DAPHNE BIRD SPRING 2026 PORTFOLIO by daphnebird

DAPHNE BIRD

P O R T F O L I O

SPRING 2026

Hello, my name is Daphne Bird, and I am currently an architecture student at CBU. From a young age, I was captivated by the power of building and design, spending hours creating intricate worlds out of legos and discovering how imagination could become something tangible. What began as childhood curiosity has grown into a deep passion for architecture, where creativity meets purpose. and ideas transform into lived experiences. Guided by curiosity and an eagerness to create, I strive to design thoughtful, innovative buildings that positively enhance our built environment.

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Altadena Presbyterian Church Convergence Performance Center Riverside Poetry Foundation Eco Embrace Photography Sketches

ALTADENA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Altadena Presbyterian Church is organized as three distinct buildings shaped by a shared geometric order, expressing how unity can emerge through relationship rather than uniformity. Each wing, such as the worship, education, and administration wings, serves a different purpose, yet all are bound by the same proportional and structural logic. This allows the whole to be felt within each part. Through light, alignment, and honest structure, the campus becomes a place where faith is both gathered and lived, grounding the community in a spatial expression of God’s abiding presence.

PARTI

SCALED INTRICACY

FRAGMENTING

CENTRAL COURTYARD

OUTDOOR GATHERING

FELLOWSHIP HALL

SANCTUARY STRUCTURAL MODEL

CONVERGENCE PERFORMANCE CENTER

Convergence Performance Center emerges from the idea that three distinct performance environments, the proscenium theater, black box theater, and outdoor amphitheater, radiate toward a shared communal core, dissolving boundaries between artist, audience, and everyday life. Thresholds become bridges between generations, layering memory and innovation so that tradition and emerging voices exist in dialogue rather than separation. The project acts as a cultural anchor for Redlands, transforming performance into a shared public ritual where community is not simply gathered, but continually renewed.

SITE PLAN

BASEMENT

FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN

DAYTIME PERSPECTIVE

CENTRAL COURTYARD

PROSCENIUM

PROSCENIUM APPROACH

AMPHITHEATER

LONGITUDINAL THEATER SECTION

RIVERSIDE POETRY FOUNDATION

The central idea of the Riverside Poetry Foundation is to create an inviting atmosphere where people from all different backgrounds can come together and enjoy the different programs that celebrate poetry, honor poetry, and most importantly, inspire visitors to create poetry within their own lives. The design is based on the rhythmic flow of poetry where in poetry, rhythm enhances the experiences of phrases and creates a unified, whole narrative. The spaces, and overall exterior form of the building are organized in a rhythmic motion that allows visitors to circulate through each program using a centralized core.

CENTRAL CORE

ECO EMBRACE

In the fast- paced and high pressure environment of New York City, Eco Embrace re-imagines urban development by introducing a seamless integration of green spaces that enhances wellness and productivity of both residents and workers. The core idea is to foster a balance between work and well-being by interlocking nature with both the work and residential spaces at every level. This balance enhances well-being, productivity, and social engagement, creating a space where innovation and relaxation exist in harmony.