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MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE / LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

PORTFOLIO

landscape

urbanism

Hybrid Food MarketFALL 2010SITE : MCGRAW HILL PLAZA, NYC

birds eye view

The proposal explores the physical and conceptual dynamics of a program component (the step),to create a continuous sequence of evolving spaces which encloses, moderates light, openly circulates and provides the framework for urban food-markets, complementing these spaces with a green landscape. In addition, the stepping component develops micro - indoor and outdoor performance venues, a cafe, and open program spaces providing for a variety of leisurely, cultural and intellectual activity.

The project was driven by research of the physical properties and limitations of the staircase, the implied spatial relationships it creates, terrace farming, and the ability of the step to create fluid transition between wall, stair, and planter

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Context Plan : NYC

W. 49th St.

W. 48th St.

6th

Ave

McGraw Hill Building

east approach

northeast corner

rice paddies

growth zone neutral zone(terrace)

level

terrace farming at Machu Pichu

contour analysis

slope

possible program

circulation

market space

residual (green/alt. program)

rice paddies

growth zone neutral zone(terrace)

level

terrace farming at Machu Pichu

contour analysis

slope

possible program

circulation

market space

residual (green/alt. program)

contour ---> step mapping / iterations

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Terrace Studies : circulation weaving

access + growing areas

^Terrace Studies : circulation and program

exploded Axon

roof

central path

amphitheatre

indoor performance

cafe

food stalls

circulation

structural mounds

wall/terrace

circulation

growing areas

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lower plan

section

upper plan

McGraw Hill Building

Upper Market

Indoor Performance

AmphitheatreGrowing Area

indoor Performance

Ground Floor Market

lower Market

amphitheatre

plaza / gathering

seasonal fruit growing / tree volume

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components : axonComponent formation: growing scales

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growing terraces

indoor market

perspectives

Transient Terrain

The Schuylkill River is in constant flux. Conquered by the city, her water is undrinkable and polluted. In addition to this, storm-water surges flush sewage into the river, further tarnishing this precious gift to the city of Philadelphia. Transient Terrain is an attempt to challenge and mitigate this problem.

Acknowledging the constant flux of the river, its architecture reaches out to the Schuylkill, and invites it into the city on its own premise : the tidal shift. Studies of elevation and its ability to control the flow of water, and the development and implementation of a folding component that accommodates filtration landscape and program has resulted in an architecture that encapsulates the rhythm of the Schuylkill in a transient architectural system.

FALL 2010SITE: PHILADELPHIA, PA

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Section perspective : from ground to river

animation frames : Tidal Cycle

concept render

vectors / access points

analysis + projection : formal framework

water + terrain systems elevation and tidal system

transient systems...

stormwater volumes

site water flow

site landform

subdivision

LANDSCAPE LAYER CIRCULATION TIDE POOL

storm

high tide

tide pools

schuykill riverwater collection / usage

tide pools / transient

usable pools

tide pools / transient

dam �ush

meditative / relaxing

active

rainwater collection / usage

outdoor platform deactivated

collection pool

remaining water (pebble pool)

dam �ush

active

landscape water / absorbed

rainwater collection / usage

outdoor platform deactivated

collection pool

remaining water (paddle pools),evaporation

dam �ush

schuykill river

landscape water / absorbed

schuykill riverwater collection / usage

tide pools / transient spacemeander...observe

usable pools

wetland

dam �ush

meditative / relaxing

active

schuykill river

concept sketches

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Program Component:envelope + program

program diagram

axon : architecture deployment

...architecture performance

private steam baths

indoor sports

swimmingswimming

loby / spa

resteraunt /club

heated poolsgym

lobby

library / tech center

park / landscapeyoga

restaurant/ club

Athletic

Cross-Court (b-ball, badminton, dodgeball)Indoor Soccer Semi-Athletic (�oating, hydro therapy)Lap Pool

Weights, Machines(b-ball, badminton, dodgeball)

Running track

Sauna / steam bathsCaverns Semi-outdoor / heated

Media Center(library, internet, cafe)

Yoga / pilates / platforms(b-ball, badminton, dodgeball)

Indoor Spa building(massage, lobby, showers)

Pools

program excerpt:

program component: envelope + program

plan

section : boat club

section : fitness center

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exterior perspective

interior perspective : lobby-hallway

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This is the 21st century. Pace and perceptions have quickened.

Sport has seen a revolution in the last 25 years or so in the form of the extreme, as mechanical empowered

humans seek to defeat gravity and master natural elements.

There is a calling for a park that is dedicated to the evolution and

cultivation of sport.

The site at Bridesburg is an ideal location for the Zoom! Park - creating

a venue driven park that provides an economic and entertainment hub to

the region and locale.

The design emerges from an iterative process that emphasizes circulation,

programmatic performance and flexibility through landform and

infrastructure.

SPRING 2012SITE: BRIDESBURG, PHILADELPHIA, PA

ZOOM! PARK : Landform Circuits

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Balancing destination and venue with neighborhood benefits...

...through landform-infrastructure articulation

paintball arena(s)

adult �tness spectator greens

youth �tness

youth skate bowl

+ new program

50 000

24 000

14 000

12 000

20 000

training pits

parkour /agility training14 000

5.5 acres

10.5 acres

7.5 acres

30 acres

3.5 acres3 acres

Bridesburg Landing

activation deck

action rooms

morphous mounds

forestecologies

unused1 600 000( 36 acres )

1 212 453(30 acres)

200 000(4.5 acres)

new program 8 acres

green 9 acres

riverfront development 4.5 acres

ecology / "park" 14.5 acres

new program

green

riverfront development

ecology / "park"

big event

1000’Los Angeles:

X Games Venue

X Games : bidding requirements + program studies

Step Up

40 000food court

Indoor Dome (20 000 capacity)

(sponsor village)

best trick / best whip

150’

Dirt

Control Towers

Asphalt

skateboard/bmx

27 000

10 000

skate park

Logistics

cold storage

street

MOTO X

900

big airvert

26 000

TV, Logistics, Vendor, Rally, Moto, and Sponsor equipment & storage

Rally Car

freestyle

1 000

X-Fest

Sports

temporary structure

extended program

new ecologies

27 000 15 000 20 000

15 000 15 000

120 000 70 000

900

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scripting - landform + subdivision studies

program studies + formation

scale + program evaluation

overview perspective : towards delaware

section : infrastructure Morphous Arena

vehicle + bicycle circ. Big Event activation (X Games) Local activation (sport as usual) pedestrian circ. + amenity

greens

Morphous Arena - a framework for events

15000 capacity mini dome

mounds - neighbourhood shield

pits - closed event

frame - circulation and spectating

toxic soil

protective membrane

�tness strip (multi - use)bio-duct

(stormwater, obstruction course)action mounds

the Ark

(parking, ammenity, covered program)

check dam

service coridoor

pro skate

jungle gym

youth skate

playground

paintball pit

mixed pads

swimming

basketball

broomball

yoga

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8 races

9 freestye

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10 food court

11 media tent

2 junior

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restauraunt

picnic spots

marina

pedestriancirculation

boathouse

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new development guidelines

varying :new edge prescriptions

fringe program

target: emerging economy

transit hub

free library expansion+ Tech. Institute

convention center annex + skybridge

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CATALYTIC FRAMING FALL 2012

SITE: THE READING VIADUCT

PHILADELPHIA, PA

The Reading Viaduct:-Frames catalytic Open Space-Creates dynamic Seam between different use districts-Anchors pedestrian traverse that interfaces + activates perpendiculars

Over time, this combination catalyses development across the City to North Philadelphia.Axon : Components and Operations

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active commercial

vacancy / parking lot

on / off points

green / ecology reserve

catalytic edges

perpendicular anchors

green / ecology reserve

VIADUCT DISTRICT(future, live, some work, play)

LOFT DISTRICT(existing,rapidly growing)

TECH DISTRICT-EMERGENT ECONOMY(technology - startups, collaboratives,accelerators

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over layer : urban intentions

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New Development

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Deployment : Diagram excerpt

Process excerpt : adjacent Operations Process excerpt : Greens Operations

Process excerpt : edge Operations

media wall \ dynamic lighting

column grid

program arena - amphitheatre, night movies, performance

elevator, bike storage, facilities, security

activated walls - graffiti, murals, media screen

patternarticulation

legibile surface - pattern

High lights

on viaduct

on viaduct

step - back

+ rain garden

portal accelerator

portal

portalammenity

portalgarden

bleed

underaccess

under ‘box’

ADJACENT FABRIC CROSSINGS HYBRID ACCESS

+ green roof+expanded paving

+ program box+ kiosk / artisan

+ arts + culture+ advertising $

+ stormwater managment+ ‘secret’ garden

+ transient structure+ kiosk+ artisan

+ lighting system

+ directional accelerator

+ retail / service+expanded paving media wall \ dynamic

lighting

column grid

program arena - amphitheatre, night movies, performance

elevator, bike storage, facilities, security

activated walls - graffiti, murals, media screen

patternarticulation

legibile surface - pattern

High lights

on viaduct

on viaduct

step - back

+ rain garden

portal accelerator

portal

portalammenity

portalgarden

bleed

underaccess

under ‘box’

ADJACENT FABRIC CROSSINGS HYBRID ACCESS

+ green roof+expanded paving

+ program box+ kiosk / artisan

+ arts + culture+ advertising $

+ stormwater managment+ ‘secret’ garden

+ transient structure+ kiosk+ artisan

+ lighting system

+ directional accelerator

+ retail / service+expanded paving

Deployment:components + operations

phasingsite reading

Site

step - back

development compositeviaductcrossingEdge

Development

circulation

circulationopen spaces open spaces program layers composite

hybrid building + landform:towards full buildout

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Landform Hybrid : Markets Pavilionhybrid building + landformtowards full buildout

new development foundation / basementmounds

phase 1 : green field

bridge over I676 : 2030 Gateway

raise the bar

remix

rest / view completed hybrid

A1 typology : clubs and colabs Institute for New Media & Technological Arts

Sections : edge condition to Viaduct

Section : anchor to landform hybrid

SwaleBuffer Zone program roomsExtended Frontage

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25’5’ 40’ (varies) 60’ varies

Greens Loop Greens

Rain Garden PathViaduct (Solid condition)program room(active wall)

path bridgeexisting - readapted warehouse

greens loop

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Lit street Light stringsside-walk

Institute for New Media + Tech. Arts rest/ viewing area path new development

SwaleBuffer Zone program roomsExtended Frontage

(15’ min) 15’

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25’5’ 40’ (varies) 60’ varies

Greens Loop Greens

Rain Garden PathViaduct (Solid condition)program room(active wall)

path bridgeexisting - readapted warehouse

greens loop

greens Mixed Use Adjacency

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Lit street Light stringsside-walk

Institute for New Media + Tech. Arts rest/ viewing area path new development

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3 way - green roof, live, workportal

program rooms buffer zone new development edge

ground flow retailland-program hybrid

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role : architect. with J. Su (urban design) , C. Zacharailes, A. Wong (city planning)

Urban Land Institute, Hines Competition ; spring 2012

perspective : institute for future energy

perspective : office courtyard

section : exchange driven model

plan

A PlAce for exchAnge Innovation is born from exchanging knowledge and ideas. Mixing and mingling is deigned into the daily work experience

cAtAlyst for the future of energy A research institute anchors an urban campus that reinforces houston’s role as energy capital of the u.s.

A cool PlAce In A hot cIty the opposite of a heat island — the bayou breeze and solar site orientation keep streets comfortable for pedestrians.

exchange scenarioconcept diagram