Architecture Portfolio

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Office for an Architect

Hot Wells Passive Bathhouse

Handcrafted Harmony: Architectural Unity

Shaping Paths, Sculpting Terrain

Office for an Architect

Professor David Kernodle Fall 2023

Situated within Ruby City in San Antonio, Texas, this project seamlessly blended the functions of a café and architecture office. To ensure optimal functionality, the design delineated between served and servant spaces. Each level offered unique vistas and experiences, fostering connections with the surrounding culture and verdant landscape.

SERVED AND SERVANT SECTIONS

SECTION: A

SECTION: B

SECTION: A

Hot Wells Passive Bathouse

Professor David Kernodle Fall 2023

This project was located at Camp Hot Wells in San Antonio, Texas. The design process was centered around a sequence of interconnected courtyard buildings, forming passageways that guide movement throughout the space. These hallways feature a distinctive cannon-shaped roof design serving a dual purpose: enhancing the experience of natural light and create an avenue for warm air to escape.

NATURAL VENTILATION

INTERLOCKING SHAPES CREATING TRANSITIONAL

SPACES

ORGANIZATION STUDIES

MORNING LIGHT PASSAGEWAY

Handcrafted Harmony: Architectural Unity

Professor Dwayne Bohuslav Fall 2023

The design process was structured around prioritizing views from the site out into the landscape, informing the organization around a central courtyard. This approach facilitated the arrangement of the main entry point, accessed Via Plaza. The multi-story core enhances the experience for visitors, providing diverse perspectives with natural lighting and views of San Antonio’s core on each level. The utilization of glass and steel materials serves to distinguish between the old and new elements of the design, while also imparting a sense of lightness and transparency. This choice not only creates a visual separation but also fosters a transparent connection between the various components of the structure, blending heritage with modernity seamlessly.

THESIS DIAGRAM

CIRCULATION DIAGRAM

SERVED V. SERVANT DIAGRAM

CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAM

Shaping Paths, Sculpting Terrain

Dr. Ke Sun Fall 2024

This project, located in Fort Worth, Texas, is a museum of fossils designed to harmonize with the natural landscape. The design thoughtfully integrates the surrounding environment, creating opportunities for direct connections to green spaces that are celebrated throughout the site. Programmatic spaces are oriented to capture specific views, enhancing the visitor experience. Natural lighting is strategically incorporated into the design, with certain spaces benefiting from its presence. Additionally, carefully planned shadows from various elements ensure that exterior areas remain comfortably inhabitable, providing visitors with enjoyable outdoor experiences that complement the museum’s exhibits.

MAPPING ANALYSIS

CONCEPT/FORMAL DIAGRAM

Found order plays a crucial role in shaping the early stages of my design process. By establishing rules of arrangement, structure, and proportion, it provides a framework that guides my approach to form and space. This inherent order ensures clarity, functionality, and aesthetic cohesion, allowing my projects to develop with a strong organized foundation.