boardsthatcanbefoldedandeasilycarried.Whenacustomerap-
proachesthem,theysetdowntheirboardtodisplaytheirwork.
Theyhaveasmallnotebookwheretheywritetherequestednames
orwordsstrugglingabitwithspelling.Thecoupleplacethemselves
inthezocalonearthekioskoandawaitforpasserbys.Theirthree
childrensitpatiently,usingcardboardtomakethecementsofter
andcooler,astheylearnthecraftsoftheirparents.Theyexplain
thattheyhavelearnedmanycraftsandskillsintheircityofTaxco,
locatedintheneighboringstateofGuerrero.Butthebraceletsallow
themtotravellightandareverypopular,especiallywiththeyoung
peoplethatarevisitingfromtheU.S.Otherthantheirdisplaythey
haveabackpackinwhichtheycarrytheirmaterialsandonebench
forJuanatositon.Theyalsocarrywiththemaplastictarpthatthey
useasaprotectivecanopy.Theirestablishmentreliesontheirplace-
mentsincetheyareintheverycenterofthezocalotheycanuse
thecementbenchofthezocaloasasittingplace,eatingplaceand
restingarea.
Vendors
Vendor Stalls
Section: North to south. Mercado and kiosko
Felipeandhisbrotherwereonlyinthetownforthemainweekof
thefestival.TheycamefromthecityPueblaandoncetheywere
doneinPiaxtlatheyweregoingtoanotherfestivalinCholula.Fe-
lipewasresponsibleforonelargeboothandhisbrotherforanother.
Eachhadacombinationofhandmadewoodenitemsrangingfrom
spoonstobackmassagers.Theyexplainedthattheydidnotfindthe
festivaltobeasprosperousasithadbeeninpastyearsandthata
lotlesspeopleseemedtobeinPiaxtlacomparedtoprioryears.Like
therestofthevendorsthatwerestationedinthezocalotheyslept
intheirboothsandfoundthatthiswasthebestwaytosavemoney
andprotecttheirmerchandise.WhenIaskediftheyfoundthisway
oflivinguncomfortabletheyrespondedthatitwasfinesincetheir
booth,measuringtenfeetinlength,offeredthemmuchmorespace
thanotherpeoplethere.
SantosisparticipatinginPiaxtlasfestivalforthefirsttime.Heisa
memberoftheOtomitribefromthenorthsectionofthestateof
PueblafromatownasremoteasPiaxtla.HeendedupinPiaxtla
becauseafriendwhohasparticipatedinthefestivalinvitedhim.
HiscraftisatradehelearnedinhishometownintheSierraNorte
ofPuebla.Theregionsartisansarewellknownforcreatingintricate
andbeautifulobjectsusingbeadworkandbarkpaper.Hefounditto
beverypopularinPiaxtlaandbecauseofthisheplanstocomeback
nextyearandbringothersfromhistown.Santosexplainedthatafter
monthsofsavinghewasfinallyabletopurchasehisstall,which
wasdesignedbyhimandconstructedbyametalsmithinhistown.
Santosexplainedthathedecidedonthemeasurementsbasedon
themoneythathehadatthetime,ifonehadthemoneytohavea
biggerstalldoneheexplainedthenonecould.Healsotookinto
considerationtheamountofspacethatheneededforhisworkand
thefactthattownslikePiaxtlachargevendorsafeerelativetothe
dimensionsofthestalls.Theboothisametalframedstructuremea-
suringfivefeetinlengthandadepthof6feet.Thetabletopwhere
heplaceshismerchandiseisthreefeetdeepandrisesthreefeet.
Thetotalheightoftheboothissevenfeetwithagableroof.Putting
thestalltogetherisverysimpleandsincehismerchandiseissmall
hedoesnotusemuchofthespaceunderneathotherthantohave
somepersonalitemsandextramerchandise.Santosexplainedthat
hisboothdidnothaveboardsrisingbetweenthetabletopandthe
floorthatmanyusetosleepon.Insteadhesethisboothagainstthe
thepark,sothathecouldsitontheledgeduringthedayandsleep
onitatnigh.SantoswasoriginallyplanningtostayinPiaxtlafor
twoweeksbutoncehewasthereherealizedthatstayinguntilthe
endofthemonthwasbeneficialsincemanyofthethatweregoing
backtotheU.S.weredoingsoatheendofthemonth.Thisisthe
timethatmanyusetobuylastminutegiftsandsouvenirs.
MartaisfromAcatlan,acityanhourawayfromPiaxtla.Shewasin
townforthedurationofthefestival,sellingclothingfromdifferent
regionsofMexico.Shewasintownforabouttwoweeks,duringthe
firstweekhersonkepthercompanyandinthelastweekherhus-
bandarrivedwithnewmerchandise.Sheexplainedthatsheneeded
helpfrombothofthemassembleanddisassembleherestablish-
mentbecausethemetalbarsaretooheavyforhertodoitalone.
Oncethefestivalisovershewillhiresomeonefromthenexttown
tomoveherthingstothenextfestival.Inpreviousyearsshehad
reliedonpublictransportationbutthishaschangedsincebusesno
longermakeasmanylocalstopsandlimitpickups.Liketheoth-
erswhocomeforthefestival,shesleepsinherboothandrelieson
beingwithhermerchandisetoprotectit.Thebenefitstosleepingin
herbootharenothavingtowastemoneyforhotelsandnothaving
tomovehermerchandise.
Vendors
Felipe Santos Marta
August 22nd 2012Third Plaza of the month.
Elevation: North facade of zocalo and kiosko.
5 am
7 am
11 am
1 pm
3 pm
5 pm
PLAZA TIMELINESMARKET TIMELINE
Though the weekly plaza is organized in a very organic manner, there are new attempts to make business within the shed more orderly. Pathways were made to create sections for dierent types of vendors. So the meat sellers are grouped together in one section while the baked goods are in another. The mercado is also used during other days of the week though not in the same scale as the weekly market. The schedule is similar however, with people setting up fruit stands and makeshift kitchens for selling food. It is a known fact that in most Mexican cities it is in the market places that you find their culture. The best food, the local styles, regional goods and crafts. And as Piaxtla grows, El Mercado must also adapt.
LupeisoriginallyfromChinantlaanearbytown(itsdividedfrom
Piaxtlabyastreet).ShemovedtoPiaxtlabecausethereshehadthe
opportunityofputtingupherownbusiness.Shedecidedthatveg-
etableswouldbethebestproducttosellsincethetowndoesnot
haveasupermarketandhasaccesstofreshproduceonlyduring
thePlazaonwednesdays.SincethemercadoinPiaxtlaisanopen
shed,itwaseasyforhertoset-upandinthisyearherbusinesshas
grownfromhavingatableofproducetohavingsixtablesstacked
withfruits,vegetablesandflowers.LupetravelstoAcatalntofind
freshproduceonceaweekandreliesonherchildrenorhusbandto
takecareofthestand,whichhasbecomeapermanentfixtureofthe
mercado.
Lupe
Mariawasveryhappytobesellinginthetown,shewasastrong
believerofthequalityofthesweetsthatshesells.Sheofferedall
kindsoftraditionalMexicansweets,suchaschilcacayote,ared
candiedsquashandfamoussweetpotatotreatknownascamote.
Sheencouragedhercustomerstosamplehermerchandisetoprove
itsquality.Shebelievedthatthefreshnessofhersweetswerewhat
maintainedhercustomershappy.Shetookturnswithherhusband
andsontravellingbackandforthfromhertowntotransportfresh
productswhensheranlow.MariaarrivedinPiaxtlaaftergoingtoa
festivalinthecityofAcatlanandwasplanningtostaythereforthe
remainderoftheweekwithhersonwhileherhusbandlefttosetup
forafestivalinCholula.Theysleptintheirbooth,whichmeasured
tenfeetinlengthbyadepthofsixfeet.Shewaslocatedinthewest-
ernedgeofthezocalo,surroundedbyotherboothsthatalsosold
sweets.Shefeltthatthecompetitionwasessentialformaintaininga
highqualityproduct.
InesisaresidentofPiaxtla.Butcheringandmeatsellinghavebeen
herfamilystradeforgenerationsandtheyarealsoknownfortheir
pozole(awhitehominysoup)andtheirtacos.Shecanbefound
sellingfoodinthemercadoonsomedaysandsellingmeatdur-
ingthewednesdayplaza.Sheexplainedthatthenewpresidenthas
helpedthemerchantsorganizeinthemercadobypavingthefloor
withbricksanddemarcatingpathwaysforcustomerstotraversethe
marketplacewithease.Thepathwaysalsomarkdifferentsections
ofthemarketduringtheplaza,sothatmeatsellersareallinone
place,thebakersinanother,etc.WhiletalkingtoInesothervendors
askediftheycouldsettheirestablishmentnexttoherssinceitwas
emptyandsheexplainedtothemthatthislocationwasformeat
sellers.Itsanewsystemthatalsohassomepoliticalcomplexity.An
associationofvendors,ofwhichInesisamember,pooledmoney
togethertohelpimprovethemercadoandtheshed.Shebelieves
thatthisgrantsthemmorerighttohavetheirbusinesshousedwith-
inthestructureoftheshed.
Ines Maria
Vendors
Stage
August 15th 2012Second Plaza of the month.
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7 am
11 am
1 pm
3 pm
5 pm
PLAZA TIMELINESPLAZA TIMELINE
The weekly market is held every wednesday, though most vendors arrive the night before to set up. The plaza sprawls accross the square and takes a dierent shape every week. This timeline shows the duration of the plaza from 5 am where the vendors wake to display their merchandise until 5 pm when the square is thouroughly cleaned by municipal waste management.
Elevation: South facade of mercado.
This poster series project was an
analysis of El Centro, the town square,
of a small town in Mexico. Particularely
fascinating was the way the town
square is utilized during It morphs
into a weekly market place, a carnival,
a dance hall, a public park and a
shopping center almost seamlessly.
It is also slowly growing into a
permanent open-air marketplace.
During the fair it is an extremely
flexible space that has the ability
to simultaneously accomodate the
needs of two different worlds: the
townspeople who live here year-round
and the returning population.
The information for this project was
obtained through direct observation
and interaction with the space of the
town square and its users.
Theareahassomepermanentconveniencestoresthatareopenall
weeklong.Howeverthelackoffreshproducemakesthemercado
essential.Someoftheretailerscomplainthatthemercadoandthe
plazaweretakingcustomersawaybutwhenobservingtheitems
thataresoldineachestablishmenttheyarenotcompetingwith
eachotherbutcomplementthemselves.
Thechurchisanessentialparttothetownsorganizationandde-
velopment.SincethemainreasonforthefestivalistheVirginofthe
townthechurchalsogoesthroughsometransformationstoaccom-
modatetheincreaseinpopulation.Whenlargereventsareprepared
inthechurchalargetentisset-uptogooutsidethechurchcreating
anewchurchinthefrontpartofthechurch,thiswaythefacade
becomesthealtarandthepathtoenterthechurchbecomesthe
centralaisle,whennolargereventsareplanthechurchreturnstoits
commonstate.
August 29th 2012Fourth Plaza day of the month.
Elevation: North facade of the church
Throughoutthemonthaseriesofeventsinpeopleshouseshappen
tocommemoratetheVirgin,Howeverthebiggestandmostim-
portantistheprocessionthathappensonAugust14th.Onthisday
eachyearadifferentpatronfamilyorganizestheeventssurrounding
theVirginandareresponsibleforlayingafloorpatternonthepath
thatwillbeusedbytheprocession.Beginningatthepatronfam-
ilyshometheprocessiongoesthroughmainstreetsandendsatthe
churchwherealargergroupofpeopleawaits.
Additional Observations
La Procesion La Iglesia Tiendas La Quema
AbigpartofthefestivalistheQuemawhichisasequenceof
fireworksthatoccurincelebrationofthevirginandthepeo-
plethatwillsoonbereturningtotheUnitedstates.TheQuema
happensinbetweenthemercadoandmunicipalbuildings.
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Analysis, Research
Theareahassomepermanentconveniencestoresthatareopenall
weeklong.Howeverthelackoffreshproducemakesthemercado
essential.Someoftheretailerscomplainthatthemercadoandthe
plazaweretakingcustomersawaybutwhenobservingtheitems
thataresoldineachestablishmenttheyarenotcompetingwith
eachotherbutcomplementthemselves.
Thechurchisanessentialparttothetownsorganizationandde-
velopment.SincethemainreasonforthefestivalistheVirginofthe
townthechurchalsogoesthroughsometransformationstoaccom-
modatetheincreaseinpopulation.Whenlargereventsareprepared
inthechurchalargetentisset-uptogooutsidethechurchcreating
anewchurchinthefrontpartofthechurch,thiswaythefacade
becomesthealtarandthepathtoenterthechurchbecomesthe
centralaisle,whennolargereventsareplanthechurchreturnstoits
commonstate.
August 29th 2012Fourth Plaza day of the month.
Elevation: North facade of the church
Throughoutthemonthaseriesofeventsinpeopleshouseshappen
tocommemoratetheVirgin,Howeverthebiggestandmostim-
portantistheprocessionthathappensonAugust14th.Onthisday
eachyearadifferentpatronfamilyorganizestheeventssurrounding
theVirginandareresponsibleforlayingafloorpatternonthepath
thatwillbeusedbytheprocession.Beginningatthepatronfam-
ilyshometheprocessiongoesthroughmainstreetsandendsatthe
churchwherealargergroupofpeopleawaits.
Additional Observations
La Procesion La Iglesia Tiendas La Quema
AbigpartofthefestivalistheQuemawhichisasequenceof
fireworksthatoccurincelebrationofthevirginandthepeo-
plethatwillsoonbereturningtotheUnitedstates.TheQuema
happensinbetweenthemercadoandmunicipalbuildings.
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Project Name
CONSTRUCTIONDrawing, Concept
Software: Rhyno, AutoCad, Multiframe, Hand Modeling and Illustrator
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Programs Used
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CONSTRUCTION: TRUSS SYSTEM
33.897T60.239C
y
x
39.601
28.857
43.013
y
x
56.351
27.971
y
x
Shear
Moment
Axial
The truss system was intended to
provide a space that was simple
yet beautifull. The structural
design elevates its beauty by
framing views and allowing light in.
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CONSTRUCTION: MINIMAL RESIDENCE DRAWING SET
3 REINFO
RCED
CONCRET
E SLAB #3
REB
AR @ 24 O
.C ON
TOP OF TJI 150
TJI 150 @ 24 O.C
WASTE
2'' UTILITY SLEEVE
WATER
GAS
VENT VENT
VEN
TVEN
T
VEN
TVEN
T
VENTVENT
3 REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB #3REBAR @ 24 O.C ON TOP OF TJI 150
TJI 150 @ 24 O
.C
3 REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB #3REBAR @ 24 O.C ON TOP OF TJI 150
TJI 150 @ 24 O
.C
37'-2''
12'-2''
9'-9
''
SLAB ON GRADE
15'-2''
13'-9''10'-4''8'-0''
31'-7''
37'-2''
8'-0
''18
'-3''11'-2''
31'-7''
4'-4''
20'-9'' 7'-0''
16''X8'' CONCRETE FOOTINGW/2 #3 REBAR CONT. HORIZ.#3 VERT. @24'' O.C.
2X8 P.T. PLATE W/1/2'' DIAM.ANCHOR BOLTS @ 6' MAX 0.CW/IN 12'' OF EACH CORNER
8'' FOUNDATION WALL
3 REIN
FORCED
CONCRET
E SLAB #3
REB
AR @ 24 O
.C ON
TOP OF T
JI 150
TJI 150 @ 24 O.C
WASTE
2'' UTILITY SLEEVE
WATER
GAS
VENTVENT
VEN
TVEN
T
VEN
TVEN
T
VENT
VENT
3 REINFORCED
CONCRETE SLAB #3
REBAR @ 24 O.C ON
TOP OF TJI 150
TJI 15
0 @ 24 O
.C
3 REINFORCED
CONCRETE SLAB #3
REBAR @ 24 O.C ON
TOP OF TJI 150
TJI 15
0 @ 24 O
.C
37'-2''
12'-2''9'-9''
SLAB ON GRADE
15'-2''
13'-9''
10'-4''
8'-0''
31'-7''
37'-2''
8'-0
''18
'-3''
11'-2
''
31'-7''
4'-4''20'-9''7'-0''
16''X8'' CONCRETE FOOTING
W/2 #3 REBAR CONT. HORIZ.
#3 VERT. @24'' O.C.
2X8 P.T. PLATE W/1/2'' DIAM.
ANCHOR BOLTS @ 6' MAX 0.C
W/IN 12'' OF EACH CORNER
8'' FOUNDATION WALL
Construction set for small dwelling in
Malheur national wildlife refuge. The
set includes details for all important
connections.
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Drawing, Concept
R-21 BATT INSULATION
VAPOR RETARDER
PRE-PAINTED HARDIE BOARD FACIA
2X6 DECKING
STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF OVER BUILDING PAPER
SHT. METAL FLASHING AND REGLET
SHEET METAL GUTTER AND DOWNSPOUT
BLOCKING
2X8 RAFTER
2X6 HEADER
VENTILATION SCREEN
FASCIA
2x6 STUDS @ 24O.C.
R-19 BATT INSULATION.
1'' THICK POLY-ISO RIGID INSULATION AND 1'' THICK EPS SHEATHING, TYPICAL
PLYWOOD SHEATHING
STUCCO
1X6 BASEBOARD
5/8'' gypsum wallboard
FOUNDATION WITH CRAWL SPACE:SEE DETAIL
SUBFLOOR
CONCRETE FINISH FLOOR
EAVE AND WALL SECTION
EAVE AND WALL SECTION
R-21 BATT INSULATION
VAPOR RETARDER
PRE-PAINTED HARDIE BOARD FACIA
2X6 DECKING
STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF OVER BUILDING PAPER
SHT. METAL FLASHING AND REGLET
SHEET METAL GUTTER AND DOWNSPOUT
BLOCKING
2X8 RAFTER
2X6 HEADER
VENTILATION SCREEN
FASCIA
2x6 STUDS @ 24O.C.
R-19 BATT INSULATION.
1'' THICK POLY-ISO RIGID INSULATION AND 1'' THICK EPS SHEATHING, TYPICAL
PLYWOOD SHEATHING
STUCCO
1X6 BASEBOARD
5/8'' gypsum wallboard
FOUNDATION WITH CRAWL SPACE:SEE DETAIL
SUBFLOOR
CONCRETE FINISH FLOOR
EAVE AND WALL SECTION
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Project Name
Cedar West Apartments Turnover Frequency
Guide
Frequency at Median Frequency above Median Frequency one Standard Deviation Above MeanUnit NumberCommon Space
Frequency below Median
1
WORK EXPERIENCEDiagramming, Free Form Based Code, Mapping
Software: AutoCad, SketchUp, and Illustrator
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Cedar West Apartments Turnover Frequency
Guide
Frequency at Median Frequency above Median Frequency one Standard Deviation Above MeanUnit NumberCommon Space
Frequency below Median
1
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WORK EXPERIENCE: URBAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT, CITY OF EUGENE
Drawings for the South Willamette
Free Form Based Code
implemented in the Spring of 2014 in
the city of Eugene, Oregon.
STREET TYPOLOGYSeries of 12 types
Figure 9.3850(7)(e) S-SW Zone Street Type 1Willamette Street 60 R.O.W (Interim Condition)
Eugene Code
9.3-6Revised 2/4/14
PROPERTY LINE
PR
OP
ER
TY L
INE
PR
OP
ER
TY LINE
BU
ILD TO
LINE
BU
ILD
TO
LIN
E
R.O.W
14 1414 6 6 6 6 143 33 10 10 10
60R.O.W
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Diagramming, Free Form Based Code, Mapping
FRONTAGE TYPES
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WORK EXPERIENCE: RESEARCH/DIAGRAMS FOR DOCTORATE CANDIDATE PROJECT
Research and graphic portrayal of
12 buildings for Christina Bollos,
PhD Architecture Dissertation: No
Vacancy: Uncovering the Architec-
tural contributions to social and
economic sustainability in subsi-
dized housing
Cascade Court Turnover Frequency
Guide
Frequency at Median Frequency above Median Frequency one Standard Deviation Above MeanUnit NumberCommon Space
Frequency below Median
1
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Diagramming, Free Form Based Code, Mapping
GuideParking Pedestrian EntryPlay Ground
100 Feet
Unive
rsity S
t.
Summ
it Ave.
Senec
a St.
Minor Ave
Cascade Court1201 Summit Avenue, Seattle 98101
UNIT PLAN
Cascade Court2 Bedroom Unit Plan
10 Feet
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STUDIES
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