The thesis design studio focused on achieving wholeness through integrating optimal healing environment principles to create a synchronized experience and environment for patients with heart disease, with the design of an 8-floor, 240,000 square foot long-term care facility located at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston.
The document provides details on two architectural projects:
1) The Royal Opera House in Muscat, Oman, including aerial views, floor plans and sections of the building.
2) Concept designs for new cities in the Emirates and a resort-style masterplan for a waterside development in the Middle East, both exploring opportunities for unique physical environments.
Kevin Kroen provides his contact information and summaries of projects he has worked on including:
1) The Big Well Tourism Center in Greensburg, Kansas which showcased a local landmark through sustainable design features like permeable paving and solar panels.
2) A redesign of streets in downtown Wichita, Kansas to improve pedestrian access and circulation around a new central town square.
3) A mixed use development project in Wind Haven that involved grading plans, road alignments, and storm drainage design.
Why It Failed: House of Barbie Shanghai - GWU Spring 2013Hunter Thomas
In 2009, Mattel opened Barbie's first flagship store, House of Barbie, in Shanghai, China. Known as the ultimate Barbie dream house, the store failed to reach expectations and closed after just two years.
This document summarizes a student's architectural portfolio, including several design projects:
1. A testing ground project that proposed a research institute to test vehicle prototypes, including a test track, crash wall, and laboratory towers.
2. A factory of synergies project in Barcelona that proposed converting a site into a public center to encourage interactions between artists, businesses, and the community. A key building was designed as a labyrinthine information exchange space.
3. An ecologies project that proposed a flexible space and converted paddling pool in a park to host educational activities and support insect habitats as part of a biology festival.
Portafolio Fundamentals I: Saint Jean de Luz AquariumAna Rumbos
The Saint-Jean de Luz aquarium is a public aquarium located in the community in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department located in south-western France. This community has a bay situated to the east of the Bay of Biscay, which is the only sheltered bay between Arcachon and Spain. The aquarium houses tens of thousands of fish and other sea animals, representing several hundred species native to Spain and France. The experience not only consists on visiting several sea animals and learning about them, but also, the height of the building allows the guests to experience the bay, the river, and the beach on a whole new level. The building’s location and placement truly causes the people to appreciate what is around them. The circula¬tion from the base level to the top one is based on a glass elevator, which provides a sublime and exciting experience that pushes the viewers to contemplate the whole city. Most of the aquarium animals come from Biarritz (France), San Sebastian (Spain) and Saint-Jean de Luz (France). The building is made of a combination of glass, steel and wood, that sits on stone. Natural light is present through the whole building due to the glass. The interior has 8 sections, 6 in the main tower and two other sections in the back of the building. One of the back sections houses whale sharks, beluga whales, bottlenose dolphins and manta rays, and the other section is dedicated to maritime and marine heritage of South-western France. It also has a underground level where visitors can experience the animals up close.
This document is Victoria Thong's design portfolio, which includes:
- Details of her education, including a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Westminster and a Bachelor's degree from the National University of Singapore.
- Samples of her thesis and research projects, including a proposal for a "Mamilla National Park" in Jerusalem and research on Singapore's modernist architecture from the 1960s-70s.
- Details of professional experience at architecture firms in Singapore working on projects like retail and residential design.
- Examples of her architectural models and drawings for projects like proposals for conserving and extending a traditional shophouse terrace house.
This document outlines Henry Jarvis' design portfolio, including projects from architectural design studios focusing on documentation and communication, as well as work experience with Echelon Studio and I4 Architecture. It also describes extracurricular work exploring algorithmic and parametric design techniques. The portfolio demonstrates a range of project types from master planning and building design to technical construction drawings and computational experiments.
This document contains an architecture portfolio for Apeksha Karanjekar. It includes summaries and documentation of various architecture projects including a space park thesis, urban design group work, convention center, hospital, single family residence, landscape design, bus shelter, and other works. The portfolio showcases the student's design process, plans, sections, models, and sketches for each project with the goal of studying and creating architectural forms and spaces.
The document provides details on two architectural projects:
1) The Royal Opera House in Muscat, Oman, including aerial views, floor plans and sections of the building.
2) Concept designs for new cities in the Emirates and a resort-style masterplan for a waterside development in the Middle East, both exploring opportunities for unique physical environments.
Kevin Kroen provides his contact information and summaries of projects he has worked on including:
1) The Big Well Tourism Center in Greensburg, Kansas which showcased a local landmark through sustainable design features like permeable paving and solar panels.
2) A redesign of streets in downtown Wichita, Kansas to improve pedestrian access and circulation around a new central town square.
3) A mixed use development project in Wind Haven that involved grading plans, road alignments, and storm drainage design.
Why It Failed: House of Barbie Shanghai - GWU Spring 2013Hunter Thomas
In 2009, Mattel opened Barbie's first flagship store, House of Barbie, in Shanghai, China. Known as the ultimate Barbie dream house, the store failed to reach expectations and closed after just two years.
This document summarizes a student's architectural portfolio, including several design projects:
1. A testing ground project that proposed a research institute to test vehicle prototypes, including a test track, crash wall, and laboratory towers.
2. A factory of synergies project in Barcelona that proposed converting a site into a public center to encourage interactions between artists, businesses, and the community. A key building was designed as a labyrinthine information exchange space.
3. An ecologies project that proposed a flexible space and converted paddling pool in a park to host educational activities and support insect habitats as part of a biology festival.
Portafolio Fundamentals I: Saint Jean de Luz AquariumAna Rumbos
The Saint-Jean de Luz aquarium is a public aquarium located in the community in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department located in south-western France. This community has a bay situated to the east of the Bay of Biscay, which is the only sheltered bay between Arcachon and Spain. The aquarium houses tens of thousands of fish and other sea animals, representing several hundred species native to Spain and France. The experience not only consists on visiting several sea animals and learning about them, but also, the height of the building allows the guests to experience the bay, the river, and the beach on a whole new level. The building’s location and placement truly causes the people to appreciate what is around them. The circula¬tion from the base level to the top one is based on a glass elevator, which provides a sublime and exciting experience that pushes the viewers to contemplate the whole city. Most of the aquarium animals come from Biarritz (France), San Sebastian (Spain) and Saint-Jean de Luz (France). The building is made of a combination of glass, steel and wood, that sits on stone. Natural light is present through the whole building due to the glass. The interior has 8 sections, 6 in the main tower and two other sections in the back of the building. One of the back sections houses whale sharks, beluga whales, bottlenose dolphins and manta rays, and the other section is dedicated to maritime and marine heritage of South-western France. It also has a underground level where visitors can experience the animals up close.
This document is Victoria Thong's design portfolio, which includes:
- Details of her education, including a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Westminster and a Bachelor's degree from the National University of Singapore.
- Samples of her thesis and research projects, including a proposal for a "Mamilla National Park" in Jerusalem and research on Singapore's modernist architecture from the 1960s-70s.
- Details of professional experience at architecture firms in Singapore working on projects like retail and residential design.
- Examples of her architectural models and drawings for projects like proposals for conserving and extending a traditional shophouse terrace house.
This document outlines Henry Jarvis' design portfolio, including projects from architectural design studios focusing on documentation and communication, as well as work experience with Echelon Studio and I4 Architecture. It also describes extracurricular work exploring algorithmic and parametric design techniques. The portfolio demonstrates a range of project types from master planning and building design to technical construction drawings and computational experiments.
This document contains an architecture portfolio for Apeksha Karanjekar. It includes summaries and documentation of various architecture projects including a space park thesis, urban design group work, convention center, hospital, single family residence, landscape design, bus shelter, and other works. The portfolio showcases the student's design process, plans, sections, models, and sketches for each project with the goal of studying and creating architectural forms and spaces.
This document presents Nikola Dakic's architectural portfolio, showcasing 20 projects located across the Middle East and Europe. The projects include master plans, commercial buildings, hotels, mosques, and residential developments. One highlighted project is the Dubai Public Beaches redevelopment in Dubai, UAE, which includes amenity gardens, canopies, and upgraded facilities along 15km of beachfront.
The document contains an architectural design portfolio by Syed Adnan Ali. It includes projects for an exhibition space, office highrise, arts institute, adaptive reuse of a heritage building, and an eco-friendly resort. For each project, the objective, design considerations, concept, site analysis, progress, drawings, and other details are provided. The portfolio showcases the student's skills and experience with various building typologies and architectural design processes.
This document provides an overview of several interior design projects completed by Elisa Korty during her studies. It includes floor plans, sections, and elevations from projects like an office for the LKA Group featuring space planning and furniture layouts, a Reliquary building with a reflective garden, a design firm renovated from a grain silo, and a medical clinic with attention to patient flow and code requirements. The projects demonstrate Korty's learning and application of design concepts, space planning, construction documents, and responding to program needs.
The document describes several water feature design projects led by the author:
1. A fountain renovation project at Suntec City, Singapore that transformed an iconic fountain while staying true to its fengshui essence.
2. A fountain design for the Wangjing SOHO development in Beijing that was crafted to flow organically within the landscape.
3. A proposed water theatre concept in Bahrain exploring the history of pearling, though the project did not proceed past design phase.
Thesis Portfolio 2020 - The Design CommuneArYashShetty
This document provides information about the location, connectivity, and design of a proposed workspace for designers in Navi Mumbai, India. It discusses the site location and advantages, as well as summaries key aspects of the design approach including climate sensitivity of the facade design, use of brick jali, introduction of art into architecture, and creation of socially active and environmentally sustainable spaces. Floor plans, sections, elevations, and renders of the workspace, admin, restaurant, and exhibition blocks are also included.
Toni Nakamura is an interior designer whose portfolio includes several sustainable design projects that incorporate natural elements. Her goal is to design spaces that utilize natural light, air movement, and energy to create functional and comfortable spaces organically. Her portfolio highlights include a Hawaiian hale home that uses biomimicry and renewable energy sources, a restaurant inspired by coastal fishing towns, and an autism research center designed with patient relaxation and sensory needs in mind.
Rethinking Kållered │ From Big Box to a Reuse Hub: A Transformation Journey ...SirmaDuztepeliler
"Rethinking Kållered │ From Big Box to a Reuse Hub: A Transformation Journey Toward Sustainability"
The booklet of my master’s thesis at the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology. (Gothenburg, Sweden)
This thesis explores the transformation of the vacated (2023) IKEA store in Kållered, Sweden, into a "Reuse Hub" addressing various user types. The project aims to create a model for circular and sustainable economic practices that promote resource efficiency, waste reduction, and a shift in societal overconsumption patterns.
Reuse, though crucial in the circular economy, is one of the least studied areas. Most materials with reuse potential, especially in the construction sector, are recycled (downcycled), causing a greater loss of resources and energy. My project addresses barriers to reuse, such as difficult access to materials, storage, and logistics issues.
Aims:
• Enhancing Access to Reclaimed Materials: Creating a hub for reclaimed construction materials for both institutional and individual needs.
• Promoting Circular Economy: Showcasing the potential and variety of reusable materials and how they can drive a circular economy.
• Fostering Community Engagement: Developing spaces for social interaction around reuse-focused stores and workshops.
• Raising Awareness: Transforming a former consumerist symbol into a center for circular practices.
Highlights:
• The project emphasizes cross-sector collaboration with producers and wholesalers to repurpose surplus materials before they enter the recycling phase.
• This project can serve as a prototype for reusing many idle commercial buildings in different scales and sizes.
• The findings indicate that transforming large vacant properties can support sustainable practices and present an economically attractive business model with high social returns at the same time.
• It highlights the potential of how sustainable practices in the construction sector can drive societal change.
This document presents Nikola Dakic's architectural portfolio, showcasing 20 projects located across the Middle East and Europe. The projects include master plans, commercial buildings, hotels, mosques, and residential developments. One highlighted project is the Dubai Public Beaches redevelopment in Dubai, UAE, which includes amenity gardens, canopies, and upgraded facilities along 15km of beachfront.
The document contains an architectural design portfolio by Syed Adnan Ali. It includes projects for an exhibition space, office highrise, arts institute, adaptive reuse of a heritage building, and an eco-friendly resort. For each project, the objective, design considerations, concept, site analysis, progress, drawings, and other details are provided. The portfolio showcases the student's skills and experience with various building typologies and architectural design processes.
This document provides an overview of several interior design projects completed by Elisa Korty during her studies. It includes floor plans, sections, and elevations from projects like an office for the LKA Group featuring space planning and furniture layouts, a Reliquary building with a reflective garden, a design firm renovated from a grain silo, and a medical clinic with attention to patient flow and code requirements. The projects demonstrate Korty's learning and application of design concepts, space planning, construction documents, and responding to program needs.
The document describes several water feature design projects led by the author:
1. A fountain renovation project at Suntec City, Singapore that transformed an iconic fountain while staying true to its fengshui essence.
2. A fountain design for the Wangjing SOHO development in Beijing that was crafted to flow organically within the landscape.
3. A proposed water theatre concept in Bahrain exploring the history of pearling, though the project did not proceed past design phase.
Thesis Portfolio 2020 - The Design CommuneArYashShetty
This document provides information about the location, connectivity, and design of a proposed workspace for designers in Navi Mumbai, India. It discusses the site location and advantages, as well as summaries key aspects of the design approach including climate sensitivity of the facade design, use of brick jali, introduction of art into architecture, and creation of socially active and environmentally sustainable spaces. Floor plans, sections, elevations, and renders of the workspace, admin, restaurant, and exhibition blocks are also included.
Toni Nakamura is an interior designer whose portfolio includes several sustainable design projects that incorporate natural elements. Her goal is to design spaces that utilize natural light, air movement, and energy to create functional and comfortable spaces organically. Her portfolio highlights include a Hawaiian hale home that uses biomimicry and renewable energy sources, a restaurant inspired by coastal fishing towns, and an autism research center designed with patient relaxation and sensory needs in mind.
Rethinking Kållered │ From Big Box to a Reuse Hub: A Transformation Journey ...SirmaDuztepeliler
"Rethinking Kållered │ From Big Box to a Reuse Hub: A Transformation Journey Toward Sustainability"
The booklet of my master’s thesis at the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology. (Gothenburg, Sweden)
This thesis explores the transformation of the vacated (2023) IKEA store in Kållered, Sweden, into a "Reuse Hub" addressing various user types. The project aims to create a model for circular and sustainable economic practices that promote resource efficiency, waste reduction, and a shift in societal overconsumption patterns.
Reuse, though crucial in the circular economy, is one of the least studied areas. Most materials with reuse potential, especially in the construction sector, are recycled (downcycled), causing a greater loss of resources and energy. My project addresses barriers to reuse, such as difficult access to materials, storage, and logistics issues.
Aims:
• Enhancing Access to Reclaimed Materials: Creating a hub for reclaimed construction materials for both institutional and individual needs.
• Promoting Circular Economy: Showcasing the potential and variety of reusable materials and how they can drive a circular economy.
• Fostering Community Engagement: Developing spaces for social interaction around reuse-focused stores and workshops.
• Raising Awareness: Transforming a former consumerist symbol into a center for circular practices.
Highlights:
• The project emphasizes cross-sector collaboration with producers and wholesalers to repurpose surplus materials before they enter the recycling phase.
• This project can serve as a prototype for reusing many idle commercial buildings in different scales and sizes.
• The findings indicate that transforming large vacant properties can support sustainable practices and present an economically attractive business model with high social returns at the same time.
• It highlights the potential of how sustainable practices in the construction sector can drive societal change.
1. Thesis Design Studio Thesis Statement:
Achieving wholeness through the integration of optimal healing environment principles, creating a synchronization of experience and environment.
A Focus on Wholeness
Project Description: Parti Statement:
Wholeness is strengthened by the intertwining of
The Graduate Thesis project is an
environment, expertise and experiences infused with
independent project consisting of three
natural elements.
semesters of classes - research,
design and documentation. The design
phase consists of schematic design,
Monasteries
design development and the final
Vidar Clinic
design presentation and defense.
Mediums Used: Corridors as streets
AutoCAD 2010
Revit Architecture 2012
Photoshop CS5
Illustrator CS5
Indesign CS5
Sketchup 8 Pro
3ds Max Vehicle:
A long-term care healing center for heart disease
patients that specializes in complete wholeness of
mind, body and spirit.
Vals Spa
Sensory Experience
Site:
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
The Charlestown Navy Yard
image provided by Perkins+Will Nature
2. A Focus on Wholeness
Site Analysis
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Charlestown Navy Yard Parcel 6
16th Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
Exterior renderings
images provided by Perkins+Will
Transportation
The Building:
8 floors, approx. 240,000 sf
Underground parking garages
3 rooftop gardens
Access to outdoor space
Harbor Walk
Project Scope:
Nature
3rd floor - 23,995 sf
Rooftop Gardens - 4,475 sf
image provided by Perkins+Will
3. A Focus on Wholeness
Programming and Process
Schematic parti representation in plan
Parti in plan iterations
Circulation sketches
Programming Overlaps
6. A Focus on Wholeness
Perspectives
Classroom Hallway Dining Room
7. A Focus on Wholeness
Perspectives
Staff Lounge
Staff Conference Room
Faith Lounge
8. A Focus on Wholeness
Nurses Station and Counseling Pod Perspective
9. A Focus on Wholeness
Reception and Wholeness Wall Perspective
10. Advanced Lighting Studio
Absolut Flagship Store Design
Project Description:
This project focused on the lighting
design of a retail flagship store. The
program includes a retail store, bar and
gallery space/dance floor.
Mediums Used:
Revit Architecture 2012
Sketchup Pro 8
Photoshop CS5
Illustrator CS5
Colored Pencil
13. Absolut Flagship Store Design
Details Circuit 1 Circuit 2
0' - 9"
0' - 9"
Lift
System
1' - 5"
Adjustable track head
4' - 0"
with framing projector
Steel cable
and pulley
4' - 6"
0' - 2 3/4"
4' - 6"
6' - 8"
2' - 9"
Retractable steel
support
Art Display Detail - Lowered Art Display Detail - Raised Back Bar Shelf Lighting Detail
Faux pulley system
1" steel support
Support at
ceiling
Brushed aluminum
counter Mounting track for fiber
3" hollow steel tubing Structural column
Steel tray
Reflective
1/4" translucent acrylic surface
Hinge
Second translucent acrylic
panel for light diffusion
Dragon strip LED every Translucent
6" OC acrylic panel
4" air space
Translucent acrylic
Brushed aluminum
3' - 0"
counter Stamped glass counter
Clasp Niche for light fixtures Fiber optic
Concrete 1" aluminum
back bar sheathing
1' - 0"
3' - 3"
Fiber optic
3' - 3"
3' - 0"
3' - 0"
illuminator
Support at floor Mounting bracket
Provide blocking as needed
0' - 6"
0' - 4"
1' - 1"
Back Bar Detail Bar Counter Lighting Detail Cashwrap Detail
14. Absolut Flagship Store Design
Bar & Gallery
Bar/Gallery Elevation - Day
Bar/Gallery Elevation - Night
15. Absolut Flagship Store Design
Bar & Gallery
Bar/Gallery Perspective - Day
Bar/Gallery Perspective - Night Bar/Gallery Perspective - Night
16. Absolut Flagship Store Design
Retail Space
Icecooler Perspective Icecooler and Cashwrap Perspective
Retail Elevation
17. Contract II Studio
Outpost Hotel
Project Description:
Our design team was given the
challenge to design a boutique hotel
in the Downtown Crossing area. The
process began by creating a target guest
profile based on research of Boston area
travelers and Downtown Crossing. We
then designed the major programmatic
areas of the hotel. These included the
guest room level, lobby/reception,
business center, restaurant and a cafe.
Mediums Used:
AutoCAD 2010
Photoshop CS5
Illustrator CS5
Indesign CS5
Sketchup
Colored Pencil
Concept:
An urban oasis where the synergy be-
tween living and working environments
creates a unique experience for the busi-
ness traveler. Just as the nomad travels to
the place with the best life and work re-
sources, the business traveler seeks a hotel
with cutting edge business resources
paired with the comforts of home.
18. Outpost Hotel
Ground Level
Lobby Finishes Lobby & Business Center Elevation
Business Center/Concierge Finishes
Business Center Finishes & Furniture
Lobby Finishes & Furniture
Check-in Perspective Business Center Perspective
Lobby Seating Perspective
Ground Level Plan
22. Advanced Materials & Methods
Concrete Stair Design
Project Description:
The project parameters were to design
a stair using unique and inspiring
materials. This stair was inspired by Inspiration Images
raw building materials - concrete, steel
and rebar. The specific material used
in the design was Ferro cement.
Mediums Used:
AutoCAD 2010 Words
Inspiration
Sketchup Pro 8 ascent
gesture
industrial
expression
sculptural
connection
Inspiration Stairs
24. Universal Design &
Human Factors Studio
West End Museum
Satellite Location Design
Project Description:
The West End Museum challenged us
to design a satellite location using a
refurbished UPS truck. The design was
to include space for staff, storage, a
large West End map, ADA restroom and
digital archives.
Mediums Used:
AutoCAD 2010
Colored Pencil
InDesign
Illustrator
26. Daimler Trucks NA Offices
Project Description:
White Office was responsible for all
office reconfigurations, finish updates
and emergency plans for Daimler
Trucks NA. We worked with the
property manager to maintain the
building and update according to client
needs.
Mediums Used:
AutoCAD 2007
Photoshop
Illustrator
27. Daimler Trucks NA Offices
First Floor Occupany Plan and Furniture Plan
30. Florence Baptist Church
Project Description:
Neal Prince and Partners was
responsible for an addition for Florence
Baptist Church. I worked with the
interiors department choosing finishes
and creating the presentation drawings.
Mediums Used:
AutoCAD 2007
Photoshop
32. Form Study & Model Making
Description:
The goal of this class was to explore
abstract, conceptual ideas in physical
model. The focus was on the
expression of the concept as well as
perfecting the model making process in
multiple mediums.
Mediums Used:
Paper
Chip Board
Foam Board
Pine
Paper Model - Interpretation of the concept of layers
Chip Board Model - Further study of layers Chip Board Model - Further study of layers
Constructed from six 7x7 inch squares Constructed from six 7x7 inch squares
Top view Side view
33. Form Study & Model Making
Foam Board Model - Previous models translated into occupiable space Detail in Wood - Joint in wood model translated into actual size
Constructed from triangles created by cutting the 7x7 squares in half Constructed with clear pine and wooden dowels
Left side view Side view
Foam Board Model - Previous models translated into occupiable space Detail in Wood - Joint in wood model translated into actual size
Constructed from triangles created by cutting the 7x7 squares in half Constructed with clear pine and wooden dowels
Right side view Front view
34. Furniture & Detailing Studio
Description:
This class explored furniture design
using multiple techniques and
materials. My final project was a
custom combination table, bookshelf
and chair.
Mediums Used:
Sketchup
AutoCAD
Bass Wood
Colored Pencil