content small

generative performance medium

nature inc. living connective environments large

h2o haus extra-large

logistical memory

GENERATIVE PERFORMANCEa study of tectonic capabilities

intentionthe description of form, tectonics, and structural morphologies by an assemblage of physical and virtual objects that narrate performative qualities, hence the goal in its purest attitude is to define and give form to generative performance.

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3d fold pattern derived from grids

initial 3d curve

surfaced geometry

grid offest from original surface

3d fold pattern derived from grids final planar configuration

surfaced geometry

grid offest from original surface

investigation

interpretation

chunk colum formation

2 individual chunk geometries

interlocked chunk

mirrored interlocked chunks

chunk colum formation final chunk configuration

interlocked chunk

mirrored interlocked chunks

branch thickness varies as weight is distributed downwards by gravity

branch allows for potential building arteries [i.e. air supply, water, etc] to be fed through similar to branching in nature

branch slab allows for variability in thickness and can adapt to programatic use

*see following page

spread: exterior vignetteopposite: arterial branch

spread: ground floor planplanter slab

circulation slab

legend

1 public growing flats2 circulation core3 greywater storage4 information center5 cafe and wine bar6 atrium

NATURE INC. LIVINGmedium density housing

in order to incorporate nature and living space, the housing block was elevated, blending structure and nature, allowing open space to be carved out and green space to be carved in, joining landscape with the experience of daily activities.

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initial concept sketches

initial concept sketches exploded axonometric

spread: longitudinal site section1: two bedroom unit axon and plan2: studio unit plan and axon

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spread: longitudinal site section1: two bedroom unit axon and plan2: studio unit plan and axon

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parking levelground floor plan

parking levelground floor plan

second floor planthird floor plan

CONNECTIVE ENVIRONMENTSecho park civic center

intentionwith the building nestled away from the street edge, the existing landscape was allowed to transition gradually toward the park. due to this arrangement, an extension of the public sphere occurs from the park into the site. as for the built volumes, a planar translation of the landscape is taken as a formal gesture onto the counsil chamber. the council chamber in addi-tion to the administrative base are organized along a circulation core , allowing all volumes of built space to intersect with one another.

spread: longitudinal site sectionground floor plan

photovoltaic panels

outer insulation

concrete slab

operable spider mechanism

spider glazing system

accoustic cloud

folded concrete slab

exploded wall section axonometricspread: longitudinal site sectionground floor plan

above: cross sectionsecond floor plan

entry park

above: cross sectionsecond floor plan

above: cross sectionthird floor plan

council chamber

social hall

H2O HAUSindulgence.performance.instruction

intentionin an age where the value of water is at a steady increase, this project seeks to develope a collection sys- tem through which water in its sali- nated state can be purified, stored, and/or used within a connected facility.

no drought drought extreme drought historic drought

los angeles, ca

97.5%

2.5%

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freshwater

domestic

agriculture

industrial

top spread: global drought distributionglobal water distribution

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general california and los angeles data

californiapopulation: 36.9 milliondensity: 234.4/sq mi (90.49/km2)unemployment rate: +12%main industrial sectors: International trade, oil/electric-ity, agriculture, and fashionother: 58 counties total, total land area of 155,959 sq mi., ranked among the ten larg-est economies in the world, ranked the most energy ef-ficient state

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[BSh] mediterranean

average days:

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average:

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average year:

70.4 f

average year:

55.5 f

metropolitain area:

12.8 million

city proper:

4.1 million

urban area:

12.1 million

largest city in the U.S.

2nd

drought conditions within californiageneral california and los angeles data

34 3’N, 118 15’W

los angeles county

abnormally dry moderate drought severe drought

existing beach & athletic clubneighborhood church

context

proposed site

location

malaga covepalos verdes estates33 48’ N, 118 23’ W

data

high tide: 5.1’ a.m. average / 4.7’ p.m. averagelow tide: 2.2’ a.m. average / -0.1’ p.m. average

average sun: 287 daysrainfall: 12” per year

roessler pointmalaga cove school st. francis episcopal church

conceptual filtration systemopposite: proposed filtration assembly

rain collector funnel

storage tank

flap for condensationcollection

condenzation zone

rain collector funnel

condensation drain

funnel for testing and measurement

steep slope to encourage water movement/flow

*min 20 slope

90 to 20

shallow slope to encourage water collection water bowl

water drip/feedfor condensation

condenzation zone

*min 02 slope

20 to 02

drip variations

water collection and storage

water collection and testing

condensation producer

rain collector funnel

storage tank

flap for condensationcollection

condenzation zone

rain collector funnel

condensation drain

funnel for testing and measurement

steep slope to encourage water movement/flow

*min 20 slope

90 to 20

shallow slope to encourage water collection water bowl

water drip/feedfor condensation

condenzation zone

*min 02 slope

20 to 02

drip variations

rain collector funnel

storage tank

flap for condensationcollection

condenzation zone

rain collector funnel

condensation drain

funnel for testing and measurement

steep slope to encourage water movement/flow

*min 20 slope

90 to 20

shallow slope to encourage water collection water bowl

water drip/feedfor condensation

condenzation zone

*min 02 slope

20 to 02

drip variations

conceptual filtration systemopposite: proposed filtration assembly

photovoltaic polypropylenecontinuous surface+/- .04”

high-impact conductive polystyrenesuper-black nano-coatedtiled surface +/- .125”

insulated glasscontinuous surface+/- 10”

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diving pool

competition pool

outdoor lounge

bath house

open / adaptableswim

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touch pool

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3: bath house [not pictured]4: changing rooms [not pictured]

spread: perspectival section1: diving pool2: competition pool

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tidal power

wind energy

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desalination enclosure

LOGISTICAL MEMORYghost box/big box re-tale

playing off the logistical networking of the original big box: ghost box, program is systematically inserted into the augmented strip mall land-scape with the aims of rejuvena-tion through diverse densification of use and spatial adaptability.

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55 to 5960 to 64

65 to 7475 to 84

car theft

larceny

burglary

aggravated assault

robbery

rapearson

murder

crime

phase 3

phase 2

phase 1 *

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SCHOOLRETREAT SHIFTING SPACE ARTS GARDEN

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OCCUPANTS WORKERS NEIGHBORHOOD BEYOND COMPTON

units commons water meditation administration shifting space administration library class music + dance studio

administration parking garden

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SCHOOLRETREAT SHIFTING SPACE ARTS GARDEN

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units commons water meditation administration shifting space administration library class music + dance studio

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units commons water meditation administration shifting space administration library class music + dance studio

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units commons water meditation administration shifting space administration library class music + dance studio

administration parking garden

BATH HOUSE

PERFORMING ARTS

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

ADULT SCHOOL

General Classrooms

Dance Rooms

MusicRooms

Library

Lobby

Projection Room

StageMultipurpose

Graffiti

General Exhibit

Cafe

Terrace

Kitchen

Storage

Toilet

Storage

OfficesChanging RoomLockers

Changing RoomLockers

Reception

Offices

Product Retail

Toilet

Sauna

Baths

Pools

Showers

Lounge

Storage

Lobby

Bar

Cool Down

Outdoor

Significance

Area

Support

Garden

MeetingRooms

Manager’sUnit

LaundryRoom

Dining Room

CommunityKitchen

One Person Unit

Reception

Classrooms

LibraryDigital Lab

Sound Studio

Reception

Toilet

Storage

Offices

program adjacency

program adjacency

music

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dance

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parking

digital lab

classroom

classroom

classroom

library

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meetingroom

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parking

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sauna

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bath bathcafe

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outdoor shifting

BATH HOUSE

PERFORMING ARTS

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

ADULT SCHOOL

General Classrooms

Dance Rooms

MusicRooms

Library

Lobby

Projection Room

StageMultipurpose

Graffiti

General Exhibit

Cafe

Terrace

Kitchen

Storage

Toilet

Storage

OfficesChanging RoomLockers

Changing RoomLockers

Reception

Offices

Product Retail

Toilet

Sauna

Baths

Pools

Showers

Lounge

Storage

Lobby

Bar

Cool Down

Outdoor

Significance

Area

Support

Garden

MeetingRooms

Manager’sUnit

LaundryRoom

Dining Room

CommunityKitchen

One Person Unit

Reception

Classrooms

LibraryDigital Lab

Sound Studio

Reception

Toilet

Storage

Offices

program aggregation

spread: phase 1 site rendering and plan

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original prgram:original s.f. inserted program:

inserted s.f.

circuit city+/- 29000 s.f.

bath house [underground]transitional housing+/- 43500 s.f.

communal urban farmphotovoltaic panels existing column grid

bulding b bulding c

original prgram:original s.f. inserted program:

inserted s.f.

payless shoes+/- 10000 s.f.

cafeadult school+/- 15500 s.f.

original prgram:original s.f. inserted program:

inserted s.f.

hollywood video+/- 11000 s.f.

cafeadult school+/- 14800 s.f.

audio grove

parking machine

decomposed granite terrain

second floor plan

top spread: building a experiential perspectiveground floor planunderground bath house plan

top spread: building a experiential perspectiveground floor planunderground bath house plan upper level transitional housing plans

spread: building b south entry perspectiveground floor plan

spread: building b south entry perspectiveground floor plan second floor plan

second floor planspread: audio grove/building c perspectiveground floor plan

spread: audio grove/building c perspectiveground floor plan roof plan

roof planenergy harvester detailspread: longitudinal site section

1. solar collector2. light3. miniature wind turbine4. flexible tubing5. concrete seed 6. power storehouse7. energy network connection

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1. solar panel2. embedded lighting3. concrete louver4. box beam slab5. embedded glazing & curtain tracks6. existing structural column7. radiant heating piping

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