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Specular Associations | Masters Thesis

TECHNICAL SKILLS | Maya, Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Z brush, 3D Coat, Processing, 3D Print, CNC mill, Vacuum Forming

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Summer 2015 | Thesis Advisor : Marcelyn Gow | Academic

“If it is possible to make words empty of meaning, I’d like to try ”

-Peter Eisenman

Set on the site of the Kitt Peak Observatory in the Arizona Mountains, the

building acts as an inverse telescope. Conceptually the projects examines

how transparent objects trade clarity for formal pronunciation. This phenomena

parallels the nature of indexical form itself, and the relationship between what

is seen, and what is unseen.

Physical Model


Specular Associations | Masters Thesis

TECHNICAL SKILLS| Maya, Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Z brush, 3D Coat, Processing, 3D Print, CNC mill, Vacuum Forming

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Summer 2015 | Thesis Advisor : Marcelyn Gow| Academic

As a form gains articulation and textural detail, it becomes less transparent. This is caused by t the increased of distortions curved glass creates.

SectionalPhysical Model

Interior view Specular distortion diagram


Lower plan cut Upper plan cut

EMBASSY CIRCULATION

PUBLIC CIRCULATION

MECHANICAL ROOM

GALLERY SPACE

GALLERY CAFE

THEATER

THEATER EXIT/ENTRY

THEATER ENTRY

RESTAURANT

tECHNICAL ROOM

OFFICE

SECURITY

EMBASSY LOBBY/ENTRY 1

BEACH SIDE

STREET SIDE

EMBASSY LOBBY/ENTRY 2

EMBASSY PUBLIC

EMBASSY PUBLIC

EMBASSY PUBLIC

Cradle

Separate

Bind

MERG confronts the convergence of two opposing

programs, each of which necessitate a different level of

transparency. It is a single building that houses both a US

Embassy, public theater, gallery space, and restaurant.

The structure is divided into two polar building types;

angular concrete shells, and a rounded fiberglass bag.

These types interact seemingly pushing and pulling on

each other to create a formal relationship.

02. MERG | US embassy and cultural center in Brazil, Rio De Janeiro Group Memeber: Enbo YP ChenTECHNICAL SKILLS: Maya, Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop , 3D printing Studio Fall 2014 | Instructor: Herwig Baumgartner | Academic

Pysical Section Model


PROGRAMMATIC DIVISION

A. US Embassy: Building 1&2, Floor 1-10A) Steal primary structureB) Reinforced concrete floor platesC) Fiberglass Aperture and Insulated exterior envelope

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C. Theater: Building 3, Max occupancy 350A) Steal primary structureB) Reinforced concrete floor platesC) Fiberglass Aperture and Insulated exterior

Project Information Location: Av. Atlamtica, 1782 Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, 22041, BrazilBuilding Type: Multi UseProject Area: 182,445 sq-ft

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A1 Aperture DetailA3.1. Black Aperture SkinA3.2. Steel egg Crate reinforcementA3.3. Steel Connection FinA3.4. L-Bracket ConnectorA3.5. Aluminum GutterA3.6. Secondary Steel framesA3.7. Exterior Envelope: GFRC, W.A.P., Rigid insulationPrimary steel structure, Secondary Steel structure, Interior wallA3.8. Glass Insulated Window Panel

A3.1

A3.2

A3.3

A3.4

A3.5

A3.6

A3.7

MERG | DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Group Memebers: Enbo YP Chen, Kirill Ryadchenko, Sharona Sha, Matt Grossman TECHNICAL SKILLS: Maya, Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop

B. Public Gallery and Restaurant: Building 2, Floor 1-4A) Steal primary structureB) Reinforced concrete floor platesC) Fiberglass Aperture and Insulated exterior envelope

D. Foundation and Underground Parking: P1-P2 Max occupancy 550 carsA) Reinforced Concrete floor platesB) Concrete retaining wall

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Spring 2014 | Instructor: Herwig Baumgartner + Scott Urhru | Academic

A2 3D Chunk

A2.1 Large Aperture Rooms: 30-50 ft tall8” Steel egg crate internal structure is coated with black fiberglass skin. Apertures connect to surrounding Primary structure. Curved glass glazing inserted into the fiberglass form has 6” steel mullion reinforcement.

A2.2 Medium Aperture window: 3-8ft dim4” steel egg crate internal structure is coated with black fiberglass skin.

A2.3 Small Aperture light holes: 6” dimA2.4 Envelope: (see A2) A2.5 Concrete Slab Floors:Concrete, composite deck reinforcement, I-beam primary structure

A2.6 Steel StructureA2.7 HVAC

A2.6

A2.2

A2.4

A2.1

A2.5

A2.7

A2.3

A2.


B1. Fiberglass Envelope Detail

Panels:D2.1. Fiberglass PanelD2.2. Secondary Steel StandoffsD2.3. Secondary SteelD2.4. Tertiary Steel

Structure:D2.5. Floor BeamD2.6. Edge BeamD2.7. Concrete Floor over composite metal deck reinforcementD2.8. Primary Steel RibD2.9. Steel Rib braces at intersection with edge Beam

D2.8

D2.1

D2.7D2.2

D2.3

D2.4D2.9

D2.6

D2.2D2.5

RAINBOW NATION

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SIERRA HELVEYENBO CHENKIRILL RYADCHENKOMATTHEW GROSSMANLIU SHA

MELNYK ENGINEERS

04/07/2014_SH

MATTHEW MELNYK

N.T.S.U.S. EMBASSY

PANEL DETAIL

JEFFEREY LANDRETH,PE, LEED-AP

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT APRIL 7 2014

U.S. EMBASSY IN RIO DE JANEIRO

A3.0KSR

900 EAST 3rd StreetLos Angeles, CA 90013

D3.2

D3.4

D3.1

D3.6

D3.5D3.7

D3.6D3.4

D3.5 D3.8

D3.9

Skin Elements:D3.1. Fiberglass PanelD3. 2. Intersitial Meatal Cap D3. 4. Seconday Steel Liniar elemant

Mollion Fixture: D3. 5. Metal bolt with 1.5’stepD3. 6. Preshure BarD3. 7. Under rail gasketD3. 8. Cap gasket D3. 9. T-shaped gasket with Fin

B2. Fiberglass Panel DetailSkin Elements:D3.1. Fiberglass PanelD3.2. Interstitial Metal CapD3.3. Secondary Steel Branching elementD3.4. Secondary Steel Linear element

Mullion Fixture:D3.5. Metal bolt with 1.5’ stepD3.6. Pressure BarD3.7. Under rail gasketD3.8. Cap gasketD3.9. T-shaped gasket with fin

MERG | DESIGN DEVELOPMENT Group Memebers: Enbo YP Chen, Kirill Ryadchenko, Sharona Sha, Matt Grossman TECHNICAL SKILLS: Maya, Rhino, Grasshopper, Revit, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop Spring 2014 | Instructor: Herwig Baumgartner + Scott Urhru | Academic

D1. Flexible Circulation Structure

Primary StructureD1.1 2’x3’ I Profile RibsD1.2 Concrete DecksD1.3 PlatformD1.4 Pylon

EnvelopeD1.5 Primary FrameD1.6 Secondary FrameD1.7 Tertiary Frame

Mullion Detail for Fiberglass Panel

20GA Galvanized Metal

W.M.P.

Curtain Wall Steel Tube Frame

GFRC

Rigid Insulation

Primary steel structural frame 24"x24"

Secondary steel structural frame 8"x2"

Air space

Metal Bracket INSIDE

OUTSIDE

RAINBOW NATION

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MELNYK ENGINEERS

04/07/2014_SH

MATTHEW MELNYK

N.T.S.U.S. EMBASSY

3D CHUNK




A3.0


INSIDE

Flexible Waterpoofing

Curtain Wall Tube FrameGFRC

Rigid Insulation

Primary steel structural frame 24"x24"

Secondary steel structural frame 8"x2"

Metal Bracket

GutterCompacted Earth

RAINBOW NATION

ARUP


MELNYK ENGINEERS

04/07/2014_SH

MATTHEW MELNYK

N.T.S.U.S. EMBASSY

3D CHUNK




A3.0


INSIDEOUTSIDE

RAINBOW NATION

ARUP


MELNYK ENGINEERS

04/07/2014_SH

MATTHEW MELNYK

N.T.S.U.S. EMBASSY

3D CHUNK




A3.0


Composite Metal DeckC-Chanel Ceiling FrameGypsum Ceiling

Concrete Floor Slab

20GA Galvanized Metal

W.M.P.

Curtain Wall Steel Tube Frame

GFRC

Insulated Window System

Rigid Insulation

Primary steel structural frame 24"x24"Secondary steel structural frame 8"x2"

Steel GutterFiberglass appiture

Gutter frameing support

Aperture frameing

Air space

Metal Bracket

Envelope Details

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BROKEN SPACE | Case Studies of the Snellman house TECHNICAL SKILLS: Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop, Laser cutting, Hand Modeling

Floor 1 Floor 2 Floor 3

Massing Model

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Studio Spring 2012| Instructor: Jonah Rowen | Academic

Massing Model & Section Model

Phase 1: Precedent StudiesThe Snellman House by Gunner Asplund, was built in 1917-1918 in Djursholm, near Stockholm, Sweden. Its plans reveal a strange squished relationship of spaces. Which provide a operational map for the formal design of a house.

Operations 1. Division: The initial form is broken into parts. 2. Separation3. Rotation4. New boundaries established, “flexible” and “rigid”5. Delete of overlapping space between the two


Drawing from the original Cerda grid typology of Barcelona this housing project

examines formal clash of the unending nature of an open system and the

strict definition of the grid; taking into account the roles of public and private

circulation, interior and exterior space, as key aspects in a housing project.

TYPE A2 BEDROOM1300 SF34 UNITS

TYPE B2 BEDROOM1000 SF47 UNITSTYPE C

STUDIO400 SF102 UNITS

TYPE D1 BEDROOM400 SF141 UNITS

TYPE E1 BEDROOM800 SF57 UNITS

TYPE A2 BED

ROO

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TYPE B2 BED

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Type A2 Bedroom1300 SF34 Units

Type B1 Bedroom400 SF141 Units

Type CStudio400 SF102 Units

Type D2 Bedroom1000 SF47 Units

Type E1 Bedroom800 SF57 Units

Massing Aggregation:

Twisted Typology | Barcelona Housing Project Group Members: Andrew AdzemovicTECHNICAL SKILLS: Maya, Rhino, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

The Cerda Block

In Cerda’s master plan of Barcelona every city block is given chamfered corners in order to increase circulation through the city. The chamfer was dictated by the long turning radius of steam trams, which at the time, were the modern mode of transportation. Thus the chamfered square, the octagon, the rounded unit, though defined by the grid, facilitates a culture of continual burgeoning movement.

Ground PlanTypical Plan

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Studio spring 2014 | Instructor: Eric Carcamo | Academic


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Low Resolution Hi Resolution Variable Resolution

D - Form | Spitting Images Group Members: Mary Franck, Nina Soltani, Yuan MuTECHNICAL SKILLS | Maya, Rhino, Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Python , six axis Stäubli robots, CNC milling

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Robot House Design Studio Fall 2014 | Instructer : Peter Testa | Academic

Site of Toronto Dominion after transformation

“There is no such thing as neutral space. Architecture does not exist without something that happens in it. Our perception of architecture depends on the activities that take place inside. The space is transformed by events. It’s not quite the same as before.”

D-Form proposes that sight is an

interpretive tool. Comparing the mechanics of both

human and machine vision, the resulting work is the

deformation of the outside world, defined buy the

viewer and his her her gaze as they move though it.

The site is the Toronto-Dominion Centre by Ludwig

Mies van der Rohe. It is deformed by the theoretical

vision of people moving though the complex.

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Tumbling Form |Recasting the Rustic

TECHNICAL SKILLS | Rhino, Hand Modeling, Growing Magical Myscelium

Tumbling form is made from the living material inoculated

Myscelium twisted under directional forces. The resulting form

is an object and space, structure and mass, determined but

movable.

The parameters of the project are best understood through the

position of anthropologist Tim Ingolds who states, “in a living

world, the essential relation is not between matter and form but

between materials and forces”

Formal creation is a dance between material and forces.

Day 1: casting Day 7: Myscelium growth Day 14: Myscelium driedDay 2: casting Day 3: casting Day 4: casting Day 10: Myscelium growth Day 16: Fabric cast removed Day 17: Final object Day 17: Final object

design eleactive Fall 2014 | Instructer : Marcleyn Gow| Academic

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“Dynamischer Raumplan” is a spatial installation that operates like a machine. Designed to visualize a future

urban vision based on the city as a dynamic and complex adaptive system.

Help Yourself Role: Project ManagerTECHNICAL SKILLS: Lazer cutting, Rhino

DYNAMISCHE RAUMPLANRole: Memebner of construction teamTECHNICAL SKILLS: constuction

Over the course of a day, this model of the Getty was decomposed by museum visitors, revealing a

museum site transformed by millenia of natural phenomena.

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| Interactive Installation with LAYER | 2013, The J. Paul Getty Museum | Built Installation with Coop Himmelb(L)au | 2014 SCI-Arc gallery | Built


LIGHT WALL | Ambient lighting surface apart of the remodel of high rise Apartment, San Francisco Fabricated in collaboration with Jonathan Foot, Revolver Design, and Craig Steely Architecture TECHNICAL SKILLS: Affter effects, Phtotshop

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2008 | Revolver Design | Professional

In the remodel of a high rise corner apartment a floor to ceiling ambient light installation offers a counterpoint to the dynamic views,. Inspiration came form the mood set by 70’s space rock and ambient music pioneers - like Cluster, Brian Eno, Michael Rother. A computer shows a variety of video (sunlight sparkling on Lake Merit, cows grazing in a field, fish swimming among others) The videos are spayed in slow motion. Seen though the low res screen made of LED’s spread 2” apart behind a floor to celling wall of acid etched glass. Jim Campbell’s low Resolution served as a source of inspiration


Dance| With Phototgrapher David Papas TECHNICAL SKILLS: Movement 2006 - 2016 | David Papas Photographer | Modern Dance

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In conjunction to my Modern dance practice, I’ve been taking improvisational dance photography. I’m interested in form, composition and movement, as an expressive tool.

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