El Jardín on 7th: Migrant Housing
 Mission Statement:Our goal is to design a secure living environment that creates opportunity while embracing migrants’ culture through the fostering of a multi-generational community.  General Program:The Roof will be used to create a garden space with greenhouses that will contribute to the rainwater collection system used throughout the entirety of the building which the building irrigation systems with be dependent on. Additionally, there will be solar panels that will be utilized to optimize the energy efficiency of the building as a whole. On the three floors below that there will be a daycare center that Rainwater Collection We will use distributed treated grey water in combination with green roof rainwater collection for irrigation The collected water goes into the main exposed piping system in the middle of the Atrim and are divided 3 Floor CommunityWe will be creating a community of three floors including communal spaces will revolve around food as the majority of migrants that seek asylum will have many cultural foods that will be vital to their comfortability and sense of community. La Plaza The top floor will be the acting community center. This space will be multiuse including a garden space, dance floor, tables, and chair that will allow for all sorts of cultural expression.  La Cocina The middle floor will be the kitchen, intentionally placed in the middle of the other communal spaces as to create a connection to each of the floors with two sets of staircases. Specifically, with multigenerational families there will be a major need for kitchen and dining spaces that feel homey and inviting.  La Hacienda The bottom floor will be the farm. The entire building will be dependent on a system of hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics, and traditional farming. There will be an atrium cutting through the center to mitigate the humidity that our farming/irrigation systems might create  Atrium Model Images    Medium Unit User ProblemFamily of two parents and two kids need to feel comfortable while also not feeling confined in a tight space ProvacationUsing transformable elements, I can transform an empty open space into Concept StatementTo create a space that balances privacy of 4 people in a minimal amount of space. DiagramThis Diagram shows how the room transforms from a living room into a bedroom for the parents with the flip of the east wall. This was to allow all members of the family have open comfortable space while balancing privacy.   Apartment layout West Elevation South Elevation East Elevation North Elevation Concept Board Renders        |
Reclined Reflection
Reclined Reflection is a meditative space that utilizes the reflection of the sunlight on water to create caustics for people to observe and experience serenity. We were asked to create a spatial installation near the waterfront next to Chelsea Piers.
Reclined Reflection
Reclined Reflection is a meditative space that utilizes the reflection of the sunlight on water to create caustics for people to observe and experience serenity. We were asked to create a spatial installation near the waterfront next to Chelsea Piers.
Sound Portal
Sound Portal is an immersive sound space that useswind to play strings within a wooden resonatingchamber while simultaneously cooling inhabitants. PhenomenaWIND can be used as a medium to feel an experienceand ENTROPY brings us awareness to oursurroundings to be more
Sound Portal
Sound Portal is an immersive sound space that useswind to play strings within a wooden resonatingchamber while simultaneously cooling inhabitants. PhenomenaWIND can be used as a medium to feel an experienceand ENTROPY brings us awareness to oursurroundings to be more
The Sunpath Pavilion
The Sunpath Pavilion is a small playground for relaxation that measures time and creates a dynamic effect of sunlight by tuning color filters and edges to the angles of sunlight throughout the day. . Phenomena： Analemma & The solar altitude
The Sunpath Pavilion
The Sunpath Pavilion is a small playground for relaxation that measures time and creates a dynamic effect of sunlight by tuning color filters and edges to the angles of sunlight throughout the day. . Phenomena： Analemma & The solar altitude
Maze Cube
As you step into Maze Cube , the mirrors reflect every angle of you, revealing your entire self without concealment. What you see is not just yourself but countless overlapping images of you. In this “maze” of mirrors, every step
Maze Cube
As you step into Maze Cube , the mirrors reflect every angle of you, revealing your entire self without concealment. What you see is not just yourself but countless overlapping images of you. In this “maze” of mirrors, every step
The Hudson Echo
The Hudson Echo infuses the natural acoustics of the Hudson River through its form. Its concrete exterior shell extends into the river to channel its ambient sound up throughout the interior space. Its shell and theater shaped rows help create
The Hudson Echo
The Hudson Echo infuses the natural acoustics of the Hudson River through its form. Its concrete exterior shell extends into the river to channel its ambient sound up throughout the interior space. Its shell and theater shaped rows help create
Boiling Point
A space for meditative mindfulness, physical wellness, and for immersive contemplation on the existential threat of climate change. The project uses cedar wood heated by a glass dome evaporating water to create a hot, humid, steam-room like experience on the
Boiling Point
A space for meditative mindfulness, physical wellness, and for immersive contemplation on the existential threat of climate change. The project uses cedar wood heated by a glass dome evaporating water to create a hot, humid, steam-room like experience on the
Sun Catcher
Sun Catcher is a dappling device that manipulates and harnesses the sun by creating a practical shaded space using biodegradable materials for the public on the lawn in Chelsea Piers. The task was to create an public installation for a
Sun Catcher
Sun Catcher is a dappling device that manipulates and harnesses the sun by creating a practical shaded space using biodegradable materials for the public on the lawn in Chelsea Piers. The task was to create an public installation for a
MICRO-HOUSING: THE ELDERLY WHEELCHAIR USER
The Medium1 Unit is designed to connect private accessible spaces with areas that encourage social interaction for elderly users. It incorporates smart home features like voice activated controls (doors), clerestories & niched railing, to help support the user’s mobile independence
MICRO-HOUSING: THE ELDERLY WHEELCHAIR USER
The Medium1 Unit is designed to connect private accessible spaces with areas that encourage social interaction for elderly users. It incorporates smart home features like voice activated controls (doors), clerestories & niched railing, to help support the user’s mobile independence
El Jardín on 7th: Migrant Housing
Office to Residential Conversion In this group project we were tasked with tackling the ongoing housing and climate crises by converting an existing office building into affordable collective housing. The question we began with asking ourselves was: what can we
El Jardín on 7th: Migrant Housing
Office to Residential Conversion In this group project we were tasked with tackling the ongoing housing and climate crises by converting an existing office building into affordable collective housing. The question we began with asking ourselves was: what can we
Affordable collective housing
Large unit – 4 roommatesProvocation – As people age, why are we still developing senior housing that confines the elderly to secluded, institutional like conditions rather than establishing shared communities, fostering connection and support. Concept statement – Enabling elderly people
Affordable collective housing
Large unit – 4 roommatesProvocation – As people age, why are we still developing senior housing that confines the elderly to secluded, institutional like conditions rather than establishing shared communities, fostering connection and support. Concept statement – Enabling elderly people