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The broad Contemporary art Museum, housing the collection

and facilities for the eli and edythe broad art Foundation,

embodies the playful and unexpected nature of the post-

modern and pop art within. The building draws from the

industrial and also glamorous movie studio roots of Culver City,

which is situated centrally amongst the harmony and chaos

of the greater Los angeles area. The museum manifests as

a simple rectilinear form on the exterior, while subtle pushes

and pulls on the semi-translucent façade offer a hint of the

unexpected within. once inside, the user is confronted with a

world of ephemeral boxes floating amongst a massive, multi-

use public space. The suspended boxes house the immense

collection and each one reveals a unique experience based

on the art within. a library, lecture hall, outdoor plaza and

commercial spaces additionally serve as vehicles for dynamically

connecting the community and public to the ever changing art

world, furthering the mission of the broad Foundation. This

studio was taught by Yo Hakomori and Kulapat Yantrasast of

wHY architecture based in Culver City.

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Look ing nor theast down Cu lver bou levard.

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Physical modeling was integral to the development of the form and materiality of the building. The process models shown explored various relationships to the site, the tectonics of the outer skin, and programmatic relationships and composition within the overall building volume.

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The development of the facade was a constant exercise in finding compositional balance of the interior spaces both during the day and at night. due to the enclosures translucent qualities, the volumes within are barely noticeable in daylight, with the building sitting quietly in the surrounding urban landscape. at night however, the glowing masses and structure shine through, revealing the dynamic character of the museum and the art within.

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The development of the plan evolved by unearthing compositional balance and proportion within the programmatic and site constraints. The relationship of solid to void was explored in a variety of mediums, unfolding a pattern which maximizes the aesthetic and experiential qualities of the spaces while maintaining the strict functional requirements of such a specialized museum.

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the mass ive in te r io r pub l ic space lends i tse l f to a var ie ty o f uses.

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each gallery contains a dynamic experience related to the size, type, and overall essence of the works. although each one is self-contained, the user is periodically given small glimpses back into the public realm, reinforcing one’s sense of floating within the larger space.

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the pr imar y s t ructura l sys tem - t russed stee l f rames, suspended f rames, and la te ra l b rac ing, enc losed by a doub le g lass façade.

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the secondar y s t ructura l sys tem – post- tens ioned concrete f loor p la tes, s tee l co lumn suppor ts, ver t ica l concrete cores fo r c i rcu la t ion and mechan ica l .

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Final massing model.

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Final massing model.

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subt le day l ight f i l te r ing down through the la rgest o f the f loa t ing ga l le r ies.

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s H i F T

at the collision of downtown Portland’s two major grids

and in the shadow of the city’s tallest building, shift is

an economical thirty story mixed-use tower which serves

as an icon and catalyst for community connections. The

ground floor contains a local gallery, community arts co-op,

subsidized retail space, and restaurants, all transforming

a once drab parking lot into a lively continuation of the

urban fabric. The upper tower offers office space and

affordable low-income apartments ranging from 400

to 700 square feet. To enforce the dynamic energy of

the city at this location, each level of the tower appears

to shift and slide in relation to the grid and sight-lines,

and is achieved by simply extending and receding the

concrete slab at each level with minimal extra cost.

Having a total of only four simple plans and floor plates

varying in orientation, economy and structural efficiency

are maintained while providing additional shading and

offering outdoor space to those on upper levels. This

project demonstrates the unique and dynamic qualities

that an otherwise static building can take on when slight

variations and patterns to the structure are explored.

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v e r T i C a L F o r e s Tin an era where affordable housing is in short supply, a serious

issue affecting both architects and developers is how to create

delightful and sustainable spaces without sacrificing efficiency

and economy. This project explores the simple variations and

patterns in a common building type that can result in beautiful

and unexpected arrangements. By designing a simple floor

plate consisting of small, efficient units, one unit per floor may

be removed to give each level outdoor access and provide

community gathering space. Furthermore, the slabs can be

designed to allow for vegetative growth at these locations,

allowing potential for trees, plants and gardens to flourish

and create a vertical urban forest for all to enjoy. because of

the simplicity and flexibility in the floor plan, this theory could

be applied in almost any climate, location, and extended to

almost any size building needed. a multitude of patterns may

arise based on the location and height of the voids, adding

dynamicism and organic beauty to the urban landscape.

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i n v e r s i o ntokyo/kyoto/osaka, Japan

in the dense metropolises of Japan exist numerous

alley spaces that typically go unnoticed and often

are deemed too narrow or small to be utilized. in a

country where the demand for affordable housing is

astronomical, this project explores the potential for

ultra-narrow and minimal prefabricated dwellings that

could be deployed in underused spaces. The new

infill serves not as a break but rather an inversion

of the urban fabric, emphasizing continuity, flow

and connection between the solid and void rather

than separation. The solution is a simple and flexible

module based on an elongated “C” shape which

can interconnect in a variety of configurations. It is

available in lengths and widths based on the typical

tatami mat layout, with the interior arrangements

drawing off of common Japanese dwelling patterns to

create a meaningful space despite the confined size.

The modules and cladding are assembled on a strong

yet simple steel frame system, allowing the unit to

begin at ground level or to be lifted so the street level

space remains free for pedestrian traffic. As all of the

components are repetitive, made from widely available

materials and commodities, and allow for a multitude

of arrangements, the resulting dwellings are efficient,

inexpensive, and offer a temporary housing alternative

for young professionals who wish for their own space

within the dense cities of Japan.

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w a L L H o u s ehatch, New mex ico

Just outside of the rural farming town of Hatch, new

Mexico lies a small, informal community of immigrant

and migrant workers. The impoverished residents face

a severe health and housing crisis that is accentuated

by lack of common municipal services such as water,

sewage and road maintenance. This project proposes

a methodology for deploying growth and expansion

of individual homes and properties, as well as overall

community design and connectivity throughout el

Milagro. by using a set of carefully oriented compressed

earth walls as an initial framework, a family can build

upon them incrementally and ultimately base their

expansion on the formation of central courtyard spaces

while maximizing thermal mass and potential for

future growth. This methodology allows for continual

personalization and expansion as new family members

move in or property is subdivided. building upon these

patterns encourages the growth of healthier and more

pleasant dwellings, evolving family and community life so

that ultimately residents may focus their energies on the

bigger issues which affect them.

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These models explored the multitude of various arrangements of a wall and it’s adjacent structures within a constrained site. This exercise revealed how these spatial patterns could potentially enhance social and community interaction and growth.

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d e x T e r L a K e b o a T H o u s eLowel l , oregon

situated on a narrow strip of land along dexter reservoir, thirty minutes outside of eugene, the new boathouse for the

university of oregon Crew Team replaces the dilapidated shed that once served as their primary storage and gathering

space. gently embedded within the sloped landscape, the new complex is divided into two buildings which blend

in amongst the forest. one serves as a community and team gathering space, while the other provides training and

storage facilities. They are united by a central outdoor space that may be utilized for viewing regattas but also a variety of

community gatherings. both buildings are composed of heavy timber framing with an upward twisting roof that creates an

outward sense of movement, accentuating both the physical and symbolic connection to the water. The dynamic structure

generates a unique rhythm while letting light in to otherwise dark spaces, such as the boat storage rooms, and reinforcing

a connection to the organic and natural beauty which surrounds it.

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T H e b o x e x P e r i M e n TThe objective of The box experiment was to explore the dynamic nature

of a typically static architectural component, The wall, and to observe

how people could potentially respond to its various spatial arrangements.

by using a set of narrow boxes that were arranged initially in a public

lobby, The wall was able to shift, transform, and easily move within the

space. not only did people react to The wall, but began to interact

with and change it themselves. over one week, The wall constantly

disintegrated and reassembled while completely altering the dynamics

of the space. The experiment was a firsthand example of how spaces

and objects normally considered static can be transformed when

users are given the ability to physically interact with their environment.

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r e F r a C T i o n

refraction is a low-cost passive device that harnesses

natural elements to create a dynamic space and provide

visual stimulation to occupants. designed to serve the

occupants of the Moss st. Children’s Center in eugene, it

acts as a prism to refract light and create a spectrum on

an adjacent surface. with collected rainwater acting as

the medium, the spectrum constantly ripples and moves,

and the reflecting surface underneath can be adjusted to

aim the effect where desired. even during the winter when

direct sunlight cannot provide a full spectrum, the caustics

from water movement are still visible. during the summer, if

properly located, the device can also assist with evaporative

cooling. Throughout the design process, 1” scale replicas

were made of existing spaces to physically test and record

the actual effects.

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Fiat Lux (Let There be Light) is a luminaire

designed for the science Library at the

university of oregon, or any other space

where task lighting is required. worked on

as a group project, the design consists of

three used hardcover books with the middles

carved out for the appropriate hardware.

Clear acrylic sheets are then inserted within

the pages to channel light outward from as

well as underneath. Lighting measurements

were taken and calculated to ensure even

and adequate lighting is provided. The result

is a modern interpretation of illumination

through learning, and giving otherwise

neglected books a new purpose.

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F L aT T e n e d T i M eas one moves through a gallery or museum, there exists a

peculiar relationship between the observer and the observed.

Perception of time can fluctuate in correlation to proximity

between the two. The closer one gets to a work of art, the slower

they move and the more carefully they observe and reflect upon

the subject. Their range of view also changes as they advance

through a space. This project graphically explored these three

dimensional relationships within a two dimensional medium -

mapping movement, views and time through a gallery space.

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M o d e L i n g The exploration of volume, composition, and materiality through physical modeling is a crucial and often pivotal component in my design process. i use modeling to continually inform my design, from the initial stages with abstract models, until the end with a fully developed massing, structural or detail model. i employ a variety of materials and textures in unique ways to best convey my ideas and develop a concept to its fullest potential.

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Through my art, i strive to convey fluidity, motion, and dynamicism, whether with rough architectural sketches or a composed figure drawing or painting. My most developed mediums have been pencil and charcoal, with an emphasis on human figures and portraits. i also possess skill in watercolor, oil and acrylic painting, with subject matter ranging from abstract to detailed architectural compositions and landscapes.

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L i g H T + T e x T u r eThe interaction of scale, shadow and texture in nature and the built

environment supply my design process with informal precedents that

i document through photography, video and sketching. The constant

interplay of these elements reinforces my resolve to create spaces that

come alive with movement, light and materiality.

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c o n t a c tserena Gard iner877 Yan’an middle road, bui lding 7shanghai, China 200031

phone +86 186 1621 3864

emai lserena.gard iner@gmai l .com

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