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  • S H O M A R I S E K O U S A M U E L S

    P O R T F O L I O

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    To explore and participate in the movement that pushes regionalsitic

    Caribbean architecture to the forfront of the world architecture scene.

    V I S I O N

  • CONTACT

    S H O M A R I S E K O US A M U E L S

    Portfolio

    Born: 22.07.1989

    (1876) 355-1589

    [email protected]

    http://www.behance.net/sekou_samuels

    http://www.issuu.com/sekou

    1 Pleasant Valley CloseRed Hills St Andrew.

    OBJECTIVESeeking Internship in an engaging architectural firm both contributing to and absorbing from the practice in the field. This valuable experience will further mature my educational growth, whilst keeping me in pursuit of my dream of tackling problems through critical design

    EDUCATION

    ARDENNE HIGH SCHOOL

    UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (UTECH)2007-2011

    2002-2007

    4 Grade I (Distinctions) 4 Grade II (Distnctions)

    3 Passes

    Grade A Distinction

    Bachelors of Arts in Architectural Studies [Hons]

    Caribbean Secondary Examinations Certificate.Caribbean Examination Council, Barbados

    Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations Caribbean Examination Council, Barbados

    Advanced Level Exam, Cambridge University, London England

    INTERESTSReading and discovering architectural ideas, Video Games, Gym, Photography, Drawing

    EXPERIENCE

    FREE LANCE ARTIST

    FIRM LAWSummer 2011

    2011-Present

    2007-Present

    AISYSTEMS 3d modeler/renderer

    Portraits, vistas, figure drawing

    Administive Assistance

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    ACHIVEMENTS

    REFERENCES

    SKILLS

    Photoshop SketchingIllustrator DrawingIndesign DiagramingAuto. Cad PhotographySketchupVray

    DIGITAL HAND

    Most outstanding new Youth Entrant

    Most outstanding new Youth Entrant

    Massi Bride

    Massi Bride

    Pride

    D R . R O H A N B A I L E YM S . J A N E T T H O M P S O N M R . R O B E R T F U L L E R

    JAMAICA CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISION ART COMPETION AND EXHIBITION

    PARTICIATED AS AN INVITEE IN THE LIGUANEA DRUG AND GARDENS ART EXHIBITION

    Newcomer Prize

    Promise Prize

    Most Outstanding Draftsmanship

    2008

    2009

    2007 ACHIEVED GRADE A IN THE ADVANCED LEVEL ART EXAM ADMINISTERED BY CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY, LONDON ENGLAND

    Gold Medal, Works on Paper

    Gold Medal, Works on Paper

    LecturerCaribbean School of Architecture, University of Technology

    Lecturer & Head of SchoolCaribbean School of Architecture, University of Technology

    ArchitectHarold Morrison + Robert Woodstock Associates Limited15 Bedford Park Avenue, Kingston, Jamaica

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  • How do you design a lighting object that rejects the use of its skin as its diffuser?

    Lamp is the final project of Design Studio 1. Here students are given a geometrical shape; Cube, Cylinder, Cone, Sphere and Tetrahedron as well as a lighting action; Diffusion, Reflection or Spotlight and asked to produce a lighting object. In this case Cube and Diffusion were the object and its parameters repectively. Designers were also given strict instructions as to the look and performance of the object. The product had to maintain the inherent language of the geometrical shape, furthermore the surface material could not be used as the diffusing agent.

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    CUBE-D IFFUSEDLAMP

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  • The scattering of light in many directions as the result of reflection from an uneven surface or passage though a translucent material

    DIFFUSION [definition]

    PROCESS

    COMBINE BOTH TYPOLOGIES

    ARRANGE INTO LAYERS

    Combine the natural diffusion in nature with the linear structure of the cube to create an object that not only provides soft light, but a cube of diffused light.

    For best diffusive results, the cube was diesigned with three layers around the light source; the core, outer core and the structural layer.

    The skin of the leaves diffuse light

    Linear language of the cube Diffusive formations in nature

    Diffusion also occurs with window louvers

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    Light source at the core

    Columns arranged in a linear sequence provide soft light and structure

    Nature provides the best souce for diffusion

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    The result is a warm lamp that embodies both the subtleties of Light in nature and the language of the Cube

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    K INGSTOWN, ST. V INCENT & THE GRENADINES

    2010

    PUBL IC VOIDMUSEUM OF ST. VINCENT

    A museum, being of the city, needs to respond not only to its vernacular but the culture, flows and beat of its people. With that respect, the museum was considered first and foremost an extenton of the city into the space..

    The Site is located at the mouth of heritage square, A major activity hub in Kingstown . In response,the design blurs the lines between public and private, giving the ground floor to the people. The lobby doubles as a public display space, with museum services floating above this urban carpet. Linking the two layers is the major circulatory artery, An interpritation of the flows of the people.. the off kilter stair meanders to the views and focal points of the museum and its context. Patrons also experience this blurring of layers on the second floor, where a sky bridge allows the user a heightened experience.

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  • BAY STREET

    MIDDLE STREET / LONG LANE

    BACK STREET

    HERRITAGE SQUARE

    SITE

    St Vincent which was colonized by the English in 1723, is a lush volcanic island in the Caribbean Sea. Its capital, Kingstown, is characterized by the main streets that run parallel to the ocean. Bay Street is the citys connection to the sea, Middle Street; a narrow roadway that is mainly pedestrian exclusive and Back Street; known for its many churches. These streets provide the character and life for Kingstown. The cityscape has seen a cruise ship dock added as a step to modernize Kingstown and St Vincent.

    KINGSTOWN

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    Heritage Square is one of the major open nodes of Kingstown and as such, it functions as a major space for activity. Kingstown funnels its pedestrian and vehicular traffic along the 3 major streets and into the wide road ways of the square, which serves as the collector.

    Heritage Square accommodates large gatherings under the 12 meter canopy of the trees spread along the southern edge. Informal vending stalls in the square tend to the large crowds that gather during the day.

    Section through site

    Activity along the site

    THE SITE

  • +TEMPGALLERY

    The permanent gallery is interpreted as a modern absorbtion of the historic stone buildings of Kingstown

    The temorary gallery amalgamates the surrounding residential structures into a space

    PERMANENT GALLERY

    Reduce the footprint of the programme volume extending the urban carpet into the scheme

    Scale programme volumes to meet functional requirements and link to existing context hights

    A reflection of the flows of the people, the off-kilter stair connects the people to the museum

    The floating roof plane links the strucuture, creating a cohesive unit

    The screen-like skin shades the space while visually softening the structure's appearance

    The open lobby allows for natural cross ventelation

    PROCESS

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    View along Long Lane

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    Second Floor PlanFirst Floor Plan

    1. Lobby2. Cafe3. Mechanical Room4. Lecture Theatre 5. Conference Room6. Public Lift7. Museum Shop8. Service Entry

    9. Permanent Gallery10. Work Room11. Storage12. Kids' Space 13. Lobby Bridge14. Temporary Gallery15. Auxiliary16. Library/Media Room

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    Stair Detail

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    First Floor Lobby Bridge

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    THE SPACE BETWEEN

    WHAT IS THE ESSENCE OF A CONTAINER?

    The essence of container is not the structure, in and of itself, but the voids and spaces around it by which it is defined.

    The Student Union of the University of Technology, Jamaica acts as the representative body for the all the students of the university. The union coordinates the activities of the student-led societies, as well as organizing social events. The Container Project proposes a new student union activity centre for the university. This student activity centre is to provide amenities for business activities as well as a public space for dining, gatherings and performances.

    STUDENT CENTRE

    ST. ANDREW, JAMAICA

    2010

    CONTAINER

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  • The site is located at the northern most tip of the university, between the dorm and food facilities. The Barn, as it is affectionately called, is a public enclave that offers a range of activities for the students.

    Eating, moving, gathering, being and performing all occur in and around the space during the day. Also, the food facilities - located to the south always draw large crowds into the space. Eating and gathering occur to the east under the shading canopies of the trees. It is during the night that the spaces nature changes, becoming a performance venue for the students during school events and socials.

    THE SITE

    DORM

    FOOD STATION

    FACULTY OF HOSP ITAL ITY

    BOOK STORE

    FACULTY OF L AW

    PL ANNED ROAD

    SITE BOUNDARY

    PL ANNED FOOD COURT

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    PEDESTRIAN FLOW ANALYSIS DIAGRAMS

    PROGRAMME ANALYS IS

    S ITE CONDIT IONSAllocate containers among the programme groups based on their individual needs

    Circulation routes

    The major circulatory artery is extruded to define the public space. The tensile canopy twists and covers the major circulation route through the scheme.

    Containers are arranged in their linear language with respect to the site conditions and programme needs

    ADMIN

    PRIVATE ZONE

    PRECEDENTFTL DESIGN ENGINEERING STUDIO, SKYSONG PROJECT, USA

    PUBLIC ZONE

    STUDENT FAC IL IT IES

    SERV ICE

    STUDENT HOUSING

    PROCESS

    TENSILE CANOPY

  • 1. Apartment2. Gym3. Bar4. Concession5. Food court/Performance6. Admin Offices7. Student lounge8. Conference Room9. Reading Room

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    Container relationships define the spaces around them. All units were designed to frame a void/space (courtyard), extending the contained spaces to the outside space and thus increasing the total useable space. This strategy, as well as overhead vents, promotes, cross ventelation in the spaces. Other natural heat regulation elements include, shading screens, proportioned to the dimensions of the container ends,

    A courtyard extends the usable space outside

    Shade screens form thresholds into the building

    CLIMATIC ADAPTATIONS

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  • 25mm gypsum board bolted using 50 mm sheet rock screw, to z-angle welded to container corrugation

    Angle iron welded container end knub, 25 mm gypsum board screwed to angle using 50 mm sheet rock screw.

    DETAILS

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    Material anatomy, construction and detailing of a staircase are the defining elements of this project. This staircase was designed to highlight the context, material nature and movement through the space and adapts to the strengths of each parameter, along the stages of the journey.

    The stair is designed for the main entry hallway of the National HAUS of the Performing Arts, just off the harbour in Nassau, Bahamas. The focus of the stair is the observatory that frames the view to the ocean. The space is meant to isolate, only allowing one or two viewers at a time to admire the dramatic views.

    DETAIL

    NASSAU, BAHAMAS

    2011

    MATERIAL L ANGUAGESTAIR

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    The stair connects the lobby with the mezzanine level space. Along that journey, it is designed to highlight key areas insinde and outsinde of the space.

    The steel hollow sections are anchored using tension rods, secured to the roof and east wall.

    Mild Steel hollow sections are relatively light, malleable and can be easily formed into a myriad of forms. This allows it to fully capture the skeleton like articulation of the stair.

    1. Focus on the lobby & boardwalk 2. Focus to the sea 3. Focus to the lobby

    Foci along journey of the stair

    Mild Steel

    Section through lobby showing the stair's journey

    Section showing support system

    Stair skeletal-like articulation

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    MATERIAL ART ICUL AT ION

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  • MATERIAL ERGONOMICS

    Mahogany was chosen as the secondary material to give the circulatory elements of the stair a warm, tactile and relatable feel

    Touch is very critical to the function of the stair. The mahogany handrail adds yet another element of poetry, both visually - through its grain and colour - and tactually through its easily crafted ergonomics. These elements cast a familiar feel along the entire journey.

    Mahogany being dried

    Handrail ergonomics The handrail adds a level of familiarity to the stair

    Mahogany treads bolted to folded steel plates

    MAHOGANY

    HUMAN TOUCH

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    DETAILS

    Tread detail

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    6 mm thk. foldedmild steel plate welded to stringer

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    9 mm steel bolt

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    25x50x3mm thk.R.H.S. baluster bolted tostringer connection plate

    10 mm mild steel steel rodwelded to R.H.S. balester

    8mm thk.mild steel retainerwelded to steel rod

    25mm thk mahoganyhand rail screwed toretainer

    wood filler flushwith tread surface

    9 mm countersunksteel bolt

    6 mm thk. foldedmild steel plate welded to stringer

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    10 mm thk.mild steel rodwelded to R.H.S.baluster

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    10 mm mild steel steel rodwelded to R.H.S. balester

    8mm thk.mild steel retainerwelded to steel rod

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    Baluster Detail Tread Connection Detail

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    500mm deep reinforcedconcrete beam

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    224x75mm Fork connector bolted to connection plate

    224x75mm Fork connector bolted to connection plate

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    30 mm mild steel tension rodscrewed to fork connector

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    16mm bars welded to embedded22mm thk. mild steel plate.

    100x200x8mm thk.R.H.S. steel stringer

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    22mm thk. connection platewelded to steel plate embedded in reinforced concrete beam

    500mm deep reinforcedconcrete beam

    30 mm mild steel tension rodconnected to fork connector

    224x75mm Fork connector bolted to connection plate

    224x75mm Fork connector bolted to connection plate

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    160x80x8mm thk.R.H.S. wing weldedto stringer

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    16mm bars welded to embedded22mm thk. mild steel plate.

    Tension Rod Connection

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    NASSAU, BAHAMAS

    SPAC IAL L AYER ING & FRAMING

    Cultural centres are vessels that house and frame a counties essence.

    The Nassau Cultural Centre was born out of the search for the citys essence, during the study tour of Nassau, the capital city of the Bahamas. This investigation revealed vital aspects of Bahamian life and identity; the environment and its history - rich in Martine traditions. This urban study highlighted unique possibilities for future developments that can enhance the Bahamian identity. The cultural centre articulates its form addressing the future possibilities, layering and framing the essence of the city.

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  • NASSAU, BAHAMAS

    The independent commonwealth of the Bahamas is an archipelago of more than 3000 islands stretching from the southern tip of Florida to the northern shore of Haiti. Its capital is Nassau and it is located on the island of New Providence. The Bahamas has branded itself on its pristine oceans, beaches and easy going lifestyle. It developed this brand, by building modern day cruise ship ports, Island Villas and the world famous Atlantis Resort and Hotel.

    New Providence,Nassau

    Cruise Ship Port

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    JONKANOO FEST IVAL PROCESS ION

    The site exists at the southern end of Bay Street, in the industrial sector. The area is to be developed into a social hub, with restaurants, retail and villas. Bay Street handles the majority of interactions between the sea, the rest of Downtown Nassau, bustling crowds from the ferry and cruise ship piers. The street is densely clustered with the rich architectural history of the Bahamas and is the starting point of the annual Jonkanoo Festival procession.

    A distinct connection can be seen between Bahamian life and the sea

    Bay Street Elevation

    One ot the few green spaces in the city, Memorial Park in the Paliamentary Axis

    THE SITE

  • The site is to be used as the final destination of the annual Jonkanoo festival held twice a year. This is one of the only remaining truly traditional aspects of Bahamian culture. Persons dress in lavish costumes and parade along Bay Street. The festival is to meander along the street through the parliamentary axis, culminating at the site.

    PROCESS

    The Jonkanoo procession moves through the site and over the first layer, the stage. This layer frames the Harbour entry, and uses it as a backdrop.

    The theatre is the heart of the scheme, framing the perfoming arts. An introverted space, its form is based on the design principles of the forts.

    Final Frame is the Park and Habour pool. This space unifies the scheme, creating an interactive free public space.

    The second frame uses the harbor as a backdrop for the dance studio and multipurpose hall. Here, the people are the stars.

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    The Bahamas is notorious for its sea cuisine. The third layer frames the sea as the source of culinary pride. The floating bar moves horizontally over the water, framing the source of the food and landmarks the centre on the harbour.

    The Cultural centre is designed to encourage public interaction on many layers, offering the people a place to rest, play and converse. The essence of the Bahamas is captured in the scheme from the lush parks to swimming in the clear, clean waters of the harbour.

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    Site Plan1. Food Court2. Performance Area3. Administration4. Exhibition Area5. Daycare6. Diving Pool7. Disabled Access Pool 8. Lifeguard9. Viewing Deck10. Theatre

  • 1. Food Court2. Exhibition Area 3. Administration4. Daycare5. Play Area6. Lobby7. Concession area8. Stage9. Side Stage10. Orchestra Pit11. Storage12. Makeup Rooms13. Dressing Room

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    1. Rehearsal Room2. Meeting Room3. Manager Offices4. Staff Lounge5. Theatre Bar6. Lighting Room7. Dance Studio8. Multi Purpose Hall9. Reading Room/Gift Shop10. Internet Cafe11. Sea Food Restaurant

    1. Food Court2. Exhibition Area 3. Administration4. Daycare5. Play Area6. Lobby7. Concession area8. Stage9. Side Stage10. Orchestra Pit11. Storage12. Makeup Rooms13. Dressing Room

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    Forts were designed to appear as ships and were oriented to the harbor entry to ward off attacking ships.

    The theatre is designed as a central vessel docked in the fulcrum of the site. Precedence for generating the form was taken from the Forts and Ships that are intrinsic to the Island. The ship towers over the other weaving forms of the site, allowing for unrestricted views to the harbour and demarcating the cultural centre in the fabric of the city.

    The structural precedence for the theatres form was garnered from Renzo Pianos Parco della Musica Auditorium Rome.

    PRECEDENCE

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    The body of the auditorium imposes itself in the lobby of the theatre. The grandeur is highlighted by its wooden cladding. This hints at the intimacy of the interior which influences the users to enter. Now inside, one is transported into the Caribbean Sea. Floating coral sound reflectors and rich blue scale like walls encapsulate and focus the audience to the stage.

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  • View of the Park Looking into the Exhibition space

    SCHEME

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    The Nassau Cultural Centre strives to reunite the land (world of the average Bahamian) with the sea (the world of the tourist). Evidence of this duality can be found in the Bahamian political, cultural and economic state. It is counteracted through encounters and dialogue between the two worlds. The scheme fosters and preserves these opportunities of interaction; from the park for recreation to the harbour pool. These interactions are meant to bond the people.

    The multipurpose hall and design studio are designed to merge into a single hall with the harbour as the backdrop.

    Diagram of the scheme

  • Harbour pool Restaurant view to the sea

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    Taking advantage of one of Bahamas natural wonders, their crystal clear waters, we create the last frame. The promenade is extended into the medium creating a wealth of possibilities. This is modeled after the harbour bath project in Denmark, where BIG architects encapsulated an area of the harbour for swimming.

    The space is built as a large beam, similar to that of the Morrison and Woodstock and Associates, new medical building at the campus of University of the West Indies, Mona (Jamaica) and REX Architects, Vakko Headquarters, Turkey. The beam is supported by structural steel columns anchored to the ground.

    HARBOUR POOL

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    Harbour Bath project, Denmark.BIG architects

    Sketch of the Harbour Pool

    Vakko headquarters, Turkey. REX architects,

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