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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Throughout the years, there are many people to thank. To start, my mother Carolina and my brother Alejandro, who have been rooting for my success and growth my entire life. To my family in Peru, the United States, Mexico, and Europe, who have witnessed different stages of my life and continue to stay in touch and remain present in their own ways. To my colleagues, friends, roommates, and chosen family all over the world—you are gems of people who, even with millennial trauma, do not cease to live life to the fullest. To Camila Moody and Deborah Cummings, my high school English teacher and academic counselor, who, upon my arrival to the United States as a child, helped me improved my language skills which would lead me to getting into college. To Rod Underwood and Ana de Brea, and to the late Dan Woodfin and Janice Shimizu — foundational college educators who gave me the knowledge, craft, and love for architecture during my early years of school. To my graduate school dean, Jonathan Massey, and professor Matias del Campo, who inspired new and visionary ways to grow in the profession without losing the human element, joy, and fulfillment of a creative career. To Donald Lococo, Jim Cronenberg, José Tohá, and Alfredo Muñoz, who served as professional mentors and career guides, and who taught me the art of storytelling through the spaces and buildings we brought to life. And last but not least, to my husband Ryan, who, aside from us being contractually bound for life, greets me every morning with a cup of coffee and reminds me that I am ready to weather hardships and enjoy the joy of a brand-new day.

CONTENTS 6

ABOUT

DC METRO

POSTMARKED

PHILLY AIRPORT

RHYMING COUPLET

DEVON & BLAKELY

PHILOTIMO

OFFICINA

ZIG ZAG

GALLOWAY

WELLS

COURTING VILLAS

AQUALLIDER

MOPONTUCCI

FORTNITE

CLIFFHANGER

ABOUT EXPERIENCE

RICARDO GUISSE has vast experience in design, project management, construction administration, and site condition assessment. He has spearheaded and contributed to a diverse range of projects, including new construction, adaptive reuse, restorations, and inspections primarily in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest regions the United States. With extensive experience across all project phases—from concept development to final execution— he has crafted innovative designs and creative solutions while leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring code compliance, securing permits, and overseeing quality assurance. His work includes preparing and reviewing construction documents, managing submittals, developing project proposals, budgets, and schedules, and coordinating with consultants to uphold the integrity of each final project.

EDUCATION

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY Muncie, Indiana, United States Bachelor of Arts, Architecture UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Master of Architecture

AFFILIATION

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS Washington, DC, United States

PROJECT

System-wide inspections of metrorail stations

PROGRAM 98 stations LOCATION Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland, United States FIRM

WSP

CLIENT Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) MEMBERS Jonathan Hamm (WMATA) Ricardo Guisse (WSP) ROLE Architectural engineering quality assurance inspections reporting, drafting and annotations DURATION

DC METRO

Mar - Dec 2025

PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project involved conducting comprehensive inspections and condition assessments of all 98 stations within the Washington Metro, including rail platforms, bus loops, parking garages, and related facilities, to verify compliance with ADA, FTA, and WMATA design standards. The work also improved reporting efficiency through the reformatting of document templates and the development of detailed, station-specific graphics and drawings that enhanced stakeholder communication and supported ongoing systemwide improvements.

The Washington Metro is one of the most recognizable transit systems in the world and among the largest and busiest in the United States. Operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), the system connects Washington, DC with surrounding communities across Maryland and Virginia through a hybrid subway and commuter rail network. Working under WMATA, WSP supported a systemwide initiative focused on compliance with WMATA design criteria, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements through recurring federally mandated audits. The project involved assessing all 98 Metrorail stations within an aggressive nine-month schedule. Fieldwork began in the outer-core stations out in Maryland and Virginia, extending as far as Loudoun County, nearly 35 miles from Metro Center, the symbolic and operational center of the system.. These commuter-oriented stations typically included bus loops, parking garages, and surface lots, but smaller station platforms. Work later progressed into the urban core, including Metro Center, Gallery Place–Chinatown, and L’Enfant Plaza—major transfer hubs with larger areas and significantly higher passenger volumes.

PENTAGON STATION (Yellow Line)

ARCHIVES STATION

WATERFRONT STATION (Green Line)

UPPER PLATFORM at L’Enfant Plaza Station (Green and Yellow Lines)

FEDERAL CENTER SW STATION

SMITHSONIAN STATION

LOWER PLATFORM at L’Enfant Plaza Station (Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines)

^ Plans based on typ. emergency plan diagrams (not to scale).

Despite the demanding pace and scale of the project, the experience was deeply rewarding. Contributing to infrastructure that serves millions of residents and visitors reinforced the importance of public transportation as a civic good and as an essential component of equitable, sustainable urban life. The scale of the undertaking was particularly significant: inspecting all 98 stations required adapting to an extraordinary range of conditions, from compact underground stations in the urban core to expansive above-ground stations in suburban areas. Stations also varied considerably in function, with commuteroriented facilities often requiring evaluation of associated parking structures, bus terminals, pedestrian connections, and other multimodal infrastructure. The three major transfer stations—Metro Center, Gallery Place, and L’Enfant Plaza— presented an additional level of complexity due to their size, multiple lines, high passenger volumes, and extensive circulation systems. During the my involvement in this project, WMATA was recognized by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) as the 2025 Outstanding Public Transportation System of the Year, honoring the agency’s leadership in ridership growth, customer experience, operational improvements, and system modernization. Being part of a project that contributed—however modestly— to the continued improvement of such an important public institution was both professionally meaningful and personally fulfilling. As someone who lives in and cares deeply about the Washington region, it was an honor to help improve accessibility and usability across such a diverse system for the communities that rely on Metro every day.

Check for warning signage (ADA, WMATA, FTA)

Detect for fare gate audio (ADA, WMATA)

Check for proper visibility/ illumination (FTA)

Check clear wayfinding (WMATA, FTA) Check emergency two-way communication (ADA, FTA)

Station name identification (FTA)

north mezzanine

Check for structural damage (FTA)

west mezzanine

Check for train gaps (FTA) Height of benches (FTA, ADA) ARCHIVES STATION

SMITHSONIAN STATION

upper platorm

Measure handrail height (ADA) Identify slopes (FTA)

Check elevator call lighting, sound, and clearances (ADA) Detect for proper braille (ADA)

south mezzanine

Identify emergency exits and paths of egress within station in multiple locations (FTA, ADA)

PENTAGON STATION (Yellow Line)

Check for water damage (FTA) WATERFRONT STATION (Green Line)

AXON of L’Enfant Plaza Station

east mezzanine

Check for functional lighting (WMATA, FTA) Test emergency call boxes (ADA, FTA)

Check for cane detectability, typ. around columns and under escalators (ADA)

lower platorm FEDERAL CENTER SW STATION

Measure egress clearances at gates, passages, and walkways. (FTA, ADA) Identify emergency exits and paths of egress inside tunnels (FTA, ADA)

COFFERED “WAFFLE” VAULT / ROUNDED CANOPY 1960s - 1980s Monumental concrete vaults with deep, repetitive coffers define Harry Weese’s iconic “waffle” stations. Their cathedral-like scale is characteristic of Monumental Brutalism. STATIONS: Most of inner core within the District of Columbia and adjacent counties. T81

Silver Spring Transit Center

N98

FLAT COFFERED / BOXED CANOPY 1990s Later stations retained the exposed concrete and geometric vocabulary, continuing Weese’s original design, but replaced the dramatic vaults with flatter, more rectilinear forms. This represents a more restrained Late Modernism / Brutalism. STATIONS: Most outside the downtown core and the outskirts of the system.

STEEL CANOPY Early 2000s Steel, glass, and exposed structural frames replaced the heavy concrete vocabulary of earlier stations. The result is a lighter Contemporary Modernism. STATIONS: NoMA-Gallaudet U, Addison Road, and Downtown Largo.

ANGULAR FACETED CANOPY 2010s - Early 2020s Large, folded steel canopies introduced a more sculptural and angular expression. These stations represent Contemporary Modernism with an emphasis on structural expression. STATIONS: Silver Line stations from McLean towards Ashburn, with the exception of Dulles Airport.

C98

CURVILINEAR CANOPY / STONE FACADE Mid 2020s Sweeping, rounded roof forms replace the sharper geometry of the previous generation. Curvilinear Contemporary Modernism gives the newest stations a more fluid, sculptural character.

TECHNICAL MAP of the Metro System

STATIONS: Only Potomac Yard in Alexandria, Virginia, so far.

One of the most compelling aspects of the project was the architectural diversity encountered throughout the system. The original stations designed by Harry Weese are internationally recognized for their monumental Brutalist “waffle” vaults— coffered concrete ceilings that create a dramatic civic atmosphere unique among transit systems. Later system expansions introduced ribbed vault variations, simplified orthogonal station typologies in suburban extensions, and newer architectural languages reflecting evolving transit design trends. Stations from the 2004-era expansions introduced lighter, white-metal canopies and structurally expressive forms often described as “Calatrava-esque,” while the Silver Line extensions incorporated contemporary materials, elevated structures, and expanded multimodal integration. The newest stations, including Potomac Yard station, represent the latest generation of Metro design, emphasizing transparency, accessibility, and integration with surrounding urban redevelopment. Understanding these architectural distinctions was an important part of my role in evaluating the stations. Recognizing how each station’s design, materials, structure, and spatial organization reflected its period of development provided essential architectural context for the inspections. This allowed me to better understand how the function and operational needs of each station had evolved over time, while assessing existing conditions against the design intent and standards appropriate to each generation of Metro infrastructure.

PROJECT Rehabilitation and alteration of postal service facilities PROGRAM Over 150 facilities LOCATION Nationwide United States

POSTMARKED

< Photo by USPS

FIRM

WSP

CLIENT

United States Postal Service (USPS)

MEMBERS Jessie Mclain Brittnay Carpenter Marta Ginel Cole Garvin Grace Donley Ali Darwish Andres Castelo Rebeil Maximiliano Mesa Prathamesh Pednekar Parisa Sanaei Da’Shon Tucker Roya Saeidi Ricardo Guisse ROLE

Drawing revision, specification writing, contract proposal review

DURATION

Jan 2025 - Feb 2026

PROJECT DESCRIPTION As part of a major federal infrastructure initiative, this project involved upgrading multiple postal facilities nationwide to accommodate the new zero-emission Next Generation Delivery Vehicles, supporting the United States Postal Service’s modernization and sustainability goals for the benefit of the American public.

Spokane

Seattle Portland

Pendleton

Eugene

Minneapolis

Boise

Sacramento

Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Flint Lansing Milwaukee Detroit Rockford Cedar Rapids Ann Arbor Des Moines Ft. Wayne Chicago Omaha South Bend Gary Springfield Lafayette Quincy Peoria Indianapolis Kansas City Champaign

Reno

Madison

Wichita

St. Louis

South Jordan

San Rafael San Francisco

Oakland

San Jose

Fresno Bakersfield

Santa Barbara

Salt Lake City Las Vegas

Denver

Colorado Springs

Pasadena

Los Angeles Anaheim

San Bernardino

Little Rock Amarillo

Phoenix

Arlington El Paso

Huntsville

Oklahoma City

Tucson

Shreveport

Jackson

Montgomery Mobile

Ft. Worth Dallas

Baton Rouge

Austin Anchorage

Washington, DC

Evansville

Tulsa Albuquerque

San Diego

Green Bay

Sioux Falls

San Antonio

Tallahassee Jacksonville

Panama City Beach Houston

New Orleans

Corpus Christi

Tampa Sarasota Ft. Myers

Honolulu

Gainesville Orlando Ft. Pierce West Palm Beach Ft. Lauderdale Miami

The United States Postal Service (USPS) launched its nationwide fleet modernization initiative in 2021 under President Joe Biden, advancing the transition to a new generation of zero-emission Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDVs). The program has been supported through federal investment mechanisms including the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 and additional electrification funding under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, aligning long-term infrastructure upgrades with national sustainability goals, focusing on electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and maintenance workflows across the country. Through a USPS and WSP joint effort, architectural and engineering support was provided across regional teams. My team and I evaluated existing site conditions and facilities to identify necessary upgrades for NGDV integration while maintaining and adapting existing infrastructure. We reviewed design drawings and submittals for code compliance across multiple jurisdictions and coordinated with contractors and project teams to ensure consistent execution and alignment with USPS operational requirements. RENDERING of new NextGen vehicle by USPS

12' - 0"

2' - 0"

6' - 0" CLEAR 7' - 0" MIN. TO NEAREST WALL OR CURB

CEILING HEIGHT REQUIRED

16'-0".

TOP OF LIFT

TO NEAREST OBSTRUCTION

12' - 0"

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

DRIVE ON DIRECTION

16'-3" MIN.

12' - 0"

6' - 0" CLEAR

24' - 0"

TO NEAREST OBSTRUCTION

ADJACENT SERVICE BAY (WHERE OCCURS)

TYP. DETAIL of Vehicle Maintenance Lift DISTRIBUTION CENTER drop off

wash bay

storage

parking area

stock room

service bay

body shop

wash bay drive in

Flint, Michigan

7TH STREET SE

FLOOR PLAN of Cedar Rapids, Iowa VMF Site

Sacramento, California

AXON of Cedar Rapids, Iowa VMF Site

PROJECT Accessibility and architectural assessment PROGRAM 5 terminal / garage and related connections LOCATION Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States FIRM

WSP

CLIENT Philadelphia International Aiport

PHILLY AIRPORT

MEMBERS Albano Kasemi Grace Donley Cameron Hennessey Ricardo Guisse ROLE Site assessments, inspection reporting, and drawing annotations DURATION

Apr - Jun 2026

PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project involved condition assessments of Philadelphia International Airport’s existing infrastructure, focusing on accessibility, building code compliance, illumination, and functional use. The assessments formed part of a broader feasibility study supporting the airport’s upcoming renovation and modernization efforts, helping identify existing deficiencies and opportunities for improvements across the facility.

< Photo by Philadelphia International Airport

P EN SOR E AV EN U E

NE EY

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N LVA

WSP’s role includes professional architecture and engineering services supporting the assessment, planning, and improvement of existing facilities. As part of this work, I contributed, along with my team, to the evaluation of PHL’s parking garages and the infrastructure connecting these facilities to the airport’s terminals.

NSY

PEN

WSP is supporting Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) as part of its ongoing capital improvement program, a comprehensive effort to modernize and enhance critical airport infrastructure. The program encompasses terminal, landside, and airfield improvements intended to improve the passenger experience, operational efficiency, accessibility, and long-term performance of the airport.

PHILADELPHIA

I -9 5 HI GH AY W

SITE

DELAWA

Along with my team, I conducted field inspections and documented existing conditions throughout the parking facilities, pedestrian connections, and related infrastructure. We evaluated spaces and circulation paths for accessibility, illumination, functional use, and compliance with applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, and other relevant standards. This included reviewing conditions affecting the transition from parking areas into the terminal environment, with attention to accessible routes, pedestrian circulation, lighting, signage, and the overall usability of the facilities.

RE RIVER

The assessments helped identify existing deficiencies and opportunities for improvement, providing a detailed baseline to support PHL’s ongoing renovation and modernization efforts while maintaining the safety, accessibility, and functionality of an active, high-volume airport.

TINICUM TOWNSHIP SITE PLAN of Airport

garage E/F garage D (not in scope) garage C hotel garage B garage A-East garage A-West

to I-95 HIGHWAY

terminal F**

terminal E**

SEPTA

terminal A-West*** terminal D* terminal A-East*

PLAN of Terminal

terminal B*

terminal C*

* Only bridges starting connections toward terminal in scope. ** Only connections to baggage claims areas in scope. *** Baggage claim and entry lobbies included in scope.

PROJECT Housing development with two single-family residences PROGRAM 1 home (2 story + bsmt) 4 beds / 5.5 baths 1 home (2 story + cellar) 4 beds / 4.5 baths LOCATION Washington, DC United States FIRM Grupo7 Architecture+Interiors

RHYMING COUPLET

DESIGNERS Jim Cronenberg José Tohá Alfredo Muñoz Ricardo Guisse ROLE Design, drafting, 3D modeling, project management PHASES Design development, construction documents, contract administration BUILDER

Added Dimensions

BUILT

Sep 2018 - Aug 2020

PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project required the demolition of the existing home and the subdivision of the lot into two: one for the client, and one for an investment property. The design of the client’s home was influenced by her captivation for MidCentury Modern European homes.

< Photo by Jose Tohá ^^Sketches by Alfredo Muñoz

E US

AL N I G SE RI OU O H

E US

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… and then there were two houses. The End. But actually, the story goes like this: In 2016, a very candid, sporty client approached my bosses Jim and José with plans to build a home in Washington, DC. The original idea was simple—buy a house, then remove it to make way for a new one. Just as design work began, I was brought onto the project. As the design evolved, we realized the site might be too generous for just one house. The client, famously uninterested in lawns (“I’d bring goats to mow it,” in her words), opened the door to a bigger idea: why not split the lot and build two houses? HOUSE N for living, HOUSE S for financial optimism. Early design for HOUSE N explored two interlocking volumes with a pool in the shared open space, a concept later mirrored in a more horizontal arrangement for its twin. Then came the garage problem. The city had opinions. Easements had opinions. Suddenly, we were sharing one driveway whether we liked it or not. After some creative legal geometry and a very patient civil engineer, we landed on a shared easement split between both properties, allowing basement garages to remain hidden and façades to stay clean. Lowering the garage into the basement created a spatial challenge, so cantilevers entered the conversation. One thing led to another, and we ended up with a second floor dramatically hovering over a cantilevered first floor, as if gravity was more of a suggestion.

service patio

entry

kitchen

dining

office

bedroom

porch

living

patio

Design starts with two volumes intersect each other perpendicularly.

pool

HOUSE N Footprint gets reduced, and pool gets added. driveway

driveway

HOUSE S

kitchen

living

porch

family

Garage added at basement facing the front. Screens and large windows added. Massing expansion results in cantilevers.

entry dining

patio

GROUND LEVEL

Easement restrictions forces garage entrance to be placed on the side.

Planters added for terrace privacy.

^ Photo by Jose Tohá

Finalized design adds retaining walls, and windows get defined.

When we started construction during the summer of 2018, we had a wet and rocky start. We experienced an incredible amount of rain preventing us from pouring our foundation. The delay was so great, that it wasn’t until the fall that we were able to build the basement. Everything was moving along up just fine until the steel order. As soon as the tariffs with China kicked in, steel imports were affected almost immediately representing another heavy delay (no pun intended) until the spring of 2019. Then the house was finally taking shape. Construction continued swiftly as the wood framing and beams were in, then the windows and doors. But generally, the project was just starting to catch up. As the client’s house was underway, once the design of the second house wrapped, it started construction right around 2019. Most of the construction went smoothly, thankfully because the same contractor was involved, and the team was highly knowledgeable to replicate constructibility.

^ Photo by Added Dimensions

Then 2020 rolled in, and at this point what can possibly go wrong! A pandemic that ended the world, and sadly so did my participation in the project. Despite the circumstances, I was able to visit the home later in the year with a very sociallydistanced, warmed welcome from the client. It was humbling to know that I was missed during the final days of construction, that she was happy in the end. By 2021, both homes had new families enjoying them. And the fact that her happiness is a result of providing a good service, and that these two new homes will harbor new stories and memories, made this project rewarding after all the hard work.

AXON of the main house structure

^^ Photos by Jose Tohá

WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE TYPE TPO. 60 MIL. ON TOP OF SLOPED RIGID INSULATION INSTALLED ACCORDING MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATION. 1 1/2"

CONT. MTL. CAP COVERING WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE UNDER.

CEMENT BOARD TO COVER CONTINUOUS METAL CAP BEYOND.

1'-6"

3/4” PLYWOOD OVERLAPPED. SEE DETAILS 1 AND 4 /A0052. WOOD TRUSS. SEE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS.

2X8 PARAPET. EQUITONE CEMENT BOARD 5/16” THICK. FINISH TBD. SEE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS.

10"

2'-0"

STEEL BEAM W/ BLOCKING ATTACHED ON BOTH ENDS. SEE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS.

2X6 WOOD FRAMING W/ R-30 HIGH DESNITY INSULATION @ 16” O.C. CLOSED CELL SPRAY FOAM R-49 ROOF INSULATION. (R-6 PER 1” THK) 3/4” PLYWOOD W/ WATERPROOFING ON THE EXTERIOR FACE.

1/2” GYPSUM BOARD ON SLEEPERS @ 16” O.C. ATTACHED PERPENDICULAR TO WOOD TRUSS. 5/8” GYP. BOARD. W/ 1/2” CONT. REVEAL W/ REINFORCEMENT PROFILE ABOVE.

3/4” PLYWOOD W/ WATERPROOFING ON THE EXTERIOR FACE. 5/8” GYPSUM BOARD.

3/4” HARDWOOD FLOORING OVER DOUBLE 3/4” PLYWOOD. 2X6 WOOD FRAMING W/ R-30 HIGH DENSITY INSULATION @ 16” O.C.

R-30 HIGH DENSITY INSULATION.

EQUITONE CEMENT BOARD 5/16” THICK. FINISH TBD. SEE MANUF. SPECS. STEEL BEAM W/ BLOCKING ATTACHED ON BOTH ENDS. SEE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS.

1/2” PANEL REVEAL (TYP.) WOOD TRUSS. SEE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS. EQUITONE CEMENT BOARD 5/16” THICK. FINISH TBD. SEE MANUF. SPECS.

^ Photo by Jose Tohá STONE VENEER APPLIED TO WATERPROOFED 1-1/2” EPS INSULATION. STONE VENEER FINISH.

3/4” PLYWOOD W/ WATERPROOFING ON THE EXTERIOR FACE. 2X6 WOOD FRAMING W/ R-30 HIGH DENSITY INSULATION @ 16” O.C.

1/2"

1 1/4"

3/4” TILE FLOORING. 1-1/2” RADIANT HEAT BOARD SYSTEM EMBEDED IN CONCRETE SLAB.

CONTINUOUS 2 X 2 X 3/16 GALV. STEEL ANGLE BOLTED TO CONCRETE W/ EXPANSION BOLTS @ 16” O.C. 2X6 BLOCKING ANCHORED TO CONCRETE. EXPOSED CONCRETE WALLS W/ CLEAR MATTE FINISH.

(4) 4” R-20 RIGID INSULATION GLUED AT BOTTOM OF CONCRETE.

CANTILEVERED CONCRETE SLAB. SEE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS.

SOFFIT COVER.

DETAIL SECTION at Cantilevered Wall in HOUSE N

PROJECT Tenant improvements to single story PROGRAM

DEVON & BLAKELY

Fast casual deli

LOCATION New York City United States FIRM Grupo7 Architecture+Interiors DESIGNERS Jim Cronenberg José Tohá Alfredo Muñoz Taylor Baskin Ricardo Guisse ROLE 3D modeling, and drafting PHASES

Construction Documents

BUILDER

Turner Construction

BUILT

Jul 2014 - Oct 2016

PROJECT DESCRIPTION In the hustle and bustle of the big city, there’s no better way to start or finish your commute than with a quick, delightful meal from a gourmet deli. Despite the massive scale of the World Trade Center complex, this establishment found a perfect nice drawing for hungry commuters from across the entire tri-state area in the confines of Santiago Calatrava’s transportation hub.

< Photo by Jose Tohá

The impressive scale and design of the site served as strong inspiration for this quick-service gourmet deli, which draws from its surroundings to efficiently guide customer flow and operations. An open kitchen concept allows aromas from the cooking process to naturally permeate the space, enhancing the overall dining experience. Opening the layout into a U-shaped configuration improves circulation and creates an intuitive, easy-to-navigate customer experience, naturally guiding users through the space. Evenly spaced ribbed columns establish a clear sense of order within the layout. While the space is somewhat enclosed, the structural rhythm supports an organized front-of-house while allowing efficient back-of-house functionality. The result is a flexible, open, and welcoming environment.

AXON of site in relation to PATH concourse

^ Photo by Jose Tohá

salad and sandwich

coffee, soup, bagels

back of house

FLOOR PLAN at PATH Concourse

SITE

^^^ Photos by Jose Tohá

SITE PLAN at World Trade Center

PROJECT

Tenant improvements to new 1 story + mezzanine

PROGRAM

Cafe, bar, restaurant, event space, private room

LOCATION Washington, DC United States FIRM Grupo7 Architecture+Interiors DESIGNERS Jim Cronenberg José Tohá Alfredo Muñoz Monica Mesa Ricardo Guisse ROLE Drafting, digital rendering, 3D modeling PHASES Design development, construction documents

PHILOTIMO < Photo by Philotimo ^Sketch by Alfredo Muñoz

BUILDER

Winmar Construction

BUILT

Jun 2018 - Apr 2020

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Rooted in the Greek words “filos” (friend) and “timi” (honor), Philotimo roughly translates to “honor your friends.” The concept, developed by chef Nicholas Stefanelli, draws inspiration from Greek culinary culture beyond the olive groves and the Aegean Sea. Located in downtown Washington, DC, this tenant fit-out within the SHoP Architects-designed Midtown Center features a large open space accommodating a bar, restaurant, event area, and private dining room. Its strong visual presence creates a landmark interior visible from across the street.

To convey the project’s high-end dining experience, the concept and eventual design were developed to a highly refined level of quality and detail. After receiving the base building model, we overlaid our footprint and developed a design narrative inspired by the maritime culture of the Greek islands and principles of critical regionalism—referencing cobblestone streets, sailing traditions, and rustic coastal architecture, all expressed through a more elevated, contemporary lens. Upon completion of construction, the client expressed strong appreciation for how faithfully the final space reflected the original design intent and experience. The concept and eventual design clearly established the project vision from the outset, helping generate anticipation within the restaurant community ahead of opening. As a celebration of Greek culture and cuisine, our team was honored to contribute to the realization of such a concept-driven and culturally grounded project.

AXON of site between the fit-outs

^^ Photos by Rey Lopez

MIDTOWN CENTER host

entry

kitchen

bar dining

sidewalk seating

15TH STREET NW

entry

cafe

entry sidewalk seating

L STREET NW

FLOOR PLAN

^^^ Photos by Jose Tohá

PROJECT

OFFICINA

Tenant improvements to new 3-story building

PROGRAM Cafe, bar, market, event space, private room, and terrace LOCATION Washington, DC United States FIRM Grupo7 Architecture+Interiors DESIGNERS Jim Cronenberg José Tohá Alfredo Muñoz Pete Lazzari Paul Carlson Monica Mesa Ricardo Guisse ROLE Design, drafting, digital rendering, 3D modeling PHASES Design development, construction documents

< Photo by Rey Lopez ^Sketch by Alfredo Muñoz

BUILDERS

Winmar Construction

BUILT

Feb 2018 - Jul 2019

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Officina or “workshop” in Italian, is a celebration of the country’s industrial craft, exquisite design, and rich culinary tradition. As part of a large development in the DC’s southwest waterfront, the design of this project took place just before the new building shell started construction. This allowed modifications to the interiors as dictated by our design, which were to the advantage of our client as the future tenant.

From the Renaissance through the post–World War II era, Italy has long been recognized as a hub of high-end fashion, industrial design, architecture, and fine craft. This foundation informs the design of this three-level market, restaurant, and café-bar.

MAINE AVE. SW entry

elev.

storage

reception

Our client, a chef of Italian descent, sought to elevate the Italian food experience in Washington, DC within a single cohesive building. The building design, particularly the interiors, expresses a multifaceted program where spaces actively interact. For example, the market supplies the restaurant with curated meats for charcuterie directly from the butcher, while wine is brought directly from crate to bar.

bakery

cheese

deli

pastry

market

While each space carries its own tone and atmosphere, they remain visually and experientially connected, working together as a cohesive whole that reinforces the overall design intent. As a result, this orchestrated arrangement of programs supports the chef’s refined expression of Italian culinary craft and sophistication. And thus, a modern food workshop comes alive!

cafe bar

butcher

GROUND LEVEL

office

kitchen

wine room amaro bar

salad bar

Photo by MKSK restaurant

SECOND LEVEL

catering kitchen

terrace bar

terrace

THIRD LEVEL

events

DRYWALL CEILING. 1 1/2” X 1 1/2” X 3/16” CONT. STL. CHANNEL GLASS SUPPORT W/ CONT. RUBBER GASKET, BLK STEEL FINISH.

CONT. LED. DRYWALL CEILING. DECORATIVE TEMPERED GLASS (TYP.) 1 1/2” X 1 1/2” X 3/16” CONT. STL. CHANNEL GLASS SUPPORT W/ CONT. 1 1/2” GASKET, X 1 1/2” BLK X 3/16” WELDED RUBBER STEEL FINISH. STEEL FRAMING W/ CLEAR MATTE FINISH. CONT. LED. DECORATIVE TEMPERED GLASS (TYP.) 1 1/2” X 1 1/2” X 3/16” WELDED STEEL FRAMING W/ CLEAR MATTE FINISH.

DECORATIVE TEMPERED GLASS (TYP.) CONT. LED. STEEL SHELVING 1/8” THK. CONT. BRASS PIPE DIA. 1/2”. DECORATIVE TEMPERED GLASS (TYP.) OF STEEL

CONT. LED.

ALIGN

STEEL SHELVING 1/8” THK. CONT. BRASS PIPE DIA. 1/2”. 1'-0"

1'-6"

OF STEEL

STONE COUNTERTOP, 2CM. THK. W/ CONT/ BRASS EDGE.

4" CLEAR

1'-0" STONE2COUNTERTOP, 2CM.PLATE THK. W/ CONT/ CONT. 1/2” X 1/8” STEEL SCREWED EDGE. @BRASS 12” O.C. W/ CLEAR MATTE FINISH 2X2 CONT. WD BLOCKING IS REQ’D W/ DOUBLE BRASS HOOK SCREWED UNDERNEATH OF COUNTER @ (2) BAR SEATING. CONT. COUNTER BRASS EDGE W/ FINISH TYPE MTL2 FINISH TILE @ THE FRONT BAR. CONT. 2 1/2” X 1/8” STEEL PLATE CUSTOM BRASS BASE HT: 6” AND SCREWED 1/8” @ 12” O.C. W/ CLEAR MATTE FINISH 2X2 THK. CONT. WD BLOCKING IS REQ’D W/ DOUBLE BRASS HOOK SCREWED UNDERNEATH OF COUNTER @ (2) BAR SEATING. BLACK STEEL FOOT RAILING DIA. 1 1/2” W/ MATTE CLEAR FINISH W/ BRASS BRACKET @ 30” O.C. (TYP.) FINISH TILE @ THE FRONT BAR. CUSTOM BRASS BASE HT: 6” AND 1/8” THK.

ALIGN

CONT. COUNTER BRASS EDGE W/ FINISH TYPE MTL2

OINT. STAINLESS STEEL DRINK RAIL.

1'-6"

3/4” MARINE PLYWOOD COUNTER SUB BASE, PTD. 4" CLEAR

FRP PANELS (TYP.)STEEL DRINK OINT. STAINLESS RAIL.

3/4” MARINE PLYWOOD COUNTER SUB BASE, PTD. FIBER-ROCK (12” HT) @ THE FRP PANELS (TYP.) INTERIOR BASE OF THE BAR KNEEWALL. FLOOR FINISH AND BASE TYPE, TYPE TL22

FIBER-ROCK (12” HT) @ THE INTERIOR BASE OF THE BAR KNEEWALL.

BLACK STEEL FOOT RAILING DIA. 1 1/2” W/

MATTE CLEAR FINISH W/ BRASS at BRACKET Cafe Bar DETAIL SECTION @ 30” O.C. (TYP.)

FLOOR FINISH AND BASE TYPE, TYPE TL22

PROJECT

Single-family residence

PROGRAM

3 story + basement 4 beds / 3.5 baths

LOCATION Washington, DC United States FIRM

Studio Guisse

DESIGNER

Ricardo Guisse

ROLE Design, drafting, project management

ZIG ZAG

PHASES Schematic design, design development, construction documents, permitting, contract administration BUILDER

Covey Construction

BUILT

Sep 2020 - Mar 2023

PROJECT DESCRIPTION In Washington, DC, most row house renovations tend to adapt within the constraints of a box, often shaped by zoning and regulatory limits. This design, however, pushed beyond that box without breaking any city rules. The existing row house was severely neglected and in significant disrepair. Given the homeowners’ rare openness and creative freedom, the project evolved into a full gut renovation and rebuild, unfolding as an unexpected and exploratory design process.

It started with a simple problem: the clients wanted basement access from the rear without sacrificing patio space. After testing multiple stair configurations, a single run made the most sense. The only issue was that even the shortest possible stair landed directly into the alley. Adjusting the basement to accommodate the stair footprint triggered a chain reaction— each level subtly shifted, creating a playful zig-zag façade. That same angular logic carried through the interior, producing unexpected moments like a small guest balcony, sculpted powder rooms, and a top-floor media room that naturally folds inward to form a cozy home theater. Form and function, reluctantly but happily, agreed. There was some local speculation that the color palette was inspired by the clients’ black-and-white cat, Zeki. While unconfirmed, the interiors were intentionally kept predominantly white to emphasize the architecture, contrasted with black and grey tones, walnut wood, brushed metals, and soft brass accents. At the center of the home is the kitchen, designed as a strong focal point with a restrained palette of matte black cabinetry, reflective countertops, and brushed metal finishes. The staircase became a three-level architectural feature in walnut, echoed in the kitchen island and seating details. The overall interior remains modern but flexible, allowing the clients’ furnishings to take center stage. In the end, the house was warmly received by the neighborhood. One neighbor behind the property noted she enjoys seeing it from her kitchen every morning, as it faces directly across the alley. As for the clients, they are proud to have an unmistakable, and slightly angular, landmark on their street.

AXON of house rear next to adjcent row houses

bath

kitchen

fourth bedroom

third bedroom living

BASEMENT LEVEL

p.r.

living dining

porch kitchen

patio

wet bar

GROUND LEVEL

front balcony

main room

second bedroom

main bath

rear balcony

main closet

SECOND LEVEL

p.r. hot tub media room front deck

THIRD LEVEL

rear deck

PROJECT

Apartment

PROGRAM

2 beds / 2 baths

LOCATION Washington, DC United States FIRM

Studio Guisse

DESIGNER

Ricardo Guisse

ROLE

Interior design

PHASES Schematic design, design development, staging BUILT

Jan - Jul 2021

PROJECT DESCRIPTION White walls and big glass windows... that sounds like a set of a boring modern utopia, but maybe a great clean canvas for design opportunities. With the greatest views of the surrounding neighborhood on Galloway street, this little apartment a nice little gal on the block.

GALLOWAY

This project had a personal angle to it, as it did not only involved just furnishing an apartment for yours truly and his partner, but create a small haven with meaning. The interior design of this space drew inspiration from the surrounding context, primary colors, and the couple’s love story.

The main design constraints of this modern apartment were its expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and predominantly white interior surfaces. To avoid an overly minimal outcome, a warm, earth-toned palette was introduced as the guiding design framework. Each space—living, sleeping, and working—incorporates selective moments of color and texture, adding contrast while complementing the building’s modern architectural language. The living room draws its warmth from the adjacent park, using tones of black, red, cognac, and rich wood textures to create a treehouse-like atmosphere. The bedroom adopts a softer, deconstructed palette inspired by lighthouses, incorporating yellows, whites, blacks, and brass accents. This references the couple’s first meeting in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, a region known for its beaches and iconic lighthouses. The office offers a more playful interpretation of a contemporary workspace, combining whites, greys, metallic finishes, and pops of orange that evoke sunrise tones. Furniture selections were curated in alignment with this palette and the building’s Bauhaus-inspired architecture, featuring iconic pieces such as Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair and Saarinen’s Tulip side table. Together, these elements reinforce a cohesive modern language that is warm, intentional, and quietly expressive.

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AXON of apartment showing design concept

PROJECT Renovation of a library scholars commons PROGRAM Private rooms, computer areas, reading spaces, and IQ digital wall LOCATION Bloomington, Indiana United States FIRM Rowland Design (now Luminaut) CLIENT

WELLS

Indiana University

DESIGNERS Eric Rowland Tricia Trick-Eckert Randy Veatch Ricardo Guisse ROLE Drafting, digital rendering, animation, 3D modeling PHASES Design development, construction documents BUILDER

J.C. Ripberger Construction

BUILT

May 2013 - Sep 2016

PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Herman Wells Library at Indiana University needed an update, including a new Learning Commons, which consolidated critical academic resources and enhanced infrastructure to support both analog and digital research workflows. The updated space emphasizes adaptability, offering a range of environments for individual work, group collaboration, and high-tech visualization tools. < Photo by Luminaut

The Learning Commons reimagines a central academic hub within the rest of the Wells Library, which was originally designed by Eggers & Higgins. The project enhances the building’s role in supporting contemporary research, collaboration, and student life with the rest of the campus. The renovation responds to the need for a diverse range of environments, including flexible meeting spaces, private study rooms, and informal lounge areas for reading and hanging out, all supported by upgraded technology infrastructure to accommodate evolving academic workflows. A defining feature of the update is the introduction of an interactive wall, expanding opportunities for digital engagement, visualization, and collaborative learning.

^ Photo byIndiana Univeristy

The design also incorporates refreshed finishes inspired by Indiana University’s school colors, strengthening institutional identity while modernizing the overall atmosphere of the space. As part of the project delivery, the team developed a presentation package that included a 3D animation created to communicate the design intent and user experience of the renovated spaces, helping stakeholders better understand the transformation. Beyond the commons itself, the design strategy establishes a framework for future renovations throughout the rest of the library, informing a cohesive approach to updating additional areas within the building.

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AXON of the overal Library Commons

^^ Photos by Luminaut

PROJECT

HI-LO Brush Park Intervention

PROGRAM Housing development including apartments, lofts, and townhouses LOCATION Detroit, Michigan United States

COURTING VILLAS

DEGREE

Master of Architecture

SCHOOL

University of Michigan

PROFFESORS Lars Gräbner Christina Hansen DESIGNERS Jutang Gao Chengxiang Li Ricardo Guisse COURSE

ARCH 672: Systems Aug - Dec 2022

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Every aspect of this residential development involved the idea of courts and villas. The mix of different surrounding housing typologies, pedestrian promenades, and open spaces allowed for playful take of villas within villas, thus creating a new collage in the city fabric. This project is a development of three buildings, each surrounding a courtyard, thus creating modern villas that allow neighborly connection and interactivity. Different iterations of each building are a result of some housing units having a lower profile, and some rising into a tower, which creates a variation of typology, density, and profile fitting to the Brush Park neighborhood, just north of downtown Detroit.

Drawing from the existing promenade at City Modern and surrounding streets profiles, the resulting angular design also responds to the environmental conditions. Each series of courtyards are surrounded by the housing units and create private, semi-private, and public spaces where residents can interact with each other. With the extension of the promenade into the site, the resulting central courtyard provides a public plaza for the different buildings surrounding it, thus creating a series of modern villas Each courtyard is located at different elevations. The higher courtyards lead onto the medium courtyards, onto the lower courtyards. This creates opportunities such as the underground parking conditions that are not too invasive to the site, allows for better and sustainable irrigation, and provides a playful interaction between semi-private, private, and public spaces. Last but not least, the courtyards are made up of a system of rain gardens and bioswales using native plant species. As runoff water from the buildings comes into the courtyards, the gardens retain and reuse the water, allowing for a sustainable development of Brush Park. The resulting courtyard design engages both the residents and the surrounding neighbors by drawing them into the site with a series of courtyards, thus creating community.

BRUSH PARK

SITE

DOWNTOWN DETROIT SITE PLAN

CITY MODERN

ADELAIDE STREET

tower apartments

Drawing the neighboring promenade into the site

BRUSH STRE ET

townhomes

central courtyard

Rotating the grid in response and creating the massing

mid-rise apartments

WINDER STREET

GROUND LEVEL

DOWNTOWN DETROIT

Opening courtyards in the massing

2.7.0') 13'-8"

PARAPET PARAPET 13'-8"

13'-8"

11'-0"

8TH LEVEL

+70'-0" AFF. (686.0') 11'-0"

7TH LEVEL

+59'-0" AFF. (675.0')

PARKING LEVEL 1

11'-0"

15'-0"

11'-0" 11'-0"

12'-0"

11'-0"

12'-0"

11'-0"

+4'-0" AFF. (620.0')

+4'-0" AFF. (620.0') BSMT LEVEL -5'-0" AFF. (611.0')

4'-0"

GROUND LEVEL GROUND LEVEL

PARKING LEVEL 1 9'-10"

-19'-8" AFF. (596.4')

HI COURTYARD LEVEL +4'-0" AFF. (620.0') GROUND LEVEL ±0'-0" AFF. (616.0')

PARKING LEVEL 1 -9'-10" AFF. (606.2')

-9'-10" AFF. (606.2') 9'-10"

PARKING LEVEL 2

10'-0"

15'-10"

+15'-0" AFF. (631.0')

-9'-10" AFF. (606.2')

4')

2ND LEVEL +15'-0" AFF. (631.0')

9'-10"

2')

4TH LEVEL

2ND LEVEL

+26'-0" AFF. (642.0')

9'-10"

GROUND LEVEL

5TH LEVEL +37'-0" AFF. (653.0')

+16'-0" AFF. (632.0')

13'-10"

HI COURTYARD LEVEL +4'-0" AFF. (620.0')

±0'-0" AFF. (616.0')

3RD LEVEL

2ND LEVEL

+15'-0" AFF. (631.0')

+48'-0" AFF. (664.0')

+28'-0" AFF. (644.0')

3RD LEVEL +26'-0" AFF. (642.0')

11'-0"

9'-0"

BSMT LEVEL -5'-0" AFF. (611.0')

3RD LEVEL LOFT +38'-0" AFF. (654.0')

11'-0"

12'-0"

11'-0" 4'-0"

GROUND LEVEL

9'-10"

4TH LEVEL +26'-0" AFF. (642.0')

2ND LEVEL +4'-0" AFF. (620.0')

11'-0"

+16'-0" AFF. (632.0')

.0')

+37'-0" AFF. (653.0')

11'-0"

12'-0"

11'-0"

2ND LEVEL

PARAPET +41'-10" AFF. (657.8')

5TH LEVEL 11'-0"

+28'-0" AFF. (644.0')

6TH LEVEL

6TH LEVEL +48'-0" AFF. (664.0')

4'-0"

10'-0"

11'-0"

3RD LEVEL

+43'-0" AFF. (669.0')

11'-0"

3RD LEVEL LOFT +38'-0" AFF. (654.0')

.0')

PARAPET

9'-10"

11'-0"

15'-0"

+59'-0" AFF. (675.0')

9'-0"

11'-0"

PARAPET +43'-0" AFF. (669.0')

11'-0"

+70'-0" AFF. (686.0')

.0')

+81'-0" AFF. (697.0')

.0')

9TH LEVEL

.0')

0')

+92'-0" AFF. (708.0')

.0')

EVEL

9TH LEVEL

.0')

0')

+105'-8" AFF. (722.7.0')

.0')

PARKING LEVEL 2

Elevating the facades at the streets

PARKING LEVEL 2 -19'-8" AFF. (596.4')

-19'-8" AFF. (596.4')

57 Site and Ground Level Plan 1" = 20'-0"

100 FT

All buildings will utilize the same material palette: A combination of shingle veneer, treated wood siding, and some metal paneling. Balconies will have glass railings. Windows and doors are made out of aluminum/wood clad, with an added reflective metal lentil surrounding the frame, all upon the mass timber structure. Both the townhomes and apartment profiles continue the motion of angularity and verticality, which translates on to each individual unit depending on its position in each building.

CLT floor system

Gypsum board Insulation

TYP. TOWER UNIT (1BR/1BA)

Exterior sheathing Housewrap Shingle veneer Operable window

Tre wo ated od sid ing Fra mi ng

TOWNHOUSE UNIT (4BR/4.5BA) Ba

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Decorative reflective lintel Concrete slab

Sli

din

Concrete footing Gypsum board Insulation Furring

TYP. APARTMENT LOFT (STU/1BA)

AXON of wall composition

TOWNHOUSE UNIT ADA (1BR/1BA)

CLT FLOOR.

BOTTOM PLATE BOTTOM PLATE ATTACHED TOATTACHED TO CLT FLOOR. CLT FLOOR. 1X6 BASE SOLID WOOD BASE 1X6 SOLID WOOD BOTTOM PLATE BOTTOM PLATE ATTACHED TOATTACHED TO CLT FLOOR. CLT FLOOR.

T.O.PARAPET T.O.PARAPET +44'-1" A.G. (TYP.) +44'-1" A.G. (TYP.)

ON 2X6 SILL FOR WINDOW 2X BLOCKING 2X ONBLOCKING 2X6 SILL FOR WINDOW TO BE ATTACHED. TO BE ATTACHED. ON 2X6 SILL FOR WINDOW 2X BLOCKING 2X ONBLOCKING 2X6 SILL FOR WINDOW TO BE ATTACHED. TO BE ATTACHED. ON 2X6 SILL FOR WINDOW 2X BLOCKING 2X ONBLOCKING 2X6 SILL FOR WINDOW TO BE ATTACHED. TO BE ATTACHED. 10 GA. REFLECTIVE DECORATIVEMETAL REFLECTIVE METAL 10 GA. DECORATIVE LINTEL SURROUNDING WINDOW FRAME LINTEL SURROUNDING WINDOW FRAME OPENING. OPENING. 10 GA. REFLECTIVE DECORATIVEMETAL REFLECTIVE METAL 10 GA. DECORATIVE CONT. MTL. CAP CONT. TO COVER MTL. CAP ADJ. TOSHINGLE COVER ADJ. SHINGLE LINTEL SURROUNDING WINDOW FRAME LINTEL SURROUNDING WINDOW FRAME VENEER W/ WATERPROOFING WRAPPED VENEER W/ WATERPROOFING WRAPPED 10 GA. REFLECTIVE DECORATIVE REFLECTIVE METAL 10 GA. DECORATIVE METAL OPENING. OPENING. UNDER. UNDER. LINTEL SURROUNDING WINDOW FRAME LINTEL SURROUNDING WINDOW FRAME 3/4” PLYWOOD W/ WATERPROOFING ON 3/4” PLYWOOD W/ WATERPROOFING ON OPENING. THE EXTERIOR FACE. THE EXTERIOROPENING. FACE.

1X6 BASE SOLID WOOD BASE 1X6 SOLID WOOD 3/4”FLOORING HARDWOOD FLOORING 3/4” HARDWOOD OVER DOUBLE 3/4” WOOD PLYWOOD OVER DOUBLE 3/4” WOOD PLYWOOD 1X6 BASE SOLID BASE 1X6 SOLID LAYERED W/ SOUNPROOFING. LAYERED W/ SOUNPROOFING. 3/4”FLOORING HARDWOOD FLOORING 3/4” HARDWOOD OVER DOUBLEOVER 3/4” DOUBLE PLYWOOD3/4” PLYWOOD WATERPROOFING WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE MEMBRANE 3/4” HARDWOOD FLOORING 3/4” HARDWOOD FLOORING LAYERED W/ SOUNPROOFING. LAYERED W/ SOUNPROOFING. 8" CLT FLOOR SYSTEM 8" CLT FLOOR SYSTEM TYPE 60 TYPE MIL. TPO, TOP 60 OF MIL. TOP OVER DOUBLE 3/4”ON PLYWOOD OVER TPO, DOUBLE 3/4”ON PLYWOOD INSTALLED. ATTACHED TO OF INSTALLED. ATTACHED TO SLOPED RIGID INSULATION. SLOPED RIGID INSULATION. LAYERED W/ SOUNPROOFING. LAYERED W/ SOUNPROOFING. LATERALL BEARING WALLS. LATERALL BEARING WALLS. INSTALLED ACCORDING INSTALLED ACCORDING CLT FLOOR SYSTEM 8" CLT FLOOR 8" SYSTEM MANUFACTURER MANUFACTURER INSTALLED. INSTALLED. ATTACHED TOATTACHED TO RECOMMENDATION. RECOMMENDATION. 8" CLT FLOOR SYSTEM 8" CLT FLOOR SYSTEM LATERALL BEARING WALLS. LATERALL BEARING WALLS. INSTALLED. INSTALLED. ATTACHED TOATTACHED TO LATERALL BEARING WALLS. LATERALL BEARING WALLS.

PLYWOOD W/ WATERPROOFING ON 3/4” PLYWOOD3/4” W/BLOCKING WATERPROOFING ON 2X ON 2X6 DOOR HEADER FOR DOOR 2X ON 2X6 HEADER FOR EXTERIOR FACE. THEBLOCKING EXTERIORTHE FACE. TO ATTACHED. TO ATTACHED. 3/4” PLYWOOD W/ WATERPROOFING ON 3/4”BE PLYWOOD W/BE WATERPROOFING ON THE THE FACE. 2X6”EXTERIOR PARAPET. 2X6” (8"EXTERIOR PARAPET. MIN. HT.) FACE. (8" MIN. HT.) ON FOR 2X6 DOOR HEADER FOR DOOR 2X BLOCKING 2X ONBLOCKING 2X6 HEADER TO BE ATTACHED. TO BE ATTACHED. ON FOR 2X6 DOOR HEADER FOR DOOR 2X BLOCKING 2X ONBLOCKING 2X6 HEADER TOPBE PLATE LOCATED TOPBE PLATE ATTACHED LOCATED TOATTACHED CLT TO CLT TO ATTACHED. TO ATTACHED. ROOF. ADD BLOCKING AS BLOCKING REQ'D. ROOF. ADD AS REQ'D.

GYPSUM 1/2” GYPSUM 1/2” BOARD ON BOARD ON SLEEPERS @ 16” O.C. SLEEPERS @ 16” O.C.ROOF 8" CLT ROOF SYSTEM 8" CLT SYSTEM ATTACHED @(SLOPED CLT ABOVE. ATTACHED CLT ABOVE. INSTALLED@(SLOPED TO ROOF INSTALLED TO ROOF ANGLE). ATTACHED TO ANGLE). ATTACHED 1/2” GYPSUM BOARDTO ON 1/2” GYPSUM BOARD ON LATERALL BEARING WALLS. LATERALL BEARING SLEEPERS 16” O.C.WALLS. SLEEPERS @ 16” O.C. @ 1/2” GYPSUM BOARD ON 1/2” GYPSUM BOARD ON @ CLT ATTACHED ABOVE. ATTACHED @ CLT ABOVE. 1X4 TRIM SOLID WOOD TRIM 1X4 @ SOLID WOOD SLEEPERS @ 16” O.C. SLEEPERS 16” O.C. ATTACHED ATTACHED @ CLT ABOVE.@ CLT ABOVE.

OPERABLESLIDING WOOD/CLAD SLIDING OPERABLE WOOD/CLAD SHINGLE VENEER SHINGLE FINISH, VENEER FACE FINISH, OF FACE OF DOOR. CAULK @ EDGES. SURFACE DOOR. CAULK @ EDGES. SURFACE SHINGLE 1” OFF SHINGLE EXTERIOR 1” OFF DUAL EXTERIOR MOUNT, MANUAL. INSULATED DUAL MOUNT, MANUAL. INSULATED SHEATHING. SHEATHING. TEMPERED LOW-E, ADVANTACE TEMPERED LOW-E, ADVANTACE OPERABLE WOOD/CLAD SLIDING OPERABLE WOOD/CLAD SLIDING LOW-EGLASS INSULATED GLASSSURFACE ARGON LOW-E INSULATED ARGON DOOR. CAULK @ EDGES. DOOR. CAULKNON @ EDGES. SURFACE HIGH ALTITUDE. GENERAL NON HIGH ALTITUDE. GENERAL OPERABLE WOOD/CLAD SLIDING OPERABLE WOOD/CLAD SLIDING MOUNT, MANUAL. INSULATED DUAL MOUNT, MANUAL. INSULATED DUAL U-VALUE: 0.29, SHGC U-VALUE: 0.29, GENERAL SHGC DOOR. CAULK @GENERAL EDGES. SURFACE DOOR. CAULK @HEADER EDGES. SURFACE TEMPERED LOW-E, ADVANTACE TEMPERED LOW-E, ADVANTACE 2X6 BLOCKING 2X6 BLOCKING FOR WINDOW HEADER FOR WINDOW VALUE: 0.17. VALUE: 0.17. MOUNT, MANUAL. INSULATED DUAL MOUNT, MANUAL. DUAL LOW-E INSULATED GLASS ARGON LOW-E INSULATED GLASS ARGON TO BEINSULATED ATTACHED. TO BE ATTACHED. TEMPERED LOW-E, ADVANTACE TEMPERED LOW-E, ADVANTACE NON HIGH ALTITUDE. GENERAL NON HIGH ALTITUDE. GENERAL LOW-E INSULATED GLASS SHGC ARGON LOW-E INSULATED GLASS ARGON U-VALUE: 0.29, GENERAL U-VALUE: 0.29, GENERAL SHGC NON HIGH ALTITUDE. GENERAL NON HIGH ALTITUDE. GENERAL VALUE: 0.17. VALUE: 0.17. U-VALUE: 0.29, GENERAL SHGC U-VALUE: 0.29, GENERAL SHGC VALUE: 0.17. VALUE: 0.17.

1X4 TRIM SOLID WOOD TRIM 1X4 SOLID WOOD 1/2” GYPSUM 1/2” BOARD GYPSUM ON BOARD ON 1X4 TRIM SOLID 1X4 SOLID WOOD SLEEPERS @ 16” O.C. SLEEPERS @ 16” WOOD O.C. TRIM ATTACHED @ CLT ABOVE.@ CLT ABOVE. ATTACHED

5/8 GYPSUM BOARD 5/8 GYPSUM ON 2X6 BOARD ON 2X6 WOOD FRAMING W/ R-30 HIGH W/ R-30 HIGH WOOD FRAMING DENSITY INSULATION 16” DENSITY@INSULATION @ 16” O.C. O.C.

3RD LEVEL

+28'-0" A.G. +28'-0" A.G. 3RD LEVEL

3RD LEVEL

+28'-0" A.G. LEVEL +28'-0" A.G. 3RD 3RD LEVEL 2ND LEVEL 2ND LEVEL +28'-0" A.G. +28'-0" A.G. +16'-0" A.G. +16'-0" A.G. 2ND LEVEL

2ND LEVEL

A.G. 2ND LEVEL +16'-0" A.G. +16'-0" 2ND LEVEL +16'-0" A.G. +16'-0" A.G.

CONT. FLASHING CONT. AS FLASHING REQUIREDAS OVER REQUIRED OVER WATERPROOFING. CAWKING AS CAWKING AS WATERPROOFING. REQUIRED. REQUIRED. GLASS RAILING. TEMPERED. GLASS RAILING. TEMPERED.

DOORW/SILL FLUSH ADJ. TRIM DOOR SILL FLUSH ADJ. 1X4 SOLID WOOD 1X4 TRIM SOLIDW/WOOD FLOOR. BOTTOM PLATE AS FLOOR. BOTTOM PLATE AS REQUIRED. REQUIRED. DOORW/SILL DOOR SILL FLUSH ADJ.FLUSH W/ ADJ. FLOOR. BOTTOM PLATE AS FLOOR. BOTTOM PLATE AS DOOR DOOR SILL FLUSH W/SILL ADJ.FLUSH W/ ADJ. REQUIRED. REQUIRED. FLOOR. BOTTOM PLATE AS FLOOR. BOTTOM PLATE AS 3/4” HARDWOOD FLOORING 3/4” HARDWOOD FLOORING REQUIRED. REQUIRED. OVER 3/4” PLYWOOD OVER 3/4” PLYWOOD LAYERED W/ SOUNPROOFING. LAYERED W/ SOUNPROOFING. 3/4”FLOORING HARDWOOD FLOORING 3/4” HARDWOOD OVER 3/4” PLYWOOD OVER 3/4” PLYWOOD 3/4”FLOORING HARDWOOD FLOORING 3/4” HARDWOOD LAYERED W/ SOUNPROOFING. LAYERED W/ SOUNPROOFING. OVER 3/4” PLYWOOD OVER 3/4” PLYWOOD LAYERED W/ SOUNPROOFING. LAYERED W/ SOUNPROOFING.

GLASS RAILING. TEMPERED. GLASS RAILING. TEMPERED. OPERABLE WOOD/CLAD OPERABLE WINDOW WOOD/CLAD WINDOW GLASS RAILING. TEMPERED. GLASS RAILING. TEMPERED. SYSTEM. CAULK SYSTEM. @ EDGES. CAULK SURFACE @ EDGES. SURFACE MOUNT, MANUAL. MOUNT, INSULATED MANUAL. DUAL INSULATED DUAL 2X4 DECKING ON 2X8 WOOD FRAME. 2X4 DECKING ON 2X8 WOOD FRAME. TEMPERED TEMPERED ADVANTACE LOW-E, LOW-E ADVANTACE LOW-E ALSO AS SHADE SYSTEM FOR USED ALSO LOW-E, ASUSED SHADE SYSTEM FOR INSULATED GLASS INSULATED ARGON GLASS NON HIGH ARGON NON HIGH FLOOR BELOW. FLOOR BELOW. ALTITUDE. GENERAL ALTITUDE. U-VALUE: GENERAL 0.29, U-VALUE: 0.29, 2X4 DECKING ON 2X8 WOOD 2X4 DECKING ONVALUE: 2X8 WOOD FRAME. GENERAL SHGC GENERAL SHGC 0.17. VALUE: 0.17.FRAME. ALSO AS SHADE USED ALSO ASUSED SHADE SYSTEM FOR SYSTEM FOR 2X4 DECKING 2X8 WOOD FRAME. 2X4 DECKING ON 2X8 WOODON FRAME. FLOOR BELOW. FLOOR BELOW. ALSO AS SHADE USED ALSO ASUSED SHADE SYSTEM FOR SYSTEM FOR FLOOR BELOW. FLOOR BELOW. GLASSATTACHED HARDWARE GLASS HARDWARE TOATTACHED TO DECK BLOCKING BELOW. DECK BLOCKING BELOW.

BOTTOM PLATE BOTTOM ATTACHED PLATE TOATTACHED TO CLT GYPSUM FLOOR. 1/2” CLT GYPSUM FLOOR. 1/2” BOARD ON BOARD ON SLEEPERS SLEEPERS @ 16” O.C. @ 16” O.C. ATTACHED ATTACHED @ CLT ABOVE.@ CLT ABOVE. 1X6 SOLID WOOD 1X6 BASE SOLID 1/2” GYPSUM BOARDWOOD ON BASE 1/2” GYPSUM BOARD ON SLEEPERS SLEEPERS @ 16” O.C. @ 16” O.C. 1/2” GYPSUM BOARD ON 1/2” GYPSUM BOARD ON @ CLT ATTACHED ABOVE. ATTACHED @ CLT ABOVE. SLEEPERS @ BOARD 16” O.C. SLEEPERS @ BOARD 16” O.C. 5/8 GYPSUM ON 2X6 5/8 GYPSUM ON 2X6 ATTACHED @ CLTW/ ABOVE. 3/4” HARDWOOD 3/4” FLOORING HARDWOOD FLOORING ATTACHED @ CLT ABOVE. WOOD FRAMING R-30 WOOD FRAMING W/ R-30 OVERDENSITY DOUBLE OVER 3/4”DENSITY DOUBLE PLYWOOD 3/4” PLYWOOD HIGH @ HIGH INSULATION @INSULATION LAYERED W/ SOUNPROOFING. LAYERED W/ SOUNPROOFING. 16” O.C. 16” GYPSUM O.C. 5/8 GYPSUM BOARD ON 2X6 5/8 BOARD ON 2X6 WOOD FRAMING W/ R-30 WOOD FRAMING W/ R-30 5/8 GYPSUM BOARD ON 2X6 @ 5/8 GYPSUM BOARD ON 2X6 HIGH DENSITY HIGH DENSITY INSULATION @INSULATION 8" CLT FLOOR16” 8" SYSTEM CLT FLOOR SYSTEM WOOD FRAMING W/ R-30 WOOD FRAMING W/ R-30 O.C. 16” O.C. INSTALLED. ATTACHED INSTALLED. TOATTACHED TO @ HIGH DENSITY HIGH DENSITY INSULATION @INSULATION LATERALL LATERALL BEARING WALLS. 16” O.C.WALLS. 16” O.C. BEARING

GLASSATTACHED HARDWARE GLASS HARDWARE TOATTACHED TO DECK BLOCKING BELOW. DECK BLOCKING BELOW. GLASSATTACHED HARDWARE GLASS HARDWARE TOATTACHED TO DECK BLOCKING DECK BLOCKING BELOW. 2X BLOCKING 2X ONBLOCKING 2X6 SILL FOR ONBELOW. 2X6 WINDOW SILL FOR WINDOW TO BE ATTACHED. TO BE ATTACHED. 1X WOOD SOFFIT. TREATED. 1X WOOD SOFFIT. TREATED. 1X WOOD SOFFIT. TREATED. 1X WOOD SOFFIT. TREATED. 1X WOOD SOFFIT. TREATED. 1X WOOD SOFFIT. TREATED. 10 GA. DECORATIVE 10 GA. REFLECTIVE DECORATIVE METAL REFLECTIVE METAL 2X8 WOOD FRAME HANGED AT WALL 2X8 WOOD FRAME HANGED AT WALL LINTEL SURROUNDING LINTEL SURROUNDING WINDOW FRAME WINDOW AND BRACED AT LATERAL WALLS.FRAME AND BRACED AT LATERAL WALLS. OPENING. OPENING. REINFORCED W/ STEEL BRACKETS. REINFORCED W/ STEEL BRACKETS. 2X8 WOOD FRAME HANGED AT WALL 2X8 WOOD FRAME HANGED AT WALL AND BRACED AT LATERAL WALLS. AND BRACED AT LATERAL WALLS. 2X8STEEL WOOD FRAME HANGED AT WALL 2X8 WOOD FRAME HANGED ATSTEEL WALL REINFORCED W/ BRACKETS. REINFORCED W/ BRACKETS. 3/4” BRACED PLYWOODAT 3/4” W/LATERAL WATERPROOFING PLYWOOD WATERPROOFING ON WALLS. ON AND BRACEDWALLS. ATW/LATERAL AND THE EXTERIORW/ THE FACE. EXTERIOR REINFORCED W/FACE. STEEL BRACKETS. REINFORCED STEEL BRACKETS. OPERABLEWINDOW WOOD/CLAD WINDOW OPERABLE WOOD/CLAD SYSTEM. CAULK @ EDGES. SURFACE SYSTEM. CAULK @ EDGES. SURFACE MOUNT, MANUAL. INSULATED MOUNT, MANUAL. INSULATED 2X BLOCKING 2X ONBLOCKING 2X6 HEADER ONDUAL FOR 2X6 DOOR HEADER DUAL FOR DOOR TEMPERED LOW-E, ADVANTACE TEMPERED LOW-E, TO BE ATTACHED. TO BEADVANTACE ATTACHED. OPERABLE WOOD/CLAD WINDOW OPERABLE WOOD/CLAD WINDOW LOW-E INSULATED GLASS ARGON LOW-E INSULATED GLASS ARGON SYSTEM. CAULK @ EDGES. SURFACE SYSTEM. CAULK @ HIGH EDGES. SURFACE NON ALTITUDE. GENERAL NON HIGH ALTITUDE. GENERAL OPERABLE WOOD/CLAD WINDOW OPERABLE WOOD/CLAD WINDOW MOUNT, MANUAL. INSULATED DUAL MOUNT, MANUAL. INSULATED DUAL U-VALUE: 0.29, GENERAL SHGC U-VALUE: 0.29, GENERAL SHGC SYSTEM. CAULK @ EDGES. SURFACE SYSTEM. CAULK @ EDGES. SURFACE TEMPERED LOW-E, ADVANTACE TEMPERED LOW-E, ADVANTACE VALUE: 0.17. VALUE: 0.17. MOUNT, MANUAL. INSULATED DUAL MOUNT, MANUAL. INSULATED DUAL LOW-E INSULATED GLASS ARGON LOW-E INSULATED GLASS ARGON TEMPERED LOW-E, ADVANTACE TEMPERED LOW-E, ADVANTACE NON HIGH ALTITUDE. GENERAL NON HIGH ALTITUDE. GENERAL LOW-E INSULATED GLASS SHGC ARGON LOW-E INSULATED GLASS ARGON U-VALUE: 0.29, GENERAL U-VALUE: 0.29, GENERAL SHGC NON HIGH ALTITUDE. GENERAL NON HIGH ALTITUDE. GENERAL VALUE: 0.17. VALUE: 0.17. OPERABLE0.29, WOOD/CLAD OPERABLE SLIDING WOOD/CLAD SLIDING U-VALUE: 0.29, GENERAL SHGC U-VALUE: GENERAL SHGC DOOR. CAULK DOOR. @ EDGES. CAULK SURFACE @ EDGES. SURFACE 0.17. VALUE: 0.17. VALUE: MOUNT, MANUAL. MOUNT, INSULATED MANUAL.DUAL INSULATED DUAL TEMPERED LOW-E, TEMPERED LOW-E, CONT. FLASHING ASADVANTACE REQUIRED CONT. FLASHING ASADVANTACE REQUIRED LOW-EWATERPROOFING. INSULATED LOW-EGLASS INSULATED ARGONGLASSCAWKING ARGON OVER WATERPROOFING. OVER CAWKING NON HIGH ALTITUDE. NON HIGH GENERAL ALTITUDE. GENERAL AS REQUIRED. AS REQUIRED. U-VALUE: 0.29, U-VALUE: GENERAL 0.29, SHGC GENERAL SHGC AS REQUIRED CONT. AS FLASHING REQUIRED VALUE:FLASHING 0.17. CONT. VALUE: 0.17. OVER WATERPROOFING. CAWKING OVER WATERPROOFING. CAWKING CONT. CONT. FLASHING AS FLASHING REQUIREDAS REQUIRED AS REQUIRED. AS REQUIRED. OVER WATERPROOFING. CAWKING OVER WATERPROOFING. CAWKING AS REQUIRED.AS REQUIRED.

1/2” GYPSUM 1/2” BOARD GYPSUM ON BOARD ON SLEEPERS @ 16” SLEEPERS O.C. @ 16” O.C. ATTACHED @ CLT ATTACHED ABOVE.@ CLT ABOVE.

1X4 SOLID WOOD 1X4 TRIM SOLID 2X BLOCKING SILLWOOD FOR TRIM 2X BLOCKING SILL FOR WINDOW TO BE ATTACHED. WINDOW TO BE ATTACHED. BLOCKING SILL FOR 2X BLOCKING 2X SILL FOR WINDOW TO BE ATTACHED. WINDOW TO BE ATTACHED. BLOCKING SILL FOR 2X BLOCKING 2X SILL FOR WINDOW TO BE ATTACHED. WINDOW TO BE ATTACHED. INTERIOR 5/8”INTERIOR GYP. BD. 5/8” ON GYP. BD. ON 2X4 WALL FRAMING W/ R-15 2X4 WALL FRAMING W/ R-15 DENSITY@INSULATION @ HIGH DENSITYHIGH INSULATION O.C. 16” O.C. 5/8”16” INTERIOR INTERIOR GYP. BD. 5/8” ON GYP. BD. ON 2X4 WALL FRAMING W/ R-15 2X4 WALL FRAMING W/ R-15 INTERIOR GYP. BD. ON @ INTERIOR 5/8”HIGH GYP.DENSITY BD. 5/8” ON @INSULATION HIGH DENSITY INSULATION 2X4 O.C. WALL FRAMING W/ R-15 2X4 O.C. WALL FRAMING W/ R-15 16” 16” 1X6 BASE SOLID WOOD BASE 1X6 SOLID WOOD HIGH DENSITY @ HIGH DENSITY INSULATION @INSULATION 16” O.C. 16” O.C. GROUND LEVEL GROUND LEVEL +4'-0" A.G.

+4'-0" A.G.

GROUND LEVEL GROUND LEVEL +4'-0" A.G.LEVEL GROUND +4'-0" A.G.LEVEL GROUND +4'-0" A.G.

+4'-0" A.G.

3RD LEVEL

BOTTOM PLATE BOTTOM PLATE ATTACHED TOATTACHED TO CONCRETE SLAB. CONCRETE SLAB. BOTTOM PLATE BOTTOM PLATE ATTACHED TOATTACHED TO CONCRETE SLAB. CONCRETE SLAB. CONT. AS REQUIRED CONT. FLASHING AS FLASHING REQUIRED OVER BOTTOM PLATE TO OVER BOTTOM PLATE ATTACHED TOATTACHED WATERPROOFED CONCRETE SILL. WATERPROOFED CONCRETE SILL. CONCRETE SLAB. CONCRETE SLAB. CAWKING AS REQUIRED. CAWKING AS REQUIRED. CONT. REQUIRED OVER CONT. FLASHING AS FLASHING REQUIREDAS OVER WATERPROOFED CONCRETE SILL. WATERPROOFED CONCRETE SILL. CONT. AS REQUIRED OVER CONT. FLASHING AS FLASHING REQUIRED OVER CAWKING AS REQUIRED. CAWKING AS REQUIRED. GLASS RAILING. GLASS TEMPERED. RAILING. TEMPERED. WATERPROOFED CONCRETE SILL. WATERPROOFED CONCRETE SILL. CAWKING AS REQUIRED. CAWKING AS REQUIRED. OPERABLEWINDOW WOOD/CLAD WINDOW OPERABLE WOOD/CLAD SYSTEM. CAULK @ EDGES. SURFACE SYSTEM. CAULK @ EDGES. SURFACE MOUNT, MANUAL.DUAL INSULATED DUAL MOUNT, MANUAL. INSULATED TEMPERED LOW-E, ADVANTACE TEMPERED LOW-E, ADVANTACE OPERABLE WOOD/CLAD WINDOW OPERABLE WOOD/CLAD WINDOW LOW-E INSULATED GLASS ARGON LOW-E INSULATED GLASS ARGON SYSTEM. CAULK @ EDGES. SURFACE SYSTEM. CAULK @ HIGH EDGES. SURFACE NON ALTITUDE. GENERAL NON HIGH ALTITUDE. GENERAL OPERABLE WOOD/CLAD WINDOW OPERABLE WOOD/CLAD WINDOW MOUNT, MANUAL. INSULATED DUAL MOUNT, MANUAL. INSULATED DUAL 2X4 DECKING 2X4 ON 2X8 DECKING WOOD ON FRAME. 2X8 WOOD FRAME. U-VALUE: 0.29, GENERAL SHGC U-VALUE: 0.29, GENERAL SHGC SYSTEM. CAULK @FOR EDGES. SURFACE SYSTEM. CAULK @ EDGES. SURFACE LOW-E, ADVANTACE TEMPERED LOW-E, ADVANTACE USED ALSO ASTEMPERED USED SHADE ALSO SYSTEM AS SHADE SYSTEM FOR VALUE: 0.17. VALUE: 0.17. MOUNT, MANUAL. INSULATED DUAL MOUNT, MANUAL. INSULATED DUAL LOW-E INSULATED GLASS ARGON LOW-E GLASS ARGON FLOOR INSULATED BELOW. FLOOR BELOW. TEMPERED LOW-E, ADVANTACE TEMPERED LOW-E, ADVANTACE NON HIGH ALTITUDE. GENERAL NON HIGH ALTITUDE. GENERAL LOW-E INSULATED GLASS SHGC ARGON LOW-E INSULATED GLASS ARGON U-VALUE: 0.29, GENERAL U-VALUE: 0.29, GENERAL SHGC NON HIGH ALTITUDE. GENERAL NON HIGH ALTITUDE. GENERAL VALUE: 0.17. VALUE: 0.17. U-VALUE: 0.29, GENERAL SHGC U-VALUE: 0.29, GENERAL SHGC VALUE: 0.17. VALUE: 0.17. GLASS HARDWARE GLASSATTACHED HARDWARE TOATTACHED TO DECK BLOCKING DECK BELOW. BLOCKING BELOW.

1X6 BASE SOLID WOOD BASE 1X6 SOLID WOOD 1X6 BASE SOLIDCONCRETE WOOD BASE 6" CONCRETE REINFORCED 1X6 SOLID WOOD 6" REINFORCED SLAB SLAB DOOR SILL FLUSH DOORW/SILL ADJ.FLUSH W/ ADJ. FLOOR. BOTTOM FLOOR. PLATE BOTTOM AS PLATE AS 6"REQUIRED. REINFORCED CONCRETE 6"REQUIRED. REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB SLAB 6" CONCRETE REINFORCED CONCRETE 6" REINFORCED SLAB SLAB 3/4” HARDWOOD 3/4”FLOORING HARDWOOD FLOORING OVER 3/4” PLYWOOD OVER 3/4” PLYWOOD LAYERED W/ SOUNPROOFING. LAYERED W/ SOUNPROOFING.

+28'-0" A.G. +28'-0" A.G.

2ND LEVEL

+16'-0" A.G. +16'-0" A.G.

1X4 TRIM SOLID WOOD TRIM 1X4 SOLID WOOD GRADE 1/2” GYPSUM 1/2” BOARD GYPSUM ON BOARD ONON INTERIOR 5/8” GYP.WOOD BD. INTERIOR 5/8” GYP.WOOD BD. ON 1X4 SOLID TRIM 1X4 SOLID TRIM SLEEPERS @ 16” SLEEPERS O.C. @ 16” O.C. 2X4 WALL FRAMING W/ R-15 2X4 WALL FRAMING W/ R-15 ATTACHED CLT ATTACHED ABOVE. @ CLT ABOVE. HIGH DENSITY @ 1X4 TRIM SOLID WOOD TRIM HIGH DENSITY INSULATION @INSULATION 1X4 @ SOLID WOOD O.C. 16” O.C. 5/8”16” INTERIOR INTERIOR GYP. BD. 5/8” ON GYP. BD. ON 2X4 WALL FRAMING W/ R-15 2X4 WALL FRAMING W/ R-15 INTERIOR GYP. BD. ON @ INTERIOR 5/8”HIGH GYP.DENSITY BD. 5/8” ON @INSULATION HIGH DENSITY INSULATION 2X4 WALL FRAMING 2X4 WALL FRAMING W/ 5/8 O.C. GYPSUM BOARD 5/8 O.C. GYPSUM ONR-15 2X6 BOARDW/ ONR-15 2X6 10" REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL. 16” 10" REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL. 16” HIGH HIGH INSULATION @INSULATION WOODDENSITY FRAMING WOOD W/DENSITY R-30 FRAMING W/ R-30 @ 16” O.C. 16” O.C. HIGH DENSITY HIGH INSULATION DENSITY@INSULATION @ 16” O.C. 16” O.C. 10" CONCRETE REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL. 10" REINFORCED WALL. 10" CONCRETE REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL. 10" REINFORCED WALL.

BSMT LEVEL BSMT LEVEL -5'-0" B.G.

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BSMT LEVEL BSMT LEVEL BSMT B.G. LEVEL -5'-0" BSMT B.G. LEVEL -5'-0" -5'-0" B.G.

CONCRETE OVER (2) 2” R-20 6” CONCRETE6” SLAB OVER (2)SLAB 2” R-20 RIGID INSULATION. RIGID INSULATION. CONCRETE OVER (2) 2” R-20 6” CONCRETE6” SLAB OVER (2)SLAB 2” R-20 RIGID INSULATION. RIGID INSULATION. CONCRETE OVER (2) 2” R-20 6” CONCRETE6” SLAB OVER (2)SLAB 2” R-20 RIGID INSULATION. RIGID INSULATION.

-5'-0" B.G.

GRADE

GRADE GRADE

SOFFIT. 1X WOOD TREATED. SOFFIT. TREATED. GRADE GRADE 1X WOOD WATERPROOFING WATERPROOFING RIGHT UNDERRIGHT UNDER SOIL. SOIL. WATERPROOFING RIGHT UNDER WATERPROOFING RIGHT UNDER 2X8 WOOD FRAME 2X8 WOOD HANGED FRAME AT WALL HANGED AT WALL SOIL. SOIL. AND BRACED AT AND LATERAL BRACEDWALLS. AT LATERAL WALLS. WATERPROOF MEMBRANE @ WATERPROOF MEMBRANE @ WATERPROOFING RIGHTBRACKETS. UNDER WATERPROOFING RIGHTBRACKETS. UNDER REINFORCED W/ REINFORCED STEEL W/ STEEL FOUNDATION & FOOTING. FOUNDATION & FOOTING. SOIL. SOIL. WATERPROOFWATERPROOF MEMBRANE @MEMBRANE @ FOUNDATION & FOOTING. FOUNDATION & FOOTING. FILTER FABRIC. FILTER FABRIC. WATERPROOFWATERPROOF MEMBRANE @MEMBRANE @ FOUNDATION FOUNDATION & FOOTING. & FOOTING. OPERABLE WOOD/CLAD OPERABLEWINDOW WOOD/CLAD WINDOW CRUSHED STONE. CRUSHED STONE. SYSTEM.FABRIC. CAULK SYSTEM. @ EDGES. CAULK SURFACE @ EDGES. SURFACE FILTER FABRIC. FILTER MOUNT, MANUAL. MOUNT, INSULATED MANUAL.DUAL INSULATED DUAL TEMPERED LOW-E, TEMPERED ADVANTACE LOW-E, ADVANTACE FILTER FABRIC. FILTER FABRIC. STONE PAD. STONE PAD. LOW-E INSULATED LOW-E GLASS INSULATED ARGONGLASS ARGON CRUSHED STONE. CRUSHED STONE. NON HIGH ALTITUDE. NON HIGH GENERAL ALTITUDE. GENERAL U-VALUE: 0.29, U-VALUE: GENERAL 0.29, SHGC GENERAL SHGC CRUSHED STONE. CRUSHED STONE. VALUE: PAD. 0.17. STONE VALUE: PAD. 0.17. STONE STONE 4” PVC PAD. PERFORATED STONE 4” PVC PAD. PERFORATED DRAIN PIPE. DRAIN PIPE.

2X BLOCKING 2X SILL BLOCKING FOR SILL FOR WINDOW TO BE WINDOW ATTACHED. TO BE ATTACHED.

DETAIL SECTION at Mid-rise Apartments INTERIOR 5/8”INTERIOR GYP. BD. 5/8” ON GYP. BD. ON 2X4 WALL FRAMING 2X4 WALL W/ R-15 FRAMING W/ R-15 HIGH DENSITYHIGH INSULATION DENSITY@INSULATION @ 16” O.C. 16” O.C.

4” PVC PERFORATED 4” PVC PERFORATED DRAIN PIPE. DRAIN PIPE. CONT. CONT. AS FLASHING REQUIRED AS REQUIRED 4” PVC PERFORATED DRAIN PIPE. 4” PVCFLASHING PERFORATED DRAIN PIPE. CONCRETE FOOTING. CONCRETE FOOTING. OVER WATERPROOFING. OVER WATERPROOFING. CAWKING CAWKING AS REQUIRED.AS REQUIRED. CONCRETE FOOTING. CONCRETE FOOTING. CONCRETE FOOTING. CONCRETE FOOTING. BOTTOM PLATE BOTTOM ATTACHED PLATE TOATTACHED TO CONCRETE SLAB. CONCRETE SLAB.

1X6 SOLID WOOD 1X6 BASE SOLID WOOD BASE

GROUND LEVEL GROUND LEVEL

CONT. FLASHING CONT. AS FLASHING REQUIREDAS OVER REQUIRED OVER WATERPROOFED WATERPROOFED CONCRETE SILL. CONCRETE SILL. CAWKING AS REQUIRED. CAWKING AS REQUIRED.

Collider! Architecture and Artificial Intelligence A Library for CERN PROGRAM Library, research facility PROJECT

LOCATION Geneva Switzerland

AQUALLIDER

DEGREE

Master of Architecture

SCHOOL

University of Michigan

PROFESSOR

Matias del Campo

DESIGNERS

Jacob Brown Yanlin Zhou Ricardo Guisse

COURSE

ARCH 672: Institutions Sep - Dec 2021

PROJECT DESCRIPTION CERN (Fr: Conseil européen pour la Recherche nucléaire / En: European Organization for Nuclear Research) has an enormous scientific presence in Geneva, Switzerland that would benefit from an architectural intervention such as a library to foster the relationship between the community and the organization. In designing a library for such an important scientific institution, where the past and future of the universe is being researched, it was quite fitting to use artificial intelligence, as this revolutionizing tool makes their way in architecture.

< Rendering by Jake Brown

SWITZERLAND FCC-Future Circular Collider (100km)

Les Tuileries Station

CERN

Rte des romelles

Lake Geneva

GENEVA

BELLEVUE

SITE B

Rte des Lausanne

FRANCE

Plage du Vengeron

In late 2021, when generative AI tools for image-making were still emerging, this project explored the use of artificial neural networks and machine learning platforms such as Google Colab and RunwayML as part of the design process. Style transfer and StyleGAN techniques were used to reinterpret architectural imagery, recomposing site and library conditions through layered visual outputs. These diffused results informed the development of spatial systems, where selected section studies were translated into floor plan logic and later refined in Rhino3D through geometric operations. A dataset of approximately 500–1,000 architectural sections sourced from online references was used to train the StyleGAN model, generating new synthesized spatial interpretations. Patterns within the outputs—such as pixelated transformations and void formations—were further abstracted into architectural elements, including hexagonal geometries and catenoid-like surface conditions.

heightened model

remodeled design

mapping surfaces using diffused images

final form design

style image

style transfer

diffused images of library sections

image dataset of library sections

textured design

In order to build such a complex building, we sourced innovating materials and studied new construction methods. We also took in consideration sustainability and traditional Alpine architecture. After careful research we opted to use Kerto Q LVL (laminated veneer lumber) panels, ETFE (Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) glazing, and long span glulam LVL beams.

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A radial structural grid was used, with each “funneled” opening as the starting points. Layed on a concrete pad, the beams would cross at every connection. The exterior envelope was finished with glazing and the Kerto panel, while the interior finishes were kept minimal to rather highlight the curvatures.

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This project demonstrated two outcomes: 1st, that AI can serve as a tool for schematic design, expanding early-stage ideation beyond traditional methods; and 2nd, that diffusion-based systems are capable of producing deliberate defamiliarized imagery that relies on human interpretation and imagination.

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33MM KERTO Q LBL TREATED WOOD PANEL ATTACHED TO WATERPROOFED SHEATHING ON METAL ANCHORS. 365MM GLULAM LVL ATTACHED TO ADJ. TRUSS W/ METAL HANGER.

160MM R-49 FIBERGLASS INSULATION. 365MM GLULAM LVL TRUSS ATTACHED TO PIN AND STEEL CONNECTOR.

SECOND LEVEL + 3.5 m

CURV

9.5 CU

WOOD SLEEPER PERPENDICULAR TO LVL. 12.7MM FINISH DRYWALL.

ETFE CLEAR ATTACHED AT EXTERIOR SHEATHING ON GASKET, AND ON INTERIOR SEALED ATTACHMENT.

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DR FINISH FLOOR.

19MM EXTERIOR SHEATHING.

GROUND LEVEL ± 0.0 m

PIN AND HINGE STEEL CONNECTOR BOLTED AT CONCRETE AND FASTENED AT TRUSS.

360MM REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL.

160MM R-30 RIGID INSULATION ON WATERPROOFED CONCRETE WALL.

CONCRETE FOOTING.

DRAIN PIPE COVERED W/ GRAVEL AT CONCRETE FOOTING. GRADE

BASEMENT LEVEL - 4.0 m

33MM KERTO Q LBL TREATED WOOD PANEL ATTACHED TO WATERPROOFED SHEATHING ON METAL ANCHORS.

DETAIL SECTION at Typ. Wall 160MM R-49 FIBERGLASS INSULATION. 365MM GLULAM LVL TRUSS ATTACHED TO PIN AND STEEL CONNECTOR.

SECOND LEVEL + 3.5 m

12.7MM FINISH DRYWALL.

FINISH FLOOR.

ETFE CLEAR ATTACHED AT EXTERIOR SHEATHING ON GASKET, AND ON INTERIOR SEALED ATTACHMENT.

GROUND LEVEL ± 0.0 m 360MM REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL. CONCRETE FOOTING. 204MM REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB ON 160MM R-30 RIGID INSULATION, WATERPROOFED. BASEMENT LEVEL - 4.0 m

FINISH HANDRAIL. CURVED ALUMINUM BALUSTER 900MM O.C. 9.5 CURVED GLASS, TEMPERED.

WOOD SLEEPER PERPENDICULAR TO LVL.

FINISH FLOOR.

BALUSTER ALUMINUM ATTACHMENT @ SHEATHING. FINISH FLOOR BUTTED @ FRAME.

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365MM GLULAM LVL ATTACHED TO ADJ. TRUSS W/ METAL HANGER.

DRYWALL TO BE WARPED AS REQ'D. 19MM EXTERIOR SHEATHING.

PIN AND HINGE STEEL CONNECTOR BOLTED AT CONCRETE AND FASTENED AT TRUSS. 160MM R-30 RIGID INSULATION ON WATERPROOFED CONCRETE WALL.

19M

204MM REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB ON 160MM R-30 RIGID INSULATION, WATERPROOFED. THIRD LEVEL + 6.5 m

4 LAY

4 LAYER WOOD 2X BLOCKING @ FLOOR EDGE. 19MM PLYWOOD SHEATHING. 365MM GLULAM LVL. WOOD SLEEPERS PERPENDICULAR TO LVLS. 12.7MM FINISH DRYWALL.

DRAIN PIPE COVERED W/ GRAVEL AT CONCRETE FOOTING. GRADE

DETAIL SECTION at Typ. Handrail

PROJECT

Stanza di Fantasia The Architecture of Objects

PROGRAM

Screen divider

LOCATION Ann Arbor, Michigan United States

MOPONTUCCI

DEGREE

Master of Architecture

SCHOOL

University of Michigan

PROFESSOR

Michael Kennedy

DESIGNER

Ricardo Guisse

COURSE

ARCH 562: Propositions Feb - Apr 2022

PROJECT DESCRIPTION “Mopontucci” is a portmanteau of three Italian designers: Carlo Molino, Gio Ponti, and Giovanni Michelucci. All showcasing the best of Italian architectural and industrial design, which were used as prescedents for the project. The project involved the design and construction of a screen as part of a larger collection known as a “stanza” or room, which included a table and a cabinet. Each piece was meant to be solely inspired by each of the Italian designers assigned, whose exquisite and svelte pieces of furniture served as inspiration. This resulted in making the collection more cohesive with all three pieces using the same metals and wood species, and their forms using the same asymmetrical gestures with small geometrical flairs.

The screen design was inspired by Giovanni Michelucci’s Tavolo Basso, particularly its scattered yet organized use of negative space within a restrained geometric composition. Early iterations explored a more orthogonal and symmetrical design, with legs inspired by Gio Ponti’s Domus Nova coffee table supporting a staggered screen frame. As the concept evolved, the design intentionally broke from symmetry by extending the legs outward and shifting the staggered pattern upward, creating a more dynamic composition while helping distribute structural loads more evenly. To achieve this, the frame and legs were redesigned entirely in metal, with routed wood slats inserted within the structure. The geometry became more orthogonal, removing fillet curves at the corners, while the wood slats retained subtle curves reminiscent of Michelucci’s softer detailing. The palette was also simplified by using a single wood species, allowing the material grain and craftsmanship to become more prominent. Fabrication involved welding a custom steel base and frame from precut hot-rolled steel components, followed by painting the assembly in black. Each wood slat was individually cut, routed, sanded, and polyurethane-finished before being carefully assembled into the frame using brass fasteners. The final construction process required precise coordination between the steel structure, brass inserts, and wood components to maintain alignment and stability throughout assembly. As the stain settled into the wood, the grain and rich natural tones emerged in contrast to the dark steel frame, completing the final aesthetic of the screen with a balance of warmth, structure, and refinement.

PROJECT CRIPE Competition Entry Rethinking Castle Pinckney

FORTNITE

PROGRAM Welcome center, museum, monument LOCATION Charleston, South Carolina United States DEGREE Bachelor of Arts in Architecture SCHOOL

Ball State University

PROFESSOR

Janice Shimizu

DESIGNER

Ricardo Guisse

COURSE

ARCH 401: Senior Studio Oct - Dec 2012

PROJECT DESCRIPTION This competition challenged participants in rethinking the future of an abandoned, early nineteenth century fort, and the island surrounding it. Participants were asked to re-imagine the historic site as a place for innovative ecotourism and preservation, as well as attempt to transform it as a new landmark for the city of Charleston. The new landmark delineates the horizon of Charleston, enriching not just its particular skyline, but its invigorating history. It provides harmonious contrast to the currently old abandoned landmark, and surrounds the castle, just like a vine, providing protection to the old treasure.

NEW YORK CITY

SAN FRANCISCO

Castle Pinckney, the oldest surviving fortification in Charleston, South Carolina, was built in 1809 on a small island in the city’s harbor. It remains one of only three surviving examples of an American “castle,” a rare type of transitional coastal fort, circular in form and lacking angular bastions. The fort played a minor role during the American Civil War on the Confederate side, and was subsequently decommissioned, passing through the jurisdiction of a number of different government agencies over the past 150 years. Due to lack of funding, Castle Pinckney has essentially languished in abandonment for over a century, and now it lays in state of neglect. Due to its location within Charleston Harbor, the site—Shutes Folly Island—has naturally eroded over time. It is expected that the harbor currents will continue accelerating the deterioration of the castle and surrounding landscape. This creates increasingly hazardous conditions, as the swampy terrain floods frequently and, at times, becomes fully submerged, causing further damage to the remaining structure.

Statue of Liberty

Golden Gate Bridge

CHARLESTON

SITE SITE PLAN

info desk

DOCK

elevator atrium

grand restrooms staircase

BELVEDERE

Remove harmful soil

FIRST LEVEL at Belvedere Walk Adapt site to new conditions

elevator

DOCK

SECOND LEVEL at Castle Walk

spiral staircase

grand staircase

atrium

BELVEDERE

Establish a relation between the addition and the fort

CASTLE

Protect the surround soil around the fort from erosion

Establish a connection between the addition and the fort

museum welcome center castle

Add program

As a historic harbor city, Charleston presents a unique opportunity for a civic landmark comparable to those found in cities such as New York or San Francisco. Due to its prominent location within the harbor, Castle Pinckney holds the potential to become not only a restored historic site, but a renewed landmark for the city itself. The project therefore focused not simply on preservation, but on creating a new architectural identity rooted in Charleston’s cultural and environmental context. Castle Pinckney offers greater opportunities than many historic sites in Charleston precisely because of its isolated and highly visible location. The design approach combined old and new, preserving the historic presence of the fort while introducing a contemporary intervention inspired by the Carolina Jasmine, the state flower of South Carolina. Through a semiotic analysis of the flower’s geometry, its form was abstracted and deconstructed into an elegant architectural language that shaped the new landmark. The resulting proposal became more than a preservation project; it evolved into an exploration of memory, symbolism, and place-making. By merging environmental conditions, historic infrastructure, and abstracted natural forms, the design reimagined Castle Pinckney as both a civic destination and a contemporary icon within Charleston Harbor.

DIAGRAM of conceptual deconstruction of the Carolina Jasmine

observation deck

elevator

info desk

spiral stairs

atrium

SECTION

PROJECT

Design a Classroom

PROGRAM Classroom, observatory, outdoor space LOCATION Paracas Bay, Ica Peru DEGREE Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

CLIFFHANGER

SCHOOL

Ball State University

PROFESSOR

Janice Shimizu

DESIGNER

Ricardo Guisse

COURSE

ARCH 401: Senior Studio Aug - Sep 2012

PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project explored interpretation as a design methodology for developing site, program, and architectural envelope. The proposal centered on a classroom located on a cliff overlooking water, with an intentionally undefined site to emphasize universal environmental conditions. The classroom was conceived as a flexible learning space for disciplines such as geology, photography, and biology, with program driving the architectural response and its relationship to the landscape. The project examined how architecture can interpret site and program through abstraction, geometry, and environmental response, using representational strategies to shape a design rooted in context and learning in nature.

PLAN INTERPRETATION

The program focuses on astronomy, a field rooted in millennia of human curiosity, beginning when people first looked up at the night sky. The beauty of space lies in its celestial bodies— sources of light that spark wonder and expand understanding. Astronomy has long inspired both discovery and reflection, offering insight into what is possible while grounding us in our relationship to Earth.

Because of its resemblance to rigid geometry, the Crux (Southern Cross) Constellation was chosen to represent the framework for the floor plan.

To reinforce this sense of curiosity, the classroom is positioned at the edge of a cliff and opened to the sky, acting as a simple interpretation of humans grounded on earth beneath a light cover, allowing unobstructed views of the night sky. According to the International Dark-Sky Association, the region of Paracas, Peru experiences an artificial light ratio of less than 0.1, classified as pitch black, which informed the site selection.

Orion’s Nebula, which resembles light and transparency was used to represent the envelope

Entrance Oculus stars

Top Deck

Overall, the intervention’s design directly support the study of astronomy by prioritizing darkness, sky exposure, and minimal environmental interference. The architecture becomes a quiet frame for observation and stargazing, reinforcing the relationship between the built environment and the cosmos.

Bottom Deck

OCULUS

Polygons as floor slabs

SITE LOCATION

LEVEL INTERPRETATION

Solar System, resembling of radial geometry was used to represent the classroom setting as a leveled lecture hall.

PERU

Paracas

Typical Lecture Classroom vs. Hall Less obstruction of view

envelope entrance

FLOOR PLANES

SKY : LIGHT EARTH : HEAVY

ocean Abstraction of Star

ENVELOPE INTERPRETATION

SUPPORT

cliff

beach

OCULUS

A magnifying aperture will be embedded in the envelope. The principle of magnification through refraction shall be used in the envelope for better appreciation of the sky.

Fabric and embedded magnifier

Frame with LEDs on

Frame with LEDs off

entrance top deck

oculus bottom deck

Floor Planes

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