5. Introduction:
Welcome to my portfolio. The selected works presented in this portfolio were created during my
time at Ball State University from Sophmore to Senior Year.
What I would like for you to take away from this portfolio is my ability to conceptualize a great
degree of artistic quality within large projects. For me personally, concept is key to design. Each
and every work presented in this portfolio has a strong concept that dictated the overall design,
particularly its form. From mountainscapes in urban settings to globes that illuminate hidden
structure in a grassy meadow, every project is unique. Further, I would like to illustrate that I
am not afraid of experimenting with form, in fact, I find great joy in manipulating the mundane
using a variety of 3d modeling techniques. I hope you enjoy these projects as much as I did
working on them.
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8. The Site
Located between 101st and
103rd Avenue in Queens,
New York is the remains
of an abandoned elevated
train track. This train track
cuts through Queens, divid-
ing the city with no particu-
lar use or function. After the
developement of the High-
line in New York City, the
people of Queens are now
discussing the possibility
of creating their own ele-
vated pedestrian crossway
on this remaining structure.
Thus the ENYA competition
was established for archi-
tecture students to par-
ticipate and submit pro-
posals for this particular
project. This section of the
bridge is our current site.
9. Imagine a moun-
tain cutting
through the
streets of New
York City...
The main concept of the
bridge is soft, rolling hills un-
julating on top of the existing
structure. The hills create
variety in terms of space
that makes the flat, exisitng
structure vibrant in possibility.
Not only does the different
hills create microspaces for
people to gather and enjoy
nature, they also provide
different plants with places to
grow that help mitigate water
runoff. Further, under some of
the tallest hillscapes there is
space for stores to be placed
that will facilitate more peo-
ple to explore this elevated
pedestrian crossway.
Simply, this crossway’s prima-
ry goal is to connect all the
communities within Queens
New York while also provid-
ing an access to nature like
never seen before in New
York City.
ENYA | Queens, New York City
Pedestrian Pathway
Green Space +
Water Features
Variety in Spatial
Arrangements
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10. The Plan
The plan is very simple with a main pe-
destrian pathway running throught the
middle of the track. There are no stairs,
however two ramps are created that meet
in the center of the track that allow every-
one to access the pathway without use
of elevators. Surrounding these ramps
the existing structure is exposed to allow
daylight to enter underneath. Through-
out the plan you can see a variety of
seating arrangements provides by wood-
en structures and natural landscape. The
intention is to create variety in space
through the means of undulating forms.
1. Ramp
2. Pedestrian Pathway
3. Green Space
4. Water Collecting Feature
5. Wooden Seating
6. Hillside
7. Flat Space
Elevation
Plan
ENYA | Queens, New York City
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15. Globe
GLOBE” is a project created by playing with form. I
wanted to create an open pavilion with a unique
structure that would entice visitors and empha-
size that sense of wonder we have within us.
There are two main components to “GLOBE.” First, the
interior structure within it was created by rotation and
symmetry of a rib-like form that showcases how struc-
ture can be both beautiful and efficient. This structure
supports a wooden a wooden platform that vis-
itors may access. The second component is an
additional structure that holds the weight of
cloth fins that may rotate and close at night.
This project is meant for open fields where people may
gatherandusethemforavarietyofdifferentactivities.Fur-
ther,whenliteatnightfromtheinterior,thestructureitself
becomes a giant globe that illuminates its surroundings.
18. The Site + Plan
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina is
Jorge Newbery International Airport.
The design challenge was to create a
bridge that connects the bay to the air-
port. This bridge would be situated
in an area of a high volume of traffic
both by pedestrians and motorvehicles.
To make the bridge as accessible as possi-
ble to the sidewalk below, you may see in
plan, a ramp that spans the entire front of
the bridge. This is to allow all pedestrians
access as well as those carrying luggage.
Finally,thebridgeissplitintwosothatthere
would be no need to cut down any of the
existing trees. Rather, the bridge embraces
its landscape as well as frames the ocean.
Bridge | Buenos Aires, Argentina
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19. The Design
The design intent was to create
a bridge that replicated the swift
notion of an aircraft. By this, I
examined the sleek, airtight ex-
terior of a plane and mimiced
its materials onto the bridge by
use of white metals overlayed on
top of the steel structure. The
only other materials that can be
seen are a pale birchwood floor-
ing and glass railings along the
length of the bridge as to not
diminish the form of the bridge.
Other means of expressing an
aircraft in the bridge can be seen
in the north elevation, where the
bridge appears to be lunging for-
ward, in posiition to take flight.
Further, the bridge is split in two
which significance is the two
wings of an aircraft.
Section
The section of the bridge provides you with the most adequate rep-
resentation of how it not only will be built, but how the materials will
be used to emphasize form. You will first notice the steel piping struc-
ture that is connected by steel cables. This form made of many piec-
es, though unusual creates an open and airy structure that not only
will hold the weight of the cantiliever that provides space for people
to cross but also be able to span the great distance of the roadway.
1. Cable
2. Steel Pipe
3. Steel Joist
4. Solar Panels
5. Insulation
6. Wood Planking
7. Glass Railing
8. Lights
North Elevation
East Elevation
South-East Elevation
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20. Top
The top perspective de-
picts the use of the plat-
form located underneath
the bridge for a variety of
activities. Since it overlooks
the bay, it would be consid-
ered a vibrant location for
group meetings, dancing,
ang gazing.
Right
The perspective to the right
shows how one would en-
ter the ramp of the bridge
from street level. Further, it
is meant to show scale in
terms of its surroundings.
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24. ICMA | INDIANA
1. Entrance
2. Auditorium
3. Restrooms
4. Storage
5. Exhibition Space
6. Lightwell
7. Elevator
8. Fire Stair
9. Office
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The Design
The design of this project is centered around the idea of the CMU being a precious
object. Therefore, the CMU walls are encased in glass. Further, I wanted to showcase
CMU’s potential in creating irregular forms through standardized units.
In the plan, you may see that the participants of the museum flow throughout the
building. They may access the outer layer enclosed by glass or continue in a circle
up the stairs and/or elevator to the second floor. This flow, like water over rocks is
the principle design concept of the design. Hence, the wood fins that undulate like
water on the outside of the building.
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2. Glass Curtain Wall
3. Wood Fins
4. Steel Column
5. CMU Wall
6. Lights
7. Steel Beam
8. Open Web Steel Joist
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27. The Elevation
Depicted in the elevations is the mass of CMUs ele-
gantly showcased in a glass and wood box. The inten-
tion is to allow passing by visitors to experience the
full concept of the design from far away. It is the equiv-
alent of a building within a building. Lights embeded
near the top of each CMU wall highlight their respec-
tive angles while illuminating the museum at night.
The Section
The sections depicted at the top are there to
show you the general massing of the CMU walls.
Further, it allows one to witness the lightwell lo-
cated near the center of the building. Seemingly
a large hole in the building, it allows light to en-
ter and disperse throughout the main structure
as well as incorporating nature into the space.
ICMA | INDIANA
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29. Left
The perspective to the left showcases the main south entrance to the museum. Particu-
larly, how light enters the building through the glass curtain wall facade. Here you may also
see the steel structure that holds up the building as well as the Wood fins that mitigate un-
wanted solar gains. .The beauty of the design is the incorporation of CMU, wood, and steel.
Top
At the top is an interiror perspective from the second floor. Again, you can see how
light enteers the main inteiror by either small breaks or openings in the CMU walls
or the lightwell. Further, you can start to appreciate the lighting design that enhanc-
es the CMU walls that are located at the top of them. At the center of the perspec-
tive you can clearly see where the central offices will be placed that are open to the public.
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32. The Design
A theater is a place people go to
to experience some kind of magic.
The design wanted to incorporate
a gemotric lighting pattern placed
upon an angled structure. This
lighting would create a sense of
wonder as well as showcase the
angles of the the theater’s form.
The Plan
In plan you can see the main de-
sign concern: how to open up the
theater for spontaneous perfor-
mances to the public. i achieved
this by a collapsible wall ori-
ented at the left stage. With the
help of outdoor seating, this
theater can now be used for a
larger variety of performances.
Another main concern is the
green roof that is shown on the
second floor. This expands the
theater’s lobby space for peo-
ple to enjoy during intermition.
First Floor
Second Floor
1. Lobby
2. Practice Space
3. Restrooms
4. Theater
5. Stairs
6. Fire Stairs
7. Green Roof
8. Outdoor Seating
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33. The Section
The section displays that the
main structural component in the
theater is a steel frame. normally
used in industrial buildings. This
allows for such a large, irregular
span. Placed on top of this struc-
ture is concrete decking for stabil-
ity as well as creating a solid layer
for the green roof system. Here ,
you may see applied a variety of
layers that both insulate as well
as protect the structure from the
plants that will grow on top of it.
Another main component that
needs to be addressed is the con-
crete cladding. Here you will see
this along both the exterior and
interior walls. This cladding gives
the allusion of a concrete building
while merely providing an aesthet-
ic. Lights are embedded near its
seams to create a unique lighting
system fit for a majestic theater.
1. Steel Frame
2. Concrete Cladding
3. Embedded Lighting System
4. Rigid Insulation
5. Concrete Decking
6. Waterproof Membrane
7. 2” Drainage Layer
8. Filter Fabric
9. Soil
10. Gravel
11. Roof Drain.
Theater | Indianapolis, IN
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34. Theater | Indianapolis, IN
Elevations
Depicted in the elevations is
the form of the building. You
can clearly see how the tri-
angular form is enhanced by
the geometric pattern over-
lay. Further, the form ap-
pears to be encased in glass.
Perpsective
The perspectives depicted
are of interior shots. On the
top is a picture of the interi-
or of the theater. you will no-
tice the stage is not elevated,
but rather continues outward
towards the sunken outdoor
amphitheater. Further, you can
see the beauty of the embed-
ded lighting system that am-
plifies the geometric forms.
At the bottom, there is a per-
spective of the second floorj. It
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of access to the green roof.
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