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BRUNO J. BLOCK W O O D B U R Y U N I V E R S I T Y I N T E R I O R A R C H I T E C T U R E P O R T F O L I O
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art studio and temporary dwelling
art studio and living space
foodforthemind culinary arts library
akand studio
sculpture garden and studioI N T E R A C T I O N
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sculpture garden and studioI N T E R A C T I O NInteraction can occur in several forms. It can be used to describe a conversation between two individuals or the relation-ship between two physical spaces or places.
The historic Angelino Heights sector of Echo Park has gone through a rapid trans-formation in the decade. The neighbor-hood’s victorian homes, which until a few years ago housed a mainly working class Hispanic population, now house young architects and artists who are constantly moving to this part of town, lured by the low rent and the neighborhood’s potential. This process of gentrification is rapidly changing the face and demographics of this once seedy district of Los Angeles.
However, despite great community efforts for integration between all members of the neighborhood, a disconnect between old residents and the newer residents persists. Public events, such as flee markets and festivals have attempted to merge these two groups, but there is still a long way to go in regards to fully integrating the neighborhood.
Interaction is a proposed art gallery and sculpture garden for a sculptor living in an adjacent 1920’s duplex. This project seeks to bring the two communities closer together in a new public space where activities aimed at integrating the two communities can potentially take place, and where interaction can occur in three different forms: visual interaction between the site and the rest of the community, social interaction between the residents of Angelino Heights, and architectural interaction between the existing space and the new program.
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LOT 6 - site
ANGELINO HEIGHTS
The Angelino Heights neighborhood has gone through a process of gentrifica-tion throughout the past decade. Artists, architects, and writers have moved in and now share the neighborhood with old-time neighbors of mainly Hispanic background. The result of this demographic mix has been very positive, as it has enriched the neighborhood’s cultural diversity. The sense of community existing within the chosen site, Lot 6, a parcel of land comprised of three private properties between Edgeware and Kensington avenues, housing three apartment buildings, was made evident during a visit to the site. Several levels of interaction where documented on the site map on the right.
Interaction between neighbors, such as neighbors conversing outside their homes, were represented as white dots. Interaction between the residential area of the neighbor-hood and the commercial area along Bellvue Avenue, where a grocery store, community garden, church, and an old fire station, now a community center, are found, is also exten-sive as the larger arrows illustrate.
Lot 6 and surrounding properties
LOT 6
A design strategy was adopted in order to develop the physical design of the sculpture garden, taking the idea of interactioninto account. A panoramic photomontage was created of the entire site, aimed at represent-ing the interaction between the site and the surrounding neighborhood.This collage was inspired by the work of Spanish artist and photographer Dionisio González, and his collages of Brazilian favelas. The collage consists of sections of buildings and elements found within the surrounding site being placed on top of the site. Finally, the collage was abstracted, creating a series of overlapping entities that enclosed each foreign element on the collage, as well as existing elements on the site.
A system was adopted based on this abstract collage. Several interlocking boxes represent the idea of interaction. Each entity represents one element, and the area where these enti-ties overlap represents the interaction taking place. The direction each entities point at is controlled by the view each entity frames.
A series of terraces formed by hollow metal corten entities and connected by a series of metal ramps are placed within the site, be-tween the alley and the sculptor’s apartment and studio.The entities interlock one another,creating a pathway that connects the studio to the alley. The direction each entity faces is determined by the view it holds. Some entities face the Downtown Los Angeles skyline, others face the alley, and others face the surrounding neighborhood. The purpose of each entity is to create several spaces within spaces, to frame each sculpture, and to frame views.The concept of interaction is represented in three different levels. Visual interaction is represented with the views created with each space. Community interac-tion is representedwith what occurs within each space formed by each entity. Finally, interaction between the existing and the new is found within the existing structure found at the site, now turned into an exhitbit space, where the metal corten entities carve through the existing structure.5
visual interactionarchitectural interaction
neighborhood interaction collage
neighborhood interaction diagram
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The new sculpture garden consists of exhibition spaces and open areas where the sculptor can perform his work and where visitors can engage in this activity.
corten steel
hardwood corten steel box detail
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outdoor working area
outdoor gallery terrace waterfall
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CORTEN STEELLocation: Structural boxes
MATERIAL PALETTE
CONCRETELocation: All floors
CEDAR STRIPSLocation: All built-in seating
visual interaction (above) community interaction (below)interaction between existing and new (above)
akand (hindi): calm, balanced
Bipolar Disorder is a mental disorder that triggers a number of symptoms that can disrupt everyday life. Some of these symptoms include dramatic mood swings, changes in behavior, severe depression, and physical violence. An individual suffering from Bipolar Disorder may find it diffcult to lead a normal life and maintain stable relationships with other individuals.
There is no cure for Bipolar Disorder. Medications are imperative to treating this illness. However, lifestyle changes are also an important part of learning to live with this disorder.
In order to alleviate some of the symp-toms of Bipolar Disorder, it is imperative to lead a busy, yet tranquil lifestyle, as doing so helps reduce stress that can trigger a bipolar flare-up. Fostering creativity and allowing the individual to release their problems through artistic expression can also help improve an individual’s self-esteem, further reducing levels of stress.
Akhand is an art studio, gallery, and temporary living space designed for young painters with bipolar disorder. This art studio and gallery caters to the needs of these individuals, seeking to alleviate their symptoms by means of art therapy and eastern methods of relax-ation, such as yoga and meditation.
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Akand has been designed to cater to the special needs of young painters suffering from Bipolar Disorder. Private painting studios have been designed keeping the needs of these painters in mind. Versatile studios with sliding doors allow painters to control their levels of privacy according to their needs. A painter can choose to enclose himself or herself off and work in a concealed environment, or to allow others to view his or her work.
Gardens infused into the main structure increase natural light within the gallery, and, at the same time, allow the dwellers of the space to enjoy the tranquility of nature. The reflection room, located at the center of the program, is designed for the need of the dweller to be alone in a safe, concealed environment. Natural light within the space can be manipulated with rotating overhangs that can completely cut natural light when shut.
The site is the existing MorYork Gallery in High-land Park, Los Angeles. This once seedy area has seen an extensive revitalization process take place in the past few years. Several show-rooms and art galleries have openened along York Boulevard, the neighborhood’s main drag, where the MorYork Gallery is located. It makes perfect sense to open up an art studiio in this neighborhood. The existing structure is a 1920’s brick and mortar commercial structure that once housed a supermarket.
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The organization of the floor plan derives from a series of diagonal vectors taken from a mapping diagram, documenting a personal experi-ence. Each step taking during this outing was diagramed, and then placed over the existing structure’s plan view for form generation.
The location of the stairs corresponds to the location of the gray circle representing hierarchy in the mapping diagram.
The three-dimensional forms found within the program, such as the ceiling overhangs were derived from the four sequential diagram models that were also derived from the mapping diagram.
A Outing diagramB Views recorded during outingC Vectors derived from views
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Second Level NTS
LEGENDReception
Painting Studios
Outdoor Courtyard
Event Space
Reflection Room
Gallery
Kitchen
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Yoga/Excercise Room
Gathering Area
Kitchenette
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GALLERY (ABOVE AND BELOW)
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materials and finishes lighting
TREE BARK
WHITE WALLS
BIRCH WOOD
STONE VENEER
FROSTED GLASS
POLISHED CONCRETE
Location: Reflection Room interior walls
Location: All built-in furniture and overhangs
Location: All new walls and ceilings
Location: Reflection room exterior walls
Location: All dwelling unit windows
Location: All dwelling unit windows
MATERIAL PALETTE
Sectional Lighting DIagram
Second Level Lighting
Main Level Lighting
Libraries in recent years, have seized to be private reading and study spaces to become large community gathering points where numerous activities take place, some not tied to reading. Food for the Mind is a proposed library designed for in-dividuals that share a passion for food and all related to the topic, including culture, water, agriculture, and social sciences.
The library, located in the Westside Pavilion Shopping Center in West Los Angeles, is practically surrounded by cultural diversity, making it an ideal site for the library, as it facilitates the exchange of information related to food and culture.
The library holds a space designed to hold gastronomic events, such as food festi-vals, luncheons and lectures, as well as a kitchen that can hold cooking sessions.
Food for the Mind has been designed considering not only the needs of gourmets and foodies. Curious visitors have also been considered in the design process. The overall design invites visitors to experience the preparation and in-depth study of food and its origin.
foodforthemindC U L I N A R Y A R T S L I B R A R Y
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The proposed library is located on the site of a former Barnes & Noble book-store at the Westside Pavillion in West Los Angeles. The site analysis on the right documents the types of activities that take place within the borders of the proposed site, as well as the surround-ing neighborhoods, such as Westwood, Century City, Sawtelle, Cheviot Hills, Palms, and Santa Monica. Based on the activities taking place on the neighbor-hood as well as the characteristics of the adjacent communities, the site was proven ideal for a culinary arts library, as it is a melting pot of races and ethnici-ties that have the potential to influence culinary studies and the preparation of food within the library.
The site is over 20,000 SF and housed a large bookstore. 75% of this space has been designated for main function use, considering the spaces a traditional library requires: bookstacks, reading rooms, librar-ian offices, etc. 25% of the space within the library has been allocated for the program’s anomaly, in this case, the cooking areas and all spaces where food is prepared. The space has been divided into two types of progammatic space: main function and support. Main function spaces includes all spaces that a visitor first experiences at Food for the Mind, such as reading rooms, bookstacks, the cooking demonstration showrooms, counters, etc. Support spaces include storage rooms, restrooms, librarian offices, kitchen, etc.
COOKING HERB GARDEN LECTURES CULTURE EXCHANGE MEDIA EATING COMMUNITY SOCIALIZING READING INGREDIENTS SOCIAL STUDIES HEALTH CHECKOUT CULTURE WATER ECONOMY AGRICULTURE ECOLOGY LEARNING NUTRITION COOKING HERB GARDEN LECTURES MEDIA CULTURE EXCHANGE COMMUNITY SOCIALIZING READING INGREDIENTS SOCIAL STUDIES HEALTH WATER ECONOMY AGRICULTURE SELF CHECKOUT ECOLOGY LEARNING NUTRITION COOKING HERB GARDEN LECTURES MEDIA CULTURE EXCHANGE COMMUNITY SOCIALIZING READING INGREDIENTS SOCIAL STUDIES HEALTH WATER ECONOMY
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FOYER500 sf
READING2,000 sf
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ADMIN500 sf
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SOCIAL2,000 sf
MAIN PROGRAM
ANOMALY
HERBGARDEN1,000 sf
COOKING HERB GARDEN LECTURES CULTURE EXCHANGE MEDIA EATING COMMUNITY SOCIALIZING READING INGREDIENTS SOCIAL STUDIES HEALTH CHECKOUT CULTURE WATER ECONOMY AGRICULTURE ECOLOGY LEARNING NUTRITION COOKING HERB GARDEN LECTURES MEDIA CULTURE EXCHANGE COMMUNITY SOCIALIZING READING INGREDIENTS SOCIAL STUDIES HEALTH WATER ECONOMY AGRICULTURE SELF CHECKOUT ECOLOGY LEARNING NUTRITION COOKING HERB GARDEN LECTURES MEDIA CULTURE EXCHANGE COMMUNITY SOCIALIZING READING INGREDIENTS SOCIAL STUDIES HEALTH WATER ECONOMY
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ACTIVITIES KITCHEN4,000 sf 1,000 sf
BOOKS
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TOTAL: 20,000 SF
7,000 sf SUPPORT1,000 sf
FOYER500 sf
READING2,000 sf
75%
ADMIN500 sf
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NONPRINT
SOCIAL2,000 sf
MAIN PROGRAM
ANOMALY
HERBGARDEN1,000 sf
westwoodcentury city
cheviot hills
sawtelle
palms
santa monica
walking
walking
walking
walking
shopping
talking
talking
talking
cell phone
cell phone
cell phone
cell phone
cell phone
movies
eating
internet
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games
internet
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networking
networking
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sleeping
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PROGRAM
SITE ANALYSIS
The design intent derives from the idea of crops and water. Crops need water to grow and water flows in several speeds and directions. The main function of the library becomes the crops. The main circulation within the program becomes the water. The water directs circulation and feeds the main function of the space, allowing the crops, in this case, the main function of the space, to grow. LOWER LEVEL SCALE: NTS
GROUND LEVEL SCALE: NTS
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
kitchen/ cooking area
foyerreception desk/ info
service area
bookstacksoffices
reading
PROGRAMMATIC DIAGRAM
CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAM
service area
bookstacks conference
reading
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KitchenCooking demonstration showroomFoyerService deskSitting/reading areas BookstacksAdministrationComputer areaConference roomStorage
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HERB PLANTERS Ties into the concept of water and crops. Herbs grown will be used in cooking-related events in the library.
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GROUND LEVEL SCALE: NTS SECOND LEVEL SCALE: NTS THIRD LEVEL SCALE: NTS
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BOOKCASE DETAIL Three stories high, grows from the ground up.
LIVING WALL Covers elevator outer wall, becomes a focal point within the space, visually connecting all floors together.
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RECEPTION AREA (ABOVE) COOKING SHOWROOM (BELOW)
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CHECK-OUT DESK (ABOVE) BOOKSTACKS (BELOW)
MATERIAL PALETTE
WALLS: White paint over plaster.
ALL WINDOWS AND BANISTERS - glass with aluminum railings / casing.
ALL BOOKCASES, TABLES, AND COUNTERS: Oak wood, polished finish
COUNTERTOPS: White thasos marble
FLOORS: Synthetic fiber carpeting, light gray, light blue, green.
The material palette used in this project reflects the concept of ecology. The color palette derives from the idea of water and crops. Oak is used to emphasize the maturity of a plant with time, as well as its solidity, which can also be compared to knowledge.
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Fluorescent lamps make up 80% of the library’s ambient and task lighting. This lighting system aims at providing adequate lighting for reading and studying. These lamps are found within rectangular recessed light fixtures. LED light bulbs are used as the secondary lighting system in the library, providing ambient, task, as well as accent lighting throught the structure. These bulbs are found inside round recessed light fixtures, wall-mounted reflectors, and floor light fixtures.
LED warm lightbulbs on wall reflectors on ramp.
Cool fluorescent lamps on the kitchen and lower level restroom.
Warm fluorescent lamps over first level bookstacks.
LED warm lightbulbs within large round recessed light fixtures over check out desk and reading areas.
Cool fluorescent lamps over conference room.
LED warm lightbulbs on reception wall reflectors.
Cool fluorescent lamps over third level book-stacks.
LED warm lightbulbs over third level reading areas.
Cool fluorescent lamps on first level service ar-eas, such as restrooms and storage areas.
Warm LED lightbulbs on smaller round recessed light fixtures over reading areas.
Warm fluorescent lamps on second level bookstacks. Warm LED lightbulbs within large round recessed light fixtures over double-story read-ing area.
Cool fluorescent lamps on third level service ar-eas, including restrooms and storage.
Warm LED lightbulbs within large round recessed light fixtures over reading areas.
LIGHTING
Living Skin is the study of the technical and phenomenological characteristics of structural skin and the ways that the treat-ment of the skin can improve the quality of space within a structure. The phenomeno-logical and technical aspects of skin were used to transform an existing fire station in the heart of Los Feliz, California, into an art studio, gallery, and living space for four artists of four different disciplines: a print maker, a ceramist, a painter, and a photographer.
The permeable qualities of skin were adopted in a phenomenological and technical approach. Human skin is selec-tively permeable. It allows some positive elements into the body, but protects it from some potentially harmful elements. In the same manner, skin fluctuates responding to pressure and heals and regenerates with time. Hence, the skin of the structure would have to respond, in a similar manner, to elements, such as natural light, whilst protecting and concealing the existing structure, and fluctuating in order to allow for more space when required.
The program consists of an art gallery, four individual studios, common areas, such as a gathering room and a kitchen, as well as four private living units that consist of a large room and a private bath-room. Each studio was designed based on the needs of each artist. The outer skin of the structure acts as a filter, allowing natural light at certain areas and determin-ing the direction of this light, and shielding areas that require little sunlight.
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The site is located in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California, Hillhurst and Clayton Avenues, is a fire station in use. Los Feliz is a very diverse neighborhood that has seen a growth in its artistic popula-tion in the past decade. A series of site analysis were created to further explore the relationship between the site and the future project.
The two-story structure consists of a large garage area that is also used as a gather-ing space, a large storage, a waterhose storage, offices and restrooms on the first level, and living and sleeping quarters on the second level.
In a physical context, skin has different characteristics. It acts as a barrier, as well as a filter, it fluctuates with pressure. The shell of the structure becomes a solid type of skin, an anchor that will allow other layers of skin to grow from it.
The interior walls of the structure become a secondary layer of skin that grows directly from the solid layer of skin, though differentiates itselfs from it and becomes its own entity. The main purpose of this skin is to physically create new program-matic spaces inside the shell of the structure. The outermost layer of skin acts as a filter, controlling the amount of natural light and fresh air in the space, concealing certain parts of the space and opening other parts of the space depending on the programmatic needs of each space.
The three types of skin were treated totaking many aspects into consideration, such as the amount of natural light each corner of the structure has, based on the structure’s orientation, air circulation, and sunlight.
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solid skinanchor,existing skin
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OUTERMOST LAYER DETAILS
POLYCARBONATE SHEET
STEEL Y- BRACKET
TRANSLUCENT COVER
SKIN CONNECTION DETAILS
EXTERIOR SKIN ANGLE CONNECTIONS
STEEL BRACKET
CONCRETE WALL
POLYCARBONATE SHEET
EXTERIOR SKIN CONNECTION TO EXISTING WALL
STEEL BRACKET
CONCRETE WALL
POLYCARBONATE SHEET
EXTERIOR SKIN CONNECTION
concrete wall
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POLYCARBONATE SHEET
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TRANSLUCENT COVER
SKIN CONNECTION DETAILS
EXTERIOR SKIN ANGLE CONNECTIONS
STEEL BRACKET
CONCRETE WALL
POLYCARBONATE SHEET
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EXTERIOR SKIN CONNECTION
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SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLANFIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN
POLYCARBONATE SHEET
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SKIN CONNECTION DETAILS
EXTERIOR SKIN ANGLE CONNECTIONS
STEEL BRACKET
CONCRETE WALL
POLYCARBONATE SHEET
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EXTERIOR SKIN CONNECTION
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LEGENDart gallery ceramist studioprintmaker studiopainter studiosocial areakitchen photographer studiodwelling unitlounge exterior terrace
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CERAMIST STUDIO (ABOVE) PAINTER STUDIO (BELOW)
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CERAMIST STUDIO
PAINTER STUDIO
PRINTMAKER STUDIO
PHOTOGRAPHER STUDIO
The selected mate-rial palette attempts to create a neutral atmosphere within the art gallery, studios, and living spaces. The whites, grays, and blacks found within the structure act as frames and canvases to the art work cre-ated in and outside the studios. The absence of bright colors is intended, as it allows the paintings and sculptures exhibited in the space to become protagonists within the space.
Countertops: Polished Caesarstone White
Built-ins: Black Polished Wood Veneer
MATERIAL PALETTE
Floors: Polished concrete
Existing rough concrete
PRINTMAKER STUDIO (ABOVE) PHOTOGRAPHER STUDIO (BELOW)
White plaster
Gray Polycarbonate sheets
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LIGHTING
The nature of the program requires special attention to natural, as well as artificial light-ing. The printmaker and painterstudios require indirect task lighting in order to avoid glare while working. The skin system allows natural diffused north light into these two spaces Artificial lighting in these spaces consist of cool task lights.
The ceramist studio requires the same light solutions, though not as rigorous as the first two studios. On the other hand, the photographer requires very little natural light. The ceramiststudio consists of warm and cool task lights depending on the situation