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Gangi Residence
Attwood Residence
Bengbu Train Station
Xinyu Natural History Museum
Beijing Urban Planning Project
Li Jiang Old Town Research
Living Machine
Culver City Contemporary Art Museum
3 Unit Housing
Art Space
Comprehensive Portfolio • Tiffany Dell’Aquila
Tomb of Humayun, India
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This is a 5,000 SF Design-Led-Build
custom residence that I have been working on
since Design Development in 2011. It is currently
still in progress.
This is a cutting edge, mid-20th century
residence. It employs numerous sustainable
systems such as solar photovoltaic, greywater
landscape irrigation, passive daylighting, and
radiant heating and cooling.
I played a pivotal role during the entire
progress of this project, from the Construction
Documents phase where I coordinated manu-
facturer details as well as steel shop drawings,
through Building Permitting and the current
Construction Administration Phase.
This will be a true showcase house
upon completion, which is expected to occur in
the Spring of 2014.
In ProgressGangi Architects • Gangi Residence
Complete Framing Model Used to solve numerous RFIs in advance.
Design Model Construction Progress: Master Bedroom Overhang
Water Heating & Cooling Diagram, and Radius Diagram
3Gangi Architects • Gangi ResidenceIn Progress
Design Rendering: Family Room
Design Rendering: Ramp
Construction Progress: Family Room
Construction Progress: Ramp Location
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This is a 6,000 SF Design-Led-Build
custom residence that I worked on from
Design Development in 2011 up through its
completion in December 2012 in conjunction
with Gangi Builders, Inc.
It is located in the hills of Glendale,
and though it is sited on a prominent ridge,
the design allows for a seamless integration
with the natural surrounding environment.
I played a pivotal role while prepar-
ing the Construction Documents, coordinating
specific product and manufacturer details. I as-
sisted in the thorough vetting of details from
various window and door manufactures. I was
involved in every step of the process, including
the Building Permitting Process and
Construction Administration.
December 2012Gangi Architects • Attwood Residence
Completed Construction Interior: Family Room Construction Completion: Bedroom Entry
Design ModelSiting Diagram and Privacy Diagram
5Gangi Architects • Attwood ResidenceDecember 2012
Design Rendering: Family Room
Design Rendering: Front Entry
Construction Completion: Family Room
Construction Completion: Front Entry
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I assisted with the schematic de-
sign and master plan for the new 323,000 sqft
transportation hub in Bengbu, China. We had
the opportunity to design the two commercial
buildings that flank the station - the train
station itself was already contracted with
Govenment agencies. Construction was
completed in 2012.
In 2013 the building was nominated
to the World Architecture Festival (WAF) short-
list for the Transportation category.
A series of small retail shops line the
perimeter of the plaza on the ground floor.
Directly above lies is a public promenade that
connects the train station to the two commer-
cial buildings.
The hotel and office buildings pos-
sess 34,000 sqft each. The facades are sloped
to create a larger footprint on the lowest lev-
els, and those facing south have been coated
with photovoltaics.
The landscaping in the plaza is ori-
ented to true north, as indicated by the large
sundial at the center. Thin water channels
course through the ground, indicating the
hour of the day, as well as lighting up at the
appropriate hour at night.
Spring 2010Paul Tang Architecture • Bengbu Train Station
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North Building Section
Paul Tang Architecture • Bengbu Train StationSpring 2010
8 MADA S.P.A.M • XINYU Natural History Museum
Perspective of window openings
This fall I worked in Shanghai on the roof design for the
Xinyu Natural History Museum. With a structural roof system al-
ready established, my task was to design a series of window open-
ings that would reveal the complex structural system.
The architectural theme of this museum is that it is one
with the rolling mountains that envelop it. As such, the building
literally emerges from the earth with six columns that form an un-
dulating roof canopy.
A triangular grid supports this unique structural design.
A hexagon shape is naturally formed from a triangle if the corners
are trimmed. Where the columns are located, the grid converges
downward, and the triangle grid transforms into a rectangular one.
The challenge is allowing the hexagon to morph with the column.
After much exploration, I devised a way for the open-
ings to stretch proportionally while still retaining reference to the
original hexagon shape. The average hexagon diameter in plan is
about 2 meters. At the top tier, the height stretches to 3 meters. At
the second tier it becomes 5, and at the bottom the hexon height is
8 meters tall.
Fall 2008
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Transformation from triangular to rectangular grid
Fall 2008 MADA S.P.A.M • XINYU Natural History Museum
View from rear plaza
Sectional render and wireframe
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For our first design project, we col-
laborated with graduate students from Columbia.
This was our first major urban planning project.
Our given site is a large area in Beijing’s northwest
quadrant, which contains many unique adjacencies.
It borders historical areas such as the Summer and
Winter palaces, as well as several important educa-
tional campuses, such as Tsinghua University and
Peking University. Additionally, there is a large inter-
national business district and a technology district.
With over 44 students involved (22 from
USC, 13 from Columbia) we began site analysis by
breaking up into different topic groups: Built Envi-
ronment, Circulation, Demographics, History, and
Landscape. As part of the demographics team, we
surveyed several areas in the site.
We observed three major types of resi-
dential building typology: One story housing, six
story mid-rise, and the larger high-rises. The one
Beijing City. The road rings and the outline of our site.
Community space
Site Analysis • American Academy in China • BEIJING URBAN PLANNING
Infrastructure Amenities and Density
One-story Mid-Rise
Housing Typology
High-Rise
story houses were built in the ‘50s to accomodate
the massive factories in the city. In the ‘70s as the
factories were moved out of the city and a popu-
lation increase occurred, the one story houses
were replaced with six story high-rises. Typically
the worker’s family would move into these. Now,
tall high rise developments scatter across Beijing,
containing mostly middle class and some small per-
centage of lower income housing.
The one-story housing, or hutongs (nar-
row alleyways) have little to no infrastructural ame-
nities. The living conditions are inadequate, and the
people within only remain because it is their most
affordable option. When developers wish to demol-
ish an area, the government subsidizes them, but it
is not enough to warrant the move. The people that
live here are typically from outside of Beijing, and
live here by choice. As such, to call them slums is
not accurate terminology.
Summer 2008
11Demographics • American Academy in China • BEIJING URBAN PLANNING
4th Ring Road
3rd Ring Road
5th Ring RoadOne-story
Mid-rise
High-rise
Landscape
Outline of site
In the strategic proposal segment of the Beijing studio, we worked in conjunction with
students from Seoul National University.
Every person needs somewhere to live, work, obtain food, and engage in recreation. It is
given that there are many different demographics in this site. Currently, they each (lower, middle, up-
per classe) obtain these necessities from their local communities. Example: Local wet market versus
large corporate supermarket.
Interestingly, each of these demographics operates in very close proximity to one an-
other, but only to obtain some necessity provided in a different neighborhood. For example, in the
case study mentioned earlier, residents from the high rises will pass through the one story/hutong
neighborhoods as a shortcut to the street, or a grocery stand.
To accomodate all these different demographics, we propose a system of connected pub-
lic spaces, linked by developed public hubs along the subway. Rather than create something that
can only benefit one demographic over another, if all demographics can enjoy a good public space
then our goal will be achieved.
We propose the following:
1. To add two new subway stops in addition to the ones already planned by the government.
2. To develop public hubs at major transportation intersections.
3. To reconfigure the connected public spaces to better serve the surrounding tracts of residential
development.
4. Once these point sof interest have been established, to create a sytem of connective pathways
to physically bring people from one point of interest to the next.
RoadUnderground SubwayAboveground Subway
RingRoad
GreenInstitutionCorporationCommercialPublic SpaceResidential
3rd Ring Road
4th Ring Road
5th Ring Road
Strategic Proposal
Summer 2008
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The last World Heritage example is Li Jiang. Lo-
cated in Yunnan, it has historically been a small minority
town of the Naxi peoples. In 1996, Li Jiang experienced
a devastating earthquake that damaged 90% of the Old
Town. It was quickly rebuilt, and with this new opportu-
nity Li Jiang became a major tourist destination. However,
the building construction never ended. Even until today,
the old town of Li Jiang continues to expand, with new
buildings being built to look the same as the older build-
ings, and with the outer gates being pushed farther and
farther away.
Our group studied the streets that spur off of
71 street, one of the main commercial streets. Starting
from Si Fang Jie (the main square) the price of rent goes
from 150,000 to 6,000 in the span of of a half mile. Taking
three samples from north to south, we found that the pro-
gram changed accordingly. In the north, the spurs were
completely commercial, and in the south, more residen-
tial.
Aerial of LiJiang Old Town
View of Mu Fu / Old Town Li Jiang Research of 71 Street, Li Jiang
71 Street (Spurs) • American Academy in China • LIJIANG OLD TOWN Summer 2008
1371 Street (Spurs)• American Academy in China • LIJIANG OLD TOWN
Analysis: Spur 2
Area near Spur 1
Area near Spur 2
Area near Spur 3 Analysis: Spur 3Analysis: Spur 1
Commercial
Commercial with Housing
Tourist Housing
Local Housing
Restaurant
Summer 2008
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11. Open Air + Helipad
10. Cafeteria + Wind Display
9. Science Center Admin
8. Living Machine Admin
7. Laboratory Offices
6. Laboratories
5. Multi Media
4. Enclosure Display
3. Classrooms
2. Auditorium
1. Ground floor
B. Living Machines
Positive Pressure
Air Exhaust
Negative Pressure
Off-Site Cool Air Intake
View to immediate surroundings
Ground Circulation
View to downtown
VERTICAL SITE CONDITIONSScale: 1/16” = 1’-0”
Reuse
Vegetated Roof
Vegetated Balcony
• Slows Runoff• Blocks UV• Increased Insulation
EVAPOTRANSPIRATIONScale: 1/16” = 1’-0”
N
BERNOULLI EFFECTScale: 1/16” = 1’-0”
N
PROGRAM BREAK DOWNScale: 1/16” = 1’-0”
N
PASSIVE SUMMER COOLINGScale: 1/16” = 1’-0”
+ Speed
- Pressure
RAINWATER COLLECTIONScale: 1/16” = 1’-0”
Rainwater Drain
Purification + Pump
Potable Water Reused
Irrigation Water
Exposition Park • Living Machine Spring 2008
Circulation Patterns
Entry Into Living Machine
This project focuses on a sustainable, concrete high rise structure located in Exposition Park between the California Science Center and the African American Museum. The building’s primary function is to display sus-tainable technologies to the public. It will showcase a Living Machine, which is an effective, space-efficient system of purifying and re-using water. It involves de-scending levels of tanks for water filtration, and each step can be viewed by the public. The floors higher up have laboratories for visiting scientists and office space for administrative purposes. Two vertical cores support the passive infrastruc-ture of the building, and allow photovoltaics and sun shading devices to be mounted on the south facing side. The topmost floor contains weather sampling in-struments, air purification, and wind turbine systems.
Summertime Passive Cooling
EXPOSITION
Scale: 1/128" = 1'
Visitors/Locals
Employees
Service
Legend
Landscape, South Face
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8
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Exposition Park • Living MachineSpring 2008
Roof, Wall, and Foundation Details
1) Roof Construction: Seed Mixture System Substrate Fallnet Filter Sheet Floraset Separation and Protection2) Sheet Metal Gutter bent to shape3) 12 mm Fiber Cement Sheet4) Guardrail
1) Aluminum Ventilaing Element2) Computer Controlled Sun Shade Louver3) Computer Controlled Window Vent4) Operable Window5) Mirror Soffit
1) Subsoil Drainage System2) Steel Dowels Foun dation Wall to Footing3) Premolded Filler and Sealant at Expans ion Joint4) Concrete Ground Slab5) Waterproofing6) Thermal Insulation7) Foundation Footing
Plans Program by Floor
11. Open Air + Helipad
10. Cafeteria + Wind Display
9. Science Center Admin
8. Living Machine Admin
7. Laboratory Offices
6. Laboratories
5. Multi Media
4. Enclosure Display
3. Classrooms
2. Auditorium
1. Ground floor
B. Living Machines
Positive Pressure
Air Exhaust
Negative Pressure
Off-Site Cool Air Intake
View to immediate surroundings
Ground Circulation
View to downtown
VERTICAL SITE CONDITIONSScale: 1/16” = 1’-0”
Reuse
Vegetated Roof
Vegetated Balcony
• Slows Runoff• Blocks UV• Increased Insulation
EVAPOTRANSPIRATIONScale: 1/16” = 1’-0”
N
BERNOULLI EFFECTScale: 1/16” = 1’-0”
N
PROGRAM BREAK DOWNScale: 1/16” = 1’-0”
N
PASSIVE SUMMER COOLINGScale: 1/16” = 1’-0”
+ Speed
- Pressure
RAINWATER COLLECTIONScale: 1/16” = 1’-0”
Rainwater Drain
Purification + Pump
Potable Water Reused
Irrigation Water
NN
B
2
3
4
5
6
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Our focus here is the Culver City Art District. In a meeting we had at Culver City Hall, we presented our analysis of the district and our proposal of how to best nurture the art community. The area needs to be re-zoned to accomodate commercial and artistic development, as it is currently light industrial. The streetscape can become pedestrian friendly by widening the sidewalk, increasing landscaping, narrowing lanes, and removing inappropriately scaled billboards. We also proposed the Culver City Contemporary Art Museum, which will serve as the heart of the art district. The museum is a renovation of an existing office building, we had to preserve the shell but could build up from within. Located on La Cienega just north of Washington, it will incor-porate mixed-use program such as housing, cafés, a bookstore, and gallery space.
Site Analysis • Culver City Art District Fall 2007
Site Organization and Context
Perspective looking north on La Cienega
17Culver City Contemporary Art MuseumFall 2007
Basement Ground Floor
Foyer transverse section East Façade
Third Floor Fourth Floor Fifth Floor
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East Façade (Scale: 1/32" = 1')Foyer transverse section (Scale: 1/32" = 1')
ART SUPPORT
10. Administration11. Director's Office13. 5 Offices14. Conference Room15. Employee Kitchen and Lounge
ART SUPPORT
16. Art Preparation and Storage17. Loading Dock18. Toilets19. Live Work Lofts20. Artist in Residence Apartments
ART SUPPORT
21. Mech + Elec Rooms22. Janitor Closets23. FREIGHT ELEVATOR24. Elevator Machinr Room25. Data / Computer Rooms
Fifth floor plan (Scale: 1/64" = 1')Fourth floor plan (Scale: 1/64" = 1')Third floor plan (Scale: 1/64" = 1')
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Fall 2007 Final Project • Culver City Contemporary Art Museum 29
10. Administration11. Director’s Office13. 5 offices14. Conference Room15. Employee Kitchen and Lounge
16. Art Preparation and Storage17. Loading Dock18. Toilets19. Live Work Lofts20. Artist in residence Apartments
21. Mechanical & Electrical Rooms22. Janitor Closets23. Freight Elevator24. Elevator Machine Room25. Data / Computer Rooms
18 Echo Park, Los Angeles • 3 Unit Housing The project consists of three housing units situated on a 4,810 sqft lot in Echo Park. In addition to solving this logistical challenge, I addressed a serious problem inherent with suburban hous-ing: social isolation. This is perpetuated by a lack of unit identity and public space. To resolve this, a central com-munity space was made a priority. Acces-sible only by pedestrian gates, the space is enclosed by the surounding three units. Open porches supporting roof gardens above allow neighbors to interact while maintaining a sense of personal privacy. Unit identity is fostered by, each compact floor plan is different from the next.
Sitting adjacent to Temple Street is Unit 3 with a backyard as a buffer zone. Units 1 and 2 share a party wall, and are arranged next to the back alley. The park-ing lot also serves as a transition zone from public to private. This allows for a distinct articulation of each unit while still uniting them in a cohesive design. Garbage disposal and parking for residents is located toward the back alley, and guests can park on Temple Street and enter the complex by foot. Additionally, clerestory win-dows face north to take advantage of day lighting while minimizing solar heat gain.
Site PlanUnit arrangement
Perspective of Courtyard
Fall 2006
19Fall 2006 Echo Park, Los Angeles • 3 Unit Housing
Solid-Void Diagram Sections
Plans
Public-Private Diagram
20 ART SPACE
Canyon View Perspective of Gallery
Spring 2005
Centralized organization CirculationGround manipulation
Located within the USC campus, this art space exhibits large sculptural works like those of Richard Serra. To ac-comodate this the main gallery space has been condensed into one central area. A two story space is created by extending into the earth one story and up into the sky one story. This creates a canyon-like experience, formed by trian-gular planes exploring the notion of an informal shelter. These explorations are used to create three separate areas: the main exhibition space located below ground, the offices located at ground level along the western border, and the audio/visual rooms located at ground level surround-ing the main gallery space.
21Spring 2005 ART SPACE
Pencil drawing of the east-west section Pencil drawing of north-south section
View of the galleries from ground floor View of offices, elevator, and entry to main gallery space