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PLANARCONSTRUCTION page 2

SHADEDELEVATION page 3

STUDIOSHEDpage 4

PLAN OBLIQUESpage 5

SCULPTUREMUSEUMpage 6

ADVANCEMEDICAL POSTpage 7

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A R T T 1 0 3 | P L A N A RC O N S T R U C T I O N

DESIGN APPROACH: With the use of foam board, a planar material, I constructed a three dimensional free standing sculpture. Through triangular motifs, I developed a se-ries of volumes, planes and linear elements. The design is both modern and simple. Its complexity relies on its variation of depth and proportion.

TOOLS & TECHNIQUES: Physical model

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ARCH 104 | SHADED ELEVATIONFACADE

DESIGN APROACH: The design represents a three-story infill façade, which was divided into commercial and residential space. Being the first level commercial. On the right side, the ceiling is lowered to divide the entry between the private and public spaces. The intention was to create a simple, modern building using as the main material coursed ma-sonry brick.

TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES: Physical model, ink, shade and shadow.

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A R C H 2 0 0 | S T U D I O S H E D

DESIGN APROACH: The studio shed was designed for an Architecture student. The design separates the work space from the relaxing area. I wanted to create a space where a person could go and relax but, at the same time, be able to create ideas. One of the most important features of the design was letting in as much natural light as possible. This will create a luminous and creative environment. TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES: SketckUp and Pho-toshop

floor plan

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DESIGN APPORACH: This 3-dimensional ob-ject represents an abstract study of massing.By putting blocks together and the framing of space, I have created a balanced com-position that is compelling from all angles.

TOOLS AND TECHNICHES: Physical model,

ARCH 104 | PLANO B L I Q U E

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A R C H 1 0 4 | S C U L P T U R EM U S E U M

DESIGN APROACH: The design represents a 28x28 space turned into a sculpture muse-um. The main focus of the interior space are the stair platforms that later transform into the mezzanine. The intention was to direct the visitors towards each art work in every of the platforms, making them more involve with the experience of art appreciation.

TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES: Physical model, SketchUp, Photoshop

cross section

longitudinal section

floor plan two point perspective

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ARCH 200 | ADVANCE MEDICALPOST

top view floor plan

longitudinal section

DESIGN APROACH: The medical post will be situated in the Greek Island, Lesvos. The main purpuse will be to serve as an emergency area for Syrian refuguees. The medical post design followed the curved shape of the natural mountains found in Lesvos. As you first en-ter to be treated, the non-emergency cases will be to the left, and the emergency cases to the right. There is one main entrance located at the fornt and an exit on the left side where the non-emergency cases are, this creates a natural flow for air ventilaition. Natural light is also adressed in the design of the building by having multiple light sources thorught the whole design.

TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES: SketchUp & Photoshop

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