fall 07 | cardboard chair synthesis project
this cardboard chair was inspired by the structural and aestetic qualities of the frank gehry superlight chair (pictured in top two images). this cardboard chair retains the outward flex, essential dimensions, and light weight of the superlight chair, while sufficiently supporting human weight.
fall semester 07 | santiago calatrava research
research essay focusing on the way antonio gaudi affected the work of santiago calatrava.
fall semester 07 | dynamic interior space
for this project, i created an interior space designed to react to the changing solar conditions of the seasons. however, rather than limiting the experience of interior light to on and off, main elements of the space create landmarks in light throughout the day. in addition, the structure would require very little energy to sustain a comfortable interior climate.
during the summer, light is restricted from entering the interior space, keeping it cool. in order to provide visual reference throughout a long summer day, the east face is left open with a wide cantilever to allow warmth and natural daylight to begin the day. the harsh afternoon sun and associated heat are blocked by a broad roof structure, but during the late afternoon an open strip on the west side of the structure causes a strip of light to slowly pass through the interior space, signaling the end of the day.
during the winter, light flows into the space, naturally warming the interior space. the majority of the eastern and southern faces remain open to the low winter sun. the way the western face has been torn apart allows the last few hours of winter light each day to penetrate a seemingly-large mass.
the defining form of this design is a reaction to the fragmentation of the large mdf mass and its manipulation into various other masses. essentially, four main masses are created from one primary mass, all of which serves as support for the thin planes of basswood. the basswood planes all theoretically unfold from one flat piece; and wrap around, on, under, and through the mdf masses. the folded basswood creates a transitional surface which facilitates movement between many levels of the structure.
the primary mass is split with two bold strokes which join as one towards the exterior side of the mass, forming a “v’ shape. this gap is congruent to the thickness of the basswood, using a continuation of the language which has been developed for transitional space to draw a connection between the two sides of the masses. this creates another landmark of light for visual time reference, and creates columns of light which echo the columns seen on the south face of the site. in the morning, two dramatic columns of light appear on the west face of the mass. a singular luminous pillar will grace the east side of the mass in the late afternoon.
spring semester 08 | house analysis project
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spring semester 08 | color project
this project was built to provide interaction between people and color. the randomly selected terms 'nervous' and 'edge' were used to create a platform for viewing the multiplicity of the reflections of colors. the colors were taken from the surrounding site, and re-create the mixed colors created by reflections in the space. the reflections of the colored panels create a mirage of non-existent panels on the other side.
spring semester 08 | final project
